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forecast for the Tallahassee area.

about four miles south of the airport on Kingston Avenue and Hollyhock.

Hey, buddy, buddy, can you hear me?

Buddy, what's your name?

Ruben.

My name is Ruben Tymon.

Ruben, I'm a doctor. My name is Robert, and help is on its way, okay? Stay where

you are. Don't move.

Do you hear me?

You made the right call, Doctor.

You saved a life.

I sure don't like playing God.

Think of it this way.

If you hadn't been in Tallahassee for the day, both of them would have died.

You a manicurist?

Maybe work a fast food counter somewhere?

I know one thing.

You're nothing.

A nobody.

Just a drunk.

A piece of trash.

And yet you live while my brother, an artist, one of God's chosen, lies naked

and cold and dead down the hall.

There's no justice.

Yes, Doctor.

I already miss Hawaii.

Yeah, but the honeymoon lives on.

Promise?

To the day I die.

Don't die yet. I have such wonderful friends.

Me too.

You're home early, Dr. Stewart.

Oh, Greta.

Yeah, it was raining and we took an early flight.

Liza, this is... Helen.

My ex -wife.

Of course, Helen. I recognize you from your pictures.

I'm so sorry about your mother.

Thank you, Liza. Thank you.

Well, I suppose you're both wondering what I'm doing here.

I was about to ask.

I had a small gift for Greta. You see, Greta and I, we're old friends, and,

um...

Quite frankly, you two weren't expected back until later. God, have you any idea

how embarrassing this is?

Nonsense.

Helen, you're always welcome here.

Isn't she, Robert?

Yes, of course she is.

Greta, there are some bags in my trunk. Could you go get those, please?

Helen, Robert tells me that you're a published author.

You must be so proud.

After two manuscripts that went absolutely nowhere, I...

I'd say relieved is a better word.

Excuse me.

Well, I'd better be going.

Helen, let's be friends.

Yes. Yes.

Yes.

Good.

Nora, I'm not really officially back yet.

I was going to leave a message with Greta, but I'm glad I've got you.

We've got a situation here.

It's your brother.

Is this about Rachel?

She moved out last week.

Well, he knew it was coming.

He looks dreadful.

He forgets things. He's late for appointments.

Why, Jackie... Jackie at the hospital said the nurses are talking.

I tried to call you in Honolulu last week twice.

I never got any messages.

Doctor, I'll be honest.

I'm afraid to leave him alone with a patient.

I don't think that she meant it the way you took it. For 12 years, I have been

working for Dr. Robert. He always treated me with respect. Always. Even

when you were there. Could you give her a chance? I have given her every chance.

For three months, she's been there taking over everything.

She wants me to start wearing a uniform.

Look, I'll be there in 20 minutes, okay? Okay, bye.

Brad?

Yeah?

You better get going.

Yeah.

Helen, I'm telling you, that woman is no good.

It's una maldita.

Maldita te lo digo, maldita.

Hello, Doctor.

Hi, Judith. Where's Nora?

I'm sorry, Doctor. It's okay. I'll take care of it. Where is he? He's with a

patient in B.

Well, you're looking good, Mr. Rainier.

Let's see here.

Brad, I need to see you.

I didn't expect you today.

You look like shit.

Is that your medical opinion? My medical opinion, wise ass, is that this Rachel

thing is throwing me completely for a loop.

Well, I can't fool you, can I? I only can. Look at that.

Dextroamphetamine.

Valium.

Andropedine. Ha!

For my back. Why the fuck didn't you call me? You were on your honeymoon.

Last Tuesday, you know, I come home from work.

With flowers.

We'd had a spat over breakfast and, you know, for the life of me, I can't even

remember what it's about.

She's gone.

There's nothing but a goodbye forever.

You'll hear from my lawyer note on the dining room table.

What am I going to do, Bobby?

gonna get better but no more pills that's easy for you to say

this is serious business Brad

we're not auto mechanics here if we make a mistake we can't call up the

manufacturer and order a new part more pills

shave.

boyfriend, Ruben, forever and a day.

I love you, my darling, for forever and a day.

I can't stop thinking of Brad.

