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How would you feel about flying with me to L .A. for a few days? They're exactly

what I've been looking for for this new job.

It looks like they forgot half of my outfit.

No, that's all of it.

Just the jean? I could die of old age waiting for another chance like this.

You're right about that.

Yeah, and besides, Ben says the shots would be very modest.

Then why don't they just put a blouse on you? Because the whole idea of this ad

is to make everybody think of me with no clothes on. Do you mean to say that

you're actually considering doing this? Whatever I decide to do, it's going to

be my decision.

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, it is enough.

To fill our lives with love.

Always spend our days like bright and shiny new dyes.

If we're ever puzzled by the changing times.

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

Thank you.

What's wrong?

Did you lose your mommy?

Go right ahead and make all the wisecracks you want.

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sure there's a good explanation.

I promise not to give you a hard time.

Thank you.

Well, I must admit, it is a little hard to resist, but I do credit myself with a

certain degree of maturity.

You just relax and have your breakfast.

Oh, Nancy, you got a phone call a few minutes ago.

Oh, who was it? Well, it didn't leave his name. Just some guy with a real deep

voice. Said something about you eating all of his porridge or something?

Oh, Tommy.

Hey,

what's the occasion?

Oh, nothing special.

Uh -huh.

Well, I was going to the library to do some work on a research paper, and I

doing research. So you thought you'd put on your designer jeans, three hours'

worth of makeup, curl your hair, make you feel better about it, right? Right.

Not even in half -price, Elizabeth.

Alan Alderson.

Oh, I thought so.

Who's Alan Alderson?

Oh, he's a friend.

Uh -huh. Filed that with a research paper.

A good friend. Keep going.

I wish I could. We seem to be stuck in the good friend stage.

So, I decided to get tough, and today is the day Alan asks me out or else. Or

else what?

Or else I've wasted three hours and a good pair of blabbing. Right.

Good luck. Thanks.

Yeah, Jeremy.

I have a hunch this is yours.

Oh, thank you. Hey, you should be careful. I mean, you know how your

about leaving toys around after you finish playing with them.

Jeremy, thanks a lot. I'll try to remember that.

Nancy! Dad, wait.

Before you waste all your creativity, I've heard them all. You're going to

a hard time coming up with something original.

Well, how about, why are you dressed like that?

Oh, I got a modeling job.

A print ad for a toy store. Hey, that's wonderful.

Why do I get the feeling that you're a little less than elated?

Well, Dad, all of the time I've spent dreaming of a glamorous life as a

model. Somehow this isn't exactly what I had pictured. We all have to start

somewhere and work our way up. Look at Joanie. She spent almost a year covering

school board meetings and county fairs. Yeah, but I don't remember Joanie having

to go to work in ponytails and anklets.

especially carrying the stupid teddy bear. Now, you just do the best job you

can. It'll pay off.

Oh, Dad, you really think so? I hope so.

Oh, Nancy.

Yeah? Don't forget to tell the grown -ups that you had a nice time.

Do you need some help?

Yeah, I was looking for a friend. He's supposed to meet me here. What does he

look like?

He's cute.

We get a lot of those.

This one knows he's cute.

We get even more of those.

Um, well, he spends a lot of time looking at himself in the mirror and

at his fingernail.

Oh, him.

Second table around the corner.

Oh, Elizabeth.

Nice of you to drop by.

I'm sorry I'm late, but I was busy getting gorgeous.

What interrupted you?

Oh, come on, I'm just kidding.

You look very nice. Thank you.

Listen, while I was waiting, I put together a list of books that we're

need and where we can find them.

So why don't you get started on them? I'll be with you in a few minutes.

Where are you going?

I have something to tell that librarian.

What? That I think we have a major future together.

Oh,

Nicholas,

what is it?

It's about my allowance.

Oh, now, come on. I just raised your allowance.

I know.

That's the problem.

See, according to Mrs. Rogers, inflation went up last month more than my

allowance. Do you know what that means?

