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Hey,

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just hit the green from what, 210 yards

out.

Hey, save those whistles for me, will

you? I'm just acknowledging the gifts

that are going to land me on the PGA

tour next year.

Oh, just don't forget you've got the

cutest caddy around.

Cutest caddy. Best wife.

We're given

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Romeo. Let's go.

Hey, move it along.

Guess I better not lose my job just yet.

You sure we're done here?

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I love our picnics.

Plus, in this spot, no one can see what

a gargantuan appetite my wife has.

Well,

I guess I'm eating for two.

for two.

Wait, are you saying,

babe?

I

Are you happy?

Are you joking? Of course I'm happy.

When When does it happen?

Um, well, I'm I'm probably about 4

weeks, so 8 months makes October.

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I'm going to be a dad.

Yeah. And a great dad.

Do you think you can come home a little

bit early tonight? I'd like to call my

parents and give them lots of time to

freak out and lose their minds with

excitement.

Sure. Sure. But I'd like to wait to tell

my parents.

I think it'd be best if we tell them in

person.

What?

Mom has always wanted a grandkid.

It's not the daughter-in-law that comes

with the grandkid.

She doesn't get to decide that.

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I still think it's crazy your parents

own a whole town. Yeah,

for me it's just where I grew up.

I don't think so. You're like the prince

around here.

Does that make you a princess?

Never said I wasn't.

It's time to head up to the homestead.

Remember, we've got news. It's going to

turn your parents' world upside down.

Let's trust in that.

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We so rarely go south anymore. And your

father has such responsibilities. Last

month, he spent an entire week

supervising the removal of the town's

septic system. Was very involved.

I'll show you the plans later. You need

an engineering degree.

Downside is we don't get to see you kids

enough.

Well, um, we might have a reason for you

to travel down a little bit more.

Um, Lisa's

pregnant.

We're pregnant. Oh my god.

Oh my god.

That is wonderful. Oh jeez.

Congratulations, son.

We thought you were going to ask for

more money.

But you have this amazing view.

Yes, it's amazing.

Oh, sit. Sit. How far along are you,

dear?

About 5 months.

Oh, 5 months.

Here. I thought you just put on a little

bit of weight.

Oh, mom.

Well, I have put on weight, but all for

good reason.

This is great news. I just don't

understand why you waited so long to

tell me.

We just wanted to be sure.

First baby and all.

Well, I am so excited. Let's go upstairs

and dig out some of Darren's old baby

clothes.

Oh. Oh, I kept them all.

Well, we don't know if it's going to be

a boy. Oh, it's going to be a boy.

Let's break out that bottle of

12year-old Macallen I've been hiding.

Unless you want to go and take part in

the maternity clothes search.

Nope.

Oh, wow.

Oh,

Darren never talked about it really, but

I just I thought it might be important

for the baby to know about his

biological parents.

Oh, uh, I don't know. We adopted Darren

at birth.

Yes, but you still have the records

about his parents, right?

Certainly. I mean, he's always had

amazingly good health, so there's never

been any reason for concern. I just

thought

there might be other factors it'd be

good to know about now that the baby's

coming.

Like what exactly? I I don't know what

you mean.

We raised Aaron as our own. He has our

values.

Oh.

Oh, look at me.

This was one of my favorites.

Oh.

Oh, the baby will look so cute in this.

Take it.

Oh, wow. Okay.

Huh.

Wow.

They cast the heads to your specs and

then you get them in a couple of weeks.

But I wanted the opinion of a future

pro.

I haven't made the tour yet, but I'd say

there's other ways to cure a slice

besides changing clubs.

Well, take a club that forgives. I don't

have your swing. How's your game?

You keeping that handicap down?

It's good. Just need to find the time to

play more. No, it's not going to happen.

Not with a baby coming. You sure you're

ready for that?

I don't really have a choice. You know,

Lisa, your face's important to her. But

I'm uh I'm happy about it.

Good. It's a lifetime commitment.

Feels good.

Looks like we're having a boy.

Am I right?

What?

Just your mom is right. She's going to

be impossible after this.

I'm so happy.

I think we should set it up right over

here.

How tall is it?

Maybe 12 ft fully inflated.

Then this is good. Just make sure it's

tied down. Okay.

Hey Dave, is this turning a shotgun?

Uh, no. First for some at 7:00. You need

to be open by 8.

Not a problem. Oh, we're out of the big

cops again.

I'm uh I'm going to go check out the

sprinklers that are plugged up on 14.

Hop in.

Thanks.

So, you're not from around here?

No. Reading terra

for school.

