"NOTTING HILL" (1999)

NOTTING HILL

by

Richard Curtis

MixMixthrough to William, 35, relaxed, pleasant, informal.through to William, 35, relaxed, pleasant, informal. WeWefollow him as he walks down Portobello Road, carrying afollow him as he walks down Portobello Road, carrying a loadloadof bread.of bread.It is spring.It is spring.

It's a full fruit market day.It's a full fruit market day.

AAman in denims exits the tattoo studio.man in denims exits the tattoo studio.

Sure enough, a girl exits with a huge threaded blueSure enough, a girl exits with a huge threaded blue bouffant.bouffant.

AAfrantic crowded Portobello market.frantic crowded Portobello market.

2.2.

TheThecamera finally settles on a stall selling beautifulcamera finally settles on a stall selling beautiful stained glass windows of various sizes, some featuringstained glass windows of various sizes, some featuring biblical scenes and saints.biblical scenes and saints.

Shot of Tony proudly setting out a board outside hisShot of Tony proudly setting out a board outside his restaurant, the sign still being painted.restaurant, the sign still being painted.He receives andHe receives and approves a huge fresh salmon.approves a huge fresh salmon.

WeWearrive outside his blue-doored house just off Portobello.arrive outside his blue-doored house just off Portobello.

TheThehouse has far too many things in it.house has far too many things in it.Definitely two-Definitely two- bachelor flat.bachelor flat.

Spike appears.Spike appears.An unusual looking fellow.An unusual looking fellow.He has unusualHe has unusual hairs, unusual facial hair and an unusual Welsh accent:hairs, unusual facial hair and an unusual Welsh accent: very white, as though his flesh has never seen the sun.very white, as though his flesh has never seen the sun.HeHe wears only shorts.wears only shorts.

3.3.

TheThet-shirt is white with a horrible looking plastic alient-shirt is white with a horrible looking plastic alien coming out of it, jaws open, blood everywhere.coming out of it, jaws open, blood everywhere.It says 'IIt says 'I Love Blood.'Love Blood.'

HeHeheads back up the stairs... talks as he changes...heads back up the stairs... talks as he changes...

AndAndhe re-enters in a white t-shirt, with a large arrow,he re-enters in a white t-shirt, with a large arrow, pointing down to his flies, saying, "Get It Here.'pointing down to his flies, saying, "Get It Here.'

HeHecomes down wearing it.comes down wearing it.Lots of hearts, saying, 'You'reLots of hearts, saying, 'You're thethemost beautiful woman in the world.'most beautiful woman in the world.'

4.4.

Spike turns and walks upstairs.Spike turns and walks upstairs.Revealing that on the backRevealing that on the back ofofthe t-shirt, also printed in big letters, is writtenthe t-shirt, also printed in big letters, is written 'Fancy a fuck?''Fancy a fuck?'

AAsmall unpretentious store... named 'The Travel Book Co.'small unpretentious store... named 'The Travel Book Co.'

William enters.William enters.

ItItis a small shop, slightly chaotic, bookshelvesis a small shop, slightly chaotic, bookshelves everywhere, with little secret bits round corners with eveneverywhere, with little secret bits round corners with even more books. Martin, William's sole employee, is waitingmore books. Martin, William's sole employee, is waiting enthusiastically. He is keen, an uncrushable optimist.enthusiastically. He is keen, an uncrushable optimist. Perhaps without cause. A few seconds later, William standsPerhaps without cause. A few seconds later, William stands gloomily behind the desk.gloomily behind the desk.

5.5.

HeHesalutes and bolts out of the door -- as he does, a womansalutes and bolts out of the door -- as he does, a woman walks in. We only just glimpse her.walks in. We only just glimpse her.

CutCutto William working.to William working.He looks up casually.He looks up casually.And seesAnd sees something.something.His reaction is hard to read.His reaction is hard to read.After a pause...After a pause...

ItItis Anna Scott, the biggest movie star in the world --is Anna Scott, the biggest movie star in the world -- here --in his shop.here --in his shop.The most divine, subtle, beautifulThe most divine, subtle, beautiful woman on earth. When she speaks she is very self-assuredwoman on earth. When she speaks she is very self-assured andandself-contained.self-contained.

SheShewanders over to a shelf as he watches her -- and pickswanders over to a shelf as he watches her -- and picks outouta quite smart coffee table book.a quite smart coffee table book.

HeHepicks up a book on the counter.picks up a book on the counter.

William suddenly spies something odd on the small TVWilliam suddenly spies something odd on the small TV monitor behind him.monitor behind him.

HerHereyes follow him as he moves toward the back of the shopeyes follow him as he moves toward the back of the shop andandapproaches a man in slightly ill-fitting clothes.approaches a man in slightly ill-fitting clothes.

6.6.

HeHereturns to his desk.returns to his desk.In the monitor we just glimpse, asIn the monitor we just glimpse, as does William, the book coming out of the trousers and putdoes William, the book coming out of the trousers and put back on the shelves.back on the shelves.The thief drifts out toward the door.The thief drifts out toward the door.

7.7.

Anna, who has observed all this, is looking at a blue bookAnna, who has observed all this, is looking at a blue book ononthe counter.the counter.

SheShesmiles.smiles.Suddenly the thief is there.Suddenly the thief is there.

SheShesigns his scruffy piece of paper.signs his scruffy piece of paper.He tries to read it.He tries to read it.

Thief leaves.Thief leaves.

8.8.

SheShehands William a note and the book he said was rubbish.hands William a note and the book he said was rubbish. HeHetalks as he handles the transaction.talks as he handles the transaction.

HeHedrops in one of the signed books.drops in one of the signed books.

SheShelooks at him with a slight smile.looks at him with a slight smile.

AndAndleaves.leaves.She's out of his life forever.She's out of his life forever.William is aWilliam is a little dazed.little dazed.Seconds later Martin comes back in.Seconds later Martin comes back in.

ButButWilliam's innate natural English discretion takes over.William's innate natural English discretion takes over.

They set about drinking their coffee.They set about drinking their coffee.

9.9.

Martin shakes his head.Martin shakes his head.William drinks his cappuccino.William drinks his cappuccino.

William sets off.William sets off.

William collects his juice in a coffee shop on WesbourneWilliam collects his juice in a coffee shop on Wesbourne Park Road.Park Road.

William swings out of the little shop -- he turns theWilliam swings out of the little shop -- he turns the corner of Portobello Road and bumps straight into Anna.corner of Portobello Road and bumps straight into Anna. TheTheorange juice, in its foam cup, flies.orange juice, in its foam cup, flies.It soaks Anna.It soaks Anna.

10.10.

HeHegrabs some paper napkins and starts to clean it off --grabs some paper napkins and starts to clean it off -- getting far too near her breasts in the panic of it...getting far too near her breasts in the panic of it...

HeHejumps back.jumps back.

InInhis diffident ways, he is confident, despite her beinghis diffident ways, he is confident, despite her being genuinely annoyed.genuinely annoyed.She turns and looks at him.She turns and looks at him.

HeHedoesn't lie -- it is eighteen yards away.doesn't lie -- it is eighteen yards away.She looksShe looks down. She looks up at him.down. She looks up at him.

They enter.They enter.She carries a few stylish bags.She carries a few stylish bags.

