Strangers On A Train

Guy's mother discovers newspaper clippings about Miriam's death in Bruno's room and Bruno tells her about meeting Guy on the train. Bruno is sure that he and Guy will not be found out. He feels frustrated about his situation in life and resolves to see Guy. Fantasizing about being interviewed about the deed, which he pronounces a "miracle," he contemplates returning to San Francisco, before deciding against it. 

Bruno goes to an amusement park with his grandmother. He is initially thrilled, then heartbroken when he receives a longed-for letter from Guy asking Bruno not to contact him again. Bruno argues with Sammy Franklin, a male friend of his mother's whom he dislikes. He threatens to shove the other man over the side of the parapet on which they are drinking. After further conflict with his mother, Bruno passes out.

Guy blames his anxiety, joblessness and relationship problems on Bruno. Guy is at once incredulous and certain that Bruno is the murderer. After several months, Bruno calls Guy. Guy hangs up, but Bruno calls again. Guy feels that the lack of commissions is due to his debt to Bruno. A few days later, Bruno stalks Guy and Anne outside their house. Guy brushes Bruno off and tells Anne he is an alcoholic soliciting him about a job. During the movie they go to see, Guy resolves to threaten Bruno with a police investigation.