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NARRATOR: This is my boss, Jonathan Hart, a self-made millionaire.

He's quite a guy.

This is Mrs. H. She's gorgeous.

She's one lady who knows how to take care of herself.

By the way, my name is Max.

I take care of both of them,

which ain't easy,

'cause when they met, it was murder.

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[WHIMPERS]

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JONATHAN: It's better if I meet you at the party.

I have a few stops to make first.

Deanne wrote down the address for me.

Me, late?

I wouldn't miss one of Marlene's soufflés

for all the steak in Texas.

See you later.

Oh.

Hey, I'm sorry. Mr. Hart.

Don't tell me I forgot about an appointment.

No, I was in the neighborhood.

I was gonna drop by and talk to Drew about a few things.

I expect him back any second. Wait for him in his office.

You're leaving kinda early. Uh, yeah.

You going someplace? Uh, yeah.

I've got kind of a big one tonight.

Oh, well, don't worry about me,

I'll just sit around, read a book, talk to myself.

Good night, Mr. Hart.

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Alpha Centauri. I'd know her anywhere.

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

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God, you came out of nowhere.

I don't believe you walked across the street like that.

You didn't even look.

Everybody's in such a damn hurry.

Aw. [GROANS]

My wife bought me this shirt for my birthday.

She's gonna kill me.

Here, uh...

wipe that off.

I'll, uh, pay for whatever damage there is.

You know, the trouble with people is

they think money fixes everything.

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She did the whole thing without any formal training.

Don't you think that's just grand?

Where's Jonathan? I am starved.

I'm sure he'll be along any minute now.

He said he had a few stops to make.

Well, some stops take longer than others.

You devil.

[CHUCKLES]

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Excuse me. What day is it?

The 21st.

Thursday?

All day long.

[ENGINE STARTS]

Could you take me to this address?

All right. Thank you, Max. Goodbye.

So, what's the good news?

Well, Max hasn't heard from him either.

I just don't understand it.

He always calls if he's gonna be held up.

Come on, the soufflé is up, or it's on its way up.

He'll be along in a minute. [DOORBELL RINGS]

What did I tell you? I have it, Grace.

Jonathan, you better have a good excuse.

Darling, where have you been?

Are you all right?

Come on.

They're holding dinner for us.

[LIGHT PIANO MUSIC PLAYING]

Truth is, Jonathan,

she thought you'd found yourself some luscious blonde.

JENNIFER: Oh, Marlene.

SUSAN: Finally, Jonathan.

And I thought it was only we doctors

who couldn't get anywhere on time.

[CHUCKLING]

Ooh. Hors d'oeuvres.

No, thank you. I already ate.

Jonathan, if you stopped for a hamburger to escape my soufflé...

Oh, Grace.

Grace, would you bring Mr. Hart

a scotch and water, please? GRACE: Yes, ma'am.

Just water. Sparkling?

No, thanks, just water.

Well, excuse me.

Is anything wrong?

You really are very lovely.

Oh, well, thank you very much.

Were you planning on skipping dinner

and going straight to dessert?

Hey, hi, Jennifer. Hi.

Jonathan, pal, I'm glad you could make it.

Listen, you up for a couple of sets tomorrow?

Sid and Don are just itching for some good doubles.

Tennis.

Well, if you could get the ladies there,

we could make it water polo.

[CHUCKLES]

GRACE: Your water, Mr. Hart.

Darling. Mr. Hart.

Oh.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Uh, uh...

Maybe we should drop the watersports.

It looks like maybe you've had a couple too many.

Jonathan, why are you acting so strange?

Sorry.

Say, where were you? Why were you so late?

Jonathan? I'm not sure.

Are you feeling all right? Are you sick?

Well, I do have kind of a... headache.

Well, then, let's go home.

Jonathan.

Sorry, but, uh...

...who are you?

Jonathan, I am not enjoying this.

Neither am I.

But...

I don't know who you are.

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I don't know... who anybody is.

Grace...

would you ask Dr. Kendall to meet us in the bedroom?

Yes, ma'am.

Come on over here.

Jennifer, what is it?

Oh, Susan, it's Jonathan.

He may have been in an accident or something.

He's acting rather peculiar.

I asked my husband to get my bag out of my car.

How do you feel?

Sort of strange.

I don't think he knows who you are.

Are you in any pain?

Well, I have kind of a headache.

Were you driving?

No.

Yes, I think I was, uh...

riding a bike.

Mm.

He's got a nice little bump back here.

Oh.

How are you doing, tiger?

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♪ ♪

So here we are.

[WHINING] Hi.

Hello, little guy.

He is a little guy? Yes, he is.

His name is Freeway.

That's because we found him on the freeway.

Look familiar?

Us. Mm-hm.

Nice-looking couple. Yes, very.

Thought I heard you two. How was the party?

