14x03 - The Children's Hour

[bunniefuu]

I'm very disappointed in you, Mary.

Who let you in here?

I thought we had come to an understanding.

I decided to go away for a few days to relax,

and what happens?

You snatch Meg and take her out on an outing.

She's my granddaughter.

She's my own flesh and blood.

You're breaking my heart, Mary.

What makes you think you're any better than I am?

You gave your little girl away.

Mine was taken away from me,

and I just want to see her every now and then.

Alright, Mary, let's just...

Let's just cut to the chase.

What?

Write it down.

What?

Write down the number that it's going to take

to get you out of town for good.

Go ahead, write it down.

This is a once in a lifetime deal.

No, this isn't about money.

-I want to see my little girl. -You ain't gonna see her.

If you even try to see her,

you're gonna end up back in your eight by ten cell.

Eat dinner off your favorite tin plate.

I'm not afraid of you.

Okay.

So you put me away for a couple of hot checks?

Well, I've reformed.

This time, the law is on my side.

The law is a tricky thing, Mary.

You think you can scare me?

Well, it's not going to work.

You can't fix it with the judge this time.

I know my rights.

This time I get my own lawyer.

[door closes]

[theme music]

[knocking on door]

[dramatic music]

-Hey, Gary. -Mack.

-Karen. -Oh...

Hi.

[mellow music]

[Gary] You don't know how bad it got.

When they finally found the car that Val had rented,

they guy at the car rental place

wanted to charge me for the three extra days

she'd been missing.

[Karen] Oh, my God.

[Gary sighs]

For three days, I beat my head against the wall.

I went to every hospital, every agency,

the prison, I mean, it got to the point

where I was just walking the streets, going into places,

showing her pictures to total strangers.

No luck?

No, nobody.

Except for the warden and the guy at the motel.

Unless you count this one son of a b*tch.

I got a call one night from this guy who claimed

that he'd known Mary Robeson after she got out of prison.

He said he knew where Val was.

The guy wanted $200 for nothing.

-He was scum. -How'd he know about the story?

Who knows? People like this, they crawl out of the sewers

when they think somebody's in trouble.

I mean, the guy had nothing to do with my wife.

[sighs]

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

[emotional music]

[Gary] You two.

[sighs]

You two are what Val and I always wanted.

What do you mean?

[sighs]

We always held your marriage up

as a kind of ideal.

-Gary... -I mean, Mack and Karen.

There was never any question, right?

Val and I never had that.

The way we hurt each other year after year,

it was a miracle that it lasted.

But it was our miracle.

And that's the most precious thing I have.

[emotional music]

[sighs]

Katie, good morning.

How'd you sleep?

Not so well.

I'm so sorry, honey.

Just when I woke up,

it took me a second

to figure out where I was.

You're home, sweetheart.

That's where you are. Now, you just sit right down.

I haven't forgotten how much you love

fresh squeezed orange juice.

-Mom, I gotta get going. -Why?

Why should you be going?

Because I want to make sure that Vanessa and Alex

are out of my apartment.

Honey, I would not waste five seconds

thinking about those two.

Well, I still should get going.

Katie, why don't you get rid of that place?

-What? -Well, you know.

It's so tiny and depressing.

Now, I know it's your first place,

and there's a certain amount of student charm to it,

but it is really is small and cramped.

Well, yeah, I mean, it is, kind of.

Why don't you look for a house?

The market's right. You have the money from your uncle.

Who knows? You might find a nice little place

down by the beach.

There was a nice realtor in my office the other day.

Would you like her number?

I actually do have a couple of days off next week,

and it probably...

It probably wouldn't hurt for me to start looking around.

And you can even stay here while you look.

Temporarily.

Hey, Dad.

Uhm.

Mmh... mmh.

I tried to stay up for you, but I fell asleep.

[Gary grunts]

That's okay.

-Dad. -Huh?

Karen said that Mom didn't come back with you.

What else did she say?

She said that you would talk to us about it.

Did you see her there, Dad? Was she working on her book?

[coughs] No, I didn't see her.

Then where is she?

I don't know, honey.

Maybe she forgot our phone number.

