The Phone Call

[NORMA]
Hello, is this Gladstone 9281? Miss Schaefer
Hello, Miss Schaefer, you must forgive me for calling so late, but I really feel it's my duty
It's about Mr. Gillis...you do know a Mr. Gillis
Well, exactly how much do you know about him
Do you know where he lives? Do you know what he lives on?

I want to spare you a lot of sadness
I don't know what he's told you
But I can guarantee you
He doesn't live with mother
Or what you'd call a roommate
He's just a ... I can't say it
Poor Betty
You ask him
I'd love to hear his answer...

Joe

[JOE]
That's right, Betty, why don't you ask me?

[NORMA]
Don't.

[JOE]
Or better yet, come over and see for yourself. Yes, right now.
The address is ten thousand eighty-six, Sunset Boulevard.

[NORMA]
Don't hate me, Joe. I did it because I need you
Look at me. Look at my hands.
Look at my face. Look under my eyes
How can I go back to work if I'm wasting
away?
No! Don't stand there hating me, Joe
Shout at me, strike me, but say you don't hate me...Joe, Joe.