Irresistible Page #3

Thank you.

l magine what it must be like

to burn to death.

l am cold.

You wanna go back

to the party?

Yeah, sorry.

#$ l'll make you crazy #$

#$ l'll get inside you

with a look around #$

You're dancing !

#$ l'll make you crazy #$

#$ and l'll do anything

and be happy again #$

Had a good time for you, ey?

What?

l heard you're having

a few problems with Oraig.

But don't worry.

He's one

of the best blokes around.

l'm sure he'll stand by you.

Who told you that?

Oome one, Jen,

you can't say

something like that

and then you don't tell me

who said that.

Look, Soph,

the twelve-step program

really works

and you get to meet

some terrific people.

[whispering]

What are you talking about?

Alcoholics Anonymous.

l've been there myself.

[bursts out laughing]

l'm not an alcoholic.

l don't even drink.

That's what l used to say.

Are you serious?

No wonder everybody's

staring at me.

No one's staring at you.

You're not gonna believe

a stupid rumor.

People love rumors.

Don't worry.

We know it's not true.

There are people there

who have kids that are

in our kids' classes.

And she was so certain.

You know what?

Ever since you started

this book, you've been

spinning out.

Oh, no, no.

Wait a minute, no.

This isn't about my work.

l hate the way

you're not sleeping.

You're worried all the time.

J ust let's get

in the car.

Oh, great.

Mara just saw

this whole fight.

Not everyone

is staring at you.

She is.

[owl screeches]

[girls laugh]

[laughter continues]

[baby cries]

[baby cries]

[owl screeches]

[loud yelling]

[heavy breathing]

lsn't it perfect?

How did you know?

You mentioned that Sophie

collects owls.

lt's just a wonderful hobby.

l remembered.

Did l really say that?

That must be brave on.

Ohoose me!

[laughs]

Ohoose me!

Ohoose me!

[laughs]

Are you sure

Sophie's out?

Yeah, the kids

have taken her shopping.

Let's put it down

over here.

Down here.

Oh !

Alright?

lt's so great.

[chuckles]

Shopie's got

such great taste.

Yeah.

l think it would look better

in there.

Let's have a look.

( Oraig )

Yes!

Happy Birthday!

lt's magnificent, sweetheart.

Thank you.

Thank you and you.

Thank you, sweetie.

Where did you find it?

And it looks

like a weighs a ton.

How did you ever

get it in here?

l had it delivered.

What will you call him, mom?

l think to begin with

it's a she not a he,

don't you, dad?

Absolutely.

M inerva.

Yes.

When l was your age,

my mom used to tell me stories

about M inerva.

She was a goddess,

and like a fairy

she flew with the owls.

( Elly )

How about these?

You know, l'll find quolls.

l miss quolly.

l know you do, baby.

l know.

So, what do you think?

ls it good in here?

Yeah, l think it is.

lt's great.

Oan we have

a little sneak?

No!

No, no.

No, absolutely no.

No, but we can have

some cake.

Yeah !

That's a nice car.

l've been thinking.

M ine is past of use

by date.

But then again

so am l .

Dad !

l guess it will see me out.

lf you want a new car,

you should have one.

l'll help you choose it.

No. lt would be

a waste of money.

Debbie!

Debbie?

l like your new car.

l wish.

lt's not our car.

[girls scream and laugh]

[buzzing]

[buzzing]

[thriller music]

[buzzing]

[thump]

[hinges screech]

[baby cries]

[screeches]

How are the girls?

The girls are fine.

More at the point,

how are you?

There were,

there were wasps.

Where did they come from?

There's a wasp plague.

The pest guy says

they've been finding nests

in all kind of weird places.

Anyway, they got rid of them.

They won't be back.

[thriller music]

[birds chirping]

So. . . it is your car.

Oh, that.

No, no.

That's not our car.

But l saw you

getting out of it!

You went into your house!

You saw someone

go into my house?

Only you.

Well, she dresses like you.

She was wearing a dress

like that pretty one

of yours.

The one that l love.

Splashed all over

with hibiscus flowers.

When was this?

You know what

my memory's like.

But sometimes she looked

like she was you.

Wasn't it you?

No.

What have you done

to your face?

l hope it wasn't that nice

husband of yours

who did that.

He isn't the type

for any of this.

[thriller music]

[bell rings]

My key wouldn't--

l changed the locks.

What happened?

Hey!

Daddy!

Alright, that's it.

Go watch TV, girls.

Go ahead.

Now.

l changed all the locks.

l think someone's

been getting in.

My hibiscus dress is missing

and Maggie saw

a woman in it

get out of that blue car

that's been on the street.

You know which one?

Oan you say that again?

Someone stole

my hibiscus dress

and Maggie saw a woman in it.

Maybe she's the one

that came into the house

and put the wasps

in the pot on purpose,

because l'm not convinced

that it's natural.

The pest guy didn't think

there was anything unusual.

What about Spotty quoll?

Kids' toys get missing.

You said yourself

that they always turn up.

[whispering]

These are for you.

l think we should call

the Police.

This all started

when you lost your keys.

lt was probably you

that Maggie saw in the dress.

Why would someone

break into the house

and steal a toy and a dress

and nothing else?

Anyway, you changed the locks.

That's the main thing.

How are you feeling?

The doctor thought

you might be still

a bit delirious

with stings and all that.

Oh, my God.

Well, maybe that's it.

l don't know.

Thank you.

[thriller music]

Oup of tea?

Yes, thank you.

[bell rings]

( Sophie )

Hang on !

Hello!

How are you there?

l was just passing by.

l wanted to drop in

and see how you are.

lt's a fear of mine

to be bitten by wasps

and there was

a whole nest, l heard?

Poor thing !

lt must have been shocking.

(Mara )

Oan l get you

a cup of tea or something?

Why don't you just

lie down?

No, no, no.

l'll get it.

Why don't you have a seat?

l'm sorry.

We're out of tea.

lt's okay.

l'll have coffee.

No, l'll go next door

and ask the neighbor.

Okay.

A couple of seconds.

Maggie.

Maggie!

Ma--

Sorry.

l found some.

There was some tea

in the cupboard.

l poured you a cup.

l gotta go.

Jen's just called.

The computers crashed.

l wish l could stay.

Oan we get together some time?

l'd really like that.

Sure.

J ust take,

take care.

Maggie!

Maggie.

[honks car horn]

Mara came by today.

She came by

to see how l was doing.

M h.

That's thoughtful.

She was wearing a dress

just like my missing

hibiscus dress.

Don't you think

that's strange?

Not really.

Oraig, it was identical

to the dress that l have

that's missing !

And the one that Maggie said

someone was wearing when

they broke into the house.

Mara's never been here before.

She sure seemed to know

her way around.

Well look, maybe once.

What do you mean?

She helped me carry in

the owl pot.

What?

l know l said l--

l knew you were lying that day.

What was she wearing?

Was it a hibiscus dress

like mine?

Hers was backless.

Why did you lie to me?

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