Admirable.

I have to declare my major next

semester. Stressful.

You're smart. I can tell. You'll figure

it out.

So, I spoke with my mom and she still

really wants to have a shower for me

with her book club ladies. So, I was

thinking I might go down next weekend

for it. Is it grandma?

Babe, I'm sorry. I can't. I've got

another qualifying round and I

No, I I know. Dare. I said me, not us.

Okay.

You know what else?

When it comes down to a name, I think

there's only one choice.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

Darren Jr.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

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There you

have to

go away. I'm horrible.

At least you look good doing it. Let me

just show you a couple things. All

right. One, your tempo is a little bit

off. Two, I want you to pick a spot two

or three inches in front of the ball and

aim for that.

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Wow, that's crazy.

Now you try

here.

Hold it.

Don't jerk the club in one slow

motion.

That's the best shot I've ever hit.

Slow and smooth. That's the ticket.

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You're taking a lot to your folks.

This bag is for the hospital, silly.

Here, have a look at this.

I'll call a cap and we'll just meet at

the hospital. But the doctor said most

first babies come in the middle of the

night, so I bet you we'll be able to go

together.

Wow, you've really laid it all out here.

Isn't this a bit early?

You got to be prepared, babe.

I'm

so bummed. Wish I could take you to the

airport, but work.

Well, don't worry. I'll be back on

Monday with mom and dad, and we can

finally prepare this place for the baby.

I'll tell your dad no speeding on the

freeway. He's carrying precious cargo.

That's right.

Be safe.

Love you. Bye.

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Hey, pretty. It's Darren.

What are you up to?

Oh, she's here.

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Oh,

hi.

Hello.

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Get over here. Look at you. Oh. Oh, you

are glowing. You really are. You You

lucked into the mommy lottery. I hope

you know that.

I think I found an objection.

No, not possible. Okay, you two, let's

get into the house.

Oh, I hope you're ready to be fawned

over for the next 24 hours. Your mother

has not been this excited to throw a

party since her wedding.

Oh, I've heard stories. None of that is

true.

Hey, don't worry. I got the luggage.

Can you just hold the door?

I guess not.

What was that thing we had for the

appetizer?

Calamari.

Yeah, that was great.

I had a wonderful day.

Me, too. My favorite part was finally

playing golf with the amazing Darren

West.

Not that amazing yet, but if some of

these endorsements go through, the next

year on the tour could be

something special.

See, you are amazing.

You really are.

Oh,

yeah.

Do you um you want to come over to my

place?

I don't know.

I don't want to rush this.

You know you're right.

I'll take you on.

You got so many wonderful presents.

Smart baby,

right?

Yes.

So, how have you been feeling? What did

the doctor say about your heart?

Oh, well,

I've had some rough moments, but nothing

to worry about.

Oh, right now I feel so so good.

Look at those. Aren't they cute?

Mom said she found them in a little shop

just a few minutes from here.

They're beautiful.

And then

there's this.

It was Darren's. I brought it to show

you. His mom insisted I take it.

Oh dear.

I didn't know what to say. I was

literally speechless.

I guess the baby will have to wear it

when we go to visit them. I don't want

to incur their wrath.

Well, we all love Darren, but family,

I was intimidated by my in-laws as well.

I mean, I never felt that anything I did

would be okay with them.

I can live with that knowing that I get

to be with Darren for the rest of my

life. I feel like I can see the next 20

years right in front of me.

I just can't wait for it all to start.

So, I wanted to give you my present when

um when we were alone.

So, this little guy was actually your

dad.

He was quite loved.

I I had to do a a little bit of a repair

so that he's ready for your little guy.

Wow. I'm so speechless. But this time

for a good reason.

Oh,

you know,

the most beautiful thing about having a

baby is that they they take the best

parts of you, your passions and your

values, and then they turn it into

something better than you could possibly

imagine. And then they give it back to

you in the most amazing way.

Are you ready for this? The crying, the

pooping, the the boooos. I mean, you are

going to be oh, you're going to be

exhausted and then frustrated and then

then then at your wit's end, but

then they're going to grow up

and you are going to miss it so so much.

Even the pooping.

Well, maybe not that.

Hey, you've reached Aaron

and Lisa.

You know what to do. No luck.

He's probably still out on the course.

Sometimes they turn the flood lights on

and play at night.

Let him have his fun. Soon the baby will

be here and there won't be time for that

sort of thing.

Oh, I know.

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How many onesies and sweaters does one

child need?

It's your mom. It's her first grandkid.

Hey,

what?

You never make the bed.

