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I am sick and tired of doing these cute little Dick and Jane stories.

I have brains. I have talent. All I want is a chance to use them. If we're not

working together, it'll make some things a lot less complicated. And we can

spend a lot of that less complicated time together.

Joanie is one of the most sensible people I know. I'm sure she'll find a

work it out.

Hi.

Jeff and I are getting married.

There's a magic in the early morning we found

When the sunrise smiles on everything

around It's a portrait of

the happiness that we feel and always will

Oh, wait, it's enough to fill our lives

Always spend our days like bright and shiny new dawn.

If we're ever puzzled by the changing time.

There's a flate of homemade wishes on the kitchen.

And it is enough to fill our lives with love.

I found it. I found it. I didn't even know it was lost. What did you find? The

latest issue of Beekeeper's Digest. I had to go to every newsstand in town,

I found it.

Does that mean you're going to become a beekeeper?

No, it means I'm going to be famous.

Yeah, as the first person to ever buy a copy of Beekeeper's Digest.

Do you remember that print ad I did for Sunshine Soda? Well, it just came out.

Oh, this is exciting.

Now, let's see. Which one is you? Oh, come on, Dad. You mean you can't

your own daughter? Oh, yes, of course I can. I was just kidding. Uh,

uh, uh, isn't that you in the purple? No, this is her right here in the

sunglasses.

Nancy, there's only one left.

The one with the mustache?

It's a shadow.

Oh, well, we can tell it's a shadow. He was just looking at it weird.

Imagine, my own daughter, immortalized on the pages of the beekeeper's digest.

mean, who would have ever thought?

Well, better be careful if you go out today. Why?

Don't you realize what this means?

Every beekeeper in Sacramento is going to recognize it.

A talking squirrel?

As in a squirrel that talks?

Yes. Well, not exactly.

Uh -huh. But almost.

Oh, an almost talking squirrel.

Maybe we could find an almost flying horse. We could do a double feature. I

serious, Jeff. Mr. Capel wants me to do a story about a couple that adopts a

little baby squirrel and teaches it to communicate with them through signals.

Why don't we wait till it learns how to sing and dance? We could do a variety

act.

Honey, I'm sorry. I didn't think you were taking this so seriously.

Did you tell him any of your story ideas?

I tried.

What'd he say?

The same thing that he said the last three times that I asked him to please

me do a serious story. You're not ready.

I am so tired of Miss Jeffrey. How am I ever going to get anywhere if he never

gives me a chance?

Listen, couldn't you say something to him?

I mean, you can tell him that you think I'm ready for heavier stuff.

I can't do that.

Why not?

Because Capella's probably aware that you and I are rather fond of each other.

How's it going to look if I start fighting your battles?

Yeah, you're right. Besides, if you feel you're being treated unfairly, you're

the one who's got to tell him.

You're right again. Good.

That's exactly what I'm going to do.

Good luck.

Tommy!

Tommy! Boy, am I glad you're here.

Why shouldn't I be, Henry? Rehearsal was an hour ago.

Rehearsal?

Whoops. How could you forget about a rehearsal in your own basement?

I guess I just got so excited over what happened. Wait till I tell you.

Well, let me tell you.

If you're going to play in this band, the first rule is that you take

seriously. Tommy, will you let me finish?

I just met this guy who plays warm -up for Jethro Tull.

They're having this concert here in two weeks. Guess what? This guy says he can

get us backstage.

And maybe he can get somebody to listen to a tape of our stuff.

You're kidding. We're going backstage?

Henry, I take back everything I ever said about you. Where's my ticket?

Ticket?

The concert's been sold out for a week. She did ask the guy for tickets.

Oops.

Joni. You will have a chance.

It takes time. How much time? I am sick and tired of doing these cute little

Dick and Jane stories.

Mr. Capel, I have brains. I have talent. All I want is a chance to use them.

Joanie, it is not that I doubt your potential, but my first responsibility

the show.

And I don't think you have the experience to handle hard news or

investigative reporting.

