Original subtitles

Expect that.

I know I'm not an easy man to find.

Pretty soon, you'll be impossible to find.

Yes. Yes, good, good.

This is the right amount.

I'm sure you can understand that I don't like to bill insurance companies.

shall we begin come on

This is going to take a few hours.

And it's going to be, well, a lot of pain.

I've got everything I need, but I'm a little short on energy.

Take it easy.

Let go of me.

Look, I'm the best there is.

You're going to look like a new man.

Different, but quite normal.

You know, this ain't no damn hotel I'm running here.

It was never a part of our deal for you to stay here until you completely

healed. I mean, this ain't no damn room servicing.

You ready to take a look?

It's turned out better than I thought.

Damn medical association can go to hell.

Doc.

Where do you want these, Father?

Oh, right over there, Mr. Thompson.

I don't know how I got tricked into this. Come on, Keith.

Playing the Easter Bunny is good for the soul.

Sweating to death, good for the soul, too.

What are you complaining about?

I gave you the day off so you could do this.

You're supposed to be busting your butt for me, remember?

I only hope they aren't disappointed.

Relax, Keith. Nobody's going to be disappointed.

I want to see you at 7 in the morning.

We got a dozen palm trees to plant at the bank tomorrow.

I'll be there.

And a sober, too.

Mr. Thompson, I told you, I do not drink.

Yeah, yeah. Father, if you don't mind, can I get you John Hancock right there?

Thank you for lending Keith to us for the day.

Give him hell, Keithy.

Sorry, Father.

He means well, I think.

There we go. Now comes the easy part.

You just hop from kid to kid and pass out the candy. I hop too? Never mind.

Hopping is optional. Come on, Fluxy.

No, Slugger.

Happy Easter.

Thank you, Andy.

Thanks. Happy... Your ears, Ben.

Andy!

I'm afraid he's right.

May I help you with that?

On behalf of all the Easter bunnies in the world, I thank you.

I'm Keith Grant, and I'm afraid it's a lost cause.

I'm Christine Davis, and I think you look adorable.

Real nice.

You're a good dancer.

What about poison?

Okay, I think it was stabbing with a butcher knife.

Who do you think it was?

The butler, the gardener, or the shopper?

The butler.

Okay, I think it's the gardener. Couldn't be.

Well, I'll just run it tonight and see what Computex says.

Fine. Remember, the loser buys the winner. I double -dipped Frosty.

Go on, ask him. What?

How can I just walk over there?

Try one foot in front of the other.

Christine Davis, when was the last time that someone nice and attractive and of

a male persuasion showed up in this town?

About three months ago when Mark moved into this town, and we all know what a

great big flop that was. I don't exactly have a great track record when it comes

to men.

But that's over.

You better strike while the hormones are hot.

Cut it out.

Listen, I saw the way you two were looking at each other this afternoon. We

didn't look at each other in any way.

Do you think he's married?

Well, I think you'd better find out. And if he's not, remember, rabbits are

supposed to be very fertile.

Is Easter Bunny allowed to dance?

Well, usually not when he's on duty, but in this case, he'd be honored.

Hey,

look at that.

Bunny hop.

Peaceful. Andy and I are very happy here.

So it's just you and your son?

Uh -huh.

For over two years now.

So, how about you?

Married? No, not yet.

Mind if I cut in here?

No.

Sorry I'm late.

Hello, Mark.

Come on, Christine.

I said I was sorry I had to work late.

You know I'm doing this for you and Andy.

Come on, Christine, I'm really trying.

I need you to give me another chance.

A chance for us to be together.

To be a family.

I thought we were just having dinner.

We are just having dinner. Now don't you start teasing me.

How do I look?

Great, Mom. You just look great. Pot roast. I forgot to season the pot roast.

You seasoned it ten times already.

Make me longer.

It's time to go away.

Andy, don't be so...

I sure did.

Prettiest house on the block.

I thought you said before you sold real estate.

Boy, he's got a mind like a steel trap.

Well, I did that, too, and I was pretty good at it.

Now, where was his?

In Charleston.

Is that in South Carolina?

That's right.

Anyway, I needed a break from the rat race, and I've always enjoyed working

my hands, you know, building and growing.

Mr. Thompson was kind enough to give me a job where I also get plenty of fresh

air and sunshine, so I'm really happy here.

Deerview is a wonderful place. Would you like cemeteries?

Andy.

Well... Well, what?

Well, this place is so dull.

I mean, when I grow up, I'm going to move to, like, Chicago or New York or...

Andy, Andy, the people in big cities are not nearly as nice as they are here.

Like you folks, inviting me to a home -cooked meal? Well...

both we've never had a bunny rabbit for dinner before.

I used to do these when I was a kid.

