The Familiar Stranger (2001) - full transcript
Patrick Hennessy Welsh had a fine job at an Ohio university, but abused it to cash fake expenses filed under the names of unsuspecting professors. When he is found out and condemned, his wife Elisabeth and sons Chris and Ted find a note that he has committed suicide and will love and watch them from heaven. Years later, when they have painstakingly adjusted to life without a dad, she learns from the insurance company he is not dead- it appears he has been allowed to start a new life as Timothy Michael Kingsbury to pay off debts. Elisabeth first approaches him alone, but doesn't even get financial compensation for the repayment demanded by his falsely paid-out life insurance. Ultimately she tells the boys the truth, as she intends to sue him...
Chris, where's dad?
I don't know.
Come on. Quit fooling around.
Let's go.
One second.
Chris, I told you ...
let's go. Come on.
Wait up, Ted.
Come on, man.
We'll get him.
We've gotta find a slug.
That's disgusting.
Dad?
Dad?
Ted, where is he?
How should I know.
Dad!
Dad!
Dad, come on,
quit joking!
Dad?
Dad!
Dad?
Boo!
Agh!
Dad, you jerk!
Fine, then,
I'm not taking you fishing
in the morning.
Yes, you are.
You said you are!
Shh! A bear!
A bear right behind you!
Hey!
Hey!
No, not this way!
The other way!
Quick!
Give up while you still can,
dad!
Watch out!
Right behind you!
No!
I got his hand!
Help, mom!
Agh!
Look over there!
Help me up!
Help me up!
Whose is that?
Which Welsh man is this?
I got him!
I got him!
And what do you think
of these, mom?
They're great!
They're beautiful!
They really are wonderful.
My gosh.
You won't believe what happened.
What? What?
Okay, listen,
we're out there
in the middle
of the lake...
And dad lost his sunglasses.
He did?
'Cause he was tickling
Chris.
Yeah, tickling me,
scaring the fish.
I don't think he scared
that many fish.
We'll be there
in a second!
Go get your backpacks, guys.
Go ahead. Go ahead.
Hurry up!
Come on, I've got
your cookies here.
And, mom,
he was gonna jump in.
I was like,
"you'll never find them."
Have a great time!
Bye, mom!
Bye, mom!
Don't forget
to say "thank you"!
Bye, dad!
Bye, dad!
Davy Jackson
is
in
the office?
No, no, no.
I don't want to talk to him.
Well, sh...
show them whatever
they want to see.
Hey, you.
I've never known you to pass up
a chance to go hiking.
Well,
I just thought they'd ...
I thought the boys would want
a few hours without US,
and the Andersons
are going to bring them home
by dinner.
Patrick Welsh...
Patrick hennesy Welsh.
That's my name.
I like hearing you
say it.
Come on, Chris.
Mom,
I don't wanna go home.
I know, sweetie.
Neither do I.
Why do we have to?
Well...you have to get back
for school.
We have to get back
to dad's work.
Okay?
Go get your brother.
You did good. Thank you.
Don't worry.
Go get your brother.
Pat?
Hey, last one in the car!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
I'm in, I'm in,
I'm in!
I won! I won!
Hello?
Pat?
Pat, is that you?
Why aren't you
at the club?
I was just on my way out.
What is it?
Where's the gun?
What?!
We don't have that.
We got rid of it.
No, no, no!
I know it's here somewhere!
What is the matter
with you?
I need to find it.
What is the matter?
What happened?
I quit!
What?!
I resigned!
They said I took money!
Pat, that's insane!
They said I took money.
They want to indict me!
They wanna indict me.
That ...
just sit down.
I don't wanna...
Sit down, please.
Come on! Sit down, pat!
Okay, okay...
Just breathe.
Let's get your dad on the phone.
No, no, no!
Please! For me.
All right?
We will get your dad
on the phone.
Dick, it's peachy.
Dick's on his way home.
Is something the matter?
We just need to speak
to you and to dick.
Well, I'm glad you're here.
I got some good news
from the doctor this morning.
It appears this round of chemo
is doing the trick.
Thank god, Anne.
I've had to resign
from the development fund.
Pat, what happened?
Well, they ...
the university has alleged ...
There's a routine
internal...Monitoring process,
and they said that funds...
Are missing.
I'm gonna be indicted.
That's nonsense!
That's exactly what I said.
But if there's going to be
an indictment, then ...
then they must have proof.
If the jury
can see the exhibit,
you may proceed, counselor.
Mr. Welsh
had a very elaborate system
to embezzle university funds.
He'd create applications
for nonexistent grants,
providing these applications
in the names of real,
though unsuspecting, professors.
A check would be issued...
He'd forge
his or her signature...
Cash the check...
And pocket the money.
And in using this system
over a period of time,
he was able to embezzle
almost $25,000
before it came to the attention
of university officials.
Everybody makes mistakes ...
your dad, too.
And he's sorry.
Was there a judge there?
Yes.
A jury?
Yes,
but they decided
daddy can serve his sentence
on the weekends.
H-He'll do his punishment
on the weekends,
then after that,
it's probation.
What's that?
Will you shut
your fat face?!
Ted.
Ted...
Probation is when
you don't have to go to jail,
you just have to report in.
I know it's weird now,
but it's gonna be okay.
Did dad do it?
Yes.
Pat?
I couldn't face them.
Well, they just wanna know
that everything is all right ...
it will be all right.
I don't know
how this got so crazy.
We never should've built
this house.
No, it made sense.
It was not just this house.
It's everything.
I've been spending money
like I'm on the same level
with everybody we know,
and I ...
w-we just can't ...
I wish you had told
me.
Why?
And then we
could've worked it out together.
If it takes
the rest of my life, peachy,
I will be the best husband...
...and father.
Pat...
I never wanna...
Hurt you ...
I will never hurt you again.
I will ne... I will ...
you and the boys
are the most important thing
in the world to me.
I know that.
Do you remember when I came up
to your dorm
and asked you to marry me?
Do you?
You were coming back from class,
and you looked up,
and you saw me on the steps.
You ...
you were so surprised.
Yes, I was.
And I ...
I had a plan
where I knew exactly
how we could start our lives
together
and how we could make things
work.
Well, pat, we can do that.
Do you remember?
Yes!
You'll get another job,
and I'll get one, too.
We have to get back on our feet
together.
So they handed me
the first challenge of my job.
They said, "in this new job,
you have to surprise
the chief surgeon."
It's his 65th birthday.
He doesn't want anybody to know
how old he is.
So nobody surprises him.
He's out on stage.
He's giving a lecture.
I come up behind him
with this
huge
cake.
I mean huge ...
candles all over it, blazing.
He turns around.
His eyes go wide.
And I think,
"that's it. I've got him."
And before
a moment can go by,
he looks at me and goes,
"nurse, scalpel."
I'm getting a drink.
Can I get you one?
Some wine, please, yeah.
Yeah.
Hey, pat, excellent program
you did at the hospital.
My kid is getting all fired up
about going into oncology now.
Thanks, Terry. That's great.
That's great.
Sheila, hi.
What a great color.
Thanks.
So, how is that
girl scout drive going?
Peachy,
I've been meaning to mention
that check you guys gave me
for the cookies.
It came back.
Well, I'm sure there was
a mistake at the bank.
Why don't you just
put it through again?
I did. You know,
I hate to even mention it.
Patrick, how are ya?
How much was it for?
It's, $18.
Dad, this is so cool!
Good?
What, maybe put your beds
up there?
Mom,
check it out!
You guys be careful
up there!
Okay, mom.
Pretty good?
Very good.
The check you gave to Sheila
for the cookies bounced.
Great...
Another crumb
for public consumption.
She's not gonna say anything.
Nobody is saying anything.
Hey, dad, look at this!
Cool, a fort!
Pat, are we in trouble?
I would tell you
if we were.
No, we're fine now.
We're fine.
I'll write another check.
How strong is that fort?
I already gave her the cash.
Get away, dad!
You keeping me out?
Stay down!
Don't touch me, dad!
Here I come!
This is pretty good!
You gotta get down!
Watch out! No, no!
Look what we got
under here!
Dad, you made it so cool.
This thing's strong!
I bet it'll last 100 years!
Hi, this is Patrick Welsh
in the community relations
office of Lancaster hospital.
I'm either on the other line
or away from my desk right now,
but if you'll leave your name
and number,
I'll get back to you
as soon as I can.
Thanks for calling.
Hi, dick, it's peachy.
I'm worried about pat.
I'm afraid something's happened.
I did.
I talked to him about 6:00.
Great night for being out.
Well, he called to say
he was stuck at work
and he'd try to leave
before it got really bad.
That was four hours ago.
Dick, I'm so worried.
Not to worry.
Thank you so much.
There.
I know this is crazy.
I'm just really,
really worried.
Well, maybe we better check out
Lincoln road again.
He would've come this way.
He said he was coming
right home.
You and the boys better come
to our place tonight.
I don't want you staying
by yourself.
Okay.
Peachy?
I went to the house,
and I found this...
In the mail slot.
"My darling...
"You are not only my love,
but my life,
"and I don't know how
to put into words
all that I want to express
to you."
"You deserve
a better man than I have become,
and I must give you that
by ending my...Life."
I know that by doing so,
I will be releasing you
from the misery
I've brought you
over these past months.
Please know
that however I do this,
it will be final,
with no future complications
for you.
Please tell Ted and Chris
that I will always be watching
over them from heaven...
And that they made me proud
to be their father.
Peachy, I hope that one day
you'll forgive me
and understand
that I tried every way I could.
Know that there was no one
on earth I ever loved more...
That I'll never stop loving
you,
even with my final breath.
No, no! No!
You and the boys
have been everything to me.
I love you.
I'm so sorry
I let you down.
We talked a couple of times
from work during the day,
and everything seemed...
Normal.
Anything stand out
in your mind?
Any other problems recently?
Has he been despondent?
Actually, he's just started
to feel good about himself.
Lieutenant.
His car's been located
at the bus station
in Logan.
Is he...?
Pat?
Just a minute, please.
Dick, it's for you.
It's the hospital.
This is Dr. Welsh.
Peachy...we're gonna do
everything we can.
Mom, what's going on?
Well,
we're not really sure,
but it's dad.
Where is dad, anyway?
He's upset...
And we don't know where he is
right now.
We better go find him.
Boys!
I could use your help
setting the table for breakfast.
Would you go help her?
Come on. Come on.
Just don't break anything.
Hey, Ted,
take the ball! Hurry!
I got it! I got it!
I'm glad you're my sister.
I don't know what I'd do
if I didn't have you
to talk to...
Even though it's been
almost 2 weeks,
and I'm just waiting.
I don't know what to do.
I don't know
what I'm supposed to do.
Thank god I have to take
the kids to school.
What else can you do?
You have
to do that.
Paul...
We're gonna make our way
back up to the house.
We'll be there
in a bit!
Chris!
Good to see you!
Bye, aunt Claire!
What do the boys say
about all this?
Well, Chris seems okay,
but Ted is getting worried.
Pat was behind
on his restitution payments
to the university.
He hadn't made
a mortgage payment in months.
God...
He was in trouble
and I didn't know it.
Why wasn't I there for him?
Come on.
Let's get home.
The ball, the ball!
Pass it here!
Pass it here!
I got it!
That's not fair!
Was there anything else
in the room?
No, just the picture.
It was a transient hotel
near the bus station.