William runs in further -- it's a mess.William runs in further -- it's a mess.He kicks some oldHe kicks some old shoes under the stairs, bins an unfinished pizza and hidesshoes under the stairs, bins an unfinished pizza and hides aaplate of breakfast in a cupboard.plate of breakfast in a cupboard.She enters the kitchen.She enters the kitchen.

AndAndhe guides her up the stairs, after taking the bag ofhe guides her up the stairs, after taking the bag of books from her...books from her...

11.11.

SheSheheads upstairs.heads upstairs.

William is tidying up frantically.William is tidying up frantically.Then he hears Anna'sThen he hears Anna's feet on the stairs.feet on the stairs.She walks down, wearing a short,She walks down, wearing a short, sparkling black top beneath her leather jacket.sparkling black top beneath her leather jacket.With herWith her trainers still on.trainers still on.He is dazzled by the sight of her.He is dazzled by the sight of her.

HeHemoves to his very empty fridge -- and offers its onlymoves to his very empty fridge -- and offers its only contents.contents.

12.12.

Pause.Pause.She looks at him deep.She looks at him deep.

ItIthas taken a lot to get this out loud.has taken a lot to get this out loud.He is not aHe is not a smooth-talking man.smooth-talking man.

SheShesmiles.smiles.She's cool.She's cool.

HeHeguides her toward the door.guides her toward the door.

InIna slightly awkward moment, he shows her out the door.a slightly awkward moment, he shows her out the door. HeHecloses the door and shakes his head in wonder.closes the door and shakes his head in wonder.Then...Then...

......He shakes his head again in horror and wanders backHe shakes his head again in horror and wanders back along the corridor in silence.along the corridor in silence.There's a knock on theThere's a knock on the door.door.He moves back, casually...He moves back, casually...

HeHeopens the door.opens the door.It's her.It's her.

13.13.

HeHeshoots into the kitchen and picks up the forgottenshoots into the kitchen and picks up the forgotten shopping bag.shopping bag.Then returns and hands it to her.Then returns and hands it to her.

They stand in that corridor -- in that small space.They stand in that corridor -- in that small space.SecondSecond time saying goodbye.time saying goodbye.A strange feeling of intimacy.A strange feeling of intimacy.SheShe leans forward and she kisses him.leans forward and she kisses him.Total silence.Total silence.A realA real sense of the strangers of those lips, those famous lips onsense of the strangers of those lips, those famous lips on his.his.They part.They part.

Suddenly there is a clicking of a key in the lock.Suddenly there is a clicking of a key in the lock.

Spike walks in.Spike walks in.

Spike walks past unsuspiciously and heads into the kitchen.Spike walks past unsuspiciously and heads into the kitchen.

14.14.

AndAndleaves them in the corridor.leaves them in the corridor.

AndAndshe leaves, with just a touch of William's hand.she leaves, with just a touch of William's hand.SpikeSpike comes out of the kitchen, eating something white out of acomes out of the kitchen, eating something white out of a styrofoam container with a spoon.styrofoam container with a spoon.

TheThelights are off.lights are off.William and Spike on the couch, justWilliam and Spike on the couch, just thethelight from the TV playing on their faces.light from the TV playing on their faces.Cut to theCut to the TVTVfull screen.full screen.There is Anna.There is Anna.She is in a stylish WoodyShe is in a stylish Woody Allen type modern romantic comedy, "Gramercy Park," inAllen type modern romantic comedy, "Gramercy Park," in black and white.black and white.

Anna's character -- Woody Anna -- is walking around theAnna's character -- Woody Anna -- is walking around the gallery with her famous co-star, Michael.gallery with her famous co-star, Michael.They should beThey should be thetheperfect couple, but there is tension.perfect couple, but there is tension.Anna is notAnna is not happy.happy.

15.15.

AndAndafter a couple of seconds -- wow -- she smiles.after a couple of seconds -- wow -- she smiles.

TheThenext day.next day.William and Martin quietly co-existing.William and Martin quietly co-existing.AnAn annoying customer enters.annoying customer enters.Mr. Smith.Mr. Smith.

Pause.Pause.

William looks up.William looks up.At that moment the entire window isAt that moment the entire window is suddenly taken up by the huge side of a bus, obscuring thesuddenly taken up by the huge side of a bus, obscuring the light -- and entirely covered with a portrait of Anna --light -- and entirely covered with a portrait of Anna -- from her new film, "Helix."from her new film, "Helix."

16.16.

William heads upstairs and pauses.William heads upstairs and pauses.Spike coming down,Spike coming down, wearing full body scuba diving gear.wearing full body scuba diving gear.

TheThetwo of them fixing a cup of tea in the kitchen.two of them fixing a cup of tea in the kitchen.

TheThetwo of them on the rooftop terrace, passing the day.two of them on the rooftop terrace, passing the day. William is reading 'The bookseller.'William is reading 'The bookseller.'The terrace is smallThe terrace is small andandthe plants aren't great -- but it overlooks London inthe plants aren't great -- but it overlooks London in aarather wonderful way.rather wonderful way.Spike still in scuba gear, gogglesSpike still in scuba gear, goggles on.on.

17.17.

William closes his eyes in exasperation.William closes his eyes in exasperation.

Spike looks back and relaxes.Spike looks back and relaxes.

William freezes -- then looks at Spike.William freezes -- then looks at Spike.

18.18.

William on the phone.William on the phone.We hear the formal man at the otherWe hear the formal man at the other endendof the phone.of the phone.And then intercut with him.And then intercut with him.

Spike happens to be in the foreground of this shot.Spike happens to be in the foreground of this shot.He'sHe's reading a newspaper.reading a newspaper.

19.19.

Flinstone is indeed the magic word.Flinstone is indeed the magic word.

HeHepractices how to sound.practices how to sound.

WeWehear her voice -- don't see her.hear her voice -- don't see her.

20.20.

William jumps off a bus and walks toward the Ritz.William jumps off a bus and walks toward the Ritz.HeHe carries a small bunch of roses.carries a small bunch of roses.

HeHeapproaches the lifts.approaches the lifts.At the lift, he pushes the buttonAt the lift, he pushes the button andandthe doors open.the doors open.As he is getting in, William isAs he is getting in, William is jointed by a young man.jointed by a young man.His name is Tarquin.His name is Tarquin.

William pushes the button.William pushes the button.They wait for the doors toThey wait for the doors to close.close.

TheThelift lands.lift lands.William gets out.William gets out.So does Tarquin.So does Tarquin.RoomsRooms 30-35 are to the left.30-35 are to the left.35-39 to the right.35-39 to the right.William headsWilliam heads right. So does Tarquin.right. So does Tarquin.

William is puzzled.William is puzzled.He slows down as he approaches roomHe slows down as he approaches room 38.38.So does Tarquin.So does Tarquin.William spots, so does Tarquin.William spots, so does Tarquin. William points at the number.William points at the number.

HeHeknocks.knocks.A bright, well-tailored American girl opens theA bright, well-tailored American girl opens the door.door.

21.21.

SheShehands them a very slick, expensively produced presshands them a very slick, expensively produced press kits, with the poster picture of Anna, for the film 'Helix.'kits, with the poster picture of Anna, for the film 'Helix.'

