trouble with love

8/13/2019 Trouble With Love

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TROUBLE WITH LOVE

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A musical

By Elena Lowery

Music and Lyrics by various artists


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CAST OF CHARACTERS

CAT, a sweet midwest girl

BRIAN, Cat's boyfriend

OLIVIA, Cat's best friend

ALEX, Olivia's on and off boyfriend

JOHN, Olivia's friendEVA, lead cheerleader

MIKE, football player

SETH, lead singer of a band

High school students, bar patrons, start up employees


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SCENES

ACT I

Scene 1: High School Gym

Scene 2: Bar, 5 years later

Scene 3: Airport, a few days later

Scene 4: Cat's apartment, a few days later

ACT II

Scene 1: Start up office, 3 years later

Scene 2: Bar, later that evening

Scene 3: Coffee shop, the next day

Scene 4: Start up office, later that day

Scene 5: Cat and Brian's apartment

Scene 6: Airport, next day


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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Songs by Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Gym Class Heros

ACT I

"Harder to Breathe" Seth, Band

"Stereo Hearts" Alex, Mike

"Already Gone" Cat, Brian

"One More Night" Mike, Eva"Moves Like Jagger" John, Band"Since U Been Gone" Olivia

"Love Somebody" Alex

"Dark Side" Olivia"Breakaway" Cat

"How" Brian

ACT II

"Misery" John

"I Forgive You" Olivia

"All I Ever Wanted" Cat, John, Brian

"People Like Us" Mike, Cat, Ensemble

"My Life Would Suck Without You" Olivia, Alex

"War is Over" Cat"Won't Go Home Without You" Brian/John

"Trouble with Love" Seth, Band


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ACT I

SCENE 1: HIGH SCHOOL

MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1999 PROM NIGHT

Gym decor is as depressing as theprom atmosphere. The only hintthat its a prom is the signhanging above the refreshmentstable.

Among students are Cat, Brian,Olivia and Alex.

A Goth-looking band tunes guitars.The mic makes a screeching noisewhen Seth tests it.

SETHDont worry, it only gets worse from here.

OLIVIAThis is the lamest prom ever.

ALEXIf I didnt drag you out here youd still bestuck in front of your computer.

OLIVIALinux kernel debugging is way more fun than

this.CAT

This is bad. Even the football team is nothere, and they would go anywhere where there isfood.

Eva walks in with an entourage ofcheerleaders. They are wearinglittle cheerleading uniforms.

OLIVIAOh, Cat, what planet are you from? Unless by

food you mean that (nods towards thecheerleaders).

The mic makes another screechingnoise when Seth tests it.

SETHThis song is dedicated to my ex-girlfriend. Iknow we had to go our own ways... I hope youhave fun on your trip to hell.

"TROUBLE WITH LOVE" 1.


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The band performs a slightlyobnoxious version of the song.

SETH (CONTD)HARDER TO BREATHEHOW DARE YOU SAY THAT MY BEHAVIOR IS UNACCEPTABLE

SO CONDESCENDING UNNECESSARILY CRITICAL

I HAVE THE TENDENCY OF GETTING VERY PHYSICAL

SO WATCH YOUR STEP 'CAUSE IF I DO YOU'LL NEED A MIRACLE

YOU DRAIN ME DRY AND MAKE ME WONDER WHY I'M EVEN HERE

THIS DOUBLE VISION I WAS SEEING IS FINALLY CLEAR

YOU WANT TO STAY BUT YOU KNOW VERY WELL I WANT YOU GONE

NOT FIT TO FUNKIN TREAD THE GROUND THAT I'M WALKING ON

SETH/BANDWHEN IT GETS COLD OUTSIDE AND YOU GOT NOBODY TO LOVE

YOU'LL UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN WHEN I SAY

THERE'S NO WAY WE'RE GONNA GIVE UP

AND LIKE A LITTLE GIRL CRIES IN THE FACE OF A MONSTER THATLIVES IN HER DREAMS

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE 'CAUSE IT'S GETTING HARDER ANDHARDER TO BREATHE


SETHWHAT YOU ARE DOING IS SCREWING THINGS UP INSIDE MY HEAD

YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER YOU NEVER LISTENED TO A WORD I SAID

CLUTCHING YOUR PILLOW AND WRITHING IN A NAKED SWEAT

HOPING SOMEBODY SOMEDAY WILL DO YOU LIKE I DID

WHEN IT GETS COLD OUTSIDE AND YOU GOT NOBODY TO LOVE





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IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE 'CAUSE IT'S GETTING HARDER AND

HARDER TO BREATHE

DOES IT KILL

DOES IT BURN

IS IT PAINFUL TO LEARN

THAT IT'S ME THAT HAS ALL THE CONTROL

DOES IT THRILL

DOES IT STING

WHEN YOU FEEL WHAT I BRING

AND YOU WISH THAT YOU HAD ME TO HOLD

WHEN IT GETS COLD OUTSIDE AND YOU GOT NOBODY TO LOVE






IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE 'CAUSE IT'S GETTING HARDER AND

HARDER TO BREATHE

The band is booed by the students.They are still acting obnoxious asthey head to the refreshmentstable.

CATSomebody invent a time machine and fast forwardthe last five minutes of my life.



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BRIANIm sure they tried to book NSYNC.

Brian and Alex get out their hugecell phones and pretend to talk onthem.

BRIAN (CONTD)Hello, is this NSYNC? Can you play at our highschool prom?

ALEXSorry, dude, by were totally slammed.

BRIANOk, bye.

ALEXBye-bye.

They hang up.

ALEX (CONTD)Wow, thats catchy. Now we just need a stupidmove to go with it and we gonna make millions.

Alex mocks moves from the Bye,Bye, Bye music video.

Olivia and Cat are not amused.They walk over to the refreshmentstable.

Mike and several of his buddieswalk in. Mike comes up to Eve.

MIKEHey, babe, whats up?

Eva is not thrilled to see him.

EVAYou save that sweet pig name for Serena.

Eva comes up to Brian, shes

flirting with him.

OLIVIAYou know you couldve found a prom dress asskimpy as this outfit.

EVAIf I was wearing a dress, I wouldnt be able todo this.



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Eva drops into a split. Shereaches her hand to Brian so thathe can help her get up. Brianpulls her up, and she falls intohim.

OLIVIA

(to Cat) That little tramp. Im gonna go tieher legs in a pretzel.

CATIm not worried about it.

OLIVIABecause you have one big brain. And men havetwo little ones below the waistline.

BRIANExcuse me, Eva. I gotta get back to my date.

EVAI dont get what you see in her, Brian. Sheslike comfort food, same boring thing over andover. Let me know where you are ready for alittle a la carte.

Alex is drooling over Eva.

ALEXIs she hot or what?

CAT

Alex, youre such a pig!ALEX

Olivia is a scientist and Im simply making astatement based on facts.

OLIVIAGo for it, dude. Finally well have someentertainment at this prom.

Alex walks over to a group ofcheerleaders who are snappingpictures of themselves. Alex gets

in the middle of the group andtakes pictures with his phone.

ALEXSay cheeseheads.

EVAThis phone doesnt have a camera.

ALEXYes, but its about to get your phone number.



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Cheerleaders push him out of thecrowd.

ALEX (CONTD)Okay, okay, time out.

OLIVIA

I just wish I could record this and post it onthe Internet in like a second.

CATYeah, right, like that would ever happen.

BRIANDude, that looked like it hurt.

Alex rubs his shoulder.

ALEXIm okay.

BRIANI meant your ego.

ALEXIf only I had a dollar for every time I fell onmy face and got back up.

Alex sings to Eva.

ALEX (CONTD)MY HEARTS A STEREO

MY HEART'S A STEREO

IT BEATS FOR YOU, SO LISTEN CLOSE

HEAR MY THOUGHTS IN EVERY NO-O-O-TE

MAKE ME YOUR RADIO

AND TURN ME UP WHEN YOU FEEL LOW

THIS MELODY WAS MEANT FOR YOU

JUST SING ALONG TO MY STEREO

Its dead quite. Eva and herentourage are about to walk out asMike starts singing.

Cheerleaders and jocks get intothe song. Now its not just aboutEva, its nerds (Alexs group) vs.jocks.



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MIKEIF I WAS JUST ANOTHER DUSTY RECORD ON THE SHELF

WOULD YOU BLOW ME OFF AND PLAY ME LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE?

IF I ASKED YOU TO SCRATCH MY BACK, COULD YOU MANAGE THAT?

