Unfaithful (2002) - full transcript

[Wind Blowing]

[Tinkling]

[Creaks]

[Boy Imitating Explosion]

[Boy Imitating Explosion]

Pretty windy out.

[Imitating Explosions]

That better not
be the one

where you
blow people up.

It's not, Mom.

[Imitating Explosion]



Mm-hmm.

Dad, look what I can do.

I've been practicing.

[Farting Sounds]

That's spectacular, kiddo.

- Boy: cool.
- [Clears Throat]

You're inside out.

Oh. I knew that.

Doesn't work for you?

Can't believe
you taught him that.

[Laughs]
I didn't.

He did it on his own.

Charlie, did you
brush your teeth?

- Yes.
- Charlie.



I brushed them.

Let me see.

Look at this, Con.

Let's go.
I'm serious.

You're driving me
bonkers, Mom.

Let's go.

Con, remember when we
were gonna buy Omnidel,

you said no?

You remember what
the price was?

Uh, 1 50.

Close. 61 .

I'll do it, Mom.

No, I'm gonna do it.

You know what it's
going for now, Con?

Say, '' E.''
Eee.

Guess, Con.

Edward, I don't know,
all right?

All right, now rinse.

7 4.

Really rinse. And pee.

I should've
bought it. Shit.

So buy some.

Too late, Con.
Too late.

Lift the seat, honey.

Don't forget to put it down.

When you finish.

Do you really need
all that stuff?

Mom, no one wears
these dorky hats.

Well, you do,
and you're not a dork.

How do I look?

Very handsome.

Love you.

Ok. Come on,
let's go.

[Wind Gusts]

Whoa.Jesus.

Come on.

Whoa.

Maybe you
shouldn't go in today.

I promised I'd do that
stuff for the auction,

and someone's got
a birthday coming up.

Latrell Sprewell
jersey, Mom.

Don't forget.

He's on the Yankees,
right?

Charlie: mom.

You're driving me bonkers.

You're driving him bonkers.

Jesus.

It's a holiday there.

Second man on TV:
Well, I'll just keep talking.

No, no, that's ok.

But in order
to pick up...

whoa!

Aah!

Taxi!

Shit!

Taxi!

Taxi. Taxi!

[Horn Honks]

Oh!

Whoa!

Shit!

Whoa. Whoa.
I'm so sorry.

[Speaking French]

I'm so sorry.

[Speaking French]

I'm sorry.

I'll get your things.

Aw, shit.

Taxi! Taxi!

My books.
[Speaking French]

[Speaking French]

Ahh.

I need a taxi.

Could you help me
get a taxi?

Ok.

I'll watch your books.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Hey. Hey!

Hey.

[Taxi Honks]

[Yells]

[Car Honks]

Bad day for taxis.

It's this horrible wind.

Yeah. You shot down
there like a bullet.

Ooh.

If you flapped
your arms,

you'd be
home by now.

I'll remember that
next time.

That's not good.

I know.

Listen, that's me
up there,

the flower pot.

I get you a band-aid, ok?

Hold on to something.
Don't blow away.

Or...

you can come on up
and clean it off, no?

Man: Come on.

I'm not an ax murderer.
I promise.

Oh, shit.

Fucking elevator.

[Speaking French]

[Baby Cries]

Only one more.

[Baby Crying]

Pardon the mess.

You a writer?

I'm a book dealer.

Oh.

Uh, bathroom's right
down there on the left.

Go ahead.

There's
a medicine cabinet.

You can sneak a peak
at my prescriptions.

[Chuckles]

[Gasps]

[Groans]

Hello.

I made you some tea.

Thank you.

Do you box?

I used to
when I was young.

Hmm.

This is an amazing place.

Uh-huh.

Yeah, but it's
not mine.

No?

The owner is
a friend, a sculptor,

and he's living in
Paris, so that's cool.

We can stay here,
me and my books.

Hmm.

Um, I--can I use your phone?

I have to call home.

Oh, sure, sure. There's
a phone just behind you.

Thank you.

Gloria? Hi, it's me.

Good, good.

How's Charlie?

Hi, honey. How was
your day at school?

Yeah? What was
the best part?

[Laughs]

Guess what. Can you believe
that mommy missed her train?

Um...

ice.

Uh, about an hour.

You should
start your homework.

No. I promise to
tell you all about it

when I see you.

[Kisses]
I love you. Bye.

That was my son Charlie.

He's 8.
He'll be 9 next week.

I'm Paul Martel.
I'll be 28 in July.

I'm Constance,
and I'm late.

I have to go.

Before you go,
take your book,

no?