If you don't like it, I can always mess

it up.

No, no, no. You're going to mess it up,

we might as well do it together.

That's what I like to hear.

Hey, Darren. Lisa tried to call

yesterday. Did you sneak in a golf game?

Guilty.

That's your dedication. That's why

you'll make the tour.

I'm making cocktails.

Darren, you want?

Sure.

Coming right up.

We need to talk.

Yeah.

I think you might have to give up your

man cave for the baby room.

I knew this day was coming.

It's fine.

You sure you're okay with that?

Of course.

I'm going to get the rest of the bags.

Yeah.

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trust you to find the perfect place for

us to be together.

That's what I want.

Places,

memories we can call our own.

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Promise me it'll always be like that.

I promise.

I'm not sure it's a good idea that I

should be moving there and stuff when

he's not here.

He was supposed to be here by now. He's

always getting home so late.

Maybe just start with putting those

trophies in that box.

I'm here. I'm here. Sorry, I got caught

up finishing the Tory. Uh, let's get

going.

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Can I help.

No, I'm fine. Just

Okay.

I'm sorry I had to take away your man

cave, babe.

Maybe we can spend more time together to

make up for it.

You know, I'd love to, babe, but I need

to put in as many hours at the club as I

can so I can take time off when the

little guy arrives.

I just I hope we never become like one

of those old couples with tons of

baggage and regrets and resentments.

I just hope we always stay like this.

You know,

we'll always be this way.

Come on. Sleep.

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So, when were you going to tell me you

were married, Darren?

There hasn't been anything between us

for years. Okay. We've been talking

about divorce since a month after our

ceremony. Look, now I am looking for

something real, something that is going

to last.

I heard she's pregnant.

She deliberately got pregnant thinking

that it would somehow keep us together.

Hey, look, she's only in the early stage

and I I don't even know if she's going

to keep it.

But when you want to be involved in the

baby's life, if she does,

what I want is have a baby with someone

I'm in love with.

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You think I'm stupid?

No, no, no, no. I am the stupid one,

okay? For making this mistake, hanging

on for way too long. Listen,

I just think that you're something

special.

I've got customers.

Darren's okay with this new arrangement.

I wouldn't say that, but he sees it's

necessary. We have to put the little

mister somewhere.

That's weird. Our phone bill has all

these calls up to Reading.

Reading? What's in Reading?

I think that's where Darren's going for

the tournament, but I don't know why

there'd be so many.

Must be having an affair.

Darren,

I mean, I worry about a lot of stuff,

but that's not on the list.

Although, we do feel disconnected.

He works all the time now. We barely

talk. We used to talk. And look at me.

I'm turning into job at the hut.

Honey,

I understand. I remember when I was

pregnant, I felt the exact same way.

You did?

Yeah, I did. And then you came along and

you you made us better, your father and

I. And soon the baby will be here and

all will be well. What? Where are you

going?

We're going to see my husband.

Hello, sir. Welcome. Darren's done well

for himself.

Yes. Yes, he has.

Honey.

Hey, babe.

Hey there. What are uh what are you all

doing here?

We just thought we'd surprise you.

Surprise.

Hey, can I get you guys anything? The

girl who normally runs this place is on

her break.

We're all fine. I think I just came for

a quick visit. But yeah.

Hi.

Please. So great to see you.

But I think you're confused. We don't

have a delivery room here at the course.

Just wanted to see my husband. He's been

working so hard with all the trips up to

Reading and back for the tournament.

He's been putting in the hours for sure.

Uh Dave's been the best boss. He really

gets it.

Oh, well, I have two of my own. I

remember what it feels like. Still have

the PTSD.

Um, but come on. Please sit. Yeah, sit.

Thank you.

Get you some snacks.

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I didn't know you had clients today.

Yeah, they just dropped by. Missed you.

A missed you, too. We'll be right back

up a couple of days before the baby's

born. Call you when we get here.

Got to go. If you want to miss the

traffic, we got to go.

All right.

What is it?

I just wish you didn't have to go. Oh, I

wish we didn't have to go there.

It's fine. I'm just I'm scared. It's

silly.

Having a baby is scary. There's no other

word for it.

Remember what your grandmother says. If

it isn't a test from God, you can be

sure it's a temptation from the other

one.

Yes. I'm leaving. I love you.

I love you.

They'll be back before you know it. In

tears.

Bye.

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Thank you so much for dinner.

Of course. Thank you so much for coming

down. Would you like some more?

Oh, no. No. Okay.

So,

you're putting in the living room now.

How's that work?

