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Married People, Single Sex (1994)
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Music. i always thought mike Was the perfect guy for me. [gasps]. And now he's just Perfect in bed. oh, you're killing me. [thud]. i still think that beth and i Were made for each other. [heavy breathing]. I don't want a divorce. i've just never really Been a sex maniac. [moaning]. I never felt that comfortable About my body. you know, If it wasn't for sex, Franny and i would have A perfect relationship. I don't mean perfect... [moans]. But there's more good Than bad. She's just shut everything out. it's just that i have Different kinds of desires. Desires you know that... That can't be met By my husband... Or won't. [heavy breathing]. she just got different. [moaning]. She does these kinky things. I'm not very comfortable With those things. [heavy breathing]. [heavy breathing]. [moaning]. [gasping]. oh my god! Oh my god! look at me... Look at me, mike. [heavy breathing]. uhm, i don't believe this. uhm, sure you will. Your girlfriend won't. [moaning]. [water gushing]. [dog barking]. hi. hi. how did it go? okay. And you? brutal. Music. [door grinds]. you smell so good. we don't have much time. They're going to be Here soon. we never have much time Anymore, do we? Mike and beth, They took the time, Two weeks in paradise. to repair a crumbling Marriage. [sighs]. she's gone. She's a million miles Away from me. mike! Come on, baby. We've got to go. You're not done? come on! Come on! come on! come on! come on! [laughs]. i thought i was done. [water running]. Music. [humming]. you think they patched It up? i don't know. no, no, i mean, Really patched it up. Found true marital happiness Like us. [laughs]. honey, i'm sure no one Knows such bliss. but then i've got... I got to... The deal i got. honey, come on. [glass breaks]. [children laughing in distant]. your turn. what did you do with Your tie? Honey, i like this tie. Did you call the babysitter, Told her to come early? You did, didn't you? Alright. 11 years, ha! 11 years i've watched Shelly change. No, not change. She's... I look at her And it's like looking At a stranger. please, have some now. It's ready. you guys I really hope that They patch things up On this trip. You know, fix the marriage. they'll be good. They'll be fine. speaking of fixing things, I'm thinking about A boob job, Another cup size-- artie... you know, We were really surprised -- well, no. Don't say we Because frankly I still don't understand That you couldn't see that They were really In trouble but -- how are we doing With the drinks? what do you mean we? don't say we. guys -- no. I think, no... What they did was good. I think good for them, Good for them, Taking a trip, I think -- oh yeah, get some out Of the way -- absolutely, yeah. experience some new things. reliving in the past. coming back to the same Old shit. [doorbell rings]. we're not home! i'll get it. speak of the devils. here we go. Let's see. what are you wearing? alright, you -- oh, i'd recognize That squeal From anywhere. here they are. [laughing]. whoa! Look at -- whoa! Chiquita banana the gang's all here! chiquita banana. How are you? buenas noches. [indistinct chattering]. thanks for the postcards. Thanks for the postcards. look at you. You look beautiful. [chattering]. you all look so -- surprised, maybe? come on in! i only drink margaritas now. well, the blender is broke. Franny, fill it up. [laughs]. [crosstalking]. guys, it's incredible. It was so exciting. The beaches -- [indistinct chattering]. i just want to say Welcome home, guys. Welcome home. Good to see you again And being around you guys Right before you left was Kind of like -- day without sunshine. more like a root canal Without novocain. [laughs]. [crosstalking]. will you tell them? tell us what? i think we should tell them. Tell us what? what? yeah. well -- what do you -- who's your travel agent? What? we're getting a divorce. oh, fuck you. You are not. Bull. no. It's over. what? you're kidding, right? no, it's true. It's true. guys, i mean five years. there are going to be Some problems, You work them out, right? we're sure. what? we're sure. you guys are acting like This is some kind of Joyous announcement, Got a baby or something. we weren't happy. nope. But now we are, you see. Once we decided to break