04x07 - Investments

[bunniefuu]

[male narrator] In "Knots Landing.."

Out.

[male narrator] ...Gary and J.R. Ewing..

I wish my daddy had lived to see this day.

Gary with guts, finally.

[male narrator] ...brothers with nothing in common.

J.R. and Abby..

They had everything in common.

I love Gary. I owe him fidelity.

Because fidelity is to your interest right now.

[male narrator] Gary and Abby, their uncommon passion continued

especially now that Gary had inherited $10 Million.

J.R. surprised Val with what they had in common.

[J.R.] 'It's nice having best-selling authors in the family'

especially, since I own her publishing company.

You are disgusting.

[male narrator] Abby and Val.

Success seems to agree with you, I guess.

Thank you, Abby.

[Val] 'Success seems to agree with both of us.'

[male narrator] After all, didn't they still have so much in common?

[instrumental music]

And now.

[theme music]

[music continues]

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[Joe] 'It's my sister and her kids. Her husband died last year.'

[Karen] 'Joe, what jacket do you like better?'

The purple one or the.. Oh, I'm sorry.

Look, you wanted me to work on valuing his next book.

Ma, where do you want me to put this away?

- It's a ton. - Oh, just put it by the door.

Mack will be here any second.

Hope he's in better shape than I am.

Look, it's turning into Grand Central Station around here.

I'll call you back. I'll think about it, I promise.

- Goodbye. - You'll think about what?

Mom, can I borrow your green silk blouse while you're away?

No, that's a $90 blouse.

So, you're going away, it's not like you're gonna need it.

Uh, which one?

- That one. - I travel colorblind.

Yeah, but Mack's not.

- Hi. - Hi.

- All set? - That's an understatement.

Oh, fancy suitcase. For the camping trip?

Oh, well, I-I just didn't know what I need.

So, you packed everything in the suitcase?

[Mack chuckles] 'I'm dealing with a rookie.'

Mom's never been into fishing.

She used to think it was silly.

- Well, I'll try anything once. - Fishing is good for the soul.

My soul is just fine fish-less, thank you.

[dramatic music]

Excuse me.

So, Mack, what are you fishing for?

For the halibut.

I know this weekend trip is not a big hit with you

and I know that you're not too crazy about Mack.

What makes you say that?

- Diana. - I can't help the way I feel.

Well, you can help the way you act.

[clattering]

[instrumental music]

[sighs] Oh, honey, come on, make an effort.

This trip is very important to me.

Diana.

Goodbye, Diane.

See this stuff?

It costs a fortune, but it's worth it.

- Feel the weight of it. - Yeah.

And, Aurie, it costs a fortune too, right, Aurie?

I'm paying him his weight in truffles.

But he's the best.

You know how much truffles cost?

Yeah, a fortune.

You need trained pigs to find them.

They only grow wild.

[Richard] 'But there's no substitute for truffles'

and we're packing 'em in.

Well, I'm very happy for you. You deserve it.

[Richard] 'I'm happy for you, too.'

- 'Your inheritance?' - Oh.

You're probably looking for some investment opportunities.

Oh, well.

Place like this, you could double your money in no time.

[chuckles]

Well, I really haven't had time to evaluate yet.

Well, you know, I'm planning to do amazing things

with this place as soon as I find the right financing.

There you guys are. Listen, you better go help Laura.

She's got some kind of big reservations, problem.

Oh, we're probably overbooked.

Think about it. Seriously.

[indistinct chatter]

Was he hitting you up for money?

He called it an investment.

Oh, boy.

[exhales]

- Hi. - Hi.

How was the kitchen?

Very impressive. You want to take a look?

As soon as I finish this.

Boy, if Daniel is this full every night

it's gonna be a big success.

Well, according to Richard, it already is.

Uh, speaking of success, what's happening with CiJi's demo?

Well, everybody loves her voice

and nobody wants to come up with any cash.

- But they love it, right? - Yes.

