The Confrontation

Lyrics

[CHRIS] We could not find her anywhere Honey, what's wrong? [ELLEN] Kim was here The one who had to tell her was me [CHRIS] Oh my God, I knew we were gone too long [ELLEN] No, I think it's exactly what I had to see You said you slept with her That's all you were Only one thing you left out Is that you loved her [CHRIS] Yes, we were in love It was years ago We were torn apart [ELLEN] Don't explain There's nothing you can say It's like she's gone insane She tried to give away her own child [CHRIS, spoken] Ellen, just listen— [ELLEN, spoken] You weren't here I saw the look in her eyes [ELLEN] Don't you see, she thinks she is married to you [ELLEN & CHRIS, spoken] You must tell her she's not (What?) She must hear it from you Course it only depends if it's true, God [CHRIS] Don't you doubt me, Ellen You're my wife Lots of guys came back And had no life I had you [CHRIS, spoken] Hey [ELLEN] You can say what you want but she's borne you a son [CHRIS, spoken] Ellen [ELLEN] In your nightmares the name that you shouted was hers [CHRIS, spoken] I don't need this, I really don't [ELLEN] You've been married two years and not shared things you've done [CHRIS, spoken] I'm sorry, I can't— [ELLEN, spoken] Don't [CHRIS, spoken] I can't— [ELLEN, spoken] Don't [ELLEN] Don't hold back Let me see Is it her now Or me? [CHRIS] Let me tell you the way it was Back when I was a different man Back when I didn't have a clue what was right They drafted me and shipped me out To wind up in a senseless fight There in the shambles of a war I found what I was looking for Saigon was crazed but she was real And for one moment I could feel I saw a world I never knew And through her eyes I suffered too In spite of all the things that were I started to believe in her So I wanted to save and protect her Christ, I'm an American How could I fail to do good? But all I made was a mess just like everyone else In a place full of mystery That I never once understood I wanted back a world I knew The story of my life began again with you [ELLEN] It's all right now That's all through [CHRIS] Oh Ellen, I should have told you [ELLEN] We'll get past this Start anew [CHRIS] Will you ever trust me again? [ELLEN & CHRIS] All I want in my life (All I have in my life now) [ELLEN & CHRIS] Is you [JOHN, spoken] Hey, you guys okay? [ELLEN, spoken] Kim was here [JOHN, spoken] Oh my God, alone? [CHRIS, spoken] Yeah, while we were out looking for her [JOHN, spoken] Need some time? [ELLEN, spoken] No, we're okay now [JOHN, spoken] Have you discussed Tam? [JOHN] Look, I run a camp that is filled with Bui-Doi [CHRIS, spoken] John— [JOHN] Looking for the fathers that they may never find I don't know what I'd do if Tam were my boy Do you wanna take him out or leave him behind? [CHRIS] He's my son I won't abandon him Except that Jesus Christ, John There is also Kim What of her? [ELLEN] If it were only Tam we'd take him now He's Chris's son, we'd make it work somehow But John, she still loves him How can we have her there? [CHRIS] There's no choice I think the answer's clear They'll have to stay in Bangkok We'll support them here [JOHN & ELLEN] Listen, you didn't see what's in that girl's head (I think this is the answer) [JOHN, ELLEN & CHRIS] I hope you're both proud of what you just said (For now, this is the answer) [CHRIS] It's done [CHRIS & ELLEN] It's planned [CHRIS] Kim is smart [CHRIS & ELLEN] She'll understand [KIM] You must take Tam with you [CHRIS & ELLEN] In Bangkok he will go to American schools [KIM] I won't break my promise to my son [CHRIS & ELLEN] They will start a new life [KIM] You will take Tam with you [CHRIS & ELLEN] We'll provide for their needs [JOHN] You're both talking like fools [KIM] You won't forget Tam is a part of you [CHRIS & ELLEN, JOHN] We will do what is right (You should do what is right) [CHRIS, ELLEN & JOHN] Right for Tam Right for us And for Kim [KIM] I still taste your kisses Your voice sings in my ear You can betray what we were yesterday But you'll come back tonight for him