All language subtitles for Stay 1982

Good morning.

PAUL: Hello!
You speak English.

Yes, quite well.

Um...

It's a lovely morning,
isn't it?

Yes.

When did you arrive?

Yesterday afternoon.

- Do you like the flat?
- Mmm...

When I arrived, there was
nothing to eat or drink.

I'm just off
to find the shops now.

You'd better hurry.
They shut at one.

- Oh, what time is it now?
-lt's gone twelve.

I've onlyjust got up.
I couldn't sleep last night.

Neither could I.

It was like the
Last Night of the Proms upstairs.

- Sorry.
- That's all right.

It made me do some postcards.
I'm finishing them off now.

I never know what to say.

How about, "Having a lovely time,
wish you were here"?

(CHUCKLING)
That's a good idea.

See you later.

You should have told me
you were my landlady.

I'd have said wonderful things
about the flat, if I'd known.

I felt guilty.

All our guests should have
a hamper of food on their arrival.

Kosta must have been
hitting the ouzo again.

He's supposed to be
looking after things like that.

So, I thought I should do
something to make amends,

even if you did
keep me awake last night.

It was a nice surprise.

Is there just you?

- You're on your own?
- Just me.

- Would you like a drink?
- Yes, please.

Well, sit down, then.

You're very tall.
You're making my neck ache.

You actually own the flats?

My husband does.

- Is he with you?
- No, he's busy in London.

I'm on my own as well.

I'm hereto soak up a little sun,
have a rest,

you know, the normal things.

There's not much to do here
except rest.

And walk up and down steps.

Oh, don't you like it?

No, I think it's fabulous.

It's my favourite place.

I try to come here
once a year,

but, every year,
a few more tourists come.

- Oh, I'll go, then.
- Oh, no, it's good for business.

Howard, my husband,
wishes there were a lot more.

- What's your name?
- Gillian.

But you can call me Gill.

Thanks. I'm Paul.
And you can call me Paul.

Have you eaten... Paul?

No... Gill.

(CHUCKLING) Well, would you
like to join me for dinner?

Yes, please.

I know a lovely little place
just down the end here.

Ooh, that'd be fun.

Music. What do you like?
Mahler? Bruckner?

Oh, I don't think so.
Something light.

Light?

- Pop music.
- Pop music?

I thought everyone of your age
had some interest in current music.

- Everyone of my age?
- Are you an echo?

What is my age, then?

Um... About twenty, right?

I'm twenty-one.

CROWD:
J' ...to you

J' Happy birthday to you

J' Happy birthday, dear Paul

- J' Happy birthday to you J'
- Anyway,

don't talk to me
like my great-grandmother.

Sorry.

Let's say we're both sixteen
going on seventy-five.

Pop music!

This is one of Evelyn's cassettes.
Nothing to do with me.

- Evelyn's your girlfriend?
- She was.

What is this great drama, then?

The reason for you wanting
to get away from it all?

We were going to get married.

We'd been going out
three or four years,

saved in the building society,
even seen the house.

Evelyn bought her dress,

invited all our
friends and family.

Anyway, a couple of weeks
before the big day,

I just withdrew
half the money,

packed in my office job,

and paid up the rent
on my flat.

I posted letters to
my parents and Evelyn,

saying I didn't know
where I was going,

or whether
they'd see me again.

That was four or five
weeks ago.

I know it sounds
the coward's way out,

but it wasn't just for me.

GILL:
Why wasn't it?

Evelyn's my a99-

Thank you, Paul.

People always expected us
to stay together.

She never questioned
there might be someone better for her.

We were always saying
we loved each other,

but I don't think we did.

So, you've been
kind and unselfish.

I think so.

She could be like Miss Havisham,
waiting to get married.

Some people's only ambition
in life is to be married.

Well, maybe that's Evelyn's?

If it is, she'll just
replace me with someone else.

So, what's your
ambition in life?

- What's yours?
- To be happy.

A worthwhile person.

Although I can't think
of anything I do

that's worthwhile
to anyone but me.

I've always wanted
to be a composer.

To write great symphonies
and concertos.

But first, I'd have to
learn how to write music.

Even play an instrument.

I sing a lot, but you
can't really sing a symphony.

(em CHUCKLING)

Oh, I've always wanted to sing.

Anyone can sing.