[Kenny] 'Matter of fact, I have a hot prospect'

I want to check out tomorrow. You'd like to come along?

Tomorrow, no, I've, uh, got something planned

but let me know what happens. I feel like I discovered her.

Diana.

Where is Eric and Michael?

Eric's out on a date.

Michael's with a girl too, but he's trading baseball cards.

Well, I'm gonna go get a pizza.

Wanna come with me?

Sorry, I don't eat pizza anymore.

[thuds]

[paper rustling]

- Wanna talk? - What's the point?

- You're on his side. - Come on. I'm on your side.

[Diana] 'What does she see in him, anyway?'

I mean, he's crude, arrogant, bossy.

He puts the make on every girl he sees.

And those are only his good points.

It's not funny.

[chuckles] I thought it was.

I know how much my mom wants me to like him, but I just can't.

And she's running off with him

like he was Prince Charming or something.

Diana, you know, sometimes

you don't pick the person you fall in love with.

You think she's falling in love with him?

Oh, great.

Bound to happen sooner or later.

Yeah, but why with a jerk?

Every guy is gonna seem like a jerk compared to your dad.

It's got nothing to do with my dad.

[instrumental music]

And anyone who could talk about my father

and that jerk in the same breath

doesn't understand the situation at all.

Oh. Oh, oh, sh*t.

You have magic in your hand.

[door opens]

- Surprise, mama, I'm home.. - Valene.

Well, we-we didn't expect you tonight.

Uh, well, see, I-I took an earlier flight.

- Val, look who's here too. - Yeah, I see that.

- Hi. Give you a hand? - Hi.

Yeah, sure, there's a couple more bags outside.

- 'Uh, don't you remember, I..' - What?

[Lilimae] 'I told you on the phone last week.'

'I invited Chip to stay with us for a while.'

- Stay with us? - Mm.

Well, just till things pick up for him.

I know I told you.

Well, sure, maybe you did, you know, and I just was--

Listen, if it's gonna make you feel too uncomfortable, Valene..

[Lilimae] 'We wouldn't dream of it, would we, Val?'

Chip is welcome here as long as he likes.

Isn't he, Val?

Sure, I-I guess it's alright

[chuckles] for a couple of days.

Oh, of course it is.

- Oh, sweetheart. - Mama.

[humming]

[frogs croak]

Mm.

Come on!

What are you doing?

[chuckles] I'm trying to put these together.

They're designed that way. Two singles make a double.

[zipper screeches]

You're pretty sure of yourself, aren't you?

What?

You invited me on a camping trip.

[Karen] 'I thought that meant camping.'

It does. This is camping.

Yeah, well...also seems to be a euphemism for something else.

What are you talking about?

You're assuming we're gonna sleep together.

[chuckles] Didn't you?

[insects chirping]

[frogs croaking]

I know I may sound like an-an anachronism

but I like to participate in decisions like this.

Oh.

Oh, you want to sleep by yourself?

That's not the point.

You made an assumption and I really resent it.

Oh, that's fine.

Karen, forget it. I just don't wanna argue--

Oh, sure. Of course not.

You just like it to be easy and meaningless.

Well, I'm sorry, it's not like that for me.

I get it, Karen. Goodnight.

- But, I-- - Goodnight.

[instrumental music]

[insects chirping]

[frogs croaking]

[sighs]

[music continues]

[Brian] 'My eyes are hurting me and I wanna look.'

In a minute, in a minute. Just hold your horses.

Gary.

Abby!

- Hurry! - Alright, just a second.

We'll be there.

[instrumental music]

[Gary] 'Okay, open your eyes.'

[Brian] 'Wow!'

[Abby] 'Gary, it's beautiful.'

[engine whirring]

- What is this? - Our new home.

- Horses! - Hey, look at that!

Will you kids be careful? Don't go too close.

It's a working ranch.

Now, we got everything we need

to graze cattle and raise livestock.

It's good, rich land and plenty of it.

Well, hell, we could even grow

our own vegetables if we wanted to.

