"She's the child of darkness." "She's under his protection now." "I won't let you destroy these people." "I was sent here to be an influence." "As much as I get you..." "I can't just crawl inside that head of yours and make you do things." "Her powers are starting to manifest." "She'll never be what you want her to be." "She's also the daughter of a woman." "That means she has a choice." "Let the world have its way with her." "Once it does" "I guarantee you- she will bring it to its knees." "Previously on Point Pleasant." "Would you at least admit that you have a thing for her?" "Do me that favor." "I don't know what's between me and Christina exactly." " That's the truth." " We are so over." "Don't be afraid to live a little, Meg." "Have some fun." "Let's give 'em something to talk about." "Something in your life has made you miserable... so now you like to cause misery for everyone else." " You don't know what I'm about." " I'm gonna kill you, bastard." "Whoa, easy, easy, easy.!" "You stay away from my wife." " Dr. Forrester?" " I've brought you something." "She's for you." "It's my offering." "You know you can tell me anything, right?" "I mean this isn't" "Normal?" "No." "I know." "Chris, everyone's saying that you, like, talked this guy down." "Like you're some kind of hero." "Yeah, that's me, local hero." "That was lovely." "And now let's hear a word from our office administrator... and fund-raiser extraordinaire, Sarah Parker." "Thank you, Father Matthew." "We're so glad you've joined the parish." "A few quick announcements." "By now, I'm sure you've all noticed our beautiful new stained-glass window." "We owe a debt of gratitude to the fund-raising committee for their tireless efforts." "This window will serve as a lasting symbol... of the devout faith of the people of Point Pleasant, who have ser" "Well, who wants to head up the new fund-raising committee?" "Oh, thank you, Mr. " "Mr. Boyd." "This is fun, seriously." "We should do dinner next time." "Bye." "Bye." " What was that?" " What was what?" " Suddenly now you're best friends?" " The girl saved my life." "I can't be thankful for that?" "She's not such a bad person, you know." "How can you defend her?" "First, she tries to steal Jesse." "Now she's trying to steal you." "I can get Jesse back, but do I have to worry about you too?" "What?" "Okay, I don't even know what to say to you right now." "I'll talk to you later." " Sarah Parker." " Mr. Boyd." "Well, makes the old bake sale pale in comparison, don't you think?" "You don't." "Well, it's just that... do you know the stories of the old Point Pleasant dance marathons?" " Pretty grim." " Well, that's all in the past." "People died trying to win enough money to eat." "Somehow an event that evokes heartache and desperation... doesn't exactly say St. Martin to me." "That was 70 years ago, during the Depression." "People danced for days on end." "We're going for 24 hours." "Well, still, it makes me nervous." "You know what they say about history." "That we're doomed to repeat it?" "Seems a little superstitious to me." "Okay, Christina, what do you think when you hear the words "dance marathon"?" " Hide me." " You see?" "Even the town hero has my back." "Judy, stop calling me that." "Wait a minute." "This thing says there's a cash prize for the winner." "It's, like, two months' salary at the gas station." "I'm in." "That's funny." "It sounded like you just said "You're in."" "Uh, what I should have said is, "We're in."" "Look." "I'm not going to this thing alone." "Oh, no, not me." "I- I'm not good with competition." "I get a little too into it." "You know, it's a church thing." "I mean, I'm sure Sarah's gonna make Jesse show." "And look." "They're even having a partner raffle." "You two could end up together." "As if Paula doesn't hate me enough already." "You know what?" "Let's go into town... and spend some of that big money I'm gonna win." "Oh, yeah, Mom, Amber called... again." "You're not returning Amber's calls?" "Oh." "That dinner party last week with Boyd and Amber" "I think it was a little much for me." "Didn't feel like us, you know?" "We're not exactly "sex on the balcony" types." "And that's okay, right?" "Of course." "Yeah." "I just haven't been feeling like myself lately." "You think we have to dress up for this thing?" "You probably do." "I don't, considering I'm not going." "I should try talking to him." "Try to clear the air." "Excellent move." "Watch me fade." " Hey." " Hey." "Listen, about the other night with Lucinda." " The whole thing must have seemed so strange." " Yeah, it did." "I could tell there was more to the story." "You know what?" "Forget it." "Dr. Forrester's crazy." "It's stupid to expect that there's a logical explanation." "I better bail." "My mom's got me recruiting for this dance thing, so" "Judy's on me to go too." "Maybe I'll see you guys." "Okay." "I