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I know, I know, had to hold down the home front.

Room four, they've been waiting.

Well, now where's my patient?

Oh, that arm is definitely broken. We're going to have to operate immediately.

No, I'm the patient, it's my leg.

Oh, well, in that case, let me take a look.

Hmm,

let's see, how's that feeling?

Especially good because you didn't whip when it looked like they had you.

Let's go surprise your mom.

Gentle Romeo, if thou dost love, pronounce it faithfully.

I don't know if you love him or you're looking for an escape route.

I need you to look him in the eye, okay?

Arthur! Arthur!

Oh, the author's been dead for 400 years.

Director! Director!

What do I owe this?

To my undying love for thee.

Plus, he's leaving town again tomorrow.

Plus, I'm leaving town again tomorrow.

And you're feeling guilty.

But I also adore you, and I wanted to do something special to prove it.

Note that I looked her in the eye.

You've been doing this a lot lately, Cameron.

Doing what?

These trips.

I couldn't really say anything before at school, but I'm getting tired of it.

Yeah, well, it's the way I keep current.

I mean, these things aren't exactly a laugh a minute, and they're all

I know, I know. It's just sometimes I feel like even when we're together,

really not.

Between my work and your work and the boys, it just seems like...

I need you to be here more.

And when you are, I need you to focus on me.

On us.

You're right.

We both do.

We need to slow down.

Right. Right.

We need to listen to each other.

Exactly. Mm -hmm.

Share each other's goals.

So you don't want me to drop you off?

I'll just put it in long -term parking.

Where are you staying?

Fairmark. I'll call you when I get there.

Have fun.

Right.

Cardiologist went to Maui. The OBGYNs went to Vegas.

Mine's in Pittsburgh.

Your attention, please. Flight 2210 to Boston is now leaving at gate 25.

You must be going to Pittsburgh.

Unfortunately, yeah.

Well, if it's any consolation that we're delayed, it's as painful for us as it

is for you.

I'm a flight attendant.

No uniform.

Off duty.

Tiffany.

Cameron. Hello.

What would you like?

A double cap.

Are you together?

Yes.

Let me get this.

Espresso.

So what's taking you to Pittsburgh?

Medical concept.

I'm an orthopedic surgeon.

Where are you headed?

We're delayed together.

So, since you're in your civvies, I'm assuming this is a pleasure trip?

Oh, I don't know.

That remains to be seen.

Oh, hey, want some cake?

Oh, no, I'm on that protein thing.

Oh. You baked that yourself, too, didn't you?

Okay,

you gotta cut that stuff out. You're making the rest of us look really bad.

Must have been a saint in a past life.

Why do you say that?

Well, let me see.

That faith.

Two teenage boys have never been arrested.

And a gorgeous husband who completely worships you.

What, they have been arrested?

No, thank God.

What's up, ma 'am?

Cameron's gone a lot.

You know, he's constantly at the hospital. He's there every night and...

When he comes home, he locks himself in his office and he sits in front of his

damn computer.

Have you talked to him about it?

I did, I did, but, um, you know, I sound like a nag because when he is home,

he's so damn sweet to me that I feel guilty having any negative thoughts.

Well, look, the guy's in a very high -stress job.

He works like a dog. I don't know.

If his being overextended is your biggest complaint after how many years

marriage?

Count my blessings, I know, and just let the rest slide.

Yeah, up to a point.

Are you going to finish that cake?

What about your protein diet?

Oh, there's got to be some protein in there somewhere.

Ha!

Hi. Hi.

Hi.

I'm wondering if Tiffany Sheldon has checked in.

Yes, she has. Are you Dr. Thomas? Yes.

I've got some messenger for you.

I'm wondering, would it be possible to get a room adjoining Ms. Sheldon's? I

think we can manage that, yes.

Yes, I just need to imprint your credit card. Thank you.

You know, this is my first time in Pittsburgh, and is there any part of

that I should avoid?

Yes, the area around Cardrove and Adelphi is pretty bad.

Stay away from there.

Cargrove and Adelphi. I'm in a hurry.

half an hour.

Convention?

Figures.

Well, how's that?

Well, half my clients are like you.

Yeah?

Looking for fun.

You know, something different than the same old thing they can get back home.

Yeah, what do you say we cut to the chase?

What is the rush? You got a date?

Well, as a matter of fact, I do, yeah. Now, can we just...

My God, I was just kidding.

Well, let's just forget it. Forget it. Okay, whoa, whoa, I'm sorry. I didn't

mean anything.

Okay, look, you're still going to pay me, right?

Yeah, sure, I'll pay you.

Matter of fact, I'm going to give you a big tip.

Really? Yeah.

And here it is.

Next time, rub more.

Hot glass.

Well, I've got to admit, I was a bit shocked.

What? I can't think of anybody who deserves to be teacher of the year more

you do.

You're sweet. You're biased, but you're sweet.

When I get home the end of the week, we're going to celebrate big time.

Well, if you insist.

I insist.

Give the boys a big hug.

I start rehearsals after... school for the next few weeks, and Ryan needs to be

picked up, and I've been thinking on hockey nights that you could... Cam.