How I must feel to lose someone he loves so much.

No wonder he's acting strangely.

Do you think?

I mean, he's always had bouts of depression.

Takes everything to heart.

I never saw two people more ill -suited to each other in my life, but still.

You know, why don't you do something?

Just you two, just some guy thing.

You know, there's a Laker game on Sunday.

It'd be perfect.

I'll do you both some good.

Thanks. That's a great idea.

I'd love to go, Bobby.

I think it's the Sixers.

Me? How am I doing?

I'm fine.

Seriously, Bobby, I'm fine.

We haven't been to a game together in years.

I envy your closeness, Hugh and Brad.

I want our children to be just as close.

I want to have lots and lots of children.

Wait a minute, I thought we settled on two.

When a woman's in love, she gets greedy.

Well, let's get started.

Sunday, Robert.

I've got better things to do.

I never liked you much, Nora.

But that's not why.

It's just time for you to step aside.

Hey, Liza?

Liza, can you help me for a minute?

Sure. Stop.

Hurry up. You're going to be late.

Thank you.

Promise me you'll choose the tie for my funeral.

I promise.

Save some lives. I'll try.

If you don't mind, I'd like you to park your car in the garage from now on.

But I always park it here.

Please?

And when you're doing the upstairs, could you be a bit more attentive,

especially in the master bedroom?

I'm terribly allergic to dust.

I was up all night sneezing.

Think you can make me quit?

I don't know.

Hi, Doctor.

Morning, Judith.

Any messages? Your brother called from the hospital. Nothing important.

Who's my first appointment?

Uh, Mrs. Jeffers, 115.

Doctor, Nora isn't in yet.

I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.

But she's never done this before, Doctor. Not calling in?

I'm worried.

I told you not to touch this.

I'm just trying to be more attentive to my dusting.

Dust it. Do not touch it.

I'd like to be alone if you don't mind.

Dr. Stewart?

Yes, Judith.

Nora's sister wants to speak to you. She's on line one.

Hello, uh, Carolyn. It's Carolyn, isn't it? How are you?

Where's Brad, then, Nora?

Some homecoming, huh?

I'm sorry. Now I can say a thing like that.

Nora's been with us since the first day we opened our doors.

You know, I hate to even say anything, but you should really start thinking

about getting a replacement.

I know.

May I make a suggestion?

Sure.

I have some experience with office work I could fill in.

I would sure make things easier.

Okay, well, just until you find someone else.

Because my real job is right here.

Being your wife.

Being the perfect wife.

Maybe. Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.

It's okay.

You going through the patient's files?

Shouldn't I?

Sure. Actually, I think it's a good idea.

Excuse me. Hey, gotta pee. Come for me, okay?

Mr. Dipsy's in room one, doctor.

I will. Don't you worry about that.

Helen, I'm just filling in until we can find a replacement for Nora.

Oh.

I can't believe she's gone.

And so violently.

Robert's expecting you.

Liza, I hope you don't mind. It's just that, well, I have these properties with

my mother, and Robert's always been a genius with real estate.

Helen, we're friends, remember?

You know where his office is.

You gave me that, didn't you?

Yeah.

For your birthday, 1995.

You remember the year?

It's inscribed on the base.

Yeah.

Okay, let's hear about these vast holdings you need to unload.

I wouldn't say vast.

Let me know how it all works out, will you?

There's one more thing.

This is going to come as no surprise to you, but it needs to be said.

When we were together, I was an angry, paranoid... What, are you quoting me?

Will you please be serious? Just listen to me, please.

I hated myself.

My life.

Our marriage.

I thought it was because we... we couldn't have children.

I knew how much you wanted them.

was more than that.

I was jealous.

Jealous of you, your work, all of it.

Some people find it hard to live in someone else's shadow.

And I apologize for putting you through hell until I found that out.

Well, soon we'll all be living in your shadow.

A book published is not a career.

Yeah, it's a pretty good start.

I've taken up enough of your time.

Thanks for listening.

Acute carotid sinus hypersensitivity.

Symptomology of weakness, nausea, angina.

Allergic to digital.

I think we have a winner, Mr. Gleeson.

