Betrayal of the Dove (1993) - full transcript
A tangled web of deception and crime. Ellie and her daughter Autumn are in danger, but from who and why they don't know.
The story of the dove,
by Autumn west, second grade.
One day, I came home from school
and saw mommy dove
outside my bedroom window.
She had a big tummy,
and was building a nest just
below the window.
I don't know where
the daddy was.
Maybe they were divorced.
She was very beautiful
and gentle.
Her cooing made me
want to close my eyes
and fall asleep.
She wasn't afraid of me at all.
I asked my mom why she
wasn't afraid,
and she said the dove
knew she was safe with me.
So the dove built her nest,
had her baby,
and I kept them safe.
But today,
when I came home from school,
I saw 2 gigantic
crows flying away.
There were small white
feathers all over the driveway
and some other yucky
blood and stuff.
The baby dove was gone,
probably killed or
murdered by the crows.
The mommy dove kept
on walking around in circles.
When she looked at me, I
told her I was sorry,
but it didn't help.
She kept on walking around
in circles.
She had been betrayed.
Come on, Autumn.
I just want to
try and understand
where you got that
idea for the ending.
But, mom....
She did lose her baby.
I mean, has your father been
supervising your television?
W-What kind of shows is
he letting you watch?
It was just so violent.
It's true.
I mean, why would anyone
want to hurt a dove anyway?
That's the point,
honey. Nobody would.
I mean, you can't
always assume the worst.
Just because you
don't see the little...
See?
I'm sorry, honey.
This is so cool, mom.
It's nearly midnight,
and we're having a pizza party.
Do you know that my mommy and I
used to do this when
I was little?
Every once in a while, we'd
have a party at night in bed.
Pizza?
Nope.
Chocolate
covered entenmann's donuts
breyers vanilla ice
cream with the bean...
Did you hear something?
I like scary noises.
You sure you're not just a
little bit frightened?
Nah. You could take care of US.
All right then.
Well, mommy's just gonna
go downstairs
and make sure the
doors are locked, ok?
All right.
Wait here. Don't
look at my cards.
Promise?
I promise.
Ok, I'll be right back.
Mommy?
Is somebody following you?
Is that what you said on
the phone to una?
No, sweetheart.
Adults just say silly
things sometimes.
Well, how come you had an
alarm system put in?
You know, Autumn,
you're just too smart for me.
Mommy just wants US to
be safe, that's all.
Mom?
Maybe I'm a little scared.
Honey, there's nothing
to worry about.
Look.
Look, honey, it's just a bird.
You see?
It's ok.
Mommy!
Ok, honey, let's... let's
go. Come on.
Come on, Autumn.
Mom, no! That's the
painter's ladder!
Wait here.
Come on now. Mommy'll help you.
I can't! I hate ladders!
Autumn, it's just like the
one at the playground.
Autumn, look. Honey, it's safe.
Aah! Aah!
See? See? I told you!
Aah.
Mommy! Where are you?!
You're gonna have to
jump, honey.
Mommy's gonna catch you.
Autumn, you come over this
balcony this instant!
No.
I'm sorry, honey.
Please. You're
just gonna have to jump.
Somebody help me!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Jeez.
Sid, is that you?
Yeah, it's me.
I'm so sorry. It's ok.
The alarm, it went off, and...
What are you doing
here? Are you all right?
Yeah, I thought I'd bring you
some homemade chicken soup.
Sid.
I'm sorry. Jeez.
No, the alarm was put
in just yesterday.
I... hold on a second.
I need your autograph here,
Mrs. West.
Sorry for all the confusion.
If you have any more problems,
just hit the panic button.
I taught your friend how
to shut it off.
Well, thank you. Thank
you very much.
I'm gonna get going, ok, honey?
I'll see you at the
office tomorrow.
I'll show him out.
Thanks.
Good night.
Good night.
I'm sorry I scared you.
It's all right. Drive safely.
Good night, Mrs. West.
Jack, you still there?
What did you get an
alarm for, anyway?
You got nothing anybody wants.
You always manage to say the
nicest things, Jack.
I have the most precious thing
in the world here.
It's
called my daughter.
Yeah,
well, that's good.
Listen, um,
it's almost 1:00 in the morning.
Can we talk about
this later? I...
Why are you whispering?
I have company.
You make it sound like you
have friends over for brunch.
Hey, I refuse to feel guilty.
We've been separated for
6 months now.
Come on, I'm not a
monk, you know?
I need a favor, Jack.
You name it, kiddo.
I may have to go into
the hospital,
to have minor surgery,
and I'll... I'll need you
to help me with Autumn.
What is it? What's the matter?
Don't pretend you're
concerned.
Well, I am.
Do you really want to know?
I may...
I may have to have my
tonsils taken out.
You're ton...
I thought it was something
serious for a minute.
You are really an asshole.
Heh heh heh heh.
Hey, it's not like you're having
a mastectomy or something?
Although even that could be
considered minor surgery.
You prick!
Goddamn alarm system.
Thank you.
You know that guy that I
thought was following me?
It turns out to be
one of sid's relatives.
Who?
I don't know. Just
some little guy
who was just too
shy to come up to me.
I mean, I put in that
alarm system
for nothing.
What you should have done
is told your friends in
the first place.
You know we'll take care of you.
I know, una.
I do want it to
be like old times.
It's just the
separation from Jack
and trying to make ends meet
and being a good mommy.
You are a good
mommy. You're a great mommy.
Let's make a toast.
Yeah?
Here's to being a great mommy.
Right.
I hope you hear this.
What's wrong, Ellie?
I can always tell when
something's wrong.
Well, if I do have to
have an operation...
Please. It's not a
real operation.
It's ice cream and
ginger ale, remember?
God, you know how I
hate hospitals.
And...
And?
What if my chart gets
switched with a...
Rectalectomy.
Honey, when you
meet Dr. Jesse Peter,
you're gonna wish your chart
got switched to a pap smear.
Believe me.
God, una.
You would know.
Actually, Jesse and I aren't
seeing each other anymore.
Besides, I've told him...
I've told him all about you.
No. You didn't.
I did.
Why did you do that?
Because I think you two would
be really cute together.
I mean, you're definitely
his type.
Now, what's
that supposed to mean?
Let me see.
honest, hardworking, idealistic.
You know, all that
sort of stuff.
He works at a great hospital.
I liked my doctor.
I'm sure you did, but
he's the best.
He's a specialist.
Why is everyone always playing
matchmaker with me?
We all want to see
you with someone great.
Yeah, sure. Everyone thinks
I can't take care of
Autumn by myself.
That I need a man.
It's not that at all.
We just want to see you happy.
My god, I have
to go. I'm late.
Sid worries sick about
me when I'm late.
Sid's gonna kill you with worry.
You tell him that I found
you a guy first, ok?
See ya.
Hey, hey.
Dr. Peter?
I want to know everything.
Enough out of you!
Late.
Not too late to meet my
cousin Norman.
He's 5'3", he
disappears in a crowd,
he can hide behind someone 5'4".
He didn't mean to follow you.
That was a mistake. He's
just shy.
But he's a hell of a guy.
Sid, I can pick my own men.
But you need someone.
I'm must trying to get
you a head start.
Now, there's a lot of
guys in my family.
Very eligible,
some reasonably attractive.
I want you to have the cream.
Sid!
All right.
It's none of my business.
Aah...
But I know people.
Hey, take these two.
Jamaica, grand lido.
Alaska, cruise, 5 bucks.
You win, 5 bucks.
I win, you meet my
cousin Norman,
the lawyer.
Deal.
Won't you come this way, please.
So, how can I help you?
We're looking for a
real swinging spot
for our honeymoon.
You know, water
ski, snorkel,
dance.
Have you ever been to Alaska?
Ok.
Telefono. Tu mama.
Ma!
Hi, sweetheart.
How's the play date going?
It's ok.
Yeah? Is everything else ok?
Chill out, mom. US girls
can take care of ourselves.
Dr. Peter.
What, mom?
Nothing, honey. I'm
at the doctor's.
I'm gonna be home as
soon as i'm...
As soon as I'm done.
We're ready for you now.
Right, I gotta
go, sweetheart.
Now, you sure you're all right?
Don't worry, mom.
And if you gotta get a shot,
don't be scared.
Just take a deep breath
and think of good things.
I will. Bye.
You'll never believe what
my daughter just said to me.
Is this really necessary?
Ellie, the oral antibiotics your
doctor prescribed you are not effective.
I'm gonna have to get rid of
the infection first and foremost.
Yes, but a shot? Really?
I'll tell you what.
You close your eyes
and it'll all be
over in a minute.
I can't close my eyes.
All right, I'll close mine.
Wait a second. You're
the doctor.
I don't know what a
good idea that is.
Thank you.
That wasn't so bad, was it?
You're done. She
gave me the shot.
No, she gave me the shot.
Why, do you want one? Helen!
No. Pass.
I'm gonna have to
monitor you closely.
The chronic inflammation in
conjunction with
the deep invaginations on the
dark side of the palatine means...
The tonsils are
gonna have to come out.
Are you getting enough rest?
Rest?
I have a job, a
daughter, I'm not married.
I know. Una told me.
Right, una.
In lieu of your hectic schedule,
how about I make dinner?
No, no, no, no. That...
That would just never work out.
Why? Well, i...
I, um, spend nights with
my daughter.
I don't know if she told
you that part, but...
Well, then, how about for
you and your daughter...
Autumn, isn't it?
Right. Autumn.
Well, maybe if I
could prepare dinner.
But the whole point is
that you need rest.
Please let me. I'll
barely lift a finger.
Autumn, black or white?
Black.
Aah!
Ok... is that him?!
It better not be. The
food is not here yet.
Keep the change.
Are you ok?
Aah!
Is that him?!
Ok. All right. All right.
Light the garbage and I
will hide the candles. Go!
No! Come here!
I will...
I will light the candles,
then you'll hide the
garbage. Go!
Hi.
Hi.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Do you... do you want to come in?
No, I just thought i'd...
Sure. Yeah.
Quick! Throw
me the ball!
Autumn, you ok?
My... I'm so sorry.
I... i...
Hey... hey now...
Come on. Step into my office.
Ooh! What do we have here?
What's that here?
It really hurts.
I know.
What do you suggest we do?
Operate?
Yes! I... well, on
second thought,
I don't think that's
necessary, unfortunately.
But what else?
I hit my head once and
mommy put ice on it.
Ice! You know, you're a genius.
That's exactly what it needs.
Why don't we go get some, ok?
Come on.
Well, you know, doctors get paid
a lot of money for
prescribing ice.
Not as much as
bartenders, of course.
I want to
be a veterinarian.
You do?
Well, take it from me you're
going to be a fabulous vegetarian.
Veterinarian, silly.
I'm terribly
sorry. Did I say that?
Come on.
Did you know that the lobe is an
unexplored island of sensitivity?
You're not kidding.
You're wound up pretty tight.
Well, what would the
good doctor prescribe?
Well, I'm basically an ears,
nose, and throat man myself.
I know what you're thinking.
The answer is... it's just no.
Mommy?
Aah!
Hi, sweetheart.
Thank you for
examining my ears, doctor.
Your throat's not
so bad, either.
Can I cuddle with you guys?
Um... no, sweetheart.
How come?
Well...
Because.
It was ok with daddy.
One minute.
Mommy?
I can't sleep. Can
you read to me?
Autumn, honey, I have...
We have company.
Please? Just for a minute?
Ok.
You get undressed, get into bed.
I'll be right
back, ok? All right.
Pick a story out.
I'm sorry.
Being a mommy comes first.
I understand.
Listen, I had a wonderful time.
Me, too.
When can I see the
two of you again?
Well, I'd say tomorrow, but
I don't want to scare you.
Ok. How about tomorrow?
Boo. Eek.
Good night.
Good night.
Sid?
Mommy?
Sid, is that you?
Who is it?
Autumn, stay in your room. I'll
be there in a minute.
