EXT. UPPER FIFTH AVE -- SAME -- SUMMER 11

Carrie walks over and into the arms of that SOMEONE -- it's

MR. BIG -- waiting for her in front of an apartment building.

CARRIE (V.O.)

And... one of us stayed exactly

where she was.

4.

They kiss. A good kiss.

CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)

In love.

A kiss worth waiting four years to see.

They turn and start into the classic apartment building. The

doorman tips his hat and opens the door.

12 INT. FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING/LOBBY -- CONTINUOUS 12

Carrie and Big walk through the beautiful lobby and over to

the elevator... holding hands.

BIG

I got a good feeling about this

one, kid.

CARRIE

I've always loved this block.

CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)

Finding the perfect apartment in

New York City is like finding the

perfect partner. It can take years.

They push the elevator button. Doors open. They step on.

BIG

How many does this make?

CARRIE

This is thirty-three.

BIG

Lucky thirty-three!

They laugh a little as the doors close on the elevator.

13 INT. FIFTH AVE BUILDING - BAD APARTMENT/HALL -- MOMENTS LATER

A door is opened up by CAROL (55) their real estate agent.

CAROL

The worst. I just left you a

message.

Carrie and Big look in. The apartment is dark, claustrophobic

-- awful. A male BUILDING AGENT (40) stands here. The smiles

leave Carrie and Big's faces.

5.

CARRIE

(to Big)

Thirty-four. Lucky thirty-four?

Big looks over at her. She shrugs.

14 INT. FIFTH AVE BUILDING/HALLWAY -- MOMENTS LATER 14

The Building Agent holds the elevator doors open for Carrie,

Big and Carol as they get on.

CARRIE

If anything else opens up let us

know. We're very interested in

this building.

AGENT

I do have another apartment that's

not even on the market yet. Care to

take a look?

CARRIE/BIG

Sure.

AGENT

It's more than you were looking to

pay.

CAROL

How much more?

AGENT

More.

The Agent reaches over and presses the "PH" button on the

control panel. Carrie and Big react.

INT. PENTHOUSE -- MOMENTS LATER -- SUMMER 15

A gorgeous pre-war penthouse apartment. Empty except for the

beautiful light. Old-world New York City style. Elevator

doors open into the penthouse foyer. Carrie and Big step in.

BIG

Oh, so this is where they keep the

light.

6.

CARRIE

Oh my God. I've died and gone to

real estate heaven. Look at this

place.

She swirls around to Big -- very grand dame; with accent.

CARRIE (CONT'D)

Hellooo, I live here.

Carrie starts giggling. Big looks over to the agents.

BIG

Must be the altitude.

Big smiles. Carrie laughs as the Agent walks on.

AGENT

And across the rooftop terrace ---

CARRIE

What -- Nirvana?

AGENT

Your wife has quite a sense of

humor.

CAROL

(Cool/quick)

They're not married.

CARRIE

No, he's my boyfriend.

AGENT

This way.

The agent and Carol start out across the terrace. Big and

Carrie follow lagging a little behind.

BIG

Aren't I a little old to be

introduced as your boyfriend?

CARRIE

Point taken. From now on... you'll

be my man friend.

BIG

Sounds like a dog.

CARRIE

Well, if the shoe fits.

7.

She gives him a look. He swats her ass, gently as they go.

16 INT. PENTHOUSE/BEDROOM -- MOMENTS LATER 16

Carrie and Big lead the way into the bedroom. Big windows,

high ceilings. Beautiful light as well.

AGENT

And this is the master bedroom.

CARRIE

Hideous. Hate it. Hurts my eyes.

Big laughs, Carrie walks around taking it in.

CARRIE (CONT'D)

How is this place even available?

AGENT

Nasty divorce.

CARRIE

If you live here what is there to

fight about?

Carrie opens the closet door. It is very small.

CARRIE (CONT'D)

This is the master closet? No.

AGENT

Yes. Small for a room this size. I

know.

CARRIE

Hmmm. Hmmm. Now, I understand the

divorce.

BIG

I can build you a better closet.

Carrie looks at him; aghast. He smiles.

BIG (CONT'D)

Welcome home, baby.

CARRIE

Can we afford this?

BIG

I got it.

8.

Carrie screams with joy and shock. He laughs, thrilled.

17 EXT. NYC STREET/CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE -- DAY -- SUMMER 17

Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte walk down the street.

CARRIE

"I got it." Just like that. "I got

it" -- like he was picking up the

check for coffee or something.

CHARLOTTE

It sounds perfect.

CARRIE

Except for the closet which Big

says he can redo -- also he says

the kitchen needs work but I don't

know about that `cause I keep

sweaters in my stove.