Oh.

Tell me.

What do you think of Liza? You be truthful.

I like her.

You?

Yeah. Yeah, I think I do.

What's crazy about him, though, isn't he?

You can see it all over his face.

Damn him.

Greta doesn't like to go.

Helen?

How long does it take for the sense of loss to go away?

I'll call you when I find out.

No, he won't, Ruben. I won't let him. I don't want to die.

Hello, Mr. Gleason. This is Liza calling from Dr. Brad Stewart's office.

I'm calling to confirm your appointment for Monday the 27th.

Yes.

1130.

Terrific. And how are you doing on your prescriptions?

Okay, make sure to let the doctor know.

We'll see you then.

Bye.

He is handsome.

You know what I think?

I think pretty boy here keeps her motive running.

While she takes Dr.

Robert for everything he's got.

Come on, Cress. I mean, it could be anybody. It could be a friend, a

You believe that?

Yeah. Let me hide a bunch of pictures of an uncle, a cousin, or an old school

chum in a secret drawer. Oh, and I forgot.

A Valentine's card?

The line over shore is that you've got to put these pictures back where you

found them.

Well, I'm going to put them back. I've got to go.

I've got a ton of errands to do.

Every day her list keeps getting longer.

Are you sure I shouldn't tell Robert?

Oh, what good would it do?

He's crazy nuts about her.

Things are going smoothly, Reuben.

Much more smoothly than I expected.

She wouldn't dare.

You were in my jewelry box.

It fell off the dresser while I was dusting. Some stuff fell out.

And you just thought you'd help yourself.

No, I put everything back.

A ring is missing, Greta.

A very special ring. It belonged to my mother. I don't care if it belonged to

the Pope. I never stole anything in my life. Not ever.

Perhaps you can explain what this was doing in your purse.

You're fired, Greta. Gather up your things and get out.

I want you out now.

The moment I saw you, looked in your eyes, I knew what you were. What's going

here? What is this?

That's your wife. I'm leaving.

Liza?

Robert, I fired Greta. Why?

Honey, this was in my joy box this morning.

When I went to put my earrings away, it was missing.

She's the only one who could have taken it. If it was in my purse, it's because

you put it there. You are a liar. You are lying to me, and you are lying to

Robert. We trusted you, Greta, and you betrayed that trust.

I can't think of anything lower.

Oh, I can.

What about keeping secrets from your husband?

She's got photographs, Dr. Robert, of a guy, a very handsome guy, him and her

together. She talks to him up there as if he was there with her. And love

letters. She keeps them hidden in a secret compartment in that box that she

keeps on her dresser.

You're insane, brother.

God bless you, Dr. Robert.

And good luck.

You're gonna need all the luck you can get.

Curious about my secret drawer?

I know I would be if I were you.

It's none of my business.

Yes, it is. From your wife.

These are all pictures of your dad, aren't they? I always keep them in a

place.

You're a trusting man, Robert.

That makes you vulnerable.

Morning, Liza.

It certainly is.

Help me out. Rachel tried to serve me with papers this morning. I didn't

the door. She's going to be mad.

She's probably going to try to call here. If she does, do not let Judith put

through. No problem.

Coffee?

Yeah. That would be great.

Mr. Gleeson is here, Doctor. He's in room three.

Thank you, Judith.

Brad looks like he's coming down with something.

Ask me. He's looked a little weird since, you know, Rachel.

Brad, that was a joke.

You always laugh at my jokes. You're not laughing.

Sorry, Ravel.

Tell me again.

Doctor's office.

Oh, hi, Mrs. Stewart.

How are you?

Good.

Yeah, I know. It has been a long time.

Yeah, he's here.

Okay, I'll put you through.

You take care, too. Okay.

Yes?

God damn it.

Put her on.

Liza? Yes?

Rachel called. Judith just put her through.

Oh, I forgot, Brad. I'm so sorry.

Well, anyway, could you take Mr. Gleason's prescription and fax it

the pharmacy?

Thank you. Oh, I have sent it to my house. The line down there is a mile.

thing, Mr. Gleason.

Do you know, without me, this one and his brother would probably be selling

shoes at the mall?

