06x04 - A Little Help

[bunniefuu]

When are you gonna tell him, mama?

It won't do him any good.

I waited 30 years for your love.

Look, I know what you're thinking.

Well, you'd be surprised. Abby will not be a problem.

Well, you don't mind if I adopt

a wait-and-see attitude, do you?

She never stopped loving you.

You have to believe that.

Why are you telling me all this?

I'm your mother, Joshua.

I saved your life politically, you saved mine.

We're even.

It's over.

I could hurt you just as easily as I helped you.

[theme music playing]

[mellow music playing]

[man 1] Testing, one, two, three.

Testing, one, two, three. Okay.

Testing. Testing. Is that okay for you, Bob?

Roger, is that fine? Okay, great.

[male reporter] Miss Ewing, tell us why...

[clamoring]

Mrs. Ewing, do you think

the election will benefit the Lotus Point project?

-What actually have in the-- -Please. Please.

-This better be good. -I think we can count on it.

[camera shutters clicking]

For some time now, there's, uh, been a number of questions

raised by the press

surrounding my abduction by the Wolfbridge group.

And more specifically about the events leading to my rescue.

Well, the experience was a terrifying one for me

and one that I've tried to put out of my mind.

But, uh, I thought it appears wrongly now

that the headlines would fade if given enough time.

I want to, for my sake, for sake of my family ...

I want Taylor to do the follow-up on this.

The sh**ting of Mark St. Claire by Gregory Sumner

was in direct response...

Listen, as soon as you get a sampling

of the public reaction to the woman's statement,

I want you to call me. Yeah.

...an act of self-defense.

Mr. Sumner had no choice in the matter. None.

There was no time for negotiation or deliberation.

Where are you going?

[Abby] No time to seek alternatives.

I don't know.

You know, Mack, I'm not buying it.

But you're not interested in this.

I mean, the woman is clearing Sumner

and you're acting like it doesn't concern you.

Yeah, what can I tell you.

If it means that much to you, why aren't you there?

Well, I'll tell you, MacKenzie, I thought about it.

But then, I thought I might look kind of stupid

questioning the policies of my own management.

What are you talking about?

[sighs]

The Ewing's bought my station.

[laughs]

Tell me about it.

[indistinct chatter on TV]

[exhales]

Gregory Sumner acted in the only way possible.

I owe him my life.

[reporter] Assemblyman Sumner. Assemblyman Sumner.

Was this statement made at your request?

[Greg] No, it was not.

We made a promise to Mrs. Ewing

that her ordeal would not be exploited

for the benefit of my campaign.

That's all I have to say on the subject.

[female reporter] Mrs. Ewing, were there any words exchanged

between St. Claire and the Assemblyman

before the sh**ting took place?

Well, it all happened very--

Well, I realize that,

but to the best of your recollection,

did anything else happen?

-Thank you all very much. -[male reporter] Mrs. Ewing--

Mrs. Ewing, now if I can just have one more...

[clamoring]

What does your doctor say about you going back to work so soon?

The sooner the better.

Well, I'm no doctor, but it seems awfully fast to me.

-Val, Lotus Point is half mine. -What?

I can't just sit back and, and be a silent partner.

-I know that. -I have to get involved.

It bothers you, that I'll be working with Gary, doesn't it?

No, it doesn't.

And Abby... Why shouldn't it bother her?

I've seen Abby stab you in the back before,

and I'm just afraid you're setting yourself up

for that all over again.

She can always stab me in the back, if I turn my back.

But I'm not going to do that anymore.

Good night, guys.

Jane. I wish you had called.

I would have loved to have met you at the airport.

Well, this was sort of a last-minute decision.

Is Mary Frances all right?

-Mary Frances is fine. -Is something wrong?

Is something wrong?

I don't have the energy to play this out right now.

Greg?

Greg, everything's wrong.

All this mystery, the split with Mack McKenzie,

this business with Wolfbridge, whatever that was.

I am not a k*ller. I hope you know that.

-I don't know anything anymore. -Yes, you do.

You know me. Nothing's changed.

I'm the same guy I was before, after the election--

The election. [sighs]

Winning the election has become your whole life,

an end in itself.

The end was in Sacramento!

I was dying there, and you saw that.

All of my lofty ideas, celebrated principles,

and lousy integrity were beginning to atrophy.

There are only so many wonderful works

a fella can do in the State Assembly, you know?

Well, I've had that nonsense.