Yes. Mrs. Rogers has a big mouth.

It means that I'm losing money just by being alive.

Well, considering the alternative, you still have a slight edge. But, Dad...

Hold on. That's for me. Nicholas, we'll have to continue this discussion later.

Oh! David, what are you doing here? I was just in the neighborhood and I need

favor. Oh, what do you need? I was wondering if I could leave something

a couple of days. Of course.

Oh, good.

Okay, guys, bring it in.

In the porch in the back, all right?

Well, what is it exactly that you're leaving?

Me.

And everything you own.

You got kicked out of Paradise Manor?

I didn't think that was possible. What on earth did you do? I stopped paying my

rent. Oh, well, some landlords can be unreasonable.

He advised me that he was raising my rent, which I couldn't afford in the

place. I don't know what I'm going to do, but I've got to find someplace

cheaper. You're more than welcome to stay here while you're looking.

Oh, thanks, Dad. But are you sure?

Oh, it'll be great. We can keep an eye on you, make sure you're all right.

Fix you decent meals?

Yeah, help you out, sort of get you back into circulation.

And we'll take you with us everywhere, so you'll never be bored or lonely.

On second thought, it probably won't take long at all.

You look as tired as

I feel.

I passed tired hours ago.

What comes after tired?

Exhausted. What comes after that?

Dead.

You're getting warm.

Then I have some bad news.

I'm going to live?

No, your modeling agency called. You have an interview in less than an hour.

Well, I'm just going to have to call them and tell them to send somebody

I'm too tired to go anywhere tonight.

Abby?

Are you sure this is right?

Mm -hmm.

I wrote it down just like they said it, and I repeated it back to them to be

sure I got it right.

I don't believe it! I don't believe it. I've got to get dressed. I'm never going

to make it.

Abby!

What? You are a doll.

Thanks.

Elizabeth, have I told you how nice you look today?

Forget it, Alan. I'm not going to type a term paper.

I wasn't going to ask you to type my term paper.

I was hoping I could talk you into writing it.

You're cute.

So it's yes?

You're not that cute.

Oh, well, you can't blame me for trying.

Listen, if you want to stick around, I could help you get started. Oh, no,

you, but I've got to get going.

I've got a hot date.

I have to keep my priorities straight, you know.

See you tomorrow.

Mary, would you ask me out?

Okay, Elizabeth, what are you doing Friday night?

No, I'm serious.

I mean if you were a guy.

Oh, you mean that guy?

Well, it looked like he liked you.

Oh, sure, he likes me. He adores me.

He eats lunch with me, sits with me in class, drives me home from school.

He does everything except ask me out.

Elizabeth, some guys are a little bit dense.

Now, I bet you this guy is just dying to go out with you.

All you've got to do is just drop a few subtle hints.

Why don't you work on it, okay?

Hi, Dad. Oh, hi. Bye, Dad. Where are you going?

Dad, you won't believe it. Well, try me. I've got an interview with Ben Catron.

You have an interview with Ben Catron? Yes. Oh, my gosh. No wonder you're

excited. Who wouldn't be? I know.

Who is Ben Catron?

He's with one of the hottest ad agencies in California, and he's looking for a

fresh face for his new ad campaign.

Oh, Dad, this could really be my big break.

Oh, that's wonderful. Good luck, Nancy.

Thanks, Dad. Well, I've got to get going. I only have 15 minutes to make it

across town.

See you. Oh, Nancy.

Yeah? You better try making it in 10.

How come?

May I help you? Yes, I'm Nancy Bradford. Yes.

Hi, I have an appointment with Ben Catron.

Nancy Bradford.

Um, you mean you had an appointment.

You mean I'm too late?

I'm afraid so.

Oh, no.

You see, I was late in getting the message, and then the traffic was awful,

and... Oh, please.

Couldn't you just squeak me in?

I'm afraid that's impossible.

He's gone for the evening.

Oh, I'm sorry.

So am I.

There's a rumor going around that you are in a state of financial deprivation.