LIKE YEAH F*ED UP, CHECK IT MIKIE, I CAN HANDLE THAT

FURTHERMORE, I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY SKIPPING TRACKS

IT'S JUST THE LAST GIRL THAT PLAYED ME LEFT A COUPLE CRACKS

I USED TO, USED TO, USED TO, USED TO, NOW I'M OVER THAT

'CAUSE HOLDING GRUDGES OVER LOVE IS ANCIENT ARTIFACTS

IF I COULD ONLY FIND A NOTE TO MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND

I'D SING IT SOFTLY IN YOUR EAR AND GRAB YOU BY THE HAND

JUST KEEP IT STUCK INSIDE YOUR HEAD, LIKE YOUR FAVORITE TUNE

AND KNOW MY HEART'S A STEREO THAT ONLY PLAYS FOR YOU

ALEX

MY HEART'S A STEREO

IT BEATS FOR YOU, SO LISTEN CLOSEHEAR MY THOUGHTS IN EVERY NO-O-O-TE

MAKE ME YOUR RADIO

AND TURN ME UP WHEN YOU FEEL LOW



OH OH OH OH, OH OH OH OH TO MY STEREO

OH OH OH OH SO SING ALONG TO MY STEREO

MIKELET'S GO!

IF I WAS AN OLD-SCHOOL FIFTY POUND BOOMBOX (REMEMBER THEM?)



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WOULD YOU HOLD ME ON YOUR SHOULDER WHEREVER YOU WALK

WOULD YOU TURN MY VOLUME UP IN FRONT OF THE COPS (TURN IT UP)

AND CRANK IT HIGHER EVERY TIME THEY TOLD YOU TO STOP

AND ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU DON'T GET MAD AT ME

WHEN YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE MAD D BATTERIES

APPRECIATE EVERY MIXTAPE YOUR FRIENDS MAKE

YOU NEVER KNOW WE COME AND GO LIKE ON THE INTERSTATE

I THINK I FINALLY FOUND A NOTE TO MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND

IF YOU CAN HIT IT, SING ALONG AND TAKE ME BY THE HAND

JUST KEEP ME STUCK INSIDE YOUR HEAD, LIKE YOUR FAVORITE TUNE

YOU KNOW MY HEART'S A STEREO THAT ONLY PLAYS FOR YOU

ALEX

MY HEART'S A STEREO

IT BEATS FOR YOU, SO LISTEN CLOSE (LISTEN)


MAKE ME YOUR RADIOTURN ME UP WHEN YOU FEEL LOW



OH OH OH OH, OH OH OH OH TO MY STEREO

OH OH OH OH SO SING ALONG TO MY STEREO

MIKE

I ONLY PRAY YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE ME BEHIND

BECAUSE GOOD MUSIC CAN BE SO HARD TO FIND

I TAKE YOUR HEAD AND HOLD IT CLOSER TO MINE

THOUGHT LOVE WAS DEAD, BUT NOW YOU'RE CHANGING MY MIND



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ALEX/MIKE

MY HEART'S A STEREO

IT BEATS FOR YOU, SO LISTEN CLOSE


MAKE ME YOUR RADIO (AHA)

TURN ME UP WHEN YOU FEEL LOW (TURN IT UP)



The cheerleaders clap. Eva walksover to Mike.

EVAHmm, let me think. A future NFL player of afuture nobody. I think I aced this test.

Eva kisses Mike, they leavefollowed by jocks andcheerleaders.

OLIVIAThat would be the first test she aced. Oh,wait, I forgot the one on STDs. Here you go.

Olivia gets a dollar from her

purse and hands it to Alex.ALEX

Keep it. Im not done yet.

CATI dont get it, why do you keep trying?

ALEXBecause I deserve better.

OLIVIABetter than what? Me?

Olivia takes all the cash from herpurse and throws it at Alex.

Alex leaves in a differentdirection.

CATThat was awful. I cant believe he would dothat to Olivia.



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BRIANTheyre just friends and its High School.

CATWhats that supposed to mean? That people donthave feelings in High School?

BRIANWere too young to know what we want.

CATI know exactly what I want.

BRIANOf course, open your own bakery, on the cornerof Apple and Cinnamon. Is that before of afteryou get married in Cinderellas castle?

CATYou think Im crazy because I have a plan?

BRIANI just dont think you should be committing toanything right now.

CATCommitting? This is not about me, is it?

Cat takes off the necklace with apromise ring and hands it back toBrian.

BRIANCat, dont -

CATALREADY GONE"

REMEMBER ALL THE THINGS WE WANTED

NOW ALL OUR MEMORIES, THEY'RE HAUNTED

WE WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO SAY GOODBYE

EVEN WITH OUR FISTS HELD HIGH

IT NEVER WOULD HAVE WORKED OUT RIGHT, YEAH

WE WERE NEVER MEANT FOR DO OR DIE

BRIAN

I DIDN'T WANT US TO BURN OUT

I DIDN'T COME HERE TO HURT YOU NOW I CAN'T STOP



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YOU COULDN'T HAVE LOVED ME BETTER

BUT I WANT YOU TO MOVE ON

SO I'M ALREADY GONE

CAT

AND I'M ALREADY GONE, I'M ALREADY GONE

YOU CAN'T MAKE IT FEEL RIGHT

WHEN YOU KNOW THAT IT'S WRONG

I'M ALREADY GONE, ALREADY GONE

THERE'S NO MOVING ON

SO I'M ALREADY GONE

Cat and Brian leave.

Olivia comes back. She is lookingfor her purse. She asks a fewpeople.

OLIVIAHave you seen my purse?

Olivia looks in the punch bowl,then stabs the cake.

Seth comes up to her.

OLIVIA (CONTD)Nope, not here.

SETHRemind me not to hide in a cake when we startdating.

OLIVIA

Excuse me?

SETHNow that were both single, wanna grabsomething to eat?

OLIVIASounds like fun, but I have to go feed my cat.



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SETHThats the lamest excuse Ive ever heard. Is itme or my music? Im hoping you say musiccause I dont sing while I eat.

OLIVIAActually, its the eyeliner.

SETHAre you thinking soft brown instead of black?

OLIVIAYeah, something like that. Anyway, I gotta run.Some other time, okay?

SETHDont wait too long - youll have to fightgroopies.

OLIVIAIll keep that in mind.

SCENE 2: BAR

INT. MILWAUKEE BAR, 5 YEARS LATER, NEW YEARS EVE

Seths band gets ready to play.They now look like a hip collegeband.

Mike is slouched over at the bar.He looks like hes had a couple ofshots. He has a knee brace and apair of crutches next to him.

Cat and another person work asbartenders/waiters.

Mike pushes over an empty shotglass.

MIKEAnother round for me and my imaginary friends.

CATMike, I think youve had enough.

MIKEIf I wanted a lecture I would hang out with mygirlfriend.

CATMaybe if you get a job she wont be so upset.



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MIKEWhat the hell am I supposed to do? The onlything Im a pro at now is parking my ass on achair.

CATWell, why dont you think about plan B while

youre at it?

Eva walks in with her entourage ofcheerleaders. They wear Green BayPackers cheerleading uniforms.

MIKEEva, isnt it a little cold to be wearing that?

EVEExcuse me?

MIKEYou gonna catch a cold, its freezing outthere.

EVEIll cover up when you sober up.

Bar patrons are excited to see thefight.

BAND

ONE MORE NIGHT

OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OHOH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OH

EVA

YOU AND I GO HARD AT EACH OTHER LIKE WE'RE GOING TO WAR.

YOU AND I GO ROUGH, WE KEEP THROWING THINGS AND SLAMMING THEDOOR.

YOU AND I GET SO DAMN DYSFUNCTIONAL, WE STOPPED KEEPINGSCORE.

YOU AND I GET SICK, YEAH, I KNOW THAT WE CAN'T DO THIS NOMORE.

MIKE

YEAH, BUT BABY THERE YOU GO AGAIN, THERE YOU GO AGAIN, MAKINGME LOVE YOU.

YEAH, I STOPPED USING MY HEAD, USING MY HEAD, LET IT ALL GO.



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GOT YOU STUCK ON MY BODY, ON MY BODY, LIKE A TATTOO.

AND NOW I'M FEELING STUPID, FEELING STUPID, CRAWLING BACK TOYOU.

EVA/MIKE

SO I CROSS MY HEART AND I HOPE TO DIE

THAT I'LL ONLY STAY WITH YOU ONE MORE NIGHT

AND I KNOW I SAID IT A MILLION TIMES

BUT I'LL ONLY STAY WITH YOU ONE MORE NIGHT

MIKE

TRY TO TELL YOU "NO" BUT MY BODY KEEPS ON TELLING YOU "YES".

TRY TO TELL YOU "STOP", BUT YOUR LIPSTICK GOT ME SO OUT OFBREATH.

I'LL BE WAKING UP IN THE MORNING, PROBABLY HATING MYSELF.

AND I'LL BE WAKING UP, FEELING SATISFIED BUT GUILTY AS HELL.

YEAH, BUT BABY THERE YOU GO AGAIN, THERE YOU GO AGAIN, MAKINGME LOVE YOU.

(MAKING ME LOVE YOU)

YEAH, I STOPPED USING MY HEAD, USING MY HEAD, LET IT ALL GO.

