Scene 50--The Scenic View Conversation

Their honeymoon almost over, and their relationship somewhat improved after Mimi's effort to suppress her negative reactions, the couple visits one of Michael's childhood haunts.



50  EXT. SCENIC VIEW - DAY                            50

    From the top of a small mountain, we can see an entire 
    Pennsylvania river valley, filled with little towns and 
    bordered by tree-covered mountains.

    Michael and Mimi stand at the scenic view, holding hands, 
    looking out at the valley.

                          MIMI
              I'm so sorry we didn't get to look 
              around more.  It's such a beautiful 
              place.

                          MICHAEL
              The countryside is beautiful.  The 
              cities have some nice old areas, but 
              mostly they're a little run down.  
              They look nicer from a distance.

                          MIMI
              I'll miss it.  I wish we could stay 
              longer.

    There is a pause.  Mimi looks at Michael.

                          MIMI
                   (cont.)
              I know.  You're glad it's over.

                          MICHAEL
                   (laughing)
              A little bit.  I'm sorry.

    Mimi tries to take Michael's comment in stride, but her mood 
    darkens a little.

                          MIMI
              Don't be sorry.
                   (pause)  
              I'll miss it, though.  I had a good 
              time.

    They stand in silence for a moment.

                          MICHAEL
              We used to come up here at night 
              when I was in high school, and drink 
              beer, and smoke pot. Play the 
              guitar.  The rocks would stay warm 
              at night from the sun hitting them 
              all day.

                          MIMI
              That sounds nice.  I wish I were 
              there.

                          MICHAEL
              I wish you were too.

                          MIMI
              Except that you never would have 
              gotten close enough to talk to me.
              I was just a fright in high school.

                          MICHAEL
              I'm sure you looked nice.

                          MIMI
              No.  You never would have looked 
              twice at me.
                   (pause)
              I still don't understand why you 
              look twice at me now.

                          MICHAEL
              Oh, Mimi.  What a thing to say.

                          MIMI
              I don't.

                          MICHAEL
                   (putting his arm
                   around Mimi)
              You're the most exciting person I've 
              ever met.  No one else comes close.

    Mimi shakes her head.  She's not convinced.


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