I'm in what?

Broke. Yeah, I'm in broke, all right.

Well, I'm having some problems of my own.

I've got to find a place to live, and this job is taking all of my time.

So I was wondering if you'd like to help me. For money?

Of course.

All right.

What do I do?

Okay. I'm going to give you a list of all the requirements, and you go through

the newspapers, and you pick out the apartments I should look at. This will

me a lot of time, and it will help supplement your income.

Well, I don't care about that, just as long as I make some money.

Uh, how much do apartment hunters make?

Five bucks a week.

How about ten?

How about five bucks, or I'll find myself another apartment hunter.

Uh, five does sound fine.

I thought it would.

I'll have a Florida fizz.

Make that two of those.

Someone should give him a swift kick.

Hmm? Who?

Whoever's responsible for all this gloom on such a pretty face.

Well, in that case, I'm the one that should be kicked.

I did it to myself.

I just missed an interview with Ben Catron.

Oh, you wouldn't understand.

Don't be so sure.

Here.

Oh, no.

You can't be. You're Ben Catron?

And you must be Nancy No -Show Bradford. I recognized you from your pictures

your agency sent over. I am so sorry I was late. You see, I got detained and...

Well, it's a long story.

I can't believe it. You're really Ben Catron?

You look so young.

Just well -preserved.

To tell you the truth, I came here with the intent of drowning my sorrows, too.

How could you possibly have any?

Easy. I spent the whole day looking at 47 women with the collective charm of a

tree stump.

And I faced the prospect of going back to my biggest client tomorrow to tell

I couldn't find anyone for his new ad campaign.

I only have one chance left.

What's that?

How would you feel about flying with me to L .A. for a few days?

You're exactly what I've been looking for for this new job.

Oh, good morning.

Good morning.

Did you and Nancy get to the airport on time?

Barely. And it was all her fault.

How come?

Because if she didn't have such an exciting career, I wouldn't have taken

wrong turns and been pulled over for running a stop sign.

You're right. She's obviously the guilty party. Oh, yes, but I forgave her

because she talked the policeman out of giving me a ticket. What did she say?

Hello.

I am really so happy for her, Abby. She's been through so much, not to

what she's put us through. I mean, my gosh, the correspondence course and

hairstyling, selling encyclopedias by phone, singing telegrams, the easy art

fiasco, and all she ever wanted was a job that made her feel good about

should have seen her this morning. I have never seen her so happy. She was

a little kid. I mean, she was talking a hundred miles an hour, not paying any

attention to what she was doing. I'll tell you, Abby, if anybody has ever

deserved success, it's Nancy. And I've got a feeling that this is really going

to be it. Tom.

As a matter of fact, I think that this is only the start. Stop.

I don't know how much more of Nancy's success you can stand.

Good morning, Mr. Catesworth. Hello.

Mr. Isley's running a little late this morning. But if you'd like to have a

seat. Thanks, Dana.

Do you believe this?

Vernon Isley.

Have you ever worn any of his clothes?

Are you kidding? I can't even afford to be in the same room with him. I just

think I could be modeling him. Okay, lady, I want you to calm down.

Okay. Very important.

Yeah. In fact, it's an order.

All right.

So what happens next?

Well, we'll go inside. I'll introduce you.

He'll probably make you walk around a little, see how you move.

Then you'll come back outside here and wait, and I'll give him the pitch.

Okay.

Dan, what if he doesn't like me?

He's an eyesore. He's a tough old bird, but he's not stupid.

Dad, I need some help. Sure, Nicholas. What can I do for you?

Well, what's panoramic views and lavishly contoured landscapes?

Oh, well, that depends. And where did you see them? Right here in these ads

David's new apartment.

Oh, in that case, a panoramic view is a window and a lavishly contoured

landscape is the front yard.

Well, how come they don't say that?

Well, that would be boring. I mean, people wouldn't come out to see what

advertising. Oh, so they lie.

Well, they don't lie exactly.

