Baby Sister (1983) Movie Script

[MUSIC - FRED KARLIN, "WHEN IT GETS TOO HOT"]

[SINGING] I ain't afraidof what tomorrow may bring.

I'm just scared of

what's already been.

When the pressure was risingand the heat comes down,

it gets too sticky

to stick around.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot.

You can't control

who you really are.

You can't control it

if you go too far.

But there ain't a thing thatI'm guilty of unless it's

not sitting on a red hot stove.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot.

Lookin' for love

takes a lot of time.

Where am I going just

lookin' for mine.

Baby sister's gone and

found a breeze playing

bingo bango in a mango tree.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]:

Burroughs Gallery.

Hi, Marsha, it's me.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]:

Annie, what's wrong?

Where are you?

I'm here.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: In LA?

I'm at the bus station.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]:

I'm on my way.

Wait outside.

Annie.

Oh, I don't believe it.

- Ooh, I'm all sweaty.

- I know.

It's hot.

Come on, I parked

out on the street.

What happened?

I dropped out of school.

A month before

the end of the term?

Sorry, Marsha.

Why didn't you at least

finish out the year?

Did you tell daddy?

Can I stay with you?

Of course.

Come on.

The apartment's not

air conditioned.

I mean, who needs

air conditioning

by the ocean, right?

Wrong.

It's hot.

But you'll love it.

It's much nicer than my

apartment on 3rd street.

And wait till you see David.

That good, huh?

Better.

You guy's gonna get married?

Well, we'd like to.

Marsha.

We're gonna wait a while.

I mean, David isn't into

private practice yet.

And I don't know if thegallery is going to make it.

Of course, it will.

Oh, I hope so.

I don't think David's home now.

It's the upstairs apartment.

I left the key under the floor.

I'm really sorry to have

to leave you like this.

But I left a client

at the gallery.

Thanks, Marsha.

I'll be back soon as I can.

OK.

I mean it, thanks foralways being there for me.

Sure.

Hi.

Whatever it is you're

selling, I'm buying.

[laughs] You must be David.

I'm--

Annie, the little sister.

How did you know?

I know.

Come on in.

Nice to meet you.

I don't know, I just threwsome things in a suitcase

and got on the bus.

And what about

your other things?

My roommate's gonna send them.

I don't want to

bring up a sore point,

but when are you

gonna tell daddy?

You've got to tell him sometime.

I just can't talk to him yet.

You want me to call him?

Wait a minute, Marsha.

Annie, do you just

need some more time?

In a few days, you

might want to go back.

No way.

What if the school calls him?

He's not gonna

know where you are.

We better call him.

Just don't tell him

that I'm in right now.

I don't want to talk to him.

So why'd you quit?

Habit, I guess.

What does that mean?

I always mess up.

Ask Marsha.

Oh, she's the good daughterand you're the bad daughters,

is that it?

Yeah, that's about it.

You can't be all bad.

Ask my dad.

There nobody home?

You can stay with

us for a while.

So what about a pizza?

Pizza?

It's too hot for pizza.

Revolting pizza, ew.

David, did you call

Dr. Greenberg yet?

No, not yet, I

haven't had a chance.

He's waiting for you to call.

I will.

Your daddy says he's readyto offer you a partnership.

Look, I'm really flattered,I just haven't had the time.

David, do you want tostay in that clinic forever?

You do, don't you?

Boy, is it hot in here.

I hope it lets up soon.

Don't worry, I'll call him.

Do you mind Annie being here?

Mm-mm.

As long as you and I getto spend some time alone.

It'll be easier

once the show is on.

What'll be easier?

David, come on,

she's in the next room.

Well, then I think

we should stop talking.

David, it's hot.

It's been a long day.

Come on, let's go to sleep.

OK, fine.

Let's get some sleep.

You're angry?

No, I'm not angry.

You're angry.

No, I'm not angry.

You're right, let's

get some sleep.

OK, David, come on, hold me.

Come on.

Tomorrow, OK?

Promise?

Promise.

- You love me?

- Yeah.

Say it.

Come on.

I love you.

Good.

Good night.

Hi.

You're up early.

Too hot to sleep?

It was a strange bed.

It was mine when I was a kid.

Oh?

An antique?

Not exactly.

Look, I don't understand

why you can't find

her something at the gallery.

Look, I can barely affordto keep Jesse on part time.

What about the clinic?

Look, I want to

find my own job.

And I'm going to

get my own apartment

and not bother you two.

You should've

stayed in college.

But she didn't.

Thank you.

I dropped out of

college for a year.

Did me a lot of good.

