06x06 - Truth and Consequences

[bunniefuu]

-[soft music playing] -[paper rustling]

[clatters]

[keyboard clacking]

[whispers] Val note?

[Ben] Dear Val, I know we've said it over and over

that we love each other.

And maybe I owe you an apology for not being true to my word.

I really thought I'd be able to handle it.

I guess, sometimes we try to convince ourselves

of what we want to believe, and it only goes so far.

I meant to understand and accept, but I couldn't.

I know we've said it over and over

that the problem is Gary,

that he's always been there between us.

I don't think a day goes by that I don't reconsider.

If it were just that you still love Gary,

I could hope that someday that would pass.

The thing that won't pass

that will never change

and that I don't think I will ever be able to accept

is that Gary is the father of your babies.

[dramatic music playing]

[cricket chirping]

[sighs]

[melancholy music playing]

-[Abby] Hi. -Oh, how are you?

[Abby] I remembered something I had to do down at the station.

Well, you missed the best part of the party.

[sighs] I didn't think I'd be quite so long.

Governor was here. He wanted to meet you.

[sighs] I'm sorry I missed him.

Come here.

[both grunt]

-What's the matter? -Oh, nothing.

I just still wound up from all the excitement,

-I guess. -Ah.

Well, why don't we go home, crawl into bed,

and, um, unwind?

[sighs] Good idea.

-Problem? -Huh?

-At the station? -Oh, no.

I, uh, I just had to listen to some copy

for a taping they're doing,

and the only copy was in Ben Gibson's office.

[sighs] Ben.

Man, I don't understand that guy.

Why?

Well, I guess there's still such a thing as honor.

I mean, if Valene were having my babies,

I couldn't turn my back on her like that.

Couldn't drag me away from her.

Whoever released this highly sensitive

and confidential material to the public

should be severely punished.

Not only for their tacky methods,

but for spoiling the fun of the voters

by forcing the candidates to come out here

and make nice when in actuality

we should be at each other's throat over these issues.

So what I'd like to suggest is that we forget the past

and focus our...

That took real courage.

[sighs]

I think maybe I've been too hard on you, Greg.

In my thoughts, I mean.

I...

I've forgotten how to love you.

Greg, I'm trying to apologize.

Don't apologize.

You don't even know what to apologize for.

You don't know what's going on in this campaign.

For that matter, in my life,

you don't know anything anymore.

If you don't know what you're talking about,

do me a favor and shut up.

[melancholy music playing]

[door opens and closes]

[sighs deeply]

I'm not so sure

your man's gonna win this election.

Oh, he better win.

It's a growing backlash to the Caulfield story.

Lots of sympathy for Caulfield.

But the man has publicly admitted

that he had a nervous breakdown.

Greg k*lled the man.

A lot of voters are bothered by that.

Cancels any advantage he might have gained

by the Caulfield story.

But the election's in two days.

Sumner's lucky. If the vote were two weeks away, he'd lose it.

Oh, well, I've got problems on every front.

Look, I'm not trying to alarm you.

I know that.

I've got this beautiful resort here

which shows every indication of being a moneymaker.

Scott, you're a lawyer.

One of the best.

Well, tell me,

[sighs deeply]

if my husband had made another woman pregnant, what could I do?

Legally, I mean.

-Legally, nothing. -Nothing.

[sighs]

I suppose she could demand child support.

-Sure. -A lot?

-Or rich. -[sighs]

What I really need to know is...

could that child be named heir ahead of me?

If she can prove paternity or your husband admits to it.

He didn't even know about it.

He doesn't know?

[sighs] I've got to keep her away from him.

I'll drive Joshua to Lotus Point, Mama.

I need to see Gary. Just be a minute, Joshua.

What do you need to see Gary for, Val?

[Val] I need to talk to him, Mama.

Did Gary say what kind of a job he had in mind for you?

Well, I don't think he knows exactly.

To tell you the truth, I think he's inventing a job

-because I'm Val's brother. -Oh?

He didn't say so, but we did talk a lot about Val

at the Lotus Point opening.

It would be so nice to work at Lotus Point.

I think the job he has in mind is on his ranch.

-[Val] You're ready, Joshua? -Yeah.

Go ahead.

What did you say you were going to see Gary for?