Well, what do they do?

They just make the truth sound more appealing.

Why isn't that lying?

It's more like exaggerating.

Well, how come it's different?

That's the way real estate works, see? So when people go out to see the real

thing, the fancy words stick in their mind and everything looks a little

Oh, I still don't see... All right, Nicholas, they lie, they lie.

That's what I thought.

Thanks, Dad.

Nancy. Ben, what's wrong?

I don't know how to tell you this.

He loves you.

Are you kidding?

Ben, that's wonderful.

We have to go back in and sign the papers. He wants us to get started as

possible. What happens next?

Tomorrow morning we'll shoot the layout and then you're on your way.

Elizabeth.

I've got a major problem.

Alan, you've always got a major problem. Now, what is it this time?

My fraternity's having a formal dance this weekend, and I can't find a date.

Everybody I thought of asking's already been asked.

Wow, that is tough.

Uh, listen, um, if you're really that stuck, I suppose I could go with you.

Oh, come on now, Elizabeth.

Be serious. I've got to find a date.

Oh, you know what I mean, Elizabeth.

You're my buddy. I don't think of you like that.

Like what?

Like one of those girls I'd go out with, you know.

You know.

Like Carrie Strickle, Beth Barnes.

You mean to tell me you would spend an entire evening of your life voluntarily

with Beth Barnes?

What would you possibly talk about? You'd die of boredom.

Elizabeth.

If I want to have some intelligent conversation, I can have lunch with you.

Yeah, come on. I'm starving.

Champagne for lunch?

Isn't there a law against that?

Not today.

I'd like to propose a toast to my latest discovery.

And I'd like to compliment myself and my good taste.

Thank you.

Ben, did you really pick me because you thought I was right for this job?

Or was it because you were desperate and you didn't want to face Isley without a

model?

Believe me, I've done that before.

It wasn't pleasant, but I've done it.

Nancy, there's something very special about you.

A certain innocence.

A vulnerability.

That's what I was looking for.

Well, don't a lot of other models have that?

Not many.

And this is Isley's first venture into a casual line.

Designer jeans, western motif.

You need someone refreshing like you.

I hope you never lose that quality.

Well, I don't think you have to worry about that.

I think you're probably right.

Hi.

Well, that just answered my first question.

I just came by to see how your talk with Alan went.

What happened?

That's just it.

Nothing happened.

He doesn't think of me like that.

Like what?

I don't know.

Like whatever it is, they think about them.

Elizabeth, wait a minute. You lost me.

They who and them who?

They, guys like Alan. And them, the girls that guys like Alan only go out

You know, married girls with names like Jennifer and Stephanie, who look like Bo

Derek and have the IQ of a spider fur.

I get the picture.

Is there anything I can do to help you?

Not unless you can get me a special discount on a frontal lobotomy.

Hi. Nancy, this is Connie Langston, Mr. Isley's assistant.

Hi, Connie. Nice to meet you. If you two will excuse me, I have to make an

urgent phone call.

I brought over the outfit that you're going to be shooting in tomorrow.

Oh, well, I already got it this morning.

That was this morning, and that was before Mr.

Isley's latest brainstorm.

So now you have a new outfit.

Listen, while I'm here, you might as well check and make sure they sent the

right size.

It's better to find out now than in the morning. Yeah, that's true.

What do you think?

Well, uh, the jeans are perfect, but, uh... The blouse is kind of small.

Oh, see you in the morning.

Connie, I'm serious.

It looks like they forgot half of my outfit.

No, that's all of it. That's all I'm going to be wearing?

Just the jeans?

That's the latest brainstorm.

I'm sure Ben will tell you all about it. I've got to run.

All right, well, I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Ben, why didn't you tell me?

I just found out myself.

I usually only come up with the idea this afternoon.

I'm going to be up all night designing the layout.

You mean you like this idea?

It doesn't make any difference if I like it or not.

Isley's my client. My very important client in this new line is a big step

him. If this is how he feels we should promote it, I don't have any choice.

