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Bye.

Look, I'm not going over this again.

I don't care what I said.

She's not going, that's it.

Hey, how are you, Mrs. Stanton?

Oh, Jennifer, you never should have told me that you could go in the first

place. Now, come on, honey, there'll be other concerts.

I hope you're not still disgusting tonight.

The decision's already been made.

But it isn't fair.

Hey, baby.

Come on, hop in. We're already late. Fred, I, uh...

I can't. Oh, not again.

Jen, you told me you could go. Something came up.

They're $40 tickets. Who am I supposed to go with now?

Brad, it's not my fault. Look, I thought my father would let me. Yeah, it's

always your father.

No, that's it, Jen. If I can't ever see you, there's no point in us going out.

Well, we can go out tomorrow night, I promise. Okay, we'll talk tomorrow at

school.

When you deal with your father, give me a call.

Bye, Mom.

Jen, wait a second. What about your breakfast? Oh, wait. Gotta go. Jennifer,

what are you wearing?

Clothes. Don't be smart with me. Go upstairs and change.

Mom! Bill, if she's running late... Then I suggest she hurry.

Morning,

Ms. Winkler.

I assume that we're making pit stop.

Assumption correct.

Oh, so tell me everything that happened last night. Before the concert, at the

concert, after the concert.

I didn't even go. What?

But I thought it was all set.

He changed his mind.

What did Brad say?

He said he wanted to break up. No way.

What are you going to do?

I gotta power up.

Oh,

I'm

sorry.

When I changed my clothes, I always looked the same.

How much did it take? Ten dollars.

Come on, please. Where's my wallet?

Did you leave it at home?

God, why is this happening to me?

Karen, do you have any money?

About ten dollars.

Oh, look, I thought I had it, I swear. I guess I left it at home.

Don't stress about it. You can pay me later.

Really? Yeah, just as long as you promise to come back.

I will today, I promise.

Do you know who that was? Yeah, Nick Ryan from my brother's class.

He just got out of jail.

Oh, yeah? What'd he do? I'm not sure.

Who's the same crimson guy in a fight?

You're going to be real nice to Jen today, okay?

Where is she?

By the stove, I'm sure.

What?

Looks like Emma moved back in. Oh, my God. I've got to tell her before she

out.

Ben.

Hi.

Still mad at me?

Look, we already talked about this, right? Because, you know, I'm going to

you back for that ticket.

Come on. I don't care about the ticket.

Look, we've been over this so many times already. I mean, you can't go out on

weeknights and on weekends just till 10. I mean... We can make it work, Brad.

I'll just talk to my dad. No, no, no. You've said that before.

All right, he's not going to change.

Well, we can go out tonight. I promise. To the party at Mark's house?

Brad already asked me.

Look, and we had a good time.

But it's over.

Hey,

come on, let's have a seat.

Come on, everybody.

You too, Emma.

Okay. Hope you all had a chance to read the chapter last night, because now's

your chance to prove how well you understood it.

Let's go. What's on the floor?

Take one and pass him back.

Sir, I've got a note from the office.

Jennifer?

I need you in the office.

Hey, I don't want to bother you. Help him out. Are you kidding me? You just

saved me from flunking a test.

I used to go to this high school.

It's bringing my weird memories. Oh, you know what? Before I forget, I found it

under the sink in the bathroom.

My wallet, thank God.

I thought you might need that.

You saved my life.

Ten dollars, right?

Oh, yeah.

Thank you.

Your wallet's not the only reason I came. I wanted to see if you wanted to

this party tonight. My friend Mark's on it, and you're more than welcome. Mark

Pearson? Yeah.

You know Mark Pearson?

Do you want to go?

Thanks, but I don't think so.

All right. I just thought I'd throw it out at you while I'm here, but I better

get back to work, so... What time is it?

I don't have a watch. No, I mean the party tonight.

Oh, the party.

Nine o 'clock, around nine.

I'll go.

Yeah?

I can give you a ride.

No, that's okay. I better meet you there. My parents aren't too thrilled

parties during the week.

Okay.

Nine? Nine thirty? Nine.

All right.

I'll see you there.

Oh, wow.

That looks great.

Is it for your new show?

No, but it is a surprise for Jen's dad. It's our anniversary next week.

Jen, did you see this? It looks just like you.

Oh, Mom.

Is it okay if I study at Karen's tonight? We have a big test tomorrow.

On a full night? Did you ask your father?

He says I should study more.

Yeah, but you know what? You better call and check with him, okay?

Hi, Dad, it's me. Yeah.

Listen, we've got a big test tomorrow.

Can I study at Karen's tonight?

Will Trish be there?

Yes, her mom will be there.

Mom said it's okay. What kind of test?

It's a midterm. What subject?

History.

The French Revolution.

Okay. Okay. But don't go anywhere else. Okay, I won't. Better not. I said I

won't. Bye. Okay, bye.

You know that diary? It's like being friends with Anne Frank.

So, you ever write anything about me?

I'll be okay.

How did Brad do this?

Come on.

Let's get ready for the party.