To talk, Mama.

Talk.

[sighs]

I want you to anchor from Sumner's headquarters.

That's great. Who's covering Caulfield headquarters?

I've got Isaac on it.

And Bob and Hughie will be backing you up.

I talked with Carol, Sumner's appointment secretary.

-How'd that go? -Great.

I've got a terrific bottle of white wine for tonight.

I hope you like it.

I don't drink while I'm working.

Maybe we won't work.

-Hi, Mack. -Hi.

Mack.

Ben.

-So that's P.K. Kelly, huh? -You've seen her on television

-a hundred times. -You sly dog, you.

I got the tape you wanted. What was it?

-Gary Loader, right? -[Mack laughs]

What are you guys up to anyhow?

It's not for me. It's for Tom Jezik.

He's hoping something in here might jar his memory.

-And then what? -This is not leading anywhere.

Well, then what did you want it for?

In a couple of days, you'll be covering

the election of Gregory Sumner.

[sighs]

You think he's going to win?

[snickers] Don't you?

So you're going to be taking old P.K. Kelly to lunch?

-No! -Good, you can take me.

[soft music playing]

-[soft music playing] -[bird chirping]

-They could do it. -I know.

[Abby sighs]

-Oh, it was wonderful. -I'm glad you liked lunch.

Thank you.

Talk to you soon.

-[Scott] Okay. -[car engine starting]

[sighs]

-Valene. Hi. -Hi, Abby.

Karen didn't tell me you were coming out today.

I didn't come out here to see Karen.

-Oh, no? -No, I'm waiting for Gary.

-Was anything wrong? -No.

Is there anything I could help you with?

No, thank you, Abby. It's personal.

[melancholy music playing]

I just want to know what you think

is the matter with Karen.

[sighs] It's hard to say.

But, Gary, you see her out here every day.

I know, and she's all business.

Does she talk to you about Mack?

[Val] No, never. I mean, it's everything but.

She never, ever mentions him.

It's... I don't know, it's almost spooky.

Yeah, she's pretending she isn't married.

I know.

She needs to be together with Mack.

[sighs]

I don't know if he could

[sighs]

bring her to a senses, ask her for a divorce.

I think he's given up on her.

-What are we going to do? -[bird chirping]

-What? -Get them together again.

Yeah.

Oh, sure, she's nervous.

But it's hard for her to take it easy, though.

But driving all this way must have been tiring for her.

Well, I guess that she felt that it was important.

-Oh. -Helping me find my job.

-[bird chirping] -Oh.

I had my interview this morning, and I start work tomorrow.

-Here? -No, at the ranch.

[chuckles]

You don't look like a ranch hand to me.

Gary, honey, don't you think

that this is a terrible waste of talent?

I mean, Joshua's moved all the way out here

to start a new life,

and you're going to keep him stuck out on the ranch?

What's wrong with a little fresh air and sunshine?

Well, I'm happy for any work that I can get.

You know what? I could use you at Pacific World Cable.

Wouldn't you rather work in TV, something with a little glamour?

[chuckles] Well, what would I do there?

I don't know. Go for coffee, run errands.

At least there'll be some excitement.

Joshua, maybe you just need a little time to think it over.

Joshua, take as much time as you want.

Whichever one appeals to you is fine with me.

Well, thank you very much.

-Sure. -Hey, you know what?

Why don't you stop by the station tomorrow to see me?

There's going to be plenty going on,

all the election day pandemonium.

You'll love it.

-All right, I will. Thanks. -You're welcome.

Thank you.

[Cathy] Would you really relocate?

I don't know. It depends on the job.

You don't have to move to Santa Barbara

-to sell real estate. -Look, I'm just

going to hear what the guy has to say.

If the deal is half as good as it sounded

on the phone, you know...

Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

I really appreciate you watching the kids.

-Oh, sure. -I, uh...

I might take an extra day or two.

You know, I'm gonna leave it open, okay?

You should. Have a good time.

Be nice to have some time for myself. No responsibilities.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Listen, you wouldn't mind

if I had Joshua for dinner, would you?

No. If I were you,

I'd have Joshua for dinner as often as possible.

-Bye. -Bye.

[chuckles]

Admit it. You don't want Val's brother working for me.

