Where The Truth Lies

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00:00:35 Live, until they drop dead...
00:00:40 ... from the beautiful
00:00:41 ... in the heart of sunny
00:00:44 ... it's the Veterans Day
00:00:47 And now, please
00:00:50 ... the beautiful, the talented,
00:00:53 ... and Vince Collins!
00:01:15 Do you realize
00:01:18 ...in front of these lovely
00:01:20 Hello, lovely people
00:01:23 - Look at you. You're a disgrace.
00:01:25 Look, your hair's a mess, your shoes
00:01:29 - Look at your tie. It's not even straight.
00:01:35 Now...
00:01:37 ...I'm upset.
00:01:39 You know what
00:01:42 No, no, no. Please.
00:01:44 I've had a terrible day already.
00:01:48 I don't wanna be hurt again.
00:01:49 - You've been hurt already, have you?
00:01:52 And what happened,
00:01:53 - Want me to pray or want me to tell?
00:01:56 - I saw this stranger
00:01:59 ...singing or speaking.
00:02:02 - One thing I do know...
00:02:05 - ... what explanation do you have?"
00:02:09 And she said:
00:02:11 - Next time?
00:02:13 And I said, "There will be
00:02:16 That's what you said last time,
00:02:20 You have to make sure there's no first
00:02:25 Or a last time.
00:02:27 - That was the last time for me
00:02:31 Lanny Morris,
00:03:41 My manager sent me over
00:03:44 It's funny how you're
00:03:48 Whenever I read these
00:03:50 "This is how I felt the morning
00:03:54 ..."how I felt when the pope greeted
00:03:57 ...so much of my friend Mike"...
00:03:58 ...I always think,
00:04:03 So who are you?
00:04:06 I was a young journalist...
00:04:08 ... with a few awards...
00:04:10 ... a couple of cover stories...
00:04:13 ... and a desperate need
00:04:18 If you look through my work,
00:04:21 ...a balanced view of my subjects.
00:04:24 I leave the conclusions
00:04:26 I'm not sure we like balance.
00:04:28 Or leaving
00:04:30 I'm used to being publicized,
00:04:32 It would be your words.
00:04:33 We'd publish it as a transcript:
00:04:36 My questions, your answers.
00:04:39 If you say it, I can use it.
00:04:43 If you don't, I can't.
00:04:44 And they're gonna pay me
00:04:46 An excerpt will be published
00:04:49 ...of amortizing the investment
00:04:53 They're looking for some...
00:04:56 ...provocative stories
00:04:59 Any thoughts on what these
00:05:05 The breakup.
00:05:12 And the girl.
00:05:15 Maureen.
00:05:18 What happened
00:05:23 No one had ever been able
00:05:26 ... or Vince Collins
00:05:30 All that was clear...
00:05:31 ... was that Maureen was
00:05:36 It was unthinkable to me
00:05:39 ... could have had
00:05:42 They were my heroes.
00:05:45 "The reason I consider
00:05:48 ...is because
00:05:50 ...to meet Lanny and Vince
00:05:54 Their love of life
00:05:57 ...and it's hope
00:06:01 Thank you, Lanny.
00:06:03 Thank you, Vince.
00:06:21 Come on, let's hear it for her.
00:06:23 Denise handled publicity
00:06:27 And it was her idea to plug
00:06:30 The day before, it was my idea to plug
00:06:39 Don't stop! Don't stop!
00:06:44 Don't stop!
00:06:57 You can tell a lot about a woman
00:07:00 ... when you're having sex
00:07:03 Some girls will sit up
00:07:05 ... like there's nothing funny
00:07:09 "It's obvious we were
00:07:12 ... so why not let
00:07:14 Come on in.
00:07:15 Then there's the kind that will
00:07:18 ... and act like they're asleep.
00:07:20 Where would you like it, sir?
00:07:22 Sweetheart, wherever you'd like it.
00:07:24 Then, of course, there's
00:07:27 ... thinking that the bed
00:07:30 With Denise, it was kind of hard
00:07:42 Can I have your autograph,
00:07:44 Sure.
00:07:46 Should I make it out to Maureen?
00:07:52 I mean, your autograph on the bill.
00:07:58 Okay.
00:08:00 I mean, I'd love
00:08:04 And maybe a few minutes
00:08:07 I'm a huge fan and...
00:08:10 ...well, I was thinking about...
00:08:13 ...writing an article on you
00:08:16 I'm the editor.
00:08:18 Any interview requests
00:08:25 You know, it's just a college paper.
00:08:39 Thank you.
00:08:41 No, thank you.
00:08:45 Thank you, Maureen.
00:08:46 I say goodbye to Maureen,
00:08:49 ... close the door and
00:08:51 ... thinking, "I know this girl from every
00:08:56 They're called career girls.
00:08:57 The absolute easiest lays...
00:09:00 ... in this great nation of ours.
00:09:06 Since you're reading this,
00:09:09 ... that my favorite catches
00:09:11 They'd be the ones in the straight
00:09:15 Your basic neurotic,
00:09:20 ..."I'll fuck any black guy as
00:09:23 ... for racism in America" type.
00:09:26 Anyhow, on this particular night,
00:09:30 ... it's the '50s, and I'm mingling
00:09:34 Now, when I say "mingling,"
00:09:36 ... I was scouting
00:09:38 Didn't matter if the girls
00:09:41 That was Reuben's job.
00:09:44 I never figured out how he
00:09:47 ... but they were always gone
00:09:50 Reuben could clean up
00:09:52 Excuse me, miss.
00:09:54 ...you have the most beautiful eyes
00:09:57 Notice I say, "I think you've got the
00:10:01 I haven't seen them yet.
00:10:04 Now, Lanny.
00:10:06 - I can't believe he just said that.
00:10:09 Madam, I apologize.
00:10:12 ...for my friend. You cannot
00:10:15 Look, her husband's not offended.
00:10:18 - He's not?
00:10:20 Her husband's not here.
00:10:22 And even he's not offended,
00:10:25 Well, I can certainly hazard a guess.
00:10:27 What the hell is that? For chrissake,
00:10:30 We don't say, "hazard a guess."
00:10:34 Well, I say "no" to you, Morris.
00:10:36 Excuse me?
00:10:37 I don't think
00:10:40 Go back to where
00:10:43 I get hecklers all the time,
00:10:46 Where did he think I came from?
00:10:47 Bastard! Bastard!
00:10:49 Now, it doesn't show
00:10:52 Now, please, would you kindly not
00:10:55 Vince plunges straight into
00:10:58 ... from a song
00:11:00 I happen to be honored
00:11:03 Is that a compliment?
00:11:04 I never frown with this clown
00:11:06 Never, never, never.
00:11:07 I get a kick from this...
00:11:11 ... friend of mine
00:11:13 Fine, but don't give
00:11:20 - Well...
00:11:23 It's not often we get topped by
00:11:27 ...this gentleman has
00:11:29 What is your name?
00:11:32 - It's Joe.
00:11:34 ...we were just wondering
00:11:37 ...and help us out on stage.
00:11:43 Go on.
