All language subtitles for The.Perfect.Neighbor.2005.1080p.WEBRip.x265-RARBG

You ever been married?

Nope.

Well don't.

It'll kill you,

as sure as we're sitting here.

Suck the life right out of you.

You think you're going
to live happily ever after,

but you don't.

[Memory of a male voice]:
I don't know how to explain.

Please try to understand, Donna.

I've got a job I love and

a position in the community.

Damn it, I've got
children in college.

Donna,

I just can't start...

over.

And when did you
decide all this?

Uh... about a month
ago when Carly and I

got back from vacation.

You mean you had sex
with me all this time,

knowing it's over?

I really tried to tell you.

I just can't leave my wife,

but I want you to know that
I still love you.

You love me?

But not enough to stay with me.

Aargh!

[ Conversations ]

[Announcer]: Extension 3326,

Scott Andrews please dial
extension 3326.

Donna.

It's been a long time,
hasn't it?

It sure has.

Almost 20 years.

[ Sigh ]

So, was it a man?

It turns out he was married.

Oh dear.

These last 6 months
haven't been easy.

I lost my job, fell
behind on my bills,

couldn't make my car payments.

It was definitely time to
move on and start fresh.

I promise I won't
be in your hair too long.

Hey, I'm your aunt.

[Child]: There's Grace!

Hi, Grace!

Hi, Trish.

Hey, Jeannie, I was going
to call you later.

- How did you interview go?
- Hmmm, so-so.

Hmm, is William still
missing in action?

Ha, it's not that bad.

Oh, I am a space cadet.

Jeannie, I want you
to meet my niece

from Kansas City,
Donna Germaine.

- Hi.
- Hi. Hi, Donna.
This is my daughter Trish.

- Hi.
- Now listen, I don't want

to be rude, but we have got to
run. So, I'll see you both
tomorrow, okay?

Oh, absolutely.

- Bye.
- Bye.
- Bye.

What's tomorrow?

Oh, Jeannie and William,

that's Jeannie' husband.

You'll love William. He's smart
and charming and so handsome.

Oh, I sound like I have
a crush on him, don't I?

Maybe I do.

Anyway, every year they throw
the most wonderful lawn party.

Everybody comes.

Here we are.

Come in, come in.

Make yourself at home.

Oh, look.

I won a million
dollars. Ha, ha.

I don't open an envelope
for less than 10 million.

Oh my God.

Your mother left some of the
furniture from the old
house to me.

I always felt a little
guilty about that,

but you were such a
willow-o'-the-wisp,

you never seemed to
have much need for furniture.

When I was a little girl
and I couldn't sleep,

I used to come
downstairs and sit here.

It was such a big deal to me.

This was my daddy's chair.

She drove him away.

There's 2 sides to that story.

You don't know anything!

I was there!

I'm sorry.

I think it's just seeing
all this.

[ Ring, ring ]

Oh, that's my office line.
Excuse me.

[Father's voice]: Come over
here, birthday girl,

and see what daddy has for you.

[Donna as a child]: Oh daddy,
it's a music box.

Go ahead, wind it up.

[ Winding ]

Now when either one of us
hear that song,

we'll think of the other.

♪

Please don't go.

Please don't go.

Please...

[Grace]: Donna,
come here honey.

This is it,

my little travel agency.

I've been running
the whole operation out

of the house for
the last few years.

I'm setting up a bunch of
Caribbean cruises for William.

They're prizes for a contest.

He's a big mucky-muck at WGBC,

one of our local TV stations.

Isn't that her old secretary?

Uh-huh.

Sometimes I used to be allowed
to do my homework here.

It used to make
me feel so grown up.

I even had my own drawer
for pens and pencils.

Oh, when I bought
the house, everybody said

I needed to have a gun.

You know, woman alone,
blah, blah.

I haven't touched
it since I got it.

Truth be known, it scares
the crap out of me.

Oh, I didn't realize
how late it was.

You must be starving.

It'll just be a couple
of minutes.

Now, I know a number of
people who might be

able to help you out job-wise.

- Really?
- I've already put out
a few calls.

[ Yawning ]

I'm sorry.
I'm a little tired.

Oh, why don't you go
on up to bed?

- I'll take care of this mess.
- Oh, are you sure?

Thank you for taking me in.

Oh, goodnight, honey.

Things always have
a way of working out.

Yeah.

[ Sighing ]

[ Car braking ]

Honey, are you ready for bed?

I'll be right there.

Okay, I've got a very early
morning tomorrow.

Trish loves her new
piano teacher.

What new teacher?

She started with a new piano
teacher this week, remember?

Oh yeah.

She was practicing her new
piece before dinner and
she was...

she was just so intent on
getting it right.

So earnest,
God, it was priceless.

Sweetie, I invited some people
from the station to the party.

I hope you don't mind.

I thought we were
talking about Trish.

