Casting, part 5 (1976)

Melanie was set to do this part and I don't think it should be taken away from her.

She doesn't care.

Star and I want to do the scene together.

We can make it real.

Realism, Max. That's what you want, isn't it?

Fuck both of you. Make it as real as you want.

Alright. You didn't break the window. Who did?

Alice! It was her fault.

I told her we shouldn't play so close to the house.

She threw it too hard. Way over my head.

Then she ran away, leaving me to take the blame.

Well, that was very brave of you not to run away.

Are you sure it was her fault?

Well, it was. It was.

You wouldn't tell my mother, would you?

That depends.

And the first thing it depends on is whether you tell me the truth.

Oh, I'm not lying. I swear it.

If you are lying, I might even have to call the police.

You wouldn't do that.

Alright. I'll tell the truth.

I did do it.

But it wasn't all my fault.

I threw it right to her.

And she missed it.

It was an accident. Really, it was.

I'm sorry.

It's alright.

You don't have to cry.

Would you like a glass of milk and a cookie?

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