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Look at that ceiling. You can feel the history, you know? Yeah, it looks like

found ourselves a contractor.

Oh, no.

What's wrong? I'm representing their proceedings with urban renewal to have

opera house condemned and torn down.

You can't. There are a dozen other places they can put that project without

destroying this town's heritage.

Oh, and my brother's a fighter, Professor. He doesn't let anybody push

around. This is a very big opportunity for me.

How come it's your case and not my project? You could quit. So could you.

There's a magic in the early morning we fall

When the sunrise smiles on everything

around It's a portrait of

the happiness that we feel and always will

Oh, it is enough to fill our lives

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

And it is enough to fill our...

You should go to sleep.

Wish I could go to sleep.

Well, you'll just have to accept it, Susan. That's the way it is with

teeth. They grow in very noisy.

All that noise. I'm glad she's finally quiet.

If it was my kid, I would have insisted it had teeth before I left the hospital.

Can you do that?

Sure. It's a standard option.

Cost a little more, but it's worth it.

Dad, is he putting me on?

Only if you believe him.

I wish it were true.

Could have got some rest the last couple nights.

I'm afraid I'm going to sleep right through Merle's visit.

Well, I'll tell you what. Why don't you leave Sandra Sue with me and you go take

a nap until Merle arrives?

She's so fluffy.

Don't worry.

I've survived a few teethings in my life.

Oh, thanks, Dad.

I just heard a car pull in the driveway.

Does the Nicholas Bradford live here, son?

Yeah. Would you tell him we got a delivery for him?

For me?

You're Nicholas?

Yeah. I guess you better read this. And I guess you better sign this.

It's not quite the way I had Merle pictured.

Thank you, Professor Edgar Semenza, head of the drama department, Sacramento

State College.

This is Joni Bradford, Channel 8 News, coming to you from the old opera house,

where Sacramento's glorious past awaits your help for an exciting new future.

Terrific, Joni.

Great, thanks.

He's right. I give you an A+. Oh, well, thank you. I wish you'd given me that in

my senior drama seminar.

Well, you were brilliant in all my classes.

No, I think I was a B-, actually.

Yeah, well, just one more mistake in my long and checkered career.

Now, these days, I brag about you to all my students.

Oh, really?

I thought you'd be disappointed that I was doing this instead of real theater.

Oh, Joanie, your story on the news tonight will make a tremendous

to the theatrical arts.

Now, if we can save this magnificent old structure, well, we can create a drama

center here that will serve the community for generations.

Oh, that would be so fantastic.

I sure hope you can do it.

Oh, then please, keep giving us all the publicity that you can.

I will, Professor, I promise, I will.

Is there anything else I can do?

Would you like to serve on the restoration committee?

You mean it? Oh, we need your enthusiasm. You'd be perfect.

What do I do? When do I start?

Well, we're having an emergency meeting in about a half an hour. Can you join

us? Professor, there isn't anything I'd rather do or any place I'd rather go.

Good.

This is obviously a computer error.

We don't have a computer.

Then it's just a plain dumb mistake.

Dad, listen to this. No, Nicholas, you listen to me. These men are either in

wrong city or they've just escaped from an institution. I mean, this is not your

horse. I know that.

Oh, well, good.

It's only half mine.

Half? Yeah, Joe Simons gave me half, but I don't know which half.

Joe Simons?

Who's Joe Simons? She's kind of an old vagabond. She means a bum.

Yeah, he helped Nicholas when he ran away.

Kind of adopted himself as Nicholas's granddad. Her name is Royal Flush in

of the cards I was holding at the time we acquired ownership.

She is a real winner, partner, and I know you and I will win a bundle.

When we race her.

She's a racehorse.

Oh, sure.

So take good care of her until I can get business cleared up here and can join

you in Sacramento. Here? What does he mean here?

Where is he? Do you know?

He hired us in Reno. Said he was going east.

East? Or north.

Oh, terrific.

Well, when he gets here, he's going to find his half and Nicholas' half of the

horse have both disappeared.

I think I'm just going to call my half royal.

Why royal?

