The Station Agent

This film contains strong language.

KNOCKS ON DOOR

-Morning, Professor.

-Morning.

What do we have on the board today?

Doctor Cross will be wanting to pick up those three 629 Pullmans.

Then, 6.30, observation.

Shouldn't be a problem.

What number?

Er, 423.

-I'll have your train in two weeks.

-OK.

-Hi.

-Hey.

-You forget something?

-N-No.

Hike! Hike!

All right. Let's go, man. Let's go!

BOYS LAUGH

Hey, buddy! Where's Snow White?

-Grumpy or Sleepy over there, huh?

-LAUGHS

-Look.

-He's gonna hear you.

BOTH LAUGH

Miss.

Paper or plastic?

-Paper.

-Sorry. I didn't see you.

-Cash or charge?

-Cash.

Who's showing the movie tonight?

Carl.

The billowing smoke as it's coming forward...

My wife was inside the car, er, staying warm

but I...I was on the hood.

There's, er, people standing by here as it's, er, going by.

The traffic, of course, was stopped

to, er, allow the train...

Oh. Now, here I was hanging out, shooting this.

And, er... Canada. This is Canada.

It's cold. Snow.

The scenery... was, er,...

really... spectacular.

See, because the train is moving forward

the smoke is coming back. It was not extremely windy

but the smoke did billow.

And... Oh. We're about to go into a tunnel.

Yeah. We're in a tunnel... for about a minute.

It got colder when we were in the tunnel.

It was a... It was one of the darker tunnels in Canada.

TRAIN RUMBLES

Lunch.

THUDDING

He was a nice man. He was a nice man.

I don't think we've ever met. No, but I've seen you around.

You're one of those memorable people.

Er, I brought you down here to discuss your inheritance.

In his will, Henry bequeathed to you

some property in Newfoundland, New Jersey.

It's about half an acre of land. It's got an old train depot on it.

I have an appraisal of the property for your records.

-What about the shop?

-The building's been sold.

Golden Spike will be closed and the inventory liquidated.

This is all in accordance with the terms I drew up in Henry's will.

How soon?

If everything goes as planned, no hitches, anything,

a thing like this takes about six weeks.

I have some preliminary paperwork for you to sign.

Some other papers being drawn up. You have the keys to the depot.

-You ever been to this part of New Jersey?

-No.

I drove through it once. Let me tell you... I mean, it's pretty but...

I mean, there's nothing out there. Nothing.

THUNDER CRASHES

SWITCH CLICKS

RUSTLING, BANGING

Why don't you come out here? Come on.

Holy shit. Let me call you back. Bye.

Wow. How are you doing?

Fine. Do you sell coffee?

Cafe con leche. It's the house special. You'll love it. Trust me.

-OK.

-I also got hot dogs and muffins.

-You live around here?

-Yeah.

-I've never seen you around. Where are you from?

-Hoboken.

No shit? I live in Manhattan, dude.

So, why are you out here? Work? Family? Just...

-How much do I owe you for the coffee?

-Oh, shit.

Sorry, man. That's a buck.

-Is there a convenience store nearby?

-Er, yeah. Down the road.

About a mile and a half on the right.

This is my pop's truck, by the way. He's sick. That's why I'm out here.

He can't get out of bed so... I'm taking care of this shit for him.

I've been here for six weeks. It's driving me crazy. Thanks.

I'm here every day from seven to three.

-I'm Joe Oramas. What's your name?

-Fin.

-Fin?

-Yeah.

Cool. Hey. Is your place around here?

Yeah.

Shit.

Oh!

Ah! Oh, no!

Oh, my God! Just stay there!

Don't move! Don't-Don't... Don't try to get up!

-GROANS

-Oh, I'm so sorry!

Ah. Are you OK?

-I'm fine.

-Can you move everything?

-Yeah.

-Are you sure?

-Yes. I'm fine.

-Can I... Oh, God!

-I'm OK. I'm OK.

-Can, um... Can I... Can I give you a ride somewhere?

-No.

-You're sure?

-Yes.

I, erm... I'm sorry. I'm...

Hey. Yoo-hoo!

-Good afternoon, Olivia.

-Hi.

Un cafe con leche, extra sugar, coming up.

-How are you doing today?

-I'm fine.

There you go. Oh. Hey, did you hear?

-Someone moved into the depot.

-That's... That's great.

