Corrina, Corrina

I knew I shouldn't

have worn three-inch heels.

I kept sinking into the grass

during the eulogy.

Manny. There you are.

How you doing, sweetie?

There's just so much to say.

Annie looked so gorgeous...

laid out with all those flowers

around her.

It just looked like

she was taking a nap.

We bought that dress together.

She said she didn't have

any place to wear it.

Where's Molly?

She's probably in her room.

I better go.

Check, see how she's doing.

Doris, I can't believe you.

Where's my head?

So what's the matter?

Everybody on a hunger strike

or something?

Eve, I was just having

one of yourfamous cookies.

Fabulous. They're not too sweet.

Two cups sugarfor a wedding...

one cup for a funeral...

and today I used half a cup.

It seemed right.

Easy on that strudel, Harry.

Mollinchka.

You try that apricot Bundt cake?

The only thing I haven't eaten

is the tablecloth.

Poor kid.

Thank goodness she's so young.

If she's lucky,

she won't remember.

Don't tell me I lost Harry.

Mollinchka.

What are you doing, my darling?

Come here.

I'll see you, Dad.

OK. Bus is leaving.

All right. Here we go.

All right. OK.

Sid, give me the duck.

Give me the duck. I'm sorry.

I just miss Annie already.

Shirl, please, huh?

OK, OK. I love you sweetie, OK?

Good-bye, princess.

You'll give us a call?

Hon, please. Take care, old man.

You'll call?

Say good-bye

to Grandma and Grandpa.

Don't you want to wear

the matching top?

Want me to sing you

a lullaby?

What was the song

that Mommy sang to you?

How does that go?

Want to teach me a lullaby

to sing to you every night?

Here's a fun one.

Oh, the coffee

that they give you

They say it's mighty fine

It's goodfor cuts and bruises

And tastes like iodine

Oh, I don't want no more

of army life

Gee, Mom, I wanna go

Gee...

We're going to be fine, Molly.

Justfine, you and me.

I'm glad to see

your smilingface.

I haven't gotten lamb chop

to smile all day.

Salisbury steak...

for madame...

and veal parmigiana for me.

There you go.

Look, Molly.

Tater tots.

Yourfaves.

Mmm. Very good, very good.

You want to get that?

I didn't think so.

And a sore throat.

Hey, hi, Sid.

I'm not ready

to come back to work quite yet.

I have some people

coming by tomorrow...

that might stay with Molly

so I can leave.

I start at eight o'clock.

I will have had my breakfast...

and I assume

the child will have had hers.

At noon, a brisk walk...

followed by two hours

of Bible study.

Where is the child?

lfeel like Sophia Loren

in "Houseboat..."

when she meets

the widowed Cary Grant...

and selflessly gives herself

to his family.

Did you see it?

I know what it's like...

to lose someone

close to your heart.

I understand.

Winnie and I,

we both understand.

I'm so tired.

And I'm not tired?

Kids.

Oh, I love kids.

I have a real way

with children.

And no windows!

I get very nervous.

If I put my head down

between my legs, I'll be better.

I realize it's your decision...

but I also sing.

Won't you come home,

Bill Bailey?

Won't you come home?

I cried the whole day long

Kids love that.

Kids love me, Mr. Singer.

I walk into a room

full of kids...

they drift to me...

like a goddamn kid magnet.

Uh, let's see.

I'm not sure where to begin.

Well, Mr. Jones died...

and we never had any children...

and believe me...

I would treat

your little Molly...

with all the love

and tenderness...

I'd have given my own.

OK, sweetpea.

Let's see about making you

some breakfast.

What might be good?

What's the matter?

Cat got your tongue?

Jonesy's famous pancakes

will loosen you up.

Just making sure

we got all the makings.

Oh, boy. Aren't we havingfun?

It's for after work.

Thanks.

She's been playing

that little ditty all day.

Maybe you could

talk to her about that.

Her mother

was teaching her that.

Hide-and-seek noodle casserole.

Peekaboo.

This is just the first course.

Looks fabulous.

The other courses...

they're hidden

throughout the room.

I'm just kidding.

Chicken Marengo.

That looks fabulous.

Doesn't it, Mol?

I bet your wife

wasn't this good a cook.

You think? Huh?

No, it is perfectly

all right, Mr. Singer.

Kids sometimes go through

a very tough time.

Why don't you just...

No, I'm sorry. Excuse me.

Just...

Justfinish your...

What are you doing?

I'm doing everything

a wife does.

Shouldn't I be getting

everything a wife gets?

Hello, kid.

My name's Corrina.

I bet you're Molly.

I hear you don't like talking

much these days...

but that's all right with me...

because it makes my job

a lot easier.

Nice wheels.

When would you like me to start?

Why don't you have a seat here?

I thought we would talk a bit.

Talk. All right.

How long have you lived

in the house?

Three years.

Do you have any references...

Have you had maids before?

My wife used to take care

of everything.

So you're a beginner.

Let's get some things straight.

Yes, let's.

Salary does not

include supplies...

Excuse me.

Did the agency explain to you...

that this is just an interview?

Look, Mr. Singer,

what shall we discuss?

Children. I was wondering...

if you had any experience

with children.

You know, I met your little girl

out there.

She's got your eyes.

Do you have any references?

Do you have a rsum

or anything?

Thanks.

"Professor Louise Gordon.

"Fisk University."

How long were you with her?

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