Because of You Page #3

Aren't you kidding yourself, Chris?

Naturally, you don't him to know.

And you'll find a dozen excuses

for yourself to get out of it.

But he must be told.

And by me.

Don't worry. I'll go easy with him.

I'll give you every break possible.

She told my boyfriend for me

alright. I never saw him again.

Perhaps he didn't love

you very much, Vera?

I'm just warning her.

Look honey, when are you ditching

this hole? - December.

You'd better wait it out. They

can't tell you what to do after that.

To put it off is just

avoiding the problem.

I think I'll wait.

- Smart babe.

What a guy doesn't

see doesn't worry him.

Think it over, Chris.

Thanks, Mrs Gordon.

And Chris.

Don't get any ideas.

Some girls have been known

to try it anyway, but ..

We always read the

marriage license columns.

A parole violation will land

you right back in prison.

Don't worry, Miss Gordon.

Bye.

So long, honey.

What do you mean, maybe he

didn't love me? I didn't say he did.

But I was getting him

to marry me, wasn't I?

Hey, how's it going, Doc Breen?

Always on pop? There must

be a spike hidden somewhere.

Well, Miss Beecher's talents have

certainly been overlooked.

Unlimited.

That's it. That's it. Now you got it.

The right wingspan.

Hi. Hi, Doc.

- Quite a party you've got.

Yep, nothing but laughs.

You look great.

- I feel great.

Excuse me.

Let the guy through.

A new job isn't the only

thing we're celebrating.

Steve, wait a minute.

- What?

Not yet, please.

- But why?

Fellows, girls. This is an announcement.

Hey, when did this happen?

Behind the screen, of course.

I could have told you.

No wonder I couldn't make any time

with her. Gee Chris, that's wonderful.

You'll both be okay.

You going to live in Philadelphia?

- Not yet for a while.

I forgot to tell you. We're staying

here at Long Beach for a while.

Cantrell's got a big new plant here.

- That's good, Steve.

Hi, doctor.

How about it, Doc?

Just what you ordered?

Lots of luck to both of you.

Walk me to the elevator will you, Chris.

Yes, surely.

Hey remember. No funny stuff, Doc.

She promised to marry me.

Did you know that he was going to

announce your engagement just now?

I know what you're

thinking, doctor. And ..

I haven't told him yet.

- You haven't?

But I'm going to.

- When?

You know what this can do to him.

I'm going to try to get him to

put the marriage off and ..

And then later, when he's stronger.

Then I can tell him.

Yes, as a doctor I suppose

I'll have to agree with you.

But Chris ..

Don't marry him at all unless you're

prepared to give up everything else.

No halfway measures with that fellow.

You'd better go back to your party.

And Chris ..

Stop worrying.

In spite of everything,

he's a very lucky fellow.

I'm glad you approve, Dr Breen.

You come with me.

Oh, you're too good to be true.

Except I had to leave three messages

to get you here. Where have you been?

A girl has to shopping some time.

Did you buy a wedding dress?

Steve .. I've been thinking about that.

Why don't we wait until Christmas?

By Christmas, we can

be expecting a baby.

Please. I'm serious.

Chris, if you're backing out ..

Oh now you're talking like a child.

A child knows no reason. Only what.

That's me. I want you, now, this minute.

If .. if you don't feel

the same way, I ..

But I do. You know I do.

Steve.

If we do get married now.

Will you promise to keep it

a secret until December?

What's happening then?

My job finishes. That's all.

But you've got a better job now.

Yes, but I've signed up for a year and

I mustn't get married during that year.

Besides, there is a shortage of

nurses. You already know that.

Okay, you win.

- Oh, darling.

Can't we go up to Oregon and

get married at your family's?

No .. that's .. too far away.

Well, I want to meet

your mother and brother.

I'll think of someplace.

Someplace very exciting and romantic.

Oh yes.

I almost forgot.

I had Sue rifle the family vaults.

Oh.

It's beautiful.

We can have it re-set.

Do you like it?

Oh, do I like it?

Oh.

I hope I can always make you happy.

Well, how does it feel

to be on foreign soil?

With you, I like it.

[ Spanish language ]

There now.

All tied up as legal as

anywhere in the United States.

And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Muchos felicidades.

Muchos Aos.

My love.

Walking out on me.

Poor thing.

Come on lazybones.

It's your job we have to get back to.

I won't get up.

Unless you kiss me.

You do love me, don't you.

Darling.

What do you need, a blueprint?

Yeah. That would help.

I'll have it printed on your stationary.

I ..

I got to thinking ..

If you left Oregon four years ago.

Where were you before

you came to the hospital?

Darling, you're not going to start to

check on me at this late date are you?

Well, I would ..

Just sort-of like to know.

I .. I've been studying.

Working.

It isn't reasonable.

A girl with your brains.

Why just a nurse's aide, then?

If you've been studying

and working all that time.

You're not being very subtle.

Why don't you say what's on your mind?

I'm jealous, Chris.

You don't talk much about your past.

I guess I just ..

Sort of got to thinking

that I was the only one ..

Steve, come here.

It was a very long time ago.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Did you love him very much?

He didn't matter.

Nobody matters before you.

Do I ask you about your life?

When did you last see him?

Not since falling in love with

you. And I won't ever again.

Darling, I'm all yours.

Honey, I swear I'll never

mention it to you again.

That's the shortest

honeymoon I ever went on.

Oh, darling.

It only has to be kept

secret for a little while.

Besides, you have to

look for a place to live.

Then I can come and spend

some of the nights with you.

I'll work on that.

I'll pick you up tonight and

show you what I've found.

Why, you just made it.

- Yeah.

Have a nice Sunday?

- Oh, wonderful.

Any messages for me?

- Let me see.

Yeah. Mrs Gordon called.

Left a message. Wants you to

come and see her tomorrow.

I'll be with you in a moment. Sit down.

Sorry I missed you on your report day.

Well, what about your young man?

Are you telling him?

Yes.

But ..

I .. I've decided to ..

Wait until I'm free.

Well, you know how I feel about that.

Chris, it's nearing time.

And I am to inform you that the governor

awards you a certificate of discharge.

It has be delivered to you either

in person here at the office ..

Or by registered mail.

So whichever your prefer.

By registered mail.

And will you mark it

"personal" or "very personal".

Naturally.

What's with you?

Somebody send you a check?

Oh .. better than a check.

Betty, got a match?

You know you can't smoke in here.

No, but I can burn a little.

Thanks, Betty. Now can I use your phone?

I've never seen anybody glow

so much over a fire in all my life.

What did you burn? A letter

from an ex-sweetheart?

An "Ex" alright.

But not a sweetheart.

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