The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

This film contains some strong language.

-TV:

-"Seattle Today."

"Good morning! Welcome to Seattle Today."

"Hi!"

# I am the captain of the Pinafore.

# And a right good captain, too.

# You're very, very good but...

It's almost ready.

We'll be right down!

We'll be right down!

# ..occasionally say, I'm never, never sick at sea.

# What, never?

# No, never.

# What, never?

# Well, hardly ever.

< # He's hardly ever sick at sea!

< Oh, my gosh!

TV: "I'll be talking about travelling with children."

Aargh!

Michael! >

Emma, stay right there.

What's the matter?

All right, Claire, stay here.

Mommy?

Hey!

Oh! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Hey, hey, hey.

< What are you doing?

Mommy?

It's OK, sweetheart.

This gentleman says the Better Way Society sent him.

Um, Better Day.

Better Day Society?

Yeah. The Better Day Society helps place the mentally disabled with employment...

I live there.

Of course. You're here to build the fence.

Yeah.

I tried knocking.

Solomon, right? Rene Peterson told us about you.

I'm Claire, and this is my husband Michael.

Yeah. We met outside.

And this is Emma.

Hello.

It's nice to make your acquaintance, Emma.

I'll put some shoes on to show Solomon around outside.

See if our guest would like a drink.

My mom says to ask if you want anything.

I, I'd like a brand new bicycle...

..with, um, a big basket on the handlebars and some gears.

That sounds neat.

Yeah.

OK, um...

OK, yeah. I see.

Um...

You wanted to take away this.

Yeah.

Yeah.

The new fence should contain the whole area...

..and the gate goes there.

Um...

Do you want the fence to um...keep people in...

..or...keep people out?

Er... Well, both.

But mostly to keep people out.

OK. OK.

One...

Two...

Three...

Five...

Nine. >

CHUCKLES: Just kidding!

LAUGHS

I got a tape measure. See?

All right. Is everything all right out here?

Right...as rain.

Mrs Bartel?

Yeah.

The doctor will see you now.

This is your first exam with Dr Mott?

Yes. The doctor who delivered my daughter retired.

Dr Mott took me on mid-term.

He's one of the best. Expecting his own, you know.

Really?

Take everything off, put the gown on, open at the front.

Doctor.

Mrs Bartel!

Hi.

Hi, I'm Dr Mott.

Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you.

So, how are we today?

Great. The baby's been kicking up a storm all day.

This is your second child. You're a pro at this, aren't you?

I see you have a history of asthma. Any problems?

None at all.

Good. I'll take a look. Feet up.

Oh. I thought you didn't give pelvic exams after the third month.

Well, we won't do that again until the 36th week.

But I make sure all my patients have a full exam on their first visit.

Doctor, it's Mrs Miller. She wants the test results.

Well, go ahead and give them to her.

If she has any questions, I'll call her back.

< Would you hold, please?

Oh, Maria!

When you're in the lab, call in the results of the Virupaps.

Yes, Doctor.

Sorry about that.

It's OK.

Let's start with the breast exam.

The weather's been beautiful these days.

It has, yeah.

I love taking walks after a rainstorm.

It's very important to give yourself breast exams.

Relax.

Mrs Bartel!

WHEEZING

WHEEZING

CRASH

Claire?

Oh, Michael.

Honey, what's the matter?

SOBS

What's wrong? Claire?

< It was the way he was touching me.

He wasn't examining me.

It was like...

..he was getting off on it.

< I mean...

What if I accused him and I was wrong?

Do you think you're wrong now?

No.

Then we must file a complaint.

I can't do that. I don't want to.

Honey, listen.

If we don't report this...

..he's going to do the same thing to somebody else.

You have to trust yourself.

I don't think I can, Michael.

I think you can.

We'll go through it together.

TV: "Dr Victor Mott, gynaecologist and obstetrician...

"..was formally charged today by the District Attorney.

"The scandal began when one of Mott's patients filed a complaint...

"..claiming she was sexually molested during an examination.