Well, Gary, I don't think she had in mind for him

to become a cowboy. He's not a hick, you know.

-You're jealous. -[chuckles] Of what?

You want to keep me on a short leash?

-I'm flattered. -I'm going to soak your head.

I'll tell you what, take Joshua.

I'll let you worry about Val's family.

[gas fuming]

[bulldozer clanking]

[machinery buzzing]

Didn't Fletcher take him downtown

-from the mayor's reception? -I had to cancel it.

-He never showed up. -Send someone to the hotel.

I already checked with the front desk.

There's no messages either.

-What about Jane? -No one answers at the hotel.

[bulldozer clanking]

Maybe he caught a ride over there with Fletch.

[factory whistle blows]

There's the whistle.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Well, have you seen Greg?

Well, I thought he'd be here.

Nobody's seen him.

Do you have any idea where he might have gone?

No.

[gloomy music playing]

-[tranquil music playing] -[waves crash]

-Sensuous little wine? -Not for me, thanks.

Where is Sumner?

Maybe he staged his own kidnapping

to scare up some last-minute sympathy.

I'm serious, though. Is he missing or isn't?

He missed an appearance or two. That's it.

His people say he's around.

We haven't had any calls at the office,

no t*rror1st threats. Not a peep.

I don't want to start any crank notions either.

-So let it be. -I can't. It's news.

I mean, what is it?

When a senatorial candidate starts canceling engagements

two days before the election, that's news.

We'll run what we have on the seven o'clock report.

No. No, we'd better wait till tomorrow.

[sighs]

That clears the way for the wine, then.

No, thanks. Not for me.

We really should be getting back and stay on this story.

You wanted to get some fresh air, clear your head.

I thought a touch of wine,

a little ear-nibbling might do it.

[waves crash]

Kelly, you're one of the good guys.

I'll make it up to you.

-Mack, Mrs. Ewing is here. -Mrs. Ewing and company.

I see, I see. You look great.

-Are you still taking calls? -Yes, good night.

-You're off, gone. -Am I early?

You're right on time. Are you sure this food

-is going to be all right? -What do you mean?

-It's not Mexican, is it? -[phone ringing]

I mean if it was Mexican food, I'd have the babies tonight.

[chuckles] No. The Italian will be.

-Okay. -My stomach's been growling

-since I made the reservation. -Mine doesn't growl anymore.

It lurches.

-[chuckles] -[chuckles] MacKenzie.

Mack, do you know where Greg is?

No, should I?

He hasn't shown up for any of his appearances since lunch.

What could he be doing?

Do you want me to look for him?

-This isn't your problem. -I'll do it for you.

We've already looked everywhere.

If he comes to see you --

I doubt that. All he gets from me is abuse.

That's why he'd come. Abuse is what he's looking for.

[mellow music playing]

[crockery clanking]

-I'll take it. -Thank you.

Dance music.

Oh, yeah.

Well, I'll sit this one out, if you will.

[sighs] Something wrong?

No.

Joshua, ever since we...

ever since we were together at the Lotus Point opening,

and we kissed, I feel like you've been distant.

-Is something wrong? -Nothing.

I feel like whenever we get close, you pull away.

Is something the matter?

-This is all new to me. -Why?

For a lot of reasons.

Would you like to talk about it?

No.

[doorbell dings]

[mellow music continues playing]

[Cathy] Can I help you?

-Is the lady of the house here? -No, she's not.

What do you want?

I want to be the next leader of the free world.

How about you?

Laura's not here right now.

-Where is she? -[Cathy] She's on vacation.

Did she tell you not to tell me where she is?

No, she didn't.

But, uh, if she calls me, I'll tell her you were here.

Is there anything special you'd like for me to tell her?

Bye.

[door closes]

What am I supposed to do, Valene?

-I don't know. -Huh? What do you want me to do?

-I-- -Maybe you're right.

Maybe I should go charging in on my white stallion,

throw it across the back of my saddle,

-and ride it up into the sunset. -Would you stop?

-No. -Why don't you understand?

How many times can I ask her?

That's it. I'd buy it. We're finished. It's over.

I happen to know that she still loves you.

-[Karen] Maybe it's not his car. -No, it's his car, all right?

Well, what is he doing there?

[chuckles] Karen, Val, and Mack

-are friends, right? -Right.

