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Good to see you. Good to see you too, honey.

Isn't this a lovely house? Oh, yes.

Hello,

Ida. How are you today, dear?

We were just saying how much we like the house.

It's nice, isn't it? Did you bring everything? Oh, yes. I brought

the list, dear. I've been different.

Get the consumer better!

Get the consumer better!

Get the consumer better!

Get the consumer better!

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?

Welcome, and I'd like to propose a toast.

First, to my very special partner, Diane.

And secondly, to Elizabeth, a unique new artist whose works you're all going

to buy tonight, right?

Brad and I are very proud to introduce Elizabeth Yepes to the art world.

Thank you.

Thank you.

It's a great pleasure to have my first show here at Stratus Gallery.

Because I think that art should be provocative.

I think that it should stir the emotions.

And last but not least, I think it should always be expensive.

You see why I like it.

Thank you.

Sydney, thank you for coming.

Hi.

Barbara.

Thanks for coming.

Dudley. I hope you found something interesting.

Alice. Come here, darling.

Have you brought your checkbook? No, but I brought my husband.

I'm sure he won't miss a few thousand.

Ah, she is so generous.

Behave yourself, Mr. Travis.

I always do.

Do I know how to work a room or what?

Just say don't work anything else.

Diane, that is just business.

Selling art demands a certain...

That would be the right man for the job.

Yeah, right.

You know, I think we're going to sell the entire exhibit tonight.

Well, just try and behave yourself in the process.

Just watch me.

Elizabeth. It's wonderful to talk to someone that recognizes the progression

your work.

Yeah, tonight represented here about three different stages of my work,

you say?

I'm the last, I guess, when I've started to work in the acrylic.

Earlier I was working in oil.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

We don't allow people to touch...

You know, handled

paintings.

Sorry.

Couldn't help myself.

Well, I didn't think you were going to drop it, but, you know, you have to be

careful.

Unless, of course, you're planning to bring it home.

How much would it cost to take home?

For you, $39 .95.

Thank you.

You're very welcome.

I'm Brad Travis.

Cassandra Perry.

Cassandra Perry.

It is very nice to meet you.

What, are you a collector?

No.

Just an admirer.

I'm sure it's all too expensive.

Well, sometimes you have to pay for what you love.

Yes, you do.

This is unusual.

You enjoying our gallery?

Oh, yes.

Is this your first visit to Stratus?

How'd you know?

I never forget a face.

Brad, um, when you have a chance, I'd like to talk to you.

Sure.

Excuse me a second. I think my partner needs me.

Margot Scott bought six of our best pieces.

Too bad her checks aren't as good as her taste.

Oh, and Amy. Amy buys the smallest pieces. I mean, why does she always buy

smallest pieces?

Have you ever been to her house? It's got to be filled with those tiny little

sculptures and four -by -six paintings.

Brad.

Come on, Diane. I was just doing my job. You were just eyeing her, touching her.

You were making sure that everyone there knew that you found her attractive.

Diane, we're not married.

No, we're not.

I have always been up front with you.

I think we've got a good relationship, a great business.

Let's not mess things up.

I'm not the one messing things up. I'm not ready for marriage, okay?

I'm too young.

Yes, you are.

Let's not be so serious, please.

Let's lighten up here.

Drop dead, Brad.

Diane.

Diane.

Come on.

Diane. Let's not leave it like this. Let's talk. No more talk. All right.

That's a jerk, Brad. You're right, I am. What am I going

to do with you?

I don't know.

What are you going to do with me?

I need a cold drink and hot showers just what the doctor ordered.

Not tonight.

You're not staying?

I'm tired.

It's been a long day. I think I want to just go home and relax in my own bed.

He can relax here.

If you want to see other women, why don't you just say so? I don't.

Diane, we talked about this. It was business.

I almost sold her something.

How stupid do you think I am?

Diane, can you just drop this, please?

Good night, Brad.

Smooth, Brad.

Very smooth.

Hi. Hell of an entrance.

I wanted the private tour.

How did you get in?

What makes you think I ever left?

Go ahead.

It'll relax us.

I think you're relaxed enough for both of us.

Leave me, I'm not. I'm just so glad you didn't call the police. That would have

looked pretty dumb.

I don't think you could ever look anything but stunning.

So where's your partner this evening?

We had a sort of bawling out.

Oh, how sad.

I hope it had nothing to do with me.

No, no, just me.