"Since then, four more women have come forward...

"..alleging that they too were molested by the doctor.

"The medical board turned the case over to the District Attorney."

GUNSHOT

"Dr Mott was unavailable for comment."

The suicide provision is clear...

..but the insurance may return a small lump settlement.

Mrs Mott, your husband's assets have been frozen by the state.

Frozen.

This is normal when an estate is to be sued by several sources.

You may stay in the house until you have your baby...

..but you should make alternative plans.

I'm very sorry, Mrs Mott. >

Can I help?

< Call an ambulance!

< My baby...

MOANS

I want vital signs as soon as she's on the table!

My baby!

< She's haemorrhageing badly. Get this baby out!

I feel it kicking over there.

You can?

MOANS

I can't stop this blood!

I'm going to have to operate!

Chest compressions are reducing.

We're losing him!

No!

LAUGHTER

He's gone.

No!

No!

She didn't touch it.

Emergency hysterectomy. She's very depressed.

-TV:

-"Lawsuits have been filed...

"..against the late Victor Mott's estate by four women."

You have got to eat.

"Ten days ago, Dr Mott was found dead...

"..from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Claire Bartel has not filed a suit.

"She was the first to accuse Mott of molesting her."

I'll leave your food.

"Her accusation prompted the other women to come forward."

I'm coming up to the back door.

< I'm getting close to the back door.

I am now...entering the back door.

Morning, Solomon.

Morning.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh! Hi, little baby.

Come here!

BABY CRIES

Sorry, Mom.

It's OK. Don't cry, baby.

Oh, that's a big boy.

Thank you, Solomon.

Don't cry, sweetheart.

Remember - the Better Day Society said you shouldn't handle the baby.

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot. >

I only want to help.

I know.

Thanks.

They're replacing the greenhouses at the Botanical Gardens.

Let me guess. You want to build a greenhouse.

Well, yeah. The frame and the hardware are there.

I'd just erect it and replace the glass.

< Honey, you're doing too much.

What about hiring a nanny?

I wouldn't trust the girls I've interviewed to take care of Joey.

It's not like when we had Emma.

You don't have to do it all yourself.

What about Solomon? He could be our nanny.

Honey, I don't think he'd be a good nanny.

Why not?

Remember I told you how special Solomon is?

Yeah.

Well, there are some things he can't do. >

What will happen to Solomon when he finishes painting the trim?

When he finishes painting the trim, we'll find him something else to do.

< OK.

Hurry up, sweetheart.

Bye, Mom. >

Bye.

Mrs Thompson!

< Mrs Thompson!

Thanks!

Thanks for stopping.

Here you go, sweetheart.

Thanks, Mom.

Thanks. That was really nice of you.

You're welcome.

Well, thanks.

Excuse me, do you know where the Bartels live?

Well, I'm Claire Bartel.

Hi! I'm Peyton Flanders. I came about the nanny position.

Do you want to come on up to the house?

Yeah.

I can't believe I forgot I had an appointment with you.

Well, I didn't have an appointment.

Did the agency tell you to come?

No. I'm not with an agency.

I've only worked with one family and they're moving away.

I didn't know what I was going to do next.

I was with their little girl in the park and nannies talk.

I heard your family needed someone.

I shouldn't have come. I've made you uncomfortable.

No, it's fine. You're here, so come on in.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Usually, I ask questions like 'Are you old enough to drive?'

Thank you.

Don't lose this.

My husband's been after me to fix it.

< Well... Let's see!

How did you come to be a nanny?

Well, a few years ago, I was pregnant...

..and I lost the baby and my husband within days of each other.

The miscarriage prevented me from having any more children.

It was a very difficult time.

But a friend introduced me to a family who needed a nanny.

It turned out to be wonderful. I adore children.

I love being with them and taking care of them.

For me, it's the next best thing to actually being a mother.

< Well, I'm building my own greenhouse.

Although I'll just be in the back yard...

..I anticipate being very busy.

