Musical Montage
Music: "Die Froliches Wanderer" ("The Happy Wanderer" in English, a German folk song)
The Morgendorffers and company at a car rental in Munich renting a huge van. Next, this van driving the streets of Munich. Cut to a close up of a sign that says "Autobahn" . Cut to inside the van and we see Jake look very animated.
He asked "Is it true that German freeways don't have speed limits?"
Jim nodded.
"It's true."
Jake grins wickedly.
"Wanna see what this baby can do?"
Practically salivating, Jim said "Oh, yeah!"
Quinn, Daria and Helen all stare daggers at Jim. As soon as they're on the Autobahn Jake floors it. As the van speeds down the autobahn only Jim and Jake are enjoying themselves while everyone else is scared. As the van continues to go at top speed they pass by German farmhouses and fields. All too soon they approach rocky and very tall mountains, some of which are so high as to be snow capped. As they reach the mountains the autobahn ends and becomes a two lane country road that parallels a river. On the other side of the river are pastures and fields surrounded by the Bavarian alps. They soon approach a very picturesque village. As the van approaches the village they see a sign that says "Morgendorf". The van navigates the very narrow and winding streets until it reaches a large three story building done in the traditional Bavarian style. The red tiled roof is impressive in the sun. Jane is impressed by the wall murals depicting both saints lives as well as everyday peasant life. The sign at the entrance reads "Inn von Morgendorf". They have reached their destination.
Quinn and Jim's room at the Inn, a short time later...
The room is very rustic. A wood floor with a single deer skin rug. Two small beds (though Quinn and Jim only need one) and a vanity. There is a bathroom and a toilet room (in most European homes and hotels they have seperate rooms for the bath and the toilet, and the toilet room usually also has a bedet). The walls are white with images of knights slaying dragons and rescuing princesses. The room has a sliding glass door that leads out to a wooden balcony. Jim and Quinn have just put down their bags.
Jim, sounding almost apologetic, said "It's a little rustic and I know that's not your thing."
Quinn smiles.
"I don't know. I kind of like it. It may not be five star luxury but it still has an intimate, home like vibe."
Jim asked "So, what's the plan?"
Quinn said "Once we're settled in we meet up in the lobby. Dad wants to spend the afternoon walking around town exploring."
Jim begins to unpack.
Regarding Jake, Jim said "He seems to really be excited."
Quinn looks surprisingly understanding.
"Well, this is where his side of the family originally came from. I sort of get it that he wants to explore a bit of our heritage. Also, this town is beautiful."
Jim said "Most traditional alpine villages are. Now that I think about it this is a little romantic."
Starry eyed, Quinn said "I know. The Bavarian alps are so beautiful."
Jim said "Not as beautiful as you."
Quinn smiles seductively.
In a suggestive tone she said "Keep that up, mister, and we won't be getting much sleep tonight."
Jim smiles with anticipation. In fact, some of the best sex he's ever had with Quinn has been on this trip.
The streets of Morgendorf, a short time later...
Our eight travelers see the village in all of it's splendor, with the Bavarian Alps as a backdrop. Jake, Helen, Quinn, Jim, Daria, Jane, Trent, Lindy and Sandi are walking the streets. Jake is eagerly snapping pictures.
He said "I never knew my ancestral village was so beautiful."
He snaps a picture of one of the buildings.
Smiling, Helen said "Glad you like it, Jake."
Meanwhile, Jane is admiring the archetecture of the buildings.
She said "Now I really wish I'd brought my paint and easel. This place is so inspiring I just have to capture it on a canvas."
Daria commented "You do realize that your cell phone has a camera, don't you?"
Jane's face lights up.
"Of course! I can snap what I find inspiring and use the pictures to paint when we get home."
Jane whips out her phone and starts taking pictures herself. A young couple walk by. The man is wearing clogs, knee high socks, short leather trousers with ornate suspenders( lederhosen), a green vest over a white shirt and a small green bowler hat with what looks like a collection of small brown feathers sticking out ot the brim. The woman is wearint an outfit identical to the girl on St. Pauli Girl labels.
Unimpressed, Sandi asked "What kind of fashion disaster is that?"
Quinn, refusing to slip into old habits, said "I think those are traditional Bavarian costumes."
The German couple walk to a massive outdoor picnic area with a stage, food and beverage carts and a dance floor. It's called a fest platz. Jake turns to a nearby villager, a middle aged man dressed in modern close.
"Excuse me. Do you speak English?"
The villager said "Ja. Can I help you?"
Jake asked "What's going on?"