Oh, both Brad and Robert say you're the best teacher they ever had.

Well, best science teacher, anyway.

The best, period.

Come on, Orville, I'll walk you out.

What?

I went to the hospital ten minutes ago, and also I'm going to be late tonight to

lecture at UCLA.

I'll wait up.

Warble. You look wonderful.

Robert. Thank you.

Hey, I like the new Mrs. Stewart.

But then I like the old Mrs. Stewart.

Thank you.

You might take a gander at your brother here.

He's looking a tad wilted around the edges.

Yeah, well, I'd better go see a doctor.

Do that.

Know any good ones?

You made a joke.

Are you sure that this isn't some kind of giant misunderstanding?

Bitch. Excuse my language. She's a liar. She set me up.

She accused you of stealing?

Twelve years.

Twelve years.

I'll talk to Robert.

It's not going to do any good.

She's got him wrapped around her little finger.

I can try.

I never stole anything.

I know you didn't, Greta. I know.

Doctor's office.

It's Helen.

Hello, Helen. He's not in.

Sure will.

No. No, no. Everything's fine.

Okay.

Bye -bye.

Oh, I was expecting a delivery, but this is much better. Please, please, come

in.

Well, the pharmacy couldn't deliver, and this is on my way home.

Can I get you a soft drink?

That'd be lovely, thank you.

I'm sorry about the cans, but all the glasses are still in the dishwasher.

Please sit down.

No, Dr. Stewart, Brad, wanted you to start the medication as soon as you got

Do you know anything about this stuff?

I'm just a doctor's wife, Mr. Gleason.

But if Brad thinks it's good for you, then it's good for you.

Need some water? No, I'm fine.

You know, the boys were both in my classes.

Science, right?

That's right.

Freshman science and biology.

They were both A students.

Now, Brad had to work like a beaver to catch up to his brother's record.

I mean, things always came easy for Robert.

You ever think they'd end up being doctors?

I used to talk about it a lot, but then I thought, well, you know, kids.

Yeah. This woman in the photograph, is that your wife?

Yes, that's Margaret. She died three years ago.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It looks like you two are very much in love.

Oh, yes.

We traveled everywhere together. Every summer, a different place.

I'm sorry.

Did I tell you that I taught Robert biology about a

hundred years ago?

Something's not right.

Yes.

Unfortunately for you, Mr. Gleeson, your choice of physicians.

I don't understand.

Brad?

Actually, Robert.

He's a murderer, Ed.

You didn't take Ibis on, Mr. Gleeson.

It was digital.

You're very allergic to digital.

But Stuart... Liza, shh.

Please.

Look on the bright side.

You're going to be on the most wonderful journey of them all.

With Margaret.

Why?

Justice.

No, good luck.

Sure makes a man feel proud.

Real proud.

Stepson wants watercolors for Christmas.

Ruben's a good artist.

Yeah?

You think if I got him a pink football, he'd play with it?

You know, every day I thank God that you're not our real father.

You just live here.

Don't you smart mouth me, girl.

Ever try to hurt him again, Wayne?

I'll come into your room at night when you're sleeping, and I'll cut your

throat.

It's okay. I'm sorry.

It's just me.

I'm sorry. Are you all right? I had an awful dream.

There was someone trying to hurt you, and I had a knife.

I think I might be pregnant.

Really? I should know for sure in a few days.

Oh, that's wonderful.

That's wonderful.

Daddy.

Yeah, we make a pretty good team.

Oh, well, we'll see when it's diaper time and 4 a .m. feeding.

Who are we kidding? Our kids are going to be so smart that they'll feed

themselves and change their own diapers.

Hello?

Okay, I'm going to get going right now.

What is it?

Um, it was...

Orville Gleeson's granddaughter.

Orville's dead.

She just found his body.

Oh, that poor sweet man.

Yeah. She was trying to find Brad. She can't locate him. I gotta get going.

I've known that man most of my life.

Thank you.

The emergency people were here and they said cardiac arrest.

Is there anything I can do?

The mortuary is on its way.

Would you excuse me for a minute? Sure.

Good morning, Doctor.

