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MAN: April?

Take that outta your... Take that outta your mouth.

- April!

Robert was talking to you.

I was just reminding you that the judge has tremendous discretion

in these sentencing hearings,

so the impression that you make on him will count for a lot.

(CHILD FUSSING)

The most important thing is to stick to your statement.

Don't try to re-litigate what happened or whose fault...

Wyatt, hey. Stop it.

Hey, he can chew his shirt if it keeps him calm.

He shouldn't even be here.

Optics are important.

You need to keep the judge's focus on the fact

a young child.

Who we're putting on display like a prop.

- We've been over this. - Jake.

It's crucial that he see you as a mother whose child needs you.

I just don't wanna traumatise him.

It's a little late for that.

Let's just get through this, OK?

Hey, Wy, come on.

Come on, bud.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(on phone) WOMAN: I'll need to pull up the file. Can you hold, please?

APRIL: Yeah, no, uh-huh. I can wait.

Ooh!

Wyatt! Hey, honey. (KNOCKS ON WINDOW)

Wait for me in the car.

(KNOCKS ON WINDOW) Wyatt!

(DOG BARKING IN THE DISTANCE)

- Yes, hi. I'm here.

- April Harris.

a referral for Dr Reynolds?

No, no, no. He already saw Dr Reynolds.

She referred him to Dr Stevenson, but his office said that

we need a referral code before we can get an appointment, so...

- No, it's not for me.

It's for my son, Wyatt.

That's what I'm trying to explain.

Dr Stephenson won't give my son an appointment without a referral code.

- Thank you.

Yes. Tuesday works. 4:00pm.

I finally got Wyatt an appointment with that new doctor.

I just hope she's better than the last one.

He, the doctor's a he.

Then I hope he's better.

- Me too. - Hey.

Have a good day.

You too.

And uh... (CLEARS THROAT)

..don't overdo it, OK?

(radio) REPORTER: Calling for mild temperatures through the evening

tomorrow with a high of 63.

in the afternoon with a chance

Changing to light rain overnight...

Coffee's made! (DOG BARKING IN THE DISTANCE)

Jake! You're blocking me!

I told you to wait in the car, Wy.

Come on, we're late.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Wy, don't make me ask you again.

(CAR STARTING)

Wyatt.

In the car. Now.

(CLATTER) Wyatt!

Did you see that?

He deliberately kicked the ball at me.

I'm sure it was an accident.

You didn't see it.

Just take a breath, OK?

We need to talk about this commute.

You don't want me to work?

It's an extra 40 minutes each way, for just a few more bucks an hour.

My job pays his tuition.

Yeah, at a school that doesn't seem to be helping.

Let's not do this now, OK?

I just think he may be picking up on your stress levels...

- Nope. Not now. - April.

(CAR STARTING)

Wyatt, honey?

I'm sorry I yelled earlier.

Sometimes I have big feelings, too.

Just like you.

And that's OK.

But we gotta use our words, right?

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

OK, Boo.

Remember, Daddy is gonna pick you up after school

and take you to Ben's for a play date.

But you said we would get ice cream.

I'm sorry, Boo.

I need to take a shift over from one of the other nurses.

We can go tomorrow.

Oh.

Hey, Farrah.

Can, um, can Wyatt walk in with Ben?

FARRAH: Hey, Ben, catch up with Wyatt, OK?

BEN: Hey, Wyatt.

How cute are they?

Listen, April, I'm really sorry, I can't take Wyatt after school.

- Oh? - I was about to call you.

Um, when I told Ben that Wyatt was coming over, he got pretty upset.

Apparently, yesterday they were playing and Wyatt got mad

and hit him in the face with a Beyblade.

- Oh, my gosh. - Yeah.

- I am so sorry. - I just, um...

I think it might be best that the boys take a bit of a break

for a little while.

No, I understand.

We can talk about it tomorrow.

I know you have to go.

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

OK.

(LINE RINGING)

(voicemail) Hi, it's Jake. Now you talk! (BEEP)

Jake, call me, OK? It's important.

(GASPS)

(SIGHS)

(CAR BEEPS)

The Honourable Judge Reid presiding.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Good morning. Please be seated.

hearing for April Elizabeth Harris.

(CAR BEEPS)

Really?

Excuse me.

You hit my door.

I'm really sorry, sir.

I was just trying to get into my car.

Oh, yeah. You hit it.

I mean, barely.

I... heard it from all the way back there. So...

You didn't leave me any room. You blocked me in.

See? I can barely open my door.

So maybe just wait?

I was supposed to stand here and just...

..wait so I could get into my car?

You know, just use the other door.

I was here first. You blocked me in.

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

OK, you know what?

I really am sorry, sir.