It doesn't matter
what you sound like.

No, I want to go on the stage
at the Albert Hall,

and sing to an audience
of thousands.

To have them listening
just to me.

So, when I died,

I'd know I'd be
remembered forever.

If you wrote a symphony,

and people still played it
centuries after you're dead,

think how special
that would be.

What an ego trip.

(em CHUCKLING)

GILL:
Oh, well.

I can't sing, anyway.

SINGER:
J' I know that your smile

J' Is like two butterflies

J' That go chasing around
in the wind

- J' Stay... J'
- Not heavy?

Light.

Nothing dramatic
seems to happen to me.

I've had a reasonably
straightforward marriage.

We've had our
ups and downs, of course.

But, thank God, Howard never did
what you've done to Evelyn.

At the time, it would be
so humiliating.

I mean, how could you tell everyone
your husband-to-be's walked off,

and you don't know why?

Or where he is?

- Have you told your parents?
- Yes.

How did they take it?

Mum tried hard not to cry.

We always knew there was
a chance it might be inoperable.

You just hope
you'll never hear it.

We'll be moving
into the house soon.

People always said
we would get married.

So, why change now?

"People said."

Think of your parents.

Are you listening?

Yes. lwasjust thinking
about what you were saying.

Do you lie awake in bed,
when your husband's not there,

thinking about him?

When you go out
without him,

do you find it difficult to enjoy
yourself, because he's not there?

I suppose I do.

I've realised, these past weeks,
I really haven't missed Evelyn.

Of course,
I've thought about her,

but life goes on.

You haven't missed anything?

There are some things, yeah.

But then, I miss cornflakes
and pints of bitter.

I should go downstairs.

I've got to write to my mother tonight,
before I go to bed.

I said I'd visit her
when I go back to England.

When will that be?

I don't know.
A week or two.

Good night.

(INSECTS CHIRRUPING)

Good night, Paul.
Thanks for the drink.

Good night, Gill.
Thanks for the meal.

(PAUL HUMMING "STAY")

Qh!

You were up early.
I've been looking for you.

Why?

Oh, I was hoping you'd
join me for dinner tonight.

I don't want to be pushy.

If you'd rather be on your own,
I understand.

I know the reason for us both
coming here was to be on our own.

So you don't have to
say "yes".

I think we'll leave it, then.

Oh.

Okay.

Are you serious?

Where will you take me?

That's a surprise.
You'll have to wait until tonight.

You coming in the water?
Get some exercise?

No, it's too cold.

Doesn't bother me.

(CHUCKLING)
What a hero.

J' Dream...

J' Love... J'

(GREEK MUSIC PLAYING)

- Good?
- It was lovely.

Would you like
some more wine?

Mmm, yes, please.

Then, we're going dancing.

You've got it all planned, then.

Yes. We're going to
paint the island red.

GILL:
Yassas.

Thank you, Paul.
I had a lovely evening.

I've really enjoyed myself.

Don't go yet.

-L'll see you tomorrow.
- Please.

Okay.

(CHUCKLING)
All of a sudden, I feel tall!

What do you want
me to do?

You could seduce me.
That's an idea.

Oh, I'll have to
think about that.

I could pounce on you.

That's not a good idea.

I prefer the first.

I could sing to you.

Oh, no, not again.

Come here.

Could you love me, Gill?

Could you love me?

I think so.

Well, when you do,

tell me what it's like,

and I'll tell you
if I feel the same.

Could you get me a cigarette?

I could try and be flash
and light two at once,

but it's a bit silly
when I don't smoke.

Haven't you ever smoked?

It's bad for your health.

And your voice.

That's why I can't sing.
(LAUGHING)

(em EXHALING)

I've never been with anyone other
than Howard since we've been married.

Never thought of it.

Well... I've thought of it.

I've just never met
anyone I've liked before.

I was quite reconciled
to the fact that

Howard and I
would grow old together.

I need that sort of
security, I suppose.

Could you pass me an ashtray?

I think I'll just sit here.

We don't want to
spoil a good evening, do we?

No.

You need to laugh.
Remember?

We want to be happy, worthwhile.

We should let things
happen naturally.

When you're sixteen
going on seventy-five,

there's no rush.

-L'll see you tomorrow.
- And the next day.

And probably the next.

I'll think of you
alone down there.

