(chalkboard eraser noise) (old film crackles)
(dramatic rock guitars)
- There are reasons
far beyond, all in life that one can know.
Reasons which won't be explained, just because we want it so.
But within them, goodness lies,
despite the tears a lifetime cries.
Beyond the hurt,
beyond the pain,
eternal bliss is ours to gain.
There's a battle to be fought,
with the demons in our heart,
for the kingdom in our soul,
to which love unlocks the door.
(leaves crackling )
And say goodbye,
to all your tragic dreams
and soon forgotten sorrows.
(subway station booming)
- Michael, come on.
Come on, get up.
Get up, lad, let's get you home.
- [Michael] Leave me alone.
- Come on, Michael, you're gonna get arrested.
Up we go.
- No.
No!
(both groaning)
(siren wails) (vehicles honking)
(upbeat lounge music)
- [John] He arrives from Paris tonight.
- Away? - Three months,
hired to write. Ah, but here he comes.
Welcome back, young Michael Fiorelli.
Why good sir, what could possibly bring
such a prestigious writer as yourself to such a shabby site?
- Surely not you, oh sexy John,
but perhaps this full moon, seducingly strange night.
Nonetheless, I'm here.
- That you are, that you are.
(glasses clinking)
All's well, I see?
- As well as well can be.
And you, what tales have you to tell?
- Of life, of love, false or true?
(chuckles) What can I say?
Not much is new, but come, it's you who's just returned,
so please tell of all the midnight oils burned.
- If only it were so, though sadly, no.
I was locked in a cell.
Okay, a Parisian shack, writing and writing,
couldn't wait to get back.
- Really?
But enfante, Paris, I thought
it was the city of love and glee.
- Paris is lovely, yes indeed.
I just wish I'd had more time--
(romantic piano music) (people chattering)
Dear John,
what ardent, passionate light I see.
Through my skin and to my heart, ablaze her glare sets me.
Glimmering, radiant beauty.
- Oh, Michael, awaken, for fair as this young maiden be,
fool yourself only you shall, with such intensity.
- Too late now for looks at least,
proof of goodness yet to see, wish me luck.
What grace does shine through soft, fair skin
and wakens every sense, but what's it's done
to this here heart, only your love can make amends.
- Sweet young boy,
whose eyes all too anxiously devour what they see,
and those words, to which silk must have
but lost a million battles,
what do you want with me?
- Only to avow that which my heart believes,
by seeing your soul, so radiant and pure,
it must but be the inner spark
that blares aloud through gorgeous eyes
and angel's soft, fair skin.
- Speak no more, at least not now.
It is soft silk those words, they imitate,
weaving loving thoughts, my heart they penetrate.
Obscure thoughts in my mind accelerate
the beating of my heart and oddly,
though, please speak again.
Gentle, cradle, my heart mend.
- My lips, my heart does guide,
and speak to you, fair angel of light, I shall,
but come; let us leave now,
somewhere beneath the sweet moonlight.
- Common male! That you are to drag me from my friend,
into a dark, oh night so cold,
what is it you pretend?
- To know your heart and search
your soul for all that which is true,
and it be a pureness that I find,
In love I'll fall with you.
- To these words and in these arms
too quickly I could fall...
yet life's misery, more so quickly I recall.
- So black-hearted human ways,
have pierced and harmed your heart,
I do so sense their base, impure, oh pain-inflicting art.
- So shall we chat?
Come, sit and hear more than you'd wish to know,
though I'm certain after this,
no more sweet words, you'll only go.
- Speak and say that which you shall,
fair warning though I give you now,
no matter what your words may be;
shock I've heard, all thunder and emotion,
nonetheless, my love prevails,
pure and true with all devotion.
- Assure me not, for we shall see,
if loving words prove true to be.
So much to say but where to start?
- It matters not, just speak your heart.
- An introduction, that sounds nice,
and for a start, it shall suffice.
(upbeat piano music)
Sarah Andrews.
- Sarah Andrews.
- Why what a lovely name, who would've thought it'd be the same.
- (chuckles) Lovely name for lovely dame,
and Michael Fiorelli,
that's my name.
Now, what more have you to say?
- You wish to know, so ask away.
- Fair enough, if it's this game that we shall play,
what's your favorite color, favorite song, and favorite day,
Favorite hour, favorite pet, favorite genius intellect,
Favorite movie, favorite scene,
favorite sport, and favorite team?
- Okay, all right, I'll let you breathe.
Silver, majestic, striking is it's shine,
Favorite song escapes my mind.
Sunday's calm, I guess, all right,
but I love wild Friday night.
12:00 a.m., not night nor day,
cats are best in every way.
Da Vinci, shockingly ahead of his time,
"Pretty Woman," I forget the line.
Rough and tough football I choose, 49ers, win or lose.
I think that's all, if I recall.
- Now catch your breath before you fall.
(Sarah giggles)
- Intense and wistful, all you say,
have you always been this way?
Don't get me wrong, I judge you not,
I do so love your every thought,
but how indeed you do convert, to burning passion every word?
- The answer is you...
You need not ask, for words become a simple task;
with beauty such before my eyes,
my breath but mumbles that which my heart sighs.
Now, words, more sounds from you again,
and into bliss my heart you'll send.
- Well and fair, to these words I can't refuse,
but to listen, you did choose.
Though I forewarned, not all is bright,
Dark, perhaps,
darker than night.
My childhood was fun,
my mom, my dad, my brother and I,
but then my brother had to die.
His death is not where I should start,
at 17, she broke his heart.
I do say she, for I hate her name.
My brother's death on her I blame.
To kill his pain, the one within,
his choice of drug, heroin.
Of all the drugs, the one he chose
quickly killed him, overdose.
Mom and Dad didn't last long,
Dad claimed everything was wrong,
so he packed up and went his way,
and with my mother I did stay.
- I'm sorry, but I'm also most impressed,
at the ease with which your sorrows are confessed.
- I've had much practice, you could say,
two years of counseling every other day.
High school years were shot to hell,
of pleasant times, there's none to tell.
Too soon, too quick did things go bad,
for young, naive met senior Brad.
At 15, my love I'd met, a love forever I'd regret.
Brad brought sex and drugs along,
and you don't refuse when your love's so strong.
Either way, we didn't last,
and there's no way to change your past.
So bad habits soon become addictions,
and when broken-hearted, to hell with all convictions.
Nothing ever lasts.
God, I hate to feel this way,
please don't say that you won't stay.
- How could I dare to leave,
one minute apart would break my heart.
You offer more than I could ask,
too simple, pleasurable a task.
Now, to make some sort of vow.
- That you'll hold me forever and always, just as you do now?
- Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. (romantic piano music)
(both laughing)
A thousand times, yes.
Bless this night and praise these stars.
Ungrateful, we shan't be, for this night of love
unveiled bliss and placed you next to me.
(romantic orchestral music)
- Dawn?
Too soon our night is gone.
Oh God, look at the time,
Alexa will think I was out of my mind.
- Out of your mind but not your heart and soul,
love is something you can't control.
Don't explain, just let things be,
I know John too will question me.
- You're right, but I must go.
- Wait, when will I see you again?
This I must know.
- Tonight, and not a second later.
When the sun falls and shadows rise,
my soul will accelerate the beating of my heart
until it looks into your eyes.
- Then grant me but one last request.
- To comply, I'll do my best.
- One last embrace before we part,
this indeed will ease my heart.
- How could I but dare say no,
when I too wish this wish before I go.
(romantic orchestration)
Goodnight,
and swift, my return,
only with passion, shall your heart burn.
Oh, and this to ease your wait.
- Morning slowly bleeds its way through a dark night's flesh,
so as to lay the moon down for its rest.
For all that rise, must surely fall,
as did my sad heart, after all.
Goodnight, sweet moon,
goodnight.
