My Wife's Secret Life (2019) - full transcript

James, I'm home!

Sorry I'm late.

Hello?

Hi!

Surprise Mommy!

Surprise, what for?

Happy anniversary!
Look at the sign.

You missed the party, Mommy.

The party?

Yeah, I thought
you'd be home hours ago.

I'm sorry, I had no idea.



Well, that's how surprises work.

Were you surprised, Mommy?

Yes I was.

You guys go upstairs.

I will come up in a few
minutes to see you okay?

- Okay.
- Okay.

Are you upset with me?

No, honey it's...

This is so sweet, it's just
work's been on my mind non-stop.

It's like I've forgotten how

to let someone do
something nice for me.

You are upset.

No, James I just feel
guilty for not being here.

Sorry I tried to do
something nice for you.



That's not what...

Look, double fudge.

She's your favorite.

I see it was everyone else's
favorite too.

It would've been nice
if you would've

let us know that you
were gonna be late.

I frequently come home late.

Why would I think to
do something different?

Yeah, exactly.

What does that mean?

It means that you work too much.

I mean I, we come
in second place.

How did we suddenly
jump to this?

Look, I didn't mean to go there.

Why don't you go see the kids?

I'll clean up here.

James?

I appreciate the thought
behind what you did tonight.

The thought, not the fact?

Do you really
not wanna be gracious?

I'm sorry.

You know I don't like secrets.

It's not a secret,
it was a surprise.

Well, to me it's the same thing.

Are you never gonna forgive me?

I mean, after years of therapy,
after years of effort

to show you how sorry
I am for straying?

It's not about that.

At least I decreased
my work load

so we can have more family time.

I'm trying too, but for
every project I delegate,

three more get dumped
on my desk.

Well, it's about priorities.

I decreased my case load

and I let the associates
prep my briefs.

And I'm training
Jesse and Walter

to take on more of
my responsibilities,

but it takes time.

I know, I know it does.

You know what our
real problem is?

We fight with each other
and not for each other.

Actually, it was
a pretty decent party

even without the guest of honor.

Angela!

James was really bummed.

I know, we got
into a little spat.

About?

I told him I didn't appreciate
him doing things behind my back.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

You brought up his affair?

Not exactly, I didn't mean to.

It's just, I don't know.

Hey, after all the work you
guys did with that shrink...

Family counselor.

I did forgive him, I did.

It's just, I can't help
feeling the way I feel.

Yeah.

Okay, enough about me
and my woes.

What's up with you?

Are you still dating that,
what was he?

A dentist?

Uh, yes he was and no, I'm not.

Oh, that's too bad.

Not really.

He was like a walking
encyclopedia of bad habits.

He would constantly lick
his cracked lips.

Never trimmed his ear hair.

He would floss at
the dinner table.

No way.

In the restaurant.

No, he is gone and I am
on the market again.

Well, you'll find someone.

They're out there.

So?

How about you and James?

Angela, please.

No, I'm not gonna drop it, okay?

If you still can't
trust him, then...

What are you gonna
do about your future?

It's not that I can't trust him.

I can trust him,
it's just I don't know.

Everything's so complicated.

I wish I could just have one day

without the weight
of all this junk.

Come on.

Here's your lunch!
Here, here.

Thanks Mom.

Bye guys, love you!
Mwah, mwah, mwah.

Bye Jenny, thanks!

- No problem.
- Have a good day at school.

Okay.

Hey, I wanted to
show you something.

The Mountain Range Chalet.

Fresh air, beautiful scenery
and a fireplace.

What do you think?

I could see myself in a
hot tub under the stars.

Great.

I'll book it.

Wait, hold on.

What about the Disneyland trip
we had planned?

The hotel reservations,
the airfare?

The kids are really excited
about that.

Yeah, we can move that
'til later in the summer.

Hey, I think we really
need this right now.

Okay, I don't disagree,

but let's talk
about it later, okay?

What's to talk about?

You already said
it was a good idea.

James, can you
please just turn off

your lawyer motor
for five minutes

and agree to discuss it
when I get home?

Fine.

Have a nice day.

Oh, wait.

I have that conference today,
I won't be back 'til tomorrow.

When were you gonna
tell me this?

I did, and I put it
in your calendar.

Okay.

We'll talk later.

♪ It's a brand new day

♪ I've got my feet
in these shoes ♪

♪ Ain't got nothin'
left to lose ♪

♪ Don't matter which road
I choose ♪

♪ I'll find a way

♪ Through crowded
streets at night ♪

♪ Lookin' up at the satellites

♪ Everything just
feels so right ♪

♪ And the world just turns
'round and 'round ♪

♪ Can you feel it

This doesn't make any sense.

My secretary booked
it three months ago.

She confirmed it yesterday.

I understand your
frustration Mrs. Briggs,

but I can assure you I have no
reservation under that name.

Okay. This makes sense.

Your reservation was
canceled yesterday.

What?

It was canceled via telephone.

Okay Laara,
obviously you or someone

on your staff made a mistake.

What do you expect me to do?

Well, due to all the conferences

all the hotels in the
vicinity are booked.

Are you kidding me?

However, I can suggest a motel
through our sister company.

It's a 10 minute drive
and they have a vacancy.

Please book it for me.

Can I at least leave my bags
at the front desk?

Of course.

Hey guys.

Hey.

Ready for this?

Yeah, I'm lookin' forward to it.

Ladies and gentlemen,

please take your seats.

This panel discussion
will begin in five minutes.

I admit that maneuver you
made in there was badass.

No offense, but your client
got what he had coming to him.

Nicely done.

You wanna grab lunch?

I can buy you a
celebratory cocktail.

That's very nice, but I
should head back to the office.

You know James, there was a time

when you would be the one
asking me for a drink.

Yeah, a few years back.

Being a good boy now?

Something like that.

Well, if you change your mind...

Great.