Well, we wouldn't have to do all the work ourselves

but hire all the help we needed.

But the point is, it'd be ours. Oh, it's great for kids.

[Gary] 'I mean, there's nothing like growing up on a ranch.'

Clean air, close to nature.

Watching things grow, it's terrific.

[horse neighs]

Well, Gary, it's..

...it's beautiful.

[chuckles]

I was afraid you wouldn't like it.

Oh, honey, how could I not like it?

It.. Oh, it's magnificent.

[Abby] 'Oh, it'll be perfect for weekends.'

'And when we want to get away, I can--'

Wait a minute, wait a minute. I-I thought we'd live here.

What-what?

Live here, be here. Be a part of it.

Live here all the time?

Look...all my life..

...the only time I ever felt happy was working the ranch.

I can't explain it. It's, uh..

It's something about the-the rhythm of it, the seasons, uh..

I don't know, but-but-but it's in me, it's part of me.

I had to get away from my family.

But I always thought I'd like to live like this again.

And now, that I've got the money to do it.

Gary, you are such a romantic. I love that about you.

But just because you dreamed about something as a kid

doesn't mean you have to do it.

[Abby] 'Uh, I mean, you've got the money now, use it.'

'Use it to make more money to-to build bigger dreams.'

Money is power, Gary. Power to make things happen.

Yeah, but what good is it

if you don't use it for what you want?

[Abby] 'That's just the point.'

You and I both want so many things.

This ranch could be part of it if you wanted.

[chuckles] But...I know you.

'You thrive on excitement, living on the edge.'

You love action and risk, so do I.

That's why we don't belong on the farm.

- Ranch. - Whatever.

Look, we've got unlimited possibilities right now.

Let's take the time and explore them all.

We can build an empire much bigger than this ranch.

I'm right, you know.

[instrumental music]

Yeah.

[insects chirping]

[birds chirping]

Okay. Okay. Okay.

Huh?

- Hi. - Hi.

How'd you sleep? I slept like a rock.

I slept on a rock.

[chuckles]

Breakfast?

I'm catching it. Fresher fish?

Yeah, maybe, uh, later.

[birds chirping]

Mack, I'm sorry.

You don't have to apologize.

Well, I guess I just..

...flew off the handle a little.

I made an assumption. I thought we both did.

I guess I was wrong.

You weren't wrong. It was my assumption too.

[Karen] 'I thought it'd be easier, you know?'

It isn't.

I haven't been with anyone since Sid.

[instrumental music]

You're the first...man who..

[Mack] 'Who what? Turned you on?'

Karen, we've been seeing a lot of each other, right?

Right.

And I think I've gotten to know you a little bit.

- Right? - Right.

[birds chirping]

And I know this is a big step.

I don't wanna rush you or pressure you into it.

I want to help.

If it's rough on you, I want to make it easier.

[music continues]

Breakfast.

[line rattling]

Oh-h*-h*!

Hang in there, baby.

- Laura? - 'Yes.'

Have you seen the, uh, the tax file?

The tax file?

Yeah, you know, our-our income tax return

for the past five years.

Well, I guess it's at home. Why do you want it?

The bank wants it. I'm applying for a small loan.

The bank already turned you down.

[Richard] 'It's another bank.'

Have we gone through all the money?

Honey, I just asked you for the tax file.

How do you expect to get a bank loan?

With the books.

We've been sold out every night

and we've got reservations two weeks in advance.

And we're still losing money.

Because of the initial outlay.

You budgeted for the initial outlay.

It's the way you spend, one seeding

you won't cut any corners and everything has to be the best.

That's right, the best of everything.

That's what this restaurant's about.

And maybe, just maybe, I'll surprise everybody

and make it a big success.

Mama, we're gonna have to talk.

Oh!

- Valene, you startled me. - Sorry.

I thought you were asleep with your jet lag and all.

[sighs] Yeah, well, I'm not.

- Now, mama. - Mm-hmm.

About Chip.