up, We became friends again. well, i don't know whether To say congratulations, I'm sorry or go to hell. go to hell! yeah. just say you understand. well, i don't. but anyway, let's go. We're gonna be late For dinner. yeah, i'm really hungry. where are we going? italian. honey, would you get My jacket? i'm gonna need some grease. yeah. where are we going? [indistinct chatter]. lighten up, artie. you're getting divorced From each other. Not from you guys. [chattering]. i'm sorry, man. I mean the babes there Were great. You've got to go sometime. i know. okay? so what were the men like? ill tell you. [laughs]. really? guys, wait up. it's the happiest I've seen 'em in A long time. i think she looked Like a whore. maybe. i think mike had that Kind of hollow look that Divorced men get, you know, Kinda like a hungry wolf. [sighs]. well... They're still our friends. we're happy aren't we, Artie? mmm... Sure we are. artie wants to do things That i just don't always feel Comfortable doing and... It's so funny. It's like... We have the opposite problem Of most people, you know? I think i end up feeling Impotent and he is the one Who ends up Feeling frustrated. Music. is that interesting Or what? yeah, but i think your Shoulders is a little Bit more interesting. Just breathe! Be with me now! I like the strap. can i help you out of This dress, hon? mm-hmm. [soft moaning]. what are you doing? seducing my wife. oh really? what are you doing? i think i'm getting Seduced by my husband. that's a good thing. is it? Honey? yeah. why don't you go take Your clothes off? okay. those are everywhere. alicia. [laughs]. the last year, it's... God, it's been a nightmare. Suddenly i'm married to the Frigid witch of the west. what? nothing. busy day tomorrow? yeah, blueprints, invoices. Just a catch-up day. me too. What? nothing. I guess i'm just tired. me, too. Good night. night. Music. oh, please! oh, what do you mean I've left you? I haven't gone anywhere. I'm right here. oh, i don't buy that, mike. You left me long ago. oh man, you are losing... You are fucking losing -- you know i am have No priority with you. With all our friends, I mean nothing to you. You look at me and You see right through me. okay, fine. I'm leaving. oh, yeah. Where are you going to go? In a bar? Do you realize How much you drink? yeah, i drink whenever We fight. I drink a lot. [gasping]. [crying]. I'm sorry. [weeping]. [moaning]. [heavy breathing]. [gasping]. [moaning]. [sobbing]. people share their beds, Their bodies and their... Their dreams and... After a while They just drift apart. [sobbing]. [breathing heavily]. you're such a porn king. no, beth. i don't wanna fight anymore. me too, babe. i know but it's Just when You do that with me -- yeah, it's me. It's always me. im talking to you. you never do anything Wrong, do you, beth? [gasps]. Music. [sobbing continues]. you feel good? yeah. [moans]. Will, will. mm-hmm. What? why don't we kiss anymore? oh, hon... mom... shit, hang on! what? wait a minute, honey. mom... i'm coming. I wish. [grunting]. [heavy breathing]. hi. is she okay? yeah, i think it was just A bad dream. did she wake up alicia? nope. Okay, as long as We're not too noisy. you know, it's funny. Will sees me in all Sorts of sexual situations. He's even seen me give birth, Twice... But when it comes to Talking about... Talking about What i really want, I just can't do it. guess what? mm-hmm? i've got a surprise for you. oh, no. Now what? well... Edible panties. oh, man. No, this is a wonderful... No, it's a wonderful idea -- come on. ...and we love it. We really love it... If you keep talking. But now it's time to play Go get your wife. i just figured that if You're in love, You do, it's natural And that's enough. That's enough. Music. [heavy breathing]. do you feel good? uh-huh. it feels so good for me. [gasping]. [moaning]. Does it feel good? it feels so good. honey? you're perfect. It's perfect. [gasping]. [gasping]. [sobbing]. and they said that men Are just in it for sex. Can we talk about Anything, hon? no. Why? i just figured there Might be word about Something or somebody. no. I'm happy for beth. I think mike's a child And i also think that She deserves much better -- okay, okay, okay, but Okay, that's fine. That's good. Okay, mike has had a couple Of problems he's working out. yes, but why should beth Have to suffer, alright? I