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Good morning, Cross.

Good morning, Benson.

Oh, I saw Jennifer last night in the
wedding boutique.

Wedding boutique? Jennifer?

Would you like some pastry with your
coffee?

No, thanks. Did Jennifer... How about a
slice of toast?

Krauss, did Jennifer buy anything?

You mean, did Jennifer buy a wedding
gown?

Whatever.

I'm sorry, Clinton. Jennifer asked me
not to tell you that.

Well, it makes no difference to me.

Jennifer says anything to do with
weddings makes you a little crazy.

Well, that's not true.

If she wants to buy a wedding dress,
that's her business.

I've got some tennis shoes. Doesn't mean
I play tennis.

The governor's got a smoking jacket.
Doesn't mean he smokes.

You've got a swimming suit. Doesn't mean
anybody wants to see you in it.

Jennifer's right.

You're a little crazy.

I know who put her up to this. Her
mother.

Got some bad news this morning, Besson.
You're not the only one.

The Pentagon called. They're thinking of
moving Murdoch Air Force Base to

Florida. What? That's right.

My sources tell me it's an economy move.
The Air Force wants to combine their

computer services here with their
administrative offices in Florida. The

Force is the biggest employer in
Hamilton County.

If they move out, Hamilton County could
be facing a depression.

Don't we have anything to say about it?
Congress has scheduled hearings on the

matter for next week.

Well, I guess we'd better get started on
an economic impact report.

We need figures on projected
unemployment, loss of tax revenue,

suppliers.

Sir, there's no need to go to all that
trouble. I'll simply call Binky.

Who's Binky? Charles Binkman, top flight
Washington consultant and a dear friend

of mine. Not only were we fraternity
brothers, I am godfather to his first

child. So you're going to make him an
offer he can't refuse?

What is it that this Binky can do for
us?

Sir, he can pull strings.

He's got connections in high places. He
can go straight to the Pentagon if need

be. I think we're better off going
through official channels. Get our

in order and present the strongest
possible case.

Okay, Benson. Start gathering data for
an economic impact report. Sir, what

about Dinky? His consulting firm is
highly regarded.

Well, go ahead and call him, Clayton. I
guess it can't hurt to approach this

problem from every angle. Thank you,
sir.

Clayton, if you don't mind my saying so,
I think it's a mistake to bring your

friend in on this.

Well, what is the point of having
powerful friends if you don't use them?

Because now you'll owe him one, and
sooner or later, he's going to call it

Benson, Benson, Benson, you are so
naive.

Politicians work on the principle of one
hand washing the other.

Well, they wouldn't have to keep washing
their hands if they didn't keep getting

them dirty.

$188 .20.

Just hold your horses.

Well, there must be something wrong with
your batteries.

Because I have $12 ,035 ,874 .20.

That's wrong, Benson.

What do you mean that's wrong? Well,
come here. Let me check your figures.

Okay. Oh, did you add this figure in? I
certainly did.

That's the phone number from the Pizza
Delight.

What is it doing on my pad?

Pete ordered food. I guess he wrote it
down on your pad.

Sorry, Pete.

Here we go.

Pepperoni and anchovies.

It's on me. I'm sure it will be before
you're finished.

I'll put that down there.

Where are we going to eat? In the
kitchen.

Okay. Come on, Denise. That didn't take
you long. Did you go to the Pizza

Delight? No, I went to that little place
with all the flies.

You'll be delighted to know I spoke with
Binky this afternoon.

Oh, really? How's the old binkaroo?

Well, for your information, this Sunday
the old binkaroo is going to be playing

polo with Clifford Whitfield Pratt.

I thought they always played with a
little white ball.

All right, Benson, let me spell this out
for you. Clifford Whitfield Pratt knows

a senator who knows a senior aide to a
congressman who knows the vice chairman

of the committee conducting hearings
on...

Murdoch Air Force Base.

Democracy in action.

Ah, Governor.

Don't mind me.

Sir, I was just telling Benson that
Binky will be dealing with our problem

Sunday. In a polo game.

There's no one in there.

Oh, darn.

Sir, did you hear me?

Oh, yes. Binky's playing polo on Sunday.

Yes, sir. And he has Cliff Pratt's ear.

Don't try to explain polo to me,
Clayton. I'll never understand it.

Well, it's a lot like football, except
with football, you don't have to shovel

up after it.

Well, this conversation seems to be
taking a downward turn, so I'll be

leave. I'll keep you posted on Binky's
progress. Good night, all.

Uh, Governor. What were you looking in
my bathroom for?

Because I've looked everywhere else and
I can't find Katie.

