– So, what’s up?
– Not much, just a little fucked up is all.
– Fucked up? Why?
– I really don’t wanna talk about it.
– Come on, Man, give it up. It’s me, for Christsake.
– Oh I don’t know. I can’t get past things with “You Know Who.”
– What do you mean?
– It’s like she’s the one thing I want the most but I can’t have. You know what I mean?
– You better not be talking about who I think you’re talking about.
– I’m afraid so.
– I’ve told you to stay away from her. You should just let her go.
– Yeah, I guess you’re right.
– You know I’m right, but you still insist on putting your heart in the line of fire. What do I have to do to get it through your thick skull that she’s only going to be trouble? And I’ll tell you another thing for sure, the longer you hang on to her, the more trouble she’s going to give you in the end, trust me.
– But I can’t help it.
– Bullshit! The word here isn’t can’t, it’s won’t. You won’t do anything about it.
– It’s not as easy as you think.
– Yeah, right. You think I don’t know about easy and hard? You think my heart’s never been in a vise before? Come on, I’ve had the life squeezed out of it by the best of them.
– I know you have. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t be dumping all this on you.
– Fucking right you shouldn’t. Man you’re crazy as a loon, you know that? I just don’t know what to say to you anymore.
– Stop giving me grief already. Jesus, can’t you see I’m not doing so good right now. I thought you were supposed to be my friend.
– Yeah, well… You know I’m you’re friend, but that doesn’t make you any less crazy… I guess I shouldn’t be coming down on you so hard. Sorry.
– It’s okay, I know I’d probably be saying the same things if the shoe was on the other foot. Plus, right now you’re the only friend I’ve got.
– I’ve heard that one before. So where is she now?
– Still the same place.
– You think that’s such a good idea? They’re still searching, you know.
– Don’t worry, it’s safe.
– You’re never going to let her go, are you?
– I really don’t wanna talk about it.
the lazy photographer 