This Magic Moment

[bunniefuu]

[Indistinct chatter]

Yes, folks,
this is one exciting night

Here in stone's throw.

Just arriving,
the fabulous actress

Helena harris
and her new boyfriend,

Clark gable.

And yes,
that's his real name. Oh!

[Excited chatter]

Rumors are flying
these days.

Can you two
set the record straight

On your relationship?

Well, clark and I
are working

On a fantastic new film
together.

And enjoying plenty
of one-on-one time.

Oh, clark.
Thank you.

Well, folks,
there you have it--

Living proof that dreams
can come true,

As long as you don't wake up.

Wake up.
[Alarm beeping]

[Radio playing]
I said wake up, sleepyheads,

And let's get
this day started.

[Radio, alarm off]

- Over to you, leanna.
- And in local news,

The town's been
talking about it for weeks.

Hollywood comes
to suburban stone's throw

With the arrival of two-time
oscar nominee helena harris

And her famed costar-- and
ex-boyfriend-- roberto molinez.

They'll be in town
sh**ting a new romantic comedy

Entitled
this magic moment.

- Wow, exciting news, leanna.
- It really is.

This is a big deal
for stone's throw.

There you go.
Be careful, that's very hot.

[Indistinct chatter]

There should be a second one
in the grip truck.

I'll check that.

Ready for the onslaught?

The movie crew?

No, I think that's gonna be

Way more trouble
than it's worth.

Never for you.

I'm just saying.
It could be fun, that's all.

Mm-hmm.

[Bells jingle]

- Hi, mom.
- Hey, mom.

Oh, hey, did you guys
see that that film crew

Is already fixing up
the old diner?

Don't you have
your zumba class this morning?

Yes, I do.

I just came in
for a quick pick-me-up.

Could I have the usual,
honey?

Oh, I love this one.

I will not be shunned
by an unforgiving society

Simply because I love you.

A little
moon and stars tribute

To our special visitor.

Good idea.

It is unfair...

And I cannot abide it.

What an amazing talent.

She's an actress,
clark.

She's not curing
rare diseases.

Well, just for the record,
neither are you.

Okay.
That's fair.

Just don't be surprised

If you meet her
and she blows you off.

You know, I have read

That helena harris
is a lovely person.

- Hmm.
- Or is that a lonely person?

Oh, wait, wait, wait.
This is my favorite part.

- I know, right?
- [Laughs]

Our love will clear a path
and light the way...

To be together.

All: that is our destiny.

[Laughter]

So good.

Clark.

Hey.

Emily.

Hi.

Uh, how are you?

- Good.
- Good to see you.

You too.

I-i've been meaning
to call

Since you were back, but sorry
to hear about your divorce.

Yeah, well, she comes
crawling back to her hometown.

No, no.
Hardly crawling back.

I mean, great new job
at c & d financial.

And you look--
you look great.

Thank you.
Store still alive and kickin'?

Alive, yes.
Kicking, not so much.

Big day, huh?

Huge.

First movie to ever film
in stone's throw.

Something to tell our grandkids.

I'm late for work,
so, i, uh--

If you ever need
financial advice or--

Well, you know
where to find me.

I-i will.
I mean, I do.

Bye.

Hey.

Can you believe
that in one hour,

Helena harris
and roberto molinez

Will be in the back
of my limo? Huh?

- Yeah.
- How surreal is that?

Hey, I want you
to pay close attention.

I want a detailed report.

Well,
speaking of amazing women,

How's the fetching justine?

Uh, currently
fetching lunch.

Oh, come on.
Does she ever ask about me?

Phil,
for the 100th time,

If you're gonna ask out
my sister, ask her out.

I know,
it's just sometimes

She looks at me
a little funny.

- Then take a hint.
- Not me.

All right, I gotta get
to the airport.

The stars and the bigwigs
are staying over at the inn.

Come on by
when we get back.

I'll introduce you.
- Really?

- All right.
- All right.

- See you out there.
- Yeah.

All right.

Sorry, it was--
it was phil, right?

Uh, where exactly
are we going again?

Stone's throw, ma'am,

As in a stone's throw
from paradise.

Sounds lovely.

Man, it's too bad
we never have any time

To actually enjoy
these places.

What's not to enjoy?

This is a great part
for you.

I mean, you'll probably
even get nominated again.

You're getting top dollar.

You're more famous now
than I've ever been.

What more do you want?

Two weeks in a row
at home.

A white picket fence.

A kid.

Yeah.
Good luck with that.

- Thank you, roberto.
- For what?

Reminding me again
why I broke up with you.

We are here
at the stone's throw inn

Watching the arrival
of helena harris

And roberto molinez,

As well as key members
of their production staff.

Now, I also see
doyle duncan here.

And hopefully he's going
to chat with us

A little bit later.

Now, play nice.

Here are your keys.

- Thank you.
- Have a nice day.

Last chance
for connecting rooms.

These rooms
are on opposite sides

Of the hotel, right?
- Yes.

- Good.
- Listen.

You may think that you
want a normal life,

But you will die of boredom.

Work on your dialogue
tonight.

I hate it
when you make things up.

[Telephone rings]

Yo, clark.

You made it.
- Hey, yeah.

Hey, you want to give us
a hand with the luggage?

Yeah.
Yeah, yeah.

[Knock on door]

- Come in.
- Hi.

Oh, um,
just set those on the bed,

And right here
will be fine.

Okay.

So, good flight in?

Oh, it was awful.
Studio cheaped out.

Made us fly commercial.

- Bummer.
- Here you go.

Is there anything else
you need?

No, no, no.
We're great.

Oh, no.
I can't take that.

I don't work here.
I was just helping out.

]] You know what? Why don't you
go ahead and take it

Because I'll get
in trouble if you don't.

You know what?
I will take the money

Because, hey,
never turn down money.

[Laughs]

Sorry.
Hi, I'm helena harris.

Clark.
Clark gable.

- [Laughs]
- that's cute.

- Oh, you're serious?
- Uh-huh.

Good name.
Didn't expect that.

It's amazing to meet you.

I should go.

- Money?
- No, thank you.

More for me.

- Nice to meet you.
- You too, clark gable.

Mm, they grow 'em cute
around here.

Amen to that.

I just met helena harris.
[Chuckles]

[Indistinct chatter]

Thank you.

What did you mean before?

You hate when I make things up?

I know this
is unfamiliar to you,

But I'm working on the script.

What did you mean?

You know, you're not good
with your dialogue.

You improvise too much.

You make it harder
on everyone else.

- That's all?
- Look, go away.

Enjoy your freedom.
See other women.

Just leave me alone, okay?

You don't mean that.

I'm a good actress,
but I'm not that good.

You can say that again.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Keys tapping]

[Telephone rings]

Financial planning,
this is emily.

- Emily, hey, it's clark.
- Clark.

Yeah, hey,
I was wondering

If I could get some advice
on my lease renewal.

Dinner on me?
- Yes.

I mean, it depends
on your rate of growth.

Do you think the store
will be doing better

In five years
than it is today?