Mack, she's just acting so different lately.

Well, being shut's a good reason than be acting different.

Okay.

Okay, fine. Look, I give up. I've tried all night.

[stutters]

Forget it. Just forget it.

I ate too much.

[both sigh]

She's probably got three baby showers lined up

for you already.

-[chuckles] -And that's great.

You'll have a wonderful time and I'm happy for you.

I'm happy for all of you.

[laughs]

Yeah, sure.

Mack...

would you consider taking my Lamaze classes with me?

-What? -Would you be my labor coach?

-Me? -Uh-huh.

-Why me? -[sighs]

I don't know.

You're special.

You know about everything.

I just really need someone to be with me when it happens.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

You still hear from him?

Not lately.

Think he's gotten the message?

[sighs] I hope so.

Good. Then divorce him.

-What? -You've heard me.

I'm trying to ease his misery, not put him through more.

Trying to ease your own misery, you mean?

Gary.

Sorry. I thought when you confided in me,

you wanted me to be honest with you.

-I do. -Okay.

You love the guy, but you're trying to spare him

the experience of watching you die.

Now, I don't agree with your reasoning,

but I'm not in your shoes.

I can't know what your thoughts are.

And I'm certainly not judging him.

-Oh, no? -No, as a matter of fact,

-I'm buying your decision. -[sighs]

If keeping Mack away is your plan,

then I think you should do it.

If you really think you can make it easier on him

by cutting him loose, then cut him loose. Divorce him.

I don't see how a lot of legal hocus-pocus

-and paperwork you make-- -That legal hocus-pocus

and paperwork are what make it real.

As long as you don't divorce him, you leave him room to hope.

You wanna know what I really think?

[Gary sighs]

I think you've stopped caring about Mack's feelings,

about what might really help him,

what might really ease his pain.

Maybe they don't matter to you anymore.

I think maybe you've gotten bogged down

in the nobility of it all.

You're right.

[gloomy music playing]

I'll divorce him.

The sooner the better.

[gloomy music playing]

[Ben] Sounds like terrific job security.

-Why'd you quit? -Mmm. Too much security.

The guy at the next desk actually said to me one day,

"Don't mess things up for me.

I've only got 16 more years left before I retire."

[chuckles]

Mm. I made you laugh.

Does that mean I can open the wine now?

No.

[door keys clanking]

Ben, I'll, uh, just take the dog for a walk.

Great.

[chuckles] Sit down.

I was just going to take Kelly home.

[door closes]

-How's Val? -She's doing great.

[clears throat] I've got to tell you,

I think you're the best thing on the news.

-Thanks. -Thanks, Mack.

[laughs] Any calls for me

-from Greg Sumner? -You know where he is?

Seems to be the question of the day? Anything on the news?

Oh, we're just sitting on it

until we find out one way or the other.

So, uh, how's Valene's book selling? Did she mention it?

No, she's got a million ideas.

She's asked me to be her Lamaze coach.

Oh, that's great, Mack.

-She did? -Yeah.

Well, I give up.

-Take me home, Gibson. -[door opens]

See you, Mack.

[door closes]

You know, she was talking about me going for coffee,

and that doesn't sound like very hard work.

Oh, I'm sure it'll be more than that.

The TV sounds like a fine job to me.

Two job offers in the same day.

You'll probably learn more working at the cable station.

-[Val] I don't believe you. -Huh?

[Val] I said I don't believe you.

Valene, I only want what's best.

After all the spiteful things that you have said about Abby?

I don't have to take this job. There will be other jobs.

My relations with Gary and his wife

haven't always been the best.

For a long time, I hated them.

But that's no reason why you shouldn't work for Gary or Abby.

I mean, I'm not one to hold a grudge.

I mean you can do a bad thing and still not be bad.

I learned that about myself from having you here.

And you...

if you can forgive me,

I'm not one to throw stones at anybody else.

Ooh, that looks good.

[soft music playing]

Hi. Come on in.

Should I call the police?

No. He's famous, Jane.

And if he was in any kind of trouble,

the whole country would know by now.

The night before the elections,

what if something's happened to him?

I don't think so.

When he stood up to Caulfield, I was proud of him.

I wanted to believe that he could change.

I hoped that my standing by him would help.

