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for a cup of coffee and explain?

I don't think so.

I'll stay on my side of the table.

I promise.

Just call me

when the shoes come in, okay?

Listen, I'm not

Sh*t.

"Tomorrow night. 6:00.

Caf Tangiers on Kinzie.

Now you won't have to follow me. "

Well, my parents eventually split up,

and my mom moved back to Prague.

But my dad's still here.

He lives in California.

I wish I was in California right now.

So, why did you want

to become a photographer?

Fish.

Fish.

Tropical fish, actually.

When I was a kid, I used to go

to the library and pick out all the books...

...with tropical fish, you know.

Beautiful colors and shapes.

When I was eight years old, I realized

someone had to take pictures of the fish.

And I wanted that to be me.

But I grew up and I realized that...

things don't have to be extraordinary

to be beautiful.

The ordinary

could be just as beautiful.

Like what?

Well...

Like--you see the couple there?

Look at the way the girl

is holding on to him so tight.

But he can still drink his coffee.

It looks like she feels safe

wrapped around him.

And if you believe that,

I'll tell you another one.

Take my picture.

I feel beautiful tonight.

Bye.

Bye.

Okay.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Ma'am?

I have your dry cleaning.

Sh*t.

Hey, you're not in China.

I didn't make it past O'Hare.

- What happened?

- I found Lisa.

Whoa.

Here it is.

This is the article she left behind.

The funeral's today.

I can't believe you're

blowing off Shanghai for this.

This isn't actually Lisa.

This is a compact.

What about your woman?

What's her name, anyway?

Rebecca.

Yeah, I mean, isn't--

Sh*t.

Is it broke?

You superstitious?

God, I am so stupid.

Here, give it to me--

- No, no. It's okay.

- I'm sorry.

You're right.

This doesn't make any sense.

One minute I'm looking at rings,

and the next I'm here, doing this.

Whoa.

Whoa, looking at rings?

I didn't realize you were that serious.

Apparently, I'm not.

See, that's how the universe works.

The minute you make a decision--

you decide on anything--

along comes temptation.

What would you do?

Keep them both and hope they didn't find

out about each other is what I would do.

That's perfect.

A**hole.

I have to find out why she left.

She got scared.

Everyone gets scared.

No, not Lisa. She wouldn't have left

Without some sort of letter

or a call or something.

She's not like that.

Something must've happened,

and whatever it was--

Screwed you up big time.

I know she loved me.

So let me borrow

your keys, okay?

Why?

The funeral's today.

It's the only lead I've got.

Oh...my car.

- Come on.

- Okay. I know. I'm sorry.

You just have to be back by 7:00.

I will. Thank you.

I've got a date.

You got a date?

Yeah, I got a date.

With who?

This actress that came into my shop

a couple weeks ago, and, uh...

God, I like her a lot,

I won't be. 6:
00.

I'll be back by 6:00, okay?

"Lisa. I've been trying to find you.

I have your powder case.

Call me at--"

Excuse me?

What can I do for you?

I found a hotel key

in the back yesterday.

A woman left it.

I don't know if you saw her.

She fell right over there.

Broke her heel.

Yesterday?

Yeah, that's right. I remember.

You wanted to leave

the keys with me?

No. Actually, l, uh...

could you give her this note

if she comes back in here?

- No problem.

- Thanks a lot.

Sure.

Lisa!

Lisa!

"Lisa. I returned your key

as you asked.

"You must let me see you

if only for one last time.

"Call me.

My heart can't stand it.

All my love. Daniel. "

Sh*t.

- Ass.

- I'm so sorry.

- Hey, I could explain.

- You are an a**hole.

Do me a favor--

don't ask me for any more favors.

Come on.

Luke...

I found her. I think I found her.

I found her apartment, anyway.

I'm really happy for you, Matty.

I left a note under her door

to meet me at the park tomorrow.

Guess you guys

should have a picnic.

Jesus, man.

My entire evening is screwed.

Look, I'm not really

that late, brother.

Alex doesn't wait for anyone. Trust me.

I've already left three messages.

Well, why didn't you take a cab?

'Cause I was waiting for you.

I was waiting for my car.

Luke, it's not that late.

Go over there? And do what?

Throw little pebbles up at her window?

She's gone. It's over.

Just forget it.

Maybe not.

I hope, for our friendship,

this is who I want it to be.

Want to see how cool I am?

Three rings.

Hello?

Hey, how's it goin'?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Did you get my messages?

No, I lent my car to my buddy Matt,

and he was a little late coming home.

No, sure. He's right here.

Hold on a sec.

She wants to talk to you.

Fix it.

You have to fix it.

Hello?

He's full of sh*t. isn't he?

Yeah, he's full of sh*t, all right.

Yeah. I knew it.

He didn't lend me his car. I took it.

I stole his keys.

That's good.

Why would you do that?

Because I'm a selfish idiot.

And I had this whole thing

going on that...

I don't wanna bore you with it.

Please. I insist.

Okay.

Well, um...

I was looking for somebody.

A woman.

I wasn't thinking.

Got a little desperate.

Oh. I'm sorry.

No.

I should be apologizing to you.

And I am apologizing to you.

I'm very sorry that I ruined your evening.

Did you find her?

I think so. Yeah.

I found where she lives.

Well. you should go back.

and you should look for her.

I think I will. Thanks.

You're boring now.

Give me the phone.

- Okay, Alex. I gotta go.

- Nice to talk to you.

Nice to talk to you, too.

Bye-bye.

She's nice, man.

Thanks.

Hello?

Okay. Why don't I just--

I'll pick you up at the theater.

I think not so, my lord.

Dear lad, believe it,

for they shall yet belie thy happy years

to say thou art a man.

Prosper well in this,

and thou shalt live as freely as thy lord

to call his fortunes thine.

I'll do my best to woo your lady...

...and yet a barful strife.

Whoe'er I woo,

Alex, what's going on?

What do you mean?

Well, I'm sitting in the audience

and I'm getting nothing.

I figured maybe I'm missing something,

so I come, I take a closer look.

But you know what?

I'm still not buying it.

What the hell's

the matter with you today?

Look, the line, "Whoe'er I woo,

defines your character.

You're in love with this guy,

and he is asking you

to help him get another woman!

You're upset, you're confused,

it's tearing you up inside!

We've gotta see the love,

but we've also gotta see the agony.

You have been in love before,

Yes. Sure.

Oh, good. Well, please,

share a little something with us, huh?

God. you sound so close.

Can't believe you're 7.000 miles away.

I know.

It's crazy, isn't it?

How's the weather?

I don't know.

It's still dark out.

Isn't it. Iike.

I--you know what?

I'm so zonked, I didn't

you know what--it's actually a really

nice day out, now that I see it.

Are you sure nothing's wrong?

No. I'm just a little out of it,

that's all.

Well. you better get in it. because

today's meeting is very important.

You'll be fine. honey.

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