💬 Four Good Days

A boy.

About the mess that I have made of my life getting high.

About this being the start of something new.

Addiction troubles and come out the other side.

After all, they've been through.

After you and Eric stole the guitars.

Ah, go hug your mom.

Ah, mind bending, Mom.

Ah, those kids are golden.

All right, Moll, come with me.

All right, so don't be an asshole.

All right.

All right. Come on, guys. Let's go, Let's go.

All right. So, um, bye, call me back.

All set.

All those empty chairs.

Almost one day down,

Along with my wedding ring, my engagement ring,

An abortion is hard enough as it is.

And after a couple of months,

And an hour, an hour later, I am meeting up with my dealer

And away from other users.

And even after all, I put you through,

And God knows I've fooled myself time and time again before.

And God knows where she is and you don't give a shit.

And he owns his own plumbing company.

And he was...

And I am there watching her like a hawk

And I can be a real hard ass.

And I can do that here. [CRYING]

And I have...

And I heard him started to rev up one of his fits.

And I just wanna get my kids back...

And I just...

And I kicked her to the curb.

And I know you don't like talking about this stuff,

And I quit my job,

And I think it might really help.

And I wanna detox

And I wanna get a job

And I was married to a man

And I'll go by myself?

And I'm working against that?

And I've done nothing but go down in life.

And I've had these, like, realizations like,

And in a couple of months,

And it blocks opioids from getting into your system.

And it'll only be a couple of hours.

And never a refill denied.

And never gets sick.

And now all of a sudden, your body's a temple.

And numb.

And one month clean will turn into two months

And pretending that I'm not.

And she keeps asking about you.

And so did you.

And some thing's demand more immediate attention.

And staying on couches.

And that means that I can't get high for an entire month.

And that's exactly what she friggin' got, didn't she?

And the appointment?

And the weekend, visiting the kids?

And then a shot once a month.

And then one night I came home

And then she just vanished.

And then the next, you disappeared

And two months into six.

And walked out with a prescription for 75 Oxy

And we're, without giving too much away, very in sync, intimately.

And when your sister was eight,

And you and I both know that.

ANSWERING MACHINE: Hey, this is Dale. Leave a message... or don't.

Any news?

Any one of these would be totally captivating...

Anyone? I need some help.

Are you buying? You looking for a fix?

Are you crazy?

Are you doing this to me right now?

Are you done? Are you out of drugs?

Are you enjoying this?

Are you fucking kidding me?

Are you gonna be all right?

Are you kidding me?

Are you selling the house or buying me one?

Argh!

As rickety as hell.

AUTOMATED VOICE: Door one.

AUTOMATED VOICE: Door One.

Beautiful baby though.

Because getting high makes me forget

Because he knows that this is urgent.

Because he says that we're...

Because I can't control it, Deb.

Because I didn't want another thing to feel shitty about.

Because I have...

Because I need a break from all the craziness.

Because I, uh... my license was suspended because of so many DUIs.

Because it was on vibrate.

Because maybe, the moment her father's sperm reached your egg,

Because you don't have time for more bull.

Beds open up every day.

Boredom, anxiety, shame, loneliness.

BOTH: Smallest violin in the world.

But even if I did have my license,

But I can't apologize for trying to survive.

But I do not want you to take it in the wrong way.

But I have a new boyfriend.

But I have had sex for drugs.

But I think it might be easier

But I was so tired of...

But I'll have my phone on me,

But if you need anything, call me...

But if you start to have trouble breathing, speak up.

But it just goes on and on.

But it really seems different this time.

But it's not up to me to change any of that.

But last week I was sleeping on the streets.

But looking really good on Instagram.

But most people go there sooner or later.

But she chickened out at the last minute.

But she needed to be high because she was too sensitive, but not...

But she's gonna have to go through it.

But there is one catch if it's going to last

But you know what?

But, you know, pretty damn good under the circumstances.

But...

But... But I didn't...

By the way, you're not going to make me feel guilty about this either,

Bye, kiddo.

Can I at least come inside and shower?

Can I meet him? Do you get visits?

Can I play?

Can we go and find a friend of mine?

Can we have some fucking help here?

