Remember Yesterday (2022)

[bunniefuu]

[pleasant music playing]



How much do you need?

Wha--

I am offended.

-How much?

-Fifty bucks.

[Jenny sighing]

What happened?

Ms. Greenhut found someone

to do her roof for less money.

Do you ever think

about workin' for a company?

Why? I have all I need.

House, truck, food, beer.

Beer that I buy.

I got some

other stuff comin' up.

-I'll pay you back.

-[Jenny scoffs]

[Jenny] I don't want you

to pay me back.

I want you

to take care of yourself.

I do.

[chuckles] Financially, idiot.

[Jenny sighs]

How's things with you, sis?

You know Davie

was asking about you.

Davie, huh?

He made his choice.

[Darrell] Arlene?

-Don't say it.

-Well, it's true.

[Jenny sighs]

He saw something in her.

Yeah, that's what it is.

Well, she can have him.

Besides, now I only have

one drunk to buy booze for.

[Darrell]

I am not a drunk.

-I'm an explorer.

-[Jenny chuckles]

Booze intensifies

the exploration.

[Jenny] Mm-hmm.

You know what you should do.

-What?

-You should find

the richest guy you know,

and marry him.

Mm-hmm-hmm.

What would that get me?

A life of not working.

And all the time you want

for your stupid books.

You're such a deep thinker.

[Darrell laughs]

Oh.

Woo! [chuckles]

-Believe it or not, sis...

-Mm-hmm.

I do love you.

I know you do, Darrell.

Thank you!

Goin' to Lula's tonight,

you interested?

No.

[mellow rock music playing]

[Sunny moans softly]

And I want a man,

just not that dirtbag.

I am a man.

Yes, you are,

but you are like family.

Uh, I thought you

said Jenny was staying home.

I thought she was.

Hey, sis,

let me buy you a drink.

With my money?

Don't say that,

I'm trying to impress Sunny.

[chuckles]

Is it working?

No. How are you doin'?

[Jenny]

I'm fine.

The house felt empty.

-Aw.

-Here.

[gags]

Darrell, what is this?

Dragon's breath.

Can I get a beer, please?

Of course.

[Jenny grunts softly]

Oh, well look

who just walked in.

What's goin' on, Davie?

Just gonna talk to my wife.

Is that really a great idea?

Darrell, hey. I can handle this.

Yeah.

Hi.

What are you doin' here?

I just wanted

to get out of the house.

-Where's Arlene?

-What do you care?

-Okay. I'm gonna go down--

-Hey, hey. Hey.

Please. Please.

Come here. Come on.

When can I come home?

I missed you. I-- I miss you.

Davie.

It's over.

You know we are

no good together.

-[Davie] No.

-Yes.

No, why do you

get to decide, okay?

-I'm your husband.

-[indistinct].

-What?

-[Darrell] Time to take a walk.

Get off me, Darrell.

I want to talk to my wife.

-[Darrell] Move along!

-[Davie speaking indistinctly]

[door shutting close]

It's over, Davie.

Go home and sleep it off.

[Davie]

It's so--

[Davie groans]

What's that for?

My sister.

Stay away from her.

Stay away from where she goes.

Stay away from the diner.

If you don't want a beating

every time you go out,

just stay at home, 'kay?

Last time, Davie.

No more maybes.

[Davie]

Hit like a girl.

Hey, did you guys hear?

There's a movie comin' to town.

[Sunny]

Subtle transition.

What? I'm excited about it.

-Mmm.

-You know what she meant.

You know, sis,

I never got to tell you

that I'm sorry.

For what?

You had to give up.

You know, your...

Your dreams.

Aw.

Thank you, Darrell.

Your secret's safe with me.

What secret?

That you have a heart,

moron. [chuckles]

Oops.

What movie, huh?

The North Carolina

government doesn't want us

having movies anymore.

I don't know,

but they're supposed to be here

in about three months.

Mmm. What kind?

I think it's one of those, like,

hometown feel-good love movies.

Wouldn't it be funny if

it was a John Raymond film?

That's--

You okay, Jenny?

Jenny.

-Yeah? Sorry.

-You okay?

-Hey.

-[Shelly] Hey.

Hey, did you

hear about this movie?

Yeah, the-- Sunny was telling

me about that last night.

[Shelly]

So exciting.

I mean, nothing ever happens

around here, and now this?

[Jenny]

Mm-hmm. Yeah, I suppose.

Well, I'll tell you one thing.

If they're lookin' for

local talent to do a love scene

with their leading man,

I'm their girl.

Bar!

Hey, would you mind takin'

that out to the counter for me?

-[chuckles] Yeah, no problem.

-Thanks.

[Shelly chuckles]

-Make another burger.

-Why?

[Shelly]

Just do it.

Mother pus-bucket.

[soft music playing]

[thudding]

Shelly told me

the sliders were good.

Uh, $6.50 plus tax.

Unless you want rings.

I'm sorry?

The sliders. They're $6.50.

Comes with fries.

May I have some?

Why are you here?

I'm hungry.

No. Why are you in town?

-Really?

-The movie?

It's what I do now.

I knew it.

Then why are you so surprised?

I'll get you sliders.

-[Shelly] Hey, you okay?

-You know who that is?

-[Shelly] I do.

-God.

That's my ex-boyfriend!

I know. What happened?

Oh. Quick on the trigger.

No.

Wait-- What-- I don't remember.

He left me.

So, he cheated on you?

No. He left me

to go to Hollywood.

Oh.

You still love him.

Yup. What?

No. No.

-I told him to go.

-What?

I told him that he needed

to go after what he wanted

and, well, there he went.

And now you're angry.

I don't know.

But this-- this isn't fair.

He should have told me

that he was coming here.

Oh, yeah,

'cause that makes perfect sense.

[Jenny]

Oh, shut up.

See, this is why he left you,

'cause you're a mean girl.

I'm sorry.

I really wasn't expecting this.

It's okay. Did he ask you out?

I just got separated.

I do not want a man right now.

Am I being this childish?

No.

You are being

the perfect adult woman.

What should I do, then?