Put me in touch

with the real world.

That's when I decided I wantedto go to medical school.

That's right.

There's no law

that says you have

to go straight from high schoolto college to grad school.

Sorry.

Just trying to make sure

you do the right thing.

Well, don't worry, I'm

doing what I have to do

and I'm going to find a job, OK?

[music playing]

So you're 18?

19.

Oh, right, just turned 19.

Did you think about

going to college?

Hi, Jesse.

Annie!

Oh, hi.

It's so good to see you.

Yeah, it's hot.

So you're back, huh?

Yeah.

How's it going?

Oh, it'll be great as soonas we get this place together.

Marsha around?

Yeah, she's in the back.

So this is the Marsha

Burroughs Gallery?

This is it.

How you doing?

OK, this is terrific.

How long have you been here?- Two months.

What about you?Any luck on the job front?

Nope.

But I have another

interview at 3:00.

You gonna change?

Into what?

A dress?

What for?

Oh, Annie.

I'll take these three,if you can get them for me.

He's gonna be

doing some aquatints.

I think you should

wait for those.

Really?

Can you give me a good price?

I'll give you a fair price.

You better watch out, David.

This lady drives a hard bargain.

It seems she was well trained.

I take that as acompliment, if you don't mind.

Can I get you some more wine?

Hi.

Hi

Hi, dad.

Hello, Anne.

How are you?

I'm OK.

I guess you know,

I'm very disappointed.

I thought you might be.

But I never really wanted togo to college, if you remember.

How are you planning to live?

I'm looking for a job.

What kind of a job?

You have no qualifications.

Daddy, don't

worry, everything's

gonna turn out all right.

It's ridiculous.

Who's gonna give her a job?

I will.

There's a job at the

clinic if she wants it.

There is?

I didn't know that.

Yeah, Barbara is

getting married.

You want to work

as a receptionist?

Yeah, sure.

Look, I'm not

doing you a favor.

We need someone.

OK, thanks.

All right, don't

worry about a thing.

You're in great shape.

I wish everybody was

in shape like you.

Look, daddy.

Oh, that's very good, honey.

Thanks for looking after her.

Sure.

Bye, Susie.

- Bye, Annie.

Bye.

Is everything going OK?

Yeah, everything's fine.

Listen, don't let Mrs.

Clark intimidate you.

She likes to give

people a hard time.

Hi.

Are those for me?

Yeah, my way of saying

thanks for the job.

No one ever gave

me flowers before.

Not even Mrs. Clark?

No, she likes younger men.

How about you?

Depends how young.

Under 40.

Mm, under 30.

How about 31?

Nope, no exceptions.

Well, I'll guess I'll justhave to settle for the flowers.

Thanks.

Sure.

This is crazy.

We could be having

brunch right now.

Shame on you.

We just started.

I think Marsha

is the smart one.

She slept in.

Hey, David, how you doing?

Hey, how are you, Frank?

Who's that?

It's Frank.

It's a guy I used to know.

Why?

He's good looking.

Yeah, well, I

never thought so.

He goes with this girl Eileen.

Oh, how good looking?

You can do better.

I wasn't expressing

a personal interest.

I was just commenting that--

He's good looking.

Yeah, I know.

Come on, we gotta meet Marshafor brunch in 20 minutes.

There she is.

Marsha.

Hey.

Where have you guys been?

I'm starving.

Been looking for you.

Ooh, you worked

up a good sweat.

Yeah.

Come on, Annie.

We can all walk together.

Where are we gonna eat?

What do you feel like eating?

Chinese.

I don't know, Annie.

What's the matter?

Ooh, I'm not sure howsafe this neighborhood is.

Don't worry about it.

I'm a big girl.

I wouldn't live here.

I know, but I would.

Pull over right here.

- Here?

- Yep.

Yuck.

Come on, you're gonna love it.

I don't think so.

Come on, let me do it.

No, I can do it.

Ta-da.

Isn't it perfect?

Look at this, it's

all antiques, Marsha.

These are not antiques.

These are just old.

I love it.

It is exactly what I wanted.

Annie, when have you everknown exactly what you wanted.

Come on, Marsha, don'ttell me what's wrong with it.

So it's a little beat up.

A little?

Haven't you ever just

wanted to do something

to make your life different?

Yeah, sure, that's what

the gallery is about.

OK, then.

Come on, Marsha,

don't you like it?

Marsha.

- Annie.

- Marsha.

Annie.

OK, I'll learn to like it.

Thanks.

All right, buddy, what was theproblem you had this morning?

Just that the patients weretoo closely together for me.

