Their honeymoon almost over, and their relationship somewhat improved after Mimi's effort to suppress her negative reactions, the couple visits one of Michael's childhood haunts.
50 EXT. SCENIC VIEW - DAY 50
From the top of a small mountain, we can see an entire
Pennsylvania river valley, filled with little towns and
bordered by tree-covered mountains.
Michael and Mimi stand at the scenic view, holding hands,
looking out at the valley.
MIMI
I'm so sorry we didn't get to look
around more. It's such a beautiful
place.
MICHAEL
The countryside is beautiful. The
cities have some nice old areas, but
mostly they're a little run down.
They look nicer from a distance.
MIMI
I'll miss it. I wish we could stay
longer.
There is a pause. Mimi looks at Michael.
MIMI
(cont.)
I know. You're glad it's over.
MICHAEL
(laughing)
A little bit. I'm sorry.
Mimi tries to take Michael's comment in stride, but her mood
darkens a little.
MIMI
Don't be sorry.
(pause)
I'll miss it, though. I had a good
time.
They stand in silence for a moment.
MICHAEL
We used to come up here at night
when I was in high school, and drink
beer, and smoke pot. Play the
guitar. The rocks would stay warm
at night from the sun hitting them
all day.
MIMI
That sounds nice. I wish I were
there.
MICHAEL
I wish you were too.
MIMI
Except that you never would have
gotten close enough to talk to me.
I was just a fright in high school.
MICHAEL
I'm sure you looked nice.
MIMI
No. You never would have looked
twice at me.
(pause)
I still don't understand why you
look twice at me now.
MICHAEL
Oh, Mimi. What a thing to say.
MIMI
I don't.
MICHAEL
(putting his arm
around Mimi)
You're the most exciting person I've
ever met. No one else comes close.
Mimi shakes her head. She's not convinced.
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