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(mystical music)

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- Feels nice to dress up occasionally.

- Come on Liz, we're gonna be late.

(Liz moans)

Hey, after the show, huh?

- Okay.

How many RSVPs?

- About a hundred.

- It'll be a great night.

- Yeah well, if there are no buyers tonight,

I'm on to a whole new adventure.

Clerking at a convenience store,

flipping hamburgers maybe.

- (laughs) Your lucky tie.

- Wouldn't be an opening without it.

- It's going to be great.

- Yeah.

(exciting music)

(people chattering)

This one's a buyer.

Hey there.

I'd like you to meet Julian.

- I'm appreciating your talent.

The detail, the colors,

the realistic shadings and lines.

It seems to be a total attack on commercialism.

- Yes.

Of course I just glop it on

and that's what happens. (laughs)

- Okay.

- Know that we never purchase a single piece

without your blessing, Dr. Harmon.

- When did her opinion reach such stature?

- When she advised us on our last piece.

The Barton.

- Oh, don't forget the Rothschild sculpture.

- Oh, how could I forget the Rothschild sculpture.

- That's wonderful, I'm so glad you're enjoying them.

- For me it's not even about the process of painting.

Lord Bubba Duck, anyone can run a wet brush across a canvas.

To me it's about freedom, a way to let go,

channel different energies

and just let whatever happens happen.

- Well, whatever energies you're channeling,

it seems to be working.

- Good good, you should buy one, a big one.

Hey, Mr. Food Man, where you going?

Seriously.

- Becoming a regular Guggenheim, Lizzy.

(Liz laughs)

Don't let this praise go to your head.

Don't want you to consider changing professions.

- How does Elizabeth feel about your artist's work?

- Well I'm sure she'd be happy to let you know herself.

She's with Shelley over by Julian's, uh, dead clown,

a work of amusement.

- (laughs) The only political piece in the room.

Shelley's always had a thing for dead clowns.

- Don't take it personally.

(Peter laughs)

- Eric, your wife's not an art dealer, is she?

- No.

- So why are they asking her what to buy?

- She's a psychologist.

Sometimes she knows better what they want than they do.

- A head shrinker.

Sexy.

- Maybe you wanna make an appointment.

- (laughs) Maybe you should sell some work.

I am going to have sex with you. (laughs)

(Liz and Shelley laughing)

- Do you advise your husband on his inventory, Doctor?

Which artists to pursue and where to find them?

- Oh no no, my husband has forgotten more about art

than I'll ever know.

It's just a hobby for me.

- Excuse me, can I steal her for a minute?

- Well...

(Liz laughs)

- So how's it going?

- Great.

There's definitely a buzz in here.

Do you feel it?

- Yeah, well I hope the buzz is not just the champagne, Liz.

The brothers looking at any of the big stuff?

- Sure, they're looking.

Don't worry, Eric.

I made lots of suggestions

You don't want to come off as a used car salesman.

- Do you think they're gonna buy anything?

- They always do.

Relax, loosen up.

It's not as if we can't make the rent.

- Yeah.

("Don't Let Me Go" by Grunge Puppy)

- [Toni] Where are you going?

- Expected in New York on business.

- [Toni] When?

- Today.

- Why didn't you tell me last night?

♪ Don't let me go ♪

- I can't take you.

(bewitched music)

Look, I've been meaning to have a talk with you, Toni.

And uh,

I'm just not very good at these things,

but we've been going back-- - Sh!

(eerie music)

- [Toni] It's almost ready.

- Are you listening to me, Toni?

(haunting music)

(sirens wailing)

Can you stop for a minute?

(creepy music)

I don't think our situation's working.

- What are you talking about?

You're the only one who knows what I can do.

- I'm not sure I do know.

And look, you have got to stop depending on me.

- Oh, I see.

You think you can just fuck me and leave.

- Come on Toni, that's not what I'm talking about.

I'm just saying that I feel this is the best way,

and I'm sorry about that.

(wrathful music)

Toni, Toni.

- Don't touch me! - Toni!

(troubled music)

Toni. (knocking)

Open the door.

Toni, would you open the door?

Christ, would you grow up?

(glass shatters)

Toni.

Toni!

(trembling music)

Not again.

(twisted music)

- I don't understand the point of it.

- Well the point is that shame does not arise

when we believe we've done something wrong.

That feeling is guilt.

- [Patient] But I don't like looking foolish, doctor.

- I know this isn't easy, but you must face your fear

if you're ever going to get better.

- I guess I try to block that out.

It's just too much for me to handle.

- Have you told your wife?

- No.

Why would I do that?

- The question is why wouldn't you.

- See, I don't get that.

I spent the first 30 years of my life chasing after women,

and then one day just because I say, "I do,"

it's supposed to somehow end?

It's unnatural.

- What are you feeling?

Guilt?

- Yeah, I do.

But it's against my better judgment.

- Let's approach this from a different angle.

You made a commitment, right?

You said, "I do."

You gotta take responsibility.

(shadowy music)

- This is ridiculous, Julian.

How could you do this to me?

- As I recall, I didn't sign any papers.

- Yes, but we had an agreement.

I set up the show.

Several sales are still pending.

I proved to you that I can get you buyers.

- And you'll get your share,

but I'm taking the rest of my work to Sheckley.

Don't take any offense, Eric.

