 I'm Andy Fisher, WNAW News at 9 minutes after 10. Time for the Sears Radio Theatre. That's the theme from the Sears Radio Theatre. Tonight, a program of love and hate with Cicely Tyson as your hostess. Here's a preview. Oh Steve, they see a lot of people. That's their job. It doesn't mean you've got the part. I'm perfect for it. That's going to be a big movie. The great thing is, they don't want a name. They want an unknown. There are a lot of unknowns in this town. The Sears Radio Theatre will begin after this message from your local station. Hello world. I'm William B. Williams. I sure hope you are enjoying tonight's Mystery Theatre. Speaking of mysteries, he said, one of the great mysteries in radio for low these many years has been the fact that I've kept a job daily 10 to 1, which incidentally good odds to 10 to 1 here at WNAW. I do a show. The mystery is, as I said, how I stay on the air. Well, there are many ways of doing that. One way is to be related to the chairman of the board, which I am. Another way is to try so hard each day, which I do. Of course, the best way is just bring you the best in pop music, which I do too. So why don't we go back to the Mystery Theatre and I'll see you mornings from 10 to 1. Here's a tip from your better business bureau. When you shop, remember that there's more than just the price of the product to consider. There's also the reputation of the seller. And if you have a question about reliability, check with your local better business bureau. It's also good practice to check the warranty, what it does, and doesn't cover. It's also a good idea to find out if you have to pay for shipping if the merchandise must be returned, and check to see what other charges, if any, you're going to have to pay. Another way to be a careful shopper is to know something about the policies of the store or the seller. Consumers should find out what the return policy is. Does the store give cash refunds? Does it provide credit on future purchases? Does it allow returns only on certain products and not on others? Look, you better get all the facts before you buy. This has been a consumer tip from your better business bureau. This is Cicely Tyson. No matter what color we are, what language we speak, how we worship, or what customs we follow, there's a little recording machine in our minds. A sort of television set or movie screen that can return on any time, day or night. It's about to happen to Steve Corrie as he shows his small daughter some old photographs. Daddy, who's that boy in the white suit and hat? That's your daddy when he was a sailor. Cheat first, you look so young. Well, that's because I was. Tell me the truth now. Do you think your daddy was handsome? Yeah, I guess so. But I like it better now because I didn't know you then. Steve's daughter doesn't know it, but she's just turned on her father's recording machine. Angie, why don't you go in the bedroom and watch TV with your brother? Okay. There he goes. The feet up on the coffee table, the eyes closing. He's remembering when he got off the aircraft carrier and headed for Hollywood, California. He's going to remember a lot of things that happened to him. And then he's going to remember how he almost didn't survive. And that's only the beginning of our story. Our stars, Stanley director and Joan McCall. The Sears Radio Theater is brought to you by Sears Robot and Company. Sears, where America shops for value. I know. We'll give mom a Sears best food processor with attachments. Oh, sure, money bags. Listen, Sears chopped $10 off, so it's only $49.99. Three of us could buy it, but would mom like a Sears food processor? Sure. Complete with four attachments. It can quickly need bread, chopped meat, shred cheese, pureed tomatoes. Hey, pizza! Sears best food processor only $49.99, saved $10 till May 26th. 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All items available at most larger Sears retail stores. Steve's recording machine is turned on to the year 1957. The place? Hollywood, California. The event? Steve arrives in town. He heads for the bar he and his Navy buddies used to visit when they were on Liberty. Hey Mike, who turned out the lights? Who's that? It's me, Steve Corey. Who? Come on, Mike. You know me. I come in here all the time. I mean, whenever I've been in town on Liberty. On Liberty? Steve Corey. Oh, yeah. Well, Steve, how are you? I didn't recognize you without your sailor suit. What are you, AWOL? I'm out. Come on, let's celebrate my freedom. Drinks for everybody on me. Oh, you got great timing. There's only five people in the place. What's the matter? Things slow? Business will pick up. Fear not. Steve Corey's here for good. You drink Scotch, right? Right, with water. See, and you thought you didn't remember me. Ah, it's all coming back. You're from back east, right? Yeah, Philly. Me? I'm from Chicago. You going back? No way. This is my town. I'm going to put my name all over it. That's right. You're an actor. Compliments from Steve Corey, the next... Hey, who do you want to be, Steve? How about Marlon Brando? Good choice. You kind of remind me of him. Compliments from Steve Corey, the next Marlon Brando. Hey, you're all welcome. Hey, Mike, how come you're