Yeah. He's an interesting guy. Actually, he's a little guy.

Shit!

-Hmm. That it?

-Er, two packs of Drum

and, er, some beef jerky.

Help yourself to the jerky.

Oh, shit! There he is.

-TRICKLING, SCREAMS

-Oh! Oh!

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God! Oh, my God! I can't believe this!

-I can't! I'm so sorry! Here.

-Stay!

I saw you. I-I-I tried to put my cafe con leche down

and it spilled all over my ass and it burned me, so I swerved.

I... Can I at least give you a ride back to your train station?

The hot-dog guy told me where you lived.

-No. I'm fine.

-You're sure?

-Yes.

You're fine?

You're...

Ow!

CHATTERS

What did you tell her? Don't fucking tell her that!

I don't know! Make some shit up! Yeah. I'll call you back. Bye.

Hey, Fin. So, you live here?

-Yes.

-Oh, we're neighbours! Nice!

-Hey, what happened to you?

-Nothing.

Listen, you wanna go down to the Mill and grab a beer later?

-No, thanks.

-You don't drink?

-I do.

-You don't wanna have a drink with me?

-I don't like bars.

All right. Well, how about I go get a six? We can have it here.

-No, thanks.

-What are you gonna do?

I'm, er, I'm going for a walk.

Oh. Cool. Would you mind if I come along, man?

-I need the exercise. I'm turning into a fat shit.

-I usually go alone.

-I'm a good walker, bro.

-I prefer to go alone.

OK. All right. Maybe next time, right? You know where to find me!

Hi.

KNOCK ON DOOR

KNOCKING

You're safe. No car.

I-I never told you my name. Olivia Harris. Er...

This is for you. A sort of, er,...

..housewarming, sorry-I-ran-you-off-the-road gift.

Oh. Thank you.

Hmm. It's dark.

Do you... Do you have any glasses or do we get to swig from the bottle?

-I have mugs.

-Oh.

When I was 19, I actually slept with a guy

because he rolled his own cigarettes.

Cheers.

-Y-You never told me your name.

-Fin.

Oh. That's a good name.

-PHONE RINGS

-You can get that, if you want.

My phone's disconnected.

Oh, shit! It's mine!

I always forget I have this thing.

My husband gave it to me in case of an emergency.

Although, he's not my husband right now. We're separated.

-You don't have a phone?

-No.

I love that. I hate phones. I have two. Never answer either of them.

-How did you find this place?

-I inherited it.

It's very nice.

-Oh! I love this! What is this?

-It's an old ticket box.

-Look at this little drawer.

-Careful that doesn't...

-Oh!

Oh! Oh, God!

I'm so sorry! Oh, my God!

-Can I... sit here for a moment?

-BREATHES HEAVILY

-Who left you this place?

-My friend, Henry.

-When did he die?

-Three weeks ago.

I'm sorry.

My son, Sam, died...

two years ago.

Would you mind not looking at me right now?

Shit!

Olivia!

You miss your train last night?

KNOCK ON DOOR

KNOCKING

Hey. Brought you a cafe con leche.

-Thanks.

-Whoa...

-So, what happened?

-What do you mean?

I can't get two words from her.

You're here 24 hours, it's sleepover time?

-She brought me a bottle of bourbon.

-You're serious?

-PHONE RINGS

-You should get it. It's probably her.

-My phone's disconnected.

Something's ringing.

She left her phone. Sweet!

-So, what happened?

-CAR HORN BEEPS

-I'll be right back.

-Hold on!

Come on. Tell me what happened. You're not going anywhere, are you?

I'm gonna have to return this. Know where she lives?

If I were you, I'd freeze her out. You're very lucky, bro.

She's a pretty woman. She's got that sexy, older-woman thing going.

-Know where she lives?

-Green Pond Road. Down the road on the right.

Hey. Listen, if you guys do something later, can I join you?

-We're not gonna do something.

-If you do, can I join you?

-We're not gonna do something later.

-OK. But, if you do?

-OK.

-Cool. Hey. You the man.

You the man.

PHONE RINGS

PHONE CONTINUES TO RING

"Hi. Leave a message."

"Olivia. Are you there?"

"Liv?"

"Look, I really need to talk to you now."

"It's important so please call me back."

-"I hope you're well."

-CAR HORN BEEPS

-"Bye."

Shit!

