Hush

So who'd you bring home last year? Sheila-- What was her name?

I didn't go home last year. What about the year before?

Mm-mm.

I'm not the first girl you ever brought home, right?

Jackson. Oh, God.

Oh, no.

This makes it worse.

You never told me it was like this.

It's a farm. There's a mortgage.

It's no big deal.

Oh, my God.

Some little farmhouse you got here.

Watch your step on the ice. Yes, dear.

Man.

Oh.

Come on. Don't be impressed.

Shh.

You'll wake her up. rm Sorry

She's put you in the guest room.

Bummer. Where are you?

Across the hall.

Well, it's her house.

It's a Catholic thing.

Come on.

No way. Come on.

I'll sneak you back before she knows. No way.

No.

An angel in the kitchen and a devil in the bedroom.

Now that's what I like in a man.

Oh, my God! Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. Oh.

Oh, I am sorry.

I thought you were in the other room.

I am in the other room.

I just came in here this morning to, uh, say hello.

Well, I guess I'd better hurry up and be embarrassed.

I thought you were Jackson.

Yes, I could tell. Heh.

Please forgive me. Oh, God, no. I just-- I...

[HELEN MUMBLES INDISTINCTLY]

Well, hi, I'm, uh, Helen. Heh, heh. Of course you are.

And I'm Martha Baring. Welcome to Kilronan.

Thank you. Thanks. Oh, boy.

And where is that son of mine?

I don't know, but I'd like to find him.

Yeah, so would I.

Well, so much for first impressions.

You go ahead and enjoy his breakfast,

and I'll look forward to seeing a lot less of you downstairs.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

We can walk a bit.

You show a lot of promise for a city girl.

Thank you. You're a terrific liar.

Ha. Well...

Mom, the place looks great.

Only because it's covered with snow. It's been hard this fall.

But I don't wanna talk about anything depressing.

Let's talk about our week.

I made some plans. I hope you don't mind.

Well, we're not staying the week.

We can't. Of course you can.

No, we have to leave right after Christmas. I'm sorry.

But, darling--

Mom, we have to leave on Wednesday.

Well, of course, I mean, if you have to go, you have to go.

I just thought maybe-- Well, heh, never mind.

Oh, look at the time.

We have to get back for church.

Go on. Go after her.

She misses me. Heh,heh,heh.

Go.

I think I made a better impression with my clothes off.

You look great. You look

beautiful. Sure.

I love this house, Jackson.

There's something about it.

I suppose. Maybe it's you.

How me? I don't know, you.

You know, where you come from. Who you are.

The architecture of a life.

Pretentious? Just a little.

What?

Now?

[CHOIR SINGING "O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL" OVER SPEAKERS]

Well, heh, look at you.

You're putting me to shame.

Do you think this is too much for church?

I checked with Jackson, but--

No, no. Not at all.

I envy your confidence.

Are you sure? I'm-- Actually, I did bring another one, but--

No, I just worry you'll get cold in that freezing old church. Ha.

Here.

Thanks. Oh.

Oh, it's broken.

It's just-- It's an old catch.

Oh, I'll have it fixed.

Who are these people? Are they your parents?

Yes.

And where are they this Christmas?

Um...

They died a long time ago.

Oh. I am sorry, I didn't know.

Okay, you can stop talking about me.

Let's go.

Oh. After you. No, go ahead.

Please, go on. Let's go.

Nice scarf.

And the angel came to her and said:

"Hail, blessed one, the Lord is with thee.

And you will conceive in your womb and bear a son.

And the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

and he shall reign in the house forever.

And of his kingdom there shall be no end."

Amen.

Merry Christmas to you. You're looking well.

Merry Christmas.

Thanks, Father. Ah, the prodigal returns.

Welcome back, Jackson. Thank you.

Baring and Son finally back in business.

You've made your mother a very happy woman.

Nonsense, Madge, I've been happy since the day he was born.

Merry Christmas to you.

Mom?

Does everyone think I'm moving in, or is Madge just a trial balloon?

Let's see, with the flyers I sent out and the ad in the paper...

Heh. I didn't really tell her that, I guess my hopes were showing.

I know you want me to come back but my work's in New York.

You never speak about that job as if you loved it.

Helen's in New York.

Now, that's mighty inconsiderate of you,young lady.

Steal away my baby boy.

Heh. Well, now, why can't you just be sensible?

Leave your life and your work and your friends

and move in here with a controlling old woman.

Learn how to bake bread and shovel horse shit.

You're not that old.

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

Let's not let Madge spoil our Christmas.

Good night.

Good night. Night.

[MUSIC PLAYING ON MUSIC BOX]

Hello.

I'm sorry to disturb you there. I think I'm lost.

I'm looking for Kilronan.

Oh, back that-a-ways.

Follow the tar road. Second left.

Second left, okay. Thank you.

You can tell Mrs. Baring I'll bring the birds by later on.

Okay.

Merry Christmas.

Hi, baby.

Where have you been?

Please, I got so lost. I'll tell you about it later.

You cleaned up? I'm shocked.

No. It must have been my mother. Old habits die hard.

She does all this with no help?

The help never stays. She doesn't give them anything to do.

By the way, I caved in. We're staying for the New Year's Eve party.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five,

four, three, two, one. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year.

[PEOPLE SINGING "AULD LANG SYNE"]

Still love me? Oh.

I'll love you, dear, I'll love you Till China and Africa meet

And the river jumps Over the mountain

BOTH". And the salmon sing in the street

Thank you.

And there he was, he was standing right beside her.

Did you have a good time? It was a great party.

I'd say it was a triumph.

Short lived, maybe, but never mind.

Here's to you, my darlings.

Good night. Good night.

Good night.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

What are you--? Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. Jackson.

You're right. You do make a better impression with your clothes off.

What are you--? Oh, God! Ha-ha-ha.

Shh.