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Liz?

Liz?

Come on. Time to get up.

Come on.

Let's go.

okay um

like this.

Molly? Molly,

are you in there?

Gina, would you give me a break? You know, you could try pills.

I'm not going to screw up my hormones for two shifts a week. Oh, that's right.

You have a girlfriend, don't you? Gina, what about contraceptive sponges?

They're so simple and so easy to use, and only about this big. Gina, please!

Contraceptive suppositories?

Okay, okay.

Listen, you better shake that booty, because you have an appointment in a few

minutes with Bob Berger.

What time is it?

10 .20.

It's cool. We covered for you.

She's such a bitch. It was dead in here last night, and do you think she'd let

us go home early? She made you stay till 1. She kept calling in every 20

minutes. The bitch wouldn't let us go home. Well, she might as well have. She

thought she was making any money after 10.

Man, I wish she'd admit she's a pimp.

You know, if you made her take a fucking lie detector test, she'd probably pass

it, saying, wow, this is a nice place where nice people meet each other.

She doesn't even tell her shrink that she's running a fucking whorehouse.

Is that true?

Yeah. He'd probably up her rate. You're probably right.

Dawn. What?

Are you all right?

Jeff. Fucking insisted on bringing me to work today and he wouldn't take no for

an answer.

You let him bring you here?

No, Gina, that's why I'm late.

Well, what happened?

I had him drop me off in front of an office building thinking that he would

drive away, but he fucking waited.

So I had to go inside and I had to hide out. He thinks you work for a caterer,

doesn't he?

Yeah, that explains my schedule.

So what would he do if he found out?

He'd fucking kill me.

He wouldn't be able to deal with it.

Oh, that's my appointment.

What can I get you to drink?

Just a club soda.

Hi, Bob.

Hi,

Bob.

Good morning. May I help you?

Oh, hi, Joe.

It's Gina. How are you? So, how have you been?

Very well, thank you. And how have you been?

Good. Good time. How's your office?

Things are humming. We have a new secretary.

Oh, really?

Fine. You all of them quit last week.

Uh -huh. Good morning. Yeah, we've been pretty busy here, too.

Yeah, I'll bet. Yes, sir. We have three very attractive young ladies here today.

French and straight.

That's 80 for the half and 150 for the hour. You can go twice in the hour.

Remember those tenants I was telling you about on 134th Street?

You got that ruling?

Uh -huh.

Congratulations. When did you find out?

This morning.

And I thought, what better person to share it with than my...

Wonderful, sweet Molly.

I'll be right back.

Okay.

You know, after I paid for food and rubbers last night, I left here with 25

bucks in my pocket.

I'm in the Kleenex room.

Maybe today will be better.

Oh, God, I don't know what's worse, doing nothing or seeing someone at this

hour.

Even a goddamn waitress in a diner makes more money in tips, and I'm showing up

here for, what, 25 bucks?

For what? To make that cunt richer?

I'm celebrating a whole hour this time.

Oh, wonderful.

Is the shower free?

Yeah, I think so.

Good.

No, sir, they're natural blondes.

Well, one of them is quite busty.

I really don't know what our measurements are, sir, but if you'd like

by, we do go by appointment only.

Okay, well, thank you so much for calling.

Bye -bye.

Missy Cholila assigned us another essay.

That Indian bitch, I don't have time for this, unless today's as slow as last

night was. You guys, he's usually half, but today's an hour, so I'm not going to

write in the time.

If Lucy happens to pop in, then you can write in the real time. Otherwise, can

you just put it in as half an hour from now so it looks like a half -hour

session?

Thanks. Molly, you took poli -sci in college, right?

Molly, please.

Please, Molly.

I'll pay you 100 bucks. Write me an essay, please.

200 bucks.

300 bucks. An essay. It's easy.

On the peculiar nature of communist charisma.

I'm already renting my body. I don't want to sell my mind.

Shall we?

Huh?

Okay.

Mom.

You're so, so sweet.

Mommy.

Super, super Molly.

I want to come inside you.

Molly, Molly.

So thanks for coming by.

I won't be here next week, Molly. I'm going to Chicago for a meeting.

Oh, when will you be back?

In about a week.

But I'll be here two weeks from today. Oh, great.

But be sure to make an appointment because it does get busy. And I'd hate

miss you. Hello.

You'll miss me like this is supposed to excite me or what? Coats are clear.

Don't ever call here again, you pervert.

you can stand seeing him. Who, Bob Berler? Yeah, I mean, he likes to do

positions and he gives sloppy kisses.

Yeah, but he's really easy.

I mean, he talks a lot.

He's really kind of sweet.

I don't know. I just hate the bangers.

I'd rather turn the easy ones into RGs.

Yeah, but you let them kiss you. I mean, I don't let any of them kiss me.

That's okay with the ones that I trust.

Oh, God, Molly, you can't trust any of them. I mean, they go to other houses,

they see other women, all of them.

Except Bob Berler.

Well... I really don't care who Bob Burler sees.

Did you buzz anyone in? No.

Oh, God, I bet it's not you.

Is there anyone else like me here?

No, there's not.

Don, your watch.

Yeah, I'm all set.

So listen, take care.

Bye -bye, honey. Bye.

I hate them. Don't they ever change their clothes?

You should have said you were Jewish. You know that they make their wives

their heads and then they don't even get them good wigs.

Don, if it's going to be such a horrible experience, why don't you just take it

off the books?

It's only half.

The seeds are cheap.

Gina, who is it? It's Fag Bag Jerry.

Hi, Jerry.

Well, hello, Gina. How are you? Not bad, how are you? I'm fine, thanks. Can I

get you something to drink? You sure can. How about a scotch? Don't make it

skimpy. Okay.

Here, a sweet case.

I'm sorry, Jerry. Have you met Molly?

I'm delighted to meet you, Molly.

Say, a good stiff drink with a couple of gorgeous ladies. What more could a man

want? How long will you be in New York?

Oh, not long.

Hey, uh, where's Lou?

Jerry, have you ever seen Lucy here this early?

Oh, listen, I got one for you.

Did you hear about the hooker who had an appendectomy?

No. Well, she wanted to make a little money on the side.

Hey,

did you hear about the blind hooker?

You had to hand it to her.

Here's the best yet.

No more hooker jokes, please.

Promise.

Look. They have discovered a new use for used tampons.