Okay.

I've been working at that gas station for about a week now.

And I'm sorry I didn't know that you used that as your dressing room.

Well, my father has a different idea of the way I should dress. It's called

medieval nunnery.

Hey, you don't look bad.

I like what you're wearing. Thanks.

You play pool?

Mm -hmm.

I brought the 11 ball and the side pump over there.

Hey, Wes, why don't you grab some beers?

Riding over in the car with him, I felt like a traitor.

I can't believe he'd go back with her after all those love notes she wrote to

other guys.

Yeah, but she said she never wrote them. Yeah, like we believe in that.

Yeah, well, looks like he does.

This should be very interesting.

Yeah.

Hey, what are you reading?

A college text on French history.

You know, I bet you Jennifer would love to see this.

Bill. Bill, please don't do that.

Hi, Trish. Bill Stanton.

Good, how are you? Can I speak with my daughter, please? Bill.

What party?

Mm -hmm.

Yeah. No, no, no, no, no. It must have just slipped my mind. Great.

Uh -huh.

No, no, whatever that is. Thanks.

She went to a party.

Sorry,

I didn't realize anyone was waiting for the bathroom.

Actually, I was waiting for you.

I thought your parents didn't let you out there anymore.

I told you I'd take care of that.

You're with Emma.

And you're with... A friend of mine.

Look, Jen, I'm sorry about this morning, all right? I didn't mean to embarrass

you or anything.

It's okay.

All right, let's go.

Mr. Taylor, I was just talking.

Because you lie. Because it's so unfair.

The way you always follow me around, spy on me, change your mind.

As long as you live in my house, you will follow my rules.

But why do you have to humiliate me? Why can't I just be like everybody else?

What are you, stupid? You think I don't know what goes on at those parties? No,

you don't. You have no idea what you did tonight. Jennifer!

Look, do not raise your voice at your father, honey. Look, we care about you.

Whatever I do, you're suspicious.

Don't walk away from me. Don't let her go.

Sorry for stopping by unannounced, but I didn't get your number.

Nick, what are you doing here? And you forgot to say goodbye to me, too. Like I

had a chance.

Damn, it's pretty cranked, huh?

Yeah, he's famous for his first impressions.

I didn't think you'd want to see me again.

I'm here.

So is everybody talking about me? Oh, Jen, who cares what anybody says? Come

Nick, my parents are famous for ruining my relationships. I don't think it's

going to work out.

Do you see this right here?

I just climbed this and I almost broke my neck.

Come on.

At least you gave me a chance. Come on, please.

You gotta go.

All right.

But you haven't seen the last of me.

you looking at?

I'm really looking forward to this weekend.

You know, your parents called. They can't stay with Jen.

The trip's off. Oh, come on, Bill. It's just for the weekend.

Oh, we really need this break. We really need to go on this trip.

Why don't you give her another chance?

Another chance to screw up?

We had an agreement.

Whatever... Whatever it takes. That's right.

Yeah, and you also said that you weren't going to make the same mistakes your

dad made.

I'm not anything like my father. Oh, come on, Billy. You're riding her so

I didn't do half the things this kid does. Oh, give her the rest, will you?

were ten times worse than Jennifer could ever dream of being.

Come on.

Okay.

You want to leave her here alone?

See if she can handle it. That's fine.

Jennifer, please don't let me call here and find that you have people in this

house tonight.

You listening to me? Don't screw this up.

As he says, Jennifer.

Oh, and listen, we're going to be home late Sunday night, after midnight, so

don't wait up, okay?

Thanks, Dad.

We won't regret that.

Hey. Hey.

You found it all right?

Yeah, that's right. We said it would be.

Grandma, this is my friend Jennifer.

Hi, Mr. Ryan.

That's cool.

Good girl. Good girl. Come here.

Go outside.

Go outside, keepers.

She's great. I want to show you something.

This is a luger.

From World War II, it was my grandfather's.

That's it?

Yeah. Got shot in the leg, lost his rifle, and then he picked this off some

German.

Saved his life.

You mean he killed somebody with that?

Yeah, he had no choice. Here.

No, thanks. I don't like guns.

No?

I've never shot it off myself.

I just keep it here in remembrance of my grandfather.

It's nice to look at it.

Believe me, baby, you're not.

Everything's so different where my parents are now.

Hey, what is it?

I'm having a great time. I really am. This is beautiful.

Me too.

This place is amazing.

It's huge.

Mom, I'm glad you're here.

It's like you get so used to things turning out bad, you know?

My mom died when she gave birth to me. My dad used to do the crap out of me for

it.

And he split, and my grandparents got custody of me, and here I am with you.

Come.

This is for you.

What is it?

It's for telling Tommy. No, I mean... It's my grandfather's. An antique.

Are you serious?

You're going to give this to me? Yeah, here. Ah, Jen, I don't know about... Are

you sure?

Yeah, you like it?

Yeah. Yeah, it's beautiful.

Thank you.

Um, can I talk to you about something?

Mm -hmm.

I've spent some time in jail.

It doesn't matter.

