03x08 - Mistaken Motives

[bunniefuu]

What are you doing up?

- Bill Medford just called. - He did?

[instrumental music]

Yeah. He left you a message.

Well, what'd he say?

He wants you to know that he had a great time tonight.

Why did you fix my mother up with that creep, Medford?

Why don't you like him?

Because he's hitting on her.

Dad's only been gone four months

and already she's going out on dates with him

and who knows what else.

You're nuts.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[Diana] 'I'd better get home. It's getting pretty late, Roy.'

- Why? I'm just getting revved. - My mother.

[bike whirring]

You know what, your mother's asleep by now.

My mother never sleeps.

Boy, I do not know how you do it.

Well, it's not that hard.

You just put the envelope in your left hand and--

No, come on. I mean, you.

Workin' all day, shop and the house.

You're still up half the night doing all this volunteer work.

I like to keep busy.

[bike whirring]

[Diana] 'Goodnight, Roy.'

[bike revving]

[insects chirping]

- Roy? - Roy Thompson.

The noted juvenile delinquent.

- Oh. Hi, Diana. - Hi, Val.

He's not a juvenile delinquent--

Right. By now, he's an adult delinquent.

- Goodnight. - It's after midnight, Diana.

- Yes? - And a school night.

If I'm old enough to take on your duties--

Making the dinner and doing the laundry

does not make you an adult.

[exhales sharply] Look, I'm sorry I came in late

and I won't do it again, okay?

And I don't want you seeing Roy Thompson

or riding motorcycles.

[exasperated sigh]

Well, somebody has to..

[sighs] Sid was always..

I blew it, huh?

Well, it's hard.

[inhales deeply]

[sighs heavily]

[paper rustling]

Let's call it a night.

[both sigh]

You know, um, that contractor who's working on our house?

- Yup. Mm-hmm. - Bill Medford.

I've seen him on your roof.

Hmm. Well, I was talkin' to him.

- Lost his wife last year. - So?

Well, he, um, he goes to this therapy group.

- Therapy? - Well, it's grief therapy.

- He was telling me about it. - Well, uh, not for me, Val.

I-I'm okay. You know? I'm okay.

It's just Diana who's driving me crazy.

See, that's just it.

I mean, that's just the kind of thing they talk about.

[Val] 'I bet a lot of those people are having trouble with their kids'

and maybe just listening to them will make it easier for you.

Come on. I'm gonna write the number down.

Easier? Only Sid can make it easier.

Can grief therapy bring Sid back?

[pensive music]

[ice cubes clinking]

[baby crying]

[shushing]

Oh, good girl.

Oh, that's good. Oh, goodnight, baby.

[shushes again]

[baby crying]

Oh, come on. What's the matter? What's the matter?

I don't know what's the matter with her.

She's full. She's dry.

Every time I put her down, she starts to cry.

Let me take her. Hey, baby.

Yeah. Why don't you get some sleep, hon?

She just needs to be close to someone and feel secure.

- Goodnight. - Go on.

Yeah, it's okay. Daddy's here. Yeah.

[baby crying]

Daddy's got ya. Come on, come on.

Baby, bye.

Baby, bye, honey bud. Alright, now, you go to sleep.

That's a good baby. Night-night, baby.

Okay.

[baby crying]

Okay, honey. Come on. Come on. Come on, baby.

[straining] Yeah, yeah.

[sighs]

[crying louder]

[somber music]

[sobbing]

Where were you during lunch? Roy was looking for you.

I had to finish my English lit paper.

- Were you avoiding him? - Come on.

Why? I think he's kind of cute.

I like brains in my men.

Underneath that crude exterior lies a sensitive, subtle soul.

That's very poetic but I doubt it.

Speak of the poet.

[bike whirring]

Hey.

Hey, listen a bunch of us are, uh, getting together

at the beach tomorrow night. You girls wanna go?

- Sounds great. - Thanks, but I'm busy.

Well, you're not busy now. You want a ride?

My mom's expecting me.

Well, I'll tell you what.

I'll give you a dime for a phone call, alright?

Look, I have to make dinner.

How about you? You busy?

No.

Get on.

- Do you mind? - No, go for it.

[indistinct chatter]

[upbeat music]

Last chance to change your mind.

I can fit you on the tank.

[engine starting]

Well, see ya.