I am not asking for anything like that.

I'll work up to that.

I just want a chance to do something that I can take seriously.

Joanie, I sympathize with your frustration.

But there is only so much I can do.

Now, I'm sure you understand.

No, Mr. Capel, I don't understand at all.

I don't think either of you realize what it would do to my image if anyone I

know saw me grocery shopping. Oh, Nancy, Susan wanted us to pick up some

disposable diapers for Sandra Sue. Jeremy, could you go get... Uh, Nancy, I

already got your dad's prune juice and Nicholas' sugar puffies. Guy's got to

draw the line somewhere.

Listen, you two go get in line and I'll go get them. Okay, okay.

Nancy? Yeah? Why don't you come look at this?

Don't take it so hard. You gave it your best shot.

Yeah, well, lately my best shot isn't worth very much.

Hey, listen, come here. Wait a minute.

Sooner or later, Capella's going to come to his senses and realize he's been

sitting on a gold mine. I doubt it.

But I hope you're right.

Anyway, I'm sorry to dump all this on you.

Nonsense. I want you to feel free to come cry on my shoulder any time.

I don't want to cause an after scandal.

You'll just have to consider yourself hugged.

Okay. Got a great idea, though. What?

Why don't we go out for dinner?

Afterwards you can get the real thing.

Sounds nice.

Might even cheer you up a little.

Probably not.

Might make being depressed more fun.

Might.

Bye.

This is just a hunch, but are you upset about something?

My feet are aching, my career's to... and I'm questioning the meaning of life.

Well, at least it's nothing serious.

I've been all over town looking for a ticket to the Jethro Tull concert.

No luck, huh?

Are you kidding?

The few tickets that are left are being sold by scalpers for 50 bucks a shot,

and those are the bad seats.

I haven't got a prayer.

Why don't you just buy one of the albums and turn it up real loud?

Just trying to help.

Line forms to the right.

What's wrong?

Well, me and Melvin entered a contest at the drugstore. You know, one of those,

guess how many jelly beans are in the jar?

And I won.

So why does that depress you?

Well, I thought it was going to be a great prize.

You know, something like free milkshakes for the rest of my life. So what was

the prize?

Oh, some ticket to a rock concert.

Jethro Tull?

Oh, gosh, that's rough, Nicholas.

I'm working on the squirrel story right now, Mr. Capel.

Yes, I'll call you as soon as it's done, all right?

Let's see, Bradford, you better get a move on. They want you at the zoo at 4

with a minicam. Zoo?

Yeah, they're getting a new hippo.

A new hippo?

Why, the old one go out of style?

He died.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to be glib.

I'm just having a terrific day.

I can't believe it. After everything I've been through today, I've got to go

cover a story about a dying hippo.

Listen, don't take it so hard.

I hear he went in his sleep.

They were planning to use me in the campaign, but I had no idea the campaign

going to be so big.

Did you call the ad agency?

Yeah, and they said I'm going to be in every ad for Sunshine Soda. In

newspapers, magazines, posters, everything.

That's great.

I'm going to be famous. I'm going to be a celebrity.

I'm going to be sick.

Jeremy. Don't worry, I'll leave the room first.

What Jeremy is trying to say in his own crude fashion is that we're all very

proud of you.

That's quite an accomplishment for your short time in this business.

Maybe it's destiny.

Oh, yeah.

Today, beekeepers digest.

Tomorrow, the world.

Still, I detect a slight degree of jealousy.

All right, I admit it. I do feel threatened by any woman who looks good

mustache. Hi, Johnny.

Hi.

Hey, Johnny, wait till you're here. Nancy's gonna be a celebrity.

Yeah, sit down. We'll fill you in during dinner.

No, thanks.

Besides the fact that Sandra Thu could cover her story, how many people in

Sacramento really care if the hippo is happy in his new home?

Oh, Abby.

I feel like I'm playing games while my whole life's passing me by.

Johnny, you have to have patience.

It takes time to build a career.

But I'm so tired of being on my way to being something.