INTERCOM: BABY CRIES

That's Joe!

Oh, I'd love to meet him.

The nursery is across from the master bedroom.

< Claire!

I need to ask you something.

I'll be right back. Excuse me.

BABY CRIES

I'll try to open the window from the inside. >

If you can't, wait for Michael.

Solomon, this is Peyton.

Nice to meet you, Solomon.

Hello.

Oh, I... I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

It's all right. It was an accident. Anyone can have an accident.

OK.

Oh, he's beautiful.

He's very hungry.

I've taken up half your morning.

That's OK. I enjoyed it.

No, I should go. I'll leave my letter of reference downstairs.

Peyton?

Would you like to have dinner with us tonight?

I'd love to.

Good. Around 6.30?

I'll be here.

I'm in charge of the salad dressing.

Now you're in charge of setting the table. Daddy will be home soon.

What does your husband do for a living?

He's a genetic engineer. He works for Biotechnics.

Daddy is a mad scientist.

CAR HORN

It's Daddy!

Let me help with that.

Thanks.

Give me a kiss. Thank you very much.

You helping Mom out?

Shh!

Why are you shushing me?

(Oh, Joey's asleep.)

Shh!

Hi, beautiful.

How are you?

Peyton, this is my husband Michael.

Hi.

Well, you guys, that was a great meal!

It was delicious.

I was in charge of the salad dressing.

That's right. She made it all by herself.

When the greenhouse is done, I'm in charge of the strawberries.

< That sounds like an important job.

It is.

She seems terrific. What's the catch?

No catch. I think she's great. >

I think we can get her to commit for a year.

Let's grab her. >

Oh, my God!

What happened?

He was about to swallow this.

Mommy's earring! >

It must have fallen out.

He's OK.

I'm sorry I frightened you.

Don't be silly.

I'm glad you got there on time.

DOORBELL

Hi.

Hi. This is for you.

Thank you. You didn't have to do that.

That's very pretty.

They say a wind chime helps a baby sleep.

Let's get you settled downstairs.

Then we'll hang it outside the nursery.

OK.

This is a little dark, but your room gets more light.

This is the laundry room.

And this is your room.

Oh, it's perfect.

You like it?

ALARM CLOCK

(There we go.)

Mom, look! We did it!

Oh, boy! Let's see.

Emma, you can certainly shovel.

Thank you.

How pretty!

Yeah. It looks just like your house.

I know. We put it out every year when the martins come back.

Who are the Martins?

They're large swallows.

The same family comes back every year.

Yeah. I would come back, too.

That's a beautiful bracelet, Claire.

I got it in an antique show.

You can borrow it any time.

Thank you.

It must be a special occasion.

I feel sexy and glamorous when I wear this.

It's a present from Michael.

Which shoes should I wear - red or black?

Are you wearing a jacket?

< Yeah... Well, maybe not.

Then go with the black.

Do you think so?

< Yeah, you're right.

DOORBELL

That's them. I'm really late.

Where are you guys?

We're running late. Where's Marlene?

She's on the phone.

Oh, damn!

What is it?

It's a stain.

It's perfume oil. I must have had some on my hands.

Don't move. I'll get some club soda.

Marty, this is Peyton.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

I need to get something for Claire.

Phew!

Maybe we should have kids!

This place will not hold our table!

Hello, Marlene.

Hello.

What's with you?

What do you mean? Nothing's with me.

Nothing, my ass.

Hi! I'm Marlene Craven. You must be Peyton.

Oh, hello! Nice to meet you.

Poison.

Excuse me?

You're wearing Claire's perfume. Poison.

Oh!

Well, Claire needs me.

You look great.

You don't think that's funny?

No!

< It is not true!

Here she is. Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

You look great.

Where's the dress I bought you?

What's wrong with what I'm wearing?

That's not what I meant. Boy, you look good!

< Let's go. I'm starving.

Bye.

You have the restaurant number?

Yeah, I do. Have fun.

Bye.