always behind the bar working? I know you own this place, so why don't you have somebody work for you? I like to work. Excuse me, young man. I don't mean to interrupt, but I just wanted to thank you for the drink. That was very nice. It's been a long time since anyone bought me a drink. I can't believe that. I bet everybody buys you drinks, a pretty lady like you. Well, I used to be pretty when I was young. Well, I happen to like older women. Oh, thank you. You know, I couldn't help overhearing your conversation before the fact that you're an actor. I'm psychic. Do you believe in that? The way I feel now, I believe in everything. Well, sometimes I get these feelings, and sometimes they come true. I've got a feeling about you. Good or bad? Oh, good, of course. You're going to be an actor, a big actor, even bigger than Marlon Brando. I knew there was something about you I liked. Mike, give this lady another drink. We have a lot of actors who stay in this hotel. Anybody I'd know? You'll meet them. That's not what I meant. Would I know them from the movies? Look around. If you were a successful actor, would you stay here? Hmm, I guess not. Another thing, there's no cooking and no parties in the room. That's perfect for me. I don't cook and I just got into town, so I don't have any friends yet. Once a week the maid changes the sheets and cleans your room. There's a pay phone in the hallway if you need it, and like the sign on the door says, we don't give change. Here's your room. There's no view. I wanted a view. Look, I'm busy. This is the only room we have left. Do you want it or not? I guess I'll take it. That'll be two weeks in advance. Hey, Mom, guess who? Steve. Yeah, you're so smart. Who's my best girl? So where are you? On the other end of the phone. How's Pop? Don't change the subject. Your little boy got an honorable discharge. Congratulations. When are you coming home? We haven't seen you in a long time. I look the same. I'll send you a picture as soon as I get some professional ones made. I'm going to stay in California. I miss you already. Look, it's not forever. I'm a fast worker. I'll become a big star, and then I'll be able to buy you your dream house. Very nice. But meanwhile, how are you going to live? You never were too good at doing things for yourself. The Navy taught me a lot. I'm staying in a nice hotel until I get settled. Don't worry, Mom. I'll be okay. With Pop. I'm right here on the extension. I hang up, Francis. I want to talk to my son. Steve, you take care of yourself, and you call once a week. Okay, Mom. Don't let her get to you. 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How marvelous to be young and have dreams. Except that you eventually have to wake up. All right, class. Class, before we start, I'd like to introduce a new student, Steve Corey. Steve, for tonight, I'd like you to just observe, see how we do things. First, let's do a couple of improvisations. Then we'll get into our scenes. The location is the zoo, the gorilla cage. Gary, you be the gorilla. Barbara, you and Kent play a marriage couple arguing outside the gorilla cage. Gary, you try to get their attention. Okay, let's have fun with it. Gary, not so obvious. More from within. Thank you, class. We did some good work tonight. See you Thursday. Vicki, Steve, stay for a minute, please. Vicki, how are you doing time-wise? Can you handle another scene? Yes, I'll be happy to. Good, good. Why don't you and Steve get together and work something out? Hi. How's tomorrow? Fine. Here's my address. I get home from work around six. Come about 6.30. Think about what scenes you'd like to do. You see, I don't know my way around L.A. that well, so I get myself enough time in case I got lost. But I didn't get lost. Come in. This is some apartment. Thank you. The last time I saw these many paintings in one room, I was in a museum. Don't you like paintings? They're all right, I guess. What are on your walls? Nothing. Nothing? Your mother didn't put anything on the walls? No. My mother is the type of woman who is very neat, extremely neat. In order to put a painting on a wall, she would have had to put a nail in that wall. In her mind, and this is only my opinion, that would have ruined the wall. Why does that woman have a swan's neck? That's a Modigliani. He painted all his women like that. That's what made him famous. You like that kind of stuff, huh? I see you've got a lot of records. What's with all this long hair? You buy them? Some. Most are presents from boyfriends. Boyfriends? Have you got one of those things now? Yes. You like them? Well, what kind of a question is that? You're getting too personal. What scene would you like to do? I don't know. Something that shows what a good actor I am. I think you might be good in a scene from Golden Boy. Sure. Sure, sure, sure. Give everybody a machine gun but me. I was a tough kid. Sure, sure. What are you doing? John Garfield? Sure, sure. What does that have to do with Golden Boy? Nothing. I just felt like doing my John Garfield impersonation. Who turned out the lights? Where have you been? Everybody's been asking for you. I didn't know I was so popular. You are in this bar when you buy drinks for people all the time. I was getting