But what about me?

Ben, I don't think I can do it.

Well, Nancy, you have to do it.

Well, this Isley guy must have some compassion. He let you come home.

Yeah, well, that's because Ben told him that I was sick.

Oh, and the way I feel... Oh, gosh, it really wasn't a lie.

Nancy, what are you going to do?

I don't know.

Ben's going to reschedule the shooting for early next week, so I can have a

couple days to think about it. You mean you're actually thinking about doing it?

I can't help thinking about it.

I mean, a job with Vernon Isley?

I could die of old age waiting for another chance like this.

You're right about that.

Yeah, and besides, Ben says the shots would be very modest.

Then why don't they just put a blouse on you?

Because the whole idea of this ad is to make everybody think of me with no

clothes on, which makes them look at the ad more closely, which makes them buy

the jeans.

I really hate this.

I just don't know if I hate it enough to give it up.

Any suggestions?

Yeah. My first suggestion is that you make sure Dad doesn't find out anything

about this until you're actually sure of what you're going to do.

Nancy!

And your second suggestion?

I want you to give me this Catron Clown's phone number. I want a word with

Dad, it's not Ben's fault.

Well, then whose fault is it? If it's anybody's fault, it's my own, for being

naive. You know, I really thought I could make it in this business with nice

features and an outgoing personality.

If this is what you have to do to make it in this business, you better find

yourself another business.

Dad... And you can tell Ben Catron that if you haven't already.

I will tell Ben when and what I decide to tell him.

Do you mean to say that you're actually considering doing this? I don't know

what I'm going to do.

But it's my life and it's my career.

And whatever I decide to do, it's going to be my decision.

Well, there are a lot of guys like that. I think psychologists have a term for

it. Mm -hmm.

Stupidity.

You can go out with stupid girls.

It was a lot easier. You didn't have to try as hard to impress them.

You're not helping.

You really like this guy, huh?

Just give it some time. It'll wear off. It can only take so much.

Is that what happened to you? It wore off?

Yeah, I hit the saturation point. I once went out with a girl that thought the

salt tox was something a doctor gave to his patients with high blood pressure.

Great. Now all they have to do is sit back and hope that Alan goes out with

same girl.

Nicholas, you sure I can afford this?

With a little left over from my commission.

Are you sure it's worth the effort?

Well, I left it at home, but it really sounded great.

Okay, let's check it out.

I thought totally natural meant they didn't serve junk food.

I'm late.

Well, just a little bit.

I can never remember what time this class meets.

Well, you want to borrow my notes?

No, I'll just take double notes tomorrow.

I hate history.

It's so historical.

I mean, who really cares about this stuff?

The only reason I took it was because I think Dr.

Cox is so cute.

Don't you?

Oh, yeah, he's a regular joy to behold.

Joy to behold, that's what my mom had printed on her Christmas potholders.

Christmas potholders?

Listen, um, this may sound a little bit strange, but are you doing anything

Friday night?

Elizabeth! Hi.

Hi.

Who's your friend?

Alan. I would like you to meet Valerie.

Hi, Valerie. Nice to meet you.

I'll bet you say that to everyone you meet.

Only to those people who look like you.

You mean there are other people at this school that look like me?

Oh, yeah, dozens. The biology department's experimenting with clones.

Clones?

You mean they've invented perfumes that make people look alike?

Oh, well, it's a long story.

Excuse me a minute, Valerie. Could you excuse us? Where did she come from?

She's in my history class. I figured she'd be a likely prospect for your frat

party. Certainly seems to be your type, Alan.

Elizabeth, that girl is unbelievable.

I don't know how I'm ever going to thank you.

Oh, hi.

Elizabeth tells me you're studying nuclear physics.

Yeah.

You're going to do the layout. That's wonderful.

Under one condition.

What's that?

They let me wear a blouse.

Nancy, we've been through all this.

Ben, you and I have.

But we haven't been through it with Vernon Isley.

There's a reason for that. But you said he loves me.

