Mid 1990s, Texas: Fred: A bunch of junkies and spoiled movie actors? In the graduate physics program at UCLA?
from A Hole in the World (Season 5)
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(flash back to Fred, pre-grad school, packing to leave for L.A., her parents -- Roger & Trish -- hovering)

ROGER: I don't see why it has to be this way. There are plenty of good schools in the area.

FRED: I know. And I have a nice room and I could meet a nice boy and we could get married and live in my nice room—

TRISH: Well, he'd have to be a smallish fella.

FRED: —and we could have sweet little babies that could sleep in the drawer.

ROGER: I do not see a downside to this plan.

FRED: Daddy, I love you like pancakes, but I'm gettin' the hell out of here.

TRISH: Language!

ROGER: She should say it. That's where she's going: Hell A.

FRED: It's Los Angeles, the City of Angels, remember?

ROGER: And if you meet one angel there, I'll eat the dogs. A bunch of junkies and spoiled movie actors—that's who you're gonna meet.

FRED: In the graduate physics program at UCLA?

ROGER: You don't know.

TRISH: (to Roger) Sweetie, why don't you check the Chevy one more time?

ROGER: The Chevy's fine. (walks toward the door) I slept in a drawer 'til I was three. Didn't stunt me none. (exits)

FRED: Oh, did you call Bethany? Is it still OK?

TRISH: Late as you like. She says they'll leave you a key in case they turn in.

FRED: I know I'm forgettin' somethin'.

TRISH: Just call us up, we'll drive it up to you, move in. No problem.

FRED: Mom.

TRISH: I'm just scarin' ya.

FRED: Don't worry. I'll call ya lots. (hugs her mom)

TRISH: I know ya will.

FRED: (gasps) Feigenbaum!

(she runs to a shelf near the window; grabs a stuffed bunny doll)

FRED: I can't make the trip without Feigenbaum.

TRISH: He doesn't quite look up to it.

FRED: Hush. He's the master of chaos. He'll love L.A.—all my junkie, movie-actor friends.

TRISH:(snaps) Don't you joke. (worried) Now, you gotta promise me that you're gonna be careful.

FRED: I'm gonna study, mom. I'm gonna learn every damn thing they know up there, and then figure out some stuff they don't. And I'll be careful. I'll even be dull, boring. Cross my heart.

(cut to Fred, fighting demons with a flamethrower, having a great time)


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Credits:
written by: Joss Whedon; Original transcript by CariCranberry. Edited & formatted by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/angel/season5/transcripts/5x15_tran.php
VIEWCOUNT (through last month): 15


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