Good morning, Kraus.
Stop right where you are.
Why are you rushing off?
Sit down, relax.
I have fresh coffee
und hot cinnamon rolls.
Is this how you got
Hansel and Gretel
to come to your house?
Come, Benson.
Sit, stay.
You expecting
me or Lassie?
How would you
like your coffee?
Just put it
in my water dish.
Oh!
What is it
with you lately, Kraus?
Nothing.
I'm just happy.
Is there a law
against that?
Maybe. It depends
on how you got happy.
Good morning, Benson.
Morning, Miss Kraus.
Good morning, liebling.
Boy, am I depressed.
Well, what's
the matter, Katie?
I just figured out
what I want
when I graduate
from high school,
and I know
Daddy will say no.
Well, what do
you want, a car?
No, a nose job.
A nose job?
Yeah. Jerry Blake said
I have a funny nose.
You tell Jerry Blake
to worry about
his own nose.
He doesn't have to, Benson.
He's naturally cute.
Well, so are you,
liebling.
I'd be cuter if I had
a nose like Bo Derek.
You want Bo Derek's nose?
You got to start somewhere.
Morning, everybody.
Oh, wow!
More cinnamon rolls.
Take two.
There are plenty.
Oh, thank you.
Hey, Benson, how much longer
are you going to be working
with that guy
from the state tax board?
Waverly? We should be
finished up tomorrow. Why?
I got that press release
to go over with you.
How about
: is no good.
I got to be in
small-claims court.
Some guy's trying to sue me
for breaking his piano.
Breaking his piano?
Yeah. I sort of ran
into it with my car.
Well, I can see
how that could
happen to a person.
It wasn't
my fault, Benson.
I swerved
to miss a little dog
and went up the ramp
of a moving van.
How did I know
there was a piano in there?
Eh, I'm not worried.
I saved the dog's life.
That's justifiable
reckless driving.
Morning, everyone.
Good morning, Mr. Waverly.
Oh, you look very nice
today, Miss Kraus.
Thank you.
Benson, I couldn't
find you or Denise,
so I just dropped
my things in your office.
Well, Denise worked
late last night.
I told her not
to come in today.
We'll get together
when I get back
from court, Benson.
It won't take the judge long
to decide in my favor.
That dog was pregnant.
I just ran
into the Governor.
He asked me about
our progress on
the new tax code.
I know, Jim,
he's been asking
the same question
every morning for six weeks.
Let's hope we can
wrap it up by tomorrow.
Oh, I can't face it until
I've had a cup of coffee.
Fine, I'll see you
in the office.
Okay.
Here is your coffee,
Mr. Waverly.
Thank you, Miss Kraus.
Hope you like it.
Mmm.
I believe that is the finest
coffee I've ever had.
Thank you.
What's your secret?
Well, I find it helps
to scrub the filter
very thoroughly.
Yes?
Und then you must pour
only cold water
into the coffee maker,
never warm.
I see.
Most important
is to brew it only until...
...coffee is at
the peak of its flavor.
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
Come in.
Oh, I thought
Mr. Waverly was here.
No, he had to go over
to the Capitol.
What's all that?
Sandwiches
for the both of you.
Well, I haven't done
anything to earn it.
What's that
supposed to mean?
Pieces are beginning
to fall into place, Kraus.
You dressing up all the time,
fresh flowers,
cinnamon rolls
in the morning...
Admit it, Kraus.
You're in love.
Ja, well, maybe.
Oh, Gretchen.
I prayed for this day.
Benson, it's not you!
It's not me?
Who is the scoundrel?
Tell me
so I can run him through.
Don't tease me, Benson.
He's a wonderful man.
Yeah? From what I can tell,
he's a wonderful kisser.
You saw us
und you didn't
say anything?
Well, I was
going to applaud,
but I wasn't sure
the act was over.
I know it's hard for you
to believe, Benson,
but Jim thinks
I am something special
just the way I am.