No? No.

I just wanted to talk to you about that. It was over a stupid fight that I got

into with some guys. The guy got hurt.

You know, I shouldn't have been there in the first place.

I'm not scaring you by talking about this, am I?

No. Actually, I feel really safe with you.

I want you to know everything about me, too.

That's me as a baby.

No way.

Yeah?

You're in a bathtub.

Yeah.

That's great.

No secrets.

Son of a bitch. Not my dad.

No,

dad. Stop.

You better run, kid.

You better run.

You're dead, kid.

You're having a day.

This is how we raised you? You don't understand. I love him. Love him? Is

what you call it? We show you trust, and this is what you do with it. Mom,

please, will you listen? No, no, no, no. She's not going to protect you this

time. We want to be together.

No way.

From now on, no car, no parties. Your mother picks you up to and from school,

and you're in for the night. You can't be serious.

Nick, I'm scared.

Yeah, pick me up there.

Is that right? Yeah.

Do you know how much I've missed you?

Ow.

Is it still red?

Yeah, it's red.

Who did that to you? Did your dad do that?

You know you're not going back home tonight. You're coming home with me.

it doesn't hurt anymore.

He doesn't have a right to hit you like that. No one does.

What are we going to do?

They won't let me see you anymore.

Nick, I don't want to lose you. Listen, you're not going to lose me, okay? Let

me just go to your house, talk to your dad, make him understand, okay?

Nick, I already told him that I love you. He wouldn't listen.

He's going to listen to me?

I'll make him listen, all right?

how to go with Nick.

If your parents only knew. You better call me.

You went to see him?

Guess you're lucky I didn't tell your father you were gone, huh?

Thanks, Mom.

Oh, no.

No, don't thank me.

See, because I don't approve of this any more than he does.

You know, Jennifer, we agreed to have a conversation before something like this

happened. And instead you go sneaking around in my house.

In my room.

In my bed.

You never take my side. I always take your side. I have taken your side.

I have told you. I'm the one who convinced your father to let you stay

alone. Just because you paint some happy, smiling family doesn't make it

come true.

You know something?

You know, I never realized how selfish you really are before tonight.

Or how deceitful.

Or how disrespectful.

Well, maybe there's a lot of things you don't see. You don't see half the stuff

he does.

Why? Just to get along?

Don't push me, Jennifer.

Because I'm done. I am through putting to you.

Now, you want to be on your own?

Fine. It's out of your head.

It's awesome.

No,

it's not.

It's not over.

And I'm also here to tell you to stop treating her the way that you do. I'm

warning you to stop.

What? You're warning me?

Yes, I am.

Go in the house. Don't do anything.

Go in the house.

Okay, tough guy.

You know how old my daughter is?

You ever hear of statutory rape?

You can't do that.

You just try me.

Now turn around and get in your car before I kick your ass.

I'll go, but you're not keeping me away from Jennifer.

We'll see about that.

Hi, it's Jen.

I'd love to know you called, so leave a message.

Jennifer, it's Nick. I want you to know that I don't care about your father or

his threats.

I'm not going to stay away from you. I can't. He's got no right to treat me

that. Nobody does.

Just remember that I'm going to be with you whenever it takes.

I love you.

Bye.

Hello?

Yeah, hi, it's Bill.

What's the name of that guy you know in the police department?

No, no, no, the detective.

Wright Decker.

Yeah, no, I can't talk right now.

Bill, what happened?

It's me, Trevor. Give Janice a call. Tell her to cancel all my appointments

morning, will you?

All right, thanks.

Okay, you want to tell me what the hell's going on?

I'm just saying I'm sympathetic because I'm a father myself, but I gotta tell

you, nobody saw him do it. Last night he threatened me, now my car's ruined.

That's not proof?

Nicholas Ryan, aggravated assault, spent a year in Davenport.

Great, so he's an ex -con.

Let's see.

Look, this is not just about my car.

I think he might have forced himself on my daughter.

She told you that? She denies it, but I'm told. Hold on, you talk about rape,

now that's a serious charge. If she admits it, if she'll make a complaint,

listen. Detective.

I want him kept away from my family.

I understand.

Look, I have a full checkup on him. And we can both guarantee him.

I appreciate it.

So I told him what happened. You know, how he might have assaulted her. He said

he was going to watch him. I don't know what to do anymore. I really don't.

Maybe we should send her away. She could stay with your parents or something.

Oh, I know what to do.

He tries to talk to her.

He tries to see her. He comes anywhere near this house, and I don't care what I

can prove.

This relationship is over.

That's it.

You should have heard them last night.

I've got to get out of here. Jen, what is this, escape from Alcatraz? Will you

please stop stressing?

They want to throw him back in jail.

Well, your dad's car is pretty trash.

We don't know he did that.

Karen, I've got to get out of here. I've got to talk to him.

No. No way.

Aren't you in enough trouble already?

I will be gone long. Are you nuts? Your mom's downstairs. What if your father

comes home?

Well, I thought we could always count on each other.

Why am I listening to you? Because you're my best friend.

