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A Husband to Stand For: The Lisa Aguilar Story (2025) is a heartfelt drama based on true events about love, strength, and resilience. When life challenges Lisa Aguilar and her family, they discover the power of hope, unity, and faith in each other. This inspiring story celebrates the courage to rebuild and the healing that comes through understanding and compassion.
Starring talented new voices in film, this moving drama captures the importance of forgiveness and emotional strength in the face of hardship. A Husband to Stand For is an uplifting and meaningful story that reminds us how love can overcome even the hardest moments.
Starring talented new voices in film, this moving drama captures the importance of forgiveness and emotional strength in the face of hardship. A Husband to Stand For is an uplifting and meaningful story that reminds us how love can overcome even the hardest moments.
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00:00:00You
00:00:30You
00:01:00You
00:01:30You
00:01:32Just hit the green from what? 210 yards out?
00:01:34Hey, save those whistles for me, will ya?
00:01:36I'm just acknowledging the gifts that are gonna land me on the PGA tour next year
00:01:40Oh, just don't forget you've got the cutest caddy around
00:01:43The cutest caddy, best wife
00:01:45Hmm, we're given
00:01:53Hey, Romeo, let's go
00:01:55Hey, move it along
00:01:58Hey, move it along
00:02:02At least I better not lose my job just yet
00:02:05You sure we're done here?
00:02:20I love our picnics
00:02:22Plus in this spot no one can see what a gargantuan appetite my wife has
00:02:28Well
00:02:32Guess I'm eating for two
00:02:34For two
00:02:40Wait, are you saying
00:02:45Babe
00:02:46Are you happy?
00:02:52Are you joking? Of course I'm happy
00:02:56When, when does it happen?
00:02:58Um, well I'm probably about four weeks so eight months makes October
00:03:08I'm gonna be a dad
00:03:10Yeah, and a great dad
00:03:11Yeah, and a great dad
00:03:20Do you think you can come home a little bit early tonight?
00:03:22I like to call my parents and give them lots of time to freak out and lose their minds with excitement
00:03:26Sure, sure
00:03:27Sure, sure
00:03:28But I'd like to wait to tell my parents that
00:03:30I think it'd be best if we tell them in person
00:03:32What?
00:03:34Mama's always wanted a grandkid
00:03:36It's not the daughter-in-law that comes with a grandkid
00:03:38She doesn't get to decide that
00:03:40It's not the daughter-in-law that comes with a grandkid
00:03:42She doesn't get to decide that
00:03:54I still think it's crazy your parents own the whole town
00:03:58For me it's just where I grew up
00:04:00I don't think so
00:04:02You're like the prince around here
00:04:04Does that make you a princess?
00:04:06Never said I wasn't
00:04:12It's time to head up to the homestead
00:04:16Remember
00:04:18We've got news
00:04:20It's gonna turn your parents world upside down
00:04:22Let's trust in that
00:04:26We so rarely go south anymore
00:04:28And your father has such responsibilities
00:04:30Last month he spent an entire week supervising the removal of the town's septic system
00:04:34Was very involved
00:04:36I'll show you the plans later
00:04:38You need an engineering degree
00:04:40Downside is
00:04:42We don't get to see you kids enough
00:04:44Well
00:04:46Um
00:04:48We might have a reason for
00:04:50You to travel down a little bit more
00:04:54Um
00:04:56Um
00:04:58Lisa's
00:04:59Pregnant
00:05:00We're pregnant
00:05:01Oh my god
00:05:02Oh my god
00:05:03Oh my god
00:05:04That is wonderful
00:05:05Oh
00:05:06Jesus
00:05:07Congratulations
00:05:08We thought you were gonna ask for more money
00:05:13But you have this amazing news
00:05:15Yes it's amazing
00:05:16Oh sit sit
00:05:17How far along are you dear?
00:05:19About five months
00:05:20Oh five months
00:05:21I'm here I thought you just put on a little bit of weight
00:05:23Oh
00:05:24Mom
00:05:25Well I have put on weight but all for good reason
00:05:27This is great news
00:05:29I just don't understand why you waited so long to tell me
00:05:32Oh
00:05:34We just
00:05:36Wanted to be sure
00:05:37First baby and all
00:05:38Well I am so excited
00:05:40Let's go upstairs and dig out some of Darren's old baby clothes
00:05:44Oh
00:05:45Oh
00:05:46I've kept them all
00:05:47Well
00:05:48We don't know if it's gonna be a boy
00:05:50Oh
00:05:51It's gonna be a boy
00:05:52Let's break out that bottle of 12 year old McAllen I've been hiding
00:05:59Unless you want to go and take part in the maternity clothes surgery
00:06:03Nope
00:06:06Oh
00:06:07Oh wow
00:06:11Oh
00:06:13Darren never talked about it really but I just
00:06:16I thought it might be important for the baby to know about his biological parents
00:06:20Oh
00:06:21Oh
00:06:22I don't know we adopted Darren at birth
00:06:24Yes but you still have the records about his parents right?
00:06:27Ha
00:06:28Certainly
00:06:29I mean he's always had amazingly good health so there's never been any reason for concern
00:06:33I just thought
00:06:35There might be other factors I'd be good to know about now that the baby's coming
00:06:40Like what exactly? I don't know what you mean
00:06:43We raised Darren as our own
00:06:46He has our values
00:06:48Oh
00:06:50Oh
00:06:51Oh
00:06:52Look at this
00:06:53Oh
00:06:54This was one of my favorites
00:06:56Oh
00:06:57Oh the baby will look so cute in this
00:06:59Take it
00:07:00Oh wow okay
00:07:01Oh
00:07:02Huh
00:07:03Wow
00:07:04They cast the heads to your specs and then you get them in a couple of weeks
00:07:09But I wanted the opinion of a future pro
00:07:11I haven't made the tour yet but I'd say there's other ways to cure a slice besides changing clubs
00:07:19Well take a club that forgives I don't have your swing
00:07:22How's your game?
00:07:24You keeping that handicap down?
00:07:26It's good I just need to find the time to play more
00:07:30No
00:07:31No
00:07:32No that's not gonna happen
00:07:33Not with a baby coming
00:07:35You sure you're ready for that?
00:07:37I don't really have a choice you know Lisa
00:07:42I'm a face important to her
00:07:44But I'm uh I'm happy about it
00:07:47Good
00:07:48Good
00:07:49It's
00:07:50It's a lifetime commitment
00:07:58Feels good
00:08:09Looks like we're having a boy
00:08:12Am I right?
00:08:15What?
00:08:16Just your mom is right
00:08:17She's gonna be impossible after this
00:08:21I'm so happy
00:08:24I think we should set it up right over here
00:08:27How tall is it?
00:08:28Maybe 12 feet fully inflated
00:08:32Then this is good
00:08:33Just make sure it's tied down okay?
00:08:36Hey Dave
00:08:37This turn you a shotgun?
