Paper Hearts (1993) Movie Script

Great-grandma eunice

brought

an old upright piano

in a wagon...

All the way

from Baltimore.

Every single day,

she'd have three shots

of Tequila

and play that old upright

like a demon.

She died at 97.

I was 6.

Eunice was the first

in a long line

of musicians.

"Great music broads,"

my daddy called US.

Grandma played the harp.

Mama was a music teacher.

My oldest daughter Samantha

is a pianist,

and I play my sax.

[Playing sax]

[Knock on door]

Hi.

I didn't get it?

I'm sorry,

Mrs. Stevenson.

Monday?

Three days?

I have to move

out of the house

in three days?

My husband took out

the loan, Mr. Brady.

My husband, not me,

god damn it.

I'm sorry. It's--

it's out of my control.

Look, Brady,

this house has been in

my family for 100 years,

and it's all I've got.

I'm sorry.

It's out of my hands.

[Footsteps]

Wait!

Wait, wait!

Wait a second.

Look...

Brady...

My youngest daughter

is getting married

tomorrow.

My oldest daughter

is coming in

from New York.

For Christ's sake,

give me just a week,

a couple of days.

I am sorry.

Sometimes...

Life is like a...

Country and western song.

Now, how the hell

can I tell the girls

about this?

[Horn honking]

Hey, mama,

we're here!

Hello, ma!

Is that you?

Aah!

Oh, honey!

Oh!

Look at you both.

Imagine me.

Well, come here, girls.

Tell me all about it,

all about it.

Kat, can you get

the bag?

I got the bag.

I want to hear it all.

I want to hear

about Austin state.

Oh, I can't stand it.

What's going on?

Tell me everything.

Bob let me go

from the store.

He fired you?

Uh-huh.

He didn't really

have any choice.

There wasn't

any business.

He kept me on

nine months more,

thinking things

would turn around,

and it didn't.

I'm sorry.

Yeah.

Can I ask you

something?

Is it easy for you?

What?

Living on your own?

I think it sucks.

Have you heard from him?

Not a word.

On top of

everything else,

he can't even

show up

for his own

daughter's wedding.

Coward.

Is there anybody else?

Well, yeah.

Tom.

Really?

Has Tom taken you out?

Well...

Yeah, sort of.

Sort of?

Yeah.

I'm scared.

Yes, sir!

You're going to love

new Mexico, darling.

It's different

from Texas...

A lot different.

How come I can't go

to the wedding?

Well...

It's a delicate

situation.

It could screw up

the deal,

and besides...

She ain't over me yet,

you know?

Henry!

Yeah.

Uh-oh.

Silao.

Cuchillo.

Silao.

Can you say that?

Nope.

Ma'am.

Miss.

I'd appreciate

it a lot

if you'd say real slow

and deliberate-like

exactly where we are.

I always wanted

to learn Spanish.

Serious?

Yes, ma'am.

Dairy queen, Henry.

Pay her.

Oh, you ain't going

to be pissed at me

for just looking?

It don't

mean nothing.

My eyes just sort of

slip sometimes.

Besides, darling,

you light my fire.

Nobody else.

Ain't no

teenybopper waitress

going to hold

a candle to you.

I'm telling you.

Boys shouldn't play

with matches, Henry.

They get burned.

Some famous male writer

once wrote,

"you can't sleep with all

the women in the world,

but you must try."

Pretty much sums up

the attitude

of every man

I've ever known...

Except for my daddy.

Tom.

How are you?

I won't be able

to make it

to the wedding.

I got a blm meeting

I can't get out of.

It's o.K.

I got to admit

I was kind of

looking forward

to seeing you

all dressed up.

Well...

You know, they don't

make them like this

anymore, Wesley.

This has

metal in it,

real metal.

None of that

plastic shit.

Henry drove it

for years.

No trouble at all.

Of course,

it could use, uh...

A good wax job.

Come on, get in.

What do you think

of the chrome?

Art deco.

Look at this.

Radio works.

You got 1, 2, 3, 4,

5 A.M. stations.

And, uh...

For your cigarettes

or your cigar,

lookie here.

Of course, you know,

you got to have

the car going,

and, uh, here's

my favorite part.

Ready?

You know, these big

old American cars

are worth a lot

of money nowadays.

I got to tell you

something.

I do have

another buyer,

but I'd really like

to see you get it.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I'm finally

going to get rid

of that mess.