Maybe you should take this

to him without dropping it.

Oh, go to Hell, Gus.

I'm already here, Aunt Jenny.

-You did this.

-Mm-hmm.

He hasn't gone.

I got this.



Here you go.

Service with a smile.

-How are you?

-Confused.

Why would someone

who hasn't been to this town

in ten years choose

Wilmington to make a movie?

Fulfilling a promise.

Not to me.

No. My mother.

She always wanted me

to make a film in this place.

I'm sorry about your mom.

Thanks.

Me too.

So, how's Davie?

Come on. You already know.

Yeah.

I'm sorry about that, too.

Yeah.

He's hittin'

the bottle kinda hard, too.

Has been the past few years.

Yeah, I know what that's like.

Yeah, heard you gave it up, huh?

How's that goin' for ya?

Cheeky.

It's been four years now.

-Notice a difference?

-Yeah.

My writing's softer.

Never got back

into the theatre, huh?

No. It's too much work.

I ain't never seen

a town this small. Good Lord.

Stephen James Burley,

Jenny Hill.

Devlin.

-Is it still Devlin?

-[Bear] Nice to meet you.

Call me Bear.

Want somethin' to eat, Bear?

No. I want somethin' to drink.

Where can I get

somethin' like that?

-You like our music?

-Aw, are you kiddin' me?

-[Bear humming]

-[both chuckle]

Well, they have live music

at Tail's Piano Bar tonight.

I love it!

Uh, what time do you

get off work? I'm buying.

Ooh.

I have some stuff

to take care of at home.

Yeah, and we have to get goin'.

What about your food?

We have a thing at

the government, uh, building.

Oh, yeah, that thing.

How can I possibly forget that?

You really shook him.

Congratulations.

Aw, well, I'm comin'.

We gotta go to that thing

that's so important

that I couldn't possibly make up

an excuse in front of her.

Shall we go?

Tail's, right? Come by.

I'll, uh, tell you

all about that thing.

[both laughing]

[Bear]

Comin', boss.

[romantic music playing]

Hey, Mrs. Harling.

Hey, Jenny.

Do you have any

of those blueberry puffs?

Of course I do, honey.

I always know

when you're comin' in.

There you go.

-Oh, no.

-Please, Mrs. Harling.

Take the money. You

gotta make a living, too.

I feel bad.

Davie is not your problem.

Oh, no, it-- it--

but I had to

cancel my siding job.

I-- had to go out of town,

and I didn't--

didn't feel good

about leavin' Darrell

all by himself at my house.

Oh, I understand.

Uh, Darrell's been

known to be irresponsible.

Oh. As soon as I get

back from Florida, I promise.

His work is wonderful.

It's just all that drinkin'.

He hasn't been

drinkin' on the job, has he?

Not that I know of, no.

-He has.

-Jenny.

Don't you ever miss dancin'?

[chuckles]

I was just a kid, Mrs. Harling.

[Mrs. Harling] You were like

one of them beautiful dancers

I seen in the movies, but live.

That might be one

of the nicest things

anyone's ever said to me.

Comes from the heart,

m'dear, comes from the heart.

-Thanks. Take care.

-You, too.

[bell rings]

[Jenny humming]

He knew you were

in the coffee shop.

Sunny! You scared

the hell out of me.

What'd you just say?

He knew you were

in the coffee shop.

-Really?

-Look.

That Bear guy is

buying drinks tonight,

and I can't make it, so I'm

gonna need you to drink for me.

Bear's buying everybody drinks?

He found out how

much booze cost here,

and it was almost

a spiritual thing.

[both chuckle]

Well, I'm not really interested

in guys right now.

Um, John's not going

and Bear is g*y.

I think you're fine.

-Bear's g*y?

-Yeah. So?

Well, how do you

know that he's g*y?

I asked, and it's not like

looking for an Easter egg.

Really?

Well. And you're

the musical theater girl. Hm.

-Hm.

-[Sunny chuckles]

How did you meet Bear?

I grew up here, too.

And I talked to John,

and maybe you should

say hi to him, too.

I think you should

give him a chance.

I think of John no differently

than any of my other friends.

Hm. Yeah.

Is that why you're

over here hiding? [chuckles]

Wanna come join us?

We're just looking for places

we might want to sh**t.

No, thanks.

I think I'd just get in the way.

He knows you're over here.

[Jenny sighs]

What am I doing?

I mean, he's just a guy, right?

-That you dated.

-That became very successful.

[Bear]

So what?

He's successful,

I'm working in a diner.

Owning a diner.

Look, you're welcome

to come over and join us.

[Jenny]

Yeah, I don't know.

All right. Just make sure

you show up at the bar tonight.

-He won't be there.

-[both chuckle]

[Katherine] Stop!

[Katherine scoffs]

God, it just sucks.

Okay, we don't have

to get this number right.

That was a bit harsh.

Are you kidding me?

I did a show for her years ago.

She was way worse on me.

I was fighting with your booze.

Kids, sit.

Cast, I want you to meet-- Sit.

I want you to meet John Raymond,

director, writer, turncoat.

Ouch! What's that about?

Why'd you say that?

Well, when was

the last time you were on stage?

Uh, I think I'm a little

too old for that now.

How are you, Kat?

You are absolutely the only one

allowed to get away with that.

Say hello.

Hi, kids. Uh.

If it was easy,

everybody would do it.

[all chuckle]

Say hi to my assistant,

Bear Burley.

-Hey, Katherine.

-Hey.

Doesn't suit

your accent. Brooklyn.

Pretty good. [chuckles]

Yeah, she used

to dance in the city.

-Quite a few years.

-Don't tell him that!

He'll think I'm old.

How are you, Bear?

Hey, ever get mad at your mom

for callin' you that?

Hey. I like it

better than Barney.

Yikes.

-Oughta disown her.

-[Bear] I didn't have to.

She named me Stephen.

-[Katherine] Oh!

-[both chuckle]

I-- Uh, uh,

this place is great.

The town or the theater?

Both. I miss the theater.

Really?

And you're his assistant?

Hey! Take it easy on me.