All right, well,

you have to work

out the scheduling with Annie.

OK.

Finally a fringe benefit.

Does anybody have anythingelse they want to bring up?

Raises.

[laughs]

This meeting is adjourned.

Thank you all.

Great bod.

Listen, man, she's

Marsha's sister.

So?

So, buddy, I know you.

I don't want you adding

her to your list.

Oh, come on, David.

If you weren't so involvedwith Marsha, you telling me

you wouldn't go after her?

It'd be crazy, man, she's 19.

Yeah, 19.

Oh, swell.

I thought you were

gonna buy a car.

Don't you love it?

This is what you

bought with my $400?

I said I'll pay you back.

Is it safe?

Of course.

Are you sure?

All it needs is

like a new muffler.

And a paint job.

And an engine and tires.

It's revolting.

Go.

Didn't you see

the dents in it?

I mean, is it really safe?

[music playing]

Reach for it.

And now slide that stomach in.

Three and four and out.

Two, three, four and down.

One, two, three, four.

And up, two, three, four.

Bend down, and out.

Stomachs in everybody.

Four and down and one andtwo and three and four.

Now pick up, one and

two and stretch out.

Reach, reach, and down.

Up and down, two,

and stay there.

Roll it up, giddy it

up, and we go from top.

Two and left, two, and leftback, two, this way, two.

And squeeze those hips.

Hips, like this.

Squeeze 'em, two, and over.

Two and flatten that stomach in.

Don't let it hang

out back there.

And breath in and

bend the knees.

And punch out.

Left, right, left, right, left,inhale, exhale, shoulders out.

Feel it, stomach in, reach.

Reach.

Reach again, and one, two, one.

Two more, mean,

mean, push it out.

Did you see those two?

Yeah.

Not your type?

I don't have a type.

What kind of guys

do you go out with?

I don't go out that much.

Oh?

Really.

Boys at school are just that--

boys, if you know what I mean.

You know, I don't even

know what kind of guys

I can fix you up with.

Hey, they're all David's age.

Of course, they're notalways good looking as he is.

It's a good thing

you're not prejudiced.

He's good looking, isn't it?

Huh?

Sure.

Come on, let's go.

Listen, we're

having dinner tonight

in Malibu, David and me.

You want to join us?

I better not.

I still have a lot of stuffto do in the apartment.

You sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Let's call it.

Where are you going?

To the gallery.

It's Sunday.

Yeah, I know.

How long are you

gonna be there?

All day, probably.

Will I at least get

to see you for dinner?

Yeah, sure.

Oh, no, wait a minute,

I was supposed to see

daddy tonight for dinner.

I'm sorry.

I can't win.

Is Annie gonna be there?

Oh, I don't think so, notif my dad's gonna be there?

I seem to have a problem.

You noticed.

It's about as

subtle as in A bomb.

Why?

I don't know.

Maybe you just have a

personality conflict.

Maybe she's too

much like your father.

No, no, she's not, really.

Everybody says that she'sexactly like my mother was.

But your father

and mother get along?

Yeah.

They adored each other.

Well, maybe he'suncomfortable because Annie

reminds him of your mother.

Yeah.

Yeah, I thought of that.

Have you ever

discussed it with Annie?

No.

Why?

I'm afraid to.

I mean, she was therewhen my mother was killed.

She was playing on the

sidewalk with a friend

just when it happened.

I was away at school.

Annie became very

withdrawn since then.

So did my dad.

I guess they've never reallygotten along since then.

[music playing]

Who is it?

It's me, David.

- Hi, come in.

- Hi.

Where's Marsha?

At work.

It's Sunday.

I know.

She told me you needed

some handy work done

around the place, so I'vecome to offer my services

as a Mr. Fix It extraordinaire.

You did?

I would really appreciate that.

Yeah, maybe I

should have brought

a demolition squad instead.

I kind of like it.

I'm putting you on.

I used to live in a place likethis myself and I loved it.

Can I get you anything?

What do you got?

Um.

Coffee.

OK.

I hope you like it black.

How do you like

the job so far?

It's a good thing

you went into medicine.

I mean, your

job at the clinic.

It's great.

It's not great.

It can't be very

challenging for you.

Oh, it doesn't matter.

You don't want to

be a receptionist

the rest of your life, do you?

Well, that's just it,

I don't know what I want

to do with the rest of my life.

Well, you must

have had some ideas

at some time, some thoughts.

When I was little,

I thought I wanted

to be a painter like my mother.

So?

I don't want to

be one anymore.

Why not?

Because I'm not good enough.

Well, how do you

know if you don't try?