(I LET IT ALL GO)

GOT YOU STUCK ON MY BODY, ON MY BODY, LIKE A TATTOO.

(LIKE A TATTOO, YEAH)

AND NOW I'M FEELING STUPID, FEELING STUPID, CRAWLING BACK TOYOU.

EVA/MIKE

SO I CROSS MY HEART AND I HOPE TO DIE

THAT I'LL ONLY STAY WITH YOU ONE MORE NIGHT

AND I KNOW I SAID IT A MILLION TIMES

BUT I'LL ONLY STAY WITH YOU ONE MORE NIGHT



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Mike walks over to Eva but herentourage blocks him.

Cat gets Mike another drink.

CATOn me, and then Im driving you home.

Olivia and John walk in. Cat seesOlivia and runs up to give her ahug.

CAT (CONTD)Finally, you were supposed to be back a weekago!

OLIVIAJohn and I had some meetings in San Jose.

Cat is not happy to hear the news.

CATI thought you were moving back after youredone with college.

OLIVIAOf course I am.

JOHNWhat?

Olivia stomps on his foot.

JOHN (CONTD)Ouch!

CATAre you okay?

OLIVIAOh, Im so rude. This is my cousin John.

CATCousin? I met all of your cousins.

OLIVIAWell, apparently uncle Bob had a little funduring the summer study in England.

John speaks with the Britishaccent which is not veryauthentic.

JOHNIts nice to meet you, Catherine. May I stealmy lovely cousin for a minute?



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Cat brings them drinks.

JOHNSo, Catherine, have you ever been to England?

CATNot really, I dont get out much. But now that

Olivia is back we are definitely going on a fewtrips.

JOHNWhere do you want to go?

CATWe never got to go on a spring break to Mexico.Well, mostly because I didnt go to college, soI guess well start with that, right?

Olivia elbows John.

JOHNSometimes you dont have to travel places tofeel like youve really been there. Watchthis.

John tries to dance with shakersas he sings La Cucaracha.

JOHN (CONTD)La Cucaracha, La Cucarcha...la, la, la, la, la,la. Where am I?

OLIVIAA mental institution?

JOHNThat wasnt very good because I actuallyhavent been to Mexico. But this song alwaystakes me back to Her Majestys birthday party.

CATYou were at the Queens birthday party?

JOHNOlivia was there too. I guess she forgot to

invite you?

John is happy to see Oliviasquirm.

JOHN (CONTD)MOVES LIKE JAGGERJUST SHOOT FOR THE STARS

IF IT FEELS RIGHT



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AND AIM FOR MY HEART

IF YOU FEEL LIKE

AND TAKE ME AWAY AND MAKE IT OK

I SWEAR I'LL BEHAVE

YOU WANTED CONTROL

SO WE WAITED

I PUT ON A SHOW

NOW I MAKE IT

YOU SAY I'M A KID

MY EGO IS BIG

I DON'T GIVE A SHIT

AND IT GOES LIKE THIS

Eva and the cheerleaders takeinterest in John as he sings, theygot the moves like Jagger.

JOHN/BANDTAKE ME BY THE TONGUE

AND I'LL KNOW YOU

KISS ME 'TIL YOU'RE DRUNK

AND I'LL SHOW YOU

ALL THE MOVES LIKE JAGGER

I'VE GOT THE MOVES LIKE JAGGER


I DON'T NEED TO TRY TO CONTROL YOU

LOOK INTO MY EYES AND I'LL OWN YOU



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WITH THEM MOVES LIKE JAGGER



JOHN

MAYBE IT'S HARD

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'RE BROKEN AND SCARRED

NOTHING FEELS RIGHT

BUT WHEN YOU'RE WITH ME

I'LL MAKE YOU BELIEVE

THAT I'VE GOT THE KEY

OH

SO GET IN THE CAR

WE CAN RIDE IT

WHEREVER YOU WANTGET INSIDE IT

AND YOU WANT TO STEER

BUT I'M SHIFTING GEARS

I'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE (OH! YEAH YEAH!)

AND IT GOES LIKE THIS (UH)

JOHN/BAND

TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE

AND I'LL KNOW YOU (UH)


AND I'LL SHOW YOU



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I DON'T NEED TO TRY TO CONTROL YOU (OH, YEAH)



I'VE GOT THE MOVES LIKE JAGGER (YEAH YEAH)


EVA

YOU WANNA KNOW HOW TO MAKE ME SMILE

TAKE CONTROL, OWN ME JUST FOR THE NIGHT

AND IF I SHARE MY SECRET

YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TO KEEP IT

NOBODY ELSE CAN SEE THIS

SO WATCH AND LEARN

I WON'T SHOW YOU TWICE

HEAD TO TOE, OOOH BABY RUB ME RIGHT

BUT IF I SHARE MY SECRET

YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TO KEEP IT

NOBODY ELSE CAN SEE THIS (AY! AY! AY! AAAY!)

AND IT GOES LIKE THIS

JOHN/BAND

TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE



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AND I'LL KNOW YOU


AND I'LL SHOW YOU (YEAH YEAH YEAH!)




(OH, YEAH)

I DON'T NEED TO TRY TO CONTROL YOU





Eva comes up to John and hands hima napkin (with her phone number).

EVACall me.

Eve and her entourage sit down atanother table own table.

OLIVIALet me see that.

Olivia takes the napkin from John,blows her nose into it and handsit back to John.

OLIVIA (CONTD)Here you go. Wait, its area code 608.Excuse me for a minute but I have something Ihave to do in private.

JOHNIs there anything left?

Olivia walks away to make a phonecall.



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Alex walks in. Cat and Alex hug.

CATAlex! I havent seen you for ages. What areyou up to?

ALEX

Nothing much, started a few businesses here andthere. You?

CATOh, you know, Im still thinking about openingmy own bakery.

ALEXAnd hows working here getting you close to it?

Cat shrugs her shoulders, sheknows that she is stuck. Oliviacomes back.

ALEX (CONTD)Put together a business plan and well talkabout it, okay?

OLIVIAWhat are you gonna do, Alex? Promise hereverything and dump her as soon as a betterbusiness comes along?

ALEXI was just gonna call you to have a drink.

CATCat, do you still have that toilet water yousave for special customers? (to Alex) On me.

OLIVIASINCE U BEEN GONE

HERE'S THE THING WE STARTED OUT FRIENDS

IT WAS COOL BUT IT WAS ALL PRETEND

YEAH YEAH

SINCE U BEEN GONE

YOU DEDICATED YOU TOOK THE TIME

WASN'T LONG TILL I CALLED YOU MINE

YEAH YEAH



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SINCE U BEEN GONE

AND ALL YOU'D EVER HEAR ME SAY

IS HOW I PICTURED ME WITH YOU

THAT'S ALL YOU'D EVER HEAR ME SAY

BUT SINCE U BEEN GONE

I CAN BREATHE FOR THE FIRST TIME

I'M SO MOVING ON

YEAH, YEAH

THANKS TO YOU

NOW I GET

WHAT I WANT

SINCE U BEEN GONE

HOW CAN I PUT IT? YOU PUT ME ON

I EVEN FELL FOR THAT STUPID LOVE SONG

YEAH, YEAH

SINCE U BEEN GONE

HOW COME I'D NEVER HEAR YOU SAY

I JUST WANNA BE WITH YOU

I GUESS YOU NEVER FELT THAT WAY

BUT SINCE U BEEN GONE


I'M SO MOVING ON

YEAH, YEAH



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THANKS TO YOU

NOW I GET (I GET) WHAT I WANT

SINCE U BEEN GONE

YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE YOU BLEW IT

OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND

SHUT YOUR MOUTH I JUST CAN'T TAKE IT

AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN

SINCE U BEEN GONE


I'M SO MOVING ON

YEAH, YEAH

THANKS TO YOU (THANKS TO YOU)

NOW I GET, I GET WHAT I WANT


I'M SO MOVING ON

YEAH, YEAH

THANKS TO YOU (THANKS TO YOU)

NOW I GET (I GET)

YOU SHOULD KNOW (YOU SHOULD KNOW)

THAT I GET, I GET WHAT I WANT

SINCE U BEEN GONE

SINCE U BEEN GONE

SINCE U BEEN GONE

ALEXWell, obviously youre still not over me, solets just pick up were we left.



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OLIVIAI dont t think John would be okay with that.

Olivia kisses John a little toohard for a real kiss. Everybodyis shocked, Olivia is pleased withtheir reaction.

CATOlivia!

OLIVIAWhat?!

CATHes your cousin!

OLIVIAOh, shit. Hes not my cousin, we are starting abusiness in California. Gotta go, bye.

Olivia heads out. Whispers to Cat-

OLIVIA (CONTD)And he thinks youre hot. Love ya, dont hateme.

Olivia leaves.