I didn't mean to bump your car with my door.

But luckily you're here now,

so can you please move your car

so I can get in? Oh, my God.

I have a really long commute. I have to go.

That sounds like a "you" problem.

Excuse me?

I'm not going anywhere until we exchange information.

So you can pay for that damage.

Damage?

There...

There's nothing here. This is probably just dirt.

Don't touch my car.

What?

You don't think you did anything? Really?

Alright, then I'm gonna have to call the cops

and they'll come out here and decide. - You know what?

- I'm not doing this. - What? You're not doing this?

I am late for work. I have to go.

Wait, wait, wait. You'll stay as long as it takes.

Are you...

Hey! Hey! I got pictures of your plates.

What? You really think you're gonna get away with this?

Where are you going?

(CAR SPEEDS UP)

guilty plea,

it is my understanding that the prosecution has filed

victim impact statements from the victim's family.

- Is that correct? - Yes, Your Honour.

I also have the State's sentencing memorandum.

these recommendations?

the statutory maximum...

- Stop it.

ordered by the Court.

just in light of the facts

of the case and the harm caused by Ms Harris to the community.

(THEME MUSIC)

(LINE RINGING)

"You'll stay as long as it takes"?

Unbelievable!

(voicemail) Hi, it's Jake. Now you talk!

(SCOFFS)

(TYRE SCREECHING)

(SIGHS)

(HONKING)

(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS)

(DEEP BREATHING)

(PHONE RINGS)

Hello?

Frank from Meadows Academy.

Is everything OK?

incident today.

What happened?

paint on Wyatt's desk,

she just finished.

if you come pick him up.

Oh...

I'm late for work but I can call my husband.

we can all meet.

going forward.

Of course.

Yeah, OK.

(LINE RINGING)

I tried you twice, why didn't you call me back?

Sorry, I was in the shower, and then I got a work call.

from school.

Uh, yeah. Yeah, I was planning on it.

No, not after school, now.

There was another incident.

I think they're gonna kick him out of school.

(SIGHS) What happened?

with an entirely different kid.

They want us to come get him right away.

at nine and the CFO is joining.

Jake, I'm already on the road!

Well, they can't expect us to just drop everything.

They're on the verge of expelling him.

Can you please figure something out this one time?

- It is always me.

OK, fine. Uh...

(PHONE BEEPS)

Seriously? I...

No, my phone is dying, and the charger is not here.

I may have borrowed it

- Jake.

I just said I'm sorry, OK?

it could be a blessing in disguise.

Are you serious?

Yeah. We'll put him back in public school, get him a shadow.

or maybe even quit altogether.

you know?

Unbelievable.

Why is that so crazy?

He could do better if we're both not spread so thin.

No, honey. There is some guy following me, some jackass...

What? What are you talking about?

(REVVING)

April, tell me what happened.

Nothing. It was over nothing.

I barely touched his car with my door in the parking lot,

and he went off on me.

Oh, my God.

And now he's all bent out of shape because I wouldn't kowtow to him!

a deep breath.

- Jerk!

Don't provoke him, he might have a gun.

He's in a BMW.

- Honey... - I'm trying to let him pass!

Go around me!

I am! I am trying to let him pass.

Go around me!

He's not going!

There's no one else out here.

I don't know what's he's gonna do.

(REVVING CONTINUES)

What?

What is he doing?

April. Call 911 then call me right back.

Yeah. OK.

(LINE RINGING)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(YELPS)

What are you doing, you lunatic?

You're gonna kill someone!

your emergency?

Hello. Hi.

Um, I'm on Route 92 and there's a car in front of me.

He's crazy. He was tailgating me and then he tried to cut me off.

No, I, uh... I don't know.

Somewhere past Bennett.

- Not really. No, just...

(TYRES SCREECHING) Jesus.

(YELPS) It's like he wants me to crash into him!

you through your phone.

model and colour of your car?

I'm in a 2010 Toyota Corolla.

Uh, it's a dark blue BMW.

Maybe I can make out the plate.

driver. Keep your distance.

I'm trying but every time I slow down, he slows down.

Can you just stay on the line with me while...

(PHONE BEEPS)

No. No!

No.

Dammit, Jake!

(TYRES SCREECHING)

Son of a bitch.

Excuse me. Hello...

Uh, can I use your phone?

Oh, uh, sorry, it's not for customers.

It's a liability sorta thing...

Please, I'm being followed. My phone is dead. I need to call 911.

(LINE RINGING)

Thank you. I swear I'm not crazy.

your emergency?

Hi. Hello! Um, I'm being followed.

Somebody's trying to run me off the road. I'm on Route 92 in...

where? - Harding.

I'm at a gas station in Harding. I called earlier.

