Bloodknot (1995) - full transcript

♪ So why don't you stay?

♪ One night could last

♪ forever

♪ you and me together

♪ so why don't you stay?

♪ Come lay down beside me

♪ under a lover's moon

♪ let the night winds

♪ whisper to US

♪ we'll be as one very soon

♪ so why don't you stay?



♪ We'll make this night

♪ a long one

♪ this love will be...

Turn it up.

Family

and friends gathered today

for the funeral of corporal

Martin reaves, one of eight

soldiers killed last week

in a helicopter crash

in Saudi Arabia.

An official report

from the army as to the cause

of this tragic accident



is expected sometime next week,

though it's doubtful it will

offer much comfort

to those left behind,

given corporal reaves's

tour of duty would have been

completed just four short

months from now.

♪ you and me

♪ together

♪ so why don't you stay?

♪ Corporal Martin reaves

Fire!

An American hero.

Smoke?

You must be clairvoyant.

What a waste.

You know any of 'em?

No. You?

Maybe.

Known a few soldier boys

in my day.

Not too many soldier girls,

though.

♪ For me to stay

♪ and love you

so, where you headed?

Home. All the way south.

Boca.

You?

I'm afraid I'm heading

a little further north.

♪ Waiting for so long

how 'bout some company,

ladies?

Leave US alone.

Aw, come on, now, sarge.

How 'bout a little

close-order drill...?

How's about you drag

your little hayseed ass

back over to your boyfriends

before I lop off

your little dick

and use it as a fucking

cocktail stirrer?

I don't want any

trouble, ma'am.

Oh, won't be any

trouble at all.

What do you say, cocksman?

I'm on my way.

That's a good

little plowboy.

I'm impressed.

Highlight of my day.

Bet you've seen plenty more

impressive things,

being in the army.

They don't encourage

aggressiveness.

In fact, I'm thinking of

getting out.

I don't know if it's

for me anymore, you know?

Everyone's entitled

to make a few mistakes

before they figure out

where they're headed.

Even women.

Can I buy you a drink?

As the highlight of your day,

how can I refuse?

So, how'd it go?

What'd she say?

She wouldn't come down,

Arthur said.

Don't you forget

the laundry.

It's already in the dryer,

ma.

It's such a tragedy!

Oh, isn't it?

Julie, honey,

why don't you take that pie

I made over to the reaves?

Sure, ma.

I made them one of

my special pecan pies.

Oh, that's so nice of you.

Well, that was

the least I could do.

Now, honey, don't you stay

around and bother them.

Be all that you can be.

Excuse me.

Is that the reaves family store?

Yeah, that's one of them.

And that's one.

And that's one.

And that's one. And that's one.

See, they own almost

the entire street.

I see.

Um, well, could you tell me

where they live?

I can do better than that.

I'm going there.

I can take you.

Thanks.

'Ppreciate it.

Cool car.

'66 g.T.

40,000 original miles.

Bored down to 305.

Pretty impressive.

Definitely the right

side of the tracks.

You live around here too?

No, I wish.

Oh.

Who wouldn't?

So, you a friend

of the reaves?

No, just the delivery boy.

My mother sent me over

with this pie

for Gail's birthday.

Gail.

The little sister.

Tom? Where were you?

I was in the garage

for a couple of hours

working on the car.

Well, that's a waste of time,

isn't it? You're not gonna

enter that race.

It's been almost

a month, ma.

What's that supposed to mean?

That means that tomorrow

I'm gonna go in there

and reopen the store,

and I'm gonna enter that race.

I don't suppose anybody

remember that it's my birthday

this weekend.

Oh, yeah, of course we have.

What do you want to do?

I'd to have a party.

Great idea.

Absolutely not.

Ev.

It wouldn't be proper.

Why don't you let her be, ev?

Gail?

Who are you?

I was a friend of

your brother's.

Martin?

He told me so much about you.

Even told me when your

birthday was, so I thought

I'd stop by and help you

celebrate.

Flipper.

Flip?

Hi.

Hi.

You must be Tom.

That's right. Can I help you?

I'm Connie Alexander.

Marty and I were stationed

in Manila before

his last transfer.

We were close.

She came here

for my birthday.

Well, that's great.

Well, come on in

and meet the folks.

Come on,

I'll show you right now.

Hi.

So, how you doing?

Okay.

Good.

I should get back inside.

I'm on my way.

My mother sent this.

Thanks.

Call me.

Yeah.

I remember that first day.

Even though he was lined up

with his company and they...

They all looked alike,

somehow Marty stood out.