CAT(to John)

Is that true?JOHN

I had nowhere to go for the holidays so Oliviainvited me to stay with her family.

CATGreat.

Its clear that Cat is verydisappointed.

JOHN

Your whole future depended on Olivia comingback from college?

CATOlivia and... some other people. Its not likeshes my only friend.

JOHNWhats the craziest thing youve ever done?



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EVEThats brilliant! Do you think you can sellthis?

CHEERLEADERThats stupid, why would you want to do it ifyou can just make a phone call?

EVEIts perfect for things youre thinking butcant say out loud.

ALEXExactly.

ALEX (CONTD)LOVE SOMEBODY

I KNOW YOUR INSIDES ARE FEELING SO HOLLOW

AND IT'S A HARD PILL FOR YOU TO SWALLOW

YEAH, BUT IF I FALL FOR YOU I'LL NEVER RECOVER

IF I FALL FOR YOU I'LL NEVER BE THE SAME

I REALLY WANNA LOVE SOMEBODY

I REALLY WANNA DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

I KNOW WE'RE ONLY HALF WAY THERE, BUT YOU TAKE ME ALL THE WAYYOU TAKE ME ALL THE WAY

I REALLY WANNA TOUCH SOMEBODY

I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY

I KNOW WE'RE ONLY HALF WAY THERE, BUT YOU TAKE ME ALL THE WAY

YOU TAKE ME ALL THE WAY

YOU'RE SUCH A HARD ACT FOR ME TO FOLLOW

LOVE ME TODAY, DON'T LEAVE ME TOMORROW

YEA BUT IF I FALL FOR YOU I'LL NEVER RECOVER

IF I FALL FOR YOU I'LL NEVER BE THE SAME



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I REALLY WANNA TOUCH SOMEBODY I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY SINGLEDAY



WHOA WHOA WHOA OH OH OH


I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START

I'M JUST A LITTLE LOST

I WANT TO FEEL LIKE WE'RE NEVER GONNA EVER STOP

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, I'M RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU

ASKING YOU TO STAY, YOU SHOULD STAY, STAY WITH ME TONIGHT

YEAHHH





I REALLY WANNA TOUCH SOMEBODY

I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY




WHOA WHOA TAKE ME ALL THE WAY (WHOA OH OH OH) YA, TAKE ME ALLTHE WAY (YEAH)



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Alex and Eva leave holding hands.

Olivia comes in. The bar isalmost empty. Seth is messingaround with the band equipment.

OLIVIA

Excuse me, have you seen my purse?

SETHHi Olivia.

OLIVIAOh, I remember you -

Olivia snaps her fingers trying toremember his name.

SETHSeth.

OLIVIAWhen did you get here?

SETHIve been playing with the band for the pasttwo hours.

OLIVIAOh right, you guys were good.

SETH

Yeah? Which song was your favorite?OLIVIA

You know that one about the girl and the guy.

SETHI like that one too. I actually wrote a songfor you a while back. Wanna hear it?

OLIVIAActually, I have to run to feed my cat.

SETH

You realize that youre using the same line tobrush me off twice.

OLIVIANo, I mean, sort of. I actually do have a cat.

SETHMust be a pretty important cat.

Olivia hesitates for a second.



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OLIVIAYoull probably think Im crazy, but somethingbad happened to me back in High School and thenext day this kitten showed up at my door.

SETHWell, no man can compete with a cat. But tell

me, is it the fur or the whiskers, cause I cangrow both.

OLIVIAHow about dinner on Saturday?

SETHWere leaving for a tour tomorrow.

OLIVIAWow, I should probably get your autograph now.

SETHHeres my card. I think Saturday wouldve beentoo early for you. Call when youre ready.

Seth gives her a card and leaves.

OLIVIADARK SIDEOH OH OH, THERE'S A PLACE THAT I KNOW

IT'S NOT PRETTY THERE AND FEW HAVE EVER GONE

IF I SHOW IT TO YOU NOWWILL IT MAKE YOU RUN AWAY?

OR WILL YOU STAY

EVEN IF IT HURTS

EVEN IF I TRY TO PUSH YOU OUT

WILL YOU RETURN?

AND REMIND ME WHO I REALLY AM

PLEASE REMIND ME WHO I REALLY AM

EVERYBODY'S GOT A DARK SIDE

DO YOU LOVE ME?



37/80

CAN YOU LOVE MINE?

NOBODY'S A PICTURE PERFECT

BUT WE'RE WORTH IT

YOU KNOW THAT WE'RE WORTH IT

WILL YOU LOVE ME?

EVEN WITH MY DARK SIDE?

LIKE A DIAMOND

FROM BLACK DUST

IT'S HARD TO KNOW

WHAT CAN BECOME

IF YOU GIVE UP

SO DON'T GIVE UP ON ME

PLEASE REMIND ME WHO I REALLY AM


DO YOU LOVE ME?CAN YOU LOVE MINE?


BUT WE'RE WORTH IT


WILL YOU LOVE ME?


DON'T RUN AWAY

DON'T RUN AWAY

JUST TELL ME THAT YOU WILL STAY

PROMISE ME YOU WILL STAY



38/80

DON'T RUN AWAY

DON'T RUN AWAY

JUST PROMISE ME YOU WILL STAY

PROMISE ME YOU WILL STAY

WILL YOU LOVE ME? OHH


DO YOU LOVE ME?

CAN YOU LOVE MINE?


BUT WE'RE WORTH IT


WILL YOU LOVE ME?


DON'T RUN AWAY

DON'T RUN AWAY

DON'T RUN AWAY

PROMISE YOU'LL STAY

SCENE 3: AIRPORT

INT. AIRPORT, A FEW DAYS LATER

Flights are boarding to twodestinations - Cancun and SanJose. Gate agents collecttickets.

Alex and Eva head towards Cancunboarding gate.



39/80

EVAIve never flown first class.

ALEXYou better get used to it. Nothing but the bestfor my girlfriend.

They come up to the gate agent.

ALEX (CONTD)Upgrade, please.

Olivia shows up with her cat. Sheheads over to the San Joseboarding gate. Olivia hands herticket to the gate attendant.

ATTENDANTMaam, you have to check in you cat.

OLIVIADoes he have to check in his show poodle (nodstowards Alex/Eva)? Trust me, this cat issmarter than her.

ATTENDANTIm sorry but its our policy.

OLIVIAAnd if I bring my grandma I have to check herin to? This cat is like family to me.

ALEXWhat if the cat has its own ticket?

ATTENDANTI guess that could work.

ALEXDone.

He hands the attendant a creditcard.

OLIVIA

I dont need your charity.

ALEXIts not charity, I know that this cat means toyou.

Alex, Eva and Olivia head to theboarding doors.

Cat and Mike walk in, Cat heads toCancun, and Mike - to San Jose.



40/80

MIKEHey, good for you, Cat. If the guy turns out tobe a jerk, Ill chase him down and kick hisass.

CATThanks, Mike. This is your plan B?

MIKEMy buddy has a personal training business, Imgonna give it a shot.

CATIll miss you.

They hug, Mike boards the plane.

ATTENDANTMiss, are you ready?

CATYeah. I think Ive been ready for a while.

CAT (CONTD)BREAKAWAYGREW UP IN A SMALL TOWN

AND WHEN THE RAIN WOULD FALL DOWN

I'D JUST STARE OUT MY WINDOW

DREAMING OF WHAT COULD BE

AND IF I'D END UP HAPPY

I WOULD PRAY (I WOULD PRAY)

TRYING HARD TO REACH OUT

BUT WHEN I TRIED TO SPEAK OUT

FELT LIKE NO ONE COULD HEAR ME

WANTED TO BELONG HERE

BUT SOMETHING FELT SO WRONG HERE

SO I PRAYED I COULD BREAK AWAY

[CHORUS:]

I'LL SPREAD MY WINGS AND I'LL LEARN HOW TO FLY



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I'LL DO WHAT IT TAKES TIL' I TOUCH THE SKY

AND I'LL MAKE A WISH

TAKE A CHANCE

MAKE A CHANGE

AND BREAKAWAY

OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE SUN

BUT I WON'T FORGET ALL THE ONES THAT I LOVE

I'LL TAKE A RISK

TAKE A CHANCE

MAKE A CHANGE

AND BREAKAWAY

WANNA FEEL THE WARM BREEZE

SLEEP UNDER A PALM TREE

FEEL THE RUSH OF THE OCEAN

GET ONBOARD A FAST TRAIN

TRAVEL ON A JET PLANE, FAR AWAY (I WILL)

AND BREAKAWAY

[CHORUS]

BUILDINGS WITH A HUNDRED FLOORS

SWINGING AROUND REVOLVING DOORS

MAYBE I DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY'LL TAKE ME BUT

GOTTA KEEP MOVING ON, MOVING ON

FLY AWAY, BREAKAWAY

I'LL SPREAD MY WINGS



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AND I'LL LEARN HOW TO FLY

THOUGH IT'S NOT EASY TO TELL YOU GOODBYE

I GOTTA TAKE A RISK

TAKE A CHANCE

MAKE A CHANGE

AND BREAKAWAY

OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE SUN

BUT I WON'T FORGET THE PLACE I COME FROM

I GOTTA TAKE A RISK

TAKE A CHANCE

MAKE A CHANGE

AND BREAKAWAY, BREAKAWAY, BREAKAWAY

SCENE 4: CATS APARTMENT

INT. CATS APARTMENT, A FEW DAYS LATER

Cat hums La Cucaracha as she

unpacks her suitcase. She iswearing a sombrero.

