Open My Eyes (2014) - full transcript

-Music-

In the beginning God created the
heavens and earth.

My love... my child... my Paul.

Who says that beauty is the eye
of the beholder?

Beauty is beauty.

You know when you see it or not.

Let’s be honest.

Some people are beautiful,

and some people aren’t.

Plain and simple.

Let me tell you what’s
beautiful.



Power is beautiful.

Wealth is beautiful.

Style is beautiful.

As an artist, I have the
responsibility...

to search it, find it,

and capture it with my camera.

It has always been my dream

To create something truly
transcendent.

Something pure and beautiful

That goes beyond

This ugly world we live in.

C’mon doll face.

Give me some attitude.

Tony, move that key two steps to
the right



Guys...

Okay okay okay.

That’s good!

Let’s go.

What are you giving me
indifference?

This is the cover of vogue.

This is your career.

What does that mean to you?

Get that stupid smile off your
face.

Human beings smile.

You, are not a human being.

Not right now.

Human beings are sick.

Ugly.

Hateful.

You...

you’re are above all that.

You’re untouched by sorrows.

No cares, no worries.

Why?

Because you’re beautiful.

Perfect.

Yes... that’s the one.

Download those files.

Yes sir.

We’re done here.

-MUSIC-

Aren’t you gonna look at the
other pictures?

Of course not.

I know I got it.

Have I ever told you how awesome
you are?

Yeah...

Not often enough though.

Are you gonna call the client?

No... That’s your job.

What if they don’t like them?

Tony, remember that model shoot
we did for Lancome?

Real dog show, right?

Yes, I remember.

See, I have the ability

To take a plain pretty girl

And turn her into a goddess.

So, you’ll be fine.

Call the client and tell him
what a genius I am.

Send him the files?

No... send them in the morning.

Make ’em wait for it.

Attaboy Tony.

This calls for a night out in
town.

Good idea.

Carmen?

Why not.

Yes please... I can use a drink

Not so fast sugar.

You still have work to do.

So... I guess I’m not invited?

Not tonight babe.

Tonight is Carmen’s night.

When’s it gonna be my night?

When you have legs like hers.

-MUSIC-

Good night

Whatever

Umm... you got that stuff?

Don’t I always?

Get it out

Here you go...

Cheers

After the Philly show

We’re gonna fly down to New
Orleans...

and start recording the new
album.

My album

No silly!

My album

If I don’t have it done by April

I will be in breach with the
label

But, I tell you what...

I’ll record that song of
yours...

Open my eyes?

Yea... that one

But I wanted that to be my
single

Stop whinning, you’re lucky I
even like it

You’re such a jerk!

C’mon... let’s face it...

You’re in no shape to be
recording right now

You’re voice is shot

And the girls have been
complaining

That you’ve been throwing them
off key

You gotta lay off the booze and
the blow for a while

What are you talking about?

I didn’t even drink before I
met you

Hey, I introduced you to the
high life

It’s not my fault you can’t
handle it

Whatever...

Paul...

Carmen Pena, pleasure to meet
you!

Carmen!

Hey Manny!

Tony!

Hey Paul...

It’s always great to see you.

Likewise Manny.

But there’s... how do you say?

A small problem.

What small problem?

I didn’t know you were
coming... today.

And I gave your regular table
to another guest.

But, there’s plenty available

as you can see

Yea, I can see that Manny

But I don’t want any other table

I want my table

Why does it have to be that
stupid table?

It’s my mistake... I’ll fix
it

Just give me a minute

Hold on...

Who did you give my table to...
anyway

It’s nobody

You gave a nobody my table?

Don’t embarrass me

It’s a rock star... that’s
it

Yea well... it better be Mick
Jagger

It’s Todd Evans

Are you kidding me?!

Paul... I don’t want any
trouble here

Everything will be okay

We’ll be okay... enjoy the
night

I’ll be right back

Well... well... well

Look who we have here!

Did somebody get your table?

Yea... and I aim to get it back!

You’re the photographer...

Take a picture, it’ll last
longer

You know what Todd?

You have some nerve showing your
face around this side of town

Especially after that job you
screwed me on

Hey man! You know how the game
is played

You’re not new to this

I owed some favors to somebody

And I had to put a word for him
instead of you

Just let it go, man!

Let it go, huh?!

Yea... let it go!

Guys, chill out!

Why don’t we share and share
alike?

What do you think?

Share and share alike... huh?!

That might work

As long as she’s included in
the deal...

Real funny!

Mr. Evans, I’m such a huge fan
of yours...

and I love your last album

Please, Mr. Evans was my father

Just call me Todd

You know what? Whatever!

This is Carmen Penaa

She’ll be on the cover of
Vogue next month

I’d like to see her some place
else sooner

Hello?! I’m sitting right
here!

This is Abigail

And this the great
photographer... Paul Sanders

You are the one that takes
pictures of all those women?

