Murder or Mercy (1974 TV Movie)
Melvyn Douglas: Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing
Quotes
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Lois Harelson : [she wakes up in bed] Hello, Paul.
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : Can I get you anything? Water?
Lois Harelson : [she shakes her head slowly] I was praying.
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : [he nods] Me too.
Lois Harelson : [she smiles gently] Me too. Me too.
[she sighs]
Lois Harelson : What were you praying for? I was praying to die.
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : [he shakes his head] No, Darling. Not as long as there's the slightest hope.
Lois Harelson : We've been here six months, next Tuesday, half a year. I'd have been dead three months ago or sooner if we'd gone to that Chinese restaurant instead of coming here. There is no hope for me - except to die.
Lois Harelson : [she breaths in] Please. Please, Paul...
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : [he reaches into his bag] Lo, dear, it's a little early for sedation.
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : Not sedation, Paul. Do it. Please, please do it.
[she sits up]
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : We agreed; you for me, I for you. Do it. Do it.
Lois Harelson : How can I live without you?
Lois Harelson : This is no life for you. It's killing both of us.
[she grabs his arm]
Lois Harelson : Please, please, Paul. Do it.
Dr. Paul Harelson - accused of his terminally-ill wife mercy killing : I want to do what's right. Oh, Darling, I don't want you to suffer. But wouldn't it be wrong to give up? Even if there's a chance?
Lois Harelson : Paul, you know there is no chance.