Me Before You
*Will Traynor: “I have something to tell you.”
Lou Clark: “I know. I know about Switzerland. I have known for months. Listen, I know this is not how you would have chosen it, but I can make you happy.”
Will: “No.”
Lou: “What?”
Will: “No, Clark. This could be a good life, but it’s not my life, it’s not even close. You never saw me before. I loved my life. I really loved it. I can’t be the kind of man who just accepts this.”
Lou: “You’re not giving it a chance, you’re not giving me a chance. I have become a whole new person these last six months because of you.”
Will: “I know and that’s why I can’t have you tied to me. I don’t want you to miss all the things that someone else can give you. And selfishly I don’t want you to look at me one day and feel even the tiniest bit of regret or pity.”
Lou: “I would never think that!”
Will: “You don’t know that. I can’t watch you wandering around the annex in your crazy dresses. Or see you naked and not be able to… Oh Clark, if have had any idea what I want to do to you right now. I can’t live like this.”
Lou: “Please, Will! Please!”
Will: “Shh. Listen, this, tonight being with you is the most wonderful thing you could have ever done for me. But I need it to end here. No more pain and exhaustion and waking up every morning already wishing it was over. It’s not going to get better than this. The doctors know it and I know it. When we get back, I’m going to Switzerland so I’m asking you if you feel the things you say you feel. Come with me.”
Lou: “I thought I was changing your mind.”
Will: “Nothing was ever going to change my mind. I promised my parents six months and that’s what I have given them.”
Lou: “No! Don’t say another word. You’re so selfish. I tore my heart out in front of you and all you can say is no. And now you want me to come and watch the worst thing you could possibly imagine. Do you have any idea what you’re asking? I wish I had never taken this stupid job! I wish I had never met you!”*