Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997) - full transcript
Ivy's sister, Violet, comes to visit the Greer residence in this third installment of the franchise. It does not take long for the family to be turned upside down as Violet uses her body and skills of manipulation to throw the household into a state of panic and deceit.
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game 3 of the 1985 series
is just under way
with Kansas City
trailing by one.
The first pitch by will cone
is hit on the ground
towards second base!
Wexler's got it!
Fires to first,
and they've quickly got one out.
In 1985, his average was 250
for the season.
Mom?
Hi, darling.
Hi.
This is for your tea party.
Thank you.
Go on and play now, girls.
Mama's got work to do.
Ivy, go take
your sister upstairs.
Come on, Violet.
O.K.
Let's go get joy.
Would you like
any tea, Madeline?
O.K.
Careful, it's hot.
There you go,
and a cookie.
Can you play, joy?
Mm-hmm, come on.
O.K.
Oh, goodie...
Tea.
You pour some more tea, Violet.
Daddy's home, joy.
There's gonna be fireworks.
Catherine?
Honey.
[Moaning]
Hah!
Who the fuck are you?
Don't!
Look, man, i don't want
to fight you. All right?
Just get the hell out!
Becca?
Go.
Baby, let me get
you some ice for that.
Ivan, wait!
You don't understand!
Ivan, please,
would you listen to me?
How many others,
Rebecca, how many
others?!
Grocery boy?
The mailman?
How many?
And in my house!
You think that this is easy,
sneaking around on your wife
and pretending that
there's nothing between us?
Catherine.
You're home.
How long...
Have you been sleeping
with my husband right here...
In my own house?
Ivan, tell her to get out.
Ivan, tell her.
Ivan!
Ivan!
Where are you going?
[Door closes]
Whore.
I am not a whore.
Then what are you?
He told me
what you're like
between the sheets.
Is it any wonder
he needs a woman?
It's happening again.
Oh, no.
I'm giving you 20 minutes
to get out of this house.
And if you're not gone,
i will call the police
and have you removed.
Violet, take Madeline.
Bye.
Bye.
I'll try to write to you.
Thanks.
May i help you?
Hi.
Yes, um...
Is this still
the greers' residence?
Yes, it is.
I'm here to see joy.
Mm-hmm.
May i tell her who's calling?
Violet?
Violet!
I can't believe it's you.
I can't believe it's you.
Oh, thank you,
Mrs. b.
It's hard to believe
that it's been 11 years.
Daddy refuses to believe
I'm not 10 years old anymore.
Um...
I just moved back here
from Arizona.
I thought maybe
I'd get a waitressing job
part-time
and maybe start
some summer classes
at the junior college.
That's wonderful.
It makes me long to be 20 again.
Being 20 is hard.
Not as hard as being 8.
But then,
life wasn't meant
to be easy,
was it?
Have you found an apartment?
Not yet.
But i put my name up
on the board at school.
Why not stay here?
I... i couldn't.
Joy: But we have
so much room.
It's really not a problem.
Joy, can i have
a word with you in
the kitchen, please?
Come here, you crap.
Joy, having
Violet stay here is
out of the question.
Why?
Well, for many reasons.
It's been a long time.
Things have changed.
Dad, Violet was my best friend.
When she and Ivy were here
it was like having sisters.
Seeing her today
was like nothing
had changed.
I know that, sweetheart,
but where is she going to sleep?
We have an extra bedroom.
That was
your mother's room, joy.
I know that.
What do you think,
Mrs. b?
Oh.
Maybe the girl could
use a helping hand,
if you know what i mean.
I promised you
we'd be home again.
Welcome home, Madeline.
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[Knocking on door]
Just a minute.
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Violet?
Oh, my gosh.
[Music playing]
I'm supposed to be in training.
You must be good.
I'm proud of you.
Who is this?
Michael.
Joy: We're going
to get married.
Married?
In the fall.
Daddy wants us to wait,
but Michael
wants me to apply
for a transfer to Yale
so we can be together next year.
Yale?
Is that far away?
Connecticut, silly.
Michael will be home
from school next week.
I can't wait
for you to meet him.
He's very good-looking.
Remember when we were little
and we used to dress up
like we were brides?
You made a veil
out of a petticoat.
And you made one
out of a whole roll
of toilet paper.
What about your dad?
What's he going to do
when you get married?
I don't know.
Sometimes I'm afraid
he'll end up alone.
He doesn't date?
There's
a woman named Gwen
he talks about.
Mrs. b and i
keep hoping
he'll find
the time to
ask her out.
It wouldn't bother you
if he got serious or anything?
Why should it?
He's been alone a long time.
He deserves to be
with someone nice.
But i don't think
he'll ever get over
my mother.
I mean, you've probably noticed
how her room is still the same.
After all these years,
dad still can't
bring himself
to change it.
You must really miss her, too.
I do.
A lot.
I really need her sometimes.
Violet.
Hello?
Violet?
Connecticut?
[Hums]
[Humming]
[Whispering]
No, thank you,
Mrs. b.
So how's Yale
this year, Michael?
Um, good, sir.
I'm, uh, developing
some important
relationships.
Good.
Michael's fourth
in his class
this year.
That's very impressive
for freshman year.
It's very impressive
for any year.
So, Michael,
we're looking forward
to having you
at the bank
this summer.
We'll see you on Monday?
Absolutely.
I'm looking
forward to it.
Good. You've
got the house to
yourselves tonight
because I've...
Got a meeting.
Got a meeting.
That's right.
Good night, dad.
Good night.
Good night, sir.
Good night, Michael.
It's party time.
Michael, you should
have been at the club
for drinks.
There's some new blood.
All in good time, my brother.
All in good time.
Scott, what's up?
How's Princeton?
O.K.
The classes or the girls?
To, uh...
Uncompromising
women.
Hear, hear.
So i hear you're
tearing up
the courts.
Got my last division 1
tournament on Friday.
Then it's hello Ivy league.
If i win.
No ifs. You're
in your prime.
Jaimie, am i right?
We have lived on that court
for the past 2 months.
If she could
eat and sleep
out there,
that's where we'd be right now.
You're Violet, right?
What are you doing this summer?
She's taking classes
at the junior college.
Ooh!
The junior college.
My maid
took English
classes there.
Is it a... a...
tough school
to get into?
Oh, no.
They'll accept
just about anybody...
As long as your
welfare check
doesn't bounce.
Ooh!
[Giggling]
Um... No, thanks.
Violet?
No. I have to
go to work.
Right now?
Yeah. I, um...
I drew the late shift tonight.
You know,
new kid on the block
and all.
Well...
See ya.
Whoa!
Baby!
You guys leave her alone.
She's had it pretty tough.
What was she
doing here in
the first place?
Her mother was...
Their maid.
She was my best friend.
[Giggling]
[Laughing and talking]
Shh! Shh!
[Creak]
Shh...
[Clock tolls]
[Kissing sounds]
Michael!