Janice!

-Hi!

-Hey!

-I had a client here. I thought I'd see how you're doing.

-How nice!

-You know, I hate to do this but I've actually gotta run.

-That's too bad.

-I know. I got a crazy life.

-How are you?

I-I'm good. I'm good.

-I-I gotta go.

-Oh, that's OK.

-You know, we ought to set a date.

-Definitely.

-I would love that. You forgot your phone.

-Just leave it. Bye.

Wargh! Oh.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, God! I didn't know anybody was in here.

-Can I help you?

-Check this book out.

OK. Um...

-Do you have a library card?

-No.

-OK. Well, do you live in town?

-Yes.

-OK. Well, um, I...

I need a proof of address so if you could bring a piece of mail

-then I can give you a card.

-You can put it on mine. Hi.

Hi. No, thanks.

I'll come back.

-Are you sure?

-Yes.

Sorry about last night. I overstayed my welcome.

-Bye.

-Bye.

-Hey, Emily.

-Oh, God! I just screamed in his face.

Oh, it's all right.

Olivia left it!

My hero, dawg!

Hey! Fin! You want a cold one?

What else?

-CAR ENGINE

-Hey, Fin! I'm taking off.

-Manana, baby!

-CAR HORN BEEPS

Hey. What are you doing?

I'm, er, searching the trucks for the company name.

Well, these are trains, not trucks.

The wheels on the trains are called the trucks.

-What grade are you at?

-I'm finished with school.

-Are you a midget?

-No.

-Where do you live?

-In the depot.

My name's Cleo.

-My name's Fin.

-Bye.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-Hey, Fin!

Wakey wakey, baby!

CAR HORN BEEPS, MUSIC PLAYS

Hey. I'll be at the truck.

MUSIC STOPS

Hey, Joe! Big Joe!

What's up, fellas?

-Oh, look at the stash. Ron Jeremy.

-Thank you.

-I'll get your coffees.

-You know how I like it.

-All right.

-Thanks, pal.

-Hey, how's your old man?

-He's doing better.

Hey, let me get one of those. How long will he be out of commission?

Holy shit! Look at that!

-CHUCKLES

-It's fucking Mini-Me!

-IMITATES MINI-ME

-The plane! The plane!

-Fin! Fin!

-You know him? He's gone!

-IMITATES MINI-ME

-Hey, boss!

-Shut the fuck up! Hey!

-What?

-Shut up!

-Why don't you ease up, Joey?

Two bucks.

-I got it.

-I'm light, man.

-OK, all right.

We're still playing softball every Friday night. Come along, man.

You should bring your little buddy. How funny would that be?

-He'll walk out to the plate, you know?

-BOTH IMITATE MINI-ME

-See you, Joe.

-Take it easy, man.

-Hello, Olivia.

-Hi.

Cafe con leche, extra sugar, coming up.

-Thanks.

-All right.

-Gonna pop in on Fin?

-Oh, er, no. I just drove past him.

-Where?

-Er, the pond on Lake End Road.

I'll tell you what. This one's on the house...

-..if you do me one favour.

-What?

-You like it out here, Olivia?

-Yeah.

-What do you do for fun?

-I don't.

I hate it. It sucks, right? There are no cool people around here.

-SIGHS

-You live alone?

-Yeah.

-Do you not like me or something?

-Why?

You're not exactly pleasant towards me.

-Are you gonna say hi to Fin?

-I gotta get going.

I know he wanted to thank you for the book.

Goodbye, Joe.

Hey.

Olivia says hi. She just gave me a ride.

What are you doing?

Watching trains.

What's this?

-Train guide.

-Can I look at it?

What time did the last train come?

Hour and 23 minutes ago.

Seriously?

It's really boring.

Mind if I hang out a while?

No.

TRAIN RUMBLES, HOOTER BLARES

-Are you hungry?

-No.

-Thirsty?

-No.

-You don't really say much, do you?

-Guess not.

Guess not. Hey. Hold on!

Olivia! Hey!

-Oh!

-Hey, you missed a great day of trainwatching.

Oh. Maybe next time.

-Hey, Olivia!

-Yeah?

Can you give us a ride home? My feet are killing me!

Er...

When you guys taste this, you'll be happy we did this, trust me.

-Anybody?

-No, thanks.

-Fin?

Everyone's doing it. It's there if you want it.

