Babe, you look great.
Arch your back now, just a little bit towards me.
Oh, Cindy, that's great.
Oh, it's terrific.
Very good.
Are you sure you never did this before?
Oh, Cindy, you're doing just so well.
All right now, arch your back a little bit.
Tilt your left shoulder.
That's terrific.
Are you comfortable?
Yeah.
It's not as difficult as I thought.
Am I doing OK?
You're doing just like a pro.
Are you ready for the lingerie?
OK.
Jill, can I have the negligee?
I got it.
Charles, what do you think?
It seems like more fun than shooting buildings.
But I don't know anything about this boudoir stuff.
I mean, you know, I haven't done figure
photography since college.
Charles, you're a great photographer.
All it is is getting the girls to relax and be themselves.
And Jill can help you with that.
I don't know.
Come on, Charles.
This calendar shoot in Tahiti means a lot to me,
and I don't want to shut down my business while I'm gone.
Don't you know anybody who already does this kind of work?
No, I don't, Charles.
Besides, you're perfect.
You're successful.
You have your own business.
And I've known you forever.
Come on, don't let me down.
All right, you ready?
Yeah.
OK.
Ed, she's ready.
OK now, we're going to do a little striptease.
Are you ready for that? CINDY: OK.
OK, now we're going to go as far as you want to go.
- Remember-- - See?
It's your boyfriend looking through the lens, not me.
See?
I knew you'd enjoy this.
So are you going to help Ed out?
Maybe.
I mean, I haven't got any pressing assignments right now.
Do it, Charles.
Come on.
When was the last time you had fun while you worked?
You can't take off four weeks.
I can.
I completed the architect review assignment.
You're really serious, aren't you?
I'm tired, Elaine.
I-- You know, I've lost my enthusiasm.
I need to recharge my batteries.
You know, do something different for a while.
You just need a holiday.
Do you think I take life too seriously?
No.
Well, a little.
You can be a bit earnest sometimes,
but I'd hardly call that a serious character flaw.
Jill said I'm dull.
She said you were dull?
That's what she meant.
She said I should go out and have more fun.
Not take life so seriously.
Jill's problem is she doesn't take life seriously enough.
But she seems to be having fun anyway.
She'd like nothing better than to find a husband and a house
in the suburbs.
I ought to know.
She's my best friend.
What are you doing?
Charles.
Cut it out.
I have to finish this report.
Stop that.
What's gotten into you?
Goodnight, honey.
JILL: I want to have some fun.
You should, too.
Sometimes, Charlie, you take life too seriously.
Julian.
Maybe you were right.
No, I won't fly coach.
Business class.
OK.
Make it happen.
Some friend you are.
What?
It's not going to kill you.
I'm talking about what you're getting Charles into.
I think it'd be good for him, Elaine.
Hey, will you guys not talk as I'm not even here?
It's my decision, Elaine.
I think you're out of your mind.
Look, it'll get my creative juices flowing again.
What's artistic about photographing
a bunch of oversexed nymphets in trashy lingerie?
I'll be working with people.
Living, breathing, warm-blooded people.
Oh, come on, Elaine.
It'll only be for four weeks.
That's it.
It's not like he's giving up his architectural work, OK?
Fine.
Do what you want.
I'm off to work.
One of us has to take our career seriously.
Shit.
You, know I really love her, but I wish
she could lighten up sometimes.
Oh, well.
Come on.
As soon as you finish your coffee, we'll go to the studio.
Wait a second.
OK.
Come on, relax.
Watch your step.
OK.
She's all yours.
You ready?
Ready.
OK, Ms. Stevens, we will just go over here to the bed.
And we will start with some headshots, OK?
OK.
OK, now just turn around slightly that way.
OK.
OK, now I want you just to look straight into the lens for me,
OK?
That's good.
Just turn to your left slightly.
No, I'm sorry, to the right.
Yes.
Now, turn your head to the left.
Yes.
That's good, yes.
Now, just a little bit further.
And tilt your head slightly down.
Chin.
That's good.
OK, now look straight in-- look straight into the lens.
Very good.
That's good.
That's very good, Ms. Stevens.
I can't get her to relax.
No wonder.
You look like a virgin on her wedding night.
Come on, help me here, please.
All right.
First, you got to relax.
Then make her feel special.
First of all, stop calling her Ms. Stevens.
Her name is Michelle.
And tell her she's beautiful.
Make her feel sexy.
Make love to her with your camera.
No, no, you look great.
Absolutely perfect.
You can do this, Charles.
OK, now, this time, I want you to tease me, OK?
All right, here we go.
OK, now turn your shoulders a little profile for me.