It's gotten me absolutely nowhere.

Yeah. It's gotten you a lot of respect.

Respect? Who the hell cares about respect?

Respect doesn't make anything happen.

Power is what makes things happen,

and power is in Washington, and that's where I gotta be.

That's where I am going to be.

And damn the price?

No, not damn the price. Pay the price.

[mellow music playing]

[sighs] Greg?

Are you staying here tonight?

Listen to me.

I want to know what's happened. I can deal with it.

I can't with surprises.

I don't want to wake up one morning

and find out hat we're in the center

of some awful scandal.

I don't want Mary Frances subjected to that.

So, if, if you're in trouble,

if we're in trouble, I want to know.

We're not in trouble.

Believe me, we're not in trouble.

I may have made a few bad judgment calls,

I'll admit to that, but I haven't done anything wrong.

You've got nothing to worry about.

It's great to see you. I'm glad you came here.

Where's Joshua, mama?

Uh, I think, he went over to Laura's.

-Laura's? -Mm.

Why?

I didn't ask him.

When are you going to tell him, Mama?

I'm not going to tell him.

You can't let him go on believing

that his mother is dead.

It's better this way.

I know you love him.

-I ache for him. -You love him, mama.

It won't do him any good.

What do you mean it won't do him any good?

How can you say that to me?

I waited 30 years for your love, we worked it out, didn't we?

[melancholic music playing]

What did you hope to find out from Lilimae?

Anything, really.

My father spoke so little of my mother,

I was hoping to get some sense of her, I guess.

Do you want me to wait outside? No, it's okay.

Has she, uh, has she been of help to you?

She didn't really like my mother very much.

Well,

I don't think she really cares for me very much either.

So, what are you going to do? Are you going to go back home?

No.

[exhales]

Val told me that I could stay here as long as I want to.

I like it here.

I was thinking of getting my own place

and, uh, finding a job.

Maybe Lilimae just needs some time to get used to you.

-I got to get to work. -Oh, right.

You know, you should come to Isadora's

and hear me sing sometime.

That's where I work.

Yeah, I'd like, I'd like to.

I'm glad you decided to stay.

[upbeat music playing]

Oh, Garry!

[Gary laughs]

-What do you think? -Oh, what do you think I think?

[both laugh]

When the architects told me

they could fast-track this part of the project,

I had my doubts they could do it.

Still maintain the quality we're after.

But they really came through. I mean, 20 days

ahead of schedule and under budget.

It's just magnificent.

-This is Robin. Robin, Karen. -Hello, Robin. How are you?

Hi, I've been looking forward to meeting you.

-Good. -Welcome aboard.

-Thank you. -Come here, come here.

I wanna show you something.

-This stream... -Yes.

This stream was the biggest challenge of the whole site.

I didn't want them to divert it

in order to make room for these offices.

I mean, it drove the contractor crazy.

-Oh, I bet. -But he made it work.

-I love it. I just love it. -[Cherry] Good morning.

Oh, Cherry.

Karen, this is Cherry, my assistant.

-Hello, Cherry. Thank you. -Heard a lot about you.

Listen, did those contracts come in on the landscaping?

They were on your desk along with the other sketches

-you asked for. -Oh, great.

-Can I get you some coffee? -Yes.

-Black, right? -Yes.

Let me talk. Come here, let me show you something.

You ready?

This is yours.

I hope you like it.

Oh, Gary.

He hopes I like... Well, it isn't...

It isn't Knots Landing Motors,

-but, you know... -[Gary laughs]

I went ahead and had it furnished.

-If you, uh, want to make me... -Oh, it's terrific.

-You like it, huh? -Yes, I like it.

Oh, good.

Why don't you go sit down over here, get settled in.

I've scheduled some interviews

for your new secretary later today.

And when you feel like it, take a walk around the grounds.

Good. Gary.

Where's Abby's office?

-Right next door. -Right next door.

Look, I know what you're thinking,

but we can make this work.

Yeah. We're going to make it work.

Well, you be surprised. Abby will not be a problem.

Well, you don't mind if I adopt a wait-and-see attitude, do you?

[both laugh]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

-[Greg] Appreciate your help. -I bet you.

She's all right.

They wouldn't put me through to you.

You know, you're going to have to speak to your people.

They're only following orders.

Listen, I don't think we should, uh...

I don't think it's a good idea for us to work together anymore.

What? [laughs]

That's a different tune, isn't it?

