Tony's injury derails his life, and he turns to drinking instead of trying physical therapy or finding work. Mary refuses to let him quit, and a neighbor pushes both of them to stop making excuses. Tony finally admits his fear and commits to rehab and job hunting.
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Again? Tony.
You don't get it. This life. This sucks. Seems like you're blind. Like, I mean, I don't want to be here.
Me either. What are you doing to fix it, though? Huh? What are you doing to fix it? Because your current plan of just getting drunk every night is obviously not working. Whatever. I'm going outside.
Mary, you okay? Is Tony drunk again?
Yeah. It's just so frustrating, you know? I wish I could get him to see that we could still have all the things that we dreamed of. I mean, this. This was never supposed to be permanent. It was supposed to be temporary.
You know, in the three years that I've lived here, I've never known either of y' all to be quitters. Okay, don't give up on each other now. Hmm?
Yeah, okay. Thanks. Drunk again, Tony?
Wow.
I just had a few with the boys. Come on. Nothing serious.
It's not about how many you had. Look, I'm working really hard, okay? I go to work all day. I take classes at night. And it would be nice if you would show, like, some interest in moving our life forward.
I don't know why you blame me, okay? I didn't ask to get injured. It just happened.
Yes, you got injured, but your life didn't stop. Our life didn't stop. You're just giving up on it because of something that happened in your past. Look, I love you, and I'm committed to having a life with you, but not like this. I need you to try, okay?
Hey, Tony. What's going on? Mary seemed a little upset last night.
That's it to you, huh?
Hey, I'm just trying to be nice, man. You know? You got a good woman there.
Never mind, man.
Tell me what's going on.
I had grand plans, you know? Gotta show the world. And I got hurt and it all came crashing down. Just. And, yeah, this is it.
Hey, I mean, that's the thing about life, man, you know? The more we try and control it, the more chaotic it appears. I mean, you just gotta embrace it and appreciate it all.
Come on, man. That's easier for you to say. I mean, you choose to live here. I mean, come on, you could be anywhere in the world right now.
And.
This is what you come up with?
Truth? You may be right, but you got choices, too. Except you choose not to see those choices. You have a good night, man.
Hey, babe, can you sit here, please? Please, can you come sit here? I know it's been really hard for you since you got hurt, but I want to take a trip down memory lane. With you. Okay. Do you remember when we first got this place? We never let the fact that we were stuck in this temporary situation make us lose gratitude. Do you remember when you used to come in singing and dancing all the time? You were so full of life. Or how you used to leave little notes of encouragement for me if I was having a bad week? I miss my partner. I miss my best friend. I can't change how you're choosing to think about our life. Really think about your next set of choices. They could change everything. Otherwise, I might not be here for the end of the story. I'm gonna go to bed, though. Good night.
Hey, babe. This is for you. Look, I'm. I just wanted to say that you were right last night. I've been really stopping myself from just progressing because I've been afraid. And there's no excuse for it. I've really been letting what could have been stop me for what could be with you. And it's not fair. And I want you to know I'm gonna be better. A better partner. I'm gonna get back to physical therapy. I'm gonna look for a job. I'm gonna do all the things that I promised. Just. I want to thank you for not giving up on me. Sure.
You couldn't have got me a smaller flower, though? Where am I gonna put this?
It was the last one. Sorry.
Well? It's beautiful. I love it.
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