And they all lived happily ever after? (Joan turns) There's a surprise. (Joan scoffs) You guys really like that ending.

Yeah, well, you have a better one?

They all moved towards spiritual growth and enlightenment?

Yeah. That's gonna work with the kids.

Ever notice that the guy always has to risk his life and the girl is nearly dead when he finds her? It takes a kiss to wake her up and they ride off together. It's a nice metaphor.

For what?

Death and resurrection.

Yeah. Well, that's a fun party game.

It happens all the time. The illusion dies so that something deeper can take its place.

(sits down) Are you saying that... Adam and I are an illusion?

Romance serves a purpose. It’s a meditative state. It puts logic to sleep so that people can come together. Otherwise you guys probably wouldn't risk it.

Why did you have to make love so complicated? I mean... couldn't that one thing been easy?

Love is big. It's a bright light in the universe and a bright light casts a big shadow. So, what do you wanna do, Joan?

(sighs) How am I supposed to know?

By looking at it. Real love is hard work; you have to decide if you want it in your story. Or if you'd rather just stay in the dream.