Moonlight Mile Page #2

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however, your feelings

influence that decision.

I just want you to be aware that

if we decide to go for death,

it may not be so easy to do.

What is the death penalty

here?

Gas.

Sh*t.

Uh, is it --

is it better for us if he --

if he, uh -- if he shot

our daughter first?

Christ, Ben.

I'm afraid that --

that may be hard to prove.

I mean, what kind of a guy

is that who would do that?

He -- He --

He had to kill somebody.

ls he that crazy?

W-Why didn't he just shoot

his wife first?

Why did he have to kill

our daughter?

Because she was there.

We have your numbers.

Feel free to call.

Call me at any time.

What is it?

lt's like we're all waiting

for something to happen.

Good night.

Good night, Joe.

Don't you worry about us.

We're okay.

Okay.

Joe?

Say it, Joe.

-- Joe. Joe.

-- What?

I-I need some help.

I think we forgot something.

W-What is it?

The invitations.

We forgot the wedding

invitations.

I didn't call the shop.

They had the master guest list.

The plan was they were gonna

just send them out directly.

Well, d-don't you think --

Never assume.

lt's the first rule of business.

You saw the sales girl.

She looked stoned.

I just -- I-I-I-I-I don't want

everyone getting them now.

Not now.

lt'd just be too uncomfortable.

Sure.

I gotta be somewhere

at 9:
00,

and then the, uh --

the D.A. at 11:
00.

The D.A.

-- Ben.

-- Hmm?

I got it.

You think --

Could you get over there?

-- No problem.

-- Thanks, Joe.

lt's just -- it's just it --

it -- it --

it would just be

too uncomfortable.

You know, there's a drawer

at the bottom of the bureau.

lf you want, I could maybe

make some space for you.

Oh, no, no, no.

Ben, Ben, it's fine.

Mornin'!

# Meet me in the morning #

# 56th and Wabasha #

# Meet me in the morning #

# 56th and Wabasha #

Whoa!

Ray!

Ray, off!

Come on, Ray-Ray!

Nice kitty! Nice kitty!

Nice kitty!

Okay, nice kitty!

Sorry about that.

Ray likes boys.

a lot.

He gonna live?

He's never moved that fast

in his entire life.

Ray doesn't get

much company.

So, what can I do you for?

Go ahead, Ray.

Yeah, I, uh --

I, uh --

-- Hi.

-- Hi.

Um.

This is kind of strange,

but, um, I think you have

some mail here.

You think?

I mean that I'm --

that I'm looking for.

Anything special you had

in mind?

Wedding invitations.

You want 'em back?

I do.

What, did you forget to lick

the stamps?

All right.

Well, you coming or not?

Come on.

Stay.

You all alone here?

Why, what'd you have

in mind?

Oh, no, I --

District manager's been talking

since Christmas

he's got subs coming in.

I think he forgot.

So it's just me

and the Bettys for now.

They're out on route.

We take turns --

butt behind the counter,

butt behind the wheel.

Except everyone seems

much happier

when I'm not behind

the wheel, so.

You're not from around here.

Boy shortage.

You notice.

So what,

you 4-F, flunk your medical?

Draft dodger? What?

I've never been called up.

Really?

You got kind of a slouch

going there.

Oh, it's, uh --

it's the shoes.

So now what -- now that you've

blown off the wedding?

I'm just trying to collect

my invitations.

Sure.

Whatever you want.

But you better take 'em off.

I hate it when you leave

scuff marks.

So, did you ever see

that "Lucy" episode

where she's in this big vat

stomping grapes, making wine?

I feel like that every time

I climb in.

I pretend I'm in ltaly.

Feeling ltalian?

Uh, not just yet.

Give it a sec.

Okay, any particular color

we're looking for?

Uh, pink, I think.

Really? Your choice?

Scented?

Hey, we get 'em all in here.

Hello.

Look familiar?

How many?

All right.

38 to you, rest to me.

You ready?

lt's okay.

Oh, thank God!

Joe, thanks for doing this.

I couldn't stand

the painter up.

I booked him

three weeks ago.

Would have screwed up

his whole schedule.

What do you think?

Hmm?

lt -- lt -- Wow.

Here we go.

Got it all worked out.

There's a few odds and ends

to take care of

before we get started.

I went ahead and I booked

a photo for us.

Deposit from the wedding

took care of the whole --

lt's all set.

ready to go.

I just got to thinking

last night

maybe we're missing

an opportunity here.

I mean,

there's work to be done.

Maybe the best thing for us

at this point is just to --

That's my partner's --

ex-partner's desk --

You know,

just dive right in.

We had a plan.

Why not stick with it?

What else are we gonna do?

Sit around?

We'll go crazy.

Stan Michaels, the shrink --

did you meet?

See, he sees no problem

with it.

Activity --

very therapeutic.

So, you know, what else

are you gonna do --

curl up and die?

I just.wouldn't want her

to see us like -- like that.

Not like that.

Don't do it.

Don't do it, Ben.

You don't have to answer

the phone.

We don't need another

wet blanket dropping by.

Ohh.

-- Ah, the man is hopeless!

-- Hello?

You know, last week, he actually

apologized to somebody

for not picking up

until the ninth ring.

I just want to put

a big banner over this house

that says "beg off."

Or maybe a T-shirt?

What do you think?

Great.

We're gonna be fine.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sam Swanson checking up.

Checking up.

What are you

complaining about?

You were livid all day

because the Carlsons didn't

even ask about Diana.

That's right.

Well, which is it, Jo?

lt's both, Benjamin -- it pisses

me off when they ask about her,

and it pisses me off

when they don't,

and that is just

the way it is -- so there.

Don't shake your head.

You'd feel

the same way about it.

Starting tomorrow, we're all

gonna get a handle on it.

I made some appointments

for us.

I beg your pardon?

A stop at the bank

to close out Diana's paperwork,

Garfield's for the, uh,

bridesmaids' returns.

We're gonna get back on our

feet and come out swinging.

Did you have this typed up?

ls there an itinerary

we can follow?

Joe and I are gonna get

a jump on it

with a trip over

to Danvers in the morning.

-- Why?

-- Spring regional.

-- You're not serious.

-- Absolutely.

Oh, don't subject him

to that.

This is what?

Mulcahey's project is still

out there, Josephine.

lf I don't move now,

those Next Century

turncoat bastards will.

I was this close

to landing him before.

Lower your shoulders.

Oh.

Time to see the boys.

Don't.

We're not home!

Yes?

Joe?

Someone here to see you.

7 5.

You forgot one.

The address was on the back.

I-I thought you'd want it.

Hi.

-- Hi.

-- Hi.

Bertie Knox.

Oh, I'm -- I'm sorry.

Um, Bertie, uh.

I sling stamps

down at the P.O.

We've never actually met.

I'm your route manager.

I helped Joe here do some bin

diving, dig up your invites.

Really excellent

paper selection.

I.

I'm sorry we couldn't complete

the postal cycle for you.

I.

Well,

you want this or what?

Oh. Thanks.

Yeah.

lt was nice meeting you.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

You're not on foot, are you?

I'm dripping, Joe.

Oh, it's no.problem.

No problem for you.

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