I don't know how to explain it,

but he just seemed different,

and it... it wasn't

just those dimples.

Although they were

pretty great.

Then, um,

we passed each other

during a parade exercise,

and the most amazing

thing happened:

He winked at me.

Well, that was about

all the encouragement I needed.

Next thing I know,

we were together

every chance we got.

How long did you say

you knew him?

Um... not very long, I guess,

but when we were together,

it was pretty intense.

You know, he never

wrote me about you.

Well, I, uh...

He never wrote at all.

You know that.

I tried to get him

to write home.

I even thought about writing...

Just to sort of

introduce myself, but...

Now it's too late.

I don't think I'll ever

get over him.

Mrs. Reaves...

I'm real sorry

I wasn't at the funeral.

I wanted to be, but...

I just couldn't.

Excuse me.

You all right?

I really made a mess

of things, didn't I?

Why don't you stop it now?

If I'd been a good mother,

he wouldn't have cut US off

like that.

I would have known about her!

He would have told me.

And then she wouldn't be

such a...

Stranger.

That's nonsense. You...

Couldn't have been a better

mother to any of your children.

She wouldn't be a stranger

if we'd go back in there

and offer her a place

for the night.

It's the least we could do.

I want to thank you guys

for everything.

It was really great meeting you.

So... say goodbye

to your folks for me, okay?

Yeah.

You're not staying

anywhere but here.

You can sleep in

Martin's room for the night.

Am I right, ev?

Mm-hm.

Yes, we'd love to have you

stay with US.

It wouldn't be any trouble

at all.

Yeah.

Thanks.

If you don't get some sleep,

you're gonna drive me crazy.

I can't help it.

Try.

Do you think he loved her?

It's possible.

One thing's for sure:

She sure loved him.

Arthur...

Gail...

Tom...

Evelyn.

Wow, I can't believe

how late I slept.

What?

Nothing.

Guess that I just

expected a uniform.

Well, this is much

more comfortable.

Besides, as of midnight

last night, I'm no longer

a member of our esteemed

armed forces.

You quit?

Not exactly.

I'm just not renewing

the contract.

So, milk or o.J.?

I'd, um...

I'd love a beer.

Pancakes and beer?

I don't know.

All goes down

to the same place.

'Sides, who said

anything about pancakes?

So...

You and Martin had plans, huh?

Boy, I feel like some kind

of state secret or something.

Well, left abruptly,

without a word.

I got a couple of letters

from him, though.

He never really said much.

Well, even so, he sounded

kind of different.

Mm.

I'd like to think I had

something to do with that.

Maybe you did.

So, what do you think?

Gonna be ready.

Yeah, well, I sure hope so.

I've got a lot riding

on this baby.

If you didn't shoot your

mouth off all the time,

you wouldn't have so much

to live up to.

Well, women happen to love

a self-confident man, Tom.

Oh.

You don't mind packing up

by yourself, do you?

Good.

Hey, Julie!

Don't tell me you got

a hot date!

Hi.

Hey.

Hey.

Hi.

Well, hello.

How are you?

Getting by.

So, when are you gonna

come out and play with me?

I don't know.

You're a man of few words,

that's for sure.

What do you want from me?

Just want to know

what's going on with US,

that's what I want to know.

I just lost my brother.

It's not something

you put behind you overnight.

I didn't mean for that

to sound selfish.

I know.

Don't you have to go

to work today?

Walk me.

Okay.

Ti's just that I thought

that after it happened,

you might have needed me.

I did. I do.

I think about you a lot.

I need you to do

a little bit more than

just think about me.

I think I talked mom

into reopening the store.

I guess that's progress.

People are getting real tired,

going to sea bluff

for an oil filter.

Yeah, mom still

needs some time.

I thought we should have

dinner, maybe Saturday.

Talk things out.

You sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Just dinner?

Well...

Well?

Of course not!

That's better.

This is your last chance,

I'm warning you.

Well, you won't

regret it, ma'am.

It is good to see you.

It's good to see you too.

Buh-bye.

Isn't this a great place?

It sure is.

I come down here a lot now.

No one hardly pays

attention to me at home.

Mom doesn't even hear me

when I yell.

Mommy!

Connie!

Can I ask you a question?

'Course you can.

Did you love Martin?

A lot.

And did he love you?

Very much.

And I'll tell you something

if you'll promise

not to tell anybody.

I won't.

Marty and I were

gonna get married.

Really?

Then you and I

would have been sisters.

I've always wanted

a little sister...

Someone to buy things for,

take special places.

