The Hottest State Page #5

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his blue work shirt.

And I'd sit

on the back of the couch,

and I'd scratch his back.

I'd scratch for as long as

my mom would let me.

When I went to bed at night,

my fingers

would be stained blue.

And you like that?

Yeah - I did.

Do you ever miss

your father?

No, never.

[Music plays]

Can you see me?

[Music plays]

Would you like me

to scratch your back?

[Music plays]

Stand up,

and go to the bathroom.

Why?

Just do it.

I wanted to tell her

I loved her.

I loved everything

about her.

I loved the way

she made me feel

even when

that was miserable.

I loved the way

she bought a dress -

the way she made love

in bathrooms -

the way

she ate chocolate.

I loved her mother -

her drunk

blue-letter writing father.

I loved every thought

she ever had.

Sarah:

Are you okay?

William:
I just need to get

some fresh air.

Well, go get us some beer,

maybe some OJ for the morning.

Yeah good.

Sarah:

What is it?

I don't know.

I got this weird flash

of nervousness, all of a sudden.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Go get us some beer, okay.

Okay, I'm on it.

Don't forget the OJ!

No problema.

Bye.

William:

I ran through the city.

I wasn't looking

for a place to buy beer.

I just ran.

[Music plays]

- No!

- Yes!

You don't understand.

[Music plays]

You know, you're not supposed

to drink the water down here.

But it's in a bottle.

No, but it's -

No, it's in a bottle.

Alright.

Turista.

[Music plays]

Sarah:

Queria hacer una preguntica

Mi novio y yo yo nos

quere mos casar -

y yo no se si usted nos

podria ayudar con informacion.

Hotel proprietor:

Pero claro que si mija!

Sarah:
Necesitimos alquien

que nos pueda casar

rapidito y ajito precio.

Hotel proprietor:

Aja El esposo mio, miesposo Carlos,

los casa bien aruto.

Mira el se enchentru

en la zapateria la vermosa

con la calle el Indio.

Puede ir alla

ahora miso sae?

Sarah:

Gracias!

Hotel proprietor:

Y Felicidades.

Sarah:

Gracias!

What?

Well -

Carmen Maria said

it's possible to get married,

if you really

want to do that.

Today?

If you don't want to do it,

it's not a big deal.

No, I didn't say

I didn't want to do it.

I just said, "Today?"

Look, I don't know.

I'm just not sure

if I can be away from you.

And how many times

in a person's life

are you going to fall in love?

I mean -

I'd love to marry you.

I figure,

as long as we maintain

a sense of ourselves

as individuals -

and not become some sloppy,

clingy couple

whose lives revolve

around each other -

then, it might be better

if we did get married.

Then, if something goes wrong,

or goes weird -

which, you know,

it most likely will -

we'd have to figure it out,

and one of us

couldn't just run away.

William:

Do you want to have a kid?

Sarah:

Yeah. But not right away.

William:

No, not right away, of course not.

So, what do you think?

Am I crazy?

Let's do it.

Really?

I want to do it.

I mean,

you have to be sure.

If we do this,

we'll be mentioned

in each other's obituaries,

no matter what.

Let's get married.

Let's be individuals,

let's have kids -

- Yeah, but not right away.

- Not right away.

But, f*** it, man,

let's do it.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

Sarah:

I don't understand why you say that.

Well because it's my life.

Yes.

Mom -

I know it's fast

but it's what we wanted Mom.

William?

William, come here.

Do you mind

talking to her?

Just talk to her.

Hello, Mrs. Garcia.

Mrs. Garcia:

So you what to carry my daughter.

That's right ma'am, I do.

Mrs. Garcia:

Stop calling me ma'am.

You sound insincere.

Fair enough.

Mrs. Garcia:

Is she pregnant?

No, she's not pregnant.

Mrs. Garcia:

I didn't have Sarah till I was 30.

That myth about a young mother

having pretty babies isn't true.

Yup! I understand.

Mrs. Garcia:

Now listen to me very carefully.

Okay.

Mrs. Garcia:

You are a complete idiot.

You are both exceedingly -

lacking in intelligence.

Am I being clear?

Yes, I think you are.

Mrs. Garcia:
Since it doesn't look

like I can do anything

to change your mind -

I only can hope you prove me wrong.

I hope so, too.

Mrs. Garcia:

Now give me back to Sarah.

Okay. Bye, Mrs. Garcia.

Hi Mom.

Okay.

Yes, I understand.

Okay.

I love you too, Mom.

Bye.

Hey, what'd she say?

I can't get married.

What'd she say?

She said -

that it was a good idea.

That you'd be good for me.

That I'll never

make it on my own.

She was actually

very surprised because -

she didn't even think

that you liked me that much.

I'm sorry, William,

I was just being ridiculous.

Come here.

No, I can't go anywhere.

- Come here.

- I'm not going to get married.

I know. Two seconds.

Just follow me;

come on.

Sarah:

Where are we going?

Where are we going?

William:

You'll see.

Come on!

Come on!

Sarah:

I'm going.

[Church bells tolling]

Promise me -

if something goes wrong -

if I run away -

you'll find me

and make me kiss you.

Nothing will go wrong.

Just promise.

I promise.

[Music plays]

Thanks.

[In Spanish]

Scene 66 take one.

And took my hand

And you said

there is no question

And you kindly sent me

I knew then

William:

My girlfriend plays guitar.

Guitar player:

Really? Is she any good?

William:

Yeah, she's really good.

Guitar player:

Is she hot?

William:

Yeah she's real hot.

You know what

it is you miss most

when you're separated

from someone -

you lived with and loved?

It's waking

with that warmness beside you.

Once you get used to

that warmness -

it's a hell of a lonely feeling

to wake up without it.

Specially in some dollar -

Can we do it

from the top?

Director:

Yup.

William:

You know what it is you miss most

we you're separated

from someone -

you lived with and loved?

It's waking up

with that warmness beside you.

Once you get used to

that warmness,

it' a hell of

a lonely feeling -

to wake up without it.

Specially in some dollar-a-night

hotel room on the skid.

A hot water bottle won't do,

and a stranger won't do.

It has to be someone

you're used to -

and that you know

loves you.

Director:

Cut!

Hey, is this mike wire

supposed to be like up my ass?

I spent more than half

the money I made on that movie

on phone calls -

to New York,

and on a last minute

plane ticket.

I changed my flight

a lost $700

so I could arrive

three and a half hours earlier.

No sh*t,

I really did that.

I would never see you go

William:

Hey, how're you doing?

I came home early;

I wanted to surprise you.

Sarah:

You did.

William:

I thought it'd be fun.

Sarah:

I'm eating oatmeal.

William:

Yeah I can see. How is it?

Sarah:

It's pretty good.

I got you these.

Thank you.

I brought you that towel

you wanted.

Thanks.

And, here's a present.

It's a green dress.

I saw it on a mannequin,

and it reminded me -

of that one you always wear,

so I bought it.

I don't know

if that's lame or not,

buying something -

for somebody that you know

they already have,

but - it made sense

at the time.

Thank you.

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