Why Women Kill (2019) s02e04 Episode Script

NARRATOR:
Previously on Why Women Kill
-(panting)
-Oh!
We tell the neighbors
that Mrs. Yost went away.
Or better still,
we could arrange
for some of them
to see her leave.
ALMA:
They'll start to look for her,
miles and miles away
from our front yard.
RITA:
He put a codicil in his will
saying that if I would
embarrass him
with any men
he didn't approve of,
he would disinherit me.
She'd be disinherited if she was
caught in a compromising
-position.
-You're asking me to screw her?
-So, that's her?
-Well, you got your answer.
-Now, let's go.
-Wait.
God, I am so stupid.
Hey. Hey!
I'm his lover.
You cheated on me with that?
You deserve each other.
It's over.
We have an opening
for a new member.
I nominate Alma Fillcot.
She is very, very nice.
♪
(phone ringing)
NARRATOR:
From the moment the phone rang,
Alma Fillcot
knew she was in trouble.
As every housewife knows,
good news
never calls before 9:00.
-Hello?
-GRACE: Thank God you're home.
It's Grace. I
I called you
ten times yesterday.
I was out of town.
What's wrong?
Oh, nothing much.
Except you're about
to be ambushed.
Ambushed?
As you know,
I have been campaigning for you
to get the open spot
in the Garden Club.
But
well, Rita Castillo
is not convinced
that you'll be a, um
a good fit.
Oh, she she's not?
I begged her
to give you a chance.
So, she's decided
to drop by your home
for a surprise inspection.
Rita is coming to my home?
With the entire
nominating committee.
Today at 3:00.
My house is a mess.
Well, then don't spend
another second talking to me.
Grace, you-you are,
you are a true pal.
Happy to help.
But if you tell Rita
I warned you,
I will denounce you as a liar.
Oh, I understand completely.
I'm so glad.
Well, good luck.
♪
NARRATOR:
Alma raced into her living room,
determined to clean
like she'd never cleaned before.
But as she looked around
at the worn sofa
and chipped knickknacks
that filled her modest home,
Alma realized hasty housework
wouldn't be enough
to impress the chic ladies
of the Garden Club.
What she really needed
was to fill her home
with lovely things.
And with no time to go shopping,
Alma did the next best thing.
She went to a dead woman's home,
and began borrowing.
♪
♪
NARRATOR: While Alma was busy
committing theft in Los Angeles,
her previous crime
was being discovered
hundreds of miles away.
Who found it?
Well, some kid went fishing this
morning hoping to catch a trout.
Hooked a Dodge instead.
So, what do we think
happened here?
Car's registered
to a Carol Yost in L.A.
My guess?
She was on a road trip,
fell asleep at the wheel,
then drove into the lake.
Any sign of a body?
Not yet.
Guys.
Come here.
Look at this.
♪
Looks like she had company.
-(barking)
-Rocco, come-- Hey!
Rocco.
Hey.
-God. Not in Alma's flowers.
-(barks)
She'll lose her mind.
(door closes)
Alma?
-Rocco, come on.
-(whimpers)
(keys jingle)
-Alma.
-(yelps)
Lord. You scared me.
-Is that Mrs. Yost's lamp?
-Yes.
But I don't have time
to explain.
We're under attack!
What? By who?
Alma.
-Stop.
-(scoffs)
Hey.
I insist you tell me
what's going on.
If you must know,
the ladies from the Garden Club
are coming over today.
To judge us.
(scoffs)
Alma
(panting)
(door closes)
(panting):
What does that got to do
with Mrs. Yost's things?
Our house is drab.
It's filled to the rafters
with shoddy bric-a-brac.
But Mrs. Yost,
on the other hand,
she had lovely things.
She possessed the kind of taste
that the Garden Club ladies
will respect.
That's your excuse to steal?
To impress a bunch of snobs?
Bertram.
If you will help me
through this very trying day,
I promise
I will stop complaining about
all those people you've killed.
Think about it.
From this moment on,
we'll be even.
What a lovely vase.
Okay.
(furniture thumping)
Hey. What's going on?
N-No, stop.
You can't take my sofa.
It's not your sofa.
It's mine, remember?
I paid for everything
in this apartment,
which you are leaving. Today.
Oh, you're still mad, huh?
Just a skosh.
Take these bottles to the truck.
And, you, take the suits.
You're taking my suits?
Oh, come on, Rita. Have a heart.
