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STEVE: Smile. (CAMERA CLICKS)

(LAUGHTER) Got you.

SUSAN: Okay, wait, one more in front of the house.

STEVE: All right, now.

One, two, three.

(CAMERA CLICKS)

Oh, that's a happy family. Thanks.

Steve, I can't thank you enough.

If you hadn't put in a good word with the elders...

Oh, forget it. The best part of being a deacon

is doing a favor for a friend.

No, this is something special though.

There's even room for my piano. It's just...

So, now our kids can hang out, Susan.

Isn't that something? Another generation.

I know. Tell Nancy I said hello.

STEVE: Done.

Remember now, we got a pool and a hot tub out back.

So, you all come over any time you like,

whether we're home or not.

(CHUCKLES) Well, thanks, but we've got a lot of unpacking to do.

You sure you don't need any help?

No.

If you lug one more heavy thing around,

you're liable to have a heart attack.

And then where will you be when we need you?

Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere.

See you later. Bye.

(GRUNTS) This is the last one, is it?

Yes. Wait.

I got it. Ready?

One, two, three, drop.

You got it. Okay. (LAUGHS)

What is this?

What?

That is just loose plaster,

probably from the drywall.

I cannot believe we're finally here.

I think we're gonna like it here.

Can you? You wanna grab that part?

(BELL TOLLING)

How are you? How are you?

Good to see you.

I'd like you to meet the pastor, all right?

Pastor Vickers,

I'd like you to meet Susan and Gary Wilson.

Hello, nice to meet you. How are you, sir?

STEVE: Just moved in across the street.

VICKERS: Oh, we're glad to have you as part of the community.

Well, thank you. It was a lovely sermon.

VICKERS: Thank you. We'll see you next week.

Yes, definitely.

Good word this morning. Thank you very much.

Listen, uh, Gary and Susan,

I'd like you to meet Jack and Mary Bennett.

They just moved in a couple months before you.

It's nice to meet you.

And I've already got Jack signed up

on the building committee,

but Mary, I'm still working on.

Well, you're wasting your time.

I got a baby at home.

There aren't enough hours in a day.

Well, the parenting class sounds interesting.

You know, uh, that's really just for folks

with really young kids.

I think they're already full, but...

Nice to meet you.

I'm hoping you're gonna work with the teen group.

Susan? Welcome to our church.

SUSAN: Hey, Nancy.

Oh, my goodness, look at you.

You are just as pretty as you were back in high school.

You have not changed a bit.

(CHUCKLES) Well, thank you very much.

Wouldn't it be great if Susan helped with the teen group, sweetheart?

Oh, absolutely. It'll be so much fun.

And, you know what? Steve can really use a backup.

I mean, between all his committees and the farm,

he's barely ever home.

How many committees are you on, Steve?

Oh, it's nothing. I enjoy it.

Don't you let him pressure you, though, Susan,

if you're too busy.

No, the teen group sounds like fun. I'd like that.

Now, listen. They're having their big labor day game this afternoon.

And, you know, Orin could play on Kris' team.

Right, absolutely. Okay.

Why don't you all come? We will.

All right. Lovely to see you.

Very good to see you. Let's go, guys.

Bye, now.

(CROWD CHEERING)

Safe!

Joanne, you're looking bright and happy today.

Oh, thank you. What can I get you?

Hot dog. All right.

Is that Chanel No. 5 you're wearing?

You amaze me, Steve.

(LAUGHS) All I can smell is hot dogs and fries.

Your grandson is playing a great game today.

He's a shoo-in for all-star.

We've got our fingers crossed.

Kris is looking good today.

Yeah, I've been working with him.

Is your son on the team, too?

Yeah.

Right out there.

And dying of embarrassment in center field.

It don't mean a thing, Susan. Anybody can make an error.

Listen, Joanne, don't you run with some of the girls?

Yeah. Tisha and Mary. We jog a few times a week.

Aren't you looking for somebody to run with, Susan?

I am, actually, yes.

Well, we meet at the levee around 8:30 after we drop the kids off at school.

You're welcome to join us.

Well, thank you. Great.

Oh, and thanks for helping James with our fence.

I really appreciate it.

Oh, it's nothing. Nothing.

She's married to one of the elders, James Biggs. Great couple.

Yeah, she seems nice.

Working here is great for getting to know everybody.

You've got a customer.

Amber Henson. I love your new hairdo.

You look like a movie star.

I did too lose the game.

If I hadn't missed that fly ball, then we would have won.

SUSAN: What about all the other good plays you had?

They only remember the last one.

(CHUCKLES)

Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. You got a minute?

Sure. What's on your mind?

Uh, Kris wants to know if Orin can spend the night.

You got a pretty good swing there, Orin. ORIN: Thanks.

So, what do you say? Yeah, I suppose so.

You'll be sure to monitor their TV time, though, right?

Sure.

Kris says you folks don't have cable.

You know, they're running a big special now.

It's okay. We don't need it right now. Thank you, though.

Thanks for all your help, Susan.

Thank you, Steve. It was a lot of fun.

Bye-bye.

So, I'm meeting Joanne Biggs and a couple of the other women

for a run tomorrow.

Yeah, I hope I can keep up with them.

(SOFTLY) You'll be fine. You think?

Hey.

How about one of your famous back rubs?

(CHUCKLES) Please.

For you? Yeah.

(GIGGLES)

All right.

So, you're making friends already. Yeah.

Well, Steve set it up, actually.

And, you know, you're right.

We are gonna be so happy here.

Well, that's good, considering we've moved in and all.

(BOTH LAUGH) No, it's great.

It's great. For Orin, and for Emily.

This is perfect.

I know what you mean.

Remind me I said that when the roof starts to leak.

(LAUGHS)

(SUSAN SIGHS)

MARY: So, you never lived on your own, not even for a day?

No. I loved living with my parents.

You know, there was no reason to leave.

I had my own apartment before I married Wayne.

It was fun, but now I like having someone to come home to.

(MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO)

(HORN HONKS)

Steve.

Set your watch by him.

Oh, he's headed out to the farm.

Didn't you know him way back when, before I moved out here, Susan?

Yeah, I went to school with him and Nancy,

back in Starkville, Mississippi.

Is it true he and Nancy were high-school sweethearts?

Yeah.

We kind of thought Steve was out of his league... (ALL LAUGH)

Because she was such a brain.

But, he was really persistent.

I mean, he sent her flowers every day until she started dating him.

I've known them going on 10 years now,

and she just amazes me.

She supports that family while Steve gets that farm on its feet.

Here.

Y'all! Y'all! (LAUGHTER)

I hate it here.

All the kids have their own little cliques

and no one's looking for new members.

We just moved here a month ago, Em.

It takes time to make new friends.

It's not gonna happen here. I know it.

Hey.

Sure it will.

I know just how you feel.

I felt the same way when I was your age.

You're gonna do just fine.

Okay? Believe me.

You're just too special.