Sid?
Jack!
No. It was my
first date in 6 months,
and Jack shows up
drunk at my back door.
He was mumbling something
about the alarm system.
He finally passed
out on my sofa.
I once saw a show about
restraining orders.
No. I mean, Jack's a
jerk, but he's harmless.
You haven't said a
word about Jesse.
Rumor has it you
two really hit it off.
Did you talk to him already?
Yeah, I talked to
him. I'm not telling you.
You know, this is a
new role for me.
You don't have to rub it in.
He has the most beautiful eyes.
Watch it.
Well, keep still, please.
Well, I've got to run, kiddo.
I'm really happy for you.
Hey, una... do me a favor.
Yeah. Name it.
Scrape your nails on
a blackboard,
call me bubba...
Anything but kiddo.
Consider it done. I'll
talk to you later, ok?
Una? Yeah?
Thanks for, you know...
Ok. Bye.
Choo!
Allergies.
Are you the creep from the
collection agency?
No, no. I'm the bet.
The bet?
Yeah, well, you know... sid's
cousin, Norman.
You know... the lawyer.
The fella you thought was
following you.
I'm so sorry. Please,
have a seat.
I'm... I'm Ellie.
Hi, Ellie.
Yeah?
I won. Pay up.
I'm working.
Take a break.
Choo!
Here. Kleenex?
Thank you.
This is
very embarrassing.
I mean, whenever I get nervous,
I have these sneezing attacks,
and I'm a shy fellow, and...
Choo!
God bless you. Thank you.
So, you're a lawyer?
Yep. I'm one
of those, yeah.
Everyone in the family wanted
me to be a doctor,
but i... no, with
my fragile immune system,
I would never have lived
through pre-med.
I could have used a good
lawyer a few months ago.
I know. Sid explained
it all to me.
He did?
Well, see, I'm a
criminal lawyer,
and divorce isn't my field,
but i... i know that a divorce can
be a very traumatic experience.
You must be glad that
it's behind you now?
Well, I mean, it's not
final, but it may as well be.
Say...
Would... would you like to, um...
Go to a movie with me some
night or something?
Norman, you seem very
sweet, and this...
It's not personal...
I'll take an actifed before
the first show.
Norman, I'm just not, um...
I... I'm just...
Look, i... I'm not... not... not
coming on to you
romantically or anything.
I... i was just thinking that... well,
maybe we could go to a movie
and just... Talk maybe.
Just friends?
Just friends.
Ok.
Hey, it's me.
Is she ready? Let's go.
Autumn, your father's
here. Get your things.
Hi, Jack.
How you doing, kiddo?
Ok. Thanks for getting
here on time.
New car?
Yeah, right.
You didn't read your lawyer's
financial evaluation of me.
I couldn't afford the
gas for that thing.
No, that's a lease. Good
for business.
What business are
you in nowadays?
Same old, same old.
You know, I got a
deal here, a deal there.
Here or there? I don't seem
to remember a here or a there.
Well, that's good. That's
very nice, kiddo.
Very funny.
Jack, we do need to talk.
I'm having trouble with
Autumn's tuition.
I have a cracked muffler.
My boiler...
Hey, I'm tapped out, all
right? Leave me alone.
Let me tell
you something, Jack...
Hey, sweetheart. Hi.
Hi, daddy.
Mommy... could I
stay with you guys?
Hey, you're coming
with me this weekend.
You're gonna have some
fun with your daddy.
Yeah, Autumn.
Autumn, you forgot your
jacket. Hi.
This is... Jesse.
Yeah.
Ok. You are gonna love
your daddy's new car. Wow.
It's really cool.
Check it out. It
is, isn't it?
Well, he seems real comfortable.
You didn't waste any time.
Listen to me, you
son of a bitch,
I've had enough of your snide
remarks to last me a lifetime.
I've got more.
Are you supervising her
television, by the way?
No...
I don't have a TV.
Yeah, right.
Autumn, put your seat belt on.
Have a wonderful weekend,
sweetie.
Hi. Hey.
When was that taken?
Right after Jack
and I got married.
We honeymooned in Mexico.
He got himself involved in
some crazy business deal.
God, it was just such a
mess from the beginning.
Except for Autumn.
Damn.
Shh. Relax.
Relax and breathe.
Breathe in... Breathe out.
Breathe in... Breathe out.
Breathe in, breathe out.
This is all very weird.
What could possible be
weird about this?
Everything. Everything.
How about this?
Boy.
You know, you don't know
this about me,
but I'm the kind of person who
takes everything literally.
Like, for example, if you were
to say to me... i don't know, um...
I wanna make love to you.
I would... I'm the kind of person
who would take that literally.
How am I supposed to take that?
Literally.
god. What a weekend.
My god.
The one-strike pitch: Nixon whacks
and fouls it off
to the pirate dugout
on the first base side.
God, what a weekend.
She's asleep. You
can come out now.
I thought she'd never pass out.
She's not here that often.
Good.
Doesn't this guy have anything
better to do with his money?
Flowers, flowers. Day
in, day out. Flowers.
It looks like a funeral
parlor around here.
I thought you'd
be happy for me, sid.
I finally found a great guy.
Yeah, but he's not a relative.
What about Norman?
Norman.
Norman.
Norman. I like Norman.
We're gonna go to
the movies tonight.
So what's your big
shot-doctor-prince charming
gonna say about that?
Why? He has nothing to
worry about.
Thrilled to hear it.
Besides, he has to work late.
Una's gonna stay over and
help me with Autumn,
take me to the
hospital tomorrow.
Look, I know that Norman
is not a big shot doctor,
and granted, he's not the most
attractive guy in the world,
but let me tell you
something about this man.
He's a good stickball player.
He's good to his mother.
I could relate to
that guy. I think every man...
There's a certain sensitivity.
Well, I've never seen a
kick boxer movie before.
I-I like all kinds of movies...
as long as they're in color.
Black and white makes
me uncomfortable.
Ok. I know. I know.
You had the worst
time of your life.
No, it was not the
worst time of my life.
Really?
Really? Yes.
You're not just saying that?
Why are you still awake?
Well, we've been drawing.
You know, she's quite a
little artist.
Did you like the movie, mom?
She hated it.
No.
Yeah, she hated it so much, she
wouldn't even eat her popcorn.
No eating 24
hours before surgery.
Doctor's orders.
Jesse is so cool.
Sid told me all about Jesse.
I think it's very healthy for a woman
to date 2 men at the same time.
Autumn, why don't
you go get upstairs,
and I'll tuck you in to
bed in a minute, ok?
Ok. Ok.
Go on. Good night.
Well, it was very nice to
meet you, Norman.
Ellie's told me wonderful
things... well, you know...
No... i mean, yes... thank you.
Well, I guess
I'll... go take a bath.
Well, you don't need any
help from US, do you?
No. Thank you.
Good night. Night.
Night.
Just friends.
Just friends... no, I was
about to sneeze on you.
That's why I was glad
you caught me.
Well, I had a really good
time tonight.
I mean, I know you hated
the movie and everything,
but I had a nice time.
Norman, I had fun, too.
You did?
Well... but you hated the movie,
and I know, because you see
an awful lot of movies, so...
How do you know that?
Well, I had a friend run a
credit check on you.
What?
Of course. Just to
see the kind of things...
Jeez, Norman!
Where you go to shop, and
what you like...
What kind of thing is
that to do to anybody?
Well, just one of the
things I found out
is you use your credit card
an awful lot to
go to the movies.
Norman, that's an
invasion of privacy.
Nah. Lawyers are like that.
You know, when you
date nowadays,
you got to know something
about the other person,
and a credit check is the
best way to find out.
I mean, like your credit,
for example.
It was fine till you met Jack,
and then... pfft... bingo, out
the window.
Believe me, don't I know it.
But what's strange is
Jack's credit
when he was married to you,
and now it's as different
as night and day.
What do you mean?
Well, he's squeaky clean.
No. You must have a
different Jack west.
I don't know. It's
the same social.
It would cost him a fortune
to get a credit repair job.
Yeah, but why... why would he
bother? I don't get it.
Well, let's say that...
That he wants to
buy into a major company
that's a public company.
No. I mean,
he just doesn't have that kind of money.
You... you must have the
wrong Jack west.
Same social.
Excuse me. Ellie?
Sorry to bother you.
Um, could you show me
where the spare towels are?
Not now, una. I'll be
there in a minute.
Ok.
What kind of deal?
7 figure stuff.
You know, it takes a lot of
money to make a big play like that.
Yeah.
Well, it's getting late.
I better be going.
Well, drive safely.
You know I
will. I always do.
Good night. Good night, Norman.
Sid has my number.
Son of a bitch!
What?
That son of a bitch is hiding
money from me and my baby.
I mean, I don't know if
it's true, but...
You can't worry about that now.
We have to pack. You've got to
get up early in the morning.
You know, you're going to
the hospital... Ok?
Yeah, ok.
All right.
Dr. Bruce, telephone, please.
I want to talk to my lawyer.
Yes, well, I am
more unreachable than he is.
I'm sedated.
She doesn't sound sedated.
This is gonna knock the
wind right out of her sails.
You just tell him that my husband
is trying to pull a fast one... whoa!
In a minute, she won't care
if her husband's
dating a donkey.
Ok. Wow!
Hello? Yes. You just tell him
that when I get
out of this hospital,
i'm... i'm... I'm going to
go... To Disneyland.
Go to Disneyland.
Would you like to go with me?
Wow.
How you doing, champ?
Hi.
Yeah. It looks like it's
getting smaller all the time.
And how's my patient?
You drive me crazy! Ooohhh!
I see you've been prepped.
Man! It's wonderful!
You should get prepped, too!
What's the matter? No!
Ellie, we're gonna be taking
you to O.R. soon.
Everything will be ok.
Aah! Aah!
No! No!
There's nothing to be afraid of.
No! No!
Aah!
Aah!
No!
Aah! Aah!
It'll all be over soon.
Why... why... why would anybody
want to hurt a dove?
You... you have the
most beautiful eyes.
Ooh. Ja vol. Good choice.
Anything less macabre?
This isn't heart
surgery, you know.
You want the
theme from deep throat?
How about some hammer?
Rap? Strictly prostate.
Is that remark racist or sexist?
We play I
am woman every tube tie.
You are such a child.
Ok. The candy store is open.
I got a million of 'em.
Haven't been testing the
merchandise lately, have you, Gabe?
You know one anaesthesiologist
who doesn't have a sweet tooth?
And they're off.
130 over 80.
Pulse 87.
3.5%.
You've done
this before, haven't you?
There's nothing like the
smell of fried flesh
first thing in the morning.
Just another second. Drop
it down below 3.
Going down.
Lingerie, David lynch, fellini.
What are you doing for
lunch, Gabe?
What do you got in mind?
Just food.
Damn!
Looking good, Gabe. Shed
a few pounds?
God, I hate
being a sex object.
Blood
pressure's dropping.
What do you
got? 80 over 50.
She's not ventilating.
41.
Hook the tube. Fuck!
Come on. Drag it out.
We're losing
her. - 17.
How could this be happening?
Atropine, goddamn it!
One milligram.
Check the airway, Gabe.
It's clear. It's all clear.
Stay with US.
Come on. Lidocaine now!
V-fib. Shit!
Flatline.
Flatline!
That is not possible! Epi! Epi!
Charge.
Clear.
Nothing.
Charge. Clear.
Nothing.
Charge. Clear.
We got something.
47.
80 over 60.
89 over 64.
That ain't too bad.
You ok, doctor?
Shit. Jesse, what the
hell do you want from me?
Look, I'm sorry that
your lady friend had such...
You still shooting the
fentanyl, Gabe?
Jesse, you got to be out
of your mind to think...
What the hell were
you doing back there?!
Jesse, she was
friggin' hypoxic, man.
The endotracheal
tube wasn't ventilated...
Bullshit! Classic symptoms.
