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Thank you.

I'm telling you, Alex, we've been here for three years now. We haven't met any

of our goals.

International business takes time.

When Winray first went to Japan, it lost money for seven straight years. Now most

people think Winray's a Japanese company.

Now that's success.

I wish I could be so confident.

Why can't you? Because I'm here.

I'm the one that takes all the heat. You jet down here once or twice a month,

have a few dinners, go back to your five-bedroom in suburbia. I don't really

care what her name is. You think I... My business requires me to talk to people.

I meet people.

I go out and have a drink. But you lie. You lie. There's no lying in that. You

cheated on me. You're trying to say that you just had a drink with her. You're

lying. Linda, I am tired of these games and accusations. Well, if you're tired

of it, just leave. Leave, Marcel.

Leave. Just get the fuck out of here.

What was that all about?

I think he told her that he's tired of her jealousy and her games.

And then I don't know what he said. Something.

Gungan in love.

What passion?

Well, when did he get to be my age?

What are you complaining about anyway?

I've seen your wife.

Yeah, we just had a baby six months ago.

Well, congratulations.

Yeah, thanks. It's wonderful.

I don't know. There seems to be something missing now that we have a

baby. You mean sex.

Things will get back to normal.

It's very beautiful.

They all are down here.

It's one of the problems.

Listen, I think we've sufficiently bored one another.

I'm going back to the hotel.

Coming? No, I think I'll stay here for a bit and have another drink.

Good night.

Be good.

Hey, geez, I swear I have money at home. Please just let me go.

Is there a problem here?

Yeah, my friend walked out and left me with the bill.

I don't have any money, and I'm trying to convince this guy to let me go home

and get some.

He's afraid I won't come back.

Well, why don't you let me help you out?

No, that's okay.

Please.

You can pay me back tomorrow or something.

I'm Linda.

I'm Alex.

Okay, but only if you let me pay you back tonight.

That's it.

Where are you staying?

I'll go home and get the money.

Well, why don't you let me give you a ride home? It'll save you the trip.

Trust me.

I'm a nice guy.

I know that.

What do you say?

Let's go.

Make yourself at home. I'll be right back.

It's a nice place you have here.

Thanks. Do you live alone?

Yeah.

Here's your money.

Why don't you let me treat you? It seems like you haven't had the greatest night.

Don't be silly. I owe you this.

Well, I guess I'll...

Be going.

Good night.

Wait.

Yes? How about a cup of coffee?

Well, I've already had a couple of cups tonight, but I guess one more wouldn't

hurt.

Okay, I'll go make it.

You

know,

I just realized something.

What's that?

We've been sitting here for the last hour just talking about our jobs and

this and that.

We haven't asked each other the obvious.

I'm not sure I understand you.

How come you haven't asked me about the man I was arguing with in the

restaurant?

Oh, I was curious, but I didn't see a ring on your finger, so I assumed he's

your boyfriend.

His name is Marcel.

He's my fiancé.

I took the ring off when he left.

Well, did you want to talk about him?

There's not much to say, really.

I can't prove it, but I know he's having an affair.

How can you tell?

I can tell by the way he kisses me.

The way he looks into my eyes.

And by the way he touches me when we make love.

You sound like a very perceptive woman.

I am.

I don't see a ring on your finger, but I can sense there's someone in your life.

Well, I'm married. I took my ring off when I saw you.

Why would you do a thing like that?

Well, I don't know if women are the same as men in this way, but I wanted to see

if I could get you to talk to me, and I figured if you saw a ring that you'd be

turned off.

Most men wouldn't have lied.

You know, I don't know a lot of foreign languages, but I believe Linda...

It means beautiful in Spanish.

I want to make love to you, Alex.

But before we do, promise me one thing.

Anything.

Promise me we'll enjoy it for what it is, and that we won't examine each

other's motives.

Hmm.

Thank you.

Ugh.

What do you want? What the hell is going on here?

I told you to stop bothering me.

How can I?

I love you.

You got my letter. You know how I feel.

I have to hear it out of your mouth.

I won't believe it until I hear you say it.

Say what?

Tell me you don't love me anymore.

Please just leave. I don't want to hurt you.

We loved each other, Linda.

I mean, I admit there were some problems, but it was because we loved

each other so passionately.

I never knew what love was until now.

What do you mean?

I don't love you anymore.

I love someone else.

I'm so sorry.

No, you can't.

