La La Land Page #17

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Sebastian plays a baby grand piano -- the source, we realize,

of the music we've been hearing...

As he watches Laura dance with her new fiancé -- this woman he

has known for so many years as a romantic cynic, now once

again full of all the youthful innocence of first love -- his

thoughts seem to drift. The music comes to a close and...

117 LATER:
Sebastian with Laura, by the orange trees...

LAURA:

You remember the McKenzies?

SEBASTIAN:

Oh God, I didn't see them.

LAURA:

Yeah. They kept going, "oh Sebastian's so

handsome".

Sebastian smiles. Then --

SEBASTIAN:

You look beautiful.

(beat)

I hope it was ok. I haven't played in a while.

LAURA:

You were great

(pause)

You're always great when you play.

Sebastian is silent. Then --

LAURA (CONT'D)

Now -- listen to me. I want you to save

for a down payment. You understand? You

need a home.

SEBASTIAN:

Yes ma'am.

LAURA:

I'm not gonna be hovering anymore.

SEBASTIAN:

...You still think New York?

LAURA:

I think so. Maybe Boston. I don't know,

it's exciting...

Sebastian smiles again. Some calls from the distance --

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LAURA (CONT'D)

Ah I gotta -- the future in-laws...

She lights up. Likes the sound of that.

LAURA (CONT'D)

Is my...my hair...?

Sebastian, without a word, pulls a strand back. Laura smiles,

kisses him on the cheek. A quiet, tender moment. Then she

hurries off. Sebastian stands there. Watches...

WE FADE OUT.

118 INT. SEBASTIAN'S APARTMENT - MORNING

RINGING. Sebastian is awoken. Groaning, he rolls over. Lets

the phone ring. It keeps going. Endless... Finally, fed up, he

reaches for it. Answers --

SEBASTIAN:

What...?

WOMAN #2 (O.S.)

Hi, I'm trying to reach Mia Dolan.

Sebastian is taken aback. He goes to hang up, saying just --

SEBASTIAN:

Wrong number.

WOMAN #2 (O.S.)

-- She's not answering her cell and I was

told I might find her here.

Sebastian pauses. Hurt by the mere mention of Mia's name --

SEBASTIAN:

Yeah, well...not anymore.

WOMAN #2 (O.S.)

Ok. If you do talk to her --

SEBASTIAN:

I won't.

WOMAN #2 (O.S.)

-- please tell her Jane at Amy Brandt

Casting is trying to reach her.

A beat. Sebastian sits up. Suddenly wide-eyed.

SEBASTIAN:

"Casting"...?

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119 INT. MIA'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT

Dinner has just finished. Mia's Mom gives her a kiss --

MIA'S MOM MIA

Night, sweetie. Night, Mom.

-- and heads off, as Mia and her Dad stay behind. Getting up

to scrape the dish --

MIA'S DAD

You want some more rice?

MIA:

I'm ok.

MIA'S DAD

You look hungry.

MIA:

I'm good...

A moment. Mia's Dad puts a few more dishes away, then sits

back down across from her.

MIA'S DAD

It's fun having you back. Your mom

ditches me at ten.

Mia laughs. A moment.

MIA:

You took down the swing.

MIA'S DAD

She made me.

A smile.

MIA'S DAD (CONT'D)

I've still got all your old tapes.

MIA:

Oh God. Throw those away.

MIA'S DAD

Never.

Just then -- a loud, persistent HONK. Mia's Dad looks up,

eyebrow raised. Mia turns, hearing it as well. The HONKING

is nearby -- just outside...

Mia's thoughts suddenly sharpen. Ears perk up. She's heard the

honking before:

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHT.

MIA'S DAD (CONT'D)

What the hell...?

Disbelief on Mia's face. It can't be. She heads to the nearest

window. There -- at the corner, smack-dab in front of her

house -- is SEBASTIAN'S CAR.

A NEIGHBOR angrily yells at him. Sebastian sees Mia. They lock

eyes. And on that --

120 EXT. MIA'S HOME / SEBASTIAN'S CAR - MOMENTS LATER

Mia and Sebastian stand next to his car.

MIA:

Why did you come here?

SEBASTIAN:

Because I have good news.

MIA:

Ok...

SEBASTIAN:

Amy Brandt. The casting director.

MIA:

I know who she is.

SEBASTIAN:

She was at your play. And she loved it.

And she loved it so much that she wants

you to come audition for a huge movie

she's got.

He's brimming over with excitement. But Mia just shakes

her head.

MIA:

I'm not going.

SEBASTIAN:

...Excuse me?

MIA:

I'm -- no... That will kill me.

SEBASTIAN:

That's it?

MIA:

Yes.

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SEBASTIAN:

So you're happy here?

MIA:

I'm happier.

SEBASTIAN:

Why won't you come?

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