Less Than Zero (1987)
Robert Downey Jr.: Julian
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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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Rip : Got a minute, sweetheart?
Julian : Surely.
Rip : We gots to talk business, friend.
Julian : Oh, no, all you need to do is relax. I'm gonna pay you back; all you have to do is *trust* me.
Rip : I don't wanna trust you, Julian, I just want my 50 K, all right?
Julian : Patience is next to Godliness, Rip, didn't I ever tell you that? Actually, it's the flip side of cleanliness, but it's still *pretty* fucking important if you ask me.
Rip : Then what the hell are we talking about, Julian?
Julian : We're talking about you giving me a G on spec.
Rip : No. No. No way.
Julian : Listen, listen...
Rip : You're crazy. Forget about it.
Julian : Come on. There's these girls... falling all over me... for some blow. Come on.
Rip : [pauses, hands him the coke] This is the last time.
Julian : As soon as the club deal goes through, I'm recashing you every penny.
Rip : I hope so.
Julian : Well, don't hope... trust!
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Julian : You *must* party with Julian and Blair! You must party *with* Julian and Blair! You must party with Julian *and* Blair!
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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]
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Rip : Do you have something for me?
Julian : I had it all worked out. Christ. At least I thought I did.
[long pause]
Julian : I fucked up. I don't have any money. I don't know... I don't know where I'm going to get it.
Rip : [long pause] Julian, this cannot go on forever. You owe me a lot of cash, and I'm carrying you like I'm stupid.
Julian : I know, I know. Just... just please don't cut me off, okay?
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Julian : I'll get your money back
Rip : When?
Julian : I don't know. I'm talking to my dad. I'm gonna work it out. I just know I can.
Rip : You look so sincere when you say that but you know I've heard all this before. What are you telling me that's new?
Rip : Julian, make an effort. Give me a new excuse, at least. I've heard this shit before!
Julian : No, the difference is that I mean it this time.
Rip : Good.