[bike revving]

[upbeat music]

[indistinct chatter]

Karen? Karen Fairgate?

- Yes. Oh, hello. - Yeah, Bill Medford.

Val Ewing wasn't sure, but she said you might show up.

Well, I'm, uh, not sure I'm gonna stay.

[chuckles] It's part for the course. I felt the same way my first time.

Has, um, everybody in the group..

- Is this just for people-- - People who have lost somebody.

Yeah, we all have.

We're about ready to start, you wanna give it a try?

Okay.

Well, I think that shows real progress, Chris.

Losing a parent at any age can be traumatic.

I-if I could just get rid of the guilt, I..

Well, you're working on it.

Talking about it.

After all, Rome wasn't built in a day.

Well, uh, we've heard from just about everyone tonight.

Karen, uh, you've been introduced.

Would you like to tell us something about yourself

while you're here?

Um, I'd rather wait if, if that's okay.

Sure, whenever you're ready.

Edith, we haven't heard from you tonight.

Well, uh, I don't know whether I wanna share this

with you people or not.

Oh, come on, Edith.

- Oh, come on, Edith. - Come on.

It's hard starting but once you get started, it's okay.

[chuckles nervously] Okay. Okay.

I picked up Bert today.

Took me six months to get up enough nerve

to collect his ashes. It was awful.

The place. It's like a rundown gift shop.

[Edith] 'The woman who runs the place'

'she took me up on the second floor'

where Bert was on a shelf..

...in the thing that looked like a big Dixie cup.

It was Bert's idea being cremated, not mine.

Then this woman wrapped the ashes.

She wrapped some paper around them

'and she tied the string in a bow.'

But first she had to show them to me.

'She said, "Most people think that the ashes are powdery'

'but they're not. They're just curly little pieces of shell."'

Karen.

[sobbing] I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

No, no, no, no, it's-it's okay, really.

[laughing] It's just so ridiculous.

Bert. Bert! Oh, my God! Bert in a Dixie Cup.

Ah, I can't.

[muffled laughing]

[laughing]

Bert in a Dixie cup!

Oh, I still feel guilty

about taking you away from the meeting.

Oh, I'm enjoying this a lot more.

You were telling me about Tahoe.

It's one of Sid's favorite spots.

I wonder if I could ever go back there again.

Why not?

[cash register dings]

I don't know, it seems so strange.

A place that held so many memories.

That's where the group can help you.

[indistinct chatter]

I don't think the group's for me.

Oh, it's 11:35 already.

Oh, time sure flies when you're..

[cash register dings]

Yeah, well, I've got to get up early.

- For the kids? - Well, that and myself.

I-I still haven't gotten used to regular working hours.

Well, it was, it was very nice meeting you.

Pleasure's all mine. Yeah. I'll walk you, dear.

Oh, no, no, you stay and finish the ice cream.

Maybe, I'll just have one more.

- Mmm. Buh-bye. - Buh-bye.

[grunts]

[indistinct chatter]

[upbeat music]

[telephone ringing]

Hello? Who is this?

No, this is her daughter. My mother isn't home yet.

Sure, I'll tell her.

Oh, hi. What are you doing up?

- Bill Medford just called. - He did?

Yeah. He left you a message.

Oh, what'd he say?

He wants you to know that he had a great time tonight

and he thinks you're one terrific lady.

[tense music]

That's fine tea, Lilimae.

[chuckles] Chamomile.

My mama always said it was a necessary beverage

at the end of a day. Has a calming effect.

Well, not too calming I hope

I'm not through inspecting up there yet.

Well, the roof looks pretty tight so far, Val

but you can't be sure until it rains.

But your work is fully guaranteed?

- Absolutely. - Well, I'm not worried.

There you go.

[chuckles]

Um, I spoke to my friend about your group

and I'm afraid that she's still--

- Karen? - Yeah.

Oh, well, she may change her mind yet.

Can't tell much from one meeting.

[Val] 'You mean you met? She went to the meeting?'

Yeah. Last night. We had ice cream afterwards.

- Oh. - 'Very easy to talk to.'

[Bill] 'I wish she'd stay with the group.'

Well, then you must talk her into it.

Well, if I ever get another chance, I'll try.

How about tomorrow night?

[birds chirping]

- I beg your pardon? - Mama?