Stop it!
Damn it, joy,
what's the matter now?
I told you.
I have a lot
on my mind.
I have an early
practice tomorrow.
I'm just not in the mood.
If your mother was this uptight,
no wonder your dad
fooled around.
How dare you say that to me.
I confided in you about that.
I can't believe
you would throw it
in my face.
Look, I'm sorry.
How about i come by
after your practice
tomorrow, o.K.?
[Creak]
Oh! My god.
You think it was daddy?
You scared me half to death.
Hmm.
That's some...
That's some outfit there.
Where did you say
you worked again?
Denny's.
In Hollywood.
It's, um, under new management.
I, um...
I guess I've never
eaten there before.
Would you like to?
[Giggles]
You should see
the look on your face.
Look, um, it's kinda late.
I... i gotta go.
Hmm. Come on.
It's a joke.
Look... I, um...
I think we got off
to a bad start.
Hmm.
I see we have
a little unfinished
business.
Stock market's up.
Mmm...
And i see we're
a major stockholder.
Violet: Mmm...
[Knock on door]
Just a minute!
Come in.
Oh, hi.
Hi.
I wanted to apologize
for my friends tonight.
They can be pretty
annoying sometimes.
Don't worry about it.
Didn't bother me.
Well, it bothered me.
I'm sorry.
Can i talk to you
about something?
Sure.
You never get...
Urges or anything?
I do. A lot.
But when it comes
down to it, i just...
Get tense.
I don't even want him inside me.
I've never had
an orgasm with him.
I've never even...
Had an orgasm.
I think my mother
was the same way.
I mean, she did
sleep in this room
most of the time.
What if I'm just like her?
The first time
i was with a guy...
I was 13.
I was known as the school slut
by the time i was 14.
But then i got smart.
I stopped going to school.
Excuse me.
Where did you get that?
This?
Why?
Well, it doesn't belong to you.
Now how would you know that?
Because it belonged
to Mrs. greer!
Well, she's not using it,
is she?
More coffee, Mr. greer?
Uh... No.
No, thank you,
Mrs. b.
O.K.
"Dearest joy,
"I've kicked. I'm clean.
"I'm ready to make
amends for all the hurt
I've laid on you.
Love, Michael."
So...
Old Michael had a little
drug problem, did he?
[Car horn honks]
[Loud music plays]
That honking for you?
Yeah, it's jaimie.
We've got a practice
doubles match.
When will you be back?
Probably late.
I was kinda hoping
we could spend
the day together.
Oh.
I've gotta practice.
The last division 1 tournament
is the day after tomorrow.
I gotta win.
You don't gotta win, joy.
Oh, yes, i do.
You know,
you're really hard on yourself.
You don't have to be
perfect all the time.
If i were perfect,
i wouldn't have to
work twice as hard
as everyone else, would i?
Hey, jaimie and i
will be practicing
here this afternoon.
You should come watch.
[Honk]
[Honk honk]
Oh, goody.
What are you doing?
[Gasps]
Well, in case
you hadn't noticed,
i am the housekeeper here.
This is what i do.
Well, i would
appreciate it if,
from now on,
you'd let me know
when you're going to
come in my room.
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
Larry's been a naughty boy.
Hi.
My time is your time.
Where do you want to meet?
What are you in the mood for?
That'll cost extra, you know.
O.K.
Really? They didn't
tell me that.
I can't believe that happened.
That's crazy.
Jaimie, i need to
play a real set.
In a minute, o.K.?
Jaimie, you're
supposed to be
my training partner.
All right, all right.
I'm coming.
I'm gonna go get a drink.
Do you want anything?
Anything.
Just hurry up.
O.K.
Listen, i have to go,
o.K.?
No, really.
I have to go.
Hey.
You guys look like
you could use something
cold to drink.
Excellent!
Throw it in the blender.
Add a little ice,
and you got yourselves
something tropical.
A little extra kick never hurt.
I suppose not.
[Laughing]
Oops!
Ha ha ha!
Oops!
Ha ha ha!
Jaimie!
What did you put
in those drinks?
The teeniest shot of rum.
Ha ha!
I swear...
The teeniest!
Play to win, ladies.
[Drops racquet]
Joy.
I don't believe it.
Come on, joy.
Joy, sit up.
Joy.
Hey, there.
What's goin' on?
They're...
They're both drunk.
That's weird.
When's Mr. greer
get home?
Probably any minute.
Why?
Are you kidding?
He's a total fascist.
If he sees joy
like this, he'll freak.
Come on.
Help me get her upstairs.
We'll just tell him
she's got a headache.
Yeah. That won't
be a lie.
We'll have to come back for her.
Michael, I'm gonna be sick.
Oh, god,
just hang on, o.K.
Wait.
Hold it a second.
Are you crazy?
Oh, man.
Mr. greer,
how goes it?
Where's joy?
Um... she went upstairs
with a headache.
She was on the court all day
and i guess she overdid it.
Well, I'd better look in on her.
No! I'll do it.
All right, Mike, thank you.
Man.
[Radio playing]
Get the lights.
That's good.
O.K.
I just don't
understand what
joy was thinking.
She knows she needs
every second
of practice
she can get.
This could screw up everything.
Maybe that's what she wants.
What?
Never mind.
It's not my place.
Did she say something to you?
Well, the way she talks,
it sounds to me like she thinks
things are moving
a little too fast.
I mean, getting married,
moving to Connecticut.
But we already decided.
She thinks...
Maybe you're pushing
a little too hard.
She thinks maybe
you guys should try
dating other people.
What are you talking about?
Are you saying she's like been
seeing other people
like while I've been
away or something?
Shit!
Who is it?
I can't believe it.
I can't believe
she's cheated on me
after I've
been faithful
this whole time.
Except for last night.
Listen,
you just stay
away from me.
All right?
Hi.
You didn't have any dinner.
Thank you so much, Violet.
That's so sweet.
What is this stuff?
Oh, it's nothing.
Spread sheets.
No wonder your eyes hurt.
Is all this stuff
really part of
your job?
I'm afraid so, Violet.
Keeps me out of trouble, though.
Maybe a little trouble
isn't such a bad thing.
Excuse me?
It just seems to me
like you're avoiding
something.
Joy told me that you've...
Never really gotten
over Catherine's death.
You know,
there's nothing
wrong with having
feelings, Ivan.
I can call you Ivan?
If you feel something,
go with it.
You know?
I mean, don't be afraid
to follow where it leads.
Otherwise...
What would be
the point of living?
Spread sheets.
Well...
Don't work too hard.
Good night.
Oh, my god.
Oh... my... god.
Where are you going?
Wait, don't leave yet.
Joy'll be right back.
Oh... my... god!
Oh, my god!
Oh.
[Sound of car screeching]
Do you always swim in the nude?
Did you enjoy that?
Not as much as you did, i bet.
Actually, i uh...
Didn't even know
you were still here.
I'm not leaving
until i straighten
things out with joy.