Well, I can't call her flush.

She's too beautiful.

Well, actually, David, it was Professor Semender that suggested you. I just

seconded the motion. I told him that I was sure you'd do it.

Do what?

Well, it's right up your alley. We need a construction expert to do a

preliminary survey to tell us how much it's going to cost to bring the old

house up to code.

There's some rumors the city might condemn it before it can be restored.

Gee, I'd love to help you, Joanie, but I need some paying jobs.

Oh, the committee will pay you, of course. You're kidding.

Oh, yes. They've already raised some money, and they know that they need a

professional appraisal to show to the city council.

That sounds terrific. I'm glad you seconded the motion.

Well, actually,

I didn't tell you the bad news.

They need the appraisal right away, like tomorrow.

Literally? Literally.

Oh.

Well, I'm just sitting here trying to figure out who to call for work, so why

not? Why not? Thank you, David. Oh, great. Thank you.

Tommy, you got a horse on your lawn.

Taste him, Earl. You got weird in -laws.

I don't see Susan.

Hi, there. How you doing?

How you doing?

Where's Susan?

She's in the house. Your dad was taking care of Sandra Sue. When the horse came,

she had to.

Why are we getting a horse?

We probably are. Well, Dad and Nicholas have a difference of opinion.

Tommy, just leave my bags. I want to see my wife.

Well, welcome back, son. Mr. B, it's good to see you again.

Now, there's a new member of the family that I think we should meet.

Yeah, Merle. Her name's Royal.

No, Nicholas. I was referring to Jeremy.

Jeremy, come here. I want you to meet Merle.

Howdy, Jeremy.

Now, you're the way I had Merle pictured.

Slugger, I brought you a hat.

Oh, thanks, Merle.

Susan!

Sweetheart.

Oh, have I missed you? Oh, me too.

Hi, kiddo.

Oh, Merle, this present you brought her is so cute.

Well, now, you just wait until you see what I got you.

No peeking.

Oh, honey, that's beautiful.

Is she all right?

Yeah. She's been so fussy since she's cutting teeth.

And I think she wants her bottle.

Want to feed her?

Yeah,

I guess.

The bottle? All right.

Okay. Are you smiling?

Okay,

I got her.

Got it?

Uh -huh, I got her.

Does she sleep after this?

Hopefully. Only hopefully? Would it help to mention that her father hasn't seen

his wife since Christmas?

You might mention it.

In the meantime, try on your present.

Now, that's a good thing.

Well? Well, you'll have to add a few joists here and there, but basically

fairly sound.

Great!

Now, let me ask you about the plumbing.

What plumbing?

That bad?

Yeah, well, let's just say that when it comes to restoring the plumbing, you

have complete creative latitude.

Well, I'd love creative latitude on this old place.

You can feel the history, you know?

I know.

Look at that ceiling.

See those beams? They're hand -carved. You don't see that kind of detail

anymore.

Yeah, it looks like we found ourselves a contractor, if he will accept.

Are you kidding?

Of course I'll accept.

I'm honored. Oh, wonderful.

I told you he was.

You're being real helpful, Sandra Seaman. Just keep sleeping.

Honey, I'll be right there.

Honey, I can't tell you how many nights I've been

dreaming about this.

I have been dreaming about you in that nightgown every second since I saw it in

the store.

Susan?

Here.

That late already? No, I'm early.

I thought I'd come home on time for once so we could go out to dinner.

Sorry, I have to work.

You've got a contract.

Congratulations. What is it?

Well, for starters, it's not big bucks. Okay, so it's on bucks.

But it's exactly what I've always wanted.

A chance to be involved with something to feel proud of.

Something that'll be around for a while. You know, to kind of leave my mark on

this town. Sounds beautiful. What is it?

Well, you know the old opera house?

What about it?

I've been hired by the restoration committee to bring it up to code and to

save it.

Oh, no.

What's wrong?

Well, you know one of those cases I've been working on?

Yeah.

It's for Raymar Development.

I'm representing their proceedings with Urban Renewal to have the opera house

condemned and torn down.

You can't.

