Arizona Sky Page #5

That I wasn't around when your

mom...

It's gonna bother me that you had to

go through that alone.

Nobody should be alone.

Yeah. No one should be alone.

It's been a long time since

that night we went camping.

I wasn't sure you remembered

or cared to remember it, but...

The day I left here, I uh...

I really did leave a part of

me, and uh...

I don't know if you...

I can't know for sure how you feel or...

If you feel about me, the way

that I feel...

The way I feel...

You know what, I'm sorry.

I should go.

No. Don't go.

I really don't ever want you

to leave.

It's just been so long since

anyone...

I was never with any man.

So I'm...not sure

what to do here.

Look Jake. I can't offer a

person much.

You deserve better. Well I...

(anxious, nervous)

I forgot to get this stuff

to my aunt this morning.

I'll be back in a little while. I'll make us

some supper when I get back.

(door closes/raining)

(door opens/closes )

- Kyle, that you?

- Yeah, it's me.

Brought your things by.

Thanks sweety. I'll put 'em

away tomorrow.

What's going on around here?

Just the usual. Your friend

still visiting?

Yep. I think he's heading back in

another day.

I'm gonna cook us a late supper

when I get back.

You can take the rest of the cake.

It's been out long enough.

How you two getting along?

Oh, it's fine. Having him back

here has been real nice.

He seems like a good man.

- Yeah, he is.

I think it's wonderful the way he came

all this way out here to see you.

Not much fun to do here.

I'm trying to keep him from

get'n bored.

I'm sure he's not going to get bored.

He just likes spending time with you.

You seem like maybe

something's bothering you.

You know, you can talk to me

about anything. I'm happy to listen.

I guess at times, I could talk

to someone about things.

I guess I worry about you.

Promised your momma I'd look

out for you.

and I know how you miss her.

The talks you two used to have.

We all need someone to talk to.

I still miss my little William.

But I talk to him everyday.

Life has to go on. A person

has to be strong, I reckon.

I was hoping now that you have

your friend back...

You'd have some fun in your

life.

There I go again.

Interfering in your business.

No, it's okay. I could use some

advice sometimes.

I just never talk about much.

Who's William? I don't mean to

pry, but I...

never heard you talk about him.

You don't want to hear about

my past.

Sure I do.

Well, I was married a long time ago.

I was only 16. William was his name.

He'd get teased because he was

short. But he was a tough man.

He was always after me to

go out with him. All the time.

He'd send me flowers and candy.

Life was so much better then. It was simple

People were more decent then.

Or maybe I was too simple a

person to see the bad.

Anyway, I finally gave in to

him chasing me.

He courted me for a few months.

Everything was like a dream.

Like...

It would only be better if he

would ask me to marry him.

He asked me one beautiful

Saturday afternoon.

We were sitting on the porch swing,

watching the neighborhood children.

He gave me a ring, right there.

I hesitated for a few moments.

He thought I was gonna say no.

His face got so sad.

But I let out a big yes!

- You really had him going.

- I sure did.

So we got married. Practically

everyone in town was there.

Then came the children.

We had two beautiful boys.

I feel so bad. All these years...

and I never asked you much about

your life.

We all just stay too busy.

Those days are long gone.

But you've lived alone ever

since I can remember.

That's what the war did to me.

It took my William away from me.

Nothing would keep him from

protecting his country.

I never wanted to marry again.

He was my only love.

My best friend.

Then the Vietnam war

came later.

Took one of my beautiful sons.

He was my little William.

Dear God, I hate these wars...

But I'll see them both again

someday.

Kyle McAllister, you listen to me!

You've lived your alone time

long enough!

I want to see you happy.

You understand me?

Yes Ma'am.

Every day that goes by, is a day

that's gone forever from your life.

I want you to start being the

man you really are.

You're like a son to me.

I'm gonna make darn sure you

grow old a happy man.

Life's gonna kick you in the rear,

but you have to go along with it.

To hell with what people

might think!

So, you do know about me?

I guess you've known for a

long time, then.

It's just been so hard

hiding it.

I've tried to find a way to

live with it, but...

You listen to me.

That's just who you are.

You be proud of that.

And you make

your momma proud.

That she has

such a sweet son.

who's turned out to be

such a wonderful man.

Well, now that that's over with,

you'd better get that supper made.

A man doesn't like to be

kept waiting on his food.

(knock on door)

(knock on door)

Hello?

Come in. It's cold out there.

I'm sorry to bother you.

- It's okay. Kyle's not here right now.

- Oh.

Oh, uh, yeah. I can come

back by later.

You're welcome to wait.

Can I offer you some coffee?

Oh, no, no thank-you .

I shouldnt be here long. Umm...

Is there anything I can help you with?

Kyle will be back shortly.

He was gonna leave me

something. A box, or a sack.

He just gets things for me

at the end of each week.

Oh, uh...you know what,

it could be in his truck.

Oh, okay umm. Well, I guess

uh...that's okay.

I could come back tomorrow

or, I could come back later.

Are you okay?

Oh yeah. No, I'm fine. It's

just been a rough month.

Hmm...

Is this it?

Yes! Oh...thank you so much.

I don't know what I would do

without Kyle.

Been kind of rough, huh?

This really helps out me

and the kids.

He's been a good friend.

Well, umm...

I guess you're visiting Kyle?

Yeah. Visiting from the city.

Enjoying the few days that I've been here.

I guess it's different from

the city, huh?

Yeah, it is.

I almost moved once.

Well, I...got married. Had

kids.

You know...

uh...things didn't work out?

Well, no. He left us a while

ago.

He's..got a new family now.

The new family gets a the

benefits of a better father.

The old family gets nothing.

I do what I can. I have two

jobs.

The boys work after school.

We do okay.

Especially with

friends like Kyle.

I guess I'd better get going.

Didn't mean to bore you with

my life.

No, no. I enjoyed listening.

You seem like a nice person.

Thanks. You do too.

You sure you're okay? You

need a ride?

Oh no, no. I'm fine now.

Thank you, again.

Uh wait. Wait one second.

I don't want you to think of

this as charity.

Just one friend helping

another.

What? No! No, I can't take

that! I can't. (chokes up)

It's okay. Just put it away

for when you need it.

It's a gift, okay?

Thank you...

Well uh...it was nice

meeting you...

Jake.

Jake.

Cora.

It's nice meeting you, too.

Maybe I'll see you again.

You never know.

Life has a funny way of

working out, doesn't it.

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