Oh, no, I--I couldn't.
I don't...

sure, you can.

A souvenir.

Go down there.

You know,
like before.

Ok.

Keep going.

Stop.

Now right.

No. Right.

Ok, now the second shelf
from the top.

Take the fourth one
from the left.

[Clears Throat]

Got it?

Think so.

Open to page 23.

'' Drink wine.
This is life eternal.

''This, all that youth
will give to you.

''It is the season for wine,
roses, and drunken friends.

'' Be happy for this moment.
This moment...''

Both: is your life.

I have to go.

Thank you.

Can you find
your way out?

I hope so.

That's my bedroom.

It was nice meeting you,
Constance.

Hey, come back
if you need more books

or medical attention.

[Door Closes]

Ooh!

Oh!

TV: A perfect 1 0 there.

Oh, my! Did you see that?

- Hey, Glo.
- Hey.

That wouldn't be
the TV on, would it?

I was just
turning it off.

Sure you were.

[Laughs]

[Sighs]

The wind knocked me
down today, Glo.

Oh, yeah?

You all right?

Do you
need anything?

Whoa.

Gross.

Were you in a fight?

No,just fell over.

Does it hurt?

A little bit.

Cool.

Where are you going?

To get the camera.

- Try this.
- Thank you.

What do you
need a camera for?

It's for school.

We're doing blood
and stuff.

Ok, now look
like it really hurts.

- Ready?
- Yep.

Ow!

[Laughing]

This'll be great.

The wind
blew her down.

She bled
and everything.

Everybody's hats
blew off.

Look who's
the world photographer.

You ok?

Yeah. It took me down
like an old lady.

Honey.

It's humiliating.

Dad, look
at the pictures.

At least
we got the evidence.

Anyone we can sue?

- Whoa!
- No.

There was this nice guy
who helped me.

It was like this, Dad.

It was a twister.

Whoa. Whoa.

Dad, look.

It was like this.

- Wow.
- This is a tornado.

He lived around there.

He got me some Band-Aids
and put me in a taxi.

Is he good-looking?

I feel sick.

Did you do
your homework, Charlie?

I can't. I don't
know how to do it.

Well, come on.
I'll help you.

You can help me with mine.

Did you get his name?
This guy?

You can send him
a bottle a wine.

Cheap wine.

Edward: Con,
stand there a second.

Con, wait a minute.

Just stay there a second.

I'm just trying to figure
out how to do the, um...

the thing I can't
figure out is the, um...

zoom thing here.

There it is. Ok,
hold on. Stay there.

The zooming thingie.

Zooming in.

Wait a minute.
Stay there. No, come on.

I'm just trying to
figure this thing out.

I want to see
if it focuses.

[Laughs]

Hold on. Come here.

Cool. Very cool.

So beautiful.

If you only knew.
Look at you.

God, what a beauty.

Something the matter?

Nothing.

Nothing at all.

Good.

Come here.

This is really good.

No, it isn't.
Go away. Come here.

This is major.

I think it really is
zooming in.

I found the zoom.

Found it.

Charlie: Dad!

[Sighs]

- Mom!
- Shit.

[Laughs]

Charlie: I can't sleep.

That camera.

Jesus.

I'll be back. I'll be back.

Don't fall asleep.

It works.

Mom, are you nuts?

You forgot my lunch.

I did not.

It's by the door.
Come with me.

What are you chew--
what are you chewing?

Nothing.

Spit that out.
What is that?

Oh, that's lovely.

- Mom?
- Yes?

I don't want to
be a dumb bunny.

Honey, it's a play.

There's lots
of other bunnies.

It would be cool
to be a bunny.

You're
bonkers, Mom.

That's what you tell me.

Love you.

Love you, too.
What's that?

Oh. Thank you.

[Laughs]

[Charlie Humming]

Bye.

Shit.

[Paul's Phone Rings On Line]

- [Ring]
- [Clears Throat]

- [Ring]
- [Clears Throat]

Machine: Hi,
this is Paul Martel.

Leave a message
after the beep. Thanks.

[Beep]

Paul: Hello? Hello?

Hello?

- Hello.
- Hello.

You're--you're there.

This is Connie Sumner,

the one
from the really windy day.

Oh, that one.

How's the knee?
Did you ice it?

Yes, I iced it
and I elevated it,

and you name it,
I did it,

and it's much better.

And I--I just
wanted to call

and I wanted
to thank you

and, um, I wanted
to ask for your address

because I wanted to
send you a bottle of--

- Where are you?
- What?

I said where are you?

I'm in Grand Central.

It's really hard
to hear you.

Come and see me.

What?

Yeah, take a break.

I'll make you some coffee.