-TV:

-"Zombies. The Living Dead." >

It's great! Mom never lets me watch these movies.

< That's why we have to keep it a secret.

Do you know what a secret is?

Yeah. It's something you can't tell anybody, no matter what.

Yes. Now we have our own secret club. That's our sign.

It was fun meeting Aunt Marlene and Uncle Marty.

Have they known your parents long?

Aunt Marlene grew up with Daddy.

They were boyfriend and girlfriend.

Is that right?

Do you have any boyfriends?

No, I hate boys!

You do?

If I tell you something, do you promise not to tell anybody?

I promise. Secret Club.

This mean kid at school... His name is Roth.

He's been really mean to me.

But he said if I told I'd be dead meat.

He said that? Did your mother do anything about it?

She tried, but she couldn't help.

Never ever let a pretty woman take a power position in your home.

A power position?

You heard what I said! What's that saying?

"The hand with the baby..." You know.

How much did you get for the Fletcher house?

Three, and change.

All I'm saying is watch your back.

< I'm serious.

These days a woman has to bring in 50 grand a year...

..and still make time for blow jobs and home-made lasagne!

Marlene's not much of a cook.

Marlene, can I bum one of these?

You're such a bad influence. He only smokes around you now.

One won't kill me.

Oh, I got it!

"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world."

You wanna look at the baby?

Ahh! Look.

Hi!

Oh, look, honey!

A boy or a girl?

A boy. His name is Joe.

How old?

Three months.

He is beautiful!

He has your eyes, you know.

Do you really think so?

Oh, absolutely!

< Do you have any other children?

Yes, he has a sister. Her name is Emma.

She looks more like her father.

We have one more, too. Don't we, sweetheart?

Peyton!

Hi, Emma. Tell me, which one is he?

Take that!

The one with the blue and grey striped shirt?

OK.

Watch it, Trippy!

Sorry, Roth.

Ouch! My arm!

My arm! Ow!

I've got a message for you, Roth. Leave Emma alone!

If you don't, I'll rip your fucking head off!

Ow! OK, I get it! Let me go!

Don't forget it.

Wow! That was cool. >

Secret Club.

Good morning.

BABY CRIES

What's the matter?

You're not hungry, sweetheart?

Claire? I thought you could use a coffee.

Oh, thanks.

Peyton?

Yeah?

Have you noticed anything different about Joe?

No. Is something wrong?

No. I was just wondering.

I'm tired. Michael was up all night finishing his EPA proposal.

I got up at 4.30 to type it.

I hope it works out.

Morning, everybody. See you tonight.

What about pancakes?

I must go to Federal Express.

Why don't you let me take it?

Are you sure? My proposal has to go out today.

OK, thanks. I love you. Bye-bye.

Bye, Michael.

< How long have you been volunteering here?

About seven years.

I mainly take care of the morning maintenance.

Hi, Claire.

Hi, Stan.

Like a big botanist family down here. Right, Stan?

Yep.

We talk about root rot...

..and the drainage properties of shredded bark...

..and other fascinating topics.

< Will your greenhouse look like this one?

Well, hopefully. On a smaller scale.

I've always loved growing anything.

My parents thought I was crazy and I should've been born on a farm.

BABY CRIES

Hey!

Oh!

Hello.

Hello! >

Do you have relatives in Seattle?

No, I don't.

My husband was my only family.

He's the only one who ever really understood me.

He took care of me.

He was murdered.

Murdered?

They never caught who did it.

But I firmly believe what goes around comes around.

Is there a bathroom here?

Yeah. Through there on the right side.

I'll be right back.

Come here, little one. Do you need to be changed?

WHEEZING

WHEEZING

Come here.

Michael's proposal...

I can't find it.

I saw you put it in your purse.

Are you all right?

Asthma... I'll be OK.

GASPING

(Asthma.)

It just disappeared. I don't know what to do.

I called the restaurant where we had lunch.

They said they'd check.

What did they say when you called?

They'll consider it next quarter.

They'll consider it?

