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It's got to be ten years since we've seen each other. I love family reunions.

The last time I saw her, Aunt Addie was still mad at me.

After my mother died, I didn't want to live with her.

There she was in this big house on the hill. Only it wasn't your house, and it

wasn't your hill.

How'd you get so smart? Good genes.

You need me for moral support.

I've already marked it off on your calendar.

A whole week's worth.

You have the message in the mail at the front desk, Mr. Putnam. No rest for the

wicked, but not to mention the weary.

Three bedrooms, right? That's right, thanks.

Miss Oliver, I thought you were going to keep an eye on the kids.

They just went to the newsstand.

Benjamin said he was feeling faint.

Well, tell him I'll meet him in the coffee shop.

Okay, a couple of these and a bunch of those red ones over there.

One day you're regretting all that junk, but until I do, think of the fun of

having...

Irma Jean Winnick, a Biddeford pool, Maine, writes, I married an alien.

Isn't that gross?

Try eating one.

Come on.

Hey, that's the guy I saw when we came in.

I wish I was old enough for an older man. That older man happens to own the

biggest firing inside of the San Andreas Fault. And you've got the wildest

imagination, Pam.

Uh -oh.

Your father had some calls to make.

What? What took you so long?

Um, aliens. The mothership landed on the roof. They asked us out for dinner.

If I told you I'd never done this before... I'd say you were a terrible

You made me feel very wanted.

I love your eyes.

You're a great -looking woman. No.

I mean it.

So do I.

Will I see you next time I'm in town?

I'm in the book.

Under S for satisfying.

Strictly business.

You know...

So much of our business depends on word of mouth.

Guests that come back year after year.

I'm not sure that a television campaign would fit our image.

Neither do some of the people who frequent your bar.

I beg your pardon.

I hate to bring this up, Victoria, but... What?

It was really very distasteful.

I was alone. My husband had stepped away for a moment.

This man came up.

I'm a little bit confused.

You were accosted?

That's putting it mildly. By whom?

A hustler. A very slick operator, to tell the truth.

You look surprised.

I am.

The young man is using the Cavalier bar as his showroom.

I'm terribly sorry.

Hardly the kind of hospitality we're known for.

I'll speak to Mr. McDermott about this.

Megan, Julie, this is my Aunt Addie.

All the way from Oklahoma, I'm glad to be here.

It's a pleasure, Mrs. Meredith.

Definitely a family resemblance, all right. Enjoy your stay.

Oh, well, as long as Christine's around, I fully intend to.

Oh, look at you.

I just can't get over it.

Oh, I just grew up a little.

A lot.

I keep seeing your mom all over again.

Same face.

I take it this is Tulsa's most famous hostess.

Oh, Peter McDermott.

Addie Meredith.

Delighted. So you're the boss.

I'm just the man behind the woman.

Before I forget, I spoke with a KGB.

And they said that since you're on vacation, they'd leave you alone for a

of days.

Ben's the one with spies on the brain.

And you're the one who's supposed to set an example.

No cracks, Benjamin.

So, what's on the agenda, Daddy?

Come on, it's not that bad. You know I have clients I have to see.

Besides, Miss Oliver can drive you around.

But she's so boring.

I still don't know why Sharon had to quit.

Well, she wanted to go back to college.

So I think we should all give Miss Oliver a chance.

But come on, she's only been with us for a couple of weeks.

Is that a deal?

I want to go exploring.

Daddy said it's okay.

Just be careful.

We're in business.

May I have security, please?

Stop! Stop! What are you doing?

Come on. It's just one call. It'll be fun. That's what you said the last time.

You're going to get us in trouble again.

Hello, security?

This is the Montecito suite. This guy came in with a black hat. He said if we

didn't give him the... Help!

Get away! He's hurting my sister. Help me!

Please, help!

Hello?

Hello?

So, I figure this snow's gonna start falling around November the 15th. I want

the car. You know, I've had it in three times. That's him.

Club Soda, please.

Peter McDermott, general manager.

How do you do?

Fine hotel.

And your man here doesn't water the drinks.

Or bother the paying customers.

Well, I always thought the St. Gregory was known for its hospitality.

Provided the guests don't have to pay extra for it.

I'll keep that in mind.

Just a caution, Mr... Jones.

Now, I can't ask you to leave, Mr. Jones, not unless the guest complains.

But you've picked the wrong place to sell your wares.

Come on, Sarah, they're going to be here any minute.

A lady shouldn't be rushed.

It's about time.

Yes? Security, open up.

What is it?

Someone placed an emergency call for this suite.

You think they'll give us time off for good behavior?