Did you ever put one of them together, Andy? Well, I'm not into models much.

Computer sleuthing?

It's my specialty.

Well, what do you mean? Like Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie?

Well, kind of. I have a program that gives you different clues.

You have to figure out who the murderer is, how they did it, and what the motive

was. Sounds fascinating. Maybe you can show me how it works sometime.

Sure.

I hope I'm not intruding. I just wanted to thank you for a great dinner and a

wonderful evening.

Well, we enjoyed having you.

And we just got these in. I thought you might like them.

Thank you.

Well, that Andy's quite a boy. Sharp as a tack.

Well, sometimes he can be a little too smart.

Miss Davis!

Just a minute, Tiffany.

Miss Davis, please!

I'll be right with you, Tiffany.

Miss Davis, but I gotta be right now!

Oh, thank you for telling me that, Tiffany. Well, I guess I'd better go. My

public's calling.

I can see you have your hands full. Anyway, thanks again.

Oh, sure.

Pete?

Do you like picnics?

Sure do.

Sunday's my day off.

Great. I'll see you about noon?

I look forward to it.

Christine, we need to talk.

Mark, now is not a good time. Tiffany has just... You have time to talk to

gardener. He is not a gardener. And besides, we don't have anything to talk

about. I think we do.

We have been seeing each other for the last three months, and now you start

dating someone else? Mark, we broke up two weeks ago. It wasn't working.

Well, it was working for me.

I thought we had a future together.

I tried hard to be a good stepfather to Andy.

Well, you tried too hard. Mark, we've been through all this before. It just

didn't work out for me and Andy. We could be the perfect family. Mark,

just let go.

Christine! Don't. I love you. It's over.

Well, he's happier than I've seen him in a long time.

He's a terrific kid.

That model's not much of a challenge for him. He's almost done with it.

And I'm happier than I've been in a long time.

Well, you deserve to be.

How did Andy end up in a wheelchair?

Well, when Andy's father and I got divorced a couple years ago, Steve had

every other weekend.

And one weekend when he came to pick up Andy, we got into an argument over...

Well, God knows what.

Andy got upset, started to cry, and he ran out of the house and into the

Never saw a car.

I'm so sorry.

It's a lot to handle. I mean, it's really overwhelming for him.

Well, he sure does seem to handle his handicap well.

Yes, he does.

No, but that isn't the whole story.

You know, he was in the hospital for many months of therapy. At least a dozen

doctors examined him.

Keith, they all said the same thing, that he should be able to walk, that

physically he can.

But they don't know.

They think it's psychosomatic or something.

Then we can never give up hope that he'll recover someday soon.

Maybe I can help.

We had a wonderful time.

And did you thank Keith for a great date?

Thanks. I had a great day too, Slugger.

Let's do it again real soon.

I can guarantee it.

Bye. Bye.

Didn't mean to startle you.

It's all right. I didn't see you.

Can I help you?

Maybe. I'm Mark Grinnell.

We met at the Easter dance, remember?

I live around here.

And you're new in town, aren't you? Yes, I am.

I'm Keith Graham.

Will you excuse me?

So what can I do for you?

I just thought, since we're going to be neighbors, we ought to be acquainted.

Nice place you got here.

A lot of fresh air.

Never gets too hot.

Plenty of privacy.

I like it.

Did you buy or are you renting?

Mark, you're not here to discuss real estate, are you? No, I guess not.

Look, pal, I think it's time you and I had a man -to -man talk about a certain

lady by the name of Christine.

What about her?

I think you should know that I've been seeing her for the last three months.

And I'm also very fond of her son, Andy.

We're going to be married.

We're going to be a family.

I'm going to be Andy's stepfather.

Well, she never mentioned any of this to me. Is she aware of all your plans?

Look, pal, I don't think that's any concern of yours.

You just stay the hell away from Christine and Andy. Find your own

Well, Mark, I understand.

After all, you were there first, weren't you?

Yeah.

Glad you see it my way.

Well, look, pal, no hard feelings, huh?

No offense?

None taken.

I'm not your pal.

The Lord has told us that the greatest of all our human virtues is love.

The love that exists between a man and a woman.

The love of a mother for her child.

And there is no greater joy in the eyes of the Lord than the family unit.

It is a gift given to us by the Almighty.

And it must be preserved.

Hi. Well, happy boy.

Who was our culprit, huh?

Was it the murderous butler? Or the nasty chauffeur? Or was it the gardener,

huh? Well, I haven't spent much time at my computer lately.

Why's that?

I'm anxious to find out who the murderer is.

We spend a lot of time with Keith.

Well, you don't sound too happy about that.

No, Mom likes him.

How about you? How do you feel?

He means well.

There's something that bugs me about him.

