Song: Yellow by Coldplay.
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After filming concluded in the classroom, the cast and crew swiftly exited the building, following Drake's heartfelt thanks to the individual who had provided the space.
The next scene marked a significant departure from the original script and setting envisioned by Drake and Ben, the film's screenwriter.
Set in a bar, the scene spotlighted Lucas, portraying Jacob, poised to deliver a performance on stage. This represented a notable shift from Jacob's initial portrayal as a carpenter and furniture designer. Instead, Lucas and Drake decided to reimagine Jacob with a newfound passion for music.
This adjustment had been contemplated by Drake, who recognized Lucas's musical talents, highlighted by his contributions to the soundtrack of "127 Hours" and his performance in the TV series "Modern Family."
Therefore, Drake and Ben were confident in the decision to transform Jacob into a bar performer and music enthusiast, seeing no issue with this creative pivot.
At the bar, Felicity, portraying Anna, watched Jacob's performance unfold before her, her curiosity piqued by the moment.
The camera focused intently on Jacob, navigating through the crowded, lively space of the bar. Given the indie nature of their film project and its modest budget, they lacked the authority to manage the patrons who were genuinely enjoying their evening, adding a layer of authenticity to the scene.
In this vibrant atmosphere, the patrons, not merely extras but real people reveling in the bar, took notice of Lucas, embodying the character of Jacob.
From a distance, Jennifer and the rest of the cast observed Lucas's performance, captured by a cameraman wielding a Canon EOS 7D.
Charlie, actively involved in the film despite his scene not yet being shot, approached Jennifer with keen interest. "Drake mentioned Lucas would be performing an original piece. I'm quite eager to hear it," he confessed.
Jennifer simply nodded in agreement. "I've heard Lucas's composition for '127 Hours', he's good..."
"Oh? I haven't had the pleasure yet, but now I'm even more intrigued," Charlie admitted, somewhat skeptical yet curious about Lucas's musical prowess.
As the band, hired for the production, began playing the opening notes crafted by Lucas, his gaze seemed to naturally find Felicity's Anna.
Their eyes met, a moment captured by the cameras, just as Lucas, or Jacob, began to sing with his eyes still fixed on Anna, "Look at the stars, 🎶" he sang, "Look how they shine for you, and everything you do🎵🎶"
The bar, initially filled with chatter and laughter, quieted down as everyone's attention shifted to Lucas.
Drake, overseeing the scene, couldn't help but smile, confident in the song's impact after hearing Lucas's brief rendition earlier.
Meanwhile, Felicity, completely taken aback by the original song, was kept in the dark about it by Drake and Lucas to preserve her genuine reaction of astonishment.
Nearby, Jennifer and Charlie were equally captivated by the song's opening, struck by the harmony between the band's music and Lucas's voice.
Despite appreciating Lucas's performance, Jennifer felt an unexpected twinge of jealousy, noticing his attention was solely on Felicity.
"Why am I feeling this way..." Jennifer pondered, troubled by her emotions. She began to question whether her feelings for Lucas were evolving beyond mere friendship and professional admiration.
Lucas, in the role of Jacob, seamlessly wove his melancholy yet mesmerizing voice into the next verse, "Yeah, and they were all yellow, 🎶" he continued, "I came along, I wrote a song for you, and all the things you do, 🎶" his gaze never straying from Anna, as the band echoed the sentiment of his lyrics.
"And it was called 'Yellow' 🎵🎶" he sang, his connection with Anna palpable as the music swelled around them.
"So then I took my turn,
What a thing to have done,
And it was all yellow, 🎵"
The lyrics deeply resonated with everyone in the bar, drawing them into a shared experience.
"Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones,
Turn into something beautiful,
And you know, you know I love you so, 🎵🎶"
Couples exchanged glances, moved by the profound emotions the song evoked.
"You know I love you so, 🎶"
"I swam across,
I jumped across for you,
Oh, what a thing to do,
Because you were all yellow, 🎵"
The band's performance perfectly matched Lucas's delivery, enhancing the depth and emotion of the lyrics, "I drew a line,
I drew a line for you,
Oh, what a thing to do,
And it was all yellow, 🎶"
The harmony between the music and Lucas's voice was entrancing, a melodious treat for all.
"And your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones,"
"Turn into something beautiful,
And you know, for you, I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I'd bleed myself dry, 🎵🎶"
Lucas's voice captivated everyone, but Jennifer, standing a bit apart, gazed at Lucas, her heart beating in a way she found strangely pleasant. Yet, she couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness when she noticed Lucas's gaze wasn't on her, but rather on Felicity.
Jennifer glanced at Felicity, who wasn't too far away, and saw in her eyes a mix of genuine curiosity, fascination, and a subtle hint of love.
Observing this, Jennifer looked back at Lucas, only to find his gaze filled with an intensity that seemed to surpass even Felicity's.
"It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine, 🎵🎶"
As the band's music softened towards the end, Lucas wrapped up the song with a heartfelt rendition of, "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you, and everything you do."
Caught up in the moment and observing the exchange of glances between Lucas and Felicity, Jennifer impulsively did something quite foolish to draw Lucas's attention, inadvertently catching the eye of the cameraman and the entire crew on site. "Wow, what a beautiful song!" she shouted, her voice cutting through the bar's noise, pleading for another song. Her voice, distinct and loud, caught Lucas's attention, making him look her way in surprise as she waved at him with a bright smile.
Drake, the director, frowned at this unplanned interruption but continued filming, even choosing to include Jennifer in the scene.
After the scene wrapped up, Jennifer was ready to apologize to Drake for her disruption, fearing she had spoiled the take. However, Drake simply sighed and reassured her, "No, it's alright. I understand the song moved you; I can't blame you for that. Actually, your spontaneity worked in our favor, bringing you into the film much sooner than we planned."
When Lucas took a break from the crowd clamoring for more songs, he joined the cast and crew in a private room within the bar. There, he was taken aback to learn that the film's direction had shifted, with Jennifer's early introduction into the scene now part of the plan.
Drake, upon reviewing the footage, decided Jennifer's early appearance wasn't an issue. In fact, it provided a better narrative for how Jacob and Sam's relationship unfolded, offering a clearer insight into Sam's feelings for Jacob, unlike the original script that left their connection somewhat unexplained.