want that brass to glisten." "I should be able to see myself in it." "She's not returning my calls." " Who?" " Meg." " Hmm." " Not since your party." "And Ben still avoids me like the plague." "People are unpredictable." "Then what?" "Why am I listening to you?" "I don't know." "Why are you?" "Take my advice, don't take my advice." "I don't care." "No, wait, wait." "I want it." "I" " I need it." "You're the only person in this town who gets me." "Then don't expect me to do everything for you." "Hmm?" "I'm giving you opportunities." " Exploit them." " I will." " Tonight." " Good." "Because I have a feeling our little blast from the past... is going to bring out people's true colors." "Yowza, yowza, yowza." "Ladies and gentlemen... you are here to witness a true testament to the human spirit." "These couples have persevered for over seven days... without sufficient rest or a decent meal." "So really, for most of them, nothing much has changed." "Seriously, give them all a well-deserved round of applause." "It's not enough these people have everything?" "They have to come here and laugh at us?" "Hey, you'll have the last laugh." "When we win this thing, go to California." "You're gonna get in the movies." "We'll be rolling in it." "Just like we're rolling in it with the frozen custard can't... and the Bibles you sold door-to-door." "Baby, I didn't mean anything." "Just" " I'm trying." "I know you are." "I love your dreams." "I do." "They're the only thing that keeps me going." "Sorry I took so long, Dad." "This should help you breathe easier." "I put it on the credit card." "But don't worry." "I'm gonna pay it off." "I'll get the money somehow." "Morning, Carl." "How have you been?" "Mrs. Kramer, haven't seen you for a bit." "Everything all right?" "Oh, I'm" " I'm fine." "I'm just busy." "Thanks." "Hey, Ix." "I'm sorry it's been so long." "I've just been kind of..." "busy at home." "But that doesn't mean I wasn't missing you." "You okay?" "I'm fine." "What are you doing here?" "I thought you were sitting this out." "I know." "I thought maybe if I'd spend time with people... maybe they'll think I'm like everyone else." "Ah, people." "Yeah, I gotcha." "Let's do it." "Okay." " Mark." " Judy." "Hi." "Um, what are you doing here?" "Uh, I'm a joiner." "Okay, what was that about?" "Uh, it's a long, painful story." "You don't wanna hear it." "Why don't you go?" "I see Paula over there." "Mom, I told you we broke up." "The goal tonight is to avoid any kind of fight." "That's 181 hours... and we've still got 23 couples on the" " Oh, make that 22." " No." "Honey." "So close to the money, and yet so far away." "Don't look at them." "Keep your eyes on me." "Keep your eyes on me." " We can do this." " There's just so many other couples left." "Don't worry about them." "Just worry about staying on your feet." " I don't care anymore." "I just wanna eat." " We need this." "Huh?" "We can do this." "Hey, hey, hey, look at me." "We're gonna win that money." "Everything's gonna be better." "I promise you." "No more soup kitchens." "No more secondhand stores." "No, don't let your knees touch." "No, keep your- keep your knees off the ground." "No, come on." "All right, dancers, break time." "Whew.!" "Those that need to may rest, bathe, whatever you need... to keep dancing for the next 12 hours." "You got 10 minutes." "That was lucky, huh?" "Yeah." "We're a charmed couple." "Welcome, charitable friends." "I'm sure you're all dying to find out... who you'll be glued to, so let's get to it." "You gotta be kidding, man." "Cut me a break." "I'm 10 minutes late." "Uh, he missed the deadline." "Have you totally forgotten our purpose here?" "We're here to give these kids a night to remember." "Sign him up." "Our first couple is..." "Josh Keane and Jennifer Lazovich." "Mark Owens and Judy Kramer." " Justin Beck and Linda Salazar." " You all right, man?" "Yeah, yeah." "No, I'm cool." "Terry Burke and Christina Nickson." "Jesse's best friend?" "Okay, that's not awkward." "Jesse Parker... and Paula Hargrove." "It's a new listing, three bedroom, two bath." "All right." "I'll see you then." "Bye-bye." "Hey, I just left you a message." "I was thinking we could swing by the dance and visit the kids." "You want" " Meg?" "Are you okay?" "I mean, you look like you've just seen a ghost." "Is it too early to get a drink?" "Do you have to ask?" "Let's go." "Be great to win this thing, huh?" "Yeah." "Excuse me." "I just wanted to say congrats on the whole hero thing." "It was no big deal." " You think you've got everyone fooled, don't you?" " What?" "You come on all sweet and innocent..." " but somehow you always get what you want." " That's not true." "Sure it is." "I know your type." "You play your games." "And you won't be happy till everyone worships you." "So there's only room for one of us, is that it?" "I just see it." "You're gonna