I'm hoping they cover
international relations

this afternoon.

Anyway, fingers crossed.

Have a good one,
I'll see you later.

Oh!

Oh! I am so sorry.

No, no.
Please, here let me help you.

Thank you, thank you.

Oh, your phone.

Uh, here let me help you.

Thank you.

Yeah.

No bother.

Don't I know you from somewhere?

I don't think so.

UCLA class of 2012.

That's a little after my time,
but thanks.

Oh, not too much I don't think.

Anyway, have a nice day.

You too.

Thanks. Bye.

Yeah, aside from the screw up
with the accommodation,

everything's fine.

I mean, some of the speakers
are a little long winded,

but it gave me a chance
to catch up on my emails.

How is your case?

Nailed the guy.

Of course.

What's on for tonight?

Uh, part two of this seminar

and then a breakfast
meeting tomorrow.

And then home?

Mmm-hmm.

Hopefully without
too much traffic.

I can't bear another
three hour drive.

We need to make a final decision
about our weekend.

I need to confirm...

James, I'm sorry.

I'm gonna have to
call you back, okay?

Right.

Laurel, we're
heading out for lunch.

Are you coming?

Oh, I have to finish
up this paperwork.

I'll just have to
work through lunch,

grab a snack at the bar.

Are you sure?

We're gonna try a new Thai
place across the street.

Yeah.

Go ahead, have fun.
I'll catch you guys after.

Are you ready to order?

Can I just have
a glass of white wine?

Your house chardonnay?

We meet again.

Hmm?

Indeed we do.

Are you uh, alone?

The rest of my group
is still in a meeting.

Care for some lunch company?

I actually have this
paperwork I have to finish.

Totally understand.

I'll uh, I'll just go grab
a table.

Have a great day.

Thanks.

You know actually,
lunch company sounds nice.

You sure?

I'm sure.

Thanks.

It was just I didn't
feel like sitting

in my room waiting to be
called to the next meeting.

To be honest,
I didn't really feel

like working on this right now,
or ever really.

I'm Kent, Kent Anderson.

Laurel Briggs.

Pleasure.

So, what kind of work do you do,
Laurel?

We advise corporations
on best practices

for government
regulation compliance.

Wow.

Mmm-hmm.

That sounds very impressive.

Do you have a card?

Of course.

Sort of a glorified
babysitter job

to extremely wealthy children.

What about you?

I uh, I lobby for
the aerospace industry.

International tariffs,

contracts, stuff like that,
or let me see,

a glorified way to go
trick or treating,

but for money instead of candy.

Sounds like it keeps you busy.

Lots of red eye flights
to D.C., yeah.

Oh, so you live in the area?

Not really, it was
kind of a long haul.

Me too, three hours.

I got a full dose of talk radio.

Oh yeah?

I love spending time
sitting in my car

listening to people yell at me.

Yeah.

Thank you.

And would you care
for a drink, sir?

Hey Laurel, would
you have any interest

in taking our drinks
out to the patio?

It's pretty great out there.

That sounds fabulous.

I'll have a merlot on the patio.

Shall we?

This was a good call.

Mmm-hmm,
I thought you'd like it.

Here's your bill.

We can't let weather
like this go to waste.

Nice watch.

Is that an antique?

Belonged to my father.

40 years old and it's
never missed a second.

Runs like clockwork.

I uh, kinda got a thing
for old school precision tech.

So, what else makes you tick,
Mr. Anderson?

Another chardonnay please?

Is something wrong?

Yeah.

No, it's just...

It's okay if you
don't wanna say.

Do you ever have a
disagreement with someone

and you don't realize
how much it bothers you

until after it happens?

Well uh...

Sorry, kinda cryptic.

Yeah, it was a
little hard to wade through.

I just, I don't know.

Some people are
infuriating sometimes.

Yeah, well this is the place
where you let all of that go

and just soak up the atmosphere.

Thanks.

Here's to forgetting
our real lives.

I'll drink to that.

I said fine, I don't need a
corner office with a window.

My self esteem doesn't
depend on whether or not

I have a view of the skyscraper
across the street.

Good one.

You're making fun of me.

What about you, huh?

You don't seem like the kind
of person who cares about perks.

Oh, it's true.

I guess I'm more
of a results person.

Perks are nice, but getting
the job done is more important.

Here, here.

- Wait, is it raining?
- Yeah.

Wait, there's a roof.

I can't believe that.

Wow, that's really coming down.

Yeah, it's covered over here.
We're good, we're good.

Oh, it's so pretty.

Still, it's gorgeous.

- More wine?
- No, I shouldn't.

I have a conference at three.

Uh, so that was two hours ago.

What?

Oh my God.

How did I miss it?

How long have we
been out here for?

This long.

What about you?

Did you miss some
important meetings?

I think we both chose the
better path here this afternoon.

I'm really glad we did this.

Kent, I'm married.

Oh, Laurel I'm, I'm sorry.

Oh, I guess I thought
we were having a moment.

Oh man, how stupid can I...

No, it's not your fault.

I um, I don't know what I'm
doing out here actually.

You're just taking a
walk with a new friend.

Walking and talking
and staying warm.

You're a good listener.

Well, I happen to think that
what you've got to say

is pretty interesting.

I have to go.

Already?

As the saying goes,
we've only just begun.

Not sure we should
finish what we started.

Thank you.

It's been awhile since someone
made me feel this special.

Catch you later.

Yeah.

Ugh, you've got
to be kidding me.

Are you calling to let me know

about the other decisions you
made without consulting me?

Laurel, I had
to book the reservation

or else I'd lose the deposit.

Oh, I see.

The deposit you also
neglected to tell me about.

Not for lack of trying.

Look, I've attempted
to broach the subject

with you multiple times,
but you're evading.

James, we already
talked to the kids

about taking a family trip,
remember?

I know.

That's what we agreed on.