He compliments my cooking,
he laughs at my jokes,
he even thinks I'm pretty.
He laughs at your jokes?
We enjoy
the simple things...
Holding hands in the moonlight
while we walk along the river,
listening to Wagner
on the tape machine
in his car,
saying good night
at the door.
Kraus, please.
For your information,
this relationship...
Oh, Benson!
Excuse me, this will
only take a moment.
That's okay.
I'll wait.
I just skimmed
the first section of
your new tax code.
Yeah?
Stunningly inadequate.
So glad you liked it.
Why don't you do it over?
We'll discuss it
when I get back.
Oh, you're going somewhere?
Why do you think
I'm dressed like this?
Thought you got a new job
at the Dairy Queen.
Well, as a matter of fact,
I'm off for a game
with the minority whip.
Shouldn't you
be dressed in black?
Benson, one meets a host
of influential people
on the tennis court.
I'll come back later.
In fact, that's where
I first met Jim Waverly.
Oh, really?
I didn't know
you were friends.
I didn't say that.
We were competitors
on the tennis court
and for the affections
of a certain young lady.
Could you all take this
love match somewhere else?
Who was she?
Mary Lou Fontaine.
Was she pretty?
I thought so.
I think Jim was
more impressed
with the fact that
she was a Senator's daughter.
I'm sure
that's the only reason
he married her.
(STUTTERS) I'm sorry.
But the marriage
didn't last, huh?
Are you kidding?
That marriage
will last forever
or at least until
Waverly becomes governor.
Maybe it's a different
Jim Waverly.
Yeah, married to a different
Senator Fontaine's daughter
in a different state.
That must be it.
Not too likely, is it?
Well, maybe there's
another explanation.
Like what?
Well, you're talking
to the wrong person, Kraus.
You got to talk to Waverly.
Don't worry,
I'll talk to him,
und he better have
the right answer.
Well, that's the end
of the cinnamon rolls.
Miss Kraus,
are you all right?
Ja, I'm just dandy.
Are you sure Waverly
isn't back yet?
(POTS CRASH)
Positive, sir.
I need to have that
tax code completed
by noon tomorrow.
I'm planning
to work tonight.
With Waverly?
(POTS CRASH)
Maybe not, sir.
Miss Kraus,
why are you slamming
those pots around?
Because they make noise.
What's wrong with her?
Perhaps there's a full moon
in Bavaria.
Could we continue this
discussion in your office?
Just let me get
a cup of coffee first.
You know, Benson,
these mugs always remind me
of the mugs
we used to have up
at the lumber camp,
except mine
had a moose on it.
Must have made them
pretty heavy.
It wasn't a real moose,
it was just a picture of one.
We all had
our mugs personalized
with either
a name or a picture.
You'll never guess
what three-finger Jack
had on his.
A very small handle.
No, no.
It said, "Safety first."
Get it?
Yes, sir.
I think I do.
I miss that
old moose-head mug.
Miss Kraus, next time
you're out shopping,
would you look for a mug
with a moose on it?
Why not? I have nothing
better to do with my life.
Oh, good afternoon.
Jim, I was just
asking Benson
where you were.
Yeah, I had to go see
Senator Fontaine.
(POT SLAMS)
Well, sit down.
Have a cup of coffee.
Oh, thank you.
Sir, while Jim's
having his coffee,
why don't you and I go work
on the school-security bill?
Well, I thought it was fine.
I've already signed it.
So, how's Senator Fontaine?
(GROANS)
Well, I ain't staying.
Governor, why don't you
finish telling me that story
about how three-finger Jack
got his name?
You mean I never
told you that story?
Not yet.
It's the most amazing thing.
You know, I don't
usually tell this story.
It takes forever.
Kraus, you owe me one.
Benson, Benson,
don't be long.
We have that meeting
over at the tax bureau.
I'll pick you up
on the way out.