Have you decided
what you're gonna
say to her?
Not exactly.
Maybe this will help.
I don't do that anymore.
I made a promise to joy.
[Sniffs]
Aren't you a good boy.
I just thought it might help.
I'll bet you've
promised yourself
all sorts of things
where joy is concerned.
But promises were
meant to be broken,
Michael.
Look, this did not happen.
Play to win, Michael.
You know,
my old mother used to say
that house guests
and fish
start to smell
after about 3 days.
And what is that
supposed to mean?
Oh, nothing.
You know, i was wondering,
the "b",
short for "bitch"?
I feel like I've been
hit by a truck.
Drink this.
Does my dad know?
Actually, he thinks
you went to bed early
with a headache.
I can't believe jaimie,
getting me drunk
and then splitting
like that.
I'm so angry at her.
She seemed a little
upset herself.
I'd like to strangle her.
I have exactly 21 hours
until the tournament,
and i can't even see straight.
Well, I'll keep
the coffee coming.
Ivan: Joy!
Michael left
his jacket in my den,
and this fell out of it.
Now i can't allow
this in my business,
and i will not
allow it in my family.
Do you understand me, joy?
It's gotta be a mistake.
The only mistake
is me allowing you
to date him in the first place.
Shouldn't we at least
give him a chance
to explain himself?
Now i know you'll do
the right thing.
He promised me
never again.
He lied to me.
Nothing's more important
than the truth, joy.
But i guess you can't
expect that from
a druggie.
He's not a druggie.
He's just...
he's under a lot
of pressure,
and...
What am i gonna do?
Listen...
Everything's
gonna be o.K.
Everything's gonna be just fine.
I promise.
Jaimie doesn't want
to see me anymore.
And she says
she doesn't want
to be partners either.
I'm not surprised.
I knew from
the minute
i met her,
she was only
into you for what
she could get.
You think so?
She's nothing
but a social climber.
[Car pulling up]
It's Michael.
I'll go down and talk to him.
Thanks.
Ahem.
I want to talk to her about it.
You know, Michael,
you're really starting
to hurt my feelings.
What are you talking about?
You can't keep pretending
like we're not
sleeping together.
I mean, i thought
we had something
special going.
You told her about
last night, didn't you?
You bitch.
I didn't tell her
anything, Michael.
I didn't have to.
You did this all
by yourself.
Violet:
His pupils were
totally dilated.
He wasn't making any sense.
He thinks the reason
you won't talk to him
is because of me.
It's just like him
to blame everyone
but himself.
Don't help him, joy.
Fuck him.
All right.
I have to stop
making excuses for him.
I have to be tough.
He has to take responsibility.
Michael just doesn't
give up, does he?
They're not from Michael.
They're for Gwen,
your dad's date
for tonight.
He finally asked her out?
Yes, he did.
How do i look,
Mrs. b?
Oh, Mr. greer,
in my humble opinion
you are beyond handsome.
Thank you, Mrs. b.
Oh! Could you get
the flowers for me?
Hi, honey.
Hey, dad.
Wow.
Very handsome.
Thanks.
Where are you off to?
Meeting my coach to practice
one last time before
the big tournament.
Listen, honey.
With everything
happening around us,
i realize i haven't been
that supportive of you,
but i want you to know
there's no doubt in my mind
you're going to win
that tournament.
Thanks, dad.
I just hope i don't
let you down.
You won't.
You're a greer.
We deliver.
Mrs. b:
Well, here you go!
Ah, Mrs. b.
Thank you.
All right.
Look! You got some
lint right on your
shoulder, Mr. greer.
Let me get my brush.
No, no.
Mrs. b, that's gonna
have to stay.
I've got to pick up Gwen
at 7:30.
I've gotta get out of here.
Come on, joy.
Let's go.
[Telephone rings]
Hello?
Woman:
Hi, this is Gwen Randall.
Is this Ivan's daughter?
Yes, it is.
Listen, joy.
Has your dad left yet?
Yes.
Shoot. Can you get
a message to him?
Absolutely.
[Car starts]
Could you please
tell him to meet me
outside the courthouse
and not at my office?
I'll be in front of the kiosk.
You've got it.
Thanks, joy.
No problem. Thanks.
Bye-bye.
[Telephone rings]
Answering machine:
Hello, this is
the greer residence.
Will you please leave
a message after the tone.
[Beep]
Gwen:
Ivan, what happened?
I stood outside the courthouse
for nearly an hour.
To say I'm pissed off
would be an understatement.
In fact, do me a favor
and lose my number.
[Beep]
[Tape rewinds]
[Beep-beep]
[Exasperated sigh]
I love champagne.
Violet, you're not legal.
I won't tell if you won't.
Why are you so dressed up?
Party.
You're home early.
She didn't like them?
Actually, she stood me up.
I'm sorry.
I'll live.
You know, in all my life...
I don't think
I've ever gotten
flowers.
I just wanted
to feel pretty
tonight.
Maybe dance a little.
Laugh...
Feel good.
I know it must seem silly.
Dance with me?
I'm not much
of a dancer,
Violet.
It's all right.
* it's been nothing
but cloudy days *
* ever since you went away *
* and living without you *
* ain't been the same *
* come back home *
* this is where you belong *
* i felt the joy *
* and i felt the pain... *
we can't do this, Violet.
Shh.
Violet: I want you
to feel good, too.
* these dark clouds *
* won't allow sunny days *
* you say why, dear... *
[door opens]
Ahem.
Shouldn't you be wearing
your glasses,
Mr. greer?
* ...Come back home *
* this is where
you belong... **
[zip]
I cannot do this
with you, Violet.
Don't make me go.
Don't do this to me.
I will win.
I will win.
Please let me win.
Joy, you're gonna
have to speak to me
sooner or later.
Michael, i want you
to leave me alone.
That's not fair.
Fair?
Michael... god,
you are driving me crazy,
and I've got
the tournament this morning.
I know. I want to
be there for you.
I love you, joy.
I don't know, Michael.
Joy?
All right. We'll talk.
After the tournament
I'll meet you
at the coffee house on campus.
O.K.
I gotta go.
Hey, good luck.
Thanks.
[Telephone rings]
Greer residence.
Oh, hello, Gwen!
No. His daughter's
in a tennis tournament
this morning,
but I'm sure he'll be
in his office later on.
Can i take a message?
You did? How many
messages did you leave?
I see.
Well, i can guarantee you
that he never received
any of your messages,
but I'm pretty sure who did.
Going somewhere?
I don't know what you think
you're up to,
little girl, or why,
but I'm gonna put
a stop to it
right now.
I don't think so.
You bitch.
I got a call from
greer's office telling me
not to report
to my job on Monday
because they found
another intern.
You set me up,
you got me high,
and you seduced me.
If that's what
you need to believe
so you can live
with yourself,
it's o.K. With me.
You're setting them up
just like you set me up.
They're my family.
I would never do
anything to hurt them.