00:08:38Uh no first four sims at seven
00:08:40You need to be open by eight
00:08:41Not a problem
00:08:42Oh we're out of the big cuts again
00:08:45I'm uh
00:08:50I'm gonna go check out the sprinklers that are plugged up on 14
00:08:54All good
00:08:55Thanks
00:08:56Thanks
00:08:57So you're not from around here?
00:09:00No, I'm running
00:09:01I was here for the job
00:09:02I'm trying to earn over the last room for school
00:09:05Admiral
00:09:06I'll fit.
00:09:09Thanks.
00:09:19So you're not from around here?
00:09:22No, Reading.
00:09:23I was here for the job.
00:09:25I'm kind of early on the lecture for school.
00:09:28Admiral.
00:09:30I have to declare my major next semester.
00:09:33Stressful.
00:09:33Well, you're smart, I can tell.
00:09:36You'll figure it out.
00:09:41So I spoke with my mom,
00:09:43and she still really wants to have a shower for me
00:09:46with her book club ladies.
00:09:47So I was thinking I might go down next weekend for it.
00:09:51Is it Grandma?
00:09:52Babe, I'm sorry, I can't.
00:09:53I've got another qualifying round, and I...
00:09:55No, I know, dear.
00:09:56I said me, not us.
00:10:00Okay.
00:10:02You know what else?
00:10:03When it comes down to a name,
00:10:06I think there's only one choice.
00:10:09Oh, yeah?
00:10:09Yeah.
00:10:11Darren Jr.
00:10:15Are you sure?
00:10:17Yeah.
00:10:25Darren Jr.
00:10:27Go away.
00:10:45I'm horrible.
00:10:46At least you look good doing it.
00:10:48Let me just show you a couple things.
00:10:49All right, one, your tempo is a little bit off.
00:10:53Two, I want you to pick a spot two or three inches
00:10:56in front of the ball and aim for that.
00:11:05Wow.
00:11:07That's crazy.
00:11:09Now you try.
00:11:13Here.
00:11:14Hold it.
00:11:17Don't jerk the club.
00:11:20In one slow motion.
00:11:27That's the best shot I've ever hit.
00:11:30Slow and smooth.
00:11:31That's the ticket.
00:11:32You're taking a lot to your folks.
00:11:52This bag is for the hospital, silly.
00:11:54Here, have a look at this.
00:11:55I'll call a cab and we'll just meet at the hospital.
00:11:59But the doctor said most first babies
00:12:00come in the middle of the night,
00:12:01so I bet you we'll be able to go together.
00:12:04Wow.
00:12:05You've really laid it all out here.
00:12:07Isn't this a bit early?
00:12:10You've got to be prepared, babe.
00:12:12I'm so bummed.
00:12:14I wish I could take you to the airport,
00:12:15but it'll work.
00:12:17Oh, don't worry.
00:12:19I'll be back on Monday with Mom and Dad,
00:12:21and we can finally prepare this place for the baby.
00:12:23I'll tell your dad no speeding on the freeway.
00:12:25He's carrying precious cargo.
00:12:27Oh, that's right.
00:12:33Be safe.
00:12:34Love you.
00:12:35Bye.
00:12:53Hey, pretty.
00:13:02It's Darren.
00:13:04What are you up to?
00:13:06Ah, she's here.
00:13:08Oh.
00:13:14Oh.
00:13:15Oh.
00:13:17Hi.
00:13:18Hello.
00:13:20Hi.
00:13:20Oh, get over here.
00:13:24I mean, look at you.
00:13:25Oh.
00:13:26Oh, you are glowing.
00:13:28You really are.
00:13:30You, you lucked into the mommy lottery.
00:13:33I hope you know that.
00:13:34Oh, I think I found an objection.
00:13:36No, not possible.
00:13:37Oh, okay, you two.
00:13:38Let's get into the house.
00:13:39Oh, I hope you're ready to be fawned over
00:13:42for the next 24 hours.
00:13:43Your mother has not been this excited
00:13:44to throw a party since her wedding.
00:13:46Oh, I've heard stories.
00:13:48None of that is true.
00:13:49Hey, don't worry.
00:13:52I got the luggage.
00:13:53Hey, can you just hold the door?
00:13:56I guess not.
00:13:57What was that thing you had for the appetizer?
00:14:00El Amari?
00:14:02Yeah.
00:14:03That was great.
00:14:06I had a wonderful day.
00:14:08Me too.
00:14:08My favorite part was finally playing golf
00:14:11with the amazing Darren West.
00:14:14Not that amazing yet,
00:14:15but if some of these endorsements go through,
00:14:17the next year on the tour could be
00:14:19something special.
00:14:21See?
00:14:22You are amazing.
00:14:25You really are.
00:14:28Oh, yeah?
00:14:29Do you want to come over to my place?
00:14:45I don't know.
00:14:48I don't want to rush this.
00:14:51You know, you're right.
00:14:52I'll take you home.
00:15:02You've got so many wonderful presents.
00:15:05Smart baby.
00:15:07Right?
00:15:08Yes.
00:15:09So how have you been feeling?
00:15:12What did the doctor say about your heart?
00:15:13Oh, well, I've had some rough moments,
00:15:19but nothing to worry about.
00:15:22Oh, right now I feel so, so good.
00:15:27Oh, look at those.
00:15:30Aren't they cute?
00:15:31Mom said she found them in a little shop
00:15:33just a few minutes from here.
00:15:35They're beautiful.
00:15:37And then there's this.
00:15:41It was Darren's.
00:15:45I brought it to show you.
00:15:46His mom insisted.
00:15:47I take it.
00:15:48Oh, dear.
00:15:49I didn't know what to say.
00:15:51I was literally speechless.
00:15:53I guess the baby will have to wear it
00:15:54when we go to visit them.
00:15:56I don't want to incur their wrath.
00:16:00Well, we all love Darren,
00:16:01but family?
00:16:03I was intimidated by my in-laws as well.
00:16:06I mean, I never felt that anything I did
00:16:08would be okay with them.
00:16:11I can live with that,
00:16:12knowing that I get to be with Darren
00:16:13for the rest of my life.
00:16:15I feel like I can see the next 20 years
00:16:16right in front of me.
00:16:17I just can't wait for it all to start.
00:16:22So I wanted to give you my present
00:16:24when we were alone.
00:16:26So this little guy was actually your dad's.
00:16:35He was quite loved.
00:16:37I had to do a little bit of a repair
00:16:40so that he's ready for your little guy.
00:16:43Wow.
00:16:43I'm so speechless, but this time for a good reason.
00:16:46You know, the most beautiful thing
00:16:52about having a baby is that they
00:16:54take the best parts of you,
00:16:56your passions and your values,
00:16:58and then they turn it into something better
00:17:00than you could possibly imagine.
00:17:02and then they give it back to you
00:17:05in the most amazing way.
00:17:09Are you ready for this?
00:17:11The crying, the pooping, the boo-boos.