AAfew seconds later -- they enter the main waiting room.few seconds later -- they enter the main waiting room. There are a number of journalists waiting for theirThere are a number of journalists waiting for their audience.audience.

They both turn to William for his opinion.They both turn to William for his opinion.

They sit down as Karen goes off.They sit down as Karen goes off.

William goes for the cover-up.William goes for the cover-up.

22.22.

Pause.Pause.He's in trouble.He's in trouble.

Saved by the bell.Saved by the bell.

HeHeis shown in through big golden doors.is shown in through big golden doors.Karen staysKaren stays outside.outside.

There Anna is, framed in the window.There Anna is, framed in the window.Glorious.Glorious.

There are lots of other flowers in the room.There are lots of other flowers in the room.

AAfair amount of tension.fair amount of tension.These two people hardly knowThese two people hardly know each other -- and the first and last time they met, theyeach other -- and the first and last time they met, they kissed.kissed.

23.23.

AtAtwhich moment Jeremy, Karen's boss, comes in.which moment Jeremy, Karen's boss, comes in.A fairlyA fairly grave, authoritative fifty-year-old PR man consulting agrave, authoritative fifty-year-old PR man consulting a list.list.

William nods.William nods.

William shrugs his shoulders.William shrugs his shoulders.Jeremy settles at a littleJeremy settles at a little desk in the corner and makes notes.desk in the corner and makes notes.A pause.A pause.WilliamWilliam feels he has to act the part.feels he has to act the part.They sit in chairs oppositeThey sit in chairs opposite each other.each other.

Anna nods.Anna nods.

Jeremy leaves.Jeremy leaves.

24.24.

William puts his head in his hands.William puts his head in his hands.He was panic.He was panic.

Re-enter Jeremy.Re-enter Jeremy.

Jeremy exits.Jeremy exits.

25.25.

It's a challenge.It's a challenge.

Pause.Pause.Then they move towards each other when... JeremyThen they move towards each other when... Jeremy enters.enters.

Jeremy goes out -- it's their last seconds.Jeremy goes out -- it's their last seconds.

They look at each other.They look at each other.Jeremy enters, with anotherJeremy enters, with another journalists in row.journalists in row.Anna and William stand and shake handsAnna and William stand and shake hands formally.formally.

William exits fairly despondent and heads for the door.William exits fairly despondent and heads for the door. Tarquin is in the corridor calling on his mobile phone.Tarquin is in the corridor calling on his mobile phone.

26.26.

William can't think his way out of this.William can't think his way out of this.

HeHeturns to go, but is accosted by Karen.turns to go, but is accosted by Karen.

AAforty-year-old actor with great presence warmly shakesforty-year-old actor with great presence warmly shakes William's hand.William's hand.

27.27.

Same room same seat, minutes later, with a monolingualSame room same seat, minutes later, with a monolingual foreign actor and an interpreter.foreign actor and an interpreter.

AndAndnow William is sitting opposite an eleven-year-oldnow William is sitting opposite an eleven-year-old American girl.American girl.

28.28.

William emerges traumatized into the corridor.William emerges traumatized into the corridor.It is fullIt is full ofofcamera crews.camera crews.And there is Karen.And there is Karen.

They knock on her door.They knock on her door.

William enters.William enters.A certain nervousness.A certain nervousness.They are aloneThey are alone again.again.

29.29.

Bella and Max are in the kitchen.Bella and Max are in the kitchen.

TheTheoven seems to be smoking a little.oven seems to be smoking a little.Then the bell rings.Then the bell rings.

It's hard timing.It's hard timing.Max shoots out of the kitchen.Max shoots out of the kitchen.

30.30.

MaxMaxheads for the door impatiently.heads for the door impatiently.He opens it and turnsHe opens it and turns back without looking at William and Anna standing there.back without looking at William and Anna standing there.

William and Anna move along the corridor to the kitchen.William and Anna move along the corridor to the kitchen.

Bella is there.Bella is there.

HeHerises from his stove position.rises from his stove position.

31.31.

Door bell goes.Door bell goes.

MaxMaxopens the door -- it is Honey.opens the door -- it is Honey.

SheShedoes a little pose, having worn a real party dress.does a little pose, having worn a real party dress.

They head back along the corridor.They head back along the corridor.

They enter the kitchen.They enter the kitchen.

32.32.

SheShehands her a present.hands her a present.

TheThefront door bell goes.front door bell goes.

HeHeheads out into the corridor to the front door.heads out into the corridor to the front door.

MaxMaxopens the door.opens the door.

They enter the room.They enter the room.

Doesn't recognize her -- turns to Honey.Doesn't recognize her -- turns to Honey.

AAminute or two later -- they are standing, drinking wineminute or two later -- they are standing, drinking wine before dinner.before dinner.Bernie with Anna on their own -- WilliamBernie with Anna on their own -- William helping Max in the kitchen.helping Max in the kitchen.

33.33.

Then on to Bernie's conversation.Then on to Bernie's conversation.

34.34.

They all move towards the kitchen.They all move towards the kitchen.

AAmoment's silence as they leave -- then in a split secondmoment's silence as they leave -- then in a split second thetheothers all turn to William.others all turn to William.

TheThehorror of his remembered conversation slowly unfolds.horror of his remembered conversation slowly unfolds. Honey re-enters.Honey re-enters.

35.35.

AAlittle later.little later.They are sat at dinner.They are sat at dinner.Bella next toBella next to Anna.Anna.

Moving through the evening -- they are very relaxed, asMoving through the evening -- they are very relaxed, as they eat dinner.they eat dinner.A few seconds watching the evening goingA few seconds watching the evening going well -- Anna is taking this in -- real friends --well -- Anna is taking this in -- real friends -- relaxed -- easy, teasing. And there's a cake.relaxed -- easy, teasing. And there's a cake.Honey wearsHoney wears Bernie's unsuitable hat.Bernie's unsuitable hat.Anna watches William laughing atAnna watches William laughing at something and then putting his head in his hands with mocksomething and then putting his head in his hands with mock shame.shame.

Coffee time.Coffee time.

AAlittle pause.little pause.Then William turns to Bernie.Then William turns to Bernie.

36.36.

Dead silence.Dead silence.

37.37.

Bella shrugs her shoulders.Bella shrugs her shoulders.Bernie is totally grief-struck.Bernie is totally grief-struck.

William reaches for her hand.William reaches for her hand.Max breaks the sombre mood.Max breaks the sombre mood.

They all laugh.They all laugh.Anna smiles across at William.Anna smiles across at William.

38.38.

While she says this, quiet settles around the table.While she says this, quiet settles around the table.TheThe thing is -- she sort of means it and is opening up to them.thing is -- she sort of means it and is opening up to them.

Silence... they all look at her... then.Silence... they all look at her... then.

TheThemood is instantly broken.mood is instantly broken.They all laugh.They all laugh.

Anna and William are leaving.Anna and William are leaving.

HeHeholds out his hand to shake.holds out his hand to shake.She kisses him on theShe kisses him on the cheek. He stumbles back with joy.cheek. He stumbles back with joy.

39.39.

MaxMaxloves this.loves this.

AndAndHoney gives her a huge hug.Honey gives her a huge hug.

Anna and William head out... Bernie tries to save someAnna and William head out... Bernie tries to save some dignity.dignity.