I do

Would you consider me for a
subject?

Do you have any experience?

Oh... I’ve got plenty of
experience

I meant modeling

She ain’t no model... she’s
just a backup singer with
benefits

What is your problem?!

Hey, relax and don’t forget

If it wasn’t for me, you’d
still be singing in the church
choir

You know Todd...

I don’t think you’ll be
getting any of those benefits
tonight

Umm... you never know

If it wasn’t for me, you’d
still be in the church choir

She ain’t no model

She’s just a backup singer
with benefits

But I wanted that to be my
single

You’re lucky I even like it

Your voice is shot...

and the girls have been
complaining you’re throwing
them off key

I never even drank before I met
you

I introduced you to the high
life...

it’s not my fault you can’t
handle it

Is that gonna really help?

Don’t do that to me!

Abigail...

Can I ask you a simple question?

When are you going to turn your
life around?

’Cause... you ain’t living
long like this!

I don’t want any God talk
right now

I’m not talking about God...

I’m talking about your
physiology...

I’m no doctor but that...
can’t be good for you

Well, maybe I’m going for a
new look

Maybe... but most people
wouldn’t want that look...

Until they’re dead

What’s happened to you Abby?

When you use to hang around
here...

You use to be so full of life,
ambition...

Now... you’re reduced to doing
this!

I’m doing what I have to do

And how’s that working for you?!

I’ve told you before and
I’ll tell you again...

We meet every Tuesday night at
the church meeting hall

It’s very informal

You can come talk or just listen

Thank you but I can handle this

I’m just trying to be a friend

What was that man saying?

Share and share alike

You like her?

Wait a minute... I am not yours
to give away

Says who?

You’re a pig! I’m outta here

Hold on...

Don’t be like
that... besides...

All those beautiful pictures I
took of you

I can just hire someone else and
get rid of ’em you know?!

You know what Paul, do whatever
you’d like!

I’ll handle this

Of course you will

Take your hands of me!

Okay... don’t even give me
that innocent act

You know how the game’s played

Is that what it is Paul? A
game...

We’re just having a good time

I am not for sale!

We’re all for sale babe...

Some of us charge more than
others

Alright, I probably deserved
that

Give me a double

I’d like to go home now

Go ahead... be my guest

Would you at least give me money
for a cab

Umm... what was your name again?

You’re a pig... I’m leaving

Wait... I can give you a ride
home

Are you even capable of love?

I don’t think so...

Can you even relate to people as
human beings?

You’re misjudging me

I was just here for a good time

And you don’t let anything get
in your way... do you?

Not even your mother!

Woah... woah... wait a minute!

Don’t even go there...
that’s way below the belt!

Why... does it hurt Paul?

Somehow I find it hard to
believe

You know what? She was old... she
was suffering...

and she was going to die anyways

You could’ve been there for her

I was working

You were on vacation!

My conscience is clean

You don’t have conscience

You know what, I don’t have to
explain myself to you

Come with me... Stay here... Do
whatever you want!

I had it with you!

Hey my old friend... Looks like
you’ve...

lost your ways with the ladies,
huh?!

Two things... You’re old...
she’s yours!

That’s not nice

Everything okay... Everybody
having a good time?

And you... You ever give my
table away again...

I’ll never step foot in this
place... ever!

It was a mistake!

Do I make myself clear?!

Yes, of course

I’ll give you a call later

And tell that girlfriend of
yours...

When she sobers up... I said
thanks but no thanks

You mean... exgirlfriend!

What do you say we go somewhere
a little bit more quiet?

I don’t know

Do you like motorcycles? Let’s
go!

Paul!

What Manny?!

I don’t think you should drive

What are you... my designated
driver?!

Go run your restaurant!

You’ve done enough tonight

Paul, don’t do this!

Good night Manny!

Paul

Where are you?

Driving Abby home

Who?!

Abigail... Todd’s girlfriend

What... are you a limosine
service all of a sudden?

I was just trying to be nice

Yeah well... let me tell you
where nice is going to get you

Loser!

Excuse me!

I wasn’t talking to you... I
was talking to another loser

Hey... you’re not driving...
are you?

No, I’m on the Queen Mary...

What?! Are you being stupid on
purpose?!

Paul... pull over and I’ll
come pick you up

You are being stupid... I’m
half way home

Paul, listen to me... you had
too much to drink!

I’ll be fine... the night is
young

Are you even capable of love,
Paul?

Can you even relate to people as
human beings?

You’re misjudging me... I was
just here for a good time

And you don’t let anything get
in your way do you...

not even your mother

Woah... wait a minute!

Don’t even go there...
that’s way below the belt

Does it hurt Paul?

She was old, she was
suffering...

She was going to die anyway

And you could’ve been there
for her

I was working

You were on vacation

My conscience is clean

You don’t have a conscience

-MUSIC-

Famous Miami photographer...