Do you know that poor boy has never eaten home cooked chicken

with dumplings?

Now, taste this and tell me

if it isn't just like I used to make.

Mama, wait a minute. Wait, wait, wait, wait.

- Come on. - No.

I don't ever remember you

fixing chicken and dumplings before.

Well, of course I did.

Every birthday and special occasion

since before you were born.

[chuckles] Your Uncle Billy ate so much one time, he fainted.

We all thought he'd had a heart attack.

Mama, what is Chip doing here?

Well, I told you, sweet pea.

He's our guest temporarily

until he can find a nice place of his own.

Okay, now, when is that gonna be?

I mean, he's out of a job, isn't he?

Well, that's just temporary too.

Old boy with a talent like that.

[Joe knocks] Knock, knock.

Oh.

- How are you? - Fine, how are you?

Great. How was your tour, Val?

Oh, I don't know, it was hectic and tiring

but fun most of the time.

She was a hit wherever she went.

Oh, come on, mama, I was not.

Well, tell me all about it.

Well, I don't know. It was, uh..

It's real different than being cooped up

in your room all alone, right?

You know, you're suddenly out meeting all the people

that read your book, and..

...I don't know, it made me feel stronger.

It gave me confidence.

You got any ideas for the next one?

Yeah, I've been making a couple of notes.

Well...you get them all together. We'll talk tomorrow.

No, wait a minute, I'm not ready to talk about it yet.

I mean...I hardly even begun to think about it.

Besides, I'm afraid if I talk about this book

I'll never, ever write it.

- Does that sound dumb? - No.

It's a good instinct.

[Joe] 'Save the energy for the writing.'

[chuckles] Oh!

When you're ready, you let me know.

- Okay. - I want to be any help I can.

[birds chirping]

[fishing rod rattling]

I never knew there were places like this so close to the city.

You know?

You come here often?

Karen, see..

...you've got to understand something about fishing.

[Mack] 'It's-it's very quiet.'

[birds chirping]

It's, uh, kind of like contemplative

almost meditative.

So, we don't have to talk.

[chuckles] Oh, sorry.

You just, you know, you just relax into it.

It's very calming, you'll see.

Okay.

[water gurgling]

[birds chirping]

[whistling]

You know, I think you're right about Diana.

I-I think we should just let her have her tantrum

and till it blows over..

I-I'll tell you something, though, boy, I..

I-I gotta.. You gotta feel for her, right?

Remember when you were teenager? Everything was so--

[shushing]

I'm sorry, I forgot.

[whistling]

We used to have such great communication.

And now she's so angry all the time.

- It's just, I.. - 'Karen!'

[Mack] 'Shut up.'

- What? - Don't talk.

- Can't I even-- - No!

But I can't help it if I think something, I've got to say it.

- Not while you're fishing. - But-but if but if I--

- You're scaring the fish. - You're the one who's yelling.

'Cause I want some quiet.

That's the way you get it, by yelling?

[birds chirping]

Is this quiet enough?

Yes.

[engine whirring]

[engine rattling]

Oh, no. Uh-oh.

Classic or not, you need a new car.

Oh, yeah?

Well, I'm working on it.

Hey, is this okay?

Charging all these books to best Riker.

She should be grateful to me.

It's worth every penny.

To buy 150 copies of "Capricorn Crude?"

I mean, it's a good book, but really..

No, you don't understand.

You have to buy them

from the targeted bookstores

that are polled for the best seller list.

[Joe] 'Buy 500 copies of a book'

from the right bookstores.

You got yourself a number one book.

That's great.

Okay.

Let's try her.

[engine revving]

Oh, yes. See?

There's life in the old girl yet.

You call this life?

Come on now, come on.

Hey, you think this heap can make it to fit the Montrose?

- Sure. - Buddy.

I got a car with your name on it.

[birds chirping]

♪ And I have to close my eyes and heart ♪

♪ I wanna hold till the dawn ♪

- 'Hi.' - Hi.

I thought you were out of town.

