Seduced and Betrayed

You're not alone, Daniel.

Others have tried to leave me, and they couldn't do it, either.

And do you know why you won't leave me?

Because...

The moth doesn't tell the flame when to go.

You belong to me now, Daniel.

Just like the stars in the heavens...

Never to escape.

You're wrong about one thing, though, Daniel.

This doesn't have to end before someone gets hurt.

Damn it!

Hi.

Oh, my god.

I am so sorry!

Are you okay?

Are you hurt?

I seem to be fine.

I... you know, I really didn't see you back up.

I'm willing to pay for any damage.

It's hardly more than a scratch.

I guess you were lucky.

Do you have a business card?

I'll call you if there's anything more.

Yeah, sure.

There you go.

Oh.

You're in construction.

Oh, please.

Don't worry. It'll be okay.

If there's a problem... I'll call you.

Man on radio: That's all for the sports report.

Now let's take a look at the weather in downtown Phoenix.

Looks like it's gonna reach about 100 degrees today,

with clouds coming in the late afternoon.

Tomorrow we're gonna reach about 110.

Whew, it's gonna be hot!

Cheryl: Dan! Dan, come out here!

Stay back! Cheryl!

Dan! Oh, my god!

Take Justin in the house!

Cheryl, get back into the house!

Take Justin back in the house!

Get back! Get back!

Come on! Get back! Get back!

Come on! Get back!

Get back!

It's all right, honey.

Sorry, I got to fix that fence.

Come here, you. You okay?

Yes. Huh?

I'm sorry, are you all right?

Fine, just sacred to death.

I am so sorry.

Come here, you. Oh! I'm sorry.

I was just trying to fix up the house

before I tackled the yard.

You okay? You afraid?

Hello. No?

May I ask who's calling?

Sure, one minute.

All right, I'm gonna make sure that bad, old dog

never comes here and bothers us again, all right?

Dan! It's a Victoria Landers for you. Who?

I don't know. She said you left your card with her.

I'd like the bookshelves to match the wood

above the mantelpiece.

You didn't call because of the accident?

No. I need some work done. I had your card.

Oh, okay. I thought you had whiplash or something.

It was barely a bump.

So, you want to match this wood?

Yes.

You know that this is tamil ash. It's very expensive.

But very beautiful, don't you think?

True. Very.

Is this your husband?

No, that's my father.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I just... I thought that...

It's okay. He was a great man.

I loved him very much.

Well, may I write you a check?

Check?

So you can start on your work?

You don't need to see a bid first?

I mean, a job like this

could cost maybe $5,000 with the materials.

I'll write you a check for $2,000 to begin.

When can you start?

Tomorrow, if you'd like.

Don't you have another job?

Well, let's just say that you caught me between projects.

Lucky me.

I'm gonna take some measurements here.

Are you new to this area?

Yes, I've been here for about six months.

Married?

Yes.

Any children?

I have a beautiful boy.

Oh, that's nice.

A lot of responsibility for a young man.

Yep, they mean the world to me, but I can handle it.

I'm sure you can.

Wow!

This is beautiful. What is this, black walnut?

Judging from the carvings, uh, let's see...

Late victorian... Uh, 1890s?

Very good.

I love fine craftsmanship.

Just, uh, just the touch of it. It's just...

You look like you have a nice touch.

Yeah.

Well, um... I got everything I needed.

I will see you in the morning.

Thank you, Mrs. Landers.

Please, call me Victoria.

I know we're going to enjoy working together.

Great.

Thank you.

A toast to the first step.

What first step?

First step down easy street.

This woman is rich.

She wants me to build bookshelves

made out of tamil ash wood.

She's got these rich friends.

I mean, this is what we've been looking for.

I mean, this is the opportunity.

I mean, money is gonna be rolling in.

Well, here's to first steps.

Let me get him to his room.

Aren't you ever coming to bed?

I'm too hyper to sleep.

You love this, don't you?

Yeah, I do.

It makes me feel like I have a purpose.

Like I'm building something that's gonna last.

You know, I'm really glad that we moved to Phoenix,

you know that? Yeah?

Yeah.

Thank you.

I love you.

I love you. And you know what?

Hmm?

This stuff can wait,

but I can't.

If I route this, it'll match the fluting on your mantel.

That's really good.

What's that cologne you're wearing?

Um, I'm not real sure.

You know, they say a man's cologne tells so much about him.

Well, I guess mine says that my wife buys it for me.

Well, she has exquisite taste.

I'll be by the pool if you want me.

Hey, hey!

How you doing? Come here, you.

I missed you.

You doing okay? Yeah.

Play in the sprinkler? Yes!

Oh, yeah? Mm-hmm.

How's my girl?

Uh-oh. What's the matter?

Dan, the balloon payment on the loan

for your tools and shop is up,

and at this rate, we're just not gonna make it.

We're gonna make it. We have to make it. Come on.

We don't have enough.

It's a big payment. We just don't have it.

Okay, so, we'll be late. I mean, what's the big deal?

Dan, what is a missed payment or a late payment like this gonna look like

when you try to raise more financing for your business?

Okay, I'll get the money.

I, uh, could go to my father.

No.

No way.

You are an artist.

I'm glad you like them. I like them, too.

I think I'll be done with them by tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

I'm a fast worker.

Dan? Yeah?

Would you like to play some tennis?

Excuse me?

My regular tennis partner couldn't make it.

I'd like to know if you'd want to fill in.

I wish I could.

I got to go and, uh... Oh, dear.

I've made you uncomfortable. I'm sorry.

No, no, it's not that. It's just that... It's all right, really.

I understand. I-i shouldn't impose.

The truth is, uh,

I don't have a regular tennis partner anymore.

And I guess I... Never mind.

No, no, no, no. Come on. No.

Come on, tell me what you were gonna say.

Well, I-i guess I, um...

Just didn't want to spend the day alone again.

Well, to tell you the truth,

I haven't played that game since I got married,