Wednesday, September 22, 2010

love actually.



Daniel: So what's the problem, Sammy-o? Is it just Mum, or is it something else? Maybe... school - are you being bullied? Or is it something worse? Can you give me any clues at all? 
Sam: You really want to know? 
Daniel: I really want to know. 
Sam: Even though you won't be able to do anything to help? 
Daniel: Even if that's the case, yeah. 
Sam: Okay. Well, the truth is... actually... I'm in love. 
Daniel: Sorry? 
Sam: I know I should be thinking about Mum all the time, and I am. But the truth is, I'm in love and I was before she died, and there's nothing I can do about it. 
Daniel: [laughs] Aren't you a bit young to be in love? 
Sam: No. 
Daniel: Oh, well, okay... right. Well, I mean, I'm a little relieved. 
Sam: Why? 
Daniel: Well, because I thought it would be something worse. 
Sam: [incredulous] Worse than the total agony of being in love? 
Daniel: Oh. No, you're right. Yeah, total agony.