Rebound

Claire.

- I just wish you wouldn't leave.

- I don't want to be here anymore.

I can't stand the constant reminders

of walking in you

in our bed!

Come on, Claire, don't go!

I have to.

I'm just done here.

I want to go home.

- Don't you think it's a little abrupt?

No, I really don't.

This is not the place for me anymore,

especially not now.

- I think you're being irrational,

and trust me, I know it's hard.

I've been there.

When Steve and I broke up

I lost, like, 20 pounds.

You're first big break up is always the hardest.

You can't even think straight.

I can't believe Eric.

What an asshole!

Do you think he was doing it for a long time?

Yeah, I do.

The girl works with him.

The thought makes me want to throw up.

I can't get the image out of my head.

- I'm so sorry, Claire.

I know this must be hard for you.

I just don't think leaving is the answer.

- Well, I'm sorry you don't like my decision.

- Come on! Don't get all defensive.

It's for the best.

- I just worry you're not really dealing with this,

that you're just holding everything

inside and running away.

- Why does everyone think I'm running?

- Because maybe you are.

What am I running from?

- The situation! A really bad situation.

I just feel lost.

I'm going to miss you.

- Maybe you should try and consider this as a vacation.

Consider coming back

once you've had time to regroup

and the wound's not so fresh.

I will.

- So how long will it take to get to Chicago?

About three days.

I'm not going to push myself.

It's going to be OK.

I'm trying to believe that.

Nebraska smells like poo.

All of it?

- I don't know, but a good portion.

Don't roll your windows down.

OK.

Thanks, good tip.

Glad to help.

OK. So, do you have your camera?

Check!

Phone?

Check!

GPS?

What do you think?

Fair enough.

Maps?

Check.

All right.

Well, call me if you need anything,

or if you get bored.

I'll be at home

watching Real Housewives Bravo marathon.

Thanks, Shannon. Love you!

You, too.

OK. I'm off.

Hey, Mom.

Yeah. I'm, like, three hours in.

It's fine.

No. No traffic.

I'm not great.

I can't think straight.

I just feel like

my whole world is crumbling down all around me.

I know it'll be OK.

It's just hard to see that right now.

Love you, too.

I can't wait to see you guys.

OK, bye.

- Got any toilet paper?

Hold on a minute!

- Got any toilet paper?

God! Help yourself!

Oh, fuck.

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! No!

God fucking dammit!

Ugh! I cannot believe this!

- Did you see a cell phone in here?

Huh?

- Did you see a cell phone in the bathroom stall?

What phone?

Do you have my phone?

I don't have no fucking phone!

Fine! Enjoy!

Would you just get off my ass?

No, no, no!

Why is this happening?

Come on, come on, come on.

Why is this happening to me?

Come on!

Please!

Come on!

Oh, God, I still have to pee.

I have reached a new low.

Hey! Stop! Please!

Please stop!

Thanks a lot!

Please, please.

You having car trouble?

- Yeah. I don't know what happened.

It made some crazy noises and then it just stalled.

- Well, I don't know anything about cars

but I can give you a ride

to the mechanic here in town.

Oh.

You want a ride or not?

- Yeah. I do. I'm just, you know,

I'm nervous about getting in a car with a stranger.

Well, I guess you've

got to take that chance, don't you?

Or wait for somebody else to come around.

- I know. I appreciate your help.

I mean no disrespect.

None taken.

- Yeah, I need to get my car fixed, so...

- You want to see my driver's license?

No, that's not necessary.

OK, then.

The mechanic can probably

bring his truck and tow your car later.

Are you sure?

- I don't think he'll be able to fix it today,

but we've got a motel in town you can stay in.

- I hate to leave my car with all my... - What's that?

Nothing.

All right.

Well, we don't want you standing

out here in the dark all by yourself, now do we?

Yeah. OK.

I'm Gus, by the way.

- I'm Claire. Nice to meet you, Gus.

Nuts?

Salted cashews, good stuff.

No, thanks.

Suit yourself.

So where you coming in from?

L.A.

- Oh. L.A. I figured you was from somewhere.

I know almost everybody around here,

you know, it's a factory town.

Ah.

You in the movie business?

- I was trying to make it as an actress.

Actress? Look at you!

You been in anything I've seen?

No. I didn't get that far.

I did a lot of theater.

I saw a play once.

Fell asleep, though.

- Yeah, they can be pretty boring sometimes.

- I hope this place is still open.

They usually close around seven,

but if not I can call Eddie on his cell

and maybe drop you off at the hotel,