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Take me by the hand

We walk beside the river.

Take me by the hand again.

We won't be...

looking for you for two days.

I have this hot article on Cajun rituals, and it's a hot item.

Everybody seems to be doing something on it.

Oh, by the way, she's been looking for you.

Who? Who?

Nora.

Nora Highway.

She's the woman that went underground, apparently after her husband was killed

in that voodoo ritual.

They finally found her down in New Orleans.

After looking for several months, she apparently warned everybody to forget

and the whole bloody mess.

I think it's just another dirty story.

Sex, drugs, homosexuality.

But if that's what they think voodoo is, fine.

Actually, she's the absolute authority on voodoo.

I think you better leave right away.

Oh, and by the way, take Connie with you.

Since you've been married to her, you're more alive and more imaginative.

Are you sure they're off?

Not again.

It didn't work.

How was I to know he was gay, right?

Listen, Courtney, I wanted you to know I'm really not into this anymore.

I only do it because you like me to. I don't think people are into this kind of

thing anymore.

When we get to Louisiana, we'll try this game with the Cajun.

The brave Cayman hunter.

I'm sure they'd be into him.

You know, Connie, I really like this game a lot.

It makes me so jealous, you know?

It's that jealousy that really turns me on.

But I want you to know, you mean everything to me.

I'd like to try this game with that Norma Highway.

Bet she's been waiting all her life for something like this.

Here we go.

Now the real adventure begins.

or Nora Highway?

Found him.

You know, I've really had it with the society.

I'd prefer to remove myself completely and not even deal with it.

Um, yeah.

Do you still write, though?

I'll sign my checks, if that's what you mean.

Well, then I guess you'll continue to write for a long time.

You know, all your novels are bestsellers.

If you're not writing, then what are you doing?

Oh, I exercise.

I pour myself drinks.

Not really.

I read.

And I garden.

I really love to go fishing.

Would you like us to go?

Do you have any regrets?

No.

Well, only the men.

But not really.

Because the kind of man that I'd like to meet doesn't exist around here.

Deep.

Complex.

The type of man who's always involved in some kind of a crisis.

Anyway, I'm not very exciting.

No, that's not true.

I think you're fascinating, but maybe a little too intellectual for me.

Oh, let's not get picky.

Who's offering anyway?

So, when should we start?

Tomorrow, if that's okay with you.

Tomorrow? Tomorrow is fine. I told you, I have all the time in the world.

So, will your wife be coming with us?

I don't know.

She may.

But she gets bored pretty easily, so... She may not.

That's what you think. We've been married for one year.

And I'm still here, aren't I?

Well, don't limit your destiny.

Anyway, thinking of your work, um... I have something very

interesting that I'd like to show you tonight.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Our job here may be a very difficult one. It may take a long time.

First of all, the Cajuns are scattered throughout the region and they don't

to be interviewed by reporters.

In general, they don't want their way of life invaded.

There is really no connection between the Cajun and voodoo rituals, but

some of them live here in the swamp, they become involved.

There is a name of a person which I can give to you, and he possibly can help

you find a cottage for rent.

Who is he?

His name is Boudreau Richelieu.

Where do I find him?

I'm not sure, but I know he's somewhere around here.

Okay. Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We'll be right back.

We've lost in the night.

What do you think of this guy Boudreaux?

He's not bad.

He's not an easy guy to find either.

But, looks like he's a pretty good guy.

You know, I don't think we can play our sexy games with him.

He might just fall in love.

I could never leave you.

This is the house.

But according to Nora, it's the right thing to do.

I'd rather stay here than a hotel anyway.

I could care less about this place.

Give me New York City any day.

Okay, here's the money we agreed upon.

Now if I need you, I know where I can find you.

You can clean up a little bit in the meantime, if you want.

You can forget it.

And get back quick.

I don't like to stay alone.

Don't worry.

You'll be safe here.

What's going on?

I'm afraid.

What happened to you?

I'm afraid.

Why are you afraid?

We're not that far from the city.

Besides, I'm here with you.

Look, why don't you get dressed? We'll go see Nora.

We'll wait for her, okay?

Oh, no, no, thank you.

I've had enough tonight.

One should have a very good reason for getting drunk, and I don't have one.

So, what's my reason?

Her.

She's talking about you.

What do you think? I'm not telling the truth?

No.

No one ever tells the whole truth.

Not even when they're joking, so I don't see why you should be any exception.

What about you?

You always tell the truth?

I try to.

But not since I quit writing all that bullshit about love and about finding

perfect man.

Why did you stop looking for the perfect man?

Life is a strange thing.

You can always find something that doesn't exist.

Okay. Okay.

Let's just drink to all the broken hearts, huh?

Cheers.

Nora was very kind to let us stay here tonight.

Besides, we missed the last ferry.

Not tonight.

I'm not in the mood.

Where's Connie?

She's gone.

Where?

Where'd she go?

She went to look for the truth.

York City.

Yeah, my name is Courtney, and the number is very quick.

212 -743 -3313.

Right. City editor says, please.

Thank you.

Hi, Bill.

Courtney, it's been a while since I've heard from you.

It's getting close to the deadline.

Look, I'm going to need some more time on this article, Bill.

I have a few leads I'm going to follow up on, but I'm having some personal

problems. What sort of personal problems?

Problems with Connie.

Anything I can do?

No. I just need more time.

Courtney, it's getting close to the deadline. Forget about your personal

problems and work on the article.

All right.

All right, I'll tell you. I'll call you when I have something.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Bye.

You've outdone yourself this time.

You know, you don't have to go this far.

Degrading yourself like this just to arouse me?

Stop it!

I'm talking to you.

Connie, the game's over.

You bitch!

want to stay here in this place with that beast?

Go away.

