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I don't wanna be late.
Oof!
Take it.
- No. - Come on.
No, I don't even know what that is.
It's just a little oxy. Come on, it'll chill you out.
Come on.
Look, honestly, I'm only even coming because you asked me to.
Really, Julian?
Where else would you rather be right now?
Literally, anywhere else in the entire world than where we're going.
Come on. I just wanna have some fun with you, okay?
Just do it quick like a Band-Aid.
Stop, okay?
I have an idea.
How about you just take all of the pills by yourself?
You're an asshole.
It was a joke. I'm fucking joking.
Okay, well, then, prove it then. Take it.
Come on.
Here.
I'm driving. Are you serious?
Just a sip, it'll help you wash it down.
- No. - Yes.
We're almost there anyways. Come on.
Are we?
What exit do we even get off at?
Don't change the subject.
I just want you to have a little fun for once, okay? Jeez!
Come on.
Another.
No.
Will you check on the address for me, please?
Yeah, sure.
Wrote it down here somewhere.
How do you know this guy again?
Uh, he's a coworker.
Worked on a shoot together a couple months ago.
Cool.
Yeah. And he also likes playing poker too.
Something that I think you would be really good at.
Try it.
Maybe.
But I would rather spend my money on what's underneath your seat.
- What? - What?
Are you serious?
What did you do?
Oh, my God!
When did you get this?
Got it today.
Oh, my God, Julian, this is amazing!
I needed a break from writing, so I took a walk downtown.
I saw this really cool camera store
that I thought you would like,
so I went in and I picked that up.
Oh, my gosh, thank you! I love it.
Say cheese.
Be careful, okay?
So, uh...
I have to leave to go to this
half-day shoot thing that...
Seeing open spaces...
And then I'm gonna go run some errands afterwards.
Don't worry, I'm not gonna go be gone the entire day.
Distracting me sometimes.
I've read online that sometimes people develop...
You need me to get anything?
I've read online that sometimes
people develop panic attacks or motion sickness,
but I'm not sure how that will mess with me.
Julian.
I'm already experiencing lots of general panic
- and sickness. - Hello!
What's up?
Will it help me if I am talking to other people about it or something?
I'm not sure if that's gonna make a difference for me.
This is not going very well.
Prolonged exposure to the VR headset is having
- interesting effects on my mind. - Smile, babe!
I hate it when you do that.
Do what?
"Do what?" That. When you ignore me.
I'm sorry, I just... I had an idea for an article.
I got preoccupied. I'm sorry.
You should focus more on me, babe.
That's all I do.
Good.
I'll be back. Do you need anything?
No, I'm good. See you later.
You're late.
Yeah, well, you're a shitty drug dealer.
I got out of the bar at 6 a.m. this morning.
Don't you get up early for shoots or what?
Yes, sometimes, but I wasn't booked today.
You're right. Today I am a shitty drug dealer.
I only have half of what you want.
What? Come on. Where's the other half?
Hey, where is the other half?
You're just gonna have to trust me.
Oh, yeah? Why should I do that?
Because I've always been good to you.
Yeah, Okay. But still, what if I don't?
Well, if you don't then you're just gonna have to figure that out for yourself, Hunter.
All right, fine. What do you want me to do?
I have to run an errand, and it won't take long.
But it's downtown.
Come on, Liv, seriously?
I've been waiting all night for these fucking things.
So, you're just gonna have to wait a little while longer, okay?
All right, fine.
Give me the other half you have now.
Yeah?
I know I'm not the easiest person to be around maybe.
I'm a human though, and I'm bound to make mistakes just like you.
The good thing about us, is we learn from our mistakes
and we forgive each other.
I want to keep making mistakes and learning with you for a really long time, Olivia.
I love you the most.
Happy birthday.
Hey, how are you?
Hey, Sammy. I have some winners for you.
How's it going with you?
I'm fine. Thank God. One day at a time.
I know what you mean.
Did you get some new stuff in? It looks different.
No.
Same here as last week.
So, could I put the money towards as many pills as I can.
No problem.
Actually, can I get a quick pic first?
Okay.
Here you go. You are all set.
Thanks, Sammy. You're the best.
Thank you. Have a good one.
You too.
Is that so hard?
I didn't doubt you.
- Your shoe's untied. - Oh, yeah.
So, tonight's the night, huh?
What if it is?
I don't know. What if it is?
If it is...
I'd be a new woman.
I'd be smart with it though, I'd take the annuity.
I'd be different.
Really? How?
How'd you be different?
Would you quit?