She wouldn't forget her own number.

You don't think anyone has hurt her, do you, Dad?

No, I don't.

Look, I know you guys are worried about Mom,

and I'm worried about her too,

but we're going to get her back.

Promise?

Promise.

I made Mom a present.

-You did? -Let me see. What is it?

See there's you and Mom, and Silas and Betsy.

[chuckles] That's terrific, Bob.

Should I keep it for Mom?

Yeah.

I could give it to you instead.

No, you keep it for Mom.

She's going to want to see it.

Look, uhm,

I don't want to make you guys late for school,

so let me get changed real fast here,

and I'll walk you to the bus.

Okay.

[emotional music]

Dad.

Yeah, Bob?

You're gonna be here when we get back this afternoon?

Yeah, I'll be here.

Good. I love you.

[sighs]

Five months after the riots,

and the burnt out buildings are still there,

and the unemployment, the despair.

We've got a good man running the show.

But what the commission needs is a real push

from the corporate sector.

Somebody who knows about jobs,

training, housing.

I'm sure you see where I'm going with this.

We need you.

Would you like a little more coffee...?

What do we call a deputy mayor?

I've been called lots of things, but I prefer Dave.

And no, no thank you, I'm fine.

Now, we spent hours going over the list of names,

trying to find the person to head the task force.

The name we keep coming back to is yours.

Well, I'd be more than willing to make a serious donation,

but...

You know, basically, I'm retired.

We are having a baby this summer.

Oh, what wonderful news, Mrs. Sumner, congratulations.

But what's that have to do with...

Well, we want to prepare.

Alright, then. You want to prepare for the baby?

What better way than to create a decent city

for the child to grow up in?

Is this something you want to do, Greg?

If there was ever a job that cried out for your talents.

You know, if I take a job like this,

you'll never see me.

Well, if it's something you want to do,

I think you ought to take it.

-When do I start? -Whenever you like.

We better go public right away.

How about I call a press conference

for two o'clock?

Sounds good to me.

Thank you, Mr. Sumner.

And thank you, Mrs. Sumner, and congratulations again.

Thank you.

Mrs. Sumner.

Yeah,

I like the way that sounds.

What better way to prepare for a baby

than to create a decent city for the child to grow up in.

No wonder this guy's a politician.

That's an incredible rap.

Oh, I think you were prepared to say yes,

no matter what he said.

Oh, and here are

the environmental impact statements

for the Oregon Project.

I thought that Karen and Mack

were going to do the research on that project.

Well, they were, but they have a lot in their plate,

so I said I'd do it for them.

Hi, everybody. Time to watch TV.

Mort, we are very busy here.

Too busy for this?

Take a look.

Mr. Sumner, you've been out of the political arena

for a very long time.

Are you ready to get your hands dirty again?

The city, and the shape it's in?

I don't see that I have a choice,

[ interviewer] But the city is so polarized.

What can you possibly do

to overcome the distrust and animosity

that's out there on the streets right now?

I could do anything.

Why don't you get in the car with me?

We'll drive downtown there.

Talk to the people and see what they need.

[interviewer] Mr. Sumner, a lot of political insiders

were shocked to hear that you would accept this position.

You just recently resigned from the Sumner Group,

and now here you are, right back in the public eye.

Would you care to comment?

May I comment first?

When I met with Mr. and Mrs. Sumner

earlier today...

Did-did you hear that?

He called her Mrs. Sumner.

I said what better way

to prepare for the baby you are expecting...

Baby?

Did he say baby?

Oh, is she kidding?

[overlapping chatter]

A baby?

I just hope we can all chip in

to create a city that every child can grow up in.

[Greg] To get the ball rolling.

To show my commitment to the renewed effort,

I would like to donate this check for $1,000,000.

[Dave] Mr. and Mrs. Sumner, on behalf of the city,

thank you.

[Greg] Thank you, Mr. Deputy Mayor.

[indistinct chatter]

Driver, you please pull over at the curb for a second?

Thank you.

-Nick. -Imogene, I'm sorry, my dear.

I just remembered an extremely important meeting.

Please don't wait up for me. Bye. Taxi!