I'll think of you,
asleep, up here.

I wish I could think of
clever things like that to say.

- Good night.
- Good night.

(KNOCKING)

Did I wake you?

No, I couldn't get to sleep.

You know...
neither could I.

I thought some music
might relax me.

Then I remembered,
I'd left my cassette down here.

Get in, then.

J' Every little breeze
seems to whisper "Gillian"

J' Birds in the trees
seem to whisper "Gillian" J'

Are you happy?

What do you think?

You never give
a direct answer.

It's seven in the morning.

You're lucky to get
any answer at all.

Keep on singing.

It sends me to sleep.

J' Stay

J' Never a night
was like this before J'

(BAND TAKES OVER)
J' Stay

J' Wanting you now
and for evermore

J' Stay

J' Wait till the night is gone

J' Can we go on and on?

J' Dreams...

J' Silently slip through my window

J' Love...

J' Its touch has begun
and we both know

J' A bookful of dreams

J' Only silence between

J' Every line of each page
that's been read

J' Stay

J' Never a night
was like this before

J' Stay

J' Wanting you now and for evermore

J' Stay

J' Wait till the night is gone

J' Can we go on and on?

J' Stay

J' Never a night
was like this before

- J' Stay... J'
- Are you all right?

I shouldn't have
drunk so much last night.

I'm sorry.

You needn't be sorry.

You're the one suffering,
not me.

I'll be all right.

- Do you feel better?
- Yes, much better.

Where are you taking me?

To the Acropolis.

- Thought that was in Athens.
- This is a very small acropolis.

You can see the mountains
of Anatolia and Turkey,

all around the harbour
and the island.

There are so many islands.

Where do you think
you'll go to next?

I don't want to leave here.

You can't stay here forever.

- Why not?
- Well, you can't.

You've got to live,
earn money,

do something with your life.

I could stay here
and write my symphony.

Hum it on cassette?

I could, but I haven't
got a microphone.

You realise
I'll have to leave soon?

How long can you
afford to stay?

I don't know.

Well, you can keep the flat
as long as you want.

Don't worry about paying.
I can tell Kosta.

You don't have to do that.

Don't go yet.

It's magical, isn't it?

This place.

Meeting you.

It's been the best week
of my life.

Oh, don't, Paul.

It's going to be difficult as it is
to leave here anyway,

without you getting sloppy.

Just a few more days.

Then we can stop
while the going's good.

All right.

I love you.

I said I thought I could.

You asked me to tell you
what it felt like.

I don't want to know, now.

It's the first time in my life
I've stopped thinking about me.

I only think about you.
All the time.

Ifyouleave,
it won't change that.

(INSECTS CHIRRUPING)

You could telephone your parents.

There's a phone in the
grocer's shop at the harbour.

I know. I saw it.

Why don't you, then?

Let them know you're well.

-L'm not well.
- What's wrong?

I'm just being pathetic.

It's just the thought of you leaving
makes me feel ill.

(smarume)

If you think so much of me,

don't make it so difficult
for me to leave.

I'm not free like you.

I've got responsibilities.

I couldn't do what you've done.
Walk out on everything.

I wouldn't know what to do
without responsibilities.

I'm not talented.

Running a home.
Looking after Howard.

Seeing friends.

That's my life.

How long do you think we'd last?

We should never have started this.

If I had a microphone,
I could send you cassettes in London.

Singing cassettes.

You could play them to your friends
when entertaining.

When you and Howard lie in bed.

I'll shut up now.

(BIRDS snuenue)

GILL: "I know a letter is a
cowardly way of saying goodbye,

"but I think
you know the feeling.

"Please, stay at the flat
as long as you want.

"Maybe, one day, I'll hear
your symphony on the radio,

"and think of you.

"Love from Gill. "

HOWARD:
Your mother phoned.

How is she?

Her back's bad again.
I said you'd phone.

I'll visit her soon.

- Any other messages?
- A few.

I left them by the downstairs phone.

I'll look in the morning.

I'm so tired.

HOWARD:
I wasn't expecting you home so soon.

GILL: Oh, I had a good rest.
It was long enough.

HOWARD: I thought you were
going to stay for two or three weeks.

If I'd known you were
coming home sooner,

I'd have made other arrangements,

but, I'm afraid,
the next four or five evenings,

I'm out in meetings.

