51 Since Mary died, it's... 52 Well, it's just been me and my boy rattling around in these rooms. 53 I had this speech prepared, but it would be... 54 ...dishonest of me to say that I knew Danny well. 55 But lose one of us, it hurts us all. 56 I'll tell you what I do remember, though, and Finn will remember this too... 57 ...and that's Danny on the high school football team. 58 A championship game. Down six points, 1 0 seconds left to play... 59 ...four yards to go, Danny tackles his own quarterback. 60 Mistakes, you know... We all make them. God knows. 61 Let's drink to Danny's honor. 62 Let's swig him to God and hope that he gets to heaven... 63 ...at least an hour before the devil finds out he's dead. 64 - Amen. - To Danny! 65 And now, I would like to ask a dear and a trusted friend... 66 ...Finn McGovern, to say a few words... 67 ...words that I'll wager got more poetry than mine. 68 Get over here. 69 Thank you, John. 70 "My brother Danny wasn't wise. 71 Nor was he gentle. 72 And with a skinful of liquor in him, he was a pain in the ass. 73 But he was Loyal and brave. 74 And he never told a lie. 75 He'd have enjoyed this party. 76 Me and the family, we wanna say thank you to our generous host. 77 Where would this town be without Mr. John Rooney?" 78 I've worked for you for many years now, John. 79 Nearly half my life. 80 And we've never had a disagreement. 81 I've come to realize that you rule this town... 82 ...as God rules the earth. 83 - You give, and you take away... - Lovely. Lovely speech. 84 I'm gonna bury my brother. Then I'm gonna deal with you. 85 Sure, Finn, sure. 86 You'll take care of all of us. 87 Once you get a good night's sleep. 88 - He all right? - Yeah, he's fine. 89 Just too much to drink. 90 I'll talk to him. 91 - Take Mike with you. - No, Pa... 92 Take Mike with you. 93 Just talk, nothing more. 94 Why are you always smiling? 95 'Cause it's all so fucking hysterical. 96 Michael. 97 What? 98 I had a nightmare. It was about Mr. Rooney's house. 99 It's just a house. 100 A big house. |