SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE
Written by
Michael Patrick King
FADE IN:
EXT. 5TH AVENUE -- NEW YORK CITY -- DAY -- SUMMER
Glistening city buildings reflect onto the WINDOW of an
upscale clothing boutique. In the window -- a MANNEQUIN is
wearing -- the best of everything. A PRETTY TWENTY-SOMETHING
girl looks in at the display: dreaming of the day.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Year after year, twenty-something
women come to New York City in
search of the two "L's": labels and
love.
EXT. 5TH AVENUE/TIFFANY -- DAY -- SUMMER
Four TWENTY-SOMETHING WOMEN walk away from us -- arms linked
LAUGHING -- They make their way down the busy street --
shopping bags and designer purses swinging.
The young women reveal:
CARRIE BRADSHAW (41) and fabulous -- walking towards us. She
watches them as they pass, a SMILE grows on her face.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Twenty years ago... I was one of
them.
She walks along, her shopping bag -- swinging.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT/CLOSET -- NIGHT -- SUMMER
Carrie on step ladder, barefoot. Her finger moves along a
series of DESIGNER shoe boxes...
CARRIE (V.O.)
Having gotten the knack for labels
early... I concentrated on my
search for love.
EXT. CLUB -- NIGHT -- FALL
Summer night. Couples everywhere. Carrie walks along.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Turns out, a "knock-off" is not as
easy to spot when comes to love...
She passes a twenty-something girl and guy huddled very close
together. Suddenly, the girl SLAPS HIM across the face.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Until it is.
CARRIE reacts, and trots along.
EXT. STREET -- DAY -- SPRING
CARRIE and preppy perfect CHARLOTTE walk along, talking.
CARRIE (V.O.)
That is why you need help to spot
them...
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie, Charlotte and MIRANDA walk along
talking.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
... Lots of help.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and SAMANTHA walk
along; LAUGHING -- their shopping bags and designer purses
swinging.
EXT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT -- WINTER
The front of Carrie's building. She is typing in her window.
INT. CARRIE'S BULIDING -- CONTINUOUS
Carrie at her desk - typing. CLOSE ON the computer screen --
Written on it: "Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha..."
CARRIE (V.O.)
Year after year, my single
girlfriends were my salvation. And,
as it turns out...
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- SPRING
CLOSE ON: A colorful CHICK LIT book cover: "A Single Life" by
Carrie Bradshaw.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... My meal ticket.
CARRIE -- standing on her bed placing it next to her TWO
other books: "Sex and The City" and "Menhattan"
A framed photo of four girls (circa 1999) is also on the
shelf.
She picks it up -- Touches it sweetly.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
We still are those four single
girls...
EXT. UPPER FIFTH -- DAY -- SUMMER
CARRIE in a sexy, summer dress, spots someone -- waves --
CARRIE (V.O.)
Even though, technically... we're
not.
She hurries across the street to meet that SOMEONE...
INT. MIRANDA'S BROOKLYN HOUSE/BACKYARD -- DAY -- SUMMER
MIRANDA (41) and BRADY (5) are filling an inflatable pool
with water from a hose. As STEVE approaches with Popsicles,
they squirt him with the hose. He grabs them; laughing.
CARRIE (V.O)
One of us is married...
EXT. CENTRAL PARK CAROUSEL -- DAY -- SUMMER
Charlotte (40) and HARRY and their beautiful Asian daughter
LILY (3) go around. Lily giggles, they kvell.
CARRIE (V.O)
One of us... married, divorced and
re-married...
EXT. BEACHOUSE -- DAY -- SUMMER
The deck of fabulous Malibu beachouse. Samantha (49) sits
near the pool wearing a white bikini and huge white
sunglasses making deals on the phone as SMITH lays nearby in
a bathing suit -- reading a script.
CARRIE (V.O)
One of us... relocated.
EXT. UPPER FIFTH AVE -- SAME -- SUMMER
Carrie walks over and into the arms of that SOMEONE -- it's
MR. BIG -- waiting for her in front of an apartment building.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And... one of us stayed exactly
where she was.
They kiss. A good kiss.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
In love.
A kiss worth waiting four years to see.
They turn and start into the classic apartment building. The
doorman tips his hat and opens the door.
INT. FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING/LOBBY -- CONTINUOUS
Carrie and Big walk through the beautiful lobby and over to
the elevator... holding hands.
BIG
I got a good feeling about this
one, kid.
CARRIE
I've always loved this block.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Finding the perfect apartment in
New York City is like finding the
perfect partner. It can take years.
They push the elevator button. Doors open. They step on.
BIG
How many does this make?
CARRIE
This is thirty-three.
BIG
Lucky thirty-three!
They laugh a little as the doors close on the elevator.
INT. FIFTH AVE BUILDING - BAD APARTMENT/HALL -- MOMENTS LATER
A door is opened up by CAROL (55) their real estate agent.
CAROL
The worst. I just left you a
message.
Carrie and Big look in. The apartment is dark, claustrophobic
-- awful. A male BUILDING AGENT (40) stands here. The smiles
leave Carrie and Big's faces.
CARRIE
(to Big)
Thirty-four. Lucky thirty-four?
Big looks over at her. She shrugs.
INT. FIFTH AVE BUILDING/HALLWAY -- MOMENTS LATER
The Building Agent holds the elevator doors open for Carrie,
Big and Carol as they get on.
CARRIE
If anything else opens up let us
know. We're very interested in
this building.
AGENT
I do have another apartment that's
not even on the market yet. Care to
take a look?
CARRIE/BIG
Sure.
AGENT
It's more than you were looking to
pay.
CAROL
How much more?
AGENT
More.
The Agent reaches over and presses the "PH" button on the
control panel. Carrie and Big react.
INT. PENTHOUSE -- MOMENTS LATER -- SUMMER
A gorgeous pre-w*r penthouse apartment. Empty except for the
beautiful light. Old-world New York City style. Elevator
doors open into the penthouse foyer. Carrie and Big step in.
BIG
Oh, so this is where they keep the
light.
CARRIE
Oh my God. I've d*ed and gone to
real estate heaven. Look at this
place.
She swirls around to Big -- very grand dame; with accent.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Hellooo, I live here.
Carrie starts giggling. Big looks over to the agents.
BIG
Must be the altitude.
Big smiles. Carrie laughs as the Agent walks on.
AGENT
And across the rooftop terrace ---
CARRIE
What -- Nirvana?
AGENT
Your wife has quite a sense of
humor.
CAROL
(Cool/quick)
They're not married.
CARRIE
No, he's my boyfriend.
AGENT
This way.
The agent and Carol start out across the terrace. Big and
Carrie follow lagging a little behind.
BIG
Aren't I a little old to be
introduced as your boyfriend?
CARRIE
Point taken. From now on... you'll
be my man friend.
BIG
Sounds like a dog.
CARRIE
Well, if the shoe fits.
She gives him a look. He swats her ass, gently as they go.
INT. PENTHOUSE/BEDROOM -- MOMENTS LATER
Carrie and Big lead the way into the bedroom. Big windows,
high ceilings. Beautiful light as well.
AGENT
And this is the master bedroom.
CARRIE
Hideous. Hate it. Hurts my eyes.
Big laughs, Carrie walks around taking it in.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
How is this place even available?
AGENT
Nasty divorce.
CARRIE
If you live here what is there to
fight about?
Carrie opens the closet door. It is very small.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
This is the master closet? No.
AGENT
Yes. Small for a room this size. I
know.
CARRIE
Hmmm. Hmmm. Now, I understand the
divorce.
BIG
I can build you a better closet.
Carrie looks at him; aghast. He smiles.
BIG (CONT'D)
Welcome home, baby.
CARRIE
Can we afford this?
BIG
I got it.
Carrie screams with joy and shock. He laughs, thrilled.
EXT. NYC STREET/CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE -- DAY -- SUMMER 17
Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte walk down the street.
CARRIE
"I got it." Just like that. "I got
it" -- like he was picking up the
check for coffee or something.
CHARLOTTE
It sounds perfect.
CARRIE
Except for the closet which Big
says he can redo -- also he says
the kitchen needs work but I don't
know about that `cause I keep
sweaters in my stove.
Carrie and Charlotte laugh.
MIRANDA
So, he bought it -- and you're
going to live there with him?
CARRIE
Yes, together. That's right.
MIRANDA
But he'll own it. So. You are
keeping your own place, right?
CARRIE
Oh, Miranda, please, I haven't
figured out all the details yet,
but I'm a smart girl and I'm sure
I'll figure out something I'm
comfortable with.
MIRANDA
I just want to make sure you're
being smart here --
CARRIE
And I love you for it -- but for
now can't you stop worrying for me
and just go ahead and feel what I
want you to feel. Jealous.
Miranda smiles. Carrie puts her arm around her.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Jealous of me living in this
gorgeous penthouse in Manhattan.
MIRANDA
Fine. I'm jealous. You're in real
estate heaven and I'm in Brooklyn.
CHARLOTTE
New York magazine said Brooklyn is
the new Manhattan.
MIRANDA
Whoever wrote that - lives in
Brooklyn.
CARRIE
There she is. Hey Hollywood!
Samantha is standing out in front of Christies. She waves to
them -- as she finishes a call.
SAMANTHA
(on phone)
Samantha Jones... Smith Jerrod's
manager -- I'm in New York `till
Monday.
She hangs up; as they reach her.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
How was your flight?
SAMANTHA
Fabulous. Let's go in -- I am so
excited!
INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE/LOBBY -- DAY -- MOMENTS LATER
A lobby bustling with NEW YORK WOMEN. All types. Carrie,
Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda make their way through them.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It was a rare occasion that brought
all types of women together. The
socialites, the trendies the
yuppies, the yentas.
The girls gently move past by an elderly YENTA, who reacts.
YENTA
Why the pushing?
INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE -- LATER
Carrie and the girls enter a room filled with dramatically
lit jewelry cases that display amazing jewelry. On the walls
around the gallery are large photos of a BEAUTIFUL RAVEN
HAIRED WOMAN (45). She is captured in candid poses "out and
about" New York city at various social events wearing the
jewelry on display.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Blair Elkenn was a waitress turned
model turned actress turned
billionaire's girlfriend who came
home one night to find herself
unceremoniously turned out on the
street.
Samantha, Carrie and Charlotte page through the catalogues as
they walk. Miranda types on her Blackberry.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And now she was getting the
ultimate break-up revenge. An
embarrassing and very public
auction of all the jewelry he had
given her when they were happy.
The girls stop. Floating in a case at their eye level is a
unique, "two finger" FLOWER RING made out of diamonds.
SAMANTHA
There it is. My baby.
CARRIE/BIG
And she's a beauty.
SAMANTHA
When I saw this in the catalogue I
said to Smith: This flower ring is
the essence of me. One of a kind,
filled with fire...
CARRIE
And a little too much.
SAMANTHA
Exactly. Come on. Let's go spend
some of my hard-earned Hollywood
money.
They make their way to the auction room.
MIRANDA
Hey -- what's coming up on Smith's
series? Is he going to sleep with
that new blonde neurosurgeon?
SAMANTHA
He sleeps with every hot woman
doctor in that hospital.
MIRANDA
Great. Can't wait.
CHARLOTTE
Don't you ever get weirded out by
seeing Smith in bed with all those
other women?
SAMANTHA
No, I think it's hot. Sometimes,
when I'm alone, I masturbate right
along with them.
CARRIE
And people say the golden age of
television is over.
SAMANTHA
Besides, it's fake sex. When
they're doing it -- no one's
actually turned on.
MIRANDA
Kinda like Steve and I.
Miranda laughs. Everyone looks.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I'm kidding.
(b*at; then)
But come one-- it's been seven
years. He does that, I do this...
It's not like a new plot twist is
going to turn up.
INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE/AUCTION ROOM -- LATER
A DISTINGUISHED WOMAN AUCTIONEER is at a podium.
AUCTIONEER
Next item. The flower ring.
Samantha sits up, ready. An electric buzz moves through the
crowd.
CARRIE (V.O.)
If Schadenfreude is the word for
feeling pleasure at someone else
misfortune -- This was
"jewelryfreude."
AUCTIONEER
Let's start the bidding at ten
thousand.
Samantha raises her number. The Auctioneer nods.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Thank you madame. Do I hear
fifteen?
A WOMAN IN A BUSINESS SUIT (40) on a phone, raises her
number. Samantha looks over at her.
SAMANTHA
Bitch.
CARRIE
And the gloves are off.
AUCTIONEER
Do I hear twenty?
Samantha raises her number.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Twenty. Do I hear twenty-five?
The Woman raises her number.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Twenty-five. Thirty?
Samantha raises her number. Carrie's eyes widen.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Thirty-five?
The Woman is talking with someone on the phone.
MIRANDA
She's bidding for someone on the
phone.
CHARLOTTE
That's not fair.
The Woman raises her hand. Charlotte gives her a look.
AUCTIONEER
Thirty-five. Forty?
SAMANTHA
I deserve this. I work hard.
AUCTIONEER
Do I hear forty?
Samantha raises her hand.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Do I hear forty fi--
The Woman quickly raises her hand. Auctioneer nods.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Fifty?
SAMANTHA
Sex with only one man for I don't
know how long.
AUCTIONEER
Do I hear fifty thousand?
SAMANTHA
(b*at; loud)
Fifty f*cking thousand!
A LAUGH ripples through the room. Samantha glares at the
rival woman, almost daring her. Carrie looks afraid.
AUCTIONEER
Fifty-five?
The Woman raises her hand. Samantha reacts disappointed. The
Auctioneer looks at Samantha.
AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)
Sixty? Sixty to our colorful
bidder?
SAMANTHA
(to Carrie)
I draw the line at fifty.
Samantha shakes her head no. Carrie rubs her arm.
INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE/LADIES ROOM -- LATER
Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte are primping in front
of the mirror.
CHARLOTTE
I thought this auction would be
more fun... but it's kinda sad.
A BABY VOICED WOMAN (45) next to Charlotte overhears.
BABY VOICED WOMAN
Isn't it?
They look over at her.
BABY VOICED WOMAN (CONT'D)
I thought it was just sad for me
`cause I know her. But it's really
sad, huh? And it's funny cause they
were so happy.
SAMANTHA
... Till they weren't
BABY VOICED WOMAN
I know, right? We all told her to
get married -- but she didn't want
to push him. He'd been married
three other times. So, she let it
ride and then she came home one
night and he had locked her out.
She didn't even have anywhere to
live. After ten years. Such a
shame. She was a smart girl till
she fell in love.
Carrie catches Miranda's eye in the mirror, looks away.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET/KITCHEN -- NIGHT -- SUMMER
Big takes a bright red lobster out of a pot of hot water with
tongs. He places it next to another cooked lobster. He walks
to the cooking island where Carrie sits; sipping wine.
BIG
The creatures are ready. Just gonna
sit there?
CARRIE
I'm not sitting, I'm thinking.
BIG
Here. Husk and think.
He winks -- puts two ears of corn in front of her, then
starts chopping tomatoes.
CARRIE
I'm thinking I'm going to sell my
apartment and put the money towards
heaven on Fifth.
BIG
Why? You love your place.
CARRIE
I know but --
BIG
But what?
CARRIE
We're together ever night -- so I'm
basically paying a mortgage on a
glorified closet.
BIG
You write there. It's your office.
CARRIE
There's plenty of room at the new
place and -- besides.. I want to
make us -- a life there. I want it
to be ours.
BIG
It is ours. I bought it for us.
CARRIE
And that's so amazing --but you
bought it, so it's really your
place. And -- if anything were to
happen...
BIG
What's going to happen?
CARRIE
I have to be smart here. I mean,
we're not married and I'd have no
legal rights to... this home that I
built... with you.
Silence. He thinks. Chops. She husks.
BIG
Did you want to get married?
CARRIE
I didn't think it was an option.
BIG
Well, Mr. Bradshaw, what if it was
an option?
She hits him with a husk. He smiles.
CARRIE
Well, people are always assuming we
are.
BIG
And you know what happens when
people assume. They make an ass out
of who?
CARRIE
You and me.
He smiles. She smiles. Chop. Chop.
BIG
What do you think, kid?
CARRIE
Why -- Do you want to get married?
BIG
Well, I wouldn't mind be married to
you. Would you mind being married
to me?
CARRIE
No, if that's what you want. Is
that what you want?
BIG
I want you. So. Okay.
CARRIE
Okay. Really? We're getting
married.
BIG
We're getting married.
(b*at)
Should we get you a diamond?
CARRIE
No, please, don't get me a diamond.
(b*at; then)
Get me a really big closet.
BIG
Deal.
He puts out his hand. She takes it and they shake.
BIG (CONT'D)
But... You gotta do better on that
corn. Look at all the stuff left on
there.
She looks down at her corn, he's right. She nods.
INT. MODERN RESTAURANT -- DAY -- SUMMER
Crowded; serious lunch crowd. Carrie sits across from
Charlotte and Miranda. Miranda is in a work suit.
CARRIE
So, the other night, Big and I were
talking about, you know, moving in
together and our future...
Charlotte's eyes are getting wider and wider.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
... And about what makes sense as
we move forward. And, well... we
decided to get married.
Charlottes SCREAMS at the top of her lungs. Carrie and
Miranda and the ENTIRE RESTAURANT REACT.
MIRANDA
... and I'm deaf.
CARRIE
Everyone's looking
Charlotte looks around at the DISGRUNTLED FACES. She half-
stands and address the DINERS looking at her.
CHARLOTTE
Sorry! I'm sorry... but my friend
here, just got engaged and she's
been going out with the man for ten
years.
The DINERS bursts into APPLAUSE. Carrie slumps in her chair,
pulls up her sweater collar, turns to Miranda.
CARRIE
I am mortified.
MIRANDA
There is literally a ringing in my
ear.
INT. SAMANTHA JONES MANAGEMENT -- DAY
A large PHOTO of Smith. Samantha walks past it and up a
sleek, modern office building stairway. Her cell rings.
SAMANTHA
Samantha Jones--
INT. FENDI -- LATER -- SUMMER
Intercut with Carrie walking through the upscale boutique
talking on her pink Swarovski crystal-covered cell phone.
CARRIE
Well... I made a little decision
that I hope you'll be happy about.
SAMANTHA
Oh, honey... you finally got Botox.
CARRIE
No. I did not get Botox
SAMANTHA
I'm telling you, Carrie -- you'll
love it.
CARRIE
I did not call to talk about Botox.
SAMANTHA
I'm just saying.
Samantha reaches the top of the stairs. Blow-ups of Smith on
various magazine covers line the walls of the chic, small
office space.
CARRIE
So... Last week, after the auction,
I started thinking about my
options.
SAMANTHA
Right.
CARRIE
Right, and... well, Big and I
decided to get married.
SAMANTHA
Really?
CARRIE
Yes.
SAMANTHA
That's great.
CARRIE
You sounded more excited about the
botox.
SAMANTHA
Well, honey -- I am excited for you
but -- you know me... I don't
really believe in marriage....
Botox on the other hand -- That
works every time.
A RECEPTIONIST (23) hands her some messages.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
Honey, I've got to go. The People
magazine person is on hold. Smith's
on the short list to be their
"Sexiest Man Alive." We can catch
up when I'm in town next week.
Samantha hangs up. Carrie looks at her phone: dismissed and
disappointed. She closes it and walks on.
INT. FENDI -- A LITTLE LATER
Carrie rounds a corner. Her phone rings.
CARRIE
Hello?
INT. SAMANTHA JONES MANAGEMENT -- CONTINUOUS
Intercut with Samantha standing in her office.
SAMANTHA
I think I was in shock. I mean,
it's you getting married. This is
not some random person -- it's you.
CARRIE
I hear ya.
SAMANTHA
And I guess, I thought that after
that big mess with Aidan -- you'd
never want to get married.
CARRIE
I know.
SAMANTHA
So, I put you in my "we're never
getting married" file. Now, I've
got to take you out of that file.
CARRIE
Sorry about the extra paper work.
SAMANTHA
You'll get my bill.
CARRIE
Samantha, it feels so different
this time. No cliché romantic
kneeling down on one knee. Just you
know, two grown-ups -- making a
decision about spending their lives
together.
SAMANTHA
Well, I'm happy for you.
CARRIE
And one more thing... I want you to
be maid of honor. How do you feel
about that?
SAMANTHA
The same way you feel about Botox.
Painful and unnecessary.
Carrie laughs. Samantha shrugs.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- SUMMER
Carrie and Charlotte sit on her bed looking through a list of
names. ANTHONY sits at her makeup vanity. He has a large
notebook open in front of him.
CHARLOTTE
74, 75, 76.... Seventy-six guests.
ANTHONY
Seventy five sounds better. "A
small, wedding of seventy five
guests."
Carrie looks at the list.
CARRIE (V.O.)
As a wedding gift, Charlotte had
given me Anthony Marantino --
friend and wedding planner.
Carrie crosses someone off. Charlotte reacts, shocked.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
What? She was borderline anyway.
ANTHONY
Cut throat -- I love it. I hope
you're that decisive when it comes
to the location and the dress.
CARRIE
Oh. I found the dress.
CHARLOTTE
What?! When?
CARRIE
The other day. I have it here.
Carrie gets up and goes into the closet. Anthony hurries over
and sits next to Charlotte.
ANTHONY
This is going to be good!
CHARLOTTE
I'm so excited!
CARRIE (V.O.)
Here it is.
Anthony and Charlotte grab hands in anticipation as Carrie
comes out of her closet. She holds up a simple OFF-WHITE
VINTAGE SUIT. Charlotte and Anthony deflate.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Well... that was the exact reaction
I was aiming for.
CHARLOTTE
No, it's pretty but it's so --
simple.
CARRIE
Simple and classic. When I saw it I
just thought: That is what I should
marry Big in.
ANTHONY
Well, who's it by? The label?
CARRIE
No one. I found it in a vintage
shop.
ANTHONY
"The bride wore a dress by no one."
She turns and heads back into the closet.
CARRIE
(As she goes)
Don't worry, I'll style it up with
shoes.
Anthony turns to Charlotte and says in a low voice.
ANTHONY
The invitation is fancier than the
dress.
