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[suspenseful string music]

- Yeah, I'm leaving first thing tomorrow morning.

Yeah, I can't wait to see you too.

It's been too long.

Yes, I will tell you all about it over dinner.

Yeah, I think so too.

[bus hissing] [cars honking]

I will.

Goodnight, Newt.

[phone beeps]

[elevator rumbling]

[elevator dings]

[knocking]

Who's there?

- Monica, it's me, open up.

- Greg, I don't think that that is a very good idea.

You know, I thought I was very clear

this afternoon that-- - I came to apologize.

Please, just open the door for one minute.

I have something very important to say.

Thank you.

[door bangs shut]

You goin' somewhere?

- Yeah, just outta town for a few days.

I needed a break.

- I think I know what you really need, Monica.

A commitment.

- Greg.

- I know that I've acted like a fool this week,

but I wanna put that behind us.

Life is too short.

Monica Roberts,

will you marry me?

- Greg, I don't know what to say.

Greg, I don't know.

- It's one simple word, three little letters.

[jazzy piano music]

[guests chattering indistinctly]

- And I would've been like, our parents were crazy!

[laughing]

Ahh, good choice.

- I'm known for those.

- Oh really?

- Yeah, just look at the woman I'm about to marry.

[soft string music]

[sirens wailing]

- If you keep up all this sweet talk,

I'm not gonna have anymore room for dessert.

- Fine, no more talking.

But as for dessert...

- [Hillary] Hmm.

[laughing]

[dramatic music]

- [May] What do we have?

- Two victims of an apparent carbon monoxide gas leak.

A neighbor called it in.

They were already unconscious when we arrived.

- Let's get them to ICU, let's go, let's go!

- Thank you.

- Race you home?

- I thought your goal was to keep me

out of the hospital tonight.

- That's true, that's true.

[phone ringing]

Uh-oh, let me guess.

- Dr. Penzer speaking.

I'll be right there.

- [sighs] See you back at the house?

- I love you.

- I know.

Get outta here. [Hillary laughs]

[machines beeping]

- Are you an angel?

- I think that you're disoriented from the gas.

But I'll take the compliment.

[coughing]

Here, take some water.

Just sip it.

Your lungs suffered some scarring.

You're at Montgomery Grove Hospital.

There was a gas leak in your building

but luckily the carbon monoxide detector went off

and you and Ms. Roberts were rushed to the hospital.

- Monica, is she all right?

- I'm so sorry.

She never regained consciousness.

You really are quite lucky, Mr. Lipton,

but I'm truly sorry for your loss.

- Monica's gone?

- The gas deprived her body of oxygen for too long

and she suffocated in her sleep.

The paramedics found you two in bed.

- They shoulda let me die too.

- I'm afraid we can't let that happen.

You know, Hippocratic Oath and all.

- You saved me.

- Well, guilty as charged, yes.

- Who are you?

- I'm Dr. Penzer.

Was Monica Roberts your girlfriend?

- She was my fiancee.

We'd just gotten engaged.

I came over last night to propose.

She said yes. - Oh no, I'm so sorry.

- Monica's parents, do they know?

- [Hillary] They've been informed, yes.

- I shouldn't be here.

It should've been me.

- Don't say that, Mr. Lipton.

You just need to rest and recover.

But I'm here for you.

You're not alone.

And I'm sure Monica would want you

to make a full recovery as well.

- Thank you, Doctor, for everything.

I owe you my life.

- You owe me a full recovery, and that's what I expect.

- You are an angel.

- And you are a fighter, which is a patient

that any doctor is blessed to have.

Now get some rest.

[gentle instrumental music]

[birds chirping]

Wow.

- Whoa, ho, ho, whoa, whoa, wait a second.

No peeking, the design isn't done yet.

- It's beautiful. - You're beautiful.

That is a building.

- Well this building is a beautiful work of art

created by a brilliant designer.

- Well, speaking of beautiful works of art,

I mean, look at these angles, these curves, huh?

- I have to go to work. [laughs]

I love you, honey!

See you later.

Hello, Mr. Lipton. - Hi.

- How are you feeling today?

- I'm okay.

- That's good news.

[inhaling deeply]

One more.

[inhaling deeply]

Great.

- Are you this hands on with all your patients?

- Only the ones that really need me.

- You know, there's a Chinese proverb that says

you save someone's life, you stay with that person forever.

- Well, it is a good thing I do not practice medicine

in China. [laughs]

- I don't know, I think you'd like it.

It's quite breathtaking.

- Ah, you've been?

- [Gregory] Yeah, I worked there for five years.

- Huh, doing what?

- IT stuff.

- Ahhh, so you are a computer guy.

- I know it's not the most exciting profession,

but it pays the bills.

- What do you know about firewalls?

- Putting them up or breaking through them?

- I have no idea.

Johnny's always complaining that his aren't secure enough.

- Well, I'd be happy to help if I can.

That's what friends do for friends, right?

- Huh.

That's what I like to see.

Your chest cavity is looking much better.

- Well, I like to run.

I work out every day.

- Well good, every little bit helps.

If you keep this up, you will be outta here in no time.

Get some rest.

[soft, suspenseful music]

[bell chiming]

- Hi! - Hey.

- I got your favorite latte.

- Oh, thank you.

- So, are you ready for the big day?

- Well, I don't really have much to do,

just show up, say some vows, say I do.

The maid of honor does all the work.

Sorry.

- Okay, not a problem as long as the ceremony

is not in the hospital.

I love what you do, I just hate where you live.

I mean, work.

- Ha-ha.

It's not work when you love what you do.

You know, I heal their bodies, you heal their minds.

- I do what I can.

- Do you think you might be able to squeeze in

one more client as a favor?

- [Lori] Why, what's the story?

- He's a patient of mine.

He's a really nice guy.

He just lost his fiancee.

He seems in complete denial about it,

like she never existed.

- Sure, send him over.

- Thank you.

That's awesome.

Anyway, with all the wedding stuff

I feel like I haven't heard about you.

Still goin' strong with Derrick?

- [Lori] Hmm, maybe.

[laughing]

- You're not gonna get away with that.

- You're just jealous.

[laughing]

[soft instrumental music]

[birds chirping]

[door banging shut]

- Mom, it's me.

- I thought doctors stopped making house calls.

- And I thought that you weren't sick.

- I feel fine.

- Well you look terrible. - Oh.

- Have you seen a doctor?

- Aren't I looking at one right now?

- [Hillary] What are you taking?

- Just tea and tissues right now.

Relax, honey, I'm sure it's just a 24-hour thing.

- Right, and how long have you had this, 72 hours?

- [Barbara] How's the wedding coming?

- We're going with the cake, the harp,

and all the bridesmaids are wearing green.

Don't change the subject.

I'm making you a doctor's appointment.

- Please don't.

I'll be all better for your wedding.

- Mom, that's a month away.

- See, honey, got plenty of time.

- You're impossible. - It's a mother's privilege.

- Come here.

- Ooh, careful, honey.

I don't want you to get my bug.

You know, they say doctors make the worst patients.

- Well, they're right.

I'm gonna get you more tea.

- Oh, thanks, sweetie.

- [Hillary] I got you honey from the farmer's market.