What? I know you don't care about this stuff, but I need help.

Between the boys' schedule and your schedule, I don't have enough time to do

what I need to get done.

What's this?

My own award.

For Teacher of the Year.

Mother of the Year.

Wife of the year.

It's scary.

What is?

How you do something like this just when I need it.

What time is it?

Seven. Oh, my God. Why did you let me sleep so late?

It's so peaceful. Where are you going?

I've got an early meeting in radiology. Mrs.

Docherty broke her hip again.

Oh, poor thing.

Yeah, you just left. Ah.

Hmm. Sparkle up here. Let's go, moron.

Where are you going, moron?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Watch me.

Mom. Hmm?

Dad left his stuff.

Oh, great. Well, I'll drop it off on my way to school.

Oh for God's sake.

Right there.

See you again.

Ancient damnation.

Almost wicked fiend.

Is it more sin to wish me thus were sworn, or to displease my lord with that

same tongue which he has praised him with above compare so many thousand

Miss Thomas?

Miss Thomas, should we go on?

Yeah, start at the top. I'll be right back.

We on for next week?

Why not?

You've got your key. Just let yourself in if I'm not here.

Here you go.

Hey, he said you were out here in the... What's wrong?

Cameron's.

It's Cameron.

What's happened?

I think he's having an affair.

Are you sure?

Well, it would explain an awful lot.

Oh, my God.

I'm so sorry.

Tell me something.

What's wrong with me? I mean, do I look old?

Are you insane?

No, there is nothing wrong with you. You're perfect. And believe me, everyone

thinks so. Except Cameron.

Okay, listen.

You don't have the power to make him stray.

That is his choice.

And so if that's what he's done, then it's something he has to take

responsibility for, not you.

Sounds like something you got from AA.

Maybe you don't finish your classes.

I'm teacher of the year.

You'll be fine.

Says Cameron, no, you know.

He will tonight.

Surprise!

What's this?

I'm helping Ryan with his merit badge.

Oh, we're supposed to make a dinner for our parents.

You get another badge if you survive.

Where's Dad?

He came and left. Said he had a late surgery or something.

Okay, done.

I hope.

Good luck.

Okay, fellas, check on my taste buds.

Orthopedics. This is Mrs. Thomas.

I was wondering if Dr. Thomas is still there.

I don't know, ma 'am. I'll try paging him.

Yes. I'm sorry, there's no answer.

Thank you.

Orthopedics? Yes, I'm still trying to reach Dr. Thomas.

Could you page him again for me, please?

He was scheduled for surgery tonight.

Are you sure it was tonight?

That's what he told me.

That's odd.

Why?

There were no surgeries scheduled tonight.

The ORs are closed all night to replace the sterilization equipment.

I must have misunderstood.

If I see him, I'll tell him you called.

Thanks.

Joanna, what are you doing?

Trying to find out who she is.

What are you talking about?

Where have you been?

I was at the hospital, I told you. Yeah, right, the hospital, I know.

The OR was shut down this evening.

Who told you that?

The hospital.

Yeah, well, I forgot. When I got there, I went into the radiology lab... I paged

you.

I never heard a page.

I know you're seeing someone, Cameron.

Where did that come from? Did you really think I wouldn't find out? Find out

what? I want you to leave.

You can pick up your clothes tomorrow.

Now, wait a minute. Whatever this is, you're overreacting. No, overreacting

would be gutting you with one of your own scalpels. I'm just telling you to

leave. Now, look, whatever you think this is, you've got to talk to me. I

that you've been lying to me. Lying to you? About what?

Well, let's start with Pittsburgh, why don't we?

What about Pittsburgh? You didn't stay at the Fairmark.

Cameron, I saw you this morning with another woman outside her apartment.

My flight was delayed.

And I met someone in the airport.

That's the word.

Were you with her tonight, too?

Come on, Joanna.

It was stupid. It was nothing.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

I've never done anything like that before.

Please, just give me another chance. You want to do it again? I don't think so.

No, of course not.

You know what? I can't stand to look at you right now.

You need to go.

Joanna, please.

Get out.

Okay.

What will you tell the boys?

What do you want me to tell them?

Just that I'm not... That you're not what, Cameron?

What do you mean dad's moving out for a while?

Well, we've been arguing a lot lately, and we just need a cooling off period.

You guys never fight. All couples fight, right? Why are you doing this? Why are

you making Dad leave?

We just need a little time to... Your mom needs a few days. Well, then you

leave. If you need some time, then you leave. Dad didn't do anything.

Josh, don't talk to your mother that way. I mean it, Josh. Josh!

It's way too late to call. I'm tired.

Call me tomorrow.

Joanna, look, we can't leave this hanging in the air. The boys want to

I'm coming home.

Joanna, we have to talk.

All right, next Friday. Fine.

But not here.

Okay, uh, Regency Room.

Five o 'clock.

Fine.

You look like two million bucks.

Two million, huh?

Oh, adjusting for inflation.

You want something to drink?

I don't have much time. I have papers to grade.