CARRIE (O.C.)
I heard that.
INT. BROOKLYN RESTAURANT -- NIGHT -- SUMMER
A "family style" Italian restaurant. Miranda, in business
clothes, sits with Steve, Brady and MAGDA. Brady's face is
covered in spaghetti sauce.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And from Anthony Marantino to
spaghetti marinara.
MIRANDA
Where is he with the check?
STEVE
Geese, Miranda -- relax. Magda's
not even finished yet.
MIRANDA
I still have a legal brief to work
on when I get home.
BRADY
I have to go to the bathroom.
MAGDA
I'll take him. Wash that beautiful
face too, yes?
Brady nods. Magda walks away with Brady. Miranda is packing
up Brady's action figures. Steve gives her a look.
MIRANDA
What? I'm sorry. I'm exhausted.
Brady woke me up at five AM.
STEVE
He woke me up too.
Silence. She sips her cappuccino. Foam covers her top lip. He
looks over at her and smiles.
STEVE (CONT'D)
You got milk on your top lip.
She licks it off, not pleased.
STEVE (CONT'D)
What now?
MIRANDA
It's like you're always criticizing
me.
STEVE
I am not.
(b*at; then, cute)
You want to go through life with
foam on your lip and no one telling
you?
Silence. He reaches down and picks up her coffee cup and
sips... putting lots of foam on his lip. He looks over.
STEVE (CONT'D)
Anything you want to tell me?
She shakes her head: No. He puts his face in front of hers.
She laughs. He licks his lip.
INT. MIRANDA AND STEVE'S BEDROOM -- LATER
Steve is in bed with Miranda, they are making love. She is
wearing a T-shirt.
MIRANDA
Yeah. Yeah.
STEVE
Wait --- wait -- Don't come
already...
MIRANDA
Yeah. Yeah.
STEVE
Wait, wait -- get on top. Get on --
MIRANDA
It's late... let's just get it over
with.
Steve looks at her. She can't believe what she's said.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I mean -- We have to get up in four
and half hours.
STEVE
We never have sex and you want to
get it over with?
MIRANDA
Steve... We have sex.
STEVE
When was the last time we had sex?
Miranda can't remember. He moves to his side of the bed.
STEVE (CONT'D)
(As he turns away)
There was snow on the ground.
He gets out of the bed and walks away. She watches him go.
INT. COFFEE SHOP -- DAY -- SUMMER
The girls are having breakfast. Lily sits at the table in a
booster seat coloring in a Cinderella coloring book. Carrie
is helping her. CLOSE ON: Cinderella's shoe. Carrie is
filling it in with a BLUE CRAYON.
MIRANDA
How often do you guys have sex?
CHARLOTTE
Miranda -- please.
MIRANDA
What?
She indicates that Lily is sitting with Carrie. Carrie
continues to color, not looking up.
CARRIE
It's okay, I know all about sex.
SAMANTHA
If I knew the girl talk was going
to be on "lock down," I wouldn't
have flown two thousand miles.
CHARLOTTE
No, we can talk, let's just not use
that word.
MIRANDA
She's three, she doesn't know what
it means. I'm forty- two and I
still don't know what it means.
CHARLOTTE
I know, but she's repeating
everything.
MIRANDA
Fine. How often do you guys...
CARRIE
... "Color"?
CHARLOTTE
Thank-you.
SAMANTHA
Well, I can't color enough. I would
color all day -- every day if I had
my way. I'd use every crayon in my
box.
CARRIE
We get it. You love to color.
(To Miranda)
Why are you asking?
MIRANDA
Steve and I were "coloring" last
night and just as I was about to --
Miranda is searching for a word she can use.
SAMANTHA
Come?
(b*at; to Charlotte)
Sorry -- there is no crayon
equivalent.
MIRANDA
He wanted to change positions and I
said... "Let's just get it over
with."
The ladies react, three different shades of shocked.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Well, he kept trying to make it
last longer.
SAMANTHA
And this is bad?
MIRANDA
It is when you have a full-time
job.
SAMANTHA
I have a full-time job.
MIRANDA
Well, you don't also have a five
year old and play groups and PTA
and a mother-in-law in a rest home
with advancing Alzheimer's. I'm
telling you, at the end of the day
all I want to do is sleep. The most
exciting thing in bed now -- is the
bed.
CARRIE
So... Sleep is the new sex?
LILY
Sex.
CHARLOTTE
See.
CARRIE
-- I meant coloring.
MIRANDA
We're just going through a no
coloring phase -- it comes and
goes, right?
CHARLOTTE
Every couple is different. Harry
and I --
Carrie and Samantha look over; interested.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
... Make love two or three times a
week.
MIRANDA
Great. Now I feel worse.
SAMANTHA
Well, when was the last time for
you?
MIRANDA
Six months ago.
CARRIE
Oh my.
Miranda looks at her. She -- continues to color.
MIRANDA
But that's a dry spell.
SAMANTHA
I bet it is.
CHARLOTTE
What about you and Big, Carrie?
(Off her look)
Come on, I told.
CARRIE
Never. But, I will tell you this.
When Big colors --
(b*at; sexy)
He rarely stays inside the lines.
Samantha whoops. Carrie resumes coloring.
MIRANDA
Well, this was very helpful.
INT. BEACHOUSE/BATHROOM -- SUNSET -- SUMMER
A freshly-showered Samantha sits on a chaise lounge in a robe
-- talking on the phone.
SAMANTHA
Send it to Smith Jerrod at the
office address.
Smith walks up to Samantha wearing only underwear. There is a
huge bulge in the front. Samantha takes the bulge in.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
(into phone)
I've got to go. Something just came
up.
She hangs up. He smiles, looks down at her.
SMITH
I've got a gift for you.
SAMANTHA
So far, I like it.
He smiles as she reaches INTO his underwear basket and
removes a long black velvet jewelry case. She opens it. It's
the petal ring from the auction.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
How did -- Wait -- that was you on
the phone at the auction?
SMITH
I knew how much you wanted it.
SAMANTHA
But I was going to buy it for
myself.
SMITH
I wanted to give it to you... for
our anniversary. We met five years
ago today.
SAMANTHA
(b*at; had no idea)
Right.
He smiles, sits down on the bed.
SMITH
Do you like it?
SAMANTHA
To be clear -- This is a ring with
diamonds -- not a diamond ring,
right?
(Off his nod)
In that case... I love it.
(Re; underwear)
It's my second favorite thing I've
ever found in there.
She kisses him, touched -- then reaches in his underwear.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
Now, my gift's a little bit more...
oral.
SMITH
Babe -- I've got to go to bed.
SAMANTHA
Bed? It's seven-thirty.
SMITH
I have to be at the studio by six
A.M. and I need to get a workout
before that.
SAMANTHA
This is how it starts. Next thing
you know... we're only having sex
three or four times a week.
SMITH
Most people consider that normal.
SAMANTHA
I am not most people.
SMITH
No - you most certainly are not.
He smiles, leans in and gives her a hot -- hot kiss. The kiss
leads -- to reaching into underwear... as they start.
INT. BEACHOUSE/ BEDROOM -- NIGHT
Smith is laying in bed. Sound asleep. The clock on the bed
table reads: 9:01.
EXT. BEACHOUSE/JACUZZI -- CONTINUOUS
Night. Samantha sits in the jacuzzi wearing her ring --
sipping a glass of wine -- bored.
CARRIE (V.O.)
One glass of Merlot and two orgasms
later.
Samantha hears MOANING. The sounds of someone having SEX in
the house right next door. She looks -- from the hot tub she
can see her neighbor DANTE -- hot, dark -- "sex on a stick"
in his living room making wild love to a RED HAIRED WOMAN.
They are naked. Samantha watches and sips -- not so bored.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And that is how Samantha learned
she had a new neighbor.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET -- NIGHT -- SUMMER
Carrie enters the apartment. It is dark-ish. A candle or two
is lit.
CARRIE
(soft)
John?
The terrace doors are open. The curtains blow, gently. She
walks out onto it.
EXT. BIG'S SUBLET -- CONTINUOUS
As she steps out onto the terrace. Big comes up behind her.
He -- leans her against the door jamb and kisses her. It's
hot. He kisses her -- sliding down the front of her body.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET/BEDROOM-- LATER -- SUMMER
Big is in bed wearing "half glasses," reading The Wall Street
Journal. Carrie enters from the bathroom and hops into bed.
She grabs a LIBRARY BOOK from the night stand and looks over.
CARRIE
Lean?
He nods and lifts up one of his arms. She slides over and
nestles in, leaning up against him. She opens her book. He
looks down at it.
BIG
Are you the last person in New York
still taking out library books?
CARRIE
I love the smell.
She smells the book, then holds it up to him. He smells.
BIG
That's an old one.
CARRIE
"The Love Letters of Great Men."
Volume one.
BIG
Am I in there?
CARRIE
No, but some of your classmates
are. Voltaire, Napoleon...
Big smiles. She takes the glasses off his face and puts them
on, looks at book.
BIG
You need to get glasses.
CARRIE
No, I don't -- you have them.
(then; off book)
Here's Napoleon...
(Reads)
"My dearest Josephine, I wake
consumed with thoughts of you --"
BIG
Typical short guy. Gives it all
away up front.
She punches him a little, continues to read.
BIG (CONT'D)
Why are you reading this?
CARRIE
Research for my new book.
BIG
What's it about?
CARRIE
Love. I use to write about finding
love-- now I want to write about
what happens after you've found it.
BIG
Interesting. What happens?
CARRIE
Stay tuned.
He smiles. She looks at the book again.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Listen... Here's Beethoven.
BIG
Bring it, Ludwig.
CARRIE
(Reading)
"My thoughts go out to you today my
immortal beloved. I can live only
wholly with you or not at all."
BIG
Good stuff.
CARRIE
(Reading)
"Be calm my life, my all. Only by
calm consideration of our existence
can we achieve our purpose to live
together. Oh continue to love me,
never misjudge the most faithful
heart of your beloved. Ever thine --
ever mine -- ever ours.
Silence. The beautiful sentiment hangs in the air. She closes
the book and looks up at him.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Have you ever written me a love
letter?
BIG
Does a love fax count?
CARRIE
When have I ever gotten a love fax?
BIG
I'm pretty sure my secretary sent
one at some point.
Carrie looks at him, mock disappointed.
BIG (CONT'D)
What can I say, baby? Not my
style.
(b*at)
Besides, these guys had to write--
they were separated from their
loves by wars and hundreds of
miles. I'm right here.
(MORE)
BIG (CONT'D)
(b*at)
Hi.
She smiles. He kisses her on the forehead. Sincere.
BIG (CONT'D)
You make me very happy.
CARRIE
Yeah, yeah.... Put it in writing.
He laughs, she looks at her book, turns a page and reads.
After a b*at, he puts down his paper.
BIG
Alright. Here's a love letter from
me to you.
She looks up at him, excited. He speaks romantically.
BIG (CONT'D)
Loving you. Is easy... `cause your
beautiful...
Big continues -- now SINGING the Minnie Ripperton classic.
BIG (CONT'D)
EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE
IS FILLED WITH LOVING YOU. LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Carrie LAUGHS as he continues to m*ssacre the high notes.
EXT. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY - DAY -- SUMMER
Carrie runs past the stone lions and up the grand stairs
holding three LIBRARY BOOKS in her hand.
INT. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOBBY -- LATER -- SUMMER
Carrie stands at the entrance while a FEMALE GUARD (60)
checks the contents of her purse. A FLORAL DELIVERY MAN comes
in carrying a GORGEOUS ARRANGEMENT OF WHITE FLOWERS. He calls
to the Guard.
DELIVERY MAN
Which way's the wedding?
The Guard points, bored. Carrie looks, interested.
INT. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/WEDDING SPACE -- MOMENTS LATER 5
3
A beautiful space. The tables are being set up as MORE
FLOWERS arrive. Carrie tip-toes in and looks around. A SMILE
grows on her face.
INT. RESTAURANT -- NIGHT -- SUMMER
Carrie and Big sit at the bar -- having dinner.
CARRIE
I've been thinking.
BIG
Again?
CARRIE
How about we get married at The New
York Public Library?
(Gushy and silly)
Think how perfect. You and I and
our love story surrounded by all
the other lesser love stories.
BIG
Do we have to make that big of a
deal?
CARRIE
It's not that big a deal. It's
seventy-five people in a room
that's partitioned in half.
BIG
It's just -- I've already had two
big weddings.
Carrie winces -- stung. After a b*at, she goes on.
CARRIE
Well, what did you have in mind?
BIG
I don't know -- a judge, couple
friends and then we go for ham and
eggs after.
A bucket of cold water.
CARRIE
Interesting.
Big looks over at her. She looks upset, hurt, sad. Silence.
BIG
Would we have to whisper? In the
library?
Carrie looks over at him, softens a little.
BIG (CONT'D)
"Do you, Carrie" -- Shhhh. "Take
this man" -- SHHHH!
He raises his eyebrow. She laughs. ELAINE (40) Zaftig, Jewish
-- spots Carrie.
ELAINE
Carrie, hi!
CARRIE
Elaine, hi. Do you know John?
ELAINE
No, hi. Nice to meet you.
CARRIE
Elaine writes a single gal column
for The New York Post.
ELAINE
Please -- I'd rather you reveal my
weight.
Carrie and Big laugh.
ELAINE (CONT'D)V.O.)
So, what's new?
CARRIE
Well. We're getting married.
BIG
Yep -- At the New York Public
Library.
Carrie looks at Big, touched. Elaine is delighted, TEARFUL.
ELAINE
Oh, my God! This gives me such
hope.
She hugs Carrie, then hugs Big. Then hugs Big again.
ELAINE (CONT'D)
Thank-you. Thank-you for marrying
someone our age.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/DINING ROOM -- DAY -- SUMMER
Charlotte, Harry and Lily are having breakfast. A KING
CHARLES SPANIEL and TWO MUTTS sit on the floor looking up at
them. Charlotte pages through the New York Post -- She
notices something. CLOSE ON: NEWSPAPER; A small PHOTO: of
Carrie on "PAGE SIX" above a mention of the wedding.
Charlotte SCREAMS. Harry and Lily JUMP. She grabs the
cordless phone from the table.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET -- MOMENTS LATER
Intercut with Carrie on the phone as Big sips coffee.
CHARLOTTE
(reading paper)
"The ultimate single gal Carrie
Bradshaw will be married in Manolos
to New York financier John James
Preston come fall."
CARRIE
(to Big)
Our wedding's on Page Six.
BIG
(not pleased)
Who would put that in there?
Carrie shrugs, Charlotte continues reading.
CHARLOTTE
"Proving to single gals everywhere
that there can be a happy ending
over forty."
CARRIE
Oh, I know who.
EXT. NYC STREET -- DAY -- LATER -- SUMMER
Carrie is walking down the street with STANFORD.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Later that day, I met my friend
Stanford for our weekly quick lunch
and gossip session... Also known
as "dish then dash."
STANFORD
According to a certain trashy tome,
you are marrying John James
Preston.
CARRIE
Rumor has it.
STANFORD
Just one question: Does Big know?
CARRIE
(laughs; then)
Where are we eating?
STANFORD
Anywhere you like... and you know
the rule -- the person on Page Six
pays for lunch.
Carrie laughs. TWO WOMEN spot her and scream. She and
Stanford REACT as the women GUSH.
INT. RESTAURANT -- LATER -- SUMMER
Carrie and Stanford are mid-meal. Three GAY MALE friends (3O-
40) stand at their table and gush.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It seemed everywhere I went...
people I knew were excited and
available to come to the wedding.
A WAITRESS (23) places a check on the table. Stanford looks
at it, then leans in to waitress.
STANFORD
You forgot to charge us for the
gaggle of gays.
EXT. STREET -- LATER -- SUMMER
Carrie and Stanford are walking by a nail salon as BITSY VON
MUFFLING, socialite, comes running out -- Mid-pedicure. She
is barefoot with foam pads stuck between her painted toes.
BITSY
Carrie Bradshaw Preston! Carrie
Bradshaw Preston!
Carrie and Stanford stop -- turn around. Bitsy gushes.
BITSY (CONT'D)
Mazel tov! Saw you on Page Six!
September? October? When?
(b*at; realizes feet)
Look! Will you look! I got so
excited -- no shoes. I'm standing
barefoot on a New York sidewalk
probably getting trichinoses.
She hurries away, turning back to CALL as she goes.
BITSY (CONT'D)
We're at the same address --
different floor. Just send it --
they'll get us the invite.
She waves, goes back inside. Carrie looks stunned.
CARRIE (V.O.)
The shocking thing was not the
plethora of empty autumn social
calenders but knowledge that
everyone does indeed read Page Six.
INT. VOGUE OFFICES/RECEPTION AREA -- DAY -- SUMMER
Carrie opens the glass door and walks into the Vogue offices.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Even people you didn't expect, like
my Vogue editor, Enid.
INT. VOGUE OFFICES/ENID'S OFFICE -- LATER
Carrie is with ENID (60) her stunning, icy Vogue editor.
ENID
We're putting together our annual
"Age" issue -- and we'd like you to
do forty.
CARRIE
Great. Who am I interviewing?
ENID
No. You. You are forty. I want you
to be featured in the magazine as
the forty year old -- and here's
the brilliant twist -- bride.
CARRIE
Wait -- I would be in the magazine?
ENID
In bridal couture. It's a once in a
lifetime opportunity - so spare me
a week of faux soul-searching and
just say yes.
CARRIE
Enid -- I'm so very flattered but--
ENID
Carrie. Vogue designers, Vogue
photographers, Vogue airbrushing.
(b*at)
Nod your head: yes.
Carrie smiles and nods.
ENID (CONT'D)
Thank-you. It will be a sensation.
We're calling it: "The Last Single
Girl."
CARRIE
Well, I'm hardly the last single
girl.
ENID
No, but forty is the last age you
can see a woman photographed in a
wedding gown without the unintended
Diane Arbus subtext.
CARRIE
I thought the issue was "great
style at every age."
ENID
Style yes... bride no.
CARRIE
(smiles; then)
Enid -- I have no idea -- were you
ever married?
ENID
Briefly. In 1975. I wore Halston.
Creme. One shoulder Grecian with a
low-cut bodice to the waistline for
a dramatic flair. The fabric in the
sleeves formed oval draping on the
sides. Stunning. My future husband
and I saw it on a trip to Paris and
he fell in love with it.
(MORE)
ENID (CONT'D)
Insisted I be married in it. So I
was. We had quite a beautiful
party.
CARRIE
(smiles; then delicately)
Why didn't the marriage work out?
ENID
Did you not hear me say my husband
fell in love with my gown?
(b*at; off Carrie's nod)
Has your fiancée expressed any
interest in what you'll be wearing?
CARRIE
None at all.
ENID
Then you may have a sh*t.
INT. VOGUE PHOTO sh**t SET -- DAY -- SUMMER
Carrie stands on the set of a Vogue photo sh**t wearing a
GORGEOUS VERA WANG GOWN. Hair, make-up: stunning. She is
surrounded by VOGUE STYLISTS and CREW. Carrie looks over to
Samantha, Stanford and Charlotte standing on the side-lines,
watching. They signal their approval. Carrie smiles...
tentative -- but excited.
SAMANTHA
She's looking quite at home for
someone who didn't think she had
the bride gene.
CHARLOTTE
Well, I guess with the right man...
STANFORD
... And the right dress.
Charlotte and Samantha smile.
STANFORD (CONT'D)
When I get married, I'm wearing
something like that. But bigger.
Samantha and Charlotte laugh. The PHOTOGRAPHER starts
working. FLASH! Carrie poses. FLASH!
CARRIE (V.O.)
Just your typical Wednesday.
Breakfast with... Vera Wang.
FLASH! Carrie in another GORGEOUS WEDDING wedding gown.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Mid-morning coffee with....
Carolina Herrera.
FLASH! Carrie in another FAMOUS DESIGNER wedding gown.
Samantha holds up her iPhone and takes a photograph of
Carrie. Charlotte looks at it, smiles, then presses --
"send."
INT. MIRANDA'S OFFICE -- CONTINUOUS
Miranda is at her desk, working -- her phone -- "beeps." She
picks it up -- CLOSE ON: PHONE announcing a photo arrival.
She opens the photo - it's Carrie in the wedding dress.
Miranda smiles.
INT. VOGUE PHOTO sh**t SET -- CONTINUOUS
FLASH! Carrie in another FAMOUS DESIGNER wedding gown.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Appetizers with Oscar de la Renta.
FLASH: JUMP CUT TO: Carrie in another FAMOUS DESIGNER wedding
gown.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Lunch with Lanvin...
FLASH: JUMP CUT TO: Carrie in another FAMOUS DESIGNER wedding
gown.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... And Lacroix.
FLASH: JUMP CUT TO: Carrie in another FAMOUS DESIGNER wedding
gown.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... And Dior.
FLASH: Carrie in the final FAMOUS DESIGNER wedding gown. This
is the most sensational topper. She looks "beyond, beyond"
beautiful in it.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And for dessert -- Vivienne
Westwood.
Charlotte and Stanford are looking at Carrie, moved.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
A confection so special...
Samantha reaches up and wipes away a tear.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
... It could wring a wedding tear
from even the most unbelieving of
women.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- SUMMER
Carrie opens the door to find a DELIVERY MAN standing there
with a very large dress box tied by a lush RIBBON.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And then the impossible happened.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie pulling back the tissue paper to reveal:
her favorite wedding gown. Carrie picks up a hand-written
note on an engraved note card from VIVIENNE WESTWOOD. It
reads: "I saw the photos from the sh**t. This dress belongs
to you. Cheers!"
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT/CLOSET -- LATER -- SUMMER
Carrie peeks around the closet and looks in. The gown is
hanging next to the white suit, dwarfing it.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And just like that, Vivienne
Westwood kicked my sweet little
suit's ass.
INT. PENTHOUSE/BEDROOM -- DAY -- LATE SUMMER
Big leads Carrie into their new bedroom by the hand. Her eyes
are closed and she has a DESIGNER shopping bag slung over her
one arm. He moves her around the construction debris,
stopping in front of the new closet's double doors.
