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Point of Terror (1971)
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I lent a deafened ear to all the sounds of sadness I watched with blinded eyes the looks of loneliness Broke and heartless Won't give a damn if you're down and dying Oh I'm cold and heartless Running wild and running free This is me, yeah, this is me Born against the wall I had to learn the hard way Armed with that in mind I had to stalk my prey Cold and heartless Won't give a damn if you're down and dying Oh I'm broke and heartless And as proud as I can be This is me, world Yes, this is me People say that love is stronger than hate But with my luck I bet that love Will come too late Born against the wall I had to learn the hard way Armed with that in mind I had to stalk my prey Broke and heartless Won't give a damn if you're down and dying Oh I'm broke and heartless Like a storm that rips the sea This is me You can't change the way I am This is me There's no one else I want to be This is me Running wild, running free This is me This is me This is me Like a storm that rips the sea This is me You can't change the way I am This is... Hi there. I'm Andrea Hilliard. Mind if I sit down? Go ahead, it's a public beach. Mm, it's my beach. You mean I'm trespassing? That depends. Well, you must like your privacy. I know I like mine. Oh, please, don't go. Hey, what's your name? Tony Trelos. How do you do, Tony Trelos? Drums? No, I'm a singer. Oh, where? Lobster House. Oh, my old hangout. I haven't been there in months. You outta come down and catch a show sometime. I'll do that. Yeah, two shows a night. Yes, I know. No cover. And no minimum. You're not leaving already. Remember, I'm a working boy. Say, we were just getting started. We? When can I see you again? Like I said, I'm at the Lobster House. Why don't you come down and catch my show? I'll do that. Thanks for the use of your, uh, private beach, huh? Oh, anytime. No cover, no minimum. Yeah, I'll remember that. Hi, Sally. Hi. You do a good job, Charlie. Do you do the dishes at home? With TV trays? How's my man? Oh, better now. Your lady friends are out there in droves tonight. Yeah, same old tired faces. Well, give 'em a good show. Easy with dance, huh? Save those for me. Hey, come here. Mm, down boy. You know I like to warm up before a show. Tony, you'll spoil your make-up. Mm. Tony, I have to get back on the floor. Yeah, that's a good idea. Tony- Stop. I'm stopping, I'm stopping- - You're really quite efficient. Oh, I'm very good with my hands. So you tell me. I'd be happy to show you. You have a real hangup about these things, don't you, Charlie? Mm, I got a hangup about your hang ups. It must be something from your childhood. I was deprived. And now you're depraved. Honest, baby, I got a thing for you. Put it in a box and tie it with a ribbon. Now who's depraved? Alright, Romeo, what about your wife? All she wants to do is eat. Then you've got something in common. Hey, where's Tony? Isn't it time for the second show? He's in the dressing room getting ready. Having trouble? With these things, who wouldn't? I wouldn't. That is enough. Ladies and gentleman, the Lobster House proudly presents, Tony Trelos! This is what I am And what I'll always be A drifter of the heart Until love changes me Take me for myself Let your mind run free And find what lies ahead Across the open sea I've been right and I've been wrong And I've been in-between On the tips of my fingers I balance all my dreams 'Cause it's something I can't keep I only seem to borrow I play the game Hard and fast Like there's no tomorrow This is what I am And what I'll always be A drifter of the heart Until love changes me Take me for myself Let your mind run free And find what lies ahead Across the open sea If things go right and I'm on top Love would be around Like the wind they'll all be gone Whenever I am down My constant lonely searching life ls the price I have to pay To do the things I want to do And live this life my way This is what I am And what I'll always be A drifter of the heart Until love changes me Take me for myself Let your mind run free And find what lies ahead Across the open sea This is what I am And what I'll always be A drifter of the heart Until love changes me Oh take me for myself Let your mind run free And find what lies ahead Across the open sea Take me for myself Let your mind run free