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Hey, Lynn.

You have to get ready.

It's my birthday, baby. Lynn, wait.

I'm going to open my present now.

You are reeling, Lynn.

I'm in love.

Thank you.

Oh, thank you. Thank you.

You look beautiful.

Why him?

Excuse me?

What are you capturing?

I like his face.

Look deeper.

What's the true story over there?

Excellent.

Rachel, the biggest flirt I know.

I'm her friend, Jacob.

Hi, Maria.

I'm sorry, I don't really know Rachel that well.

Don't worry.

I think they went to business school together.

I've been watching you.

You seem more comfortable with a camera in your hands than a drink.

Well, I'm still getting used to all of Dylan's friends.

Oh, it's not a criticism.

I feel pretty naked without my camera, too.

Oh, you're a photographer.

Something like that.

Great. You're probably famous. No.

The only famous ones, I just capture them.

Everyone has a story to tell in the film.

Yeah, those are my favorite photos.

The ones that tell a story.

It's her story. It's redundant.

She's hunting.

Excellent. Why's that?

She's hiding behind a talented colorist and expensive makeup.

But she needs to be desired in order to feel good about herself.

You just told that story.

Maybe, by accident.

I'm always afraid I'll miss it.

You never miss the moment if you're inside the photo.

The minute you become aware of it, the moment's lost.

You make it sound simple.

It is.

You just have to let go of your self -control.

My favorite photo.

Delight.

Nice focus.

Must have taken some time to set up.

Dylan had just asked me to marry him. I was so excited I wanted to capture it on

film.

Too bad you missed the moment.

He did have to ask me again. I forgot to answer him the first time.

Your self -control doesn't allow you to be present for your life.

Nice photo.

Makes me happy.

It's pretty well.

I recognize the lad.

You have good technical skill.

The rest you'll have to learn.

Call me if you want to talk more about it.

Not me.

Too much cell control?

Too little.

Sweetheart!

Come here.

Excuse me.

I'm good, I'm good.

It's all good.

The game is called I never Okay,

this is how it works You have to tell the group something you personally have

never done.

Yeah.

For those of you who have done it, you must drink.

Give me a refill.

Definitely. Yeah, like I would tell any one of you anything about myself.

No, no, no. You've got to be honest. Okay, that's the fun of it. We want to

out who's been the most outrageous.

What's the point of just talk?

I think they're playing truth or dare down the street.

Do you want action?

Second thought, it might be interesting to find out what people are willing to

be honest about.

Okay. All right.

I'll go first.

I'll go first. Okay. Let's see. I have never masturbated.

Oh, yeah.

I've never faked an orgasm.

I know I haven't.

I've never cheated on anyone.

I lied.

You've cheated?

Well, never on you, baby. You're the love of my life. You know that.

Maria, it's your turn.

Skip me.

Oh, come on, baby. It's your turn.

I'm tired of playing.

Maria. Maria.

Oh, um... I've never been

sexually uninhibited.

Don't you mean inhibited?

No, I mean uninhibited.

Well, I guess that's enough honesty for one night.

Rachel,

it's your turn.

Morning, beautiful.

Morning.

How's your head?

Ask me in an hour. I'll let you know.

Could I interest you in a massage or maybe something else?

Sounds great, especially the something else part.

Did you really mean what you said last night?

What did I say?

That you're always inhibited in bed.

Really? Yeah, really. I don't know how to explain it, but...

Yeah.

Would you let me teach you?

Teach me what?

How to be uninhibited.

Well, I don't think that's something you can teach, Dylan. I think...

I think you either are or you aren't.

I could tie you up.

Or we could do it in public.

Or how about with another woman?

A menage.

Hold on.

I don't want to be tied up or put on public display. And I definitely do not

want to have sex with you and some other woman.

So you won't even consider doing something risky?

Oh, like what? Like have an affair?

I have never been unfaithful to you, Maria.

Well, I can't even imagine having an affair.

I don't know how you ever could.

Well, that's your inhibition.

That is an inhibition I will live with.

Maria, that is not what I meant.

Come back to bed.

I can't. I'm too inhibited.

You know, it's like I don't even... I don't even know you right now.

Well, maybe you don't.

Amazing, aren't they?

They're beautiful.

I agree.

That's why I opened the gallery.

I'm Kate.

Maria.

Is there one in particular you're interested in?

Oh, does anyone actually buy them?

Of course.

You'd be surprised how many people collect erotica.

This artist is a favorite.

His nudes are like crazy. I can't keep them up for very long.