[Thunder]

I hope it don't

rain tonight.

Yeah, the wedding.

No. The roof--

leaks like a sieve.

[Knock on door]

Who's that?

Coming.

Bill.

Mrs. Stevenson.

Um, is Samantha here?

Samantha.

Uh...

I'm sorry, bill.

I thought

she was here.

She must have

gone for a walk.

I'll tell her

you came by.

Uh...o.k.

Ma'am.

I'm so proud of you...

Your accomplishments,

Juilliard,

your hard work,

your talent.

I want you to know

there will always

be something here

for you.

This is your home,

Samantha,

and bill

is a good man.

Oh.

What is

a good man, mama?

[Screen door creaks]

Hey.

How's the groom?

He's...

Scareder than shit.

Open it up.

Oh, mama.

Grandma's necklace?

Look, Sam.

I think I will have

that glass of wine.

To your happiness.

Thank you, mama.

Salud.

* from her arms

I wandered *

* far across the sea

* I often heard

her gentle words *

* haunting me

* come back, amigo

come on, Sam.

Come on.

Get down here,

girl.

* to the land

of enchantment *

* new Mexico

* run back, amigo

* no matter

where you go... *

* to the land

of enchantment *

* new Mexico

I met Henry

when I was 18.

Samantha's known bill

all her life.

They grew up together.

When Samantha was 15,

she ran away,

just disappeared.

Didn't tell anybody

where she was going.

I called all her friends.

Nobody knew

where the hell she was.

Then two days later,

I came

into the kitchen,

and there she was.

She looked up at me

and just...Smiled.

I was so damn relieved

to see her,

but I never did ask her

where she went.

I certainly

had my suspicions.

I thought you said

this was the best hotel

around here.

That's right, darling.

It's the only hotel

around.

So I'm supposed

to sit out here

in some tacky

hotel room

while you're

drinking champagne

at a wedding?

I'll bring you

some cake.

* I found heaven

* in a Texas honkytonk

* yeah,

I found heaven *

* heaven

* in a Texas

honky-tonk *

what's wrong?

Daddy.

I just wish

he was here.

Let's talk about

something else.

You and daddy

are so much alike.

Please. You're just

going to piss me off.

Why do you have

to feel that way?

He's your daddy, too.

He's been gone

a fucking year, Kat.

He's an asshole.

He is not.

He is, too.

Is not.

Is.

I just miss him,

and I want him

to be here.

[Piano plays

wedding march]

When Henry and I

got married,

he got so nervous

and crazy

that his feet

swoled up,

and he couldn't even

get his boots on.

God the father,

god the son,

god the holy spirit,

bless, preserve,

and keep you.

May the lord mercifully

with his favor

look upon you

and fill you

with all spiritual

benediction and grace,

that you may faithfully

live together in this life

and the age to come

and life everlasting.

Amen.

Ronnie, kiss your wife.

[Applause]

[Recessional plays]

That was wonderful.

Honey.

Excuse me, Kat.

Hi, Jen.

I'm sorry, baby.

Mama, don't.

Daddy!

I knew you'd come

to my wedding.

I wouldn't miss it

for the world.

I wanted

to give you this.

Thank you.

I love you.

Well,

adios, amigos.

Adios.

Congratulations,

pumpkin.

Amazing, huh?

I guess I did

want him here

for Kat's sake,

but now

I can't believe

he had the balls

to show up.

Daddy.

Daddy, oh,

can't you stay?

No, uh...

I'd better not.

I love you both.

Daddy.

He wants something.

I know that.

Well, I want

something, too.

Nice car, Henry.

Well, thanks.

What the hell

you gonna do about

your mortgage, huh?

Henry!

God damn you, Henry!

Come on, darling.

We got people

waiting.

Where did he go?

Oh, he'll be back.

You think he came back

just for the wedding?

Shit!

Henry longworth Stevenson.

When the girls

were little,

he'd come home early

from the garage every day.

I once asked him why.

He said he needed

to see the girls grow.

We'd all squeeze

into the old porch swing,

and he'd just sing

and sing to US.

He was our moon

and stars,

Henry was.

Why do you have to

get so dressed up?

This is business,

darling.

We want these deals

to go through,

don't we?

What am I

supposed to do

while

you're doing business?

One of US

has to wait here

in case

shigata calls,

don't we?