I think you're really gonna like it.

[machines beeping]

Good news, Mr. Lipton, you're getting discharged.

- Discharged?

But I'm not ready.

- Well, all of your scans and tests

have come back, Mr. Lipton.

You're healthy.

Since you're doing so much better now,

I wanna get you outta this room.

- But, who, who's gonna look after me when I leave?

I lost everything.

- I think I know someone who can help.

- A therapist.

- [Hillary] She's a grief counselor as well.

- I don't need her help.

I have you.

- Mr. Lipton, I really think that you should consider this.

She is an old friend.

I think that you should give it a try.

- She's an old friend, huh? - Mm-hm.

- A good one?

- A very good friend.

And it would make me happy if you spoke with her.

- Okay, I can do that.

I always like to follow my doctor's advice.

- That makes you a very smart man.

- Dr. Penzer?

I'll never forget what you've done for me.

I mean that.

- Take care of yourself, Mr. Lipton.

[suspenseful music]

[computer beeping]

[keys clacking]

- Mr. Lipton?

What do you think you're doing?

- Going back to bed.

- Yes.

- Hey, honey.

So I guess your mom knows not to bother you at work

because she called me today.

She wants to know if we're doing a cake tower

or just a traditional wedding cake.

- I have made too many decisions today.

Cake is the last thing on my mind.

- Okay, well you may wanna call her.

She's been dying to finalize

a few of the remaining details for the wedding.

- I'll check in on her tomorrow.

How was your day?

- Not bad, not bad.

I walked 20 feet to my office,

I had lunch in the kitchen.

- You're very lucky that you get to work from home. [laughs]

- [John] Can't argue with that.

- I may have peeked at your designs today.

They're gonna love 'em.

- Well, loving it and spending the millions it takes

to build it are two different things.

- Oh, they're gonna spend the money,

and then you and I can afford our three-week honeymoon.

- Ooh, you really think you could handle

leaving work for that long?

- I mean, yes, I love my job,

but a girl only gets married once, right?

If she's lucky.

- Somethin' tells me your patients

would lose their minds, especially Mr. Monoxide Poisoning.

- Mm-mm, that's not fair.

What he went through was horrible.

I mean, could you imagine losing the woman that you love

on the night that she said she'd spend

the rest of her life with you?

- Yeah, yeah I don't wanna imagine that.

- Yeah, exactly.

- Just remember, your name isn't Florence Nightingale.

- [laughs] Well don't worry, Mr. Jealous,

Mr. Lipton is getting discharged tomorrow.

- Oh.

On a scale of one to 10, how tired would you say you are?

- Who's tired? - Ooh.

[laughing]

[squealing]

[machines beeping]

[suspenseful music]

- [Lori] Thank you for coming to see me, Mr. Lipton.

Dr. Penzer told me a little about what happened.

How are you feeling?

- I was given a clean bill of health.

Hillary says I was very lucky.

- Dr. Penzer?

I didn't realize you were on a first name basis.

- She's an amazing woman.

I hear you guys are really good friends.

How long have you known her?

- Since college.

But we're here to talk about you, Mr. Lipton.

I know you had a terrible loss.

Your fiancee--

- Yes, what happened was a terrible tragedy,

but I really don't wanna talk about it.

- Well, that's understandable.

I mean, given what you went through, most people--

- Tell me all about Hillary.

What are some of the things that she likes?

- Mr. Lipton, I know it's hard,

but you're gonna have to deal with Monica's passing.

- I have.

I moved on.

The woman's dead.

Look, I thought she was the one.

She wasn't.

That's all there is to it.

- Are you angry with her for dying?

- Let's just say that she disappointed me

and leave it at that.

Now can you help me?

- That's what I'm here for.

But what do you want me to help you with?

- Tell me all about Hillary.

I need to know about her.

What are some of her favorite foods,

her favorite types of music--

- Dr. Penzer's engaged.

She's gonna be getting married soon.

- She's getting married?

To, to another man?

And you're letting this happen?

[tense string music]

- [Lori] You're gonna have to let go

of this unhealthy obsession you have with Dr. Penzer.

Nothing will come of it.

- I think our time is done.

[ominous music]

- Hey Hillary, it's Lori.

Long day, I'm just leaving work now.

Give me a call when you get a chance.

I had a meeting with Gregory Lipton.

I can't go into detail, but I think we need

to talk about something.

I'll call you back.

Hello?

[tires squealing]

Stop!

[whacking]

- Emergency!

She needs immediate medical attention from Dr. Penzer.

Dr. Penzer! - Oh my God, Lori!

What happened?

- Broken leg, possibly some fractured ribs,

head trauma.

- Hit and run in her own parking lot.

I saw the whole thing, I called it in.

- Okay, take her to Emergency Room D.

- Whoa, hey, hey, hey.

Hillary, you'll save her, I know you will.

- I need you-- - Of course.

- To file a report.

- I'm here for you always.

- [Woman] Mr. Lipton, there's an officer waiting

to take your statement.

- Did you see what type of car it was?

Did you get a license plate?

- No, no, no, it all happened so fast.

I didn't see the plate, but it was blue.

I think a Jeep Compass.

- And you didn't see who was driving?

- No, I sorry, Detective.

I was walking to my car when I glanced up.

- Jeep Compass. - Yeah.

Hey. - Hi.

- So how is she?

- Well, it's not as bad as we thought.

She has a broken leg and a concussion,

so I guess the car wasn't going that fast.

- Well, Mr. Lipton says it occurred in a parking lot

right outside her building.

- Yeah, I heard the tires screeching

and that's when I noticed.

- So you did go and see her.

- Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I followed your orders.

I think I was her last appointment.

- Why would someone do something like this?

- They probably stole the car from the lot

and they were makin' their getaway

and she got in their way.

You know, wrong place, wrong time.

- [Det. Meadows] What type of car do you drive, Mr. Lipton?

- [Gregory] A gray Altima.

- Right, right.

I saw it parked outside

Monica Roberts' apartment building last week.

[suspenseful music]

Well, I'll need to ask Dr. Hanson some questions

when she's up for it.

- Can it wait till tomorrow?

She needs her rest.

- Of course. - Great.

- Thank you, Mr. Lipton, you've been very helpful.

- Thank you.

- Dr. Penzer. - Yes, thank you.

Thank you, Detective Meadows, thank you very much.

Mr. Lipton. - Hey.

I'm so sorry about your friend,

but I knew you'd save her.

We make a pretty good team, huh?

- Excuse me?

- I, I helped get her here

and then I called it in when it happened

so that you could work your magic.

It's a good thing that I was there.

- Oh, yes, Mr. Lipton.

It's just been a really rough night

and in between Lori and my mom's illness--

- Is she okay? - Huh?

- Your mother, it's nothing serious?

- No, no, she'll be fine.

I just have a lot on my plate right now.

- Right, with the wedding and everything.

- Who told you about that?

- Dr. Hanson, of course.

Congratulations.

- Thank you.

Uh, okay, Mr. Lipton, I have to--

- Please, call me Gregory,

after all we've been through.

- Uh-huh.

Okay.

[garage door humming]

Ugh, now what?