Would have been

so much fun.

But I can't do any of that

now that Marty's gone.

Why not?

'Cause I'll have

to go away soon.

Why?

Oh, I don't know.

I don't want your family

to get sick of me

and throw me out

into the cold all alone.

They won't do that.

What makes you so sure?

'Cause everybody likes you.

What is that?

Whoa, don't touch it.

Why not?

'Cause I'll get a disease?

Maybe worse.

Maybe its soul will possess you!

Come on, I'll race you back.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to intrude on you.

No, no.

I'm the intruder.

Well, you loved him too.

I can't even begin

to compare my loss with yours.

It just must be the most

horrible pain in the world

to lose your baby.

The child you carried inside.

Hey.

It's gonna be all right.

Ohh.

I really want to believe that.

After a terrible loss,

the only thing

that keeps US going

is faith.

Don't lose yours...

Evelyn.

There are people here

who need you.

Evelyn, are you ready yet?

Whoa.

You can get hard time

for that, you know.

I've got an ace lawyer

on retainer.

Didn't I see you in uniform

the other day?

That was my school uniform.

In fact, I'm due back

at St. Anthony's any minute now

for my catechism lesson.

I'll bet the old priests there

just love you, don't they?

What do you think?

I don't know... if I told you

what I think, I'd probably

be arrested.

That good, huh?

Mm-hm.

Tempting.

Well, I'll keep quiet

for a date.

I'm not the sand-and-surf

type.

You look like you could be

just about any type to me.

Just this?

I believe so.

Thirty cents, please.

Uh...

That'll be, uh...

That'll be it.

Then, last year,

I practically won the medal...

Except Becky got it.

Well, you practically won.

Yeah.

Did Martin tell you how good

of a swimmer I am?

He certainly did.

Was Martin a good kisser?

Yes, he was.

Why don't you go onboard,

sailor, and make sure

everything's shipshape?

Okay!

I'm gonna get you!

Careful getting in.

Excuse me.

Keep the sunny

side up.

Okay.

Don't go out too far.

Be careful.

Why did it bother you

when Gail asked if Martin

was a good kisser?

Guess I didn't want her

bringing up a lot of memories.

You're sweet.

You are so different.

Martin.

Firstborn. Charmer.

Always right in the middle

of the action.

It was hard growing up

in his shadow.

Sometimes it felt like

I couldn't compete.

You shouldn't have tried.

You're special in your own way.

I'm sure there were things

Martin envied about you,

and, if he didn't,

he should have.

Help me!

Help me!

Help!

Aah!

We're almost there.

Okay.

The rope wasn't there.

I know. I'm sorry.

I got a foot cramp.

All you got was

a little scared.

You wish. Miss Connie,

you were great.

Aw.

Come on, let's get a towel.

Why are you biting

your nails?

You shouldn't bite

your nails at all!

Go ahead, run in.

What is this?

There you go.

Thanks for saving her.

What's that look for?

Penny for your thoughts.

A penny?

All right, then.

How about...

A present?

What is it?

Open it up.

This is great.

It's just what I need.

This one's almost full.

Good timing.

How'd you know?

Hm.

Somebody told me.

Well, it couldn't

have been Martin.

Why not?

'Cause I didn't start

writing in this

till after he left.

Well, maybe you just

seemed like the type.

Like me...

I write down all of my thoughts,

good and bad.

Yeah, that's what I do.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

How 'bout a hug?

Uh-oh.

What happened?

What do you mean, ma?

Come on, Julie,

you're cooking.

Somebody has to, ma.

You are a lousy cook.

You only go in the kitchen

to eat.

Just sit down and eat,

please.

Is it Tom?

I'm losing him, ma.

Come on, why do you say that?

I love him more than...

We were having problems

after Martin died,

but he was coming around.

Just needed some time.

And then she came.

Julie, honey,

you are setting yourself up.

No, I'm not.

Every time I turn around,

she's with him.

Well, it is not gonna

last much longer.

She'll be leaving soon.

Hope so.

I... I, uh...

Wanted to thank you

for what you did this morning.

Oh, don't make

a big deal about it.

Gail would have done

just fine without me.

And, I, uh...

I wanted to tell you

how grateful I was,

and I, uh...

I came up here...

Where his things are...

There's a... um...

Rummage sale at the church,

and Arthur... wanted me to...

put everything in boxes!

Evelyn, these are

just things.

They're just things.

Things are easy to get rid of.

You know that.

Just pack 'em in a box,

and away they go.

No mess, no fuss.

Memories are different,

don't you think?