Honey, I think you have to agree

that we're in desperate
need of some alone time.

James, I have a
very full schedule,

I only have a set amount of
time for outside activities.

Outside activities?

Oh, so your own family takes

a back seat to your
work now, right?

You're taking it out of context!

Honey, can we
please just discuss

this when you get back home?

No, there's nothing to discuss.

We're not going!

What?

Check your ears.

Excuse me? Who is this?

It's Kent, the guy
you played hooky with.

Right, sorry.

Check your ears.

My... my earring.

I can give it to you
tonight if you like,

but if you can't make it I'll
drop it off at the front desk.

I'm actually not staying there.

There was a screw up,
I'm stuck in motel hell.

Motel hell?

Wait, do you mean The Sunset
on 5th Ave?

Wait, how did you know that?

They overbooked.

I got sent here
with the overflow,

I'm in room 232.

That's crazy, I'm in 234.

Must be fate.

Well, the offer still stands.

Maybe I'll see you soon.

Okay, just like we practiced.

I got this.

You're nervous,
there's no need to be nervous.

Nervous?

We just got
to stick to the plan.

We stick to the plan
and we're in and we're out.

Got the bags and the gun.

The other way.

- Oh gosh.
- Here we go.

I'm gonna count to three.

You're gonna run ahead
and distract 'em, okay?

I'm ready.

One, two.

Well, I am really glad
you changed your mind.

We don't have to talk
about this, do we?

No.

No, not at all.

Less talk, more action.

That's my motto.

Wait Kent, I just want you to
know I don't usually do this.

It's my first time ever.

Me too.

It's just things have been
really stressful at home.

Oh?

Is there something going on
between you and your husband?

Well...

A few years ago, he umm...

He had an affair?

It was just a stupid
one time thing.

It was the only time
he ever strayed.

Hmm.

Are you sure?

As sure as I can be.

And you took him back?

Well, it was complicated.

We did therapy.

Lots of therapy.

And yet, here you and I are.

You know what they say.

Sometimes when you
have a problem,

you have to bury it.

Sure.

Fine.

- Good morning.
- Hi.

Do you wanna umm...
go grab some breakfast?

Oh, no.

I have to get ready
for my morning meeting.

Oh, bummer.

Can I see you after?

I don't think so.

Look, it's been really
fun and all but umm,

I don't wanna start
something I can't finish.

Is it okay if we just leave it
here in the hotel room?

Well, sure if that's
what you want, I guess.

It is.

I have a lot of responsibilities

and some things to work out
in my own time.

Well, that doesn't
mean you can't take time

to enjoy things
along the way, right?

Okay, have a good one.

Bye.

Hi Mom!

Hi Mom.

Oh, I missed you guys so much.

All right guys.

Give mommy a chance to put
her briefcase down at least.

Oh.

Chinese food, your favorite.

I got the chicken.

I'm starving.

Yeah, I thought you might
be after your long trip.

I tried calling,
but you didn't pick up.

Oh, I didn't hear it.

So, how was the conference?

Oh, same.

Same as usual.
Lot of new regulations.

I was hoping we could
talk about that weekend.

Uh, maybe later?

Sure.

All right kids, who
wants a spring roll?

Mmm.

- Me!
- Me.

For you.

Be careful, it's hot.

So?

So?

So, you hit that jam
on the freeway?

Yup, such joy.

Yeah, they said it stretched
all the way back to the...

What is that?

Is that a rash?

What's what?

Oh, my hair straightener.

Oh wow, honey let me...

No, James it's fine.

Plus we have bigger things
to talk about, don't you think?

Like you booking that
wilderness resort?

Laurel, it will be good for us.

I wish you'd waited.

Things have been
kinda tense between us.

You have to admit that's true.

So, that's how you
make things better?

By just ignoring my opinion?

We need to get away,
just the two of us.

Do you remember what
Daniela wished for

when she blew out
her birthday candles?

I know, she's got theme park
on the brain.

Honey, look I love our family
vacations, you know I do.

And the next break the kids get,

I'm gonna take them
to the coolest, biggest,

most expensive
theme park that ever

tried to bankrupt
an American family,

but they're gonna have fun

at their Aunt Angela's
and she's gonna spoil 'em.

She's probably gonna give
them pizza for breakfast.

Let's just take this weekend.

And I'm sorry that I went ahead
without your final okay.

That's now how we operate,
and I have no excuses.

I guess I just panicked
because I...

I really want this for us,

because I think
we really need it.

I guess we do.

But no more doing things
behind each other's backs, okay?

From now on, we start fresh.

Okay.

But Paul!

Yes, I realize that.

Fine.

Yes, please do.

Damn it!

What's wrong?

I have been put
on leave from work.

What?

Apparently somebody filed
an anonymous ethics complaint

against me with
the bar association.

Who would do that?

I have no idea,
but the allegations

include fraud and
worse, felony theft.

I'm racking my brain, I just,
maybe I missed a court filing.

Okay, well check
all your old files.

Any old cases,
emails, text messages,

anything that could
give them a clue.

I mean, nobody like a
divorce attorney, but this?

How could your
firm do this to you?

They had no choice,
their hands were tied.

Well, how long are
you out of the office?

It could take weeks.

Well then I'm glad we're
going away this weekend.

You could use the
change of scenery.

Okay, the Secretary
of Labor is holding

a press conference to announce
new trade regulations.

Let's make sure we have
a press release ready to go,

and that's it.

I'll circle back Monday
and get into the tariff stuff.

Have a good weekend, guys.

You too.

Sorry, a call for you
on line one.

A Kent Anderson.

Oh, okay.

Thanks.

Do you mind closing the door?

This is Laurel.

Hey, there you are.

Kent, what are you...

Well, you've
been on my mind lately

and I was wondering if you
might be free for lunch today?

I know it's short notice, but...

Kent, this is unacceptable.

I thought I told you that
was just a one time thing?