- Yes, Mr. Richards, everything will be ready

for the presentation.

- Great!

Now the garage door's broken?

John?

John!

- Yes, the cocktail party was a wonderful idea.

I'll let you know as soon as I ask her.

- I was calling you! - Great.

Thank you sir, talk to you soon.

[Hillary sighs]

- Hey, hey, what's wrong?

- Lori got hit by a car today.

- My God, is she okay?

- Yeah, yeah.

It's just, she's gonna have to figure out

how to walk down the aisle in crutches.

- [laughs] Well, glad you could find the joke in it.

- I have to or I'd go crazy.

It was Lori's joke, though, by the way.

- [John] Oh.

Well, even a car can't keep that woman down.

- I know, that's why I love her.

What was that phone call about?

- Oh, I mean, I hate to even bring it up now,

but Mr. Richards wants to have the unveiling here,

and a cocktail reception.

He seems to think that you will impress the clients.

- Wait.

Does that mean that he accepted your designs?

Oh my God, finally some good news!

- We'll see.

I think they just wanna test it out

in the most friendly environment they can.

- Our home?

- Yeah, trust me, it wasn't my choice,

but how do I say no to the boss?

I mean, look, they're gonna pay for it,

they're gonna set it up, we just have to host it.

I mean, personally it just makes me nervous.

It's like putting the cart before the horse.

Should we even do it?

- No, are you kidding?

You,

you're gonna be great.

Everything's gonna be great.

- So that a yes?

- That is a yes.

But you have to get the garage door fixed.

It's on the fritz again.

- Okay, that will be my second call

after I let Mr. Richards know we are good to go.

- Mr. Lipton was there toy.

- Where?

- When Lori got hit by the car,

he was the one that brought her to the hospital.

- Lipton, Mr. Lipton, that's Mr. Monoxide Poisoning?

- Mm-hm.

I sent him to see Lori today.

- Oh, it's good that he was there then.

- Yeah.

Hey, have you ever heard the phrase

if you save a life, you stay with that person forever?

- Hmm, yeah, I think in an old episode of Kung Fu.

But is that really a thing?

- I don't know, probably.

- You know what, why don't we stay in and eat tonight?

Neither of us are up to going out.

- I agree.

Any suggestions?

- Yeah, I have a few.

[ominous music]

[classical piano music]

- [Hillary] Mom, it's me, where are you?

- In the kitchen.

- Okay, I come bearing cough drops,

nasal spray, a heating pad, and the best thermometers

money can buy.

If you won't go to the hospital,

the hospital will come to you.

- All I need is your love, my dear.

- Well, you have that, always.

Now be honest, do you feel better or worse?

- No comment. - Mom, that's not an answer.

- Oh, by the way, tell John that I appreciate the gesture,

but he should be spending his money

on the floral arrangements for your wedding and not on me.

- John sent these?

- Yes, unless you're engaged to more than one man.

- Well, I'm just surprised.

He didn't tell me.

- Here's a warning, my love.

Husband's don't always tell wives what they're doing.

- Well, it was awfully nice of him.

Now I need you to take all this stuff

and see if you have a fever.

I have to go get Lori settled in her house.

- What happened to Lori?

- It's a long story and I will tell you

all about it later, but it's nothing to worry about.

- Then I won't.

You're the doctor. - I am.

Now get better.

[Barbara coughing]

[door bangs shut]

[classical piano music]

[engine igniting]

Call John.

- [Automated Voice] Calling John.

[phone ringing]

[ominous music]

- [John] Mr. Perfect speaking.

- [laughs] More like Mr. Thoughtful.

My mom says thanks for the flowers.

- [John] Oh, uh, what?

I think you mean Mr. Forgetful.

What flowers?

- The get well soon bouquet.

- [John] Oh, [blows through lips] okay.

I mean, I'll happily take credit

but I didn't send Barbara any flowers.

I mean, look, I will if you--

- What, you didn't send them?

Are you sure? - Pretty sure.

Look, I know Barbara wants us saving our money

for the wedding, so, hey sweetheart,

the office is calling.

- It's okay.

Fine, I'll talk to you later.

Bye.

[suspenseful string music]

- Thank you, Dr. Hanson.

We'll be in touch if we have anymore information.

Take care.

- Well that was quick.

- As was her discharge.

- Any leads on who hit her?

- Just a car at this point.

Dr. Hanson can fill you in.

- Okay, thanks.

Wait a minute, let me help you.

Okay. - Okay.

Ow!

- You got it? - Yeah.

- Okay, give me this crutch.

- Oh, thank you so much

for getting me back home in my own bed.

- Well, I know that you hate hospitals.

Although, I woun't have minded,

be careful, monitoring you,

ooh, you got it?

For a few more days.

And I am setting up an MRI for you

sooner than later, okay?

- You're the doctor, I'm just the victim.

The police just left.

- [Hillary] I know, I saw her on her way out.

- They found the car that hit me.

- But not the driver? - Not yet, no.

Detective Meadows said that the car was stolen

and discovered abandoned two blocks from my office.

I was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

They must have freaked out after they hit me

and ditched the car.

- And that's what the police are saying?

- Sounds like it to me.

Except Detective Meadows said it was weird

that they didn't find fingerprints.

- So the thieves were wearing gloves?

- I guess.

Meadows said it was strange

because they're not usually worried

about leaving fingerprints.

They don't expect the car to ever be found.

- And you didn't see the driver at all?

- It all happened so fast.

I barely even remember the car.

Everything's such a blur.

- I got your message.

I listened to it when I got home last night.

- I don't even remember leaving you a message.

When was this?

- I think it was right before you got hit.

You had just had your session with Mr. Lipton

and you said that there was something

that you wanted to tell me.

- Everything about yesterday is a haze.

I don't even remember what we discussed.

- [Hillary] It's the head trauma.

You'll get your memory back in a couple days.

- Yeah, but Hillary, I don't have to tell you

that everything between a therapist and her patient

is confidential.

I couldn't talk to you about that

even if I wanted to.

- I know, but you called me.

I have the message if you wanna listen to it, it--

[phone ringing]

Wait, hold on one sec.

Dr. Penzer speaking.

- Hello, Hillary. - Mr. Lipton?

- Oh, with all the confusion of yesterday

I forgot to thank him.

Can you thank him for me?

- Mr. Lipton, how are you?

- [Gregory] It's Gregory, and I'm fine,

but how's Dr. Hanson?

I heard she was discharged.

- How did you know that she was discharged?

The nurses at the hospital--

- Look, don't worry, nobody told me.

I looked it up online.

You know, you can find anyone if you know where to look.

- Well, Dr. Hanson is recovering,

and she also wanted to thank you for finding her.

- Well, I'd love to stop by.

She can thank me in person.

- Mr. Lipton, doctor-patient house calls are unhealthy,

and in this case, unethical.

- Except you're her doctor.

- I'm her friend who just happens to be a doctor.

- And we're friends.

Hey, by the way, did your mom like the flowers?

- Excuse me?

- You know, the flowers, the get well soon card,

the balloons.

- That was you?

- Yes.

- How did you know her address?

How did you even know that she was sick?

- Again, online.

Plus you told me she was sick

when we were talking to the detective, remember?