I got back earlier than I thought..

How'd the meeting go?

Oh, same as always.

Everybody really likes Ciji's voice

but nobody wants to get up off their wallet.

I swear, I think she could go platinum in six months

but I gotta get her on vinyl first.

I keep telling him to be patient.

Our break will come.

[Gary] 'Why don't you record her yourself?'

Well, I told you, they won't let me sign her here.

No, I don't mean here. I mean, start your own company.

[chuckles]

Yeah, sure.

Do you know any millionaires?

[Gary] 'I got the money, you got the expertise'

and Ciji's got the talent.

Unless, you don't think we can make go of it.

[chuckles] Are you kidding?

I mean, I'd give it everything I've got.

But, hey, Gary, look, I gotta tell you up front

this is a tough business.

[Kenny] 'It's a lot of fun, but it's risky.'

- I thrive on risk. - Oh, that would be great.

We wouldn't have to answer to anybody.

And we could make the kind of music

that we really want to make.

I'll tell you what you do.

Uh, get some figures down on paper

uh, how long it'd take to get started

uh, how long it'd take for us to return, that sort of thing.

Yeah, you bet.

Boy, am I dreaming this or what?

Ah, we'll see. Get those figures.

- Damn. - What?

[chuckles]

It's the first time since the reading of the will

that I actually feel rich.

[tires screeching]

[engine rumbling]

Don't worry, my mother's got a million cars.

[chuckles] Oh!

Oh, I love it.

This is really amazing.

So are you.

Thank you.

[birds chirping]

[chuckles]

Hey, you're in a good mood, aren't you?

Aye, I am that.

- How come? - You.

You were right with what you said about the money.

We are going to enjoy that.

It's terrific, I was a little worried this morning.

- You seem kind of depressed. - Well, it was this morning.

Look, I'm a millionaire.

An absolutely gorgeous woman is in love with me.

What's to be depressed about?

I don't know. I-I just..

Well, I-I'm worried about it, you know..

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

What does Gary know about the record business?

Nothing, that's what he needs me for.

Why does he want to get into it?

I don't know, he said he thought it would be fun.

So, you just thought you'd quit your job so Gary can have fun?

Well, yeah, if he'll go for it, sure I will.

Sure I will. Do you realize what a chance this is for me?

I mean, how many young producers

get a chance to start their own label?

Kenny, you have played Ciji's demo

for every record executive in this business.

Honey, where's your faith in me, huh?

I've got better ears than the rest of those clowns.

But quitting your job is a big step.

And working for Gary?

Not for, with. We're gonna be partners.

Listen, if it doesn't work out, I can get another job.

But this is not something I can just pass up.

Hey, I thought you'd be happy for me.

Happy for you?

Ever since you have heard that girl sing

[Ginger] 'you've been obsessed with her.'

You know, I think you're jealous.

- I am. - Hey, what do you want from me?

A break, just like you give everyone else.

[frogs croaking]

[insects chirping]

Karen, come on over here.

I want to show you how to clean a fish.

[chuckles] Uh, I don't want to know.

Come on, it's easy.

Just, uh, come down the middle.

Open up his stomach.

Hook him like this.

Oh. That'll tear his guts out.

Oh, I won't look.

You gotta clean them before you eat them.

Forget it, I won't eat it.

Karen, this is something that means a lot to me.

Come on, I want to share it with you.

Share what?

Hooking hooks in-in-in worms and-and k*lling fish?

[Karen] 'And I've got to keep my mouth shut the whole time.'

You're not trying to start another fight with me, are you?

No, I am not trying to start another fight.

I am just trying not to learn how to clean fish.

Alright, no big deal.

[chuckles] You know something?

I think Diana's right about you.

Oh, no. Oh, no.

Yeah, you know, you, you are so conceited.

You-you think all this is so wonderful.

Therefore, I have to think it's wonderful, right?

- You know what you're doing? - Yeah.

- Seeing the light. - Don't.

Well, I-I-I don't think all this is wonderful.