Naughty boy.

Maybe just a little you.

Naughty girl.

Are you an artist?

Not really, no.

I mean, unless having an eye for art counts.

So you're ready to give him my private tour, Mr. Travis?

Got a black magic woman.

Got a black magic woman.

Would you like some breakfast?

Oh, no, nothing.

Buenos dias, señor Bras. Buenos dias, carita.

Señorita. Good morning.

Que sabroso su cafe, eh?

Es cubano.

I get a cup for you.

No, thanks.

Maybe next time.

I've got to go. I've got to go.

Don't you forget me now.

She's very beautiful, no?

She is very beautiful, yes.

Good morning, Perry. Could you get me a cup of coffee, please?

I'm calling a truce.

A truce?

You mean I don't have to watch my back all morning?

No, you're safe.

Truce.

Truce.

So how do you want your eggs?

Scrambled.

I will change the bed, but you take a hot shower.

Carlina, what would I do without you?

Señor muy macho de ley, no?

Si, mucho macho.

Boy, Gary, you put a big hole in old Andy.

You can say that.

So, what do you think, Andy?

Well, look, Fred, Andy likes your paintings.

You got him. He's rich. They ain't going to New York.

How's that?

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Thanks, buddy.

Thanks.

Taxi?

Oh, God!

I don't think this guy, Michael Romare, for that matter, would appreciate your

not showing up in New York. They probably won't, but not showing up works

advantage.

How's that?

We don't appear too eager.

It makes our quote stand firm. The Christina Park exhibit is going great,

Someone's got to stay behind and raise prices.

Besides, I get the feeling he liked you better.

Great.

I guess you're right.

Of course I am. And I know how much you love shopping in New York.

Now why didn't I think of that?

So, you want me to drive you to the airport?

No, I have to go. I'm in tech.

I'll take a cab. Okay.

Wish me luck.

Good luck.

Is that the best you can do?

Come in.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm okay.

I've been thinking about you all day.

Cassandra, I want to see you.

$800 for flowers?

Who buys that many flowers?

My partner.

Indonesia. I bet this is the woman you bought the flowers for.

Hey, that's from a man, okay?

Is Ula from Sweden a man, too?

No, Ula from Sweden is not a man.

I like my privacy, okay?

What else do you like?

I like... I'm trying to have an adult conversation, Brad.

Okay.

I like...

right now.

You nervous, Brad?

No, I just don't want to talk about Christmas in June.

Let's keep everything in the here and now.

Did she scratch?

She doesn't scratch bite -eater shit. She's stuffed.

I found her at an antique shop. She made me laugh.

I like low -maintenance pets.

Nice.

Very nice.

You mixed your moderns with your pretty. I like to mix things up.

Do you want something to eat or to drink?

Sure.

Can I use your phone?

Go ahead.

Francis, it's Diane.

The cell fell through. Mr. Roth just backed off. I'm sorry.

Dammit.

Dammit. Is something wrong?

Everything. That was Diane on the machine. The negotiations in New York

apart. I thought you said she was so good at her job. It's my fault. I should

have been there.

But you had a better time with me, though, didn't you?

Yeah.

It's that important, isn't it? You're damn right it's that important.

I'm sorry. I gotta go.

Wait, wait. Don't go yet.

I think I have something that might help you, okay?

You just sit here.

Don't get tense.

Relax. I'll be right back with a surprise.

Bet he was a mess.

I found it.

Isn't she beautiful?

Where'd you get it? I inherited it. And it brings me good luck, so... I want to

share it with you.

That's how it is. I can't accept this.

It's okay.

There's no strings attached.

You're a little weird.

Isn't it? It is part of the series.

Excuse me a moment, will you?

Hi.

Oh, I missed you so much. I missed you, too.

So, what happened?

Nothing.

Except he wrote a check for 20 Ramirez and six of Elizabeth's sculptures.

Oh, you're a genius.

How'd you do it? I didn't do anything. I mean, the deal was off, and then he

suddenly changed his mind like that.

Amazing.

Wonderful. Hello?

Well, aren't you going to thank me?

What?

For the jade figurine that I gave you. It worked.

Something worked.

Would you run and get me that Lily Jeffries folder, please?

I'm really busy.

How about I call you later?

Why don't you come by for dinner tonight?

Not tonight. I'll call you later.

You okay, friend?

I would think that.

I don't know. It seems like the artist that you were interested in.