Come on. We've been over this.

Everything is going to be OK.

I'm so sorry.

I know you are, honey. I know you are.

Maybe I left it at the Botanicals.

I'm going to get back to work.

I'm sorry.

WIND CHIMES

BABY CRIES

I'm worried about Joe.

What's wrong?

It's his eating habits. He's not nursing the way he used to.

How long has this been going on?

It's not all the time, but a couple of weeks.

Did you call the doctor? What did she say?

It's fine as long as he keeps gaining weight.

I'm sure he's fine.

OK.

Someone named Peyton's here to see you.

Peyton's here?

She's in your office.

She's our nanny, Gilbert.

Uh-huh.

Let me in on where you do your hiring!

Hi.

Shh. He's out cold.

I'm sorry to bother you here, but I wanted to talk to you in private.

Everything all right?

Oh, yeah. I just had an idea.

Claire's birthday is coming up...

..and I thought we could throw her a surprise party.

She's been feeling low.

Especially with your proposal.

That's a good idea.

Yeah?

Yeah!

Do you think Marlene would want to help?

Help? Are you kidding me?

She'll take over!

Maybe it's best not to tell her it was my idea.

Why not?

I don't want her thinking I'm competing for Claire's friendship.

You understand Marlene pretty well.

Well, er...good!

So I'll be going.

OK, good. I'm real glad you came by.

Bye.

Bye.

Oh!

Solomon!

I want to show you my sculpture!

Uh... OK.

Is that the head, or...or is that the foot?

No, that's part of the fur.

Oh! Oh, OK.

Yeah. I... I see.

That's a piece of art.

I knew you'd see it.

Hi, Emma.

Hi, Peyton.

Hi, Solomon.

Emma, you go inside. I need to talk to Solomon.

OK.

Are you a retard?

No.

Did you like looking at me?

Did you like looking at me?

Don't fuck with me, retard.

My version of the story will be better than yours.

I won't let you hurt them.

They're my friends.

I won't let you hurt them.

Oh, boy!

Solomon!

Step inside for a minute?

OK.

-TOGETHER:

-Surprise!!

It's for you, big guy.

I was in charge of picking it out.

Ohh...!

You're my friends.

Oh, my!

-CLAIRE:

-You should've seen him when we gave him the bicycle. Emma adores him.

Claire, something's been bothering me.

I feel a little awkward bringing it up.

I've noticed some behaviour that might be inappropriate.

What do you mean - inappropriate?

Something about the way he touches her.

I'm sure you misunderstood.

You're right. Solomon would never do anything like that.

Besides, you'd know if Emma was keeping a secret from you.

I'm sorry.

No, it's OK.

Whoooa!

Whoooo!

You know I love you very much, sweetheart.

And you know that if anything happened...

..good or bad, you can tell me and I'll love you just as much.

Do you know that?

Yes.

We shouldn't have secrets.

Secrets between people who love each other aren't good.

What's the matter, baby?

Nothing.

You don't have to say.

Why can't I see through this glass?

Fibreglass is a different kind of glass.

We put real glass in the ceiling to let the sunlight through.

This lets the air in so it doesn't get too hot.

Joe's intercom conked out and I can't find any batteries.

Would Solomon have some in his cart?

He has everything else in there. I'll take a look.

Do you see what you've done?!

WHEEZES

Sweetheart. >

Come away from the window, honey. >

Emma? >

Come and sit down.

Peyton.

SOBS

I don't understand. Why did they take Solomon away?

I guess your mommy didn't like him very much.

I wanted to help him, but I was afraid she'd send me away, too.

I hate her.

I bet your mommy wasn't mean like mine.

I didn't have a mommy.

She died when I was very little.

Your mommy died?

Then, who took care of you?

I had to take care of myself.

Peyton, if something happens to my mommy, would you take care of me?

Of course I would.

And your daddy, too. I'd take care of all of you.

< The last of the boxes.

Yeah.

SIGHS

Emma's going to be OK, Claire.