Okay, tell me about
her new teacher.

Well, it's not about
her teacher,

it's about her at the
piano in our living room.

About how hard she was trying.

Well, you should
have taped it for me.

Why? So you could review it
later when you've got the time?

What did I do?

Nothing. I'm sorry.
I'm just a little tense.

I know, well join the crowd.

Now I've got sweeps in 5 weeks

and if I don't nail them
I'm going to be looking
for a new career.

[ Efforts ]

You never loved me.

You lied!

♪

[ Conversations ]

Well, the best part is that
the winner of the show

gets to host the show the
following week.

Ah. Can you
sell it, Chuck?

I can sell anything. Ha, ha.

Do you really need a job?

Well, I worked all
my adult life.

Yeah, but think about it.

No more deadlines.

Ha, ha.

No, I need a job.

[ Laughter ]

Oh, Jeannie.

Oh, Sal, excuse me a sec, okay?

Yeah, sure.

Grace.

Hello.

Donna, I'm so
glad you could come.

Thanks for including me.

Are you hungry?
This is a barbeque.

Uh-hmm.

Who's the glamour puss
on the patio?

She's the new head of
programming at the station.

Her name's Ashley Marin.

Honey, there's someone I'd
like you to meet.

- Yeah.
- Donna, this is my
husband William.

Donna is Grace's niece.
She's fresh in from... uh...

- Oh, Kansas City.
- Right.

- Nice to meet you, William.
- Grace, where have you been

keeping this lovely young lady?

So, Donna you hungry?

You want a hamburger
or hot dog or something?

Uh, yeah. A burger would
be fine, thanks.

You want the works?

On your burger.

Yeah.

Give me the works, thanks.

Grace, what can I get you?

I think I'm going to
have some ribs.

- Okay.
- Yes.

- Hi, Jeannie, how are you?
- Good.

- This is a great party.
- Thanks.

What do you do, Donna?

This and that.

What do you do, Trish?

I'm a kid. I go to school.

Well, what do you do
besides school?

I've got a doll collection.
Do you want to see it?

[William]: All
right everybody, listen up.

Nobody gets out of here alive
without seeing Trish's doll
collection.

- You wanna?
- Then I'd love to.

Come on.

These are so pretty.

I got this one on my birthday.

Hi Jeannie, my name's Donna.

Hi Donna, I'm Jeannie Costigan.

You have such a lovely house.

Are you happy here?

[Deeper voice]: Jeannie and
I live her happily

with our smart and beautiful
daughter Trish.

Oh, here she comes.

Oh.

Hi, Donna. My name is Trish.

No, no, that's not me.

But look, she's beautiful.

She looks very, very smart,
just like William said.

That is Ashley, and she's
not in our game.

Just mommy and daddy and me...

and you.

I hope you guys know
what you're doing,

because if she messes up,
we're toast.

Yeah, well, we're going to go
with it. I've got a
good feeling.

Okay, you're the boss.

That's right.

Trish, honey, are you thirsty?

I know I am.

Well, I know that there's
bottled water and juice.

Let's see what we've got here.

There's orange soda, diet soda,

apple juice, papaya juice.

That's what my mom likes.
Any of that sound good?

Tap water's fine for me.

We also have ice pops. My mom
lets me have one ice pop a day.

[ Smash ]
I like the cherry ones, but the
green ones are pretty good too.

Oh, and we have purple ones
but I don't...

Trish, honey, I think you
better go get your dad.

Daddy! Daddy!

That's a nasty cut.

Where did you learn
to do all this?

Well, I was a lifeguard
when I was a kid.

How'd I know that?

Are you going to be all right?

Oh, I'm fine.

Lucky for me you have
a doctor on staff.

You'll get your bill
in the morning.

You're both very sweet.

Thank you, William.

Oh, that was fun, wasn't it?

Except for the part where you
almost bled to death.

Oh, I told you they throw
a great party.

I really like William,
and Jeannie.

They seem well suited.

Oh, they were made
for each other.

Who's this Ashley person?

- Why do you ask?
- I don't know.

Jeannie seemed bothered by her.

Oh, I don't blame her.

That woman was all over William.

I don't like it.

What do you mean?

The two of them had a rough
time about 5 years ago.

Some people said
it was another woman

and that Jeannie was going to
take Trish and leave.

Whatever it was,
they worked it out.

I'm going to lie down for
a few minutes.

A one drink gal should
never have two.

[Donna]: WGBC TV.

General manager.

[Grace]: Donna, where are you?

I'm in your office, Aunt Grace.

Trying to brush up on
my computer skills.

Well, speaking of that
I just got off the phone

with a business pal,
Consolidated Insurance.

I made an appointment for you
for 2 o'clock tomorrow.

Is that okay?

Insurance?

Well, it's not show business

but it's a job,
until you make up your mind

what you want to do.

Thanks for the interview.

Oh, what are aunts for, huh?

