. swim

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y Maybe she milked me while I slept. Go on.

[jane ridley]

J A N E Might want to watch what she puts in those morning smoothies - could be arsenic next. You're dealt a hand, right - the people who initially buy the table. From there you assess who they are, their strengths and weaknesses - alcohol, women, men, drugs, money - and build your own hand accordingly. Give them what they want? They feel powerful, like they're holding a full house. They'll never fold and you'll continue to rake a bill. Vibe isn't right? They cash out, and you lose the hand until the next person sits down.

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y Haven't seen her for months. Alright then, tell me my weaknesses.

[jane ridley]

J A N E Unfortunate. Blondes, obviously. Your curiosity - you’re not used to people telling you no, or deflecting. It keeps you persistent. Energy - if it’s not good, you’re not there long. Also depending on consumption and mood, you desperately need a Red Bull or a bump.

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y Don't feel too left out, I like a brunette palette cleanser. And sometimes I hate my wife, those times I can't stomach blondes. Well color me surprised, here I was expecting you to say I like chicks and power. You're clever, huh?

[jane ridley]

J A N E I figure those are the nights you give me a call. All men like chicks and power, that would have been the easy way out. You’re all not very hard to figure out, but the nuances make it fun.

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y You're doing yourself a disservice. I'll give you that, I'm a man of simple pleasures. I bet the real you isn't so easy to discern.

[jane ridley]

J A N E I’m a small part in a big life - my role’s just a fun little escapade. She’s got her own problems, more fun to stash her away!

[tate mccarthy]

t o m m y Do you have any friends? Real ones.

[jane ridley]

J A N E Yes, one. All I need.

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y One more than me, happy for ya.

[jane ridley]

J A N E Congratulations, that means you’ve made it in life. Being known is only so fun anyway.

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y Want to come on a boat with me? Come literally and figuratively.

[jane ridley]

J A N E When and where, baby?

[thompson weathers]

t o m m y Tomorrow, Marina Del Rey. Fully staffed super yacht, tacky as all hell. I can have a car pick you up.