11x11 - Twice Victim

[bunniefuu]

Thank you Susan Barbiza from the r*pe Treatment Center.

Next time our guest will be

the noted real estate expert Marsha Green.

Thanks for watching Open Mike.

-Okay, we're into credit. -Oh, good.

-Well, thank you so much. -You're welcome.

Excuse me, Karen.

You have an emergency phone call, Mrs. Barbiza.

Thank you.

This is Susan Barbiza.

Yes, I just saw you on Karen's program.

-[Gary] I need some help. -What kind of help?

If I just found... I just learned

that a friend of mine was r*ped and I need to know what to do.

What can I do? What... What's the right thing to do?

-Is she a close friend? - Yes.

-A fiance? -No, a close friend.

What... What do I do?

-Not a relative? -No. What?

What difference does it make who she is?

Tell me what to do.

There's gotta be some kind of procedure here.

I mean, you're the expert. Tell me what to do.

Sir, have you been r*ped?

-What? -[Susan] Have you been r*ped?

No. What the... What are you talking about?

Then think of the victim and not of yourself.

What kind of support can you give her

if you're out of control?

You'll only add to her burdens.

Now you may very well need help yourself.

But for right now

act as if the problem is hers and not yours.

Okay.

Now see if she needs medical help.

Encourage her to talk to a professional.

Leave that decision to her.

During the r*pe, she lost control of her life.

Making decisions for herself is one way of regaining control.

Okay.

Don't interrogate her, don't probe.

-Don't grill her. -No, no, I wouldn't do that.

Even asking her if she screamed for help

can sound like an accusation to a victim.

Don't add to her problems.

Just listen to her and be supportive, okay?

Yeah.

[tense music]

[theme music]

[narrator] Previously, on Knots Landing...

I want furniture, I want the books

I want the pictures, I want the record albums.

Danny, be reasonable.

You don't have that much to fight over.

I don't want to be reasonable, alright, Scott?

So you want it all, you can have it all.

That's how much I want to get out of this marriage.

Just give me back my grandmother's dishes.

[crashes dishes] This one either... Nah.

[Amanda shouting] Help!

Not another word.

I swear I'm gonna call the police.

Let's call the police. Call the National Guard.

Here, here.

Hello? Ex-wife came over and we made love.

-Made love? -Yes, and she initiated it.

I mean, after all, Amanda

what were you doing in my apartment anyway?

I came to get the dog.

You are so stupid.

Who's going to believe a flake like you anyway?

[theme music]

[knock on door]

[knock on door] Amanda.

[knock on the door]

Coming.

Hi. You're impatient.

I'm sorry. I was worried about you.

You want some tea?

No. No. No, thank you.

-A beer? -No.

Oh, that's right, you don't drink.

I forgot.

So...

What are you doing visiting me again?

I thought you had your fill of crazy women.

I'm sorry I said that.

No need to apologize.

-It was a stupid thing to say. -Maybe accurate.

I said that...

-I said that before I knew. -Knew what?

What you've been through.

[Gary] I'm sorry.

What are you talking about?

I saw Karen's show today.

Was it good?

I recognized your voice.

I know.

I know.

[eerie music]

[pants]

If you want me to go, I'll go.

[music continues]

Call me if I can help.

[Gary] Amanda...

[Amanda sobs]

[pants]

Is your family here?

No.

Tell the police.

-No. -Why?

You want me to go with you?

They won't believe me.

I believe you.

It doesn't matter. They won't believe me.

How many guests will be attending your wedding?

Oh, 20 at most.

-A hundred. -Thirty.

Why not say 50 and save the leftovers?

Our Golden Layer Cake made with 50 eggs

has a rich raspberry filling and a buttercream frosting.

It is a traditional favorite.

Do you have chocolate?

Of course we have chocolate.

Chocolate cinnamon, chocolate raisin spice

dark chocolate, German chocolate

and any of these may be covered

with a traditional white frosting

made of white chocolate.

Why not just plain chocolate?