Paul Sanders... suffers a tragic
accident

Doctors say Paul Sanders may
lose 90% of his eyesight

Even though he survived... his
career is over

And darkness was upon the face
of the very great deep...

and the Spirit of God was moving
on the face of the waters

Please bow your heads down...
let’s pray

-MUSIC-

I don’t think you should drive

Paul, pull over and I’ll come
pick you up

You’ve had too much to drink

I’ll be fine... the night is
young

I’m going... Paul

Dan is coming for a meeting
tomorrow

Alright then...

Famous Miami photographer Paul
Sanders...

suffers tragic accident

Even though he survived... his
career is over

And God said: "Let there be
light"

And there was light.

And God saw the light was
good...

and he separated the light from
the darkness

-MUSIC-

Jesus paid it all...
all to Him I owe

Sin has left a crimson stain

He washed it white as
snow... Ooohh...

Jesus paid it all...
all to Him I owe

Sin has left a crimson stain

He washed it white as
snow... Ooohh...

My Jesus, my King,

I wanna thank you Carla

Coming here has changed my life

It wasn’t us Abby... it was
the Lord

Now all I need is a steady job

Well, we’re looking for people
at the restaurant...

But, are you sure that’s what
you wanna to do?

I don’t mind waiting tables

That’s not what I’m talking
about...

you’ll see people from your
old life there

Todd, still shows up when he’s
in town

He’s on tour now...

I read it on the internet...

I’m not tempted... not at all

Okay... stop in tomorrow and
we’ll give it a shot

You won’t regret this

See you tomorrow then

-MUSIC-

Dan’s here

Great... alert the media!

Paul... I understand how you
feel

Oh... you do... do you?

So you were blind once?

How did it work out for you Pam?

Was it a life changing
experience...

or simply inconvenient?

You’re lucky to still be
alive... you know that?

Oh yeah... Thank you Jesus for
saving my life!

So I can be blind

You can try being nice to people

What good would that do to me
now?

Truth is... you weren’t nice
to people...

even when you weren’t blind

Have a seat Dan

Hey Paul

Dan, so lucky to have you as my
agent?

You’re the only person that
can get a blind photopher some
work

So... how is it going?

You wanna trade places?

No... not particularly

It has its advantages... you
know?!

I haven’t seen a bad movie
ever since I’ve been blind

Look Paul, we get it... you
don’t need to keep reminding
us

Is there anyway we can get to
the point of this meeting...
gentleman?

So... I’ve got an idea for a
book... a picture book

Like a coffee table... very high
end... like Bruce Webber...

Annie Leibovitz... that kind of
thing

Look... there’s already a lot
of interest in this

I talked to folks at Simon &
Schuster and they’re on
board...

They’re thinking part picture
book and the other part life
story

Except that there won’t be a
happy ending... huh?

Look Paul... you’re a very
wealthy man...

but, you still need to make a
living

and, with your collection of
photography...

I think we have enough for
several volumes

And, the fact that you are
getting 15% of the bottom
line...

Has nothing to do with it?

I’m doing this as a favor to
you... not as your agent

In fact, I’m not even sure
that I’m still your agent

I have to look at the contract

I see... or should I say... I
understand

It would fall under one of those
"Act of God" clauses

Look... if you’re not
interested... fine

I just thought I’d throw it
out there

Let him think about it Dan

You would think about it...
won’t you Paul?

I didn’t hear a yes

You didn’t hear a no either

Alright... well... I gotta go

Call me when you’re ready to
talk

You think this is a good idea?

You got a better one?

You know its gotta be you who
goes thru thousands of images

And you’re gonna be doing that
all by yourself

Of course... it has to be me...

Who else is gonna do this for
you?

That’s the spirit

-MUSIC-

How am I doing?

Well, the carpets can be
cleaned...

And I’m pretty sure you can
get the chicken...

out of the air conditioning unit

I’m a disaster

’Cmon, it’s only your first day

I noticed none of the servers
are speaking to me

Well... there is a way you can
get into their good graces

The restaurant has a famous
patron that has all his meals...

Delivered to his house

Famous...

But... difficult

Meals on wheels... right?

I can do that

Umm... it’s Paul Sanders

Paul Sanders...

Isn’t he...?

Completely... and, mean as a
snake

He wasn’t too friendly before

Look, take him his meal and
you’ll earn the respect of every
employee in this place.

They may even forgive you for
setting off the smoke alarms

Well...

What?! You’re afraid he’s
gonna recognize you?!

He won’t be able to see... you
know

Well... I know... but...

We’re called to love the
unlovable

Yes, I know but...

We’re called to love the
unlovable

Yea... but on the first day

Alright, I’ll do it this once

-MUSIC-

Jesus, Lord I realize we barely
know each other but...