Memories are forever.

You can't...

Give 'em away.

Can't give 'em away,

no matter how hard you try.

You really loved him,

didn't you?

Yeah, we loved each other.

And he loved you too,

Evelyn.

He... used to say, uh...

It was scary how much

I reminded him of you.

Oh.

Oh...!

Oh!

Evelyn? You all right?

Yes, Arthur,

I'm all right.

I'm just fine.

I'm gonna go downstairs

and make supper,

and I want you to finish

putting these things away

in boxes for me.

I don't know how

you did this, but, uh...

We want you to know, uh...

I want you to know...

You're welcome to stay

as long as you like.

You must be tired.

We've been at this for hours.

It's fun. I needed it.

We all did.

I'll go get the rest

of the stuff, huh?

There's some in the bedroom,

in the closet up there.

Yep.

Well.

Looks wonderful.

What's wrong?

I don't know.

Evelyn...

This is your daughter's

12th birthday,

the only one she'll ever have.

She shouldn't suffer because

things aren't the way

we want them to be.

I don't believe this!

This is great, mom!

But thanks!

It really is.

"Dear diary,

today I spent a wonderful

day with Connie.

She has become

my very best friend.

She seems so real

and is always nice to me.

We laugh and talk about things

I could never tell mom.

She is the big sister

I've always wanted."

I don't know how you managed

to get it together so quickly.

Oh, it was nothing.

Hello.

Hi, Evelyn.

Well, that depends on

your perspective. No one ever

threw me a party, so...

This seems pretty special to me.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know that.

Aw, don't worry about it.

But you know the old saying,

"you don't miss what

you never had"?

Don't you believe a word of it.

That's very sad.

There you go.

You know the doctor.

He'd put you on a diet.

Elbows off the table.

Very nice, dear.

Everything's lovely.

Here you go, Tom.

Great!

Cake... and beer? Ugh!

Mom, it all goes

to the same place.

Ugh!

Hi, guys.

Oh, Julie.

We did invite you,

didn't we?

I'm sorry, it was all...

Sort of last-minute.

And we appreciate

the thought, but mama

had to work.

Tom, you ready?

I'm sorry, is it tonight?

Uh, yeah, it is.

Oh, okay. I was gonna

help with the dishes.

Oh, don't worry about it,

Tom, I'll... I'll clean up.

Thanks. Okay.

Julie, tell your mom

that pecan pie was a godsend.

I will.

We loved it.

It was the best

I ever tasted.

'Bye.

Bye-bye!

She must have been

quite a surprise.

Yes, she was.

So, what's her story?

Well, she and Martin

met in the pacific and were

getting pretty serious,

and then he died.

Martin never wrote about her?

No, of course not.

Hey. What?

Let's forget about tonight

and just go down to the beach.

Oh, but I'm hungry.

Me too.

Please.

Tom, I need to feel

close to you.

It's been so long.

All right.

Okay. Okay, hey.

Now, Connie,

you've made a big difference

in our lives.

Thank you.

You're making a difference

in mine too.

By being around all of you,

I feel as though Marty

hasn't gone.

Oh. Hard to believe

he isn't here.

Must be difficult to accept

such a tragedy

when you have a life

as perfect as yours.

It is.

And we've had...

Many happy years

before this.

How long have you

and Evelyn been together?

Oh... 30-odd years.

She came into town

much as you did...

On her own, and...

No clear destination.

Just, uh... looking for work.

You never met her family?

No. No, she doesn't have

a family, just US.

♪ I could love you tonight

♪ yes, I could

♪ feeling love is so right

♪ and I need it

♪ if you would let me

♪ I could love you tonight

uh, I don't know.

My... my mind's not in this.

It's not your mind,

it's your...!

I noticed.

I'm sorry.

Is it me?

No, of course not.

I just need some more time.

Well...

What am I supposed to do

in the meantime?

Would it be asking too much

if you could just think of me

instead of yourself?

Please?

That's not fair.

Oh, come on.

Ow!

Wanna get a drink?

Whatever.

Hey.

Hey.

Come on.

I'm sorry.

Oh, goodness, that was fun.

I never thought I'd enjoy

another family gathering.

I'll leave you ladies

to clean up. Good night.

Good night.

He's a good man.

You're lucky.

Yes, he is.

He's put up with

an awful lot from me, though.

I don't believe that.

You make him happy.

Well, we have our own

demons and regrets.

You regret having a family?

No!

Family's what we're put

on earth for.

Children are...

God's gift to US.

Each and every one of 'em.