Well, the timing couldn't be better

if you planned it, sweet pea.

Bill can come to your little party.

Oh, yeah, but see, it's not a party.

It's just, you know, some of the neighbors getting together.

Including Karen. What time is everybody coming, honey?

Oh, at about about six. Would you, uh, like to join us?

I sure would.

Oh, well, then it's all settled.

We look forward to seeing you.

I'll be here. Thank you.

[chuckling] Good.

Mama. Why did you do that?

- Do what, honey? - Invite him to the party.

Oh, what's one more?

Well, if I had wanted him I would have asked him.

I don't know why you're so upset.

It'll give him a chance to talk to Karen again.

Besides, I sure don't see anything wrong

in inviting a poor widower to a social gathering.

Alright, but now Karen's gonna think

that I-I planned the whole thing.

Oh!

[dog barking]

[sighs] Oh, God.

I just don't understand why Erin Molly cries so much.

You tell her, doctor. It's a natural thing, right?

- I mean, some babies cry. - Well, I suppose--

Every time I put her down, she cries

and every time she cries, he picks her up.

In the middle of the night she's not crying just to cry.

[Kenny] 'It's her way of telling us that she wants something.'

You're spoiling her.

How do you spoil a little tiny baby? Somebody tell me.

[sighs] Well--

I bet the doctor thinks you can.

- Tell him, doctor. - It is possible.

[Ginger] 'Listen to you.'

Every book I've read

emphasizes contact with the baby.

You pick her up, you hold her. You rock her in your arm.

So you want me to hold her all day?

- No, of course not. - And all night!

Look, she's a little tiny baby.

Hold it! Hold it!

You're both right, babies cry to get attention

but it is possible to spoil them

by picking them up every time they cry.

- I told you! - That's what I said.

Look, Erin Molly is perfectly healthy.

If you want her to sleep through the night

you're gonna have to let her cry.

It's a habit now and the only way to break it

[Dr. Harvey] 'is to ignore it. The baby isn't the problem.'

You two are.

Get away from her for a while. Get a babysitter.

Go someplace. Enjoy yourselves.

[clears throat] Well, that's all. I'll see you next month.

I'll have the nurse bring the baby in.

[baby crying]

[Kenny sighs]

- Not too crazy about him. - Neither am I.

[basketball thudding]

Good shot.

Well, you're not bad yourself

but when I'm in close enough for a layup

you got to keep your hands up.

Okay, well, well, let's try it again.

Okay.

Good, good.

Good, good.

[breathing heavily] Okay.

My turn.

h*!

- Oh, yeah. - Oh, alright, alright.

[birds chirping]

[Bill] 'Good, good.'

Good shot. L-let's try it again.

- Hi, mom. - Hiya, sweetheart.

Mr. Medford's been showing me some new moves.

Well, hello.

Hi. I saw Mike sh**ting baskets, I couldn't resist.

Oh, I can see that.

And I was hoping that you'd let me take you to dinner.

Oh, well, thanks, Bill

but Diana should have dinner just about finished.

Are we having strawberry shortcake?

- A promise is a promise. - Oh!

Well, why don't you stay and eat with us?

Well, that's nice of you, Mike, but I don't think

your mother was expecting a dinner guest.

Oh, I'm sure it's okay. Right, mom?

[birds chirping]

- Well-- - Oh, come on, mom, please.

- Sure, why not? - Oh, great.

- Call us when dinner's ready. - Okay. Have fun.

Yeah.

- Hello. - Hi.

- How's it going? Good. - 'Just about ready.'

I already cooked the vegetables.

Well, we got an extra mouth to feed.

- Oh, who? - Bill Medford.

The same Bill Medford who thinks you're one terrific lady?

- Bizarre as that may sound. - Great.

Where'd you meet him, anyway?

At the grief therapy meeting last night.

Val sort of introduced us.

Oh, and how does one get sort of introduced?

Well, she sort of knew him.

He was the contractor who fixed her roof.

Did Val sort of invite him over to our house for dinner too?

No, Diana. Val did not invite him, Michael did.

[Karen] 'And I think it was a very considerate'

'and gracious thing for Michael to do.'

The man is alone. He's a widower, and he's lonely.

I'm sure he hasn't had a home cooked meal for some time.

So why don't you just fix the salad, okay?

We'll eat in the dining room and I'll set another place.