I must be a perfect fool.

Hey, you're nobody's fool.

His failures are his own, not yours.

Well, what is he thinking? What's he doing?

He's running for the moment.

Well, maybe what he's running from is me.

You know better than that.

[scoffs]

Yeah, he's running from himself.

[melancholy music playing]

[Tom] Well, but I can't assume.

Still our partner at Lotus Point.

Uh, limited.

Are you aware that Lotus Point

could come to a complete standstill?

-How? -Water, or the lack of it.

-Well, we have water. -Oh, district water.

Scarce and getting scarcer.

And Lotus Point has no plan beyond next year.

-Ah, but you do, right? -Heh.

Laura, I know more about moving water around than anyone alive.

I developed a plan for Lotus Point

that could expand its growth potential ten times or more.

But Gary Ewing does not want to expand Lotus Point.

Ewing? Ewing doesn't understand the value of a dollar.

He's never had to work for one.

Well, I'd still have to discuss it with him first.

Even for a limited partner,

ten times the growth can be meaningful.

You know, I've forgotten how really beautiful

Santa Barbara is.

Well, I don't want to get into it.

You're still undecided.

Yeah, well, I've read the transcripts

of Loader's trial.

I know more about the guy now

than when I was in prison with him,

and it makes less sense.

You went through all the tapes and the coverage

-that I got from Ben? -Yeah.

-Didn't help. -It's no big thing.

I'll tell the DA you came up empty.

No, Matt, look, something's wrong with this.

We have both handled cases

where we knew the client was dirty, right?

Right.

I'm telling you, Loader just wasn't a m*rder*r.

Forget it. Don't lose sleep over it, will you?

-It's a police matter anyway. -Yeah.

-[car door opens] -See you, manana.

-All right. -[car door closes]

[Val] I don't know. I mean, Mack doesn't hear

a word I say about Karen.

Or at least he just doesn't want to.

[Gary] Well, that's not the worst of it.

-[Val] What do you mean? -[Gary] Karen's gone

-to a divorce lawyer. -What?

The plan backfired on me.

Well, we just can't let her do that.

Oh, well, great. How are you going to stop her?

-You know how crazy she's been. -Well, fine then.

We're just going to have to be crazy right back at her.

What do you mean?

Well, I don't know. We're going to have to

go along with her, encourage her to get divorced,

uh, putting that down.

Well, we'll just point out all the advantages of being single.

-Oh. -Yeah.

[chuckles] Man, that is crazy.

What do you mean? Being single is crazy?

No, no, that's not what I meant.

That isn't all bad, you know?

You can argue the good side and the bad side about anything.

Mama did that about you for years.

Don't anymore, she likes you fine now.

-And both times she was right. -[laughs]

-She was. -Okay. What about Karen?

Well, if we keep pushing arguments for divorce,

well, I know Karen, and I know

that she's gonna start thinking about the opposite side.

[seagull cawing]

-I'll give it a shot. -Hmm.

I'm the one who's got the hardest job.

-What, putting Mack down? -Yep.

He's gonna be my label coach.

Let me tell you, it just brings out his nicest side.

[sighs] Wish I could have been the guy to help you out.

[tranquil music playing]

Thank you.

Oh, I'm sure Mr. Ewing will return shortly.

Both gentlemen are here. I gave them coffee twice.

I'm not going to start the meeting without Gary.

He said he'd be right back.

[sighs] Get me his incoming phone log.

I can't read your writing here.

Valene.

[gloomy music playing]

[Kelly] Maybe Mack could join us for a beer at Isadora's.

-[Ben] Mack? -[Kelly] Sure.

I doubt it.

The Lamaze class. I forgot. I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to bring up the sore subject.

Forget it. Again.

You're a tough nut to crack.

You know, you talked about Val

for 15 minutes straight yesterday.

-I don't mind that. -No?

No.

I can tell how much you don't mind it.

-Don't get mad. -I'm not mad.

Oh, right.

What are you doing here?

Why are you hanging around? You know where my head is.

You know, you've known where it is from the start.

What am I to you, a challenge?

A diversion.

Has it ever occurred to you I might be in the same boat

that you're in?

The old bugaboo, unrequited love.

[gloomy music playing]

I was involved with a guy pretty intensely.