Pretty much the same way it worked

before. I putt, either it goes in or

it doesn't.

We had to relocate him for the baby

room.

Uh, Raymond, would you like some more

wine?

No.

Surely the baby will be sleeping in your

room for the first few months. Any

updates on the tour?

I was in Reading, but I finished out of

the rankings.

That leaves what? Three more before end

of season.

Yes.

He's been spending so much time getting

ready for the baby. But now that that's

done, he can really focus.

Most players, if they don't make the

tour on their first or second attempt,

they never make it at all.

So, the reason we wanted you both to

come down here is we decided on a name.

It was an exhaustive search. We went far

and wide, right, babe?

Mhm.

Well, don't keep us in suspense.

We're naming the baby

Darren. Darren Jr.

Perfect. Oh, perfect choice.

Only Raymond would have been better.

Apple pie, coffee, vanilla, ice cream.

Oh, no. No. Let me.

We want little Darren Jr. to say

sleeping down there.

He's getting big.

Hello, you two. I wanted to have a word

because there's a bit of news. Is

everything okay with the baby?

Oh, yes. Don't worry. We're in great

shape, but we did miscalculate the due

date.

You miscalculated?

Yes, we've revised the due date to the

21st, 2 weeks earlier than we thought.

Oh,

the baby is coming prematurely.

No, no, we just got the date wrong.

Happens occasionally.

But there's nothing wrong with it with

the baby.

No, everything is fine. We're in great

shape. But get ready. You've got about 2

weeks.

I I thought we'd have more time.

Babe, don't worry. We'll get the room

done.

Sure.

No problem.

Hey, love. Everything okay?

Yes. Oh, good.

Just working on the crib. Got to get

hustling now.

Man, it's late. You don't have to finish

that tonight.

Come on, let's go to bed.

My parents have said if I go back to

school, they'll pay all my expenses for

the semester.

They want me to finish my degree with no

distractions.

No surprise there.

They're trying to help me. It doesn't

matter.

It doesn't matter because I finally

talked to Lisa last night about making

arrangements to live separately.

It felt so good.

Oh my god. Really? Does that mean we can

finally start planning our future

together?

That's what I want.

I just hope it doesn't drag on forever.

No.

No, I don't think it will.

This will all be over in a couple of

weeks, maybe even less.

And I

got you this

so that you don't forget me while we're

apart.

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I love it.

And I love you.

I love you, too.

Wait, put it on.

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Looks amazing on you.

I love wearing it.

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Hey, lease.

Oh,

babe.

What is it? Hey. Hey, you look great.

You look amazing. I

don't. I'm upset barely get this straps

to come on.

Oh. Hey. Shh. No. You're beautiful.

Please don't look at me.

I don't know. Maybe it's just me that I

think there's something special about

you now. A special glow.

Really?

For sure.

You're hot. Smoking.

I don't know how hot it can be when my

makeup's all smeared.

No offense, bae, but that's not exactly

what I'm checking out.

Yeah.

Yeah.

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Hey, life fam. Dr. Pimple Popper is now

tournament. So, I got to go all the way

down to Emeryville.

A, that's no fun.

Well, at least I'll be out from Dave's

thumb for a couple of hours.

Sorry you have to deal with all that,

babe. But just think, when you're on the

PGA, these guys will be bragging about

how they used to work with you.

True.

How's your back?

It aches. you know, all this weight. But

it's okay.

You have a doctor's appointment this

afternoon, right?

Yep. Every week until the birth from now

on.

Well, maybe they can give you something

for it, but you know, safe for the baby.

Yeah, I'll ask.

Yeah. Hey, how about a movie Saturday

night? You up for it?

I don't know. I get pretty tired in the

evenings these days, but I mean, if you

really want to. No, I'd rather stay home

with you. Maybe ran a movie.

Yes, sounds perfect.

Cool.

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Lisa, you can go in now.

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Come on.

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This is so bad.

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Okay.

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I got this.

It's too

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much.

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Heat. Heat.

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911. What's the address of your

emergency?

I can't understand you.

I'm sending help now. Stay on the line.

Patient is Lisa West, 21-year-old

female. Multiple lacerations of her

throat and labor male 36 labor is

underway. is

the baby. Okay. Is the baby

stop. Thank God. Thank God.

Daddy, it's okay.

It's going to be okay.

Dad,

I love you.

I love you. I love you so much.

Is the baby Is the baby okay?

They said nothing's wrong.

They were able to stop the

doctors told me the knife missed your

corateed artery by 1/8 of an inch.

Why? Why did this happen?

I don't know, sweetie. I don't.