I should have telephoned.
It's my fault.

Who's staying at the flats?

There was a middle-aged couple,

a teacher and his family,

and a young fellow
had the flat above me.

Were they good company?

Mmm, when I saw them, yes.

The young man took me
to dinner one evening.

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.

- Did you miss me?
- Of course.

RADIO ANNOUNCER: A happy silver wedding
to you, from all your family and friends,

and here's to another
twenty-five years of happiness.

J' ...left all my love with the Sandman

J' Dreams

J' Another night's over in sad land

J' I know that your smile is like

J' Two butterflies that go

J' Chasing around in the wind

J' Stay

J' Never a night
was like this before... J'

- Eis igian.
- MAN: Eis igian.

Cheers.

You look sad.
Where's your lady?

- She's gone home.
- You go, too?

- No, I'm staying here.
- Good.

- Are you happy?
- Yes. Why not?

- What makes you happy?
- I don't understand you.

Are you married?

Yes. I have seven
beautiful children.

- You're a lucky man.
- Yes.

(DOORBELL CHIMING)

GILL:
Do Mr and Mrs Morgan live here?

WOMAN: They're out, I'm afraid.
ls there any message?

GILL: Well, I was just passing,
and I thought I'd let them know

I've seen their son, Paul,
and that he's okay.

WOMAN:
Paul? Where?

GILL: In Greece.
I've just come back from holiday.

I met him there.

WOMAN: Come in.
I'm Paul's fiancée.

His parents are out shopping,
but I'm sure they won't be long.

- Sit down.
- Thank you.

He mentioned
he'd left here suddenly,

and felt guilty about it.

I'm interfering, but I thought
you'd want to know he was okay,

and was thinking of you.

I only met him
a couple of times.

He was staying
in the flat above me.

You know what it's like
on holiday.

You get talking,
and I could sense he was worried.

How did you find us?

He gave me his address.

When I left, I said I'd send
some photos I'd taken.

I took this one
about ten days ago.

EVELYN:
He looks well.

Did he say if
he'd be coming home?

I expect he will.

VVhen?

I really didn't
know him that well.

It was just
playing on my mind,

different things he'd said.

And, as I said,
I was just passing by.

Where exactly in Greece is he?

I'm sure he's going to
contact you soon.

I think he might telephone.

He hasn't much time left now.

Two months, if he's lucky.

GILL:
Time for what?

EVELYN:
He didn't tell you?

No, I suppose he wouldn't.

It's easier when you don't know.

What's wrong with him?

He's got a brain tumour.

He only has
a few months to live.

I never knew.

He seemed perfectly all right.

EVELYN: He would.
He'd get headaches,

maybe dizziness and sickness.

Then, he'll go into a coma.

And that's it.

All over.

And I'll never see him again.

I know I won't.

He thought I was
staying with him out of pity.

(sesame)

I'll make some tea.
I'm sorry.

(sesame)

I don't know what to say.

I only wish
I could do something.

Keep the photo.

If I can help,
in any way,

here's my telephone number.

Thank you.

I don't even know your name.

Gillian.

I'll see myself out.

(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING)

Have you decided when
you're going to your mother's?

I haven't phoned her yet.
I don't know what to do.

Are they here for a while?

No.

She'd never go.

(smarume)

I haven't been able to settle
back into a routine since Greece.

I've noticed.

Is something worrying you?

I've been thinking
about the flats.

Maybe, before next season,

they could be redecorated
and refurnished.

But I'd have to go back
to organise it.

Is it worth the trouble?

It might be good for business.

It's up to you.

Shame you didn't think of it
while you were there.

It would mean staying
for a month or two.

I couldn't have started anything
with people being there.

It's the end of the season now.
There are no more bookings.

Would you be all right
if I was away that long?

Hmm.

I expect so.

Hello, Mother?

How's your back?

Oh dear.

Well, that sounds hopeful.

No, he's fine.

No, I can't.
I'm sorry, but I'm off again.

Back to Greece.

Tomorrow.

I'll be working at the flats.

(BIRDS snuenue)

It has a built-in microphone.

PAUL:
Have you come for the day?

No. As long as you want.

PAUL:
Have you left Howard?

- No. (CHUCKLING)
- What are you doing here, then?

- I missed you.
- Oh, Jesus.

