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Just hit the green from what 210 yards out?

Hey, save those whistles for me, will ya?

I'm just acknowledging the gifts that are going to let me on the PGA tour next year.

Well, just don't forget you've got the cutest catie around.

This catie, the best one.

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Is there not losing my job just yet?

Are you sure we're done here?

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I love our pic mix.

Plus in this spot no one can see what a gargantuan appetite my wife has.

Well, guess I'm eating for two.

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Wait, are you saying?

[ Music ] Babe?

[ Music ] Are you happy?

Are you joking?

Of course I'm happy.

When does it happen?

Well, I'm probably about four weeks, so eight months makes October.

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I'm going to be a dad.

Yeah, and a great dad.

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Do you think you can come a little bit early tonight?

I like to call my parents and give them lots of time

to freak out, and lose their minds and fix favorites.

It's short, but I'd like to wait to tell my parents

that I think it'd be best if we tell them a person.

What?

Mom was always wanted a grand kid.

It's not the daughter-in-law that comes with a grand kid.

She doesn't get to decide that.

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I still think it's crazy your parents don't hold down.

For me, it's just where I grew up.

I don't think so.

You're like the prince around here.

Does that make you a princess?

Never said it would be.

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It's time to head up to the homestead.

Remember, we've got news.

It's going to turn your parents world upside down.

It's trust and match.

We so rarely go south anymore.

And your father has such responsibilities.

Last month, he spent an entire week supervising

the removal of the town's septic system.

It was very involved.

I'm showing you the plans later.

You need an engineering degree.

Downside is, we don't get to see you kids enough.

Whoa.

We might have a reason for you to travel down a little bit more.

Lisa's pregnant.

We're pregnant.

Oh my god.

Oh my god!

That is wonderful!

Ah!

Congratulations.

We thought you were good at asking for more money.

Would you have this amazing news?

It's amazing.

Sit, sit.

How far along are you doing?

About five months?

It's all five months.

No.

You're right, you just put on a little bit of weight.

Oh, mom.

Well, I have put on weight, but I'll forget a reason.

This is great news.

I just don't understand why you waited so long to tell me.

We just wanted to be sure.

First baby and all.

Well, I am so excited.

Let's go upstairs and dig out some of Darren's old baby clothes.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh, I can't put them all.

Well, I don't know.

We don't know if it's going to be a boy.

Oh, it's going to be a boy.

Let's break out that bottle of 12-year-old Macallan.

I've been hiding.

Unless you want to go and take part in the maternity clothes search.

Nope.

Oh.

Okay.

Oh, wow.

Oh.

Oh.

Darren never talked about it really, but I just--

I thought it might be important for the baby to know about his biological parents.

Oh, I don't know.

We adopted Darren at birth.

Yes, but you still have the records about his parents, right?

Certainly.

He's always had amazingly good health, so there's never been any reason for concern.

I just thought there might be other factors that

they're good to know about now that the baby's coming.

Like, what exactly?

I don't know what you mean.

We raised Darren as our own.

He has our values.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

This was one of my favorites.

Oh.

Oh, the baby will look so cute in this.

Take it.

Oh, wow.

Okay.

Oh.

Oh.

Wow.

They cast their heads to your specs, and then you get them in a couple of weeks.

But I wanted the opinion of a future pro.

Oh, I haven't made the tour yet.

But I'd say there's other ways to cure a slice besides changing clubs.

Well, take a club that forgives.

I don't have your swing.

How's your game?

Keeping that handicap down?

It's good.

I need to find the time to play more.

No.

That's not going to happen.

I'm not with the baby.

Come on.

You sure you're ready for that?

I don't really have a choice.

You know, Lisa.

I'm face important to her.

But I'm happy about it.

Good.

That's a lifetime commitment.

Feels good.

Looks like we're having a boy.

Am I right?

What?

Just your mom is right.

She's going to be impossible after this.

That's why I'm so happy.

I think we should set it up right over here.

How tall is it?

Maybe 12 feet fully inflated.

Then this is good.

Just make sure it's tied down, okay?

Hey, do you?

