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Why are you crying, Cynthia?

Well, he hurt me.

He doesn't hurt you. You hurt yourself.

In fact, I think you like being hurt.

Dr. Brandon, that's not true.

Then why don't you pack a bag and leave?

Do you like this guy?

I don't know. Sometimes the calls are interesting.

He makes everything seem so simple.

Life's not simple.

Your checkbook won't balance again, huh?

How come yours always balances and mine won't?

Must be something wrong with the calculator.

You want to take a break?

What'd you have in mind?

Take this marriage quiz.

Marriage quiz?

Yeah. Well, I wrote my answers down already.

Now it's your turn, and then we just see if we both answer the same way.

I really ought to have found the checkbook.

Well, a 90 means you have a great marriage, and a 70's good, and a 60's

I don't need a quiz to know our marriage is great.

Come on, honey, it'll be fun.

What is he?

I'll balance your checkbook for you. Pack a bag.

Besides,

where would I go?

Cynthia, you know my motto. There are two kinds of people. Those who tell you

why they can't do it and those who tell you how they did it. Now, which kind of

person are you?

This is Brian Brandon.

And I'll be back after these messages.

I hate guys who have all the answers to other people's problems.

I'll bet you Dr. Brandon has a lot of problems of his own.

Good show, Dr. Brandon, as usual.

There sure are a lot of lonely, miserable people in the world.

Thank God.

Good. I'm good.

How's he doing?

Hospital says he'll make it, but not by much. Maybe a while before we can talk

to him. Any witnesses?

Technician saw a guy in a parking lot, about six foot, split back hair, black

shirt, shade.

Check the houses in the area. See if anyone saw the guy in the black shirt.

We need a workup on Brandon's recent colleagues, especially anyone he might

fought with.

Might be a long list.

Found this on the front seat next to Brandon.

Aside from that, what car was he fought with?

King of Diamonds.

Looks brand new.

Assuming it's not Brandon, maybe the attacker was leaving a message for him.

Yeah. Well, for us.

All right, let's get to it.

This means I need three strikes in a row. Yeah, to lose by 12 pins.

I think he's having fun.

Don't you?

Tony, his heart's broken.

Bowling was a mistake.

Why? I think it reminds him of all the times we used to go bowling together,

four of us. They've been separated a year.

Carol's moved on, now he has to.

Maybe we should help him.

7 -10.

You pick it up easy.

What kind of help?

I was... What? No.

No matchmaking, please.

Come on. She was absolutely perfect for us.

They marry. They fight. They divorce. They call us. We refuse to take sides.

They both end up hating us.

I thought you liked Iris. That's not the point.

Good shot.

Tony, I miss them both.

Listen, guys, I know you're back here having a meeting of the Save the Ed

and I appreciate it, but I'm doing fine, really.

We would just like to see you get out a little more. You know, meet some people.

I'm getting out plenty, more than ever.

I'm jogging, I'm birdwatching, I'm having a ball.

I'm even taking Japanese at the local community college.

Terrific. Why Japanese?

Well, Carol always wanted to go to Japan, and she thought she'd have a

time if she learned the language first.

Yeah, but why are you taking Japanese?

I want to impress her. Maybe say, I love you in Japanese.

We could go to Japan on our second honeymoon. That's a good idea, don't you

think?

You don't.

It's not that. No, no, no, no, no.

Who am I kidding, huh?

You'd probably just go in there and sweep her off her feet, Tony, but I'm

like you.

I need a gimmick.

You're right.

It probably won't work.

I'm going to get some milk. You guys want anything?

We'll call Iris as soon as we get home.

No prints on Brandon's car except his own.

No one else saw a guy in shades and a black shirt.

When can we talk to Brandon?

Um, right now.

Have you caught the man who tried to kill me?

And if not, why not?

We're giving the case top priority, but so far... There are two kinds of people,

Commissioner. Those who tell you why they can't do it, and those who tell you

how they did it.

Which kind are you?

I assume you didn't get a look at your attacker.

No, he struck from behind.

Have you seen this?

Yes, it was on the passenger seat in the car when I got in.

I have no idea where it came from. I detest games of chance.

You got any friends who like him?

I hope not.

What about enemies?

I'm not aware of anyone I'd actually call an enemy.