I don't know about that. Maybe. Maybe not.
I'd definitely quit bartending though, get a nice house,
a few nice cars.
Those are literally the worst things you can do after winning the lottery.
I bet you'd take the cash up front, huh?
Yeah, I probably would take the cash.
You know what else I'd do though, if I won right now?
What?
I'd go get some tacos.
You want some tacos?
Do you need to get that?
Nah.
Can I see it?
You can keep it.
Oh, I can keep it.
Mmm-hmm.
I can keep it.
All right, I gotta go.
What are you...
What are you doing tonight?
Don't you remember?
Oh, yeah, that's right.
Good luck.
Don't let it change you.
Julian, what is this?
Julian?
Holy shit.
Hey, wake up. Wake up. Hey. Hey. Oh, my God. Are you okay?
Hi.
Yes. Yeah, I just got here. What... What happened?
Slipped off the stool.
Well, can you... Can you move?
I tried earlier.
Okay, well, let's try again together, all right?
Maybe... Maybe I shouldn't move.
Maybe we should call a doctor.
No, no, no, it's gonna be fine, all right?
Let's... Let's do it on the count of three, all right?
Ready?
One, two,
three.
No!
Okay. Okay.
Are you okay?
Ooh, you hit your head pretty bad there.
I'm gonna go get the first aid kit.
And I'm gonna get rid of this stupid step stool.
I'm sorry. I should have just stayed home.
I shouldn't have gone out.
If you stayed home, I wouldn't have been able to surprise you.
This was a terrible surprise, Julian.
You know what I mean.
Did you see the kitchen?
Yeah, I did.
And I read your card too.
It was really sweet of you.
I love you.
I love you too.
Did you get the pills? I'm almost out.
Um, no, no, I...
You know, I went there, but they were... they were closed,
which was weird, because they're... They're never closed. But...
You know, I stuck around for a while, to wait,
to see if anybody showed up, and nobody did, so...
I just left.
Well, tomorrow can you please pick them up?
I don't want to run out.
Maybe you should get off of them, you know,
I mean, they can't be good for you.
Maybe this can be your last refill.
I don't know about that.
Why would you say something like that?
I don't know, you've been on it for a while, and that can't be good, right?
And...
I mean, look at you, you scared the shit out of me.
Just pick them up tomorrow, we can talk about it, okay?
I want to help you.
Look, you're already helping me.
I'll be right back.
Hold...
that, right there.
Birthday in bed?
Let's do it.
Happy birthday, Olivia.
I love you.
I love you too.
What?
Is there something on my face?
No, you look great.
- Thank you. - Mmm-hmm.
Oh... all over you.
Yeah, well, you put it on me.
Sorry, wait. Let me just...
I like the grocery store.
I get to choose each ingredient.
Thank you for shopping with us.
What?
It's not that I hate cars.
It's just that after the accident happened,
it's hard for me to trust them.
Or it's hard to trust myself in them.
I don't know exactly.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Oh, just running some errands.
Never seen you in this neighborhood before.
Oh, yeah, yeah. We've been to that park down the street a few times.
Yeah.
I guess that's true, um...
Well, hey, it was great running into you, but, uh...
I'm pretty busy, so I better get going.
Hey, is that a new dress?
It's relatively new, I guess.
Yeah, it looks good.
You notice a dress like that.
Thanks.
Hey, uh...
So, I know you got some pills in there,
you mind if I grab a few?
- Are you already out? - Yeah.
I just need a few.
I can't sell you these.
You always sell to me.
Yeah, but these are not for you, they're for somebody else.
Yeah, I get that, but look,
I'll pay you double what I normally do.
I just really need a few right now.
All right. Well, that was really hard to turn down, yeah,
but I can't sell you these. I'm sorry.
Come on. What are they, for your fucking boyfriend or something?
Yes, know what? They're for my fucking boyfriend, all right? Julian.
Who's Julian?
I just told you, he's my boyfriend, and he actually needs them.
So, you never told me you had a boyfriend.
Why didn't you tell me?
I don't know. It just never came up.
It's not like we're super close, you know?
What are you talking about? We see each other, like, a few times a week.
How could you not tell me you had a boyfriend?
I just never did.
Why is it such a big deal? You're getting really weird.
You're right, you know, it's not a big deal, it's not.
Look, could you please just give me a few pills, all right?
You can use more money for scratchers.
I just... I'm really desperate right now...
I don't want to keep wasting money on these things.
Nobody ever wins them anyway.
Actually, some people do.
Then you know what happens?
They gamble it all away in Atlantic City.
