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[dramatic music]

No, no, no.

Don't touch that dial.

Here's what's on my mind tonight.

(male narrator) Paul's got a problem.

Why are you calling me here?

I need to see you, Paul, now.

His mistress is restless.

I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to keep you.

And there's no telling how far she'll go.

I want you out of here now.

Right after I tell your wife and son

about the head of their house.

It looks like poor Paul is in for a nightmare.

It's not nice for married men

to fool around on their wives.

A Freddy's Nightmare.

[theme music]

You're in Springwood now

and you're all mine.

[screaming]

[screaming]

[laughing]

[music continues]

I'm home.

Jason. Jas, get down here.

Have you seen this?

You've been accepted to North Carolina

with a full athletic scholarship.

Yeah, I know.

Congratulations, son.

- Thanks, dad. - Alright.

Listen, they've enclosed the letter of intent here

are you ready to sign?

Well, not really.

See, I mean, I'm still thinkin' about UCLA or Syracuse.

Or maybe one or two other colleges

a little closer to home.

Well, I want you and mom to be able to see me play, right?

Yeah, but don't worry about that, son.

This is your future.

You have to decide what's best for you.

And you have to decide it soon.

Yeah, I know.

Listen, in the meantime you better start

gettin' ready for tonight's game.

Oh, dad, I'm ready.

Remember, not while facin' the basket

and don't forget to follow through.

Dad, how can I forget that?

I mean, you've been tellin' me that

since I was two years old.

Oh, I'll get it.

'Hello?'

'Uh, yeah, he's right here, hold on a second.'

'Dad, it's for you.'

Oh.

- Some woman named Claire. - Okay.

- Who is she? - Just a client, son.

She has a case that's comin' to trial soon.

Oh, no wonder she sounded so nervous.

- I'm goin' upstairs. - Okay.

Why are you calling me here?

I called you at your office, they said that you left early.

'Why are you doing this?'

Suppose Helen had answered this phone.

Well, maybe she should have.

Yes, that would have been lovely, wouldn't it?

I need to see you, Paul, now.

- 'I can't see you now.' - Why not?

- I just can't. - 'Well, then tonight.'

I can't see you tonight, either.

My son has a basketball game tonight.

Oh, well, we all have our priorities.

Listen, it's the city semi-finals.

(Claire on phone) 'Is that supposed to make me feel better, Paul?'

I can't wait forever to see you. This is driving me crazy.

Listen, Claire, I can't talk to you. I'll call you tomorrow.

Oh, with what? Another excuse?

I'm tired of being your mistress, Paul.

You keep telling me that you love me.

When are you gonna do something about it?

Something like what?

Like, get a divorce. You said that you were going to.

You promised me.

Listen, now is not the time to discuss my marriage.

Well, then let's set another time. I'm free all week.

Claire, listen, I've got to get off this phone.

I will call you tomorrow.

Liar.

[sighs]

[instrumental music]

Nighty night.

It's not nice for married men to fool around on their wives.

Paul better cut it off right now.

Or I will.

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

Ah.

- Let me fix this. - Mmm, thank you.

That was incredible... as usual.

Hmm, think I'm becoming addicted to you.

That could be dangerous.

It's not enough just having you

on a part-time basis anymore.

Well, I told you, as soon as Jason goes away to school

I am leaving Helen for good.

You promise?

You don't believe me?

Of course, I believe you.

I just don't know if I can wait that long.

Well, you really don't have a lot of choice

in the matter right now because I won't break up my family.

As long as we're still under the same roof.

Oh, that's what I love about you.

Those strong, old-fashioned values.

Oh, yes.

(Helen) 'Paul.'

'Darling?'

Paul?

'Are you feeling alright?'

Oh, hi, honey, I didn't hear you come in.

I noticed.

I swear, lately you've been acting

like you've been living in another world.

I know, it's work.

My case load is so backed up

until I think I'll be in court everyday

for the rest of the century.

Well, don't you worry I'll figure out a way

to spend all of that money that you're making.

I bet you will.

- You up for the game tonight? - Are you kidding?

This is the biggest game of my life.

I mean, Jason's life.

- No, you don't. - I know.

