03x25 - Vegging Out

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♪

(Beeping)

♪ Something tells me

I’ve been dreaming ♪

♪ Of someone who was

never real ♪

♪ It’s seems I’ve changed

a thousand ways ♪

♪ I wish I looked

the way I feel ♪

♪ Braceface

♪ My life gets complicated

♪ Boyfriends

♪ Don’t want to talk about it ♪

♪ Teenage

♪ I’ll work it out in the end ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh

♪ Ah

♪ Ah

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♪ Braceface

♪ My life gets complicated

♪ Boyfriends

♪ Don’t want to talk about it ♪

♪ Teenage

♪ I’ll work it out in the end ♪

♪ Braceface

ADAM: I know it looks kind of

beat up but it’s mine, Sharon,

all mine.

No more having to borrow Mom’s

car, or take the bus, or walk in

the rain.

Can I eat in my room, Mom?

Again?

Well I really need to study

for my exam tomorrow.

All right.

Thanks.

Sharon.

What?

You can’t live on bread.

But I’m too nervous to eat.

Algebra is so not my best

subject.

Well have some salad at

least.

All right.

Hey, want to see pictures of

my car?

Isn’t she a beauty?

(Yawning)

Wake up!

(Knocking)

Sharon?

I’m up!

You fell asleep at your

desk.

I’m tired, too much studying.

Is that all you had for

dinner?

Not hungry.

Too nervous.

Good night.

Sweetie, it’s morning.

(Gasping)

What?

Your algebra exam, you need

to get to school.

Ahh!

Woo-hoo!

It’s over!

Yeah.

I think I actually did okay.

Me too.

All I want to do is sleep.

Practice guitar.

Watch TV.

Play b-ball.

And sleep some more for the

next--

BOTH: Two weeks.

(Laughing)

The only thing I need to do

now is help find a gift for

Maria.

A gift, for what?

We were being kind of goofy

at band rehearsals, you know?

Before we shot the video.

I remember.

Anyway, she told Brock she

was feeling like a babysitter

instead of a manager.

We just want to let her know how

much we appreciate her.

(Gasping)

That is such a great idea.

What were you thinking of?

Whoa, later.

You’re looking at the guy who

put the stud in studying.

(Laughing)

Yeah right!

Who’s in for victory smoothies

at Lifecycles?

Sounds good to me.

Mm, I don’t think so.

I just want to go home and take

the longest bubble bath in the

history of the world.

Oh, uh, your loss.

I was going to treat you to a

smoothie.

So what are we standing

around for?

Let’s motor!

Maria, your helmet’s a mess.

I know but they’re expensive.

Maybe I’ll buy a new one when I

get a summer job.

Maria has to wait ’til summer

to get a new helmet.

Isn’t that a drag?

I guess, yeah.

But she needs one now.

Oh, right right.

Get lots of sleep tonight,

Spitz, the baseball game’s at 9

tomorrow, sharp.

Oh, why do mornings always

come so early?

(Snoring)

(Alarm Sounding)

(Yawning)

Where’d I get these circles?

Look at you.

Oh, what a beauty!

Yeah.

(Throat clearing)

Just, uh, you know, polishing.

If you say so.

Hey, do you want a ride to

the game?

I feel like driving, but I don’t

have any place to go.

Sure, I’m having trouble

waking up today.

Great, hop in!

(Grunting)

Uh, it’s kind of stuck.

Smooth ride, huh?

Lola could drive over railway

tracks and you wouldn’t even

feel the bump.

Lola?

Cars always have girl’s

names, Sharon.

Isn’t she awesome?

Did you see those curves?

Boy, you don’t say half as

many nice things about Hannah

and she’s your girlfriend.

(Popping)

Well Hannah doesn’t go from 0

to 60 in 90 seconds.

(Popping)

Uh-oh, something’s wrong.

You think?

You’d better walk the rest of

the way.

This may take time to fix.

Heh heh, sorry.

That’s okay, good luck.