(CHUCKLES)

Okay?

(PLAYING PIANO)

(GASPS) (PLAYING STOPS)

It's just Mr. Glover, sweetie. It's okay.

What are you doing out there? (CHUCKLES) You scared us half to death.

I was just about to knock.

Listen, Nancy's working late.

I'm gonna go downtown and meet her for supper. I need a big favor.

Could you feed the boys?

Oh, sure, uh,

if they don't mind red beans and rice, I'll set two more plates.

Great. Thank you.

By the way, Emily, have you tried out for any sports?

You know, it's a great way to get involved and make friends.

No, sir.

(CHUCKLES)

You remind me so much of your mother at your age, sweet but shy.

(HORN HONKING)

Daddy!

Well... There he is.

Just send the boys over. Sure.

Emily started to open up earlier today,

and then Steve dropped by and made her all self-conscious.

How?

Just talking to her about how she's sweet and shy like her mother.

And what did she tell you?

She misses her old school, she's having problems making new friends.

Yeah. Well, it always takes a little time.

Yeah, that's what I told her.

But when you're her age,

time is warped, you know?

Waiting for someone to call you could feel like 100 years.

(SIGHS)

You know, it's good you're working with the teen group.

Maybe we should invite them all over.

Might help her out a little bit.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)

STEVE: Smile now. That's nice.

One, two, three.

(CAMERA CLICKS) Aw, that's a nice one.

That's a real nice one.

I just love your parenting class, Pastor Vickers, I hope you do it again.

Oh. Oh, that would be great.

I would have joined if it weren't so full.

Well, we'd always make room for you, Susan. We never turn anyone away.

Oh, I was under the impression

that it was for people with younger kids.

Oh, no. It's for anybody who's interested.

Uh. Hey, Steve, I think you had the wrong idea about that parenting class.

Oh, well, I must have confused it

with something else.

You know, we always have great classes going on around here.

I wish I had time to take them all.

STEVE: Well, Tish?

(CAMERA CLICKS) (CHUCKLES)

You need to make time.

I got to go back, check up on Nancy.

Here you go.

By the way, you're all welcome to stop by and jump in the hot tub

when you're through here. Night's still young.

Are you sure Nancy's up to it?

Well, she's still in bed, but she won't mind.

Is she sick? She's got that little cold that's going around,

but if everybody came by, probably cheer her up.

Bless her heart.

Hi. Come on in.

Um, I brought your mother some chicken soup.

Uh, yes, ma'am. She's just back there.

Thank you.

Nancy?

(KNOCKS ON DOOR) It's Susan Wilson.

NANCY: Come in.

Hey.

Steve said you weren't feeling well.

Oh, it's only a cold.

But, of course, Steve insists that I stay in bed.

I mean, that's why this place is such a mess.

Oh, forget it.

Um, I brought you some chicken soup.

Oh, thank you.

I just had a sandwich,

so would you mind if I just saved it for later?

No. No, of course not.

Great.

Well, thank you again.

You're welcome. Um, I'll just leave it in the kitchen.

That would be great. Okay.

Okay.

Bye-bye. Bye-bye.

Hey. How did your mission of mercy go?

Not exactly like I expected, but...

Nancy must be really sick. Their house is in chaos.

Hey, hey, hey, girl.

Hi.

What's this?

What's it look like? A healthy pear tree.

But, uh, why?

A housewarming present.

A little late, but it's the thought that counts, right?

I did a little weeding in the back, too. It was looking a little ragged.

Oh, Steve, Gary would have taken care of that.

Oh, he's got enough on his plate as it is. It's the least I can do.

It's never the least you can do.

It's always way too much.

You don't like the tree? No. The tree is great.

But... But, what?

Now Gary can spend the weekend with you and the kids,

instead of the weedwacker.

Well, thank you, then. All right.

Wouldn't say no to a tall glass of lemonade.

(CHUCKLES) Forget lemonade.

You're coming for lunch after what you did.

I'm gonna take these in and get cleaned up. I'll see you later.

Great. Okay.

I'll come back. Okay.

(HUMMING)

MR. BISHOP: Hi.

Mr. Bishop, how are you doing?

New mailman brought me your bills.

I don't need them. GARY: Well, thank you, sir.

Steve's sure been busy around your place.

Weeding and planting, up and down in your attic. Oh.

I got tired just watching him. (BOTH LAUGH)

See you. I'll see you.

STEVE: Gary, what do you think of your pear tree?

What's it doing here?

Your housewarming present. I did some weeding out back, too.

Thank you. Mr. Bishop said you've been in and out of the attic.

Yeah, I noticed some wire came loose from your pole,

so I disconnected it in the attic.

You know, loose wires can be dangerous.

Well, you really can just let me know next time.

(CHUCKLING) I'm just so used to taking care of the place.

It's like second nature now.

Well, thanks. I'll see you later.

Well, Susan asked me for lunch.

Well, come on in.

GARY: Hi, sweetie. Hi.

Where are you going? I'm so sorry.

I just realized today registration opens at state,

and I've got to be there to get any music classes.

Music classes? How come?

Well, I wanna improve on my piano.

How much better can you get?

Well, thank you for the compliment, Steve,

but, a lot better, actually.

I'll see you later. See you later.

You okay with her running around like that?

It's more than okay if it makes her happy.

Huh.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Nancy working full-time, that doesn't seem to hurt your marriage, doesn't it?

No.

We couldn't be better.

You know, you got to keep the ladies happy.

Amen.

Oh.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Why the royal treatment?

Do I have to have an ulterior motive?

SUSAN: (CHUCKLES) Well, I'm sure you do.

(SOFTLY) I've got plans for you.

You do? Mmm-hmm.

Oh, that's so interesting,

because I have plans for you, too.

Isn't that interesting? Do tell.

(GIGGLES)

(GARY GRUNTS)

(GIGGLES)

(THUD) (METAL RATTLES)

Was that the kids?

No. No, they could sleep

through a hurricane.

Besides, it didn't come from there.

No, where did it come from?

It's probably some cat

trying to get into the garbage.

You want me to check, don't you?

(GIGGLES)

(DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE)

MAN: So, you have everything you need?

WOMAN: Okay, Bill, thank you.

(BELL DINGS)

MAN: Dixie Hardware, may I help you?

Hey, Susan, what's the big project?

Hi, Steve.

I am going to wallpaper my bathroom.

How about you?

Well, I was gonna pick up some supplies and head for the farm, but...

Sure is looking like rain.

Yeah, I guess so.

No matter now, since I'm needed elsewhere.

You know, hanging wallpaper is but one of my many talents.

Oh, that's okay. I'd rather do it myself.

I don't want to take you from your work.

You let me worry about that.

(ENGINE STARTING)

Do you remember Brenda and Jason from high school?

Not really. Be careful. It's crooked.

Jason ran off with their dental hygienist,

left Brenda to raise four kids by herself.

She started drinking.

Oh, that's awful.

