The Notebook

（恋恋笔记本）

The Notebook (Novel) Written by Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by 橘猫TOC

Scene 1: The Beginning of a Story

[SFX: Gentle, melancholic background music fades in

Narration： I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived.

Nurse： It's a lovely day outside. Let's take a walk.

Old Allie： I don't think so.

Nurse： Well, we've got to get you out of this room. Come on now, honey. Some fresh air would do you good.

Old Duke： Hello.

Nurse：I'm sorry, it's not a good day. I don't think she's up for anything.

Old Allie： Hello?

Nurse： This is Duke, he's come to read to you.

Old Allie： Read?

Nurse： Mmm-hmm.

Old Allie：（ Slow ）No. I don't know.

Nurse： Oh, come on, you'll like him, he's very funny.

Old Allie： Ahh...

SFX: Walk to another room and sit down.

Old Duke： All right, now. Where did we leave off? Oh, yeah, yeah, it was dinner night. Noah was there with his friends Fin and Sara.

Old Allie： Noah?

Old Duke： That's where they met. June 6th, 1940. Allie was 17 years old.

[SFX: Lively carnival atmosphere – cheerful music, sounds of games.]

Narration：Young Noah spotted Allie at the carnival. It was love at first sight, though Allie wasn't as easily swayed.

Noah： You want to dance with me?

Allie： No.

Noah： Why not?

Allie： Because I don't want to.

Narration：Allie danced with another man, but Noah wasn't one to give up easily. He approached her again.

Noah： I would really like to take you out.

Allie：What? No.

Noah： No?

Allie： No!

Noah： No? Well, you leave me no other choice then.

Allie： Oh my God.

[Noah climbed onto the Ferris wheel, threatening to jump if Allie didn't agree to a date.]

Girl：Get Down! You are gonna kill yourself.

Man：Noah, cut it out!

Noah：（Straining, voice shaking） I'm gonna ask you one more time. Will you or will you not go out with me? God damn it! My hand is slippery.

Girl：Then grab the bar, you idiot.

Noah：Not until she agrees.

Man：Ah, go on out with him, honey.

Allie：（Panicked） Okay, okay, fine. I'll go out with you.

Noah： What? No, don't do me any favors.

Allie： No, no, I want to.

Noah： Say it.

Allie： I want to go out with you.

Noah： Say it again.

Allie： （Yell ）I want to go out with you!

Noah： All right, all right, we'll go out.

Allie： You think you are so smart, don't you?

Girl：That wasn't funny, Noah, you idiot!

Allie：No, it's okay, I'll take care of this.

Noah：What are you doing?

Allie：（Pull his pants down）

Noah：What are you doing? Please don't do that.

02:56 SFX: Pants and zipper down

Allie：（Laugh.）

Noah：Oh God.  

Allie：You're not so cocky now, are ya?

Noah：I'm gonna get you for that.

Allie：Ah, maybe you will, maybe you won't.

Scene 2: Street Talk - Trust and Dreams

[SFX: City background, people walking, and Noah spots Allie]

Noah： Do you remember me?

Allie： Yeah, sure. Mr. Underware, was it?

Noah： Oh yeah.

Allie： How could I forget?

Noah： Yeah, I wanted to clear that up with you because I'm really sorry about that. It was a really stupid thing to do. But I had to be next to you. I was being drawn to you.

Allie：（Laughs in disbelief） Oh, jeez, what a line! You use that on all the girls?

Noah： No.

Allie： Right. I saw you the other night with little Miss Ribbons.

Noah： What are you doing tonight?

Allie： What?

Noah： Or tomorrow night, or this weekend, whatever.

Allie： Why?

Noah： Why? Our date.

Allie： What date?

Noah： The date you agreed to?

Allie： No.

Noah： Yes, you did. You promised and you swore it.

Allie： Well, I guess I changed my mind.

Noah： Look, I know you get some dirty guy coming up to you on the street. You don't know him, you don't know me, but I know me. And when I see something that I like, I gotta, I love it. I go, I mean crazy for it.

Allie： Okay, what are you talking about?

Noah： Well, you.

Allie： （Chuckle ）Oh, you're good.

Noah： What?

Allie： You're good. You are.

Noah： No, you're getting me wrong.

Allie： You're fantastic.

Noah： I'm not.

Allie： You really are. I'm impressed.

Noah： I'm not usually like this, I'm sorry.

Allie： Oh yes, you are.

Noah： I can be fun if you want. Pensive, uh, smart. Uh, superstitious, brave. And, uh, I can be light on my feet. （Dance a bit） I could be whatever you want. You just tell me what you want and I'll be that for you.

Allie： You're dumb.

Noah：I could be that.

Noah：Come on, one date. What's it gonna hurt?

Allie：Hmm, I don't think so.

Noah：Well, what can I do to change your mind?

Allie：Guess you'll figure something out.

[SFX: Night. Walking on the Street. Distant Train.]

Narration：Noah and Allie spent their summer nights exploring, pushing boundaries, and truly seeing each other.