think it's great all the Stuff she did on vacation. I always knew she had A wild streak in her. hon, this isn't about Her wild times and making Measures, hmm? now, i think my wild times Are over for good. Look, is there anything else You need because i'd Really like -- no. That's fine. Now watch tv, hon. That's good. are you okay? yeah, just my stomach. Must have been something I ate. Go back to sleep. we're like -- [indistinct chattering]. geez, i ask for three times. I want some. She gives all the guys one. [laughing]. That was last week. beth, give me some more-- oh, tell me about The survey thing that You were telling me. You know, the story you read. all it mentioned was that Sex takes up 1% of our lives. that much time? how much is 1% of 24 hours? who says that it does? it does. it does not. everybody knows that The whole world Revolves around sex. fran, i'll tell you -- we kill, die, suffer And get divorced all for A little nooky nooky. [laughing]. oh, there she goes again. Anytime anybody mentions sex, There she goes. that's not true. well, i don't know about The rest of you guys but -- no big deal. but i really I don't think i would have A problem with opening up And telling my most intimate, Filthy secrets to a total Stranger for a survey Like that, just to write in-- oh, so some pervert can Read them? No, thanks. i don't know. Will, can perverts read? i'll ask my boss. you do. i'm going to cry. [laughs]. you know something fran? Why don't you lighten The fuck up? I'm sorry, you know. After all, what's a little Sex among friends? [laughs]. artie! personally, I call it an orgy. alright...time out. coffee, anyone? tea, please. get it yourself. i'll take a coffee, fran. same for me. i'll get one. [chattering distantly]. [clanking]. it's really starting To show. what is? you can cut the tension Between you two with A feather cluster. do you think eight scoops Is enough for a full Pot of coffee? franny... It's almost been a year. Aren't you afraid artie will Go looking for some girls? look, that's not what this Is about at all, And artie would never. don't be so sure About that. Put away a man In his own bed, There's no telling What he'd do. well, i guess it's up to me To worry about that. who are you to give Advice, beth? You gave up. franny, aren't you afraid of What artie will do? look, i just don't want To talk about this, Not with you, not with him, Not with anyone. [dishes clanking]. here. Shelley, i got you this. right. Sex is always the answer, Isn't it? sometimes. [indistinct chattering]. oh, excuse me. oh, beth [indistinct chattering]. reach up. Reach up. Emergency. Emergency. [indistinct chattering]. whoa! Time to go to the movies. yeah, but we can't decide Which to go see yet. hey, it's my turn to pick. [indistinct chattering]. let him pick. Let him pick. i don't like it. right there, the lover. I know that's -- [phone ringing]. let me look at the action. shelley? Look at this. [ringing continues]. shelley! [ringing continues]. it's for you. She sounds really young. Just remember... You don't live here anymore. And im not your secretary. hello? maybe we could go See hatchet. That looks really good. [laughing]. excuse me. well, technically, I'm still married. The divorce hasn't Gone through yet. Leaving mike was the Hardest thing i've ever done. I can't imagine... I can't imagine Not being with him That way anymore. [car honking]. oh, that's shelley. tell her i said hi. sure you'll be okay? mm-hmm. I think i'm just gonna Watch the game. [dishes clanking]. see you later then. bye. Music. [clicking]. yeah, hi. I have the wrong number. I'm really sorry. [slamming sound]. hello? Hello? hello. Hello. I was... I was just... Thinking about you Touching yourself. who is this? who do you want it to be? my knight in shining armor. Pizza delivery. Look, this is not the first Phone call i've ever had Like this. what are you going to do About this one? i usually just hang up. why don't you then? i don't know. There's just something About your voice. something? something that sounds As lonely as i feel. Music. what's your name? meg. that's pretty. thanks. What's yours? it's artie and i hate it. Meg, i know this sounds like- Meg, i want you to touch Yourself for me. i don't think so. i really want to make you Feel good, meg. no. yes. no. yes. why are you doing this? i just need something. I just need