12x25 - A Horse is a Horse

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

[Karen] Okay, I need a finger.

[chuckling] Oh, thanks, guys.

-Any sign yet? -Not yet.

Come on kids, let's keep an eye out.

[knocking]

-[Betsy] I see them! -[Bobby] Here they come!

Alright!

[doorbell rings]

[all together] Surprise!

[Val screams]

Give me a hug! Hi, sweetheart!

Congratulations!

[Karen] Let me kiss the groom!

[chuckling]

Now let me kiss the bride.

Oh, here.

Oh! I can't believe that you went through all this trouble!

And I can't believe you sneak dropping down there.

I can't believe we did either.

[Mack] Hey there, big guy.

-You're not mad at me, are you? -How could I be mad at you?

It was my fault, because...

I just couldn't wait any longer.

[Mack] But all I can say is that it's about time!

Mack said that it was good luck to throw rice.

[cheering]

[knocking]

[Greg] Come in.

Oh, I'm sorry, sir. I'll... I'll come back.

That's alright, Carlos.

Just road testing the lever.

This is Fairgate.

-Miss Fairgate. -[Linda] Pleased to meet you.

Shall I get another tray?

Fresh fruit and yogurt.

Very good, uh, strawberries...

uh, cantaloupe and bananas?

[Linda] Perfect.

[chuckles] This is great!

Good to be king.

So, how long do you think it will take him...

to slice the cantaloupe?

Not long enough for a quickie.

Besides, we got to go to work.

You're the boss, you can go in whenever you want to.

Yeah, but you can't.

Then you can discipline me for being late.

Yeah, we've already done that.

You know, if I didn't know better,

I'd think you were in cahoots with my sister

because at the rate we're going, you're going to k*ll me.

Oh, no.

[laughing]

-If there's anything I can do-- -No.

Uh, Gary, for the time being

it may be better if you didn't come by.

[sighs] It's okay, mom.

Hey, how you feeling?

Did my mom tell you we saw the doctor this morning?

-No. -Yeah.

He said I'd have about 80 to 90%

of recovery of the flexibility of my wrist.

-Well, that's good. -[phone ringing] Excuse me.

Yeah, well, it's fine if I want to, um...

sit at home and knit sweaters, but it's...

it's pretty disastrous if I want to play tennis

on a competitive level.

Mm, maybe I'd get a second opinion.

That was the third opinion. They all say the same thing.

Well, if there's anything I can do...

Can you fix my wrist?

Give me back my career?

I'm really very sorry.

Oh, sorry doesn't help me very much.

[Kate sobs]

I feel terrible.

It's just going to take some time.

Honey, doctors are notoriously wrong with their prognosis,

try not to be so discouraged.

You know, mom, before I could let off steam

or workout my aggression on the tennis court.

Now...

do you have any suggestions?

Well, I think you'll have plenty to keep you busy this summer

working for your uncle, and then you'll start

physical therapy in the fall.

I just hate the idea of working at an office.

Honey, what... What else are you going to do, hm?

[sighs] I wish I knew.

Hi.

Sorry I'm late.

Are those supposed to make up for the fact

that you missed a nine o'clock meeting?

You know the reason I missed it.

What do you mean?

I stopped for the flowers.

Look, I apologize for being late.

I mean, it was, it was really stupid to stop.

I didn't realize that it would take so long.

But I... I just couldn't help it.

You couldn't help buying flowers?

Well, yeah, I mean...

I just want to let you know that I liked

what happened last night.

Nothing happened last night.

And whatever you think happened is no excuse for being late.

Gee, I thought you kind of liked it.

Well, you were wrong.

I need 200 copies made.

Right away!

Fine.

-Hi! Love your suit. -Hi.

Thanks.

Thanks.

I think these were meant for you, honey.

-Hi. -Hi.

Oh, do you remember? Nick Schillace?

Ah! You're Anne's friend. Is she here?

Yeah, she's at a foundation meeting.

This is a very beautiful display.

Are all these pieces... authentic?

-I hope so, they cost me enough. -Hmm.

Very... impressive.

Well, if you like them, you should bid on them.

They're all going on the auction block.

I'll think about it.