In reality,
it's only still open

'Cause I added
the coffee bar.

Well, you reinvented once.
You can do it again.

Yeah,
but do I see myself

Running the place
in five years?

I don't know.
Do you?

I met helena harris today.

- Really?
- [Laughs] yeah.

Wow.
How did she look?

Pretty great, actually.
[Laughs]

Hey, remember the movie we saw
of hers on our first date?

- heartbreak high school.
- [laughs]

Beautiful cheerleader
falls for

A handsome
class president...

Unaware that he's
a vampire.

[Laughter]

That was a fun night.

[Laughs]

Listen, you don't
have to sign this

For another month,
so in the meantime

I could run
some actual numbers,

Help you make
an informed decision.

It's really good to have you
back in town, emily.

It's nice to be back.

[Car horn honks]

Hey.
Where you headed?

Picking up helena.
Taking her to set.

- Lucky you.
- I'm thinking you

Should come on by.
- Come by where?

The set.
I got a little juice.

I'll leave your name
up front.

[Overlapping chatter]

All right,
come on, people.

Let's move this along,
shall we?

We're not making ben-hur.

Okay, helena.
Can we have you on set, please?

We're ready to go.

- After you.
- Yes.

- [Speaking indistinctly]
- [giggles]

You look a little shiny.

Let me take care of that.
- Excuse me?

You look familiar.

Oh, I don't know--

All right, my good man.

So, you know what to do,
hmm?

You just walk in,
hand the parcel to helena,

Then scram.
Just get out of the way.

Well, look,
I don't think this is--

Oh, right.
First-time jitters.

Don't you worry
about a thing.

Even our most esteemed stars
started this way.

Listen, just be grateful you
don't have any dialogue, huh?

Here.

[Sighs]
local hires.

All righty then.
Let's do this.

Jack, if you would be so kind.
- Of course.

Lock it up outside.

Quiet on set, please.
- Hold work.

- Roll sound.
- Rolling.

Scene 23, take 1.
Mark.

And action.

I said action!

That means you, pal.

Thank you for everything.

I won't forget it.

Cut, print, perfect.
Thank you very much, everyone.

Moving on.
- Hey, wait, wait.

Aren't you the bellman
from the hotel?

What is it?
Uh, kirk douglas.

Clark gable.

And I'm not a bellman.

Oh.
So you're an actor?

Uh, no. Actually, i-i run
the town video store.

Sorry I'm late.

I'm here to play
the delivery guy.

[Panting]

[Laughs]

I don't know why
you don't look happier.

You just kissed

One of the world's biggest,
hottest movies stars.

I am happy.
It's--

I mean, you know,
it was amazing,

But it doesn't mean anything.
- It can if you want it to.

- What does that mean?
- She likes you.

Or, at least,
she doesn't not like you,

So take advantage.
Show her your script.

I'll think about it.

You go, big time.

[Softly]
wow.

Then again,
no time like the present.

Holy cow,
what's she doing here?

Looking for a movie.
Or for you.

Hey, phil.
Cary grant!

[Chuckles]
clark gable.

Ah, I was close.

You really do look
like a cary, though.

[Exclaims in disgust]
I'm not dead, am i?

No, no, uh...
Consider it a tribute.

Right, well,
then I'm honored.

party hardy?
really?

God, I should buy up
every copy of this

And have, like,
a giant bonfire.

That was your first film.

Well, actually, your second,

If you count the airport scene
in look smart.

Well, you're a fan.
I'm impressed.

[Chuckles]

So, listen, clark,

We're having a little
get-together at the inn tonight.

It's kind of
a cast and crew thing,

But since you're now
officially part of the cast,

I thought you might
want to come.

Say nine-ish?

Nine-ish?
Uh, that'd be fine-ish.

Phil?

Working.

Next time.

All right, then,
I will see you at nine...ish.

I'm going
to the cast and crew thing.

Dude! The door to hollywood
is now open.

Oh, man, what a day.

[Soft jazz music]

♪

Hey.
Enjoying yourself?

Hey, cutie.

This place is
pretty cute, actually.

What do you think?
- Yeah, I like it.

For the woods.
[Laughs]

Oh, if it isn't
humphrey bogart.

Welcome to our little soiree.

Clark gable.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

No, I'm happy to be here.

Join me in a c*ck,
why don't you, hmm?

Thank you.

Listen,
you were awfully good

In that scene today.

Look, I know I should've
said something first,

But everything
happened so fast.

Oh, nonsense.
Happy accident.

Clark gable,
my favorite actor.

Helena.
Hi.

Well, I better
go mingle with the crew

Or they'll think
I'm a snob.

- They know you're a snob.
- Yeah, have fun.

I'm so glad you came.

These things
can be incredibly dull.

- Really?
- Hmm.

'Cause for stone's throw,

This is like new year's eve.

[Chuckles]
that's so funny.

Oh, my god. I love a guy
with a sense of humor.

So, tell me, you attached?
You single?

What are you?
- Uh, that'd be single.

Hmm.

Well,
someone's missing out.

I have an idea, let's dance.
- Dance?

- Mm-hmm.
- No. I'm not--

Hand me your drink.
I'm just gonna set it over here.

I don't know.

Thanks, guys.
Give me your hand.

I don't think
this is a good idea.

No, you can do it.
Trust me.

You're gonna be fine. Mm-hmm.
- Okay.

I'm trusting you on this.
- Just follow me.

You can pretend.
- Okay, okay.

- Hand up.
- I got this part.

It's not too bad, right?

- It's, uh...it's, uh...
- Okay.

Dry martini.

[Soft jazz music]

♪

Okay.
Show's over.

Roberto, go away.

This has nothing to do with you.
- Oh, really?

I think it has everything
to do with me.

Can you give us
a minute, please?

[Clears throat]

I think you
should probably go.

Clark, I'm sorry.

[Bell chimes]
hey, clark.

Helena.

Can you chat?

[Gasps]

Clark! Hey.

Oh, this is my sister,
justine gable.

Justine,
this is helena harris.

[Laughs]
I know who this is.

Hi.

Welcome to stone...throw.
[Clears throat]

I hope that you're
enjoying your stay here.

I am enjoying my stay here.
It is very nice to meet you.

Wow, what lovely eyes
you have.

They're such
a gorgeous shade of blue.

Thank you, ms. Harris.
[Giggles]

Please,
call me helena.

Helena.

Oh, um, can I get you
something?

Like, a cappuccino
or a latte?

Oh, or a chai tea?

No, no, no.
I am totally fine.

Thank you.
I just need to borrow clark.

Yeah.
No, absolutely.

He's all yours.

Great.

- Go-- yeah.
- Just--

Hello.

[Clears throat]

She's adorable.
[Laughs]

Um, I just wanted to apologize
for last night.

Roberto can be
such a jerk sometimes,

And as I'm sure you know,
we have a lot of history.

So, sorry.

No, it's okay.
I guess he got the wrong idea.

No, it's not okay.
It was embarrassing.

And I want
to make it up to you.

No, really, helena.