Hey, Fin. Can I ask you a question?

-What do you think of Amtrak?

-I don't know.

-I've never ridden on Amtrak.

-Never?

-No.

That's weird. I thought that's what you train guys did - ride trains.

-How's your dad, Joe?

-Well, he's driving me nuts but he's better.

Thanks.

SPEAKS SPANISH

Cuban surprise, in other words.

-Bring 'em in.

-What?

Grace.

-Really?

-Yeah, really. We gotta give thanks. Come on. Bring 'em in.

Hands around.

-Who wants to say it?

-You.

God, thank you for letting us sit here and enjoy this meal.

Please watch over everybody. Please let my dad heal

cos he's driving me fucking crazy.

-Anybody you guys want to mention?

-No.

-Amen.

Let's dig in.

-Olivia. Plate.

-Oh.

Fin.

Can I ask you a question, Fin? Don't you people have clubs?

-What do you mean?

-Like a train of the month club.

Oh, there are clubs.

What do you guys do?

Well, er, they get together and they look at old photographs

-and sometimes they watch a movie.

-Watch a movie? That's cool.

-PHONE RINGS

-Oh. Shit. Sorry.

This looks good.

Hey, my papa.

SPEAKS SPANISH

Er, what kind of movies?

Well, there are people called train chasers.

They follow a train and they film it.

-Are you a train chaser?

-No.

-How come?

-I don't know how to drive a car

-and I don't own a camera.

-That'd do it.

-I gotta split.

-You're leaving?

Yeah. That was my dad. He can't find his medication.

It really sucks but...

-This was fun, right?

-Yeah.

-Cool.

Right. Well, we'll do it again, right?

-ENGINE STARTS

-Bon appetit!

-This is really good.

-Yes.

We don't have to talk. We can just eat.

-I'm cool with that.

-OK.

Hey, Sancho Panza. What's this called again?

-Walking the right of way.

-How am I doing?

-You're doing OK.

I told you I was a good walker, bro.

Boom! Give me another one.

That one?

Boom!

-Hi.

-Hey.

-Hi.

-Did you get any mail yet?

-No.

-Bye.

-You're fucking unbelievable, bro.

I don't suppose you wanna grab a beer?

-No, thanks.

-You gotta get over the bar thing, dude. Seriously.

SHOUTING

San Diego, California. Next up. Thank you very much.

-All aboard.

-HUMS

-H-Hi.

-Hi.

-What are you doing?

-I-I was looking for Fin.

-What's your name?

-Cleo. What's your name?

Olivia.

-Are you Fin's mother?

-No.

No, I'm just his friend.

Do you wanna see my spike collection?

I don't know what... What's a spike collection?

You know, like, train spikes.

Oh. Actually, that sounds kinda cool. I'd like that.

-Come on.

-I don't need a ticket?

-No.

-You sure?

-Yeah.

Be careful.

-How about from LA to San Francisco?

-Starlight Express.

-That's gotta be fucking beautiful.

-I think the Zephyr would be better.

-The Zephyr? Where does that go?

-In the Rockies, outside of Denver.

Great mountain passes.

Hey, Fin! Somebody left you something.

Oh. What's that?

-"Happy movie making. Olivia."

-What's it for?

-Train chasing.

-No, it's not.

(It is.)

-Can I see?

-No.

-Hey.

-I know. I'm late.

Oh! My pop! He was up coughing all night. He kept me up.

Hey. Grab those chairs, would you?

Hey, man. Question. Why don't you ever sit in the lounge?

-The lounge?

-The lounge.

-I like to read when I eat.

-You can't read in the lounge?

-You'll talk to me.

-Not if you don't want me to, I promise.

I'll read, too. I got a book in here.

There. I'll read, too.

This isn't so bad, right?

Right.

-You reading about trains?

-Yeah.

What you should do, man, you should get a job on the railroad.

You said you weren't gonna talk to me if I sat here.

I haven't said anything in, like, 20 minutes.

-Nine.

-You timed me?

-Uh-huh.

That's cold, bro.

-Are you gonna walk the right of way today?

-No.

-Tomorrow?

-Yeah.

Yeah. The number for Olivia Harris on Green Pond Road. Thank you.

Why don't you go back to your book, man?

-I don't think we should do this.

-Seriously?

-Come on. You can do it.

-It just looks...scary.