That's good.
Yeah.
Beautiful.
OK, now just just move that strap off your shoulders for me.
Yes, that's great.
Now keep your chin sturdy, Michelle.
Fantastic.
Yeah.
Well, you look beautiful.
You look beautiful, Michelle.
That's great.
So sensual
The night is brilliant
The stars are there
To see your eyes and touch your hair
Listen long live you
Inside of me
I sometimes fear how we used to be
So much to tell you
I just want to say
You rise above
I feel your face
So sensual
Oh, so sensual
So sensual
Any good?
Not bad.
For a beginner.
Talk about being sensitive.
Actually, these are quite good.
And you're getting better with every session.
You know, I really am enjoying this.
I knew you would.
Hey, take a look at this.
We have a set change.
I talked with Ed.
Made a few suggestions.
You know, something more exciting.
You know, something more designy, but still erotic.
He liked the idea.
You know, so we have the appointments tomorrow, right?
So the set builders are coming early.
My, my, we really are getting into this, aren't we?
I'll just put my stamp on things.
How's Elaine taking all this?
She still upset?
Ask her.
You know how Elaine is.
Yes.
She probably thinks that I'm the devil.
Tempting you into a life of irresponsible depravity.
I don't know.
Maybe you are.
You know what surprises me?
Is how uninhibited they are.
Why does that surprise you?
Well, I don't know.
If they're professional models, I wouldn't be so surprised.
But these girls, they're, you know, they're amateurs.
They come in here with the minutes.
They're acting like centerfolds.
I think they find it liberating.
Obviously.
Are all young girls as adventurous?
Oh, not just the young ones.
I mean, Charles, today, women know what they want.
And how to get it.
It's a shame Elaine couldn't be this adventurous.
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe there's a wild animal lurking
underneath that ladylike exterior.
If only.
Right. I'll see you tomorrow Charles.
OK, Jill. Thanks.
- Goodnight. - OK.
No, leave it on.
I want to see you.
You know I prefer it with the lights out.
Light's on, OK?
Careful.
These are expensive.
Not tonight, honey.
I'm tired, and I don't want to be up all night.
I've got a big day tomorrow.
Now, come up here and do it to me the way you always do.
Julian.
No.
I'm sorry, I thought you were somebody else.
Is Ed here?
No, he's out of town for a couple of weeks.
I'm standing in for him.
We had an appointment today for some photos.
Today?
Your name is?
Pamela.
Pamela?
Just Pamela.
And you're?
Charles.
You sure it was for today, yeah?
There's nothing in the book.
Yes.
Maybe because he was doing me a favor.
I see.
It must have slipped his mind.
He'll be back in three weeks.
That'll be too late.
What sort of pictures are you looking for?
Something really sexy.
Something that'll drive this guy I know wild.
He's leaving town and I just want
him to know what he's missing.
Will you do them for me?
Sure.
We'll make an appointment.
No.
I'm into instant gratification.
How about now?
Now?
Why not?
Well, my stylist has left for the evening.
Why do we need a stylist?
You know, makeup, what you wear.
You think I need makeup?
Not really.
And for what I have in mind, this will be perfect.
You know, there is another reason why she should be here.
Oh?
Well, you'll be taking your clothes off, and--
So you'd be more comfortable.
It would just be the two of us here.
Don't worry, Charlie.
I won't take advantage of you, I promise.
Saturday night
On party street
You're dressed to impress
Anyone like me
Know the place
Can't get over your face
And the way that you move
You'll turn up for us
I can't wait
To get you on the dance floor
Anticipate
To do what I came here for
Don't want to wait
And I can't wait any longer
So take you and you feet
Come and dance to the beat now
Sweedley deet, sweedley deet
You sure look sweet
Sure look sweet
Your technique, I love it
It's gonna be jammin'
Sweedley deet, sweedley deet
Now get out of your seat
Get on your feet
Losing attention
Sweedley deet, sweedley deet
Come along with me
While the girls sing
The number one rule is to be real cool
Champagne on ice
While everybody's eyes are on you
Checking out the view
Checking what they see
Is what they get, oh
I can't wait to get you on the dance floor
And dissipate
To do what I came here for
Don't want to wait
And not a minute longer
So take you and your feet
Come again to the beat now
Sweedley deet, sweedley deet
Sure look sweet
And your technique, I love it
Has got me boiling
Your boyfriend, he must be a lucky guy.
Boyfriend?
The guy you did this for.
Oh yeah, him.
So when are the proofs going to be ready?
Why don't you give me a call in a couple of days?
On Friday.
OK, great.
OK.
Oh, yeah.