Coffee?

Um...

uh, ok.

Ok.

See you. Bye.

Fuck.

Ah, no permanent
damage, I see.

[Clears Throat]

We take Medicaid,
Blue Cross.

I'm uninsured.

No, I'm afraid we don't
take charity cases here.

It was a joke.

Oh, look at this.

Jack London.

First edition
of White Fang

in the original
dust jacket.

And you know what?

I got it for a buck-50.

What's it worth?

[Blows]

About 4,000 times more.

Those are in French.

I took it in school.

Ah. Uh...

[Speaking French]

Do I want
to take off something?

Um, your coat.

Would you like
to take off your coat?

Yes, my coat. Heh.

Thank you.

But I can't stay very long.

I have some errands
I have to run.

I'll get the coffee.

Ok.

Shit. Ow.

It's in Braille.

Braille.

No, no. Braille.
He was French.

Close your eyes.

What?

Close your eyes.

'' My mother
makes me chicken.''

'' Her chicken
makes me cough.''

''I wish that
when she made it,

she took
the feathers off.''

It doesn't say that.

[Laughs]

I had better go.

Huh?

I'd better go.

Uh, take care.
Don't fall.

Thanks for the coffee.
[Opens Door]

You didn't drink it.

[Closes Door]

Hi.

Lindsay, hi.

Ah, Connie.

Let me buzz him.

Thanks.

Hey, what
a surprise.

Look at you.

Hi, Bill.

Hi, Connie.

Am I interrupting?

No, no. I was
just leaving.

All right, I'll, uh,
I'll get you the budget

for those trucks later.

Edward:
All right. Thanks.

Would you
like a coffee?

No, thank you.

Mmm.

Ah, that's nice.

Mmm. Mmm.

You know, I didn't
know you were

coming in today.

I could've
given you a ride.

You're freezing.
What is that?

Well, I was
around the corner,

and I brought you
a present.

Wow. What's
the occasion?

Nothing.
I don't know.

It's a medium,

but they said
it runs large.

Look at that.

You don't have to try it on.

I'm the boss. I can do
whatever I want.

What do you think?

[Telephone Rings]

Hold on
just a second.

[Ring]

Yeah?

Oh, all right,

but hold the other calls.

You're busy. I'll go.

Sit down. Sit down.
I'll go.

No. Sit. Sit. Sit.

Hello, Henry.

Yeah, so what is
this suspension problem?

No, I never received it.

Well, all right.
Well, get it to me.

Henry, this--no,
it's not good enough.

I'm sitting here
with 200 trucks

that I can't use.

All right. Well,
set up a meeting.

Yeah, and I want
Frank Burnbaum there.

'Cause I don't feel good
about this guy.

When I tell someone
to do something,

I want it done.

I'm sure you will.

Anyway...

so, what else you up to?

Auction.

Yeah? Who'd you hit on?

The usual suspects.

Who?

Bob Gaylord.

Bob?

You get a pledge
out of Bob,

they should send you
to the middle east.

So, tell me...

what?

What do you think?

It's a keeper.

Jeez.

Hello.

Hello.

[Ai Du playing]

Here I am again.

I brought muffins.

[Speaking French]

What is this music?

You like it?

Yes.

Do you want to dance?

Now?

Yeah.

Ok.

I have to warn you,
I tend to lead.

Of course.
You are American.

You've done
this before.

Uh, what?

How many girlfriends
have you had?

Um...2.

Really?

Would I lie to you?

I don't know,
would you?

Your eyes are amazing,
you know that?

You should never shut them.
Not even at night.

You should
learn to sleep

with your eyes open.

I'll work on that.

Will you?

[CD Skips]

Hang on.

I think this
is a mistake.

There's no such thing
as a mistake.

There's what you do
and what you don't do.

I can't do this.

I forgot my coat.

[Whispering]
I can't. I can't.

What? What? What's wrong?

I can't. I don't know
how to do this.

- This is wrong.
- Hit me.

I don't want to.

Hit me.

- Aah!
- Hit me.

Oh!

Say, Ed.

Hey, Bob.

Haven't seen you
in a while.

No. No. I've been
working late this week.

How's the boy?

He's a pistol of a kid.
He's gonna have a birthday.

- Really? How old?
- 9.

So, uh, any major
armed robberies?

[Chuckles] No.
No, not this week.

Speaking
of armed robberies,

you better watch out
for Connie.

She's gonna get you to
sign over your mortgage.

What do you mean?

Did she try to hit
on you for some money?

No.

I thought
she talked to you

about this, uh,
school auction, with...

not me.

But I've been
out of town.

Maybe she talked
to Maggie about it.