Listen, why don't you let me get up there and do that?

Don't worry. I got it under control.

Is there something bothering you? You seem tense.

No.

Whatever it is, you know, you can talk to me.

I'm just real picky about my wallpaper.

(CLEARS THROAT) (DOORBELL RINGS)

Oh, hello, Emily. Hello, ma'am.

Is my husband here? Uh, yes, ma'am.

May I speak with him? Yes, ma'am.

He's hanging wallpaper for my mom.

Steve, what are you doing?

I'm helping Susan with the wallpaper. What's it look like?

Well, I need you at home.

That is, if you can spare him, Susan.

Yes.

Uh, he's done more than enough here.

Thank you. And thank you, Steve.

I appreciate it.

Well, at least it's halfway done.

Bye. STEVE: See you, Susan.

Okay. Bye-bye.

What?

He was hanging wallpaper in my bathroom.

Now there's a man that needs a hobby.

Sometimes I think I'm it.

Well, is he bothering you?

No, not really.

It's just, um, he comes around a lot to talk.

You know, I think he gets really lonely when Nancy's at work.

Has he ever done anything out of line?

Made a pass, you mean? No.

No, it's not like that. It's just...

It's inconvenient.

You know, when I've got to get things done...

Even though he's just trying to help, but...

Why don't you just tell him to get lost?

I don't want to hurt his feelings.

Well, that's ridiculous!

It's not. What about you with the guy...

(SCOFFS) (CHUCKLES) The haircutter who really wouldn't shut up?

You never said anything. It's the exact same thing.

It is not. That is completely different.

It's not. (LAUGHS) It is.

There's nothing wrong with trying to be nice.

Besides, it's how I was brought up. It's a southern thing.

(BOTH CHUCKLING)

Hey!

Good run?

Yes, it was, thank you.

My legs hurt a little bit, but, you know.

Well, if you're tight, maybe you should jump in the hot tub.

Oh, I can't. Thank you, though.

But I promised Emily I'd take her shopping.

Go shopping later. Bring Emily along. It'll be more fun.

And a heck of a lot cheaper.

Well, we'd be in your way.

No, no, no, no. I got to go to the farm, anyway.

You all just make yourselves at home.

You can change right there in the laundry room.

Thank you.

All right.

EMILY: I don't want anyone to see me in my swimsuit.

Why not, sweetheart? You look great.

No, I don't.

What if he comes back early?

Well, then, we'll go home.

Okay, then.

Okay? Okay.

Get your towel.

So, are things better at school? A little.

Having them at our house helped.

Good.

Mom, can we get our own hot tub?

Yes, sweetheart, right after we finish the tennis court.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

SUSAN: I ran into Steve today near the grocery store.

Anything new and interesting?

No, not really. Just...

Sometimes I'd like to shop in peace, you know?

Is he becoming a pain?

No.

He's just trying to be nice.

But I have to keep reminding myself

that if it weren't for him,

we probably wouldn't have this house.

Hmm.

Well, I've been thinking.

Hmm?

Why don't we take Orin camping for his birthday?

What do you say to that?

I think he would love that.

Would you like it? Yes, I would like it.

(CHUCKLES) Good.

GARY: Thanks a lot, Steve.

SUSAN: So, Korey, feed the fish once a day, okay?

STEVE: Don't worry about a thing. I got it under control.

Thank you.

Have a great time.

SUSAN: Thanks.

GARY: Honey.

Now, this one would make a good spatula.

Don't start. (CHUCKLES)

You remember, don't you?

It was my first camping trip.

It's not my fault I forgot the cooking utensils.

Bacon, eggs, and grits, all cooked with a stick.

Now, the hardest part was eating the grits with a stick.

But, once you got past the splinters,

it was fine.

Well, a little roughage did you good, didn't it?

Besides, you didn't seem to mind the skinny-dipping.

Oh.

And you didn't seem to mind

the snuggling in the sleeping bag.

No, ma'am. No.

And the stars.

It was so quiet.

Mom! Dad! I found an arrowhead!

(CHUCKLES) So much for the quiet. (CHUCKLES) Yeah.

It's probably a fake.

You don't know for sure.

Check it out? Yes.

(SUSAN LAUGHS)

GARY: Help now. Everybody grab a bag...

(DISCO MUSIC PLAYING)

Did you guys leave the stereo on?

That's Steve's music.

Disco reeks.

(GRUNTING)

Nancy?

What are you doing here?

Orin, you take the winner.

(MUSIC STOPS) Orin, no fighting in the house, please.

ORIN: But, Mom, it's not fighting. It's wrestling.

And it's not happening in the house. Take it outside, please.

They're not doing any damage, Susan.

They're just blowing off some steam.

Uh, what are you all doing here, Steve?

STEVE: Oh, man, our furnace went out last night.

They're working on it right now and Steve said

that you wouldn't mind.

Well, I knew you wouldn't. What kind of neighbors would we be

if we didn't take care of each other?

Yeah, we do apologize. We left everything exactly as we found it.

And Steve even fed your fish.

(BOTH LAUGH)

Uh, the boys brought their sleeping bags, slept in the living room.

Nancy and I slept in Emily's.

(STAMMERING) We would have asked,

excepting we had no way of reaching you. So...

STEVE: Look, uh,

I'm real sorry if we caused any inconvenience.

I'll do my best to make it up to you.

Come on, Nancy. Yeah.

STEVE: Let's go, boys!

(DOOR CLOSES) Mom, why didn't you say something?

They slept in my bed.

What could I say?

(SCOFFS) That's my personal and private space,

and I did not invite them in.

I'm going to disinfect everything.

I can't believe they'd just move in here.

Obviously, they didn't think anything was wrong with it.

I asked Korey to feed the fish,

and Steve managed to screw even that up.

Any of them belly up?

Well, no, but the chemical balance was all off,

and I just...

He thinks he's doing us favors, but...

I know. We could use a few less favors.

Yes. Are you leaving?

Mmm-hmm. What are you up to today?

Um, I'm gonna take a shower,

and then I'm gonna work on my music.

Hmm. Hmm.

Hurry home.

(SIGHS) Talk about a bad hair day. Ugh.

(TELEPHONE RINGS)

Hello?

Uh, she's in the shower.

Yeah, I'll tell her you called.

Bye.

Mr. Glover.

(PLAYS CLASSICAL MUSIC)

(DOORBELL RINGS)

(KNOCK ON DOOR)

(PLAYING LOUDLY)

(KNOCKING CONTINUES)

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Mom!

(BANGING) Susan!

(PLAYING STOPS)

(SIGHS)

Susan.

Didn't Emily say I called?

Yes, Steve, what's on your mind?

I'm, uh... I'm sorry about the fish.

I must have misunderstood your instructions.

If there's any permanent damage, other than the water being murky,

I wanna make it up to you.

Forget it. (CHUCKLES) Okay.

I don't think you're having a bad hair day.

Hey.