(upbeat rock music)
(vehicles honking)
(window knocks)
I met a girl
Could you imagine, I met a guy
Well, what do you know
You met a guy
The guy from last night JOHN: The girl from last night
MICHAEL & SARAH: You got that right
(instrumental break)
So what's he like
Is she what you expected
You know, your angel of light
Oh, but she's more than just that
He's a dream and a half
Honest and pure, you know she didn't hold back
I tried to resist him
You usually do
This time it was different, he's something new
Deep, dark eyes
Passionate soul
Skin so soft SARAH: Arms so soft
I couldn't let go I lost all control
It was love
Love
It was love
Love
Is what it was
Love
So passionate, sweet
She makes me complete
It was love
Love
Love at first sight
She will be my wife
MICHAEL & SARAH: It was love
Wait, come again, did you say get married
Well, no, not yet, but I know she's the one
Sarah in love, who would've thought it
And more than that, love at first sight
Come now, stay calm
You hardly but know her ALEXA: You don't really know him
MICHAEL & SARAH: My god, you're right, that's why I'll see her (him)
MICHAEL & SARAH: Tonight
(subway and traffic sounds)
(school bell rings)
(people chattering)
- Well, what d'ya know,
another one's arrived.
- Great, just when I thought I'd survived.
And your day, how's it been?
- Nothing worthy of a grin,
two fights and then more teenage drama;
"She called me what?
"Uh-uh, I ain't no slut.
"That's your momma." (laughs) - Ugh
I know...
So?
- For weeks and weeks, I wait and wait,
but how I do now hesitate.
- Come on, come on, it's getting late.
Open it.
(paper tearing)
Don't sweat it, John, forget it.
They've no clue how good you are.
You're a scholar, a gentleman, and star.
- Don't worry, I'm used to these already,
what's the saying, something, something slow and steady?
- Right. So poker tonight, your place?
- The cards are ready, ace.
Lookin' forward to changing my luck.
- (chuckles) Last time, you were down to your last buck.
- Well not tonight,
so you'd best tell the boys to bring their money.
- All right, I'll see ya later, honey.
(John chuckles)
- [John] Come on.
(bell tolls)
- Michael, what a pleasant surprise.
And you've got my book, isn't that nice?
- Good morning, Father, that and so much more.
- Oh, so it's good news you have in store.
Please, please, do share.
- I feel...
I'm floating in midair.
I can still see her eyes, I can still smell her hair.
What a marvelous night, I'm still under her spell.
- Michael, not again, these things never fare well.
You dive in too soon, too deep, can't you tell?
- Not this time, Father, she's unlike any other.
I'm certain this time, true love
has walked right through my door.
- And what on earth in one night can make you so sure?
And don't say her eyes, her beautiful smile.
- Her beauty is undeniable,
but it's her soul that's aglow and so worth the while.
For despite her past regrets, there's a spark
in her eyes of childlike purity,
still untarnished by life's sorrows and cruelty.
She's aware of her faults,
of the place from which they stem.
- And you aim to polish this rough gem.
Be cautious then.
It's often lovers who are far too blind to see,
that fall in love with each other's faults and not reality.
- I'm not sure I follow.
Are her faults not her own,
do they not represent who she is, how she's grown?
Is it perfection I should seek and if so, where to find?
- Perfection is solely on the cross,
not of this earth nor of this time.
Seek truth, but venture slowly,
keep both feet on the ground.
For foolish hearts hurt even more, when love is carelessly profound.
Take your time,
and be pious,
for piety rewards tenfold, (chuckles) as I'm sure
throughout your years you've constantly been told.
- I have, and thank you, Father,
for your words and your concern.
From words of wisdom, even the wisest still can learn.
(Conor chuckles)
(paper crunches)
(Michael sighs)
(door clacks)
What time is it?
- Why, hi John, how are you,
how was your day?
- I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a fray,
can't seem to get her out of my mind all day.
- Oh, that's right, your angel of light.
You're seeing her tomorrow?
- No, tonight.
- Oh, I see, but what about poker?
- [Michael] You'll have to do without me.
- Chickening out already.
- Oh, how you wish.
Don't you worry, I'll take your money soon enough.
- [John] Anytime, I'll call your bluff.
- Touche.
So, how was your day?
- Mundane, and then this came.
- You're not smiling.
- It's the same.
If I ever showed promise, where on earth did it go?
Stuck forever in high school was not the plan, you know?
- I know.
Just keep sending 'em your stuff, one is bound to bite.
- They did once before.
- [Michael] Right.
- So, if you're seeing her tonight, why so anxious,
why so agitated?
- I don't know.
I fear that spark, that inexplicable intensity,
may have perhaps already faded.
- Well, worry not, I'm sure it's fine,
perhaps she too's been anxious all this time.
- Don't say that,
I wish upon her no ill thought, no desperation.
- Even if it means your kiss is her salvation?
- Even then, John, even then.
(bottles clinking)
(mellow rock music)
- Here, have some wine to calm you down.
You're acting so weird, as if you hadn't been around.
- Well, that's not nice.
- You know what I mean.
- You don't have to be so mean.
He's different,
I really do think this could be love.
- Ugh
- Ugh, why?
Just because you find love so trite and frivolous,
what gives you the right to curse it for the rest of us?
- Damn.
Well, don't be so profound,
I'm happy for you, for the love that you've found.
Cheers, to Sarah and Mitchell.
- [Sarah] Michael.
- Right, Michael.
(glasses clinking)
(Alexa sniffs)
- [Sarah] No thanks, I'm good.
- Well, well, well, how we've changed indeed.
- Yeah, I guess so,
maybe that crap, I no longer need.
See ya.
(romantic piano music)
Hi.
- Hi.
So how are you this lovely night
Well, now with you before my sight
The night seems oh so much more bright
Brighter than the day
Brighter anyway
Was your day long, are you all right
God, I couldn't wait 'til night
Neither could I
I felt like I would die
Like I would die
But now you're here and I've got you to hold me
With you by my side, it all seems so right
Forever this way, endless nights
No more day
Now hold on a minute, there's something I should say
Something I must say
My past relationships have not been all that great
Forget great, in fact, they've plainly just been hell
I've had all day to think away
And wonder if you're right
Now in which way might I be right
About your lovely eyes
About this lovely night
Sweet words won't talk you out of that which you must hear
Not right now, not right here
So I guess I should listen
Oh, yeah
I'm scared to fall in love
And deal with all the pain
A foolish little girl
The only thing I've been
You'd think by now I'd learn
To simply not give in
Nothing but sorrow, nothing but pain
Open your eyes, don't let 'em in
But my heart keeps breaking each and every time
My heart keeps longing for someone to be mine
Yeah, my heart keeps breaking each and every time
I need you, I need you
But don't go promising things you can't keep
Don't go promising things you can't keep
Don't go saying that you'll always be right there
Don't go saying that you'll always care
I can't, dear, deal with the lies
My trust you'll betray, as my heart dies
I've never felt this way and I've lived my share of pain
I've never loved this way and I never will again
You're mine, you're mine
This is true love
It's love
MICHAEL: So open up your heart SARAH: Don't go promising
Give it one more chance Things you can't keep
Forget your past regrets Don't go saying
Baby, make your stance that you'll never leave
For love, for love I need you
Right now
It's all that we've got Don't break my heart
I won't abandone you Don't go running awayt
I won't leave you behind In the night
I'll hold you in my arms Don't go saying
Forever you'll be mine It just isn't right
I'm yours Anymore
I'm yours Breaking my heart
Sarah
Trust in me 'Cause my heart keeps breaking
I won't leave you behind Each and every time
Your heart I'll mend Yeah, my heart keeps breaking
Baby now your mine Each and every time
I love you I need you
This love is real
- Well, there it is, plain and simple, clear as day,
royal flush, third today.
(men laughing)
- And the Lord will have His day.
- Don't mock the Lord, He's not to blame.
and if that's your excuse, it's rather lame.
Be glad, this here tidy sum goes straight to the poor,
will make 'em less glum.
(men chuckling)
- Ah, so a Robin Hood of sorts, or better yet a Friar Tuck.
- We've got God, who needs luck?
- So that's that, lads, here we call it.
Next time, I won't go so easy on your wallet.
(men laughing) - Right.
- Okay, boys, goodnight.
- Goodnight. - Goodnight.
- About Michael, how's he doing?
- He's in love, his love he's wooing.
- Yes, he stopped by today, dropped off my book.
I could tell right away, he had that strange look.
- You mean the one where he looks right through you,
floating in space in his lovely love bubble?
- (chuckles) That's the one.
- I think we're in trouble.
- He'll be fine.
- [Richy] Not this time.