I haven't picked

up a paintbrush

since my mother died.

You just won't giveyourself a break, will you?

You don't give

yourself enough credit.

Look at me.

You have a lot going for youbehind those pretty brown eyes.

Yeah, tell me what you see.

I see-- no, I don't thinkI should tell you what I see.

Fine, then I won't

tell you what I see.

You won't?

Come on, tell me.

Sorry.

Please?

OK, I see someone whois dedicated to his work,

thoughtful, and sort

of good looking.

What do you mean sort of?

Warm, funny.

Enough, I can't

stand it anymore.

You asked.

Yes, I understand, butwe close in five minutes.

I'll put you down for thefirst thing in the morning.

OK, see you then.

Bye.

Mrs. Clark, if you

don't take the pills,

the infection won't go away.

I have been taking the pills.

Then let me see them, please.

Mrs. Clark, there are only afew pills gone from this bottle.

You have to take themedication four times a day.

I did.

Every day, Mrs. Clark.

OK.

OK, when will I

start feeling better?

As soon as you start

taking the pills.

Now go home, Mrs. Clark.

All right, doctor.

And take those pills.

Messages.

Beachside Medical Clinic.

Who's calling?

Just a minute, please.

David, it's a Mrs. Chang.

She sounds upset.

Hello, Mrs. Chang.

How are you?

How long ago?

Is he on anything?

I'm coming right over.

I'll be right over.

Annie, could you

lock up, please?

I've got to leave right away.

What is it?

David, maybe I could help.

No.

Oh, where are my keys?

OK, come on.

[music playing]

- He's in the bathroom.

- Where?

He won't let me in.

He won't answer me.

Billy!

Billy, open the door!

Billy.

Give me the bag.

Billy.

Billy!

[screaming]

Call the paramedics.

Take Mrs. Chang out of here!

I'm sorry.

Here, drink this.

You'll feel better.

Sorry you had to see that.

I keep thinking of my mother.

Drink the tea.

You wanna talk about it?

Makes it easier.

Does for me.

I thought doctors wereimmune to those kind of things.

Yeah, so did I. Youknow what hurts the most?

A wasted life.

Billy had his problems,

but he was a good kid.

I'd been working with

him, close to getting

him into a rehab program.

He was so young.

His whole life ahead of him.

And now he has no life.

David, you did

everything you could.

[knocking]

Yes.

Can I come in?

Yeah, sure, come.

David, I wish what happenedbetween us last night

hadn't happened.

Annie, it was just a kiss.

Well, I think I

should find another job.

Annie, come on,

let's not get crazy.

Look, last night we

were both vulnerable.

We just won't put ourselves inthat kind of situation again.

Now, you can still work here andwe can still be friends, right?

Right.

OK, I better get back to work.

Can I help you?

Oh, hi.

Hi.

Are you new around here?

Yeah, what can I do for you?

I'm here for my pills.

OK, which doctor do you see?

I don't need to see a doctor.

They usually just leave

them up front for me.

Fancher, what

are you doing here?

Hey, doc, I don't

feel too good.

So what else is new?

Doc, I mean it, I'm in pain.

I can't keep my food down.

What do you think

I should give you?

Well, I don't know, doc.

What about some Percodan,that might do it?

Fancher, you know I can'tgive you any Percodan.

Now if you want,

I'll check you over.

Look, I don't need

you to check me over.

I need something for the pain.

Why, so you can turn

around and sell it?

Billy Chang ODed last night.

You know anything about it?

Hey, listen, man, I didn'tcome here to be insulted,

I don't need this.

If you don't trust me,

I'll go someplace else.

That jerk.

Hi, darling.

Hi.

[phone rings]

I'll get it in the bedroom.

All right.

Hello.

I don't believe it.

Silverthorne just

dropped out of the show.

How come?

He said he doesn't want toshow with two virtual unknowns.

I can't believe this.

Let me get you a drink.

[phone rings]

Hello?

Yeah, Harold, I understand.

Harold, look, Armer

is not an unknown.

You said yourself, he's

a promising new talent.

Harold, Harold, you

really can't pull out.

I understand.

Harold, if you do this

show I'll give you

a solo show in the springwith all your new works.

Good.

Yeah, Harold, you

think about it.

Get some sleep.

I should have been

a psychiatrist.

Oh, wait a minute, if I lethim do that, I've got to move

up the new realist exhibit.

That's gonna be a

pain in the neck.

I've got to call him back.

Marsha, slow down.

What?

I want to talk to you.

About what?

I want us to go

away this weekend.

Jack's gonna give

us his beach house.