Some people say

they're god's curse.

Oh! That's horrible.

Then you don't think so?

If I did,

I wouldn't have had any,

would I?

I don't know.

Look, um,

why don't you run off

and find Julie and Tom

and, uh, get yourself

out of the house for a while?

Three's a crowd.

No, not in this case.

If I didn't know any better,

I'd say we have some of

the same blood running

through our veins.

Off you go.

'Night.

Well, there's a coincidence.

So that's it.

That's what?

Why we had to come here.

I didn't know

she was coming here.

Well, if it isn't

my favorite beachcomber.

What?

Can I buy you a drink?

Some other time, lover boy.

I'm meeting some friends.

Maybe you'll ask me

to join you and your friends.

If you say one more word,

I'll rip your fucking heart out.

You already have.

Hey, Tom. Long time, no see.

Julie.

Good.

What a coincidence!

Excuse me.

Ah, double-dating.

I just love it.

Pardon me.

Yes.

Look, I didn't come here

to cause trouble.

Why did you come here?

I just wanted to meet...

Everyone Marty told me

so much about.

See the home town he left.

It's pretty silly, huh?

Sillier than you think.

Martin hated this place.

Maybe he changed his mind.

Yeah, right.

Try again.

We're not exactly

getting along, are we? Why?

'Cause I don't understand

why you're here, what you want.

You ever been in love...

And lost someone?

I am in love.

But you haven't lost him.

Yet.

You haven't lost him....

Don't you feel like

this where you belong?

Oh, yeah.

In your big wet dreams.

You're not serious

about him, are you?

What? I thought he was

a friend of yours.

Well, up to a point.

Oh, so you've

never had a threesome?

It all depends on

who's the third.

You know...

We have a lot in common.

Just between the legs, Mike.

What else is there?

You wanna fuck?

What?!

Let's fuck. Come on, come on.

You mean right here?

Yeah. Well, don't get

shy on me now. Come on.

All right.

Any time, anywhere.

All right.

Well, come on, what are you

waiting for?

Mmm.

Ahh.

Uh...

Uh, we're gonna head out.

All right.

Where you goin', Tom?

Wanna do me a favor?

Buy me a beer.

Yeah, why don't I

get you two?

How 'bout three?

Here you go.

Good night.

Oh, hi.

Well, you've had a good time.

Could have been worse.

What's that look?

Mmm.

Are you nuts?

We just talked.

How 'bout you and Julie?

We hardly spoke.

I should never have

gone in there.

I screwed everything up.

She's right, you know?

I should never have come here.

Julie said that?

She's right.

No.

She's not.

No.

No, no. We shouldn't.

How 'bout something

a little different, Evelyn?

Oh, I don't know. I...

How 'bout some...

Coconut brittle.

I think that's just the thing,

right, Julie?

Just the thing, ma.

I don't think so.

Oh, we sure did miss you

around here, ev.

Let me tell you.

She has Connie

to thank for that.

Oh, so I heard!

She's thinking of settling

in permanently.

Oh, Arthur and I are so lucky.

Excuse me.

Where you going?

Julie, what about my pie?

What's with her?

Oh, she and Tom

are having some problems.

Tom is fine.

I think it's Julie

who's got the problem.

Here.

So, now,

price list

is kept back here.

Right.

And, um,

the stuff that's on sale

is kept on a very special page

in the front.

See where it says "sale"?

And if you have any questions,

I'm here,

or you can call

and talk to dad. Okay?

Can I talk to you

for a second?

Excuse me.

Mm-hm.

She's working here?

Yeah, why?

Why don't you tell me?

What are you talking about?

How long have you known

that she was staying here?

Oh, come on.

Let's not start that again,

okay?

Tom, I barely ever see you.

You spend every free moment

that you have with her.

Now she's working here,

and now she's not leaving.

What's next?

You're jealous.

Nothing is going on.

Are you blind?

Is everybody here blind?

Can't you see the way she's

come in here and taken over?

Something's wrong here.

The only one there's

something wrong with is you.

That's not true.

This is all because of her.

This is not about Connie.

It's about you and me.

It's not about you and me.

This is about her.

You and I were fine

before she came here!

Julie, you're jealous.

No, I'm not jealous!

The last thing I want

is trouble.

You haven't done

anything wrong.

Julie doesn't think so.

Forget about Julie.

You're crazy.

Don't, Tom.

We're gonna hurt

everybody's feelings.

She's...

You know, I, uh...

I never got one of those.

The tattoo.

I was in the Navy for two years.

Just didn't have the nerve.