I do have a heart.
It's a shame you had to find out
by breaking it.
Oh, wait, wait, wait. Now, I
I know I messed up,
but if you get rid
of these guys,
then I'll make it up to you.
You want to screw your way
out of this jam? Fine.
But I'm not the one
you need to seduce.
You're still trying to get me
in bed with Carlo's daughter?
If you can pretend
to be interested in a fat girl,
you can fake a bit of passion
for a middle-aged woman.
I never faked it with you, baby.
Ah!
Oh, you meant Catherine.
Leave nothing!
No, wait.
Rita, please.
Don't do this.
Catherine is out to destroy me.
And she'll succeed,
unless I get some leverage.
And you are the only one
who can help me do that.
But do I have to sleep with her?
A photo of Catherine
in bed with a young buck
would disinherit her.
That's how I'll blackmail her
out of my life.
And you can have
your suits back.
What could be simpler?
But I'm an actor, not a whore.
Scooter, I've seen your acting.
I wouldn't be so quick to
rule out a more viable career.
Go to hell.
I don't need you.
We'll see about that.
Oh.
And I paid for this, too.
SCOOTER:
Hey!
Hey, Mrs. Ayashi.
(phone rings)
Hello.
MAN:
Is this Vern Loomis?
Sure. Who's this?
The guy whose life you ruined.
You'll have to be more specific.
You think this is funny?
Sophie's going to divorce me.
Ah
This must be Mr. Hemple.
And she told my boss.
Then he fired me because of you.
No, Sid.
He fired you because
you were knocking boots
with his secretary.
You're going to pay
for what you did to me, Loomis.
Oh, so dearly.
(laughs)
"Oh, so dearly"?
Who taught you
how to make death threats?
-Noël Coward?
-(line clicks)
Hello?
Sid?
(scoffs)
(sighs)
(door bells jingle)
DEE:
Scooter.
What's with the getup?
Long story.
Come on.
So, what do you want?
Rita threw me out
of my apartment.
Huh.
Was it something I said?
-That's not funny.
-Hey.
You lied to me.
You can't blame me
for getting sore.
Okay.
It's all my fault.
So, what do you need?
Money.
I'm down to my last 22 cents.
Boy.
You got some nerve.
I know.
But I'm desperate.
I could end up on the streets.
(sighs)
That's all I got. Take it.
Thank you. (sniffling)
Scooter, don't.
I never meant to upset you.
I just thought
we were having fun.
You were having fun.
I was falling in love.
I didn't know.
I'm sorry.
Maybe this turned out
for the best.
There's got to be someone
out there
who'll treat you better
than I did.
Yeah. You may be onto something.
BERTRAM:
What on earth?
Did you take another one
of her dresses?
Our house isn't the only thing
that needs to look good today.
(sighs) Such a difference
in this room.
Do you want me to take the rest
of our things to the attic?
Hmm?
-Alma?
-Yes.
Take it to the attic.
But
That should go, too.
BERTRAM:
The portrait of our family?
-Why?
-The woman in that picture
is not Garden Club material.
(Bertram scoffs)
Take it down.
(stammers)
It's just for one night.
Fine.
It just seems ridiculous.
Oh, shoot.
I forgot about that.
Too bad.
-Back it goes.
-No, wait.
I've got a better idea.
Come with me.
♪
Now, this is a painting.
-I like our picture better.
-How can you compare them?
Well, our portrait
says you value family.
Uh, you have a loving
husband and daughter.
I doubt that's going to impress
the ladies of the Garden Club.
But this
This will help convince them
that we're sophisticates,
that we've been to Paris.
Why do you want to join a club
you can only get into
by pretending to be someone
you're not?
This painting
may not be who I am,
but it's who I yearn to be.
Which is a healthier dream
than some I could mention.
You said you'd stop
bringing that up.
If you helped me.
Will you take the painting down
or not?
Fine. I just hope
it's all worth it.
Yes, of course.
It's the one touch
the room needs.
It was a stroke of genius
to come back for it.
(vehicle approaching)
♪
Oh, dear.
Good God.
Why are the police here?
ALMA:
I don't know.
But let's not discuss it
in front of the window.
Maybe they're investigating
Mrs. Yost's disappearance.
Of course.
You're right. This is good.
This is what we wanted
to happen.
Not while we're robbing
her house.
Right.
-(doorbell rings)
-(gasps)
-(knocking)
-LAPD!
You see anything?
