Eleanor's Last Goodbye Doctors

MUSIC: "Misty" by Ella Fitzgerald

# Look at me

# I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree

# And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud

# I can't understand

# I get misty just holding your hand... #

Damn!

# Walk my way

# And a thousand violins begin to play

# Or it might be the sound of your hello

# That music I hear

# I get misty the moment you're near

# Can't you see that you're leading me on?

# And it's just what I want to you do... #

Must keep up appearances, Eleanor.

# Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost?

# That's why I'm following you. #

Mrs Tembe, it's Mandy.

Yes, I'm fine. No, honestly, everything is fine.

I just wanted to let you know I will be coming in today, so you

can book in any appointments...

Yes, I know it's my day off...

Yes, I am enjoying my new house, it's...

OK. OK. I won't come in.

Yes, you too.

MUSIC: "It's Magic" by Doris Day

# Here's how the song begins

# You speak and I hear violins

# It's magic. #

Where would you like to sit?

MUSIC: "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole

# Never before

# Has someone been more

# Unforgettable... #

You want some help with that?

I can manage, thank you.

# And for ever more. #

I can manage, thank you.

Honestly, it's no bother.

Better get back to your drink before it gets cold.

Oh!

-Are you all right?

-I can manage.

I'm a nurse, so if I can help.

Just lost my balance. One of those days.

Let me give you a hand cos I'm on my way out anyway.

Gorgeous, aren't they?

They can be really slow in here but they do have some good stuff.

You'd be amazed how supportive

some of these new styles are, you know.

Look how pretty these are.

Those will do me.

Come on. A stylish lady like you?

I bet you were a heart-breaker, back in the day.

Is there anyone actually working in this shop?

No, wait. I didn't mean it like that. Come back!

I don't believe this. I'll be right back.

Oi!

MUSIC: "Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered" by Ella Fitzgerald

# I'm wild again

# Beguiled again

# A simpering, whimpering child again

# Bewitched, bothered

# And bewildered am I. #

He was like a man possessed out there,

going on about how he had to go after her, prove his honour.

I mean, get real.

This is all because she took it the wrong way

when he said he was going to ask her to do something he'd

never asked a woman to do before.

Then he was all like, "Oh, my life's a meaningless drudge without her."

I don't even want to think about what they were doing back there.

Think it's funny, do you?

I'm sorry, it's just you look rather sweet when you're cross.

Yeah, well, I won't look so sweet when he comes back.

I rather admire his passion.

Haven't you ever done anything reckless for love?

I don't think that's real love, do you?

Chasing someone down the street. That's easy.

It's when you build a life with someone.

Work at something together.

Then in one stupid moment...

A wrong choice.

It's not always to take a risk and follow your heart.

I just...

know what harm it can do, being irresponsible like that.

This is about responsibility, Eleanor.

Responsibility and commitment.

To our family, this marriage.

But with the twins at boarding school now...

And I'm only suggesting something part time,

in an office perhaps.

I saw a notice up in a gallery the other day..

Dear...Eleanor.

What do you know about art or typing for that matter?

Look, If you really feel you have too much time on your hands,

what about some sort of a hobby?

You really ought to try this, it's very good.

Are you OK?

I'm quite all right. The shoes will have to wait.

Well, you know, the surgery I work at isn't far from here.

We could get a cab.

We could get one of the doctors to have a look at you.

No, dear, it's nothing.

An uninvited visitor.

He has this nasty habit of catching me off guard every now and then.

Dead 10 years and the old goat still won't leave me alone.

That's the commitment I made.

For life.

A fitting sentence, in my case.

I bet you've got some fond memories in there too.

Some of them are wonderful.

But they're the hard ones

to live with.

But I wouldn't trade them

for the world.

When that's all you've got, it's hard to let go, eh?

I just keep going round and round in my head with the what-ifs.

Where do you go with that?

You go out and start living again.

Go and do something reckless,

foolish, brave.

MUSIC: "Smile" by Nat King Cole

# Light up your face with gladness

# Hide every trace of sadness

# Although a tear

# May be ever so near

# That's the time you must keep on trying

# Smile, what's the use of crying?

# You'll find that life is still worthwhile

# If you just smile. #

I don't want to blink in case you disappear.

Please, don't get the wrong idea.

I don't even know why I am here,

to be honest.

I just...

You seemed like someone

I might be able to talk to.

So talk.

What do you think of these?

I've always had a bit of thing for red shoes.

And they're my size.

You're just like her.

Sorry, what was that?

I can just picture you dancing in those.

Maybe they're a bit showy.

If you like them, what does it matter if they're showy?

I just haven't felt much like going out lately.

It's hard losing someone you love, isn't it?

From the moment she held that door open for me, I knew.