You don't have to do
anything for me.

Yeah, I do.
So think of something good.

Clark, there's one thing
I've learned in this life.

If you don't ask,
you don't get.

So ask.
- I wrote a screenplay.

- Hmm.
- Would you read it?

A screenplay, huh?

Anything in it for me?

Yeah, the lead.

Well, I like it already.

Why don't you bring it
by the set,

And I'll read it
as soon as I can.

Okay.
But what about roberto?

He probably won't read it.

No.
[Chuckles]

No, I mean, I don't want
to cause any trouble.

He's mostly bark,
only a tiny bit of bite, okay?

Okay.

- [Groans]
- cut! Oh...

Darlings, darlings,
darlings, you're k*lling me.

You're supposed
to be enjoying this.

Please help me out.
Let's try again, hmm?

- Hmm.
- Please?

Can you keep your hands
to yourself?

Can you keep your hands
off of john wayne,

Or whatever he's called?

You know what?
I like clark.

Unlike some people,
he's sane.

Oh, yeah? I was sane too,
until I met you.

That's debatable!

All right, all right,
all right.

- Ask anybody.
- Kids, kids, kids, kids!

Kids, come along now.
Play nice.

We've got a long sh**t
ahead of us, hmm?

Oh, great.
Now here comes delivery boy.

Clark,
what a wonderful surprise.

These are--
these are for you.

Oh, irises, my favorite.
How did you know?

Well, just--
you know, just seemed like--

No, it's the internet.
[Both laughing]

Um, and here's my script.

Uh, hope it's up
to your standards.

I cannot wait to read it.

A script.
Really?

I don't think you two
have officially met.

Roberto molinez,
this is clark gable.

Clark, this is roberto.

You got good taste in flowers
there, clark gable.

- Thanks.
- And in women.

Okay.

You know what?
You're done here.

Why don't you say good-bye,
roberto?

All right.

Folks, let's get back
to our ones.

Get ready
for another take.

So, listen, why don't you
come by the inn later,

And we can talk
about your script?

Uh, yeah, sure. Yeah.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Jack.
Thank you.

You ready?

Thanks.
- Mm-hmm.

I'm leanna angelo

With some homegrown
entertainment news.

Oh, honey, clark.

Turn this up.
Turn this up.

On the set of
this magic moment,

The new film now sh**ting
in nearby stone's throw.

It seems that actor
roberto molinez is disturbed

Over costar and ex-squeeze
helena harris's

Alleged flirtations
with a local merchant named--

Are you ready?--
Clark gable.

What?

Helena and clark
have been seen

Acting extremely cozy
toward one another.

One source says
they may even be in love.

Needless to say,
this must be

Pretty tough for molinez,

Who was voted hollywood's
sexiest man of the year


- 13, Bozo.

We'll keep you posted
as more develops.

Stay tuned to k.o.y.r.
As we continue.

Oh, my gosh.

Honey, you're famous.

That's not true.

Is that true?
That's not true.

No, honestly, I don't know
what that was about.

I mean, helena and I
are just sort of friends.

Because I thought I saw
some weird spark

Between you two today,

But then I'm just like,
"justine, you're hallucinating."

Well, it's
not an impossibility.

I mean, you know,
don't knock

The power of
out-of-town romance.

No, it's all right, honey.

You will tell us
whenever you're ready.

[Cell phone beeps]

[Dialing]

[Phone beeps]

[Line trilling]

[Cell phone rings]

Hello?

Clark.
Hey, it's emily.

- Oh, hey. How are you?
- Good.

Listen, I did some work
on your contract.

I thought maybe we could
get together later,

Talk about it.

Oh, you know,
I'd love to, but...

I kind of have
this meeting with helena.

A meeting?
Wow.

Sounds important.

Okay.
Another time then?

Yeah, definitely.
Thank you, emily.

Bye.
[Phone beeps]

[Phone beeps]

[Sighs]

Wait, you read it
already?

The whole thing?

Yeah.
From fade in to fade out.

I mean,
it needs some work,

But you wrote it
from the heart,

And I'm telling you,
for a thriller, that's rare.

Are you serious?

Yeah, I'm so serious
that, if you want,

I'm willing to work
with you on it,

Give you
some specific notes.

That's amazing.
I'm--

I don't know what to say.

Just say thank you,
okay? That's--

Hey, you did
all the heavy lifting.

Thank you.

So is this really
your first script?

First script I've ever
wanted to show anyone.

Ah, you ever think about
writing professionally?

Only half my life.

So what's stopping you?

It's a long story.

Got it.
All right.

Well, maybe some day,
you'll tell me.

Okay, now you tell me
what I can do for you.

And don't say nothing.
That's not gonna fly.

I always return a favor.

I-i don't need anything.

Okay, did you see
that news report tonight?

Yeah, I did.

Wh-- where did they get
all that love triangle stuff?

I know.
Like, who would believe it?

- Not me.
- Hmm.

But I bet roberto does.

It's weird how some things
work out, huh?

Wait, you've been using me
to make roberto jealous,

Haven't you?
- What? No.

I-i would never do that.

Really,
I wouldn't do that.

Okay, maybe,
just a tiny little bit.

It was completely
unintentional, I swear.

But why? Why?

I thought you two broke up.

Unless you're getting back
at him for something

Or trying to get him back?
- Oh, like I said,

It's-- it's complicated.
We have tons of history.

Yeah, meanwhile,
everyone thinks I'm in love

With helena harris.

Oh, and is that so terrible?

There are worse things,
I guess.

- Yeah.
- [Chuckles]

I have an idea.

You wanted to do me
a favor?

This is it.
- What's it? I don't--

Everyone thinks
that we're having

This whirlwind romance,
right?

So let's keep it going.

Okay.
I'll help you out.

Love this one.

"Shrewd and sexy helena harris
is getting frisky

With guy around town
clark gable."

Ooh!

Ooh, there's more.

"Roberto molinez
sees scarlet

As helena dates
clark gable."

[Laughs]

- Gina, out.
- Sorry.

If you're doing this
to make my blood boil,

You've succeeded.

And if you're doing this
to ruin my career, don't.

How is this
ruining your career?

Couples break up
all the time.

They start seeing new people
all the time.

- I'm not.
- Not now.

Helena,

Those times in the past,
they meant nothing to me.

I always came back to you.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

I always took you back.

Roberto,
just do your job,

Stop griping, and stay out
of my private life.

Hey, emily.

So tell an old friend
the truth.

Are you and helena harris
really an item?

Well,
is that inconceivable?

Oh, I didn't mean it
like that.

She'd be lucky to have you.

Well, thank you,
emily.

[Laughs]
you're a real prince.

Um, remember this?
- My high school prom picture?

[Laughs]

Did you sell this to them?

Yes, I did.

You're a regular cash cow
for me.

Now I think I'm gonna retire.

Okay.
I'm just going to say this.

Don't believe
every little thing you read.

Whatever.

I have to go to work.

Emily, no.

- Hi.
- Hi. Okay.

Um, do any of you
want to rent anything

Or buy anything?

