Something's Gotta Give

Erica: I'm like the dumb girl that doesn't get it. I've never been the dumb girl before. It ain't great. Harry: Let's just calm down. I had these plans before I even met you. I mean, I do like seeing you. I do. Erica: [scoff] Yeah. Harry: I'm always surprised by it. Erica: Surprised by it? What was I thinking? Harry: I have never lied to you, I have always told you some version of the truth. Erica: The truth doesn't have versions, okay? Harry: Will you cut me a little slack? My life has just been turned upside down. Erica: Mine too! Harry: Well, then let's just each get our bearings. Erica: I don't want my bearings. I've had my bearings my whole goddamn life. I feel something with you I never really knew existed. Do you know what that's like, after a 20-year marriage to feel something for another person that is so...? That... Oh, Right. Right. Not your problem. God. Do you know that I've written this, but I never really got it? Do you know what this is? Harry: No. Erica: [Erica kisses

Something's Gotta Give (film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Erica: Are you crying? Erica: Yeah. It's my new thing. I've gotten abnormally brilliant at it. Marin: Why? What is it? Erica: I'm in love. Ain't it great? Seems like I got to learn how to do that... love-them-and-leave-them stuff, you know? Marin: Oh, Mom. I hate this. Now do you get my theory about all this? You got to self-protect. Erica: You don't really buy this stuff you say, do you? You don't actually think that you can outsmart getting hurt? Marin: I think it's worth trying. Erica: Listen to me. You can't hide from love for the rest of your life because maybe it won't work out... maybe you'll become unglued? It's just not a way to live. Marin: Are you telling me this is good? What's happened to you? Erica: I think you should consider the possibility that you and I are more alike than you realize. I let someone in, and I had the time of my life. Marin: I've never had the time of my life. Erica: I know, baby. And I say this is from the deepest part of my heart. What are you waitin

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