Now, what would happen if you told him I wouldn't do the ad unless they put a

blouse on me?

I don't know.

And I'm not sure I want to find out.

Well, it just doesn't seem fair that we can't even talk about a compromise.

I know.

What's wrong?

Are you afraid to call him?

No, I...

Well, just a little.

Ben, this is really important to me.

I know.

I'll call him, but I'm not making any promises.

Ben?

Nancy, what's wrong?

I made Ben call Vernon Isley and tell him if I had to do something that I felt

wrong about, well, he could just keep his job. Good. Well, I know how hard

must have been for you to do.

Yeah, especially when Isley told Ben that if I don't do the layout the way he

wants it, he's going to sue me.

Well, howdy, Capoc.

You look like you could use a stiff shot of chocolate milk. Better make it

double. Sit down.

You been apartment hunting for David, huh?

Yeah. What a headache.

Hmm.

Here you go. It's on the house.

Thanks. You know, David doesn't like anything.

He turned down swimming pools, tennis courts, plush decor, panoramic views.

Well, maybe he should be a little more patient.

Maybe he should be a little less picky.

Well, Nicholas, David's going through a pretty rough time.

I mean, he needs to find a place that's his own.

He doesn't need panoramic views or tennis courts or swimming pools.

What he needs to do is find a place that feels like home.

Maybe you could find a place like that?

You mean start all over?

This is a lot of hard work.

That's why you're getting paid the big buck.

I'd rather go back to being poor. Life was a lot easier.

I'll drink to that.

What if I tried talking to him?

Nancy, it wouldn't do any good.

Look, it's not always this way.

Any of my other clients would have understood your position and been

cooperative.

Isley prides himself on being eccentric, and he's determined you're not going to

tell him what to do.

Well, why can't he hire another model? He could, but he wants you.

You don't realize how much that is saying. He's not the easiest man in the

to please.

And there's only a few weeks left before he introduces his new line.

He doesn't have time to start searching again.

Janet says he's just trying to scare me.

I mean, he can't sue me. I don't have any money.

Heisley doesn't have to sue you. All he has to do is make sure you get a lot of

bad publicity out of this.

And you get a reputation for being a troublemaker, and people don't hire

troublemakers.

You can put an end to your career before it even begins.

Would he do that? Of course.

But why?

Nancy.

Eisley employs over 100 models a year, all under contract.

If he were to let you out of your contract, you'd have to do the same for

them. He can't afford to set that kind of precedent.

I can't believe this.

You know, I felt bad enough when it was just this job that was at stake.

Now it's my whole career.

Yours and mine.

Eisley's my biggest account.

If you don't do this layout, it's a sure bet I'll lose him.

Face it, Nancy.

It's got us cornered.

Both of us.

Hi. Hi. What are you doing?

Eating myself into a coma.

Do you want to try something else? What?

Talking about it.

Not as much fun, but a lot less better.

Abby, I don't know what I'm going to do.

I have gotten myself into such a mess.

There's no way out. There's always a way out.

Yeah? The only one I can see is for me to do the darn layout. That sounds like

you've already decided.

Well, that's just for right now.

It changes every 15 minutes.

What do you think I should do?

Nancy, you're the one who has everything at stake.

And you're the one who's going to have to live with the consequences.

You should do what you think is best.

You make it sound so easy.

No. The easiest thing would be to do what everybody else is pressuring you

doing. It takes a lot of strength to ignore all that and do what you think is

right.

Yeah.

What do you think?

Well, if you're about to take to the streets, I'd say you're probably your

dollar.

I'm trying to change my image.

I'm tired of looking like a cross between Marie Osmond and a Kewpie doll.

Look, come on, Elizabeth. You're fine the way you are. Or the way you were.

You don't have to change to make this guy notice you. Well, nothing else I've

tried has worked.

That's because nothing else you've tried has made any sense.

I mean, look, you take a guy who makes a hobby out of collecting dumb blondes

and fix them up with a dumb blonde, it's like giving a match to a pyromaniac and

pointing towards a haystack.