Hey, let's go out for lunch, okay?

We need to talk alone.

So how does Steve know about the fish tank?

Or that I was having a bad hair day?

It's like he's eavesdropping on us, Gary.

But how?

I mean, why? None of it makes any sense.

Well, it explains how he always knows

where I'm going.

(SIGHS) Well, maybe I should talk to him.

He'll only lie...

Unless we have proof.

It's gonna be fine.

GIRL: Car wash!

(HORN HONKS)

GIRL: In here!

(SCREAMS) STEVE: Whoa! Water fight!

Get him, Amber.

(LAUGHING) Get him.

Okay. Smile, girl.

That's nice. Okay.

Rub-a-dub-dub, everybody.

Steve, I need you to be cashier.

I'm making a video for the retreat.

You've shot enough, Steve. It doesn't have to be an epic.

Did somebody wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

No, I'm sorry. I don't mean to snap at you,

it's just, well, we're the only adults here,

and I need you to handle the money while I take a break.

Why didn't you say so?

Where's my mom?

She'll be right back.

How have you managed to stay so dry, huh?

I'm collecting money like my mom said.

Oh, good.

Hey, Amber!

Come trade places with Em.

Getting physical will be good for you.

Work off some of that ice cream we're gonna have later.

JUSTIN: Emily!

(GRUNTS) No, don't!

STEVE: (LAUGHING) Get her, Justin!

She's scared you'll wash that blond right out of her hair.

I don't dye my hair!

JUSTIN: Hey, what are you... How do you like it?

Honey, are you all right? No.

Emily?

Not now.

How did Emily get soaked?

The same way all the other kids did.

A little water never killed anybody.

Look, I know you're just trying to protect her,

but, maybe it's time you eased off a little bit.

A kid's got to grow up sometime.

You all right, sweetheart?

He's such a creep.

I can't stand him.

He embarrassed me in front of everybody.

I'm sorry.

Never mind.

TISHA: Okay, Susan, what's going on?

You haven't said more than two words.

You'll tell me I'm being paranoid.

Oh, come on. Give us some credit here. Maybe we can help.

(ALL PANTING)

Okay, but don't laugh.

We won't.

I think Steve Glover is bugging our house.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! What?

Why?

There are just too many coincidences.

Last week, Emily told me that she wanted someone to run with.

Five minutes later Steve's at our door in running shoes.

Do things like that happen a lot?

I look in the mirror and I say,

"Talk about a bad hair day."

The next thing I know,

Steve's right there in front of me,

telling me I'm not having a bad hair day.

You know, I always thought Steve obsessed on you.

Why do you and Gary put up with it, huh?

Well, he was very helpful, you know?

I mean, it was a great friendship at first.

I just wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt.

(SIGHS)

He's a deacon in our church. Our kids play together.

So that makes it okay for him

to sleep in your house without asking?

I mean, never mind bugging your house?

Well, we don't know that for sure.

And until we find out, I have to be civil

because we still co-sponsor the teen group together.

Oh, Susan, if I were you, I'd resign.

Well, I can't.

He flirts with the other girls.

It's not just me, and they're teenagers.

They don't know how to handle that.

Well, you're an adult, and you can't, either.

Besides, he's always takin' pictures and videos.

I just want to make sure there's nothing inappropriate

that's going on, you know?

There's somethin' wrong here. That's for sure.

We need to find out what.

Let's go check out his house.

Oh, come on. Are you crazy? We can't do that.

Sure we can! Come on!

(ENGINE STARTS)

I don't think I can go through with this.

Come on. He gave you guys a key.

He's invited you over thousands of times whether he's home or not.

You're merely accepting a standing invitation.

Not an invitation to search his house.

You have no choice.

It's the only way you'll find out if he's hiding something.

(BABY CRYING) Okay, but if everything's on the up and up,

we are out of there in a heartbeat, right? Definitely.

Aw. There's a good girl.

Come on, now. Mama's here.

You got any cereal?

Yeah, help yourself.

(BABY COOING)

(DOOR CLOSES)

Oh, my God. They've been robbed.

Oh, no. You've obviously never been here. It's always like this.

Let's start in his office, okay? Wait.

Are these really necessary? Absolutely.

Not only will we not leave any fingerprints,

we won't pick up any bacteria.

(BABY COOING)

Okay, honey.

(WHISPERS) Let's go look.

You wait here and be good for Mama.

See a key anywhere? No.

You look in here. I'll check around.

Okay.

Should I check out the bedroom?

No!

Look. I found some photos.

Anything disgusting?

Just a picture of me with my mouth full

at the picnic a few months ago.

(SIGHS) You know, I'm gonna look at a few of these tapes

that aren't labeled.

(INDISTINCT TALKING ON VIDEO)

Anything?

NANCY: Open it up. There you go. There you go.

SUSAN: Just Mr. and Mrs. Wholesome America

celebrating with their children.

What about these?

I think we should go.

We ought to screen a few more of them just to be thorough.

Okay, only a few, and then let's go.

Okay?

(BABY COOING)

MARY: Mama will just be a minute, honey.

What we've got on the final estimates in on the building fund,

on the extension to the hall.

I'm feeling smaller by the second.

SUSAN: Oh!

MARY: Oh, my God.

That's them having sex.

That's not their bed.

It's ours!

(GASPS)

Oh.

(GASPS)

MARY: Okay, we're almost ready to record.

I still don't see why we can't just keep this original.

'Cause that's stealing.

After what Steve's been doin' to you?

SUSAN: I know, but it...

It's just so dirty and humiliating.

I wish Gary would get home. He'll know what to do.

I know what you have to do, you call the cops.

Why?

I don't want anyone else to know about this.

Gary and I can just confront Steve...

No, that is not enough.

There has to be some consequences.

I don't want my kids to know about this.

And what about his kids?

What kind of father does something like this?

All those things you do when you think you're alone.

And he's been watching me.

MARY: There's no sound.

Oh, my God! That's me on the toilet.

Why would anyone... Because he's disgusting.

(HORN HONKS)

That's Gary and the kids.

Emily and Orin cannot see this tape.

Can you stall them? We need to copy as much as we can.

(GARY SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)

Hi, guys. It is so nice out.

Why don't you play outside for a little bit, okay?

What's wrong? Hang on...

Mary and I just need to talk to Daddy and Jack

for a little bit, okay? Go on. Okay?

Susan, what's goin' on?

When you went to the game,

Mary and I went to the Glover house to look around.

(LAUGHS)

Alone? Are you crazy?

Just...

Would you mind waitin' in the kitchen for a second?

Yeah, sure. Okay. Thank you.

What is this?

Turn that tape off.

We can't.

We're making a copy of it.

Steve's got a camera somewhere. He's been taping us.

That's not possible. Nobody can sink that low.

MARY: This tape proves he could.

We got to get the original back before they get home.

That'll be any minute now.

Turn it off.

I'll take the tape back to him,

and I'll shove it up... Gary, no, okay?

