Mrs. Bell is in the depths of depression and contemplating suicide after 8 years without her son Bobby. He died in the car he loved. Danny, his best friend from childhood was driving Bobby’s car at the time. Both had been drinking. After years of abuse at the hands of his father, Bobby was becoming more rebellious. Growing up he was a good kid and always worried about his mom. Mrs. Bell had also received abuse at the hands of her now dead husband. Throughout his life Bobby managed to stay happy. He liked having a good time with his mom and making jokes at his fathers’ expense. He also liked hanging out with Danny. Bobby was his only friend.
Danny went to jail for his crime but after 8 years is now out on parole. Things were bad for Danny in jail with his being so young but having been tried as an adult. Although he grew up tough and friendless he was no match for the seasoned criminals he encountered. Part of his parole agreement was an order to make amends with the people that had been affected by his crime. But Danny is not an outgoing person. Nor does he think he really needs to make amends. He feels he’s done his time and that should be good enough. But he’ll do whatever it takes to get the hell out of prison.
Once out, Danny finds it difficult to confront Mrs. Bell directly. So instead, he begins leaving small, pathetic offerings at her door as well as making small, nighttime fixes to her backyard. He leaves what he can afford, coffee, bread or cigarettes. Mrs. Bell is puzzled and scared by this recent mystery and invasion of her otherwise isolated life. Now, Danny must confront Mrs. Bell.
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© 2007 Pete Vander Pluym. All Rights Reserved.
Veneration Film Festival WINNER:
Best of Show
Best Professional Short