The room was empty
except for that ...
not even a toothbrush.
Police in the bay area
spent all last night
questioning a homeless man
who claims he saw someone jump
from the bridge.
They're still searching
for a body.
With the currents
in the San Francisco bay,
we may never find him.
Mom, hey mom!
We're home!
Let's go out
to the treehouse.
We're going outside!
Boy, we're done for.
We're gonna go splat
to the ground.
I, have to talk
to you guys.
I-I've got some news.
About dad, right?
Yes.
Did you find dad?
Is dad here?
No.
No, um...
You know that a lot of people
have been looking for him.
A lot
of people have been
looking for him very hard,
and, they found out
that he went all the way
across the country,
to another city, and that's
what's taking so long.
What city?
San Francisco.
And, um...
Your dad is,
he's not coming back.
He's not?
No, honey.
Why is he staying there?
Honey,
he's not staying there.
You know that he's been
very......
Your dad just couldn't take it
anymore.
And so he thought maybe...
That it was time
for him to go to heaven.
You mean dad's dead?
Yes.
Dad killed himself?
I want my dad.
I want my dad!
I know you do,
sweetheart.
I want dad.
I'm so sorry.
You have to remember
how much he loved you.
He loved you both.
He loved you both so much ...
how he could always
make you laugh.
He built this place for you.
He loved you both...
So much.
And I love you.
All the fun
that we had together.
Baby...Come here.
I know.
I love you both
so much.
Mom, why can't Sadie move with US?
I told you.
The landlord doesn't allow
big dogs in these apartments.
She'll be okay
where she's going.
She'll be happier there.
Why can't she move
with US?
Are you gonna fight?
Come on. Get in the car.
Here's the collar...
...bowl, okay?
Okay.
Right.
Come on, Sadie.
Nice lady.
Sadie.
Okay? Nice lady.
Give it
a couple of days.
Here we go.
Mom,
I don't want to stay here.
It's not so bad.
Come on, honey.
Okay, get Goldie.
Nice and easy.
Just keep your eye
on that traffic, sweetie.
This place sucks.
Last one in's a...
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Ted's last!
Is he?
No. Chris.
Ted is.
You are definitely
a rotten egg.
I'm not!
Yeah, you are!
Come here, you.
Ted and I used to do this
when we were little, didn't we?
Yes, you did.
Yes, first Ted,
and then we got him out.
And then
we finally got you out.
Was dad there
when I was born?
He sure was.
He helped to deliver you.
My gosh!
And when you got bigger,
he used to make your baby food.
He'd mix it up
in the blender.
Dad cooked?
Yeah.
He was a major good cook.
Remember your birthdays?
Yeah.
That's right.
When you were upset, he'd
lie down on the bed with you.
He just had
a magic touch.
He would calm you...
While I cooked.
A new school
and a new start
may not be
such an awful thing for them.
I didn't have much choice.
I can't afford to keep them
at Saint Mary's.
I don't know how
I'm gonna do this...
And not let them see it.
I have $23 in the bank
and all of this debt.
Let me give you something
to tide you over.
Paul and I
have been talking.
Peachy, you know that
you can always come to US.
I know that,
and I do appreciate it.
Dick and Anne, too.
No, they keep offering,
but dick has got all those
medical bills, and I...
You'll find a job.
Well, I hope so.
I don't ...
look at these ...
all of these jobs
have qualifications.
See, I don't
have
qualifications.
You know,
when I was first married,
I took that job
at the library.
I just handed my check
over to him.
I don't even know what he did
with the money.
I should have known.
I should've made it my business.
I should've been
more interested in finances.
I used to call you
sleeping beauty.
Yeah, well, now...
I am wide awake.
Tell the mayor if he
doesn't show up at the lunch,
he won't get his picture
in the paper.
What was I saying?
Attracting businesses
to the area is a major part
of what
the chamber of commerce does ...
assisting them,
coordinating their moves.
I just don't see
the kind of qualifications ...
...i was a junior ...
I'm just three credits short,
and I always mean to go back
and finish.
Right.
Well, I'm gonna hang on
to your application,
and if anything materializes,
I'll let you know.
I need this job.
I really ... I need this job.
I have ...
I have two...Little boys.
Elizabeth,
what we're looking for
is someone who has a business
and marketing background.
I have that.
For the last 10 or 12 years
I have been doing
that.
The volunteer work
with the literacy program,
and all the functions
and the meetings
I have organized at the club.
Also, I care very deeply
about the economic development
of this community.
I have lived here
my whole life...
And now I'm raising
two boys here.
All I'm asking is a chance.
Give me a chance.
Okay.
Let's do it.
Yeah?
Great!
Let's give it two months
and see what happens.
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Whoa!
There we go!
How's Ted doing at school?
Hit and miss. Better.
I haven't told anyone else
in the family yet,
but I want you to know,
dear.
I had some tests.
They weren't so good.
I'm not going through
another round of chemo.
Dick and I decided together.
Well...whatever happens,
whatever you need,
I'll be here.
I'll be here.
Look at all the leaves
you left around there.
What is that?
Have a good day.
I love you.
Have a good day!
Okay.
Okay. I'll see you later!
Bye!
Careful there,
little buddy!
Wh-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-a!
Oomph!
Mom!
How was school?
All right.
Hi, I'm home.
Hi, mom.
Let's go.
I need new gym shoes.
Yeah, I know.
I'll get them on the weekend.
So, how was grandma?
This was not one
of her better days.
Mom, my play's on Thursday.
Are you coming?
Chris...
Mom, I'm the main pilgrim.
I know.
What time is it?
11:00.
I don't really see how
I can get out of work.
I...don't know how to do that.
What ... were you planning
on handing this in?
It's a mess.
You're gonna have to
recopy it.
Now, listen, guys...
I am tired of coming home
and having to nag you guys
to help out around here!
Look at this place!
Ted, you need to change
your shirt. That one's dirty.
No, it's not!
Ted, come on!
I'm not leaving the house...
What are you doing,
Ted?
I've had just about enough
of her on my
back
all the time!
Hey!
Recopy your homework so we can
go meet grandpa for dinner.
Your father would be so ashamed
of you acting this way.
Do you know how sick I am
of hearing that?!
Hey!
Get back here!
Pat was "fun daddy,"
and now all they have is me,
the mother from hell.
Come on.
That's not true.
You're a great mom.
You're just juggling a lot,
you know, with your job...
And Anne being sick.
Claire, it's the housing
on the transmission.
By the way...
How is she?
Have they given dick any idea
how long?
No, we know
that she is dying,
we just don't know when.
I was thinking, I was
exactly
Ted's age when mom got sick.
Yeah, I was probably
about Chris'.
I don't remember that time
so much though.
Well, I do...
And I hate it that my sons
are reliving my childhood.
Peachy,
it's hardly our childhood.
Well, we had to fend
for ourselves without mom,
and that's what
they have to do.
I'm just not there enough
for them,
and there's nothing I can do
about it.
Was dad strong?
Here...
When he was in school,
all the girls loved him.
Everybody did.
He was
an extraordinary young man.
You should be very proud
of him.
He loved you both
very much.
Was this
the new year's Eve party?
The one where I embarrassed
your father.
Tell US again, grandma.
Well, it was too quiet
for a party,
so I took your father
to the center of the floor...
And then...
I started to sing.
You know what song?
♪ Let me call you sweetheart
♪ I'm in love with you
♪ let me hear you whisper
♪ that you love me, too
♪ keep the lovelight glowing
♪ in your eyes so true
♪ let me call you sweetheart
♪ I'm in love with you
Unto almighty god
we commend the soul
of our sister departed.
And we commit her body
to the ground,
earth to earth,
ashes to ashes,
dust to dust,
in sure and certain hope
of the resurrection
unto eternal life,
through
our lord Jesus Christ,
at whose coming
in glorious majesty
to judge the world,
the earth and sea
shall give up their dead
and the corruptible bodies
of those who sleep in him
shall be changed
and made like
unto his own glorious body,
according to the mighty working
whereby
he is able to subdue all things
unto himself.
And...
And...
Let US pray.
Okay.
Mom, my feet hurt
in these shoes.
I know.
I know.
Ted?
Mom,
can I have some soda?
Um, after you hang up
your good clothes, okay?
Ted?
Hey, aunt Claire.
Hey, Chris.
Hey, uncle Paul.
Hey.
Hi, peachy.
Thanks for coming.
Any news?
No. They have searched
everywhere for him.
Come on, buddy.
Let's go see
how that fish of yours is doing.
This is my fault.
It can't be.
I'm sure he's all right.
He was upset.
I found this in his room.
It's the letter pat wrote to me.
It's his suicide letter.
How did he get this?
He got it out of my drawer.
I don't even know
how long he's had it.
I'm gonna put it back
where I found it.
It's some sort of connection
for him.
He just needs it.
Hey...we'll find him.
We will.
Sweetie.
7220.
Ted!
You called the police?!
Where were you?
In Logan.
You went all the way
to Logan?!
You didn't tell me.
Why'd you call the police?
What are ... Ted!
Wh... wh...
what were you doing?
Where did you stay
last night?
With Jimmy Vaughn.
I don't know
what the big deal is.
You most certainly do know
what the big deal is.
Disappearance is
a very powerful weapon,
and you, of all people,
should know that.
You are a member
of this family.
Each member has a responsibility
to the other one.
It's you and me and Chris ...
that's it.
That's all we've got.
I can take just about anything
in this world
except losing one of you.
Ted, I ju...
That's right.
Phase 2
will
quadruple
their facility.
It'll be a huge infusion
of money into the local economy.
It will be
a massive open house.
Manufacturers from all over
the world will be attending.
Well, that's it, then.
Thank you, Derek. Bye.
Elizabeth...
I really have to go.
Chris is moving out today.
I promised I would help.
Bill's on line one.
Thank you.
Hello.
When did you get in?
I'm impressed!
Hey, mom.
You're late.
Ted, you are
such a good brother.
Yeah.
Hi, honey.
Mom, your timing's perfect.
This is the last of it.
I had to circle the block
three times before you finished.
At least he's not moving in
with me.
I don't know how
to tell you this, Ted,
but, your place ...
it's a health hazard.
Yeah...
This is mine.
I don't want you to go!
Mom, don't make a big deal,
okay?
Well, I know it's time.
For you, too.
I'll only be 12 blocks away.
Gotta go to work.
So rude.
Bye, mom.
Bye.
Well, he's been holding down
two jobs,
and he's the head
of the finance club at college.
He's graduating from college
this year,
so I'm more than confident that
he can handle his own place.
You're gonna miss him.
Yeah.
We've been like roommates
these last couple of years.
He leaves the porch light on
for me,
I leave it on for him...
Well...chris and I
love coming here.
It's such a kick
to see Ted running this place.
I wish he was here now.
It must be great.
I'm babbling on
about my kids.
No, no, no.
Don't be silly.
They seem like great guys.
They are.
It amazes me...
And I'm really, really proud
of them.
I'm glad you suggested
that we come here.
Yeah?
If I could just get you
to come visit me in Santa fe.
Yeah.
My boss is starting to wonder
why I keep volunteering
to head up all these
training sessions here.
I really like spending time
with you, Elizabeth.
Can I talk you into that?
That would be very nice.
I think I could!
I don't think
it'd be a problem.
Thank you.
I had a wonderful time.
So did I.
Get out of here.
Yeah, I'll call you
when I get to the office.
Okay.