worried about you. You're a crazy kid. Listen, can I talk to you like a father? Let me ask my mother. Steve, you spend money like there's no tomorrow. You're not in the Navy now. You were able to blow your bread and you always had the ship to go back to where you slept it off. They fed you, they gave you clean clothes. You still act like you can go back to the ship. Stop blowing your money. You're going to need it one day. You know something? You're right. You're right. What can I say? Don't say anything. Start thinking before you do things, okay? Okay. Here's a red quarter. Go play some music. You don't have anything I like. What are you talking about? You love the music on my jukeboxes. I'm tired of it. You should get some new music. Something different. Like how about some Beethoven or Brahms or Tchaikovsky. That sure is different. You don't mind if I don't take your suggestion. I mean, in the 20 years that I've owned the palace bar, you're the first one who's requested those guys. Before I put any new artists on the jukebox, I wait until I get at least three requests. I think I'm getting too classy for this bar. Give me my usual. Just a minute, Mr. Corey. Hey, you call me Steve. The owner has requested that I collect the money owed him before I allow you to return to your room. Do you have it? I really miss the fancy pants. Well, I don't have it. I'll give it to you in a few days. You said that a few days ago. Now, your government check came in the mail today. Where's the money? Well, who do you think you are? That's none of your business. Now, where do you think you're going? Yes. Your belongings have been taken out of your room. You can have them back after your bill is paid. You can't do that. I need those things. You can't take a guy's stuff. I'm really sorry, Steve. It's my job. You call me Mr. Corey. Me. Who is me? Don't you know who you are? Clock in the morning. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry for bothering you at this hour, but I don't know. I shouldn't have come. I'll go away. Forget I was here. Oh, get back here. You can't just come to my door at four o'clock in the morning, safer yet I came and walk away. Why did you come here? I've got no place to go. I got kicked out of my room. I got no money. I was walking around the street for, I don't know, a couple of hours. I got tired. I got cold. You're the only person I know, and I only know you a little bit. Your couch looks so good. Can I sleep on it? Just for tonight. I promise. Tomorrow I'll figure something out. Please. Come on in. You're not only beautiful, you're nice. Theatre will continue after this message from your local station. In your spine, there's a creeping sensation at the back of your neck. You're listening to CBS Radio Mystery Fair. I'm E. G. Marshall, your host for these hour-long dramas of suspense, adventure and the macabre. Heard seven times a week on most of these stations. Here's a sample of what we mean. Quiet, man. Listen. And you'll hear it. It came from the bow, a cane and a sobbing of a little child. And then it changed as I went forward to look. I swear it came aboard. And it went down, down below. I was afraid, but I followed it. Oh, Doctor, I tell you, it went right into the captain's cabin. Listen here for CBS Radio Mystery Theatre seven times a week on most of these CBS Radio Network stations. This is Lucille Ball, here to make a personal appeal to every American. Since the 1880s, the American Red Cross has been stepping in when there's been big trouble, like a hurricane. But nobody has to tell you the Red Cross is there when a hurricane strikes. So let's talk about the other Red Cross, your neighborhood Red Cross. They teach kids to swim. That's good, Eddie. And they train about every lifeguard on every beach. They help veterans get on their feet. They help people relocate after fires. They collect and distribute blood. They give a hand to the older folks in your town and do scores of other jobs. It's easy to see why we've got to have Red Cross and only you can keep Red Cross ready for the little emergencies in your neighborhood. And the big ones. Help keep Red Cross ready. Biggie allowed Steve to sleep on her couch, blossomed into 21 more nights. Three weeks. And it doesn't look like there's an end in sight. Good for you. Oh, Steve. How did you know that lilacs are my favorite flowers? Oh, I love the way they smell. Thank you, but you shouldn't have. I wanted to thank you for everything you've done. That's the way I am. And this is only the beginning. Hey, flowers, tomorrow devils. You're nuts. What do you like? Pecans or almonds? Where you going? To finish getting dressed. I've got a date with Chuck. Another date? I don't know how you do it. Standing on your feet all day cutting hair, class a couple of nights, rehearsing, then going out with Chuck. Don't you get tired? Sometimes. You should stay home more often. You look a little pale. You may be coming down with something. Chuck'll understand. Your health is more important than a date. You want me to tell him? Tell him what? Tell him that you can't go out tonight. You don't feel well. I feel fine. Now don't fool around, Steve. You know Chuck doesn't have the best sense of humor. He wouldn't