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Your encore was beautiful.

Thank you.

Would you like me to sign that?

No, I don't think so.

Okay, I didn't mean to reply.

Well,

good night.

Alan?

Hello?

It is you.

Yes, yes, it's me.

Hi. Hi.

Oh, I heard you were in town. I had to hear you play.

Oh, it was beautiful.

Breathtaking. Oh, thank you.

How are you?

Well and well.

Do you know it's been ten years?

So are you still living in France?

I am.

Look, I've got a little time.

Would you like to get a cup of coffee? A drink?

Sure, sure.

I know a place down the street.

They have great cappuccino.

But if you'd rather go for a drink... No, coffee.

Coffee's fine.

Well, hop in.

But it's down the street. This is L .A. You're not supposed to walk in L .A.

You're supposed to drive everywhere, aren't you?

But, Alan... Wait, you don't want to go for a ride with me?

No, I can't get in there to go half a block.

You haven't changed at all.

Actually, I have.

Really? I will.

You're also married.

Yes. Well, actually, no.

Well, I was married.

Then what's the ring for?

Oh, I'm being moosey.

That's okay.

What about you?

His name is George.

Aprez -vous, hein?

Merci.

Do you remember when I beat you at juries?

No.

Oh, come on. Nobody ever beat me.

Keep it down.

How could I forget?

Okay, here's your latte.

And here's your cappuccino.

Can I get you anything else?

No, I'm fine. Thank you. Thank you.

You're always so competitive.

Me?

Because you.

I was not half as competitive as you.

And you made it. You're a star.

I don't know about that.

You are.

You're terrific.

How about you?

I'm fine.

Maybe a little bored. I'm not a famous concert pianist.

But what do you do?

So?

But what about your music?

I have a piano at home.

But what about your music?

Don't be obnoxious.

Sorry.

Do we ever like each other?

I don't know.

You are such a monster. Me?

Yes, you.

You are always on my case.

I had to watch out for you.

I thought you were admiring my body.

Oh, bear me.

But that's why you kissed me.

I kissed you?

Yes. I don't remember that.

Oh, Alan, please.

Oh, I remember.

Right before graduation.

In Washington Square?

Under the bridge. In late spring?

I got a cold.

You did not. I don't want to die. You're a liar.

You look great.

I do not.

Thank you.

Why did you stop playing?

I play.

Not seriously.

Not with those nails.

Yes, I do.

You know, I would have thought that maybe by now you would have changed just

little bit.

But you're still kind of... A jerk.

Yes.

No.

You're commanding.

It works for you on stage. You're very commanding on stage.

Off stage, it gets tiring.

I know.

Get this shoulder on.

Underneath it all, I'm really a regular guy.

Who loves motorcycles?

A Harley Davidson, wasn't it? You remember that?

There's still a certain charm to the image.

It's good seeing you again, Alan.

It's good seeing you, too.

I've often wondered what became of you.

Really?

Really.

I would like to see you again before I leave.

Lunch, maybe.

How about my place?

I'd like that.

Am I going to meet your husband?

Who, George?

We have more than one.

We haven't even talked about him.

I know.

I'd like to meet him.

Maybe you will.

What are you doing?

This is my treat.

Okay.

Can I give you a lift?

This is America, Alan. I have a car.

Thank you.

Hi. Come in.

I brought these for you and George.

Oh, they're beautiful.

Thank you.

George won't be here.

Well, that's too bad. I was looking forward to meeting him.

Well, maybe next time.

Well.

Thanks.

Wow. I hope it will do. Do? It's a feast.

Are you hungry?

That's a yes.

It's a beautiful day. Let's eat outside.

Mind if I play?

I'd be honored.

I love Brahms.

One of Catherine's favorite, too.

Who's Catherine?

My wife.

Oh.

She died three years ago.

I'm sorry.

You play something.

What's the matter?

Be honest.

I can't. Why not?

I don't know.

Please. What's wrong?

George.

My husband, George.

George, this is Alan Spencer, my friend from Juilliard.

I understand you're doing quite well for yourself.

George Buckman, good to meet you. Alan Spencer.

May I talk to you a minute?

In private?

Now is not the time.

Well, I think... we should make it the time.

With Mr. Spencer's permission.

Well, I'm late as it is. I've got to go.

It was a wonderful lunch.

And I'll see you tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow. What are you doing tomorrow?

We're going on a picnic.

A picnic.

So, I'll pick you up at 11, huh?

Bye. Bye.

