#vasyl dodson

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V: Why are you nervous? Lua: Well, last time my brother and I saw each other we didn't part on the best of terms.

V: Anything I should know? Lua: We'll see how this goes first.

Lua: Luke. Luk: Luanne and... Lua: This is Vasyl. He's my- Luk: Latest drama. You're a little old to be going through a rebel phase. Don't ya think, pal?

Lua: Please don't be like that. We're only here for a couple more days. We can get along. Can't we?

Luk: You're not showing the best judgment, Lu. Look at this guy. Do you just search for trouble in every partner you choose? The last guy at least appeared normal.

Lua: Why don't you ever support me? Is that so hard? Luk: I'm not going to sit back and watch you make a fool of yourself. Look what happened last time. You had to switch schools. Do you know what people say about you? That you're delusional, crazy, and easy.

V: That's enough.

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L: Look. I know you're upset. This didn't go the way you planned it with our family, but we are going to be family. If you want to make things even, go ahead. Take your shot.

V: Why would I do that? L: Then how can I make this right?

V: You can't. L: Come on, man. There must be something...somehow we can get past this.

V: My father taught me many things before he died. One of those things is to keep a dog in your pocket, always hungry and wanting to please.

L: What does that mean?

V: It means you owe me a debt and it's only paid when I say. I'll let Luanne know you apologized though. I wouldn't want to upset her or the family.

L: Shit. I underestimated you, city boy. V: They always do.

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L: I'm so sorry. I don't know why he acted that way. He had no right to hurt you. You didn't do anything but stand up for me. You'd think he'd respect that.

L: If you want to press charges, I understand. I mean, you should. He shouldn't just get away with it. Mama's right about that. No grown man should be slinging fists.

L: Say something, Vas. You've been quiet this whole time. V: I haven't had my ass kicked since the third grade.

L: Is that...all? My brother assaulted you. V: I'm aware. L: So...what's going to happen? What are you going to do?

V: Nothing tonight, but lay here with you.

L: I really wish we could close the door. I want to comfort you.

V: You're all I need. L: I love you too.

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L: [thinking] Well, here goes nothing. [aloud] Hey, Vasyl.

L: Can we talk? V: Sure.

L: I messed things up. I shouldn't have hit you. I can appreciate you standing up for Luanne, like you should. I'm...I'm sorry, man.

V: Is that so?

L: Plumbob, don't be like that. I'm trying to be sincere. V: It's a little hard to see that.

L: Maybe you should move the hair out of your face then. V: That's better. That's real. L: What?

V: How did you think this was going to go? You apologize and I just accept it? You can keep it.

L: I'm trying to be nice. Men can accept when they're in the wrong and apologize and move on.

V: Except you don't actually think you're wrong.

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MB: I'm completely mortified, Vasyl. H: Eh, boys will be boys. They'll work it out.

MB: They are not boys. They are men and men do not throw punches because they cannot have a conversation.

H: This is men's business, Mary-Beth. In my day, one or two fights later and someone you hated became your best friend. Just give it time.

MB: We did not raise our son to be so juvenile. L: Why don't we get you cleaned up, Vas?

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V: Hmm. L: Oh stop it. It's just a little get together.

V: Little? This is the whole village. L: [giggling] You might be right about that.

Ma: [sighs] Well, here I am all gussied up for a dance, but standing on the outskirts doing nothing.

G: Aw, would milady like to dance?

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V: The air smells weird here. L: That's because it's fresh. Wait until you taste the food!

G: Did you warn him? L: Nope.