He's got more contacts and more outlets.

- He has a stable of artists.

You're gonna get lost over there.

- Well to be painfully honest,

his percentage is considerably less than yours.

Bottom line,

it's all about the Benjamins, baby.

I'm sorry, Eric.

(door thuds)

- You'll get your rent, I promise.

You just have to give me one more extension.

No no, yeah, I, I understand your position,

but you have to be sympathetic to mine as well.

(distressed music)

Where are we going?

- I told you, it's a surprise.

- Not even a hint?

- You'll see.

Close your eyes.

Give me your hand.

Okay.

- What's this?

- [Liz] Open it up.

- [Eric] So?

- So, welcome to the new hottest thing going in town,

Eric Mandel Art Gallery.

- I can't afford this.

I don't know anything about running an art gallery.

- You have an incredible eye for talent and for art.

You'll do great.

- [Eric] I can't believe it.

- [Liz] Believe it, it's all yours.

- This place has a lot of potential.

- So do you.

I can't wait to see you do wonderful things here.

Love you.

- I love you too.

Yeah, I think I can do this.

(sorrowful music)

I, I mean, I'm very embarrassed, but

yes.

Thank you.

(phone beeps) Fuck.

- Sweetheart, there's a gallery bill.

- Good timing, Liz.

Like I need to hear about that right now.

(dejected music)

- What's wrong, Eric?

Talk to me.

- Julian left me for Mr. Art Check.

He said I can't provide him enough exposure

with my one outlet.

They're not art galleries anymore.

They're called outlets.

- Well if you need any--

- No, I don't need any, thank you.

- I was just trying to help.

- Look, I have to do this on my own.

If I'm a failure, I have to fail on my own.

- Why won't you let me be supportive?

- Because waving your checkbook in my face

isn't being supportive.

- That's not fair.

- Well fuck fair, Liz!

(torn music)

(sirens wailing)

(door slams)

- [Paramedic] Patient is an Asian female,

approximately 24 years old.

Attempted suicide.

Lacerations on left wrist.

Blood type O negative.

- [Woman On PA] Dr. Neal, please call your service.

Dr. Neal, please call your service.

(machines beeping)

(aching music)

Dr. Bryan, emergency room stat.

Dr. Bryan, emergency room stat.

(hopeless music)

(whooshing)

(glass shattering)

(strange music)

- Oh my god.

What's going on?

What are you doing?

Oh my god!

- Just doing a little spring cleaning, dear.

- Stop it!

Eric, stop it!

Stop it!

- Thanks for all your help.

But no one wants to see my shit!

Nobody's interested!

(sharp thudding)

(ripping)

(crazed music)

Liz, I'm sorry I lost it.

It's been a horrible couple of days.

I'm really trying.

- I know you are.

(mysterious music)

(people chattering)

- Thank you.

Lizzy, what's going on with you and Eric?

- I can't seem to talk to him.

I pry open my patients' mind

even after decades of being sealed.

I can make them talk about things

they couldn't even dream about.

I can't seem to reach him.

- Well remember, he's not your patient, he's your husband.

- I'm trying to do the right thing,

but I feel so helpless.

I don't want him to lose the gallery.

- We've been friends forever,

and I've seen you and Eric through a lot,

so I say this with love.

Do you think you should keep bailing him out?

- I sometimes can't help it.

I love him so much.

- Okay.

Then now I'll speak as a therapist.

I think you're smothering him.

I think you're treating him like a boy,

and you're teaching him to be dependent.

He's not sure he can make it on his own.

And you need to be sure too.

You think you can let go?

- I don't know.

- Lizzy, are you in love with who he is

or who you think he can be?

(siren wailing)

- [Woman On PA] Trauma nurse Blitzen to Burn Unit Seven.

Trauma nurse Blitzen to Burn Unit Seven.

- It's a suicide attempt, her wrist.

Can't get her to say a word.

- Thank you.

- [Woman On PA] Dr. Roberts, call OR-3.

(machines beeping)

Orderly, please bring a wheelchair

to the physical therapy room.

Orderly, please bring a wheelchair

to the physical therapy room.

- Hi Toni.

I'm Dr. Harmon.

I'm a psychologist.

How are you feeling?

Would you like to tell me what's troubling you?

(Liz gasps)

Maybe you shouldn't.

- [Woman On PA] Attention all visitors,

our visiting hours will end...

- Are you unable to speak?

- [Woman On PA] Dr. Kramer, please call your service.

- Let me explain the kind of therapy I do, okay?

First of all, you're safe.

I won't impose, I won't intrude.

I won't violate your space.

Do you understand?

I won't go anywhere you don't want to go,

but what you did last night seemed pretty desperate.

I'd rather not see you succeed.

Do you want me to stay?

Well if you do, you're going to have to participate.

I can't do this alone.

- I can't pay you.

I don't have any money.

- Oh, don't worry about that.

All you have to be is honest with me.

My work at the hospital is pro bono.

You tried to end your life.

Can you help me understand why?

- [Woman On PA] Dr. Roberts, emergency room stat.

Dr. Roberts, emergency room stat.

- You're an artist.

- You don't know what I am.

- Okay.

What are you?

- To know that you have to see my work.

- I'd love to.

Maybe you can bring some to my office.

- No!

You have to see all of it!

You have to come to my studio!

- Well I don't think that's possible.

- So you just talk.