I have to explain things to Maddie. She's going to be crushed.

How long, then?

A couple of weeks.

This is our last night together.

I don't know how I'm going to live without you.

This isn't going to be easy for me.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

What do you mean?

You don't look yourself.

Something's different.

It's funny how well you know me in such a short time.

I know this is our last night together for a while, Alex.

I want us to enjoy it.

I can't help but feel sad.

Like I'm never going to see you again.

You're not going to get rid of me that easily.

This thing between us has become far more than I ever imagined it could be.

Well, I feel the same way.

I really mean it, Alex.

I never dreamed I'd be saying this to you this soon.

But I love you.

I love you no matter what.

What about your fiancé?

I can never be with him after being with you.

I want to be with you, Alex, every day.

All the time.

Then that's what you'll have.

Promise me we'll be together forever.

Hi. What are you doing home so early?

I caught an earlier flight.

Why didn't you call me?

You know I love to pick you up at the airport. I didn't want to bother you.

Don't bother.

I know that.

What's the matter?

Jet lag, I guess.

I'm just going to go upstairs and lie down for a while if that's all right.

Sure.

This is Marcel.

I'm not home right now, so leave a message and I'll get back to you soon.

Have a good day.

Please, Marcel.

If you're there, please pick up the phone.

Please. Marcel, I really need you.

Honey, are you okay?

What do you mean?

I don't know. You just seem strange today.

You didn't eat much at dinner.

I think it's all this traveling getting to me.

What's all this?

Just thought we should get back into the group of things.

Hello? Hello, Alex?

Is that you?

Why are you calling so late?

I can't believe what you did.

Can't this wait until tomorrow at the office?

She's there, isn't she?

I want you to talk to me right now, or I'm going to call back and tell her

everything.

All right, if you insist, but I think that file is downstairs, though.

Hold on a second.

It's some pain in the ass client. He says it's an emergency.

I'll be right back.

What the hell are you doing?

How could you do this to me?

I have a family.

I never meant to hurt you. I enjoyed the time we spent together, but I wasn't

thinking of my responsibilities then.

When I woke up this morning, it dawned on me just what I would be leaving.

You told me you loved me and that we'd always be together.

I meant everything I said when I said it. It's not as simple for me.

I hate you, you son of a bitch.

You're a liar and a murderer.

Murderer? Now you're really not making any sense.

You killed him and you killed me.

Are you drunk?

You son of a bitch.

Look, Linda, I'm sorry it had to turn out this way. I'll call you tomorrow

when you've come to your senses and try to explain a little better.

You lying bastard.

A note?

You leave me a note? You tell me you love me and then you leave me a note?

All right, that's it. This discussion is over.

And don't try to call back because I'm taking the phone.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, everything is just fine.

I want to congratulate everyone here on one of the most successful quarters

we've seen since the mid-'80s.

It appears that every department is really starting to come along.

Special praise goes out to Alex Madison.

who, from what I can see, is doing a spectacular job in establishing a

foothold in Louisiana.

We're making a lot of money there.

You're all doing great.

Keep at it.

Let's get to it.

Bastard.

I meant what I said, Alex.

I'm really proud of you.

Thank you very much.

And what about that pretty wife of yours?

Oh, she's fine. She asks about you all the time.

I'll tell her I said hello.

I'm looking forward to meeting your new son, too.

He's looking forward to meeting you also.

You're in my seat.

They just love you down south, don't they?

Well... That's what I wanted to talk to you about.

What do you mean?

What's up?

What is it, Alex?

I met a woman, and I had an affair.

Is that all?

The way you looked, I thought it was something serious. It is serious. I love

my wife.

Nobody said you didn't.

Look, you were down in Orleans.

The sun was shining. The girls were topless. You're a good-looking guy.

This is to be expected.

Cut it out. It wasn't like that. It wasn't just sex.

She told me she loved me. I told her I cared about her.

Heat of the moment.

You see something you don't mean, it happens.

Well, she called my house last night.

What? Did she get your phone number?

I don't know.

She sounded crazy.

Get an unlisted number.

Problem solved.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Thanks, buddy.

What are friends for?

Now get out of my seat.

Actually, here he is right now.

Yeah, okay, I gotta go.

Hi.

Hey.

How was your day?

Fine. Yeah, I don't know what it is with me lately. I'm still not feeling myself.

No?

I was kind of hoping you'd be in a good mood.