Brown is not appropriate

for the exterior of a wedding cake.

Sorry.

[police officer] Would you recognize

the man who assaulted you?

[Amanda] Yes.

Did you know him?

Yes.

It was my ex-husband.

The assailant was your ex-husband?

Yes.

Please give me his full name.

Daniel.

Waleska.

W-A-L-E-S-K-A.

We've been separated for ten months.

I-I filed for divorce last week.

When did you stop having sexual relations

with your husband?

-What? -Is that relevant?

This is not a cross examination.

We just don't want any surprises when we get to court.

When was the last time you had consensual sex

with your husband?

About two weeks ago.

And before that?

Not since. Not since we separated.

Where did the as*ault occur?

At his apartment.

Did he take you to his apartment?

No. I went there to get my dog.

[Amanda] He stole my dog.

I went there to get him back.

When I was inside, Danny locked the dog in the bathroom

and...

He locked the dog in the bathroom.

When I tried to open the door, he hit my arm away.

I tried again and he hit me harder.

I didn't know he was so upset.

So angry.

He acted crazy. He slammed me against the wall.

He held me there. I said...

H-he asked me if my boyfriend and I had had sex.

I said no.

He didn't believe me. He called me a liar.

He put his hand under my skirt, and...

When I tried to stop him, he knocked me down.

I kept thinking I just wanted my dog.

I got sick to my stomach.

He grabbed my ankles and pulled me back toward him.

He pulled up my skirt and held me there

and he...

He...

You know what I kept thinking?

It's odd, isn't it?

I kept thinking about Chester.

[police officer] Who is Chester?

[Amanda] My dog.

I kept picturing Chester locked in the bathroom

and I wondered who would let him out

after I died.

Who would take care of Chester?

Isn't that weird?

-Let me speak to Val. -[Ginny] She isn't home, Gary.

Where is she?

Well, she and Danny are out there

making wedding plans.

Wedding?

Didn't you know?

Well, I didn't think it was a secret.

Uh...

Well, tell her I have to talk to her.

It's urgent.

I will tell her the minute she walks in.

-Thanks, bye. -Bye Gary.

And don't tell Val that I...

That I told you.

Ooh, sugar.

Lunch or brunch?

Either. Bicarbonate of soda.

[laughs] Not now. At our wedding reception.

Oh, alright. Well... Whatever you want.

Now, don't say whatever I want.

Oh, okay, I'm sorry. Uh...

-I don't know. -Come on.

-Choose. -Alright.

Okay, alright, alright, okay. Uh...

Which one's cheaper?

Well, I think they're both about the same.

Oh, alright.

Well, in that case, I vote for...

Which is the one that serves Baked Alaska?

I think you can have Baked Alaska at either one.

No, one of the caterers had Baked Alaska on the menu.

-No, they didn't. -Yeah they did.

It was my favorite menu.

-Here, here. -What?

What?

Uh... Oh, smoked salmon.

"Smoked salmon," "Baked Alaska."

-They both have Ks and As. -[Val laughs]

You need to have your eyes checked.

Maybe I do.

It's been two years since I've had them checked.

One thing I'm certain of, though, even with bad eyes...

Danny...

[Gary] So what happens now?

We present a statement to the deputy district attorney

and she'll be notified within 48 hours

of the decision whether or not to prosecute.

Amanda.

Amanda, wait a second.

-You okay? -Yeah, I'm fine.

I'm fine. I took a shower.

What? After he r*ped me.

You're not supposed to do that.

You're not supposed to take a shower

after you get r*ped.

[eerie music]

-You can go home. -Oh, I don't mind staying.

It's okay. I'll be alright.

-You sure? -Sure.

Thanks for taking me.

[music continues]

-Call, okay? -Okay.

[telephone ringing]

Are you gonna get that?

I have the machine on.

[Amanda] Please leave your message at the tone.

- Thanks. -[Danny] It's me.

I need the number of our ophthalmologist.

I can't remember it to save my life

even on my machine, okay?