But she's so different around me lately.

She's not my little girl. She's so angry...

..and guarded.

I think...

..maybe she blames me because I didn't protect her.

I don't think so, Claire.

Shh!

Marlene wants to meet tonight to make a guest list.

I'm not sure this party is such a good idea.

Oh, I think it is.

We all need cheering up, especially Claire.

She's been blaming herself.

Yeah. I think you're right.

I guess I just needed to hear it.

< Thanks for lunch. I loved picking up the fertiliser!

< I thought you'd like that!

Hi, you two!

Hi!

Can I take him?

Oh, sure.

Hello.

Let me help.

He's so big. He's a different kid every time I see him.

BABY SCREAMS

< He's got a great set of lungs!

What's the matter?

Do you want to go to Mommy?

BABY CRIES

I don't know what got into him. I'll try.

Want to go to Peyton?

Ah, it's OK. Yeah.

BABY STOPS CRYING

WIND CHIMES

What is that annoying noise?

Wind chimes. It was a gift from Peyton.

Charming.

Well, I gotta go.

Bye. Thanks for lunch.

OK.

< Marlene!

Peyton's making chocolate souffle. You want to stop by later?

I can't. I'm showing the Fletcher house.

Didn't you sell that?

I did, but the financing fell through.

I have to start all over. Bye!

OK.

That smells great.

They say chocolate's a substitute for sex.

Chocolate's great, but I don't know about that!

You and Michael keep those fires burning all the time, huh?

Well, we certainly have enjoyed each other.

When we first moved into this house, we christened every room!

Really?

Yeah.

Well, you know...

When you have a baby, you start to feel unattractive...and fat.

I'm sure Michael is as attracted to you now as he ever was.

A man never loses it for his first love.

I wasn't Michael's first love.

No? >

You'll never guess who was.

Marlene?

Am I right?

Yeah. How did you know?

Wild guess.

It's a shame Michael's not here. He's going to miss it.

What's he doing so late at the lab?

That's a good question.

I'll give him a call.

Randy and Cecie.

Dave and Loreeta.

Mitch.

Oh, and the Harrisons.

Oh, come on!

They always invite us, Marlene.

You got a light?

I can't find my lighter. Marty will throw a fit.

I'm still not sold on this whole surprise party.

Because of Emma?

And Claire. She hasn't been herself lately.

How's Peyton doing?

Oh, boy! Peyton's been great.

Has she?

We'd have been lost without her.

Hi, sweetie.

How was your night?

Fine.

Yeah?

I called the lab. There was no answer.

I was in a room without a phone.

Honey, come on.

I didn't mean to scare you.

Were you smoking?

No. The tech was.

It must be in my hair.

Nobody ever smokes in the lab!

Is this an interrogation?

Well?

Well what?

It's been a long day. I just want to go to bed.

I heard something.

I dropped something.

Well, good night.

Can I fix you something?

< No, thanks.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Good night.

Good night.

Hey, sweetie, the Better Way Society is putting Solomon back to work.

Better Day.

Better Day. I'm sorry.

Mom and I just want you to tell us...

..if you see him around school, or at the house.

You don't have to be afraid.

I'm not afraid of Solomon!

Peyton! Wait for me!

Peyton! >

Mrs Bartel.

Hi, Joe.

Let's see. Three pants, a dress, one shirt. Light starch?

Yeah. And this jacket smells of cigarettes.

Is your husband a smoker?

No, he's not.

What's this?

Mrs Bartel, your husband has a habit he's keeping from you!

Mommy, what's wrong?

Mom, let's go inside.

Emma, go up to your room and play.

But, Mom...

Emma, please.

Go upstairs.

Claire?

What's the matter?

Michael...

How could you do this?

What are you talking about?

You've been lying to me!

Calm down.

Don't tell me to calm down, you son of a bitch!

You don't understand.

You've been fucking Marlene!

Claire, that's enough!

There are people in there.

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about a surprise party.

Oh, my God!

Everybody's in there.