You know, even if I make it eventually, I can't stand feeling so worthless right

now. I know how you feel. I used to go through the same thing myself.

Yeah?

What do you suggest?

You should take a vacation. Just take a little time away.

I'm not going to solve anything by running away from it. I'm not saying run

away. I'm saying just stand back a little, get a fresh perspective.

You could take a little time for yourself.

Listen, I bet if you got some rest, you're gonna feel like a brand new

Yeah, maybe you're right.

Maybe that's exactly what I need.

I could talk to Jeff about it at dinner, see how I should go about it.

Yeah.

I think it's a terrific idea.

Besides, there are a dozen other reporters dying to get their hands on

hippo story.

Oh, Jeffrey, I'm serious.

I know.

I need some time to think.

I don't know how much time, either.

Don't worry about it.

I'll juggle some schedules.

Things may get a little hectic, but this is important.

I don't want you to come back till you feel ready.

If I ever do.

I keep thinking, you know, if I don't want this job bad enough to put up with

all the garbage that goes with it, maybe I just don't want it bad enough at all.

Oh, I'm having an existential crisis.

Don't worry about it, Sherlock.

You know something? You're completely overlooking the positive side of it.

What's that?

Well, if we're not working together, it'll make some things a lot less

complicated.

Yeah.

And we can spend a lot of that less complicated time together.

Look, what's the problem? He said he didn't want the ticket anyway.

That was before.

Before what?

Before you wanted it.

See, I learned all about this in Mrs. Rogers' class.

Learned about what?

Business. You know, supply and demand.

See, the more someone wants something, the more it's worth to whoever has it.

Well, I got news for you, Nicholas. There's a flaw in your theory. The

can only be worth what the demand has to give.

Huh. What I mean is, is if I had any money, I wouldn't need yours. I'd just

my own.

Besides, I really didn't want the ticket that badly.

I figured since I didn't have any money to buy a ticket, and you had a ticket

that you didn't want, we could do each other a favor and I'd take it off your

hands. But if you're not interested, it's not that big a deal. I don't care.

Okay.

Oh, and besides,

Kenny P. Landers said his brother would pay a lot of money for this ticket.

Nicholas, come back here.

looking for a Nancy Bradford? Well, you're in luck. You found one.

You're the sunshine girl?

I guess they do a lot with makeup, huh?

Can I help you?

Yeah. I brought this stuff from the sunshine offices.

Thought you might like to look through it. What is it?

Letters, mostly.

Just a few small packages.

Where from?

From your fans. Who else?

Fans? I have fans?

This is incredible.

People are writing to me.

Do you believe it?

Frankly, no.

I guess it stands the blue and the red. What do you think?

Which one do you like?

I like the blue. But Jeff hates it.

Does Jeff like the red one? Yeah, but I hate it.

Oh, I forgot.

Yes, yes.

This one.

What do you think?

You both like it?

No, we both hate it. But it's impartial.

That's good.

Yeah.

Hey, are you all right?

Oh, yeah, I'm fine.

No major problems?

No, except that I forgot I lent Elizabeth the shoes I was going to wear.

listen, it's okay if you don't want to talk about it.

Talk about what?

Your problems with your job and everything.

having so much fun with Jeff, I don't have time to think about it.

So you don't have any plans to go back anytime soon?

I don't think so.

Not yet.

This breaks the best thing that's ever happened to me.

I got you to thank for it, too.

Excuse me.

So far you've gotten 15 proposals.

And one was even for marriage.

I can't believe this. 24 guys want to take you to Europe, and one guy wants to

take you to Pittsburgh.

Oh, it's in Pittsburgh.

His mother, he sent her your picture and told her you two were engaged.

Are you kidding?

Yes, you're going to have to get used to it. There's an awful lot of weirdos out

there. Yeah, look, when you're in the public eye, the people seem to think

they own your life.

Oh, I don't mind. I think it's kind of fun.

Well, this is a sweet one. This guy says that you're the most beautiful woman

he's ever seen.

