S05.E14: Steven and Justin's Story Part 2 LIVE CHAT

[EE2000]

Did Dr. Now mention the time frame on the prescriptions?  the numbers he was reading off was just outrageous 900+ pills for some drugs,  how is he even still alive?

[CouchTater]

2 minutes ago, DC Gal in VA said:

Damn that's what I thought; Texas has a database for doctor/pill shopping patients, and tracks people like Steven. That shit is a felony and he SHOULD go to jail!

The doctors who prescribe all these meds for him should also be cited, sanctioned, punished...something. 

[leighroda]

1 minute ago, jnagle4 said:

Can't do diet. Aftertaste and headaches

Same regular soda is my only vice, and I don't do diet, but I usually just have one of the little 8 oz bottles through a day, and make sure to drink more water.

[DC Gal in VA]

16 minutes ago, Michael Stabosz said:

A fucking 9 on the pain scale.  He fell what, 2 feet?

Onto a big lawn of unmowed grass! 

[poeticlicensed]

1 minute ago, Anchorabu said:

Mom:  "He's not even listening.  I don't think he can be helped."

I concur with your mom. I'm not sure anyone can do anything for him. 

[55Unicorns]

Well, the gig is up...is he going to fish or cut bait??

[Thriftykins]

4 minutes ago, Carrie said:

How does the dad support these two baby-men?  Was this ever explained?

I'm sure he has resources from something.  Loans, working for a lifetime.  My parents are both retired after decades of working and raising 7 kids.  They have a pretty good nest egg to spend on cruises and road trips and a second house (though this second house is in a place where cost of living is pretty cheap).

[leighroda]

1 minute ago, EE2000 said:

Did Dr. Now mention the time frame on the prescriptions?  the numbers he was reading off was just outrageous 900+ pills for some drugs,  how is he even still alive?

It's just a Texas database that he has access to I think, I'm not sure if rhode island participates, but that means the time frame is the 10 months he's been in Texas.

Edited April 6, 2017 by leighroda

[notyrmomma]

1 minute ago, EE2000 said:

Did Dr. Now mention the time frame on the prescriptions?  the numbers he was reading off was just outrageous 900+ pills for some drugs,  how is he even still alive?

where did he get the money to pay for all of those pills?

[Thriftykins]

That last scene was fantastic.  Especially when he was talking about the stats on Justin's scamming of pain medication.

[notyrmomma]

And its amazing he didn't move to heroine like other pill poppers have

[Maggienolia]

57 minutes ago, gardendiva said:

The cat can feast on that fucker for months when he dies

Are you kidding??? As toxic as he MUST be, it would probably kill the poor kitty. 

[poeticlicensed]

Just now, notyrmomma said:

where did he get the money to pay for all of those pills?

Medicaid?

[AZChristian]

I've finally caught up with this thread.  Here in AZ, the show won't even be on for another hour, but I couldn't wait to read your responses.

I have only one thing to add to the conversation:  I think Steven must be "self-sexual" (if you know what I mean) . . . but I doubt he can reach.

[Mom2twoNonna2-3]

Just now, Spooneroonie said:

I want to know why Justin had to close down the store for a week just because his dad was gone for a week...

Maybe he can't drive and no one can get him there. No vehicle big enough.

[PinkyMcPinkerson]

1 minute ago, notyrmomma said:

where did he get the money to pay for all of those pills?

Sexual favors, obviously, I mean, look at him. Reowr.

[55Unicorns]

Maybe he'll start scamming on the internet black market...

[WrongReasons]

This piece of shit doesn't give a crap about his own life. Can we stop wasting resources on this sociopath and just leave him in his hovel to die?  I realize this is a horrible thing to say but damn Steven is the WORST. And he treats everyone like shit!  It's bad enough you're wasting your own life, you don't need to be a piece of shit to everyone else. 

[fliptopbox]

My vice is Turkey Hill Iced Tea. I drink at least 3-4 glasses a day. But I have the opposite problem as Steven....it's very hard for me to gain weight. I was actually advised by a nutritionist to drink things that have calories instead of water.

1 minute ago, notyrmomma said:

where did he get the money to pay for all of those pills?

He's probably on some form of Medicaid and prescriptions are either free or very cheap.

[leighroda]

Just now, notyrmomma said:

And its amazing he didn't move to heroine like other pill poppers have

Could you imagine the whining he would do with a needle stick?

[Threnners]

Well, with 15 minutes left I don't see a miraculous recovery.

