Because of You Page #5

- Our instructions were to tail them.

They usually have a second

car they transfer the stuff to.

We've been tailing them for an

hour now. There is no second car.

Let's move in and take them.

Slow down, you'll get us all killed.

There he is.

- Hold it.

Where can we talk, Kimberly?

- What?

You know this Monroe?

- When did you meet your wife?

How much of a surprise

is this, Kimberly?

What are you talking about?

- Hey, take it easy.

You mean nobody told him?

- I thought he knew.

You can come with me, Mr Kimberly.

That's a cute little

girl you've got there.

There she is.

She's going to be alright.

Where is my wife?

- Come with me.

They had to remove some glass from

her arms. We'll see if she's ready yet.

There is a couple of detectives up

there waiting to talk with her.

I got it from Sacramento. Don't say

I never share things with you.

Mike Monroe. San Quentin for 5 years on

federal violation. Paroled 2 months ago.

The woman, Christine Carroll,

now Kimberly.

From a well-known Philadelphia family.

She and Monroe were sweethearts. Served

time with him. 18 months for complicity.

Who's child is it?

Kimberly's. She's been married four

years, and anyway Monroe was in jail.

Bad enough, isn't it.

He just gets out and she's right back

with him again at the same old racket.

But what a story.

- She must have loved him.

Just a moment.

Nurse, you promised I could see

my little girl. Where is she?

You also wanted to see Dr Breen.

Well he's here finally.

Hello, doctor.

- Hello, Chris.

You don't believe it's true, do you?

I don't know what to believe.

I think it was inconsiderate

of the fellow to die.

And not to help you out of this.

Why hasn't Steve been to see me?

He will in time.

Nothing wrong with him, is there?

We haven't been able to find

him for 2 days but we will.

They're checking the

border joints this morning.

If I can ..

Just see him.

I know he'd know I'm telling the truth.

What power did this man have over

you to make you do a thing like that?

I thought anything was better

than having Steve know.

I was wrong.

But you must have known why this

fellow wanted to go to Mexico.

He could have skipped

the county without you.

It's easy to argue now, doctor.

I thought it was going

to get rid of him.

Steve.

You must be getting it down pat by now.

Well, what else?

I love you, Steve.

Steve, she's very tired.

Be careful. Go easy.

Let me alone.

You said you wanted to see me. I'm here.

You are drunk, Steve.

- I am not drunk.

No sleep.

Sleeping pills that don't work.

You'd be like this too.

Well, what else? Why didn't you

tell me you had a prison record?

I thought it was best for you ..

- Don't give me that.

Best for your friend Mike Monroe.

Was it he who advised you?

"Don't tell you husband and then when

I get out he won't be suspicious."

That's not true. You know it's not true.

How do I know? Because you tell me?

What did you think I was?

How could you see him again

when you promised me ..

I didn't want to.

He knew where you were? How?

He said he got the address from a

girl who worked in the parole office.

Lies .. lies!

The secret wedding you wanted.

What a joke.

The baby is a joke. Kim is a joke.

Risking her life for your lover!

No, I didn't. I didn't

Steve. It's not true.

I think you'd better get

yourself a lawyer.

The marriage of Steven Kimberly

and Christine Carroll.

Having been performed

under false pretences.

In that the woman concealed

that she was still a convict.

Is hereby declared null and void.

Furthermore.

Despite the fact the Grand Jury listened

to Mrs Kimberly's story and believed her.

At least found insufficient

evidence to indict her.

This court, due to those recent events.

Has found Mrs Kimberly

to be an unfit mother.

Exclusive and complete custody

of Kim Kimberly, aged three ..

Is therefore awarded to her father ..

Steven Kimberly.

The mother is to have

no rights whatsoever.

I believe Mr Kimberly wishes to make

a financial settlement in your behalf.

This is up to him.

All rise. Court is adjourned.

This is the only place that my past

doesn't seem to make any difference.

This is my past.

I'm glad you came, Chris.

You are ..

You're nice not to say "I told you so".

Give me time.

He hasn't let you see the child?

No.

He's ..

Taken her back to Philadelphia.

You know ..

Every time I see a little girl with ..

Brown braids, I follow her

around on the streets ..

In the parks ..

It's just awful, Mrs Gordon.

I'm frightened.

You have to get to work.

I've ..

I've had two nursing jobs already.

I can't seem to stick somehow.

Naturally. That's only a reminder.

Yeah.

If there were just some way

to make time pass quickly.

Some miracle ..

I think maybe in time I'll stop

thinking about her. Don't you?

How I used to hate this place

and everything it stood for.

Now I wish they had

sent me back to prison.

At least there, I wouldn't

have to think about it.

And there I'd know I

couldn't see her anymore.

Chris.

A man came to see me this morning.

He's a magician. He wanted

one of our girls for a job.

I had to turn him down because

it's not appropriate for a parolee.

It might be just the magic you need.

Oh, I don't believe

in magic, Mrs Gordon.

He travels around the

country a lot, Chris.

Vaudeville, nightclubs ..

He puts on shows for children.

From what I understand, children get

a big kick out of his magic show.

Why don't I call him and

ask for an appointment?

No. I don't think so.

It can't do any harm

just to talk to him.

What interests you about this job?

Well, I understand you travel a lot.

And I want a change.

Oh?

Catch.

Give her a bit of a chance,

mister Marvel. Please.

Sorry.

One more thing.

Can you smile?

Well I can learn.

Catch.

Hmm.

That's better.

Come over here.

- Yes.

Now watch, Chris. Very simply.

Try that.

- You think I can?

Yes you can. Put it on

the back of your hand.

No, no. It will never work that way.

On the back of your hand.

That's right. Now try it.

No. Don't claw it my

dear, don't claw it.

Gently.

Illusion. Yes. Right.

Who is it? - It's Chris.

- Come in.

Chris, fame and fortune have

finally caught up with us.

We audition on television tomorrow.

Oh.

Well, isn't that what you wanted?

No more rushing around.

Well Phil, I'm afraid it will have

to be postponed for a little while.

Oh. Got that mother itch again, huh?

Chris, I told you if you went there

he wouldn't let you see the child.

But I might have a chance this

time. Here, look at this. Look.

Look, I've waited four long

years for this. I've got to try.

Oh yeah, sure. Well ..

I'll audition alone. You would ..

Probably cramp my style anyway.

Thanks, Phil.

Yeah, I know lady. Follow that car.

Yes please.

She's pretty, don't you think?

I wouldn't know lady, I'm near-sighted.

Here you are, dear.

There are the twins over there.

She's limping.

Not much.

Kim.

- Hello, darling.

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