Flashback on Trawangan

We find Sean on Trawangan. He's in an internet cafe and he has in front of him a facebook message from Lucy. We can see her photo and the first bit of the message which says 'Hope you're having an AWEsome time !!!xxx'. He profile pic is of her and two mates, out on the lash. She's pretty and is clearly having a lot of fun.

Sean looks at this, greatly frustrated. It then cuts back to a(nother) scene I'm struggling with in which while Jules and Sean are cooped up in a hovel in Sumbawa they have a conversation about the rules in relationships. It's not a long one but the point is that Jules has a very strong code about these things including four rules:

1) Never cheat
2) Never say 'I love you if you don't mean it'
3) When you know you don't want to be with them forever, end it.
4) Always dump someone to their face

After this he goes back to staring at the screen and there's another flashback. This is the one and only time we see either of their lives back home.

Int. Sean's Flat- Night

Sean has his backpack on the bed in front of him and laid out next to it everything he's taking with him.

He gets a PHONECALL and picks it up. It's from his mate Tom.

Sean: Hey mate

Tom: Hello fella, you all packed?

Sean: Yeah, pretty much.

Tom: Excellent, in which case it's time for a pint I'm just in your area actually so why don't you meet me at the Fox and Grapes?

Sean: Why don't you come here?

Tom: Cos I need a pint. Come on. It'll be your last British pint for three weeks.

Sean: Well if you put it like that.

Int. Fox and Grapes- Night

Sean walks in to the Fox and Grapes and to his surprise discovers Lucy, his girlfriend has put on a surprise party for him. There's a fair old gaggle of his friends and they all cheer as he comes in. He's surprised. Sincerely surprised. And a little embarassed. He's not really up for it.

Lucy comes running up and gives him a kiss.

Sean: I'm guessing this is your doing?

Lucy nods, very pleased with herself. Tom appears with a pint.

Tom: Here you go.

Sean nods and has a sip.

Int. Pub- Later

He's busy talking to people, Lucy is on his arm but he's not showing her a lot of attention.

Int. Pub- Later

He sees Jill, a platinum blonde with crazy dress sense, walking outside for a cigarette.

Sean (to Lucy): I'm just going to pop out for a bit of fresh air.

Lucy: You mean a cigarette?

Sean: Just the one I promise.

Lucy: Well, let me kiss you once before you do it.

She goes in for a big lunge but he's a bit embarassed and only half returns it. He makes his way outside.

Ext. Pub- Night

He comes outside and Jill is waiting for him with an arched experession on her face. She offers him a cigarette. He takes it but is so distracted that he puts it in his mouth without lighting it.

Jill: You don't actually want that do you?

Sean (suddenly snapping out of it): I just needed to step outside.

He hands her back the cigarette uncertainly. She takes it and lights it with the end of her last one.

Jill: Needed to step away?

Sean: I wouldn't have done this. If she's been the one going away. It wouldn't have crossed my mind.

Jill: She's been planning it for weeks.

Sean: I'm a shit boyfriend.

Jill: I seem to remember you being a model boyfriend once upon a time.

Sean: I'm not sure I was a good boyfriend.

Jules: Yo were. I, on the other hand...

Sean: But that's it. I did good things. But it was only because I was so afraid of losing you.

Jill: And you're not afraid of losing Lucy?

Sean doesn't answer.

Sean: I reckon this might be good. 3 weeks away. Probably discover how much I miss her.

Jill doesn't say anthing.

Sean: I should end it.

Jill: It's really not my place to say.

Sean: That didn't stop you with Beth.

Jill says nothing. Sean nods. He understands what he has to do. Decision's been made. Move on.

Sean: You really liked Beth didn't you?

Jill (smiling): I did. You really fucked that one up.

Sean (laughing): Yeah, you didn't see what I saw.

Int. Sean's flat- Night

Sean comes into the flat. With Lucy. She's very drunk and more than a little frisky. Sean is unresponsive, distracted but Lucy barely notices.

Lucy: I love the way it's your leaving do but I"m the one who's completely wasted while you (grabs him and pulls him close to her) are a model of responsible drinking.

Sean: I've got a flight in the morning.

Lucy nods and leans in for a kiss. Sean backs away.

Sean: Luce, this is going to sound so bad ...

Lucy looks at him with total terror. Sean looks at her but can't hold her gaze.

Sean: It's just the flight really is early tomorrow. Do you mind if we just go to bed?

Lucy would have been upset 30 seconds ago but the thoughts that had crossed her mind as Sean started his sentence were such that she's happy it just means no nookie.

Lucy: Oh no, of course. I understand.

She gives him a peck on the lips.

Lucy: Let's get you to bed.

Int. Bathroom

They're both brushing their teeth. Sean looks at himself in the mirror. Coward.


Back on Trawangan, Sean is still looking at the message.

It reads:

'Just checking that you haven't run under a bus!! It's raining and Polly's feeling down in the dumps so she's coming round for ice cream and chick flicks!
Miss you!!!! xxxx

Sean eventually replies with the following

'Hey,

Internet keeps crashing so can't write long message.

Not dead. Having an awesome time. Great beaches, great sites. Doug well.

Will tell you all when I get back.

Sean'