And find what lies ahead Across the open sea Baby this is what I am Order me a drink. I've gotta go change, I'll be back in a minute. Well, I see you made a big hit with the upper register. Yeah, who's that? The one you were playing up to. Who do you mean? You didn't know she was Madame National Records? Well, well. Don't get so excited, there's a Mister National Records. Yeah, well, he's not sitting with her, though, is he, baby? No. Well, then there's nothing to worry about, huh? I'll see you later. How much later? Much. Sorry I took so long. You're good. It's quite a show you put on. Thank you. Tell me, do you ever put it out? What? Your back. No. Hey, so you like my act, huh? Very much. I'm surprised somebody hasn't picked you up, out a record. Well, the last one I cut cost a small fortune. Did it sell? I heard it once on a local radio station. I'd like to hear it. Anytime. What's wrong with now? okay- I mean, I'm through for the night. Let's go. Who's your decorator, Bela Lugosi? No, I did it myself. With what, a shovel? Well, what's a poor boy to do? Anything to get out of this. Well, I spend more time on the beach than I do in the dump anyway. I'm glad. What'll you have, bourbon and water, bourbon and soda or bourbon and bourbon? Oh, surprise me. This didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted, but you'll be able to get an idea of my voice on records. I watched with blinded eyes the looks of loneliness Broke and heartless Won't give a damn if you're down and dying Oh I'm broke and heartless Oh, you can do much better than that. Got any ideas? Yeah, like taking it to a different studio. Oh, I can dig your style, alright, but not those arrangements. Maybe added stings, or, sure. Background voices. If you put in background noises, you could fill in all those empty spots, and then, There I go, talking shop. No, no, no, go ahead. I mean, what you're saying is right. See that? You do need help. Who doesn't? Did you ever hear of National Records? Sure, they're the biggest. Well, that's me. Or at least, it's my husband. That is, it was until his accident. He's an invalid now, and I more or less run the business. How about that? How about that? You want help, don't you? Sure, maybe something in writing? Oh, you don't trust me. No. Hello? No, I don't need any liquor deliveries tonight. Don't you think I'd have your number? Sure. I'll have my secretary draw up the necessary contracts. I'll give you a call in a day or two. I see you didn't waste any time. Hey, come on in! I thought she'd never leave. What happened? She digs me, baby! She flipped for the record of my act, and everything! Tony, put me down! I wouldn't bank on it. The secretary's drawing up the contracts. Believe it when you see it. She plays games, Tony. You're just one of her toys. Yeah, well, how do you know so much about her, huh? She's an old fixture. She collects men like she drinks, one at a time, all in a row. Not me, she doesn't. I've seen her in action. And you've seen my action, baby. Your moneys on a winner. I'll play it cool. For your sake, Tony, I hope so. Is it that cut and dry? She's a woman, isn't she? Her husband's an invalid. It's as simple as that. You make it sound so cold. Well, it's a cold world, baby. Not to everyone. Well, don't worry, I'll keep her occupied. I wanna be somebody. But you are someone. You have a job singing at the Lobster House. Oh, come on, get off it. These things take time. Yeah. Well, there's not that much time left for me. I've waited all my life. They used to laugh at me when I was a kid 'cause my old man was a shoeshine boy. While he was on his knees, my mother was on her back. I blew town when I was 14. I worked at odd jobs until I met this older woman. She wanted somebody young. How long did that last? Till the next one. Oh, Sally. You don't know what it's like wanting to be somebody. That's what I want, to be somebody. It's all I've ever wanted. And I'll do anything to get it. Anything- - I'm glad I don't want anything that badly. Well, it'll work out. It's got to. Your mother and father? She died from an occupational disease, he drank himself to death. They're better off. You know, when I got my first job singing, nobody laughed. Nobody. I was good. From that time on, the only thing that counted was my voice. Weren't you ever in love? Sally, you're the only one I've ever been able to open up to. Well, at least I'm