They're not your family!
Your family's dead.
Yeah. That's right.
I did a little checking.
That junior college
never even heard of you.
Then i find out
that your sister Ivy
threw herself out of a window.
Shut up.
Let's not forget
what happened
to your mother.
I said shut up!
I bet you don't even
work at Denny's, do you?
Now what?
I'm gonna tell joy
what kind of a person
she's really living with.
You're gonna
tell her you're
fucking me?
I'm gonna tell her the truth.
That'll be
an interesting
approach for you.
Think she'll buy it?
I don't think it's gonna
be too hard to convince her.
Look, I'm going
to meet her at 2:00.
That'll give you enough
time to get out.
Well, she won't be there.
She never planned to meet you.
You're such a liar.
Really? Then why
did she tell your
good buddy Scott
to pick her up
at the house
at 1:30?
Hmm?
Fuck you.
You're gonna be so sorry.
Joy!
[Buzz buzz]
Joy.
Joy?
Mrs. b?
Joy?
[Beep-beep]
Curiosity killed the cat.
Right now, joy's sitting
somewhere waiting for you.
Guess you let her
down again, Michael.
You know what kind
of people like pain?
Let's see...
There's doctors,
and lawyers...
I even have
a judge for a client.
[Chuckles]
But you know,
it's not the pain
that gets them off.
It's the feeling
of someone else
being in control.
I'm in control now, Michael.
You know, this whole
thing with joy
was really just
about daddy's bank,
wasn't it?
I got a really
good chuckle out of
your pathetic rambling.
Kiss-kiss.
[Muffled moan]
You really should have
kept your promise to joy.
Michael:
Mmmmph...
Stayed away from the drugs.
This is the shit
that killed you.
Heh heh.
I guarantee...
You've never felt
anything like this
before.
Mmmmph!
Bye-bye, Michael.
Joy?
You all right?
I played like i never
held a racquet before
in my life.
I just...
I couldn't concentrate,
you know?
It's Michael's fault.
He totally distracted you.
He didn't even show up.
He didn't call again, did he?
Come by?
I've been here all day.
I wanted to teach
Michael a lesson,
not make him go away.
Now i messed up everything.
You don't see it.
It's not you.
It's them.
But i want them to love me.
Do you think they care?
Well, they never will.
They'll just use you
and throw you away.
It's the same
for both of us, joy.
We're the same in so many ways.
Sometimes i just
wish the rest
of the world
would fade away.
Where did you get those?
Those are my mother's.
I just came across them.
I didn't think
you'd mind if
i borrowed them.
They were in her jewelry box
in the back of her closet.
Please put them back.
Fine.
It's not that big
of a deal, joy.
Yes, it is, Violet.
I think things are getting
a little too intense
around here.
What are you trying to say?
I think... Maybe...
It would be a good idea
if you started thinking
about another place to live.
Don't worry, baby.
I'll fix it.
I promise.
Oh, my god.
He was here.
She lied to me.
Hi.
I... i brought these
for joy.
I know she's feeling
upset about...
Losing the tournament.
Well, I'm sure she'll love them.
I talked to Gwen today.
You pretended
you were joy,
didn't you?
You didn't give me her messages.
I... Didn't give you
the messages
because i was jealous.
Joy was wrong.
About what?
It wasn't Catherine
i couldn't get over.
It was your mother.
You look so much like her.
I told you i just
couldn't do this
with you.
But you already have...
Only I'm not gonna
let you turn away from me
like you did her.
Hello?
Dad?
[Telephone rings]
[Ring]
[Ring]
Michael?
Man: No. This is
his father.
Mr. Beckett.
I was just looking
for Michael.
I'm afraid i have
some bad news for you.
What?
Michael's been found dead.
What?
They're not sure yet,
but it seems like
he might have been murdered.
No.
Joy?
Daddy?
Joy: Oh, my god!
Ivan: Untie me.
Ivan: Joy!
Violet: Joy? Joy,
please don't leave.
Oh, god.
Stop it, Violet.
Ivan, everything's
gonna be all right.
I should never have
taken advantage of you, Violet.
You've got to go,
and you've got to go now.
Go?
You fucked me...
And now you're throwing me out?
Just like my mother.
You promised to take care of her
and that she would be
provided for.
I told you i wouldn't
let you turn away
from me.
I meant it.
Just get out.
Oh!
[Gasps for air]
Operator:
If you'd like
to make a call,
please hang up and try again.
[Fast busy signal]
Help... Me?
[Fast busy signal]
[Car engine starts]
Mrs. b?
Mrs. b?
Mrs. b?
Mrs. b, i need
to come in.
The breaker box
is in your closet.
[Fast busy signal]
Daddy?
Daddy...
[Jewelry box plays]
Violet?
Oh, my god.
[Door creaks]
[Slam]
Where's my father?
He's gone.
What have you done with him?
He did it to himself.
What are you talking about?
Here. Put this on.
I don't think i want to.
I want you to.
Besides, you can't go like that.
Go? Go where?
We're going together,
but we have to be
dressed up.
Here...
[Tersely]
Put it on.
All right.
You're really
freaking me out, Violet.
Now, sit.
And I'll pour tea.
I don't want to sit, Violet.
I'm very scared.
Don't be scared.
I told you
I'll take care
of everything.
And i will.
But you have to trust me.
Now...
Sit down.
Where's my father?
[Gasps]
You killed Michael, didn't you?
You're so lucky I'm your sister.
Who else would have
gone through all
the trouble for you?
They didn't want us
to be together,
but now they can't stop us.
We'll be together forever.
What do you mean?
Here. Hold this.
Take it!
Now... All you have
to do is drink.
You'll drink first,
and then I'll hold you
until you fall asleep.
I'll have to hold you tight
to stop you from thrashing
around so much.
Then I'll drink,
and I'll lay down beside you.
And hold your hand.
Now...
Drink.
Oh, you bitch!
[Doll music playing]
[Music stops]
I tried to make it
easier for you...
But i guess we'll have
to do it your way.
Joy: Help!
Help!
Joy: Grab my hand.
* i want candy *
* i want free time *
* in the sunshine *
* want all the things
I'm not allowed *
* i want a hero *
* on horseback *
* to sweep me off
the beaten track *
* i wanna take a nap,
i want to say *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* now *
* yeah, now *
* i want warm hands *
* i want fast feet *
* i want a tunnel that goes *
* under the city *
* i want a thousand *
* pages of inspiration *
* i want divine intervention *
* i want to say *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* i want the answer
to my dreams *
* please, please, please *
* now *
* am i asking too much? *
* can you even hear me? *
* am i asking too much? *
* never could stand and wait *
* am i asking too much? *
* dear god, am i pleading? *
* am i asking too much? *
* and what's the harm
in dreaming?... *
* i want wisdom *
* i want good dreams *
* under my covers *
* i want forgiveness
in every color *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* i want the answer
to my dreams *
* please, please, please *
* now **
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game 3 of the 1985 series
is just under way
with Kansas City
trailing by one.