Unfortunately, he doesn't produce a lot of work, so I'm constantly looking for

new talent.

You know what? I think I know this photographer.

Do you have a picture of him?

Jacob? He won't let anyone take his photo.

Says it gives away his story.

Yeah, that's definitely him.

Apparently. Well, good. I want to introduce you to Stephanie.

So now you're rubbing my face in it.

What are you talking about, baby? Stephanie's for you.

I hope Dylan paid you in advance.

Good.

Here is your home.

Hope you brought clothes with you.

See ya.

She was a present for you.

Your plan is a little myopic.

What do you mean?

You can't just buy me a girl and hope I snap out of it.

I mean, I can't change who I am like that, that fast.

Dylan, I think this is going to take some time.

I have some things that I need to work out on my own.

If you put partners, I can be whatever you need me to be.

This is not about you, Dylan.

It's about me.

I mean, I just can't let go of myself.

Of my self -control.

And I think that I need to experience some things alone before I can bring it

into our relationship.

What are you saying?

I don't know.

I don't know.

It sounds a lot like you're saying that you're leaving me.

I think maybe I am.

For a little while.

For how long?

A week? A month? I don't know. How long did it take you to learn to let

yourself go?

A lifetime, baby.

A lifetime.

Well, I'm not willing to be away from you for that long.

You promise?

I promise I just don't want to lose you I love you That won't

change

I can tell you're hurt.

I can feel your pain.

How an empty bed is so hard to claim.

I walked out that door.

You stayed in my heart.

And I'm coming back for you.

Say goodbye.

And they say hello.

Some time -

I'm Elise. I live across the way. Oh, hi, Maria.

Sorry, this week is still fine together.

Your place is great.

Thanks. I love your dress. Thank you.

Lunch? No, work.

Is this one of yours?

Oh, I wish.

I'm not ready to have a real live model, so I settle for sensuous fruit.

Nice view.

I always wondered how our place looked from here.

I'll bet you can see everything at night.

You don't, uh, you don't shut your curtains?

Don't have any.

But you knew that already.

I'm sorry.

About what?

About watching you.

Don't be sorry.

Dan didn't know you were there.

But you saw me.

It made the sex better knowing you were there. I always wondered how we looked

together.

In fact, did you get any shots of us last night?

No, I just wanted to see what you'd look like through the lens.

Too bad. I kind of hoped you'd photographed us.

Why?

Would you?

Would I photograph you having sex?

Yeah.

I would have to get over about a lifetime of moral issues before I...

what.

I'll post it to you now, and you can pay me back with pictures.

Um... Okay.

Clothes are too restricting.

How would you like me?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I think you're ready.

I'll see you tonight.

Yeah, yeah, it's good.

So, are they ready?

They're ready.

Look at the photos you processed.

Of course they do.

Wouldn't you?

Most of the stuff that comes in this joint is either he needs a little

party, the family dog.

Now, I look forward to some interesting work.

And you definitely qualify.

Nice work.

It's pretty amazing to capture someone's expression, especially when it's the

only thing they're wearing.

How are you, Maria?

I'm, uh, I'm fine, Jacob.

Mia?

These are good.

Oh, thanks. I had a great model.

What are those?

Oh, those are for a friend.

Will the friend mind?

Um...

What are you doing right now?

Nothing. Okay.

Wow.

This is where you work?

Most of the time.

They're lovely.

They're strippers.

Or they, those women, deal with men who want them sexually.

And you don't.

I just want their souls.

And they give them to you?

Yes.

Why did you bring me here?

I have things to teach you.

About what?

About passion.

Here's one.

What? Here's a photograph.

Something that inspires you the best of the lot.

Why? Just do it.

That one.

Now burn it.

What?

You're kidding.

No, I'm very serious. Burn it.

You're crazy.

Why?

That was beautiful.

It wasn't true.

If you can't find the truth in someone else's work,

you'll never see it in your own.

That, I think.

It's you.

I'm leaving.

Hang it on your head, you war.

It might inspire some passion in you.

I have passion.

You have control.

Look at me.

This isn't passion. You don't know what it feels like.

How it burns your soul. How it aches to be released. How it channels through

your camera into your film.

Yeah. Too much control and you hate it.

That's why you came with me today.

I did not come here to have an affair with you.

You came here to learn.

But what you walk away with is up to you.

Why should I trust you?

You can't.

Why not?

Because I don't want anything from you.

Don't move.

What are you doing?

Photographing you. No way.

The story's just starting.

I want it on film.