She takes out a picture, looks atit for a few seconds, smiles, andputs it on a night stand.

Knock on the door. Cat opens thedoor, its Brian.

BRIANHey -

CATBrian... I didnt think you were coming back.

Brian gives her the necklace thatshe gave him back at the prom.

BRIANRemember this?



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CATWhat are we doing Brian? We get together everysummer and then youre back in college. Youredone with college now.

BRIANI know, I was stupid... But we can change that.

CATYoure moving to California.

BRIANCome with me.

CATI dont know... Why now?

BRIANBecause were all grown up. No more games.

CATI met somebody.

Brian laughs, then realizes thatCat is serious.

BRIANYoure serious. Are you with him now?

Cat shrugs her shoulders.

BRIAN (CONTD)

I dont care. I came back for you.

BRIAN (CONTD)HOW

I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR YOUR TOUCH

UNLIKE ANY TOUCH I'VE EVER KNOWN

AND I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT YOU MUCH

TIL I'M BROKEN DOWN AND ALL ALONE, OHHH

THOUGH I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE

I DO NOT MIND IF I DIE TRYING, OHHH

TOOK IT FOR GRANTED WHEN YOU LIFTED ME UP



44/80

I'M ASKING FOR YOUR HELP

I AM GOING THROUGH HELL

AFRAID NOTHING CAN SAVE ME BUT THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE

YOU CUT OUT ALL THE NOISE

AND NOW THAT I CAN SEE MISTAKES SO CLEARLY NOW

I'D KILL IF I COULD TAKE YOU BACK

BUT HOW?

BUT HOW?

I CAN FEEL IT IN MY GUTS

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH HIM NOW

AND DON'T PATRONISE ME WITH LIES

I'M A MAN, BE A WOMAN NOW, OHHH

I HAVE BEEN BOUND BY THE SHACKLES OF LOVE

AND I DON'T MIND IF I DIE TIED UP, OHHH

TOOK IT FOR GRANTED WHEN YOU LIFTED ME UP

I'M ASKING FOR YOUR HELP

I AM GOING THROUGH HELL

AFRAID NOTHING CAN SAVE ME BUT THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE

YOU CUT OUT ALL THE NOISE

AND NOW THAT I CAN SEE MISTAKES SO CLEARLY NOW

I'D KILL IF I COULD TAKE YOU BACK

BUT HOW?

BUT HOW?



45/80

BUT HOW?

BUT HOW?

OHH YEH

WHY MUST WE BE SO UGLY

AND PLEASE DO NOT THINK ILL OF ME

WHY DOES THE ONE YOU LOVE

BECOME THE ONE WHO MAKES YOU WANT TO CRY

WHY?

WHY?

WHY?

(AND HOW?

HOW?)

BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE

I DO NOT MIND IF I DIE TRYING



Brian and Cat kiss.

END OF ACT I



46/80

ACT II

SCENE 1: FURIOUS FISH STARTUP OFFICE

FURIOUS FISH OFFICE, 3 YEARS LATER

The office is decorated withdecals of furious fish (themarine version of Angry Birds).Some employees work while othersplay with grown up toys -foosball, mini ping-pong, etc.

Brian sits at a desk and typesaway on a computer.

Olivia and John discuss somethingby a whiteboard. John draws an Xover a picture of a hammer fish.

OLIVIAWhy cant it spit out nails?

JOHNBecause its hammer fish, not a nail gun. Andwhere would it get nails? Submarine depot?

OLIVIA

How about we add a clown fish that blows upwhen it laughs at its own jokes?

Cat walks in. John freezes as hesees Cat. Olivia notices hisreaction, she turns his headtowards the board.

Cat walks towards Brians desk.She carries a cake. She is almostknocked down by a couple of guysracing across the office on bouncyballs. Cat comes up to Brian, he

gets up and kisses her.

CATAnd youre calling this work?

BRIANI told you youre in the wrong field.

CATThats not what you said this morning.



47/80

OLIVIAHey, bedroom talk is for the bedroom. And happyhour - which starts now!

Everybody cheers and walks over tothe fridge to get drinks.

Brain gets a phone call and walksaway from Cat and Olivia to takeit.

OLIVIA (CONTD)So, what did he say?

CATThat I should open my own bakery.

OLIVIAIf this is your idea of dirty talk, then youshould definitely be married.

CATThats not such a bad idea. Weve beentogether forever.

OLIVIAThe clock starts over every time you break up.

Brain comes back looking reallyexcited.

BRIAN

Cat, I need to talk to you.Olivia doesnt move, she lookscurious. Cat hands Olivia thecake, Olivia sets it on the deskand still doesnt move.

Cat clears her throat and gesturesfor Olivia to move.

BRIAN (CONTD)You know how I always said that its going tohappen? Well, today is the day. We are going

public!

Cat is confused.

CATPublic? Us? I dont think its a secret.

BRIANYes, us, Furious Fish is going public. Weregetting an IPO, Cat.



48/80

Cat is so disappointed, she canthide it.

CATA what?

Olivia comes to her rescue.

OLIVIAForgive my stock market-challenged friend. Thatmeans that all of us are going to get filthyrich.

Cat has composed herself.

CATThats amazing. Congratulations. Thats whyyou wanted me to bake a cake.

BRIANOf course, youre the best.

BRIAN (CONTD)Lets go celebrate.

Everybody except for John andOlivia leave. John goes back tosketching on the whiteboard.

OLIVIAAre you coming?

JOHNIn a little bit.

OLIVIAJohn, -

JOHNWhat?

OLIVIAThere are some things you never take from theboss. Like a stapler or a girlfriend. Its time

you move on.

Olivia leaves.

Cat comes back for the cake. Johnturns around, awkward silencebetween them.

CATAre you coming to the party?



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JOHNI gotta work.

CATLet me leave you some cake then. Its yourfavorite.

JOHNYou made my favorite cake for Brians party?

CATNo, I mean, its his favorite too.

JOHNWell, thats convenient.

CATWhats that supposed to mean?

JOHNYou know exactly what it means. Where would webe if Brian didnt come back for you?

CATExactly where were at now. Remember what yousaid? No strings attached.

Cat leaves.

JOHNMISERY

SO SCARED OF BREAKING ITTHAT YOU WON'T LET IT BEND

AND I WROTE TWO HUNDRED LETTERS

I WILL NEVER SEND

SOMETIMES THESE CUTS ARE SO MUCH DEEPER THAN THEY SEEM

YOU'D RATHER COVER UP

I'D RATHER LET THEM BLEED

SO LET ME BE

AND I'LL SET YOU FREE

I AM IN MISERY

THERE AIN'T NOBODY WHO CAN COMFORT ME



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WHY WON'T YOU ANSWER ME?

THE SILENCE IS SLOWLY KILLING ME

GIRL, YOU REALLY GOT ME BAD

YOU REALLY GOT ME BAD

I'M GONNA GET YOU BACK


YOUR SALTY SKIN AND HOW

IT MIXES IN WITH MINE

THE WAY IT FEELS TO BE

COMPLETELY INTERTWINED

NOT THAT I DIDN'T CARE

IT'S THAT I DIDN'T KNOW

IT'S NOT WHAT I DIDN'T FEEL,

IT'S WHAT I DIDN'T SHOW

SO LET ME BEAND I'LL SET YOU FREE

I AM IN MISERY

AND THERE AIN'T NOBODY WHO CAN COMFORT ME


THE SILENCE IS SLOWLY KILLING ME

GIRL, YOU REALLY GOT ME BAD






51/80

YOU SAY YOUR FAITH IS SHAKEN

AND YOU MAY BE MISTAKEN

TO KEEP ME WIDE AWAKE AND WAITING FOR THE SUN

I'M DESPERATE AND CONFUSED

SO FAR AWAY FROM YOU

I'M GETTING THERE, I DON'T CARE WHERE I HAVE TO RUN

WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO TO ME, YEAH?

WHY WON'T YOU ANSWER ME, ANSWER ME, YEAH?

WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO TO ME, YEAH?

WHY WON'T YOU ANSWER ME, ANSWER ME, YEAH?