Why don't you tell me in person?

I'm standing in your lobby.

I'll be right down.

Oh, so they're up
on the second floor?

Yes.

That is really good to know,
thank you so much.

- Hi.
- Hey.

What are you doing here?

These are for you.

Okay, here you go.

Hey...

Is that any way
to treat an old friend?

If not with a kiss,
at least a handshake.

Okay, this is where I work.

Where people know I'm married.

Are you insane?

Oh...

Wow, I...

I really misjudged this,
didn't I?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, it's just that,
I don't know.

That night was so great
and you were amazing.

This is awkward and
really forward of me.

Feel free to kick me to curb,

but I'd like to know
you a little better,

like go for lunch?

How did you find out
I worked here?

You gave me your business card
in the hotel bar.

Okay, that is not...

My boss is coming over here,
do not say anything.

Kent, you being here
is inappropriate

and it makes me
extremely nervous.

I didn't mean for it to.

I have friends and colleagues
here who know my husband,

who've had dinner with us,
who've been to my home.

Well, pardon me,
but you must not have

all that great of a marriage

if you were spending
the night with me.

Look, you seem like
the kind of person

who goes after what she wants.

I mean, winning the regionals
on your college debate team?

The kind of person who does
that does not settle for crumbs.

How did you know that?

About my being
on the debate team?

You told me.

I'm sure I didn't.

You forgot.

How else could I know?

I don't know.

You have a sister named Angela,

you've been to Europe twice.

Okay, I am 100% positive that
I never told you those things.

Hang on.

Okay, maybe I creeped on
your social media.

Why would you do that?

I couldn't quit thinking
about you, Laurel.

What we had was special.

Kent, what we had
was a one night stand.

More like a sunset to sunrise
adventure quest,

wouldn't you say?

No, it was a one night stand.

Now excuse me, I have
to get back to work now.

I'd like to see you again.

I don't think so.

Please, do not contact me again.

How can you possibly say goodbye
to this kind of passion?

You recorded me?

I bet you do not do that
with your husband, do you?

Oh, now that is an
impressive move.

I'm gonna be sick.

What are you gonna do with that?

Watch it again and again,
what else?

Oh wait, you don't think
I'm one of those sickos

who post these things
to the internet, do you?

I don't know who you are.

Come on.

I just wanted to show you
how amazing our night was

and it's my fondest
hope that we can continue

our, whatever you call it.

Kent, please delete that video.

But I...

Please.

It's gone.

Thank you.

Laurel, I hope you realize this

is more than just some marriage.

What we had that night
was life changing.

And I intend to fight for it.

No!

This is not some romantic movie
where the hero keeps pushing

until his lover sees
the error of her ways.

What we did that night
was wrong,

and I'm not gonna ruin
my marriage over it.

I love my husband.

Please, try to understand.

Damn it.

Is everything okay?

Yeah I uh, I ran out
of fabric softener.

That's what this coming weekend
is all about.

Letting go of laundry problems,
kid issues, work stress.

Bunch of disasters.

Uh huh.

Nothing but a three day break,

with fresh mountain air
and hiking trails.

Uh, I have to go call my sister.

Already done.

Angela's on her way
to pick up the kids

and take 'em to her place.

Did you pack?

Yeah, right down
to my toothbrush.

All you have to do is
finish yours and then join me

in the kitchen for a nice,
relaxing glass of wine.

And we can start this
grand getaway.

Honey, you really do need
this vacation, don't you?

I'm gonna go pack.

Okay guys, one more time.

What are the rules
for this weekend?

There are no rules!

Except? Get in.

Do not run, walk, ride,
roller bounce out

of my iPad all weekend.

I need to know where you guys
are at all times okay?

Okay.

Except for when
we're in the potty.

Yes, that can be
your private time.

Now, who is ready for pizza?

Me!

Oh, great.

Are you guys okay?

Yeah.

Okay, stay right here.
I'll be right back, okay?

I am so sorry.

I'm, I was lookin' at my
phone like a giant idiot.

Well, it doesn't look like
there's any damage back here.

I'm usually so careful
when I drive.

Well yeah, but on the phone?

Look, I've got two kids
in the back seat.

Hey look, I know how important
safety is to a mom.

I'm their aunt, but still.

Aunt Angela, you said
we were going for pizza.

Yeah, we will hon.
Just another minute.

Look umm, not to be too forward,

but why don't you let me buy you
a meal, to say I'm sorry?

Oh, no I don't think that...

We can go our separate ways
and you can think

I'm a distracted jerk
and I can eat my heart out

wondering why I didn't
persuade the beautiful woman

whose car I hit to come
to a meal with me.

Wouldn't that be a sad way

for both of us to carry on
with our lives?

I was gonna meet my sister
and her kids at Cogino's,

but they had to cancel.

It's right over here.

No I, I love Cogino's.

So that's a yes?

We're going to Cogino's.

Yay!

That's great, thank you.

You're doing me a favor.

Okay, well I'll meet you there.

Okay.

What color are you
gonna make that?

That's nice.
A pink pizza?

I'm coloring a boring thing.

Uh, this is, this
is really nice of you.

It is the least I can do.

I'm Michael Wells, by the way.

Angela Morgan.

Hey, about our little
fender bender back there,

I love kids.

If something had happened...

Don't worry about it, okay?

You know, no one got hurt.

It's not like you
did it on purpose.

Exactly!

Thank you for understanding.

Hey, you guys?

You are so lucky to have
a great aunt like Angela.

I love my two nephews.

I spoil 'em a lot with presents

and I teach 'em
how to play hockey.

Do you see them a lot?

Yeah, my brother and
sister-in-law like to uh,

go on weekend boating trips
up to the lake

and I offer to watch the boys.

They're so great.

Their little minds always coming
up with some crazy scheme.

No, I totally understand.

My sister and her husband,

they're doing the same thing
this weekend.