David, I can't go

away this weekend.

Why not?

Things don't get

done by themselves.

I can't go away

until after the show.

I don't give a

damn about this show.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean that.

It's just, you and I neverspend any time together anymore.

It seems like there's alwayssomething coming between us.

After the show, we canspend a lot of time together.

Jack will give us his house.

[phone rings]

Harold, hold on.

Look, honey--

How do you know that's Harold?

It's Harold, he's neurotic.

Harold, would you

hold on a minute?

Honey, look, I want to

get away, I really do.

Give me a few more

weeks, please.

Please.

Haro-- Harold.

Harold.

Harold, listen.

I'll talk to you in the morning.

Yes.

[doorbell rings]

Annie.

Hi, Rose.

Hello.

I'm really sorry.

Hello, Annie.

How lovely to see you.

You could've called, Anne.

I said I was sorry.

How about a toast.

Happy birthday, daddy.

Thank you.

And to the Burroughs

sisters, early or late,

they're well worth the wait.

I think we can eat now.

Before David

recites another poem.

Rose.

None for me, Rose, thanks.

Aren't you eating?

I'll have some salad.

That's it?

Salad will be fine.

Well you better eatsome of my birthday cake.

I got it at that great

store on Main Street.

You don't have towatch your figure, Annie.

Let's not make a

big issue out of it,

if she doesn't want to eat--

Marsha, I ran into JimByzell at the club yesterday.

He asked about you, and

I mentioned the show.

It'd be nice if you

sent him an invitation.

He won't buy

anything, of course.

Oh, sure, daddy.

Well, only two more

weeks till the big day.

You excited, Marsha?

Excited is not the word.

I'm going crazy.

It'll all be worth it.

Anne, I assume you'll bepresent, perhaps even on time.

I hope it fits.

No problem.

I don't if it'll help my serve,but I'll look great anyway.

Thanks.

I hope you know,

it's a direct hint.

I'm still looking for apartner for the mixed doubles

at the club.

Hint acknowledged.

Is that a yes?

Well, I really ought tohold out for a new racket

and some shorts, but--

But Thomas--

The answer is yes.

Now, what's this

beautiful thing?

It's from David and me.

You shouldn't have.

Did we have a choice?

You were hinting about

it for over a month.

Was I that obvious?

Thanks you two.

Well, when are wegonna have wedding bells?

You're such a handsome couple.

Eleanor, you say that

every time we see you.

Well, it's true.

Don't worry, Annie,

your turn is coming.

Oh, what have we here?

Oh, Annie, did you do that?

Mm-hm.

May I see, daddy?

Oh, it's terrific.

I'm very impressed.

I didn't know

you were painting.

I just did this one.

It looks just

like mommy's work.

You're right.

You know, daddy, I think youcould hang it right over there.

No.

Oh, I think it would

look nice right there.

No, everything in this roomwas painted by your mother.

You don't have to hang itat all if you don't want to.

Of course he will.

That's so typical

of you, Anne,

always playing the victim.

Go ahead, run away.

That was always

your way, wasn't it?

Drop out of school

and you expect

me to feel guilty about it.

I don't expect you

to feel anything.

Tom, it's none of my business,but it hurts me to see you

two go at each other everytime you're together.

[phone ringing]

Hey, buddy, have

you seen Annie?

Sure have.

I think she went out back.

Thanks.

Hi.

I tried to call you last night.

I didn't feel

like talking much.

You know, at some point,

you're going to have to?

What, talk?

Mm-hm, with your father.

I can't talk to him.

Why?

He doesn't like me.

Look, maybe he doesn't likesome of the things you do.

I mean, nobody likeseverything about a person.

But you're his daughter.

I'm sure he loves you.

He hates me.

He blames me for

my mother's death.

I was playing across

the street in my house.

And I wasn't supposed

to cross the street.

And my mother ran across

the street to get me.

She didn't see the car coming.

It was my fault.

You were a child.

He blames me.

I know he does.

Did he tell you that?

He doesn't have to.

You should talk with Marsha.

No, David, please.

OK.

OK, but you have topromise me that you'll talk

with your father about this.

Not yet, but I will.

Just, I'm so scared.

Don't be.

We're here for you.

Thank you.

[phone rings]

Hello?

MARSHA [ON PHONE]:

Thank god you're there.

I've really done it this time.

What's the matter?

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: I'm supposedto meet David at the ballet

at 8 o'clock.

Oh, you still have time.

It's only 20 past 7:00.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: Look, I'mrunning around in circles.

I'm going to be here all night.I just called David.