The villager becomes very lively.
"You did not know? Zis veek is our annual summer festival. Ve are celebratink ze vun thousandth anneversary uf ze founding uf zis village."
Jake is very excited by this.
"Neato!"
The villager said "Ja, velkome to Morgendorf, mister...?"
Jake extends his hand in greeting.
"Morgendorffer, Jake Morgendorffer."
The villager shakes Jakes hand.
"Johann Schmidt. Your last name means from Morgendorf, ju know?"
Jake said "My great-great grandfather was from here. When he went to America his last name was changed from Schmidt to Morgendorffer." Something occurs to Jake, "You think we're related?"
Johann said "Possible, but probably not. Schmidt is a very common name in Zermany."
Jake looks a little disappointed. Daria approaches Johann.
She said "Excuse me, but I was wondering if you could tell us some of the history of this town."
Johann smiles. Germans love an opportunity to talk about their history and heritage (unless it concerns the Nazi era, of course). Quinn is visibly relieved that Daria and Jane are done with the whole "Ugly American" routine.
The Inn, night...
Quinn and Jim are standing out on the balcony admiring the view. They have a majestic view of a very starry night sky over rugged alpine peaks. The young couple are in total awe of the natural beauty of it all.
Quinn said "I've never seen so many stars in the night sky. Wow!"
Jim said "I know, it's beautiful. Certainly not something a couple of New Jersey suburbanites see every day."
Quinn smiles at that before suddenly looking thoughtful.
"Jim," she asked "where do you see us in ten years?"
Without hesitation, Jim said "Still together, definitely. I don't know about the other aspects of our lives, though. Why?"
Quinn said "Sandi and Joey's break up has me a little rattled. I don't want us to drift apart like that."
Jim reassured her. He was also relieved to see that Quinn was actually picturing a future with him.
He said "We won't, Quinn. I love you and that's never going to change. Sandi and Joey were only together for nine months. We're still going strong after two years."
Quinn thinks for a second and looks relieved.
"Now that you mention it, we've had our own rough patches but we always seem to emerge a stronger couple because of it."
Jim said "That's how I know what we have will last. Where do you want us to be in ten years?"
Without hesitation, Quinn said "Still together, hopefully married with kids by then. Even if there's no marriage or kids as long as we're together and happy I'll be satisfied."
Jim looks like he wants to ask not just a question, but THE question, until...
"Don't get me wrong, Jim. I'm not saying we run off and get married now. I want us both ready for that commitment when we do. I'm just saying that I would like to marry you and have your children...someday."
Jim decides not to ask the question at this moment. He'll stick to his original plan. Quinn looks at the night sky.
She said "I can't get over how beautiful this place is."
Jim said "It's still not as beautiful as you. I know I tell you almost every day, but I love you Quinn Morgendorffer."
She turns and faces him.
"And I love you, Jim Carbone."
With that, they kiss. The kiss lingers. When it breaks they stare into each others eyes before kissing again, this time more lustfully. Continuing to make out they go into the room and close the door. Quinn shoves Jim onto the bed and has a lusty smile. She takes her shirt off, revealing a lacy black bra. She pounces on Jim and kisses him furiously, moaning into his mouth as she does.
"Mmmm...hmmm...umph."
She breaks the kiss.
In a sultry whisper, Quinn said "Make love to me."
They kiss again. Jim reaches up Quinn's bare back and starts to unhook her bra.
The hallway at the Inn, a short time later...
Music: "Sex, I'm A.." by Berlin
After another picture taking excursion Jane is returning to her and Daria's room, which is right next to Jim and Quinn's. She opens the door. Inside she finds an irritated looking Daria sitting up in her bed covering her ears. Jane is curious.
She asked "Daria, what's going on?"
Before Daria can answer...
Quinn: (VO through wall) "OH, JIM...yes...yes...YES"
Jim: (VO through wall) "Ugh...ugh...Quinn...so...hot"
Jane's eyes go wide, but only for a second.
"Is that what I think it is?"
Daria said "Yes, my sister and her boyfriend are having what has to be the loudest sex ever."
No sooner does Daria say that when through the wall they hear Quinn moan and shout "OH...right there...yes...YES".
Jane smirks.
"Who knew she was a screamer in the bedroom."
Daria dryly replied "At least when she was with Trevor they had the courtesy to have all of their sex at his place."
At this point they hear Jim grunt "OH...QUINN...OH.." as Quinn screams "$#% ME, JIM...YES...LIKE THAT!". Daria groans in frustration.
She said "I don't know how much more auditory porn I can take."