You don't mean what you say.

(serious trip-hop music)

(muffled arguing)

(knocking)

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

- I'm just happy to see you're still with us.

May I come in?

- [Toni] You want some coffee?

- Okay.

Your love is definitely for art.

- (laughs) Love?

It's not love.

It's who I am.

- [Liz] Who are you?

- It's in there.

I'm in there.

I'm that.

- You have a very interesting style.

What's that marking by the right corner?

- That represents my blood.

You see, each piece,

it's a part of me.

- Why'd you want to kill yourself?

- Chance.

- Chance?

- The absurdity of my fate being controlled

by the people who see my art!

Talent means nothing if no one sees it!

And maybe the only way that I'll be seen is if I die.

- You're willing to die on the chance

you'll be recognized or discovered.

- Yeah.

- There is a difference between want and must have.

Wanting is a preference.

You get to choose.

Must have is a disease.

An obsession.

No choice.

Must have means

that if you don't get what you want,

your life seems worthless,

and you feel dead inside.

An obsession happens when you can't look inside yourself.

Then you convince yourself

there's something you absolutely must have.

The whole purpose is to avoid the truth.

- So what's the answer?

- You have to start by accepting what is.

- I don't know.

It sounds so hard.

I don't know what life would be like

without must-haves.

- We'll work on it.

- Don't do it.

Don't shoot the messenger.

- Oh.

It's never-ending, isn't it?

Every time I think I've got something good,

I lose it.

- That guy was the biggest prima donna I have ever seen.

Now there is lots of great talent out there.

It's gonna happen.

- Yeah.

I'm only afraid it might not happen soon enough, Rita.

I'm really baring myself here.

I really hate to do it,

but I'm afraid I might have to let you go.

Hell, I might have to let this all go.

- I've been with you from the beginning of this thing,

so I wanna see it turn around just as much as you do.

Now if you can't afford me right now, that's fine.

You'll pay me when you break out of this little slump.

Now have we got that all cleared up?

- (laughs) Yeah, we've got it clear.

Thanks, Rita.

(door thuds)

- Even if you were a success,

you'd find another must-have.

It's so important for you to understand this.

- I believe that to be true in my mind,

but my feelings tell me something different.

- Feelings do that, don't they?

You'll have to trust me.

- Don't try and change me.

I mean, is it so awful

that I want the world to know who I am?

That there's more than just paint?

- What if they don't?

Can you live without that?

- What for?

- That'll be our next session.

Unfortunately, our time is up.

Listen.

I may have something that might interest you.

I know of this gallery.

They're always looking for new artists.

Why don't you give them a call?

- I don't know.

- You're talented, young.

Give yourself a chance.

(ominous music)

(nonchalant rock music)

(knocking)

- Hi. - Hi.

- Thank you for coming.

- I'd be a fool not to come

after looking at your portfolio.

Photographs rarely do paintings justice.

Wow.

You have some great work here.

You really have an amazing talent, you know that?

- Thank you.

- You know, I would like to take a couple of these.

I know quite a few people

that I think would be very interested in your work.

- I have another piece I'd like for you to see.

(chilled music)

(moves into mystified music)

- Wow.

(cork pops)

A bottle of champagne.

- [Liz] What's the occasion?

- No occasion, I just thought you might enjoy one.

- Sweetheart, about the rent.

- No, don't you concern yourself about the rent.

Like you said, all it takes is one good day.

- Did you sell something?

- Not a thing.

Cheers.

- Cheers.

We are celebrating something, aren't we?

- Well, I think I found somebody.

A really extraordinary talent.

- What's his name?

- Toni.

Except that he's a she.

Well, it's a girl really.

A little strange,

but she has a vision.

You know, I've never felt this way about an artist before.

I have a real strong feeling about her.

She's really special.

Drink up!

(clocks ticking)

- Thank you.

- [Liz] What's this?

- Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you so much!

- Feeling better I see.

- I owe you everything.

- Why, what's going on?

- I can't believe this is happening!

- What?

- I went to the gallery like you told me,

and I met with the owner, showed him my book.

He wanted to see more, so I invited him to my studio.

He came.

I can't believe it, but he loved them all!

- That's wonderful.

- And the best news is he's gonna put on a show!

- Great.

I'm very proud of you.

- And there's more.

- More?

- You're not gonna believe this.

- [Liz] What?

- I don't know how it happened.

He was looking at my paintings,

and he accidentally brushed against me.

I thought it was an accident.

I don't know, but

my knees buckled when he started caressing me.

And our eyes locked.

And I felt myself getting lost in his eyes.

- Toni, what are you saying?

- We made love.

It was just all in the moment.

It was so beautiful.

I can't believe this is all happening so fast.

I don't have the words to describe

how I'm feeling right now!

And I owe it all to you, Dr. Harmon.

- Would you excuse me for a moment?

- Are you okay?

(troubled music)

(heavy breathing)

(water splashing)

- [Toni Voiceover] And the best news is

we made love.

(feverish music)

(water dripping)

And I owe it all to you, Dr. Harmon.

(dreadful music)

(heavy breathing)

(water splashing)

(ticking)

- Sorry.

- You okay?

- Oh yes, thank you, I'm fine.

So, where were we?

- My amazing experience.

- Right, um,

so how do you feel about what happened?

- Well, there was just something there

from the second we saw each other.