Well, maybe she isn't home from school
yet. Well, she should be home. You can

see it's after dark.

Well, don't take it out on me.

Hi. Where have you been, young lady?

Yeah, you're getting us both in trouble.

You said I was okay, Dad. I went to the
games, stopped for pizza, and here I am.

In my office. Governor, I'm going to
have to meet Jennifer in a half hour,

want to get this work finished. Benson,
do you mind this a private matter?

Well, then why don't you discuss it in
private? We have no secrets from you. I

think you should have at least one.

I was talking to the kids. I didn't know
it was late.

You should have phoned.

I'll work in the bathroom.

Don't leave, Benson. At the moment,
you're the only reasonable adult in the

room.

You watch yourself, young lady.

I don't believe it. The first... time I
get home a little late and you're all

over me. I was worried.

But there's nothing to worry about. I'm
almost 13.

Tell him, Benson.

She's almost 13.

You don't understand. I'm not a baby
anymore.

Benson, the next time something like
this happens, let me handle it by

huh?

Ah,

good. Here you are, Benson.

I've got a bit of news that should cheer
things up around here. On behalf of the

governor, I accept your resignation.

I had a message on my desk this morning.

And? And a binky is flying in tomorrow.

And?

And I presume since he's flying in, he
must have some good news.

But you don't know that.

Well... No.

Good, then I'll keep working on the
report.

Benson, Benson, Benson, always the
pessimist.

Clayton, Clayton, Clayton, always the
pest.

Kraus? Benson?

Uh, Miss Kraus, my friend Vinky is
arriving tomorrow. I'd like a very

lunch for him.

Try Smitty's. They have a nice crab
salad, only 6 .95.

He eats here, he gets what everybody
else gets.

I won't forget this, Miss Krause.

Good. Then you won't need a menu.

Good morning, Miss Krause. Good morning,
Governor. Would you like some coffee?

Yes, thank you.

Well, it looks like you two made it up.

Yes, we agreed that Katie is ready to
assume additional responsibilities.

And privileges.

Including going to the movies with her
friends.

Really? You said you had to think about
that one. Oh, I did, while I was

shaving. Thanks, Dad. You're the
greatest.

Miss Krause, could I use your phone?
Sure, go ahead.

Katie is growing up, yeah? Oh, yes, she
is.

I don't know what I was worried about.
There's nothing wrong with her going to

the movies with her friends.

Hello, Mrs. Sheridan.

Did Buzzy leave for school yet?

Buzzy?

Hi, Buzz.

Kate.

Kate? Whatever happened to Katie?

Listen, if you still want to take me to
the movies on Saturday, it's okay.

My dad just gave me permission to go.

Well, all right, then. It's a date. See
you then. Bye -bye.

Who's Buzzy?

Just a boy in my class.

Not just a minute, Katie.

When I said you could go to the movies
with your friends, I didn't mean boys.

Why not?

Well, boys are boys.

That's a chauvinistic remark.

You are not going out on a date.

First you say one thing, then you say
the opposite.

I'll never have a social life.

It will be all right, sir. She's going
through a difficult time. I was just

that at her age. Oh, how did your father
handle it?

He sent me to America.

Fulton, you busy?

As a matter of fact, I am, sir. I'm
trying to make some sense out of these

statistics. Oh, well, that's all right.
We can talk after you're finished.

Okay.

You finished?

What's on your mind, Governor?

Buzzy.

You mean Binky.

Oh, well, Binky, I'm Buzzy.

Who is Bunky?

Oh, that's right, Benson. You don't know
about Buzzy. You've been busy with the

Binkys. Well, Bunky's the boyfriend.

Binky has a boyfriend?

No, no, no.

Bunky, Katie's beau.

Let me see if I have this now.

Binky is the bozo with the basses.

And Buzzy is the boyfriend who's the
beau.

Governor Benson Binky.

We weren't laughing at you, Binky. We
were laughing at Buzzy.

Mr. Binkman backed out of a board
meeting in Bermuda to be here for this

briefing.

Maybe this isn't a good time.

I'm sorry, Binky. I'm sure this has
nothing to do with you. Oh, nothing at

Mr. Binkman.

Please accept and stop it, Binkman.

I'm really sorry, Mr.

Binkman. We were just being silly.

Please have a seat.

I really appreciate you flying all the
way out here to meet with us. Well,

believe me, it's a pleasure to be out of
Washington this time of year.

I hope you have something wonderful to
tell us about the airbase.

Well, I've discussed this with several
key people, and I've had their assurance

that the move of Murdoch to Florida is
in the best economic interest of all

concerned. Given my perspective, that
just doesn't add up.