Okay.
Well, here we are again,
just the two of us, eh?
I wouldn't touch me
if I were you.
Well, what's the matter?
It has come to my attention
that there is another woman
und you are
married to her.
(SIGHS) You mean,
uh, Mary Lou?
Is there
more than one?
I'm sorry.
I should have
told you sooner.
Yeah, the first evening,
when you were
blowing in my ear.
You should have
been whispering,
"I'm married,
I'm married."
You're angry.
I'll give you that much...
You're perceptive.
It's not the way it looks,
Gretchen.
It's an awful marriage.
We haven't loved
each other for years.
I wanted to tell you,
but I needed you
to love me for myself,
not because
you pitied me.
You expect me
to buy that?
It's a marriage
of convenience, Gretchen.
You know what that means?
Ja, it means
you're married.
I don't blame you,
and I know
we'll probably never
see each other again,
but I can't walk out
until you know the truth.
Now, wait a minute.
If you're going to
tell me that the marriage
is on the rocks,
that your wife doesn't
understand you,
und you are about to get
a divorce, you can forget it.
Hearing you say it,
I realize how hollow
the truth can sound.
You mean that's it?
I got it?
Except the part
about the divorce.
Now, Mary Lou's
trying to take me
for everything I own,
so it may be a few
more months before
it comes through.
In the meantime,
she doesn't care that
I found someone else.
You mean
you told her about me?
I don't have to
give her any excuses,
especially about you.
Gretchen, if you only
knew what that woman
has put me through.
Oh, Jim. I am sorry.
I told you... No pity.
It's not pity, Jim.
It's love.
Oh, Gretchen.
Maybe we'll get
the cinnamon rolls back.
Good evening, Miss Kraus.
Good evening, sir.
No, sit down.
I'm just coming down
for a glass of milk.
There is tea.
Oh, no, thanks.
I always...
What the heck?
You only live once.
Problems keeping
you awake, too, sir?
Just one...
I'm not sleepy.
Where did this come from?
I bought it for you.
Oh, wasn't that
sweet of you?
It's a beautiful picture
of a wombat.
Thank you, sir.
What exactly is a wombat?
Well, it's a little, fuzzy
animal from Australia.
No moose, huh?
No, it was either that
or Chubby Checker.
Thank you.
You're up late.
Is something bothering you?
Yeah, well, uh, actually,
it is not my problem, sir.
It is a problem
of a friend of mine.
Good night, sir.
Good night, Kraus.
Ah, Benson...
Caught you sneaking
out before midnight.
Well, you know
how it is, sir.
I thought I'd goof off
and get a good night's sleep.
Benson, would you
like to sit down
and have a cup of tea?
No, thank you, Kraus.
Good night.
No, sit down for
just a minute, Benson.
Miss Kraus has
a problem to discuss.
Well, actually, uh,
it is, uh, not my problem.
It's my friend's problem.
Nobody you know.
See, this friend of mine
is in the September
of her life, maybe October.
And she thinks
it's June, maybe July?
Well, she's a little
bit confused.
Only a little bit?
You're right,
I don't know her.
Well, if it's personal,
perhaps it's better
if we don't mention
any names.
All right, I won't.
It isn't Denise, is it?
No, sir.
Oh, good.
Go ahead, Miss Kraus.
Well, uh, see,
this friend of mine
met a man,
und now she's crazy
in love with him.
Perhaps you'd rather
I didn't hear this.
I know I wouldn't.
Stay, Benson.
This will clear up
the wrong conclusions
you have jumped to because
you only know half the story.
You mean
it's half-over already?
No, sir.
See, they had
known each other
only a short time
when the man
told my friend that
he is married...
Very unhappily so.
It's only a matter of time
before he gets a divorce.
It's only a matter of time
before you get to the point.
But now there is
an added complication.
The man wants my friend
to go away for the weekend.
You mean he's tired
of her already?
No, Benson!
