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(The picture opens up in a smokey bar. Only a few souls reamin, drinking their sorrows away and shooting pool)
(After a few minutes, the camera comes to rest on a back corner table. On the table sit an assortment of empty beer bottles along with two full ones. Smokin' Joe Seward is seen talking with a familiar face)
Tara - You know Todd bought me this red tank top.
Joe - It looks alright too!
Tara - He bought it for me to wear during a summer party I went too. He told me I was the prettiest girl there.
Joe - He was probably right.
Tara - We slow danced and he kissed me.
Joe - Romantic...
Tara - Why did he stop I guess I don't understand...
Joe - Must be hard...
Tara - Then why...
Joe - Things are tough to explain now.
Tara - I'm so lost...and hurt!
Joe - Listen here now, your okay. You just been drinkin' to much tonight!
Tara - I can't help it! I mean I can but fuck...
Joe - ....
Tara - Todd is such a fucking prick! We always fight! Three years! Sliding right down the damn drain! I just...just
Joe - I'm listenin' now here.
(Tara takes a long drink of her beer then slams the bottle down. She flips her sandy brown hair around and continues)
Tara - I know deep down inside he is a sweet heart. I know he loves me but God Damn It he does not show it like he used to! I'm a person! I need love!
Joe - I think Todd is a good fella! Of course I only knows what ya told me bout him.
Tara - He is...but I do all this shit to make him feel special.
Joe - (sipping his beer) Yes and yous doin' the right thing.
Tara - Did I tell you he joined a fantasy wresting thing online? Some kina E something.
Joe - E-fed!
Tara - Well whatever it is! Anyway he talks about his character and how he role plays with that character.
Joe - Never had Todd figured for a wrastlin' fan.
(Tara sips her beer)
Tara - Shit yeah! But he does this e- fed thing pretty seriously! I support him and read all the stuff he writes. And when I want a little attention do I get it....hell no!
Joe - Just calm you self down a little now. Everythin' will be okay.
Tara - I love him I do...but one of these days I'm going to say enough is enough. I can't fight about meaningless shit anymore.
Joe - Than ya must decide whats best for you self and no one else.
(Tara begins to sob)
Tara - I will. Even if it hurts I will.
(Joe reaches across the table and puts his hands on Tara's)
Joe - Then thats all ya can do. We only live once. I gots a feelin' Todd will turn around. I think it might take a lot but I gots one of them gut feelins he goona realize what he's got. Then he's gonna be the man you remember!
Tara - Thanks Joe...
Joe - Now what do ya say we finish these beers on a more happy note.
Tara - (slight laugh) Fuck yes! A toast!
(Tara raises her beer)
(Joe does the same)
Tara - To the life with out painful love!
Joe - Ta livin' with out painful love!
(The cling of the toast is heard as the scene slowly fades)
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