You know,

I've been thinking

this could take

a day or two longer.

With the hotel

and the meals,

it could cost US

a few bucks more.

What?

It's just something

to keep in mind.

That's all.

* all of my love

* has been taken

for granted *

* I've been fair

* but you've been

underhanded *

* I've been disgraced

* but I can't bear

to face it *

* 'cause the truth is

* my heart

has been bankrupt *

* I was hellbent

for heaven *

* but, baby,

I ain't blind *

* this ain't

the first time *

* I've been undermined

* sad eyes

and crooked smile *

* that I remember well

* now it looks like

all I got *

* is time to kill

* you can't fool me

* I see it

in your eyes *

thank you.

* you can't fool me

* I see it

in your eyes... *

hi.

I knew it.

Let me

introduce myself.

I'm the daughter

from hell.

And you?

I'm patsy.

You're perfect.

Why, thank you.

You're welcome.

Would you like to come in

for a Dr. Pepper?

"Jen,

"1 year out of 23

ain't so bad.

"Couldn't forget

"all them great years

and great times,

"so I came back.

"I know you

deserve better.

"Let me talk to you.

"Let me take care

of the mortgage finally.

Meet me

at the longhorn."

Henry.

You're the oldest

daughter, aren't you?

Henry don't say

much about you.

He talks about

the other one.

Kat.

Does he ever

mention my mama?

No.

You know, I've

been thinking

of trying my hair

like that.

I think I'm probably

a little too old

for that style.

You wouldn't

happen to know

what my father's

been doing

for the past year,

would you?

Selling Cadillacs.

Right.

Sold a lot of them.

Had his own dealership

in Dallas.

Had?

Well, he kind of...

Overextended himself.

Took a bit of a bath,

but we're going

right back into it.

Looks like

we got US a Japanese

to put up the money

for another dealership.

Cadillacs.

Nah. Mercedes.

Oh.

He's the best salesman

I ever seen.

I bet.

Jen,

I'm glad

you could come.

Whoop-de-do.

So, what'll it be,

beer?

Don't you want to know

where I've been?

What did you do,

Rob a bank, Henry?

What?

The clothes,

the snakeskin boots,

the Cadillac.

We'll get to that.

Now, uh...

How you been doing?

What the hell

am I doing here?

All right.

I got the money.

Sit down.

Come on.

Jenny.

Tom.

How was

the wedding?

It was interesting.

Tom, Henry.

Henry,

how are you?

I'm...good.

Won't you

join US, Tom?

You, uh...

New around here?

Yeah.

Oh, yeah?

Where you from?

Montana.

How about you?

I lived here

for some time.

Henry's my husband, Tom.

Husband?

You back?

Yeah.

Daughter come

from New York?

Mm-hmm.

Samantha's here?

You didn't notice?

I spent some time

in New York.

You ever been

to New York, Henry?

Nope.

Strange place.

People

don't talk there.

They bark

at each other

like dogs.

I kept thinking

a fight would start.

So...

What do you do?

I'm a stockbroker,

although you

probably think

I'm some sort

of a shit.

Well, I don't know.

Look, I don't know

why your daddy

left your mama.

That's between them.

All I know

is that he told me

he was divorced.

Are they divorced?

Well, thanks

for the beer.

You look nice...

Jenny.

Henry.

Who was that?

Where's my money,

Henry?

I told you

I'd get it for you,

and I will.

All of it?

All nine months

of it?

You're not leaving?

I think so.

Jen.

Howdy, darling.

Let go of me!

Let me buy you

a drink.

What do you want?

I don't think

the lady wants

to dance, amigo.

Listen, Jen,

I can shoot

by the hotel

and get

the checkbook.

Come on.

Let me

take you home.

Please.

Look.

I know

he's been seeing you

for at least two years.

And you didn't

tell your mama?

No.

It would have

broken her heart.

Pretty stupid, huh?

Want to welcome

all you folks

to the Saturday buffet dance

at the longhorn.

* your eyes

shine like diamonds *

* your lips

like cherry wine *

* figure's like

an hourglass *

* honey, I could...

Well, look who

the cat dragged in.

How you been?

Good. Like a beer?

Please.

Sure.

You, uh,

seen my daddy around?

Uh, he left

with your mama.

* well, do you

come here often? *

* honey, what's your sign?

* feel like I've known you

* in another place

and time *

yee-haw!