And Charlie, when you were telling me to imagine
my boyfriend, I wasn't.
I did that for you.
Wow.
Who's the babe?
Hey.
When did you do these?
The day the set was changed.
She's sensational, don't you think?
You did these without me?
You must be out of your mind.
What's the matter?
Don't you realize how risky it is
doing these shoots on your own?
Well, she was OK with it.
Yeah, but what if she decides to yell "rape?"
I didn't touch her.
I'm not saying you did.
But if she wanted to shake you down,
it would just be her word against yours.
No, she's not that kind of person.
How do you know?
Because she's a sweet, intelligent young girl.
Oh, right.
And with a body like that, why would I think otherwise?
Wait till you meet her.
You know, Charles, I'm really glad you're
having fun with this.
I mean, you got that sparkle back in your eyes.
But you have 15 years invested in your marriage.
Be careful.
My interest in her is strictly professional.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Where have you been?
I had some work to do.
I booked a limo.
I thought you'd forgotten I'm leaving today.
No, I hadn't forgotten.
How could I?
Every time I see you, you're either writing
something for that damn conference
or talking to someone about it.
Well, you know they'll make me a partner if I do well.
Honey, can you take the bags down?
I have to get ready.
Hi.
There they are.
Thanks.
You know where I'm staying.
No.
I told you.
I forgot, I'm sorry.
Embassy Suites, Pennsylvania Avenue.
I left the number by the phone.
Embassy Suites, got it.
Can you pick me up?
Sure.
I thought we could have breakfast at that little place
in the marina.
OK.
I'm sorry I've been so preoccupied.
A lot's hanging on this conference.
I know.
The plane gets in at 8:15, Flight 415.
415, 8:15.
Got it.
Good luck.
Bye.
Thanks.
These are really great.
With a subject like you, it's hard to go wrong.
Are you hitting on me, Charles?
You think I'm hitting on you?
Well, aren't you?
I think you are an incredibly exciting young woman.
I have a proposition for you.
Then you are hitting on me.
Look, I want you to pose for me.
I have an idea for an exhibition using line and form and texture.
Oh, I don't know.
Well, I'd pay you, of course.
This is really important to you, isn't it?
Yes.
Why?
Well, when I was a student, I wanted to be
more than just a photographer.
I wanted to be an artist.
And somewhere I got sidetracked.
I lost my inspiration.
I think you revived something I thought was dead.
But why me?
I mean, why not a professional model?
Because you are beautiful.
You have a superb body.
And you inspire me.
Wow.
Men have told me all sorts of things.
But to be someone's inspiration, that's--
-that's--
Will you do it?
-something.
How can I refuse?
When do we start?
Tomorrow morning.
OK, great.
OK.
Now, you realize I want to do nude shots.
And they will be seen by the public.
That's fine.
Great.
And your boyfriend, he's OK with all that?
What does he have to do with this?
Well, I thought, you know, perhaps he may be, you know--
No, what I do with my body is my business.
Nobody tells me who can see it or what I can do with it.
Nobody.
OK.
I'll pick you up at 8:30.
In the morning?
Yes.
It'll take all day.
OK.
It's early, but 8:30.
OK, great.
Hello?
I'm here for Pamela.
Darn, I thought you were here to see me.
Pamela?
Let me see if I can find her.
Hello?
Hi, it's Charles.
You're here early.
Come on in.
Morning.
I overslept.
Make yourself comfortable while I grab a shower.
OK.
It's a nice house.
Thanks.
I won't be long.
There's some coffee on if you want to help yourself.
OK.
Hi.
There is some coffee in there if you want some.
Thanks.
Bye.
Bye-bye.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Are you Inga's or Pamela's?
Pamela's.
I mean, we're working together.
Right.
I'll see you around.
OK.
Charles?
Come here.
Do you need me to bring anything special to wear?
No, just something you can get in and out of easily.
And what about body makeup?
That'll be fine.
OK.
Your roommates are very interesting.
Oh, you met them?
Sort of.
Yeah, they can be really grumpy in the morning.
No, they were fine.
OK.
Let's go.
OK.
Very nice.
We'll be doing the shots in the yard here.
And you can go and get changed in the back.
OK.
All right.
Into what?
Nothing?
Exactly.
And when you're ready, you can slip on the robe
and meet me in the yard, OK?
OK.
OK, now, Pamela, lean against the post for me.
Put your left hand down and your right hand up.
That's good.
That's it.
Arch your back.
That's good.
Yeah.
Now just tilt your head back into the post for me.
That's beautiful.
Just a second.
Widen these fingers out.
You look very beautiful.
Let's adjust the light.