I couldn't stop thinking about you,

all on your own,
with no-one to sing to.

But how did you know
I'd still be here?

You told me
you weren't going anywhere.

I believed you.

Thanks for the recorder.

Are you going to
rush off again?

I can't believe it.

There's so much to say,
but I can't think of anything.

I told Howard I was going to
organise redecorating the flats.

Will you?

I'll have to do something,
in case he finds out.

I'll spend some of his money!
(CHUCKLING)

He must be very easy-going.

Everyone thinks that.
He's not, really.

Howard likes new things.

In the last few years, I've just been
one of his safe, secure projects

which he set up
when he married me.

There've been new conquests
since me.

Ifl left him,
I might become a challenge again.

But we won't
think about that yet.

Would you leave him for me?

Yes.

One day, I might.

I've been thinking.
You don't have to leave Howard.

We could get married here.

That's bigamy.

That doesn't matter.

We don't need
a piece of paper.

Hold on. There's something
I've got to know first.

- Do you love me, Gill?
-(LAUGHING) You know I do.

And what does it feel like?

Ah... Like I'm the
happiest person in the world.

The other happiest person
in the world.

Will you marry me?

Yes. I'll marry you.

- We'll have seven children.
- Seven?!

(LAUGHING)
No problem.

"Do you, Paul, take Gillian
to be your wife?"

I do.

"Do you, Gillian, take Paul
to be your husband,

"for better or worse,
in sickness or in health,

"for ever and ever,
till death do us part?"

(LAUGHING)
I do.

PAUL:
"The ring."

"You may kiss."

ls it a real pearl?

I expect so. But don't
get it wet, it might dissolve.

It's the best I could do,
I'm afraid.

I'm respectable now. You've made
an honest woman of me.

Where shall we go on honeymoon?
The Seychelles?

How about South America?

Rio...
When's the Carnival?

No, that all sounds
rather flashy.

We might as well just stay here.

J' Evermore and stay long... J'

We'd better get a move on.
The day trippers are arriving.

I'll go and pay the bill, then.

(GREEK some PLAYING)

- How did you find me?
-lt's so good to see you, Paul.

Thank God you're still here.

I was worried
you might have left by now.

I had trouble getting
the time off work.

And then, I didn't know if it
was the right thing to do or not.

But I've been so worried.

I wanted to be with you,
if only for a week.

Evelyn, listen to me.
What are you doing here?

I've come two thousand miles
to see you.

I know that.
How did you know I was here?

A woman you met called
a few weeks ago.

She left me this.

I telephoned her, and her husband
told me about this place.

- PAUL: What did he say?
- He was very helpful.

She said her name was Gillian.

- What did you tell her?
- What do you mean?

- Did you tell her I was ill?
- She didn't know.

She said she'd only met you
a couple of times.

She didn't tell me
where you were.

I don't think she wanted
to get involved.

Did you tell her I was ill?

Yes.

I only mentioned it.
She didn't stay long.

Where are you going?

To my flat. You haven't
anywhere to stay, have you?

EVELYN:
No.

I was gonna book
into a hotel.

You've got to remember,
I didn't know you'd still be here.

PAUL:
Well, you can stay in the flat.

Are you pleased to see me, then?

- You've opened my eyes.
- Why? What have I done?

I only wanted to help you.
To be with you.

What's going on, Paul?

It's not your fault.
You didn't know.

- Who is she?
-lt's Gillian.

She said she hardly knew you.

She's married!

Then why would she have
called on you,

or have my photograph?

You're really thick sometimes.

Oh, I feel so stupid.

I can't stay here.

Why not?
The more, the merrier.

You can't humiliate me like this.

You walked out once
and made a fool of me.

You can't expect me
to accept this.

What can I do about it?

Didn't ask you to come.

You sod.

Think how I must feel.

I love you!

Then hit me, and scream at me.

But you wouldn't, 'cause
the poor bugger's dying.

I don't feel
sorry for you anymore.

That's something good
that's come out of this.

I'm going for a walk.

When Gill comes back,
you should have plenty to talk about.

Paul?

EVELYN: Please don't ask me
what I'm doing here.

I phoned you.

Your husband told me
where you'd stayed in Greece.

I came to see Paul.

But I didn't realise.

God.

Did you tell him
I knew he's dying?