We split up, and it's been tough.

Yeah.

That's sort of what attracted me to you.

Kindred spirit.

Plus, I'm, what the hell? I'm a modern woman, right?

You're a modern man.

[Kelly sighs]

We've both got broken hearts.

But we still have needs.

For company. Warmth.

Unrequited love?

Something like that.

Broken heart?

Yes.

You expect me to believe that?

Yeah. No.

I expected to pretend to.

I was worried about you.

-I'm fine. -I can see that.

I don't want to talk about this now, okay?

Greg, it's still not too late.

-Too late for what? -To pull out.

Listen, we've been through all of this before.

I know we've been through it, but take a look at yourself.

You're not handling it. You're coming apart.

I wanted to spend a little bit of time by myself,

so I disappeared. What's the big deal?

The big deal is today's the election, and you just left,

leaving a lot of people on your side worried

and on the spot.

So I'm back now.

You want to lose this election, Greg.

Can't you see that?

Spare me the street corner psych job, will you?

Is that what you think this is?

That's exactly what it is.

Look, I'm in a situation where everything possible

that could go wrong has gone wrong.

And I'm still standing

with a shot at winning this election.

I'll admit it, I made a lot of compromises.

I got in way over my head with the hard guys

and wound up k*lling one of them.

And that's not been an easy thing

for me to deal with.

So you're right, you're absolutely right.

There is a part of me that wants to be punished

like a bad little boy.

There's a part of me that wants to lose this election.

But that's the part of me that disappeared.

It is not the part of me that came back here.

No.

You're not going to make it, Greg.

[sighs] You may win the election.

You may even get to Washington.

But sooner or later, you'll lose.

You'll bring yourself down.

Pulling out now will be hard. I know that.

Waiting till later will be disastrous.

[gloomy music playing]

Why do you keep asking me if I'm sure?

I've known you for a long time, Karen.

I think I know you well enough

-to know-- -Good.

I don't want a stranger handling my divorce.

I think I know you well enough to know

when you're not leveling with me.

I'm just trying to make sense out of your decision.

I want to divorce Mack MacKenzie.

Does that seem nonsensical to you?

All right, what doesn't add up to you?

Don't I seem rational, clear headed?

Yes, too much so.

I've been doing this for a lot of years, Karen.

And almost always, my first job

is to get the client past the emotion

and to force her or him to be rational and clear-headed.

Well, I guess I'm just the exception that proves the rule.

Karen, I've also known you for a lot of years.

We shared a place in many a picket line.

Karen, you are pure emotion.

Get me the divorce, T.J.

[knocking on door]

Uh, Karen, could you...?

[chuckles] I'm sorry.

No, it's all right. We were just finishing.

You know my lawyer, T.J. Escott.

-Yeah. -Hi, Gary. How are you?

How are you doing? Okay, Karen,

well, I'll start proceedings in the morning, then.

-Take care. -All right. Thank you.

You're really gonna go through this, huh?

Yeah. You were right.

[gloomy music playing]

Yeah, I was right.

A year of campaigning is coming to an end here

at Sumner headquarters,

and the staff is still buzzing with energy.

Mid-afternoon exit polls indicated

the Caulfield-Sumner campaign was still too close to call.

I don't know, Greg. What do you think?

...now held by [inaudible] and Sumner.

This one if we lose, and this one if we win.

Greg, Greg, Greg, come here, look at this.

Not surprisingly, Robert Caulfield's strength

has been upstate

and in counties south of Los Angeles.

In populous urban precincts

where Sumner campaigns so strategically,

projections indicate

the assemblyman is gaining a substantial lead.

Looking good.

In three counties where last spring's reapportionment

was so bitterly contested,

Sumner now leads his opponent 2 to 1.

Call Carol and tell her we want to come down

on the floor at 9:30 to be on the tube at 10.

Greg.

What do you have for us...?

You better be ready by 8:30, just in case.

[ominous music playing]

It's been a long day.

The polls are closed now,

and our next senator has already --

[Gary] I just came from the office.

[sighs] Karen's lawyer was there.

I think she's really serious.

-About what? -About getting a divorce.

You mean she's really going to go through with it?

[chuckles] Yes, I think we underestimated her.

You haven't talked to him at all?

No, not lately.

