In the Dark

It's so good to see you.

Thank you for coming.

Have a good night.

Hi!

Hi, good to see you.

You look beautiful.

This is really something

I'm excited to show you guys.

It's a departure for me

in many ways,

as you know-- you've really

been so loyal

and I appreciate that

so much.

Ms. Lear?

What statement are you

trying to make

with this collection?

Well, I think I'd like the work

to speak for itself.

So, what did you think?

Another grand

opening.

Really?

Really.

Really and truly.

A toast.

.su o

To us.

Dan!

What?

I'll drive home.

Sweetheart,

I'm fine.

Miss Lear,

one more thing.

I forgot to ask you

this question.

Why don't you come by

the gallery tomorrow?

Okay, great.

Dan, stop!

You alright?

Yeah.

Stay with me!

We're losing him.

He's dead.

The man and the baby.

Both D.O.A.

Ali, are you sure

about this?

What's the alternative?

Some halfway house for

the newly impaired?

That's not me.

I agree.

I want to go home.

It's not that easy.

You're alone now.

Just a minute!

This is going to be

Jeff,

the young man

I spoke to you about.

I don't want help.

I understand that you don't

want to be a burden on anyone

and it's too soon for you

to see your old friends.

But what am I

supposed to do?

Kick you to the curb?

Come on!

You need someone.

Come in!

Jeff McAuley,

Alejandra Lear.

The artist, right?

Used to be.

Ali the blind now.

Jeff will help you through

the adjustment period.

He can be a great help.

I don't want any help.

I need to do this

on my own.

I know, I understand,

but you need someone

to help you start.

Jeff can be there

at your discretion.

He can be there as much

or as little as you need.

Right?

Of course.

You're doing the right thing.

What do you mean?

Dr. Weinette wanted you

to stay at the hospital.

Did you go to

school for this?

All my life.

My mother's blind.

There's a ton of mail and stuff.

I'll get it for you later.

Thank you.

You okay?

Yeah.

I'm right here.

Here. Why don't you

come over here

to this table.

I'll be right back.

I'm going to go put

the groceries down.

I'm going to show you

around, okay?

Whoa!

You just lost your spot.

Here. Go back to

a spot you know.

Now, picture it from here.

Just the way you remember.

Jenny's room.

That's my

daughter's room.

This staircase--

My bedroom

is up there.

This is my studio.

Please stay out.

Sure.

What time is it?

About 4:
00?

Yeah,

I guess.

The doves will

be here soon.

I spent hours,

endless hours,

painting, sketching,

studying.

Just staring at

the colours and the light.

Watching them

come and go.

Jenny loved them.

Anything else?

No, I'm fine.

Alright, then.

See you tomorrow.

Thank you.

I'll lock the door

on the way out.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Ali? You okay?

Ali?

Is everything okay?

Ali.

This is my fault.

What's your fault?

Listen-- do you

hear that?

I don't hear

anything.

Exactly.

You should hear

Jenny laughing

and Daniel telling her

where her shoes belong

and instead you hear

nothing.

Ali, you can't

blame yourself.

Maybe I shouldn't

have come here.

Hey. You had to come back.

You know that, right?

How about I make

some coffee?

Smells good.

There is a cup waiting for you

right here on the counter.

Shoot.

I got this.

This is a tough place

to get around.

You just have to dance.

What?

When I was a kid, I asked my mom

how she learned to get around.

She said,

"It's just like dancing".

Dancing?

Dancing.

One, two, three--

green chair.

One, two, three--

other green chair.

One, two, three--

we're in open space.

One, two, three--

Couch!

We're at the couch! Yes!

You got it!

Great job.

So, does your mother use

a cane or a guide dog?

Dog, named Jeff.

She was allergic

and I looked good in a harness.

Hello!

Hi.

Hi!

Listen, I embossed a number one

on your debit card,

a number two on your

credit card.

Uh, you have some cash here,

so I folded the 20's in half

and the 10's in thirds

and I didn't fold

the singles.

Coins are easy because

they're different sizes.

You're amazing,

thank you.

Oh, no problem.

You'll get used to

a cash-free life.

It just makes things

easier.

Right.

Well, I'll see you

tomorrow.

You want to stay a little while

off the clock?

Oh, I'm sorry. You probably

have plans or a girlfriend.

I didn't mean to cross

any boundaries.

No, no, no girlfriend.

No place to be.

I'm not prying.

I know.

I'm just--

pretty shy person,

I'm sure you've seen that.

Yeah.

You're really talented.

Thanks.

You can still--

No, I don't think so.

Those days are over.

"Jeff" short for--

Jeffrey.

Jeffrey, I like that.

Can I call you "Jeffrey"?

Okay.

I don't know what

you look like.

Do you mind?

Sure.

Are you blushing,

Jeffrey?

Yeah, I could

feel that.

You're handsome.

I really should

get going.

Oh-- right.

Yeah, wait,

I'll uh--

I'll walk you to the--

to the door.

I don't think I'll

ever get used to this.

Sure you will.

It'll take a little time

and it won't be easy,

but you will.

It's open!

Jeff?

You shouldn't do that.

Shouldn't do what?

Leave the door unlocked

and tell someone

to come in.

I was expecting you.

Besides, you have a key.

For emergencies.

You're starting to

get around pretty well,

but you're still

blind.

You want a cup

of coffee?

No, I don't want

a cup of coffee.

I know you're right.

But it's just not the way

I want to live my life.

It's not me.

Hello?

Hello?

Jeffrey?

Hello, Ali Lear.

Ali, good morning.

Dr. Weinette,

how are you?

I should be asking you that.

Well, I'm good.

Oh, well,

I'm glad to hear that.

I was planning on

dropping by

in a few days and checking in

on you in person.

You should come by, Doctor.

I would love to see you.

I will.

Okay, looking forward

to it.

Me too.

See you soon.

Bye.

Just a minute!

Ow!

Hi.

Good morning.

Ow.

What's the matter?

Oh, I just hit my leg

on the table.

I missed my spot.

Bagels? I smelled them

before I opened the door.

Your senses are increasing.

That's good.

Is it my turn to make

the coffee?

Yep. After breakfast,

I'm going to go to the market.

I want to come!

On course.

Okay, now you're about--

from the curb.

Slow.

You can hear the traffic

a little bit.

A little bit more

to your right.

That's the cross

signal button.

Go over and push it.

There it is.

Now, listen for

the signal.

AUTOMATED VOICE:

Wait.

Okay, here goes.

Okay, there you go.

Oh!

That was a huge

leap of faith.

You did great.

We all go

once around

Mostly up

Sometimes down

Don't bring me

down

Beautiful flowers.

Oh, flowers!

Hello again!

Hello.

I'm Linda, your

new neighbour.

Your only neighbour,

from the looks of things.

Oh, right. The girl

we saw the other day.

I was just moving in.

Well, it's nice

to meet you.

I'm Ali and this is

my aid, Jeffrey.

Hi.

I'm sorry, I didn't

even realize--

Don't apologize, please.

It's embarrassing.

Well, it's nice to

officially meet you both.

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