Yeah. Yeah, I guess
I got it wrong.

Anyway, we owe you
a dinner.

Yeah.

He's out.

Mmm.

Can I get
you anything?

No. No, I'm fine. Thanks.

Tough day?

Mmm, not really.

How about you?
How was your day?

It was good.

You know,
the usual stuff.

Sure you don't
want anything?

No.

Con?

Yeah?

Do you love me?

Of course
I love you.

What a silly
question.

[Sighs]

I guess...
I'm just feeling silly.

I'll be up
in a minute.

Ok.

Sorry.

What are
we doing here?

Having lunch.

I shouldn't
be doing this.

What, you shouldn't
be having lunch?

Not with you.

I think
we should leave.

Listen...

see those guys over there
paying the check?

Yes.

Ok, if the guy
on the right pays,

we'll leave right now.

If the guy
on the left pays, we stay.

And I kiss you.

No. No.

No. No. No.

Ah. Ah.

Hey, you're
kidding me, man.

[Sighs]

I win.

No.

- Ready?
- No. [Laughs]

Don't do it. Don't.

[Ai Du plays]

Room for 2?

Of course.

Nice music.

What is it?

It's, um...

African, I think.

I like it.

Here.

Let's go to bed.
Come on.

Stay here with me.

I'm cold.

- Stay here.
- I'm cold.

Stay here with me.

I'm cold.

Come on,
let's go.

How about lunch today?

You free?

I have all this
fund-raiser stuff.

Auction things to pick up.

We can do an early one
if you want.

How about 1 2:00?

1 2:00?

Yeah.

Will I be hungry at 1 2:00?

We could go in together.

I'll wait for you.

I'm not gonna be ready to go
for at least an hour.

That's all right.
I'll wait.

Oh, shit.

What?

I just remembered...

I have a facial at 1 2:30
at Georgiana's today.

Oh, well.

You gotta
stay beautiful, right?

Georgiana's, huh?

Waste of money.

Yeah, Manhattan.

Uh, beauty salon
called, uh, Georgina.

Uh, yeah, right.
Yes. Yes.

Georgiana's.
That's right.

Thank you.

Hello, I'm calling to confirm
an appointment today, 1 2:30.

Sumner. Connie Sumner.
S-u-m-n-e-r.

Could she...could she be
down for another time?

No, thank you.

Connie?

Connie? Connie? [Laughs]

Tracy. Hi.

I was gonna call you.

That's what they all say

when I call about
bunny costumes.

You know Sally
from Planned Parenthood.

Hi. It's
been a while.

Well, too long.
Too long.

You look
amazing.

So where you headed?

Oh, I was just
going to, um,

go look at some window
shades for the kitchen.

Well, we're gonna go
and have coffee.

Why don't you join us?

Oh, I'm gonna be late.

For window shades?

Come on.

Ok. Ok.

[Laughs]
Hi, how are you?

I'm just going to make
a phone call.

- Sure.
- [Coughs]

Mmm. She could have
used my cell phone.

Hi, it's me.

You're not gonna
believe this.

I'm at the cafe
around the corner.

Why do you
have to introduce me

as Sally from
Planned Parenthood?

[Laughs]
What do you mean?

Well, it makes it
sound like

I'm in New York
handing out condoms.

I'm stuck here.

Will you wait for me?

Wait for me.

With the redhead.
Just can't take it.

She has it
the next morning--

Had to call Gloria,
remind her to pick up

the dry cleaning
when she gets Charlie.

Never a dull moment.

Charlie is
so adorable.

Thank you.

[Speaking French]

[Speaking French]

I can't eat.

I'll have a coffee.

Well, I guess I'll
have coffee, too.

Excuse me again.
Ladies room.

God, she looks good.

Mm-hmm.

Do you think
she's had work?

Why would
she have work?

She still
looks gorgeous.

That's when
they're having it now.

Early, before it all
goes to shit.

I have friends
out there.

You take me
to the best places.

Wait.

Let me...

she's not like that.
She's really nice.

Of course she is.
That makes it worse.

She is nice,
and she's sweet,

and her ass is in
exactly the same place

it was when
she was in college.

Are you taking tennis?

Oh, I wouldn't
call what I do

taking tennis.

[Laughs]

There you are.
I was beginning to worry.

No, it's fine.
I'm fine.

We thought you were
abducted by that heartthrob.

What heartthrob?

You didn't see him
at the counter?

He was gorgeous.

I miss everything.

Your button's undone.

Oh, thank you.

That's him.

I guess I could
see the appeal.

Well, if he
looked at me twice,

I would be on my back
in a second.