I mean, he's a real cornball. He's square.

Well, your mom seems to really like him, and that's important.

He seems like a nice enough fella.

Yeah, I know, but he just tries too hard.

He's a real nerd.

Why don't you give him another chance? He might surprise you.

Now.

Back to our case.

Was it poison or strangulation?

It's time for bed, Plugger.

I'm not finished yet.

What are you doing here anyway?

Well, I came to tuck you in.

Where's Mom?

Up we go. Hey, what are you doing? Put me down.

There you go.

Did you brush your teeth yet?

I can do it.

Don't fight me, Andy. I'm here to help you. You should get used to it.

I can do it, you know. I know. You're a big boy. Did you brush your teeth yet?

Yes, I did. Good boy.

Good boy.

Good night.

Sleep tight.

Don't let the bed bug bite.

You should be asleep.

I need to know where the new printing paper is.

It's right under your desk where it always is, honey. Let me help you,

No, he can do it himself, Keith.

All right, Sherlock, it's lights out for you right now.

Good night, Andy.

I don't know what's gotten into him.

Well, he's just not used to having a man around the house.

All he needs is time, Christine.

Oh, I hope you're right. You know, I worry about him so much.

You know, just last month, I found him trying to use his computer to access

local police records on an unsolved murder case for the last 20 years.

Can you believe it? My son, the hacker.

Well, you gotta be pretty smart to be a hacker.

He's a good boy, Christine.

I wish you could stay with me tonight.

I want to. I really want to.

But I can't do that.

Why not?

Because I'm not the kind of guy to come into town and just take advantage of a

single mother. I'm just not that way.

Oh, but I want to make love to you.

Not until it's right.

Not until we're a family.

Grant, did you just ask me to marry you?

If I hear the right answer.

You are the most incredible man I have ever known.

Is that a yes?

Will you marry me?

And do you, Christine Ann Davis, accept Keith Grant to be your husband?

To love him?

To honor him?

Holding him above all others in sickness and in health.

Until death do you part?

I do.

Please take the marriage ring.

Place it on Christine's finger and repeat after me.

With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring, I thee wed.

And now, by the power granted unto me, by God and the state,

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

Ladies and gentlemen,

May I present Mr.

and Mrs.

Keith Grass.

Thank you so much. Hi.

Hey,

Andy.

Well, Father Brennan, that was a beautiful ceremony. Thank you. Well,

You know, it's always a pleasure seeing two people so happy together.

It's too bad your relatives and your friends couldn't make it. Yeah, well,

Louisville's a long way away and such short notice.

I thought you said you were from Charleston.

No, I grew up in Louisville. In fact, my family still lives there.

I spent the last few years in Charleston just before I moved here.

I have a very good friend in Charleston. I went to seminary with him. Father

Driscoll, do you know him?

No, I don't. Will you excuse me, Father? Christine sent me up here for some

champagne. I'm not about to keep her waiting.

Well, at least not on our wedding day. Of course. We have plenty of time to

later.

I told Mom she should have waited.

She hardly knows anything about him.

You know, Andy, I suggest that you... Keep your suspicions and your

investigations to your computer games.

Don't you think it's about time to hit the hay?

Brought you some hot milk. Isn't that what a babysitter's supposed to do?

Andy,

what are you doing?

I want to find out about him.

Andy, you're taking this too far.

You can't do this. You can't pry into Keith's life.

Look, he tells you one thing and he tells us another.

It's not fair to Keith, and it's not fair to your mother.

Now, what do you think you're going to find out?

I want to find out who my stepfather really is.

Can you check these out for me?

Oh, I'll do no such thing, young man. Your imagination is getting out of hand.

Now, you're going to bed right now. Come on, Father.

No. I can't make these long -distance phone calls.

My mom will kill me.

Besides, you're going to talk seriously to a kid.

You've got to help me.

No, absolutely not.

This nonsense stops right here and now.

Unless it's in phone calls.

We can find out if he is from Charleston or Louisville.

Or if he's lying to us for some reason.

Come on, Father, you've just got to help me.

Well, I won't make any promises.

But if you go to sleep right now, I'll think about it.

Deal.

Yeah, now, good night.

Oh, and one last thing. What now?

Did you find any cookies in the kitchen?

Oh, I told you not to.

Get to sleep.

With Lauren Sutliff, on -location reporter for Crime Search

USA.

Hiya, son. How you doing?

Hey, that's my favorite TV show. You shouldn't be watching programs like

You should be outside playing like other kids.

I don't want to go outside. I want to watch TV.

Andy, I've been your stepfather for two weeks now. I want to start spending some

more time together.

Come on.

I've got a great game for you.

I don't want to play any games.

Well, Andy, I've got a surprise for you.