You didn't feel that way

when you asked me to exonerate you.

By the way, you were wonderful last night.

This morning's polls prove it out, thank you.

And you think that's it?

I saved your life, politically. You saved mine.

We're even.

Am I getting through to you?

I think it's over.

I could hurt you just as easily as I helped you.

To an extent, that was true.

Until you made that speech last night.

Hey, I'd like to say it's been great, but...

I hope this doesn't affect

the way you're going to vote on the 6th.

After all, this is a horse race,

and I still can use every vote I can get.

[dramatic music playing]

Go.

[exhales sharply]

[mellow music playing]

Joshua?

-Good morning. -Will you be gone long?

Um, no, just outside.

I told Val that I wanted to help out around here,

so I'm going to take care of your lawn.

Oh, that's nice.

Still making those baby blankets, huh?

Hmm.

They're beautiful.

Well, I better get to it.

Joshua?

Your mother didn't die when you were a baby.

What?

She, she knew she'd make you and your father miserable

if she stayed.

I don't believe you.

She knew she couldn't live

the kind of life your father wanted.

She couldn't be the kind of person he wanted her to be.

She-she tried, but... she just couldn't make it work.

She knew you'd be better off with him.

So, she left.

But she never stopped loving you.

You have to believe that.

Why are you telling me all this?

It was the most painful thing she ever did.

She suffered for it.

She's never stopped suffering.

Do you know where she is?

No, never mind.

I don't want to know where she is.

I'm your mother, Joshua.

Joshua!

[door closes]

[cries]

[Val] Don't worry, mama. He'll be back.

Abandoning him was bad enough. What I did today was worse.

It was a mistake to tell him the truth.

No, mama. It was not a mistake.

Shhh.

I was wrong to listen to you, Valene.

Mama, stop that. You were not.

He just needs time to sort things out.

And when he comes back, then you'll make him understand.

How?

-I can't face him. -All right, mama.

Then I will help you.

Yes, I will.

I will, mama.

[mellow music playing]

Excuse me.

What would I say about having some research done?

Who are you?

The new owner.

Aha.

[dog barks]

I seem to make everyone nervous around here, don't I?

That's because you're the new management,

and they think you're getting ready to clean house.

There won't be any changes.

I've been the investigative reporter here for...

a little over four years.

And in that time, we've had three takeovers,

including yours.

And each time, the new management

brought in their own people,

and they all said the same thing you did.

[laughs]

Listen, uh, I understand that you're the resident expert here

on Bob Caulfield.

I covered his political career.

Actually, I'm, uh,

I'm more interested in his personal background.

Squeaky clean.

That's not what I've been led to believe.

Who's your source?

Listen, I think you'd save us a lot of time

if you tell me specifically what you're looking for.

Caulfield's medical history.

What about 'em?

He had some problems in the mid '60s.

I'd like to know what they were.

I'm afraid, I don't recall.

But you'll find out.

I'll see what I can dig out.

It's important that I find out quickly.

[Tom] Okay.

[Ben] Hiya, boss. Wait. Wait a minute.

Boss?

You don't mean that this, this is your...

So, it seems.

[quirky music playing]

Our outdoor tennis courts are already in place.

By the end of the month, we'll have three indoor courts

ready for use, and after that, an additional three.

But I, uh, I kind of want to hold off on those

until we get the rest of the facilities up to speed.

I took this golf course and tried to blend it in

with the rest of the area.

I think he did a pretty good job.

-You okay? -Oh, why?

Well, we've been doing a lot of walking here.

-Yeah. -Uhm...

Look, why don't we call it a day? This can wait.

Are you kidding? At this rate,

you'll have the entire project planned without me.

You were going to show me the plans to phase two.

Well, they're just sketches, really.

But there's still plenty of time to make some changes

-if you've got any ideas. -Good.

Okay, in this phase,

we're going to complete all our sports facilities

and double the capacity of our guest quarters.

How much time are we talking about before this phase begins?



-Can't we speed it up? -What's the hurry?

No hurry.

[Mack] Look, Jane, I don't know what you want me to say.

[Jane] I just want you to say,

"Jane, you're in a lot of trouble, so get ready."

Or, "Jane, you have nothing to worry about."

Anything to get me out of this vacuum

that I'm living in.

[Mack] I'm the last guy in the world

that you want to talk to about marriage analysis.

[Jane] Mack, this isn't about my marriage.

-It isn't? -God, no.

