Never Can Say Good-bye tells the
parallel storylines of the past and the present as the reincarnated souls are
forced to decide between forgiveness and seeking the revenge they were denied
in the past.
INT.
RAMSDELL LIVING ROOM: NIGHT
Amanda talks on the phone. Michael nervously paces. He touches the repaired damage on the grand piano.
AMANDA
(frustrated)
I already asked him. She doesn't let people get close to her.
Amanda watches Michael. He stares up at Sara Jane's portrait.
AMANDA (CONT.)
Daniel, I have to call you back.
She hangs up the phone.
MICHAEL
(without turning around)
The memories are getting more intense.
AMANDA
I knew they would.
MICHAEL
I have to know the whole truth.
AMANDA
You will when it is time.
MICHAEL
(touching the piano)
This is Sara Jane's.
Amanda nods.
MICHAEL (CONT.)
She loved music.
AMANDA
Both her and Mother. It was their secret language.
They were so close. Sometimes I would get jealous. They would always
just seem to know and find a way to include me. They'd make up a silly
rhythm...
Amanda becomes momentarily lost in the pleasant memory.
MICHAEL
She loved the guitar I bought her.
(indicating the piano)
But this was special to her.
AMANDA
It was a gift from Mother. Father was furious when she took it with her. But it was hers to take.
MICHAEL
(pleading)
Where is she?
AMANDA
It's not my place to interfere.
MICHAEL
Where is Sara Jane?
AMANDA
I can't answer that.
MICHAEL
(angrily)
Can't or won't?
AMANDA
Sara Jane might not be
ready to deal with the past. I'm not even sure you are.
MICHAEL
What if she can't forgive me? What if she can't love me again. She begged. I couldn't let her leave.
AMANDA
Could you now, if it was best for her?
MICHAEL
I don't know.