(Panting)

(Grunting)

Have you noticed that Sharon

doesn’t seem to have a lot of

energy lately?

Now that you mention it,

yeah.

And she looks kind of pale.

(Panting)

MARIA: Come on, Sharon!

BROCK: You get ’em, Spitz.

MARIA: Knock her out of the

park.

Hey!

(Glass breaking)

(Alarm Sounding)

Hey, why don’t you just sit

out the rest of the game.

But, I don’t want to let you

guys down.

Actually, not playing would

help.

(Laughing)

Seriously though, you should

probably go home and rest.

I’m fine, just tired.

But you’re right, I think I will

go home and veg out.

See you later.

Whoa.

(Panting)

Excuse me, but are you okay?

Huh?

Oh yeah, I’m fine.

(Sighing)

There you go.

Sit here.

I really am fine, you know.

Right.

Here, have some water.

Thanks.

I only spit in it once.

(Spitting)

(Laughing)

Kidding.

It’s a fresh bottle.

(Laughing)

You’re terrible.

No, I’m Cody, what’s your

name?

Sharon.

Well, Sharon, I should walk

you home to make sure you’re

okay.

Thanks, but you really don’t

have to bother.

It’s not a bother.

Okay.

Can I buy you a hot dog?

No thanks, I’m a vegetarian.

No wonder you’re so weak.

That has nothing to do with

it.

I just finished exams and I

haven’t been sleeping enough.

Hey, Ted, do you have any

veggie dogs?

(Laughing)

The best.

Great, we’ll take one of

those and an Italian sausage for

me.

Mm, thank you.

Mm, my pleasure.

(Gasping)

Did you hear that?

What?

The sound of your arteries

snapping shut.

(Laughing)

My arteries are fine.

I don’t live on hot dogs, and I

have been known to eat a

vegetable every now and then.

Oh yeah?

Yeah, I’m into fitness.

I want to be a trainer.

Well, then you should know

that vegetarians who balance

their diets aren’t as likely to

be obese or have heart disease.

Yeah, but how many

vegetarians balance their diet?

How many meat eaters do?

Okay, but it’s harder for you

guys.

No way!

A tofu dog isn’t any more

trouble than an Italian sausage.

(Banging)

Hi.

Hi, this is Cody.

My brother, Adam.

Hi, what’s the problem?

(Sighing)

I’m not sure.

She just overheated on me.

Fan belt’s loose.

You need to loosen the nut on

the alternator so you can pull

it back and tighten the fan

belt.

Oh, okay.

CODY: Trouble is, the nut’s

rusty.

Oh.

Hold on a sec.

Why don’t I help your brother

now and take you rollerblading

tomorrow?

You into it?

Sure.

ADAM: Sharon, you’ve got

visitors!

(Yawning)

Hey, after you left we won

the game.

We just came by to see how

you’re doing.

I’m fine, thanks.

So who’s Adam’s new friend?

Cody, and he’s not Adam’s new

friend, he’s mine.

I met him on the way home.

MARIA: Does he work out?

Isn’t it obvious?

He’s such a guy.

Look at him working on the car.

You know, I changed a tire

once.

We’re going rollerblading

tomorrow.

I can’t wait!

Um, we’ve really got to go.

Yeah, we’re uh working on a

new song.

Call me tomorrow.

I want details!

You bet.

(Panting)

You want to rest for a

minute?

No no, I’m cool.

You sure?

Yeah.

Did that thing that broke

yesterday break again?

No, I’m happy to report

that’s still fine.

It’s something else, I just

don’t know what.

She’s got a corroded battery

cable.

You want me to go with you and

get a new one?

I’ll install it for you.

Sure.

Have fun, I’ll see you later.

(Sighing)

(Yawning)

(Knocking)

Sharon, you’re going to be

late for school.

Mom...

Are you all right?

I’m so tired.

You don’t have a fever, but I

think you need to see Doctor

Pratt.

It’s no big deal.

I’m just tired, that’s all.

I understand, sweetie, but I

really think we should let the

doctor decide.