Can we have some help out here, please?

Can you make a right up here?

Can you open the garage door?

Can you please just give me 20 bucks

Can you, can you please just talk to Dr. Ortiz?

Can't believe I went through with it.

Chloe never got it.

Chris will be here.

Cigarettes, cupcakes.

Close it.

Coach Miller.

COACH: Did you know that

COACH: Good to see you.

COLTON: Chill, bruh. We like you.

Come on, get him!

Come on, sit with me.

Come on! Come on!

Come on.

Come on. Come on.

Come on. No, no, no, don't press that.

Confident, honest. Taking full responsibility.

Dale, pick up the fucking phone.

DEB: No, they won't. They could stay with me.

DEB: Now know what it's like.

DEB: Oh, how are you? [KISSES]

DEB: Oh, my God.

DEB: Okay, well, let's go inside.

DEB: What the fuck?

DEB: Why didn't I hear your phone ring?

DEB: Yeah.

Degraded myself

Depending on how things were going.

Did I really sell your wedding rings?

Did you ever take that class?

Did you ever...

Did you have running water at least?

Did you shoot up in here?

Did you tell him that I was staying here?

Do either of you know what an opioid antagonist is?

Do I have to spell it out for you?

Do I look like I'm shopping?

Do I need to?

Do I?

Do what you're gonna do.

Do you have any fucking idea how hard it is for us

Do you have your Medicaid card?

Do you hear yourself?

Do you know how many times that I have told myself that?

Do you know I used to date him?

Do you recognize her?

Do you remember...

Do you think I'm scared of you?

Do you want to know why she's an addict?

Do you?

Doctor, please, can you help? She's in acute withdrawal.

DOCTOR: I think that's a good choice.

DOCTOR: I'm gonna level with you, Molly,

Does Dad know that I'm home?

Does Sammy even exist?

Don't have a job.

Don't make me call the police.

Don't want their goddamn pity.

Dragging your friends with you.

Emergency room stuff.

Eric and I used to live there.

Eric said you... you didn't want him to be with you.

Even one on TV.

Every time the phone rings, my heart stops.

Every time you come into this house, something disappears.

Everything here looks good.

Exactly.

Except the videos just put them to sleep.

Excuse me?

FDA approved.

Fever, vomiting, paranoia, insomnia. All that's normal.

Finding something of my own.

Fine, five minutes. I know where she lives.

Fine. Yeah, okay.

Fine. Yeah.

For all the shit that I have put everybody through.

For all, all the dead dreams.

For causing you so much pain,

For drugs, in ways...

For how long?

For maybe like a week or maybe even more.

For the past couple of years and told myself

From morning sickness and withdrawals

Fuck you!

Fuck, you, Dale!

Fuck! Were you always this heartless bitch? Huh?

Fuck.

Fucking walk away!

Get in here.

Get in the goddamn car!

GREG: You fucked up! You got me fucked up now.

Guitar Eric, your boyfriend.

Had it on her phone, I nearly wet myself when I heard it.

Hands, feet.

Has your dad called?

Have done nothing.

Have you ever been through detox?

Have you heard from Molly?

Have you heard from your sister?

Haven't we been over this a lot?

He came over to the car trying to sell me some drugs.

He can't get enough of the world falling apart.

He got a hairline fracture flying off a swing set.

He helps us with homework and stuff.

He hurt his back.

He said he'll be here in 15 minutes.

He said something about you being pregnant.

He wants me to get him pain killers.

He was so clingy.

He...

He... he said that he can pick me up.

He's fine with it.

He's funny, you know, which is always great, right?

He's gone. I've been living on my own on the streets

He's on his iPad all the time.

Her name is Sammy, we used to live together sometimes.

Her problem started in a doctor's office just like this.

Heroin has a 97 percent relapse rate.

Heroin, methadone and some crack.

Heroin, Oxy, narco.

Hey, I hope you're having fun with the kids.

His temper tantrums, his moods.

Hmph.

Holy shit.

How am I supposed to get better

How do you guys still have so much energy?

How long have you been addicted?

How many fake phone calls have you made since you hurt your knee?

How much heroin have I paid for?

How was it with Sean?