The first pitch by will cone
is hit on the ground
towards second base!
Wexler's got it!
Fires to first,
and they've quickly got one out.
In 1985, his average was 250
for the season.
Mom?
Hi, darling.
Hi.
This is for your tea party.
Thank you.
Go on and play now, girls.
Mama's got work to do.
Ivy, go take
your sister upstairs.
Come on, Violet.
O.K.
Let's go get joy.
Would you like
any tea, Madeline?
O.K.
Careful, it's hot.
There you go,
and a cookie.
Can you play, joy?
Mm-hmm, come on.
O.K.
Oh, goodie...
Tea.
You pour some more tea, Violet.
Daddy's home, joy.
There's gonna be fireworks.
Catherine?
Honey.
[Moaning]
Hah!
Who the fuck are you?
Don't!
Look, man, i don't want
to fight you. All right?
Just get the hell out!
Becca?
Go.
Baby, let me get
you some ice for that.
Ivan, wait!
You don't understand!
Ivan, please,
would you listen to me?
How many others,
Rebecca, how many
others?!
Grocery boy?
The mailman?
How many?
And in my house!
You think that this is easy,
sneaking around on your wife
and pretending that
there's nothing between us?
Catherine.
You're home.
How long...
Have you been sleeping
with my husband right here...
In my own house?
Ivan, tell her to get out.
Ivan, tell her.
Ivan!
Ivan!
Where are you going?
[Door closes]
Whore.
I am not a whore.
Then what are you?
He told me
what you're like
between the sheets.
Is it any wonder
he needs a woman?
It's happening again.
Oh, no.
I'm giving you 20 minutes
to get out of this house.
And if you're not gone,
i will call the police
and have you removed.
Violet, take Madeline.
Bye.
Bye.
I'll try to write to you.
Thanks.
May i help you?
Hi.
Yes, um...
Is this still
the greers' residence?
Yes, it is.
I'm here to see joy.
Mm-hmm.
May i tell her who's calling?
Violet?
Violet!
I can't believe it's you.
I can't believe it's you.
Oh, thank you,
Mrs. b.
It's hard to believe
that it's been 11 years.
Daddy refuses to believe
I'm not 10 years old anymore.
Um...
I just moved back here
from Arizona.
I thought maybe
I'd get a waitressing job
part-time
and maybe start
some summer classes
at the junior college.
That's wonderful.
It makes me long to be 20 again.
Being 20 is hard.
Not as hard as being 8.
But then,
life wasn't meant
to be easy,
was it?
Have you found an apartment?
Not yet.
But i put my name up
on the board at school.
Why not stay here?
I... i couldn't.
Joy: But we have
so much room.
It's really not a problem.
Joy, can i have
a word with you in
the kitchen, please?
Come here, you crap.
Joy, having
Violet stay here is
out of the question.
Why?
Well, for many reasons.
It's been a long time.
Things have changed.
Dad, Violet was my best friend.
When she and Ivy were here
it was like having sisters.
Seeing her today
was like nothing
had changed.
I know that, sweetheart,
but where is she going to sleep?
We have an extra bedroom.
That was
your mother's room, joy.
I know that.
What do you think,
Mrs. b?
Oh.
Maybe the girl could
use a helping hand,
if you know what i mean.
I promised you
we'd be home again.
Welcome home, Madeline.
76, 77, 78, 79,
80, 81, 82, 83,
84, 85, 86, 87,
88, 89, 90, 91,
92, 93...
94, 95...
[Knocking on door]
Just a minute.
97, 98, 99, 100.
Violet?
Oh, my gosh.
[Music playing]
I'm supposed to be in training.
You must be good.
I'm proud of you.
Who is this?
Michael.
Joy: We're going
to get married.
Married?
In the fall.
Daddy wants us to wait,
but Michael
wants me to apply
for a transfer to Yale
so we can be together next year.
Yale?
Is that far away?
Connecticut, silly.
Michael will be home
from school next week.
I can't wait
for you to meet him.
He's very good-looking.
Remember when we were little
and we used to dress up
like we were brides?
You made a veil
out of a petticoat.
And you made one
out of a whole roll
of toilet paper.
What about your dad?
What's he going to do
when you get married?
I don't know.
Sometimes I'm afraid
he'll end up alone.
He doesn't date?
There's
a woman named Gwen
he talks about.
Mrs. b and i
keep hoping
he'll find
the time to
ask her out.
It wouldn't bother you
if he got serious or anything?
Why should it?
He's been alone a long time.
He deserves to be
with someone nice.
But i don't think
he'll ever get over
my mother.
I mean, you've probably noticed
how her room is still the same.
After all these years,
dad still can't
bring himself
to change it.
You must really miss her, too.
I do.
A lot.
I really need her sometimes.
Violet.
Hello?
Violet?
Connecticut?
[Hums]
[Humming]
[Whispering]
No, thank you,
Mrs. b.
So how's Yale
this year, Michael?
Um, good, sir.
I'm, uh, developing
some important
relationships.
Good.
Michael's fourth
in his class
this year.
That's very impressive
for freshman year.
It's very impressive
for any year.
So, Michael,
we're looking forward
to having you
at the bank
this summer.
We'll see you on Monday?
Absolutely.
I'm looking
forward to it.
Good. You've
got the house to
yourselves tonight
because I've...
Got a meeting.
Got a meeting.
That's right.
Good night, dad.
Good night.
Good night, sir.
Good night, Michael.
It's party time.
Michael, you should
have been at the club
for drinks.
There's some new blood.
All in good time, my brother.
All in good time.
Scott, what's up?
How's Princeton?
O.K.
The classes or the girls?
To, uh...
Uncompromising
women.
Hear, hear.
So i hear you're
tearing up
the courts.
Got my last division 1
tournament on Friday.
Then it's hello Ivy league.
If i win.
No ifs. You're
in your prime.
Jaimie, am i right?
We have lived on that court
for the past 2 months.
If she could
eat and sleep
out there,
that's where we'd be right now.
You're Violet, right?
What are you doing this summer?
She's taking classes
at the junior college.
Ooh!
The junior college.
My maid
took English
classes there.
Is it a... a...
tough school
to get into?
Oh, no.
They'll accept
just about anybody...
As long as your
welfare check
doesn't bounce.
Ooh!
[Giggling]
Um... No, thanks.
Violet?
No. I have to
go to work.
Right now?
Yeah. I, um...
I drew the late shift tonight.
You know,
new kid on the block
and all.
Well...
See ya.
Whoa!
Baby!
You guys leave her alone.
She's had it pretty tough.
What was she
doing here in
the first place?
Her mother was...
Their maid.
She was my best friend.
[Giggling]
[Laughing and talking]
Shh! Shh!
[Creak]
Shh...
[Clock tolls]
[Kissing sounds]
Michael!
Stop it!
Damn it, joy,
what's the matter now?