Why?

I got something to ask you.

Two somethings, actually.

Okay.

First off, my

brother wants to come stay with us this summer.

Oh, I don't think that's such a good idea right now.

No?

Well, he's kind of getting here tomorrow.

All right, well, we'll deal with it. What's the other thing?

I'm going back to work.

What?

Where's all this coming from?

Look, I don't mean to sprain on you all of a sudden. I've been thinking about

this for a while now.

Well, I thought you wanted to stay home with Matthew for a few years. I did.

I just... I miss working.

I love being a mom, but I need something else.

Same as you.

It's not the same thing.

Matthew's still a baby.

I know.

I've contacted an au pair service.

For a reasonable price, they come into your house and they...

provide round-the-clock care.

Who? Who comes into our house? Someone we don't even know?

The nannies are thoroughly screened by the service. Trust me, Alex.

I've thought a lot about this.

Obviously.

Hi. I know I kind of knocked you through a loop today.

I'm sorry.

No.

I'm sorry I snapped at you.

I do love you.

Thank you.

um

All right, honey. Listen, I have a job interview at 10, and then I'm screening

potential nannies this afternoon.

And Byron is due to arrive around dinner time. You got it?

Yeah.

Listen, I gotta go upstairs and finish getting ready.

I'd really like it if you could be here in time for dinner with my brother.

I'll do my best.

Love you.

I love you, too.

What's up?

How was your trip?

Rotten. I'm starving.

I ran out of money in Las Vegas. I wanted enough for gas.

Where's Maddie?

Taking a nap.

A kid of yours can really scream.

Yeah, he'll be wearing someone else out soon.

She's going back to work. I'm going to have to end up hiring a nanny.

I know. She had a cattle call this afternoon.

Well, how'd they look?

Basically, they fell into two categories.

Old battle axes that scared the hell out of Matthew or strange-looking young

girls that smelled bad and looked like they just defected from Russia.

Nobody has to defect from Russia anymore.

Why not?

Because it's no longer a communist country.

Huh. What do you know?

When's dinner?

How's pizza?

You're sounding like a bachelor now.

Right.

No, no, that's not what I meant. I just thought we had that taken care of.

No, I heard you. I understand.

All right, are you sure?

What time?

My wife's not going to like this.

Like what?

Nothing. I'll tell you later.

Your brother here was hungry, so I figured we better get him something to

eat. Did you have a tough day?

Yeah. All this being interviewed and interviewing people, it's harder than I

thought. How'd it go?

I can start my job whenever I want.

But as far as potential nannies go, there's a couple I kind of liked. Well,

you don't sound so sure.

Maybe it's just cold feet.

It's just, I need your help on this, Alex.

There's a couple coming tomorrow, and I'd really like for you to be there.

Well, I guess I better tell you about this phone call right now, then.

What?

I have to leave town again.

You just got back?

Yeah. When?

Tonight, I'm taking a red-eye back to New York.

I really need your help on this, Alex.

I know.

Listen, maybe it's better this way.

I can't do this alone.

Well, maybe Byron here can make himself useful for once. Byron, you don't mind

helping your sister out on this one, do you?

What? See? He'll be great.

Listen, I gotta go run upstairs and pack.

Can I help you? I need to speak to Mrs. Madison.

What about her?

It's personal.

Come on in.

Hold on, I'll go get her.

Hey, Maddie, some chick here to see you.

I'll be right down.

She's probably from the au pair service.

She didn't say.

Oh, hi.

Come on in.

Hi, are you Mrs. Madison?

Please, call me Maddie.

Take a seat.

I just, uh, I think I should tell you that, uh, I interviewed ten nannies

yesterday, and I wasn't happy with any of them, so if you don't get the job,

it's not you, it's just...

I'm having trouble parting with this little guy.

Job?

Yeah, the job.

May I hold him?

Of course.

I think he likes you.

I think he does, too.

This has been such a good morning.

I feel the same way.

I don't know what it is, but I feel like we know each other.

Matthew seems to like you.

I have to be honest with you right now.

There's a few more people I need to see but I can't see myself giving the job to

anyone else How soon could you start I could start today?

Well, there's there's still a few more people I need to see but How's tomorrow

really?

Yeah I'll be here bright and early Thanks so much.

I'll see you then

Hi, are you here for the nanny job?

I sure am.

Don't waste your time.