- [Father Conor] Just have him take it slow,
you're his friends, give him advice, let him know.
He's growing up, he should be okay.
All right, lads, I should be on my way.
Goodnight to you both.
- Goodnight, Father.
- Goodnight, Father, see you soon.
(upbeat rock music)
So he got himself a girlfriend
He's been back for one night
I wouldn't quite just say that
Though I think you're right
Got himself a girlfriend, calls her angel of light
We talkin' 'bout that same girl from the other night
I seriously doubt she'll marry in white
The girl gets around, if you get my drift
You mean that she takes Uber, taxis, and Lyft
I get it, you're funny, oh honey
Your boy just better watch out
That girl is trouble, trouble
Trouble and a half
Trouble, triple-double
(John laughs)
John, don't laugh
She's been around, all over town
The outs and ins, I won't discuss
I wouldn't dare cause such a fuss
But she is trouble, trouble
Or so you say, now on your way
John, don't be rude
It's for his own good
He should know
A wild child, likes the snow
Blow!
- Oh!
That girl is trouble, trouble
She's not the one for our sweet Mike
If this is true, you might be right
I don't want trouble, trouble
The kid is good and pure at heart
Well, she ain't sweet, she's rather tart
You know the biker
You don't say
You know the doorman
Oy vey
I could go on, the list gets long
No, that's okay, he'll stay away
BOTH: That girl is trouble, trouble
Trouble
Triple-double
So don't delay, it's clear as day
That girl is trouble
- Okay.
(vehicle honks)
- She's a dream, John, she's a dream.
Love like this, this day and age, is rarely ever seen.
If with my owns hands, hers I'd not held,
I'd think I was dreaming, under some spell.
But she's real, John, she's real.
- It's this passion, this fever within you that rages,
ignoring all the wisdom handed down throughout the ages.
Caution, caution, dead ahead.
This love of which you speak, it makes your reason weak,
clouds of bliss clutter your brain,
disperse to hell, any thought that's sane.
- And if for love, I risk not all,
tell me then of a worthier call, or a better time.
Perhaps when I'm older, let this one slip by,
let the falls just grow colder?
- Very well, do as you please.
But a better time might be, when the one you love
threatens not to damage, as does she.
Regardless of your choice, your friend I'll always be,
and when a shoulder is in need, you can count on me.
- Thank you, and fear not,
for love cradles my heart. (chuckles)
I think I know of the solution, to ease your disillusion.
My love you soon shall meet, and find she's more than sweet.
I believe she's got a friend,
I'll make sure she comes along,
you could use a little drink, a little dance, a little song.
- So, you're an actress, Michael did say.
- Just finished her 17th play.
Amazing to behold, so glamorous, so natural.
If only I could be so bold.
- Honey, you too are amazing.
Look at you!
You've got just what it takes.
You just have to let go, take your foot off the brakes.
- Maybe, I don't know.
- So when's your next show?
- Not for a while, it's time to stake my claim:
Hollywood's the name of the game.
- I see, wow, congratulations.
But Los Angeles is far, have you no reservations?
- No, I've nothing to lose, and nothing standing in my way.
It's losers who fear, worry day to day.
- Well, that's quite harsh, wouldn't you say?
Somebody may be careful,
but it doesn't merit insult so dreadful.
- I guess that's why you're both so successful.
- Alexa.
- Michael's quite talented, I guess you don't know.
He just got back from Paris, has written a show.
- A small play for some bourgeois institution.
They wanted a modern tale of the French Revolution.
- I'll say you're overly modest.
Small as it may have been, I read the reviews,
it did very well.
- Well, bravo! (John laughs)
Sarah, who knew?
- Cheers to you.
- So which do you prefer, film or theater?
- Film, of course,
there's a lot more money to be made,
and the fame is even more so great.
- Big dreams, hard to reach.
- And what do you do again?
Oh, right, you teach.
- John was actually gonna write for The Times.
He had gotten the job and was on his way...
- But I changed my mind and I'm perfectly happy this way.
You see, Alexa, I don't think
fortune and fame can complete you,
but if you simply love what you do,
happiness will come to greet you.
- So, when are you moving out to LA?
- In just a few weeks, end of May.
Sarah is helping me move out there.
- Oh, you don't say?
- Yeah, don't worry.
I'm not going out there to stay, just a week or two at most.
- Well, to you, Alexa, here's a toast. (chuckles)
(glasses clinking)
- Okay, so a teacher?
Ugh, what's that all about?
- You don't have to act out.
He was on his way, job in hand.
His father died, heart attack.
Mom got sick, so much for that.
And on top of that, his girlfriend left him
for some guy in upstate New York.
- What a dork.
- Don't be mean.
I think it's sweet he gave it all up
to take care of his mom.
- Well, I think it's dumb.
He could've put her in care.
And what about his dreams, his life, his girlfriend?
(scoffs) I guess to think of that, oh no, he wouldn't dare.
- I can't believe you see it that way.
What if it was your mother?
- Mom's dead, remember?
Don't bother.
(Alexa sniffs)
Hmm?
- I have to admit, I'm somewhat perplexed.
Sarah seems kind, the other, quite vexed.
- They grew up together, childhood friends,
though it's clear she's a bad influence.
- Ah, well, good luck with that.
- What, you're not staying?
- [John] Only if you're buying...
Come on, I'm just playing.
- Well, hello again.
- So, who's your friend?
- What, you've yet to mention me?
- Huh?
Oh, it's a game, I see.
Nice, you had me going.
- [Kate] So what am I pouring?
- Shots, if you would be so kind.
- Tequila?
- And beer, if you don't mind.
- Mind?
Why, not in the least.
- Look at you, you sexy beast!
- Cut it out.
She's nice, huh?
- Yeah, duh.
- Here you go, hun.
Come back for more.
- God, you're such a bore.
- (chuckles) They should really turn up the air.
- Yeah, it's hot in here.
- You gonna share?
(John chuckles)
Oh, you're cute.
What's your name?
Wanna play a drinking game?
- Wow, well, that didn't take long.
- [Michael] No, you're wrong.
- This is not what it looks like.
- Right, I don't even know what to say.
- These girls are drunk.
- Hey!
- Sarah, we're leaving, now.
- Sarah, wait.
- What?
- I don't know that girl, she's wasted,
she sat on my lap, you walked out just as she sat.
- (scoffs) And you're sticking to that?
- Yes, why would I lie?
I'm not that guy.
- It's fine, I believe you.
- But let's call it a night, huh?
We should go,
it just feels right.
- Okay, goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(phone dings)
- It's Sarah.
I guess we're okay.
She's asking to meet, I should go right away.
- Michael, be careful.
I was not too impressed, and Alexa,
she seems like the devil, just a bit better dressed.
- Goodnight, and don't worry,
I'm sure I'll be fine.
(upbeat rock music)
- It's precisely those words that don't ease my mind.
(busy street noise)
Baby, there you are
I won't let you get far
Oh no, no, no
Well, nice to see you too
I see you two had fun
Maybe too much fun
Baby
Whao
Let's go out, the night's still young
Let's go out and have some fun
You know it's half past 1:00
Baby
We're in love, or so you say
- So I say?
Baby
I need more than love tonight
I need more to feel all right, baby
Baby
Take me out and about
Let's have fun, let's be young forever
If we only live once, let us drink, let us dance
Let us live so wild and free
Only you and you for me
Baby
(electric guitar solo)
Passion, passion, lips are burning
Skin to skin, my body's yearning
For love, for love
So take me in your arms tonight
I want to feel you
Deep inside my soul
I want to be the only one
The only one you love
I want to be your everything you've ever dreamed of
Be your fantasy, your ever-after
Be your anything you want, fulfill your desires
This fantasy's runnin' wild
Touch me, hold me, kiss me slowly
Tease me, thrill me, gently, softly
Your love
Drives me wild
Tonight
(morning traffic sounds)
(jazzy piano music)
How's your head, you feel all right
Oh, what a night
You got that right
But you look lovely as can be
Don't make me blush, it's too early
And oh, my head
Come here, lie down
Come back to bed
I should lie down
I made you coffee
You're too kind
Cream or sugar
Nevermind
(sentimental piano music)
Lying here beside you, all my dreams have come true
My longing, my searching is finally through
With you
Here by my side
I can't quite believe what I've finally found
It's hard to believe, believe far deep down
That this could be real
It's real
Love is this love, this is love that I feel
I look in your eyes and I'm carried away
Far from the madness
The tortures of day are gone
Please let this be real
It has to be real
It's real
Sarah
I love you
(sentimental piano music) (birds chirping)
Did we own time?