You know I support this place.

Oh, yeah, of course.

So what are you guys,

uh, performing?

-What are you workin' on?

-The cabaret fundraiser.

Most of our budget. Hint, hint.

I know. I brought my checkbook.

Woo-hoo!

Okay, so, uh--

I know you guys

didn't come over for chitchat.

Well, we're sh**ting a scene

and it takes place in a theater.

Mm-hmm. Oh.

Okay, well, I'll handle Tony.

Am I in the movie?

All right, slow down.

Yeah, I mean there's

still contracts to be signed,

and we have

to figure out the costs,

and uh, all the stuff

that goes with it--

Well, fine. Am I in the movie?

-I'll take a look and see--

-Yes,

we will find a place for you.

[Katherine]

Woo-hoo! Done deal.

You find me a spot,

theater's yours.

All right.

When's their performance?

Three weeks. Coming?

We'll bring the production team.

Yeah. Hey.

I didn't get the lead I wanted.

Who's playin' it?

I am.

Who did you want?

All right, back to rehearsal.

[bell rings]

[Bear chuckles]

I love her.

Yeah, she's a hoot.

Hey, what was that

leading role thing about?

That's not important.

What's next on the schedule?

We're done!

-Hm.

-You coming out with us?

No.

I've got things to do.

[Darrell sighs]

What's the problem?

I don't get out much.

I need to look good.

Why? Sunny said

he's not gonna be there.

Or are you looking

at someone else?

I am looking at no one.

[Darrell] You know

I've been down this road before?

Remember?

I drove you to your prom.

[Darrell laughs]

I have more important things

in my life to think about

than the opinion

of John Jessup Raymond.

[sighs] If he's there--

He's not going to be there.

You really believe that?

Sunny would never lie.

Well, anyway,

how about this one?

That's the one.

-Yeah?

-I'm sure of it.

All right.

[Darrell] Shoes.

-Oh, God, shoes.

-They always forget the shoes.

[Jenny groans]

[piano playing]

[all chuckling]

So, my husband is late

getting off stage.

The drop came in,

bonked him on the head.

[all chuckle]

And all you can hear

is him during a blackout say,

"My bad!"

[all laughing]

Oh, God.

That is when I fell in love

with that knucklehead.

[all chuckling]

God, I miss him.

How long ago was that?

-Five years?

-[Jenny] Mm. Yeah.

He loved the theater.

He brought your boss down in

to do a show in Lumberton.

-You're kidding! What show?

-Mm-mmm.

Camelot.

John was great on stage,

and Jenny should

have been Guinevere.

-Mm-hmm.

-[Bear] Oh, say what? Jenny.

I didn't know you was

a theater girl.

I was a theater girl.

-Yes, and good, too.

-Oh, stop it, we're--

If I could,

I would be on stage right now.

-Hey?

-[all chuckle]

So Bear, you're q*eer.

[Jenny]

Oh, Darrell.

Why, yes, Darrell. Yes, I am.

Uh, you?

What? I was just

trying to break things up.

Did I say something wrong?

You have no idea.

Well, I didn't

mean to offend you.

[Bear] It's cool, big dude,

it's cool.

I heard a lot worse.

I guess you're my first, uh...

-g*y.

-Yeah.

[all laughing]

-[Darrell snorts]

-[Jenny] No, it's not.

What does that mean?

Shh! It's a secret.

[all laugh]

Okay, everyone,

singin' starts in a half hour!

Start gettin' your songs in!

Oh, hell. That's gonna happen.

What you singin', Jenny-Lou?

You'd have to get

her way more drunk.

[Jenny]

That's right.

I couldn't. That was long ago.

Ah. Okay.

You're not going to sing,

I'm going to Lula's.

-Ooh.

-[Bear scoffs]

Mm-hmm.

Bye!

I'll see you later, Darrell.

[all laugh]

Woo-hoo!

[all laughing]

[keyboard tapping]

[Henry]

Hey, guys!

-What's up?

-Shut up, Henry.

No, John, you have to learn

to control the women.

Are you kidding me?

You know women?

I bet you don't even know girls.

Um, have you met my parents?

Yeah, they hate each other.

No, John.

They understand each other.

Let's go.

Hey, guys!

[Davie]

Shut up, Henry!

[piano playing]

If no one sings tonight,

I'm just gonna keep

playing theater stuff.

[piano playing upbeat music]

Hey, Henry, um,

can you give me a beer?

One.

And if you get

out of hand, again,

I'm callin' the cops.

Hey.

I'm the public.

You can't talk to me like that.

Get out.

Now!

Who is that guy?

Oh. [clears throat]

That's Jenny's ex.

Mm. Sorry to hear that.

[John] Hey, Davie.

Calling it a night?

I heard you're back in town.

People here don't

want you around anymore.

Maybe I can change all that.

Who knows?

Maybe not.

[piano playing]

[John]

Katie. How are you?

John Raymond.

As ever, so handsome.

Are you drunk?

[chuckles] Of course.

John Raymond.

-Henry.

-How's it goin', man?

It's goin'. How are you?

-Oh, I'm good.

-Yeah.

This place is fantastic.

I think your sister's drunk.

Yeah. Yeah, she's always drunk.

-What can I get you?

-Uh. Tea, if you have it.

[Henry chuckles]

Oh. You're serious.

I quit drinking.

I can just take a water,

if it's all the same.

Uh-- uh, no. What--

what kind of tea do you want?

Earl Grey?

I swear,

I didn't know he'd be here.

[Jenny]

I believe it.

He's always predictable,

except when it comes to bars.

Thanks, Henry.

Evening, everyone.

Folks doin' okay?

Yeah. Um.

Just didn't

expect to see you here.

I got a little bored

at the hotel.

So, Jenny, are you singing?

I know Bear

would love to hear it.

And I would, too.

Good call.

You just made us all feel

a little bit more uncomfortable

while we wait for her response.

[scoffs] It's fine.

Uh, did you find everything you

needed for the sh**t downtown?

Oh, yeah, sure. Sure, sure,

it's coming along.

We still have

a long way to go, but...