I told you.
I have a lot
on my mind.
I have an early
practice tomorrow.
I'm just not in the mood.
If your mother was this uptight,
no wonder your dad
fooled around.
How dare you say that to me.
I confided in you about that.
I can't believe
you would throw it
in my face.
Look, I'm sorry.
How about i come by
after your practice
tomorrow, o.K.?
[Creak]
Oh! My god.
You think it was daddy?
You scared me half to death.
Hmm.
That's some...
That's some outfit there.
Where did you say
you worked again?
Denny's.
In Hollywood.
It's, um, under new management.
I, um...
I guess I've never
eaten there before.
Would you like to?
[Giggles]
You should see
the look on your face.
Look, um, it's kinda late.
I... i gotta go.
Hmm. Come on.
It's a joke.
Look... I, um...
I think we got off
to a bad start.
Hmm.
I see we have
a little unfinished
business.
Stock market's up.
Mmm...
And i see we're
a major stockholder.
Violet: Mmm...
[Knock on door]
Just a minute!
Come in.
Oh, hi.
Hi.
I wanted to apologize
for my friends tonight.
They can be pretty
annoying sometimes.
Don't worry about it.
Didn't bother me.
Well, it bothered me.
I'm sorry.
Can i talk to you
about something?
Sure.
You never get...
Urges or anything?
I do. A lot.
But when it comes
down to it, i just...
Get tense.
I don't even want him inside me.
I've never had
an orgasm with him.
I've never even...
Had an orgasm.
I think my mother
was the same way.
I mean, she did
sleep in this room
most of the time.
What if I'm just like her?
The first time
i was with a guy...
I was 13.
I was known as the school slut
by the time i was 14.
But then i got smart.
I stopped going to school.
Excuse me.
Where did you get that?
This?
Why?
Well, it doesn't belong to you.
Now how would you know that?
Because it belonged
to Mrs. greer!
Well, she's not using it,
is she?
More coffee, Mr. greer?
Uh... No.
No, thank you,
Mrs. b.
O.K.
"Dearest joy,
"I've kicked. I'm clean.
"I'm ready to make
amends for all the hurt
I've laid on you.
Love, Michael."
So...
Old Michael had a little
drug problem, did he?
[Car horn honks]
[Loud music plays]
That honking for you?
Yeah, it's jaimie.
We've got a practice
doubles match.
When will you be back?
Probably late.
I was kinda hoping
we could spend
the day together.
Oh.
I've gotta practice.
The last division 1 tournament
is the day after tomorrow.
I gotta win.
You don't gotta win, joy.
Oh, yes, i do.
You know,
you're really hard on yourself.
You don't have to be
perfect all the time.
If i were perfect,
i wouldn't have to
work twice as hard
as everyone else, would i?
Hey, jaimie and i
will be practicing
here this afternoon.
You should come watch.
[Honk]
[Honk honk]
Oh, goody.
What are you doing?
[Gasps]
Well, in case
you hadn't noticed,
i am the housekeeper here.
This is what i do.
Well, i would
appreciate it if,
from now on,
you'd let me know
when you're going to
come in my room.
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
[Beep beep beep]
Larry's been a naughty boy.
Hi.
My time is your time.
Where do you want to meet?
What are you in the mood for?
That'll cost extra, you know.
O.K.
Really? They didn't
tell me that.
I can't believe that happened.
That's crazy.
Jaimie, i need to
play a real set.
In a minute, o.K.?
Jaimie, you're
supposed to be
my training partner.
All right, all right.
I'm coming.
I'm gonna go get a drink.
Do you want anything?
Anything.
Just hurry up.
O.K.
Listen, i have to go,
o.K.?
No, really.
I have to go.
Hey.
You guys look like
you could use something
cold to drink.
Excellent!
Throw it in the blender.
Add a little ice,
and you got yourselves
something tropical.
A little extra kick never hurt.
I suppose not.
[Laughing]
Oops!
Ha ha ha!
Oops!
Ha ha ha!
Jaimie!
What did you put
in those drinks?
The teeniest shot of rum.
Ha ha!
I swear...
The teeniest!
Play to win, ladies.
[Drops racquet]
Joy.
I don't believe it.
Come on, joy.
Joy, sit up.
Joy.
Hey, there.
What's goin' on?
They're...
They're both drunk.
That's weird.
When's Mr. greer
get home?
Probably any minute.
Why?
Are you kidding?
He's a total fascist.
If he sees joy
like this, he'll freak.
Come on.
Help me get her upstairs.
We'll just tell him
she's got a headache.
Yeah. That won't
be a lie.
We'll have to come back for her.
Michael, I'm gonna be sick.
Oh, god,
just hang on, o.K.
Wait.
Hold it a second.
Are you crazy?
Oh, man.
Mr. greer,
how goes it?
Where's joy?
Um... she went upstairs
with a headache.
She was on the court all day
and i guess she overdid it.
Well, I'd better look in on her.
No! I'll do it.
All right, Mike, thank you.
Man.
[Radio playing]
Get the lights.
That's good.
O.K.
I just don't
understand what
joy was thinking.
She knows she needs
every second
of practice
she can get.
This could screw up everything.
Maybe that's what she wants.
What?
Never mind.
It's not my place.
Did she say something to you?
Well, the way she talks,
it sounds to me like she thinks
things are moving
a little too fast.
I mean, getting married,
moving to Connecticut.
But we already decided.
She thinks...
Maybe you're pushing
a little too hard.
She thinks maybe
you guys should try
dating other people.
What are you talking about?
Are you saying she's like been
seeing other people
like while I've been
away or something?
Shit!
Who is it?
I can't believe it.
I can't believe
she's cheated on me
after I've
been faithful
this whole time.
Except for last night.
Listen,
you just stay
away from me.
All right?
Hi.
You didn't have any dinner.
Thank you so much, Violet.
That's so sweet.
What is this stuff?
Oh, it's nothing.
Spread sheets.
No wonder your eyes hurt.
Is all this stuff
really part of
your job?
I'm afraid so, Violet.
Keeps me out of trouble, though.
Maybe a little trouble
isn't such a bad thing.
Excuse me?
It just seems to me
like you're avoiding
something.
Joy told me that you've...
Never really gotten
over Catherine's death.
You know,
there's nothing
wrong with having
feelings, Ivan.
I can call you Ivan?
If you feel something,
go with it.
You know?
I mean, don't be afraid
to follow where it leads.
Otherwise...
What would be
the point of living?
Spread sheets.
Well...
Don't work too hard.
Good night.
Oh, my god.
Oh... my... god.
Where are you going?
Wait, don't leave yet.
Joy'll be right back.
Oh... my... god!
Oh, my god!
Oh.
[Sound of car screeching]
Do you always swim in the nude?
Did you enjoy that?
Not as much as you did, i bet.
Actually, i uh...
Didn't even know
you were still here.
I'm not leaving
until i straighten
things out with joy.