Afraid what my parents might

think when I came home.

So, um...

Ahem.

What's the story of the Rose?

Oh, there isn't one.

Oh, come on.

Every tattoo has its own story,

its own little window

into a person's past.

Was dating this older man

who had a thing for

feet and flowers.

And?

Well, we dated for weeks.

You know, the usual stuff...

Dinners, movies.

But he never took me home.

Then, one weekend,

we went to the beach,

and I noticed that

he was obsessing on my feet.

I know I have pretty nice

feet, as far as feet go, but...

So, later that night,

he finally takes me home.

But we don't go upstairs.

He takes me downstairs,

to the basement.

I started getting

a little freaked out,

but, uh, I was also

getting excited.

So he guides me over

to this steel operating table,

and he suggests I get on it.

And I think, oh, what the hell?

You only live once.

So I climb aboard.

It wasn't until I laid down

that I noticed

the restraining straps.

My heart is pounding like crazy.

And he slowly,

tenderly binds my feet

and my hands.

He lifts up this towel...

And underneath,

all of these tools...

Knives, sutures, scalpels.

So he slowly

take this blade,

and he traces my mouth

down my chin...

Across my throat...

What happened?

I passed out as soon

as the first needle hit me,

and I woke up

and I had this Rose tattoo.

Why the Rose?

I don't know.

I'm just thankful

he was into flowers.

That's quite a story

for no story.

It's nothing compared to

how I got my other tattoo.

You have another one?

You wanna see it?

'Kay, then. 'Bye.

Mrs. Reaves? Mrs. Reaves!

Hello, Julie.

Can I talk to you

for a minute?

Yes, Julie.

It's about Connie.

What about Connie?

It's kind of hard to put

into words. I sound like i'm

some kind of...

Jealous?

Yeah, maybe.

I don't think there's

a maybe about it, Julie.

Do I have something

to be jealous about?

You don't know anything

about her.

You don't know where she's been.

You don't know her story's true.

Julie, don't do this

to yourself.

What she says

makes no sense.

You know as well as I do

that Marty hated this town,

yet she goes around

telling everyone that

he loved it?

Why are you cutting me off?

How could I prove to you

that you're all wrong

about her?

You can start

by proving that you're right.

Tom.

Yeah?

In... in Martin's letters

to you, did he ever

mention Connie?

No. Ma, why are you asking?

Well, she was his girlfriend.

Yes.

And you are spending

a lot of time with her.

Have you been talking

to Julie?

Well...

Is what she says about

you and Connie true?

Julie's crazy.

She's imagining things.

Tom, uh...

Tom?

Yes.

It wouldn't be proper.

You want to build

a sandcastle?

No.

Movie?

Not really.

You okay?

What is it?

Come on, you can tell me.

Aren't we friends?

I saw you kissing Tom.

You're crazy.

No, I'm not.

I saw you coming home

from the store.

What you saw

was Tom kissing me.

Why didn't you tell him

to stop?

Should I have?

He's Julie's boyfriend.

Ha ha!

You're making a big deal

out of nothing.

So, if it's not such

a big deal, you won't care

if I tell?

Tell who?

Everybody.

Mom, dad, Julie.

Shut up!

Ow.

You're hurting me.

I am not.

But I will

if you say anything.

Do you understand me?

Yes.

Promise.

I promise.

Good girl.

Hey, Connie!

Ha ha ha!

You fucking prick!

You scared the shit out of me!

Such language

in front of a minor!

What do you want?

I just thought we'd

continue our conversation.

Where you going?

You let go of me.

But I thought...

I thought we had

an understanding.

Remember? Any time, any place.

Hmm?

Gail, honey,

you go on ahead.

I won't be long.

You sure?

Absolutely.

I just need a moment alone

with... Mike.

But...

Just go on!

Bye-bye.

Would you like to step

into my office?

What is your problem?

You and Tom.

That's none of your business.

Oh, well, I just, uh...

I happen to think it is.

Tom has nothing to do

with you and me.

Well, let's just keep it

that way, okay?

I thought you weren't

the sand-and-surf type.

I lied.

I've known guys like you

my whole life.

I've never known

any girls like you, but...

I've always wanted to.

Now's your chance,

hot shot.

Don't fuck it up!

Ohh!

Ohh!

Julie?

Oh! Uh... Gail!

What are you doing?

You scared me.

Um... Connie mentioned

something about a sweater

she didn't want, so...

Um...

I just dropped by to pick it up.

I... just...

Thought I'd look for it myself!

Oh!

You like Connie a lot,

don't you?

