Frankie and Mary in “Busted”

Frankie

It just seems so unfair. You make one little mistake, you know?

Mary

Yeah, I know. I made a big mistake once, too. I got arrested last year for trashing the school gym.

Frankie

[laughs] Arrested? You?

Mary

Yeah. I'm still on probation.

Frankie

Oh, so that's why you don't drink or smoke or anything.

Mary

Yeah, kind of.....but also because I feel so out of control, anyway--like I couldn't get my life back on track even if I wanted to. Not that I want to--I mean, it's not so bad, but it's just...

Frankie

Existing. Just existing. I know what you mean. Every time I make an effort to do something, it just feels like there's so much resistance...and I give up before I even start trying.

Mary

Maybe we could help each other. Maybe we could make an effort together. Maybe we could go to college and see if anything changes. I brought the brochures--do you want to look at them?

Frankie

No, not right now, I'm too out of it. Maybe some other time.

Mary

[disappointed] Yeah. Maybe some other time. [stands up]

Frankie

No, don't say it like that. Don't give up on me. I need a friend.

Mary

Well, I need a friend too.