Hey. Hey, old sweetie. What are you doing here?

Well, what else can they eat? Sugar. They like sugar.

Oh, hi, Abby. Hey, guys. What's going on here?

Well, you want Mr. Bradford's version or Nicholas's? What? It's fun.

See, Joe Simon sent me a horse.

Oh, this is Joe Simon's horse.

Well, no, actually, we're partners. We're going to race to make a bundle.

Yeah, but Mr. Bradford wants to get rid of it first thing tomorrow.

Yeah.

You've got to be careful of your fingers here. Let me show you how to do that.

Break off this little piece and put your hand real flat.

Yeah, you do it.

Just that.

So it doesn't get your fingers.

You want to be sure to get your hands away.

Well, so it eats carrot, sugar, and fingers.

Well, if you're going to need a little more than that, you're going to need

oats and some hay and a place to stay.

Well, uh, it can stay in our room. Yeah, well, speak for yourself.

Well, I was thinking about the garage, actually.

Don't you think you ought to discuss this with Mr. Bradford first?

Yeah. Yeah, we'll talk to him.

Yeah, well, let me know so I can duck.

I didn't think World War III could have woke you. Then one little hiccup, you'd

stand your suit and you'd pop up like a rocket.

Well, that's Mother's radar for you.

Does she nap after this, Paul?

Well, actually, she stays awake after this file.

Oh.

You know, honey, you're all cooped up around here. I'll bet you'd really like

night out.

Merle, I'm really tired.

But you just had a nap.

Look, why don't we get Nancy or Elizabeth to babysit, and you and I will

for a real fancy dinner at a place by the river where we celebrated our

engagement. Merle, I really don't feel up to it.

We haven't been our old selves since I got here.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

Then you'll do it?

Okay. I'll do it.

Onions? Whatever you like.

Thanks. At least I went all the salad arguments.

This is a discussion, and I hope we can have them without it turning into a talk

show.

You know, I keep thinking about those workmen that built that opera house.

They must have really wanted it. You can see it in the craftsmanship.

They cared. Are you implying that Raymar Development doesn't care?

They are one of the most respected builders in California. No, I'm not

that. I'm just saying I appreciate what they built, and I think we ought to

remember it. David, I am not denying that there's a certain historical value

the old place. but my clients plan to build something practical and beautiful.

Oh, yeah. Parking lots are the highest form of beauty.

Not parking lots, David. The project is public housing, which Sacramento needs a

lot more than it needs a place for amateur actors to play around.

Should I pass those words along to Joanie? You know what I'm saying. We're

talking about the most good for the most people.

While we're at it, let's talk about your goods.

Mine? Restoring that place, David, is a romantic pipe dream.

They'll never raise enough money. You're just wasting your time.

Well, I guess she'll be all right here just for tonight.

Well, do you think that's enough, David?

Yes, Nicholas. She had most of our front garden for dinner, and she won't be

here past breakfast.

Well, if she goes, I go.

Well, we'll miss you, Nicholas.

Dad, what are you going to do with her?

I'm going to start calling some people I know tomorrow, try to find a nice home

for her in the country.

Oh, great.

I always wanted to live in the country.

No, Nicholas.

All joking aside, you're going to live right here.

Maybe you can visit her once in a while.

Don't lead him on like that, Mr. Bradford. It could result in great

psychological trauma if he learns the truth. That is the truth.

No, it isn't. I saw this TV documentary. You know what they do with unwanted

horses, don't you?

What? They turn them into dog food.

Dog food?

That's not true, Nicholas.

Well, not completely.

Sometimes they turn him into chicken feet.

Not royal.

I won't let him.

Jeremy. Just trying to help.

Come on in, Elizabeth.

Hi. We sure appreciate this. Oh, sure. Look, you sure you weren't busy tonight?

No, I was just going to do some studying, and I might as well study

watching Sandra Sue with television.

Now, you wouldn't have any friends over, would you?

Trust me. I do, I do. Now, look, bottles are in the refrigerator. Right where

they always are. Now, go and have a good time. She's right, honey.