Because it managed to elude us.
We held it in our grasp.
But time, you hardly knew us.
We played your ageless game.
Each kiss would just delude us.
Intoxicated, dazed.
Perhaps too well you knew us.
Did we own time?
(busy street noises)
- [John] So what's new with you?
- Not much, really, Sarah got a callback
for an audition, and I've just been writing.
- You two are on a mission, that's exciting.
- Congratulations, dear.
- [Kate] What are we celebrating?
- Nothing yet, wishful thinking, I got a callback,
I've been auditioning.
- Nice, that's wonderful honey, break a leg!
And speaking of legs, your friend
Alexa's down there making some rich guy beg.
Just look at that dress.
- That's Alexa, she certainly knows how to get attention.
- And her type of guy, not to mention.
(Robert laughs) - (laughs) Oh my gosh!
Oh my god, well, hello there!
Robert, this is my roommate, Sarah.
- Sarah, pleasure to meet you, Alexa's said great things.
- Yep, took this little one under my wings.
Don't worry, honey, I said nothing but good things.
So, how are you and Michael?
- Great, he's by the bar.
And you, you're looking like a star.
- Oh, this old thing, why thank you.
And your audition, how did it go? (phone buzzes)
- That's right, you don't know.
I got a callback.
- (gasps) That's fantastic.
Oh, soon you'll get so many, you won't keep track.
- Sorry, give me a second, I have to take this.
- So, who's the guy?
- You mean the handsome devil in the suit and tie?
He's a stockbroker I met the other night.
He drives a Porsche.
- Oh, so he's just right. (laughs)
- So far, so good, we're going to Tao later tonight.
You two should come along.
- I don't know.
- I'm sorry, it's a work thing.
I'm gonna have to call it a night.
- Oh, that's all right.
Sarah and I were just saying
how long it's been since we've hung out.
- Great, so you two will have fun, no doubt.
We'll do it soon.
- Mm-hmm.
- Gotta run. (smooches)
(upbeat synth music)
- Screw him, let's have fun.
- Yeah, sure, you wanna join us?
- No, but let's discuss.
Girls' night out?
Come on, Sarah, it's been so long.
It'll be fun.
- I don't know, hun, I'm out with Michael.
- (scoffs) You are always out with Michael.
Please?
I'm all alone, all dressed up with nowhere to go.
- Okay, all right, I'll let him know.
- Yay, my bestie's back!
(both giggling)
- Well, look what the cat dragged in.
- Dressed in black and ready to sin.
- Told you so.
- Hi John, how are you?
Richy, right?
We've met before?
- A few times, I'm pretty sure.
- Hi Alexa, it's nice to see you too.
Where's your date?
- He had to work late.
It's a drag, but whatever.
Sarah's gonna make it all better.
- Really?
- Is that okay, girls' night out?
I'll make it up to you.
- You don't have to.
Go have fun, I'll see you back at my place.
- Ooh, how sweet, just look at that face!
(upbeat rock music)
Tonight is ours, we're taking it back
Tonight is ours, there's no looking back
Come on
Baby, let's have fun
Tonight is ours, girl, yours and mine
I wanna dance, drink all the wine, tonight
Whoa-ooh, oh, tonight
Gonna live, gonna dance, succumb to the night
Don't want rules, don't want guides
I'm ready to fight tonight
I'm putting up a fight
So come on, world, take your shot, I'm gonna take mine
Two or three, maybe four, hell, I want some more
Tonight
Whoa-ooh, oh, tonight
You're not the boss of me, no one's the boss of me
I'm free
(instrumetnal break)
No more inhibitions, baby, let's go wild
No stupid conditions, no longer a child
I'm free
Tonight, tonight's for me
Tonight I'm young, I wanna have fun
I wanna taste the thrill on my lips
I wanna dance and shake my hips
Rub myself on a boy
Be his dirty toy
I want to make him get on the floor
I want to watch him beg for more, watch out
I'm not your little whore
Tonight, I'm out to get what I want
So watch out, world, I'll get what I want
Tonight
Nothing's standing in my way
No way
(upbeat synth music) (people chattering)
(lock clacks) - Jesus, are you okay?
- Hi, bay...
ugh, my head.
- Sarah, you're a wreck.
- I know, but I'm back.
(door creaks)
- Are you high?
Did you get high?
- We were dancing, and there was some guy,
he gave it to Alexa and I.
- And you got high.
Great.
Awesome, I don't know what to say.
- Stop it, Michael, please, another day.
I'm sorry, baby.
I'm so sorry.
I got drunk, I wasn't thinking.
- Maybe it's time you quit drinking.
Look, Sarah,
I'm not trying to be a prude, but this,
this shit isn't good.
I've lost good friends, it's a downward spiral.
You can't just give in.
- I know.
I'm trying.
I'm sorry.
You know that I have.
- I know.
I know.
Sleep now, love.
(busy street sounds)
(Sarah giggles)
How'd it go?
- Hi.
(smooches) How'd you know?
- You told me, remember?
- Oh, that's right.
Well, I won't be an equity member.
- They don't know what you're worth.
- At least I have you on this earth.
Let's grab a drink.
- It's a little bit early, don't you think?
How 'bout a coffee instead?
- Okay, but not that one cafe I dread.
- No, of course not.
(Sarah giggles)
Come on.
(Sarah laughs) (phone rings)
Which means he's not technically--
- Hold on. (laughs)
Hi, Mom.
Mom, what's wrong? (dramatic piano music)
What?
No, I'm fine.
I love you too.
- What's wrong?
What's going on?
Sarah?
- It's my dad.
He's dead.
- I'm sorry, love, I'm so sorry.
- I'm not.
- Sarah?
- What?
He was my dad, and he just left.
Now he's gone again.
I loved him, but I won't pretend that now I hate him
even more than I have all these years before.
What gives him the right, the goddamn right
to now come into light out of nowhere and for what?
- Don't say that, Sarah.
I know you're hurting, but you have to forgive him.
You have to find a way to let go.
- Sure, Michael, if you say so.
- Look, lay him to rest.
Rid yourself of that anger in your chest.
Send it away, don't hold it in.
- To hate this much must be a sin.
I'm not going.
I don't give a damn, I'm not going.
He's not going to win.
- Win what, Sarah?
It's over.
If you don't let it go, he does win, win over your soul,
over your peace of mind, over you for all time.
You need to let it go.
- Looks like there's nothing you don't know, huh, Michael?
You're always so damn right!
- Don't take this out on me, on us.
It's not right. - I gotta go.
I'm sorry, I just have to go.
(dramatic orchestral music)
- Sarah, wait!
Sarah!
(engine rumbles)
(siren wails) (busy city street sounds)
- [Kate] Michael, listen, you need to come down.
It's Sarah, she's drunk and stumbling around.
(upbeat rock music)
- [Michael] Baby, Sarah.
- Oh, hey.
- Are you okay?
- [Alexa] She's fine, Michael, let her be.
- She doesn't need drinks!
She needs me.
- Oh, sure, lover boy, you're just everyone's savior.
Don't get out of hand, watch your bad behavior.
- What is your problem?
- [Sarah] Michael, leave her alone.
She's taking care of me.
I need this.
- This?
What is this?
Getting trashed to the point where you can no longer walk?
Sarah, please, let's go talk.
- There's nothing to say.
I told you, today, I don't care.
- See?
She's well aware.
Just let her live, let her be.
- Alexa, get away from me.
- Oh, you are my hero, coming to save me.
Cheers to my hero.
- [Michael] Sarah, please, no.
Love, look at me.
This is not what you need.
- What do I need, Michael?
Love?
Bullshit!
No more love, none so true to which devotion is deserved!
All that I've had, all that I've loved
rotted with poison or poisoned to rot!
I've nothing left!
But don't complain, I'll give what I can.
- Then you'll give pain.