OK, here we go.
OK.
That's it.
Our light's gone.
I don't know about you, but I'm--
I'm starving.
Me, too.
Well, perhaps I could take you to dinner
if you don't have other plans.
Not till much later.
OK.
Here.
Why don't you to go ahead and get
dressed, and I'll be back in a moment.
Can I look around?
Sure.
Would you like a drink?
Sure.
What do you have?
Anything you like.
How about some champagne?
Celebrate our collaboration.
French or domestic?
French.
Ah, but of course.
So who's the chef, you or your wife?
I never said I was married.
No?
But you're either married, or you live with a woman.
You're very observant.
So where is she?
She's in Washington at a conference.
Well, here's to a fruitful creative relationship.
Actually, I do most of the cooking.
I mean, Elaine, she cooks breakfast every now and again.
But that's all.
Are you good?
Very good.
My pasta puttanesca is a thing of great beauty.
Prove it.
Now?
Well, I don't feel like going out to dinner.
And then I'll know If you're as good as you say you are.
Or, if like most men, you're all talk, no action.
I thought you were her when we first met.
She broke your heart, didn't she?
Well, I had plans for us.
I mean, you know, she was the centerpiece of all my work.
And when she left, I, you know, I lost my way.
So where is she now?
I don't know.
Last I heard, she was living in Paris.
Paris.
She sounds like someone that I would like.
So when did you meet your wife?
Pretty soon after.
Ah.
Rebound, huh?
Yeah.
Yeah, I suppose.
So now you're restless.
That transparent, huh?
You do want to have an affair with me, don't you?
I've considered it.
Well, you let me know when you make up your mind, OK?
You were right.
Food was fabulous.
Thank you.
Hey, Charles.
Are you as good in bed as you are in the kitchen?
Goodnight.
You're not coming in?
I can't.
But I want to see you as soon as possible.
Do you know what you're getting into?
Not entirely.
But I haven't felt this alive in years.
Don't fall in love with me, OK?
What?
You're married.
And I'm my own person.
I know what I'm getting into.
So should you.
So don't fall in love with me.
It only complicates everything.
I don't want anyone getting hurt.
OK?
No complications?
Whatever you say.
Good.
We're having a few people over tomorrow,
and you can come if you like.
What time?
3 o'clock.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit.
Great.
I wasn't sure you'd come.
I'm not easy to scare off.
I can see that.
You want some champagne?
French or domestic?
What do you think?
So these are your friends?
Mostly.
Any close friends?
You mean boyfriends?
One or two.
I wouldn't have invited you if things were
going to be too complicated.
Come on.
I think you're going to like this party.
Don't get it wet.
So what do you do, Charles?
I'm a photographer.
Oh, cool.
You want to take some photos of me?
Back off, Melinda.
I saw him first.
Having fun?
What are you doing here?
You invited me.
And I also uninvited you.
Who's your boyfriend?
One of your father's golfing buddies?
You were never very funny, Mike.
I see you haven't improved.
Look, I said I was sorry.
What do you want me to do, get down on my hands and knees
and beg?
It's over, Mike.
Can't you get that through your musclebound head?
I don't want to see you ever again.
Look, I'm not another one of your boy toys.
Let go of me!
You're such a bitch.
You're hurting me!
Piss off.
Say, get your hands off of her.
What happened to loverboy?
Don't worry, he won't be back.
How's your head?
The sun hurts my eyes.
Do you know where you are and who I am?
Yeah, it's Madison Square Garden
and you're the referee to stop the fight.
Can I get you anything?
I'm fine.
Is there anybody else I got to worry about?
No, he's just a jerk.
Ow.
Oh, does it hurt?
Only when I laugh.
You're so sweet and brave.
I'm a compulsive romantic.
I can't resist a damsel in distress.
I'm touched.
You deserve a very special reward.
This is for your eyes.
I'm not sure I'm up to this.
Oh, well, you underestimate your power of recovery,
don't you?
Don't worry.
You just lie back.
Relax.
I'll be very careful.
Isn't this-- isn't this a little public?
Sure is.
Exciting, huh?
So how's Elaine's conference going?
I don't know.
You haven't spoken to her?
Nope.
I'm sure she'll call if something exciting happens.
Well, I tried to call you over the weekend.
I was out on a shoot.
Oh?
I thought you'd postponed all your work.
No, I was doing some shots for an exhibition I have in mind.
An exhibition, that's great.
You know, you were right.
I was in a rut.
But I really feel like I got my soul back now.
I'm so glad this is working out for you, Charles.
But be careful you don't neglect the business that you've
taken years to build.
