A Room to Die For Page #2

I'm worried we're running

out of time, Henry.

We will be okay.

Jill:
It's like a nuclear bomb

hit your side.

Here, let me.

I've never known someone

to find even the littlest

things so difficult.

I wonder how we met,

let alone dated.

We dated because

i bribed you with

my superior cooking prowess.

Starter, main, dessert.

You are about to enjoy

my three-course meal skills.

Excellent.

Thanks.

What for?

For agreeing to do this.

Did I have a choice?

No, you didn't.

Henry.

Got a third leg

hanging here, babe.

Sorry. We were unpacking.

Um, my wife and I would like

to invite you both

down to dinner.

A welcome hello.

If you don't mind.

Marcus:
Um,

that's very kind, but...

Just give us a minute.

You don't have to

do this, Josephine.

We just had some food.

Oh, you young ones

are always having junk.

Eat good food for a change.

Thanks. That's very

kind of you both.

Do you not say grace

before eating?

Thank you, o lord,

for these bounteous gifts

received from your table.

In the name of our savior,

Jesus Christ, our lord.

Amen.

Do either of you work?

Must cost a lot to maintain

this house.

We're both retired.

The extra money

from the room comes in

very handy for daily things.

Did you take

your pills, dear?

Yes, I did.

Do you guys, um,

ever go out anywhere?

No, we stay at home mostly,

but it is a very safe

environment here.

Henry is a real home boy.

Marcus is, too.

Well, then maybe we could

do some stuff together.

Yeah. Sure.

Whatever you need.

Eat up, dear.

Oh, that's too much food.

I won't have to eat

for a week.

Um, it's manners

to wait to be served.

What do you do for work?

I'm a stand-up comedian.

I do gigs.

Oh, so you let

your woman go out

and earn a wage

and get a proper job.

Henry.

No. No, it's all right.

I've always wanted more

than just a nine-to-five.

And stand-up comedy

is the new rock and roll.

I'm happy to support Marcus.

He is very good.

His routine needs

a little Polish,

but he's coming around.

There is nothing wrong

with my routine. It's just,

she doesn't find it funny.

What about you, dear?

What are your dreams?

Um...

Earn enough money to go

traveling and see the world.

Hmm. Do you think

you might get married?

No.

Not yet. Maybe later.

What about children?

We never wanted kids.

You say that

but if you were pregnant,

you might feel different.

It's not for us.

We have got a child.

Oh, that's lovely.

Is it your gran...

Yes, it's my baby.

Our baby.

I told you.

It's rude to whisper

at the table.

Henry and I couldn't

be happier.

Do you have any

brothers or sisters?

Do you have any family, Jill?

I have a brother,

Jason. He is...

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