The Couch Confession
from Burlesque
Written by Steven Antin, Diablo Cody, Keith Merryman, David A. Newman
After her motel room is robbed of her life savings, Ali turns to Jack in a moment of total desperation. Jack reluctantly agrees to let her and a stray cat stay the night, leading to a vulnerable moment of connection as they realize they both fled their small-town lives for the same reason.
JACK: Ali? What’s wrong?
ALI: Everything’s fine...except-- [She bursts into hysterical tears] My motel was robbed--and--they took everything--and busted the lock and STOLE ALL MY MO-NEY-EY-EY-EY!!!
JACK: I have no idea what you just said but it doesn’t sound good.
ALI: It’s not... So can--is it okay
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