Okay.
You miss me already, don't you?
Get out of here!
What?
So I'll see you
in about 10 minutes, okay?
Linda! Linda berg!
Hey, Elizabeth.
I've got something for you.
I'm so sorry
to bother you.
I know how busy you are,
but I need your advice.
The president
of the chamber of commerce
needs advice from me?
Yes.
What? No.
This is a mistake.
Yeah, it's gotta be somebody
who assumed his number...
Or it's
a clerical screw-up.
That's what I was thinking,
but why would a number
that hasn't been active
for so many years
suddenly spring to life?
Now, Elizabeth,
you know this isn't
your husband, right?
Yes, of course,
but it is unsettling.
I've been on the phone
trying to get a person ...
a human voice ...
at social security...Forever,
and I'm not getting
anywhere.
Let me give chip carney a call.
He's a friend of mine
over there.
If anybody can get to the bottom
of this, chip can.
I wish I could help you,
Mrs. Welsh. I'm sorry.
What am I supposed to do?
As I told Linda,
once you make a request
for review,
I'd be glad
to personally attend to it.
But with our rules
of confidentiality ...
I know about that.
We aren't able
to give more information
than what
you've already received.
The information I have received
doesn't make any sense!
Okay.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me.
I'm not asking you to break
any rules
or for any special treatment.
Well, I guess I am.
My sons and I are being asked
to repay an awful lot of money,
and it's not that much money
if you spread it over 10 years
and you throw in
college tuition,
but it's a lot of money
to have to
pay,
and it's not just that
the money is the issue.
My husband is dead.
My sons were little
when he took his life...
And we had to live
through that once.
Now, because of
some gigantic mistake,
you're asking US
to go through that again,
and after everything
we have been through,
I deserve an answer.
Let me get you some water.
I don't want any water.
Let me...
Get you some water.
"The number holder
is under investigation
"for another crime ...
in Maine"?
"This man's wife and children
were paid survivor benefits
and he is" ...
"and he is not dead
but very much alive."
Thanks
for helping me out, Linda.
I can't believe
we can do this.
It's the information age.
With a social security number
and the right web site,
you can find anything.
Here it is!
They have a driver's license
database, and there's Maine.
This is the number
you want to call.
I'm gonna call them,
Linda.
Hello. Database.
Hi, I was looking
at your web site,
and I wanted to match
a social security number
with a person.
What's the number?
998-91-1591.
One moment...Ready?
Yeah.
Patrick hennesy Welsh.
6'3." 185 pounds.
Green eyes. Brown hair.
Must wear glasses to drive.
282 armitage road,
kennebunkport, Maine.
Um, thank you.
You're welcome.
What?
That's him. It's pat!
Hello?
Elizabeth? It's Linda.
I tried you at home.
Are you all right?
Yeah. I'm fine.
I just lost track of time.
Hey, I found something
interesting.
I called my guy
at the university,
and he pulled the file
on the embezzlement case.
He says there were payments
against the debt
for the first couple
of months, then nothing.
Right.
Well, pat was dead.
Well, somebody paid off
the whole thing
a little over a year ago.
What?!
Who paid it?
He said it was anonymous ...
over $10,000.
Why would anyone pay off
Patrick Welsh's debt?
I don't know.
"Timothy Michael kingsbury."
Good morning! Wjnp.
Good morning.
Is Tim kingsbury there, please?
This is Tim.
Pat?
You must have
the wrong number.
He and this woman
he is either living with
or married to
are all over the paper.
He's saving
a historic building there.
He's hosting
a black-tie gala here.
The local gossip columnist
even called him
"the amazing Tim kingsbury."
These are from the column
that he wrote
himself.
"Tim trains for a marathon."
"Tim goes on a date."
This is the woman ...
Sharon baker.
How on earth
did you get this?
The university web site.
She's the director
of the development fund.
I-I just can't get over the fact
that you've done all this.
I mean, i-I've ...
I called him.
You did what?
I couldn't help it.
What did he say?
He said I had
the wrong number.
Did it sound like pat Welsh?
No...see, I don't know.
I'm not sure.
No, it can't be pat Welsh.
There's no way!
Come on, peachy,
if it were pat Welsh ...
if he were alive
and living with another woman,
she'd be 22.
What do the boys say
about all of this?
They don't know,
and I haven't told them.
And I'm not going to,
at least not now.
They have been through enough.
And I have decided...
That I am gonna go there.
You most certainly
are not.
Yeah, I have to see this
with my own eyes.
See what? Tim kingsbury?
I thought you'd understand,
Claire.
I have to find out
about this!
You have to leave this to people
who know what they're doing.
You don't, peachy!
I thought you'd understand.
I'm going.
Okay, then I'm going
with you.
No, you're not.
I have to do it alone.
There are things
I can find out there.
What things?
What can you find out?
The social security file
said
that he was being investigated
for another crime.
Those are public records.
I could find those.
Claire.
I'm not going to do
anything stupid!
I'm not going to take
any chances!
But I have to find out
about this!
What is he doing
up there?
Going through
some old clothes.
I want you to go through
my marketing project.
I think it's pretty good.
I would love to.
I would love to.
Watch that, will you?
Hello?
Hi, bill.
No, no. It's fine.
We were just having
a little celebration.
Ted made manager.
...you're not.
No.
Yeah, yeah,
I do want to come...
There, but I ...
right.
Okay. Bye.
And how was bill?
Well, he seemed fine.
You gonna go down there?
I don't know.
But...
I thought you liked him.
I...like him fine.
You got trust issues, mom.
Well...thank you, Chris.
No problem.
Hey, this will work
for the party?
What's the matter, mom?
I remember your father
in that tuxedo.
And you look very handsome.
I think you look like
a lounge singer,
but,
that's just me.
Guys, let's celebrate?
Happy job, Ted.
Thanks!
Hear! Hear!
Cheers.
Thanks.
Well...
Um, I have to tell
you guys...
I'm gonna go away
for a few days.
With bill?
Where you going?
I'm going to Maine.
Maine? On business?
Well, kinda.
By yourself?
Yes.
You think you could mind
your business a bit?
Do I keep tabs on you?
I don't think so.
You know, you really do
look like a lounge singer.
Yeah?
♪ Let me call you
sweetheart ♪
♪ I'm in love with you
Grandma sang that!
♪ Let me hear you whisper
♪ that you love me, too
♪ keep the lovelight burning
♪ in your eyes so true
♪ let me call you sweetheart
♪ I'm in love with y-o-o-o-ou
Maybe we can find it
in the tourist information,
honey.
Excuse me.
Can I help you?
Yes, please.
I'd like some information
about a criminal case
within the last year.
It involves
Timothy kingsbury.
You say it would be
a criminal case?
I believe so, yes.
No, I don't find any cases
concerning a Timothy kingsbury.
Are you sure
it's "kingsbury"?
Um...could you try
"Patrick h. Welsh"?
W-e-l-s-h.
Here it is.
Thank you.
Full service.
Claire?
I found him.
Wait ... what?
I found out
why he had to start using
his old
social security number again.
He forged
a birth certificate.
Somebody found out,
pressed charges,
and they convicted him.
Listen,
I'm getting on a plane.
No, no. It's fine.
I'm fine.
Mr. Dusak?
That's me.
How can I help you?
My name is Elizabeth Welsh.
Yes, Ms. Welsh?
I used to be married
to Patrick Welsh...
Or Tim kingsbury.
You were
his probation officer?
Yes, I was.
He told me he'd been paying
child support
and his family didn't want
anything to do with him.
And you believed that?
I believed
every word he said.
He always had that effect
on people.
When
the charges were filed,
Tim turned himself in
and confessed his real identity.
He said he had an unhappy life
back in Ohio...
And that
when he'd come here,
he started calling himself
Tim kingsbury
so he could get
a clean start.
And now this ...
what you're telling me...
I read the records here.
How did that happen?
How did he get away with it?
He really didn't.
He pled guilty,
received a fine...Probation.
Agh...
The judge told him
he could go on being
Tim kingsbury in public,
though he had to use his
real name on all legal records.
Like social security.
Exactly.
One condition
of the probation
was that he had to repay what
he owed the university in Ohio,
which I know he did.
He also had to go
to the social security office
and identify himself.
That's how I got
the letter.
Look...
Tim kingsbury's like this...
Legend around here.
People think
he's a remarkable individual.
Man of the hour!
Hi!
Hey!
Hi.
Hey, Tim.
How are you?
How you doing?
You know,
for the last decade,
I've had a very intense...
And personal relationship
with this organization.
The work that Sharon and I
have done over the years
with the heritage charities,
a women's crisis center,
the boy scouts,
the preservation society,
have given me a past,
a present, and a future
that I'm very proud of.
And I'm honored
by this recognition
that you've given me today,
so thank you very much.
Congratulations!
Congrats, Tim!
Congratulations!
Great job, Tim!
Thank you, Tim.
Peachy.
I always knew this was
going to happen someday.
I never thought you were
going to be the one to find me.
How did you?
Social security sent me
a letter.
They want back survivor benefits
Ted and Chris collected.
Peachy...
God, you look ...
it's so good to see you.
It's almost $60,000, pat...
And they want it now.
Leaving was the best thing
I could do for you.
No, it was the best thing
you could do foryou.
You didn't just leave me.
You left Chris and Ted.
It was the best thing
you could do for you.
I couldn't take being...
That person
that brought
so much shame on you.
I lost our home.
I had to sell everything ...
everything that we had ...
move Ted and Chris
into this awful apartment.
I had to give away
Sadie. It...
I'm so sorry.
What in the
world
did you think you were doing?
I went crazy that day.
No!
You left and you came here
and got the lay of the land
and found out who's who,
and presto, the amazing
Tim kingsbury is born!
You just don't know.
No. No, I don't.
And, um...
Who is Sharon baker?
She's the woman
I'm living with.
You married?
No.
Do you have children?
No children.
Good.
I wouldn't want them hurt
the way your sons were hurt.
You haven't even asked
about them.
Ted and Chris?
They were so little
and innocent when you left.
They adored you.
You were a god to them.
Do you even know
that your mother died?
No, I didn't know.
And you let her die
believing that
you had committed suicide.
So...wh...
so, what now?
You want...
You gonna have me arrested?
I really have no interest
in seeing you in jail.
I want you to contact
social security about repayment.
And then
you can lay around and die
as the biggest deal
in kennebunkport,
and I will leave you alone.
I don't have that kind
of money...
Or...any money,
for that matter.
You never looked back,
did you?!
Did mom call you?
Yeah.
When?
A few minutes ago.
Hi.
Why don't you sit down?
A few weeks ago I received
a notice from social security ...
a letter saying
that the survivor benefits
you guys received
had to be repaid.
And the reason they gave
was that the number holder
was not deceased ...
that Patrick hennesy Welsh
was alive.
Somebody's got
dad's social security number.
That's what I thought
at first.
Mom.
Through
his social security number,
I tracked him down...
...and I saw him.
It's not somebody else.
It's him.
It is your father.
Dad? You saw dad?
Yes.
That's why you went
to Maine?
Wait a minute.
You went to find dad?
You didn't even tell US?
I wasn't sure,
and I
had
to be sure.
He has been there
all of this time.
He ...
living under
another name ... Tim...
Kingsbury.
Timothy Michael kingsbury.
Ted, hold on a minute.
Look...i know it's really weird,
but...
It's gonna be okay,
all right?