[instrumental music]

When I looked up that clock and saw that there were only

two seconds to go, I said, "No way.."

I was a little worried myself but then I saw

I can get my shot off and..

Oh, yeah, I knew the ball was goin' in

the moment it left your hand.

Yeah, right. How could you tell? You were afraid to look.

You should've seen her, she..

[indistinct chatter]

Well, if we beat Mayfield tomorrow... city champs.

(Paul) 'Well, regardless what happens tomorrow, son'

you should be very proud of your accomplishments.

You are headed for great things, son.

We're so proud of you.

Yes, we are.

Well, I, I guess now's a pretty good time

to let you guys in on the decision I've made.

About where you're going to college?

That's right.

I'm gonna stay right here and go to Springwood U.

Oh..

I talked to the coach the other day after practice.

They're offering me a full ride.

Books, tuition, expenses.

Plus they're gonna give me a good summer job.

(Helen) 'Oh, fabulous.'

But the best part about it is..

I get to stay here and live with you guys.

Oh, Jason.

Jason how can you be so stupid?

You gonna pass up the chance of a lifetime?

Throw away your dreams of playing

with one of the top schools in the country

to go to Springwood?

I don't understand, son.

I thought, I taught you to shoot for the stars.

Well, dad, you went to Springwood.

I mean, if it's good enough for you

why isn't it good enough for me?

Jason, this is not making any sense, son.

Can't we talk about this later?

He doesn't have to make a decision tonight.

You know, I'm really tired

I think, I'm goin' to bed.

Jason, wait..

(Claire on tape) 'I'm calling for Mrs. Helen Woodman'

'my name is Claire Endicott.'

'I'm having an affair with your husband.'

'I know he hasn't told you yet.'

- 'But we're deeply in love.' - Damn.

[dramatic music]

Why did you say that to him?

You could be so cruel sometimes.

Listen, I'm sorry.

Where are you going?

The call was from a client of mine.

- He needs to see me. - It's almost midnight.

I know. It's important.

Bye.

[knocking on door] 'Open this door, damn it.'

Claire, what is the matter with you?

Have you totally lost your mind?

Or are you just deliberately trying to ruin my life?

You have no idea how close Helen came to hearing this message.

Don't you raise your voice to me.

No, let me explain something to you.

You will never call my house again

because our relationship is over.

Permanently. Do you understand me?

Oh, is that what you think?

That you can just discard me like I'm some slut

that you picked up off the street?

I have a life too, and you promised to be part of it.

Well, I'm sorry that I mislead you.

I don't accept your apology.

You don't give up, do you?

You can't just use me, Paul.

'I'm in love with you.'

'And I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to keep you.'

[instrumental music]

Goodbye, Claire.

Paul, you can't walk out on me!

Do you hear me? You're mine!

All mine! Do you hear me?

[dramatic music]

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chatter]

(female #1) 'Hey, you, um..'

'Yeah, I'll meet you there, okay.'

(male #1) 'I'm outta here.'

[engine revving]

[grunts]

Oh..

My leg!

My leg!

(Helen) 'Paul, what's wrong?'

I was having a terrible dream.

- I should say. - Where's Jason?

He's already left for school.

It's late, you better hurry up and get dressed

or you'll be late for work.

[telephone ringing]

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Who is this?

[line disconnects]

They hung up.

[indistinct chatter]

How did you get involved with that broad in the first place?

She was a client of mine.

I had defended her on a murder wrap.

Now, see when we first met there was this..

Intense physical attractio which was fine.

I mean, I could handle that.

But, hell now, she wants me to leave my family and marry her.

I-I can't do that.

She's becoming extremely irrational.

And I don't know what she might do.

I mean, I don't mind admitting it to you.

- I'm afraid. - Hey, hey, hey..

Say no more.

Look, I owe you plenty.

If I hadn't have a lawyer like you I'd be doing time right now.

Yeah, but can you pull this off

without the police being able to trace it back to me?

You got nothing to worry about.

I will personally see to it..

That this woman never bothers you or your family again.

It's done.

[instrumental music]

(Helen) 'Hey, you look nice.'

(Paul) 'Thank you, darling.'