A spark, electricity!

If he didn't brush up against me,

I'm sure I would've seduced him.

(laughs) Isn't it incredible?

I'm having a show!

Me, a show!

It's next week.

You're gonna be there, right?

- When is it?

- Friday.

Can you come?

- Well, I'm gonna have to check my calendar.

- You have to!

You're responsible for all of this, you know!

- I'll try my best.

Every time she opened her mouth,

it was like a spike going through my heart!

Christ, it can't be true, can it?

- Lizzy, with everything you know about her,

how could you believe her?

- I'm not sure.

- I know you're distraught,

and it's hard not to be scared,

but consider the source.

This is a patient,

a fairly disturbed young woman,

who's suicidal, erratic, willful, and spoiled.

What do you believe?

- There's a part of me that knows it can be true.

- Look, let's be logical.

Where was this supposed to have happened?

- Where?

Uh, in her studio.

What difference does it make?

- Wait wait wait.

At what time of day?

- I don't know.

- All right.

Are you sure where Eric was when this supposedly took place?

- I'm not sure.

Um, work I guess.

- All you know is what she's told you, right?

What about Eric's side of it?

You need more information.

Look, this girl could be delusional.

She could be trying to build herself up to you.

She could be having some kind of

a knight in shining armor fantasy.

I mean, he did take all her work, didn't he?

- That's true.

- You need to sit down and talk to Eric.

(mysterious music)

- I wouldn't wait.

- That good?

- That popular.

I think most of the pieces are gonna sell

before the opening.

- [Liz] Must be pricey.

- It's a bargain, believe me.

- How much for this piece?

- 8,700.

I know, I know, it sounds crazy, right?

But next month it's gonna be worth double that,

which means this month it's a bargain.

How are you doing?

I haven't seen you in a long time.

- All right.

- Good.

If you came to see Eric, he's gone for the day.

- Do you know where he went?

- He's with Toni, our artist,

getting her ready for the opening.

You know, it's her first show and all.

Could you excuse me?

I'm gonna go to the customers.

- Don't mind me, I'll just use the phone.

- Help yourself.

(strange music)

(moves into upbeat electronic music)

(cameras clicking)

- Ladies and gentlemen,

I'd like to have your attention please!

First of all I would like to thank you all for attending.

It's a real pleasure to have you all here

on this special evening

to join in the celebration

in the vision of an artist.

A vision and talent that is very rare in the world today.

So while you may have already had the pleasure,

please help me in welcoming Toni!

(crowd applauds and cheers) (cameras clicking)

Now there are still some paintings available,

but they're not gonna be around long,

so please enjoy the artwork and the champagne.

And thanks again for coming.

(crowd applauding) (cameras clicking)

You expecting someone?

- I was just expecting a friend.

- Mm.

I'd like you to meet somebody.

Come on.

- Mm mm mm, I think he has something here.

We better buy something fast.

- Mm.

I've got my eye on that monstrosity in the corner.

It's deliciously hideous.

- Mm-hm.

I do hope he manages to keep her

longer than 10 seconds this time.

(brothers laughing)

- [Eric] Peter.

I'd like you to meet Toni.

The star of the evening.

- And a beautiful star at that.

It's a pleasure.

- Thank you.

- I was just commenting earlier

about the promise that your work shows, Toni.

- Thank you.

- Very haunting images.

I was quite surprised when I saw you for the first time,

that who you are and the images on the walls

don't quite fit together.

- Would it have been more appropriate

if I had worn a straitjacket tonight?

- (laughs) Hang on to her, Eric.

She's your best yet.

- Well, if you'll excuse us, her public awaits us.

- Of course.

(nonchalant electronic music)

You enjoying yourself, Shelley?

- Mm, thank you Peter, yes.

(upbeat music)

- Shelley! - Oh hi.

- Darling, hi! - Hi!

- How are you?

- Toni, I've been waiting for the pleasure all evening,

and I must say what a thrill it is

meeting someone as talented as you.

It's a perfect night.

Just fabulous.

- That it is.

Toni, this is Robert Kenderson,

and if you be nice to him,

he'll say nice things about you in his column.

Hey Shelley!

Excuse me one minute.

- Congratulations, Eric.

- Thank you.

Hey, you having a good time?

- Well I think it's interesting.

Peter's enthralled.

And where's Liz?

- Gee, I don't know.

She should be here by now.

Hey, let me introduce you to Toni.

- No, they seem to be busy.

Let's not interrupt.

- You're here to see my work?

- I am, and I have to tell you, Toni,

I'm not omniscient on talent, but I am on reaction.

The buzz about you is right.

I haven't seen a crowd,

especially a bunch as jaded as this,

react this favorably in a long time.

- Thank you.

- You seem to be making Eric very happy.

(chilled electronic music)

(moves into veiled music)

- Liz, hi.

(suspicious music)

♪ Smooth and smart is what I think ♪

♪ This one walks ♪

♪ Above the street ♪

♪ This one barely has to speak ♪

♪ 'Cause plain peanut butter ain't that sweet ♪

♪ Until you taste it chunky ♪

♪ Then you know what to eat ♪

♪ If sex had a face it would look like you ♪

♪ If I couldn't speak I would howl at the moon ♪

♪ I'd do whatever ♪

♪ I had to do ♪

♪ If sex had a face it would look like you ♪

♪ If sex had a face it would look like you ♪

♪ In comes pleasure ♪

♪ Out goes shame ♪

♪ This game is mine and I'm gonna play ♪

♪ This one I won't try and be ♪

♪ 'Cause women always ain't that sweet ♪

♪ If sex had a face it would look like you ♪

♪ If I couldn't speak I would howl at the moon ♪

♪ Now I'd do whatever ♪

♪ I had to do ♪

♪ If sex had a face it would look like you ♪

- I love Kenderson!

