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(Eve grunts)

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(Eve exhales)

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(Eve exhales)

- Yes!

Stay here, stay in me.

Stay with me.

- You'd be a good case counselor, babe.

(John chuckles)

- Never, never, never.

- Mmm.

I can't stand in the way of justice.

- Lie to me then.

- Why should I do that?

- Because I make you scream.

(doorbell rings)

- Who is that? It's seven in the morning.

- Take me to dinner tonight, at Harvey's. No excuses.

John? - Okay.

(John grunts)

I promise, I promise. (chuckles)

(doorbell rings) - Okay.

It's the new cleaning woman.

- Oh.

(dog faintly barks)

- Your Honor, after the exhaustive and detailed evidence

that has been presented,

there is no doubt, not one shred of doubt,

that Mr. Rock is fully responsible

for his company's heinous and clandestine practice

of channeling toxic waste into road fill.

He is a small, mean, dangerous criminal,

masquerading as a sophisticated person of means.

He understands only one thing-- dominance.

So, we as an organized society under the rule of the law,

must dominate him.

Force is required.

He gives no mercy, therefore, he deserves no mercy.

The only appropriate course of action,

the only thing he'll respond to,

is the seizing of his assets.

His companies, his homes, (earpiece rings)

his money.

This action, I rec...

(tense unnerving music) (eerie whispering)

(tense unnerving music) (eerie whispering)

Well, I think the people of this city have been aware...

(car honks)

(Eve speaks unintelligibly)

(siren blares)

So, this result today is really about...

It's really a, a blow to the criminal community,

and to that kind of irresponsibility.

(film reel clicks) (reporter chatters)

- [Reporter] And jury selection continues...

Attorney Eve Stephens,

seen here leaving LA criminal court today,

won a stunning upset over local developer, Jake Rock.

And Ms. Stephens is in line for the recent vacancy

on the LA Court of Appeal.

But first, there has been regular mention in news coverage

about Ms. Stephens' presentation.

Style correspondent Carolyn Stewart

has some thoughts on that.

Carolyn?

(Carolyn chatters) (photos tapping)

- [Carolyn] There are no fashion missteps...

Perfectly coordinated.

I have her representing...

(Reporter chuckles)

- [Reporter] But why has it become relevant?

(picture crumples)

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(phone buttons beep)

(phone line ringing)

- [Eve] Eve Stephens.

Leave a message after the beep.

(answering machine beeps)

Yeah hi, it's me, Maddie.

Where are ya?

Um...

They finally appointed a successor

to Dad's philosophy throne,

so uh, I got all the crap that was left in his office.

You should see some of it. It's really wild.

Um, hey, congratulations.

Um... (soft dramatic music)

My defense is in eight days, so enough said.

Yeah, gimme a call. Okay, bye.

(receiver clatters)

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(soft piano music)

- Does this stuff really work?

- You could use something.

Your credit card's been rejected.

- [Eve] That's impossible.

- I tried twice.

- What's that lipstick you have on?

- Le minou rouge.

It's our new fall color.

Just came in this morning.

- "Le Minou".

What's minou?

- Pussycat.

- "The Red Pussycat."

Mooowr!

- Try this one.

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(unnerving music) (eerie whispering)

- [Speaker] A little wide through the hips.

(unnerving music continues) (footsteps in heels)

(eerie whispering)

- Are you finding everything you need okay?

- Well, um, I'm looking for a scarf for my sister,

and see, she's been coveting mine,

and I haven't taken it off since my father gave it to me.

But um...

Do you have another one of these in stock?

It has to be the exact one.

- I'm sorry. We're entirely out of those.

- Oh, she'll be so disappointed.

- How about a miracle bra?

I haven't met a girl yet who doesn't enjoy cleavage,

and these bras are really miraculous.

They create cleavage like a crevice after an earthquake.

Men just fall right into it.

- Oh, well, I don't know.

Perhaps you could suggest something else.

- We have a brand new line of lace panties

in the latest fall colors.

(soft piano music)

- Yes.

Yes, I hope so.

- Excuse me.

Do you think this is too small for me?

- I'll get you a size up, madam.

- Thanks.

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- Oh, this is really beautiful,

but I'm afraid it's just not her color.

I hate to ask, could you check if you had it

in a pale peach?

- Of course. I'd love to.

Be right back.

(dramatic mysterious music)

(bell rings)

(can rattles)

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(siren blares)

- What the fuck is that?

- That's a thank you tit.

From the Breast Cancer Task Force

in appreciation of your pro bono work.

(sighing) - So, what am I supposed to do with it?

Display it in my office?

- Oh, well, you know, you just, you know,

press on it, and you look for the lumps, and then you...

(chuckles) Okay.

Well, I think it would make a nice addition to some-

- [Wallace] Am I interrupting something?

- Just girl stuff.

Did you need me?

- Yes, ah, Margot, cancel her noon.

You're going to help me recruit your replacement.

She's in town only a few days interviewing,

and uh, I want her.

We'll see her in here, so she can see the office.

- What are you talking about?

- I spoke to the governor yesterday.

- You have not gotten rid of me yet.

Besides, I've got about as much chance

of being appointed to the Court of Appeals

as Jake Rock has of doing any time in San Quentin.

- You're perfect.

Trust me.

(door clatters)

- [Margot] Eve. - I have to pee.