I was just in there. The job's been filled.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Okay, thank you.

No trouble.

Damn it. I said no cheese.

You got some color back in your face.

Thanks. I guess I'm feeling a little bit better.

But you know, at times, it seems just when everything's back in order,

something else pops up.

Obviously, you're referring to something specific.

Maddie wants to go back to work.

So?

I don't know.

Maybe it's just me, but that whole thing that went down in New Orleans, you know,

I mean... I feel bad about it. Like I deserve to be punished or something.

Hey, you had some fun. You got away with it.

Just try to relax.

See, that's the thing. I can't relax.

I need some time to come to terms with all this, but I can't let my life slow

down long enough to do it.

What are you saying? You want to leave Maddie? No, of course not. I love her.

We just had a child, for Christ's sake.

You should see the way that woman looks at me.

She thinks I'm the greatest thing that's ever happened to her, and I go out and

cheat on her.

Alex, look, you made a mistake.

It's in the past. It's over.

Just do what you can to make it up to her and stop worrying about it. It

doesn't do anybody any good.

As usual, you're right. Of course I'm right.

Now eat your food.

Hi,

Manny. Hi.

I'm all done with the kitchen now. If there's nothing else, I'm going to go

ahead and go to bed.

Of course.

You've done more than enough.

The kitchen looks great.

Thanks.

Well, good night.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, fine.

You know, I was just thinking I'm really pleased how well things worked out with

you. Thank you.

Linda, I know you work for me, but I want you to feel free to think of us as

friends. I moved out here with Alex because of his job, and I don't know a

lot of people out here, and I'd really like to have someone that I could trust

and talk to.

You can't do that with your husband?

Well, no, I can.

It's just... He's a man and he's busy and... I need someone other than my

husband.

As a friend. And I don't want you to let the fact that you work for me get in the

way of that.

I think that'd be nice.

Good night.

Good night.

Maddie.

Hi. What's with the plates?

What?

It's so... Clean.

I can't wait for you to meet her, Alex. She is perfect. You're just gonna love

her. You found the one.

She's a million times better than I ever expected.

Matthew loves her.

Byron loves her. I love her. I'm sure I'll love her, too. Come on.

Where is she?

Linda, come here. I want you to meet Alex.

Very nice to meet you, Mr. Madison.

Not a word.

What the hell do you think you're doing?

I'm your new housekeeper. Don't bullshit me. What are you doing here?

Make love to me.

You must be nuts.

I want you out of here right now.

No!

Make love to me now.

You used me, Alex, and then you tossed me out like a piece of trash.

Now I'm going to use you.

Take off your clothes. Look, I don't know who the hell you think... No more

talking. Take off your clothes or I'm going to go upstairs and tell Maddie

everything. She wouldn't believe it.

I have proof.

The note you wrote me when you left.

Love me like you did when we were together.

I don't love you.

Watch it. I'm the boss here.

Don't forget it.

You'll do as I say or I will ruin your life.

Trust me.

Now take off your clothes.

I am Looking forward to this weekend with you. Good morning.

Alex, good morning. Sorry I'm late.

Don't worry about it. How'd everything go in New York?

Very well. Good.

Listen, I need to talk to you for a few seconds. Can we step into your office?

Of course.

Are you sure you're feeling okay? You look a little pale.

I think I'm just a little jet-lagged from the trip.

Of course.

Listen, I've got this bigwig from Japan flying in unexpectedly.

Okay. His name is Mr. Tashima.

Okay. Well, if we can close a deal with him, it'd be huge.

Well, what can I do?

I'd like to entertain him at your home. I'd do it myself, but my house is being

renovated. What?

Won't be anything big.

Just a few for dinner.

Can I count on you and your wife to schmooze Mr. Tsushima?

Well, sure.

Honey, how's this?

It's fine.

How about this?

It's fine.

Which one? It doesn't matter.

Is everything okay?

Everything is fine. I'm just getting sick of you always asking me that all

the time.

What am I supposed to do?

You've been acting so strange lately.

I'm supposed to go back to work tomorrow, and I'm not going to be able

to do this if I'm still feeling guilty about you.

There's nothing wrong.

I just need to rest.

I expected you to make an appearance in my room tonight. All right, fine.

But no more coming into my bedroom.

What if she had woken up?

I guess that would have been a tough situation for you.

Lucky you woke up when you did. I was about to get into bed with you.

I would have killed you.

Oh, I'm scared.