Wrong dilutions of epinephrine!
You son of a bitch! You
almost killed her!
Fucking asshole. You
broke my fucking nose!
You listen to me. You're
through here. You're finished.
You're history. I'm gonna
bring you before the board
and make sure you can't get
a job in a fucking pharmacy!
He hasn't moved since
she came in here.
Everything will be all right.
I love you.
Is mommy all right?
She's gonna be just fine.
What happened?
Dr. Peter's gonna take
care of everything.
Your mom's gonna
be good as new, ok?
I'll be right back.
I don't think you
should go in there.
It wouldn't be good for
you or her, you get it?
I'll tell you... but mommy...
Shut up!
Jesus, Jack. Would you relax?
Autumn...
I wanna see my mommy!
I know you want to
see your mommy. Listen...
Can I trust you to
be strong?
I'm gonna let you
peek through the window,
but it's not
gonna look very good.
There's lots of
machines and wires,
but your mommy's gonna
be just fine.
She's only sleeping, ok?
Are you ready? Ok.
Don't worry, mom.
Just take a deep breath
and think of good things.
I want to know what
the fuck happened.
Don't tell me to calm
down, you asshole.
You blew it.
I don't want to hear your
fucking excuses.
Your part of this
deal was to kill her.
Subtle? There's
nothing subtle about dead.
Look, dead is just fucking dead.
All right.
No, I just want to
meet with you.
I don't give a shit how
dangerous it is.
He hung up on me, that fuck.
Calm down, baby.
You know I'll take care of
everything, don't you?
I wasn't cut out for this shit.
You smoke and drink too much.
You'll make yourself sick.
You know, you're gonna kill
yourself one of these days.
Talking about this
drug and that drug.
Dilutions, 200,000 parts. Jesus!
What am I? A
fucking anaesthesiologist?
That was his job.
You're getting dangerous, Jack.
You know, when you wound up
drunk at Ellie's back door the other night,
I'm surprised you
didn't tell her everything.
Jesus. Who are you?
Who... i mean, who the
fuck are you to tell me...
Without me, you're nothing.
Fuck you. Later.
Without me, you had a
worthless shell of a company.
I brought my friend into it.
Without me, you're nothing.
I would have turned that company
around. That was my company. I...
Sure, Jack. We all
need each other.
You, me, and him.
If you want the money, you
better keep cool.
I'd like to kill that
son of a bitch.
He's supposed to know everything
there is to know about drugs.
What do we do now?
We do it ourselves.
Yeah, right.
Remember that drug he
was telling US about?
Bethanical.
She's in the hospital.
What a perfect place for
heart failure.
Yeah. Where do we get the drug?
I'll get it.
He owes US.
No, I can't do it.
You don't have to, babe.
I'll take care of everything.
You are one cold
bitch, kiddo.
I'm glad you're on my side.
You're clear. All right.
Hey, where do you
think you're going?
Hey, buddy.
3, please.
Aaarrrggghhh.
Hey!
Hey! What do you
think you're doing?
No, no, no. It's
me. It's me. Norman.
What? It's me, for
crying out loud.
Norman?! What's gotten into you?
This thing's beginning to
give me a rash.
The spup? Is he
cute? Is this a cute man?
I said "spot," you understand.
Is this a
beautiful man?
Such a heart.
Parents?
Hi. This
is my cousin Norman.
We just dropped in to get a
good price on a lobotomy.
Could you help US?
You came to the right place.
Yeah... you might
be looking for this.
It's just a hobby of mine.
I'm sort of a back-seat doctor.
Well, then you'd
want proctology.
It's just down the
hall to the...
That's very cute.
Come on, let's go.
We'll see you later.
Come on. It's
feeding time, Kong.
Thank you, fellas.
If you need
US, we'll be right outside.
Can I stay?
Sure.
You scared the hell out of me.
I did?
How badly?
Almost lost you.
I find myself in situations with
patients daily,
and they... they just
go. They go. I...
You mean so much to me.
You've got such spirit.
I couldn't have saved
you without it.
I hear you make great waffles.
She wouldn't let go.
She was like a magnet. I
took her on my late rounds.
Una seemed more than happy to
let me take her for the night.
When can I
taste... your waffles?
Honey, anytime.
I think I got some on
me somewhere here.
I think that monkey took them.
I got a better idea.
I know a place where just
the 3 of US could go.
It's on the beach. It's
a paradise.
I've always wanted...
To go to paradise.
Hey. It hurts?
It's hard to swallow.
I bet. Better take a look.
Open.
Once again.
And one more.
And there's nothing like
the smell of frying flesh
first thing in the morning.
What did you just say?
I'm not sure.
I'll check up on
you in a couple hours.
He looks like the
same Jack west.
He had a gold mine with that
computer information network,
and now he's in heavy on it,
and they're
gonna take it public.
I'm surprised you
didn't skywrite it
outside of Ellie's window.
Well, what do you want
me to do, sid?
He's her husband, and
he's scamming her.
All right. All
right. Look into it,
but do not, I repeat,
do not tell her anything.
Now report to me. Do
you understand?
She doesn't need the
aggravation.
You got it?
Right. Let's get out of here.
Hi, doc. How's our girl?
Hi. She's doing great.
That's nice. She's
doing really well.
Why can't you
be more like him?
Him? Him.
Don't start, sid.
Hiya, boys.
Can I go in?
Sure.
I like a man with hair
on his chest.
I like woman with
hair on her head.
Peek-a-boo. Hello?
Una.
Hi. How are you doing?
Great, I guess.
God, it sure makes you wonder.
It sure does.
Here you go, sweetie.
This for you.
What do you say?
Thank you.
My pleasure.
I brought you this. I remembered
how much you liked them.
A chocolate milk shake.
What's the matter, babe?
I... i get these feelings.
Almost like I can remember...
Remember what?
I don't know.
Tell you what. You wipe
the slate clean, you know?
All bad thoughts can
go to hell. Right?
You said it.
Enjoy it. You deserve it.
Can I have some?
No, babe. See, because
your mommy's
got a really sore
throat. You know?
And she just had an operation.
She's only allowed to
have liquids. Ok?
It's ok, sweetie. You
can have a sip.
I'm gonna take Autumn tonight.
I think that's best.
I thought I was
gonna stay with Jesse.
No, you're
gonna stay with me, ok?
Sweetie, go with una.
Let me get your jacket.
We'll have lots of time
to spend with Jesse.
Tonight I want to know you're
home safe in your own bed, ok?
Yes, mom.
Don't worry. You
know your baby's
gonna be safe with
me, don't you?
Ok, say good-bye to your mommy.
Good-bye, sweetie.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Go wait outside.
Sleep well. Ok?
Ok.
You look great.
Ok. Bye.
You think we can go
in? I think we can go in.
Bye, boys.
It's about time.
See you, sid. Bye, norm.
See you, kiddo.
Why don't you take
off that monkey suit?
I can't. I left my pants in
the trunk of my car.
Besides, I'm getting... i'm
getting a rash or something. I...
Cheetah and Tarzan, you
want to say ciao to the lady
so I can give her her
medication, please?
Medication? For the pain?
Yes! Dr. Peter wants
her to rest.
Choo!
Watch it, cheetah. This
is a hospital.
All right.
Will you take this?
Sure.
May I?
We're not supposed to
feed the animals.
Well, I just
need something to wash
my antihistamine down
with, if you don't mind.
It seems a shame to
waste a milk shake.
All right, just... just take it.
I don't believe it!
Don't you know it is not polite
to take somebody
else's milk shake?
Somebody's who's lying
in bed sick.
Someone you're trying to impress. You know,
you're really...
Give me the water! Give
me the water!
Get out of here!
Girl, you got some
crazy friends.
Yeah, but they're good friends.
Now you just give in to it.
You deserve the rest.
See you.
Yeah, yeah. I know, Jack.
I know. What do
you want me to do,
blow it down her goddamn throat?
You're such a coward, Jack.
You know we can't take
any chances.
I think your kid's up. I
better call you right back.
Ok, the candy
store is open!
Have you been testing the
merchandise lately?
B.p.
She's not ventilating.
No, that's
not possible.
Help me!
Aah!
Everything will be all right.
I love you.
Mommy, this truck has
been following US.
He's been behind US for
the longest time.
He's probably not following
US, sweetheart.
Isn't this where Jesse
told US to turn off?
Yeah.
He has been following US.
See, honey? He's
not following US.
I used to play that game when
I was a little girl.
Mommy!
Autumn, fasten your seat belt.
Look out!
Aah!
Autumn, are you ok?
Autumn, are you ok?
Aah!
Damn, lady! What's
the matter with you?
Who are you? What do you want?
Lady, I been trying to
get you to stop
for the last 10 miles.
You're leaking something
awful under this car.
It could be brake fluid.
No. No. Thank you very much.
There's a gas
station down the road
about a mile or 2,
just before you
get to the beach.
Now, I'd get that checked.
Ok, I will. Thanks.
Ok?
Bye.
Ok. It's all
right. It's all right.
So you ran out of brake fluid?
I don't want to think what would
have happened if he hadn't stopped US.
Be careful, sweetie!
I will!
Tell her don't go in the ocean.
Don't go in the ocean.
I won't.
Don't go near the ocean.
Don't go near the ocean.
The ocean, the waves.
The ocean, the waves...
Would you come on?
Have fun. Have fun, sweetie.
I will.
Bye.
The broken glass, the jellyfish
that washed up on the shore.
I know. The pollution, the,
oil spills.
Heh heh. The ozone layer.
The ozone layer. Exactly.
Jesse, she hasn't been
acting herself.
She's been very subdued lately.
Kids go through changes.
She just saw her
mother in the hospital.
She nearly got
into a car accident.
Yeah, I guess.
Come here.
What's wrong?
Jesse, I remember things...
From the operation.
You were traumatized.
There's no telling how the mind
will interpret the
healing process.
I remember you.
Me?
You remember me?
At the end, you always
say, "I love you."
And I do.
Got anything less macabre?
The isn't heart
surgery, you know.
God, help me.
Please help me. I don't
want to remember this.
It's gonna be all right.
I don't get it, Alvin. Why
did you want US to meet here?
It's the last place
anyone would ever suspect.
Besides, this is where things
like this always take place.
Yeah.
Well, time for
US to get to work.
Jesus.
Is this the same Jack west?
Yes. Most definitely. This
is the gentleman.
Well, who were his partners?
This guy, another
guy, and a lady.
Well, that's pretty
helpful, Alvin.
"This guy, another
guy, and a lady."
Their names, Alvin. What
are their names?
How should I know?
Well, what's the name of
the corporation?
Norman, that was
not part of the deal.
This is exactly like it's
supposed to happen.
"Corvidae, incorporated."
Perfect.
Alvin? Alvin? What
are you doing?
I've always wanted to
break up a fight.
Alvin!
Yes.
The number here is 555-9872.
My goodness.
I will. Ok. Bye.
Do you need anything?
Not a thing. Who was that?
Sid.
I don't want to go back.
I know, sweetheart. Isn't
it great here?
Autumn?
You'll protect mommy, won't you?
Autumn, sweetie, are you ok?
You will protect
mommy, won't you?
Forever and ever, darling.
I'll protect
mommy forever and ever.
To Ellie and Autumn,
two of the loveliest girls
on the planet...
Forever safe with me.
Forever... and ever safe with me.
What can you say about
Ellie and Autumn
other than... Drink up.
Going down. Lingerie, David
lynch, fellini.
I'm sorry.
It's all right. It's all right.
Please don't let anything
bad happen to mommy.
I won't. I promise.
I gotcha. I gotcha...
Yes...
Ok, that's the right door.
I gotcha, gotcha, gotcha.
I... holy shit.
What's she doing here?
Ok, turn around.
Turn around. Come on.
Turn... choo!
What was that?
I don't know.
Go check it out.
Look out. Hey, get
out of the way.
No, not now.
Dumb fuck.