Just turn your shotgun?

I know.

First force, it's seven.

You need to be open by eight.

Not a problem.

Oh, where are the big cuts?

Again.

I'm going to go check out the sprinklers that are plugged up on 14.

I'm ready.

Thanks.

So you're not from around here?

No, I'm ready.

Turn with the job.

I have to declare my major next semester stressful.

You're smart.

I can tell.

You'll figure it out.

So I spoke with my mom.

And she still really wants to have a shower for me with her book club ladies.

So I was thinking I might go down next weekend for it.

Is it grandma?

Babe, I'm sorry, I can't.

I've got another qualifying round in that.

No, I know, dear.

I said me.

Not us.

Okay.

You know what else?

When it comes down to a name, I think there's only one choice.

No, yeah?

Yeah.

They're in junior.

Are you sure?

[LAUGHING] Go away.

I'm horrible.

At least you look good doing it.

Let me just show you a couple of things.

All right.

One, your tempo is a little bit off.

Two, I want you to pick a spot.

Two or three inches in front of the ball and the end for that.

Wow.

That's crazy.

Now you try.

Yeah.

Hold it.

Don't jerk the club.

And one, slow.

Oh, shit.

That's the best shot I've ever hit.

Slow and smooth.

That's ticket.

You're taking a lot to your folks.

Well, this bag is for the hospital, certainly.

Here.

Have a look at this.

I'll call a calf and we'll just meet at the hospital.

But the doctor said most of our babies come in the middle

of the night, so I bet you we'll be able to go together.

Wow.

You've really laid it all out here.

Isn't this a bit early?

We've got to be prepared, babe.

So bummed.

I wish I could take you to the airport, but work.

Come on, don't worry.

I'll be back on Monday with mom and dad, and

we can finally prepare this list for the baby.

I'll tell you dad no speeding on the freeway.

He's carrying precious cargo.

Oh, that's right.

Safe.

Love you.

Bye.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Hey, pretty.

It's there.

What are you up to?

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Get over here, baby.

Look at you.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

You.

You lucked into the mommy lottery.

I hope you know that.

Oh.

I think I fell to the object.

Oh.

Not possible.

Okay.

You too.

Let's get into the house.

Oh.

I hope you're ready to be fawned over for the next 24 hours.

Your mother has not been this excited to throw a party since her wedding.

Oh.

I've heard stories.

None of that is true.

Hey.

Don't worry.

I got the luggage.

Hey.

Can you just hold the door?

I guess not.

What was that thing we had with the appetizer?

Calamari?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh.

That was great.

I had a wonderful day.

Me too.

My favorite part was finally playing golf.

It would be amazing during once.

Not that amazing.

Yes.

But if some of these endorsements go through the

next year of the tour could be something special.

See?

You are amazing.

You really are.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah?

You, um, want to go over to my place.

I don't know.

I don't want to rush next.

You know you're right.

I'll take you on.

You've got so many wonderful presents.

Oh.

Smart baby.

Right?

Yes.

So how have you been feeling?

What did the doctor say about your heart?

Oh.

Well, I've had some rough moments, but nothing to worry about.

Oh, right now, I feel so, so good.

Oh, look at those.

Thank you.

Mom said she found them in a little shop just a few minutes from here.

Your beautiful.

And then there's this.

It was dance.

I brought it to show you his mom insisted.

I take it.

Oh, dear.

I didn't know what to say.

I was literally speechless.

I guess the baby will have to wear it when we go to visit them.

I don't want to incur their wrath.

Well, we all love daring, but family.

I was intimidated by my even laws as well.

I mean, I never felt that anything I did would be okay with them.

I can live with that knowing that I got to be with Darren for the rest of my life.

I feel like I can see the next 20 years right in front of me.

I just can't wait for it all to start.

So I wanted to give you my present when, when we were alone.

So this little guy was actually your dance.

He was quite loved.

I had to do a little bit of a more a pair so that he's ready for your little guy.

Well, I'm so speechless for this time for a good reason.

The most beautiful thing about having a baby

is that they take the best parts of you.