You are one crazy bitch. That's it. No more. Thank you.

How you feeling?

Oh, a little nervous.

But I'm ready, though.

Oh, listen, I need you to be free for a dinner party later this week.

Oh, me too.

Mr. Gates wants to entertain a Japanese client here.

Just tell me when.

Thanks.

Bye, sweetie.

Bye. Bye, Byron.

Bye.

Hi. What are you doing looking in my window at night?

What are you doing fucking my brother-in-law?

You know, I can't help but notice that you're always eating.

And you spend an awful lot of time all alone in this room.

What do you mean?

I think you're a very frustrated young man, Byron.

Because there's something missing in your life.

So you compensate in other ways.

Is this what you like to do?

Look at these magazines and eat and peep in through my window?

No.

You're a little pervert, aren't you?

Wouldn't you like someone else to touch it besides you?

This is what a real woman looks like, Byron.

Touch me.

I know you've been dreaming of doing this.

Tell me what your fantasy is, Byron.

This.

This is my fantasy.

What do you want me to do to you?

Anything you want.

you know

Sorry to interrupt, Alex.

What is it, Mark?

Well, two things. A message and a favor.

Yeah? Mr. Gates called from San Francisco this morning. You weren't

here. He told me to tell you that this thing with Mr. Tashima is going down

tomorrow night.

What? I know.

He said he was sorry for the late notice, but he's sure you can handle it.

Jesus Christ, he must be crazy.

Not now.

Any time but now. Maddie just started her new job, for Christ's sake.

Well, I guess this isn't a great time to ask for a favor, then.

What is it?

I want to be there.

Where? The dinner with Mr. Tsushima.

Why would you want to come?

He'll be busy entertaining.

Mr. Gates will have a few drinks.

We'll talk. I'll be impressive.

I'll be in the inside track to take over your job when you get promoted.

Promoted? That's the word. You're moving up.

He's creating a new position just for you. You're gonna be his right-hand man.

I've got to start planning this thing.

So what do you say?

About what?

The dinner.

Yeah, yeah, you're invited. Get out of here.

God,

I can't tell you how long I dreamed of being with you.

Why didn't you do something?

I don't know.

Scared, I guess.

I would be too.

Can I ask you something?

You want to know why I was with Alex?

Linda, please tell me.

When I moved in here, Alex saw me and he came on to me.

I told him I wasn't interested, but he forced himself on me.

He told me if I didn't have sex with them, that he would send me away.

Bastard.

I know.

I didn't have a choice.

Can't go back.

I'll help you.

I won't let him do that to you anymore.

Please, don't say anything.

I just know he'll send me away.

Don't worry about it.

I have to check on the baby.

Yeah, I know you just started today, but I need you on this. This is huge.

Well, why don't you call Linda and ask her to help?

What does she know about planning a dinner party?

Mr. Gates thinks you're the greatest thing since sliced bread. I need you on

this.

All right, listen, I'll call Linda and I'll tell her to do everything that I

usually do.

Good.

I love you.

What's with the fancy dinner?

Oh, Linda wants to practice for tomorrow night. What's tomorrow night?

My boss is coming over for dinner, along with Mr. Tashima, a Japanese client

we're trying to do business with.

It's, uh, super important.

So I take it I'm not invited?

Correct.

All right, this is it. Let's eat.

Mmm.

This is delicious, Linda.

Come in.

Shut the door.

Linda, did Maddie tell you everything about tonight?

Yeah, I got it on. Great. Please remember how important this is.

Everything has to be perfect.

I have to go to work. Please tell Maddie to call me at the office.

How can you stand taking orders from that phony asshole?

Maddy, what's wrong?

What do you mean?

You look awful.

Thanks. I feel awful.

I don't know what it is.

Wait a second.

So what are you doing today?

I don't know.

Thought I might go to the beach.

Thanks.

How is that?

Oh, thanks. It feels a little better.

I've got to go to work.

Alex told me to tell you to call him at the office.

He seems nervous about tonight.

I know.

Jet lag.

All right, guys.

See you later.

Linda? What do you want?

How's everything coming?

Great. The place looks beautiful.

The food's almost ready.

Did you tell Maddie to call me?

Yes, I did.

Well, I just checked my messages and she hasn't.

That's your problem, isn't it?

Look, Linda, I've been carting Mr. Tashima around all day.

Do me a favor and tell Maddie to call me. I'm on the cellular.

