Perfect. This is perfect.
What's wrong with you?
And that just about did it.
Me? What's wrong with me?
It was time to tell him exactly how I felt. About him, about Mom, about the stupid gin games and the dumb boyfriends and the idiotic dog.
I hate this place!
Yeah, that was it. In a nutshell.
(Jack chuckles)
What's so funny?
You're starting to sound just like your mother.
What?
You heard me.
Yeah, but Mom loves this place!
Yeah, for a day or two maybe. Trust me, 21 years ago she couldn't wait to get out.
You're kidding.
Nah. Your mother wanted a lot more from life than a small town like this had to offer.
So why didn't she tell Grandma and Grandpa about it? She never says a word.
She used to. They couldn't hear her. Parents are like that sometimes.
And I guess right about then, a few things started to fall into place.
(returns from the dance) Hi!
You're home early?
Yeah, I know.
How was it?
It was… fine. But when the invitation comes for my 30th reunion…
Yeah?
Let's tear it up.
Maybe a lot of things.
How was Roger?
Roger… Roger's the same old jerk he always was.
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