Are you sure?

Well, I don't know who that could be.

Unless... Oh, no.

Children?

You'd better come out here.

Help. He's hurting my sister.

I escaped.

We both did.

for a man like Peter McDermott.

I would never get any work done.

Give us a hug.

Oh, the Lord would know me for a liar if I said I hadn't missed you.

Why'd we let all this time go by, honey?

Oh, I was 16 and stubborn.

I wanted things one way, and I wanted them another.

Uh -huh.

I think maybe both of us had some growing up to do.

I know when your Uncle Chet passed away, I sure lost my way.

But you landed on your feet, didn't you?

Until somebody pulled the rug out from under me.

And I realized that I was in love.

When did this happen?

Six months ago.

Classic case of love at first sight. With a healthy dose of lust thrown in

good measure.

You should have brought him with you.

No reason to. He now calls San Francisco his home.

He just relocated.

And here I thought I was simply irresistible.

Well, I think you are.

Irresistible and one of a kind.

All I have to do is get him to believe that.

Yes, sir.

Oh, ho, ho.

Allie, what are you doing here?

Surprise.

I'm very wet.

Oh, behind the ears?

I can fix that.

Mm -hmm.

Just remember, I am not going to leave San Francisco without you.

Are you sure this is the place to look for spy?

Remember Deep Throat and all the president's men?

I don't know why I let myself get roped into this.

Listen.

Get down.

This is one of your jokes.

Looks like a lover's quarrel to me. Oh, yeah, how would you know?

Need coat.

Something

is

very weird.

There were two people in the car.

Yeah, but only one set of footsteps.

Come on, let's get out of here. I think we should check it out. And I think

you're asking for trouble. Ben, I can't see anyone. Should we chance it? No, it

never stopped us before.

They just brought out the hot chocolate. How did your exploring go?

Dad! Hey, guys, what's up?

It's kind of personal.

Will you excuse us for a minute, please? Don't let the chocolate get cold.

All right.

Dad, this lady got killed. She was murdered. It was awful.

You're kidding, right?

No, it's true.

Cross my heart and hope to die.

To new beginnings.

New beginnings.

How did you find me, Annie?

No big mystery.

Your telephone number was listed and I got the operator to give me your

There I was, feeling sorry for myself.

All alone in Tulsa, thinking that I had...

Let you just walk out of my life.

Wasn't like that.

Close enough.

I may be an idiot, Luke, but I am no fool.

Just a few more minutes, please.

Oh, you're wearing the watch.

Still keeping good time?

Best.

How long are you here for?

As long as it takes to make you change your mind.

You are one very persistent lady, you know that?

Isn't that what you adore about me?

And I am starving. How about you?

Honest, Dad. We're not kidding.

Over there.

he's doing, Dad? Looking for spies.

Then we heard something. And there was this lady and the guy who murdered her.

And we couldn't see his face.

You don't think he saw it, do you? You better not.

There's the car, Dad.

I don't want to look. This will probably give me nightmares all through my

formative years.

Nice try, guys.

I gotta admit, you had me going there. But, Daddy, she was dead.

Totally. And the next time you pull a stunt like this, you will be grounded.

Totally.

Come on.

You have to see the movie. It's so much better than the book. Which I couldn't

finish. I hated it.

The book was fantastic. No wonder he liked the movie.

Well, we'll have dinner tonight.

Yes.

Mrs. Meredith, good to see you again. Yes.

And, uh, Mr., uh... Luke Hilliard. Mr. Peter McDermott. My niece is born.

Luke's an old friend from Tulsa. He just moved here.

I hope the, uh, climate agrees with you.

I think it will.

Excuse me, Annie.

Good friends are hard to find.

Sometimes just as hard to hold on to.

You've got to believe us, Mr. Griffin. We're not making it up this time,

They were arguing really and then she got killed.

Then what happened to the body? That's why we need your help. Our dad doesn't

believe us either, but it disappeared.

Just like I'm about to do.

Hustler?

Peter, you must be exaggerating. Hustler, gigolo, what's the difference

you call it?

He gets paid for his services. That's the bottom line.

She's not a desperate woman. It doesn't make sense. Maybe she doesn't know.

Meaning this Luke character isn't charging her?

I don't know what their arrangement is.

I'm only telling you what I saw.

What am I supposed to do?

Tell her this new man in her life is turning tricks behind her back?

Maybe you shouldn't say anything.

Your aunt doesn't look like she's easily conned.

Addie?

Hardly.

She's the American dream come true.

Dirt poor, wrong side of the track.

She married the banker's son and never looked back.

They had a good marriage, too.