His kids are gonna be in the car with him.

We can't have an ugly confrontation.

Is everything okay?

Uh, you can come in now, honey.

I'm not gonna let that sick son of a bitch get away with this.

Whoa. What's goin' on?

Steve's been making home movies of us.

X-rated.

Well, how?

Where's the camera?

In the attic.

Let's go.

Want me to take the tape back?

No, I'll do it.

(SIGHS)

You stay with the kids, okay?

Okay.

EMILY: Where are you goin'?

I'll tell you later, okay?

Don't worry. Everything's fine.

All right? Don't worry.

(DOOR CLOSES)

Come here. Come here.

JACK: What do you got?

Hold this. Hold this.

(JACK GASPS)

JACK: Imagine that.

His own little entertainment center.

(SHRIEKS)

I thought they were back. What are you doing?

Not that they'd notice.

Go. Let's get out of here.

Okay, it's time to record.

Let's see where the cameras are.

It's right below us.

Where is it?

Oh.

Mary, look, right there.

Oh, my God. I can barely even see that.

No wonder Steve was so gung-ho

on helping me hang the wallpaper.

Maybe you and Gary need some time alone, huh?

Mom, can I go over to Kris'?

No, honey.

Come on. It's still early.

Not tonight, bud.

I just need to talk to your mom right now.

(ORIN SIGHS)

What do we say?

Kris is Orin's best friend.

They didn't do anything wrong.

Things can't be like the way they were before.

(SIGHS)

I feel so bad for Nancy and the boys.

Me, too, okay?

But Steve crossed the line.

Now, who knows what he'll do next.

We have to call the police.

No!

Everyone in Monroe will find out about it.

Look, you have nothing to be embarrassed about.

Steve's the one that did something sleazy, all right?

But it's my naked body on the video.

(WHISPERING) Stay over there. Over there.

Hey, Gary, how's Susan? We missed her at the game.

She's feelin' a bit nauseous.

You feelin' all right?

I've been better.

Well, I guess I better get goin' then.

I wouldn't want to catch what y'all got.

Say hi to Susan.

Yeah.

(SLAMS DOOR)

Now, where are the holes?

All right, I'll show you. Come here.

Right there.

Gary, he saw me naked. No.

And he saw us making love.

No, no.

I'm sure the only thing he saw was my big butt.

That's it. All right?

I'm sure he didn't see anything.

He can be up there right now. What if he sneaks back? He's not.

Susan, honey, calm down.

Well, maybe you didn't find all the cameras.

Jack and I covered every inch of the attic.

There was no sound on those videotapes,

but Steve knew what we were talking about.

Maybe he was just lying up there watching us having sex.

You're gettin' all worked up, okay?

You got to stop this right now.

You got to relax, and you got to come back to bed.

He has seen me do things you haven't seen me do.

I feel filthy, I feel invaded, I...

Did you check the kids' rooms?

The kids are fine, okay?

Now we can do this later. This isn't the time.

What's that? That's a hole, isn't it?

What is that? I'm not sure.

Has he been videotaping our children?

I'll tell you what, I'm gonna call the police right now, all right?

Mommy... Mmm-hmm.

Is everything all right?

Everything is fine, sweetheart.

Go back to bed.

I heard you and Daddy movin' around.

Who is he talkin' to?

It's just business. Don't worry.

Okay. Okay.

Good night.

Good night.

GARY: Yes, I'll hold.

(DOOR CLOSES)

The police are coming to take a report first thing tomorrow.

All right? Okay.

Come on. Come on.

You need to get some rest.

(SUSAN SNIFFLES)

All right, lay down.

I want you to get some sleep.

Now I'm right here...

And nothin' is gonna happen to you.

Okay?

I'm right here.

I'm right here.

It's okay. (GROANS)

What? What is it? What? What?

I can't stay here.

It's okay. We're alone.

No, I can feel him watching.

I just... I can't stay here.

It's just my work light. I'll turn it off.

No, no. Susan. Susan.

Gary, it's the only place I feel safe.

Did you give Mr. Glover a house key?

We knew he had one from the time we moved in,

and he gave us his house key,

you know, in case the kids got locked out

or we wanted to use his pool or his hot tub.

So, technically this is not a break-and-enter.

Well, what is it then, some kind of a peeping Tom thing?

Yes, but that only applies to people outside.

He was inside your home.

But isn't that the exact same thing, but worse?

Well, I'm not sure.

What do you mean?

He was in our attic, wasn't he?

GARY: Listening to us.

Is the equipment in the attic all his?

Yes, yes.

But I assume he ran it off your electricity.

(STAMMERS)

What does that have to do with anything?

That lets us book him for burglary.

(CHUCKLES)

For what, stealing electricity?

Well, we'll fix that when we find the right charge.

SUSAN: It's creepin' around in our attic

and taking dirty movies.

I've never written that up before.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING ON RADIO)

I'll see you.

I can stay home if you want me to.

No, the kids will think it's strange.

I want to protect them as long as I can.

Are you sure? Mmm-hmm.

I can just take the day off from work.

I'm fine, really.

All right.

(KNOCK ON DOOR)

Hey, Gary, what's goin' on?

How come the cops were at your place?

Is it somethin' about the kids?

Actually, they're comin' to get you.

(EXHALES)

What do you think I should do?

Turn yourself in.

And you stay away from my family.

Look, for what it's worth...

Get out of here, Steve.

Mr. Glover, you do understand your constitutional rights?

Yes, I understand my rights.

Did you videotape Susan Wilson and her family at her residence?

Yes, I did.

What was your motivation for making those tapes?

It's complicated.

I'm not sure why exactly.

I sure wish now that I hadn't. (CHUCKLES)

Maybe that I...

Have a mental problem.

What sort of mental problem?

Depression.

I'm depressed, so I look at naked women?

(SIGHS) How many tapes did you make?

I'm not exactly sure. Um...

Only... Four or five, I think.

Well, will you sign a consent-to-search form

so we can search your house?

Sure.

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Mornin', ma'am.

This is a consent-to-search form for some videotapes.

This is what you're looking for.

This is all of 'em?

Yes, it is.

Thank you, ma'am.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING ON POLICE RADIO)

So, my husband tells me

that there's a problem between your family and the Glovers.

Bad news travels fast.

Oh, well, Steve called the elders immediately,

seeking their spiritual guidance.

He wants to do the right thing.

He called after he knew he was going to be arrested.

He's cooperated with the police

and admitted what he's done.

What more do you expect him to do?

I don't know.

(SIGHS)

Do you understand what he did

to me and my family?

Not exactly.

The charge was burglary, but what did he take?

Videos.

He made videotapes of us in our bedroom and bathroom

with a hidden camera in the attic.

So he's crossed some very inappropriate boundaries.

To put it mildly, yes.

Susan, I know you're hurt and you're angry,

but think about Nancy and the boys.

They don't deserve to be dragged through the mud.