00:11:45 Joe here is going to play
00:11:48 ...who's about to give Lanny
00:11:53 So if you'll just excuse us while
00:11:57 ...crazy-professor outfit.
00:11:58 Lanny, a little
00:12:00 ...if you please.
00:12:13 Step this way.
00:12:16 I'll have a word with him...
00:12:18 ...about the way
00:12:20 Completely unnecessary.
00:12:21 Just this way.
00:12:40 You call any Jew on this planet
00:12:43 But nobody calls my partner a kike.
00:13:05 Boffing ladies and
00:13:08 I tell you, there was
00:13:10 ... Vince and I wouldn't do
00:13:14 Are you finished?
00:13:26 Thank you, Mamie.
00:13:30 I'm sorry about that, Miss O'Connor.
00:13:33 We just needed to be sure
00:13:36 Lanny gave me very specific
00:13:39 I don't understand why
00:13:43 Why would he ever want
00:13:46 When you contacted us about
00:13:49 ...it wasn't simply about letting you
00:13:53 I believe my client wanted you
00:13:57 ...was completing a book
00:13:59 ...not only as his autobiography...
00:14:01 ...but also as the definitive account of
00:14:05 You've had, at first hand,
00:14:10 Yes, I have.
00:14:12 Such a book, Miss O'Connor...
00:14:14 ...this raw, this honest...
00:14:17 ...would make your own efforts look...
00:14:19 There's been some very nice...
00:14:20 ...translations of the Bible
00:14:23 ...but they would run
00:14:26 ...to the discovery
00:14:31 Single best part about teaching
00:14:34 ...between the bright ones and
00:14:37 - What's so great about that?
00:14:40 ...as a teacher
00:14:41 Also, there's no homework
00:14:45 ...well, none of the kids
00:14:54 Bonnie had come from New York
00:14:57 We'd been best friends
00:15:00 At school we started the
00:15:03 ... raising almost $200
00:15:07 All of you send in
00:15:10 Just a little bit.
00:15:13 Every bit helps.
00:15:16 The goal of the telethon that year...
00:15:19 ... was $3.9 million, which was
00:15:23 Thank you, Tom.
00:15:27 Whoa, Lanny. There are
00:15:30 Where does he get his energy?
00:15:32 To remind viewers of the goal...
00:15:33 ... we agreed the telethon
00:15:39 The show would begin at 9 p.m. on
00:15:43 We paced it so that
00:15:46 ... for the kickoff,
00:15:48 ... then the big finale
00:15:52 ... and weeping as America
00:15:55 Lanny, Lanny. What are you doing?
00:15:58 I'm ordering a pizza. I'm starving.
00:16:01 No anchovies on mine, Lanny.
00:16:05 I'm talking to little Suzie
00:16:08 ...and she is going to donate
00:16:12 - How about that, folks?
00:16:15 Three weeks of allowance.
00:16:17 That's a challenge for all you...
00:16:18 What you have to understand
00:16:21 ... were essentially a boy-girl act.
00:16:23 I was the tramp,
00:16:26 ... and Vince was the gentleman...
00:16:28 ... always trying to make me
00:16:30 I was pleasure, and he was control.
00:16:33 I was rock 'n' roll,
00:16:36 His presence gave America
00:16:43 My deal with the publisher
00:16:46 ... a luxury I'd never enjoyed.
00:16:48 Is there any chance of switching
00:16:51 Sorry, we're completely booked
00:16:53 But these center seats
00:16:56 ...if you push here...
00:16:59 Sure.
00:17:02 The chair swivels
00:17:05 And this converts
00:17:07 ...during our
00:17:09 ...with damask linen
00:17:12 ...so you don't have to eat off a tray.
00:17:15 Again, that's only
00:17:18 How does that sound?
00:17:20 At that time, when you
00:17:23 ... people would always ask you if you
00:17:27 - Mr. Morris.
00:17:29 You're welcome.
00:17:40 Though he would later accuse me
00:17:44 It just...
00:17:46 ... happened.
00:17:54 Reuben. So they...
00:17:57 ...in a studio that I am paying for.
00:17:59 Songs that are recorded for me...
00:18:01 ...that they are
00:18:03 - Are you with me here?
00:18:05 No, it's just that nothing, Irv.
00:18:09 I read an interview where Lanny was
00:18:12 ... travel in the same class and stay
00:18:17 The valet's attentiveness
00:18:21 Looks like you'll be having
00:18:28 - Hello.
00:18:41 We should get a waiter to slide
00:18:45 There we go.
00:18:46 That should hold.
00:18:50 This is my friend Reuben.
00:18:51 - Hi.
00:18:52 And this is also my friend,
00:18:55 ...and business manager, Irv.
00:18:59 My name is Lanny.
00:19:05 And what's your name?
00:19:08 Bonnie. Bonnie Trout.
00:19:11 What do you do, Bonnie?
00:19:12 I teach.
00:19:14 And what do you teach?
00:19:16 - Second grade.
00:19:18 You teach second grade,
00:19:21 - Irv, you went to second grade too?
00:19:24 Tell me, Miss Trout...
00:19:26 I don't mean to be impolite...
00:19:28 ...but I was wondering...
00:19:30 ...how a second-grade schoolteacher
00:19:35 Well, I have a pass...
00:19:38 ...that allows me free use
00:19:41 ...and the hot lunches
00:19:46 And I'm the mistress...
00:19:49 ...of a wealthy married man...
00:19:50 ...and when he and his wife
00:19:53 ...to a first-class trip
00:19:57 But look at me, talking only about
00:20:03 I'm a French impressionist
00:20:06 I'm doing that to pay the bills.
00:20:08 ...a stockbroker in Paris.
00:20:11 - I don't get it.
00:20:12 He gave up being
00:20:15 ...to become a painter
00:20:18 You think the average
00:20:20 Well, we're not talking about
00:20:27 In some ways...
00:20:28 ... he had never stopped
00:20:32 That's why it was impossible
00:20:43 Well, this has been great.
00:20:45 I'm gonna see you
00:20:47 - There's really no need.
00:20:50 I'm not gonna try to come in.
00:20:52 Promise.
00:20:54 You've been away from your
00:20:57 - Ages.
00:20:59 ...broken in while you were gone.
00:21:01 I'll just see you inside your door.
00:21:04 Believe me, I'm...
00:21:07 I have to do the Today show
00:21:09 They want me in Makeup at 6:15.
00:21:12 Bonnie had moved to New York
00:21:14 ... a little over a year ago.
00:21:17 I had never visited her and had
00:21:22 Which floor?
00:21:24 Why...
00:21:27 - Four-D.
00:21:29 It only goes up to six.
00:21:33 Four-D...
00:21:35 Four-D, the fourth floor.
00:22:00 Which way?
00:22:02 - Guess.
00:22:04 It's a test.
00:22:06 A test?
00:22:09 Okay.
00:22:11 This way.
00:22:16 So why didn't we take this elevator?
00:22:18 Doesn't work.
00:22:23 Well...
00:22:26 ...good night.