Be very, very careful.

Nick, my dad's car got trashed. He thinks you did it. He went to the

Yeah, I know he did. They already stopped by here. I didn't touch your

car, Jennifer.

I just want us to be together. Why would I go out and trash your dad's car after

some stupid argument?

I wouldn't do that.

What are we going to do?

Just wait in the car and I'll be out in a minute, okay?

Jennifer? Jennifer, are you in there?

Hi, this is Stanton. We, um, um, we just, we took a break for a minute and I

trimmed Jen's hair, so she's washing it out.

I didn't notice your car parked outside.

Um, I got dropped off.

Okay. Well, it looks like you're done studying, so I think maybe you better

going.

Okay.

If you're going to send me to live with my grandparents, I'll never see you

again.

What?

I don't want to go. I want us to be together, but... I'm scared.

Is he hitting you again?

What is wrong with your dad?

Nick.

He told the police that you raped me.

He said that I raped you?

Did I rape you? No, I didn't. Why is he saying things like this, Jennifer? He's

got something wrong up here. That's why.

She has friends. He says one way or another, you're going back to jail.

No, I'm not.

I'm not going back to jail. You've seen him.

He does what he wants.

This is unbelievable.

You know what? You can get out of there and come stay with me, but it's not

going to be like you got it there, Jennifer. He'd find us. He'd kill us

He's not going to stop until he tears us apart.

I just can't live like this anymore.

I know you can't.

It's like you finally find something that matters in your life, and

got to take it away like that. It's just not right.

I don't want to lose you.

You're not going to.

Promise we're going to be together whatever it takes.

Who ever thought we'd see the day when Jennifer Stark was dressed like a puppy

and did her homework even before it was due? Well, what else can you do when

you're grounded?

I've got ten more days, and I can finally have my life back. I'm getting

that house. Yeah, we'll celebrate. We'll go wild.

Yeah, ground to ground. What's the most you can do? Guys, get tickets.

One week from Saturday when I'm finally free. You know what I'd love?

To have one of those, like, stupid first -grade sleepovers, you know? Just pig

out, watch movies, and be through.

Well, I'm always up for being there. That sounds like a plan.

Oh, Karen, can I borrow your car during lunch?

Yeah, I guess.

Do you want me to come with?

No, I just gotta go pick something up. Cool.

Goodbye. Bye.

Is that it?

This is it.

I don't like being kept away from you, Jennifer. I really don't. These past few

days have been driving me nuts.

I know.

Nick, you figured it out, right? So it'll look like a robbery?

Yeah, we could just steal some jewelry.

But how do we get in? I mean, the alarm goes off every time you open the door.

Oh, look at that.

You can check the poor balcony in your room, right?

Yeah, it's not on the system.

I'll leave it unlocked when I go to the slumber party, and you can tell your

grandma you're sick, right?

Nick, what?

I just don't know about doing this, Jennifer.

There's got to be another way, and this is crazy.

I wish there were.

Nick, it'll never change.

We'll never be together.

We just have to swear that whatever happens, we'll always stand by each

Okay?

Yes, I'm serious.

I really broke it off.

Was your dad's cough?

It was just too complicated.

I don't know. Maybe my parents were right.

Oh, yeah?

I mean it, you guys. Okay? You'll see.

Things are going to be different.

Bye, Bobby.

Bye. Call me. I will.

Hi, Mom.

Hi.

Okay, I know I deserve this because I let you guys down, but I'm trying, Mom.

I promise.

Okay.

It's getting hot in here.

Oh, he is gorgeous.

You know what he looks like?

He looks a little like Nick. Oh, please.

He does look a little like Nick.

He has a whip. Nick looks much more rugged.

Oh, my God.

Freeze frame.

You know, he does look a little like Nick.

So, you know, Jen, you never did really tell us what happened between the two of

you. Nothing happened. We just broke it off.

Yeah, it looks like you never even talk about it.

Because there's nothing to say.

The boy was too wild for you, right?

Well, he may have been wild, but he sure was hot. Oh, just your type, right?

Definitely. I don't know how to control a guy like that.

But you have the car.

It's my granddad's.

Jen, I don't know if I'm going to be able to go through with this.

I mean, I've been thinking about it. What other choice do we have?

Why are you going to be 18 soon?

You can get out of the house and he can't touch you then. He'll never leave

alone, Nick.

You've seen him. You know what he's like.

Nick, look at me.

It's the only way we can be together.

See if they're away. Just go and see if they're away.

See if they're away.

Look at him. Look at him.

He's a protector.

He's a protector.

You've got to. It's the only way.

Mrs. Winkler, what's going on?

Jen, I've got to go.

What? You mean alone?

Yeah, I've got to be by myself.

Don't worry, I'll be okay.

I'm okay.

Bye.

Jennifer?

What are you doing here?

What? What's wrong?

Brett, I... I had to see you. Talk to you.

What? My parents, Brett.

Somebody... Somebody shot them.

They killed my parents.

Oh, my God. Jen.

They killed my mom and dad.

How? What happened?

