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Moe and Hennie have been in love with each other for years, but neither can admit it to the other. They slept together once, years before—Hennie’s first time—and afterwards, Moe panicked and left her. Since then, they have been locked in constant tension, even after Hennie’s marriage to the sweet, pushover Sam. Now, after Hennie’s grandfather Jacob has died, Moe’s had enough of their unhappiness. He wants to leave, and wants Hennie to come with him.
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Moe: The kid’s a fighter! (To Hennie) Why are you crying?
Hennie: I never cried in my life. (She is now.)
Moe: (Starts for door. Stops) You told Sam you love him. . . .
Hennie: If I’m sore on life, why take it out on him?
Moe: You won’t forget me to your dyin’ day—I was the first guy. Part of your insides. You won’t forget. I wrote my name on
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