- Can I get your autograph?
- Just...autographs. Okay.

I never realized how much
I cared for helena.

I mean, I knew,
you know,

She was beautiful
and talented and smart.

I guess
after the initial conquest,

I just started taking
our relationship for granted.

Well,
that's probably because

You're a self-absorbed
macho pig, old chap.

Contrary to what my dwindling
legions of fans believe,

I am only human.

Then why don't you start
acting like one, roberto, hmm?

Stop treating helena
like something you own

And start treating her like
someone you want to impress.

Try a little tenderness.

Wow.

You like them?

They're magnificent.

Just my little way
of saying I forgive you.

What?

I'm sorry.
You...forgive me?

Yeah, for, shall we say,
your hasty judgment.

Oh, right.

Well, if anything,
my judgment about you

Wasn't hasty enough.
- That's good.

Just-- just, you know,
let that out.

Just purge those demons.
Just clear your conscience.

Right, no.

The only demon
that I need to purge is you,

So why don't you
get out!

Helena,
you're being

Ridiculously unreasonable
about this.

We can work this out.

- No, we can't.
- Yes, we can.

Already have.

Bye-bye.
[Lock clicks]

[Telephone rings]

Moon and stars
video and cafe.

This is clark.

Hi, clark,
it's helena.

Oh.
Hey, helena.

- How are you?
- Good.

Nice. I was wondering,
are you crazy busy?

Uh, no.
Not crazy.

Well, I was thinking
about taking

A little walk around town,

And I was wondering
if you wanted to take

A little walk around town
with me.

- Well, uh, right now?
- Yeah.

Sure, that'd be great.

I'll take you
somewhere special.

Ooh, I like the sound
of that.

Okay, so see you at the hotel
in, say, ten?

- Sounds good.
- Excellent.

[Phone beeps]

Can you hang out
until justine gets back?

Go on.

- Thanks, man.
- Good luck.

[Laughs]

Cities and towns
along the florida panhandle

Breathed a sigh
of relief today

As hurricane helena
made landfall

And was promptly downgraded
to a tropical storm.

Coastal areas still face

The prospect of flooding
from the storm surge,

But with sustained winds
expected to top out

Around 50 miles per hour...

Hurricane helena.

Cope with the storm

With little or no disruption
of services.

So, mystery man,
where are you taking me?

A place I guarantee
you've never been.

- Ooh.
- [Laughs]

You like it so far?

I love it.
Such a cute little town.

Yeah.
You know, it's home.

It's nice.

Okay.

This is it.

"Gone."

As in, "with the wind."

It was the last movie
that ever played here.

Big revival showing.
Restored print. The works.

Oh, very appropriate,
mr. Clark gable.

How do you think
I got my name?

It's my mom's
favorite movie.

- No.
- Yeah.

Here it is.

It's wonderful.

My father owned it forever.

I practically lived here
as a kid.

When did it close?

About eight years ago.

A few years
after my dad died.

My mom and I
tried to keep it going,

Ran new movies,
old movies, whatever.

But eventually
people stopped coming.

And that's when I opened up
the video store.

But I always
keep the keys on me.

It's where I go to think.

About what?

About what it'd be like
to meet someone like you.

Have a seat.

Ooh, thank you.

Okay, so...

Why did you
become an actress?

It was the only thing
I ever wanted to be.

Even when
I was a little girl,

I would imitate people
and act out scenes

For my friends and family.

I just loved being
the center of attention,

Entertaining.

How do you like it now?

Sometimes it's great.

Sometimes I hate it,

Mainly because
it's hard to be myself

Or even remember
who myself really is.

Okay, you don't have
to answer this, but...

Do you love roberto?

I have been in love
with roberto

Since I first saw
street rebel.

Great film.

I thought he was
the most beautiful thing

I'd ever seen.

And it was years
before we actually met,

But around roberto

I still felt like
a love-struck teenager.

Sometimes I still do...

When he's not driving me
totally insane, of course.

[Chuckles]
yeah.

But let's talk about you.
Your long story.

Like, why are you
still living up here

If you want to write movies?

You should be
where the action is.

My father died
of a heart attack

Right before I graduated
from college.

My mom was a wreck.

My sister was still
in high school.

So, you know,
I just couldn't leave them.

That's fair enough.

What about now?

Do you know,

Not one agent I emailed
about reading my script

Ever responded?

Well,
that's before you knew me.

But what if I'm too old?

From what I read,
it seems like

Every new hollywood
screenwriter

Is barely out of college.
- Okay, trust me.

It's not about your age.

It's about what's on the page.
That's it.

I got something for you.

An old marquee letter.

Thank you, clark.

Yeah, something
to remember me by.

Shall we?

- Yes.
- Hmm.

Thank you.

- Yeah.
- That was really fun.

You want to join me
for a drink on the patio?

- Sure.
- Nice.

Ms. Harris. Ms. Harris.
Excuse me. I'm sorry.

You want to talk to me?

Yes, please.
Just for a moment.

Ms. Harris,
I'm sorry, but there's been

Kind of a mishap
in your room.

A mishap?
What kind of a mishap?

The fire sprinkler
went off somehow.

It's pretty bad.

It's going to take several days
to dry out.

You've got to be
kidding me.

He's not kidding.

What do you think could've
set off the fire sprinklers?

Is there a problem,
helena?

You tell me.

I don't know
what you're talking about.

You're right, clark.

I'm just gonna have to bunk
with someone else.

Hey, why not me?

I've got
a nice, big, dry suite

With a nice,
big, dry guest room.

You flooded my room
so I'd move in with you?

Oh, that's pathetic.

Helena, there's room
at my place.

Clark.
That is a great idea.

[Laughter]

Oh, helena.

This is-- you remember
my sister, justine.

Hi, justine.
It's nice to see you again.

- And this is my mom, maryellen.
- Hello.

How do you do?
It's so nice to meet you.

And this is emily,
my old friend.

Wow, it is really great
to meet both of you, maryellen.

You have a great son,
and, emily,

You have
a fantastic old friend.

It's really nice
to meet you guys.

And I am just
one of your greatest fans.

You were fabulous
in the woman doth protest.

Just fabulous, really.
- Thank you.

That's incredibly kind.

You know what was really fun
about that one?

I wore sneakers
the entire time.

No, you didn't.
[Laughs]

I figured with the long skirts
and the corsets,

Might as well
be comfortable somewhere.

You know, you guys
should come visit set sometime.

It'd be really fun
to have you.

- We could?
- I'd love that.

Well, here,
I'll show you the place.

- Oh, great. Oh, I got it.
- Oh, you got it? Okay.

You can open the door.
Anyway, I will see you on set.

Bye, guys.

- Bye, ladies.
- Bye.

She really is
even more beautiful in person.

And so incredibly nice.
Wow.

No, clark.
Are you sure?

Because I really, really,
really can sleep on the couch.

Helena harris
is not sleeping on my couch.

Not on my watch.

All right, thank you, clark.
I really appreciate it.

Hey, it's worth it just
to see roberto squirm, right?