Did you have fun today?

Uh-huh.

Is Donna gonna live with Grace?

I don't know.
Why? Do you like Donna?

A lot.

Do you like Ashley?

I don't really know her,

but your father says she's
a big help at the station.

Why do you ask?

Because when Ashley
is around, you don't smile.

Of course I smile.

Not really.
You're just being polite.

Okay.

Then from now on,

whenever Ashley is around,

I shall smile
my most dazzling smile.

[ Laughter ]

You can't blame me.

Donna.
[ Scream ]

Everything's going to be
all right this time.

[ Telephone ]

- Hello.
- Is this Jeannie Costigan?

- Yes, it is.
- Hi, my name...

[ Ring ]

Hello?

Grace, it's Jeannie.

Oh, hi Jeannie.

Guess who just called
me from New York?

The editor in chief
of Women's Way magazine.

She wants to see me about a job.

In fact, she
wants to see me so badly,

she wants to see me today.

[Grace]: Women's Way,
that's a big deal.

Well, I'll probably take the
10:40 shuttle back tonight.

And you want to know if
I'll stay with Trish

until William gets home.

No problem.

Oh, thanks Grace,
you're the best.

Bye.

You look lovely.

Very professional.

Here's Lisa's address and
directions to her office.

- All right.
- And I have an idea.

Why don't you have dinner
with Trish and me tonight?

And then we can all watch a
movie until William comes home.

I make killer popcorn.

Sounds fun.

Okay. Good luck.

Thanks.

Secretary at an
insurance company.

Thank you Aunt Grace.

I could do Ashley's job.

So predictable.

Sorry, Aunt Grace.

Hey there.

Oh, how did it go?

Very well, I think.
She doesn't have anything

right now but there's
something coming up

that could be perfect.

I'm going to call her next week.

I knew it would work out.

What are those pretty
pink flowers?

Oh, let me show you.

I picked them up on sale last
week and they're already
blooming.

Here we go. Just for you.

These are mums.
Aren't they lovely?

Oh.

[ Knock, knock ]

- Donna.
- Come in.

Oh, I'm sorry to
disturb you, honey.

You look terrible.

Oh, I feel terrible.

I don't know if it's the flu
or something I ate.

I've got a big favour
to ask of you.

Would you sit with
Trish tonight?

Of course.

Goodnight, aunt Donna.

Goodnight, baby.
Sleep tight.

She was supposed to be here at
10, but she didn't show up.

Oh, I don't understand.

She said the 2 of you had
a good meeting.

I don't know what's she's
talking about, because she never
stepped foot in this office,

- and I was here all day.
- Can I call you back, Lisa?

- Sure, Grace.
- Thanks.

General manager.

Donna?

Donna?

Donna?

- Hi.
- Hi.

I was just checking on Trish.

You're home early.

Well, miracles do
happen, I guess.

Hey, thanks a lot for
pitching in.

I'm glad I could help out.

Grace told me that Jeannie had
an appointment in New York, huh?

Yeah, I talked to
her on the phone.

It sounds like she hit
the ball right out of the park.

That's great.

But if she's working in New York
and you're here,

who's going to take care
of Trish?

Writers can write anywhere you
know, even at home.

Not like the rest of us.

So, you hungry?

No, I'm fine, thanks.

Come on, let me
fix you something.

You sure?

I love to cook.

I didn't realize
I was so hungry.

Good. You know, I had
a job interview today too.

Uh-hmm. How did it go?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

- What sort of work?
- Computers.

- Really?
- Yeah. You know, if you ever
have a problem with yours,

- I could probably...
- Hey guys.

Hey! Congratulations!

Oh, don't jinx it. Donna,
thank you for filling in.

Is Grace any better?
I should probably go
check on her.

Well, give her my best.

I left my bag in your
living room.

Look at you. I haven't seen
you like this for a long time.

Like what?

Oh, buoyant.

You know, your eyes are
sparkling, you're happy.

- Do you like it?
- Oh yeah. I like it.

Donna, you were a real friend
tonight. I owe you a
fancy lunch.

Oh, Trish and I are buddies.
I had fun.

Can I walk you back home?

Would you mind?

Don't lose that thought.

How do you know
what I'm thinking?

Because I know what
I'm thinking.

And then my job got outsourced.

There wasn't anything
left really

to keep me in Kansas City,

so I decided it was
time for a change.

Here I am. I'm
still trying to figure out

what the change might be.

You know, I might be able
to help you with that.

Oh really? You're such
a sweet man.

Thank you.

Let me know if you want me
to baby-sit again.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

What are you doing in my room?

Good likeness don't you think?

And what was that out there?

Where'd you get this?

I could have downloaded it
from the WGBC website

as you did, but I didn't.
I found it in your nightstand.

You snooped through my things?

Yes, I did.
But only after I received a call

this evening from Lisa Benton.

