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Synopsis
In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled The Card Game, we meet Chick, a compulsive gambler whose addiction threatens to unravel his life. As he sits at a poker table, Chick's desperation is palpable; he believes that a big win is just around the corner. His wife, Jenny, is increasingly worried about their financial situation and the impending arrival of their baby.
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