Oh, no, Dr. Max's phone number. It's on the bulletin board. No, I wrote the

number of the restaurant on the bulletin board. I forgot to write down Dr. Max's

phone number. Susan, I can find it in the book, and if it makes you feel any

better, Mary's home.

Mary's home? Well, she can help out.

Susan, you don't have a good doctor to babysit.

Oh, come on, it won't be for long, and I'm really exhausted.

No, you're just out of practice and having a good time.

Come on. You can hold down the fork. Yes. Now, would you please go with your

husband? Look, she's very cranky.

So am I, Susan.

Come on.

Bye.

It always comes back to that, doesn't it? The box.

Of course. You have to be practical about your ideal.

You can't keep ignoring the way things get done. Oh, I don't know how things

done. Well, obviously, if you did, you'd let me introduce you to Raymar

Development. Then you could work for winners instead of losers.

Don't be so sure they're going to win.

You haven't listened to anything I've said, David. I'm trying to help you. I

didn't ask for your help. Now let me handle my own business. Well, great.

you're at it, would you mind not complicating mine?

It's going to be very embarrassing when I tell my client my own husband's on the

opposite side of my case. How come it's your case and not my project? You could

quit. So could you.

And we'll have the spinach salad.

Very good, sir.

Good, honey?

Oh, great.

See, I'll have the Swiss dressing, and the lady will have oil and vinegar.

Okay, hon?

And I'll have the salad.

Uh, weren't you listening?

What'd you say?

Honey, you have a salad.

I have a salad?

Mm -hmm.

Where?

I think we'd better go.

Where? Home.

Going home? Uh -huh, going home.

Come on, sweetheart. My compliments, Michelle.

Sure is beautiful.

Yeah. That's what I keep telling her.

Look at these eyes.

A lot of character in those eyes.

Is that good?

Mm -hmm.

First thing you look for in a woman.

I wish you could tell Dad that. The only thing he looks for is a place to get

rid of her. Yeah, I know.

Here you go.

You're welcome. I'm sorry she ate your flowers, Abby.

That's okay.

She's just following her instinct.

You mean you're not mad?

Flowers will grow back.

Hey, Nicholas, he needs to be brushed.

Do you know how?

No. Well, put your hand in the brush like this.

And then just follow the line of her hair.

Like this? Yeah.

Just watch how the hair grows and follow that line.

Is that right?

Yep. You're doing it good.

This is fun.

Mm -hmm.

Hey, how come you know so much about horses?

Listen, I practically grew up on horses.

I lived on a horse when I was your age.

Really? My horse's name was Blaze.

Blaze? Yeah, Blaze of Glory.

He looked a lot like Royal here.

He was red.

He had a blazed face just like this.

My dad gave him to me.

Your dad?

Really? Yeah, he did.

I had him until I went away to college.

Oh, you were lucky.

Real lucky.

I know.

I didn't realize how lucky.

As a partner in my company, you have a certain financial interest in my

decision, so I wanted to get your advice.

Oh, come on. Your contract with Bradford Construction doesn't really matter.

Your marriage does. So you do whatever you think is best for your relationship

with Janet.

Well, what's that?

You say the case is important to her.

Well, then I think you owe it to her to compromise.

You think Joanie's going to feel the same way about it?

I bet on it.

Talk to her.

Okay. Is she working today?

Yes. She said she had a meeting down at the theater.

All right.

Well, I'll try to catch her.

Well, we've been busy. Janet and I have been meaning to get over to see her, but

things have been a little frantic. Same here.

Maybe when things unfrantic a bit, we can all get together.

Terrific. Hey, can I hold her?

Sure.

Oh, she is beautiful.

You must be really proud.

Oh, I am real proud.

Did you expect her to grow this fast?

Nope, I sure didn't.

A lot of things about her I didn't expect.

I envy you, Mo.

This is what living's all about, huh?

Well, it's not an exclusive club, you know.

You and Janet could have your own.

You're right, bro.

Don't tell me about it.

Hello, David. It looks like we're in business.

Joanie's story on the news last night was a miracle. We're getting more

contributions than we ever dreamed.