Well, if you're such an authority, what do you suggest?

I thought you'd never ask.

Come on. Come here.

Nancy, do you realize what you're saying? Do you realize what's at stake?

Ben, I've been over it in my head a hundred times.

The fact is, I just can't do it.

Nancy, what are you proving?

All you're doing is giving some other girl an opportunity that is rightfully

yours. What's rightfully mine are my principles.

And taking off my blouse in front of all of America goes against them.

Fine. But while you're being so self -righteous, you're hurting a lot of

people. I'm about to lose a client. It's taken me years of hard work to win

over. How do you justify that?

I'm sorry, Ben.

I really am.

But I have to stick to what I believe in.

That's all I have left.

Jeremy, the better work.

Are you sure this guy is right? I mean, good -looking, real mental midget? Yeah,

he's on the football team, and he flunked introductory water polo. Oh,

think he'll do.

Besides, it's a rest party, and I have to ask the freshman to get in.

Hello, Fred.

Uh, yeah, this is Elizabeth Bradford from sociology.

It's not a place, it's a course.

Anyway, um, I was wondering if you were doing anything tonight after the game.

Um, I meant after you take a shower.

Oh, we've got a lot going on.

Um, well, how would you like to go to a frat party with me?

Mm -hmm, yeah, there'll be lots of food.

Of course, yeah, there'll be booze.

You would?

Oh, great.

Night,

Jimbo.

Hey, Val, you think you'll be okay alone for a few minutes?

I should really go over to the buffet line and talk to some of those people.

How come?

Well, it's sort of my job. See, I'm Rush Chairman.

They aren't moving fast enough.

Right.

Here, now.

Don't go away.

Hi, how you doing?

Elizabeth?

Hi. Hi. What are you doing here?

Oh, my date's the Russian.

You going out with a freshman?

Fred? This is Alan.

Oh, Fred, hi.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah, hi.

I'm a friend of Elizabeth's.

Elizabeth tells me you're interested in pledging. Anything I can tell you about

fraternity life?

Yeah, where's the cake?

Oh, well, we don't have a keg, but there's a picture on that table over

Thanks.

She's cute, huh?

Oh, Fred, he'll do.

Is he always so hungry?

Only after a big game. Then the football team.

Ah.

Well, does he come with a suit or is that sold separately?

What's wrong with his suit?

He looks like he belongs on top of a disco wedding cake.

I think you're jealous.

I think you better go get Fred before he eats the chandelier.

Elizabeth!

You want a brew?

No, thanks.

to see how you were doing.

Not terrific.

Look, if it makes you feel any better, I think you did the right thing.

Thanks, Dad.

Freddy's under the refreshment table.

I think he might wake up by tomorrow morning if you're lucky.

Someone is sleeping under the table?

That's right, Valerie.

A wicked witch gave him a poison apple.

Maybe you should go give him a kiss and see if that'll revive him.

I'll try.

Do you want me to drive you home? No, thanks. I called a cab.

Besides, how would Valerie find her way back from the punch bowl without you to

show her?

How can you talk to me about Valerie when you're out with Godzilla's nephew?

Now, there you go again.

You always judge things on the surface.

Like Fred. Now, did it ever occur to you that underneath that crude exterior

there might be a warm, sensitive, intelligent guy inside?

Only if Fred ate one.

I'm sorry, Elizabeth.

I just would have thought you'd be attracted to somebody a little more...

you.

Well, yeah.

Now you know how I feel every time you ignore me and fall head over heels for

some gorgeous blonde airhead.

Elizabeth, I've never ignored you.

Is that what this is all about?

You and me?

Elizabeth, I didn't realize.

I'm sure you didn't.

Nicholas, I can't look at another apartment today. But this one is really

special. I've seen your idea of really special.

But, David, I spent all morning looking for the right apartment.

I even gave up going to Ride Royal.

