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Las Vegas
A Night of Surprises
April 1999

Star-Gazing

Carrie and Mike arrive on the hilltop to do some star-gazing.

Carrie: Look at all the lights on the strip. That's amazing.
Mike: Yeah, hey - if you think that's something, look up.

They both look up at the stars for a moment, and Carrie looks back down at Mike.

Carrie: (softly) I'm so glad you brought me up here.
Mike: Want to lie down and look at the sky?

Carrie nods, and they unfold a blanket on the ground.

Mike: It's like the whole universe is laid out just for us in a blanket of stars.
Carrie: Yeah.
Mike: It's pretty amazing, if you think about it, I mean. They whole universe, all of the time and space, we happen to be born on the same planet, in the same century, and manage to find each other.

Carrie and Mike stare at each other for a second.

Mike: Let's never lose sight of that miracle, okay? Never take it for granted.

Mike stares into Carrie's eyes, and they both lean forward for a kiss.


Carrie and Mike settle back down on the blanket after their kiss, and look back up at the stars.

Carrie: Mmmm...The stars, they make you feel so small, almost insignificant.
Mike: (in a goofy tone) Well, you're the most significant thing in my life.

Carrie snickers at him.

Carrie: Pretty smooth line, Dr. Horton!
Mike: Thank you! It's a cut above "What's your sign?" anyway.
Carrie: I think that question has been asked all over the hotel tonight. Do you happen to notice there's an astrologer convention this weekend?
Mike: Yeah. You just ruined my surprise.

Carrie sits up and looks at him.

Carrie: What surprise?
Mike: I had one of those astrologers do our charts. I just wanted to see if we were in any way, at all compatible.
Carrie: I don't need an astrologer to tell me that.


Mike: So you don't want to see the astrological chart? You don't want to know what really makes us tick?
Carrie: Are you kidding? I have always wanted to have my chart done.
Mike: Now, I wonder what the staff would think if they knew the Chief of Staff had his horoscope done.
Carrie: I think they would think it's pretty sensible. I mean, I'm sure they've all done it themselves.
Mike: Yeah, they probably have.
Carrie: C'mon! I can't take the suspense! Compatible or not?
Mike: Well, you'll just have to wait and see.

Mike pulls the papers out.

Carrie: What? You haven't taken a look yet?
Mike: No...It's something I wanted us to experience together, you know? Although you seem to be concerned about lofty things like the universe and stars.
Carrie: Yeah, well I also want to know what's in the stars for us. Open that thing!
Mike: Okay...And the winner is...

Carrie watches him as he opens the envelope and smiles.


Carrie: So what does it say?
Mike: Hey, calm down!. It says here Pisces have no patience. Okay, according to Madame Zolah....drumroll please...

Carrie drums on her knees.

Mike: We have a long and happy future ahead of us.
Carrie: Does she really predict that?
Mike: See for yourself.

Mike hands the papers over to Carrie.

Carrie: What are all these diagrams?
Mike: I think it shows that Librans and Pisces have a natural attraction for each other. Librans, which is me, of course...have charm, elegance, good taste, and are natural kind.
Carrie: Left out handsome...and witty!
Mike: (looking coyly at Carrie)Yeah, they did, didn't they? I gotta get my money back. Enough frivolity, let's get down to your bit. Pisces...Pisces have trouble letting go, but once they do, they open themselves up to experiences that are waiting for them just around the corner. Or in this case, sitting right next to them.

Carrie nods thoughtfully as a song dedication comes over the radio.

D.J.: We've got another dedication for all you lovebirds tonight, or those aching to be in the arms of the one you love. This one goes out to Carrie from Mike, visiting the Las Vegas area from Salem. LeAnn Rimes, "How Do I Live?"

Carrie looks at Mike, dumbfounded.

Carrie: Mike, when did you do this?
Mike: I called earlier when I was in my hotel room.
Carrie: When I was on the phone with Aus...

Mike puts his finger to her lips to keep her from going on. He holds out his hand to her and they begin dancing.


Floating

Mike and Carrie: Together Forever