It's all right. I'm here.

It's going to be okay. Don't worry.

I'm Detective Becker. This is Detective Daniels.

You're Bill Stanton's parents?

I'm Bill Stanton.

I'm Rose Stanton.

This is my husband, Harold.

Detective Becker.

Who could do a thing like this?

Looks like an intruder.

Robbery. Probably around 3 or 4 o 'clock.

While they were sleeping.

Jennifer?

I know this is not easy, but we're going to need to ask you a few questions.

It's okay.

Have your parents been arguing lately?

No.

My parents always got along.

Any problems drinking, gambling?

No, never.

Were they involved in any business dealings, large investments?

No, I don't know.

I'm sorry.

Jennifer, who's Nick Ryan?

A guy I knew.

We went out a couple times.

You ever have any problems with him?

When did you see him last?

A few weeks ago, I guess.

You think he could have done this?

Nick?

Detective, please.

We pulled some prints off of the photos, and we're running them now. Good.

I keep thinking I know this Stanton guy. Man, it hits me. He was in a few weeks

ago. Had a blowout with that kid Nick Ryan.

Said the kid scraped up his car. Might have fucked himself on the girl.

So why didn't she tell us?

You see that look on her face when I said his name?

How quiet she got?

She's scared.

Right.

You don't know she's involved.

America's sweetheart?

For God's sake, Stan, you should suspect your own mother.

If you knew her, so would you.

Jennifer, you said 12 noon. Nick, I couldn't get away, okay? The police were

still there.

I think I'm still scared. They asked so many questions. They asked about you.

Oh, yeah?

What did they say?

Well, they know you've been in the house, but if we tell them you were

upstairs, there's no way they'll ever find out. Listen, we did this because we

had to do it, right?

Tell me yes, right?

Nick, you got rid of the gun. Yeah, I threw it out in the woods. It's gone.

They're playing with our minds right now. They're trying to get us to slip

say something.

I just can't wait till this is all over.

How

you

doing, Nick?

Dick and Becker, this is Daniel.

Got a minute?

I need your help, Simon.

Okay, come on in.

Mind if we talk in here?

No, I don't.

Like I told you before, we saw each other for a little bit and then we broke

That was about a month ago, right? Huh?

That was about a month ago.

Yeah.

So, were you pretty upset?

What about her parents? Any problems with them?

Not really. Her dad could get kind of angry sometimes, yeah.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. You see, the thing is, we got a report about a month ago.

I wonder if his car was all smashed in.

Happened with, uh, yeah, something like this.

I didn't touch his car.

Is that why you're here?

Hey, where'd you get the fancy watch?

I got that as a gift.

From? Jennifer.

Really? Yep.

I tell you what, if she gives me a wash like this, I don't break up with her. I

marry her.

So this is what you're here for, the car?

Why? Something else happened?

All right, Nick.

I'm going to be straight with you.

There was a murder last night. Her parents are dead.

who'd want to hurt him?

You've been in their house, right? Yes, I have. Maybe in the kitchen, the living

room? Yeah. Ever upstairs?

No. I've never been upstairs in the bedroom.

Never? Never. You're telling me you were never upstairs, is that right? Yes.

That's exactly what I'm saying, sir.

Are you, sir?

I'm sorry.

Was it last night you said?

Nick, honey, were you home last night?

Yes, I was, Grandma. Do you remember?

That was last night. Yes, it was.

Well, he'd know better than I.

Okay.

Thanks.

There he is.

Two perfect prints off the photo in the bedroom.

Hey, Daniels, how come you never look happy?

He just doesn't seem like the type.

Huh?

Still working that conspiracy angle.

Think about this.

Two kids in love.

One from the wrong side of town.

Only on Julia?

Well, it's been a while, but I believe they killed themselves, not their

parents. They might have, if they stood to make a mean fight.

For they delight in lies.

They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse.

Only in God is my soul at rest.

For so long as the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul.

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no

evil, for thou art with me.

Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.

Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over.

Lord, comfort this family in their sorrow, and by their prayers, help

them to eternal life.

Amen.

I know, Jenny, darling, but Grandpa and I really want you to come to school.

I'd like to, Grandma, just that I don't want to leave in the middle of school.

Miss Stanton, I promise, it's no problem. She'll have everything she

Except enough closet space.

She's always been like a part of our family.

We won't let her out of our sight.

Oh,

that

detective called, Kim, while you were in the shower.

I told him you'd call him back.

Brad's going to be here in five minutes.

So, when did this thing start up with you and Brad again?

I think it was never really over.

Nick. You didn't call me back, Jennifer. Nick, I couldn't. Look, you know how

dangerous this is, okay? The police are going to be here any minute.

The police are coming here?

Why are you dressed like that?

What? How am I supposed to dress?

I don't know.

Who was that guy at the funeral yesterday, huh?

My cousin, okay?

What were you doing there? Nick, what are you thinking?

What am I thinking? I'm thinking about what we did.

And I'm telling you right now, the cops are asking me questions like they know

something's going on. Nick, that's what they do.