Hey, I have a free period.

I’ll drive you guys.

(Popping)

Adam, why is the car making

that noise?

I don’t know, but check it

out.

If you turn up the radio the

noise disappears.

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Hm.

(Popping)

I don’t think it’s anything

serious, Sharon.

So, I’m not really sick or

anything am I?

I want to take a blood test

just to be sure.

I’ll put a rush on it and call

you with the results.

Mmhmm, okay.

All right thank you, Doctor,

I’ll let her know.

That was Doctor Pratt with the

results of your blood test.

And I’m fine, right?

Well, it’s nothing serious.

I knew it, see.

But you are anaemic which is

why you’ve been so run down

lately.

Anaemic?

You haven’t been getting

enough iron in your diet.

Well, I’ll just eat more

dried fruit.

You’re going to have to

rethink your diet a bit.

But I’ve got a great diet,

you know that.

Usually, yes.

But you were eating badly for

weeks when you were studying.

You’re going to have to make up

for it.

Okay, I’ll eat a lot of dried

fruit.

Dried fruit isn’t enough,

Sharon.

Oh, sweetie, I’m so sorry but

the doctor thinks you need to

start eating meat again.

What?!

Hey, want to see the helmet

we got for Maria?

Sure.

Isn’t it awesome?

Yeah, it’s great.

Uh, listen, Maria told me

about the veggie thing.

I’m really sorry.

So, what are you going to do?

(Sighing)

I’m not sure yet.

I really don’t want to start

eating meat again.

I hear you.

But, you know, it might be a

good idea.

Why are people in such a rush

for me to stop being vegetarian?

Look, Sharon, I’m just

worried about you feeling so

crummy lately.

You used to be able to get

through a baseball game and not

look like you were about to fall

over.

(Bell ringing)

I’ve got to go.

(Panting)

How are you doing?

You should just go on.

I can’t walk another step.

Very chivalrous.

Thank you.

Well, I wasn’t going to leave

you alone on that rock.

(Gasping)

It’s so beautiful up here.

You want to sit and rest for

a bit?

Yeah, I could use a break.

Me too.

So I can carry you back down the

hill.

(Laughing)

(Grunting)

Very funny.

(Laughing)

You know, even though it’s

not for me I really do

understand your vegetarianism.

Really?

It’s really weird.

You’re into eating meat but you

totally understand how I feel.

Not like some other people in my

life.

It’s just ’cause they care.

We all want you to get better.

Yeah, me too.

I should’ve been able to get up

a dinky little hill by myself.

I’m going to have to do

something.

(Sniffing)

Ugh, I still don’t like the

smell.

Oh, how are you supposed to

eat that?

You’re barely dealing with the

smell thing.

I know.

Now all I can think about is a

cow happily grazing in a field.

Okay, I’m going for it.

No thinking, no smelling, just--

Can’t do it, can you?

No!

Agh!

Sharon, vegetarianism is very

important to you for a gazillion

reasons.

Maybe you should think about it

some more.

You know, before giving it up.

Thinking about it isn’t going

to help me get better.

What am I going to do?

(Sniffing)

Mm, what are you making?

Asparagus bean stew.

Oh, you’re going to love it.

And guess what?

It’s loaded with iron.

You put meat in there?

No, I went on the internet

and researched ways of getting

iron as a vegetarian.

You’re kidding!

Can I taste?

Sure.

(Slurping)

Oh, mm.

And I got a lot more recipes.

(Gasping)

Oh, Mom, that’s so great!

Look, I’m not out of breath or

anything.

I can see!

(Grunting)

Are you okay?

Oh yeah, I always do this.

Thanks.

I think you’re okay.

Hey, I’m going to go grab a dog.

Do you want one?

Sure.

Nah, you rest your knee.

I’ll just be a minute.

(Chewing)

I was thinking, what if you ate

meat once a week?

Mm, what for?

As a safety net

Then you could be a veggie most

of the time and still make sure

you’re getting the iron you

need.