Listen to this.

"I was somewhat astonished to discover

"Picasso in a little blue dress at the Mandel Gallery."

Hey, aren't you happy for me?

- (laughs) Of course I am.

Tell me all about it.

- Well, it was a fantastic night.

I mean, what a successful event!

Toni was magnificent.

Hey, what happened?

Where were you?

- I had an emergency.

I was called to the hospital.

- Well, it would've been nice if you could've been there.

- I'm sorry.

I'm happy it turned out so well.

- Thanks.

- I feel the most frustration

when there's a lack of perfect control.

I want the image on the canvas to be one thing,

and all of a sudden there's something

completely different there.

- Is this what you want to talk about today,

painting problems?

- Am I wasting your time?

- I wouldn't say that.

- Okay.

Then what would you like to talk about?

- Do you remember how we discussed

learning to love yourself?

You've made progress, but I think there's a distance to go.

What about the affair you told me about?

- Well, that's no problem.

- You mean it's over?

- Actually, it's going better than ever.

He bought me a car.

A Porsche!

- Really?

- And I have made an interesting discovery.

- What's that?

- Painting and making love are almost the same things.

And it seems I'm quite talented in both arenas.

(laughs) It's funny.

I've never been able to speak so openly.

- Yes.

- Well I'm an only child,

and as far as I can remember,

all my friends were boyfriends really.

I've never known anybody like Eric.

He's creative and romantic.

I think he really understands me

and cares for me.

Can I tell you something?

We were in my bathtub

and he told me to stand on the sides,

while he did wonderful things to me from underneath.

(phone beeps and rings)

- Hi, it's me, can you meet me?

- [Shelley] Sure, where?

- The gym.

- [Shelley] You okay?

- No.

I just need to kick the shit out of something.

- [Shelley] See you in 20 minutes.

- Great, thanks.

(dial tone drones)

(heavy thudding)

- When I saw them together at the art gallery

I was so angry and upset for you,

but look,

I'm not gonna suggest that

sending a patient to Eric's gallery

was the right thing to do, because it wasn't!

We both know that!

We're both so caught up in it now!

I'm no good to you, and you need supervision.

- No!

- Look, you know Dr. Thompson.

She's an excellent therapist

with an impeccable reputation.

She's been there, she's seen it all,

and she can be objective.

Call her.

- No.

- Don't you think you need help?

- No.

- Is this worth jeopardizing your career over?

- Forget about it, I can't.

- I thought you might say that.

Here, call this man.

He's not very polished, but I hear he's good at his job.

He has an office down the hall from me.

(lazy music)

(camera clicking)

- Can we try something new?

- What?

(Eric laughs)

The bathtub?

I don't think my back could handle that, honey. (laughs)

(disappointed music)

(suspicious music)

(camera clicking)

- [Toni] I can't wait to take you for a ride.

- Should I be scared?

- Yeah.

(smooth music)

(moves into ominous music)

- Emmanuel.

Someone's making some money.

(camera clicking)

(sneaky music)

(moves into upbeat rock music)

- [Eric] Well, done it again.

I don't know how you do it, (camera clicking)

but I'm glad you.

♪ You've got a look ♪

(camera clicks)

(phone ringing)

(perplexed music)

- I think this affair may be doing you harm.

What do you know about him?

- It doesn't matter.

What we have is beautiful.

I've never known anything like it before.

When we make love we're so in tune with each other.

His breath becomes mine

and our hearts are intertwined

in a world where nothing else matters

except being together.

He's so powerful,

but I feel safe.

We know we can trust each other.

I know I can trust him and let him do as he pleases.

I know he loves that.

(ticking) (dreamlike music)

(pleasurable moaning)

(Toni laughs)

- Toni, this is dangerous.

Your Prince Charming fantasies won't work.

In my opinion you have to end this immediately,

for your own safety.

- Fantasies?

It may seem that way to you, but they're not.

He is madly in love with me.

- Please, I know what I'm talking about.

- What are you doing?

Why are you trying to talk me out of this?

You said you wouldn't try to change me.

- I'm not trying to change you.

I'm trying to protect you.

- Eric, your show last week was quite spectacular.

And that girl is just delightful.

What an eye she has.

- She seemed comfortable around you, Eric.

- [Peter] You poor boy.

- I tell you, it was the best night

we've ever had at the gallery.

Toni wound up doing three different magazine articles.

I think we're gonna wind up

getting a lot of great press on her.

And the best thing of all is she's under contract.

- Oh, that's great.

What's her story?

You never had a chance to tell me.

- Well actually she just walked into my office one day.

When I first looked at her stuff, I was knocked out.

I really think she's got the touch.

- [Peter] Yeah, the Midas touch.

- Well she can't paint fast enough for me.

- Well it certainly was the best show I've ever seen you do.

It really had an air of real excitement about it.

Too bad Liz wasn't there to see it.