Oh, so you can capture it like all your soul.

Exactly.

You need to leave now.

What's this?

Take them.

They're yours.

Come pick up four with your camera and be ready to work.

Late night?

Dylan.

I've got your mail.

Thanks.

You... You didn't have to come all the way here for that.

Apparently not.

Oh, Dylan!

You want some coffee?

No, thanks.

It's not time yet.

I'm not ready.

Well, come home when you are then.

Anything interesting today?

Prints, full frame, sloppy borders.

Okay. Now, what name you want these under?

Jacob Mills.

These are Jake's? Oh, my God. I love his work.

Okay. Now, let's see. That $3 ,200 will be extra processing.

Okay. So, you tell Jake.

They'll be ready next week.

Okay.

Thanks.

Get something?

Can I come in?

I'm getting ready for a gallery opening tonight.

You told me to come here ready to work.

We are working.

at home.

In other words, you want me to leave?

I'll meet you at the 15th Street Gallery at 8.

You're assuming a lot.

I never assume.

Hi, how'd they turn out? Oh, let's go see.

You brought some paint.

Okay.

Right here.

These are beautiful.

Oh, my God. I had no idea you were so good.

Can I get prints of these? Yeah, sure. Just choose the ones you like best.

You're the best.

Cleo is going to love them.

So, how long have you guys been together?

It feels brand new, but we've been together for five years.

Wow. You know, I thought you two were still in the honey mood.

Honey mood? Yeah, you know, new relationship, butterflies, sex all the

Honey mood.

Honey mood.

I like that.

Yeah. That's us.

I don't know what it is.

I just can't get enough of Dan.

Every time I see him, my stomach flips and I want to strip on the spot.

Do I sound crazy?

You sound happy. I think it's wonderful.

I've only ever felt that at the beginning.

You're at the beginning of something right now, aren't you?

I don't know.

Do you have an hour?

I'm all ears.

You know, I just, I don't know how to explain it.

The effect he has on me, it's like I'm hypnotized by his voice.

How long have you known him?

Oh, two, maybe three days.

Okay, that's intense.

Yeah, I know.

But I don't want intense.

I mean, I'm supposed to marry the man of my dreams in a couple of months, and I

cannot stop thinking about this other guy.

I mean, he makes me feel like I could do anything.

Hang on.

You're engaged?

Well, don't get me wrong. I mean, Dylan's a great guy, and I love him, but

everything's always been about Dylan's career.

I mean, all of our vacations were business trips. All of his friends

the same company, and, well, I mean, he thought my photography was nice, but

couldn't see the point in giving up garage space for a darkroom.

I don't know. I mean, I didn't like who I was becoming, so he gave me some space

to figure it out.

And up popped Jacob.

Something like that.

And, well, I'm starting to like who I am again, and it's all your fault.

What did I do?

You posed naked and let me take some really hot pictures.

You should be proud. I didn't even let you exhibit those. They're so good.

I'm not good enough for that. If I'm willing to let you hang my naked ass on

wall for everyone and God to see, honey, you're good.

I gotta go. Make myself sexy for my man.

Have fun tonight.

Men who make your stomach flip don't come around often.

So take advantage of this one.

Cute. I'm here.

You don't need to look for me.

I'll come to you.

Hi, Maria. How are you?

You look beautiful.

Thank you. Move away from the crowd where I can see you.

Showing off our good work.

Did you like the dress?

where are you

Thanks.

Hi.

Did, um, Jacob Mills pick up his last order?

Your news?

It goes into you?

No! I did the pasta thing, okay?

There's some really great ones for you in here.

Here. Well, thanks. I'm totally embarrassed.

Oh, don't be. You've got a great ass.

Jacob makes everyone look amazing.

Well, do you know him well?

No, I can't say that I do. He's been coming here for a while, and I've done

stuff for him on the side, and, well, you know.

Nah, I can't say that I know him at all.

Okay, well, thanks for these.

I don't think I'm brave enough to look at them here.

No problem.

You ain't got nothing to worry about.

You want to see something scary?

Are these yours?

No, Jacob took them the first night we were together. Let me see.

Baby, these are amazing.

Did this guy do this for a living?

He really captured you in these.

Captured me?

You know...

He said he does that to people. He, uh, he captures their souls.

He said that?

He sounds like a guy who knows what he's doing, and he's done it before.

You know, that's what I thought, too, when I first met him. I thought he was

too smooth, but I don't know. There's, uh, something about him.

Oh, there's something, all right.

You take this?

Oh, yes.

screwing around.

