8 Steps To a Love Story

Following last night's meeting, a question was asked by one of the newest members: “What do you mean by the 8 steps?"

Here, as recorded at one of our first HSS meetings, are the “8 Steps To a Love Story.” (please feel free to correct us where necessary.)

Step 1: The Look. They see each other from across a crowded room/bar/etc. We see a shot of Him. A shot of her Her. Back to Him.

Step 2: The Soda Shop. They laugh together. Share something in common, discover something they both like, etc.

Step 3.The Joust. They fight.

Step 4.The Dance. They must work together. (They “move” together) Their attraction grows, but they keep fighting over the same thing.

Step 5.The Kiss. Eventually, they kiss.

Step 6. The Breakup. The same thing keeps getting in the way.

Step 7. The Mirror. They have a mirror experience. Each character has an event that triggers a reaction, as in “Boy, was I an ass. She was right.” His beliefs have now changed.

Step 8. The Reunion. The Last 3 pages. Get them together, and get out of the movie .