- [Margot] Eve, wait. - I have to pee!

- Read this message, from the governor's office.

He wants a meeting.

- The judgeship?

- Next Tuesday, downtown courthouse, 2:00 PM.

- Oh my God.

I'm gonna be a judge.

(Eve and Margot screaming)

Oh, fuck! I have to pee so bad.

Okay, let's get to work.

I want you to call Cicchinelli.

(dial tone)

(phone rings)

- [John] Hi, it's John.

I'm not here right now, but if you have this number,

I promise I'll call you back.

(answering machine beeps)

- Where are you?

I thought you said you'd be back tonight.

I have some really great news,

and I do not wanna leave it on your machine.

I'm still in the office, it's 9:30.

(phone beeps)

(Eve exhales)

(phone beeps, automatic dial)

(phone rings)

- [Mitch] A rose is a rose is a rose. Leave a message. (answering machine beeps)

- Mitch. Eve Stephens.

I want you to send me some big, luscious peonies to me

at my office tomorrow.

No card.

No, no.

Send a card.

Write on it, "Eve, Congratulations.

Can we still do this when you're a judge?"

Don't seal the envelope, give Margot a thrill.

(phone beeps)

(Eve chomps)

(Eve sighs, chewing)

(phone beeps, automatic dial)

(phone rings)

- [Dad] Yeah?

- Daddy, it's Evie.

- [Dad] Yeah.

- I have some great news.

- [Dad] Uh... (clears throat)

Who is this?

- Daddy?

It's me. It's Evelyn.

I'm sorry. Did I wake you?

(Dad sighs)

- [Dad] It's the middle of the night here.

You should know that.

- I'm sorry. I tried earlier, but there was nobody there.

(Dad sighs)

Daddy, you still there?

- [Dad] What's wrong?

- Nothing. I have some really great news.

- [Dad] Then wait until tomorrow. It's too late now.

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- Okay, I'll call tomorrow.

I'm sorry. Go back to sleep.

(phone beeps)

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(pen scribbles)

(Eve chomps)

(pen scratching)

(man laughs) (tense music)

(vacuum hums)

- No, no, no, no.

No, no, no.

No, no, no, no, no.

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(dramatic string music)

Flabby ass and thighs.

Stinking, rank, rubbery cunt.

And drooping, tiny tits.

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Longer...

Lascivious... (Eve moans)

insatiable beast.

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Stupid and devious.

(Eve moans)

Nothing about you is genuine.

(Eve moans)

Everyone knows you're a fraud.

(dramatic string music fades)

(Eve breathes heavily)

(paper crumples)

- You see? I have nothing.

I have nothing at all.

(Eve breathes heavily)

(cleaner knocks)

Oh!

I'm sorry. - It's okay.

- Working late?

- Uh, I'm actually just moving in.

- Ah.

- I'm the new doctor in the next suite.

- You're not a doctor.

- Psychiatrist.

- What'd you do? Start medical school at fifteen?

(Eve chuckles)

- Eighteen, actually.

Your Honor.

- Oh my God: it was you this morning.

(Eve and Renee chuckling)

- Yeah.

(elevator dings)

Congratulations.

- Oh...

- You know people here?

- Hm?

- You know people here who can-

- No.

- ...show you around? - No, no.

- Well, I could use a drink.

- You could use a drink?

- Yeah. Could you? - Mm-hm.

- You want a drink?

- Sure. - Come on.

Come on, doctor. (Renee chuckles) I'll give you a drink.

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(Renee and Eve breathing heavily)

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(Eve and Renee breathing heavily)

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"Here's to the first kiss, the second,

and especially the third.

The Young Doctor."

- Awesome.

- Now listen, I'll be there in twenty minutes.

I just need to make sure they correct the price

of the jacket.

Margot? (static hisses)

Margot? (dial tone)

Damn! (phone beeps)

(engine revs)

- Hey, lady, do your windows for... - No.

Hey mister, you got any spare change?

A dollar, a couple dollars, whatever you got,

it'll help me out a lot.

- Here you go. - Thank you, sir.

God bless.

(door squeaks) (bell dings)

Hey, lady, could you do me a favor?

- What?

- Could you stay as beautiful as you are now?

- First of all, politically, he must appoint a woman.

In fact, he told me he really wants a woman.

And secondly, he's being perceived as soft on crime,

because of the recent budget cuts.

So, he needs to appoint a killer.

And your win over Rock makes you high profile right now.

Listen, I'll call Mark Schneider...

Langley, good morning.

- [Langley] Nice to see you again.

- Eve Stephens, Langley Flynn.

- Heard so much about you.

- Mostly from me. (chuckles)

- Well, I thought it would be exciting

to meet the legal genius in the flesh.

- Oh...

Less than you expected, I'm sure.

Please.

- I think we have the same color lipstick.

- I don't think so.

This is a new fall color.

- Le minou rouge?

- Um...

- Le minou rouge! So it is.

Ah!

(Eve chuckles)

- Do you know what that means?

"The Red Pussycat." (Eve chuckles)

Tacky, isn't it?

Well, I'm ready for something new. (lipstick clattering)

(elevator door whirrs)

Going down?

- Uh, going up.

- Oh, well, maybe we'll see each other soon.

You and Wallace are very persuasive. (Eve puffs)

Ciao.

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(lipstick clatters)

- Hi.