You remember her?
She was the appointment

you had today.
The one that went well.

The one you never went to
but told me that you did.

It does not give you the right
to snoop through my things!

Donna, what is going on?

What I do is none
of your business.

Why did you lie to me?

Because you're not
important enough to me,

aunt Grace,
to tell you the truth.

Get out of my room.

I said get out of my room!

Oh! Stop it.

What? This?

All right, Donna.
Get a hold of yourself.

Donna, you must
recognize your anger.

What are you talking about?

You know. My anger.

I have recognized it and
I'm keeping it.

It's the only damn thing you
can't take away from me.

And if you ever touch one of
my things again, I'll kill you.

Oh!

[ Thud ]

You can't blame me for
this, aunt Grace.

I wasn't the one snooping
through other people's things.

That must run in your family.

Your sister, my dearly
departed mother,

always had her nose
in other people's business.

She drove my daddy crazy
with her constant questions

and accusations.

She couldn't understand
why he walked out on her.

I was 8 years old, I understood.

I thought he'd come back.

They had arguments before,
but this time it was different.

My bedroom was right next
to hers, and I could hear her.

So I decided I had to kill her.

The fat bitch beat me to it.

Drunk as usual,

she slipped in the bathtub
and cracked open her skull.

Ha! Ha! Ha!

You really should've minded
your own business, aunt Grace.

[ Siren ]

My God, what's that?

Oh, it must have been
just terrible for you.

Donna, we...

we want you to come stay with us
for a few days, okay?

- No, Jeannie...
- No, no, we insist.

Thank you.
I'll like that.

I better go check
on Trish, okay?

Oh, yeah.

- You gonna be all right?
- Yeah.

I'll see you in a little
bit, sweetheart.

I just can't believe it.

I heard her yell

and I got up and she was there.

I'm so sorry, Donna.

Oh, Donna, come here, come here.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry, we'll help you
take care of everything:

the funeral, the
arrangements... everything,

I promise. We loved
Grace too, you know.

I know.

Thank you, William.

Extra towels.

I think you'll find everything

else you need in the
guest bathroom.

Oh, Donna...
I am so sorry.

Thank you, Jeannie.

It was a beautiful service.

- Yeah.
- Yup.

I've got some sandwiches inside.

Trish, come help me set
the table, okay?

Okay.

Donna, how're you holding up?

Okay, I guess.

Look, I know this isn't
a very good time for this,

but Jeannie and
I have talked about it,

and I think you need a job.

And I need somebody at the
station to help me log
commercials.

It's starting at the bottom,
but it's good pay.

I'd like you to say yes.

I always wanted to be
in show business.

You can start whenever you want.

I need to start
right now, William.

As soon as possible, okay?

You got a deal.

We have 3 studios like this one.

That's Joanne and Steve.
They do the morning show.

Soccer moms love them.

Okay, the executive offices

are up above and we peons
are down here.

And this is your desk.

Wow. It already feels like
I'm right at home.

And listen, if you have any
problems, with the job

or with the salesmen,
I'll be right over here,

that's my desk.

- Okay.
- Okay?

[Whisper]: Those 2 ought
to get a room.

[ Stifled laugh ]

[Whisper]: You see, William
took Ashley to this broadcasters

conference in Chicago.
Now, it's strictly legit,

if you ask me, but the rumour

is that she made sure they
got adjoining rooms.

Even if that were true,
that doesn't mean anything.

That's exactly what I said.
Let's get to work.

You know, you look busy.
I'll give this to Donna.

Hi there.

We met at William's party.

Do you eat lunch?

Thanks, but I make a habit
of skipping lunch.

Dinner?

Chuck,

I'm taken.

My paperwork.

It's been a wonderful day,
William. I love my job.

Don't get used to it:

there's an opening in scheduling
coming up next month. Who knows?

Ha! Ha! My head's spinning!

[Telephone]: Ted Grimes on 3.

I'm sorry, I gotta take this.
Hey, Tippi, where's Ashley?

- I'm right here.
- Ashley, Ted Grimes from L.A.

Allied Syndication,
you remember?

Well, he's in town next
week for 2 days.

He's window shopping
all the stations.

We're gonna meet with
him on Wednesday night.

- I'm there.
- All right.

Hey, Ted? Ha! Ha! Ha! Okay.

I'm fine. Wednesday's good.

[Memory, female voice]:
William took Ashley

to this broadcasters
conference in Chicago.

The rumour is that she made
sure they got adjoining rooms.

Expense reports...

May.

Adjoining rooms.

Breakfast for 2.

You're a bad girl, Ashley.

[ Phone ring ]

- Hello?
- Tippi? It's Chuck.

I need to see William
this morning, okay?
Do you know what time it is?

What did you do, sleep
here overnight?

Yeah, it's starting to feel
that way.

- Do you know if he's free?
- I have to check his agenda,

but I think it'll be all right.
Okay. Let me know what
time is good, okay?