What do you know about the phenomena of
consciousness during general anaesthesia?
She's repeating entire phrases.
I don't want to ask her any more
questions. It may trigger pain.
She's already having nightmares.
She's not just a
patient, doctor.
I love her.
Well, see what you can find out
and I'll see you at the
hospital on Monday, ok?
Thanks.
Hi.
Hi. Listening?
Who were you talking
to? What's wrong with me?
Ellie, you're a
medical phenomena.
You had enough
drugs in your system
to put an elephant to sleep.
Yet you had complete recall.
Should I be flattered?
Well, technically, you
were asleep.
But you still remember.
And I remember more every day.
Less than 1% of all
surgery patients
have any recollection at all.
I was talking to a
colleague of mine,
a Dr. Fisher who's willing to
help you with your nightmares.
I'm growing fond of them.
I like hearing you say "i
love you" over and over.
Autumn?
Autumn, honey, I can see
you in the reflection.
I can't sleep.
Can I cuddle with you guys?
Sure. Come here.
What's goin' on, kiddo?
Hello?
Ellie?
Norman? What is it?
Sid would kill me if
he knew that I called,
but i...
Norman, what's going on?
Well, I feel you're in
some kind of danger.
Danger?
I know it sounds crazy,
but you gotta trust me on this.
Stay away from the hospital.
Norman, what is going on?
What are you talking about?
I'll explain it when I
have all the facts.
Just stay away from
the hospital.
Don't tell anyone I
called, especially una.
Ok. Ok. Bye.
I know, I know. It's not for me.
It's just a friend.
Mommy, are you ok?
Yeah, sweetheart, I think it's
just the flu or something.
Let's see.
Autumn, I want you to
take your mother inside.
I'm gonna go to the
car and get my bag.
I want to take a look at you.
Sid, I got
something to show you.
Yeah. Where can I meet you?
Fine.
That's what I was afraid of.
What's the matter?
There's an abscess where the
soft tissue was traumatized.
It's probably
draining on its own,
but it's potentially dangerous.
How dangerous?
I'm gonna have to take
you back to the hospital.
The hospital?
Sid, sid, not so fast.
You'll blow the whole routine.
Sid, this is important.
Yeah, so is your health. What
do you got there?
Jack west. That's Ellie's ex.
Yeah, I know the guy.
And this is una.
Yeah, so, what's the big deal?
Well, una's wearing a nightie.
A nightie?
A nightie. And
she's in Jack's house.
A nightie? Yes.
Let me see that. Here.
Jesus, she's so
fine. Lucky guy.
Yeah, but she's supposed
to be Ellie's best friend.
So? They're
divorced, aren't they?
Not yet. They're separated.
There's a big difference.
So, who is this guy?
That's Gabe polskavitz.
A threesome?
He was
Ellie's anaesthesiologist.
That's disgusting.
You don't get it, do you, sid?
So I don't know from pinkie.
Dr. Peter said
that Ellie almost lost her
life on the table
because something went
wrong with the anaesthesia.
With the anaesthesia?
Yes.
It's a conspiracy, sid.
They planned the whole thing.
2 men and a woman.
What are you talking about?
The officers of the corporation.
2 men and a woman.
Jack was still married to
Ellie when he hit it big.
Community property.
That's what I'm talking about.
This whole thing is
about community property.
What kind of
money could there be?
Big money, sid. Big money.
It's a computer
network information service.
Every doctor's office with a
p.C. Can hook into it directly,
and... and get up-to-date
medical data.
Why couldn't you think of
something like that?
Don't start with
me, sid. Please.
How come Ellie doesn't
know about it?
Well, the company was brain dead
when Jack was
conned into buying it.
It was an information
service with no information.
That's where una comes in.
She's the link. You see,
she learns one thing
on Gabe's pillow one night,
and tells Jack the next
night on his pillow.
Jeez. I hope they're
using condoms.
Hoo hoo hoo. Ha ha.
Wait, sid, I'm not finished.
Community property, sid.
These guys own 33% of
half the company.
Ellie owns the other half.
Good for her.
No, not good for her. These
guys want it all.
If fact, I think that these
are the guys who...
Well, they tried to kill
her on the operating table.
Well, what do we do?
Well...
We need just one
more piece of evidence.
What?
Corporate files.
If I can get my hands on them,
then we'll be over the top.
But then what?
Well, then we'll call the
cops and the d.A.
Be careful, Norman.
And don't do anything without
calling me first.
Sid?
I'm so thirsty.
You'll like.
Please. I don't want to
go to the hospital.
I know how you feel. I
don't like it much myself.
Mommy, what's gonna happen to me
if something bad happens to
you in the hospital?
Sweetheart, nothing
bad's gonna happen to me...
Is it?
I don't want to
take any chances.
Not with this. Not with you.
Alvin... listen.
You've done this for me a
hundred times before.
It's all yours, Alvin.
Sorry, Norman, look what
happened to me last time.
Look...
It's not my fault
that you decided you
were John Wayne.
Ok. Ok.
But this time it's gonna
cost you, buster.
How much?
250 smackeroos.
Done.
Yes?
You were supposed to be in
court 15 minutes ago.
I... i know, bernice.
What are you doing?
Testing. I'm just getting
ready for court.
Don't worry about it. Is
that a microphone?
You can go now. I'm
gonna get my jacket on.
But thank you for reminding me.
Hello, Alvin? Are
you still there?
Yeah. Now, this time I
want the switcheroo
to take place at the
rodeo bar and grill.
What are you talking about?
I just need you to
send me the stuff now.
That's no fun.
Exactly what do you need?
I need you to get into the
corporate files of corvidae, inc.
And get me the names of
the shareholders.
I'll have it by 12:30.
No, I need you to
fax it to me now.
I can't fax that stuff
until after
everyone goes to lunch.
Do you want me to go to jail?
No, of course not.
Ok. After everyone gets
to lunch.
And next time I will take you
to the, rodeo bar and grill.
Jesus. What a dope.
I don't want to be here.
Just trust me.
Testing, testing.
So, what's in it for you, Gabe?
Who the hell are you?
I'm the guy who was taking
your picture the other night
when you were with
Jack west and una.
You're the idiot.
Yeah, I'm that idiot. Really
pissed him off.
Well, they must be camera shy.
Why don't you bug off?
How about you, Gabe? Are
you camera shy? You know...
Look, look, I don't
know who you are,
I don't know what you're after,
but you really
picked a bad time.
I'll bet.
So, why'd you try to
kill her, Gabe?
Was it for the money? Lots
of money?
You bastard.
I didn't blow 8 years of med
school for anybody's money,
and I'm not the kind of guy
who would take a life because
of some stinking payoff.
It was a mistake. It
was a goddamn mistake.
I don't know what else it
could have been.
If it was a mistake, why were
you meeting with Jack west?
He was her husband, for
Christ sake.
I just wanted to explain, to
apologize to her.
I wanted to save my job.
I don't know what went wrong.
Jesus
Christ, the third partner.
Jesus Christ. Sid!
Come on. Turn over.
Help me. Somebody. Please. Get
a gurney over here.
Would you mind not
smoking in here, please?
We're a little
touchy today, aren't we?
Yeah, well, some of
US want to make it to 40.
How old are you, Jack?
39.
You'll stay healthier drinking
this stuff.
Well, maybe if you put a
little scotch in it.
This'll hit the spot.
Daddy's little girl?
Jesus. Where did you get that?
I found it in her room.
Are there any more like that?
Not for now.
But una has a way of making sure
they're neither seen nor heard.
You're crazy. That's my kid.
Kind of funny I'm not in
the picture?
Do something. Do something.
You're so easy, Jack.
Fuck... Off.
Guess I'm not on your
side anymore, kiddo.
Please help.
Help. He needs help.
Would somebody
help? Please? Por favor?
¡Rapido! ¡rapido!
Looks like they don't speak
English, kiddo.
It's a heart attack. He's
having a heart attack.
Telefono nueve-uno-uno.
Yeah, what is it?
Sid, your aunt
lili's on the phone.
Aunt lili? Did I
forget her birthday?
Aunt lili!
What?
Whoa, whoa, whoa. I
can't understand you.
An accident?
Cousin Norman?
Now, don't you worry none, girl.
Dr. Peter's gonna fix
you up real good.
There's something not right.
My baby.
Shh. Just relax. Just relax.
Autumn!
I'm right here, mommy.
Call downstairs. Ask
for Dr. Fisher.
See if Dr. Fisher works
down here.
Dial zero. Go, honey.
Yes, mommy.
Hello?
I'll call you back.
Sid, what are you doing?
Don't ask.
Can I help you with anything?
Suit yourself.
Very good, Norman.
What? That's impossible.
What's this for?
It's your pre-op medication.
Pre-op?
Surgery.
No. No.
Now, listen. Calm down, girl.
You're in good hands here.
Stop it.
Dr. Peter's orders.
I want
to speak to Dr. Peter.
He said they've never heard
of Dr. Fisher.
Now, listen, girl. There's
nothing to worry about here.
Just go with it.
Mommy! Mommy!
Sleep well.
"The story of the dove,
by Autumn west, second grade."
Put the tube in.
I feel you're in some
kind of danger.
Everything will be all
right. I love you.
She's desaturating. Going down,
lingerie, David lynch, fellini.
Close your
eyes and fall asleep.
Can I have some?
Sleep well.
Aah! Could
be brake fluid.
She's not
just a patient, doctor.
I love her.
Sweetie, I can see
you in the reflection.
Speaking to a colleague of
mine, Dr. Fisher.
Hey said they've
never heard of Dr. Fisher.
Aah!
No!
You see, doctor?
I love you.
Where's your mother?
They took her to
have an operation.
You're coming with me, girl.
No! Get away!
What's going on here?
Hi.
I've been taking
care of her
and I'd like her to
come with me.
I don't want to go with you.
I want to wait here for mommy.
Child, has this lady been
taking care of you?
Ellie?
Ellie, we're going to operate.
Everything will be all right.
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
Has she been taking care of you?
Then I think you
gotta go with her.
You know, a hospital really
isn't a healthy place for a child.
Ain't it the truth.
Don't tell anyone I called...
Cheers.
Especially una.
Come with
una, sweetheart. It's ok.
Give me your hand. Give
me your hand.
No.
I don't want to go with you.
Come on.
I don't want to go with you.
Thank you.
Ok.
Jesse and I aren't seeing
each other anymore.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Just relax. Relax.
What's the matter with her?
1% of isoflora.
Jesse, something's not right.
1% isoflora now.
Stay away from the hospital.
Please.
Just relax.
Just... can you breathe for me?
Can you breathe for
me, sweetheart?
Just breathe.
Can you just do this one
thing for me, please?
Mommy, what's gonna happen to me
if something bad happens to
you in the hospital?
Come on. Breathe for me.
"She kept on walking around in circles.
She had been betrayed."
Unh!
Get the orderlies in here.
Don't fight her out of this.
Are you all right?
Somebody stop her!
No!
God!
Security
to O.R. one...
Let me go!
Open up!
Just stand still!
Aah!
You're gonna pay
attention to me.
You've been nothing but trouble
since the first day I met you.
You're gonna start listening to
me now, aren't you?
No!
Autumn!
Mommy!
Autumn!
Mommy!
Mommy, she's taking me!
See ya, kiddo.
Let me help you up.
No!
Mommy!
Aah!
Where do you
think you're going?
Mommy?
Over here. This way.
Mommy, are you ok?
Over here.
"She was very beautiful,
"and gentle. I asked my
mom why she wasn't afraid,
"and she said the dove
knew she was safe with me.
"So the dove built her
nest, had her baby,
"and I kept them safe.
"But one day, 3 gigantic
crows flew over the nest.
"They circled above the
mother dove and her baby,
"but the mother
dove stood her ground.
"She fought with courage to
protect her baby.
"And this time, it
was different.
"The crows lost, the
mother dove won.
"And she and her baby were safe.