This is really beautiful. You sure there's no trains on this track?

No. It stops right down there.

-I'm starving.

-Want some beef jerky?

Yeah. Absolutely. I'm starving.

-Want some?

-No, thank you.

Fucking delicious.

Let me have one.

It's good.

That was a good walk.

Why is it called walking the right of way?

It's complicated. It's, er...

I'll let Fin answer this one. Yeah?

When the railroads were being built,

the government took a lot of private land,

saying the railroad needed the right of way through the property.

-Hey! Can we get some sodas?

-We're closed!

I'll play soccer with you, though.

Oh!

-Oh!

-CHILDREN LAUGH

He does enjoy life.

-CHILDREN LAUGH

-Oh!

Ooh! You OK?

Well, I'm gonna... I'm gonna go.

I'll see you later. Bye.

Bye.

Olivia!

-CAR STARTS

-Hey! Olivia!

Where's she going?

This is Joe Oramas, reporting live from the inside of Glorious Frank's!

SPEAKS SPANISH

VOICE DROWNED OUT BY TRAIN RUMBLING

Finbar McBride! Whoa! We're train chasing, baby!

We got you live with the Susquehanna train! Whoo!

TRAIN HORN BLARES

This fucking train is huge!

Yeah!

Whoo!

PHONE RINGS

"Hi. Leave a message."

"Olivia. Hey. What's up? Scorsese and Coppola here.

"Listen, we wanna screen the movie.

"We can either do it at Fin's pathetic little hovel of a home

"or we can do it at your beautiful home. Get back to us."

-TAP AT DOOR

-Shit! Coming!

You're early.

-Are we early?

-No.

-We're not early.

-Well, there's wine and beer in the fridge

and, er, liquor in that funny old cabinet in the corner.

I'll be right back down.

-Holy shit!

-I heard that, Joe!

-What? I was just talking about the view.

-Bullshit!

-It's just that they're, like, a little...

-I don't wanna hear it!

What do you think?

What?

Hey, Olivia!

-You got a garlic press?

-No.

-How can you not have a garlic press?

-Still no.

I'm gonna... Keep talking. I'm gonna cook without a press.

I'm not used to having people in my house, especially loud people.

-It's a nice house.

-Yeah.

David bought it as a getaway place so...

I moved down here and got away.

-Where did you used to live?

-Princeton.

I know. I didn't get very far. I couldn't stay there another minute.

Everyone looking at me - the poor woman whose son died.

How about you?

What made you pick Newfoundland?

I wanted to live near Joe. BOTH LAUGH

Guys! Would you come up here and talk? Seriously, this sucks.

"Finbar McBride!

"Whoo! Train chasing, baby!"

-Trains are really cool.

-They are.

So are horses.

What?

I was just thinking that.

Give me the joint, man.

"Yeah!"

Have you ever been in love, Fin?

Yeah.

What happened?

It was...nothing.

And, er,...it made me angry.

About what?

Er,...

..being a dwarf.

You know, it's-it's a...

It's really funny...how...

..different people see me...

..treat me.

Because I'm actually just a...simple...

..boring person.

What about you? Are you still in love with David?

Yes.

-I don't think he's movin'.

-I'll wake him.

No. You're not gonna have any luck.

-Maybe I should go?

-No. No. You're not leaving.

You're both staying here and don't argue because I'm just too tired.

-Would you like some water?

-No. I'm all right, thanks.

-You can get under the covers.

-Oh. I'm fine.

I brought you some water, anyway, and, er, a towel.

-That's Sam, huh?

-Yeah.

He fell off the monkey bars.

I turned my head for a second.

Looks like a happy kid.

He was.

Well...good night.

(Good night.)

KNOCKING CONTINUES

-Hi.

-Who are you?

-Fin.

-Where's Olivia?

-I think she's upstairs, sleeping.

-Hey! You're Olivia's ex.

-I just saw your picture in the kitchen.

-Yes.

I'm Joe. I think Olivia's sleeping, though.

-We tore it up last night, you know.

-Oh.

-David?

-Hi.

-What are you doing?

-I wanted to talk to you and you won't call me back.

-I didn't feel like talking.

-Yeah. Yeah. I got that much.

Can you, er... Can you guys leave us alone?

Thanks.

-Are you gonna be OK?

-Yeah.

-You wanna explain that?

-No.

-No what?