I hate it. I don't know what I'm doing here. It's a mistake.

- We're a mistake. - Come on, don't do this.

You and Diana hate each other.

I hate camping. We've got nothing in common.

- Come on. - Hey, hey.

Don't touch me with those fishy hands.

- Karen. - I wanna go home.

- We can't go home. - What?

We won't get there till 3:30 a.m. in the morning.

You mean to tell me I have to spend another night

here with a rock as a pillow?

- That's right. - Great.

That's just great.

Watch the snakes!

[metal rattling]

See, this is the kind of thing I'd like to hear you do.

A 50's standard.

Good, solid, old time rock and roll.

Yeah, something with a real strong hook.

Exactly.

Kenny? Oh!

Working on Sundays.

My my!

No wonder you're all destined for success.

- Lilimae-- - Oh, Kenny..

I just had the most brilliant idea

you're gonna thank me for later.

Well, what is it, Lilly Mae?

Well, Ginger was telling me

about this new record label of yours.

Now, Lilimae, that is far from official, there's..

We're not gonna sign any new artists

a-an-and we don't need any songs.

No, I'm not here about me...yet.

[Lilimae] 'I'm here about Chip Roberts.'

The young man who's boarding with us

he's a crackerjack publicist.

And with you starting out in a new business

with a new singer..

...he'll be just what you'll be needing.

[chuckles]

Okay, bring him by sometime in the middle of the week

I'll talk to him and see what he's got to offer.

Oh, no, need to wait for that.

He's here with me now. Chip.

Hello.

Hi.

[Kenny] 'Lilimae tells me you're a publicist.'

Yes, yes, I've been doing all the work

on Valene Ewing's tour.

And he has done a brilliant job.

Now, Kenny...he's just what you'll be needing

to get people to hear about this new singer of yours.

- Hi, I'm Ciji. - Chip.

- It's nice to meet you. - 'Nice to meet you.'

[Lilimae] 'Oh, you're gonna have lots to talk about.'

'And when Chip gets to know you'

'he'll know just how to handle you.'

It'll be my pleasure.

[instrumental music]

[engine whirring]

[car door opens]

[car door closes]

[birds chirping]

I-I can take that.

[thudding]

- Are you sure about this? - Yeah, uh, it's not you.

It's me.

[chuckles] Yeah.

[car door closes]

[exhale]

I guess I'm just not ready for a relationship, that's all.

You okay?

I'm fine.

[instrumental music]

Well...bye.

Yeah.

[engine starting]

Watch your toes.

[music continues]

[tires screeching]

[phone rings]

- 'Hello.' - 'Abby, Ginger.'

[Ginger] 'Listen, uh, I hope I'm not out of line'

'but, um, I was wondering if you'd talk to Gary for me'

'about this record company business.'

Re..

- Speak to Gary? - Yes.

Kenny's ready to quit his job. Jump into this thing whole hog.

He couldn't even wait until tomorrow to get things started.

I mean, that's why he and Gary are at his office now.

Uh, well, what do you want me to talk to him about?

Well, uh, I don't know if Gary understands

how tough the record business is, but if they don't make it

[Ginger] 'then we'll be up a creek.'

[sighs] Well, don't worry, Ginger. I'll speak to him.

[Ginger] 'Thanks, Abby.'

Now, see, we can rent studio time for now as we need it

but eventually, if we have a space of our own

we can rent it out to other people when we're not using it.

Make money, huh?

Now, um, needless to say

there's a lot of equipment, we're--

Look, uh, tell you what

can you just give me a ballpark figure in the initial outline?

Gary, could I have a minute with you?

- Hi, Kenny. - Hi, Abby.

Uh, listen, once we get this thing rolling

I promise you he'll never have to work on Sunday again.

Are you two working together?

Kenny, could you excuse us for a minute?

Sure. Make yourselves at home.

Thanks.

[door closes]

When were you gonna tell me about this, Gary?

When your first hit record came out?

I don't have to clear everything with you.

