If These Walls Could Talk

Man: We have power,

we have presence, we have knowledge.

Pro-life is on the move.

This is a war to the end!

We won't back down!

They're sick! They're perverted!

You must repent!

Stop the church! Stop the state!

Women must decide our fate!

We want equality, now!

Last night, the abortion controversy was back in the House.

I do not sit down and negotiate with baby killers.

We will no longer tolerate laws

that degrade, mutilate, and murder women!

What about the child's right?

You know, when you talk about the woman's right,

you're talking about one-third of the rights involved.

Listen, honey, if men could get pregnant...

abortion would be a sacrament.

The Court said in a 7-2 decision

that in the first three months of pregnancy,

only the woman and her physician

may decide whether she may have an abortion.

'Morning, Mrs. Donnelly.

Hello, Jim.

It's looking very nice.

Oh, yeah. You're gonna have the prettiest home on the block.

Dr. Hanks is sorry it's taking so long.

Man: How much longer do you think it'll be?

I think it should only be another 10 minutes or so,

and then he'll be able to come out and talk to you about your mother.

Dr. Kramer?

Dr. Kramer. Excuse me, I need to talk to you.

I'm sorry, I have to meet my wife and I'm running late.

It'll just take a minute of your time, sir.

Dr. Kramer, I've been in a bit of shock since we spoke yesterday,

but I've really thought about it and I know what I need to do.

I just need your help and some information.

You're putting me in an awkward position, Claire.

I've known the Donnellys for a long time.

Well, I'm thinking of them, too, Dr. Kramer.

They're practically all the family I have.

That's why I was thinking that maybe

you could prescribe something for me.

I know there are things that I could take.

I'm just afraid, I don't know the dosages--

I can't prescribe anything for you.

It's illegal to terminate a pregnancy.

I can get you a number for the Florence Crittenton Home in Mooreville.

They'll take care of the adoption for you, give you a place to stay.

That's impossible. I can't go away for seven months.

I mean, what would I tell everyone?

I don't know, Claire.

That's the sort of thing one should think about

before one puts herself in this situation.

Woman: Hello!

Claire!

Becky, what are you doing?

You don't have to do my dishes.

Oh, I woke you up.

No. No, I'm just kind of sick.

I know, I was on the hotline with Mom this morning,

she told me everything.

Hi, my sweet girl.

Oh, you know what, hon? No offense,

but I'm sure it's contagious,

and the last thing that I need is a sick baby.

Oh, come here, sweetie.

Here, you sit here.

I think it's just some kind of stomach thing.

Here's your toy.

I didn't want to bother you, but...

Mom wanted me to come over with some chicken soup,

and I brought you some magazines.

Oh, and she also sent over a hot water bottle.

Here, honey.

Thanks.

Jeez, Claire,

you really do look like hell.

Your mom is too much.

I mean, she just does too much for me.

Painting the house and...

I know it's a huge expense for them.

Aw, you know how she is.

Let her help you, though, honey, really, it's good for her.

You know what it is?

I think that by doing for you,

she feels that she hasn't completely lost Steven.

Boy, she was so happy when you two got married.

You were so good to my brother,

He loved you so much.

Oh, I'm sorry, Claire. I'm so stupid sometimes.

It's okay.

Oh, Claire...

I wish I could help you, honey.

There's just so much happening.

Bye-bye. I'll see you.

Okay. Tell Mom thanks for the soup.

I will. Okay, bye.

Look who's here. Hey, Louise!

Hey, Avon lady, where's my lipstick order?

Louise: Next Tuesday, I told you already!

Well, I need it for Thanksgiving.

Louise: She is so impatient!

Here is my last sample,

and this is gonna have to hold you till Tuesday.

Thank you very much. You're welcome.

Oh, my goodness, 12:35. I gotta go pick up Michael.

I'll see you, okay? Bye, sweetie.

Bye, bye!

Oh, the house looks great, Claire.

Thanks, Louise.

Hey, Louise?

Uh-huh?

I've gotta ask you a question.

Can you come up here, though, 'cause I'm not dressed.

Oh, sure.

What?

See you in an hour, Mrs. Donnelly.

Okay, Jim.

I would never ask you this,

but I know that you have an opportunity to get around

and see a lot of people.

There's this woman and her son is in the hospital,

she has three little ones at home,

and she just told me that she found out she's pregnant.

Oh, dear. I mean, she's just overwhelmed.

God, overwhelmed is right.

Well, she asked me if I knew someone who could, you know, do something.

Woman: Hi, Louise!

Are you stopping by later?

Oh, yes, I'll be over this afternoon.

Thank you. I'll see you then, bye-bye.

Well, I honestly don't know anyone myself

that's ever done that or, at least, that's told me that they have, but...

I guess I could ask.

Great.

I have heard rumors about that green house on Worth Street.

You know the old big one, near Worth and Pine?

I thought it was just abandoned houses down there.

Well, yeah.

I mean, she'd have to be pretty desperate.

But you should ask at the hospital.

I mean, someone there is bound to know of a better place.

Right? I hope so.

Yeah.

Excuse me, Mrs. Ford?

Mrs. Donnelly.

Oh, my goodness, I haven't started my shift

and already the work pours in.

Oh, I'm sorry, I can wait.

No, no, no, let's see what you have.

Okay, I have a question

about Maria Cane's admitting information.

I need to get a prescription through,

and I just need this to be clear before I can do that.

I see, yes, it's not clear here.

I can send up the info,

but you can still put the prescription through.

Very good, thank you. Mm-hmm.

I also have another question for you.

I have a friend and she's pregnant.

Oh? And she asked me,

since I work here...

Well, you see, she can't do it.

She can't have the baby.

What is it that you want from me?

Well, I was hoping that we could help her here.

I heard there's someone in ER.

Mrs. Ford, I'm sorry.

I didn't know who else to ask.

I know you've worked here the longest.

Yes, and I would like to keep working here.

Or hadn't you heard, they dismissed two nurses a few weeks ago.

Woman: Excuse me.

It's all right. Go ahead.

We're finished here.

It's time to hit the trenches.

What can I tell her, I mean...

What should I tell her to do?

I don't know.

But I'd appreciate it if you didn't ask me anymore.

Man: I think it might be the next one.

Eh. I haven't been around this neighborhood in years.

Oh, here, Worth Street. We take a right here.

Claire: Okay, it's right down here. It's the big house.

Driver: This house?

Listen, lady, I don't know what you're doing here,

but if you want, I could wait.

It's okay.

I think I made a mistake. It's... it's not the house.

Leave it, Mom. It's not going to wake her.

So, what's going on? Kevin? Oh, it's too loud.

Neighbors will think we're having some kind of party.

Let me take this.

It's a holiday, Mom.

It's Thanksgiving, I think we can listen to some music.

Sit down.

Or a renovation for an apartment.

Mom, would you like a piece? I know it's your favorite.