Okay, I'll call you back later.

- Okay.
- Thanks.

She's a bread expert.
[ Laughter ]

That was my 1st real job.
He was my boss.

Older, handsome... told me he
liked my work.

It was very encouraging.

Watch out!

But... I'd never been
in love before.

Of course he was married.

But he convinced me that he
and his wife were separating,

that his marriage was over.

Lasted just about a year.

Turns out he never left
his wife.

He never intended to.

She confronted me one day
after work.

Well, I'm sorry, girl,

but you should've
seen it coming.

She told me she knew
all about us.

She wanted to give him
another chance.

Do you think a married man who
cheats deserves a 2nd chance?

It's not always that simple.

For me it would be.

You know, I was telling Sally
that Tuesday is William's

birthday, and I got us
theatre tickets.

Now, I was planning on dropping
off Trish at Sal's,

but...

But Sal actually has a date

with a male person and is hoping
for a sleepover herself.

[ Laughter ]

Well, I'd love to stay with
Trish Tuesday night,

or any other night.

Tuesday, dinner Jeannie.

Wednesday, Ted Grimes.

He's married, I know his wife,

I like her. What am I doing?

No one forced me to go to
Chicago with him.

I must force him to make
a decision,

I can't wait anymore.

[ Sigh ]

Let's see...

I should end this little entry
with a sad, plaintive note.

God help me.

It's perfect.

[ Phone ring ]

Allied Syndication,
Mr. Grimes' office.

[Donna]: Mr. Costigan would
like to confirm

drinks and dinner this evening
with Mr. Grimes at

La Maison for 6:30.

- Tonight?
- Hmm.

We have it here as
tomorrow night.

- I'll try to track him down.
- Great.

[ Beep! ]

Yes. Yes, Mr. Grimes,
I know, but...

Look, I had to change a very
important meeting to make this
thing happen tonight...

- [Whisper]: What?
- It's Ted Grimes. There's
a problem.

...and I don't appreciate
being kept waiting. Is William
coming or not?

Uh, Mr. Grimes, could I just
put you on hold for one moment?

- Okay.
- Thanks.

He's waiting for you at La
Maison. He sounds really pissed.

- Why? That's tomorrow night.
- Well, somebody screwed up and
he thinks it's tonight.

We were supposed to be
there 20 min ago.

Okay. Obviously,
I don't have a choice.

Tell him I'm on my way.

Mr. Grimes, Mr. Costigan
apologizes for the
misunderstanding.

He'll be there in half an hour.

- Less.
- [Grimes]: It's all right.
- Less.

- [Grimes]: Fine.
- Okay. Thanks very much. Bye.

- [Grimes]: Bye.
- Do you want me to
call Jeannie?

No, no, I'll do that.

Get a hold of Ashley, tell her

to drop whatever she's doing, we
gotta leave right away.

Oh, boy...

I can't believe we screwed
this up.

I'll see you tomorrow, Tippi.

[ Beep! ]

Oh, no, no, it's okay,
I understand.

[William]: Really sorry,
honey, but I just can't
get out of this.

- I'll see you later, then.
- [William]: Love you.

Jeannie, I got your message.

What happened?

My husband stood me up for a
guy named Ted.

Ah, I'm sorry.

You want me to come over?

Oh, I would love that.

I finally got her to bed!

Good. So sit down and
have a cup of tea.

Thank you.

William's got a lot
of responsibilities.

I know.

And they don't end
at the office.

Somebody important from
out of town just called

and changed appointments,
that's all.

Oh, there's always
a good reason.

Well, threw everybody
for a loop today.

Ashley had to change
her schedule too.

Ashley?

It is too a big deal! I mean,
I can't believe you spent

your birthday with Ashley
instead of me!

Don't forget Ted Grimes.

I don't care about Ted Grimes,
I'm talking about Ashley.

How could you be so insensitive?

There is nothing between
Ashley and me.

Where have I heard that before?

Ah, I can't win this argument.

It's not about
winning arguments.

Right. Right, it's about
forgiving and forgetting.

Now, I don't expect you
to forget what happened
5 years ago,

but if you can't find it in your
heart to forgive me,

then we might as well just...

Might as well just what?

I don't know, Jeannie,
I just... I don't know.

Much better.

The best part about
being overweight

is you can eat anything
you want. Hmm!

I had a weight problem, once.

Oh, get real!

I did, I'm serious.
When I was a kid.

Really?

Losing that weight was one of
the hardest things I ever did.

Oh, my! I gotta go.

I got a programming meeting
in, like, 2 min.

It's gonna be a long one.

Right.

She lies.

She never had a weight
problem, please!

[ Car honking ]

[ Phone ring ]

- Hello?
- Is this Jeannie Costigan?

- Yes, it is.
- Do you mind holding for
Noella Zanich?

No, I'll hold.