- Okay, well, why did you write on the card

from your future son-in-law?

- [laughs] Why not?

- Mr. Lipton.

Gregory, sometimes things for patients can get confusing,

especially after a tragedy,

and they can form a bond with their doctors.

- You feel it too?

- But there's a line, a professional line

that cannot be crossed.

And if it is crossed, well, then that behav--

- Of course, but I'm not your patient anymore, Hillary.

- As I was saying, if it is crossed,

well, then that patient's behavior becomes inappropriate.

- I was discharged, so now that we're friends--

- Yeah, but you do understand

that I'm going to be getting married.

- Yes, so?

- So this is the inappropriate behavior

that I'm talking about,

like you sending flowers to my mother.

- [Gregory] I thought it would be a nice gesture.

- [Hillary] But she doesn't know you.

- Well, I'd love to know her.

- Mr. Lipton--

- I know, too soon.

Okay, you know what, why don't I let you

get back to your patient.

I don't wanna monopolize your entire day.

You take care, Hillary.

And you give Dr. Hanson my best.

Oh, and Hillary, you look amazing in that pink dress.

Or is that mauve?

[eerie music]

She'll see.

All she needs is a little help, a little push.

There's too many voices, too many distractions.

But don't worry, Hillary, I'll fix it.

You saved me,

I'll save you.

[phone ringing]

- Hey.

- [Hillary] Hey honey, are you home or at the main office?

- Oh, the meeting to pushed back a couple hours

so I'm home right now but I'm takin' off soon.

So how's Lori doing?

- [Hillary] She's resting.

She still doesn't remember much about the accident

but more of her memories will come back

in the next few days.

- Oh, that's good news.

[keys clacking]

[classical piano music]

[beeping]

- [Hillary] Well here's a bit of crazy news.

I found out who sent those flowers.

- Ooh, yeah, secret admirer, huh?

- [Hillary] Not a secret anymore.

[computer beeping]

- No, no, no, no, no, no, not now.

- [Hillary] What's happening?

- I think my computer's crashing.

I have to call someone right now.

- [Hillary] Your firewall thing?

- I don't know, it's something, it's something.

I can't lose this data.

I have to call someone.

[Gregory laughing]

Okay, I love you too, bye.

Kingman Electronic, hey.

Listen, my home computer is crashing.

I need an IT maintenance guy here right now.

- [laughing] Of course, Kingman's the best.

Well, was the best.

I should know.

- No, no, I don't want a voice this time,

I want a real person.

Yes, listen, I'll give you my address, okay?

My name is John, John Barclay.

Right.

[classical piano music]

[sighs]

[doorbell ringing]

Computer problems?

- Wow, that was fast. - Yeah, you got lucky.

I was in the car when the call came in,

heard it was an emergency, came right over.

- Great, come on in.

- Wow, this is some place you got here.

- [laughs] Thanks.

My office is right over here.

So do you think you can fix it?

I have an important presentation coming up.

I really need those files.

- Looks like somebody tried to hack into your system

and your firewalls aren't very well protected, Mr. Barclay.

- Yeah, I was talking about that with my fiancee.

- You don't say.

Hm, well, I'm gonna have to shut it down,

reboot the hard drive, but don't worry,

I'll save all your work.

It should take me 10, 15 minutes tops.

- That's amazing.

Can I get you a coffee or a water?

- [Gregory] Coffee would be great.

[doorbell ringing]

- What now?

I'll be right back. - Take your time.

[suspenseful music]

I'm right where I need to be.

- Yes? - Mr. Penzer?

Oh, Mrs. Penzer called us to fix your garage door,

said it's been malfunctioning.

- Okay, I'm taking off soon.

Will it take long?

- Probably not long, but we don't need access

to the house, just the garage.

- Okay, I'll come open it up for you.

[computer beeping]

[door banging shut]

- Good to go.

- You got it up and running?

- Updated the firewall, scanned for viruses,

and fixed the corrupt files.

Shouldn't have anymore problems.

- Oh my God, you're a lifesaver.

- Yeah, that's the first time anybody's ever called me that.

[John laughs]

That's a lovely lady.

- [John] Yes, my fiancee.

- Ah, you're a lucky man.

- I tell myself that every day.

I'll show you out. - Yeah.

- First Mr. Russo was too hot.

Mm-hm, and then he's too cold,

and then he has too many pillows

and then not enough pillows.

I swear hospitals would be much nicer places

if they'd just get rid of all the patients.

- I am doing the best I can.

- Well, thank you.

[laughing]

Now at least you got rid of Lipton.

Man, I'd take a Russo over that weirdo any day of the week.

- Did he do something?

Did he say something?

- Oh, not in so many words.

I don't know, there was just somethin' about him.

He made me nervous.

You know what, it was his eyes.

The way he looked at me when I caught him

in the hallway the other night,

and then when I gave him his discharge papers.

I mean, he reacted like I was the one responsible

for kickin' him outta the hospital,

like I did somethin' wrong or somethin'.

You think he'd be happy to be outta the hospital, right?

Anyway, like I said, I'm just glad he's gone.

- Yeah.

You and me both. [laughing]

- Oh yeah, we're having some work done on the garage door.

It's been acting up lately.

So, what's the damage and who do I make it out to?

- Kingman Electronics, and $250 should do it.

You know, it's been a pleasure

to be of service to a man who seems to have everything.

- [John] Well, I assure you I don't have everything.

- Well some would say that the love

of a beautiful woman is enough.

- I can't argue with you there.

- Have a great day, Mr. Barclay.

- [John] Thanks, Mister...

- Call me Greg.

- John.

I'll see you out.

Hey guys, how's it goin'?

- It's pretty good.

[tense string and piano music]

- Hillary!

Oh, God, I'm glad I got you.

Listen, I need a huge favor.

They got me workin' the late shift again

and I gotta get this in the mail today.

Would you mind?

You're just, you're headin' out.

- Of course, of course. - Thank you.

- What is it?

- Copies of the autopsy report for Monica Roberts.

Her funeral services are Saturday at Briercliff

and the mortuary, of course, needs a copy.

And this, this file is for Detective Meadows.

- Why does Detective Meadows need a copy

of Mr. Lipton's medical report?

- I don't know, check something out, I guess.

- [Hillary] Hm.

- What?

- Well, the concentration of carbon monoxide

in Ms. Roberts' lungs in this toxicology report,

it seems surprisingly low.

- But the report states she died from asphyxia.

- Well, not according to this.

See?

The damage to Mr. Lipton's lungs was much more severe.

He almost died of gas intake.

- That is weird.

I just, I don't have an answer, though.

I didn't write up the report.

- Huh.

I'm gonna check this out.

I'll drop it in the mail once I'm done.

- Thank you.

I appreciate it, thank you. - Thank you.

- You're a lifesaver.

[elevator dinging]

- Thanks for making dinner, honey.

- Thanks for making dinner, honey.

Today was rough.

But now I couldn't eat another bite.

- Your patient sent the flowers?

How did he even know Barbara was sick?

- I might have mentioned it to him.

I let it slip when I was talking to the police about Lori.

I just, he went through this terrible accident

and I felt sorry for him.

But now I'm starting to have my doubts,

reading the hospital reports on him.