If this is embarrassing you, Brad, just say so. This is embarrassing for me.

Are you married to her?

You know I'm not married. Listen, I still want to see you. But if you're

to come in here and throw a tantrum, we will call it off right now.

You go back to work and we'll talk about it later.

I don't want to go outside.

Why are you so evasive?

Say something. Talk to me, damn it.

It was just a game for you.

Isn't it?

I have had enough of this.

Touch me.

You can never touch me again.

Diane? Open the door.

Hey, let's talk this out.

It's not what you think.

Diane?

Listen, I'm... I'm really sorry.

Diane?

That just means the truce is off.

Are you okay?

Hello?

Are you okay in there?

Can I help?

No. I...

Any problems with a girlfriend?

Not anymore.

I can make you feel better.

I know of your tricks.

I'm sorry, Suzanne. I'm just not feeling very well tonight.

You putting me out, Trevor?

No, I'm not.

Don't come anywhere near me, I swear to God!

Look, I didn't have anything to do with this. I don't know what the hell's going

on.

God.

Oh.

Hey, look.

Stay away from me.

Hey,

will you shut the hell up? What's the matter with you? Nobody's going to hurt

you. What did you do with my shoes? What are you doing?

What's the matter with you?

Carlita. Good morning, Senor Brandt.

You are early today, no?

I'm up early today, yes.

Thanks. I make something special today.

I don't think so.

Goodbye.

Is it?

Okay, Senor Brandt.

You're very busy now.

Maybe too busy.

Maybe.

I go make bed, huh?

something don't you ever come near my house again you hear me you're crazy get

the hell out of here leave me the hell alone you better stay in there sick lady

you come near me again i'll kill you you hear me

Diane, we have a plane to catch.

There's no way you can contact your partner.

He's over an hour late already.

I know. I am so sorry.

I'm really sorry for the delay. If you'll just give me a minute to set up,

be able to... I am so sorry. Please, everyone, sit down.

I am sorry, Michael, for holding you up. Thank you for coming. Diane, will you

pull the...

Braiding them to more pieces.

Please.

I am so sure that your hotel team is going to find these two noirs quite

Very exciting.

Before we get started, though, would you be like a...

Sorry about that.

It's only my hay fever acting up again.

No, I think the housekeeper's been using the flower sheets on the bed again.

Pat.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Look at this painting of this artist.

Yes, she's very young, but she is really coming along.

Look at those colors.

Wild, aren't they?

Very bold. You know, this one...

questions you might have.

Tony?

Okay.

Brad, that was a great opening the other night.

Did you buy anything?

Oh, gee, I forgot my checkbook.

Anyway, I thought this was the medical visit. It is.

So, what's the trouble? You didn't fall off of another mountain, did you? I

wish.

I've been spitting up blood, Reese.

Yuck.

Any stomach pain or changes in your diet? Get this.

I was bitten by a snake.

A snake?

Oh, Brad, what are you up to now?

Listen, I thought it was harmless, but it left me nasty marks.

There's nothing there. That's strange.

When did this happen?

This morning.

I tell you what.

I'm going to do a series of blood tests just to make sure the snake is not

poisonous.

You wait here and I'll get the nurse back in.

Thanks.

Oh, and Reese.

I don't want to worry Diane about the snake.

The Privileged Information Act is now invoked.

Thanks.

What the hell are you doing here? I came to see Brad.

The last time you came by, you cost us a lot of money.

I suggest leaving.

Not until I see him.

He's not here.

As I said, you'd better leave.

You can't hide from me. And if he thinks it's over, he's crazy.

You tell him that, will you?

Where is she?

Hey, crazy lady.

Stay away from me. You hear me?

You keep your dead snakes and your chickens and this bullshit yourself.

What is this all about, Cassandra? I don't know what he's talking about. You

know exactly what I'm talking about.

I saw you coming out of the parking lot after you slashed my tires. You're

crazy. I ought to have you arrested for kicking in my car door.

Yeah, that's a good idea.

Call the cops.

Get the hell out of here. Get out of here.

You come near me, I'll kill you! Go to hell!

I'll kill you!

It's not very well.

Why don't you come in? He'd be so happy to see you.

No, no, I don't come to work today.

Take him to see this man.

What is he, a doctor?

He's a curandero. He helped with Senor Brad's curse.

Carlita, Mr. Travis is sick, and I could really use your help around here, so

why don't you come back to work and stop all this foolish talk?