- Thanks. -Don't call...

I don't believe this.

I'll make sure he doesn't bother you anymore.

-What are you gonna do? -Whatever I have to.

That'll make you feel better, won't it?

What?

You gonna beat him up? You gonna break his arm?

Then what happens? Who does he take it out on?

Does he take it out on me? On Val?

On her kids?

And then what? Do you break his jaw?

And then what? What does he break?

And what do you break? And then what? And then what?

-[dish clinking] -[Amanda gasps]

Chester.

Chester, come here. Come here. Come here. Come here, come here.

Come here.

[sights]

[knocks on door]

[menacing music]

-Amanda? -[bark]

Get out of here Danny. I mean it.

I just need the phone number of your eye doctor, that's all.

I'll call the police if you're not out of here

in 30 seconds.

Think about it, Amanda, you're not still sure

about what happened, are you?

Come on. What's the big deal? We had sex.

We got a little carried away. I said I was sorry.

I reported the r*pe.

You told the police?

I told the police.

That was a very stupid thing to do.

[music continues]

[Danny] Something terrible has happened.

I just finished talking to my attorney.

He...

[chuckles] I'm embarrassed to tell you this.

Well, don't be.

Amanda is saying things.

She's making accusations against me.

-Like what? - He wasn't specific.

But he said they were pretty serious and pretty wild.

Now, he said it's not uncommon in divorce proceedings, but...

Val, no matter what Amanda is doing

no matter what she's come up with

I just want you to know that I have never done anything

but try to be a good husband to her.

Sweetheart, I know that.

You mean I didn't have to embarrass myself

with this phone call?

You don't ever have to defend yourself to me.

I know you.

[Val] I trust you.

God, I love you.

I love you too.

[doorbell ringing]

Oh, there's somebody at the door.

-Um, are you gonna be alright? -Yeah.

-We'll talk later. -Okay, sweetie. Bye-bye.

[doorbell ringing]

-Gary, hi. -Hi.

-Come on in. -Thanks.

-You want some coffee? -I don't know.

-Well, yeah, sure. -Okay.

-How are the kids? -Oh, um...

Same as when you saw them, what, last day before yesterday.

-Yeah, it seems like a year ago. -Yeah.

Ginny says that you had something urgent to tell me.

-Yeah. -Just so you know.

I did call your house several times last night

but you weren't in or you just weren't answering.

Yeah.

Um...

I wish there were a better way to tell you this.

I mean, I wish I didn't have to tell you.

God. What a set-up.

Just try to understand that I feel obligated

to tell you this.

What?

Danny r*ped Amanda.

I'm sorry, Val. I had to tell you.

How did you find this out?

I went with her to the police station

to make the police report.

Has he been arrested?

-No, not yet. -Not yet?

Well, they gotta figure out

whether or not they can make it stick.

I knew she'd pull something like this.

I just knew it.

Pull something like this?

Gary, you know good and well

she never wanted this divorce in the first place.

What are you talking about? The divorce was Amanda's idea.

-Oh, Gary. -Oh, Gary?

I tell you your fiance is a r*pist

and you say to me, "Oh, Gary"

and then you quibble over whose idea the divorce was?

Why don't you just accept the fact

that Amanda is gonna cause

as much trouble as she possibly can

to keep Danny from marrying me?

-You do know-- -Yeah, yeah I know. Thanks.

What are you saying?

That Amanda would get herself r*ped

in order to stop your marriage?

I certainly think that she would claim

that she was r*ped.

-Val! -Don't Val me.

You said that Danny r*ped her.

Now, what you should have said is that Amanda says

that Danny r*ped her.

He r*ped her. He did r*pe her.

Oh, you don't honestly expect me to take her word for it, do you?

-Yeah, I do. -Well, don't.

-Well, then take my word for it. -No.

Val! He r*ped her!

She told you that and you believe her.

And you have every right to do so

but I don't have to and I won't.

Ugh, okay, alright, fine.

You're not worried about yourself?