something. look, i'm gonna hang up now. Are you still there? only if you want me to be. do you like Pleasing a woman? i love pleasing a woman. tell me what you'd Do to me. wait, this is franny, right? [indistinct chattering]. it's too prim and proper. [laughing]. we gotta find one For you, franny. wait a minute. What's in here? beth, what is this? give me that. do you actually wear This stuff? i like them. men love them. shelley -- they don't stay on That long. look at that. Good stuff. that's my mask. Don't make fun. let's see what Franny likes. [laughs]. [indistinct chattering]. come on. seriously. Look, look, look, This is relatively tame. Yes? yeah. or the green one? [coughing]. oh no. all day and so much money Trying to spice you up, franny. no, i don't think this one Is for me. it has built-in -- check it out then. Come on! yeah! id like to see the look On artie's face. why are you so embarrassed About your body? i'm not. It's... Can i ask you guys A question? shoot. What? when you, you know, Do you? do you have any idea What she's talking about? none. get that blouse. what? well, when you're Having sex, do you come Just from intercourse? no, honey, no. Usually it requires some Sort of manual stimulation. of course, franny. I mean that's why Men have fingers. and toes. and tongues. good. That was only one. seriously, it's like When god created women, He made a mistake. He put our clit This much too far forward And if he just moved it back A little bit -- [laughing]. stop! seriously if he had -- okay, okay. it would be perfect. can we try it? yeah. franny. yeah. go. i am. come on! Hurry up because i'm going To pick up the kids so -- i can wait. Let's go. franny... What do i do with you? let me see them, meg. Let me see them. Let me see your breasts, Meg. Touch them and tease Your nipples for me. Let me see them. Do you like that? yes, it feels good. louder! it feels great. i want you to take your Shirt off for me, meg. Meg, i want you to take Your panties off now. Does it feel better? yes. does it feel good? Rub it! Is it wet? it feels good. rub it! Does it feel good? yes. so tell me it Feels good then. it feels good. It's wet. [gasping]. [moaning]. come for me! [moaning]. Come for me! [moaning]. Are you still Among the living? i think so. That was -- incredibly right? look... I still have some work to do. [laughs]. can i call you again, meg? who am i kidding? beth? Beth? Hey, i know this sounds crazy But when i left, i... I took your mask. I'm sorry. hey shelley, meet richard. Richard, my friend shelley. i didn't tell you to speak. Stay, please. I'm richard. Stay. I want you to stay and watch. Please sit down. It's okay. it's like i want... I want bone-jarring, Window-rattling sex, You know? I just want passion. And i want the lust To be there. And i don't think That's wrong. Music. [indistinct chattering]. wow, 9.9! [laughs]. guys, i think you Should go home now. right will. I do have a dress code. come on, bro. Just give it a break. We'll leave in a few minutes. hi. yeah. Ooh, there she is. do you guys have A few minutes? she undresses quickly. right. hey, mike, that's one small Step for a man. order me a shot and a beer, Will you? I've gotta drink Like a beast. [glasses clinking]. hi, i'm carol. I haven't seen you Here before. will. It's my first name. It's my first time. My first -- [laughs]. don't worry. I'll be gentle. [heavy breathing]. Music. [moans]. [gasping]. what do you want me To do to you? [heavy breathing]. touch me! i don't want to touch you. no. yeah. Is that how you like it? kiss me! Kiss me! Kiss me! [chuckles]. [moans]. let me kiss you. Let me kiss you. [moans]. Yeah. [moaning]. [gasping]. [breathing heavily]. i never thought you'd Call back. neither did i. Why? because i wanted you so bad. [laughs]. why? 