Henry Poole Is Here

Woman:

Oh, my.

Hope you haven't

been waiting long.

I'm usually

the first one here.

Sorry about that.

All right.

I think you're gonna like this

three-bedroom property, Mr. Poole.

Right through here, this bathroom

has been completely redone...

new tiles, new sink.

There are walk-ins

in every room.

And right through here

is the kitchen.

Look at this skylight.

That is nice.

And the cabinets, I believe

are original, which some

people really enjoy.

And if you follow me

to the backyard...

And, uh...

What about the other house?

The one down the street.

Oh, right.

Well, I made the offer

like you asked,

but they didn't

want to sell.

Yeah, that house

is not on the market.

I mean, did you tell them

that I'd pay whatever they wanted?

I did, Mr. Poole.

They live there.

They like it.

That's their home.

But anyway,

back to this place...

Let me just show you

this backyard.

Are you from California,

Mr. Poole?

The weather's so nice here.

A lot of Californians

spend time in their backyard.

And look at this...

there's plenty of room for a pool

- or a hot tub...

- How much?

Well, they're asking 325.

I'm sorry, could you

mind repeating that?

I just have trouble

with this ear.

Oh, I'm sorry. I was

saying they're asking 325.

Okay, I'll take it.

Well.

Mr. Poole, I'm pretty sure I could

get them to knock off 25 or 30.

I mean, look at this place.

It needs to be re-stuccoed and...

It's okay.

I'll pay what

they're asking.

But look at the place.

I mean, it needs paint

at the minimum

and the landscaping really

leaves a lot to be desired.

I'd like to pay

what they want.

No negotiating,

no repairs, just...

But Mr. Poole...

Mrs. Wyat,

you need to just

let this go. Okay?

The higher the price,

the bigger your commission.

- So...

- Okay, then.

(car starting)

(rock beat playing)

# Don't got a lot of time #

# Don't give a damn #

# Don't tell me

what to do #

# I am the man #

# If there's a God

up there #

# Something above #

# God, shine your light down here #

# Shine on the love #

# Love of the loveless #

# Love of the loveless #

# Don't have too many friends #

# Never felt at home #

# Always been my own man #

# Pretty much alone #

# I know how to get through #

# And when push comes to shove #

# I got something that you need #

# I got the love #

# Love of the loveless #

# Love of the loveless #

# Love of the loveless #

# The love of the loveless #

# All around you,

people walking #

# Empty hearts

and voices talking #

# Looking for and finding #

# Nothing #

# Don't got a lot of time #

# Don't really care #

# Not selling anything #

# Buyer beware #

# If there's a God

up there #

# Something above #

# God, shine your light

down here #

# Shine on the love #

# Love of the loveless #

# Love of the loveless. #

(doorbell ringing)

(ringing again)

(knocking)

Hi.

I'm your neighbor from...

from next door,

Esperanza Martinez.

I just want to come by

and say hello,

um, welcome you

to the neighborhood.

Hello.

Homemade tamales for you.

Oh.

Thank you.

I used to be...

good friends with the man

who lived here.

I was actually

the one who found him.

Found him where?

- There in your kitchen.

- Oh.

He died of a heart attack.

Fue terrible.

It was terrible.

He had been laying there

for 10 hours, they think.

- Here?

- Yes.

We were good friends.

So where are you from?

Not here.

Oh.

Thank you for

the tamales.

You're welcome.

Looks like you're burning.

- I am.

- Are you wearing any sunscreen?

Well, I would have called

before I stopped by,

but you still don't

have a phone.

- No.

- Yeah, and I rang the...

Anyway, I just wanted to make sure

you're doing okay

and that the move

went well.

And did you notice that

we re-stuccoed and painted?

Yeah, I noticed that.

Didn't I ask you

not to do that?

Yeah, well...

- I just thought...

- The thing is...

I'm not gonna be living here

that long, Mrs. Wyat,

so it's really just

a waste of time.

What do you mean, you're not

gonna be living here that long?

And for the record,

whoever did it,

they did kind of

a lousy job.

It's all discolored

right there.

Oh, well...

we can have

that fixed.

No, don't bother.

It doesn't matter.

- Oh.

- Well.

Anyhow.

Mrs. Wyat's voice:

Looks like you're burning.

- I am.

- Are you wearing any sunscreen?

Well, I would have called

before I stopped by,

but you still don't

have a phone.

And I rang the bell.

Well?

And did you notice

that we re-stuccoed

and painted?

Henry's voice:

Yeah, I noticed that.

Didn't I ask you

not to do that?

Yeah, well...

- I just thought...

- The thing is,

I'm not gonna be living here

that long, Mrs. Wyat.

So it's kind of

a waste of time.

What do you mean, you're not gonna be

living here that long?

And for the record,

whoever did it,

they did kind of

a lousy job.

It's all discolored

right there.

Oh, well...

we can have

that fixed.

No, don't bother.

It doesn't matter.

Anyhow.

(button clicks)

What are you doing?

Oh my God.

(water running)

(faucet shuts off)

Esperanza:

Yes! Really. Really.

Yes! Yes!

(continues indistinctly)

I don't know anything

for sure, but...

It's... it's like...

Oh, please please

please please.

Okay.

Okay. Okay.

Thank you.

See you soon.

Mr. Poole, something very

wonderful has happened...

Were you just in

my backyard?

Did you not look?

Were you looking

in the windows?

Ay, no!

Of course not.

Did you not see?

See what?

- Oh. Oh my God.

- I...

l... I saw you.

You were running around.

Oh. Oh.

Do you need

to borrow something?

Okay, I'll see you later.

(door slides open)

You don't see it?

See what?

All I see is a water stain

from a lousy stucco job.

You are not looking.

L... I don't see anything.

You are not looking.

Es el rostro de Dios.

The face of God.

The face of Christ.

It's... it's like a sign

from God.

Look, the only sign

I see is that

you seem a little overexcited.

It's probably the heat.

I think the heat

has gotten to you.

- Okay?

- Okay. Okay.

L... l... I know it's

hard to believe it.

But the proof is right...

right there.

All right.

You just going

to ignore it?

No. No.

I am gonna

ignore you, though.

(muttering)

So who were you

talking to?

To you.

No, I mean in your yard.

You were on the phone.

- Who were you talking to?

- Mmm.

Excuse me?

- (doorbell rings)

- (dog barking)

Stay there.

Yeah?

Hi, I'm looking for

Esperanza Martinez.

Said she would be here.

I'm Father Vincent Salizar

from St. Ramos

Catholic Church.

She called and asked me

to meet her here...

Disculpame.

Que bueno que llego.

It's in the backyard.

I'll show you.

Ven. Come in, come in,

come in.

Mire.

Pares aqui.

Aqui aqui.

Pares aqui. Aja.

Look, I don't know

what you're up to,

but I didn't say

you could come back here

and I'd like you

to both leave.

You see?

Well, I do see something.

- Very sorry about the intrusion, Mr...

- Poole.

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