Cancel my lunch,

reschedule it for after the interview,

and connect me with John.

John!

Rosie, where is he?

Well, I need him right now.

Okay, I'll call back.

No, fuck it. I'm coming over.

Don't tell him. It'll be a surprise.

(receiver clatters)

(phone rings)

Hey, Rosie, how you doing?

- Proximity of the site to all major faults

within a hundred mile radius.

Right. Well, until we do it,

we don't know what the ground acceleration would be,

and the Northridge Quake data suggests it could be

as high as 0.8 G.

- You have no idea how much I've missed you.

- Yes. That's a big earthquake.

No.

No, I can't be there this afternoon.

I have to go to Utah on a dam project.

(John sighs)

Michael.

Michael...

There is no way that I'm gonna release $300 million

for this project without a proper seismic design.

No!

No! Absolutely not.

No, that's inadequate.

(objects clattering)

Too expensive.

(John scoffs)

That's illegal.

(object clatters)

Michael.

Michael, that, that isn't our problem.

(soft tense music)

I can't do anything about that.

(John sighs)

Look, I will be up there tomorrow afternoon

for the closing.

Yes.

- I need your steady hand desperately.

- I promise, if you let us run this analysis,

you will get state approval.

(soft tense music continues) (shaving cream sloshes)

Okay.

All right, I'll see you tomorrow.

(soft tense music continues)

Rosie.

Tell Stew I'll be ready for him in a minute.

And call a car for LAX.

Hold all my calls.

(tense vocal music)

Did you lock the door?

Good girl.

(Eve gasps) (chair clatters)

(tense vocal music continues)

You sure you wanna do this?

Started growing back in last time.

- I don't care. I like it.

(John exhales)

(fabric ripping)

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- Madeline!

Don't forget about Edwina this weekend.

- Yeah, yeah.

- They were so delicate. I couldn't resist.

(birds chirping)

Edwina...

You used to look so pretty with long hair.

When are you gonna stop chopping at it?

(engine buzzing)

I just hate the way it looks. At least let me even it out.

(door hinge squeaks) (car door slams)

It's gonna be a fuck of an adolescence with you!

(engine starts)

- Can I come?

- No.

- Are you gonna be back soon?

- Don't know.

(engine starts)

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- "This hurts me more than it hurts you."

(long exhale)

(phone rings)

Rick?

Oh, Madeline.

Where are you?

(phone beeps)

- [Voicemail] Friday, 2:14 PM.

(phone beeps)

- [John] Remember about the closing dinner

with Michael in San Francisco tomorrow.

If you're very good, I'll take Sunday off,

and pamper you all day.

Shit, I'm about to lose you.

(phone beeps) - [Voicemail] Friday. 2:48 PM.

- [Eve] Find.. me.... these boots.

- [Emma] Eve? I'm a friend of Maddie's.

She's in bad trouble, um...

I-- and I don't know what to do.

She didn't want me to call you,

but you're the only person who can help her.

Er, could you call me back as soon as possible?

I'm in Fillmore, um,

I'm at 805-576-1121.

(dramatic music)

- [Eve] Margot, Eve.

Move that interview with the Times

for after my meeting with the governor.

Change my four to a phone conference.

I'll call him from the car.

Oh, where the fuck am I going?

You better push my dinner with Louise tonight to 9:00 PM.

Where the fuck is Fillmore?

(people chattering) (upbeat band music)

- Your sister's in for the weekend, my friend.

She broke the law,

and the law isn't doing business 'til Monday morning.

- Who's your superior?

- (laughs) Almost everybody.

But none of them can turn the computer on.

(kids laughing) (upbeat band music)

- Yeah, well give me his number if you can...

this is an emergency!

(upbeat band music continues)

No!

What?

This is insane!

You mean my client has to sit in jail the entire weekend...

- [Woman] Just gimme a hot one here.

- No, I do not want to leave a message on Monday.

Fuckin' idiot! See if you have a job...

(Eve grunts) (tense music)

- Hysterical loudmouth bitch,

ballbuster, battle axe. Strident.

Unfeminine, grotesque.

Outta control!

You? A judge?

Never!

- I'm sorry.

(upbeat band music)

I'm sorry.

(woman laughs) (upbeat band music continues)

- [Maddie] So, the detective thinks we're working together.

So he follows me, pulls out the bracelet...

- [Eve] And this other woman?

- She's nowhere to be seen.

So he books me.

I never wanted to involve you in this,

but Emma can be such a twit.

I can't believe this is happening.

- I'm so sorry, Maddie,

but there's nothing I can do until Monday.

I'm sorry, I tried.

If this had happened in the city, you'd be out by now.

- Oh my God, this is insane.

I am defending my thesis on Tuesday.

I have to finish preparing.

- Look, Maddie, you have nothing to worry about

Believe me.

I'm gonna take care of everything.

Here.

(zipping rapidly)

Write down everything that you need,

and I'll bring it right back to you.

- [Officer] Can't see her again till tomorrow.

- [Eve] Well, can I drop off books?

- No.

- [Eve] Why not?

- Just a rule.

- What the hell kind of rule is that?

- I'm at the mercy of morons.

- I'll be back first thing in the morning.

- Okay.

Too bad that this is what it takes

to get you to come and visit, huh?

- Hey now. (chuckles)

So, your defense is Tuesday?

I'd forgotten that.

- [Officer] Time!