Elaine would never forgive me.
Jill, have you ever been faced with a moment in your life
when you have a choice?
One way is safe, the smart thing to do.
The other is dangerous, but exciting.
Takes you places you've never been before.
You know what I mean?
Yeah.
So which way do you go?
What do you think?
But my life's a mess.
But you know you're alive, right?
Yes.
If you're feeling something, you can't be dead.
You know, all this lust for life you're feeling,
it wouldn't have anything to do with a certain young woman,
would it?
What if I said it did?
Charles, you know I'm your friend just as much as Elaine's.
But please don't put me in the middle of this.
I don't want to have to choose sides.
Hi, honey.
I was just leaving for the airport to pick you up.
Did you miss your plane?
I'm not coming home today.
Why, is anything wrong?
No.
Head office wants me to stay a few days.
They're going to offer me a partnership.
I'm sure of it.
Well, that's great.
How long will you be gone?
I've rebooked for Thursday
morning, Flight 415.
It gets in at 8:15.
Can you pick me up?
Sure.
Thursday, Flight 415 at 8:15.
Got it.
Charles?
Yeah?
You sound different.
Is everything all right?
Yeah.
Couldn't be better.
I'll see you Thursday, OK?
Bye.
Yes!
Charles?
How old are you?
40.
Ish.
Do you always dress like that?
Like what?
Oh, I don't know.
Like your father.
Well, I'll have you know, my father's a very sharp dresser.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
How's your credit?
Platinum.
Let's go.
Where?
Shopping.
This is meant to be fashion?
I'm looking like a biker.
What's that?
Hold this.
What are you doing with that?
It's gel.
You'll love it.
No.
Be careful.
It's greasy.
Pamela, are you sure about this?
Does that answer your question?
Yeah, I guess so.
Whoa, yeah
So bossin'
Whoa, yeah
Give me a beer.
A beer.
Come on
OK, that's it.
I think we got it.
You sure?
Yeah, you're sensational.
How can I miss?
Yeah, you were great.
Really.
So.
When's Elaine coming back?
Tomorrow morning.
Not a moment too soon.
What are you doing tonight?
You want to hang out, catch a movie?
No, I got plans tonight.
I hope she's worth it.
She is.
Insatiable
What's the matter?
Is she all right?
Oh, that's only Inger.
She always screams like that when she's having an orgasm.
Well, she doesn't sound like she's having fun.
She's Swedish.
I need a drink.
Do you want anything?
Only you.
I'll be right back.
Holy shit.
What is it?
I was supposed to pick up Elaine from the airport?
What time?
Now.
I'll never make it.
Will you call me?
If I'm still alive.
Charles.
I really like you.
Do you know how good that makes me feel?
Bye.
Good luck.
Thanks.
I must have just missed you.
What's going on, Charles?
What do you mean?
I called you yesterday.
I called you early this morning before I left Washington.
All my messages are still on the machine.
I was at the studio.
I was working.
Working?
On what?
Something for myself for a change.
I used to be able to count on you.
Rely on you.
What's happening to you, Charles?
Look, Elaine, I'm sorry I missed you at the airport, OK?
But for once in my life, I'm doing something for me.
You got a problem with that?
When it totally disrupts our life together?
Yes, I do.
We don't have a life together.
I mean, you have your life, your precious career.
And I have mine.
And occasionally, we come together
for some uninspired sex.
I'd hardly call that a life, would you?
Well, you haven't even had time to have a kid.
You bastard.
Yeah.
Well, apparently you had your priorities,
and now I've got mine.
Well if that's the way you feel,
then maybe you'd like to spend a little time on your own.
You know what, Elaine?
That's the best idea you had in years.
Charles.
Where are you going?
Charles!
You left her?
What the hell for?
We had a fight.
Besides--
I'm changing my life for the better.
You're going to throw away 15 years
of marriage just like that?
I know what I'm doing.
You two have been through tough times before.
Don't throw it all away just because you
think you've found the fountain of youth
in the arms of some bimbo.
She's not a bimbo.
Sorry.
But you know what I mean.
Our marriage is a sham, Jill.
I mean, nothing was happening.
We could go days barely talking to each other.
But you used to love each other.
Yeah, but with Pamela, it's more exciting.
You can't possibly love this girl.
I mean, you've told me yourself, you know
practically nothing about her.
I don't care.
Look, I was dead inside.
I just didn't know it.
Well, I think that's unfair to blame all of that on Elaine.
Relationships require work.
OK.
If I share the blame, it doesn't change anything.
So where are you staying?
I'm going to stay here until I find somewhere I like.
So--
Are you OK to still work with me?