We asked your station manager for any recent letters that may be threatening

hostile. I don't get many of those.

After all, I spend my life helping people.

Look, I don't know who attacked me, but as a psychologist, I know a lot about

him. That king, that represents power, and the diamond is wealth.

This man has neither. He's unsuccessful, probably impotent, and he attacked me

out of rage and frustration for having what he doesn't.

Power, money, and sexuality.

Exactly.

The station sent this over.

Saw the negative mail to Brian Brandon over the last six months.

This guy must be a real creep.

Coffee?

What's it, Gerald?

Excuse me?

Gerald, J -E -R -L.

I don't know. I never heard of him.

Oh, sure you have.

You mentioned one right here in this report, see?

Yes, yes.

The suspect proceeded west on Highland driving a blue Gerald.

A new import?

From Mars, maybe?

Oh, a Jeep. He was driving a blue Jeep. Ah.

You're the only guy I know with illegible typing.

If I talked the way you typed, no one would understand a word I said.

Sorry, boss.

I've been distracted lately.

The economy, you know.

You having money problems?

No, I'm fine. It's the country.

The leading indicators suggest another sluggish quarter. I've been having a

time staying focused.

I sympathize.

But retype this.

And, Bill, no more journals, okay?

Otherwise, I might get a suit and you'd be in a lot of trouble.

Right.

When I was a kid, I was a poor tester, but this is ridiculous.

Out of 25 questions, we only answered eight of them the same way.

According to this article, we should have been divorced by now. You answered

number five wrong.

The first time we saw each other was with the Dairy Queen.

It was not. It was the peck rally.

Rach, you know...

That was the first sign of trouble between me and Carol.

She forgot the first time we saw each other.

We're not in any kind of trouble.

It's just some dumb magazine quiz.

Honey, this happens to be an article based on a survey of hundreds of

Plus, they said that you and I should get away together.

What's so dumb about that?

You know, if it was me, I'd be petrified if I saw something like that in a

magazine. I'd figure I was in big trouble.

I wish I had your self -confidence, Tony.

If I did...

I probably would have never lost Carol in the first place.

Well, I'm just about done here, so, uh, you want to give it a try?

That one's for the cable box. That's for the VCR. That's for the TV.

You got to be an astronaut to watch a movie now.

You'll get used to it.

Oh, um, Ed.

How'd you like to go bowling again this weekend?

As part of a foursome.

Yeah, I have this wonderful girlfriend named Iris. And she doesn't really know

how to bowl, but she'd love to have somebody nice like you teach her how.

Let me ask you something.

Do you believe in love, Tony?

I mean, really believe in it?

Yeah. Then could you just stop loving Rachel?

And start loving someone else just like that?

You know,

on our first date, I took Carol to the circus.

When I bought her an ice cream cone, she started to cry.

She said it was the first one she had since her father bought her one when she

was a little girl.

And from that moment on, I knew.

I knew.

that it was Carol or nobody.

So tell Iris, thanks, but no thanks.

You've got no idea who might have put this on your dash.

The guy must be crazy, that's all I know.

My brake line was thawed in two.

Have any arguments with anyone recently?

Anyone threaten you?

I mean, I didn't do too good a job on Mrs. Gallagher's vertical hold, but I

didn't think she was this mad.

Tony, maybe the guy picked the wrong van.

It's got your name written all over it.

Good point.

Good point.

You know Dr. Brian Brandon?

What, that talk show guy?

He was attacked two nights ago, also by someone who left a playing card.

Can you think of any connection between you and him?

No, I mean, he's pretty well known, but who'd want to kill me?

I don't know.

But until we find out, I'm going to put a guard on you, just like we did with

Brandon.

Tom is under the seat. Oh, uh, my divorce papers.

I just keep forgetting to sign them.

You've been forgetting since Christmas?

How does Carol feel about that?

Not too good.

She told me if I don't let her get on with her life, she'll kill me.

Just a figure of speech, guys.

You know her.

Is she a killer?

To tell you the truth, no.

She's a wallflower, a female egg.

And even supposing she did go after Ed, why would she attack Brandon?

I don't know.

But if she's not behind all this, we got every cop's worst nightmare.

Someone who strikes at random.

Hello, Tony.

Long time no see.

You've changed.

Yes, I have.

Uh, Detective Madison, Carol Mice.