Tea bags for vampires.

So, Jerry, how's the construction business?

Really great, Gina, thanks. Oh, you're a construction worker.

Correction, construction boss.

I build bridges.

Oh. Yeah, all over the world. You know, I just got back from Italy. You know,

the food in Italy is really aphrodisiacal.

Aphrodisiacal. I don't think that's a word.

Come on, let's have some fun.

Okay.

Guess what, Molly?

He wants to see you, too.

I was sending him all my best hate signals.

Ah, but I think he found them irresistible. Well, I don't want to put

on hold.

I guess I can tap Don in a couple of minutes.

I'll be up as soon as I can.

Hurry up.

Hi.

Gina and I are upstairs, so hurry up, okay? I don't want to put the phones on

hold. He won't come.

Just hurry up.

Hey, look who finally joined us.

Come on. Come on over.

Join the fun.

Oh, that's the new girl.

Hi, Mom.

Hey, come on, Jeff.

Come on, Jeff.

Relax, baby. It's okay.

You, huh? Come on. Jerry, Jerry, Jerry. Yeah? I have a wonderful idea.

What's that?

Why don't you take a show?

Show? Mm -hmm.

How much?

It's only $90 for the half hour.

Why would I want a show?

I like to be the center of attention.

I ought to take you girls to Italy.

Rome.

Hey, you know what they say.

Rome is a whore.

That's Paris, Jerry.

Henry Miller.

Hey, Gina, how about a little round the world, huh?

Just the way you know how to do it.

30 extra, Jerry.

You know, I'm good.

You just got the sweetest little pound in the world.

Oh, yeah.

Come on, honey. Come on.

No rubber.

Jerry, 30 extra. Oh, come on.

My God, Gina, what did he do to you? Nothing. I have my period.

Well, at least you made a lot of money.

I was surprised you trusted him to give it to you afterwards.

Oh, Gina, shit, look.

He gave me a hickey.

That figures.

All righty, we'll see you later. Bye.

Hey, Gina, are you sure she won't find out about us taking sessions off the

books? She thinks we're cheating her even when we're not.

So where is she?

She's out shopping for a birthday cake for April.

She's on tonight.

Oh, one big happy family.

It's taken so long as trying to find enough candles for the cake.

Hey, be nice. We're not all as young as you are, you know.

I mean, I'm almost 30.

Are you serious? You're almost 30?

Well, you don't have to.

Gina, what is this?

The silver...

When April's over the hill, she knows it's hard to get customers. What do I do

with it? You rub it on your hickey and it'll disappear.

And then she resents it when other girls get sessions?

Like this? Mm -hmm.

But, Dawn, it's not her age. It's her attitude.

Look at Serena. Who's Serena?

She works nights here once in a while. You haven't met her?

Enormous tits. I mean, she must be pushing 50.

Yeah, but the point is, Dawn, the woman is 45 years old.

But she's so sweet and fun to be with. Men just love her. Her real name is

Hello. Hey, that's Diane's mother's name.

Oh, really? It's a nice name. Can you hold on a second, please?

Excuse me, ladies.

Do either one of you do Greek? No.

I don't know. I didn't talk to her. Gina did.

She's busy right now.

Miles, I don't know.

Wait. Can you make that a large root beer, please?

Make that a large root beer. What?

We're ordering lunch.

Miles, I'm not her secretary.

And a tea with lemon.

No, I don't have a pencil.

Okay. Just call back, okay?

Thank you. Bye.

Bye.

Get to that one.

True. We'll pretend I'm Lucy.

Oh, hi.

Miles. They're like two teenagers. It makes me sick.

How long has this been going on? A couple months.

Right before you got here. Did you know Miles used to be a trick here?

Lucy's trick?

God, no. Lucy hasn't worked in years. See, I knew Lucy used to work. God,

never admit it now.

Until she realized that she could make a lot more money putting other girls to

work. And Miles was an RG.

Everyone's RG.

He was real easy, though. He always paid for an hour and only came once.

Yeah, he seems like that type. And he always tipped. Anyway, he had a real

on Lucy, and he'd hang around here for hours, playing poker and talking about

how much money he has. Molly, you are a whore.

Dawn.

Working girl is better.

Well, don't mind me. I've been called a whore so much it doesn't bother me

anymore.

Oh, I hope that's our food.

Look at this.

No lettuce or tomato. Oh, here, take some of mine. There's plenty. Thank you.

Mom, I'm sorry about what I said earlier.

Sometimes I just can't believe I'm doing this.

I mean, I keep saying I'm going to quit, but it'd just be too difficult right

now.

You made good money doing that photo stuff.

You know, for me, it's not just the money, it's the time.

Mobility, our financial independence, the time flexibility.

I'm saving money to buy a small business, a boutique or something like

Lucy would love it if you took over this place.

Could you see me as a pimp?

No way.

Well, I'm going to be a lawyer.

What?

I am.

I'm putting myself through school.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's just the way you said it.

Listen, I have no illusions about myself. I know how I come off.

I've always been a whore.

But never a groupie.

Okay, once.

I sucked a guy off to get in a concert, but never really a groupie.

I don't feel like fucking.

I'm not in the mood.

We love her in the mood.

Why do they always come at lunchtime? It's a gift.

Oh, really?

Here they come on the run with the hangers. Okay, send them in.

It's a John. That's one.

Hi,

John. Hi.

Sit down.

This is Molly.

Hi. You know Don.

Yeah. And you know me. Would you like a drink?

Yeah, uh, scotch.

So, John, what's it doing out?

It's nice.

It's getting a little chilly, but it's nice.

You on your lunch hour?

No, I'm free for the rest of the day.

Great. Where do you work?

Up west side, near Columbus Circle.

Here. Oh, thank you. God, it must have been awfully hard to get a cab at this

hour. No.

I didn't take a cab.

No, I drove down. Got my own car. Oh.

Nice big car. Big red car.

John, who would you like to see?

You know, I just realized I didn't put any money in the parking meter.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Bye, John.

Don't even worry about it. He does this all the time. He drives Lucy crazy, but

she always lets him back in.

Why? Because she lives in hope that someday she'll make 40 bucks off the

My name is Cynthia, sir.

Oh, Fred, I'm sorry, I didn't recognize your voice.

It's Gina.

Yeah, Dawn and Molly.

You haven't met Molly?