I mean, I'm still Mrs. Sumner, wife, mother.

But if our lives are about to blow up

in full view of the whole world,

I want to know. I want to be prepared.

What does Greg say?

Greg says there's nothing to worry about.

Should I believe him?

I don't know. He used me.

He got in bed with some pretty bad characters.

Bad judgment, maybe. That's what he said.

But not the stuff in the scandal.

The k*lling was.

We'll probably never know what happened there.

-Do you believe his story? -Do I believe him? No.

But I don't believe him as a k*ller, either.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

You have, uh, what a project going on out here.

Well, it isn't exactly the vision I had

for Lotus Point, but it'll do.

You know, your, uh, notes

on the Caulfield medical problem confuse me.

He dropped out of graduate school in '65,

uh, kidney problems,

but I don't see any follow-up on that.

What's to follow-up?

He was hospitalized for three months.

Did you talk to his physician?

But of course, he couldn't reveal the specific nature

of Caulfield's problem, but he led me to believe

that the illness was strictly routine.

Three months is hardly routine.

Mrs. Ewing, what are you looking for?

You know, I don't see any, um, name for his physician.

It was Waxman, Daniel Waxman.

He has an office up in the palisades.

Would you like me to speak to him again?

No, no. That won't be necessary. I'm sure it was nothing.

Well, as soon as Eric gets the hang of these figures,

I won't have to impose on you

to bring these books here, Marcia.

Hey, with Eric's talent for numbers,

I should only have to come to the three, 400 times.

It's okay. I don't mind, really.

-Bye. -Bye.

-[Laura] Hi. -Hi.

Uh, company, Karen.

[Laura] Hi.

Hi.

I-I was just going over the KLM books

and-and these plans for Lotus Point.

Yeah, I was surprised to hear you had gone back to work.

How's it going?

Well, I-I think it's going to be fine.

You know, I-I tried to see you in the hospital, but--

Oh, that's okay. I know.

I didn't want to see anyone while I was there.

[sighs]

Look, I know I've done some pretty stupid things

in the past few months, and I...

I've done some things that have hurt people.

I mean, there's nothing I can do to change what's happened,

but I really would like to put all that behind us.

I'd like that.

So, you are okay? How are you and Mack?

[sighs]

Let's talk about you. I'd really rather not.

Um, well, I'm-I'm not seeing Gregory Sumner anymore.

I don't know how I let that go on as long as I did.

Looking for a job.

Basically, I'm just trying to put

the pieces of my life back together again.

Do you have any leads for work?

-Yeah, a couple. -Good.

Laura?

If there's anything I can do to help you.

-I really missed you. -Oh, I missed you, too.

[sniffs]

[rock music playing]

♪ No more timing ♪

♪ Each tear that falls from my eyes ♪

♪ I'm not hiding ♪

♪ The remedy to cure This old heart of mine ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ If I can't hold you tonight ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ 'Cause you know how to hold me just right ♪

♪ Moving sidewall ♪

♪ I don't see under my feet ♪

♪ Climbing up from down here below ♪

♪ Where the streets see me lonely for you ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ If I can't hold you tonight ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ 'Cause you know how to hold me just right ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ I'm gonna press my lips against you ♪

♪ And hold you to me ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ I know you got me spellbound what else can it be? ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ If I can't hold you tonight ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ 'Cause you know how to hold me just right ♪

♪ Oh, I can dream about you ♪

♪ If I can't hold you tonight ♪

♪ I can dream about you ♪

♪ 'Cause you know how to hold me just right ♪

♪ Oh, I can dream about you ♪

[audience applause]

[upbeat music playing]

Hi. I'm glad you came by.

Is it always like this here?

Well, I guess a little crazier.

-How do you like it? -Well, I wouldn't know.

I haven't been to that many bars to be able to judge.

-You wanna sit down? -No. I-I better go.

How come?

Well, I came here 'cause I wanted to talk to you,

but, uh, this doesn't look like a very good time.

Oh, we've only got one more set to play,

and it's not gonna be that much longer

if you wanna hang around. We can talk later or...

Oh, come on. [laughs]

[Carl] Mrs. Ewing, I don't know about this.

I think I'd better talk to Greg.

Carl, uh,

you know if Greg could ask you himself, he would,

but for obvious reasons, he can't be directly involved.

Everything's gonna have to go through me.

[mellow music playing]

Here's the name and address of Caulfield's doctor.

It's gonna have to be done quickly.