Your passions and your values and they turn it into

something better than you could possibly imagine.

And then they give it back to you in the most amazing way.

Are you ready for this?

The crying of booboo?

The booboo's.

I mean, you are going to be, oh, even be exhausted

and frustrated and, and, and, and that your wit's end.

But then they're going to grow up.

And you are going to miss it.

So, so much.

Even the boobing.

Oh, maybe not that.

Hey, you've reached there.

And we both.

Do you know what to do with your dance?

No luck.

He's probably still out on the course.

Sometimes they turn the floodlights on and play at night.

Let him have his fun.

Soon the baby will be here and there won't be time to that sort of thing.

Oh, I know.

How many one season sweaters does one child need?

It's your mom.

It's her first grand kid.

Hey.

What?

You never make the bed.

If you don't like it, I can always mess it up.

I don't know.

You're going to mess it up when waiters will do it together.

That's what I like the year.

Hey, Darren.

Lisa tried to call yours to me.

Did you sneak in the golf game?

Guilty.

That's your dedication.

That's why you'll make the tour.

I'm making cocktails.

Darren, you want?

Sure.

Coming right up.

We need to talk.

I think you might have to give up your man cave for the baby room.

I knew this day was coming.

That's fine.

Are you sure you're okay with that?

Of course.

I'm going to get the rest of the bags.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Right.

Right.

Yeah.

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She wants you to find the perfect place for us.

Be together.

That's what I want.

Places, memories we can call our own.

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I promise we always be like that.

I promise.

I'm not sure it's a good idea that I should

be moving there and stuff on this one here.

He was supposed to be here by now.

It's always getting home so late.

Maybe just start with putting those trophies in that box.

I'm here.

I'm here, sorry.

I got caught off finishing the tourney.

Let's get going.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Can I help?

No.

I'm fine.

Just.

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I'm sorry I had to take where your men came in.

Maybe we can spend more time together to make up for it.

You know I'd love to, babe, but I need to put in as many hours

at the club as they can so I can take time off on the little guy arrives.

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I'm just-- I hope we never become like one of those old couples

with tons of baggage and regrets and resentments.

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I just hope you always stay like this, you know.

I'll always be this way.

Come on.

Sleep then.

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So when were you going to tell me you were married, Darren?

There has been anything between us for years, OK?

We've been talking about divorce since a month after our ceremony.

But now I am looking for something real, something that's going to last.

I heard she's pregnant.

She deliberately got pregnant.

Thinking that it would somehow keep us together.

He looks she's only in the early stages.

I don't even know she's going to keep it.

But when you want to be involved in the baby's life, if she does.

What I want is have a baby with someone I'm in love with.

No, no, no, I am the stupid one, OK?

From making this mistake, hanging on for way too long, listen.

I just think that you're something special.

I've got customers.

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Darren's OK with this new arrangement, and I wouldn't say that.

But you see it's necessary.

We have to put the little mistress somewhere.

That's weird.

Our phone bill has all these calls up to writing.

Writing.

What's in writing?

I think that's where Darren's going for the tournament.

But I don't know why there'd be so many.

It must be having an affair.

Darren?

I mean, I worry about a lot of stuff, but that's not on the list.

Although we do feel disconnected, he works all the time now.

We barely talk.

We used to talk.

And look at me.

I'm turning into job at the hut.

Honey, I understand.

I remember when I was pregnant, I felt the exact same way.

You did?

Yeah, I did.

And then you came along and you made us better, your father and I.

And soon the baby will be here and all will be better.

What?

Where are you going?

We're going to see my husband.

Darren's done well for himself.

Yes, dear.

Honey.

Hey, babe.

Hey there.

What are you all doing here?

We just thought we'd surprise you.

Hey, can I get you guys anything?

The girl who only runs this place is on her break.

We're all fine.

I think we're seeing perfect visit.

But yeah.

Hi.

It's so great to see you.

But I think you're confused.

We don't have a delivery room here at the course.

I just wanted to see my husband.

He's been working so hard with all the trips

up to writing him back for the tournaments.

He's been putting in the hours.