[Abby] 'You don't have to lie to me either.'

I didn't lie to you.

Keeping secrets is lying.

Look, you don't like the way I spend my money?

Fine, you don't have to know about it.

[scoffs]

This is all because I didn't like that stupid ranch idea,

isn't it? Well, I'll tell you something, Gary.

[Abby] 'I'm not like Val.'

'I mean, Val would be there to buy you the boots'

'if you wanted a ranch.'

I've got my own ideas.

I've got my own ambitions too

but I thought they were tied to your ambitions.

So, I'm making investments.

In a singer, in a record label? Gary!

Don't you know what's going on

in the music business these days?

The smart money's getting out of it, not into it.

The next thing I know, you'll be giving money to Richard

to go into the restaurant business.

- That one's even-- - Good idea.

- Oh, damn. - No, no, Abby.

You always think you can get your way by coming on to me.

Not this time.

Terrific. I'll stop.

To tell you the truth, I'm tired of secrets and lies anyway.

I don't wanna be with someone

who's only interested in themselves.

I want a partnership.

Partnership, Gary. It's that or it's nothing.

[dramatic music]

[door opens]

[door closes]

Richard, Gary.

How much do you need?

Right.

You know, there's nothing like a dependable car.

Where'd you get it?

A television producer gave it to me.

You should have checked the tires.

Yeah, he's too busy to be bothered by details like that.

How come he gave you the car anyway?

I did some PR for them.

They couldn't pay me in cash

something about the way they keep their books.

So, we wrote the car into the deal.

Well, you must be good, huh?

Well..

Sorry.

You get a chance to see it for yourself.

By the time I'm through with you

everybody will be talking about you.

[Chip] 'Hottest singer in town.'

Well, you're pretty sure of yourself, aren't you?

[birds chirping]

No more than you are.

[instrumental music]

- Ready? - Yeah, I'm ready.

[sobbing]

[knocking]

Come in.

[door opens]

You're home early.

[Joe] 'I thought you weren't coming back till tonight.'

Our plans changed.

[somber music]

What is it, Cookie?

[sniffles]

It's nothing, it's not important.

Something happen with Mack?

No, no, I'm fine.

What-what is it?

Uh..

Well..

...they offered me a job in New York

[Joe] 'at Waldheim Press as an editor.'

Something I've been after for a long time

'so I think I'm gonna take it.'

- Now? - Yeah.

Now.

[Joe] 'You and the kids don't need me.'

You have Mack now.

[Karen] 'No, I don't have Mack'

and I wouldn't want him even if I did have him.

He's an arrogant, conceited, insensitive man

and I don't care if I ever see him again as long as I live.

- Must have been some fight. - No fight.

I just finally saw him for what he really is.

So, you can just forget about passing me around

like a baton from one man to another

because I'm not ready for you to leave yet

and I don't want to discuss it anymore.

[dramatic music]

[door closes]

[paper rustling]

[instrumental music]

[door opens]

[door close]

I had to come.

I'm glad you did.

We gotta find a way to stop fighting like this, you know?

Yeah.

Look, um, I hadn't committed a penny

to the record business when you came storming in today.

All I'd done was ask Kenny to get some figures together.

I wanted the figures before I discussed anything with you.

Well, why didn't you tell me that?

Because I shouldn't have to explain myself to you.

I mean, you come in loaded for bear

and I want to get stubborn.

So, you might as well know right now

I lent some money to Richard too.

Oh. Gary.

That's what happens when I get challenged like that.

[sighs] Look, uh, sit down, sit down.

[sighs]

Look, the money was left to me.

Now, I agree you got a great head for business

and we work well together and you're right.

We should discuss things and be in sync

before we go forward on anything.

But I'm not gonna let that money run my life

the way it ran my father's and brother's lives.

I'm not gonna give myself to the money the way they did.

The money is there to add pleasure, not to run it.

I absolutely agree.

And I'm not going to let you run my life either.

I don't want to run your life.