That was unfortunate.

- Yeah, that was unfortunate. (phone rings)

Excuse me one second.

- It really was terrific, Liz. - Hello?

- Very exciting.

- Oh, hi!

Um, can you hold on a second.

I'll be just a minute.

(suspicious music)

- Excuse me.

- Peter.

- What?

(perplexed music)

- [Toni] And I can give you everything you need.

You know that.

- [Eric] I need everything you have.

- [Toni] All right, when?

- [Eric] Tomorrow, we'll have lunch at the usual.

I can't talk now, I've got dinner guests.

- [Toni] Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then.

(dial tone droning)

- [Shelley] Congratulations, Eric.

- Nice talk. - Good night, darling.

- We certainly will. - Good night.

- Thanks, Liz.

- Good night.

- I'll see them out.

Listen, I thought I'd stop at the newsstand,

see if anymore reviews came up.

Be right back.

(door thuds)

(mysterious music)

Liz, have you seen my wallet?

(dramatic music)

- 99,

no, 999 times out of 1,000,

when a woman walks through that doors

and tells me her husband is having an affair,

the man's having an affair!

But that ain't so in your case.

- What?

- What part of that didn't you understand?

- How did you arrive at this conclusion, Mr. Albert?

What's the evidence?

- That's just it.

There is no evidence!

- How can you say that?

- Take a look.

I did the SOS for two weeks.

- SOS?

- Surveillance of suspects.

I followed them constantly,

went everywhere they did, day and night.

Believe me,

there's nothing going on of a sexual nature.

- What about the matchbook I found?

- Oh, the Emmanuel Hotel?

Well they left after lunch.

- They appear pretty close.

- But they never checked in.

And I checked back all the way

to when you said they first met.

Now they like each other, no question.

But uh, no hanky panky going on here.

I'm sure of it.

- What about this?

- She made him a fortune in a very quick amount of time.

I figure about 200 grand.

So as soon as he hooks up with the girl,

his rent gets paid,

his credit cards clear.

It's legit.

No monkey business as you suspected.

I had a friend down at the department run a check on Toni.

No red flags.

Everything checked out fine.

So you can stop worrying.

- I'm very impressed, Mr. Albert.

Toni, what's your love life been like in the past?

- You mean before Eric?

- Yes.

- Not great.

I've had slow periods just like everyone else.

Compared to Eric, nobody comes close.

- What do you do during those slow periods?

- Are you asking me if I masturbate?

- Not exactly.

What do you tell yourself during those times?

- Well, sometimes it's really hard

to keep a positive attitude,

but it's gotta get better I guess.

- Do you imagine what better is?

- What do you mean?

- Have you got a picture of the ideal man?

Have you invented a perfect man?

- I have ideas, sure, but it was never perfect.

Not before I met Eric.

I think he's ready to take it to the next level.

- What do you mean?

- He told me he wants to leave his wife to be with me.

(laughs) Can you imagine?

It's like a fairytale.

(crazy music)

- [Liz] Shelley, I've made a decision.

- What's that?

- I've decided she fabricated the whole thing.

- On what grounds?

- I told you what Jack dug up on them.

Nothing.

He likes her because she pulls him out of a slump,

and in her case, she lost herself in Eric

because he showers her with attention.

She took it and made up a complete fantasy.

- Are you sure?

- Of course I'm not sure.

- All right, look,

even if there is nothing going on between them,

what are you gonna do with her?

(Liz sighs)

There's something else?

- She said he's leaving me.

- You believe her?

- We haven't been doing that well lately.

- Lizzy, you've gotta confront this.

- You're right.

I've gotta get her to admit that it's all a fairytale.

- No, not her.

You've gotta confront Eric.

He's your husband.

If you don't, you're gonna kill your marriage.

- So you haven't told me

about all this business you've been doing.

- I know, I hardly see you anymore.

But things are picking up,

and there's a real coup coming.

- What's that?

- Peter has a line on a space in San Francisco.

And he wants to back me,

kind of like a silent partner,

on the opening of another gallery.

- Eric.

Are we in trouble?

- What are you talking about?

- Our marriage.

- Where is this coming from?

- I get the feeling our marriage is in trouble.

- This is curious.

I mean, when I couldn't pay the rent on the gallery

you were happy,

and now all of a sudden I'm in the black

and you've got a problem?

- That's not fair.

- Isn't it?

- No, it isn't.

Things weren't that great when you could pay the rent.

I can't believe you're accusing me of that.

I want you to do well, I always have.

- Yes, you always have,

but now that I'm doing it on my own--

- You're not doing it on your own.

- What does that mean?

- It means we're a team,

we do things together.

I think the success is driving you away from me.

- Well the only place I'm driving to is San Francisco,

nowhere else.

- Are you having an affair?

- What?

With who?

- Toni.

- This is absurd.

She's a child, for Christ's sake.

What's got into you?

- I don't know.

I'm just so confused.

I think I need to hear from you,

and I need a little reassurance.

- Hey, I, I know things are a little scattered right now

and there's a lot of pressure on me,

but I never meant for it to tear us apart.

- I'm sorry I doubted you.

- Look, I have to leave tomorrow,

and I have to meet with the bank and the realtor,

but I'll be back on the 9th.

- Okay.

I guess I'm just a little overstressed and overworked.

- Hey, we both are.