Yeah, for sure.

Dave's been the best boss.

He really gets it.

Oh, well.

I have two of my own.

I remember what it feels like.

Still have the PTSD.

But come on, please sit.

Sit.

Thank you.

I don't know your clients today.

Yeah.

They just dropped by.

Missed you.

Oh.

Missed you too.

We'll be right back up a couple of days before the baby's come on.

Call you when we get you.

Try to go if you want to miss a traffic.

You got to go.

All right.

What is it?

I just wish you didn't have to go.

Oh.

I wish we didn't have to go there.

It's fine.

I'm just, I'm scared.

It's silly.

Having a baby is scary.

There's no other word for it.

Remember what your grandmother says.

If it isn't it?

It's from God.

You can be sure it's a temptation from the other one.

Yes, I'm leaving.

I love you.

I love you.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

I'll be back before you know it.

Thank you so much for dinner.

Of course.

Thank you so much for coming down.

Would you like some more?

Oh no, no.

Okay.

So you're putting in the living room now.

How's that work?

Pretty much the same way it worked before.

I put, either it goes in or it doesn't.

We had to relocate him for the baby room.

Raymond, would you like some of my wife?

No.

But surely the baby will be sleeping in your room for the first few months.

Any updates on the tour?

I was in Reading, but I have finished out of the rankings.

That leaves a lot.

Three more beforehand if season.

Yes.

He's been spending so much time getting ready for the baby.

Now that that's done, he can really focus.

Most players if they don't make the tour on their

first or second attempt, they never make it at all.

So the reason we wanted you both to come down here is we decided on a name.

It was an exhaustive search we went far and wide, Robert.

Don't keep us in suspense.

We're naming the baby.

Darren.

Darren Jr.

Perfect.

Oh, perfect choice.

Only Raymond would have been bad.

Apple pie, coffee, vanilla ice cream.

Oh, no, no.

Let me.

We want little Darren Jr. to say sleeping down there.

He's getting big.

Hello, you two.

I wanted to have a word because there's a bit of news.

Is everything okay with the baby?

Yes.

Don't worry.

We're in great shape.

But we did miscalculate the due date.

You miscalculate it?

Yes.

We revised the due date to the 21st.

Two weeks earlier than we thought.

The baby is coming prematurely.

No, no.

We just got the date wrong.

It happens occasionally.

But there's nothing wrong with it with the baby.

No, everything is fine.

We're in great shape.

But get ready.

You've got about two weeks.

I thought we'd have more time.

But don't worry.

We'll get the room done.

Sure.

No problem.

I'm dead.

Hey, love.

Everything okay?

Yes.

How good.

Just working on the crib.

Gotta get hustling now.

I had to slay it.

You don't have to finish that tonight.

Run.

Let's go to bed.

Let's go.

My parents have said if I go back to schools,

I'll pay all my expenses for a semester.

They want me to finish my degree with no distractions.

I'm surprised they're trying to help me.

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter because I finally talk to Lisa last

night about making arrangements to live separately.

It felt so good.

Oh, my God.

Really?

Does that mean we can finally start planning our future together?

That's what I want.

I just hope it doesn't drag on forever.

No.

No, I don't think you will.

This will all be over in a couple of weeks.

Maybe even less.

And I got you this so that you don't forget me while we're apart.

Oh.

I love it.

And I love you too.

Wait.

Put it on.

It looks amazing, aren't you?

I love wearing it.

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[MUSIC PLAYING] Hey, Lisa.

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Oh.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Babe.

What is it?

Hey, you look great.

You look amazing.

No, and I'm not sure if I can really get this chance to come on.

Oh, hey.

No.

You're beautiful.

Please don't look at me.

Hey.

Hey.

I don't know.

Maybe it's just me that I know.

I think there's something special about you now.

Special glow.

Really?

For sure.

Hot.

Smoking.

I don't know how hard I can be when I make up so soon.

No fence, babe.

That's not exactly what I'm checking out.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Yeah.

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It's just a hassle.

I have to pick up all these banners for the tournament

so I've got to go all the way down to Emoryville.

