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- Hey.

- Hey.

So you get lost or somethin'?

No, why?

How long did it take us

to get here?

I don't know,

I just thought you'd be here sooner.

We drove right out

and if it wasn't for my friend

Peter offering to bring me,

it would've taken much longer.

Oh, um, Steve,

this is Peter.

Peter.

Nice to meet you.

Should we go inside?

Yeah.

Why didn't you tell me

you had gone in for a biopsy?

I didn't want to make

a big deal of it until I knew.

I would like to be there

for your next appointment.

I'm sorry for this horribly morbid

introduction to our family.

No, no.

I'm sorry about your news.

Are you sure you don't want

a cup of coffee or somethin'?

Uh, okay, sure.

I'll, uh...

I'll come with you.

I have been busy with this

new art project I'm working on.

And the temp job?

I only do that work

to make ends meet.

What is the new

art project about?

It's not about one thing.

It was kind of your friend

to drive you over here.

What does he do?

He's a therapist.

Not yours, I hope.

- No, but what does that...

- Don't get upset.

I was only half serious.

I came here

to talk about you, Mom.

I'm worried.

Save your worry

for when things get really bad.

Stephen?

He'll help you get

the guest room arranged upstairs.

We're not staying the night.

You came all the way out here

just to leave again?

Peter has to go back.

Did you just call me, Ma?

You'll stay for dinner at least,

I hope.

So do I get to see

this project sometime?

If you come to New York.

Are you still in the same space

near that loud bridge?

Yes, and it's not that loud.

As long as you're happy.

I am.

Good.

So, Peter,

I didn't catch

what you did in the city.

He analyzes people like us.

I'm a...

I'm a therapist.

You don't find it depressing?

Uh, no.

Why would you think that?

See, I was right.

You can't help analyzing people.

You're welcome to stay over.

We need to go back.

What?

I don't really know

what to do here.

Why don't you go home?

She can always call

if she needs anything.

No, I mean, in general.

Don't imagine the worst yet.

A lot of people make it through this.

Hey.

Is this all about me

not staying the night?

No, but it would be nice to think

that maybe you'd be around sometimes

if we need your help.

Let's take one step at a time,

okay?

Why don't you

give me a call tomorrow?

You know...

you keep expecting her to change

and, uh, she's not gonna.

So I have to?

Is that what you're saying?

Forget it.

All right?

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Thanks for today.

You going to be all right?

What do you mean?

Uh, nothing.

Do you wanna come up

for a little while?

- Any messages?

- Yeah, a couple of patients.

And from your wife?

No.

Can I kiss you?

I've only let a few people

kiss me.

I wanna kiss you

more than anything.

I will never feel comfortable

about how we met.

Well, we can't do anything

about that.

That's the point.

I wanna be inside you.

Why did you ask me up here?

When we left my mother's house,

I felt very close to you.

We met two and a half years ago.

You didn't me,

you met Diana.

Who did you meet?

Somebody who tops

from the bottom.

That's not fair.

When you started to bring me

those books,

you were being manipulative.

It wasn't just me.

You wanted to go out, too.

And I gave you those books

because I thought

you might enjoy them.

I did enjoy them.

It's no good, Peter.

I can't.

Please leave a message.

Suzanne, it's Peter.

I was wondering

how you're doing.

Things have been

pretty stressful here at the office.

I guess I'll, uh...

tell you

about it when we talk.

I also feel exhausted

by what happened.

Why don't you give me a call?

I'll be at the office

for an hour or so.

I hope you...

Well, call me.

Hi, you've reached Suzanne.

Please leave a message.

Suzanne, it's Peter.

Are you there?

I just wanted to make sure

you were all right.

That's all.

I'm sorry.

I feel silly calling again,

but it's been almost five days

since we last saw each other.

Or even talked.

If we could just... well...

Hi.

I'm here.

I can't see you anymore.

That's it, Peter.

I'm not going to change my mind.

I'm sorry about the other night.

I thought I could be patient.

I...

I can't allow myself

to want you.

I know that's how you feel.

It will never happen again.

It will never happen.

I don't wanna lose you!

If I gave in,

I would be...

I can't.

And in reality, Peter,

you can't either.

Well, that's your decision,

not mine.

Did you forget

that you're married?

It's like your age.

It's something I can't ignore.

Let's get out of here.

Let's just walk around

- and talk about this.

- No!

No, I'm not going anywhere

with you together.

Suzanne, don't do this.

Do what?

You are the one

who's losing control.

You can't let go of the...

fantasy.

Is that all you think

this has been?

All?

Maybe not.

But it doesn't matter.

I can't be responsible for you.

Tell me what you feel, Peter.

I feel you still with me.

And this?

Pain. It feels like pain.

Tell me what's happening.

I'm sad.

Stay with it, Peter.

As a child, I'd already given up hope.

I was made to shape myself

to what others wanted.

Helpless, I searched.

I wanted to be punctured,

pierced,

torn apart.

Reformed.

Shaped, I struck at their plan.

I wanted to puncture,

pierce,

rip apart.

I want to look at you again.

The time is up.

Is she okay out there?

Oh, yeah.

She's a much better swimmer than I am.

Oh, mm...

The fisherman finally got their new boat

landing on the south shore.

The state approved it

a few weeks ago.

- Aw, that's too bad.

- Oh, I don't know.

I'm not even sure it'll make

that big of a difference.

Well, I thought most people

were against it.

Eh, they were resisting

the idea of change

as much as anything else.

- That's normal, I guess.

- Hmm.

But not very realistic.

Did she tell you

anything about her trip?

No, not really.

I suppose we'll have to wait

to see the pictures.

That's funny.

How they go from telling you

absolutely everything

to practically nothing.

She's private.

Like you.

I don't know.

About her or you?

I'm scared most people

won't understand.

Does that include me?

No.

You do hurt me,

you know?

I know.

And I'm sorry.

Hello?

Suzanne.

It's Peter.

How are you?

I'm fine.

I saw your ad in one of the magazines.

I needed the money.

It's only one day a week.

I was wondering

if we could get together.

Just to talk.

It won't be any different

than it was a year ago.

Peter?

Are you there?

Yes.

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