This is more than just screwing around.

Baby, this is art.

Oh, what are you talking about? He's a handsome guy, a great model.

Good model, my ass. He may have captured your soul, but you do something else

with your photos.

You see the truth.

And through your eyes, it's beautiful.

Wow, I don't know what to say. You make me sound special.

You are.

I've got to go.

Diane's coming.

Thanks for showing me those. They're really great.

Can I come in?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I should go.

You're here? Join us.

I'm trying a new series of photos.

Tracy's my new model.

Tracy.

Maria. Hi.

Oh, I don't mean to interrupt.

Oh, you're not interrupting.

You're being silly. It's nice having you here.

You know, Jake gets really boring when he's setting up shots.

Maria, what should we feature?

What?

Do you want to see her ass?

Tracy, show Maria your ass.

It's a nice ass, isn't it?

A little more this way, darling.

Yes, that's it.

I need hands.

No, no, no. Not yours, Tracy.

Keep them in front of you. Maria, put your hands on Tracy's back.

It isn't working.

Take your clothes off, Maria.

What? Take them off. They're in my shop.

Oh, okay.

Kiss her neck.

Thank you.

Coffee? What's up?

I don't know what I'm doing anymore.

With Jacob or myself for that matter.

Start with Jacob.

Okay, I went over to his studio last night without calling.

Testing him?

Yeah, maybe.

And he was in the middle of a shoot with this beautiful naked girl, and so I was

going to leave.

But then he started playing this game, and he wanted me to stay, wanted my

opinion, my help with the shoot, posing, so I stayed.

And?

And it was incredible.

It was like when I took off my clothes, all my fear left you, and every sense

was tuned into Tracy.

The other woman.

Yeah, I was cheating on Jacob with Tracy in front of him.

Cheating implies you have an exclusive relationship.

Yeah, and Jacob's made it very clear that he's not responsible to me.

So what's the problem?

I'm afraid.

I mean, I'm afraid of what I'm not. I'm afraid of what I might become.

My inhibitions have messed up every relationship I have ever had.

I mean, maybe deep down, I really am a prude.

You think that's funny.

Thanks for stopping by.

Do you have any idea how ridiculous you sound?

Look, I really do have a lot of work to do.

Have you ever looked at your photos?

They're some of the most sexually explicit and tasteful I've ever seen.

They're not the work of a prude, let me tell you.

But I never would have taken those photos if I hadn't seen Jacob's show.

You slept with a woman last night. Ever done that before?

But that's, again, Jacob.

Whatever. He may be indirectly involved, but ultimately you're the one making

the choices.

Look, um...

I really do have to go. I have to meet Jacob at the gallery.

Maria, you're not the person you think you are.

It's just a story you made up about yourself.

This guy Jacob is providing material for a new story.

But only you can rewrite it.

Hi. Jacob asked me to give this to you.

Did he deliver this himself?

He was here, creating up some of his pieces from the show.

These are coming down?

Well, most of them sold, but Jacob's taking the rest.

Knowing him, he'll probably keep the frames and burn the prints.

You know, nothing I ever say convinces him to let me keep the ones that don't

sell.

Yeah, I've seen him do it.

Why?

He says he only sells the truth.

In other words, if no one buys it, he feels like he's failed at capturing the

soul of his subject.

It's like a big power trip to him.

Maybe. His talent is in making us fall in love with the people he takes

of. He takes us into the soul, and it's like he's guiding us on a tour to

somewhere beautiful.

It's weird, though.

I've never seen the same model in more than a handful of his photographs.

It's like he falls in love and captures the truth on film and moves on.

Collection of souls.

You're here.

What, Maria?

I need to talk to you.

I'm busy.

I need to know what to expect from this relationship.

We're working together.

That's all.

Is that what you call it? You have sex with everyone you work with?

That had nothing to do with it.

You know, I opened myself up to you. I trusted you.

But you obviously don't care about that.

I do care.

Your passion is a gift.

Well, then how can you be so cold to me if it's my passion you covet so much?

It's the only way I know how to be.

That's not true.

Your work is incredibly alive. You bring me to life when we make love.

I really have to finish this.

I'll make it up to you.

I know.

I trust you.

Ali!

Ali!

Hey, hey, hey.

Hi. Come on over.

I have some wine.

So, I went to see Jacob.

He was working when I got to his studio, but he let me in.

How considerate of him.

You know, I'm finally starting to understand him.

I mean, he's starting to feel something for me, but he doesn't know how to

express it, so he shuts me out.