Sort of.

You're not sure?

Well, she acts

kind of weird sometimes.

Like how?

I don't know.

Let me ask you something:

She ever show you a picture

of her and Martin together?

Mnh-mnh.

Why are you asking all these

questions about Connie?

Just curious.

I'm gonna come back

when she gets home, okay?

Hi, Connie.

Hi, flip.

Flip, why don't you go

to your room for a while, okay?

What for?

Because I asked you to.

Something I can

help you with?

No thanks.

I already helped myself.

Did you, now?

Yeah, it's like

a department store in there...

So many different sizes.

I've had a problem

with my weight.

With your feet too?

Don't think so.

You think you can

accomplish something

with all this?

Any reason why not?

Because it's too late.

We'll see.

Good luck.

Completely.

Okay, boys,

I want to get a picture of this.

Oh, mom!

Don't give me that!

Come on!

Connie!

Coming!

Here we go.

Okay, move closer.

Okay. Ready?

Okay, so, you record

that time.

Uh-huh.

You put it down here.

Usually it's four laps,

but we've got five,

but that's sort of

average of the thing, okay?

Okay? Okay?

Got it.

And then start a new one

and fill out this.

Okay.

Okay?

So, how'd I do?

Fifteen-point-two.

Well, you think you should

even bother going out there?

Keep the sunny side up.

Excuse me.

After you.

Hm.

Whoo!

So, what are you doing

tonight?

Shh! Don't talk.

It's no use timing him.

He's never gonna beat me.

Hey, hey!

I'm hungry for you.

Well, you're gonna have

to go on a diet,

'cause it's over!

Ohh!

Oh, my gosh,

get your hands off me. Get!

I said that I want you,

woman.

How was it?

Fifteen!

Ha ha! I drive this weekend!

You mean he beat me?

You lost.

Hm.

That's a first.

So I'll, uh,

see you tonight, okay?

Same place, about 1:00.

Mike, why don't you just

throw yourself into

a cold shower?

You're funny. Sexy.

Need I remind you of

how much we have in common?

Stop it. What?

Listen, I'm through with you.

Oh.

Am I gonna have to tell Tom...?

Tom!

Aw, never mind.

We'll talk about it later.

I'll see you.

All right.

'Bye, Connie.

'Bye.

Hey.

Hey.

You ready?

Yeah. Okay.

See you later, man.

Oh, shit!

Oh, my god, stop it!

What?

Stop it! Go on!

Time to play it rough, huh?

No, I don't! Get off me!

Unh!

Mike.

Come on, Mike, get up.

Come on, flip.

We're going for a ride.

Right. Chevy caprice?

Three-oh-five? Yeah.

What do you need?

Okay. Yeah.

No, I'll get back to you.

I'm sorry.

I don't want your apology.

I want someone to believe me

when I tell them that

Connie's been lying.

I've heard enough.

Tom!

Come on! Please,

just listen to me.

Her uniform,

I don't think it's hers.

You're crazy.

No, I'm not.

I guess I'll just have to

prove it to you, then.

Julie!

Julie!

Ohh... Julie.

Company... march!

I shouldn't be

doing this, you know.

Dave, a small little favor

for an old high school friend

is not gonna kill you.

No, it's just gonna

get me court-martialed.

Here.

Name is Connie Alexander,

all right?

She's on leave

pending a medical discharge.

I have to return her things.

Do you know where

I could find her?

I can't tell you that!

Come on, there's regulations,

you know?

Come on, we're friends.

We sort of had a fight.

Yeah, right.

All right.

It was over some guy

that we met.

Ahh. Stupid.

Sounds juicy.

Well, you know how it is...

Good men are hard to find

these days.

I know how it is, Julie.

Please?

I'm always here for you,

you know?

Hm?

Please, Dave?

Really means a lot to me.

Thanks.

About face!

Company, march!

Two, three, four!

Hut hut hut hut hut!

I wasn't really looking.

I've never been one

for cruising bars, anyway.

So what happened, then?

We spent the night together.

It was quite romantic, really.

I must have dozed off

until around dawn.

I heard a noise.

She was standing at my dresser,

wearing my uniform,

putting makeup on.

She even stole a bracelet

my mother gave me.

I was gonna ask her

what she was doing,

but I didn't get the chance.

She was on me before I knew

what was going on,

and she had a knife

at my throat.

And you never

called the police?

How could I?

Yeah, I understand.

I just wish they did.

You have any idea

who she really is?

Whoever she is, she's

capable of almost anything.

Tom! Tom, quick!