What are those scars behind your ear?

Oh, it's nothing. Just an accident when I was a kid.

Look what I got for you. A genuine pro model.

Are you crazy?

I can't play football.

Sure you can. All you gotta do is try.

You ready, Andy?

Catch.

That's okay, Andy. You can do this. All you have to do is move your arms and

your hands, okay? Every little boy can do this.

I just can't. No such word. Here it comes.

Ow!

My arm! I hurt my arm!

Help me! Andy, listen to me.

Walk. Just get up off the ground and walk. I can't. Come on, Andy. Do it.

mom will be so proud of you. My arm hurt. Come on, Andy.

Come on.

That's it.

You can do it.

I knew you could do it. Now, come on. You walk to me.

Andy, get up and walk to me now.

I can't. You're crazy.

Yes, you can. Now, you get right up. You get up.

You just don't want to, do you? No, I can't! I can't! I can't!

Here.

Stop that damn whining.

And Beth has two kids right around Andy's age.

We just moved into a big house with a huge backyard.

It's a great neighborhood with lots of kids. And there's a great school with an

advanced program for gifted children.

It's perfect for Andy.

We would love to have Andy for the summer. He'd be really comfortable. He

along great with my kids.

I appreciate that, Beth. I really do.

But I want Andy to stay with us.

And I'm not so sure... Look, Christine, Andy's mentioned a couple of times that

he'd like to go to this advanced computer class at summer school. I know.

Well, it starts next week.

And he also mentioned he'd like to spend some time with me and my new family.

Just on a trial basis.

He can come back any time he wants to.

Just give it a chance. A chance for what?

Andy's very happy here.

This is a family.

Look, Keith, I'm sure you're a good man.

But a boy needs his father.

And I am his father.

Just give me a chance to take care of him.

To be close to him for a while.

Look, Steve, I can't promise you anything.

But we'll think it over.

I honestly don't see what there is to think over.

Andy's very special to us. And we certainly don't want him to leave, even

summer.

Just can't break up the family.

This is a very happy home. And you already have a family.

Just talk to Andy.

Let him decide.

Whatever he wants, that's fine with us.

I'll talk to him.

And I'll certainly stand by Andy's wishes.

But you're going to be disappointed.

Andy's home is with us.

He wants to be here.

I'm sure gonna miss you, Mom. You're absolutely sure you want to go.

Well, I really want to go to that special school.

Take the computer course.

I really like best kids.

What about your dad?

Well, he really seems to want to spend some time with me. I'd like that.

Well, I just want you to be happy, honey.

Can I call you any time I want?

Oh, of course you can, sweetheart.

I'm woken up and see you a lot.

I don't see why we're even having this discussion. It sounds like you're

encouraging him to go. I can't believe it. Gee, they just want Annie to feel

comfortable making up his own mind.

Well, what's there to make up your mind about? You like it here, don't you,

Slugger? With your mom and me, we go on picnics. I take you go -karting. I know

you like that.

We build these models together, and we're going to go camping and fishing

summer. Do you remember?

I don't want to go fishing. We can do other father -son stuff.

Andy, we're a team, me and you. What are you... Christine!

He needs to consider this very carefully.

Andy, you're going to be more than four hours away. That's very far.

You're not going to be able to see us as often as you think. You're going to get

homesick, and you're going to miss us a lot, your mom and me. Keith, that's

enough.

And what if your daddy doesn't give you the attention that I do? And what if

he's careless again, and you get into another accident? What happens to you

then? Keith, that's enough!

Stop it!

He's my daddy. He loves me. I want to be with him. This is your home. I am your

daddy now. He's my

Who am I?

Who am I here?

Who am I here?

She told him he could do it. She told him. The nose.

The nose. The nose.

I'm Jennifer Ashley. I called about your cottage in the ad.

Nice to meet you. Please call me Keith.

Are you new in town?

No, we got here last week. We've been staying at the Deerview Inn while we've

been looking for a home.

Would you have time to show it to us now?

Yeah, sure. Just let me clear it with the boss.

He's a fine -looking boy.

This is my son, Nicky.

Say hello to Keith, sweetheart.

Hi. Hi, Nicky.

Please. Okay. Thank you.

I'm going to take my lunch break now and show my cottage to these nice folks.

You make sure you show it to her real good. You know what I mean, Keithy?

I just love it.

It's exactly what we're looking for.

Fresh air, peace and quiet.

And that flower bed is so incredible.

You must really have a green thumb.

Well, I use a special fertilizer.

Why do you want to give up this great place?

Well, I just moved into town, but I have five months left on my lease.

Now, is it just you and the boy moving in? Yes, just the two of us. My husband

passed away last year.

Oh, I'm so sorry. You know, I don't mean to cry.

