Say Anything… Deleted Scenes – Mr. Deegan Hits on Diane

INT.  UTILITY ROOM

Diane talks with twenty-seven year old English teacher MR. DEEGAN.  She’s at ease with adults.

MR. DEEGAN

I’m serious, call the principal
and tell him.  I’m too good for
senior senior-lounge duty.  He’ll listen
to you.

DIANE

Great.  Give me the dirty work.

MR. DEEGAN

(laughing)
I was so glad when I saw you here
tonight.  The first time I’ve seen
you outside . . . those four walls.

DIANE

That’s true, isn’t it.

MR. DEEGAN

(gathers courage)
I’ll tell you a secret I couldn’t
tell you until you had that diploma
in your hand…

He takes a half-step closer.  Lloyd appears in the window sees her and steps out of view.  Diane doesn’t see him.

MR. DEEGAN

I’d like to see you sometime.

Diane is surprised.

DIANE

Really?

MR. DEEGAN

Come on.  I was always smiling at
you.

DIANE

(instinctive honesty)
I just thought you were a nice,
happy guy.

He steps closer, appears close to a kiss attempt.  She deftly steps away.

DIANE

I know what you’re saying, Mr.
Deegan.  You’re saying that you enjoyed
our friendship, and I did too, but
you’re not going to feel comfortable
if you kiss me, so for your
sake…thanks, and I understand.

He considers pushing it, but gives her a friendly cuff instead.

MR. DEEGAN

You’re amazing.  Have a great life.

DIANE

You too, Mr. Deegan.

He starts to exit, then turns back again.

MR. DEEGAN

I wish you were older.

She guides him out the door, turns to look out the window.

EXT.  HOUSE

Lloyd just barely ducks out of her view.  He squats on the ground.

LLOYD

Amazing.