The Playground Page #4

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doing this before, huh?

- I got the exact

one you wanted.

I had to go to three

different stores to get it.

I don't understand...

- you don't need to understand.

- So what next? I

wait for the car and...

- you'll have a few seconds

and that's all you'll need.

You can't hesitate

or you'll miss it.

- And if I do?

- Then you

may run into some turbulence.

Nothing that that piece in

your glove box can't handle.

- Well, father,

I guess I'll see you tomorrow.

- Okay, young man.

Thank you.

You worked a miracle

on that RV today.

May the lord keep you.

- It's no miracle, sir.

It wouldn't have happened had

you not given me permission.

- You're too humble, boy.

- Maybe now you can

use it for guests.

I didn't mean for

myself, father.

I'm doing just fine staying

with the Andersons.

They got a real fun

dog and everything.

The Andersons?

Warren and Barbara Anderson?

When did they move out here?

They don't seem the type

to take in strangers.

- Sir?

- Nothing.

They just keep to

themselves is all.

- Keeping my entire

life in a duffel bag,

overnight in a hotel?

It's kind of freaking me out!

- Hotel, huh?

- She changed the locks.

- You know you don't

have to do this.

It's just a suggestion.

- Good one.

Just be here tomorrow morning

to talk about my travel.

- Sure thing.

We'll work out your itinerary

as soon as I get in.

- Oh, I almost forgot.

Thanks for the book.

Keeps things in perspective.

- I hope you're ready.

- Help me!

Help!

Command you.

Make me rich!

Where you got me going?

Right here? Right here?

Right here?

Whatever you say.

Whatever you say.

Why you following me?

No!

I don't know, man!

No I didn't!

No I didn't, man!

- License and registration?

- Is everything okay?

- Can I see your license

and registration, sir?

Please keep your hands

where I can see them.

- I'm hurrying up!

I'm surprised nobody stole it!

Alright! Why you rushing me?

- Is this your car?

- Yes it is, officer.

Is there a problem?

- What brings you down

to this neighborhood

so late at night?

- I'm just driving

home from work.

I made a wrong turn.

- I'll be right back.

You're good to go.

Drive safely, have

a nice evening.

- You got your payment.

- What payment?

- You got the bag.

- Easy, Jack.

- Where is it?

- That's your problem, not ours.

I gave you your window.

If you can't hold on to it...

- you don't understand,

I had to stash it.

I don't need to.

Time's up.

I'll see you shortly.

I think your wife is asleep.

I'll try not to wake.

- Where's my money?!

- Jack?

- Jill, make sure the

windows are closed

and the patio door is locked.

- The patio door?

What's going on?

- Just do it!

- It is. I always lock it.

- I'll be home in 15 minutes.

Get dressed, pack some clothes.

You can't stay there tonight.

I'm picking you up.

- Jack, you haven't

called me in three days.

- I can't explain right

now! Just get dressed!

- Go, man!

I don't need you anymore!

I got it. I don't need you.

- What is going on, Jack?

- We gotta go. I'll

tell you in the car.

- What?

- Mr. Vaugn?

Mr. Vaugn?

Mr. Vaugn, is everything

okay in there?

- I don't understand why

you don't just tell me

what's going on.

- I told you, you

wouldn't understand!

- Well I need to

know where I'm going!

And why!

- I'm taking you

to the only place

I know is safe right now.

After that, I haven't

figured it out yet.

- Safe from what?

Oh my god.

Are you running from the police?

- No.

- Then why are we

driving this far?

Who is after you?

I don't know if I can

do this anymore Jack.

- Jill, please listen to me.

I wouldn't do this

unless we had to.

- No Jack,

that's not what I mean.

- Stay in the car.

Father, I'm sorry about this.

- It's okay.

Is everything all right?

- I know you don't

know me very well,

but I need to ask you a favor.

I can't ask anybody else.

I need your help.

I need to stay here

for a while.

- I can call sister Katherine

from our charitable

works tomorrow.

She can provide you with

some temporary housing

and sustenance.

- I don't need money, father.

I need to be near god's house.

Is there any way

we can stay here?

- We have no space here.

But there is a motel

a few miles up the road.

- That won't cut it.

- May I ask you why

you must stay here?

- It's the only place I

trust my wife's safety.

I need to leave her here.

- I think it best if you

come back in the morning

and we call sister Katherine.

- Father, you don't understand.

- No sir, you don't understand!

I am sure you can find another

option for her lodging.

- Where? She doesn't

have anybody else.

- Then stay with her.

- That's impossible.

She can't be around

me right now.

It's too dangerous.

I need to leave her here.

- I'm a priest.

- I know, that's why

I brought her here.

This place looks like it

used to provide sanctuary.

- Yes, that is true.

Then there has to be

a place for guests.

There is no living space

here besides my own and...

- I'm doing what you told me to.

I'm going to the desert.

- Hello?

Hello?

- There might be an old,

small, and uncomfortable place

where she can rest.

But I cannot tend to her

because it could

scar my reputation.

- I understand.

- Nor is she to disclose

that she is a guest here.

She can use the facilities,

but she must tend to herself.

- Thank you, father.

- How long must she stay here?

- I can only

promise I'll be back

as soon as I've

figured this out.

- This is your last chance.

- Thanks for the lunch, father.

- You are a fast eater.

- May I suggest

something, father?

- Yeah, go ahead.

- It's a shame to

leave your cooking

out on the porch like that.

You ought to at least walk

it over to her doorstep.

- I think she's all right.

She hasn't complained so far.

- That's because

she's being nice.

I've seen her most of the time

bringing back a cold plate

because by the time

she comes out for it

food's not steaming anymore.

And I figure it can't

be as good either.

- I'd rather not do anything

different unless I have to.

- Okay, father.

It's just a shame she can't get

to taste it as good as I do.

It may also draw less attention

to her staying here and such,

since she won't have

to come out as much.

- Mrs. Jill?

- Hello, father.

- Hello, Mrs. Jill.

- So nice out here.

So different from the city.

Is there anything

that you're finding

unsuitable with your stay?

- No, everything is fine.

As good as it can be.

- With your permission

I'll be bringing your food

to your front door.

So that it doesn't get cold.

- Thank you, father.

Yes, I would like that.

- Is there anything else

I can provide you with?

- You've been very

gracious, father.

- I'm glad you're content.

- Hello?

Hello?

I'm looking for a

healer in these parts.

Wait.

Wait! Wait!

I'll do it.

- Thank you, father.

- Beautiful day, isn't it?

- Yes sir, it is.

You done a good thing, making

it easier for her and all.

- It was a good suggestion.

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