[clattering]

[instrumental music]

[sighs] Oh, Diana, that was delicious.

She's a better cook than I'll ever be.

Well, let's just say she's improving.

Hey.

Uh, Mr. Bradford, tell us some more

about your fish stories.

[Bill chuckles] Fishing stories.

This is the difference

between fishing stories and fish stories.

Not in my experience.

[Michael] 'What difference?'

Uh, well, uh, the same difference there is

between a long story and a tall tale.

Hey, are we having more strawberry shortcake?

[Eric] 'You've already had enough.'

I know I had enough but I want more.

Well, you guys fight it out. I'll help with the dishes.

- Oh, don't be silly. - I can manage alone.

[Eric scoffs] Since when?

Well, if you really don't need my help

maybe I can talk your mother into going to a movie.

Oh, I'm afraid not. But thank you.

[music continues]

Hey, it's Friday night. There's no school tomorrow.

- Why don't we all go? - Yeah.

Oh, I got a date tonight.

- How about it, Diana? - No, thanks.

She's, uh, babysitting tonight.

- Sure you don't wanna go? - Oh, come on, mom, please.

Oh, alright.

As long as we don't see any blood, sex or violence.

Oh.

I think we might have to stay home.

I think I wanna stay home.

[chuckles]

Then the next morning, my eye was swollen shut

[laughing] from some sort of insect bite.

Oh, we were some pair

but I don't think we ever had a better time. No.

She used to say her idea of roughing it

was ordering room service and finding a chipped dish.

[laughs] Every time we, we came home from one of those trips

we used to pass these huge boulders

jutting out over the ocean

and we used to call it different names, you know?

Eagle's head, hawk's wing.

We use to do something like that driving through France.

Yeah?

Yeah, we'd, uh, go through these little villages, you know

strange names and invent stories about them.

There was one place called Opes.

Sue said it was called that

because Napoleon got indigestion there.

Oops. Excusez moi.

[fire crackling]

- How'd she die? - She committed suicide.

Oh.

[pensive music]

[inhales] Took an overdose, pills.

[Bill] 'Came home one night and found her.'

No note, nothing. I'll never understand it.

Could've..

...talked about it and gotten help.

[fire crackling]

I never told anybody before.

[music continues]

Not like that.

No, no. It's okay, it's okay.

I mean, I've always been so ashamed, I guess, um..

With you, I felt like I could tell you.

[fire crackling]

Well, of course, you could.

I can't accept it, you know?

I've learned to live with it but I can't accept it.

Well...learning to live with it..

[music continues]

...that's a big step. I envy that.

[fire crackling]

[music continues]

[gentle music]

[birds chirping]

Diana.

- Hi, Val. - Got a minute?

Yeah, sure.

I just want you to know you're welcome

to come to the party tonight.

Thanks, but I've got other plans.

Oh, okay.

Well, if you change your mind there's plenty of food.

- I won't. - Diana.

Is something wrong?

[birds chirping]

Well, come on, you can tell me.

Why did you fix my mother up with that creep?

- What are you talking about? - What's his face? Medford.

[exasperated sigh] I wasn't trying to make a match if that's what you mean.

[Val] 'I just suggested that she go to the group that he belongs to'

you know, to-to help her.

Well, she doesn't need him or his group.

Well, maybe not, but if they're getting along..

[Val] 'Why don't you like him?'

- Because he's hitting on her. - Oh, Diana, you're wrong.

It's not like that. They're friends.

Yeah.

[truck revving]

[rock music]

- Hey, beautiful. - Hi.

- 'How you doing?' - 'Fine. You're early.'

No, my bike broke down

so I came by to tell you I'll be a little late.

About 7:00, 7:30?

- Sure. - Alright. I'll see you.

My mother does what she wants

and from now on I'm gonna do what I want.

I-I didn't say anything.

[birds chirping]

Some babysitter. She's late.

- It's only ten after. - Did you check her credentials?

Kenny, she is a grandmother, not a brain surgeon.

Hmm.

[doorbell dings]

- Ah. Yes, please come in. - Mr. Ward.

Hello, Mrs. Ranetti.

I've already given the baby her bottle and changed her.

The nursery is right through there.

Um, did Mrs. Ward explain to you

that Erin Molly is a very light sleeper?

Oh, I won't turn the television set up too loud.