- Give me directions to your place.

- You gonna stay in my room?

- Yeah. Why not?

- I don't know, it's just such a mess.

It's all...

Hell, who cares?

Evie, if you ever tell Dad about this, I'll kill you.

- Listen, I called him the other night

to tell him some really great news.

I called at the wrong time, he practically hung up on me.

- He's so mean.

- [Eve] Oh, he just doesn't know any better.

- [Officer] Time!

- Here. I'll draw you a map.

Keep the door locked.

Emma has this really weird kid, Ed,

she's always sneaking around.

I don't trust her.

(soft dramatic piano music)

- [Eve] Margot, Eve.

If anybody asks where I am, I'm at the dentist.

Can you call John for me?

Tell him there's no way I'm gonna make that

San Fran dinner of his.

I dunno, um...

Tell him that I'm cramming for the interview or something.

No, do not give him this number.

Margot, I tell you, if anybody but you calls me here,

you're worse than fired, you're dead.

(dramatic music)

(door creaks)

- [Emma] Hi. Come in.

- Emma?

- You must be Eve.

Is she all right?

- She's fine. It's all a big mistake.

But they won't let her out until Monday.

- Till Monday?

That's awful.

Oh God.

She was gonna watch Ed this weekend.

- Well, I have to stay here tonight, if that helps.

- Great!

I mean, you don't really have to watch her. She is thirteen.

Let me get you a key.

- May I use your phone?

- No.

I'm sorry, I'm expecting a call.

There's a phone in Maddie's room.

(door clatters)

- Oh, oh.

Uh, is this Madeline Stephens' room?

- Those iguanas are alive.

(door thuds)

- If "I" is the square root of negative one,

then "I squared" is negative one,

and "I cubed" is negative I...

What is I to the fourth?

Hmm?

Okay, let's start with something easier.

What is the definition of asymptote?

Come on, Ed! (chuckling)

I don't understand. You used to be so smart.

(Eve knocks)

- I hope I'm not intruding.

- Er, not at all. Please, sit down.

- Ed, would you get Eve a plate?

- No, thanks. I'm really not hungry.

Do you do your own designs?

Oh, I'm working on it. I'd...

I'd like to.

I...

I fool around, but not really.

I'm really good at making copies.

So, if you ever want anything cheap...

Excuse me, I, I have to get dressed.

Rick will be here soon.

(Emma chuckles)

- How long has Madeline been staying here?

- Two years, one month...

- Says she's been working on her PhD.

This makes my hips look big. Don't you think?

- [Eve] Have you read it?

- It's great.

- It's wild.

This little town in Mexico,

where the women have all the power.

The awful thing is that they're also fat and unattractive.

That's what happens in a matriarchy.

(hanger clatters)

So fat.

(water running) (fork clatters)

I keep getting these terrible images of him

crushed behind his steering wheel.

- I'm sure he'll be fine.

Does Madeline seem all right to you?

(car honks)

- There he is! (draws breath)

How do I look?

I'm gonna get him to tie the knot this weekend.

- Emma, about Madeline.

- [Emma] Yeah?

- Has anything like this ever happened before?

- Are you serious?

Madeline has never been in trouble.

She's the smartest, most together woman I know.

Wish me luck!

Very nice to meet you.

And, um...

Thanks. (car honks)

(door slams)

(door creaks, slams)

(water runs)

(soft dramatic string music)

(fabric shearing)

(soft dramatic string music continues)

(water sloshes)

(garbage disposal rumbles)

(soft dramatic string music continues)

(curtain rustling)

(dramatic music)

(curtain rustling)

(dramatic music continues)

(drawer clanks)

(dramatic music continues)

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(owl hoots)

(dramatic music continues)

(owl hoots)

(dirt crunching) (wind blowing)

(wind chimes ring)

(door creaks)

(door clatters)

(car honks repeatedly)

- [Edwina] Annunciata!

- You're a woman!

You're a goddamn woman!

Edging me outta my place on the planet, kid.

Come here. (chuckles)

Woo!

(Annunciata gasps)

Look at this. Look at this!

What are you doing hiding the goods under that muumuu, huh?

Oh, don't worry about him. He's seen it all.

- I wudn't even lookin', darlin'.

- Yeah, that's whatcha all say.

The younger, the better, hey Joey?

I brought ya something.

Something to show off your assets.

I'll call you. This will probably take weeks.

- You got it, babe. Have fun.

- Oh my God.

- Well, you're a woman.

I heard you got the curse.

Come on. I'll show you how to put that on.

- It's Maddie's sister.

She's here to save her.

- Good morning.

- How ya doin'?

(bags thudding)

(car door thuds)

- [Maddie] Did you get me out?

(door slams)

- I brought you books.

How was your night? Did you sleep?

- What do you think?

- You cannot run away from this.

You're gonna need some help.

Madeline, look at me.

- What are you talking about?

- Come on, Madeline. I stayed in your room, remember?

Since when do you take a child size five?

- Those are Emma's. I'm storing those for her.

- Right.

Then what about the dozen hammers, and the tools,

and the piles of other stuff?

I've seen a copy of your file.

This has happened before, which is why your bail is so high.

Grand larceny is a felony.

You're in deep shit.

- And you're taking GREAT delight in pushing me

further down into it.

- [Eve] I'm trying to help you.

- Right.

Do you think that we could get the nice guard over there

to testify against me in court?