It's all he seemed
to want to know.

Where is he?

He said he was
going for a walk.

Oh, I feel so stupid!

What have I done?

We'll have a drink.

I'll tell you what's happened.

I won't lie this time.

It's true we met here.

(POURING DRINK)

We had, I suppose,
what you'd call "a holiday romance".

I know he thought about you,
and his family,

but I didn't know anything
about his past.

I didn't pity him, you see.

That's what it was in England.

That's why he ran away.

When I found out,

and decided to come back,

I didn't mention visiting you.

I wanted him to believe I'd come back
because I loved him.

But now, he'll never believe that.

He'll think I was deceitful...

I felt sorry for him.

If I hadn't have turned up,

he would never have known.

But I couldn't live with the thought
of Paul dying on his own.

If you'd known about me,
would that have been different?

I'd have been jealous, of course.

But I've known for a long time
we'd only have a short time together.

So I'd have accepted
he'd be happy without me.

I think I ought to
book into the hotel

and go back to England
as soon as I can.

The island is very small.
We can't avoid each other.

This is a situation
we have to face up to.

(smarume)

I'll move back downstairs.

You stay here if you want.

Where Paul goes...

will be up to him.

- PAUL: You've seen Gill?
- Yes.

How are you going to deal with me?

She's moved her things downstairs,
and I've settled in here.

The problem is,

-where are you going?
- I have a choice, do I?

This is just as difficult for us.

It's a farce.

All we need now is Gill's husband
to jump out of the cupboard.

(CHUCKLING)
And what would you do then?

I'm hungry, Paul.

Can you tell me where
I can get something to eat?

I'll take you for dinner.

I need a shower first.

Don't you think
you should speak to Gill?

No.

You're going to sulk.

It's cruel.

Whatever reason
she had to come here,

you should think
how she must feel.

I know she's been kind.

You were kind, as well,

but when I knew
I was going to die,

I thought of all the things
I'd never done.

Most of them, I never would.

Like writing a symphony.

That was just something
to dream about.

Like winning the football pools.

But one thing I wanted was...

VVeH,lhoped
I could find love.

- I loved you.
- That changed.

The wedding being
brought forward,

and everyone knowing
what a joke it all was.

With you, if we'd had six months
or sixty years together,

it wouldn't have
made much difference.

I would have got promotion,

we'd have bought
a bigger house,

had two-and-a-half children,

and then grown old gracefully.

With Gill, it was different.

I can't explain the feeling
without hurting you.

(smarume)

Don't drink too much.

You'll find somebody
better than me.

(INSECTS CHIRRUPING)

What are you doing?

I'll sleep out here.

What are you gonna do with that?

Water the plants.

Aren't you going to
kiss me goodnight?

PAUL: (SINGING)
J' La da da

J' Stay

J' Never a night
was like this before

J' Stay

J' Wanting you now
and for evermore

J' Stay

ILadadaladadaJ'

Are you gonna keep
me awake all night?

Have a drink.

How about some proper music?
Where's my cassette?

Here it is.

No, not that one.
My one! The old one.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

And don't shout.

You're drunk.

I'm not drunk!

I'd like to be.

What happened to
our wedding cake?

They took it back.

Sold it to another
couple of idiots.

Poor sods.

Eating our wedding cake.

What about your dress?

Would you wear it
when you marry Mr Right?

(CHUCKLING)
No. I'd get a new one.

I never liked it much, anyway.

Made me look pregnant.

I was never Mr Right.

Not for you.

I know that, now.

That's the one good thing
about this trip.

I should be madlyjealous
of you being with Gill,

but I really don't give a shit.

I thought I would have.

I did believe I loved you.

Ijust liked you an awful lot.

(CHUCKLING) If love is
never having to say you're sorry,

I never loved you.

I said I was sorry
about fifty million times.

I suppose I did come here
to make me feel better.

Not just for you.

And now, I feel so stupid.

Where's my cassette?

I want Prokofiev, Shostakovich.

You can rely on Shostakovich.
Where...

Where's my cassette?

- You're drunk.
- I am not drunk!

EVELYN:
Where are you going?

Gill's got my cassette.

Won't it wait until tomorrow?

No.

Here you are.
I could hear you.

I suppose we're divorced now.

Keep it.
I'll just take this.

I suppose you hate me now.