good for something. Baby, you're good for a lot of things. You take me like I am, huh? No questions asked. That's something, isn't it? When I make it, baby, I'm gonna buy you a kite made out of hundred dollar bills. With my luck, the string will break. No more talk, darling, huh? Hey, come here. Let's go for a swim. Now, wait a minute, wait a minute. What do you mean that shipment hasn't been sent out yet? They were supposed to be in New York two days ago. I told Mrs. Hilliard about it, did you check with her? Well, why not? What do you think I pay you for? Look, you know it's impossible for me to come down to the office, and I expect you to assume leadership in my absence. Mrs. Hilliard damn sure isn't. I see. Alright. Alright, she's here at the house now, I'll ask her. I'll get back to you. His name is Tony, Tony Trelos. Andrea? Andrea, I wanna talk to you right away. Right away. Dirty bitch. Can he sing? Oh, he's good. Does he have a brother? Seriously, chickie, you better be careful. You know Martin's a very jealous man. Martin's a wheelchair. And who's fault is that? His own. If he hadn't been so damn suspicious, he never would have driven that car off the road. He expects me to be a wet nurse to him. I've got news for Martin, I've got big news for him. But he's given you so much. I've earned every cent of it. Look, honey, I'm on your side, remember? I'm just worried he's gonna find out about this little affair you're having. Fat chance. I need some ice. While you're up. Wait till you see him, Fran. He's special. They all are, at first, honey. No, I mean it. He has big, wide eyes, fantastic body, and a waist slimmer than yours. Thanks a lot. Have fun with him, baby. Play around a bit. But don't get yourself in too deep. I'll take you over to the Lobster House tonight. I can't wait for you to see him. If you knew how much I hate the sound of that chair. You didn't answer my call. Hello, Martin. What's the matter, are you deaf or something? We were deep in conversation, I guess I just didn't hear you, Martin. Oh, you just didn't hear me. Of course you didn't hear me, how could you hear me? You left the phone off the hook! I wanna talk to you. Now. I was just, - Don't go, Fran. No, I have some appointments, I'll let myself out. - Call me later. - Mhm. Bye, Martin. I never liked that woman. I told you to lay off that stuff. Oh, what do you want, Martin? I hear you haven't been to the office in a few days. Why? I'm talking to you. So, talk. You were supposed to take care of a shipment going to New York, you didn't, now I'm out a couple of thousand dollars. Are you listening to me? No, of course not. You drink too damn much! Don't start on me, Martin! It's because of your drinking that I'm in this chair. I don't have to remind you of that, do I? Martin, I have a headache this big with your name on it. The hell with your headache. Look, you either straighten up and take care of business, Are you threatening me, Martin? Yes, I'm threatening you. May I just remind you, I married you, I gave you everything, you never had a... Yes, yes, yes, yes, Martin! And whatever happened to us? We were happy for a while. Stop it. And I need you, now more than ever. I hate running the business, you keep forcing me to do it. Why, because it cuts into your style? And I hate your being suspicious, always accusing me of running around, spying on me! Well, you do see other men. I have my own life to lead! You do remember, Andrea, what we did? I didn't have your kind of hate for my wife. But, you had enough inside you for both of us. It worked, it worked, it worked. ' Stop it! Alright, then what is all this talk about, "I have my own life to lead?" No, we're in this thing together to the end, you and I. Together, you understand? We're married, very married. And you have an obligation to me. And you have one to me! One which you are incapable of fulfilling. Don't tell me, Tony's not here. Where is Prince Charming? Tony is taking a shower. Hm, how cozy. Playing doctor? I see you're a regular fixture around here. I'll tell Tony you're here. Oh, please, don't bother. I'm sure you must have something to do, somewhere to go? I was just leaving, anyway. Good. Bye! Hey, Sally, throw me a towel. I think there's one out there on the chair. Excuse me for not shaking your hand. It's perfectly alright. The view from here is marvelous. Where's Sally? Oh, she left. Had a Scout