The IRS doesn't think I deserve them.

Hm.

It's a shame to break up such a unique collection.

I was hoping to find somebody with a fortune

to bid on all and kind of keep it together.

[scoffs] Yes, you're right.

It does take a fortune.

I'm surprised you don't have any guards around.

[alarm beeping]

-[Nick laughs] -High tech.

It's okay, I was just testing this stuff.

Well, enjoy.

Thank you. I will.

-Ciao. -[laughs] Good Italian, ciao.

Our contemporary approach to junior executive training

has become the paradigm for most business courses.

Our feeling at the Sumner Group is that it's not just a job,

it's a way of life.

Here's where you'll be working when you start next week.

So what do you think? Not bad, eh?

It doesn't have any windows.

it's an entry level position.

You have to work your way up to a window.

[chuckles]

[Steve] It's a Sumner Group's idea of an incentive program.

-Hi. -Hi.

-You want me to take over? -Thanks.

See you on Monday, Kate.

Got it.

Uh, this is so depressing.

Why do people spend their lives whirled away in little offices

with artificial light and no air?

[grunts] For money.

-Don't you miss the outside? -Yeah, sure.

So why don't you leave?

I'm on parole, remember?

You're the one who got me here.

Sorry.

You're obviously not too thrilled about working here.

Everyone tells me it's what I should be doing.

Is it really hopeless about your arm?

Well, the doctors say I'll never have full range of motion.

Doctors, what do doctors know? A lot...

a lot of great athletes make an incredible comeback.

I mean, Tommy John's arm, Joe Montana's back--

I know, I know. I've heard all the stories.

I just don't know if I have that kind of determination.

All you gotta do is put your mind to it.

What if I don't want to?

Then you'll be stuck in this office like me.

[Claudia] Another grant request already.

My goodness, you have been busy.

Well, I realized that my last proposal

was too complicated.

This one could be approved right away.

[sighs] What an intriguing idea!

Using video to interview septuagenarians

about the phantom landscape of their childhoods.

Aha!

Well, it would be a worthwhile project

for the entire community.

How soon can I get the money?

Oh, it shouldn't take long. I just need

-to go over a few details. -Oh, good.

The sooner I get the money, the better.

Don't worry, Annie.

I'll make sure you get exactly what you deserve.

I could strangle Claudia.

I can't get a penny out of her.

You know, with all this money, Mr. Sumner

could not possibly miss a few thousand dollars.

Who says he's got insurance?

A phony little smile when she c*ck her head.

You know, I can read her mind.

And who is to say where it really belongs to?

-No, she has always disrespected me. -Hey!

The Egyptian stole it from the Phoenicians.

The Romans stole it from the Egyptians.

[snaps fingers] Excuse me.

Is it my fault that I had money when we were growing up

and she didn't?

The Turks stole it from the Romans.

The Germans stole it from the Turks,

and the English stole it from the Germans.

She gave me this job just to torment me.

Who knows how it got to this country,

but you can bet it was stolen.

Nick, you are not listening to me.

We are not getting a penny out of Claudia.

Excuse me?

We're not getting a penny out of Claudia.

Then we'll have to steal some.

Steal?

The art, the artwork at the Sumner Group.

Do you have any idea how sophisticated

the security system is at Sumner Group?

Well, I should.

I happened to install one just like it

for Mr. Conte in Rome.

-Really? -Mm-hmm.

Oh, Grassland Coin have walked away

with more awards in the past five years for design

than any other architectural firm in the business.

That's why I hired them...

to do the Sumner Plaza.

-You're going ahead with this? -Yeah.

And how do I fit in?

Well, you've got a background in art,

you understand my taste, I want you to head up the project.

And what about my other projects?

This is more important.

[phone beeps]

[woman] Excuse me, Mr. Sumner, but Mr. Johnston is here.

Send him in.

Architects can be very difficult.

Ah, give this guy a chance,

if he doesn't workout, we'll get somebody else.

-You're the boss. -I'm glad you noticed.

Hi, Mr. Johnston.

-I'm Greg Sumner. -Call me Brian.

Brian, I want you to meet Paige Matheson.

She'll be working with you on all phases of the design

and execution of the Sumner Plaza.