- Don't give up on us.

- I won't.

(touching music)

(ticking)

(phone beeps)

- Toni's not in yet.

- [Receptionist] I just hung up with her, Dr. Harmon.

She said she won't be coming in.

- Did she say why?

- [Receptionist] She was very brief.

I tried to get her on the line with you,

but she hung up when I put her on hold.

- Thank you.

(phone beeps)

(thoughtful music)

(dial tone droning)

(beeping)

(phone ringing)

- [Operator] Operator.

- Operator, I've been getting a busy signal

for a number I've been trying to reach.

Can you tell me if it's off the hook

or it's actually in use?

- [Operator] One moment, I'll check that for you.

(knocking)

- Toni?

(phone beeping) Toni?

- [Electronic Voice] If you'd like to make a call,

please hang up and try again.

If you need help,

hang up and then dial your operator.

(phone beeps)

If you'd like to make a call,

please hang up and try again.

If you need help--

(phone thuds)

(puzzled music)

(phone rings)

- Jack Albert Investigations, this is Jack.

- [Liz] Jack, this is Liz Harmon.

- What's up?

- I want you to do something for me.

My husband is supposedly in San Francisco

and Toni's missing.

- So you don't trust what I found?

- Please don't take it personally.

I'm at the gallery.

Toni's paintings are gone.

They're not here and they're not in her studio.

- I'll see what I can dig up.

- Thanks.

(dial tone drones)

(creepy music)

(phone beeps)

- [Electronic Voice] You have one new message.

Monday, 3:52 p.m.

- [Eric] Hi, it's me.

Peter's letting me stay in his place in San Francisco,

so you can always reach me there.

I'll be in and out,

but you can leave a message on the machine.

Listen Liz, I really meant what I said.

I wanna work this out.

I love you.

See you on the 9th.

(phone beeps)

- [Electronic Voice] End of messages.

(phone rings)

- Hello.

- [Jack] It's me, Jack.

I got something for you.

- What is it?

- Well I want you to see this for yourself.

Uh, but, uh, you have to meet me.

- Why, what's going on?

- Don't worry, just meet me at the downtown police precinct.

- [Woman] Isn't there anything that you can do?

Anything at all?

- Thanks for coming down.

There's been a snag because the information is privileged.

- If you're going to tell me that she's insane or criminal--

- Just follow me.

- [Officer] You need to talk to someone down at 12.

- [Woman] Maybe I will go do that!

- [Officer] Yes, please, go now.

(chattering on police radio)

- That's my contact right there on the phone.

Alice, this is, uh, Dr. Harmon,

the woman I told you about.

So what have we got?

- So what can you do?

What are you, nuts?

That's no good, I need more details.

What the hell was the offense?

A letter of request.

- We don't have time for a goddamn letter of request.

- We don't have time for a letter of request.

What can you do for us?

Picture? - Yeah.

- Okay, send it, thanks.

Hi.

- What's going on?

- That's the best we can do, Jack.

- Well it's better than nothing.

- I'll check the fax.

- [Jack] I owe you one.

- [Alice] Don't think I won't collect.

- That was a friend of Alice's.

He's with Interpol.

We asked him to do a check.

This man was involved in a murder trial in England.

I told you nothing came up when we did the check on Toni,

so I decided to start digging into your husband's past.

I take it you didn't know about this.

- About what?

It doesn't say what he did.

- It was a crime of violence.

It'll be a couple of days before we get the details.

(phone beeps)

- [Receptionist] Dr. Harmon, Toni's on line one.

- Where are you?

- I'm outside your building at the park.

I need to talk to you right now.

- Come on up.

- No.

I feel like I'm gonna be sick.

Please come, right away.

- Okay.

(troubled music)

Where have you been?

I was looking for you.

I even stopped by the studio.

They'll put you in a hospital, you know,

if you continue like this.

- I didn't know what to do.

I just needed some time to think!

- About what?

What are you so upset about?

- Eric went to San Francisco,

and I feel like I'm going crazy without him!

- You called me out here to tell me you miss your lover?

- Why are you so mad at me?

You're supposed to be on my side!

- And who said I'm not on your side?

What is it, Toni?

- I'm pregnant.

- I've gotta go.

We'll discuss this tomorrow.

- [Toni] Wait, you can't leave me like this!

- Toni, I have another appointment.

We'll discuss this tomorrow.

(dramatic music)

- What?

Decision?

Uh-huh.

All right.

No.

No, no.

You can't do that!

It's not right!

No, please!

I can't let you do,

Eric, you can't do that!

(eerie music)

(dial tone drones)

(phone ringing)

Hello?

- Toni, this is Dr. Harmon.

You're late for an appointment.

Toni?

Toni, are you there?

(dial tone droning)

(rustling)

Toni?

Are you all right?

What's wrong?

Toni, are you in trouble?

Are you still pregnant?

What's this number, Toni?

What does it mean?

Is it about the baby, Toni?

Does it have to do with Eric?

Toni, tell me, what does it mean?

- That's the day.

- What day?

- That's the day he's gonna kill his wife.

- What?

What did you say?

- He told me he was gonna kill his wife to be with me.

(scary music)

What have I done?

(bewildered music)

What should I do?

- I can't help you.

You're talking about a crime.

You have to go to the police.

- I can't!

- You don't have a choice.

- I'm afraid.

