Fatal Exposure

Janet! What are you doing in front of the mirror? I'm gonna need to brush my teeth and I'm already late!

Janet! Can you hear me?

Yes I heard you. Ok Bob, I understood.

Are you going to be late again this evening?

Come on don't get me started. You know it's not my fault.

I'm sorry.

I don't have a husband anymore.

Oh Bob. We haven't made love in such a long time.

It's been much too long.

Much...

- Are you coming home for lunch? - I think so, but don't wait for me at dinner. I'll be late.

As usual. I don't think you realise that you have a wife.

What do you mean?

Well it's been two months since we made love, for example.

Ever since they assigned you to that new case.

You know my job is really hard and I'm very tired when I get home.

You still don't understand about my work, do you?

You knew I wasn't going to have a lot of free time. Listen, I'm on call 24/7 for God's sakes.

I'm a policeman you know?

I don't work 9 to 5 in an office.

And I don't have all the time in the world to think about my love life.

- Bye Janet. - Bye.

- Good morning sir. - Good morning sergeant.

Aside from this job that is so goddamn tiring that when I get home at night I'm beat,

she doesn't even keep herself attractive, with this lotion on her face,

these rollers in her hair all day long.

And we always do everything together. No wonder the attraction has faded.

Me too. Same here.

Central calling unit 27.

- Central to unit 27 - You wanna respond? - No.

Unit 27 here. Over.

We have a telephone message for inspector Trevor, from the New York Interpol dept.

- We read you. - Let's go to central.

- Guess who this is. - The nicest hands I've ever seen.

- Janet! How wonderful! - How did you guess? - I recognised your hands.

You've had these beautiful hands ever since you were a little girl.

Now I don't care much about my hands. They're housewife's hands.

- I'm so glad to see you. - Me too.

- Now let me look at you. - Do you think I've changed a lot?

Yes, more of a woman, more beautiful, more refined.

- Is there anything wrong? - No. Nothing.

- Okay. How's your husband? - Fine. He hasn't changed.

- Is he still a policeman? - Yes my dear, but now he's with Interpol.

- With the rank of captain? - No. Lieutenant. But now let's talk about you.

When I heard your voice on the telephone, I couldn't believe it.

Yeah, so many years.

Amy don't exaggerate, we're not all that old yet. Now what are you doing in Miami?

One question at a time. I'll be here for almost two weeks you know.

I'm here for an international conference on psychopathology.

Yeah, I heard you've become a very good psychologist.

Psychologist yes. I don't know how good, but certainly very curious.

Yes you were always curious and always interested about everything and everyone.

That's true. To be curious is a must for any psychologist.

But even Jung left medicine for psychology because he was so curious about everything.

Maybe you don't care about these things, but I'm really in love with my profession

I really don't understand psychology very much. But I like listening to you, so go on.

Careful, because if I wanted to, I could easily understand any fantasies and hidden motives of your mind.

I always analyze everyone and everything.

Everyone and everything...

- What's on your mind? Tell me. - No, never mind.

- It's nothing. - But we're friends.

- Well guess. - No Janet, you tell me.

Something's happened to you.

Janet, let's talk about it.

- I don't think that's really the case. - That's what you think.

- At one time you kept no secrets from me. - You're right.

Don't forget that a psychologist is like a confessor. There's a professional confidence.

So you can open up your soul to me, freely. I won't breathe a word.

Recently Bob has been given a new job at the office.

It keeps him out till dawn.

- Every day of the week. - So you can't see him as often as you would like to.

You can say that I don't see him at all. Bob only thinks about his work.

I think that maybe he can't help it.

But the end result is the same. He's behaviour is that of a husband, not a lover.

- No more attention, no more sex. - You're so right.

You know, I wonder if he's seeing a mistress.

I don't know. But I can't stand it anymore.

Sometimes women blame mistresses for things that are really their own fault.

But you know me. Why are you talking to me in such a reproachful way?

You wonder why I, a liberated woman would accuse a wife of that?

Because they accept life's routine and don't give fantasies a chance.

I must say, I don't really understand your point.

The point is that for men work is a priority especially if it's enjoyable to them.

But he needs to be reassured. He needs a wife at home. Who loves him.

But in the long run that's not enough, especially for women.

You know? That's because the female affection is far more complex.

So when the relationship becomes dull, or even boring, you have to start thinking about enticing him.

Do you think I should behave like a cheap whore?

No I don't mean that at all. Men have a different mentality.

Try to be more sexy, starting with your clothes, especially lingerie.

Flirt without being too aggressive.

Sensuality is not a sin.

The need to be wanted and desired by your own husband is proper.