He tells you this? He shuts everybody out.

I mean, he says that he doesn't want anything from me, but, you know, I know

he's lying. I mean, he will realize that he does not want me to leave.

I'm glad you got home before Dan did.

I need to ask you something.

Sure.

Would you photograph us making love right here like Jacob did with you and

Tracy?

I've never done anything like that before.

I know. That's why you're so perfect.

There's nothing polished or jaded about you.

We'd even pay you.

Hold on. Okay, so not only will you let me take photos of you and Dan making

love, but you want to pay me.

You're the artist.

We just want copies of the good ones.

Wow.

Okay,

when?

Tonight.

Okay, so I have to get over every fear I know, and you are asking me to do it

immediately.

Okay.

Thank you. It really means a lot to both of us.

Okay, now get out of here so I can stop shaking.

I'll call you when we're ready.

Okay.

What am I doing?

Now what?

Can I come in?

Dylan.

Now's not really a good time.

It never is.

Well, I have to work tonight. I have to get ready.

May I?

These

are

really good.

Thanks.

You know, you should show these.

There's a gallery down on 15th Street that's got some pretty racy stuff. I bet

they'd love these.

You know that gallery?

Oh, yeah.

I mean, I knew you were getting into photography. You know, I just wanted to

what other people were doing.

Your stuff is better than anything I've seen there.

Um, Dylan, you know, I really do have to get ready for my shoot tonight.

I'll go then.

I was just wondering how you're doing.

I'm sorry, Dylan.

How are you?

How am I?

I miss you, okay?

I'm just wondering if you're coming home again.

I'll talk to you soon, okay?

I look forward to it, baby.

I need you to make love to me.

I can't believe how much my life has changed since I met you.

I mean, I was so inhibited that I couldn't even fantasize.

But I feel so free now.

I just photographed two people making love in

my loft.

Thank you for loving me so well.

Hello, gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you brought me to attend today. I

think you are going to like these.

These people were amazing.

Cool. I can't wait.

Now, I don't know how Jacob knew that you'd be here, but you did.

Here.

It's for you.

Another photo shoot.

Okay, gotta go.

Have fun. Bye. Can't wait to see the film.

She's beautiful.

Stay here.

The light's best on her skin.

Start shooting.

What do you got, Rick?

like this.

Hi.

You're... cure.

Home.

I'm home.

So are you done doing whatever it is you had to do?

Being inhibited was just a story I made up about myself.

But I believed it.

And I let it affect every relationship I've ever had.

I thought you could fix me.

And then when you couldn't, I drove you away.

No, you didn't drive me away, baby.

I'm right here.

Well, you need to be right here.

I love my work, Dylan.

It... It satisfies something very deep in me.

Well, I know the garage is cramped, but it would make a nice studio.

Or you could keep your loft if you wanted to.

Well, the loft does have a better view.

But if I worked at home, we could have lunch together.

We could have long...

Long lunches.

I'll bring takeout.

First, I'll start with the wontons.

And next, I'm going to move down to the fried rice.

Next, I'd like some barbecue pork.

I can't believe you're leaving.

I still want you to model for me when you can.

You make my work great.

This is the best one, I think.

Oh, my God, it's beautiful.

Dan, I'm going to go crazy over this. Thank you so much.

I've been talking to the owner of the 15th Street Gallery, and I want your

permission to share the photos of you and Dan. I think they're my best work.

Dan and I already talked it over, and we'd be honored to be in your show.

Thank you so much. You have no idea how much it means to me that you trust me

that much. Are you kidding?

You're the best there is.

All right, babe, ready for another... Hey, how you doing?

Dylan, this is Elise, my best friend.

I've heard so much about you.

Nice to finally put a face to the name.

I understand Maria's trying to talk you into doing more work for her. Yes.

Good. Well, I hope we'll be seeing you around a lot.

You definitely will.

Bye, honey.

I have to go.

I'm going to start bawling.

Jacob. It's been a long time. I've missed you here.

There were some things I had to take care of.

It's good to be back in town.

How are you, Maria?

I'm really well, thank you.

You look happy.

Kate was kind enough to let me show my work for a couple of weeks.

Don't believe Maria.

I had to beg her to let me show these.

There were three galleries that threatened to put a contract out on me

because I stole her away.

The opening's Friday. Can you make it?

I'm sorry.

I'll be in Miami.

Happiness really suits you.

You look beautiful.

Thank you, Jacob.

I feel free.

Same old passion.

Different story.

Always a mystery with that one.

I don't know about that.