'cause you make me Feel like-- That's it. You make me feel. Where's your wife? she is out And we are alone. franny's hurting. I mean really hurting And i know that but I'm hurting too And... Meg takes my heart away. Didn't you say something About not wanting to Feel anymore? it's safer that way. But life isn't safe now, Is it? I guess i'm just not very good At putting up walls. i'm in construction And i'm real good At breaking walls down. artie? i'm sorry i gotta go. [clicks]. [dial tone beeping]. they'll be here in an hour. I'm going to take a shower. Music. [coughs]. fuck it. Just fuck it. we're gonna play Truth or dare. [indistinct chattering]. no, no. I haven't played That since high school And the last time i played That, i got arrested. you got arrested? i got arrested. I did. really? what happened? i mooned a station wagon Full and out. [laughing]. why does this not Surprise me? Franny, why does this not Surprise me? yes. no way. how do you think i met fran? [laughing] franny! I thought you were A convent, honey. alright, okay. Rules are simple. Just in case you've forgotten, Rules are simple. Just, if you take truth, You have to answer Some questions truthfully. And if you pick dare, Then you have to take The dare. Franny, you're going first. hey, i'm going to be Your return over here. Let me get over here. Take the fifth. [indistinct talking]. come on, fran. listen, be gentle. Be gentle, please. shelley, please.. Would i ever embarass Any of us here? no... we can embarass ourselves. you can embarass me. [indistinct talking]. no, come on, franny. You want truth or dare? Which one? here we go. truth. franny, the truth. Do you swallow? there it is. There it is. well be right back At the roof to wisconsin. you remember The swallow, honey? We cycled back to campus. oh, lovely birds! [whistling]. i think that's a pass. Let's go on. me. that's too eager. You try too hard. you're next, beth. alright... [indistinct chattering]. no truth. Dare. dare. make it good. i dare you... come on. to walk over to will And suck on his tongue. oh whoa! wait, why will? This is my house. 10 seconds. i thought you were gonna Say something else. 10 seconds, 10 seconds. massive faithfulness. I'm warning you, honey. They always come back For more. oh really? always. [laughs]. okay. Will... Would you kindly, Allow me the pleasure... where have i seen This before? [laughs]. ...of sucking on Your tongue? [laughs]. something is gonna Get going. [indistinct talking]. come on. here we go. oh yeah. there it is. I haven't seen that Sucker in weeks. [laughs]. here is the reptile. excuse me. Just went running out The back door. [chattering]. you girls are owing it For me. it's there, beth. [laughs]. go for it! okay. I don't know if i Can do it that long. Stay out of it. okay, here we go. Countdown... go! 1-2-3-4-5... 6-7-8-9-10. Yeah! okay, okay. That's enough. more and more. no, come on. we have lift off. you had your butt With my husband. that's enough. do we have lift off here? me now. Me now. no, i got one. I've got one. I have a truth or dare For my wife. okay. alright, hon. Truth or dare? dare, dare, dare, dare... let's see, truth or dare? truth. shelley... yes? have you ever been Unfaithful? not yet. [crunches]. would you want some wine? no, no, no. you're empty? i'll take some. i know i'm not everything To shelley, And that's painful. and as soon as you get The dates, just let us know. okay, thank you very much. thank you. ready to go to lunch? no, i can't today. shelley, we always Go to lunch. i'm sorry, i can't. are you mad at me? no... I'm not mad at you. This is me, okay? can i do anything to help? go to lunch. [engine running]. [keys jingling]. [metal clanking]. [coins jingling]. [phone ringing]. hello? mary magdalena? artie, hi. Where are you? i'm at the site. It was lunchtime. I was just... I just needed to hear The sound of your voice. look, i'm... I'm sorry about last night. I thought it would be okay To call-- no, no, that's okay. I'm sorry about the way I answered the phone. I was in the middle Of something, but... I think you better let me Do the calling From now on, okay? from now on? How much longer do you think We could go on like this? i don't know, meg. I don't know and... Frankly, i don't care. I don't mean that I don't care. Of course, i care. I just mean that i don't Care that... I don't care. Do you know what i mean? i think so. good, 'cause i don't. [sighs]. I'll talk to you, okay? okay. you alright? yeah. okay, bye! [scraping sound]. Music. [colar jingling]. [gasping]. [moaning]. you like it from behind, Don't you? mm-hmm. why? Why? because why? Huh? Tell me. because why? because it makes me feel Like a whore. a whore? mm-hmm. does he fuck you like A whore, huh? no. how does he fuck you? [grunts]. like a wife. [groaning]. [moaning loudly]. [gasping]. [gasping]. Come on. That's it. Harder! [moaning]. Come on! [screaming]. Okay, okay! Why can't will be just A little bit