I just can't talk to her
right now.
I know, I know....
But you gonna give me a call
later ... we'll figure it out?
All right.
It'll be okay.
Ted's feeling
kind of weird right now.
Yeah, well...
I didn't know what to do.
I mean, if it was him,
if it wasn't him ...
I didn't want to be the one
to make you dredge up
all of those feelings.
Yeah, but you still
should have told US.
I'm sorry.
I hardly remember the guy.
What I remember most is just
what you and grandma told US.
But I mean...
For Ted, it's different.
I know that.
Ted takes things to heart.
I know he does.
Well, anyway, I gotta go.
I got exams.
Chris, we have to talk about
what you guys want to do.
Frankly,
I don't need to do anything.
He says he doesn't have
the money,
and I can't pay it back,
so I'm willing to try
something else.
Like what?
I could go to the d.A.
And have him file charges
against your father...
If that's something
you're comfortable with.
I can't speak for Ted,
but...Yeah.
I'm comfortable with that.
I was only trying
to protect you.
You can't do that.
You know,
you have this thing
about telling US
what you think we need to know.
Just try telling US
the truth.
Well, I wasn't trying
to deceive you.
Ted?
From the moment he was gone,
you made him perfect ...
the perfect dad.
I wanted you to have a father
that you could be proud of.
Why couldn't you
have just left it
and let US have the father
that we had?
What do you want me to say?
You don't need my permission
to do this.
This concerns
the three of US.
Nail him.
Mrs. Welsh?
Can I just get a statement,
just real quick?
Not now.
Hi.
Hi.
This is kind of...Amazing.
I don't know.
There he is!
Is he coming in?
Yeah.
Yeah, he's coming out.
Patrick?
Mr. Welsh!
What made you think
you could get away with it?
Mr. Welsh?
Patrick?
Have you talked to your kids
at all?
How are you gonna plead?
Mr. Welsh?
Can I get a comment?
Do you have anything
you want to say?
Anything at all?
Your honor,
we enter "not guilty" pleas
on each count
of the indictment.
With regard to bond,
Mr. Weiner,
is there anything
you wish to say?
Yes, your honor.
Sharon baker ... close
personal friend of Mr. Welsh ...
is here to offer herself as
personal custodian to Mr. Welsh.
She is here to assure that any
condition placed upon the court
upon Mr. Welsh's release
will be adhered to.
I would add that he is a pillar
in his community.
There is absolutely no evidence
to indicate
that he would be a danger
to the community.
It is for these reasons
that I respectfully request
a bond in reasonable amount.
Thank you, your honor.
Thank you, Mr. Weiner.
Mr. Becker?
Your honor, whether he is
a pillar of his community
there is a matter
of opinion ...
skipping out on parole once
before, changing his identity,
remaining gone for 10 years.
His track record
is adequate reason
for this court to set bond
in the amount of $500,000.
Bond is set
in the amount of $300,000.
You may go
with the bailiff.
The d.A. Says
that the bond is too high
for Sharon baker to commit to.
Your dad's gonna have to stay
in jail.
...Abandoned his family
and left a note saying
he was going to kill himself.
Instead, he ran off to Maine
and fashioned a new life.
Today
Welsh pleaded "not guilty"
in a licking county courtroom
to felony charges
for "nonsupport of dependents"
and "complicity to theft."
In 1988, Welsh was found guilty
of embezzling money
from the university where
he worked as a fundraiser.
He was on probation
when he fled from Ohio,
leaving behind his wife
and two sons, 12 and 9.
Following another conviction
of forgery
just this past year
in kennebunkport...
Hello?
...using his real
social security number.
This is she.
...his former wife,
learned that her husband
was still alive...
Yes.
Good day.
...the social security
administration
seeking repayment for the money
paid to her sons...
That was
your father's attorney.
...Mrs. Welsh told reporters...
Your father wants to see you.
...should her former husband
have to spend time in jail.
The big lesson here,
she said,
is that no one should walk away
from their family.
You came. That's good.
Will the boys be here?
In a bit, yes.
Good!
I-I didn't know
how you'd feel about that.
Well, they're grown men.
They make their own decisions,
but it is why I'm here.
Your
sons
are coming to see
their father.
And I just want to
reestablish
a relationship with them
if I can.
That's the...
That's the only thing
that matters to me.
Don't sit there
and play with their feelings.
Don't you dare.
They're coming to see
their father.
You have to be conscious of that.
Think of that.
I'll keep it in mind.
You have to admit now,
the two of US did better apart
than we ever did together.
What changed?
Our whole life together...
Did you ever love me?
Were we ever in love?
I'm going to wait here
for you ...
I'm going to wait here for you.
Mom,
we're big boys now.
Well, I know that.
I want to protect you.
I know.
We're fine, okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Son...
I'm so glad you came.
I'm ... this means a lot.
This means a lot,
and I have a lot of things
I want to say to you boys.
I know you have questions.
Why the hell did you leave?
W...
I th...
I thought it was best.
That's not an answer.
You w...
I think I deserve
an answer.
I was 11 years old.
This is what you left US with.
Remember this?
I'm ... I'm sorry.
Let's not ...
"my darling, you are not only
my love, but my life.
"I don't know how
to put into words
all I want to express to you."
Son.
"You deserve a better man
than I have become.
I must give you that
by ending my life."
Son...
I'm sorry, son.
"Please tell Ted and Chris
"that I will always be watching
over them
"from heaven.
They've made me proud to be
their father"!
Son, i-I've ... we were about
to lose everything ...
our car, our house ...
how could that matter
more than our family?!
No ... i...
please, forgive me.
How could that matter?!
Son ...
you have no right
to say that to me!!
Son, I love you.
You have no right!!
Son, listen to me ... son?
Ted.
I don't know...
What I expected.
I guess...
...this instant bond
or something.
I'm done with the guy.
I remember throwing a football
to him when I was 7.
That time I fell off the back
of the golf cart ...
you guys kept driving on
and came back
and I was standing there.
Do you remember that?
Some parts, yeah.
Jogging, um ...
I remember jogging.
I wonder if our treehouse
is still there.
He was a cool dad to have.
The court's been informed
that the defendant wishes
to change his plea today
from that of "not guilty"
to "no contest."
Mr. Welsh,
do you understand
that by entering pleas
of "no contest,"
you are giving up your right
to have a trial by jury
or a trial by the court?
Yes, your honor.
Do you understand that
you are giving up your right
to require your accusers
to appear before you
and to confront you
with the evidence they have?
I do, your honor.
And do you understand that
you are giving up your right
to cross-examine
your accusers?
Yes, your honor.
Mr. Welsh, in the event
I find you guilty,
the only thing
that remains to be done
is to pass sentence.
That sentence could include
a period of years
in a state
penal institution.
Do you understand that?
Yes, your honor.
This court finds the defendant
guilty as charged
of all counts as filed
in the indictment.
Those counts being "felony
nonsupport of dependants"
and "complicity to theft."
We will reconvene
on the 21st of the month
at 8:00 A.M. for sentencing.
Is she awake yet?
Yeah, just ...
she'll be here in a minute.
I stopped off and got
some real maple syrup.
We can heat it up.
Just like at
chez
Teddy.
Yeah.
Quit eating the croissants.
I'm hungry.
Did you write
your letter yet?
What letter?
You know, the one
for the sentencing hearing.
They said
that we could,
write a letter
or make a statement.
Yeah, and say what ...
30 to life and hard labor?
I think I'm gonna pass on that.
It's that easy for you?
You just shrug it off?
Drop it, okay, Ted?
No, I mean it.
I mean...
It's easier to deny the whole
thing than to deal with it?
It sucks, but I'm dealing
with it, all right?
Then say that!
That is
nobody's business, man!
You know what? I'm so sick
and tired of all this!
I'm not going to tell
them
how much time to give
my father.
Guys, how nice!
Yeah,
happy birthday.
Hey...
How do you feel?
I'm okay.
Ted's
right behind US.
I'm just waiting
for everybody.
Hi, mom.
Hi.
Will your brother
be coming?
I don't know
what his problem is.
That's fine.
I'm awfully glad you're here,
though.
The state of Ohio vs
Patrick hennesy Welsh.
The honorable judge Ross
presiding.
Mr. Welsh, is there anything
you wish to say
before the court pronounces
sentence?
Yes, your honor.
You may proceed.
This is not intended to
influence your decision today.
It's something I need to say
to my family.
Because of what I've done,
you may never know
how much I've loved you
or how much I ...
I've missed you.
Ted and Chris...
I love you deeply.
I really do.
Peachy, I'm sorry...
And I hope to god ...
I pray to god ...
to give you the understanding
that not all crime is committed
out of hate.
Sometimes there's fear...
And even love.
And ... and I'm sorry
for what I've done.
And i'm...I'm ready
to continue
with the, punishment.
Mr. Welsh,
do you understand that ...
your honor, sir?
I'm sorry, but may I say
something, too, please?
My name
is Christopher Welsh.
Come forward, Mr. Welsh.
Your honor,
over the past couple of months,
a major question
that everyone's asked is "why?"
"Why do you think
your father did this?"
I'm sure everybody thinks
that that's
the most important question.
For me it's not "why?,"
it's "how?"
How can a father turn his back
on a family that loves him?
How can a father in one breath
say he loves somebody
and then turn and run?
How can he...For 10 years?
How can he not once
pick up the phone
and call his sons
to say hello?!
How can he look me in the eye
right now?
Everything
that I've accomplished ...
Your honor, what I came here
to tell you in this court today,
that my mother ...
what a wonderful mother
my brother and I have.
Everything I've accomplished
is because of her.
I couldn't have asked
for anything more
in a mom and a dad...
And she has been both.
My brother, Ted, and I
feel very lucky.
That's what I wanted to say.
Thank you, sir.
The defendant
will please rise.
Mr. Welsh...
I have read the reports,
the sentencing memoranda...
And I am convinced
that you are amoral
with no conscience.
You left a wife
and two great sons ...
a family that many people
would wish and pray for.
Your acts were cowardly,
and they were criminal.
This court sentences you
to 4 years
to be served at
the rockway correctional center.
You are ordered to pay full
restitution to social security
and the Northwestern mutual
insurance company.
And sir,
you will pay every penny of that.
You may go
with the bailiff now.
Court is adjourned.
It's over.
...i guess I thought
it would feel different.
I think that's the way
it's gonna be, mom.
Well...
I just...
Have been hoping ...
I still hope
that the pieces will come
together in some way
that means something.
That might not happen.
We may never know.
We've been living
with this thing for so long.
What we know now
is that he's alive, living,
and we know where he is.
For the next 48 months,
give or take.
Yeah,
we're not doing that badly.
We're here...
Getting a free meal.
Don't push it.
To our family.
Yes.
To our family.
I thought it was good.
They didn't talk too long.
Smile, graduate!
He's back.
Put your cap on.
Move, you guys!
Move?
Thank you, Paul.
Thank you.
See ya!
He's crazy!
He's nuts.
I love those two.
I have loved them
when they were babies,
and now
they are young men.
I am very proud of them.
Indeed.
You're not getting out of it
that easy.
Who wants to,
you big, handsome graduate?
I need you guys to check
the house for me next week.
You know, bring in the mail,
make sure everything's okay,
'cause I'm going
on a little trip.
Mom?
A little trip?
Yes, only this time
it's with me.
Hey, that's great!
Where you guys going?
Your mother is finally
coming out for a little visit.