How would you know? You weren't even there...

How's Dad?

Huh?

I always knew your talent for lying would, you know, come in handy.

I am a fucking moron.

I am not gonna make it another week,

I am so sorry

I am such a self absorbed asshole.

I am. I, um...

I bet they don't come. Why?

I can do that. All right?

I can get the shot.

I can't. I can't...

I did. I even took them to the movies, but then, um...

I didn't have an abortion, I carried it to term.

I do. But the doctor says I can't have any.

I don't fucking believe you people.

I don't get it. That kid lives off of junk food.

I don't know, Ash.

I don't know, but we shouldn't laugh.

I don't know.

I don't know. I guess I must have after rehab.

I don't know...

I don't think I can make it.

I don't want to do this anymore, okay?

I don't want to love her anymore.

I ended it with Eric.

I entered my number.

I fail every single day.

I faked it.

I feel good.

I feel like a toddler.

I found myself with a baby,

I give a shit.

I give a shit. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about her.

I got high.

I got pregnant again and we were,

I got pregnant with your sister.

I guess I must have forgotten.

I guess some of you may have heard about the heroin epidemic.

I hate it as well, but it's just our reality.

I have robbed her blind.

I have something for you.

I have woken up almost every morning

I haven't seen her like this since...

I haven't seen her since she was pregnant.

I haven't seen you like that for so long.

I haven't showered in weeks.

I held everything together...

I just can't.

I just need some place safe that I can get clean.

I just want now to be now.

I just want to build momentum.

I just... I am so sorry

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up,

I know it's not been an easy week,

I know, I know, I know...

I left that night.

I live at home with my mom,

I love you.

I mean what you really meant was our life?

I mean, do you fucking hear yourself?

I mean, someone who's gone through...

I mean, what's the alternative?

I met him up Rachel Nixon's engagement party.

I met up with a dealer.

I might have to.

I moved over to Lincoln last year.

I need it to beep every time the door opens.

I need your pee, now.

I need your pee.

I never had sex for money,

I opened that...

I really believe that.

I really don't think they should allow men to retire.

I remember worrying about what was next.

I said I can't keep pills at the house.

I said I need your pee, like, in a plastic container.

I saw Eric today.

I set the alarm.

I should call the police on him right now.

I still get panic attacks when there's a siren.

I think everything's okay now.

I think I left my wallet at home.

I think it was pretty hard for his, her parents.

I think it's good, you know, him trusting me more.

I think she might make it this time.

I think that she's in trouble.

I think we were at a pretty good point.

I think you should know that Molly is home.

I thought maybe you'd like to finish it someday.

I thought withdrawals were supposed to be over.

I thought you couldn't stand to be around us, around me.

I thought you said that you weren't gonna let her back in until she was clean.

I thought your phone was dead.

I wanna come home.

I want to show you something.

I want to start helping people, to just start making up

I was a straight A student who never graduated high school.

I was at the pharmacy and the lady next to me,

I was high.

I was pretending.

I was seeing glimpses of the old Moll.

I wish someone like you would come and talk to these kids.

I woke up the next morning and you were gone.

I would never let myself fall that far.

I...

I'd be even more resentful and angry

I'd be furious...

I'll drive you to detox right now.

I'll give you call in a couple of weeks

I'll just detox under a highway

I'll leave you!

I'll see you in a month. Congratulations.

I'll see you Monday at 8:00.

I'll see you when you're clean.

I'll tell him.

I'll think about it.

I'm 31 years old,

I'm a terrible person.

I'm always thinking about the past,

I'm begging you. [RETCHES]

I'm bored shitless and craving.

I'm doing good.

I'm done.

I'm freezing.

I'm gonna give you some ointment to take home.

I'm gonna go have a cigarette.

I'm gonna go to Sean's, I'm gonna go stay with Sean.

I'm gonna keep loving her, right?

I'm good.

I'm happy you're home.

I'm in recovery.

I'm just checking in with with you about tomorrow.

I'm just gonna go and check real quick.

I'm just saying this is what you have to do.

I'm just sorry that you had to go through that alone.

I'm just trying to get her temperature down.

I'm not clean.