- Do you think you encouraged him in any way?

- No.

Do you think I did?

[clattering] [alarm wailing]

What was that?

- Stay in the house.

[dramatic music]

- John, what's going on?

Is someone out there?

- Go inside and call 911.

We may have an intruder.

- Then come back inside! - Give me minute.

[phone beeping]

[John sighs]

[suspenseful music]

[banging] [John gasps]

- It's just me.

- Jesus!

Are you okay?

- Yeah, is there anyone out here?

- [John] No, the neighbor's dog got in the garbage.

- How?

- I don't know.

I guess the repairmen didn't do such a good job.

- Come inside.

- Ooh boy.

I guess we've both been on edge lately.

- I think that we should get upstairs and get some sleep.

You have your big presentation tomorrow.

- Yeah, you're right.

I'll clear the table.

- John.

The rose.

- What the--

- Someone was in our house!

- [Det. Meadows] So nothing else was taken?

- No, nothing was taken as far as we know.

- So you're saying you think Mr. Lipton

broke into your house to drop off a rose.

- He delivered a whole bouquet to my mom the other day.

- [Det. Meadows] Well, unfortunately

there's nothing illegal about sending someone flowers.

- Okay, how about breaking and entering?

- It would help if you actually saw him,

saw anyone besides a neighbor's dog.

And I found no signs of a break in either.

- The rose!

- Right, the rose.

But I highly doubt we'll get any prints from this.

- Okay, look, I got those autopsy reports

that you've requested, and I found something weird

about the lack of carbon monoxide poisoning

in Monica Roberts' system,

especially when compared to Mr. Lipton's examination.

- Why doesn't that surprise me?

I never bought that accidental gas leak scenario.

- Are you already investigating this guy?

- I've been talking to Monica Roberts' friends and family.

They had some concerns about the happy couple as well,

so I thought I'd look into a few things.

And with Lipton being so close to Dr. Hanson's accident--

- And now this break in.

- Look, Dr. Penzer, both of you,

I suggest you lock all your doors

and try to get some sleep.

As soon as we locate Mr. Lipton,

we'll bring him in for questioning.

- Unless I find him first.

- Please, Mr. Barclay, let us do our job.

Violence rarely solves anything.

It just gets innocent people hurt.

[soft string music]

[eerie music]

- She's getting married?

I think our time is done.

- Hey Hillary, it's Lori.

Give me a call when you get a chance.

I just had a meeting with Gregory Lipton.

I can't go into detail--

[tires squealing] [Lori screaming]

Oh my God, I have to tell Hillary!

Where's my phone?

Oh, please tell me I didn't leave it downstairs.

Oh!

[ominous music]

Come on.

- Evening, Dr. Hanson.

Are you looking for this?

You know, wandering around at night on crutches

could be quite dangerous.

Even if it's your own house, accidents can happen.

[Lori screaming]

You should keep your mouth shut.

Hillary and I are destined to be together

and nobody's gonna stop that from happening.

[whacking]

[Lori thudding]

We'll find a better maid of honor for our wedding.

[police radio chattering] [siren wailing faintly]

[coughing]

- Have you gotten anymore flowers or packages?

- From John? - From anyone.

- Just a card from my friend, Karen.

- Well, where is it?

Are you sure it's from her?

- Yes, I recognized her handwriting.

And I'm old enough to remember

when people didn't just email.

- Okay, okay.

How are you feeling?

[soft string music]

[phone ringing]

One second.

- Go ahead.

- [Det. Meadows] Hi, Hillary?

- Good morning, Detective Meadows.

Are there any updates? - Do you have a moment?

Whoa, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

It appears she fell during the night

and broke her neck against the side of her kitchen counter.

- The kitchen counter? - Her cell phone

was on the floor next to her.

Maybe she was trying to make a call and tripped.

- What was her cell phone doing so far away?

- I don't know, but it appears to be another accident.

- Gregory Lipton was here yesterday.

He called my phone.

He wanted to come and see Lori but I told him no

and then he mentioned my outfit.

He must have been watching me from somewhere close by.

- You think he came back?

- I don't know, I just know that...

Lori!

- Wait, wait, hey, hey.

- Lori had something to tell me after their session.

She wanted to tell me something about him,

but then after the accident she couldn't remember.

- I'm sorry.

[thudding]

- Guys, please, please be careful with the display.

Thank you.

[phone ringing]

Morning, Mr. Richards.

Your workers are already here.

They are organizing everything for the reception.

I'm sorry, come into the office now?

But I thought...

Yeah, okay.

I understand, I'll be right there.

Bye.

You wanted to see me, sir.

- [Mr. Richards] How long have you been

with this company, Mr. Barclay?

- Eight years now, sir.

- Well, explain something to me.

If you're so unhappy here,

why have you stayed so long?

- Unhappy?

I'm not unhappy, Mr. Richards.

- Then why did this internal memo

go out to every member of this company this morning?

[suspenseful music]

If you think that you are overworked and underpaid,

then bring it to me.

I don't like hanging dirty laundry in public.

It makes everyone look bad, and it stinks.

- Mr. Richards is an incompetent boss

who has taken advantage of his employees for years.

I assure you, I didn't write this.

- [Mr. Richards] It came from your computer.

- Well, I was hacked the other day.

I've been having trouble with my firewall--

- We're not fools here, Mr. Barclay.

We tracked it down.

All terminals, even personal ones at employees' homes,

are monitored.

This came from your laptop.

- That's just not possible.

- Something like this would be grounds

for immediate dismissal, but, as you're quite well aware,

we have a big cocktail presentation today at your home.

A lot is riding on this.

- Yes sir, it's being set up now.

- And nothing will go wrong.

- It won't, Mr. Richards.

Look, I promise you, I did not write this letter.

I am very happy here.

- Well, you don't look it.

You look tired.

- Yeah, well I didn't sleep very well last night.

- Up typing?

- No, nothing like that.

- Yeah, well, pull yourself together, John.

This is an important account for this firm.

If everything goes well,

maybe we can overlook this unfortunate incident.

- Yes, Mr. Richards.

- Okay.

- Thank you, sir.

- I'll see you later today.

[muffled chattering]

- [Hillary] Hey.

- God, I just heard about Dr. Hanson!

I'm so sorry, Hillary.

What the hell happened?

- The official report is a broken neck.

They're saying that she either fell

or someone might've pushed her.

- Who would do such a thing?

- I don't know.

I'm trying to figure that out.

- Listen, I am here for you, always, all right?

And if you need some time off,

I'm sure the hospital would understand.

- Thanks, May.

May, it's okay.

Thanks.

I just need a friend.

- You've got one, honey, right here.

Right here.

[phone ringing]

- Oh, that's John.

I have to take this. - Go, go, go, go.

- John.

- [John] I'm so glad you picked up.

I'm having the worst day of my life.

- You and me both. - Why, what's going on?

Are you okay?

- Lori's dead. - What?

Are you serious?

How, when?

- They're saying that it's some horrible accident,

but I think there's more to it than that. [sniffling]

Sorry.

What about the event?

- [John] Well, let's not get into that right now.

I just need to make a good impression tonight,

but that's not what's important.