No, it's okay. We can't live in the past.

You're quite right.

Can we?

The place is yours.

Well, we're ready to go.

He'll be fine, I promise.

You're going to take really good care of him. I know you will.

You be a good boy, Andy.

Call you as soon as I get there.

You and Keith come visit any time you want. Yeah, we mean that. Don't be

strangers. Thank you. I'll see you in two weeks.

I love you, Mom.

I'll call you every day.

Me too.

I love you very much, Andy.

Let's go. You better run.

Hello there.

Father Brennan.

We were just talking about putting in some new yard with some flowers in it

Nicky here brought out the old pigskin.

Ah.

This is Father Brennan of St. Joseph's Church.

Hi, Jennifer Ashley. Pleased to meet you. How do you do?

This is my son, Nicky.

Hi there, young man.

Hi, Father.

You know, in my younger days, I caught a lot of great passes at Notre Dame.

Wow, you played for Notre Dame? I sure did, young man. I'll give you some

pointers later on.

I just came out to say hello. I heard you were new in the neighborhood, and I

want to invite you and your son to mass on Sunday. Oh.

Well, we'd love to. Thank you.

I... Would you like a cup of coffee and some freshly baked muffins? That sounds

very nice.

I, uh, I better get back to work. Mr.

Thompson's probably wondering where I am.

We'll, uh, we'll talk later about the plants, okay?

You know, I got some great ideas for landscaping.

Nice to see you, Father Brennan.

Good to see you, Keith.

And the laparoscopy confirmed that you have blockages in both of your fallopian

tubes. Now, surgery is possible, but there is no guarantee you'll be able to

pregnant after that.

But this is a simple operation, isn't it?

Yes, but...

The percentages aren't in her favor because of the... What does this mean

exactly? Can she have a baby or not?

In my opinion, it's out of the question.

I'm sorry.

Look, I understand if you'd like to get a second opinion.

And there is always adoption.

Let's go.

You moron!

All I want is a family!

Danny needs a family!

It was perfect, but then he had to leave. She encouraged him to go!

I don't think they ever let me do it right!

With Lauren Sutcliffe.

On location reporter for Crime Search.

Steve, dinner's ready. USA.

You can't catch me. You can't catch me. At the top of our weekly Crime Search

most wanted list is the family serial killer. So named because he seeks out

marries single mothers with one child and then inexplicably kills them in cold

blood. Andy, come on.

Authorities nationwide were shocked when this man escaped a second time from

this seemingly impregnable fortress.

I'm standing outside the gates of the Puget Sound Institute for the Criminally

Insane, where he brutally murdered a hospital administrator and a security

in his first escape four years ago. And in his second shocking escape just nine

months ago, he savagely killed three more security guards.

Police nationwide have absolutely no clues as to his whereabouts.

Here's the most recent photograph of the family serial killer.

If you see this man, contact your local authorities immediately.

He's considered extremely dangerous. Andy, well, come on.

The terrain serial killer has a long list of aliases and an even longer list

grieving families left in his wake, which makes his grisly story even more

chilling. This is Lauren Sutliff, reporting on location for Crime Search

Gravy, honey?

Oh, no, thanks.

Boy, that new case on television?

Wow! Really weird. I got started to file.

I wonder how the FBI ever got along without you, Andy.

before Nicky's father got sick.

Almost two years.

That's too long.

We better slow down.

Why? What's the matter?

Just go slow.

It's more romantic.

Keith Grant, you're the most amazing man.

I feel like I could be with you like this forever.

It's late.

Oh, I thought you were asleep.

Yeah, I had to finish up some work at the nursery.

I called.

There was no answer.

I let it ring. See, we never answer it after we close.

I made an appointment with Father Brennan.

What for?

Talk. You know, we've only been married six weeks now.

Something's changed between us.

I don't see why we have to talk to Father Brennan.

It's important to me that you be there, Keith.

He wants us to go to confession.

I'll shovel, lover boy.

You okay?

Level it out.

I know what's going on, you know.

What?

You and the babe you rented your house to. I know what's going on.

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

I was driving past your old place last night.

Coming home from the bar.

And guess what I saw, huh?

I don't know. What did you see?

Why, I saw my truck parked in her driveway.

So I says to myself, self, what's my truck doing parked at the Fox's place

late at night when it's supposed to be in your driveway?

Now I'm getting real curious.

So I hop out of my car and I take a look through the window.

And I take a real long look.

And guess what I saw, Peaky?

You, rolling around on the floor with her while your little wife is at home

waiting for you. Mr. I -believe -in -the -family bullshit.

No, no, you are completely wrong, Mr. Thompson. It's not what you think.

You have no idea how important my family is to me. You're full of crap.

