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Thank you.

This afternoon, the lights are so stimulating.

Oh, she'll try anything.

I just love Tangerine.

But I don't know anything about her. Nobody does, dear.

They say that during the war, her father was involved in smuggling a lot of

narcotics and weapons to the enemy.

Is that really her name, Tangerine?

She's the most honest person I ever met.

She's a phony.

She's an orphan who made her money on a rich Texan. Her parents thought she was

so kooky they gave her a couple of million and sent her to California.

She's a lesbian.

She's a man -crazy nymphomaniac. Someone said she got rid of her husband.

I wouldn't trust her with my husband.

I wouldn't trust her with my wife. I wouldn't trust her with my dog.

Can you believe what Tangerine says?

Can you believe what anyone says?

She lives well with someone with no visible means of support.

She has to. She's Tangerine.

Faith, calm down.

We do have guests.

Hi, everyone. When it's done, let me go.

You all know my daughter, Faith.

Now go get ready for the party. The other guests will be arriving soon.

I'll be ready.

Where are your sisters?

I think Holt's out by the pool and Charity's in her room. Well, tell them

ready, too. Okay.

Oh, Faith.

Yes, Mom? Do you have any spot remover in your room? Uh -huh.

Well, take Mr.

Hammersmith upstairs and get that gravy spot off his shirt.

Okay. Come on. Hello, Mr. Hammersmith.

Your mother served an excellent brunch, but I got a little carried away with the

hollandaise sauce. Looks like a kangaroo came on you.

Oh, pardon?

Oh, nothing.

We'll get it out in no time.

I hope so. I like looking my best, and looking good isn't easy for me.

Come on, you're a good -looking guy.

This is my room.

Oh, that is nasty.

You touched me.

Now, Mr. Hammersmith, you're just going to have to take off that shirt.

You make me feel so old. Call me Ham.

Who said anything about being old? Well, I bet you can do anything that a boy of

18 can do.

I'd sure like to try.

I'm sure you can.

You're getting it all wet.

The wetter, the better.

There, that sticks it. But don't put it on until it dries.

It's sticky.

I feel all naked.

You're half naked. Get all the way if you wish.

I have to get ready for the party.

Would you excuse me?

Anything, Faith.

Forgive me, I'm terrible. I shouldn't have, but you look so beautiful and

graceful, like a young fawn.

I don't mind, really.

You're almost like an uncle to me anyway.

Again, you make me feel so old.

I don't mean it that way.

What I mean was more like an older brother.

Matter of fact, I have a niece not much younger than you are.

Sometimes when she's in the bath, I scrub her back for her. I bet she likes

that. I could scrub yours if you like.

Okay.

You're sure a pretty girl, Faith.

You're going to be my uncle? Shouldn't I call you Uncle Ham?

That's not my back. My back's the other side of me.

That depends upon the way you're facing it, doesn't it?

I never looked at it that way.

Whoops.

Oh, wait.

Everything got all wet.

Delightful.

I don't know how ugly this is.

Tangerine got a sunburn at Palm Beach, and she didn't peel. Get it?

A very bad joke.

One that I've heard as a child.

Surely you can do better than that, Elliot.

I'm sorry I'm a little tipsy. Then topple.

Have they always called you Tangerine? I'm afraid always is a very long time.

Must I always be your uncle?

for about long.

It's not hard to walk with this thing between your legs.

Mother of...

Extraordinary.

I think I'm like a boy.

No. No, you're not like a boy.

Nectar of the Gods.

I'm coming.

find the time to see each other again.

Sure, you're good friends with Mom. You can visit here anytime.

What I really had in mind was you and I alone, like this.

I'll bet we'll be able to find ways without anyone knowing.

Only... Only?

No, I shouldn't ask.

Please do. What is it?

Well, I thought maybe you could help me out some.

I'd be glad to. What can I do?

Well, I'm only 15, and Mom really doesn't give me much of an allowance.

You'd like some money?

How much? Would a hundred do?

I was thinking more like a thousand.

A thousand?

I'd really have to see a lot of you for that kind of money.

Didn't you see enough of me this time?

I meant often.

You can. See me once a month, and each time bring me a thousand.

A thousand a month?

You see, next year I'll be 16, and I'll be old enough to drive, and I want a

sports car so bad, and if you give me a thousand a month for a year, by the time

my birthday comes around, I'll have enough to get one.

A thousand a month for a year?

Maybe that's not enough.

Wait a minute. Where would I get that kind of money anyway?

Oh, come on, Uncle Ham. You sneak a lot more than that out of your company.

What's it called?

Ghost payrolling or something like that?

Double entries. I mean, where did you hear that?

Oh, I get around.

You certainly do.

If Mom found out what you just did to me, I know she'd call the cops. She just

doesn't understand things like this.

And I'd sure hate to see you embarrassed like that.

I see your point.

I knew you would.

Now you go on down to the party so I can finish getting ready now.

Hello?

Tangerine! Tangerine, there you are! I want you to meet Helen.

This is Cyrus Carey, one of those very bright, promising young lawyers. This is

Tangerine. The rising star.

I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Haley.

Shooting stars more like it, eh, boy?

