Maria and Michael in “Graduation”

I thought you were leaving.

I am... but I just wanted... I dunno.

To say goodbye?

(struggles to form words, then speaks) ...I wanted to say that this thing has been screwed up from the beginning. You and me. Us. Just the whole long, stupid story...

...Thanks...

But I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's meant so much to me, y'know. From day one, from the moment I kidnapped you and stole your car... I knew you were the girl for me. I never wanted anyone else...

Michael... (takes a step towards him, sad, but touched.)

I still don't. Just... Wherever I'm goin,' whatever I'm doin,' just know I'll always love you.