Love Again (2023) Movie Script
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Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
Only love can illuminate
Ignite the midnight dark
Only love can captivate
Break down
The coldest heart
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
Only love, only love
Only love's all that
We need to live, oh
It's the energy
The air we breathe
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
It's wrapped
Around the world
With fields of gravity
I wanna lose myself
If you lay down
Follow me...
[CHIMES]
[SONG CONTINUES SOFTLY]
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[LAUGHS]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMING]
JOHN:
Excuse me, uh,
this may sound crazy,
but I couldn't help but notice
you from across the room.
Hello.
Hi.
Mm! Love your smell.
I brought you something.
What'd you get me?
What'd I get you?
What'd I get you?
Mm-hm.
[RUSTLING]
Boom.
[GASPS]
My favorite! Oh!
Mm-hm.
Why eat regular
when you can go Tropical?
Yeah, Tropical.
Mm-hm.
All right, what you got?
What you been drawing?
Oh! Ooh.
[GASPS] Not yet.
Is Bhoomi finally ready
to become a butterfly?
No. She's perfectly fine
just as she is.
Stop trying to change her.
All right.
So Roxy's tonight?
Or I was thinking...
Mm-hm.
...how about we stay in
and I can cook?
No, thanks.
What do you mean?
Baby, come on, you think
I'll let you back
in the kitchen after last time?
Wait a minute, that was
your mom's branzino recipe.
Your favorite.
Heh. I don't know what that was.
Never cooking
for you again.
Thank you.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
I got to go.
Why?
Gotta go.
I got a meeting.
Don't go.
Babe, you know
I'll be thinking about you.
I wanna show you something.
Whoa.
I knew you were here
the whole time.
Twist ending. How?
Well, I could feel you.
Also, I could see you
in that reflection with my eyes.
[LAUGHS]
Damn, I look good!
Oh, that's just
an artist's touch.
JOHN:
You're a lucky lady.
I am. Mm! I'll see you later?
Love you so much.
Love you.
Bye.
Bye.
[SIGHS]
[PHONE CHIMES]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
MAN 1:
Hey, look out!
[CRASH, CLAMORING]
WOMAN:
Oh, my God!
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MAN 2:
Get help!
[SIREN WAILING]
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[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
SUZY:
Hey, it's your sister,
doing my daily check-in.
How's it going today?
How's Mom and Dad?
Wanna give me a call
and catch up?
Ma?
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
Suzy again. You know what?
You didn't call me back,
but that's fine.
Papa?
SUZY: What do you do
with Mom and Dad
at night there?
I'm just curious.
Do you guys hang out
and watch British Bake Off?
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
I know you're still grieving,
but I just wanted to say
I really miss you.
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
Hey, it's Suzy again.
Like the new drawings.
Little dark, though.
Don't you think?
Maybe you should come back
to the city, to your room,
which is empty,
in our apartment?
[PENCIL SCRATCHING]
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
SUZY: Mira, enough.
You know I'm not great with
words, but John loved you.
And I'm sure he would not
wanna see you stuck like this.
[MIRA SIGHS]
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
Mom and Dad
want their house back!
Do I have to come and get you?
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Bye, Papa.
Bye, beta.
Drive safely.
I will. Bye, Mom.
[SPEAKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE]
Okay. I got it. Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
See you, Mom.
Bye.
DAD:
Tell Suzy she needs
to text her parents back.
I will.
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She's here!
I can't believe you're still
driving John's truck.
It still smells like him.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Come here.
No, I get the top.
[BOTH LAUGH]
I'm stronger than you.
Okay.
I'm really happy
you're doing this.
[COURTNEY BARNETT'S
"PEDESTRIAN AT BEST" PLAYING]
I love you, I hate you
I'm on the fence
It all depends
Whether I'm up, I'm down
I'm on the mend
Transcending all reality
I like you
Despise you, admire you
What are we gonna do when
Everything all falls through?
[ALARM BLARING]
["PEDESTRIAN AT BEST"
CONTINUES ON HEADPHONES]
Shit. Oh!
[CHIMING RAPIDLY]
Oh, shit.
[SIGHS]
[SCOFFS]
[SIGHS HEAVILY]
Shit.
["PEDESTRIAN AT BEST"
CONTINUES PLAYING]
Cline Dion?
Like... Heh.
Like, "My Heart Still Goes On,"
that Cline Dion?
Too commercial for you,
is it, huh?
If you kept up
with what the kids were saying,
you'd know we were in the middle
of a Clinaissance.
Drake is talking about getting
a tattoo of her face.
What? How do you know that?
Instagram.
I should be starting
the podcast for the newspaper.
No, what you should be doing
is leaving my office
to go work on Cline Dion.
Now, you seem
to forget, Rob,
that I've taken a big chance
hiring you, fellow Brit.
But ever since you were publicly
humiliated by that woman--
Elizabeth.
Ever since Elizabeth
dropped you like a stone
just days before your wedding,
well, your work
has lacked heart.
Huh. Heh.
Cline Dion
is all about heart. Okay?
People adore her.
I adore her.
So get onboard,
or I'll find someone who will.
MIRA:
S-A-D, sad.
[SNORTS] Are you joking?
Shut up.
It was the only one
I could find.
Heh!
[PHONE CHIMES]
It's just five.
I'm gonna lose this game.
Aw! Bernard wrote back.
Bernard's back
in the picture, huh?
Mm, not quite sure.
But he wrote,
"See you soon, dot, dot, dot."
With a winky smiley.
Means he wants to see me.
I don't know about that.
Sounds like a blow-off to me.
What? No. Winky smiley.
That's, like, way more, rrr,
like, meaningful
than, like, a regular smiley.
You know what's crazy, Suzy?
Our parents worked their asses
off to send us to college,
and here we are,
decoding the winky in a smiley.
Here you are, ladies.
Two Miras, medium rare.
Wait, what is a Mira?
When they put the fries
inside the burger.
Mo, you named
a burger after me?
Of course.
I name burgers
after all my favorite customers.
It's good to see you.
God, I missed you around here.
You, not so much.
[CHUCKLES]
How you holding up?
You know.
Yeah.
Takes a long time.
Yeah. I still have
a ways to go, I think.
Well, you know,
there's no clock.
God knows, I...
I still miss Roxy every day.
How do you deal with it, Mo?
Pour a glass of wine,
sit down for dinner,
and tell her about my day.
Just because she's gone
doesn't mean I can't still
tell her about my feelings.
The ice, it thickens.
Someday,
it'll support your weight.
I promise.
CELINE:
...strong again somehow
And I never wasted
Any of my time
On you since then
But if I touch you
Like this
And if you kiss me
Like that
It was so long ago
But it's all coming back--
Is there something
I can help you with, Lisa?
You're lucky.
I love Cline.
Hughes wanted to make sure
you got one of these.
No. I have a phone.
No, you have
a personal phone.
This is a work phone,
issued by our new
corporate overlords.
I don't wanna deal
with another phone.
I took the phone!
Take the phone.
It's not a choice.
And you?
Duh.
Fine, fine.
Yeah, uh... Be careful.
There's a rumor Hughes
is tracking everything we say
and do on that.
What?
Hey.
When are you
going to text Jessica?
I told her you would. It's kind
of rude to keep her waiting.
I told you,
I'm not looking to date.
Why not? You're, like,
peaking physically.
You don't wanna be out there
when you're on the decline.
Yeah, she's right. You know,
just let me set you up.
You're not even
on the apps anymore.
Love isn't real. It--
[SIGHS]
It's just a bunch of pheromones
that wear off.
Then you get your heart
ripped out,
covered in bleach, stomped on,
set on fire in front of your
friends and your family and...
BILLY: Oof.
SUZY: Hey, boo.
Any reason you left these things
out in the truck?
Well, his mom
gave them to me.
I just never opened it.
What? Wait. No. Suzy.
Come on, it's been two years.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[SCOFFS]
[SIGHS]
If you weren't my sister,
I'd probably be like,
"Easy there, girl,"
but, nah, I totally get it.
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[SIGHS]
[CLEARS THROAT, SIGHS]
Orpheus and Eurydice?
He used to play that for me
all the time,
said that he'd go
to hell and back for me.
That's what
the opera's about.
Oh, God. He was the best.
[VOICE BREAKING]
He never got the chance.
Okay. This, I don't know,
feels a little unhealthy, maybe?
What's wrong with it?
I'm just wearing
my dead boyfriend's shirt
and the engagement ring
he never got to give me.
Come here.
[SNIFFLING]
[THUNDER CRACKS]
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Okay.
Okay.
Um...
Hey, John.
[SIGHS]
This is just weird. God.
ANNOUNCER:
Leans in and he scores!
Knicks within two.
Yes.
Hey, John...
I miss you so much.
ANNOUNCER 1:
Over Barrett. No!
Yes! Come on.
[THUNDER CRACKS]
[CHIMES]
[THUNDER BOOMS]
Yes!
What?
What the hell?
[PHONE CHIMES]
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ANNOUNCER 1:
--find Randle.
Randle...
ANNOUNCER 2: No!
ANNOUNCER 1:
A heartbreaker
for the Knicks tonight.
Come on.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Oh-- Sorry.
Sorry.
Interesting.
Is she using the leaf
to blot her tears?
Well, it would be weird
to give her a tissue.
Look, Mira.
We make
children's books here.
Children.
Remember them?
Little people who like to look
at bright pictures and laugh.
Well, maybe it's better
to prepare them.
That life will inevitably crush
their hopes and dreams.
They tell us
not to pressure creatives.
But after two years, I think I'm
allowed to put a little on you.
Molly, could you come in here,
please?
Yes, Ms. Valentine?
Mira, this is Molly.
Hi.
Big fan.
Molly's a paid intern
from NYU.
Scholarship kid.
Raised by
a single mom.
That's amazing.
She'll lose her job
if you don't figure this out
and turn in something
we can publish.
Oh. And I'll have to sue
for your advance as well.
Thank you, Molly.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Player.
Hey. Ahem.
Lisa.
Do you wanna talk?
Maybe somewhere private?
Okay.
Look, first of all, I want
to say I'm flattered, really.
It takes a lot of guts
to share your feelings
with someone and...
What?
Hey, it's, uh...
"It's crazy
to reach out like this"?
"We should be together."
Oh, my God. Gross.
Rob, you could be,
like, my dad.
I'm, like, 35. I'm 35.
Ugh.
Not much older than you are.
I'm pretty cool.
Yeah, whatever.
I just thought--
You didn't send me a text?
What text?
No way. I don't flirt like that.
I'm, like, good at it.
I think they're nice.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Ooh!
Whoa, that's super sad.
Who is sending me these texts?
Someone's smishing you.
Phishing, but by text.
First, they lure you in,
then they ask
for your credit card number.
Delete it.
Yeah.
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Cline, you're arguably
more popular today
than when you started.
How do you think you've managed
to stay relevant for so long?
Hm. What a question.
Do you ever
stop and ask yourself
why people
continue to read your work
as a middle-aged
male journalist?
Maybe it's because if the work
is good, it's timeless. Yeah?
Miss Dion,
it's been over a decade
since you've toured
in the States.
I'm curious. Why now?
For five years,
it's been tough.
Raising my children
after the loss of their father,
the love of my life,
my husband, Rne.
[PHONE CHIMES]
And at the same time,
I didn't want to just
sit around and be sad.
So I decided to hit the road
and do what I love.
Tell me about it.
What was that?
Nothing. Just--
I was responding to a text.
Sorry.
Oh. Cool.
Feel free to talk with friends
if I'm boring you.
No, no, no, it wasn't--
I mean...
I wouldn't say it was a friend.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Do you have a question for me?
Um...
Yes. Yeah, yeah. Sure. Um...
Miss Dion... Cline, you sing
a lot about love, obviously.
For example, in
"That's the Way It Is," you say:
"When you're ready to go
and your heart's left in doubt,
don't give up on your faith,
love comes to those
that believe it."
But in "When I Fall in Love,"
you say, "In a restless world
like this, love is ended...
before it's begun."
What's the question?
Well, do you really believe
in all these things you sing?
You obviously
know nothing about it.
What?
Love.
[PEOPLE MURMURING]
[SCOFFS]
JOURNALIST:
Cline, are you taking your
children on tour with you?
Who are you texting?
No one.
This the same "no one" that
you were texting last night?
Yes, actually.
But trust me,
it's totally not what you think.
Mira,
there is nothing wrong
with putting yourself
back out there again.
Oh, my God, stop, please,
I wouldn't even know
where to start.
Oh, oh, oh.
Well, it's kind of amazing
that you say that
because your sister,
who loves you,
who's kind of awesome
and got your back,
might have already started you
on an app.
Sorry, what?
I hate apps!
I know. I know.
They're the worst.
But...
you're beautiful, young,
and have your whole life
ahead of you.
You're not allowed
to give up on dating.
So just take a look.
What? No, no.
I'm not ready for this.
Okay, why is every guy
shirtless?
I wouldn't talk
to any of these guys.
But you don't have to worry
because it's Bumble.
So the woman
makes the first move.
What? What do you think?
No? What about this guy?
Okay. So we do
a little right swipe.
I didn't tell you to swipe.
Wait. Stop.
It's a match on your first one.