Hi.

Hi.

Hey, where are you?

[sighs]

It's Val. I can't stop thinking about her.

Even when I'm worried about Meg,

Val is always on my mind. Where is she?

I just have these awful, terrible thoughts.

Hey, hey. Come on. She'll be all right.

She's coming back.

Oh, I'm just being silly.

Did you see the press conference?

Mm-hmm.

Greg Sumner is heading up the corporate section

of the LA task force.

And,

he and Anne are having a baby.

Now don't get excited, but I want you to take a look at this.

What?

Notification of hearing

over petition for grandparents' visitation.

It's just a hearing. That's all it is.

This Robeson woman doesn't have a leg to stand on.

Does Meg have to testify?

No. Thank God.

Mack, we have to tell her she's adopted.

Karen, it will be like dropping a b*mb.

We have to tell her tonight.

We were going to tell her casually, remember?

Well, fine then. And that's how we'll tell her.

Oh, fine.

"Come on, Meg. We're going to have a meeting.

You know? It's time."

Well, I'm glad I stayed in a suit.

And how would you like to tell her?

-We'll pick her up after school. -Oh, that's great.

Nothing unusual about that.

Just the two of us sitting there in the middle of the day.

Yeah, we've done it before.

When? You just name one time.

Look, Karen, I just can't do it tonight.

I just can't.

Tomorrow then?

Alright, tomorrow then.

[Claudia chuckles] Oh, Greggy.

What a surprise.

I understand that congratulations are in order.

Well, that depends on who you're talking to.

I'm so happy for you.

I imagine you'll be getting married

sometime before the baby arrives.

Are you sure you're doing the right thing?

Greggy,

all I mean is that so many men your age

go through these things.

Men my age? Obviously I'm not a man my age.

otherwise you couldn't keep calling me Greggy.

[chuckles]

All I am talking about

are these midlife crises,

you know, changing careers, going off on mad flings.

Gregory, are you really in love with Anne?

Are you, uh...

thinking about coming back to the Sumner Group?

Coming back? What are you, nuts?

Listen, I just took this incredible new job.

I know.

And I'm going to need your help to pull it off.

-Of course. -Of course.

Of course.

Don't be saying "of course",

until you know what it is I want.

What I'm thinking is the Sumner Group

should head up this renewal effort.

How?

Well, I'm not exactly sure how,

you know, rehab a couple of thousand buildings,

create some jobs for these inner city workers.

I'll have a better idea when I get on the inside.

Well, we'll consider all possibilities.

What do you mean consider? You just said "of course".

We're having a c*ck party,

tomorrow afternoon out at the ranch.

I'm inviting all the community leaders.

See if we can't get this thing off on the right foot.

I want you to be there.

Of course.

Anything for my brother.

Oh, and you know,

before I dumped any of that Texas real estate,

I checked what's happening with oil stocks this morning.

You could save yourself a bundle.

See you tomorrow.

You can come in.

[emotional music]

I heard about you and Pierce.

Sorry I wasn't there.

Well, you can't fix everything, Greg.

Still, it must have been scary.

Yeah, it was really scary.

What's on your mind?

I'm heading up this task force,

and I'd like you to be a part of it.

Why?

Because you're good.

You'd be good for the project, and you'd be good for me.

[chuckles]

So you're marrying my mother because she's pregnant?

You know me a lot better than I do.

-What do you think? -I don't know what to think.

Are you?

Personally, I'm a little confused,

but I'm trying to do the right thing.

Professionally, with this task force,

I'm real clear.

I think I'm on the right track,

and I'd like you to be part of it.

-What do you say? -What do I say?

[sighs] Bad idea, pops.

[melancholic sax music]

What?

I just thought you were a lot tougher than that.

Claudia always had an eye for spawning talent.

I love that about her.

I think this will work out just fine.

Fine?

Much more than fine.

She's got the looks, the little English thing,

a background in music.

I know there's so much I have to learn.

Oh, but she's a very, very quick study. Aren't you, Vanessa?

Well, she's come to the right place.

Let me run and get the producer.

I want him to meet the new co-host

of our rock video show.

