Less Than Zero (1987)
Nicholas Pryor: Benjamin Wells
Quotes
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Julian : I was wondering if I could stay at home tonight. I'd just really like to wake up and know where the hell I am for once, it'll be a nice change of pace for me.
Benjamin Wells : I can't do that.
Julian : Well I wouldn't ask, it's just my options are really kinda limited right now.
Benjamin Wells : Julian, we've been through this a hundred times.
Julian : Yeah, a hundred and one, actually.
Benjamin Wells : You conned your way through rehab, you lied, you stole. And look what you've done to our family.
Julian : I know, but I just want you to give me a break, I need you to be my father for one goddamn day just... just help me. I mean, can't you tell when I'm telling the truth?
Benjamin Wells : No. Trust was the first thing you ruined.
Julian : [starting to cry] Yeah.
[pause]
Julian : Okay, well I'm gonna go. There's this guy I owe a large sum of money to, yeah big surprise but, I'm gonna try and talk to him, I'm gonna try and do something right for once. I mean it. So I just want you to wish me luck, whether you believe me or not.
Benjamin Wells : [voice breaking] Julian? Can you stay clean, for one week? For one damn week? I'll do everything I can to help you. But I need you to help me too.
Julian : [with a blank stare] I could try.
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Julian : I mean, come on. Can't you tell when I'm telling the truth?
Benjamin Wells : No. Trust was the first thing you ruined.
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Julian : I'm real tired. I'm gonna go to bed for awhile.
Benjamin Wells : [Pushes Julian] Not here!
Julian : How about here?
Benjamin Wells : We talked about this.
Julian : When? I forgot. Refresh my memory.
Benjamin Wells : You can't stay here. Live your life anyway you want, but not here.
Julian : Just give me a second. You're the father, and I'm the son. I'm your *son*. I'm sleepy.
Seth Wells : Dad?
Benjamin Wells : Get out. I'll call the police.
Julian : [long pause] Fuck you.
Benjamin Wells : [Grabbing Julian, and yelling at once]
Seth Wells : Get out of the house!
Benjamin Wells : Seth, no! Leave him alone.
Julian : It's always a pleasure.
[Julian leaves]