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Take the Lead
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Rock's Mom: How come you're here? Jason "Rock" Rockwell: I got fired, Ma. Rock's Mom: What did you do? Jason "Rock" Rockwell: Where's the food at? I gave you money for food, Ma. Rock's Mom: Now you know I tried, Jay. I try, I can't do it all... Jason "Rock" Rockwell: Oh, come on. I don't wanna hear it. Rock's Dad: [emerges from the hallway] Hey, hey, hey. What's with all the yelling, huh? Jason "Rock" Rockwell: [angrily] I'm hungry, Pop! Rock's Dad: You, lower your voice. Jason "Rock" Rockwell: Where's the food at? And why am I busting my ass all day while you're here drinking on yours? Rock's Dad: You know I'm sick. Jason "Rock" Rockwell: I know you're drunk! You've been like that ever since Ray died! That ain't no excuse. People out there sicker than you still supporting their families. [Rock's Dad backslaps him and Rock furiously pins his drunken father against the wall] You know what? You ain't even worth it. That's why I bust my ass in school every day to make sure I'm nothing lik