more Like richard? [phone rings]. natalie's. May i help you? Yes, hold on. shelley, it's that guy Richard again. thanks. Hello. i want you back here Tonight. i can't. you can and you will. [sighs]. hi. mike, you can't just Walk in here like this. And here you are. sorry. i mean, i wanna grow, But he just talks about Growing old together. Well, i'm not ready To grow old. Mike, not now. come on. just not now, okay? you're going out? yeah, i've got a date. a date. hm-hmm. well, i guess i better Be going. mike! [heavy breathing]. i can't do it. Honey, i can't do it. The mask is just -- what's wrong? it's this mask, hon. Don't cry. Music. I just... Can't we just make love? no, i can't. It's not fun. It's boring, will. Why can't we talk About this? okay, "its boring... It's boring, will". And you lie there with Your legs spread out Right up to the Ceiling tile... Like a dead woman, And i'm boring you. Well, you too. What's wrong with A little love? What's wrong with just Doing it? Why can't we just Do it, hon? Where are you going? i'm sorry, will. I can't just do it. I can't. hon, come here. Come here. will, i can't. Please. honey, listen to me. you won't talk to me. I can't do this anymore. you're a wife. You're a mother. but i'm not dead. just come back here. i can't. I've got to go, okay? I just... I just-- honey, come here! Honey, come here! [crying]. meg, you are truly amazing. What's your day Like tomorrow? who were you talking to? hm? Who were you talking to? no one, baby. It was the tv. the tv? It's cold. yeah, so are you. [crickets chirping]. [moaning]. [groaning]. [gasping]. [moaning]. [gasping]. [moaning]. oh, god. [panting]. Hold me. Hold me. Hold me. [moaning]. [breathing heavily]. Oh, god. I wasn't gonna stop. [gasping]. you're so good At being bad. and you've got An incredible teaser here. [gasping]. [panting]. i want you to do Something for me. so soon? Geez, let me catch My breath first, okay? [gasping]. i don't want you to Make love to him anymore. Music. If you're serious about this, Then you'll stop. [sobbing]. [vibrating sound]. [dogs barking distantly]. Music. [breathing heavily]. Disco music. [indistinct chattering]. [cheering and applause]. hi. hi. enjoyed the show? [chattering]. you hungry? sure. That's beyond early, I have class tomorrow. [sighs]. you are going to kill me. look who's talking. So where is she tonight? out... With the girls. [crickets chirping]. she'll do anything to Avoid being alone with you, Won't she? you noticed that too, huh? sorry. That's none of my business. nope. You happen to be Very right, meg. look, artie, if we ever Get together, there'll Be nothing left. [clicks]. meg, i really think We should meet. it would never work. why? you know why. I mean for christ's sake, We met through a fucking Obscene phone call. That's not exactly A foundation for A meaningful relationship. meg, we already like Each other. what if we weren't Physically attracted To each other? that's not gonna happen. what if it did? what are you so Afraid of, meg? im afraid of... I'm afraid of Getting hurt. It happens to me All the time. Things just seem To miraculously work out With the wife And i end up alone, Just when you're tired of Being alone. [ball bouncing]. on top of everything else, Shelley is never having Sex with me anymore. yeah. Well, take my word for it. If you have an affair, You're going to regret it 10 seconds after you come. Marriage vows, All those promises, You'll know that you've Stepped all over them. Youll feel like a liar And a piece of shit and Nothing you can ever do Or say will change What you did. yeah, well, you should Think about that yourself Too, okay? you know how fucking Frustrating it is? Beth and i, we tried it. In fact, i want her back. I still love her. Man, i hate this Fucking game. [birds singing]. meg? artie? bill. [laughs]. [children talking distantly]. hi. hi. you wanna go somewhere? Cup of coffee or something? i never touch the stuff. Tea, lemon and one sugar. I got my truck over here. I thought maybe we could Sit and talk. face to face for a change. I'd like that. me too. [door opens]. beth? [door closes]. don't you know how to knock? Oh mike, i don't know What to say. just say thanks. did you get this out of My garden? so what did you want To see me about? why couldn't you have Been this nice when We were married? oh, we're still Married, kiddo. What