That's how they work, okay? That's all.

Look, remember, just whatever they say, they can't prove a thing as long as we

stick together, okay?

Oh, God, the detective. Nick, please go.

Love you, love.

Hey. Who are you talking to?

No, just some guy who got totally lost.

You sure about that location?

Right, it's in the woods by Stevens Creek Bridge.

Can I get your name, miss?

Hey, did you talk to your grandmother? Is she okay?

Things will get better soon.

I know.

Thank you.

Is there

something

I can help you with?

Nick, it's over.

We got your prints from the room you say you were never in.

We got jewelry from your car.

The guy's watch.

Matching bullets.

Hell, your prints were all over the damn gun.

For God's sake, you didn't even bother to wipe it off?

Nick, look at me.

It's over, huh?

So let's have the truth.

He yell at you, throw you out of the house so you had to kill him?

Why'd you do the mother? She asked you to leave so you'd come back and blow her

head off, is that it?

Might as well tell me, you murdering son of a bitch, because you're going away

for life.

Nick, you love your grandmother, right?

Yes, I do.

What do you think this is doing to her, huh?

Don't cause her any more pain, Nick.

Tell us the truth.

it wasn't even your idea.

Maybe just maybe somebody talked you into it.

Is that it, Nick? Did somebody talk you into it?

There's something I want you to see.

Take a look.

See what happens when you pump bullets into somebody's brain?

I said look, damn it, because this is what you did.

Get off me!

Tell me why, Nick.

I want to know what happened.

For God's sakes, Daniels, we got him. Along with enough evidence to convict

Mother Teresa, and you're still not happy?

Her friends say that she fought with her father all the time.

Right. We'll arrest every teenager in America. And one girl said he dragged

out of a party in front of all her friends. Now, does that sound like a

relationship to you? We got a guy with a prior and a grudge. It's all there.

And we'll see.

We'll see.

We made an arrest last night.

Who?

Nick Ryan.

Nick... Nick killed my parents?

We have evidence that he was involved.

Is he locked up? I mean, did he say anything? Did he tell you why?

Funny thing, Jennifer.

He told us to ask you about that.

John, honey, what is it?

Jennifer, it's Nick. I want you to know that I don't care about your father or

his threats. I'm not going to stay away from you. I can't. He's got no right to

treat me like that. Nobody does.

Just remember that I'm going to be with you whenever it takes.

I love you.

Bye.

I was so scared after I heard that, like he was obsessed or something.

When was this call made?

After he broke my father's windshield.

Did you know about that?

He wouldn't stop calling and my father warned him to stay away.

But Nick said if my parents got in the way, they'd be sorry.

My father was going to put him in jail, but... I knew he killed them.

I was so scared that if I told that he'd come after me.

I wish I never went to that station.

I wish I never talked to him.

Thank you.

We'll be in touch.

That a spy?

I'll say this.

If she is involved, she's gone.

Karen, you okay?

Yeah, I'm just looking for some earrings.

Okay, I'll be right down, kid.

Then we'll go.

Okay.

It's so strange being back in your house.

What are you going to do with us?

Give him away?

Think I should save this for court?

Karen, come on.

What's going on? You've been acting weird all day.

I don't know. I mean, I guess it's just everything that's happened, you know. I

just don't think I'm as strong as you.

I keep thinking about that somebody I knew could have done something like

you know.

Makes a person so sick like that. Yeah.

How did you let me get involved with a guy like that?

Karen, I'm kidding.

Come here.

I couldn't have gotten through this without you.

Okay, you and Brad, you've been there for me. You're my best friends in the

whole world.

I'll never forget that.

Never.

Come on, let's bring these down.

Okay.

You go on, I'll bring the rest of it down. It'll be quicker that way.

Sounds good.

What are you looking for? Um, I was looking for the paper.

What for?

Um, when my parents donate stuff, they make a list.

Good idea. You should be my accountant.

It's in the other drawer.

Have you seen my keys?

Um... But you, uh... You wrote those notes

last year that made Brad break up with Emma, huh?

Who knew it would work?

Want me to throw you in the water? No. Right now? Ow.

Come on. You know I'm having a really great time.

Oh, yeah? Me too.

You know what?

What?

I love him. I know. You know?

Yeah. Do you want some?

Hey!

Don't mess with me.

I'll get you back.

Karen's like Nick. So easy to fool.

They believe anything I say.

My father says I'll be going out over his dead body.

For once in his life, he's right.

Nick froze.

What a loser.

Had to practically shoot him myself.

Held Brad this morning.

Even better than I hoped.

Finally, he's mine.

Thanks. I had a good time.

So did I.

I'll call you, all right? You better.

Hey, where are you going?

I'm going to pick something up.

Want some company?

I won't be long.

told you that I have no idea what you're talking about, Karen. Just think about

it, Nick.

How do you think they found the gun with your fingerprint still on it?

Why do you think he gave you that watch?

Who do you think trapped her father's car?

I mean, do you think I want to believe that she's my best friend?

But Nick, what she did, it was all in there.