Okay, well, she's very attractive. She's about 5 '5", strawberry blonde, big

green eyes, fair complexion.

Yeah, she is chesty.

Okay, we'll see you soon. Bye.

Molly, Fantasy Fred is coming to see you in ten minutes. Fantasy Fred?

Just you wait.

He sees all the new girls. Well, one good thing about this job is I have

completely lost my fear of men.

I mean, it used to frighten me to death when these guys would come on to me, you

know, like cab drivers and my father's law partners.

It's amazing, isn't it? You can handle any man as long as you know what a

trip is. Yeah.

I've never been afraid of men, even though, God, a couple times when I was

working the street, I was almost killed.

You worked the street? Yeah, when I first started.

I mean, what did I know? I was just a baby.

Hello, Jake.

How are you? I'm fine, Gina. How are you?

Just fine, thanks.

Can I get you something to drink? I'll have a Coke, thanks. Hey, Jake. Hi,

Let me put this in the closet for you. Could I hang on to it, please? Jake, if

you'd stay from the closet. Look, I'd feel much better if I could keep it.

Thanks.

Where's Lucy?

She's out shopping. She's been spending lots of money since the raid hike. Thank

you. Jake, this is Molly.

Molly, Jake.

Hi.

What raid hike?

You didn't know? We raised the rates just about a month and a half ago.

How much did it go up? Jake, you know we can't discuss anything like that

downstairs.

Do you know who you'd like to see?

Dawn. Okay.

Hey, Gina.

How's your boyfriend?

I'm not seeing him anymore.

No? I'm sorry.

That's okay. It's nothing.

What happened?

Well, you know, when our relationship first started, I decided I had to be

really straight about this job.

And I told him, look, if you really love me, you should be able to deal with my

working.

And then I thought, if he really loved me, how could he?

You know?

Yeah. Does Diane know you work?

No, no.

I decided not to tell her.

I just don't want her imagining what I'm doing here.

Gina, he wants to see you instead.

You know, there's some things I won't do for any amount of money.

He's a half.

I'm not writing it in.

Sometimes I just can't wait to get home and fuck Jeff just so I know it means

something. Really?

I can't stand to be touched when I leave this place.

I mean, this might sound funny.

But I believe in fidelity.

I mean, in the five years that I've gone out with Jeff, I haven't cheated on him

once.

Uh -oh, I better stand to the front.

Hi, you must be Fred. Come on in. Hi.

I'm Molly. How do you do?

How do you do?

Would you like a drink?

No, no, thank you.

I'll be right back.

I saw Peggy in the schoolyard.

And I went up to her and I leaped under her dress.

And I pulled down her lace panties.

And then I smacked her little ass.

I thought her bottom was red when I hit her, and I got excited.

Can you please make yourself completely comfortable?

God, it is so frustrating when they refuse to get comfortable.

I mean...

He's been here before. Why doesn't he just take his clothes off? Molly, you

take the money. He's cool.

Okay, just put me in as of a minute from now.

It's a half.

And Dawn.

What? Don't you like to play ping pong?

Not with some people.

Hello.

Let's play a game.

You're blind.

You suddenly went blind two years ago.

You go to doctor after doctor, but they couldn't cure you.

So you come to me.

I know it's because you're a virgin.

And so I introduce you to your first sexual experience.

And your eyesight comes back.

Okay?

Okay.

So, Molly, since when have you had this problem?

Two years ago, Doctor.

I woke up one morning and the world was black. It was frightening.

I think I have a cure for you.

But you must trust me completely and do everything I tell you to do.

All right, Doctor.

Anything to get my eyesight back.

Now, Molly...

Would you please get undressed?

These are your breasts, Molly.

How does it feel when I touch them like this?

Oh, doctor, I've never had feelings like this in my life.

You see, men have nipples, too.

Oh, they feel so nice and hard.

Now I'm going to show you something very important.

It's how men are different from women.

Something very hard, but it will give you a lot of pleasure.

But, Doctor, why isn't it hard?

Well, it's like that for a reason, so I can teach you something else.

I want you to put it in your mouth.

My mouth?

Usually the penis gets much harder, but that might be too much for your first

experience.

Doctor, I'm cured. I can see.

Fred,

I thought someone else had let you out. I wanted to wait for you.

Shall we make an appointment at the same time next week?

Sure. That'll be fine.

I'm so glad you can see again.

Me too.

The blind girl routine.

She must have done great if he wants to see her again.

No kidding. Can you believe it?

What are you doing? I forgot my makeup bag.

You know who I saw?

Honeymoon Joe.

And he had the nerve to call me Gina, Gina, Gina.

Don't they understand when you leave here that you're not the same person? As

soon as I walk out that door, I'm Karen, not Gina.

I really have to keep it separate.

Well, it doesn't bother me to use my real name. What bothers me is when they

start getting romantic and sticking their tongue in my ear.

I hate when they touch my... That was good. It makes me so disgusted.

Jesus Christ.

You know the rules.

Only one rolled joint per person.

Honey, one rolled joint is not going to last until lunch, okay? Why is that?

Because if we were ever busted, it would be a lot heavier and fun than a night

in jail.

You know, Lucy's also freaked out lately because she finally figured out that

Lana's been shooting up in the bathroom.

Remember the time Lana left blood all over the bathroom and Lucy thought she

having her period?

And when Lana used to nod out in front of Lucy and Lucy didn't have a clue and

she used to say, Lana, babe, you really should try to get more sleep.

What have I told you girls about smoking in here?

How many times do I have to tell you?

This place is a mess.

You girls don't even try anymore.

It reeks of marijuana.

What are the customers supposed to think?

I'm supposed to go on a date with Miles tonight.

And it's really a very special evening for us.

And I don't want to be in this mood.

Babe, would you please put these in the towel room?

Thank you.

Why can't I ever come in and find it nice and tidy?

And girls, if you see...

any little bits of paper on the floor.

Could you just pick them up?

Do you want to see my clothes?

Sure. I got this for my ski trip to Gstaad with Miles.

I cannot believe how expensive ski clothes are.

Lucy, I didn't know you skied. Well, I don't, but I do want to look terrific in

the ski lodge.

And I got this.

Look at this. A Fendi bag for guess how much? $2 .50.

Close. $3 .50. It was on sale.

Isn't it divine?

Yeah, it's nice, Lucy.