Oh.

Lake Benson?

Uh no, it's a resort up
in Ridgeville,

The Mountain Range Chalet.

Oh.

It is lovely up there
this time of year.

Have you ever...

Yay, pizza!

Careful, it's hot.
Careful.

Who wants a slice?

- Me.
- Okay.

Can I have two?

Sure you can.

- One slice, or two?
- I'm sorry, you were saying?

Oh, nothing important.
Let's just dig in, right?

- Yeah!
- You got two pieces there.

Are you gonna eat
the plastic as well?

- Yeah.
- Yeah?

Was this a great idea, or what?

I mean look at this view.

Hey, I bet we can squeeze
in a mountain hike

and watch the sunset.

Mmm, then we can spend
the rest of the weekend

recovering in the hot tub.

Hey, I'm okay with that.

And your license plate number?

Here you go.
Just give me a minute here.

Perfect, and if
there's anything else

I can do for you,
don't hesitate to call.

Oh, my thighs are so sore...

What do you think?

Uh, it's not exactly D.C.,
but I like it.

It used to be an
old hunting lodge.

You know, I was thinking,

how 'bout instead of a hike,
we order in some room service?

Maybe a bottle of wine
and some cheese?

- And some crackers?
- That sounds nice.

Laurel?

Are you all right?

Laurel?

I'm fine... I'm fine.

You really do need that
glass of wine.

Let's get settled.

You know, actually I think
I'm gonna head down to the spa,

see if they can fit me
in for a quick massage.

Sounds like a plan.

Comfortable?

Yeah, thank you.

And what kind of pressure
would you like?

Uh, soft, medium?

Medium.

All right.

Got a few knots back here.

I can feel 'em.

Hey now, you have
to stay still or else

I won't be able to target
those muscle groups.

Sorry.

Comfortable?

I can't do this right now.

Is everything all right?
Do you have a cramp, or...

I have to go, excuse me.

I'm so sorry.
Did I hurt you?

Laurel?

Honey, where you been?

The spa staff said you were
only there for a few minutes.

I wasn't really in the mood
for a massage.

Okay, what's going on?

You're always in
the mood for a massage.

James, we have to talk.

Umm...

I don't know what to say.

I'm so sorry, James.

I deserve this, right?

This is revenge for my affair?

No.

Then what?

James!

Why?

What's so bad between us

that you had to run into
the arms of another man?

I didn't run, I stumbled.

You have to believe me.

He started flirting me,
I was having a lousy day.

I flirted back,
we had a couple drinks.

You know what?

I don't need to hear
the details.

James, please, please,
please listen to me.

Believe me, I am so sorry.

I'm sickened by what I did.

I keep having flashbacks.

The taste of the wine,
the smell of his cologne.

You know what?

I need a drink.

Great, there's no ice.

Umm...

I'll be back.

You say someone pushed you?

Yes.

And yet you saw no one?

Mr. Briggs, had
you been drinking?

Doctor, my husband
was not drunk.

He left our room
20 seconds earlier

and he was perfectly fine.

I'm sorry, I meant no offense.

It's all right doc.

No, I was not drinking.

I did not slip,
I was not lightheaded.

Somebody pushed me.

All right.

You know, you're very lucky.

Taking a fall like that
could've been much worse.

How are you feeling?

Like I just fell down
a flight of stairs.

Oh...

Who could've done
something like this?

I mean, some kid
pulling a prank?

Some deranged hotel employee?

I wasn't gonna
say anything, but,

when we first got there,
I thought I saw him.

Him? Him who?

Him, him?

I wasn't sure, I'm still not.

What would he be doing here?

What?

Laurel, what's going on?

He's been contacting me,
trying to see me again.

When were you
gonna tell me this?

I'm sorry, I didn't
know what to say.

How could he even know
that we're here?

Did you tell him?

No, of course not.

Excuse me, Mr. Briggs?

Yeah?

I'm Officer Simon.

I understand you were
attacked at the resort?

Umm, yeah I'm not sure.

James, what are you saying?

The hotel said you
claimed someone pushed you.

Uh, yeah, it all happened
so quickly.

So you are not filing a report?

No, I guess not.

Officer Simon?

I have the paperwork
at the desk for you.

Thank you.

Take care.

Look, do we really
want this getting out?

That you and I both had affairs?

Can you imagine the harm that
would bring to our careers?

Okay, let's go home.

What is it?

Where did this come from?

Our bedroom.

"It is the hour
when lover's vows"

seem sweet in every
whispered word;

and gentle winds
and waters near,

"make music to the lonely ear."

A single red rose and a romantic
poem written by Lord Byron.

Oh my God.

I know this guy.

I know who he is.

What?

I had this client whose husband

would beat the living hell
out of her.

And then he would try to win
her back with flowers.

Poetry, this poetry.

Then he'd just beat her
all over again.

His name is Kent Anderson.

Oh my God.

The judge gave me leeway
to go after him pretty hard,

so I basically took him
to the cleaners.

The wife got the house,
the cars, everything.

So he blames you
for ruining his life?

Your one night stand
had to be part

of some sick plan for revenge.

He's trying to do us what
he thinks I did to him.

James, I'm so sorry.

Just don't.

He's sick, manipulative.

He took advantage of you.

Can you ever forgive me?

Hey, you forgave me.

How could I not do
the same for you?

What are you doing?

What we should've
done back at the Chalet.

Are you calling the cops?

No, private investigator.

He's an old friend of mine.

We need to do this right
and collect hard evidence.

Otherwise, none of this
is gonna hold up in court.

Ari?

Yeah, James.

I know, it's been forever.

So, just the one night?

That's correct.

Okay, I'll ask the hotel

if they have any closed circuit
camera footage.

What does that prove?

If we're gonna build a
successful case for prosecution,

we need to be able to prove
that Anderson was stalking you.