It's pretty good,
but that's actually

Not the only reason
I'm doing it.

I consider you a friend,

And sometimes
you just need a friend.

Come here, friend.
Friend hug.

Yeah.

Speaking of friends,

Why don't you
tell me about emily?

- Emily?
- Yeah.

Well, she's--
an old girlfriend.

Oh.
An old girlfriend, I see.

Move along.
There's nothing to see here.

Okay.

By the way, my mother
invited you over

For a home-cooked meal tonight.

But don't worry.

I told her I didn't know
if you were busy

Or working or if, you know,
you ate dinner.

No, of course
I eat dinner.

Who doesn't eat dinner?
Tonight?

Uh, yeah, 8:00.

Perfect.

All right, I'm just gonna
go finish unpacking.

Okay.

Maryellen,
this was wonderful,

But really
you shouldn't have gone

To so much trouble.

No one is gonna
believe this.

Helena harris
is washing my dishes.

You know, growing up,
like, we couldn't afford

A dishwasher, so dishes?
My nightly chore.

Ah, well, looks like
you've come a long way.

Yeah, but I never take
any of it for granted

'Cause it could all
disappear tomorrow.

Well, even if it did,

I bet you could afford
a dishwasher now.

I hope so.
[Laughs]

You know what?

I just want you to know

That, whatever
your relationship with clark

Is or isn't,
it's okay with me.

I just-- just always
want to see him happy.

You've obviously
been an amazing mother

To both of your children.

And I'm really sorry
to hear about your husband.

It must have been very hard
on all of you.

Thank you.
It was.

But clark was such a rock.

He jumped right in there
and kept us all going.

Don't know how he did it,
honestly.

He and his father
were so close.

Best friends, really.

Sounds like
he was a good man.

He was.

And I miss him every day.

[Laughs]

Can I ask you a question?

Anything.

How do you get your hair
so exciting?

No matter what I try,
no matter what I do,

My hair is just
so not exciting.

Well, I don't
actually do anything.

Our stylist, gina...
- Uh-huh.

She's a miracle worker.

You know what? You should
have clark bring you to set,

And she could give you
the works.

I'll set it all up.
Justine, you too.

It'll be fun.
- Seriously?

- Yeah.
- Yeah. Yeah, absolutely.

[Singsong]
makeover.

Makeover.
I love it.

[Laughs]

Clark, your mother
is absolutely delightful.

She is the most supportive,
open-minded mom ever.

When I first brought up
moving to l.a.,

You know what she said?

She said, "don't think twice.
Follow your dream."

Blew me away.

Wow.

What about justine?

Justine wouldn't talk to me
about it for months.

She wouldn't even watch
a tv show

That took place in l.a.

Total boycott.

Yeah, well, she'd already
lost one man in her family.

Didn't want to lose another.

You know, if this acting thing
doesn't pan out for you,

You might make a heck
of a shrink.

Just an observer of
human nature, like most actors--

And writers, of course.
- Hmm.

Speaking of which,
I owe you notes on your script.

Don't let me forget, okay?

What are you doing later?

I-i understand
why ross marries olivia, right?

He's opportunistic,
she's loaded.

But what I don't understand

Is what, exactly,
does she see in him?

Well, she's lonely.
Ross charms her.

He pretends to have money
of his own,

So he isn't a threat.

Yeah, but from the get-go,

He's planning on k*lling her
for the money.

She doesn't at least have, like,
the tiniest inkling?

Well,
she's crazy about him.

I mean, she just sees
what she wants to see.

All right.

So for olivia, love is blind.
Love trumps all.

Until it doesn't.
That's when the tables turn.

Which is great.
I love that part. I love it.

Okay, but what--
what if,

After all
the cat and mouse stuff,

They get back together?

Right? That it was the chase
and the danger

That inspired them, right?
Not the money.

It's very film noir.

Yeah, it's very real life.

I mean, relationships are
never what they seem, right?

- Clearly.
- Clearly.

Can I get a drum roll,
please?

[Imitates drum roll]

[Laughs]
showtime.

- Ta-da!
- Wow.

Wow, somebody
alert the paparazzi.

And, emily, you too,
huh?

They offered
and I accepted.

Well, you look--
you look amazing.

Really?

It's not too hollywood,
right?

And not too stone's throw
either.

Somewhere perfectly
in the middle.

And, justine,

People are gonna think I hired

A supermodel
to serve coffee.

Oh, then I'm
gonna need more money.

Ladies,
you look so glamorous.

Thank you, helena,
for arranging this.

It's been like a fantasy.

I didn't do anything.
It was all gina.

You all look so gorgeous.

And, emily,
you look fantastic.

Clark,
doesn't she look fantastic?

Definitely.

What do we have here?

[Gasps]

Who are these
three gorgeous creatures?

And where have you been
all my life?

Ladies, this is roberto.

Roberto, this is justine,
clark's sister.

Ah, justine.

Pleasure to meet you.
- Hi.

Clark's very young
and beautiful mother, maryellen.

Hello.

- And emily, clark's ex--
- old friend.

Uh-huh.
It's an honor.

Clark, you never mentioned

You had such
a bewitching acquaintance.

We don't talk, roberto.

Well, that must stop
immediately.

Please, allow me
to show you the set.

Sure.

[Chuckles sarcastically]

Oh, my gosh.

Don't be impressed by him.

Wow, I thought
you were kidding.

Okay, I'll talk
to you later.

[Phone beeps]
uh, clark.

You're not
gonna believe this.

Believe what?

You're not really going,
are you?

Roberto molinez
asked me on a date.

Why would I not go?

Because he's doing this
to get back at me

To make me jealous.

Is it working?

Emily,
he's a nut case.

I thought
he was thoroughly charming,

But thank you
for your concern, clark.

[Door closes]

Okay, helena harris,

You are about to experience
the taste treat of a lifetime.

I present clark gable's

Famous grilled macaroni
and cheese sandwich.

I know it sounds gross,

But trust me,
you'll be dreaming about it.

I'm not gonna lie.
It's not what I was expecting.

[Laughs]

That's why I kept you in here
while I made it.

A-ha.

So who-- who taught you
how to make this?

Um, well, I kind of--
nobody really taught me.

Is this bachelor food?
Is that what this is?

It's pretty much what it is.
That's exactly what it is.

It was whatever I could find.
- Yeah, okay.

You're gonna watch me?
- No, i--

Count of three,
let's just take a bite.

Come on, ready?
- Okay.

One, two, three.

Okay.

This is heaven.

- And so bad for you...
- Mmm.

Which is why it's so good.

It's always like that.

Mm, mm.

Clark, do you mind that emily
went out with roberto?

[Sighs]

You know,
what emily and I had

Was a long time ago.

A lot has happened
since then.

Still didn't
answer my question.

No, I don't mind.

Uh, I only hope she's having
as much fun as I am.

Okay, now your turn.
Do you mind?

I-i remember my first date
with roberto.

It was incredibly romantic,

And I thought he was
the most captivating man

I'd ever met.