Hey, see, it's just like Mary said. There's a lot of weirdos out there.

I hope he stays there.

You don't be ready in a few minutes. I don't care.

Oh, you better care.

What are you going to give me? I slaved all day over hot store routine Bradford.

You are becoming incredibly domestic. I know. Isn't it great?

All right. Who are you? What have you done with the real Joey Brent?

I'm serious, Jeffrey.

I wouldn't have believed it myself, but this is not that bad.

Come here. See what I've done.

Hey. Isn't it pretty?

Roses.

Candlelight.

You know, my biggest problem all day was to decide whether you wanted mashed

potatoes or stuffing with your meatloaf.

What do you want? I can't believe you said that.

Don't make fun of me.

All right. Either one will be fine, really.

All I care about in the entire world is being here with you.

It's...

Just a figure of speech? I can't be your slave for life.

You want the ticket?

Yeah, but... Then it's settled. You do everything I say.

For the rest of my life?

Well, I'll be nice. How about just from now to the concert?

I guess I can do that.

Then it's a deal.

All right, it's a deal.

Tommy, Mrs. Rogers says you shouldn't shake on real business deals.

What do you want to do, drop a contract?

Hey. That's a good idea.

Oh, and while I'm drawing up the contract, you can get started by doing

homework. It's a term paper on reptiles.

But I don't know anything about reptiles.

That's okay. That's what all these books are for.

Have a good time.

This is going to be one long week.

That was a wonderful dinner, Bradford.

Jeffrey. Hmm?

Do you think we've known each other long enough that you could call me by my

first name?

Allow me my affectation. It's all part of my spellbinding wit and devastating

charm. Not to mention your humility.

That too.

This is so nice.

What?

here with you this entire week.

Spending all this time together without worrying every five minutes how getting

too involved with you would complicate our professional lives.

You don't have to tell me the symptoms.

I'm suffering from the same illness.

You think we've found a cure?

Possibly.

Maybe even a permanent cure.

The conversation's beginning to sound familiar.

I know.

Every time we've had it before, it never ended the way I wanted, so I thought

I'd give it another shot.

What makes you think it'll be different this time?

Because.

Before, your excuse was always your career.

The way things have been going.

At least I can get us a new excuse.

Think about it.

Come on, Elizabeth.

It'll be fun.

I'm starving.

Elizabeth, look.

No. I don't believe it.

Let's see what we have.

Pizza? Yes. What will it be?

Medium -sized pepperoni pizza and two glasses of sunshine soda.

Anything else?

No, but could we please have our drinks right away? I really love sunshine soda.

Two sunshine sodas coming up. Um, you know, ever since I discovered

sunshine soda, I think it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Honey, I'm real happy for you.

Nancy, what are you doing?

Well, I wanted her to take a look at me.

Oh, I know you're going to think this is... strange, but all my life I had

fantasy of what it would be like to be famous, you know, and have strangers

recognize me.

You think it's weird.

Well, Nancy, it's not weird. You just got to be more subtle, I think.

Okay.

Oh, excuse me, but doesn't this face look familiar?

Subtle.

Well, yeah, but I don't know why.

You're the sunshine soda girl?

Well, isn't that the darndest thing, me meeting you?

Well, I do a little modeling myself.

My husband's a professional photographer, sort of. Except he's not

Actually, he's lousy. Well, the problem is, I just haven't been able to meet the

right people, you know, get the right contacts.

Hey, maybe you could help me.

I've got some pictures in the back. It would just take me a second to get them.

Just hold on, okay? Just a second. I'll be right back.

I don't think the problem is nearly as serious as you make it out to be. Yeah?

Have you talked to her lately?

I haven't seen her lately.

That's exactly what I mean. She's always either with Jeff or she's at his

apartment waiting for him. Yeah, well, that's normal, isn't it? I mean, she's

just excited about being in love.

Yeah, and I think that's terrific, but she can't use that to escape all of her

other frustrations. I mean, look, it is very difficult to balance a career and a

relationship. Joanie's had no experience with that.