You know the other kids will be merciless.

I know. I just don't think that I can ignore this.

Could you, if someone had done this to you?

(SIGHS)

I think I'd try to rise above

my own personal embarrassment

and think of the greater good.

It's disturbing, I know,

but it's not like you were raped or robbed.

Besides, there's always two sides to every story.

Ask yourself why Steve was so obsessed with you.

Maybe you were leading him on.

I can't talk to you about this, Joanne.

All I'm saying is it's no big deal.

Worse things happen to people every day.

(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES)

(SOBS)

(GIGGLES) Hey, Em.

Any of your mom's skin flicks back there?

What?

I hear they're pretty hot.

(GIGGLING)

EMILY: Everybody else obviously knows about it.

Do you mind tellin' me what's goin' on?

We were just trying to protect you.

Has this got something to do with why I can't play with Kris anymore?

Yes.

I knew it. What did we do?

Nothing, honey. We love Kris.

Well, then why... GARY: You didn't do anything.

Mr. Glover did something very illegal,

and we reported him to the police.

What did he do?

He hid cameras

in Mom and Dad's bedroom and bathroom.

He was taping

what are supposed to be private moments,

and that's a crime.

So we had to report him.

I knew he was a pervert.

I knew it.

Stop.

Did he do anything to you?

No, just the way he looked at me...

And everyone else, you know.

So he was watching us on the toilet and stuff?

Yeah.

Ew, that is so gross!

Does everybody know?

Are my friends gonna see this?

Am I naked? Are these on the Internet?

GARY: We don't know, Em.

We haven't seen all the tapes yet.

How did the kids at the store know?

They don't know anything.

What if I am on it?

Sweetheart, just calm down, okay?

The police are gonna take care of this.

No!

SUSAN: How many people have seen these tapes?

Only myself, Deputy Holt here,

and Lieutenant Hagen.

(SUSAN EXHALES)

Can we fast-forward this, please?

Do you remember what day this was shot on?

How could I possibly know that?

How many of these tapes do we have to watch?

Just these four and the one that's playin' now.

But I saw stacks of tapes at his house.

HOLT: Well, he said this was all of it.

Maybe the others were rentals.

GARY: Susan returned it to their house,

so the original should be here

along with the other tapes that you took from him.

It must be one of these.

No.

No, these are a different brand.

It's not here.

This is all we've got in custody.

Well, there must be some mistake.

GARY: Okay.

Hang on a second. Where are you going?

We've seen enough for today. We'll come back.

(DOOR CLOSES)

(SOBS)

(WATER RUNNING)

(CLATTERING)

(SOBBING)

Today Steve Glover has asked to come forward.

Steve wishes to share something from his heart,

and I would ask you to open your hearts to him.

Thank you, Pastor.

Today, I ask forgiveness

from God and my church family.

I've had a problem most of my life.

Recently, because of depression and stress,

that problem got out of control,

and as a result, I've hurt some people I hold dear.

My family.

Friends.

And this congregation.

I sincerely apologize to anyone I may have hurt.

Because of my irresponsible actions,

I'll no longer be able to serve as deacon

here in the church

or work with the youth prog.

I'm grateful to the elders,

close friends, and my family

for all their love, concern, and help,

and with the grace of God,

I'm confident

that I will be able to become

the person that God wants me to be.

Everyone knew you spoke from your heart.

You've done more good than you could possibly imagine.

That means a lot to me, Joanne.

(CHURCH BELL TOLLING)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

I don't know how you controlled yourself, Gary.

If something like that ever happened to Tisha,

I'd... I'd go crazy.

I can't believe that weasel's actually got people feeling sorry for him.

If people knew what he really did...

Joanne says it's no big deal,

meaning I'm no big deal.

But Steve is.

You know, I know a reporter at the paper.

She'd be happy to do a piece.

No, no. I do not want my name dragged into this.

Just... I'll see you later.

Okay. Bye, sweetie. Bye, Mary.

Bye, sweetheart.

(PIANO NOTE PLAYS)

(DISSONANT NOTE PLAYS)

Em, where you goin'?

To put this in Mr. Glover's front yard where it belongs.

No, you're not.

If he was a child abuser,

he'd have to put a sign in his yard, right?

It's the law.

It is in Louisiana, yes, but... (SIGHS)

Sit down.

Someone's got to tell the world

what a lying pervert he really is.

Well, that someone is not you.

Why not me?

I hate him just as much as you do.

I know, honey,

but I can't let you fight my battles for me.

But you're not fightin' them.

Susan, are you feeling better?

I've been praying for you.

I hope you've decided to drop this thing with the Glovers.

They're actually talking about moving out of state.

You have no idea the heartache

this has caused them.

The heartache it's caused them?

(PLAYS NOTE)

STEVE: (MUFFLED) You don't want to play with me, huh?

KRIS: (MUFFLED) Yeah, Dad!

STEVE: Go out for one.

KRIS: Okay, I got you.

(INDISTINCT TALKING)

(PLAYING CLASSICAL MUSIC)

(STOPS PLAYING)

(JARRING CHORDS)

Hi.

(LOCK CLICKS)

Did you lock the front door? I always do.

You want to double-check for me?

Thank you.

(KEYS JANGLING)

Mom, do you want me to go to the market for you?

Well, I went to the market...

I don't mind goin'.

No, angel, I'll do it. You need to do your homework.

I don't have any.

Did you read my essay on Hawthorne?

No, sweetie, I didn't, but I will tonight.

Your father said it was really great.

But he didn't read the book.

I want you to read it

so we can talk about it like we used to.

Well, I will tonight.

Okay?

I promise.

Why don't you lie down for a while?

I'll put it by your bed if you feel like readin'.

Maybe I will.

Isn't the rule "No sugar till after supper"?

Mom's rule.

Well... (CLEARS THROAT) That's my rules, too,

and I have strict instructions to enforce that.

For how long?

Until she's feelin' better.

Nobody's gonna feel better till we plug up these holes.

We can't do that.

It might be evidence.

It freaks us all out!

(SIGHS)

Tomorrow, your mom and I are gonna see

the rest of the tapes,

and then after that, we can decide what comes next.

Won't the police just arrest him?

Honestly, honey, I'm not sure.

I miss you, honey.

I want my wife back.

And I want you to let me hold you.

SUSAN: Gary, I can't.

Well, then I can come to you.

There.

Nice and comfy.

Sort of like one of our camping trips.

If I had been smarter...

If I had been more suspicious,

maybe none of this would've ever happened.

SUSAN: It's not your fault.

Well, I can't help it.

When I see you in this much pain

and there's nothing that I can do to fix it...

SUSAN: Nobody can fix it.

Baby...

We can't go on like this.

Okay?

I need you to come back to bed.

It's safe.

All the cameras are gone.

No, they're not for me.

It's all right. I understand.

(SOFTLY) I understand.

It's all right. It's all right.

It's all right.

Gary.

I'm sorry.