Well, how about two minutes per year of marriage? That gives me roughly half an

hour.

Look, I'm sorry, Joanna.

For all the years we've been together, I have never stopped loving you, not for

a second.

I wish I could believe that, Cameron.

It was stupid.

But it had nothing to do with you. I mean, you've got to believe me. It had

nothing to do with how I feel about you.

I don't know why I did it. Maybe it's some kind of midlife thing. I don't

like I was walking around in a fog or something.

But I'm awake now, and I see what I did, and I feel like hell about it.

You've got to believe me.

Taking that aside, I mean, I've been a good husband, haven't I?

I've been a good father.

I gave in to temptation, Joanna.

I risked everything for something that's totally insignificant.

I just pray that you have the strength to forgive my weakness.

Well, another triumph of technology.

Probably take ten points off his handicap.

Well, if it doesn't, I'm going to give the surgery to myself.

Listen, the donuts are going out for drinks tonight.

You interested?

Uh, better head on home.

Hadn't been in the doghouse lately.

Joanna's just letting me move back in.

Oh, you don't have no keeping secrets, my man.

When did you kick out?

A couple weeks ago.

For patching it up, though.

Well, good luck.

I've got three mortgages, one for each of my exes, one for my kids every other

weekend, and my latest girlfriend just put me out for a personal trainer.

So, I don't know what's happening with you, but don't screw up a good

relationship over something stupid.

I'm going to go on up.

I think I'm going to work on this a little while longer.

I could bring it upstairs with you.

I don't want the light to bother you.

Cameron, you studied for the entire MCAT with me sleeping next to you.

I'm just trying to be thoughtful.

Hey, it's over.

I'm here with you now, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Hey. The new P .E. teacher's been asking me about you.

Cameron and I are working things out.

Oh.

Well, too bad for the coach, but good for you.

Yeah.

Not good for you.

No, I'm happy about it.

Uh -huh, I can see that.

He said it was a one -time thing, but... But what?

This is something that still just doesn't feel right to me. I don't know.

Right.

Well, if you're back with Cameron because you want to be, that's one

But if you're back with him because you're afraid of being alone, let me

you from personal experience, being alone beats being with the wrong person

by...

It's not because I'm afraid of being alone.

Okay, it's partly because of that.

And because of the boys.

And the fact is, I still love the jerk.

I want our marriage to work. I really do.

Then I'm rooting for you.

Thank you.

You know, I'd rather talk about your fantasies than mine.

Really?

How does that feel?

Mom?

Dad? Does that feel good?

Well, of course I'd like that, sugar. I wouldn't.

But what are you doing right now?

Chuck!

Chuck! You hold it right there! Can I assume that wasn't Mom you were talking

to? Don't get smart with me.

You ever think of knocking?

If I barge into your room like that, you'd be... I thought it was Mom's

didn't understand why she took your life. Well, you still don't understand.

But you gotta trust me on this, okay?

Will you do that for me, please?

Hey.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

What's with him?

I don't know.

Hormones, I guess.

I was thinking of running down to the gym to do a quick workout.

I have the kids coming over to rehearse. How long will you be?

Not very long.

My name, dear saints, is hateful for my son, because it makes me an enemy of

thee. Had I it written, I would tear the word.

Good. All right, let's do it again, and this time remember Romeo's instance.

But I got some business. Take off.

So what are you doing down here in a ride like that?

Looking for some fun.

You're looking for trouble more like it, huh?

You gonna help me out or not?

No, that's not what I'm looking for.

I get it.

You got 20 bucks?

Had I had written, I would tear the word.

All right, good.

All right, let's go to Act 1, Scene 4, starting with Romeo's speech, Some

Consequence. Okay.

It's okay, man. There's nothing to be afraid of. Come on.

Come on.

Slow down.

Slow down.

I gotta do something for her.

Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin his fearful

date with this night's revels and expire the term of his... Excuse me.

Hey. Hey.

Um, where's Dad?

He went to the gym. He'll be back soon.

Oh.

All right, go on.

You feel better now, baby?

Thank you.

I don't kill your phone!

Ow.

Still, don't try to move.

Ow, man.

Oh, you shouldn't have come back.

Let me see.

You shouldn't have come back.

He didn't mean nothing. He's just my boyfriend.

Ow.

You're going to protect me.

You're going to be okay.

Well, my mom hasn't quite finished cutting my dress yet, so I'm not sure if

going to be able to wear it. You should check it out.

Definitely, definitely.

What time do you want us on Wednesday?

About 7.

Okay. That'd be good. Yeah, sure.

See you guys.

Bye. Thanks for coming. Bye.

Take it back.

Why should I? It's true. Because if anybody's a jerk in this family, it's

Hey, hey. You don't know anything. Why are you yelling at me? Guys. Shut up.

Hey, what's going on?

He started it. He called dad a jerk.

What's this all about?

Yeah. Do you have any idea why Josh would be upset with you?

No. What did he say?

Well, he didn't say anything to me, but he told Ryan that you were a jerk.

Well, he's 15.

That's why everything we do embarrasses him. Well, maybe you should talk to him.