Listen, Jason, I've been doing some thinkin'

and your idea about staying here

going to Springwood U. Does have some merit.

'Why don't we sit down and talk about it later?'

Whatever you say, dad.

What's his problem?

He's been like that ever since he got home.

He's not sick or anything is he?

He's just a little shook up.

He told me this afternoon that a woman

'followed him all the way home from school.'

'She drove right alongside of him in her car'

and kept asking him if he wanted to go for a ride.

[telephone ringing]

Hello?

Yes, he is.

'Who may I say is calling?'

Babe Izola.

Hello?

(Babe on phone) 'I hate to bother you'

'but I, uh, just wanted to make sure'

'you still wanted to go through with this.'

[tires screeching]

[grunting]

Yeah, do it.

[indistinct]

Listen and call me as soon as it's done.

'You gonna be around for another 15, 20 minutes?'

'I'm right across from her apartment.'

Yeah, I'll be here.

'Talk to you then.'

Let's go, dad.

Hang on a second, son.

What's wrong, dear?

Oh, I don't know, all of a sudden I'm not feeling so good.

Oh, no.

Where does it hurt?

Uh, it's my head, my stomach.

There's a flu bug going around in the office, but, um..

I can't believe this.

[sighs]

Listen, I'mma go upstairs to the bathroom

why don't you take Jason on to the game

and I'll just meet you guys there.

Uh, we can wait.

No, I don't want Jason to be late for the game.

Come on, I-I'll be there by two o'clock.

- Good luck, Jason. - Thanks, dad.

Helen, I'll-I'll see you up in a jif..

[doorbell dings]

Oh, my God. Now, what are you doing here?

Paul..

you didn't have to have me killed.

I was gonna leave town.

[panting]

I would never do anything to hurt you.

[sobbing]

[telephone ringing]

Hello?

(Helen) 'Hello, dear, how are you feeling?'

'Hello?'

- 'Paul?' - Helen?

I didn't recognize your voice for a second.

'Paul, are you alright?'

No, um, listen I just got out of bathroom.

I-I think I'm running a fever.

Listen has the game started?

'It's half-time.'

Half-time?

Who's winning?

'Tied score, 37 all.'

Damn, I should be there.

'I can't believe you're still home.'

'It's the city championship.'

'You've waiting for this moment all your life.'

Listen, I know, hon, I'm-I'm as sick as a dog.

'If you say so..'

[telephone ringing]

[dramatic music]

(Babe) 'Hi, this is Babe. I'm not in right now.'

'But if you leave a message, I'll call you back.'

[music continues]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

Where in the world have you been?

Did anybody phone the house?

What?

Paul, do you think, you can just walk in here

and ignore what I'm saying?

I need to know if anybody called?

No! Not since I've been home.

'Why is that so important?'

Paul, what is it with you?

You're out all hours and you're supposed to be home sick in bed.

I think, I deserve some sort of an explanation, don't you?

I had to see a client.

Client? What client? What's his name?

'Was it Babe Izola?'

No.

Look at me.

Damn it! Look at me!

You're in some sort of trouble, aren't you?

'Paul?'

Why won't you talk to me?

'Paul, we've been married for 21 years'

no matter what it is, I'm on your side.

[Paul sighs]

I know you are.

[sighs] That's why I love you so much.

Listen everything is gonna be fine.

I just have some business I've to work out.

And I'm letting the stress get to me.

I'm sorry, honey.

It's just that I've been worried about you

for the last couple of days.

I know it has been quite a grind.

Oh, listen, I almost forgot. Who won the game?

- Mayfield. - Oh.

Seventy to sixty-four.

Jason fouled out in the last quarter.

[chuckles]

He was heartbroken.

Yes, I noticed he wasn't in his room when I came in

Did he go out after the game?

One of the cheerleaders was having a party.

So I didn't want him sulking around the house.

So I let him go.

I hope, you'll be lenient with him

if he comes in a little bit after curfew.

Well, it is the last game of the season.

I just hate that it ended on such a sour note.

[yawning] Oh, listen, I'm really tired.

I'mma have to get some sleep, okay?

Goodnight. Love you.

(Helen) 'Sweet dreams.'