is this? [paper rustling]. No, beth. I'm not gonna sign them. mike, you must have known It was coming. [clicks]. so... well, well, well. Three holes in the ground. [laughs]. I can't believe you Know that. That's amazing. do i look like you Imagined i would? no. Better. So much better, meg. What about me? i tried not to Picture anything. That way i wouldn't be Disappointed. [sighs]. are you? no. Oh, this is so awkward. I know what you sound Like coming. I don't even know what Your favorite color is. white. great to know. Mine is blue. I've been so incredibly Busy lately. Writing reports mostly. I think writing is probably The loneliest thing In the world. [creaking]. hello, meg. Music. [breathing heavily]. meg, no. i want to. Let me touch you. this is for you. This is for you. It's all for you. [panting]. Open your eyes, meg. I want to see them. [moaning]. I want to see you, meg. I want to see you. I want to see you. I want to see you, meg. I want to see you. [gasps]. [moaning]. [gasping]. i can't believe how soon I can do that. oh god, no. No, no, no. God! You look so beautiful. You get all shiny Like a pony. [footsteps]. shouldn't you be home With your wife? yeah, well, Both the little ones Are in bed and shelley Is probably off watching "the love connection" Right about now. okay, come on. [footsteps]. fear of age. No, it's more than that. I've had chance To fool around. It's wrong. You gotta consider the kids. It's not fair to them. I've got two of them. My father walked out on me When i was still in Grade school And i vowed never to let That happen to my kids. Anyway, you get married And you make promises To each other, vows. Sometimes when a person Doesn't live up to Their end of the bargain And you end it, I guess, i mean, If you can't fix it... I'm not trying to fix it. Sometimes i think it's Just beyond repair. what are you doing? you said i could. no. What i say and what I choose to do are two Different things. No. richard, i want you. Come on. I've been a good girl. i'll be the judge of that. ow. Ow, that hurts. it's supposed to hurt. Hey, did i say you can Kiss me? kiss you? I'm trying to bite you. Please, richard, I want you so bad. how bad? is tea okay? [water pouring]. thanks. See, this is the way I love you, just-- you love me, huh? i mean... [laughing]. i know what you mean. Some music? [clicks]. slow dancing? slow music? Music. [moans]. i've never been Unfaithful to my wife. i know it. It shows. [sighs]. Well... Maybe you should go home. yeah. Thanks for the tea. sure. there she is. hi. hi. Ooh, food! Ooh, ooh. lunch. oh, i'm hungry. I'm hungry. What do we got? here we go. ah. and a soy sauce here. great. tea with lemon. One sugar. i can't believe you Remember that. Thank you. Thank you. well, i tell you, If you tell me something hm-hmm? and you like it, hm-hmm? ill make it a point To remember it.. that's good. I like that. doesn't she? no, she... She stopped caring. you want chopsticks? chopsticks. did i mention that I am a great cook? yeah, you own A chinese restaurant? [laughs]. god, id love to cook For you. I would love to wake up Next to you and-- meg, i think we maybe Should-- you know, artie! I wouldn't have to Fuck you, okay? Just hold you. All night. how was... Where the hell Were you last week? seattle. how was seattle? it was very wet. So am i. [paper rustling]. Why is it you never Let me kiss you Or touch you? i'm afraid if we... I'm afraid if i... I'm afraid you might Disappear. so, what are we exactly? I mean we're not lovers. friends, i guess, Very good friends. friends do not do What we do. Why don't you stop trying To make this less than What it is? just what is that, meg? i dont know. damned if we know. Damned if we don't know. Music. [keys jingling]. [glass breaks]. shit! Gotta love it. [water running]. oh, mike! let me see your face. you scared me. Get out! let me see your face. mike, we shouldn't Be doing this. come on. You're just so beautiful. mike, no. This is wrong. You got to stop this. [moaning]. i remember the time when... Getting married And spending the rest Of our lives together was The greatest thought In the whole world. And now... Getting a divorce is... Is the only way we can Stay friends. [water running]. mike, do you hear me? i heard you. Beth... won't you sign the papers? how can you say that After what just happened? Come on. Maybe we're