[Jenny] Mm-hmm.

Uh, when do you

start sh**ting, John?

[John] Oh, we start sh**ting,

uh, about two weeks.

[Jenny]

Who's casting it?

Sandy Chastain.

Hm. Knew it.

[John]

She's married with two kids.

And why the hell

does that matter?

It doesn't matter.

What the hell's going on?

Have you seen Sandy Chastain?

Yeah, we work with her a lot.

Let's just say

that Jenny is not a fan.

-Okay.

-[John] I made a mistake.

Excuse me.

-What?

-[scoffs]

Sandy Chastain.

Why did you say that?

What did I say?

[woman] You know he never

had anything with that woman.

I know. God.

Damn it, all right.

[high heels clicking]

John!

Wait.

I'm sorry.

That wasn't fair.

Why are you here?

Why not Charlotte

or Raleigh? Why here?

I don't know.

That's not true, I do know.

You know how you said

I never had any dreams?

[Jenny]

I never said that.

Yes, you did.

You know, after all these years

you're gonna have

to stop competing with me.

-I'm sorry?

-You were right.

[Jenny]

Well, there's a first.

You know, you can stop that too.

You know, never mind.

Okay, John!

I'll listen.

When you said that,

I started thinking.

Okay? What if there

was something I could do?

You know what was amazing?

You were right.

I just wanted to do it together.

I didn't think that

you were that interested, John.

I thought it

was a hobby for you.

Do you even remember

what broke us up?

You left,

you went to film school,

and then you went

to Los Angeles--

Well, I guess you don't.

You pushed me out the door.

I wanted you

to take me with you.

[John]

Oh, no, you didn't.

You accused me of ignoring you.

And next thing I know,

you're going out to the bar

with all your friends,

staying out all night.

You were the most important

thing in the world to me,

and you threw it away with--

with insecurities and jealousy.

[Jenny scoffs]

I-- I was scared.

You're still scared, Jennifer.

[peaceful music playing]

Do you ever wanna leave?

How do you mean?

I mean, move somewhere,

like New York or L.A. or London.

I think you're more likely

to make that than me.

Seriously? Don't say that.

What?

-You could do so much.

-Stop, come on.

[chuckles] You can!

You can sing, you can dance,

you can act,

and-- and directing.

You are an incredible director.

Jen, I'm just happy

to be with you. Okay?

If you wanna go,

then I wanna go.

If you wanna be there,

then I wanna be there.

And I want you to wanna do it.

I do.

I just want it

to be the both of us.

-Really?

-Yeah. Of course.

[Katherine] Hey!

Good morning, lil' chickadee.

And how are you

this lovely fall day?

-I'm good.

-[Katherine chuckles]

How are rehearsals comin'?

Okay.

Wish I had a couple

of stronger dancers.

You comin' to get tickets?

You got a minute, Katherine?

Oh. Since I'm still

tryin' to get you on stage...

for you, I have two.

[Katherine chuckles]

Have you ever

thought of giving up?

Theater?

Why, you not liking what

you're seeing on stage lately?

[chuckles] No, I'm sorry.

I meant the daily grind.

Does it ever wear on ya?

Well, I mean, theater

has its stresses, always.

You know, actors

don't show up for rehearsal,

stage managers think

that they're the director.

But you know,

at the end of the day,

there is this guy,

and he always makes me smile

when I'm like "Bleh."

Was he ever in the business?

Oh, hell, no.

I've done that. They compete.

And it's really hard to find

a fellow theater person

who supports you completely.

Ah, I was just curious.

You always seem so put together.

Yeah, I get up at five

in the morning to meditate, too.

What's goin' on?

Hm.

I was looking at photos.

Shoulda, coulda,

woulda, I kinda think--

Oh, don't do that.

The past is too easy

to dwell on.

It's the future

that should be your target.

Were you afraid when

you moved to New York?

Oh, no.

That was like coming home.

Movin' here, was that a shock?

Uh, no. I mean,

I've lived in smaller places

all my life,

including where I was born

in the Philippines,

so you know, this place,

with its thriving

theater community?

It took me, like,

five minutes to adjust.

Uh, I don't think

I'll ever leave.

Artistic director

at the Dallas Theater Center.

Ooh.

Oregon Shakes. [chuckles]

Hey. I gotta get to work.

Thanks, Katherine.

[Katherine]

No problem, baby.

-Oh! And one more thing.

-Rehearsal's at five.

How'd you know?

I look at photos, too.

[teacher]

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four.

Stop!

All right, ladies.

Let's call it a day.

Uh, after watching that,

I need to have a drink.

Now, just remember,

we open in three weeks.

And even though

I know the dance,

I'm not gonna be

on stage with you.

Let that sink in.

Get it together.

[teacher sighs]

There are times

that I question her--

Don't say it! We took the show.

Yeah, but my mother

does not speak to me

the way that she does.

Oh. Did I see you speaking

to John Raymond the other day?

I mean, I met him on auditions

a few weeks ago,

but I didn't

know him before then.

-I'd French him.

-What'd you say?

[ballet student]

It's true. He's hot.

What does "hot" mean?

It means good-lookin',

and she's right.

Plus, he has a great body.

-How would you know?

-I heard it from somewhere.

You're supposed

to say that. I think.

It doesn't

matter if they're hot,

good-looking, great body.

None of that matters.

What matters is

that you control the man.

The man needs to know his place.

You see, Davie only

likes being around me

because he knows other men want

to be around me, including you.

Keep the men in

their place, ladies.

They'll keep coming back.

Take my hand.

Hooked.

Come on, Henry, let's go.

[Bear laughs]

[John groans]

I don't know what's worse,

small-town gossip

or small-town politics.

It's like being in

a meeting at Buck Tessel.

It's too funny, man.

You know, I grew up with half

of those giants of industry.

Mmm.

Hey, Bear.

[Bear]

Don't be too long. It's hot.

Go ahead and take the car.

If I get beat up again,

I'll walk.

What do you want, Jenny?

I wanted to apologize.

You were right. I am scared.

You know,

we don't even know each other.