So, what'd you actually end up doing the other night?
Not going to Atlantic City.
Okay, so what'd you doing?
I went home.
- You went home? - Yeah.
Why, your boyfriend doesn't let you hang out with anybody else?
What is with you today? You're being rude.
Me? What's with you? You're acting like I'm bothering you or something.
I'm sorry, I'm just stressed out.
Why? Why are you stressed out?
I went home the other night and I found Julian bleeding on the floor, okay?
What happened to him?
He slipped off a step stool in our bedroom and split his head open.
You guys live together?
What the fuck, Hunter? Yes, we live together.
You know what? I knew this was a mistake.
Wait... It's not a mistake, all right? Just sit down.
Just sit down, please.
All right, we're friends, okay?
You can talk to me, what happened?
Is he dead?
First, I thought he was.
He was just lying on the floor with his eyes closed.
So, he's not dead?
No, he's not dead.
We talked and...
I think I'm gonna help him get better.
Well, if you want him to get better, Liv, just give me the pills.
No, Hunter, these are his last ones.
Look, I should tell you something.
The reason I've been spending so much time with you is...
...because we understand each other.
No. It's because...
It's because you use the money I pay you for gambling.
No, it's because I needed somebody to be outside with.
What?
Couple months ago, Julian and I got into a car accident.
And... now he doesn't like to go outside.
And I'm over it. But he isn't now,
and I don't know, I guess I just needed somebody
to hang out with.
But now it's over
'cause there aren't gonna be any more pills.
No more pills? What are you saying?
I'm saying that I'm gonna help Julian get better.
And I don't need to keep seeing you anymore.
I should go.
Where you going?
Guess what? Julian, he's never gonna get better, all right?
You know that, don't you?
So, guess what, sweetheart? You kind of do need me.
I was stupid to think you would understand.
You know what? You can take 'em.
You're just a lowlife I hung out with 'cause I was bored.
You're just a fucking tease.
Going outside is an uneasy feeling now.
I don't want a perfect life.
I just want to stop neglecting my chance to have one.
I wanna be there for Liv.
And I want to support her the way she supports me.
Maybe if I could learn how to be safe again,
I can save us.
Got it today.
What?
So, I took a walk downtown.
I saw this really cool camera store
that I thought you would like,
so I went in and I picked that up.
Oh, my God... I love it.
Take it.
Um...
No.
No. I, uh...
No, I went there,
but they were... They were closed.
I'm good. My mind's fine. I'm good.
I wanna help you.
This is it. This is as bad as it gets.
And then it'll be over.
Really, Julian?
Stupid.
So stupid thinking it wouldn't affect me anyway.
What if this... How could...
This couldn't last forever, could it?
Maybe you should get off of them, you know.
I mean, they can't be good for you.
Julian?
Hey, where are you?
Call me back.
Hey.
Hey, what are you looking at?
I was cleaning and I found this old box of photos.
I took these so long ago.
Makes me feel very nostalgic.
That's cool. Any good ones?
They're all good. I took them, you know.
Do you remember that day at the park a few summers ago?
We used to love going to the park.
Of course, I do.
It's one of the first times we ever hung out.
I love this picture.
Me, too.
I am getting kinda hungry.
Are you?
Yeah, I could eat.
What are you thinking?
Um... Maybe... grilled cheese and some soup.
What are you doing with that step stool again?
I can't just stop watering the plants. They'll die.
What? Why do you look so confused? I'll be fine.
I'm just... I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact
that you've literally fallen and you're going to get back up.
Baby steps.
I'm proud of you, babe. Good job.
- I'll be fine. - Okay.
Just be careful.
Wait, don't move. Stay right there.
Hey, try to stay still.
Ooh! Oh, my God!
- Babe. - One second.
What are you looking at? What's going on?
Come on. You know I hate it when you do this.
What's up?
Seriously, what the hell is so important?
These are all losers, right?
Why do you play those things?
I mean, you know, nobody ever wins.
Why do you keep taking oxycodone?
Because I still have pain from the crash, and it helps me.
But we're talking about you right now.
Okay, well, I get anxiety and gambling is a stress relief.
You know, it's fun.
Until the anxiety comes back.
Same thing with you and the oxycodone.
What is your point?
Never mind.
I guess I just didn't realize how much you were gambling.
That's all.
Well, don't worry. It's fine.
Okay? I've got it under control.
Now, smile.
Can you just do it without the flash, please?
Yeah.
Okay.
This isn't so bad.
I'm gonna get some fresh air and relax.
Hey. Let me in!