Silence is golden, Mr. Thompson.

Yes!

Thompson's

nursery?

Uh, no, I'm sorry, he's not.

Actually, he won't be back for quite a while. He had to go back east on family

business. I'm Keith, the new manager.

Sure, come on in. I'll be happy to show you what we've got.

Bye -bye.

Well, business was picking up already.

And authorities have finally come up with their first solid lead on the

family serial killer.

This is an update on the story we reported on last week's show.

I'm standing in the actual room in which authorities believe the wanted killer

had plastic surgery and then murdered the physician at least nine months ago.

The victim has been identified as a discredited plastic surgeon who had been

arrested in two other states for operating a medical practice without a

The police crime lab has positively matched fingerprints found here with

of the escaped family serial killer. I'm speaking with police pathologist Dr.

Larson. What type of after effects would you see following plastic surgery?

In most cases, there are very subtle scars behind the ears, above the

and in the facial creases.

Ordinarily, these scars are visible for a year or more after surgery.

Thank you.

However, the fact that he most probably had plastic surgery makes his capture

all the more difficult.

Again, here is the most recent photograph of the family serial killer.

If you see this man, contact your local authorities immediately.

He's considered extremely dangerous.

Hi, Dad.

Andy, you're supposed to be sound asleep, son. How are you? I got a new

work on. This is Lauren Sutliff for Crime Search USA.

Now will you go to bed?

That's an amazing case.

Yeah.

I hope this kind of stuff doesn't give you nightmares.

Now, you think you can wait until morning to catch the bad guys?

Dad, we detectives never sleep.

It sure is great having you here, son.

You know, all that time we were apart, I really did miss you.

I miss you too, Dad.

Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.

And how long has it been since your last confession, my son?

A few months, Father.

I have a few things to confess.

I didn't report a cash purchase at my job just before my boss left on a long

vacation. And what else?

I parked my truck twice in a handicapped zone.

Is there anything in your personal life that you wish to discuss?

No, I'm a happy family man.

Tell me where you're from, my son.

St. Louis.

Have you ever been married before?

Of course not.

Have you ever been unfaithful to your wife?

Absolutely not.

I don't understand that line of questioning, Father. I came to confess

not to be interrogated.

Your penance is one act of contrition.

Of five our fathers and five Hail Mary.

Go and beat my son.

He just loved that plane you got him.

This is the happiest day he's had in a very long time.

There's many more where that came from.

He's a fine boy.

Keith. Hmm?

Move in with us.

Me and Nicky.

We'd be so happy together.

I don't think I could do that, Jennifer.

Then why not, may I ask? Because I don't think it's right to live with a woman

out of wedlock.

I'd make a terrific wife.

I love you, Keith.

Keith?

I'm flattered, but I'd need some time to think about it.

And you would be a terrific father.

You and Nicky get along so great.

He's a wonderful boy.

Then say yes.

We'd have to move out of Deerview.

Why? We love it here.

I need a higher -paying job to support you and Nicky. And anyway, I don't like

working at that nursery with Mr. Thompson. I want to get back to my old

real estate.

Does that mean yes?

Not yet, Jenny.

But if we're going to be a family, it's important to have a new beginning.

I'm sorry.

I was so excited to...

See, I might have forgot what I was thinking.

Of course, I know it's Andy.

I'm going to go chop some firewood.

We're going to have some marshmallows tomorrow night.

Andy's back.

And in your homeroom, you'll have your own cubby, and that's where all the boys

and girls keep their jackets and their lunchboxes.

Oh, and see all these drawings here on the wall?

That's some of the work from the arts and crafts class.

Would you like to have one of your drawings on the wall?

Yes.

And you're a single mother?

Yes.

And your son's name is Nedworth?

Yes. We call him Nicky.

Nicky.

Excuse me. Of course.

The school will be great for Nicky.

Finally, he'll have some children to play with. There are no kids out where

are.

What did you say you were living?

We rented a cute cottage out at the end of Haralsburg Road.

It's just a few miles out of Deerview.

I think I know that area.

Andy, this is the most preposterous thing I've ever seen.

Look.

Same weight, same height.

They don't look anything like each other.

He had plastic surgery.

There's a scar behind his ear.

Look.

They found fingerprints where he killed the plastic surgeon.

If we can somehow get these fingerprints... Andy, now you're taking

far. It's got to stop right now.

Father Brennan, this is why I came home.

To protect my mother.

If I'm right.

Did you check all those key grants in Charleston and Louisville?

Mm -hmm.

Yes, I did. And they all still live there.

Wow, great.

Why didn't you tell me?

And later on, he told me that he was from St. Louis.

So what about that?

Well, I suppose if I don't help you with this, you'll probably do it by

yourself. That's right.