Oh, you would not.

Oh, I would so.
Why not?

Well, a couple of reasons.

Adam for one,
your kids for another.

Well, you know, Tracy,

they wouldn't
have to know about it.

It could be
just something

that I did for myself.

You know, to broaden
my horizons.

It'd be like taking
a pottery class.

Having an affair is nothing
like taking a pottery class.

Could be.

No. It would
start out like that,

and then, um,
something would happen.

Someone, uh, finds out,
or someone falls in love,

and it ends disastrously.

They always end
disastrously.

Tracy.

No.

When?

It was a long time ago,

and it's the one thing
in my life

I would undo if I could.

[Clears Throat]

Did you just fuck me
across the street?

Mm-hmm, I did.

You know, we could
end this now,

and no one
would get hurt.

Yeah?

I think if we
ended this now,

I'd get hurt.

So, no matter what,
someone get's hurt?

Maybe not.

Maybe we'll get tired
of each other.

God, I hope
I get tired of you.

You're in my mind.

You're the only
thing in my mind

when I wake up
every morning.

You're in my brain

before I even
open my eyes.

What do you think of?

It depends.

If it's a day
when I don't know

if I'm going
to get to see you,

I'm anxious,
thinking of excuses

to come
into the city

and see you.

And the days
you know we meet?

On those days...

I'm...calm

and hating myself.

Oh, God.

This is what
we have over here.

And...I'll have it ready
for you this afternoon.

That happens
all the time...

Ed, what's up?
It sounded important.

I've heard you're talking
with Dunbar and Brinks,

a few other companies.

Oh, yeah?
Where'd you hear that?

Well, look, I mean,
I suppose they could be,

uh, wooing me,
if that's what you mean.

Apparently
a lot of people

are wooing you
these days.

Now, who's wooing who?

Whoa. Whoa. Wait.
What are you talking about?

So I talked
to some people. So what?

This is
about loyalty, Bill.

I'm letting you go.

You'll have
my recommendation

if you need it.

I have a family, Ed.

You had a family here.

Wait. Wait a minute.
You're telling me

about family?

Well, you don't know

the first goddamn
thing about it.

Why don't you
take a look

at your own
fucking family, Ed?

Take a goddamn
look at that.

- Hi, Ed.
- Frank.

Thanks for coming
on such short notice.

This is personal.
It's not business...

so you think
about it.

I don't know if
you're gonna want to

get involved with this,

but I need someone
I can trust.

I want you
to follow somebody.

I--

I want you
to follow my wife.

It's burning, Mom.

What?

It's burning.
The chicken.

Oh, shit!

[Quietly]
Shit.

[Gasps]

It's boiling, Mom.

It's boiling!

Thank you.

Watch it. Watch it.
Watch it. Watch it.

Chicken's a little dry.
I'm sorry.

It's fine.

I have to go
to Chicago tomorrow.

For how long?

Not long. Probably
just a night.

What time's your flight?

8:00.

A.M.?

Diane Dryer's son
is marrying

Amy Lynne's daughter.

I'm never
getting married.

Why not?

I hate girls.

Well, you might
change your mind.

That happens sometimes.

I won't.

What?

I fired Bill Stone
today.

So that's what's
bothering you.

Nothing's bothering me.

Why did you fire him?

He's not accountable.

What's accountable?

Is it, like, people
who eat people?

No, no...
that's a cannibal.

Anyway, I can't
trust him anymore.

So if you run
into Dolly, you'll know.

[Door Closes]

Well, how are you gonna
clean up the area

so pedestrians
can get through?

Oh.

What?!

I can't believe you!

What are you doing?

[Camera Shutter Clicks]

[Quietly]
Shit!

Shit!

Come on!

I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.

That's all right.

Honey, are you ok?

You must have been
so worried, huh?

Stop, Mom.
This isn't fair.

Ok.

[Dialing Telephone]

[Ringing]

Answering machine:
hi, this is Paul Martel.

Leave a message
after the beep. Thanks.

Mom?

Honey...

you're supposed
to be in bed.

You're crying, Mom.

Oh, honey...

mommy's just a little
sad, that's all.

Come on,
I'll take you to bed.

[Softly]
Let's get you into bed.

Don't be sad, Mom.

Dad will be home
tomorrow.

His name is Paul Martel.

He lives at
433 Mercer Street,

apartment 3.

She sees him
during the day.

Usually goes
around lunchtime.

Stays about 2 hours,
maybe 3.

They go
to the movies?

They did that day.

Otherwise, they're
in his apartment.

[Horns Honk]

[Horns Honk]

Pick up.

Hey. Hey, lady!

Forgot your keys.

