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I had a career. I gave

up a career to marry you.

What career? You were a small-town

girl from a Catholic school...

- I was working.

- You were struggling...

...to break into the fashion industry.

- I was struggling because I was young.

You were so pretty.

And we went for a drive

to that amusement park.

- I can't stay out too late.

- Why not?

I have to help the costume

designer shop in the morning.

The show opens in six weeks.

- Is the costume designer your boyfriend?

- No. I don't exactly have a boyfriend.

If I did, I wouldn't be here.

You're very beautiful.

- And you're very rich.

- No, I'm not, actually.

My family is, but...

...I wanna make it on my own.

- And I will.

- I'm sure you will.

- And what are your plans?

- Oh, definitely something in fashion.

A designer for the theatre, or costume

designing, just regular clothing designer.

I don't know. It's still just a dream.

And if I said marry me,

and have my children...

...and stay by my side,

and be Mrs Douglas Tait?

I'd say you were getting ahead of

yourself. After all, we just met.

But I'll confess you're very handsome.

And now, Mrs Tait?

Now I... spend hours...

...trying so hard to

hold on to my youth.

And he doesn't notice.

Mrs Tait angry.

I'm at a crossroads.

I'm lost.

I'm lost.

Sleep. Sleep.

Deeper. Deeper.

At the count of three, you will

awaken and remember nothing.

You will have no memories of

these trance feelings. None.

You will not be upset by them.

One:
You are coming out.

Two:
You are nearly conscious.

Three...

Maybe I strained my back

playing tennis, you know?

My husband was trying to

teach me, but I'm not athletic.

Relax, Mrs Tait. Just relax.

We will start the

treatment with these herbs.

What is schedule for today?

Oh, well, I was gonna

do a little shopping.

And then I was going to... to...

Yes?

...to pick up my children at school.

Or maybe not. No, I think I'll

let the baby-sitter do that.

Mrs Tait, Dr Yang would like

you to go through day as planned.

- Sudden changes too impulsive.

- Really?

Mrs Tait should take

lunch with no shellfish.

Then, at 2.30, she

will take herbs, yes?

- 2.30. All right.

- After, she can retrieve children.

- But these are not dangerous, are they?

- Very mild.

Will take effect quickly.

Will wear off quickly.

Mild.

Mrs Tait, you wanted some water.

Is it 2.30 already?

Just about.

Your eyes are really... on fire.

Thank you.

- Joe Rufallo.

- Joe Rufallo.

Tufallo.

What do you do, Joe?

I'm a musician.

Saxophone?

How did you know?

You look like you blow tenor to me.

Well, you hit it right on the head.

- Actually, I'm in rehearsal now.

- Rehearsal?

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