Fuck.
I just... I made a mistake earlier. I just...
I just wanna make it right.
Please.
I just wanna make it right.
Stop banging, Hunter, or I'm gonna call the police.
Just... I just want to apologize.
Just let me in.
How the hell do you know where I live, Hunter?
I don't trust you. Not after the other day.
I know. I can't expect you to.
Okay, I just...
I just... I made a mistake. All right?
I want to apologize.
Just please... Just... I just want to say I'm sorry,
but I want to say it your face not this fucking door.
Julian is in the other room and I do not want him to see you.
- Okay? - Okay.
So, if you say another fucking word,
or make any more noise,
I'm gonna shut this door and call the fucking police.
Okay, okay. Just let me in for a second.
You have 60 seconds, Hunter. What the fuck do you want?
Okay! I just... I just...
I made a mistake earlier, okay?
I didn't mean to ruin our relationship, all right?
Look, hey, we're friends.
We don't have a relationship. We never will.
We are not friends.
Yes, we did. See, that's what I'm talking about.
We did have a relationship, okay?
- I fucked it up, - Yeah. Yeah. Okay.
Okay? I'm sorry.
No, it doesn't matter.
Whatever it was, it's over now, okay?
- Ah! - Let me in before I break this fucking door!
You need to leave, Hunter. This is not fucking okay.
Get the fuck out of here.
I can see you, Hunter.
Just give me some pills, Liv, all right?
Whole bottle.
And I'll be gone.
Get the fuck out of here, dude.
I'm not going anywhere until you give me some, Liv.
Okay, listen to me.
Leave now and meet me on the corner in an hour
and I'll have some pills for you.
I don't trust you.
I don't trust you either. But if you have any chance of getting a fix,
you're going to leave right now.
All right, but if you don't show up in an hour,
you know I'm coming back.
I'll be there.
Liv.
Hey.
Olivia.
Liv!
Babe, it's me.
Hey.
Hey, I love you so much. Don't drive away.
Just wait.
What happened?
Liv?
This shit isn't working anymore.
Babe?
Hi.
I missed you.
I'm right here. You okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine. - Yeah?
- Are you? - Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.
Don't worry.
I am starving. Are you hungry yet?
Do you still want grilled cheese and soup?
- Thousand percent, yes. - Okay.
Well...
We don't have any cheese or soup, so that's cool.
I will just run out and grab some.
Um, do you need anything?
More pills.
This is me holding you accountable and telling you no.
How many do you have left?
Only a few.
All right. Well, just try your machine. You'll be fine.
All right? I'll be right back.
Hey, look, let's just make something else.
I'm just gonna go out and grab some stuff, okay?
All right.
- See you later. - See you.
Liv!
Where are you?
Let's not make a scene. Just fucking hand 'em over.
Listen to me. You said you made a mistake.
You said you wanted to make things right, right?
Yeah, I'll make it right. I will.
Just give me the fucking pills first.
No more meetups, no more uninvited visits.
I never want to see you again.
No more visits.
Julian's getting off of these.
This is the last of what I have.
He's got a couple more,
and then he's gonna be done. And then, this whole entire thing will be over, okay?
Liv, give me the fucking bottle.
Okay? I'm not gonna ask again.
Give me the bottle before I fucking take it!
Go home.
Leave.
Can I have a glass?
Jesus.
You scared me. I thought you were asleep.
Nope. Right here.
Yeah, sure. I'll get you a glass.
Shit. Oh, God! Okay, don't move.
- Did you get the food? - Yeah.
Yeah, I did. It's right there.
I'm sorry it took so long.
Where did you go?
I went to the store.
The lines were really long. I'm sorry.
Are you sure?
Where did you go after?
- Nowhere. I came back here. - Bullshit.
What's bullshit?
Okay. I went to the store. And then my parents called,
and so conversation lasted longer than I expected, okay?
- I'm sorry. - Liv, I always trust you.
Then trust me now.
I went to the store and then I made a phone call.
You are lying.
Just stop...
Stop trying to trick me.
I saw you out the fucking window with some guy.
What guy? I don't know what you're talking about.
You don't look so good. Are you okay?
What's going on? How many pills did you take?
Don't touch me. I'm fine.
You're not fine. Look at you. How many pills did you take?
I need them. I'm sick.
You're not sick, Julian.
You're just trying to avoid all your problems
by staying in this fucking alt space all day.
You're distracted even when you're not in there.
Liv, I'm literally always here for you.
No. Do you have any idea how this affects me?
- I care for you day after day... - Stop.
