A Part to Buy

Been a while since we last spoke.
Yeah, things got in the way.
What kind of things?
I’d rather not say.
Guessing you’re the quiet type?
Yeah.
So, what brings you ‘round here?
I’m looking for something.
What might that something be?
It’s something for a car
Gonna guess that it’s for the engine?
Nah, it’s a headlight
Something happened to your car?
Nope, my brother’s
Ah
So, you have a headlight on you?
Yeah. I’m gonna go get it.
You want me to wait here?
Yeah
(The other guy goes to get the piece)
(The guy waits a while)
(He waits)
(He waits)
(He waits)
(And he waits some more)
(More time passes; the guy gets impatient)
(He starts making plans to leave)
(He gets ready to head to his car)
(He hears footsteps heading his way)
(The other guy sees white wisps of smoke)
(The other guy gets closer)
(The guy stares at him as he draws out smoke)
(The other guy finally approaches the guy)
(The guy is silent as puffs of smoke fly)
You know those things aren’t good for ya, right?
Yeah.
(The guy takes a drag off his cigarette)
Ya don’t care?
Nah. I’m gonna die at some point.
That’s pretty messed up, dude.
What do I care? You definitely don’t.
What the fuck is your problem?
(The guy takes a drag off his cigarette)
(He blows the smoke in the other guy’s direction)
(The other guy briefly closes his eyes)
(The smoke dissipates)
(A bit of time passes as neither man speaks)
Shit, dude..you’re being all emo now.
(The guy remains silent. He keeps smoking)
Dude....dude.....dude......dude.......dude.......
(The guy lets the smoke out into the air)
You keep ignoring me. You want the part or not?
Don’t really have much of a choice.
(The other guy pauses a bit)
Need to give the part to my brother.
I see.
Show it to me.
Look who’s talking now.
Give me the part or else....
Or else what?
(The guy takes a last drag off his cigarette)
(The guy stubs the cigarette)
(The guy gazes at the other with a steely glance)
Look, dude. I don’t like ya much.
That’s obvious...
But keep messing with me, and things will get ugly
I’d rather not have to fight you
But if it comes to that, then so be it
(The other guy sees the guy’s seriousness; he gulps)
Alright, dude. Here’s your part.
(The guy grabs the part, looking at it intently)
(He looks at it)
(He keeps looking at it)
(Some time passes)
Um, dude..are you done?
Yeah.
Alright, cool..where’s the money?
How much?
‘Bout 100 bucks.
Bit pricey, but I’ve seen pricier pieces
So you’re gonna pay?
Yeah. Hold up, though. Need a sec.
(The guy looks over the part one last time)
Really, dude? Really?
Yeah. Really. I’m done.
Great. Pay up.
(The guy digs through his pockets, finding the money)
Here ya go.
(The other guy inspects the money briefly. He smirks)
Great doing business with ya.
Sure, dude...Sure....
(The guy walks away, boarding his Thunderbird)
(He inserts the key; the car roars to life)
(He heads down the dirt road)
(He drives a bit)
(He drives a bit)
(He drives a bit more)
(He reaches the end of the dirt road)
(He merges to the two-lane road)
(He drives on the two-lane road for a while)
I really hope my brother appreciates this.
This wasn’t exactly the easiest thing to do.
Hell, he really should have done this, not me.
But whatever, complaining ain’t gonna help.
(He digs into his pocket, grabbing a cig)
(He grabs a lighter and lights the cig)
(He keeps on driving)
(He keeps on driving a while)
(He keeps on driving a while longer)
(He takes a drag off the cigarette)
(He keeps driving)
(Ultimately, he reaches the ramp to go on the highway)
(Merging into the highway, he drives for a while)
(He takes a last drag, then puts the cig out)
(During the drive, the day turns into night)
(He drives a while)