Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Scene 23 Summary

  • We've made it to the final memory—which is the first memory.
  • Clem and Joel meet at a beach party. Joel is immediately taken by her, especially her orange sweatshirt which he will come to love, then hate.
  • Being impulsive as always, Clem breaks into a house and starts going through the liquor cabinet. Joel is scared and wants to leave.
  • Joel does leave, but in the memory he says.
  • As the house disappears around Joel and Clem, they have a last goodbye.
  • Clem whispers, "Meet me in Montauk."