With him, the two of them
together at a ski lodge.
Of course, she will
have her own room.
I mean,
it's all perfectly innocent.
She doesn't know
if she should go or not?
Would you go, sir?
No, Miss Kraus,
I wouldn't.
I don't ski.
Maybe your friend is afraid
she'll slip and get hurt.
Maybe.
Und then maybe
she was raised to believe
that it would be
wrong to go.
Well, what if
she didn't go?
Well, it's very important
to the man.
If she doesn't go,
she may lose him.
Well, Miss Kraus,
if the man has
made her feel like that,
maybe she wouldn't be
losing very much.
What do you think?
I'm suddenly very tired.
I'm going to bed.
Excuse me.
Good night.
Oh, Benson,
I wouldn't have said that
if I didn't care
about Miss Kraus.
I know, sir.
Who is the man?
I don't think Kraus would
want me to tell you, sir.
All right.
Good night, sir.
Good night.
Oh, Benson.
Did I show you
my wombat?
No, I think I would have
remembered that, sir.
Good night.
Good night.
Well, so far
on this report,
it seems to me you two
have done a wonderful job.
BOTH: Thank you, sir.
(TELEPHONE RINGS)
Now?
Okay, I'll tell him.
Pete, there's a guy
at the back door
looking for you.
He says you have
a piano for sale?
Yeah, I lost
in small-claims court.
I had to pay for the piano.
I figured I might
as well take it.
It's outside there.
It's strapped to the roof
of my car.
What do you think
I can get for it?
About bucks
if you throw in the car.
Be serious.
Hey, listen, Benson,
you play the piano.
Before I go talk to this guy,
you want to make an offer?
I don't have any room
in my apartment
for a baby grand.
Besides, it doesn't
have any legs.
This is perfect.
You can slide it
under your bed.
Pete, I don't want
to buy the piano.
Would you be interested
in a monthly rental?
Pete, get out.
Okay. Well, it's
practically sold, anyway.
This guy wants to
make it into a hot tub.
Hello. I was looking
for Jim Waverly.
Yeah, he's right there.
Oh, hi, darling.
Mary Lou,
what are you doing here?
I was in the area,
so I thought
I'd take you to lunch.
There's no one at the desk,
so I just barged right in.
Gentlemen, I'd like you
to meet my wife.
Dear, this is...
Now, Jim,
I certainly recognize
the Governor of our state.
How do you do, sir?
Mrs. Waverly.
This is
Clayton Endicott.
Clayton?
Mary Lou.
I haven't seen you
in years.
It has been a while.
Do you remember
all those big parties
daddy used to give?
How could I ever forget?
Clayton used
to tend bar for us.
(CLEARS THROAT)
I was working my way
through school.
Bartender school?
Hardly, I was working
my way through law school.
My father thought
it would build character.
Was he wrong.
But he makes a lovely
brandy Alexander.
Dear, this is Mr. Dubois.
Ah, yes.
Jim had told me so many
wonderful things about you.
It's nice to meet you.
How do you do?
I hope you'll take good care
of him for me this weekend.
This weekend?
You are working,
aren't you?
I mean, that is the reason
I'm spending
the weekend with Daddy.
Well, yes,
of course I'm working.
It's just that Benson
doesn't know it yet.
I thought we finished
this morning.
Yes, the nuts and bolts.
Now we have to prepare
a supplementary report
that explains
the new codes.
Aha.
I'm sorry
we've been taking up
so much of your
husband's time, Mrs. Waverly.
I don't get to see him
very much, but I try
not to complain.
I know when the work
and play are over,
he always comes home to me,
don't you, Jimmy?
(CHUCKLES) Yes, dear.
Shall we go to lunch?
It was a pleasure meeting you,
Governor, gentlemen.
Bye.
What was that all about?
Governor,
you don't want to know.
Benson, I'm the Governor.
I have to know something.