They move to the door and wave goodbye.They move to the door and wave goodbye.

William and Anna step outside.William and Anna step outside.From inside they hear aFrom inside they hear a massive and hysterical scream of the friends letting outmassive and hysterical scream of the friends letting out their true feelings.their true feelings.William is a little embarrassed.William is a little embarrassed.

40.40.

TheThehouse is in Lansdowne Road, on the edge of Nottinghouse is in Lansdowne Road, on the edge of Notting Hill. They walk for a moment.Hill. They walk for a moment.A bit of silence.A bit of silence.

They walk in silence for a moment.They walk in silence for a moment.Then...Then...

SheShesmiles and shakes her head.smiles and shakes her head.

AAlittle later in the walk.little later in the walk.

41.41.

They are now walking by a five foot railing, with foliageThey are now walking by a five foot railing, with foliage behind it.behind it.

HerHerlook makes it clear that she is waiting with interestlook makes it clear that she is waiting with interest ononthe answer to this.the answer to this.

HeHerattles the gate, then starts his climb -- but doesn'trattles the gate, then starts his climb -- but doesn't quite make it, and falls back onto the pavement...quite make it, and falls back onto the pavement...

Tiny pause.Tiny pause.

42.42.

HeHefails, and unfortunately spontaneously...fails, and unfortunately spontaneously...

They look at each other.They look at each other.

SheShestarts to climb.starts to climb.

ButButshe's already almost over.she's already almost over.

AAfew seconds later.few seconds later.Anna jumps down into the garden.Anna jumps down into the garden.

William clambers over with terrible difficulty, dustsWilliam clambers over with terrible difficulty, dusts himself off, and heads towards where she stands.himself off, and heads towards where she stands.

43.43.

SheSheleans forward -- and, for the first time since theleans forward -- and, for the first time since the first time -- she kisses him.first time -- she kisses him.This time a proper kiss.This time a proper kiss.AA tiny pause.tiny pause.

They walk around the garden.They walk around the garden.It's a moonlit dream.It's a moonlit dream.We seeWe see thethelights of the houses that surround the garden.lights of the houses that surround the garden.TheyThey come across a single, simple wooden bench.come across a single, simple wooden bench.

WeWecut in and see an inscription carved into the wood.cut in and see an inscription carved into the wood.SheShe doesn't read the dates, carved below -- "June Wetherby,doesn't read the dates, carved below -- "June Wetherby, 1917 - 1992."1917 - 1992."She is slightly chocked by it.She is slightly chocked by it.

HeHenods.nods.They are standing on either side of the bench,They are standing on either side of the bench, looking at each other.looking at each other.The camera glides away from them,The camera glides away from them, upupinto the night sky, leaving them alone in the garden.into the night sky, leaving them alone in the garden. Music plays.Music plays.

William in a towel rushes downstairs, having just had aWilliam in a towel rushes downstairs, having just had a shower. He shoots past Spike.shower. He shoots past Spike.

44.44.

HeHesprints downstairs, now fully dressed.sprints downstairs, now fully dressed.

Mid-film.Mid-film.We move across the audience.We move across the audience.And there is inAnd there is in thethemiddle of it, we see Anna, watching the screen, andmiddle of it, we see Anna, watching the screen, and next to her, William, watching the film keenly, through hisnext to her, William, watching the film keenly, through his scuba-diving goggles.scuba-diving goggles.

AAvery smart Japanese restaurant.very smart Japanese restaurant.We see Anna and WilliamWe see Anna and William sitting, near the end of their meal.sitting, near the end of their meal.

We've been aware of the conversation at a nearby table --We've been aware of the conversation at a nearby table -- nownowwe can hear it.we can hear it.Two slightly rowdy men.Two slightly rowdy men.

45.45.

William and Anna look at each other.William and Anna look at each other.

Again -- Anna reacts.Again -- Anna reacts.

Anna mouths "Meg Ryan."Anna mouths "Meg Ryan."

William and Anna smile -- they're enjoying it.William and Anna smile -- they're enjoying it.

Anna's twinkle fades.Anna's twinkle fades.

This is horrible.This is horrible.

46.46.

HeHegets up and goes round the cover to the men.gets up and goes round the cover to the men.There areThere are ininfact four of them, the two meeker men, Gavin and Harry,fact four of them, the two meeker men, Gavin and Harry, hanging on the other guys' witty words.hanging on the other guys' witty words.

He's not a very convincing or frightening figure.He's not a very convincing or frightening figure.

Anna suddenly appears at his side and whips him awayAnna suddenly appears at his side and whips him away without being recognized.without being recognized.

They walk on and then...They walk on and then...

AndAndshe walks straight back to their table.she walks straight back to their table.

47.47.

AndAndshe walks away.she walks away.Gerald turns to Lawrence.Gerald turns to Lawrence.

They are walking.They are walking.

They have arrived at the end of the arcade.They have arrived at the end of the arcade.

48.48.

HisHislook says yes.look says yes.

HeHewatches her go -- and stands in the street.watches her go -- and stands in the street.Music plays.Music plays.

William coming along the hotel corridor.William coming along the hotel corridor.He knocks on theHe knocks on the door.door.

There's something slightly angry.There's something slightly angry.He doesn't notice.He doesn't notice.

HeHekisses her gently on the cheek.kisses her gently on the cheek.

HeHeis duly shocked.is duly shocked.She's trying to be calm.She's trying to be calm.

49.49.

Jeff drifts into view behind.Jeff drifts into view behind.He is a very famous filmHe is a very famous film star and looks the part -- well built, very handsome.star and looks the part -- well built, very handsome. Unshaved, he has magic charm, whatever he says.Unshaved, he has magic charm, whatever he says.Over a t-Over a t- shirt, he wears a shirt, which he unbuttons as he talks.shirt, he wears a shirt, which he unbuttons as he talks.

AndAndhe does just that.he does just that.Scoops up the two used plates andScoops up the two used plates and heads to the bin.heads to the bin.

50.50.

Jeff slips him a fiver.Jeff slips him a fiver.

HeHekisses her.kisses her.

HeHewanders off taking off his t-shirt.wanders off taking off his t-shirt.

Anna just nods.Anna just nods.

51.51.

William walks away.William walks away.

William walks down the arcade outside the hotel.William walks down the arcade outside the hotel.He isHe is stunned.stunned.

William sits alone on a bus.William sits alone on a bus.We see him through the sideWe see him through the side window.window.As it drives away, we see that the whole back ofAs it drives away, we see that the whole back of thethebus is taken up with a huge picture of Anna.bus is taken up with a huge picture of Anna.

HeHegets into his room and sits on the bed.gets into his room and sits on the bed.

Space Anna, in the very hi-tech environment and a seriousSpace Anna, in the very hi-tech environment and a serious moods, fastens the last claps on her uniform.moods, fastens the last claps on her uniform.She takes aShe takes a helmet type thing, and places it on her head.helmet type thing, and places it on her head.

CutCutround to the Coronet cinema where this film is showing.round to the Coronet cinema where this film is showing. It's not full.It's not full.The camera moves and finds, sitting on hisThe camera moves and finds, sitting on his own...William.own...William.Just watching.Just watching.We see a momentous flash ofWe see a momentous flash of light from the screen explode, reflected in his eye.light from the screen explode, reflected in his eye.