I'm delighted to meet you, Miss Matheson.

Oh, the pleasure's all mine.

[joyful music]

-[Kate] Hi. -[Gary] Hi.

[Kate] I came by...

I wanted to give you a wedding present.

Thank you. You didn't have to do that.

Well, it's really an excuse to come by and apologizing.

I'm the one that feels guilty.

No, I shouldn't have snapped at you like that.

Look, I don't blame you for being upset with me.

You don't mind that I said you ruined my life?

[laughs]

You're not the first person to tell me that.

Well, I still, I want to apologize.

-Look, I'll make you a deal. -What?

I'll accept your apology if you'll accept my apology.

-Deal. -Right.

-Take care of it. -Okay.

Let me show you the ranch, come on.

[Kate] My uncle says I need to work on my k*ller instinct.

Well, he's the one to learn it from.

Yeah, of course, it...

it doesn't really matter now.

Feels kind of weird, not knowing what I'm going to do next.

I've spent so much of my time playing tennis.

Look, I know that doctors have told you it's hopeless--

I know, I know. Doctors can be wrong,

and if I really concentrate on my rehabilitation,

then I could bring back my wrist 100%.

-You've heard this before. -Yeah.

About a thousand times before.

And everyone who's told me is, is absolutely right.

But, the truth is, there's... a part of me

that's kind of a relief I don't have to play tennis anymore.

Relieved?

My uncle's right, I don't...

I don't have a k*ller instinct.

And I really like playing tennis but I hate the competition.

Why? That's positively un-American.

[laughs]

Hey, it wasn't my idea to play tennis in the first place.

-Whose was it? -It was my mom's.

She thought tennis lessons would be

cheaper than my lessons.

-You like horses? -I love horses.

[Gary] Thanks, Jeff.

What a beauty.

Yeah, I wasn't sure when I bought her,

but I thought with her height she might make a good jumper.

-[Kate] Yeah. -[horse neighing]

Hey. What is she, 16'2?

-Yeah, exactly. -Do you have any other jumpers?

Well, I've got an appendix quarter

that might make a good jumper.

Hey, what about um, warm bloods? I've been reading

a lot about them, I suppose they become

pretty popular the last few years, huh?

Yeah, I don't have any, but if you want to see some,

I'm going to an auction tomorrow in El Monte, you want to come?

-You wouldn't mind? -No, I like the company.

No, you can't possibly work with Gary Ewing.

Why not?

It would be an insult to your uncle.

He expects you to work at the Sumner Group.

-He'll understand. -I don't.

[Claudia sighs]

Look, what happened today that made you change your mind?

It wasn't just one thing. It was a lot of things.

It was seeing the office. It was talking to Steve.

Steve? Did he put this idea into your head?

[overlapped argue]

Oh, this is just infuriating.

The biggest reason why I changed my mind

was the way I felt when I saw the horses.

[chuckles] Honey...

if you want horses, go over to your Uncle Greg's

and ride there.

[sighs] Mom.

You always say you want me to be happy.

Yes!

But you're always trying to make me do what makes you happy.

You really think that being a groom

for the rest of your life is going to make you happy?

It is not the rest of my life!

It is for one summer and it is not just being a groom.

Katie.

Honey, you've got to start thinking about your future.

Now, Greg is offering you a career.

This dream that you have of...

making a living working with horses,

it's unrealistic.

It's my dream.

[Claudia inhales]

Croquet?

-You want to play croquet? -Yeah.

-Isn't that kind of boring? -Not the way I play it.

How do you play it?

Have you evered play strip poker?

[phone ringing] Hold that thought.

Yeah.

I don't know. Did you ask her?

Well then, you should talk to the architect.

His name is Johnston.

The Hotel Charlemagne.

Brian Johnston.

Well, if he doesn't know, then I'll handle it in the morning.

Bye.

Is that Brian Johnson of Grassland Coin?

-Yeah, you know him? -Well, I know of him.

He's the best.

How big is this project?

I think it'll turn a few heads.

How can I get involved?

Well, you could talk to the project coordinator.

-Great. Who's that? -That's Paige.

[chuckles] I'll stick to research.