You're going to take a job

and settle down in Knots Landing,

and maybe you should tell him. He is your father.

Well, I'm not so sure that I can do that.

Well, let me think about it tonight.

Now, I'll call you at the office tomorrow.

But we'll come up with something.

I hope so. I'm trying to think about this.

Bye-bye.

How can you hear this?

Sooner or later, you're going to have to talk to him.

I know.

It's like Judgment Day. Does anybody want anything?

No, thanks, sugar.

I don't know why, but I'd...

I'd feel much better if he'd call Jonathan.

-Valene. -Hm?

I said I'd feel much better if he called Jonathan.

You really think that's a good idea, Mama?

Oh, I don't honestly know.

Maybe you ought to just leave him alone.

You're scared of the man, right?

Josh was scared of the man.

Sounds to me like the sleeping dog you better let lie.

Well, that sleeping dog raised my son pretty well, I'd say.

But maybe you're right.

[sighs] I just hope he keeps on sleeping.

[crowd] Sumner! Sumner! Sumner!

Sumner! Sumner! Sumner!

Sumner! Sumner! Sumner!

[crowd cheering]

-[Greg] Thank you. -[crowd cheering]

Thank you.

I understand that all three of the networks

have projected us as winners. Is that correct?

[crowd cheering]

Well, then I assume we've won it.

[crowd cheering]

Thank you. Thank you.

This has been a rough campaign,

certainly the roughest I've ever been through.

And what has sustained me the most, I think,

in the long and sometimes dark hours,

are the faces that I've seen along the way

and the hope that I've seen reflected in those faces.

-[crowd cheering] -Yeah!

The children who have their whole lives ahead of them...

hope for a peaceful and prosperous future.

-Yeah! -[crowd cheering]

Our older citizens

who in their twilight years hope that their life's work

will adequately sustain them in their final years.

[crowd cheering]

The faces of all of the mothers and fathers who hope

that they'll be able to keep their families together.

The faces of the poor and the wealthy,

of the Black and the White, the Brown and the Yellow,

and the Red,

all of us together, the family of man.

[crowd cheering]

And so, I would like to dedicate the next six years of my life

to emphasizing that sameness, that family of man.

[crowd cheering, clapping]

[camera shutters clicking]

And to answering all of those hopes I saw reflected

in those faces that I shall never forget.

God bless you all and thank you all very much.

-[crowd cheering] -[triumphant music playing]

[crowd cheering]

[Greg whistling]

Washington, D.C.

The Senate, the United States Senate.

I am in the club!

Twenty years ago,

who would have ever dreamed that this was possible?

-Can I fix you a drink? -No, thank you.

Think about this. Tell me what you think.

I want to get more involved in foreign affairs.

Let's face it, my entire political career

has been confined to this state.

I need to branch out,

get a greater perspective on things.

I mean, if I'm going to grow in this--

[sighs]

I'm sorry.

I realize how hard this has been on you.

And I appreciate it. I do.

I appreciate the fact that you are here.

Don't thank me, Greg.

-[sighs] -Why not?

You didn't have to come. You didn't have to stick around.

I felt I did. But I don't feel I have to stay.

What does that mean?

I've seen you through this campaign.

I promised myself I would. And I promised you I would.

But I won't stick around while you fall apart.

I'm not going to fall apart.

I hope you don't.

But I think you will.

And I won't watch.

So what are you going to do, file for a divorce?

Yes.

[breathes deeply]

If you'd like, I'll wait till after the inauguration.

-That's up to you. -I'll be leaving in the morning.

Why wait?

Senator Sumner here.

Yes, would you send someone up for Mrs. Sumner's bags?

-[sighs] -[Greg] She's checking out.

I'd say give her about ten minutes. Thanks.

-[phone thuds] -[door slams]

-[ominous music playing] -[sniffles]

-[crowd chattering] -[trumpet horns]

You surprised me.

This is your night.

You got exactly what you wanted.

Your man's going to Washington.

Yes, and my husband is with his ex-wife instead of me.

I see.

But the problem isn't with the ex-wife.

It's with the child she's carrying.

Isn't that what you said?

Yeah.

Then there's not much I can do about that.

You never know.

[crowd chattering]

Good night, Mrs. Ewing.

[ominous music playing]

[theme music playing]