William is looking out the window, lost in thought.William is looking out the window, lost in thought.SpikeSpike enters.enters.

Spike settles on the arm of a chair.Spike settles on the arm of a chair.William decides toWilliam decides to open up a bit...open up a bit...

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Spike nods thoughtfully.Spike nods thoughtfully.

HeHeroars with laughter.roars with laughter.William smiles.William smiles.

Only two tables are being used.Only two tables are being used.William and his friendsWilliam and his friends areareon their first course.on their first course.Bernie reads an "EveningBernie reads an "Evening Standard," with a picture of Anna and left at HeathrowStandard," with a picture of Anna and left at Heathrow Airport.Airport.

Their looks make it obvious that everyone did.Their looks make it obvious that everyone did.

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They all look to him for wise words.They all look to him for wise words.

TheThekitchen.kitchen.William is looking uneasy.William is looking uneasy.A doorbell rings.A doorbell rings.

William nods.William nods.Max heads off to the door.Max heads off to the door.We stay withWe stay with William -- and just hear the door open and a voice comeWilliam -- and just hear the door open and a voice come down the corridor.down the corridor.

They reach the kitchen.They reach the kitchen.Tessa is a lush girl with a hugeTessa is a lush girl with a huge hair.hair.

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SheSheturns to take the wine and William has a split secondturns to take the wine and William has a split second totosend a message of panic to Bella.send a message of panic to Bella.She agrees -- it'sShe agrees -- it's bad.bad.

MaxMaxwalks over to the table.walks over to the table.Honey, Bella, William andHoney, Bella, William and another girl.another girl.

ItItis left to William, who has been set up here, to fillis left to William, who has been set up here, to fill thethepause.pause.

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Time for coffee and chocolates.Time for coffee and chocolates.Beside William sits theBeside William sits the final, perfect girl.final, perfect girl.She is Rosie, quite young, smartlyShe is Rosie, quite young, smartly dressed, open-hearted.dressed, open-hearted.It is just Max and William andIt is just Max and William and Bella and her.Bella and her.

They all laugh.They all laugh.It's going very well.It's going very well.

William is with Rosie by the door -- just about to sayWilliam is with Rosie by the door -- just about to say goodbye.goodbye.

SheShekisses him gently on the cheek.kisses him gently on the cheek.He opens the door --He opens the door -- sheshewalks out.walks out.He shuts the door quietly and heads backHe shuts the door quietly and heads back into the living room...into the living room...

MaxMaxand Bella wait excitedly.and Bella wait excitedly.

William makes a gentle, exasperated gesture, then...William makes a gentle, exasperated gesture, then...

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They all roar with laughter.They all roar with laughter.

Music starts to play to take us through these silent scenes.Music starts to play to take us through these silent scenes.

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MaxMaxlifts Bella off her couch and carries her upstairs.lifts Bella off her couch and carries her upstairs.

MixMixthrough -- William sits on the couch downstairs -- eyesthrough -- William sits on the couch downstairs -- eyes wide open -- thinking.wide open -- thinking.

Morning.Morning.Max, all in his suit for the city... Bella kissesMax, all in his suit for the city... Bella kisses himhimgoodbye.goodbye.William sees this from the kitchen.William sees this from the kitchen.She isShe is also dressed for work -- and moves back into the kitchen toalso dressed for work -- and moves back into the kitchen to pack her briefcase with law books from the kitchen table.pack her briefcase with law books from the kitchen table.

William emerges from the house, a little ruffled from aWilliam emerges from the house, a little ruffled from a night away from home, a heads off.night away from home, a heads off.

William walks past the newsagent, heading for home.William walks past the newsagent, heading for home.WeWe see, though he doesn't, a rack of tabloid papers, all ofsee, though he doesn't, a rack of tabloid papers, all of which seem to have very grainy, grabbed pictures of Anniewhich seem to have very grainy, grabbed pictures of Annie onontheir front page.their front page.Headlines --'Annie Stunned'-- 'It'sHeadlines --'Annie Stunned'-- 'It's Definitely Her!' and 'Scott of Pantartica.'Definitely Her!' and 'Scott of Pantartica.'

William is shaving.William is shaving.The bell goes.The bell goes.He heads out to answerHe heads out to answer it.it.

William arrives at the door and opens it.William arrives at the door and opens it.There stands aThere stands a dark-glassed Anna.dark-glassed Anna.

SheShemoves inside.moves inside.Her hair is a mess -- her eyes areHer hair is a mess -- her eyes are tired. Nothing idealized.tired. Nothing idealized.

TheThetwo of them.two of them.

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William shakes his head.William shakes his head.

She's very shaken.She's very shaken.

Spike enters through the front door.Spike enters through the front door.William doesn't hearWilliam doesn't hear him. Spike is reading newspapers with the Anna pictures inhim. Spike is reading newspapers with the Anna pictures in it.it.

HeHeheads up the stairs.heads up the stairs.Opens the bathroom door, walks in.Opens the bathroom door, walks in.

Spike heads for the toilet -- undoes his zip...Spike heads for the toilet -- undoes his zip...

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She's in the bath.She's in the bath.Spike turns in shock -- and sidles outSpike turns in shock -- and sidles out ofofthe bathroom.the bathroom.

Spike calms himself down.Spike calms himself down.He then opens the bathroom doorHe then opens the bathroom door again -- and looks in.again -- and looks in.

Anna is still lying low in the bath.Anna is still lying low in the bath.

Spike comes back out into the corridor.Spike comes back out into the corridor.Looks to heaven.Looks to heaven.

William and Anna at the kitchen table, eating toast.William and Anna at the kitchen table, eating toast.

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HeHedoesn't think she has to talk about this.doesn't think she has to talk about this.

AAlittle later.little later.They're in the thick of the script.They're in the thick of the script.

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Annie smiles her biggest smile of the day.Annie smiles her biggest smile of the day.He is helping.He is helping.

Anna and William.Anna and William.Sat down at table.Sat down at table.There's a pictureThere's a picture hanging on the wall behind.hanging on the wall behind.

ItItis a picture of a Chagall painting of a floating weddingis a picture of a Chagall painting of a floating wedding couple, with a goat as company.couple, with a goat as company.

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Spike enters with three pizzas.Spike enters with three pizzas.

Later in the evening.Later in the evening.William and Anna on their own.William and Anna on their own. They're sipping coffee.They're sipping coffee.A few seconds of just co-existing.A few seconds of just co-existing. Anna looks up.Anna looks up.

HeHelaughs.laughs.

AAfew hours later -- eating ice-cream out of the tub.few hours later -- eating ice-cream out of the tub.

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They are walking up the stairs -- and stop at the top.They are walking up the stairs -- and stop at the top.

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Pause.Pause.She leans forward, kisses him gently, then stepsShe leans forward, kisses him gently, then steps into the bedroom and closes the door.into the bedroom and closes the door.

William downstairs -- on a sofa -- under a duvet.William downstairs -- on a sofa -- under a duvet.EyesEyes open. Thinking.open. Thinking.Pause and pause.Pause and pause.