It's Gail and Connie,

they found 'em in the water!

Five miles out!

Your boat was on fire!

What are you talking about?

The coast guard's

bringing 'em in.

She wouldn't listen,

she swam away.

I went after her,

but we couldn't get

back to the boat.

It was so cold.

I did what I could.

Is she gonna be all right?

She's in a coma,

Mrs. Reaves. It's not a very

deep one, but in these cases,

it's very difficult to say.

When will she wake up?

Her vital signs are stable.

She's breathing on her own.

That's all very good.

Well, how long will we

have to wait?

Thirty-six hours

should tell US. Right now,

you might as well go home.

I'll call you if there's

any change, honey.

I'm so sorry.

It was so stupid of me

to let her talk me into it.

I don't know what to say.

Take my mom.

Make sure she gets some rest.

Okay. Okay?

Oh, honey!

First Martin...

And now this.

It's all my fault.

How could it be?

I'm paying for my sins.

Sins?

Haven't you...

Always been the perfect mother?

Took care of your children...

All of 'em?

That's the funny thing

about Gail.

It's the first time she looked

like going out in that boat

was the last thing in the world

she wanted to do.

What are you talking about?

I don't know.

Maybe I'm just imagining things.

It's like all hell's busting

loose around here lately.

You hear about Mike?

Mike?

You know...

When I was young,

I made a terrible mistake.

Tell me about it.

It'll make you feel better.

Oh, my baby.

My baby.

Stop it!

Stop crying for her!

What about me?

When are you gonna see me...

Mother?

Ohh.

What?

It's me, mother!

Your terrible mistake!

Your daughter.

I'm home.

Joe.

Here, I found this,

in the bushes over there

next to the body.

What do you want?

Mrs. Reaves.

It's Julie. Listen to me...

Julie!

I found out about Connie.

She's not who she says she is.

I don't think we should be

disturbed just now!

Call the police.

Call the police?

What's happened?

They called me...

Jenny.

But I knew that

couldn't be right.

What did you... name me?

I didn't give you a name.

You... you didn't?

They said it would be easier

when I had to give you away.

That's very courageous.

I only saw you

for one little moment.

They wouldn't even

let me hold you.

Ohh...

You were so...

Beautiful.

So you waltzed

into this town,

told Arthur some sob story...

Nice pick, ma.

Marry the richest

fucking guy in town.

Then what?

You were too busy

to remember me?

I couldn't do anything.

Shut up.

This is a nice home.

Everything in its place.

All those special

little touches.

I understand.

Why fuck it up

with a bastard child?

Oh, my god.

What was I to you, anyway?

Another one of god's

little curses?

I was only 15.

I didn't have... any money.

I didn't have any family.

I had nothing.

I...

I didn't have a choice.

Bullshit.

You... you could have loved me!

You probably don't even know

who my father is, do you?

You're running away

from me again,

and I won't have it!

I went back for you.

Try again, mother.

I did.

About a year later,

I saved up enough money,

and... I went to find

where they'd put you.

And I remember...

Parking in front of this

big, white house,

and I...

I saw you on the porch,

and you were so...

Happy.

And I knew...

That... they had...

Given you something that I...

I couldn't give you.

And so I left.

I'm sorry.

So you left,

and you're sorry.

Well where do you think

that left me, huh?

Certainly not happily ever

after, that's for damn sure.

I wasn't in that big,

beautiful white house

for very long.

I wasn't anywhere

for every long.

Oh, yeah, they would always say

that they wanted me to be

part of the family,

but they didn't mean it.

They never did.

The mothers wanted kitchen help.

And... the fathers...

Well...

What can I do?

What do you want?

I want a life,

the one you took away

when you... when you gave me up!

The one...

The one Gail's living right now!

No! No! No!

Don't worry.

I'm not gonna hurt you.

What I've got planned...

Is something...

Much more painful...

Much more lasting.

What I'm gonna do...

Is take away everything

you've got.

Everything.

Everything that you hold

so god damn precious.

You can't blame me

for what you did

or didn't do.

Mother, dear,

you couldn't be

more fucking wrong.

You okay? You okay?

Aaahhh!

Tom!

Come on!

Come on, come on, get up!

Get up, little brother!

Meet the black sheep

of the family.

After all, you've

already fucked her!

Aahhh!

No, don't! Don't!

It's my daughter!

She's my baby.

Oh, baby.

Ohh. Okay. Okay. Okay.

It's all right.

It's all right, now.

Watch your head.

It's okay.

You'll be okay.

It'll be all right.

Come on.