Please help me to get through
this

I have a feeling this isn’t
gonna be easy

I have a delivery for Mr.
Sanders

They do send a different person
everytime

Kitchen’s to the
right... dinningroom to the left

Thanks!

You’re meal is here

’Bout time

Would you like a hand

I’ve been doing own eating for
years... thank you

I meant to the diningroom but...

I have a vague idea where it is

Fine, suit your self

And what is that for?

I thought it would be a nice
touch

You do realize you have to stay
until he’s finished

Sure... I can hang out in the
kitchen

I know where it is... I’m not
helpless

Tell Manny that vintage is for
wine... not for fish

Hello?!

Yes... Yes sir... I’ll tell
him

I’ve gotta make some calls...

Do you mind?

Be my guest

Is he...

Is he what?!

Always in a bad mood

He’s blind... not exactly
number one in anyone’s bucket
list

Well... He’ll adjust...
won’t he?

He has adjusted...

What you see is about as good as
it gets around here

I’m sorry...

Hey, we all got our problems...

Right now, he is mine

-MUSIC-

I’ll be leaving now sir...

Did you enjoy your meal

I ate it... didn’t I?

Would you like anything else?

Yes, I do... as a matter of
fact...

I’d like my eyesight back

Anymore stupid questions?

Yes... do you play the guitar?

What?!

I noticed you have a lovely
guitar there

No, I don’t play...

It was a gift

I play... well, I use to

Do we know each other?!

Umm... I don’t think so...

Then don’t get too familiar

Thank you for your help

Whatever...

Hey... let me guess?

You never wanna go back there
again...

He wasn’t that bad

Really... he wasn’t

Well... good... ’cause...

you’re gonna be making his
deliveries

Everyday?

Everyday you’re on shift

He wasn’t that bad... remember?

Okay... okay...

We’re called to love the
unlovable... I get it

And he’s about as unlovable as
it gets

I’m leaving for today

-MUSIC-

Hi honey... I’m home

How was your day?

Did you miss me?!

You hungry?!

I can’t find it Paul

Her name is Vera

I’m certain of it

Well... there are no files... no
albums...

No folders labeled under Vera

I was very careful to label
everything

Tony was... that is

Well than... maybe Tony should
be here

Where is Tony... these days?

Just hanging out... I guess...

Not with me

He’s having a hard time
dealing with the situation

Tell him I feel his pain

You know Paul... I’m here...

And my feeling for you have
never changed

Paul...

Hi... it’s me again

Did you lose a bet of something?

No...

Your meal is here

Who brought it?

The same chirpy girl from
yesterday... Why...?

Just asking...

I think he’ll be happy today...

The fish is fresh

He’s really never happy...

Can I ask you a question?

Sure

Did they force you to come back?

What gives you that idea?

Because... no one ever comes back
twice...

Not two days in a
row... anyways...

I can barely put up with his
abuse and...

I can’t understand why you would

We’re called to love the
unlovable...

Besides... in the abuse
department...

I’ve got plenty of experience

It’s time to eat

Here’s your wine

There you go

Thank you

Fish is good today

I made it a point to tell
Manny...

about yesterday’s catch

He laughed of course...

And then propably called me a
terrible name

You know him to well

I got it from here... you can
wait in the kitchen

Okay... call me when you’re
done

What she look like?

Who?

Who... the waitress... that’s
who...

You’re not missing anything...

Don’t worry Paul

I mean it

She’s ordinary... not at all
your style

Why the line of questionning?

She’s not nice... I mean...
he’s blind...

But... she’s not

-MUSIC-

I’ll be leaving now sir

Did you enjoy your meal?

Yes... I did... it was very good

I’ll make sure to tell Manny

Will you be coming back
tomorrow?

I’m off tomorrow

Oh..

Umm... we’re a little busy
here

See you next time

Miss goodie goodie

She’s got a lot of spunk

She’s got a lot of nerve

How many ever come back?

I come back... everyday...

In case you haven’t noticed

Yea... yea... yea... I know Pam

Can we just get this thing done
please?

-MUSIC-

Hello?

Well... it’s not that at all

I’ve just been very busy lately

You know how this is

You’re suppose to be his
friend Tony...

Stop avoiding him and come visit
him already

Has he asked about me?

Of course he has

Look... I’ve been meaning to
visit but...

I don’t know if I can handle it

I have to put up with him
everyday

I still haven’t forgotten what
he’s done for me

He’s done a lot for
you... remember Tony?

Look... just stop by for a few
minutes tomorrow...

It won’t kill you

Alright... alright... this is
gonna be difficult though

I didn’t say it was going to
be easy

How’s it going Paul?

Well... well... well...

I just told Pam the other day...

I’d never see you again Tony

And I’m right... aren’t I

Paul, I wish we could do that
night over again

I would do things
different... very different

But... here we are...

I am where I am... and...