We're going to get through this

together. Okay.

And I just I don't understand who would

do this to me.

You just surprised him. That's all.

There's nothing more to talk about.

Okay. Unless you can identify him.

He's wearing a mask.

Your gorilla mask. That's so bizarre.

My mom and dad here.

No. No. I I haven't called them.

Call them, please. I need them here.

I will. I will. I will right now. Um,

there's just one thing.

What?

The police want to talk to you.

They need a statement or something.

There's a detective waiting.

Do I have to? I can barely talk.

It's okay.

I'm right here. Okay.

It's okay. Okay.

Just rest.

Rest.

I love you

so much.

I'm Detective Goodwin. Mrs. West,

I know you're weak, but I'd like to ask

you a few questions.

Mr. West, do you mind stepping out for a

moment?

Do I mind? I'd like to stay with my

wife. She was attacked. She's injured.

Be fine. If there's any issue, the

medical staff will be summoned right

away.

I'll be right outside, sweetie.

Mrs. West,

give us a description.

You wore a mask.

a dark shirt, I think.

I don't know. It was all so fast. It's

all I can remember.

Mrs. West, do you know where your

husband was at the time of the attack?

He was at work at the golf club.

How are things in the marriage? Any

fighting, arguments?

No, never fight.

Is he excited about the baby?

Yeah, he can't wait. He spent all this

time making the baby's room perfect.

Is there anything uh about your attacker

that's identifiable, maybe reminded you

of someone?

No.

Why are you asking me this?

Are you suggesting my husband had

something to do with this?

It's pretty standard to eliminate the

people closest to the victim as suspects

before we move on with other

possibilities.

Okay.

I'm just going to go back to the attack

for a moment.

Was there anything at all unique about

what the attacker wore? Maybe uh I don't

know, a logo, a brand, a label.

The mask.

What about it?

Stupid to say it, but it was a gorilla

mask.

Gorilla mask.

Yes.

You saw it clearly.

Was inches from my face.

I'm tired.

I need to rest. Please, can we be done?

If you think of anything else,

tell the nurses to get in touch with me.

All right.

report

surprised the burglar during a daring

midday home invasion. We're told

22-year-old Lisa West endured a

horrifying assault and is now recovering

in hospital in the intensive care unit.

The police described the suspect as

being of average heightened build.

Anyone with information is asked to

contact Crimestoppers as soon as

possible.

Hello, Snack Shack.

Hey,

babe. What's going on? Everyone's seen

the news.

That's your place, right?

Lisa was attacked right in our

apartment. She was stabbed, but

I guess she's doing okay.

Why are you calling me?

You have to concentrate on taking care

of her.

But I want to see you.

I don't think this is a good time.

But I love you. I need to see you.

I have to go.

Mr. Weiss,

I'd like to ask you a few questions.

Sure. Uh, yeah.

Go ahead.

Where were you at the time of your

wife's assault?

I was at the golf club.

I spoke to your boss, Mr. Dave

Henderson. He says there was about 45

minutes when you were out of the office.

He knows because he says he went looking

for you to discuss some business about

an upcoming tournament.

Yeah. Um I was out on the course.

He looked for you there as well.

It's 18 holes. I guess he didn't look

hard enough.

Isn't it correct? It's about 15 minutes

from the golf course to your apartment.

You could easily have gone there and

back in that 45minute window.

Listen, I

I'm cooperating. I want to answer all

your questions, but do we have to do

this here? I'd rather do this.

Wait a second.

Mr. West, you excuse me for a moment.

Just wait right there, please.

Okay.

Hey, detective. Back from

Really?

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Sure.

Mr. West, the officers are taking you

into custody based on evidence gathered

in your place of employment and in your

home.

You went to my work.

You're choking out. You're kidding me.

You say you can't do this.

Let me go. I didn't do anything.

You have no evidence.

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When are they bringing back the baby? Is

he okay?

Darren Jr. is perfectly fine. It's all

routine. They're going to bring him back

in a while. Okay.

We need to figure out how to get in

touch with Darren. He's all alone. He's

got no one.

Let's Let's just worry about you right

now. Okay. The doctor said you're going

to be okay.

Here we are, Harry.

Little man.

Oh, hi.

He's perfect.

Oh, hi.

How are you?

Hi.

No, no, no. I can't. No. No. Honey. Oh,

it's all right. It's all right. It's

okay, honey. It's going to take some

time. It's going to take some time.

Take him back to the nursery.

Just give it time. First steps.

I don't feel like a mom if I can.

You are a mother and you're going to be

holding him soon enough. Okay.