* it was written

in the stars *

* we should meet once more

* but stop me if you've

heard this one before *

* it's gettin' close

to closin' time *

Henry.

Smell that,

manure...

Sage...

Mesquite?

New Mexico--

ain't no smell

like it.

Henry.

What are we doing here?

We'll go to the hotel,

but first I want

to talk to you.

There's some things I

want to explain to you.

Hear me out.

There was a reason

I left you.

Oh?

What was that, Henry?

Sometimes it just stops.

For you.

And for you.

No, it didn't.

You know what

your problem is, Henry?

You're terrified

of growing old.

You took one look at me,

lines under my eyes,

crow's feet...

Frown marks...

Varicose veins.

You started

getting nervous.

My god, I am

a little afraid

of growing old.

What's wrong with that?

Nothing. So am I.

I just thought

there was a chance

we could do it together.

Oh, Jen,

is there any reason

why we can't

just be friends?

Don't want to be friends.

Is that why you came back,

to be friends?

I did want to

square things with you.

I thought we could

do it like friends.

Divorce?

Why didn't you

just say so before?

Say what?

Divorce. That you

wanted a god damn divorce.

This ain't easy

for me, Jen.

Oh, I feel real sorry

for you, Henry.

Jen, come on now!

Who is she?

She? Well...

Somebody

I met in Dallas.

Where is she now?

Now?

Dallas.

How old is she,

Henry, 15?

Or maybe

you got a 29-year-old

version of me.

You bastard.

She got money, too--

miss Dallas?

Let me

show you something.

[Chuckles]

It's yours--my prize.

Prize?

Yep.

Well, what for, for getting

the richest girlfriend?

No. Let me tell you now.

This is for selling

100 Cadillacs last year.

That's two a week.

Gm give it to me.

It's nice, ain't it?

That prize is worth

$8,000 in pure gold

if you melt it down.

You think you should

be carrying this around

in a car?

That's the only award

I ever won in my life.

Can I tell you something

I never told you?

I don't know why not.

23 years, you never did

tell me much of anything.

I hated fixing cars.

I hated that

god damn garage.

All I ever

thought about

was buying back

my daddy's brand.

I've had dreams, too.

Don't get me wrong.

Life's been good.

I've had two

wonderful daughters.

Kat's married

and happy now.

Samantha.

Do you know

that your daughter

played town hall,

and she's getting ready

to do her first

big solo recital?

Is that right?

She's pissed at you,

Henry.

She's very pissed.

You better talk to her.

Yeah, I'll do that.

Yeah. I got to do that.

* paper hearts

* sentimental lies

* love was easy

* once upon a time

come on!

What the hell

are you doing?

Dance with me.

Heh heh heh.

Come on.

* we're left behind

oh.

* with paper hearts

* while I'm looking

to these memories *

* I can't help

but wonder why *

* love gets so torn

and tattered *

* still it

never seems to die *

* like these cards

that I've been saving *

* as if I needed

them someday *

* guess there's just

a few old memories *

* that I can't throw away

* paper hearts

* sentimental lies

* love was easy

you're still the best

dancer I know, Jen.

You're still the best

bullshitter I know.

Ha ha ha!

Is that why

we got married?

Is that why

we're getting divorced?

Wait a minute, now.

I thought you understood.

I just can't

move back here.

It wasn't working out.

Did you ever

stop and think

that maybe

I might be

attracted to a man?

What are you saying?

I had something,

Henry.

Oh, did I ever

have something,

three years ago.

He was

a young cowboy.

Heh heh heh.

Young?

19. How's that?

That was when you

weren't around much,

remember?

And he, uh,

followed me in

the hardware store,

and then

he followed me

in the supermarket.

Good-looking,

hard, lean body,

muscular, blue eyes,

blond curly hair,

and a cute ass.

He drove up

to the house

one night,

and he

just sat there

in his pickup truck.

And I was lonely.

What, uh...

Was his name?

Kyle.

His name was Kyle.

Will you sign

the divorce papers?

You brought them

with you?

Mmm.

Well.

Never seen you

so prepared, Henry.

Yes, I'll sign them.

This ain't so easy

for me, either.

Just give me

the god damn check

and take me home.

Can I ask you a question?

Yeah.

Did you love me?

Oh, yeah.

Jen...

About the house,

I was wondering

what you're going

to do with it.

Keep it.

Well, good.