Carrie and Charlotte laugh.

MIRANDA

So, he bought it -- and you're

going to live there with him?

CARRIE

Yes, together. That's right.

MIRANDA

But he'll own it. So. You are

keeping your own place, right?

CARRIE

Oh, Miranda, please, I haven't

figured out all the details yet,

but I'm a smart girl and I'm sure

I'll figure out something I'm

comfortable with.

MIRANDA

I just want to make sure you're

being smart here --

CARRIE

And I love you for it -- but for

now can't you stop worrying for me

and just go ahead and feel what I

want you to feel. Jealous.

Miranda smiles. Carrie puts her arm around her.

9.

CARRIE (CONT'D)

Jealous of me living in this

gorgeous penthouse in Manhattan.

MIRANDA

Fine. I'm jealous. You're in real

estate heaven and I'm in Brooklyn.

CHARLOTTE

New York magazine said Brooklyn is

the new Manhattan.

MIRANDA

Whoever wrote that - lives in

Brooklyn.

CARRIE

There she is. Hey Hollywood!

Samantha is standing out in front of Christies. She waves to

them -- as she finishes a call.

SAMANTHA

(on phone)

Samantha Jones... Smith Jerrod's

manager -- I'm in New York `till

Monday.

She hangs up; as they reach her.

CARRIE (CONT'D)

How was your flight?

SAMANTHA

Fabulous. Let's go in -- I am so

excited!

18 INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE/LOBBY -- DAY -- MOMENTS LATER 8

A lobby bustling with NEW YORK WOMEN. All types. Carrie,

Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda make their way through them.

CARRIE (V.O.)

It was a rare occasion that brought

all types of women together. The

socialites, the trendies the

yuppies, the yentas.

The girls gently move past by an elderly YENTA, who reacts.

YENTA

Why the pushing?

A.

18A INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE -- LATER 18A

Carrie and the girls enter a room filled with dramatically

lit jewelry cases that display amazing jewelry. On the walls

around the gallery are large photos of a BEAUTIFUL RAVEN

HAIRED WOMAN (45). She is captured in candid poses "out and

about" New York city at various social events wearing the

jewelry on display.

10.

CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)

Blair Elkenn was a waitress turned

model turned actress turned

billionaire's girlfriend who came

home one night to find herself

unceremoniously turned out on the

street.

Samantha, Carrie and Charlotte page through the catalogues as

they walk. Miranda types on her Blackberry.

CARRIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)

And now she was getting the

ultimate break-up revenge. An

embarrassing and very public

auction of all the jewelry he had

given her when they were happy.

The girls stop. Floating in a case at their eye level is a

unique, "two finger" FLOWER RING made out of diamonds.

SAMANTHA

There it is. My baby.

CARRIE/BIG

And she's a beauty.

SAMANTHA

When I saw this in the catalogue I

said to Smith: This flower ring is

the essence of me. One of a kind,

filled with fire...

CARRIE

And a little too much.

SAMANTHA

Exactly. Come on. Let's go spend

some of my hard-earned Hollywood

money.

They make their way to the auction room.

MIRANDA

Hey -- what's coming up on Smith's

series? Is he going to sleep with

that new blonde neurosurgeon?

SAMANTHA

He sleeps with every hot woman

doctor in that hospital.

11.

MIRANDA

Great. Can't wait.

CHARLOTTE

Don't you ever get weirded out by

seeing Smith in bed with all those

other women?

SAMANTHA

No, I think it's hot. Sometimes,

when I'm alone, I masturbate right

along with them.

CARRIE

And people say the golden age of

television is over.

SAMANTHA

Besides, it's fake sex. When

they're doing it -- no one's

actually turned on.

MIRANDA

Kinda like Steve and I.

Miranda laughs. Everyone looks.

MIRANDA (CONT'D)

I'm kidding.

(Beat; then)

But come one-- it's been seven

years. He does that, I do this...

It's not like a new plot twist is

going to turn up.

19 INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE/AUCTION ROOM -- LATER 19

A DISTINGUISHED WOMAN AUCTIONEER is at a podium.

AUCTIONEER

Next item. The flower ring.

Samantha sits up, ready. An electric buzz moves through the

crowd.

CARRIE (V.O.)

If Schadenfreude is the word for

feeling pleasure at someone else

misfortune -- This was

"jewelryfreude."

12.

AUCTIONEER

Let's start the bidding at ten

thousand.

Samantha raises her number. The Auctioneer nods.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Thank you madame. Do I hear

fifteen?

A WOMAN IN A BUSINESS SUIT (40) on a phone, raises her

number. Samantha looks over at her.

SAMANTHA

Bitch.