I don't know.
You men, it takes you 20-odd years
to get you through your adolescence,
and then your midlife crisis.
It's back to square one.
Come on, then.
We got our first client in five minutes.
So it is a woman.
Yes.
Don't ask me anything else.
I hate being in the middle of this.
I should have seen it coming.
Face it, Elaine.
You were so busy with your work you
wouldn't have noticed it if he was doing
it on the living room floor.
This conference was the most important step in my career.
They've made me a partner.
But he didn't care.
He didn't even ask.
Do you want him back?
Not unless he grows up.
He's a guy.
That could take a really long time.
You know, he's only the second man I've ever been with.
You're kidding.
It's true.
I'd had a steady boyfriend before him.
And Charles only had two or three women before me.
We were both on the rebound.
We got married six months after we met.
Well, you know, my grandmother has a saying.
When the marriage is on the rocks, the rocks are in bed.
I suppose Charles is saying it was all my fault.
I was dull in bed.
No.
Well--
He's right.
It was dull.
But is that my fault?
He never tried to be romantic or send me flowers.
Or even spend time turning me on.
All he wanted to do was get on, get
in, get off, and go to sleep.
I know I could have done better, but so could he.
So what now?
What do you feel like doing?
Truthfully, I want to get even.
Here you go.
So what do you want to see?
What about this Kurosawa movie everyone's been talking about?
I hate having to read subtitles.
OK.
How about the new Scorsese film?
It sounds too serious.
What about the new Julia Roberts movie?
I love Julia Roberts.
Yeah, OK.
You don't want to see it, huh?
Yeah, I do.
I do want to see it.
OK, good.
Jill.
I can't wear this.
I look like a hooker.
Exactly.
But a very expensive hooker.
I don't know about this.
I don't feel comfortable.
Especially in these shoes.
Why do they have to be so high?
They're very sexy.
I'm starting to feel wicked.
That's the spirit.
Now let's go have some fun!
I'm so nervous.
I feel like I'm at my first prom.
This is a great selection tonight.
Come on.
So what do we do now?
'Cause I just couldn't see
Now, we dance
Oh, wait.
Everything that I had
That's how to change things
Gotta get on top, yeah
Now it's time to throw some kind of cool
'Cause I'm taken
And having a reason
I'm taken
You may not believe
Taken
Everything from me
'Cause I'm taken, baby
Have a special thing
Oh, and I wanted to create a scene
Everything that I had
And turn bad, bad, bad
You don't have to justify.
You hated it, didn't you?
No, no.
I didn't.
I just don't understand how they spend so much
money on such dumb stories.
I don't know how you could enjoy
anything when you're always sitting
back mentally taking notes.
I don't.
When the story's dumb, it's dumb.
And if I enjoy them, I'm what, stupid?
Oh, no.
You're beautiful.
But dumb.
That's what you think?
Vivacious, beautiful, sexy.
And smart.
Intriguing.
Insatiable.
Intelligent, say it!
Ow, careful!
Say it, or you'll be singing with sopranos.
All right, all right, all right.
You're right.
You're incredibly intelligent.
You're a female Einstein.
You don't have to go overboard.
I mean, just smart would do.
OK, you're smart.
Do you really think so?
Yeah.
No, I really do.
So what else do you like to do besides movies?
You like theater?
Yeah.
I saw "Phantom" three times.
Yeah?
What about, you know, concerts, that kind of stuff?
Oh yeah. I went to see Pearl Jam.
They were great.
Yeah?
And, you know, classical stuff, that sort of thing?
You know, ballet.
Sometimes.
I kind of think that stuff's a little stodgy.
What do you like?
I like to dance until I drop.
I like to swim naked in the ocean.
I like to ride on the back of a Harley
with a guy wearing leather.
With me wearing a short skirt and no panties.
But most of all, I like sex.
Maybe we could just-- we should just camp out here.
-Yeah. -Stay here forever.
Hey. Whoa, check it out.
- Hey, here they are. - All right.
Make some room, boys.
We're coming in.
Howdy, girls.
Grab a campagne.
Who is it?
What are you wearing?
Charles?
What are you wearing?
A dress.
What are you doing?
Are you wearing panties?
This is not a 900 number, you know.
If you are,
get them off and get that beautiful butt out here.
What are you doing?
Do it.
Hold on.