Who even are you?
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Oh.
Come on,
that is such a sign.
So we just do a little "hey"
to see what he--
Don't text him.
Stop.
You texted him?
Yes. Oh, my God,
he's texting back.
[CHIMES]
"Nice pic." Mm.
"Do you wanna go for a drink?"
No.
Yes. It's amazing!
No.
Look, just do it for me,
your sister,
who loves you so, so, so much.
Your happiness is my happiness.
Shut up.
One drink.
You're gonna go?
If you shut up.
I promise.
One drink.
[EXCLAIMS]
Wow.
So aggressive.
I know.
Wherever you go
Oh, I'll be
When you need me close
Oh, I'll be...
Hi, Rob.
Oh.
You're checking
that phone a lot.
Still getting those
depressing texts?
What?
Lisa told me.
Know what? I don't think
it sounds like a scammer at all.
Really?
It sounds
more like a psychotic stalker.
Or just a really confused
old lady.
Don't believe me?
Text them back.
I couldn't do that.
They're too personal.
Wouldn't want to embarrass
whoever this was.
[CHIMES]
Oh, oh, oh.
Has psychotic grandma
sent another one?
"Guess who's going to that awful
hipster bar Rendez tonight?
Please don't judge,
I already feel so guilty.
And I'm definitely not ready.
But I guess if I don't force
myself, I'll never be."
Great bar. I know that.
Good pick-up spot.
I'm going.
What? Where?
Why?
You're going now? Why?
You're always telling me
to get back out there.
BILLY:
Yeah, no, this is true,
but these are texts
from a literal stranger.
Yeah, but they speak to me.
Oh-- They speak to you?
No. What are you doing, Rob?
You sound like
an insane person right now.
Look, I just need to put a face
to these texts, okay?
[SIGHS]
That's all.
You're gonna go with him,
right?
Uh-- Yeah, right, okay. Thanks.
Do you think
this is healthy?
How are you gonna know
if it's even them or not?
I have no idea.
SUZY: You got this.
Cool plan.
You've got it.
You look gorgeous.
I'm feeling you.
Don't know if I can do it.
You can, it's just a drink.
Suzy.
Come on. No, no, no.
You go in there, okay?
He's a dud, you text me,
I'mma call you,
we'll just say there's a family
emergency. No problem.
Keep your phone on.
Swear to God.
The whole time.
All night. Pinky swear.
I got it. Okay. I'll do it.
[WHIMPERS]
Mira.
I know.
Hey. Listen, you know
I loved John like a brother,
right?
Okay, so I'm saying this
with the hugest amount
of love
and the greatest amount
of respect.
This guy tonight doesn't have
to be your soulmate.
You don't have to like him.
If the body's good,
you go in there,
you get the D.
There's not gonna be
any getting of any D.
Trust me, you need the D.
You make it sound
like a vitamin deficiency.
Yeah, you kinda do.
Vitamin D deficiency.
[LAUGHING]
Come on, go get in there.
Hey, none of those
"Would you rather" questions.
I know you.
Everyone loves my questions.
Newsflash:
Nobody loves your questions.
Come on. You got this.
You got this!
Okay, okay.
Whoo!
Mira's got it.
She's looking fly. Whoo!
Yeah, okay.
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]
Oh, gross.
This shit is like the musical
equivalent of Cheez Whiz.
Rob, check out that guy there.
Don't look, but look.
Don't...
Yeah?
What do you mean?
Maybe he is your texter.
You said they were
from some psycho granny?
Or a sensitive silver fox.
He has super kind eyes.
Would you like
to go talk to him?
Why would you insult me,
Rob?
I'm here for you, buddy.
Nobody else.
How could you say that
to me, Rob?
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What?
Wait, wait.
I think I've seen her before.
Okay, cool.
Mira.
Yes. Hi.
Hi.
Please.
[SIGHS]
[SNAPS]
Another skinny marg.
Everyone thinks personal
training is all about the body.
But you can't do
400 weighted squats...
without a brain.
Well...
You really can't do anything
without a brain.
You get it.
Two Ketel One martinis.
Compliments of the gentleman
over there.
Oh.
Would you go
talk to him already?
Rob, stop!
I will be two minutes.
I like this song.
[GRUNTS RHYTHMICALLY]
Tight bassline.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Sorry, one second.
All good over there?
Gonna put my phone on silent.
I have a question for you.
Hm.
Would you rather live
your entire life with...
silent but uncontrollable gas,
or loud,
uncontrollable sneezes?
Neither.
Just pick one.
Or you get both.
Stop it.
It's too much pressure.
[SINGSONGY]
I have his number.
[NORMALLY]
Unlock your phone.
Let's just
check into the numbers
and make sure this guy
is not your texter.
And it is not.
Praise be, because we are
totally gonna smash later.
Good.
Yeah.
The boys' room.
Yeah.
Oh, my...
[PHONE CHIMES]
Wait.
Mm-hm.
I think it might be her.
Really?
Because she's on her phone?
Yeah.
BILLY:
He's texting.
The barperson's texting.
Could be anybody.
Why do you think it's her?
Does that guy look like
he does too many push-ups?
No, that's not
too many push-ups.
It's the perfect amount
of push-ups.
She's not having
a good time with him.
No, no, no, she is not.
She is so miserable
and so lucky you're here.
[SINGSONGY]
Oh. They're leaving.
I bet I could bench-press you.
[LAUGHS SOFTLY]
You know what, Rob?
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Uh...
This night is not a total loss,
you know?
Because...
I'm gonna get laid.
Maybe we just take it
a little slower?
Yeah.
Yeah?
Sure. No problem.
Okay. Okay.
What are you doing? Ahem.
I'm going slower.
Well, that's not what I meant.
Wait, are we not gonna have sex
at your place?
No! When did I say that?
Did I give you mixed signals
or something?
No, it's fine. I just wish
you would've told me sooner.
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Okay.
Are you looking
for another date right now?
Uh-- Yeah. Yeah.
Because you
don't want to have sex
and I have to burn off
these calories.
Those drinks had a lot of carbs.
Know what? Get out.
Get out. Now, now, now.
Okay. Okay.
Take a fucking run.
It'll burn off those carbs!
[PHONE CHIMES]
I miss it too.
Ready?
Yeah.
Let's go.
Rob Burns, New York Chronicle.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah. The rude texter.
[CHUCKLES]
Th-That's me.
Let me see your hands.
These?
Please.
Come over
and give me your hands.
Hmm.
Strange.
You have very manly hands.
And yet, you act
like a little boy.
What? Heh.
I don't act like a little boy.
Let me ask you a question.
And I want you
to be totally honest.
Okay.
Are you a fan of my music?
Yes.
Liar.
Why do you say that?
You don't know how to hear it.
No offense...
Cline.
I think I can grasp
lyrics like, um...
"If I hear you breathe,
I get wings to fly."
Has anyone ever made you
feel like that?
Have you ever made someone else
feel like that?
You have, haven't you?
I see it.
I thought so.
A while back, but...
It didn't work out.
And you've been stuck
ever since?
How'd you know that?
Because you have the presence
of a pair of used underwear.
Sit up straight.
Sit up straight.
Come on, man,
you're with Cline Dion!
Okay.
Okay, Mr. Underwear.
Do you have someone
in your life right now?
I--
I think I might have feelings
for someone I've never met.
You are more interesting
than you look. Go on.
["ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE"
OPERA PLAYING]
[EARS RINGING]
Oh, shit.
[SIGHS]
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I feel like I got to know her
through these texts.
You know, maybe I'm just
fooling myself.
These texts you're receiving
are saying something.
Things like this
don't just happen.
You need to pursue this.
Really?
You don't think it's crazy
to fall for someone like this?
Oh, it might be crazy.
But love doesn't always
follow the rules.
Take my situation,
for example.
Ren had always been my manager
my entire career.
But I never thought of him
in that way...
until one night in Dublin.
[CHUCKLES]
What happened in Dublin?
We were there for the Eurovision
song contest,
and it was the night
before finals.
I was about to go
to my hotel room
and get a good
night's sleep.
And Ren
wished me good night
and gave me a kiss
on each cheek,
like he always did.
But on that night, he stopped
ever so briefly at my lips...
and gave me the softest,
sweetest little peck.
And at that moment...
that kiss on the lips
was the answer to everything
that I was feeling
deep down inside of me.
It was as if that kiss
had unlocked a secret
that had been
in our hearts.
I was his.
And he was mine.
Love has a plan
for each and every one of us.
I think these texts
are part of the plan for you.
Time's up.
Oh, um...
We didn't get to the interview.
Come back to me as a man
and we can try again.
Yeah, I'm 35.
Then you still have time.
Love takes courage.
Open yourself
to the universe
and it'll come rushing in,
Rob Burns.
Okay.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[PHONE CHIMES]
No.
When I was young
No. No, no, no.
I never needed anyone
Hey, Rob.
Rob?
And making love
Was just for fun
Those days are gone
Living alone
BILLY:
Vegan ice cream.
What is that? I am outraged.
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home
Super hot.
Rob?
Are you okay?
[MOUTHING ALONG]
All by myself
Don't want to be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't want to be
All by myself
Anymore
[PHONE CHIMES]
BILLY:
Oh, God.
Okay.
Billy, give it back.
No.
You need to get over this.
This is not healthy.
Just give it to me.
[CHIMES]
Billy.
No, no.
Give me the phone.
No. Don't follow me.
I won't chase you.
Give me the phone!
Help me, Lisa!
ROB:
No, Lisa, call HR.
Give it to me!
No! Just calm down, okay?
Just calm down.
Just breathe, okay?
Because you don't even know
if this is from her. Okay?
Okay, it's from her.
Just wait there.
[MUMBLES]
This makes no sense.
"Here, where never is heard
a discouraging word,
is nothing but joy and desire."
LISA:
It's from Orpheus and Eurydice.
The opera? By Gluck?
It's playing
at the Manhattan Opera House.
Sorry.
You listen to "opera" now?
You don't know my life.
Enlighten me, please.
Orpheus travels to Hades
to get back his dead wife.
And he's given permission
to return to Earth with her,
under the condition
that he not look at her face
until they're outta Hades.
Why?
I don't know.
'Cause the gods are dicks.
Anyway, Orpheus can't resist
but look at Eurydice's face
because people are weak
and love makes fools
out of everyone.
So he ends up losing her.
All over again.
I'm gonna go see it.
BILLY: Why?
Obviously,
it has meaning for her.
BILLY:
Oh, okay. Uh, how do you know
if she's even going?
LISA:
And if she does,
you still won't know when.
I'll just keep going
until she shows up.
[SCOFFS]
You'll just keep going?
That is...
That is so crazy.
Yeah.
Yeah, but like she said...
love makes fools of everyone.
[ORCHESTRA PLAYING]
[SINGER SINGING
IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE]
[]
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
[CHIMING]
[]
Do I know you?
I...
I'm not sure.
[CHUCKLES]
I'm sorry.
I mean, everyone starts
as strangers.
I don't know
a lot of people.
Okay.
We both like
comfortable footwear.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Oh...
Jordan 1s, I see.
I'm more of an 11s kinda girl.
[CHUCKLES]
That's cool, I have thems--
Those...
sneakers.
I have sneakers at home.
Nice. I didn't wear mine
'cause they didn't go
with this dress.
No.
[CHUCKLING]
So...
[CLEARS THROAT]
Did you, um--
Did you like the show?
Yes.
Very much so, actually.
And you?
Yeah. Yeah, I thought
it was so...
hopeful.
Hopeful?
Really?
Yeah.
Sure, there's a lot
of pain and suffering,
but, ultimately,
love wins in the end.
There's no joy without the
struggle, they go hand in hand.
Just have faith.
Keep looking forward.
At least, that's what I saw.
That's so strange.
I've seen the show so many times
and I never saw it like that.
I guess it's about
how you hear the music.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Would you like my number?
If you wanna talk more
about the show,
or other Jordans.
Um...
Okay, sure.
Cool.
[CHUCKLES]
[CLEARS THROAT]
I'm Rob. Rob Burns.
Hi, Rob Burns.
I'm Mira Ray.
Hi.
Hi.
That's my personal number.
How many other numbers
do you have?
You know, just one. For work.
[CHUCKLING] Okay.
Of course.
I guess we're not
strangers anymore.
I guess not.
Whoop!
I'm so sorry.
Don't worry about it.
Sorry.
Don't worry. It's all good.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[]
[CHUCKLES]
Children's books.
[CHUCKLES]
Cool.
[]
[PHONE CHIMES]
[BILLY CHUCKLES]
We talked.
[GASPS]
Last night.
At the opera.
Well, there we go!
[SQUEALING]
Okay.
Shut up!
I know, right?
And it's true. And get this.
She thinks...
I am interesting.
Ooh.
Really? How do we know
this information?
She texted her dead boyfriend
about me.
I found his Facebook profile.
What?
Yeah. He's who she's been
texting this whole time.
I must have
the dead boyfriend's number.
Yikes. That's not good.
[PHONE RINGING]
Oh, my God, it's her.
She's calling me right now.
[LINE TRILLING]
He's not picking up.
Leave a message.
What do I do? What do I do?
Answer the phone, Rob.