Excuse me.

Thank you, Claudia. That was very nice.

Oh, no, no, no. No need to thank me, Vanessa.

We made a deal.

You broke up Kate and Alex.

And I'm a woman of my word.

I gotta get to a c*ck party. I have to run.

Uhm...

Just tell me one thing. I'm curious.

Yeah?

If Kate's your best friend,

what would you do to someone you didn't like?

Alright.

Sit down right here.

I love these cookies.

Thanks, sweetie.

Meg, honey,

We have something very important

we want to talk to you about.

I know.

-You know? -You know?

You never both picked me up from school.

[Mack chuckles]

Meg,

this is something we've never told you.

Hey, we love you very much.

Oh, no. Oh, no. I knew it. I knew it.

Charlotte and Scarlett told me you would.

-Would what? -Would what?

Get a divorce.

Oh, no. Come here you.

Over here. We're not getting a divorce.

-You are not? -No.

Then why you both picked me up from school?

Well, because...

Well, let's see.

We thought it was time to tell you that...

Uhm, well, remember when you were a little baby?

We adopted you.

-Oh, that. -That?

I know that.

You adopted me

because my mom with red hair died,

and I needed a mom.

Oh.

Well, how'd you know that?

Nana told me all about it.

-Nana? -Nana?

Nana with red hair.

Who's my first mother's mom.

-What else did Nana tell you? -Yeah.

She said that my real mother

loved me very much, and so does she.

And that even though you didn't carry me in your belly,

that you're my real mom now, and you love me very much.

I do.

But you're not getting a divorce, right?

Right.

[chuckles] Promise. Right?

Promise.

Then can I go outside now?

Uhm, let's see.

Only if you give me a kiss.

[Mack chuckles]

Well, I guess she's got her priorities.

[pleasant music]

[Greg] We just don't want this to break down into a w*r.

In fact, we went down that road before.

Thank you.

[indistinct chatter]

Listen, thank you. I've known Greg for ten years.

I always thought he was the world's ultimate sinner.

[chuckling] Well, maybe when you're going to have a baby,

you can't afford to be a sinner.

Ah, well, maybe it's that simple.

You'll excuse me. I need to freshen my drink.

-Excuse me. -Of course.

-Claudia. -Yes.

You having a good time?

It's a very nice party.

Oh, I sure hope this project takes off.

Otherwise Greg's gonna go straight back

into the private sector.

Oh?

Yes.

Your private sector.

The Summer Group.

Annie, I am fully committed to this project.

I know.

[indistinct chattering]

Excuse me. I want to talk to you.

Gary!

What do you know about Valene?

I don't know anything about Val.

She's been missing for almost a week now.

I don't know where she is. I don't have a clue.

What do you know?

Gary, listen, listen up.

I don't know anything about it. What happened?

She went to Florida

because she was looking into your life.

Now, she must have found something.

What the hell did she find?

Gary, I have no idea.

This is an unauthorized biography.

Val doesn't consult with me.

Let me tell you something.

If anything happens to her,

I'm holding you responsible.

Alright, so you'll hold me responsible.

Think about it for a minute.

Why would I keep something from you?

I've got no secrets here.

Uhm, why don't we go for a walk?

Listen, Gary, I'm sure that she's going to turn up,

and when she does, and your head is clear,

I'd like to talk to you

about being a part of all of this.

[indistinct chattering]

-Bet you she's dead. -No, she's not.

-Dad would tell us. -Dad doesn't know.

He's just trying to make us feel better.

Nobody knows.

We might have to go to an orphanage.

Dad doesn't lie.

[Gary] Hey, what's going on here?

I thought you guys were getting ready for bed.

Bobby said that Mom's dead.

I did not. I said she could be.

-You didn't. -Just calm down.

Everybody cool it, alright?

He said that you're lying,

and you're just trying to make you feel better.

I would never lie to you.

It's not a lie to believe that she's coming back.

You understand?

You said we'd hear from her in a couple days,

and you said you were sure.

I thought we would be here.

-Well, maybe she is dead. -No, she's not dead.

I don't want to hear that from either of you.

You got that?