[Playful Whispers]

[Whispering]

Oh, hey.

- Whoa!
- Wait!

- Aah. Aah!
- Whoa, whoa.

Who is she?!
Who is she?!

No!

Calm down!

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Why are you doing this?

How many are there?
5? 1 0?

God, what am I?

The Monday one.

What, did I get
my day wrong?

She's just a friend, ok?

Just a friend.

You're a fuckin' liar.

Me? I'm the liar?

I can't do this anymore.

Fine. Go back to your
suburban carpool.

Your tennis dress
on your--

What are you doing?
What are you doing?

Fuck you!

That'll make you happy.

Fuck you!

No.

No, I can't.

Paul, it's over.

I can't.

I hate you.
I hate you.

I know.

Stop it. I can't.

You gonna fuck me?

- Huh?
- You want it?

Yeah, I want you to.

Say it.

I want you to fuck me.

I want you to fuck me.

[Car Horn Honks]

[Door Opens]

Oh, thank you.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much,
indeed.

Yes?

You're Paul Martel?

Yes.

How old are you?

Who are you?

Edward Sumner.

Connie's husband.

May I...

may I come in?

Yeah. Sure.

Would you like a drink?

Yeah. Why not?

I have scotch,
vodka...prune juice.

Uh, vodka.

Is it cold?

Yeah.

I keep it
in the freezer.

So do I.
At home.

So tell me,
how did you...

meet my wife?

By accident.

On the street.

There was a wind storm,
she hooked her knee--

Oh...you're him.

She told you about that?

Yes.

How's it going?

Fine.

Fine. I mean, ok.

This is where you meet?

Yes.

She likes it?

Well, I guess.
She never complained.

Do you stay in
all the time,

or do you go out, too?

It depends.

Sometimes, yes,
we go out.

She likes that?

She...

likes this neighborhood?

Oh, yeah.

More exciting than
the suburbs, I guess.

Do you know that we have
been married 1 1 years?

We have a son.

Yeah, she told me.

More?

Yes, please.

He's the reason that
we left the city.

Connie thought it would
be better for him.

Oh. She told me
it was your idea.

You...talk about me?

Lot of books.

Yeah. Lot of buying
and selling.

[My Kind Of Town plays]

[Chuckles]

Didn't know it did that.

[My Kind Of Town plays]

Where did you get this?

It was a gift.

From her.

[Sighs]

Why would she
do that?

I don't know.

Maybe--maybe she just wanted
to buy me something.

[Sighs]

She didn't
buy this for you.

I gave it to her.

[Sighs]

[Sniffles]

I gave it to her.

What?

[Crying]

I gave it to her.

I gave--I'm s--

[Gasps]

I'm feeling sick.
I can't...

you want some water?

I'm feeling sick.
I'm...

I don't...

I'm--I'm not well.

I'm not
feeling well.

[Grunts]
I'm not...

I'm not feeling...

aah! Unh! Unh!

God!

Aah!

[Telephone Rings]

Answering machine:
hi, this is Paul Martel.

Leave a message
after the beep. Thanks.

- [Beep]
- Connie: Hi, it's me.

Listen...

I don't like saying this
to your machine, but...

I have to end this.
[Sobbing]

I just--
I can't do it anymore.

I can't live like this.

I'm so tired of lying
and hurting my family.

I'm sorry.

Um, I hope--I don't know
what I hope.

I'm--I'm sorry.

[Phone Disconnects]

Aah. Unh.

[Machine Beeps]

Messages erased.

[Piano Plays]

Does that pinch?

No.

Do you know your song?

- Yep.
- Yeah?

- Mm-hmm.
- Can I hear it?

Aah! Oh!

Unh!

Unh!

Unh! Unh!

Unh!

Unh!

You need a hand?

No.

No, no, I'm fine.

Thanks.

[Children Singing]

♪ Focus on the journey ♪

♪ For there will be those ♪

♪ Who will love
to see you fall ♪

[Toilet Flushes]

♪ Catch a star
from the sky ♪

♪ Let it sparkle
in your eye ♪

♪ Set your sights
above the crowd ♪

♪ Walk tall,
dream loud ♪

♪ Take your mark
and go ♪

♪ Focus on the journey ♪

Where were you?

[Sighs]

You ok?

♪ Who will love
to see you fall ♪

♪ All along the way ♪

♪ Hiding on
the sidelines ♪

♪ They must
be the ones ♪

♪ Who have
never dreamed at all ♪

♪ Catch a star
from the sky ♪

♪ Let it sparkle
in your eye ♪

♪ Set your sights
above the crowd ♪

♪ Walk tall,
dream loud ♪

♪ What's the sense
in dreaming ♪

♪ If your dreams
are small? ♪

♪ What's the sense
in walking ♪

♪ If you don't walk tall? ♪

♪ Dream loud ♪

You were spectacular.
You know that?