I AM IN MISERY

THERE AIN'T NOBODY WHO CAN COMFORT ME (OH YEAH)


THE SILENCE IS SLOWLY KILLING ME (OH YEAH)

GIRL YOU REALLY GOT ME BAD



I'M GONNA GET YOU BACK (CONTD)

SCENE 2: BAR

INT. BAR, THAT EVENING

The Brian, John, Olivia andseveral start up employees are atthe bar. Cat taks to a groupseparate from them.

Olivia is a little tipsy.



52/80

Alex and Eva walk in. Alex lookssharp and Eva looks like abusiness woman.

BRIANTo my brilliant architects who refused toaccept that fish cant fly.

OLIVIAAnd to the brilliant businessman who made ithappen.

ALEXNot as brilliant as the angel investor.

BRIANHey, man, what a nice surprise!

Brian and Alex shake hands. Olivialooks him up and down.

OLIVIAIs he hot or did I have too many shots?

Olivia gets another shot. Brianintroduces Alex to John.

BRIANJohn, I dont think you ever met my high schoolfriend Alex.

Olivia chokes on her shot and

sprays Alex with it.ALEX

Still as classy as I remember.

BRIANEva? I barely recognized you.

OLIVIAYouve got to be kidding me. Shes finally toofat for the cheerleading uniform.

EVA

Hi Brian. Long time no see.

Eva kisses Brian on the cheek.

BRIANI didnt know you two were dating.

ALEXDating? Were engaged, baby.



53/80

BRIANCongratulations! But dont tell Cat, I dontwant her to get any crazy ideas.

EVACat? Youre still with that sweet littlecupcake?

Eva and Brian walk over to aprivate spot. Eva looks like shesflirting with Brian.

Olivia shakes her empty glass infront of John. He takes it andwalks over to the bar. Oliviatalks to Alex.

OLIVIASo you have been paying my salary for the pastfive years.

ALEXYoure welcome.

OLIVIAThat was not a thank you. But I should thankyou for the last pay raise. I can afford bikiniwaxes now.

John brings the shots to Olivia anAlex.

ALEXHey, I never had a chance to apologize. I justthought we shouldnt stay together.

OLIVIABecause you deserved better.

ALEXBetter than what we went through. I knew aboutthe miscarriage. And I just didnt want to be areminder of that.

Something clicks for Olivia.

OLIVIAYou got me the cat.

Alex nods.

OLIVIA (CONTD)And I thought it was a message from God.

ALEXSome people call me that.



54/80

OLIVIAI FORGIVE YOUI FORGIVE YOU, I FORGIVE ME

NOW WHEN DO I START TO FEEL AGAIN?

I FORGIVE YOU, I FORGIVE ME


'CAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE ON

BUT I'M NEVER HOME

BUT I'LL BE BACK WITH A BRAND NEW ATTITUDE

'CAUSE I FORGIVE YOU

[CHORUS]

I FORGIVE YOU

WE WERE JUST A COUPLE OF KIDS

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO LIVE DOING IT OUR WAY

NO SHAME, NO BLAME

'CAUSE THE DAMAGE IS DONEAND, AND I FORGIVE YOU

I FORGIVE YOU

WE WERE BUSY LIVING A DREAM

NEVER NOTICED THE GLASS CEILING FALLING IN ON US

NO SHAME, NO BLAME

'CAUSE THE DAMAGE IS DONE

AND, AND I FORGIVE YOU

I FORGIVE YOU, I FORGIVE ME




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IF I HATE YOU WHAT DOES THAT DO?

SO I BREATHE IN AND I COUNT TO 10

'CAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE ON

AND I'M COMING HOME

YES, I AM BACK WITH A NEW HEART IN MY HAND

'CAUSE I FORGIVE YOU

[REPEAT CHORUS]

I FORGIVE YOU

FOR EVERY TIMES THAT I CRIED

OVER SOME STUPID THING YOU DID TO HURT ME

THAT'S ALRIGHT

YEAH, I FORGIVE YOU

I FORGIVE YOUWE WERE JUST A COUPLE OF KIDS

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO LIVE DOING IT OUR WAY

NO SHAME, NO BLAME

'CAUSE THE DAMAGE IS DONE

AND, AND I FORGIVE YOU

Mike walks in.

OLIVIA (CONTD)Hey, Mikee! I can finally afford a personaltrainer. I want Angelinas legs, Jennifersass, and Michelles arms.

MIKEAll doable as long as you do what I tell you.



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OLIVIAForget that. If this is not sexy (gestures atherself) I dont know what is.

JOHNOlivia, you should really go home. Ill give

you a ride.

OLIVIAThat would be so rude, Mike just got here.

MIKEActually I came in to catch up with Cat.

ALEXIll drop her off. It looks like bridezilla(nods towards Eva) will be busy for a while.

Alex and Olivia leave.

Cat sees Mike and walks over togive him a hug.

CATMike, what are you doing here?

MIKEI can spot a cry for help when I see one.

CATCry for help?

MIKENo Facebook status updates for two days! Howdesperate do you have to be not to log in toFacebook? Howre you doing, kiddo?

CATSort of like walking on the escalator the wrongway.

MIKENormally Id encourage this type of exercise,but youve been doing it way too long. I think

its time for a new workout.

CATIm not you Mike, Ive never really been bymyself. I wouldnt even know where to start.

CAT (CONTD)ALL I EVER WANTED

TEAR UP THE PHOTOGRAPHS



57/80

BUT YESTERDAY WON'T LET GO

EVERY DAY EVER DAY EVERY MINUTE

HERE COMES THE EMPTINESS

JUST CAN'T LEAVE LONELY ALONE

EVERY DAY EVERY DAY ... HEY HEY

THIS SECOND CHANCIN'S REALLY GETTING ME DOWN

YOU GIVIN' TAKIN' EVERYTHING I DREAMED ABOUT

IT'S TIME YOU LET ME KNOW, LET ME KNOW JUST LET GO

Cat sings to Brian who is talkingto Eva, John sings to Cat.

CAT/JOHN

ALL I EVER WANTED

ALL I EVER WANTED

WAS A SIMPLE WAY TO GET OVER YOU

ALL I EVER WANTED

ALL I EVER WANTED

WAS AN IN BETWEEN TO ESCAPE THIS DESPERATE SCENE

WHERE EVERY LIE REVEALS THE TRUTH

BABY 'CAUSE ALL I EVER WANTED

ALL I EVER WANTED WAS YOU

JOHNI'D RATHER WALK ALONE

DON'T WANNA CHASE YOU AROUND

EVERY DAY EVERY DAY EVERY MINUTE

I'D FALL A THOUSAND TIMES

'FORE I LET YOU DRAG ME DOWN

EVERY DAY EVERY DAY ... HEY HEY



58/80

YOUR NEW BEGINNING WAS A PERFECT ENDING

BUT I KEEP FEELING WE'VE ALREADY BEEN HERE BEFORE

IT'S TIME YOU LET ME KNOW LET ME KNOW JUST LET GO

CAT/JOHN

ALL I EVER WANTED

ALL I EVER WANTED

WAS A SIMPLE WAY TO GET OVER YOU

ALL I EVER WANTED

ALL I EVER WANTED

WAS AN IN BETWEEN TO ESCAPE THIS DESPERATE SCENE

WHERE EVERY LIE REVEALS THE TRUTH

BABY 'CAUSE ALL I EVER WANTED

ALL I EVER WANTED WAS YOU

CAT

TELL ME WITH SO MANY OUT THERE WHY I ALWAYS TURN TO YOU

YOUR GOODBYES TEAR ME DOWN EVERY TIME

AND IT'S SO EASY TO SEE

THAT THE BLAME IS ON ME

SCENE 3: COFFEE SHOP

COFFEE SHOP, NEXT DAY

Cat works at the counter. Oliviawalks in, she has a bad hangover.

CATHello sunshine.

OLIVIAStop yelling and turn off that stupid light.

CATIts the sun.



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OLIVIAOh, I get it, too much work for the littleprincess. Ill turn it off myself.

Olivia puts on a pair ofsunglasses.

CATHowd it go last night?

OLIVIAPretty good... At least the part that Iremember.

CATHere, this will help.

Cat hands her a cup of coffee.

OLIVIANot without this.

Olivia takes out a small liquorbottle and pours it in the glass.There is nothing left in it, soshe pours the coffee into thebottle, shakes it, and drinkscoffee.

Alex walks in.

ALEX

Still as classy as I remember.Olivia chokes and sprays coffeeall over Alex.

ALEX (CONTD)Hey, Cat, caramel macchiato, skim milk.

Olivia stares at Alex.

OLIVIAYou look familiar.

ALEXLooking for this?

OLIVIAOh my God. Wait, what happened after we - ?

Olivia looks in her purse andretrieves a pair of Sponge Bobboxers.



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ALEXYou fell asleep.

OLIVIAYeah, then how do you explain this?

She throws the boxers on the

counter top and marches out.

Cat picks up boxers with tongs andgives Alex a questioning look.