Judith, I need to see Orville Gleeson's file. I'll bring it to your office.

He's Brandon?

He's on his way from the hospital.

Okay.

Oh, God, no.

You wanted to see me?

Yeah, come in, Brad. Close the door.

What's wrong?

Orville Gleeson is dead.

What?

I saw him yesterday. He was fine.

Orville suffered a fatal reaction to digital.

Digital? Why would he take that stuff? It was poison to him. Then why'd you

write him a prescription, boy? No, no, no, no. I've, it's all, I prescribed

I have handwriting, Brad. That's impossible.

No, it's not!

God damn it, there it is!

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

Yes, J .S.?

Okay, so let's see. There has been a mistake.

All right, people make mistakes.

I make a mistake myself every once in a while.

Yeah, when you make a mistake, people don't die.

Brad, I got to ask you this, because I know you've been going through a rough

patch lately.

So is it possible that you were self -medicating on the day that you...

Ted, why don't you talk like a human being?

What are you asking? Was I high? Was I taking drugs? Was I under the influence?

Because if that's what you're asking, why don't you just come out and ask it?

Okay, Brad.

I'm asking.

No! No! No drugs, Bobby! You have to believe me, both of you! You have to

believe me!

Brad, it's not a matter of believing you or not believing you.

I'm your lawyer.

It's my job to prepare you for the worst.

Now, if there were no drugs...

No problem. Ted. But if there were drugs, it's a big problem.

And for you too, my friend.

There were no goddamn drugs!

Stop! Fred!

Fred! Stop! You hear me? Stop it! Okay. Okay.

Okay, good. No drugs.

Good.

So worst case is a big malpractice suit.

What about family? They always got family.

Yes.

Are they aware of the details?

Because if they are, we'll deal with it.

But if they're not, we're home free.

No, God damn it. We are not home free.

We're responsible. A terrible thing has happened. We are responsible. We're

going to take the fucking responsibility.

Bobby's right.

Why?

Bobby, honor?

You do the right thing and then everybody and his cousin gets to clobber

shit out of you?

Ted, exactly.

Honor.

Some people can't live without it.

Honor in a dishonorable world.

You're a fucking museum piece.

What about you, Brad?

I'm sorry to interrupt.

No, it's all right. I'm going.

Everybody's upset.

Just my... My job is done for the day.

I'll see you to the door, kid.

Such a crazy day.

I wasn't feeling well. Rachel called.

It was my fault, Brad.

Jesus, God.

Can I talk to you in the kitchen for a minute? Sure.

Everyone at the office noticed that Brad was a little out of it yesterday.

He said he wasn't using drugs. And I believe him. That's not what has me

worried.

I just don't think he should be alone right now.

I was thinking he'd stay with us, just until things sort themselves out.

You're incredible.

Hey, buddy.

The next few weeks are going to be pretty tough, so what do you say?

that you could live in a microwave cooking for a while. We'll go back to

place, pack a few bags, and come back here, and you can stay up in the guest

room for as long as you like.

What about Liza?

That's her idea.

Are you sure you can't stay?

No, I better get going.

Who am I kidding?

I wasn't going to tell you anything, but I have to tell you. What?

She's taking birth control pills.

Taking birth control pills and at the same time tucking babies in bassinets

Dr. Robert.

Are you sure about this? I found them weeks ago. This woman, she lies the way

you and I breathe oxygen.

But hey, I'm just a disgruntled ex -employee who's going to listen to me.

It's all up to you.

Who's going to listen to me?

Disgruntled ex -wife.

Dan, if you need anything of mine, you know, blades or aftershave or something,

just follow.

Brad.

You know I'm on your side, right? I know.

I'm... I'm gonna give it some thought.

The... The shrink idea.

Okay.

It's gonna be like old times, isn't it? You down the hall?

Yeah.

Like old times.

Listen, I gotta call some people, let them know where I am.

What can I say?

Both of you.

You're family, Brad.

Nothing's more important than family.

A mistake.

At the drugstore, maybe.

No, the mistake was on our end.

You don't remember writing it.

What I remember... What I remember is writing prescriptions.

The reality is, I wrote digital. I've seen it.