(ochestral strings and rock guitars)
(door shuts)
I'm not afraid of life anymore
I'm not afraid to try anymore
I'm not afraid of love anymore
I know you'll come back soon, soon enough
I'll be back soon, fear not
MICHAEL & JOHN: This is tough
Don't be afraid, my love, don't give up
You can't give up, can't let them win
Find the strength, the strength within
KATE, JOHN, MICHAEL & SARAH: I know I need you by my side
ALL: Passion, passion, life is changing
Old man time is rearranging our lives
Our destiny
I'm not afraid to try, I'll succeed
This time apart is just what we need to clear our minds
MICHAEL: I don't need time, what I need is you RICHY: Don't be afraid, my friend, you've got time
All I've ever needed is you Don't be afraid, I know you'll be fine
Here by my side
You are you, you're smart and you're kind
Don't let this world change your mind
Know yourself, know what you're worth
I've been around, I know what you're worth
You're worthy of love
JOHN: Passion, passion, my heart's turning MICHAEL: Passion, passion, be returning
Away from fears, I'm slowly learning Come back soon, I'll be yearning
To love myself, to love you For you, for you, Sarah
I'm not afraid of love anymore ALEXA: I'm not afraid, I know who I am
SARAH: I know that love can open the door Of what they think, I don't give a damn
I'm free
Watch out, world, here I come
Taking back what's mine
Watch out now, look out, boys
Come on, get in line
I don't care what people say
I've got to find a better way
I'll make it through, I know I will survive
I've got you right by my side
I know it's all I need tonight
Together, we are better than alone
ALL: Life is unpredictable
We're always lost, always one step behind
There's no way to change the past
There's no way to turn back time
I just know we have to make it last somehow
JOHN: Got to find a way to win SARAH: Got to let love in again
Let love reign
Let truth shine
Take back what's mine
KATE: Change your mind
MICHAEL: I know that love can open the door SARAH: I'm not afraid of love anymore
To your heart
JOHN: I'm not afraid to know who I am KATE: Don't be afraid my love, take my hand
I'll win
You'll win
I'll win
You'll win
ALEXA: It's out there for me RICHY: It's out there for you
ALL: Passion, passion, fires are burning
Deep inside, feel the yearning
To win
For love
For you, for me
MICHAEL & KATE: For love
For truth
ALL: For us, this is our time
This is our time
For us
(subway sounds)
(vehicles honking)
(lid thuds)
- [Michael] Father Conor.
- Michael. - You got a moment?
- Yes, of course, what's on your mind?
- Quite a bit, I hope you've got time.
I'm having trouble processing my thoughts,
I can hardly even write.
- I take it Sarah is not yet back, right?
- Right, but I'm not sure that's entirely the problem.
I think there's more to it than her being away.
- I see.
Well, by all means, speak freely, speak away.
- It was right before she left the other night.
She got high,
we had a fight,
and ever since, I feel something's not right.
You've known me since I was younger.
To find true love has been like a hunger.
I don't know why quite often I feel so alone,
longing for someone to call my own, a partner in crime,
to make me whole, to fill that aching gap in my soul.
And Sarah, I'm certain she's the one,
she's incredible and I love her already,
even though it's not been that long.
- Michael, perhaps that's what wrong.
But before I sound like I'm preaching, please go on.
- Sarah's got a past, as I did once say,
but in truth, don't we all in some way?
I know she wants to change,
or at least I hope that's her conviction.
Though I'm sensing her habits,
less leisure, leaning closer to addiction.
I know I can help her if I just give her, if just show her--
- That you love her? (dramatic piano music)
Michael, you can't change her, nor can you be her savior.
- I don't want to change her.
Okay, maybe her behavior, at times.
But aren't we taught to do all that we can for others,
to be good Christian brothers?
- Yes, we are but don't confuse or cleverly choose
to interpret God's teachings to do as you choose.
You can't will her to change, you'll only lose.
- What am I supposed to do?
What does everyone expect, that I just walk away?
It's not gonna happen, Father, no way.
- I'm not saying walk away.
But if her love for you is reciprocal,
she'll do what she has to do.
But don't think for one second
that your love will change her, save her,
be some healing, cleansing gown.
If she's to truly change her ways,
it must come from her, from somewhere deep down.
- That's precisely what I don't understand.
Shouldn't I be her helping hand,
the one that pulls her from the sinking sand?
- Oh, Michael, that's a thin line and a delicate one, too.
Is it you doing the pulling or is it down she's pulling you?
Are you ready to crucify yourself for her sins?
Can you carry that cross?
- If I don't, isn't it all already a loss?
The truth is I don't know,
but I'm willing to see how far I can go.
I have to try, it's all I can do.
- Then godspeed and strength to you.
I'll be praying for you both.
I suggest you calmly speak out your concerns.
Set aside that passion that burns.
Try to explain what's at stake and what's to gain.
- That indeed does sound sane, sane and rational advice.
Thank you, Father, once again.
You are a wise and good friend.
- To my sheep, I'll always tend.
And while God grants me the time,
I, in return, shall grant you mine.
But more importantly, know that God above
is there for you and always will be.
For thus His love spans throughout time for all eternity.
(lively rock music)
So where do you go when the time has come
When you gotta put your dreams aside
Passion is dying, the future's crying
And you gotta live the rest of your life
The shit that they sell you, if self-assuring
You're always ready to buy
Keep drinking the Kool-Aid, you're gonna make it
All you gotta do is try
They say all you gotta do is try
Well, I've been trying, I ain't lying
But I'm sure not getting ahead
Be a romantic, a nice cliche
You'll be famous after you're dead
Yeah, they'll worship you after you're dead
Where's my appraiser
How much am I worth
Who the hell defines success
Am I a failure
Have I succeeded
If at failing I'm the very best
This fabrication, determination
To become some bullshit we're not
Come on, Timmy, get on Youtube
Show the world you're so damn hot
Just show the world you're so damn hot
It's a vicious cycle, you can't escape it
You just keep on buying the lie
Now you're selling, come on, children
All you gotta do is try
They say all you gotta do is try
(instrumental break)
So where do you go when the time has come
When you gotta put your dreams aside
Passion is dying, the future's crying
And you gotta live the rest of your life
A sugarcoated, empty promise
Is the cotton candy they sell
We're always willing, always ready
Just don't mind the smell
Well what if it's my tur, should be so lucky
Look, Mom, I'm on TV
Open your eyes, you silly child
You gotta face reality
It's not nice, but it's reality
(street traffic noise)
(phone ringing)
- What a lovely New York day, wouldn't you say?
- Oh my God, are you back?
No way, I thought you said tomorrow.
- Surprise, lover, no more waiting in sorrow.
- If only I had a car I could borrow.
I wanted to pick you up at the airport.
You really shoulda told me.
- Yet this is much sweeter, don't you agree?
Are you gonna keep talking away?
Pretty soon, it'll be tomorrow, not today.
- (laughs) Right, no, I'm on my way.
(sentimental piano music)
So, how was LA?
I'm sure you've got a million stories, do tell.
- LA's amazing, who knew?
And of course, for Alexa, a real dream come true.
- So Alexa got on well, I figured as much,
though I'm surprised you liked it as well.
- Well, I can't say I miss the smell.
The sun, the palm trees, beautiful sky,
I can see myself out there, I'm not gonna lie.
- I hope not without me.
You know I'd just die.
(Sarah chuckles)
- And John and Kate, how are they?
- Really well, saw them the other day.
They're actually moving in together.
Can you believe it? (chuckles)
- No.
Wow.
Going legit, that's great.
- I know.
Ironic, they met on our double date.
- That's right, I almost forgot.
- Alexa and John, definitely not.
(Sarah laughs)
About what happened when you left,
I know you said it's something you'd rather forget,
but I've been giving it a lot of thought--
- I'd rather not.
But I know, I've thought about it, too, and
I'm sorry if I hurt you.
- I'm afraid the one who's hurting's really you.
I think we should talk more about your past
and the things that ail you.
- Michael, no, I don't want to.
I hate reliving my past.
I'd rather focus on our future, make it last.
- [Michael] Well, there won't be much of a future,
not while this shadow's cast.
- You mean me getting high?
Look, I'm scared too, I won't lie.
I thought I was done, but then I'm out,
I get drunk, and it's fun.