We'll have enough money to do everything we want. Isn't that great?

Yeah.

But I understand there could be a problem.

What kind of a problem?

I hear that Raymar Development wants this site for public housing.

You hear correctly. But there are a dozen other places they can put that

without destroying this town's heritage.

Now, I'm sure that they will back down if we put up the right kind of fight.

and my brother's a fighter, Professor. He doesn't let anybody push him around.

You look relieved.

I am.

I talked to Dad today, and he thinks I should back out of the project.

He does?

Yeah, he does.

And, um, so then I went and I talked to Joanie.

Well, how did she take it?

She didn't.

She didn't like you giving up the contract?

She doesn't even know I considered it.

And I'm not giving it up.

David! No.

I've been thinking a lot about us, Janet.

And I don't think it's right for only one person in a marriage to compromise.

And you think you're that person?

I know I am.

I gave in about not having children.

I gave in about our social life. And now I'm being asked to change my career to

suit yours. I don't think that's a healthy marriage.

So I'm not going to do it.

This time, you compromise.

Hey, David, what are you doing here?

Are there any empty beds in the house?

What happened?

He said the fight got so bad they couldn't stay in the same room.

Poor David.

And poor Janet.

Didn't David tell you that she represents the developers?

No, he didn't say a word.

I hate to say this, but maybe you just pushed him so fast he didn't get a

chance. What are you saying, Mary?

Look, please don't take this the wrong way. It's just that...

You get so enthusiastic about things. You catch people up, you sweep them away

before they know all the facts.

Well, David knew the facts.

Then why is he supporting the wrong side?

He isn't. This is the right side.

Joanie, how can you say that? There are families out there who really need this

housing project.

There are a lot of other places that housing project could go.

And if you could see the mail I'm getting at the station, you'd see that

really need a theater too.

You can actually say need? For your information, Mary, people are a lot more

than livers and kidneys and physiology.

Oh, I agree with you.

But you can't eat Shakespeare.

And two acts of Edward Albee certainly aren't going to keep your children out

the rain. I never realized how Philistine you've become, Mary.

Better Philistine than pretentious.

David's moved out on Janet?

That's what I hear.

If you want to take over Sandra Sue here, I'll go find out the details. No,

thanks. We made a deal. Remember, you're going to take care of Sandra Sue for a

whole day and a whole night. And as much as I'd like to hear the details, I'd

much rather have a full night's sleep.

Well, Oprah, I will see you in the morning.

Hey,

look, believe me, it's going to be worth it. I'll be a new person.

I just want the old person I married.

That's what I mean.

Hey, hey,

Jody. Yeah?

Did you hear about David?

I heard.

I don't understand why you want to make trouble for the guy.

Have you been talking to Mary?

No, Elizabeth.

Where does Elizabeth get off thinking I want to make trouble?

I don't know. But it seems to me both David and Janet would be a lot better

if none of his sisters meddled in his life.

Well, I'd be a lot better off if none of my family meddled in mine.

I'll mention that to Elizabeth.

So I figured since you talked your dad into letting you have a horse, you could

tell me how to talk my dad into letting me have a horse.

First thing you have to do is to convince your father that you can take

Royal. Oh, I can take perfectly good care of her.

The next thing you have to do is to persuade your dad that the horse will in

way be a problem to him.

Oh, she won't. I guarantee it.

Okay, now the main thing.

is that you have to approach your father at exactly the right moment.

You mean when he doesn't have a headache.

Nancy,

is that you with ice?

Nicholas,

get in here!

Oh, Nicholas, will you get in here?

I don't think she likes it out here.

Forget it. She's not sleeping in the house. In fact, this is the last night

she's going to stay in the garage. I don't care what I have to do, but I'm

getting rid of this horse.

May I make a suggestion?

I don't want to discuss it.

The horse goes.

We flew it, Abby.

No, Nicolette.

Don't give up yet.

Well, if there's a lonely place out here, do you think I could spend the

out here with her, you know, just to keep her company?

Sure.

Just get a bunch of blankets and keep warm, okay?

Oh, thanks, Daddy.