meeting. It's Mumms. It's too rich for me. Oh, come on. This girl, serious? We're close friends. I see. Kissing cousins. Look, you didn't come here to talk about her, did you? I certainly didn't. I came to see you. It's been a week, how about our deal? These things take time. Such an impatient little boy. You playing with me? I thought you were a woman of action. I wasn't bluffing. Action is what we're talking about. It's been a week, I haven't seen any. Look, all I have to do is pick up that phone, And dial. You won't forget our arrangement? I won't forget. Mike Abrams, please. Mrs. Hilliard. Hello, Mike? Andrea. Mike, I found a singer with one hell of a voice. I want him under contract. He's polished, professional. Mm, three years. Well, of course options. Tony Trelos. Trelos: T-R-E-L-O-S. S, is in sex. We'll be in in the morning. No, I want it done immediately. You'll meet him then. Don't worry, this one's different, he'll hit. Thank you, Mike. Well? Starting tomorrow, you're in my hands. Why wait until tomorrow? I have a dream to desperation Waiting for some word or sign Now it's time for celebration Her eyes told me she was mine Life beats turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life beats turning into love beats Moving in taking over me Life's a drummer but in my heart's a drum Love the music gotta get me some Take it from the top! It was okay, but take it, I'm sorry. Okay, yeah I got it. Life beats turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life's a drummer and my heart's a drum Love the music gotta give me some Seems I spent my years searchin' For the answer to life's game Is it power Is it money Am I more than just a name Then last night for one small moment I looked behind her face All at once I got the message Everything fell into place Life beats turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life beats turning into love beats Moving in and taking over me Hello? Yes? Well, if you think he's that good, just go ahead and activate the contract and release the record. Sure, give it a big build-up. If it means money in my pocket, I'm all for it. But, let me tell you something. After this record, that's it. I'll see to it the son of a bitch doesn't make another record for the next five years. Hey, Fran, listen. If you're husband's such a teetotaler like you say, how come you're married, ya know? Clarence? He didn't even know I drank until one night I came home sober. Well, you ladies are gonna have to excuse me. Give 'em hell, honey. I'll see ya later, Tony. okay- - He's beautiful. Can I get you anything else? Two of the same. If I had what she's got, I'd have them dipped in gold. You're pretty satisfied with yourself, aren't you, chickie? You mean helping Tony? I mean the whole scene. What's he got to give you? Kicks. He's using you. We're using each other. Well, at least you're honest. Look, I hope you don't think I flipped for this guy. I mean, that would really be pretty foolish, wouldn't it? Martin needs me to hate, it's what keeps him alive. Oh, Andrea. Hate is no different than love. It's what keeps the world going. Don't worry about Martin. I can take care of him. The water's marvelous. Hey, do you think this is such a good idea? He might hear us. Martin take a pill at 11 o'clock. He's out cold. You know, you got a nice place here. It's got everything. Uh uh, I've got everything. I need help, will you? Yeah. You ready? Are you? Yep- Hey, I better be going, huh? It's 4 o'clock in the morning. Are you sure you won't stay and have another drink? Are you kidding? I'll call you in the morning, huh, baby? Good night. Good night, Tony. Martin! Yeah, Martin. You had to do it, didn't you? You had to bring him here, you had to throw him in my face! No, no, Martin, it's not what you think. No, no, it's not what I think. Then tell me, what is it? He's a client. He just cut a record for us, we were out discussing business. Sure, you think just because I'm confined to this chair that I don't know what's going on. Listen, I know all about him. Everything! The record, the contract, everything! Alright, alright. So, a man shows me a little attention, kisses me. From where I was sitting, it looked like you were doing all the work. Alright, I'll fix it so he never works again. You lose him and I'll fix you. So help me, I'll fix you, I'll divorce you, I'll cut you off without a cent. And you know I can do it. You