It's funny how love
can change so quickly.

I believed you.

I didn't want you to come back
because you felt sorry for me.

It won't ever be the same now,
you know.

Maybe I did come back
because I pitied you.

Maybe it was for me as well,
to make me feel worthwhile.

Would you have rather
been on your own?

No.

You were very kind.

I di...
I didn't want to hurt you.

(em sesame)

I know you won't believe me now,

but I do love you.

I can't imagine my life
without you.

(sesame)

EVELYN:
"I had a good journey here.

"The island is beautiful,
and very hot.

"Paul seems happy,
although things here

"are different than I imagined.

"I'll tell you about it
when I return next week.

"He's planning to phone you,

"but I expect that'll be
when I've gone."

(INAUDIBLE)

(INAUDIBLE)

(GREEK MUSIC PLAYING)

Oh, it's lovely! Thank you

I've been invited out tonight.
Do you mind?

Oh, of course not.
It's your last evening.

- Enjoy yourself.
- We'll wait up for you.

What you can do,
I can do.

Thanks again for the present.

She's a different person.
Look at her.

Maybe things haven't
turned out so bad.

No.

We should start thinking
about what we will do.

What's that, then?

Evelyn's been telling me
about a new laser treatment,

but we'd have to go to London.

We'll talk about it
when she's gone.

Okay.

J' Stay

J' Never a night
was like this before

- J' Stay... J'
- PAUL: Didn't get raped?

EVELYN: (CHUCKLING)
No such luck!

GILL:
Enjoy yourself?

Yes. We did Greek dancing,
we sang and drank a lot.

Too much!

Oh, if only life could
be like this all the time.

-("STAY" PLAYING)
- You're lucky, Paul.

I'm going to creep off
Good night, Evelyn.

Night.

No, I mean it.
You are lucky, Paul.

I've written to your parents.
I told them you'd phone.

Tie up all the loose ends.

Don't stay with me.

Go to Gill.

I'm gonna make myself a cup
of coffee, and finish my packing.

- J' Stay J'
- Go on!

J' Never a night
was like this before

J' Stay

J' Wanting you now
and for evermore... J'

(BIRDS snuenue)

- You've got everything?
- Yes, they've taken my cases on board.

Thanks, Gill.

Don't stop. Go on back.

I don't like long goodbyes.

I should have left you a letter.

That wasn't as difficult
aslthought

Wouldn't it be funny,
after all this,

if I got better?
If it just went away?

After all those goodbyes,
if I arrive home,

and carry on as if
nothing had happened.

GILL: Well, you never know.
There's always this new

laser treatment
I was talking about.

We could go back and try.
We needn't tell anyone.

Do you want to go back to England?

If it's going to help you, yes.

I don't care.

I can't tell you what
it'll be like at the time,

but now it's you,
my parents,

even Evelyn will suffer
more than me.

It's not so terrible for me.
It'll just happen.

But you'll have to go on.

You've got years ahead of you.
That's the problem.

Living's the biggest problem.

We're happier than
we've ever been,

so you mustn't cry
when I die.

Let's look at this realistically.

Forget all the stuff about
love and what it feels like.

There are millions of people
far worse off than me.

Think of all the handicapped people.

They suffer far greater pain
than I will,

and that could
go on for years.

Then, there are other
types of handicap.

Lonely people, who spend all
their lives with no-one to love them.

Or those who jump
from one thing to another,

who can't make anything
last for very long.

Well, that can't happen
to me now.

And think of the millions
who've never known life at all.

Who die from starvation, from disease,
from other people's ignorance.

Well, I've had twenty-one years,
and that's much luckier than them.

All in all,

there's no reason
to cry for me.

Paul...

I want to be buried
on the island.

And, afterwards, celebrate.

Buy the villagers
ouzo and moussaka.

I'd rather be remembered
as a singing fool

than a tragic young man.

Anyway, you never know.

I might be reborn
as the new Beethoven,

and write my symphony.

- PAUL: Do you love me, Gill?
- GILL: You know/do.

PAU L:
And what does it feel like?

GILL: Ah... Like I'm the
happiest person in the world.

PAUL: The other
happiest person in the world.

Will you marry me?

GILL:
Yes, I'll marry you.

- PAUL: We'll have seven children.
- GILL: Seven?!

No problem.