Love Affair Page #3

As a matter of fact, I know a woman

who lives on the next island.

I'm shocked and amazed.

She's amazing. Want to come?

Do you feel you need a chaperon?

- She's my aunt.

- Your aunt?

A couple hours with a guy and his

aunt... Meet me in 20 minutes.

Do you have an aunt on every island?

Your aunt?

Sure.

Oh, ducks!

Out! Go on.

Holy Moses! Get!

For God's sake, Michael!

What are you doing here?

- You're the only restaurant in town.

- This is a surprise.

She's a surprise, too.

You, her, what a surprise.

You certainly have got yourself

a handful.

Actually, no, I don't.

He's got the handful? Good.

Very good. It's about time.

I like that.

You've got the wrong girl.

I say, you're a knockout in person

and look so much younger.

Do they make you up on television?

This is not Lynn,

this is Terry MclKay.

We were on a plane together and

we had to land on the islands and...

Why were you

on a plane together?

- We were going to Australia.

- We're friends.

This isn't Lynn.

Friends?

- This isn't the girl you'll marry?

- No.

Well...

- We gotta be back on the boat by 5.

- It's nice to meet you.

Friends?

Rau, come and look who's here.

So...

Well...

How's the new job?

How is it? Is it fun?

Is it satisfying, at least?

Say no more. Say no more.

Eloquent, isn't he?

A born broadcaster.

How are you doing?

This is Rau. Terry MclKay.

- Look at you! How big he is!

- Come see the little one.

We're going to see the baby.

Be right back.

What do you think of your brother?

Tell me, as a friend, what do you

think of Michael's fiance?

Well, we just met, Mike and I.

- You're a new friend?

- I haven't met Lynn.

Neither have I, as I'm sure

you've gathered by now.

- Are you in broadcasting?

- No.

- What do you do?

- Music.

- Music?

- Music.

Your house is beautiful.

It's rather nice.

I'd never leave here.

I hope you don't feel awkward

being here with Michael...

...when he's engaged.

I'm engaged myself.

Are you happy?

I'd better be.

I have everything I want.

- That's what Michael says.

- Why do you think he's wrong?

I didn't say he was wrong.

Naive, maybe.

The trick in life isn't

getting what you want...

...it's wanting it after you get it.

For people like you and Michael,

the getting is easy.

Would you like something to eat?

Thanks, but don't go to any trouble.

No, it's no trouble at all.

Your horses are beautiful.

They seem devoted.

Bernard and Sophie? They're devoted,

but then they're stuck on an island.

Horses are not monogamous.

I made this tea cake yesterday.

Could you slice it for me, please?

Swans, of course, are.

- Are what?

- Monogamous.

- They are?

- Unremittingly.

You make them sound almost boring.

- I mean...

- I know what you mean.

- Roosters?

- Not monogamous.

You've heard?

- Do you find them boring?

- Depends on the rooster.

What about ducks?

What about ducks?

They're worse. They're promiscuous,

and they are terribly indiscreet.

- I try not to make judgements.

- About what?

About whether or not

somebody wants to...

...if you'll excuse the expression...

...f*** a duck.

Please don't misunderstand.

I'm not recommending it.

But I don't necessarily view it

as a moral failure.

No. I mean, no.

How long were you married?

Dearie, I am married,

although he died 12 years ago.

I am married.

Haven't we forgotten something?

Yes. Forks.

If I'd known

I was going to live to 86...

...I wouldn't have let the maid go.

You like it?

Very much.

Michael did it.

- Back when he played football.

- Does he still paint?

I don't think so.

I doubt he has the time.

He's so busy...

...in other places...

...pursuing other things...

...if you'll excuse the expression...

...other ducks.

Other ducks.

But I'm not sure Michael is a duck.

He does a pretty good

imitation of one.

Sometimes I feel he's desperate.

Impostors are usually

desperate to behave...

...like what they know they're not.

But as a duck...

...I have no doubt he's very credible

and highly energetic.

You're worried about him?

I didn't say I was worried about him.

I hope you won't turn out to be

one of those irritating women...

...who think they can read minds.

Okay. I'm worried.

Why?

I just...

I just want him to have what I had.

I've been lucky.

I always knew what I wanted.

He's settling down, isn't he?

Michael may just be the ugly duckling

who doesn't know he's a swan.

He thinks he's a duck. He'll probably

continue to behave like a duck...

...until he finds another swan.

Maybe he's found one.

I'm quite sure he's found one.

Five o'clock.

- You must go?

- Yes.

- May I...?

- Thank you.

Thank you.

I wore this when I was married.

Beautiful.

Well, off you go.

These petals are

supposedly the hands...

...of a Polynesian princess.

It's been hanging around

for 62 years...

...and it's still holding together.

I wish I could say

the same for myself.

We'll see you soon.

We've got an hour and a half

before the plane.

- Shuffleboard? Bingo?

- Bingo?

Forget the bingo.

It was a good day. Thanks.

You're right.

I'd better go pack.

We're heading into a rough sea.

Mike, let's forget the plane.

We have two days.

- Will he be at the gate?

- IKen?

Yeah.

- Lynn?

- Yeah.

Excuse me,

what would you like for lunch?

- I'm not gonna have anything.

- Neither will I.

- All right.

- Thank you.

- Did you say something?

- No.

Ladies and gentlemen...

...we'll be on the ground shortly.

The temperature in New York

is 41 degrees.

Let me take this opportunity

to thank you for flying with us.

If you travel to our part

of the world...

...we look forward to

seeing you again.

It's about that time.

Excuse me,

it's time to put up your seat.

Thank you.

Well, it won't be long now.

- Happy?

- What?

- What makes you happy?

- You're embarrassing me.

- Is that an embarrassing question?

- What makes you happy?

Embarrassing you.

I'm happy when I don't want to be

anyplace but where I am.

You happy now?

You know I've never been faithful

to anyone in my life.

- Is your father alive?

- My father?

No.

- Why?

- What would he say to you about me?

He'd say, "You're hung up on a guy...

...because you cruised around Bali Hai

for 3 days? Isn't that nutty?"

It's nutty to get hung up

on a guy like that.

- It is?

- It's crazy.

You don't know if the guy likes kids.

See?

The subject never even came up.

It should.

I mean, if you really want to...

Take a chance?

Take a chance on this guy.

Make him wait.

Make him get his life in order.

Even maybe go so far

as to find his own job.

How long should I make him wait?

Three months?

- Three months?

- Three months.

If he's worth it, he'll be there.

Where will you be...

...on May 8th at 5:02 p. m.?

We'll land in a few minutes.

- Want to think it over?

- Do you?

Absolutely not.

Top of the Empire State Building?

It's not the tallest building

anymore, but you can't miss it.

May 8th, 5:
02 p. m.?

- Nervous?

- Oh, yeah.

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