Well... Oh, my God.

What happened to you?

I was just sparring with some guy at the gym.

He pulled a Mike Tyson on me. Cameron, I should take you to the hospital.

For this? No, it just needs a little life, that's all. Are you sure?

Let me get a second opinion.

Hey, Doc, am I going to live?

He says I'm going to pull through.

My ego is a little bit damaged, that's all.

Well, it looks like it hurts.

You sure there isn't anything I can do?

Yeah.

You can let me handle Josh.

Maybe we should get a picture of me and pin it up there, huh?

Look, Josh, I don't want you to make a bigger deal. I know what you want, Dad.

Look, Josh.

I'm not stupid, okay?

I know Mom must have thrown you out because you were seeing another woman.

you lied to her.

You told her it was over. That's why she let you come back.

But obviously it isn't over. And now you want me to lie to Mom, too?

I won't do it, okay?

Next time she asks me, I'm going to tell her exactly why I think you're a jerk.

Can't lose to these guys.

Yay, Brian!

Woo -hoo!

Congratulations!

When the NHL calls, negotiate season tickets for your grandma, okay?

All right, let's celebrate. You choose a restaurant.

Paradise Pizza.

Hmm, who to guess?

Listen, I got to swing by the hospital, do my round.

Can't you put it off?

It won't take very long. I'll see you in and out.

Sure you will.

Cam, how's it going?

Hey. It's going.

Still on white number one?

Actually, now the problem's with sun number one.

Well, you're buying something expensive.

That's how I get my kids to love me.

Josh seems a bit off lately. What's going on with him?

He and his dad are going through something, but I don't exactly know what

Is everything okay between you two? You and Cameron, I mean? Yeah.

More or less.

Why, didn't say something?

No. No, nothing like that. I just... I don't mean to pry. I just... No personal

experience, but... Hello?

Hi. It's me. Look, um... Go ahead and order. There's a detour on Cleveland

Avenue.

Like some kind of down parallel or something.

It's okay. We'll wait.

no no no you get started i'll be there soon he's stuck in traffic hurry okay

Hey there, handsome.

What can I do for you?

Well, there was a detour up there and I just... Don't be shy, honey.

Tell me what you like and I'll do it for you. Right here, right now.

How about... Why don't you show me your money and we can negotiate.

You know, I'm... So am I.

Out of the car, sir.

Wait a minute.

Out of the car, sir. Yeah, but I wasn't... Lock your hands behind

your head. I don't want to hear it. Lock your hands behind your head. You have

the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in

a court of law.

Why not?

His cell's not on.

All

right,

let's go home.

I'm sure he had some sort of emergency.

I'm sure he did.

I told you he was a jerk.

Hello?

Cameron?

You're where?

Excuse me, I'm here to see my

husband. He's been arrested, but I'm not sure what for.

Name? Dr. Cameron Thomas.

Felicitation.

What? He tried to pick up a vice cop posing as a prostitute.

There was a sting tonight.

That's what all these other ladies are doing here.

They're in the same boat as you.

Why don't you take a seat? You'll be able to see him in a few minutes.

I just hope they don't print the name from the paper.

I thought I was going to die of pure shame last time.

Shame? My son's boss is born again.

He hears about this, my boy will be out of his butt so fast.

The next batch can go back now.

Ladies.

How many times do you expect me to believe that?

A prostitute?

You tried to pick up a prostitute? No, no, I didn't. What the hell were you

thinking?

No, you listen to me.

I feel like a fool.

How could you do this to me, and how could you do this to the boys?

There was a detour.

I got lost.

I just stopped to ask for directions. That's all. What, directions to your

private parts?

Cameron, why did you call me?

What could you possibly want from me now?

They impounded my car.

You wanted a ride home.

Are you kidding me?

You don't have a home.

Not anymore.

Not with me, you don't.

Oh my god, he's keeping her.

Can I help you?

Uh, no, thanks. I'm fine.

You're expecting it, right?

He? The guy who rents this place, Mr. Thomas?

Oh.

Mr. Thomas.

Why else would he give me a key?

I'm only asking because you don't look like one of his regulars.

Regulars?

Hey, are you okay?

I came here to talk to the woman that my husband was keeping.

To ask her to leave us alone.

She wasn't here.

And neither was he.

Not my husband.

Not the man that I loved and respected.

Not the man that I took vows with and shared children with.

No.

Whoever this is, is a stranger to me.

Come on, Joanne, listen to me.

No, just listen to me for a second, because this, I mean, I know it looks

bad, but it isn't what it seems like. Let go of me!

Joanne, just listen to me! Don't!

I can't find my math homework. Do you know where it is?

Mom.

Mom, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Where's Dad?

He didn't come home last night, did he?

Fifty bucks since the king kicked the dust last night.

Give me that paper.

What? Give me that paper.

What's going on? Dad didn't come home last night.

Is he okay?

Yes. You talked to him?

Yes.

What do you mean he's not coming home? He's not coming home. She just said

This is your fault, isn't it, kiddo? I've seen the way you talk. Guys, cut it

out. It's not Josh's fault.