Answer the phone! Now!
Pick up the phone.
Come on. This is unbearable.
Answer the phone.
Yo!
Um... Hi. Hi. This is Mira Ray.
From the opera last night.
Yeah, hey. Hey!
How the heck are ya?
I'm good. Um...
How are you?
I hope this isn't a bad time.
No. No, no, no.
I'm just at work.
No. But you're not
interrupting anything.
I work to live,
you know, not live to work.
I'm a music critic
at the Chronicle.
Oh, that's cool.
[SOFTLY]
He's a music critic.
ROB:
Nice weather we're having.
I love a crisp winter's day
in New York City.
Um, yeah. I love the weather.
It's been very weather-y?
Hey, I was wondering,
do you eat?
He just asked me
if I eat.
I mean, I know you eat.
At least, I assume you do.
But some people,
they're just not into food.
They do it because they have to.
Otherwise, they would die.
But I-I love food.
I can't get enough.
Unless, of course, I'm full.
And then I'm like,
"No, I'm all set here."
Yeah, so, specifically,
I was wondering,
would you like to eat?
With me?
Tonight.
Uh, yeah.
I mean, I love food too.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Do you like cheeseburgers?
Are you kidding? Cheeseburgers.
I love cheeseburgers.
Um, I know this cute little spot
called Roxy's. Um...
Do you want to meet there,
say, like, 7 tonight?
Yeah.
That's perfect. That's 7,
that's my favorite time to meet.
Okay.
Well, I'll see you.
Well, see ya.
Wow, I have no words.
[BOTH SQUEALING, LAUGHING]
Oh, my God. Congratulations.
You just got yourself a date
the normal way. No apps.
We're meeting
for cheeseburgers at 7:00.
That's in, like, 45 minutes.
Perfect. Now you can tell her
about the texts in person.
But if I do that,
she'll never speak to me again.
Uh, the truth hurts.
Rob. May I see you
in my office, please?
Actually, sir,
I'm kinda busy.
Rhetorical question.
Now!
How is the Cline Dion piece
coming along?
Good. Really good.
Anything for me to read?
Not yet, but soon.
Okay, well, that's funny
because I've been noticing
quite a few interesting texts
on your work phone.
What?
I don't even know
where to begin.
"My heart is broken.
There's also this aching
inside of me."
Doesn't sound
very work-related to me.
Those are, um...
song lyrics.
From Cline Dion.
Wow!
Sounds like you've made
a connection,
if she's sending
you lyrics.
Yeah.
Heh. Wow.
I'm holding Cline's lyrics
in my hand.
Yeah, you are.
My wife and I danced
to "Have You Ever Been in Love"
at our wedding.
That's a deep cut, sir.
I did not know that.
[]
Oh, baby, I go crazy
When I'm without you
Crazy, I can't take it
That's what you do
I'm learning right now...
[SONG CONTINUES SOFTLY]
Hi.
Hi. Sorry I'm late.
No, you're fine.
I'm glad you made it.
Yeah.
Um, yeah.
Um...
Nice sneakers.
Oh. I wore them for you.
I'm honored.
The low-top 1s.
Nice choice.
Yeah, thanks.
So were you wait--?
Was it okay to--?
Did it take you long in--?
You go ahead. Please. Sorry.
[LAUGHING]
Go ahead.
I just wanted to say that...
I was looking forward to this.
I just felt like
last night at the opera,
I knew you or something.
No, I, uh...
Yeah, I-I've been...
I, uh...
Will--?
Will you excuse me a moment?
You okay?
Yeah.
This is not the right time
to tell her.
Soon. But not now.
You are fine.
Yeah.
[UPBEAT SONG PLAYING]
I need your love now
[SIGHS]
I'm back.
You are.
You okay?
Yes.
Okay.
This looks amazing.
Sorry, I took the liberty.
It's the best in the city.
Should we do it?
Yeah, let's go.
Oh, my God.
No way.
What?
Do you always do that?
What?
Put fries in your burger?
Yeah.
[SNORTS]
No, it's just,
it's the best way.
It is, right?
It is.
Cheers.
Cheers.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Mmm!
I have another question
for you.
Mm. Mm-hm.
Mm-hm.
Would you rather
own ten cats
or have a parrot on your
shoulder for 22 hours a day?
What kind of question is that?
I was...
A bird.
Wins hands down every time.
I mean, I don't get cats.
One minute they're cool,
and the next...
Scratching your eyes out.
Totally.
They're evil.
Unpredictable.
Yes. Agreed.
Pirate bird all the way.
Argh.
[LAUGHS]
MIRA:
You're fun to talk to.
Thanks. But the accent
does all the work.
[LAUGHS]
Can I ask...?
Yes.
Your ring.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Oh, I'm sorry.
I should've taken it off.
No.
I just, somehow...
I just didn't wanna start with,
"Hi, I have a dead boyfriend."
We were very much in love,
and he bought a ring and died
before he could propose.
I'm sorry.
I was engaged once.
Oh, really.
What happened?
I don't know.
She decided
she didn't want
to go through
with it.
The week
before the wedding.
Jeez.
The worst part of it was...
being left
with all these questions.
To be honest,
I may have gone crazy
trying to figure out
what went wrong.
Well, did you figure it out?
Love is a mystery.
And in a restless world
like this one...
it can be ended...
before it's even begun.
[CHUCKLES]
You're funny.
Come on.
Okay.
[]
MIRA:
Okay, okay.
One more, one more.
Um, would you rather say
everything you're thinking
or never say anything at all?
Mm.
What? No way.
Mm-hm.
What? What?
Mm.
What, you're telling me
you'd choose
to always say everything
you're thinking?
Yeah. I already do.
Okay, what are you thinking
right now?
I think you're very cute.
Why do you love
these questions so much?
'Cause they are
very telling of people
and they cut through
the bullshit.
[ACCORDION PLAYING]
Do you think
you could fall in love
with someone
just through their words?
[COINS CLINK]
Yeah, sure.
But you know what they say.
Actions speak louder
than words.
Ah...
Well, what about
these actions?
[LAUGHS]
What, like...
Oh, we're dancing?
What, are you gonna
leave me hanging?
No, I'm not.
I don't know what to do.
Whoo!
Ooh!
All right.
Wow!
Yeah.
That was smooth.
Thank you.
You're really feeling
this music, aren't you?
Yeah. This isn't...
Playing my favorite song.
Okay.
[SQUEALS]
Whoa.
[LAUGHS]
You know he stopped playing,
right?
Oh.
Well, I still
hear the music.
[]
[LAUGHING, CHATTERING]
Have you always been
this much into music?
Yeah, definitely.
My mom, she filled the house
with it growing up.
She played everything.
Really?
Classical, rock,
traditional Scottish, jazz.
Wow.
That's really cool.
Yeah, she was pretty cool.
What about you?
What are you into?
I love hip-hop.
Hip-hop's my favorite.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Cardi B all day every day.
Have you heard of her?
She's very catchy.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
What?
I like you.
[SCOFFS]
Um...
I like you too.
Mira, I...
I need to tell you something.
What?
[STAMMERING]
I do not want this date to end.
Well, who says it has to?
Well, it is morning now.
Which is crazy.
Wow. Yeah, it is.
Um-- Um...
Look, it was a really great
night and, uh...
I'll see you around. Text me.
See you.
Or...
just 'cause we're crazy kids,
um...
we could go back to our places,
shower up, change,
and maybe meet tonight at mine
to make dinner?
Yeah, that sounds great.
Yeah?
I warn you,
I'm not much of a cook.
Perfect. Me neither.
[CHUCKLES]
Okay, so tonight.
Tonight.
[]
Mmm!
Good stuff.
That company wanted us to fail.
Oh, totally.
Also, we're terrible cooks.
[CLEARS THROAT]
The cereal-to-milk ratio
in this bowl
of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
is perfection.
[LAUGHING]
Why, thank you, kind sir.
Cheers.
Cheers.
You know...
I would learn to cook for you.
How did he die?
[SIGHS]
Um...
It was a drunk driver.
In broad daylight.
It's been two years.
And I still can't believe it.
Ugh! I'm sorry. I'm just...
No, no.
You can't really prepare
for something like that,
can you?
I was so sure
we'd grow old together.
And now I'm the only one
growing older.
He's exactly the same.
Same eyes...
same voice, same smile.
Exactly how I remember it.
I'm the only one
who's changing.
All right, enough about me.
Tell me, um--
Tell me more about you.
What else do you like?
Besides music.
Oh, um...
Well, that's easy.
I love basketball.
We should play some time.
I'd like that.
Mm-hm.
[CLEARS THROAT]
But are you any good?
[GASPS]
Well, you're just gonna have
to find out, now, mister.
I really like your voice.
Tell me more
about why you like basketball.
I feel like you can learn more
by playing ten minutes
of basketball with someone
than you can talking to them
for a whole hour.
How they work
with other people.
Face opposition.
Hm.
And not to sound too grandiose
or anything...
but kind of feel the game
represents life itself.
All these people
are from different places...
gathered to play the same game.
Different cultures, races.
It doesn't matter
where you're from.
Yeah.
Yeah, it's what makes
this country,
this city, so...
[]
So beautiful.
[SIGHS]
[DOOR OPENS]
[MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY
OVER HEADPHONES]
[DOOR CLOSES]
[KEYS CLINKING]
Well...
Hey.
Hey.
Hello?
[SCREAMS]
[GRUNTS]
Don't be scared.
I'm a friend of your sister's.
She's asleep, I didn't
know what to do.
What?
Oh, my God, you're... You're...
You're Rob the opera guy.
Yeah.
I'm Rob the opera guy. Hey.
Oh...
You must be Suzy.
Yeah.
So she fell asleep?
Yeah.
And you...
decided to stay on the couch?
I just wanted to make sure
she was okay.
Yeah.
I'm sorry about cutting off
your airways there.
No, it's fine.
Do you want a beer?
SUZY: Okay.
ROB: What do you...?
SUZY:
I will see your... And I will
raise you some Indian...
What? No! Like, have you ever
gone to a live
One Direction concert?
ROB:
Yeah. Yeah, I...
[SUZY LAUGHING]
He basically made his entire
first album on his iPhone.
That is awesome.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey.
Look! Rolls, coffee.
Coffee, rolls.
Rob bought you rolls
and coffee.
[SIGHS]
So nice.
I have to go to Soul Cycle.
It's this thing I do on Sunday.
I just can't, you know...
Yeah. I better go too.
No, don't!
You should totally stay
and finish your breakfast.
Have coffee.
Um, I'll see you later.
Just text me.
I'll text you. Okay.
Soul Cycle is a cult.
[CRYING]
[]
CELINE:
Testing one, un, deux. Check.
Courage
Don't you dare fail me now
I need you
To keep away the doubts
I'm staring in the face
Of something new
You're all I've got
To hold on to
So courage
Don't you dare fail me now
Rob? What happened to you?
Nothing. I, uh...
What do you mean?
You look brighter.
Like, more in focus.
You're standing
even straighter too.
You've talked
to the unknown texter?
Well, she's not unknown anymore.
Come on,
let's have a little chat.
The more I get to know her,
the better I like her.
But she's still completely
stuck on her former boyfriend.
And he's dead.
This is a big problem.
What is her name?
Mira.
Mira Ray.
The Mira Ray who writes
the caterpillar books?
You've read them?
[SCOFFS]
I have three children,
of course I read them.
They're amazing.
What do you think
of this?
Okay, are you serious?
I hate it. What am I doing?
It looks like
I'm standing in hell.
Listen, the concept needs
to be bigger, brighter.
More joyful.
Yeah?
[]
Cline, this may be too much
to ask, but I have an idea.
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello.
WOMAN: Mira Ray?
Mm-hm.
Hi, this is Cline Dion.
Sure. And I'm Mariah Carey.
Don't give up on this, girl
Love comes to those
Who believe it
And this is really me
Oh, yes, it is.
Ahem.
Oh, my gosh. Hi.
It's really you.
How did you get my number?
I have my people
who have people.
Um...
What can I do for you?
Well, I happen to be a big fan.
Of me?
Of your stubborn
caterpillar books.
Oh, my gosh. Really?
I'm so honored.
Thank you so much.
Are you free?
I've always wanted
to meet the creator
of the Bhoomi books.
I love them so much.
I really like your presence.
Oh, wow. I really
like your presence too.
I mean, you have the presence,
so...
It's been quite a long time
since the last Bhoomi book.
Yes, I have been...
How would you like to design
my tour poster?
Are you serious?
Is there anything
in my expression
that conveys a lack
of seriousness?
It's just such an honor that
you would even consider me.
I want something great.
And I know you can do it.
I would need to see some ideas
at the end of this week.
Yes. Of course.
That's great.
Ciao.
Oh.
Yes.
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
Hey. Ahem.
What are you doing right now?
MIRA:
The Cline Dion
calls me randomly
and says, "I want you
to design my tour poster."
I just met her.
That's just... What?
You open yourself up
to the universe
and it'll come
rushing in.
Yeah, but this is crazy.
Well, it's crazy.
Yeah.
Okay. Look...
I'm really sorry about ghosting
you the other day.
No. No, it's...
Here's me apologizing, okay?
Here you go.
Ah. What's this?