That he wasn't just staying
at the hotel for a function.

There might be some video
footage from the resort as well.

My team will be in touch
with them, too.

Now is there anything else?

Umm...

There was another video of us
from that night.

What?

He took it without my knowledge.

I asked him to erase it,
he said he did.

No, that's highly unlikely.

Even if he did erase the video
in front of you,

he probably made copies.

And we'll need to make sure

that he didn't
post anything online.

This is a nightmare.

Yep.

Laurel, this suspect has
already proven himself

to be extremely dangerous.

So we need you to be
vigilant and brave, okay?

First we need to establish

if there's anything else
you haven't told me.

That's everything.

All right.

We'll get through this together.

So what's next?

Take all common
sense precautions.

And if I were you,
I'd install a video camera

surveillance system
in your home.

Cover every room and
the outside perimeter.

We can install digital traces
on both your phones.

They're simple to activate,
you just punch in a code.

It's like we're under siege.

My experience in cases
like these tells me

that the suspect has already
begun to experience pleasure

knowing how he's impacted
your lives.

He feels the distress
he's causing you

has brought you closer to him.

That is insane.

His persistence
will only escalate

until he gets what he wants:
you.

Are you sure you're
gonna be all right?

I'm sure.

I have to go pick up
some paperwork

so that I can work from home.

Maybe I should go with you.

I have my phone, it's okay.

All right, just uh,
don't stay too long.

Make sure you're home
before dark, all right?

It's one o'clock
in the afternoon.

I know, I know.

Hey, you're gonna be fine.

I'm gonna be fine.

Okay.

Security will come.

Oh, let them.

Laurel, look at me.

Look at me!

You don't get it, do you?

This is happening, you and I.

You're sick.

I'm not sick!

Do not say that ever again,
do you hear me?

Hmm?

Let me hear you say it.

Out loud.

I'll never say it again.

Because if you do...

Excuse me.

What's her problem?

I'm okay.

You're safe now.

I'm so sorry.

It's all right, it's all right.

Hey guys.

We're home!

Oh, I missed you.
Come here.

And we have pizza.

Oh!

- Did you have fun?
- Yeah.

Lucky you, okay.

Okay, go upstairs.
Get unpacked.

Mommy has to talk
to Aunt Angela.

What's up?

He was stalking you at work?

Oh my God, this is so creepy.

And frightening.

So you good with the plan?

Yeah, I'm happy to help.

It's a big favor.

Well, I guess you
owe me big time then.

I'm okay with that.

Okay, let's go tell the kids.

Kids, come down!
Family meeting.

Hi.

Aunt Angela, you're still here?

Well, that's because
we have something

super exciting to discuss.

Special 'cause we're
having spaghetti tonight?

No, special because we
have some good news for you.

So your Aunt Angela
is gonna take you both

to California for a week
to visit all the theme parks.

Whoa!

Can we visit The Twister?

Oh, whoa.
Hang on there, cowboy.

We'll see about the scary
rides 'cause Aunt Angela

doesn't like to be upside
down at 100 miles an hour.

What?

But aren't you and daddy coming?

No, sweetie we both
have to work this week,

but you have both
been so good we wanted

to do a special treat for you.

When do we leave?

Tomorrow.

Oh, that's my queue to go.
I don't want to be late.

Believe it or not
I have a date tonight.

Well don't look at me like that.

I go on dates.

Thank you, have fun.

- See you tomorrow.
- Bye.

Okay kiddos, I'll see
you tomorrow, okay?

Be ready to have fun!

Bye, bye.

- See ya.
- Bye.

Okay guys, upstairs
pick out a few toys,

small ones that you wanna
pack in your suitcase.

Small.

Okay.

Small.

- Tiny.
- Tiny.

So, this has all been
pretty fast for me.

We meet in the street,
go for pizza

and now this expensive dinner,
all in less than 72 hours.

I know what I like.

I don't see any reason
to waste time.

On top of being a
stone cold knockout,

I happen to think that
what you've got to say

is pretty interesting.

Mmm-hmm, is that your usual MO?

Just a little
random car violence

and then you go in for the kill?

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing, I was just joking.

I know that.

I got you pretty good, huh?

So, personal question time.

Uh, what kind of work do you do?

I uh, I run the food
bank charity downtown.

Really?

Yeah.

That's so noble.
I like that.

Yeah you know
the pay isn't great,

but the work we do
is really valuable.

What about you?

Hairdresser, part time nanny.

Daniela thinks you're
really cute, Michael.

I think she's pretty cute, too.

So, you do seem
to have those kids

in your care pretty often.

Oh, I don't mind you know,
until I have kids of my own.

Which I'm not!

I'm not adding that
as an agenda item

for you and me,
just to be clear.

Uh, they're, they're
pretty cool to have around.

Hey, I mean I don't
mind the conversation.

You know, I'm not
21 years old anymore.

You have to start thinking

about having a family
at some point, right?

Absolutely, yeah for sure.

Although, if I do
have a family someday,

I'm not sure that I'd want
to hand them off

to someone else this much.

No, oh it's not like that.

My sister and her husband,

they're both just,
they're super busy.

Oh, I get it.

It's just, I don't
know why people

would have kids in the
first place if they're so busy.

Kids, they need face time.

Well, they're under
a lot of stress.

Yeah.

Well I mean, I can imagine.

Kids, careers.

Oh, it can really
put pressure on you.

We have to keep trying, right?

Oh, for sure.

Even when one person is more
at fault than the other.

You mean, alcoholic?

My mom, she ruined
her marriage to my dad.

Completely blitzed
every night of the week.

Oh, it's not booze.

It's an indiscretion.

Oh, wow.

So uh, anyway,
how would you like

to accompany me to a concert
in the park on Friday night?

The weather is so nice
and the band is amazing.

I, I'd love to but I can't.

I'm taking the kids
away for a week.

Oh, when?

Tomorrow.