Well, if this is what it takes to prove you're wrong, Andy boy...

Then I'll help.

Thanks. You're not welcome.

Now.

You're just going to invite him to dinner? You don't even ask me? I thought

liked Father Brennan. What is the big deal anyway?

Maybe I had other plans, like taking you and Andy out.

Why, you didn't say anything.

We can go out tomorrow night if you like.

Besides, I didn't invite Father Brennan for dinner.

Andy did. They're friends, remember?

Do you know a woman named Jennifer Ashley?

No. Why do you ask?

She enrolled her son at school today.

He just moved into town.

Never heard of her.

That was a great dinner as usual, Christine. You're a five -star cook.

Oh, you say that to everyone.

How else would I get so many free meals?

to Granny Bandit? And does she try to hold up Texas Prairie Bank?

Well, I'm afraid most of us don't keep up with things like that, Andy.

Father. It took him two years to finally catch her.

Andy, I'll never understand why you're not interested in the same things as

other kids.

Here, let me help you.

Oh, I heard you have Mrs. Jacobs for math this year.

Yeah.

She's probably 150 years old.

Never even heard of new calculus tech.

A lot of your classmates haven't either, Andy.

Have some pie and ice cream, Father. Oh, I may burst.

Come on. But how can I resist?

Andy? Dad.

Dinner was great, Christine.

I won't need to eat for a week.

Thank you so much for coming, Father. It was a pleasure to have you, Father.

Thank you, Keith.

See you tomorrow in the rec room.

See you, Andy boy.

I almost forgot.

It's pretty cold out tonight, and I didn't turn the heaters on at the

The plants might freeze. Do you want me to go with you?

Well, no, that's all right, honey. Why don't you stay with Andy? I'll be right

back.

to taking the model with the airbag, Father.

I was in the neighborhood and I decided to come in and say hello.

Nice to see you, Jennifer, but I'm pretty busy.

What happened to your hand?

Oh, it was nothing.

So, what's on your mind?

Well, I was just wondering whether you'd given any more thought to moving in

with me and Nicky.

Well, to tell you the truth, I haven't had much time to think about it. I don't

understand, Keith.

Is there something you're not telling me? Why are you acting so strange?

Maybe we need some time to rethink this whole thing. You know, there have just

been complications I need to work out. You know, I don't take marriage lightly.

You must understand that. Keith, I am not waiting forever.

With you or without you, I want to make a life for Nicky and myself here in

Deerview. No, no, no, no. I couldn't handle that. Not in the same town.

Please.

No more pressure.

I told you, I need some more time.

Well, I'm sorry.

But you've just about run out of time.

Oh, ladies.

Let me know if you need any help.

Hi, Andy.

What you doing?

Oh, nothing. Just playing a little video game.

Andy.

I need you to be as strong as a little boy can be.

What's up?

We've had some bad news.

What?

Father Brennan died.

in a terrible car accident last night.

Isn't that terrible?

I can't tell you how sorry I am, son.

You know, Andy, I've been thinking.

You spend far too much time fooling around with that computer.

You should be outside, having fun like other normal boys you raise.

Let's try to be better friends.

I want to spend more time with you, Slugger.

Why don't we make a fresh start?

Just forget the past.

What do you think?

Good morning, family.

Do you know what today is?

Anybody want to get?

It's Father's Day.

So, happy Father's Day to me.

Who among us can unravel the mysterious fabric of life?

and death.

Heavenly Father, we ask you to accept our good friend and shepherd, Ernest

Thomas Brennan, into your beloved arms.

And now, Andy Davis, who is one of Father Brennan's closest friends, would

to say a few words.

I just wanted to say thank you.

My friend.

All the times you played with me and made me laugh.

You were always there when I needed you.

You were like a father to me.

I miss you.

I love you, Father Brennan.

Our Father, who art in heaven... I'm going to take a little walk. This is

getting too exciting. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Amen. Amen.

Okay.

I'll meet you back at the car.

Hi. Hi.

It's terrible about Father Brennan, isn't it? Oh, it's a great loss.

He was very dear to our family.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I was wondering if I could talk to you about something.

Oh, is it about Nicky? He says he loves school.

Oh, no, he's doing just fine. He's a great little boy. Oh, good.

It's a little awkward. Maybe now is not the right time.

Well, why don't I invite you to my home? I'm practically a recluse out there,

and I'd love the company.

Okay. Later on this evening?

Oh, that would be great. Nikki's got a Cub Scout meeting, so we'd have time to

relax a little bit.

About 8, 8 .30? That'd be perfect.

Let me just give you directions.

I'm the last house at the end of Haraldsburg Road. I know just where it

Oh, okay.

I'll see you then. All right. Okay.

Bye.