What's important is you right now.

- Okay, I'm gonna get home as soon as I can

and we'll work this out together.

- [John] Okay.

I love you.

- I love you too, so, so much.

[ominous music]

[sighing]

[gentle guitar music]

[guests chattering indistinctly]

- A thousand poets dreamed a thousand years,

then you were born.

What's wrong?

- Nothing.

I love that film.

- I know.

It's a great line and I mean it.

- Very nice to see you again, Mrs. Barclay.

- Ah, it's still Penzer. [laughing]

- Oh, right.

When is the big day?

- Soon enough, but I am honored

to be called Mrs. Barclay by you, Mr. Richards.

- [laughing] Well, John is a very fortunate man.

- I'd say we all are.

- Everything is ready, I take it?

- Just say when.

- When.

Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention please.

First I wanna thank all of you for coming.

[tense string music]

Latest and greatest tower.

Mr. John Barclay here has worked for months,

day and night, to create what you're about to see.

We're very proud, very excited

at the great job that John has done.

And now I'm gonna ask John to come up here

and speak for himself.

John.

- Thank you, sir.

[forceful exhaling]

When I was given this wonderful assignment,

I knew that we needed to design a Plaza square

that would be a landmark for downtown.

[tense string music]

- Come on, come on, that's it.

- Yet elegant, and attract the young and old alike.

So, without any further ado,

I give to you the new Central Plaza.

[Hillary laughs]

[tense string music]

[Gregory laughs]

[beeping]

[ominous music]

[static crackling]

[guests murmuring]

I'll be right back.

[beeping]

Sorry about this, folks.

- Yeah.

Soon, my love.

Soon.

- You gonna get dressed today?

- Ugh, why bother?

Eight years down the drain.

My career is over.

After that memo and that display fiasco,

I am done, finished, end of story.

- You are not done or finished.

You need to get some perspective, okay?

Lori's gone.

You are sitting right here next to someone

who loves you no matter what.

- My God, you're right.

You're right, I'm so sorry.

A job is just a job.

There's no comparison.

I'm here for you, Hill.

Hey, do you just wanna get outta here, go somewhere?

- No, I just wanna be next to the man

that I fell in love with.

- I know, and I wanna be with you.

I just, I don't want you feeling

like you're marrying a loser.

- I would never feel that way.

Ever.

Now, do you have any idea

who would wanna ruin your career?

Any idea who would send that email to your boss?

- Someone that wants to get me fired, obviously.

- [Hillary] Well, does anyone at the office

have access to your computer?

- No, just me.

I told you about my computer troubles, my firewall.

Me, Mr. Firewall, as in got me fired.

Yeah, you and that IT guy couldn't save me

from that one.

- What IT guy?

- When my computer crashed,

I had a tech guy come out.

He saved my files.

- Well, he was here?

You let him in the house?

- Well yeah, I had to give him access

to the computer to fix it.

- Well did you leave him alone with your computer?

Even for a second?

- Yeah, for a few minutes

when the garage repairmen you hired came over.

- Do you remember what he looked like?

What his name was?

Try and think.

- He was about six feet tall, he had dark hair.

I think he said his name was Greg.

- John, my patient, the one that broke into the house,

he's an IT guy and his name is Gregory Lipton.

- Are you serious?

- That's why it was so easy for him to break in.

He was trying to make you seem like

you weren't husband material,

like you weren't worthy of my love.

And we almost played right into his hand.

- Son of a bitch.

- I'm gonna call Detective Meadows.

- You know what, I know where he works.

He gave me his business card.

Kingman Electronics.

- Yes, can I speak to Detective Allison Meadows please?

Well, do you know where she is?

Yes, it's Saturday, I know where to find her.

Thanks, bye.

- His name isn't on the card, just the company phone number.

That's why I didn't make the connection.

- I have to go talk to Detective Meadows.

- I'm coming with you.

- No, no, not dressed like that.

You're not in any shape to go to a funeral.

- I am if it's Gregory Lipton's.

- No, it's not.

Just stay here, get a shower, get some food in your system.

I'm gonna go take care of this.

I'll be back soon.

[somber piano music]

- Hi, thanks for coming.

- I'm the doctor at the hospital that she was brought to.

I just came 'cause I thought there,

I thought there would be somebody that I knew here today.

- Who? - A detective.

- Ah, Detective Meadows.

Yeah, you just missed her.

She was here looking for someone too,

someone who sure as hell isn't welcome here

and he knows it.

- I should,

I should go.

- No, I'm sorry.

Can we start over?

I'm Newton, Newton Trenton.

I was a close friend of Monica's.

- I'm Hillary Penzer, and I'm very sorry for your loss.

- I need to know.

Was it really a gas leak like the report said?

- They did find carbon monoxide in her system,

but that's all I can tell you

because I don't know.

- Monica was a great person.

Only mistake she ever made was getting involved

with that deranged Gregory Lipton.

- You didn't approve of their relationship?

- Nobody did.

Look, I only met the guy a couple times.

He creeped me out.

It's like he thought he owned her

just because they were dating.

I was so happy when Monica told me

she had ended it with him.

- I thought they were engaged.

- What?

No.

No way, she was done with him.

In fact, she was coming to visit me

the following day had this accident not happened.

- I heard that she accepted his proposal that night.

- From who, Lipton? [laughs]

The guy was delusional.

There's no way in hell that that happened.

Look, I don't know what went on in that apartment

that night with them, but I'm having

a real hard time believing that she died

of an accidental gas leak.

- Well, you're not the only one,

but the fact of the matter is that Mr. Lipton almost died.

He was touch and go for a second.

- Almost doesn't count.

Look, I'm telling you, this guy was obsessed.

I wouldn't put it past him

to try and pull a Romeo and Juliet

thinkin' that they would die in a tragic romance.

He was probably upset that he didn't die that night.

Why do you think he didn't show his face here today?

LoOk, I don't care what the report said.

I know that Gregory Lipton was responsible

for Monica's death one way or another.

If I were you, I'd stay away from that psycho.

Excuse me.

[somber piano music]

[sighs] Thank you.

Thanks so much, thank you.

It was beautiful, I appreciate it, thank you.

[ominous music]

[Newt grunting]

[Newt gagging]

- Not my Hillary, Newt.

You may have gotten to Monica,

but you can't have Hillary.

She's mine.

All mine!

- May.

- Hillary, I didn't think you'd be here today.

- Well, I wasn't supposed to.

I just came from Monica Roberts' funeral.

- The gas leak woman?

- Having serious doubts about that.

Is Dr. Stevens here today?

I need to talk to him about the autopsy

that he performed on her.

- Let me check.

How you holdin' up?

- Been better.

- [May] You think Dr. Stevens made a mistake

with his diagnosis?

- Yes.

The carbon monoxide levels in her lungs

were too low to cause suffocation.

I think that he may have jumped to conclusions

because of the gas leak.

- Well, if that didn't kill her, what did?

- The question might be, who did?

- He's in his office.

Good luck. - Thanks, May.

[suspenseful music]

Dr. Stevens, hi. - Dr. Penzer.

What brings you down here?

- An autopsy on one of my patients, Monica Roberts.

She died of CO poisoning.