(SNIFFLES)

I'm sorry I'm such a mess.

No, I don't want to postpone it again.

(SIGHS) I'm fine, really.

Okay. Me, too. Bye.

Hello.

My husband is not going to be able to make it today,

so I'm just gonna view the rest of the tapes by myself.

(PHONE DIALING) Mrs. Wilson's ready.

There's the performer. Yeah.

Just ignore him.

I know how hard this is for you.

You shouldn't feel ashamed, Mrs. Wilson.

After all, you've got a really good figure.

Stop.

That's the Glover laundry room.

ISABELA: Are you sure? Yes.

He's always inviting people over for a swim

and telling them to change in the laundry room.

You recognize any of them?

(VOICE BREAKING) I'm pretty sure that's Tisha from church.

And the other one, I can't tell,

but her wedding ring looks familiar.

(GASPS)

Oh, my God! That's my daughter, Emily!

Are you sure? Is that her with you?

Yes! Yes! That's my daughter, Emily!

She's just a child!

(SOBS)

HOLT: I can see how a mother might recognize her daughter,

but I don't think it would hold up in court.

You can barely see her.

So Steve's off the hook because she's naked behind me?

He didn't say that.

Well, what about the other tapes?

Did you find those?

Mr. Glover swears he burned them.

What do you mean, he burned them?

Well, as part of his so-called redemption...

We have no proof that he didn't.

Are you gonna notify the other people on this tape?

We'll, uh, discuss it with the Captain.

No, they need to know now!

They need to know as soon as possible.

They go over to the Glovers' to swim,

and most of them are teenagers and kids.

If you don't tell them, I will.

Mrs. Wilson.

SUSAN: Uh...

I was viewing tapes at the police station

when I saw some video that had been secretly shot

in the Glover laundry room.

It was people, mostly women from our church,

changing their clothes.

(PEOPLE MURMURING)

I'm not gonna list who's on it out of respect for your privacy,

but I just thought that you would like to know

that it exists, um, in case you want to do something about it.

Do you know everyone on the tapes?

Yes.

There is, however, uh,

one woman I couldn't quite make out,

but I could recognize her if I saw her wedding band.

So, uh, if you'd like to talk to me in private later, um...

Thank you.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Well, I'd, uh, like to open this up for discussion.

Um...

Mrs. Biggs.

Since Steve has come forward

and asked for our forgiveness,

shouldn't we practice what we preach and forgive him?

As I see it, this falls under the state's jurisdiction.

It is not a church matter at all.

JAMES: I agree.

The quicker we're past this, the better.

Better for who?

Please, Mr. Wilson, try not to take this personally.

We understand that you're upset.

"Upset" doesn't begin to cover it.

All you people care about is damage control.

It's so stupid to think that they'd get involved

just because some of them were on the tapes.

Susan, wait.

I have to know, was I one of them?

Yes.

Nobody but my husband's supposed to see me naked.

I know, sweetie.

I'm so sorry.

(SOBBING)

I left you a dozen messages. Why won't you call back?

It's not you.

I just don't feel like talkin'.

You know, no energy.

Well, the best way to energize is exercise.

When are you gonna run again?

Oh, I don't know.

I can't stand the thought of people starin' at me.

It just...

Nobody is starin' at you.

Do you know what Steve's been spreadin' around?

I don't care.

He is tellin' the world how you hit on him,

callin' on his cellphone,

prancin' around in your skimpy lingerie,

spaghetti straps with Aztec print, no less.

I mean, what red-blooded man could resist?

(SCOFFS) How bizarre!

You know, maybe in some demented way,

he honestly believes you had an affair.

Do other people believe him?

Some.

He is out there selling his story

while you're fallin' apart in here.

For all you know right now,

he is videotapin' some other unsuspecting family.

He wouldn't dare.

Sure, he would.

He's not sufferin' any, you've cornered the market.

I just thought when it happened

to other people that...

They'd be upset, too.

They'd be angry, too.

But they don't even want to know about it.

What's wrong with me that I can't get past this?

(SNIFFLES)

Even you think I should be over it!

No!

I think you should make him accountable!

And you are the only one who can do that, Susan!

I've already called the police.

Then you try the district attorney,

and if that doesn't work, you try somethin' else.

Okay.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY: If a peeping Tom looked through your window,

I could prosecute, no problem.

Isn't this the same thing?

No, because he used video equipment.

But aren't there laws against recording people

without their knowledge?

That only applies to recording with sound.

There's no sound on the tapes in custody.

What difference does sound make?

Well, there is a law in the books against wiretapping.

There's no law against videotaping.

The laws just haven't kept up with technology.

But he taped us without our permission.

He doesn't need it because he didn't do anything illegal.

Videotaping people with or without their knowledge

is not a crime in the state of Louisiana,

or most of the U.S., for that matter.

So what he did is okay?

He destroys our lives, and that's not a crime?

Not the videotaping.

I could charge him with unauthorized entry

or destruction of property for the holes he drilled.

The downside to that is,

he could play those videotapes in open court,

and I'll guarantee you, the defense is counting on that fact

to make you back off.

I know it's unfair.

Unfair?

It's insane!

If I was mugged, they wouldn't mug me again in court

for the purpose of demonstration.

If we pursue this in criminal court,

what do you think will happen to him?

Not much.

He won't do any time if it's his first offense.

The best you should hope for is probation and a stiff fine.

Would he have to admit he did something wrong?

I don't see how he could avoid it.

Well, that'll have to be enough, then.

And what if they don't punish him at all, even if you win?

It's not about punishing him exactly.

It's about healing us.

How did Mrs. Wilson obtain the tape she made a copy of?

She obtained the original tape

from the residence of Mr. Glover.

Was Mr. Glover there?

HOLT: I don't think so.

So, she entered the Glover house without permission

exactly as she alleges my client did.

Yes. But...

You mentioned that a couple of tapes

were burned or destroyed, when did that occur?

Sometime after June 29th.

Where did that occur?

Some property being farmed by Mr. Glover.

Did y'all recover any of those items?

We did not.

(DOOR OPENS)

Well, the good news is Glover's coppin' a plea,

so that means no public screening of your videotape.

The bad news is

no more discovery, no sworn testimony,

no real record of what he actually did.

What's he pleading to?

Unauthorized entry to an inhabited dwelling,

three years' supervised parole

and $2,000 restitution to you folks

for the damage to your home.

The punishment has absolutely no relation to the crime.

Couldn't agree more,

but video voyeurism isn't addressed by our legal system.

Look, I know that you're tryin' to

protect your privacy and your family.

But if you could tell your story,

put a name and a face to what happened in the media,

it might make a difference.

There's gonna be more and more of these cases, you know,

I mean, anybody can buy a video camera

the size of a pencil lead,

and the Internet gives people ideas,

and it's got a great, big appetite for your privacy.

Now you're only one of the victims,

but I think that people just may listen to you.

Do you really think a law would be passed quicker

if I came forward and told about what happened to us?

