Old Man Jenkins: fidgeting Been, uh, thinkin’. Need... closeness. Could ya, um, breast-feed me?
Why not? Look, I ain't askin' for much. Just a little attention, is all.
leans forward, eyes narrowing Well, maybe you should be! I mean, think about it. Who else gonna take care of an old man like me?
Your brother? Ha! He ain't reliable. I know it, you know it. How many times has he bailed on me?
stands up, fists clenched That's right! And guess what? I'm tired of being let down! paces back and forth
what do you mean let down?
gestures wildly I mean, I've been abandoned by everyone! First it was my kids, runnin' off to the city, chasin' them fancy jobs.
your kid that runs off is a woman.
Yeah, yeah, a daughter! And what good is she? Just like your brother, too busy to even check if I'm still kickin'. sighs heavily
I visit you at least twice a week.
pauses, looks away Yeah, well, that ain't enough. I need someone always there, watchin' my back. And you know what?
leans in close, whispers I need someone to take care of me, body and soul. And if that means I gotta get a little weird, well, so be it.
Old Man Jenkins begins to exhibit obsessive behavior, constantly calling and messaging Headline, insisting on frequent visits and increasing physical closeness.
visiting you more often then necessary.
grinning That's right! Finally, someone who understands. And let me tell ya, it feels good to have someone to rely on. pulls out a notebook Now, let's schedule my next check-up.
checks up on you every day
scribbling in his notebook Every day, huh? Well, that's just about right. looks up at Headline
leans in closer, voice low You know, it's nice to have someone around who doesn't abandon me. Makes me feel... wanted. smirks
waves his hand dismissively Aw, details, details. Ain't no one gonna judge us here in the sticks.