I'm not going to let myself stab it into my chest.

I'm not judging you.

I'm not one for public speaking. So...

I'm not your "bruh," bruh.

I'm not your fucking punching bag, Deb!

I'm not your fucking punching bag!

I'm okay with it.

I'm okay.

I'm pouring a glass. Do you want some?

I'm proud of you.

I'm scared for you whenever she's around.

I'm thriving. I'm living my best life.

I'm tired of what we've been through.

I'm tired.

I've always done it with my eyes wide open.

I've been trying to call you.

I've heard this speech for 10 years.

If I didn't repeat this stuff to myself.

If I just ordered in some heroin.

If I say it's sunny outside, are you gonna go and check?

If now's a bad time,

If she can only hang on for a couple more days.

If there's anyone or anything

If there's anyone who has the strength to break free of this shit,

If you give me your pee, I can pass the drug test.

If you let her in, she's gonna blow up your life.

If you paid more attention to her when she got that injury.

If you think that I was trying to scheme you, I wasn't.

If you're hoping for pity, there's none coming.

If you're serious,

In New Jersey, with a family in their forties.

In southeast, is that right?

In ways that you don't want to know.

Is everything okay?

Is it fucking safe? Oh, God.

Is it safe?

Is so incredibly difficult on you.

Is that her?

Is that the game you want to play?

It gets really cold at night.

It helps me...

It helps, you know. It helps.

It is called a waiting room for a reason.

It is.

It puts you into something called rapid withdrawal.

It was a terrible location,

It will be good. I can see the kids.

It's 10:00 am.

It's a chance.

It's a little crazy at the house right now.

It's a shot we give you once a month,

It's after six o'clock.

It's always what she said since she was a teenager.

It's because of you people.

It's Colson Kirsebom.

It's just that I don't have to worry about you.

It's just that, uh...

It's just that...

It's like what you said on the message last night

It's me, Eric. Molly's old boyfriend.

It's not the real you.

It's probably under the pillow or something.

It's ridiculous.

It's the alarm.

It's you.

It's your thing, huh?

It's, uh, 10:03.

It's... it's real good.

Jesus, it's like I'm in prison.

Jesus, Molly.

Jesus, what do you want me to say?

Jesus! You are unhinged! You are scaring me!

Jesus.

Jesus. What is that sound?

Just call.

Just don't let her suck you in.

Just don't worry about it.

Just feeding me pat little phrases.

Just get in the car!

Just get us back there. I've never seen her like this.

Just like a mausoleum.

Just money for a hotel then.

Just riveted.

Just two more days.

Just wish life could be more like this.

Just... I don't know. Just being yourself.

Kiddo.

Kids are indestructible.

Kids, work. I'm tired all the time.

Ladies.

Last time you used?

Leaving you,

Let go and let God...

Let me know if you need anything, huh?

Let me see.

Let's go.

Let's talk about our options. Hmm?

Let's try them for size.

Let's. You walked out on us because you wanted to find the new you.

Like the money you needed for shoes or for glasses?

Like what?

Like, I just couldn't live with the uncertainty.

Like, it was just so sudden.

Long time, my goodness.

Look, I could have stayed back at Sean's,

Look, I want to go help her.

Look, I, I am not going to make it to Monday if I stay here.

Look, this could be it, okay?

Make her tummy hurt.

MAN: No, I'm good!

Maybe she'd taken the pills the year before,

Maybe you could wait for another week.

Maybe. But until the court rules on it,

Me and your dad, you know, for a moment.

Me too, maybe.

Medicaid pays for three nights.

Miss, can you sign this form?

Mm hm.

Mm mm.

Mmm hmm.

Molly Wheeler Margaret.

Molly, come on!

Molly, I am so done with your fucking...

Molly, I'm here now.

Molly, stop. Just stop.

Molly, that's my grandson.

Molly, wait here.

Molly, we can definitely try.

MOLLY: Get him, get him.

MOLLY: Hey.

MOLLY: Hm.

MOLLY: I was just trying to help Sammy.

MOLLY: I'll stay at a hotel.

MOLLY: If I wasn't a junkie, would you even ask?

MOLLY: Insurance companies. They run the fucking world.