My figures aren't complete, but from
what I can see so far, it would be

to move the administrative offices here.

I'm afraid I have to agree with Benton.
It seems to me that we're not getting

all the information.

Well, I can see why the people of this
state elected you, Governor. You cut

right through to the nitty -gritty.

Yes, he does, doesn't he?

Why don't we all just cut through to the
nitty -gritty?

What is really going on, Binky?

Well, I wasn't supposed to get into this
area, and I want your assurance that

what I'm about to tell you will not
leave this room.

Absolutely.

The move of Murdoch Air Force Base is in
the interest of national security.

Uh -huh.

National security.

So, filing a protest wouldn't do us any
good.

It's not my place to tell you how to run
your state, but I know it's a lot of

paperwork, and to be perfectly frank, it
would be a waste of time.

Well...

That's very disappointing.

I'm sorry, but my hands are tied on this
one, I'm afraid.

Well, listen, I'm going to be in town
through the weekend. If there's anything

else I can do for you, please call me.
I'm staying at the, um, Lemley house.

I've got the number.

Well, thank you, Mr. Binkman.

Governor? Benton.

Binky, I'll be right out. We'll get you
checked in, then we'll lunch at my club.

I'll be waiting in the car.

Atta boy.

Well, what do you think of Binky?

Not much.

Now, wait a minute, Benson. I'm afraid
he's giving us the runaround. I got the

same impression, Clayton. When the
Pentagon called, they said the move was

economy reasons. And now, all of a
sudden, it's national security.

Somebody doesn't have their story
straight.

Are you implying that my friend is
lying?

No, no, no, no. I'm just saying it
warrants further investigation.

Right. Stay on this, Benson.

What? And keep me informed.

Sir?

I see no necessity for continuing this
investigation. Binky made it perfectly

clear it's a matter of national
security. You heard it from the horse's

And now we're hearing it from the other
end.

Excuse me, Governor.

Oh, you're back already. What did Katie
say?

That she intends to stay in her room.

For how long?

Until she is 21.

Oh, Benson's still at it, huh? Yep.
Quiet, Benson. This is important.

Governor, Katie is very responsible.

And there's nothing wrong with her going
to the movies with a nice 12 -year -old

boy. How do you know he's nice? I don't.

But I'm willing to take Katie's word for
it.

Aren't you?

Good night, sir.

It's harder to be a father than it is to
be a governor.

Of course, it's easier to get to be a
father than it is to get to be a

And you don't have to shake as many
hands.

But Cross is right.

Katie's right. I'm making too much of
this.

Well, Katie's been holding onto your
hand for 12 years now, and you can't let

go.

You mean Katie's ready to date, but I'm
not, huh?

You're ready, but who cares?

Thank you.

Well, I'm going to get back to work.

How's the investigation coming along?

I don't know, Governor. The more I get
into this, the stranger it gets.

Now it seems that if they move the base
to Florida, they've got to buy land in

order to accommodate the computer
center.

That doesn't seem like much of an
economy move.

Pete, what are you doing here so late?
Oh, pinky, pinky, pinky.

Binky bothering you, buddy?

Oh, cut it out.

Clayton asked me to write a little
article about Mr. Binkman for the paper.

Oh, what about?

You know, the usual stuff.

Political bigwig, charms, locals.

You certainly sound charmed.

Well, the guy is such a cold fish.

Well, if you don't like the guy, why do
the favor?

Hey, now he owes me one.

The man's a multimillionaire. Made it
all in real estate.

Real estate?

Oh, yeah. He's got all kinds of land
development deals in the southeast.

Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida.

Florida?

You thinking what I'm thinking?

Certainly, yeah.

We better make some phone calls.

Yeah, we better.

Thanks for the tip, Pete.

Sure. Glad to be of help.

Governor, Buzz eats here.

He's baiting in the kitchen. Holy
mackerel, he's cute.

I'll go tell Katie he's here.

Just a minute, Miss Krause. First tell
Mr. Sheridan that I'd like to see him

here. Yeah.

Who is Mr.

Sheridan? Buzzy.

Oh, yeah. Of course, sir.

Governor, I need to talk to you. Binky's
here.

Oh, not Binky. Buzzy.

Governor,

don't start that.

I'm not starting anything. You call
Buzzy Binky. I did not call Buzzy Binky.

called Binky Binky. Well, anyhow, I know
he's here.

You do? Yeah, Miss Cross thinks he's
cute.

Binky? Oh, Buzzy!

Young man, I would like you to meet the
governor, Katie's dad.

How do you do, Binky?

Buzzy! Hi.

This is Benson Dubois, who apparently
has nothing better to do.