It's my handwriting.

Helen.

What are you doing tomorrow? I need to talk.

No, I can't tomorrow.

The day after, we'll go to the beach early. 10 .30?

Sounds good.

Brad, I'm glad you're gone.

Jesus, darling.

I need to talk to you.

I'm sorry, this isn't a very good time, okay? No, no, please.

I heard about Mr. Gleason and Brad.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

But that's not why you're here, is it?

This is awkward.

We're laying you out. But I called the office.

Stay out of it, Helen.

Greta is not a thief, and you know it.

Eliza found Greta in possession of stolen jewelry. Now, why the hell would

lie about something like that?

I don't know.

But I think she did.

Just don't go there, Helen, please.

Just think about it. Please, just think about it.

Greta has worked faithfully in your house for 12 years. Not a problem.

been married to Eliza for just a few weeks. I know. I know how this must

coming from me, but you... You just called my wife a liar. I think this

conversation is over. Well, one of them is a liar.

Helen, you know who you sound like?

Who? The old pre -therapy Helen. The one I was married to. The one I couldn't

live with.

Stay out of it.

You know what?

I think I hear voices.

Voices?

Twins?

Wouldn't that be nice?

Would that make you happy?

Very. In twins it is.

That smells good.

Oatmeal?

Whenever I was sick or feeling low, my stepdad used to make me oatmeal with

of milk and sugar.

Sounds like a really nice guy.

The best.

Just like my husband.

Take care of my brother.

I will.

Knock, knock, knock.

Wake up, sleepyhead.

Lucky you.

Breakfast in bed.

Oh.

I would have come down.

Oh, nonsense. I like smiling people.

And you know Robert. He's always in such a hurry.

Robert doesn't know how lucky he is.

It's very sweet.

Well, eat it while it's still hot. And you'll feel much better, I promise.

It's a special medicine, huh?

You bet.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Mr. Vance, I'm three.

Give me some good news, Ted.

Your bill's in the mail.

Yeah, very funny.

Funniest thing I could think of.

Listen, I called about Gleason's granddaughter.

What's wrong, Brad?

Breathing. Just breathing.

It's hard.

It's cold, Doc.

I think I'm going to... I'm going to need a shock.

Actually, Brad, you're overdosing on a controlled substance.

Morphine. Lots and lots of it.

Do you know how easy it is to get drugs these days?

A day trip to Tijuana, that's all.

Why, why is that?

Because your brother's a murderer.

Now they say you lose control of your bowel.

I hope not. I think that's such an indignity.

The innocent number two.

What a pleasant surprise.

Well, didn't Brad tell you we're going to go to the beach?

No, he didn't mention it.

Oh, it's a shame he didn't call first. He's still sleeping.

Well, he was expecting me.

Well, I'd like to speak to him.

Hello?

Hello? Was that Brad?

Is he dead?

Hurry, damn it!

Oh, God,

please be all right. Be all right.

Yes, this is an emergency.

So he was using drugs all along.

Son of a bitch lied to me.

He was in pain, Robert.

More pain than we imagined.

You can't blame yourself.

He's my kid brother.

Big brothers are supposed to take care of kid brothers.

You took care of him.

Yeah.

Brad Stewart died of a drug overdose.

He has been a drug abuser for a long time.

Did his brother know about this? Yes, everyone in his office was aware of it.

I had to pay my respects.

Glad you came.

Hi, Ellen.

Well, I see something that I know.

What's that?

We'll stop by in a minute.

I don't know what happened to him.

Meaning? I don't know. Maybe it was a suicide. I just don't know.

Well, whether it was a suicide or an overdose, it's your word on his past

behavior that's at issue.

You swore he was not using at the time of Gleason's death. Because I believed

wasn't.

I got to be frank with you, Robert. This could go either way.

What are you talking about?

State Medical Board. They received an anonymous phone call, claimed that Brad

had been using for a long time, claimed it was public knowledge.

They want to see you.

Friday, 10 o 'clock.

You sure you didn't know?

Fuck you, Ted.

I had to ask.

Well, well, well.

If it isn't Leah Tymon.

Who the hell are you?

I'm disappointed.