She and my uncle Jed adored each other.

Any kids?

No, just the two of them.

He died last year.

She told me she took it very hard.

Maybe she's afraid of being alone.

We're growing old.

We're both.

Oh, Peter.

All those years wondering if I'd ever see her.

Now that she's here, if I bring this up... I might lose her again.

Before we've had a chance to find each other.

How could I not tell her, Peter?

How do you know he put the body in the trunk?

Because that's where they always put it on the late show. This isn't the movie's

bed.

Do you have something to pick the lock?

I have this nail file. Want to try it?

Something is moving.

Something or someone.

What's the difference if we didn't invite him down here?

I don't think we should stick around to say hello.

You two don't know when to quit.

We came down to look for the body.

Oh, sure you did.

Then how come you're down here?

So you do believe us?

All I believe is that you shouldn't be wandering around down here by yourself,

especially after dark.

Why the long faces?

Because no one believes us.

Come on, it's not funny anymore.

I left a number with Miss Oliver where I can be reached.

Are you going to sit here all night and feel sorry for yourselves?

There's a movie on cable.

All right. Miss Oliver's going out for Chinese. That's better. Good night,

sweetheart. Good night, Daddy.

Good night, Daddy.

Miss Oliver, see you later.

Very good, Mr. Putnam.

Well, I've certainly seen you two looking cheerier. Anything wrong?

Oh, don't forget the fortune cookies. We want to see what life has in store for

us. As if I would.

See you in a bit.

He's very handsome.

Are you sure you can't join us for dinner tonight, honey? I know Luke would

to meet you.

We'll do it another night, okay?

All right.

And now what's got you all tied up in knots, missy? Huh?

It's not just seeing me again, is it?

I really feel awkward about this.

But if I don't bring it up, somebody else might, and... Addie,

it's about your friend.

Now, don't you be concerned, okay? I can't help it.

Addie, do you know what he is?

One thing I'm not is naive.

My sister's child.

All that I have left of her in this world.

You and I have made some mistakes in the past.

But we have a chance now to make it up to each other.

I want to.

And I'm trying.

Eddie, I've missed you terribly.

But he can hurt you.

Listen, don't be a do -gooder.

Your mama tried that on me, and you know what happened there.

Yes, I do.

You stopped talking to her.

You didn't even go to her funeral.

You were a little girl. I was 14.

I watched her die.

And you don't think I cared?

You don't think I spent hours in that godforsaken little cemetery?

Karen, Oklahoma, be damned.

So don't you lecture me, Missy, on feelings.

Or love, either.

But he's using you.

How do you know when you haven't even met him?

The only one who hustles Addie is Addie. I know what Luke is. I've known right

from the start.

But it's different between us.

He is not on retainer, Christine.

So he doesn't bill you by the hour, but he bills everybody else?

Just last night... I don't want to hear this, especially from you.

What?

one who has nothing to gain.

Addie, I'm only trying to look out for you.

That's just what your mama said the last time we ever saw each other.

Good night, Christine.

Look, Addie. I said good night.

Maybe we should talk to Mr. Griffin. No, he's not going to believe us. Not after

what's already happened.

Then we better call Dad before she gets back.

You think she'll poison the egg rolls?

The phone number's probably in her room.

I didn't know she had a daughter.

Might be her niece.

None of our aunts keep our pictures by their bed.

Voila!

She finds out we've been snooping around and will really be asking for it.

You're right.

555 -3500.

I wonder why she never mentioned having children.

Maybe it's a secret.

Just like the dead woman in the garage?

I thought you were having dinner with your aunt.

Drinks, and I already did.

It didn't go very well, did it?

It was a disaster.

She told me to worry about myself, that I was butting in just like Mom did.

Why'd she come here anyway?

She needed to see you.

Truth is, you needed to see each other.

You used to be so special for us.

Whenever I couldn't talk to my folks, I could always talk to Addie.

Now she's put blinders on.

Can't you do something about him if he's using the hotel to pick up women?

So are other guests at the bar.

Except they're not charging for the pleasure of their company.

Christine, why not leave it alone?

You can't start calling the shots.

Not when she's in love with him.

Then why is he still for hire?

Mr. Hammond.

I'm Christine Francis. That is me.

Well, I was hoping we'd meet.

If you have a few minutes, could we talk?

I think you're missing the point. Addie came looking for me.

You make her sound desperate. She is.

She's got time on her hands and no one to spend it with. Thank you.

Until you came along?

I don't know about you, but I'm not enjoying this.

I'm enjoying it even less.

But I care about my aunt.

You're not alone.

Oh.