You're going
to new Mexico?
Yes. Yeah.
Look at the camera,
everybody!
Smiling ... there you go!
Turn around!
Give me that!
You have to keep it
still.
Keep it still.
You're awfully smart
with this thing, you know?
Yeah, I know.
You can take that off now.
You're done.
I love you guys.
captions paid for by
lifetime television
I don't know.
Come on. Quit fooling around.
Let's go.
One second.
Chris, I told you ...
let's go. Come on.
Wait up, Ted.
Come on, man.
We'll get him.
We've gotta find a slug.
That's disgusting.
Dad?
Dad?
Ted, where is he?
How should I know.
Dad!
Dad!
Dad, come on,
quit joking!
Dad?
Dad!
Dad?
Boo!
Agh!
Dad, you jerk!
Fine, then,
I'm not taking you fishing
in the morning.
Yes, you are.
You said you are!
Shh! A bear!
A bear right behind you!
Hey!
Hey!
No, not this way!
The other way!
Quick!
Give up while you still can,
dad!
Watch out!
Right behind you!
No!
I got his hand!
Help, mom!
Agh!
Look over there!
Help me up!
Help me up!
Whose is that?
Which Welsh man is this?
I got him!
I got him!
And what do you think
of these, mom?
They're great!
They're beautiful!
They really are wonderful.
My gosh.
You won't believe what happened.
What? What?
Okay, listen,
we're out there
in the middle
of the lake...
And dad lost his sunglasses.
He did?
'Cause he was tickling
Chris.
Yeah, tickling me,
scaring the fish.
I don't think he scared
that many fish.
We'll be there
in a second!
Go get your backpacks, guys.
Go ahead. Go ahead.
Hurry up!
Come on, I've got
your cookies here.
And, mom,
he was gonna jump in.
I was like,
"you'll never find them."
Have a great time!
Bye, mom!
Bye, mom!
Don't forget
to say "thank you"!
Bye, dad!
Bye, dad!
Davy Jackson
is
in
the office?
No, no, no.
I don't want to talk to him.
Well, sh...
show them whatever
they want to see.
Hey, you.
I've never known you to pass up
a chance to go hiking.
Well,
I just thought they'd ...
I thought the boys would want
a few hours without US,
and the Andersons
are going to bring them home
by dinner.
Patrick Welsh...
Patrick hennesy Welsh.
That's my name.
I like hearing you
say it.
Come on, Chris.
Mom,
I don't wanna go home.
I know, sweetie.
Neither do I.
Why do we have to?
Well...you have to get back
for school.
We have to get back
to dad's work.
Okay?
Go get your brother.
You did good. Thank you.
Don't worry.
Go get your brother.
Pat?
Hey, last one in the car!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
I'm in, I'm in,
I'm in!
I won! I won!
Hello?
Pat?
Pat, is that you?
Why aren't you
at the club?
I was just on my way out.
What is it?
Where's the gun?
What?!
We don't have that.
We got rid of it.
No, no, no!
I know it's here somewhere!
What is the matter
with you?
I need to find it.
What is the matter?
What happened?
I quit!
What?!
I resigned!
They said I took money!
Pat, that's insane!
They said I took money.
They want to indict me!
They wanna indict me.
That ...
just sit down.
I don't wanna...
Sit down, please.
Come on! Sit down, pat!
Okay, okay...
Just breathe.
Let's get your dad on the phone.
No, no, no!
Please! For me.
All right?
We will get your dad
on the phone.
Dick, it's peachy.
Dick's on his way home.
Is something the matter?
We just need to speak
to you and to dick.
Well, I'm glad you're here.
I got some good news
from the doctor this morning.
It appears this round of chemo
is doing the trick.
Thank god, Anne.
I've had to resign
from the development fund.
Pat, what happened?
Well, they ...
the university has alleged ...
There's a routine
internal...Monitoring process,
and they said that funds...
Are missing.
I'm gonna be indicted.
That's nonsense!
That's exactly what I said.
But if there's going to be
an indictment, then ...
then they must have proof.
If the jury
can see the exhibit,
you may proceed, counselor.
Mr. Welsh
had a very elaborate system
to embezzle university funds.
He'd create applications
for nonexistent grants,
providing these applications
in the names of real,
though unsuspecting, professors.
A check would be issued...
He'd forge
his or her signature...
Cash the check...
And pocket the money.
And in using this system
over a period of time,
he was able to embezzle
almost $25,000
before it came to the attention
of university officials.
Everybody makes mistakes ...
your dad, too.
And he's sorry.
Was there a judge there?
Yes.
A jury?
Yes,
but they decided
daddy can serve his sentence
on the weekends.
H-He'll do his punishment
on the weekends,
then after that,
it's probation.
What's that?
Will you shut
your fat face?!
Ted.
Ted...
Probation is when
you don't have to go to jail,
you just have to report in.
I know it's weird now,
but it's gonna be okay.
Did dad do it?
Yes.
Pat?
I couldn't face them.
Well, they just wanna know
that everything is all right ...
it will be all right.
I don't know
how this got so crazy.
We never should've built
this house.
No, it made sense.
It was not just this house.
It's everything.
I've been spending money
like I'm on the same level
with everybody we know,
and I ...
w-we just can't ...
I wish you had told
me.
Why?
And then we
could've worked it out together.
If it takes
the rest of my life, peachy,
I will be the best husband...
...and father.
Pat...
I never wanna...
Hurt you ...
I will never hurt you again.
I will ne... I will ...
you and the boys
are the most important thing
in the world to me.
I know that.
Do you remember when I came up
to your dorm
and asked you to marry me?
Do you?
You were coming back from class,
and you looked up,
and you saw me on the steps.
You ...
you were so surprised.
Yes, I was.
And I ...
I had a plan
where I knew exactly
how we could start our lives
together
and how we could make things
work.
Well, pat, we can do that.
Do you remember?
Yes!
You'll get another job,
and I'll get one, too.
We have to get back on our feet
together.
So they handed me
the first challenge of my job.
They said, "in this new job,
you have to surprise
the chief surgeon."
It's his 65th birthday.
He doesn't want anybody to know
how old he is.
So nobody surprises him.
He's out on stage.
He's giving a lecture.
I come up behind him
with this
huge
cake.
I mean huge ...
candles all over it, blazing.
He turns around.
His eyes go wide.
And I think,
"that's it. I've got him."
And before
a moment can go by,
he looks at me and goes,
"nurse, scalpel."
I'm getting a drink.
Can I get you one?
Some wine, please, yeah.
Yeah.
Hey, pat, excellent program
you did at the hospital.
My kid is getting all fired up
about going into oncology now.
Thanks, Terry. That's great.
That's great.
Sheila, hi.
What a great color.
Thanks.
So, how is that
girl scout drive going?
Peachy,
I've been meaning to mention
that check you guys gave me
for the cookies.
It came back.
Well, I'm sure there was
a mistake at the bank.
Why don't you just
put it through again?
I did. You know,
I hate to even mention it.
Patrick, how are ya?
How much was it for?
It's, $18.
Dad, this is so cool!
Good?
What, maybe put your beds
up there?
Mom,
check it out!
You guys be careful
up there!
Okay, mom.
Pretty good?
Very good.
The check you gave to Sheila
for the cookies bounced.
Great...
Another crumb
for public consumption.
She's not gonna say anything.
Nobody is saying anything.
Hey, dad, look at this!
Cool, a fort!
Pat, are we in trouble?
I would tell you
if we were.
No, we're fine now.
We're fine.
I'll write another check.
How strong is that fort?
I already gave her the cash.
Get away, dad!
You keeping me out?
Stay down!
Don't touch me, dad!
Here I come!
This is pretty good!
You gotta get down!
Watch out! No, no!
Look what we got
under here!
Dad, you made it so cool.
This thing's strong!
I bet it'll last 100 years!
Hi, this is Patrick Welsh
in the community relations
office of Lancaster hospital.
I'm either on the other line
or away from my desk right now,
but if you'll leave your name
and number,
I'll get back to you
as soon as I can.
Thanks for calling.
Hi, dick, it's peachy.
I'm worried about pat.
I'm afraid something's happened.
I did.
I talked to him about 6:00.
Great night for being out.
Well, he called to say
he was stuck at work
and he'd try to leave
before it got really bad.
That was four hours ago.
Dick, I'm so worried.
Not to worry.
Thank you so much.
There.
I know this is crazy.
I'm just really,
really worried.
Well, maybe we better check out
Lincoln road again.
He would've come this way.
He said he was coming
right home.
You and the boys better come
to our place tonight.
I don't want you staying
by yourself.
Okay.
Peachy?
I went to the house,
and I found this...
In the mail slot.
"My darling...
"You are not only my love,
but my life,
"and I don't know how
to put into words
all that I want to express
to you."
"You deserve
a better man than I have become,
and I must give you that
by ending my...Life."
I know that by doing so,
I will be releasing you
from the misery
I've brought you
over these past months.
Please know
that however I do this,
it will be final,
with no future complications
for you.
Please tell Ted and Chris
that I will always be watching
over them from heaven...
And that they made me proud
to be their father.
Peachy, I hope that one day
you'll forgive me
and understand
that I tried every way I could.
Know that there was no one
on earth I ever loved more...
That I'll never stop loving
you,
even with my final breath.
No, no! No!
You and the boys
have been everything to me.
I love you.
I'm so sorry
I let you down.
We talked a couple of times
from work during the day,
and everything seemed...
Normal.
Anything stand out
in your mind?
Any other problems recently?
Has he been despondent?
Actually, he's just started
to feel good about himself.
Lieutenant.
His car's been located
at the bus station
in Logan.
Is he...?
Pat?
Just a minute, please.
Dick, it's for you.
It's the hospital.
This is Dr. Welsh.
Peachy...we're gonna do
everything we can.
Mom, what's going on?
Well,
we're not really sure,
but it's dad.
Where is dad, anyway?
He's upset...
And we don't know where he is
right now.
We better go find him.
Boys!
I could use your help
setting the table for breakfast.
Would you go help her?
Come on. Come on.
Just don't break anything.
Hey, Ted,
take the ball! Hurry!
I got it! I got it!
I'm glad you're my sister.
I don't know what I'd do
if I didn't have you
to talk to...
Even though it's been
almost 2 weeks,
and I'm just waiting.
I don't know what to do.
I don't know
what I'm supposed to do.
Thank god I have to take
the kids to school.
What else can you do?
You have
to do that.
Paul...
We're gonna make our way
back up to the house.
We'll be there
in a bit!
Chris!
Good to see you!
Bye, aunt Claire!
What do the boys say
about all this?
Well, Chris seems okay,
but Ted is getting worried.
Pat was behind
on his restitution payments
to the university.
He hadn't made
a mortgage payment in months.
God...
He was in trouble
and I didn't know it.
Why wasn't I there for him?
Come on.
Let's get home.
The ball, the ball!
Pass it here!
Pass it here!
I got it!
That's not fair!
Was there anything else
in the room?
No, just the picture.
It was a transient hotel
near the bus station.
The room was empty
except for that ...
not even a toothbrush.
Police in the bay area
spent all last night
questioning a homeless man
who claims he saw someone jump
from the bridge.
They're still searching
for a body.
With the currents
in the San Francisco bay,
we may never find him.
Mom, hey mom!
We're home!
Let's go out
to the treehouse.
We're going outside!
Boy, we're done for.