Joanie is one of the most sensible people I know. I'm sure she'll find a

work it out.

Come in.

Hi.

I'm sorry to bother you so late, but I couldn't wait till morning to tell you

the news. What news?

Jeff and I are getting married.

Come in.

Abby? Can I borrow that brown sweater that goes so good with this? Sure. It's

the top shelf of the closet. Okay, thanks.

What are you getting all gussied up for? Oh, not gussied. Exactly.

I am going out to lunch with Jeff, though.

You sure don't mind if I borrow this? No, go ahead.

Hey.

Tony? Yeah?

No. No, what is it?

No, it's not important, really.

Oh, Abby, you have your guidance counselor look on. I know it anywhere.

You're about to give me your, uh...

I don't want to interfere, but I'm worried about your speech.

Well, that's because I don't want to interfere, but I'm worried about you.

Well, there's no reason to worry.

I'm fine.

Johnny, do you remember the other night when you said that... You said that you

couldn't solve your problems by running away from them?

Do you think that's what I'm doing?

Look, Johnny, I know how important the relationship with Jeff is, but...

But your career's always been real important to you, and I just hate to see

throw it away.

Abby, you were the one that told me to take all the time off in the first

I wanted you to take time off because I wanted you to think about the things

that were bothering you. But lately, all you've thought about is Jeff.

Yeah.

I'm a lot happier, too.

Are you sure you're happier, or... or are you just convincing yourself you

Why would I do that?

Tony, don't get me wrong. I think it's terrific that you're in love with Jeff.

But you can't use your relationship with him to escape from the other things in

your life.

I just don't want you to rush into something as important as marriage

first being sure of yourself and the things you really want from life.

I won't, Abby.

Well, it's not like the wedding's tomorrow, Abby.

We haven't even set a date yet.

I just want you to slow down long enough to think about it, okay?

Okay.

I gotta go.

Jeff's waiting.

Bye.

I don't believe this. 20 calls in 20 minutes.

Looks like we're out of town, too.

Oh, here comes the famous person. Hey, we'll collect a couple phone calls for

you while you're in the shower. Oh, boy.

I don't even know these people.

Afraid so, Nancy.

You're adoring public.

Oh, no.

You wanted to be famous.

Yeah, but why did this one guy call ten times?

That's Bill McDonald, your fiancé.

My what?

You know, the guy with the mother in Pittsburgh.

Oh, yeah.

You might as well get that, Nancy. I'm sure it's for you.

Hello?

Oh, hi, Bill.

Yes, I got the messages.

This weekend?

No, I don't think so.

Because I can't go to Pittsburgh this weekend. I don't even know you.

Well, I guess you'll just have to tell her that the wedding has been postponed.

Mother!

I know why she's so upset.

Willie, can't you take a break? Just for a few minutes?

No way. I've got too much to do.

Why are you doing this, anyway?

Because it's Nicholas's Saturday job, and he has a ticket to the Jethro Tull

concert. The concert?

The one that's going to launch our career?

That's right.

And in exchange for the ticket, I have to do everything he says, which is about

to kill me.

Hey, Tommy.

Yes, Nicholas?

A little less chin music and a little more elbow grease.

See what I mean?

You heard the man.

Don't stand there running your mouth. You got work to do.

May I help you? Oh, no, I'm just waiting for someone.

May I... Oh, do you work at this desk?

Well, sort of. Oh, sorry.

What do you mean, sort of?

Well, you see, I'm supposedly a temporary replacement, but the rumor has

the girl I'm replacing might not be coming back.

Really? Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

This could be my big break.

Yeah.

Excuse me.

I've got to keep up my toes. Oh, sure.

Hello.

Hello, Mr. Capel.

The squirrel story, it'll be ready at noon.

No problem.

Oh, Dad, hi. Oh, Jimmy, I tried to call you, but you've already left. Oh, was

something wrong? No, no, no. It's just I'm not going to be able to take you to

lunch. Things are really getting crazy. This story just came in, and I've got to

get it on the air by five. You know how it gets around here. Yeah.