I mean, last night
you said you-know-who
wouldn't want me to know
you-know-what, and now...
Wait a minute.
You don't mean...
What are you two
talking about?
He's not!
Not what?
Oh, I'm going to
put a stop to this.
Why don't you let me
handle it, sir?
You got it.
Sir, is something going on
that you're not
telling me about?
Clayton's right, sir.
He should know.
Know what?
At the Governor's ball...
Yes?
...you're tending bar.
Ah, starting tomorrow night
over two whole days,
you are going to get
my undivided attention.
Ja, well, I think we better
talk about that some more.
For what?
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
All clear?
Ah, here you are, Jim.
I was waiting for you.
Long lunch?
Yeah, I stopped off
at my office at the Capitol.
Well, that's
what I thought.
But, you know,
I called over there
and your secretary said
you weren't there.
Yeah, I told her
to hold all calls.
Oh, I see.
Uh, why don't we go
into your office?
Something you want
to talk about?
Yes, there is.
Supplementary report?
Yes.
I bet you've just decided
we don't need one.
You're right.
Which means
we won't have to
work this weekend.
Disappointed?
Oh, no.
It's fine with me,
but I don't know
about Mary Lou.
You heard
what she said.
Mary Lou?
That's his wife.
I know who Mary Lou is.
She says the only reason
she went to visit daddy
this weekend
was because Jimmy told her
he had to work.
Let's go
to your office, Benson.
You said you didn't
have to make excuses.
Kraus, excuses
that aren't true
are called lies.
Quiet, Benson. Lies?
You said
the marriage was dead,
that your wife
didn't care
what you did.
She doesn't just so
he comes home to her.
They make a wonderful pair.
Shut up, Benson.
This is none of
your damn business.
You made it my business
when you used me
to lie to your wife.
Listen...
No, I am
through listening, Jim.
You said you were
getting a divorce.
With the deal he's got,
he doesn't need one.
Gretchen, please.
Goodbye, Mr. Waverly.
Excuse me?
Get out!
I think the lady
wants you to move it.
(SOBS)
I'm sorry, Gretchen.
I didn't know
how else to do it.
If I had told you about him,
and later he told you
I was lying,
who would you believe?
I would have believed him.
That's how stupid I've been.
No, you're not stupid.
You just fell for this guy.
It happens.
No, it doesn't happen,
Benson,
not the way
it's supposed to.
To other people, maybe,
but not to me.
It will never
happen for me.
Oh, now.
Let it out,
let it out.
Oh, Benson.
Yeah, I know.
It hurts.
I've been there myself.
No, you haven't.
Yes, I have.
Benson, you've never been
in love with a married man!
BENSON:
Where are you going?
I need some coffee.
You gave up coffee
six weeks ago.
Oh, yeah?
Well, the hell with it!
I really did love
that turkey, Benson.
Well, it's a guy
who's got problems.
So do I.
I think he may have
been my last shot.
Oh, come on.
How can you say that?
You can't let this beat you.
You can't give up on tomorrow.
You're not going to
sing that song from
Annie, are you?
Thank you, Benson.
Could I be alone
for a while?
It's always a pleasure
to leave you alone, Kraus.
Benson, it's midnight.
What are you
doing here this late?
Oh, I wanted to be
the first one in line
for morning coffee.
You put in long hours
with your new job.
You put in long hours
with your new boyfriend.
You been
bowling again?
Ja!
Arnold and I
like to do that.
He sounds like a nice guy.
Oh, he is a nice guy.
Not much to look at.
His jokes are kind of corny,
and he's sort of cheap.
But he's single.
I can't imagine why.
He has many
wonderful qualities.
He doesn't drive fast,
he chews with
his mouth closed,
and he always wear a tie.
Does he ever
let his hair down?
No, but he takes it off
when he's bowling.
I think I asked
one too many questions.
I'm going back to work.
Good night, Kraus.
Good night, Benson.