And I got a shirt for Miles.

Don't you think he'll look handsome in it? It's the color of his eyes.

And this is the piece de resistance.

Ta -da.

Pink silk panties.

I just love them.

Hello?

Hi, George.

What's new and different?

Uh -huh.

Yes. Yes, we have a blonde, a college girl, and Gina.

Yeah.

Yes. Oh.

Who was that? Oh, I remember. I sent you Carrie and Linda.

Yeah.

Listen, George, were those the same guys that didn't like Carrie?

Yeah, because it's...

Yeah, well, if those were the same guys, then there's no point in sending anyone

tonight. Carrie was one of the finest working girls I ever had.

George, are those the guys who... Oh, they just wanted the girls to stand on

their heads while they sketched them?

George.

Molly, did you know that April used to be a Las Vegas showgirl?

Oh, yeah, I can believe that. Did you know that Lucy's mom is city

of Knoxville?

Oh, God.

Well, she told me about that.

George. You know my girls aren't allowed to... Well, okay, George. I tell you

what, why don't you talk to those guys and then give me a call later?

Okay. Bye, George.

Bye -bye.

Dawn, is that the way you treat your own house?

I just paid $100 to have those walls painted.

I tell you, if I had $100 for every out call that didn't happen, I'd be

a millionaire.

Can you imagine anyone not liking Carrie?

Who's Carrie, Lucy?

Carrie was a darling.

Spoke French, Italian, German.

Absolutely stunning to look at. Had a figure Playboy Bunnies would die for. A

gorgeous face with a pert little nose.

If I could Xerox Carrie, I'd set up my ideal business.

But, Lou, I thought the whole point was that you had a variety of girls.

Oh, well, true.

If I could just have her in blonde, brunette, and strawberry.

Anyway, besides being an absolutely stunning girl, Carrie was the soul of

responsibility. She never screwed up her schedule, for example.

Don, would you please get rid of your gum?

Would you cool it, Lucy? What are you, my grade school teacher?

Don.

85 % of what you do here is just fine.

But you just don't act like a $150 date.

You have no class.

Class? You call running upstairs to fuck miles in the Kleenex room class?

How dare you speak to me that way? You have no respect for me.

Or for my wall.

I know I... I have my little temper tantrums.

And I have my little arguments with people.

But it is not the bullshit that goes on in other houses.

For example, I do not know of one other house that has a maid.

In other houses, the girls do all of the housework.

Isn't that right, Gina? You've worked other places. Tell them. Tell them about

Washington.

Washington?

Well, first of all, the girls had to work there three weeks at a stretch.

And we had to do everything from laundry to scrubbing the bathroom floor.

See, it's only occasionally I will ask you girls to do a load of laundry.

I mean, you girls just don't appreciate me.

I give you a safe environment. You won't get busted.

Well, you won't get sick. It's because we take care of ourselves.

Well, I have always said that working girls take better care of themselves

most other women. And another thing.

Most people are under the false impression that working girls wear

out physically. It simply is not true. Well, I am exhausted. Lucy, it's Robert.

I'll get it.

Robert. Lucy.

How nice to see you. Well, it's nice to see you.

What's new and different?

Not much.

Well, how's business?

Uh, fine.

Would you like a drink?

No, thanks. Is Gina here?

Yes, she is here, but she's not quite ready yet. She'll be down in just a few

minutes. Why don't you sit down?

All right. Are you sure there's not something I can get for you?

I guess I'll have a club soda.

Dawn, would you get Robert a club soda, please?

No, really, you have a business host.

Where did you get that suit?

Uh, Paul Stewart.

Business must be booming.

Right.

You always seem to have things under control, Lucy. Oh, well, thank you,

but it's not easy being a woman in a man's business. Oh, I know some women

houses, but they do it for men.

Lucy, it's Joseph.

Joseph, I wondered what's happening with him. Excuse me just a minute, Robert.

Molly, fix Joseph a scotch, please.

Joseph. Lucy. Oh, I am so happy to see you.

Just as beautiful as ever. Oh, thank you.

And where have you been?

Oh, I've been around, busy.

Joseph, you know Dawn? Hi, Joseph.

And I'd like for you to meet Molly.

Molly, Joseph.

Hello. Hi, nice to meet you.

So, Joseph, what do you think? Should I buy or sell gold?

Oh, gosh.

You want the long answer or the short answer?

What do you think, Robert? Should I buy or sell?

Lucy, I think... Oh, excuse me, Robert. This is Joseph. Joseph, this is Robert.

Joseph is my financial advisor. I would be lost without him. I know Lou well

enough to know that her favorite dream is rolling around bare -ass naked in a

room full of money.

I can't help myself.

I had a very materialistic upbringing. Look at me. The two things I love most

life are sex and money. It's just that I didn't know until much later that they

were connected.

Oh, by the way, Joseph, Molly has two college degrees.

Oh, really? Where did you go to school?

Yale. What do you know? I went to the other place.

Just a few more minutes, Robert.

So, Joseph, who do you think you'd like to see?

Dawn, go tap Gina, please.

I think Molly and I should go upstairs and do some serious talking.

Okay.

Lucy, I really need to get going.

Just a few more minutes, Robert.

Molly. Take the jungle room, please.

So where did you get your degrees in?

English lit and art history. And you?

Started out in economics, went on to law.

Oh.

Well, just make yourself comfortable.

I'll be right back.

Molly, could you get me a wet towel?

Sure.

Just relax, Robert. Gina will be right in. No problem.

Lucy.

Why did you put me in the jungle room? Oh, Molly, Gina, wait.

Molly, just give Joseph his towel and I'll explain it to you.

Gina, have you finished?

Okay, don't wash up. Just fix your hair and go right in. Robert's waiting for

you. I'll put your clothes by the door and I'll see Frank out.

Okay.

Hi, Robert.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Molly, there's something I want to explain to you.

Joseph is a light dominant session.

Now, I know we don't do dominants here, but it is light, and he's such an old

friend that I make an exception in his case.

You don't mind, do you?

No. Another thing.

Anytime you can, please answer the phone. I don't like for Dawn to do it.

know how she sounds.

Now, there are hooks on the corners of the bed in the jungle room and ropes

under the kitchen sink.

Hello?

No, I'm sorry. Monica is busy right now. Would you like to make an appointment

for later?