You’re busy taking yearbook
pictures...

For highschool students

Paul... I don’t think you
realize...

How difficult it was for Tony to
come here today

You could at least show a little
more gratitude

My bad... Tony... please sit
down...

Make yourself at home

I’ll let you two catch up... I
gotta make some calls

You okay Paul?

I’m fine thanks

You’re looking pretty good man

I mean... you seem to be managing
pretty well

Well... thank you Tony...

even though I know you don’t
mean that

What’s going on at Manny’s
place?

Oh... I don’t know... I
haven’t been there much...

Since... you know...

Yea... I know

I always wondered who ended up
with my table

Manny says it’s still your table

Good ole Manny

He doesn’t come to visit me
either... you know

Well... you know how that is

Yea... unfortunately... I know
exactly how that is

You want me to get that?

Yea... tell whoever it is that I
can’t see ’em

Get it?! I can’t see ’em

You?

Who is it Tony?

It’s me... your happy waitress

I thought you were off today

I am... but I was at the pie
shop and...

I thought of you and I
thought...

well... Who doesn’t like pie?!

Well... that was nice of you

Aren’t you a bit early?

Oh no... I’m off today

And what are you doing here?

I just brought Mr. Sanders some
pie

Are you feeling alright?

It’s apple pie... I hope you
like apple pie

He actually hates apple pie but
thanks anyway

You know... I think I’ll have a
slice of that pie...

With some icecream... if we have
any

Coming right up...

I’ll help you out

Is there anything else I should
know about you?

Jealous...

Please... I’m telling you...
she’s not your type

He has no idea who you are?

Not as far as I can tell...

Which is fine with me...

I think we’d all like to
forget what happened that night

Do you realize I was that last
person to speak with him...

Before the...

Yes... I was there... remember?

Right... So... you just bring
him his meals?

And a smile

Which he can’t see

Does it matter?

I don’t know... I hate to see
him like this...

Things are never going to be the
same around here

So what if they aren’t?

What if they can be better than
before?

Really

Well... at least he still is who
he is

Yea... unfortunately

She is just a waitress... you
know?

Here you go

Thank you

You’re welcome

I’ll be in the kitchen

No, please... sit... everyone

You sure?

I... don’t like eating alone

Very well...

You know... This pie is actually
pretty good

Well... will wonders ever cease?

Would you like a slice?

I’ll pass

You know... this is kind of
embarrassing but...

I never asked you your name

It’s Abby...

Abby?

As an Westminster...

Of course... I did a photoshoot
there once

It rained everyday...

Were you with me Tony?

I was with you

Oh... that’s right

Can I ask you a question?

If it’s not too personal...

Oh boy...

Can you still see
things... like... in your mind?

Yea... it’s all frozen in
time... as I remember it...

Places... people... they’ll
never get old...

They’ll never change...

They’ll stay the same... as I
remember them

Like a photograph

Yea... funny... what burns me up
though...

The last thing I remember seeing

What was that?

Some stupid girl in the middle
of the street...

Holding up a sign that said
"repent"...

Can you imagine?

Some people are really so
ridiculous

Maybe you should have...

Should’ve what?

Repented...

Excuse me?!

Well... I mean...

I think it’s time for you to go

I’m sorry... I didn’t mean
to upset anyone

Are you a Jesus freak?!

I don’t know what that
means... I...

Surrendered my life to Jesus

a Jesus freak...

I guess I’ll go

Was that your plan... to come
and preach to me...

I was...

Trying to convert me...

send me on the path of
righteousness...

I was just trying to be nice

And look where that got you

You people make me sick...

Can’t hack it in the real
world...

You gotta go crying in the
shoulder of some...

Mythological god that doesn’t
even exist...

How pathetic...

And why should I repent?

God’s the one who made me
blind...

As far as I’m concerned... He
should be apologizing to me

C’mon Paul... she didn’t
mean to hurt you

I should’ve known better... I
thought you were nice...

’Cause you’re nice...

Not because you’re trying to
score points with Jesus

But everybody’s got their own
agenda... don’t they?!

I’ll go...

Yea... Go... and on your way
out...

Tell Jesus you blew it for the
team!!!

Didn’t I just tell
you... she’s not your type?!

Enjoy your meal

Hey Miss...

Really?

You got a second?

No... I really don’t

Two minutes... it’s important

So... what’s so important?

Paul sent me over to apologize

He couldn’t do it himself?

Big surprise

You’re right... he never
apologizes...

But... I gotta say this is the
first time...

he’s ever shown any remorse

He wanted me to give you this

What is that?

Look, one thing you need to know
about Paul is...

Underneath that gruff
exterior...

There’s a lot of anger and
bitterness

But... underneath that, he’s a
good man

Could’ve fooled me

-MUSIC-

Paul, I’ll be there in a minute

I’ll get it...

’bout time I do something around
for a change

Hello...