Then worry about the kids.

Look, I don't want somebody like that

hanging around my children.

They are my children too, Gary

and I know Danny well enough to know

that that woman is irresponsible and vengeful

and I don't want a person like that around my children.

What is the matter with you?

Gary, what is the matter with you?

[sighs]

You're supposed to be her best friend.

-Get her to listen. -It's okay, Barb.

What do you want me to do, Gary? I can't make her believe you.

-You've got to try. -Gary.

-What, you don't believe me? -It's very hard.

-You think I'm making this up? -That's not the point, is it?

Then what is the point?

I don't know absolutely that Danny r*ped his wife, do I?

I do and I'm telling you he did.

Well, that's all I know, that you say he did

because she says he did and that's what I'll tell Val

to take the accusation seriously

nut I cannot make her believe you.

Uh, four minutes till tape.

Have you considered the possibility

that Val might be right?

Look. The divorce was Amanda's idea.

If she wanted to badmouth the guy

she would have made the accusations

in the divorce petition.

She wouldn't have kept it to herself.

She didn't keep it to herself. She told you.

No, she didn't.

You know that r*pe treatment expert

that you had on your show?

-Susan Barbiza. -Right.

She caught a call right after you went

off the air, right?

Right. How? How do you--?

It was me. I'm the one who called.

I wanted advice. You wanna know why?

Because I recognized the woman who called in during the show.

The r*pe victim. I recognized her voice.

Right. It was Amanda. That's why I called.

And thanks to you, I know she was r*ped.

[eerie music]

I saw Val today.

I told her. I had to.

She didn't believe me.

Why should she? You don't believe me yourself.

Yes, I do. What are you talking about?

Oh, sorry, that's too strong.

I should say, you wanna believe me.

You know you're supposed to believe me

but you have doubts.

I said I believed you.

-Why isn't that enough? -It is enough.

It's all. It's everything.

It's the most I can hope for.

Gary believes me and even Gary has some doubts.

-You think I'm lying? -[scoffs]

When you found out I was r*ped, you were sympathetic.

I still am.

And when you found out that Danny and I had had sex

before the r*pe, while we were separated

you thought to yourself

"My gosh, if Amanda admits she had sex with him once

"how do we know, how do we know

"she didn't have sex with him more than once?

Maybe often. Maybe regularly."

-I don't understand you. -[scoffs]

If you have some doubts, shouldn't Val have doubts?

Shouldn't everybody have doubts?

I don't have any doubts.

[sighs]

I know she was r*ped. I know it.

And yeah, I did wonder, why was she there?

Why did she have to go to his apartment?

[sighs]

I sound like such a jerk.

God, I wish I didn't feel this way

but I can't help it.

I know it sounds like I'm blaming her

for the r*pe and I'm not

but I do wish she hadn't gone to his apartment.

Oh, man.

If anybody else said that, I'd say, "Listen to that jerk.

He's blaming the victim."

I know the r*pe wasn't her fault.

I know it.

I know better than to blame the victim.

I'm enlightened.

But...

But if only she hadn't gone to his apartment...

If only she divorced him earlier...

If only...

If only I'd exercised perfect judgment all my life.

I mean, you can fault somebody for bad judgment, right?

Yeah, right.

I'd be condemned for half the things

I've ever done.

It doesn't matter why she went to his apartment.

She could be the dumbest

most irresponsible person in the world.

She could have been

drunk and stark naked, standing in front of him

and she still had the right not to be r*ped.

I know that. I believe that.

So why don't I have all these questions?

I mean...

Why do I have him on the slightest doubt?

You've gotta decide if Amanda is telling the truth.

If you believe her, you stop asking these questions.

[Gary sighs]

Now, give Mama a hug, huh?

I love you both.

Okay, have a good day, alright?

Bye-bye!

[menacing music]

-Get out of here. -Danny is a r*pist.

-Get out of my car. -Danny r*ped me.

You should know that before you marry him.

You are a sick person.

-You've got it backwards. -No, I don't.