CARRIE

And the gloves are off.

AUCTIONEER

Do I hear twenty?

Samantha raises her number.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Twenty. Do I hear twenty-five?

The Woman raises her number.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Twenty-five. Thirty?

Samantha raises her number. Carrie's eyes widen.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Thirty-five?

The Woman is talking with someone on the phone.

MIRANDA

She's bidding for someone on the

phone.

CHARLOTTE

That's not fair.

The Woman raises her hand. Charlotte gives her a look.

AUCTIONEER

Thirty-five. Forty?

SAMANTHA

I deserve this. I work hard.

13.

AUCTIONEER

Do I hear forty?

Samantha raises her hand.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Do I hear forty fi--

The Woman quickly raises her hand. Auctioneer nods.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Fifty?

SAMANTHA

Sex with only one man for I don't

know how long.

AUCTIONEER

Do I hear fifty thousand?

SAMANTHA

(Beat; loud)

Fifty fucking thousand!

A LAUGH ripples through the room. Samantha glares at the

rival woman, almost daring her. Carrie looks afraid.

AUCTIONEER

Fifty-five?

The Woman raises her hand. Samantha reacts disappointed. The

Auctioneer looks at Samantha.

AUCTIONEER (CONT'D)

Sixty? Sixty to our colorful

bidder?

SAMANTHA

(to Carrie)

I draw the line at fifty.

Samantha shakes her head no. Carrie rubs her arm.

20 INT. CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE/LADIES ROOM -- LATER 20

Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte are primping in front

of the mirror.

CHARLOTTE

I thought this auction would be

more fun... but it's kinda sad.

14.

A BABY VOICED WOMAN (45) next to Charlotte overhears.

BABY VOICED WOMAN

Isn't it?

They look over at her.

BABY VOICED WOMAN (CONT'D)

I thought it was just sad for me

`cause I know her. But it's really

sad, huh? And it's funny cause they

were so happy.

SAMANTHA

... Till they weren't

BABY VOICED WOMAN

I know, right? We all told her to

get married -- but she didn't want

to push him. He'd been married

three other times. So, she let it

ride and then she came home one

night and he had locked her out.

She didn't even have anywhere to

live. After ten years. Such a

shame. She was a smart girl till

she fell in love.

Carrie catches Miranda's eye in the mirror, looks away.

21 INT. BIG'S SUBLET/KITCHEN -- NIGHT -- SUMMER 21

Big takes a bright red lobster out of a pot of hot water with

tongs. He places it next to another cooked lobster. He walks

to the cooking island where Carrie sits; sipping wine.

BIG

The creatures are ready. Just gonna

sit there?

CARRIE

I'm not sitting, I'm thinking.

BIG

Here. Husk and think.

15.

He winks -- puts two ears of corn in front of her, then

starts chopping tomatoes.

CARRIE

I'm thinking I'm going to sell my

apartment and put the money towards

heaven on Fifth.

BIG

Why? You love your place.

CARRIE

I know but --

BIG

But what?

CARRIE

We're together ever night -- so I'm

basically paying a mortgage on a

glorified closet.

BIG

You write there. It's your office.

CARRIE

There's plenty of room at the new

place and -- besides.. I want to

make us -- a life there. I want it

to be ours.

BIG

It is ours. I bought it for us.

CARRIE

And that's so amazing --but you

bought it, so it's really your

place. And -- if anything were to

happen...

BIG

What's going to happen?

CARRIE

I have to be smart here. I mean,

we're not married and I'd have no

legal rights to... this home that I

built... with you.

Silence. He thinks. Chops. She husks.

BIG

Did you want to get married?

16.

CARRIE

I didn't think it was an option.

BIG

Well, Mr. Bradshaw, what if it was

an option?

She hits him with a husk. He smiles.

CARRIE

Well, people are always assuming we

are.

BIG

And you know what happens when

people assume. They make an ass out

of who?

CARRIE

You and me.

He smiles. She smiles. Chop. Chop.

BIG

What do you think, kid?

CARRIE

Why -- Do you want to get married?

BIG

Well, I wouldn't mind be married to

you. Would you mind being married

to me?

CARRIE

No, if that's what you want. Is

that what you want?

BIG

I want you. So. Okay.

CARRIE

Okay. Really? We're getting

married.

BIG

We're getting married.

(Beat)

Should we get you a diamond?

CARRIE

No, please, don't get me a diamond.

(Beat; then)

Get me a really big closet.

A.

BIG

Deal.

He puts out his hand. She takes it and they shake.

BIG (CONT'D)

But... You gotta do better on that

corn. Look at all the stuff left on

there.

She looks down at her corn, he's right. She nods.

17.

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