At least, I mean, it's not like I'm high all the time.
- Is that supposed to give me peace of mind?
Look, you should really quit this crap while you can.
It's not who you are and it's not who I know you can be.
- So if I don't quit, what?
You'll go?
Leave me?
(Michael sighs)
Great, what a fantastic date.
- Move in with me.
- Move in?
How will that fix anything?
- I don't know, but I do know how much I missed you.
When I laid eyes on you this afternoon,
all my doubts were gone.
I know you weren't away for that long,
but I thought about you every second
of every day, of the things you did say.
You said we needed time.
I couldn't get your eyes out of my mind.
- I missed you too, and I also couldn't stop thinking
about the way we left things, the fights, the drinking.
Michael, I want to change.
I want to be that girl you want, the good you see in me.
- Sarah, you are good.
You're changing and you're trying.
You just gotta trust in yourself.
Trust in us, believe.
- But what if it's your trust and love that I deceive?
I don't want to hurt you, and I'm afraid.
- Then let me hold you and let your heart be swayed.
(romantic string music)
Together, we've nothing to fear.
Together, there's nothing standing in our way.
And there's no point in walking away
When you know, by my side, you should stay
No point at all, don't you see
When you know you belong next to me
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my life
And there's no way in hell I won't make you my wife
You're the girl that I love, oh so much and adore
You're the girl with the key
That can unlock the door to my heart
Whoa, ooh-oh
To my heart
And there's no point in running away
When I know, in your arms, I must stay
No point at all, this I know
For the love in my heart won't let go
You're the boy of my dreams
You're the boy of my life
You're the boy who someday will make me his wife
You're the boy that I love oh so much and adore
You're the boy with the key
That can open the door to my heart
Whoa, oh, oh
To my heart
Heal my heart
And there's no point in trying to ignore
How we feel, what we know is at our door
This passion, this love, it is real
Stronger than any before
SARAH: You're the boy of my dreams MICHAEL: You're the girl of my dreams
You're the boy of my life You're the girl of my life
You can heal all the pain I'll battle the world
You can lessen the strife Just to make you my wife
You're the boy that I love You're the girl that I love
You can unlock the door And willl always adore
Heal and teach my heart You're the girl with the key
To love once more That has opened the door
Whoa, oh To my heart
I love you so
Passion, passion, fire's burning
Back to love, our hearts returning again
Again
To love
- Michael, how you doin'?
- Good, man, how's it going?
- Not bad, you know me, gotta keep it moving.
How's that fellowship,
did you apply?
- Not just yet.
- Why?
- I've been busy.
Relationships are hard man, no lie.
- That's why it's solo I fly,
keeps me feeling breezy. (laughs)
- That's a bit cheesy.
Then again, I'm one to talk.
I know it's my affairs you always mock.
- No, man, we're proud of you.
This one seems to be going well.
- Can you tell?
It is.
It's okay, I guess.
Few ups and downs, but more smiles than frowns.
- Good for you, Michael, good for you.
And John, hey, looks like you're contagious,
I'd best stay away.
- (chuckles) When it hits you, it hits you,
what can I say.
So, you think he's doing okay?
We've not had a heart-to-heart in a while.
- Well, Kate's certainly making him smile. (Michael chuckles)
But I'm a bit concerned about him
in regards to his writings.
He keeps sending things off and still no one's biting.
It's pretty demotivating, I feel for the guy.
- Well, I have an idea that might be worth a try.
The fellowship is fully paid for
with promising prospects once completed.
I think it could reinflate his confidence,
the one sorely depleted.
I'm applying for him without him knowing.
This way, should he not get in, it won't be so bad.
Okay, maybe just a tad.
Then again, ignorance is bliss.
- True, but it's you who'll have to carry this.
I see that you're trying to be helpful
as you always are, but you're playing with John's dreams.
You don't want to leave a scar.
- I know, I'm conflicted, but I think it's worth a shot.
He's losing motivation, and we both know he should not.
He's good, Richy.
He just needs another chance.
- I think he's just tired of the same old song and dance.
But you're right, he is good, we both know it.
He just needs one open door so he can show it.
- So I guess it's a go.
- Let's just hope it's not a no.
I'll catch you later. - Later, gator.
(phone buzzes)
- Hello?
Oh, hi, yes, this is he.
You got my work, that's great.
And you like it!
Thank you, that's, that's wonderful.
I'm sorry, I'm not following.
A writer's workshop,
uh-huh.
And it costs how much?
Okay.
Right.
Okay, I'll consider it, thank you.
No, that's okay, I'll call you.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
(mellow acoustic guitar music)
You keep living in your dreams, they don't exist
So much of life you've come to love, so much you've missed
The falls in your life keep getting colder
Getting harsher, faster, bolder
Let them be
Time has come, you gotta let go
Your age, you know, is starting to show
You're not that boy you used to be
Careless, reckless, wild and free
Nothing could stop you, nothing could stop you
Nothing could stop you then
That facade is starting to crack
The smile is gone, I want it back
It was only once upon a time
Jadis, si je me souviens bien
Beauty smiled; it flowed, the wine from me
Now it's time to face the facts
Of what you have and what you lack
What you were never meant to be
Is harder to accept than what you are
You keep living in your dreams, they don't exist
They're now nightmares filled with tortures, killing bliss
From this hell, you must awaken
You don't want to be forsaken
And their bitterness will linger for all time
No more sweet wine, no more sweet wine
No more sweet wine for me, carry on
Wake me up, teach me to live
Teach me to give, teach me to love, who I am
Gotta face reality, forget this stupid fantasy
Make something from the ashes of these dreams
No more living in your dreams, they don't exist
Say goodbye forever now, they won't be missed
I'll be better off without them
No more lying, no more crying
No pretending I'm not dying deep inside
I'm waking up
(phone chimes)
- Guess what.
I got a job.
You won't have to cover rent all by yourself.
- Wow, congratulations, love. (Sarah chuckles)
What show, have you been auditioning,
I didn't know?
- Well, no, it's not a show, it's at the bar,
but it works out great this way.
I'll work a few nights a week and audition during the day.
- Oh, okay. (chuckles)
- You don't seem happy.
- No, yay!
Seriously, that's great.
Let's go out and celebrate.
- Call John and Kate. (smooches)
(upbeat funk music)
Look what just arrived, and in the nick of time
Not another one of those, please tell me that's not mine
No, I mean, it's better
It's not what you're thinking
Better than rejection
Come on, let's go drinking
(Michael clears throat)
Okay, get to it, what's the news
What's this all about
It's a fellowship, dear John, fully paid, no doubt
Congratulations, old chap
I'm jealous, I won't lie
We both got in, you old fool
But I didn't apply
I know you didn't, dear old John, for indeed that was I
I knew you would get in
You deserve the recognition
Forget the corporate swine
Let the writing be your mission
You can leave this job behind
Go and expand your own mind
We'll get paid to write and write, fuel our inspiration
I'm not sure there's any left
It's been killed off by frustration
You're the lucky one, you see
You're the lucky one, not me
You're the one who gets his way
Each and every day
I try and I try, and I can't get it right
I don't know why
It's just a rigged game
Just when I feel things are starting to change
There goes my luck
Mocking my pain
Maybe I've held on to hope for so long
It's now rusted
By tears through the years, corroded away
Maybe there simply just wasn't a way
To polish
The dirt, all the grime
I'm no shiny dime, a penny at best
Tossed to the ground
Just like the rest
Okay, enough, stop feeling sorry for yourself
This pity party stops right here
Your luck is changing, don't you see
It's for your writings, not for me, that you were accepted
John, you were accepted
Now's the time to look ahead
Raise your eyes, hold up your head
You're still young, don't you forget
Triumph's out there, go and get
What's yours, John
It's yours, John
(upbeat rock music)
What's it all about, Charlie
What's it all about, Joe
Do you believe you'll get out alive
Make it to 75 with a wife
And you know
Whoa-oh ooh-oh, oh, oh
And you know, whoa-oh ooh-oh
Drink, drink, drink, drink
Tonight
Drink, drink, drink, drink
All right
Hey, Charlie
Hey, Joe
Hey, Charlie
Hey, Joe
Rock 'n' roll
- Hey, you're still planning on coming out
with us tonight, right?