Kenny, we're gonna be late.

Oh, right, listen in the case of any emergencies--

What kind of emergency?

Well, I don't know. With little babies--

We're going across the street.

Right, across the street. The Ewings.

[Kenny] 'Their number is right there next to the phone.'

If, if it's busy, come over. Okay, we'll be there.

- Well, you have a good time. - Goodnight.

And don't you worry about anything.

[closes door]

Hi. It's date night USA. How come you're not going out?

Oh, some of my friends are gonna come over later on.

Did mom ask you to stay with Michael?

Nah, she's just next door. He's okay.

Good.

What's up with you?

How do you feel about Mr. Medford?

- I don't know, he's okay. - That's it? He's okay?

Yeah, why?

Don't-don't you think it's weird that mom's got a case on him

after just meeting him a couple of days ago?

[scoffs] What kind of case? You're nuts.

Dad's only been gone four months

and already she's going out on dates with him

and who knows what else.

He came over to dinner once and then he took her out

to the movies with Michael. What's the matter with that?

What about after they came home?

Michael went to bed and they were all alone.

[scoffs] So?

So?

If you're too dumb or naive to figure things out..

[truck honking]

I've gotta go.

Diana.

Hey, that was a rotten thing to say. You shouldn't..

The works, slant board, bicycle

three different kinds of exercise machines.

- Oh! Thanks. - Oh. It's delicious.

- You too, Gary. - Uh, no. I got--

Just a little taste, that's all.

- What happened to karate? - Oh, I gave it up.

It's too dangerous.

Listen, anytime you wanna come over

and work out, just let me know.

You could use it.

So after mama invited him you know, what else could I do?

That's alright.

I-I was just a little surprised seeing him here.

- That's all. - I know.

Karen didn't tell me she had a sister-in-law

living two doors away.

Well, Karen can be very secretive when she wants to be.

I found her to be quite open.

Really? Well, just goes to show you.

Oh, I'm sure she understood.

It's the first time you've had a sitter.

And if Kenny has his way, it'll be the last.

I'm gonna run home and look in on things.

- Oh, Kenny. - Hey, I'll be right back.

Oh, Kenny, I wanna talk to you. It's about my music.

I've just written a wonderful little song.

I-it's sort of country, but with a blues feeling.

I-I guess you could call it country blues.

Know what I mean? Now what I'd like you to do..

Uh, I made a, uh, I made a tape

but it's only on this little recorder.

And I thought a big, important man like you

with all your connections.

I like your friends.

Well, so do I. How come you didn't tell me you were coming?

I thought I'd surprise you.

Everybody's full of surprises these days, aren't they?

[Gary chuckles] Yeah, I know, Richard was telling me.

He invited me over to use the equipment.

- Yeah? - What equipment?

Oh, haven't you heard? Now we have a gymnasium.

Really?

Well, between that and your new pool

you can get in shape.

Oh, I don't know.

I think she looks pretty good right now.

Thanks, Gary.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct laughter]

- That was kind of you. - Ah.

[upbeat music]

[indistinct chatter]

- Don't tell me it's jealousy. - What?

That's making you so miserable.

- Tracy and Roy. - I didn't feel like dancing.

Poor Tracy, she thinks all the boys are in love with her.

- They are. - No, it's not love.

That's not exactly the word for it.

[music continues]

- Hey, what are you doing here? - What?

Why are you here? You don't really like Roy.

And these aren't exactly your best friends.

And you're a thousand miles away.

Want me to get Charlie's keys and drive you home?

Why would I wanna go home?

Home is the last place I wanna be.

And the truth is, I'm having a great time.

Ah. I can tell.

I'm just a slow starter. Just watch me now.

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

Tracy.

[upbeat music]

[Karen] 'Oh, here she comes.'

'Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm so excited.'

What are you gonna sing? Tell us what you're gonna sing.

Quiet, be quiet.

You're about to hear

the prettiest little song ever written.

It's about the pine country

where Val and I have our roots. Right, sugar?

- That's right, mama. - Pine country.

That's right, honey.