Get out of this car right now and leave us alone.

Get out.

Hi.

Danny!

-What happened? -[sighs]

Amanda was at the school just now

waiting for me.

-What did she say? -It was so awful.

So ugly.

What did she say?

-Oh, she... -Amanda! I mean, Val.

You have to tell me what she said.

The lawyer needs to know.

She says that you r*ped her.

[nervous chuckle]

I can't believe this. Just don't believe it.

Well, you were right about her. She is sick.

I'm glad that she quit teaching.

I mean, t-the idea of her being with my children i-is...

It's just... That's the kind of thing you read about

the kind of thing you expect to happen

in other people's divorces.

You just don't expect it to happen in your own.

-Val, what are we gonna do? -We're gonna ignore it.

We've gotta think of ourselves.

Should have known she needed counseling.

I blame myself.

No, no, don't.

I bent over backwards to accommodate her.

I know that.

I just wanted things to go smoothly.

I kept thinking to myself, what's best for her?

What can I do to make it easier for her?

I know that.

[eerie music]

Just wanted to be the gentleman.

I know.

-It sounds pretty silly now. -No it doesn't, not to me.

I'm not gonna worry about some jealous ex-wife.

I don't want you to worry about her either, okay?

Alright?

The district attorney's policy is to prosecute those cases

which have a reasonable expectation

of resulting in a conviction.

He's gonna get away with it?

Your case, I am sorry to say

does not fall into that category.

Of course. Of course.

Can we talk to the district attorney?

What's the point, Gary? Danny was right.

Well, yes, you can talk to the deputy DA

whose decision this was, but I think I could save you

lots of time

and maybe a little embarrassment.

I'm all for that.

Well, let me describe the prosecutor's perspective.

There is no physical evidence

because you took a shower.

There were no injuries to indicate a struggle.

[indistinct]

Injuries are a prerequisite for filing charges.

You're delayed reporting the crime

for more than 72 hours.

You admit that you freely went to his apartment.

You admit to having non-coercive sex

including orgasm with him

on at least one occasion while you were legally separated

and you were married to him for several years.

And you admit that nothing like this ever happened before.

And now, while you're in the throes

of a divorce proceeding

at a time when emotions traditionally run high

you make this accusation.

[dramatic music]

You have a terrible job. I don't envy you one bit.

Will you come with me for the pregnancy test?

Yes.

You know what it's really odd about this whole thing?

I feel like I've done something wrong.

Isn't that weird?

You know that shower I took right after...

The mistake shower?

The shower that destroyed evidence?

I took that shower because...

Because I felt so dirty

I felt dirty. I just wanted to wash.

I didn't think of him as dirty. I thought of myself as dirty.

I think people have that image of a r*pe victim.

They think she's dirty.

Not consciously, I'm not... Probably not consciously.

But they... They think that. They do think that.

Maybe that's why, after I admitted I was r*ped

I felt so bad I admitted it.

[chuckles]

Did you hear that? I said admit.

[eerie music]

[scoffs] Are there any other crimes we admit

happened to us?

Do we admit that we were robbed?

No, no. We just say we were robbed.

We don't admit we were mugged or beaten up.

We just say it.

But we commonly say we hear

she admitted she was r*ped.

I admitted I was r*ped.

[scoffs]

Listen to that.

It's as though I'm... guilty of something

or being... lesser

or... dirty or something.

Why is that, Gary?

Why do I admit to being r*ped?

[Karen] You're not afraid of him?

Of course not.

Maybe there's a side to him that you don't know.

Maybe there's something to what Amanda said.

Look haven't you at least considered the possibility

that she might be telling the truth?

-No, I have not. -Why not?

Because Danny is no more capable of raping a woman than Mack is.

No one has accused Mack.

And no one credible has accused him.

Are you sure?

Oh, Karen, I'm sorry

but Amanda is unreliable

and that's being generous.

She needs counseling or therapy

or some kind of professional help.

I know I might feel sorry for her because of that

but I don't

because she's also mean and vengeful.