I got it. What are you so worried about?

I just want to make sure she knows that dinner is at 6 now instead of 7.

Okay, I'll call you right back.

Yes, Mrs. Madison, please.

She's not in.

Well, when can I reach her?

Actually, she had a problem this morning. She fainted and had to be

rushed to the hospital.

I'm her housekeeper. Why wasn't I contacted?

Last I heard, she was unconscious and unable to call and make anyone aware of

the emergency.

She just started, so she hasn't filled out the paperwork.

All right, thank you.

What? I have to run an errand. Will you watch the baby while I'm gone? Where are

you going?

I have to get something for tonight.

Okay. Okay.

What

happened?

You're sick.

Doctors don't know what the problem is.

Where's Alex?

He told me to tell you he'll be here as soon as he can.

But he's got to take care of Mr. Tashima first.

Oh, God, the dinner.

Don't worry about it. He'll be here as soon as he can.

I really need him to be here with me, Linda.

I know.

Why don't you get some rest?

Hello? Is she there yet? We can't find her anywhere, Alex.

We can't get through to her office.

God damn it. She knows how important this is to me.

Don't worry about it. Everything's fine here.

The dinner's going to be delicious.

All right, fine. Keep trying to get in touch with her. If she doesn't show,

then we're going to have to go on without her.

Okay, bye.

Isn't that terrible?

I've heard so much about you and your company for so many years now.

I think it's a wonderful idea, Mr. Gates.

Thank you, sir. I think we should proceed with this plan immediately.

Good, good.

You see, I think the main thing is, if we put together your sense, your

knowledge and expertise with microchips, and our company's ability to manufacture

in quantity, we can make a serious dent in the world market.

When can we start?

I would say within a week.

I wanted you to get to know Alex really well because he's our man

internationally. I'm very pleased to hear that.

I'm very sorry about Maddie. I don't know what could have happened to her.

Well, let's just hope it's nothing serious.

Looks like you've whipped up quite a spread here.

Thank you.

Perhaps the lady would like to join us?

I think that's an excellent idea, Mr. Tashima.

Linda? I'd be delighted.

Alex, why didn't you tell me you hired such a charming creature to take care of

Matthew?

Well, look, she's got it all.

Funny, intelligent, beautiful.

A fantastic cook.

Wait until you taste dessert before you make any final decisions.

Alex, I would like to thank you for a wonderful night.

I agree with Mr.

Gates.

It was a pleasure to have this young lady entertaining us tonight.

I'll get it.

Hello? Yes, this is Mrs.

Madison's doctor. Is Mr. Madison in, please?

One second.

He's not available at the moment. This is their housekeeper.

We've kept an eye on her for the day, and she appears to be fine now.

We think it was a mild case of food poisoning.

I'm glad she's all right.

She's ready to go home just as soon as you send someone down to pick her up.

That sounds fine.

I'll try and get in touch with Mr. Madison as soon as I can.

We'll be expecting your call. Thanks. Bye.

Excuse me.

Can I help you with anything?

No, I'm fine.

I hope you don't think I'm being too forward by saying this, but you're one

of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.

Why would I think that? I'm flattered.

Well, a lot of women would question my motives in being so blunt.

I don't understand.

A lot of women would think that I only wanted to get them in bed with me.

Get into bed with you?

Well, yeah.

Tonight?

Well, yeah.

I think we can arrange something.

Oh, yeah.

I had a wonderful time, Mark.

She's some cook, huh? Oh, she's fantastic.

That went very well, Alex. You really came through. Thank you, Mr. Gates. And

Linda, you were incredible tonight.

A superwoman.

What do you think?

Well, thank you for helping me through that tonight.

Now take off my wife's dress.

I have something I have to tell you.

What?

Maddie's in the hospital.

What?

She's fine. The doctor said it was just something she ate. Why didn't you tell

me? I couldn't. It would have ruined the dinner. Who cares? That's my wife.

Then perhaps you should go pick her up.

I can't believe you. I know you hate me, but Maddie?

I only did what I thought you would have wanted me to do.

Maddie's fine, and the dinner was a success.

Maddie.

Where were you?

You smell like cheap wine.

I didn't know what had happened. Linda just told me.

How was the dinner?

Fine. Don't worry about that.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

It was just something I ate.

Maddie, I want to get rid of Linda. She deliberately didn't tell me about you

being sick.