You know this could have a direct bearing

on the outcome of Greg's campaign.

You know what you're asking me to do--

No, no, no, no, no.

What Greg is asking you to do.

And believe me, we'll be very grateful.

We don't wanna let Greg down, do we?

We can't.

I'll do what I can.

[Lilimae] It was a difficult time for us.

Jonathan's congregation was small and very poor.

The two of us were trying to hold it together

as best we could.

Joshua was just an infant.

He needed most of my attention,

but Jonathan kept giving me more and more to do.

Come on, mama. It's late.

I was in charge of the choir, of course.

They were a sorry bunch.

Most of them were half hungry.

It's amazing they had the strength to sing at all.

But they wanted to please Jonathan, much as I did.

And we rehearsed and rehearsed

for this big Easter Sunday gathering,

Jonathan had planned.

[mellow music playing]

Well, that choir sang their hearts out for Jonathan.

Somehow it all came together.

And the sound was so beautiful.

To this day, I know it was.

When we finished the program, Jonathan just sat there...

silent, for the longest time.

And then he got up and left without a word.

It wasn't good enough.

I wasn't good enough.

I never forgave him for that.

For the way he made those people feel that day,

for the way he made me feel.

I could never live up to his expectations.

He always wanted more of me than I could give,

more than anyone could give.

I couldn't live with that, that constant disappointment

with everything I touched.

Even for Joshua's sake.

I'm never going back there.

Don't you want to know the whole story?

I don't care what her story is.

What are you going to do now?

You know, you could come back to Laura's and...

Well, maybe in the morning, everything will be clearer.

No.

Thank you.

I'll be all right.

You know, running away is not going to help anything.

I like you... a lot.

And I just wish that I had more time to get to know you.

[footsteps receding]

Hello, Jonathan?

It's Lilimae.

I-I know it's terribly late.

Well, of course, I-I mean, early.

But I-I thought you should know.

Yes, he did.

He is.

I don't know how, Jonathan.

Yes, he knows now.

[sighs]

Well, not well...

I-I thought I could make him understand, but...

I-I just wanted to be sure he's all right.

I-If he calls you...

Well, thank you, Jonathan. Oh, Jonathan.

It's-it's good to hear your voice.

You-you've done a wonderful job with Joshua.

I-I see a lot of you in him.

And I'm... I'm grateful.

Well, I-I better let you go.

You call me.

Where did you get this?

You know I can't reveal my sources.

I don't understand the problem.

There is no problem.

I'm not gonna let this story air.

Caulfield was institutionalized

for severe psychological problems.

The public has got a right to know.

I think we all agree that this is an important story.

We may not like it,

but we do have an obligation to air it.

I make that decision.

It's been checked and double-checked.

Oh? Then you've gone to Caulfield with this?

Don't you think he should be confronted?

-Ben, the story is solid. -Is it news, or is it not?

It is news, if it's true.

I'm not convinced it is.

I'm convinced.

[Mack] You know, Tom, come to think of it,

there's an position open on my staff for you.

-Yeah? -[Mack] Yeah.

Thanks, but no thanks. I think it'd be great.

I want you back on my team.

Look, I don't want you to take this the wrong way,

but you're crazy.

Last time I hooked up with you, I almost got k*lled.

-That was the last time. -Yeah.

Well, it's not that I don't appreciate it, Mack.

-I'm-I'm a lawyer, you know? -Was.

That's right. I was a lawyer. You're right.

If I can't do the law, what am I gonna do?

Well, maybe you still can.

I was disbarred, Mack. Remember?

Yeah, I know. I know.

Yeah, the other day,

I had a meeting with the review board,

and your name came up.

So, I just reminded them of the contribution you made

in breaking Wolfbridge, you know?

There's a possibility, slim,

but there's a possibility you can be reinstated.

Wait a minute.

There's a catch.

-Catch? -Yeah.

There's no catch. You just work for me.

-Right. -Come on, Tom.

One year, that's all I ask.

You work for me for one year,

and then you can do whatever you like.

Just take off.

-If you want it. -Yeah.

No pressure.

Look, you decide.

Ahh.

I hope I don't regret this.

[laughs]

Come to think of it, you might.

-I'm gonna need a drink. -Hey, yeah.

[wavers crashing]

[Valene] I've been worried about you.

Mama's been worried about you, too.

How did you know I was here?

I don't know.

This is where I would have come.

I'm leaving.

I didn't come here and stop you.

I know how you feel.

