Happy Ending Page #2

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Iam really sorry, Yudi.

- Bastardl

It's been 2 years since

you took an advance

...from the publishers.

And you haven't written a word.

Thank God they took your car,

not your housel

I'll return their goddamn moneyl

What's wrong? No money in the bank?

Fine, let's break some funds.

No funds either?

Nothing?

Look, you WERE a successful author.

But your last book

released 6 years ago.

5 'A.

- Correct, 5 'Al

Royalties stopped 1 'A years ago.

Your books are no longer in stores.

Ballsl It's available at

the bookstore close to my house.

Why would they keep

it if it doesn't sell?

I had them kept there..

Just u make you happy-

- What?

Oh wowl

Take care.

Thank you.

It was nice meeting you all.

I-Ii!

Who is she?

- Your dooml

Rack Publishing signed her after

cancelling your contract. - What?

They've given her a 3-book deal.

- What?

And they're also paying

her double. - What?

Why are you on repeat-mode?

But how? Why?

She's smart. Writes well.

Maybe... even better than you.

And she doesn't have your attitude.

Plus, she writes romantic novels,

which always sells.

She got the contract because of you.

You made her.

I hope you're happy... with your fame,

money and boozel

Girlsl

- What?

Fame, money and girlsl

Not booze, I am not Devdasl

What now?

Read this.

You might learn something.

Crazy Heartsl

Crazy Fartsl

What?

Reay?

- Yeahl

When? How?

- What do you mean, how?

Are you sure?

- Are you serious

I was travelling all of February.

Then how... is it possible?

Didn't you come down

one Thursday for that meeting?

But we don't do it on weekdays.

- We did it that day.

Correct... sh*t

I mean... so sweetl

Baby, come here.

Baby?

Baby, what happened?

Baby, what happened?

Baby, I am actually really happyl

It's wonderful news. Superb news.

Yayl I am going to be a fatherl

Yayl

Life was such a party.

What happened all of a sudden

Downfall is always suddenl

Are you going to cry?

- What? No.

Good.

But we need money.

We need to do something.

Not us, you...l

Thanks.

Hey Yogi, sit with me.

Talk to me.

About what?

About life.

I'm busy.

Don't do it.

What?

- Don't call Divya.

Why?

Look... men go crazy

between 12 and 4 am.

They over-commit, get sentimental.

Cry and weep.

And settle for anyone.

Basically,

they start thinking from their pants.

Then comes morning,

and they come to their senses.

Next comes remorse.

That they are in more

trouble now than when they startedl

But it's Divyal

- She's your ex, and married.

She has three kids.

Actually, they are triplets.

So, counts as one.

See, Yudi.

You will do what you want to do.

My advice...

...is don't do.

Hello.

- Hi.

Yudi?

- Are you sleeping?

It's 2 am.

- Can you open the door, please?

What?

You're kidding me.

What are you doing here in

the middle of the night?

I'm in a mess.

I'm broke.

Ohl

You need money?

No...l just wanted to

talk to someone.

Where's that girlfriend of yours?

It's a bit complicated.

I mean, I've broken up with her.

But I don't think she's understood.

Did you tell her clearly

or is it all just in your head?

I've given her few hints.

Some things never change.

If I lell her directly,

it will break her heart.

What a thoughtful jerk.

You know what your problem is?

You love the fun that

comes with romance

...but not the responsibility

that comes with commitment.

What's so wrong with that?

I mean all relationships are

fun and exciting in the beginning.

Later, the mystery's dead

once you know each other.

And all the excitement

and romance disappear.

We covet commitment so much

that we ruin what we have.

And what remains?

Fights, battles,

family, her mother's birthday

...his uncle's anniversary,

baby showers..

Then you have three kids.

And that's the end of lifel

Shut up, Yudi.

- Papa, I need to go potty.

Mummy..

- It's called lifel

Whatever, dude.

Couldn't you wait

for me a little longer?

Why are we discussing this now?

I did wail, you know.

A really long time.

Hey, remember..

...our Vegas trip?

- Yeahl

Mad trip, right?

- Let's just wipe that off memory.

And our matching tattoos.

You know, mine's faded a bit.

- No, no, it's okay.

Don't take off your pants. It's okay.

And yours? ls it fading too?

Nol Mine's great.

You still have it, right?

Yeahl

You didn't get it removed, did you?

You got it removedl Why?

What do you mean, why?

If Jason saw it, what would he think?

Yudil

- You could have made up somethingl

He can't read Hindi anyway.

Let me see what you did.

No. - Show me.

- Yudi, just stop it. - Show me.

What is wrong with you?

What the hell is going on?

Hi, honeyl

Who wears pink shorts, dude?

If you break my marriage,

I will kill you. - Okay, okayl

Here we gol

Thanks.

But you really didn't have to do this.

I could've taken a taxi.

- Why taxi?

I am your personal, sexy, chauffeur.

Okay.

I'll be awhile. You go ahead.

It's okay,

I've cancelled all my appointments.

Shall I wait for

you at the coffeeshop?

No, no, please don't wail for me.

Gary will drop me home.

Baby. I can wait for you all my life.

Isn't that a bit too long?

Yudi, forever and everl

So sweetl

Love you.

I know you love me too.

Hi, Yudi. How are you?

How is life treating you?

Cut the bullshit, Gary.

Why did you call me here?

Look, maybe this isn't the best

But this is all you have now.

And I think you should do it.

You got me some shady deal again?

Do you want the car back or not?

I liked your book.

What was the name again?

- Operation Payback.

Yes. Operation Playback.

Payback.

- Yeah, right.

The story's good, tight.

The second half is a bit slow.

You read my book?

- He did.

And explained it to me in two lines.

Good. - Very good.

You see,

I am a single-screen superstar.

And now,

I want to take over the multiplexes.

I want to make a film..

That has everything.

Romance. Comedy.

I want a romedyl

Two birds with one stone.

What?

Classes and masses.

Get them both.

- Great ideal

Writers are such copycats nowadays.

They make a dozen films

with the same successful idea.

Someone's remaking

this hit South Indian film.

Now everyone's working on

the same idea.

That's the business. - But, Sir,

Why don't you sit here

instead of me? - Sir,

No, no, I'll go get a message.

You sit here.

- Sorry, Sir. Go on.

Last night I saw this Hollywood film.

And it just clicked.

I knew then this is my gold standard.

I took the next flight here.

Now, I'm looking for a mixed writer

...who can write a Bollywood

film, Hollywood-style.

Mixed writer? Great idea.

Money is not a problem.

I want to make a film that has

Comedy, flirting and steaminess

Kickassl

Kickass?

- Kickassl

Kickassl

Oh Kickassl

First half, Meet Parents.

Second half, Meet F***ers.

Mix and match. We have a silver jubilee.

Look, Armaan,

Ji..

Armaan-ji.

These are famous films.

We can't just copy, I mean

We'd get caught.

So what good is he for?

Get creative, man.

So what if we're caught?

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