He's already left, so--

What do you want me to do?

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: We've gotthese tickets for months.

It's going to be 40

bucks down the drain,

not to mention how

mad he's gonna be.

Look, if you leave right

now, you'll make it.

I can't, Marsha.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: You have to.

I've got plans.

I'm just-- I'm just on

my way out the door.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: Please.

Oh, look, Annie,

can't you cancel?

You've got to do

this for me, please.

Annie, come on, I've got to go.

All right.

I'll be there.

MARSHA [ON PHONE]: Thetickets are under my name.

I really love you.

Thanks, Annie, bye.

OK.

Sorry.

She's not coming.

Look, this wasn't my idea.

So if you want to go

in by yourself it's OK.

Don't be silly.

I'm glad you came.

So am I.

[classical music playing]

Thank you, David.

It's been a wonderful evening.

It's early.

Yeah, it is.

I would love a cup

of your famous coffee.

OK, sure, come on in.

[MUSIC - FRED KARLIN, "LOVE CAN"]

Can I get you

something to drink?

[SINGING] Hold me close andlove me and never let me go.

And tell me I can

stay the way I am.

And I will make you happyand I will make you whole.

Cause I love you and love can.

Love can fly.

Love can see.

Love can cry.

Love can bring you home.

I'm so confused.

How do you feel?

I don't know.

What are the options?

Great.

Great?

Yeah, I feel great.

Lousy.

Yeah, I feel lousy, too.

Are you sorry?

No.

What are we gonna do?

I don't know.

I want you to report to mefour times a day in my office,

OK?

Hi.

Sorry I'm late.

You bored?

Mm-hm.

Some sweet and sour chickenthere if you want it.

Well, Silverthornedropped another bomb today.

What now?

You know he owes

me two more pieces.

Now he can't decide

which one to send.

This guy is nuts.

I've got to go to San Francisco.

Can't Jessie go?

No, no.

I mean, I can't let anyoneelse choose the pieces.

It's my first show.

Anyway, while I'm upthere I'll go to Mendocino

and check out some lithographs.

Are you going for

the whole weekend?

Well, I thought

we could both go.

This could be the weekendwe were talking about.

Oh, you're gonna be working.

I'm not gonna be

working all the time.

No, I can't, actually.

I can't get away.

I'm working Saturday.

Can't you switch with Jack?

I can't.

He's got his kids this weekend.

OK.

Well, we still have tonight.

Isn't that your friend?

Who?

The runner, what's his name?

Frank?

No.

And even if it was,

we're just having lunch.

I don't know how long

we can keep this up.

Can I get you something

to drink while you're

looking at the menus?

Uh, no, thanks, we're fine.

I'll give you a minute.

Thank you.

Look, you're

obviously uncomfortable.

Let's go someplace where

we can talk in private.

OK.

Come on.

It's so beautiful here.

Your friend let's you usethis whenever you want?

When he's away.

Oh, David, what

are we gonna do?

I'm gonna tell Marsha.

No, David, promise me

you'll never tell her.

Annie, things weren't workingbetween me and Marsha anyway.

Well, maybe if I

weren't here, it would.

That's not true.

I don't want to

hurt her, David.

Annie, I love you.

[MUSIC - FRED KARLIN, "LOVE CAN"]

[SINGING] You and me foreveris a dream I've always had.

And now I hold it in my hand.

I hope I never hurt you

or even make you sad.

'Cause I love you and love can.

This is what I wanted allthe times before, the times I

took my heart away and ran.

What can make me stay hereand never ask for more.

If you love me, well, love can.

Love can fly.

Love can sing.

Love can cry.

Love can bring you home.

Hold me close and love

me and never let me go.

And tell me I can

stay the way I am.

And I will make you happyand I will make you whole.

'Cause I love you and love can.

Love can fly.

Love can sing.

Love can cry.

Love can bring you home.

You know, it

really works for me.

But what's Armer gonna say.

He wanted you to put the watercolors on the other side.

It's OK.

Don't worry about Armer.

He's a nice man.

And he trusts me.

Hi.

Hey.

Oh, hey.

Wow, what good timing.

I just got back

from San Francisco.

How are you?

- I'm fine.

I've been meaning to come by.

Hi, Jesse.

Hey, Annie, what do you think?

It looks great.

We're almost finished.

I need a cup of coffee.

You want one, Jessie?

- No, thanks, not for me.- How about you?

Yeah.

OK, come on.

It really works.

I'm worried about you.

You have to stop burying

yourself like a hermit.

I'm OK.

You gotta get out more.

You gotta start meeting people.