I'm in a 2010 Toyota Corolla. I don't know

if you have the information...

the other driver in?

Uh... Oh, God.

OK, it's a dark blue BMW.

I don't know. I'm in a gas station so...

where you're calling from?

What's the address here?

It's 127 West Pike.

a unit on the way now, ma'am.

do not engage.

other people, do you understand?

OK. Yes. I will.

- Thank you.

Bye. (LINE HANGS UP)

- Thank you. - No problem.

Do you have a phone charger I could use?

Um...

Ah, OK.

Thank you.

(TENSE MUSIC)

I will not get fired for being late.

I will not get fired.

Nope.

Not today.

(SNIFFLES)

Come on, come on, come on. (TYRES SCREECHING)

Oh, no.

No, no.

Roll down your window.

Are you kidding? You just tried to kill me!

- Open your window or I'm gonna... - The police will be here any minute!

- Get away from me! - Open it!

(HONKING)

He's cool but I don't wanna share a crappy motel with him for three days.

Help! Help!

Open it!

- Somebody help! - Oh! Here we go! Ha!

You got a kid?

He must be a real piece of work.

With a mother like you.

(PHONE RINGING)

Hello. Yeah.

Yeah, I can talk. Hit me.

right now.

with some lunatic on the highway.

(CHUCKLES) No. Some crazy bitch.

Yeah, crazy bitch.

Yeah. (CHUCKLES) Women!

Hey!

Is this funny to you?

(ENGINE STARTS) You dented my car!

You...

damaged my car!

(HONKS)

Who do you think you are?

Kicking my car?

Laughing...

..at me?

(FOREBODING MUSIC)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(RUMBLING)

(RUMBLING)

(REVVING)

Come on.

Where are you, huh?

(TENSE MUSIC)

Yeah, that's right. It's me.

That crazy bitch.

Your new best friend.

I know you see me.

That's what I thought.

How does it feel, huh?

You like that?

(YELPS)

Ah! Ha!

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(YELPS)

I can do this all day!

OK.

That's your move?

(TYRES SCREECHING, CRASHING) (YELPS)

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

What are you doing?

Do you think I'm gonna talk to you?

Are you nuts?

(YELPS) (TYRES SCREECHING)

Oh, my God!

You maniac!

Ms Harris.

statement before I impose sentence.

Yes, Your Honour.

Very well. You may proceed.

(quietly) Wyatt, please.

Wyatt, stop it.

(BANG) Stop it.

Obvi... (BANG)

(whispers) Stop it.

Obviously, words are not enough to express just how sorry I am.

(BANG CONTINUES)

Enough.

How sorry I am for... (BANG)

Alright. Come on.

What, what... No, I gotta go back...

- Let's go. Come on, Wyatt. - No. I want to stay!

Come on. Sorry, Your Honour.

Let go of me.

Your Honour, may I request a brief recess

so my client can address the situation?

(SIGHS)

Five-minute recess.

Wy, come on. Look, you gotta calm down.

Let's do your breathing, yeah?

Count with me, in for four, nice and slow.

- Come on, Wy. In for four... - Hey!

..like we worked on. Come on. - I wanna go home!

Dammit, Wyatt!

Hey, honey.

(WYATT MOANS) It's OK.

Jake.

- Mom, can you take him outside?

Wyatt, honey, come with Grandma.

- Jake...

...what's going on?

(JAKE SIGHS)

Can you...

(EXHALES DEEPLY) Can you talk to me?

Please?

Jake?

You've been cold to me ever since the accident.

Whatever you're thinking or feeling...

..it's worse if you don't say it.

Hm.

If you can't be honest with each other now,

we might not get another chance.

What do you want me to say?

I'm trying.

I'm here. I've been here at your side supporting you.

Because...

I know how hard it is,

how horrible you feel, but...

But this didn't just happen to you, April.

So...

Yeah.

I'm angry.

And I'm...

I'm really angry.

(SNIFFLES) Because...

Look, if you go to prison today,

not only do I lose you,

which is...unthinkable enough, but...

..but somehow, I'm supposed to raise him on my own.

And what if I can't?

What if I don't know how?

(WHIMPERS)

The outbursts, the therapists, the schools.

(SHAKY INHALE)

(LOUD EXHALE)

You carried it.

All of it.

And I let you.

I'm sorry, and I'm terrified.

I'm absolutely terrified.

(INHALES AND EXHALES DEEPLY)

(SNIFFLES)

(PANTING)

(REVVING)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

APRIL: Who's afraid now, huh?

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

Maniac.

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(TYRES SCREECHING)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

Ah!

(HONKING) (GASPS)

(CRASH)

(FOREBODING MUSIC)

(WHIMPERING)

(LINE RINGING)

your emergency?