Well, that's not fun.

I'll at least help you out from Dave's thumb for a couple of hours.

So you have to deal with all that, babe.

But just think, when you're on the PGA,

these guys will be bragging about how they used to work with you.

True.

How's your back?

It aches, you know, all the way.

But it's OK.

You have a doctor's appointment this afternoon, right?

Yep.

Every week in Tell the Birth from now on.

Maybe they can give you something for it.

But, you know, safe for the baby.

Yeah?

I'll ask.

Yeah.

Hey, how about a movie Saturday night?

You up for it?

Mmm.

I don't know.

I get pretty tired in the evenings these days.

But I mean, if you really want to-- No.

I'd rather stay home with you.

Maybe random movie?

Yes.

Sounds perfect.

Cool.

Oh.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Lisa?

You can go in now.

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Detective Goodwin told me that you planned

to testify on Darren's behalf at the hearing.

I think you should reconsider.

I don't believe he snapped.

This is something he planned.

I am sorry to have to tell you this, but Darren was having an affair.

Oh, I don't believe you.

Is this his handwriting?

My name is Michelle Morris, she works part-time at the golf course.

Those are love letters they exchanged.

Redding does she live in redding?

Mmm.

She's cooperating with the investigation.

She was unaware of Darren's plan to kill you.

He told her you were getting a divorce.

You'll see that in the letters.

Says here they started in August.

Yes.

I was seven months pregnant.

I'm sorry.

And six weeks later he tried to tell me that's what you're saying.

Yes.

Yes.

The fact is, unless you choose to testify against

Darren, the likelihood is he will be released

on parole and whether or not he goes into counseling will be entirely up to him.

Are you prepared to take that chance?

I don't know.

This is a man who attacked you, who left

you for dead, a man who conducted an affair,

while you were eight and a half months pregnant.

I don't think you can trust him to do anything you want him to do.

You will have the full support of this office.

I will personally prosecute the case.

Okay.

Lisa, why do you think you were able to withstand such a brutal attack?

I don't know.

Look.

I guess.

No.

I think it's because Darren had no idea how strong you are.

He thought it would be easy to kill you, to

kill an eight and a half month pregnant woman, but you are a fighter.

Is she providing for the wrong thing?

Sorry.

I left instructions for us not to be disturbed.

Yes, Abby.

Sorry about it.

I am going to meet now.

I'm going to wait for you.

It's for you, Lisa.

How I don't understand, we didn't want to

tell you our heart condition is getting worse.

You didn't want to tell me.

It's just all too much.

We just wanted to wait until you were fully recovered.

Oh, I didn't know what I thought here I got.

That's all that matters.

It's okay.

I don't know what to do all this time.

That's him, go.

[MUSIC]

Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby,

Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby,

Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby, Abby.

Can you describe what occurred the day you were attacked in your own home? Yes, I was returning from the doctors. I

was carrying nerve cells. I apologize for interrupting. You were at the doctors because you were pregnant. Correct?

Yes, I was eight and a half months pregnant.

Darren tackled me. Did he strike you? Multiple times. I had bruises.

And in the course of the attack, what happened next?

He brought the knife up to my throat.

Cut me.

I fell. He brought the knife up and cut me again.

And you mean he cut your throat.

Is that right? Yes, he cut my throat. How many times?

Five or six times I lost count.

Did the knife attacks result in substantial bleeding?

There was blood all around me, yes.

Now this is important, Lisa. How did you survive?

I stopped moving. I held my breath because if he noticed you were

still breathing, he would come back and, you know, make sure.

Make sure of what?

That I was dead.

And the baby?

Yes, our baby too.

So this was not just one attempted murder, but two? Yes.

It'll take a while to the ready to start cross-examination

to stay here and I will come and get you where you call.

Where's it taking so long? I don't know.

Wait, what's happening? Darren's pleaded guilty to premeditated attempting murder.

The judge has sent sentencing for June, because he pleaded at sentencing,

it's probably going to be life with the possibility of parole.

And what that means is, when we're going, you don't. He pleaded out. It's over.