It's all your own doing.

This time it's over.

He's different.

He may be like a beast, but he makes me feel alive.

Okay.

If you want to fuck him for a while, that's just fine.

But when you're through, you know where to find him.

You know, it's hard to believe they've sacrificed humans in their sacred

rituals. Keep reading.

You have a lot to learn.

So, four hours.

Has she been walking around?

Yes.

And since you last spoke.

It's all your fault, you know.

You take me to these beautiful places.

All I can think about is taking photographs.

Okay.

Well, now I want to take you to a fabulous place.

Has the best seafood restaurant around.

Relax. Now tell me what's going on.

Listen, I don't want to talk about it.

You're a very kind and patient woman, right?

But I'm a pain in the ass. I already told you what kind of a person I am.

Well, where should I begin?

Keep everything but the end.

So tell me, is she going to get tired of this man?

She gets tired of everything in the end.

But this time, the answer is no.

This place has had a strange effect on people.

It has a strange effect on me. Strange.

No. Bullshit. I don't buy that.

Save it for your brochure.

It may seem like bullshit, but it's not.

This is a place that paralyzes you.

You don't fall in love with a person here, but rather you become grossly

obsessed with the environment.

Things may seem simple here, but they're not.

It's not like our world.

Here there is no middle ground.

Yes, I understand.

Things are either black or white, good or bad.

And for outsiders like us, it really catches us off guard.

So anyway...

Would you like to stay at my place tonight?

Alright.

Horton.

Sleeping with me is not the answer to your problem.

Are you worried I'll think you're too easy?

No.

I don't have a problem with things too easy.

Easy, but only when I want to be.

Honey's coming with me. Why don't you just go away and leave us alone?

No.

I'm not going without her.

It's too late.

She's mine now.

I'm begging you.

Please, man.

Just let me see her.

Five minutes ago you wanted to pay me and now you're begging me?

I don't understand you people.

Come on.

But if you lay one finger on her, watch out.

What do you want?

Say what you want now and leave.

I can't leave without you.

At least let me stay long enough to get used to the idea that you've really left

me.

You shouldn't stay here.

It's better if you go.

You seem like you're in some kind of a trance.

Why are you so obsessed with him?

This doesn't concern you.

There's a time to love and a time to eat.

I already told you, not right now.

No! No!

No!

Boudreaux!

I done told you don't you did it again.

Stop!

Stop! Don't be so rough with him. You're much stronger than he is.

I know. That's why you chose me.

I can't take it anymore.

Are you jealous?

No. Not of him or anyone else. I just don't like him hanging around.

Make sure he's gone before I get back.

Bye.

How are you?

Are you worried about me or about Courtney?

I'm worried about both of you.

Because both of you have the same problem.

I know he sleeps at your place.

Not every night.

Not in my bed.

Not yet, anyway.

Well, if you want him, he's all yours. You can take him with you.

You'll be doing me a favor.

You act like he's some kind of a rabid dog.

And why not?

You're like the monkey who tried to catch the stars.

What are you talking about?

The monkey who climbed a tree to catch the stars.

And when he couldn't reach them, he waited until daylight when there were no

more stars.

And he said if the stars don't exist, then there is nothing to catch.

You know any other stupid stories?

You know what your problem is, dear?

You can use your crotch in many ways, but you can't use it to think.

Look, if you need a shoulder to cry on, you can use my shirt. It will dry later.

Have a good day.

And don't worry about the rabid dogs, because there are many around here.

But there will be one less, because he's coming with me.

Come on, Courtney.

I'm coming.

You can come in.

Listen, could you give me a hand tomorrow?

I want to start taking pictures again.

Why not?

You know, Connie and I cleared everything up.

I'm going to go back to New York after this job.

You know, I think we ended everything on a pretty good note.

What's cleared up?

What's ended?

Our marriage is ended.

But it doesn't mean we won't get back together someplace else.

Somewhere other than this.

Well, I'm very happy for you both.

Thank you very much.

It doesn't matter.

We're just castaways here.

As far as Connie's concerned, it's just a matter of luck.

I don't think she likes me.

No, I don't think she does.

She thinks we slept together.

Why are you laughing?

Nothing.

Just that double standard.

You can do it, but you can't.

Oh, wait. That is Kama Sutra.

Let's just cut the bullshit and make love.

Hey,

you, out of my way. I look at you and you look...

Thank you.

Can't stop thinking about her, can you?

I didn't hear you come up.

I'm going to go back to New York.

I can't stay here with her around.

I thought maybe I could take her place.

Sorry.

I really am.

Courtney, there's something I should tell you.

The same kind of thing happened to me with my husband.

And I didn't know what to do.

Perhaps it is better for everybody if you do go back to New York.

What do you mean?

I'd rather not discuss it.

Tell me!

Connie.

They're going to kill her. I don't know when or how, but they're going to kill

her.

Courtney, he's never going to find you here.

Why is he looking for me?

Everything is over between us.

There are no better feelings.

He's going to try to kill you.

But I'm not going to let that happen.

I love you.

I need you.

I can't live without you.

Thank you.

I'm looking for Boudreaux Richelieu. Do you know where I can find him?

I don't know nobody with that name.

But I saw him working here a couple of weeks ago.

I've owned this place for 20 years. Ain't nobody ever worked here but that

neighbor.

All right, thanks.

You're welcome.

You know, you really oughtn't to worry about your wife.

She's probably got all her mother's.

Like most women, they do that, so don't worry about it. And those voodoo stories

that you've been telling me about, that's just rumors and things that

really learn out down here, and I wouldn't worry about it, especially a

journalist like yourself.

But I do wish you luck, and I hope to find her and all, okay?

We'll see you later.

Nora?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Subject is not here.

Woodrow!