At this point, Daria notices how unfazed Jane is.
" Why isn't this bothering you?"
Before Jane can answer they hear Quinn scream "OH...JUST LIKE THAT...AH...AHHHH...YES.."
Jane shrugged.
"You should've heard some of the girls Trent used to bring home."
At this point Daria and Jane hear Jim howl "AHH...OHHH...SEXY..." as Quinn's voice lets out a chorus of "AHHHH" and "YES, YESSSSS".
Jane teased "Wanna go over there and complain about the noise?"
Rolling her eyes, Daria said "Jane, it's bad enough I have to hear it. I don't wanna see it too."
At this point they hear the sounds of Quinn and Jim getting it on build up until finally...
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhh...huh..uh.."
They become inaudible after that.
Jane said "Sounds like they wore each other out."
Daria said "Thank God!"
A mountain hiking trail, day...
Jake, Trent, Lindy, Jane and Sandi are walking along the trail.
Beaming, Jake said "Isn't this great, gang? Who knew my fatherland had such beauty! Father land...my father's land..." his expression becomes very angry as he starts to remember his own father, "...MY FATHER'S LAND...GAAHHHH! DAMMIT!"
Jake looks at the ground and shakes his fist.
"BURN IN HELL, MAD DOG! LOUSY, PSYCHOTIC.."
Trent said "Whoa! Take it easy, man. That's all in the past. Like, bygones."
This snaps Jake out of it.
Calming down, he said "Hey, you're right! I shouldn't get all wrapped up in that. I'm my own man now."
Lindy is visibly impressed.
She said "That was cool the way you got him to calm down, Trent."
Trent smiles.
" Thanks."
Sandi asked Jane "Does he always get like that?"
"It's one of Jake's less endearing traits."
Sandi said "No wonder Quinn never introduced any of us to him back in high school."
Jane actually laughs.
At another hiking trail can be found Helen, Daria, Quinn and Jim.
Looking around, Quinn said "This is so cool. I never thought I'd see landscape this beautiful."
Jim looks at Quinn.
He said "I know, it's really..."
He trips on a pebble and falls to his knees, tearing his pants in the process.
"OW! SONOFA..."
He gets up. His pants are torn open over the right knee, which is bleeding. This gets Quinn worried.
"Ohmygod!" said Quinn, "Jim, you're bleeding".
Jim nonchalantly said "It's just a scratch."
Quinn gets a first aid kit out of her bag.
She said "We need to patch it up. I have rubbing alcohol and band aids."
Jim protested "Quinn, it looks worse than it is. I'll be fine."
Quinn said "I insist. We don't want it getting infected."
Before Jim can protest further Quinn grabs him by the wrist. She makes him sit on a log.
"Roll you pants leg up."
Jim sarcastically said "Yes, mom."
Quinn shoots him a dirty look, but he does as he's told. She soakes a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and runs it over the scrape.
Jim said "Ow! That kinda stings."
Quinn said "Don't be such a baby. I'm doing this for your own good."
Helen and Daria are both mildly amused. Staying out of earshot, they talk about Quinn and Jim.
Helen said "Those two really love each other, don't they."
Daria deadpanned "Way to state the obvious, Mom."
Helen said "They actually remind me a lot of your father and I at that age. I actually wish I clicked as well with him as your sister does with Jim."
Daria gives her mother a wide eyed stare.
Helen said "Don't get me wrong, Daria. I love your father more than anything and I can't imagine a life without him, but you have to admit he's pretty high maintenance."
Daria stifles a laugh.
Helen said "I actually have to admit, I'm a little surprised Quinn clicks so well with Jim. Granted, he's good looking but seems to be a little, well, nerdy."
Daria said "I'm not surprised. Remember David Sorenson?"
"The young man I hired to tutor her that one summer, of course."
Daria asked "Did you know that Quinn had a huge crush on him?"
Helen said "Considering the way she was looking at him during sessions I had my suspicions. I didn't say anything because I knew he wouldn't take advantage of her."
Daria said " And he didn't. Did you know that during their last session Quinn actually asked David out? She took it pretty hard when he said no."
Helen looks thoughtful.
"That explains why she was in your room crying her eyes out the next day."
