A Violent Reunion and Car Accident

Voyage. Hey Mom. Yeah, I I know it's late. I'm sorry, I I just wanted to call you before the police do. There's been an accident. No, I I'm fine. Are you sitting down? Yeah, I think it would be best if you did. It's dead. Yeah. He was thrown from the car. not have had his belt on. Mm. Dad is He didn't make it. Who is driving? I I was, but it's not my fault it Mom, it's raining and the car just started sliding and I No, no, Mom, please. Please, please don't go, Mom, please! Thank you, Dick. Uh that that was great, but did you prepare any of the material we sent you? So I looked it over. Um I just don't think that it really resonated with the character. None of the dialogue really showed the gravitas that I think he deserves. Jake Jake. Look, I get that there's a vision And all but the lines that were sent to me were just so... pedestrian. You you are aware that the writer is sitting at this table, correct? Hey. I am sorry. I look I didn't mean anything by it. All writers have to start somewhere, right? Jacob, we can't use alternate dialogue. The script is locked. We need to hear the lines as written. If you could, please, just start again with the provided material. Whenever you're ready. Uh Mm. Okay, so you didn't do the audition then. No, I did do it. Uh-huh. It just wasn't what they wanted. They wanted some brainless nobody to recite their amateur script exactly as right. Right, okay. Yeah, you mean like I don't know. An actor then. Look, if they wanted an actor, I would have heard back by now. You do realize how pretentious you sound when you get like this, right? Like you have to hear that, right? I wouldn't call it pretentious per se. I prefer to look at it as having artistic integrity. Okay, well, yeah, all of that, whatever that is, it doesn't pay the bills, Jacob. And also I don't think it's even possible to say per se without being pretentious. So look, I'm not gonna waste my time reciting derivative bullshit for a part as an unnamed victim on some random cross. And it would lead to more work. Uh no. I read the script. That character is dead before the theme song plays. Okay, fine. Then I don't know. Have you given any thought to picking up some like side work or something? You know, to subsidize your artistic integrity, you know? Like a job? Yeah, like a job. I don't know, man. Look. I know it's rough, but you can have a day job and still make time for acting. I mean, look, my job never stopped me from doing music. I'm able to do both. Yeah. About that. What is it that you even do? Jacob, you you know this. I mean supply chain management. Right, yeah, I I know we talked about it, but like what does what does that mean? Is it not obvious? Jacob, I I manage supply chains. Uh this whole time I thought you supplied chains to management. What? I don't know, like bike shops stuff, uh places that need chains? You're you're kidding, right? Oh, right here. Thank you. You bet. So you had the egg? That's me. The egg? Thank you. Of course. Enjoy. Did you just order one egg? Yeah. Just one singular egg. Struggling, remember? Homie, I I'm buying. You can get more than one egg. You know that, right? Look, you don't need to do that. Apparently I do, otherwise you're gonna order breakfast like a weirdo. Now you're done. You're already done, and now you're just watching me eat. No, I'll I got it. Fine. Thank you. You're welcome. I don't mind. Honestly, it's it's more for me than you anyway. I come here a lot. Like right this is one of my favorite spots. And you're kind of embarrassing me with your egg. Okay. Single single leg. With mom and everything I Probably use a change of pace. At least for a little while. Hey, uh is your place hiring? No, no, you would you would hate supplying chains. The links and the hooks and the hoops and stuff. But but I can help you with your resume. I mean I know all the corporate buzzwords, right? We can knock it out, it'll be super easy promise. Thanks. You know, it's really crazy. Mom's been gone for a week now and still still nothing from Jordan. Yeah. When was the last time you talked to him? About two years. Uh. I know I just thought you would show up for something like this. So did Mom. You know. There were some nights where my mom would actually call me Jordan. Well, I mean You guys are twins in She was really confused at the end. It it makes sense that she would get you two mixed up. But I know it's hard. You know? Yeah. I know it isn't right, but actually play along sometimes. I don't know. Oh, no, Jacob, don't you can't go there. Don't do that. You know she loved you and everybody could tell she was proud of you. I mean she talked about it all the time. She would constantly bring him up. Wondering how he was doing. She missed him. I I still miss him. Still my brother. I know. And I'm I'm sorry. Really? Oof, it's looking uh it's looking pretty bad out there, dude. You're you're sure you don't want to run? Dude, I'll be fine. I'm not a child. Are you sure? Oh shit. Oh, who is it? Casting, maybe? Maybe you got the part? Possibly? No. Landlord. Oh, that's awesome. I didn't even realize you auditioned for a landlord. That's that's in that's incredible. Fucking idiot. My landlord. Should I pick it up? Um yeah, probably. Cain. Hey Phil, how are you? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down. Take it easy. Yes, yes, that is correct. He sounds mad. Look, I'm sorry, okay? I'm a few months late. I'll have your money soon. Jacob. I actually had a big audition today that I think went really shitty. Well. It did not. I'll have the rent in no time. Will you? I don't think you will. Whoa, let's not get too hasty, Phil. Please. Calm down. Okay. Okay, I'm on my way. I'm right down the street. I'll be there in one minute. Don't do anything. Bye bye. Mm-hmm. How do we think that went? Oh great. Just great. He said he's about to chain up the door to my apartment. Wonder who supplied him with that. Fucking asshole. I need to go. Cool. Do you want me to I don't know order you an egg to go? Maybe maybe you'll get hungry later. Or maybe he wants an egg. I don't know. He seems like an egg guy, possibly. Wait, start No, I ate We'll talk to you later. Okay? Thanks for the feast. Yeah, see ya. Wait, Jacob, before you go. You know I have your back, right? Like no matter what happens, I'll be able to I'll cover for you, if need be. Yeah. Slow ass elevator. I don't have time for this. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, what are you doing? What does it look like I'm doing? Changing your locks. Yeah, I can see that, but why? You know why. Look, I'm really sorry, just give me give me a little more time. You know I'm good for it. It's quite evident that you are not good for it. You're behind three months. I know, I Just been dealing with a lot my mom. I don't care about your mom. She's dead? Unless she left you a little cash to pay the rent. I don't give a shit. Mm. That's the same. I didn't mean it like that. I am sorry for your loss. But That doesn't change anything with this. Quit looking at me that way. Fine. You know what? Fine. Give you Two weeks. Two weeks. Two weeks to get me everything you owe. Should not be a problem. Not a problem at all. Thank you. So much. I'll have the money for you very soon. No worries at all, Phil. Not a problem. Yeah. Right. Two weeks. Two weeks? Two Weeks. This Hey Mom. Really sucks out here. I brought flowers this time. They're just Blow away. Bring them back next time. Taking Eli up on that ride. Another audition today. And got Another rejection. They were a way tougher audience than you were. I'll never forget how he used to film those stupid little plays I would put on in the living room. You tell everyone I was gonna be the next De Niro. You're always my biggest fan. And look where I am now. My biggest role is still that car insurance commercial where I had that one line. Uh but what about my deductible? I need to do it. A reset. I don't want to be known as that guy who almost booked the Hulu show or Jacob who needs a loan to cover rent. I keep trying to convince myself this is just a rough patch. But maybe it's just Maybe it's just my life. Eli's still trying to convince me to pick up a steady day job as Agonizing as that sounds. I'm just not sure if that will be enough. Hello? Who's there? You. Hey! Stop! I know it's you! Talk to me, dammit! It is you. I knew I saw you. You need to get out of the car. Now. Are you kidding me, Jordan? Jacob. Get out. I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen you in the last seven years, and all you have to say to me is get out. Why are you even here? Is your guilt finally catching up with you? I didn't. She kept asking for you, you know, where's Jordan? Is Jordan coming? I had to lie to her. Tell her you were on your way, that you that you got held up. Wow. This is the part where you explain things to me? Where the fuck have you been? I'm sorry, Jacob. Oh well okay then. I guess if you're sorry, I'll just hop on out and go back to taking care of everything on my own. Just get out. Shit. Cain, we just want to talk. Roll down the window. Uh, who are these people? Listen to me. Whatever happens next, keep your face down. Don't tell them your name. Don't tell them anything. Whatever Hargrove wants, it can wait. Hargrove disagrees. You're out of time. Aww. This guy bring you flowers. We're in a cemetery. So What kind of name calling is uncalled for? Who's this with you? He's nobody. A friend of a friend who knew my mother. A friend of a friend. Hey buddy Who are you? Is your built on what? No, it's not Christ Jordan, you just run him over Jesus fucking Christ! Oh my god! Oh my god, oh my god Jesus fucking hit that guy! What do we do? What do we do? Oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck What the fuck is going on, Jordan? Listen to me carefully. I need to drop you off somewhere far away from here. You cannot come back. What are you talking about? Who are those people? There's no way I can explain it to you. You need to trust me. This is for your own good. Trust you? I barely even know you. There's about 800 bucks in cash below the sea. Use that to get away. Stop. I'll drop you off it. Tell me what's going on! I told you I can't- That isn't good enough. I wanna fucking- Stop interrupting me. Tell me what's going on! Wow. Fuck. Jordan. Shit. Are you good? God damn it. Oh fuck, Jordan! Open this Shit! Hang on! The door's stuck! Just stay with me! I'm gonna get you out of here! Can you roll down the window? Gotta watch your back. Thank you. Fuck. This is all my fault. Okay, it's fine. I'll use your briefcase. Look away. Stupid fucking window No, don't apologize! You can apologize after we get you out of the car! Jordan, you still haven't told me where the fuck you've been! You can't just get out of it! Jordan. Jordan, please! Jordan, wake up! Jordan, wake up! Jordan, please, I just got your back! Just wake up, please! Please wake up! Get him on 15 meters. That's dropped in the night. Sir, you're in a serious accident. You're lucky. Most folks in a crash like that would be done for. The only thing we recovered was your briefcase. Officer. What? Bing. My brother. My brother was driving. I have to get him I' Sherry, you need to sit still. You're in an ambulance. You're safe. Take a deep breath with me. Okay. Okay. Shit. Hi, I'm Jody. I'm an EMT. We're taking care of you. We're in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Sir, can you tell me your name? Mean. Thank you. Jordan. My name is Jordan. Thank you for listening to the first part of our premier episode of Redacted, starring Jamie Patronas as Jacob Kane, Athen as Eli Reyes, Dan Morris from Fearsine as the Strict Producer, and Jeffrey Reddick from Final Destination as the Anxious Screenwriter. Karen Neat as the server and James Sperney as Phil the Landlord, Nathan Lunsford from the Storage Papers plays Jordan Kane, Harlan Guthrie from Malevolent plays one of the thugs, and Zo D. Lee plays the other thug. Benicir Spencer as the officer, and Yoana Descalite as Jody the Paramedic. Thank you for supporting the show. Part two starts right now.