Nope.
(knocking on door)
-Psst.
-Shh!
(whispering): Let's head
out the back, all right?
Grab the painting first.
You want me to steal it
with the police
literally on the doorstep?
We're not stealing it.
We're just borrowing it.
Yes, I'm sure they'll understand
the distinction.
-Regardless, I need it.
-(doorbell rings)
Okay.
Just give me two minutes.
All right?
I'll help you get out of here.
-What are you going to do?
-Shh.
Alma.
Check that window.
♪
Yoo-hoo!
Officers.
Hello.
Yes. Hi.
Can I help you?
Well
Maybe. Do you know the lady
who lives here?
Which, this? Yes, this one.
Oh, yes. Mrs. Yost.
Of course, yes.
Why do you ask?
Well, when was the last time
you saw her?
Um, two days ago.
She was leaving on a trip.
Somewhere up north, I think.
Was she traveling by herself?
Yes. Yes.
My-my husband, um,
saw her leave, actually.
And so did our neighbor
across the street.
Is-is everything
Is everything all right?
Well, we're not sure.
Her car was found
near San Luis Obispo, in a lake.
A lake?! Oh, the news
It's just
(mumbling hysterically)
(screams)
Terrible. Lakes are so
deep, it's-- I'm okay.
-You-you sure?
-Yes.
I'm so sorry. (chuckles)
You seem pretty emotional.
Oh, yes. Well, I am
going through the change.
You know?
So, was Mrs. Yost
planning to meet anyone
up north?
No.
Why? Was she seen with someone?
-Not that we know of.
-No.
But there were footprints
on the riverbank.
Two sets.
Really?
So, she might still be alive.
Don't worry.
We'll keep looking for her.
Oh. (chuckles)
Aren't you dedicated?
(chuckles nervously)
If you gentlemen will excuse me,
-I'm expecting guests shortly.
-Of course.
Here's my card. If you should
hear from Mrs. Yost,
-give me a call.
-Of course. Thank you.
And, uh, ma'am.
Don't be embarrassed.
Hey, my mom is
going through the change.
She sweats
even more than you do.
How gallant of you.
(phone rings)
-Hello?
-DEE: Hey. It's me.
-Got plans for lunch?
-Yeah.
I thought I'd leave here at 1:00
and head over to your diner.
My shift ends at 12:30.
Well, that's too bad. You know?
I was looking forward
to seeing you.
Well, I could always stay
and have lunch with you.
I'd like that, very much.
It's sort of romantic,
when you think about it.
Having our first date
at the place we met.
Hey, what now?
See you at 1:00.
Did-did you say date?
Hello?
You son of a bitch.
This day just keeps getting
better and better.
You call yourself a detective?
You know who Scooter's
cleaning lady was?
She was a 20-year-old in a wig.
You knew?
Why didn't you tell me?
I talked to the girl.
Told her she could do better
than a pretty boy
who makes her dress up
like Ma Kettle.
She got the message
and dumped him.
What's her name?
Why do you want to know?
She humiliated me.
I want to see her punished.
She's a good kid.
Leave her alone.
Mr. Loomis.
Tell me her name,
and I'll make it
worth your while.
Nice try, but I can't be bought.
Please.
Everyone has a price.
So how much did Mr. Castillo
pay for you?
I beg your pardon.
It's obvious,
you never loved him.
You only married him
because you knew
he'd buy you pretty things.
But that didn't fill up
that hole in your soul.
So, you got yourself a gigolo.
Fooled yourself into thinking
that he loved you.
Now, you know he didn't.
And so, you're starting to panic
because you finally learned
that the real thing
ain't for sale.
And the guys who might have
loved you back in the day
are now only interested in
fresher produce.
You can't speak to me that way.
No one speaks to me that way.
Well then, no one's
been telling you the truth.
♪
What did the police say?
They found Mrs. Yost's car.
That's all?
You were talking to them
for a very long time.
You looked upset.
Of course I looked upset.
I just found out
that my neighbor is missing.
Well, I mean, we almost left
your purse in the car.
I was wondering if
we'd forgotten anything else.
If they were onto us.
They're not onto us.
Just calm down.
Sorry. Yes.
I'll just go
and take the rest of our family
up to the attic.
Bertie?
Yes, dear?
I was right about the painting.
It really does bring
the whole room together.
Yes, dear.
So I was thinking after this,
we could go to a movie.
The new Abbott and Costello
is playing down the street.
