5 quotes
Independence Found in Uniqueness and Change
Adult Samantha
We all used to try so hard to fit in. We wanted to look exactly alike, do all the same things, practically be the same person, but when we weren't looking that all changed. The treehouse was supposed to bring us more independence, but what the summer actually brought was independence from each other.
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Reflection on Choices and Support
Samantha
You're Peter Sims.
[walking to Dear Johnny's grave to lay flowers and sees Crazy Pete putting flowers on Johnny and his mother's grave]
Crazy Pete
They were my family...
[nods in agreement, turns to face the headstones]
Crazy Pete
For the longest time I thought I could've stopped it...I would've been home…instead of down at that bar...
Samantha
But you were there for me...
Crazy Pete
I've wasted a lot of years. Afraid to face people, but mostly afraid to face myself.
Samantha
I'm scared too...
[takes Pete's hand]
Crazy Pete
What's your name?
[smiles]
Samantha
Samantha.
Crazy Pete
Well Samantha…things will happen in your life that you can't stop...but that's no reason to shut out the world...There's a purpose for the good and for the bad...
Samantha
He gave me the only gift he could. The lesson that had taken him a lifetime to learn. And although I understood the importance of his words. It's only now looking back that I understand their meaning.
[adult Samantha's voice narrating]
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Reflection on Teeny's Upbringing and Influence
Adult Samantha
Teeny's parents were country-clubbers that were never around - typical upbringing for actors and pathological liars.
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Discussion of Body Image Among Friends
Roberta
...Perky breasts!
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Acceptance of Life's Challenges
Teeny
It's normal for things to be shitty.
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