[dramatic music]

Jas?

Jason, is that you, son?

Hello, Paul.

Damn! I want you out of here now.

Or I'm gonna call the police.

Ah-ah-ah. Let's not overreact.

Besides if the police came

you'd have to explain what I'm doing here.

You know, I really don't give a damn.

I want you out of here now.

You don't have to rough me up.

If you want me to go. I'll go.

Right after I tell your wife and son

about the head of their house.

Oh, no, you're not telling them anything.

Do you understand me? Out of here!

Oh, yeah? Try and stop me.

- Oh, I'm gonna stop you. - Yeah, you try..

You're not telling her any..

No!

[grunting] Let me go.

- Let me go! - No.

Helen!

No!

[dramatic music]

Helen, no.

No!

[gunshot]

Another nightmare?

You wanna tell me about it?

It's not worth going into.

Where you going?

Fix you some warm milk.

Some warm milk for what?

It'll help you sleep.

I can use some myself.

[dramatic music]

[screaming]

He's mine. Mine!

All mine!

- No. - No.

- No. - Argh!

[screams]

You!

[Paul grunting]

[thudding]

[groaning]

[panting]

[panting]

[sobbing] Oh, God, no.

Helen.

I'm so sorry.

[sobbing] Oh, God! I'm so sorry.

Please forgive me.

[sobbing]

[dramatic music]

Mom.

[crying]

I.. Mom..

Aw, don't worry about that, kid.

He's gonna be alright.

You know..

my old lady died when I was a kid too.

And I turned out just fine!

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[gasping]

[beeping]

Emergency. Heart attack.

(female #2 on phone) 'Hello? Hello? Are you there?'

'Hello? Sir, are you there?'

'Hello?'

[clock ticking]

Did you have a nice nap, Mr. Woodman?

[sighs]

Not really, Isabel.

Well, I have some news that might put you in a better mood.

Really? What is it?

While you were asleep

your son called.

Jason?

Come on, Isabel, I thought I told you to wake me.

Damn it, I.. Why didn't you...

Will you just pipe down?

It just so happens that he didn't

wanna talk to you over the phone.

What? Why not?

Well, he said that he'd rather wait till he saw you in person.

'Jason's comin' home.'

'He's gonna be taking care of you.'

My son is coming home.

Jason.

'Why didn't you ask me first?'

I didn't think that I had to.

That boy is all you ever talk about.

When was the last time you saw him?

- Two years. - Hmm.

That is quite a spell.

You two must have had some falling out.

[dramatic music]

[screaming]

- Mine! - No!

[grunting]

[screams]

[groaning]

[sobbing]

Helen.

[sobbing]

It was some falling out.

Well, I can't wait till Jason gets here.

'I just love family reunions.'

Oh! Krueger gets the rebound.

Spins to the hoop, slam dunk!

Ha-ha!

Jason used to be a hell of a basketball player.

Let's see if he's still got the touch.

[laughs]

Two points.

[laughs]

[door slams]

[footsteps approaching]

How you doin', dad?

Not bad, son. How about yourself?

Couldn't be better.

I've missed you, Jason

more than you'll ever know.

And I hope that you've forgiven me

for what happened to your mother.

- I just... - Dad, listen.

You don't have to explain.

Does that mean, you're ready to bury the hatchet, son?

That's right, dad.

That's why I come home.

To bury the hatchet.

[Paul screams]

(Isabel) 'Are you deaf or something?'

[doorbell ringing]

I'll get it.

You must be Jason.

I'm Isabel Caldaroni, your father's nurse.

Or I should say former nurse.

Nice to meet you, Isabel.

Same here.

How you doin', dad?

Not bad, son. How about yourself?

It's nice to be home.

(Isabel) 'Excuse me, but I really gotta get out of here.'

Remember what I told you on the phone.

'Once he comes down those stairs, that's it.'

'He stays down here till it's time for bed.'

In his condition, walkin' up and down those stairs

is the worst thing you could do.

I'll let him know everything he need to know, Isabel.

Oh, and I left a list of recipes in the kitchen.

He's on a very strict low sodium diet.

Thanks for taking care of him, Isabel.

My pleasure.