"Crows don't fly over
that house anymore
because they know it's not
right to hurt a dove."
by Autumn west, second grade.
One day, I came home from school
and saw mommy dove
outside my bedroom window.
She had a big tummy,
and was building a nest just
below the window.
I don't know where
the daddy was.
Maybe they were divorced.
She was very beautiful
and gentle.
Her cooing made me
want to close my eyes
and fall asleep.
She wasn't afraid of me at all.
I asked my mom why she
wasn't afraid,
and she said the dove
knew she was safe with me.
So the dove built her nest,
had her baby,
and I kept them safe.
But today,
when I came home from school,
I saw 2 gigantic
crows flying away.
There were small white
feathers all over the driveway
and some other yucky
blood and stuff.
The baby dove was gone,
probably killed or
murdered by the crows.
The mommy dove kept
on walking around in circles.
When she looked at me, I
told her I was sorry,
but it didn't help.
She kept on walking around
in circles.
She had been betrayed.
Come on, Autumn.
I just want to
try and understand
where you got that
idea for the ending.
But, mom....
She did lose her baby.
I mean, has your father been
supervising your television?
W-What kind of shows is
he letting you watch?
It was just so violent.
It's true.
I mean, why would anyone
want to hurt a dove anyway?
That's the point,
honey. Nobody would.
I mean, you can't
always assume the worst.
Just because you
don't see the little...
See?
I'm sorry, honey.
This is so cool, mom.
It's nearly midnight,
and we're having a pizza party.
Do you know that my mommy and I
used to do this when
I was little?
Every once in a while, we'd
have a party at night in bed.
Pizza?
Nope.
Chocolate
covered entenmann's donuts
breyers vanilla ice
cream with the bean...
Did you hear something?
I like scary noises.
You sure you're not just a
little bit frightened?
Nah. You could take care of US.
All right then.
Well, mommy's just gonna
go downstairs
and make sure the
doors are locked, ok?
All right.
Wait here. Don't
look at my cards.
Promise?
I promise.
Ok, I'll be right back.
Mommy?
Is somebody following you?
Is that what you said on
the phone to una?
No, sweetheart.
Adults just say silly
things sometimes.
Well, how come you had an
alarm system put in?
You know, Autumn,
you're just too smart for me.
Mommy just wants US to
be safe, that's all.
Mom?
Maybe I'm a little scared.
Honey, there's nothing
to worry about.
Look.
Look, honey, it's just a bird.
You see?
It's ok.
Mommy!
Ok, honey, let's... let's
go. Come on.
Come on, Autumn.
Mom, no! That's the
painter's ladder!
Wait here.
Come on now. Mommy'll help you.
I can't! I hate ladders!
Autumn, it's just like the
one at the playground.
Autumn, look. Honey, it's safe.
Aah! Aah!
See? See? I told you!
Aah.
Mommy! Where are you?!
You're gonna have to
jump, honey.
Mommy's gonna catch you.
Autumn, you come over this
balcony this instant!
No.
I'm sorry, honey.
Please. You're
just gonna have to jump.
Somebody help me!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Jeez.
Sid, is that you?
Yeah, it's me.
I'm so sorry. It's ok.
The alarm, it went off, and...
What are you doing
here? Are you all right?
Yeah, I thought I'd bring you
some homemade chicken soup.
Sid.
I'm sorry. Jeez.
No, the alarm was put
in just yesterday.
I... hold on a second.
I need your autograph here,
Mrs. West.
Sorry for all the confusion.
If you have any more problems,
just hit the panic button.
I taught your friend how
to shut it off.
Well, thank you. Thank
you very much.
I'm gonna get going, ok, honey?
I'll see you at the
office tomorrow.
I'll show him out.
Thanks.
Good night.
Good night.
I'm sorry I scared you.
It's all right. Drive safely.
Good night, Mrs. West.
Jack, you still there?
What did you get an
alarm for, anyway?
You got nothing anybody wants.
You always manage to say the
nicest things, Jack.
I have the most precious thing
in the world here.
It's
called my daughter.
Yeah,
well, that's good.
Listen, um,
it's almost 1:00 in the morning.
Can we talk about
this later? I...
Why are you whispering?
I have company.
You make it sound like you
have friends over for brunch.
Hey, I refuse to feel guilty.
We've been separated for
6 months now.
Come on, I'm not a
monk, you know?
I need a favor, Jack.
You name it, kiddo.
I may have to go into
the hospital,
to have minor surgery,
and I'll... I'll need you
to help me with Autumn.
What is it? What's the matter?
Don't pretend you're
concerned.
Well, I am.
Do you really want to know?
I may...
I may have to have my
tonsils taken out.
You're ton...
I thought it was something
serious for a minute.
You are really an asshole.
Heh heh heh heh.
Hey, it's not like you're having
a mastectomy or something?
Although even that could be
considered minor surgery.
You prick!
Goddamn alarm system.
Thank you.
You know that guy that I
thought was following me?
It turns out to be
one of sid's relatives.
Who?
I don't know. Just
some little guy
who was just too
shy to come up to me.
I mean, I put in that
alarm system
for nothing.
What you should have done
is told your friends in
the first place.
You know we'll take care of you.
I know, una.
I do want it to
be like old times.
It's just the
separation from Jack
and trying to make ends meet
and being a good mommy.
You are a good
mommy. You're a great mommy.
Let's make a toast.
Yeah?
Here's to being a great mommy.
Right.
I hope you hear this.
What's wrong, Ellie?
I can always tell when
something's wrong.
Well, if I do have to
have an operation...
Please. It's not a
real operation.
It's ice cream and
ginger ale, remember?
God, you know how I
hate hospitals.
And...
And?
What if my chart gets
switched with a...
Rectalectomy.
Honey, when you
meet Dr. Jesse Peter,
you're gonna wish your chart
got switched to a pap smear.
Believe me.
God, una.
You would know.
Actually, Jesse and I aren't
seeing each other anymore.
Besides, I've told him...
I've told him all about you.
No. You didn't.
I did.
Why did you do that?
Because I think you two would
be really cute together.
I mean, you're definitely
his type.
Now, what's
that supposed to mean?
Let me see.
honest, hardworking, idealistic.
You know, all that
sort of stuff.
He works at a great hospital.
I liked my doctor.
I'm sure you did, but
he's the best.
He's a specialist.
Why is everyone always playing
matchmaker with me?
We all want to see
you with someone great.
Yeah, sure. Everyone thinks
I can't take care of
Autumn by myself.
That I need a man.
It's not that at all.
We just want to see you happy.
My god, I have
to go. I'm late.
Sid worries sick about
me when I'm late.
Sid's gonna kill you with worry.
You tell him that I found
you a guy first, ok?
See ya.
Hey, hey.
Dr. Peter?
I want to know everything.
Enough out of you!
Late.
Not too late to meet my
cousin Norman.
He's 5'3", he
disappears in a crowd,
he can hide behind someone 5'4".
He didn't mean to follow you.
That was a mistake. He's
just shy.
But he's a hell of a guy.
Sid, I can pick my own men.
But you need someone.
I'm must trying to get
you a head start.
Now, there's a lot of
guys in my family.
Very eligible,
some reasonably attractive.
I want you to have the cream.
Sid!
All right.
It's none of my business.
Aah...
But I know people.
Hey, take these two.
Jamaica, grand lido.
Alaska, cruise, 5 bucks.
You win, 5 bucks.
I win, you meet my
cousin Norman,
the lawyer.
Deal.
Won't you come this way, please.
So, how can I help you?
We're looking for a
real swinging spot
for our honeymoon.
You know, water
ski, snorkel,
dance.
Have you ever been to Alaska?
Ok.
Telefono. Tu mama.
Ma!
Hi, sweetheart.
How's the play date going?
It's ok.
Yeah? Is everything else ok?
Chill out, mom. US girls
can take care of ourselves.
Dr. Peter.
What, mom?
Nothing, honey. I'm
at the doctor's.
I'm gonna be home as
soon as i'm...
As soon as I'm done.
We're ready for you now.
Right, I gotta
go, sweetheart.
Now, you sure you're all right?
Don't worry, mom.
And if you gotta get a shot,
don't be scared.
Just take a deep breath
and think of good things.
I will. Bye.
You'll never believe what
my daughter just said to me.
Is this really necessary?
Ellie, the oral antibiotics your
doctor prescribed you are not effective.
I'm gonna have to get rid of
the infection first and foremost.
Yes, but a shot? Really?
I'll tell you what.
You close your eyes
and it'll all be
over in a minute.
I can't close my eyes.
All right, I'll close mine.
Wait a second. You're
the doctor.
I don't know what a
good idea that is.
Thank you.
That wasn't so bad, was it?
You're done. She
gave me the shot.
No, she gave me the shot.
Why, do you want one? Helen!
No. Pass.
I'm gonna have to
monitor you closely.
The chronic inflammation in
conjunction with
the deep invaginations on the
dark side of the palatine means...
The tonsils are
gonna have to come out.
Are you getting enough rest?
Rest?
I have a job, a
daughter, I'm not married.
I know. Una told me.
Right, una.
In lieu of your hectic schedule,
how about I make dinner?
No, no, no, no. That...
That would just never work out.
Why? Well, i...
I, um, spend nights with
my daughter.
I don't know if she told
you that part, but...
Well, then, how about for
you and your daughter...
Autumn, isn't it?
Right. Autumn.
Well, maybe if I
could prepare dinner.
But the whole point is
that you need rest.
Please let me. I'll
barely lift a finger.
Autumn, black or white?
Black.
Aah!
Ok... is that him?!
It better not be. The
food is not here yet.
Keep the change.
Are you ok?
Aah!
Is that him?!
Ok. All right. All right.
Light the garbage and I
will hide the candles. Go!
No! Come here!
I will...
I will light the candles,
then you'll hide the
garbage. Go!
Hi.
Hi.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Do you... do you want to come in?
No, I just thought i'd...
Sure. Yeah.
Quick! Throw
me the ball!
Autumn, you ok?
My... I'm so sorry.
I... i...
Hey... hey now...
Come on. Step into my office.
Ooh! What do we have here?
What's that here?
It really hurts.
I know.
What do you suggest we do?
Operate?
Yes! I... well, on
second thought,
I don't think that's
necessary, unfortunately.
But what else?
I hit my head once and
mommy put ice on it.
Ice! You know, you're a genius.
That's exactly what it needs.
Why don't we go get some, ok?
Come on.
Well, you know, doctors get paid
a lot of money for
prescribing ice.
Not as much as
bartenders, of course.
I want to
be a veterinarian.
You do?
Well, take it from me you're
going to be a fabulous vegetarian.
Veterinarian, silly.
I'm terribly
sorry. Did I say that?
Come on.
Did you know that the lobe is an
unexplored island of sensitivity?
You're not kidding.
You're wound up pretty tight.
Well, what would the
good doctor prescribe?
Well, I'm basically an ears,
nose, and throat man myself.
I know what you're thinking.
The answer is... it's just no.
Mommy?
Aah!
Hi, sweetheart.
Thank you for
examining my ears, doctor.
Your throat's not
so bad, either.
Can I cuddle with you guys?
Um... no, sweetheart.
How come?
Well...
Because.
It was ok with daddy.
One minute.
Mommy?
I can't sleep. Can
you read to me?
Autumn, honey, I have...
We have company.
Please? Just for a minute?
Ok.
You get undressed, get into bed.
I'll be right
back, ok? All right.
Pick a story out.
I'm sorry.
Being a mommy comes first.
I understand.
Listen, I had a wonderful time.
Me, too.
When can I see the
two of you again?
Well, I'd say tomorrow, but
I don't want to scare you.
Ok. How about tomorrow?
Boo. Eek.
Good night.
Good night.
Sid?
Mommy?
Sid, is that you?
Who is it?
Autumn, stay in your room. I'll
be there in a minute.
Sid?
Jack!