Karen, I'm having a hard time believing this. I really am.

She said she was scared, right? Because her dad hit her. I saw the bruises on

her face. Yeah, what was the makeup?

It was a trick.

Are you messing with me here, Karen? No.

I swear she set you up. I mean, why do you think you're sitting here in jail

while she's out on a date with Brad?

Now, who's Brad?

Don't you get it?

Her parents were just something in her way. Now you're in her way, too.

I have no idea what you're talking about here. She called you a loser, Nick. Did

you know that?

She said you didn't want to kill them. She almost had to do it herself.

How would I know?

She used us both. She's really good at that.

You think you can handle it?

I just need to look in his eyes, get him locked up, and know it's really over.

Let's go.

What the hell are you doing here? I thought you said if they saw us

they'd be suspicious, Jen.

I couldn't help it.

I miss you so much.

I miss you, too.

I'm gonna get out of here. What the hell's going on?

They said they got this gun with my fingerprint signed.

It's impossible. I wiped it off.

They also said I stole his watch. They found his wallet in my car.

Nick, they're lying.

Did you tell them anything?

No, I didn't. That's why I can't figure it out.

Remember, just keep quiet and they can't prove a thing.

We'll be together soon.

Jen.

What?

What is it?

Your father hit you.

That's the truth, right?

What are you saying?

Karen came by here earlier.

We talked and I told her it was all a lie.

She said that she read it and that your father never... Read what?

Said that she read your diary.

That your father, he never hit you. That's not the truth.

He did hit you. He hurt you.

Right? That's why we did it. I mean... What?

That's why we shot them.

I know why you shot them.

Keep it down the guards, Jen. Because you're sick.

Like some kind of animal.

What were you doing?

You killed my parents, you son of a bitch!

I hope you die for it, because that's what you deserve.

You know, I've been thinking.

Karen's a cool one, but maybe it's time for me to move back home.

Oh. What do you mean? Your parents' house?

Yeah, why not? I mean, it's a great house. Lots of room. Oh, I don't know,

Don't you think it'd be weird staying there alone?

Well, you could stay with me.

Wouldn't it be fun?

Be totally private. No one would tell us what to do.

I just want the two of us to be together now.

She said that she was scared of him and that he beat the crap out of her.

And I only went along because...

I figured, listen, when I saw them laying there, I knew right then and

that I'm not going to be able to do this, okay?

But she then convinced me that we have no other choice.

I didn't mean to shoot him. I swear to God, I did not mean to shoot him.

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

No, sir, that's the truth.

All right, now let me understand.

Now you say, Jennifer wanted to murder her parents. She planned the murder.

And she basically carried out the murder while you, all evidence to the

contrary, you just got swept along like a bystander, sort of.

I pulled the trigger, okay?

But killing them was completely her idea.

Nick, why are you telling us now?

Because I realized that she set me up, that's why.

Or you realize you're next on the line so you try to cut a deal by accusing the

victim.

Look, Nick is here to tell the truth.

He's prepared to offer evidence against Jennifer Stanton.

Jennifer's got a diary with every single bit of this in it.

She wrote out a murder confession.

So where is his diary?

Her friend Karen knows where it's at. You should talk to her.

You listen good, Nick. As far as I'm concerned, you're it.

So if you're screwing with me, you're screwing with the wrong guy.

I'm not screwing with you or anybody else in here, sir.

All I'm saying is that Jennifer Stanton, this was completely her idea.

Kenneth, what's going on?

Let's go.

I want you out of here.

Karen, what happened?

You know what happened.

I read all about it in your diary.

You have my diary?

Yeah. There's a police book I'm going to read it to.

But that's private. Those are my private thoughts.

Jen. Oh, my God. They were your parents.

Karen, what are you talking about?

Get out.

Now. Karen, wait.

How can you say that? I thought we were friends.

Not anymore.

Karen, you're making a big mistake.

Are you going to tell me what happened?

Did they find it?

Yeah, they found it.

Well, did they read it?

Yeah, they read it.

What did it say? Can you tell me that, please?

Nick, Jennifer's diary.

Not only backs up every major charge against you, but it also brings to light

new instances of arrest.

Is this Jennifer's diary?

Yes. Property damage.

This is a bunch of crap. No, it's not. Yes, it is. Somebody's got their

information mixed up. It's in the book, Nick.

It's all in the book.

Someone's got the wrong book.

It's not Jennifer's diary.

Nick, I don't know what Karen told you.

But the fact is, if they introduce this diary as evidence... If they introduce

it into evidence, what?

It's no what, Nick.

It's over. You don't have a chance.

Nick, I swear, that's not what it said.

Karen, don't go on telling me that you two didn't plan this thing out, okay? Do

you think I'm that much of an idiot?

Huh?

I trusted the both of you. I believed what you were telling me.

Then you go and do this to me.

Listen, she must have done something.

She must have rewritten it. There must be another diary.

Nick, please, I trusted her too.

I'll find the diary. I won't...

and leave a message.

Jen, it's Brad. I know your grandparents are in town, but call me if you need

me, all right?

