The Clearing

Excuse me, honey.

- Cologne? - I better get going.

...61 degrees downtown.

In Harrisburg, the governor has given...

Remember we have the Finches tonight.

- You sleep okay? - Yeah, fine.

Why are we having the Finches?

We haven't seen them in ages, and I think we should make an effort with Eva.

- Is there an occasion or... - No, no occasion.

He used to be your good friend. You know?

Yeah. Are you gonna speak to Jill today?

No, I spoke with her yesterday.

Why? You worried about her?

Should I be?

Well, why don't you give her a call?

I think I'll give her a call this afternoon.

Well, that's a good idea.

She likes her job?

Yes, she seems to.

She wouldn't tell me if she didn't.

No, but that's only because you've made your opinion on the matter so clear.

Bye.

Okay, you hound.

Hey. Come on.

Come on, hey.

Come on. Attaboy, attaboy, come on.

No, not... Hey, that's cruel.

Well, he's gotta learn how to swim. It's how I taught the children.

You did not. Anyway, I taught them to swim.

See you later.

Wayne, please don't be any later than 6:00, okay?

- 6:00. - Yes, please.

Not active. Press the services button now.

Shut up.

...dashing optimism that profits

will soon show signs of rebounding.

Dow Jones Industrials were down by a third of a percent,

a half percent decline for the S&P 500.

Near 2.5 percent lower for the NASDAQ.

Graciela, that's beautiful. Thank you.

Hi. Wayne's late. Can you believe it?

- Hi. - What's he doing?

- He's working. - Why the hell is he doing that?

What else is new? Tom, can you make us drinks?

Yes, and I want that good Scotch.

I'd like to speak with Wayne Hayes. This is his wife.

One moment, please.

I'm afraid he's not at his desk.

Well, is he gone for the day?

I'm afraid I don't know, Mrs. Hayes.

I'd like to speak with Alex Rice, please.

One moment, please.

He's gone for the day. Would you like his voice mail?

No, no message, thank you.

Please leave a message.

Well, I hope you're on your way.

- As usual, you've spoiled us. - Yes, Eileen.

Everything was absolutely delicious.

It was nothing. I didn't do anything.

If this isn't doing anything, well...

You should be so lucky, Tom.

Well, I'm so sorry Wayne couldn't be here.

That's all right. He never liked us.

What is your emergency?

Yes, hello?

I need to report a missing person.

- Hello? - This is Detective Seymour.

There was no sign of break in.

Doors were locked, alarm was set.

Can you think of a reason why he'd be parked there?

No.

Did he know anyone in the neighborhood?

No, not that I'm aware of.

Was he under any particular kind of stress?

No, I don't think so.

What's your husband's height?

- He's 6'. - Weight?

About 175, 180 pounds.

- Eyes? - Blue.

Blond hair.

Mom?

Hi.

How's the baby?

He's still such a bad sleeper.

I wonder how he's gonna get on in the world.

He'll be a grown man living with his mother.

Your next one will be better.

I think you get one of each.

No, we're not gonna have a next one.

He's in our bed every night.

Oh, I'd love to see them.

Do you think they could come out?

Yeah.

We'll see.

So tell me more about what the police said.

Well, it was questions mostly.

They wanted to know if anything had been bothering him recently.

Apparently, people wander off all the time.

They said that?

They said they were going to check the river.

No, that's not Dad.

No.

Wayne!

Wayne!

- Yeah? - Hi, Wayne.

- Hi. - I don't know if you remember me.

Arnold? Arnold Mack from Hadley.

That was a long time ago.

Yeah, it sure was. I'm supposed to show this to you.

What the hell are you doing?

If you make a noise I'll shoot.

Give me the keys.

Your hands.

Behind your back!

Legs out. Let's have your shoes.

Now, tell your wife you're all right.

Am I?

Yes.

This is Wayne.

Eileen, I'm fine.

Jill!

The possibility that they're watching the house, we have to take seriously.

We'll set up surveillance

and stay with you until the situation is resolved.

They've instructed you to confirm receipt of the keys in a personal ad.

It's a common mode of communication.

We'd obviously like to get them on the phone.

So we'll monitor all calls in the event that we're successful in doing that.

I understand that our presence here is an imposition on you.

But I need to ask all of you to try to be as open with us as you can be.

So if Mr. Hayes mentioned anything, something on his mind,

something bothering him, any information that you can give us,

the better off we are.

I want to assure you that our first priority is Mr. Hayes' safety.

In a situation like this, lack of control can be the hardest part.

We're here to get you back some of that control.

Hello.

Where have you been?

- Talking to Lane. - How is she?

We spent most of the time discussing the color of what's in Oscar's diapers.

I hope the FBI found it interesting.

How's Mom?

She's okay.

I think she thought he left her.

- She tell you that? - No.

Of course not. He would never do that.

Why not?

Because he'd be lost without her.

He might think about it, but he'd never do it.

Most kidnappings in this country are small in scale.

Usually over disagreements about drugs.

They usually work themselves out. Someone pays the bill and on they go.

A high-profile case is a different matter...

We're free.

We'll be on our way in five minutes. Everything's fine.

Put those on, please.

Sit down.

All the way.

Put your butt down.

Straighten your legs.

Hold it a minute. Hold it.

Your hands'll be better in front.

Do you mind?

Do you mind if I take off my coat first? A little hot in the trunk.

Okay.

Okay. Hands in front.

All right. Let's get going.

Oh.

No, please, please, sit down.

Thanks.

Pepsi for breakfast?

One of those bad habits.

Everything will be paid for by the bureau.

I don't know if that was explained.

No, that's all right.

You have a wonderful place here.

Yes, we built it about five, no, six years ago.

I hope we're not getting in your way too much.

- No. I think we'll be all right. - Good.

Well, enjoy your breakfast.

Thank you.

It's good once you're in.

It's cold.

Keeps you young.

You know, I can't remember the last time we swam together.

Yeah, it's been a while.

When you were little we had a hard time getting you out.

Cigarette?

I quit.

But under the circumstances...

The shoes all right?

I mean, they fit okay?

Yeah, they're... They're fine.

No, no. Those things are killers.

I've been telling my wife that for years, but...

Are we gonna have a conversation now?

Is that it?

Okay. I don't need to talk.

What made you think I smoked?

Look, Arnold, how much are we talking about here?