Desperate and facing a severe heroin shortage in New York, Harry and Tyrone discuss a risky plan to drive to Florida to buy directly from the source. The scene highlights their growing desperation and the delusional optimism they cling to as their situation becomes increasingly dire.
HARRY: Stupid fucking junkie. Fucked. We are fucked. That’s the last shit for miles.
TYRONE: Muthafuckas going back to Florida, sitting on their asses in sun while we’re up here ass-deep in snow.
HARRY: Damn it. What are we gonna do now? Hey. What would happen if we went down there to cop?
TYRONE: N
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