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TiffI am sorry about your bad luck. I believe that family is very important; I have no family other than my husband's family.Unicycle ManI am sorry as well.TiffWhen I was very young, mine perished in a house fire.Unicycle ManIt is a shame, but I see you have started a family of your own. Are they twins?TiffIndeed, I did, and they are; I have an older child at home who is too mature and grown up to play at the park.Unicycle ManThey become less interested in playing as they get older, but at least you got two for the price of one.TiffNo, it is two for the price of two. I adore them and think they are fantastic, but they are also more of a challenge than having just one child.Unicycle ManHowever, I think they look really adorable.TiffWhat sort of work are you doing?Unicycle ManI am giving a presentation at Hodra about a more efficient method of production.TiffThat sounds intriguing.Unicycle ManNo, it is actually quite boring.TiffAt the very least, it is a job that allows you to travel.Unicycle ManYes, that is true.Jack approaches his wife while talking to the man on the unicycle.Unicycle Man (Cont'd)Do you want to give it a shot and show your kids how their grandfather does it?JackNo.Tiff, Jack, and the man on the unicycle all stand there silently. The man on the unicycle nods and rides off, breaking the awkward silence.JackWhat a creep!TiffHe appears to be nice.JackHe is riding around, trying to impress kids. Do you think there is nothing wrong with that?TiffPerhaps he just enjoys riding his unicycle around the park; it is quite lovely out here.JackDo not be stupid, Tiff; there is something wrong with him.As the kids play with each other and observe him in wonder, the unicycle man rides around the park. He locks eyes with Tiff before going down a trail leaving the park area. Ext./Int. country road SUV -DayJack is driving through the countryside. In the backseat of the car, Joe and Sammy are watching a movie. Tiff is sitting in the passenger seat.TiffAre you still planning to attend tomorrow's car show?JackYes, I need to do something with the old man. What, you want me to bring Kevin with me?TiffNo, no, I want to do something fun with the kids tomorrow. Are you taking your father's truck?JackI am unaware of what vehicle will be taking. Since Kevin is not like the twins, I really do not mind taking him.TiffWould you mind taking the truck tomorrow? I would like to go do something with the kids, including Kevin.JackFine.Sammy looks out her window and sees the man on the unicycle on the side of the road. He starts waving at her, and she smiles and waves back. She then returns to her movie. He stands by the side of the road unnoticed by anyone else.Ext./Int suv country home -DayJack pulls into his father Ron's driveway. Ron's truck is gone, but Robert's car is still there.Ext. Country home.Jack takes a pack of smokes from his back pocket as he exits the vehicle. Tiff does her routine of unbuckling the twins, taking the keys out of the ignition, and closing all the doors while Jack lights one. She notices Ron's truck is gone.Tiff Where did your father go?JackTiff, I know exactly as much as you do. Give me my keys, Tiff; I am sick of you taking them all the time.Tiff hands Jack the keys.TiffSorryJoeI want to smoke!TiffYou are too young for it; it is only for adults.JoePlease, I want to smoke! Dad smokes.TiffI said no.JackNot until you are much older.TiffIt is a bad habit. I sincerely hope you never start.JackI am starving, and I am sure dinner is already on the table.TiffCome on, let's eat inside.Jack drops the cigarette on the ground and moves in the direction of the door. Tiff and Sammy trail him at a leisurely pace. Joe reaches down to pick up his father's cigarette. Tiff turns around to see Joe.TiffDo not even think about it, get your butt inside!Joe looks up at his mother, jumps up, and begins walking toward the house.INT. Country house -dining room -dayAround a table sits Jack, Tiff, Ron, Kevin, Joe, and Sammy. On the table is molded jello, mashed potatoes, and a large pot of chicken noodles simmering on the stove. Joe and Sammy are staring at the jello with eager eyes. Ignoring their dinner plates.TiffThere will be no jello until you finish your dinner.JoeCome on, Mom!(Annoyed)TiffNo dessert until after you have finished your meal.RobertA little jello before dinner will not hurt, Tiff.JackAren't you late for work?RobertBut I have to eat.JackDad I noticed your truck was goneRonTaylor, the old man, wanted to take it down the ridge to get some firewood. His truck broke down the day before yesterday.TiffIs that a good idea? I thought Taylor had lost his driver's license? ... read more

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Petrichord

R u high

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