I really am sorry, though. It's okay, I understand.

Look, I've got to run. I'll see you tonight, okay?

Bye.

Bye.

Hey,

Nancy, there's this guy on the phone for you. He says he's your number one fan.

Oh, I have spent the last three hours on the phone talking to 48 of my number

one fans. I can't...

it anymore.

What do you want me to tell him?

Tell him I died tragically over the weekend.

Nancy, I can't tell him you died. It'll break the poor guy's heart.

Well, then tell him I'm in a coma and the chances are slim.

Nancy, you want to go with me? At least then you won't have to lie.

Where are you going?

Just to the movies. It's not very exciting, but it's now. Great.

Anything is better than this. Okay, come on. Yeah, let's get out of here.

Would you just hold on now? Don't whisper.

Wait, what was your name?

What's your name? Tom, Tom. Okay, Tom, hold on.

Guys,

you know, the movie's going to start any second.

Any more bright ideas?

Aha!

How's that story coming?

Terrific. It'll be ready just in time for the 11 o 'clock news. That's great.

I've got another one I want you to get someone on. Who's available? Are you

kidding? Everybody on this staff is so busy, they're making appointments to

breathe.

What is it? It's a view of the chemical waste program on the local level. It's

nothing major, but it could be interesting.

As long as we're so shorthanded, you know who could be perfect for this

Who? Joni Bradford. One little problem, she's on leave of absence.

Call her. Get her back here. Call her back?

Is there some other problem?

No, it's just she might not want to interrupt her vacation. Oh, nonsense.

been begging me for months for a story just like this. She'll bust the door

to get back in here. Call her. All right, I'll call her.

Great.

Yeah, great.

There. Think that just about covers everything?

Mary, would you do me a favor and run this up to Nicholas?

Why, is he sick?

No, but I'm working on it.

Huh?

Well, you see, I sort of made this deal with him. I'd be a slave for a week. I

figured how bad could it be, right?

And you were wrong.

Boy, was I wrong.

I haven't had a break all day. I'm supposed to be at rehearsals right now.

I'm hoping that after he eats all of this garbage, he won't feel like

me around anymore.

What is all of this?

One peanut butter and jelly bean sandwich, one bowl of potato chips, one

chocolate shake, one candy bar, and one chocolate cream pie.

No chocolate ice cream?

I almost forgot.

Tommy, this is really cruel.

No, it's not. It's survival.

Nicholas, I was just on my way to bring you a little snack.

No, thanks.

But I fixed all your favorite goodies.

I'm not hungry. Besides, you better get to work. You've got extra homework to do

tonight. Says who?

Mrs. Rogers.

You know that term paper you did for me?

Yeah.

You flopped.

I don't know.

I've just been kind of down since this afternoon, I guess.

You know, being back in the newsroom made me realize how much I miss being

of all that.

If I go back to work, though, it's going to be the same old garbage again.

You blew it.

What?

That was your cue to say something to cheer me up.

Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I'm not in a very good mood either.

Oh, Jeff, did you have a bad day at work?

Look, could we talk about something besides work for a while?

Sure.

I've had it. I'm going to spend the rest of my life at home where nobody can

bother me.

Nancy, my favorite sunshine girl. How's it going?

Jeremy, what is going on?

These are some guys from school. I kind of told them they can meet you. Then I

kind of suggest you tell them you're breaking your promise. But Nancy,

look, you heard me. I'm tired of being on exhibits.

Why don't you build a fire in the fireplace and put some music on and all

other trite stuff?

Then we'll try to think of something to do to cheer us both up.

Okay.

What is bothering you, Jeffrey? It's nothing. It's just something that

at work today.

Well, can you tell me about it?

Capel came into my office this afternoon with a story he said he'd be perfect

for.

What is it this time?

A dolphin that recites the Gettysburg Address, right?

Nope.

It's a legitimate news story.

You'd love it.

Really?