Mm-hmm.

Wasn't he great, Edward?

Edward: Great.

He was great.

Great. Really great.

Connie: I have
to help clean up.

I'll come and kiss you
good night later

when I get home, ok?

[Engine Starts]

[Tires Screech,
Glass Breaks]

Sorry, Ed.

It looks like
I nailed you.

Woman:
What happened?

It's all right.
It's all right.

You'd better check to see
if this is gonna open.

No, no, this is--
this is fine.

It's nothing.
It's nothing. It's fine.

Did he dent you, Dad?

Yeah. Yes, he did.
Yes, he did.

Can we call
the cops, Dad?

You sure you don't wanna
check the trunk?

We'll deal
with it tomorrow.

It'll just take
a second.

No!

[Train Whistle Blows]

Unh! Aah!

[Coughs, Vomits]

Oh, my God.

Charlie,

look at your dad
and tell me what's wrong.

What?

Charlie: His shoes.

They're different colors.

Honey, you look awful.

What happened last night?
Did you sleep?

I got up
and looked for you.

Oh, I just, um...

got some air.

Are you ok?

Yeah.

Do you like it
here, Connie?

What? Of course
I like it here.

'Cause we don't have
to stay here.

We can--we can move
back to the city.

Honey, what has
gotten into you?

Are you ok?

Yeah, yeah,
I'm fine. I'm fine.

Are you ok?

I'm fine.

Everybody's fine,

and we're not
moving anywhere.

The cops are here, Mom.

What do they want?

I'm sure it's nothing.

NYPD, Mom.

Hello.

Mrs. Sumner.
Yes.

Yeah, I'm detective Dean.

This is detective Mirojnick.

New York City
Police Department.

Did something happen?
Is something wrong?

Oh, no, no. No. Uh,

do you know a Paul Martel?

Yes, um,
not very well. Why?

Do you know where he is?

No. Um...

at home,
I would imagine.

Do you know
where he lives?

Soho, isn't it?

Your name and number
were found on his desk.

Has he done
something wrong?

Well, we don't know.

He's been reported
missing by his family.

His wife doesn't know
where he is.

I didn't know
he was married.

Separated.

When did you see him last?

Phew. Wow. I don't know.
It's hard to say.

Um...

he's a book dealer.
I...

I barely
know him at all.

I was going to buy
some books from him.

And did you?

No, not yet.

[Sighs]

Has something
happened to him?

I mean, do you think
he's all right?

It's hard to say
at this point.

We're workin' on it.

Anyway, thanks, uh,
thanks for your time.

Connie: Thank you.

I like these
snow glass things.

My boy has
some of these.

If you hear from
Mr. Martel, let us know.

Certainly.

Dad, the cops came
to our house today.

Cops? What did they want?

Someone's missing,

and they have to check
everyone, you know.

Who was it?

Honey, sit up straight.

Who was it?

I don't think
you know him.

He's, uh,
he sells books.

Oh.

I forget
where I met him.

Was it a bad guy, Mom?

So what did they, uh,

why did they
wanna talk to you?

I guess he had
my name and number.

Why--why would he
have your number?

I think I bought
a book from him.

Be careful.
Be careful.

Hey, Charlie.

Oh, wait a second.

Hi, darlin'.

Oh, I wish
you lived closer.

Lord, bless this food
to our use

and us to thy service...

and help us to be ever
mindful of the needs of others.

Amen.

All: Amen.

Man: Edward.

All: All right!
[Applause]

I have a--I have a story

you don't know
about Edward.

He was at the club...

[Laughs]

Hello, Mrs. Sumner.

Sorry to bother you
on the weekend.

I'm, uh, detective Dean.

Oh.

This is detective
Mirojnick, NYPD.

Ok.

We were hoping
to talk to you

for a few minutes.

Uh, sure.

Charlie, we're gonna go up
on the porch for a minute.

Can I come?

No, sweetheart.
You stay out here.

Play with Poppy.
We'll be right back.

I don't know if
your wife mentioned

we was here about
a week and a half ago

about Paul Martel.

Yeah, that was the--
the man who was missing.

Well, he's not
missing anymore.

His body was discovered
last weekend.

God, that's--
that's terrible.

Oh, my God.

Do you recall where you met
Mr. Martel, Mrs. Sumner?

I told you.

Uh, no, ma'am,
you didn't.

I'm sorry. Um,
I can't remember.