Or I'll see you Monday in court.

You can check my messages right now.

Yeah, Mom, I'll be in my room.

But there was a bullet. Jennifer must have dropped it in my car because nobody

else ever borrows the car. Let me ask you something. What do you have to hear?

Some guy kills your best friend's parents. You say she set him up. Then

a diary that will help convict him. Now, some bullet's going to prove she was

set up, except it's gone.

You see what I'm getting at? But, no. I mean, why would I lie?

I don't know, Karen.

Why would you?

From Jennifer's diary that you gave us. I thought Nick was really hot, but I

know how to control someone like that.

Sound familiar?

I know what I read.

I'll testify to it. It doesn't work like that. Look, Ken, whatever your game is,

take some advice.

Knock it off before I have you charged with obstruction.

Have a good night.

Jennifer, did you attempt to break off the relationship with Nick Ryan?

Yes, I tried to break it off.

I tried.

Jennifer, I know this is hard, but could you try to tell us what happened next?

Well, Nick got real angry.

He came to my house and started a fight with my dad.

And Nick was yelling and threatening him.

That night I couldn't sleep, so I looked out the window and Nick was still

there, just watching me in the dark.

The next morning, my dad's car was all torn up.

She's sitting up there and everything that she's saying is not the truth. Mr.

Ryan, one more word. Why don't you start telling the truth, Jennifer? Why don't

you speak the truth in front of all these people here?

She's not telling the truth. One more word.

I'm not saying what you really know, Jennifer.

You're a liar.

And is that when he first told you about the gun?

Yes, Nick had a gun. It was German, I think.

He'd call me and talk about it.

Tell me how he always kept it loaded.

I wanted to tell somebody, but I was so scared and I just didn't know what to

do.

You killed them.

You killed my mom and dad.

I'm so sorry, Nick. I tried.

I can't

figure out how I let this whole thing happen.

When you believed her, everybody does.

When I looked at the gun, I walked into the home.

I don't know what the hell I was thinking.

There's got to be another way.

There's got to be something else.

You know?

You think you're going to get away with this, don't you?

But you're not.

I won't let you.

Karen, I already told you.

You don't want to be friends.

You think you're so smart, don't you?

Kill your parents, ruin Nick's life, and live happily ever after.

Well, maybe you're not so smart.

Maybe you forgot something, and I'm going to find it.

Speaking of finding things, I found this scary -looking little bullet.

And I was just thinking, wouldn't it be weird if another bullet showed up, you

know, matching the murder weapon, and the police tested it for fingerprints? I

mean, who do you think they'd find?

I hear they're already wondering about you and Nick.

You're crazy.

Then don't screw with me.

We, the jury on the issue of points, have found the defendant guilty of the

willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder of William Stanton and Susan M.

Stanton.

I'm going to ask for the pre -sentencing report by the 21st. Sentencing is set

for the 28th. The defendant is remanded to custody.

All rise.

She's getting away with murder!

Come on.

You're gonna let her get away with murder like that, huh?

Brad.

Brad. Why haven't I heard from you?

I've been around.

Well, I'd like to see you tonight.

I'm having to see people over.

Tonight?

I don't know.

Well, now that it's all over, I just want to have the people I care about

around me.

Jen, I gotta run.

You'll come tonight.

Don't forget.

know what to do with the beep.

Brad, hi.

Am I too late?

No, of course not. I was just about to call in case you fell asleep or

something.

Where are your grandparents?

Oh, they went home this afternoon and everybody else just left.

Oh, really?

Actually, I'm glad they're gone.

Me too.

Must have been a great party.

But I guess you deserve to have some fun.

Thank you.

You're all the fun I need. Oh, yeah?

Jen, I know I haven't been there the last few days, and I'm so sorry because

know you needed me.

It's okay.

It just seems like everyone in your life has let you down, you know?

First your parents, then Nick.

Come on, even your best friend.

All you wanted was for us to be together.

I don't know how hard it's been.

Jen, I know your parents made your life horrible.

Everybody could see that.

But tonight when I started thinking, look what they did to us.

You know how they always kept us apart.

And that's when it all made sense.

What did?

Karen told me what really happened.

Jen, please, I swear I'm not here to judge you.

I understand why you did it.

It was for us, right?

So we could be together. It's Brad.

I don't know. It's Jen to do all that.

To go through all that for us.

You mean, you think I... When

I realized what you did,

I felt so bad that I ever hurt you.

It's okay. We're here now.

I know.

But just to think that you didn't trust me when you were in so much pain, I

would have helped you, Jen, if you'd just told me.

Now that we're here together, promise me we won't hide anything from each other,

all right? I need you to trust me.

I do. Of course I trust you.

It's hard to believe.

I got all this together.

Got everyone out of our way.

It's crazy. That's why I love you.

I did it for us, Brad.

So we could be together.

Like we are now.

Brad, look.

Oh, God.

What have you done?

You promised we'd be together, you bastard.

Just like the rest of them. Just like my father.

You don't care about me at all.

I never wanted anything but you.