00:22:27 No, I'm going to see you
00:22:29 And then I'm gonna leave you
00:22:49 I never get which key goes in
00:22:55 Hey, looks like they fixed it.
00:23:08 You okay?
00:23:10 Maybe we should turn on a light.
00:23:26 Well...
00:23:29 I'm going to leave you now.
00:23:30 I have Reuben and Irv waiting
00:23:34 ...and I should get some sleep
00:23:39 So...
00:23:45 It was lovely to meet you, Bonnie.
00:24:07 By the end of the telethon,
00:24:10 Thirty-nine hours
00:24:13 A telethon was a superhuman feat.
00:24:16 We weren't just heroes,
00:24:23 A couple of the boys were there
00:24:26 ... to make the flight to New York.
00:24:32 Everyone. Listen. Listen.
00:24:35 Gentlemen. Gentlemen, please.
00:24:38 Gentlemen, if I could just
00:24:41 Everyone, Mr. Collins
00:24:43 ...will answer questions
00:24:46 ...at the Palace Del Sol.
00:24:47 Gentlemen, there will be
00:24:50 ...to answer your questions
00:24:53 Thank you, we will answer your
00:24:57 Thank you for coming.
00:25:05 We had a full police escort, along
00:25:08 ... to protect us from any thoughts
00:25:11 ... prior to this press conference.
00:25:13 A pair of New Jersey's finest
00:25:16 ... as we entered
00:25:19 It was an indication of how
00:25:22 ... that they could
00:25:24 ... to guard the façade of their racket.
00:25:27 The local chief was a man
00:25:32 And of course, the two
00:25:35 ...who need no introduction,
00:25:38 ...from their record-breaking
00:25:43 So the first thing I'd like to announce
00:25:47 I wish I could tell you...
00:25:48 ... that Sally Sanmarco
00:25:51 ... who looked like a prince
00:25:54 Then I wouldn't be
00:25:57 The trouble was, Sally was
00:26:01 A gangster
00:26:04 ... just like you would expect
00:26:06 How did it feel to raise
00:26:10 It felt great. It felt really great.
00:26:12 From a publicity angle, and in
00:26:15 ... this was a huge coup for Sally.
00:26:18 Like I said, we were gods.
00:26:21 We'd only been in the New York area
00:26:25 ... we were constantly watched
00:26:28 ... which ended up being
00:26:31 We got you our best bridal suite.
00:26:34 Fucking nice, huh?
00:26:37 People talk about having fancy
00:26:40 ...on the West Side of Manhattan.
00:26:42 Fucking New Jersey.
00:26:53 Unfortunately,
00:26:55 ... with the dead girl in the bathroom
00:27:00 Her last name was O'Flaherty.
00:27:04 Her first name was Maureen.
00:27:07 Karen, we decided to trade
00:27:11 Why didn't you make up a name?
00:27:13 Bonnie, I was looking
00:27:16 I didn't wanna make up a life story
00:27:19 Well, I returned the offense.
00:27:23 - What?
00:27:24 Messenger service.
00:27:27 - Who's it from?
00:27:30 - Sure.
00:27:31 It's a manuscript.
00:27:33 "Excerpt From the Memoirs of...
00:27:36 ...Lanny Morris."
00:27:37 Hey, all your dreams are coming true.
00:27:42 Bonnie, I need
00:27:44 - Well, I'll send it to you.
00:27:50 - Please?
00:27:54 All right.
00:27:56 Here we go.
00:28:00 "Let me explain to you why two
00:28:04 ...a nationally broadcast telethon
00:28:13 For years, the Palace Del Sol was
00:28:19 Needless to say, a major
00:28:22 ... helped legitimize
00:28:25 Give her a kiss. Yeah, beautiful.
00:28:27 One more, guys. That's it.
00:28:30 Vince and I needed help
00:28:33 ... and in the way of thinking
00:28:35 ... anything you didn't take
00:28:38 It wasn't "serious" serious.
00:28:42 Everyone used bennies. Vince added
00:28:51 Not that you could tell.
00:28:55 When we did finally
00:28:58 ... we'd take two or three Tuinals,
00:29:02 They were really good.
00:29:03 Between the moment you took them
00:29:06 ... it felt really sexy.
00:29:44 Sure.
00:29:46 - Enjoyed the show.
00:29:53 The walls of the Blue Grotto...
00:29:55 ... were made of a mixture
00:29:57 Flammable as all hell. But the boys
00:30:01 ... to give the inspector 200 bucks
00:30:04 ... than to spend thousands
00:30:08 Besides, it was always vital in
00:30:11 ... to have the option to torch the place
00:30:15 ... should the need present itself.
00:30:19 One night, after our show,
00:30:23 We wondered
00:30:25 ... but what we had done
00:30:26 Sally started going on about
00:30:29 ... how he thought we were
00:30:32 ... meaning that we brought in
00:30:35 ... adulterers and gamblers.
00:30:37 So, what we want is for you boys
00:30:40 ...three months from now
00:30:43 A two-week,
00:30:46 ...that we want you to do for us
00:30:50 God help you when a killer
00:30:53 I looked at Vince and scratched my
00:30:58 That's a very great honor, Sally.
00:31:00 - You're damn fucking right it is.
00:31:02 ...we're just trying to cut down on
00:31:06 We turned down the Sands
00:31:09 ...and the only reason we still work the
00:31:17 - What dates were you thinking of?
00:31:20 Sally, any other day
00:31:23 ...but, you know, that's the day
00:31:26 I mean, we always take two weeks off
00:31:29 - Right, Vince?
00:31:31 - I mean, we're tired.
00:31:33 After the fucking telethon,
00:31:37 ...hold a press conference,
00:31:40 ...so people know
00:31:43 I'll keep a suite for you
00:31:45 Your own personal cathouse.
00:31:48 And I'll have them send you up...
00:31:49 ...a shipment of lobsters
00:31:51 - You like lobsters?
00:31:54 And a case of these...
00:31:56 ...special grapefruits...
00:31:59 ...that I get special down there.
00:32:02 The most delicious thing
00:32:05 Juicy, thin skin.
00:32:08 Months later, on the night
00:32:12 ... we got back to our room
00:32:15 ... had been more than good
00:32:20 Laid out around the room
00:32:23 ... bearing the addresses
00:32:25 Our suite at the Palace Del Sol
00:32:29 "You like lobsters?
00:32:35 "Thin skin, fucking most delicious
00:32:38 ...you ever had in your fucking life."
00:32:40 "What I thought was a box
00:32:43 ...the thinnest-skinned,
00:32:46 ...I'd ever tasted in my life.
00:32:48 The 6-foot crate was filled
00:32:50 ...slowly shifting over a bed of ice."
00:32:53 Yeah, this is Lanny Morris.
00:32:57 Yeah. Make them rare this time.
00:32:59 - Yeah, rare.
00:33:00 Bloody. And a couple of bottles
00:33:04 - Make that three.
00:33:06 And can you make sure
00:33:09 Yeah, Maureen.
00:33:12 We called down for Maureen...
00:33:13 ... the room-service girl
00:33:15 ... who wanted the interview
00:33:18 She brought up three steaks,
00:33:21 ... as her last official delivery
00:33:24 As much as I love lobster...
