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Okay, then.
You ready? I want the buffet.
Yeah, me too.
Excuse me.
What an asshole, huh?
I... I guess.
I think I missed it. What did he do?
Everything to your liking?
Hey.
Uh, Hunter. Yes?
Don't ask if you're not interested.
Is there a problem?
Your attitude, that's all.
I'm sorry. We're pretty slammed.
Then take us off your list and don't act like you care.
- It's offensive. - I...
I did come by to ask, so...
Don't worry about it.
I can comp your orange juice if you don't like my service.
How about you just do a better job,
- and I'll pay for the orange juice? - Uh, actually,
I'm paying for the orange juice, remember?
I'm the one who asked her out, not the other way around.
Lucky you.
Yeah, so I understand that it's busy, but
I think she's right about what she said.
If you're gonna stop, then stop.
Got it.
Uh, my apologies for rolling through the intersection.
We do a lot of California stops around here
when it's like this...
- packed. - Okay. Don't worry about it.
- Everything good... your food? - It's fine.
And you? You're happy?
Yep. Tastes just like pancakes.
Fantastic. My life is now complete.
I can't tell if he meant that or not.
Probably not.
Yeah.
He definitely has a way about him.
What did you mean by
"I'm the one who asked her out"?
Is this like a date, or what?
No, I... I just...
I mean, I guess.
I did ask you to have lunch with me, so...
Yeah, but I stopped you in the hall that one time and talked, so...
Right. Yeah, it doesn't really matter.
- We're here, we're eating, so let's just... - Yeah, but you said you're gonna pay for it.
- True. - And
you acted like we're together.
Well, we are.
I mean, here... we're together here right now.
You know what?
Yeah, let's call it a date.
All right.
I just want to be clear.
That's fine.
And I have money,
just so you know, so you don't have to pay for it.
I'm happy to, though.
But I can help.
Just saying.
I'm working after school,
so it's kind of nice to have a little bit of spending money.
Cool. Where?
That Sporting-Goods store in Beverly Hills.
You like it?
It's pretty good.
It's very part-time,
but I get some good discounts, so
it's not so bad. Actually, you know what?
You should stop by sometime, take a look around.
I couldn't get you anything that a girl would buy...
does that make sense?
Well, because they would know it's not for me,
but other things like water bottles or,
I don't know, towels or sweatbands... stuff like that.
I could get you a 40% discount.
I don't even know if you like that kind of workout stuff.
It was just a thought.
I don't really like stores like that.
They're so corporate
and all about the logo and shit.
Yeah. Yeah, no. I... I know.
And it can be, but
most the people I've met there are actually pretty nice.
Hmm.
And it's just part-time.
I said that already, didn't I... the part-time part?
Uh-huh.
Great.
I've already run out of things to say.
That's so lame.
You just make me nervous.
You're doing fine.
Thanks. You, too.
Good.
I was kind of worried.
I thought this was gonna be all serious and everything.
Why's that?
You know, because of
your brother and everything... what happened.
Right.
But because why?
No, just 'cause it was such a sad thing, that's all.
Like it'd be the only thing we could talk about...
that sort of deal.
I see.
But we're doing... well,
I think we're having a good time.
At least I am, anyways.
Except for, like, Hunter over there.
Otherwise, I'm feeling pretty good about all this...
me and you having brunch.
Me too. I like this place.
Yeah, I do, too.
I'm glad you came.
I ate here before. Did I tell you that?
No.
With that comedian, Jace Cooper.
- Really? You did that here? - I did.
I sat right over there.
I even tweeted about it.
Wow, that's pretty intense.
Yeah, it was. It was so weird.
That whole thing was just
- so weird. - I bet.
No, what was weird was him coming to the funeral.
Him being there and him reading that letter from your brother...
that was weird.
Yeah, that was a little bit...
Whatever.
Damon asked for it, so you know.
- Right. - Yeah.
I'd rather not talk about that,
if that's okay.
I'm still a bit raw from all that.
Sure, of course.
It just...
can I just say one more thing?
Go ahead.
That letter... it was genius.
I mean, the whole...
that's all I was gonna say.
I know.
And after that whole argument with what that guy said,
and then what Damon tweeted about it afterwards...
anyway, it was great.
Having him read all of his jokes
from the beginning of his career till the last thing he said, it just...
it was just so cool.
Like, taking everything and throwing it back in his face, like,
"here you go, man. Black and white."
It was really nice, and the place was so...
Yeah.
Dead quiet.
I know.
And he was shaking.
You could see him out there. He was all...
And his voice when he's about to get to the punch line...
And the place was so quiet. It was so quiet.
It was so amazing.
Sure was.
So, how come you came to the funeral?
What's that?
Just curious. How come?
Um, it's kind of a strange question.
Not really. I'm just asking.
- I'm not confronting you or anything. - A little bit.