Hello...

Hello...

Who was it?

I don’t know

What is that?

Can’t buy forgiveness

What?!

Somebody left a note that
says...

Can’t buy forgiveness

What does it mean?

-MUSIC-

Abigail... here’s the order for
Mr. Sanders

Can somebody else take it today?

I thought we agreed that you
would take his food

Not anymore

He specifically requested you

I find that hard to believe

You’re telling me you’re not
gonna do your job?!

Yea... I am

Time to eat

How you doing today Abby?

Abby isn’t here today Mr.
Sanders

I specifically requested her

Yes... I know...

Manny told you she had to serve
you or leave

So... she left

She quit rather than serve me?

Quit... Fired... It’s a fine
line

Was she happy there?

Happier than me...

She was coming out of dark
place... you know...

The job gave her a sense
of... normalcy

I know there’s a
shadow lying underground but...

I stand where light shines...

That’s nice

To the left Paul

Stay here... I got this

Who is it?

It’s Paul... Paul Sanders

What are you doing here?

I came to apologize

What?

I came to apologize

Really?

Can I come in... or shall I do
it here?

Come in

Do you wanna sit down?

You’d have to help me... it’s
not my house

I’m sorry about your job

I talked to Manny... and he said
he’d take you back

So you’re here to apologize for
Manny

No... I’m here to apologize cause
I was a jerk

I’m sorry but... the subject on
God...

is a rather sensitive one for me

If he existed... I would have a
serious problem with him

But since he doesn’t... according
to you...

Than talking about it shouldn’t
make you any angrier than...

Talking about say... Elves

I suppose...

Am I forgiven?

Being a christian you are
obligated to forgive me... you
know

That is pretty bold coming from
a man that is not religious

It is true though

Isn’t it?

Yes... of course

But I’m not gonna forgive you
out of obligation...

I appreciate you coming over...
i really do...

I know it’s not easy for you to
admit you’re wrong

There’s a first time for
everything

Forgiven?

Yes... forgiven

Great... So, you’ll go back to
the restaurant?

Yes...

And bring me my meals everyday?

Everyday I’m on shift

Sounds like a deal

By the way, was that you playing
before?

I... heard some guitar music
down the hallway

Yes.. that was me.

Prettly awful huh?

No... it was beautiful

It was?

Yes... I’d like it very much if
you would play for me sometime

I... I would like that very much

-MUSIC-

She’s a very nice girl

Nice?

Yea... nice... Why?

I’ve never heard you call a girl
nice before...

Hot... yes...

Sexy... yes...

But never nice

What are you my conscience all
of a sudden?

I’m just saying boss

Hey...

Hi...

Thank you for coming back and...

Don’t worry...

if you don’t want to make the
deliveries to Mr. Sanders...

You don’t have to

Actually, I’d be happy to

I’ll make ’em everyday I’m on
shift

You sure?

Yea... I am

Hello Mr. Sanders

Please, it’s a Paul

I think you’re gonna enjoy this
today...

It looks great

Thank you... would you like
some?

Who... me?

They always give me too much...

and i hate to throw it away

Thanks... I ate before I got to
work

Would you like for me warm up
some rolls?

Sure

Paul if you’d like I can stay

No... no... We’re done for today

They’ll be ready in a minute

Can I fix something for you?

I know what you’re trying to
do...

and it’s not gonna work

-SAD MUSIC-

Wow... this is so cool

Thank you

That guitar in your office is
really cool

Yes... an old friend gave it to
me

I did one of his covers

You’re not eating

Not really that hungry today

Thank you

So... why don’t you play guitar?

I love music but I just never
really learned how to play

Well... just three chords

Buddy Holly wrote dozens of
songs with just three chords

Play one for me

Oh no... my voice is gone

Than teach me how to play

I don’t know... I’m no teacher

I wouldn’t know where to begin

Abby, I can create with the
camera anymore...

I need something else

Okay... I can’t guarantee what
kind of teacher I’ll be

How much do you want... an hour?

Nothing...

I’ll do it as a friend

Excellent... than sit and chat
with me...

’Cause this, will be the last
time...

You’ll be bringing my meals

Why?

Well... if you’re gonna be my
teacher...

It’s inappropriate for you to
serve me

I insist...

The Lord says we are to serve
one another...

Oops... ixnay on the God talk

No... Speak freely...

Who am I to judge?

-Music-

Now strum it

You’re dampening the D string

Try again

Okay... try again

Is that better?

Yea...

I think he has the potential to
be quite good

You guys seem to be getting a
little friendly

We’re called to love the
unlovable

Abigail, you just went through a
terrible ordeal with Todd

It’s nothing like that

Ah huh...

I’m telling you...

You know that Paul doesn’t have
the best reputation?

In a lot of ways... he’s exactly
like Todd

Oh... you’re wrong... you’re
very wrong

I hope I am

Isn’t this what God wants me to
do?

