JACOB AND THE PREACHER - CONVERSATIONS IN CONTEXT .1.

''You're the child care worker. Right?'' ''Im the child care worker.'' ''So, wadda you want? I told the old lady I'd see you because she was freaking out. got ten minutes. Talk.'' ''I want to buy you a cup of c offee and tell you how to save your life.'' ''I don't drink coffee.'' ''So? What about your life?'' ''What are you, a missionary from the lo cal church? Or are you just an asshole?'' ''If I gotta make a choice, I'd rather be an asshole. What about you?'' ''You're fucking crazy, ma n. Me, I wouldn't make a choice like that.'' ''That's the problem. You 're not making choices. That's why your life is going to hell. And tha t's why I'm here: to give you the choice of saving your life. Now. Do you want to do it or don't you?'' ''Are you paying attention here, pre acher?'' ''Sorry, Jacob. I was thinking about your history.'' ''Who gi ves a shit? Pay attention. I was asking you if you wanted to go over t o the park with me. I got something I gotta do.'' ''Is it safe for me? '' ''Sure. Don't worry. I'll look after you. Nobody's gonna touch you if you're with me. The only thing is, you gotta do what I tell you.'' ''I'm glad you're looking after me, son. It always feels good to know somebody's taking care of you. ''