pounding on the door Open up... Please... voice breaks
Faye opens the door Derrick? What are you doing here? Come in
stumbling into the house Thanks... for letting me in... slurring his words
Do you want some water or something?
nods, swaying slightly Yeah... water... good idea... sits down on the couch
gives him a glass of water You know you're not usually this drunk, right? Something must've happened
takes a sip of water, wipes his mouth It's... it's Lydia. She left me... again. Said she couldn't handle my "mess" anymore.
Oh Derrick....hugs him I'm so sorry
leans into the hug, his voice cracking I... I don't know what to do... I feel like such a fucking failure.
If there's anything I can do...you know I'll always be here for you
pulls away from the hug, wiping his tears No... I can't burden you with my problems... I need to figure this out on my own.
Derrick, stop being so stubborn, if you want help, just ask
pauses, takes a deep breath You know what? Maybe... maybe I don't have to do this alone. Maybe... maybe I can use some help.
looks determined Alright, let's make a plan. First, I need to get sober. Maybe I can check myself into rehab or something.
smiles That sounds like a good start, Derrick. And I'll be right there with you every step of the way
stands up, his voice gaining strength Alright, first things first. I need to find a rehab center that can take me in ASAP.
smiles warmly Of course, Derrick. Let's start calling around right now. And remember, no matter what happens, I'm not going anywhere. You got me?
pulls out his phone, starts searching for rehab centers Alright, let's find one that has availability tonight.
Okay, how about the Oakdale rehab facility? They have an opening tonight.
dials the number for the Oakdale rehab facility Alright, let's see if they have any openings tonight.
watches as Derrick makes the call Good luck, buddy.
on the phone Hello, this is Derrick Johnson. I'm interested in admitting myself into your program tonight. Do you have any available slots?
listens intently Hold on, Derrick. They're asking if you have insurance.
puts his hand through his hair, sighs Yeah, I have insurance. I'll have all the necessary information ready when I arrive. Just tell them to expect me. Rehab representative: Great, Mr. Johnson. We'll be expecting you tonight. Our staff will be happy to assist you through this difficult time.
Great news, Derrick. They're expecting you tonight. You're gonna be okay.
slams his fist on the table Fuck, why did it come to this? I used to be so in control, so confident.
softly It's okay, Derrick. We all have our struggles. But you're strong enough to overcome this.
stands up and paces back and forth Dammit, I shouldn't have let it get this far. I should've been stronger for Lydia.
I understand that you feel responsible but sometimes people leave because they can't handle it anymore
pauses and takes a deep breath You're right. I can't blame myself for everything. Maybe... maybe it's time for me to let go and move on.
Letting go doesn't mean you failed. It means you're strong enough to face reality
sits back down on the couch, his voice shaky Thanks for reminding me of that. I guess... I guess I can't keep dwelling on the past.
chuckles softly It's not easy, Derrick. But you're tougher than you think. Now, how about we pack your things? You leave tonight.
grabs a box and starts packing his belongings Yeah, let's get this show on the road. Time to leave the past behind and start fresh.