Harvest Moon Page #6

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[Brett]:
Harvest Moon.

Fullest moon of the year.

Used to remind the farmers

it was time to bring in the crops.

It's so beautiful.

'Course now we've got

all this scientific stuff

to help us do that,

but I don't know,

I kind of like the tradition.

A little something

I can pass on to Abby.

You're doing

a wonderful job with her.

I bet it's not always easy.

Well, you know,

when it happened,

my life...

Our lives changed forever.

I never thought I'd let

myself feel anything ever again.

I think that's how my dad felt...

When my mom died.

Maybe that's why

he spoiled me here and there,

to make up for it.

But he kept going, you know?

Because I needed him to.

Like you're doing for Abby.

Well, there are some days

that I could use some help.

Rosie's wonderful.

I wasn't talking about Rosie.

[Birds twittering]

[Jen]:
I'll get it!

Know where a girl can find

a pumpkin around here?

Brooke! You made it!

Okay, what is that horrible smell?

That'd be nature.

Brooke, this is Brett Jarrett,

the one I was telling you about.

Hi.

My, they grow them big around here.

Pleasure to meet you, ma'am.

Yeah. Mm-hmm.

I'll take that upstairs for you.

Thank you!

Oh, I just have a couple more

in the car, if you don't mind.

Please?

Hah... hmm.

-I'll see you downstairs.

-Yep.

It was nice meeting you, Brooke.

Likewise.

So what do you think?

Of the man or the room?

Both.

I'm serious, though.

Okay, look,

Jen, this is all very charming,

but let's be honest,

you're a city girl.

I'm not so sure about that anymore.

You can't tell me

you don't miss civilization.

Flush toilets.

Electric lights.

The wheel.

It's not that bad.

And besides, country life

has its perks.

Mm-hmm.

For example,

I have been dying

to share this with you.

It's skin cream.

Brett's mom used to make it

out of the pumpkins

that they grow here.

How inventive.

Try it.

It's amazing.

And that little jar

would be a fortune

back in the city.

All right, okay,

so the condiments are cheaper.

But what about the culture?

What about the nightlife?

I am so glad you asked.

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I've got a song in my head

sounds like the Rolling Stones

singing "Brown Sugar"

[]

When I'm lookin' at you

as you're dancin' like that

I like the summer dress

I dig the cowboy hat

my mind's saying

"she's something

that you'll regret"

my heart's saying "whatever"...

I didn't know it was

going to be a costume party.

Oh, it's nice.

I mean, look at everyone

from the community,

coming together

to help out one of their own.

...I'm thinking years from now

about the both of us...

This kind of thing

would never happen in L.A.

Oh, it'd happen...

Only everybody

would be wearing black

and ignoring each other.

... I'm thinking too much

Evenin', ladies.

Good evening.

Ma'am, may I have this first dance?

Do you mind?

Go! Go!

Thank you!

Yeah, go ahead.

...girl, you'll look real good

on the back of my bike

I see you gettin' your way

when you wanna start a fight

and me sayin' "baby, please"

I see me buying you roses

and us drinkin' fine wine

goin' far-off places

havin' us a good time

walkin' down some beach

I'll take your hand in mine

and get down on one knee

I'm thinkin' about your smile

I'm thinkin' about your touch

I'm thinkin' this ain't love

but it's close enough

I'm thinkin' years from now

about the both of us...

Come on, man.

You can do this.

...maybe I'm thinkin'

I'm thinkin' too much...

So? Are you ever

going to ask me to dance?

Um...

Yes.

...I'm thinkin'

here my chance

why wait?

Yeah, I'm talkin' to you

askin' what's your name

and I'm thinkin' I'm crazy

when I hear you say...

I'm thinkin'

about your smile

I'm thinkin'

about your touch

I'm thinkin' this ain't love

but it's close enough

I'm thinkin' years from now

about the two of us

maybe I'm thinkin'

I'm thinkin' too much

maybe I'm thinkin'

I'm thinkin' too much

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Whoo!

You did so good!

Yeah, I don't know

what's keeping her.

It's just like a woman, right?

...your smile goes

from zero to 60

Geez Louise!

Is that you?

You don't like it?

Would you...

Do me the honor of this dance?

Yes, of course, Phil.

Come on. Let's go.

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...it does something to me

just watching

I love how you laugh

[]

I've gotta warn ya.

Since the last time I danced...

It's... it's been a while.

Dancing with a city girl,

Mr. Jarrett.

People are going to talk.

Let 'em talk.

There's nothing on earth

more pleasing

than the sweet up and down

of your chest

you're eyes crinkle up

and I'm so in love

praying the moment won't pass

[]

It's the sound...

Okay, the first time

I met her was in the diner.

She owns my cousin's farm,

but she came up from the

city to sell it.

But Harry told me Brett's

been messin' with her

and giving her all sorts

of really hard, fake jobs,

hoping that she'll quit,

and they'll be able to buy

back the farm for nothing.

But I feel bad about it

because I'm really

starting to like her.

...your kiss makes me whole

there's something about

how the laughter comes out

that goes straight to my soul

it fades out

and things become quiet...

Ahem.

Can I talk to you?

Right now?

Yeah, right now.

Yeah, sure.

I'll grab us some punch.

So, you and Valerie, huh?

Can you believe it?

Yeah, with those dance moves...

Yeah, he is.

No, that's not true.

That...

That can't be true.

What's not true?

Brooke just told me

how she overheard your cousin

talking about what you've been doing.

Have you really been trying

to cheat me out of the farm?

No, it's not like that.

Okay... how was it, then?

Tell me.

Well, maybe in the beginning,

but, I mean, not now.

Good night.

I told you I didn't like

these people.

We're going to get you back

to the city,

where you know

you can't trust anyone.

Why are you leaving, Jen?

Go back to bed, Abby, okay?

Are you mad at me?

No.

No, of course, I'm not.

Is it my daddy?

Your daddy... is a good guy.

He's a really good guy.

Sometimes, grown-ups do

just dumb things.

All of us.

Then I don't think

I ever want to grow up.

I made this for you.

Abby...

I wish you didn't have to go.

She's not the only one.

You go on back to bed now, honey.

I'll come tuck you in.

Goodbye, Jen.

Are you sure you want to do this?

I have to.

Well, at least talk to Brett

before you go,

give him a chance to explain.

Can I ask you something, Rosie?

Did you know?

[Sighs]

It's okay.

You don't have to say anything.

Thank you anyway.

Okay.

Look, there's probably

nothing I can say

to make this right.

But I need you to understand

that I didn't do this to hurt you.

When it started,

it seemed like

the only thing I could do.

Then you became part of us.

You became part of our lives.

By the time I realized that,

I was too stubborn to own it.

And for that, I am deeply sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

I just...

I need some time.

You know, to figure all this out.

Sometimes, they say it's easier

if you don't have to do it alone.

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