Such Good Friends

During a minor mole-removal operation, Richard falls into a coma. A surgeon nicked his artery, necessitating a blood transfusion, and he suffers a rare allergic reaction. Doctors explain the complications and the immediate danger to his condition.

The following day, doctors reveal that Richard's liver has sustained serious damage and requires urgent treatment. His other organs begin to fail in quick succession. Julie is left to confront the gravity of his condition.

Family friend Cal informs Julie that his girlfriend Miranda has confessed to having an affair with Richard for the past year. Julie is distressed by the betrayal and the scope of his infidelity. The news compounds the emotional strain surrounding the crisis.

Julie turns to her egocentric mother for guidance but finds it difficult to discuss Richard's infidelity. She bottlenecks her feelings and feels isolated by her dilemma. The hospital crisis magnifies her emotional turmoil.

Julie confronts Miranda to ask what future she anticipated with Richard. Miranda admits they are deeply in love and have discussed marriage, though she has not yet made a permanent commitment. The revelation deepens Julie's sense of betrayal.

Julie begins to unravel emotionally as the situation spirals. She visits Cal, whose attempt to seduce her fails because he is impotent, underscoring the fragility of their relationships. The encounter leaves her shaken and more isolated.

In the hospital, Julie tells the unconscious Richard that she will never divorce him and vows to ruin his reputation. She expresses resolve to protect her family's standing despite his betrayal. The vow marks a dark pivot in her actions.

Timmy invites Julie to his apartment for drinks and admits he knew of Richard's affairs, including with Miranda, and kept it secret. Julie lashes out at him, then unexpectedly seduces him, and he succumbs to her advances. The dynamic shifts as she seeks revenge and connection.

Back home, Julie finds a black book in Richard's desk containing coded data about his numerous affairs with people, some of them her friends. She realizes the extent of his infidelity and the quiet betrayals behind his public image. The discovery becomes a tool for her next actions.

Julie passes the book to Cal, who then shows it to Miranda to prove that Julie was just another conquest. The revelation exposes the depth of Richard's deception and unsettles the fragile social circle. The moral lines blur as everyone processes the truth.

The following day, Richard suffers a cardiac arrest. Julie realizes that, despite his infidelity, she wants him to survive, signaling a complex mix of obligation and lingering attachment. The crisis forces her to confront the consequences of her own choices.

Timmy reports that Richard has died, leaving Julie to face a new reality without him. The loss intensifies her grief and sets the stage for an uncertain future for her and the children. The social fallout from the affair remains unresolved.

Julie takes her two young sons for a walk in Central Park to contemplate their future after the loss and betrayal. The walk offers a quiet moment for reflection and planning a path forward for the family. The scene closes on a note of cautious hope amid uncertainty.