You gotta start

enjoying yourself.

You still upset about

daddy, aren't you?

No.

Yes, you are.

Yeah, I guess I am.

Gotta get past that, Annie.

He's not gonna change.

People change.

Sure, they do.

But not him, it's the way he is.

You're gonna have to

learn to accept it.

Sometimes it's-- it's difficultbetween certain people.

Is it difficult

between you and David?

David?

Does it show?

I guess it does.

We're going through a

bad period right now.

But once the gallery opens,everything's gonna be fine.

But you still love him?

Sure.

That hasn't changed.

Hello?

Hi.

When did you get back?

About a half hour ago.

It's a good thing I

went to Mendocino.

Silverthorne can't make adecision to save his life.

You should see the pieces I got.

Good, huh?

Mm.

I hope this works.

I'm so nervous.

Don't worry, it'll be fine.

I missed you.

Mendocino was beautiful.

I really wish you'd been there.

Marsha, I did a lot of

thinking this weekend.

About us?

Uh-huh.

It's, uh, really been a

strange couple of weeks.

And I, uh--

Don't say anything.

I know I've been tooinvolved with the gallery.

It's OK.

It'll be all over tomorrow.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

ANNIE [ON PHONE]: Hello, Daddy?

Annie.

I have to talk to you.

Well, sure, what about?

Can I come over now?

Tonight?

OK, when?

I'll be there in

about 20 minutes.

TOM [ON PHONE]: All right.

OK, bye.

Hi.

Hi, honey.

Can I get you something?

No.

Sit down.

I'm leaving LA.

Why?

I'd like to get

back to school.

Summer session starts

in a couple of weeks.

What about your job?

Have you talked to

David and your sister?

Well, I wanted to

talk to you first.

You need money.

I'll pay you back.

It's just for my airline ticket.

You don't have to pay

me back, you know that.

You're still my daughter.

There's times I

don't feel like it.

I'm sorry, it seems

the only time we talk

is when you need something.

Never mind, then.

Annie, please.

You know, someday you'regonna have to stop running.

I know.

I just-- I can't--

I-- I'll write you a check.

You don't have to.

No, I want to.

I'm glad you're

going back to school.

Can't get anywhere nowadayswithout an education.

I know.

There's a little somethingextra there for expenses.

Thanks, dad.

If you need anything--

I'm sorry I'm always

so much trouble.

Maybe someday we'll--

we'll get to like

each other again.

When I grow up.

When are you leaving?

After Marsha's opening.

That's nice you're

staying for the opening.

Yeah.

Well, thanks again.

Don't I get a goodbye kiss?

Yes.

Hi, I just locked up.

Hi, come on in.

Sit down.

I have to talk to you.

Good, because I want

to talk to you, too.

I tried to talk to

Marsha last night.

- David.

- But she's so uptight.

I'm going away.

Where?

I'm going back east to school.

Why?

It can't work.

What do you mean

it can't work?

It's working.

I love you.

I thought you loved me.

I do.

I love you so much.

Then don't go.

I have to.

I can't do this to her.

I'm not sorry I fell

in love with you.

It was wonderful and beautiful.

And it'll be a part of mefor the rest of my life.

But it could never

work between us knowing

what we've done to Marsha.

But it's over

between Marsha and me.

I don't love her.

But I do.

I'm in a state.

You are not.

I am.

Have some champagne.

Oh, swell, I'll get plasteredbefore everyone gets here.

I wish David were here,Annie, somebody that I know.

Well, you know me.

I do.

Are you hungry?

Very.

See, you're nervous, too.

I thought you'd be

at the opening by now.

I had to pick up some of mythings and to return this.

I don't believe this

is what you really want.

It doesn't really

matter what I want.

It does to me.

David, don't.

Excuse me, Mr. Webb, I'd likeyou to meet Mr. Silverthorne.

Harold.

Harold, this is Mr. Webb.

Webb?

The Tribune?

Yes, of course.

I've wanted to meet you.

Now, about your critique

of my last show.

The water color sold.

I don't believe it.

Armer's gonna flip.

Oh, where's David?

- You want me to call him?- No, no, no.

He'll be here.

It's actually Annie that

I'm more worried about.

The water color?

Yeah.

[laughs] Our first sale.

David, no, we can't.

OK.

All right.

What was that?

David.

David!

David, open the door.

[exertion sounds]

What's happening?

Open the door.

[knocking]

David.

I'll call the police.

David.

David, open the door.

David, the door is locked.

David.

Ah!

David!

Beachside Medical

Clinic on Venice.

David!

[chatter]

[inaudible]

How's the

champagne holding up?