Si, senorita.

But you better go see this man before he's too late.

Give him the paper, please.

Yeah, I will.

I'll get it to him.

We're doing everything that we can, Brad. On Monday, we'll get the results

these tests back. More tests.

I'm sick of these tests. I need to know the truth. What's going on?

Brad. I need to know.

Okay.

Your body is producing an excessive amount of white blood cells, which

leukemia.

Leukemia?

Well, it's atypical. We don't quite know what we're dealing with here.

God damn it. What else does it all mean?

Your natural bodily defenses are shutting down.

You'll be unable to fight off infection.

If we don't find out what's going on, I'm afraid it's serious.

You know, you've given him three different diagnoses since his first

I think it's time we get a second opinion.

As you wish.

Brad, I'm very sorry. Believe me, I am.

I love you.

So I guess I'm stuck.

Thank you.

Mr. Brad?

Mr. Brad?

Mr.

Brad?

Mr. Brad?

Mr.

Brad?

Señor Brad?

Ay, madre de Dios.

Señor Brad.

Why you not go see Dr.

Yandos? Who's Dr. Yandos?

Señorita Diane no tell you about him?

I told her about him. Why she not tell you?

Come. Come, I take you up?

No. Carlita, I've seen enough doctors. They don't know what's wrong with me.

No, no. No, he's special.

He's a curandero.

He can save you. I don't even know.

You must go see Dr. Yantus. You must go.

Hi, Carlita. How are you?

Why don't you put it in the stove?

I'll go set up. Is he going to be all

right?

He's in best shape.

I'm going to need your help.

No, no, no.

I must go home.

Please, you take care of him. He's a good man. He helped my family.

No, that's not necessary, please.

Bless you, Dr. Yantos.

Gracias.

Arna, open the shirt and put some oil on your chest.

Now? Now.

In the face?

No, not in the face.

Diablo. Diablo.

Diablo.

Diablo.

Brad. Brad.

Brad, you must wake up.

Wake up.

You must drink this.

Come on, drink it. It's not too bad.

Where am I?

Your friend Carlito brought you here yesterday.

You were very sick.

How do you feel today?

I feel better.

I feel a lot better.

Good.

Because we were very worried about you.

My sister Arna stayed up with you all night to take care of you.

So what happened to me?

Someone has cursed you.

Cursed me?

Oh, come on.

How many doctors did you go to see before you came here?

Do yourself lucky this time.

This time.

This is where the trouble started.

Me? Why don't you know about that?

Did you do that?

If we knew how it worked, I could just explain it to you and make you a

believer.

Am I okay now?

If the curse is not revived, come back to see me in three days.

Hey, Doc.

I'm having a hard time believing this. I mean, who would do something like this?

Someone who you hurt very badly.

Witchcraft is still practiced, and some witches are very effective.

witches not bro sticks and halloween ordinary people

who have studied black magic listen

i want to thank you both listen what do i owe you no no no no no no cannot

accept money against such a powerful witch

Let me help you out.

I'm okay, really.

I want to thank you.

Listen, I want you to come by the gallery.

I want you to pick out something that your brother might like.

You don't have to do that.

Yes, I do.

Well, if that's what you want, I'd be happy to help you pick something out.

Hey, John, have you found anything else?

Yeah, one of her digits has been cut off.

Digit?

Fingers.

Hey, Joe.

Take a shot of her hand where the digit's been cut off.

Indulge me now.

I told you.

I woke up and this bird was hanging over the bed. Rooster.

The rooster laid some eggs under your pillow. You think this Cassandra person

responsible? Yes, definitely.

You mentioned another woman who was with you that night.

Her name was Susan or Suzanne for the one time.

Last name would help.

I can't remember.

Look, just talk to Dr. Yonko. He'll tell you I spent the night there.

Don't worry, I will.

Oh, you said she was a religious woman. What religion?

She belonged to some cult or something?

Yeah.

The Catholic Church.

Here's my card.

Give me a call if you think of something.

That's my brother's store.

Give him a call if you're in the market for another refrigerator.

You know, he'll give you a really good deal.

Ledger, get the hell out of here.

You look great.

You feel better.

Who?

Carlita. What? What's wrong with Carlita? She's dead.

Somebody killed her.

Nothing.

Did you have a nightmare?

And I haven't.

Let the police arrest me.

They won't.

I'll get to the bottom of it.

