"I married Edith because I wanted to marry her," he says softly. "And for her money, but she isn't the wife Lucille had in mind for me. I chose someone different, it-- it upset Lucille very much."

He's not sure he can tell Eric the full story - he would like to have some friends here.

"Lucille wanted her dead, for her money and because I cared for her. She tried to kill Edith. At first I didn't try to stop her, thinking it was what had to be done. When I did put a stop to it, Lucille killed me."

Thomas can't quite bring himself to look up, to face Eric's judgment.

"I did love her, very much. I still do. I didn't come to my senses quickly enough to prevent harm. Edith is the only person that ever made me think I could have a real life."