Gary believes her.

Of course he believes her. He's in love.

You're in love.

Oh, Karen. Give me some credit.

I know Danny. He is a gentleman.

He is... He's sensitive.

He's never ever pressured me

o-or even hinted at any kind of pressure.

In fact, just the opposite. We...

I mean, he...

We waited for months

before we even went to bed together.

Danny is not capable of doing

what she has accused him of doing.

You understand I had to ask.

I guess I won't tear up your wedding invitation.

[eerie music]

[inaudible]

[music intensifies]

[music continues]

[gasps]

[Gary knocks on door] Yo, Amanda. Rise and shine.

-Good morning. Eat. -Hi.

I'm gonna put these in the kitchen.

So, did you eat?

-I'm not hungry. -Oh, Amanda.

From your favorite bakery.

We got some cinnamon rolls, sticky cinnamon rolls

Croissant. Come on, eat.

No, thanks.

When did you last eat?

-Earlier. -What did you eat?

[chuckles] I forget.

Amanda, you gotta eat.

Danny called this morning.

[eerie music]

[Danny] I heard what the police thought

about your little stunt.

You can't really believe they'd prosecute.

Maybe you did. Maybe you are that stupid.

Or maybe you just went down there

to impress your new boyfriend

and prove how brave you are.

All it proved is how stupid you are.

I hope you're not too dumb to understand this, Amanda.

If you accuse me of r*pe again, even once again

publicly in front of anybody I know

or who knows me, I'll take legal action.

You know what legal action is, honey?

Slander, libel, defamation, whatever.

I'll sue you. I'll take you to court.

And I'll succeed where you failed.

[music continues]

[telephone ringing]

[keys clacking]

-Yeah? -Danny, this is Gary.

I'm not at all that comfortable calling you

I know you can't be all that comfortable

talking to me, but we've gotta do something

about Amanda's situation.

Her situation?

Yeah, I don't think she's gonna survive it.

-Survive what? - Her depression.

Look, I-I don't know if it's the divorce

your engagement to Val or what

but she's been saying a lot of wild things

Danny, she's...

she's gone off the deep end and if she doesn't get help

she's not going to make it.

Take her to a doctor.

Yeah, I will. I intend to but until then

she needs support and, well, I need advice.

And the therapist or whatever we decide upon

is gonna need some information.

What do you want me to do?

Well, you know her better than anybody.

You were married to her for five years

and she doesn't have any family out here.

Gary, I want what's best for Amanda

but you and I are not gonna be able

to get together on this, come on.

Look, I'm not asking you to be my buddy.

I'm asking you to help me help Amanda.

Help me figure out the best course of action

for her, that's all.

I-I'm lost. and if we don't do something

she's just gonna get worse.

I don't want that on my conscience.

Look, forget what you think about me.

Do it for Amanda. Please.

Okay.

You think you can come out to the ranch?

-Sure. When? -The sooner, the better.

You mean now, today?

Yeah.

I've got some stuff to finish up here.

Well, an hour, two hours, this evening?

Alright, two hours.

-I'm really grateful. - Sure.

So I'll see you in a couple hours.

-Yeah. -Thanks a lot.

[eerie music]

Can you pick Chester up tomorrow?

Great. I really appreciate it.

Oh no, no. Tomorrow soon enough.

[music continues]

-[Gary] Hey! -Oh, hi.

-Thanks for coming. -Sure thing.

Let me finish up here. I'll be right out.

I really do thank you for driving

all the way out here.

No problem.

I guess one thing we both agree on

we both want what's best for Amanda, right?

Absolutely.

Could you give me a hand in here?

Sure.

-[Danny] This thing? -[Gary] Yeah, just grab that.

Well, I tell you, Amanda is really depressed.

Amanda's always depressed.

How do you use to handle it?

I can never do anything about it.

Could you give me a hand one more time?

Sure.

[birds chirping]

What is this?

Amanda has been making some pretty wild claims.