It is our last night together.

I wouldn't want her to be lonely.

Night, you guys.

Hello?

Abby? It's Joni.

I'm over at David's.

What are you doing there?

Well, I wanted to come over and talk to Janet, you know, and try and straighten

things out.

But I'm afraid I'm too late.

Janet's gone.

She's gone?

Well, she left David a note saying that she was staying at her parents'. Boy,

I'm really sorry to hear that.

Well, what do you want me to do? Do you want me to tell David, or are you going

to tell him when you get home?

I don't think I'm coming home. As long as I'm here, I'm going to stay

I can't face the flack I'm getting back at the house.

Okay, Johnny, I understand.

Listen, sleep good, okay?

Night. Night.

Thank you.

Did you hear that?

Tom, it's okay. She's going to quiet down when she gets used to it. She won't

have time to get used to it. This family is going bonkers. We've got a horse

living in our garage, a married son trying to escape out to the screen

daughter -in -law living back with her parents, my daughter living in their

apartment, and Merle living out in Susan's place, wishing he was in New

I'm entitled to headaches.

You're making it very hard on both of us.

Do you want to be alone?

Do you want to be together?

Good morning.

A kiss?

Uh, Merle, remember me? Your wife, the one who gets a good morning kiss?

Oh, I remember.

Well, maybe you can remember a little better.

Sure.

Just let me get Sandra, Sue, or Bob.

Uh, Merle.

You're giving her beer?

Oh,

wrong bottle. I guess so.

Sarah.

Hey, are you okay?

I said, are you okay?

Terrific. Are you sure?

Well,

good, because I was thinking, why don't we find a babysitter?

Pick it back and take off for the snow. Ma, what do you think?

Ma?

Hey, honey.

I'm sorry, Mr. Bradford, but we've had several complaints from your neighbors.

Well, I'm in complete sympathy with my neighbors. And you can tell them for me

that this horse will be out of here immediately.

I knew you'd cooperate, sir.

But I still have to give you the citation.

If you remove the animal as quickly as you say you will, then you won't have to

face a judge.

Believe me, officer, this horse is much more of a nuisance to me than it is to

the public.

Now, considering the cloudy nature of the ownership of this horse, where do

suggest I take her?

Well, sir, I think your best bet would be the animal shelter.

The animal shelter?

Yeah, they're pretty good about finding places for unwanted animals.

She's not unwanted.

Dad, you can't do this.

I'm sorry, Nicholas. We have no choice.

Hey, take it easy, sport.

Well, I need Abby.

Not here, Nicola.

Where did she go? She went jogging with David.

Is there anything that we can do? No, I need Abby.

Wait, wait, time out.

After just one lap?

I didn't sleep much.

Well, I haven't talked to her, but, uh...

I'm sure Janet didn't sleep much either. You haven't talked to her?

It's not that I wouldn't like to. I mean, she is my friend.

But I didn't know how you'd feel about it.

I'd like you to stay out of it, Abby.

Okay.

I'd like this to be something Janet decides.

Well, you make that sound like she better decide what you want or else.

I just want to know what's really important to her.

And that you're the most important, right?

Yeah, yeah.

Something like that.

Well, David, you know, you could think about giving her a little time.

Hey, you know, it's not easy to work all this out.

Janet and Joni and Mary and I were being pulled in directions that women have

never had to deal with before.

Including some wrong directions.

Come on, David. What, do you want her to be some spineless little person who is

afraid to discover who she really is and clings to you for her life? No, of

course not.

Well, then help her out.

I've tried that, Abby.

But the more room I give her, the smaller I feel.

David, you're not in competition with her.

If you help her expand her world, then yours is going to be that much larger.

She'll have that much more to share with you.

I've heard that theory.

Just tell me, how come her career is so important and mine doesn't count?

Let me tell you about careers.

Mine is real important to me.

Well, when Frank died, I had a career.

I didn't have anybody to share my life with.

Let me tell you, it wasn't too much fun.

Maybe you should talk to Janet.

I'm talking to you.

Come on, David, work it out.

It's worth it.

Okay.