(Isabel) 'We had some good times, Mr. Woodman, didn't we?'

Not that I remember.

[chuckles]

Here is a number where you can reach me.

I'm gonna be staying with my Aunt Nina.

She broke her hip. The poor thing.

So give me a call if you have any questions

or if you just wanna talk.

So long, Mr. Woodman.

Bye, Isabel.

Did you know that your father cheats at solitary?

Get out of here, alright?

Oh, remember he just had a very serious heart attack.

Takes a while to bounce back.

So go slow, okay?

You got it, Isabel.

Thanks again.

- Ciao. - Bye.

Come here, son. Let me take a look at you.

I've been dreaming about this day.

Yeah.

I've been thinking a lot about you too, dad.

Come and have a seat, son.

Jason, I know you can neve forgive me for what I did.

And I'm really not asking you to.

But it's been two years and I've been

worried sick about you, son.

Why did you have to go and run away like that?

And leave me all alone?

I'm back now, dad.

I'm gonna work everything out.

Listen, I'm tired.

I'm gonna go upstairs and unpack, maybe take a nap.

- Okay, son. - Alright.

Jason, what-what are those marks on your arm?

Jason?

Jason, are those track marks?

Jason, get back down here.

[gasping]

[dramatic music]

[gasps]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[clearing throat]

[dramatic music]

[inhales]

I thought you stopped doing that.

I, uh, I tried, mom.

But this stuff is stronger than me, I can't stop.

You don't wanna stop.

'Why, Jason?'

It's 'cause I miss you, mom.

That's just an excuse.

No, it isn't.

You disappointed me, Jason.

I thought I raised a respectable young man.

Wait, mom, where are you going?

Come back, mom.

I need you.

I'm never coming back, Jason.

[crickets chirping]

[door creaking]

Dad, you're not supposed to be eating this stuff.

Look, dad, I'm sorry I ran up the stairs like that.

I was ashamed.

How do you think I felt, son?

A kid like you doesn't just get on drugs.

There's always a reason. I was that reason.

'Dad, listen, there are a lot of reasons.'

I mean, I was living on the streets.

Don't blame yourself, dad.

I betrayed you, son.

I betrayed everybody, including myself.

Rationalizing what I did by convincing myself

that the ends justified the means.

If I bribed a judge to win a case

it was to provide a better life for my son.

'So that you wouldn't have to struggle that way I did.'

But that was a lie.

Truth is... I enjoyed cheating..

'...on your mom, as an attorney.'

Hell, I even cheated at cards.

Watch this.

'I look at the bottom card when I pick up the deck'

'then I check the top card like this.'

'Then I can deal myself either one of those'

'or I can deal the second card down'

'like this.'

'Maybe I'll take the second card or maybe I'll deal it away'

'and keep the top card for myself.'

You have no idea how much money I made on that little jam.

Easy as pie.

Dad, to me you were always the perfect father.

'I mean, I never noticed a single flaw'

and it was pretty intimidating.

See, I just never thought that I'd be able to

live up to that image, that's all, dad.

It's all it was, son, an image.

I never understood what was real in my life.

You, your mom, until you were gone.

'I knew that I had destroyed my own life, son.'

'God, I held out hopes that'

'in spite of not seeing you for two years'

'that I hadn't destroyed yours also'

that you can pick up the pieces and make something of your life.

When I saw those tracks on your arm, son..

my last hope was destroyed.

Dad, now, listen, I'm not doing dope anymore.

That's in the past.

I've been clean now for the last six months.

And if you don't believe me you can check with my counselor

at the rehab center.

'I mean, if it's one thing I learned in therapy is'

'is no matter how hard you fall'

if you, if you wanna bounce back, you can.

You think you can bounce back from being a drug addict, son?

Yeah, I mean..

I know it's gonna be tough

but I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe in myself.

Oh, that reminds me, uh..

Would you mind if I called Isabel

and see if she can come back after her aunt gets better?

Isabel?

What do we need her for?

Well..

In couple of weeks..

I'm gonna be starting school again.

You're going back to college, son?

- Where? - Springwood U.

The, uh, basketball coach, he gave me a try out last week

and, well, I made the team.