I’m not judging...

I just don’t wanna see you get
hurt again

Alright... I gotta go... bye...

Paul... I have a rough layout of
photos for the book...

I’d like to go thru them with
you

Can’t wait to see ’em

I better go

No... stay

I want your opinion

Of course, who better to give
advice of photography...

Than your waitress

Hey... I want a second
opinion...

Can you be cool with that...

Whatever you want.. Paul

Don’t like ’em?

I shouldn’t be looking at
these...

I don’t know anything about
photography

You know what you like... and
what you don’t..

Talk to me

They’re all beautiful... umm...

There’s something cold about
them... I...

I don’t see your heart

That’s because he doesn’t have
one

I spent weeks on this and...

I will not be criticized by a
brain dead waitress

Sorry Pam

For what?

I take it back...

What?

That your photos have no heart

What are you looking at?

It’s an old woman... well... not
old but sick

What is she doing with those?

I told her I didn’t want to use
them... ever

Why... that’s beautiful

Beautiful?!

Maybe you’re right... maybe we
don’t know each other...

It’s not beautiful to me...

It represents everything ugly in
this world

She’s beautiful...

Her eyes...

Her smile...

She’s at peace

Who is she Paul?

She’s my mother...

Dying of ovarian cancer...

It was long...

Painful...

She died with nothing...

Alone

But, she had you

I don’t think I was of much
comfort

Her last years was very hard

I couldn’t even look at her...

unless through the lens of my
camera

I couldn’t bear to see her
suffer like that... you know?!

Couldn’t say I loved her...

I couldn’t even say goodbye

You’ll have your chance

Where... In heaven?!

Yes

There’s no heaven...

There’s no God...

If there were...

I would hate him for the life He
gave my mother

If this is the way God treats
good people...

Than He’s a monster

You know what really makes me
mad?

If he could see her...

He wouldn’t give her the time of
day

He has seen her

When?

You know... the night Paul had
his accident

’Cmon... Paul wouldn’t pay
attention to any of the
waitresses

She wasn’t a waitress...

Not back then...

She was with Todd Evans

You’re kidding?!

That little goodie goodie

Not at all... she wasn’t a
goodie goodie

Not back then...

What’s so funny?

He doesn’t recognize her?

Of course he doesn’t... why
would he?

She’s the girl...

you gave her a ride home that
night

You gave her a ride home instead
of Paul

Don’t guilt trip me Pam

Poor Paul doesn’t even realize
it

And he should never

Oh no... we wouldn’t want to
hurt Paul’s feeling...

And certainly we wouldn’t want
to ruin an untainted
reputation...

After all... she has seen the
light

Why do you hate her so much?

I don’t hate her...

I’ve invested too many years to
let that gold digger...

Sneak in to Paul’s life...
especially not now

He’s mine

I’ll talk to you later

Okay Tony

Hello Carmen...

Oh... hey... how’s Paul?

Angry... Cocky... Bitter...

Same ole... Same ole

You know I’m so sorry I haven’t
been overthere...

We had such a terrible fight
that night

You should come over and visit
him tomorrow

Really... why tomorrow?

His birthday... remember?!

Oh my God... I totally forgot

Really... you should come over

Are you sure? You think it’s a
good idea?

Definately...

And bring Todd with you

Are you sure? I don’t want to
upset Paul again

He would love to see you guys

Figuratevely speaking... of
course

Hey Tony...

Hey...

Hey...

Sit... have a seat

Thanks for inviting me...

I brought some flowers...

I hope you don’t think it’s
silly

Not at all

I’ve come to love the way they
smell

They remind me of you

Abby, I have to apologize for
yesterday

I’m not as kind as you

I find just the right words to
mock and humiliate people

I guess it’s better to hurt then
to be hurt

Paul...

Look... you’re a sweet...
innocent woman

Paul, I’m not who you think I am

I’ve sinned too... you know?!

What? Did you chew gum in
church?

Hey Pammy...

Todd... Carmen...

Wow... Looking delicious as
always

Come down tigress

So... where is our boy?

Come on back

I haven’t always been the person
that I am now

I’ve done horrible things...

Things I’m ashamed of...

It’s only by the grace of God
that I’m here today...

We’re back on God again

Why can’t you take credit
yourself for the choices you’ve
made?

Paul... you’ll never guess who
came by for a visit

Hey... big guy...

How you doing?

Hey sugar lips?

What are you doing here?

Hey Paul... I was only
kidding...

About what?

You know... trading girlfriends

What are you talking about?

Same ole Paul

Here I thought I was going to
make you uncomfortable by
bringing Carmen,

and here you are with Abby.

You know her?

She was my girlfriend... backup
singer in my band...

Remember... friends with
benefits...

You know... the night of the
accident

Would you consider me for a
subject

Do you have any experience?