Okay? So, if you

have a problem with me,

we don't have to see each other.

It is a small town.

[John] Yeah.

And I bet you have

the same routine every day.

Am I that predictable?

Yeah. You always have been.

Everyone around here

says they don't get me.

They're lying.

Maybe not.

Maybe only one person

ever got me.

Maybe.

Do you ever think about me?

So, I guess this is the scene

where I grab you,

and kiss you passionately, then?

[romantic music playing]

[Katherine]

Please, stop!

Ten minutes.

Whoo!

You're doing great, Mrs. Devlin.

That's nice.

-She didn't mean it.

-It's been so long,

I thought I was gonna

fall flat on my face.

You look great.

And you look happy.

I am having fun.

Forgot what that was like.

Ooh. Sit down.

So, what else are we doing?

You mean in the show?

Yeah.

You got plenty to do.

Might even add a bit more.

Mmm.

Hey, your boyfriend

was here the other day.

[Jenny]

When was John here?

And he's not my boyfriend,

I don't think.

Mmm, few days ago.

Was sh**ting a scene in here.

He didn't say anything.

Should he have?

I mean, no.

Damn it, Katherine.

[whispers] I kissed him.

-[Katherine] Cool.

-I know!

After study hall, right?

Is it that bad?

-[chuckles] Little bit.

-[Jenny chuckles]

It's kind of funny,

you Miss Even-Keel,

like, head up.

Yeah.

Was it everything

you remembered?

Much better.

Oh, my God, much better.

It was like I was 16 again,

and I was scared

that my parents

were gonna see this.

-[both chuckle]

-Yeah.

What's next?

[inhales]

Well-- [clicks tongue]

I was thinking

about going to his hotel,

-taking off all my clothes,

-[Katherine] Ah.

tying a ribbon around my waist,

waiting for him to come in,

and singing "Happy Birthday."

His birthday's in January.

[Jenny] I know.

How do you know that?

He worked for me, Miss Jealous.

[Jenny chuckles]

Sounds like

you're making progress.

[chuckles] Yeah. I guess.

[both chuckle]

Yeah.

-Oh, hey, Bear.

-Hey!

-[Shelly] Where's your shadow?

-In a meeting.

He's doin' his best to put

together a Wilmington team.

Ah, uh, Bear,

this is my baby brother, Tim.

Tim, this is John's

right hand man, Bear Burley.

-Hi.

-[Bear] Hey.

-Bear's from Brooklyn.

-Oh, Brooklyn! I love Brooklyn.

-Yeah.

-Where in Brooklyn?

East Flatbush.

Oh, they have

great Jamaican food there.

-[Jamaican accent] Yeah, man.

-[both laugh]

Hey, can I meet up

with you in a bit?

I need to drop by the house

and check on the old man.

Oh, where were you going?

Oh, we were gonna

go have a drink or six.

Gotta be five o'clock somewhere.

[laughter]

Well, I can take you some place.

Well, we could go have a bite,

and grab a drink.

I know this little caf,

that's not really a caf,

it's more like a dump.

But I like to imagine

it's a caf.

-Interested?

-[chuckles] Sure.

All right. Well, I'll just

meet up with you in a bit.

-[Bear] Yeah.

-Let's go.

[Bear] So...

-tell me about yourself.

-Oh, my God, so cute.

[Tim]

Well, I'm 5'11".

-[Tim] I'm a Leo.

-[Bear] Hmm.

-[Tim] And I like long walks--

-[phone buzzing]

-[thud]

-[phone buzzing]

Hey, you.

[John]

Hey, you. You busy?

I am. I got a kinda meeting

to go to.

But I'll be done

by 10:00, though.

[John]

Oh, what kind of a meeting?

It's a surprise. [chuckles]

But I can meet you later.

[John]

Okay. Where?

Uh, how about Apple--

[John]

Uh, uh, uh. Stop. No chance.

[chuckles]

[inhales]

Well, there's always Lula's.

[John]

That sounds better.

Let's say about 10:30.

-Sure. See you there.

-[John] Bye.

[chuckles]

[Davie]

You sleepin' with my wife?

You still screwin' around

with Arlene?

[metal clanks]

Why'd you get out?

I always wanted money.

Davie, I think you need

to take a look at what

you're really angry about.

[Davie chuckles]

And why's that?

[John] You live your life,

like it's one big party.

My family built this town.

Yeah, and that's true.

And everybody loved your father.

[Davie]

Yeah, I don't.

I can do what I want.

[John scoffs]

Terrible person, aren't I?

[John]

Yeah. Yeah, you are.

But you can change all that

if you want to.

Do I have to admit

how I hurt people?

I don't know.

But you can

just apologize to 'em.

I slept with Jenny.

While you guys were dating.

We were just kids.

That really bothered me.

Yeah, that's

why you married her.

'Cause that was your penance.

You should probably

head on home, yeah?

[Davie]

Yeah, you're probably right.



[John sighs]

-[rock music plays]

-[door squeaking]

Hey. Make it a beer.

Oh, my favorite. Free beer.

I was gonna drink that.

[Darrell]

You quit drinking.

And don't try to come up

with some half-baked story

about how you've had a bad day,

because that--

It just seems like an excuse.

You're a filmmaker.

You know half the people

in this town

aren't makers of anything,

and you're the guy

that creates their escapes.

You know what that's like

when you come rollin' into town?

You're a hero.

I'm not a hero, Darrell.

You're wanting to do something

to impress my sister.

Who does these

sh**t-em-up mob flicks,

and then just tries your hand

at romantic comedy crap?

I mean, how stupid do

you think these people are?

Maybe the mayor.

Yeah, I suppose you're right.

I might not be after the woman

I thought I was.

I just got some news.

I think I made a mistake,

coming here tonight.

John, I'm not

trying to run you off.

This--

You work really hard,

and I don't want to see

you throw away something that...

you tried to create.

I see what you brought here.

This stuff is a crutch.

You get that.

-[John] Thanks, Darrell.

-[door squeaking]

Tell your sister I had to,

uh, take off.

You tell her yourself.

-Hey, mister.

-[John] Hi.