[gardendiva]

If he can dump out Coke, why couldn't he dump his urinals?

[ShortyMac]

Holy, Coca-Cola.

[aliya]

12 minutes ago, Spooneroonie said:

Holy crap, only 10 months in. Jeeze.

It's like the freaking Never Ending Story, isn't it?

[DrNowsWeightScale]

He's throwing out all his soda now and says Dr Now bringing him in front of the mirror opened his eyes. I hope this is for real and not another game he's playing.

[poeticlicensed]

Soda is truly the devil.

[Brooklynista]

Half empty bottles of soda. Tsk. What does he care about waste? Me, dad and Jusdge Judy and Byrd are paying for all of this.

[okerry]

9 minutes ago, jnagle4 said:

My one vice is soda. I make no apologies for it because everyone has to have their thing and what is life yadda yadda.

A can a day.  (maybe two if I'm writing)

How is it possible to drink liters of anything that is not water?

I could drink liters of Jack Daniels just to get through this show, and I don't even drink.

[gardendiva]

Actually, he dumped his Coke in the bathroom sink. Why couldn't he just pee in the toilet at that point?

[DC Gal in VA]

Oh no, are they going for an uplifting, redemptive ending for this guy?

And I'm sorry, but Steven, Sr. leaves Rhode Island for a week and Justin's business goes down the drain? Grow the fuck up Justin and deal with it like a man!

[leighroda]

Omg he said all of those pain pills were just a month!?

[Dianaofthehunt]

A super-padded fat man "falls," from a sitting position two feet or less onto grass. How could he claim to have even felt anything? It was a gasser when he slid off!

His cauliflower legs no longer disgust me, they just make me laugh.

I dug Dr. Now's moment of truth with the full-length mirror, but please, give up on him now, Now.

What's more disgusting than his bottles of piss?
Answer: his constantly bare feet. Jesus, how Tobacco Road.

[kittle1974]

He's not recycling that shit??? ?

[Threnners]

That's diabetic neuropathy dumbass.

[satrunrose]

Did you see the amount of pop (soda, whatever) in that fridge? Gah!

[OSM Mom]

9 minutes ago, Spooneroonie said:

I want to know why Justin had to close down the store for a week just because his dad was gone for a week...

Because Justin can't make change? I'll show myself out. 

[leighroda]

there is no way this has a redemption arc

[CouchTater]

Just now, poeticlicensed said:

Soda is truly the devil.

I am sipping that devil as we speak....er, type.  I am having the toughest time trying to kick it.  Oy.

[Thriftykins]

Well he seems to be making some modicum of effort at last.

[DrNowsWeightScale]

1 minute ago, DC Gal in VA said:

Oh no, are they going for an uplifting, redemptive ending for this guy?

And I'm sorry, but Steven, Sr. leaves Rhode Island for a week and Justin's business goes down the drain? Grow the fuck up Justin and deal with it like a man!

Justin's store is apparently still up and open. He has a Facebook page for it - I just checked about ten minutes ago, and he updated it with new merchandise today.

[Armchair Critic]

Are they really going for a redemption arc for Steven? I am not buying it!

[DC Gal in VA]

3 minutes ago, notyrmomma said:

where did he get the money to pay for all of those pills?

I wanna know two things:

1. Where does dear old dad get his money to take care of these two man babies?

2. How soon will this show be over so I can get another drink?

[notyrmomma]

"stress is part of life"

[fliptopbox]

His feet wouldn't burn if he owned a pair of shoes. Jeebus Christ!

[jnagle4]

Justin you have to lose the hat, buddy.

[Yolo]

4 minutes ago, Threnners said:

Well, with 15 minutes left I don't see a miraculous recovery.

Still have an hour and ten mins. It's supposedly 3 hrs long.?

[sickwithsin]

I really hope that dumping out the soda was a genuine effort on his part and not just another game ...

I really hope that dumping out the soda was a genuine effort on his part and not just another game ...

[OSM Mom]

1 minute ago, DC Gal in VA said:

I wanna know two things:

1. Where does dear old dad get his money to take care of these two man babies?

2. How soon will this show be over so I can get another drink?

1. Probably your tax dollars at work, and maybe he refinanced his house. 

[Spooneroonie]

The last hour is usually that skin removal show.

[leighroda]

I'm gonna need some confirmation that those taking a drink when Steven said he needed drugs are still alive before I can go to bed.