Please let me get this job!
Please, please, please,
please...

[ Phone ring ]

- Hello?
- Hi.

Hi.

How was your day?

Productive. How about you?

I was a bitch last night.

I wasn't at my best either.

So when are you coming home?

I'm on my way.

They offered you that much money

to write a column a week,
from your own home?

[ Laughter ]

Jealous?

Damn straight, I am.

Are you proud of me?

Yeah, very.

Last Wednesday, when we worked
late in the office,

I felt so close to you.

The way you smiled at me,

I know you share my feelings,

I can see it in your eyes.

That should do it.

[ Car engine starting ]

Hmm.

Have a nice day, Ashley.

[ Footsteps ]

Hmph.

Ahem!

Sleep in today, Donna?

I had some personal stuff that
needed to be resolved.

Hmm. Feels good to check
something off

that to-do list, doesn't it?

Oh yeah...

Okay, yeah. You got it,
Jim. Thanks.

[ Footsteps ]

You through for the night?

Oh, I am burnt out. Things
keep changing every 5 min.

Another hundred phone calls and
I'll be done.

Well, hang in there.
You're doing God's work.

Ha! Ha! I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay.

You won't be needing that.

One more item off my to-do list.

"For now, the police
have no leads,

and friends and relatives have
only the memory of a beautiful

young woman whose life was
suddenly and cruelly cut short.

Ashley Marin was just
28 years old."

- I wouldn't say beautiful.
- [On TV]: "Thank you, Kelli.

In other news this morning,
the city council has
finally approved..."

Did you hear?

Yeah, I just got off
the phone with Rita.

Oh my God, Trish!

No, no, no, it's okay, she's
still sleeping.

I gotta get to the
station, sweetie.

I love you, William.

I love you too.

This is a terrible tragedy.

I think we're all in shock.

There's nothing I can say that
will change what's happened,

but I can tell you what Ashley
would do in this situation.

She'd do her job.

That's it.

Funeral arrangements
will be posted.

Thank you.

Donna, let me talk to you
for a minute, okay?

Sweeps are in less than 3 weeks,

we've got a million things
to be tied up,

and I need somebody who's smart

and who's willing to work hard.

You can count on me, William.

Thanks.

I'll take care of
Costigan myself.

You see what you can find out
about her coworkers.

Thank you.

Mr. Costigan, I'm detective

Lupo, thank you for seeing me.

Certainly. Have a seat.

- Thank you.
- Would you like some coffee?

No, thank you.

Terrible thing.

Do you have any idea of
anyone who might've

had a reason to kill her?
Boyfriend, ex-husband?

I didn't really know very much
about her personal life.

I see. Did she get along well
with her fellow employees?

As far as I know.

And what about you?

How did you get along with her?

I hear you 2 were very close.

Detective, I was at home,
in bed, with my wife.

Well, that's very nice,

but that's not what
I asked you, sir.

We got along well.

I was impressed by
her abilities.

I was grooming her to take over
the station manager's job.

- Grooming her?
- Yeah.

I see.

That trip to Chicago, is that...

it's part of the grooming
process, was it?

Yeah, as a matter of fact,
it was.

Uh-huh...

Mr. Costigan, a number of
things were found

in Miss Marin's condo.

What sort of things?

Oh, a monogram shirt with
your initials

found in her closet,

several photographs of you.

Now, how do you suppose
that those things, those
personal things,

found their way into Miss
Marin's condo?

I have absolutely no idea.

No? Well, maybe your wife gave
them to her.

They were friends, right?

Not really.
They knew each other.

Mr. Costigan,

are you aware that Miss Marin

had special feelings for you?

No, detective Lupo,

I am not aware.

Well, she did. She kept an
electronic journal.

Her most intimate feelings,

thoughts, description of her
relationship with you.

We didn't have a relationship.

In addition to the weekend

in Chicago, she described
several late nights

that you 2 spent here at the
office together.

Detective, of course we spent
late nights here in the office,

that's the nature of our
business! But that doesn't mean

that we were involved with
each other. I...

There was absolutely nothing
between us.

Tippi, is he busy?

He's inside with a detective.

We'll be in touch,
Mr. Costigan.

Ma'am.

[ Knock! Knock! Knock! ]

Hey.

I was just wondering if you have
anything more for me to do.

I was just questioned
by a detective.

Yeah, there's another one down
in the bullpen.

They found some
personal things of mine
in Ashley's condo.

How would your things get
in her place?

I don't have a clue!

There was nothing going on
with you 2, right?

Oh, come on! Now they've got
you believing that!

What is the use?

I'm sorry, but they've just
been asking questions.

I know.

What am I gonna tell Jeannie?

The truth.

[ Knock! Knock! ]

Network's on 5.

Okay, I gotta take that.

And hey, this is just
between us.

- Yeah.
- Okay.

Yeah, Charlie, hi.