Is that why you ran out on her?

Or is that why you were here last night conducting business?

Business is what we're talking about, isn't it?

Tell me.

If I were to take $100 out of my purse, what would it buy me, Mr. Hilliard?

bottle of champagne.

But don't count on me to help you drink it, okay?

Now, if you'll excuse me, have a date with your aunt.

Thank you very much.

Sarah, is everything all right? Yes, I mean, no.

Sarah?

I can't hear you, honey.

Daddy, she's not as innocent as she looks.

Nobody say excuse me anymore.

Excuse me, Daddy, when are you coming back? She's the one who... We'll wait up

for you.

What took you so long? I was in the bathroom. We were watching TV.

Well, you kids go ahead and start. I'll be right up.

As long as she doesn't know there are any witnesses, we're safe.

And if she finds out, we're dead.

Randy? Uh, no, thank you.

Dinner was wonderful.

Mm -hmm.

That is for you.

Mm -hmm.

Eddie, I can't take this.

Well, of course you can.

Oh, come on now. I don't want you going shy on me at this late date.

Let me help you put it on here.

If I get that right. Beautiful.

Oh, it suits you.

Uh -huh.

And so do I.

You keep giving me things.

Because it gives me pleasure.

Never as much pleasure as you.

You won't regret this.

I wouldn't be here if I thought I would.

Put it on the table.

Thank you.

I promised you'd stay up. So did you.

Besides, we're still alive, aren't we? That's not the point.

Mind if I ask what is?

Miss Oliver.

She's the killer, Dad.

She's the one we saw in the garage.

Only we didn't know until she put on her raincoat and turned up the collar. The

plaid line was a dead giveaway.

You mean this?

Daddy.

You didn't do it, did you?

Sarah, they sell thousands of these coats all over the country. Now, will

stop this nonsense and order your breakfast?

To tell you the truth, I liked it better when the KGB was hot on your trail.

If all goes well, I should be back in time for dinner.

They said they wanted to see Alcatraz.

Not that it's going to take their minds off murder and mayhem.

Well, I hope they're still not making their telephone calls. I don't want them

to get into trouble. Oh, you're the one in the hot seat this week. They have you

pegged for Lizzie Borden.

Just do me a favor. Keep them out of the garage. They shouldn't have been down

there to begin with.

Hey, guys.

How about a kiss for your old man?

I will see you, Sworth.

Bye, Dad.

Bye, sweetheart.

Now, if you want to see Alcatraz, I left the car with Miss Oliver.

Let's see. Have I got everything?

Attaché, credit cards, sense of humor.

All right.

All set. Bye. Bye, Dad. Bye, Daddy.

I have a few errands to run for your father.

I'll be back in a bit, and then we can go.

I don't care what Dad said about the raincoat. We know it's not him.

She's our only suspect. What do you think we should do?

Find out the truth.

We'll search her room again.

Hello. Good morning.

I hope I didn't wake you.

No, I was... I was just getting up.

Addie, about last night... Christine.

Honey, don't worry about that. We both said some things we didn't mean.

Besides, I think I finally got through to Luke last night.

I have a feeling that I'm not going to go back to Tulsa by myself.

That's wonderful.

Listen, honey, I'll get back to you.

We'll get together, we'll have lunch and celebrate.

Bye -bye.

What's the rush?

I thought we were going to spend the day together. I've got things to do, Mrs.

M.

What's this Mrs. M nonsense?

Hey, it was fun, but it's over. You know my rates.

Look, if you're joking, this is not funny.

Either is the way you won't take no for an answer.

Look, I'm kind of in a hurry.

If this is not enough, just send me a bill for the rest.

Give me a break, Annie.

Business is business, nothing personal.

Yes,

I'm calling about a Miss Elizabeth Oliver.

They're looking up her file.

Dad said she came highly recommended.

If we can find out who she worked for... Somebody else was just asking about

her, too?

No, she used to work for a neighbor.

The file's missing?

Oh, no, it's not.

Well, thanks for your help.

Isn't that weird? Why would she take the file with her?

Oh, my God, are we ever in trouble? That's not Miss Oliver.

That's the woman she murdered.

Well, take this to Mr. Griffin. He'll know what to do. She must have stolen it

from the employment agency then when the real Miss Oliver came looking for it.

It's not nice.

To spy on people? Not very nice at all. We weren't spying. Honest, we just, uh,

heard a noise. Right, a noise. But it wasn't anything.

Uh, just the sink dripping.

Gee, Ben, shouldn't we get a move on?

Alcatraz waits for no man. I can already hear the bars clanging shut.

You mean the door.