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

Try it. It would be exciting for both of you.

Mr. Preston?

Speaking, who is it?

I saw your ad. I'm interested. I'd like you to tell me a bit more about it.

It's very simple. I specialize in sexy photography services for women who are not satisfied with their...

... intimate relationships with their husbands.

And are trying to revitalise their husband's desire through fantasy.

After all there are many photo services like mine in Playboy magazine.

Many women let themselves be photographed.

Try to be much more sexy.

Start with your clothes. Especially your lingerie.

Sensuality is not a sin. Try it. It'll be exciting for both of you.

Hey Janet, come on!

Let's show your husband what you can do!

It's the worst mistake most husbands make. Not to pay enough attention to the desires of their wives.

And this is in most cases the principle reason for trouble in a relationship.

Here. Look at this.

These women are all so cunningly sexy.

Yet they're all ordinary women.

Almost all professional's wives.

But they're so beautiful.

With the help of Rosie's make up abilities.

And my photography.

And since that's why you're here, why don't we get started?

- I hope I can. - She's so modest, did you hear that Rosie?

You'll do just fine.

So let's not waste anymore time.

Let's go.

Just perfect like that. Now look here.

- That was just great. You're a real professional. - Thank you.

Now let's do this. Let's photograph you on the bed.

That's it. Lie down.

Fine. This is great.

Now turn yourself to the other side.

- This way? - Yes.

That's good. Now move your hair. That's great.

You're beautiful.

- You're just so beautiful. - Leave me alone! - Kiss me.

- I don't want to. - Kiss me. - No. - Come on, kiss me.

- What are you doing? - Come here. - Leave me alone!

Hey get off me now. Come on, I don't want to, no.

You ask what's happening to me?

I think I'm embarassed to even talk about it.

Amy you're my friend and also a psychologist, so you must try to understand me.

A psychologist is like a confessor as you said, so I have to tell you about it. I followed your advice.

I had myself photographed in sexy positions. Like you said, I'm trying to attract Bob's attention.

I think that's the right thing to do.

I'm hoping he'll like them, but...

I'm not sure I did the right thing.

I want Bob to understand that the only reason I did such a thing was to rebuild our happiness.

Don't worry, tell him you did it for the two of you.

After the first reaction he'll be grateful.

Yes I know. But I just wish that... Okay you're always right.

That's not the point. If you did it for him you need to tell him.

Right. You are the psychologist after all.

Are you busy tomorrow? Will you have any free time?

- I'm free. - I'd like to spend the day with you.

That's great. I'll see you tomorrow then.

Hi Janet.

- Hi. - Tomorrow morning I'm leaving for New York.

Interpol called me at the station.

So when will you be back?

I don't know for sure. I think I'll be home next weekend.

- Good night then. - Good night.

- You understand the problem now? - Yeah sure.

It's perfectly clear. It always happens like that.

I am feeling guilty even if I shouldn't. Where are you taking me?

Is this a a surprise?

Yes.

Is this where they sell those shoes? Let's see.

It was just a moment of escape, a time out, relaxation.

Well, a woman like you needs to make love.

- Bob has neglected you for much too long. - Yeah.

You know, maybe I was wrong to quit teaching.

I could have married a professor instead of a policeman.

- I'd surely would have a better life. - Don't be too sure.

I'm not convinced. My husband isn't a policeman, but he also tends to forget his marital obligations.

All men are the same. They get tired of you.

And he has no excuses such as overtime work. He's the president of a bank.

By the way, what about that photographer?

Well he's a nice guy.

- Hello? - It's me. - What's up?

The appointment is at 4 o'clock tomorrow at her appartment.

- And why at her place? - That's what she wants.

- See you at the studio. Ok? - Ok.

He's a really nice guy like Janet said, and he's supposed to be a top photographer.

- So now you're a sexy model, huh? - Yes.

- Does Janet know? - No, only you know Evelyn, just you.

Don't worry about me, I'm a faithful friend, aren't I?

Yes but I have to go now. In a half hour I've got the appointment. I'll see you again tomorrow.

- Okay, but don't forget to tell me everything. - Ok. See you. - Bye.

Let's start.

Right over here.

Stand up.

- Good. No, no, not yet. - Allright.

We have finished here.

- Do you have everything? - Yes.

Move your head a little higher.

Stay like that.

Now turn towards me real slow. That's it. Stop.

That's great.

Unfortunately I have another appointment at the studio and I won't be able to stay.

Rosie's just as good as I am and there's still a roll of film.

In addition to being a great make up artist, Rosie's also an ace photographer.

I'm sorry but I really need to go.

Rosie, will you finish the session for me please?