BIG
Okay. Open them.
Carrie opens her eyes.
CARRIE
Double door. So far so good.
She opens the closet doors, revealing a beautiful oversized,
walk-in closet with shelves and more shelves and places for
shoes and more shoes.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Well. You did me proud, Mister.
BIG
Like it?
CARRIE
Like it? It's love at first sight.
He smiles, proud. She takes the DESIGNER shoe box out of her
shopping bag and hands it to him. She opens the lid, takes
out a pair of COLORFUL/FUN HEELS and places them on the
shelf. She turns back to him.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Now, I believe this is all really
happening.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- LATE SUMMER
Miranda, Charlotte and Carrie are standing in Carrie's
apartment. Empty boxes are everywhere. Lily is coloring
quietly nearby.
MIRANDA
I can't believe it sold so fast.
CHARLOTTE
It's a sign.
CARRIE
Yeah, a sign I priced it too low.
The door buzzes. Carrie pushes the intercom button.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
That's the food -- money on the
table.
(b*at)
I'll get started in the closet... I
should be done in seventeen years.
Carrie starts into the bathroom. Charlotte calls:
CHARLOTTE
Pink Post-it -- take. Purple --
toss. Yellow: Storage.
CARRIE (O.C)
(Calling out)
You're good friends.
There is a knock on the door. Miranda opens it. Samantha
stands there with her carry-on luggage.
CHARLOTTE
Samantha! Oh my God!
Carrie re-enters from the bathroom... stunned.
CARRIE
What are you doing here?!
SAMANTHA
I lot of sh*t went down in this
place. Attention must be payed!
She reaches into her bag and pulls out a bottle of champagne.
They all CHEER. She reaches in again and pulls out another
bottle. More cheering.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM -- LATER
Samantha is packing Carrie's collection of CD's, tapes and
albums. She puts on a "Best of the 80's" CD.
MUSIC START: Run DMC & Aerosmith: "WALK THIS WAY."
Carrie comes out of her closet wearing an outfit that screams
"80's." Lily looks up from her coloring. Miranda, Charlotte
and Samantha sit on the bed drinking champagne. Carrie poses.
They hold up hand-written signs: "Take" or "Toss."
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie comes out of the closet wearing another
"80's" outfit. The girls vote: "Take, Take, Toss." Carrie
nods.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie comes out of the closet wearing a tight
pink top and a tutu. The girls LAUGH; then all hold up:
"Toss." Carrie reacts.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie comes out wearing a late "90's" outfit.
The girls vote: "Take, Take, Take." Carrie is thrilled - she
keeps it.
JUMP CUT TO: Miranda wearing something from Carrie's closet.
JUMP CUT TO: Charlotte wearing something from Carrie's
closet.
JUMP CUT TO: Samantha wearing something from Carrie's closet.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha LAUGHING
-- at something. REVEAL: Lily standing in the closet, naked
except for her training underpants. Her arms are outstretched
and draped with Carrie's small purses and bags.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT -- LATE SUMMER
The girls in the apartment are surrounded by many, boxes.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It took four friends, three days to
put twenty years into twenty-eight
boxes.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- LATE SUMMER
Carrie walks through her now, empty apartment. She takes one
last long look and leaves. END MUSIC.
INT. REST HOME -- DAY -- LATE SUMMER
Steve sits in a chair as Miranda hands a cup of tea to his
mother MARY. She looks up at Miranda, lost.
MARY
Who are you again?
MIRANDA
Oh, you know me -- I'm your
daughter-in-law.
(b*at; then)
I'm Miranda.
MARY
That's right.
Miranda nods and smiles. Steve watches, touched.
INT. MIRANDA AND STEVE'S HOUSE/KITCHEN -- NIGHT -- LT. SUMMER
Miranda is putting away groceries. Steve is sitting at the
kitchen table.
MIRANDA
While I run over to see your mother
tomorrow maybe you can take him to
the first birthday party alone.
Then -- I'll meet you at the twins'
party and you can leave and be at
the bar by six.
She looks over at him. He looks strange.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
What's the matter? Steve.
He starts crying.
STEVE
-- I had sex with someone else.
Miranda can't believe her ears.
STEVE (CONT'D)
-- And you are so amazing with Ma
and everything... everything you do
and I can't believe I would do that
to you.
Miranda just sits -- looking at him.
STEVE (CONT'D)
You and I hadn't had sex in a
really long time and I --
Miranda shakes her head, turns and walks out of the kitchen.
He gets up and follows her.
STEVE (CONT'D)
It didn't mean anything -- It was
just once... and it's been k*lling
me.
She stops and turns around. He stops.
MIRANDA
It's k*lling you?!
She starts down the hall again. He's on her heels.
STEVE (CONT'D)
It just happened... I wasn't
thinking.
MIRANDA
Do not follow me.
She starts up the stairs. He stops at the bottom and watches
her go. Lost as to what to do next.
INT. BIG SUBLET -- A LITTLE LATER -- LATE SUMMER
Carrie opens the door. Miranda stands there with Brady. She
looks like she is about to burst into tears. Big stands in
the hall behind Carrie. Unsure.
CARRIE
Hi.
MIRANDA
Surprise -- Here we are!
CARRIE
(To Brady)
Well, I'm so excited you are here
for a sleepover.
MIRANDA
We are too. Aren't we B-boy?
Brady nods. Miranda gives Brady's hand to Carrie.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Here. Mommy has to go to the
bathroom.
Miranda hurries away. Carrie looks after her, concerned.
CARRIE
Brady, do you want to go have some
peanut butter?
He nods. Carrie give his hand to Big and hurries away. Big
looks at Brady. Brady looks up at him.
BIG
Peanut butter it is.
They walk into the kitchen.
INT. BIG SUBLET/POWDER ROOM -- A LITTLE LATER
Miranda is sitting on the toilet, seat down. Carrie at the
sink.
MIRANDA
Apparently you don't have sex for
six months he runs out and has it
with some girl at his bar.
CARRIE
Steve. I can't believe it. Steve.
MIRANDA
Steve. When I think of everything
I've done for him. And this is how
he repays me. Man, if I didn't have
Brady, I would never go back there.
Miranda looks furious. Carrie nods, in shock.
INT. MIRANDA AND STEVE'S BEDROOM -- NIGHT -- LATE SUMMER
Steve is in bed. Miranda comes in, dressed for bed.
CARRIE (V.O.)
The next night, for the sake of
Brady, Miranda went against her
instincts and went home.
He throws back the covers. She looks at him.
STEVE
Miranda, it's still me.
MIRANDA
Is it?
She stands there and looks at him. Shakes her head, exits.
INT. MERCER HOTEL/LOBBY -- NIGHT -- LATE SUMMER
Miranda walks into the chic hotel lobby holding Brady's hand.
She pulls a piece of luggage behind her.
CARRIE (V.O.)
So Miranda left Brooklyn and came
home... to Manhattan.
INT. MERCER HOTEL LOBBY/RESTAURANT -- DAY -- LATE SUMMER
Brady sits on a couch in the lobby playing with his action
figures. A HOODED MOVIE ACTOR TYPE (25) sits slumped next him
texting on a phone. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha
are having brunch at a table nearby.
MIRANDA
Yes, it's sad, but I'm not going to
make it any sadder by staying at a
bad hotel while I look for a place.
Pass the salt.
Charlotte passes the salt.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Plus, I have to be downtown and
close to Brooklyn. We're going to
keep things as normal for Brady as
we can. I'll pick him up on my
days... take him over on Steve's.
CARRIE
I don't know if this question is
allowed -- but how is Steve
handling this?
MIRANDA
Says he's devastated -- begs me to
forgive him.
(b*at)
Not going to happen. I can barely
even look at him.
CHARLOTTE
Steve -- I can't believe it.
CARRIE
That's what I said.
SAMANTHA
Miranda, honey -- are you sure you
want to do this? It's just one
time. Anyone can have a slip.
MIRANDA
Well, even if I could get my head
around that justification -- it's
the cheating part -- the behind my
back part... the violation of the
trust -- that's the thing that's
k*lling me.
Samantha nods, taking it in.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Besides... women who stay with men
who cheat are women who are afraid
to be on their own. And that's not
me -- I can handle it. Always
could.
Brady walks over holding an action figure.
BRADY
Mommy, I want to go home.
Miranda nods; keeping a brave face. Charlotte looks upset.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM -- NIGHT -- LATE SUMMER
Charlotte and Harry are making love, gently. She looks into
his eyes -- speaks softly.
CHARLOTTE
Thank-you for being you.
He smiles, touched. She smiles -- he kisses her.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Charlotte made love to Harry five
times that week.
INT. SAMANTHA'S BEACH HOUSE -- NIGHT -- FALL
Smith and Samantha are sitting at the dining table. ANAKA,
(45) a Zen, low-key chef lays down plates in front of them.
SAMANTHA
It's a little quick to move out,
don't you think?
SMITH
Her reaction is her reaction.
Thanks Anaka.
Anaka nods and walks away.
SAMANTHA
He had sex once. Not even an
affair.
SMITH
Maybe it's not the sex. Maybe,
it's the cheating. For me... that
would be the thing. That it
happened behind my back.
SAMANTHA
That's what she said.
He nods. Samantha eats. Thinks.
SMITH
Look. I know we're not married but -
- if you were going to have sex
with someone else...
Long pause. He looks at her.
SAMANTHA
Are you waiting for me to get out
my datebook?
SMITH
(b*at; then)
But... seriously, I'd rather know
first.
She gets up from the table and moves over to him.
SAMANTHA
You want me to tell you if I'm
going to have sex? Fine. I'm about
to have sex.
She sits on the table directly in front of him and opens her
legs. Anaka enters -- sees her position, spins on his heels
and walks back out.
SMITH
(as he goes)
Thanks Anaka.
INT. REST HOME -- DAY -- SUMMER
Mary sits in a chair eating dinner from a tray. Miranda sits
on the edge of the bed near her.
MIRANDA
I don't know if Steve's mentioned
anything to you yet -- about us.
Has he?
Mary shakes her head: No -- concerned. Miranda nods.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Well -- we've had some marriage
problems -- it's not necessary to
go into the details but -- I just
wanted you to know that we won't be
coming to see you together anymore.
I'll be here Monday, Wednesday and
Sunday -- the other days will be
Steve.
MARY
Who's Steve?
CARRIE (V.O.)
Miranda was starting to see the
upside of Alzheimer's.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET/DEN -- NIGHT -- LATE SUMMER
The room is crowded with Carrie's boxes waiting to be moved.
Big is sitting at a computer reading his emails.
Close on screen: We see his email address is John@JJPny.com.
He clicks open a file as Carrie enters.
CARRIE
Wedding crunch time. We need to
really get serious here.
BIG
Not now -- I just got an email from
the the contractor -- they pushed
our move-in date again -- and I
have to --
CARRIE
Nope. Wedding before contractor.
Unless you're planning to invite
him -- which would make the guest
list two hundred and one.
BIG
Two hundred? Jesus, Carrie -- it's
gone up again?
CARRIE
Blame the New York Post and Vogue.
Two publications that have never
before been uttered in the same
sentence.
BIG
You said: seventy-five people in a
partitioned-off room.
CARRIE
It's the dress. How can I explain
this? It's like poker -- The dress
upped the ante.
BIG
Change the dress.
CARRIE
No, no, no -- you haven't seen this
dress. This dress may be the whole
reason to get married. Well, you
and the dress.
She sits in his lap. He adjusts, uncomfortable.
CARRIE(CONT'D)
How are you coming with your vows?
Just a reminder -- you are going to
be saying these in front of a lot
of people, so the pressure is on.
BIG
(He's had it)
Up, up. I have to finish this. Up.
He sort of "helps her" out of his lap.
CARRIE
Hey...
BIG
I don't have time for this.
CARRIE
This is our wedding and you're not
taking it seriously.
BIG
No, I'm not -- It's a circus! Two
hundred people -- Page Six -- This
is my third marriage -- how do you
think it makes me look?
Carrie looks at him, stunned by this new information.
CARRIE
I didn't know that was even an
issue.
(b*at)
Why didn't you say anything sooner?
BIG
You wanted all this.
CARRIE
But -- don't you want --
BIG
I want you, Carrie. That's what I
want. I would have just gone down
to city hall.
Tension. He starts out of the room, moving a wardrobe box out
of his way as he goes. She stands there. Upset.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET/BATHROOM -- LATER
Big is brushing his teeth. There's a knock. The door opens.
Carrie comes in, vulnerable.
CARRIE
I think it's too late for city hall
now.
BIG
Well, no. I wasn't suggesting -- I
was just saying.
He looks at her. She looks -- devastated.
BIG (CONT'D)
See. That is the face I've been
trying to avoid. Come here.
She stands there. He goes to her, hugs her.
CARRIE
You're a great man friend.
She buries her head in his chest; relieved. He exhales.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- NIGHT -- FALL
Miranda, Charlotte, Harry, Samantha, Smith, Stanford,
Anthony, Bitsy and other GUESTS are gathered around a long
beautifully-set table. Carrie and Big ARRIVE at the top of
the stairs. Everyone looks up and applauds.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAUANT -- LATER
The desserts are being served. Samantha stands and prepares
to speak. Harry hits a glass with a spoon... people quiet
down.
SAMANTHA
Now, I know it's tradition at the
rehearsal dinner for the maid of
honor to reveal embarrassing things
about the bride. But in our group --
She looks at Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
... We never kiss and tell.
Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte WHOOP. Laughter.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
So, I'd like to make a toast to the
groom.
From somewhere down the table, KARL (50) a Preppy Businessman
CALLS OUT; joking.
KARL
There's a word he's heard before!
The room LAUGHS. Big smiles; tight. Carrie leans in.
CARRIE
Who is that again?
BIG
Karl... a partner at the firm.
CARRIE
Karl's kind of a jerk.
KARL
(Calling)
You know what they say -- three
times a charm!
SAMANTHA
(Calling to Karl)
Hey "d*ck wad"... I'm speaking.
CARRIE
Whooo!
SAMANTHA
Now. There were times when we had
our doubt about this gorgeous man.
But after careful observation over
the last hundred years, my doubts
are over.
(Lifts glass high)
So... here's to the groom. A man
who finally got "Carrie-d" away.
Big is touched. Then Karl feels the need to add:
KARL
Here's hopin', John!
Big smiles, he has no choice. He raises his glass.
CARRIE
(Soft)
Jackass.
EXT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- LATER
Samantha is out front with Big, Harry and Smith. They are
smoking cigars.
BIG
Quite a toast, Samantha.
SAMANTHA
Well, you're quite a guy.
They chuckle, then -- Samantha's smile fades.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
Steve.
The men turn as Steve approaches. He has a look of real pain
and guilt and embarrassment on his face.
STEVE
I don't want to bother you all --
BIG
You're not bothering us.
STEVE
But --- I need to talk to Miranda.
Samantha, could you -- ask her to
come out. I don't want to go in.
It's a party and all.
Samantha is trapped... trapped and touched.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAUANT -- MOMENTS LATER
Miranda comes out of the ladies room. Samantha spots her.
MIRANDA
Hi. I haven't talked to you all
night.
SAMANTHA
Steve's here.
The blood drains from Miranda's face. Samantha nods.
EXT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- MOMENTS LATER
Steve is standing with Smith, Big and Harry as Miranda comes
out of the restaurant -- Samantha looks out from inside.
MIRANDA
Could you give us --
The guys go inside. Samantha gives Miranda a look and leads
them away. Miranda turns. She glares at Steve.
STEVE
You didn't leave me any choice. You
won't return my calls -- You only
talk to me in front of the baby
when you know I can't say anything.
MIRANDA
What could you possibly have to say
that could make it better?
STEVE
Miranda, please... It was just that
one time. Please -- I love you --
MIRANDA
You broke us! You broke us. What we
had is broken!
Three YOUNG SINGLE GIRLS (25) walk past them into the club.
They look back at the scene. Miranda looks down at the
ground. Steve is paralyzed. Miranda turns to leave -- looks
back at him with daggers and hurt.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I changed who I was for you.
Miranda goes inside. Steve is a stone.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- LATER
Miranda makes her way through the crowded bar. She looks very
rattled. Big spots her and follows, gently.
BIG
Hey. Are you alright?
MIRANDA
No, I'm not alright. You two are
crazy to get married. Marriage
ruins everything.
Miranda walks away, upset. He stands there; shaken.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- LATER
Big is at the bar having a scotch. Carrie hurries over to
him. She leans in and puts her arm on his back.
CARRIE
There you are. I thought you
skipped out on me.
She smiles, kisses him. He smiles, sips his scotch.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Well, the all-gal sleepover is
about to commence. You gonna miss
me?
BIG
Don't go. Spend the night with me.
CARRIE
Oh... One night won't k*ll you. And
tomorrow you get to have me for the
rest of your life.
He sips his scotch. She looks at him, sees a glimmer of
something. Something that scares her.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Is everything okay?
He looks over -- sees her face. Scared.
BIG
I'm just tired -- I guess.
Carrie reaches up and fixes Big's hair.
CARRIE
Go home and sleep.
(b*at)
Now, give me a kiss good night.
Make it good -- it's the last
single girl kiss.
He looks at her as if to say something, then kisses her.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM -- LATER -- FALL
Carrie sits on the bed surrounded by Charlotte, Samantha, and
Miranda all wearing matching robes. Laying on the floor near
the bed -- three open gift boxes and ribbons. Lily sits in
Carrie's lap playing with Carrie's cell phone -- in her PJ's.
CARRIE (V.O.)
There we sat... like a scene out of
Louisa May Alcott's: "Not-so Little
Women."
CHARLOTTE
I always knew she would marry Big.
SAMANTHA/MIRANDA
You did not!
CHARLOTTE
Yes I did! After every break-up I
secretly thought: Nope. They belong
together.
SAMANTHA
You thought that after the second
break-up?
CHARLOTTE
Yep.
MIRANDA
After the fifteenth?
CARRIE
Ha ha -- hilarious -- we broke up a
lot.
SAMANTHA
Yes, but... after the break-ups --
comes the hot make-up sex.
Charlotte pokes Samantha; indicates Lily. Samantha rolls her
eyes. Carrie's cell phone RINGS. Lily wants to answer it.
CARRIE
You want to answer? Go ahead,
sweetie... Open it up...
Lily opens it and holds it up to her face, silent.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Say something.
LILY
Sex.
They are all shocked; then: LAUGHTER, even Charlotte.
CARRIE
Sweetie, that was your first bootie
call.
SAMANTHA
Are you sure she's not my child?
Carrie, still laughing, wipes a tear away as she takes the
phone from Lily and answers it.
CARRIE
Hello?
INT. BIG'S SUBLET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big is sitting at the desk, a piece of paper on it.
BIG
It's me.
CARRIE
Oh my God -- did you just hear
Lily?
BIG
Hey -- I need to talk.
Carrie puts her hand to her ear, blocking the laughter.
BIG (CONT'D)
I'm sitting here trying to write
these vows and...
(b*at; then)
Is this something we really want to
do?
Carrie gets out of bed; playing it "casual" to the girls.
CARRIE
It's Big. I'm gonna take it in the--
She points to the study. Charlotte calls to the phone.
CHARLOTTE
(calling; silly)
Get some sleep, groomie!
Carrie goes into the study and closes the door.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/STUDY -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Carrie leans against the door, her face now concerned.
CARRIE
What's the matter?
BIG
It's just -- everything is great as
it is.
(b*at)
I don't want to screw it up.
CARRIE
You won't.
BIG
I screwed it up twice before.
Big is silent. Carrie is thinking, thinking, thinking.
CARRIE
Here's the thing. This is me that
you're marrying tomorrow. Me.
Nobody else.
BIG
Yeah.
CARRIE
And I'm marrying you. It's me and
you. And you want to know the good
news there?
BIG
Yeah.
CARRIE
We've already both done everything
we can to screw it up.
He smiles. She is very alert -- thinking, thinking.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Is that a smile I'm hearing?
BIG
Yeah.
CARRIE
Now, it sounds to me like you've
got a bit of writer's block on the
vow front.
BIG
Yeah.
CARRIE
And I find - you know - as a
professional writer- it's best to
just, you know, stop thinking about
it so much -- and go to bed. And in
the morning...
BIG
You know what to do?
CARRIE
Exactly. And if not -- Just write
this: "I will love you." Simple and
to-the-point. And I swear I won't
even try to take credit for it.
Silence. Deep silence.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
You're going to bed now, right?
BIG
Okay. Good night.
CARRIE
I'll see you tomorrow. Hey. Me and
you.
He hangs up. She looks terrified.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM -- LATER
Dark. Charlotte and Carrie are sharing the bed. Carrie is
wide awake. Here eyes focused across the room on her gorgeous
wedding gown: ready and waiting.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/HALLWAY -- NEXT DAY -- FALL
Miranda is standing in the hall putting on her earrings. The
bedroom door opens -- Carrie stands there in the wedding
gown. Carrie and Miranda catch eyes for a brief moment. There
are no words.
Lily steps around from behind Carrie. She is wearing a long
white dress and holding a LITTLE PURSE. She looks adorable.
CARRIE
There you are! Almost lost you
under all that. Got your purse?
Charlotte takes Lily's hand as Anthony comes out of the
dining room and spots Carrie for the first time.
ANTHONY
Now there's a bride! Flowers!
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/DINING ROOM -- LATER
A flurry of activity -- attaching the veil on Carrie.
Stanford stands near Carrie ready to assist if needed.
Harry stands in the pantry doorway watching -- eating a
toasted bagel. Charlotte takes a bite -- carefully.
CARRIE
Whose got a mirror?
CHARLOTTE
Behind you.
Carrie turns to move to the mirror. She is JERKED BACK.
CARRIE
Stanford, you're on my dress.
ANTHONY
Get off the dress!
MIRANDA
Is that a rip?
CARRIE/ANTHONY
Where?!
Carrie's CELL PHONE RINGS. Anthony reaches over and picks it
up, distracted by the dress situation.
ANTHONY
(sharp; into phone)
What?
INT. BIG'S SUBLET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Intercut with Big... pacing. He doesn't look rested.