So... You know that woman you were talking with after the service? Oh,

that was Jennifer Ashley. You know, she enrolled her son Mickey at school.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

So, what did she have to say? She invited me to her house tonight.

Christine, I've got to be alone for a while. After that funeral, I've got to

my mind off Father Brennan. I'm going to go to the nursery and do some work.

Well, you're going out anyway.

But it's Sunday, Keith. I know, but Mr. Thompson might be back next week, and

I'm behind on my work.

I'll be back to spend time with Andy before you leave.

Promise.

Andy, go on inside, okay, honey? I'll be right there.

Okay.

I might talk with Jennifer until tomorrow, if that's what you want. It's

right. We'll have a late dinner when you get home tonight. All right, I'll just

tell her to keep it short. It is a school night anyway. Look, Keith, I know

Andy's really upset about Father Brennan's death. Could you talk to him?

worry. I'll be sure to spend some time with him tonight.

And if you need me, call the nursery.

All right, I'll see you later.

I want to do it right. I just want to do it right. But they never let me.

Ma, can you hear me?

Yeah, honey.

What is it?

Is there anything that you think is strange about Keith?

Do we have to talk about this now, honey?

Well, is there anything that bothers you about him?

I'll let you know in a couple of hours, okay?

How come he's never mentioned any family or friends?

I don't know, Sherlock.

What are you getting at?

Have you ever asked him about the scarf behind his ears?

No, I never asked him.

Why?

Come on, Andy.

Out with it. Why?

Well, maybe Keith isn't who he says he is.

I mean, maybe he's really someone else.

Well, with any luck, maybe he's really Kevin Costner or Tom Cruise.

Come on, Mom.

Okay, Mr. War Reward.

What is it exactly that you're worried about?

I'm worried about hurting you.

Oh, Andy, this is really serious, honey.

I know Keith and I are having our problems, okay?

But don't you think you're letting your imagination run a little wild here?

I meant physically.

Oh, honey, what is the matter with you?

Has never, ever done anything like that to me, ever.

Come here.

Have he ever hurt you, honey?

Have he ever hurt you?

No, no, he hasn't.

Oh, thank God.

Hello? Christine, I'm glad I caught you before you left. This is Jennifer.

Hi, Jennifer.

Would it be okay if we postponed until tomorrow night?

Sure. It's no rush, really.

My boyfriend just called. He said it was some kind of an emergency.

Your boyfriend?

Yes. I have to go meet him right away. I'm really sorry.

That's okay.

I understand.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Thanks. I'll see you then.

Keith?

Keith?

Keith?

He?

Where are you?

You scared the hell out of me.

Why is it so dark in here?

Why are we here at this hour?

Hi, honey.

I'm glad you're able to make it on such short notice.

Oh, he said it was an emergency over the phone.

Yes, it is.

I have an answer, and I need to tell you right away.

I don't understand.

You mean about us living together?

Mm -hmm.

I'm afraid the answer is no.

You see, I need to protect my family.

I can no longer allow you to endanger them.

What family? What are you talking about?

I have a wonderful family. With a beautiful wife and a great little boy.

And you have gotten in the way.

You son of a bitch.

You lying...

Are you upset with me, Jen?

What's your hurry, Jen? You just got here.

Don't worry, sweetheart.

We'll have everything worked out soon.

I'll be right back.

Mom, please don't go in there. Andy, I don't want to hear that nonsense again,

okay?

But I want you to stay put.

Keith?

Hi, honey.

What a pleasant surprise.

Oh, God, you scared me.

What are you doing here? I thought you were visiting Jennifer.

I was on my way there, but I just thought I'd drop by.

So, are you alone?

Just me and my ficus.

Whose car is that outside?

I didn't know there was a car outside.

Where is she, Keith? That's Jennifer's car outside, and you know it.

Christine, I would never do anything to harm our family. You know that.

Everything is under control. Believe me. You are my wife, and I love you. So

please, go home, and I'll meet you there soon.

I asked you, where is she?

Things are getting very complicated.

Oh, my God.

I told you it was under control, but you wouldn't listen, would you? You

wouldn't let me fix things, would you?

Couldn't leave well enough alone, could you? You had to get suspicious.

You had to stop here.

I was handling everything for our family.

Why didn't you just let me fix it?

Are you enjoying your talk?

It's girls' night out.

were here son what a pleasant surprise

don't

worry Andy I know we can work this out after all father knows best

you can get out of that chair.

Andy, come on!

Where are you, Andy?

Come on, son, don't be afraid.

Your mother's poor.

I'm just invited.

Let me help you up, okay?

No.

No.

I'm all right.

I can do it.

I love you very much, Hattie.

I love you too, Mom.

Happy Father's Day, Lugger.