Husbands and Wives Page #9

- I'd give an objective evaluation.|- I don't want an objective evaluation.

I'd like something a little more|supportive and generous.

- From that character in your office?|- He's not a character.

- Are you in love with him?|- No! Why, because I show him my poems?

- I saw Dr. Ritchie today.|- Oh, where?

I went back into psychotherapy.

You don't need psychotherapy,|and certainly not with her!

Why? Because she's postmodern?

Anyone who thinks the Sabine women|had it coming to them...

That's not it.

- I don't flirt.|- Don't tell me that.

I've seen you do it.

You put on a different personality.

- You're crazy.|- You pretend to want things you don't.

- Like?|- Going to Europe.

That's flirting. You couldn't survive|off the island of Manhattan.

You misrepresented yourself to me.

What do you mean by that?

Like you had one child then|decided that was it.

- I'm not the same person I was.|- That's why relationships go sour.

- You hate change.|- Change equals death.

Bullshit. That's bullshit!

Maybe your students think it's|insightful, but it means nothing.

Life is made of change.

If you don't change,|you just shrivel up.

I don't want to.|You get sexual at the oddest times.

You use sex to express every|emotion but love.

You were attracted to me...

...because in some way,|I reminded you of Harriet.

But I disappointed you|because I was too normal.

I liked you because|you were decent and not crazy.

- And you found that too boring.|- No...

...as it turns out you were|as crazy as her.

- So I did remind you of Harriet.|- No...

...I had a feeling you|were unstable.

On the surface you were...

...but now that we're having problems,|you're not.

This is all very clear to me.

- We both couldn't sleep one night,|remember...

...and we found Wild Strawberries|on cable...

...we stayed up all night watching it?|That was great.

We were going to the faculty dinner|and we were on Fifth Avenue...

...on an icy black night.|We were walking downtown.

Suddenly we decided not to go|to the dinner...

...it was such a beautiful night.|We walked into Central Park.

You could see every star. You were|so beautiful in that black dress.

- Don't do that.|- Why not?

Because it's over and we both know it.

Do we?

All that stuff...|Those memories, they're just memories.

They're from years gone by.

They're isolated moments...

...they don't tell the whole story.

Several days later,|Gabe moved into a hotel.

I wasn't being totally honest|with Gabe.

Because I didn't want to hurt him.|But I knew what I wanted.

I was in love with Michael.|I wanted to be free to...

...pursue that and not have to lie|or sneak around or anything.

How could I be 100% honest with Judy?

I loved her|and I didn't want to hurt her.

What am I gonna say?

That I'm becoming infatuated|with a 20-year-old?

That I see myself sleepwalking|into a mess?

Then why didn't you stop yourself?

There was something in my marriage|that I was not getting. Rain...

- There was excitement there.|- Rain had a boyfriend.

I know. Everything about|it was wrong.

That did not deter me.

If anything, as usual,|there was something interesting.

So, what is it?|You have a self-destructive streak?

I don't know.|My heart...

...does not know from logic.

Hello?

Oh, Michael, please.

I can't keep discussing this.

It was a decision I needed to make...|No. Wanted to make.

I said I'm sorry.|I can't keep discussing this.

No. I don't want to have a drink.|I have to go.

Well, you make it hard!|I have to go.

Later, Judy helped Michael get|over the loss of Sally.

Here we go.

- Heavens, Judy.|- Pretty good, huh?

That's mine, where's yours?

I am so happy that's not true.

Thanks.

Right, shall I be mum?|Cheers.

- It's a real treat.|- You're welcome.

- Where's your wife?|- We're not together anymore.

Oh, you writers. You're so...

Happy birthday!

Did you meet that woman Jessica?

No, I met Angela, though.

- Did you see that?|- What?

It's incredible, this time of year.

Oh, I love storms.

They said we were supposed to|get some of that hurricane.

- It's really coming down heavy.|- How fitting. I was born in a storm.

It's dangerous.

She looks great.

She's 21!|It's absolutely incredible.

- Our littler Rainer.|- I'm gonna be 55.

It's our 25th wedding|anniversary in June.

Don't worry.|We got some light in here for you.

I know I paid that bill.

Take some of these candles out there.

I can't believe this.|I know I had a flashlight.

Oh, this is just my luck on my own|birthday. It goes black.

You look very pretty in candlelight.

Oh, did you see the lightning flashes?

It's supposed to get worse. How's|everybody gonna get home now?

Happy birthday.

I didn't want to give it to|you in the other room because...

...it could be misconstrued, so...

...I've been hiding it in my jacket.|- Very nice.

That's lovely!

That is so pretty.

Happy birthday.

- Why would it be misconstrued?|- It would just look funny.

Because you have a boyfriend.

People wouldn't understand.

It wouldn't look funny at all.|It's beautiful.

- You know what I'd really like?|- What?

A nice birthday kiss.

- You want a birthday kiss?|- Yeah.

Happy birthday.

- That's all?|- I'm drunk. This is not funny.

What do you mean?|That was a birthday kiss.

You want me to stick|my tongue down your throat?

Come on, you know what I mean.

You got a boyfriend in the other room.

I know. It's not serious.|It isn't serious.

Listen, I can't even|have this conversation.

Not that I haven't thought about it.

I have, but it's just too crazy. L...

It's so disappointing.

It isn't disappointing.|You got a boyfriend.

You couldn't ask for a|more romantic moment.

I mean, it's my 21 st birthday, and...

...we're in a storm,|the lights are out and there's...

...the rain sweeping the skyline.|- Why do I hear...

...$50,000 worth of psychotherapy...

...dialing 911 now?|- It's magical. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I've had a|little too much to drink too.

- Me too. I had...|- I'm just...

You want to kiss?|I mean, you want a real kiss?

You want an actual,|professional kiss?

- Yes.|- Both lips, upper and lower.

- At once?|- I've thought about it.

- I gotta tell you.|- Come here.

I was just hoping that lightning|can't come into a penthouse...

...because it was tumultuous outside.|It was crashing all around and...

...the scene had to be played.|I mean, I was...

...I wanted to kiss her,|it was pouring...

...but I figured,|any second the lightning...

...would come right|into the apartment and...

...and that I would die.

I don't want to spend Sunday together,|because I need time alone!

- Be alone! I'm not pushing you.|- Yes. Yes, you are, in that...

...quiet, steady way of yours.|"Supportive," is your word.

"Understanding."|Stop being so understanding.

I still have feelings for Sally.

Feelings I don't think|I could ever have for you.

Oh, God! Where are you...?|Oh, for...

- I'm sorry.|- I never want to see you again!

- I need you.|- It's good to know how you feel.

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