Have you decided
what you're gonna
say to her?
Not exactly.
Maybe this will help.
I don't do that anymore.
I made a promise to joy.
[Sniffs]
Aren't you a good boy.
I just thought it might help.
I'll bet you've
promised yourself
all sorts of things
where joy is concerned.
But promises were
meant to be broken,
Michael.
Look, this did not happen.
Play to win, Michael.
You know,
my old mother used to say
that house guests
and fish
start to smell
after about 3 days.
And what is that
supposed to mean?
Oh, nothing.
You know, i was wondering,
the "b",
short for "bitch"?
I feel like I've been
hit by a truck.
Drink this.
Does my dad know?
Actually, he thinks
you went to bed early
with a headache.
I can't believe jaimie,
getting me drunk
and then splitting
like that.
I'm so angry at her.
She seemed a little
upset herself.
I'd like to strangle her.
I have exactly 21 hours
until the tournament,
and i can't even see straight.
Well, I'll keep
the coffee coming.
Ivan: Joy!
Michael left
his jacket in my den,
and this fell out of it.
Now i can't allow
this in my business,
and i will not
allow it in my family.
Do you understand me, joy?
It's gotta be a mistake.
The only mistake
is me allowing you
to date him in the first place.
Shouldn't we at least
give him a chance
to explain himself?
Now i know you'll do
the right thing.
He promised me
never again.
He lied to me.
Nothing's more important
than the truth, joy.
But i guess you can't
expect that from
a druggie.
He's not a druggie.
He's just...
he's under a lot
of pressure,
and...
What am i gonna do?
Listen...
Everything's
gonna be o.K.
Everything's gonna be just fine.
I promise.
Jaimie doesn't want
to see me anymore.
And she says
she doesn't want
to be partners either.
I'm not surprised.
I knew from
the minute
i met her,
she was only
into you for what
she could get.
You think so?
She's nothing
but a social climber.
[Car pulling up]
It's Michael.
I'll go down and talk to him.
Thanks.
Ahem.
I want to talk to her about it.
You know, Michael,
you're really starting
to hurt my feelings.
What are you talking about?
You can't keep pretending
like we're not
sleeping together.
I mean, i thought
we had something
special going.
You told her about
last night, didn't you?
You bitch.
I didn't tell her
anything, Michael.
I didn't have to.
You did this all
by yourself.
Violet:
His pupils were
totally dilated.
He wasn't making any sense.
He thinks the reason
you won't talk to him
is because of me.
It's just like him
to blame everyone
but himself.
Don't help him, joy.
Fuck him.
All right.
I have to stop
making excuses for him.
I have to be tough.
He has to take responsibility.
Michael just doesn't
give up, does he?
They're not from Michael.
They're for Gwen,
your dad's date
for tonight.
He finally asked her out?
Yes, he did.
How do i look,
Mrs. b?
Oh, Mr. greer,
in my humble opinion
you are beyond handsome.
Thank you, Mrs. b.
Oh! Could you get
the flowers for me?
Hi, honey.
Hey, dad.
Wow.
Very handsome.
Thanks.
Where are you off to?
Meeting my coach to practice
one last time before
the big tournament.
Listen, honey.
With everything
happening around us,
i realize i haven't been
that supportive of you,
but i want you to know
there's no doubt in my mind
you're going to win
that tournament.
Thanks, dad.
I just hope i don't
let you down.
You won't.
You're a greer.
We deliver.
Mrs. b:
Well, here you go!
Ah, Mrs. b.
Thank you.
All right.
Look! You got some
lint right on your
shoulder, Mr. greer.
Let me get my brush.
No, no.
Mrs. b, that's gonna
have to stay.
I've got to pick up Gwen
at 7:30.
I've gotta get out of here.
Come on, joy.
Let's go.
[Telephone rings]
Hello?
Woman:
Hi, this is Gwen Randall.
Is this Ivan's daughter?
Yes, it is.
Listen, joy.
Has your dad left yet?
Yes.
Shoot. Can you get
a message to him?
Absolutely.
[Car starts]
Could you please
tell him to meet me
outside the courthouse
and not at my office?
I'll be in front of the kiosk.
You've got it.
Thanks, joy.
No problem. Thanks.
Bye-bye.
[Telephone rings]
Answering machine:
Hello, this is
the greer residence.
Will you please leave
a message after the tone.
[Beep]
Gwen:
Ivan, what happened?
I stood outside the courthouse
for nearly an hour.
To say I'm pissed off
would be an understatement.
In fact, do me a favor
and lose my number.
[Beep]
[Tape rewinds]
[Beep-beep]
[Exasperated sigh]
I love champagne.
Violet, you're not legal.
I won't tell if you won't.
Why are you so dressed up?
Party.
You're home early.
She didn't like them?
Actually, she stood me up.
I'm sorry.
I'll live.
You know, in all my life...
I don't think
I've ever gotten
flowers.
I just wanted
to feel pretty
tonight.
Maybe dance a little.
Laugh...
Feel good.
I know it must seem silly.
Dance with me?
I'm not much
of a dancer,
Violet.
It's all right.
* it's been nothing
but cloudy days *
* ever since you went away *
* and living without you *
* ain't been the same *
* come back home *
* this is where you belong *
* i felt the joy *
* and i felt the pain... *
we can't do this, Violet.
Shh.
Violet: I want you
to feel good, too.
* these dark clouds *
* won't allow sunny days *
* you say why, dear... *
[door opens]
Ahem.
Shouldn't you be wearing
your glasses,
Mr. greer?
* ...Come back home *
* this is where
you belong... **
[zip]
I cannot do this
with you, Violet.
Don't make me go.
Don't do this to me.
I will win.
I will win.
Please let me win.
Joy, you're gonna
have to speak to me
sooner or later.
Michael, i want you
to leave me alone.
That's not fair.
Fair?
Michael... god,
you are driving me crazy,
and I've got
the tournament this morning.
I know. I want to
be there for you.
I love you, joy.
I don't know, Michael.
Joy?
All right. We'll talk.
After the tournament
I'll meet you
at the coffee house on campus.
O.K.
I gotta go.
Hey, good luck.
Thanks.
[Telephone rings]
Greer residence.
Oh, hello, Gwen!
No. His daughter's
in a tennis tournament
this morning,
but I'm sure he'll be
in his office later on.
Can i take a message?
You did? How many
messages did you leave?
I see.
Well, i can guarantee you
that he never received
any of your messages,
but I'm pretty sure who did.
Going somewhere?
I don't know what you think
you're up to,
little girl, or why,
but I'm gonna put
a stop to it
right now.
I don't think so.
You bitch.
I got a call from
greer's office telling me
not to report
to my job on Monday
because they found
another intern.
You set me up,
you got me high,
and you seduced me.
If that's what
you need to believe
so you can live
with yourself,
it's o.K. With me.
You're setting them up
just like you set me up.
They're my family.
I would never do
anything to hurt them.
They're not your family!