We're gonna go splat
to the ground.
I, have to talk
to you guys.
I-I've got some news.
About dad, right?
Yes.
Did you find dad?
Is dad here?
No.
No, um...
You know that a lot of people
have been looking for him.
A lot
of people have been
looking for him very hard,
and, they found out
that he went all the way
across the country,
to another city, and that's
what's taking so long.
What city?
San Francisco.
And, um...
Your dad is,
he's not coming back.
He's not?
No, honey.
Why is he staying there?
Honey,
he's not staying there.
You know that he's been
very......
Your dad just couldn't take it
anymore.
And so he thought maybe...
That it was time
for him to go to heaven.
You mean dad's dead?
Yes.
Dad killed himself?
I want my dad.
I want my dad!
I know you do,
sweetheart.
I want dad.
I'm so sorry.
You have to remember
how much he loved you.
He loved you both.
He loved you both so much ...
how he could always
make you laugh.
He built this place for you.
He loved you both...
So much.
And I love you.
All the fun
that we had together.
Baby...Come here.
I know.
I love you both
so much.
Mom, why can't Sadie move with US?
I told you.
The landlord doesn't allow
big dogs in these apartments.
She'll be okay
where she's going.
She'll be happier there.
Why can't she move
with US?
Are you gonna fight?
Come on. Get in the car.
Here's the collar...
...bowl, okay?
Okay.
Right.
Come on, Sadie.
Nice lady.
Sadie.
Okay? Nice lady.
Give it
a couple of days.
Here we go.
Mom,
I don't want to stay here.
It's not so bad.
Come on, honey.
Okay, get Goldie.
Nice and easy.
Just keep your eye
on that traffic, sweetie.
This place sucks.
Last one in's a...
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Rotten egg!
Ted's last!
Is he?
No. Chris.
Ted is.
You are definitely
a rotten egg.
I'm not!
Yeah, you are!
Come here, you.
Ted and I used to do this
when we were little, didn't we?
Yes, you did.
Yes, first Ted,
and then we got him out.
And then
we finally got you out.
Was dad there
when I was born?
He sure was.
He helped to deliver you.
My gosh!
And when you got bigger,
he used to make your baby food.
He'd mix it up
in the blender.
Dad cooked?
Yeah.
He was a major good cook.
Remember your birthdays?
Yeah.
That's right.
When you were upset, he'd
lie down on the bed with you.
He just had
a magic touch.
He would calm you...
While I cooked.
A new school
and a new start
may not be
such an awful thing for them.
I didn't have much choice.
I can't afford to keep them
at Saint Mary's.
I don't know how
I'm gonna do this...
And not let them see it.
I have $23 in the bank
and all of this debt.
Let me give you something
to tide you over.
Paul and I
have been talking.
Peachy, you know that
you can always come to US.
I know that,
and I do appreciate it.
Dick and Anne, too.
No, they keep offering,
but dick has got all those
medical bills, and I...
You'll find a job.
Well, I hope so.
I don't ...
look at these ...
all of these jobs
have qualifications.
See, I don't
have
qualifications.
You know,
when I was first married,
I took that job
at the library.
I just handed my check
over to him.
I don't even know what he did
with the money.
I should have known.
I should've made it my business.
I should've been
more interested in finances.
I used to call you
sleeping beauty.
Yeah, well, now...
I am wide awake.
Tell the mayor if he
doesn't show up at the lunch,
he won't get his picture
in the paper.
What was I saying?
Attracting businesses
to the area is a major part
of what
the chamber of commerce does ...
assisting them,
coordinating their moves.
I just don't see
the kind of qualifications ...
...i was a junior ...
I'm just three credits short,
and I always mean to go back
and finish.
Right.
Well, I'm gonna hang on
to your application,
and if anything materializes,
I'll let you know.
I need this job.
I really ... I need this job.
I have ...
I have two...Little boys.
Elizabeth,
what we're looking for
is someone who has a business
and marketing background.
I have that.
For the last 10 or 12 years
I have been doing
that.
The volunteer work
with the literacy program,
and all the functions
and the meetings
I have organized at the club.
Also, I care very deeply
about the economic development
of this community.
I have lived here
my whole life...
And now I'm raising
two boys here.
All I'm asking is a chance.
Give me a chance.
Okay.
Let's do it.
Yeah?
Great!
Let's give it two months
and see what happens.
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Whoa!
There we go!
How's Ted doing at school?
Hit and miss. Better.
I haven't told anyone else
in the family yet,
but I want you to know,
dear.
I had some tests.
They weren't so good.
I'm not going through
another round of chemo.
Dick and I decided together.
Well...whatever happens,
whatever you need,
I'll be here.
I'll be here.
Look at all the leaves
you left around there.
What is that?
Have a good day.
I love you.
Have a good day!
Okay.
Okay. I'll see you later!
Bye!
Careful there,
little buddy!
Wh-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-a!
Oomph!
Mom!
How was school?
All right.
Hi, I'm home.
Hi, mom.
Let's go.
I need new gym shoes.
Yeah, I know.
I'll get them on the weekend.
So, how was grandma?
This was not one
of her better days.
Mom, my play's on Thursday.
Are you coming?
Chris...
Mom, I'm the main pilgrim.
I know.
What time is it?
11:00.
I don't really see how
I can get out of work.
I...don't know how to do that.
What ... were you planning
on handing this in?
It's a mess.
You're gonna have to
recopy it.
Now, listen, guys...
I am tired of coming home
and having to nag you guys
to help out around here!
Look at this place!
Ted, you need to change
your shirt. That one's dirty.
No, it's not!
Ted, come on!
I'm not leaving the house...
What are you doing,
Ted?
I've had just about enough
of her on my
back
all the time!
Hey!
Recopy your homework so we can
go meet grandpa for dinner.
Your father would be so ashamed
of you acting this way.
Do you know how sick I am
of hearing that?!
Hey!
Get back here!
Pat was "fun daddy,"
and now all they have is me,
the mother from hell.
Come on.
That's not true.
You're a great mom.
You're just juggling a lot,
you know, with your job...
And Anne being sick.
Claire, it's the housing
on the transmission.
By the way...
How is she?
Have they given dick any idea
how long?
No, we know
that she is dying,
we just don't know when.
I was thinking, I was
exactly
Ted's age when mom got sick.
Yeah, I was probably
about Chris'.
I don't remember that time
so much though.
Well, I do...
And I hate it that my sons
are reliving my childhood.
Peachy,
it's hardly our childhood.
Well, we had to fend
for ourselves without mom,
and that's what
they have to do.
I'm just not there enough
for them,
and there's nothing I can do
about it.
Was dad strong?
Here...
When he was in school,
all the girls loved him.
Everybody did.
He was
an extraordinary young man.
You should be very proud
of him.
He loved you both
very much.
Was this
the new year's Eve party?
The one where I embarrassed
your father.
Tell US again, grandma.
Well, it was too quiet
for a party,
so I took your father
to the center of the floor...
And then...
I started to sing.
You know what song?
♪ Let me call you sweetheart
♪ I'm in love with you
♪ let me hear you whisper
♪ that you love me, too
♪ keep the lovelight glowing
♪ in your eyes so true
♪ let me call you sweetheart
♪ I'm in love with you
Unto almighty god
we commend the soul
of our sister departed.
And we commit her body
to the ground,
earth to earth,
ashes to ashes,
dust to dust,
in sure and certain hope
of the resurrection
unto eternal life,
through
our lord Jesus Christ,
at whose coming
in glorious majesty
to judge the world,
the earth and sea
shall give up their dead
and the corruptible bodies
of those who sleep in him
shall be changed
and made like
unto his own glorious body,
according to the mighty working
whereby
he is able to subdue all things
unto himself.
And...
And...
Let US pray.
Okay.
Mom, my feet hurt
in these shoes.
I know.
I know.
Ted?
Mom,
can I have some soda?
Um, after you hang up
your good clothes, okay?
Ted?
Hey, aunt Claire.
Hey, Chris.
Hey, uncle Paul.
Hey.
Hi, peachy.
Thanks for coming.
Any news?
No. They have searched
everywhere for him.
Come on, buddy.
Let's go see
how that fish of yours is doing.
This is my fault.
It can't be.
I'm sure he's all right.
He was upset.
I found this in his room.
It's the letter pat wrote to me.
It's his suicide letter.
How did he get this?
He got it out of my drawer.
I don't even know
how long he's had it.
I'm gonna put it back
where I found it.
It's some sort of connection
for him.
He just needs it.
Hey...we'll find him.
We will.
Sweetie.
7220.
Ted!
You called the police?!
Where were you?
In Logan.
You went all the way
to Logan?!
You didn't tell me.
Why'd you call the police?
What are ... Ted!
Wh... wh...
what were you doing?
Where did you stay
last night?
With Jimmy Vaughn.
I don't know
what the big deal is.
You most certainly do know
what the big deal is.
Disappearance is
a very powerful weapon,
and you, of all people,
should know that.
You are a member
of this family.
Each member has a responsibility
to the other one.
It's you and me and Chris ...
that's it.
That's all we've got.
I can take just about anything
in this world
except losing one of you.
Ted, I ju...
That's right.
Phase 2
will
quadruple
their facility.
It'll be a huge infusion
of money into the local economy.
It will be
a massive open house.
Manufacturers from all over
the world will be attending.
Well, that's it, then.
Thank you, Derek. Bye.
Elizabeth...
I really have to go.
Chris is moving out today.
I promised I would help.
Bill's on line one.
Thank you.
Hello.
When did you get in?
I'm impressed!
Hey, mom.
You're late.
Ted, you are
such a good brother.
Yeah.
Hi, honey.
Mom, your timing's perfect.
This is the last of it.
I had to circle the block
three times before you finished.
At least he's not moving in
with me.
I don't know how
to tell you this, Ted,
but, your place ...
it's a health hazard.
Yeah...
This is mine.
I don't want you to go!
Mom, don't make a big deal,
okay?
Well, I know it's time.
For you, too.
I'll only be 12 blocks away.
Gotta go to work.
So rude.
Bye, mom.
Bye.
Well, he's been holding down
two jobs,
and he's the head
of the finance club at college.
He's graduating from college
this year,
so I'm more than confident that
he can handle his own place.
You're gonna miss him.
Yeah.
We've been like roommates
these last couple of years.
He leaves the porch light on
for me,
I leave it on for him...
Well...chris and I
love coming here.
It's such a kick
to see Ted running this place.
I wish he was here now.
It must be great.
I'm babbling on
about my kids.
No, no, no.
Don't be silly.
They seem like great guys.
They are.
It amazes me...
And I'm really, really proud
of them.
I'm glad you suggested
that we come here.
Yeah?
If I could just get you
to come visit me in Santa fe.
Yeah.
My boss is starting to wonder
why I keep volunteering
to head up all these
training sessions here.
I really like spending time
with you, Elizabeth.
Can I talk you into that?
That would be very nice.
I think I could!
I don't think
it'd be a problem.
Thank you.
I had a wonderful time.
So did I.
Get out of here.
Yeah, I'll call you
when I get to the office.
Okay.
Okay.
You miss me already, don't you?
Get out of here!
What?
So I'll see you
in about 10 minutes, okay?
Linda! Linda berg!
Hey, Elizabeth.
I've got something for you.
I'm so sorry
to bother you.
I know how busy you are,
but I need your advice.
The president
of the chamber of commerce
needs advice from me?
