All Around The Town

- Sarah, what's tripped the light fantastic?

It means having fun.

- Just like we were having outside?

Put on your mitts and hat.

It's cold out there.

- Can we take my dolly for a ride up the street?

- We're staying in the backyard.

- But I wanted to meet my friends.

Backyard.

Have you seen my boots?

Did you hide them again?

- Last one out's a rotten egg.

Laurie, your hat.

Hello, Kinmount residence.

Oh, hi, Mom.

Oh, hi, what's your name?

You have a cute doll, what's her name?

Huh, huh?

Come on.

Sarah!

Let me go!

Sarah! - Don't worry.

I gotta go, bye.

Laurie.

Laurie!

Laurie!

Laurie!

Laurie!

Laurie!

Laurie.

Laurie.

Are you ready?

We need to go.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah.

It's all my fault.

What are you talking about?

- Mom and Dad were driving down to see me, Sarah, in my car.

- No, Laurie, it was an accident.

- They were only on that road because of me.

- And that is what they would have wanted.

They were doing what they loved most

and what they've done from the minute we both were born.

They were looking after us.

Sarah.

Sarah.

They died happy.

Oh, as happy as the day that you came home to us.

And they went together.

Like two people who really love each other should.

Come on.

We've got a church full of people waiting.

- John and Marie Kinmount exemplified the values

of home and family.

They understood that a strong family could only take root

in a community that looked after everyone's needs.

They left this world a better place

and they leave behind two fine young women

who embody their values.

One a county prosecutor,

the other an honor student with a bright future.

John and Marie never asked anything for their good works.

They conquered great adversity with an amazing grace.

In their memory,

please join me in singing their favorite hymn.

Laurie.

Is she all right?

Come on, I'm a doctor.

Come on here, come on.

You're all right, you're all right, yes, you're okay.

Huh?

You're okay.

Huh?

That's good.

Just a little overwhelmed.

Would be best if she went home.

- I don't know what came over me.

It was so weird, I've never fainted before.

- Well, you've been through a lot.

Let me get this.

- And don't be too hard on yourself, my dear.

These things happen.

Do I know you?

- No, we just came to pay our respects.

Now forget me and let your big sister take care of you.

You both have been so kind.

I haven't even asked you your names.

- Hawkins, Billy Hawkins, my wife Carla.

Our condolences.

Allan Grant.

What kind of doctor are you?

Pardon me?

What kind of doctor are you?

Oh, philosophy actually.

It looked like you needed somebody

to take control of the situation, so.

- And Billy's a good judge of human nature.

He just understands.

Television.

You're that Random Acts of Generosity guy.

- Actually, he's the competition.

My message is more about helping others

in order to help yourself.

Good work feels great.

Pays well too.

Your parents were wonderful people, Sarah.

I want you to know their lives were much appreciated.

Thank you.

And now go.

Take care.

You and Laurie make a lovely couple.

Oh, we're not.

I'm her English professor.

Oh.

Forgive me, you seemed so close.

(laughs) Billy.

Did you really have to do that?

I needed to be certain.

And are you?

I'm not sure.

Laurie, Laurie, it's okay.

It's okay.

Honey, it's a nightmare.

The knife, Sarah.

The knife's back.

- When Laurie was four years old, she was abducted.

And she was gone for two years.

It was hell for my parents.

Me too.

I was babysitting her when it happened.

She was eventually found alone and lost near Pittsburgh.

- What was she like when she came home?

Different.

Afraid to go to bed.

She refused my father's attention

and even then I was sure she'd been abused

but she didn't remember anything.

- Did she have a thorough medical examination

after she was found?

- Mm-hmm, she had a few sessions with a psychiatrist

but my parents never said what went on.

- Yes, pretend it didn't happen was

the prevailing attitude of the time.

Most people felt that if you ignored abuse,

it would just be forgotten.

And I guess I did the same.

Laurie seemed to get better.

She even dated in high school.

She was never really interested in men

until Gregg Bennett came along last year.

And then she ended that.

- How's she been since your parents' deaths?

She's been having nightmares.

The same one she had as a child.

And I feel so responsible.

What kind of nightmares?

There's just one.

She calls it the knife dream.

In it, someone cuts her throat.

Dr. Donnelly, I feel uncomfortable talking

about Laurie like this but--

- But I've consulted on half a dozen of your cases

and you didn't know who else to approach.

- Thank you for agreeing to meet with me.

Can you recommend anyone who can help?

No.

I have an open appointment tomorrow.

You don't think I'm qualified.

No, you're one

of the most respected psychiatrists in the state.

I can't ask you to treat Laurie.

- Well, all you'll do is convince her to see me.

She'll decide who treats her.

- Well, that may be the hardest part.

He's a wonderful doctor, Laur.

I don't need to see a shrink,

I need to get on with my life and go back to my classes.

- Okay, but wouldn't it be easier

if you got a good night's sleep?

- The dream doesn't happen every night.

- Do you remember the sleepwalking case I prosecuted?

The guy who killed his wife

while fighting monsters in his nightmares?

Yeah, I remember.

- Well, the defense had three psychiatrists

who all claimed it was possible.

In 10 minutes,

Dr. Donnelly completed destroyed their argument.

And he's an expert.

Sarah.

One appointment.

And if you don't like him, I won't mention it again.

I'll think about it.