Because of You Page #2

Could I have a few days off? There's a

personal matter I must take care of.

Well, how long have you been here?

Since January.

Of course I'll arrange it.

Fine. Thank you. Goodnight.

Uh ..

Don't forget to come back.

No, I won't. Goodnight, doctor.

Goodnight.

You've been out for months.

Why didn't you come up?

My parole office watched me like a hawk

until she got me in at the hospital.

You could have answered my letters.

I did.

Postcards.

Well I'm not very good at letters, Mike.

You sure look different.

I like your hair blond.

It's easier not bleaching it.

It don't look natural.

And those clothes. Not like

the clothes I used to buy you.

You were a doll then.

Now you're beginning to look

like when you came off the farm.

Well.

It's right anyway for a working girl.

And that's what I am now.

It's what I'm trying to say, Mike.

Except you're not telling

me who you're working.

No-one.

If you're just trying to

make me lose interest ..

I don't like tricks like that.

I'm not in love with anyone, Mike.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I tried to make it last.

I thought maybe if I ..

I'm not crying.

So don't make no speech.

I could have told you we were washed up.

Then.

There's nothing more to say, is there.

I hope you'll be getting out soon.

Yeah.

Yeah. And when I do baby,

I'll find myself a dame.

Don't you worry. I'll do fine.

I hope you will be happy someday, Mike.

You sure got talkative lately.

Good luck.

What she do, give you the ear?

I gave it to her, but good.

The next time I see her

it will be too soon.

How much longer are

you staying, Mrs Arnold?

Well I have to get home to a

husband and twins. - Oh.

I made a reservation for tomorrow.

Unless Steve ..

- Oh no .. go ahead.

You know, I used to love her a lot until

she deserted me for that family of hers.

You still do, selfish.

- Uhuh.

Not since I've got Chris.

I wish you meant that.

Well how about it, Chris?

Oh .. all men get somewhat fond

of women who take care of them.

You're safe.

That's Steve's trouble.

He always plays it safe.

Someday Steve, grab yourself

a girl without thinking.

If a man thinks too long

he never gets married.

Yes, dear sister.

You hear that, Chris?

Here's my cab.

I'll stop in tomorrow

on my way to the plane.

No .. I'll kiss you when

you really leave me.

So long, Steve.

Be good.

Bye.

Goodbye, Mrs Arnold.

- Goodbye.

Oh, Miss Carroll.

- Yes?

May I speak to you a minute?

- Sure.

I'll take that.

Can you manage?

- Uhuh.

Yes?

Are you at all serious about my brother?

I don't mean to interfere but ..

I feel Steve would like

to like you very much.

If there is any reason

why he shouldn't ..

Don't let him get too involved.

His emotions aren't to be

played with these days.

He's really not well.

I know, Mrs Arnold.

Don't worry.

Thank you, Chris.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Be seeing you.

I'll take it now, Major.

- No, no.

What was that all about?

She wanted me to write her about you.

You didn't.

You know, I meant what I said.

I don't really mind her leaving.

As long as you're around.

Uhoh.

Why so late, Kimberly?

I was just finishing ..

I couldn't sleep.

I was kinda hoping Miss Carroll

would give me a neck rub.

I haven't seen her since yesterday.

She isn't sick, is she?

- No. Miss Carroll has left.

When will she be back?

I don't think she will be.

She's .. she left for good?

That's right. Transferred.

We lost a good girl.

Well .. goodnight.

Turn out your light.

Doctor Breen.

Where did she go?

McCormick, I think.

Did they send her?

Or did she just go?

I don't know. Why should she just go?

I don't know.

I don't know what you mean.

Goodnight. Turn out your light.

Glad to see you doing so well.

I'm trying to locate Christine Carroll.

She was transferred

to this hospital recently.

Christine Carroll.

She should be working this next shift.

You'll maybe find her in the cafeteria.

Thank you.

Hi, Major.

Hi, Chris.

I see I'm late. I was hoping

I could take you to lunch.

Oh.

If I'd have known,

I'd have waited for you.

Maybe we can go for a drive?

In what?

I borrowed a car from

one of the out-patients.

Oh. And you managed it?

I'm doing fine.

Oh that's wonderful.

I'm delighted to hear it.

I'd love to go for a drive with you

but I'm on duty in fifteen minutes.

Would you like to take a little

walk around the grounds?

Yeah.

You're not very observant, are you.

About what?

My dress.

It's the first time you've

seen me out of uniform.

You look like I imagined.

Why are you so serious?

I warned you I was the serious type.

Why did you leave Long Beach?

I was transferred.

- No, you weren't.

I snooped around. Finally got Captain

Breen to admit you asked to leave.

Whatever the reason,

what does it matter?

It concerns me. It matters.

Are you so sure it concerns you?

I have a feeling it does.

Are you afraid I was

falling in love with you?

Why should I be afraid?

That's what I mean.

You act like it.

Maybe I wanted to find out if

you thought enough of me to ..

Come after me.

Alright. You've found out.

I'm in love with you, Chris.

Getting to know people is one

thing. Falling in love is another.

I love you.

Why are you resisting me?

Why are you so stubborn?

What do you mean, resisting you?

You haven't given me a chance to, yet.

Because you're beautiful.

Oh Steve.

I'm not going to push you away.

Steve, please.

Have you got a match, Major?

We are going to get married aren't we?

Feeling the way we do, we'll have to.

- Don't you think we're rushing things?

You haven't told me you love me.

We haven't begun to know each other yet.

- But say it. Say it.

Like I've never loved anyone before.

Go on. Say it!

Like I've never loved anyone before.

Oh Steve, that's true.

I'll buy that.

How soon can we get married?

Oh, I don't know.

Steve.

There are some things that

you should know about me.

Let's get married soon.

Oh, I don't know.

Here you are, not even settled in a job

yet and already you want to get married.

The sooner the better.

When I make up my mind, I ..

Oh Chris, I've waited a long time

for this. Don't disappoint me.

Oh, I won't.

I won't.

Darling.

Gee, that's a pretty dress.

Oh, thank you.

How long have you known him?

- Four or five months.

From Philadelphia, you said?

- Hmm.

A nice family?

Yes. I've met his sister.

She seems to like me, too.

- Well, that's fine.

Are they going to be

understanding about your past?

They?

Your fiance, at least.

You know he has to be told before

he becomes your husband?

Yes .. yes, I know.

Mrs Gordon, I ..

I thought you might make

an exception in this case.

I understand about the civil rights.

I mean I have to get them back.

You can't marry unless the Board of

Correction gives you special permission.

I have to see the young man first

and tell him of your conviction.

It is the State's way of protecting you.

But if ..

If I tell him myself ..?

Mrs Gordon, he's not well.

This all happened so suddenly that ..

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