hurt people." "And I'm gonna make sure Jesse and everyone else in this town sees it too." "Stay away from us... or I'm gonna make you wish you never washed up here." "Ladies and gentlemen, if we could have contestants only on the dance floor, please." "We're ready to begin." "Let's, uh, get this over with, okay?" "Relax." "I'm not gonna talk about it, and nobody knows." "Okay, a quick rundown of the rules." "You'll have breaks every four hours." "You can rest, eat, bathe." "Yes, we even have showers to cool you off." "Anything your heart desires... as long as the church would approve." "As far as the dancing goes, we only ask that you keep pace to the music." "If our judges feel that you're not, you're out." "If you or your partner's knees should touch the ground, you're out." "And one final rule for the evening... dance till you drop." "We're not doing anything wrong, Judy." " I know." "I know that." " Except for one thing." " What?" " You have to stop leading." "Okay, I've gotta stop practicing with my mom." "Oh, it's great." " Hi." " Well, what do you think?" "You look great." "Really great." "I thought you weren't returning her calls." "Well, I decided that I was being silly." "I mean, I am a grown woman." "I can handle it." "Okay, looking good." "Don't get too comfortable." "We still have three hours to go before our next break." "And we're just getting started." "I'm sorry." "Is there anyone else in there?" "All right, dancers, your break is nearly over." "Better find your partners, and then find your way back to the dance floor." "Oh, it looks like we lost another." "Let's give them a round of applause as they exit the dance floor." "Look, I know I'm not your first choice." "Or your second." "Or third." "Just stop me when I get there." "I'm sure I'll hit the number eventually." " I'm sorry." "I'm being rude." " No, no, you're not." "I get it." "That's why we should win this thing." "I mean, I need the cash and" "You shouldn't let her play you." "You're right." "Let's win this sucker." " Man, it's hot as hell in here." " **" " Do you think they're our main competition?" " Maybe." "Well, I'm not worried." "I've got a secret weapon." "Extend your arm." "You think I intimidated anybody?" "Yeah." "Let's give 'em a slow one." "You're gonna hurt people." "And I'm gonna make sure Jesse... and everyone else in this town sees it too." "**" " Very nice, dancers." "You've made it to the break." "Pretty warm in here, so I'll give you an extra 15 minutes... in case you need to freshen up." "I recommend that you don't lose track of your partners." "I, um, think I'm gonna go cool off." "All right." " Have you seen my dress?" " Sorry." "That's too bad." "It really wasn't your color anyway." "You took it, didn't you?" "Get it off me.!" "What is it?" "What happened to Paula?" " I-I don't know." " Her hair is, like, orange." "Is she okay?" "Uh, well, she's a little freaked." "Why are you so" "I have, um- I can't stay." "Wait, Christina." "Your dress." "You're not wearing it." "That should help the stinging." "Oh, come on." "You can't be serious." " Christina." " Terry, I'm gonna take off, okay?" "No way." "What's wrong with you?" "I can't really explain." "It's just better if I leave." " For who?" " For everybody." "No, damn it!" "Not for me." "Not for my dad." " Your dad?" " Look, 2,000 bucks... might not mean anything to someone like you, but" "Christina, please." "I just need one frickin' break in my life." "You have to stay." " **" " Okay, everybody, break's over." "Back to the dance floor, where things get tough." "From here on out, anything could happen." "Everybody's staring at me, aren't they?" "No, no." "They all know it's just rusty pipes." "So, I'm" " I'm gonna bring up the topic we've been avoiding." " Judy- - 'Cause the thing is, I'm having kind of an awesome time." " Yeah, well, me too." " And I'm afraid if nobody mentions it... then it's just gonna suddenly pop up and wreck everything... again." "Oh, looks like that's it for Mark Owens and Judy Kramer." "And they were so close." "Let's give them a round of applause as they exit the dance floor." "I'm sorry." "Everybody, stop right where you are." "Ladies, look to your left." "Gentlemen, look to your right." "That'll be your new partner for this next dance." "Just something to shake things up." "No way, Terry." "**" "What are the odds, right?" "Yeah." "Listen, I know Paula's been saying stuff, and you're still feeling weird about" "I don't know what I'm feeling." "That's what I'm trying to figure out." "I just need you to understand" "Let's just dance, okay?" "Okay." "**" " Just say it, okay?" " Judy, please." " You dropped me on purpose because this is too weird." " It's weird." "You're right." "We're still feeling guilty because we fell for each other while you were with someone." "No, no, not someone, Jude." "Isabelle." "We stepped out on