I had to answer a hundred
questions about Ashley,

about death...

Murder's not a subject you wanna
discuss with an 8-year-old.

You want some coffee?

No. Jeannie,
come here.

Sit down.

Why?

What's the matter?

The police came to
the station today,

about Ashley.

Just routine, right?

Sort of.

What wasn't routine, William?

There's something I got
to tell you.

Oh, boy.

I don't want to hear this.

I'm sorry, but you're going
to have to.

You told me you went to
Chicago alone.

You lied to me.

It was the station's group
meeting. I needed her there.

Why?

Because, damn it, she was my
head of programming.

Well, then you should
have told me.

- You would have gone ballistic.
- Damn right.

There's more.

And I know how bad this is going
to sound, Jeannie.

Oh, god!

They found some
personal things of mine

in Ashley's apartment.
A shirt, photos,

she kept a journal, she wrote
about an affair.

An affair that she claimed she
was having with me,

but I swear to you, Jeannie
it's not true.

I didn't know anything
about any of this.

You lied to me about taking her

to Chicago. And you expect me to
believe you about this?

It's the truth, Jeannie.

I bet you like cognac after
dinner, don't you darling?

I bet she doesn't pour
you cognac.

What are you doing, Jeannie?

I'm going to Sal's in the
morning until I decide
what to do.

And I'm taking Trish with me.

You can sleep
downstairs tonight.

What are you going to
tell Trish?

I haven't decided yet.

But I warned you five years
ago, William.

I cannot, I will not go through
that again.

Jeannie, there was nothing
going on between us.

That's what you said
5 years ago.

Please.

Please don't go.

[Holding back tears]:
I have to go.

Don't fret, sweetheart.

Things will get better,
I promise.

Okay, I'm just thinking out
loud here

but what don't we add an
additional hour of news

and push the Dick Saunders Show
back to eleven?

That's good. I like that.
Donna, call Saunders'

producer, make sure
he can do it.

Okay.

Okay, everybody, back to work.
We're almost there.

All right. Your notes for
your 2 o'clock...

Yeah.

...and your lunch meeting
is confirmed.

Great. Donna, what would
I do without you?

Just one more night apart,
my love.

[ Sigh ]

Here you go, sweetie.

Hmm, thanks Sal.
[ Dialing ]

[ Ring, ring ]

- What do you say?
- Thank you, Sally.

You're welcome, Trish.

[ Ring ]
Hello?

Hi, it's me.

Hey. How are you?

We're fine. Huh,

Trish has some good news she
wants to tell you.

Really?

Yeah, hold on.

Daddy?

Hey, sweetie.
What's the good news?

I got my report card today.

And I got an A in grammar and
a B+ in math.

Ha! Ha! Sweetheart,
that's wonderful.

That's my girl.

[On the phone]: Daddy...

When are we going to come home?

Soon, baby. Very soon.

Are you and mommy going to
stay mad at each other?

[On the phone]: No, honey.
I promise we won't.

Everything's going to be okay,
don't you worry.

I miss you.

[On the phone]:
I miss you too.

Good night.

[On the phone]: 'Night,
'night. Daddy loves you.

I love you too.

William?

Yeah?

Huh... I'll talk to you
tomorrow then, okay?

Okay.

[ Beep! ]

Good morning.

Good morning.

Looks like you could use a
little more sleep.

Nah, I'm fine. You got those
reports ready?

Hot off the press.

Attagirl. Good.
Come see me in five.

Hum-hum.

Oh! Huh, thanks for coming
in on a Saturday.

You're welcome.

I thought you left.

I did.

My car won't start.

I'd crawl under the hood
and fix it for you

but I don't know a thing
about cars.

[ Laughing softly ]

Just let me close down here and
I'll give you a ride home, okay?

Thanks.

[William]: Remind me to talk
to Isabel on Monday, will you?

Who?

Isabel, our accountant.

About getting you some overtime.

You sure earned it today.

I enjoyed it.

Thanks for the ride.

- Good night.
- Good night.

Hey, I'm famished.
What about you?

There's a diner about 10
minutes down the road.

No, I prepared something this
morning 'cause I had a feeling
we'd be working late.

There's enough for 2.

How'd you know this was my
favourite dessert?

Ah. Ha! Ha!

How did you know that's my
favourite dessert?

Oh, but your likes and
dislikes are often

discussed in the coffee
room at work.

Can't figure out why.

It's easy, you're the boss.

Right.

So you've never been married?

No.

Ever want to be?

Yep.

What happened?

He didn't.

Well, he must have been
out of his mind.

I thought so.

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Hey, the news is almost on.

Oh, it's Kelli's first night
at the news desk.

Hmm-hmm, you want to eat your
pie in the living room?

Yeah. Good. Thanks.

[ Panting ]

[William]: Donna,
I love you.

I've loved you since the first
moment I met you.