[Betsy cries[

Honey, I'm sorry.

[knock on door]

Yeah.

-Hi. -Hi.

Things have been a little tough here.

Hi, guys.

You know, the funniest thing happened to me today.

I was on my way back from work

and I was walking down the street

and I see this guy on the corner

selling these really terrific kites.

And you know what? I thought to myself,

I know two people who would love these.

So you know what I did?

I got one for you.

And one for you.

What do you say?

-Thank you. -Thank you.

You're welcome.

[Betsy cries]

Betsy, are you okay?

[Bobby] She's been crying.

[emotional music]

Betsy, you know, it's okay to cry.

I mean, sometimes you just have to let things out, you know?

But there's no need to cry, because you're going to be okay.

Okay?

[Betsy sniffles]

Now, what were you guys supposed to be doing

before I came in?

Getting ready for bed, huh?

And brushing your teeth?

So come on, let's get you ready. I'll go with you.

And tomorrow we'll get some glue.

We're going to put these kites together.

What do you say?

-Okay. -Yeah?

[emotional music]

I'm going to go up and tuck them in.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Sure.

Do you want to come up in ten minutes

and kiss them goodnight?

Okay.

Okay.

[emotional music]

[birds chirping]

Did you like your party?

I like this party.

Yeah, I like both parties.

I like the deputy mayor. He's okay.

You like the deputy mayor

because he kept calling you Mrs. Sumner.

[chuckles]

You didn't like that?

Like what?

Him calling me Mrs. Sumner.

No, I didn't like that. Mrs. Sumner's my mother.

[chuckles]

You know, I was thinking with all those people

that we had here last night, we could have the reception here.

I mean, there were over 200 people.

-Here in the bedroom? -No, seriously.

Seriously, I'm thinking of Santa Barbara,

and do justice to the--

Oh, no. Greg, come on.

I don't want a big wedding.

[chuckles]

With lots of rich, important people in attendance.

So you can shout it from the rooftops?

Yes, so I can shout it from the rooftops.

For all the world to hear?

For all the world to hear.

Unfortunately, I think the whole world already knows.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

Greg.

You're not marrying me simply because of the baby, are you?

No, I'm not marrying you simply because of the baby.

Good.

[doorbell dings]

-Kate. -Alex.

You gotta give me a chance.

No, please don't touch me.

You gotta listen to me.

I don't have to do anything.

Two minutes. That's all I ask.

Two minutes for what?

For you to explain how many times you and Vanessa

have bopped each other and where?

It's gonna take a little longer than two minutes.

Okay, I slept with her.

But that was before I fell in love with you.

Alex, I saw the two of you in the shower

the day before yesterday.

I was taking a shower, minding my own business,

and she opens up the door and she comes in.

Oh, I get it, you were just taking a shower,

like the good little boy that you are,

and in comes Vanessa to help you wash and scrub

all those special, hard-to-reach places?

Yeah, it's my fault, okay? All of it's my fault.

But it doesn't mean I don't love you.

I do love you.

[knock on door]

Gary, hi.

Uhm, I'll come back.

No, I want you to stay.

[Kate] Look at my face.

It's a beautiful face.

I am not stupid, Alex.

I know exactly what is going on here,

and want you to get the hell out,

and you can take your little shower buddy with you,

because I don't want to see you again.

I'm not going to see Vanessa anymore, I swear.

Well, in that case, you can learn to scrub

all those little special, hard-to-reach places

all by yourself.

Will you walk me to my car?

[Paige] Sumner? What, the man was born

with only a last name?

His mother probably called him Summer.

[Mack chuckles]

Can you believe that I was in love with him?

That you were his friend?

Paige, think of that as a long time ago.

Yeah, well, you almost married her.

Wait a minute. Anne and I--

Don't mention Anne's name to me.

It's like having a child for a mother.

She's so irresponsible.

Posing nude? I mean, nude, at her age?

-She did look good. -Let me finish.

-Let me say something-- -No, don't you stop me.

Don't you dare stop me.

This is the most fun I've had all day.

You know what? I wish them all the luck in the world.

They deserve one another.

Oh, God.