Huh? Do you think that's a possibility?

- I'm sorry, you're right.

- What do you want?

Do you wanna have me jailed, disgraced,

screwed outta my PhD?

Embarrassed and humiliated for my sins?

Would that give you the opportunity

to feel sympathetic and superior?

Would that give you the big daddy dick you've always wanted?

- I'll be back on Monday.

- Ever the saint.

Fuck you, good girl. I dare you not to come back.

(police radio chatters) (footsteps in heels)

(door slams)

- [Attendant] Oh.

Let me get that for you, beautiful.

- What are you doing?

- [Attendant] I'm gonna pump it for you.

(steep inhale)

- Is this the only way you can get girls?

- Hey, no offense. I was just playin' with ya.

But I am gonna give you full service, 'cause you're so cute.

- I don't want it.

- Oh, yes you do.

You don't wanna get gasoline smell on your nice clothes,

or your nice skin.

(car door slams)

(gas pump clatters)

(Attendant sighs)

There you go.

You're safe.

I'm standing all the way over here now.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to help you.

- Fuck you.

- Now you got me scared.

- [Eve] Surprise!

- What are you doing here?

I thought you had to work.

- I did. (bottle thuds)

All morning.

And now I need a break.

- Mhm.

- Still pissed I'm not coming to the dinner?

- Absolutely not.

- Good.

- Eve, sweetheart...

I love you, but I have to catch the 11:00 AM.

- Take the noon.

You'll still be on time.

Come on. I have a bottle of champagne. I'm feeling positive.

- That's nice, but I really have to go.

- Oh, come on! Be spontaneous.

There are 900 planes a day to San Francisco.

Take a later one.

- No.

(object slams against wall) I said no!

You wanted to spend the weekend preparing

for your big interview.

You canceled me.

Can't change your mind now. It's too late.

- I know.

You are pissed I'm not coming.

- I'm not having this discussion with you, Eve.

- No, you're right.

I shouldn't expect to be able to change the rules.

You go ahead.

I'll be fine.

(door slams)

(dramatic unnerving music)

(dramatic unnerving music continues)

(Eve grunts) (Renee chuckles)

I'm lost without you.

Why haven't you called me?

- I did.

Last night, you weren't home.

- I just left you a message.

- Hm?

- I need to see you desperately.

(Renee chuckles)

- Let's see, umm...

We met in an elevator, right?

We had two drinks, great sex.

You had five orgasms, I only had three.

And now you are desperate to see me? Hm?

- Very desperate, doctor.

- Well, in my professional opinion, Ms...

I'm sorry, what was your last name?

- [Eve] Stephens.

- Ms. Stephens.

Yes.

In my professional opinion, you are a uh, deeply compulsive--

- Oh...

- [Renee] and a terribly neurotic,

- Uh huh.

- extremely codependent woman,

who more than likely loves too much, or too little.

I can't remember which.

- Oh, thank God!

Finally, somebody understands me!

(Eve sighs)

You free tonight?

- Maybe.

(Renee grunts)

You just don't remember them, that's all.

- No. - Hm?

- I never dream.

(Renee chuckles)

- Everyone dreams.

Even lawyers.

- Well, that's the problem with psychology.

Nothing's concrete.

- Hm.

- I prefer the law.

Black and white.

Obey the rules or suffer the consequences.

Guilty or not guilty.

(Renee draws breath)

- Is that why you wanted to be a judge?

Hm?

To enforce the rules?

Hm?

- No.

- No?

- No.

Ever since I was a little girl...

Six years old, in fact,

I always wanted to be a judge.

- Yeah?

- Because...

I wanted to be dressed in that long black robe,

with nothing on underneath.

- Aren't you ever serious?

- Oh, I'm very serious about wanting to fuck you.

(tense drum music)

(tense drum music continues) (Eve breathing heavily)

(soft dramatic vocal music)

(Eve, bated breath)

- Eve.

(tense drum music)

Look at me.

Eve, look at me!

Where are you?

- What are you talking about?

- This is going too fast for me.

- Okay. - What?

- Come on, we'll slow down.

I will slow down.

- I... (Eve shushes)

No, I just...

Just wait a second.

Please.

- I will slow down. (tense drum music)

Okay, okay.

Okay.

(Eve shushes)

(Renee breathes heavily) (tense drum music)

(soft dramatic vocal music)

(Eve grunts)

(soft dramatic vocal music continues)

(soft dramatic vocal music continues)

(Eve exhales)

(birds chirping)

(birds chirping)

(door creaks)

Renee?

(bell tolls)

Wait a minute.

Oh, fuck it.

(bell tolls)

(motorcycle revs)

(siren blares)

(car honks)

(Officer chattering)

- Okay. All right.

(motorcycle revs)

(car door slams)

(door creaks)

- Oh, hi Eve.

Uh, uh, listen...

I hope it's okay that I borrowed your office

for a couple of hours this morning

since I'm in transition and without one.

Wallace suggested it.

- Oh, sure. That's fine.

- Well, he assured me it would be.

I just needed a quiet place to sit

and contemplate my future for a while, you know?

Eh.

But I gotta run because I have a plane to catch.

Thanks, a lot.

Ciao.

- Fuck her. (keys clatter)

Just what I needed.

(Eve sighs) (drawer slides)

(phone buttons beep)

(phone rings)

- [Harry] Hello?