[instrumental music]

♪ The prettiest thing I ever did see ♪

♪ Was the clouds drifting high in the pine country ♪

♪ On a warm summer's day ♪

♪ With the sun peeking through ♪

♪ In a sky that was a patchwork ♪

♪ But mostly was blue ♪

♪ And the handsomest man I ever did see ♪

♪ Was a miner named Jake in the pine country ♪

♪ But he lied and he cheated ♪

♪ And when he was through ♪

♪ My poor heart was broken and I was plain blue ♪

♪ Now the only-est thing I ever will see ♪

♪ Is the gallows a-standing in the fine country ♪

♪ They are taking me out there ♪

♪ Tomorrow at two ♪

♪ And the last thing I'll see is that sky that's so blue ♪

♪ And the last thing I'll see is that sky ♪

♪ That's so blue ♪

♪ Ooh ♪♪

[cheering]

That was great. That was just great.

Oh, Ginger, where's Kenny?

In the powder room, I hope drying his tears.

Oh, I'm sure he would be if he'd stayed, Lilimae.

Stayed?

He went home to check on the baby

right before you started to sing.

But i-it was wonderful.

- Oh, well, thank you - It was terrific. I loved it.

Well, thank you. It's my own song.

[instrumental music]

- What do you see? - Huh?

The fire. What do you see in the fire?

Nothing. Just nothing.

I can't figure you out.

I mean, you're hot one minute, you're cold the next.

First, you say you can't come

then you call me up and say you can.

- I'm an enigma. - Oh, yeah?

[music continues]

Well, whatever you are, you're hard to figure out.

And that's why I like you.

Just loosen up a little bit.

Maybe I will have that beer.

[smacks lips] Alright. I can wait.

I can wait.

Can you offer me a refill?

Oh, Bill, it's late.

And it's been a long day.

I'm not tired.

[Karen] 'I am.'

I understand how you feel.

It was the same way for me at first.

At first?

First time I was attracted to somebody.

I felt guilty, disloyal.

Part of the re-entry process.

Are you talking about us or the space program?

[Bill chuckles]

That sense of humor is part of the attraction.

Except you use it to keep people away.

[sighs]

Look, Karen, I'm not trying to rush you

but I know that we both feel something.

- Last night after the-- - Last..

Last night...we, we were just talking about--

We were talking about people we love

who aren't here anymore.

- We are here. - No, Bill.

There's nothing wrong with feeling again.

I-I know. I know and, and you're very nice.

- But.. - Try to relax.

[mellow music]

Just relax.

I-I can't. And it it's not you, you know that--

[shushing]

I like you, I-I do.

[music continues]

I liked to talk to you.

But I'm not ready for anything else.

- How do you know? - I know.

That's all.

An-and I-I want you to know i-i-it's not you.

It's-it's.. If I were ready then-then you'd be..

Uh-uh.

Oh, I can hear the wheels turning in your head.

No, please, please, don't worry about it.

I-I-I don't understand.

[sighs] You're thinking, "My God, I can't reject this man.

His wife committed suicide."

No, no, that, that's not it.

- 'It isn't?' - No, it's not.

[Bill] 'Supposing I started crying'

'supposing I forced myself on you?'

I bet you'd endured all the way

rather than make me suffer another rejection.

[sharp sigh] No, no, I wouldn't, I-I..

[music continues]

I don't know what I'd do.

Well, I won't put you to the test.

[Bill] 'Thanks for a lovely couple of evenings.'

Take care of yourself.

Bill.

[chuckles]

How's Val's roof?

It looks okay, but I'll have to come back and check it

after the spring rains.

Well, stop here. We'll talk.

Spring rains make me awfully talkative.

[music continues]

I'll be all ears.

[insects chirping]

[door closes]

[honking]

[music over radio]

Don't you just love this song?

Are they following us?

[police siren wailing]

Hang on. We need both hands.

[engine revving]

Roy, uh, you better stop.

[Diana] 'Roy, come on, pull over!'

'Come on! Please stop, please!'

Hang on.

[tires screeching]

[siren wailing]

[Ginger] 'But you were there. You heard what the doctor said.'

[Kenny] 'Listen, she's my daughter'

'and if I feel like picking her up, I'll pick her up.'

Kenny, please don't.

[doorbell dings]

Oh.

Who could that be at this hour?

I don't know.

[baby crying]

I saw the lights on so I knew you were up.

- Oh, dear, the baby's crying. - Oh, she'll be fine.

Oh, uh, Kenny you didn't hear my song at the party

so I.. Maybe I should have a look at Erin Molly.

No, really, she's alright.