It's champagne, in a can,
'cause we're classy.
What are we celebrating?
Change.
Also...
I thought this might be
a good time...
to figure out what type
of person you are.
Yep.
Okay.
You ready to tell me...
I see.
...everything about you?
Yeah.
Let's go.
Let's go.
This way.
[EXCLAIMS]
ROB:
No fair, you conned me.
Well, you're not the only
Knicks fan on this court.
Okay.
What?
What, you're gonna give me
this shot?
Sure. You're rusty.
Go for it.
Okay.
Whoa!
Look at that. Confident.
I like it. I like it.
Game point.
Okay.
Ready to lose?
Never.
Care to make it interesting?
What do you have in mind?
Well, if I win...
Uh-huh.
...we go back to your place.
Uh-huh.
And I get to have my way
with you.
And if I win?
I could cook for you again.
[]
Good morning.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Good morning.
Hm. Ugh.
Shit.
What?
I have to be in the newsroom
in 15 minutes.
Seriously?
No.
Sorry.
[SIGHING]
Okay.
I better get ready.
Okay.
[ROB VOCALIZING TO TUNE OF "IT'S
ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW"]
When you touch me like this
And I hold you like that
It was more than
All your laws allow
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
[PHONE CHIMES]
But if I touch you like this
It was so long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
[CHIMES]
When you touch me like this
And I hold you like that
It was so long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
[COMPUTER CHIMES]
[]
[PHONE BUZZING]
[PHONE BUZZING]
Mira, I...
[SCOFFS]
Mira, wait.
Please. You don't understand.
I know I should have told you.
I wanted to tell you.
I tried to tell you, but...
Like, I didn't know how.
The circumstances
were so incredible.
So you read all my texts
to John?
Lied to my face
this whole time.
Why?
'Cause you're a creep
or just some asshole?
Neither. Those are both
terrible choices.
But I was afraid
you'd stop talking to me
if you knew the truth.
But, Mira...
Mira, my feelings for you
are so real.
You took John away from me.
I didn't take him away
from you. He's gone.
John is gone.
I'm so sorry. I didn't want you
to find out like this.
I wanted to tell you before...
Before what?
Before you slept with me?
If you have any decency,
you'll erase my number
and never call me again.
Mira, I...
Goodbye, Rob.
Have a good life.
[CELINE DION'S "WHERE DOES
MY HEART BEAT NOW" PLAYING]
So much to believe in
We were lost in time
ANNOUNCER:
Knicks take the lead.
Everything I needed
I fell into your eyes
Always thought of keeping
Your heart next to mine
But now that seems
So far away
Don't know how love
Could leave without a trace
Where do silent hearts go?
Where does
My heart beat now?
Where is the sound?
That only echoes
Through the night
Where does
My heart beat now?
I can't live without
Without feeling it inside
Looks like Mo
has found himself a lady.
Hey.
Mo.
Hey.
Who's your friend?
That's Jane.
I've known her a long time.
Long time?
Two days.
[LAUGHS]
Oh, my God.
Are you dating?
Mira inspired me.
What did I do?
I saw you with that Rob guy...
Ahem!
No, no. No, listen.
And when the last person left
the other night, I sat down.
I poured Roxy and me two shots.
I drank them both,
as I always do.
Then I lit a candle,
and I said to Roxy:
"I will always
be your husband.
But what I'm really missing,
like in my core,
is sharing a joke
with someone
when I'm feeling down
in the mouth."
And dead people,
not so funny.
So, um...
Thank you.
[]
What can we do?
Huh?
Oh, nothing.
Nothing. Rob ruined it.
What was I supposed to do?
You should have said something
to her right away.
What should I have said?
"Excuse me, I'd like
to get to know you,
but I keep getting
these text messages
you write
your dead boyfriend.
I would have said
something earlier,
but I didn't wanna take away
the possibility
for you to stay in contact
with him.
I know this is the weirdest way
to get to know someone,
and I understand
if you just wanna walk away.
But I didn't wanna start off
by telling you a lie."
Yeah. Exactly.
Shit.
It might have actually worked.
So, what now?
I don't know.
I can't call her.
And there's no way
for me to reach her.
[SIGHS]
That sucks.
[]
What time's deadline?
LISA: Why?
I don't like that look
in your eyes. Rob!
BILLY:
Oh, boy.
This is very stressful.
Where are you going?
Rob?
BILLY: Can you just calm down?
LISA: Rob!
[PHONE CHIMES]
Holy shit.
What?
Bernard just sent me this
and asked me if I'd seen it.
I don't need to read that.
"Texts for Mira...
by Rob Burns."
Stop.
"This was actually supposed
to be a profile on Cline Dion
as she continues
on her first American tour
in over ten years at the
Barclays Center this weekend.
My assignment
was to get her to open up,
reveal who she really is.
Unfortunately,
I did not succeed.
Instead, Miss Dion opened me.
When she told me I wasn't
capable of hearing her music,
I scoffed.
What was there to hear?
A bunch of sentimental
platitudes on life and love?
SUZY & ROB:
I had no room for such nonsense
in my life because..."
ROB:
...because I knew
love was a myth.
A shared delusion
between two people
that could end as soon
as someone changed their mind.
Then I got your texts.
Slowly, I began
to realize Cline was right.
I couldn't hear the music.
'Cause my heart
had given up on love.
I know
you didn't mean to text me
your innermost thoughts
and feelings, but you did.
And I made a big mistake by not
telling you that right away.
And I do not deserve
a second chance.
But thanks to you,
I can hear the music again.
I hear it in the sound of your
voice when you call my name.
Your laughter after asking me
ridiculous "Would you rather"
questions.
And that slow,
gentle breath you take
just before falling asleep.
I know love is real
'cause I've fallen in love
with you.
And if you can find it in your
heart to forgive me,
I promise I'll do everything
I can to earn your trust back.
'Cause a new day
has come for me, Mira.
Where it was dark,
now it's light.
Where there was pain,
now there's joy.
Where there was weakness,
I found my strength.
And I'm not afraid
to tell the world...
I've been touched by an angel
with love.
Meet me tonight at the place
where I learned
to hear the music again.
"Please give this
another chance.
Please give me another chance."
[PHONE RINGING]
[TUTS, SIGHS]
Seriously? She listening?
Cline Dion.
[LAUGHS]
What even is your
life right now?
Just...
Hello?
CELINE: First off,
I want you to know that Rob
didn't put me up to this.
Sure.
You know I lost my husband, yes?
He was the first
and only love of my life.
I'm so sorry.
Ren may have lied to me once
before we were married.
He did?
Yeah.
About Seal.
The animal--
The singer, Seal. Of course.
It was 1991,
and Seal, the singer,
had just released
his first album.
I wanted to sing a duet
with him so badly,
but Ren told me
he wasn't too interested.
Turns out Ren was jealous.
He didn't want me
around Seal at all.
Were you mad when he lied?
[CHUCKLES]
Of course I was mad.
But we worked through it.
Because that's what you do
when you're in love.
You work through things.
Also, Ren agreed
to do the dishes for life
in return for my forgiveness.
You guys did your own dishes?
No.
We don't do a lot of dishes.
But you get the point?
[SIGHS]
I'm just a bit confused.
Look, Mira.
I don't really care whether
you and Rob get together.
You don't?
No. My only concern is you.
Now...
how's my poster coming along?
I'm working on it.
HUGHES [SCREAMS]:
Have you lost your mind?
This is a newspaper.
Not some sort
of dating service.
What am I supposed
to tell our publishers, eh?
What are they gonna say?
They are serious people.
You have put the entire
newspaper's reputation at risk!
Rob, this is the most
unprofessional behavior
I have ever seen in my life!
No!
You total dickhead!
I have to make them think
I'm ripping you to shreds.
Or else they'll all
try and publish stories
about their personal lives.
Aah! I can't bear you!
You think you could slip
something by me?
I'm sorry?
What? Don't answer me back!
Well done.
It was quite a moving piece.
Thank you.
It's great for you
'cause, well, I've decided
you can do your podcast.
What? Seriously?
That's amazing.
Well, you gotta
win her back now.
Make for a hell
of a follow-up piece.
You've got your heart back,
Rob.
Well done.
Thank you, boss.
Now get out!
Yeah.
I know it's been
A little while
JOHN:
Of course, I didn't realize
that'd be the last text
I ever send you.
What would you have sent?
I don't know.
"I love you. Forever."
Or maybe
a gif from The Notebook.
A gif from The Notebook.
[SCOFFS]
Stupid.
What am I supposed to do now,
John?
I think...
you're supposed
to just keep living your life.
It's easy for you to say.
You're dead.
That's right.
So, what are you doing
still talking to me?
I miss you so much.
I miss you.
But you know
I want you to fly, right?
You are the love of my
You are the love of my life
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
[ACCORDION PLAYING]
[SIGHS]
[KNOCKING]
Is she here?
No. I don't know where she is,
and she's not answering
her phone either.
Okay.
Uh, wait.
You should come in
and take a look at something.
[]
It's beautiful.
Hm.
ROB:
It looks like
she's finally moving on.
And I'm happy for her.
I'm sorry, dude.
Sometimes people just aren't
in the same place, you know?
Yeah.
[]
Wait, that's it.
Hm?
Suzy, that--
That's-- Why?
Thank you.
Yeah, sure. Anytime.
Glad I could--
Uh... Okay.
Catch up with you later.
Thank you.
Mira!
[PHONE CHIMES]
Mira!
I was starting to wonder
if you changed your mind.
I'm sorry. I was in the park.
Yeah. I figured.
Also, Suzy sent me
about a thousand texts
telling me that.
I have a few conditions,
Rob.
Of course.
First of all, no more lying.
Never.
I won't.
Ever, ever, ever again.
I need the full truth
from you at all times.
Even if it's messy.
Even if it's painful.
Especially
if it's messy and painful.
'Cause that's life, you know?
And if we can't get through it
together,
then what's the point, right?
Right.
I'll always love John.
I know.
I'll always miss John.
I know.
And I don't know how this grief
will change over time...
but it's always going to be
a part of me.
I understand.
You understand.
I know.
And I appreciate it so much.
Anything else?
Well, you're gonna have to learn
how to cook 'cause I can't.
I'll sign up
for lessons right away.
And Cline said
you need to do the dishes.
Of course.
Anything Cline says.
Anything more?
Yes.
Kiss me.
Okay.
[CELINE DION'S "IT'S ALL COMING
BACK TO ME NOW" PLAYING]
When you touch me like this
And you hold me like that
I just have to admit that
It's all coming back to me
When I touch you like this
And I hold you like that
It's so hard to believe
[BOTH LAUGHING]
It's all coming back
It's all coming back
To me now
There were moments of gold
And there were
Flashes of light
There were things
I'd never do again
But then they'd always
Seemed right
There were nights
Of endless pleasure
It was more
Than any laws allow
Baby, baby, baby
If I kiss you like this
And if you whisper like that
It was lost long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
If you want me like this
And if you need me like that
It was dead long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
It's so hard to resist
And it's all
Coming back to me
I can barely recall
But it's all
Coming back to me now
[VOCALIZING]
BACKUP SINGERS:
It's all coming
Back to me now
It's all coming back
To me now, baby
It's all coming
Back to me now
It's all coming back
To me now
It's all coming back
To me now
It's all coming back
[CROWD CHEERING AND APPLAUDING]
[CELINE DION'S
"LOVE AGAIN" PLAYING]
Rising tides
Tears you cry every night
Seem never-ending
But that's just life
The last goodbye
High and dry
It leaves you empty
You might think your world
Is ending, but it won't
You might think you need
To give up, but you don't
'Cause you don't have to move
A mountain, just keep moving
Every move is a new emotion
And you don't have to find
The answers, just keep trying
The sun will rise again
The storms subside again
This is not the end
And you will love again
Summer rain
Day by day, sadness fades
The wound is healing
And time goes by
Eyes will dry
And you will find
Someone to heal with
You might think your world
Is ending, but it won't
You might think you need
To give up, but you don't
'Cause you don't have to move
A mountain, just keep moving
Every move is a new emotion
And you don't
Have to find...
ROB:
Hello, and welcome to our new
podcast, Would You Rather,
with me, your host, Rob Burns.
Where we get into
all that really weird stuff
with our favorite musicians.
So without further ado, I'd like
to welcome our first guest.
She is an uber-talented,
multifaceted singer-songwriter
extraordinaire,
philosopher, matchmaker,
the list could go on.
Please put your hands together
and welcome none other than
Miss Cline Dion!
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you,
thank you, thank you.
Cline,
welcome to the show.
And before we move on
to the really good stuff,
I have a very burning
question for you.
Ooh.
Would you rather own ten cats
or a parrot that sits on your
head for 22 hours a day?
Oh. Uh...
I'd go for the parrot.
Right answer.
Yes!
Cline, we're here to talk
about your new tour.
The new album.
The new everything.
Yes.
The new Cline Dion.