What's the matter?

Jen, what's the matter?

You son of a bitch.

You came back here

to just erase

the entire past,

didn't you?

What do you mean?

Don't bullshit me now,

Henry.

I put a lot of my time,

sweat, and money

into that place.

Your daddy give it

to me, too.

You think I'm stupid?

I know

what you're up to.

You'll pay off

the mortgage

with your

girlfriend's money

and make a quick sale.

I'd split it with you.

I'll let the bank

have the house first.

Jen.

Come on. Stop.

Lying son of a bitch.

Jen, get in the car.

No way.

You're going to

get your clothes dirty.

Jen, come on.

Let me take you home.

Honey, let me

take you home.

Darn it, Jenny.

[Wheels spinning]

Jen?

[Wheels spinning]

Shit.

Well, damn.

[Piano music plays]

Where'd you get that?

Your mama gave it to me.

I play it

all the time, Sam.

I think

it's real pretty.

So, you going

to come home now, Sam?

New York is my home now.

Damn it.

No, it's not.

I got to go.

Wait, Sam. Sam.

I'm going.

Sam, damn it. Sam.

Sam.

Damn it!

You all right?

Let me drive you home.

No. Actually, Tom,

i'd--I'd rather walk.

If you ever

need anything...

You ask.

I mean it.

Go home, bill, please.

Damn it!

Look at me.

You don't understand,

bill.

I can't stay here.

What's wrong with it?

People get stuck

in places like this.

Like me.

I didn't say that.

Like hell you didn't.

I like it here, Sam.

It's clean.

People...are good.

They're decent.

Yeah, well...

Maybe I'm an asshole

sometime,

but you know what?

That's just as bad

as anybody ever gets

around here.

I just have one question

for you, Sam.

How could you leave me

without saying anything?

You still love me,

don't you?

For Christ sakes, Sam,

just say it.

Just say the word.

I think you should know

I'm losing the house.

The bank is taking it

on Monday,

and I'll have

to move out.

What happened?

Your daddy and I

took out a loan

against the house

for his garage,

and when he left,

I couldn't keep up

the payments.

What are you doing?

Writing you a check.

What about school?

I'll skip a year.

Sam, no.

It's my home, too, mama.

Sam, honey...

I can't take your money.

Mama...

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

* let's not run anymore

* we can't seem

to get along *

* the way we did before

* silence hangin'

in the sky *

* sinkin' low and...

Pull over!

* just for the love

of someone... *

pull over!

Well. Ha ha ha!

Well, well,

little girl.

You've been avoiding me?

Aw!

Whoop-de-do!

Don't I get a hug?

I heard you were

a big success.

Yeah, I, uh...

I had a pretty good

run of luck.

Gum?

You know mama's

about to lose the house.

And that

you're responsible.

That's between me

and your mama,

little girl.

I'm not your little girl

anymore.

Can I ask you

a question?

Why...

Can't we just

sit down and talk

like any regular

father and daughter?

Jesus Christ.

You're incredible,

you know that?

I'll tell you

a little story.

It's about my

high school graduation.

Now, that's a special

night for anybody.

But for me,

it was really special.

That night was for you.

I wanted to show you

that I had grown up.

I wanted you to realize

that all those years

you didn't

understand my music

or my love for my music,

we were both

just being stubborn.

I wanted so bad...

Just to impress you.

Make you proud of me.

Well, baby...

I am proud.

You didn't even show up.

Where were you?

Dallas?

You were never there,

daddy.

Not for me,

not for mama.

That's why we just

can't sit down and talk

like father and daughter.

Maybe it's

a rotten thing to say,

or even think,

but Samantha has always

been Henry's favorite.

He loved Kat...

Adored her...

But the way

he looked at Sam,

well...

I knew it.

Kat knew it.

The whole damn town

knew it.

The only one that didn't

know it was Samantha.

[Plays piano]

Mr. Brady, I cannot

lose my home.

It's not my decision.

I can't tell you

how sorry I am.

[Door opens]

How'd it go?

All right.

All right?

Darling...

I ain't asking her

to sell the house.

I can't.

I know I owe you

the money,

but I'll have to find

another way to get it.

This trip's been

a waste of time?

No.

But I thought we agreed

to make this stupid trip

so you could

make a deal with her

to sell the house.

I did want to see

my baby's wedding.

Then she won't

sell the house?

No, not now.