So, just get me from school.

Four o 'clock would be just fine.

What's your name?

Okay. Okay, Bob. You just give us a call when you're sure, okay?

Bye -bye.

Molly, if a Bob calls us about four, he might want to see you.

The ad for Monica and Screw looks more like you than either Gina or Dawn. The

in Screw looks like me? Well, honey, it's just the hair color.

Um, I made a phone call.

Okay, Dawn, let's see. It's a dollar for you counting yesterday.

By the way, Dawn, you have really got to start doing better upstairs.

Your regulars have gone down from 30 to 25 percent in a week.

Molly, you're really doing well. 75 percent, that's just great.

You know, Lucy, I just don't think those percentages are fair.

I mean, Dawn sees a lot of younger guys. They don't have the money to keep

coming back.

All right, I'm going in.

Okay, be sure and wear your garter belt and stockings.

Oh, I don't have any.

You don't have any?

Molly, I told you when you started to work here that you must have a garter

and stocking.

I think I'm just going to have to start fining each girl $10. It's okay, Ma. You

can use mine.

Thank you.

Thank you, Dawn.

I'm in your power.

I'm in your power. You are in my power. Move it tighter. I can make you do

anything I want you to do. That's better. That's better. Now it's too

you can't escape me. Okay, that's okay. No, you can't escape me. No. I'm in your

power. I'm in your power. I can't do anything.

I'm not going to make love to you.

I can do anything. I'm in your power.

You can do anything you want to me. Don't touch my nipples. Yes, I will.

will touch your nipples. No, don't. Don't. You're a monster. You're a

Don't do that.

Don't touch my nipples. You don't want me to?

Well, I will.

I will touch your balls. No, no, no. I'll touch your balls whenever I want to

because you want to know why? You are in my power.

I won't. I won't. And now you're going to make me cum.

No, I can't. I won't. I won't. I won't. No, no.

Oh. Oh.

Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh.

Oh.

What time is it?

4 .20.

Oh, my God, I got it wrong.

Untie me.

I'd like to give you my card.

Oh, thank you.

Look, would you consider seeing me outside of this place?

Well, I don't usually do that sort of thing.

That's a pity.

You're so smart.

So many girls in your profession have pimps or they're bisexual.

So many stereotypes.

Oh, and there's nothing Oedipal going on here.

Look, baby, if you want to get over the Oedipal thing, don't marry anyone old

enough to be your mother.

Don't kill anybody old enough to be your father.

I do not speak to a customer that way. I don't care. If you don't give him the

stupid 40 bucks back, I'll pay him out of my own pocket. But I want him out of

here. Don, it's not the 40 dollars. It's your attitude.

Attitude? How can I have a good attitude when you've been picking on me all day?

Me? Picking on you? Listen, I have tried myself.

I don't let anyone abuse me. Not them. Not you.

Nobody.

Just a minute, babe.

Oh, fuck you, Lucy.

Okay, babe.

Bye, Robert. Thanks so much for coming by. Sure, Lucy.

and thanks for being so patient.

Right. Bye. Bye. Take care.

Bye, Robert.

Get this, Lucy.

I'm a professional.

I've been doing this for five years, so don't tell me how to run my sessions.

Well, if you ran your session differently, you might have more regular

Oh, really? Yeah, really. You've got some little nerve, you rotten little

I give you really what the hell you're talking about. You lay with 20 guys a

day.

Don't you tell me what the hell you're doing. God damn it, I'll kill you. I'm

going to bust this goddamn place, you understand?

I'm going to bust you, and I'm going to bust...

I don't want to call you. I've never been so humiliated in my whole life.

Oh,

God damn it.

Lucy,

Don is impossible.

Everyone keeps telling you that. And Don is absolutely right to fight back.

Look, you have a great business. Do you really need that kind of a customer?

I don't think so. It's not worth it in the long run.

Plus, Don is the only one who saw Don, Ty, and Marilyn, and all three of them

got sick.

I've always said the best way to get busted is to get in trouble with the

landlord or have a fight with a customer.

Lucy, Don's not going to do anything. My God, we all know his real name and

where he works, and he knows it.

Lucy, there's a woman here for an interview.

Where is the doorman? If this keeps up, I'm not going to be so generous with him

next week.

Is Cynthia here? Hi.

I'm Lucy, and you're... Debbie. Debbie. Debbie, sit down.

I just spoke with Cynthia about an hour ago.

Oh, well, she had to step out for a minute. Excuse me, Debbie. We've just

little crisis here.

Oh. This is Gina.

Hi. You know Molly.

Hi. Well, Debbie, why don't we just go on upstairs for our interview?

Hi,

Miles. How are you?

Where's Lucy?

She's upstairs interviewing.

I'll go up and get her, okay?

All right. So, Miles, what can I get you to drink?

Let me have a shot, please.

And how have you been?

Really good. Yeah?

Yeah, I just sold this building I've had for two years in the Lower East Side,

and I tripled my money.

Oh, a lot of that's been happening lately. Yeah.

Oh, yeah, I opened up a new bank account, and they want to give me a 10

Oh, really?

Yeah, I don't know what to do with it.

Say, you ride a bike to work, don't you? Uh -huh.

You want it?

Sure, I'll take it.

Okay, I'll have it delivered tomorrow.

Great. Miles, darling, I am so happy to see you. It's been a horrendous day. Don

walked out. He had a big fight.

I'm leaving.

It's only five o 'clock.

Lucy, it's Thursday. You know I have a class tonight.

Excuse me.

Don't you have something for me?

Thanks, babe.

Dawn, don't let her get you upset.

I don't give a damn about that bitch. Look at her. She looks like a clit is

twitching. Fine.

Have a seat.

Debbie,

I'd like for you to meet my boyfriend, Miles.

Hi, Miles. It's a pleasure.

Oh, and Debbie, do you think you could stay an hour till the evening shift?

Well... Oh, please. I know it's late.

Okay, but I really do have to leave at 6 o 'clock.

Fine. I can give you a regular schedule next week.

Great. Molly, why don't you just show Debbie around?

Changing room for first door on the right and beyond that's the fly closet.

Bar's over there.

Ice. And where would you go at?

I guess that's everything.

So you're starting right now?

Yeah, it looks like I am.

Do either of you have any extra rubbers?

Mm -hmm.

Is everything okay in there?