know you were joking. What are you seeing that guy? I've never met a dentist with personality. Did you know that people become dentists because they don't know how to carry on a two-way conversation? Oh, he's here and I'm not ready. Steve, answer the door and be nice to him. Good evening. You still here? It's so nice to be vomited. Where's Vicki? She'll be out soon. Would you like to come in? No, I'll wait here. What's the matter? Do I have bad breath? I know how touchy you dentists are about that. Vicki, hurry up. So tell me, what are your plans for Vicki besides tonight, I mean? Vicki! You must make a lot of money. I do all right. Did you ever think that Vicki may be after you for your money? You can talk all you want but actions speak louder than words. I'm the one Vicki goes out with. I'm ready. Let's go. Good night, Steve. Good night, Vicki. Don't stay out too late. Remember, you haven't been feeling too well lately. Don't you feel well? Yeah, we don't have to go out tonight if you don't feel well. I feel fine. Please, Chuck, I don't know. I'm not a fortune teller. You told me three weeks ago it was only gonna be a few more days. Well, what am I supposed to do? He has no money. I can't just throw him out. I couldn't do that to a dog. I'm not going to do it to a human being. Oh, boy, has he got you conned. For crying out loud, Vicki, Steve is a healthy guy who's just lazy and got a good thing going. And you're just jealous. That's right, I am. You think it makes me feel good when I pick you up and Steve answers the door? Then I bring you home and Steve is sleeping on the couch. I'm supposed to be your boyfriend and I don't like leaving while he stays. Would you react this way if it was a girl? No, of course not. That's different. Why should it be different? We're talking about a human being, a person. Look, if somebody needs help, you give it. You don't say, sorry, you're a man. If you were a woman, I'd help you. I have a lot of friends who are men. That doesn't mean I have to have a sexual relationship with them. Boy, do you always have to be so explicit? Yes, I do, because that's the only time you listen to me. Well, I'm telling you right now, so don't say I didn't warn you. I don't know how much longer I'll put up with this. Well, if that was an ultimatum, and it sure sounded like one, we'll find out, won't we? Well, Vicki, don't get mad at me. You're a soft touch and he knows it. It's written all over you. He's using you, don't you see it? He doesn't care about you. All he cares about is himself. Don't let him take advantage of you. Hey, Vicki, you look tired. I am. I'm too young to feel this old. You see, your past is catching up to you. Come here and sit down. I want to show you something. Ready? Charlie, you come into my dressing room that night and said, it ain't your night, kid. I could have killed that bum. I could have been the champ. What am I, Charlie? I ain't nothing but a bum. Well, Sherry, when I walked into that nightclub place, you were singing. And you smiled at me while you were singing and you winked at me a couple of times. Well, I guess I'm kind of green. I didn't know much about women then, because they're different from men. Well, I don't hear anything. Shouldn't there be some applause about now? Steve, you do impersonations. That's not what acting is. Acting is very simple. But the simplest things are sometimes the hardest to do. Acting is not acting. Where are you going? To sleep. Wait a second. I don't understand what you just said. Acting is not acting. I don't want to get into it now. I'm tired. Boy, it's okay for you to go out till all hours of the night with Chuckle. You're not tired then. But when I want to talk, you get tired. How dare you try to make me feel guilty when I'm tired? I guess you don't know what it is to be tired. Why should you? All you do all day is lie on the couch. Well, you better get yourself a job real soon, because I'm not going to put up with this much longer. I'm going into my bedroom now, and I don't want to be disturbed. Vicki, it's me, the big bad wolf. No talking, huh? You still mad at me? Well, I don't want to talk to anybody but I just want to talk to me. That's too bad, because I got some great news. The only great news you could tell me is that you're leaving. She spoke! I could hardly hear her, but I saw her mouth move. The silence is broken. All right, Steve, what's the great news? First, I went in to see this agent, number 32, my lucky number. I knew he liked me when he didn't throw me out of the office. That's it? That's the great news? I'm not finished. He not only liked me, he loved me. He said, kid, you're going to be a big star. He picked up his phone, called some big producer, told him all about me, and boom, I'm a star! Are you trying to tell me you got a job? It's as good as a job. It's an interview. They have to see me first before they give me the part. Oh, Steve, they see a lot of people. That's their job. It doesn't mean you got the part. I'm perfect for it. It's Diary of Anne Frank. That's going to be a big movie. The great thing is, they don't want a name. They want an unknown. There are a lot of unknowns in this town. Steve, it's not that bad. Give me another drink. You