- Harry, sweetheart.

Friend called all upset

because his wife's been arrested for shoplifting.

Any expertise in that area?

- [Harry] Well, larceny really, either petty or grand,

maximum penalty's one year imprisonment, hardly ever levied.

More usual punitive scenario is payment of fine

and promise of changed behavior.

- Even if she has priors?

- [Harry] Settle with the store,

they'll drop the charges. - Mirror, mirror, on the wall.

- [Harry] Now legally, shoplifting isn't a biggie.

It's more of a psychological--

- [Eve] Langley Flynn is the fairest of all.

(dramatic vocal music)

- [Harry]...his wife was sent to a shrink

after a rash of shoplifting, diagnosed as a kleptomaniac.

(knocking on door)

- I'm really sorry, but did I leave my compact in here?

- Um...

I didn't see it, but let me check.

- I was using it right over here.

- Oh, here it is. It must have fallen.

- Oh, great.

It might seem silly, all this for a compact,

but it was my mother's, so I'd be really upset if I lost it.

Even though I leave the damn thing everywhere.

- I understand completely.

- Thanks.

Well, I'm really gonna be late now.

Bye.

- Margot, Eve.

I'm going back to my sister's tonight,

so I won't have to drive there and back in the morning.

Remind Wallace to call the senator,

type up the governor's bio,

and most important, pick up my suit from the cleaners.

I want you to check it with the manager

standing right there,

and if there is anything wrong,

have them redo it for pickup in the afternoon.

That is my lucky suit.

And if anything is gonna get me the judgeship, it is.

(soft tense music fades)

(keyboard clacks)

I'm sorry. I'm back.

You have to leave, I'm sorry.

I don't think Madeline likes you in her room

when she's not here.

"The goal of the women who fight

is to lift their adversary's skirt,

so that the spectators will see her sex.

To have thick pubic hair is a political guarantee.

The woman derives her ferocity from its abundance."

(Eve laughs)

Oh, come on.

"Political guarantee."

No such thing.

(insects chirping) (owl hoots)

(film projector clicking)

(tense dramatic vocal music)

(tense dramatic vocal music continues)

(woman grunts)

(tense dramatic vocal music fades)

- Oh. (Annunciata snaps)

(instant camera whirs)

Wow!

- I'm sorry to bother you.

Can you tell me where to find a liquor store around here?

- Not one that's open.

- You mind if I pour myself a drink?

- Get her a glass, will you, Ed?

(glass clatters)

(lighter flicks)

- Can I bum one of your cigarettes?

- You a closet smoker?

- No, I just don't have an addictive personality.

- Anal compulsive problem.

- You Ed's grandmother?

(Annunciata laughs)

- She's my aunt.

- Come on, let's take some pictures

of Annunciata's fabulous gams.

- Okay.

Now, you can learn to be feminine too.

It's not something that comes to you naturally.

(instant camera whirs)

You gotta work at it.

(instant camera whirs)

When I was your age, I had the grace of a truck driver.

I trained myself to be feminine and sexy

by studying other women.

(instant camera whirs)

You just have to practice every day.

You'll get it. Believe me.

(instant camera whirs)

(door creaks)

- [Eve] What are you doing?

- [Annunciata] Body doubling. Ya ever heard of it?

- [Eve] Yeah, of course.

- Ugly bodies become perfect by magic.

- I hate him.

- Congratulations.

You finally saw the light.

- He was perfect.

I was so careful.

I made beautiful love.

And he was telling me

how much he wanted me.

And then the phone rang...

(bottle scrapes) (Emma sobs)

and she starts bitching about money or something like that.

And then he looks at me like somehow it's my fault!

I hate him!

(drink pours) (bottle thuds)

It's over.

(hard swallow)

(Emma sniffles)

You ever been married, Eve?

- No.

- Never?

You and Maddie, huh?

She hasn't had a boyfriend for at least a year, you know?

Poor thing.

- Well, maybe she's just been busy.

- Yeah.

- You know, Eve's right.

Men take up too much fuckin' time.

Just think how much time you're gonna have now, Emma.

- For what?

- For your business.

(Emma snorts)

- That'll never be anything.

I miss him.

I know he doesn't give as much as I do,

but it's harder for him.

He's scared.

(sobbing)

Oh, I just love him too much!

- Love...

Honey, you just gotta grab your moment

when they're not looking.

You grab your fifteen minutes of heaven,

and don't expect anything more.

Hey, Ed,

why don't you put my music on?

Let's show these girls my new dance routine.

This is all men really care about.

(soft seductive music)

Now watch closely, girls.

So if you do this well, any man will want you.

The first thing you gotta remember...

it's all about power.

(soft seductive music continues)

(soft seductive music continues)

You gotta make 'em believe you got whatever they desire.

(soft seductive music continues)

You gotta be everybody's dream.

(soft seductive music continues)

(tense drum music sting)

Everything to everybody.

(soft seductive music continues)

You gotta erase yourself.

You gotta become like...

generic.

- Archetypal?

- [Annunciata] Whatever.

Come on.

Shake it, girl.

(soft seductive music continues)

Come on.

Shake it.

Shake it.

(soft seductive music continues)

- Rick...

I am yours.

(fade in tense drum music, vocalizing)

(tense drum music, vocalizing continues)

(tense drum music, vocalizing fading)

(soft seductive music)

- Ed, walk me home.