00:17:14I mean, you are going to be,
00:17:15oh, you're going to be exhausted
00:17:17and then frustrated
00:17:18and then at your wits' end,
00:17:20but then they're going to grow up.
00:17:24And you are going to miss it so, so much.
00:17:29Even the pooping.
00:17:31Well, maybe not that.
00:17:40Hey, you've reached Aaron.
00:17:42And Lisa.
00:17:43You know what to do.
00:17:44No luck.
00:17:47He's probably still out on the course.
00:17:50Sometimes they turn the floodlights on
00:17:51and play at night.
00:17:52Let him have his fun.
00:17:54Soon the baby will be here
00:17:55and there won't be time
00:17:56for that sort of thing.
00:17:58Oh, I know.
00:18:12How many onesies and sweaters
00:18:15does one child need?
00:18:16It's your mom.
00:18:17It's her first grandkid.
00:18:33Hey.
00:18:35What?
00:18:36You never make the bud.
00:18:43If you don't like it,
00:18:44I can always mess it up.
00:18:44No, no, no, no.
00:18:46If you're going to mess it up,
00:18:47we might as well do it together.
00:18:49That's what I like to hear.
00:18:52Hey, Darren,
00:18:53Lisa tried to call yesterday.
00:18:55Did you sneak in a golf game?
00:18:57Guilty.
00:18:59That's your dedication.
00:19:00That's why you'll make the tour.
00:19:01I'm making cocktails.
00:19:03Darren, you want?
00:19:04Sure.
00:19:05Coming right up.
00:19:07We need to talk.
00:19:10I think you might have to give up
00:19:17your man K for the baby room.
00:19:18I knew this day was coming.
00:19:23It's fine.
00:19:24You sure you're okay with that?
00:19:25Of course.
00:19:29I'm going to get the rest of the bags.
00:19:30I trust you to find the perfect place
00:19:56for us to be together.
00:19:57That's what I want.
00:20:02Places.
00:20:03Memories we can call our own.
00:20:15Promise me it'll always be like that.
00:20:18I promise.
00:20:19I'm not sure it's a good idea
00:20:27that I should be moving Darren's stuff
00:20:28when he's not here.
00:20:29He was supposed to be here by now.
00:20:31He's always getting home so late.
00:20:33Maybe just start with
00:20:34putting those trophies in that box.
00:20:36I'm here.
00:20:38I'm here.
00:20:38Sorry I got caught up finishing the tourney.
00:20:41Let's get going.
00:20:42Let's go.
00:20:42Let's go.
00:20:43Let's go.
00:20:44Let's go.
00:20:44Let's go.
00:20:44Let's go.
00:20:44Let's go.
00:20:45Let's go.
00:20:45Let's go.
00:20:46Let's go.
00:20:46Let's go.
00:20:46Let's go.
00:20:47Let's go.
00:20:48Let's go.
00:20:48Let's go.
00:20:49Let's go.
00:20:49Let's go.
00:21:19I'm sorry I had to take away
00:21:27your man cave, babe.
00:21:30Maybe we can spend more time together
00:21:32to make up for it.
00:21:34You know I'd love to, babe,
00:21:35but I need to put in as many hours
00:21:37at the club as I can
00:21:38so they can take time off when the little guy arrives.
00:21:49I just...
00:21:49I hope we never become like one of those old couples
00:21:54with tons of baggage and regrets and resentments.
00:21:58I just hope we always stay like this, you know?
00:22:03We'll always be this way.
00:22:06Come on.
00:22:09Sleep, babe.
00:22:11You just have to come and read.
00:22:12You can't believe in us, God.
00:22:14You're not going to tell me.
00:22:14We'll always be standing.
00:22:15You have to come.
00:22:15You're not going to live, babe.
00:22:16You're not going to get through your heart.
00:22:18Maybe you're going to die.
00:22:20Beautiful.
00:22:21I'm also going to be sharing my family,
00:22:23you're not going to be you're the same.
00:22:25You're not going to be there.
00:22:26You're not going to be there.
00:22:27You're not going to be that loose.
00:22:28You're not going to be there.
00:22:29So I'm going to be a sanctuary,
00:22:29you're not going to be there.
00:22:30So what your daughter can't be .
00:22:31So when were you gonna tell me you were married, Darren?
00:22:55There hasn't been anything between us for years, okay?
00:22:57We've been talking about divorce since a month after our ceremony.
00:23:01Look, now I am looking for something real, something that's going to last.
00:23:05I heard she's pregnant.
00:23:07She deliberately got pregnant, thinking that it would somehow keep us together.
00:23:11Hey, look, she is only in the early stages. I don't even know if she's gonna keep it.
00:23:16But wouldn't you want to be involved in the baby's life if she does?
00:23:19What I want is to have a baby with someone I'm in love with.
00:23:25You think I'm stupid.
00:23:26No, no, no, no, I am the stupid one, okay?
00:23:29For making this mistake, hanging on for way too long.
00:23:31Listen, I just think that you're something special.
00:23:39I've got customers.
00:23:43Darren's okay with this new arrangement?
00:23:46I wouldn't say that, but who sees it's necessary?
00:23:49We have to put the little mister somewhere.
00:23:54That's weird. Our phone bill has all these calls up to Redding.
00:23:58Redding? What's in Redding?
00:24:00I think that's where Darren's going for the tournament, but I don't know why there'd be so many.
00:24:05Must be having an affair.
00:24:07Darren?
00:24:08I mean, I worry about a lot of stuff, but that's not on the list.
00:24:16Although we do feel disconnected.
00:24:19He works all the time now. We barely talk. We used to talk.
00:24:24And look at me. I'm turning into Jabba the Hutt.
00:24:26Honey, I understand.
00:24:29I remember when I was pregnant, I felt the exact same way.
00:24:33You did?
00:24:34Yeah, I did. And then you came along and you made us better, your father and I.
00:24:40And soon the baby will be here and all will be well.
00:24:43What? Where are you going?
00:24:45We're going to see my husband.
00:24:51Hello, sir. Welcome.
00:24:52Darren's done well for himself.
00:24:54Yes. Yes, he has.
00:25:01Honey?
00:25:03Hey, babe.
00:25:07Hey there. What are, uh, what are you all doing here?
00:25:10We just thought we'd surprise you.
00:25:12Surprise!
00:25:17Hey, can I get you guys anything?
00:25:19The girl who normally runs this place is on her break.
00:25:22We're all fine, I think. I just came for a quick visit, but yeah.
00:25:27Hi!
00:25:28Elise, so great to see you.
00:25:30But I think you're confused. We don't have a delivery room here at the course.
00:25:33Oh, I just wanted to see my husband.
00:25:36He's been working so hard with all the trips up to Reading and back for the tournaments.
00:25:41He's been putting in the hours, for sure.
00:25:44Uh, Dave's been the best boss. He really gets it.
00:25:48Oh, well. I have two of my own. I remember what it feels like. I still have the PTSD.
