The Purple of Life, scenes 26 - 29

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - NIGHT

Andy circles the house, looking in all the windows. He comes to Diana’s bedroom window.

He watches her get ready for bed, all the while taking pictures.

INT. DIANA’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

Diana removes her clothes and goes into the bathroom to shower.

EXT. DIANA’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

Andy, obsessively caught up in his passion, can’t stop watching.

Diana returns from the shower, towels off and puts on her pajamas.

She gets into bed and reads. Andy takes photos of every step.

Eventually Diana switches off her reading light and goes to sleep.

Andy clicks one last photo, then surreptitiously makes his way back down the block to his car.

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - MORNING

Diana opens her front door to leave and notices a manila sized envelope on her front step. She picks it up and opens it. She pulls out full sized photos and flips through them. Her expression goes from puzzled to horrified and sickened.

Andy watches her from down the block.

Diana runs back inside. Andy drives away.

The Purple of Life, scenes 23 - 25

EXT. GROCERY STORE - LATER

Diana, running errands, stops at the store again.

Andy follows, but he continues to secretly snap photos this time.

EXT. COFFEE SHOP - CONTINUOUS

Diana drinks her coffee and reads. Andy takes photos.

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - EVENING

Diana goes into her house. Andy approaches. He looks through her windows.

He sees Diana sit down and watch TV. He takes a photo, then hides from the view of the neighbors.

The Purple of Life, scenes 20 - 22

INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT

Andy sits at a table with Diana. They are both dressed elegantly. Andy takes Diana’s hand.

ANDY

I’m so happy you agreed to come with me.

DIANA

You were persistent.

ANDY

You mean persistence paid off?

DIANA

(chuckles)

Yes, I’d say it did in this case.

Andy gazes at Diana. He’s clearly in love.

ANDY

Diana, you are fantastic.

DIANA

(shyly)

Thank you.

Andy moves in to kiss Diana. At the last minute she puts her hand between their lips, stopping the kiss.

DIANA (CONT'D)

You still need to woo me. Show me how much you care.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. BEDROOM - MORNING

Andy wakes up from DREAM. He lets out a big SIGH.

ANDY

You know, you’re right. I’ve got to show you how much I care.

EXT. DIANA’S BLOCK - MORNING

Andy parks around the block from Diana’s house. He takes his camera, then gets out of the car and walks toward her house. He spies her working in her garden. He finds a place to hide and starts taking pictures.

The Purple of Life, scene 19

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - EVENING

Andy drives down Diana’s street once more. He slows when he comes to her house. Her car is not in the driveway.

ANDY

(to himself)

Where could she be?

He drives around the block. When he reaches her house, the car is still not there. He parks a few houses away, so that he’s got a good view of her house. He waits and watches.

ANDY (CONT'D)

(to himself)

What am I doing?

He looks over at the box of stuff he packed in preparation for the fire. He pulls out his bible, opens it and reads to himself.

He closes the bible, then closes his eyes. His lips slightly move - he’s praying.

The MOTOR of a car interrupts Andy’s quiet prayer. He opens his eyes and sees Diana’s car pull into her driveway.

Andy places the bible back into the box. As he does so, his hand touches his camera. He looks at the camera and picks it up.

He turns it on and focuses on Diana getting out of her car. he zooms in as far as he can and starts taking pictures of Diana - her face, her body, everything.

Diana goes inside. Andy brings the camera down. He replays the pictures he just took.

ANDY (CONT'D)

I love you.

He hears a dog BARK. He looks out and notices the old woman, once again out with her dog. He starts up his car and drives away.

The Purple of Life, scene 18

EXT. CHURCH - AFTERNOON

The dark smoke from the fires appears closer.

Andy, about to get in his car, sees Rachael heading towards him.

ANDY

Sorry I couldn’t go out with you last night.

RACHAEL

No worries, bud. I just wanted to drop by and let you know about Whitney’s party.

ANDY

She all packed?

RACHAEL

Not yet. We’ll probably be packing for the next couple days. You’d be surprised at the amount of shit that can accumulate over a couple years.

ANDY

You guys need any help?

RACHAEL

You can always drop by if you’ve got time to spare. Otherwise, make sure you get to the party.

ANDY

I’ll do my best.

Andy hugs Rachael goodbye, then she returns to her car.

RACHAEL

(calls over her shoulder)

Oh, and go get Diana! Don’t let my absence absolve you from action.

ANDY

(laughing)

Will do!

Rachael and Andy get in their cars.

The Purple of Life, scene 17

INT. OFFICE - AFTERNOON

Andy welcomes Mike and Isa into his office.

ANDY

Mike, Isa, welcome.

MIKE

Thanks, Pastor Andy.

ANDY

So, only a couple more days.

ISA

We’re worried about the fires. Do you think they’ll get the church?

ANDY

I’m sure the firefighters are doing all they can to avoid any fire damage to our community.

ISA

But -

ANDY

Isa, don’t worry. Even if the whole town burns down, I will still marry you guys. I am committed to your ceremony.

ISA

Thank you.

ANDY

Speaking of which, this is our last session before the big day. I’m satisfied after meeting with you both over the last couple months that you are a great match. So why don’t we use this time for any questions you may have, spiritually or not, about what lies ahead.

MIKE

Sounds good.

ISA

Sure.

Andy waits.

ANDY

Do you have any questions?

ISA

(embarrassed)

Um...we were talking the other night and...

MIKE

...and, even though we are committed whole-heartedly to one another, we were wondering...

ISA

...about, you know...the, ah...

MIKE

...well, you know how everyone always jokes about the passion waning after marriage...

ISA

...right, we don’t want that to happen...we don’t want the passion to, ah...

ANDY

Wane.

MIKE AND ISA

Right.

ANDY

I understand what you’re saying and it’s a great question. How does a couple in love keep the passion alive?

Mike and Isa nod.

ANDY (CONT'D)

Trust in your love for one another, trust in God to guide you, and trust in your own imaginations to be thoughtful and creative. Look, there’s no pat answer to this. You’ll have to feel it out, excuse the pun, as you go along.

Mike and Isa laugh.

ANDY (CONT'D)

But, with the commitment you’re making to one another, I’ve no doubt you’ll be able to meet that challenge.

Mike and Isa nod in agreement.

The Purple of Life, scenes 15-16

EXT. ANDY’S HOUSE - MORNING

Andy, dressed and ready for the day, takes his fire preparedness box out to his car. He gets in and drives off.

EXT. DIANA’S HOUSE - MORNING

Andy slowly drives by Diana’s house. He sees that her car is still in the driveway. He also notices the old woman, a couple houses behind him, walking her dog again.

He drives down the street more quickly to avoid the old woman.