making A mistake. mike, you don't get it, Do you? You said we are not Getting back together. It's just sex, Not a relationship. [door slams]. is she out again? no, she's asleep. I checked in on her Right before i called. hello? Who were you talking to? please don't take it so hard. what, am i supposed to be Happy about this? i don't expect you to be. I tried to warn you. Even beth did. oh, so you're still Seeing beth. That's it. i never stay in anyones Place for a long time. It just has to be this way. am i just some kind of toy? Is that what it is? Just some kind of little Fucking game that you play? no. then tell me. What is it? Just tell me what it is. I will change. it's not-- richard-- no. It's not you, shelley. It's something in me And i can't change. I don't want to change. so that's it. Just walk away? It's easier just to Pick me up, Throw me on the ground, Squash me and walk The fuck away, isn't it? that's your version. fuck you! It's your version. Fuck you, richard. Fuck you! How dare you, Fucking asshole! [weeping]. you're awake, fran. I know you're awake. You're always awake, fran. do you have a girlfriend? do i have a wife? are you seeing somebody? do you want to talk About this? I mean do you really want To talk about this? yes. Artie, i just can't be Who you want me to be. I just can't go where you Want me to go. Not right now anyway! fran, listen, You've got to let go. i can't! you have to forget, fran! You got to forget. It's killing us, okay? i'm your husband. I'm your husband. You're my wife. i'm sorry but i can't! I can't! No! okay, fran, okay. So you tell me what You want to do now. You just tell me Right now, and i mean now. Music. i just need time, artie. fuck the time! Fuck it! There ain't anymore Time, fran. Do you want to just... Do you just not want To feel anymore at all? Is that it? sometimes. bullshit, fran. Bullshit! It's most times and I feel... I feel very sorry for you, Fran, very sorry. [panting]. i feel... Like i'm being punished. Artie really wanted To make love and i felt So beautiful being pregnant, So we made love And there was blood And we lost the baby. All i really wanted to be Was somebody's mother, Somebody's wife And somebody's mother. Music. [sobbing]. i'm so sorry. [crying]. okay. It's okay. Its okay. i'm going to dallas. dallas cowgirl. When would you get back? i mean i'm moving now. oh, jesus christ! Oh, jesus christ! I knew it. I told you, You would disappear. look, i was-- you son of a bitch, meg! You son of a bitch, You're running away. You get what you Fucking want, You fucked me and You're running away now? let's get one thing straight. What we just did here Was not fucking, okay? I was planning to move To dallas before i even Met you, Before you even called me. Why do you think i went To dallas so often? meg, really? Then why didn't You tell me before, huh? Why didnt you Tell me before? never once did you say To me you'd leave her. Never once did you tell me You loved me. I am so sick and tired Of being the other woman. I am so sick and tired Of guys telling me, "she's doesn't Fuck me like you. She doesn't suck me Like you." I just need something That's mine. i'm yours. I'm yours, meg, And you know it. I'm more yours than... I'm more yours than i am hers. she is your wife. I am so sick of Having nothing. Music. meg, please... Don't punish me For every guy that's Fucked you over. It's not fair to me. does this seem easy for me? I just can't Do it anymore. alright then... Then i'm going with you. For good. I'll meet you tomorrow Morning at 10:30. At the swing. You bring the tea. okay. Music. [chattering]. what do you want me To do, huh? Do you want me to Move out like liberated Beth and mike, huh? Or maybe we should just Barely tolerate each other Like good old fucking Dependable shelley and will? Is that what you want, huh? i dont know. [weeping]. that's right, fran. You don't know? You don't know? How many times did i Tell you how unhappy i was? You fucking blame me How many times? How many times did i Reach out to you and You pushed me away? I did not kill our baby! [crying]. You did not kill our baby. It just happened. It didn't have to kill us. [crying]. yes, i'd like to confirm One first class seat On flight 454 to dallas. The name is Pamela lindgren, L-i-n-d-g-r-e-n. Thank you! Music. |
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