00:25:52Uh, but come on. Please, sit. Yeah, sit.
00:25:55Oh, thank you.
00:25:57Let's give me some snacks.
00:26:12I didn't know you had clients today.
00:26:13Yeah, they just dropped by. I missed you.
00:26:16Aw, I missed you too. We'll be right back up a couple of days before the baby's born.
00:26:24I'll call you when we get you.
00:26:25Gotta go. If I want to miss the traffic, we gotta go.
00:26:26Okay, all right.
00:26:33What is it?
00:26:36I just wish you didn't have to go.
00:26:37Oh, I wish we didn't have to go there.
00:26:40It's fine. I'm just, I'm scared. It's silly.
00:26:50Having a baby is scary. There's no other word for it. Remember what your grandmother says.
00:26:56If it isn't a test from God, you can be sure it's a temptation from the other one.
00:27:02Yes, I'm leaving. I love you. I love you.
00:27:04There. I'll be back before you know it. No tears.
00:27:20Bye.
00:27:20Thank you so much for dinner.
00:27:34Of course. Thank you so much for coming down. Would you like some more?
00:27:37Oh, no, no.
00:27:41So, you're putting in the living room now. How's that work?
00:27:50Pretty much the same way it worked before. I putt. Either it goes in or it doesn't.
00:27:56We had to relocate him for the baby room.
00:27:59Uh, Raymond, would you like some more wine?
00:28:02No.
00:28:05Surely the baby will be sleeping in your room for the first few months.
00:28:11Any updates on the tour?
00:28:13I was in Reading, but I finished out of the rankings.
00:28:17And that leaves a what? Three more before end of season?
00:28:23Yes.
00:28:25He's been spending so much time getting ready for the baby, but now that that's done, he can really focus.
00:28:30Most players, if they don't make the tour on their first or second attempt, they never make it at all.
00:28:37So, the reason we wanted you both to come down here is we decided on a name.
00:28:50It was an exhaustive search. We went far and wide, right babe?
00:28:53Mm-hmm.
00:28:56Well, don't keep us in suspense.
00:29:00We're naming the baby...
00:29:04Darren. Darren Jr.
00:29:06Perfect. Oh, perfect choice.
00:29:09Only Raymond would have been better.
00:29:12Apple pie, coffee, vanilla ice cream.
00:29:14Oh, no, no. Let me.
00:29:17We want little Darren Jr. to stay sleeping down there.
00:29:24He's getting big.
00:29:26Hello, you two.
00:29:28I wanted to have a word because there's a bit of news.
00:29:31Is everything okay with the baby?
00:29:32Oh, yes. Don't worry. We're in great shape, but we did miscalculate the due date.
00:29:39You miscalculate it?
00:29:40Yes. We've revised the due date to the 21st. Two weeks earlier than we thought.
00:29:46Oh.
00:29:47The baby is coming prematurely.
00:29:49No, no. We just got the date wrong. Happens occasionally.
00:29:53But there's nothing wrong with it. With the baby.
00:29:56No, everything is fine. We're in great shape, but get ready. You've got about two weeks.
00:30:02I thought we'd have more time.
00:30:10Babe, don't worry. We'll get the room done.
00:30:14Sure. No problem.
00:30:17Hey, love. Everything okay?
00:30:34Yes. All good.
00:30:37Just working on the crib. Gotta get hustling now.
00:30:41Hon, it's late. You don't have to finish that tonight.
00:30:44Come on. Let's go to bed.
00:30:47My parents have said if I go back to school, they'll pay all my expenses for the semester.
00:31:12They want me to finish my degree with no distractions.
00:31:14I'm surprised there.
00:31:17They're trying to help me.
00:31:19It doesn't matter.
00:31:22It doesn't matter because I finally talked to Lisa last night about making arrangements to live separately.
00:31:26It felt so good.
00:31:29Oh, my God. Really? Does that mean we can finally start planning our future together?
00:31:36That's what I want.
00:31:36I just hope it doesn't drag on forever.
00:31:43No.
00:31:45No, I don't think it will.
00:31:48This will all be over in a couple of weeks.
00:31:51Maybe even less.
00:31:52And I got you this so that you don't forget me while we're apart.
00:32:01I love it.
00:32:05I love it.
00:32:07And I love you.
00:32:09I love you, too.
00:32:12Wait. Put it on.
00:32:13It looks amazing on you.
00:32:29I love it.
00:32:32I love wearing it.
00:32:34I love wearing it.
00:32:40I love wearing it.
00:33:47Hey, Lise.
00:33:53Oh.
00:34:01Babe.
00:34:03What is it?
00:34:03Hey, hey, you look great.
00:34:05You look amazing.
00:34:06I don't.
00:34:06I'm the place I could barely get this trust to come on.
00:34:09No, hey, shh.
00:34:10No.
00:34:11You're beautiful.
00:34:13Please don't look at me.
00:34:14Hey, hey.
00:34:17I don't know.
00:34:18Maybe it's just me that I think there's something special about you now.
00:34:22A special glow.
00:34:25Really?
00:34:26For sure.
00:34:27You're hot.
00:34:29You're smoking.
00:34:31I don't know how hot it can be when my makeup's all smeared.
00:34:35No offense, babe, but that's not exactly what I'm checking out.
00:34:39Oh, yeah.
00:34:41Yeah.
00:34:43Yeah.
00:34:43I'll have to pick up all these banners for the tournament, so I've got to go all the way down to Emeryville.
00:35:08Oh, that's not fun.
00:35:09Yeah, well, at least I'll be out from Dave's thumb for a couple of hours.
00:35:13I'm sorry you have to deal with all that, babe, but just think, when you're on the PGA, these guys will be bragging about how they used to work with you.
00:35:20True.
00:35:22How's your back?
00:35:24It aches, you know, all this weight, but it's okay.
00:35:29You have a doctor's appointment this afternoon, right?
00:35:31Yep, every week until the birth from now on.
00:35:34Well, maybe they can give you something for it, but, you know, safe for the baby.
00:35:38Yeah, I'll ask.
00:35:40Yeah.
00:35:43Hey, how about a movie Saturday night?
00:35:44You up for it?
00:35:46Mmm, I don't know.
00:35:48I get pretty tired in the evenings these days, but, I mean, if you really want to...
00:35:53No.
00:35:53I'd rather stay home with you.
00:35:55Maybe write a movie?
00:35:56Yes, sounds perfect.
00:35:57Cool.
00:35:58Lisa, you can go in now.
00:36:11Let's go in now.
00:36:41I don't know.
00:37:11I don't know.
00:37:41I don't know.
00:38:11I don't know.
00:38:41I don't know.
00:39:11I don't know.
00:39:41I don't know.
00:40:11I don't know.
00:40:41I don't know.
00:41:11I don't know.
00:41:41I don't know.
00:42:11I don't know.
00:42:41I don't know.
00:42:42I don't know.
00:42:43I don't know.
00:42:44I don't know.
