Near Dark

Dumb suck.

Get off that truck, son. Oh, i'm sorry I put a dent in it...

Right up by the light there; I'm sorry.

You son of a bitch.

Okay. Okay, come on. Go ahead. Go ahead.

Give it your best shot. Go ahead.

What the hell's eatin' you? Chuckles Your mama.

You wish. I wish i may, I wish i might.

Wish i was a thousand miles From here tonight.

Well, take off. Might just. You didn't Get me a beer, did you?

You're gonna have to support Your own bad habits.

You are a selfish on of a bitch.

What are you lookin' at? Turn around And feast your eyes.

I'm dreamin'. Well, you can go ahead And keep on dreamin', son.

Would you look at him?

- Can i have a bite? - Bite?

- I'm just dyin' for a cone. - Dyin'?

- You're not from Around here, are ya? No.

You got a name? It's mae.

Mae. Well, That's a nice name.

I mean, it's pretty.

- Where you from, mae? You ever heard of sweetwater?

It's down near snyder, Isn't it? Texas.

- Who you out here with? - Friends.

Boyfriend? - friends.

I'm just stayin' At the trailer parkDown by the highway.

Oh, yeah?

I need a lift home.

My name's caleb.

Now that's A real nice name.

Yeah. You sure are pretty.

I guess everybody Tells you that, huh?

- You got a boyfriend? - Sometimes.

What about other times? What about 'em?

I mean, i don't have A girlfriend. Exactly. That's too bad.

You plan to stay around For a while? Not long.

You're not leaving tonight? No.

You think maybe- There's a show down-Shh.

What? Here? Stop the truck.

Yeah. Now. -

There's somethin' I want to show you.

There's somethin' You want to show me? Yeah. The night.

What about it? It's dark.

I noticed. It's also bright. It'll blind you.

I can't see.

Well, listen.

Do you hear it?

I'm listenin'. I don't hear nothin'. Listen hard. Do you hear it?

Hear what? The night. It's deafening.

Well, i'll hold your ears.

Listen hard.

I sure haven't met Many girls like you.

No, you haven't met Any girls like me.

Look up.

Stars See that one?

First one i laid my eyes on.

The light that's leavin' That star right now...

Will take a billion years To get down here.

You want to know why you've Never met a girl like meBefore?

Yeah. Why? Because i'll still be here When the light from that star...

Gets down here to earth In a billion years.

That sounds like fun. It is.

I'd like To be there too. Maybe.

How?

Well, who knows?

I sure haven't met Any girls like you No. No, you sure haven't.

- You ain't in Any hurry, are you? Never hurry.

I see. You want To listen to the radio?

See if i can Find somethin'.

How's that?

- Where we going? You'll see.

I don't like Surprises, caleb.

Oh, you're gonna Like this one. Trust me.

Ma'am.

I'm gonna introduce you To a friend of mine. All right?

I want you To close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

Keep your eyes closed.

What's wrong, boy? What's the matter with you?

Horses just don't like me.

No kiddin'. Why not?

They just don't. That's all right.

- You're pretty strong. - Yeah. Stronger than you.

Damn!

What is it? What's wrong?

What time is it? I don't know.

What time do you Got to be home?

Honey, dawn Is a long ways off.

We got plenty of time.

Take me home, caleb.

What's the rush, mae? I have to go.

Hurry, caleb. Hurry! What is it?

I don't understand What's goin' on.

Let's go. Let's go. Okay.

- Just a couple more miles. I can get there. They'll never know.

- I didn't notice the time. What is buggin' you anyway?

It's your daddy, right? You don't get home on time, He's gonna give you a

Don't you worry about it. I'll just tell him The car broke down.

Just get me home!

Maybe i will. But you're gonna Have to kiss me first.

Come on, mae. Just a little touch. I ain't askin' for much.

Mae. Mae!

Sure was some kiss.

Hey, dad, there's caleb.

About time he came home.

- Daddy, he looks sick. What'd you say, darlin'?

Look!

Shit.

Gotcha!

Caleb!

Howdy.

I'm gonna separate your head From your shoulders. Hope you don't mind none.

You put a hurtin' on us, Mae, but good. It was sort of an accident.

Nah, that was sloppy, mae. Real sloppy.

Let me do it, jesse. Let me tap dance on him, Won't ya?

It'll be so good. Do it, fast.

- All right! Yeah. Let the good times roll.

Whoo! - no!

- Him? - what the fuck Is goin' on?

It ain't what's goin' on, Son, it's what's comin' off Your face, clean off.

- well, you might as well Just kill me then too.

- How you figure that? 'cause he's been bit But he ain't been bled.

Ah, shit! He's turned by now.

Son of a bitch, jess.

He's turned. He comes with us.

It's all right.

You see these tire marks? That's four hours And nine minutes ago.

Meanin', lf they're on the highway At a steady 55,

That puts 'em clear In the next damn state.

I wanna know what you boys Are doin' about that.

- Look, i'll take care of it. - You can't, mae.

I turned you, I taught you.

Well, i turned him And i'll teach him.

What's the matter, homer, You jealous?

A little too little To be jealous.

You have any idea What it's like to beA big man on the inside...

And have a small body On the outside?

You have any idea What it's like to hear About it every night?

It's risky as shit, jess. He fucks up, it's our ass.

It's our ass, mae, It's your ass. You wanna give him a week?

Then it's decided. We give him a week to see If we can call him one of us.

Cut the shit. I know you're awake. I can smell it.

You slap me if i'm sleepin', Cause i wanna wake up.

Guess what?

Who the hell Are you people?

I'm jesse hooker. I believe you already Met mae.

Diamondback.

I'm you're worst Fuckin' nightmare.

Severen.

And i'm homer. That's h-O-m-e-r.

Mispronounce it And i wouldn't wantTo be you.

Oh, baby, You are beautiful. Hmm?

Whoo! All right!

Hey, jesse, remember that Fire we started in chicago?

- Let's get a move on. - I think it's burnin'.

Whoo!

Bombs away, little buddy.

Whoo! Come on, jesse.

I don't feel so well.

I know. No, you don't.

Look, i don't understand What's goin' on here.

I like you. I really do.

But i gotta get home.

I'm sorry.

Let me go.

- You won't get very far. - We'll see.

I'll be seein' ya.

Before long.

Excuse me.

When's your next bus To fixx, oklahoma?

Where the hell is fixx?

Well, the nearest City's lauden.

Gate 12, 15 minutes, $14.

Right.

Um, i only have 11.

I got a bus ticket for 14.

Can you give me a break? I gotta get home.

You're three bucks shy.

What seems to be The problem, kid?

No problem.

I'm just $3.OO short For a bus ticket home.

Can you help me out?

Well, i got this.

Great. Come this way, please.

What's the problem? You.

You're not looking Too good, kid.

I ain't feelin' Too good, sir. What are you on?

You wouldn't believe me If i told you. Let me see your eyes.

You got blood on you.

Yes, sir. I got cut.

Look, i only got $11.

And i need three more To get home.

Can you help me out?

Get home.

And be a good boy.

Mm. Stop the bus.

I got to get off.

I'm dying.

You're just in time.

Drink this.