00:33:26 ... seeing all that shellfish
00:33:29 ... put me in the mood
00:33:51 The interview for Maureen's campus
00:33:56 Vince and I popped some Tuinals...
00:33:58 ... to insure that
00:34:01 ... after we wore off the general
00:34:06 Vince bought insurance on his bet
00:34:12 Well, not exactly on his hand.
00:34:15 That wasn't his preference.
00:34:17 "Not exactly on his hand.
00:34:20 "Not exactly on his hand"?
00:34:26 "The Tuinals, coupled with
00:34:29 ...guaranteed us
00:34:32 Late the next morning,
00:34:35 ...and Vince and I prepared ourselves
00:34:42 Well, I guess this is one story my kids
00:34:48 Thanks.
00:34:50 Must be weird to find out...
00:34:51 ...that the object of all your
00:34:56 He's not like that.
00:34:59 Oh, so it's just the way
00:35:04 She was right.
00:35:06 Which was the real Lanny?
00:35:09 I'd find out later that the story
00:35:12 ... was a complete fabrication.
00:35:15 That night, Maureen was alone.
00:35:45 - Hello?
00:35:48 Lanny?
00:35:52 The Today show.
00:35:54 You did watch, didn't you?
00:35:56 - The show.
00:35:59 Wow, that's scary.
00:36:03 You see, when you're a star...
00:36:06 ...you live in terror,
00:36:09 You keep looking for the signs.
00:36:11 You're shooting a scene from a movie
00:36:14 ...and a crowd doesn't form.
00:36:16 You meet a girl on a plane
00:36:18 ...that you're gonna be on the
00:36:21 ...and she doesn't
00:36:23 It's very scary.
00:36:26 Hey, you know,
00:36:30 - You did?
00:36:33 Your building is probably
00:36:36 - ... at this very moment.
00:36:39 Yes, I'm kidding.
00:36:45 So...
00:36:47 ...what time would you like to meet?
00:37:13 Stanley, this is Bonnie.
00:37:16 Nice to meet you.
00:37:17 Is the food almost ready, Stan?
00:37:19 Yeah. I'll bring it right out,
00:37:22 I was very hungry, so I asked Stanley
00:37:26 That sounds great.
00:37:30 Tell me, what kind of a meeting...
00:37:32 ...does a schoolteacher have to go to
00:37:35 I'm exploring the possibility
00:37:38 - Something in publishing.
00:37:42 Okay.
00:37:44 Have you ever thought
00:37:47 - About what?
00:37:51 Sure. When I'm dead.
00:37:53 No, seriously.
00:37:55 It would have to be published
00:37:57 ...when I wouldn't care what
00:38:00 So, what would you write about,
00:38:05 In my book?
00:38:07 Well, the truth is,
00:38:11 They all seemed like
00:38:13 Like they had no idea
00:38:15 Even J.F.K. left me unimpressed.
00:38:18 You don't think you could say that?
00:38:20 Not if I was planning
00:38:23 I don't think that Judy Garland
00:38:26 ...after she turned 16.
00:38:28 That quiver, you know,
00:38:32 I would get killed for saying that.
00:38:34 Or that Marilyn Monroe
00:38:37 ...after she studied with
00:38:44 I'm saying what really happened.
00:38:50 Having to be a nice guy...
00:38:52 ...is the toughest job in the world
00:39:01 This is a lamb in tea sauce.
00:39:04 This is twice-cooked pork
00:39:08 Kung Pao chicken.
00:39:10 And this is Kung Ping Loh Haa...
00:39:13 ...lobster in tangerine peel
00:39:18 You shouldn't have
00:39:20 I don't eat lobster. I'm Jewish.
00:39:23 But you eat pork.
00:39:24 - Do you have a problem with that?
00:39:27 No shrimp, no lobster.
00:39:31 I will pay for the dish,
00:39:34 I'll change it.
00:39:38 I'm sorry, I...
00:39:40 I should have asked.
00:39:42 I'm fine.
00:39:45 Have you ever had
00:39:47 It's from the northern part of China.
00:39:50 It must be strange for you.
00:39:53 If you complain to a waiter,
00:39:59 ...you're Lanny Morris.
00:40:00 I know that everyone
00:40:04 ...but it would be interesting
00:40:06 ...what it's like
00:40:12 - Gets me a date.
00:40:16 That people only wanna be with you
00:40:19 - As opposed to?
00:40:22 ...the real you.
00:40:26 The real me.
00:40:30 The real me was brought up
00:40:35 ...which is not the easiest thing...
00:40:37 ...when you are extremely poor
00:40:41 The real me spent most of his time
00:40:46 ...and dreaming about
00:40:51 Like being here
00:40:54 Fifteen years ago, he had,
00:40:58 ... made me feel like
00:41:01 "The miracle in my life
00:41:06 ...and am standing here today.
00:41:08 No. The reason I consider myself
00:41:12 ...is because I had
00:41:14 ...to meet Lanny and Vince
00:41:17 It was a moment
00:41:21 ... but felt only by me.
00:41:29 That moment had changed my life.
00:41:36 I was about to find my own way
00:41:40 ... after he had found
00:42:59 Checking out today?
00:43:18 Is there a message
00:43:20 - From one of our guests?
00:43:25 I'm afraid not.
00:43:27 - Are you sure?
00:43:35 Do you need a cab?
00:43:42 I still don't understand
00:43:46 ...to be involved in such
00:43:49 Vince is a realist.
00:43:51 The days of his box-office
00:43:54 Given the amount of money
00:43:56 And it's because the investment
00:44:00 ...I've compiled a list of questions
00:44:13 I don't wanna look at your questions.
00:44:17 Ms. O'Connor, we're not paying
00:44:20 ...we're paying for what
00:44:23 To me. What he has to say to me.
00:44:27 Greg, this is not as easy as it looks.
00:44:30 If you go to Vince Collins
00:44:33 ...you'll come back here
00:44:35 Well, as I've always understood
00:44:39 ...while the book is being written...
00:44:41 ...the relationship between the author
00:44:46 This isn't your typical book deal.
00:44:49 We've really just leased
00:44:53 ...and granted Ms. O'Connor
00:44:57 I think we have a responsibility to...
00:45:01 ...monitor the drilling.
00:45:26 - Hello.
00:45:29 Yes.
00:45:31 My name's O'Connor.
00:45:48 The book will be
00:45:51 I'll be asking him a lot of questions.
00:45:54 I wanted to know if there were any
00:46:03 Maureen and I planted this tree
00:46:09 Father did most of the digging,
00:46:14 She'd be 38.
00:46:17 I'm 59 myself.
00:46:22 If she were alive now...
00:46:26 ...we'd be talking about things,
00:46:30 ...like two women.
00:46:32 Like you and I are doing.
00:46:40 And Maureen's father?
00:46:43 Frank died six years ago.
00:46:47 He took his own life.
00:46:49 One night, just before he died...
00:46:53 ...he dug up the earth
00:46:56 ...he took the urn
00:46:59 ...and spread them around its roots.