- [Emma] Oh, a dream...

Oh my gosh.

You are...

You are so alone.

- [Eve] Wow.

Let's try to see a shooting star.

(Eve exhales)

Look.

The Man in the Moon.

- Emma told me the moon was a woman.

- Yeah, she would.

- You don't believe that?

- My father showed me the Man in the Moon

when I was a little girl.

And I believe him.

(soft string music)

(soft string music continues)

(door clatters)

Are you in therapy?

- Are you?

- Where do you wanna go?

- My truck's downtown.

(bell tolls)

(mechanical whirring)

- They're gonna nail you this time,

unless you get some help.

Your behavior seems pretty self-destructive to me,

and I think-

- Maybe when my defense is over,

we can have a nice little chat about all of this.

But until then, let's not give them so much power, shall we?

And for once in your life,

see if you can hold off on your judgment of my behavior.

(door clatters)

- I can pay off the store.

- Eve, you are not listening.

That isn't the point.

(engine starts)

- I am trying to help you.

But if you don't want it, fuck you.

(engine revs)

- Good morning.

Hey, that's not the right attitude.

- It's not?

(phone faintly rings)

- Hey.

- Any last words of advice?

- You're perfect, and you can't lose.

- Oh, Wallace, stop saying that!

It makes me even more nervous.

- Go home.

Get your beauty sleep, stop worrying.

- How can I stop worrying?

I'm afraid that he's gonna find out

that I didn't vote for him.

I'm afraid that the year of the woman is over.

I'm afraid that-

- I am not gonna listen to this anymore.

You're being ridiculous.

Now, go home.

(Eve sighs)

- Fuck.

Get a hold of yourself.

- [Renee] Eve!

- [Eve] Oh.

Oh...

You scared me.

- Oh, I'm sorry. The, uh, door was open.

Can I come in?

- [Eve] Absolutely.

Let me put this away.

I was just about to pour myself a glass of wine.

I've had such a crazy day.

You want one?

- Uh, no.

I'm okay. Thanks.

(wine pours)

(Renee sighs)

I just uh...

I wanted to apologize for leaving the way I did yesterday.

- Is that why you came all the way over here?

Forget it!

It was actually good for me.

I got a lot done.

- Yeah?

Well, I just felt...

I don't know, I felt bad sneaking out

(chuckle) without saying anything.

You know, I mean, it just felt easier at the time. So...

- Look, don't give it another thought.

It was nothing.

How about a water?

- Uh...

No, thanks. I'm, I'm fine.

- I figured a little wine would help me relax.

I really have to sleep tonight.

God forbid I look haggard for the governor.

- There is something else.

I...

You know, um...

I'm really attracted to you.

But I...

I don't want this kind of relationship.

I got frightened because,

because this seems really familiar to me.

I mean, I know how to do this.

I know how to do this.

I've been doing it for years, and

and I moved here to help myself change.

I...

I don't wanna be in this kind of relationship.

I want a different kind.

(chuckles) I...

I should go.

- Yes.

I have a lot to prepare.

- Yeah.

Okay.

(door clatters)

(hard banging)

(door creaks)

- You know, um...

I thought I should stay here tonight.

I have to be at school early and,

and I'll be sharper if I get a good night's rest.

And I knew you wouldn't mind,

since you've been staying in my room, using my things.

Anyway...

I'll be gone before you even get up in the morning.

You won't even know I've been here.

- You've seen my sunglasses?

(unnerving music)

No...

(eerie whispering)

(unnerving music continues)

(gavel slams)

(dramatic string music)

(Eve breathing heavily)

(dramatic string music continues)

(Eve gasps)

(dramatic vocal music)

(Eve wheezing)

(dog barks) (vacuum hums)

(door clatters)

(heels clacking)

(heels clacking)

(mysterious vocal music)

(doorknob rattles)

You fuckin' bitch!

I think I have a broad base of support

because I'm fair and open-minded,

and yet at the same time,

I'm not intimidated by strong opposition.

I'm not afraid of a fight.

(Governor chuckles)

- [Governor] You ought to think about politics

instead of the judiciary.

- Oh, well, thank you, Governor,

but I think I'll leave politics to the masters,

such as yourself.

I don't like the spotlight that much.

- Neither do I.

(Governor chuckles)

That's good.

That's very good.

Excellent.

Do you have any family here in California?

(glass clinks) - Oh, oh!

Oh, I'm so sorry.

- That's all right. - [Eve] So sorry.

- [Governor] Don't worry about that.

Patricia will get that.

No problem.

- So sorry.

- Don't worry about it.

Tell me about your family.

- My mother died when I was thirteen,

and my father remarried recently and retired to Florida.

- Oh, yes. I'm familiar with his work.

He's a brilliant thinker.

He's brilliant.

Any brothers or sisters?

- One sister, working on her doctorate at UCLA.

- You know, there's something I don't understand,

and please, don't be offended, but...

(Governor chuckles)

Why haven't you, such a beautiful woman, ever been married?

- Oh! (laughs)

Well, Governor, um...

I've always been deeply committed to my work,

which involves extremely long hours.

And I've never really felt that I could do justice

to both a career and a family.

- My gosh, that thought seems very sad to me.

I couldn't imagine life without my daughters.

Aren't you close with your sister?

- Well, we've both been very busy with our careers.