Really, Jeff?

Capel's going to let me do a real story? I don't believe it.

That's what he said.

Well, what's wrong?

Why did you wait so long to tell me?

Why don't you think I can do this story?

Of course. Don't be ridiculous.

Well, what is it, then?

Just... I was under the impression that you were happy with the way things were

going. Obviously, I was wrong.

You don't want me to go back to work. Is that what this is all about? I just

wish you'd make up your mind.

Last week, you hated the job. This week, you can't wait to go back. What am I

supposed to do? Put my life on hold while you make up your mind? What am I

supposed to do, Jeffrey? Give up my chance at a big story because you want

dinner on the table? It's not just that. Use your head.

Things are different now. It could get very awkward at work if you come back as

my fiancé.

Oh.

Well, there's a very simple solution to that problem, isn't there?

I told Capel that I'd come in early, get started on that story.

Are you okay?

Well, it's not the easiest thing that I've ever had to do.

I'll survive.

If there's anything I can do to help, would you let me know?

I'll be fine, Abby, really.

Nancy, what are you doing?

Picking out a nose. Oh, you're going to change your nose?

No, I'm going to change my whole face.

I'm just starting with my nose.

Why? What's wrong with your face?

Nothing, except for the fact it can't go anywhere anymore without being mobbed,

screamed at, sung for, or proposed to.

In other words, fame isn't all you dreamed it would be, right?

Well, Dad, I think it's exactly what I dreamed it would be.

I just never figured it would bother me like this.

Am I going to have to spend the rest of my life running from the phone and

wearing disguises in public?

Maybe.

But, you know, if you ever feel that the rewards aren't worth it, you can always

just quit.

Yeah, quit.

Besides, look at all the good things that have come of it. Do you realize

you've done? You've found yourself a career that you're good at, and you've

right to the top. How many people can say that?

Yeah. I guess I could have a lot worse problems than a career that's going too

well.

And isn't it worth the inconvenience knowing that your family feels lucky

to be related to someone as special as you?

And isn't it worth the inconvenience knowing that you have a father that's

proud of you?

You bet it is.

Thanks, Dad.

You're terrific.

Yeah. Well, I have an ulterior motive.

Yeah?

I know who's going to end up paying for that new nose.

Hi. Hi.

How's the story going?

Um, I don't really know. I just got started.

Jody, I think we ought to talk. I'd like a chance to explain about last night.

The explanation seems obvious, Jeff.

You want a wife, but not a fellow reporter.

I know it's unfair for me to expect you to give up your career, but it's also

unfair for you to expect me to give up all the things I want.

What do you want?

I never actually realized it till I came this close to having it.

I guess what I really want is a home, a family.

Somebody to give me that?

Is that so horrible?

Except it can't be me.

All right, now anyway.

I know, I know, and I'm sorry. I can't help the way I feel any more than you

help the way you feel.

I guess there's just no way that we can have each other and still have all the

other things that we both want.

I guess not.

So, I think the best thing is for us to go back to the way things were

before we got involved in this relationship.

Fine.

I lost it, Jester!

They started sending Nancys out in the metro.

I promised I'd get her to autograph one for Kennedy Landmark. Well, Nicholas, if

I were you, I wouldn't ask her anytime soon, okay?

Poor Nancy.

I know. I don't know how much more fame she can stand.

Hey, what's this?

Not another mustache.

No, that's not Nancy. It's the guy.

The Sunshine Boy.

That's terrific. They have a new campaign.

What?

are over, you've been replaced.

Does that mean Nancy's going back to being a normal person again? No, that

Nancy's going to be a have -been.

What's her?

I can't figure it out. I think it's gone to her head.

Nicholas, I'm exhausted.

I was up till 3 a .m. doing your homework.

Yeah, well, get up. You've got a lot more things to do.

Not now. I can't move.

You've worn me out.

If it wasn't for the concert tonight, I'd shoot myself and put myself out of

misery.

Well, I guess you can have today off.

You want your ticket now?