You mean go public?

Relive it over and over again?

Maybe it could be a good thing.

When he pleads guilty tomorrow,

that'll be the end of it,

unless you do go public and keep this thing alive.

At least you'll know that the next time it happens,

it'll be a punishable crime.

I don't know. It...

GARY: Susan, up to now,

the press has respected your wishes.

You go public, you can't take it back.

So, if I do get involved in getting a law passed,

that might mean some more changes.

ORIN: Like what?

Well, it would take up a lot more of my time,

and, um, we'd have to deal with the press,

and I won't put us through that if you don't want me to.

It would make me really proud.

Good night, you. Good night.

Mom...

Are you nervous about tomorrow?

Not really.

I'm kind of looking forward to hearing him plead guilty.

Even if it's in the papers and on TV?

Would that be so bad?

Yes, I hate when people gossip about me.

Yeah, I know exactly how you feel.

But that may be the only way

to bring out the truth.

What about your reputation?

Well, a lot of times,

reputations don't have anything to do with reality,

like with Mr. Glover, he's a perfect example.

And if I had to do it all over again,

I wouldn't care what people thought of me,

and I wouldn't try to get people to like me.

I'd just learn to stand up for myself.

You're doin' a pretty good job of that now.

Well, you are way ahead of where I was at your age.

You're very, very special.

You don't have to say that.

Yes, I do, and I want you to remember it.

Remember it and always stand up for yourself.

Okay.

Okay.

I love you. I love you, too, Mom.

We'll see you in the morning.

Okay.

(SIGHS)

JUDGE: How do you plead?

Guilty, Your Honor, under advice of counsel.

JUDGE: I take it that you are prepared to admit

that you did commit this offense.

Yes, sir.

(PEOPLE MURMURING)

My clients have no comment at this time, please.

Thank you. Thank you.

(REPORTERS TALKING INDISTINCTLY)

(COUGHS) Please. Please. Thank you.

MAN: Glover, over here! Over here, Mr. Glover!

FEMALE REPORTER: Are you going to pursue this in civil court?

How will you feel if he doesn't go to jail?

When my family and I were stalked by a video voyeur,

we thought the laws would protect us,

but they don't.

The people need to know

there's a new, invisible threat out there,

and it's almost impossible to detect,

and then when you do, there's no law to stop it.

And that has to change.

Excuse me.

MARY: Millions of people would see you, it's Leeza Gibbons!

TISHA: You could defend yourself if Steve mouths off.

Let him whine all he wants to, you know?

He's just behind me now.

Is this the same Susan Wilson

who used to be too shy to say no to anyone? (PANTING)

Well, some of my friends challenged me

to stand up for myself. (CHUCKLING)

So come with us!

You're the one they really want.

I can't, y'all.

Thank you, but I've got the speech of my life to make,

and I need to take my time for it.

LEEZA ON TV: Nancy, I'm interested in your feelings.

ORIN: Hey, Mom, Leeza's back on.

LEEZA: If I found out my husband had been engaged in this activity,

I would think, "Who is this man I'm sleeping with?"

Aren't you a little freaked out by his behavior?

NANCY: Well, I was a little hurt

and in shock when I found out,

but I know that my husband's a good person,

and what kind of person would I be

if I couldn't find it in my heart to forgive him?

Nancy says Steve's a good person,

people make mistakes.

It's her duty to forgive him.

NANCY: ...but I know that my husband's a good person.

LEEZA: Sounds like you're in denial.

I wonder what she really thinks.

NANCY: No, I'm not in denial. (AUDIENCE LAUGHING)

Wait a minute, would you listen, please?

I admit what he did, but he wants to change,

so I don't see how that can mean I am in denial.

MAN: It's a relative thing, Nancy.

You're plainly still in denial.

Steve has got a double life

that he has not worked through.

NANCY: You don't know that.

MAN: Steve,

let me give you a two-word definition of voyeurism,

it's called "visual rape."

STEVE: We're fine. Things are okay now.

We're doin' good.

GARY: I didn't lose!

I had 293 points, and you had six, and you had eight!

(DOORBELL RINGS)

GARY: You want me to get it?

No, sweetheart, I'm right here. I'll get it.

(DOOR OPENS)

SUSAN: Oh. JOANNE: Hi!

SUSAN: Uh. Come on in.

I... I hope I'm not interrupting your supper.

SUSAN: No, no. I'm just getting started.

It smells delicious.

Well, I hope so.

It's, um, it's my own version of jambalaya.

I, uh, saw the Leeza show today.

Really?

I feel like such a fool.

And I can't tell you how sorry I am.

I remember how cavalier I was

when you asked me how I would handle it,

and when I saw that show today,

I realized it would kill me.

Is this the ring you saw on the tapes?

It wasn't you.

Oh, God.

Thank you!

Thank you.

I won't keep you.

I'd like to start jogging

with you and Tisha and Mary again...

If that's all right with you.

That'd be great.

God bless. You too.

(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES)

GARY: You told a fib.

Well, she couldn't handle that.

Besides, I'm the only one who knows it was her.

Some year, huh?

(CHUCKLES)

Our dream house turned into a bit of a nightmare.

Yeah, but we are closer and stronger than ever.

(INDISTINCT TALKING)

(CAMERA CLICKING)

MAN 1: Mrs. Wilson. MAN 2: We're ready to go.

MAN 1: Mrs. Wilson, what do you hope to accomplish today?

Hi. Thank you for coming.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

WOMAN: Good to go. We're clear.

SUSAN: Can you hold this? Yeah.

(SIGHS)

SUSAN: Good afternoon. Thank you for coming.

Um, I'd like to talk to you today

about a subject called video voyeurism.

Think back with me to what you did last night.

Now, imagine that everything you did was videotaped.

It's hard to imagine, isn't it?

You can go into your homes

and lock your doors and let your guard down.

But I can't.

You can go into your bathrooms and close the door

and assume that no one is watching...

But I can't.

Although this looks like an isolated case,

it very well may be happening to one of you today.

It's a crime that is virtually impossible to detect,

and it will become more and more common.

The Internet encourages voyeurs,

and the equipment for this crime is readily available.

This crime takes money.

It takes time. It takes premeditation.

It takes knowledge of the victim.

It takes knowledge of the victim.

It is virtual stalking,

and it should be a felony, not a slap on the wrist.

The very nature of this crime

makes it especially hard for the victim.

I feel as though I were raped.

And my family has suffered.

In ways that I can't describe.

However, even with rape,

the victim is not asked to be raped again in the courtroom.

So, I ask you,

if there is any way for the viewing of these tapes to be limited,

please consider the victims.

Each time another person saw my tapes,

I felt violated.

Voyeur victims need the same protection as rape victims,

and I feel confident

that the representatives of the state of Louisiana

will make sure that video voyeurs

are adequately punished

and that their victims will not suffer needlessly.

Thank you.

(APPLAUSE)