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Pete Van Heuten: [standing outside his home where his wife's family is waiting to have Christmas dinner] That's my chair in there. You wanna know the truth? I can't fill it.
Charlie Arglist: Neither could I, if it makes you feel any better.
Pete Van Heuten: Listen, Charlie. Before we go in, there's something I have to tell you. It's been on my conscience, and you can punch me if you want to.
Charlie Arglist: I don't think I'm gonna want to.
Pete Van Heuten: Back when you and Sarabeth were still married, that last year... she and I were fucking.
Charlie Arglist: [not surprised] No kidding?
Pete Van Heuten: Like minks. Everywhere. Kitchen table, your bed, garage.
Charlie Arglist: Wow.
Pete Van Heuten: Jesus, Charlie, we were friends! It doesn't make you angry?
Charlie Arglist: Actually, it makes me curious. It makes me wonder who she's fucking now.
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Renata: [answers phone] Hello?
Charlie Arglist: Renata?
Renata: Charlie.
Charlie Arglist: Listen. You were right. Vic and I have been skimming.
Renata: Well, duh!
Charlie Arglist: I think Roy Gelles must have found out, and I think he might have killed Vic.
Renata: That's terrible!
Charlie Arglist: So I was thinking it might be best if I left town, and I was wondering if you wanted to come with me.
Renata: You have the money?
Charlie Arglist: What? Which?
Renata: The money we're talking about. That you and Vic have been skimming. Try to keep up, OK?
Charlie Arglist: No. Vic had it.
Renata: So, your idea is that we should run away together and be poor?
Charlie Arglist: I thought I'd give it a shot.
Joe Caballero
Extended Reading