I sure as shit remember someone I tried to choke to death.

You must be mistaken.

No, sweetheart.

If you'd have hung in there just 30 seconds longer, it would have been all

wrote.

But I survived.

I told the cops all about you.

They thought I was delirious, a mental case.

So I figured it was up to me.

And here I am.

It took some time.

You'd be surprised what a great motivator anger is.

But then I could probably learn a lesson from you where that's concerned.

Do you have any onion dip?

All out.

It's a very nice house we have.

And married to a doctor.

Hooray for you.

And I'll be damned if it's not the same doctor that CPR'd me back to life.

Kissy lips.

As I recall.

Do you think it'd be all right if I just went in there to talk to him?

Say howdy?

I do owe the man my life.

Just take this outside.

How much?

That is so cynical.

You know, if you ask me, that's the trouble with the world today.

A hundred thousand.

How much?

$100 ,000.

Cash. Day after tomorrow.

Give you a little time to get it together.

And how am I supposed to come up with that kind of money?

I'm an optimist. I'm sure you're going to find a way.

Just answer one question.

When you were out there driving that day, probably with a couple of drinks

your belt, huh, sweetie? Did you see anything?

I mean, before you killed him, did you even see him?

I wasn't the only resident of the Sunshine State that had a few too many

afternoon, Leah.

It was Labor Day weekend.

Would have been un -American not to.

About the money.

I'll bring it to your motel.

You're very funny.

Now let's get serious.

You know Rancho Park?

Yeah. There's a swing set behind the gym.

2 p .m. Thursday.

And, sweetheart, don't do anything I wouldn't do.

That woman that you were talking to outside, I don't recall meeting her.

Is she a friend of yours?

Just an acquaintance.

Oh.

Just passing through.

Were you eavesdropping, Helen?

Yeah. Guess I was.

That's it. Get out.

Out of my kitchen, out of my house, out of my life! What the hell's going on?

I'm not exactly sure, Robert. Perhaps Liza here can fill us in.

I want her out, Robert.

My God, Helen.

I just buried my brother.

Pissed off at him.

Not only did he ruin his life and his brilliant career, but did I

ever tell you that he was a better doctor than I am?

Things will work themselves out.

He was.

On top of the lawsuit, the state medical board wants to see me.

My license to practice is now in question.

If they decide that I knew that Brad was using drugs when he was treating

Orville, then I face possible criminal charges.

They say we get what we deserve.

What?

They say we get what we deserve.

If that's true, things will work out for both of us.

I wasn't the only resident of the Sunshine State that had a few too many

afternoon, Leah.

It was Labor Day weekend.

Would have been un -American not to.

Here I come, Liza.

Leah.

Whoever the hell you are.

How long will you be gone?

The jury job's filling in for me at the hospital.

I still haven't found anybody to take the remaining patients.

Things will work out.

Thanks.

But I wouldn't count on it if I were you.

73 years old? No, no, no. That was not the information I was given. Thanks.

Bye.

Don't smoke, Felicia.

The gas in your forehead.

First comes a heart attack.

Then you die.

I've got

big

things to do tonight.

Holding up.

I took a drive out to the beach. I just wanted to clear my head.

It was... It was maybe the worst afternoon of my life.

I wanted to quit, you know. I just wanted to pack the whole thing in.

But then I thought about you.

About you and how much I love you.

in a fight, Liza?

I'm proud of you, Robert.

Why don't you go wash your hands?

Dinner will be ready soon.

Thanks.

One Felicia Laurel on her way home from a Labor Day barbecue

told some guy on a bicycle named Reuben Tymon

The lady claims someone attacked her while she's hooked up to the respirator.

Probably someone in accounting.

Did anything come of the allegations?

Not that I'm aware of, no.

This some Felicia Laurel. Does it say anywhere what she looked like?

Nope. You got a fax number?

Yeah, I sure do. 818 -555 -0186.

I appreciate it. You're welcome.

I don't know how to tell you this, Robert, but I'm not pregnant.

What? I'm not pregnant.

Oh, my God.

I'm sorry.

Well, there'll be other chances.

I wouldn't count on it.