Scored a little something white.
- I'm not sure, Michael's at home waiting.
- Ah, that guy you've been dating.
- Yeah, my boyfriend, I thought you knew.
- I did, I'm just messing with you.
Well, we're all going out.
It's gonna be fun, if you change your mind.
- Let me text him, let him know I won't be home on time.
- [Bartender] That a girl.
(phone buzzes)
(Michael groans)
(synth dance music)
- Hello? (speaker crackles)
What?
She's what?
It's a bit loud, Richy.
I'll be right there.
Keep an eye on her, please.
(synth dance music)
(pushed thwacks) (bartender groans)
(upbeat rock music)
(wall bangs) Are you fucking high again
You've got to be kidding me
I guess you don't give a damn
Maybe you never did
- I'm sorry.
What does that even mean
You're so sorry every time
And now you're kissing some guy
Have you fucking lost your mind
- Michael.
I can't do this anymore
I can't play your stupid games
I thought by now you might have changed
But you haven't, no, you haven't
Michael, I can change
But you haven't, no, you haven't
How do you think I feel
You're ripping me apart each time you break my heart
I'm dying, trying
Trying to understand, trying to be the man you want
Trying to have fun
Guess I'm just not that fun
Maybe I'm not the one to save you
(sentimental orchestral music)
Don't say that, please don't say that
I don't want our love to end
I'm sorry
I was foolish, I was wrong
So foolish, so damn wrong
I love you
You love me, you love me (upbeat rock music)
Sarah, open your damn eyes
Listen to your lies
You love me
This isn't love
'Cause you'll just get high again
The way that you always do
You'll say it was a mistake
You'll say that you're sorry, too
I won't, I won't (sentimental orchestral music)
This time, it's not the same
I won't, I won't
Can't you see I wanna change, change for you
I love you, I love you
Michael, yes, I do
I'm sorry, so sorry
I'm sorry I hurt you
I want to take it all back and make it better
Be the girl you want, the love you need
Heal and mend your heart, make you complete
(upbeat rock music)
So, baby, give me one more chance
You won't regret it
Just give me one more chance
Baby, I swear I'll change for you
I'll change for you
I can change for you
I know that I can
For you
For love
For you
For love
Passion, passion, lips are burning
Back to love, our hearts' returning to love
To love, again
Again
(upbeat jazz piano)
Are you okay
You seem a little odd
Yes, I'm okay
Besides, I'm always odd
- True. Help me with this thought
You're the writer, are you not
I'll give it my best shot
You know the thing 'bout finding who you are
That certain meditation
Do you mean self-reflection
- No, well, kind of.
What we're destined to become
You mean fate
- Yes, no.
God, I feel so dumb
Don't be silly, Kate, go on
It's just that
I've always been myself
It's always just been me
Then you came along
And now, we'll soon be three
- What, what!
Oh my god
Kate, I love you so
Oh my god
You don't even know
How much I love you so
I love you too
But love, what will we do
We're kinda broke and I won't be working too
At least not for awhile
We're gonna have a child
Don't worry, love
We'll figure what to do
I'll just teach, I'll work the summers, too
But, John, what about you
Your fellowship
You said this was your chance
You can't give up your chance
Kate, you are my chance
You're my everything, my love
I was living in my dreams, they weren't real
This love I have right here before me, this is real
This baby in your womb, it's a miracle of love
Livin' in our dreams, they do exist, mm
Don't you see exactly what this is
Dreams become reality
This dream is a reality for me
Your love is my dream come true
This baby is my dream come true
I want to spend my whole life next to you
I was living in a dream, I never knew
All I had to do was wake up, make it true
Open up my eyes, read between the lines
Look a little closer
It's right there before your eyes
Livin' in your dreams, they're not a lie
Embrace this new reality
What once was two will soon be three
Givin', livin', lovin', laughin'
Careless, wild, and free
Us three
And then more
- Hi, what are you doing home?
I thought you had to work.
- Nope, no more work, I'm no longer their little fool.
- You quit?
- I'm going back to school.
- Baby, that's amazing! (Sarah laughs)
This is so cool, I'm so proud.
- That's right, Mr. Fiorelli, you can say that aloud.
(Michael chuckles)
This girl is going to put her brain to work.
No more serving drinks to every horny jerk.
- Well, that's a relief.
I'm in disbelief, so when do you start?
- Soon, I enrolled today and I have a full cart.
The amount of books, who knew?
They're quite costly, too.
- Don't worry, love, I can help you cover it.
I've got the upcoming fellowship,
some residuals, and a few small jobs.
We'll be just fine, go enlighten your mind.
- I can't wait.
Thank you, Michael.
I love you so much.
Thank you, baby. (smooches)
- So shall we go be thankful in the bedroom?
- (laughs) Maybe. (giggles)
(upbeat pop music)
All of the things you wanted
Everything you could have been
All of the things you wanted
Seem so trivial now, so thin
Who told you then, you couldn't win
You wouldn't win
Look at me now, I'm shining
I'm on top of the whole damn world
- Shh.
I'm gonna be a father, to some little boy or girl
I'm gonna be their daddy
Gonna be their whole wide world and they're true love
So pure and true
My God, who knew
All of the years I wasted feeling sorry for myself
All of the books I've read, yet the truth was on the shelf
All along, it was right there
In front of me, too blind to see
I was living in my dreams, but now they're real
I'm wide awake and I know love and it is real
I'll succeed for you, for them, for us, I will
With my brand new aspirations, you shall be my inspiration
I'll make you proud, I'll be the very best man I can be
I'll be a dad
I'm gonna be a dad
I'll be a dad
I'm gonna be a dad
All of the things you wanted
Everything you could have been
Not in your wildest dreams
Or anywhere there in between, could you find love
Would you know now
Just what it means
To truly win
- Once, the seasons were worshiped,
(contemplative piano music)
and so long time did seem.
Were those the days when dreams were planned to live,
but never came to be?
Reality was still then fiction,
or the hopes and imagination of a sparkling youth.
Harshness was but a gentle scrape or bruise.
And pain...
was only when you cried.
Sarah?
Where's your head?
Have you even listened to a word I've said?
- Do we need more bread?
It's on sale.
- Well, this relationship is getting stale.
Bread?
Are you serious?
- What?
Oh, I'm sorry, was I supposed to be concentrating on you?
Like I'm always supposed to,
listening to how great you are, how great you're doing?
I'm sick of applauding, Michael.
I feel like booing.
- What the hell is wrong with you?
What did I do, for me to deserve this?
Since when is my success an issue?
- Oh, are you upset?
Here, here's a tissue.
- [Michael] Sarah, love, please, what is this?
What's going on? (wine splashes)
- I don't know, Michael.
I think I'm just sick of this song.
We're an old couple and we're not even married.
I'm tired and wearied.
This is not what I envisioned, this sappy ever-after.
It's been sucked dry of any genuine smiles and laughter.
- What you envisioned?
So please do enlighten me.
What role in your epic saga have I not lived up to be?
I haven't changed, Sarah.
I'm still the same, still caring, still loving,
still giving and, yes, still breathing.
- Right, you're still the same.
But for me, change is the name of the game, right?
Not for you, the perfect intellect.
It's me who has to learn, grow up,
stop drinking, be kinder, more caring, quicker at thinking.
Can't you see it?
Our little love boat is sinking.
- Okay, sure, we can play this pity game,
pretend our love is merely an illusion.
But it won't suffice to do away with this confusion.
I'm riddled by your words.
Please, what are you on?
- Oh, what am I on?
Good one, of course the little junkie
has to be on something.
Fuck you.
- Sarah, enough!
What the hell is going on?
- I'm tired, Michael!
I'm tired of this song!
I'm sick of it, I'm bored!
I want something more!
I'm sick of school, I'm sick of you, I'm sick of me.
I'm sick of what my life's come to be.
It just isn't me.
It's not what I want, I want to be free.
- Free?
Free like Alexa, just whore yourself out
for money and fame, is that what you want?
- No, she's not a whore!
She's got guts to go out and chase her dreams,
her dreams, not anyone else's, not yours, certainly.
- So what do you want?
What are your dreams, Sarah?
I thought we would reach them together.
Didn't we say that would be better, better than alone?
