Bates Motel · Season 1
You know that it wasn't my intention to have you killed, right? I was a product of divorce too. I know all about Mommy trying to make Daddy into the bad guy, but I thought that you ought to know what your father's capable of. He beat me within an inch of my life. He left me for dead.
So what do you want?
I want Caleb.
I have reason to believe that my mother is insane and might be killing people.
So how long have you been at Pineview?
About four years. Yeah, in for the "B" s: Bipolar, borderline, blah, blah, blah, blah.
Do you remember when I first met you on the porch at the motel that night?
Yeah, my heart stopped, mostly because I thought you were gonna arrest me.
I don't know how I got here or or what happened before. I just I just black out, and, and maybe because it's because I'm crazy or something. I-I-I don't know, but I can't do this anymore, because I am tired and scared. [crying] I'm so scared, and, and I don't trust what I think is real, and so, if you could help me, then, yes, please, please. I'll do anything you say. Please, please, help me. Please.
[leaving a message for Norma] Hi, it's me. Um I, uh I just wanted to say that I hope you're doing okay getting through everything, and and I'm sorry. [inhales sharply] I think you were right a-about... I've been confused about things and, uh... But I'm really working hard to get better now. I really think I can do it. I miss you very much, and I love you.
Let me out! Let me out! Hey, help! Help! Somebody help!
Norman. Hey. Breathe, Norman. Breathe, Norman. Breathe. Breathe in, two three. [exhales] Out two three four.
[Norman suddenly relaxes, and his posture and voice seem to change; he is now "Mother"]
You have a very soothing voice. Did they teach you that at medical school, or were you just born that way?
How do you feel now?
How do you want me to feel?
Do you think you can sit back down and finish our session?
I could. Or would you prefer me to lie down?
You can if you like.
It's a very vulnerable position. I can see the appeal. But I think I'd rather look you in the face. So where were we?
Do you mind if I ask a question?
That's why we're here, isn't it?
What do you think about Norman?
I think he is a very weak, confused boy. Easy for people to take advantage of.
Is that what you feel I'm doing?
I think you think you're helping, but that's your ego in action. If you want to know what's really wrong with Norman, you should talk to the person who knows him best.
And that's you?
Of course it is. I'm his mother.
We did not meet by accident. We were both hurt by the same person. You said that Caleb was your brother. But when Caleb introduced himself, it was as Dylan's father. Nah I mean, I only put this all together yesterday, but there aren't that many ways that that adds up, right?
I- you- you're probably confused. He's, he- Caleb's crazy.
Mm. Do you want to be out of integrity with yourself, Norma?
I want you to leave.
Why? Just 'cause you slept with your brother? Are you ashamed because he raped you? Or are you ashamed because you loved him?
What do you want?
Caleb beat me, stole my money, drove off my wife and child. He had no idea the cause and effect of his actions, but that does not remove responsibility. He disappeared. I want to know where he is, Norma, and I want you to tell me.
You want to kill him?
Is that what you want?
No.
Why not? I mean, there must have been times when you thought, "If I was just stronger, if I had a knife..." I mean, why not? That would feel good, right? After all this time, just to... Maybe you don't know what you want.
[crying] Um, I... please, I... I don't know where he is.
That's okay. You can think about it. And think about what you need, and I'll think about what what I need.
It's funny, you and I, isn't it? That we're here, and... and we're happy, that after everything, we've made it. And you're going off to work and kissing me, and it's like I'm watching a movie, but it's not a movie.
It's not a movie. [kisses her]
[laughs] Don't screw it up.
How's, uh...
Hmm?
How's the husband?
He is very good. You didn't tell Norman, did you? He doesn't know.
No, I didn't say anything to Norman. Although I don't really understand why we all feel like it might bother him to hear that you're seeing someone, but...
Well, because it's just... You know, he... we're very close, and he's fragile.
Did it ever occur to you that if you keep treating people like they're fragile, it might keep them from ever getting stronger?
You have something for me?
[Norma pulls a gun on him, but cannot bring herself to fire]
I can't get Caleb killed, and I can't kill you, so I'm screwed. I'm screwed! You got me! All I wanted was my freaking window fixed, and now you're gonna destroy my life! So just go right ahead. Just go right the hell ahead!
[to Edwards, as "Mother"] I don't want him to know these things. It will kill both of us. Please, Doctor, if you have a heart, don't make him remember these things... Or I will have to do something about it.
What are you making?
Self-portrait. I need some air. I don't know who thought it was a good idea for a bunch of medicated psychos to spend the morning inhaling glue. Nice cat, by the way.
It's a dog.
It's cute that you care.
How's Norman?
...He said he wants to come home. I won't let him, it's not time. He's just homesick. I'll talk some sense into him when I see him tomorrow.
You can't let him come home.
That's what I just said. Don't be dramatic.
...I need to tell you something.
Oh my God. Did Emma die!?
...What!? No!! Jesus Norma!! I just told you we'd go to the Christmas tree thing!
Oh, right.
Audrey came by the hospital, then she came here and Emma hasn't heard from her since. And her phone's been disconnected. So I'm trying to find her.
Okay whatever. Do what you think you got to do. Via con Dios.
Fine. I will. And I wouldn't let him come home. [starts walking out]
I ALREADY SAID I WOULDN'T!
Alright. Bye Norma.
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