Do you stand me up?

-Something came up.

-Mm-hmm.

But, let's take a raincheck.

Sure.

Is it too soon in this thing

for a kiss?

-[Jenny chuckles]

-[smooch]

Yeah.

Well, hey, Bear said

that we're gonna go to a movie?

Uh, yeah, sure. Tomorrow.

-Yeah.

-[Jenny] Okay.

-Bye.

-[door squeaking]



What was that?

Bad day. Needed some air.

Said he got some bad news.

I'm telling him.

-Oh, hey, John?

-Not now, Katie.

It's not true.

What do you mean?

He didn't have sex with Jenny.

Were you listening?

No-- I was just walking up,

that's it.

I remember the story.

You guys, I think,

were, like, 25, or something?

You were having trouble.

You're good. Really good.

You shouldn't be in this town.

It's not that easy.

Jennifer, you know

it's-- it's not what you know,

it's who you know,

and I've never shot at film.

Why the hell am I going to LA?

I mean,

New York makes more sense.

Then go to New York!

But damn it, get out of here!

Is that what you really want?

What?

Have you stay here

with me for some noble hope,

that we'll be together forever?

Do you know

how ridiculous that is?

We're kids.

I'll probably meet someone

the minute you leave.

I love you, Jenny.

Go to hell.

And then she went drinking.

18 was the drinking age,

so I was legal, I was there,

and she came here

and got bombed.

Or Davie and his money

helped her get drunk.

[rock music plays]

[glass thuds]

Darr,

just give me

another drink. [sighs]

[Darrell]

You've had enough.

Sit tight and I'll drive

you home when I leave.

One beer.

[thud]

Yeah, one beel-- Deer.

-[Davie chuckles]

-[bottle thuds]

You're on

a short leash anyway, pal.

-[bottle cap clinks]

-Gotta change the keg.

[Jenny] Mm-hmm.

-Yeah.

-[bottles clinking]

-Mm.

-Mm-hmm.

So, what did he say?

He's just gonna leave me here

to fend for myself.

I'd never leave you.

[Jenny chuckles]

That's sweet.

[scoffs]

He just doesn't understand

how much I love his sorry a*s.

Why I've done

everything for him.

Oh, no, that's not true.

He's done everything for me.

When he's gone, what'll I do?

I'll take care of you.

That's true--

I can give you

everything you need.

[chuckles]

That is so sweet.

But I don't need money.

I just need someone to care.

-[smooch]

-Not here, you idiot!

[sighs]

People are watching.

Get your car,

bring it around the back.

And I'll--

I'll be there in a second.

[chair thuds]

[chair grinding]

You're not really

going with him, are you?

What does it matter?

I'm all alone. Don't got anyone.

I think you've had

too much to drink.

I'll make that choice.

Who are you, anyway?

I'm nobody,

but I'll take you home.

-I got a date.

-Right.

Okay. Just trying to help.

-[car door rustling]

-[Jenny sighs]

You're kiddin' me, right?

You're just like a child.

-Oh!

-[thud]

Mm.

[Katie] How about

I take you home, Jenny?

I'm gonna go to another bar.

Okay, how about

I take you to another bar?

In Fayetteville,

cause I know

I can find a man in Fay--

Okay. Shh.

Fayetteville.

I'll drive anywhere

you want to go.

[Jenny]

Mm. Okay.

[Katie]

Watch your head.

Okay.

Ready?

[slurring]

Need to get it where you can.

[Katie]

I know what you mean.

[Katie sighs]

God.

[car key clinking]

-[car engine sputters]

-[car beeping]

So, you really can't

hold any of this against her.

Why wouldn't

she say anything to me?

Did you ever ask her?

[John] No.

You guys are so strange.

You go off on each other

and you never

ask any questions, do you?

I guess that's

always been the problem.

He was all

lovey-dovey this afternoon.

And he blows me off?

Think it was work or something?

I don't know.

I-- I don't know.

I know.

What?

Davie told him

you were sleeping together

while you and John

were still a thing.

And John believed him?

He did at first...

and then Katie

told him it wasn't true.

Probably should have

finished that last sentence

before she left.

-Yeah.

-[Darrell] Shot?

-Yes.

-Yeah, two shots.

-Mm.

-[glasses clinking]

Ah.

-Oh.

-Yeah.

[Bear]

I love that. So--

Where is he?

[Bear]

Oh, uh, I'm fine.

Tim took me

to this little Italian caf.

-The pizza there was--

-Where is he?

[Bear]

Oh, you're serious, huh?

He-- he's in

the bathroom upstairs.

You believed that idiot

without even asking me about it?

-You're naked.

-I know.

Why are you naked?

Uh, I'm usually naked

right before I take a shower.

Why did you believe him

without asking me?

Do you really want

to do this like this?

I can take it

if you can take it.

Great.

I didn't know how to react.

But then Katie

explained everything to me,

and I understand it now.

Wait, what?

Yeah, when I went outside,

Katie was out there.

And up until this point,

you still didn't think

about asking me about it?

Well--

you...

no.

Why?

I don't know.

'Cause I was jealous.

And I was hurt.

And shocked.

And you couldn't

even come into the bar.

I felt ashamed

of the way I acted.

But I get it now.

[scoffs]

You didn't even trust me enough

to ask me if it was true, John.

I didn't need to.

Katie gave me the answers.

Well, let's see

if she can keep that up.

-[scoffs]

-Where you going?

Back to the way life was before.

Wait.

[Jenny] John...

I missed you for a long time.

But I wonder if I've missed you

or the fantasy I have of you.

Jenny.

Come on.

Good luck with the movie, John.

[heavy footsteps]

[sad music plays]

What didn't I say?

Maybe "I'm sorry"?

So in all the years

you've been here,

you've never felt it?

[Katherine scoffs]

Let me tell you something.

To most people,

I'm Japanese or Chinese.

Filipino, what's Filipino?

[chuckles]

Hey, Jenny. She just busted in?

[Bear]

Yeah, that was one unhappy lady.

Yeah, well,

when you're not trusted,

that hurts, you know?