Well, then it's yours. You told them not to go back, didn't you?

Why can't they just be like they were?

I'm sorry, Rye.

I'm glad.

Hope I never see him again.

Hey, Joanna.

Hey. Did you read the morning paper yet?

No. Why?

The administration will be going nuts.

About what?

The state cut funding for special ed programs.

Oh. Well, too bad. What's up with you?

Nothing. You sure? Yeah.

So, when Romeo goes to the Capulet Ball, what's he hoping for?

To get some.

Seriously.

Why does he go?

He's in love with another girl, Rosalind.

But she won't put out, so he comes down to Juliet thinking maybe she'll be an

easier score.

What do people find so funny about demeaning women?

I was just kidding around. I didn't think it'd be such a... Exactly! You

think!

Sorry.

I overreacted.

Let's finish this up tomorrow.

Very bad.

All right. Take a deep breath.

Hello,

Women's Health Services.

Yes, we are.

We're open on Saturdays, too.

I'm here for an AIDS test.

Completely confidential. My boyfriend can't keep it in his pants.

We're supposed to be... What's that word when you only sleep with one person?

Monogamous? Monogamous.

Right. I always want to say monotonous, but I know that's not it.

Well, anyway, that's what he isn't.

Are you married?

Yes.

I want to get married to you someday, but not until it stops playing around.

He claims he can't help it.

He says he's a sex addict.

A what?

He went to some shrink and a guy told him that's what he is. A sex addict.

You think there's really such a thing as that?

Ms. Consino, we're ready for you now.

It was nice talking to you.

I had a blood transfusion a few years ago. That's why I'm here.

I read some article that said that you should probably be tested.

Do you have a regular doctor?

Uh, yes, but I couldn't get an appointment. Okay, listen, you know, you

have to explain.

I only asked just in case you want the results sent to someone else.

Oh, no, no, you can send them to me.

Now, do you want the full range of STD tests or just the eighth?

The full range would probably be best.

Charges probably won't stick.

You never really solicited her. She solicited you.

Now, we've got a couple of choices here. We can go into open court. Open court?

No, no.

I'll wait.

I've kept this thing under wraps so far. I just... What are my other choices?

Spoke with the city attorney.

Because it's your first offense, you can agree to enter a program.

Program?

What kind of program?

You don't want to go into open court. What does it matter?

You didn't return my calls.

We'll take that as a hint.

They're making me see a psychologist.

I'm sure you'll make a very interesting case study.

You need to come with me. I don't need to go anywhere with you.

It's as much for you as it is for me.

Oh, right. I need therapy because you can't keep your flies zipped.

It's just a way to get them to drop the case.

They say they want the spouse to be there.

They say my behavior affects you as much as it does me. Well, that's an

understatement.

Would you prefer the case to be tried in open court?

Cameron, do you have any idea what you've put me through?

I had to be tested for AIDS.

Oh, you didn't have to do that. You were with hookers. How do you know?

Will you come with me or not?

Either of you like coffee? No, thanks.

Okay, let's get started.

Cameron, you've chosen to come here rather than face court charges.

If you complete all the sessions, then all charges against you will be dropped.

Joanna's here because whatever choices you make in this room will affect her

your family. Cameron doesn't have a family anymore.

Maybe we can do something about that. Maybe we can't.

We're here to deal with what led Cameron to that street corner that night.

What we discover may be useful to your understanding of Cameron's behavior.

That's about the best I can offer.

Even to get that, you're going to have to try to suppress your anger, at least

for now.

Okay, I'll try.

Great. All right, let's get started with some questions. Cameron, has sex ever

interfered with your work?

What?

Has sex ever interfered with your work?

No.

Has sex ever interfered with your family life?

No. Has sex caused you to do things that brought you embarrassment or shame?

Not until now, no.

You're not ashamed of sleeping around on me?

If anything having to do with sex has caused you shame, then the answer should

be yes.

Okay, I guess it has.

Yes or no?

Yes.

Look, I enjoy looking at men's magazines, all right?

I look at the occasional website like everybody else.

I watch porn once in a while. I mean, so what?

Does that answer your question? What's the point here?

The point is to determine whether or not you have a problem with sex that can be

addressed with therapy.

Sex addiction.

That's one possibility. What do you know about it?

Well, I know that their last CD went platinum.

If you treat these sessions like a joke, you'll end up talking to a judge.

I'd like to know more about it, even if he doesn't.

For some people, mostly men, but some women, sex becomes an obsession,

they can't stop, even if it's ruining their lives. Well, you know what? I've

heard enough.

Cameron.

Sex addict? For God's sake, it sounds like a punchline to a bad joke.

You might think it's a joke, but I don't find it very funny.

You don't believe that I... You know what, Cameron? I don't know what I

But what I do know is there's something wrong.

And if you're not willing to face up to that fact, then maybe we're both just

wasting our time here. I am not some kind of freak.

Maybe I got a high sex drive. Maybe I got a lot of testosterone or something.

don't know.

But I am not a freaking sex addict.

Cameron, you can't just leave.

Cameron.

Another beer?

No.