Carol Jansen. And if this is about Ed, don't waste your time. I want the little

worm out of my life, and nothing you can say will change that.

Ed was in an accident.

Is he still alive?

Yeah. He got lucky.

Well, there's a first time for everything.

To tell you the truth, it wasn't an accident.

Somebody cut his brake line.

And you think it was me?

I think you might be pretty upset, because that won't sign the divorce

You bet I'm upset.

I've worked damn hard to grow and to change, and I don't need some anchor

the past hanging around my neck.

Planning to remarry?

I plan to stand on my own two feet.

Learn how to do things for yourself.

That's right.

Like working on cars, for example.

Yeah, I bought a book on auto mechanics.

Also on karate and sexual fulfillment and gardening.

And when poison zeds geraniums, I guess you'll know where to look.

Happen to know Brian Brandon?

Not personally, but I think he's terrific.

There are two kinds of people. Those who tell you why they can't do it, and

those who tell you how they did it.

So, tell us how you did it.

Get out.

I'm not speaking to you again without a lawyer.

You sure had her pegged. Shy, retiring.

We scared her half to death.

So you think she did it herself, or do you think she hired someone?

My guess is neither.

You came on pretty strong in there.

I saw an angry woman.

I don't think I saw a killer.

Huh.

Stan's been logging tapes of Brandon's talk show.

Might be interesting to see if Carol ever called in.

She didn't.

Not the type.

Then leave him.

What? You heard me. If he's holding you back, leave him.

But don't you think people should try to work things out?

I think people should have lives, Carol. It's time you got one.

Okay, she calls about ten more times and he keeps telling her to leave Ed. And

finally she does.

And then she meets a guy named Bill who works in a health club.

And she stops calling for about three months until about two weeks ago.

Whoa, hang on there, Carol.

I mean, my advice is go slow here. It's a little soon for marriage. I mean,

let's be sure it's Bill you really want and not just a change from Ed.

She can't marry Bill until Ed's out of the way.

She didn't say she wanted to remarry.

That's because she avoided the question.

Still, what's her motive for the attack on Brandon?

I don't know.

She's obviously a volatile woman who's been through a lot of changes lately.

You're just mad because she hurt your pal Ed.

I bet your lunch is in the clear.

Done. What's your theory?

Bill.

We don't even know who Bill is.

We know he's hot to marry, Carol. We know he's got two obstacles.

Ed, who won't sign off on the divorce, and Brandon, who told her to go slow.

Stan, call around.

Find Carol's health club. Then find out who Bill is and run a check on him. You

got it, boss.

I think a nice French restaurant, lots of atmosphere, outrageously expensive

wine. Would Italian be better? Hey, don't get cocky. We haven't even met,

Plus, you still haven't explained the Kings.

A mere detail.

You know, you better bring two credit cards, because I plan to eat a lot.

Hi, Tony.

Sorry to barge in on you like this, but I was down here picking up my van, and I

thought I'd drop in.

Yeah, the lab study and the damaged part.

Guess what I found out this morning. What?

The circus is coming to Eastbridge. I read it in the paper.

I'll take Carol.

It'll bring back the magic. I know it will.

Have you talked to her?

Well, she hangs up on me every time she hears my voice. That's why I want you to

ask her for me.

Ed, I think you might find she's changed a bit.

You've seen her? When?

A couple hours ago. We asked her a few questions.

About what happened to me? Yeah.

Well, what would she know about that?

You didn't accuse her.

I didn't accuse her. Tony, what are you, crazy?

Carol would never hurt me.

Deep down inside, she still loves me. Ed.

First you tried to set me up with Iris, now this.

Don't you want me to get her back?

I thought you were my friend.

I don't want to lose this friendship.

But I got to do my job, and I can't lie to him.

It's just so hard to picture Carol actually trying to kill Ed.

We're a long way from arresting her, but she's a suspect. And if it turns out

that she's guilty, I hate to think what it's going to do to Ed.

It seems like yesterday they sat right on our couch, just like a couple of

little lovebirds.

That's what's so scary.

I've been thinking, Rach.

Maybe that magazine article was right.

We can't take anything for granted.

Let's go away together, just like the article says.

A last fling before the baby comes.

You mean it? You really want to go?

Absolutely.