Surprise.

ALL: Surprise.

Did you speak to Marlene yet?

No.

< I... I can't seem to face her.

Michael, I can't go on like this any more.

I can't say I'm sorry any more than I already have.

I can't go on like this any more, either.

-INTERCOM:

-"Maybe we could go away for a few days."

"You mean Peyton and the kids or just us?"

"No, I was thinking just the family. Without Peyton."

"I thought you liked having Peyton here."

"I do. Then sometimes, I don't."

"Are you turning on her?"

It's just...

So many things have gone wrong since she's been here.

Are you saying it's Peyton's fault?

No!

I don't know. I just don't feel like myself.

"Claire, Peyton's come through for the family in tough times."

"I know. We'll talk about it when we go away."

"We'll go away. Just the family."

# "POOR WAND'RING ONE" FROM 'PIRATES OF PENZANCE'

'If there are any further services...'

..that I or my staff can provide, do not hesitate to call. Blah, blah.

These are all I could find in the Magnolia District.

Most of these are old.

They still haven't unloaded the good doctor's house.

Are you waiting for a tip (?)

I'm going out. Cancel my morning.

What about Lambert?

Make something up!

Hi, sweetheart. I'll be back in a while.

You're not working here?

No. I'm going to the Botanicals to get some seedlings.

SIGHS

Fuckin' A.

TELEPHONE

Hello?

Let me speak to Claire.

Who's calling?

Marlene Craven. Shall I spell it?

Claire's not here. I'll tell her you called.

Sure you will!

What is this - a parade? Let's go!

CAR HORN

Claire! I didn't know you were here.

Marlene called. Said it's important.

OK, thanks.

DOORBELL

Hello, Marlene.

Claire! It's Marlene! Claire!

Marlene, is everything all right?

No. I need a doctor.

Know of any, Mrs Mott?

Where's Claire?

Marlene. Please?

Where is she?

She's in the greenhouse.

Please, Marlene. Don't go out there!

Claire!

This is important! It's nothing to do with the party!

< Claire!

Claire!

HUMS

CONTINUES HUMMING

This little piggy stayed home.

This little piggy had roast beef. This little piggy had none!

GASPS

WHEEZING

"911 Emergency."

-WHEEZING:

-Yeah... Help...

"What is it?"

GASPING

"What is the nature of your emergency?"

GASPING

SIREN

Here's the O-two!

It isn't working. Forget the oxygen. Get my laryngoscope right away.

Miss, you must stay back. The paramedics are with her.

What happened to her?

She's fine. Is she a friend of yours?

She's gonna be OK.

She has asthma.

The paramedics have everything under control. >

< Hey, Al. Take a look over here.

It's OK, Joe. It's OK.

Claire? Honey, can you hear me?

You're safe now. You're in hospital.

Just try to rest, OK?

Michael.

I keep seeing Marlene's face.

I can't believe she's gone.

Come inside.

That's better.

You're soaked.

Soaked through.

Peyton...

There's only one woman for me.

(That's all you need.)

Thanks.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

< You OK?

Fine.

Emma? Fasten your seat belt, sweetheart.

I got it.

Hi, Peyton.

Hi, Emma.

Hello, Claire. It's good to have you home.

It's good to be home.

Michael, the school secretary called.

The meeting is Thursday. I wrote it down.

Great. Thanks.

It's a fundraiser thing. Peyton heard about it from Emma.

You said I could borrow it. Is it OK?

Oh. Yeah.

Well, I'll just make sure I don't burn dinner.

It's great to have you back.

You like it? Peyton did it.

Someone could have asked me first.

It was a surprise. We thought you might like it.

I'll have her take it down.

It's OK.

I'll put your things away. >

BABY GURGLES

Do you have any sevens? >

Go fish. >

Oho! Look what I took!

Do you have a ten? >

Go fish! >

Keep your cards up so Peyton can't see them.

So you can't see them!

That's it. There you go.

Did she tell you where she was going in such a hurry?