ALEXI lost a bet. Olivia bet that Eva will try tomake a move on another guy last night. And if Ilost, I had to wear that for the rest of thenight. So we went to the store, and by the timewe were back -

CATYou lost the bet. (hesitant) Im sorry?

ALEXIts alright. The writing was on the wall. Shestarted this new business and Im not a big fanof it.

Cat thinks for a few seconds.

CATYou broke up because she started a newbusiness? Thats a first.

ALEXI gotta run, Cat. Take this - I was gonnasurprise Eva.

CATWhat is it?

ALEXTickets to Paris.

CATWhat?!

ALEXJust go, no matter what. Promise?

Cat nods. Alex leaves.

Mike comes in.

CATHey, it was so nice of you to come down.



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MIKEWe didnt talk about Brian.

CATWhy is everybody giving me relationship advice?Especially you, you havent dated anybody sinceEva.

Mike hesitates to respond.

CAT (CONTD)Wait, youre not back together with her, areyou?

MIKEIm afraid Ill never date... another girl.

CATDont say that. Youll find somebody.

MIKENo, I mean any girl.

Cat finally gets it.

CATOh. (hesitant) Congratulations? Sorry, Im notreally sure what to say.

MIKEDont worry about it, just dont act all weirdaround me, okay.

Cat nods in the direction ofanother guy who is working in thecoffee shop.

CATHey, do you want me to introduce you to Sean? Alot of gay guys hit on him.

MIKEI said dont act weird.

Cat comes over and gives him a

hug.

CATIm proud of you. Everything will be great.

MIKEI hope so.

CATPEOPLE LIKE USHEY EVERYBODY LOSES IT,



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EVERYBODY WANTS TO THROW IT ALL AWAY SOMETIMES

AND HEY YEAH I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH

DON'T LET IT GET THE BEST OF YOU, YOU'LL MAKE IT OUT ALIVE

OH

ENSEMBLEPEOPLE LIKE US, WE'VE GOTTA STICK TOGETHER

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP, NOTHING LASTS FOREVER

HERE'S TO THE DAMNED, TO THE LOST AND FORGOTTEN

IT'S HARD TO GET HIGH WHEN YOU'RE LIVING ON THE BOTTOM

OH WHOA OH OH WHOA OH

WE ARE ALL MISFITS LIVING IN A WORLD ON FIRE


SING IT FOR THE PEOPLE LIKE US, THE PEOPLE LIKE US

MIKEHEY, THIS IS NOT A FUNERAL

IT'S A REVOLUTION, AFTER ALL YOUR TEARS HAVE TURNED TO RAGE

JUST WAIT, EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE FEELING LIKE IT'S GOING DOWN IN FLAMES

OH

ENSEMBLE

PEOPLE LIKE US, WE'VE GOTTA STICK TOGETHER

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP NOTHING LASTS FOREVER






63/80





YOU'VE JUST GOTTA TURN IT UP LOUD WHEN THE FLAMES GET HIGHER



CAT/MIKETHEY CAN'T DO NOTHING TO YOU, THEY CAN'T DO NOTHING TO ME

THIS IS THE LIFE THAT WE CHOOSE, THIS IS THE LIFE THAT WEBLEED

SO THROW YOUR FISTS IN THE AIR, COME OUT, COME OUT IF YOUDARE

TONIGHT WE'RE GONNA CHANGE FOREVER

EVERYBODY LOSES IT, EVERYBODY WANTS TO THROW IT ALL AWAY

SOMETIMESOH

ENSEMBLEPEOPLE LIKE US, WE'VE GOTTA STICK TOGETHER

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP NOTHING LASTS FOREVER









64/80


YOU'VE JUST GOT TO TURN IT UP LOUD WHEN THE FLAMES GET HIGHER




WE'RE ALL MISFITS LIVING IN A WORLD ON FIRE




YOU'VE JUST GOT TO TURN IT UP LOUD WHEN THE FLAMES GET HIGHER



Cat and Mike hug.

MIKESee you, girl.

Mike leaves.

Eva walks in.

EVAHey, Cat. We didnt get to catch up last night.

CATThats alright, that conversation would havebeen over in a minute.

EVAMee-aw, Cats got claws! Im not the bitcheverybody wants me to be, Cat. Im a businesswoman.

CATWhats your business?



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66/80

CATJust leave.

EVAFine. Take a look at this. When you talk to thebastard, tell him Eva said hi.

Eva hands her an envelope.

SCENE 4: FURIOUS FISH STARTUP OFFICE

FURIOUS FISH OFFICE, LATER

Several people work at theirdesks. Olivia discusses somethingwith Brian.

John gets up, walks over toBrians desk and takes hisstapler.

BRIANDude, whats up, you dont have a stapler?

JOHNI had a stapler, it was a bloody good one. Andthen a jerk showed up and took it.

BRIANJust buy a new one.

JOHNNo, Ill take this one and you buy a new one.

BRIANDont worry about it. Just keep it and Ill usewhen I need it.

JOHNYou sick bastard! Stay away from my stapler.

John walks away.

BRIAN

What just happened?

OLIVIAIts an East Coast thing. Theyre very attachedto... staplers. You better hide your stickynotes, theyd kill for those.

Olivia walks to her desk.

Alex walks in in Sponge Bobboxers.



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ALEXYou won.

OLIVIAOh, the bet!

ALEX

Do you remember anything else from last night?

OLIVIANo, but I think I posted it on Facebook.

She reaches for her phone but Alexstops her.

ALEXI had John hack into Facebook servers anddelete it.

JOHNHe pays our salary.

ALEXIll say it again.

OLIVIAMY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOUGUESS THIS MEANS YOU'RE SORRY

YOU'RE STANDING AT MY DOOR

GUESS THIS MEANS YOU TAKE BACK

ALL YOU SAID BEFORE

LIKE HOW MUCH YOU WANTED

ANYONE BUT ME

SAID YOU'D NEVER COME BACK

BUT HERE YOU ARE AGAIN

ALEX/OLIVIA

'CAUSE WE BELONG TOGETHER NOW, YEAH

FOREVER UNITED HERE SOMEHOW, YEAH

YOU GOT A PIECE OF ME

AND HONESTLY

MY LIFE (MY LIFE) WOULD SUCK (WOULD SUCK) WITHOUT YOU



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ALEX

MAYBE I WAS STUPID FOR TELLING YOU GOODBYE

MAYBE I WAS WRONG FOR TRYING TO PICK A FIGHT

I KNOW THAT I'VE GOT ISSUES

BUT YOU'RE PRETTY MESSED UP TOO

EITHER WAY I FOUND OUT

I'M NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

ALEX/OLIVIA




AND HONESTLY


OLIVIA

BEING WITH YOU IS SO DYSFUNCTIONAL

I REALLY SHOULDN'T MISS YOUBUT I CAN'T LET YOU GO

OH, YEAH

ALEX/OLIVIA




AND HONESTLY





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AND HONESTLY


(CONTD)

SCENE 6: CAT AND BRIANS APARTMENT

CAT AND BRIANS APARTMENT, LATER

Cat packs her suitcase. Brianwalks in.

BRIANHey, packing for Paris already? I heard Alexgot us the tickets.

Cat ignores him and packs personalthings like pictures and allclothes.

BRIAN (CONTD)Let me check my calendar, I dont think we cango for two weeks.

He finally notices what Cat is

packing everything includingkitchen utensils.

BRIAN (CONTD)Cat, I know you havent traveled much, but youdefinitely dont need to bring your cookware toFrance. They have this thing calledrestaurants.

CATRight, because a naive girl from Milwaukee istoo dumb to know things like what to pack toParis. Or how to tell when her boyfriend cheats

on her.

BRIANLook, Eva is crazy. Shes had a crush on mesince High School and shell do anything tobreak us up.

CATLook me in the eye and tell me that you nevercheated.



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Brian hesitates.