Your family's dead.
Yeah. That's right.
I did a little checking.
That junior college
never even heard of you.
Then i find out
that your sister Ivy
threw herself out of a window.
Shut up.
Let's not forget
what happened
to your mother.
I said shut up!
I bet you don't even
work at Denny's, do you?
Now what?
I'm gonna tell joy
what kind of a person
she's really living with.
You're gonna
tell her you're
fucking me?
I'm gonna tell her the truth.
That'll be
an interesting
approach for you.
Think she'll buy it?
I don't think it's gonna
be too hard to convince her.
Look, I'm going
to meet her at 2:00.
That'll give you enough
time to get out.
Well, she won't be there.
She never planned to meet you.
You're such a liar.
Really? Then why
did she tell your
good buddy Scott
to pick her up
at the house
at 1:30?
Hmm?
Fuck you.
You're gonna be so sorry.
Joy!
[Buzz buzz]
Joy.
Joy?
Mrs. b?
Joy?
[Beep-beep]
Curiosity killed the cat.
Right now, joy's sitting
somewhere waiting for you.
Guess you let her
down again, Michael.
You know what kind
of people like pain?
Let's see...
There's doctors,
and lawyers...
I even have
a judge for a client.
[Chuckles]
But you know,
it's not the pain
that gets them off.
It's the feeling
of someone else
being in control.
I'm in control now, Michael.
You know, this whole
thing with joy
was really just
about daddy's bank,
wasn't it?
I got a really
good chuckle out of
your pathetic rambling.
Kiss-kiss.
[Muffled moan]
You really should have
kept your promise to joy.
Michael:
Mmmmph...
Stayed away from the drugs.
This is the shit
that killed you.
Heh heh.
I guarantee...
You've never felt
anything like this
before.
Mmmmph!
Bye-bye, Michael.
Joy?
You all right?
I played like i never
held a racquet before
in my life.
I just...
I couldn't concentrate,
you know?
It's Michael's fault.
He totally distracted you.
He didn't even show up.
He didn't call again, did he?
Come by?
I've been here all day.
I wanted to teach
Michael a lesson,
not make him go away.
Now i messed up everything.
You don't see it.
It's not you.
It's them.
But i want them to love me.
Do you think they care?
Well, they never will.
They'll just use you
and throw you away.
It's the same
for both of us, joy.
We're the same in so many ways.
Sometimes i just
wish the rest
of the world
would fade away.
Where did you get those?
Those are my mother's.
I just came across them.
I didn't think
you'd mind if
i borrowed them.
They were in her jewelry box
in the back of her closet.
Please put them back.
Fine.
It's not that big
of a deal, joy.
Yes, it is, Violet.
I think things are getting
a little too intense
around here.
What are you trying to say?
I think... Maybe...
It would be a good idea
if you started thinking
about another place to live.
Don't worry, baby.
I'll fix it.
I promise.
Oh, my god.
He was here.
She lied to me.
Hi.
I... i brought these
for joy.
I know she's feeling
upset about...
Losing the tournament.
Well, I'm sure she'll love them.
I talked to Gwen today.
You pretended
you were joy,
didn't you?
You didn't give me her messages.
I... Didn't give you
the messages
because i was jealous.
Joy was wrong.
About what?
It wasn't Catherine
i couldn't get over.
It was your mother.
You look so much like her.
I told you i just
couldn't do this
with you.
But you already have...
Only I'm not gonna
let you turn away from me
like you did her.
Hello?
Dad?
[Telephone rings]
[Ring]
[Ring]
Michael?
Man: No. This is
his father.
Mr. Beckett.
I was just looking
for Michael.
I'm afraid i have
some bad news for you.
What?
Michael's been found dead.
What?
They're not sure yet,
but it seems like
he might have been murdered.
No.
Joy?
Daddy?
Joy: Oh, my god!
Ivan: Untie me.
Ivan: Joy!
Violet: Joy? Joy,
please don't leave.
Oh, god.
Stop it, Violet.
Ivan, everything's
gonna be all right.
I should never have
taken advantage of you, Violet.
You've got to go,
and you've got to go now.
Go?
You fucked me...
And now you're throwing me out?
Just like my mother.
You promised to take care of her
and that she would be
provided for.
I told you i wouldn't
let you turn away
from me.
I meant it.
Just get out.
Oh!
[Gasps for air]
Operator:
If you'd like
to make a call,
please hang up and try again.
[Fast busy signal]
Help... Me?
[Fast busy signal]
[Car engine starts]
Mrs. b?
Mrs. b?
Mrs. b?
Mrs. b, i need
to come in.
The breaker box
is in your closet.
[Fast busy signal]
Daddy?
Daddy...
[Jewelry box plays]
Violet?
Oh, my god.
[Door creaks]
[Slam]
Where's my father?
He's gone.
What have you done with him?
He did it to himself.
What are you talking about?
Here. Put this on.
I don't think i want to.
I want you to.
Besides, you can't go like that.
Go? Go where?
We're going together,
but we have to be
dressed up.
Here...
[Tersely]
Put it on.
All right.
You're really
freaking me out, Violet.
Now, sit.
And I'll pour tea.
I don't want to sit, Violet.
I'm very scared.
Don't be scared.
I told you
I'll take care
of everything.
And i will.
But you have to trust me.
Now...
Sit down.
Where's my father?
[Gasps]
You killed Michael, didn't you?
You're so lucky I'm your sister.
Who else would have
gone through all
the trouble for you?
They didn't want us
to be together,
but now they can't stop us.
We'll be together forever.
What do you mean?
Here. Hold this.
Take it!
Now... All you have
to do is drink.
You'll drink first,
and then I'll hold you
until you fall asleep.
I'll have to hold you tight
to stop you from thrashing
around so much.
Then I'll drink,
and I'll lay down beside you.
And hold your hand.
Now...
Drink.
Oh, you bitch!
[Doll music playing]
[Music stops]
I tried to make it
easier for you...
But i guess we'll have
to do it your way.
Joy: Help!
Help!
Joy: Grab my hand.
* i want candy *
* i want free time *
* in the sunshine *
* want all the things
I'm not allowed *
* i want a hero *
* on horseback *
* to sweep me off
the beaten track *
* i wanna take a nap,
i want to say *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* now *
* yeah, now *
* i want warm hands *
* i want fast feet *
* i want a tunnel that goes *
* under the city *
* i want a thousand *
* pages of inspiration *
* i want divine intervention *
* i want to say *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* i want the answer
to my dreams *
* please, please, please *
* now *
* am i asking too much? *
* can you even hear me? *
* am i asking too much? *
* never could stand and wait *
* am i asking too much? *
* dear god, am i pleading? *
* am i asking too much? *
* and what's the harm
in dreaming?... *
* i want wisdom *
* i want good dreams *
* under my covers *
* i want forgiveness
in every color *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* good night, good night *
* good night *
* i want the answer
to my dreams *
* please, please, please *
* now **
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