00:42:45I don't know.
00:42:46I don't know.
00:42:48I don't know.
00:42:49I don't know.
00:42:50I don't know.
00:42:52I don't know.
00:42:53I don't know.
00:42:54I don't know.
00:42:55I don't understand who would do this to me.
00:42:58I don't know.
00:42:59You just surprised him.
00:43:00I don't know.
00:43:07I don't know.
00:43:10He's wearing a mask, a guerrilla mask, that's so bizarre.
00:43:19Right.
00:43:20My mom and dad here?
00:43:23No, no, I haven't called them.
00:43:26Call them, please, I need them here.
00:43:29I will, I will right now.
00:43:31There's just one thing.
00:43:34What?
00:43:36The police want to talk to you.
00:43:39They need a statement or something.
00:43:45There's a detective waiting.
00:43:50Do I have to? I can barely talk.
00:43:53It's okay.
00:43:56I'm right here, okay?
00:43:59It's okay.
00:44:00Okay.
00:44:04Just rest.
00:44:06Rest.
00:44:08I love you.
00:44:14So much.
00:44:15I'm Detective Goodwin, Mrs. West.
00:44:25I'm Detective Goodwin, Mrs. West.
00:44:31I know you're weak, but I'd like to ask you a few questions.
00:44:36Mr. West, do you mind stepping out for a moment?
00:44:46Do I mind?
00:44:47I'd like to stay with my wife. She was attacked. She's injured.
00:44:49She'll be fine. If there's any issue, the medical staff will be summoned right away.
00:45:01I'll be right outside, sweetie.
00:45:04Mrs. West.
00:45:05I'll be right outside, sweetie.
00:45:07Mrs. West.
00:45:08Tell me about the medical doctor.
00:45:09Give us a description.
00:45:10You wore a mask.
00:45:11A dark shirt, I think.
00:45:12I don't know.
00:45:13It was all so fast. It's all I can remember.
00:45:14Mrs. West, do you know where your husband was at the time of the attack?
00:45:16Mrs. West.
00:45:17He was at work at the golf club.
00:45:18How were things in the marriage?
00:45:19Any fighting?
00:45:20No, no, no.
00:45:21What's the most important thing?
00:45:22Mrs. West, do you know where your husband was at the time of the attack?
00:45:39He was at work at the golf club.
00:45:42How are things in the marriage? Any fighting? Arguments?
00:45:47No, never fight.
00:45:49Is he excited about the baby?
00:45:52He can't wait. He spent all this time making the baby's room perfect.
00:45:58Is there anything about your attacker that's identifiable and maybe reminded you of someone?
00:46:07No. Why are you asking me this?
00:46:11Are you suggesting my husband had something to do with this?
00:46:16It's pretty standard to eliminate the people closest to the victim of suspects before we move on with other possibilities.
00:46:26Okay.
00:46:27I'm just gonna go back to the attack for a moment.
00:46:30Was there anything at all unique about what the attacker wore? Maybe, I don't know, a logo, a brand, a label?
00:46:37The mask.
00:46:39What about it?
00:46:41Stupid to say it, but it was a gorilla mask.
00:46:44A gorilla mask?
00:46:46Yes.
00:46:47You saw it clearly.
00:46:48It was inches from my face.
00:46:51I'm tired.
00:46:53I need to rest.
00:46:54Please, can we be done?
00:47:00If you think of anything else, tell the nurses to get in touch with me, alright?
00:47:05We're told 22-year-old Lisa West endured a horrifying assault and is now recovering in hospital in the intensive care unit.
00:47:20The police described the suspect as being of average height and build. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers as soon as possible.
00:47:41Hello, Snack Shack?
00:47:45Hey.
00:47:46Babe, what's going on? Everyone's seen the news.
00:47:50That's your police, right?
00:47:51Lisa was attacked right in our apartment. She was stabbed, but I guess she's doing okay.
00:47:58Why are you calling me? You have to concentrate on taking care of her.
00:48:04But I want to see you.
00:48:09I don't think this is a good time.
00:48:13But I love you. I need to see you.
00:48:15I have to go.
00:48:25Mr. West.
00:48:27I'd like to ask you a few questions.
00:48:29Sure. Yeah.
00:48:31Go ahead.
00:48:33Where were you at the time of your wife's assault?
00:48:36I was at the golf club.
00:48:38I spoke to your boss, Mr. Dave Henderson.
00:48:41He says there was about 45 minutes when you were out of the office.
00:48:45He knows because he says he went looking for you to discuss some business about an upcoming tournament.
00:48:50Yeah. I was out of course.
00:48:52He looked for you there as well.
00:48:54It's 18 holes. I guess he didn't look hard enough.
00:49:00Isn't it correct? It's about 15 minutes from the golf course to your apartment.
00:49:05You could easily have gone there and back in that 45 minute window.
00:49:08Listen, I'm cooperating. I want to answer all your questions, but do we have to do this here?
00:49:15I'd rather do this.
00:49:17Mr. West, can you excuse me for a moment? Just wait right there, please.
00:49:26Okay.
00:49:28Detective, we're back from the detective.
00:49:31Really?
00:49:32Mr. West, the officers are taking you into custody based on evidence gathered in your place of employment and in your home.
00:49:54You went to my work?
00:49:55You're choking!
00:49:56Ow! You're kidding me!
00:49:59You can't do this!
00:50:00Let me go! I didn't do anything!
00:50:03Darren?
00:50:04You have no evidence!
00:50:05You have no evidence!
00:50:15Back the baby. Is he okay?
00:50:18Darren Jr. is perfectly fine. It's all routine. They're gonna bring him back in a while, okay?
00:50:24We need to figure out how to get in touch with Darren.
00:50:27He's all alone. He's got no one.
00:50:30Let's, let's just worry about you right now, okay? The doctor said you're gonna be okay.
00:50:37Here we are.
00:50:39Harry!
00:50:40Little man!
00:50:42Oh, hi!
00:50:43Harry!
00:50:44Oh!
00:50:45Oh!
00:50:46Oh!
00:50:47Oh!
00:50:48He's perfect!
00:50:50Oh, hi!
00:50:51Hi!
00:50:52Hi!
00:50:53Hi!
00:50:54Oh!
00:50:55No, no, no! I can't! No, no! It hurts! I can't!
00:50:57Oh, it's all right! It's all right! It's all right, honey!
00:51:00Take some time!
00:51:01It's gonna take some time, okay?
00:51:04You're kidding me, okay?
00:51:06Take him back to the nurse.
00:51:07Just give it time. First steps.
00:51:09I don't feel like a mom if I can't help my own baby.
00:51:15You are a mother, and you're gonna be holding him soon enough, okay?
00:51:29I need to call Darren's parents.
00:51:32What?
00:51:33I don't know if that's the best idea, honey. There may be some legal issues.
00:51:37Darren, he's my husband, and he's been wrongfully charged. I need to help Darren. Please just give me the phone.