It's nothing, Lucy.

What's her problem?

She turned beet red when I took my clothes off upstairs. Doesn't she even

what kind of business she's in? We're all convinced she thinks she's running a

dating service.

Hi,

George. How are you?

Would you like something to drink, George?

Coke, Sprite, Pepsi?

Gina.

He talks too much.

Oh, Debbie, I love your shoes.

Thank you. They're almost like mine.

Charles Chardin?

Hello? No, they're for Tori Ricci. Oh.

Charles is here.

Okay, you really ought to go shopping together one day.

You better get ready for a long day.

Oh,

Miles.

Hi, Charles.

What's new and different?

Not much.

Have a seat.

I'd like for you to meet my boyfriend, Miles.

How do you do?

And of course, you know Molly.

Hi. And this is Debbie. Debbie's just starting with us.

Who's on this evening?

Oh, um...

April. And Mary. Mary's brand new.

She's young, slim, blonde, very attractive girl.

And Marilyn. You know Marilyn.

I think I'll go to dinner and come back later.

Oh.

Oh. Well, Charles, thank you so much for coming by, and I'll see you later,

okay? Okay.

Debbie, I want to talk to you about something, and this is a good time to do

because it's quiet in here.

I'm just going to be frank with you.

Don't be hurt if you don't make as much money as the other girls.

We've had some very attractive black women working here before, and I don't

know, for some reason, our customers just prefer the white girls, even if

they're not as pretty.

We'll see.

Debbie, would you like to go upstairs?

Oh, Miles!

He's just kidding.

Miles, you are such a tease.

Lucy? Would you write me in and behalf, please?

Hello?

Oh, hi, Neil.

Yes, she is.

Uh -huh.

Um, about what time?

Well, let me check. Just a minute, please.

Molly, Neil is dying to see you. Can you stay just one extra hour, please?

I'll have to go to the drugstore. Great, thanks.

She would just love to, Neil.

Molly, if you're going to the drugstore, could you please get me a dozen Trojans

and a sanitary sponge?

Sure. Thank you.

Molly, babe, did you take care of me for the session with Joseph?

Would you mind doing it now? I just want to check the day money before Neil gets

here. I'm sorry, babe. I just need to get this done.

Thank you.

Oh, and Molly, could you...

possibly get me my prescription of low overall 21.

Mm -hmm. Thank you.

Oh, and an herbal -scented douche?

Mm -hmm.

Thanks, babe.

Molly, if it isn't too much trouble, could you get me a box of Trojans and

KY jelly?

Mm -hmm.

Thanks a lot.

Can I help you?

Yeah.

I need three boxes of a dozen Trojans, one regular, one ripped, and one

lubricated. Mm -hmm.

A sanitary sponge, one KY jelly, one Caramex contraceptive cream, and an

douche.

Oh, and can you fill this prescription for low overall 21?

You don't take any chances, do you?

Debbie. Hi.

Hi, Mary.

These are you.

Gina. Yeah. These are yours, right? Thank you.

And what's your change?

I owe you a quarter.

So what are you doing tonight?

It's been a long day. I think I'm just going to go home and relax. Good idea.

You're working, right?

Yeah.

Molly, babe, could you just go say hi to Neil and come back in here, please?

Sure.

Hi, Neil.

I'll be right there.

Here, Lucy.

Thanks, babe.

Look, Marilyn just called. She's sick and can't come in tonight. Could you

the evening shift? Oh, Lucy, I really can't. Oh, please, Molly. I never ask

to do anything special because I know how busy you are. Lou, it's just too

I'm sorry. Molly, I tried to accommodate you.

You were the only girl here with a regular schedule. You were the only girl

doesn't work weekends.

April is on tonight. You know she has problems. Mary is new. I realize it was

completely inconsiderate of Marilyn to wait so late to call. Otherwise, I could

have had someone on hold.

But the least you could do is help me out just this once.

All right, Lucy. How about this? I have to stay late anyway for Neil. Can you

call and have someone come in and replace me and I'll stay till she gets

Thanks, babe.

But if I can't find anyone, could you just think about staying?

Oh, I'll try. I'll do my best.

All right, Lou. All right.

Thanks, babe.

Molly, babe, Neil has been waiting so patiently. Would you please take him

upstairs? Sorry to keep you waiting.

So how was school this week?

Did your students drive you crazy? No more than usual.

You must have the patience of a saint.

What is that?

Open it.

Oh, Neil.

You said you liked it.

I love it.

I'll be right back.

Mary, do you remember what I told you in your interview?

You must dress as if you've just had lunch with your mother and you're on

way to meet your boyfriend.

This is what I wore.

We'll have a little discussion later about clothing and makeup. Maybe April

could take you shopping.

Sure. I love challenges.

He's going to be an hour.

What's that?

Last week I told him I liked his shirt, you know? Just like that, I like your

shirt.

This week he brings it in and gives it to me.

All of you girls seem to have the habit of taking the shirts off men's backs.

That's what you get for having a wife and a mistress.

Come on, Lou, let's go.

Just a minute, darling.

April, if you need me for anything at all, don't hesitate to call. I'll be at

the plaza. And Mary, if you have any questions, just ask April or Molly.

be happy to help you. Oh, and April, could you just take time to give Mary

phone rep? And really, April, if you need... Lucy, Lucy, who is coming in to

replace me?

Oh.

Um, well, I left messages for Stacy and Lynn. One of them should be calling any

minute. Great, great.

Can you tap me in an hour? Okay.

Oh, look, you're at the movies, right? Don't worry about it. Just, if you want

to put your arm around her, do it gently. Do it very lightly. You know,

clunk it down.

And, you know, chances are she'll put her hand on your knee or something like

that.

Well, what about afterwards? Should I... Kiss her goodnight?

Yes, of course. But be definite about it.

Just like this, you know.

It's very romantic that way.

That's not what I meant.

Is she going to expect me to sleep with her?

I don't know.

But, you know, if you want to, see her again.

And then you'll know when you're ready.

You make it sound so simple.

Well, it is simple.

It's also the hardest thing in the world.

So it's nice to have you back, April.

It's been a long time.

I guess it has.

You look wonderful.

Thanks.

You doing anything special for your birthday?

Happy birthday.

Don't know what I'm doing here.

New girls get all the sessions.

April, I'm really sorry about what happened.

It's nothing.

