"AMERICAN GRAFFITI" Screenplay by George Lucas Gloria Katz ...

LAURIE
You mean dating other people?
STEVE
I think it would strengthen our
relationship. Then we'd know for
sure that we're really in love. Not
that there's any doubt.
Steve smiles and then looks to her. He stops smiling. They
listen to the radio for an awkward moment. Laurie struggles
to hold back her tears. With obvious difficulty, she turns
to him and smiles. He's expected something different and
doesn't know what to do, so he smiles back.
LAURIE
I think you're right. I mean, we're
not kids anymore, and it's silly to
think that when we're three thousand
miles apart we shouldn't be able to
see other people and go out.
Laurie takes his ring on the chain from around her neck and
puts it in her purse.
STEVE
Laurie, now, listen, I didn't ask
for that back. I think that...
LAURIE
I know. I just sort of think it's
juvenile now. I'll keep it at home.
It's less conspicuous there.
STEVE
You don't want to wear it?
LAURIE
I didn't say that. I understand and
I'm not upset. I mean, I can't expect
you to be a monk or something while
you're away.
Steve just looks at her and nods. The Wolfman howls an intro
to "Gee" by the Crows. Outside, skooting around the drive-in
after Budda, Terry is pleading with the sexy car hop as she
delivers a tray to a car.
TERRY
...and I have a really sharp record
collection. I even have "Pledging My
Love" by Johnny Ace. Anyway, how can
you love Nelson when he's going out
with Marilyn Gator. Since he dumped
on you maybe we could--
BUDDA
He didn't dump on me, you little
dip. Hi, Steve!