That sound good?
Sure. (clears throat)
Okay. What gives?
What do you mean?
Ever since you got here,
I've been doing all the talking.
Where's the sarcasm?
The snide banter?
Guess I'm a
I'm a little nervous.
On the phone,
you said this was a date.
Yeah. So?
Yeah. So,
it-it's been a while for me.
That doesn't make sense.
You're such a nice guy.
There must be tons of girls
wanting to snap you up.
Yeah, well (chuckles)
Surely, you must have had
someone special.
There was this one girl.
We were engaged.
What happened?
I went to war,
and she didn't like the guy
who came back.
You must have seen
a lot of death, huh?
Well, it was a war.
If there's no death, it's just
guys in helmets on vacation.
There we go.
There's my snide banter.
(both laughing)
(indistinct chatter)
JUDY:
Here you go, mister.
One chuck steak, very rare.
Thanks.
Oh, and, miss?
Yeah?
-I'm gonna need a knife.
-Sure.
(tires squeal)
♪
(barking)
Bertram, they're here.
Put the kettle on
and get your jacket.
You weren't this nervous
when the police showed up.
There's not a cop alive
who scares me
as much as Rita Castillo does.
What a shabby little house.
Oh, but the garden's lovely.
Don't you think?
Daisies, ferns and poppies?
God.
Why doesn't she
just hang a sign saying,
"We're middle class"?
Someone's in a mood.
Sorry.
It's been one of those days.
Well, just don't
take it out on Alma. All right?
It's bad enough we're
showing up here unannounced.
-(doorbell rings)
-Okay.
Ladies.
ALL:
Hello.
What a surprise.
I know you expected
a formal interview
with the membership committee,
but Rita decided
We decided to just drop by.
Get a sense of your home,
and how you live.
You know? See the real you.
(chuckling):
Well, here I am.
Do come in.
Please make yourselves
comfortable. Hello.
(chuckling):
Right. Hello.
Did we catch you at a bad time?
Oh, no. I-I-I was
just cleaning.
In that?
Oh. (stammers) Yes.
I, uh, well,
I'm stopping by my church later
with some homemade scones
for their bake sale.
When they're out of the oven,
perhaps you'd like to try some.
(bell dings)
And they're done.
What perfect timing.
-A little too perfect.
-(clears throat)
Now that we have our beverages,
can I offer you
a tour in my garden?
No need.
We saw it on our way in.
Are you sure you saw
the whole garden?
It's not a large property.
Alma. What a nice piano.
You know, I used to play.
-Oh.
-But my manicurist
told me to stop.
I kept breaking my nails.
ALMA:
Speaking of nails,
how do you ladies
keep your hands so lovely
and tend to your gardens?
Mine are just a fright
from all the weeding and thorns.
(all laughing)
Did I say something funny?
Oh. (chuckles)
They're just amused
because you think
we do our own gardening.
(chuckling):
Oh. I get it.
I just, I just assumed
because you're all so fond
of flowers
I'm also fond of roast chickens.
Doesn't mean I want
to chop their heads off.
Why not? You'd be so good at it.
Alma, I love all
of your knickknacks.
ALMA:
Oh.
Especially
that painting of Paris.
You know, it's my favorite city.
Have you ever been?
Oh, yes. Oh
Many times.
Many times?
Tell me, where do you like
to stay when you're in Paris?
Oh, we-- Oh
Well, we always
Bertram, help me.
Where do we stay in Paris?
Hotel? Pied-à-terre?
Oh, that's it. Yes.
That's the one.
The Hotel Pied-à-Terre.
It's so charming.
The "Hotel Pied-à-Terre."
I think that's the name.
-(laughter)
-(doorbell rings)
Oh.
More guests.
-Uh, Bertram. Shall we?
-On my way.
(whispering):
You might have been more
helpful back there.
I don't lie as nimbly as you.
-Hello.
-Joan.
I hope you don't mind me
bringing my Aunt Martha.
Her doctor's appointment
ran late,
and there wasn't time
to get her home first.
I don't have to come in.
I can wait in the car.
JOAN:
Then complain all the way home
I abandoned you?
I'm not falling for that again.
The more the merrier. So
(chuckles)
Please come in.
This way. Yes. You, too.
Welcome. Welcome.
(both laughing nervously)
Take the old woman
to the dining room.
She's clearly in a foul mood.
I don't want her ruining
my party for the nice ladies.