- I still feel alone,
(dramatic piano music)
even when you're home.
I don't want this anymore, Michael.
- What do you mean?
You mean us?
Do I not have a say in this?
Is there nothing to discuss?
- No.
There's nothing to discuss.
Maybe just our living arrangement.
- Estrangement.
- It doesn't have to be that way.
I think we can stay friends.
I still care for you, and I haven't got the means.
- The means?
(chuckles) Oh, you mean money?
- It's not funny.
I figure we could maybe live together for some time.
I'll work, save up to move out.
- Are you out of your mind?
You want me to live with you but us not be together?
- I think it's a minor issue we can weather.
We've been through worse by now, have we not?
- That's it.
You're nuts.
You're insane by a long shot!
- Okay, you're clearly really upset.
We can talk about it when I get back.
- When you get back?
Back from where?
Please slap me across the face and wake me the fuck up!
Your indifference is heart-wrenching enough,
so a slap might only help!
I love you.
What have I done wrong?
What am I doing wrong?
I've done nothing but love you all along.
- It's not you, okay?
It's me.
- How much more damn cliche can you be?
- I'm leaving, Michael.
I'm late.
- Late, for what?
A date?
You've gotta be fucking kidding me, right?
Oh my god, tonight?
- [Sarah] It's not a date, it's just a friend.
- You want to live under the same roof and fuck other men?
Who are you, you monster?
And where the fuck is my girlfriend?
(dramatic orchestral music)
Fuck!
(fridge bangs)
(luggage clatters)
(zipper crunches)
(door knocks)
- [Kate] Just a second.
(lock clacks)
Michael?
What's going on?
- [John] Michael.
Kate, can we have a minute, hun?
- Of course.
- No, it's okay.
Kate, you can stay.
Can I crash with you guys for some time?
- Of course, that's absolutely fine.
You stay as long as you need.
- [John] So what now?
What's with all your stuff?
- I left.
I called her bluff.
Or at least I'm hoping that's all it was.
Perhaps after I'm gone, she'll realize what she's lost.
Maybe she'll understand that what we have
is truly worth fighting for.
- Are you keeping score?
Listen to yourself.
You're throwing punches in the air and for what?
She doesn't even care.
She's gone, Michael.
I think she's been gone for a while,
if she was ever even there.
- Did she ever even care?
(dramatic piano music)
John, (sighs) what the hell am I supposed to do?
Look, just don't tell her where I am.
If she comes around or calls, just say you don't know.
- [John] What for, Michael, what's this little show?
- It's not a show.
It's my life.
She was supposed to be my wife.
Hi.
- Michael, hi.
Alexa just stopped by.
(keys clinking)
She dropped off your keys.
(dramatic piano music)
- What?
Alexa, why?
No, please.
- She didn't say anything.
She just dropped them off and left.
Michael, wait.
(vehicles rumbling)
You're gone
You've left
I just don't understand
I loved you
I love you
There's nothing left
Of you behind
Just the memories in my mind
I love you
I tried
I know you know I tried
I loved you
I gave you everything I had
I would have given so much more
Had you just stayed, seen it through
I love you
I gave you everything I had
My soul laid naked at your feet
Your eyes, your smile, my defeat
(upbeat rock music)
I can't look in the mirror anymore, I'm frightened
Where there once was a man
There's now a boy he's frightened
Alone, cold, and afraid
You never could let go, no, no
Of the past you hated so
I know you tried, I saw you cry in vain
Now, It's all dead and lost
I see that little girl with her smile
I hear your childish laugh in the rain
Always hiding from your past
Always hiding from the pain
I can't look in the mirror anymore, it's broken
Where there once was a man, there's now a boy
He's broken, torn apart inside
Nowhere left to run
Nowhere left to hide
You're gone
Gone
Passion, passion, it was burning
In my arms, I felt your yearning
For love, for love
It's gone
I gave you everything I had, is what you told me
Nothing left to give
Nothing more but pain
Stupidly foolish, pathetic, and sad
This boy's intentions now drive him mad
Mad with resentment, riddled with hate
Hate for love, hate for living
Hate for striving, hate for giving
Hate for me, hate for you
For all that we are, for all that we were
But alas, one last refrain
Thoughts of you are to remain, forever
The scars of love, time won't heal
Love for you, I'll always feel
For the girl that you were, the love that we shared
The scar will last a lifetime yet
Never letting me forget
The girl that you were, the love that we shared
Wasted away, turned to despair
And now you're gone
And I'm so lost without you
Sarah
(soft somber piano tones)
Savage beast,
that wrath which burns through your eyes,
those two sparks of bittersweet venom.
So easy to go all but insane
at the thought of love and torture of rejection.
But sweet life,
I did once love.
My stomach now fills as to explode
with streams of blood
from that remains of my ravaged heart.
- Oh, Michael, awaken.
For fair as this young maiden be,
fool yourself only you shall with such intensity.
- Too late now for looks at least,
proof of goodness yet to see, wish me luck.
- [Father Conor] Michael, come on.
Come on, get up.
Get up, lad, let's get you home.
- [Michael] Leave me alone.
- Come on, Michael, you're gonna get arrested.
Up we go.
- No.
- No!
(both groaning)
(dramatic orchestral music)
- You can't keep doing this, Michael.
It's not good for you, my boy.
You can't do this to yourself.
- To myself?
To myself?
I've done nothing to myself.
- Michael, calm down, shh, it's all right.
It'll be all right.
The Lord knows you're in pain,
but from drinking, there's nothing you can gain.
You're only causing yourself harm.
- I'm sorry. (sobs)
Am I now cause for alarm?
Does my state trouble you, Father?
Well, look away!
I'm a lost cause, don't even bother!
- God never loses His sheep, never lets them go.
Even in your current state, this you should know.
- Go?
Go!
Well, He sure as hell let her go,
and I'm pretty sure He's not bringing her back, not for me.
There must be something I lack,
something that deems me not worthy of love. (laughs)
Oh, thank you, Lord above!
- Michael, enough, get yourself together!
(Michael cries)
God is not to blame for your despair.
- That's right.
He doesn't even care.
My pain is pitiful, pathetic.
So why are you here?
If it's pity, shed a tear and leave me the hell alone.
For my sorrows, prayer cannot atone.
- [Conor] Michael, you're not alone.
Will you listen to me?
You are not alone.
(sentimental orchestral music)
Dear Lord
I'm only just a man
Please help me understand
I'll do the best I can
Dear Lord
I'm torn
Torn apart inside
Shattered, ripped to shreds
Words just can't express
This pain
This hurt
Words, words are nothing more
They won't settle the score
Or change the way I feel
I'm dead, I'm done
Hate, anger, vile hate
Rages through my mind, her image intertwined
I love and now I hate her so
Hurt so
Why, I ask you, dear Lord, why
Why, why
Haven't I heard it said
That what you give, you don't take back
Oh no, oh no
Have I, have I misunderstood
Wasn't that your word, dear Lord, dear Lord
Am I never once to find
She was never to be mine
It was all in vain, all for pain
All for sorrow, no tomorrow, why
Was it all just a lie
In vain, did my heart die
I gave her all I had
Now must I go mad
Riddled with disgust
Her eyes, my soul did trust
We swore to love, we swore to love, we swore
I guess we swore in vain
Let this be the knowledge gained
Is this now the reward
This pain, this pain
I close my eyes, regret, but never to forget
Her eyes, her lies
I loved her so
I know you know
Dear Lord, try to help me understand
I'm only just a man, dear Lord
I'm broken and betrayed
Shattered and afraid
Cold and so alone, alone
Alone
Dear Lord, if you can find a way
Take this pain away
Help me to forgive
Help me to forget her so
Her soul
(dramatic rock music)
I see, I feel your love in me
Your truth remains the same
To love despite the pain, dear Lord, dear Lord
So please, this, my last request
Place your armor on my chest
To help me battle on
To give, to live, to trust, I must
To love, to love, to love, to love
Again
Dear Lord
Patient to the swelling pain,
so forth may come true love and joy.
Happiness, alas, shall entwine your heart,
and all at once,
free your soul
from these chains of fear and suffering.
And say goodbye to all your tragic dreams
and soon forgotten sorrows.
(dramatic rock music)