I need to call Darren's parents.

What?

I don't know if that's the best idea.

Honey, there may be some legal issues.

Dad, he's my husband and he's been

wrongfully charged. I need to help

Darren. Please, just give me the phone.

Okay. Okay.

Yes. Raymond was able to find a criminal

defense attorney through some contacts

he has in the construction industry.

That's good. That's good.

But Lisa

Yes.

Darren's going to need you. He's going

to need your strength and your support

throughout all this.

I'll I'll do everything I can. I love

him.

I know that. He knows that, too.

If you think of anything,

you could speak to the police and find

out why they brought him in on on no

evidence.

The whole thing is insane. They barely

spoke to me for 10 minutes.

We can't let Darren get caught up in

this. We have to protect him.

Yes.

Would you like to come see the baby?

Darren Jr.

The baby?

Oh,

of course. We can't wait. Uh,

we just have to get things organized

here and and and and then we'll let you

know. Okay. Bye.

I want to get out of here.

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You don't have to do this. I can

You don't know where anything is. It's

faster if I do it.

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Please, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Detective, is Lisa here?

I was told I could find you here.

Yeah, the hospital released Lisa, but

but as long as she comes down to San

Diego and stays with us. I

heard the delivery went well and the

baby's healthy.

Congratulations.

Why didn't you tell me you were going to

arrest Aaron?

I was waiting for some information to be

confirmed and then it was.

You don't understand. Darren didn't do

this to me. He didn't do this.

That's it.

Found blood residue on his shirt, his

shoes,

and his car. We're still waiting for

results, but we're confident it's yours.

We also found a receipt for a costume

shop.

kind where you buy a mask.

It's not possible.

The man who did this was waiting for you

inside your apartment.

There's no sign of forced entry, which

means he had a key.

Burglar would have gotten the hell out

as soon as they got discovered. They

have no motive to attack you or try and

kill you. None.

This wasn't a breaking under gone wrong.

This was an attack

on you.

specifically on you.

No, someone is framing Darren.

Then there's the matter of the t-shirt.

Yes, the A shirt.

We have testimony that Darren has an

Oakland A's t-shirt,

which is exactly my point. If it was

Darren, he'd hardly wear a shirt that

I'd recognize. Hey,

the reason he wore that shirt is because

he didn't think you'd be around to ID

him.

No,

no, no, no.

Are you sure about all this enough to

make an arrest? We're still building a

case, but we think we have a key witness

now. No, no, no, no.

I'm

very sorry.

Stupid.

Such a cliche.

It's not a cliche if it's true.

Please,

please,

you okay?

How could I not know?

I can't get it out of my head.

You saw him last week. Wasn't he in love

with me? Wasn't he happy about the baby?

Why not just ask for a divorce if you

wanted to be free? I don't understand.

But I know one thing.

What's that?

I have to see him before I leave.

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Darren, why?

Just tell me why.

I don't know.

I don't remember.

How can you not remember?

It's just a blank.

I I remember like

being there. I don't know what happened.

I meant those vows when we said them.

Sweetie, is I failed you.

If I could take back what I did, I

wouldn't have the second one. All I can

do is to prove it

every day for the rest of my life.

I don't know.

People say there are tests

and you have to face them.

It's the point of being married.

And I was ready for that.

But this

I thought that the test would come from

the outside. I never thought that it

would come from what my husband did,

from how my husband hurt me.

I brought this because I thought you

should have a photo of your son.

I'll leave it with the cards.

He's beautiful.

When I get out of here, we

we wouldn't take the counseling. We

could fix this. I promise.

We can be ashamed again.

Yeah.

I promise.

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It's okay. Oh, I'm sorry, honey. I'm

sorry. I was out in the garden.

Oh, and he didn't take his bottle very

well. earlier. Oh, it's okay. It's okay.

Can I Can I try

Okay.

It's okay. It's okay.

Okay. All right. Okay.

It'll come. It'll come. It'll just take

some time.

Just give it time. Okay. Okay. I got

you.

It's okay.

Oh, honey. Honey,

how are you feeling?

I'm fine. I'm fine.

Was this my fault?

Oh, honey.

You must never think that.

This This was something that happened to

you, not something you did, let alone

something you deserved. I mean, we all

knew Darren. We We all loved him.

No one could have expected this.

If Darren did this, then he's sick and

he needs help, right?

He certainly is sick

and he's not going to get the help he

needs in prison.

So, I could

I could testify for him

and we can get counseling together.

And after a while, he returned to being

the man he was, the man I married.

Is that how I make it better?

No, it isn't.