See the day when you are far away
You know that I'll be coming soon
Silence breaks and life begins again
You know that I'll be coming soon
She rides like a hurricane
She rides like a summer day
She rides, she rides like a crystal wave
On a perfect day
She rides, she rides
Trust me
Don't say that it's not real
Just ride out into the big blue
One day soon, you know that one day soon
You'll see the tide is turning around
She rides like a hurricane
She rides like a summer wave
She rides, she rides
Like a crystal wave
On a perfect day
She rides, she rides
She rides like a hurricane
She rides like a summer wave
She rides, she rides
Like a crystal wave
On a perfect day
She rides, she
You've got some pretty slick moves for an old married guy.
I have experience on my side.
Shouldn't you be getting home?
How do you feel about me making breakfast?
Elaine let you stay out all night?
All night every night.
I left her.
Why did you do that?
It was over.
I need more out of life than she could give me.
You made me realize that.
Shit.
What's the matter?
I don't want to be a homewrecker.
If you're leaving your wife because of me,
you better think again.
What's the matter?
Don't you want to be with me?
No, not like that.
I told you from the start, don't fall in love with me.
I don't want a serious relationship.
I just wanted us to have fun.
I thought that's what you wanted, too.
I do.
Then don't load me down with being responsible
for you leaving your wife.
I didn't ask you to, did I?
No. I know.
I just thought that, you know--
Don't you understand?
I liked that you were married.
It made it more exciting.
More exciting, huh?
Well, I don't find lying, cheating, and making excuses
all the time all that exciting.
I suppose you think that's too uncool, huh?
This is getting too heavy.
I think you better go.
Should I call you?
In a day or two, OK?
You OK?
Want to buy a Harley?
I'll give you a good deal.
What?
I should have listened to you.
I told Pamela I left Elaine thinking she'd be pleased.
Instead, it was like switching off a light bulb.
She doesn't want to see you anymore?
I don't think so.
She said to call in a couple of days.
Maybe she just needs some time.
She probably doesn't want you falling in love with her,
or vice versa.
Yeah, that's what she said when we first got involved.
You didn't listen, huh?
Obviously not.
Charles, when a woman tells you something like that, listen.
Have you spoken to Elaine yet?
Yeah, I tried.
She's pretty hostile.
With good reason.
Tell me something.
Do you feel anything for her?
Elaine?
Yeah, I mean, she's great.
I mean, she's, you know, beautiful.
We like the same things.
You know, music, art, food.
Or perhaps that's the problem.
Perhaps we just know each other too well.
I think you're missing the point.
I mean, having someone to share the quiet times, that's
what it's all about, isn't it?
That's not enough.
I mean, Elaine was never like Pamela in bed,
not even when we first met.
I mean, I don't think she's even interested in sex.
Are you sure we're talking about the same person?
Well, is there something here I should know about?
Quite a lot, apparently.
You didn't call.
I didn't think you wanted me to.
I said call, didn't I?
Aren't you going to ask me in?
Yeah.
Can I get you a drink?
No.
Thanks.
I'm sorry about the other night.
You just caught me off guard.
I should have thought of a better way to tell you.
So.
Are we still friends?
Is that all you want from me?
A date every once in a while?
Well, what more do you want?
You want us to fall in love?
And then what?
Get married, have kids?
I'm not ready for all that.
These are the best years of my life,
and I'm going to make the most of them.
I really like being with you, Charles.
And I love having sex with you.
Isn't that enough?
Don't spoil it by talking about love.
I don't want to be tied to anyone right now.
I see.
So you'll stay tonight?
I'd love to, but I can't.
Date?
Don't ask Charles, OK?
I told you, I need my space.
Tomorrow.
You come to my house tomorrow night,
and I'll have a big surprise for you.
I got to go.
I'll show myself out.
We live tonight
And the world all falls insane
Spend your time in comfort and rule illusion
Sudden shock
The curtains throwing away
Where are you now
Danger and confusion
the light
Whenever you walk by
Smells all around
I never really saw you
The mirror behind
You're hiding in plain sight.
The middle of the night
You know where to run
Can you trust
When the world is shattered
The river collapsed
Breath and soul
What can you do
Who can you follow
Old age is not enough
Well, here's the answer
The answer is you
Who can you trust
When your world is shattered
The world through a looking glass
Up and you go
What can you do
Who can you count on
They don't matter now
Well, here's the answer
The answer is you
She didn't waste any time, did she?
What were you doing spying on her anyway?
I wasn't spying.
It's still my house, isn't it?
Well, what did you expect?
Her to sit at home crying, waiting
for you to crawl back with your tail between your legs?
You put her up to this, didn't you?
She didn't need much encouragement.
Oh, great!
You didn't see what she was doing to this guy.
I can imagine.
She never did anything like that with me.
I wonder why.
What did you say?
Nothing.
You're blaming me, aren't you?
I mean, you said you wouldn't take sides.
I'm not.