00:47:04 So this is my daughter.
00:47:09 This is what I have of her.
00:47:19 - Are you Catholic?
00:47:22 Then you will understand
00:47:25 Our faith offers an afterlife.
00:47:30 A daughter needs her mother.
00:47:33 So I have to live out this life
00:47:42 I'll never see my husband again.
00:47:45 He's consigned himself to hell.
00:47:50 But what if Maureen
00:47:57 She's in hell, with my husband.
00:48:00 The life I'm trying to lead
00:48:06 ...only to hear
00:48:10 Chief Scaglia,
00:48:13 ... when they found
00:48:16 So was Sally, so was Lanny,
00:48:22 And there was also
00:48:26 How do you think she died?
00:48:29 She died in an auto accident
00:48:35 No, Maureen.
00:48:37 - How did Maureen die?
00:48:39 - Why?
00:48:41 You and I take baths all the time.
00:48:44 You and I do not mix
00:48:47 - She committed suicide?
00:48:51 What's the official story on the fact
00:48:55 ... all seemed to know she delivered
00:48:58 ...three days before
00:49:01 What happened to her?
00:49:02 How did she end up
00:49:05 Sally never had any problem
00:49:09 He had two hotels.
00:49:11 - So Sally arranged it?
00:49:13 You see, she was brought up there
00:49:16 ...and I think she started
00:49:19 She was a student.
00:49:21 Listen to me...
00:49:23 ...the Palace Del Sol was very
00:49:29 He launched his new wing...
00:49:33 ...with a push
00:49:36 ...and this stupid girl
00:49:42 She's not gonna come back.
00:49:47 We speed up the investigation
00:49:51 End of story.
00:49:56 - Here you are.
00:50:00 - Enjoy.
00:50:05 "Sally said, 'I'll have them send you
00:50:09 You like lobster?"'
00:50:11 We said we did
00:50:15 You shouldn't have done that,
00:50:21 Were there any signs of violence
00:50:24 No, no. There were some
00:50:30 Why did my daughter die?
00:50:36 What had they done to her
00:50:42 What had they done?
00:50:50 Once upon a time...
00:50:52 ... when terrible things
00:50:56 ... they were left as a mystery.
00:51:01 Even the tabloids kept a distance.
00:51:09 Some things were allowed
00:51:24 Any trouble with the directions
00:51:26 - Only the parts where I had to turn.
00:51:30 It's the price of seclusion.
00:51:38 You haven't switched over
00:51:40 - Actually, it's my dad's.
00:51:45 He was a journalist too.
00:51:48 He did a big story on you once.
00:51:51 Followed a little girl who had polio.
00:51:54 You took her under your wing...
00:51:57 ...and now she's interviewing you.
00:52:03 He must be proud that his daughter's
00:52:07 I'd like to think so.
00:52:10 - He died last year.
00:52:16 - Would you like some coffee?
00:52:26 Are you alone here?
00:52:28 Yes. The thought of having live-in help
00:52:33 Why's that?
00:52:34 Well, I'd have to talk to them...
00:52:36 ...ask them how
00:52:39 ...hear about this and that,
00:52:42 ...and tell them
00:52:45 All so that I would
00:52:48 ...which is an awful lot of work...
00:52:50 ...considering what I cherish
00:52:53 ...is not to have to be Vince Collins.
00:52:55 No Reuben in your life?
00:52:58 How do you know about Reuben?
00:53:00 He was in a lot of the material
00:53:04 No, I never had a Reuben.
00:53:06 Lanny always paid him directly.
00:53:08 Right.
00:53:12 You know, what I like is to...
00:53:14 ...read...
00:53:17 ...think.
00:53:19 It's to have the freedom...
00:53:21 ...to get up and leave
00:53:24 ...any time of day.
00:53:28 Or even having to say goodbye.
00:53:32 To be backstage, surrounded
00:53:36 ...it was intoxicating.
00:53:39 You know, I was only 12 years old.
00:53:41 That's a...
00:53:42 That's a pretty impressionable age.
00:53:44 - To hear all these stories of touring...
00:53:47 ... that nothing had meaning
00:53:52 Yet things had changed.
00:53:56 As Vince had pointed out
00:53:58 ... it had become fashionable
00:54:03 The question became
00:00:08 Aren't you Miss Trout?
00:00:10 We've met,
00:00:13 - Reuben.
00:00:15 Can I leave you
00:00:21 I'm so deeply sorry, Miss Trout,
00:00:24 - He could have left a note.
00:00:29 Miss Trout, I would like you
00:00:34 I have a great loyalty to Mr. Morris.
00:00:39 I'm very grateful.
00:00:42 He has done wonderful things
00:00:45 ...and I have been privileged
00:00:52 But I do have certain principles...
00:00:54 ...especially about how women
00:00:59 Mr. Morris can be very attentive,
00:01:05 Oh, God, I think
00:01:10 When he left you that morning...
00:01:12 ...you may have felt bad,
00:01:15 ...to have him out of your life...
00:01:17 ...is the best thing that
00:01:21 At that point, you may have felt
00:01:26 It wasn't.
00:01:29 It was saved.
00:01:39 Vince, I was very clear about this
00:01:42 I'm not out to play games with you.
00:01:44 This is why you're being paid
00:01:47 This isn't entirely about money,
00:01:49 A million dollars is more than
00:01:53 I was somehow
00:01:55 ...might have been of more than
00:01:58 But if my fleeting encounter with
00:02:02 ...is all you really want to talk about,
00:02:06 I have to make an appearance
00:02:09 We can come back
00:02:12 It's Wonderland.
00:02:14 I imagine you might remember that.
00:02:29 He was right.
00:02:34 - You ready?
00:02:36 When I was a girl, the entire hospital
00:02:43 Since that time,
00:02:47 ... with a variety of different
00:02:54 Once a year, the children
00:02:57 ... playing different characters
00:03:02 Vince, in his continuing support
00:03:04 ... had hired a band and a singer.
00:03:14 Who is that?
00:03:16 I don't know.
00:03:31 Karen, do you mind if we start
00:03:35 I'm just...
00:03:39 - Vince...
00:03:41 ...any difference over there.
00:03:43 They've been working late.
00:03:45 Then they've been working
00:03:48 First thing tomorrow. First thing.
00:03:58 I hope your editors were reasonable.
00:04:00 Reasonable? No, they weren't.
00:04:03 We can go as late as you like.
00:04:06 That's good.
00:04:07 It might take us
00:04:09 I had a feeling
00:04:11 So I've ordered a hot and cold
00:04:14 We can work through dinner.
00:04:16 - We'll be having company?
00:04:19 I have...
00:04:21 ...a surprise for you.
00:04:24 Actually, this is a fairly big deal
00:04:28 I've asked Lanny to join us today.
00:04:31 Lanny?
00:04:34 Well, this is something.
00:04:37 Neuman and Newberry will certainly
00:04:40 I thought that if I was
00:04:43 ...that had such an impact
00:04:45 ...it would be fair for Lanny
00:04:48 Given that we've
00:04:50 I'm sure I'll have lots to ask him.