- Yes, but don't you feel isolated?

Do you miss not having a family?

Oh, it doesn't matter.

I suppose living alone just gives you more time to read,

doesn't it?

- It does. (chuckles)

- Come to think of it, I don't know how we've done it.

Raising five daughters.

My wife is a saint.

(Governor chuckles)

(car door slams)

(soft dramatic string music)

- Why the fuck didn't I say I was engaged?

(soft dramatic string music continues)

What a stupid idiot I am!

(cars honking)

(soft dramatic string music continues)

(engine starts)

(engine revs) Fuck!

(soft dramatic string music continues)

(phone buzzes)

Isolated!

Ha!

I'm gonna kill her.

I'm gonna fuckin' kill her.

That fucking bitch.

Fucking bitch!

(tires screeching)

(soft dramatic string music continues)

(car door slams)

(Eve yells)

(door thuds)

(soft dramatic string music fades)

(Edwina breathing heavily)

- Hey!

Hey, is that Eve's car I see? (laughs)

Hey, where are you?

Come on, we're having a party,

gonna welcome the new doctor into the family.

- You fucking bitch!

You fucking bitch, you stole my clothes?

- Yeah, I did good! I'm a doctor.

It brought me luck. I look good in it, don't I?

Give it to me, it's mine!

(Maddie cackles)

Take it off! (Maddie squeals)

Take it off! It's mine!

(Maddie laughs)

I'll rip it off!

- Wait a minute! Here, let me do it!

There, now it's ruined!

I suppose you wanna give it to me now it's all fucked up!

(Eve and Maddie screaming)

I could use a drink.

- Ugggh!

You fucking bitch!

(Eve grunts)

(Eve screams)

(Eve breathes heavily)

(tense unnerving vocal music)

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(Eve grunts)

(water splashes)

(Eve sobs)

(tense unnerving music)

(tense unnerving music fades)

(Eve breathes heavily)

(Eve breathes heavily)

(door slams)

(water splashing)

(water continues splashing)

- I called Dad.

To tell him about my PhD.

But he was more interested in how your interview

with the Governor went.

(water splashes)

Come on. Get in.

Come on.

(water splashes)

So, how'd it go?

- I blew it.

- Come on. You never blew anything.

- I'm not married.

(Maddie laughs)

- Oh, God.

- Stop laughing. I'm serious.

- (laughs) Oh, how can you be?

What does being married have to do with being a judge?

(water splashes)

Do you remember the last time we took a bath together?

You were acting like a spoiled brat.

And you took this really big shit.

- I did not!

- You got spanked,

and I got left in the bathtub with your shit.

- Oh, Madeline, you're making this up.

- You were constipated for months.

- You're such a liar!

(water splashes)

(lighter flicks)

(water splashes)

Well, if it's not about money, then why?

- It's erotic.

- Come on! Be serious.

- "Sexually, kleptomaniacs are frigid.

The moment she succeeds in her theft, she gets an orgasm.

Female sex perversion is a sexually aberrated woman

as she is. 1935."

(book thuds)

How about something a little more current?

"The thefts are attempts to acquire

the superior genital equipment of the father.

In other words, penis envy."

- Oh, come on! Don't be ridiculous.

- I've been deprived.

- I am not gonna have this kind of discussion with you.

- I steal to stop me from killing myself or anyone else!

- Why did you lie to me?

- I lie to myself. Why should you be any different?

You look just like mom when she was a kid.

Boy, am I ugly.

(Maddie chuckles)

Okay, watch Dad now.

He's about to get all pissed off

'cause he's losing some stupid card game.

Hm.

(tense drum music, vocalizing)

- He pushed her down.

There was blood on her mouth.

- What are you talking about?

- Something.

It's later that night.

(tense drum music, vocalizing)

(tense drum music, vocalizing continues)

(tense drum music, vocalizing continues)

(tense drum music, vocalizing continues)

Her eyes.

I went to help her.

That's not what happened.

(pen scribbles)

I went to him.

(music fades)

(tense unnerving music)

(unnerving vocal music)

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(tense drum music)

(tense drum music continues)

(Eve gasps)

(tense drum music continues)

(rope snaps)

(soft dramatic vocal music)

(Eve sobs)

(soft dramatic music continues)

My rope.

My rope was cut.

(Eve sobs)

(soft string music fades)

I'm scared.

- Yeah, I know.

(Eve softly sobs)

(door thuds)

(phone beeps)

(phone rings)

(phone beeps)

- [Margot] Where have you been?

I've been calling your carphone all day.

Well, it's official.

The governor submitted your name to the state bar committee

late this afternoon.

Congratulations.

(door creaks)

(door clatters)

(car door alarm beeps)

(car door clicks)

(engine starts)

(soft string music)

(car door slams)

(soft string music continues)

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- What are you doing?

(soft string music continues)

- I'm burying the baby.

- What baby?

- Like a baby that comes out with my period.

Every month, a baby tries to take hold,

and then it gets washed away.

I have all of my babies buried here since my first period.

(soft piano music)

- What were you cutting on your leg last night?

(soft piano music continues)

Why did you do that?

(soft piano music continues)

- I wanted to carve hate into my bone.

(dramatic vocal string music)

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(Eve panting)

(Eve grunts)

(dramatic string music)

(Edwina grunts)

(dramatic string music continues)

(Edwina grunts)

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