We'll leave David with Fred and Alice, and we'll take off for the weekend.

Friday night in the city, Saturday we'll go to the country. What do you say?

I'd say that you passed that marriage test with flying colors.

Bill Travis.

Works at the Riverside Health Club. Six years in the Army, trained as a

mechanic.

Gee, think you'd know how to cut a brake line?

Proves nothing.

Saw action in Vietnam.

Didn't soldiers in Vietnam sometimes leave a playing card after successful

raids?

I may have read that somewhere.

You know, maybe Italian would be better.

Those French sauces are so rich.

Bill Travis?

That's right.

Police. We'd like to ask you a few questions.

Maybe later. I got an important date. This is Detective Madison. I'm Police

Commissioner Scali. And I still have a date.

And our questions are pretty important, too. They involve attempted murder.

Am I under arrest?

No.

Later.

The guy in the parking lot wore shades.

Remember?

Italian or French? French or Italian?

His life's not in danger, but he's in a great deal of pain.

We need to talk to him.

Heavily sedated, not really alert.

Ten minutes. No more.

Thank you, doctor.

I know. I'm not supposed to be here. It's just I couldn't stand to see Bill

alone.

You're not a doctor.

No, I'm a police officer.

I have to ask Bill a few questions.

Poor baby. He's out like a light.

Who are you?

Who are you?

I asked first.

Carol. Carol Jansen.

Oh, Bill told me all about you.

What did he say about me?

You threw yourself at him.

He may play around with you, but I'm the one he really cares about.

So get lost, okay?

It's all right, Bill, sweetheart. I'm right here.

Who are you?

Who are you?

Nice work.

Keep in touch with the hospital.

See if Carol pays him a visit. If not, it might mean she knows he's been

cheating on her. And you think that puts her back on top of the suspect list?

That's her motive.

She goes from being a wallflower to a mad bomber.

From one extreme to the opposite.

Happens all the time. Ask any psychiatrist.

You still have no theory about why she'd want to strangle Brandon.

You don't need a reason to strangle that guy. It shouldn't even be a crime.

Anyway, it looks like you'll be buying lunch.

Unless you think Bill blew himself up to throw us off the track.

I like this one. Right on the lake.

Fireplace in each cabin.

Can we get there by lunch? Because the meals are all included in the price.

We'd have to leave the hotel by 7 if you don't mind.

Oh, that's great.

Still, we are going to be up late on Friday night. Only because we're eating

after the play. Unless you want to skip dancing.

No, we both love to go dancing. Okay. And that article said we're supposed to

focus on things that we both like.

Okay, then.

Friday night, we drive to the city, check in, go dancing, go to the play,

dinner, go back to the hotel and go to sleep.

Saturday, we get up at 7, eat breakfast, drive to the upstate country inn for

lunch, go for a canoe ride on the lake and walk in the woods, get back for

dinner and then roast marshmallows by the fire. Great.

Now all we have to do is plan Sunday.

I've got an important assignment for you. Oh, great for us.

Now, please.

Thank you.

So often we get a guy with your talents, and I want to take full advantage of

him. So, here's 20 bucks.

Go down to the aqueduct and place it on the winner of the third race.

Problem? How am I supposed to know who's going to win the third race?

Well, you must know.

Because you know that tonight, at 10 .45, there's going to be a mugging at

corner of Vanguard and 6th. I typed in the wrong date, right?

That's right.

May seem dull to you, Bill, but to the 70 -year -old lady who got her hip

by the mugger, it's very important.

Fortunately, we've got time to refile.

But if your sloppiness ever messes up a case, you can explain to the victim why

the criminal walked.

I'll type it over, no mistakes.

Good.

Two lovers and a shrink that advised one of them.

Obviously, there's a connection.

But all three attacks failed to kill.

Is the guy holding back, or is he just incompetent?

What do you think?

I don't think you're going to like what I think.

Yesterday at the hospital, you said Bill probably didn't blow himself up to

throw us off the track.

And you think he did?

No. But I think there's someone else up there who might have staged an attack on

himself.

Tony, he's obsessed with Carol.

The doc advised her to leave. Bill slept with her.

Ed's mechanical. He'd know how to rig accidents that are serious but not

I've known Ed Mize for years.

You wouldn't hurt a fly.