How are you, son?

You're not some homemade root beer.

Homemade root beer?

No, thanks.

Kid's no dummy.

I'll go tell Katie you're here.

Oh, Buzzy. This gives us a chance to get
to know each other.

Yes, sir.

Have a seat.

Well, Buzzy.

You, uh...

Good student?

Pretty good.

You play sports, do you?

Mm -hmm. Oh, which one?

Basketball. Oh.

Bye -bye.

Bye, Kate.

Ready? Yeah. You? Yeah, let's get going.

Okay. Bye, Daddy. Bye, Miss Cross. Bye
-bye. You two kids have a good time.

Same here, Buzzy.

Daddy?

Thanks for trusting me.

You're welcome, Kate.

Benson, you think I was too hard on him
with the third degree and all?

No, I don't think you scarred him for
life, if that's what you mean.

But you might want to be a little harder
with Binky.

Binky? You know those phone calls we
were talking about? Yeah. Well, we got

answers. So I arranged a meeting with
Clayton and Binky. They're in my office

now. Well, why aren't they in my office?
Well, you weren't in your office. Oh, I

understand. You wanted a meeting held in
your office? No.

Thanks for making the offer.

You might want to take a look at that.

Yeah. Yeah.

Because I am the governor, you know.

Well, of course you're the governor. I
mean, but you want a meeting in your

office?

Benson, what is so terribly important?

We were leading by two goals in the
third chucker when you called us over

Yes, Mr. DuBois, what's so urgent that
it couldn't have waited till Monday

morning? It has to do with the
relocation of Murdoch Air Force Base. We

been through all of this. The relocation
is in the interest of national

security. I beg to differ with you,
Clayton. The relocation is in the

of one Charles Binky Binkman.

Let's get out of here, Binky. You don't
have to listen to all of this. Hold your

horses, Clayton.

Governor, Benson is insulting my friend.
And your friend is insulting our

intelligence. He made up that nonsense
about national security to keep us from

filing an official protest with the
Pentagon.

Why would he do that?

Because the real estate surrounding the
base in Florida is owned by Charles

Binky Binkman. He stands to lose a lot
of money if we keep the base here.

Well, if that's all you had on your
mind, Mr. DuBois, I'd like to return to

polo match.

Is it true, Binky?

Well, of course it's true.

And I owe you a debt of gratitude.

If you hadn't called with the
information, I wouldn't have had the

to buy up the land.

Binky, you lied to me.

Business is business.

Right. Mr.

Binkman doesn't care who he throws out
of work as long as he makes money.

That's the American way. That's the
binky way.

First thing Monday morning, I'm filing
an official protest with the Pentagon.

Oh, no, you're not.

I'm not?

No, sir.

I think I should deliver that protest in
person.

You stay out of this, Clayton.

Let me warn you, Charles, you better not
have made any mistakes, because if you

have, I'm going to nail your hide to the
wall.

All right.

Don't get your hopes up, Endicott. I
haven't made any mistakes.

The Securities Exchange Commission might
disagree with you.

Oh? Yes, it seems that Binky took a
little shortcut.

In order to buy that land in Florida, he
used investors' funds from a portfolio

that he manages.

I have every intention of returning that
money.

Oh, I believe you. But as far as the SEC
is concerned, that's a no -no.

You don't know what you're talking
about. I'm talking about ten years.

Well, now we're all adults here. Perhaps
we can reach an understanding.

I suggest you try to reach your lawyer.

Well, good day, gentlemen.

I wish I could say it's been a pleasure.

Governor Benson, I truly apologize for
all this.

Apology accepted, Clayton. I've been
such a fool.

Oh, don't worry about it, Clayton. It
could happen to anybody.

No, Benton, I have been a complete
idiot, a ridiculous ninny, an arrogant,

pompous, posturing fool.

Well, have it your way.

Good

night,

Governor.

Oh, has Clayton got off the phone yet?
Yeah, he's up there offering his

to the Attorney General.

I don't know whether Clayton should go
to Washington. He may have to be there

with Biggie's case for months.

Is that right?

I think he owes it to his country.

Yeah, right.

Now, good night, Governor. Good night.

Oh, Miss Cross left some cookies out.

Oh, yeah?

Let's go read the kitchen. Maybe we can
find some junk food.

Oh, I'd better not. I told you not to
pig out on the popcorn.

No, it's not that.

I just promised my folks I'd come right
home.

Want me to kiss you goodnight?

Do you want to?

I do. You do?

Are you going to tell anybody?

No.

Okay.

I'll see you later, Buzz.

See you, Kate.

Thanks for not saying anything when Buzz
kissed me, guys.