Thank you.

Cameron, you can't just show up here anytime you want.

You were right, Joanna.

I don't know what you're talking about, and you know what? I don't care.

I'm screwed up, Joanna.

I love you and the boys so much.

I know what I've done to you.

What I'm still doing to you and her.

I can't stop.

I need help.

Hi.

Hi.

Pull up some floor.

Why, thank you.

How's it going?

In this drama or the one at home?

I think I know how Romeo and Juliet turns out.

Well, we haven't quite reached the final act yet.

Want to talk about it?

No, not really.

I've been in AA for so many years, there's nothing you can tell me that I

haven't already heard.

Okay.

Cameron's in therapy for a sex impulse disorder.

A what? A sex impulse disorder.

Some men have heightened sex drives.

They can't control their urges.

So no matter how much they want to, or no matter how much it's costing them,

they can't stop themselves.

I know that devil.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

This must be so hard for you.

Well, not only for me, but for the boys, too. Do they know?

Not yet.

I mean, not the specifics, anyway.

Okay, look, there's one thing you have to remember.

You didn't do anything wrong. I mean, you need to believe that. You didn't do

anything wrong.

I don't get it.

Why couldn't Dad have just come home and talked to us? Well, he could have, but

I... We thought that a clean, fresh place would be more appropriate.

Someplace neutral, you mean.

Smart, Josh.

You ought to be able to figure out a way to keep an open mind.

Hey, guys.

Dad! Hey.

I missed you.

A lot.

I missed you, too, Dad.

There's no easy way to start this, so we'll jump right in.

I've done some things that I'm not proud of.

Hurt your mom.

You guys, too.

But you need to know that I never wanted that to happen.

Why'd you do it?

I've got a problem.

I'm seeing a doctor.

You are a doctor.

Not this kind of doctor.

I'm in therapy.

With your mom.

She's helping me.

Together we're going to try to solve this problem.

How long will that take?

I don't know.

When you get better, you're going to come back home, right?

We're just going to have to take that one step at a time, right?

How do you know whether it's an addiction or it's

just some guy looking to get off?

It's a valid question.

Sex addicts are not men and women who like sex and want more.

They're people who've learned to use sex as a coping mechanism.

For them, it's a drug of choice.

to fill an emotional void usually caused by some kind of trauma, or to satisfy a

chemical imbalance in the brain.

Well, if it's a chemical imbalance, can't they take a pill to fix it?

I wish it were that simple.

Certain drugs can eliminate all sexual desire, but what would that do for your

relationship with Cameron?

Well, not a lot.

This is a complex addiction.

The best treatment is a combination of one -on -one therapy, a 12 -step

and sometimes medication.

We should know what we're getting ahead of ourselves.

The first thing we need to know, Cameron, is whether you want to get

I want to save my marriage.

So let's talk a little bit about what sort of childhood you had. See if we can

find some emotional roots for this problem.

You know, can we skip the childhood stuff and go right to the clockwork

thing where you pry open my eyelids and make me look at dirty pictures? No, we

don't do that until the third session.

So, your childhood.

Any abuse?

What do you mean, sexual abuse?

Yeah. No.

No, it's nothing like that.

What was the attitude towards sex in your home?

Well, my mother pretty much pretended it didn't exist.

And your father?

Can we leave him out of this?

He's been dead for a long time, and I don't see any point in... Indulge me.

What was your father's attitude towards sex?

You know, I wasn't aware that he was in therapy here. I kind of thought that I

was the one in therapy.

Why this reluctance to talk about your dad, Cameron?

Look, I love my wife, and I want to get back to my family, but I'm simply not

going to talk about this. So can we move on to something else?

No, we can't.

You're wasting your time and mine if you can't be honest with me, with Joanna,

and with yourself.

Cameron, please.

No.

that something was wrong between you and Cameron?

I don't really want to get into the details of it.

Let's just say Cameron's having a hard time with Fidelity.

I'm so sorry, Joanna.

So am I.

I'd do anything to spare you going through what I did with Cameron's

He saw other women?

Throughout our entire marriage.

And you knew?

Yes.

But I was afraid to confront him.

Did Cameron know?

I, uh... Well, we never talked about it even after his father died, but...

Yeah, I think he knew.

I think he tried to protect me from it by keeping his father's secrets.

Oh, I'm so ashamed, Joanna.

I should never have let Cameron carry a burden like that.

You were trying to keep your family together.

You did what you thought was right.

No, I didn't.

I didn't have the courage to do what was right.

I just pray to God that you do.

Give me.

Give me one.

Yeah, throw it out.

Hey.

Hey. What are you doing?

I gave up the lead.

I don't want to live in this place anymore.

I'm moving to a hotel.

Cameron, I, uh... I saw your mother today.

Oh, yeah?

Mm -hmm.

Yeah, we talked about your father.

What about my dad?

She knows, Cameron.

She always knew.

Knew what?

About the other women and how you covered up for him.

I can't believe you did that.

I mean, I did it to help you.

To help me?

Yeah.

Come on, you knew how painful that was to me.

You weren't trying to help me, you were trying to get even.