- Carbon monoxide?

That doesn't ring any bells.

Let me see the number on the file.

I heard about Dr. Hanson, by the way.

My condolences.

I never met her, but I heard she was a class act.

- She was.

Thank you.

- This, this is very odd.

This isn't the file that I reported.

I mean, I signed the official report

but this has been altered.

- Altered?

- Yeah.

Yeah, I keep my handwritten notes as backup

in case I have to give a testimony.

Yeah.

Yeah, look.

The woman died by asphyxiation.

She had markings all over her neck

consistent with strangulation.

I recommended the authorities investigate this

as a homicide.

- So, so are you telling me

that someone broke into your system

and changed your findings?

- Exactly.

Clearly I have to start proofreading my reports

before I sign them.

- Thank you, Dr. Stevens, I have to run.

[elevator dinging]

Wait!

I know him.

- [Automated Voice] We're sorry,

all of our representatives are still assisting

other customers.

Please remain on the line as we--

- [Dan] Customer Service, this is Dan Clark.

How can I help you?

- Yes, look, my name is John Barclay.

I have been on hold and transferred for over an hour.

I called your company the other day

to send out an IT maintenance guy.

- [Dan] Yes, Mr. Barclay, you weren't home

when our man arrived.

- Excuse me?

I absolutely was home, and I met with the guy.

- [Dan] Well, we were informed when he got there

that you didn't answer the door.

Some workmen in the garage said you had left.

- No, that is not what happened.

I met with an employee of yours,

a guy named Gregory Lipton.

- [Dan] Mr. Lipton no longer works for our company.

He was dismissed about a year ago.

- Is that so?

Okay, well I wanna know what he was doing at my house

and I wanna know why your company let him go.

- Let me know when Mr. Trenton regains consciousness.

- [Nurse] Yes, Dr. Penzer.

[soft string music]

- Okay great, yeah, thank you.

You've been very helpful.

[phone ringing]

- [Hillary] You've reached the voicemail

of Dr. Hillary Penzer.

Please leave a message at the sound of the beep.

If this is a medical emergency,

please hang up and dial 911.

[beeping]

- Hey honey, it's John.

Listen, I have some very interesting information

about our guy, Gregory Lipton.

It turns out Monica Roberts was not

the first woman to not live happily ever after

with this guy.

When he was stationed in China,

there was a woman who disappeared.

Then when he came back here

there was a harassment charge from a female employee

in the accounting office.

That's why he was fired from Kingman Electronics.

Listen, as soon as you get this, call me back, okay?

I'm assuming you're at the hospital.

I'm coming over there now.

[ominous music]

- Hey John.

Relax, relax, relax, relax.

I'm sorry, pal, but how am I supposed to get Hillary

to be in a serious relationship with me

when you're still around?

I'll just let the police decide

whether you fell asleep behind the wheel

or you committed suicide.

Don't worry, I'm gonna take much better care of her.

She'll be safe with me.

I'll give her the life she deserves.

[keys clacking]

[beeping]

Hi, Hillary.

It's good to see you.

You're looking beautiful today.

- Oh my God, that's my house!

How,

how did you know I was here?

- You logged into this terminal.

Good at computers, remember?

- Including John's computer?

- He left himself wide open.

A smart man knows he's gotta be

a lot more careful these days.

- That little stunt got him fired.

- I needed you to understand he's not the man for you.

I don't wanna see you make that mistake.

- Who do you think you are?

- I'm the man who's gonna take care of you,

cherish you, and love you for all eternity.

- The police are looking for you.

- Ah, the police are always looking for someone.

- In the connection of the deaths of Monica Roberts

and Lori Hanson.

- Oh yes, Dr. Hanson.

I know she's your friend but you gotta understand

that she's just gonna get in the way.

- In the way of what?

- Our happiness.

- [Hillary] Did you have something to do

with what happened to her?

- People fall in the dark all the time.

Accidents happen.

- They brought a man named Newton Trenton in today.

Do you know anything about that?

- I saw you talkin' to him at the funeral.

- [Hillary] You were there?

- I'm always there, Hillary.

I have to protect you even from your own bad choices.

- Where are you? - Close.

I'm always close by.

Ah, but don't worry, we'll be together again soon.

I just have to take care of a few loose ends.

- Mr. Lipton, listen to me.

There is no us.

I am in love with my fiancee

and you need help.

You have a very serious mental condition and I--

- Wow, you sound just like all the others.

- Others?

What others?

- They're not important.

From now on, it's all about you.

You saved me, now it's my turn to save you.

I'll be in touch.

[beeping]

- Wait, Mister...

[phone ringing]

- [Det. Meadows] Detective Meadows speaking.

- Yes, Detective, it's Dr. Penzer.

I was just contacted by Gregory Lipton

from my home computer,

but he's not using a program that's on that computer.

- Yeah, send me the IP address

of the computer Mr. Lipton Skyped you on.

We might be able to track down the number

and server he called you from.

- [May] Hill, the guy in ICU's awake.

- Meadows, Newton just woke up.

I'm gonna go talk to him.

I'm gonna hand you over to Nurse Williams

and she's gonna get you that IP address.

- If he's able to communicate at all,

wait until I arrive, you understand, Hillary?

This'll help me build my case,

put Mr. Lipton behind bars.

- May, can you give Detective Meadows

anything that she needs?

- You got it.

Hey, hey, shouldn't you wait for the police?

- Waiting is what got Lori killed.

- Yeah.

Okay.

[soft string music]

- You're gonna be okay, Mr. Trenton.

I know that you can barely move let alone talk,

but I need to know who did this to you.

Can you blink once yes and twice for no?

Good.

Did you see who did this to you?

Was it Gregory Lipton?

Thank you, Mr. Trenton.

The police will catch him.

I promise.

[phone ringing]

Mom, I'm so sorry.

It just got so busy, I couldn't call.

How are you?

- Honey, really, how many times do I have to tell you

I'm gonna be fine!

- Well, I'm a doctor so I kinda take illness seriously.

- That's an understatement.

I mean, do you really think I need a personal nurse?

- [Hillary] What nurse?

- [Barbara] The one you sent over today to take care of me.

I didn't really need one, but a male nurse this cute,

how could I say no? [laughing]

- Is he there with you right now?

- Yes.

- Can I talk to him?

[classical string music]

- [Barbara] My daughter wants to talk to you.

- Hello, Dr. Penzer.

I absolutely adore your mom.

I'm so happy we finally met.

- Mr. Lipton--

- Please, you know it's Gregory.

- Gregory, I need you to leave my mom's house right now.

- Actually, I was hoping that you'd come over

and join us, and I won't take no for an answer.

- Gregory, you need help.

- No.

What I need is you, Hillary.

Now your mother's fine now

and if you want her to stay that way,

you'll get in the car and you'll swing by.

We need to talk, just the two of us,

no distractions and no police, please.

Otherwise your mother might have to take

a long, long nap.

- I understand.

I'll be there as soon as I can,

and please don't hurt her.

- Actually, that's the last thing

that I would do to my future mother-in-law.

See you soon, love.

[phone beeps]

[suspenseful music]

- [May] Hillary, I gave Detective Meadows

all the information.

What'd you find out?