- ...all day and you're not even fucking trying... - Stop!
Stop!
Okay, okay, okay, okay.
I love you, Julian.
I love you too.
I love you.
And I am fucking depressed watching you lay around
in that machine all day.
No, it helps me.
Well, now you know it hurts me.
I don't know. I don't...
I don't know anyone else who could do this.
You can.
What are you saying?
You can't just avoid your life.
You need to grow up and face your fears.
What about you?
- What about me? - What about all your shit?
You need to stop wasting our money
on scratchers and lotto tickets,
and you need to stop stealing my pills.
It's my money, Julian.
I can do whatever the fuck I want with it.
I told you I'm done getting your pills for you.
You already know what I want.
So, I'm gonna make this really easy for you, okay?
You say you're always there for me.
Show me.
Hi, Olivia, how are you?
More pills?
No, not tonight, Sammy.
Um, can I just get some of those scratchers?
Sure. Which one?
Can I get two of those $20 ones?
Here you go.
Thanks, Sammy. Have a nice night.
Same to you.
What the fuck!
Oh, yeah.
Let me get those ones there.
Hey, it's Liv.
Where the fuck is she?
Julian?
Julian, I'm sorry, okay?
Are you here?
Oh, Jesus Christ!
Shit!
Hey!
Excuse me.
Wait a second.
You know what time it is?
Where is she?
Well, I don't know. You tell me, Julian.
Where is she?
I don't know, I went out looking for her.
Hey!
Look...
Me and your girlfriend,
we had a little deal, okay?
She broke her end of it.
So now, I need you...
Hey, I need you to tell me where she is...
or...
I need her to know, this is not okay.
So, what's it gonna be, Julian?
What's it gonna be, buddy?
- What did she do? - No, no, no, no.
See, I'm asking the questions here.
Get on the fucking ground.
All right, don't move.
We're talking.
Hey, it's Julian. I'm not here right now...
911. What's your emergency?
Hey, my boyfriend is missing,
and... he's been missing, and I need some help.
I need you to send somebody down here.
Ma'am, please, calm down.
You're gonna need to file a report.
No, you don't understand.
He never leaves the fucking house, okay?
I need you to send somebody.
That's not how this works.
You need to go to a station and file a missing person's report.
Okay. There's gotta be something that you can do.
I need some help.
We can do our best,
but you need to cooperate with us.
You know what? This is a waste of fucking time.
- Okay. I'll find him myself. - Ma'am... ma'am...
Now, look...
See...
you're not that guy who's gonna go out with her.
Right?
No.
You're the guy who stays inside.
Right?
You're the guy...
who can't run his life.
Remember?
Where am I?
Hey.
I know it hurts,
but just try and relax.
I brought you some ice.
No, no. Don't worry. What do you need?
Don't move.
- Water. - Okay, yeah.
Here.
How're you feeling?
What happened?
I found your note on the fridge, and I tried to find you,
but I couldn't. I called 911, but...
I figured it would better if I found you myself.
Why are we in this hotel?
Listen, I...
I have to tell you something.
I lied to you.
Last night, I was...
I was with...
that guy.
And...
His name is Hunter. And...
I think that he's the one that did this to you.
And we're in this hotel because...
I honestly didn't know where else to go.
What does he want?
Pills.
So, you were selling this guy my pills?
Because you're depressed, right?
It's because I make you depressed, right?
It's complicated, Julian.
You were gambling our relationship away. For what?
Some guy?
How am I supposed to trust you now, Olivia?
You left the house.
I mean, doesn't that count for anything?
What?
What am I even doing here? I need to go.
I just wanted to live a normal life,
like normal people do. And...
I didn't know... how to get you outside of the house.
So, I took a chance.
I didn't know what was gonna happen.
Just like you didn't know what was gonna happen either.
I don't know what your deal was with this guy Liv,
but now I'm involved.
I won.
I hit it big on a scratcher and I won.
I can take care of us, okay?
Shit.
Do you get that nagging sensation?
The one where you feel like you're being watched.
Ever since I left the house, I feel it.
You left the house.
Doesn't that count for anything?
I have to tell you something.
I lied to you.
Last night I was... I was...
I was with...
that guy.
You think I'm fucking stupid.
Fake pills. I don't know what you fucking think I am.
Where is my headset?
Fuck!
Oh, what the fuck did I just do?
Shit.
Julian?
I really wanna...
Julian?
Hey, it's Julian.
I'm not here right now, so leave me a message.
Hey, it's Julian.
I'm not here right now, so leave me a message.
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