Look, both of you are driving me crazy.
It seems to me that if you're each doing things
with other people that you never did with each other, then
you never really knew each other.
I mean, you may think this is simply about sex,
but I'd say that sex is simply a symptom.
Not the illness.
Hello?
Hi, it's me.
What do you want, Charles?
Would you pick up the phone?
I feel like I'm talking to a lawyer.
Deal with it.
I was thinking, we need to talk.
I tried to talk, but you just walked out.
It was your idea.
I was angry.
People say things they don't mean when they're angry.
But you just wanted an excuse to leave
to be with what's-her-name, Miss Slippery Thighs.
Please, I have some things
I want to say to you.
Not on the phone.
Can I come over?
I don't know.
Elaine, we were together 15 years.
You owe me this at least.
All right.
But not tonight.
Tomorrow.
That's fine.
I have something to do tonight.
I bet you do.
It's not what you think.
Let's talk tomorrow.
Hi.
Come in.
Come sit down.
It's beautiful.
Is it for your exhibit?
No, it's for you.
To say thank you and goodbye.
I see.
It's over then, is it?
Yeah.
I couldn't accept a relationship on your terms.
I'm sorry you feel that way.
We had some good times, though.
Yeah.
Never a dull moment.
No hard feelings?
No.
I learned a lot from you.
You're quite a woman.
Bad timing, huh?
Yeah.
So what are you going to do?
Are you going to go back to your wife?
I don't know.
I don't want to go back to what it was before.
Not that.
So I guess I'll just play it by ear.
Take care.
You, too.
Charles, wait.
You won't forget me, will you?
So, how've you been?
I've had better days.
Have you seen a lawyer yet?
Not yet.
Have you?
No.
From what I've heard, you wouldn't have had time.
Well, you haven't exactly let the grass grow under your feet,
either.
Is this what you've come to talk about?
Because if it is, the conversation's over.
No, no, no, no.
Look, there's no point in dragging
each other over the coals, OK?
OK.
So what do you want?
Do you think there's any chance of us
getting back together again?
You expect me to forget everything you've done
and take you back?
Just like that?
Just pick up where we left off as if nothing's happened?
Not like it was.
Like it should have been before we lost track of each other.
I get it.
She's dumped you, has she?
Not exactly.
But it is over.
I won't be seeing her again.
Isn't this where I came in?
I'm not interested in another rebound relationship.
It's not the same.
It's not the same, I promise you.
Look, I'm sorry I hurt you, OK?
It's just, give me another chance.
Tell me something.
Were you ever really in love with me?
I still am.
Are you sure it's me?
What do you mean?
When we made love, not all the time but sometimes,
it felt like you were never paying attention to me.
That you were, I don't know, never really
with me, making love to me.
Where'd you go, Charles?
See if you agree with these.
Elaine was right.
I was making love to a ghost.
I've never really gotten over Julia.
And now you have?
Absolutely.
I did the other day say goodbye to Pamela.
Well, don't feel too bad.
I think, in some ways, this has been good for you.
You're a changed man, Charlie.
I could even go for you myself.
And these are fine.
I called Elaine to see if she thought things over.
Either she wasn't home or she didn't want to speak to me.
So I suppose it's over.
Well, you never know.
Are you ready for your next appointment?
You shouldn't have taken a booking
without checking with me.
I'm not in the mood for this.
I tried to put her off.
I did.
But she said it was urgent.
What's she like?
She's beautiful.
Very sexy.
Is she ready?
OK, let's get this over with.
Be glad when Ed gets back.
Where are you going?
Won't be long.
You can start without me.
I'll be right with you.
Have you done this sort of thing before?
Not really.
But I hear you're quite the photographer.
So where do you want me?
Anywhere you like.
I used to be so blind
Follow you like a child
Because I just couldn't see
Where my life was taking me, yeah
The only thing that I had
Was making me oh so sad
Time to change things
Gotta get on top again
It seems to me I've been some kind of fool
Now it's time to feel some kind of fool
Because I'm taking anything I please
And I'm taking
You belong to me
Taking anything from me
Because I'm taking, baby
Oh yeah
Had a special thing
Only wanted to create a scene
Because everything that I had
Acting bad, bad, bad
Well there's a lesson to be learned
You never know when your love may turn
You can change it
You can get on top again
If you have a cross to bear
Check it, baby
I don't care
'Cause I'm taking anything I please
'Cause I'm taking you belong to me
Taking anything from me
'Cause I'm taking, baby
Taking anything I please
'Cause I'm taking
You belong to me
Taking anything from me
'Cause I'm taking, baby
Whoa, yeah