We both did.

I tried to pretend for a while but I knew.

There she goes again. A goldfinch.

How do you do that?

In Jamaica, there were some great woods for a kid to get lost in.

I got to know all the different birdsongs,

so when I came here...

The thing I loved best as a child was dancing.

Ballet, tap, you name it. I even did ballroom for a while.

So, why did you stop?

-I have to get back, if I'm late...

-It's already too late for me.

-Susie, if this is some sort of game to you, some sort of trick...

-Mm-mm.

I've never been more sure of anything in my life.

Sometimes it's as if I could still reach out to touch her.

Then I blink and she's gone.

But I'm still here.

Only it isn't me.

It's that strange old lady in the mirror

and I don't know how she got there.

She said yes.

Congratulations. I hope you'll be very happy together.

Now perhaps you might help me buy a pair of shoes.

Of course.

And you're free to go.

Unless you're ready to try on that other red shoe now?

Maybe next time. But I'm going to give your feet a treat

and get you to try on those black pumps

Only if you promise you're ready to go dancing again.

Deal.

May I?

MUSIC: "Blue Moon" by Mel Torme

# Blue moon

# You saw me standing alone

# Without a dream in my heart.. #

Let them stare.

I want the whole world to see how beautiful you are.

# Blue moon

# You knew just what I was there for

# You heard me saying a prayer

# For someone

# I really could care for... #

I've changed my mind.

Get off me!

I'm tired and I want to go home.

What are you staring at? Just leave me be!

Forgive me for upsetting you like this.

It's the last thing I'd want to do.

Don't let a silly old woman spoil your day.

I'll be all right once I get a little air.

LAUGHTER

I'm so dizzy but I don't want to stop.

We could just keep walking.

We're so close now.

If we can just wait a little bit longer,

do it all properly, the way we've planned it.

You've got me, Ellie.

All of me.

My life, it's yours now.

Then what difference will a few hours make?

For ever, remember.

How were the cross-stitch ladies this morning?

You must be quite the expert now.

I'm leaving you, Walter.

Could you please pass the salt?

Do you think I'm stupid?

That I don't know about your sordid little escapades?

-I've been having you followed for months.

-Good.

I'm glad you know.

We can sort out the paperwork later.

I'll be in touch in due course.

Please excuse me, Walter.

Eleanor, please.

It's a weakness of the mind, that's all.

I know of a doctor, someone who's treated these sorts of cases before.

He thinks he can cure you.

It's all very discreet.

I'm not sick.

I'm in love.

I am truly in love for the first time in my life.

Eleanor, I have connections, powerful connections.

If you take one more step, that doctor will sign your papers

to have you committed so fast.

So...

..if you want to spend the rest of your days

banging your head against the walls of a padded cell...

..just keep walking.

But I swear to God, you will never see the children again.

Please...

..don't go like this.

I'm fine. Truly, I am.

Every now and then, I get

a little stirred up, that's all.

Things will settle down again,

they always do.

If you'd rather try another pair...

I'll stick with these

for now, but I expect you to keep to your word.

Then let me hear it.

I will. I promise.

And what about you?

It's too late for me, I made

my prison when I broke a promise,

a long time ago.

I don't even know your name.

It doesn't matter.

I'm Mandy.

Eleanor.

Is that what she called you?

Ellie.

I don't know what went on with you two,

but I know she wouldn't want to see you like this.

Please.

Please, for her, for the girl who opened the door,

let yourself be Ellie again, the Ellie she fell in love with.

Perhaps there is

one more dance in me yet.

How about trying out these pumps now?

You can save those for special occasions.

This is a special occasion.

MUSIC: "I'll Be Loving You Always" by Ella Fitzgerald

# I'll be loving you... #

Ellie!

# Always... #

Call an ambulance!

# With a love that's true

# Always

# When the things you've planned

# Need a helping hand

# I will understand

# Always

# Always

# Days may not be fair

# Always

# That's when I'll be there

# Always

# Not for just an hour

# Not for just a day

# Not for just a year

# But always

# Not for just an hour

# Not for just a day...

Don't make her wait any longer.

# Not for just a year

# But always. #

MUSIC: "It's Magic" by Doris Day

# When we walk hand in hand

# The world becomes a wonderland

# It's magic

# How else can I explain

# Those rainbows when there is no rain?

# It's magic

# Why do I tell myself

# These things that happen

# Are all really true?

# Why do I tell myself

# These things that happen are all really true?

# When in my heart I know

# The magic is my love

# For you. #

-I'm going to get a coffee.

-What about this?

Give it to the monkey.

I think you're my destiny.

Aw.

She died two days later.

I'm joking!

You're seeing Sam.

You'll have to log on yourself.

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