But he gets broke. It's a possibility because it was attempted murder.

And not actual murder. So what you're saying is

he might get parole because he didn't kill me.

Try not to look at it that way. I know that life in prison doesn't actually

mean that, but I just didn't think it was going to happen like this.

I know, Lisa, but this is a victory that's what you should take away here.

Why did he just give up like that? Because his lawyer saw how

amazing you were, how compelling your testimony was on the stand.

You made this happen.

I never got to hear him admit his guilt.

I never got to hear him explain why he did what he did.

I know.

He is guilty. You beat him again.

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Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

What is it?

Surprise that how upset this makes me.

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Because Darren's first parole hearing is in about three months.

I want to find out how you are feeling about making a victim impact statement.

I haven't reached the phone in dial 911.

Darren would have been executed.

But now after every few years he gets a parole hearing.

He's been a model prisoner for three years.

Your presence is their conscience.

That's why they're hoping you won't show.

Lisa, why did you find the trial so unsatisfactory?

Darren was convicted after all.

Sure, but it all happened behind closed doors.

But you testified.

That's not enough.

I wanted to see the judge take my words into account.

I wanted to see Darren's sentence reflect them to feel some validation.

Not for him to just slip away one more time.

So this is your chance.

Otherwise, you'll see him walk.

This is your opportunity to see how your words can extend his sentence.

Pretty sure his lawyers will find a way to make sure that never happens.

You can change that.

You can.

This is an initial parole consideration hearing for Darren West, CDC number J23239.

On June 13 of 1994, the prisoner was received in

the CDC date pursuant to Penal Code Section 1168.

For violation of Penal Code Section attempted murder on

1/87, first degree, Alameda County case number 114846.

That was count 1.

There were two additional counts that were stayed.

One was 1-2022.7.

That was great modeling injury with the same case number.

And also the use of a deadly weapon 1-2022B.

Again, the same case number.

Mr. West, how do you feel about the act you committed?

I don't feel good about it at all.

Can you explain why?

It was a selfish and inconsiderate thing to do.

Do you now have insight into what happened

and the tools necessary so that you don't act that way again?

I do.

I get counseling from my pastor who comes up to see me once a week.

Let's take a look at your psychological evaluation.

We make West takes full responsibility for stabbing his wife repeatedly.

You show good insight, noting his inability to

communicate his feelings and self-centeredness.

This inmate did seem genuinely penitent for his crime.

Do you have any comments about this report?

No, sir.

Thank you, Mr. West.

Thank you.

Ms. Bakers for the state?

Thank you, Commissioner.

The victim in this case, Lisa Aguilar, has traveled a great distance

and at considerable cost to address this hearing.

Will you, from her, of course?

Ms. Aguilar?

I think that with all this talk about counseling and repentance,

it's easy to forget the reality of what happened.

So I brought pictures.

And this is me today.

This is what Darren did to me, a permanent reminder.

I will never get paroled from this.

Coming here today, I had to relive it all over again.

Darren might not have succeeded in taking my life,

but that doesn't mean he didn't change it forever.

You see, when the police came to me after the attack,

they had to convince me of his guilt long before he ever faced a judge and jury.

And for the longest time, I didn't believe them.

How could this man who I thought cherished me?

How could he hurt me? Let alone want to kill me?

After all, the last time I saw him, he was a loving husband.

What the police were telling me seemed inconceivable.

But I came to see it was true.

This parole application, it's his attempt to make me, again, a victim.

But not only me.

He's making a victim of his son as well, who was surely as innocent as can be.

If Darren is released, we'll be looking over our shoulders every day of our lives.

Is Darren going to finish what he started?

Is he going to shadow his son's life for years to come?

By commuting his sentence, you are sentencing

us to live with that fear and uncertainty.

Darren's crime is not over. We live it every day.

I plead with you. Keep in mind, Mars.

Thank you for your time.

Application denied. You're an unanimous decision.

It'll be another two years before he can reapply.

Thank you so much.

We'll lose one day, won't we?

Probably. But I will do this as long as you will.

Maybe next time we should get cocktails after.

Thank you.

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