Uh, Max.

Max, there's been a little accident.

You okay?

Oh, I'm fine. It's not me, it's Mr. H.

We're not exactly sure what happened.

Uh, Jonathan...

Jonathan?

This is Max. Max takes care of us.

He's our houseman, our chauffeur

and our friend.

How do you do, Max? Hi. Hello, Mr. H.

JENNIFER: Mr. H. has had a little touch of amnesia.

Dr. Kendall said it's only temporary.

Aw, come on.

You two are putting me on because...

You're trying to get back at me because I...

Jeez, Mrs. H. Amnesia?

You mean he can't remember nothing?

I'm sorry, Mr. H,

especially for all those great things you ain't rememberin'.

I'm really tired.

Oh, well, let's go to be... Let's go upstairs.

This way.

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Good night, Max. Good night.

Good night, Max.

Yeah.

Nice to meet you.

I'd feel better if he went to the hospital,

but you know Jonathan.

With or without a memory,

he's so strong-minded.

"Strong-minded."

If it was me, you'd say "pig-headed."

Please, Drew, let's not start up here.

Why not?

You two having a good time?

We had a wonderful time. Thank you, Marlene.

What was that Jonathan was saying

about somebody in a window?

Strange, wasn't it? Something about a blond woman.

A blond woman?

Mm-hm. He had some kind of hallucination

about her dying, being killed.

Anyway, talk to you tomorrow?

We'll play tennis? Yes, see you at the club.

How about 1:00?

Absolutely, I gotta work on my...

No, 12:00, I gotta work on my tan.

All right. Bye-bye.

SUSAN: Great dinner.

Thank you. I worked real hard.

Here we are.

Oh, no, the yellow...

The yellow and the green toothbrushes are yours.

Not that it makes any difference,

because if you forget...

Because I'm... I'm always...

forgetting.

Here, these are yours.

Sometimes I...

wear the tops, but I... Tonight...

You just wear the whole thing.

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I do very well.

Ha.

At just about everything.

We're very happy.

You remember?

Not really.

But to tell you the truth, looking at you,

I don't see how it could be otherwise.

[CHUCKLES]

Maybe you ought to remember to forget more often.

I've got the feeling that I've forgotten

some pretty memorable moments.

Well... memories aren't everything.

We can always make some new ones.

And besides...

it isn't every day that a man gets to go to bed...

with a total stranger who just happens to be his wife.

You are so lovely.

Oh, Jonathan, this is so strange.

Right. Got you. I know exactly where you mean.

I appreciate it, sergeant. So long.

Well, what did he say?

They found the car downtown.

There's a ticket on it, but no damage.

Oh.

You said he's hurt?

Well, he's got a little bump on the back of his head.

Nothing serious.

The skin wasn't broken or nothin'?

No. Why?

Oh, I don't know.

I found some bloodstains on his handkerchief

and a couple of spots on his suit.

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Well, it looks okay, except for the parking ticket.

Do you have any idea what you were doing here?

I don't remember.

Isn't that Mr. Kendall's office up there?

That's right.

Maybe you went to see him.

It's funny that he wouldn't mention that.

Maybe we should go up there

and see if his memory is as bad as mine.

Right.

Okay, I'll watch the cars.

Millie told me you were here last night.

I'm sorry we missed each other.

As a matter of fact, Jonathan,

I was just getting ready to call to tell you.

Drew, something must have happened between the time

Jonathan visited here and arrived at the party.

We don't have any idea what it might have been.

We thought that you might.

Jonathan, are you all right?

I don't know. Maybe it's...

nothing, but I have...

the feeling that something happened here.

I saw you.

Well...

unless this amnesia thing is catching,

I certainly don't remember.

Darling, maybe we ought to go home.

You look like you could do with a little rest.

Yeah, I think we ought to.

The important thing is to take care of yourself.

Thanks, Drew. Sure.

So long, Drew. So long, Jonathan.

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Very nice.

See anything interesting? Oh, uh...

I was doing a little bird watching.

I spotted a scarlet tanager, believe it or not.

Sort of like being on safari.

MAX: Keeps the species flourishing.

JENNIFER: I'll bet.

Darling, is there something wrong?

Let me borrow those glasses.

Sure.

Put another nickel in the meter.

Th-there's no meter. It's a no-parking zone.

So stand in front of it.

What do you see?

Her apartment.

The blond?

Who is she?

Top floor, corner apartment.

Have you got a fingernail file?

Don't you think we ought to knock first?

[CLICKING]

Well, you haven't lost your memory altogether.

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Blood.

Whose?

The woman's.

How do you know?

[DOOR CLOSES]

Anybody home?

If you're looking to read the meter,

you're in the wrong place.

Okay, okay! That's enough.

If you're not the meter reader, then who are you?