00:04:53 He should be here any minute now.
00:04:56 This is very exciting.
00:04:58 Shit.
00:05:14 - Yes?
00:05:17 I need you to do exactly as I tell you
00:05:20 Sure.
00:05:22 Excuse me, that might actually
00:05:25 Yes, hello?
00:05:40 Yes, thank you.
00:05:43 That was my office.
00:05:44 There's a woman...
00:05:47 She said she called
00:05:50 She's gonna call back.
00:05:59 - Yes?
00:06:01 Listen, your brother Clifford
00:06:04 He was doing construction
00:06:06 - A steel girder?
00:06:08 You better come to the city
00:06:11 You're booked on the next
00:06:13 I'm waiting here for you
00:06:16 They reserved me a seat
00:06:18 - I'll drive you there.
00:06:20 Sharon is waiting at the airport for me.
00:06:23 Please give him
00:06:35 - Hey.
00:06:39 You've broken the law,
00:06:41 You've assumed
00:06:43 ...to get information
00:06:46 Obviously I lied about who I was.
00:06:49 It was a huge untruth.
00:06:51 I was just freaked out about
00:06:57 With you...
00:06:58 How did you get the seat
00:07:01 - It was pure coincidence.
00:07:03 It's true.
00:07:08 How could you..? How could you have
00:07:12 You were asleep.
00:07:14 Reuben woke me to say
00:07:17 ...at a charity concert at the Hollywood
00:07:21 You could have left a note
00:07:23 - I did leave you a note.
00:07:27 I don't know why we're even talking
00:07:31 All right? I wish we had never met.
00:07:40 Hello, Vince.
00:07:42 What the fuck's going on?
00:07:45 Vince, a few days after we first met...
00:07:48 ...I found myself next to Lanny
00:07:51 It was a complete coincidence.
00:07:53 - He asked my name...
00:07:55 I had just finished reading the first
00:07:58 His lawyers had let me see it in the
00:08:02 As a reflex, since I knew he
00:08:05 ...I gave him the name of a friend...
00:08:07 ...whose apartment I was
00:08:09 I thought I just had to get through
00:08:12 ...but the trouble is...
00:08:16 - Vince...
00:08:21 Technically.
00:08:24 Doesn't sound like things were
00:08:49 Now, you listen to me, sweetheart.
00:08:52 Vince doesn't always do
00:08:56 That's why he needed me
00:08:59 The story of this girl is the
00:09:03 What happened to her, Lanny?
00:09:06 Well, you're not gonna find out.
00:09:09 Not now.
00:09:12 Not after what you've done to him.
00:09:23 Vince.
00:09:25 Oh, shit.
00:09:28 Vince...
00:09:31 ...I made a terrible mistake
00:09:33 I apologize to you
00:09:36 I'm so sorry.
00:09:48 Vince, the realization
00:09:52 ...shouldn't be threatened
00:09:57 Please let me continue
00:10:01 I'll help you tell your story right.
00:10:06 Come back tonight.
00:10:10 Let me think about it.
00:10:24 - How do you like the wine?
00:10:28 1961 Haut-Brion.
00:10:31 People make a big deal of 1959...
00:10:33 ...but I don't think there'll be
00:10:37 It was a great year for French wines.
00:10:43 Will you join me?
00:10:45 What are they?
00:10:48 They're like very mild-mannered
00:10:52 Must've done a few of those
00:10:55 Are you sure they're okay
00:10:57 Oh, they're even better with alcohol.
00:11:07 Come on in, honey. The water's fine.
00:11:10 All my life, I've had this idea
00:11:16 Ever since I was sick,
00:11:18 ... that I could make my body
00:11:21 If I could will my polio away...
00:11:23 ... I'd certainly be able to will away
00:11:40 Do you mind if I close the drapes?
00:11:46 It's moonlight.
00:11:49 Go ahead.
00:12:53 I remember you.
00:12:55 You're Alice.
00:12:58 In Wonderland.
00:13:00 Oh, I don't know.
00:13:03 I'm really stoned
00:13:07 Is it good?
00:13:14 Jesus, Vince. It's like monster grass.
00:13:18 Do you get this stuff all the time?
00:13:20 All the time.
00:13:32 You're Alice.
00:13:37 You're so beautiful.
00:14:08 She's ours.
00:14:10 Isn't that so, Alice?
00:14:14 I'm yours.
00:14:49 I like you.
00:15:04 I had always been fascinated by how
00:15:07 ... between who they were and who
00:15:12 Maureen...
00:15:15 ... Alice...
00:15:17 ... and now...
00:15:19 ... me.
00:15:27 Morning.
00:15:29 That was not a Quaalude you
00:15:33 I said it was like a Quaalude.
00:15:35 And you didn't take one yourself.
00:15:37 Somebody had to drive.
00:15:40 Don't worry, you won't get pregnant.
00:15:42 Not from Alice,
00:15:44 I never took off my pants,
00:15:47 There are laws against
00:15:49 Oh, please. You took it voluntarily.
00:15:55 And you chased it with one of the most
00:15:58 You're just in a dither because you've
00:16:04 You see...
00:16:07 ...I needed to get something on you.
00:16:09 Of course, your behavior with Lanny
00:16:12 But I'd already set the wheels
00:16:14 And as I was dying to see
00:16:19 Well, these are just a sample.
00:16:29 Why would she agree to do this?
00:16:32 Well, it's your career
00:16:34 You're a journalist
00:16:37 She's just a vulnerable young singer
00:16:40 A promising... Oh, good heavens.
00:16:43 Promising artist
00:16:46 You met her through me...
00:16:48 ...and had your way with her.
00:16:55 What do you want from me?
00:16:59 You're going to continue
00:17:02 I'm going to continue telling you
00:17:06 ...heart-tugging stories.
00:17:08 And you're not going to ask me
00:17:11 ...about what happened
00:17:14 You're going to go to your publisher,
00:17:17 ...but you could find nothing odd
00:17:27 I'll even try to spice it up a little,
00:17:30 ...the night before the telethon,
00:17:33 ...so to cover my bets,
00:17:37 Well, not exactly on my hand...
00:17:38 ...and that's not my preference,
00:17:51 So you get your bestseller,
00:17:55 Everyone goes home happy.
00:17:57 You've dreaded talking about
00:18:00 If it's something you're so
00:18:03 ...why would you ever agree
00:18:05 I need the money.
00:18:07 Vince, anything you say
00:18:12 Everything you said last night
00:18:15 And since I'm also allowed to include
00:18:18 ...I can write about
00:18:20 ...how you tried to blackmail me.
00:18:24 It's your word against mine. We have
00:18:27 We've agreed to your answers,
00:18:31 ...from putting any information I want
00:18:36 Information that I'd like to be
00:18:40 ...or that the police
00:18:47 Would you like me to fire one of my
00:18:53 Sure.
00:19:01 Vince...
00:19:04 ...in your suite
00:19:08 ...was it your or Lanny's idea...
00:19:11 ...to put Maureen's body into the case
00:19:14 ...and have it shipped
00:19:21 No answer, Mr. Collins?