Well, if that was the case, it wouldn't begin to make up for what you've done to

me.

Joanna, Joanna, wait, wait.

I'm sorry, look, I know you're trying to help. And so is Dr. White.

It's just that I've held it in for so long, I don't know what to do with it.

Cameron, don't you think it's time to unlock the doors and let some light in?

What matters most to me right now is that you trust me again.

I'll do anything it takes to make that happen.

I thought I wanted this, but now I'm not so sure.

I mean, when you first suggested a lie detector test, I didn't seem so...

Drastic? Yeah.

Listen, Joanna, Cameron's made really good progress in resolving the trauma

brought on by his father's behavior, and we'll continue to work on that here.

But right now, we have to address the issue of rebuilding trust between the

of you.

And the polygraph is just a means to that end. I use it with most of my

It's a very good tool.

But if you don't feel... No, no, no, no. I want to do this.

I need you to trust me.

All right.

Joanna, before we start, I should warn you that the answers to some of these

questions may upset you.

Okay.

Okay. Cameron, I'm going to start off with a couple of baseline questions.

Is your name Cameron Thomas?

Yes.

Are you married to Joanna Thomas?

Yes.

Now... During your marriage to Joanna did you ever have sex with women other

than your wife?

Yes.

Did you have sex with prostitutes?

Yes.

During your marriage did you have more than 10 sexual partners other than your

wife?

Yes.

More than 20?

Yes. More than 50?

Yes. Joanna, you're free to go, but before you do, please let me ask one

question.

Cameron, through everything that's happened, have you ever stopped loving

Joanna?

Not for a second.

He's telling the truth.

All right, if I'm going to do this, there are some things that I will not.

Tolerate.

No sexual behavior that doesn't involve me.

And I want you to do everything that Dr. Weiss asks, including a 12 -step

program. And I need you to take a lie detector test every three months for as

long as I want one.

Then so am I.

I don't know how to explain something I don't understand myself.

I didn't do it because it felt good.

I did it because I had to. Come on, Cameron.

No, no, I swear. It was like it would wash over me like a wave.

My rational brain just clicked off.

But you're a doctor.

How could you not know that there was something wrong and that you needed

Okay, when a junkie looks into the mirror, he doesn't see a junkie.

I knew it was dangerous.

Maybe that was part of the addiction.

Well, maybe you don't need to hear all this. No secret.

That's what we agreed on.

No secret.

Joanna, can I take you to dinner? I mean, you and the boys.

Next week, before my first 12 -step meeting.

Why don't you come by the house?

Let me ask you something.

Does this mean you're here for good?

Well, we're working on it.

But dinner at home's a start, right?

Your dad's going to some special meetings starting tonight.

Special?

What do you mean, special?

Well, all you need to know is that it's part of my commitment to you and to this

family. Shut up, okay?

Everybody, just shut up! Josh!

I know what you did to Mommy. You know what? You make me sick.

Josh!

Let me talk to him.

Josh, I know you're angry.

But your dad's not perfect.

He's done a lot of things that are wrong.

But he's really trying to make up for it.

I'm never talking to him again.

You can't just throw people away because they hurt or disappoint you, Josh.

Especially if they're trying or they're willing to change.

Maybe you can't.

Well... I've done a lot of things I'm ashamed of, Josh.

Things I'll never forgive myself for.

Not only to your mother, but also to you.

You know, when I was Ryan's age, my dad used to take me to the ballgame almost

every Saturday.

At least that's what he told your grandmother.

Only I never saw a single pitch.

He'd have me wait in the car while he went into one house or another, and then

when he came out, he'd say with a little wink, just between us guys, huh?

And I think that I asked you to do the same thing for me.

Losing the respect of someone you love is just about one of the worst things I

can think of.

All I can do is promise that I'll do everything I can to earn it back.

You're never going to forgive me, are you, Kate? I don't know.

What did you say to Ryan?

Well, I didn't have to say much.

He told me he loved me, and then in a completely non -Ryan move, he dropped

subject.

Am I dressed okay?

You look great.

Good luck.

Stop by after the meeting. I'd like to hear about it.

Yes, ma 'am.

Hey, Cameron.

Hey, man. How's it going? Good. Hey, guys.

This is Cameron.

First meeting.

Hey.

It's a lot easier now, but the first year of my recovery, I couldn't even

at a lingerie ad. I was so scared that it would trigger me to act out.

Excuse me.

You mean I can't even look at a lingerie ad or a penthouse or a playboy?

Come on, that seems like normal guy behavior. Having a glass of wine at

is normal guy behavior, but alcoholics can't do it.

That's a good point.

You know, in AA they say the man takes the drink and then the drink takes the

man. It's the same for us.

Things that don't bother normal people can send us right back into the

addiction. You know, a big part of the recovery is learning to think

differently. If I haven't upset the thought, I pinch myself real hard just

remind myself of the truckload of pain that my addiction has caused.

Right.

You know, Cameron, I know it sounds like an impossibility now, but this 12 -step

program will work if you work it.

Am I right, guys?

Hi.

How was the meeting?