Why?

She said she thought it might ruin the dinner.

Whatever.

Look, everything got screwed up today, but I'm fine and the dinner went fine,

so let's just go home and get some rest, okay?

Thank you.

That was great.

Yeah, I needed to get that out of my system.

You know, I came to dinner tonight to schmooze old man Gates.

When I saw you, I couldn't take my eyes off you.

You're a very passionate man.

So how'd you come to work for Alex?

I met Alex in New Orleans.

We were in love.

What?

We were in love.

But then he left.

He lied to me.

You had an affair with Alex?

Alex Madison?

Yes. He was on business in New Orleans.

I broke off my engagement.

Then my fiancé killed himself.

Well, how did you wind up here?

What? I mean, you didn't come here all the way to be with him. I don't want to

talk about this anymore!

It just seems strange that... I'm leaving now.

Wait, you don't have to go. It's strange.

Why didn't you shut the fuck up?

Oh, my God.

It's her.

She's the one.

Alex, I have to talk to you.

What is it? I fucked your housekeeper last night.

What?

Linda? Yeah, I don't know if she's telling the truth or what's going on,

but, man, she's psycho.

What did she say to you?

She said you had an affair with her and then you left her. This isn't the woman

from New Orleans, is it? Yes, it is.

Jesus, and now she's here? Yeah, she came when I was out of town. Maddie

hired her as a housekeeper.

How the hell did she find you? I don't know. She must have seen my wallet or

something.

You better get rid of her before it's too late.

What do you mean?

Think about it. She's home alone with your wife and kid?

God knows what the hell she's capable of.

You're so handsome.

So cute.

You just love me, don't you?

You're gonna love having me as your mommy.

I would, too.

If anything terrible ever happened to your mommy, I'd take care of you.

Just like I do now.

Hi, honey.

You don't have to work so early. Where's Linda?

Uh, she's in her room dressing the baby.

What's wrong?

You. You're what's wrong. I want you out of here right now.

Fine. But before I go, there's one thing I have to tell Maddie. I don't care.

Do what you have to do. Just get it over with and get out of my house.

All right.

But can I ask you what brought this on so suddenly?

We seem to be working things out.

I just talked to Mark.

He made me realize what a nut you really are.

Do what you have to do.

What's wrong Linda just told me that she caught Byron peeping through her window

last night while she was undressing is that so I Want you to talk to him about

it?

I? Have to go to work

Hey, Mark.

Hey, so what happened?

Everything's under control.

You got rid of her?

No. No, I couldn't. Maddie was there.

So what are you gonna do?

I don't know.

I'll think of something.

Listen, do you want to go out and get a drink?

Oh, I gotta stay here late and finish this report for the old man.

But I'll see you tomorrow, huh?

Okay. Hey, just remember what I told you.

What are you doing here?

What's this about telling Alex I'm nuts?

Gotta know what you're up to.

Alex is my best friend. You came all the way up here from New Orleans to

terrorize him and his family?

Yeah, I'd say you were nuts.

You want to see Nat?

No, hey, wait a minute.

Don't!

Now that's nuts.

came in and shot Mark while he was sitting at his desk.

He's dead.

Oh, my God.

Honey, what's wrong?

I know it's terrible.

I'm here with the police right now. I need you to come down here.

I'm on my way.

Mark's been shot.

I've got to get down there right away. Jesus, are you all right?

He's dead.

Jesus! What do you mean he's not there yet?

He left here over an hour ago.

No, it's not fine.

I don't know where he could be.

I'm sure he's fine.

Well, no one fitting his description checked into any of the area hospitals.

And I spoke with the police, and they're going to track his route for accidents.

That's it!

Honey, what happened?

I have something to tell you, and I just want you to listen.

I had an affair with Linda when I was in New Orleans.

I said a few things I didn't mean.

Look, I understand if you want to leave me, but what's more important right now

is that we get rid of her.

She just tried to kill me. She rigged my brakes.

She's been poisoning you, and I have a good feeling that she just killed Mark.

Honey, what are you saying?

You're a liar!

She didn't rig your brakes. I did. Excuse me?

I love her. She is not the problem. You are!

You conniving, evil bitch!

You made me do.

Drop it.

Oh,

my

God.

Honey,

honey, honey, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

Honey, listen to me.

I can't find the baby.

Honey, I can't find the baby.

Where's the baby?

Honey, what did she do?