He was a huge star.
How could it not be exciting?

He was really different
back then.

Maybe you were too.

Yeah.

I can't believe
this whole elaborate set-up

Is just for us.

That's because tonight

There is no one else
in the world.

To love.

To love.

You still love helena,
don't you?

Is it that obvious?

[Laughs]

What is it about you two?
If it's not too personal.

It's completely personal.
She hates me.

Well, she didn't always,
obviously.

She didn't always
want to get married.

Ah...

And now she does.

Yeah.

And why aren't you married?

I was.
I'm not anymore.

But i-i still believe
in the institution completely.

Ah. Thank you.

Quail veronique.

[Kiss]
perfetto.

I will not
be shunned by...

No. No, no, no.
We're not gonna watch this.

- Wha--
- change it, change it.

Of course
we're gonna watch this.

This movie is amazing,
and you were amazing in it.

Thank you.
Thank you very much.

But it's still very strange
watching yourself on tv.

Well, watch it for me.

I would leave everything
behind.

Fine.
When you put it that way.

It is unfair,
and I cannot abide it.

Is it strange
to kiss someone like that

In front of an entire crew?

Ah, sometimes.

Though, honestly,
by about the tenth take,

You might as well
just be shaking hands.

It's not, you know,
romantic,

If that's
what you're asking.

Emily, I know clark
is your friend--

Old boyfriend, whatever.

And I'm sure
he's an okay guy.

But, to be honest,

I find this whole situation
with him and helena

To be intolerable.

Don't you?
- Intolerable?

No.

I mean, clark has every right
to be happy.

Frankly, so does helena.

Yeah,
but not with each other.

[Laughter]

Listen, has clark mentioned
anything specific to you

About the two of them?

Well, maybe
just don't believe

Every little thing
you read.

Hmm.

Very encouraging.

I had a wonderful night.

Thank you for making me
feel so special.

That was easy.
You are special.

Thank you for making me
feel better about helena.

You know,
about what clark said,

I probably shouldn't
have repeated that.

I don't even really know
what he meant, so--

Don't you worry
your pretty little head.

That's just between us.

Well, good night.

Good night.

[Car door opens, closes]

[Sighs]
she'll be down in a minute.

You look happy.

Eh. You never seen me smile?

Wait, wait,
you and helena?

Crazy, huh?

Ah, who knows, right?

You move to l.a., You might have
a built-in girlfriend.

Let's not jump the g*n.
It was just a kiss.

Or two.

This is wild.

You and helena,
emily and roberto.

I mean, what's next,
me and justine?

You know what,
I think I'm gonna ask her out.

What do you mean,
emily and roberto?

That wasn't a real date.

Well, yeah, the date
might have been a set-up,

But the good night kiss?
That was 3d.

You okay?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

I mean, emily can do
whatever she wants.

You know, I'd just hate
to see her get hurt.

- Thank you, alexandra.
- You're welcome.

Emily,
don't keep me waiting.

Then what happened?

He...

Kissed me.
- How was it?

Did you feel the earthquake
last night,

Or was it just me?

- [Squeals]
- [laughs]

Thanks, stacy.

Roberto.

Well, if it isn't
marlon brando.

I think you know
my name by now.

Doesn't mean
I have to use it.

So, what brings you
here today?

Lunch. Helena.

Ah, helena.
Yes, of course.

By the way, I had a superb time
with emily last night.

She's quite
a desirable lady,

But I guess
you know that already.

- Can I say something?
- Can I stop you?

Don't blame me for how things
are between you and helena.

That script was written
way before I showed up.

- I don't blame you, kirk.
- Clark.

Because I know that
this whole little romance

Between you and helena
is just some cooked-up scheme.

Why don't you guess again,
molinez?

Helena, if you don't stop
this nonsense right now...

You'll what?

I will quit the film.

Well, that's fine,
because then I can tell

The whole world
the truth,

That I only agreed
to do this film

Because you couldn't
get it made on your own.

Because I felt sorry
for you

Because you've turned
into a b-list actor

Who is coasting
on the success

Of a movie
that is 20 years old.

Is that true?

Right now, roberto,

It's the only thing
between us that is.

Hi.

Justine,
can I talk to you?

Hi, phil.

Um, I'm a little busy
right now.

Okay.

I'm just gonna come right out
and say it then.

You look awesome,
and I think

You should be sharing
this new you with someone.

You think I look awesome?

I always have.

Even when I was six?

No,
that would be creepy.

Right.
[Laughs]

I'm flattered.

So is it a date?

Can I get back to you?

Only on which day
you want to go.

Come on,
why should clark and helena

Have all the fun?

- You're still here.
- Yeah.

Okay, um,
can I ask you a question?

And do you promise
you'll be

Completely honest with me?
- Yeah.

Um, would it be weird
if I dated phil?

I love phil
like a brother.

I do too.
That's the problem.

I don't know if I'm ready
to take that leap

Or if it'll even work out.

You'll never know
if you don't try.

I'm thinking
about moving to l.a.,

Seriously this time.

You'll never know
if you don't try.

It's not like the store
is doing so great.

And the lease
is almost up anyway.

I mean, maybe you
can finally get your degree,

Become a teacher
like you've always wanted to.

I just-- I don't know
if I'm ready

To leave the coffee game.

The thing is,
we're a family,

And I'd never go
without your blessing.

Well, it's not gonna be
the same without you here.

But just because
I'm stuck in a rut

Doesn't mean
you have to be.

Thank you, sis.

That means a lot.

[Mechanical whirring]

Do what you want.
You always do.

Come with me.
I'll just show you where it is.

[Sighs]

It all goes so fast.

What does?

Time. Life.

[Laughs]
I mean, do you realize

We only have a few days left
on this movie?

Before you know it,
we'll be reading the reviews,

And in no time
we'll be watching

The darn thing on cable.

What's your point,
roberto?

My point is...

We only go around once,

And I don't want
to do it solo.

Well, then, don't.

I'm sure there
are a million women

In l.a. Alone that'll be happy
to keep you company.

I don't want
any other women.

I love you.

And after you told me why
you signed on to do this movie,

I realized just
how much you love me too.

I'm sorry, roberto.

It's too little,
too late.

You want me to apologize?

I apologize.

You want me to tell you
that I've been a fool?

I've been a fool.

You want me to tell you
that I want you to be my wife?

Helena,
we belong together.

Marry me.

You don't have to give me
your answer now.

Just think about it.

So guess what?

You finally dumped all
those copies of party hardy?

- What?
- I hate that movie!

Hate it, hate it.
- I'm moving to l.a.

Gonna go
where the action is.

- What?
- Yeah.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Oh, my god,
that's fabulous.

I'm really happy for you,
clark.

Well, I couldn't have done it
without you.

I mean, you gave me
the confidence I needed.

Thank you for that.

Well, you're welcome.

But I guess
it's like all things

In life, though, right?

You wake up one morning,
and you're ready.

So, you tell emily yet?
- Not yet.

Why?
- Oh, no reason.

I just figured
everyone around here

Will miss you, that's all.

