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That's me, Sean. The girl was the eventuality of cheap beer and poor judgment. It's a game of averages. Alcohol plus stupid chicks and this is what you get. She's not part of the story. She's at best a tangent. A side note. See, this was the day I turned it around. And it all started with a trip.
A simple trip. Home. If home was where the heart is, I've been heartless for two years. This town turned from overwhelming reality to distant memory and drifted into obscurity a long time ago. I spent a lot of time back in those days wasting potential, running my mouth, and being an all-around degenerate. That's when I met her.
It was at a time I couldn't treat her right. I couldn't even get my shit together. Long story short, she loved me when I couldn't love anything. Fuck man, what do you want? Yeah, it's been a good minute since I've been around the way. About 15 minutes.
Good to be home. I heard Allison was back. Interesting. Yeah. First time since high school. Is that so? You're back. She's back. Coincidence?
You've smoked yourself retarded. Welcome home, pussy.
Man, I told you we'd get here. Long enough? Bitch, bitch, bitch.
Damn, I hope we get laid tonight. You sure this is the right place? Doesn't it look like it? Whatever.
It's got the door cheats.
So they've been ready to put this party upstairs. Make yourself at home.
Have fun, man.
Hey, what'd it turn out? Nice house, man. Yeah, shows what a good report card can buy. Must be nice to have money. My friend, the only thing better than having money is having parents who have money.
Don't your parents buy any cups?
Get the man some cups. Make yourselves at home, you kiddies. I got obligations. Man, this party sucks. Definitely.
So, well, so call me in a half hour.
Or an hour. An hour.
Yeah. Yeah, call me then, and we'll see where we're at, okay? Welcome home. Hey, I gotta go. Hey!
Long time no see.
You look good. How's school?
It's good. That's... good.
Yep. Um, how have you been? Good. Really. Good. Good. So... Look, uh... I was thinking, would you maybe wanna get together and have lunch? Talk. Aren't we talking now?
Right.
Right. Well, I meant, you know... I know. I just... I don't know... I don't... I understand. I do. I have some things to do this weekend anyway. Oh, good. That's really... good. I'm glad that things are going... good. I'm glad you're back. Listen, I gotta go. I mean, this party's kind of a drag, right?
Yeah, it's really terrible. Oh my god.
At least Justin's having a good time. Listen, I'm really glad that I came.
Yeah. See ya. Yeah.
Allison, I'm shocked you kept my number. I had to rummage through a few drawers for it. Really? Hey, what are you doing for the next couple hours? A little of this, a little of that. Nothing monumental enough, it can't be changed.
I'm gonna be cooking up some lunch, you interested?
Yeah, that'd be great. Good, uh, how about an hour? I'll be there. Good. And one hour, not two, not three. I'll be there.
You're late. I'm sorry. Same shit, different day. Allison, just please. Ow! Oh God, I'm sorry. Jesus Christ, Allison, it hurt like a bitch. Well, you should have called. Fine, fine, fine. I'm sorry, can I get you anything? Ice? Fine, come in. Damn it, it hurt.
Oh, honey, you cooked. Yeah, well, it's cold now. How's your foot? Hurts like hell. Thank you very much. It's sandwiches and water. How warm was it?
Shut up. It's the thought that counts.
Sorry about your foot. I didn't mean to... Are you sure you did? Yeah, I did. It felt good. Yeah, probably deserve it. Oh yeah, you deserve it. You definitely deserve it. I can't argue with that. This isn't going too well, is it? It's not storybook. I imagined it differently.
Why?
I... still love you. Yep. Love squared. All out in the open. I'm... I'm sorry, Sean. I... I'm not prepared for this. I mean, you do remember us together, right? I vaguely recall. You were wretched to me. I wouldn't say wretched, but that's a free country. When I left, I couldn't drive away fast enough. That's harsh.
And now you're back and you're telling me that you love me? But more importantly, that you still love me? I don't know what to say. Say yes. Si, senor. Oui, oui. Sean, this isn't a joke. I don't know how to tell you no. Oh. I thought this moment would go differently. Sorry. I really am.
I have to go. Come on, don't leave like this. I don't really remember the next part of the night. People told me I was a jackass, so I'll take their word on it. That's when I learned the golden rule. You can't run away from yourself. You'll always be there.
I don't get it, man. Why her? You didn't go out with her that long. Then, you cheated on her. Screwed her over. Hadn't talked to her in two years. Got your own life, friends, chicks. Hell of a way to love and pine for someone.
You've made a mistake, Lou.
Look who you're asking. I don't know how hard you try.
You never get over it. It just comes back again and again. I never met another girl like her. I need to know something can work with someone of value.
What the fuck are you still doing here? Get over there and woo her ass off.
She doesn't want anything to do with me.
Who does? Thanks. Love isn't science. It doesn't have to make sense. It's instinct. It's the beauty in the pain.
How do you love someone who disappoints? Oh, everyone's a disappointment. How do you make it stop? You can't. Statistically, everyone you love will disappoint you sometime.
I want to believe that this person can change, but I don't know if it's possible.
That's the essence of love. Only those you care about can disappoint you, and you can only disappoint those who care about you. I just want to make it stop. Then you have to shut down emotion. Oh, you've always had a good head on your shoulders, so trust your instincts. But don't shut off your heart. Thanks, Mom.
I love you, sweetheart. What the fuck?
What do you want? Allison, please just listen for a second. I loved you once and then I was dumb enough to do it again. You can't believe I was that stupid.
You're right. Love? Never mind, it doesn't matter. I'm going back. I'll get out of your hair.
That's good. It's best for both of us.
You can't believe that. I have to. What do you want? Regret? Remorse? An effort to change for me? For yourself? I tried that road and disappointed. I want to be a better man with you, but not for you.
You should go. Yeah.
I know.
Why, Sean?
I wish I knew. I really do. Now that's real. One of those throwaway lines that means everything. Maybe there's hope for me yet. Listen, I'm really glad that I came.
That's what I was thinking. Just stop there. I don't want to hear it.
I'm not going anywhere until you hear me out.
Fine. This better be good.
I need you in my life. I tried it on my own, and I fucked it up. Granted, I fucked it up with you too, but that's not the point. What is the point? It's love. It's honest, it's ugly, and it doesn't make any sense. It's not perfect, but neither am I. I'll disappoint again.
I can't make any guarantees, but love doesn't work like that. All I can offer is love. Or quite it as it may. I love you too.
This is the original short film from which the Connections Web Series was based. Originally, we were going to use this and just add on with the other story, but couldn't get the cast to sign on again for one reason or another. You'll see a lot of the scenes are similar to what we did with the movie. And watch the end, it's totally different!