HeHewaits and waits -- the ultimate 'yearn.'waits and waits -- the ultimate 'yearn.'But nothingBut nothing happens.happens.William gets off the sofa decisively.William gets off the sofa decisively.Sits onSits on thetheside of it.side of it.Then gets back in again.Then gets back in again.

Pause, pause, then... in the darkness, a stair creaks.Pause, pause, then... in the darkness, a stair creaks. There's someone there.There's someone there.

HeHedrifts round the corner, half-naked.drifts round the corner, half-naked.

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Back to William thinking again.Back to William thinking again.Dreamy atmosphere.Dreamy atmosphere.AndAnd then... more footsteps on the stairs.then... more footsteps on the stairs.

TheThedarkness of the living room.darkness of the living room.We see Anna in the shadow.We see Anna in the shadow.

AAfew moments later.few moments later.William and Anna stand in the middleWilliam and Anna stand in the middle ofofthe room.the room.He kisses her neck.He kisses her neck.Then her shoulder.Then her shoulder.WhatWhat aamiracle it is just to be able to touch this girl's skin.miracle it is just to be able to touch this girl's skin. Then he looks at her face.Then he looks at her face.That face.That face.He is suddenlyHe is suddenly struck by who it is.struck by who it is.

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AndAndkisses her.kisses her.

TheThemiddle of the night.middle of the night.They are both sleep -- a yardThey are both sleep -- a yard apart. In sleep, her arm reaches out, touches his shoulderapart. In sleep, her arm reaches out, touches his shoulder andandthen she wriggles across and re-settles herself,then she wriggles across and re-settles herself, tenderly, right next to him.tenderly, right next to him.He is not asleep and knowsHe is not asleep and knows howhowextraordinary this all is.extraordinary this all is.

TheThemorning.morning.

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HeHelooks under the sheet at her breasts.looks under the sheet at her breasts.

SheShelaughs...laughs...

SheShelooks at him carefully.looks at him carefully.Then leaps out of bed.Then leaps out of bed.

William on the bed.William on the bed.The door opens.The door opens.It is Anna with aIt is Anna with a tray of toast and tea.tray of toast and tea.

SheShebends across.bends across.She smiles and sits on the bed.She smiles and sits on the bed.

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TheThedoorbell goes.doorbell goes.

William heads down the corridor and opens the door.William heads down the corridor and opens the door. Outside are hundreds of paparazzi -- an explosion ofOutside are hundreds of paparazzi -- an explosion of cameras and questions, of noise and light.cameras and questions, of noise and light.The press seemThe press seem totofill the entire street.fill the entire street.

HeHecomes back inside, snapping the door behind him.comes back inside, snapping the door behind him.AnnaAnna isisin the kitchen.in the kitchen.

SheSheheads back the corridor, with no suspicion.heads back the corridor, with no suspicion.

SheShethinks he's fooling around.thinks he's fooling around.She opens the door, theShe opens the door, the same explosion.same explosion.In a split second she's inside.In a split second she's inside.

Anna is on the phone.Anna is on the phone.Spike is blithely heading downstairsSpike is blithely heading downstairs totothe kitchen in just his underpants.the kitchen in just his underpants.

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HeHedoes a thumb up to William -- very excited about what hedoes a thumb up to William -- very excited about what he knows was a 'result.'knows was a 'result.'

SheSheheads upstairs.heads upstairs.

TheThemoment William goes upstairs, Spike heads for the frontmoment William goes upstairs, Spike heads for the front door.door.

From outside -- we see this scrawny bloke in the frame ofFrom outside -- we see this scrawny bloke in the frame of thethedoorway, in his gay underpants.doorway, in his gay underpants.A thousand photos.A thousand photos. Spike poses athletically.Spike poses athletically.

Spike closes the door and wanders along to a mirror in theSpike closes the door and wanders along to a mirror in the hall-way, muttering.hall-way, muttering.

Inspects himself.Inspects himself.

William enters.William enters.He's unhappy for her.He's unhappy for her.She's almostShe's almost dressed.dressed.

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She's pacing.She's pacing.

It's a difficult moment -- defining where they stand.It's a difficult moment -- defining where they stand.

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SheSheheads out.heads out.

TheThedoorbell goes.doorbell goes.

Spike leans merrily out of the window.Spike leans merrily out of the window.

They move from the kitchen into the corridor.They move from the kitchen into the corridor.

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HeHetakes this in.takes this in.That's the end.That's the end.

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SheShelooks at him.looks at him.The doorbell goes again.The doorbell goes again.She opens theShe opens the door. Massive noise and photos.door. Massive noise and photos.Outside are her people,Outside are her people, including Karen, a chauffeur, two bodyguards.including Karen, a chauffeur, two bodyguards.And then theAnd then the door is shut and they're all gone.door is shut and they're all gone.Silence.Silence.

Spike and William sitting there.Spike and William sitting there.Pause.Pause.

HeHeputs his head in his hands.puts his head in his hands.It's over now.It's over now.

AsAsfull, sad music plays -- William begins to walk throughfull, sad music plays -- William begins to walk through Notting Hill.Notting Hill.

This walk takes six months... as he walks, the seasonsThis walk takes six months... as he walks, the seasons actually and magically change, from summer, through autumnactually and magically change, from summer, through autumn andandwinter, back into spring...winter, back into spring...

First it is summer -- summer fruits and flowers -- a six-First it is summer -- summer fruits and flowers -- a six- month pregnant woman -- Honey with another leather-jacketmonth pregnant woman -- Honey with another leather-jacket boyfriend.boyfriend.

AsAshe walks on the rain starts to fall -- he turns up hishe walks on the rain starts to fall -- he turns up his coat collar -- umbrellas appear.coat collar -- umbrellas appear.Followed by winterFollowed by winter coats --chestnuts roasting -- Christmas trees on side andcoats --chestnuts roasting -- Christmas trees on side and thethefirst hint of snow.first hint of snow.

Then he comes to Blenheim Crescent, which is startlingThen he comes to Blenheim Crescent, which is startling snowscape, for the hundred yard, right across Ladbrokesnowscape, for the hundred yard, right across Ladbroke Grove.Grove.

ByBythe time he reaches the purple cafe, the snow is meltingthe time he reaches the purple cafe, the snow is melting andandin a few yards, it is spring again.in a few yards, it is spring again.He passes HoneyHe passes Honey again --arguing with her boyfriend, walking away tearful.again --arguing with her boyfriend, walking away tearful. Then turns past 'the pregnant woman' -- now holding herThen turns past 'the pregnant woman' -- now holding her three-month baby. The camera holds on her.three-month baby. The camera holds on her.

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AAgrey day in the bookshop.grey day in the bookshop.Martin and William.Martin and William.As ever.As ever. AAfeeling that things in there ever change.feeling that things in there ever change.

TenTenseconds pass.seconds pass.Honey rushes in.Honey rushes in.Spike, still feelingSpike, still feeling inindisgrace, comes with her but lingers in the doorway.disgrace, comes with her but lingers in the doorway.

AndAndshe rushes out.she rushes out.William looks at the piece of paper,William looks at the piece of paper, folds it and then places it gently in the garbage bin.folds it and then places it gently in the garbage bin.

Bella bangs a spoon on a wine bottle.Bella bangs a spoon on a wine bottle.All the friends areAll the friends are gathered in the restaurant.gathered in the restaurant.