00:19:24 Oh, and incidentally,
00:19:27 ...you're in violation of your contract.
00:19:30 What a shame.
00:19:48 Oh, no. Oh, God.
00:19:51 Oh, God.
00:20:03 Was that how
00:20:18 Ask Lanny.
00:20:23 He's the one who knows.
00:20:44 It wasn't that hard for him
00:20:47 The Versailles was still one of the
00:20:52 But by then, its era had passed.
00:20:56 Thank you, sir.
00:21:07 All the furniture was new.
00:21:09 It had been 15 years...
00:21:12 ... but the floor plan...
00:21:15 ... was still the same.
00:21:18 In that spot...
00:21:20 ... that was where the truth
00:21:24 That was why she had to die.
00:21:38 Are you Japanese or Chinese?
00:21:42 Vietnamese.
00:21:44 The kitchen tell me
00:21:47 Why you famous?
00:21:49 They didn't tell you my name?
00:21:52 No.
00:21:53 What is it?
00:21:57 Lanny Morris.
00:22:00 It's a Jewish name...
00:22:02 ...but I'm a nebbish.
00:22:04 You ordered three bottle
00:22:07 You want me to open one now?
00:22:09 Or wait until friend come?
00:22:12 Open all three.
00:22:15 Are you really famous, Mr. Morris?
00:22:19 In my day.
00:22:21 Before your time, I suppose.
00:22:24 I come from the north of Vietnam.
00:22:27 In my town, there is no television.
00:22:29 She explained that American movies
00:22:39 She got better tips pretending
00:22:42 ... than by telling people
00:22:46 What did you do, Mr. Morris?
00:22:49 I made Vince Collins' life...
00:22:52 ...very difficult.
00:22:54 She didn't understand, but her policy
00:22:58 ... of solitary gentlemen.
00:23:01 He signed the room-service check
00:23:08 Thank you.
00:23:32 There was no ice or water
00:23:35 ... when his body was discovered
00:23:39 He had dumped the ice into
00:23:44 He must have felt
00:23:50 His plan was to drink
00:23:53 ... with enough sleeping pills...
00:23:54 ... so that ending things would
00:23:59 He could manage that.
00:24:02 He knew for certain
00:24:09 Hi.
00:24:12 I thought you were
00:24:20 I'm sorry.
00:24:22 It's okay.
00:24:25 This was under the door.
00:24:35 What is it?
00:24:37 Chapter three.
00:24:41 John, as my lawyer, I want you
00:24:46 ... is to be read
00:24:49 ... and is only to be used under
00:24:55 We knew we wanted to make
00:24:58 ... with the telethon starting the next
00:25:01 ... so Maureen could do
00:25:05 This is a gift for us
00:25:10 ...from the people,
00:25:15 Sooner or later you gotta say,
00:25:20 I think that's really important.
00:25:21 Not many people would take
00:25:26 She actually hid her tape recorder
00:25:29 ... because she didn't want
00:25:39 We finished the interview
00:25:46 To help us get into the mood,
00:25:50 ... then she did one...
00:25:52 ... and Vince, he did two,
00:25:57 We got into the second of the
00:26:01 We thought it would be better to keep
00:26:10 God...
00:26:11 ... she was beautiful.
00:26:16 I chain-locked the front door
00:26:18 ... to make sure that housekeeping,
00:26:22 ... didn't walk in on an employee
00:26:25 ... with the hotel's headliners.
00:26:27 Then I went to chain-lock
00:26:30 I took a quick shower,
00:26:33 ... and brought a robe for Maureen,
00:26:41 So much for bashful.
00:26:44 I threw the robe on the bed
00:26:48 ... half-worried that they would
00:26:57 I've always preferred
00:27:01 I have to see their faces,
00:27:05 Unless they're acting, and I'd like
00:27:09 ... there comes that moment...
00:27:11 ... when, if you're looking...
00:27:14 ... if you're really looking...
00:27:16 ... you'll see exactly who she is.
00:27:21 This was different.
00:27:23 It was like
00:27:45 Watch it there, compadre.
00:27:48 It's a little hard to tell who's who,
00:27:51 I'm the one that's more than
00:27:55 Well, I'm... I'm the one with a foreskin.
00:28:02 Watch it. You got the end zone
00:28:04 - Come on, come on. Fuck.
00:28:08 It's like from another planet
00:28:10 - Get the fuck off me.
00:28:12 - I'd never hurt you.
00:28:14 - No, trust me. It's like double the sex...
00:28:17 We don't fuck, Vince!
00:28:21 We're buddies, we're pals,
00:28:24 We love each other,
00:28:28 We're fucking stars!
00:28:30 - We can travel together.
00:28:32 We can hang out together, we can live
00:28:37 It's not funny!
00:29:03 I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
00:29:05 About?
00:29:09 About your nose.
00:29:13 It's not broken, is it?
00:29:18 It's how I am.
00:29:20 Guess the question is,
00:29:24 This surprised me.
00:29:26 The girl was not a hooker.
00:29:39 My wallet was on top of my robe.
00:29:42 I took out some money.
00:29:44 I don't remember how much.
00:30:03 I don't think so.
00:30:06 That's more than you would
00:30:09 I'm not looking for a tip.
00:30:12 What the hell are you saying?
00:30:14 Honey, I'm in my last year
00:30:16 This is a summer job.
00:30:22 I wanna write.
00:30:24 I wanna be a journalist.
00:30:31 So I could either
00:30:36 ...or I could use a lot of money.
00:30:40 I promise you
00:30:46 I'm so tired, I don't even think
00:30:50 I think it's the Tuinals.
00:30:54 Hey, Lanny, don't take it personally.
00:30:57 You were a great lover.
00:31:00 You have got the cutest little butt.
00:31:08 I guess Vince thinks so too.
00:31:16 Night, Lanny.
00:31:20 I would never see her alive again.
00:31:26 I put a "Do Not Disturb" sign
00:31:28 ... fastened the chain lock,
00:31:32 I left a wake-up call for 8...
00:31:34 ... and went to sleep
00:31:36 ... was the least of the ordeals I was
00:31:45 The Tuinals had really
00:31:47 ... and I slept through
00:31:51 The operator had called Reuben
00:31:53 ... to see if he could wake me...
00:31:55 ... but he couldn't get in because
00:31:59 Reuben!
00:32:01 I yelled for Reuben to wake up Vince
00:32:04 ... trying to make myself believe
00:32:11 Fuck.
00:32:13 No, no. Fuck.
00:32:14 The autopsy revealed the drugs
00:32:18 ... but I knew
00:32:25 All three doors to the suite...
00:32:27 ... were chain-locked from the inside
00:32:31 I hadn't touched her.
00:32:33 That's how I know that my former
00:32:39 ... murdered Maureen O'Flaherty.
00:32:46 You must have guessed by now
00:32:50 ... to relocate Maureen's body
00:32:53 This is the one criminal act
00:32:57 ... but we were in a panic and
00:33:01 The crates were delivered
00:33:04 The publicist had opened the crates
00:33:07 But the official story became...