Is Tommy still sleepy?

Yeah, he's pretty tired.

I guess I worked him a little too hard.

Well, why don't you surprise him when he wakes up and give him his ticket?

No. I think I'm going to do something even better than that.

Hey, if it'll make you feel any better, you got nicer legs than that new guy.

Thanks. Hey, you even look better in a mustache.

Thanks.

Hey, Jeremy.

Jeremy, I'm really sorry I yelled at you.

That's okay. Getting yelled at's my specialty.

I brought you a present here. What? Just a little something.

What did you bring me?

Just some newspaper clippings and stuff.

Gosh, I can't believe it. You actually saved these clippings?

Why? I thought you may want to keep them, you know.

Ah, that's really nice. Thanks, Jeremy.

You know, I was just getting used to the idea of being famous, and now it's all

gone. So you'll be ready for it next time.

Yeah, if there is a next time.

Nancy, look, there's going to be a next time. You were a smash hit.

You think so?

Yeah. Besides, I got it from a very good source. They're looking for a cover

girl for Beekeeper's Digest.

Do

you

have the photo on the floor?

This isn't easy, Jeff.

I think we're both professional enough not to let our personal feelings get in

the way of our work.

That makes one of us.

Johnny, it's getting late. Why don't you go home and get some rest?

We can wrap all this up in the morning.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Jeff. Just go, Johnny.

Is she all right?

I don't know. I don't think she's been out of her room since she got home.

Yeah, I know. I tried to take her some dinner, but she said she wasn't hungry.

I think the hardest part about being a parent is having to see a child go

through something that really hurts and not being able to do anything about it.

Oh, come in.

Hi. Hi. Tony, are you okay?

I've been better.

I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate your concern.

It means a lot to me.

It's just something that I have to work out on my own.

I know.

Is there anything at all we can do?

I could use a hug.

What surprise?

What are you talking about?

Mrs. Rogers was right. Business is easy once you understand the basics.

Here.

What's this, my ticket?

No, your share.

My share of what?

The money I got from Kenny P. Lander's brother.

I sold him the ticket.

You sold the ticket?

Yeah. I asked for twice as much as it was worth, and he paid it. You sold the

ticket? Yeah.

I wish Mrs. Rogers could have seen me out business him.

knew what hit him.

You sold the ticket.

Yeah, see, I remember you saying that you didn't have enough money to buy your

own ticket. And I want to do something nice for you. So I'm going to give you

half my profit.

This way you get your own ticket and a little extra money, too. Pretty smooth,

huh? Nicholas, you don't understand.

There are no tickets. The concert's been sold out. I couldn't get a ticket if I

had five times this amount of money.

You couldn't?

Why do you think Kenny's brother was willing to pay so much?

I don't believe this. After all I've been through and I'm gonna miss the

concert.

Would it help if I felt real bad?

This is the last of it.

Not bad.

Not bad?

Is that all?

It's your first big story. What do you expect?

I wanted terrific or outstanding.

I'd settle for merely great.

Joanie, I can't lie to you.

It's... It's merely great.

It is?

Yeah. You did a terrific job.

And you're going to be a very good reporter.

And...

We can't just work together.

It's too hard.

I know.

Believe me, I know.

What are we going to do?

I don't know.

All I know is that I love you too much to go on like this.

We're just going to have to work it out.

I thought you were afraid of an office scandal.

This is a special occasion.

A whiskey.

Hi,

Tommy. You still mad?

Just keep scrubbing, Nicholas. You've got a long way to go.

It was probably a dumb concert anyways.

I wish you wouldn't be so mad. I said I was sorry.

Just keep scrubbing, Nicholas.

I know I was a little rough on you when you were my slave.

And it was real dumb of me to sell your ticket.

But you're my brother. You're supposed to forgive me when I do dumb things.

And I said I was sorry.

You want some help?

You bet.

Oh, and tell me.

Kenny P. Landers brought you back this program from the concert.

I thought you might like to keep it as a souvenir.

Guess that means no, huh?