A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story (2025) Movie Script
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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?
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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.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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.
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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.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader. I'm not
a leader. I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
Are you all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
What is it?
Surprise that how upset this makes me.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
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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[ Music ]
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[ Music ]
[ Music ]
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.
[ Music ]
[ Music ]
Is there not losing my job just yet?
Are you sure we're done here?
[ Music ]
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.
[ Music ]
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.
[ Music ]
I'm going to be a dad.
Yeah, and a great dad.
[ Music ]
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.
[ Music ]
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.
[ Music ]
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?
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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.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
She wants you to find
the perfect place for us.
Be together.
That's what I want.
Places, memories we can call our own.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I'm just-- I hope we never become
like one of those old couples
with tons of baggage and
regrets and resentments.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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.
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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.
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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.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader. I'm not
a leader. I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
Are you all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
What is it?
Surprise that how upset this makes me.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
I'm not a leader.
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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