Young Adult (2011)

Patrick Wilson: Buddy Slade

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• Buddy Slade : It sucks what happened to Matt. That poor guy suffered so much just for being gay.

  Mavis Gary : He's not actually gay.

  Buddy Slade : Yeah, I'm pretty sure he is.

  Mavis Gary : No.

  Buddy Slade : Didn't you call him a theater fag all the time in high school?

  Mavis Gary : Theater fag is an expression, Buddy.

• Buddy Slade : What's wrong?

  Beth Slade : Nothing.

  Mavis Gary : Nothing? What do you mean nothing? My God! What is wrong with you? Are you like one of those little kids who need a fucking chart to learn feelings? Stand up for yourself! Why are you covering for me?

  Hedda Gary : That's enough, Mavis! You're drunk.

  Mavis Gary : Oh, I've been drunk since I've been back, mom, and nobody gave two shits until this one got all bent out of shape.

  Buddy Slade : Mavis, what the hell is going on?

  Mavis Gary : Why did you invite me?

  Buddy Slade : I didn't invite you. My wife did. Beth practically forced me to call you. She feels sorry for you. We all do, Mavis. It's obvious you're having some mental sickness, some depression. You're very lonely and confused. So Beth made me invite you here even though I knew it was a mistake. I knew it.

  Mavis Gary : You're lying.

  Beth Slade : He's not.

  Mavis Gary : Well. What about now? You hate me now? Cause it should be easy because I fucking hate you.

• Mavis Gary : I just want you to know that I'm feeling everything that you're feeling. Buddy, these last few days have been some of the best in my life.

  Buddy Slade : They have?

  Mavis Gary : You don't have to pretend. I know what's in here.

  [touches Buddy's forehead] 

  Mavis Gary : And I know what's in here.

  [touches Buddy's chest] 

  Mavis Gary : Buddy, you're my moon. My stars. You're my whole galaxy.

  Buddy Slade : [avoids a kiss from Mavis]  Mavis! What are you doing?

  Mavis Gary : You don't have to be afraid. It's okay. You can come to the city with me like we always planned.

  Buddy Slade : What the hell are you talking about?

  Mavis Gary : We can work this out. You know we can. We can handle this like adults.

  Buddy Slade : Mavis, I'm a married man.

  Mavis Gary : I know. We can beat this thing together.

  Buddy Slade : You're better than this. I have to go and I think you should leave.

• Mavis Gary : [answers phone]  Hey, Buddy!

  Buddy Slade : Mavis Gary. It's been how long?

  Mavis Gary : I'm not sure. Gosh. Wow!

  Buddy Slade : So you're actually back in town, huh?

  Mavis Gary : Yeah, well, I'm just passing through. I am insanely busy as always.

  Buddy Slade : Well, I don't know how long you're around with your real estate thing, but I'd love to grab a drink.

  Mavis Gary : Okay. Well, if you're feeling spontaneous I could meet you at Woody's in, I don't know. 15 minutes?

  Buddy Slade : [laughs]  Spontaneous really isn't a thing these days. I don't know if you heard but I am a new dad.

  Mavis Gary : Duh! Everyone knows. Yeah, the whole gang. I got that announcement. Thanks for that, by the way.

  Buddy Slade : You're welcome, you're welcome. How about we meet tomorrow at this place called Champion O'Malley's? It's kind of fun.

  Mavis Gary : Of course, yes. Yeah! How does 8:00, 8:30 sound?

  Buddy Slade : 6:00 would be better.

  Mavis Gary : 6:00 is perfect.

  Buddy Slade : Great, I'll see you at 6:00.

• Buddy Slade : Mercury's changed a lot since then, though. We're way less of a hick town.

  Mavis Gary : Really?

  Buddy Slade : Yeah, we've got this place. It beats Woody's, right? And we're getting a new Chipotle at the mall.

  Mavis Gary : And I noticed you got a KenTacoHut. You know, one of those Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell.

  Buddy Slade : Pizza Hut! That's genius. KenTacoHut. You sound like one of your crazy characters.

• Buddy Slade : I'm gonna grab a drink. You want a beer?

  Mavis Gary : Oh, just a water.

  Beth Slade : Can you get me another Summer Ale? It's fine. I'll just pump and dump after the show. Don't worry, I'm not trying to get my kid hammered.

  Mavis Gary : Wow, look at that.

  Beth Slade : Ah, yes. The Funquarium. Always chills her out.

  [talks to the baby] 

  Beth Slade : Starting to get smiles.

  Mavis Gary : Cute.

  Beth Slade : She's like, Buddy's clone.

  Mavis Gary : No, I see you in there.

  Beth Slade : Really?

  Mavis Gary : A lot of you, in fact.

  Beth Slade : Thanks. So how's it going? I know you're a writer. I saw a nice article about you in The Sun.

  Mavis Gary : Yes, I'm an author of a young adult series. It's disturbingly popular. I like your decor. It it, shabby chic?

  Buddy Slade : Pier One?

  Beth Slade : A little bit Goodwill.

  Mavis Gary : Buddy and I used to go thrifting all the time. Remember that? The 90's?

• Mavis Gary : I used to sleep in his t-shirts and boxers. I think I still have a few.

  Beth Slade : Hey, I still have one of my ex-boyfriend's t-shirts. I can't bring myself to get rid of it.

  Buddy Slade : What? Which one?

  Beth Slade : [laughing]  Like I'd tell you.