I'd just like to know what the hell's going on. No!

-I came all the way down here...

-I have nothing to say to you!

Don't walk away! Can you listen?!

Fin!

Here, Fin. It's a permission slip so you can speak at my school.

-I can't speak at your school, Cleo.

-Yes, you can.

-You can pick any Friday that you want.

-I'm sorry. I can't.

-Why?

-It's just not something that I can do.

-You have to!

-Sorry.

-But I already told everyone you're coming!

-I'm sorry, Cleo.

No, you're not! If you were sorry, then you'd come!

What's that all about?

-I guess no coffee for Olivia today.

-No.

Guess not.

I didn't like that guy, man.

-Who?

-Olivia's ex.

Uptight white guy.

-Can I ask you a personal question?

-Sure.

You've had sex, right?

-Yes.

-With a regular-sized chick?

Yeah. With a regular-sized chick.

You ever had it with someone your own size?

-No.

-Do you wanna?

-I don't wanna talk about this, Joe.

-Why?

-I just don't.

TRAIN RUMBLES

-Hi.

-Hi.

-I have my bill.

-Oh. Cool.

I can write you out a card right now.

Um, I just need you to fill that out.

There you go. I'll get your card.

-Your first name is Finbar?

-Yes.

My name's Emily.

-Hi.

-Hi.

You have a nice chin.

Thanks.

-Nice chin?

-Yeah.

-Seriously?

-Yeah.

Fucking weird.

It's Olivia.

-Hey! Olivia! That was her, right?

-I think so.

-What was that? She had to see us, right?

-PHONE RINGS

-Shit.

-SPEAKS SPANISH

It's my pop. We're going to the Mill.

-He wants to know if you'll join us.

-OK.

-Really?

-Yeah.

SPEAKS SPANISH

PHONE RINGS

Yeah. Good To Go.

Yeah. OK. Address?

34 Green Pond Road. Do you have a name? Harris. All right.

Right. OK. Two of those. Yeah.

All right. Yeah. Is that it?

OK. Well, my delivery boy's out of the store right now

so it's gonna be a couple of hours. Yeah. OK. Bye.

Er, excuse me. That delivery for Olivia Harris,

-I'll take it to her.

-What?

-She's a friend of mine.

I'm...I'm gonna go that way.

-You're gonna have to pay for it, you know.

-Yeah.

-Before you leave the store.

-Sure.

-Hey.

-Hey.

-I got your groceries.

-I was there when you rang. I thought I'd bring them.

-Thanks. How much?

-How are you?

-I'm fine.

How much?

20 dollars.

I got it. I got it.

Thank you. Goodbye.

-Can I get you something?

-Er, yeah. I'll just get a beer.

Anything else?

-Getting a jump on happy hour?

-No.

-I'm waiting for a friend.

-Oh. Me, too.

Do you mind if I sit here?

-So, I saw you at the hot dog stand.

-I live in the depot.

-Oh, really?

-Uh-huh.

-Cool.

You're like that old guy in the movie who does the telegraph thing.

Something like that. PHONE RINGS

Oh! Hang on!

Hey. Where are you? Oh, so you couldn't call?

No. It's fine. Don't come.

No. Just do whatever you were gonna do.

No. Actually, I met a friend and we're having a drink so...

I'm gonna go. Oh, my God! He's such a prick.

-You want your fries here, sweetie?

-Yeah. Thanks.

I'm pregnant.

I haven't told anyone yet... even Chris.

I was gonna tell him today. He's probably gonna freak out.

You don't have to say anything. I just wanted to say it.

Thank you.

You can have some of my fries.

Where's your friend?

I don't know.

-Can I give you a ride home?

-No, thanks.

-Thanks for hanging out.

-Sure. Of course.

LOUD MUSIC PLAYS

Hey, baby.

This your little friend, huh?

-Fuck you, Chris. I'm leaving.

-Emily.

-Emily!

-Get off of me!

-Please. Don't do that.

-This is none of your business, all right?

You wanna get out of my way?

Oh, my God! Stop it! Stop it! Fin, go! Go! Just go!

What's that guy's problem?

-Fucking freak!

-You're such a prick!

Emily! What?

TRAIN RUMBLES

Hey. What's up?

-Brought you some coffee.

-Thanks.

Hey, I'm sorry about last night. You know, my, er, pop...