No. It was my
first date in 6 months,
and Jack shows up
drunk at my back door.
He was mumbling something
about the alarm system.
He finally passed
out on my sofa.
I once saw a show about
restraining orders.
No. I mean, Jack's a
jerk, but he's harmless.
You haven't said a
word about Jesse.
Rumor has it you
two really hit it off.
Did you talk to him already?
Yeah, I talked to
him. I'm not telling you.
You know, this is a
new role for me.
You don't have to rub it in.
He has the most beautiful eyes.
Watch it.
Well, keep still, please.
Well, I've got to run, kiddo.
I'm really happy for you.
Hey, una... do me a favor.
Yeah. Name it.
Scrape your nails on
a blackboard,
call me bubba...
Anything but kiddo.
Consider it done. I'll
talk to you later, ok?
Una? Yeah?
Thanks for, you know...
Ok. Bye.
Choo!
Allergies.
Are you the creep from the
collection agency?
No, no. I'm the bet.
The bet?
Yeah, well, you know... sid's
cousin, Norman.
You know... the lawyer.
The fella you thought was
following you.
I'm so sorry. Please,
have a seat.
I'm... I'm Ellie.
Hi, Ellie.
Yeah?
I won. Pay up.
I'm working.
Take a break.
Choo!
Here. Kleenex?
Thank you.
This is
very embarrassing.
I mean, whenever I get nervous,
I have these sneezing attacks,
and I'm a shy fellow, and...
Choo!
God bless you. Thank you.
So, you're a lawyer?
Yep. I'm one
of those, yeah.
Everyone in the family wanted
me to be a doctor,
but i... no, with
my fragile immune system,
I would never have lived
through pre-med.
I could have used a good
lawyer a few months ago.
I know. Sid explained
it all to me.
He did?
Well, see, I'm a
criminal lawyer,
and divorce isn't my field,
but i... i know that a divorce can
be a very traumatic experience.
You must be glad that
it's behind you now?
Well, I mean, it's not
final, but it may as well be.
Say...
Would... would you like to, um...
Go to a movie with me some
night or something?
Norman, you seem very
sweet, and this...
It's not personal...
I'll take an actifed before
the first show.
Norman, I'm just not, um...
I... I'm just...
Look, i... I'm not... not... not
coming on to you
romantically or anything.
I... i was just thinking that... well,
maybe we could go to a movie
and just... Talk maybe.
Just friends?
Just friends.
Ok.
Hey, it's me.
Is she ready? Let's go.
Autumn, your father's
here. Get your things.
Hi, Jack.
How you doing, kiddo?
Ok. Thanks for getting
here on time.
New car?
Yeah, right.
You didn't read your lawyer's
financial evaluation of me.
I couldn't afford the
gas for that thing.
No, that's a lease. Good
for business.
What business are
you in nowadays?
Same old, same old.
You know, I got a
deal here, a deal there.
Here or there? I don't seem
to remember a here or a there.
Well, that's good. That's
very nice, kiddo.
Very funny.
Jack, we do need to talk.
I'm having trouble with
Autumn's tuition.
I have a cracked muffler.
My boiler...
Hey, I'm tapped out, all
right? Leave me alone.
Let me tell
you something, Jack...
Hey, sweetheart. Hi.
Hi, daddy.
Mommy... could I
stay with you guys?
Hey, you're coming
with me this weekend.
You're gonna have some
fun with your daddy.
Yeah, Autumn.
Autumn, you forgot your
jacket. Hi.
This is... Jesse.
Yeah.
Ok. You are gonna love
your daddy's new car. Wow.
It's really cool.
Check it out. It
is, isn't it?
Well, he seems real comfortable.
You didn't waste any time.
Listen to me, you
son of a bitch,
I've had enough of your snide
remarks to last me a lifetime.
I've got more.
Are you supervising her
television, by the way?
No...
I don't have a TV.
Yeah, right.
Autumn, put your seat belt on.
Have a wonderful weekend,
sweetie.
Hi. Hey.
When was that taken?
Right after Jack
and I got married.
We honeymooned in Mexico.
He got himself involved in
some crazy business deal.
God, it was just such a
mess from the beginning.
Except for Autumn.
Damn.
Shh. Relax.
Relax and breathe.
Breathe in... Breathe out.
Breathe in... Breathe out.
Breathe in, breathe out.
This is all very weird.
What could possible be
weird about this?
Everything. Everything.
How about this?
Boy.
You know, you don't know
this about me,
but I'm the kind of person who
takes everything literally.
Like, for example, if you were
to say to me... i don't know, um...
I wanna make love to you.
I would... I'm the kind of person
who would take that literally.
How am I supposed to take that?
Literally.
god. What a weekend.
My god.
The one-strike pitch: Nixon whacks
and fouls it off
to the pirate dugout
on the first base side.
God, what a weekend.
She's asleep. You
can come out now.
I thought she'd never pass out.
She's not here that often.
Good.
Doesn't this guy have anything
better to do with his money?
Flowers, flowers. Day
in, day out. Flowers.
It looks like a funeral
parlor around here.
I thought you'd
be happy for me, sid.
I finally found a great guy.
Yeah, but he's not a relative.
What about Norman?
Norman.
Norman.
Norman. I like Norman.
We're gonna go to
the movies tonight.
So what's your big
shot-doctor-prince charming
gonna say about that?
Why? He has nothing to
worry about.
Thrilled to hear it.
Besides, he has to work late.
Una's gonna stay over and
help me with Autumn,
take me to the
hospital tomorrow.
Look, I know that Norman
is not a big shot doctor,
and granted, he's not the most
attractive guy in the world,
but let me tell you
something about this man.
He's a good stickball player.
He's good to his mother.
I could relate to
that guy. I think every man...
There's a certain sensitivity.
Well, I've never seen a
kick boxer movie before.
I-I like all kinds of movies...
as long as they're in color.
Black and white makes
me uncomfortable.
Ok. I know. I know.
You had the worst
time of your life.
No, it was not the
worst time of my life.
Really?
Really? Yes.
You're not just saying that?
Why are you still awake?
Well, we've been drawing.
You know, she's quite a
little artist.
Did you like the movie, mom?
She hated it.
No.
Yeah, she hated it so much, she
wouldn't even eat her popcorn.
No eating 24
hours before surgery.
Doctor's orders.
Jesse is so cool.
Sid told me all about Jesse.
I think it's very healthy for a woman
to date 2 men at the same time.
Autumn, why don't
you go get upstairs,
and I'll tuck you in to
bed in a minute, ok?
Ok. Ok.
Go on. Good night.
Well, it was very nice to
meet you, Norman.
Ellie's told me wonderful
things... well, you know...
No... i mean, yes... thank you.
Well, I guess
I'll... go take a bath.
Well, you don't need any
help from US, do you?
No. Thank you.
Good night. Night.
Night.
Just friends.
Just friends... no, I was
about to sneeze on you.
That's why I was glad
you caught me.
Well, I had a really good
time tonight.
I mean, I know you hated
the movie and everything,
but I had a nice time.
Norman, I had fun, too.
You did?
Well... but you hated the movie,
and I know, because you see
an awful lot of movies, so...
How do you know that?
Well, I had a friend run a
credit check on you.
What?
Of course. Just to
see the kind of things...
Jeez, Norman!
Where you go to shop, and
what you like...
What kind of thing is
that to do to anybody?
Well, just one of the
things I found out
is you use your credit card
an awful lot to
go to the movies.
Norman, that's an
invasion of privacy.
Nah. Lawyers are like that.
You know, when you
date nowadays,
you got to know something
about the other person,
and a credit check is the
best way to find out.
I mean, like your credit,
for example.
It was fine till you met Jack,
and then... pfft... bingo, out
the window.
Believe me, don't I know it.
But what's strange is
Jack's credit
when he was married to you,
and now it's as different
as night and day.
What do you mean?
Well, he's squeaky clean.
No. You must have a
different Jack west.
I don't know. It's
the same social.
It would cost him a fortune
to get a credit repair job.
Yeah, but why... why would he
bother? I don't get it.
Well, let's say that...
That he wants to
buy into a major company
that's a public company.
No. I mean,
he just doesn't have that kind of money.
You... you must have the
wrong Jack west.
Same social.
Excuse me. Ellie?
Sorry to bother you.
Um, could you show me
where the spare towels are?
Not now, una. I'll be
there in a minute.
Ok.
What kind of deal?
7 figure stuff.
You know, it takes a lot of
money to make a big play like that.
Yeah.
Well, it's getting late.
I better be going.
Well, drive safely.
You know I
will. I always do.
Good night. Good night, Norman.
Sid has my number.
Son of a bitch!
What?
That son of a bitch is hiding
money from me and my baby.
I mean, I don't know if
it's true, but...
You can't worry about that now.
We have to pack. You've got to
get up early in the morning.
You know, you're going to
the hospital... Ok?
Yeah, ok.
All right.
Dr. Bruce, telephone, please.
I want to talk to my lawyer.
Yes, well, I am
more unreachable than he is.
I'm sedated.
She doesn't sound sedated.
This is gonna knock the
wind right out of her sails.
You just tell him that my husband
is trying to pull a fast one... whoa!
In a minute, she won't care
if her husband's
dating a donkey.
Ok. Wow!
Hello? Yes. You just tell him
that when I get
out of this hospital,
i'm... i'm... I'm going to
go... To Disneyland.
Go to Disneyland.
Would you like to go with me?
Wow.
How you doing, champ?
Hi.
Yeah. It looks like it's
getting smaller all the time.
And how's my patient?
You drive me crazy! Ooohhh!
I see you've been prepped.
Man! It's wonderful!
You should get prepped, too!
What's the matter? No!
Ellie, we're gonna be taking
you to O.R. soon.
Everything will be ok.
Aah! Aah!
No! No!
There's nothing to be afraid of.
No! No!
Aah!
Aah!
No!
Aah! Aah!
It'll all be over soon.
Why... why... why would anybody
want to hurt a dove?
You... you have the
most beautiful eyes.
Ooh. Ja vol. Good choice.
Anything less macabre?
This isn't heart
surgery, you know.
You want the
theme from deep throat?
How about some hammer?
Rap? Strictly prostate.
Is that remark racist or sexist?
We play I
am woman every tube tie.
You are such a child.
Ok. The candy store is open.
I got a million of 'em.
Haven't been testing the
merchandise lately, have you, Gabe?
You know one anaesthesiologist
who doesn't have a sweet tooth?
And they're off.
130 over 80.
Pulse 87.
3.5%.
You've done
this before, haven't you?
There's nothing like the
smell of fried flesh
first thing in the morning.
Just another second. Drop
it down below 3.
Going down.
Lingerie, David lynch, fellini.
What are you doing for
lunch, Gabe?
What do you got in mind?
Just food.
Damn!
Looking good, Gabe. Shed
a few pounds?
God, I hate
being a sex object.
Blood
pressure's dropping.
What do you
got? 80 over 50.
She's not ventilating.
41.
Hook the tube. Fuck!
Come on. Drag it out.
We're losing
her. - 17.
How could this be happening?
Atropine, goddamn it!
One milligram.
Check the airway, Gabe.
It's clear. It's all clear.
Stay with US.
Come on. Lidocaine now!
V-fib. Shit!
Flatline.
Flatline!
That is not possible! Epi! Epi!
Charge.
Clear.
Nothing.
Charge. Clear.
Nothing.
Charge. Clear.
We got something.
47.
80 over 60.
89 over 64.
That ain't too bad.
You ok, doctor?
Shit. Jesse, what the
hell do you want from me?
Look, I'm sorry that
your lady friend had such...
You still shooting the
fentanyl, Gabe?
Jesse, you got to be out
of your mind to think...
What the hell were
you doing back there?!
Jesse, she was
friggin' hypoxic, man.
The endotracheal
tube wasn't ventilated...
Bullshit! Classic symptoms.
Wrong dilutions of epinephrine!
You son of a bitch! You
almost killed her!