I don't know.

I don't think they believe a word I said.

Maybe you should try taking sleeping pills for a while.

What are we having, Vincent?

What is this?

Vinnie, you better call Yonzo. His number's in my purse.

I can't find it.

Take it easy.

It's got to be here someplace.

I'm really scared.

Why did you take my purse? I'm not going to let anything happen to you.

Sit down.

Are you all right?

No.

I'll get it. I'll get it.

Have this.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Sorry. Okay, we gotta go see Dr. Lianta. Come on. You walk.

Come on.

Here we go.

Dr. Lianta?

Dr. Yontos?

Hello?

You have to call the police.

What for?

Tell them about my missing purse.

They're going to find your fingerprints.

You've got to let them know you were there.

Diane, they won't listen to me.

What's your brother's number?

No, no, no. Hold it.

Hello?

Travis. I was just about to pay you a little visit.

We found your friend Suzanne.

Did she tell you what happened?

Uh -uh. She's dead.

How'd you know I was here?

Well, I... You know, all your alibis are turning up dead.

You better come in, or somebody else gets killed. It wasn't me.

You know, it doesn't make any sense.

But it's Cassandra who's doing all of this. The woman practices witchcraft,

okay?

All witchcraft follows.

I thought you said that your tires had been slashed. What difference does that

make?

Well, Suzanne was killed with an ice pick.

Listen, you find out what Cassandra did with the ice pick I threw on her desk,

okay? What did you do with it before you gave it back?

Where have you been for the last few days?

I beg your pardon?

Detective Burns, LAPD. Do you know Mr.

Brad Travis?

Oh, God.

What now?

Murder.

Homicide.

Somebody killed him.

Good. No, ma 'am, he's still alive, but he has accused you of three deaths.

You've got to be kidding.

Did you puncture his car tires with an ice pick?

Are you investigating the death of his tires?

I'm not in a joking mood, Miss Perry. Neither am I.

What'd you do with the ice pick?

Keep it. You listen.

That creep has been harassing me here and at my house, and now he's got you

doing the same damn thing, and I'm sick of it.

So leave me the hell alone.

Cassandra is one of my most responsible employees.

You can verify that with the office manager on your way out.

Swell.

What's with the doll?

It's my tension reliever.

What can we do for her?

It's too late.

This woman is too powerful.

Detective Burns, please.

Who is it?

This is Burns.

So, what happened?

Did you arrest her?

I don't have any evidence against her.

People are dead.

Can you search her house? Do something.

Yeah, are you home? We need to talk.

Yeah, I'm at home.

Go get him.

Now, come on, Arne.

You gotta think.

What can we do to stop her?

You can't hide from her.

What would your brother do?

My brother wouldn't go against her.

He already did. He's dead because of her.

Now, look, I'm gonna stop her, with or without your help. I can't just sit

around here and do nothing. It's my fault.

But if I tell you, you'd be killed, too.

If you think something personal of Diane's, find it.

Clean it in pure alcohol.

Once it is clean, burn it with something of hers.

I care for her brush.

Place the ashes in front of her door.

She'll understand.

I'm going with you.

No,

Diana, Diana, stay in the car.

He wasn't there. He wasn't at his house.

I know where he is. I'll send backup.

Okay, let's go. You stay here.

That's all right, kid. That's okay.

Thank you.

It's all right.

It's all right. Shh.

I don't understand.

Why did she do this?

good lawyer.

Lawyer? Looks to me like breaking and entering. Looks to me like premeditated

murder. She shot him. Diane just saved my life.

After all that police nonsense, welcome to the family, Brad.

Great pleasure finally meeting Diane's family.

Oh, no, the pleasure's ours.

Especially mine.

Not many mothers can say that their son -in -law risked his life to save their

daughter. You're a brave man.

Oh, no, no.

No one was braver than Diane.

She's right there with me the whole time.

Oh, that must be her.

Excuse me.

Grandma.

Poor death.

Let's hope he's worth it.

Everything has its price.

Don't turn your back on your baby.

Don't turn your back on your baby.

Don't turn your back on the paper. Start messing around with your tricks.

Don't turn your back on the paper. You just might pick up my magic sticks.

I'm a black magic woman.

Black magic woman.

You got your spell on me, baby.

You got your spell on me, baby.

You got your spell on me, baby. Turning my heart into stone.

I need you so bad, magic woman, I can leave you all alone.