[ IP ] How did this couple get to this point ?

`` What gives, Audrey?'' 
 
 `` What do you mean?'' 
 
 `` We've been sitting here for two hours and you've barely said a word.'' 
 
 `` Well, what do you think is the matter, Julian?'' 
 
 `` Do n't give me that again.'' 
 
 `` There you go, sighing. I just left home and hearth for you, Julian.'' 
 
 `` You know we could n't have been together otherwise.'' 
 
 `` Yes, I know.'' 
 
 `` Are n't you sure of me?'' 
 
 `` It's not about not being sure of you. I love them too.'' 
 
 `` Well, if they could have just accepted us...'' 
 
 `` I know, I'm sorry. I know the rejection hurt you.'' 
 
 `` As long as *you* do n't reject me, I'll get over it.'' 
 
 `` If I'd wanted to reject you, I would n't get on a bus to Nowhere to do it now, would I?'' 
 
 `` I suppose not.'' 
 
 -- - 
 
 `` Julian? Please wake up!'' 
 
 `` Damn it, I was asleep.'' 
 
 `` Oh, I thought you were practicing your snoring for the Olympics.'' 
 
 `` Do n't give me that. What's the matter?'' 
 
 `` You're going to think I'm silly.'' 
 
 `` As opposed to thinking you're smart all along? Ow! I'm kidding! I'm kidding!'' 
 
 `` You're a nuisance. Does that man over there seem suspicious to you?'' 
 
 `` He's a rather well-dressed one, is n't he? Burberry'd all up.'' 
 
 `` I think he has a bulge in his coat. I'm concerned.'' 
 
 `` Honey, you do n't mention the bulge in a gentleman's pants. I explained it to you, he ca n't help himself sometimes.'' 
 
 `` Unless his manhood decided to take a walk and stopped at his outer thigh for a bit, he can pretty well help himself, I think.'' 
 
 `` I ca n't see. Scoot over, let me take a -- -THE MAN HAS A GUN! EVERYBODY, THE MAN HAS A GUN!'' 
 
 -- - 
 
 `` Well, *that* was rather foolish of you.'' 
 
 `` Think I should have waited for him to hold the bus hostage like he planned?'' 
 
 `` Could have passed it along to everybody. Give them a little warning.'' 
 
 `` Yes, why did n't I think of playing Chinese Whispers at a time like this? You're never happy with anything I do.'' 
 
 `` Oh, I'm always happy with what you do. But I could have done without him aiming for your heart. Thought mine would pop right out.'' 
 
 `` You were very brave, even then. Flinging your mighty coin-purse at him. You have an arm on you, you do.'' 
 
 `` Helped that I nicked all the spare change from home.'' 
 
 `` Oh Jesus, what if our names come in the newspaper?'' 
 
 `` Damn, did n't think of that. Let's get another bus, quick, before the reporters get here.'' 
 
 -- - 
 
 `` So, New York City, huh?'' 
 
 `` I bet it'd be wonderful. All those bright lights.'' 
 
 `` I guess it would. So, we're really doing this, huh?'' 
 
 `` Julian, I flung what little money I had at an absolute stranger in the hopes of preventing him from shooting you. I *hope* we're really doing this.'' 
 
 `` It's just, it's going to be tough.'' 
 
 `` Really? I did n't know. They should put that on a banner in Times Square. Educate the public. Why are you laughing?'' 
 
 `` I'm just thinking that tomorrow morning, the Big Apple wo n't know what hit it.'' 
 
 -- - 
 
 `` Audrey?'' 
 
 `` Mmm... Time is it?'' 
 
 `` Little after two.'' 
 
 `` Jesus, Julian, why are you awake?'' 
 
 `` I'm just really glad I broke my leg that morning, Audrey.'' 
 
 `` Well, I'm just really glad Lana exchanged shifts with me at the hospital.'' 
 
 `` Goodnight, Audrey.'' 
 
 `` Goodnight, Julian.''