Fucking asshole. You
broke my fucking nose!
You listen to me. You're
through here. You're finished.
You're history. I'm gonna
bring you before the board
and make sure you can't get
a job in a fucking pharmacy!
He hasn't moved since
she came in here.
Everything will be all right.
I love you.
Is mommy all right?
She's gonna be just fine.
What happened?
Dr. Peter's gonna take
care of everything.
Your mom's gonna
be good as new, ok?
I'll be right back.
I don't think you
should go in there.
It wouldn't be good for
you or her, you get it?
I'll tell you... but mommy...
Shut up!
Jesus, Jack. Would you relax?
Autumn...
I wanna see my mommy!
I know you want to
see your mommy. Listen...
Can I trust you to
be strong?
I'm gonna let you
peek through the window,
but it's not
gonna look very good.
There's lots of
machines and wires,
but your mommy's gonna
be just fine.
She's only sleeping, ok?
Are you ready? Ok.
Don't worry, mom.
Just take a deep breath
and think of good things.
I want to know what
the fuck happened.
Don't tell me to calm
down, you asshole.
You blew it.
I don't want to hear your
fucking excuses.
Your part of this
deal was to kill her.
Subtle? There's
nothing subtle about dead.
Look, dead is just fucking dead.
All right.
No, I just want to
meet with you.
I don't give a shit how
dangerous it is.
He hung up on me, that fuck.
Calm down, baby.
You know I'll take care of
everything, don't you?
I wasn't cut out for this shit.
You smoke and drink too much.
You'll make yourself sick.
You know, you're gonna kill
yourself one of these days.
Talking about this
drug and that drug.
Dilutions, 200,000 parts. Jesus!
What am I? A
fucking anaesthesiologist?
That was his job.
You're getting dangerous, Jack.
You know, when you wound up
drunk at Ellie's back door the other night,
I'm surprised you
didn't tell her everything.
Jesus. Who are you?
Who... i mean, who the
fuck are you to tell me...
Without me, you're nothing.
Fuck you. Later.
Without me, you had a
worthless shell of a company.
I brought my friend into it.
Without me, you're nothing.
I would have turned that company
around. That was my company. I...
Sure, Jack. We all
need each other.
You, me, and him.
If you want the money, you
better keep cool.
I'd like to kill that
son of a bitch.
He's supposed to know everything
there is to know about drugs.
What do we do now?
We do it ourselves.
Yeah, right.
Remember that drug he
was telling US about?
Bethanical.
She's in the hospital.
What a perfect place for
heart failure.
Yeah. Where do we get the drug?
I'll get it.
He owes US.
No, I can't do it.
You don't have to, babe.
I'll take care of everything.
You are one cold
bitch, kiddo.
I'm glad you're on my side.
You're clear. All right.
Hey, where do you
think you're going?
Hey, buddy.
3, please.
Aaarrrggghhh.
Hey!
Hey! What do you
think you're doing?
No, no, no. It's
me. It's me. Norman.
What? It's me, for
crying out loud.
Norman?! What's gotten into you?
This thing's beginning to
give me a rash.
The spup? Is he
cute? Is this a cute man?
I said "spot," you understand.
Is this a
beautiful man?
Such a heart.
Parents?
Hi. This
is my cousin Norman.
We just dropped in to get a
good price on a lobotomy.
Could you help US?
You came to the right place.
Yeah... you might
be looking for this.
It's just a hobby of mine.
I'm sort of a back-seat doctor.
Well, then you'd
want proctology.
It's just down the
hall to the...
That's very cute.
Come on, let's go.
We'll see you later.
Come on. It's
feeding time, Kong.
Thank you, fellas.
If you need
US, we'll be right outside.
Can I stay?
Sure.
You scared the hell out of me.
I did?
How badly?
Almost lost you.
I find myself in situations with
patients daily,
and they... they just
go. They go. I...
You mean so much to me.
You've got such spirit.
I couldn't have saved
you without it.
I hear you make great waffles.
She wouldn't let go.
She was like a magnet. I
took her on my late rounds.
Una seemed more than happy to
let me take her for the night.
When can I
taste... your waffles?
Honey, anytime.
I think I got some on
me somewhere here.
I think that monkey took them.
I got a better idea.
I know a place where just
the 3 of US could go.
It's on the beach. It's
a paradise.
I've always wanted...
To go to paradise.
Hey. It hurts?
It's hard to swallow.
I bet. Better take a look.
Open.
Once again.
And one more.
And there's nothing like
the smell of frying flesh
first thing in the morning.
What did you just say?
I'm not sure.
I'll check up on
you in a couple hours.
He looks like the
same Jack west.
He had a gold mine with that
computer information network,
and now he's in heavy on it,
and they're
gonna take it public.
I'm surprised you
didn't skywrite it
outside of Ellie's window.
Well, what do you want
me to do, sid?
He's her husband, and
he's scamming her.
All right. All
right. Look into it,
but do not, I repeat,
do not tell her anything.
Now report to me. Do
you understand?
She doesn't need the
aggravation.
You got it?
Right. Let's get out of here.
Hi, doc. How's our girl?
Hi. She's doing great.
That's nice. She's
doing really well.
Why can't you
be more like him?
Him? Him.
Don't start, sid.
Hiya, boys.
Can I go in?
Sure.
I like a man with hair
on his chest.
I like woman with
hair on her head.
Peek-a-boo. Hello?
Una.
Hi. How are you doing?
Great, I guess.
God, it sure makes you wonder.
It sure does.
Here you go, sweetie.
This for you.
What do you say?
Thank you.
My pleasure.
I brought you this. I remembered
how much you liked them.
A chocolate milk shake.
What's the matter, babe?
I... i get these feelings.
Almost like I can remember...
Remember what?
I don't know.
Tell you what. You wipe
the slate clean, you know?
All bad thoughts can
go to hell. Right?
You said it.
Enjoy it. You deserve it.
Can I have some?
No, babe. See, because
your mommy's
got a really sore
throat. You know?
And she just had an operation.
She's only allowed to
have liquids. Ok?
It's ok, sweetie. You
can have a sip.
I'm gonna take Autumn tonight.
I think that's best.
I thought I was
gonna stay with Jesse.
No, you're
gonna stay with me, ok?
Sweetie, go with una.
Let me get your jacket.
We'll have lots of time
to spend with Jesse.
Tonight I want to know you're
home safe in your own bed, ok?
Yes, mom.
Don't worry. You
know your baby's
gonna be safe with
me, don't you?
Ok, say good-bye to your mommy.
Good-bye, sweetie.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Go wait outside.
Sleep well. Ok?
Ok.
You look great.
Ok. Bye.
You think we can go
in? I think we can go in.
Bye, boys.
It's about time.
See you, sid. Bye, norm.
See you, kiddo.
Why don't you take
off that monkey suit?
I can't. I left my pants in
the trunk of my car.
Besides, I'm getting... i'm
getting a rash or something. I...
Cheetah and Tarzan, you
want to say ciao to the lady
so I can give her her
medication, please?
Medication? For the pain?
Yes! Dr. Peter wants
her to rest.
Choo!
Watch it, cheetah. This
is a hospital.
All right.
Will you take this?
Sure.
May I?
We're not supposed to
feed the animals.
Well, I just
need something to wash
my antihistamine down
with, if you don't mind.
It seems a shame to
waste a milk shake.
All right, just... just take it.
I don't believe it!
Don't you know it is not polite
to take somebody
else's milk shake?
Somebody's who's lying
in bed sick.
Someone you're trying to impress. You know,
you're really...
Give me the water! Give
me the water!
Get out of here!
Girl, you got some
crazy friends.
Yeah, but they're good friends.
Now you just give in to it.
You deserve the rest.
See you.
Yeah, yeah. I know, Jack.
I know. What do
you want me to do,
blow it down her goddamn throat?
You're such a coward, Jack.
You know we can't take
any chances.
I think your kid's up. I
better call you right back.
Ok, the candy
store is open!
Have you been testing the
merchandise lately?
B.p.
She's not ventilating.
No, that's
not possible.
Help me!
Aah!
Everything will be all right.
I love you.
Mommy, this truck has
been following US.
He's been behind US for
the longest time.
He's probably not following
US, sweetheart.
Isn't this where Jesse
told US to turn off?
Yeah.
He has been following US.
See, honey? He's
not following US.
I used to play that game when
I was a little girl.
Mommy!
Autumn, fasten your seat belt.
Look out!
Aah!
Autumn, are you ok?
Autumn, are you ok?
Aah!
Damn, lady! What's
the matter with you?
Who are you? What do you want?
Lady, I been trying to
get you to stop
for the last 10 miles.
You're leaking something
awful under this car.
It could be brake fluid.
No. No. Thank you very much.
There's a gas
station down the road
about a mile or 2,
just before you
get to the beach.
Now, I'd get that checked.
Ok, I will. Thanks.
Ok?
Bye.
Ok. It's all
right. It's all right.
So you ran out of brake fluid?
I don't want to think what would
have happened if he hadn't stopped US.
Be careful, sweetie!
I will!
Tell her don't go in the ocean.
Don't go in the ocean.
I won't.
Don't go near the ocean.
Don't go near the ocean.
The ocean, the waves.
The ocean, the waves...
Would you come on?
Have fun. Have fun, sweetie.
I will.
Bye.
The broken glass, the jellyfish
that washed up on the shore.
I know. The pollution, the,
oil spills.
Heh heh. The ozone layer.
The ozone layer. Exactly.
Jesse, she hasn't been
acting herself.
She's been very subdued lately.
Kids go through changes.
She just saw her
mother in the hospital.
She nearly got
into a car accident.
Yeah, I guess.
Come here.
What's wrong?
Jesse, I remember things...
From the operation.
You were traumatized.
There's no telling how the mind
will interpret the
healing process.
I remember you.
Me?
You remember me?
At the end, you always
say, "I love you."
And I do.
Got anything less macabre?
The isn't heart
surgery, you know.
God, help me.
Please help me. I don't
want to remember this.
It's gonna be all right.
I don't get it, Alvin. Why
did you want US to meet here?
It's the last place
anyone would ever suspect.
Besides, this is where things
like this always take place.
Yeah.
Well, time for
US to get to work.
Jesus.
Is this the same Jack west?
Yes. Most definitely. This
is the gentleman.
Well, who were his partners?
This guy, another
guy, and a lady.
Well, that's pretty
helpful, Alvin.
"This guy, another
guy, and a lady."
Their names, Alvin. What
are their names?
How should I know?
Well, what's the name of
the corporation?
Norman, that was
not part of the deal.
This is exactly like it's
supposed to happen.
"Corvidae, incorporated."
Perfect.
Alvin? Alvin? What
are you doing?
I've always wanted to
break up a fight.
Alvin!
Yes.
The number here is 555-9872.
My goodness.
I will. Ok. Bye.
Do you need anything?
Not a thing. Who was that?
Sid.
I don't want to go back.
I know, sweetheart. Isn't
it great here?
Autumn?
You'll protect mommy, won't you?
Autumn, sweetie, are you ok?
You will protect
mommy, won't you?
Forever and ever, darling.
I'll protect
mommy forever and ever.
To Ellie and Autumn,
two of the loveliest girls
on the planet...
Forever safe with me.
Forever... and ever safe with me.
What can you say about
Ellie and Autumn
other than... Drink up.
Going down. Lingerie, David
lynch, fellini.
I'm sorry.
It's all right. It's all right.
Please don't let anything
bad happen to mommy.
I won't. I promise.
I gotcha. I gotcha...
Yes...
Ok, that's the right door.
I gotcha, gotcha, gotcha.
I... holy shit.
What's she doing here?
Ok, turn around.
Turn around. Come on.
Turn... choo!
What was that?
I don't know.
Go check it out.
Look out. Hey, get
out of the way.
No, not now.
Dumb fuck.
What do you know about the phenomena of
consciousness during general anaesthesia?
She's repeating entire phrases.