I gotta go upstairs and make a phone call.

What's with her?

Oh, she's had a lot of problems.

She was robbed, she was beaten up.

Hello, Matt.

They took everything, you know, jewelry, stuff she made.

She does deal cokes, though.

Hello.

Have you worked here long?

About two months.

Is this your first day?

Yes.

And have you worked before?

No. And Lucy goes out on a date?

Well, did she tell you everything you need to know?

I guess so. I mean, she said you take them upstairs, you give them a towel,

tell them to take their clothes off, and... Okay. You say, make yourself

completely comfortable.

Completely comfortable.

Yeah, and then whatever you do...

Don't take any money until they're completely comfortable.

Okay, completely comfortable.

Hello?

Okay.

Who is it? Bongo. Great.

Hi, Bongo.

Molly. How are you? Fine, thank you.

Good. Come on in. Thank you.

Hi, Bongo.

Hi, April.

Bongo, this is Mary.

Oh, hi.

Hello.

Mary's new with us.

Nice to meet you. I thought you'd be in a brandy mood tonight.

Thank you. Shall we go upstairs?

After you.

You want something to drink?

Yes, please.

You know, sometimes he comes here and sees all the day girls.

Then he comes back at night and sees all the night girls. God, that must cost

hundreds and thousands of dollars.

So how did you find out about Lucy? There was an ad in The Voice for

You are brave.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

But I guess I'll make a lot of money, so here I am.

So what did she tell you you have to do in the room?

Straight French 69 and kissing.

Well, don't do anything they don't ask you to do. She said it's all included.

Mary, if you do all of that with every customer, you're going to be burnt out

a week.

Mary, Bongo wants to see you.

April, is that one of yours?

Oh, yeah.

It's one of my first pieces.

That's nice.

Thanks.

It's the only one I got left.

You know, did you ever think about taking slides or even drawings of your

around to some department stores?

Why would I want to do that?

Well, you know, a lot of those stores commission artists to make a special

of jewelry for the store.

And this way you wouldn't have to... I wouldn't have to what?

Well, work here.

You college girls are all alike, aren't you?

You think you have all the answers.

Tell me something, Molly, if you've got so many choices, what are you doing

here?

Hello?

Why, yes, we have three lovely girls on tonight.

Oh. Could you hold just one moment, please?

I'll be right back. Molly, he wants to see you, too. Hello?

Doug?

Nina. Hey, I've been trying to get you all night.

How's it going?

Hey, I need some more stuff.

You interested?

One o 'clock tonight?

How about the same place?

Molly, darling, would you mind giving me a cup of Listerine and an empty cup?

Sure. Thank you.

What's wrong? He wants us to do it together.

A show, yeah. I could tell from the money. That's great.

With Bongo, that means a hundred extra for each of us.

But I wouldn't mention it to Boothby.

I've never done it with a woman before.

Look, Mary, it's no big deal.

I'll do all the work. You just lie back and pretend to enjoy it. But I've always

been afraid of dyke. Hey, do I look like a dyke? No, I guess not.

Move around a little bit.

That's enough.

What happened? He didn't come.

Oh, he never comes. He just goes home and fucks his wife.

Which one?

Don't believe everything he tells you.

Were you faking it?

Yeah, that's what he was paying me for, wasn't it?

Do you think he knew I didn't like it?

Mary, he doesn't want to know.

This is horrible.

You know what?

You'll get used to it.

And if you don't, then you should just find something else to do.

Diane, pick it up. It's me.

Are you there?

I guess not.

Look, I'm going to be late tonight, so don't worry about me.

I'll see you later, okay?

Bye.

Good evening, gentlemen. Right this way.

Hi.

Let me introduce you.

That's Molly. Hi. This is Mary. She's our new girl. Hi. And I'm April. Hello.

Hi. Sit down, gentlemen.

Thank you. What can I get you to drink?

A beer, please.

I'll have a beer, too.

Two beers?

And what's your name?

Joe. And you? Bill.

I'm Pai Gua.

Spirits.

Isn't that cute?

Have you decided who you'd like to see?

Mary.

Mary. No, only one of you.

I win. I go.

The winner.

Mary, you want to take spare ribs upstairs?

Are you sure there isn't one of us you'd like to see?

Molly. Have fun.

Well, looks like you've been having a good time tonight.

Well, we're trying to.

Looks like it.

Take a shower?

Shower? No shower.

Suck me.

I'm not going to do anything I don't want to do.

Can you just hold on for a second, please?

Hello?

Yeah.

Just a moment, and I'll be right with you.

Hello?

Yeah, can you just hold on a second?

Hello?

Lucy.

Lucy, I don't know why the phones were on hold. April was down here.

Wait, can you hold on a minute?

Hello?

Yes, we do, but can you just hold on a second?

Lou?

Lou, I don't know.

Yeah. Lucy?

Lucy?

All right.

Get ready. She is absolutely furious about the phones.

How dare you put the phones on hold? You, April, of all people, know better

to ever do such a thing. You have ruined my evening.

Lucy, he wouldn't have waited.

Can't I even go on a date? Must I be here all of the time?

I'm so upset I couldn't meet Harry Caron.

Hello?

Oh, hi, Paul.

What's new and different? Uh -huh.

Yeah, oh, I'm sorry. The phones were on hold.

Guess who's here, Paul?

Yes. You want to make an appointment?

Great. Fifteen minutes?

Perfect. Bye -bye.

Paul's coming to see you in 15 minutes. So, Lou, I should be going.

Miles, darling, when am I going to get my watch?

I ordered it. Well, I know, darling, but what are we going to do in the

meantime?

What?

Miles, you just bought your wife a car.

Now, who ever heard of a married man with a mistress who buys his wife

but not his mistress?

I'm buying you your watch.

Well, I know, darling, but we don't know when we're going to get that watch.

Now, Lou, you know I don't like greedy girls.

And it seems to me that if you can leave a tip to the chambermaid, you can at

least open the car door for me.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you. Oh, shit.

Happy birthday...

I love marzipan.

Lucy, don't you think you went a little too far with Miles? Do you think he's

really mad at me?

Molly, this big?

A little smaller.

The only way he's going to give you gifts is if he doesn't feel obligated.

Mary, this big?

Bigger.

Thank you. I can't fall in love with Miles.

He's a married man.

Remember what you told me? Start out with the small things.