Yes.
What? No.
This is a mistake.
Yeah, it's gotta be somebody
who assumed his number...
Or it's
a clerical screw-up.
That's what I was thinking,
but why would a number
that hasn't been active
for so many years
suddenly spring to life?
Now, Elizabeth,
you know this isn't
your husband, right?
Yes, of course,
but it is unsettling.
I've been on the phone
trying to get a person ...
a human voice ...
at social security...Forever,
and I'm not getting
anywhere.
Let me give chip carney a call.
He's a friend of mine
over there.
If anybody can get to the bottom
of this, chip can.
I wish I could help you,
Mrs. Welsh. I'm sorry.
What am I supposed to do?
As I told Linda,
once you make a request
for review,
I'd be glad
to personally attend to it.
But with our rules
of confidentiality ...
I know about that.
We aren't able
to give more information
than what
you've already received.
The information I have received
doesn't make any sense!
Okay.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me.
I'm not asking you to break
any rules
or for any special treatment.
Well, I guess I am.
My sons and I are being asked
to repay an awful lot of money,
and it's not that much money
if you spread it over 10 years
and you throw in
college tuition,
but it's a lot of money
to have to
pay,
and it's not just that
the money is the issue.
My husband is dead.
My sons were little
when he took his life...
And we had to live
through that once.
Now, because of
some gigantic mistake,
you're asking US
to go through that again,
and after everything
we have been through,
I deserve an answer.
Let me get you some water.
I don't want any water.
Let me...
Get you some water.
"The number holder
is under investigation
"for another crime ...
in Maine"?
"This man's wife and children
were paid survivor benefits
and he is" ...
"and he is not dead
but very much alive."
Thanks
for helping me out, Linda.
I can't believe
we can do this.
It's the information age.
With a social security number
and the right web site,
you can find anything.
Here it is!
They have a driver's license
database, and there's Maine.
This is the number
you want to call.
I'm gonna call them,
Linda.
Hello. Database.
Hi, I was looking
at your web site,
and I wanted to match
a social security number
with a person.
What's the number?
998-91-1591.
One moment...Ready?
Yeah.
Patrick hennesy Welsh.
6'3." 185 pounds.
Green eyes. Brown hair.
Must wear glasses to drive.
282 armitage road,
kennebunkport, Maine.
Um, thank you.
You're welcome.
What?
That's him. It's pat!
Hello?
Elizabeth? It's Linda.
I tried you at home.
Are you all right?
Yeah. I'm fine.
I just lost track of time.
Hey, I found something
interesting.
I called my guy
at the university,
and he pulled the file
on the embezzlement case.
He says there were payments
against the debt
for the first couple
of months, then nothing.
Right.
Well, pat was dead.
Well, somebody paid off
the whole thing
a little over a year ago.
What?!
Who paid it?
He said it was anonymous ...
over $10,000.
Why would anyone pay off
Patrick Welsh's debt?
I don't know.
"Timothy Michael kingsbury."
Good morning! Wjnp.
Good morning.
Is Tim kingsbury there, please?
This is Tim.
Pat?
You must have
the wrong number.
He and this woman
he is either living with
or married to
are all over the paper.
He's saving
a historic building there.
He's hosting
a black-tie gala here.
The local gossip columnist
even called him
"the amazing Tim kingsbury."
These are from the column
that he wrote
himself.
"Tim trains for a marathon."
"Tim goes on a date."
This is the woman ...
Sharon baker.
How on earth
did you get this?
The university web site.
She's the director
of the development fund.
I-I just can't get over the fact
that you've done all this.
I mean, i-I've ...
I called him.
You did what?
I couldn't help it.
What did he say?
He said I had
the wrong number.
Did it sound like pat Welsh?
No...see, I don't know.
I'm not sure.
No, it can't be pat Welsh.
There's no way!
Come on, peachy,
if it were pat Welsh ...
if he were alive
and living with another woman,
she'd be 22.
What do the boys say
about all of this?
They don't know,
and I haven't told them.
And I'm not going to,
at least not now.
They have been through enough.
And I have decided...
That I am gonna go there.
You most certainly
are not.
Yeah, I have to see this
with my own eyes.
See what? Tim kingsbury?
I thought you'd understand,
Claire.
I have to find out
about this!
You have to leave this to people
who know what they're doing.
You don't, peachy!
I thought you'd understand.
I'm going.
Okay, then I'm going
with you.
No, you're not.
I have to do it alone.
There are things
I can find out there.
What things?
What can you find out?
The social security file
said
that he was being investigated
for another crime.
Those are public records.
I could find those.
Claire.
I'm not going to do
anything stupid!
I'm not going to take
any chances!
But I have to find out
about this!
What is he doing
up there?
Going through
some old clothes.
I want you to go through
my marketing project.
I think it's pretty good.
I would love to.
I would love to.
Watch that, will you?
Hello?
Hi, bill.
No, no. It's fine.
We were just having
a little celebration.
Ted made manager.
...you're not.
No.
Yeah, yeah,
I do want to come...
There, but I ...
right.
Okay. Bye.
And how was bill?
Well, he seemed fine.
You gonna go down there?
I don't know.
But...
I thought you liked him.
I...like him fine.
You got trust issues, mom.
Well...thank you, Chris.
No problem.
Hey, this will work
for the party?
What's the matter, mom?
I remember your father
in that tuxedo.
And you look very handsome.
I think you look like
a lounge singer,
but,
that's just me.
Guys, let's celebrate?
Happy job, Ted.
Thanks!
Hear! Hear!
Cheers.
Thanks.
Well...
Um, I have to tell
you guys...
I'm gonna go away
for a few days.
With bill?
Where you going?
I'm going to Maine.
Maine? On business?
Well, kinda.
By yourself?
Yes.
You think you could mind
your business a bit?
Do I keep tabs on you?
I don't think so.
You know, you really do
look like a lounge singer.
Yeah?
♪ Let me call you
sweetheart ♪
♪ I'm in love with you
Grandma sang that!
♪ Let me hear you whisper
♪ that you love me, too
♪ keep the lovelight burning
♪ in your eyes so true
♪ let me call you sweetheart
♪ I'm in love with y-o-o-o-ou
Maybe we can find it
in the tourist information,
honey.
Excuse me.
Can I help you?
Yes, please.
I'd like some information
about a criminal case
within the last year.
It involves
Timothy kingsbury.
You say it would be
a criminal case?
I believe so, yes.
No, I don't find any cases
concerning a Timothy kingsbury.
Are you sure
it's "kingsbury"?
Um...could you try
"Patrick h. Welsh"?
W-e-l-s-h.
Here it is.
Thank you.
Full service.
Claire?
I found him.
Wait ... what?
I found out
why he had to start using
his old
social security number again.
He forged
a birth certificate.
Somebody found out,
pressed charges,
and they convicted him.
Listen,
I'm getting on a plane.
No, no. It's fine.
I'm fine.
Mr. Dusak?
That's me.
How can I help you?
My name is Elizabeth Welsh.
Yes, Ms. Welsh?
I used to be married
to Patrick Welsh...
Or Tim kingsbury.
You were
his probation officer?
Yes, I was.
He told me he'd been paying
child support
and his family didn't want
anything to do with him.
And you believed that?
I believed
every word he said.
He always had that effect
on people.
When
the charges were filed,
Tim turned himself in
and confessed his real identity.
He said he had an unhappy life
back in Ohio...
And that
when he'd come here,
he started calling himself
Tim kingsbury
so he could get
a clean start.
And now this ...
what you're telling me...
I read the records here.
How did that happen?
How did he get away with it?
He really didn't.
He pled guilty,
received a fine...Probation.
Agh...
The judge told him
he could go on being
Tim kingsbury in public,
though he had to use his
real name on all legal records.
Like social security.
Exactly.
One condition
of the probation
was that he had to repay what
he owed the university in Ohio,
which I know he did.
He also had to go
to the social security office
and identify himself.
That's how I got
the letter.
Look...
Tim kingsbury's like this...
Legend around here.
People think
he's a remarkable individual.
Man of the hour!
Hi!
Hey!
Hi.
Hey, Tim.
How are you?
How you doing?
You know,
for the last decade,
I've had a very intense...
And personal relationship
with this organization.
The work that Sharon and I
have done over the years
with the heritage charities,
a women's crisis center,
the boy scouts,
the preservation society,
have given me a past,
a present, and a future
that I'm very proud of.
And I'm honored
by this recognition
that you've given me today,
so thank you very much.
Congratulations!
Congrats, Tim!
Congratulations!
Great job, Tim!
Thank you, Tim.
Peachy.
I always knew this was
going to happen someday.
I never thought you were
going to be the one to find me.
How did you?
Social security sent me
a letter.
They want back survivor benefits
Ted and Chris collected.
Peachy...
God, you look ...
it's so good to see you.
It's almost $60,000, pat...
And they want it now.
Leaving was the best thing
I could do for you.
No, it was the best thing
you could do foryou.
You didn't just leave me.
You left Chris and Ted.
It was the best thing
you could do for you.
I couldn't take being...
That person
that brought
so much shame on you.
I lost our home.
I had to sell everything ...
everything that we had ...
move Ted and Chris
into this awful apartment.
I had to give away
Sadie. It...
I'm so sorry.
What in the
world
did you think you were doing?
I went crazy that day.
No!
You left and you came here
and got the lay of the land
and found out who's who,
and presto, the amazing
Tim kingsbury is born!
You just don't know.
No. No, I don't.
And, um...
Who is Sharon baker?
She's the woman
I'm living with.
You married?
No.
Do you have children?
No children.
Good.
I wouldn't want them hurt
the way your sons were hurt.
You haven't even asked
about them.
Ted and Chris?
They were so little
and innocent when you left.
They adored you.
You were a god to them.
Do you even know
that your mother died?
No, I didn't know.
And you let her die
believing that
you had committed suicide.
So...wh...
so, what now?
You want...
You gonna have me arrested?
I really have no interest
in seeing you in jail.
I want you to contact
social security about repayment.
And then
you can lay around and die
as the biggest deal
in kennebunkport,
and I will leave you alone.
I don't have that kind
of money...
Or...any money,
for that matter.
You never looked back,
did you?!
Did mom call you?
Yeah.
When?
A few minutes ago.
Hi.
Why don't you sit down?
A few weeks ago I received
a notice from social security ...
a letter saying
that the survivor benefits
you guys received
had to be repaid.
And the reason they gave
was that the number holder
was not deceased ...
that Patrick hennesy Welsh
was alive.
Somebody's got
dad's social security number.
That's what I thought
at first.
Mom.
Through
his social security number,
I tracked him down...
...and I saw him.
It's not somebody else.
It's him.
It is your father.
Dad? You saw dad?
Yes.
That's why you went
to Maine?
Wait a minute.
You went to find dad?
You didn't even tell US?
I wasn't sure,
and I
had
to be sure.
He has been there
all of this time.
He ...
living under
another name ... Tim...
Kingsbury.
Timothy Michael kingsbury.
Ted, hold on a minute.
Look...i know it's really weird,
but...
It's gonna be okay,
all right?
I just can't talk to her
right now.
I know, I know....
But you gonna give me a call
later ... we'll figure it out?
All right.
It'll be okay.
Ted's feeling
kind of weird right now.
Yeah, well...
I didn't know what to do.
I mean, if it was him,
if it wasn't him ...
I didn't want to be the one
to make you dredge up
all of those feelings.