'Cause you don't have to move
A mountain, just keep moving
Every move is a new emotion
And you don't have to find
The answers, just keep trying
The sun will rise again
The storms subside again
No, this is not the end
And you will love
You will love
You will love again
[]
[]
[]
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
Only love can illuminate
Ignite the midnight dark
Only love can captivate
Break down
The coldest heart
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
Only love, only love
Only love's all that
We need to live, oh
It's the energy
The air we breathe
Only love
Only love, only love
Only love is the gift, oh
It's wrapped
Around the world
With fields of gravity
I wanna lose myself
If you lay down
Follow me...
[CHIMES]
[SONG CONTINUES SOFTLY]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMES]
[LAUGHS]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMES]
[CHIMING]
JOHN:
Excuse me, uh,
this may sound crazy,
but I couldn't help but notice
you from across the room.
Hello.
Hi.
Mm! Love your smell.
I brought you something.
What'd you get me?
What'd I get you?
What'd I get you?
Mm-hm.
[RUSTLING]
Boom.
[GASPS]
My favorite! Oh!
Mm-hm.
Why eat regular
when you can go Tropical?
Yeah, Tropical.
Mm-hm.
All right, what you got?
What you been drawing?
Oh! Ooh.
[GASPS] Not yet.
Is Bhoomi finally ready
to become a butterfly?
No. She's perfectly fine
just as she is.
Stop trying to change her.
All right.
So Roxy's tonight?
Or I was thinking...
Mm-hm.
...how about we stay in
and I can cook?
No, thanks.
What do you mean?
Baby, come on, you think
I'll let you back
in the kitchen after last time?
Wait a minute, that was
your mom's branzino recipe.
Your favorite.
Heh. I don't know what that was.
Never cooking
for you again.
Thank you.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
I got to go.
Why?
Gotta go.
I got a meeting.
Don't go.
Babe, you know
I'll be thinking about you.
I wanna show you something.
Whoa.
I knew you were here
the whole time.
Twist ending. How?
Well, I could feel you.
Also, I could see you
in that reflection with my eyes.
[LAUGHS]
Damn, I look good!
Oh, that's just
an artist's touch.
JOHN:
You're a lucky lady.
I am. Mm! I'll see you later?
Love you so much.
Love you.
Bye.
Bye.
[SIGHS]
[PHONE CHIMES]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
MAN 1:
Hey, look out!
[CRASH, CLAMORING]
WOMAN:
Oh, my God!
[]
MAN 2:
Get help!
[SIREN WAILING]
[]
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
SUZY:
Hey, it's your sister,
doing my daily check-in.
How's it going today?
How's Mom and Dad?
Wanna give me a call
and catch up?
Ma?
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
Suzy again. You know what?
You didn't call me back,
but that's fine.
Papa?
SUZY: What do you do
with Mom and Dad
at night there?
I'm just curious.
Do you guys hang out
and watch British Bake Off?
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
I know you're still grieving,
but I just wanted to say
I really miss you.
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
Hey, it's Suzy again.
Like the new drawings.
Little dark, though.
Don't you think?
Maybe you should come back
to the city, to your room,
which is empty,
in our apartment?
[PENCIL SCRATCHING]
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
SUZY: Mira, enough.
You know I'm not great with
words, but John loved you.
And I'm sure he would not
wanna see you stuck like this.
[MIRA SIGHS]
[ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS]
Mom and Dad
want their house back!
Do I have to come and get you?
[]
Bye, Papa.
Bye, beta.
Drive safely.
I will. Bye, Mom.
[SPEAKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE]
Okay. I got it. Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
See you, Mom.
Bye.
DAD:
Tell Suzy she needs
to text her parents back.
I will.
[]
She's here!
I can't believe you're still
driving John's truck.
It still smells like him.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Come here.
No, I get the top.
[BOTH LAUGH]
I'm stronger than you.
Okay.
I'm really happy
you're doing this.
[COURTNEY BARNETT'S
"PEDESTRIAN AT BEST" PLAYING]
I love you, I hate you
I'm on the fence
It all depends
Whether I'm up, I'm down
I'm on the mend
Transcending all reality
I like you
Despise you, admire you
What are we gonna do when
Everything all falls through?
[ALARM BLARING]
["PEDESTRIAN AT BEST"
CONTINUES ON HEADPHONES]
Shit. Oh!
[CHIMING RAPIDLY]
Oh, shit.
[SIGHS]
[SCOFFS]
[SIGHS HEAVILY]
Shit.
["PEDESTRIAN AT BEST"
CONTINUES PLAYING]
Cline Dion?
Like... Heh.
Like, "My Heart Still Goes On,"
that Cline Dion?
Too commercial for you,
is it, huh?
If you kept up
with what the kids were saying,
you'd know we were in the middle
of a Clinaissance.
Drake is talking about getting
a tattoo of her face.
What? How do you know that?
Instagram.
I should be starting
the podcast for the newspaper.
No, what you should be doing
is leaving my office
to go work on Cline Dion.
Now, you seem
to forget, Rob,
that I've taken a big chance
hiring you, fellow Brit.
But ever since you were publicly
humiliated by that woman--
Elizabeth.
Ever since Elizabeth
dropped you like a stone
just days before your wedding,
well, your work
has lacked heart.
Huh. Heh.
Cline Dion
is all about heart. Okay?
People adore her.
I adore her.
So get onboard,
or I'll find someone who will.
MIRA:
S-A-D, sad.
[SNORTS] Are you joking?
Shut up.
It was the only one
I could find.
Heh!
[PHONE CHIMES]
It's just five.
I'm gonna lose this game.
Aw! Bernard wrote back.
Bernard's back
in the picture, huh?
Mm, not quite sure.
But he wrote,
"See you soon, dot, dot, dot."
With a winky smiley.
Means he wants to see me.
I don't know about that.
Sounds like a blow-off to me.
What? No. Winky smiley.
That's, like, way more, rrr,
like, meaningful
than, like, a regular smiley.
You know what's crazy, Suzy?
Our parents worked their asses
off to send us to college,
and here we are,
decoding the winky in a smiley.
Here you are, ladies.
Two Miras, medium rare.
Wait, what is a Mira?
When they put the fries
inside the burger.
Mo, you named
a burger after me?
Of course.
I name burgers
after all my favorite customers.
It's good to see you.
God, I missed you around here.
You, not so much.
[CHUCKLES]
How you holding up?
You know.
Yeah.
Takes a long time.
Yeah. I still have
a ways to go, I think.
Well, you know,
there's no clock.
God knows, I...
I still miss Roxy every day.
How do you deal with it, Mo?
Pour a glass of wine,
sit down for dinner,
and tell her about my day.
Just because she's gone
doesn't mean I can't still
tell her about my feelings.
The ice, it thickens.
Someday,
it'll support your weight.
I promise.
CELINE:
...strong again somehow
And I never wasted
Any of my time
On you since then
But if I touch you
Like this
And if you kiss me
Like that
It was so long ago
But it's all coming back--
Is there something
I can help you with, Lisa?
You're lucky.
I love Cline.
Hughes wanted to make sure
you got one of these.
No. I have a phone.
No, you have
a personal phone.
This is a work phone,
issued by our new
corporate overlords.
I don't wanna deal
with another phone.
I took the phone!
Take the phone.
It's not a choice.
And you?
Duh.
Fine, fine.
Yeah, uh... Be careful.
There's a rumor Hughes
is tracking everything we say
and do on that.
What?
Hey.
When are you
going to text Jessica?
I told her you would. It's kind
of rude to keep her waiting.
I told you,
I'm not looking to date.
Why not? You're, like,
peaking physically.
You don't wanna be out there
when you're on the decline.
Yeah, she's right. You know,
just let me set you up.
You're not even
on the apps anymore.
Love isn't real. It--
[SIGHS]
It's just a bunch of pheromones
that wear off.
Then you get your heart
ripped out,
covered in bleach, stomped on,
set on fire in front of your
friends and your family and...
BILLY: Oof.
SUZY: Hey, boo.
Any reason you left these things
out in the truck?
Well, his mom
gave them to me.
I just never opened it.
What? Wait. No. Suzy.
Come on, it's been two years.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[SCOFFS]
[SIGHS]
If you weren't my sister,
I'd probably be like,
"Easy there, girl,"
but, nah, I totally get it.
[]
[SIGHS]
[CLEARS THROAT, SIGHS]
Orpheus and Eurydice?
He used to play that for me
all the time,
said that he'd go
to hell and back for me.
That's what
the opera's about.
Oh, God. He was the best.
[VOICE BREAKING]
He never got the chance.
Okay. This, I don't know,
feels a little unhealthy, maybe?
What's wrong with it?
I'm just wearing
my dead boyfriend's shirt
and the engagement ring
he never got to give me.
Come here.
[SNIFFLING]
[THUNDER CRACKS]
[]
Okay.
Okay.
Um...
Hey, John.
[SIGHS]
This is just weird. God.
ANNOUNCER:
Leans in and he scores!
Knicks within two.
Yes.
Hey, John...
I miss you so much.
ANNOUNCER 1:
Over Barrett. No!
Yes! Come on.
[THUNDER CRACKS]
[CHIMES]
[THUNDER BOOMS]
Yes!
What?
What the hell?
[PHONE CHIMES]
[]
ANNOUNCER 1:
--find Randle.
Randle...
ANNOUNCER 2: No!
ANNOUNCER 1:
A heartbreaker
for the Knicks tonight.
Come on.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Oh-- Sorry.
Sorry.
Interesting.
Is she using the leaf
to blot her tears?
Well, it would be weird
to give her a tissue.
Look, Mira.
We make
children's books here.
Children.
Remember them?
Little people who like to look
at bright pictures and laugh.
Well, maybe it's better
to prepare them.
That life will inevitably crush
their hopes and dreams.
They tell us
not to pressure creatives.
But after two years, I think I'm
allowed to put a little on you.
Molly, could you come in here,
please?
Yes, Ms. Valentine?
Mira, this is Molly.
Hi.
Big fan.
Molly's a paid intern
from NYU.
Scholarship kid.
Raised by
a single mom.
That's amazing.
She'll lose her job
if you don't figure this out
and turn in something
we can publish.
Oh. And I'll have to sue
for your advance as well.
Thank you, Molly.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Player.
Hey. Ahem.
Lisa.
Do you wanna talk?
Maybe somewhere private?
Okay.
Look, first of all, I want
to say I'm flattered, really.
It takes a lot of guts
to share your feelings
with someone and...
What?
Hey, it's, uh...
"It's crazy
to reach out like this"?
"We should be together."
Oh, my God. Gross.
Rob, you could be,
like, my dad.
I'm, like, 35. I'm 35.
Ugh.
Not much older than you are.
I'm pretty cool.
Yeah, whatever.
I just thought--
You didn't send me a text?
What text?
No way. I don't flirt like that.
I'm, like, good at it.
I think they're nice.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Ooh!
Whoa, that's super sad.
Who is sending me these texts?
Someone's smishing you.
Phishing, but by text.
First, they lure you in,
then they ask
for your credit card number.
Delete it.
Yeah.
[]
Cline, you're arguably
more popular today
than when you started.
How do you think you've managed
to stay relevant for so long?
Hm. What a question.
Do you ever
stop and ask yourself
why people
continue to read your work
as a middle-aged
male journalist?
Maybe it's because if the work
is good, it's timeless. Yeah?
Miss Dion,
it's been over a decade
since you've toured
in the States.
I'm curious. Why now?
For five years,
it's been tough.
Raising my children
after the loss of their father,
the love of my life,
my husband, Rne.
[PHONE CHIMES]
And at the same time,
I didn't want to just
sit around and be sad.
So I decided to hit the road
and do what I love.
Tell me about it.
What was that?
Nothing. Just--
I was responding to a text.
Sorry.
Oh. Cool.
Feel free to talk with friends
if I'm boring you.
No, no, no, it wasn't--
I mean...
I wouldn't say it was a friend.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Do you have a question for me?
Um...
Yes. Yeah, yeah. Sure. Um...
Miss Dion... Cline, you sing
a lot about love, obviously.
For example, in
"That's the Way It Is," you say:
"When you're ready to go
and your heart's left in doubt,
don't give up on your faith,
love comes to those
that believe it."
But in "When I Fall in Love,"
you say, "In a restless world
like this, love is ended...
before it's begun."
What's the question?
Well, do you really believe
in all these things you sing?
You obviously
know nothing about it.
What?
Love.
[PEOPLE MURMURING]
[SCOFFS]
JOURNALIST:
Cline, are you taking your
children on tour with you?
Who are you texting?
No one.
This the same "no one" that
you were texting last night?
Yes, actually.
But trust me,
it's totally not what you think.
Mira,
there is nothing wrong
with putting yourself
back out there again.
Oh, my God, stop, please,
I wouldn't even know
where to start.
Oh, oh, oh.
Well, it's kind of amazing
that you say that
because your sister,
who loves you,
who's kind of awesome
and got your back,
might have already started you
on an app.
Sorry, what?
I hate apps!
I know. I know.
They're the worst.
But...
you're beautiful, young,
and have your whole life
ahead of you.
You're not allowed
to give up on dating.
So just take a look.
What? No, no.
I'm not ready for this.
Okay, why is every guy
shirtless?
I wouldn't talk
to any of these guys.
But you don't have to worry
because it's Bumble.
So the woman
makes the first move.
What? What do you think?
No? What about this guy?
Okay. So we do
a little right swipe.
I didn't tell you to swipe.