don't need another one. Don't tell me what I need. Put it on my tab. No more. What's the matter? You're getting so wealthy you don't need my business. So I owe you a little money. I'll take care of it. The government's a little late with my check. It'll get here. Don't worry. I'll pay you. Come on, be a pal. That's what I'm trying to be. This town stinks. You know that? No garbage on the streets, but it stinks. Because the people don't know how to treat people. They made me feel like a hamburger that nobody wanted to eat because it didn't have any lettuce, tomato, onion, or ketchup on it. Some big shot said I wasn't good looking enough. You should have seen him. He looked like Quasimodo. Those people wouldn't recognize talent if they tripped over it. Tell me the truth, Mike. Do you think I'm good looking? Steve, all I can say is I wish I looked like you, and I'm not the only one. Thanks. You shouldn't have counted on that part so much. But I was so right for it. I know what I can do and what I can't do. I'm not about to do Shakespeare, but that part I would have been great in. I just need a shot. You picked the toughest business in the world. My father picked it. I didn't hear that. I said it's the only tough one you don't make it. What are you going to do now? What do you mean? Are you going to get a job? Well, that agent said he'd try to send me out for other jobs. I'm not talking about an acting job. I'm talking about a regular job. A regular job, huh? Well, I don't have any skills. You must have some. What did you do in the Navy? I was a baker. I baked bread for 3,000 guys. How many places do you know that need somebody to bake that much bread? 200 pounds of flour, 20 pounds of lard, 15 pounds of sugar, 7 pounds of salt, one giant can of powdered egg... Okay, okay. But there are other jobs you can do. You don't have to have special skills. I don't want to do anything else. I want to act. We all can't do what we want. I have to cut hair. It takes many years, if ever, for somebody to make a living. Just a living in this profession. In the meantime, you have to eat. You can't keep depending on other people. So that's it. You want the money I owe you. Okay, I'll call my father. He'll send me some money and I'll give it to you. You haven't been listening to me. Yes, I have. I heard everything you said. You heard me, but you weren't listening. Steve, you've got to get a job and start paying your own way. I'm not helping you by letting you stay here. Yes, you are. We'll help each other. When I make it, you'll make it. 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Did you tell the police? No, what can they do? I've been in a lot of fights and you just don't call the police. It's sort of a code. It's not like they broke anything. A couple of scratches, some ripped clothes. In a couple of weeks I'll be as good as no. But meantime, can I stay here a little longer? I can't apply for a job looking like this. Don't think I'm a troublemaker. Of course you can stay. I'll go make you some hot soup. You're such a genius. What an idea. And it works so beautifully. Ah, so nice to be home. Can you spare some change for a drink? Hey, you look familiar. Don't I know you? No, no. Hey, how about that change, whatever you got? Just a second. You're Chief Petty Officer Hayden. Remember me? Steve Corey. I was the baker on the USS Philippine Sea. You used to come down all the time for extra bread. Oh, yeah, I remember. What happened to you? You left about a year before me. How come after 20 years in the service? You loved it. It was your life. It was my life. Now this is my life. I always wanted to be a bum. You want to talk about it? Maybe I can help. You want to help just give me some money. It'll ease your conscience. I've got a great idea. Why don't you come home with me? I'll make you something to eat. We'll talk about old times. It'll be fun. You always were a naive kid. I don't want to go home with you. All I want is a drink. And I'm not getting it. Stand there listening to fairy tales. Steve, what'll be your usual? No. No more drinks. I've been thinking. I drink too much. I've got to cut down. That's what I've been trying to tell you. I shouldn't be agreeing with you. It's bad for business. But too much of this stuff isn't good. If you feel that way, why do you own a bar? Well, I'm not one to judge. People are always going to drink, and they'll need a place to do it. This way, I'm my own boss. Not many people can say that. Well, you mean it's a good feeling being your own boss. You've got everything figured out, huh? Well, I'm a lot older than you. I don't know what I'm going to do with my life. I want to be somebody. I want respect. Don't we all? Well, we just don't get it. We have to work for it. I hope not, because it's not his home. It's yours. I wonder where he is. Do you ever wonder where I am? Of course I do. I mean, I would, but I usually know where you are. From nine to about seven, you're in your office. After that, you're either home or with me. I'm very boring, aren't I? No. You're just stable, reliable. You want something to drink? Yeah, some juice, if you haven't. Orange okay? Fine. What's that on my refrigerator? Looks like a letter. What's the matter? You're