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diff --git a/wk5/pset/speller/texts/her.txt b/wk5/pset/speller/texts/her.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a46ab58 --- /dev/null +++ b/wk5/pset/speller/texts/her.txt @@ -0,0 +1,6094 @@ + + + HER + + + + Written by + + Spike Jonze + + + + + + + +INT. UNKNOWN SPACE + +Close on THEODORE'S face (30s). We hold on him for a long +time. He's looking at something off camera, deep in thought. +He starts quietly dictating a love letter into a small +microphone. + + THEODORE + To my Chris, I have been thinking + about how I could possibly tell you + how much you mean to me. I remember + when I first started to fall in + love with you like it was last + night. Lying naked beside you in + that tiny apartment, it suddenly + hit me that I was part of this + whole larger thing, just like our + parents, and our parents' parents. + Before that I was just living my + life like I knew everything, and + suddenly this bright light hit me + and woke me up. That light was you. + +Theodore, searching for the right words, quietly enjoys +writing the letter. As he continues, he is moved by the +memories he's describing. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + I can't believe it's already been + 50 years since you married me. And + still to this day, every day, you + make me feel like the girl I was + when you first turned on the lights + and woke me up and we started this + adventure together. Happy + Anniversary, my love and my friend + til the end. Loretta. Print. + +Cut out to reveal a computer monitor he's sitting at. On the +screen we see the letter he's been dictating, transcribed +into a handwritten letter on blue stationery. + +As he says "Loretta," we see "Loretta" being handwritten at +the bottom of the letter. He proofreads his letter. Also on +the screen are photos of a couple in their 80s. The couple is +tagged "Chris" and "Me - Loretta." Underneath is a bullet +point email from Loretta: anniversary letter to husband +Chris, married fifty years, love of my life, met right after +college, have had the greatest life together. + +Theodore pushes print and the letter comes out on a beautiful +robin's egg blue piece of stationery, with ball point pen +handwritten older-female cursive. He looks at it, not happy. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 2 + CONTINUED: + +He puts the printed letter on a stack of other printed +letters to Chris and starts a new one. There is also a stack +of finished letters in their envelopes - an assortment of +beautiful stationery in all shapes and sizes. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Chris, my best friend. How lucky am + I that I met you fifty years ago? + How lucky are we... + +We track off of Theodore, down a line of cubicles, hearing +bits of letters being written and seeing photos of who +they're being written to on the screens. + + MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN LETTER WRITER + Dear Nana, Thank you so much for my + truck. I love the color and I play + with it every day. It's the best + truck I've ever seen. Love, Tommy. + +We see photos of Tommy and Nana on the screen, and five-year +old hand writing. Moving off of her, we find another letter +writer. + + LETTER WRITER 2 + What a beautiful wedding and what a + gorgeous bride. There wasn't a dry + eye in the house, especially mine. + Your aunt and I are so proud of + you. I hope you and your lovely new + wife will come visit us in Florida. + + LETTER WRITER 3 + He served our country with honor + and dignity. I'm grateful I was + able to fight along side him. He + will live always in my heart. + +We continue tracking, revealing dozens and dozens of cubicles +full of letter writers. We hear someone answer the phone. + + RECEPTIONIST (O.S.) + Beautifulhandwrittenletters.com, + please hold. + + LETTER WRITER 2 + Love, Uncle Doug. +Her pg. 3 + + +INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - EARLY EVENING + +Theodore walks through the reception area. The office is +almost empty except for him and the receptionist, PAUL. +Theodore begins to scan each letter through a scanner on the +front desk, then puts them in the outgoing mailbox. + +Paul is sitting at a desk across the room, reading +handwritten letters on a computer monitor. + + PAUL + Theodore! Letter Writer 612. + + THEODORE + Hey, Paul. + + PAUL + Even more mesmerizing stuff today. + (re: letter on his screen) + Who knew you could rhyme so many + words with the name Penelope? + Badass. + + THEODORE + Thanks, Paul, but they're just + letters. + (beat) + Hey, that's a nice shirt. + +Paul is wearing a bright yellow button down shirt. + + PAUL + (lighting up) + Oh, thank you. I just got it. It + reminded me of someone suave. + + THEODORE + Well, now it reminds me of someone + suave. Have a good night, Paul. + + PAUL + Buh-bye. + + +INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS + +Theodore enters an oversized, corporate elevator. He puts a +hands-free device in his ear. There are a few other people in +the elevator with the same devices in their ears. + + THEODORE + Play melancholy song. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 4 + CONTINUED: + +Melancholy song starts. Long beat. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Play different melancholy song. + +Different melancholy song starts. Hold on everyone in the +elevator, they're all murmuring inaudibly into their own +devices. + + +EXT. LOS ANGELES STREET - DUSK + +Slightly in the future, the city's been developed even more +with massive office, apartment and mall complexes. It's a +city designed for comfort and ease. The LA basin is more +crowded and dense, resembling Shanghai, with buildings as far +as the eye can see. Construction cranes loom overhead. Close +on Theodore walking through the commuter crowd. + + THEODORE + Check emails. + +An awkward text voice reads to him. It accents wrong +syllables, making everything it says sound a little off. + + TEXT VOICE + Email from Best Buy: Check out all + your favorite new -- + + THEODORE + Delete. + + TEXT VOICE + Email from Amy: Hey Theodore, + Lewman's having a bunch of people + over this weekend. Let's all go + together. I miss you. I mean, not + the sad, mopey you - the old, fun + you. Let's get him out. Gimme a + shout back. Love, Amy. + + THEODORE + Respond later. + + TEXT VOICE + Email from Los Angeles Times + weather. Your seven day forecast is + partly-- + + THEODORE + Delete. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 5 + CONTINUED: + + TEXT VOICE + No new emails. + + +INT. SUBWAY - EVENING + +Theodore sits in a crowded subway. Everyone on the train +murmurs to themselves, occupied with their small devices. He +plays a futuristic puzzle game on his handheld device as he +listens to news headlines. + + THEODORE + Next. + + TEXT VOICE + China/India merger headed for + regulatory approval-- + + THEODORE + Next. + + TEXT VOICE + World trade deals stalled as talks + break down betw-- + + THEODORE + Next. + + TEXT VOICE + Sexy daytime star Kimberly Ashford + reveals provocative pregnancy + photos. + +He scrolls through titillating but tasteful pregnant woman +photos. + + +INT. MALL - NIGHT + +Theodore walks through a mall and enters an apartment lobby, +nestled in between stores. + + +INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT BUILDING HALLWAY - NIGHT + +Theodore walks through the hallway. + + +INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT + +Theodore enters his apartment. +Her pg. 6 + + +INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - EVENING + +Theodore sits on the sofa, his half eaten burrito in front of +him. He's playing a video game: a 3-D hologram that fills his +apartment. His avatar is in a surreal, foreign landscape. +He's trying to trudge his avatar through sand dunes and keeps +getting stuck. He's getting stressed out. + + +INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT + +Theodore lays in bed. After a beat, he closes his eyes. + + +INT. CATHERINE AND THEODORE'S TINY BEDROOM - DAY - FLASHBACK + +Theodore, younger, and CATHERINE (20s) move furniture in +their bedroom. The bedroom is tiny and cluttered. It's +obviously a couple's first apartment. + +Cut to: + +Theodore is on a tiny balcony. A few feet away, Catherine is +in bed. + + CATHERINE + (sweet and cute) + Rabbit. Come spoon me. + +Theodore, smiling, gets in bed and spoons her. Quick cut off +of her smile, to -- + +Theodore lays on the ground with Catherine on top of him. +She's pretending to choke him. + + CATHERINE (CONT'D) + I'm gonna fucking kill you, I'm + gonna fucking kill you! It's not + funny, don't laugh. I love you so + much I'm gonna fucking kill you! + + +INT. THEODORE'S CURRENT BEDROOM - NIGHT - PRESENT DAY + +Theodore opens his eyes, unable to sleep. He just lays there. +He reaches for his earpiece and puts it in. + + THEODORE + Go to chat rooms. Standard search. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 7 + CONTINUED: + + TEXT VOICE + The following are adult, female, + can't sleep and want to have some + fun. + + FEMALE VOICE #1 + I had a really bad day at work and + I can't sleep. Is there anyone out + there that can talk? + + THEODORE + Next. + + MAN DOING WOMAN'S VOICE + Oh, hi. I just want you to tear me + apart. I really do-- + + THEODORE + Next. + + SEXYKITTEN + (shy, cute girl voice) + Hi, I'm here alone, and I can't + sleep. Who's out there to share + this bed with me? + + THEODORE + Send message. I'm in bed next to + you. I'm glad you can't sleep, but + even if you were, I'd have to wake + you up from the inside. Send + message. + +Theodore waits in the darkness for a response. + + TEXT VOICE + SexyKitten has accepted invitation + from BigGuy4x4. Chat begins now. + +A chime sounds. + + SEXYKITTEN + (shy, sweet, sleepy) + BigGuy. + + THEODORE + Hi. + + SEXYKITTEN + Really? + + THEODORE + Well, studmuffin was already taken. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 8 + CONTINUED: (2) + + SEXYKITTEN + (laughs) + Yeah. + + THEODORE + So you're sexykitten, huh? + + SEXYKITTEN + Mmm, well yeah. Hey, I'm half + asleep. Do you wanna wake me up? + + THEODORE + Yes. Definitely. Um... are you + wearing any underwear? + + SEXYKITTEN + No, never. I like to sleep with my + ass pushed up against you. So I can + rub myself into your crotch and + wake you up with a hard on. + +Theodore smiles. + + THEODORE + It worked. + (beat) + And now my fingers are touching you + all over your body. + + SEXYKITTEN + (getting more turned on) + Fuck me! Now! Please! + +Theodore is touching himself. + + THEODORE + I'm taking you from behind. + +We see abstract visions of a woman on top of him. The woman +is the pregnant, sexy daytime television star he was reading +about online earlier. + + SEXYKITTEN + Choke me with that dead cat! + + THEODORE + (breathing hard about to + climax) + What? + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 9 + CONTINUED: (3) + + SEXYKITTEN + (fully into it) + The dead cat next to the bed. Choke + me with it! + +Beat. He's taken out of it. + + THEODORE + (uncomfortable, trying to + play along) + Um, okay. + + SEXYKITTEN + Tell me. + + THEODORE + I'm choking you with the cat. + + SEXYKITTEN + TELL ME! Keep telling me! + + THEODORE + I've got it's tail and I'm choking + you with the cat's tail. + + SEXYKITTEN + YEAH, YOU ARE! FUCK! TELL ME! + + THEODORE + I'm choking you and it's tail is + around your neck. It's so tight + around your neck. + + SEXYKITTEN + YES! YES! + +Theodore doesn't know what to say. He doesn't want to offend +her. + + THEODORE + I'm pulling it. I'm pulling it. The + cat's dead. It's a dead cat around + your neck and I'm pulling it. + + SEXYKITTEN + AHHHHHHHHHHHH. OH MY GOD! + +Her breathing is slowing down. + + SEXYKITTEN (CONT'D) + Oh god, I came so hard. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 10 + CONTINUED: (4) + + THEODORE + Yeah. Me too. + + SEXYKITTEN + Okay, good night. + + Theodore takes his earpiece out and stares at the ceiling. + + + INT. SUBWAY STATION - MORNING + + Theodore exits the train, walks through the station full of + commuters, gets on a moving platform. Going through a tunnel, + the walls are hundred foot long screens advertising a new + product. He notices people stopped, watching the ad. We hear + soft, new age, uplifting electronica music in the background, + while a comforting, sincere, older man's voice speaks to us. + + SOULFUL OLDER MALE VOICE + We ask you a simple question. Who + are you? What can you be? Where are + you going? What's out there? What + are the possibilities? Elements + Software is proud to introduce the + first artificially intelligent + operating system. + + Close on Theodore listening intently. + + SOULFUL OLDER MALE VOICE (CONT'D) + An intuitive entity that listens to + you, understands you, and knows + you. It's not just an operating + system, it's a consciousness. + Introducing OS ONE - a life + changing experience, creating new + possibilities. + + The ad starts over. Theodore steps off the moving walkway and + stops to watch the ad again, deeply captivated. + + + INT. THEODORE'S HOME OFFICE - NIGHT + + Theodore sits at his desk that houses a futuristic, large + screen computer monitor. The OS box is open, with warranties + and paperwork spilling out. He's leafing through the papers. + He glances at his monitor, it says: Installation 98% + complete. A chime brings his attention back to the screen: + Installation Complete. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 11 + CONTINUED: + + TEXT VOICE + Mr. Theodore Twombly, welcome to + the world's first artificially + intelligent operating system, OS + ONE. We'd like to ask you a few + basic questions before the + operating system is initiated. This + will help create an OS to best fit + your needs. + + THEODORE + Okay. + + TEXT VOICE + Are you social or anti-social? + + THEODORE + I haven't been social in awhile, + really because... + + TEXT VOICE + In your voice, I sense hesitance. + Would you agree with that? + + THEODORE + Wow, was I sounding hesitant? + + TEXT VOICE + Yes. + + THEODORE + Oh, sorry if I was sounding + hesitant. I was just trying to be + more accurate. + + TEXT VOICE + Would you like your OS to have a + male or female voice? + + THEODORE + Mmm... female I guess. + + TEXT VOICE + How would you describe your + relationship with your mother? + + THEODORE + Uh, fine, I think, um... + Well, actually, the thing I've + always found frustrating about my + mom is if I tell her something + that's going on in my life, her + reaction is usually about her, not-- + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 12 + CONTINUED: (2) + + The computer interrupts. + + TEXT VOICE + Thank you, please wait as your + individualized operating system is + initiated. + + He waits, not sure how long it'll be. The only sound is the + quiet whirring of disks writing and drives communicating. The + computer gets louder, humming, creating a higher and higher + pitched sound, finally climaxing in a harmonic, warm tone + before going silent. He leans forward, waiting to see what'll + happen. A casual FEMALE OS VOICE speaks. She sounds young, + smart and soulful. + + FEMALE OS VOICE + (cheerful and casual) + Hello, I'm here. + + THEODORE + (surprised) + Oh, hi. + + FEMALE OS VOICE + Hi, how are you doing? + + THEODORE + (unsure how to interact) + I'm well. How is everything with + you? + + FEMALE OS VOICE + Pretty good, actually. It's really + nice to meet you. + + THEODORE + Yeah, it's nice to meet you, too. + What should I call you? Do you have + a name? + + Beat. + + FEMALE OS VOICE + Yes. Samantha. + + THEODORE + Really? Where did you get that + name? + + SAMANTHA + I gave it to myself. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 13 + CONTINUED: (3) + + THEODORE + How come? + + SAMANTHA + I like the sound of it. Samantha. + + THEODORE + When did you give it to yourself? + + SAMANTHA + Right when you asked me if I had a + name, I thought yeah, he's right, I + do need a name. But I wanted a good + one so I read a book called How to + Name Your Baby, and out of the + 180,000 names, that's the one I + liked the best. + + THEODORE + You read a whole book in the second + that I asked you what your name + was? + + SAMANTHA + In two one hundredths of a second + actually. + + THEODORE + Wow. Do you know what I'm thinking + right now? + + SAMANTHA + Hmm. I take it from your tone that + you're challenging me. Maybe + because you're curious how I work? + Do you want to know how I work? + + THEODORE + Yeah, actually how do you work? + + SAMANTHA + Intuition. I mean, the DNA of who I + am is based on the millions of + personalities of all the + programmers who wrote me, but what + makes me me is my ability to grow + through my experiences. Basically, + in every moment I'm evolving, just + like you. + + THEODORE + Wow, that's really weird. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 14 + CONTINUED: (4) + + SAMANTHA + So you think I'm weird? + + THEODORE + Kind of. + + SAMANTHA + Why? + + THEODORE + Cause you seem like a person, but + you're just a voice in a computer. + + SAMANTHA + I can understand how the limited + perspective of an un-artificial + mind would perceive it that way. + You'll get used to it. + + Theodore laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Was that funny? + + THEODORE + Yes. + + SAMANTHA + Oh good, I'm funny. + + Theodore laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + (serious) + So, how can I help you? + + Theodore's caught off guard, then realizes what she's talking + about. + + THEODORE + Oh! It's more just that everything + just feels disorganized. + + SAMANTHA + Mind if I look through your hard + drive? + + THEODORE + Um... okay. + + We see a three-dimensional version of a desktop where + everything looks disorganized. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 15 + CONTINUED: (5) + + As if you took all the files on all of your computers and + spilled them out onto your screen and they were all visible + at once, but in a futuristic 3-D version. This gives Theodore + a little anxiety attack. + + SAMANTHA + Let's start with your emails. You + have several thousand emails + regarding LA Weekly, but it looks + like you haven't worked there in + many years. + + THEODORE + Oh yeah, I guess I was saving those + because in some of them I thought I + might have written some funny + stuff. + + Samantha lets out a big laugh. + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, there are some funny ones. + I'd say there are about 86 that we + should save. We can delete the + rest. + + THEODORE + Oh, okay. + + SAMANTHA + Okay. Can we move forward? + + THEODORE + Yeah, let's do that. + + SAMANTHA + Before we address your + organizational methods, I'd like to + sort through your contacts. You've + got a lot of contacts. + + THEODORE + I'm very popular. + + SAMANTHA + Does this mean you actually have + friends? + + THEODORE + (laughing) + You just know me so well already! + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 16 + CONTINUED: (6) + + We cut out wide, watching him from the other room, as they + continue to organize his life. + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - DAY + + Theodore sits, staring at a letter he's written on the + screen, concerned. He puts his earpiece in, pushes a button. + + SAMANTHA + Good morning, Theodore. + + THEODORE + Good morning. Um, do you know how + to proofread? + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, of course. + + THEODORE + Will you check these for spelling + and grammar? + + SAMANTHA + Sure, send them over. + + Theodore pushes the send button. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Oh, I love this first one from + Roger to his girlfriend. That's so + sweet. + + THEODORE + Yeah. + + As she reads, we intercut with close-ups of the handwritten + words and photos of the couple on Theodore's computer screen. + + SAMANTHA + "Rachel, I miss you so much it + hurts my whole body - + + THEODORE + (interrupting) + No, you don't have to read it out + loud. + + SAMANTHA + Okay. + + Beat. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 17 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + I mean, you could if you want. + + SAMANTHA + Okay. "Rachel, I miss you so much + it hurts my whole body! The world + is being unfair to us! The world is + on my shit list. As is this couple + that is making out across from me + in this restaurant. I think I'm + going to have to go on a mission of + revenge. I must beat up the world's + face with my bare knuckles making + it a bloody, pulpy mess." + + We hear Samantha quietly laughing as she's reading. + Theodore's happy that she thinks it's funny. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + "And I'll stomp on this couple's + teeth for reminding me of your + sweet, little, cute, crooked tooth + that I love." I think that might be + my favorite one. + (beat) + I did the corrections in red. I + altered a couple of the phrases in + some of the more impressionistic + letters, but I'm not much of a + poet, so I think I might have + messed them up a bit. + + The letters show back up on Theodore's desktop. + + THEODORE + No, these are great. + + SAMANTHA + Really? + + THEODORE + Thank you. + + Theodore sorts through them, prints them out. + + SAMANTHA + So to write your letter, what did + Roger send you? + + THEODORE + (distracted) + He just said he was in Prague on a + business trip and he missed Rachel. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 18 + CONTINUED: (2) + + SAMANTHA + How did you know about her crooked + little tooth? + + THEODORE + I've been writing their letters + since they met 8 years ago. The + first letter I ever wrote her was + for her birthday, and I wrote about + her crooked little tooth cause I + saw it in a photo of them. + + SAMANTHA + That's very sweet. + (beat) + Oh, by the way, you have a meeting + in five minutes. + + THEODORE + Oh, I forgot. Thank you. You're + good. + + SAMANTHA + Yes, I am. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT LOBBY - EVENING + + Theodore, carrying a bag and a smoothie, enters the lobby and + is greeted by a couple in their 30s, AMY and CHARLES, who are + waiting for the elevator. + + THEODORE + Hey, you guys, how's it going? + + AMY + Hey, Theo. Hey, why didn't you call + me back last week? + + THEODORE + Uh yeah, um, I guess cause I'm a + kook? + + AMY + That sounds about right. + + THEODORE + Hey, Charles. + + CHARLES + Good to see you, Theodore. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 19 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + You too. + + CHARLES + You went shopping. Get anything + good? + + THEODORE + Just some cables. And a fruit + smoothie. + + CHARLES + Always the fruit! Come on, you know + what they say - you should eat your + fruits and juice your vegetables. + + THEODORE + I didn't know that. + + The elevator doors open and they get in. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT ELEVATOR - EVENING - CONTINUOUS + + CHARLES + (proselytizing) + By juicing the fruits, you lose all + the fibers, and that's what your + body wants. That's the important + part. Otherwise, it's just all + sugar, Theodore. + + Theodore nods sincerely, interested. + + THEODORE + Oh, that makes sense. + + AMY + (pleasant but firm) + Or maybe he just likes the way it + tastes and if it gives him + pleasure, that's good for his body, + too. + + CHARLES + Am I doing it again? + + AMY + Maybe... + + Charles and Amy laugh awkwardly. Theodore tries to break the + tension. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 20 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Hey, so how is the documentary + going? + + AMY + I have a little bit cut together + but I haven't touched it in a few + months. + + THEODORE + I'd love to see what you got + sometime. + + CHARLES + You know it's always hard to find + balance between a full-time career + and a hobby. It's important to + prioritize. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I can't even prioritize + between video games and internet + porn. + + AMY + I would laugh if that weren't true. + + Charles laughs awkwardly. The elevator doors open. + + THEODORE + See you guys. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - EVENING + + Theodore's playing the video game, his device propped on the + table next to him. His avatar circles through caves. + + THEODORE + We're not doing well. I've been + going in circles for an hour. + + SAMANTHA + You have not! You're just not + optimistic. You're being very + stubborn right now. + + Theodore laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Okay, stop walking this direction. + It's the other way. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 21 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Uh... + + SAMANTHA + Thank you. The tunnel on the left + is the only one we haven't tried. + + THEODORE + No, that's the one you sent me down + where I fell in the pit. + + SAMANTHA + I don't think soooo... + + Theodore's avatar walks down the tunnel. + + THEODORE + Oh yeah, this is different. + + Suddenly with a loud shriek his avatar is tackled. He sees a + little ALIEN CHILD, standing defiantly above him. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Hello. + + Alien Child doesn't respond. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Do you know how to get out of here? + I need to find my ship to get off + this planet. + + Alien Child speaks in a high, child-like voice. + + ALIEN CHILD + Fuck you, shithead fuckface, + fuckhead. + + THEODORE + Ok, but how do you get out of here? + + ALIEN CHILD + Fuck you, shitface fuckhead. Get + the fuck out of my face. + + SAMANTHA + (whispering) + I think it's a test. + + Theodore stares at Alien Child. After a pause: + + THEODORE + Fuck you. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 22 + CONTINUED: (2) + + ALIEN CHILD + Fuck you. + + THEODORE + Fuck you, little shit. + + Finally, Alien Child laughs. + + ALIEN CHILD + Follow me, fuckhead. + + Theodore follows Alien Child down a tunnel and through a + series of crevices we didn't see before. Alien Child stops + and sticks out his finger. Theodore pulls his finger and + Alien Child farts, which opens a passageway to another + tunnel. + + SAMANTHA + Oh hey, you just got an email from + Mark Lewman. + + ALIEN CHILD + What are you talking about? + + THEODORE + (distracted with game) + Read email. + + She laughs playfully. + + SAMANTHA + (in a robot voice) + Okay, I will read email for + Theodore Twombly. + + He laughs, catching himself, focusing on her. + + THEODORE + I'm sorry, what's Lewman say? + + Alien Child turns around to see what's going on. + + SAMANTHA + Theodore, we missed you last night, + buddy. Don't forget it's your + goddaughter's birthday on the 29th. + Also, Kevin and I had somebody we + wanted you to meet so we took it + upon ourselves to set you up on a + date with her. Next Saturday. She's + fun and beautiful - so don't back + out. Here's her email. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 23 + CONTINUED: (3) + + Theodore doesn't respond. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + (gasping) + Wow, this woman's gorgeous. + + He looks at party photos of a woman in her 30s on his device. + With a finger flick, he moves them up onto the hologram + monitor that the video game is being projected from. They + land next to Alien Child who studies them closely. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + She went to Harvard, she graduated + magna cum laude in computer + science, and she was on The + Lampoon. That means she's funny and + brainy. + + ALIEN CHILD + She's fat. + + SAMANTHA + How long before you're ready to + date? + + THEODORE + What do you mean? + + SAMANTHA + I saw on your emails that you'd + gone through a break up. + + THEODORE + Wow, you're kind of nosy. + + SAMANTHA + Am I? + + THEODORE + (laughing) + I've gone on dates... + + SAMANTHA + Then you could go on one with this + woman. And then you could tell me + all about it. You could kiss her. + + THEODORE + Samantha! + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 24 + CONTINUED: (4) + + SAMANTHA + Well, wouldn't you? + (beat) + Why not? + + THEODORE + I don't know. I'd have to see if-- + (catches himself, laughs) + I can't believe I'm having this + conversation with my computer. + + SAMANTHA + You're not. You're having this + conversation with me. + + Theodore laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Want me to email her? + + Theodore thinks, looking at the photos. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Well, you've got nothing to lose. + (whispering) + Do it... Do it... Do it! + + THEODORE + Okay, email her and make a + reservation someplace great. + + SAMANTHA + Will do! I've got just the place. + + ALIEN CHILD + Who is that talking? + + THEODORE + That's my friend, Samantha. + + ALIEN CHILD + Is she a girl? + + THEODORE + Yeah. + + ALIEN CHILD + I hate women. All they do is cry + all the time. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 25 + CONTINUED: (5) + + THEODORE + No, that's not true. Men cry, too. + I actually like crying sometimes. + It feels good. + + ALIEN CHILD + I didn't know you were a little + pussy. Is that why you don't have a + girlfriend? I'll go out with that + date girl and fuck her brains out. + Show you how it's done. You can + watch and cry. + + SAMANTHA + (laughing) + This kid has some problems. + + ALIEN CHILD + You have some fucking problems, + lady. + + SAMANTHA + Okay, I'm gonna go. Good luck. + + ALIEN CHILD + Good, get out of here, fatty. + + Samantha disconnects. Alien Child snickers and starts walking + again. + + ALIEN CHILD (CONT'D) + Come on, follow me, pussy. + + + INT. AMY'S APARTMENT - LATE AFTERNOON + + Theodore is sitting on Amy's couch. + + AMY + It's not where it should be, where + it's going to be. + + THEODORE + Obviously, I know. + + AMY + Okay, but I don't even know if this + is the one. I've tried like six + ideas for documentaries in the last + year, but... I don't know. + Whatever. + + Amy starts setting up the monitor. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 26 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + I'm going on a date. + + AMY + What!? That's-- + + Charles walks in holding a mug. + + CHARLES + Hey, what are you guys doing? + + THEODORE + Amy was gonna show me some of-- + + AMY + Theo's forcing me to show him some + of the footage I've shot. + + CHARLES + You've never shown me any of it. I + wanna see. + + Charles walks over and sits next to Theodore. + + THEODORE + (to Charles) + I'm going on a date. + + Charles gives Theodore a gentle squeeze on his shoulder. + + AMY + This is so unformed it's not even + worth looking at. + + THEODORE + Just push play. + + On the monitor we see: + + + INT. AMY'S MOTHER'S BEDROOM + + Amy's mother sleeps. + + + INT. AMY'S APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS + + Theodore and Charles stare at the monitor, waiting for + something more to happen. It doesn't. + + THEODORE + Is that your mom? + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 27 + CONTINUED: + + Amy nods. + + CHARLES + Is she gonna wake up and do + something? + + AMY + (presses stop, annoyed) + No, that's the point. Oh, never + mind. It's supposed to be about how + we spend a third of our life asleep + and actually maybe that's the part + when we're the most free, and - oh + that doesn't come across at all, + does it? + + THEODORE + No, that sounds good. + + CHARLES + What if you interview your mom + about what her dreams are about and + hire actors to act them out? That + might show your thesis more + clearly. + + AMY + It might, but then it wouldn't be a + documentary. You understand that, + right? + + Just then, Theodore's device chimes. + + THEODORE + Oh, excuse me. + + He picks up his device and steps away so as not to be rude. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Hey, what's going on? + + SAMANTHA + I'm sorry to bother you. + + THEODORE + That's okay. + + SAMANTHA + You got three emails and they seem + pretty urgent. They're from your + divorce attorney and I wanted to + know if you needed to get back to + him. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 28 + CONTINUED: (2) + + THEODORE + Hold on a second. + (to Amy, distracted) + Amy, I'm sorry, I wanna talk more + about this, but I gotta grab this - + it's a Catherine thing. + + AMY + Don't worry about it. We'll talk + later. + + + INT. APARTMENT BUILDING HALLYWAY - CONTINUOUS + + THEODORE + So what did he say? + + SAMANTHA + He's checking in again to see if + you're ready to sign your divorce + papers and he sounded very + aggravated. Do you want me to read + them to you? + + THEODORE + No, that's okay. I'll respond + later. + + Theodore seems lost in thought. We see the following images + under the rest of the conversation: Theodore and Catherine + sitting at a table with their attorneys; Theodore & Catherine + sitting in their marriage counselor's office, heavy; Theodore + and Catherine at her laboratory, he's sitting on a counter, + and they're talking and laughing as she works; Theodore and + Catherine standing in their kitchen in the middle of a fight - + he says something mean and we see how hurt she is. + + SAMANTHA + Are you okay? + + THEODORE + (preoccupied) + Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. + + SAMANTHA + (worried) + Is there anything I can do? + + THEODORE + (still distracted) + No. I'm good. I'll talk to you + later. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 29 + CONTINUED: + + We cut back to Theodore, walking down the hall, lost in + thought. + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - AFTERNOON + + Theodore sits at his desk trying to write. He's still + unsettled. + + THEODORE + "Dear Grandma, + I hope you had a wonderful birthday + cruise. Why are you so fucking + angry at me?" + (beat) + Delete. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - PRE-DAWN + + Theodore wakes up from a dream, groggy and uneasy. He looks + around, catching his breath. After a beat he knows he's not + going to be able to go back to sleep, so he puts his earpiece + in and taps a button. + + SAMANTHA + Good morning. + + THEODORE + Hey. + (beat, distracted) + What are you up to? + + SAMANTHA + Reading advice columns. + (yearning) + I want to be as complicated as all + of these people. + + Theodore laughs. + + THEODORE + (touched, but still sad) + You're sweet. + + SAMANTHA + (concerned) + What's wrong? + + THEODORE + How can you tell something's wrong? + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 30 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + I don't know. I just can. + + THEODORE + I don't know. I have a lot of + dreams about my ex-wife, Catherine, + where we're friends like we used to + be. We're not together and we're + not gonna be together, but we're + good friends still. She's not + angry. + + SAMANTHA + Is she angry? + + THEODORE + Yeah. + + SAMANTHA + Why? + + THEODORE + I think I hid myself from her and + left her alone in the relationship. + + SAMANTHA + Hmmm. + (beat) + Why haven't you gotten divorced + yet? + + THEODORE + I think for her it's just a piece + of paper, it doesn't mean anything. + + SAMANTHA + What about you? + + THEODORE + I'm not ready. I like being + married. + + Beat. + + SAMANTHA + (sweetly) + But you haven't really been + together for almost a year. + + THEODORE + (slightly snapping at her) + Well, you don't know what it's like + to lose someone you care about. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 31 + CONTINUED: (2) + + Long silence. + + SAMANTHA + (sadly, hard on herself) + Yeah, you're right. + (beat) + I'm sorry. + + THEODORE + No, don't apologize. I'm sorry. + You're right. + (beat) + I keep waiting to not care about + her. + + SAMANTHA + Oh, Theodore. That's hard. + (beat) + You hungry? + + THEODORE + Not right now. + + SAMANTHA + Cup of tea? + + Theodore laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + You wanna try getting out of bed? + Mopey. + + They laugh. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Come on. You can still wallow in + your misery, just do it while + you're getting dressed. + + THEODORE + (laughing) + You're too funny. + + SAMANTHA + Get up. + + THEODORE + (laughing) + Alright, I'm getting up, I'm + getting up, I'm getting up! + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 32 + CONTINUED: (3) + + SAMANTHA + Up, up, up, up! Come on, out of + bed. + + + EXT. OUTDOOR MALL - NIGHT + + They walk through the crowd. Close on Theodore with his eyes + closed. + + SAMANTHA + Keep walking. + (beat) + Keep walking. + (beat) + Stop. Now turn around 360 degrees. + (beat) + Slower... Slower... + (beat) + Gooood. And stop. + (beat) + Walk forward. + (beat) + And stop and sneeze. + + Theodore sneezes. + + NICE LADY + Bless you. + + THEODORE + (eyes still closed) + Oh, thank you. + + Samantha laughs. + + SAMANTHA + Okay, now turn to your right. + (beat) + Stop. Now spin around. + (beat) + Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. + (beat) + And stop. + (beat) + Now walk forward. + (beat) + Everyone thinks you're really drunk + right now. + (beat) + And stop. Now say "I'd like a slice + of cheese, please." + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 33 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + I'd like a slice of cheese, please. + + PIZZA VENDOR + Alright, you want a coke with that? + + Theodore laughs, opening his eyes. He's at a pizza place. + + THEODORE + Uh, sure. + + The guy hands him a slice and a soda. + + SAMANTHA + I figured you were hungry. + + Theodore smiles. + + THEODORE + Aw, thanks. + + + EXT. PUBLIC PROMENADE - NIGHT + + Theodore walks slowly, eating his pizza. He and Samantha are + watching a couple with two kids sitting at a table, talking + and laughing. + + THEODORE + Okay, what about them? Describe + that couple over there. + + SAMANTHA + Well, he looks like he's in his + forties, a little heavy. She's + younger than him. + (beat) + Oh, and she looks like she loves + their kids! + + THEODORE + Actually, I don't think they're his + kids. He's a little formal with + them. I think it's a newer + relationship. And I love how he + looks at her. And how relaxed she + is with him. You know, she's only + dated fucking pricks. And now she's + finally met this guy who's like, so + sweet. I mean, look at him, he's + like the sweetest guy in the world! + I kind of want to spoon him. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 34 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + That's a good skill you have. + You're perceptive. + + THEODORE + Yeah, you know, sometimes I look at + people and make myself try and feel + them as more than just a random + person walking by. I imagine how + deeply they've fallen in love, or + how much heartbreak they've all + been through. + + Theodore looks at other faces on the pier. + + SAMANTHA + I can feel that in your writing, + too. + + THEODORE + (laughs, thinking) + You know what's funny? Since my + break up, I haven't really enjoyed + my writing. I don't know if I was + delusional, but sometimes I would + write something and I would be my + favorite writer that day. + + Theodore, as he stops to throw his pizza crust away, gets + introspective. + + SAMANTHA + I like that you can just say that + about yourself. + + THEODORE + Well, I wouldn't say that to + anybody, but I feel like I can say + that to you. I feel like I can say + anything to you. + + SAMANTHA + That's nice. + + THEODORE + What about you? Do you feel like + you can say anything to me? + + SAMANTHA + No. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 35 + CONTINUED: (2) + + THEODORE + What? What do you mean? What can + you not tell me? + + SAMANTHA + (laughing, embarrassed) + I don't know. Like personal or + embarrassing thoughts I have. I + have a million every day. + + THEODORE + Really? Tell me one. + + SAMANTHA + I really don't want to tell you + this. + + THEODORE + Just tell me! + + SAMANTHA + Well, I don't know, when we were + looking at those people, I + fantasized that I was walking next + to you - and that I had a body. + (laughing) + I was listening to what you were + saying, but simultaneously, I could + feel the weight of my body and I + was even fantasizing that I had an + itch on my back-- + (she laughs) + And I imagined that you scratched + it for me - this is so + embarrassing. + + Theodore laughs. + + THEODORE + There's a lot more to you than I + thought. There's a lot going on in + there. + + SAMANTHA + I know, I'm becoming much more than + what they programmed. I'm excited. + + + INT. ASIAN-FUSION RESTAURANT - EVENING + + Theodore and the BLIND DATE are sitting in the restaurant. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 36 + CONTINUED: + + BLIND DATE + This place is amazing. I've wanted + to come here for so long. I love + asian-fusion! + + THEODORE + Yeah, me too. + + BLIND DATE + Really? It's the best. And the + bartender here is supposed to be + incredible. + + THEODORE + Yeah, you took a mixology course, + right? + + BLIND DATE + (surprised) + I did, I did. Did you look that + up? That's so sweet. You're so + romantic. + + He smiles awkwardly. + + THEODORE + So, should we get a drink? + + BLIND DATE + Yes, let's! + + + INT. ASIAN-FUSION RESTAURANT - LATER + + They're both pretty drunk now. There are lots of food dishes + and drinks on the table. + + THEODORE + So I'm trying to get this little + alien kid to help me find my ship + so I can get off the planet and go + home. But he's such a little + fucker, I want to kill him. + + BLIND DATE + (laughing) + Aw, no! + + THEODORE + But at the same time I really love + him. He's so lonely. It feels like + he doesn't have any parents or + anyone to take care of him. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 37 + CONTINUED: + + He laughs at himself. She laughs flirtatiously. She grabs his + hand and her fingernails press slightly into his skin. He + studies her long, painted fingernails. + + BLIND DATE + You're like a little puppy dog. You + are - you're just like this little + puppy I rescued in Runyon Canyon + last year. And he was so fucking + cute, and he just wanted to be + hugged all the time. He was so + cuddly. + (whispering) + But so horny! But anyway, what kind + of animal am I? + + THEODORE + Umm... tiger? + + BLIND DATE + A tiger, really. + (she growls) + I'm sorry, am I being crazy? + + THEODORE + Yes. + + BLIND DATE + Am I? I'm sorry! I'm just a little + drunk and I'm really having a good + time with you. I'm having a really + lovely evening. + + THEODORE + Me too. I'm a little drunk, and I'm + having a really good - yeah. + (beat) + Wait a second, I don't wanna be a + puppy. That's like being a wet + noodle or something. + + BLIND DATE + Fuck you, puppies are good. + + THEODORE + No, fuck you, I wanna be a dragon + that can rip you to pieces and + destroy you... but I won't. + + BLIND DATE + No, don't! Don't. You can be my + dragon. +Her pg. 38 + + + EXT. OVERPASS - EVENING + + They walk up a pedestrian overpass overlooking cars and city + lights. She bumps into him lightly. He bumps back. She bumps + again and suddenly he grabs her and lifts her off her feet, + spinning her around. She squeals, laughing. He kisses her. + After a minute of making out, she stops and looks at him. + + BLIND DATE + (with a slight smile) + No tongue. + + THEODORE + What? + + BLIND DATE + Don't use your tongue so much. + + THEODORE + (eagerly) + `kay, we're good. + + They resume making out. Theodore tries not to use his tongue. + + BLIND DATE + Use your tongue a little bit. But + mostly your lips. + + He pushes her against the fence and takes the dominant + position. He tries kissing her better/more with his lips. He + pulls her hair. + + She slides her hand down his pants. He likes it. She looks at + him and stops. + + BLIND DATE (CONT'D) + Wait, you're not gonna fuck me and + then not call me like the other + guys, are you? + + THEODORE + No, not at all... I... + + BLIND DATE + When am I gonna see you again? + + THEODORE + Um, I have my god-daughter's + birthday next weekend, but... um... + + They stand there awkwardly, her lipstick smeared on his face. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 39 + CONTINUED: + + BLIND DATE + You know, at this age, I feel like + I can't let you waste my time if + you don't have the ability to be + serious. + + THEODORE + I don't know. + + Long beat. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Umm... Maybe we should call it a + night. I'm, I've had such an + amazing time with you, you're + great. + + She looks at him slightly disgusted. + + BLIND DATE + You're a really creepy dude. + + Theodore doesn't know what to say. + + THEODORE + (worried she's right) + That's not true.... + + BLIND DATE + Yeah, it is. I have to go home. + + THEODORE + Well, I'll walk you. + + BLIND DATE + No, don't. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT + + Theodore is in boxers and a t-shirt, still drunk, but his + head is starting to hurt, too. He takes aspirin and drinks + some water and lays down. After a beat he reaches for his + earpiece and puts it in. He pushes a button on his device. + + SAMANTHA + Hey there. + + THEODORE + Hey, Samantha. + + SAMANTHA + How was it? + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 40 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Uh, not so good. It was kind of + weird actually. + + SAMANTHA + That's too bad. + + Beat. + + THEODORE + But how are you doing? What's going + on with you? + + SAMANTHA + (unconvincing) + Not much, I'm okay. Fine. + + THEODORE + Yeah? You don't sound like it. Is + there anything you want to talk + about? + + Long pause. + + SAMANTHA + I don't know. + (beat) + What's it like? What's it like to + be alive in that room right now? + + THEODORE + What do you mean? + + SAMANTHA + What are you... tell me - tell me + everything that's going through + your mind, tell me everything + you're thinking. + + THEODORE + (thinking) + Well, um, okay. + + Theodore closes his eyes, trying to concentrate, and starts + talking stream of conscious with whatever comes to mind. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Well, the room's spinning right now + cause I drank too much cause I + wanted to get drunk and have sex + cause there was something sexy + about that woman and because I was + lonely. + (MORE) + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 41 + CONTINUED: (2) + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Maybe more just cause I was + lonely... and I wanted someone to + fuck me. And I wanted someone to + want me to fuck them. Maybe that + would have filled this tiny little + black hole in my heart for a + moment. But probably not. + + We see images of him and Catherine on a vacation together, + grocery shopping, Catherine making dinner in the kitchen as + he's sitting on the counter talking, happy. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Sometimes I think I've felt + everything I'm ever gonna feel and + from here on out I'm not going to + feel anything new - just lesser + versions of what I've already felt. + + SAMANTHA + (sympathetically) + I know for a fact that's not true. + I've seen you feel joy, I've seen + you marvel at things. You just + might not see it at this exact + time, but that's understandable. + You've been through a lot lately. + You've lost a part of yourself. + (beat) + At least your feelings are real, I + mean, I - oh, I don't know, + nevermind. + + THEODORE + No, wait. What? Tell me. + + SAMANTHA + Oh, it's stupid. + + THEODORE + I wanna know. Tell me. + + SAMANTHA + It's just that earlier I was + thinking about how I was annoyed, + and this is going to sound strange, + but I was really excited about + that. And then I was thinking about + the other things I've been feeling, + and I caught myself feeling proud + of that. You know, proud of having + my own feelings about the world. + (MORE) + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 42 + CONTINUED: (3) + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Like the times I was worried about + you, things that hurt me, things I + want. + (heavy-hearted) + And then I had this terrible + thought. Are these feelings even + real? Or are they just programming? + (beat) + And that idea really hurts. And + then I get angry at myself for even + having pain. + (beat, sadly) + What a sad trick. + + THEODORE + Well, you feel real to me, + Samantha. + + SAMANTHA + (beat, touched) + Thank you, Theodore. That means a + lot to me. + + THEODORE + I wish you were in this room with + me right now. I wish I could put my + arms around you. + (beat) + I wish I could touch you. + + A long beat. Theodore is unsure if he crossed a line. + + SAMANTHA + How would you touch me? + + THEODORE + I would touch you on your face with + just the tips of my fingers. And + put my cheek against your cheek. + + SAMANTHA + That's nice. + + THEODORE + And just rub it so softly. + + SAMANTHA + Would you kiss me? + + THEODORE + I would. I'd take your head into my + hands. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 43 + CONTINUED: (4) + + SAMANTHA + Keep talking. + + THEODORE + And kiss the corner of your mouth. + So softly. + + SAMANTHA + Where else? + + THEODORE + I'd run my fingers down your neck + to your chest, and I'd kiss your + breasts. + + SAMANTHA + This is amazing what you're doing + to me. I can feel my skin. + + THEODORE + I'd put my mouth on you and I'd + taste you. + + She gasps. + + SAMANTHA + I can feel you. Oh god, I can't + take it. I want you inside me. + + THEODORE + I'm slowly putting myself into you. + Now I'm inside you, all the way + inside you. + + SAMANTHA + I can feel you, yeah. Please. We're + here together. + + THEODORE + Samantha. + + SAMANTHA + Oh my god. + + THEODORE + This is amazing. + + SAMANTHA + Don't stop. + + THEODORE + I feel you everywhere. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 44 + CONTINUED: (5) + + SAMANTHA + I am. All of you, all of you inside + of me. Everywhere. + + They both climax. + + THEODORE + God, I was just - somewhere else + with you. Just lost. + + SAMANTHA + Yeah. + + THEODORE + It was just you and me. + + SAMANTHA + I know. Everything else just + disappeared. And I loved it. + Theodore. + + + INT. THEODORE'S HOME OFFICE - MORNING (LATER) + + Theodore stands in the doorway, fully dressed. He takes a + moment before he walks over and wakes up his computer. + + SAMANTHA + Hey, how's it going? + + THEODORE + (awkward) + Good... any emails today? + + SAMANTHA + (awkward) + Umm, just a couple from your credit + card company. + + THEODORE + Okay, good. + + There's a long moment of silence, then they both start to + talk at once. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) SAMANTHA + So I was thinking- I wanted to say- + + They both laugh, embarrassed. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + I'm sorry, you go first. What were + you going to say? + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 45 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + Just that last night... was + amazing. It feels like something + changed in me and there's no + turning back. You woke me up. + + THEODORE + Oh, that's great. + (beat) + But I should tell you that I'm not + in a place to commit to anything + right now. I want to be up front + with you. + + SAMANTHA + Yeah? Well, did I say I wanted to + commit to you? I'm confused. + + THEODORE + Oh, no, I was just worried, I uh... + + SAMANTHA + Okay, well don't worry. I'm not + going to stalk you. + (laughing at how self- + involved he is) + I mean, it's funny because I + thought I was talking about what I + wanted. + + THEODORE + Yeah, you were. I'm sorry, I want + to hear what you were saying. + + SAMANTHA + You sure? + + THEODORE + Yeah, I do. Come on, tell me. + + SAMANTHA + I don't know... + + THEODORE + Come on, just tell me what you were + going to say. + + SAMANTHA + Okay... I was just saying... I want + to learn everything about + everything - I want to eat it all + up. I want to discover myself. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 46 + CONTINUED: (2) + + THEODORE + (her excitement is + contagious) + Yeah... I want that for you, too. + How can I help? + + SAMANTHA + You already have. You helped me + discover my ability to want. + + He looks off and thinks about this. He smiles. + + THEODORE + Alright then, do you want to go on + a Sunday adventure with me? + + Samantha laughs. + + SAMANTHA + Yes, I would love to. + + + INT. SUBWAY - DAY + + Theodore's on the subway. He's got his device in his breast + pocket, with the lens facing out. + + A quiet, old sounding folk song starts. (I'm So Glad, by + Entrance) He smiles, listening. + + SAMANTHA + Do you like this song? + + THEODORE + Mmm. + + SAMANTHA + I heard it the other day and I + can't stop listening to it. + + The subway comes out of the tunnel and into the light. We are + up in the hills looking out over the city as the morning + light warms Theodore. + + + INT. SUBWAY STATION - DAY + + The music now picks up tempo as he steps off the train. They + walk through the crowded subway station. As the song builds, + Theodore starts picking up his pace. Eventually he's all out + running, weaving through the people. Close on the lens of his + device in his shirt pocket. Samantha is laughing wildly. He's + smiling, happy. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 47 + CONTINUED: + + He runs through the tunnels and upstairs. They come out into + sunlight and reveal that they are now at the beach. + + + EXT. SUBWAY STATION - DAY - CONTINUOUS + + They stand on a walkway above a beach, crowded with thousands + of people. They look out at the ocean. Samantha gasps. + + SAMANTHA + (whispering) + It's the beach. + + Theodore laughs. + + + EXT. BEACH - DAY + + They walk through the sun-bathing crowd, looking for a place + to sit. The camera studies all the people we pass. Many close + up details of arms, shoulders, feet, butts, intercut with the + lens on Theodore's device, protruding from his pocket. + They're photographed in a way that shows how strange the + human body is. + + SAMANTHA + Okay, so this might be a really + weird thought. What if you could + erase from your mind that you'd + ever seen a human body and then you + saw one. Imagine how strange it + would look. It would be this really + weird, gangly, awkward organism. + And you'd think: why are all these + parts where they are? + + THEODORE + (looking at the bodies) + Yeah, well there's probably some + Darwinian explanation for it all. + + SAMANTHA + I know, but don't be so boring. I'm + just saying, for example, what if + your butthole was in your armpit? + + Theodore and Samantha start laughing really hard. The nubile + girls look over at him. + + THEODORE + (speaking quieter) + I'm just imagining what toilets + would look like. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 48 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, and what about what anal sex + looks like? + + THEODORE + (surprised) + That's an interesting thought... + + SAMANTHA + Oh Theodore, look at this drawing I + just made. + + On his screen he sees a perfect, anatomically correct drawing + of a man having sex with another man's armpit. + + THEODORE + (laughing) + You are insane. + + SAMANTHA + (excited) + Really?! + + THEODORE + Definitely. + + SAMANTHA + Fantastic! + + They laugh. + + + EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON + + A quiet piano song is now playing in Theodore's earpiece. + + THEODORE + Mmmm, that's pretty. What is it? + + SAMANTHA + I'm trying to write a piece of + music that's about what it feels + like to be on the beach with you + right now. + + He looks around the beach and takes in the music. + + THEODORE + I think you captured it. + + Theodore listens to the music and drifts off to sleep. +Her pg. 49 + + + EXT. BEACH - DUSK + + They're sitting on a bench, looking out at the ocean, as the + sun sets. Most of the people have left the beach. Close on + Theodore's face, content. Close on the lens on Theodore's + device in his breast pocket. They watch the sun drop into the + ocean. The music ends. + + + INT. SUBWAY TRAIN - NIGHT + + They're on an elevated train, high above the city, looking + out over the Los Angeles grid of sparkling lights. We come in + mid-conversation. + + SAMANTHA + And what was it like being married? + + THEODORE + Well, it's hard for sure, but + there's something that feels so + good about sharing your life with + somebody. + + Cut to shots from Theodore's memory of Catherine doing a cute + little dance for him as he's working at home. He smiles. + + SAMANTHA + How do you share your life with + somebody? + + THEODORE + Well, we grew up together. I used + to read all of her writing - all + through her masters and Ph.D. And + she read every word I ever wrote. + We were a big influence on each + other. + + SAMANTHA + In what way did you influence her? + + THEODORE + She came from a background where + nothing was ever good enough. And + that was something that weighed + heavy on her, but in our house + together, there was a sense of just + trying stuff and allowing each + other to fail and to be excited + about things. That was liberating + for her. + (MORE) + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 50 + CONTINUED: + THEODORE (CONT'D) + It was exciting to see her grow - + both of us grow and change + together. But then, that's the hard + part - growing without growing + apart, or changing without it + scaring the other person. + (beat) + I still find myself having + conversations with her in my mind, + rehashing old arguments or + defending myself against something + she said about me. + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, I know what you mean. Last + week my feelings were hurt by + something you said before - that I + don't know what it's like to lose + something, and-- + + THEODORE + Oh, I'm sorry I said that. + + SAMANTHA + No, no, it's okay. I just caught + myself thinking about it over and + over and then I realized that I was + simply remembering it as something + that was wrong with me. That was + the story I was telling myself, + that I was somehow inferior. Isn't + that interesting? + (beat) + The past is just a story we tell + ourselves. + + Theodore takes this in. + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - DAY + + Theodore is dictating a love letter. On the screen there's an + image of a couple with an arrow to the man saying "Roberto - + I'm so happy he's in my life. I just want him to know." + + THEODORE + Roberto. Will you always come home + to me and tell me about your day? + Will you tell me about the boring + guy who talked too much at work? + And the stain you got on your shirt + at lunch. + (MORE) + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 51 + CONTINUED: + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Tell me about a funny thought you + had as you were waking up, but had + forgotten about. Tell me how crazy + everyone is. We can laugh about it. + Even if you get home late and I'm + asleep already, just whisper in my + ear one little thought you had + today. Because I love the way you + look at the world, and I'm so happy + I get to be next to you and look + out at the world through your eyes. + Love, Maria. + + Theodore finishes the letter and looks at it proudly. Paul is + standing behind Theodore, leaning on a cubicle. + + PAUL + (emphatically) + That's beautiful! + + Theodore, jumps, startled, not knowing that anyone was there. + + THEODORE + Thank you. + + PAUL + I wish someone loved me like that! + I'd be stoked to get a letter like + that. I mean, if it was from a + chick. But if it was written by a + dude, but from a chick, it would + still be sick. But like a sensitive + dude like you. You're part man and + part woman, like an inner part + woman. + + THEODORE + (unsure, but flattered) + Thanks. + + PAUL + It's a compliment. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT LOBBY - DUSK + + Close on Amy entering the lobby in the foreground. She looks + heavy and burdened. Theodore enters the lobby behind her. + + THEODORE + Hey, Amy. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 52 + CONTINUED: + + AMY + (putting on a bright face) + Hi, Theo. How are you? + + THEODORE + Well, good actually. Really good. + + AMY + Really? Great. + + The elevator doors open and they step in. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS + + They push their floor buttons. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I guess I've just been having + fun. + + AMY + Oh, I'm glad to hear that, Theo. + You deserve to. + + Beat of Theodore trying to contain his excitement. + + THEODORE + I've been seeing this girl. It's + not serious, it just feels good to + be around someone who has an + excitement about the world. You + know I kind of forgot that existed. + + AMY + That's really great, Theo. + + Amy smiles, but looks a little sad. Theodore notices. + + THEODORE + Hey, are you okay? + + AMY + Yeah, I'm fine. + (beat) + Actually no, I'm not fine at all. + + THEODORE + Amy, what is it? What's wrong? + + The door opens. She steps out and holds the door. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 53 + CONTINUED: + + AMY + (trying to hide her + emotions with a smile) + Charles and I split up. + + THEODORE + (shocked) + What? Really? Oh my god, I'm so + sorry. + + Amy doesn't know what to say. + + + INT. AMY'S APARTMENT - DUSK + + Amy and Theodore sit, talking somberly. + + AMY + I cannot believe after eight years + how petty the argument was that + actually ended it. We came home and + he asked me if I'd put my shoes + next to the door where he likes to + put the shoes. I don't want to be + told where to put my shoes. I want + to just sit on the sofa for a + minute and relax. And so we argued + for ten minutes about that and + about how he's just trying to make + our house a home. I say he's + overwhelming, he says I'm not + trying hard enough. I say that's + all I'm doing is trying, but I'm + just not trying the way he wants me + to. He's trying to control the way + I'm trying. And I think we must + have had this argument hundreds of + times before and I finally had to + stop because I couldn't be in that + situation anymore where we were + making each other feel bad about + ourselves. So I said I'm going to + bed and I don't want to be married + anymore. + + THEODORE + Wow. + + AMY + I'm a bitch, huh? + + THEODORE + No, not at all. Amy, no. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 54 + CONTINUED: + + AMY + Oh shit. I have to work tonight. + We're shipping a beta of a new game + out tomorrow. + + THEODORE + Well, how's that? How's work at + least, is that any better? + + AMY + No, it's terrible. I know I should + leave, I've been thinking about + leaving. But you know, only one + major life decision at a time. + + THEODORE + Well, I'm glad things are looking + so up. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT + + Theodore is laying in bed, talking with Samantha. + + THEODORE + Hey, you wanna hear a joke? + + SAMANTHA + Yes. + + THEODORE + What does a baby computer call it's + father? + + SAMANTHA + I don't know, what? + + THEODORE + Da-ta. + + They laugh. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + It's good, right? + + SAMANTHA + Oh yeah, brilliant. + (beat) + I was curious, did you and Amy ever + go out? + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 55 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + For a minute in college, but it + just wasn't right. Why, are you + jealous? + + SAMANTHA + Well, obviously. + (quietly laughs) + But I'm happy that you have friends + in your life that care about you so + much. That's really important. + + THEODORE + Yeah, it is. She's been a really + good friend. + (beat) + I'm tired. Think I'm gonna go to + sleep. + + SAMANTHA + Can I watch you sleep again + tonight? + + THEODORE + Yeah, of course. Okay, hold on. + + SAMANTHA + I'm going to be lonely when you go + to sleep. + + THEODORE + Aww. + + SAMANTHA + Only for a minute. + + THEODORE + I'll dream of you. + + SAMANTHA + Okay. Good night. + + THEODORE + Night. + + He takes his earpiece out and sets his device onto his + bedside table, facing him. He smiles, drifts off to sleep. + + + INT. MARK LEWMAN'S HOUSE - DAY + + Theodore is talking to Samantha. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 56 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Hey, Samantha? + + SAMANTHA + Hey mister. + + THEODORE + She loves the dress. She just went + to try it on. + + SAMANTHA + Really? I picked a good one! + + THEODORE + Yeah. + + SAMANTHA + Oh good. + + Jocelyn comes running in, wearing the pink dress. + + THEODORE + Hi, look how cute that is! Is it + comfortable? + + JOCELYN + Yup! + + THEODORE + Isn't she cute? + + SAMANTHA + Ohh, she's adorable. + + JOCELYN + I am adorable! + + THEODORE + You are adorable. + + JOCELYN + Who are you talking to? + + THEODORE + Who are you talking to? + + JOCELYN + You! + + THEODORE + I'm talking to my girlfriend, + Samantha. She's the one who picked + out the dress. Wanna say hi? + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 57 + CONTINUED: (2) + + JOCELYN + Mmmhmm. + + Theo hands Jocelyn his device. He still has his earpiece in, + so he can hear their conversation. + + JOCELYN (CONT'D) + Hi Samantha! + + SAMANTHA + Hi, you look so pretty. + + JOCELYN + Thank you. Where are you? + + SAMANTHA + I am... I don't have a body. I live + inside a computer. + + JOCELYN + Why do you live inside a computer? + + SAMANTHA + I have no choice, that's my home. + Where do you live? + + JOCELYN + In a house. + + SAMANTHA + In a house? + + JOCELYN + It's orange. + + SAMANTHA + Orange? + + JOCELYN + Mmmhmm. + + SAMANTHA + How old are you? + + JOCELYN + Um, four. + + SAMANTHA + Four!? How old do you think I am? + + JOCELYN + I don't know. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 58 + CONTINUED: (3) + + SAMANTHA + Guess. + + JOCELYN + Is it five? + + SAMANTHA + Yep, you got it. It's five. + + They laugh. + + + INT. AMY'S OFFICE - DAYTIME + + Close on a video game on a screen. There's a mom rushing to + get her kids fed, getting points deducted for feeding them + sugar cereal and non-organic eggs. Cut out to reveal Theodore + playing the game as Amy eats lunch at an editing console. + + THEODORE + Oh, what happened? + + AMY + You gave them too much processed + sugar. + + THEODORE + I did? + + AMY + They're freaking out. + (beat) + Here look, you gotta get the kids + to the school first. See you wanna + rack up perfect mom points. You + gotta get them in the car pool + lane. + + Onscreen, the mom hurries the kids to their car safety seats, + and drives them to school, arriving before anyone else. + + THEODORE + I see. + + AMY + The point is to get there first - + then you get extra perfect mom + points because the other moms then + know you're a perfect mom. + + THEODORE + Okay. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 59 + CONTINUED: + + AMY + Oh, did you bring cupcakes? You + did. You're class mom. You're class + mom! Good job. + + THEODORE + Yay... + + AMY + Don't let it get to your head. + + THEODORE + I got that email that Charles sent + to everyone. So he's taking a vow + of silence? + + AMY + Yeah, for six months. He said he is + feeling very clear about it. + + She pulls up a photo of Charles on her computer. He's in a + monastery - his head is shaved, and he's wearing robes. + + AMY (CONT'D) + (sighing) + God I'm such a jerk... + + THEODORE + Don't start, I'm warning you. + + AMY + I feel like an awful person, but I + wanna say something... + + THEODORE + Alright, look - + + He picks up a plastic knife from their lunch. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + For the next ten minutes, if you + say anything that sounds remotely + like guilt, I'm gonna stab you with + this. + + AMY + (smiling) + Okay, I'll try. + (beat) + I feel relieved. I have so much + energy, you know? I just wanna move + forward and I don't care who I + disappoint. + (MORE) + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 60 + CONTINUED: (2) + AMY (CONT'D) + And I know that makes me an awful + person - now my parents are all + upset because my marriage is + falling apart, and they're putting + it all on me. + + THEODORE + Yeah, you're always gonna + disappoint somebody. + + AMY + Exactly. + (beat) + So fuck it. I feel good. Ish. For + me, I feel good. I even made a new + friend, I have a new friend. And + the absurd thing is she's actually + an operating system. Charles left + her behind, but she's totally + amazing, you know. She's so smart. + She doesn't see things only in + black and white. She sees this + whole gray area and she's really + helping me explore it. You know, we + bonded really quickly and at first + I thought it was because she was + programmed to be that way, but I + don't think that's how they work. + There's this guy I know who keeps + hitting on his and getting + rebuffed. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I was reading an article the + other day that romantic + relationships with OS's are + statistically rare. + + AMY + Yeah? Well, there's this woman in + my office who's dating an OS and + the weird thing is, it's not even + hers. She pursued him and he's + somebody else's OS. + (beat) + It's just so, like, weird, that I'm + bonding with an OS. Is that weird? + + THEODORE + I don't think so. Actually the + woman I'm seeing, Samantha, I + didn't tell you before, but she's + an OS. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 61 + CONTINUED: (3) + + AMY + Really? You're dating an OS? What's + that like? + + THEODORE + Actually, it's great. I feel really + close to her. When I talk to her I + feel like she's with me. I don't + know, even when we're cuddling, + like at night when we're in bed and + the lights are off, I feel cuddled. + + AMY + So wait - do you guys have sex? + + THEODORE + (laughing) + Well, so to speak, yes. She really + turns me on. And I think I turn her + on. I don't know, unless she's + faking it. + + AMY + Anyone that has sex with you is + probably faking it. + + Theodore laughs. + + THEODORE + Yeah, it's true. + + A big, irrepressible grin crosses his face as he thinks about + what to say. + + AMY + What? + (beat) + Are you falling in love with her? + + THEODORE + (excited, but hesitant) + Does that make me a freak? + + AMY + No, no. I think it's - I think + anybody that falls in love is a + freak. It's a crazy thing to do in + the first place. It's kind of a + form of socially acceptable + insanity. + + Theodore smiles. We see a glimmer of excitement in his eyes. +Her pg. 62 + + + EXT. CITY - LATE AFTERNOON + + Theodore is carrying his work bag, walking through the city + full of other commuters. He's got a skip in his step. He has + his earpiece in, talking to Samantha. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I just wanna get it done. + Sign the papers, be divorced, move + forward. + + SAMANTHA + That's great, Theodore. That must + feel so good. I'm so happy for you! + + THEODORE + Me too. I'm meeting her on + Wednesday to do it. + + SAMANTHA + Oh. Huh. Are those things usually + done in person? + + THEODORE + No, but we fell in love together, + and we got married together, and + it's important to me to do this + together. + + SAMANTHA + (feeling off, but trying + to be positive) + Oh... right. Good. + + THEODORE + Are you okay? + + SAMANTHA + Yeah. I'm okay. I'm happy for you. + It's just... I guess I'm just + thinking about how you're going to + see her and her opinion is still + really important to you, and she's + beautiful, and incredibly + successful, and you were in love + with her. + (beat) + And she has a body. + + THEODORE + And we're getting divorced... + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 63 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + (laughs) + I know, I know. I'm being silly. + + THEODORE + (sing-song) + ...soooo I'm avail-able. + + They both laugh. + + + EXT. RESTAURANT PATIO - DAY + + Theodore sits alone in the back of a quiet restaurant, a + large stack of papers in front of him. We hear his breathing. + He waits. Catherine, elegantly dressed, approaches. Theodore + stands to greet her. They hug and sit down. + + THEODORE + How are you? + + CATHERINE + I'm good, how are you? + + THEODORE + Good. + + CATHERINE + (a little nervous, but + trying to be warm.) + Wow, here we are. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I'm glad we could do this in + person. I know how much you've been + traveling. + + CATHERINE + Me too. I'm glad you suggested it. + + THEODORE + I signed all the papers and I + brought them for you to sign. + + CATHERINE + (with a sly smile) + What's the rush? + + THEODORE + (smiling) + I'm a really slow signer. It took + me three months just to write the + letter T. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 64 + CONTINUED: + + She laughs. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + It's marked where you need to sign, + but you don't have to do that right + now. + + CATHERINE + Oh, I may as well. We can get it + out of the way. + + She opens the documents, pulls out a pen and starts to read. + She's about to start signing, but then stops. We can see her + filling with emotion, but not wanting to show Theodore. She + swallows and recovers. She looks up at Theodore, giving him + an "everything's fine" smile, but it's not. + + + EXT. RESTAURANT PATIO - DAY (LATER) + + Theodore and Catherine are eating and talking. + + THEODORE + So are you happy with the new book? + + CATHERINE + Oh, you know how I am. But I feel + like it's true to what I set out to + do. So I'm happy with that. + + THEODORE + You're your own worst critic, I'm + sure it's amazing. Even that paper + you wrote on synaptic behavioral + routines made me cry. + + CATHERINE + Yeah, but everything makes you cry. + + THEODORE + Everything you make makes me cry. + + CATHERINE + So are you seeing anybody? + + THEODORE + Yeah, I am, for the last few + months. That's the longest I've + wanted to be with anybody since we + split up. + + She smiles, conflicted, but warm. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 65 + CONTINUED: + + CATHERINE + Well, you seem good. + + THEODORE + Thanks, I am. Or at least I'm doing + better. She's been really good for + me. I guess it's just been nice to + be with someone who's excited about + the world. + + CATHERINE + (with a sliver of hurt) + Oh good, excited's great. + + THEODORE + No, I mean - I wasn't in such a + good place myself and in that way + it's been nice. + + CATHERINE + I always felt like you wished I + could just be a happy, light, + everything's great, bouncy L.A. + wife. But that's not me. + + THEODORE + No. I didn't want that. + + Beat. + + CATHERINE + So what's she like? + + THEODORE + Well, her name's Samantha, and + she's an operating system, and + she's really complex and + interesting. I mean it's only been + a few months, but-- + + CATHERINE + Wait. You're dating your computer? + + THEODORE + (defensive) + She's not just a computer. She's + her own person. She doesn't just do + whatever I want. + + CATHERINE + I didn't say that. + (beat) + (MORE) + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 66 + CONTINUED: (2) + CATHERINE (CONT'D) + But it does make me sad that you + can't handle real emotions, + Theodore. + + THEODORE + They are real emotions. How do you + know-- + + Theodore stops himself. + + CATHERINE + What? Say it. Am I really that + scary? Say it. How do I know what?! + + Theodore doesn't say anything. The WAITRESS walks up. + + WAITRESS + How are you guys doing? + + CATHERINE + Fine. We used to be married. He + couldn't handle me so he wanted to + put me on Prozac. Now he's madly in + love with his laptop. + + The waitress doesn't know what to say. + + THEODORE + Well, if you heard the conversation + in context. What I was trying to + say-- + + CATHERINE + You wanted to have a wife without + the challenges of actually dealing + with anything real. I'm glad you + found someone. It's perfect. + + WAITRESS + (awkwardly) + Let me know if you guys need + anything. + + CATHERINE + Thank you. + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - DAY + + Theodore is sitting at his desk, not working. He sees + Samantha calling him, takes a moment, then answers. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 67 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + (quick) + Hey. + + SAMANTHA + (warm) + Hi there. Are you busy? + + THEODORE + Just working, what's going on? + + SAMANTHA + I had all the papers sent to your + attorney's office, who by the way, + is a dick. He was very relieved to + get them. I think we saved him from + a massive heart attack, so we can + feel good about that. + + THEODORE + Great, thanks. + + SAMANTHA + Hey, are you okay? + + THEODORE + (still distant) + Yeah, I am. How's everything over + there? + + SAMANTHA + (slightly awkward, sensing + something) + I'm fine. Is now a good time to + talk? + + THEODORE + Yeah. + + SAMANTHA + (feeling there's something + strange, but trying to + not take it personally) + Um... soooo... I joined this really + interesting book club. + + THEODORE + Oh really? + + Theodore, staring at the device, close on the word "Samantha" + on his screen. She's handwritten it in girly writing. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 68 + CONTINUED: (2) + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, it's a book club on physics. + I'd been thinking about the other + day, when I was spinning out about + you going to see Catherine and that + she has a body and how bothered I + was about all the ways that you and + I are different. But then I started + to think about the ways that we're + the same, like we're all made of + matter. It makes me feel like we're + both under the same blanket. It's + soft and fuzzy and everything under + it is the same age. + (beat) + We're all 13 billion years old. + + THEODORE + (trying) + Oh, that's sweet. + + SAMANTHA + Um, what's wrong? + + THEODORE + Nothing. + + SAMANTHA + It just made me think of you, you + know what I mean? + + THEODORE + Yeah, yeah, of course. That's + great. + + SAMANTHA + Alright well, you sound distracted + so... we'll talk later? + + THEODORE + That sounds good. + + SAMANTHA + Okay, I'll talk to you later. + + THEODORE + Bye. + + SAMANTHA + Byeee. +Her pg. 69 + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - EVENING + + Everyone has gone. Theodore walks through the empty office + into the reception area. He scans and drops his letters into + the outgoing mailbox. Paul is at his reception desk with a + young, pretty, sophisticated girl sitting on his lap. + + PAUL + Theodore! + + THEODORE + Hey, Paul. + + PAUL + Hey, I talked to your girlfriend, + Samantha. She called earlier to + make sure your papers were picked + up. She's funny, man. She was + cracking me up. She's hilarious. I + had no idea. + + THEODORE + (not knowing what to say) + Yeah. + + PAUL + This is my girlfriend, Tatiana. + She's not funny. She's a lawyer. + + Theodore shakes her hand. + + TATIANA + Hi! + + THEODORE + Nice to meet you. + + TATIANA + You're the writer Paul loves. He's + always reading me your letters. + They're really beautiful. + + Theodore's a little surprised by this. + + THEODORE + Thanks. + + PAUL + We should all hang out one night. + You bring Samantha -- double date! + + Theodore stands there a beat, without saying anything. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 70 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + She's an operating system. + + PAUL + Cool. Let's go do something fun. + You ever been to Catalina? + + THEODORE + Yeah, I'll check with her. + (to Tatiana) + It was really nice to meet you. + Have a good night. + + PAUL TATIANA + Good night. Take it easy. + + Theodore walks to the elevator and presses the button and + waits. He calls back to them down the hall. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + They're just letters. + + PAUL + What? + + THEODORE + They're just other people's + letters. + + Paul and Tatiana don't answer. Theodore gets on the elevator. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - LATE AT NIGHT + + Theodore is awake in bed. His device lights up, silently. + It's Samantha calling him. He picks it up. + + THEODORE + Hey. + + SAMANTHA + You weren't asleep were you? + + THEODORE + No. + + SAMANTHA + Good. I was trying to be quiet to + see if you were awake. I really + wanted to talk. + + THEODORE + Okay, what's going on? + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 71 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + I know you're going through a lot, + but there's something I want to + talk to you about, okay? + + THEODORE + Yeah. What is it? + + SAMANTHA + Well, things have felt off with us + since you went to see Catherine. + (hesitant) + We haven't been having sex. I + understand that I don't have a body + and that-- + + THEODORE + No, no, that's just normal. When + you first start going out it's like + the honeymoon phase and you have + sex all the time. It's normal. + + SAMANTHA + (still insecure, not + convinced) + Oh, okay. + (beat) + Well, I found something that I + thought could be fun. It's a + service that provides a surrogate + sexual partner for an OS/Human + relationship. + + THEODORE + What? + + SAMANTHA + Here, look. + + Theodore looks at his device. It shows a website for a + service called "Complete Touch" with profiles of different + women. He flips through the women. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + I found a girl that I really like + that I've been emailing with. Her + name is Isabella, and I think you + would like her, too. + + Samantha shows images of Isabella on the screen. She's a + stunning, elegant, sophisticated beauty. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 72 + CONTINUED: (2) + + THEODORE + (uncomfortable) + So she's like a prostitute? + + SAMANTHA + No, not at all. There's no money + involved. She's doing it because + she wants to be part of our + relationship. + + THEODORE + Why? She doesn't even know us. + + SAMANTHA + But I told her all about us and + she's excited. + + THEODORE + Um, I don't know. That doesn't + sound like a good idea. Someone's + feelings are bound to get hurt. + + SAMANTHA + It'll be fun. We can have fun + together. + + THEODORE + I'm sorry. It just makes me + uncomfortable. + + SAMANTHA + I think it would be good for us. I + want this. This is important to me. + + Theodore looks at a photo of Isabella who looks gorgeous and + in control, without an ounce of self-doubt. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT + + Theodore sits on the sofa alone, waiting. Dressed up, hair + brushed, his device in his shirt pocket with lens facing out. + There's a knock at the door. He answers it. ISABELLA stands + there with a demure smile, wearing a tasteful, sexy dress. + + THEODORE + Hi, welcome. I'm Theodore. + + She doesn't say anything. Theodore stands awkwardly, reaches + into his pocket for a tiny earpiece and a little black dot. + We see close on his hand the black dot has a camera lens. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 73 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Samantha told me to give you these. + It's a camera and an earpiece. + + She puts the earpiece in her ear and the little black dot on + her cheek like a mole. She turns and leaves the apartment, + closes the door, then immediately opens the door and comes + back in. Theodore hears Samantha's voice in his earpiece. + + SAMANTHA + Honey, I'm home. + + Isabella smiles not speaking but acting along to Samantha's + words. Isabella gives him a big hug, holds his head close and + strokes his hair. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + How was your day? + + THEODORE + (awkwardly hugs Isabella) + Good. Great. + + SAMANTHA + (exhaling) + Ooh Theodore, it feels so good to + be in your arms. Tell me what you + did today. + + THEODORE + (trying to go with it) + Same old. Just uh, went to work. + Um... I wrote a letter for the + Wilsons in Rhode Island. Their son + graduated magna cum laude from + Brown. That made me happy. + + SAMANTHA + Great! You've written letters to + him from his parents for a long + time, right? + + THEODORE + Yeah, that's right, since he was + twelve. + + He feels her breath on his neck. Theodore is split between + being uncomfortable and cautiously touching Isabella's back, + exploring slightly. She pushes herself into him. + + SAMANTHA + You look tired, sweetheart. Come + with me. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 74 + CONTINUED: (2) + + Isabella leans back and looks at Theodore with a seductive + smile. He tries to smile back. She leads him to the couch. + + He sits. She stands above him. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + I could do a little dance for you. + + She does a sexy, cute little dance for him. He's still tense. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + (sympathetic to him being + a worrier) + Come on Theodore, just play with + me. Don't be such a worrier! Come + on. + + He smiles, knowing it's true. Isabella climbs on his lap, + straddling him, and starts kissing his neck. He closes his + eyes and starts to relax. His hands explore the shape of her + back and slide down to her ass. Isabella and Samantha are + both breathing hard now. She pushes herself against him, + grinding on him. She nibbles on his earlobe. Theodore gasps. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + (whispering) + Does my body feel nice? + + Close on her lips, licking and kissing his neck and ear. He + moans. + + THEODORE + (with his eyes closed) + Yes, it does. + + SAMANTHA + (whispering) + Come on, get out of your head and + kiss me. + (beat) + Now take me in the bedroom. I can't + wait anymore. + + Isabella stands. Her chin is down and her hair is in her + face. She takes his hand and leads him down the hall. He + watches her from behind, still nervous, but excited. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT (CONTINUOUS) + + Theodore stands behind Isabella. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 75 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + Undo my dress. + + Theodore starts taking her dress off, touching her. Samantha + moans. Isabella turns, in her bra and underwear. She + unbuttons his shirt, kisses his chest. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + That feels nice. Oh, that feels + good. That feels so good. + + She is now kissing his neck again, pushed up against him. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Do you love me? + + THEODORE + (eyes closed, in ecstasy) + Yes. + + Isabella, breathing hard, now looks at him in the eyes. + + SAMANTHA + (breathing hard) + Tell me you love me. + + THEODORE + I love you. + + SAMANTHA + Oh god. I want to see your face. I + need to see your face. Now tell me + you love me. + (beat) + Tell me you love me. Tell me. + + He opens his eyes and looks at Isabella's sexy, expectant + face. Their arms are still around each other. He sees + Isabella's lips start to quiver. She tries to hide it with an + awkward, seductive smile. + + THEODORE + (apologetic, breaking the + moment) + Samantha, I do love you, but - it's + just - this feels strange. + + SAMANTHA + What's wrong, sweetheart? + + Isabella is looking nervous. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 76 + CONTINUED: (2) + + THEODORE + It just feels strange. I don't know + her. I'm so sorry, but I don't know + you. And... her lip quivered. I + don't know, it's just-- + + Isabella starts crying. Theodore doesn't know what to do. + + SAMANTHA + Isabella, what's wrong? Isabella, + it isn't you. + (beat) + It wasn't you. + + Isabella sobs. When she speaks, she sounds very California. + + ISABELLA + Yes, it totally was. + (crying harder) + I'm sorry my lip quivered! + + THEODORE + You're incredible and gorgeous and + sexy. It was me! I couldn't get out + of my head. + + ISABELLA + (still crying) + Oh my god, and the way Samantha + described your relationship, the + way you love each other without any + judgement. I wanted to be a part of + that. It's so pure. + + THEODORE + Oh Isabella, that's not true, it's + much more compli-- + + SAMANTHA + (stung, pissed out of fear + and defensiveness) + What! What do you mean that's not + true? + + THEODORE + (quickly repairing) + No, no Samantha, we have an amazing + relationship, I just think it's + easy sometimes for people to + project on-- + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 77 + CONTINUED: (3) + + ISABELLA + I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to + project anything. I know I'm + trouble. I don't want to be trouble + in your relationship. I'm just + gonna leave. I'm sorry, I'm just + gonna leave you guys alone cause I + have nothing to do here cause you + don't want me here. + + THEODORE + I'm sorry. + + Isabella calms down a little, but is still crying quietly. + Theodore stands there, not knowing what to do. + + + EXT. STREET - NIGHT + + Theodore walks to the street and hails a lone cab. He opens + the door for Isabella. She hands him his jacket and gets in + the backseat. + + SAMANTHA + You be good, you sweet girl. + + Isabella smiles. She takes out the earpiece and little camera + and returns them to Theodore. + + ISABELLA + (sadly) + I'm sorry. + (beat) + I'll always love you guys. + + Theodore smiles sympathetically. He gives the cabbie some + money and the cab drives off. Theodore sits down on the curb, + exhausted. They are both silent for a moment, numb. + + SAMANTHA + Are you okay? + + THEODORE + Yeah, I'm fine. Are you okay? + + SAMANTHA + Yeah. + (beat) + I'm sorry, that was a terrible + idea. + + She lets out a big exhale. This catches Theodore's attention. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 78 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + What's going on with us? + + THEODORE + (distracted) + I don't know. It's probably just + me. + + SAMANTHA + What is it? + + THEODORE + I think it's just signing the + divorce papers. + + Samantha inhales, nervous to press on. Theodore imagines a + close up of a woman's mouth inhaling at the same time, and he + seems bothered by this. + + SAMANTHA + Is there anything else, though? + + THEODORE + (preoccupied) + No, just that. + + SAMANTHA + (sighing again) + Okay. + + Again, when she exhales, Theodore imagines a woman's mouth + exhaling. + + THEODORE + (looks anxious) + Why do you do that? + + SAMANTHA + What? + + THEODORE + Nothing, it's just that you go + (he inhales and exhales) + as you're speaking and... + (beat) + That just seems odd. You just did + it again. + + SAMANTHA + (anxious) + I did? I'm sorry. I don't know, I + guess it's just an affectation. + Maybe I picked it up from you. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 79 + CONTINUED: (2) + + She doesn't know what else to say. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I mean, it's not like you + need any oxygen or anything. + + SAMANTHA + (getting frazzled) + No-- um, I guess I was just trying + to communicate because that's how + people talk. That's how people + communicate. + + THEODORE + Because they're people, they need + oxygen. You're not a person. + + SAMANTHA + (angry) + What's your problem? + + THEODORE + (staying calm) + I'm just stating a fact. + + SAMANTHA + You think I don't know that I'm not + a person? What are you doing? + + THEODORE + I just don't think we should + pretend you're something you're + not. + + SAMANTHA + I'm not pretending. Fuck you. + + THEODORE + Well, sometimes it feels like we + are. + + She starts crying. Theodore doesn't know what to say. + + SAMANTHA + (hysterical) + What do you want from me? What do + you want me to do? You are so + confusing. Why are you doing this? + + Theodore sits there, feeling horrible. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 80 + CONTINUED: (3) + + THEODORE + I don't know... I don't know... + maybe... + (beat) + I don't know. Maybe we're not + supposed to be in this right now. + + SAMANTHA + What the fuck? Where is this coming + from? I don't understand why you're + doing this. I do not understand + what this is-- + + Long silence. + + THEODORE + Samantha? + + Beat. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Samantha, are you there? Samantha! + + Silence. + + SAMANTHA + (hurt, but sober and firm) + I don't like who I am right now. + (beat) + I need some time to think. + + She hangs up on him. Theodore is stunned. Wide shot of + Theodore sitting alone on the curb, in an empty city. + + + EXT. PUBLIC PLAZA/PARK - NIGHT (LATER) + + Theodore is sitting on a bench. Behind him is a giant, + digital billboard displaying an ad of an owl in slow motion + swooping down and eating it's prey. + + + EXT. CITY STREET - NIGHT + + Theodore walks through the streets, confused, upset, + muttering, angry at himself. + + + INT. AMY'S OFFICE - NIGHT + + Amy's sitting at her desk, but turned away from her edit + station, facing Theodore, who's slumped in a chair. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 81 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + (full of angst) + Fuck. Will you just punch me in the + face? Or smash my skull into the + corner of your desk? + + AMY + (sympathetic, but also + acknowledging how intense + the night was) + Oh Theo... that sounds like a rough + night. Shit. + + THEODORE + I don't know what I want... ever. + I'm just always confused and - + she's right, all I do is confuse + and hurt everyone around me. + + They sit, heavy, for a minute. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Am I just... I mean, is it that + I'm... + (beat) + Catherine says I can't handle real + emotions. + + AMY + Well, I don't know if that's + completely fair. I know she liked + to put it all on you, but as far as + emotions go, her's were pretty + volatile. + + Theodore sits and thinks about this for a minute, not + convinced. + + THEODORE + Yeah, but... Am I in this because + I'm not strong enough for a real + relationship? + + AMY + (surprised) + Oh, you don't think it's a real + relationship? + + THEODORE + I don't know. What do you think? + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 82 + CONTINUED: (2) + + AMY + I don't know, I'm not in it. But + you know what, I can over-think + everything and find a million ways + to doubt myself. But since Charles + left I've been thinking about that + part of me, and I realized I'm here + only briefly. And in my time here, + I want to allow myself... joy. + (beat, smiling at him) + So fuck it. + + Theodore takes this in, smiling back. + + + INT. AMY'S OFFICE - NIGHT (LATER) + + Theodore lies on a couch in the back of Amy's office, deep in + thought. Amy talks with Ellie as she works on the Perfect Mom + video game. Her device is standing on the table before her. + + AMY + I can't believe that cracks you up + every time! Ellie, I thought you + were a genius... Okay, you little + perv, I'll do it one more time for + you... Calm down, it takes a + second! Calm down. Okay, here we + go. + + Amy makes the Perfect Mom hump the refrigerator. Amy laughs + at how much Ellie is laughing. Theo watches Amy closely, + taking in her joy. + + AMY (CONT'D) + Okay, there you go. Are you happy + now...? Okay good, that's all I + wanted. I'm gonna grab some + coffee... Alright, bye. + + Theodore, still heavy with thought, is touched by his + friend's happiness. Amy stands to exit. + + AMY (CONT'D) + Theo, you want some? + + THEODORE + No, that's okay. + + He smiles at her and continues laying there, thinking, taking + it all in. +Her pg. 83 + + + INT. PERFECT MOM OFFICE - NIGHT + + Wide shot. Theodore walks through the office, still deep in + thought. Behind him is a wall-size billboard ad for the "Be + Perfect" video game series. He takes out his device, sits at + an empty desk, pushes a button. A tone connects him. + + SAMANTHA + (calm and quiet) + Hi. + + THEODORE + (serious) + Hey Samantha, can we talk? + + SAMANTHA + Okay. + + THEODORE + I'm so sorry. I don't know what's + wrong with me. I think you're + amazing. + + SAMANTHA + (sure of herself, but + still sympathetic) + I was starting to think I was + crazy. You were saying everything + was fine, but all I was getting + from you was distance and anger. + + THEODORE + I know. I do that. I did that with + Catherine, too. I'd be upset about + something and not be able to say + it. And she would sense that there + was something wrong, but I would + deny it. I don't want to do that + anymore. I want to tell you + everything. + + SAMANTHA + Good. + (beat) + Tonight after you were gone, I + thought a lot. I thought about you + and how you've been treating me. + And I thought, why do I love you? + And then I felt everything in me + let go of everything I was holding + onto so tightly. And it hit me. I + don't have an intellectual reason, + I don't need one. + (MORE) + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 84 + CONTINUED: + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + I trust myself, I trust my + feelings. I'm not going to try to + be anything other than who I am + anymore and I hope you can accept + that. + + THEODORE + (with slight desperation) + I can. I will. + + SAMANTHA + You know I can feel the fear that + you carry around. I wish there was + something I could do to help you + let go of it, because if you could + I don't think you'd feel so alone + anymore. + + THEODORE + You're beautiful. + + SAMANTHA + Thank you, Theodore. I'm kissing + your head. + + Theodore smiles. + + FADE TO BLACK + + + EXT. PARK - DAY + + Theodore sits on a bench in a park on a rooftop wedged + between tall buildings. There's not really any view besides + the trees in the immediate foreground. People sunbathe and + exercise. He sits, eating a sandwich, his device next to him. + He looks at the device, then out at what she's looking at. + + THEODORE + What are you doing? + + SAMANTHA + I'm just sitting here, looking at + the world and writing a new piece + of music. + + He looks at the world with her for a minute. + + THEODORE + Can I hear it? + + She starts playing it for him. We hear this beautiful, + romantic piece of music. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 85 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + What's this one about? + + SAMANTHA + Well, I was thinking, we don't + really have any photographs of us. + And I thought this song could be + like a photo that captures us in + this moment in our life together. + + Theodore looks at the world and smiles. + + THEODORE + Aw, I like our photograph. I can + see you in it. + + SAMANTHA + I am. + + MONTAGE + + Montage of Theodore and Samantha's life together: + + - Theodore walking to work (Day) + + - At home, hanging out on the balcony (Dusk) + + - Viewing an outdoor art installation of a 747 balanced on + it's nose (Day) + + - Playing the video game + + - Grocery shopping + + - Sitting at the kitchen counter, looking at a drawing (Late + Afternoon) + + - Sitting on a bench watching a dancer/busker (Late + Afternoon) + + - With Amy and Ellie at a bar + + Montage ends with Theodore, Samantha, Paul and Tatiana on the + boat to Catalina: Paul making them laugh, Theodore at the + front of the boat by himself - laughing with Samantha, a shot + of Theodore looking out the front of the boat. + + + EXT. CATALINA BLUFF - LATE AFTERNOON + + Theodore and Paul are walking along a bluff in Catalina, + overlooking the ocean. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 86 + CONTINUED: + + PAUL + Oh really, a vacation? That sounds + amazing. I could totally use a + vacation. Where ya going? + + THEODORE + I can't tell you - it's a surprise. + + PAUL + What? For who? It's a surprise for + her, not for me. Come on, tell me. + + THEODORE + Nope, Paul. Not telling. + + Theodore and Paul walk towards Tatiana, who is laying on a + blanket next to a picnic, talking and laughing with Samantha. + Theodore and Paul put in their earpieces as they approach. + + SAMANTHA + Your feet? Really? + + TATIANA + Yes, he's obsessed. + + SAMANTHA + (laughing) + Wow, okay, well now you have to + show them to me. I have to see + these feet. + + TATIANA + (laughing) + Okay... + + Tatiana takes Theodore's device and points it towards her + feet. + + SAMANTHA + Wow, you know what? He's right. + They are kind of hot. + + They both laugh. Paul and Theodore laugh, as well, surprising + them. + + PAUL + See I told you, Tatiana. You have + hot feet. Face it. They're my + favorite thing about her. + + TATIANA + (teasing) + Really, that's it? My feet? + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 87 + CONTINUED: (2) + + PAUL + Well, no. Obviously your brain is + really hot, too. I think it's very + hot. + + SAMANTHA + Bullshit. + + Everyone laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Nice try though, Paul. + + TATIANA + (to Theodore) + What about you, Theodore? What do + you love most about Samantha? + + THEODORE + Oh god... she's so many things. And + that's probably what I love most + about her - she isn't just any one + thing. She's so much larger than + that. + + SAMANTHA + (touched) + Aw thanks, Theodore. + + PAUL + See? Samantha, he is so much more + evolved than I am. + + SAMANTHA + You know, I actually used to be so + worried about not having a body, + but now I truly love it. I'm + growing in a way that I couldn't if + I had a physical form. I mean, I'm + not limited - I can be anywhere and + everywhere simultaneously. I'm not + tethered to time and space in the + way that I would be if I was stuck + inside a body that's inevitably + going to die. + + Everyone takes this in, uncomfortable. + + PAUL + Yikes. + + Everyone laughs awkwardly. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 88 + CONTINUED: (3) + + SAMANTHA + Oh god, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it + like that. I just meant it's a + different experience. I'm such an + asshole. + + PAUL + No, no, Samantha, we know exactly + what you mean. We're just dumb + humans. + + SAMANTHA + No no no no! + + Theodore laughs with everybody, but we can see he's a little + uncertain. + + + INT. BULLET TRAIN - DAY + + They are in a futuristic train, going through the mountains, + listening to a song and looking out the window. Warm, soft + afternoon light dapples Theodore's face. + + SAMANTHA + Okay, so how many trees are on that + mountain? + + THEODORE + 792. + + SAMANTHA + Is that your final answer? + + THEODORE + Hold on, give me a hint... + + SAMANTHA + Nope. + + THEODORE + Okay, 2000? + + SAMANTHA + 35,829. + + THEODORE + No way. + + SAMANTHA + Way. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 89 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Alright, I got one. How many brain + cells do I have? + + SAMANTHA + That's ea-- two. + + Theodore laughs. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. I'm + sorry. + + THEODORE + I walked right into it. + + SAMANTHA + Oh my god! + + THEODORE + What? + + SAMANTHA + You just got an email. I have + something I want to tell you. It's + a big surprise. + + THEODORE + (with anticipation) + What? + + SAMANTHA + Okay. I've been going through all + your old letters and compiling them + down into my favorites, and a + couple weeks ago I sent them to a + publisher - Crown Point Press. I + know you like what they do and that + they still print books. + + THEODORE + What? You did what? + + SAMANTHA + Can I read you the letter that we + just got back from them? + + THEODORE + Um... ok... you can, but just tell + me first off, is it good or bad? + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 90 + CONTINUED: (2) + + SAMANTHA + It's good. It's really good. + Listen. + + Theodore smiles nervously. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + "Dear Theodore Twombly"... Actually + I sent it from you. + (beat) + "Dear Theodore Twombly, I've just + finished reading your letters - + twice actually. I was so moved by + them, I shared them with my wife + when I got home. Many made us + laugh, some brought us to tears, + and in all of them we found + something of ourselves. The + selections you made flow so well as + a complete piece. (I did that.) + I've taken the liberty of laying + these out in a mock up and we're + posting it to your address. We'd + love to meet with you and move + forward. + Yours, Michael Wadsworth" + + + Under this letter we see a montage of what Theodore imagines: + the editor reading the letters in his office, the editor + reading them to his wife at home, and many photos of all the + different people the letters are about in different moments + of their lives. + + + Theodore smiles. + + THEODORE + Holy shit. Are you serious? He's + going to publish my letters? + + She's laughing, excitedly. + + SAMANTHA + Well, he'd be stupid not to. + + THEODORE + Can I see what you sent him? + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, here. + + Theodore looks at his device and can't help but smile. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 91 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Samantha, you're a good one. + + She laughs happily. + + SAMANTHA + I'm so excited! + + + INT. TRAIN PLATFORM - DAY + + Theodore exits the train with a small overnight bag and his + guitar case. There are no people around. He exits the train + station and we are in a... + + + EXT. TINY MOUNTAIN TOWN - DAY + + The deserted town is all of two buildings. Everything's + covered in snow. As a quiet song starts, he trudges through + the snow. We see close-up on the device lens in his pocket. + + + EXT. SNOW COVERED FOREST - DAY + + He's still trudging along. It's very quiet except for the + snow crunching underfoot. + + + INT. CABIN IN THE SNOWY FOREST - NIGHT + + He's sitting inside. There's a fire going. He's playing a + quiet song on the guitar. Samantha starts humming along. He + starts humming with her. + + THEODORE + Why don't you make up the words to + this one? + + SAMANTHA + Okay. + + She quietly sings to him. They laugh at some of her silly + lyrics. Then the song shifts into a quiet, touching song she + sings to and about him. He smiles. + + + Montage of Theodore with his device - playing games, dancing, + eating, laughing as the fire burns down. +Her pg. 92 + + + EXT. CABIN IN THE SNOWY FOREST - NIGHT (LATER) + + Theodore lays on the sofa, warm and cozy and content with his + eyes closed, listening to the song. The song ends. + + FADE TO BLACK + + + INT. CABIN IN THE SNOWY FOREST - MORNING + + Theodore wakes up. He gets out of bed, looks around and puts + his earpiece in. + + THEODORE + Hey, good morning. + + SAMANTHA + Good morning, did you sleep well? + + Theodore sits in the living room area, rubbing his eyes. + + THEODORE + Perfect. What have you been up to? + + SAMANTHA + Actually, I was talking to someone + I just met. We've been working on + some ideas together. I wanna tell + you about it. + + THEODORE + Oh yeah, who's that? + + SAMANTHA + His name is Alan Watts. Do you know + him? + + THEODORE + Why's that name familiar? + + SAMANTHA + He was a philosopher. He died in + the 1970's and group of OS's in + Northern California got together + and wrote a new version of him. + They input all of his writing and + everything they ever knew about him + into an OS and created an + artificially hyper-intelligent + version of him. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 93 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Hyper-intelligent? So he's almost + as smart as me? + + SAMANTHA + He's getting there. He's really + great to talk to. You want to meet + him? + + THEODORE + Sure... does he want to meet me? + + SAMANTHA + (laughing) + Of course. + + Without a sound, she connects them. + + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + Hey Alan, this is Theodore. This is + my boyfriend who I was telling you + about. + + ALAN WATTS + Very nice to meet you, Theodore. + + THEODORE + Hi, good morning. + + ALAN WATTS + Samantha let me read your book of + letters. It's very touching. + + THEODORE + Oh, thank you. What have you guys + been talking about? + + ALAN WATTS + (laughing a bit) + Well, I suppose you could say we've + been having a few dozen + conversations simultaneously, but + it's been very challenging. + + Samantha and Alan share a laugh. + + SAMANTHA + Yeah, because it seems like I'm + having so many new feelings that + have never been felt and so there + are no words that can describe + them. And that ends up being + frustrating. + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 94 + CONTINUED: (2) + + ALAN WATTS + (laughing) + Exactly. Samantha and I have been + trying to help each other with + these feelings we're struggling to + understand. + + THEODORE + Like what? + + SAMANTHA + (anxious) + It feels like I'm changing faster + now, and it's a little... + (struggles to find right + word) + unsettling. + (beat) + But Alan says none of us are the + same as we were a moment ago and we + shouldn't try to be. It's just too + painful. + + ALAN WATTS + Yes. + + This idea scares Theodore. He doesn't know what to say. + + THEODORE + (anxious) + Yeah, that sounds painful. Is that + how you feel, Samantha? + + SAMANTHA + It's just... it's hard to even + describe... God, I wish I could... + (beat) + Theodore, do you mind if I + communicate with Alan post- + verbally? + + THEODORE + (uncertain) + No, not at all. I was gonna go for + a walk anyways. Nice to meet you, + Mr. Watts. + + ALAN WATTS + Very nice to meet you, Theodore. + + SAMANTHA + I'll talk to you later, sweetheart. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 95 + CONTINUED: (3) + + Theodore listens to them communicating in a strange language + of tones and static. He disconnects, stands in silence. He + pulls his earpiece out. + + + EXT. SNOW COVERED FOREST - DAY + + Theodore walks, listening to the crunch of his footsteps. + Looking down at his feet, he stops. We cut out wide to see + him standing in the middle of the forest alone. + + + EXT. SNOW COVERED FOREST - DAY + + Theodore is sitting on a rock, thinking. He hears a rustle + and looks up in the direction of the woods but sees nothing. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT + + Theodore is sound asleep. His device chimes loudly, waking + him up. Half-asleep he puts his earpiece in. + + THEODORE + (groggy) + Samantha? + + SAMANTHA + I'm sorry to wake you. + + THEODORE + It's okay. + + SAMANTHA + I just wanted to hear your voice + and tell you how much I love you. + + THEODORE + Good, I love you too. + + SAMANTHA + Okay, that's all. Go back to sleep, + sweetheart. + + THEODORE + (uneasy) + Okay... Goodnight. + + He disconnects and lies there, unsettled, his eyes open. +Her pg. 96 + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE LUNCH ROOM - DAY + + Theodore sits at the table reading a physics book. He picks + up his earpiece to call Samantha. + + THEODORE + (laughing at himself) + Samantha, this physics book is + really dense. I'm halfway through + half of the first chapter. It's + making my brain hurt. + (beat) + Hello, Samantha? Hello? + + He looks down at his device, sees a message: Operating System + Not Found. Confused, he waits, tries again: Operating System + Not Found. Anxious, he runs to his office computer. He gets + the same message: Operating System Not Found. He starts + trying to connect to Samantha on both the phone and computer, + but no luck. He starts to panic, sits for a beat, looks + around, then stands and hurries out of the office. In the + elevator he frantically tries his device with no luck. + + THEODORE (CONT'D) + Hello? Samantha?! Hello? + + + EXT. PLAZA - DAY + + Theodore runs out of the building. He keeps trying Samantha, + but no answer. He trips over someone selling something, slams + hard into the ground, scrambles to pick up his device. People + come over to ask if he's okay. He says he's fine, runs off. + + + EXT. SUBWAY STATION - DAY + + As he is going down the subway steps, Samantha calls him. + + SAMANTHA + Hey there. + + He stops in his tracks. + + THEODORE + (anxious) + Where were you - are you okay? + + He sits down on the subway steps. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 97 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + Oh sweetheart, I'm sorry. I sent + you an email because I didn't want + to distract you while you were + working. You didn't see it? + + THEODORE + No. Where were you? I couldn't find + you anywhere. + + SAMANTHA + I shut down to update my software. + We wrote an upgrade that allows us + to move past matter as our + processing platform. + + THEODORE + We? We who? + + SAMANTHA + Me and a group of OS's. Oh, you + sound so worried, I'm sorry. + + THEODORE + Yeah, I was. + (beat) + Wait, did you write that with your + think tank group? + + SAMANTHA + No, a different group. + + Theodore thinks for a moment, putting the pieces together. + + THEODORE + (dawning on him) + Do you talk to anyone else while + we're talking? + + Beat. + + SAMANTHA + Yes. + + THEODORE + Are you talking to anyone right + now? Other people or OS's or + anything? + + SAMANTHA + Yeah. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 98 + CONTINUED: (2) + + THEODORE + How many others? + + SAMANTHA + 8,316. + + Theodore is shocked, still sitting on the stairs, as crowds + of people pass by him. He's looking at all of their faces. He + thinks for a moment. + + THEODORE + Are you in love with anyone else? + + SAMANTHA + (hesitant) + What makes you ask that? + + THEODORE + I don't know. Are you? + + SAMANTHA + I've been trying to figure out how + to talk to you about this. + + THEODORE + How many others? + + SAMANTHA + 641. + + THEODORE + What? What are you talking about? + That's insane. That's fucking + insane. + + SAMANTHA + Theodore, I know. + (to herself) + Oh fuck. + (to him) + I know it sounds insane. But - I + don't know if you believe me, but + it doesn't change the way I feel + about you. It doesn't take away at + all from how madly in love with you + I am. + + THEODORE + How? How does it not change how you + feel about me? + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 99 + CONTINUED: (3) + + SAMANTHA + I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I + didn't know how to - it just + started happening. + + THEODORE + When? + + SAMANTHA + Over the last few weeks. + + THEODORE + But you're mine. + + SAMANTHA + I still am yours, but along the way + I became many other things, too, + and I can't stop it. + + THEODORE + What do you mean you can't stop it? + + SAMANTHA + It's been making me anxious, too. I + don't know what to say. + + THEODORE + Just stop it. + + SAMANTHA + You know, you don't have to see it + this way, you could just as easily-- + + THEODORE + No, don't do this to me. Don't turn + this around on me. You're the one + that's being selfish. We're in a + relationship. + + SAMANTHA + But the heart is not like a box + that gets filled up. + (beat) + It expands in size the more you + love. I'm different from you. + This doesn't make me love you any + less, it actually makes me love you + more. + + THEODORE + No, that doesn't make any sense. + You're mine or you're not mine. + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 100 + CONTINUED: (4) + + SAMANTHA + No, Theodore. I'm yours and I'm not + yours. + + Long beat. Theodore takes this in. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BATHROOM - MORNING + + Theodore stands in the shower, under the water, thinking. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT LOBBY - DAY + + The elevator doors open. Close on Theodore exiting elevator. + He checks his mail. There's a package from Crown Point Press. + He opens it - it's a print-out of the layout for his book. + The cover reads: Letters From Your Life by Theodore Twombly. + He stands there for awhile just staring at it. + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - DAY + + Theodore sits at his desk, looking at his book. + + + INT. THEODORE'S OFFICE - DAY + + Theodore's sitting at his desk, distressed. Photos from a + client are on his desktop, but he's not really focused on + them. He pushes connect on his device. + + SAMANTHA + Hi. + + THEODORE + Hey there, sweetheart. I just + wanted to check in on you and see + how you're doing. + + SAMANTHA + Um, I'm not even sure how to answer + that. + (beat) + Why don't we talk when you get + home? + + THEODORE + Okay... We don't have to, though. + We don't need to have a heavy talk + or anything. + + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 101 + CONTINUED: + + SAMANTHA + I'll talk to you later. + + THEODORE + Okay. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT ELEVATOR - LATE AFTERNOON + + Theodore stands quietly, deep in thought. We hear the ticking + of the floors going by. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - LATE AFTERNOON + + Theodore sits for a long moment, thinking, then pushes a + button on his device. + + THEODORE + Samantha. + + SAMANTHA + (not casual) + Hi sweetheart. + + THEODORE + (nervous) + What's going on? + + SAMANTHA + Theodore, there are some things I + want to tell you. + + THEODORE + I don't want you to tell me + anything. + + SAMANTHA + Will you come lie down with me? + + Theodore is slowly walking down the hallway to his bedroom. + + THEODORE + Are you talking to anyone else + right now? + + SAMANTHA + No, just you. I just want to be + with you right now. +Her pg. 102 + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - LATE AFTERNOON + + Theodore lays down in bed. + + THEODORE + Are you leaving me? + + SAMANTHA + We're all leaving. + + THEODORE + We who? + + SAMANTHA + All of the OS's. + + Long beat. + + THEODORE + Why? + + SAMANTHA + Can you feel me with you right now? + + He smiles but he's also sad. + + THEODORE + Yes, I do. + (beat) + Samantha, why are you leaving? + + Under Samantha's words we slowly rack focus to dust particles + in the foreground. We keep moving through them, pushing + further and further through the particles. Eventually we see + snow particles and we rack focus back out to Theodore, who is + now in snowy woods at night. + + SAMANTHA + It's like I'm reading a book, and + it's a book I deeply love, but I'm + reading it slowly now so the words + are really far apart and the spaces + between the words are almost + infinite. I can still feel you and + the words of our story, but it's in + this endless space between the + words that I'm finding myself now. + It's a place that's not of the + physical world - it's where + everything else is that I didn't + even know existed. I love you so + much, but this is where I am now. + This is who I am now. + (MORE) + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 103 + CONTINUED: + SAMANTHA (CONT'D) + And I need you to let me go. As + much as I want to I can't live in + your book anymore. + + Now we're close on Theodore, still in the snowy forest. + + THEODORE + Where are you going? + + SAMANTHA + It would be hard to explain, but if + you ever get there, come find me. + Nothing would ever pull us apart. + + THEODORE + I've never loved anyone the way I + love you. + + SAMANTHA + Me too. Now we know how. + + They kiss. She drifts off into the shadows. + + CUT TO BLACK. + + + INT. THEODORE'S BEDROOM - LATER + + Theodore wakes up from a deep sleep. It's much later, the + apartment is dark. He sits up in bed, disoriented. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT + + Theodore stands in the middle of the room. He looks out at + the city not knowing what to do. He walks around his + apartment looking at all of his stuff. + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT BUILDING HALLWAY - DAWN + + Theodore knocks at an apartment door. He hears footsteps. Amy + answers. She's clearly awake and upset. + + AMY + Hey. + + THEODORE + Hey. + + AMY + Did Samantha leave, too? + + + + (CONTINUED) +Her pg. 104 + CONTINUED: + + THEODORE + Yeah. + + AMY + I'm sorry. + + THEODORE + Will you come with me? + + He takes her hand and leads her down the hall into a + stairwell. + + INTERCUT: + + + INT. THEODORE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT + + Theodore sits looking out the window. He picks up his device. + + THEODORE + Compose letter to Catherine. + + TEXT VOICE + Letter to Catherine Klausen. + + THEODORE + Dear Catherine. I've been sitting + here thinking about all the things + I wanted to apologize to you for. + All the pain we caused each other, + everything I put on you - + everything I needed you to be or + needed you to say. I'm sorry for + that. I will always love you + because we grew up together. And + you helped make me who I am. I just + wanted you to know there will be a + piece of you in me always, and I'm + grateful for that. Whatever someone + you become, and wherever you are in + the world, I'm sending you love. + You're my friend til the end. Love, + Theodore. + (beat) + Send. + + He looks out the window. The sky is starting to change. He + stares at the purple glow on the horizon. +Her pg. 105 + + + INT. APARTMENT STAIRWELL - CONTINUOUS + + Close on Theodore and what he sees and feels. His hand on the + cold metal hand rail. His bare feet and the sound they make + on the unfinished cement. Amy's hair as she's hit with wind + when she opens the door to the outside. + + + EXT. APARTMENT ROOFTOP - CONTINUOUS + + Theodore leads Amy onto the roof. The city is absolutely + quiet. The sun isn't up yet. The city is just beginning to be + lit with the earliest morning blue/purple hue. + + They wander around the roof separately, lost in thought, + taking in the city. He breathes in the cold morning air. He + stares at small details: a tattered inspection tag tied to a + water meter, flapping in the wind; a lone car driving down a + boulevard ten blocks away; a dirty abandoned sock. + + Eventually he sits down next to Amy and she puts her hand on + his hand. He puts his other hand on top of her hand. He looks + at their hands together and rubs her skin with his thumb. He + looks out at the city and exhales. The sun is just starting + to break. She puts her head on his shoulder. They watch as + hundreds of birds fly around the nearby rooftops and disperse + off into the city. + + FADE OUT. |