BIG
Can you put Carrie on, please?
ANTHONY
Not now... dress emergency.
Anthony hangs up, tosses her phone onto the dining table.
ANTHONY (CONT'D)
Damage? What's the damage?
SAMANTHA
There's so much fabric I can't see.
ANTHONY
Can't see anything behind this
friggin' table. Go, go -- everyone
out into the hall.
As the girls start out -- Anthony addresses Stanford.
ANTHONY (CONT'D)
You're a queen -- you should know
how to step around a gown.
STANFORD
Don't call me a queen.
ANTHONY
Go -- Out in the hall, your
highness.
Everyone except for Lily moves out into the hall.
Carrie's cell RINGS AGAIN. Lily picks it up, opens it and
holds it up to her face -- She says nothing.
INT. BIG'S SUBLET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big is standing there. He hears only Lily breathing.
BIG
Hello?
Lily closes the cell phone. Big reacts, puzzled. She opens
her little purse, drops the phone in and walks out.
EXT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- FALL
Carries and company leave the building, JADED NEW YORKERS
passing by react with awe at the beautiful sight.
CHARLOTTE leads Lily over to HARRY who is waiting by the
Sedan. He makes a fuss over how cute she looks.
EXT. BIG'S SUBLET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big's driver RAOUL (55) is waiting out front next to his car,
smoking. Big leaves his building talking on his phone.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It's Carrie... leave me a message.
BIG
Why aren't you calling me back? I
really need to talk to you. Call me
back as soon as you get this.
He closes phone. Raoul opens the back door.
INT. LIBRARY -- LATER -- FALL
WEDDING GUESTS arrive. Bitsy comes up to Stanford. A DRIVER
follows her carrying a LARGE box from TIFFANY.
STANFORD
Looks like someone had breakfast at
Tiffany.
BITSY
Sweetheart, look at the size...
it's breakfast, lunch and dinner at
Tiffany.
(MORE)
BITSY (CONT'D)
(b*at)
Gifts?
Stanford chuckles as he points. She points to the DRIVER and
they walk away. Anthony comes over to Stanford.
ANTHONY
We have a problem.
STANFORD
I know, but for Carrie's sake I've
decided to ignore your attitude.
ANTHONY
No, a real problem. They're not
here.
STANFORD
They're probably stuck in traffic.
ANTHONY
Both of them?
Stanford gives a look of concern. Anthony nods.
EXT. LIBRARY -- LATER -- FALL
Big's car is parked in front of the library. Raoul is leaning
against it looking at his watch.
INT. BIG'S CAR - CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big is on the phone, smoking one of Raoul's cigarettes.
CARRIE (V.O.)
This is Carrie, leave a message.
BIG
I'm out front -- waiting. I can't
go in without you.
He takes a drag on the cigarette. Exhales.
BIG (CONT'D)
Baby, this whole bride and groom
thing has really thrown me. I need
to know that it's still us. Just
like you said. Me and you.
Raoul KNOCKS on the window. Big looks out. The girls are in
the process of climbing out of the limo. Big closes the phone
and looks. Carrie gets out of the limo, her back to him.
BIG (CONT'D)
Turn around baby, let me see you.
Just as he's about to see her face -- Charlotte pulls the
veil over it. Carrie is gone -- all Big can see is a bride.
He sinks back into his seat and away from the window as the
girls hurry up the library stairs.
INT. LIBRARY/WEDDING AREA -- MOMENTS LATER -- FALL
Anthony and Stanford are waiting, as are Harry with Lily and
Magda with Brady, who is wearing a little tux with shorts and
knee socks holding a ring pillow.
A FLURRY OF HIGH HEELS CLICKING on a marble floor is heard as
Carrie and the girls arrive around a corner. Magda GASPS,
overjoyed when she sees Carrie in her dress.
MIRANDA
Traffic was the worst --
Miranda kneels to hug Brady. Samantha fluffs Carrie.
SAMANTHA
Ready. We're ready.
Samantha looks over. Anthony has a weird look on his face.
STANFORD
He's not here yet.
SAMANTHA
Who's not?
ANTHONY
The groom.
Carrie lifts up her veil with ONE arm and looks out from
under it. She is on super high-alert.
CARRIE
What's happening?
SAMANTHA
Big's not here.
CHARLOTTE
But we're twenty-five minutes late.
CARRIE
Did anyone call him?
(b*at; nothing)
Give me a phone. Someone give me a
phone.
Samantha hands her the iPhone. Carrie looks at it.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
(tight/controlled)
I don't know how to work this.
Stanford hands her a phone. As she dials she catches a
WORRIED LOOK on Charlotte's face. Carrie turns away and holds
the phone to her ear, waits. Waits. Then --
CARRIE (CONT'D)
(into phone)
Are you okay?
INT. BIG'S CAR -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big is sitting in the car as it MOVES down a side street.
BIG
I've been calling you for an hour.
Why haven't you been answering your
phone?
CARRIE
(anxiety escaping)
I don't know where my phone is!
(b*at)
What is going on? Where are you?
BIG
(b*at; then)
I was out front --but I just left.
I can't do this.
CARRIE
(in pain)
Oh my God --
Carrie drops the phone from her ear -- She's heard the words.
The words on some level she was expecting.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
He's not coming. Oh my God.
The phone slips out of her hand and lands on the floor.
Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha don't know what to do.
SAMANTHA
What do you mean he's not coming?
CARRIE
Get me out of here.
(b*at; a plea)
-- Get me out of here!
SAMANTHA
Go, go. You take her. I'll stay
here and deal with this --
She gestures to the wedding area. Miranda and Charlotte take
Carrie's arms and quickly start moving her away. Horror on
all of their faces. Brady CALLS after them, his voice ECHOES
off the marble.
BRADY
Where you going, Mommy?!
Samantha looks at Stanford and Anthony -- speechless.
EXT. LIBRARY -- MOMENTS LATER -- FALL
The LIMO DRIVER slams the limo door. Carrie is seen through
the window, sitting in back -- stunned. Miranda and Charlotte
are in the back next to her -- stunned.
INT. BIG'S CAR -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big sits, pale, staring off as the car drives away.
BIG
(sudden realization)
What the f*ck am I doing? What the
f*ck am I doing?
(to Raoul)
Turn around and go back.
RAOUL
It's a one way street. I have to go
around the block.
BIG
By the time we go around the block
she'll be gone. No one's behind us -
- Turn around!
EXT. 41ST STREET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Big's car makes a QUICK three-point turn and starts back up
the one-way street as Carrie's limo turns onto it.
INT. BIG'S CAR -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Raoul sees the limo -- coming.
RAOUL
I think this is them.
BIG
Pull over. Pull over.
Big's car pulls over, as the limo approaches. Big powers down
his window -- as the limo passes, he sees Carrie in the
window --resting her head against the glass, listless.
BIG (CONT'D)
Carrie!
Carrie looks up, and see's Big. He smiles an apologetically
smile. Her limo keeps on moving. Big watches it go. Until...
EXT. 41ST STREET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
The limo SCREECHES to a halt. The back door flies open and
Carrie almost leaps out. Big sees her, he looks relieved.
She hurries up the street to Big's car holding her bouquet.
Big gets out of his car just as Carrie reaches him.
BIG
I freaked out for a minute -- but --
I'm ready now --
Carrie HITS him with her bouquet. It's a violent direct hit
on his face. He recoils. She hits him again, hard... a
wounded sound escaping her throat.
BIG (CONT'D)
Carrie!
She hits him again. He ducks back into the car for
protection. She hits the bouquet on the roof of the car --
the flowers start breaking apart and flying everywhere.
CARRIE
I knew you would do this -- I knew
it!
Miranda reaches Carrie and holds her back by her waist. Big
gets back out of the car and starts over to her.
BIG
I'm sorry -- I just --
With all she has left, she throws the broken bouquet at him.
CARRIE
You left! I am humiliated!
Carrie starts crying. Charlotte has arrived. Carrie turns and
falls into her arms. Miranda and Charlotte lead her away. Big
starts over to follow.
BIG
Carrie, wait --
Charlotte whips her head around and stares him down.
CHARLOTTE
No!
He stops in his tracks. A WAITRESS (20's) at the Brant Park
Cafe nearby "over-pours" water into a CUSTOMER'S glass --
riveted by the scene. Miranda and Charlotte move Carrie back
into the limo. A CAB comes down the street and HONKS at Big
standing in the road; dazed.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/STUDY -- LATER -- FALL
Carrie sits in a chair. She is holding a glass and has an
Hermes blanket wrapped around her.
Miranda sits nearby holding a bottle of vodka. Samantha
paces, working on her iPHONE.
CARRIE
I thought I would still be in
extreme pain but I'm feeling
nothing.
Carrie reaches over and holds out her glass.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
I'd like a little more nothing.
Miranda nods and pours some more vodka into it...
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I had gone from Little Women to
Little Drunk Women.
Charlotte enters and looks over at Carrie, soulfully.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Yes, I'm still jilted.
SAMANTHA
What the hell got into him? He was
perfectly fine at the dinner.
Miranda sips her vodka -- should she say anything?
CARRIE
I knew it when he called last
night. I could tell.
SAMANTHA
Why didn't you say anything?
She shrugs and sips.
CARRIE
Didn't want to believe it. Didn't
even want to say it out loud.
(b*at)
And now I have nowhere to love --
(b*at; then)
I meant live. I have nowhere to
live.
CHARLOTTE
You'll stay here.
CARRIE
Forever.
She sips. Charlotte looks at her, concerned.
CHARLOTTE
Maybe you should eat something.
She shakes her head. Charlotte looks at the others.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
Anyone hungry?
They shake their heads; no.
CARRIE
Well, if you change your minds, I
know where we can get one hundred
beef, seventy-five fish and twenty-
five vegetarian meals.
She sips. Charlotte rubs her back. She sips.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And my clothes. All my clothes. I
can never go over there again. How
am I going to get my clothes?
SAMANTHA
Oh, honey -- I can hire people to
do all that. Anything you need.
CARRIE
A hit man?
(b*at)
I have nothing to wear but a
wedding gown.
CHARLOTTE
You have your honeymoon stuff here.
CARRIE
There's the silver lining. A
honeymoon to a romantic Mexican
resort that's pre-paid on my credit
card because I wanted to surprise
the man who jilted me.
SAMANTHA
I can get you out of that. Worse
comes to worse -- I'll say there
was a death or something.
CARRIE
Wasn't there?
She sips, looking sad.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/LILY'S ROOM -- LATER
Charlotte leans down and tucks in the sleeping Lily. She
picks up a "Chinese baby doll" and nestles it under Lily's
arm, then turns and starts out.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/HALLWAY -- CONTINUOUS
Miranda is standing in the hall as Charlotte enters from
Lily's room.
MIRANDA
I did something really bad -- I
think.
Charlotte looks at her.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I said something to Big. At the
rehearsal dinner.
CHARLOTTE
What do you mean?
MIRANDA
It was right after Steve showed up.
I was upset... Big came up to me --
and I said something like: You're
crazy to get married.
(off her look)
It just came out.
Charlotte nods trying to understand.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Do you think it was totally the
reason?
CHARLOTTE
(cutting her a break)
No, no, no. Big has been weird
about marriage for years.
MIRANDA
I keep thinking I should tell
Carrie.
CHARLOTTE
No, no. This is a really bad time
to even mention it - no, no, no.
Find another time. Later.
Samantha comes down the hall. She is energized.
SAMANTHA
Well, turns out, I couldn't get her
out of the honeymoon -- but I got
us in.
MIRANDA
What?
SAMANTHA
I just booked us three seats on the
flight. Mexico here we come.
Charlotte and Miranda react; completely thrown.
MIRANDA
I can't go to Mexico. I have a job.
Samantha indicates Carrie -- sitting in the den staring off
to nowhere, deeply sad -- Devastated.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/ROAD -- SUNSET
A lush tropical road with a view of the sun setting on the
ocean. A large open air GOLF CART comes around the bend
holding the girls. Carrie's hair blows in the breeze, her
sunglasses firmly in place.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/HOUSE -- A LITTLE LATER
A gorgeous romantic private house surrounded by tropical
splendor. The cart arrives in front. The DOORS are open and
PAULO (38) the BUTLER stands there holding a tray with two
beautiful tropical drinks. He is surprised when he sees the
four women, but he covers, effortlessly.
PAULO
Welcome to Mexico.
SAMANTHA
Buenos dias.
Carrie gets out of the cart and goes into the house --
followed by Charlotte and Miranda. Samantha arrives and picks
up a drink off the tray.
PAULO
I'm sorry. I am confused. I am
waiting for a Mr. And Mrs. Preston.
SAMANTHA
Honey, you'll be waiting for a long
time.
She sips the drink, then looks at him, "familiar."
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
We'll talk.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/MAIN ROOM -- CONTINUOUS
Charlotte and Miranda stand looking at the gorgeous, romantic
private Mexican bungalow. Samantha enters; looks.
SAMANTHA
This... will k*ll her.
(b*at)
Where is she?
CHARLOTTE
In the powder room.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/POWDER ROOM -- CONTINUOUS
Carrie stands looking in the mirror. She takes off her
sunglasses. Her eyes are red, red, red. She splashes water on
her face and looks at herself in the beautiful Mexican
mirror.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/MASTER BEDROOM -- MOMENTS LATER 96
Paulo leads Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha into the
romantic bedroom suite. On the bed -- rose petals are
scattered in the shape of a large heart.
MIRANDA
Oh My God!
Miranda and Charlotte quickly grab the bed cover and jerk it
up -- throwing all the rose petals off. Paulo watches.
Miranda addresses him in a very intense WHISPER.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
No more honeymoon stuff. This is
very important. Have I made myself
clear?
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE -- CONTINUOUS
Carrie exits the powder room, her sunglasses in her hand. She
stands in the entry way; alone. She looks out at the main
room; the beautiful view, the romance. Her eyes start to
water. A PORTER enters with the bags. Carrie hides her face,
acknowledging him with a nod.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/MASTER BEDROOM -- CONTINUOUS
Carrie enters and moves directly to the bed, past Charlotte
where Miranda is sitting talking on her cell.
MIRANDA
Magda -- I'll talk to you tomorrow
Miranda hangs up as Carrie crawls onto the bed and lays down.
The pink sunset light floods across her face.
SAMANTHA
Well, it's a gorgeous sunset.
CARRIE
Close the shutters.
Paulo moves over to the window and starts closing the
shutters. The sun is slowly shuttered out.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
All of them.
Carrie closes her eyes. DARKNESS falls across her face.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/MASTER BEDROOM -- MORNING
The room is dark except for the bright sunlight straining to
get in between the cracks of the closed shutters. Carrie is
asleep. Miranda sits on the bed. Carrie stirs, half waking...
Miranda smiles.
MIRANDA
Morning.
CARRIE
Did I dream it?
Miranda shakes her head, no. Carrie closes her eyes, falls
back asleep.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/MASTER BEDROOM -- DUSK
Dark. Carrie is still asleep. Charlotte sits on the bed. She
gently shakes Carrie. Carrie opens her eyes.
CHARLOTTE
Carrie, it's dinner time. You slept
the whole day.
CARRIE
So?
Carrie closes her eyes. Charlotte exhales, concerned.
INT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/MASTER BEDROOM -- MORNING
A "tingling of glass" sound wakes Carrie. She opens her eyes
and looks. Samantha is just sitting on the bed with a
breakfast tray.
SAMANTHA
Honey, you have to eat a little
breakfast.
CARRIE
I'm tired.
SAMANTHA
Eat something and you can go back
to sleep.
Samantha holds up a bowl of yogurt. Carrie adjusts on her
pillows a little. Samantha feeds Carrie a spoonful of yogurt.
Carrie looks at her. Samantha nods.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/PATIO -- LATER
Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte are sitting having lunch.
Charlotte opens a pre-packaged "snack pack" chocolate
pudding. She peels the lid off, takes a spoon and starts
eating.
SAMANTHA
With all this gorgeous fresh food
you're just going to eat that
pudding crap the entire trip?
CHARLOTTE
It's the only thing in the pantry
that's totally safe.
(holding up lid)
See. Made in Poughkeepsie. I don't
want to chance it.
MIRANDA
It's a five-star resort.
CHARLOTTE
It's Mexico.
The bedroom door opens. Carrie walks out. The sun hits her
eyes. She squints.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
Carrie!
CARRIE
Is there coffee?
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/PATIO -- LATER
All four girls are laying in the sun in bathing suits reading
magazines. Miranda re-adjusts her body, stretching out on her
beach chair.
MIRANDA
The sun feels nice.
Samantha looks over at her and notices something.
SAMANTHA
Jesus, honey. Wax much?
Miranda looks up at Samantha. Samantha indicates her swimsuit
crotch area...which is badly in need of a wax. Miranda grabs
her towel and covers her crotch area.
MIRANDA
-- What? I didn't know I was going
to be in a swimsuit.
Carrie and Charlotte look up from their magazines.
CHARLOTTE
What are you talking about?
MIRANDA
I forgot to get a wax.
SAMANTHA
Since when -- 1998?
Carrie looks away, resumes reading.
MIRANDA
I've had other things on my mind.
SAMANTHA
I could be on death row and not
have that situation.
MIRANDA
Well, when you're married, Samantha
-- you have a different set of
priorities.
SAMANTHA
Honey don't blame marriage --
(re: Charlotte)
This one's married -- and she's not
growing a national forest. How do
you even cross your legs?
(b*at)
Let me make you a spa appointment --
Any thicker and you won't be able
to find it.
Miranda gets up from the chair and looks at her, mad.
MIRANDA
So what -- It's my fault?! I let
the sex go out of our marriage! I
deserve what I got. Thanks for
understanding.
She walks away. Samantha calls after her.
SAMANTHA
Honey, I'm sorry. That's not what --
MIRANDA
I'm fine!
Miranda goes inside. Carries throws her magazine down.
CARRIE
Let's go down to the hotel for
dinner on the beach tonight.
CHARLOTTE
Really?
CARRIE
Yeah. I've got to do something to
pull me out of my Mexicoma.
SAMANTHA
Oh, honey... you made a little
joke. Good for you.
Samantha nods. Charlotte smiles; encouraged.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/HOTEL RESTAURANT -- LATER
A romantic open-air restaurant on the beach. A MARIACHI BAND
is serenading HONEYMOON COUPLES. A MALE HOST leads the girls
across the small dance floor to their table. As they walk
Miranda notices a slow dancing TWENTY-SOMETHING HONEYMOON
COUPLE kissing -- very much in love.
MIRANDA
(to Carrie)
Don't look to your --
CARRIE
Too late.
They arrive at their table and the host places down MENUS.
FELIX, (40) the waiter comes up to them.
MAITRE' D
Buenos notches. My name is Felix,
I`ll be your server.
SAMANTHA
(to Felix)
Felix -- We'll start with quatro
margaritas.
CHARLOTTE
No, I'm not drinking. Just bottled
water.
CARRIE
(to waiter)
I'll drink hers.
FELIX
May I have your room numbers?
CARRIE
We're staying in one of the private
houses. Number three.
He looks down onto a list he is holding, then up to Carrie.
MAITRE' D
Very good, Mrs. Preston.
The waiter smiles and walks away.
CARRIE
That was like taking a b*llet.
Miranda, Samantha, and Carrie look at the menu. Charlotte
reaches into her purse and pulls out a little pudding and
places it on the table. They all look at her.
MIRANDA
Charlotte had pudding in her Prada.
Samantha laughs. Miranda smiles. Carrie looks.
CARRIE
Will I ever laugh again?
(b*at; then)
I'm serious.
MIRANDA
Yes.
CARRIE
When?
MIRANDA
When something is really, really
funny.
The Mariachi band strolls by playing.
CARRIE
Thank god for that Mariachi band or
I'd be able to hear my own
thoughts.
Felix re-enters with the drinks.
SAMANTHA
Fabulous -- and keep them coming.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/HOTEL RESTAURANT -- LATER
Food is on the table -- but Carrie, Miranda and Samantha are
mostly drinking. Charlotte is eating her pudding.
CARRIE
After everything I know... After
twenty years of everything we've
learned -- I threw it all away for
the thrill of putting his name on
the honeymoon suite.
(b*at)
If I met me now -- I wouldn't know
me.
SAMANTHA
Well, as long as we're going down
this road.
They look at her -- she sips her cocktail.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
I can't believe my life revolves
around a man. On what planet did I
allow that to happen?
CHARLOTTE
You love him.
SAMANTHA
Does that mean saying his name
fifty times more a day than I say
my own? Does it mean worrying about
him and his needs before me and
mine? Is it all about the other
person? Is that love?
MIRANDA
No, that's marriage.
CARRIE
So, you're saying marriage is a bad
thing? Good to know right about
now.
Samantha looks down at her gardenia ring.
SAMANTHA
Even this ring. I wanted to buy
this for myself. That meant
something to me. To be able to do
that. Then, he buys it for me.
CHARLOTTE
Because he knew how much you loved
it.
SAMANTHA
Yes. But now, every time I look
down at it... I see him. Not me.
CHARLOTTE
You could look at it and see a man
who loves you and wants you to be
happy.
SAMANTHA
No, you could look at it and see
that. I'm Samantha.
The Waiter walks over --
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
We'll take another round.
CHARLOTTE
Another?
SAMANTHA
Relax -- we're on vacation.
CARRIE
Technically -- we're on my
honeymoon.
MIRANDA
No-- I think we're on their
honeymoon.
She points to the TWENTY-SOMETHING COUPLE at a nearby table--
who have progressed to graphic French kissing.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
(call to them)
It's all so hot -- three days in.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/HOTEL RESTAURANT -- LATER
The GIRLS are pretty much the only ones left in the
restaurant. Empty drink glasses.
CARRIE
He couldn't get out of the car.
After everything he'd already put
me through -- he couldn't make the
effort and get out of the car? I
made the effort -- I put a bird on
my head.
MIRANDA
Was that what that was?
CARRIE
Yes.
MIRANDA
I thought it was just feathers.
CARRIE
No. It was a bird.
CHARLOTTE
It was beautiful.