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Tony's brave face breaks.Tony's brave face breaks.The dream is over.The dream is over.

They're all rather stunned.They're all rather stunned.

They toast him.They toast him.

Total bewilderment from the others.Total bewilderment from the others.

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Special cut to Bernie -- the shot shows he had specialSpecial cut to Bernie -- the shot shows he had special feelings for Honey.feelings for Honey.

AsAsshe sits down, Honey leans toward Spike and whispers.she sits down, Honey leans toward Spike and whispers.

TwoTwohours later.hours later.They've had a very good time.They've had a very good time.There'sThere's been a chocolate cake.been a chocolate cake.Lots of alcohol.Lots of alcohol.Tony is playingTony is playing 'Blue Moon' on the piano, and Bernie joins him, singing.'Blue Moon' on the piano, and Bernie joins him, singing.

AtAtone table Bella and Honey sit -- beer and wine on theone table Bella and Honey sit -- beer and wine on the table.table.

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Elsewhere, Max an William are relaxed together.Elsewhere, Max an William are relaxed together.

HeHeputs down a copy of the 'Evening Standard' with aputs down a copy of the 'Evening Standard' with a picture of Anna on its cover.picture of Anna on its cover.

CutCutto the wide sweep of Hampstead Heath.to the wide sweep of Hampstead Heath.William entirelyWilliam entirely alone.alone.He marches up a hill... goes over the crest ofHe marches up a hill... goes over the crest of itit-- and sees a huge film crew and hundreds of extras in-- and sees a huge film crew and hundreds of extras in front of the radiant white of Kenwood House, with its lawnfront of the radiant white of Kenwood House, with its lawn andandits lake.its lake.

NowNowcloser to the house, William approaches a barrier --closer to the house, William approaches a barrier -- where he is himself approached.where he is himself approached.

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AtAtthat moment -- thirty yards away, William sees trailerthat moment -- thirty yards away, William sees trailer door open.door open.Out of it comes Anna -- lookingOut of it comes Anna -- looking extraordinary -- in a velvet dress; full, beautiful make-extraordinary -- in a velvet dress; full, beautiful make- up;up;rich, extravagant hair. She has a necessary cluster ofrich, extravagant hair. She has a necessary cluster of people about her.people about her.Hair, make-up, costume and the thirdHair, make-up, costume and the third assistant who has collected her.assistant who has collected her.

SheShewalks a few yards, and then casually turns her head.walks a few yards, and then casually turns her head. AndAndsees him.sees him.Her face registers not jut surprise,Her face registers not jut surprise, certainly not a simple smile.certainly not a simple smile.His being there is aHis being there is a complicated thing. Cut back to him.complicated thing. Cut back to him.He does a small wave.He does a small wave. SheShepauses as the whole paraphernalia of the upcoming scenepauses as the whole paraphernalia of the upcoming scene passes between them.passes between them.The movie divides them.The movie divides them.But then sheBut then she begins to walk through it, and followed by her cluster, shebegins to walk through it, and followed by her cluster, she makes her way towards him.makes her way towards him.When she reaches him, theWhen she reaches him, the security guard stands back a pace, and her people holdsecurity guard stands back a pace, and her people hold back.back.She doesn't really know what to say...She doesn't really know what to say...

TheThethird assistant is under pressure.third assistant is under pressure.

SheShelooks around.looks around.The poor third is nervous -- and theThe poor third is nervous -- and the first is approaching.first is approaching.

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SheSheis swept away, four people touching her hair andis swept away, four people touching her hair and costume.costume.

AsAsthey make towards the set...they make towards the set...

AAcomplicated shot is about to happen -- with waves ofcomplicated shot is about to happen -- with waves of extras --and a huge moving crane.extras --and a huge moving crane.They end up next to theThey end up next to the sound desk.sound desk.

Harry the sound man is a pleasant, fifty-year-old baldingHarry the sound man is a pleasant, fifty-year-old balding fellow.fellow.He hands him the headphones.He hands him the headphones.

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William, the headphones on, surveys the scene -- theWilliam, the headphones on, surveys the scene -- the cluster is full 100 yards from the action, to allow acluster is full 100 yards from the action, to allow a gracious sweeping wide-shot.gracious sweeping wide-shot.He watches Anna.He watches Anna.She is withShe is with herherco-star in the Henry James film -- let's call him James.co-star in the Henry James film -- let's call him James.

HeHestudies an actress a few yards to the left.studies an actress a few yards to the left.

Back by the desk, William is listening and laughs.Back by the desk, William is listening and laughs.That'sThat's hishisgirl.girl.Anna prepares.Anna prepares.

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CutCutback to William -- he has heard.back to William -- he has heard.

HeHetakes off the headphones and puts them gently down.takes off the headphones and puts them gently down.

William walks away.William walks away.The moment of hope is gone.The moment of hope is gone.HeHe couldn't have had a clear reminder.couldn't have had a clear reminder.

William is emptying Anna Scott videos into a box.William is emptying Anna Scott videos into a box.

TheThenext day.next day.William is hard at work, doing the accountsWilliam is hard at work, doing the accounts inina dark small room with files in it.a dark small room with files in it.Martin pops hisMartin pops his head in.head in.

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They head out, Martin behind him, incomprehensively rubbingThey head out, Martin behind him, incomprehensively rubbing hishishands -- he's in a very good mood.hands -- he's in a very good mood.

William enters -- and there stands Anna -- in a simple blueWilliam enters -- and there stands Anna -- in a simple blue skirt and top.skirt and top.

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It's quite a big wrapped parcel, flat -- 3 foot by 4 foot,It's quite a big wrapped parcel, flat -- 3 foot by 4 foot, leaning against a bookshelf.leaning against a bookshelf.

Then the door pings.Then the door pings.In walks the annoying customer, Mr.In walks the annoying customer, Mr. Smith.Smith.

Mr.Mr.Smith is taken aback and therefore completely obedient.Smith is taken aback and therefore completely obedient.

AndAndhe leaves.he leaves.

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Pause as William takes this in.Pause as William takes this in.

Martin edges up.Martin edges up.

Martin is left with Anna.Martin is left with Anna.

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She's kind in here, not sarcastic.She's kind in here, not sarcastic.

William returns a little uneasy.William returns a little uneasy.

Martin leaves them.Martin leaves them.

She's awaiting an answer.She's awaiting an answer.

HeHecan't really express what he feels.can't really express what he feels.

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HeHefeels he must explain.feels he must explain.

Pause.Pause.

Pause.Pause.She kisses him on the cheek.She kisses him on the cheek.

Then turns and leaves.Then turns and leaves.Leaving him.Leaving him.

TheTherestaurant is in the middle of being deconstructed.restaurant is in the middle of being deconstructed. TheThepictures are gone off the walls -- a kettle on a longpictures are gone off the walls -- a kettle on a long extension lead is on the bare table behind.extension lead is on the bare table behind.They're allThey're all sitting there.sitting there.

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Spike enters.Spike enters.

Bella is casually looking at the painting that sits besideBella is casually looking at the painting that sits beside William.William.It is the original of the Chagall, the poster ofIt is the original of the Chagall, the poster of which was on his wall.which was on his wall.