-Hi, Kate. -Hi, Kate.

Hi. Hi, Mack.

Hi, Paige.

We're going to be sitting right over here.

It's all a lie.

What is?

Sumner doesn't love Anne.

You don't know that for a fact.

-Mack. -Look.

Paige, he's out of your life.

Don't get involved.

[seagulls squawking]

I feel sorry for Paige.

She's going to be fine.

-Is she? -Absolutely.

-Want to know why? -Why?

Because she's a winner.

She can get involved with crooked cops,

mad dogs, psychopaths,

crooked, whatever it is they think I am.

And she always lands on her feet.

Now, next subject.

I'm thinking about buying a house.

Fabulous. I think that's a great idea. Do it.

Next subject.

Are you excited about having a baby?

Don't I look excited?

I wish you would be straight with me

for just once in your life.

That's better.

I'm excited too.

Hi, I'm looking for Vanessa Hunt.

I'm sorry, she's going to be in with the producer all afternoon.

Vanessa.

Hello, Alex.

You got to help me out.

Alex, I haven't even received my first paycheck.

Not money. You need to talk to Kate for me.

[chuckles] I don't think so.

-Tell her-- -Tell her what?

What we've been doing under her nose?

And behind her back?

And in her shower, and on her sink?

-No, bu-- -Darling, Alex.

There is nothing I could do to change her mind.

There's nothing you can do to help.

You fornicated with her best friend

on a continual basis.

And there's no forgiveness for that.

-You got to tell her something-- -Nothing.

I certainly would never forgive you.

And neither will she.

Dynamite, Vanessa. Dynamite.

We just looked at the tapes.

Thank you, Mr. Hirsch, but feel free to criticize.

No, don't worry, darling.

I wouldn't want you to change a thing.

Just keep doing what you do.

Is that your boss?

Yes.

Very sweet man.

Goodbye, Alex.

Mr. Whiteman, will you show this man out?

Oh, wait, oh, wait, wait, wait.

What am I going to do?

Do American men still take to the rails?

Very romantic.

Try that.

[horses neighing]

Hey.

You need some help?

[playful music]

Hey, Anna.

[chuckling] Ciao!

-You louse! -You are marrying Greg.

What kind of a greeting is this?

You creep. You thief.

You left me high and dry.

Anna, relax. You're upsetting the horse.

I can't believe you have the nerve to come back here

after robbing me blind.

How could I have not?

When I heard the news, I was so happy for you.

Come on. Getting married to such a man.

And with a baby to boot. It's brilliant.

I'm warning you, Nick.

Baby, baby, I'm just a romantic fool.

But after all we've been through together?

I couldn't help myself. I had to come and just...

Sorry. Wish you the greatest happiness.

What do you want?

Want?

You're insulting me.

I'm a very different man now,

and I'm doing very well for myself.

Yeah, I see your car.

What'd you do? Rent it, borrow it?

Steal it?

[Nick] Oh, the groom.

-Oh, Greg, you remember Nick? -What do you say, Nick?

I hope you're not returning that stolen property.

You know, I collected the insurance on it.

I hope you did as well.

Always that quick sense of humor. I love that.

No, actually, I was just driving through

and I heard about the wedding, and...

A little tug of the old heartstrings, huh?

Thinking about what might have been?

Hey, you know, I don't think you should be riding those horses.

It's perfectly alright.

Bad idea. Come on.

Nick, thanks for stopping by.

You're going before a judge to argue for visitation rights

for a woman that would pull a stunt like that?

What stunt, Mr. MacKenzie?

Telling her granddaughter who she is?

She wasn't thinking about Meg or what would be best for her.

Not for one second.

This was a vindictive power play, pure and simple.

And was your daughter physically harmed?

No.

And did she miss any school because of this?

No, not at all.

And did she alienate the child

from you or your wife in any way?

Your client isn't that stupid.

Mr. MacKenzie, your daughter came to no harm.

Miss Robeson is under just as much pressure as you are.

Maybe she didn't use perfect judgment,

but Meg is her granddaughter.

You don't get it, do you?

I'll see you in court.

Until then, you keep your client away from my daughter.

