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In a desperate attempt to alleviate his condition, Max confides in Dan about disfiguring himself to free him from his curse. Their ensuing antics, including a painful encounter involving a brick, showcase a level of friendship maintained through shared humor, albeit under tragic circumstances. In an effort to break the monotony of isolation, they go on to meet a girl named Erica, but Max's ensuing encounter with her and her bully ex-boyfriend Greg leads to heartbreak and emotional devastation.