00:51:46Okay, okay.
00:51:49Yes, Raymond was able to find a criminal defense attorney through some contacts he has in the construction industry.
00:51:54That's good. That's good.
00:51:56But Lisa?
00:51:58Yes?
00:51:59Darren's gonna need you. He's gonna need your strength and your support throughout all this.
00:52:04I'll do everything I can. I love him.
00:52:07I know that. He knows that, too.
00:52:10If you think of anything...
00:52:12You could speak to the police and find out why they brought him in on no evidence.
00:52:17The whole thing is insane. They barely spoke to me for ten minutes.
00:52:20We can't let Darren get caught up in this. We have to protect him.
00:52:24Yes.
00:52:25Would you like to come see the baby, Darren Jr.?
00:52:30The baby?
00:52:32Oh!
00:52:33Of course. We can't wait.
00:52:35Uh, we just have to get things organized here, and then we'll let you know.
00:52:39Okay?
00:52:41Bye.
00:52:45I want to get out of here.
00:52:46You don't have to do this. I can...
00:53:05You don't know where anything is. It's faster if I do it.
00:53:08You don't have to do it right now.
00:53:27Lisa, are you alright?
00:53:30I'm fine.
00:53:38I'm fine.
00:53:41Detective Brennan. It's Lisa here.
00:53:45I was told I could find you here.
00:53:48Yeah, the hospital released Lisa.
00:53:50But as long as she comes down to San Diego and stays with us.
00:53:54I heard the delivery went well and the baby's healthy.
00:53:57Congratulations.
00:53:58Why didn't you tell me you were gonna arrest Darren?
00:54:02I was waiting for some information to be confirmed.
00:54:05And then it was.
00:54:06You don't understand. Darren didn't do this to me. He didn't do this.
00:54:14Let's sit.
00:54:16Found blood residue on his shirt, his shoes, and his car.
00:54:21We're still waiting for results, but we're confident it's yours.
00:54:26We also found a receipt for a costume shop.
00:54:30Kind where you buy a mask.
00:54:33It's not possible.
00:54:37The man who did this was waiting for you inside your apartment.
00:54:42There's no sign of forced entry, which means he had a key.
00:54:45The burglar would have gotten the hell out as soon as they got discovered.
00:54:49They have no motive to attack you or try and kill you. None.
00:54:51This wasn't a break and undergone wrong. This was an attack. On you. Specifically on you.
00:55:01No, someone is framing Darren.
00:55:09Then there's the matter of the T-shirt.
00:55:11Yes, the A-shirt.
00:55:13We have testimony that Darren has an Oakland A's T-shirt.
00:55:16Which is exactly my point if it was Darren. He'd hardly wear a shirt that I'd recognize.
00:55:21Lisa, the reason he wore that shirt is because he didn't think you'd be around to ID you.
00:55:28No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
00:55:41Are you sure about all this? Enough to make an arrest?
00:55:44We're still building a case, but we think we have a key witness now.
00:55:48No. No. No. No. No. No.
00:55:58I'm very sorry.
00:56:02S-Stupid.
00:56:05Such a cliché.
00:56:08It's not a cliché if it's true.
00:56:19Lisa.
00:56:30Lisa.
00:56:34You okay?
00:56:39How could I not know?
00:56:42I can't get it out of my head.
00:56:44You saw him last week. Wasn't he in love with me? Wasn't he happy about the baby?
00:56:49Why not just ask for a divorce if you want it to be free? I don't understand.
00:56:56But I know one thing.
00:56:58What's that?
00:57:01I have to see him before I leave.
00:57:13I know he was a baby.
00:57:15I know that old boy.
00:57:17I love her.
00:57:18He's in love with her!
00:57:19He's been a single one of his킨ies.
00:57:22He's dead.
00:57:24He's dead.
00:57:26No.
00:57:28He's dead.
00:57:31The day, I was walking away.
00:57:33He's dead.
00:57:35He's dead.
00:57:37He's dead.
00:57:38He's dead.
00:57:39I don't know.
00:57:58Darren, why?
00:58:01Just tell me why.
00:58:06I don't know.
00:58:08I don't remember.
00:58:11How could you not remember?
00:58:14It's just like...
00:58:19I remember, like...
00:58:24being there.
00:58:26I don't know what happened.
00:58:28I meant those vows when we said them.
00:58:38Sweetie.
00:58:39Yes, I failed you.
00:58:41If I could take back what I did, I would in a second.
00:58:46But all I can do is to prove it every day for the rest of my life.
00:58:54I don't know.
00:58:56People say there are tests.
00:58:59I have to face them.
00:59:02It's a point of being married.
00:59:06And I was ready for that.
00:59:09But this...
00:59:12I thought that the tests would come from the outside.
00:59:16I never thought that it could come from what my husband did,
00:59:19from how my husband hurt me.
00:59:21I brought this because I thought you should have a photo of your son.
00:59:39I'll leave it with the guards.
00:59:49You're just beautiful.
00:59:55When I get out of here...
00:59:57We can take counseling.
00:59:58We can fix this.
00:59:59I promise.
01:00:01We can be a family again.
01:00:04Yeah.
01:00:06I promise.
01:00:25I promise.
01:00:26I promise.
01:00:27I promise.
01:00:28I promise.
01:00:29I promise.
01:00:30It's okay.
01:00:31Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
01:00:32I'm sorry.
01:00:33I was out in the garden.
01:00:35Oh, I didn't take his bottle very well.
01:00:50Oh, it's okay.
01:00:51It's okay.
01:00:53Can I try?
01:00:54Can I try?
01:00:55Yeah.
01:00:58Okay, okay.
01:01:00Okay.
01:01:01It's okay.
01:01:02It's okay.
01:01:03It's okay.
01:01:04Mama.
01:01:05Mama.
01:01:06Okay.
01:01:07I'm all right.
01:01:08Okay.
01:01:09It'll come.
01:01:10It'll come.
01:01:11It'll just take some time.
01:01:13Just give it time, okay?
01:01:15Okay.
01:01:16I got you.
01:01:18It's okay.
01:01:20Yeah.
01:01:25Oh, honey.
01:01:26Honey.
01:01:29How are you feeling?
01:01:31I'm fine.
01:01:32I'm fine.
01:01:33I'm fine.
01:01:34I'm fine.
01:01:52Is this my fault?
01:01:53You must never think that.
01:01:57This...this was something that happened to you.
01:02:02Not something you did.
01:02:05Let alone something you deserved.
01:02:07I mean, we all knew Darren.
01:02:09We...we all loved him.
01:02:12No one could have expected this.
01:02:16If Darren did this, then he's sick.
01:02:19And he needs help, right?
01:02:21He certainly is sick.
01:02:26And he's not gonna get the help he needs in prison.
01:02:31So I could...
01:02:35I could testify for him.
01:02:38And we can get counseling together.
01:02:41And after a while, he returned to being the man he was, the man I married.
01:02:46Is that how I make it better?
