The Violation of Claudia

Jason?

Hun, you awake?

Yes, dear.

Good.

I'm sorry, dear.

I have a very busy day.

Jason...

Every day is a busy day for you.

Thank you, Maddie.

Try a couple more.

That's it.

And follow through...

Alright, lemme show you.

Okay, now just relax... hold it up.

The ball comes, you bend your knees, right?

And you hit it right about here?

Now, follow all the way through.

That's enough for today.

- Lunch? - Sure.

- You agree… - Hi, how are you?

Good, thanks.

Do you care for a drink?

- Bloody Mary? - Sure.

- Two. - Fine, thank you.

- Well... how am I doing? - Fine.

You're being kind, I was awful.

I've seen you better.

I'm really not myself today.

No apologies necessary.

Anyway, it's only a tennis lesson.

I'll probably do better on Wednesday.

I'm sure you will.

You do look a little unhappy.

Is it so obvious?

Only to your tennis coach.

I won't tell anybody.

Oh, Kip...

What's the matter?

Oh, you don't wanna hear about this.

Oh, maybe there's something I can do.

It's Jason... my husband.

There's no problem really. It's just that he seems so distant.

Sometimes he acts as if I'm not even there.

He must be blind.

I don't know, it's...

It's probably my fault.

Excuse me, are you ready to order?

Ah, sure… I'll have a chicken salad.

- And you? - The usual.

Okay, thank you.

You were saying?

Maybe I expect too much from him.

Well, some men are hard to figure out.

I can't go on like this forever.

I try.

Well, don't blame yourself.

It can't be all your fault.

I don't want to trouble you with this any longer.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

It's good.

How's yours?

I've had the same sandwich every day for the last six months...

I can't tell anymore.

You oughta get out, meet some new people.

Find a job?

There are lots of exciting jobs a pretty lady like yourself could do.

I'm afraid that whatever I do would bore me soon enough.

- I don't think so. - What do you mean?

I have an idea.

I'd like you to think about it.

I have a few girls working for me...

Girls just like yourself.

They have a good time.

You're very attractive...

Why sit home all day?

I don't think I could.

Well, it's an idea.

Think it over.

Might be just what you need.

I really don't think so, Kip.

Thanks for lunch.

What are you doing here?

You're not supposed to be here...

Leave me alone.

Please, Kip.

Go away, please.

I'm a married woman.

Let me go, please.

Stop...

How did you get in here?

My phone number.

More wine, Maddie, please.

That's fine, thank you.

More wine, Jason?

No thank you, dear.

How was your day?

Usual...

Aren't you interested in mine?

Certainly, dear. Did you have a good lesson today?

Fine.

Something very interesting happened to me today.

I said, something very interesting happened to me today.

What was that, dear?

I had a very enjoyable fuck.

That's good.

Must you go?

Of course.

I have responsibilities.

To hell with your responsibilities...

What you said?

What am I gonna do while you're gone?

You could amuse yourself somehow.

I'm sure you'll find something to do.

What time is your flight?

In one hour and twelve minutes.

I hope the plane crashes.

- Anything else, ma'am? - Oh no, Maddie...

As a matter of fact, you can take a few days off.

But the shopping, ma'am?

It's okay, I can handle it...

It'll give me something to do while he's away.

- Isn't it early for school to be out? - Half-day today.

- What's your name? - Richard.

I'm Claudia Harris.