Burt Kroll. This is my sister's place.

Just got back in town yesterday.

Been trying to reach her on the phone.

She's never been around.

I think something happened to her.

I knew this was no good.

She was looking for trouble.

What kind of trouble?

Fooling around with a married guy.

You the rich dude that's been keeping my sister?

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JENNIFER: Lieutenant,

don't you think the first question should be

whether or not my husband was here yesterday?

Well, if he ever gets his memory back,

he'll be able to tell us.

Right now, all I can do

is file a missing person's report for Miss Kroll.

What about the blood spot on the carpet?

What makes you so sure it's blood?

Isn't it?

Everybody's a detective.

Well, aren't you gonna test it or something?

What'll it tell us?

Whether or not it's blood.

Look, for all we know,

tomorrow your sister will walk through that door,

back from a great week in the mountains.

I don't think so.

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Could you ever imagine...?

Would you ever imagine...

that I could be involved with another woman?

I don't think so.

How would you know?

I'd know.

You would?

Do you think you knew that woman? That blond woman?

You mean in the biblical sense?

In any sense.

I keep having visions of her.

There's a man. He's, uh...

He's hitting her. He's trying to kill her.

He seems familiar to me, but...

I don't know.

You think that was the man who's keeping her?

Jonathan,

there was some blood found on your handkerchief.

Do you have any idea whose it might be?

Oh, I don't know, really.

I honestly don't know. I...

I don't know anything.

Darling.

You don't have to remember anything.

I love you.

And that's all you ever have to remember.

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I'm going to the hospital now.

Oh, really? So, what else is new?

How long will you be?

How long do you need?

I want you to leave the keys to your stash.

My what?

Your stash.

Why?

I have a headache.

Oh, really?

I thought you only had those at bedtime.

Why can't you take aspirin?

Come on, you know.

Those other things work so much faster.

Drew, you shouldn't get into the habit

of taking those other things for a simple headache.

I'm a big boy now, Susan.

I have big headaches.

Besides, there should be some advantage

of living here with a doctor.

Please, Drew, let's not get into it now.

Thank you, doctor.

Oh, by the way, uh,

how's our favorite patient doing?

Very nicely, thank you.

I talked to Jennifer this morning.

And she said that Jonathan is beginning to have some recall.

Oh, really? That's... That's wonderful.

I suppose it'll... be total?

Well, early recall is a good sign.

I have to run.

Are you gonna be home for dinner tonight?

Well, if that's an offer,

it's the best one I've had today.

Well, the day is still young,

and I'm sure so is she.

[DOOR CLOSES]

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JONATHAN: Are you allowed up here?

[BARKS]

You wouldn't kid me, would you?

You wouldn't take advantage of my weakened condition.

Because when I can remember, I'll get back at you.

I'll get back at you.

JENNIFER: Darling,

I was just about to run some errands.

Do you want to come with me?

No, thanks. I think I'll stay here with Freeway.

He'll watch out so I won't roll off the couch.

Bye.

Get you an OJ or something, Mr. H?

No, thanks, Max.

Freeway, get off that couch.

He lied to me.

He always does.

Maybe I could interest you in a couple of hands of gin.

Do we like to do that?

Certainly. All the time.

What else do we like to do, Max?

Well, the big poker game once a month,

the nags, the fights.

Remember a couple of weeks ago we caught Sugar Ray?

And last summer we went to Philly

to catch the Laker game,

and Magic made magic.

Easy, Max.

You're liable to pull a tendon.

But who needs those old games?

There's a whole new season comin' up.

What about you, Max?

Me? You and me?

Me and you go back a long way together.

Even before Mrs. H. Even before money.

Because when you were younger,

you weren't exactly the most promising citizen.

I wasn't?

No, I had to box your ears a little.

If you don't mind my saying so.

And for the rest, well, it's history.

Well, I... I sure owe you a lot, Max.

You don't owe me nothin'. You or Mrs. H.

What about her?

Let me tell you. That is one terrific lady.

You and she go together like... Like Romeo and Juliet,

like Gable and Lombard, like bacon and eggs.

She's the best thing that ever happened to us.

I gave you away at your wedding, you know.

So you don't remember so good, all right.

I don't remember so good either.

[SIGHS]

[SNAPS]

Forty-two points.

What?

Forty-two points.

That's what Magic scored the night of that game,

and Jennifer got thrown out of the audience

for making an unsportsmanlike comment.

That's right! You remember.

Yeah, I do remember.

[PHONE RINGS]

I'll get that.

Hello. DREW: Jonathan, Drew.

Oh, yeah.

How you doin'?

Pretty fair, thanks.

Listen, I know the last couple of days

we've been like two strangers.

I thought maybe we could get together, have a drink.

Sounds like a good idea.

We might be able to jar loose some old memories.