I'm on Route 92 at the scene of a car accident.

There's a male victim, we need an ambulance.

you to check for any signs...

- Oh, thank God.

- Is he conscious? - Sir.

- Sir?

He's breathing but his heart rate's low. I think he's in shock.

where on Route 92 you are?

No... way, way past Harding.

- Ah!

I need to get him out of this car. Sir, you've been in an accident,

and I need to get you out of your car now.

(EFFORT GRUNTS) I gotta get you away from it.

(GRUNTS)

(YELPS)

(GRUNTING)

- You crazy bitch! - Stop.

Get off of me!

(PAINED GRUNT)

(YELPS)

(GRUNTS)

(GRUNTS)

Get away!

(PANTING)

I'm trying to help you.

Stop! Enough.

(HONKING) (TYRES SCREECHING)

Excuse me?

Uh, I'm here to see my wife, April Harris.

I was told she was here or headed here after a car accident.

Yeah, she's here.

Well, they said she was OK but...

I'll let Detective Brimm know you're here. Have a seat.

Detective?

Please, take a seat.

(PHONE DIALS BEEP)

- Brimm?

Yeah. Uh, I have April Harris' husband here.

- OK.

(SIGHS)

wound up,

chased by a guy in a BMW.

And I happened to look outside, and I saw her yelling at this guy

in a Beemer who looked like he was trying to get away from her.

Uh, and then she just took off after him.

the one dogging him.

I'm Detective Brimm.

- Oh, no, have a seat. - Where's my wife?

I need to ask you some questions first.

Questions? Is she OK?

Yeah. She's fine.

spoke with your wife?

Uh, this morning.

Right before her phone died.

She said some man was following her in his car.

She say why?

Only that they'd gotten into some kinda an argument over a...

a parking spot.

I told her to call 911.

And what can you tell me about your wife the last time you saw her?

What was her state of mind?

Is she...being charged with something?

We're just trying to get the full picture.

I don't... I don't know

if I feel comfortable answering questions without a lawyer present.

Of course.

what happened.

Come with me.

(TENSE MUSIC)

This way.

(SAD MUSIC)

(SOBBING)

JAKE: It's OK.

It's OK.

(SOBBING)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

(EXHALES DEEPLY)

(SNIFFLES)

The uh... the other family is back in the courtroom,

in there now.

Come on, Wy.

- Is he ready? - Well, what do you think?

what a good listener you are?

- Mom.

I need you to keep him outside.

What do you mean?

Take him for ice cream maybe?

Whatever he wants.

April, I really think it's important that the whole family be present...

- I know, but... - The judge needs to be...

I'm sorry, Robert. Wy, hey.

(EXHALES DEEPLY)

It's her call.

Whatever happens, it's gonna be OK.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

Yeah.

I love you.

You know that, right?

you...

so...

much.

OK.

Come on, let's get some ice cream.

Come on.

(EXHALES)

Are we ready to proceed?

Yes, Your Honour.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Ms Harris,

Section 2903,

Felony Vehicular assault

of a Motor Vehicle,

by incarceration and fines.

to these charges.

you may continue making the statement you started earlier.

If that's still what you want to do.

Yes, Your Honour.

Obviously, words are not enough to adequately express

just how sorry I am for what happened.

My lawyer wanted my son to be here for this.

He wanted you to see me as a...

sympathetic and a loving wife

and mother. Rather than a...

..person whose reckless

My son has needs that are challenging.

Things my husband and I weren't...

fully prepared for. And...

..for years...

..I've been telling myself I was fine.

I could handle it.

But the truth is...

I have been...

..so tired...

..for so long.

Just...

..running on empty. And I couldn't stop, you know?

Every day.

I just kept going.

I didn't realise I was...

..drowning until...

This isn't the person I ever thought I was.

But my actions...are mine.

And they are the reason that you're here without a husband.

Nothing I can say will change that.

But I will ask for leniency.

So that I can be there for my husband

and my son...

My unique, beautiful boy,

who I love so much it hurts.

(SNIFFLES)

I am not a perfect mother...

..but I am

a loving mother.

And I will spend the rest of my life

trying to do right by him.

I am so sorry.

Thank you.

statement to the court?

I will say

I am moved by your candour, Ms Harris.

we are here because our legal system demands accountability.

of the charges,

by the District Attorney,

I hereby impose a fine of 10,000 dollars...

of Corrections

beginning today

years.

We are adjourned.

With good behaviour, you could be paroled in a year.

BAILIFF: Let's go, Ma'am.

You can do this.

(HANDCUFFS CLICKS)

I promise.

(BREATHES SHAKILY)

We'll be OK.

We'll be OK.

(SHAKY INHALE, EXHALE)

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