I've got it covered.

What time is it?

Oh, it's almost nine.

Look, do you want me

to call the clinic?

I think you better.

Oh, Jesse, I want

you to meet Max Gainer.

He gave me my first jobin the gallery on Melrose.

Pleased to meet you.

Sorry, but can I talk

to you for a minute?

Sure.

Excuse us, Max.

What?

Somebody broke

into the clinic.

David's hurt.

[phone rings]

Excuse me, David Mitchell?

Oh.

Room 210.

Where?

Down the hall

and to the right.

Thanks.

[phone rings]

Are you a relative?

Well, don't worry, he's

gonna be all right.

It might have been moreserious, but his girlfriend

was with him when it happened.

She brought him in.

His girlfriend?

Where is she?

The police were questioningher in the waiting room.

I'll come get you whenhe regains consciousness.

Oh, Annie.

He's gonna be all right.

No, I know, I just

came from his room.

The nurse said that hisgirlfriend brought him here.

Isn't that funny?

It's you.

Yeah, I was at the

clinic when it happened.

Well, what happened?

Why were you at

the clinic so late?

Annie.

Why were you at

the clinic so late?

I-- I just--

What's going on

between you and David?

What?

I love him.

I don't believe it.

I'm sorry.

I didn't want to hurt you.

You didn't want to hurt me?

Tell me, how did youthink I was going to feel?

I don't know.

I didn't mean for it

to happen, it just did.

What did I do to you to

make you do this to me?

Nothing.

Nothing?

Do you hate me?

No.

Then why did you do it?

Didn't you think about us?

Think about you and me?

Does that mean nothing to you?

Doesn't it?

[knocking]

Who is it?

Your father.

I just found out

about you and David.

I couldn't believe it.

How could you do it?

I mean, I could see you

doing things to hurt me.

You always have.

But your sister?

How could you?

Answer me, damn it!

There's nothing to say.

Nothing to say?

You go to bed with

your sister's boyfriend

and there's nothing to say?

What do you want me to say?

I'm sorry that I hurt her.

And I'm sorry that I hurt you.

I'm sorry that I killed mother.

What are you saying?

What you've always

wanted me to say,

that it's my fault

that she's dead.

I never believed that.

I--

You told me never

to play in the street.

Annie, you were a child.

If I wasn't playing

in the street,

Mommy would still be alive.

I never blamed you.

But it was my fault.

It was an accident.

Oh, daddy, I didn't

mean to hurt you.

I didn't mean to be bad.

You're not.

Why do I keep messing

up people's lives?

It's gonna be OK.

You'll see.

Everything's gonna be OK.

I love you.

Excuse me.

He's awake now and you cancome in to see him if you like.

Hi.

The doctor says you're

gonna be all right.

Yeah.

Yeah, I know.

You should have

come to the opening.

You should see it some time.

It was a great success.

I will.

Annie was here.

I know about the two of you.

I'm sorry.

So am I.

Don't blame Annie.

She loves you.

Don't talk to me about Annie.

You're all she's got.

I sat out here

all night thinking

what I was gonna say to you.

It doesn't matter.

My sister--

Wait, it's over

between Annie and me.

She's leaving LA.

If you're looking forsomeone to blame, blame me.

It wasn't working between youand me anyway and you know it.

Once the gallery was open--

It had nothing to

do with the gallery.

Once the gallery was open,once my practice was set up.

We never once faced the truth.

I loved you.

And I loved you.

Do you love her?

It doesn't matter now.

What's really importantis what you feel for her.

She's running away againbecause she doesn't want to hurt

you any more than she has.

I'm sorry for what

I've done to her.

I'm really sorry for

what I've done to you.

She needs you, Marsha.

Don't turn your back on her.

ANNOUNCER [ON SPEAKER]: TransAirline, flight 231 to Albany

now boarding in gate 35.

Annie.

It's all right.

David told me everything.

I don't want you to hate me.

I couldn't hate you.

I didn't want it to happen.

I don't ever expect

you to forgive me.

It's all right.

Final call for TransAirline Flight 231 to Albany.

You don't have to

go, not because of me.

Thanks, but I've got to.

I understand.

Goodbye.

Bye.

Annie, I love you.

[MUSIC - FRED KARLIN, "WHEN IT GETS TOO HOT"]

[SINGING] I ain't afraidof what tomorrow may bring.

I'm just scared of

what's already been.

When the pressure is risingand the heat comes down.

It gets too sticky

to stick around.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot,

I gotta cool down.

When it gets too hot.

Baby Sister (1983) - full transcript