Well, from what

I've heard around town,

it's a two-way street

with those two.

Yeah.

Hey, does John know

she's in the show?

I don't think so.

Hm.

You know, you should

really see her dance, Bear.

You'd never know she'd

been away from this for so long.

[exclaims in pain]

Oh, my God! What happened?

I don't know, my ankle.

-Must have spun around weird.

-[Bear] Okay, come on.

Can you help me

get to the green room?

All right. Yep.

-Don't put any weight on it.

-[Katherine grunts]

-[Bear] Here.

-[Katherine grunting in pain]

Hey, where's that pillow?

Can I do anything else?

Get back to work.

-[Mallory] Let's go.

-Hey, can one of you

-get me a salad?

-A salad?

I'm hungry.

I'll take care of my foot,

you take care of my stomach.

Okay. Right.

Go, go, go. Go. Let's go.

Think we got enough witnesses?

I believe so.

You really think

this is gonna work?

So, here's the deal.

I want Jenny in this role.

Her confidence is shot to hell.

This makes her look like a hero.

I get exactly what I wanted.

And when John sees her,

they'll figure out

a way to speak again.

And if it blows up?

-Then, I look like an idiot.

-[Bear chuckles]

And you can say "I told you so."

-Mm.

-Hey, I'm doing this

-for you, too, you know.

-How you figure that?

Your boss's happiness

might get you a raise.

[scoffs]

Well, I'll take the raise,

but what I really need is

to be around some sane people.

[Katherine chuckles]

You think those girls are

gonna say anything at the diner?

I think they'll tell

three people at the stop sign

-in front of the theater.

-[Bear chuckles]

-You crazy.

-[Katherine chuckles]

Did you hear it snap

or something?

I don't know,

but she said a salad

would help her ankle

feel better.

So, how much is it?

Take it. Please.

Thank you.

Bless her heart.

Now what happened?

I'm realizing that

Katherine hires morons.

-Is everything okay?

-Oh, uh--

Katherine was

rehearsing her stuff,

and she turned her ankle wrong.

-Is she all right?

-[Shelly] Yeah.

Yeah. Why don't

you go over there?

Why?

Because I know your secret.

What?

Yeah, Katherine let it slip

to a few people.

-[sighs] Damn it.

-It's cool.

It's cool.

I can handle things here.

-Are you sure?

-[Shelly] Yeah.

Piece of cake.

-Thanks, Shell.

-Sure!

I will let you know

what I find out.

Okay.

Hey. Yeah.

No, she's on her way.

Nope. Not a thing.

-Ooh.

-[Jenny] Katherine?

Oh. [groaning in pain]

Katherine. I just heard. [gasps]

-What happened?

-Hi.

I don't know, I like,

pirouetted wrong or something

and there was a crack.

-Did you hear a crack?

-Huh? What-- Oh.

It cracked.

[imitates cracking]

-Ugh.

-[Jenny] Oh.

Yeah, it was just some,

like, dumb,

freakish accident.

Hurts like a mother.

What are you going

to do about the show?

Oh, my God, the show.

Uh, I don't know.

What are we gonna do

about the show?

What are my options, Mallory?

I know the combinations.

I could do it?

Too young. Next.

I don't really know.

What would you guys do, Bear?

We get somebody else.

But there's nobody else.

Well, then,

we pick up the phone, and we--

How tough are the combinations?

Oh, my God, they're so simple.

They're so simple.

If I can get someone to help me

with the lines, I'll do it.

Ah, oh, Jenny,

that's so great of you, but I--

It's gonna be a lot of work.

We don't start

sh**ting 'til next week.

-I can help you.

-Oh, that's so sweet, Bear,

but-- but Jenny,

it's been such a long time.

I can do this.

I don't have anything else

on my schedule.

Okay.

Mallory's basically

gonna live with you for a week.

-[Jenny exclaiming]

-[Katherine] Oh, my God!

-[Katherine laughs]

-Thank you, Katherine.

-[Katherine] Oh.

-Finally, someone trusts me.

[Katherine laughing]

-[Jenny] Let's do this.

-[Mallory] Okay.

[Bear laughing]

Oh, yes!

Now, that's a woman with an axe.

[chuckles] Let's just hope

we're not the grindstone.

[upbeat music plays]



Same old boy

Same old beer

And I'm so sorry

That I kept you here

I gotta tell you

somethin' now

That I think

you ought to hear

Just one more round and I'll

I'll tell you all my fears

There'll be hell to pay

Hell to pay, someday

Hell to pay, hell to pay

Hell to pay someday

Standing in line

like I'm doing time

You know how judgment plays?

Hell, hell to pay

Hell to pay someday

You comin' with us?

[John]

Where you going?

You know where the hell

we're goin'.

I don't feel like

going to the theatre tonight.

[Bear]

That b*tch ain't comin'.

-I'm tellin' you--

-I heard that.

[mayor]

Welcome back.

We're here at

the Shaffler Center

with Katherine, and--

Katherine, your ankle.

Oh, yeah.

Just a dumb step,

and it rolled on me.

But we're still ready,

and we've got

a very special replacement.

[mayor] Really?

Tell me more about that.

-Big surprise, but--

-Oh.

Something this town's

been wanting for a long time.

Well, there you have it, folks.

To see this big, special event,

we have to go

to the theater tonight.

I'll see you there.

Thank you for watching,

thank you for being with me.

-Pleasure.

-And remember...

I'm Jerry Winsett,

and you're not.

[Katherine laughs]

[Katherine

exclaims and chuckles]

What are you doing?

I'll explain later.

You lied to me.

Well, look at you now!

Don't miss your entrance.

[man] Now, I would

like you to help me welcome

someone very special

to this town.

After all these years,

please welcome to the stage,

Jenny Hill.

[audience cheering]

Am I crazy

To search for hope

In places dreary?

To hope for peace in times

Where weary souls

Give up the climb?

To settle for down or out

Not looking up anymore?

Forgetting what

they journey for

Cooper!

Hey, Mallory.

Everything okay?

That was the most amazing thing

I've ever seen, Mrs. Hill.