I was gonna tell you.

Will I be able to reach you?

Is there some kind of problem?

My sister has a stalker.

They've got a private
detective tracking him down.

Umm, let's take a
look at the menu.

That waiter will be
back here any minute.

Hate to send him
away again, right?

They never come back.

Yeah.

Hey uh, Mr. Briggs?

Yeah? Can I help you?

Hi, yeah.
I just got something for you.

You've been served, dude.

Get off my property.

You're a big man, huh?

What you gonna do about it, huh?

Huh?

What's your problem?

Hey!

Jesus!

What the hell are you doing?

You're crazy.

You stay away from me!

Get outta here!

Hello?

Please, I've just
been assaulted.

- Please come now, please.
- Put that away!

Someone help me, please!
You stay away from me.

Don't you hurt me, stay away.

It was just like he
went full psycho on me.

I handed him the subpoena and
he just started wailing on me.

- Hey, that's a lie.
- Shh.

Mr. Briggs, you'll get
a chance to tell your story.

It's not a story,
it's the truth.

Calm down.

Your husband's nuts, lady.

Hey, do not speak to my wife.

Why not?
You control her or something?

- Oh yeah, you know what?
- Hey, James don't.

Sir, sir.

Hey, hey.

Stay back, stay there.

Let's finish this
at the station.

Officer, please he's just upset.

Yeah I can see that, ma'am.

Now let me do my job,
if you don't mind.

Laurel, call Paul please.

I will.

Officer, do you need me anymore?

No, we got your information.

I'll call if we
need anything else.

Thank you for coming down.

You're working for him,
aren't you?

Hello?

Mrs. Briggs?

Yeah?

It's Ari Sheffler.

I need you and your husband
to come to my office.

It's important.

We can't,
my husband was just arrested.

I can't leave the children.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Don't worry, your husband
will bond out in the morning.

He has to spend the night
in jail?

Probably just a holding cell,
away from other prisoners.

He'll be safe.

How come he got arrested
and the other guy didn't?

Well, I guess your husband
was considered the aggressor.

Cops gotta make decisions
on the spot.

Anyway, back to business.

Kent Anderson is really
Ray Patterson.

Anderson is just an alias.

When Patterson was 12,
he witnessed his mother

stabbing his father to death
with a kitchen knife.

Oh my God.

Now it's probable
that this event

spawned a whole series
of domestic violence.

Now, here I have some
footage from the hotel.

There's Patterson already.

And here you come,
walking with your coworkers.

Patterson follows,
but at a distance

so he doesn't get spotted
too soon.

He told me he was there for
a meeting with his company.

He's unemployed,

he has been for
over a year and a half.

Living off of credit cards.

And we'll fast forward.

Meeting's over, conference
doors open, you exit.

Patterson exits.

Patterson follows.

And makes contact.

Boom.

Classic predator.

He's the one that canceled
your reservation and moved you

to the motel to isolate
you from your colleagues.

Everything orchestrated
perfectly.

He said it was fate, that
we were meant to be together.

Mmm-hmm.

I also have footage
from the Chalet.

It's check out, there's James.

Here you are.

And watch as you both exit,
here comes Patterson.

We don't have any footage
of when James was pushed,

but we know it was Patterson
who did it.

What do I do?

If it was me, I'd get the kids
out of the house

and I'd do it right now.

Hey, I'm sorry if
I got a little uh,

pushy asking questions.

I just wanted to
get to know you.

I mean, you seem nice.

Don't worry about it.

I think we've gotten to know
each other pretty well.

Mmm... sorry.

Oh my God.

I have to go.

Wait, you're just gonna leave?

I'm sorry, I can't stay.

Okay, okay.

In the car, in the car.

Seat belts on.

Good, good boy.

I love you,
put your seat belt on.

Be good for Aunt Angela, okay?

Okay.

Good Daniela, I love you.

I love you too.

Drive until you get out of the
city and find a hotel room.

Here, take my credit card.

Are you sure
you're gonna be okay?

I'm heading straight
to the police station

to see if I can persuade them
to let me bail out James.

Be safe.

Bye guys.

Close your eyes, you'll
be there before you know it.

Mwah! I love you.

You guys ready?

Yeah? Okay.

Bye.

Hi.

Looking for these?

Oh!

No!

Seriously, the purse?

Please don't shoot.

Oh, what?

With this?

No, I'm not gonna shoot you.

We're going for a ride.

Come on.

Come on!

That's right.

Let's go.

Come on.

Pick up the pace.

Up to the front.
You're driving.

Start it up.

Hey.

Ah!

Let's go.

The guy you have is actually
the victim in this scenario.

That fight was staged.

There's nothing
we can do about it

until the morning, anyway.

There's no court judge
available just for you.

I don't need a judge,
let me bond him out.

You, personally?

What are you uh, are you
in love with this guy?

Jimmy, the family's in danger.

We're running out of time here.

No, no way.

Come on man!
It's just paperwork.

No!

You're like a dog with a bone,
you know that?

Well...

Thank you, Jimmy.

Officer Rubin.

Yeah, when was this?

What's the address?

Okay.

Yeah, we'll send someone
to make a report.

What's your guy's address?

It's 20147 Newcastle, why?

Neighbor called to say
the woman who lives there

was just kidnapped at gunpoint.

That's my client!

Where are you taking me?

No, I don't wanna
ruin the surprise.

Why are you doing this?

You know.

My husband, he defends
women who've been...

Been what, hmm?

Beaten by their husbands?

What I gave her
was the perfect life.

But she pushed me.

Oh, she manipulated me.

Spent my money while
she flirted with other men.

Hurting her was my last resort.

Ari?

Hey, what's going on?

We need to talk.

We have a situation.

Yeah, stop here.

Let's go.

I have a little hunting cabin
out here.

It's really peaceful.

I think you'll like it.

I'm not gonna hurt you...

