I knew from the beginning that we would never work, but you were there, and you listened.
Smith, what are you doing? No one will know who we are if you take it off.
Claire, it's really hot in here.
Whoa, Marilyn Monroe. Very nice. And JFK, clever.
You like it? We weren't sure if it was going to translate.
Oh, no, it works perfectly. But wait a minute, what are you guys doing here?
Aren't you supposed to be somewhere crazy or something like that?
Chicago, yeah.
Right, right. What are you doing up there?
In turning out the Art Institute.
Oh, right. What about you, Smith?
Oh, I don't really know yet. I think I'm just going to play it by ear.
Oh, okay. Well, that's cool, man.
Yeah, yeah. Chicago, huh?
Who's that guy?
I don't fucking know.
They're really pretty.
It's a shame you have to lose them all.
Hello?
Hey, Smith. Do you mind if I borrow your toothbrush? I already packed mine.
Yeah, sure.
Breathe through the lamest parties.
Are you feeling better?
Yeah, just me and parties, you know.
But it's nice to see everyone before we go.
I can't wait till we get a real-sized bed.
Yeah.
Speaking of, when are you going to start packing? We leave in a week.
Claire, the weirdest thing is...
Too much to do.
Finish out the bills with the girls, finish painting the room, clean theirs to the apartment.
I'm sorry. Were you saying something?
Nothing.
Goodnight.
See you next time.
Hey.
I knew I wasn't crazy.
But how can I hear you?
That's incredible.
Oh, yesterday?
I just had to get away from people.
I've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately.
Starting a new life next week.
It's not exciting, it's terrifying.
I don't want to change.
I like it here.
Isn't it a little early for Tequila?
Tammy, hi.
I need to relax, sir, don't judge.
Hey, enough said.
What are you doing here? I thought you graduated.
Yeah, we're actually moving out to Chicago next week, though.
We? So you're still dating?
Smith, yep, since freshman year.
Wow, well, you look great.
Did you grow your hair out?
I don't know, maybe, but what are you up to nowadays?
Well, I still have another semester left,
but I'm interning with this financing firm in New York,
and they want to hire me full-time when I graduate.
That sounds great.
Yeah, and look.
When did this happen?
Steve proposed last month.
She says that there's so much more to do there,
that there's interesting people and cool parties.
Yeah, but parties are a more clear thing.
She's always dragging me to them.
I just wish she'd ask, you know?
Yeah, you try telling her that.
So what's Smith doing up there, just following this hot shot over here?
No, he's going to figure it out when he gets there.
Honestly, I'm all out of ideas for him.
I can't even talk to him lately.
I feel like he's stuck in his head sometimes.
I'm sure that's not true.
Most people can't talk to Smith.
It's like he's created his own little world up there.
I'm sure it's a very happy place.
Oh yeah, full of rainbows and unicorns.
No, it'll be fine.
Besides, it's a big place.
We'll both find things that we like, right?
Right.
Have you packed anything yet?
I've been busy.
Doing what?
What are you reading?
Nothing, we should go.
Are you wearing that?
Hey, so I was thinking about what you could do in Chicago,
and you could give segue tours.
That sounds like fun.
Claire, I have a degree.
Yeah, an anthropology.
What are you going to do with that?
An archaeological dig in the subway?
You know, you have a serious misconception of what I...
Sweaters on.
Sweaters on.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
So how are you?
Doing great, how about you?
Doing really well.
Hey, this is Tammy.
Hi, I'm sure we've met.
It's so good to see you again.
I know, twice in one week.
So what do you think of Steve's work?
Wait, this is your Steve's work?
Oh, it's great.
It's so unique and sophisticated.
I hope that's not me you're talking about.
Claire, this is my fiance, Steve.
Pleasure to meet you.
And Smith.
This is my boyfriend.
So this is the Smith I've been hearing about.
Nice to meet you.
So, tell me more about your work.
Well, this video installation is based on the
Greco-Roman treatment of animals.
Shed my skin.
Shed my skin.
There are age and they're engaged.
I mean, doesn't that seem a little young?
Yeah, I guess you're right.
When you know, you just know.
Where you been all day?
Just getting stuff ready.
We put a kettle on.
What's wrong?
Where the headache?
What's wrong?
I just stressed.
I hate packing.
You know, it's weird.
We're gonna be doing just this
and a few days just like hundreds of miles away in a place of our own.
Tch.
What?
Your tea's ready.
Do you like red?
They say it's good for you.
I swear I'm not trying to get you drunk.
Your bark is so beautiful, I can't stop thinking about you.
It feels so good to have someone to listen to me.
You really get me.
I know, you feel the same way.
Claire, have you seen my towel?
Do you know where my towel is?
That was uncalled for?
What is your problem?
What's my problem?
What's your problem?
You can't even get all your shit together without me.
Claire.
Where have you been?
Answer the question.
Is there something you need to tell me?
You can't be serious.
Where are you going?
How could she be so rude?
She packs all my things.
I don't even want to go with her.
Right?
Answer me.
Oh, now you're going to ignore me too.
Just like everyone else.
Just like Claire.
I come all the way down here just to talk to you.
Just to talk to a tree.
Smith, what are you doing here?
Smith, what's going on with you?
What are you doing here?
Are you delusional?
You have to pack.
I've done everything this past week.
Hell, I've done everything these past four years.
Oh, that's right.
Smith's the bad guy.
He doesn't do anything.
You're the impressive one just dragging along your non-impressive boyfriend.
I know what you tell your friends, Claire.
Smith, I never...
I'm just a check mark off your list.
I love you.
No, Claire.
You love your idea of me.
You never wanted to go to Chicago.
I want to love life how you love it, Claire.
But doing the things that you love isn't enough for me anymore.
I never really understood us.
The world wouldn't either.
But I heard you, and I was heard.