To quote a very wise man, from one extreme to the opposite happens all the

Besides, it fits.

Ed's raging at the world, but he can't quite bring himself to kill.

What about the guy in shades walking through the parking lot?

He was a guy in shades walking through a parking lot. Ed Mize attacked Brandon.

Double or nothing on lunch.

Done. And you lose.

Because Ed doesn't even know about Bill and Carol.

Otherwise, you would have told me.

Okay, let's find out. Show him a picture of Bill. Confront him with the truth.

See how he reacts.

You're a great one for accusing people you hardly know.

First Bill, now Ed. Is that your idea of police work?

I go by facts, not emotion. That's my idea of police work.

I know it's not Ed, so maybe you ought to change your ideas.

That'll be all, detective.

Hello, Tony.

I'm sorry about our misunderstanding the other day.

Carol is innocent.

Can I come in?

Maybe I overreacted.

We all do when we get emotional.

So?

Friends again?

Sure.

Have you ever seen this man before?

Should I have?

Take your time. It's important.

Is this the guy that rigged my van?

You sure you've never seen him?

Positive.

Who is he, then?

He's Carol's boyfriend.

Carol doesn't have a boyfriend.

She can't.

She does, Ed. Trust me.

You sure you didn't know?

I'm sorry.

I had to tell you for official reasons.

Maybe it's good that you know, so you can get on with your life.

Sorry, Tony. I know I shouldn't be crying.

I wish I could be more like you.

Ed, I've cried plenty of times.

I love her, Tony.

I'll always love her.

You tell me, what did I do that was so wrong?

Nothing. You didn't do anything.

I'll get you a glass of water.

You ever been bird watching?

Are you okay, Ed?

It's very relaxing.

You have a stressful job. It could be a good hobby for you.

Ed, you want to take a walk, get a cup of coffee?

I'm fine.

I need to be alone now.

I think I'll go lie down.

I told you she was sleeping with him.

You were right.

I should have listened. I don't blame you for being mad at me.

Course not.

You never blame anyone for anything.

Ed, the doormat.

You should have welcome stenciled on your forehead.

I just wanted to believe that she would come back by herself.

Now you know the truth, you pathetic worm.

I wanted to get Brandon.

You held me back.

I could have finished off Bill.

One more stick of dynamite would have done it, and you held me back.

You can't just kill people.

She's got to go.

And this time, you're not going to stop me. No.

You leave her alone.

I tried to warn you once. I guess the message didn't get through.

The van?

You?

Of course, me.

Who else?

God, you are such an idiot.

What are you doing?

Sit down.

Don't do this, please.

Shut up!

I've had enough of you.

If you touch her.

You'll have to kill me first.

That can be arranged.

You

wanted

to see me?

The shavings in this sample are from a hacksaw.

The lab says they're a perfect match for the shavings we took from Ed Meyers'

brake line.

Which means the hackthaw was used on Edmire the van.

Most likely.

And who owns the hackthaw?

Edmire.

Let's go get him.

Tomorrow's Friday.

I can't wait.

You got any plans?

I don't like going out on weekends.

I'd rather go out on Tuesdays.

Tuesdays?

Expectations are a lot lower. No pressure. I have a better time.

Yeah, but that doesn't count.

You know, that's like getting a home run in practice.

Look at this weirdo.

He's like you, Johnny.

Fits you like Thursday.

Yeah, well, I bet he has a good time.

Is Ed still up there?

Well, he spread her wings.

Is there a back entrance?

Side entrance, but we can see it from here.

If he comes out, grab him.

You mean follow him? I mean grab him. He's our man.

Maybe I was wrong.

Maybe the guy came back to finish Ed off.

Ed? Ed?

Sid?

X -ray 5, this is T -1.

X -ray 5, come in, T -1. Did anyone leave this building in the last hour?

Just one guy, boss.

Tall, wearing a dark trench coat and shades.

The guy from the parking lot.

But where's Ed?

Maybe Ed is the guy from the parking lot.

He was our king.

What?

Every deck of cards shows the king of heart putting a sword through his own

head. You think Ed did that? I think he's going to kill himself and maybe

Carol with him.

Jensen, 211.

The Chinese is here.

Hey, boy, did you say that was for 211?

Yeah. Let me save you a trip.

I... Don't worry.