When do they arrive?
Think, uh,
think that's enough tip?
Sure.
I'll take it over to Judy.
We need to hurry if we're
going to make that movie.
All right. (grunts)
♪
Sid Hemple.
What're you doing here?
What do you think, Mr. Loomis?
I think you're following me.
Doesn't feel good, does it?
Knowing you're being watched.
Is there another way
out of this place?
Through the kitchen. Why?
We got a situation.
There's no time to explain.
Okay. Follow me.
Vern, who is that creep?
The husband of
one of my clients.
-He looks angry.
-Yeah, well,
I know what she'll
be getting in alimony.
Trust me, he's furious.
Where do you think
you're going, Loomis?
Look, just calm down, Sid.
All right?
We-we don't want any trouble.
That's too bad
because you got it.
In buckets.
Dee.
-Go back into the diner.
-The hell I will.
VERN:
Do what I'm telling you!
Vern!
(grunting)
DEE:
Hey!
Don't you touch him!
(groaning, grunting)
-Ah!
-OFFICER: Hey!
What are you doing?
Help! This man just attacked us!
Stop!
Vern, did he cut you?
Your leg. How bad is it?
-Let me see.
-Okay. I'm fine.
I said I was fine.
Oh. You're kind
to look after me.
And I'm sorry
I spoiled your party.
Oh, it's not my party.
I'm delighted you're here.
Well, you're the only one.
I don't fit in
with my niece's fancy friends.
Well, do you want to
know a secret?
Neither do I.
(chuckles)
And I'm not sure
my wife does either.
-Refills.
-MARTHA: Oh.
-Martha? Are you all right?
-Uh
Never get old, Bertram.
Oh, you lose so much.
Your home, your freedom,
your health.
Your health?
Are you ill?
I'm falling apart.
Oh, but you don't want to hear
how sick I am.
Oh, but I do.
I really do.
ALMA:
Does anyone else need wine?
Well, I could
certainly use some.
The week I have had.
Well, first, my sister dumps
Aunt Martha on my doorstep.
Then I met my 24-year-old son's
new girlfriend, Myra.
Chip is dating a twice-divorced
fry cook and--
get this-- she's 36.
-No.
-Yes, so
So, pour like
there's no tomorrow.
Thirty-six?
(chuckles) That's what?
12 years older?
I know.
He is tossing his life away.
No, no, no.
What I'm saying is,
it's not that much
of an age difference.
Right?
Grace, you're out of tea.
I'll make some more.
JOAN:
Maybe I didn't make this clear.
Chip wants to marry Myra.
-(all gasping)
-Ah. I mean,
how can I get grandchildren
when this dame
is five minutes
away from menopause?
I hate cradle robbers.
MAVIS:
Oh. You just want
to shake them and say,
"Honey, that kid on your arm
who makes you feel so young,
is making you look really old."
-GRACE: It's so sad.
-JOAN: It's sad.
-MAVIS: Yes, it is sad.
-JOAN: It's sad.
Excuse me.
-Do you need more wine?
-Actually,
I was wondering
if you had anything stronger.
Oh, you mean like spirits?
Yes.
(chuckling):
Of course.
(clears throat)
Is everything all right?
-Oh, I'm just having a bad day.
-Oh.
Oh. Rye whiskey?
Oh
Well, I guess beggars
can't be choosers.
(Alma chuckles nervously)
It's hard for me to imagine
Rita Castillo having a bad day.
Why? Because I'm rich?
Because you're so beautiful.
-(gasps) Ooh. That hurt.
-Oh.
Do you have any ginger ale?
Yes. (clears throat)
You probably
take your looks for granted.
But believe me,
you're breathtaking.
(laughs)
Well, I used to be.
Beauty like yours doesn't fade.
You'll be stunning
until your dying day.
You don't know what I would
give to look in the mirror,
just once, and see a face
like yours gazing back at me.
Why, even standing here now,
talking to you
like we're two old friends,
I
I feel like I've
won the lottery.
I'm babbling, aren't I?
I always seem
to do that with you.
(chuckles)
What you must think of me.
I think you're a very nice lady.
(laughs)
Probably too nice for this club.
Though you do seem to have
a few tricks up your sleeve.
How do you mean?
Alma, if you've been to Paris,
I've been to the moon.
I'm so embarrassed about that.
I-I do, I know better
than to put on airs.
Oh, you weren't putting on airs.
You were putting on armor.
-Armor?