I don't want to ask her any more
questions. It may trigger pain.
She's already having nightmares.
She's not just a
patient, doctor.
I love her.
Well, see what you can find out
and I'll see you at the
hospital on Monday, ok?
Thanks.
Hi.
Hi. Listening?
Who were you talking
to? What's wrong with me?
Ellie, you're a
medical phenomena.
You had enough
drugs in your system
to put an elephant to sleep.
Yet you had complete recall.
Should I be flattered?
Well, technically, you
were asleep.
But you still remember.
And I remember more every day.
Less than 1% of all
surgery patients
have any recollection at all.
I was talking to a
colleague of mine,
a Dr. Fisher who's willing to
help you with your nightmares.
I'm growing fond of them.
I like hearing you say "i
love you" over and over.
Autumn?
Autumn, honey, I can see
you in the reflection.
I can't sleep.
Can I cuddle with you guys?
Sure. Come here.
What's goin' on, kiddo?
Hello?
Ellie?
Norman? What is it?
Sid would kill me if
he knew that I called,
but i...
Norman, what's going on?
Well, I feel you're in
some kind of danger.
Danger?
I know it sounds crazy,
but you gotta trust me on this.
Stay away from the hospital.
Norman, what is going on?
What are you talking about?
I'll explain it when I
have all the facts.
Just stay away from
the hospital.
Don't tell anyone I
called, especially una.
Ok. Ok. Bye.
I know, I know. It's not for me.
It's just a friend.
Mommy, are you ok?
Yeah, sweetheart, I think it's
just the flu or something.
Let's see.
Autumn, I want you to
take your mother inside.
I'm gonna go to the
car and get my bag.
I want to take a look at you.
Sid, I got
something to show you.
Yeah. Where can I meet you?
Fine.
That's what I was afraid of.
What's the matter?
There's an abscess where the
soft tissue was traumatized.
It's probably
draining on its own,
but it's potentially dangerous.
How dangerous?
I'm gonna have to take
you back to the hospital.
The hospital?
Sid, sid, not so fast.
You'll blow the whole routine.
Sid, this is important.
Yeah, so is your health. What
do you got there?
Jack west. That's Ellie's ex.
Yeah, I know the guy.
And this is una.
Yeah, so, what's the big deal?
Well, una's wearing a nightie.
A nightie?
A nightie. And
she's in Jack's house.
A nightie? Yes.
Let me see that. Here.
Jesus, she's so
fine. Lucky guy.
Yeah, but she's supposed
to be Ellie's best friend.
So? They're
divorced, aren't they?
Not yet. They're separated.
There's a big difference.
So, who is this guy?
That's Gabe polskavitz.
A threesome?
He was
Ellie's anaesthesiologist.
That's disgusting.
You don't get it, do you, sid?
So I don't know from pinkie.
Dr. Peter said
that Ellie almost lost her
life on the table
because something went
wrong with the anaesthesia.
With the anaesthesia?
Yes.
It's a conspiracy, sid.
They planned the whole thing.
2 men and a woman.
What are you talking about?
The officers of the corporation.
2 men and a woman.
Jack was still married to
Ellie when he hit it big.
Community property.
That's what I'm talking about.
This whole thing is
about community property.
What kind of
money could there be?
Big money, sid. Big money.
It's a computer
network information service.
Every doctor's office with a
p.C. Can hook into it directly,
and... and get up-to-date
medical data.
Why couldn't you think of
something like that?
Don't start with
me, sid. Please.
How come Ellie doesn't
know about it?
Well, the company was brain dead
when Jack was
conned into buying it.
It was an information
service with no information.
That's where una comes in.
She's the link. You see,
she learns one thing
on Gabe's pillow one night,
and tells Jack the next
night on his pillow.
Jeez. I hope they're
using condoms.
Hoo hoo hoo. Ha ha.
Wait, sid, I'm not finished.
Community property, sid.
These guys own 33% of
half the company.
Ellie owns the other half.
Good for her.
No, not good for her. These
guys want it all.
If fact, I think that these
are the guys who...
Well, they tried to kill
her on the operating table.
Well, what do we do?
Well...
We need just one
more piece of evidence.
What?
Corporate files.
If I can get my hands on them,
then we'll be over the top.
But then what?
Well, then we'll call the
cops and the d.A.
Be careful, Norman.
And don't do anything without
calling me first.
Sid?
I'm so thirsty.
You'll like.
Please. I don't want to
go to the hospital.
I know how you feel. I
don't like it much myself.
Mommy, what's gonna happen to me
if something bad happens to
you in the hospital?
Sweetheart, nothing
bad's gonna happen to me...
Is it?
I don't want to
take any chances.
Not with this. Not with you.
Alvin... listen.
You've done this for me a
hundred times before.
It's all yours, Alvin.
Sorry, Norman, look what
happened to me last time.
Look...
It's not my fault
that you decided you
were John Wayne.
Ok. Ok.
But this time it's gonna
cost you, buster.
How much?
250 smackeroos.
Done.
Yes?
You were supposed to be in
court 15 minutes ago.
I... i know, bernice.
What are you doing?
Testing. I'm just getting
ready for court.
Don't worry about it. Is
that a microphone?
You can go now. I'm
gonna get my jacket on.
But thank you for reminding me.
Hello, Alvin? Are
you still there?
Yeah. Now, this time I
want the switcheroo
to take place at the
rodeo bar and grill.
What are you talking about?
I just need you to
send me the stuff now.
That's no fun.
Exactly what do you need?
I need you to get into the
corporate files of corvidae, inc.
And get me the names of
the shareholders.
I'll have it by 12:30.
No, I need you to
fax it to me now.
I can't fax that stuff
until after
everyone goes to lunch.
Do you want me to go to jail?
No, of course not.
Ok. After everyone gets
to lunch.
And next time I will take you
to the, rodeo bar and grill.
Jesus. What a dope.
I don't want to be here.
Just trust me.
Testing, testing.
So, what's in it for you, Gabe?
Who the hell are you?
I'm the guy who was taking
your picture the other night
when you were with
Jack west and una.
You're the idiot.
Yeah, I'm that idiot. Really
pissed him off.
Well, they must be camera shy.
Why don't you bug off?
How about you, Gabe? Are
you camera shy? You know...
Look, look, I don't
know who you are,
I don't know what you're after,
but you really
picked a bad time.
I'll bet.
So, why'd you try to
kill her, Gabe?
Was it for the money? Lots
of money?
You bastard.
I didn't blow 8 years of med
school for anybody's money,
and I'm not the kind of guy
who would take a life because
of some stinking payoff.
It was a mistake. It
was a goddamn mistake.
I don't know what else it
could have been.
If it was a mistake, why were
you meeting with Jack west?
He was her husband, for
Christ sake.
I just wanted to explain, to
apologize to her.
I wanted to save my job.
I don't know what went wrong.
Jesus
Christ, the third partner.
Jesus Christ. Sid!
Come on. Turn over.
Help me. Somebody. Please. Get
a gurney over here.
Would you mind not
smoking in here, please?
We're a little
touchy today, aren't we?
Yeah, well, some of
US want to make it to 40.
How old are you, Jack?
39.
You'll stay healthier drinking
this stuff.
Well, maybe if you put a
little scotch in it.
This'll hit the spot.
Daddy's little girl?
Jesus. Where did you get that?
I found it in her room.
Are there any more like that?
Not for now.
But una has a way of making sure
they're neither seen nor heard.
You're crazy. That's my kid.
Kind of funny I'm not in
the picture?
Do something. Do something.
You're so easy, Jack.
Fuck... Off.
Guess I'm not on your
side anymore, kiddo.
Please help.
Help. He needs help.
Would somebody
help? Please? Por favor?
¡Rapido! ¡rapido!
Looks like they don't speak
English, kiddo.
It's a heart attack. He's
having a heart attack.
Telefono nueve-uno-uno.
Yeah, what is it?
Sid, your aunt
lili's on the phone.
Aunt lili? Did I
forget her birthday?
Aunt lili!
What?
Whoa, whoa, whoa. I
can't understand you.
An accident?
Cousin Norman?
Now, don't you worry none, girl.
Dr. Peter's gonna fix
you up real good.
There's something not right.
My baby.
Shh. Just relax. Just relax.
Autumn!
I'm right here, mommy.
Call downstairs. Ask
for Dr. Fisher.
See if Dr. Fisher works
down here.
Dial zero. Go, honey.
Yes, mommy.
Hello?
I'll call you back.
Sid, what are you doing?
Don't ask.
Can I help you with anything?
Suit yourself.
Very good, Norman.
What? That's impossible.
What's this for?
It's your pre-op medication.
Pre-op?
Surgery.
No. No.
Now, listen. Calm down, girl.
You're in good hands here.
Stop it.
Dr. Peter's orders.
I want
to speak to Dr. Peter.
He said they've never heard
of Dr. Fisher.
Now, listen, girl. There's
nothing to worry about here.
Just go with it.
Mommy! Mommy!
Sleep well.
"The story of the dove,
by Autumn west, second grade."
Put the tube in.
I feel you're in some
kind of danger.
Everything will be all
right. I love you.
She's desaturating. Going down,
lingerie, David lynch, fellini.
Close your
eyes and fall asleep.
Can I have some?
Sleep well.
Aah! Could
be brake fluid.
She's not
just a patient, doctor.
I love her.
Sweetie, I can see
you in the reflection.
Speaking to a colleague of
mine, Dr. Fisher.
Hey said they've
never heard of Dr. Fisher.
Aah!
No!
You see, doctor?
I love you.
Where's your mother?
They took her to
have an operation.
You're coming with me, girl.
No! Get away!
What's going on here?
Hi.
I've been taking
care of her
and I'd like her to
come with me.
I don't want to go with you.
I want to wait here for mommy.
Child, has this lady been
taking care of you?
Ellie?
Ellie, we're going to operate.
Everything will be all right.
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
Has she been taking care of you?
Then I think you
gotta go with her.
You know, a hospital really
isn't a healthy place for a child.
Ain't it the truth.
Don't tell anyone I called...
Cheers.
Especially una.
Come with
una, sweetheart. It's ok.
Give me your hand. Give
me your hand.
No.
I don't want to go with you.
Come on.
I don't want to go with you.
Thank you.
Ok.
Jesse and I aren't seeing
each other anymore.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Just relax. Relax.
What's the matter with her?
1% of isoflora.
Jesse, something's not right.
1% isoflora now.
Stay away from the hospital.
Please.
Just relax.
Just... can you breathe for me?
Can you breathe for
me, sweetheart?
Just breathe.
Can you just do this one
thing for me, please?
Mommy, what's gonna happen to me
if something bad happens to
you in the hospital?
Come on. Breathe for me.
"She kept on walking around in circles.
She had been betrayed."
Unh!
Get the orderlies in here.
Don't fight her out of this.
Are you all right?
Somebody stop her!
No!
God!
Security
to O.R. one...
Let me go!
Open up!
Just stand still!
Aah!
You're gonna pay
attention to me.
You've been nothing but trouble
since the first day I met you.
You're gonna start listening to
me now, aren't you?
No!
Autumn!
Mommy!
Autumn!
Mommy!
Mommy, she's taking me!
See ya, kiddo.
Let me help you up.
No!
Mommy!
Aah!
Where do you
think you're going?
Mommy?
Over here. This way.
Mommy, are you ok?
Over here.
"She was very beautiful,
"and gentle. I asked my
mom why she wasn't afraid,
"and she said the dove
knew she was safe with me.
"So the dove built her
nest, had her baby,
"and I kept them safe.
"But one day, 3 gigantic
crows flew over the nest.
"They circled above the
mother dove and her baby,
"but the mother
dove stood her ground.
"She fought with courage to
protect her baby.
"And this time, it
was different.
"The crows lost, the
mother dove won.
"And she and her baby were safe.
"Crows don't fly over
that house anymore
because they know it's not
right to hurt a dove."