CARRIE
He's a bad guy. Always was. Bad
guys do bad things.
MIRANDA
And good guys do bad things. The
good guys screw you and the bad
guys screw you.
SAMANTHA
And the rest of them don't know how
to screw you. Trust me-- I've done
the leg work.
MIRANDA
And that was all Steve had --
didn't have money -- didn't have a
career. He was the good guy
bartender with a big d*ck.
The all look over at her and react.
SAMANTHA
How big?
CHARLOTTE
I don't want to know this.
SAMANTHA
Eat your pudding.
MIRANDA
Nine. Like -- nine and change.
CARRIE
That's nice. Kinda balances off the
one ball.
SAMANTHA
You can't forgive a man with a d*ck
over nine inches?
(off Miranda's "no")
Well, honey, if you can't -- some
other woman will.
Felix comes up to the table.
FELIX
Ladies -- the bar is closing.
CHARLOTTE
Thank God.
CARRIE
(to Felix)
Mrs. Preston will take the check.
SAMANTHA
And a bottle of tequila.
Charlotte's eyes widen. Felix nods.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/HOTEL RESTAURANT -- LATER
The STAFF are stacking chairs -- The Mariachi band plays.
Carrie, Miranda and Samantha are on the beach wading into the
water. Charlotte is just off the dance floor -- holding their
shoes.
CHARLOTTE
(calling)
Don't go all the way in -- there
may be sharks!
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/PATIO -- DAY
Carrie, Miranda and Samantha are laying in the shade. Miranda
is working on her laptop. Carrie is cautiously studying her
cell phone. She reads the message "window".
CARRIE
"Mail box full."
SAMANTHA
No time like the present.
CARRIE
Not ready to face it all yet.
Carrie puts down the phone. Charlotte walks out of the house
wearing a workout outfit.
CHARLOTTE
I'm going for a run and then to the
gym for pilates. Anyone want to --
They all shake their heads: no. Charlotte trots away.
MIRANDA
Good news. Just got an e mail from
your buyer's attorney -- they have
agreed to sell you back your old
apartment at that escalated price.
(reading)
And "are willing to vacate by the
time you return -- pending an
additional financial offer."
CARRIE
Well, apparently you can go home
again -- but it'll cost you.
SAMANTHA
Now -- lets work on getting your
things there.
Samantha picks up her iPhone and starts working as Miranda
types an e mail response. Carrie watches them; touched.
CARRIE
You two could rule the world.
INT. RESORT/GYM CHANGING ROOM-- CONTINUOUS
Charlotte is showering after her workout.
CARRIE (V.O.)
After her workout Charlotte
couldn't help but think about how
truly blessed she was. This week
had made her feel more grateful
than ever for her happy marriage.
Charlotte closes her eyes, lets the water flow over her.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And while picturing her loved ones
at home in New York, she forgot
where she was...
Charlotte opens her mouth, shower water goes in.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And opened her mouth.
Charlotte suddenly realizes what she's done. She spits the
water out. A panicked look on her face.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/PATH -- LATER
Charlotte walks along, looking refreshed. There's a GURGLING
sound in her stomach. Her eyes WIDEN. She walks quickly.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT/PATH -- MOMENTS LATER
Charlotte is moving oddly. Walking on the balls of her feet.
She passes a WORKER who is pruning the bushes.
WORKER
Hello Miss.
Charlotte shakes her head; not now. He looks at her.
EXT. MEXICAN RESORT HOUSE/PATIO -- MOMENTS LATER
Carrie and Samantha sit reading. Charlotte hurries across the
patio -- a CRAZED LOOK on her face.
CARRIE
Sweetie -- what's --
She shakes her head: NO and moves quickly to a door. She
tries the handle -- it's LOCKED. NO!
SAMANTHA
That's locked -- Use the other--
Charlotte starts - but stops, cold. She has the look of a
trapped animal on her face. Then - BAM, BAM, BAM, BAM.
Charlotte's eyes WIDEN. They watch -- stunned.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And just like that, Charlotte
Pookeepsed in her pants.
Miranda opens the door and stands there. Takes in the scene.
MIRANDA
Did you --
CHARLOTTE
Shut up, shut up, shut up.
Charlotte duck waddles across the patio to the open door.
Carrie, Samantha and Miranda look at each other. Carrie
BURSTS out laughing. She laughs till her eyes water.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Miranda was right -- when something
was really, really funny -- I
laughed.
EXT. MEXICAN CLIFFS -- LATER
Carrie sits overlooking a magnificent view of the ocean. She
has her cell phone in her hand. She pushes a button and
listens to the first message.
VOICEMAIL (V.O.)
First message. Received: Saturday,
September twentieth; twelve-thirty
P.M.
BIG (V.O.)
Hey babe -- I need to talk to you
before you leave for the -- .
Carrie impulsively THROWS her phone off the cliff. It sails
through the air. The sun glistens off the pink crystals as it
falls to the ocean below.
EXT. CARRIE'S BUILDING -- DAY -- FALL
Raining. A MANHATTAN STORAGE TRUCK drives away from the front
of Carrie's building revealing... Carrie - standing in her
front doorway. She exhales, turns and walks back inside.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER
CARRIE swings open the front door -- her living room is
filled with boxes of her clothes, a few of her furniture
pieces -- many, beautifully wrapped wedding gifts -- and her
wedding gown.
CARRIE (V.O.)
There was no better time I could
think of to hire and assistant.
INT. STARBUCKS -- DAY -- FALL
Carrie sits across from A SPOILED LABEL QUEEN (22) wearing
expensive clothes.
SPOILED LABEL QUEEN
Ummm, no. I don't lift boxes. Yeah,
definitely - No.
INT. STARBUCKS -- LATER -- FALL
A LARGE PARTY GIRL (34) Low cut blouse; very relaxed.
PARTY GIRL
I love your books. You're sh*t's
brilliant.
CARRIE
Um, Cathy... You seem drunk.
PARTY GIRL
Little bit. Never got to bed last
night.
(b*at)
But I type like a m*therf*cker.
INT. STARBUCKS -- LATER -- FALL
A mousey BUSINESS GUY (23) in a tweed suit and tie.
BUSINESS GUY
I have a degree in finance from
Princeton and for the last two
years I have been assistant to a
V.P. at Merrill Lynch.
CARRIE
(polite/lost)
And why do you think you're right
for this job?
He glances at his feet. Carrie looks down. He is wearing high
heels.
INT. STARBUCKS -- LATER -- FALL
Louise (22) African-American -- she holds a LOUIS VUITTON
DENIM PURSE.
CARRIE
So, you're from St. Louis?
LOUISE
That's right. Louise from St.
Louis.
Carrie smiles, looks down at her resume.
CARRIE
Have you ever been a personal
assistant?
LOUISE
No, but I'm the oldest of six kids,
so I can pretty much handle
anything you got.
CARRIE
Six kids? What was that like?
LOUISE
Crowded. I had to move to New York
just to get some room. And where'd
I wind up? A one bedroom apartment
with three roommates.
CARRIE
(laughs; then)
Aside from the space issue... why'd
you move to New York?
LOUISE
To fall in love.
Carrie is taken aback.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
What? That's corny, right?
CARRIE
No, it's just -- so -- honest. I
don't think I've ever heard anyone
say that in a long time.
Louise looks at her, owns it. Carrie smiles, sold.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Well... Louise from St. Louis... I
have just one more question.
(b*at)
How does an unemployed girl with
three roommates afford the
Patchwork Denim Bowley Louis
Vuitton bag?
LOUISE
It's rented. "Bag, Borrow or
Steal." It's like Netflix for
purses.
CARRIE
No! How can I not know about this?
LOUISE
Girl, stick with me, I'll hook you
up.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT-- DAY -- FALL
The room is now half-empty of the presents. Louise sits in
the middle of the clutter -- busy writing out note cards.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And she did hook me up.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- FALL
The space is much more orderly. Louise is kneeling on the
floor taking books out of boxes and placing them on in piles
on the floor. Carrie enters -- amazed at the progress. Her
phone rings. Louise answers it instantly.
LOUISE
Carrie Bradshaw... This is Louise.
(listens; then repeats)
Anne From the New York Observer...
She looks over at Carrie, who shakes her head: No.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
I'll let her know you called.
She hangs up and continues working. Carrie watches her.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- FALL
Louise directs two DELIVERY MEN who are carrying a NEW
MATTRESS into the bedroom. Carrie watches from her closet
surrounded by boxes.
CARRIE (V.O.)
After only three days -- I began to
think of her as Saint Louise from
St. Louis.
INT. MIRANDA'S OFFICE -- DAY
Miranda is sitting at her desk, eating a take-out salad while
talking on the phone.
MIRANDA
(into phone)
No, I can't be more patient. Your
agency has had three weeks to find
me an apartment.
The office door opens -- A TWENTY-SOMETHING ASSISTANT enters
and places some documents on the desk in front of her.
Miranda signs as she chews and talks.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
No -- I told you... It has to be in
Manhattan. Because it does.
(MORE)
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
How hard could it be to find
something just on the other side of
the Brooklyn Bridge?
The assistant takes the documents and starts away.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
(into phone pissed)
On second thought -- Forget it. I
could do a better job myself.
Miranda hangs up, exhales. Bites her salad. Determined.
EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE -- LATER
An ethically diverse neighborhood with ethnically diverse
PEOPLE. Miranda walks with Brady. A WIDE EYED Magda walks
next to her.
MIRANDA
According to New York Magazine,
this is the new up-and-coming
neighborhood.
A CAUCASIAN YUPPIE DAD (32) with a BABY in a snugly comes out
of bodega. Miranda turns to Magda.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
See! Wherever he's going is where we need to be.
Miranda, excited about the hunt --picks up the pace following
after the dad. Magda hurries as best as she can.
EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE STREET -- LATER
Miranda, Brady and Magda walk around a corner.
MAGDA
I've been here before -- This was
all Ukrainian area.
Miranda spots a U-HAUL truck parked in front of a building.
MIRANDA
Coming or going?
TWO NYU-TYPE KIDS come out of a building carrying boxes.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Going. Oh boy. Lets go.
She starts down the street with a clip.
EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE -- LATER
Magda is standing out in front of the apartment building with
Brady. She looks -- A HOT LOOKING LATIN GUY (29) with tattoos
is sitting on the stoop with a pitbull.
INT. LOWER EAST SIDE APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER
Miranda peeks into the empty apartment. Nice size, brick
wall, big windows with a view of a colorful jungle gym on a
play ground across the street. Her heart starts racing.
EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER
Miranda comes out of the building out of breath as the NYU
kids are going back in.
MIRANDA
Hi. I'm interested in the
apartment.
NYU KID
Get in line.
MIRANDA
I understand but -- who would I
talk to about it?
NYU KID
The super.
He points to a SIGN in LOBBY. The name: Lovro Klujcik and a
telephone number. Miranda writes it down.
MIRANDA
Lovro... -- and I have no idea.
(attempting to pronounce)
Ku...
MAGDA
(amazed)
Kljuic. Lovro Klujcik. I know him.
MIRANDA
No way.
MAGDA
We were couple -- long time ago.
MIRANDA
(can't believe her luck)
No way -- You dated?
MAGDA
Haven't seen him since his wife
d*ed.
MIRANDA
He's single?
Magda shrugs as if to say: So what? Miranda smiles.
INT. SPANISH HAIR SALON -- LATER -- FALL
Spanish music plays. Two female HAIRDRESSERS work on two
Dominican WOMEN CUSTOMERS. Magda sits under a hair dryer --
her top lip white with cream bleach. Miranda is next to her,
dialing on her cell. Brady plays nearby with two Dominican
KIDS (5,6).
EXT. APARTMENT BUILDING -- LATER -- FALL
Miranda stands at a gate and pushes the buzzer marked
"Klujcik." A door under the stoop opens revealing LOVRO
KLUJCIK, a Croatian man about Magda's age.
LOVRO
No, no... I told you on phone...
the apartment is --
He looks past Miranda and sees Magda -- standing there with
brown hair and wearing make-up. His face lights up when he
sees her.
LOVRO (CONT'D)
Magda? Is this you?
She smiles. Shy. He beams at her. He opens the gate, saying
something to her in his native tongue. Magda smiles.
CARRIE (V.O.)
As much as Miranda wanted to pat
herself on the back for finding her
new apartment in just one
afternoon... in the end, she knew --
Miranda watches, thrilled as they converse.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
It was a Lovro connection.
INT. BEACHOUSE/BEDROOM -- NIGHT
SAMANTHA and SMITH have just finished making love. They are
face to face.
SAMANTHA
That was really hot.
SMITH
Hmmm. You were kind of distant.
SAMANTHA
Distant? You're still in me.
He gently moves off her and reclines next to her.
SMITH
You want to talk about it?
SAMANTHA
When have I ever wanted to talk
about it?
SMITH
Okay. I'll talk about it. Your best
friends get screwed over by their
guys -- how can you not get
distant?
SAMANTHA
It's more than that -- lately, I
haven't been feeling a connection
to --
SMITH
What? Me?
SAMANTHA
No -- to -- it -- here. I have no
real connection to our life here.
SMITH
What life here? Seriously -- all I
do is work -- and you run off to
New York every chance you get.
SAMANTHA
Not every chance I get. Only for
the A-list things.
(b*at; then)
And my managing you -- it's all too
much. I'm starting to resent it.
For the last two years it's been
all about you.
SMITH
Well, for the first three years it
was all about you.
SAMANTHA
I know. That was so much more fun.
SMITH
Maybe we need to make an effort to
reconnect -- spend more time
together -- away from the business.
Less me, less you -- More us.
INT. BEACHOUSE -- DAY -- FALL
Samantha is on the phone, looking out at the ocean.
SAMANTHA
So, I won't be coming to New York
for a while. We're going to spend
some time reconnecting on the
weekends... do the "LA couple
thing."
EXT. NYC STREETS -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Intercut with Carrie at a public pay phone.
CARRIE
Yeah, hi, can you put on Samantha?
SAMANTHA
Really. At first I was all: "You
can't tell me what I can do" -- but
then, I had to admit he had a
point.
CARRIE
You people and your relationships.
OPERATOR (V.O.)
Please deposit another eighty-five
cents.
SAMANTHA
Honey, a pay phone? Where's your
cell?
CARRIE
At the bottom of the ocean in
Mexico.
SAMANTHA
Want me to hook you up with a new
one?
CARRIE
No, not yet. No phone -- no calls,
no calls-- no questions, no
questions-- no explaining no
wedding.
Carrie puts coins into phone. She is wearing gloves.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Plus, It's an excuse to break out
the gloves.
EXT. BEACH -- DAY -- FALL
Samantha and Smith run into the surf in their wetsuits with
surfboards.
CARRIE (V.O.)
When Samantha Jones decides to do
something...
EXT. BEACH -- LATER -- FALL
Samantha and Smith are starting to make love on the beach as
the waves crash on them.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... She does it all the way.
A BEACHCOMBER with a metal detector, watches nearby.
INT. COOKING CLASS -- DAY -- FALL
A cooking class with other COUPLES. A CHEF watches as
Samantha and Smith roll sushi.
CARRIE (V.O.)
She and Smith did all the upscale
L.A. couple things. Sushi...
INT. UPSCALE TANNING SALON -- DAY -- FALL
Samantha and Smith stand next to each other wearing paper
underwear. Two technicians spray tan them.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... Spray tanning.
EXT. HOLLYWOOD BENEFIT -- NIGHT -- FALL
The Red carpet backdrop reads: HOLLYWOOD SAVES AFRICA
Smith and Samantha are being photographed. She is wearing a
full-on African-inspired over the top fashion statement.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... And saving Somalia... Samantha-
style.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- FALL
Carrie sips a latté while sorting through a stack of papers.
Louise is working on Carrie's computer.
LOUISE
Carrie Bradshaw's web page is a
mess.
CARRIE
-- Interesting -- so is Carrie
Bradshaw.
Louise laughs. Carrie sips her latte.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Come on -- When are we going to get
to the really important things like
unpacking my closet?
LOUISE
One thing at a time. Are you ever
going to answer these emails?
CARRIE
Yes.
LOUISE
When?
CARRIE
Now?
LOUISE
Okay -- I'll read -- you tell me
what to do.(b*at) Vitaminsforless.
Delete. Right?
CARRIE
So right.
Louise deletes it -- Looks at next e mail.
LOUISE
Who's John@jjpny.com.?
Carries freezes -- Louise looks up.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
Oh, sh*t -- that's him, right?
Carrie turns the lap-top around to face her and looks.
JOHN@JJPNY.COM: "I'M SORRY."
She clicks the email open; breathless. One sentence:
"I don't know what to say."
She swings the laptop back around to Louise.
CARRIE
Delete.
Louise looks at her, unsure... then deletes.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And -- isn't there some cyberspace
place that you can send those so
that I never have to see an email
from him ever again?
(off her nod)
Do that please.
LOUISE
You sure you want to end all
communication with him?
Carrie nods. Louise nods.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/LILY'S ROOM -- DAY -- FALL
Carrie is reading Cinderella to Lily who sits in her lap.
They are on Lily's bed - surrounded by her dolls.
CARRIE
(reading)
"And Cinderella and Prince Charming
lived happily ever after."
(b*at; looks at her)
This is a fairy tall sweetheart.
Things don't always happen like
this in real life -- you should
know that now.
LILY
Again!
Carrie flips back to the front. Lily is all smiles.
CARRIE
And another one bites the dust.
Charlotte walks into the den with her coat on. She smiles.
LILY
Mommie home!
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/HALL -- A LITTLE LATER
Charlotte walks Carrie to the front door.
CHARLOTTE
Thanks for watching her while I
went to the doctor.
CARRIE
(pulling on coat)
Sure. Everything okay?
CHARLOTTE
I'm pregnant.
Carrie looks at her. Charlotte smiles.
CARRIE
How?
CHARLOTTE
My doctor said sometimes when women
stop trying -- it can happen. She
knows other couples that adopt and
then get pregnant.
CARRIE
Sweetie.
CHARLOTTE
Carrie -- I'm pregnant!
Happy, happy tears. Carrie hugs her.
CARRIE (V.O.)
I guess, in certain houses, fairy
tales do come true.
INT. DUANE READE DRUG STORE -- DAY -- FALL
Halloween costume aisle. Carrie and Miranda browse.
CARRIE
I can't believe you're even
dressing up.
MIRANDA
All the parents at Brady's school
dress up -- it's fun! Fun thought
up by a group of non-working
mothers with nothing else to do all
day.
Miranda stops, looks at the costumes hanging there.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Witch and -- "sexy kitten". That's
it? The only two choices for women.
Witch and Sexy kitten.
CARRIE
You said a mouthful there, sister.
Miranda holds up a mask of a ghoul screaming in horror.
MIRANDA
Maybe I should just wear this and a
business suit and go as myself.
CARRIE
(re; mask)
Speaking of monsters -- I got an
email from Big.
Miranda looks over at her.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
"I don't know what to say."
(b*at)
Ah... then don't send an email.
MIRANDA
What were you expecting?
No idea. Miranda grabs a witch hat. They start walking away.
They round a corner, CHILD wearing a mask pops up.
CHILD
Boo!
Carrie smiles. The child walks away.
CARRIE
Gonna take a little more than that
to scare me after what I have been
through.
They start walking toward the check-out counter.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And in the subject box: two words:
I'm sorry.
MIRANDA
Steve is all about "I'm sorry." I'm
sorry emails -- I'm sorry voice
mails -- I'm sorry flowers -- I'm
sorry cards. How about: don't do
anything to be: " I'm sorry" for.
CARRIE
Maybe he's sorry.
MIRANDA
Maybe Big is too.
CARRIE
Point taken.
(b*at)
I still can't believe this happened
to me. I know it happened, but I
can't believe it happened. I lay
awake at night going over every
detail of the last week in my head.
MIRANDA
Carrie -- There's a detail I've
been meaning to tell you about --
Carrie spots something; GRABS Miranda's arm with horror.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And then I saw it...the only thing
scary enough to scare me after the
experience I'd been through.
On the rack in the front register -- Vogue!
INT. DUANE READE DRUG STORE -- MOMENTS LATER -- FALL
Carrie and Miranda stand looking at an open Vogue:
"The Last Single Girl: Carrie Bradshaw Gets Married."
MIRANDA
You look great, you look amazing.
So. That's the worst of it.
Carrie flips a page. She noticed something.
CARRIE
Wait -- what's that say? In the box
at the end?
MIRANDA
(reading)
"Editor's note: The wedding of
Carrie Bradshaw and John James
Preston was cancelled as this issue
went to press. Carrie Bradshaw
is...
Miranda stops reading. Carrie looks at her.
CARRIE
Is what?
Miranda doesn't want to respond. Carrie pushes the magazine
further away so she can read it.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
(reads)
"Carrie Bradshaw is still single
and living in Manhattan."
EXT. MANHATTAN STREETS -- LATER -- FALL
A wind kicks up, autumn leaves blow. Carrie walks down the
street, the Vogue under her arm, angry.
CARRIE (V.O.)
I didn't want to buy it - but I
figured it was one less Vogue in
New York.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- FALL
Carrie's door opens. Charlotte stands in the hall with Lily.
CHARLOTTE
I saw it. The pictures are
gorgeous.
CARRIE
Yes -- I'm a beautiful bride. Come
in.
They walk in, Carrie closes the door.
CHARLOTTE
Look, the people who don't know --
will only see the beautiful
pictures. The people who do know
will only see what an assh*le he
is.
(b*at; to Lily)
Mommy said a bad word.
CARRIE
(looks down to Lily)
Hi, honey.
Lily holds up a little baby pumpkin to Carrie.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
For me?
Lily nods. Carrie has to lighten up. She kneels to Lily.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And what are you going to be for
Halloween?
LILY
Cinderella.
CHARLOTTE
Or -- we also brought Mulan.
Lily shakes her head: NO. Carrie smiles.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
Would you like to go trick or
treating with us?
LILY
Yea!
CHARLOTTE
Just in our building -- if you feel
up to it.
LILY
Yea!
CARRIE
(How can I not?)
Yea!
