Not a Love Story: Making (500) Days of Summer Page #7

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that some strangers

put in their mouths.

Words like ''love''...

that don't mean anything.

Sorry. I'm sorry. I, uh

I quit. I'm

There's enough bullshit

in the world without my help.

[ Elevator Bell Dings ]

[ Woman ]

All right. Next we do running drills.

Hey, you're sketching again.

Yeah, well,just doodling.

Okay, Tom. we got 20 seconds.

Talk to me. You okay?

Yeah, I'm good. I'm great.

You know, my friends

are all in love with you.

You know, it's like we said.

Plenty ofother fish

in the sea.

Thanks.

But, uh, those are guppies.

[ Chuckles ]

Yeah.

Hey, Tom?

Mmm.

Look, I knowyou think

that she was the one,

but I don't.

Now, I thinkyou'rejust

remembering the good stuff.

Next time you look back, I, uh

I really think

you should look again.

[ Acoustic Guitar: ''Bookends'' ]

It's playing at 5:00.

Do you wanna see it?

Um, I don't know.

We could just go back

to your place or-

No, I really want to see it.

Let's go.

[ ''Bookends'' Continues ]

Time it was and what a time it was

It was

A time of innocence

A time ofconfidences

You okay?

Yeah.

What what is it?

The movie?

It's nothing. I'm just

I'm just being stupid.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Preserve your memories

They're all that's left you

It pains me we live in a world...

where nobody's heard

ofSpearmint.

I've never heard ofthem.

I put 'em on that mix

I made you.

They're track one.

Oh, yeah.

[ BellsJingling ]

So, what do you wanna do?

I think I'm just gonna

call it a day.

You don't wanna

get some dinner?

Are you hungry?

You all right?

I'm just tired.

okay.

I got it. Pancakes!

[ Ends ]

[ Rhythmic Banging ]

[ Banging Continues ]

[ Rock ]

[ Man ]

oh, girl, I don't know

all the reasons why

I found the answer

looking in your eye

I go out walking all day long

Take away this lonely man

Soon he will be gone

'Cause I'll tell you everything

About living free

Yes, I can see you, girl

Can you see me

You don't need to know

what I do all day

It's as much as I know

watch it waste away

'Cause I'll tell you everything

About living free

Yes, I can see you, girl

Can you see me

'Cause I'll tell you everything

About being free

Hey, Tom.

I thought I might see you here.

I always loved this place,

ever since you brought me.

So I, uh

I guess I should say

congratulations.

Only ifyou mean it.

Ah. Well, in that case

So, are you okay?

I will be, eventually.

You wanna

Hmm.

[ Sirens In Distance ]

I like your suit.

Ah, thanks.

You look sharp.

[ Laughs ]

So do you.

[ Chuckles ]

Thanks.

I quit the office.

You did?

I didn't know. That's great!

And you, um

you're married.

Yeah. It's crazy, huh?

You should have told me

when we were at the

I know.

You know, at the wedding

when we were dancing.

Well, he hadn't asked me yet.

But he was in your life.

Yeah.

So why'd you dance with me?

'Cause I wanted to.

You just do what you want,

don't you?

You neverwanted to be

anybody's girlfriend,

and now you're somebody's wife.

Surprised me too.

I don't think I'll ever

understand that.

I mean,

it doesn't make sense.

Itjust happened.

Right, but that's what

I don't understand.

Whatjust happened?

I just I just woke up one day,

and I knew.

Knew what?

What I was never sure ofwith you.

You know what sucks?

Realizing that everything

you believe in is complete

and utter bullshit.

It sucks.

What do you mean?

Uh, you know, destiny,

and soul mates, and true love,

and all that childhood

fairy tale nonsense.

You were right.

I-I should have listened to you.

No.

Yeah. what?

What are you smiling at?

Tom.

what?

What are you looking at me

like that for?

Well, you know,

I guess it's 'cause...

I was sitting in a deli

and reading Dorian Gray

and... a guy comes up to me...

and asked me about it,

and... now he's my husband.

Yeah. And... so?

So, what if I'd gone to the movies?

What if I had gone

somewhere else for lunch?

What if I'd gotten there

It was

It was meant to be.

And I just kept thinking,

Tom was right.

No.

Yeah, I did.

[ Laughs ]

I did.

Itjust wasn't me

that you were right about.

I should go.

But I'm really happy to see

that you're doing well.

[ Whistling ]

Summer!

I really do hope

that you're happy.

[ Narrator]

Most days ofthe year

are unremarkable.

They begin and they end...

with no lasting memories

made in between.

Most days have no impact...

on the course ofa life.

May 23 was a Wednesday.

Are you interviewing?

Sorry?

Are you interviewing

for the position?

Oh, yeah. why? Are you?

Yeah.

Mm-hmm.

My competition.

It would appear.

Yeah. So, a little awkward.

Yeah.

Well, I hope you, um,

don't get thejob.

Well, I hope you

don't get thejob.

[ Laughs ]

[ Laughs ]

Have I seen you before?

Me? I don't think so.

Do you ever go

to Angelus Plaza?

Yes. That's, like,

my favorite spot in the city.

Yeah. Okay. Except for

the parking lots, but

Yeah. I I agree.

Yeah, yeah.

I think I've seen you there.

Really?

Yeah.

I haven't seen you.

You must not

have been looking.

[ Narrator]

lfTom had learned anything,

it was that you can't ascribe

great cosmic significance...

to a simple earthly event.

Coincidence.

That's all anything ever is.

Nothing more than coincidence.

[ Man ]

Tom Hansen.

Yeah.

Come on back.

Thankyou.

Tom had finally learned

there are no miracles.

There's no such thing as fate.

Nothing is meant to be.

He knew. He was sure of it now.

Tom was

Sorry. Um

I just left, uh

Can I one second.

[ Narrator]

He was pretty sure.

- Hey.

- You again.

Yeah. I, uh, wasjust wondering...

if maybe after this, if, um, you

you want to get some coffee

or something.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sort ofsupposed to

meet someone after this.

Okay.

Sure.

What's that?

[ Laughs ]

why not?

Okay. Well, then I'll just, uh

I'll wait foryou

we- We'll figure it out.

we'll figure it out.

- My name's Tom.

- Nice to meet you. I'm Autumn.

[ Man ]

She's got you high

and you don't even knowyet

She's got you high

and you don't even knowyet

The sun's in the sky

It's warming up your bare legs

And you can't deny

you're looking for the sunset

She's got you high

and you don't even knowyet

It's the search for the time

before it leaves without you

Have you lost your mind

or has she taken all ofyours too

What's this about

I figured love would shine through

We've lost romance

This world, its turns will see you through

open your mind

Believe it's gonna come true

Keep romance alive

and hope she's gonna tell you

What's this about

I figured love would shine through

We've lost romance

This world, its turns will see you through

open your mind

Believe it's gonna come true

Keep romance alive

and hope she's gonna tell you

She's got you high

and you don't even knowyet

The sun's in the sky

It makes for happy endings

You can't deny

you want a happy ending

What's this about

I figured love would shine through

We've lost romance

This world, its turns will see you through

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