shaking. Here, give it to me. I'll read it. Dear Vicki, I'm sure you'll be glad to get rid of me. I caused you a lot of trouble and inconvenience, and I'm sorry. I will pay you back every penny I owe you with interest. It took me a long time to realize what you were saying, but better late than never. I'm going to start doing things for myself. I'm going to get a job and pay my own way. I'll also be doing some thinking about my life and what I want out of it. You'll always be in my thoughts. Stay the way you are. Thank you, Steve. Poor Steve. Well, it's about time he left. Let's hope he doesn't come back. You know, I'm really happy things are working out with you. All my regular customers tell me how nice you are. You're a good kid. Keep it up. You might get a raise in your paycheck. I've only been here a couple of weeks. Don't you have to wait a while before you get your first raise? Sure, but I've never had a kid work for me while he was going to school studying to be a lawyer. It must be tough. Besides, you never know. One day I may need your services. I wonder why he dropped out of class. I don't know. Maybe he didn't want to see me. Are you kidding? He was crazy about you. Then why doesn't he keep in touch? Every week he sends me money wrapped in blank paper. He doesn't even write anything on it, not even hello. There's no return address on the envelope. I don't even know where to look for him if I wanted to look for him. Hey, didn't he used to hang out in a bar in Hollywood somewhere? That's right. The Palace Bar. You think he still goes there? Well, doesn't hurt to try. What can you lose? Maybe I will. Are you Mike? Oh, that's me. What can I do for you? I'm looking for, um, Steve Corey. Does he still come in here? Yeah, once in a while. Not too often anymore. Do you know where I can find him, where he lives? Well, first, why don't you tell me who you are and why you're looking for Steve, huh? Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Vicki Lipton. Oh. Steve was staying at my place for a while, but I've lost touch with him. I was, uh, wondering how he's doing. So you're Vicki, hmm? Oh, Steve used to talk about you a lot. Listen, why don't you leave me your number? Just in case he comes in or I hear anything about where he is, I'll give you a call. Thank you. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you. Not a word. Well, it's a small town. You never know. You may run into him one day. Probably when you're not wearing any makeup. Yeah. Why do I have to like a guy like that who just takes off, leaves the letter saying thank you and that's it? Why couldn't it be Chuck? I tried. I really did, but it just wasn't there. Hello? Uh, is this Vicki? Yes. Who's calling? Mike, Mike from the Palace Bar. Oh, hello, Mike. I didn't think I was ever going to hear from you. It wasn't easy getting the information. He's very busy these days. He doesn't come in anymore. Oh. Well, maybe I shouldn't bother him then. Oh, bother him? Bother? Love to be bothered by beautiful women. I found out where he's working. Oh? In a gas station at the corner of Highland and Van Ness. He works from midnight to eight in the morning. Listen, when you see him, tell him I said hello, huh? Thanks a lot, Mike. Good news? I don't know. I feel funny. I never chased a guy before. What am I going to say to him? Oh, you'll think of something. Listen, tell him how you feel. I'll leave. Don't go. He doesn't get to work till midnight. Stay with me till then. I don't think I'll make it alone. Well, come on. Let's go to a movie. It'll help you relax. I hope I'm doing the right thing. I just came in for some gas. I didn't know you were working here. Fill it up? Yes, please. Been getting the money? Yes, so thank you. How's old Chucky? Oh, he's fine, I guess. I don't see him anymore. Good. He wasn't right for you. I knew that when I first met him. You didn't seem too surprised when I drove up. I knew you'd be coming. Mike called me and I told him it was okay to tell you where I was. You rat, you knew. Why didn't you keep in touch? There were things I wanted to do first. Like what? Grow up. I'm going to school. I'm learning a special skill. I don't plan on pumping gas all my life. What special skill? Law. I'm going to be a lawyer. Oh, that's wonderful. But what about acting? I'm not really giving it up. A lawyer has to be a good actor. I'm really stunned. You've done so much. I guess the best thing that happened to you was leaving me. No. Uh-uh. You've got it backwards. You are the best thing that happened to me, period. That's why I'm doing all this. For you, I guess. Because I love you. And I... I guess I love you too. Why did we wait so long to tell each other? Well, I guess because we're both stupid. You sure are. Do you know you've never kissed me? Guy wants service. I'll be right back. Will you wait? After all we've been through. Do you think I'm going to let a little gasoline come between us? Come on, wake up sleepyhead. Uh... Was I asleep? Yes. Everybody's asleep. The kids are asleep. I'm the only one who's awake. Listen, you had a big smile on your face. What were you dreaming about? I don't understand what's wrong with me. 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