I just wanna be alone,
so we can talk.

Can we talk here?

No, because you
might try to run away,

and then I'd have to chase you
and that would make me angry.

You don't wanna make me angry,
do you?

No.

I didn't think so.

So start walking.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Mr. Briggs, you're still
a suspect in a battery case,

but it seems
there's another story

playing out in real time.

My wife has been
kidnapped by that maniac.

Okay.

Highway patrol, air teams,
local municipalities,

we got everyone on the hunt,

but we need to know
what we're looking for.

Wait there, there was something

in the Anderson divorce file.

Yeah, when we were
doing the property split,

there was assets that he had

that he insisted
on hanging on to.

Like what?

It was a cabin.

Uh, I can't remember,
but it was an old property

that used to belong
to the family

and the wife didn't
want it anyway,

so he was able to hang onto it.

Where is it?

Uh, I'd have to think about it.

Umm...

Briggs, call whoever you
need to.

Get that cabin's location.

We're gonna set up
a command center

in one of the other
conference rooms, okay?

Meet me in the hallway.

Don't say anything.

We're gonna track Patterson
ourselves without the police.

How? Why?

I used to wear the uniform.

I know how they do things.

If they get a whiff
of where your wife is,

they're gonna bust in there
with lights and sirens blazing,

but if we find them ourselves,
then we can keep it low profile.

It's way easier to assess
the situation.

But how are you gonna find them?

They could be anywhere.

I got his number from Laurel,
from his business card.

I traced the phone.

They're only a few
miles away, look.

Let's do it.

Oh I just love nature,
don't you?

I love my husband,
I love my family.

Oh, you're breakin' my heart.

I loved my wife too,
until your husband

came along and took her from me.

James didn't break up
your marriage.

The hell he didn't!

Your wife came to him
because she was scared of you.

She had no one else to turn to.

Why would you wanna
be with someone

who doesn't wanna be with you?

Ah!

You made me.

Now don't do it again.

Let's go.

Down here.

Keep going, there you go.

Ah, here it is.

My home away from home.

"The clearest way
into the universe

is through the
forest wilderness."

John Muir said that.

And the universe, like nature,

is one big intricate clockwork,
designed by our maker.

On your knees.

It's the perfect place to die,
surrounded by all this.

What do you think, Laurel?

Please...

You wanna die out here?

Please.

You have to stop and
think about what you're doing.

I know exactly what I am doing.

I suspect by now Sheffler, hmm?

He'll be trying to get James
out of jail.

They'll be tracking
my cell phone

using the number
on my business card,

and James knows about this
little property I held onto.

So they'll be here, along
with the police in a few hours,

but by then I'll be off

with my new identity and...

You'll be dead.

Please.

I have two children.

Their names are
Joshua and Daniela.

I make their school
lunches every day.

Josh has a doctor's
appointment on Tuesday,

we think he has asthma.

Please, please don't this.

They need me, please!

And I needed my marriage!

Hey look, look.

Hi.

Don't take this personally.

I'm not doing it to you,
I'm doing it to your husband.

And besides, I gave you
a chance to leave him.

And you have to admit,
that was pretty fair of me.

How could you ever think
I would leave my family?

Oh yeah, right your family.

Let's talk about them.

After I destroy James,
I'll be visiting your children,

who are currently with
Aunt Angela.

You know, she and I really
hit it off on our date.

Your date?

Oh yeah didn't, didn't
I tell you about that?

Anyway, she is a hot number.

Kinda nuts but uh,
a body that won't quit.

And eventually the kids
will come to live with us.

And I'll show them what it means
to finally have a real father.

What?

What's the matter?

What the hell is this?

Your father's watch
finally stop working?

No, no, no.
This isn't right, no.

Oh, I thought it
was just like you.

Precision time piece
that never makes a mistake.

Shut up, shut up!

Laurel!

Bingo.

This must be the phone
we're tracking.

All right, there's supposed
to be a path

around here somewhere.

Here.

The cabin is about
100 yards in there.

Look, we have to find her.

Okay listen, I need
you to phone the police.

Get them here immediately.

Listen, I can help.

James, listen to me.

Call them now, get in
the car, wait for me there.

I'm gonna take a look around.

All right?

Okay.

Laurel!

Laurel?

- Please help us.
- Where is he?

He's back there,
he tried to kill me.

Now hold on.

Your husband's by the road.
We're gonna get you home.

Hey!

I just heard gunshots,
please hurry.

- Come on.
- No!

Come on.

Okay, okay, okay...

Keep moving!

Come on.

Oh!

Get up, get up.

Well that was unexpected.

He was early.

Please don't kill me.

Please don't kill me,
please don't kill me.

Get goin'.
Come on.

Go ahead.

Oh my God, hey, hey, hey.

You all right?

Yeah.

Oh Jesus.

Did you call the police?

Yeah, yeah hold on.

911.

They'll find you, okay?

Okay?

That way up the trail.

Okay.

Ah!

Please.

Show time.

Please.

Sheffler wouldn't
have come alone.

It's over.

Please!

Damn it Laurel.

I was really
starting to like you.

No!

James, watch out!

No, James!

Look at this guy.

Damn.

Now I gotta hand it to ya.

You got more lives than a cat.

But even cats die
eventually, right?

James.

Okay, it's okay.

Dr.
Bryan, please dial 113.

Dr. Bryan, please dial 113.

Hi.

Good morning.

It's okay.

Hi.

How do you feel?

Sore.

Where are the kids?

They're okay.

They're at home.

They miss you.

You've been out for two days.

Sheffler?

He's in intensive care
but he's gonna be okay.

And um?

He's gone.

He's never gonna
bother us again.

Laurel?

I'm so sorry.

No more sorries.

No more blaming each other.

We had a problem.

We fought together and that's

what we're gonna do
from now on, okay?

Okay?

Yeah.

I love you.

Come here.