Samantha was here.

Oh?

Why did you tell me

you were divorced?

I am.

We finalized it today.

I can read, Henry.

You weren't divorced.

You lied to me.

Patsy, I was.

Was what?

It don't matter now.

It's done.

What are you doing?

I--i--I'm not lying.

I was divorced...

Technically.

Now you're out

on your butt...

Technically.

Christ, patsy,

what are you doing?

Me? I'm leaving first

thing in the morning.

But, patsy--

I'll need my money.

Your money?

Give me my money,

Henry.

I'll need

a couple of bucks

to get a place

for the night.

Sleep in the car, Henry.

Oh, I thought

you'd like to know.

Shigata called

while you were out.

He signed the contract.

Looks like I got me

a Mercedes dealership.

Now, wait a minute.

That's

my dealership, too.

I don't think so, Henry.

I need a partner

I can trust.

Patsy,

you listen to me.

You listen to me.

I don't live

with married men.

I told you that.

Now just

a god damn minute.

That's

my dealership, too.

Who sold all them cars?

You're sloppy, Henry.

You can't

do anything.

Oh, you do have

one talent, I guess.

I'll admit you're

pretty good at it,

but then I can buy that

just about anywhere...

Too!

Oh, yeah.

I understand.

The hospital takes

everybody's money.

Oh, don't be silly.

No, no.

Thank you.

[Knock on door]

Can I call you back?

Thanks. Bye.

Coming!

Hi. Can I come in?

Have you gone

out of your mind?

Can I use the head?

Can I get

a glass of water?

Yes, Henry.

Jen, how come you never

talk about your saxophone?

You were never

interested, Henry.

You know what I think?

I think

you always blamed me

for a decision you made

before we even met.

[Knocking to

shave and a haircut]

Hi.

[Knocking]

Where'd you get that?

From my grandma.

She was 1/8 apache,

you know.

It's pure silver.

You know what

the Indians say

about silver?

They say that silver

is the teardrops...

Of the goddess

of love.

We're going to have

some new rules

around here, Henry.

Anything you say,

baby.

You get 25%

of the dealership,

not a single

percentage point more.

Just like

in the contract.

Any luck?

Not a lot.

I called everybody

I could think of.

Ruth gave me

a check for 500.

People would help

if they could.

Ruth said

I could stay with her.

Let me help you.

Samantha, no.

I mean it.

That's that.

Were you

with daddy today?

Me, too.

He brought me papers.

It's over.

We're divorced.

Well, I guess it

doesn't surprise me.

I know daddy.

He never knew you,

though,

did he?

He wanted you

to be like me.

Funny thing.

You are like me,

when I was young...

Before I met Henry.

You still love him,

don't you?

Let's go.

Come on, mama.

Let's go.

Where?

Come with me.

Stop!

What?

Stop the car.

Where are you going,

mama?

I'm going home.

Get back in

the pickup, mama.

No. I can't,

and I won't.

Why?

I can't stand the shit

you take from him.

I can't stand it.

God damn it,

wake up!

Sam, wait for me.

I'm coming.

Wait!

[Knock on door]

What a surprise.

Bullshit.

You're not getting

away with this, daddy.

Hey, wake up.

I got somebody

I want you to meet.

Mama...

So she's in Dallas,

huh, Henry?

I'm sorry,

mama.

Jen, Samantha...

I want to say something.

Let me explain.

Does he cheat

on you, too?

I'll bet he does,

and you don't

even know it.

He's really good.

He's excellent

with the reasons.

Why he comes home

late for dinner,

why he's got to go

to Albuquerque

for the weekend.

Does that

sound familiar?

Damn you, Henry.

I had your kids.

I washed

your floors.

I cooked your meals.

You threw me away

like a piece of garbage,

like I'm nothing!

Damn you!

God damn you!

And damn you, too!

Just--

what are you doing?

What are you doing?

Come on.

I want you to tell me

what she's got

that's so great!

Tell me,

god damn it!

You get your clothes

back on right now,

you hear me?

I deserve to know!

Tell me

what have you got

that I haven't got?

Come on, Jen.

There's no call for this.

Tell me

what do you have

that I don't have?

Money, mama.

Money.

It's not you.

It's got nothing

to do with you.

It's him.

So, little girl...

This was your idea.

You think

you're pretty smart,

don't you?

Well, you ain't.