What do you mean?

Something wrong, Robert?

I don't know why. I just... Let's go get from here.

Come on.

Come on.

Why are you laughing?

Because you're funny, Robert.

You're really funny.

You know, you look like a rag doll.

Come on.

Wait, wait, wait. I got it. I got it.

Hello?

You know, Ted, he's resting right now, and I really don't want to bother him.

I'm really worried about him. He's not doing very well.

Liza?

He suggests that you get a good night's rest so you can be bright -eyed and

bushy -tailed for the hearing.

But I've got different plans for you, darling dear.

That funny feeling in your head?

That's a real thing.

The date rape drug.

But don't worry.

I'm not going to rape you.

I'm going to kill you.

Yeah, I was on duty that day. I remember there was this doctor from California.

He saved a woman's life.

Look, I'm in a big hurry. Wait, wait, wait.

Was his name Stuart?

Let's go. Come on. Up.

Come on.

Whoo! Now the fun begins.

Mr. McGovern, I have just received your fax. Thank you. I have one question. Did

Ruben Tymon have a girlfriend?

Pretty, sort of early 30s.

Not that I'm aware of, but he did have a sister. That's that description I

remember from the hospital.

Blonde.

Really broken up a looker.

Yeah, Leah.

One year ago, on a lonely country

road, you made a decision that cost a young man his life.

His name was Reuben Tymon.

You recognize him?

Now look at me.

I'm Ruben Tymon. Sure.

Answer this.

You have an accident and two people are hurt.

Why in God's great universe would you save the drunk who caused the accident

let the innocent victim die?

Huh?

What, you liked her?

You thought she was pretty?

Ladies first?

I did the right thing. Do you have any idea how I felt?

How desperately alone I was? I did the right thing.

He was everything to me, and you took him away.

I did the right thing.

I knew I had to kill you.

I just needed to figure out how.

I imagined myself killing you in a hundred different ways.

So with a new purpose, I began planning your death.

But then I realized killing you wasn't enough.

Before I killed you, I had to empty your life.

Learned a lot about you on the web, you and Brad.

Meeting you was easy enough.

Moved to L .A., bumped into you at a reception after one of your dreary

lectures.

Men are such fools, and a pretty woman wets her lips and bats her eyelashes and

hangs on their every word.

The hardest part was in bed.

Every time you touched me, I thought I'd die of disgust.

You make my skin crawl.

Before you lose consciousness, you should maybe clear up a few things.

Brad didn't kill Orville Gleeson.

I did.

And, of course, I killed Brad, too.

That's right.

I killed your beloved brother.

And Nora, too, but I took no pleasure there.

But seeing the esteemed Dr. Robert Stewart...

Take the easy way out after losing it all. You know, that's what they're going

to think.

About to drown in his own vomit.

That's what makes us all worthwhile.

You still love me, Robert.

I still think I'm a perfect wife.

I didn't hear you knock.

I rang the bell. The door was open.

And you just let yourself in? Oh, you just cut the crap.

What's going on here? Where's Robert?

I know all about you, Leah.

I know about your brother. I know about Felicia Laurel.

Couldn't keep your nose out of it, could you?

So there it is. It's the bookstore next week.

Ellen, this is wonderful.

I start my promotional tour in New York, and then I get it all over the country.

Boston, Chicago, Atlanta.

You must be so proud.

Yeah, I am.

You should read it.

Oh, I will.

Wait, let me get the time.

Maybe when you get back, we can go.

Or a concert or something.

Maybe. I want to drink.

That maybe, is that a yes maybe or a no maybe?

Maybe.

Leaning to the water, yes.

Helen, really?

Shame on you, Robert.

With my back turned and with your ex -wife.

How drab.

Helen!

Over there with Robert.

This is between you and me, Liza.

Let Helen go.

Oh, that's very chivalrous of you, Robert, but I'm going to have to say no.

off! i may have made a mistake liza but i don't think so your brother died of

massive cerebral trauma his brain was soup there's nothing i could have done

don't say that

He was a narcissist.

Hello, please.

Please, someone please help. We need an ambulance.

Why didn't you let me die?

Because I'm a doctor.