So if you
have any suggestions

On where to look for a place
or, you know,

Anything about l.a.,
That'd be great,

Since you're the only person
I'll really know there.

You'll find your way.

I mean, l.a. Is a really
easy city to navigate.

And-- and you,
you're gonna meet people

Left and right,
so I'm not worried about you.

But, um...i'll give you
my private number.

You can call anytime.

[Keyboard clacking]

Hey, justine.

Hey, emily.

Hey, clark.

What brings you
to my humble workplace?

A sudden urge
to see titanic.

Do you have a copy?

I have six copies,

And surprisingly,
they're all here.

So, uh,

Why aren't you
streaming off the internet

Like everyone else?

Old habits die hard.
For me, anyways.

So I hear
you're moving to l.a.

Yes, finally
gonna take the plunge.

That's great news,
clark.

And I know it's something
you've always wanted to do,

So congrats.

And I heard
you had quite the date

With roberto molinez.

[Laughs]

Well, how handy is it
being best friends

With the town's
limo driver?

It has its perks,
but roberto also weighed in.

Told me he found you
desirable.

Look, clark, I know
what roberto's all about.

But it was
a memorable night.

Well, so was the night
the titanic went down.

[Laughs]
okay, how much do I owe you?

Today only,
all dvds free

If you ever
dated a movie star.

[Chuckles]
I'm kidding.

It's on me.
Enjoy.

Thank you.

Packing already?

Starting to.

You know, tomorrow
is our last day on set,

So I thought I'd,
you know?

And then you're gone?

I tell you, it is gonna be
so good to get home.

Of course I have to decide
what I'm gonna do next.

My agent,
he's been juggling some offers.

I haven't wanted
to hear anything, so...

Well, uh, maybe while you're
figuring things out, helena,

What about us?

What do you mean?

I said
I'd see you in l.a.

Clark...

You're a wonderful man.

You're funny.

And you're smart,
and you're kind.

But?

Yeah, what happens
in stone's throw

Stays in stone's throw.

I think you mean
in stone's throw.

You know, we're
just from different worlds.

It's, uh, it's nothing.

Sure, I know.

You're helena harris,

And...i'm just
some nobody from nowhere.

I get it.
- That's not it at all.

That's not it at all.
- No? Then what is it?

I just can't.

Look, I just can't.
Please, just please understand.

Wh--

Then just say it.

You're still in love
with roberto.

My life, it's, uh...

My life, clark,
it's very complicated.

Except this part.
It's simple.

You said it yourself,

What if, after all
that cat and mouse stuff,

They end up back together?

That it was the chase
that inspired them?

I'm sorry, clark.

The hotel called, and they
said that my room is ready.

So--
- sure. Of course.

[Sighs]
oh, man.

When you're done packing,
I'll drive you.

Thanks, monty.

Clark,
thanks for everything.

You were an amazing host,

And I enjoyed every minute.

Listen, helena, i--

Bye.

Action.

Oh, yeah.
We love it up here.

I'd say divorce

Is now the furthest thing
from our minds.

Believe me, no one's
more surprised than us.

And that's a cut.
Print that one.

Lovely stuff, roberto.
Thank you very much.

All right, folks.
We are moving on to scene 100.

Scene 100.
Let's get it going.

I received your message.

We cannot keep meeting
in secret.

Our love must be set free.

No, I must speak.

It matters not
what others think.

I would forfeit my world
to be with you.

So you gonna
drop by the set,

Say good-bye
to everyone today?

Uh, no,
I don't think so.

I got a lot to do
at the store.

Like what?

You know, stuff.

Well, you know
you're gonna see helena

When you move
to los angeles.

I'm sure you're
gonna be great friends.

If I move to l.a.

"If"?

I thought you said
you already decided.

It's a big move.
There's a lot to think about.

Okay.

But just promise me
you're not having

Second thoughts
because of me or your sister.

I promise.

All right.

[Snaps fingers]

[Bell jingles]

[Clears throat]

[Phone chimes]

Am I interrupting
anything?

Oh, no.
Just trying to figure out

What to do with the rest
of my life.

People still join
the peace corps?

[Chuckles]
what about l.a.?

Uh, suddenly,
l.a.'S not looking so sunny.

I heard about you and helena,
clark. I'm sorry.

I didn't know
you were rooting for us.

Shut up.

We have known each other
way too long for that.

I want you to be happy.

Look, we haven't talked
enough since you got back.

I apologize for that.

You have your life.
I have mine.

But how is your life,
really?

It's good.

Strange, not to be married
after all that time.

But it was for the best.

I'm sorry
it didn't work out.

Back then, you were talking
about moving to l.a.,

And...maybe I should have
gone with you.

I wanted you
to go with me,

But you just didn't believe
in my dream enough.

I just thought
you believed in it too much.

Yeah, and look
where that got me.

Clark, listen.

Big dreams are better
than no dreams.

Anyway,
thank you for the movie.

And, in case
you're wondering,

The boat still sinks,
and people still die.

Can't rewrite history?

I guess not, huh?

Good to see you.

You too.

[Bells chime]

You should go
to that wrap party.

- Nah, it's too weird.
- Clark, come on, man.

You were part of
this amazing experience, okay?

Don't go get all mopey now
just because--

Okay, look, I get it.
- I don't know.

I mean, everybody's gonna be
partying and dancing and all.

So you need
a wing-person.

What about emily?

Emily?
What about you?

No, you would hate
dancing with me.

I have two left feet.

Besides, i-i have a date.

- With who?
- Justine.

Justine?
She finally said yes?

Yeah,
something about needing

To climb out of a rut.

So I told her,
"I am here for you."

That's great.

But just remember,
she's my sister,

And I know where you live.

Don't worry.

I will treat her exactly
like she's my own sister.

Not exactly.

Hey, you, go to the party.
Ask emily.

Okay?

[Slow jazz music]

I want to thank you

For forgiving me

And for coming back.

I love you, helena.

[Sighs]

Well, if it isn't
mr. Gable.

So glad you were able
to join us.

Yeah, I thought
I'd come by for a drink.

I'll take a beer,
please.

That is a capital idea.

So, listen,
when am I gonna read

That marvelous script
you've been writing?

Uh, after I make it
marvelous.

[Chuckles]
I'm serious.

I want you
to send it over to me

Just when you're ready.

I'm always looking to fall
in love with a new script.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Dear friends,
fellow coworkers,

May I have your attention,
please?

Helena and I would like
to share some exciting news

Before you read about it
online.

Oh, lord, you're gonna be
fighting each other

On pay-per-view.
- Close.

After this, maybe.

Helena and I
are getting married.

[Crowd oohs]

- Wow.
- Finally.

- You got it, jack.
- All right.

Hey.
All right.

Thank you.
[Applause]

Ah...oh!

Lady hug, lady hug.

- Thanks.
- Thank you.

Congratulations,
you two.

That is incredibly sweet
of you, clark. Um--

I know you don't mean it,
but thanks anyway.

Have a good night.
Okay?

You too.

