MANON and DANIEL meet late at night in Jardin Luxembourg, the place where they first fell in love. They know they can never see each other again. MANON softly sings a few bars of “MOMENT BY MOMENT” as she caresses DANIEL'S cheek. The moonlight fades into darkness as they fall into each other’s arms. Time passes. We see MANON running away at daybreak. Broken-hearted, DANIEL will return to America.
DANIEL sings "I ONCE WAS LOVED"
DANIEL
I know that I Must leave her now And take a path I cannot see
And if I fail To find my way To be the man She saw in me
I'll always hold This treasured memory I once was loved I once was there
And snow will fall And winter come And tears appear Like gentle rain
But I believe Someone did hear my prayer I once was loved I once was there
And even as I make my way I hear her voice Her breath is near
I feel her kiss The softness of her hair I once was loved I once was thereNew Title