know that, don't you? - Don't you? - Oh, I know, I know. I've lived with you enough years to know how vindictive you can be. Would you like to know why I've stayed with you all these years? Because I felt sorry for you, that's why, you miserable cripple. I hate you! Ow! " Ow!" No! To r0! Toro! Toro! Toro! Toro, toro, toro! Ole. "lnto your hands, I commend my spirit." "You will redeem me, O Lord, O faithful God." "You hate those who worship vain idols," "but my trust is in the Lord." "I will rejoice and be glad of your kindness," "when you have seen my affliction," "and watched over me in my distress," "not shutting me up in the grip of the enemy," "enabling me to move about at large." "Have pity on me, O Lord, for I am in distress," "with sorrow my eye is consumed, my soul, also, and my body." "For my life is spent with grief, and my" years with sighing. "My strength has failed through affliction," "and my bones are consumed." "For all my foes I am an object of reproach," "a laughingstock to my neighbors, and a" dread to my friends. "They who see me abroad flee from me. "I am forgotten like the unremembered dead, "I am like a dish that is broken. "I hear the whispers of the crowd, "that frighten me from every side, "as they consult together against me, "plotting to take my life. "But my trust is in you, O Lord. "I say, "You are my God." "In your hands is my destiny," "rescue me from the clutches of my enemies" "and my persecutors." You didn't know about her, did you? No, Andrea never mentioned Helayne. She never would, they hate each other. From where I'm standing, they look like old buddies. They have a lot to iron out. She hasn't seen the kid for years. She's been away at school. She never lived with Martin and Andrea? God, no. When Martin fell in love with Andrea, his wife wouldn't give him a divorce. But that didn't stop my chickie. No, it wouldn't. They carried on that affair right under the wife's nose. Made her life miserable, poor thing. Anyway, she was killed. Murdered by somebody who broke into the house. It hit Helayne hard, she was only 10. Chickie didn't want a kid around, anyway. She just wanted the luxuries. She went through a whole fortune in parties and yachts, and dances, dresses, the whole shot. She shipped Helayne from school to school, and when the kid finally turned 14, she sent her off to Europe. That's where she's been ever since. They never saw each other, then, huh? Oh, on holidays. But Andrea always managed to be off somewhere. Seems like a nice kid. Oh, she's a doll. And did you see the look in Andrea's eyes when she saw Helayne? Girl's turned into a real beauty. Yeah, she has. I think now, more than ever before, Andrea would like to have Helayne gone. Would she go back to Europe? I don't know. One thing for sure, they can't live with each other. They'd be fighting like animals. It's not gonna be too easy for chickie. It's Helayne's home, as well as Andrea's, now. What are they talking about out there? Business, I imagine. What else would be on Andrea's mind right now? There's National, and this house, and other properties, stocks, bonds, companies all over. Martin had a real little empire. And it belongs to both of them now. 50/50, right down the middle. I better be going. I mean, the only reason I came by is because Andrea asked me to. That was before she knew Helayne was coming. Leaving already? I better. Why? Helayne, remember? Playing Mother? I can't exactly ignore her. Honey, fix me another drink, will you please? You drink too much. I do everything too much! Yeah. Tony, what are you doing in my bag? Looking for some matches. Hey, what's this? Pick up pills, now don't be so nosy! Yeah, they go great with liquor. I'm leaving. What are you doing tomorrow? I'm up to my neck in lawyers. Why? Thought we might take a trip. Trip? Only takes two hours to get to Tijuana. Tijuana, what for? People get married there in 15 minutes. Oh, tony. Well, excuse me for laughing, but it struck me so funny. You've got to be kidding. But, why not? You're free now. I mean, Martin's dead. Well, exactly, free. Free to do as I please. I have plans. Plans that I don't fit into? You fit, you fit, but the way I want you to fit. Look, I had nine stinkin' miserable years of marriage. Yeah, well, you wanted me badly enough when he was alive, though, didn't you? Not as a husband. Look, you know what I need. You give me that. I'm satisfied. You