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/HALL -- NIGHT -- FALL
Carrie knocks on Charlotte's front door. It opens. Charlotte
stands there -- dressed as a cute cow. With udders on her
belly. Harry is Uncle Fester. Lily is Cinderella in a MASK.
HARRY
No costume?
CARRIE
Look closer. I'm the scariest thing
in New York. Jilted at Forty-one.
Boo.
Harry Laughs. So does Charlotte...even Carrie smiles.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S BUILDING/HALL -- LATER -- FALL
They walk down the hall. Carrie is holding Lily's hand.
CARRIE
You know you have to give me some
of your loot, right?
Lily nods Carrie smiles. Harry knocks on a door. It opens. A
PARK AVE WOMAN (40), stylish - stands there with treats.
CHARLOTTE/HARRY/LILY
Trick or treat!
The woman smiles -- then suddenly, her smile fades.
WOMAN
Oh, Carrie, I saw Vogue -- I'm so
sorry.
Carrie reacts, mortified.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S BUILDING/HALL -- LATER -- FALL
Another door opens. A PREPPY WOMAN (36) is there.
CHARLOTTE/HARRY/LILY
Trick or treat!
REVEAL: Carrie's face -- hidden behind the Cinderella mask.
INT. HAIR SALON -- DAY -- FALL
A STYLIST is blowing out a woman with dark chestnut brown
hair. Reveal the woman's face: It's Carrie --
INT. STARBUCKS -- LATER THAT DAY -- FALL
Raining outside. Louise walks in, looks around.
CARRIE
Louise!
Double-take. Carrie is waving to her from a table.
LOUISE
Oh my Lord. I did not even
recognize you.
CARRIE
That's the point. My head is the
witness protection program.
LOUISE
I'm really feeling that look on
you.
Louise reaches into her purse to get something --
CARRIE
And I am feeling that Balenciaga on
you.
LOUISE
Mine till Tuesday.
Louise pulls out a cell phone and holds it out to her.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
Here -- time to re-join the world.
CARRIE
Already?
Louise nods. Carrie takes the phone.
LOUISE
Your new number... area code: 347 --
CARRIE
Hold, Hold, Hold. 347? No, no. I'm
a 917 gal. Always have been.
LOUISE
No longer available. Now, you're
347.
CARRIE
Great. Now even I don't recognize
me.
EXT. BEACHOUSE/DECK -- DAY -- FALL
Samantha sits on her deck. Her phone rings.
SAMANTHA
Samantha Jones.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Carrie Bradshaw --
EXT. NYC STREET -- CONTINUOUS -- FALL
Intercut with Carrie walking along.
CARRIE
-- Or I used to be.
SAMANTHA
Talk to me.
CARRIE
I'm a 347 area code. How tacky is
that?
SAMANTHA
347 is the new New York.
CARRIE
I want the old New York with the
old 917 and my old will to live.
SAMANTHA
Old New York, new New York -- honey
-- at least it's New York.
She looks -- Dante is coming out of the surf in his wetsuit.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
Another hard thing about being in
L.A? My "sex on a stick" next door
neighbor. I can't stop looking at
him.
CARRIE
Looking?
SAMANTHA
Just looking. After I saw Steve's
face at the rehearsal dinner, I
could never ---
Dante notices her on the deck. He gives her a sexy smile.
She doesn't acknowledge it -- turns away and walks inside.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
But you should see this guy. Every
night sex with a different partner.
He's like --
(searching then realizing)
--Me. Five years ago.
CARRIE
Yes. When I was a 212.
EXT. RODEO DRIVE -- DAY -- FALL
Samantha strolls along Rodeo Drive.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And in an effort to stay out of her
house and out of trouble --
Samantha went shopping.
She notices a sidewalk "dog rescue station." Cute puppies
frolic and play in a wire pen.
In the back of the pen sits a tattered tiny DOG. Alone.
Samantha can't help but look at it.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
It certainly wasn't the cutest dog
in the pen - but their was
something about it --
The dog looks up at her -- Dark marks under its eyes. The
Rescue Woman (40) notices Samantha looking.
RESCUE WOMAN
She needs a good a home.
Interested?
Samantha shakes her head; "no."
CARRIE (V.O.)
And just as Samantha convinced
herself that the dog wasn't for
her.
The dog starts humping a stuffed animal.
RESCUE WOMAN
She's been fixed, but she hasn't
lost the urge.
INT. DOG GROOMER'S -- LATER -- FALL
Samantha holds the dog while talking to two GROOMERS.
SAMANTHA
And she needs a little eye work.
Anything you can do about these
stains?
The dog looks up at her. She looks down at it.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
(to dog)
Honey, I don't mince words.
EXT. RODEO DRIVE -- LATER -- FALL
Samantha and the dog walk out of Gucci in matching outfits...
looking fabulous. Three GUCCI SALESMEN follow them holding
large Gucci bags. They walk to her sleek Mercedes SUV --
parked at the curb.
JUMP CUT TO: The back of the Mercedes SUV filled with
shopping bags: Gucci, Prada, Dior -- the SUV hatch is closed,
revealing Samantha's licence plate: I HEART NY. Samantha
pulls away, the dog in her lap -- fur blowing.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT
Carrie and Louise are in the closet unloading clothes from
the boxes. Carrie opens a wardrobe box -- It's the WEDDING
GOWN. They both look at it - not knowing what to do.
LOUISE
Do you want me to get rid of it?
CARRIE
No, it's too beautiful. I'll just
bury it deep in the back -- like I
did my feelings.
Carries closes the box back up. Louise watches; then.
LOUISE
Do you miss him?
CARRIE
(b*at; then)
Every day. You know, it's weird --
I haven't cried very much at all.
Maybe you're only allotted a
certain amount of tears per man --
and I used mine up.
Carrie gently pushes the box away. Opens another.
LOUISE
Yeah. I know how you feel `cause,
my college boyfriend broke up with
me last year. And I miss him all
the time.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Suddenly, it dawned on me -- there
were two broken hearts in my-walk
in.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Louise -- we need a cocktail. Grab
your rental.
Carrie starts out. Louise grabs her purse and follows.
INT. THE CARLYLE HOTEL/BAR -- A LITTLE LATER -- FALL
Carrie and Louise are having cocktails.
LOUISE
And it threw me so hard `cause, you
know, I thought Will -- that's his
name... was the love of my life.
CARRIE
What happened?
LOUISE
He said he loved me and all -- but
didn't think I was "the one".
Carrie looks at her, nods.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
And that hurt. But -- you know --
whatever. I'm not going to give up
on love.
CARRIE
Good.
LOUISE
Love is the thing, you know.
She holds up her key chain. The word "Love" in gold.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
See that. I'm bringing it to me all
day long.
Louise gets a "text". She reaches over and looks. She
smiles as she reads it. Carrie raises her eyebrow.
CARRIE
Oh, I remember that smile. Who's
the guy?
LOUISE
Someone I just met. He wants me to
meet him for a drink.
CARRIE
At 11:30? That's a bootie call.
LOUISE
No, it's not like that... he just
got off work -- he's a waiter.
CARRIE
Louise, I may not get texts and I
may not send texts -- but trust me:
The sub-text of that text: Bootie.
Louise nods, then starts texting him.
LOUISE
But it's not a bootie call if he
meets me.... right?
CARRIE
All right, then. You kids enjoy.
That's what your twenties are for.
Your thirties are to learn the
lessons.
Carrie stands up, throws some money on the bar.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And your forties are to pay for
drinks.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- FALL
Charlotte sits on the couch, reading a magazine. The three
dogs near her. Harry enters.
HARRY
You going for your run?
CHARLOTTE
Um... no.
HARRY
You didn't go yesterday either.
CHARLOTTE
I know.
HARRY
Why is that?
CHARLOTTE
(snapping)
I don't feel like running!
HARRY
(as he goes)
Okay. Welcome to the house of
hormones.
INT. UPSCALE FURNITURE STORE -- DAY -- FALL
Carrie and Charlotte walk looking at furniture.
CARRIE
It's all about the desk. If I find
the desk, the writing will come.
And it better `cause I'm using my
new book advance to pay the fancy
decorator.
CHARLOTTE
I think it's so great that you are
re-doing your entire apartment.
CARRIE
Out with the old --
(looks at price tag)
-- In with the overpriced.
Charlotte smiles. Carrie links arms with her.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Hey, Harry called me and mentioned
you're not running.
CHARLOTTE
Why'd he do that?
CARRIE
`Cause he loves you... and he's
concerned.
CHARLOTTE
There is nothing to be concerned
about.
CARRIE
Did the doctor say it wasn't safe
or something?
CHARLOTTE
No, she said because I'm already a
runner -- it's fine.
CARRIE
So, why are you not --
CHARLOTTE
I'm afraid something bad will
happen. It's a miracle that I'm
even pregnant.
CARRIE
But if the doctor said --
CHARLOTTE
It's not rational, Carrie... it's
irrational. I know that.
CARRIE
Okay.
CHARLOTTE
I've got everything I ever wanted.
I'm so happy -- I'm terrified.
(b*at)
No one gets everything they want.
Look at you. Look at Miranda.
You're such good people and look
what happened to you. Of course,
something bad is going to happen to
me.
CARRIE
Sweetie, you sh*t your pants this
year. Maybe you're done.
Charlotte laughs a little. Carrie moves her along.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
You run every day -- that's what
you do. You can't stop being who
you are -- just because you're
afraid. Right?
Charlotte nods, they walk on, linked together.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Now let's get down to business.
I've got to have my apartment done
in time for that baby shower.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK/RESERVOIR -- DAY -- FALL
AUTUMN LEAVES fall as Charlotte walks onto the running track
with the three dogs on leashes. She starts to run --
tentative -- slowly. They trot along with her.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK/RESERVOIR -- DAY -- LATE FALL
Charlotte runs faster - more confident. The dogs run along
with her -- they are wearing Burberry pet sweaters.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And as the last of the autumn
leaves fell away -- so did
Charlotte's fear.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK/RESERVOIR -- DAY -- WINTER
SNOWFLAKES float down. Charlotte, dressed for winter runs in
form -- alone. A smile on her face.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- WINTER
Carrie sits at her card table "temp" desk. Louise is sorting
through a stack of mail.
LOUISE
You sure you don't want me to RSVP
to some of these holiday parties?
CARRIE
Yep. I'm perfectly happy spending
time home alone.
(b*at)
And speaking of home -- you're
going to miss your plane.
Louise takes a gift wrapped present out of her purse
LOUISE
Merry Christmas. It's just
something silly.
Carrie opens it. A DVD of "MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS."
CARRIE
Oh... Louise from St. Louis.
LOUISE
You said you never saw it -- so.
CARRIE
Now, I feel bad. If I had known we
were going to exchange gifts --
Carrie gets up and RUNS to her closet.
CARRIE (O.C.) (CONT'D)
I would have bought you one two
weeks ago and hidden it in here.
She comes back out with a large circular BOX tied with satin
ribbons. It says: Louis Vuitton.
LOUISE
No! That is not what I think it is.
CARRIE
Open it.
LOUISE
Oh my Lord. Oh my --
She opens it and SCREAMS as she pulls out a gorgeous purse.
CARRIE
No more rent girl for you.
Louise throws it over her shoulder and walks "runway."
LOUISE
Look who's home from the big city!
CARRIE (V.O.)
It was the best money I'd ever
spent.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT -- WINTER
Carrie comes out of her kitchen, holding a Cup O'Soup. She is
wearing pajamas and socks.
CARRIE (V.O.)
New Year's Eve... and a Cup O'Soup.
She plops in a chair in front of the TV. She picks up the
"Meet Me in St. Louis" DVD and looks at it.
INT. MIRANDA'S APARTMENTS -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Steve is standing in the open doorway -- with his coat and
hat on. Miranda is kneeling -- putting a winter coat on
Brady. A Christmas tree glows behind them.
MIRANDA
And what are you gonna say at
midnight?
BRADY
Happy New Year.
MIRANDA
That's right -- but you gotta say
it more excited than that --
(then; excited)
"Happy New Year!"
BRADY
Happy New Year!
MIRANDA
You say that and then... you kiss.
She gives him a big kiss. He laughs. She stands.
STEVE
You all ready to go, B-boy?
MIRANDA
Did you pack the new Batman Santa
brought you?
Brady shakes his head: NO.
STEVE
Aw man -- Gotta have the new
Batman.
MIRANDA
It's there near the tree.
Brady leaves to get it. Steve looks over at Miranda.
STEVE
You got plans with the girls?
MIRANDA
We're all kinda staying in tonight.
STEVE
Would you like to come and eat with
us? We can go somewhere over here
on your side.
MIRANDA
No, thank you.
STEVE
Miranda -- I never meant to hurt
you.
She looks away. Brady comes up back to them with Batman.
MIRANDA
There he is. Batman.
STEVE
Put your hat on. It's snowing out.
Brady nods and takes Steve's hand. Steve looks over at
Miranda.
STEVE (CONT'D)
Happy New Year.
MIRANDA
Happy New Year.
BRADY
Kiss.
Silence... then, Miranda bends down and gives Brady a big
sloppy kiss.
MIRANDA
See you tomorrow.
She stands up and closes the door. As it closes, Steve looks
at her. Finally; it is closed -- she leans against it.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Carrie sips soup watching a "deliriously in love" Judy
Garland sing "The Trolley Song."
JUDY GARLAND
ZING ZING ZING WENT MY HEARTSTRINGS
THE MOMENT I MET HIM -- I FELL
Carrie, not in the mood, picks up the remote -- clicks. The
TV goes off. She looks around: Now what?
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- WINTER
Carrie sits at her makeshift desk as snow falls outside her
window. She looks down at the computer; motionless. CLOSE ON
SCREEN: The only thing written on it is the word: "Love."
After a b*at Carrie types three dots. She thinks, then
deletes two of the dots. Her phone rings. She answers it.
CARRIE
Hello?
INT. BUDDAKAN/RED ROOM -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Stanford sits in a festive booth with festive FRIENDS.
STANFORD
Happy New Year -- We're having a
fabulous time. The only thing
missing is you. Come.
CARRIE
That's sweet but I can't, I'm
writing.
STANFORD
Oh... Okay.
(b*at;then)
You're not really writing are you?
CARRIE
No. You're not really having a
fabulous time are you?
STANFORD
No. Rescue me. It's very forced
festive.
CARRIE
Oh yes, that's just what every New
Year's Eve party needs: a visit
from the lost Bronte sister.
STANFORD
Well... Better a Bronte sister than
a Hilton sister.
CARRIE
(laughs; then)
Thanks but -- by ten PM I'll be in
bed asleep and blissfully unaware
of how fabulous this night is
supposed to be.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- WINTER
Carrie is sound asleep. Her phone rings. She grabs it.
CARRIE
Hello.
INT. MIRANDA'S APARTMENTS -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Intercut with Miranda -- sitting on her couch watching the
New Year's Eve coverage on television. Chinese take-out is on
the table in front of her.
MIRANDA
I thought one of the perks of
having a family is you don't have
to spend New Year's Eve alone with
Chinese food.
(b*at)
I'm alone with Chinese food.
CARRIE
I was sleeping.
MIRANDA
Oh, sh*t -- I'm sorry.
CARRIE
That's okay. Where's Brady?
MIRANDA
It's Steve's night.
CARRIE
Right.
MIRANDA
Go back to sleep -- don't wake up.
CARRIE
It's okay. Are you alright?
MIRANDA
I'm fine -- I was just getting a
little choked-up watching the
stupid New Year's Eve stuff on TV
alone.
CARRIE
Want me to come over?
MIRANDA
I'm all the way downtown --
CARRIE
I can grab a cab --
MIRANDA
On New Year's Eve? No way. I'm
fine... really.
(MORE)
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I just wanted to talk a little. Go
back to sleep. Good night.
Miranda hangs up. Carrie lays there -- holding the phone.
She looks over at her bedside table clock: 11:12. She thinks
then -- throws back the covers and gets out of bed. START
MUSIC.
EXT. CARRIE'S BULIDING -- NIGHT -- WINTER
Snowing. Carrie hurries out of her front door -- a coat
thrown over her pajamas. She comes down the stairs to the
street looking for a cab. Nothing. No traffic. She starts
RUNNING up the block -- passing TWO FESTIVE COUPLES; walking.
INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT -- WINTER
Lily, in her PJ's, is marching around the den wearing a
"Happy New Year" party crown and blowing into a party favor
horn. Harry and Charlotte -- wearing New Year's Eve party
hats -- sit on the couch -- laughing. Charlotte and Harry
kiss. His hand moves sensuously down Charlotte's body and
rests on her pregnant belly.
INT. BEACHOUSE/DEN -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Samantha and Smith recline on the couch. They are wearing
sexy black robes and having caviar and champagne. The Dog
sits nearby... a fire roars in the fireplace behind them.
Samantha and Smith kiss on the couch. The Dog humps a pillow
nearby.
INT. RESTAURANT -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Magda and Lovro sit in a booth, they toast with sherry.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAUANT/RED ROOM --CONTINUOUS-- WINTER
Anthony stands talking to FRIENDS. Someone taps him on the
shoulder. He looks over -- it's Stanford -- holding two
glasses of champagne. Stanford and Anthony look at each
other as everyone around them kisses. Stanford presents his
cheek. Anthony kisses it.
EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE STREET -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Snowing. Carrie runs up the stairs of the Lower East Side
subway stop. She looks around to get her bearings -- then
starts running again. She passes a GROUP OF TWENTY-SOMETHING
PEOPLE blowing party horns and LAUGHING.
INT. ST. LOUIS APARTMENT -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
Louise is talking to a group of St. Louis FRIENDS. She looks
up as WILL (22) her handsome African-American ex-boyfriend
enters. Their eyes meet. Her heart stops. He smiles. She
smiles. He starts over to her. They stand talking -- she
smiles. He smiles.
INT. BABBO/BAR -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER
A festive, crowded restaurant. Sitting at the bar, next to a
small Christmas tree... is Mr. Big, eating alone. Big looks
up from the bar -- watching couples kiss all around him.
INT. MIRANDA'S BROOKLYN HOUSE -- NIGHT -- WINTER
Steve and Brady are in bed... asleep.
EXT. LOWER EAST APARTMENT DAY -- NIGHT -- WINTER
Miranda opens a fortune cookie -- and reads it. Tosses it
down. Picks up another -- cracks it open. Reads it. Tosses it
down. She looks like she might cry.
EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE APARTMENT BUILDING -- LATER -- WINTER 8D
Carrie rounds the corner of Miranda's street and runs up to
her building.
INT. LOWER EAST SIDE APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER -- WINTER 68E
Miranda opens the door -- Carrie is standing there -- out of
breath.
CARRIE
You're not alone.
Times Square is seen on the television in the background.
TELEVISION ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
5-4-3-2-1. Happy New Year!
Carrie and Miranda look at each other. They hug.
INT. LOWER EAST SIDE APARTMENT -- LATER -- WINTER
Miranda and Carrie sit on the couch -- eating -- they are
LAUGHING.
END MUSIC.
EXT. BRYANT PARK/FASHION TENT -- DAY -- WINTER
Snow on the ground -- COLD. CROWDS gathered in front of the
large fashion tent. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha
trudge through the snow to the stairs. Samantha is wearing
lots of fur. She SLIPS on some ice -- Carrie catches her.
CARRIE
Easy girl.
SAMANTHA
Thanks -- Three months driving in
L.A. and I forgot how to use my
f*cking legs.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Every year the women of New York
leave the past behind and look
forward to the future... this is
known as Fashion Week.
They make their way up the stairs to the tent entrance.
INT. LOBBY TENT -- CONTINOUS -- WINTER
The lobby is buzzing with PRESS and CROWDS OF FASHIONISTAS.
The GIRLS enter and make their way through the crowd.
CARRIE
This way. I hear the couture
calling my name.
SAMANTHA
See this -- this is what I miss.
Last night Smith and I cuddled in
front of the TV with "take out"
Mexican.
MIRANDA
-- In your four billion dollar
beach house.
The girls LAUGH.
SAMANTHA
Still -- I don't think I'm cut out
for the one-on-one relationship
thing.
CHARLOTTE
You've been doing it for five
years.
SAMANTHA
No, see -- I've always had
girlfriends on the side.
They smile. Miranda spots MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG across the
room.
MIRANDA
There's Mayor Bloomberg.
SAMANTHA
New Yorkers are so damn attractive -
- Even the Mayor is hot.
MIRANDA
I believe that was his last
campaign slogan.
The girls walk on.
INT. FASHION TENT -- A LITTLE LATER -- WINTER
The room is filling up and buzzing with FASHIONISTAS as the
girls make their way. Samantha spots her name on four chairs
in the front row and leads the way.
SAMANTHA
There we are.
CHARLOTTE
We're in the front row?!
SAMANTHA
I pulled some strings.
CARRIE
Very nice.
SAMANTHA
I should go thank them --
Samantha throws her coat on her chair back.
CHARLOTTE
Decide where we want to go for
lunch -- I'll make the call.
(b*at; excited)
It's like old times.
Samantha hurries off, excited. Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte
settle into their seats.
MIRANDA
So, this is how you all spent your
Saturdays while I was with Brady
and Steve at the Brooklyn Aquarium.
CARRIE
Well... Not every Saturday.
MIRANDA
Just so you know -- We always had
front row at the mammal show.
(b*at; then)
Steve does the funniest dolphin
impression. Actually, it's more --
Steve as a dolphin --
A smile escapes her -- they look at her. Her smile fades.
CHARLOTTE
You really can't forgive him?
MIRANDA
Are you suggesting something?
CHARLOTTE
I like Steve. I've always liked
Steve -- He's apologized a hundred
times -- he's not seeing anyone
else. What's it going to take?
MIRANDA
And are you also suggesting that
she forgive Big?
CHARLOTTE
No. I could k*ll Big. Sometimes
when I'm running -- I imagine what
I'd say if I ever saw him again. I
have the perfect opening sentence.
Want to hear it?
CARRIE
(duh?)
Ah.... yes.
CHARLOTTE
I curse the day you were born.
CARRIE
Impressive. Better work up a hand
gesture to go with it.