So, that's it for another night of Tell Me About It.

I want to thank my producers for the beautiful flowers.

And I want to thank all you listeners

who have been sending in the cards

and writing about the wedding and the baby.

I'm very touched.

I'd like to say

a special good night to the lady in Toluca Lake,

who's in love with her dog trainer.

Hang in there.

Don't throw in the leash quite yet.

And to the man in Santa Monica,

don't give up on your daughter.

It may be tough now, but...

a daughter is a daughter forever.

And morning will come.

Well, what brings you here?

I'm on my way to the office to pick up some things.

I thought I'd stop by.

What a nice surprise.

Well, I don't know how nice you're going to find this,

but there's something I think that you should know.

He doesn't love you.

Not enough.

He's doing this because of the baby.

You're not over him yet.

That's what this is about, right?

No, what this is about is you letting yourself in

for a lifetime of unhappiness.

Oh, please.

I don't have to listen to this.

Look, you want the baby? Have the baby.

But don't marry him. You're doing it for all the wrong reasons.

Roy, where's that list of guests for next week?

Would you bring that in here, please?

[Roy] Yeah, sure.

Mother, you could never make this work.

This is all about you, isn't it?

It always has to be about you.

He's mine now,

Understand?

Mine.

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Alex, what are you doing here?

What am I doing here? I work here.

Come on in.

This is Claudia's office, Alex.

This is not Claudia's office.

It's Mr. Sumner's office.

This will always be Mr. Sumner's office.

This will always be Mr. Sumner's desk.

Come on, have a drink.

Sort of spooky here at night, isn't it? Hm?

Before the ghost.

Especially for you.

I bet

you spent an awful lot of time in here

with old Greg.

That's enough, Alex. Get out now.

He really has messed you over, hasn't he?

-Shut up. -It hurts, doesn't it?

They're two of a kind, him and his sister.

I can't believe he ever gave you up.

I would never.

That's stupid.

From what I hear, Alex,

there's nothing that you wouldn't be too stupid to do.

[Alex chuckles]

I know how we can get him back.

How about you and me,

right here, on top of the desk?

Stop it.

Get out.

Just get out!

No gold watch, huh?

[Paige] You're fired.

Are all men obsessed with their hormones

or is it only the men that I meet?

No, I think it's all men.

I thought so.

I guess that's why I really don't blame Alex

or care that he's gone.

Look, Kate, he is responsible for hurting you,

and he's responsible for all of his actions.

Is that why you fired him?

Among other reasons.

He left me this note.

And it said that he really cared about me

and that I was the only person in his life

who ever meant anything to him.

Do you believe him?

I don't know. I guess if I did, I'd be going after him.

So what's all this about?

I am staying at my mother's for a few days,

until I get the smell of his cheap cologne

out of here.

-Did he say where he was going? -Yeah, back east.

You think that's true?

[sighs] I don't know.

He took all his clothes, and then in the note

he said that he's sorry he hurt me,

and that he hoped I have a long and happy life.

-That doesn't sound like Alex. -No, I know.

I'm beginning to think that none of us ever really knew

who the real Alex was.

Doctor Stern will be right with you.

You know, I saw you on television the other day

with Mr. Sumner.

That is such exciting news.

It is, isn't it?

Got your test results.

So...

So...

So what we do is, we break out this whole wall

and create a bank of windows.

You think structurally we can handle it?

It won't be a problem, I promise you.

And maybe we put in a,

you know, a long wall box here,

to put all the toys and junk in.

So, you've been having a little trouble sleeping.

Bit of nausea?

There's nothing wrong, is there, doctor?

You know, you got about seven months to finish this job.

You think you can handle it?

Seven months?

I can build a castle for triplets in seven months.

Triplets? Ah...

Have you noticed any moodiness

or great swings of emotion?

Doctor, if you found something, you can tell me.

You know, the basic thing is,

I want this room to be completely filled with light.

Mr. Sumner, this room will be brighter, I'm sure.

I'm sure I didn't find anything. You're perfectly healthy.

But I'm afraid the bad news is that you're not pregnant.

[dramatic music]

[breathes heavily]