don't, and I'll get someone who will. Look, I'm not one of those beach bums that you ran around with. No, you're not! At least they had a little class. Look who's talking about class. Money, money makes me class! It's what you haven't got. What you thought you'd have by marrying me. I can blow your entire career. A few words from me about how difficult you are, how talentless. So much so, that we're really afraid to release that record. Yes, I'd say I win, you lose. Ole. That's right baby, I never left, I saw it all. It was an accident, Tony. The police listed it as an accident. Mhm. I can change all of that. You bastard! Now who's got the cards stacked, hm? I'll tell them we were in it together. You think I'm afraid? If I go down, you come with me. You're bluffing, baby. You're scared. "Am I?" Here, then call the police. We'll see who's scared. No career, no money, nothing but a cell. You do exactly as I say from now on, Mr. Tony Trelos. And like the agent said, don't call me, I'll call you. Hey, Charlie, where's Sally? She went home, Tony. She wasn't feeling well. What's wrong? I don't know. Hi there, Lover. What are you doing here? I'm getting smashed. Where's Andrea? On a trip. Where'd she go? I don't know, she said she had to get away and think. Boy, was she in a foul mood. What did you two do, have a fight? Nope. Well, I sure hope she's better when she gets back. When's she coming back? In her mood, at least a month. Hey, Charlie, hit me again, will ya? And bring one for Curly. You sure you can handle another? Uh huh. If she has one more drink, Tony, she'll start stripping. I know, she's done it before. I'll get her out of here. Well, there she goes. Hey, what are you celebrating, huh? I'm taking a breather from my babysitting chores. Need a lift? Who else? I'm staying at the house while Andrea's away. That's not bad. It's a bore. All I do is sit around the house and worry. Easy does it, Tempest Storm. And what a house, huh? That's what I'd like to know. If I had all her money, and all her looks. Hey, hey, hey, come on. Something tells me I better take you home, huh? You Will? Let's go. Bye, Charlie. What do they see in him? Something they don't see in you, Charlie. Wee! Hey, where's your keys, huh? I refuse to be raped. Here. Ah. Yeah. Mm, yeah. Yeah. Weee. Hey, where's your room, huh? Up there. Ah. Hey, go straight to bed, huh? Mm, would you like to tuck me in? No, I guess you wouldn't. Ciao, Tony. Ciao. Hi. I remember you at Dad's funeral. Yeah, Tony Trelos. Helayne. I brought home a very drunk Fran. Oh, I see. Would you like a cup of coffee? No, thank you. Here's your keys. Her car is at the parking lot. She'll have to go down to pick it up tomorrow. I Will. Is it any good? So-so. Well, I better be going. Good night. Good night. Good morning, Helayne? Yeah, this is Tony Trelos. How's Fran? Hey, did you finish the book? That means you're free, then, huh? Listen, I know where there are two of the sweetest horses you've ever seen. You wanna go riding? Okay, I'll pick you up in 15 minutes. Yeah. Okay, goodbye. Life beats turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life's a drum but in my heart's a drum Love the music gotta get me some Seems I've spent my years searchin' For the answer to life's game Is it power Is it money Am I more than just a name Remember last night for one small moment I looked behind her face All at once I got the message Everything fell into place Life beats turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life beats turning into love beats Moving in and taking over me Life's a drum but in my heart's a drum Love the music gotta get me some Had enough? Well, I had enough for two people. You can really cook. Thank you. You know, I've been wanting to tell you this all week. I've just had a marvelous time. I've really had a lot of fun. I'm glad. I don't remember having as much fun as I've had. I have a dream to desperation Waiting for some word or sign Now it's time for celebration Her eyes told me she was mine Life beats turning love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life beats turning into love beats Moving in taking over me Life's a drummer and my heart's a drum Love the music gotta get me some Life beats turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life beats turning into love beats Movin' in and taking over me Life's a drum but in my heart's a drum Love the music