Don't Sleep
1
Oh, go on, boy.
That's it.
Just keep going.
It's waiting for you.
There's no need to be afraid.
It's just a dream.
Right?
Oh...
Or is it?
Life is...
Just a dream.
Life is just a dream.
So, uh, how often
do you have these dreams?
I don't know.
Well, is it more than...
More than two times?
Yes?
More than five?
Maybe around ten.
Or more.
Ten?
I really don't remember.
So, uh, now you're...
You're afraid of the dark, yes?
Afraid to sleep?
I just don't want
to see them again.
And who are they?
What do they look like?
Girl.
She's in a mask.
Uh-huh.
And the other kid.
His face is all messed up.
But he... he sort of...
Go on.
He sort of looks like me.
So it's... it's you
that you see in the dream?
I don't really know.
I see.
Um...
What do you think
he wants from you?
This other?
To hurt me, I guess.
To take my place.
To replace you?
I see.
But it's... it's gotten
to the point where, uh,
just the idea of going to sleep
is making him sick.
He'll do anything
to avoid sleep.
Yeah.
Hmm.
Look, Zach.
What you're going through
is, um...
Is really scary.
No?
It must seem
completely real to you,
but, uh, guess what.
It's not.
You're just a very smart,
imaginative young man,
and you're gonna be just fine.
Trust me.
He's just holding on
to some childhood fantasies,
which I'm sure
he'll grow out of.
I do think I should
continue seeing him...
Um...
Just try to relax tonight, okay?
Think of fun, happy thoughts.
I could stay here
all night if you want.
Yeah.
That might be good.
Okay.
Go to sleep.
I'm going to die.
It's not big,
but it's a well-maintained,
cozy, little house.
It's lovely.
I just adore it.
Aw, thank you.
after we were married...
Until we bought the house
across the street.
Oh, yeah. Wow.
Yeah.
So we kept it
for friends and family...
You know, a place to stay
when they visited.
Yeah.
About, uh, twice in ten years.
Well, if I were your family,
I'd come stay here all the time.
Aw. That's why we thought
it'd be nice to rent it out
to a young couple
like yourselves.
This place should be enjoyed.
Plus, we'd enjoy the company.
Where do you guys live now?
Well, we actually
don't live together.
This would be
the first time for both of us.
Aww. A little love nest.
What do you, uh...
What do you do?
to third graders,
and I'm almost done
with law school.
No kidding?
You don't look
like a lawyer, man.
- Vince!
- No, I mean, look at him.
No, it's okay. No, my mom
actually thought the same thing.
She always thought
I'd end up owning a bar.
Ah. I like bars.
Zach, this would be
so great for us.
It's so cozy and warm.
I'd feel safe here.
Okay.
Um...
You guys didn't mention
in the ad the actual rent.
How much is it?
Um, well,
what are you kids
looking to pay?
I mean, we'd struggle to pay
more than, like, 850.
Today is your lucky day.
We figured about seven
and a quarter should cover it.
Is that all right?
That's perfect.
Thank you so much.
- Our pleasure.
- Thank you.
Aw, we are happy
to have you guys.
Oh, my god!
What is wrong with you?
You could scare
the hell out of somebody.
Hmm, what time is it anyway?
Hmm. Time for you to bone up
for your civil procedure exam.
Oh, god,
I was doing that all night.
It's so boring.
Mm, you know,
speaking of boning up.
If you don't get off me
in the next...
That's not sexy.
I'm such an idiot.
Okay. Ugh.
- Hey, Zach!
- Hey.
- Good morning, buddy.
- Good morning.
I thought you had a rule...
Ah. No, I got a test today.
I got to hit the library
before it starts.
- Anything I can help you with?
- Oh, yeah?
How are you gonna help him?
What, are you gonna describe
to him what the inside
You've been dragged
in one enough times.
That's real cute, Jo.
You're gonna give this kid
a bad impression about me.
- You know that?
- No. Not possible.
Hey, why don't you guys
come over for dinner tonight?
We got some fresh eggplant
from pop's garden.
I'll make some eggplant parm.
Yeah. Yeah, that'd be nice, Jo.
I, uh... I'll ask Shawn.
You know, I don't know
what she's doing after class,
but, uh, thanks.
I'll, uh...
I'll catch you guys later.
- Okay, good luck.
- Thanks, man.
Cute kids, huh?
It's nice having them around.
Yeah, it is.
No pants! Naked!
He says, you lost a tomato.
That was the craziest thing
I'd ever seen.
And the guy says,
"you got to go.
I'm gonna call the cops."
You know what, man?
Pop started the business
he and mom came over
from Palermo.
He barely spoke
a word of English.
Started with a little
produce stand downtown.
By the time he was done,
all over the county.
That must've taken real courage.
More worry than courage.
I was always worried
that I'd do good, you know,
so I can support my family.
Of course.
You always did that, pop.
There was always food
on the table.
Thank you, Vincent.
Salut.
How did you two meet?
- What?
- I was down at the Lincoln...
I'm just gonna tell a story,
that's all.
I was down at
and I noticed
this beautiful woman
squeezing grapefruits.
Oh, wow.
- She was squeezing...
- Vince!
- This is stupid.
- Oh!
- Oh, Vince!
Mmm!
Anyways,
let's just say that I was, um,
extremely...
- Aroused?
- Interested.
- Right.
- I was gonna say interested.
- Okay.
So I waited for her
to do all of her shopping,
and then I made sure
I was at the register.
And she gave me a 20...
I gave her back 30.
And...
She's been costing me
ever since.
Mm-hmm. And worth every penny.
- Right, baby?
- Every penny, baby.
Every penny and more.
This is the best wife that
any man could ever hope for.
I couldn't imagine a wife
more beautiful than Jo.
Mmm!
Ah, okay, come on, guys.
So tell... what is it?
What's your... what's your secret?
Simple. Just never take
the love of a beautiful woman
for granted.
Just don't forget
how lucky you are.
And, Jo?
Well, you get what you give.
So I just make sure
he never wants for anything.
You guys are a beautiful couple.
You belong together.
Aw. How nice.
- I ate so much.
Do you eat enough?
Right or left?
Is there something you'd like
to ask, Mr. Bradford?
Look at you, you're so gorgeous.
Vince was right.
I can't believe
I'm actually living with you.
I still get butterflies
in my stomach...
Every time I'm about to see you.
You do?
Even now we live together?
Do you like your new home?
I'm home anywhere
I can fall into you.
Just want to feel
like this forever.
Good morning, Mr. Marino!
Oh, hi. Hi.
Look at those flowers!
You're a magician.
They're so beautiful.
Ah. Grazie.
Thank you. Thank you, my dear.
how to garden sometime?
Oh, sure, sure. No problem.
First, you need some time.
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