I do.

She left me, too.

It was a long time ago, but...

You never really get over it.

She's a beautiful woman, Joshua.

I know it doesn't seem that way to you right now, but... she is.

I just... wish that you would take the time

to find that out for yourself.

I have a friend who lives in Utah.

I'm gonna go stay with him for a while.

Okay.

Would you just come back with me?

Just to tell her goodbye.

I'm glad I met you, Val.

I hope I get to see you again someday.

Then don't go.

I know you mean so very much to her, and...

I really could use a brother myself right now.

[dramatic music playing]

Goodbye, Val.

Joshua...

Representative Caulfield?

Is it true?

Yes.

Then I can't stop the story, sir.

I can promise you enough time

to make an announcement on your own.

I'd appreciate that.

You know, it happened so long ago.

I was very young.

My recovery was so complete, I'd almost forgotten about it.

[whispering]

Promise of yours comes a little late, Ben.

The story just ran on your network.

[mellow music playing]

Assemblyman Sumner,

what's your reaction to the Caulfield story?

What story is that, Frances?

His bout with a psychological disorder.

His treatment included electroshock therapy.

Would you care to comment on that?

Well, I'm not familiar with this story.

Um, of course, if there's any truth to it,

I think it's most unfortunate

that it's been released at this time.

Bob Caulfield's credentials are impeccable.

I don't think that his medical history

should be any part of this campaign.

If you'll excuse me until I've had, uh,

more time to review these allegations,

then I'll make a formal statement.

[male reporter] Do you believe,

you know, how the election wrapped up?

Well, I thought it was doing pretty well up until now.

[male reporter] If elected, what's your first action?

Hold up, boys. No one gets past here.

Come on, give us a break.

Give Mr. Sumner a break.

Did you hear that?

I'm telling myself you had nothing to do with this.

-I didn't. -It's not working.

I don't write the news.

This kind of thing has happened too many times.

I'm telling you the truth.

I don't know what that means to you anymore.

Bus station.

Mama, it's not too late.

He just, he just needs some sign

that you care about him now.

-I'll never catch him in time. -Yes, you will, mama.

If you leave right now, you will.

No.

Mama, you can't let it end this way.

Don't...

-Have you found Mrs. Ewing yet? -I'm still trying.

Don't go.

Who authorized you to air the Caulfield story?

-You did. -Don't make me ask you again.

You said it yourself that if the story's true, it airs.

When I say it airs.

I misunderstood.

When you are about to destroy a man's career,

he deserves to be warned.

Or didn't that thought occur to you, Taylor?

It occurred to me, Ben. I didn't have any choice.

You can forget about Mrs. Ewing.

I won't be around long enough to take the call.

...track the phase two and three sports--

Oh, Gary. Gary, look at this.

If we fast-track the phase two and three sports facilities

the same way you handled the corporate offices,

we'll be able to save six months on the completion time.

We'll go over it in the morning.

I spoke with your architects.

They see no problem in this approach.

As a matter of fact, their projection

was a lot more optimistic.

Karen, I've got to get out to the ranch.

I think that they can save eight to ten months at the back end.

I didn't know. We wanted to cut that much time, I believe--

Ten months, Gary.

I mean, we should seriously consider this, don't you think?

I'll look at it tomorrow.

I thought this project was your first priority.

What's that got to do with anything?

Well, if there's something more pressing at the ranch,

-I guess you'd better go. -Okay, Karen, look,

-if it's that important-- -No, forget it. Tomorrow's fine.

Karen, first thing in the morning, okay?

Gary?

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Gary?

Gary, I'm dy...

I'm dying.

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[crying]

I'm dying.

[women over PA] Number 656 for Salt Lake City

departing gate number three.

Final boarding call.

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[women over PA] Bus number 656 for Salt Lake City, Utah.

Now departing gate number three.

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Joshua!

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Who broke this Caulfield story, you know that?

You know?

Congratulations.

Caulfield's loss is your gain. It's no contest now.

It's not, it's not Jeffrey's fault.

I, uh, I told him we had important matters to discuss.

-Well, I think you're mistaken. -I've got to hand it to you.

The Caulfield plant was brilliant.

I had this election wrapped up. I didn't need that story.

Going after a Caulfield like that's outrageous.

When I find out who leaked that story,

I'm going to wring their neck.

Maybe I can help you.

You leaked it.

But don't worry. Everything's taken care of.

Your secret is safe with me.

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