01:02:50No.
01:02:52No, it isn't.
01:02:57No.
01:03:00No, Lisa.
01:03:02It's a miracle you were saved, but this...
01:03:05You weren't saved to help Darren.
01:03:07You were saved so that your...your child could be a priority.
01:03:11So that your strengths can become your child's strengths.
01:03:17You have so much to give your son, but first you have to value yourself so that he will do the same.
01:03:23It's the same.
01:03:31Oh.
01:03:34Oh.
01:03:35Oh...
01:03:36Detective Goodwin told me that you planned to testify on Darren's behalf at the hearing.
01:03:53I think you should reconsider.
01:03:56I don't believe he snapped. This is something he planned.
01:03:59I am sorry to have to tell you this, but Darren was having an affair.
01:04:08I don't believe you.
01:04:18Is this his handwriting?
01:04:26Her name is Michelle Morris.
01:04:29She works part-time at the golf course.
01:04:32Those are love letters they exchanged.
01:04:38Reading.
01:04:40Does she live in Reading?
01:04:44She's cooperating with the investigation.
01:04:47She was unaware of Darren's plan to kill you.
01:04:50He told her you were getting a divorce. You'll see that in the letters.
01:04:53Hmm.
01:05:03It says here they started in August.
01:05:06Yes.
01:05:07I was seven months pregnant.
01:05:13I'm sorry.
01:05:17And six weeks later he tried to kill me, that's what you're saying?
01:05:22Yes.
01:05:23The fact is, unless you choose to testify against Darren, the likelihood is he will be released on parole, and whether or not he goes into counseling will be entirely up to him.
01:05:35Are you prepared to take that chance?
01:05:37I don't know.
01:05:40This is a man who attacked you, who left you for dead, a man who conducted an affair while you were eight and a half months pregnant.
01:05:54I don't think you can trust him to do anything you want him to do.
01:06:01You will have the full support of this office. I will personally prosecute the case.
01:06:10Okay.
01:06:14Lisa, why do you think you were able to withstand such a brutal attack?
01:06:19I don't know. Luck, I guess.
01:06:24No.
01:06:26I think it's because Darren had no idea how strong you are.
01:06:31He thought it would be easy to kill you.
01:06:35To kill an eight and a half month pregnant woman.
01:06:40But you are a fighter.
01:06:43It's just you were fighting for the wrong thing.
01:06:45Sorry, I left instructions for us not to be disturbed.
01:06:50Yes, Abby.
01:06:52Sorry to bother you. I have a call for Lisa.
01:06:55It's for you, Lisa.
01:07:00It's for you, Lisa.
01:07:15How? I don't understand.
01:07:25We...we didn't want to tell you.
01:07:28Our heart condition has been getting worse.
01:07:31You didn't want to tell me?
01:07:32It was just all too much.
01:07:34We just wanted to wait until you were fully recovered.
01:07:36Nice, happy.
01:07:54No.
01:07:55No, no.
01:07:57I know.
01:07:58I didn't know.
01:08:00You're here now.
01:08:01Oh, that's all that matters.
01:08:08All right.
01:08:10Oh, it's okay.
01:08:16I don't know what to do.
01:08:18Let him go.
01:08:26Hey.
01:08:31Let him go.
01:08:42Mom.
01:09:01Can you describe what occurred the day you were attacked in your own home?
01:09:10Yes, I was returning from the doctors. I was carrying groceries.
01:09:14I apologize for interrupting. You were at the doctors because you were pregnant, correct?
01:09:19Yes. I was eight and a half months pregnant.
01:09:29Darren tackled me.
01:09:32Did he strike you?
01:09:37Multiple times.
01:09:38I had bruises.
01:09:44And in the course of the attack, what happened next?
01:09:48He brought the knife up to my throat.
01:09:53Cut me.
01:09:54Cut me.
01:09:59I fell.
01:10:02He brought the knife up.
01:10:04And cut me again.
01:10:07Then a third time.
01:10:09And you mean he cut your throat. Is that right?
01:10:14Yes, he cut my throat.
01:10:16How many times?
01:10:17Five or six times I lost count.
01:10:24Did the knife attacks result in substantial bleeding?
01:10:30There was blood all around me, yes.
01:10:38Now this is important, Lisa.
01:10:41How did you survive?
01:10:55I...
01:11:00I stopped moving.
01:11:02I held my breath.
01:11:04Because if he noticed you were still breathing...
01:11:06He would come back and...
01:11:09You know...
01:11:10Make sure.
01:11:12Make sure of what?
01:11:17That I was dead.
01:11:22And the baby?
01:11:29Yes.
01:11:31Our baby, too.
01:11:33So this was not just one attempted murder.
01:11:37But two.
01:11:40Yes.
01:11:43It'll take a while till they're ready to start cross-examination.
01:11:46Just stay here and I will come and get you when you call.
01:11:48Why is it taking so long?
01:12:02I don't know.
01:12:07Wait. What's happening?
01:12:09Darren's pleaded guilty to premeditated attempted murder.
01:12:12The judge has set sentencing for June.
01:12:13Because he pleaded, at sentencing, it's probably going to be life with the possibility of parole.
01:12:19And what that means is...
01:12:20Wait. When do I go in?
01:12:22You don't. He pleaded out. It's over.
01:12:25But he gets parole?
01:12:27It's a possibility because it was attempted murder.
01:12:30And not actual murder. So what you're saying is he might get parole because he didn't kill me.
01:12:34Try not to look at it that way.
01:12:36I know that life in prison doesn't actually mean that, but I...
01:12:39I just didn't think it was going to happen like this.
01:12:40I know, Lisa, but this is a victory. That's what you should take away here.
01:12:46Why did he just give up like that?
01:12:48Because his lawyer saw how amazing you were.
01:12:51How compelling your testimony was on the stand.
01:12:53You made this happen.
01:12:56I just...
01:12:57I never got to hear him admit his guilt. I never got to hear him explain why he did what he did.
01:13:05I know.
01:13:07But he is guilty.
01:13:09You beat him.
01:13:11Again.
01:13:12I got it, Lisa. I got it.
01:13:13It's okay. I'll go.
01:13:15I got it, Lisa. I got it. It's okay. I'll go.
01:13:17I got it. It's okay. I'll go.
01:13:27I got it, Lisa. I got it.
01:13:29Just kidding. I'll go.
01:13:57I got it.
01:14:27I got it.
01:14:57I got it.
01:15:27I got it.
01:15:57I got it.
01:16:27I got it.
01:16:28I got it.
01:16:29I got it.
01:16:31I got it.
01:16:32I got it.
01:16:33I got it.
01:16:34I got it.
01:16:35I got it.
01:16:36I got it.
01:16:37I got it.
01:16:38I got it.
01:16:39I got it.
01:16:40I got it.
01:16:41I got it.
01:16:42I got it.
01:16:43I got it.
01:16:44I got it.
01:16:45I got it.
01:16:48I got it.