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I gotta tell you, Jonathan. Amnesia agrees with you.

You look terrific.

Thanks.

Oh, by the way,

Susan sent these along.

What are these?

Beats me. She just said, "Make sure he takes 'em."

Something about relieving pressure,

cranial pressure, something like that.

You think it's all right if I take one while drinking?

Ah. One drink can't hurt. Just drink slow.

By the way,

how's the missing-night investigation coming?

Any clues?

Not a thing.

Tell me something, Drew.

How well do you know me?

Oh, pretty well, I guess.

Am I the kind of guy that would, uh, fool around?

You mean, like having another woman on the side?

Yeah.

Uh-uh.

Not you, Jonathan.

You and Jennifer are the perfect couple.

As a matter of fact, I can't even imagine

you having a reason to...

But, on the other hand,

one never really knows what's going on

in other people's lives, do they?

Anything wrong?

Hey, Jonathan...

anything wrong?

I think we better go, hon... Drew.

Sure.

Hey, you all right?

Yeah.

Boy, are those pills strong.

Here, take off your coat. Get some air. That'll help.

Thanks. Sure.

Here, let me get your keys for you.

Yeah. Maybe when I get some air, I'll feel better.

Look, Jonathan, are you sure you're all right?

Yeah. I'll be okay.

I'd drive you, but I'm going

the other direction. I'm already late.

Give my love to Jennifer, huh?

Yeah. Okay.

I hate to be such a downer. [ENGINE STARTS]

I understand.

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[TIRES SQUEALING]

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[TIRES SQUEALING]

[CAR HONKS HONKING]

[TIRES SQUEALING]

[HORNS HONKING]

[HORNS HONKING]

[HORN HONKING]

[HORN HONKS]

[HORN HONKS]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Want some more?

Oh. No, Max. Thanks.

I don't like this. He's been gone for hours.

You got any ideas?

Yes.

Let's go find him.

Now.

♪ ♪

[ENGINE STARTS]

♪ ♪

Hello, Margaret.

Huh?

Aren't you Margaret?

[CHUCKLES] No, I'm Elsa.

Oh, you're Elsa. I'm sorry.

Anything I can do for you?

Yes. I left my keys in the car.

I was wondering if you could let me in the office.

Oh, well, I-I'm not supposed to let anybody...

Oh, I understand. I understand.

But, uh, I'll only be a few minutes,

and I'll leave the door open. How's that?

Well, I guess I can let you in.

The car.

How'd you know he'd be here?

Simple.

This is where he lost his memory,

and this is where he'll come to find it.

I'm gonna check the apartment.

Jonathan, are you there?

♪ ♪

Drew.

It was Drew.

Jennifer.

What are you doing here?

I just dropped by to bring a couple of Jonathan's things.

Then Selena was your friend.

Well, that's, uh, a delicate way to put it,

but, yes, as you real ladies would say,

she was my "little something on the side."

And you killed her? I didn't mean to.

I didn't come here to kill her, but, well, we had a fight.

After all, I was paying the freight on this joint.

I at least thought I should have some exclusivity. Don't you?

And you thought she was cheating?

Oh, I know she was.

I saw her through my telescope. With him.

Tried to con him off as her brother.

But it was... You wanna know the interesting...

The real irony, Jennifer?

I think Jonathan saw me do it through the same telescope.

Oh, Drew.

♪ ♪

Hey, Mr. H!

Mrs. H is looking for you!

I found her. Call the police.

Drew, you can't get away

with pinning the whole thing on Jonathan.

When he gets his memory back, you're finished.

Obviously, Jennifer, you haven't heard.

Jonathan had a terrible accident this afternoon.

What?

You killed him?

Yes.

Now, come on. [GASPS]

Come on. Oh!

Jennifer?

JENNIFER: No, Drew!

DREW: The grief-stricken widow

discovers her husband has a mistress on the side.

And decides on a 20-story swan dive.

Come on.

Come on. Get up there. Come on.

[JENNIFER GRUNTING]

[SCREAMS]

Drew!

Jonathan!

[GUNSHOT]

Drew!

Drew!

Drew!

Darling.

Are you all right? I'm fine. I...

"Darling?" Yeah.

You called me "darling." Jonathan...

Yeah, I did. Does that mean...?

Yeah, I guess it does. [LAUGHS]

You're back!

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♪ ♪

JONATHAN: If you had your pick,

would you prefer the other guy?

Come to think of it,

it was sort of titillating.

Titillating?

Sort of.

Well...

Then you did prefer the other guy.

Honestly, I can't remember.

Really? Mm.

You can't remember? Not really.

Well, maybe we should do something to arouse your memory.

Hm.

Shall I... get out the scrapbooks?

Uh-uh.

Turn off the light.

Oh.

[JENNIFER MOANS, GIGGLES]

Oh, yes, I remember you.

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