Oh, stop. [chuckles]

And please stop

calling me Mrs. Hill.

We're peers now. Call me Jenny.

No, we're not.

You're what I'd hoped I'd be.

When I was a little girl,

back in Chapel Hill.

I worked and studied

and danced 'til my feet bled.

I was up at five, I never

left the studio before 11.

My mom was a great fan.

She never made me do anything

I didn't want to do.

She's the reason I'm here.

She's the reason

I came to Wilmington

to study with Katherine

after graduation.

Sounds like a great mom.

[chuckles]

She uprooted her whole life

to bring her baby girl here.

To study with Katherine.

I mean, technically,

I could dance circles

around you, Mrs. Hill.

-Jenny. [chuckles]

-[Jenny chuckles]

But I don't have your heart.

That was magical.

Hm. Thank you, Mallory.

I know everyone

says I'm a dummy, but...

I don't think

anyone could make me feel

the way you made me feel

when you were performing.

You've got... it.

[Jenny] Mallory.

What do you dream about?

I don't dream.

I don't really sleep much.

[chuckles]

-Right?

-I guess it's all the time--

Oh, there's a star!

Yeah, I'm one of them,

I guess. [chuckles]

Were you in on this, too?

Nope. They kept it from me, too.

Well, it was a brilliant plan,

and I got exactly what

I wanted in the first place.

Wanna talk?

Yeah, I think we should.

You know, I forgot how much

I miss the nights over here.

It's hard to breathe in L.A.

I didn't think you were coming.

I wasn't.

Then, I saw Katherine

on the news

and I had a hunch.

You haven't missed a beat.

No, I don't know. [chuckles]

Hey, I wanted to say I'm sorry.

Yeah?

It's weird, switchin' places

for a change, huh?

You being the jealous type?

It's not a place I like to live.

I'll admit that.

But I promise, Jenny,

and if you were--

John. I'm moving.

To New York.

What?

Katherine has a line

on a job for me,

plus some contacts

that I could meet.

But I'm-- I was thinking that,

if we spent some time here--

I have never really

done anything for myself.

Don't you think

it's time I should?

Yeah, of course. Of course.

But think about-- If you and I--

John. Look. I love you.

I want you in my life.

But just this once,

don't you think I should try?

I mean, you yourself said

that I'm afraid.

Shouldn't I stop living afraid?

When are you gonna leave?

-After the run.

-[John chuckles]

Well, is there

anything I can help with?

You've already done so much.

Really?

-Mm-hmm.

-What have I done?

I wasn't going

to have the confidence

if it weren't for you.

Oh.

You made me believe again.

You did all that by yourself.

God, you're gonna be great.

Well, I had a great teacher.

And I'll only be

a phone call away.

Yeah, I know.

But you're gonna be busy.

Don't forget,

I lived the New York life.

How fast is it?

It's faster than L.A.

In L.A.,

you can lose your job...

just own it.

In New York?

You lose everything.

Oh, God.

Hey, but not you.

You're gonna do great things.

Proud of you.

That might be the best thing

you've ever said to me.

[upbeat music plays]



[phone buzzing]

Hey, Katherine. How are you?

I'm great.

Hey, I have you scheduled

for an audition

for a new show

in a couple of weeks.

A friend of mine's directing.

Uh, I can't leave work.

You didn't go to New York

to be a receptionist.

I know, but it's hard to get--

[Katherine] Auditions start

at ten, and I have you down

at 12:30, right before lunch.

[sighs]

What's the project?

[Katherine] Pal of mine's

written something.

He's been working on it

a long time.

He thinks it's ready,

and drummed up some backers,

so wants to try it out

at Hartford,

possibly move to New York.

Well, this is really exciting,

Katherine. Thank you.

Don't thank me yet.

You better be ready.

[sighs]

[man sighs]

Whenever you're ready.

I do declare, Mr. Greenfield--

Let's start that again.

[clears throat]

I do declare, Mr. Greenfield,

[panting]

I was born to live in the city!

East is East,

and West is West

And the wrong one

I have chose

Let's go where

I'll keep on wearin' those

Frills and flowers

and buttons and bows

Rings and things

and buttons and bows

I think that's all we need.

Thank you.

[sad violin music plays]

-[sniffing]

-[sobbing]

[phone buzzing]

-[sniffs]

-He-- hello?

[man with British accent]

Hello, yes,

am I speaking

with Jennifer Hill?

Yes.

[producer] Hi,

I'm the writer and producer

of Remember Yesterday.

I loved your audition,

and-- and I would really,

really be hopeful

you'd take the role of Jana.

You've gotta be kidding.

[producer] Oh, no.

When I saw you at the audition,

when I heard the words

coming out of your mouth,

it was like I had written

it just for you.

This has gotta be a joke.

There's no way.

No.

-No joke.

-John?

I wrote it for you.

[sniffing]

You're so sappy.

Yeah.

Yeah. [chuckles]

And I love you for it.



[slow piano music plays]

Am I crazy

To search for hope

In places dreary?

To hope for peace in times

Where weary souls

give up the climb?

To settle for down or out

Not looking up anymore

Forgetting what

They journey for

Is it crazy to toss away

The only life

I've ever known?

To go search for something

That may not be

Waiting to be found?

Just disappear

Without a sound

Is it wrong to need more

Than standing still?

Both feet

firmly on the ground

While the world spins

And your life passes by

[Jenny]

One round-trip ticket, please.

[woman] To where?

-[Jenny] Prague.

-[woman chuckles] Are you sure?

-[Jenny] Yes.

-[woman] Any baggage to check?

-[Jenny] No.

-[woman] Light load

for such a long flight.

[Jenny]

Yes, yes it is.

Do you have any children?

[woman] Three.

That's a beautiful locket.

[Jenny]

Thank you.

Am I crazy

To believe

my child will one day

Sleep here in my arms?

That she'll grow up strong

And take on this world

Confident and sure?

Knowing what

she journeys for

So, if I'm crazy

Then why not fly

Far away

From the one person who

Makes me crazy

Am I crazy?

Maybe

[music ends]