Nice meeting you.

I don't like him.

I said...

I don't like him. I heard you.

Why are you here, George?

To get the rest of my stuff and to leave you the keys.

And to spy on me?

No, but I didn't expect this.

What are you concerned about, a scandal?

We're not divorced yet.

They might ask me to run again.

Get your stuff and get out.

Can't you understand my position in this?

How dare you walk in on me?

You and your friend didn't hear me not because of that damn piano.

It's nice to hear it played again.

Oh, sure.

Especially by your pal Liberace.

Stop it.

My friends are my business now.

And don't start with the piano.

I'm not.

You are.

You hate that piano. You always have.

You hated me when I used to play. I never stopped you from playing. Oh, yes,

did. You made it very clear.

Every time I played for anyone, it led to a fight. You only did it to hurt me.

George, that's not true.

I tried to be good to you.

Well, maybe you just didn't try hard enough.

Maybe I just got tired of being window dressing to your career.

Politics demands sacrifices. You know that.

I made sacrifices, George.

I gave up a lot for you.

I gotta

go.

I got a meeting in the morning. George.

Before you go.

Are you kidding?

No, with your grandmother's. It belongs in your family.

And I thought you belonged to me.

For better or for worse.

George, that's not fair.

Do you want the divorce or not?

Enjoy your picnic.

I'm sure he will.

They're outrageously expensive, France. I'm going to chip it over.

Get on. You're wasting time.

Come on.

Don't you dare.

Don't try it.

I said that bike was fun.

Admiring my body again, huh? No. No. No. No. No. No. Hold this.

This is wonderful.

I can't believe you brought all this.

I hate to bring this up, but... George?

We're in the middle of a divorce.

Not as much.

Actually, he's divorcing me.

He's acting like he wants me back, but I don't want him anymore.

It's weird.

I don't know.

We've been smothered, Alan.

Our dreams were smothered.

And everything that has to do with us has fallen apart.

I don't know. C 'est la vie.

C 'est la guerre.

I'm sorry.

You don't need to be sorry for me.

Yes, I do.

You deserve better.

You're a very gentle man.

What are you doing?

It's illegal to drink in the park. But that's champagne.

I know, but... It's French champagne.

Alan, shut up. We can get arrested.

Oh, right, of course. Only in America.

Hush, hush.

Now just act normal, okay?

Nice day for a picnic.

Very nice.

What were you so worried about?

Oh, you

better

go.

I'm still... Yeah, I know.

Nothing for the divorce.

Maybe do I.

like this.

And don't say it's because you live in France.

But it is.

Come on, where?

Actually, my wife was a cordon bleu chef.

Really? A woman cordon bleu?

Very rare.

Especially for a French woman.

She must have been very special.

She was.

I need to ask you something else.

About Catherine?

Mm -hmm.

About how she died?

Am I prying?

No, no.

Oh, I shouldn't have asked.

No, it's okay.

She died in... She died three years ago in a

fire.

A gas line ruptured.

Our whole apartment building burned down.

I was out buying a paper.

I was just down the street.

It took me a few seconds to get back, but I was already too late.

The whole building was engulfed in flames.

I can't imagine what it's like to be so close and yet...

I was just a few feet away.

I didn't tell you that.

I'm glad you did.

Think simple.

From the heart.

J 'agrinde le monde toute la vie.

God bless.

What a choice.

You're right. This could go on all night.

I had

to see you.

Well?

They want me to run again.

The election committee.

They're talking about a whole new strategy.

to traditional American values.

Hard work.

Integrity.

Family.

The things that matter.

Really? Congratulations.

Yeah, that's great.

This could be a new beginning.

Come on, it could be like old times.

A winning strategy, a cause to believe in, working together.

Sure.

Traditional values, family, supportive wife.

I understand.

This is my chance, Liana.

Don't let me down.

George, don't play games with me.

I'm not your wife anymore.

Hey, we're still friends, aren't we?

Aren't you going to let me in?

No. Why not?

Because she already has company.

Well, well, if it isn't Liberace.

Leave us alone, George.

What am I interrupting?

A piano lesson?

George, please.

I couldn't wait, could you?

Even if it ruins me.

Don't do this.

Why don't you leave before somebody gets hurt?

Hurt?

Before someone gets hurt?

Oh, I think somebody is definitely going to get hurt.

All right, let's start at the beginning.

Why did you met with him?

Well... When I first met him...

this vision. He wanted to change the world.

I wanted to be part of that.

It was exciting.