Yeah, like what?

Yeah, well, she says you r*ped her.

-What else did she say? -I believe her.

Thanks to your bad judgment

I'm in a position to do something about it.

Oh, come on, cowboy.

-What, you didn't r*pe her? -No, I didn't.

[slam]

Liar.

[clatter]

-[slam] -[Danny] Just calm down.

We had sex. She came over. We had sex.

[thump]

She's upset about it.

-[slam] -[shouting] Help! Hey help!

-Help! -They all work for me.

And they're not gonna hear you because I told them not to

and they can't open the door until I tell them to.

I'm not gonna tell them to until you're dead.

[slam]

Come on, cowboy. Get serious.

-What do you want? -I want you.

You know, this is a great stunt, you know

but I don't believe it for one--

You don't believe what?

That I can k*ll you? That I won't?

Jesus! No!

[slam]

She actually came to my apartment.

-What does that tell you? -What should it tell me?

You know what I'm talking about, man.

She said she came over to get the dog.

-You believe that? -What am I supposed to believe?

That she came over there because she wanted it?

[slam]

[tense music]

[Gary and Danny shout]

Help me!

Because she asked for it? Because she provoked you?

Is that it? Is that what you lay out?

No, man. Man, I'm sorry. Look, I'm sorry.

[Gary] Now, Danny, you know

that when they find your crashed skull

on the floor of this barn and they're gonna say

"How did he get here, Gary?" and I'm gonna say

"Well, he came in his own free will.

-Nobody forced him to." -Come on.

And I'm gonna say damn straight

"We all get carried away now and then

and I just got carried away."

And they are gonna say, "Well, we can't blame you, Gary.

"After all, Danny must have provoked you

"he must have asked for it. He must have had it coming.

"What else would he have come all the way over here?

He should have known better."

[shouting] Look at how he's dressed.

[sobbing] No. Please.

Please. Please.

Please. Please.

[pounds barn wall]

[Danny sobs]

[music continues]

[bat clattering]

Did you enjoy it, Danny?

[pants]

[clatter]

[knock on door]

[barks]

[knock on door]

[knock on door]

Who is it?

Hey, hey, hey Chester.

[Sylvia] Your neighbors Sylvia and Lisa.

Good afternoon, ma'am. My name is Sylvia.

And I'm Lisa, and we wonder

if you would help us earn our college tuition...

In a way that is both fun and pennyless.

Fun because of the many rewarding

and interesting magazines you'll have insurance

of getting delivered right to your door

without the hassle of going to a newsstand

which might be sold out

just when you wanted something most...

And pennyless because we offer subscriptions

up to half the newsstand prices

and additional discounts of up to 20%

with orders of six or more.

Stop.

...of different topics such as sports

economics, special interests.

I got it. I understand.

You're selling magazines?

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

So, Sylvia

what are you gonna study in college?

Veterinary medicine.

I like animals.

-Lisa. Is it Lisa? -Yes, ma'am.

I wanna study music.

-Music? -I wanna be a singer.

She's got, like, this awesome voice.

I'll bet.

Well...

How many magazines do...?

[Sylvia and Lisa in unison] Twenty-eight high quality

well-written and enriching magazines

of interest to every reader.

I think I'll need...

about a dozen subscriptions.

[Sylvia and Lisa cheer]

-A dozen! -Alright!

[sad music]

[sobs]

r*pe is one form of violence against women.

It is a crime reported every six minutes

in the United States.

Many rapists are not strangers.

If you are a victim, or you know someone who is

you can get help 24 hours a day.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline

at 1-800-333-SAFE.

[narrator] Next, on Knots Landing...

Hey, you know, a mess is an understatement.

Gary accuses Danny of r*pe.

Now can you imagine if it's true?

You're gonna have to prove to me that you want me.

I'm worth the effort because I give a lot back.

[tense music]

-We can't. -I know.

Not until you've gotten the divorce.

Linda, hi.

Michael. Happy birthday.

[Eric chuckles]

[theme music]