Yeah, research and croquet, babe.

I never did think much of strip poker.

If I could think of something a little more interesting,

why waste all this time and energy on a silly game?

Good idea.

-What's all that? -More breeze.

Deposition of Bryant versus Multifour, and the mail.

I don't know how I'm going to get through all this today.

Consider it a vote of confidence that so many of your clients

are hanging in with you through your suspension.

You know, since Frank left, my workload has doubled.

I should never have suggested him to go on that interview.

I bet if you asked him to come back, he'd come.

Well, I don't mind him leaving.

And his payments, he's got a house payment,

insurance payment, car payments.

Yeah, well, he had a good job here.

I didn't pay him very much.

Wait until he finds out about the bar today.

I wonder if he passed.

-Congratulations. -How you feel, Frank?

-[Frank] It's terrific. -I knew you could do it, man.

Terrific and relieving.

[man] Let's go celebrate.

First I'm just going to look at it again.

Oh Frank, I am so thrilled for you.

Yeah, you got to help me celebrate tonight.

-We can paint the town. -Oh.

You should have told me this was the day you would find out.

I've made other plans.

-Oh, I see. -You did, dad? That's great.

You going to help your old man celebrate?

Oh, I can't tonight, I have to see

La Belle et la Bete with Jason.

It's for French class.

[Frank laughing] Oh, la la.

Well, if you don't want me to go--

No, you go ahead, babe.

I wouldn't want you to miss something for school.

-Okay. I love you, dad. -I love you.

Bye.

Congratulations, Frank.

Oh, Mr. Leland.

[Frank] Thank you.

Oh, that's beautiful.

-I know how happy you must feel. -Yes, sir.

And I've got some more good news for you.

-Oh? -I'm assigning you

to the defense team for Bosphorus Comp Chemical.

[stammering] The toxic dumping case?

Alleged dumping.

Right. Alleged dumping.

Is that a problem?

-No, sir. -That's good.

You know, chemical companies pay taxes just like everybody else.

[chuckles] I'll remember that.

It's a real opportunity for you.

-Thank you, Mr. Leland. -Frank.

Don't be so formal.

Call me Douglas.

Thank you, Douglas.

You know... we are a family.

[sighs]

Here you go, Miss Matheson will be right with you.

Thanks.

How long have you been her assistant?

Uh, just a couple weeks.

-She seems really nice. -She is.

Hi. Oh, I'm sorry.

Did I keep you waiting long?

-Not at all. -Well, good.

-Would you like some coffee? -Love some.

Uh, Steve, two coffees.

-[Brian] Can I have no sugar? -And hold all calls.

I don't want to be interrupted.

[Steve] Sure.

[Brian] Okay, let me show you what I've done so far.

And these are preliminary drawings

based on my conversation with Greg.

So if we're all in sync about the design

and layout for the complex,

I can get my people started on a scale model right away.

What do you think?

Is it too early to talk about colors?

No, in fact, I was just thinking about the main lobby.

I would love to get a blue like the color of your eyes

-for the main lobby. -[knock on door]

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were busy.

Hi. I'm Linda Fairgate.

-Brian Johnston. -The architect?

-That's right. -Well it's an honor to meet you.

I've heard great things about your work.

What do you want?

Oh, I'll come back later when you're not so busy.

If you need anything while you're here,

please don't hesitate to call.

-I'm in research. -Thank you.

I take it you two aren't exactly pals.

Have you ever heard of Lyla Richfield?

-The Lyla Richfield? -Yes.

Well, she almost lost us her account.

And why's she still working here?

She's a close personal friend of Boss.

Okay, so rule number one.

You always press escape before you press off

or you'll still be logged in.

Michael, excuse me. I don't mean to interrupt.

-I heard you quit. -Yeah, that's right.

This is my replacement, Howard.

Howard, this is Linda.

-Linda, Howard. -It's a pleasure.

[Howard] Nice to meet you.

Michael, I brought you a little going away present.

Oh.

That wasn't necessary.

Well, I wanted to wish you well.

And we need to settle things with the condo.

-You're right. -I'd like to keep it.

Do you mind if I buy you out?

Can you afford it?