Well, anyway here's a cassette of the song.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

Where are you going?

There's a little trick my mama taught me.

[quirky music]

[baby crying]

[shushing] Erin Molly, it's gonna be alright.

Yes, my sweetie pie. Yes, you darling little thing.

Just gonna move.

Yes, sweetie pie.

- What are you doing? - Just hold on.

I've almost got it.

You gotta face the crib in the right direction.

Head toward the moon

and little feet facing the North Star.

Now have a good night.

[chuckles]

[telephone ringing]

Bill, after the spring rains does not mean 20 minutes.

Hello? Yes, this is Karen Fairgate.

What? Wha-wha-what happened?

[tense music]

What did she do?

Oh, alright, alright. Where is she?

[sighs] Alright.

Alright, officer I'll be right there.

[dialing]

Richard, I need you. Diana is in trouble.

Yes, okay.

[insects chirping]

[sighs] Sid, I'm not coping.

[music continues]

Boring.

[indistinct chatter]

Why won't you talk, honey?

- Leave the kid alone. - I ain't hurting her.

- Can't you see she's scared? - Bull.

She's stuck up. That's what she is.

I bet you is tricking.

I haven't seen her around.

She's in here, ain't she? Just like us.

[indistinct chatter]

[Richard] 'What's she charged with?'

Possession of an open alcoholic container in a moving vehicle.

- Well, is she drunk? - No.

But the driver of the truck

Roy Thompson, was booked for reckless drunk driving.

It's his second offense, so he's in big trouble.

But your daughter, she was pretty scared

when we brought her in.

I didn't book her this time

but I will, if it happens again.

Well, I'm glad you were here, Nate.

We did put her in the tank though. Sort of a lesson.

Look, I sent someone back and she should be right out.

Thanks.

Well, I'm sorry I wasted your time, Richard.

Ah, that's okay. I'll send you a bill.

[indistinct chatter]

[telephone ringing]

Thank God you're alright.

Diana I..

[dog barking]

[engine whirring]

[insects chirping]

- Richard, thank you. - Goodnight.

Diana? Diana!

- Hold it. - Don't dump on me now.

I want an explanation.

Tell you what, I won't explain anything to you.

And you don't have to explain anything to me.

What does this have to do with me?

Just leave me alone.

I do wanna know why you went out drinking

and God knows what with that punk.

Well, it's not like you to throw yourself

at the first guy who comes out of the woodwork.

What?

I saw you kissing Bill Medford last night.

Look, I don't know what you think you saw, young lady

but you're wrong.

How could you do that? He's so ordinary.

He's nothing like..

Daddy.

I know it's gonna happen sooner or later.

I mean, you're young and everything

but I just don't know how to handle it.

You think I do? Do you think I'm not terrified?

Well, you sure didn't look terrified!

[door slams]

Okay, kid, listen.

Nothing happened between Bill and me

and there was no chance that anything could have happened.

Not now. I love Sid Fairgate as much now as ever.

Only now he's not here.

So instead of love feeling wonderful

it hurts like hell.

Don't you think it hurts me too?

Oh, mommy, I miss him so much.

[somber music]

I know.

I know, I know, I know you miss him.

And I know you need him.

Hey. We're in this nightmare together.

How come we're at each other's throats, huh?

[sobbing] I don't know.

What are we?

Competing for "the who can be more miserable" prize?

[chuckling]

Diana, I'm, I'm too filled with daddy

to think of any other man.

But I'm not happy about that.

I want the pain to go away.

You see, loving daddy taught me how wonderful love feels.

And I wanna feel that feeling for someone again.

And when I'm able to, I don't want to fear you.

- You are my enemy. - Oh, I'm not your enemy.

- I'm sorry I said what.. - I know.

It's okay. You just misunderstood.

So did Bill Medford.

[chuckles]

I guess, I guess I'm just giving out wrong signals.

[chuckles] I have to brush up on my technique.

You don't need any technique.

Yeah, well, maybe I don't.

[music continues]

But, uh..

[inhales sharply] ...I'm on new ground now.

You know, we both are.

[Karen] 'And, we can't afford to fight.'

I don't wanna fight.

[Diana] 'I love you.'

[music continues]

Come on, let's get some ice cream.

[chuckles] Getting people out of jail always makes me hungry.

[ending theme]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]