Wait. Stop.
It's a match on your first one.
Who even are you?
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Oh.
Come on,
that is such a sign.
So we just do a little "hey"
to see what he--
Don't text him.
Stop.
You texted him?
Yes. Oh, my God,
he's texting back.
[CHIMES]
"Nice pic." Mm.
"Do you wanna go for a drink?"
No.
Yes. It's amazing!
No.
Look, just do it for me,
your sister,
who loves you so, so, so much.
Your happiness is my happiness.
Shut up.
One drink.
You're gonna go?
If you shut up.
I promise.
One drink.
[EXCLAIMS]
Wow.
So aggressive.
I know.
Wherever you go
Oh, I'll be
When you need me close
Oh, I'll be...
Hi, Rob.
Oh.
You're checking
that phone a lot.
Still getting those
depressing texts?
What?
Lisa told me.
Know what? I don't think
it sounds like a scammer at all.
Really?
It sounds
more like a psychotic stalker.
Or just a really confused
old lady.
Don't believe me?
Text them back.
I couldn't do that.
They're too personal.
Wouldn't want to embarrass
whoever this was.
[CHIMES]
Oh, oh, oh.
Has psychotic grandma
sent another one?
"Guess who's going to that awful
hipster bar Rendez tonight?
Please don't judge,
I already feel so guilty.
And I'm definitely not ready.
But I guess if I don't force
myself, I'll never be."
Great bar. I know that.
Good pick-up spot.
I'm going.
What? Where?
Why?
You're going now? Why?
You're always telling me
to get back out there.
BILLY:
Yeah, no, this is true,
but these are texts
from a literal stranger.
Yeah, but they speak to me.
Oh-- They speak to you?
No. What are you doing, Rob?
You sound like
an insane person right now.
Look, I just need to put a face
to these texts, okay?
[SIGHS]
That's all.
You're gonna go with him,
right?
Uh-- Yeah, right, okay. Thanks.
Do you think
this is healthy?
How are you gonna know
if it's even them or not?
I have no idea.
SUZY: You got this.
Cool plan.
You've got it.
You look gorgeous.
I'm feeling you.
Don't know if I can do it.
You can, it's just a drink.
Suzy.
Come on. No, no, no.
You go in there, okay?
He's a dud, you text me,
I'mma call you,
we'll just say there's a family
emergency. No problem.
Keep your phone on.
Swear to God.
The whole time.
All night. Pinky swear.
I got it. Okay. I'll do it.
[WHIMPERS]
Mira.
I know.
Hey. Listen, you know
I loved John like a brother,
right?
Okay, so I'm saying this
with the hugest amount
of love
and the greatest amount
of respect.
This guy tonight doesn't have
to be your soulmate.
You don't have to like him.
If the body's good,
you go in there,
you get the D.
There's not gonna be
any getting of any D.
Trust me, you need the D.
You make it sound
like a vitamin deficiency.
Yeah, you kinda do.
Vitamin D deficiency.
[LAUGHING]
Come on, go get in there.
Hey, none of those
"Would you rather" questions.
I know you.
Everyone loves my questions.
Newsflash:
Nobody loves your questions.
Come on. You got this.
You got this!
Okay, okay.
Whoo!
Mira's got it.
She's looking fly. Whoo!
Yeah, okay.
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]
Oh, gross.
This shit is like the musical
equivalent of Cheez Whiz.
Rob, check out that guy there.
Don't look, but look.
Don't...
Yeah?
What do you mean?
Maybe he is your texter.
You said they were
from some psycho granny?
Or a sensitive silver fox.
He has super kind eyes.
Would you like
to go talk to him?
Why would you insult me,
Rob?
I'm here for you, buddy.
Nobody else.
How could you say that
to me, Rob?
[]
What?
Wait, wait.
I think I've seen her before.
Okay, cool.
Mira.
Yes. Hi.
Hi.
Please.
[SIGHS]
[SNAPS]
Another skinny marg.
Everyone thinks personal
training is all about the body.
But you can't do
400 weighted squats...
without a brain.
Well...
You really can't do anything
without a brain.
You get it.
Two Ketel One martinis.
Compliments of the gentleman
over there.
Oh.
Would you go
talk to him already?
Rob, stop!
I will be two minutes.
I like this song.
[GRUNTS RHYTHMICALLY]
Tight bassline.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Sorry, one second.
All good over there?
Gonna put my phone on silent.
I have a question for you.
Hm.
Would you rather live
your entire life with...
silent but uncontrollable gas,
or loud,
uncontrollable sneezes?
Neither.
Just pick one.
Or you get both.
Stop it.
It's too much pressure.
[SINGSONGY]
I have his number.
[NORMALLY]
Unlock your phone.
Let's just
check into the numbers
and make sure this guy
is not your texter.
And it is not.
Praise be, because we are
totally gonna smash later.
Good.
Yeah.
The boys' room.
Yeah.
Oh, my...
[PHONE CHIMES]
Wait.
Mm-hm.
I think it might be her.
Really?
Because she's on her phone?
Yeah.
BILLY:
He's texting.
The barperson's texting.
Could be anybody.
Why do you think it's her?
Does that guy look like
he does too many push-ups?
No, that's not
too many push-ups.
It's the perfect amount
of push-ups.
She's not having
a good time with him.
No, no, no, she is not.
She is so miserable
and so lucky you're here.
[SINGSONGY]
Oh. They're leaving.
I bet I could bench-press you.
[LAUGHS SOFTLY]
You know what, Rob?
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Uh...
This night is not a total loss,
you know?
Because...
I'm gonna get laid.
Maybe we just take it
a little slower?
Yeah.
Yeah?
Sure. No problem.
Okay. Okay.
What are you doing? Ahem.
I'm going slower.
Well, that's not what I meant.
Wait, are we not gonna have sex
at your place?
No! When did I say that?
Did I give you mixed signals
or something?
No, it's fine. I just wish
you would've told me sooner.
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Okay.
Are you looking
for another date right now?
Uh-- Yeah. Yeah.
Because you
don't want to have sex
and I have to burn off
these calories.
Those drinks had a lot of carbs.
Know what? Get out.
Get out. Now, now, now.
Okay. Okay.
Take a fucking run.
It'll burn off those carbs!
[PHONE CHIMES]
I miss it too.
Ready?
Yeah.
Let's go.
Rob Burns, New York Chronicle.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah. The rude texter.
[CHUCKLES]
Th-That's me.
Let me see your hands.
These?
Please.
Come over
and give me your hands.
Hmm.
Strange.
You have very manly hands.
And yet, you act
like a little boy.
What? Heh.
I don't act like a little boy.
Let me ask you a question.
And I want you
to be totally honest.
Okay.
Are you a fan of my music?
Yes.
Liar.
Why do you say that?
You don't know how to hear it.
No offense...
Cline.
I think I can grasp
lyrics like, um...
"If I hear you breathe,
I get wings to fly."
Has anyone ever made you
feel like that?
Have you ever made someone else
feel like that?
You have, haven't you?
I see it.
I thought so.
A while back, but...
It didn't work out.
And you've been stuck
ever since?
How'd you know that?
Because you have the presence
of a pair of used underwear.
Sit up straight.
Sit up straight.
Come on, man,
you're with Cline Dion!
Okay.
Okay, Mr. Underwear.
Do you have someone
in your life right now?
I--
I think I might have feelings
for someone I've never met.
You are more interesting
than you look. Go on.
["ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE"
OPERA PLAYING]
[EARS RINGING]
Oh, shit.
[SIGHS]
[]
I feel like I got to know her
through these texts.
You know, maybe I'm just
fooling myself.
These texts you're receiving
are saying something.
Things like this
don't just happen.
You need to pursue this.
Really?
You don't think it's crazy
to fall for someone like this?
Oh, it might be crazy.
But love doesn't always
follow the rules.
Take my situation,
for example.
Ren had always been my manager
my entire career.
But I never thought of him
in that way...
until one night in Dublin.
[CHUCKLES]
What happened in Dublin?
We were there for the Eurovision
song contest,
and it was the night
before finals.
I was about to go
to my hotel room
and get a good
night's sleep.
And Ren
wished me good night
and gave me a kiss
on each cheek,
like he always did.
But on that night, he stopped
ever so briefly at my lips...
and gave me the softest,
sweetest little peck.
And at that moment...
that kiss on the lips
was the answer to everything
that I was feeling
deep down inside of me.
It was as if that kiss
had unlocked a secret
that had been
in our hearts.
I was his.
And he was mine.
Love has a plan
for each and every one of us.
I think these texts
are part of the plan for you.
Time's up.
Oh, um...
We didn't get to the interview.
Come back to me as a man
and we can try again.
Yeah, I'm 35.
Then you still have time.
Love takes courage.
Open yourself
to the universe
and it'll come rushing in,
Rob Burns.
Okay.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[PHONE CHIMES]
No.
When I was young
No. No, no, no.
I never needed anyone
Hey, Rob.
Rob?
And making love
Was just for fun
Those days are gone
Living alone
BILLY:
Vegan ice cream.
What is that? I am outraged.
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home
Super hot.
Rob?
Are you okay?
[MOUTHING ALONG]
All by myself
Don't want to be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't want to be
All by myself
Anymore
[PHONE CHIMES]
BILLY:
Oh, God.
Okay.
Billy, give it back.
No.
You need to get over this.
This is not healthy.
Just give it to me.
[CHIMES]
Billy.
No, no.
Give me the phone.
No. Don't follow me.
I won't chase you.
Give me the phone!
Help me, Lisa!
ROB:
No, Lisa, call HR.
Give it to me!
No! Just calm down, okay?
Just calm down.
Just breathe, okay?
Because you don't even know
if this is from her. Okay?
Okay, it's from her.
Just wait there.
[MUMBLES]
This makes no sense.
"Here, where never is heard
a discouraging word,
is nothing but joy and desire."
LISA:
It's from Orpheus and Eurydice.
The opera? By Gluck?
It's playing
at the Manhattan Opera House.
Sorry.
You listen to "opera" now?
You don't know my life.
Enlighten me, please.
Orpheus travels to Hades
to get back his dead wife.
And he's given permission
to return to Earth with her,
under the condition
that he not look at her face
until they're outta Hades.
Why?
I don't know.
'Cause the gods are dicks.
Anyway, Orpheus can't resist
but look at Eurydice's face
because people are weak
and love makes fools
out of everyone.
So he ends up losing her.
All over again.
I'm gonna go see it.
BILLY: Why?
Obviously,
it has meaning for her.
BILLY:
Oh, okay. Uh, how do you know
if she's even going?
LISA:
And if she does,
you still won't know when.
I'll just keep going
until she shows up.
[SCOFFS]
You'll just keep going?
That is...
That is so crazy.
Yeah.
Yeah, but like she said...
love makes fools of everyone.
[ORCHESTRA PLAYING]
[SINGER SINGING
IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE]
[]
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
[CHIMING]
[]
Do I know you?
I...
I'm not sure.
[CHUCKLES]
I'm sorry.
I mean, everyone starts
as strangers.
I don't know
a lot of people.
Okay.
We both like
comfortable footwear.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Oh...
Jordan 1s, I see.
I'm more of an 11s kinda girl.
[CHUCKLES]
That's cool, I have thems--
Those...
sneakers.
I have sneakers at home.
Nice. I didn't wear mine
'cause they didn't go
with this dress.
No.
[CHUCKLING]
So...
[CLEARS THROAT]
Did you, um--
Did you like the show?
Yes.
Very much so, actually.
And you?
Yeah. Yeah, I thought
it was so...
hopeful.
Hopeful?
Really?
Yeah.
Sure, there's a lot
of pain and suffering,
but, ultimately,
love wins in the end.
There's no joy without the
struggle, they go hand in hand.
Just have faith.
Keep looking forward.
At least, that's what I saw.
That's so strange.
I've seen the show so many times
and I never saw it like that.
I guess it's about
how you hear the music.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Would you like my number?
If you wanna talk more
about the show,
or other Jordans.
Um...
Okay, sure.
Cool.
[CHUCKLES]
[CLEARS THROAT]
I'm Rob. Rob Burns.
Hi, Rob Burns.
I'm Mira Ray.
Hi.
Hi.
That's my personal number.
How many other numbers
do you have?
You know, just one. For work.
[CHUCKLING] Okay.
Of course.
I guess we're not
strangers anymore.
I guess not.
Whoop!
I'm so sorry.
Don't worry about it.
Sorry.
Don't worry. It's all good.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[]
[CHUCKLES]
Children's books.
[CHUCKLES]
Cool.
[]
[PHONE CHIMES]
[BILLY CHUCKLES]
We talked.
[GASPS]
Last night.
At the opera.
Well, there we go!
[SQUEALING]
Okay.
Shut up!
I know, right?
And it's true. And get this.
She thinks...
I am interesting.
Ooh.
Really? How do we know
this information?
She texted her dead boyfriend
about me.
I found his Facebook profile.
What?
Yeah. He's who she's been
texting this whole time.
I must have
the dead boyfriend's number.
Yikes. That's not good.
[PHONE RINGING]
Oh, my God, it's her.
She's calling me right now.
[LINE TRILLING]
He's not picking up.
Leave a message.
What do I do? What do I do?