Yeah, I've been saving some.

Look, why don't you come by this evening

and we'll work out the details.

-Okay. -Okay.

-[Linda] Bye. -[Howard] Bye.

[Frank] Well, now, the way I see it,

you have to go out and celebrate with me tonight

because your kid's going out with my kid.

Well, the way I see it is that Karen and I are going

to take you to dinner and I won't hear it

-any other way. -That's great.

How are things going at the office?

Okay, fine. Say...

you remember that tyrant Mrs. Roth?

[chuckles] How can I forget?

Well, she showed up the other day.

She's got people running around that office

doing things like you would not believe.

She went over to you?

Well, no, she didn't come over to me.

She came over to the firm.

After all I did for her.

That woman's more trouble than she's worth.

Tell me, are you representing any of my other clients?

How about some coffee?

[chuckles]

-Vanilla? -Frank brought it.

We have it all the time at the office.

Well, maybe I put too much in.

Well, we usually have it fresh ground.

-That's the difference. -[Peggy chuckles] Oh.

[woman on speaker] Next in your catalog it's 91.

It's a beautiful nine year-old registered--

[Kate] This is great.

[Gary] Yeah, good selection here today.

-I have only one problem. -What's that?

I'd like to buy all of them and take them home.

Oh, wow. Look at this.

-Great conformation. -Yeah.

-Doesn't seem skittish. -No, it doesn't.

[Greg] Look at that little cow hawk, yeah?

Uncle Greg? What are you doing here?

I'm looking at horses.

Would you like to score some points with Mrs. Richfield?

Yeah, I'd love to.

Lyla Richfield loves the Mayfield building.

It's where her grandfather started the family business.

Yeah, I know, and the city wants to tear it down.

If you could save that building,

Mrs. Richfield would be absolutely thrilled.

Well, how am I supposed to do that?

Get the city to declare it a historical landmark.

Well, could we do it?

I've already made a few phone calls.

They're interested.

And then Mrs. Richfield gets the tax write off

-and the federal funding. -You got it.

How do I thank you?

Let me take you to lunch.

Okay.

[woman on speaker] Number 104, Kid Crack Jack.

The handsome California-bred chrome horse galloping.

He's 7 years old,

trained both Western and English.

[Greg] Congratulations!

On your marriage, not on your choice of horses.

-What is it you're looking for? -Jumper.

-How big? -16, 17 in hand.

You know, I got a couple interesting prospects

out at the ranch. Big Gray?

Would you mind a look at him?

I'm gonna go check on that Marwari we saw earlier.

Okay.

Did you see anything interesting?

Yeah, a warm-blood. The one Gary's going to look at.

So my mom told you I was out here, didn't she?

Your mom thought I needed some fresh air.

You know how interested she is in my health.

And she wants you to convince me not to work for Gary.

I don't care what she thinks.

Neither do I.

You know, there's a lot of other things

you can do with your life.

Business isn't one of them.

Remember, I lack that k*ller instinct.

You're so naive about business.

About how it really works.

Doesn't matter.

I prefer horses.

I prefer horses too.

I got a whole stable full of them.

Actually, I could use your help.

I don't want to help you. I want to help me.

I want to be independent and I want to make it on my own.

If you're trying to gain my respect,

you can forget it because you already have it.

All you're doing is making me very angry.

Well, that's on you.

[horse neighing]

[eerie music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[chuckling] Waiting for a bus?

No, actually I had a date.

-I guess I've been stood up. -Oh, that's terrible.

[dramatic music]

Well, if your friend doesn't make it,

why don't you have a drink with me?

[chuckles] He's usually on time.

[music continues]

I don't know. Is there some place nearby?

There's a bar downstairs.

Well, maybe I'll just leave him a note.

Ah...

-Oh dear! -Let me help you with that.

Do you believe this? I've been dropping things all day.

[Mort] What did you do? Rob a convenience store?

[both laughing]

[Anne nervously] You know, I dropped the whole bottle

of bath salts in my shag rug.

Do you know how impossible that is to vacuum up?

So, uh... what about that drink?

[Nick] Anne?

-Oh, hi, honey. -Hi.

-You ready? -Yes. I have everything.