-Mm-hmm.
Like that dress.
Now, come on. That's never been
in your closet.
No. You're right. I, um
borrowed it.
Well, good for you.
I admire women
who try to remake themselves.
Reject the hand they were dealt,
become someone new.
Smarter, prettier, stronger.
When women like us
do it well enough,
no one can imagine
we were ever anyone else.
(giggles)
I feel like you have
so much to teach me.
Well, maybe I will.
My time has freed up a bit.
I can use a new project.
That mean you'll let me
be in the club?
Sure.
Under one condition.
You got to start stocking
better booze.
(doorbell rings)
Oh, hey.
I-I really need to see Rita.
She told me you cheated on her
with a fat girl.
She doesn't want
to ever see you again.
I know she's mad.
But I don't got a cent.
And I need a place
to sleep tonight.
Uh, is there any way
you could give me ten bucks?
I-I'm begging.
For God's sake. Wait here.
(sighs)
Do I know you?
Uh
I don't think so.
I do.
You work for the dry cleaner.
Oh.
Yeah. That's me.
I'm Catherine,
Mr. Castillo's daughter.
Don't move.
I took this
out of my household account.
But I'm on a budget,
so don't ask for more.
How much is it?
Six dollars and 52 cents.
-Well (scoffs)
-(footsteps approaching)
I'm so glad I caught you.
I don't know if these pants
can be salvaged.
You see, my papa,
he's not well.
So, he has his "accidents."
Just clean them
as best as you can.
Don't you worry, ma'am.
We'll get your father's pants
as good as new.
I forgot.
You still owe me 20,
for those linens last week.
Thanks.
If it's not too forward
of me to say, ma'am,
that scarf looks lovely on you.
Thank you.
What a charming young man.
Hmm.
So, you're sure
that it's cancer?
Yes.
And the pain is intolerable.
But I've gone on
about my suffering long enough.
How bored you must be.
No, it's fine.
In fact, if you
ever want some company
(gasps)
You would come visit
an old windbag like me?
Oh. What a dear man you are.
(both chuckling)
-(laughter)
-And then, after all that,
I had to put up
all the ornaments myself.
(laughter)
Why didn't
your husband help you?
Oh, don't get me started
on my husband.
RITA:
Oh, Joan.
No one has to get you started.
You're self-winding.
(laughter)
Is that your way of saying
I've been dominating
the conversation?
(laughter)
Fine.
Alma, the powder room is?
-Just down the hall.
-Thank you.
(scoffs) Honestly?
A ten-minute story about
hanging Christmas decorations?
Don't be mean, Rita.
I-I adore Joan. I do.
It's just,
she's such a damn chatterbox.
(chuckles)
Don't you agree, Alma?
ALMA:
Oh, um
Well, I-I-I could listen to
Joan talk about herself all day.
And
if I get into the club,
I suppose I will.
(laughter)
You said your wife didn't fit in
with my niece's friends.
Sounds to me,
she's fitting in just fine.
(laughter)
Alma.
Do you have a dog?
We're taking care
of our neighbor's. Why?
You better put it on a leash.
It's in your garden,
digging like mad.
(gasps)
(growling)
-(growling)
-What are we going to do?
(panting):
Tie up the dog.
Get a shovel and some fertilizer
from the toolshed.
Cover the body.
I'll keep the ladies inside
until you're done.
JOAN:
Come, Aunt Martha.
It's time to go.
And hurry.
Alma, there you are.
We were just saying
our goodbyes.
You're leaving? So soon?
Well, you've been very gracious,
but we don't want
to overstay our welcome.
No. You can't leave.
Oh. Why?
It's not safe.
We're-we're looking after
our-our neighbor's dog.
Vicious little beast,
it's already bitten
several people this week.
We had him tied up out back,
but he got loose.
Bertram is subduing him.
But while he does,
let's just stay safe and sound.
It's been too nice a party to
end in shrieks and ankle bites.
Just how dangerous is he?
Ah, you know what would help
pass the time is music.
(chuckles) Mavis, I know that
your manicurist will scold you,
but would you play something
for us?
-Play? Sure.
-Oh.
-You know, I sing as well.
-Oh.
As well as who?
Oh, Rita.
I'm sure she sings marvelously.
Ladies, gather round now.
Mavis is going to dazzle us.
All right.
Now, this is a little something
I used to sing in college.