gotta get me some Life keeps turning into love beats Love beats turning into life beats Life beats turning into love beats Movin' in and taking over me Hey! Hey, wait a minute, young lady. I wanna talk to you. - Come on. - I'm in a hurry! Oh, you've been in a hurry for a whole week now. Come on, sit down, I wanna talk to you. Tell me what you've been up to. Oh, Fran, he's wonderful. We just had so much fun. You found yourself a young man. Hey, look, I've gotta go and change. Tony will be here soon. Tony? I'm making dinner for him tonight. You've been seeing Tony? That's right. I think he is the most fascinating man I've ever met. And you've met so many. You know, he's different. And, he's so sweet. Tony? Sweet? He must want something. What do you mean? Look, honey, you're young. Very young and inexperienced. Take it from an old crow who's been around. Don't take him seriously. Why not? Well, what do you know about Tony. What he told me. Sure, sure, what he told you. Look, honey, he's okay as long as it's strictly for laughs. But do you really know what he's all about? Hey, look. All I have to know about him is that I like him very much. Do you know about Tony and Andrea? What do you mean? Oh, don't tell me you haven't guessed by now. I haven't wanted to think about it. But you must have known something was going on, didn't you? With Tony popping in and sneaking out all the time? Alright, I know. But that was his past. Honey, it's very much in his future. Hey, Fran, look, don't spoil this. This means too much to me. Well, don't go into this with your eyes closed. I won't. I don't want you to be hurt. I know, I won't be. You sure? I've never been so sure of anything in my life. Okay, you're a big girl now. Well, I guess there's no sense in my sitting around here doing nothing. I have a husband waiting home for me somewhere. I'm going to find him. I wish you luck. Oh, save the luck for yourself, honey. You're gonna need a lot of it with Tony. I'm gonna miss all this, and you. What do you mean? You know. I've gotta start thinking about going back. Helayne, don't go. Well, I can't stay here. With Andrea it wouldn't work. I really don't have any ties here. What about us? " Us?" Maybe first you would like to tell me about Andrea and you. You know? It's fairly obvious. That's all over. I wish I could believe you. It was just an arrangement, strictly business. With a little loving thrown in? I told you, that's all over now. She doesn't matter to me. Is it over, Tony? I swear. And what about her? I don't care. You know, I've seen her destroy people. She hated my father so. Sometimes, I'm even afraid of her. She won't destroy us. That's right, us. You and me. That sounds good. It is good. Helayne, you're all I've thought about since the moment I laid eyes on you. There's so much about me you don't know. I know enough. Well, then, know this. Until I met you, I never thought I could feel this way. It's like, wow, a whole new world to me. Tony, I love you. I love you. I never thought I'd say those words and mean it, but I do. I really do. We can get married, Helayne. When? Anytime you say, beautiful. Tonight. okay- We'll go after my last show. Money isn't everything. You gotta be out of your skull! Well, I've auctioned off everything I own for money. Well, you get ready to auction those off, call me. You couldn't afford them. What are you doing? I'm leaving baby. I don't need this place anymore. I've called you but you don't seem to be home. Yeah, what did you want? Tony, I've gotta talk to you. Yeah, what about? Us. "Us?" There's trouble, Tony. What kind of trouble? Do I have to spell it out for you? You can't be serious. Did you check with the doctor? Of course. What am I gonna do? Well, you know what to do, baby, huh? It's legal now, just tell them you were raped, that's all. What kind of a thing is that to tell me? Look, what the hell do you want me to say? It's okay, baby, you made a mistake, huh? You just made a mistake. Is that all you've got to say? Sally, find yourself a good doctor. I'll help you with some money. I don't need your money! Everything's gonna be alright, huh? I have to go away. Where to? On a trip. When are you coming back? Right away. Will you call me? Yeah, as soon as I get back. Call me, Tony! Yeah. Mrs. Trelos. Mrs. Tony Trelos. I love my new name. Mm. Mm. Sweet of Fran, giving us champagne. There's a bottle missing from the