your sister." "You're right." "And it sucked that we did that." "I hated myself, but I'm not gonna end up like my mom, Mark." "I'm gonna figure out some way to leave the past in the past." "Look, I just think maybe... it's better if we just- we just stay friends." "I've got enough friends." " I need to speak to you." " Ben, why are you dragging me over here?" " Sweetheart, listen." " I was having a good time." "I'm really proud of you for getting off your meds, but there's a right way to do this." " Not replacing the pills with alcohol." " Oh, my God." "Is this about me having a couple of drinks with Amber?" "I just think that you're" " I don't know- using her to run away from" "From what?" " Isabelle?" " Honey" "You know what?" "Forget it." "Because I'm not gonna talk about this." " Have you been hallucinating?" "Be honest." " No!" "I feel good, Ben." "Not manic but good." "And everybody here tonight has had something nice to say to me but you." "Maybe you're the problem." "Now, I don't remember announcing a break." "Enjoying yourself?" "No, not really." "Oh, not much for rules either." " Can I speak frankly?" " Whatever." "If there's something you want that you don't have... seems to me you should just take it." "**" "God, look at the way she's staring at me." "Paula's not as bad as you think." "You've both gotta get off this." "She wants to make everybody hate me." "Stay away." "Stay away from us." "You, the Kramers, this whole town." "Okay, everybody, back to your original partners." "We're pushing on through to the end now." "No more breaks." "If you can't keep up, you can't keep going." " Success?" " Success." "You really came through." "I'm glad." "So, where's Logan tonight?" "He, uh- He couldn't make it." "Nothing to do with our last encounter, I hope." "Oh, I have nothing but the best intentions, you know." "I'm religious, Mr. Boyd, not dead." "A little male attention is a nice thing... but I'm not gonna give my husband something real to be jealous of." "There's nothing I admire more than a woman whose standards don't include me." "Here, hon." "Let's go chase one of those dreams." "No, not yet." "We have to keep dancing." "**" "Another couple bites the dust." "Paula!" "Paula!" " Oh, my God, Paula.!" " Are you okay?" "All right." "Are you okay?" " What happened?" " Is anybody hurt?" " What happened?" " Is anybody hurt?" "Ow!" "Ow!" "Let me get my bag." "Hey." "What happened back there?" "I" " I don't know." "You saw it happening, didn't you?" "You saw it ready to fall." "I just... froze." "Are you sure?" "You guys were fighting before." "What do you think I did, Judy?" "I don't know." "I guess maybe you froze." "Come on!" "Oh!" "Come on!" "Just perfect!" "What's out there?" "We'll see." "Something promising maybe." "So, Meg and Ben fought." " She left Ben here alone." "No ride home." " I noticed." "But I'd say the chances of Ben getting in a car with me are slim to none." "Too bad." "The ripe opportunity." " Unless" " What?" "Ben's never been able to resist playing my hero in a real crisis." "Push me." "I want you to come by my office tomorrow, okay?" "Jess, take her home." "Make sure" "Dr. Kramer, it's Mrs. Hargrove." "Looks like my mom's not home yet." "I'm sure she's on the way." "Feels like sophomore year." "You know, parked in the driveway." "Wondering what to do." "We got over it." " Well, I guess I better" " Stay with me." " Paula." " Please." "Stay with me." "You did that." "You got in my head, and you made me try to hurt Paula." "Christina, if I could make you do things..." "I wouldn't have bought a house here- I'd just be renting." "None of this would have happened if you hadn't set it up that way." "Maybe not tonight, but it would have happened." "It still will." "You stay away from my friends." "You hear me?" "I won't let you hurt them." "I was scared too." "I've never admitted that to anybody." "What?" "When I found out who I was." "I could do terrible things... and feel unburdened." "It was like my soul was a yoke around my neck." " No." " That's what I said too." "'Cause I knew what it meant." "There's no safe place in this world for people like us." "Until somebody came to me, a friend." " Like I can be to you." " You're not my friend." "These nice folk, they're gonna find out about you eventually." "And when they do, they won't want you anymore." "They'll try to destroy you." "What you don't get, Christina, is the only real friend you have in this world... is me." "Don't worry." "I'm not here to judge." "I see death all the time." "You did what you had to." "You had to protect your dreams." " I loved her." " You think so?" "What if I told you I could help you?" "Would you be interested?" "Just answer one question." "Would you want her back?" "Or would you wanna get away with it?" "If I told you I could help you... would you be interested?" "Judy?" "Can we talk?" "Judy."