MOLLY: It's so beautiful out here.

MOLLY: Ma.

MOLLY: Mm.

MOLLY: No! No, no!

MOLLY: Oh, my God. Who are you?

MOLLY: Okay,

MOLLY: Uh, I don't know.

MOLLY: Well, you must love running.

MOLLY: Yeah, hello.

MOLLY: Yeah.

Molly! Please!

Molly's amazing salon.

Molly's in there.

Moly, what the fuck are you...

Mom, don't leave.

Mom, I don't know who this is.

Mom, I swear to God, I did not know that he was there.

Mom, look at me.

Mom, maybe if she sees me doing good, it will help her get help.

Mom, you suck. You totally suck.

Mom!

Mom! Mom, he's touching me.

Mom.

Money, jewelry, credit cards.

More fucking relentless than heroin, it's you.

Mrs. Wheeler, I'm hungry.

Muscle spasms, cold sweats,

My dealer.

My kids are a gift.

My life. Basically my life's a trigger.

My old ring tone makes me pee, literally. [LAUGHS]

My phone died.

No kids, rich enough to have a boat.

No rush, whenever you're ready.

No shit, Sherlock.

No way. Are you crazy?

No, it's another you.

No, Mom, please.

No, no, because I'm here now.

No, no, no, I can't wait.

No, no, no, no, no. That's cheating.

No, she, um...

No, that's survival.

No, we, uh...

No, you, you have drugs in your system.

No!

No! You're such a trigger!

No.

No. Come back when you're clean.

No. How could I possibly forget it?

No. I don't need any.

No. I'll go get my things.

No. I'll pick you up in three days.

No. It's a closed adoption just like I wanted.

No. It's... It's more than that.

No. Relax. You, you just said she was doing good.

Now if you still have drugs in your system

Now it's not a magic bullet.

Now that's a lie.

Now that's, that's terrible.

Now who sucks, huh? Cheater?

Now, these are temps.

Of course she did.

Of course, I did.

Of course.

Oh, and he has a girlfriend.

Oh, boy. Well, when it's real, you let me know.

Oh, come on, Dale.

Oh, did I tell you we just got back from a trip to Napa?

Oh, don't fucking walk away.

Oh, don't go out there yet.

Oh, fuck off.

Oh, God, that was such a bad idea.

Oh, God!

Oh, I don't think that she wants to see me.

Oh, I forgot.

Oh, I'm fine, Ashley.

Oh, Jesus Christ. Did you even bother to call her?

Oh, just fucking drive.

Oh, Molly.

Oh, my God! Are you serious?

Oh, my God! Get in the car. Get in the car. Quick.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. I can't. I can't...

Oh, my God. You look good.

Oh, no, no, I'll be fine.

Oh, shit. Mrs. Wheeler.

Oh, what the fuck?

Oh, why the fuck did we do this?

Oh, you know, a lot of good memories.

Oh, you know, don't talk about her like that.

Oh, you're planning her funeral now, huh?

Oh!

Oh! [LAUGHS] That's reassuring.

Oh.

Oh. Oh, Mom, please, make it stop.

Oh. Yeah. I didn't want to touch it.

Oh...

Oh... Okay, sweetie.

Okay, but first can I stay here a couple of days.

Okay, I'm almost there.

Okay, I'm leaving.

Okay, so you know the drill.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay. Bye.

Okay. Just come out with it.

Okay. So what was that?

Okay. You've made your point. Can I please come home now?

On your little two year hiatus.

One moment...

Open it.

Or a year after, she wouldn't have gotten hooked.

Four Good Days
"Four Good Days" is an intense drama movie helmed by Rodrigo García, released in 2020. The poignant story revolves around Deb, portrayed by Glenn Close, who desperately tries to save her daughter Molly, played by Mila Kunis, from the clutches of drug addiction. As mother and daughter navigate the challenging journey of detox, relapse, and recovery, they face harrowing emotional obstacles that test their resilience. With powerful performances from Close and Kunis, the film sheds light on the devastating impact addiction has on families. To immerse yourself in the gripping story of "Four Good Days," you can play and download the sounds from the film here.
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