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They take in the line.They take in the line.It totally reverses their attitudes.It totally reverses their attitudes.

They look at him.They look at him.Spike does a big nod.Spike does a big nod.

Max's car arrives in the street outside.Max's car arrives in the street outside.They pile intoThey pile into thethecar.car.

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HeHeshoots out of his door, rushes round and grabs Bella outshoots out of his door, rushes round and grabs Bella out ofofthe chair.the chair.

Max's car is shooting up Stanley Crescent.Max's car is shooting up Stanley Crescent.We are insideWe are inside andandoutside the car.outside the car.

Suddenly the car slams to a halt.Suddenly the car slams to a halt.

TheThecar turns illegally right across Piccadilly the wrongcar turns illegally right across Piccadilly the wrong waywaydown a one-way street and ends up outside the Ritz.down a one-way street and ends up outside the Ritz. William sprints into the hotel.William sprints into the hotel.Bernie follows.Bernie follows.

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IT.IT.RITZ LOBBY - DAYRITZ LOBBY - DAY

ItItis the same man.is the same man.

ManManshakes his head.shakes his head.

HeHeturns despondent and takes two steps when the Ritz Manturns despondent and takes two steps when the Ritz Man stops him in his tracks.stops him in his tracks.

AAJapanese guest assumes this is the way to behave and theJapanese guest assumes this is the way to behave and the Ritz Man gets kissed a third time.Ritz Man gets kissed a third time.

TheThecar speeds through London.car speeds through London.It gets totally stuck at aIt gets totally stuck at a junction where no one will let them in.junction where no one will let them in.

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HeHegets out of the car and boldly stops the traffic cominggets out of the car and boldly stops the traffic coming ininthe opposite direction.the opposite direction.Our car shoots past him.Our car shoots past him.

They leave him behind.They leave him behind.Honey leans out the window andHoney leans out the window and shouts...shouts...

Spike waves wildly -- he loses concentration and is verySpike waves wildly -- he loses concentration and is very nearly hit by a car.nearly hit by a car.

They pull to a stop.They pull to a stop.William leaps out.William leaps out.

William rushes up to the main desk.William rushes up to the main desk.

MAN AT SAVOYMAN AT SAVOY Are you an accredited member of theAre you an accredited member of the press?press?

HeHeflashes a card.flashes a card.

MAN AT SAVOYMAN AT SAVOY That's a Blockbuster videoThat's a Blockbuster video membership card, sir.membership card, sir.

MAN AT SAVOYMAN AT SAVOY I'm sorry, sir...I'm sorry, sir...

Honey shows into shot, pushing Bella's chair.Honey shows into shot, pushing Bella's chair.

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MAN AT SAVOYMAN AT SAVOY And you are?And you are?

MAN AT SAVOYMAN AT SAVOY Of course, madam.Of course, madam.It's in theIt's in the Lancaster Room.Lancaster Room.I'm afraid you'reI'm afraid you're very late.very late.

William runs, searching.William runs, searching.At last finds the room, andAt last finds the room, and enters.enters.

Huge room -- full of press.Huge room -- full of press.Row after row of journalists,Row after row of journalists, cameras at the front, TV cameras at the back.cameras at the front, TV cameras at the back.Anna clearlyAnna clearly gives press conferences very rarely, because this one isgives press conferences very rarely, because this one is positively presidential.positively presidential.She sits at a table at the end ofShe sits at a table at the end of thetheroom, beside Karen: on her other side os Jeremy, the PRroom, beside Karen: on her other side os Jeremy, the PR boss, firmly marshalling the questions.boss, firmly marshalling the questions.

She's in a slightly melancholic and therefore honest mood.She's in a slightly melancholic and therefore honest mood.

HeHepoints at a journalist he knows.points at a journalist he knows.

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They love that answer, and all scribble in their noteThey love that answer, and all scribble in their note books. Next question comes from someone straight right nextbooks. Next question comes from someone straight right next totoWilliam.William.

HeHeis pointing straight at William, who has his hand up.is pointing straight at William, who has his hand up.

Anna sees who it is asking.Anna sees who it is asking.

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WeWecut to Max, Bella, Bernie and Honey, all watching.cut to Max, Bella, Bernie and Honey, all watching.ThenThen back to Anna.back to Anna.

Anna whispers something to Jeremy.Anna whispers something to Jeremy.

Pause.Pause.Anna looks up at William.Anna looks up at William.He nods.He nods.

They both smile -- suddenly the press gets what's goingThey both smile -- suddenly the press gets what's going onon--music -- noise -- they all turn and flash, flash,--music -- noise -- they all turn and flash, flash, flash photos of William.flash photos of William.Max and Bella kiss.Max and Bella kiss.BernieBernie kisses a total stranger. Spike finally makes it -- he'skisses a total stranger. Spike finally makes it -- he's bright red from running.bright red from running.

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Honey hugs him.Honey hugs him.It's a new experience for Spike.It's a new experience for Spike.

CutCutto William's face -- flash after flash -- still lookingto William's face -- flash after flash -- still looking atatAnna.Anna.They are both smiling.They are both smiling.

Anna and William at their wedding -- they kiss and walkAnna and William at their wedding -- they kiss and walk into the crowd.into the crowd.

Honey, a bridesmaid in peach satin -- she is surrounded byHoney, a bridesmaid in peach satin -- she is surrounded by atatleast four other bridesmaids, all under five.least four other bridesmaids, all under five.

Nearby, Tony standing, glowing, beside his fabulous,Nearby, Tony standing, glowing, beside his fabulous, pyramidical wedding cake.pyramidical wedding cake.

William's mother is not quite happy with how he's looking.William's mother is not quite happy with how he's looking. SheShetries to brush his hair.tries to brush his hair.

Max, dressed in the most devastating Bond-like white tuxedoMax, dressed in the most devastating Bond-like white tuxedo isisdancing with Anna -- thrilled.dancing with Anna -- thrilled.He does a rather flashyHe does a rather flashy little move.little move.Cut to Bella who is watching and laughing.Cut to Bella who is watching and laughing.

Martin, in an awkward tweed suit, is jiggling to the beatMartin, in an awkward tweed suit, is jiggling to the beat ofofa song, entirely happy in the corner.a song, entirely happy in the corner.

AAhuge premier -- screaming crowds -- Anna and William gethuge premier -- screaming crowds -- Anna and William get outoutof the car, she holding his hand --of the car, she holding his hand --looking ultimatelylooking ultimately gorgeous -- he in a black suit that doesn't quite fit.gorgeous -- he in a black suit that doesn't quite fit. He's startled.He's startled.

AApretty green communal garden.pretty green communal garden.Children are playing,Children are playing, watched by mothers, one of whom holds a new baby in awatched by mothers, one of whom holds a new baby in a papoose.papoose.A very old couple wander along slowly.A very old couple wander along slowly.

AAsmall tai chi group moves mysteriously.small tai chi group moves mysteriously.And as theAnd as the camera glides, it passes a couple sitting on a single,camera glides, it passes a couple sitting on a single, simple wooden bench overlooking the garden.simple wooden bench overlooking the garden.He is reading,He is reading, shesheis just looking out, totally relaxed, holding his hand,is just looking out, totally relaxed, holding his hand, pregnant.pregnant.It is William and Anna.It is William and Anna.

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