Let me go.

Okay. Carol?

Hmm?

Wake up.

What's wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Oh, Sandra said I've got to feed her. She's fine. She's fine. I just want to

talk to you, honey. I bet it's her tooth. What happened? Nothing at all.

I just want to talk.

Come on. Sit down.

I want to thank you for last night.

I mean, I know this is corny, but it was one of the most memorable evenings of

our marriage.

Memorable?

I can't wait to forget it.

Yeah, well, I don't want to forget it.

It gave me a chance to see a whole lot about you and me.

Merle, I understand now why you were upset when you came home.

Upset?

Who was upset?

You were upset.

Just like I was upset this morning.

I mean, who wants to be married to a zombie?

Well, this baby stuff isn't easy, Susan.

No.

How can you help it?

Look, I've got an idea. Why don't you go back to sleep?

And when you wake up, we'll both take care of Sandra Sue together.

That way we'll be rested enough to be our old selves again.

In your new nightgown?

In my new nightgown.

Hey.

It's good to be home.

Joan. Oh.

I'm sorry. What are you doing here?

Oh, I didn't want to face David or Mary, so I slipped over.

What are you doing here?

Well, I don't pack too well when I'm furious.

Janet, I... Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that last night.

If I'd known about your case, I never would have asked David to take that

theater job, honest. I'm not blaming you. I know, but I don't want you to

David either.

Something about fixing up that old place that just made him come alive, you

know? What do you mean?

I haven't seen him look like that since we were little kids, you know?

He used to build those soapbox racers.

He used to spend hours in that garage.

Mom could hardly get him to come in for dinner.

He took that theater job for me. He... He took it more for...

For himself?

No, more for... the love of doing it.

Hey. She's gone, Abby.

It's gonna be all right.

How could it be all right?

Because it is.

Come on with me.

Nicholas, would you come on? Just trust me, okay?

It's gonna be fine, I promise.

Hi.

Well, you were right about one thing.

It is old.

Joanie came to see me.

And what did you two decide?

We didn't.

The truth is, I made the decision.

That I should back down?

No, David.

That I should.

I just came from the office.

I explained to them that I had a conflict of interest with my husband's

business, and I asked them to assign another attorney to the case.

No. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

I don't understand.

Would you hold on a second?

David, I don't find this very amusing. I resigned from a great case just for

you, and you treated it like it was a bad joke.

It's not a bad joke. It's a wonderful joke.

David, did I laugh at this?

No, I tried to understand how you felt about it. I love you. Oh, you have a

great way of showing it. I thought I did. Oh, by laughing? No, by telling

Professor Semenza about an hour ago that I couldn't accept his contract.

You did what?

I told him I couldn't accept his contract because my wife's legal case

important to our marriage.

No.

Oh, David.

Okay,

Nicholas, remember, you always get on from the left. Right, the left. Okay, on

three.

One, two, three.

Okay.

How's it feel up there? Feels great, man. I love it.

She's really ours. Really ours.

My dad told Francis we can keep here as long as we need to until Joe Simon comes

back. Well, that could be expensive.

Listen, Nicholas, I figure she's worth it.

Besides, every boy should have a horse.

He'll share with his mom, right?

Right here. You better take these. Okay.

Ready? Let's go.

Hi, Mr. Bradford. Oh, hello, Jeremy.

Hey, you got a minute? What, 30 seconds?

Why, why? What's on your mind?

Well, ever since Nicholas got that horse, our bedroom smells something

Really? Yeah, you want to come down and sniff?

Oh, no, no, that wouldn't be necessary.

I think it's the boots.

The boots?

They're the ones he rides in. He keeps them right beside our bed.

He does, huh?

And if I'm not tripping over them, I'm smelling them.

Wow, I can see your problem.

Yeah, do you think you could talk to him?

Try? Yeah, because if you don't talk to him, I'm just going to have to take

matters into my own hands.

Really?

What did you have in mind?

Well, I know you're not going to like this, but I can't take it anymore. I'll

just tell him to keep his smelly horsey boots out of my way or throw them out

the window.

The window?

What was that?