Yeah, but you still
should have told US.
I'm sorry.
I hardly remember the guy.
What I remember most is just
what you and grandma told US.
But I mean...
For Ted, it's different.
I know that.
Ted takes things to heart.
I know he does.
Well, anyway, I gotta go.
I got exams.
Chris, we have to talk about
what you guys want to do.
Frankly,
I don't need to do anything.
He says he doesn't have
the money,
and I can't pay it back,
so I'm willing to try
something else.
Like what?
I could go to the d.A.
And have him file charges
against your father...
If that's something
you're comfortable with.
I can't speak for Ted,
but...Yeah.
I'm comfortable with that.
I was only trying
to protect you.
You can't do that.
You know,
you have this thing
about telling US
what you think we need to know.
Just try telling US
the truth.
Well, I wasn't trying
to deceive you.
Ted?
From the moment he was gone,
you made him perfect ...
the perfect dad.
I wanted you to have a father
that you could be proud of.
Why couldn't you
have just left it
and let US have the father
that we had?
What do you want me to say?
You don't need my permission
to do this.
This concerns
the three of US.
Nail him.
Mrs. Welsh?
Can I just get a statement,
just real quick?
Not now.
Hi.
Hi.
This is kind of...Amazing.
I don't know.
There he is!
Is he coming in?
Yeah.
Yeah, he's coming out.
Patrick?
Mr. Welsh!
What made you think
you could get away with it?
Mr. Welsh?
Patrick?
Have you talked to your kids
at all?
How are you gonna plead?
Mr. Welsh?
Can I get a comment?
Do you have anything
you want to say?
Anything at all?
Your honor,
we enter "not guilty" pleas
on each count
of the indictment.
With regard to bond,
Mr. Weiner,
is there anything
you wish to say?
Yes, your honor.
Sharon baker ... close
personal friend of Mr. Welsh ...
is here to offer herself as
personal custodian to Mr. Welsh.
She is here to assure that any
condition placed upon the court
upon Mr. Welsh's release
will be adhered to.
I would add that he is a pillar
in his community.
There is absolutely no evidence
to indicate
that he would be a danger
to the community.
It is for these reasons
that I respectfully request
a bond in reasonable amount.
Thank you, your honor.
Thank you, Mr. Weiner.
Mr. Becker?
Your honor, whether he is
a pillar of his community
there is a matter
of opinion ...
skipping out on parole once
before, changing his identity,
remaining gone for 10 years.
His track record
is adequate reason
for this court to set bond
in the amount of $500,000.
Bond is set
in the amount of $300,000.
You may go
with the bailiff.
The d.A. Says
that the bond is too high
for Sharon baker to commit to.
Your dad's gonna have to stay
in jail.
...Abandoned his family
and left a note saying
he was going to kill himself.
Instead, he ran off to Maine
and fashioned a new life.
Today
Welsh pleaded "not guilty"
in a licking county courtroom
to felony charges
for "nonsupport of dependents"
and "complicity to theft."
In 1988, Welsh was found guilty
of embezzling money
from the university where
he worked as a fundraiser.
He was on probation
when he fled from Ohio,
leaving behind his wife
and two sons, 12 and 9.
Following another conviction
of forgery
just this past year
in kennebunkport...
Hello?
...using his real
social security number.
This is she.
...his former wife,
learned that her husband
was still alive...
Yes.
Good day.
...the social security
administration
seeking repayment for the money
paid to her sons...
That was
your father's attorney.
...Mrs. Welsh told reporters...
Your father wants to see you.
...should her former husband
have to spend time in jail.
The big lesson here,
she said,
is that no one should walk away
from their family.
You came. That's good.
Will the boys be here?
In a bit, yes.
Good!
I-I didn't know
how you'd feel about that.
Well, they're grown men.
They make their own decisions,
but it is why I'm here.
Your
sons
are coming to see
their father.
And I just want to
reestablish
a relationship with them
if I can.
That's the...
That's the only thing
that matters to me.
Don't sit there
and play with their feelings.
Don't you dare.
They're coming to see
their father.
You have to be conscious of that.
Think of that.
I'll keep it in mind.
You have to admit now,
the two of US did better apart
than we ever did together.
What changed?
Our whole life together...
Did you ever love me?
Were we ever in love?
I'm going to wait here
for you ...
I'm going to wait here for you.
Mom,
we're big boys now.
Well, I know that.
I want to protect you.
I know.
We're fine, okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Son...
I'm so glad you came.
I'm ... this means a lot.
This means a lot,
and I have a lot of things
I want to say to you boys.
I know you have questions.
Why the hell did you leave?
W...
I th...
I thought it was best.
That's not an answer.
You w...
I think I deserve
an answer.
I was 11 years old.
This is what you left US with.
Remember this?
I'm ... I'm sorry.
Let's not ...
"my darling, you are not only
my love, but my life.
"I don't know how
to put into words
all I want to express to you."
Son.
"You deserve a better man
than I have become.
I must give you that
by ending my life."
Son...
I'm sorry, son.
"Please tell Ted and Chris
"that I will always be watching
over them
"from heaven.
They've made me proud to be
their father"!
Son, i-I've ... we were about
to lose everything ...
our car, our house ...
how could that matter
more than our family?!
No ... i...
please, forgive me.
How could that matter?!
Son ...
you have no right
to say that to me!!
Son, I love you.
You have no right!!
Son, listen to me ... son?
Ted.
I don't know...
What I expected.
I guess...
...this instant bond
or something.
I'm done with the guy.
I remember throwing a football
to him when I was 7.
That time I fell off the back
of the golf cart ...
you guys kept driving on
and came back
and I was standing there.
Do you remember that?
Some parts, yeah.
Jogging, um ...
I remember jogging.
I wonder if our treehouse
is still there.
He was a cool dad to have.
The court's been informed
that the defendant wishes
to change his plea today
from that of "not guilty"
to "no contest."
Mr. Welsh,
do you understand
that by entering pleas
of "no contest,"
you are giving up your right
to have a trial by jury
or a trial by the court?
Yes, your honor.
Do you understand that
you are giving up your right
to require your accusers
to appear before you
and to confront you
with the evidence they have?
I do, your honor.
And do you understand that
you are giving up your right
to cross-examine
your accusers?
Yes, your honor.
Mr. Welsh, in the event
I find you guilty,
the only thing
that remains to be done
is to pass sentence.
That sentence could include
a period of years
in a state
penal institution.
Do you understand that?
Yes, your honor.
This court finds the defendant
guilty as charged
of all counts as filed
in the indictment.
Those counts being "felony
nonsupport of dependants"
and "complicity to theft."
We will reconvene
on the 21st of the month
at 8:00 A.M. for sentencing.
Is she awake yet?
Yeah, just ...
she'll be here in a minute.
I stopped off and got
some real maple syrup.
We can heat it up.
Just like at
chez
Teddy.
Yeah.
Quit eating the croissants.
I'm hungry.
Did you write
your letter yet?
What letter?
You know, the one
for the sentencing hearing.
They said
that we could,
write a letter
or make a statement.
Yeah, and say what ...
30 to life and hard labor?
I think I'm gonna pass on that.
It's that easy for you?
You just shrug it off?
Drop it, okay, Ted?
No, I mean it.
I mean...
It's easier to deny the whole
thing than to deal with it?
It sucks, but I'm dealing
with it, all right?
Then say that!
That is
nobody's business, man!
You know what? I'm so sick
and tired of all this!
I'm not going to tell
them
how much time to give
my father.
Guys, how nice!
Yeah,
happy birthday.
Hey...
How do you feel?
I'm okay.
Ted's
right behind US.
I'm just waiting
for everybody.
Hi, mom.
Hi.
Will your brother
be coming?
I don't know
what his problem is.
That's fine.
I'm awfully glad you're here,
though.
The state of Ohio vs
Patrick hennesy Welsh.
The honorable judge Ross
presiding.
Mr. Welsh, is there anything
you wish to say
before the court pronounces
sentence?
Yes, your honor.
You may proceed.
This is not intended to
influence your decision today.
It's something I need to say
to my family.
Because of what I've done,
you may never know
how much I've loved you
or how much I ...
I've missed you.
Ted and Chris...
I love you deeply.
I really do.
Peachy, I'm sorry...
And I hope to god ...
I pray to god ...
to give you the understanding
that not all crime is committed
out of hate.
Sometimes there's fear...
And even love.
And ... and I'm sorry
for what I've done.
And i'm...I'm ready
to continue
with the, punishment.
Mr. Welsh,
do you understand that ...
your honor, sir?
I'm sorry, but may I say
something, too, please?
My name
is Christopher Welsh.
Come forward, Mr. Welsh.
Your honor,
over the past couple of months,
a major question
that everyone's asked is "why?"
"Why do you think
your father did this?"
I'm sure everybody thinks
that that's
the most important question.
For me it's not "why?,"
it's "how?"
How can a father turn his back
on a family that loves him?
How can a father in one breath
say he loves somebody
and then turn and run?
How can he...For 10 years?
How can he not once
pick up the phone
and call his sons
to say hello?!
How can he look me in the eye
right now?
Everything
that I've accomplished ...
Your honor, what I came here
to tell you in this court today,
that my mother ...
what a wonderful mother
my brother and I have.
Everything I've accomplished
is because of her.
I couldn't have asked
for anything more
in a mom and a dad...
And she has been both.
My brother, Ted, and I
feel very lucky.
That's what I wanted to say.
Thank you, sir.
The defendant
will please rise.
Mr. Welsh...
I have read the reports,
the sentencing memoranda...
And I am convinced
that you are amoral
with no conscience.
You left a wife
and two great sons ...
a family that many people
would wish and pray for.
Your acts were cowardly,
and they were criminal.
This court sentences you
to 4 years
to be served at
the rockway correctional center.
You are ordered to pay full
restitution to social security
and the Northwestern mutual
insurance company.
And sir,
you will pay every penny of that.
You may go
with the bailiff now.
Court is adjourned.
It's over.
...i guess I thought
it would feel different.
I think that's the way
it's gonna be, mom.
Well...
I just...
Have been hoping ...
I still hope
that the pieces will come
together in some way
that means something.
That might not happen.
We may never know.
We've been living
with this thing for so long.
What we know now
is that he's alive, living,
and we know where he is.
For the next 48 months,
give or take.
Yeah,
we're not doing that badly.
We're here...
Getting a free meal.
Don't push it.
To our family.
Yes.
To our family.
I thought it was good.
They didn't talk too long.
Smile, graduate!
He's back.
Put your cap on.
Move, you guys!
Move?
Thank you, Paul.
Thank you.
See ya!
He's crazy!
He's nuts.
I love those two.
I have loved them
when they were babies,
and now
they are young men.
I am very proud of them.
Indeed.
You're not getting out of it
that easy.
Who wants to,
you big, handsome graduate?
I need you guys to check
the house for me next week.
You know, bring in the mail,
make sure everything's okay,
'cause I'm going
on a little trip.
Mom?
A little trip?
Yes, only this time
it's with me.
Hey, that's great!
Where you guys going?
Your mother is finally
coming out for a little visit.
You're going
to new Mexico?
Yes. Yeah.
Look at the camera,
everybody!
Smiling ... there you go!
Turn around!
Give me that!
You have to keep it
still.
Keep it still.
You're awfully smart
with this thing, you know?
Yeah, I know.
You can take that off now.
You're done.
I love you guys.
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