Oh... I’ve got plenty of
experience

That was you?

That’s what I’ve been trying to
tell you Paul

I’m not as innocent as you
thought I was

Innocent?!

What she didn’t know when she
got to me...

She picked up awfully fast

I was innocent when I met you

You only used me...

you crushed my dreams

You were only looking for a
sugar daddy

And appearantely still is

Is that what you think?

Honey, you may have fooled
Paul...

but you never fooled me

I never asked him for a thing

Did I Paul?

Oh no... ambitious girl with
dreams...

Famous guy with money...

Yes... I’m sure there was
nothing in it for you

You got it all wrong...

Gold digger

At least I’m not a pathetic
"has-been"

That’s enough

You need to leave

Go... now!

Paul

Go!

Dumb broad

Way to go Pam

So... where were we?

How about some drinks?

I think we’re done for the night

’Come on, don’t let the...

Go!

It’s okay I’ll come back when
you’re having a better day

Just get outta here!

-SAD MUSIC-

Carla... I need you to come over

How long have you known?

I just found out

I didn’t want her making a fool
of you

I remember her now

There was a darkness around her

The same that’s around me

And you...

That’s not darkness Paul

It’s reality

Who was I to think that I could
build a new life?

My sins are going to haunt me
forever

That is not true Abby...

Christ paid the price for all of
our sins on the Cross

I’m still asking for forgiveness
for mine

I’ve just never been so
humiliated

Who was that?

I’m sure it was Paul who wants
to talk

Well... hello?!

Aren’t you going to answer it?

No... You should’ve seen the way
he turned his back on me

Like if I wasn’t there

So... let me get this
straight...

You want forgiveness... but...

You’re not willing to give it to
him?

What makes you think he wants
forgiveness?

Hello... why else would he be
calling?

Better to hurt than be hurt

What?

That’s his motto

It’s no use

She’s not gonna answer

I think I may have been a little
to hard on her

Just let it go boss

You think she and I could...

There’s nothing there for you
boss

The way I see it...

You guys are from totally
different worlds

My grandma use to say...

There’s nothing wrong

with the bird and fish to fall
in love with each other

the problem is...

where are they going to build
their nest?

Well... I gotta go boss

You gonna be okay?

Alright... well... I’ll try to
stop by tomorrow

-MUSIC-

What am I suppose to do?

What am I suppose to do huh?

Is that it?

I’m so sorry

I’m so sorry

I can see

Oh dear God... I can see

Heaven is rejoicing Paul

Just have faith

You’ve not been forgotten

My love...

My child...

My Paul

Mom... mom, is that you?

Where are you?

I’m in a wonderful place

Mom, I’m so sorry

I regret so many things that
I’ve done

I wish I had a second chance to
be a better son to you

To show you how grateful I am to
you

How much I miss you...

How much I really love you

I know my son...

I love you too

I can see...

I can really see

Yes Paul...

You can see

Paul... Paul...

Are you okay?

I must’ve fell asleep

During a thunderstorm?

It was actually quite peaceful

You better get out of those wet
clothes

Yea

I’ll make some coffee

You have got a lot of nerves
showing your face around here

What are you some kind of
Glutton for punishment?

No... I came for my guitar

Wait here

Here

How’s Paul?

How would you be...

if someone just spent the last
several weeks making a fool out
of you?

Just tell him I’m sorry

You have nothing to be sorry
about

I’m sorry...

I never told you who I was

You didn’t have to...

You’re not that person
anymore...

I remember you so clearly...

Your face

It’ll never leave my mind

You were so sad...

Lost...

But somewhere along the way...

Something changed you...

It really changed you...

I wanna change

He could do it Paul

He may not heal your
blindness...

but He can heal your life

I’ll accept any change He gives
me

-MUSIC-

I’m broken, I’m
empty...

I’ve got more scars inside me

than tears fill my eyes

Come save me, come fill me

I have seen with my eyes, been
let down by my pride

But I’m blind

Come mold me

Come shape me

I’m like clay in your hands

Trade me dreams for your plans

Come save me, come fill me

I have seen with my eyes

Been let down by my pride,

But I’m blind

I’m held captive

I’d rather not live if this
life is like this

Can you open my eyes?

Can you heal all the pain the
past I can’t hide?

I need to know you’re alive

That you’ll talke what is left
of my life

Can you open my eyes?

Can you heall all the pain the
past I can’t hide?

I need to know you’re alive

That you’ll take what is left
of myself

And bring me back to life

Open my eyes

Open my eyes

She’s really good boss

She’s regained her voice

And what a voice

Beautiful...

Transcendent

-MUSIC-

Paul...

What?

It’s your book

Where?

It’s displayed in the front
window

It’s a picture of your mom

Her eyes...

Her expression...

Her face...

She’s so beautiful

I wish you could see her

I don’t have to...

I already did

-Music-