Nicholas, I'm really exhausted. I'll go look at it tomorrow.

But what if someone else gets?

Then we'll find another one.

But I picked this one out just for you.

What are we waiting for?

Let's go before someone else gets here.

Right.

You want to come in?

And don't say it's a free country.

Come on in.

If you're looking for a mirror, there's one in the living room.

I wasn't.

I was trying to think of a clever way to apologize for the way I've been

treating you.

So what'd you come up with?

How's this?

I'm sorry.

Alan, it's not very clever.

Look, I... I think I've been a real jerk.

Oh, well, if you're looking for a second opinion, you've come to the right

place.

I'm trying to apologize to you. Will you give me a break?

I love your logic. I know I'm a jerk, but I admit it, so that makes it okay.

Will you let me explain?

Sure.

See, you and I have been friends for so long.

And I guess I just got used to the idea of, you know, you being my pal, my

sidekick. And I just thought, no, I just didn't think.

Well, last night I realized you're right.

We like each other.

We have a lot of fun together.

And I don't see any reason why we shouldn't be going out.

But there is a reason.

See, last night I realized something, too.

I realized that the whole time I was mad at you for not seeing me as I am, I

really wasn't seeing you either.

And now that I have, I don't want to go out with you.

Goodbye, Alan.

Goodbye?

I know this is new to you. It's called rejection.

Elizabeth.

Goodbye, Alan.

Folks, just take your time and look around.

And stop by my office on your way out and let me know what you decide.

Oh, thanks. We will.

See you. Yeah.

Nicola, you were right. This place is great.

It feels comfortable. It's got character.

It's affordable.

Are you going to take it?

I don't know.

What's wrong?

Well, nothing's wrong. Everything's absolutely perfect, but I just don't

it's the right place for me. I don't know why. It's just a gut instinct.

Yeah?

Hi, I'm Maureen from across the hall.

I just wanted to volunteer my services if you need any help moving in.

Oh, thanks.

That's very nice of you.

Well, just knock any time.

Yeah.

Gut instincts are subject to change without notice.

Dan.

I saw your father outside. He told me to come on back.

I brought you a peace offering.

Oh, they're beautiful.

I don't usually make a habit of this, but we're celebrating.

We are?

I just called Vernon Isley and told him he had two choices.

He could either shoot that layout with you, fully clothed, or he could find

himself a new ad agency.

What did he say?

He said he could find himself a new ad agency.

I am really sorry.

What are you going to do?

Sell a couple of my winter homes.

I'll live.

Well, if that's what happened...

Well, what are we celebrating?

For starters, I managed to convince Isley that letting you out of your

would not be as harmful to him as all the bad publicity he would get from

you. Are you kidding?

Oh, thank you.

You know, you didn't have to go out on a limb for me.

I knew what I was facing when I made my decision.

So did I.

You see, I've been in this business a long time, and I've made all the

concessions, which is a nice way of saying that I sold out.

When you walked out of my office, I had to respect you.

Because you had done something that I wish I still had the courage to do.

And then I thought, maybe I can. Maybe there's still enough of that left in me.

So I picked up the phone and called Isley.

I may have lost my biggest client, but I think I gained something even more

important.

Well, Nicholas, I gotta hand it to you. I love this place.

Oh, when do I get paid?

As soon as I find my checkbook.

How much?

Well, I figure five bucks, just like we agreed.

Plus, ten is a bonus for doing such a terrific job.

Wow!

Fifteen dollars!

Will you be careful?

I've never had that much money in one time in my life.

Well, now you get a taste of how the other half lives. I can't believe it.

this goes over on that table. Be careful.

I think I left my checkbook in the bedroom. I'll go get it. Okay.

So, what are you going to do with all that money?

Oh, I don't know.

Maybe I'll get a new baseball mitt or a soccer ball.

Or maybe I'll just save it and buy milkshakes every day for the rest of my

Wow. I don't know how I'm going to ever decide.

Oh, I'm sure you'll figure it out.

I guess I just decided.