Get him to buy you a box of Godiva chocolates.

I did.

A bottle of Dom Perignon?

I did.

Some silk lingerie?

What about a vacation?

Gestalt? And you want to know why?

Oh, honey baby darling, I am dying to curl up with you in front of a hot fire.

It's the only tone of voice a man responds to.

That's all part of the game.

That may be true, but if you really love me... Yeah, you can send him in.

Lucy, it's Paul.

Did you see his face before he left? I mean, is he really upset?

You can call him tomorrow, April.

Lucy, I think you should call him so you can get back on the right track.

Hi. Hi.

You want something to drink? No, thanks.

Hello, Lucy. Hi, Paul.

What's new and different?

I'm so glad you're here.

No, thanks.

I took a shower at the health club.

I just got back from a five -day tour.

What were you playing?

Oh, you know, new music, experimental stuff.

You still with that keyboard player?

Oh, Fleming, yeah.

We played his stuff, mostly, and then, well, we improvised a little bit.

We played the college circuit.

Oh, yeah?

Where'd you go?

You know, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee.

We played a nice little college town, Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo.

That must have been interesting.

It was very interesting.

Kalamazoo was a very nice town. I kept thinking about you.

I wanted you to be in Kalamazoo.

We look so alike.

We could be brother and sister.

You know, I was expecting a call from you on my answering machine.

Oh, you were?

Mm -hmm.

I wanted to get together with you on the outside.

Why'd you disappoint me?

Disappoint you? What are you talking about?

Paul, I really don't think it would be such a good idea for us to see each

outside of here.

Why not?

I like you.

You're different. You're not like the others.

You're very intelligent.

And other women aren't?

You have such little self -confidence. Oh, come on.

Self -confidence isn't the point.

Then why are you afraid to see me on the outside?

I'm not afraid.

Why don't you want to see me on equal terms?

Because from the way you talk about women, I don't think you like us very

I like you.

I like you, too.

But I don't think you see us as equals.

I'll tell you one thing.

As long as I'm paying for this, we're not equals.

Well, maybe that's why you come back every week. Maybe that's what makes it

interesting for you.

What?

That you're a whore?

Listen, I can understand you fucking somebody for $50 ,000.

But for 50 bucks, you're a whore.

What's the matter?

Am I hurting you?

Huh?

When we see each other on the outside, we'll have a secret.

Secret?

You'll have a secret, not me.

Molly Bane?

Are you okay?

Lucy, I have to go.

You told me you'd have someone come in and replace me. No one's even called

back. I can't stand to be here another minute.

Oh, babe, I'm sorry. I know how you feel.

You've had a long day.

Look, babe, you think you could hang on just for one more hour?

Elliot called, and he's so pleased that you're on tonight.

I know you like Elliot.

Molly, I've already made the appointment.

Can you take Monday night, Wednesday day, and Saturday 3 to 11?

Great, thank you.

Molly, I'm giving you your regular schedule for next week. You know, it's

you have this schedule because your RGs know exactly when to find you.

Lucy, it's Charles. Great.

I'll get it.

Hello?

Hi, Charles.

Just a second.

Mira, I think it's for you.

Okay. Hello? Did you have a nice dinner?

Very good, thank you.

Come on in. Are you all right? Are you hurt? Thank you.

Would you like something to drink? Don't be scared, Ricky. A white wine, please.

What's happening?

Where's the babysitter?

Wake the babysitter up. Mary, could you please take your call in the other room?

So, how are you, Charles?

Fine. Great. How's business? Just fine. Molly,

could you just go ask Mary to come back in here, please?

Thank you.

Charles, I'm so glad you could come back. We have a brand new girl. Today is

first day.

There she is.

Charles, this is Mary.

From what I see, I think I'll take a rain check.

Oh.

Oh, well, Charles, are you sure you wouldn't like to see Mary?

Or maybe you'd rather see Molly or April.

No, thanks. I'll call you next week.

Okay, well, bye, Charles. Thanks for coming by.

Why in God's name did you do that? Do what?

First of all, you never told me you had a child.

Secondly, why did you sit here and talk on the phone to your child in front of a

customer? I gave him his number in case there was an emergency.

He was scared. What was he supposed to do?

Mary, Charles always sees the new girls. He would have seen you, too, if you

hadn't been talking on the phone to your child.

Mary, men don't want to hear about problems in here. They come here to get

from their wives and their mothers and their children. Yeah, Mary, don't you

know? Working girls aren't supposed to have children or periods or bad moods.

what? Mary, this is a skill, an art. An art? Why do you think I'm so successful

in this business, Mary? Because I know how to make men feel special.

Maybe that's Charles.

Maybe he's changed his mind.

Oh, hi, Elliot.

How'd you get by the doormat?

I think he recognizes me. Must be my honest face.

Hi, Molly.

Hi. Hi, Elliot.

Oh, hi, April.

Molly, why don't you just take Elliot on upstairs, please?

How you been?

Fine.

Philosophy. You always kept me talking philosophy.

Molly. I really like you.

I really like you too, Elliot.

Could we meet outside of here?

Oh, I know.

Lots of guys must ask you that. But what if I gave you enough money so you

wouldn't have to work here?

My business is doing really well.

We'll see.

Will you come for me, Molly?

Elliot, don't even try.

I never come in this place.

It's always the first time.

No, I never do here.

Oh, so you've all been faking it.

Don't be upset.

Some of the girls do.

Don't take it personally.

It would be different, wouldn't it, outside of here?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to push so hard.

Will you think about it?

Yeah.

Well, I want you to have my card.

Call me.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

do money.

April, we're square with money. Will you bring the trash down, please?

Sure. Thanks.

I am $20 short, and it is driving me crazy. I have counted this money six

Where's Mary?

Mary is no longer with us.

Gee, Molly, you did very well today.

See, it wasn't so bad. You made a lot of money.

You mean I made a lot of money for you.

Lucy, have you ever heard of surplus value?

Molly, don't be patronizing.

I went to a good school, too.

I'm leaving.

Okay, babe, see you next week. No, you won't.

I'm not coming back, Lucy.

Honey, you're just tired.

You go home and take a nice hot bath. You're going to feel just fine in the

morning.

Molly?

Molly, you can't just leave. What about your regulars? Molly, you can't walk out

on me. You know I'm short on girls.

Okay.

No.