I mean, he went to our school. I had a class with him.
I don't think it's really all that strange.
Yeah, but a lot of guys you do hang out with didn't come.
- A few did... some. - Yeah, some.
Mostly the guys who, if I had to make a guess,
felt guilty about beating him up,
even though they didn't get caught.
That's who a lot of those people were...
the other boys.
You mean the other white boys who came.
- I didn't say that. - No, but...
- Then don't put words in my mouth. - Fine...
I came because I wanted to,
because I felt bad about someone that I know dying.
Is that okay, Chan'dra?
If that's your reason, I'm perfectly okay with it.
Great.
Now I'm gonna get more of that shrimp thingy.
You want anything else?
I'll go over there with you and look.
- Thanks, Dad. - Okay. You go over there.
You eat a lot.
I'm a growing boy.
I guess.
Just make sure you don't get fat.
No, I just...
I'm always trying to keep on weight for sports,
so I just kind of...
Plus, I'm always usually pretty hungry.
I see.
Also, it's a buffet.
You got to eat your money's worth, right?
At least that's what my dad always says.
That makes sense.
Also, the food's pretty good here...
variety and everything.
Yeah.
This place is okay.
Yeah.
You know, uh,
thanks for coming. I really appreciate it...
date or no date.
Hey, you're welcome.
Thanks.
You seem like you have something you want to say to me.
I mean something else
besides all the stuff about the buffet.
Huh?
I don't think this was just like a regular date or anything.
I think you needed to talk to me...
... or else we would've gone to the Grove
or a movie at the Arclight or whatnot.
This is a talking place... a meal is.
That's...
you know, Chan'dra, I think you might be overthinking
all this just a little bit.
Yeah?
Kind of. I mean...
I wonder.
Are you guys just, like,
completely and incredibly happy with everything?
- Do you actually mean that? - I do.
- Then yes. - And you, big fella?
And now look. You're back to being a dick.
You good?
Yes, thank you. We're very happy.
Actually, you know what?
I think I might have you grab me a coke, if you got a sec.
I live to serve.
You're kind of hard on people.
- You think? - A little.
Maybe sometimes.
How come?
Just the way I am.
Huh.
You two were, like, totally different, weren't you?
Who? My brother and me?
Yeah, you and Damon.
I guess so.
And how would you know? You only had one class with him.
No, that's not...
we hung out sometimes.
When's that?
Just whenever. Occasionally.
I don't know what that means.
And we didn't just have one class together, either.
- We had study hall, too, so... - Oh, sorry.
It's not a big deal. I'm just saying
he and I were...
What?
Nothing.
That we were friends.
That he and I were friends, and you two are different.
That's all that I said.
I see.
Thanks.
I thought you were one of those guys.
What guys?
- You know. - No.
Yes, you do.
What, the kind of guy that asks you out to lunch
but is really trying to...
actually, no, I don't know what you mean.
- I'm sorry, you lost me. - One of those guys from the gym class
who beat him up?
Chan'dra.
No, that's what I've been thinking...
that you were in on it.
Beat the fuck out of him
and then start saying shit about him.
Now I'm not so sure, but...
I've been feeling that for a while now.
So, wait, you think I did that?
- Maybe. - And then...
Jesus Christ, that's crazy.
I don't think so. Somebody did do it.
- Yeah, but not me. I mean... - Can you prove it?
I don't need to prove it. I just told you that I didn't do it.
Well, forgive me if that's not enough.
Well, it should be ... a person's word.
- Fuck, what world are you living in? - This one, I hope.
- This one right here. - I'm being serious.
So am I.
I mean, why would I do that
and invite you out to a meal with me on a date?
So, this is a date, then?
You called it that, okay? You did.
It is whatever it is. We're sitting here. We're eating.
I don't care what you want to call it.
But why would I do something so stupid like that
if I was one of those guys, huh?
Whatever.
What are you doing?
I'm getting the check.
You're not leaving now.
I think, yeah, maybe I should.
No, don't.
Don't tell me what to do, okay? Don't.
But...
I... I came here to spend some time with you...
to be, I don't know, sympathetic,
not to be accused of this shit!
It was just something I've been thinking, okay?
Just a thought I had.
- Yeah, well... - You're a jock. You're in that class.
There's a lot of guys in that class, Chan'dra, not just me, okay?
Just asking.
Yeah, well, now you got your answer,
so why don't you go ask someone else?
Okay, then.
Do you know who did do it?
No,
and if I did, I would tell you.
Really, you would?
Absolutely.
In fact, I wouldn't even need to,
because I would've already reported it
to security or the coaches or whatever.
But, yes,
I would tell you.
Okay, then.
He got jumped.
Even he didn't know who did it.
He didn't tell you, did he?
No, obviously not.
Well, he didn't tell me, either, so I didn't know.
He never told anybody
about who the guys who attacked him were.
