第六感生死缘Meet Joe Black Movie Script

SUSAN:

But what?

PARRISH:

I want you to know how much I love you. That you've given a meaning to my life that I had no right to expect, and that no one can ever take from me.

SUSAN:

Daddy --

PARRISH:

No -- I love you so much and I want you to promise me something. I don't want you to ever worry about me. If anything should happen, I'm going to be fine and everything's going to be all right. (a moment) -- And I have no regrets. Susan is in pain now, she can't summon an answer. PARRISH (cont'd) And I want you to feel that way, too.

SUSAN:

I love you, Daddy --

PARRISH:

That's why it's okay. They drift into silence. PARRISH (cont'd) No regrets? After a moment.

SUSAN:

'No regrets'. A long silence, Susan smiles.

PARRISH:

It's a good feeling, isn't it? Silence again.

SUSAN:

Everybody's saying goodbye... They regard each other, a long pause, they have reached an understanding.

PARRISH:

I'm still here. (a moment) Would you like to dance with me, Susan?

SUSAN:

Oh, yes -- He starts to lead her to the floor, immediately stops.

PARRISH:

If you don't mind dancing with an old fogey like me.

SUSAN:

Oh, Dad, you're not old. You'll never be old. He takes her in his arms and they dance away.

ANOTHER ANGLE:

On a distant fringe of the party, a grass terrace that still commands a view of the dance floor, is Joe. His eyes are on Parrish and Susan, he watches them admiringly yet ruefully. A Waiter passes, catches sight of Joe, stops.

WAITER:

Can I get you anything, sir? Joe regards the Waiter for a moment.

JOE:

Do you have any peanut butter? The Waiter hesitates.

WAITER:

I don't think so, sir.

JOE:

Thank you, anyway. The Waiter moves off. Joe's attention returns to Parrish and Susan, the dance number ends, a BOOM.

ANOTHER ANGLE:

On the dance floor.

PARRISH:

What was that?

SUSAN:

The fireworks are about to start. Parrish looks up, sees Joe up on the terrace, waiting. SUSAN (cont'd) (to Parrish) Shall we?

PARRISH:

You go ahead, honey, I'm going to catch my breath. Suddenly he hugs her, holds her very close. She looks at him, he smiles, nods, but doesn't release her until she smiles back. Now she heads out with the crowd for the fireworks. When Parrish senses she is on her way, he turns and heads up towards Joe. Joe rises to meet Parrish as he approaches.

JOE:

Happy Birthday, Bill.

PARRISH:

Thank you. They watch the guests gathering to view the fireworks. Joe's gaze lingers. PARRISH (cont'd) Did you say goodbye?

JOE:

Not exactly.