WAR IS OVER

I WATCH THE DAYS RUSH BY ME LIKE A RIVER

I SHOULDN'T WAIT, BUT I'M SCARED TO TOUCH THE WATER

I LET THE PHONE RING, WHY WON'T YOU BELIEVE ME

I WAIT FOR SILENCE, TAKES A LOT NOT TO ANSWER

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS

YOU DON'T DESERVE ME, YOU DON'T DESERVE ME

I'M FINALLY WALKING AWAY

CAUSE YOU DON'T DESERVE ME, AND YOU'RE NOT WORTHY

AND I WON'T LET YOU PULL ME IN

BECAUSE I KNOW YOU'RE GONNA WIN

(THE WAR IS OVER) BUT THE WAR IS OVER (THE WAR IS OVER)

AND I WON'T FIGHT YOU ANYMOREI NEVER BEEN SO SURE

(THE WAR IS OVER) CAUSE THE WAR IS OVER

I USED TO LET YOU PAINT 'EM PRETTY PICTURES

YOU GOT ME CAUGHT UP WITH YOUR "YOU'RE MY GIRL FOREVER"

SO I FORGIVE YOU, IT FELT GOOD WHEN YOU HOLD ME

YEAH YOU OWNED ME

NOW YOU WISH YOU HAD REALLY KNOWN ME

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS YOU DON'T DESERVE ME, YOU DON'T DESERVEME

I'M FINALLY WALKING AWAY, CAUSE YOU ONLY HURT ME



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AND YOU'RE NOT WORTHY




AND I WON'T FIGHT YOU ANYMORE

I'VE NEVER BEEN SO SURE

(THE WAR IS OVER)

THIS IS NOT MY SURRENDER

I'M NOT RUNNING FOR COVER

I'M RIGHT HERE, I KNOW YOU SEE ME

BUT YOUR WORDS NO LONGER DEFEAT ME

IN THE NIGHT WHEN YOU'RE LONELY

YOU REMEMBER HOW MUCH YOU MISS ME

SO YOU CALL, BUT I SWEAR

YOU CAN TRY A MILLION TIMES, YOU'LL GET THE SAME ANSWER

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS YOU DON'T DESERVE ME, YOU DON'T DESERVEME

I'M FINALLY WALKING AWAY, CAUSE YOU ONLY HURT ME

AND YOU'RE NOT WORTHY




THE WAR IS OVER

THE WAR IS OVER



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THE WAR IS OVER

THE WAR IS OVER

THE WAR IS OVER

THE WAR IS OVER

THE WAR IS OVER

SCENE 7: AIRPORT

INT. AIRPORT, LATER

The Paris flight is boarding. Alexand Olivia come up to the gateagent attendant. Olivia carriesthe cat. Theres a line of peoplebehind them.

GATE AGENTSorry, sir. First class is sold out. But youshould consider yourself lucky because SethRyan is on the flight. Maybe you can get hisautograph.

Cat walks in and heads towards thegate. Olivia and Kate hug.

ALEX

Good to see you, Cat. Going by yourself?Cat nods.

OLIVIAYou can hang out with us.

CATActually I have some meetings in Le CordonBlue.

ALEXYou wanna go to school there? Done.

CATThanks, Alex. I think I can handle it. Thanksfor everything, guys.

Cat hands her ticket to the gateagent.

Brian runs in. John follows him.



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BRIANCat, wait!

BRIAN (CONTD)"WON'T GO HOME WITHOUT YOU"

I ASKED HER TO STAY BUT SHE WOULDN'T LISTEN

SHE LEFT BEFORE I HAD THE CHANCE TO SAY

THE WORDS THAT WOULD MEND THE THINGS THAT WERE BROKEN

BUT NOW IT'S FAR TOO LATE, SHE'S GONE AWAY

EVERY NIGHT YOU CRY YOURSELF TO SLEEP

THINKING: "WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME?

WHY DOES EVERY MOMENT HAVE TO BE SO HARD?"

HARD TO BELIEVE THAT

IT'S NOT OVER TONIGHT

JUST GIVE ME ONE MORE CHANCE TO MAKE IT RIGHT

I MAY NOT MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT

I WON'T GO HOME WITHOUT YOU

THE TASTE OF YOUR BREATH, I'LL NEVER GET OVER

THE NOISES THAT SHE MADE KEPT ME AWAKE

OH

THE WEIGHT OF THINGS THAT REMAINED UNSPOKEN

BUILT UP SO MUCH IT CRUSHED US EVERYDAY

JOHN

EVERY NIGHT YOU CRY YOURSELF TO SLEEP

THINKING: "WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME?

WHY DOES EVERY MOMENT HAVE TO BE SO HARD?"

HARD TO BELIEVE THAT



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BRIANIT'S NOT OVER TONIGHT




JOHN (CONTD)OF ALL THE THINGS I FELT BUT NEVER REALLY SHOWN

PERHAPS THE WORST IS THAT I EVER LET YOU GO

I SHOULD NOT EVER LET YOU GO, OH OH OH

BRIAN/JOHNIT'S NOT OVER TONIGHT








AND I WON'T GO HOME WITHOUT YOU

AND I WON'T GO HOME WITHOUT YOU (CONTD)

AND I WON'T GO HOME WITHOUT YOU (CONTD)



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OLIVIADude, do you need a written invitation? Get onthat plane.

JOHNRight now?

OLIVIANo, five minutes ago. (to gate agent). Can youchange this seat to the bathroom? No? Then themiddle seat next to the bathroom. And make anote that hes an alcoholic, so no drinks forhim.

Olivia hands the new ticket toJohn.

OLIVIA (CONTD)Get outta here.

Seth and his band walk in. Theyare followed by paparazzis andscreaming fans. Seth poses andsigns autographs.

OLIVIA (CONTD)Oh my God, thats Seth from High School.

GATE AGENTI would kill to get a picture with him.

ALEX

How about an upgrade if we get you the picture?GATE AGENT

Deal!

Alex tries to get to Seth throughthe crowd, but hes pushed out.Olivia shakes her head, she makesa phone call.

OLIVIAHey, Seth, you probably dont remember me, butthis is Olivia from High School.

Seth gestures for the crowd to bequiet.

SETHHey, hows the cat?

OLIVIAGood, hes actually right here, wanna see him?



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Seth sees Olivia through thecrowd.

SETHYou werent lying.

OLIVIA

Nah, I only lie about the important stuff.

Seth comes over to Olivia, theyhug. Alex comes up to them andclears his throat.

OLIVIA (CONTD)You remember Alex, right?

ALEXWhats up, man. I hear youve been trying tosteal my girlfriend.

SETHBetween you and the cat, I think shes prettycommitted.

OLIVIAOoh, dont worry, youll find somebody.

Eva makes her way through thecrowd to Seth.

EVAHe already did.

OLIVIAYoure shitting me, this girl is not gonna stopuntil she sleeps with entire High School. (toSeth). Id hide the year book if I was you.

GATE AGENTExcuse me, sir, you have to board.

The crowd chants.

CROWDSong! Song! Song! Song! Song!

SETHSweetie, Paris can wait. But this... this is anInstagram moment.

Everybody snaps pictures.



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SETH

"THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS"

LOVE CAN BE A MANY SPLENDID THING

CAN'T DENY THE JOY IT BRINGS

A DOZEN ROSES, DIAMOND RINGS

DREAMS FOR SALE AND FAIRY TALES

IT'LL MAKE YOU HEAR A SYMPHONY

AND YOU JUST WANT THE WORLD TO SEE

BUT LIKE A DRUG THAT MAKES YOU BLIND,

IT'LL FOOL YA EVERY TIME

John, Cat and Brian come out.

SETH/EVA/ALEX/OLIVIATHE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS

IT CAN TEAR YOU UP INSIDE

MAKE YOUR HEART BELIEVE A LIE

IT'S STRONGER THAN YOUR PRIDE

THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS

IT DOESN'T CARE HOW FAST YOU FALL

AND YOU CAN'T REFUSE THE CALL

SEE, YOU GOT NO SAY AT ALL

CATNOW I WAS ONCE A FOOL, IT'S TRUE

I PLAYED THE GAME BY ALL THE RULES

BUT NOW MY WORLD'S A DEEPER BLUE

I'M SADDER, BUT I'M WISER TOO

I SWORE I'D NEVER LOVE AGAIN



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I SWORE MY HEART WOULD NEVER MEND

SAID LOVE WASN'T WORTH THE PAIN

BUT THEN I HEAR IT CALL MY NAME

ALL(THE TROUBLE WITH) THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS

IT CAN TEAR YOU UP INSIDE

MAKE YOUR HEART BELIEVE A LIE


THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS

IT DOESN'T CARE HOW FAST YOU FALL

AND YOU CAN'T REFUSE THE CALL


BRIANEVERY TIME I TURN AROUND

I THINK I'VE GOT IT ALL FIGURED OUT

MY HEART KEEPS CALLIN' AND I KEEP ON FALLIN'OVER AND OVER AGAIN

THIS SAD STORY ALWAYS ENDS THE SAME

ME STANDIN' IN THE POURIN' RAIN

IT SEEMS NO MATTER WHAT I DO

IT TEARS MY HEART IN TWO

ALL(THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS) THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE, YEAH

(IT CAN TEAR YOU UP INSIDE) IT CAN TEAR YOU UP INSIDE

(MAKE YOUR HEART BELIEVE A LIE) MAKE YOUR HEART BELIEVE A LIE




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(THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS)

IT'S IN YOUR HEART

IT'S IN YOUR SOUL (DOESN'T CARE HOW FAST YOU FALL)

YOU WON'T GET NO CONTROL

(AND YOU CAN'T REFUSE THE CALL)


(THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS) OH, YEAH

(IT CAN TEAR YOU UP INSIDE)

(MAKE YOUR HEART BELIEVE A LIE)

End of ACT II

THE END


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