He told me he got hit from behind.
And I heard the same thing from Damon.
All right, then.
Fine.
Did you need something more?
I'm sorry.
I thought we were ready to go, but
I guess I was wrong.
- That was good. - Yeah.
I didn't think I'd like them malted, but
that was nice.
Yeah, I think so, too.
So, you want to do this again?
What, you mean, like, get together?
If you want to.
Um, sure, that'd be cool.
Only if you'd like to.
I'm sure we can figure something out.
I work a lot right now,
and school and everything, but, yeah, let's.
I'd like to see you again.
Okay, cool.
What?
Nothing.
No, what?
You said you're part-time.
- I'm not sure... - At work.
You said you're part-time.
I am, but they... well, I'm on call.
I get a lot of my hours that way.
Fine.
No, I'm just saying.
But we don't have to be a fucking couple or anything.
Okay, take it easy.
No, I don't do easy.
- I can see that. - I take shit personally.
This is my life, and I treat it with respect.
Okay, and I'm not dissing you here.
I'm just saying that things
are a little complicated right now.
What does that mean?
That things are complicated. Is that all right?
That you have your life and I have mine.
I don't feel compelled to explain all this to you,
and, yes, I am more than happy
for us to try this again sometime.
My only point is that we both have
a lot on our plates right now.
I'm not trying to offend you, okay?
Okay.
We're good.
You going to prom?
Why, you asking me?
Maybe.
Bullshit.
- It's not bullshit. - I'm just kidding.
Now look who's getting all serious.
Well...
I don't know.
I haven't been asked, so probably not.
Me either.
Not yet, anyway.
Listen, Chan'dra, there...
there is something that I want to tell you.
What?
It's nothing about what you said before, I promise.
You sure?
Absolutely not.
Fine.
I... it's about me.
Um...
I... I feel like we're...
well, that I can talk to you and that you're...
I can, right?
Trust me? Of course.
Cool.
So, tell me.
You want me to see if I can get somebody else to go with you?
You really gonna put me up to some shit like that
after I just put myself out on the line?
No, no. God, no, that's... no.
Well, what, then?
I'm...
You know the tweets that Damon sent out
when he was talking about himself,
about his life, and how he felt...
all that stuff about Jace Cooper?
Yeah.
Well, I mean,
I talked to him that day...
the day after he saw that guy on "Leno,"
and he was just so...
he just wanted to speak out.
He wanted to take a stand about who he was and how he felt.
I know.
See, the thing is...
I was the guy who did it.
N... no, no, no, no! Stop, no.
I'm the one who talked him into it. I was there when he did it.
But I'm...
what does that mean?
- What do you think it means? - I don't know.
Yes, you do. I can see it in your eyes that you get it.
- You were there when he tweeted? - Yes.
When he said all that stuff about his feelings and...
during all that?
I was, yes.
Why?
Because he trusted me enough to do that in front of me.
Okay, which means?
You're a graduating senior.
I'll let you figure that one out.
I'm...
Fuck.
What?
You're gay?
I can't answer that.
- Why not? - For a lot of reasons.
- Like what? - Like I don't know for sure.
I liked your brother a lot.
And
that's all I know.
I haven't gone any further than that,
so that's the truth.
I'm not sure who I am.
Fuck.
Yeah.
Sort of.
But...
I was there when he was doing it.
I... I supported him
just so that he could get it out.
We did talk a lot...
not on the phone, but,
like, in class.
And sometimes he'd stop by my work
while I was on break, and we'd
walk around the quiet neighborhoods in the back
just off of Wilshire.
It was nice.
We were friends.
He liked me a lot, and
I liked him.
So,
I don't know. I... i... it just seemed like you should know that, so...
That's why I invited you here today.
I see.
Well, shit, I guess I read that one wrong.
A little bit.
Motherfucker.
Well, I hide it pretty good.
Yeah, I guess you do.
Anyway, you want to get out of here...
walk around a little bit and talk?
I won't try to kiss you, I promise.
Sure, fine.
he loved you and your parents.
He cared about you guys a lot.
He was so worried
about what you guys thought of him...
how he was ever gonna tell you and your parents.
He was a really deep guy, Damon.
I know.
I know that you know that. I'm just saying.
Anyway,
I've been holding that in for so long,
the fact that
I told him to do it.
I'm glad that I finally told you.
I'm glad you did, too.
Your bill was covered.
Some man who was here earlier, uh,
he paid for it.
But you are welcome to leave a generous tip.
Allow me.
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She's cute.
Dad.
Not for me.
Good. I don't think mom would approve.
Absolutely not. I meant for you.
Oh, I see.
Yeah, you should've said something or... or, uh...
Another good reason to get yourself a job here.
That's...
I don't need your help with girls.
- Thanks very much. - Everybody needs help with girls.
Yeah, well, not me.