I saw it again last night and, after the reunion in 1967, I thought--why did they not stay together? I mean, I *know* why, I know the story/Ennis' history, etc. I understand all that. But if I put myself in their places, I think: Okay, after that first summer, it was painful to split up but, hey, we've all had "summer romances" and when summer ends it feels like you're gonna die; but then you go on with life and that summer becomes a fond memory. But four years later, you hook up again and WHAM! it's soooo hot and so perfect and such a powerful connection. Wouldn't you think "well, hell, there's way more here than I thought, I'm not letting it go again." They should have found a ranch somewhere out in the middle of nowhere, claimed they were brothers or cousins or something, some big lie to cover their relationship... Lying="if you can't fix it you gotta stand it"... whatever, ANYthing, so they could remain together.
I know, I know... if they'd done that we wouldn't have this amazing story and movie and all. But since we all look at and think about these two guys as if it's "real life" I can't help but think these things.
I know I'm a different person, living in a different time. But if it were me, I'd dump it all -- spouse, house, kids, job -- make up whatever lie(s) or excuses I have to -- who cares -- to be with someone THAT special and THAT perfect.