I guess we'll have to take a rain check on that drink.

Life's so unfair.

The way you figured this, I lose $15,000.

It's difficult when a relationship ends.

-There's loss on both sides. -No, this isn't loss.

This is theft.

This represents your half of the equity, Michael.

I made the whole downpayment, Linda.

I want it all back.

But the condo is in both of our names.

Because you insisted.

Well, that's still joint ownership.

That means you're only entitled to half.

It's the law, Michael. I can't just change the law.

Anyway, I've spoken with an attorney.

I'm sure you have.

Besides, we're in a soft real estate market.

This place just isn't worth what you think--

It's not the market that's the problem, Linda.

You are.

Well, I'm sorry you feel that way.

You know what I really feel?

Relieved.

That I never have to see you again.

[door opens]

[door closes]

[cutlery clinking]

[Karen laughing]

[Frank] You know I got a refrigerator in my office?

-You're kidding. -I use it as a planner, though.

[laughing]

Everybody in the office has a membership

to the club down the street.

[Mack] Racquetball cards?

They got them, I don't know when anyone

gets the time to use them, but they're there.

Oh, that sounds wonderful. I'm so happy for you.

Yeah. Thanks.

It's... It's okay.

I got my first job today.

Bosphorus Chemicals.

Good, I hope you nail those guys, they slime.

I'm defending them.

-You're not serious. -Yes, I am.

They're the worst toxic polluters on the West Coast.

-Alleged polluters. -Come on, Frank.

Mack, taste this salmon. It's delicious.

Wait a minute now, you're always the first person

to defend everybody's right to legal counsel, right?

I defend their right. But I wouldn't defend them.

The salad dressing has a...

taste of, um... walnut oil. Or maybe it's something else.

What do you think, Frank? Soy sauce?

I think the line you're taking is pretty sanctimonious, Mack.

Guys, this is supposed to be a celebration dinner.

Yeah, yeah.

That's right. Sorry.

Uh... no hard feelings?

No.

-Coffee, anyone? -Yeah.

But do you have coffee that tastes like coffee

and not like some dessert?

Mrs. Richfield loves what you worked out for her building.

Oh, I can start working on it tomorrow.

She also wants you back on the account.

You'll have a full plate.

-Well, I can handle it. -No doubt.

You're going to need some historical research

to back up your claims for the building.

Don't even suggest it.

-Fairgate is the best. -No.

Problem is that you take things too personally.

[sighs]

[clears throat]

So is it true you moved her in?

Well, it's more convenient.

Too many people coming through that office door unannounced.

As long as you're happy.

You gonna marry her?

[sighs]

Is that a yes or a no?

Well, she doesn't think like that,

which is probably why I like her.

It figures.

[dramatic music]

[laughing]

I never knew what an aphrodisiac robbery could be.

That's great foreplaying.

[chuckles] You're telling me.

I know a collector in Florence

who will pay a fortune for the cross.

And after that, where? Monaco?

Mm.

Too snobby. Paris.

Too rude. Berlin?

Too noisy. Vienna.

[chuckles] Too fattening.

Athens.

Perfect.

[romantic music]

The hell's going on here?

[dramatic music]

Daddy, we weren't doing anything.

Julie, I'll talk to you in private.

Really Mr. Williams, there's nothing to worry about.

-Let's go, son. Now. -Dad!

I said now.

You told me you were doing a school project.

The movie was out early, so Jason drove me home.

Baby, I thought you'd know better.

But daddy, nothing happened.

I couldn't see that in the dark.

Daddy, I'm telling you, nothing happened.

-Don't you trust me? -Yeah, I do.

It's just that the next time I go out,

I'm going to make sure that there's somebody here

watching you do nothing.

[birds chirping]

Mack?

[Mack] We got a problem.

Yeah, Jason told me you were pretty steamed about last night.

Yeah, you need to keep tighter reins on that kid.

You mean about the kiss?

About the kiss in the dark on my couch in my house.

-Yeah. -It wasn't that serious.

Now you're going to tell me how to raise my kid?

-No. -Good.

Yeah...

but I do get to have an opinion.

Lord, help the man who would try to keep you

from expressing your opinion.