I want us to run our lives together, that's all.

Besides, I never liked the guys I could push around.

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

Man, I'm here, you want me to fight?

No, you don't.

[chuckles]

I've made so many mistakes, I, I don't need another one.

This isn't mistake.

Trust me.

[music continues]

[insects chirping]

[instrumental music]

[sighs] There are times in a girl's life

when only milk and cookies will do.

You really want that job, don't you?

There'll be others.

Some things are more important, like family.

Being there for those you love.

[Joe] 'Like love.'

You think I'm in love?

I've seen you be irrational, erratic, elated

and, uh, depressed all in the course of five minutes.

Yeah.

I'd say you're in love.

He doesn't love me, you know.

How could he? He hasn't the slightest idea who I am.

Tell him.

Can't tell Mack anything.

Not him.

He knows everything already.

What?

[chuckles] Cookie..

...you're calling him arrogant and prideful.

And you're the one who's confused.

[Joe] 'You're the one who's not admitting to it.'

'You're lonely.'

'You miss him.'

'You're unhappy when you're not together.'

And only you and I know about it.

And..

[exhales]

...darling...you're at a time in your life

when a big brother and milk and cookies

in the middle of the night are not all you need for comfort.

[instrumental music]

I'm really gonna miss you, you know?

I..

I'm not going anywhere.

[smacks lips] Yeah, you are.

You can go home now.

Okay?

This one has a lot of...oak in the nose.

Oak in your nose.

[chuckles]

[paper rustling]

You're right. Oaky nose.

- What's that? - Gary's check.

Oh, thanks for bringing it by.

I also brought along the terms

of the agreement for your signature.

Oh, sure, but I-I thought it was a friendly loan.

[chuckles] Oh, no.

No, Richard.

Oh, is that a friendly loan? Well, that's alright.

Uh, you know, things should be done in a business like..

Gary didn't say anything about this.

Well, I'm handling our business affairs now.

Yeah, I know, but this paragraph says that-that--

[Abby] 'We can foreclose if you..'

'...don't make your payments promptly.'

So, for all intents and purposes, we're partners now.

Gary know it's being handled this way?

- Your business is with me. - 'Yeah, but I can't sign this.'

I mean, this gives you control of my whole restaurant.

[dramatic music]

[scoffs]

I'm gonna call Gary.

Richard...I promise you..

...if you call Gary, you'll never see this money.

So, Gary doesn't know?

[Abby] 'Look, you know Gary, and you know me.'

And I'm telling you..

...if you don't sign this note, you won't see this money.

I could be wrong, of course, but, um..

...do you want to take that chance?

[music continues]

[door closes]

[birds chirping]

[engine whirring]

[car door opens]

- Mack, I was just on the-- - Okay.

[car door closes]

Okay, I've been thinking about this all night

and I figured out why we jumped on one another

so much this weekend.

It's because we're scared.

We both know that this can become very serious.

And we're both ready to jump ship.

Well, that's what I was just on my way--

You know, I've never met a woman

who's gotten to me as much as you do.

And I don't particularly like getting gotten to like this.

Well, that's it. Those are the facts.

- Me too. - You too what?

My feelings for you scare me to death.

Like, if I allow myself to feel all this

I could get hurt, real hurt

so, I think maybe I'm looking for things to jump on to

um, criticize about you, to protect myself.

To keep from taking the risk.

That's exactly what you're doing.

- Well, you're doing it too. - I didn't say I wasn't.

[door opens]

- Bye, mother! - Diana!

[birds chirping]

[Karen] 'Hey, isn't that one of my cars?'

That car's from the showroom. Hey, wait a minute.

[chuckles] Look, look..

[tires screeching]

[engine whirring]

Hey, come on, look

I was going to suggest another crack at camping.

Camping?

[instrumental music]

- Where are the boys? - School.

[chuckles]

[chuckles]

- One more thing. - You name it.

Oh, we've got to stop fighting like this.

[Mack] 'What do you mean, we?'

[ending theme]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]