- If you don't go, I will.

- Maybe he's just talking!

Maybe he won't do it!

- You're not thinking straight, Toni.

- I don't wanna lose him!

I'm overreacting!

He, he wouldn't, he wouldn't!

Oh, just forget it, just go!

Go on, get outta here!

Just leave me alone!

Go, get out!

(Toni sobs)

- Do you believe her?

- I don't know.

- This is really crazy.

- I just can't believe I don't know my own husband.

- Did you try reaching him in San Fran?

- I tried.

I got the answering machine.

- Try not to worry.

You'll be safe.

I'll see to that.

Call up a couple of my buddies on the force

and have them do a few looksies on you.

And I think you'd better steer clear of Toni

and your husband until we get a few more answers.

- Thanks, Jack.

- Anyway, you have three more days

before he's expected back.

Today is only the 6th.

In the meanwhile, I'll track her down,

keep an eye on her.

And I'll keep you informed.

It's gonna be all right.

(phone rings)

- Hello?

- [Toni] I'm sorry, I, I didn't mean

to yell at you like that.

I don't know what to do.

Please come back.

- No Toni, not tonight.

- [Toni] Please, you've gotta come back!

- No, good night.

(phone rings)

(ominous music)

- He can't do it.

(spooky music)

(vibrating)

He's madly in love with me.

- Oh Lizzy, do you believe her?

- It's like a fairytale.

- Do you believe her?

(haunting music)

Anyway, you have three more days until he's expected back.

Three more days.

Three more days.

(dramatic music)

- [Liz Voiceover] What's this number, Toni?

What does it mean?

- That's the day he's gonna kill his wife.

That's the day he's gonna kill his wife.

(scary music)

- Just doing a little spring cleaning, dear.

(crazy music)

- Did she say the 9th?

(eerie music)

- [Jack Voiceover] Today is only the 6th.

- You're cracking up, lady.

(door thuds) (Liz gasps)

Eric?

Eric?

(clicking)

(shadowy music)

Hello?

Eric?

Eric, is it you?

(suspenseful music)

Eric?

(haunting music)

Jesus, Jack, what are you trying to do, scare me?

(Liz gasps)

(heavy thudding) (Liz cries out)

Toni?

Why are you doing this?

- Must have.

It's all about what I must have,

isn't it, doctor?

I must have Eric.

- Toni, listen.

Put down the knife.

- Must have!

Those are your words, remember?

Must have.

Obsession.

That's what you said!

- Please don't.

- I knew he was your husband.

That first day while I was waiting,

Rita hands me a magazine.

Opened it up and there it was.

Gallery owner Eric Mandel

and his wife, Dr. Liz Harmon.

Always with an eye for talent, blah blah blah!

Look at me when I'm talking to you!

I trusted you!

I believed you and you lied!

You passed me off!

Just gave me away!

- That's not true.

I wanted this for you.

- Shut up!

Just shut up!

You wanted this for Eric, not for me!

Eric told me about the trouble he was in

before I came along!

You used me!

You said one thing,

but you meant something else.

So I decided to take him away.

(laughs) It was easy.

- I was just trying to help.

- (laughs) You helped.

You helped, all right.

You helped yourself!

So now I'm gonna help myself.

I must have Eric, and now I will have him!

(grunting)

(fist thuds) (Toni cries out)

(knife clanks)

- [Eric] Liz, Liz!

- He's coming!

- Liz!

(gunshot fires) (Eric screams)

(Eric grunts)

(Liz grunts) (Toni yelps)

(gun clanks)

Toni!

- I'll get her.

(tense music)

Liz, you bitch, where are you?

(frenzied music)

Hi-yah!

(squishy thudding) (grunting)

(clattering)

(struggling music)

- Toni, wait!

- Your arm.

- It's fine.

Let me finish this.

- He's such a romantic.

- Eric?

(gunshots firing) (Toni gasping)

(serious music)

(siren wailing)

- As soon as they finish up with you two,

I'm gonna need to see you in my office.

- My wife's had a long night, Detective.

Can't this wait until morning?

- I'm afraid not.

This is a homicide.

- Do you think I murdered her?

It was self-defense.

- That's what I need to determine.

- I came home to help my wife.

- He saved my life.

- There are two dead bodies that house.

- Look, I think you better listen to this.

(gloomy music)

- [Toni] You don't need to worry about your wife.

She's as good as dead.

No more obstacles for us.

I'll get rid of her myself.

So when you get back, it'll be just us.

I love you, Eric.

Do you love me?

Of course you do. (laughs)

- She really thought she was talking to you?

- [Eric] Seems like she did.

I'd been out.

When I got back that was on the tape.

- [Detective] Why didn't you call the police?

- I did.

I even played the tape for them,

but they said unless she did something illegal

there's nothing they can do.

- Why didn't you call me?

- I called you, honey.

The answering machine never picked up,

and you didn't return any of my pages.

- Excuse me.

(chattering on police radios)

- Dr. Harmon.

- I'm so sorry about Jack.

- He was a good man.

You need to know the rest of the info he requested came in.

Your husband was involved

in a attempted murder proceeding in England,

but as a witness.

After a bar brawl, a woman was raped and almost killed.

Eric then testified as a witness.

- Thank you.

(somber music)

I have a lot to tell you.

- Later, later.

Much later.

(mystical music)

(creepy music)

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