Purple Rain

MORRIS

Y'know... they say that saliva is an aphrodisiac.

(a beat)

You look so lovely tonight.

VANITY

(couching)

Why... thank you.

MORRIS

Probably you'd look better under exotic... red... lights.

(another though)

I wish you could see my home. It's... it's so exciting.

He leans close to her, speaks in a soft, sexy voice –
 

MORRIS

In my bedroom, I have a brass waterbed...

VANITY

Oooh!

MORRIS

I have an Italian cook, Gino Izogochograchi, or something like that.

She giggles, looks at him deeply –
 

MORRIS

It's funny... your eyes – when you stare at me like that, it causes my stomach to qui-quiver. Oh, Lord...

An idea flashes across his mind –
 

MORRIS

Do you like diamonds?

VANITY

Uh, huh.

MORRIS

Yeah...?

VANITY

Yeah.

MORRIS

I know it's rather masculine, but – try this one on.

He slides a large glass diamond on her finger –
 

VANITY

Ohhh!

MORRIS

My God, darling it fits.

He studies her hands closely –
 

MORRIS

You must have strong hands, but – they're so soft... like oils in my bubble bath.

(a beat)

Damn...

He leans close to her –
 

MORRIS

Darling...?

VANITY

Yeah...?

MORRIS

I'm not usually so forward, but – would you like to make love to me? I can make it so nice...

She giggles freely, looks at him with big eyes –
 

MORRIS

Do you know what is meant by the words, huh, I hate to use them, they're so harsh, so American... I mean, and yet on the other hand, they're exciting words. The words...

(pause)

... chili sauce. Oh, Lord.

(a beat)

MORRIS

You know, I haven't made love in so long, but with you I know it would be just like riding a bike. I'd remember everything I've ever learned.

(a beat)

Baby, if the kid can't make you come, nobody can.

Jerome checks off his pad –
 

JEROME

(whispers)

Morris...!

MORRIS

Yeah...?

JEROME

Seventeen.

Morris fixes Vanity with his half-lidded, pouty-lip look –
 

MORRIS

Huh, what's it gonna to be baby?

She's on the spot, thinks fast –
 

VANITY

PULL OVER THERE!

MORRIS

What?!

JEROME

What?!

VANITY

Over there – that's where I live.

Jerome SKIDS the car to a stop. They're directly in front of a slick, hi-rise apartment building –

MORRIS
Here...?

VANITY

Yes.

MORRIS

Uh, what one is it?

VANITY

That one, right there, see? On the 14th floor.

MORRIS

It's nice, huh?

VANITY

Oh, it's great. Real pretty. Big open rooms, balconies, fireplace – the works.

He smiles lovingly –
 

MORRIS

Jerome!

Jerome puts the Caddy into gear, pulls off into the night –
 

VANITY

Hey, wait! C'mon!

(a beat)

Okay – where are you taking me?

MORRIS

Home.

(smiling)

You and me are a lot alike. I like that. So, I'd like to help you out. I think I have something you may be interested, in.

VANITY

Oh yeah – what?

Jerome hands Morris a cassette – Morris waves it in front of her nose –
 

MORRIS

A little song and dance. That is, if you can sing and dance.

VANITY

(defensively)

Prince is goinq to help me.

Jerome and Moris suppress their laughter –
 

JEROME

Motherfucker needs a haircut.

MORRIS

Hee, hee, uh, excuse me. No he won't. He's never done anything in his whole life for anybody but himself.

VANITY

Guys better than you have promised me things before.

MORRIS

I know that's right, but –

Jerome hands him a card with an address on it. Morris hands the card to her –
 

MORRIS (CONT'D)

– not Morris Day.

(he smiles)

Jerome pulls up in front of her motel. Vanity reads the card –
 

MORRIS

Come by any time.

EXT. MOTEL / INT. CADDY – TWILIGHT

She gets out of the car, stands on the sidewalk. Morris pushes the window button – nothing happens –

MORRIS

Jerome!

Jerome leans over, taps the glass – the window glides down –
 

MORRIS

(to Vanity)

One more thing...

Jerome snaps the glove compartment, hands Morris a neatly folded camisole. Morris presents it to her –

MORRIS

Here's a little something for you. If you get cold when you wear it, call me.

He snaps his fingers – Jerome pulls the Caddy away with a screech.

EXT. VANITY'S MOTEL – TWILIGHT

Vanity stands on the sidewalk a moment, slightly bewildered and very amused. She watches the Cadillac screech around the bend. She turns, goes into the motel.

Prince stands in the alleyway across the street, his motorcycle parked nearby. He watches as Vanity cuts inside.

INT. HALLWAY / VANITY'S MOTEL – DAWN

She comes down the HALLWAY, opens her door with a key.

INT. VANITY'S ROOM – DAWN

She goes inside, drops the tape and card in her bureau. unfolding the camisole, she holds it against her, gazes into the mirror. It looks beautiful. Suddenly a KNOCK at the door –

VANITY

Morris...?

Another two KNOCKS, something like a confirmation. She smiles, cuts to the door, flings it open – but Prince is there. She's shocked, but recovers instantly –

VANITY
I had a feeling it was you – I knew it! It's amazing – I could tell it was you.

His face remains placid as he puts on his sunglasses –
 

PRINCE
How'd you get home?

VANITY

Took a cab.

PRINCE

Oh yeah? Where'd you get that?

She stares at the camisole in her hands –
 

VANITY

I adore camisoles.

He nods dispassionately, walks into the room, gives the place the once over, then –
 

PRINCE

Let's ride.

EXT. HIGHWAY – DAWN

AERIAL SHOT

Prince and Vanity on his motorcycle whipping down the highway. The DAWN LIGHT breaks over the horizon.

EXT. ANOTHER HIGHWAY – DAWN

A SERIES OF SHOTS

Streaking down a two-lane blacktop obviously exhilarated by the velocity of their ride. The landscape becomes lush, the trees a riot of autumn splendor.

EXT. COUNTRY ROAD – DAWN

ANOTHER ANGLE

As Prince and Vanity whip up to the top of a small hill, skid to a stop. He scans the area quickly, gets his bearings. He pops the clutch, skids off to the valley below.

EXT. WOODS AND STREAM – DAWN

Prince and Vanity ride cautiously through a series of hiking paths, then twist down a small embankment. A STREAM flows before them. They climb off the bike, look around quietly –

VANITY
God, this is beautiful. It reminds me of where I grew up. My father used to...

He waits for an answer, it's not forthcoming –
 

PRINCE

Your father used to what...?

VANITY

Nothing... it's just...

(changes subject)

You must like places like this.

He goes to the stream, balances on several rocks, moves to the other side. The stream flows between them –

VANITY

So, have you reconsidered my proposal?

PRINCE

What...?

VANITY

What we talked about last time.

PRINCE

You can't be serious.

She starts a little dance step, climaxes it with spins and twirls –
 

VANITY

Oh, come on – you know you really want to. You've been waiting for this opportunity... all... your... life...

He can't help laughing – she freezes, looks at him coldly –
 

PRINCE

I'm sorry – excuse me.

VANITY

God – so why do you come around? You don't want to help me, not that you have to. You don't want to sleep with me, not that you have to do that either. So why am I here?

He smiles, walks off –
 

VANITY

There's a lot of things you don't know about me. You'd be surprised how many things I could do.

He disappears around some trees –
 

VANITY

Take me home immediately! I want to go home. I can't stand this! I can't take this anymore! Prince!