[On TV]: The miner strike is
in its third week

and an agreement seems to be
nowhere in sight.

A spokesman for the union says
that the miners are prepared

to hold out for as long
as it takes

until management meets their
demands for better health

benefits and more vacation time.

[ Beep! ]

- You reach him?
[ Ringing ]
- Trying his cell.

Well, I called Dr. Schneider.
She said she'll meet you
at the hospital.

[ Ringing continues. ]
Thank you. She still
throwing up?

[Answering machine]: Hello,
this is William Costigan,

- please leave a message.
- Oh, William! Where are you?

[On TV]: And analysts fear
that the local economy will
be hit hard this

winter if an agreement is not
reached soon.

[ TV clicks off. ]

Not bad. Not bad at all.

What's this?

Cognac.

[ Laughs softly. ]

You read my mind.

I'm getting pretty good at that.

You're so tense.

Oh.

Boy, that's the spot.

You just relax.

Let Donna take care
of everything.

You little workaholic.

Donna, I better be going.

You haven't finished your drink.

Don't look so
surprised, William.

It's just a question of time.

Just a question of time.

Donna, please.

- Please what?
- Please stop.

It's meant to be.
Just let it happen.

I don't want it to happen.

- But we...
- I'm in love with Jeannie,
damn it!

You 2 don't belong together.

If I have done anything to
mislead you, Donna, I'm sorry.
[ Beep! ]

No. It's me, I just picked
the wrong time.

[On the phone]: The following
message is now....

Of course you can't commit
right now, you have too much
on your mind.

[On the phone]: ...Trish is
sick. We're on our way to the
emergency room.

I understand. Please.
You just need more time.

Trish is in the hospital.

Why don't you understand?

They're like little barometers,

super sensitive to any change in
their environment.

A sudden high fever can be one
way that they communicate

their anxiety.

She okay?

Well, she's fine. She'll be
good to go in a couple minutes.

Jeannie.

Look, I... I messed up.

I admit that but I did not
lie to you.

Well maybe I messed up a
little bit too.

Let's go home.

Okay, ladies. I'm going
to go off and get this
prescription, okay?

- Okay.
- I'll be home soon.

All right, we'll see you later.

[Whispering]:
My little barometer.

I love you so much.

Why'd you come back, Jeannie?

You shouldn't have done that.

What are you doing here?
How'd you get in?

I like you. You're my friend.

I wish things didn't have to
turn out this way.

Turn out what way, Donna?

Don't you get it?

This is my house now.

You don't belong here.

What are you talking about?

Things have changed.

William and I love each other.

Donna, you're not making
any sense.

Oh yes, I am.

William and Trish and I are
going to be a family now.

And that means there's no place
for you here.

Get out of my house.

No.

You're the one who has to leave.

I said, get out of my house.

I was hoping it wouldn't
come to this.

Donna...

please, put that down.

I really don't want to have to
shoot you, Jeannie.

[ Door opens. ]

Tell her, William.

About us.

We don't have to lie anymore.

She won't believe me.

Why do you have that gun, Donna?

You don't need that.
Put it down.

Jeannie's being stubborn.
She won't go.

Tell her, William.

About what happened with us
tonight at Grace's house.

I will, Donna.

I'll tell her.

But you don't need the gun.
Give it to me.

Donna, listen to William.

Give him the gun.

Why? So you can try and
convince him to stay?

You think I'm stupid?

No. No.

Tell her you love me, William.

I will. Donna, I'm...

I promise.

First, just give me the gun.

Just say how perfect
we are together.

So rare you meet your
perfect soul mate.

That's what we are, William.

We're soul mates.

You may not realise that
completely right now,

but you will.

You will.

And I'm not going to let her
take you away from me.

Leave, Jeannie. You have a job
waiting for you in New York.

You're going to meet a man who
loves you too.

Okay.

No, William. I'm not going
to lose you too.

Not like the others.

I've worked too hard on
this relationship.

I've done too much for you.

And no one is going to take

you away from me.

That's why I have to kill you
now, Jeannie.

Donna. Donna, please.

You don't want to do
this, please.

[ Click ]
So William can be free and we
can be together.

No, let her go, Donna.

Don't you see, William?
She's never going to let us
be together.

- Please,
let me talk... please...
- Can't you...

[ Gunfire ]

Oh, god.
You're bleeding.

Are you okay?

Yeah. Just got the side
of my leg.

Where are you going?

Jeannie?

Daddy?

Trish, go in our room
and call 9-1-1.

I'll be all right, sweetie.
Go do what I told you.

Ah! Ah!

[ Gunfire ]

[ Thud ]

He was mine, Jeannie.

If only for a moment,
he loved me.

Never enough to stay.

Never enough...

to stay...

[ Piano music ]

[ Applause ]

Bravo! Bravo!

Happy anniversary.

You were wonderful, sweetheart.

[Trish]: I love you.

[ Applause ]