Elaine comes up to Carrie, squats down in front of her.
ELAINE
Thank god you're here. They have me
covering this Mercedes-Benz fashion
week and I'm desperate for a Carrie
Bradshaw-esque quote.
CARRIE
Well, I'll do my best. We'll talk
after?
ELAINE
Great. And -- ooh -- my back --
She gets up -- sits in Samantha's empty chair next to Carrie.
ELAINE (CONT'D)
(very sincere)
-- Can I just say that I'm so sorry
about what happened with your
wedding.
Carrie smiles -- what else can she do?
ELAINE (CONT'D)
I don't know how you survived it.
I, personally, was so devastated I
took myself off JDate -- but you
survived and you're here and you
look amazing and I just think
that's so great. Everyone in my row
does -- we can't stop talking about
it. Okay -- Meet you in the lobby
after.
Elaine smiles and leaves. Carrie sits -- stunned; numb. She
looks to the chairs across the runway -- FASHIONABLE WOMEN
are looking back at her -- one or two smile sympathetically.
She grabs her things and then turns to Charlotte.
CARRIE
I've gotta go.
Carrie slips silently away. Charlotte gets up and starts away
after her. Miranda looks --
MIRANDA
Should I --
Charlotte shakes her head: "not sure"... and continues
away...
INT. FASHION SHOW TENT/ENTRANCE AREA -- MOMENTS LATER
Charlotte catches up with Carrie as she is about to exit.
Fashionistas stream by them on their way in.
CHARLOTTE
Carrie, wait.
Carrie stops -- turns around -- putting on her wrap.
CARRIE
This was a mistake -- it's too soon
-- I'm not ready. I'll go get a
coffee and you guys call me after --
and I'll meet you for lunch.
CHARLOTTE
Are you sure? I know how much you
were looking forward to this.
CARRIE
Yeah, I really was... until I
became the poster child for wounded
women everywhere.
CHARLOTTE
You're not.
CARRIE
Is this thing going to effect
everything I do for the rest of my
life?
CHARLOTTE
No -- but if you leave right now --
it will effect the rest of your
day.
Carrie looks at her -- takes this in.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
(softly)
It's Fashion Week. We're in the
front row.
CARRIE
Where everyone can see me.
CHARLOTTE
Who cares about them -- You only
came for the clothes.
Carrie smiles... a little.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
I know it's hard but -- It's like
you said: You can't stop being who
you are.
INT. FASHION SHOW TENT -- MOMENTS LATER
Samantha and Miranda have just gathered their things and are
leaving their chairs as Charlotte and Carrie return.
SAMANTHA
We thought we were leaving.
Charlotte shakes her head: NO. Samantha and Miranda turn
around and start back to their seats as -- MUSIC STARTS...
LIGHTS CHANGE. The girls settle in just as a MODEL starts
down the RUNWAY in gorgeous clothes. Carrie, Miranda,
Charlotte and Samantha watch --
DISSOLVE TO: the girls watching another model; another
outfit. They point and discuss what they see -- loving it.
DISSOLVE TO: the girls watching another model; another
outfit. With each outfit Carrie seems to lighten and
brighten.
DISSOLVE TO: the girls watching another model; another
outfit. Carrie smiles as she watches -- now, truly enjoying
herself.
INT. LOBBY TENT -- MOMENTS LATER -- WINTER
Carrie is being interviewed by Elaine holding a TAPE
RECORDER. Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte watch nearby.
CARRIE (V.O.)
I didn't know if it was the fashion
or the fact that the four of us
were together again -- but for the
first time in a long time -- I felt
like myself.
EXT. BRYANT PARK -- MOMENTS LATER -- WINTER
The girls leave the tent and start down the stairs.
SAMANTHA
Let's get a cab -- I am starv --
SPLAT. Her fur coat is hit with SPLASH of red paint. They
REACT: SHOCKED. AN ACTIVIST WOMAN stands there holding a
paint cup. Next to her -- another ACTIVIST is holding a PUG
dog.
ACTIVIST #1
Fur is m*rder!
ACTIVIST #2
MUR-DER. MUR-DER.
SAMANTHA
(b*at)
God, I miss New York.
EXT. NYC STREET -- DAY -- WINTER
Carrie hurries across the street --
CARRIE (V.O.)
And a couple of weeks later -- I
met St. Louise's St. Louis
boyfriend, Will.
She arrives at the front of a restaurant. Through the window,
she can see Louise sitting next to Will. Louise spots Carrie
and waves. Carrie waves back and starts in.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Over Christmas they realized how
much they loved each other. Just in
time for Valentine's day.
INT. CARRIE'S BUILDING/FOYER -- LATER -- WINTER
Carrie turns the key in her mail box. A little pink envelope
sits there. She takes it out and opens it. It's a "kid's
style" Valentine card of Cinderella. She turns it over.
Lily's crayon mark mixes with Charlotte's handwriting: To
Aunt Carrie... Love, Lily.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- A LITTLE LATER -- WINTER
Carrie opens the door, holding the valentine. Her phone is
ringing. She answers it.
CARRIE
Hello?
INT. BEACHOUSE/KITCHEN -- LATER -- WINTER
Intercut with Samantha in her kitchen attempting to make
sushi. Her hands covered in rice. The DOG, wearing a sweater
with a "heart" on it sits on the floor watching.
SAMANTHA
I'm just calling to make sure you
aren't hanging from your shower
rod.
CARRIE
You called an hour too early.
SAMANTHA
So, what's the V-day plan?
CARRIE
Miranda and I are going to dinner
and then a really violent slasher
movie.
SAMANTHA
Perfect.
CARRIE
And you?
SAMANTHA
I am making Smith sushi. Pause for
reaction.
CARRIE
Wow. Do you make sushi?
SAMANTHA
We took a class a while back -- and
when he walks in the door at seven-
thirty, I am going to surprise him
by laying on the dining room table -
-- covered with homemade sushi.
CARRIE
Boy, you do have time on your
hands.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER -- WINTER
Carrie walks over to the book shelf and places the Cinderella
valentine on it. She looks down at the bottom shelf. The
Vogue magazine is looking up at her -- She picks it up.
INT. VILLAGE RESTAURANT -- LATER -- WINTER
A small, village restaurant festively decorated for
Valentine's Day. Pink balloons float on the ceiling, their
red ribbon strings hang at eye level. Carrie and Miranda sit
at a table. At all the other tables -- Couples!
MIRANDA
Is it me or is Valentine's Day this
year on steroids?
CARRIE
I think it was like this last year
but we played for the other team.
A WAITRESS (23) approaches them with pink menus.
WAITRESS
Good evening. Here's our special
Valentine night menu. All the
selections are romantic in theme
and designed to be split for two.
Are you having wine?
CARRIE/MIRANDA
Yes.
WAITRESS
A glass or a bot --
CARRIE/MIRANDA
Bottle.
WAITRESS
I'll be right back to take you and
your girlfriends order.
The waitress leaves. Miranda looks at Carrie.
MIRANDA
I could do a lot worse.
INT. VILLAGE RESTAURANT -- LATER -- WINTER
The wine bottle is now empty. Carrie and Miranda eat.
MIRANDA
Why would you look at the Vogue
today of all days?
CARRIE
`Cause -- I'm an emotional cutter.
(b*at;then)
I deserve what I got. Running all
over New York believing that I'm
finally getting my happy ending.
"See everyone, love does conquer
all. Look at me in my one of a kind
wedding gown marrying the love of
my life."
Waitress stops at the table. She picks up the bottle.
WAITRESS
Would you like another bot --
CARRIE/MIRANDA
Yes.
She leaves.
CARRIE
And Miranda... in that article -- I
did not say "we" once. It was all:
"I" want and "I" think.
MIRANDA
It was from your point of view.
CARRIE
My point of view... Exactly. The
whole wedding was my point of view.
I let the wedding get bigger than
Big. I am the reason he didn't get
out of that car.
MIRANDA
You can't put this all on yourself.
(b*at; then)
Okay. I said something I shouldn't
have said to Big at the rehearsal
dinner.
CARRIE
What do you mean?
MIRANDA
I was really upset after Steve
showed up and I bumped into Big and
-- I said that you two were crazy
to get married.
Carrie is stunned. The waitress arrives with the new bottle
of wine.
WAITRESS
Here we go. Your Shiraz.
She is opening the bottle. Tension. She pops the cork --
starts to pour.
MIRANDA
Stop -- It's fine -- Thanks.
The Waitress puts the bottle down and walks away.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I'm sorry, I was upset-- Steve had--
CARRIE
I have been going over this and
over this in my mind for five
months -- and -- for five months
you kept a secret like that?
MIRANDA
I tried to tell you once but the
Vogue article came out --
CARRIE
Once? You tried to tell me once?
You should have tried to tell me
every single day!
MIRANDA
I know, I was looking for the right
time.
CARRIE
There is no right time to tell me
you ruined my marriage!
The Room is now at "attention."
MIRANDA
It just happened -- I wasn't
thinking.
Carrie grabs her purse -- to leave.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Carrie, please -- Don't go -- I --
Carrie stands up -- the festive balloon strings bob in front
of her face. She pushes them away.
CARRIE
And I think what hurts the most is
that you kept a secret from me. I
have never ever kept a secret from
you. Ever!
She starts out. Stops, comes back -- through the ribbons.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
No, I'm lying. For the last five
months I've been thinking that it's
a huge mistake that you left Steve.
(b*at)
There. How does it feel?
She turns and pushes balloons out of her way as she starts
out. A KISSING COUPLE (20's) is BLOCKING her way.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Excuse me!
They stop -- She squeezes by them. Miranda is devastated.
INT. BEACHOUSE/DINING ROOM -- NIGHT -- CONTINUOUS -- WINTER 1
Candles are lit. Samantha enters wearing a sexy sheer robe
and carrying a giant tray of homemade sushi. The phone rings.
The machine picks up. Smith leaves a message.
SMITH (V.O.)
Babe -- we're way behind on set. I
still haven't been released. I'll
get there as soon as I can.
She SIGHS -- places the tray on the table. Looks at the wall
clock: Seven-thirty.
INT. BEACHOUSE/DINING ROOM -- LATER -- WINTER
Eight o'clock. Samantha is sitting in the robe near the
table. Not pleased.
INT. BEACHOUSE/DINING ROOM -- LATER -- WINTER
Eight-thirty -- Samantha is pacing. She takes a piece of
sushi -- pops it in her mouth and chews -- pissed. A WOMAN
MOANING is heard. She walks over and glances out the window
into Dante's living room. Candles are everywhere -- he is
naked and GIVING HEAD to naked BLONDE WOMAN. She is writhing
in pleasure. Samantha watches -- even more pissed.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It was the same Valentine night
Samantha had planned -- minus the
sushi.
INT. BEACHOUSE/KITCHEN -- LATER
Samantha now wearing sweat clothes, sits with her arms
crossed -- waiting. The door opens and Smith enters.
SMITH
I'm home!
He see's Samantha sitting there. He smiles.
SMITH (CONT'D) (CONT'D)
Man, that was a long day -- the
crew went into double overtime.
SAMANTHA
You are three hours late.
SMITH
Bummer. I know. Did you eat?
SAMANTHA
Yes, I ate. I ate the sushi that I
hand made for you. The sushi that I
planned to lay all over my naked
body as a Valentines surprise for
you.
SMITH
Why are you so upset? I called.
SAMANTHA
I slaved away in a kitchen all day
to make this meal for you.
SMITH
You made some sushi -- it's not a
big deal!
SAMANTHA
Not a big deal?
She stands up. She picks up some pieces of sushi.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
You see this -- This took me five
f*cking hours!
She throws sushi at him. He dodges them.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
I am not the type of woman who sits
home all day waiting for a man!
(b*at)
You love California so much --
enjoy your hand-made California
roll!
She throws more sushi and storms out. Smith looks at the
subzero fridge. A sushi piece slides down the front.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- WINTER
A FLORAL ARRANGEMENT sits on the hall table next to the
answering machine. A card reading: "I'm sorry -- Miranda" is
nearby. The answering machine is recording an incoming call
from Miranda.
MIRANDA (V.O)
It's me. Pick up. Are you there?
Carrie is standing in the bathroom; looking out at the
answering machine, brushing her teeth.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Three days of "I'm sorry" calls and
e-mails and flowers -- and I still
wasn't ready. It was the longest
we'd even gone without speaking.
EXT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- WINTER
Rain. Carrie walks up to her stoop. A CAB idling in front.
The cab window goes down. Miranda is sitting there.
MIRANDA
Carrie.
Carrie looks. Stops.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
Hi. I need to talk to you.
CARRIE
How long have you been waiting
here?
Miranda looks to the meter, then back to her.
MIRANDA
Seventeen dollars long.
(b*at)
Please get in. It just turned to
eighteen.
Carrie looks at her, hesitates, starts over to the cab.
INT. CAB -- A LITTLE LATER
Rain pours down the windows. Carrie and Miranda sit in
silence. A MIDDLE EASTERN DRIVER sits behind the wheel.
CLOSE ON: THE METER. It reads 22.00.
This is weird not talking.
CARRIE
I'm upset.
MIRANDA
Carrie, I understand -- but it just
happened -- I never meant to hurt
you.
(b*at)
You have to forgive me.
Carrie looks over at her.
CARRIE
You know --
MIRANDA
What?
CARRIE
No.
MIRANDA
Please. What were you going to say?
CARRIE
You badger me to forgive you in
three days -- and you won't even
consider forgiving Steve for
something he did six months ago.
MIRANDA
It's not the same thing.
CARRIE
It's forgiveness.
Miranda thinks -- Carrie looks at her.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And -- I know you're not the reason
my marriage fell apart. I was just
- desperate to have someone else to
blame.
Miranda thinks. The METER clicks.
INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE -- DAY -- WINTER
Steve and Miranda are sitting in front of a THERAPIST.
MIRANDA
I don't know if I can trust that it
won't happen again.
THERAPIST
Steve - you're very quiet today.
STEVE
Miranda, I know I made it hard for
you to trust me. But -- You made it
hard for me to trust you.
MIRANDA
Me?!
STEVE
The way you treated me and cut me
out of your life like that? I mean,
yeah -- I broke a vow. But what
about the other vows? Like
promising to love someone for
better or for worse? What about
that?
Miranda looks down at her hands. Steve looks at the
therapist.
STEVE (CONT'D)
How do I know she won't punish me
for the rest of my life?
THERAPIST
You don't. And she doesn't know for
sure that you won't have another
indiscretion.
(b*at)
All you can know... is that you
want to move forward and risk that
you love for each other won't allow
that to happen.
Silence.
THERAPIST (CONT'D)
And that's what we'll discover
here.
Steve looks over at Miranda. Miranda looks at Steve.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK -- DAY -- SPRING
Forsythia bushes are in bloom. Carrie and Miranda walk. They
carry sandwiches.
MIRANDA
So, we're done with our last
session and we're not allowed to
talk for two weeks while we figure
out if being together again is
something we really want. And then -
- we had to pick a place to meet --
and if we both show up on that day -
- the past no longer exists.
Showing up is the promise we make
to each other that we're willing to
let it all go and move forward.
CARRIE
Can you do that?
MIRANDA
I don't know. I have a lot of
thinking to do.
CARRIE
Thinking -- or feeling?
MIRANDA
What do you mean?
CARRIE
Miranda -- you're a lawyer. You can
argue both sides of any case --
but, why we feel what we feel --
isn't logical. It's emotional.
Sorry, Harvard -- I'm afraid you're
going to have to make this decision
based on your emotions.
MIRANDA
Well, then -- I'm screwed. I don't
know what I feel.
CARRIE
You will. There will come a moment
when you'll know. And if it's: yes -
- all that brilliant logic will go
out the window... with the past.
MIRANDA
And I thought picking the place to
meet was a challenge.
CARRIE
Where is it?
MIRANDA
The Brooklyn Bridge. Halfway
between both our places.
CARRIE
Very logical. And yet poetic.
MIRANDA
Poetic -- if we both show up.
Otherwise -- you're on a bridge --
rejected. Not a good plan.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- SPRING
Carrie walks in carrying a Starbucks cardboard caddy with two
coffee. Louise is sitting at her desk, working.
LOUISE
I have two pieces of good news.
CARRIE
And I have two coffees.
LOUISE
I just got a heads-up from your
realtor. The apartment on Fifth
finally sold.
Carrie sips coffee. Nods.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
You have sixty days before the new
owner takes possession and you are
out of there.
CARRIE
What's the other news?
Louise holds up her hand. There is a diamond ring on it.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Oh my God --
LOUISE
I'm moving back to St. Louis -- we
are getting married in the fall.
Louise beams. Carrie hugs her.
EXT. BEACH -- DAY -- SPRING
Grey day. Samantha is sitting on the beach reading "The
Secret."
CARRIE (V.O.)
Meanwhile, back in Lost Angeles...
She rolls her eyes, and tosses it down in the sand.
EXT. BEACH -- A LITTLE LATER
Samantha walks on the beach. The dog is walking with her.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... Samantha had money, a career
and a man who loved her... Still,
she couldn't shake the feeling that
something was missing from her
life.
The dog runs up onto the neighbor's deck.
SAMANTHA
No! Come back here.
EXT. NEIGHBORS'S DECK -- MOMENTS LATER -- SPRING
Samantha is on the neighbor's deck looking for the dog.
SAMANTHA
Where are you, baby?
She rounds a corner -- and comes face to face with Dante --
showering in the outdoor shower. Water runs over his NAKED
and PERFECT BODY. He sees her and smiles a hot smile. She is
thrown -- overwhelmed.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
Sorry -- I'm your neighbor and my
dog ran up on your d*ck--
(catching herself)
--Deck!
There is a GROWL sound. She looks -- the dog is humping a
towel on the deck floor. She looks back at Dante.
DANTE
Want to join me?
Speechless -- She shakes her head: No -- she scoops up the
dog and hurries away. He calls after her.
DANTE (CONT'D)
I'm Dante. Stop by -- anytime.
Samantha takes a peek back and continues on her way.
EXT. BEACHOUSE/BEDROOM -- DAY -- SPRING
Samantha is having lunch outside while on the phone.
SAMANTHA
Smith is interested - but the dates
will have to work with the series.
Dante appears on the deck next store in a wet suit. He unzips
it while looking at Samantha. SAMANTHA dips a chip in
guacamole and eats it. He pulls his wet-suit down and smiles
at her. She dips another chip. He steps out of it and looks
at her -- almost torturing her. She looks the other way, dips
another chip in guacamole and eats it. Then another.
INT. BEACHOUSE/KITCHEN -- DAY -- SPRING
Samantha is in the kitchen on the phone. She picks up a slice
of messy pizza from a delivery box on the table.
SAMANTHA
We agreed that no one else from the
show but Smith was going to be on
the cover.
She walks to the window and looks out. Dante is on his deck
putting on sun screen. He glistens. She chews.
INT. BEACHOUSE/DECK -- NIGHT -- SPRING
Samantha is in the jacuzzi -- she is looking up at Dante who
is on his deck smoking a joint. He indicates for her to come
over. She shakes her head: No. He walks away. She presses a
button on the control panel. The jacuzzi jets start. She re-
positions herself "on" them, then... She reaches over and
grabs a giant hot fudge sundae and... starts eating it.
INT. LOWER EAST SIDE RESTAURANT -- DAY -- SPRING
Miranda sits in the window -- having a cappuccino, alone. On
the table a legal pad with a list of PROS and CONS.
CARRIE (V.O.)
With her two weeks just about up,
Miranda's list of pros and cons
were equal.
She throws some money down on the table and takes a final sip
on her cappuccino. As she stands up, she catches sight of
herself in the mirrored wall. Cappuccino foam covers her top
lip. She remembers. She knows.
EXT. BROOKLYN BRIDGE -- LATER THAT DAY
Miranda stands on the bridge. Alone. She looks at her watch.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It suddenly dawned on Miranda that
Steve's list might have had more
cons then pros.
Just as this reality hits -- the CROWD parts and Steve is
seen RUNNING up the bridge... towards her.
EXT. BROOKLYN BRIDGE -- MOMENTS LATER
Miranda and Steve walk along the bridge towards Brooklyn.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And Miranda never looked back...
INT. STEVE AND MIRANDA'S HOUSE -- NIGHT -- SPRING
Steve and Miranda are making love -- it is passionate.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Well, almost never.
Miranda turns her head back to look at Steve.
MIRANDA
Kiss me.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- SPRING
Carrie's apartment is transformed. It is sleeker, polished,
more grown-up, with a warm, modern feel.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And at home -- everything felt and
looked different -- and yet still
very much me.
Carrie -- BLONDE again -- walks out of the kitchen with
Lilacs in a large vase. The door bell buzzes.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER -- SPRING
Carrie opens the door. Miranda stands there with a very
pregnant Charlotte.
CARRIE
Sorry. This is a very exclusive
party.
MIRANDA
We're on the list. Miranda Hobbes
plus one...and a half.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- SPRING
WOMEN FRIENDS chatting and having fun. The front door is open
and a coat rack is visible in the hall. A couple of WAITERS
(20's) move around. ANTHONY comes up to Carrie.
ANTHONY
A woman just put a glass down on
your new desk without a coaster. I
told her if she did it again I'd
break her arm.
CARRIE
Thanks.
He walks on. Miranda wanders up to Carrie.
MIRANDA
Where's Samantha? Her plane landed
two hours ago.
CARRIE
You know her, probably ran to the
hotel gym for a quick work-out.
Samantha appears in the doorway wearing a summer coat -- the
dog is in her purse.
SAMANTHA
There's no place like home.
CARRIE
Sweetie!
They kiss -- She goes to Miranda; they kiss.
MIRANDA
There's a rat in your purse.
CARRIE
And that rat better be house
trained.
A CATER WAITER walks over to her.
CATER WAITER
Can I take your coat?
Samantha nods and takes off her coat. Revealing: She has a
belly. A very non-Samantha big fat gut.
Carrie looks at it. Miranda looks at it. Carrie and Miranda
exchange looks. Charlotte comes running down the hall.
CHARLOTTE
Samantha!