And then he was elected to state senate and it looked like we were on our way.

I guess I was induced a little by all the energy and the excitement

of politics.

And so was George.

But with him,

became an obsession.

After a while, all he cared about was winning, not about helping people.

And two years ago, he wasn't re -elected.

Since then, he hasn't cared about anything important.

This idiot.

Lost his soul.

I've stolen yours.

He wasn't mean at first.

Just disappointed.

Now he's different. He's bitter and he's blaming me for everything.

I don't know whether he loves me or he hates me.

It's scary.

He's being such a bastard.

I've noticed.

Stay well My

last

concert Los Angeles is tomorrow night

Pleasure.

So,

when are you leaving for San Francisco?

The next morning.

Thank you.

Two o 'clock.

Get in the car!

Drive!

Well,

you've got a hairline fracture.

Nothing to worry about. It'll heal fine.

But we should put a cast on it. For how long?

Six weeks.

Can we have a minute alone?

Of course.

Thanks.

Ow!

No, stop, stop.

What are you going to do?

What can I do? I'll call my agent. His life will be held for a couple of days.

If I only have a chance to earn his commission.

But all your fans.

We'll reschedule.

Besides, I could use a little time off.

It's such a mess of things.

It's not your fault.

Yes, it is.

It's not bothering me at all.

Hey, maybe we could go somewhere together.

What?

Get out of the city.

If it wasn't for George, we wouldn't have this opportunity to find out more

about us.

Wait a minute.

Are you sure about this?

Trust me.

Not today.

to our first kiss in Washington Square ten years ago.

You were beautiful then, you are even more beautiful now.

No.

No piano. I'm on vacation.

Sorry.

Uh -huh.

So what are you going to do with the rest of your life, huh?

I don't know.

Sometimes I've dreamed of having my own music school.

You still do?

Yeah.

I love children.

You really are wonderful.

Thank you.

their son.

You have a son?

He's six now.

He's in school. I never see him.

I'm gone so much.

Kids growing up without me.

I feel like I'm losing it.

Oh, that's awful.

I couldn't tell you before. I don't know why.

This is me behind the paper.

What's he like?

He's a boy. He's a handful.

I'm not holding a torch for her.

I know she's gone.

I did notice you took your ring off.

Yeah.

Leanna, this is the party from 1 a .m.

Every time I see you, Robert, it reminds me of Catherine.

Which is maybe why I don't see you that often.

You've got to spend more time with your son, Alan.

I'll be back soon, my bae.

Plage.

Sit down.

I miss you a lot.

Quoi?

Oui.

I'm bringing you a present.

Passe.

Take care.

Au revoir, mon petit ton.

He misses me.

It was okay.

I did it.

Well,

aren't you

coming?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'll catch up.

What are you doing?

Never mind. Just go ahead. I'll catch up.

Shoo. Go.

Shoo?

Okay.

Oh.

We need to talk.

I'm happy you're playing with me.

It's like I have a part of my life back. I knew you could do it. Yeah.

You haven't lost your touch.

Not in here.

I know.

But we're not really talking about what you want to talk about, are we?

No.

Catherine and Robert are part of who you are. Yes.

The question is, am I okay with that?

Are you?

I don't know.

I wonder if I'll ever measure up to your memory of Catherine.

That's what she's become, Liana. A memory.

You helped me realize that.

You are my here and now.

What about Robert?

He'll love you as much as I do.

Look. It's lovely.

I'm so happy being here with you.

But does anything ever last?

I don't know.

Nothing's ever perfect.

It's like playing Mozart.

You never get it exactly right.

But if you're willing and you practice, it gets better and better.

I love you, Liana.

Sunshine, you make me happy.

When skies are gray, when skies are gray. You'll never know, dear, how much

I love you.

Please don't take my sunshine away.

Aw. Aw, yeah, thank you. Thank you very much.

Here. Oh, no.

No, that, that, no.

Hey, any park rangers around?

No, but there's a boogeyman out there just waiting for you to take a drink.

George, what are you doing here? Enough is enough.

My business is with Liana.

How did you know we were here? You left the address on your phone pad. You broke

into my house? It's not your house yet. Let it go, George.

I want you back.

It's too late for that.

I want you back. No. It's too late.

Well, if I can't have you, nobody will.

What am I going to do?

What do you mean?

I can't.

His ambience is crazy.

But...

dearest liana the soul of this old piano has awakened to your loving touch and

so is mine forever and ever

Shukran.

chagrin.