Answer the phone, Rob.
Answer the phone! Now!
Pick up the phone.
Come on. This is unbearable.
Answer the phone.
Yo!
Um... Hi. Hi. This is Mira Ray.
From the opera last night.
Yeah, hey. Hey!
How the heck are ya?
I'm good. Um...
How are you?
I hope this isn't a bad time.
No. No, no, no.
I'm just at work.
No. But you're not
interrupting anything.
I work to live,
you know, not live to work.
I'm a music critic
at the Chronicle.
Oh, that's cool.
[SOFTLY]
He's a music critic.
ROB:
Nice weather we're having.
I love a crisp winter's day
in New York City.
Um, yeah. I love the weather.
It's been very weather-y?
Hey, I was wondering,
do you eat?
He just asked me
if I eat.
I mean, I know you eat.
At least, I assume you do.
But some people,
they're just not into food.
They do it because they have to.
Otherwise, they would die.
But I-I love food.
I can't get enough.
Unless, of course, I'm full.
And then I'm like,
"No, I'm all set here."
Yeah, so, specifically,
I was wondering,
would you like to eat?
With me?
Tonight.
Uh, yeah.
I mean, I love food too.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Do you like cheeseburgers?
Are you kidding? Cheeseburgers.
I love cheeseburgers.
Um, I know this cute little spot
called Roxy's. Um...
Do you want to meet there,
say, like, 7 tonight?
Yeah.
That's perfect. That's 7,
that's my favorite time to meet.
Okay.
Well, I'll see you.
Well, see ya.
Wow, I have no words.
[BOTH SQUEALING, LAUGHING]
Oh, my God. Congratulations.
You just got yourself a date
the normal way. No apps.
We're meeting
for cheeseburgers at 7:00.
That's in, like, 45 minutes.
Perfect. Now you can tell her
about the texts in person.
But if I do that,
she'll never speak to me again.
Uh, the truth hurts.
Rob. May I see you
in my office, please?
Actually, sir,
I'm kinda busy.
Rhetorical question.
Now!
How is the Cline Dion piece
coming along?
Good. Really good.
Anything for me to read?
Not yet, but soon.
Okay, well, that's funny
because I've been noticing
quite a few interesting texts
on your work phone.
What?
I don't even know
where to begin.
"My heart is broken.
There's also this aching
inside of me."
Doesn't sound
very work-related to me.
Those are, um...
song lyrics.
From Cline Dion.
Wow!
Sounds like you've made
a connection,
if she's sending
you lyrics.
Yeah.
Heh. Wow.
I'm holding Cline's lyrics
in my hand.
Yeah, you are.
My wife and I danced
to "Have You Ever Been in Love"
at our wedding.
That's a deep cut, sir.
I did not know that.
[]
Oh, baby, I go crazy
When I'm without you
Crazy, I can't take it
That's what you do
I'm learning right now...
[SONG CONTINUES SOFTLY]
Hi.
Hi. Sorry I'm late.
No, you're fine.
I'm glad you made it.
Yeah.
Um, yeah.
Um...
Nice sneakers.
Oh. I wore them for you.
I'm honored.
The low-top 1s.
Nice choice.
Yeah, thanks.
So were you wait--?
Was it okay to--?
Did it take you long in--?
You go ahead. Please. Sorry.
[LAUGHING]
Go ahead.
I just wanted to say that...
I was looking forward to this.
I just felt like
last night at the opera,
I knew you or something.
No, I, uh...
Yeah, I-I've been...
I, uh...
Will--?
Will you excuse me a moment?
You okay?
Yeah.
This is not the right time
to tell her.
Soon. But not now.
You are fine.
Yeah.
[UPBEAT SONG PLAYING]
I need your love now
[SIGHS]
I'm back.
You are.
You okay?
Yes.
Okay.
This looks amazing.
Sorry, I took the liberty.
It's the best in the city.
Should we do it?
Yeah, let's go.
Oh, my God.
No way.
What?
Do you always do that?
What?
Put fries in your burger?
Yeah.
[SNORTS]
No, it's just,
it's the best way.
It is, right?
It is.
Cheers.
Cheers.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Mmm!
I have another question
for you.
Mm. Mm-hm.
Mm-hm.
Would you rather
own ten cats
or have a parrot on your
shoulder for 22 hours a day?
What kind of question is that?
I was...
A bird.
Wins hands down every time.
I mean, I don't get cats.
One minute they're cool,
and the next...
Scratching your eyes out.
Totally.
They're evil.
Unpredictable.
Yes. Agreed.
Pirate bird all the way.
Argh.
[LAUGHS]
MIRA:
You're fun to talk to.
Thanks. But the accent
does all the work.
[LAUGHS]
Can I ask...?
Yes.
Your ring.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Oh, I'm sorry.
I should've taken it off.
No.
I just, somehow...
I just didn't wanna start with,
"Hi, I have a dead boyfriend."
We were very much in love,
and he bought a ring and died
before he could propose.
I'm sorry.
I was engaged once.
Oh, really.
What happened?
I don't know.
She decided
she didn't want
to go through
with it.
The week
before the wedding.
Jeez.
The worst part of it was...
being left
with all these questions.
To be honest,
I may have gone crazy
trying to figure out
what went wrong.
Well, did you figure it out?
Love is a mystery.
And in a restless world
like this one...
it can be ended...
before it's even begun.
[CHUCKLES]
You're funny.
Come on.
Okay.
[]
MIRA:
Okay, okay.
One more, one more.
Um, would you rather say
everything you're thinking
or never say anything at all?
Mm.
What? No way.
Mm-hm.
What? What?
Mm.
What, you're telling me
you'd choose
to always say everything
you're thinking?
Yeah. I already do.
Okay, what are you thinking
right now?
I think you're very cute.
Why do you love
these questions so much?
'Cause they are
very telling of people
and they cut through
the bullshit.
[ACCORDION PLAYING]
Do you think
you could fall in love
with someone
just through their words?
[COINS CLINK]
Yeah, sure.
But you know what they say.
Actions speak louder
than words.
Ah...
Well, what about
these actions?
[LAUGHS]
What, like...
Oh, we're dancing?
What, are you gonna
leave me hanging?
No, I'm not.
I don't know what to do.
Whoo!
Ooh!
All right.
Wow!
Yeah.
That was smooth.
Thank you.
You're really feeling
this music, aren't you?
Yeah. This isn't...
Playing my favorite song.
Okay.
[SQUEALS]
Whoa.
[LAUGHS]
You know he stopped playing,
right?
Oh.
Well, I still
hear the music.
[]
[LAUGHING, CHATTERING]
Have you always been
this much into music?
Yeah, definitely.
My mom, she filled the house
with it growing up.
She played everything.
Really?
Classical, rock,
traditional Scottish, jazz.
Wow.
That's really cool.
Yeah, she was pretty cool.
What about you?
What are you into?
I love hip-hop.
Hip-hop's my favorite.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Cardi B all day every day.
Have you heard of her?
She's very catchy.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
What?
I like you.
[SCOFFS]
Um...
I like you too.
Mira, I...
I need to tell you something.
What?
[STAMMERING]
I do not want this date to end.
Well, who says it has to?
Well, it is morning now.
Which is crazy.
Wow. Yeah, it is.
Um-- Um...
Look, it was a really great
night and, uh...
I'll see you around. Text me.
See you.
Or...
just 'cause we're crazy kids,
um...
we could go back to our places,
shower up, change,
and maybe meet tonight at mine
to make dinner?
Yeah, that sounds great.
Yeah?
I warn you,
I'm not much of a cook.
Perfect. Me neither.
[CHUCKLES]
Okay, so tonight.
Tonight.
[]
Mmm!
Good stuff.
That company wanted us to fail.
Oh, totally.
Also, we're terrible cooks.
[CLEARS THROAT]
The cereal-to-milk ratio
in this bowl
of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
is perfection.
[LAUGHING]
Why, thank you, kind sir.
Cheers.
Cheers.
You know...
I would learn to cook for you.
How did he die?
[SIGHS]
Um...
It was a drunk driver.
In broad daylight.
It's been two years.
And I still can't believe it.
Ugh! I'm sorry. I'm just...
No, no.
You can't really prepare
for something like that,
can you?
I was so sure
we'd grow old together.
And now I'm the only one
growing older.
He's exactly the same.
Same eyes...
same voice, same smile.
Exactly how I remember it.
I'm the only one
who's changing.
All right, enough about me.
Tell me, um--
Tell me more about you.
What else do you like?
Besides music.
Oh, um...
Well, that's easy.
I love basketball.
We should play some time.
I'd like that.
Mm-hm.
[CLEARS THROAT]
But are you any good?
[GASPS]
Well, you're just gonna have
to find out, now, mister.
I really like your voice.
Tell me more
about why you like basketball.
I feel like you can learn more
by playing ten minutes
of basketball with someone
than you can talking to them
for a whole hour.
How they work
with other people.
Face opposition.
Hm.
And not to sound too grandiose
or anything...
but kind of feel the game
represents life itself.
All these people
are from different places...
gathered to play the same game.
Different cultures, races.
It doesn't matter
where you're from.
Yeah.
Yeah, it's what makes
this country,
this city, so...
[]
So beautiful.
[SIGHS]
[DOOR OPENS]
[MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY
OVER HEADPHONES]
[DOOR CLOSES]
[KEYS CLINKING]
Well...
Hey.
Hey.
Hello?
[SCREAMS]
[GRUNTS]
Don't be scared.
I'm a friend of your sister's.
She's asleep, I didn't
know what to do.
What?
Oh, my God, you're... You're...
You're Rob the opera guy.
Yeah.
I'm Rob the opera guy. Hey.
Oh...
You must be Suzy.
Yeah.
So she fell asleep?
Yeah.
And you...
decided to stay on the couch?
I just wanted to make sure
she was okay.
Yeah.
I'm sorry about cutting off
your airways there.
No, it's fine.
Do you want a beer?
SUZY: Okay.
ROB: What do you...?
SUZY:
I will see your... And I will
raise you some Indian...
What? No! Like, have you ever
gone to a live
One Direction concert?
ROB:
Yeah. Yeah, I...
[SUZY LAUGHING]
He basically made his entire
first album on his iPhone.
That is awesome.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey.
Look! Rolls, coffee.
Coffee, rolls.
Rob bought you rolls
and coffee.
[SIGHS]
So nice.
I have to go to Soul Cycle.
It's this thing I do on Sunday.
I just can't, you know...
Yeah. I better go too.
No, don't!
You should totally stay
and finish your breakfast.
Have coffee.
Um, I'll see you later.
Just text me.
I'll text you. Okay.
Soul Cycle is a cult.
[CRYING]
[]
CELINE:
Testing one, un, deux. Check.
Courage
Don't you dare fail me now
I need you
To keep away the doubts
I'm staring in the face
Of something new
You're all I've got
To hold on to
So courage
Don't you dare fail me now
Rob? What happened to you?
Nothing. I, uh...
What do you mean?
You look brighter.
Like, more in focus.
You're standing
even straighter too.
You've talked
to the unknown texter?
Well, she's not unknown anymore.
Come on,
let's have a little chat.
The more I get to know her,
the better I like her.
But she's still completely
stuck on her former boyfriend.
And he's dead.
This is a big problem.
What is her name?
Mira.
Mira Ray.
The Mira Ray who writes
the caterpillar books?
You've read them?
[SCOFFS]
I have three children,
of course I read them.
They're amazing.
What do you think
of this?
Okay, are you serious?
I hate it. What am I doing?
It looks like
I'm standing in hell.
Listen, the concept needs
to be bigger, brighter.
More joyful.
Yeah?
[]
Cline, this may be too much
to ask, but I have an idea.
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello.
WOMAN: Mira Ray?
Mm-hm.
Hi, this is Cline Dion.
Sure. And I'm Mariah Carey.
Don't give up on this, girl
Love comes to those
Who believe it
And this is really me
Oh, yes, it is.
Ahem.
Oh, my gosh. Hi.
It's really you.
How did you get my number?
I have my people
who have people.
Um...
What can I do for you?
Well, I happen to be a big fan.
Of me?
Of your stubborn
caterpillar books.
Oh, my gosh. Really?
I'm so honored.
Thank you so much.
Are you free?
I've always wanted
to meet the creator
of the Bhoomi books.
I love them so much.
I really like your presence.
Oh, wow. I really
like your presence too.
I mean, you have the presence,
so...
It's been quite a long time
since the last Bhoomi book.
Yes, I have been...
How would you like to design
my tour poster?
Are you serious?
Is there anything
in my expression
that conveys a lack
of seriousness?
It's just such an honor that
you would even consider me.
I want something great.
And I know you can do it.
I would need to see some ideas
at the end of this week.
Yes. Of course.
That's great.
Ciao.
Oh.
Yes.
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
Hey. Ahem.
What are you doing right now?
MIRA:
The Cline Dion
calls me randomly
and says, "I want you
to design my tour poster."
I just met her.
That's just... What?
You open yourself up
to the universe
and it'll come
rushing in.
Yeah, but this is crazy.
Well, it's crazy.
Yeah.
Okay. Look...
I'm really sorry about ghosting
you the other day.
No. No, it's...
Here's me apologizing, okay?