Daria continued "Well, I think one of the reasons Quinn never got serious with the guys she dated back then is because she's actually more attracted to intelligence than she is to looks. Jim has both, but she'd love him if he lost his looks. After David I always figured that when Quinn was ready to settle down it would be with someone who was more on the brainy side. Granted, Trevor was smart but he was too wrapped up in his football dreams to take his relationship with Quinn seriously. That's why they didn't last. Jim's the whole package. He's more realistic about life than Trevor was. He's very smart and down to earth. Jim and Quinn actually balance each other out. They have some differences, true, but they're only different in ways that compliment each other. Quinn is more carefree and that has a humanizing effect on Jim while Jim has a seriousness that keeps Quinn grounded. They keep each other balanced and draw a lot of strength from each other. She didn't have that kind of connection and stability with Trevor and that's why it ended with him. Quinn seems to have found what she really wants with Jim. That's why I can see those two spending the rest of their lives together."
Helen looks thoughtful.
The fest platz in Morgendorf, evening...
We start with a panoramic shot of the town festival. We see that it is in full swing with traditional Bavarian dancing, singing of old German folk songs, eating lots of food and drinking copious amounts of beer. Cut to the stage and we see Johann, the villager who told Jake about the festival, singing alongside a little boy, his grandson. Cut to the crowd and we see the Morgendorffers and company. Jake and Helen are dressed in traditional Bavarian peasant costumes while the others are in their regular clothes.
Excited, Jake said "Isn't this great, everyone? I love joining in festivities in the village of my ancestors."
He finishes his beer. He stands up.
"Wanna dance, Helen?"
Helen looks hesitant.
"Oh, you go on ahead, Jake."
Jake rushes not to the dance floor but on stage and joins a bunch of guys who are performing the chicken and slap dance. Jake is horribly out of step and screwing up their routine.
One villager said "Vas ist des? Ein Amerikaner vo ist ein dumarse?"*
*(What is this? An American who's a dumbass?)
Jake doesn't realize he was just insulted for butting in. He takes what the guy says as a compliment.
"Thanks!"
He flaps his arms, accidentially elbowing another guy right in the mouth. The guy is visibly annoyed. At the slap portion of the dance Jake doesn't realize that you're not supposed to actually slap the guy in front of you. He smacks another villager so hard that the guy falls on his ass.
The villager said "Vergottdamt dumkoff."*
*(Goddamn idiot.)
The other dancers try to ignore the intruder who is ruining their performance. When they do a turn, however, Jake misses a step and falls on his ass, tripping one of the real dancers in the process. Johann and his grandson stare in shock and disbelief.
The grandson asked "Vas ist des, Opa?"*
*(What's this, Grandpa?)
Johann said "Das ist ein sehr Amerikaner dum".*
*(A very stupid American.)
The rest of the traveling group sees this and they are very embarrassed.
Helen rolled her eyes and said "I can't believe this."
Sandi said "If anyone asks I'm gonna say I don't know him."
With her Mona Lisa smile, Daria said "I never thought I'd see a day when Sandi and I agree 100% on something."
Jane said "I wish I could watch the weather channel. It's probably snowing in hell right now."
Cut back to the stage. We see Jake dancing a jig, to everyones dismay. Cut back to the group. Lindy looks at Trent.
She said "Trent, can I talk with you? In private?"
Trent looks curious.
"Sure."
Trent and Lindy get up from the table and go someplace where they can be alone. Cut back to the stage. Jake is once again joining in the chicken and slap dance. The real dancers' patience is now visibly wearing thin. He accidentally elbows one so hard that it knocks him unconscious, causing a loud collective gasp from the crowd. Jake remains oblivious. During the next slap portion the other guy is so fed up that he slaps Jake for real.
Jake shouted "Hey! That hurt!"
He now gets very angry.
"I remember my father hitting me like that. "Man up, Jake". "Just toughen up, Jake". "YOU NEED TO BE A MAN, JAKE". "SHAKE, SHAKE, QUIVER AND QUAKE"."
Cut back to the table and we see that they are all now very embarrassed. Helen buries her face in her hands.
"Oh, God."
Cut back to the stage.
Jake screamed "DAMN YOU, MAD DOG! DAMN YOU TO GODDAMN HELL!"
Jake is so deep in his rant that he punches the guy who slapped him. The punch is so hard that it sends the guy stumbling back until he falls on top of Johann's grandson, hard. The boy starts crying and the music stops playing. Everyone is now looking at Jake with obvious anger. Jake sanps out of his rant. He gulps as he realizes he has just screwed up royally.
Jake thought This is bad. How do I smooth things over? He gets an idea. Of course, I studied German at the military academy! I'll just explain things and apologize in their native language.
He speaks. Unfortunately, his German is so bad that he is actually insulting them and doesn't even realize it.