Samantha raises her arms to greet her. Her blouse rides up,
the gut peeks out. Charlotte reacts; shocked.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
You have a -- dog!
SAMANTHA
Did you ever think you'd see the
day -- me with a pooch.
All three shake their heads: No.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT/BATHROOM -- LATER -- SPRING
Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte are in the bathroom.
MIRANDA
So, she has a belly. So what?
CARRIE
No, a belly on anyone else is a "so
what?" A belly on Samantha is a:
"So what the hell is going on?"
CHARLOTTE
She never mentioned it on the
phone?
CARRIE
Never. And when has she ever not
talked about every detail regarding
her body?
CHARLOTTE
Should we even bring it up?
MIRANDA
What -- like a fat intervention?
"We love you -- have a salad?" No.
We should let her bring it up.
There is a knock... Samantha opens the door. She's eating a
piece of cake.
SAMANTHA
Ladies, we can talk about my gut
later-- right now, I'm bored to
tears here.
She gives them a look. They smile, relieved.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- SPRING
Everyone has left. Samantha is sitting with Charlotte and
Miranda and Carrie. They are having coffee.
SAMANTHA
I eat -- so I won't cheat.
MIRANDA
What exactly are you eating?
SAMANTHA
Everything except Dante's d*ck.
CARRIE
Language, please -- this is a grown-
up apartment now.
SAMANTHA
I guess I didn't realize how big I
was until I saw it on your faces.
CARRIE
How -- and I say this with love --
How could you not realize it?
SAMANTHA
I've been avoiding mirrors.
CHARLOTTE
I'm proud of you for not cheating.
SAMANTHA
I don't know if there's anything to
be proud of. I stuff my face to
stop myself from doing something
that feels natural to me.
Carrie reaches over and rubs Samantha's back.
CARRIE
Why didn't you say something?
SAMANTHA
I guess I didn't want to admit it.
And when you're in denial -- you
don't dial.
CARRIE
Now, listen -- this isn't about the
weight. You'd be gorgeous at any
size. But are you happy?
SAMANTHA
(Silence; then)
Relationships aren't always about
being happy, right?
(b*at)
How often do you feel happy in your
relationship?
CARRIE
(to Charlotte)
I'm pretty sure that's to you.
CHARLOTTE
Every day.
SAMANTHA
You feel happy ever day?
CHARLOTTE
Not all day -- everyday -- but
everyday.
MIRANDA
When was the last time you felt
happy?
SAMANTHA
Six months ago.
They react.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
What am I going to do?
CARRIE
What does your gut tell you?
SAMANTHA
I know but --
(b*at; hard)
Smith stayed with me through chemo.
If he could stay with me through
that, I should be able to stay in
this relationship for him.
CARRIE
Sweetie... You just compared your
relationship to chemo.
Samantha looks at her, then Charlotte, then Miranda.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
There we were...the three mirrors
Samantha couldn't avoid.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
And Samantha?
Samantha looks. Carrie points. The dog is humping a pillow on
Carrie's furniture.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
That pillow cost three hundred
dollars.
INT. BEACHHOUSE -- DINING ROOM/SUNSET -- SPRING
Samantha is sitting -- waiting. Smith enters.
SMITH
Hey -- You're home! I thought you
were staying the week.
He kisses her. She looks at him. Touches his face.
SAMANTHA
We need to talk.
SMITH
Awwww... man. I knew this was
coming.
SAMANTHA
Yeah. This isn't working.
(b*at)
I've done my best. I've given it
five years and fifteen pounds.
SMITH
What -- You don't love me any more?
SAMANTHA
Yes, I love you - ah, f*ck it --
I'm just gonna say the thing you're
not supposed to say -- I love you
but I love me more. And I've been
in a relationship with myself for
forty-nine years and that's the one
I need to work on.
She stands up and wraps her arms around him, whispers.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
You'll find a wonderful woman who
loves being in a relationship.
SMITH
What will you find?
SAMANTHA
I don't know. But that's a risk I'm
willing to take.
She notices the gardenia ring on her finger. She starts to
take it off. Stops. Looks back up at him.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
No. I'm keeping this. Every time I
look down at it I want to think of
you.
She kisses him on the lips. GENTLY. SOFTLY.
INT. AIRPLANE/FIRST CLASS -- NIGHT -- SPRING
Samantha sits in first class. She is crying... while eating a
hot fudge sundae. A STEWARDESS leans down.
STEWARDESS
We're landing in new York. I'm
gonna need to take that now.
Samantha nods, and finishes eating the hot fudge sundae as
fast as she can. Scraping, almost licking the bowl.
CARRIE (V.O.)
As someone returned to my life...
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- DAY -- SPRING
Carrie stands at the door with Louise.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... Someone left.
LOUISE
And I put all the unopened mail
from your P.O. Box in the manila
envelopes on the bottom shelf
there.
She points to the shelf in the new bookcase. Carrie looks.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
And please -- please do not make a
mess of CarrieBradshaw.com -- it's
my masterpiece.
CARRIE
What am I gonna do without you?
LOUISE
You'll find some other girl... but
she won't have my style.
CARRIE
St. Louise, you brought me back to
life.
Emotion floods Carrie; she chokes up. So does Louise --
LOUISE
And you gave me Louise Vuitton.
Carrie laughs -- they hug.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
Serious. We need to stop cryin'.
Louise breaks the hug and takes her "love" key chain out of
her purse -- hands it to Carrie.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
Your keys.
CARRIE
Wait -- don't forget your "love."
LOUISE
No, I found my love. I'm leaving
that with you.
Carrie smiles. Louise starts out the door, turns back.
LOUISE (CONT'D)
See you at my wedding.
CARRIE
I'll meet you in St. Louis.
Louise gives one last look, and leaves. Carrie closes the
door. Looks down at "love" in her hand.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT -- SPRING
Carrie is sitting at her desk... typing.
CARRIE (V.O.)
Now, there were no more
distractions.
(b*at)
And as I moved on...
EXT. MIRANDA'S APARTMENT BUILDING -- DAY -- SPRING
Samantha walks past Lovro and Magda sitting on chairs out
front, sipping ice tea, and up to Miranda's lower east side
apartment stoop with the dog on the leash.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... Samantha moved in.
The HOT TATTOOED LATIN GUY is still sitting on the stoop out
front with the ferocious looking pitbull. She starts up the
stairs. He checks her out. She turns.
SAMANTHA
Hi, I'm your new neighbor.
HOT NEIGHBOR
Diego.
SAMANTHA
Samantha.
They smile. There is a connection. Samantha looks down. The
dog is humping the pitbull. Diego nods approval.
EXT. UPPER EAST SIDE RESTAURANT -- DAY -- SPRING
A very, very pregnant Charlotte carrying shopping bags is
being seated at a banquette by the HOSTESS (26).
HOSTESS
When are you due?
CHARLOTTE
Next week.
HOSTESS
You look gorgeous.
CHARLOTTE
(touched; embarrassed)
Oh, thank-you.
The Hostess walks away as Charlotte settles in and looks
around. Her eyes WIDEN. Big is sitting across the room at a
table -- alone. He hasn't seen her. Charlotte starts to panic
as the WAITRESS (20's) comes over.
WAITRESS
Hi, can I --
CHARLOTTE
No, I'm sorry -- I can't stay --
Help me -- pull out the table. I
can't --
Charlotte pulls herself up off the banquette. As she tries to
slide out, her belly and shopping bags knock things off the
table. Crash. DINERS looks. Big spots her -- their eyes meet.
She moves away as quickly as she can through the room. He
gets up and follows after her.
EXT. UPPER EAST SIDE RESTAURANT -- DAY -- SPRING
Charlotte exits the restaurant -- visibly upset. Big is
quickly on her heels.
BIG
Charlotte. Charlotte wait --
He catches up to her - and gently steps to her.
BIG (CONT'D)
You're pregnant -- don't run.
CHARLOTTE
I don't want to see you.
She starts crying and talking though the tears.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
I'm so mad at you. I was always on
your side and then you did that to
Carrie -- No, no -- I'm not going
to cry -- I'm not going to waste
tears on you --
(strong; stomping foot)
I curse the day you were born!
Charlotte's eyes widen. She stops moving, entirely.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
I think my water just broke.
(b*at)
Oh my God -- Taxi!
BIG
My car's right there. Get in my
car.
CHARLOTTE
I don't want to get in your car --
I hate your car. Taxi!
BIG
Charlotte -- we need to get you to
the hospital -- Please get in my
car. It's right here and ready.
Charlotte finally nods. Big hurries her to the car.
INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR -- LATER
Carrie hurries down a corridor -- looking for a room. She
spots it, knocks and enters.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM -- CONTINUOUS
Carrie enters. Harry stands there. Beaming.
CARRIE
Hi. Congratulations... A girl!
HARRY
It's my lot in life to be
surrounded by beautiful women.
She kisses him and walks over to the bed where Charlotte is
holding ROSE, a beautiful baby with thick dark hair.
CARRIE
Oh my God. She's gorgeous.
CHARLOTTE
Say hello to Rose.
Carrie kisses Charlotte on the head.
CARRIE
What a beautiful name.
CHARLOTTE
After Harry's "Bubbie."
HARRY
Now, we got a Lily and a Rose.
Carrie sits on the edge of the bed.
CARRIE
Well, I have to say you two are
very cool customers -- just making
the "baby's here" call without all
the "I'm in labor" drama.
HARRY
Oh -- there was plenty of drama.
CHARLOTTE
My water broke in front of a
restaurant.
CARRIE
Very dramatic.
HARRY
Wait -- she's not done.
CHARLOTTE
It broke while I was talking to
Big.
CARRIE
What?
HARRY
See. Drama.
CHARLOTTE
I bumped into him and I got so
upset I started crying and then -
my water broke.
HARRY
He brought her to the hospital.
Stayed until the baby was born.
CHARLOTTE
I think he was hoping to see you.
Silence. Carrie is having a hard time with this.
CARRIE
Well -- today is not about him.
It's about beautiful baby Rose.
(b*at; forced up)
So -- we know she has Charlotte's
hair -- what else do we know?
Harry and Charlotte give each other a sad glance.
INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR -- LATER
Carrie walks out of Charlotte's room with Harry.
CARRIE
She's a doll. Mazel tov!
She kisses Harry on the cheek and starts away.
HARRY
He asked me to ask you to call him.
Carrie stops. Turns around. Looks at him.
HARRY (CONT'D)
I know! It's none of my business.
But I felt bad for the poor schmuck
hanging around the hospital waiting
room hoping to see you. I swear
every time he heard someone in
heels coming down the hall -- his
heart stopped.
CARRIE
Harry -- it's so much more
complicated than you can imagine.
HARRY
I know it is -- and you have every
right to never call him -- but I'm
just a big pile of love today --and
I feel bad for the guy. He said
he's been writing you -- but you
never responded.
CARRIE
(b*at; then)
He's never written me.
HARRY
He said he wrote because he didn't
have your phone number.
CARRIE
No. He's never written me. Ever.
HARRY
Then, why would he say that he had?
Carrie looks at Harry. Lost. Confused.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER -- SPRING
Carrie enters her apartment. She glances over at her bookcase
-- Remembers.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie opens the bookcase drawer and takes out a
Manila envelope marked: P.O. Box.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie dumps the contents of the envelopes on
the desk.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie quickly sorts through the mail -- looking
-- looking for something. A letter -- something. Nothing from
him. She leans back in her chair -- more confused. Her eyes
drift up to her computer. She wonders if --
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie is logging onto CarrieBradshaw.com. She
types in PASSWORD.
JUMP CUT TO: CarrieBradshaw.com's "welcome page." She clicks
on EMAIL.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie scans through emails -- none are from
Big. Frustrated she logs off.
INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- LATER
Carrie is still at her desk, lost in thought.
CARRIE (VO)
Two hours, two manila envelopes and
countless emails later, I was just
about to give up on the Big riddle
when --
She looks back at her computer screen and notices:
"CB-assistant." Carrie sits up. Clicks on it.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I had told Louise to put Big in a
place where I would never have to
hear from him again.
She types in her password. Nothing. Picks up her phone. Dials
a number.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Hey, Louise -- it's me. What's the
password to get into your assistant
file? Call me.
She hangs up and places the phone on a pile of mail -- which
causes the mail to fall over onto the floor.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
sh*t.
Carrie reaches down to pick-up the mail -- she notices the
"LOVE" key chain has fallen as well. She picks it up and
looks at it, has a hunch.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Oh my God.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie types the password: "L-O-V-E." Yes! The
file opens -- her eyes widen. There on the screen are many,
many, many emails -- all from JJP@JJP.com.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
As soon as I typed in "love" --
there he was.
She clicks on the first e-mail. It opens:
It's the love letter from Beethoven, retyped.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And because Big still didn't have
the words... he retyped a love
letter from Beethoven.
JUMP CUT TO: New Email: A love letter from Lord Byron.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And Lord Byron.
JUMP CUT TO: New Email: A love letter from James Joyce.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And James Joyce.
JUMP CUT TO: New Email: A Love letter from Voltaire.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And Voltaire.
JUMP CUT TO: Carrie sits in the chair. Breathless.
Overwhelmed.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
There they were. "The Love Letters
of Great Men - Volume One." Plus
one more... Written by John James
Preston.
New email -- It reads: "I know I screwed it up -- but I will
love you forever."
Carrie impulsively picks up the phone -- starts to dial.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I wanted to call him - but our
love... Carrie and Big: volumes
one, two, and three... stopped me.
She puts the phone down and is about to "delete" the e mail --
suddenly; the phone rings.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Hello.
LOUISE (O.C.)
I didn't hear my phone.
INT. BRIDAL SHOP -- CONTINUOUS -- SPRING
Intercut with Louise, standing in a wedding gown. Her MOTHER
(45), GRANDMOTHER (65), and SISTERS (20 15, 8) sit watching.
LOUISE
We are shopping for my wedding
gown.
ANGELA, her youngest sister calls out.
ANGELA
That one makes you look weird.
LOUISE
(calls over)
Momma -- can you please -- This is
a work call.
The Mother motions for Angela to sit down. She does.
CARRIE
No, it's okay I figured it out.
LOUISE
Well, I was going to call you
anyway -- today is the final day on
the Fifth Avenue apartment. You
have till six before they change
the locks.
CARRIE
I don't need to go over there.
LOUISE
And do you NOT want those never-
worn shoes?
CARRIE
Oh -- I completely forgot about --
LOUISE
`Cause if you don't -- send them on
to me. I'll squeeze my feet into
them.
CARRIE
It's already five o'clock.
LOUISE
Hello? There are never been worn
four hundred dollar shoes!
CARRIE
Five twenty-five.
(b*at; hears herself)
Bye.
Carrie drops the phone and jumps up.
EXT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER -- SPRING
Carrie runs down the stairs... she spots a passing CAB.
CARRIE
Taxi!
It SCREECHES to a halt. She runs to the cab.
INT. ELEVATOR -- MOMENTS LATER -- SPRING
Carrie steps into the elevator. She presses "PH," steps back.
The doors close.
INT. PENTHOUSE APARTMENT -- MOMENTS LATER -- SPRING
Key in the lock -- Carrie enters. She looks around.
CARRIE (V.O.)
The light in our pre-w*r apartment
looked completely different post-
w*r.
INT. PENTHOUSE APARTMENT/BEDROOM -- MOMENTS LATER -- SPRING
Carrie walks into the bedroom and over to the closet. She
pushes open the other double door... Revealing --
Mr. Big - standing there holding the Manolos in his hands. He
looks up -- surprised by her.
BIG
I was going to get these to you. I
didn't want it to be a total loss.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It wasn't logic -- it was love.
She walks into the closet and over to him. She throws her
arms around him. He drops the shoes. They kiss. It's
passionate. Very -- very passionate.
INT. PENTHOUSE APARTMENT/WALK-IN CLOSET -- LATER -- SPRING 35
Carrie and Big are nestled up next to each other on the
carpeted floor of the empty walk-in closet. His suit jacket
is off. Her shoes are off.
CARRIE
Why did we ever decide to get
married?
BIG
(b*at; then)
I guess we were afraid it meant
something if we didn't.
She looks at him and nods. It's true.
BIG (CONT'D)
I'm sorry to have done that to you.
Silence. She touches his lips.
CARRIE
I'm sorry to have done that to
you...
(b*at)
And you know the funny part?
BIG
Is there a funny part?
CARRIE
We were perfectly happy before we
decided to live happily ever after.
BIG
Yep. The jokes on us.
She nods... she looks around.
CARRIE
Good closet.
BIG
Thanks.
CARRIE
Comfortable. Is this what you had
in mind when you installed the
carpet?
BIG
I'd like to think I was that
smooth.
CARRIE
We better get up before the new
owner bust in on us.
They start to get up. Carrie rises first. He starts to get
up, first -- sitting on his side...
BIG
And the way we decided to get
married -- All business... No
romance. That's not the way you
propose to someone.
He moves further up -- onto one knee -- where he stops.
BIG (CONT'D)
This is.
She looks down at him -- Is this happening? He holds out his
hand. She places her hand in his.
BIG (CONT'D)
Carrie Bradshaw -- love of my life -
- will you marry me?
It is everything Carrie Bradshaw had convinced herself would
never happen. Could never happen. And here it is.
She nods. Speechless. Overcome. He smiles.
BIG (CONT'D)
See, this is why there's a diamond.
You need to do something to close
the deal.
She laughs. He notices her never-worn Manolo on the floor. He
picks it up. Holds it out to her. She lifts her foot and
places it in the shoe. Cinderella style.
INT. COURTHOUSE/ROOM -- DAY -- SPRING
Carrie stands with Big in front of a JUDGE. She is wearing
the simple white suit and her never-worn Manolos from the
closet.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And in the end... Carrie Bradshaw
married John James Preston in a
label-less dress.
Big Smiles. She smiles. Both calm. Sure.
JUDGE
By the power vested in me, by the
state of New York, I now pronounce
you husband and wife. You may kiss
the bride.
Big and Carrie kiss. Then, he whispers into her ear.
BIG
Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours.
INT. COURTHOUSE/LOBBY -- LATER
Carrie and Big walk through the courthouse lobby toward the
front door holding hands.
BIG
You okay that it was just us?
CARRIE
Perfect. You and me -- like I said.
BIG
Still. Would have been nice if you
had the girls here.
He holds the door open for her as they walk outside.
EXT. COURTHOUSE -- CONTINUOUS -- SPRING
Carrie and Big walk out of the courthouse into the sun.
BIG
Which is why I called them.
Carrie looks. Miranda, Charlotte, and a MORE SLENDER Samantha
are standing there. They SCREAM and throw rice.
MIRANDA/SAMANTHA
Congratulations!
CHARLOTTE
Mazel tov!
As the rice hits... Carrie screams and Big laughs. A GUARD
hurries over to them. Carrie is spitting out rice.
GUARD
Excuse me -- excuse me! You're not
allowed to throw rice anymore.
SAMANTHA
Honey, get over it -- It's New
York!
She winks at the guard. He shrugs and walks away.
INT. COFFEE SHOP -- LATER -- SPRING
Big, Carrie, Miranda, Steve, Brady, Charlotte, Harry, Lily,
rose, Stanford, Samantha are casually gathered around a
couple of tables that have been pushed together. A WAITRESS
comes over balancing hot plates.
WAITRESS
Who had the ham and eggs?
Big raises his arm. The waitress hands the plate down...
Carrie intercepts it and places it in front of Big.
CARRIE (V.O.)
It wasn't a fancy designer
reception either. Just food and
friends.
The Waitress hands out the other breakfasts. People LAUGH.
Samantha feeds bacon to the dog -- who is wearing a tiny
bridal veil on his head.
INT. BARNES AND NOBLE -- DAY -- SUMMER
Carrie's books are displayed on a BOOK KIOSK. Carrie stands
in front of it READING to a crowd from the galleys of her new
book. She is wearing READING GLASSES.
CARRIE
Maybe some labels are best left in
the closet...
EXT. VITRA -- NIGHT -- SUMMER
Bustling. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha -- back to
her fighting weight -- walk down the busy street dressed for
a night on the town. They laugh as they go -- their designer
purses swinging.
CARRIE (V.O.)
... Maybe when we put a label on
people... bride, groom, husband,
wife, fat, thin, married, single...
we forget to look past the label
and see the person.
They arrive at the club entrance. A line of PEOPLE wait to be
let inside. The DOORMAN (30's) spots Carrie, lifts the red
rope and lets the girls in -- closing it after them.
INT. RESTAURANT -- LATER -- SUMMER
The four girls sit at a table drinking "Cosmopolitans."
CHARLOTTE
Hmmm. This is delicious.
MIRANDA
Why did we ever stop drinking
these?
CARRIE
Because everyone else started.
SAMANTHA
(sips; then)
Well, that is an oldie but goodie.
CARRIE
And speaking of an oldie but
goodie...
A WAITER brings birthday cake to the table. The number: "50"
stands proud and tall among the glowing candles. He places it
down in front of a proud Samantha.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
Wait -- wait -- a toast.
The girls lift their glasses to Samantha.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
To Samantha... fifty and fabulous!
Samantha smiles, touched -- then blows out her candles.
CARRIE (CONT'D)
To us... and the next fifty!
Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha raise their glasses.
ALL
To the next fifty.
They sip and look at one another.
CARRIE (V.O.)
And there, in the same city where
they met as girls, four New York
women entered the next phase of
their lives... dressed head to toe
in love.
Samantha licks some icing. Charlotte cuts the cake. Miranda
helps. Carrie smiles and sips.
CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And that's the one label -- that
never goes out of style.
EXT. VITRA -- CONTINUOUS
From outside we catch just a glimpse of Carrie and the girls
at their table inside the busy club. The CAMERA starts to
move away -- passing the line of PEOPLE waiting to get in.
At the front of the line four TWENTY-SOMETHING WOMEN stand
waiting for the red rope to be lifted. As the CAMERA moves
past them and UP -- the Doorman lifts the red rope and the
twenty-something women SQUEAL with excitement and
anticipation as they hurry inside. The CAMERA continues UP
and UP and over the busy and exciting city.
FADE TO BLACK.
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