No.

No. Lisa,

it's a miracle you were saved. But this

you weren't saved to help, Darren. You

were saved so that your your child could

be a priority. so that your strengths

can become your child's strengths.

You have so much to give your son, but

first you have to value yourself so that

he will do the same.

Oh.

My husband doesn't even Goodwin told me

that you plan to testify on Darren's

behalf at the hearing.

I think you should reconsider.

I don't believe he snapped. This is

something he planned.

I am sorry to have to tell you this, but

Darren was having an affair.

I don't believe you.

Is this his handwriting?

Her name is Michelle Morris. She works

part-time at the golf course.

Those are love letters they exchanged.

Reading.

Does she live in Reading?

Mhm.

She's cooperating with the

investigation.

She was unaware of Darren's plan to kill

you. He told her you were getting a

divorce. You'll see that in the letters.

It says here they started in August.

Yes.

I was 7 months pregnant.

I'm sorry.

And 6 weeks later he tried to kill me.

That's what you're saying?

Yes.

The fact is unless you choose to testify

against Darren, the likelihood is he

will be released on parole. And whether

or not he goes into counseling will be

entirely up to him. Are you prepared to

take that chance?

I don't know.

This is a man who attacked you, who left

you for dead.

A man who conducted an affair while you

were 8 and 1/2 months pregnant.

I don't think you can trust him to do

anything you want him to do.

You will have the full support of this

office. I will personally prosecute the

case.

Okay.

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Lisa,

why do you think you were able to

withstand such a brutal attack?

I don't know. Luck, I guess. No,

I think it's because Darren had no idea

how strong you are.

He thought it would be easy to kill you.

To kill an 8 and 1/2 month pregnant

woman,

but you are a fighter.

It's just you were fighting for the

wrong thing.

Sorry, I left instructions for us not to

be disturbed. Yes, Abby.

Sorry to bother you. Lisa,

it's for you, Lisa.

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How? I don't understand.

We We didn't want to tell you. Her heart

condition has been getting worse.

You didn't want to tell me?

Just all too much. We just wanted to

wait until you were fully recovered.

I didn't know what you're here now.

That's all that matters.

It's okay.

I don't know what to do.

Let

him go.

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Let

him

go.

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Can you describe what occurred the day

you were attacked in your own home?

Yes, I was returning from the doctors. I

was carrying groceries.

I apologize for interrupting. You were

at the doctor's because you were

pregnant, correct?

Yes. I was 8 and 1/2 months pregnant.

Darren

tackled me.

Did he strike you?

Multiple times?

I had bruises

and in the course of the attack,

what happened next?

He brought the knife up to my throat.

He cut me.

I fell.

He brought the knife up and cut me

again.

Then a third time.

And you mean he cut your throat? Is that

right?

Yes, he cut my throat.

How many times?

Five or six times. I lost count.

Did the knife attacks result in

substantial bleeding?

There was blood all around me. Yes.

Now, this is important. Lisa,

how did you survive?

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I I

stopped moving.

I held my breath

because if he noticed you were still

breathing,

he would come back and, you know, make

sure.

Make sure of what?

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That I was dead

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and the baby.

Yes.

our baby, too.

So, this was not just one attempted

murder, but two.

Yes.

It'll take a while till they're ready to

start cross-examination. Just stay here

and I will come and get you when you

call.

Why is it taking so long?

I don't know.

Wait, what's happening?

Darren's pleaded guilty to premeditated

attempted murder. The judge has set

sentencing for June. Because he pleaded

at sentencing, it's probably going to be

life with the possibility of parole.

Now, what that means is

Wait, when do I go in?

You don't. He pleaded out. It's over.

But he gets parole.

It's a possibility because it was

attempted murder and not actual murder.

So what you're saying is he might get

parole because he didn't kill me. Try

not to look at it that way.

I know that life in prison doesn't

actually mean that, but I I just didn't

think it was going to happen like this.

I know, Lisa, but this is a victory.

That's what you should take away here.

Why did he just give up like that?

Because his lawyer saw how amazing you

were. How compelling your testimony was

on the stand. You made this happen.

I just

I never got to hear him admit his guilt.

I never got to hear him explain why he

did what he did.

I know, but he is guilty. You beat him

again.

My daughter has been missing for 10

days.

I just want answers.

Please forgive me.

I got it. I got it. Okay, I'll go.

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So, guess what?

I know I haven't been very good mother

to you for a while now.

And I know I have a lot to do to make it

up to you.

But I'm here now.

I promise to be the best mom that I can

be.

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Hey

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Hi, Mom. Morning.