You're gonna play basketball again, son?

Ah.

One of the greatest come backs of all time, dad.

Oh, son.

And don't get too excited, dad.

I mean, there's no scholarship involved.

I have to take-take a part time job.

No, don't worry about that. I'll take care of all of that.

You just concentrate on your studies

and on that jump shot.

Not necessarily in that order.

Oh.

Well, coach set an 11 o'clock curfew so..

I better hit the sack.

Goodnight, dad.

Jason.

I love you, son.

I love you too, dad.

[sighs]

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

[music continues]

[gasping]

[coughing]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

Hello, Paul.

Claire?

I'll bet you never expected to see me again.

What are you doing here?

I'm on assignment.

Assignment? I don't understand.

[chuckles]

It's very simple.

You see, once you die

you're then assigned a mate that you have to retrieve.

'I was able to manage to persuade the man in charge

'to let me choose my own mate.'

- And you choose me? - Mm-hmm.

Claire, I'm the one that killed you.

But that doesn't mean I stopped loving you.

As it turns out, dyin' was the best thing

that ever happened to me.

'Come on, let's go, Paul.'

Oh, you mean, you're takin' me right now?

Mm-hmm.

I'm dead?

You will be as soon as you step out that door.

Listen, um..

can we discuss this a little while first, I mean

how do I really know that you're... death?

Why are you being so difficult?

You just had a massive coronary, trust me, you're dead.

Then how am I standing her now, talking to you?

We'll go over all the rules and regulations

in your orientation session.

Shall we?

Uh..

I thought you had that birth mark removed after the trial.

I did.

But where we're going you can't hide any blemishes.

Can I, can I get some wate before we leave?

I'm terribly thirsty.

Alright, but make it quick.

Good.

- Hey. - Yeah.

No tricky stuff.

Can I get you something to drink?

No thanks.

'You know, it feels good us being together again.'

'From now on there'll be no more tension'

no more stress, no more calories

no more Helen.

Oh, Helen. What happened to her? Where is she?

Let's just say she had a higher calling.

You won't be running into her.

Claire, I'm flattered that you choose me to

spend eternity with but if you really love me

you'll pick somebody else.

You can't reject me this time, Paul.

I'm finally reunited with my son

after two years and just like that, it's over?

Sorry about the timing.

Remember how we used to play strip poker when we first met?

And you always won?

Beginners luck.

I didn't mind.

You turned me on.

You still turn me on.

What do you say we play a hand?

For old times' sake.

We don't have time, Paul.

What's the rush? Where we going that's so important?

Alright, one quick game.

Do you have any brandy?

Now, you're talking.

It's in the dining room. Help yourself.

So what will it be?

Little five card draw?

What are we playing for?

- Dealer sets the stakes. - Okay.

I win, I get to spend another year with my son.

And if I win?

I'll pack my bags and we'll be on our way. Deal?

Hmm.

Sorry, no. A year is out of the question.

Okay, six months.

No.

Three months.

Alright, I'll be generous. I'll give you a week.

But you realize that I could get in serious trouble for this?

What are they gonna do, kill you? You're already dead.

Just deal the cards.

Okay, one week it is.

[instrumental music]

(Claire) I got a hand like a foot.

Give me 10s.

Dealer takes one.

[chuckles]

Hate to do this to you lover.

Three Aces.

(Paul) 'Full house.'

'I win.'

How did you do that?

What do you mean?

I guess you're just a lucky guy.

And you have to keep your end of the bargain.

I get one week.

I've gotta figure out a way to explain this.

[sighs]

You're a sharp girl. You'll figure something out.

I'll be back in exactly seven days.

You better be here.

Otherwise, things could get ugly.

I'll be here. I promise.

I've heard that before.

[door creaking]

(Jason) 'Help!'

[dramatic music]

Jason?

Jason!

No!

Son! Jason.

'Jason.'

Jason.

Jason. No.

Jason. Jason.

Jason, please.

I had to take somebody.

You lying.. No!

[sobbing]

Or there would've been hell to pay.

You might be able to cheat at cards, Paul.

But you can't cheat death.

[door closes]

Drugs.

Now, there's a real nightmare.

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