Crank (Crank 1)

Chase had been accepted by USC—

the University of Southern California.

They have an awesome film school …

Early graduation, a full scholarship,

for him, a dream come true.

I’ll leave after Christmas break.

For me, a dream or three, annihilated.

I didn’t know what to say.

Please don’t cry. It’s not so far away.

It might as well be clear across the globe.

Out of sight, out of my mind.

… And the Ugly

I was still upset when

we pulled up to the bank.

I was a ton more upset

when the teller informed

me that Mom had restricted

my access to my own account.

Okay, it had dwindled considerably.

But I had to have cash the next day.

You should not stand

a guy like Roberto up.

And I was in serious want

of a fabulous bender.

I’m not sure which one of

the two made me more panicky.

I asked Chase if I could

borrow some money.

But when I told him why, he told

me I was nuts and took me home.