ROWDY SINGS THE BLUES Dialogue between Rowdy and Arnold

ROWDY SINGS THE BLUES
Dialogue between Rowdy and Arnold
ROWDY
I thought you were on suspension, dickwad. I’m happy you are here.’
ARNOLD
Kiss my ass
ARNOLD
Can I tell you a secret?
ROWDY
It better not be girly
ARNOLD
It’s not
ROWDY
Okay, then, tell me.
ARNOLD
I’m transferring to Reardan.
ROWDY
That’s not funny.
ARNOLD
It’s not supposed to be funny. I’m transferring to Reardan. I want you to come with
me.
ROWDY
And when are you going on this imaginary journey?
ARNOLD
It’s not imaginary. It’s real. And I’m transferring now. I start school tomorrow at
Reardan.
ROWDY
You better quit saying that. You are getting me mad.
ARNOLD
I’m not trying to get you mad. I’m telling the truth. I’m leaving the rez, man, and I
want you to come with me. Come on. It will be an adventure.
ROWDY
I don’t even drive through that town. What makes you think I want to go to school
there?
ARNOLD
Rowdy, I’m going to Reardan tomorrow.
ROWDY
You’ll never do it. You are too scared.
ARNOLD
I’m going.
ROWDY
No way, you’re a wuss.
ARNOLD
I’m doing it.
ROWDY
You’re a pussy
ARNOLD
I’m going to Reardan tomorrow.
ROWDY
You’re really serious?
ARNOLD
Rowdy, I’m as serious as a tumor.
ROWDY
Don’t touch me you retarded fag!
ARNOLD
Rowdy, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. You can still come with me. You’re still my best friend.
ROWDY
You always thought you were better than me.
ARNOLD
No, no, I don’t think I’m better than anybody. I think I’m worse than everybody else.
ROWDY
Why are you leaving?
ARNOLD
I have to go. I’m going to die if I don’t leave.