Hi.

Morning. Do you think you might be able

to do the um after school pickup today?

I have a meeting that starts right at 5.

Sure. Oh, I almost forgot. Uh there's

mail for you on the table.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm fine. I just

What is it?

Surprised at how upset this makes me.

Sorry you had to come all this way.

I'm in town for a conference. There's no

way I'd pass up the chance to come and

see how you were doing.

I mean, I make it through the days and

then something will happen. I'll take a

look at Connor and catch a glimpse of

Darren. I'll see a faint trace of my

scars when I'm doing my makeup in the

morning. Or I'll receive my divorce

papers in the mail and then I'm brought

right back there. So, I'm not free of it

yet. I can't say I'm fully recovered if

I'm being honest.

You changed your son's name.

He deserved a chance at his own life. A

life away from everything that happened

with his parents.

I also came by because Darren's first

parole hearing is in about 3 months.

I wanted to find out how you were

feeling about making a victim impact

statement. Is it going to make any

difference? It's just so frustrating. I

If I hadn't reached the phone and dialed

911, Darren would have been executed.

But now, after every few years, he gets

a pearl hearing. It's like they want him

out. Well, they do. Prisons are

overcrowded.

He's been a model prisoner for 3 years.

Your presence is their conscience.

That's why they're hoping you won't

show.

Lisa, why did you find the trial so

unsatisfactory? I mean, Darren was

convicted after all.

Sure, but it all happened behind closed

doors.

But you testified. That's not enough.

It's not enough.

I wanted to see the judge take my words

into account. I wanted to see Darren's

sentence reflect them to feel some

validation, not for him to just slip

away one more time.

So, this is your chance. Otherwise,

you'll see him walk. This is your

opportunity to see how your words can

extend his sentence.

Pretty sure his lawyers will find a way

to make sure that never happens.

You can change that.

You can

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This is an initial parole consideration

hearing for Darren West, CDC number

J23239.

On June 13th of 1994, the prisoner was

received in the CDC pursuant to penal

code section 1168 for violation of penal

code section attempted murder on 187

first degree Alama County case number

114846.

That was count one. There were two

additional counts that were stayed. One

was 12022.7.

That was great bodily injury with the

same case number and also the use of a

deadly weapon. 12022B.

Again, the same case number.

Mr. West,

how do you feel about the act you

committed?

I don't feel good about it at all.

Can you explain why?

It was a selfish and inconsiderate thing

to do. Do you now have insight into what

happened and the tools necessary so that

you don't act that way again?

I do.

I get counseling from my pastor who

comes up to see me once a week.

Let's take a look at your psychological

evaluation.

Inmate West takes full responsibility

for stabbing his wife repeatedly.

He showed good insight, noting his

inability to communicate his feelings

and self-centeredness.

This inmate did seem genuinely penitent

for his crime.

Do you have any comments about this

report?

No, sir.

Thank you, Mr. West.

Thank you,

Miss Backers for the state.

Thank you, Commissioner. Uh, the victim

in this case, Lisa Aguilar, has traveled

a great distance and at considerable

cost to address this hearing.

We will hear from her, of course, Miss

Aguilar.

I think that with all this talk about

counseling and repentance,

it's easy to forget the reality of what

happened.

So I brought pictures.

And this is me today.

This is what Darren did to me.

a permanent reminder.

I will never get parrolled from this.

Coming here today,

I had to relive it all over again.

Darren might not have succeeded in

taking my life, but that doesn't mean he

didn't change it forever.

You see, when the police came to me

after the attack, they had to convince

me of his guilt long before he ever

faced a judge and jury.

And for the longest time, I didn't

believe them.

How could this man who I thought

cherished me, how could he hurt me, let

alone want to kill me? After all, the

last time I saw him, he was a loving

husband. What the police were telling me

seemed inconceivable.

But I came to see it was true.

This parole application, it's his

attempt to make me again a victim. But

not only me.

He's making a victim of his son as well,

who is surely as innocent as can be.

If Darren is released, we'll be looking

over our shoulders every day of our

lives.

Is Darren going to finish what he

started?

Is he going to shadow his son's life for

years to come? By commuting his

sentence, you are sentencing us to live

with that fear and uncertainty.

Darren's crime is not over. We live it

every day.

I plead with you. Keep him behind bars.

Thank you for your time.

Application denied. Unanimous decision.

It'll be another 2 years before he can

reapply.

Thank you so much.

We'll lose one day, won't we?

Probably. But I will do this as long as

you will. Maybe next time we should get

cocktails after. Deal.

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