(plays ascending scale)
In olden days
a glimpse of stocking ♪
Was looked on
as something shocking ♪
Now heaven knows ♪
Everybody sing.
ALL:
Anything goes ♪
Rocco. Rocco!
Come here!
Writing prose ♪
-(barking)
-What are you doing? No.
The world has gone mad today ♪
And good's bad today ♪
And black's white today ♪
And day's night today ♪
When most guys today ♪
That women prize today ♪
Are just silly gigolos ♪
So though I'm not
a great romancer ♪
-(barking)
-Oh, shush!
When I propose ♪
Anything goes ♪
Anything
goes ♪
Anything goes. ♪
So how's he doing?
He refuses
to go to the hospital.
Vern.
I'm fine.
I just needed a few stitches.
I need you
to stay put for a sec.
You still
got to sign a release form.
(indistinct chatter)
So
Why didn't you tell me
about your leg?
You mean the one that looks like
a charred piece of barbecue?
Golly. I'm not sure.
Is that why
your girl dumped you?
I wrote her from a hospital bed
in France,
and I told her
I got hurt real bad.
She wrote back saying
I served my country,
and she was proud of me.
That it didn't matter to her.
But when I got back home
and she saw
The look on her face was
She didn't handle it well?
No.
She broke up with me
a week later.
That's why you haven't dated
anyone else?
You just gave up on love?
I couldn't stand to see that
look on another woman's face.
Besides, there's
there's worse things
than being alone.
Hey.
I'm right here,
and I'm not going anywhere.
ROHBIN:
Now, what is going on here?
Rohbin.
You know, I thought I smelled
cheap cologne.
(chuckles)
That's Detective Rohbin
to you now, Loomis.
Mike and I,
we used to work together
back when I was on the force.
This here is Dee Fillcot.
Is this guy bothering you,
ma'am?
Because I can arrest him
right now.
No. You don't need to do that.
See
I'm his girl.
Is that so?
Yeah.
She's my girl.
(laughing)
ALMA:
It was lovely having you.
I think we should sing
at every party, don't you?
-(laughter)
-Oh, my goodness.
(sighs) Thanks again, Alma.
I can't remember when
I've had a better time.
It was truly my pleasure.
I do hope I'll see you all
again soon.
I'm absolutely sure you will.
(both giggling)
Bye.
ALMA:
Oh, Bertie.
It was a triumph.
The last thing Rita
said to me was
What're you doing?
The party's over.
The sooner we return
Mrs. Yost's things, the better.
I'm not sure I agree.
What?
We can't keep these things.
Well
It's not as if Mrs. Yost
is going to miss them.
And today was such a success.
If, by some miracle, I
I do get into the club,
I'll be expected
to host the ladies again.
How will I explain
the disappearance
of all of our nicest things?
You'll make something up.
Apparently,
you're quite good at that.
I don't like your tone.
I don't like yours.
I want our things back.
I liked my home the way it was.
I like you the way you were.
I love the woman
in this photograph.
Well, I don't!
In fact, I hate her.
She wanted so much out of life.
Others convinced her
that she wasn't worthy.
So, she told herself
to be happy with the scraps
that were thrown her way.
She gobbled them up
with gratitude.
One day, she realized that
she deserved more.
That's what Dee and I
are to you, is it? Scraps?
Of course not.
My family is my heart.
And I have been happy
within these four walls.
But there's a big,
beautiful world out there
I've never been a part of.
The women in-in
this Garden Club,
they can be my tour guides.
They can introduce me
to everything life has to offer.
Bertie
Help me be the woman
I want to be.
Let's bury the old Alma.
Whatever you want, my love.
I know some of the girls
want to nominate Ada Coy
for the new spot, but I think
we have to consider Alma.
Mm. She'd be an unusual choice.
But I really like her.
Me, too.
Rita, what do you think?
I think Alma is absolutely
Elysian Park Garden Club
material.
Lovely.
I will schedule a vote
with the whole club.
Um, I'll call Sue,
and I'll make sure that
Well, we could have it
at my house.
NARRATOR:
As Rita watched
the Fillcots kiss,
she had the strangest sensation.
She actually envied Alma.
For her happy marriage,
her crooked little home,
and her simple little life.
And for a moment,
she wondered if maybe Alma
had something to teach her
about attaining true happiness.
But that thought vanished
with the arrival
of an oddly familiar face.
♪
When Rita realized
who this girl was,
her envy was washed away,
and replaced with an emotion
far more insidious.
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