01:16:49I got it.
01:16:50I got it.
01:16:51I got it.
01:16:52I got it.
01:16:53I got it.
01:16:54I got it.
01:16:55I got it.
01:16:56I got it.
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01:16:58I got it.
01:16:59I got it.
01:17:00I got it.
01:17:01I got it.
01:17:02I got it.
01:17:03I got it.
01:17:04I got it.
01:17:05I got it.
01:17:06I got it.
01:17:07I got it.
01:17:08I got it.
01:17:09I got it.
01:17:10I got it.
01:17:12Hey.
01:17:16Hi, mom.
01:17:34Morning.
01:17:36Hi, mom.
01:17:37Morning.
01:17:38Morning.
01:17:39Hi, morning.
01:17:40Do you think we'd be able to do the after-school pick-up today?
01:17:43I have a meeting that starts right at 5.
01:17:45Sure.
01:17:46Oh, I almost forgot.
01:17:48Uh, there's mail for you on the table.
01:18:08Are you alright?
01:18:10Yeah, I'm fine. I just...
01:18:13What is it?
01:18:16I'm surprised at how upset this makes me.
01:18:22I'm sorry you had to come all this way.
01:18:25I'm in town for a conference.
01:18:27There's no way I'd pass out the chance to come and see how you were doing.
01:18:30I mean, I make it through the days, and then something will happen.
01:18:34I'll take a look at Connor and catch a glimpse of Darren.
01:18:37I'll see a faint trace of my scars when I'm doing my makeup in the morning,
01:18:41or I'll receive my divorce papers in the mail,
01:18:43and then I'm brought right back there.
01:18:44So I'm not free of it yet.
01:18:48I can't say I'm fully recovered, if I'm being honest.
01:18:53You changed your son's name.
01:18:58And he deserved a chance at his own life.
01:19:00A life away from everything that happened with his parents.
01:19:03I also came by because Darren's first parole hearing is in about three months.
01:19:12I wanted to find out how you were feeling about making a victim impact statement.
01:19:16Is it gonna make any difference?
01:19:18It's just so frustrating.
01:19:20I...
01:19:22If I hadn't reached the phone and dialed 911, Darren would have been executed.
01:19:26But now, after every few years, he gets a parole hearing.
01:19:29It's like they want him out.
01:19:31Well, they do.
01:19:32Prisons are overcrowded.
01:19:34He's been a model prisoner for three years.
01:19:38Your presence is their conscience.
01:19:43That's why they're hoping you won't show.
01:19:51Lisa, why did you find the trial so unsatisfactory?
01:19:55I mean, Darren was convicted after all.
01:19:57Sure, but it all happened behind closed doors.
01:19:59But you testified.
01:20:01That's not enough.
01:20:03It's not enough.
01:20:06I wanted to see the judge take my words into account.
01:20:09I wanted to see Darren's sentence reflect them to feel some validation.
01:20:13Not for him to just slip away one more time.
01:20:15So this is your chance.
01:20:16Otherwise, you'll see him walk.
01:20:18This is your opportunity to see how your words can extend his sentence.
01:20:24I'm pretty sure his lawyers will find a way to make sure that never happens.
01:20:27You can change that.
01:20:29You can.
01:20:37This is an initial parole consideration hearing for Darren West, CDC number J23239.
01:20:44On June 13th of 1994, the prisoner was received in the CDC pursuant to Penal Code section 1168.
01:20:52For violation of Penal Code section attempted murder on 187, first degree, Alameda County case number 114846.
01:21:02That was count one.
01:21:03There were two additional counts that were stayed.
01:21:06One was 12022.7.
01:21:09That was great bodily injury with the same case number.
01:21:12And also the use of a deadly weapon, 12022B.
01:21:16Again, the same case number.
01:21:18Mr. West, how do you feel about the act you committed?
01:21:24I don't feel good about it at all.
01:21:30Can you explain why?
01:21:32It was a selfish and inconsiderate thing to do.
01:21:36Do you now have insight into what happened and the tools necessary so that you don't act that way again?
01:21:42I do.
01:21:43I get counseling from my pastor who comes up to see me once a week.
01:21:47Let's take a look at your psychological evaluation.
01:21:51Inmate West takes full responsibility for stabbing his wife repeatedly.
01:21:59He showed good insight, noting his inability to communicate his feelings and self-centeredness.
01:22:06This inmate did seem genuinely penitent for his crime.
01:22:12Do you have any comments about this report?
01:22:16No, sir.
01:22:18Thank you, Mr. West.
01:22:22Ms. Backers, for the state.
01:22:25Thank you, Commissioner.
01:22:28The victim in this case, Lisa Aguilar, has traveled a great distance and at considerable cost to address this hearing.
01:22:34We'll hear from her, of course.
01:22:36Ms. Aguilar?
01:22:45I think that with all this talk about counseling and repentance,
01:22:52it's easy to forget the reality of what happened.
01:22:56So, I brought pictures.
01:23:17And this is me today.
01:23:19This is what Darren did to me.
01:23:22A permanent reminder.
01:23:24I will never get paroled from this.
01:23:31Coming here today, I had to relive it all over again.
01:23:39Darren might not have succeeded in taking my life,
01:23:42but that doesn't mean he didn't change it forever.
01:23:45You see, when the police came to me after the attack,
01:23:49they had to convince me of his guilt long before he ever faced a judge and jury.
01:23:57And for the longest time, I didn't believe them.
01:24:00How could this man, who I thought cherished me,
01:24:03how could he hurt me, let alone want to kill me?
01:24:06After all, the last time I saw him, he was a loving husband.
01:24:10What the police were telling me seemed inconceivable.
01:24:13But I came to see it was true.
01:24:18This parole application, it's his attempt to make me again, a victim.
01:24:25But not only me.
01:24:37He's making a victim of his son as well, who is surely as innocent as can be.
01:24:42If Darren is released, we'll be looking over our shoulders every day of our lives.
01:24:52Is Darren going to finish what he started?
01:24:56Is he going to shadow his son's life for years to come?
01:25:00By commuting his sentence, you are sentencing us to live with that fear and uncertainty.
01:25:07Darren's crime is not over.
01:25:09We live it every day.
01:25:13I plead with you.
01:25:15Keep him behind bars.
01:25:18Thank you for your time.
01:25:27Application denied.
01:25:29Unanimous decision.
01:25:30It'll be another two years before he can reapply.
01:25:35Thank you so much.
01:25:36We'll lose one day, won't we?
01:25:42Probably.
01:25:44But I will do this as long as you will.
01:25:47Maybe next time we should get cocktails after.
01:25:50Deal.
01:26:07Maybe next time, thanks so much for joining us.
01:26:21People need to do this.
01:26:23We don't need to깃 self.
01:26:25Hopefully Halley, and we'll see you next time.
01:26:28Bye.
01:26:32We'll see you next time from Thanksgiving.
01:26:33For more information visit www.fema.org
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