Here you go.
Ah. What's this?
It's champagne, in a can,
'cause we're classy.
What are we celebrating?
Change.
Also...
I thought this might be
a good time...
to figure out what type
of person you are.
Yep.
Okay.
You ready to tell me...
I see.
...everything about you?
Yeah.
Let's go.
Let's go.
This way.
[EXCLAIMS]
ROB:
No fair, you conned me.
Well, you're not the only
Knicks fan on this court.
Okay.
What?
What, you're gonna give me
this shot?
Sure. You're rusty.
Go for it.
Okay.
Whoa!
Look at that. Confident.
I like it. I like it.
Game point.
Okay.
Ready to lose?
Never.
Care to make it interesting?
What do you have in mind?
Well, if I win...
Uh-huh.
...we go back to your place.
Uh-huh.
And I get to have my way
with you.
And if I win?
I could cook for you again.
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Good morning.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Good morning.
Hm. Ugh.
Shit.
What?
I have to be in the newsroom
in 15 minutes.
Seriously?
No.
Sorry.
[SIGHING]
Okay.
I better get ready.
Okay.
[ROB VOCALIZING TO TUNE OF "IT'S
ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW"]
When you touch me like this
And I hold you like that
It was more than
All your laws allow
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
[PHONE CHIMES]
But if I touch you like this
It was so long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
[CHIMES]
When you touch me like this
And I hold you like that
It was so long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
[COMPUTER CHIMES]
[]
[PHONE BUZZING]
[PHONE BUZZING]
Mira, I...
[SCOFFS]
Mira, wait.
Please. You don't understand.
I know I should have told you.
I wanted to tell you.
I tried to tell you, but...
Like, I didn't know how.
The circumstances
were so incredible.
So you read all my texts
to John?
Lied to my face
this whole time.
Why?
'Cause you're a creep
or just some asshole?
Neither. Those are both
terrible choices.
But I was afraid
you'd stop talking to me
if you knew the truth.
But, Mira...
Mira, my feelings for you
are so real.
You took John away from me.
I didn't take him away
from you. He's gone.
John is gone.
I'm so sorry. I didn't want you
to find out like this.
I wanted to tell you before...
Before what?
Before you slept with me?
If you have any decency,
you'll erase my number
and never call me again.
Mira, I...
Goodbye, Rob.
Have a good life.
[CELINE DION'S "WHERE DOES
MY HEART BEAT NOW" PLAYING]
So much to believe in
We were lost in time
ANNOUNCER:
Knicks take the lead.
Everything I needed
I fell into your eyes
Always thought of keeping
Your heart next to mine
But now that seems
So far away
Don't know how love
Could leave without a trace
Where do silent hearts go?
Where does
My heart beat now?
Where is the sound?
That only echoes
Through the night
Where does
My heart beat now?
I can't live without
Without feeling it inside
Looks like Mo
has found himself a lady.
Hey.
Mo.
Hey.
Who's your friend?
That's Jane.
I've known her a long time.
Long time?
Two days.
[LAUGHS]
Oh, my God.
Are you dating?
Mira inspired me.
What did I do?
I saw you with that Rob guy...
Ahem!
No, no. No, listen.
And when the last person left
the other night, I sat down.
I poured Roxy and me two shots.
I drank them both,
as I always do.
Then I lit a candle,
and I said to Roxy:
"I will always
be your husband.
But what I'm really missing,
like in my core,
is sharing a joke
with someone
when I'm feeling down
in the mouth."
And dead people,
not so funny.
So, um...
Thank you.
[]
What can we do?
Huh?
Oh, nothing.
Nothing. Rob ruined it.
What was I supposed to do?
You should have said something
to her right away.
What should I have said?
"Excuse me, I'd like
to get to know you,
but I keep getting
these text messages
you write
your dead boyfriend.
I would have said
something earlier,
but I didn't wanna take away
the possibility
for you to stay in contact
with him.
I know this is the weirdest way
to get to know someone,
and I understand
if you just wanna walk away.
But I didn't wanna start off
by telling you a lie."
Yeah. Exactly.
Shit.
It might have actually worked.
So, what now?
I don't know.
I can't call her.
And there's no way
for me to reach her.
[SIGHS]
That sucks.
[]
What time's deadline?
LISA: Why?
I don't like that look
in your eyes. Rob!
BILLY:
Oh, boy.
This is very stressful.
Where are you going?
Rob?
BILLY: Can you just calm down?
LISA: Rob!
[PHONE CHIMES]
Holy shit.
What?
Bernard just sent me this
and asked me if I'd seen it.
I don't need to read that.
"Texts for Mira...
by Rob Burns."
Stop.
"This was actually supposed
to be a profile on Cline Dion
as she continues
on her first American tour
in over ten years at the
Barclays Center this weekend.
My assignment
was to get her to open up,
reveal who she really is.
Unfortunately,
I did not succeed.
Instead, Miss Dion opened me.
When she told me I wasn't
capable of hearing her music,
I scoffed.
What was there to hear?
A bunch of sentimental
platitudes on life and love?
SUZY & ROB:
I had no room for such nonsense
in my life because..."
ROB:
...because I knew
love was a myth.
A shared delusion
between two people
that could end as soon
as someone changed their mind.
Then I got your texts.
Slowly, I began
to realize Cline was right.
I couldn't hear the music.
'Cause my heart
had given up on love.
I know
you didn't mean to text me
your innermost thoughts
and feelings, but you did.
And I made a big mistake by not
telling you that right away.
And I do not deserve
a second chance.
But thanks to you,
I can hear the music again.
I hear it in the sound of your
voice when you call my name.
Your laughter after asking me
ridiculous "Would you rather"
questions.
And that slow,
gentle breath you take
just before falling asleep.
I know love is real
'cause I've fallen in love
with you.
And if you can find it in your
heart to forgive me,
I promise I'll do everything
I can to earn your trust back.
'Cause a new day
has come for me, Mira.
Where it was dark,
now it's light.
Where there was pain,
now there's joy.
Where there was weakness,
I found my strength.
And I'm not afraid
to tell the world...
I've been touched by an angel
with love.
Meet me tonight at the place
where I learned
to hear the music again.
"Please give this
another chance.
Please give me another chance."
[PHONE RINGING]
[TUTS, SIGHS]
Seriously? She listening?
Cline Dion.
[LAUGHS]
What even is your
life right now?
Just...
Hello?
CELINE: First off,
I want you to know that Rob
didn't put me up to this.
Sure.
You know I lost my husband, yes?
He was the first
and only love of my life.
I'm so sorry.
Ren may have lied to me once
before we were married.
He did?
Yeah.
About Seal.
The animal--
The singer, Seal. Of course.
It was 1991,
and Seal, the singer,
had just released
his first album.
I wanted to sing a duet
with him so badly,
but Ren told me
he wasn't too interested.
Turns out Ren was jealous.
He didn't want me
around Seal at all.
Were you mad when he lied?
[CHUCKLES]
Of course I was mad.
But we worked through it.
Because that's what you do
when you're in love.
You work through things.
Also, Ren agreed
to do the dishes for life
in return for my forgiveness.
You guys did your own dishes?
No.
We don't do a lot of dishes.
But you get the point?
[SIGHS]
I'm just a bit confused.
Look, Mira.
I don't really care whether
you and Rob get together.
You don't?
No. My only concern is you.
Now...
how's my poster coming along?
I'm working on it.
HUGHES [SCREAMS]:
Have you lost your mind?
This is a newspaper.
Not some sort
of dating service.
What am I supposed
to tell our publishers, eh?
What are they gonna say?
They are serious people.
You have put the entire
newspaper's reputation at risk!
Rob, this is the most
unprofessional behavior
I have ever seen in my life!
No!
You total dickhead!
I have to make them think
I'm ripping you to shreds.
Or else they'll all
try and publish stories
about their personal lives.
Aah! I can't bear you!
You think you could slip
something by me?
I'm sorry?
What? Don't answer me back!
Well done.
It was quite a moving piece.
Thank you.
It's great for you
'cause, well, I've decided
you can do your podcast.
What? Seriously?
That's amazing.
Well, you gotta
win her back now.
Make for a hell
of a follow-up piece.
You've got your heart back,
Rob.
Well done.
Thank you, boss.
Now get out!
Yeah.
I know it's been
A little while
JOHN:
Of course, I didn't realize
that'd be the last text
I ever send you.
What would you have sent?
I don't know.
"I love you. Forever."
Or maybe
a gif from The Notebook.
A gif from The Notebook.
[SCOFFS]
Stupid.
What am I supposed to do now,
John?
I think...
you're supposed
to just keep living your life.
It's easy for you to say.
You're dead.
That's right.
So, what are you doing
still talking to me?
I miss you so much.
I miss you.
But you know
I want you to fly, right?
You are the love of my
You are the love of my life
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
[ACCORDION PLAYING]
[SIGHS]
[KNOCKING]
Is she here?
No. I don't know where she is,
and she's not answering
her phone either.
Okay.
Uh, wait.
You should come in
and take a look at something.
[]
It's beautiful.
Hm.
ROB:
It looks like
she's finally moving on.
And I'm happy for her.
I'm sorry, dude.
Sometimes people just aren't
in the same place, you know?
Yeah.
[]
Wait, that's it.
Hm?
Suzy, that--
That's-- Why?
Thank you.
Yeah, sure. Anytime.
Glad I could--
Uh... Okay.
Catch up with you later.
Thank you.
Mira!
[PHONE CHIMES]
Mira!
I was starting to wonder
if you changed your mind.
I'm sorry. I was in the park.
Yeah. I figured.
Also, Suzy sent me
about a thousand texts
telling me that.
I have a few conditions,
Rob.
Of course.
First of all, no more lying.
Never.
I won't.
Ever, ever, ever again.
I need the full truth
from you at all times.
Even if it's messy.
Even if it's painful.
Especially
if it's messy and painful.
'Cause that's life, you know?
And if we can't get through it
together,
then what's the point, right?
Right.
I'll always love John.
I know.
I'll always miss John.
I know.
And I don't know how this grief
will change over time...
but it's always going to be
a part of me.
I understand.
You understand.
I know.
And I appreciate it so much.
Anything else?
Well, you're gonna have to learn
how to cook 'cause I can't.
I'll sign up
for lessons right away.
And Cline said
you need to do the dishes.
Of course.
Anything Cline says.
Anything more?
Yes.
Kiss me.
Okay.
[CELINE DION'S "IT'S ALL COMING
BACK TO ME NOW" PLAYING]
When you touch me like this
And you hold me like that
I just have to admit that
It's all coming back to me
When I touch you like this
And I hold you like that
It's so hard to believe
[BOTH LAUGHING]
It's all coming back
It's all coming back
To me now
There were moments of gold
And there were
Flashes of light
There were things
I'd never do again
But then they'd always
Seemed right
There were nights
Of endless pleasure
It was more
Than any laws allow
Baby, baby, baby
If I kiss you like this
And if you whisper like that
It was lost long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
If you want me like this
And if you need me like that
It was dead long ago
But it's all
Coming back to me
It's so hard to resist
And it's all
Coming back to me
I can barely recall
But it's all
Coming back to me now
[VOCALIZING]
BACKUP SINGERS:
It's all coming
Back to me now
It's all coming back
To me now, baby
It's all coming
Back to me now
It's all coming back
To me now
It's all coming back
To me now
It's all coming back
[CROWD CHEERING AND APPLAUDING]
[CELINE DION'S
"LOVE AGAIN" PLAYING]
Rising tides
Tears you cry every night
Seem never-ending
But that's just life
The last goodbye
High and dry
It leaves you empty
You might think your world
Is ending, but it won't
You might think you need
To give up, but you don't
'Cause you don't have to move
A mountain, just keep moving
Every move is a new emotion
And you don't have to find
The answers, just keep trying
The sun will rise again
The storms subside again
This is not the end
And you will love again
Summer rain
Day by day, sadness fades
The wound is healing
And time goes by
Eyes will dry
And you will find
Someone to heal with
You might think your world
Is ending, but it won't
You might think you need
To give up, but you don't
'Cause you don't have to move
A mountain, just keep moving
Every move is a new emotion
And you don't
Have to find...
ROB:
Hello, and welcome to our new
podcast, Would You Rather,
with me, your host, Rob Burns.
Where we get into
all that really weird stuff
with our favorite musicians.
So without further ado, I'd like
to welcome our first guest.
She is an uber-talented,
multifaceted singer-songwriter
extraordinaire,
philosopher, matchmaker,
the list could go on.
Please put your hands together
and welcome none other than
Miss Cline Dion!
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you,
thank you, thank you.
Cline,
welcome to the show.
And before we move on
to the really good stuff,
I have a very burning
question for you.
Ooh.
Would you rather own ten cats
or a parrot that sits on your
head for 22 hours a day?
Oh. Uh...
I'd go for the parrot.
Right answer.
Yes!
Cline, we're here to talk
about your new tour.
The new album.
The new everything.
Yes.
The new Cline Dion.
'Cause you don't have to move
A mountain, just keep moving
Every move is a new emotion
And you don't have to find
The answers, just keep trying
The sun will rise again
The storms subside again
No, this is not the end
And you will love
You will love
You will love again
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