Desperate Housewives Season 1 Episode 12

Felicia: Hello. I want to thank you all for coming out here and expressing your genuine sorrow and disbelief. My sister, Martha, would have been so touched. I know that many of you have questions. I've just spoken with the police who are still putting together the details of what happened. What they do know is, Martha died a violent death. Yes, I know. It's hard to hear. Apparently, there was a struggle. They found scratching and bruising on her body, several broken bones, and traces of dirt in her lungs, which leads us to believe that she was still alive at the time of her burial, and probably in great pain. But the good news is, there are no signs that she had been molested. Now, I think it's time that you return to your homes, to your loved ones. Oh, in lieu of a memorial service, I'll be holding an estate sale the day after tomorrow. Please, no personal checks.

Mary Alice: Martha Huber waited her whole life for something to happen to her, something exciting. As a child, she hoped to be kidnapped by a band of pirates. As a teenager, she dreamt of being discovered by a Hollywood talent scout. As a young woman, she fantasized that a handsome millionaire would sweep her off her feet. But the years had flown by, and still, nothing exciting had ever happened to Martha Huber. Until the night she was murdered. In those last moments, it occurred to her, in addition to being boring, life could also be very cruel. Luckily for Mrs. Huber, death was far more merciful.

Mary Alice: Death is inevitable, it's a promise made to each of us at birth. But before that promise is kept, we all hope something to happen to us (shot of Felicia crumpling the flier of her missing sister in her hand.) Whether it is the thrill of romance (shot of Gabrielle and Carlos kissing.) The joy of raising a family (shot of Lynette's children crashing into her as she attempts yoga) Or the anguish of great loss (shot of Mike looking at a photograph.) We all hope to experience something to make our lives meaningful (shot of Mr. Shaw looking at a photograph.) But the sad fact is, not all lives have meaning (shot of George turning on his TV. It's a tape of Bree.) Some people spend their time on this planet just sitting on the sidelines, waiting for something to happen to them, before it's too late.

George: He cheated on you. You said you were going to hate him forever.
Bree: You shouldn't listen to a woman who's just had her heart broken. We tend to lie.

Felicia: Look at them all. Vultures. Pretending to care when all they really want are the sordid details.
Police Chief: I don't know, I think they just want to show their support.
Felicia: Please. Human beings feed on misery.