"Ich bin ein gross Amerikaner gott. Du bin alles sohnen von whoren und essen die sheisse von schweinen."*
*(I'm a great American god. You are all sons of whores and eat pig shit.)
The whole crowd moves toward Jake with their hands balled into fists.
Jake said "Deutschland ist ein land von dumarsen und schwollen."*
*(Germany is a land of dumasses and faggots.)
Needless to say, none of what he says sits well with the locals.
Jake said "Ich hast schlaffen mit dine frauen, vo alles sie horen und schweinen."*
*(I slept with your wives, who are all whores and pigs.)
Jake can see that his words are just further angering a hostile crowd.
Jake thought I don't get it. I keep telling them I'm sorry, I think they're wonderful people and that I didn't mean any harm, but they just keep being mad at me.
Jake said "Du alles Nazien sie und ich sie schlaffen mit dine tochtern. Die deutsche volke dumen sie."*
*(You're all Nazi's and I slept with your daughters. The German people are stupid.)
The crowd continue to close in on Jake. They all have their hands balled into fists. Some are even picking up blunt objects.
Smiling, Jake said "Ich hassen alles deutshe volke sie. Sieg toten am Deutschland. Sie alles schwein und hunden."*
*(I hate all the German people. Death to Germany. You're all pigs and dogs.)
Obviously, this isn't smoothing things over.
Jake said "Ich versthe du alles sie reich von scheissen essen Nazien."*
*(I think you're all a nation of shit eating Nazi's.)
The crowd was angry before, now they're ready to kill.
"EEP!"
At another part of the village...
Trent and Lindy are walking and talking.
Trent asked "So, what did you want to talk about?"
Lindy decided to start innocent and then get to the real issue.
She said "I'm curious. That night in Munich, when you and the other guys were in the beer hall. What were you up to? Besides drinking, I mean."
Trent said "It's a surprise. You'll find out in Italy."
Lindy now looks serious. Trent is visibly nervous as he expects an interrogation.
Lindy said "Trent, about this thing we have going on between us. I really like you, Trent."
Trent is now visibly relieved.
"I like you too, Lindy."
Lindy said "Trent, I don't want this thing we have to be just some quick fling that ends when we go home. I want this to be the start of something special."
Trent looks thoughtful.
He said "I want that too, Lindy. I'm really into you."
Lindy looks uncertain, which Trent notices.
"What's wrong?"
Lindy said "I want a real relationship. The problem is that you live in New York and I live in Lawndale. Is it really a good idea for us to try? I've never seen a long distance relationship work."
Trent said "Doesn't mean it can't. We only live two hours apart. It's not like we're on separate sides of the country. We can still visit each other on the weekends. Also, I do have an internet connection. We can cyber date."
Worried, Lindy asked "What if that's not enough?"
Trent said "If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. At least we'll be able to say we tried. We give it a shot and hope for the best. Truth is, you make me feel better than I've felt in a long time. You actually get me."
Lindy smiles.
"I feel the same about you, Trent. I've never felt as safe as I feel when I'm with you."
With that, they kiss. After the kiss breaks they notice something is off.
Lindy said "Trent, shouldn't we still be hearing music from the festival?"
Trent said "Yeah, it's kinda quiet."
Just then, they see Jake come around a street corner and run toward them. He appears to be in a panic.
"GAH! LYNCH MOB! RUN!"
Jake runs right past Trent and Lindy. Next, they see a large mob of angry villagers chasing after Jake. They are all carrying blunt objects. They run right past Trent and Lindy.
Lindy said "I don't even wanna know."
The car rental place in Munich, the next day...
Music: "American Idiot" by Green Day
In the main lobby Jake has just returned the van he rented for their little excursion to Morgendorf. The rest of the group is clearly upset with him.
Helen said "Jake, I can't believe you managed to get us run out of town like that."
Jake whined "I didn't mean to, Helen. It was an accident, I swear."
Daria said "Like anyone incites a riot on purpose."
Quinn complained "Dah-ad, I had to sweet talk the crowd into letting you live. Did you even know you were insulting them?"
Jake said "I thought I was complimenting them. I thought I remembered enough German to impress them by doing it in their language."
Helen throws up her arms in a fit of exasperation.
"Honestly, Jake! You thought one semester of German, which you got a C in, was enough to make you fluent!?"
Jake looks ashamed.
"Yes."
Everyone else shakes their heads in dismay.
A/N: I'm not fluent in German either. I'm pretty sure the German I wrote is grammatically incorrect. I'd use a beta reader if I could find one who's willing to conform to a demanding schedule. As in I'd expect it done in 24 hours or less, no exceptions.