It was good.

It was good. It was really good.

Then I went out for coffee with my sponsor, Carl. He's a great guy.

Why are you smiling?

Because I'm just, I'm so happy that you're so excited.

And then I went out.

And I got you this.

A DVD of the 1939 Romeo and Juliet.

Wow.

You know, I was sort of hoping that maybe I could stick around.

We could make some popcorn, maybe watch it together.

Oh, I love this scene.

My favorite.

Well, one of my favorite songs.

They don't make them like they used to, do they?

Well, not like this. I'm so old.

I know.

I know.

I want to come home.

I'm talking about the guest room. I'm not... I'm just not ready for that,

Cameron.

Well, when will you be ready? A week? A month?

A year?

How about a month for every month you cheated on me, if you can remember back

that far?

What's the friggin' point?

What'll it be, baby?

Carl. Cameron.

Listen.

Glenn and I, we had a fight and I went cruising and... Okay, you stay right

there. I'm coming to get you.

Look, I'm at the corner of... Yeah, I know where you are, buddy. Corner of 9th

and Hill. I'll be right there.

Congratulations, Cameron. Three months.

Thanks.

Are you ready for Joanna's questions?

We'll see.

Okay.

Have you engaged in any sexual activity in the last three months?

Nope. I haven't. Not even with Joanna.

Have you looked at any pornographic sites on the net in the last three

No. Have you gone to any strip clubs in the last three months?

Nope.

Have you looked at any pornographic magazines in the last three months?

Nope.

Have you been with any hookers in the last three months?

Nope.

Have you gone cruising for hookers in the last three months?

What?

Have you gone cruising for hookers in the last three months?

You know, that wasn't on our list of questions last time.

Well, it is now.

Have you gone cruising for hookers in the last three months?

No.

It appears that that is not the truth.

We had an argument one night after my first meeting. Remember, Joanna?

I left the house. I went out driving, but I didn't do anything. I called Carl.

He came down. He talked to me. I went back to the hotel. I haven't done it

since, I swear.

Come on, it was just one small slip.

And do you expect me to just forgive that one small slip, Cameron?

And the next one, and the next one, and the next.

I can't. I can't live like that.

Wondering where you are, what you're doing, who you're doing it with. No, I'm

sorry. That's not a marriage.

I don't want it. I don't want it.

Jordan, wait. Wait. Wait.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe I've put you through enough.

I mean, you stuck by me far longer than I deserve, and I thank God for that

every day.

I wish I could make you promises, but I can't.

Not yet, except for one.

I'm not going to stop trying until you and the boys can forgive me.

Just know that I love you.

no matter what you decide.

These meetings are a safe haven for us to speak our minds, but tonight we're

going to open our doors to a few guests that you've invited to share in the

presentation of Medallion.

So, Don, you want to let our guests in?

Hi, come on in.

Don't be shy.

I take special pride in the first award.

It's for 90 days, and it goes to Cameron.

I want to thank my sponsor,

Carl, who, by the way, is getting married next week.

I couldn't have made these 90 days without him.

I was kind of hoping my wife would be here tonight because, well, she's earned

it as much as I have.

I don't deserve a partner like Joanna, but I'm working hard to change that.

I'll live my whole life with lies.

I'm happy to tell you that that's finally behind me now.

Life isn't perfect, but it is.

I'm sure it's getting better, and I'm grateful for that.

Thank you. Thank you.

Yeah. All right. Anyone have anything they want to say to Cameron?

Well, I'd like to say something, if it's okay.

Yeah, sure. Come on up.

Hey, guys.

This is my wife, Joanne.

I almost didn't make it here tonight, but I'm glad I did.

I didn't expect us to be in a place like this after being married for 16 years.

But here we are.

There still is a lot of pain and questions every day.

And maybe someday the anger I feel will somehow go away.

And maybe all the love that I used to feel.

will come back, I don't know.

But I am willing to wait and see.

And I just want to thank you all for helping Cameron.

Thank you.

There is no more beautiful experience in life than this.

That two people, a man and a woman, should feel that they wish to be joined

together for life.

to share the sad times and the happy times, to be one in those unspoken

moments of intimacy.

And so, Carl, do you take Alexandra?

Hi. Congratulations.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

I couldn't have made it without your husband.

Better for worse, right?

Right.

So, good luck. Thanks.

Yes, good luck. You too. How about that dance?

Wow.

Karen,

let's go home.

No, the party's just... Hold.

I think it's time for you to come back to us.

Okay.

The rudder simply won't kick.

It will, it will. Just be patient and don't give up.

Hey, guys, it's bedtime.

It's a school night.

Come on, tomorrow's another day.

We're going to work on this until she flies. I promise.

I'll be right up.

You know, it's really good to be home.

Yeah, I don't want to push my luck.

Cameron, I don't think I'm ready to make love yet.

But I would like to have you sleeping next to me again.

Night, Mom. Night, Dad. Night, sweetie.

Night, Russ.

Night, Josh.

Love you. Night, Mom.

Night, son.

Love you.

Love you,

too, Dad.

I love you too, Cameron.