No. She just took off and cancelled her morning.

What was she doing before she left?

I had just given her these listings. >

She looked at them. Then she hurried out of here. >

Listings? These?

Those are the ones. >

Mrs Harris?

I'm glad you made it.

< Bruce Silverman, Windemere Realty.

Oh!

Would you care to take a look inside?

Yeah.

Glad you made it. I was on my way out.

The house was custom-built two years ago. >

It's listed well below market value. >

They're very motivated.

May I?

Of course.

The original owners lived here a short time.

New carpet throughout.

Er... There's a nursery?

< A perfect room for kids.

That's a strange-looking toy. What is it?

It's a breast pump.

A breast pump?

She used it to keep her milk up.

I don't know where she could be.

I don't either.

Here she is.

Where have you been?

I've gotta...

Hi! We were worried about you.

Oh, my God!

She's Dr Mott's widow.

< She's what?

Get out of our house.

She's turning on me, just like you said.

She doesn't realise how I've come through for this family.

Tell her, Michael. Tell her about us.

There is nothing to tell.

You should leave, Peyton!

What are you saying?

You told me there was only one woman for you.

I meant Claire.

My wife.

OK. Fine.

I'll just get my baby and we'll be on our way.

I... I meant, I'll just go get my things.

Michael...

You don't understand. I mean leave now.

We'll send your things.

You're right. That's best.

Peyton, the keys.

Oh! Of course.

I'm sorry. You've all been so kind.

What's happening?

Emma, stay there.

< It's OK, Emma.

Mommy and Daddy want me to leave.

Goodbye, Peyton.

Peyton! >

Call the police! >

Calm down.

You don't know what she's done!

We have her keys!

I think she rigged the greenhouse for me!

Get the kids' things. We'll go to a hotel.

Go upstairs, sweetheart.

< Can you send someone right away?

"But it's not an emergency."

Well... No.

"I'll have a car there as soon as I can, sir."

We live at 808 Yakima.

Emma, we're going away for a few days.

You can bring Dolly with you.

# "POOR WAND'RING ONE"

Peyton?

Peyton?

SIGHS

ALARM

Michael?

Daddy?

Emma, lock this door behind me and don't open it until I come back.

Stay here.

Michael?

Aargh!

Claire.

Michael... Michael.

I'm OK. She's in the house, Claire.

I can't move. My legs are broken.

I'll get the kids.

Call the police, Claire.

DOOR CREAKS

Mommy?

"911. What is your emergency?"

Hello. We need help at 808 Yakima. North Yakima Street.

Mommy!

My family!

This is my family.

It's OK, Emma. Mommy's here.

I'm going to take you and Joe and we'll have a real family.

You'll never see those people again.

So tell your mommy. Where's Joe?

Where is he?

He's in there.

You're not my mommy!

Emma!

BABY CRIES

(Shh. Quiet.)

Emma? >

Emma?

Emma!

You're being very bad, Emma. >

BABY CRYING

BABY SCREAMING

BABY CRYING

You.

You give him over.

No.

No?

No.

Give me my baby or I'll bash your skull in!

Peyton!

It's my family, Peyton.

Don't hurt my mommy!

WHEEZES

Something the matter, Claire?

When your husband makes love to you, it's my face he sees.

When your baby's hungry, it's my breast that feeds him.

Look at you.

When push comes to shove...

..you can't even breathe.

Give him to me.

No.

No!

NO!!

Oh, Solomon.

He...he's OK. I didn't hurt him.

I know.

Shh.

Emma! It's OK! It's OK.

Come on, come on.

Hup we go!

Mommy!

Let's go down to Daddy. OK?

Solomon, I need you to do something for me.

I need you to take Joey downstairs.

No, I... I'm not supposed to... handle the baby.

That's OK. I trust you, Solomon.

It's OK?

OK... Yeah.

Oh, boy!

SIREN

Come on. Let's go down and get Daddy.

Oh, my little baby.

Solomon?

Come on!

Oh, boy!

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