Smile and say,
"honeymoon."

[Under breath]
honeymoon.

Oh, you'd be amazed
at the amount of rubbish

I have to wade through.

Not that yours
isn't really nice, I'm sure.

So you send me that script,
all right?

Darling doyle,

May I have a word
with clark, please?

Oh, yes,
of course you may.

Just be gentle, hmm?

- Hi.
- Hey.

I just wanted to apologize
to you for roberto.

No, no.

Really, underneath
all that type-"a" bravado,

He's just--
just an insecure guy.

And you...

You're so sweet.

And this is gonna sound
like a line, but...

You deserve
someone better.

Emily, it's so nice
to see you.

Hey.
Nice to see you.

I got your message.

Hope it's not too late.

Um, actually, emily,
I was just leaving.

Oh. Okay.

Good-bye, helena.

Safe travels.

Take care, clark.

Married?

Wow.

You okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

That's show biz, right?

You want to go
for a walk?

I'd love to.

So if doyle
likes your script,

You think he'd want
to direct it?

Well, he can direct
any script he wants.

I don't know why
he'd want to pick mine.

Since when are you
such a pessimist?

Besides, I thought
you liked him.

I did.
Uh, I do.

I'm a little confused

About how I feel
about everyone right now.

Does that include me?

Oh, emily, I never
stopped thinking about you.

And you know that,
don't you?

Well, I do now,
but, like you said,

We can't rewrite history.

Did I say that?

I should go.

Go where?

Emily, um...

So you and phil
really had a good time?

Yeah, no one's more surprised
about that than I am,

But he was actually sweet
and funny and respectful.

I mean, it was like he was
a completely different person.

Like a stranger,
only in a good way.

You think
there's a future?

One big step at a time.
[Laughter]

How was the wrap party?

I don't know.
We left as soon as I got there.

Things were weird
between me and clark.

You know, I don't care
what anyone says.

There really are
no second chances.

It kind of seems like there is
with roberto and helena.

Well, we'll see
how long that lasts.

Let's go.
- [Scoffs]

[Cell phone chimes]

[Sighs]

I'll be right back, okay?

What--
uh, where are you going?

Let me get the door
for you.

I don't see why
you need to stop here.

I forgot something.
It'll only take a minute, okay?

One more stop.
Cool your jets.

It'll be one second.

Helena!

Come on, already,
let's go!

[Knock at door]

[Engine starts]

"Dearest clark,
thank you again

"For your love and friendship
during my stay in stone's throw.

"You made my time here
thoroughly enjoyable

"And helped remind me
what I love most about acting:

"Seeing the world
through a whole new set of eyes.

"Please get in touch
once you're settled in l.a.

"Any way I can help you
would be an honor.

"I just ask you one thing:

"When you become
a famous screenwriter,

"Don't forget about me.

"P.s., I've convinced
the studio

"To hold a screening
of this magic moment

"At your theater.

"I know, pretty exciting.

"And guess what's
even more exciting?

Renovations are on me.
See you there."

I've been thinking.

As soon as we get back
to l.a.,

We'll set a wedding date,

And we'll put your house
on the market.

Why can't we live in my house
after we get married?

- It's too small.
- Small?

Any bigger, it would have
its own zip code.

Besides, you love
my ocean view...

The horses,
the tennis courts...

And me.

It's gonna be great,
helena.

It's gonna be great.

- Phil, stop. I'm on my way.
- 10-4, Buddy.

All right, wait.
Where are you?

Just crossing the bridge.
You hurry.

All right, got it.

Sorry, folks,
we have to pull over.

Car trouble.

Thank you.

It is what it is.

They're nice people,
okay, roberto?

Look, they're doing the best
they can.

It's a small town.

Helena!

What are you doing here?

- Oh, goody, another scene.
- I know.

I need to talk
to helena.

Clark...
You got my note.

I did. It was beautiful.
Thank you.

I meant every word,
you know.

I wanted to say good-bye.
I just couldn't.

- Helena!
- Don't worry about him.

What were you saying,
clark?

Oh, wait.
I almost forgot.

My "h"!

I can't believe
I left without it.

I also couldn't let you leave
without saying this.

What, clark?

You can't marry roberto.

You told me I deserve better.

Well, I was thinking about that,
and so do you.

What are you telling me,
clark?

To leave roberto.
Start over.

Find true love,
just like in the movies.

With you?

No.
You were right.

I mean,
we're just too different,

From way too different worlds.

Even if I was living in l.a.
Writing movies,

We'd still
be day and night.

But you've helped me so much.
I had to return the favor.

You can listen to me or not.

But you deserve a second chance
at happiness.

Not with roberto.

Helena, I want you
back in the car right now!

- Or what?
- Or...

The wedding is off!

Well, I have a newsflash
for you, roberto.

The wedding is off.
- What are you saying?

I'm not in love with you.

I'll be waiting in the car.

Really, thank you
so much.

Right back at you,
helena harris.

You really did
change my life, clark gable.

By the way,
your offer to fix up the cameo,

That's amazing.

Nobody in town
will ever forget it,

Especially me.

You really can
have it all, clark.

The relationship you want,
the career you want...

The life you want--

It's all just there
for the taking.

And don't worry
about going to l.a.

You can write anywhere.
Just--

Just be happy.

Thank you.

It's all fixed.

We should get going.

Okay.

All right, time to go.

Oh, and say good-bye
to emily for me, would you?

She's a keeper.

Last chance, helena.

Purse.

[Car engines start]
may i?

By all means, my darling.

Thank you, thank you,
thank you.

[Cell phone beeps]

[Beep]

So is everyone gone?

- With the wind.
- [Laughs]

I'm glad you came.
- Me too.

Why here?

This is where we went
on our first date.

Oh.

I remember,
that night, thinking we

Were gonna spend the rest
of our lives together.

And I thought
you looked more beautiful

Than any girl
I'd ever seen.

So are you, um...
Closing the store

And moving to l.a.?

Actually,
just the opposite.

What about your writing?
Your-- your dream?

I can write right here.

And, uh...
I kind of have a new dream.

[Applause]

- That was the best.
- Oh, my gosh.

I'm so proud of clark.
- Oh, I am too.

And this is all
so exciting, I just--

Do you think
I'll get a raise then?

Well, I would definitely
ask him.

Helena, are you happy
with the movie?

I couldn't be happier.

Our director
did a fabulous job.

And, clark, I understand
you had a role in the film too.

So any other plans to act?

Uh, no. No.

But I did just sell
my first screenplay,

Which starts sh**ting
this summer,

Right after this beautiful lady
and I get married.

Any details
on the project?

It's a romantic thriller
called a million reasons.

Financing is set,
doyle duncan is directing,

And our lead
just signed her contract.

Can you tell us
who that is?

He can't, but I can.

It is me.

So, clark,
how does this all feel?

Like anything is possible.

- Thank you, guys.
- Thanks.

Oh, miss harris, miss harris,
one more question...

How you doing?

[Indistinct chatter]

Thank you. Thank you.
Appreciate it.