See, he got a little pain and, er... I got nervous, you know,

and I had to call the doctor. He's OK, though.

By the time I called the Mill you were gone.

You gotta get a phone, bro. Was the Mill fun last night?

-Nope.

-Any word from Olivia?

-No.

-You wanna do something tonight?

-No.

What the fuck, man? I said I was sorry. What more do you want?

I want to be left alone, Joe. OK?

That's what I want.

Fine. Be alone.

PHONE RINGS

"Hi. Leave a message."

"Pick up the phone. Liv?

"You're starting to scare me. Olivia?

"Pick up the goddamn phone!"

BELL RINGS

BELL CONTINUES TO RING

I was just about to knock. I'm sorry.

Come in.

Oh!

This place is cool!

Can I...?

Oh. So, are you gonna fix this up?

I don't know.

-I suppose so.

-You should. You could make it really nice.

It's really nice right now but... Where do you sleep?

-Couch.

-Oh.

So, I just wanted to come by and say I'm sorry.

Chris can be such an asshole when he gets angry like that.

He's really not a bad guy. It's just...

God, it's so nice and quiet in here. Everybody's freaking out at my house

about me being pregnant. I live at home.

I was gonna move in with Chris but...

-So, did the conductor guy used to live here?

-No.

The conductor worked on the train. The station agent...worked in here.

-Doing what?

-A lot of things.

The train brought in the mail, the agent delivered it.

They sold groceries. They cut hair.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-Are you gonna open a salon?

-I'm retired, actually.

-Aren't you a little young to be retired?

-No.

-Dwarfs retire early. Common fact.

-Yeah, lazy dwarfs.

Can I stay here tonight?

Just sleep.

Hey, Fin.

Is that your girlfriend?

No.

-Is that other woman your girlfriend?

-You mean Olivia?

-Uh-huh.

-No.

I liked her.

Yeah. Me, too.

-When is she coming back?

-I don't know.

TRAIN RUMBLES

What are you doing here?

What? There is nothing... There is nothing...

You have no right. You just show up and you tell me this?!

I've known you for 17 years!

You've known me 17 fucking years

and you don't... You have no clue?!

No, David! What?

What would be...? What could be more important than this?

WHAT? How could you do this?!

Just go to hell!

-Olivia.

-Go away!

-Are you OK?

-I don't want you here, Fin.

-Go away!

-Please, Olivia, just...

-I'm not your fucking girlfriend or your mother, all right?

-I know that.

-Are you all right?

-You're not a child!

Get off the fucking porch and leave me alone!

ROCK MUSIC

Two.

VOICE DROWNED OUT BY MUSIC

DISTORTED MUSIC

GLASS SHATTERS

Here I am.

Take a look.

TAKE A LOOK!

GROANS

TRAIN HORN BLARES IN DISTANCE

TRAIN HORN GETS LOUDER

Olivia?

Olivia.

Olivia.

Did you take these?

-He's having another baby.

-Did you take all of these?

-Oh, God.

-I got you. I got you.

Oh, God!

I want...

I want...

I want Sam back.

Oh, God!

KNOCKS ON DOOR

You can come in now, Mr McBride.

SCATTERED LAUGHTER

Everyone, I want you to give Mr McBride your full attention.

I am here to speak about trains.

The first real train in this country was built by Peter Cooper in 1829.

Does anyone know what it was called?

It was called the Tom Thumb. ALL GIGGLE

Since that time, trains have helped make this country what it is today.

A long time ago, most people never left their towns

because travel was hard. Yes?

-How tall are you?

-Jacob!

I'm, er, I'm four feet and five inches tall.

-I'm taller than you.

-Jacob, come with me.

-I'm so sorry. I'll be back in a minute.

-You're such a jerk.

-What about blimps?

-Um, I think blimps came later.

-When?

-I'm not sure exactly.

-Blimps are cool.

-Well, so are trains.

Yeah, well, they're both cool.

Trains and blimps.

Anybody hungry for dessert?

-I'm stuffed.

-Yeah, me, too.

Well, there's plenty of food, you can have it for lunch tomorrow.

Hey, when were blimps invented?

-I have no idea.

-Me neither.

You know, you can go down to the library and ask that little hottie.

-She is cute.

-It's the librarian fantasy, man.

Glasses off, hair down, books flying.

-She doesn't wear glasses.

-Buy her some, it's worth it.

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