You don't know nothing

about your mama and me.

You don't know what goes on

between a man and a woman.

What are you

talking about?

What about you?

What have you got,

a romance

flat on its ass?

Little girl,

what right have you got

to judge me?

Huh...

Truth is,

you're just like

your old man.

You got dreams,

and you'd do anything

you got to do to get 'em.

If that means

hurting somebody

to get those dreams...

Then that's what

you're going to do.

Just like me.

I am not like you.

I will

never be like you.

What are you good at?

Telling lies.

You are

a god damn loser.

At everything!

Everything!

What's the matter,

little girl,

ain't I good enough?

Who is?

Get off her!

Don't you ever

touch her again!

You don't understand,

do you?

I didn't mean

to hurt anybody.

I love you all.

Here.

I think that

belongs to you.

Thank you.

Let's go, mama.

Thank you.

Jesus Christ.

O.k...

I've had it

with these people.

Let's get out of here.

Back to reality.

Give me the keys

to the car, Henry.

Where are you going?

Give me

my god damn keys.

Well...

Patsy...

Where are you going?

Patsy, what the hell

are you doing?

Come on now.

Patsy!

[Laughing]

[Laughs]

All those years.

What?

It's like

I had blinders on,

just like...

Your father.

Didn't want

to see anything

that was happening.

Didn't ask

any questions

for fear

that I'd find out

he was sleeping

with other women.

That wasn't

the only thing

I was afraid of,

but...

That's what

I feared most.

I fooled myself

into thinking...

That everything

was o.K.

And it wasn't.

Do you know

the main difference

between

your daddy and me?

He had the guts

to go for his dream,

even if it was late

and completely selfish...

And I didn't.

You're not coming?

No.

Can I come in?

What do you

want from me?

It's a choice, Sam.

It's a choice

everybody's got to make.

That's all.

And you know what?

You got to do it

all by yourself.

Why did you

throw it all away?

Because, uh...

I was afraid,

I guess.

Afraid of what?

I saw what my father

did to my mama.

And I didn't

want that.

I still

don't want that.

O.k.

I am going

to miss you.

Oh, I want you

to take care

of yourself.

Recital...

Knock 'em dead.

Hold this, mama.

It's o.K., Sam.

I'll be here.

Goodbye, bill.

I love you.

I love you, too.

I have

a front row seat

reserved for you.

Maybe two.

[Laughs]

Bye.

Goodbye.

Do you know...

This is the first time

in my life

I've ever been

entirely alone?

Without mama

or daddy or Henry

or one of my daughters

in the house.

I can't drive.

I don't have money

for the house.

It's a little bit...

Scary.

It's a little bit scary.

I got something

for you.

I'll be right out.

"Dear Jen,

"I owe you this.

"Goodbye.

Henry."

Henry.

What are you doing?

Teach me to drive.

Put that clutch in.

The one on the left.

Like this?

Turn on the engine.

Let the clutch out.

Here it goes.

Slow.

Do I make a right?

Yes.

Whoa!

Don't go so far.

Oh, my god.

Aah!

Now stay on the road.

Oh, my god.

So the house is safe.

I can pay off the bank.

I can't believe it.

Hell...

For once in his life,

Henry did

the right thing,

the decent thing,

the first really

unselfish act

of his whole life.

Hi.

Where are you going?

I'm just going as far

as this road goes.

It's weird.

If I live to be

1,000 years old,

I'll be damned

if I'll ever

figure that man out.

Come on in.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Whoop-de-do.

[Laughs]

Three days...

So much can happen

to the human heart

in three days.

It beats

239,000 times...

In three days.

It can break.

It can be torn apart,

but it just

keeps on beating...

And beating.

* life is just a story

* that is stranger

than it seems *

* love is like

a fiery bolt *

* of hunger

through your dreams *

* and you come

so close together *

* you could

tear yourselves apart *

* moving through

the flames of passion *

* with a paper heart

* won't you come

into my story? *

* you can bring

your mystery *

* touch me with the glory

* of your spirit

running free *

* we can straighten out

your feelings *

* while they're

tangled up in mine *

* we belong together,

darlin' *

* we're the wild kind

* somewhere down

the highway, darlin' *

* raise a glass to me

* one among a number

of your precious memories *

* never take yourself

for granted *

* darlin',

you deserve the best *

* and if you ever

need an outlaw *

* think of me

before the rest *

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