A fund-raiser,
I think.

Can you be
more specific?

Juilliard.

Juilliard.

The music school.

Yes, I know
whatJuilliard is.

Oh, of course you do.
I'm sorry.

Were you there, too, sir?

Yes, yes,
I think I was.

Well, maybe you met
Mr. Martel.

No, no, not that
I remember.

Maybe you'd
recognize him.

No, no. I never
met him before.

Is that him?

Yes, yes.

You ever been
to his apartment?

No.

No, I--I--
I hardly knew him.

I didn't even know why
he had my phone number.

Maybe he liked you.

Look, I think
that's enough.

So you've never been
to his apartment.

Well, how 'bout, uh,
the neighborhood.

Did you hang out
down there?

No.

No, not often,
or no, never.

Never.

I can't remember
the last time

I was in Soho.

It was 4 weeks ago,
actually.

You got a parking ticket

right in front
of Martel's apartment

4 weeks ago.

Oh, that. Right.

I had coffee with friends
at a little place.

I forgot.

It was Tracy and Sally.

Oh, yeah. Yes. Yeah.

Edward: Look...

my wife has told you
everything she knows.

So have I. So...

if you don't mind,

we'd like to get back
to our son.

All right. Uh,

why don't I
give you my card?

I have your card.

Right.

Enjoy your weekend.

You, too.

Sumner, please.

Oh, my God.

Hi, Connie.

Hi, Tracy.

I'm just picking up
my silk suit for tonight.

I was thinking
of wearing the black.

I'm gonna give up
the good row.

Let someone else be gorgeous
for a change. Heh heh.

So what should we bring

aside from our
sparkling personalities?

Edward: How we doing?

Fine.

You need help?

No.

The white is not cold,

so I'm gonna put it
in the freezer.

Just remind me
it's in there, all right?

Most people
drink red anyway.

Oh, I love these things.

Is there anyplace
you guys haven't been?

Mmm, the Rosenthals
got 7 95 for their place.

In 2 days,
they had 6 offers.

Sealed bids. That's what
everyone's doing now.

What do you think
this place is worth, Ed?

Oh, I don't know.

You sell your house,
where do you go?

Tracy: At those prices,
Tahiti.

Man: Bangkok.

Connie, where's
this one from?

Fiji.

Woman:
oh, remember,Jeff,

I asked you
to take me to Fiji...

Jeff: Mmm.

And then you took me
to Hawaii?

We went fishing
every single day...

what happened, Edward?

What did you do?

Did you hurt him?

Huh?

Edward?

Did you hurt him?

You did, didn't you?

Oh,Jesus, Edward.

Talk to me.

Tell me what you did.

No, you tell me
what you did.

How you fucked him over
and over and over.

You lied to me...

over and over and over.

Edward, please.

No, you don't
talk to me now.

I gave everything...

for this family.

Everything...

and what did you do?

You threw it all away

like it was nothing.

For what?

To a fucking kid.

You didn't think
I'd know?

I wouldn't feel it?

I knew it from
the very first day.

Because I know you,
Connie.

I know you,
and I fuckin' hate you!

I didn't
want to kill him.

I wanted to kill you!

Oh, my God.

Edward.

Oh, my God.

Dear God.

Mom, look what I did.

That's ok.

I'm sorry, Mom.

It's an accident.

Everybody
has accidents.

Why aren't you
in bed, Mom?

I don't know.

Charlie, look at me.

I want you to know
that I love you

more than anything
in the world.

And I want you
to know

that your daddy
and me both

will always,
always love you.

No matter what, hmm?

- Ok?
- Ok.

Come on, sweetie.

Let's go
fix up your bed

all nice
and fresh, ok?

All right.

[Piano Plays]

[Siren Approaches]

[Siren Fades Away]

[Winder Sticks]

You can come on up
and clean it off, no?

Come on. I'm not
an ax murderer.

I promise.

What are we gonna do?

I'm so scared.

I'll turn myself in.

No.

No.

No, we can
get through this.

We'll take it
one day at a time.

No one will know.

We'll know.

Auctioneer: 31 , 3,500,
3,800, 4,000,

42, 45, 4,800...

we could disappear.

We could raise some money,
sell everything,

and just leave
the country.

Senorita.

Mexico.

Why not?

We could get a little house
on the beach,

take a different name.

People do it
all the time.

What do we
tell Charlie?

Connie: Tell him
it's an adventure.

We could fish all day.

We could learn
to play the guitar.

And I would serenade you
to sleep every night.

We'd just live the rest
of our lives on that beach...

and then when we die,
we could just push out to sea.

What do you think?

It sounds perfect.