case. Oh. Wonder where it could be, huh? Happy? Mhm. Hey- Hey, that's not a regular cigarette, huh? I know. What else did they teach you in those fancy schools, hm? You do love me, don't you, Tony? Hello, Andrea. Tony? Is that you? What are you doing here? Where's Helayne? Sleeping, Mother. You didn't. We were married last night in Tijuana. Why? Why not? You certainly didn't waste any time, did you? Look, it's not what you think it is. No, of course not. I suppose you're gonna tell me you love her. You won't believe it, but it's true. I imagine it must have been pretty easy to make her fall for you. I told you you wouldn't believe it. You're damn right, I don't. I know you. All you're interested in is the money. Only now, Tony, there isn't any money. What do you mean? I mean you blew it! There's a stipulation in the will forbidding her to marry until she's 25. In the event she marries before then, she loses everything. I get it all. I'll take care of her myself. Would you mind telling me how? Well, there's the record. When it's released, I'll go from there. If, if, if it's released! You see, Tony? I'm still the dealer. Well, then you're dealing to an empty table, baby, 'cause I'll make it on my own. Don't make me laugh! I'll tell Helayne about us! Save your breath, she already knows. " Tony!" Tony, Tony, it doesn't have to change between us. It's over, Andrea. While I was away, Tony, I did a lot of thinking. It's no use. Tony, you know I do feel something for you. It's too late. No, it's not! Andrea, go to sleep, huh, baby? Sleep it off. Helayne and I are gonna be gone tomorrow, anyway. I won't let you go. Tony, you can still take care of little orphan Annie, and have me, and everything. It's too late, Andrea. A big, strong man like you, you ought to be able to take care of two women simultaneously. Remember, Tony, I have the house and all the money. Everything. I don't need you anymore. You expect Helyane to live on your salary? She's used to having money. She'll tire of you, mister, you just wait. You just wait! I'll chance it! Tony, I won't let you go! Tony! Tony! Tony, you said you liked me, you told me so. Please. I'm not interested. It was good enough before! Before, the price was right. Ugh! Cool it, baby! Tony. You'll find somebody else, I'm just not on the market anymore. Come here! I don't jump when you snap your fingers, anymore. " Tony!" Tony, I can't let you go! I killed Helayne's mother! I let Martin die! And I'll kill you before I let you out of my life! Ow! Oh my god! I found her about 6 o'clock this morning. A bunch of kids skindiving. Yeah, beautiful way to start the day. Mhm. Mhm. No, no. Uh uh. Yeah, yeah, we got positive ID. Mhm. Yeah, the stepdaughter and the brand new son-in-law. They didn't know she was home. She was out of town, they were down in Mexico getting married. Yeah. It checks out. Mhm. Yeah. Well. Well, the coroner says that she's loaded with barbiturates and alcohol. It could be, Ed. Mhm. Well, I found plenty of little reds in her medicine chest. And there's plenty of booze around the place. Mhm. Well, here's how I see it. She came home, yeah, she came home, had a few drinks too many, took a few pills, likewise, too many, wandered out to the point, slipped and fell over. No, I can't be sure she slipped. Will you cut the comedy, Ed? You know I didn't find any banana peels. Yeah. Suicide? No, no, no. No, nothing points to it. Ed, Ed, Ed. It's routine. It was an accident. Look, they're bringing her out now. I'll see you in about 20 minutes. Okay, what? Lunch? Are you kidding? I'm on a diet. I think it's a good idea the two of you taking this trip. It'll do you both good. Why did it have to happen? If only she'd call me to pick her up at the airport. Don't blame yourself, Fran. I don't know what I'm gonna do with myself without her. Look, talking about it's not gonna help anybody, huh? I'll get it. Hello? What do you want? No, I can't. I'm leaving on a trip. Alright, I'll see you in 15 minutes. Who was that? I gotta leave, baby. But you've got a plane to catch. Fran, take Helayne to the airport. Take a cab. I'll meet you there, okay? Okay. Hey, where are you going? I'll see you at the airport, huh, baby? I love you. Hi there. I'm Andrea Hilliard. This is me This is me This is me Like a storm that rips the sea This is me You can't change the way I am This is me |
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