00:33:09 ... that she found Maureen's
00:33:12 A police officer called Scaglia
00:33:16 Live, until they drop dead...
00:33:18 During the telethon...
00:33:20 ... I kept telling myself that I could
00:33:24 First of all, I don't think he could
00:33:27 He was completely out of it,
00:33:30 The second is that he was terrified...
00:33:33 ... that this incident would become
00:33:36 In those days, the slightest hint
00:33:40 ... would destroy his
00:33:44 As it was, it was only to destroy us.
00:33:48 We completed the telethon...
00:33:50 ... but we both knew
00:33:53 The marriage...
00:33:55 ... was over.
00:33:58 There was a moment
00:34:01 ... where I actually broke down.
00:34:04 I just couldn't control myself.
00:34:08 I remember I mumbled something...
00:34:10 ... to a little girl who was recounting
00:34:15 I don't remember what I said...
00:34:18 ... but I do remember
00:34:23 Everyone thought that my tears
00:34:26 It made for a great picture
00:34:32 Mr. Morris will see you now.
00:34:58 I expected to see you
00:35:02 Kind of heartless of you not to
00:35:08 Considering you're probably
00:35:12 ...drove him to it.
00:35:15 I won't answer that.
00:35:19 So don't.
00:35:22 So get the fuck out of my office.
00:35:24 Lanny, I have interview material with
00:35:29 It would be great if this...
00:35:32 ...warm, funny side of Vince
00:35:34 And what the fuck do you know
00:35:40 What about the warm and funny fact
00:35:43 - Why would he do that?
00:35:48 That's the answer I'm giving you...
00:35:51 ...and anyone else that asks.
00:35:53 - "I don't know."
00:35:56 Whatever I know, sweetheart...
00:35:58 ...I'm writing in my book.
00:36:01 Except you're never
00:36:05 You don't have to.
00:36:07 The person who needed
00:36:11 You always wrote the material
00:36:13 Every single word was rehearsed.
00:36:15 The book was a manual,
00:36:18 ...so Vince would get
00:36:22 "A couple of extra babes for him
00:36:25 A few of them on hand.
00:36:27 Well, not exactly on his hand.
00:36:31 - So, what's your point?
00:36:34 Quoted it from your manuscript as if
00:36:41 You wrote it because you loved him.
00:36:47 And feared for him.
00:36:52 And feared for yourself.
00:36:59 And then you wrote this:
00:37:06 Where the fuck did you get that?
00:37:08 - Delivered to my room.
00:37:11 Maureen O'Flaherty was killed
00:37:15 ...the night before the telethon.
00:37:20 The night before we met.
00:37:29 Get out of my office.
00:38:19 Miss Trout?
00:38:22 We walked through the deserted
00:38:26 ... and I confessed
00:38:30 That I was writing a book
00:38:32 And that I was trying
00:38:35 ... behind what happened
00:38:38 I told him what I found out.
00:38:40 He prayed that he would
00:38:42 ... for having been there
00:38:45 Miss O'Connor...
00:38:47 ...I have a tape recording of
00:38:51 She had brought a machine.
00:38:56 - For the interview.
00:38:59 I found it as I was
00:39:04 She kept it on?
00:39:08 Could you use this tape
00:39:15 Of course.
00:39:17 Miss O'Connor...
00:39:20 ...is it something?
00:39:23 Oh, my.
00:39:25 Is it something I could sell?
00:39:28 Reuben, I can't speak
00:39:31 ...but I'm sure that we can
00:39:34 Oh, thank you, Miss O'Connor.
00:39:40 I'll even spice it up a little,
00:39:43 ... the night before the telethon,
00:39:46 So to cover my bets,
00:39:49 Well, not exactly on my hand.
00:39:51 That's not my preference,
00:39:57 I need the money.
00:40:00 Did you have a figure in mind?
00:40:05 Would you think a million dollars
00:40:09 Vince was being paid
00:40:13 This is one night.
00:40:16 The most important night.
00:40:19 You could have left me a note
00:40:21 - I did leave you a note.
00:40:34 Lanny left this for me
00:40:37 It's his version
00:40:41 On its own,
00:40:45 I could have typed it myself.
00:40:51 But if it matched
00:40:58 ...it would make it priceless.
00:41:05 Which is why you sent it to me.
00:41:10 You just said
00:41:13 He was surprised I had it.
00:41:18 Like he was surprised I hadn't found
00:41:21 The note you must've disposed of
00:41:24 I told you how he deals with women.
00:41:27 Really afraid of what
00:41:29 Maybe you were afraid of what I'd...
00:41:31 I'd do to him. And to you.
00:41:34 Why would I be afraid of
00:41:38 Because you knew I was
00:41:41 When I woke up,
00:41:44 ...and placed my pocketbook
00:41:46 The pocketbook that had my name
00:41:51 I was writing about the one thing
00:41:55 Collins and Morris.
00:41:58 You made me abandon any thought
00:42:03 You made me feel like I was
00:42:06 ...because you were playing
00:42:08 And what exactly was this complex
00:42:32 You were in the room.
00:42:35 That night.
00:42:38 Lanny had a robe.
00:42:41 After Maureen asked for money...
00:42:44 ...the wallet was on top.
00:42:46 Well, I always, always arranged
00:42:49 After he went to bed.
00:42:53 How would I get out?
00:43:14 Through Vince's room.
00:43:18 Then, the next morning...
00:43:20 ... you must have chain-locked the
00:43:27 Fuck!
00:43:32 Lanny let me read the first chapter.
00:43:35 Vince sent me the second.
00:43:40 And you stole this.
00:43:42 To whet my appetite.
00:44:08 I wanna write.
00:44:10 I wanna be a journalist.
00:44:12 So I could either
00:44:16 ... or I could use a lot of money.
00:44:18 Is that why you killed her?
00:44:22 To protect them?
00:44:31 For 15 years...
00:44:35 ... he tormented Vince and Lanny.
00:44:41 He could never blackmail Vince
00:44:46 ... so he waited until Sally died
00:44:53 A million dollars from Vince.
00:44:57 A million dollars for the same tape
00:45:06 He would never get his money,
00:45:16 He had taken her life...
00:45:19 ... and with it her mother's heart...
00:45:22 ... and her father's mind.
00:45:26 And now...
00:45:28 ... all that remained
00:45:31 ... was a tree
00:45:50 Your daughter learned something
00:45:54 ...that he didn't want anyone to know.
00:45:56 Because of that...
00:45:58 ...she was killed.
00:46:00 If it's of any small comfort,
00:46:04 I want people
00:46:08 I want them to know
00:46:16 There is someone in all this...
00:46:19 ...who is totally innocent
00:46:21 ...in the events of that night...
00:46:23 ...but whose life will be made infinitely
00:46:29 I wanna protect this person
00:46:36 I promise you...
00:46:38 I promise you I will write down
00:46:42 ...but I have to let matters lie
00:46:45 ...and the truth
00:46:52 I saw no indication on her face...
00:46:56 ... that she knew
00:47:32 You're a very special girl.
00:47:43 Forgive me.