Didn't I warn you?

Never to go through Mother's things.

Mother?

I begged you to behave yourself, Laura Louise.

Who's Laura Louise?

Mother's little girl.

But she was very naughty.

Weren't you?

You're a naughty little boy, Benjamin. It's time someone taught you a lesson.

do with us don't you know we're going home laura louise wait wait what about

we're a team we don't work separately there's no place for you benjamin we're

going far away better say goodbye because you won't ever be seeing laura

ever again

Now, before you say anything, I want you to know that I let you walk out of my

life once already, and I am not about to let you do it a second time.

Addie, you can chase me around the globe. It's not going to change

deserve better.

Is that why you pulled that little act this morning?

There's no future for us.

There never was. I don't want a relationship. I didn't when we met. You

that's why I left. I thought you understood that.

Everybody's afraid of commitments, Luke.

You and I could have a terrific time together.

We've already had a terrific time. I'm not Mr. Right, believe me. I'm not even

Mr. Nice Guy.

Maybe it took someone really close, family, to make me realize what a

it'd be.

What family?

Your niece Christine. She nailed me right away.

When was this?

Last night.

She really cares about you, Annie.

Well, I am in love with you.

Now that takes precedence.

You love me between the sheets.

That's a cheap shot.

The very actor I want.

You want this back?

Go ahead, answer it.

You do have a business to run.

A body?

You've got to be putting me on. Two kids pulled that same stunt in the trunk of

a car?

Registered to whom?

Elizabeth Oliver.

Right, thanks.

Why do you have to gag him like that?

The boy should be seen and not heard.

That's a joke, dear mother, made a joke. You're not my...

and Sarah around?

No, they're... They're out exploring.

Could you leave a message, Mrs... Miss.

Miss Oliver.

Uh, just say that I called them. I can give them the hotel tour tomorrow.

Thank you.

Not a word, Laura Louise.

Not even a whisper.

Remember what happened the last time you misbehaved?

Mr. Putnam.

Billy Griffin, security. Don't tell me the daring duo are at it again. No, it

wasn't a gag. The police found the woman's body.

Does the name Elizabeth Oliver mean anything to you?

That's impossible. She's our...

She's got Sarah. She thinks she's her daughter.

Where'd she take her, Ben? I don't know. Home. That's all she kept saying.

I'll talk to him, but I don't think he's going to go for it.

Worrying about me is one thing, but interfering in my private life... I'll

to you later, all right?

I'm sorry.

Not nearly as sorry as I am.

Luke would have taken me back if it weren't for you. The man sells himself

the highest bidder. If I can afford to buy, that's my business.

You and your mama.

History repeats itself.

I met Chet, got pregnant.

Oh, that's right. You didn't know that, did you?

Your mama accused me of trying to trap him, marrying him for his money. Well, I

lost that baby, and he still wanted me.

I loved him.

The same way you love Luke?

No.

It's not the same.

But it doesn't mean that it couldn't have been good.

Thanks to you, it didn't even stand a chance.

I didn't mean to hurt you last time, Louise.

But you were so bad, you actually talked.

Listen.

You're hurting me. I'm not Laura.

I don't even know who she is.

You'll be a good girl now, won't you? Promise, Mother?

You were also very brave. It's all right, honey. You're safe now. We all

Is she sleeping?

Yeah. Sorry, I'm staying.

I know you can't.

But I am also going to be alone tonight, Christine. Is that what you wanted for

me? I wanted us to be close.

I didn't want anyone to hurt you.

Except you.

Oh, Addie, please.

That's not true. I love you.

Enough to let me make my own mistake.

Well, then, wish me luck. I wish you happiness.

When I was a little girl. You're not anymore.

You're a grown woman.

And you'll probably end up making just as many mistakes as I have.

I think the best thing to do is just try and forget about it, guys.

But, Dad, how can you let people like that walk around on the streets?

She escaped from a hospital, Ben. She'll probably go back. She needs help. Mr.

Griffin said she locked her daughter in the cellar. There was a gas leak, and

Laura Louise suffocated to death.

No wonder she acted so weird.

If only the real Miss Oliver had gotten you on the phone instead of that crazy

one. Well, how are you guys?

Everything back to normal? This week.

Hey, look. There's that spy Sarah has a crush on.

He's not a spy, is he, Mr. Griffin?

Only for our side.

I guess I'll never know if I did the right thing.

You did it out of love, Christine.

When you care about someone, it's not easy to look away.

Especially when they're staring you in the eye.

He knows what he wants.

Someday, Addie will know, too.

You think she'll ever forgive me?

I'd put my money on it.