Now, what's that supposed to mean?

It's supposed to mean sometimes you would be better served

listening and not talking.

-Like with Jason? -Yeah, like with Jason.

Now, I supported your decision all the way to defend Jason,

but that's not why you were suspended.

You were suspended for years of antagonizing

the very people that you need on your side.

I'm sorry, Frank. You know, I just haven't learned

how to suck up to people like Bosphorus Chemicals.

I'm going to work.

I would suggest, counselor, that you keep

-your kid out of my house. -Yeah. Have a nice day.

Yeah.

Nick?

Nick?

[suspense music]

[Nick] Anna, darling.

If one could live on love alone,

I would have stayed forever.

Unfortunately, I called my collector friend

in Florence last night and the market is down.

The most he could offer me was a very small fortune,

barely enough to cover the debts

he so forcefully reminded me I already owe.

Anna, if a small, stocky man with a scar on his right cheek

comes by looking for an Andre Plachette,

it would be safer for you if you didn't describe me.

I will always love you. Nick.

Oh, Nick.

[Claudia] Val! Hi. Oh, let me help you with that,

-for heaven's sake. -Oh, thank you.

And congratulations on your wedding.

I hope you and Gary are very happy.

Thank you.

Val, I think he is the sweetest man.

[laughs] Yeah, I kind of do too.

And he's just done so much for Katie.

Oh, well, she's, you know, a great kid.

Yeah. I mean, all the attention and affection

that he has shown her has just been wonderful.

And he was so generous to give her the job on the ranch.

Well, from what Gary says,

she's just a natural with the horses.

Oh, well.

Katie hasn't been around horses in a long time.

I know why he gave her the job.

No! I mean he...

[grunts]

He really thinks that she is good.

-Really? -Yeah!

Oh, well.

[Claudia laughs]

You're gonna laugh at me.

Why? What?

No, I mean, I was worried--

-No, I cannot... -What? Come on.

I was worried that Gary had a crush on Katie.

-Gary? -Well, yes. I mean.

After the accident, he kept calling and coming over.

Well, sure, I mean he, he felt guilty.

[stammering] But he was around so often that,

well, I started getting concerned.

You see, what you need to understand.

Katie... has a crush on Gary.

-What? -Well, you know

how young girls get.

-Yeah. -And of course, Gary...

Well, he is not that kind of man.

And when I see the two of you together,

I realize how silly I was.

I'm just thrilled that Katie's going to be working with Gary.

[Claudia laughs]

Here, let me help.

[chuckles] Thanks.

So what about dinner?

I can't.

-You can't? -I have something.

Is it contagious?

No. I mean, I have plans.

-Plans you can cancel? -I don't think so.

You don't think so? But you're not sure?

-No. -"No" what?

No, I'm not sure.

Then you'll try to cancel?

Why should I?

I'll try.

It's out of the question, Anne.

I am tired of eating fast food and buying second hand.

You either write me a check today

or I'm going to march into Greg's office

and tell him everything.

Steve.

I need to see you in my office right away, please.

You're bluffing.

Oh, stay and watch. You have a front row seat.

Greg, could you please come into my office for a minute?

This is very important.

Thank you.

What do you want?

Let's wait for your uncle.

Yeah?

Family meeting?

[Claudia] Greg, uh, would you please come in?

[sighs] Look, Greg.

I don't know if I was angry at mother

for giving you all the attention

or simply swept off my feet by a charismatic, rich older man.

[scoffs] Probably a little bit of both.

But I didn't know what an ogre Paul Galveston was

until I was already pregnant.

I was too scared and too ashamed to tell anybody

for reasons which I'm sure are obvious to you now.

[dramatic music]

Steve, he never knew about you.

Paul Galveston was my father?

That makes you...

Your half brother. Congratulations.

What a family.

I don't usually do this.

I like to keep business strictly on an intimate level.

Sometimes you have to make an exception.

Besides, when I saw you walk in...

yeah, I fell out of my shoes.

How long has it been?

Five years.

-Didn't you get married? -It didn't last.

And Greg Sumner? Is it serious?

Of course it's serious.

What do you say?

For old time's sake.

[romantic music]

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