- [Hillary] I have to see my mom.

Can't talk.

- What should I tell Meadows?

- [Gregory] Good soup, Mrs. Penzer?

- Yes.

Just so sleepy all of a sudden.

- Well sleep is good, it speeds up the recovery process.

You wanna lay down for a little bit?

- Yes, I, I think that would be a good idea.

- [Gregory] Let me help you.

We'll get you good and comfortable.

Come on.

That's it, nice and easy.

- Call John.

- [Automated Voice] Calling John.

[phone ringing]

[engine humming]

- [John] This is John Barclay.

Leave a message.

- Call John.

- [Automated Voice] Calling John.

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

[thudding]

[gentle piano music]

- [Hillary] Mom?

- Shh shh shh shh!

She's asleep, she's fine.

I just gave her a little something.

Won't disturb us.

Wine?

- Thank you.

- Now, I know women like to play hard to get,

but I think play time's over, don't you agree?

- Yes.

- And I also think that it's time

to take our relationship to the next level.

You feel it, I feel it, why fight the inevitable?

- What's the inevitable?

- You and me.

It's a love that can't be denied.

- Well, what about the others?

- Who are you talking about?

Dr. Hanson?

Newton Trenton?

Oh, don't worry, they're outta the picture.

- [Hillary] Well, what about Monica Roberts

or that woman in China?

- Maggie?

You heard about her?

[laughs] That's amazing.

Okay.

Fresh start, huh?

No more skeletons in the closet.

Okay, what do you wanna know, Hillary?

- What happened to them?

- Happened.

Let's see.

Well, Maggie wasn't ready

and her family had strong objections to us being together.

It didn't end well.

She had an accident.

- The same kind of accident that happened to Monica Roberts?

- No.

Monica loved me.

If it wasn't for that creature named Newt

just whispering, whispering in her ear.

He didn't want us to be together.

He wanted her all to himself.

But I told you the truth.

I did propose to her that night.

- But she didn't say yes.

- No.

She rejected me.

Can you believe that?

You don't do that to a guy who loves you.

- What did you do to her, Gregory?

- She wanted to kick me out.

She wouldn't shut up.

I just wanted her to be quiet.

It was an accident.

She wouldn't wake up

so I figured we should both sleep.

- You broke the gas pipe in the kitchen.

- I needed the gas to get into her body.

So I lifted her into the bed

and I climbed in next to her.

I figured if we can't be together in this life,

we'll be together in the next.

But then you saved me.

And then I realized that I wasn't meant to be with Monica.

She was just leading me to you.

It was fate!

- What you got for me?

- [Officer] Yeah, we located the origin of that call

from the IP address that you sent us.

- And?

- [Officer] It was sent from a computer terminal

at 1572 Wilmont Street.

- I know that address.

[engine revving]

- And Lori?

- Oh, Dr. Hanson.

Yeah, she didn't get us from the start.

Ahh, I knew she had to go.

She was gonna tear us apart.

All it took was a little push.

Don't worry, her neck snapped so fast

that I seriously doubt that she felt any pain.

Wow!

This feels so good.

You know, it's true what they say.

Confession is good for the soul.

Your turn.

- My turn for what?

- Your turn to let go of the past, Hillary.

Get John and all those others out of your system.

Come on.

- You're right, you're right.

I'm just, I'm gonna call John--

- Hey, hey, hey. - And let him...

- No need.

He knows.

[ominous music]

- What does he know, Gregory?

- I just bet that he's lookin' down on us right now,

givin' us his blessing.

- What did you do?

- Okay, let's just say that I helped

put him out of his misery, okay?

Trust me, I know that a life without you, Hillary,

is a worse fate than death.

- John's dead? [whimpering]

- [Gregory] Mm-hm.

[suspenseful music]

- Dr. Penzer?

It's Detective Meadows.

Are you here?

Dr. Penzer!

Detective Meadows.

Are you here?

[alarm beeping]

[coughing]

Hey!

[John coughs]

Hey, hey!

- Yes.

Yes, I want...

I feel the same way.

- [Gregory] I knew it!

- May I see my mom now, please?

- Sure.

[door creaking]

- What did you give her? - Hey.

Zopiclone, I nabbed it from the hospital supply room.

See, she's fine.

- Mom? - Let's let her rest, huh?

Come on, let's go.

Come on. - Wait.

- She and I were having such a good time this afternoon.

I can't believe that you thought

that she wouldn't like me.

- I never said that.

I just didn't think that we should rush things.

- Life is short, Hillary.

You gotta take advantage of each moment

when it arrives.

- Well, you're absolutely right.

What are you waiting for?

- Are you suggesting what I think you are?

- Well, as you said, no better time than the present.

- Good thing I always come prepared.

- So do I.

- Dr. Hillary Penzer--

- Wait, wait, wait!

I've been waiting for this moment my entire life.

If we're gonna do it, we should do it right.

- Yeah. - Yeah?

- You're right.

Dr. Hillary Penzer, will you marry me?

No!

[thudding]

Gah!

What did you do?

[police siren wailing]

[dramatic music]

You swore an oath, do no harm.

[thwacking]

- You're not my patient.

- [panting] You betrayed me.

You lied to me!

You never loved me.

- Finally, you get it.

[gun clicking]

John! - Ah, sweetheart.

- [Det. Meadows] Don't move, Lipton.

- I gave him a really strong tranquilizer.

He's not moving for hours.

- [John] Baby, are you okay?

Did he hurt you?

Come on, talk to me, tell me.

What happened?

- [Hillary] He said that you were dead!

- Listen, if you didn't have those repairmen

install the carbon monoxide sensors in the garage,

I would be.

You saved my life, Hill.

- I think I had somethin' to do with that, too.

- How did you find me?

- My guys tracked that IP address

from John's home computer.

When you didn't answer your phone, I called Nurse May.

She told me you were going to see your mom.

Where is she?

- Oh, she's fine.

He didn't hurt her.

- He didn't hurt you either, right?

- He's not gonna hurt anyone anymore,

not where he's goin'.

[soft piano music]

- [John] To you, Dr. Barclay.

[glasses clinking]

- You know, I was thinking

now that you've been made partner

and you're gonna be working

from a real office for a change--

- I know, I'm still having a hard time

wrapping my head around that one.

- I'm not.

You're perfect, anyone can see that.

- I know. [laughing]

So what were you thinking?

- Well, maybe we can make some changes to the house.

- Hm, what kinda changes?

- Well, not so much changes.

Maybe an addition.

Like a crib.

- Wait, are you, is that why you're...

- Maybe.

- Did you say maybe or did you say baby?

- Just kiss me.

[gentle, eerie piano music]

- Good morning.

Here you go, Mr. Lipton.

- Pamela, how many times have I told you?

Call me Gregory.

- Very good, Mr. Lipton.

- Gregory.

You know I was engaged before?

- Yes, I've heard the doctor mention it

once or twice before.

- Oh, she's nowhere near as beautiful as you are, Pamela.

- You know better than that.

You're a patient here, Mister,

Gregory.

- Well, I'm not gonna be a patient here forever, Pamela.

Every day I'm feeling better and better.

[door bangs shut]

[gentle orchestral music]