I'm the husband.

Here, keep the change.

Thanks a lot. Hey, thanks.

I don't know. I mean, he says this girl Jane is just a friend, but I don't know.

You should see the way she looked at me when I walked in the room. All men are

scum.

If only they weren't so cute.

Finally.

Oh! Hey!

How you doing?

Ed!

What are you doing here?

What's it look like? I'm delivering Chinese.

What have you done to yourself?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Nice play.

I want you to leave.

Come on, I just got here.

If you don't leave right this second, I'm calling the police. Hey, I got a

better idea.

Why doesn't she leave?

Beat it!

Well, well, well.

Alone at last.

Hey. Some chop doing?

Thank

God

you got through here.

It's apartment 211. He's got a bomb. Take care of her. The squad team's on

way. Good. Tell them to give me a few minutes. I'll back you up. No.

I think it might be better if I go alone.

I know the guy.

At least I thought I did.

Ed, it doesn't have to be this way. I said take another bite.

Mind if I join you?

Not at all.

There's plenty of food here.

Carol doesn't seem to be very hungry.

I'm okay.

So, uh... What's going on, Ed? Who you calling Ed?

You better not be calling me Ed.

If I made a mistake, I apologize.

Good.

Do I look like an Ed to you?

Do I look like the kind of guy that couldn't hold on to his lovely wife?

Ed, can't we just... Hey!

Do I look like a sap?

Do I look like a chump?

Do I look like a doormat?

No, you don't. You know why?

Because I'm not Ed.

I

didn't

catch your name.

Neville.

Uh, is Ed around?

I'd like to talk to him.

Do you know how to communicate with the dead?

Because that's where Ed is now.

He got in my way one time too often.

Sorry to hear that. He was a good man. He wasn't a man at all.

He cared about people.

He was kind.

Yeah, look where it got him. He was a good friend.

I think you better go now.

Me and Carol got something to do.

And he had guts.

You gotta be kidding me.

Tell me.

Why did Ed die?

I already told you, he got in my way.

Yeah. You tried to kill people and he wouldn't let you.

Ed sacrificed his life so others could live. They give people medals for that.

Just get up! They don't give medals for slapping women and bombing cars and

strangling people from behind.

Shut up! Ed had no gun, no badge, no training, no backup.

Yet he stood alone between a killer and innocent people.

I'm not sure I could do that.

Ed the doormat? Ed the chump?

No.

Ed Mize was a hero.

And nothing you do can change that.

I only wish I could be more like him.

I'm going to watch the news.

Maybe there's something wrong about Ed.

Will you just stop that? How many times do I got to tell you that that one, that

one is for the cable box?

Well, we're in an apartment now. It doesn't matter.

The whole city's on the same cable system.

Will you give me that?

You see?

It's really simple.

Yeah, right.

Thanks, Ed.

Sure, Tony.

Anytime.

How long do the doctors think Ed will have to be institutionalized?

Until they find a way to lock Neville up and throw away the key.

Without losing Ed as well.

I keep seeing his face as they took him away.

He didn't suspect a thing.

He said he'd see me at the bowling alley on Tuesday.

I said... I'm sorry about the way I... Forget it.

You were being loyal to a friend.

It didn't give me the right to hammer you.

Plus, I owe you two lunches.

One. It was double or nothing. Ed was the guy.

Yeah, but under the circumstances, I'd say I was only half right.

Want to see me, boss?

the proper way to make out a report.

Concise, accurate.

There's not a mistake on the page.

This is my report.

Hey.

This is my report.

Suit, tie, shoes.

cufflinks, dress shirt, casual shirt, hiking boots, sweaters, jeans, gloves.

Ooh, insect -free talent. I think I got everything. How about you? I think so.

It's going to be some weekend, huh?

Some weekend.

I'm so glad that we stayed home.

Yeah. Maybe the people who wrote that article needed to spend a little more

with happy couples.

Yeah.

Oh, hey.

You think we first saw each other at the pep rally?

Yeah. Not possible.

I was in the band.

I couldn't see anything but the tuba players' back.

Well, I saw you.

Yeah. You first saw me at the rally.

I first saw you at the Dairy Queen the day before.

Well,

that's it.

We were both right.

So?

Does this mean our marriage is fake?

For now.

Hmm.