But, mm, I can get all the

iron I need without meat.

There are lots of meat eaters

who are anaemic and lots of

vegetarians who aren’t.

I’m going to be one of them.

(Chewing)

Woo, this is spicier than

usual.

It’s a tofu chilli dog.

You don’t like it?

I’m just not used to so much

pepper.

(Laughing)

Boy, is she going to be mad.

Yeah, but only ’til she sees

the new helmet.

Shh, here she comes.

Someone stole my helmet!

You’re kidding!

What?

No way!

I mean, who would want it

anyway?

It was all wrecked.

(Laughing)

Uh, I don’t see what’s so funny.

Well, does this help?

W-what/s going on?

(Throat clearing)

Mangled Metal would like to

present you with this token of

our appreciation for all the

work you’ve done for us lately.

You guys stole my old

helmet?

Ah, don’t think of it as

stole.

Yeah.

It’s more like replaced.

(Laughing)

Wow!

Um, I’m just curious.

What did you do with my old one?

They donated it to this

charity that provides sports

equipment to needy kids

Great.

So, did Maria like the

helmet?

She didn’t seem as thrilled as I

thought she’d be.

I know, I don’t get it.

She really needed a new one.

Well maybe she just has to

get used to it.

Yeah, that’s probably it.

Feel like a snack?

Sure.

Two tofu chilli dogs please.

You know, the spicy ones?

The only thing I have that’s

spicy are these Italian sausages

and they’re made with meat.

Are you serious?

I ate one of those!

Hi.

How could you do that to me?

Do what?

You know exactly what I’m

talking about!

I’m, uh, going to go inside

and, uh, eat something.

You lied to me about the tofu

chilli dogs!

I did it because I care about

you.

You were sick and now you’re

better.

I was already getting better.

One Italian sausage didn’t cure

me.

I know, but I don’t think

you’re going to get enough iron

in the long run as a vegetarian.

I was only trying to get you

used to the taste of meat again.

I don’t want to get used to

it.

What about protein and all

the other nutrients you need.

I can be perfectly healthy

without eating meat.

And I don’t want to be

responsible for k*lling animals.

If you cared about me as much as

you say you do, you would’ve

respected that!

Okay, I’m sorry!

What else do you want me to say?

Nothing!

(Sniffling)

(Knocking)

Yeah?

I heard you come in.

Is everything all right?

Yeah.

If losing your appetite forever

is okay.

What’s going on?

He lied to me.

Cody?

About the veggie dogs.

They were meat.

Oh, Sharon.

I don’t know what feels

worse, the fact that I ate meat

or the fact that I trusted him.

I can understand you feeling

bad about both those things,

Sharon.

And I don’t feel like eating

ever again.

(Grumbling)

Well maybe you don’t, but I

think your stomach has a mind of

it’s own.

And if you decide to listen to

it, I have a lentil casserole in

the oven.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Well, maybe I’ll just have a

bite.

(School bell ringing)

Hey.

Hey.

Listen, I’m sorry about the

helmet.

I’m the one who talked the guys

into it.

So, it’s my fault.

Oh.

(Laughing)

Don’t be sorry.

I really like it now.

You do?

Yeah.

Well, okay, at first I was kind

of bummed about losing my old

one, but look!

What happened?

Brock borrowed it to go

skateboarding and went flying so

it’s not all shiny and perfect

anymore.

Which makes it look more broken

in.

BROCK: No way, dude.

Mine was an accident, yours was

just dumb.

Oh, what happened?

Dude sprained his wrist

lifting weights.

They really do need a

babysitter.

(Laughing)

Oh, Adam, there was no way to

save her?

Fixing everything that was

wrong would’ve cost way too much

for a beat up old wreck.

Even one I loved.

Drag.

And another thing?

I’m not getting friendly with

any of the guys you go out with

anymore.

Why not?

I really liked Cody, and now

he’s gone.

Between that and the car, ohh,

it’s just too much.

I know, Adam, I know.

♪