It's just a matter of picking the right client.

Oh, now, don't sell yourself short.

Hell no. I didn't say picking the right clients was easy.

Hi, Mr. Peckerman.

Enjoying yourself?

Uh, it's Eckerman, yeah. Your mother's parties are the most.

What are you doing reading this?

I don't know.

Here, read this.

Oh, that's a cool idea.

Ah, far out.

I hate reading with anything on. I feel so much more comfortable without

anything.

I bet you'd be more comfortable if you took off your pants.

What's that?

Take off your pants.

No, I couldn't do that.

Don't be an old prude.

Uh, there you are.

What are you doing?

No, no, no.

Your mother?

Don't be an old funny daddy here. Sit down. I'll give you a massage.

That's no good.

This just wouldn't be right.

The billiard room is that way. What say we start with a drink? Good idea.

The bar is that way.

Okay.

Oh, I've got something. I'll join you in a minute. All right.

Tangerine.

That's the one.

I'm counting on you.

Hey, Mr. Peckerman.

Am I doing this right? Yeah, it seems just fine, just fine.

You're doing great.

I don't want to bite you.

Hmm.

Here, take this thing off.

I feel good? Oh, just wonderful, wonderful.

Oh, you couldn't be any better.

Why don't you have to sit on this, Mr. Peckerman?

It's, it's Ackerman, but please.

Please do.

Oh, yeah, come on.

Oh, it feels so good.

Oh, yeah.

Wait.

Damn.

Try something else?

Mr. Peckerman.

I think I'll change my name to Peckerman.

Good idea, Mr. Eckerman.

Oh, I'm so ashamed of myself.

Well, didn't you like it?

Of course I liked it, but that's why I'm ashamed of myself. You were so young.

And that will ruin you, wouldn't it?

Nobody has to find out.

Uh, you will keep it a secret. You won't tell anybody ever.

Sure, but you have to do something for me. Look, anything, anything.

You know those kickbacks you get from the construction firm?

What?

There's some pretty colorful people in here. I enjoy serving up vegetables from

every garden.

More like fruits from every tree. It's entertaining.

Tell me, do I call you Cyrus or Five for short?

How about just call me Haley? Hmm, Haley.

I like that.

Oh, Tim.

Hi. Thanks a lot for having a party.

Tim, you're always welcome.

Speak around.

Well, she's here, I suppose, busy with a gift.

Well, when she has time.

Tim, this is Mr. Haley.

How you doing? How you doing?

Why don't the two of you get a drink? I better go take care of this.

Okay.

Are you insane?

It's all right, Tangerine. It's just the way I do it. Well, enjoy it. I'll steal

tickets. Oh, I'm thirsty. My mouth is dry.

Do you like white wine?

Listen, I was brought here as a guest of a friend. What goes on with this place?

I don't know.

I just met Faith at the writing academy.

Do your parents know Tangerine?

It's just my aunt, and she doesn't know I come here.

But she's heard about her.

Everybody has.

But I wonder who knows the truth.

I didn't know that son of a bitch was here.

Which particular one are you referring to?

I'm sure there are a number of them here.

That one.

If I could find out which company was fronting him, I could really turn the

tables and do him in.

What would you be willing to give?

Give my right arm.

Well, I wouldn't expect that much.

You mean you could find out?

Tangerine. If you found out, I'd love you forever.

You will anyway.

Now let's talk caps.

$10 ,000.

$15 ,000?

It's a deal.

$15 ,000?

How will you find out?

Oh, I have ways.

And results.

Okay. Good deal.

Who are you?

The name's Logan. Who are you?

Never mind.

I hope you don't mind that I dropped by.

Of course not.

I brought something for you.

Yeah, I know I told you a long time ago you didn't have to bring me anything

more. If you don't want Trent to find out.

Yeah, I know. But this is special.

Do you have some time now?

Sure.

Um, can we go somewhere and be alone?

Go to my room.

Okay.

You're what they used to call jailbait.

I still am.

But you're sure worth it.

Am I?

You bet.

Am I worth a little information?

What information?

The exact boundaries of the area you brought the two board members to rezone.

Well, I'll be damned.

It's better than being busted.

So that's the game, huh?

Uh -huh.

Well, I'll be damned.

You know, the first boundary is Carver Street.

The next party, I'll tell you the other boundary.

It's beautiful.

That was my mother's engagement ring.

Oh, Tim, I can't accept this.

Why not?

Well, it should really be for whoever you marry.

I know.

That's why I want you to have it.

No, I couldn't.

Why not?

Look, in two months' time, I get my inheritance.

My aunt can't rule my life anymore, and we're free to get married.

That's not bad.

Well, then what is it?

Look, you're old enough.

Nobody can stop you.

Wouldn't you like to get away from all of this?

There's more to it than that. I can't really explain it to you. It's just...

It'll be a long time before I'll be in a space where I can be married.

But it was awfully sweet of you to ask.

And I really do care for you a lot.

Have you got him yet?

Haley? Of course, Haley! That's what I'm paying you for!

I'll deal with it.

You better deal with it!

There's a lot at stake!

The lady over there just probably auditioned me. Are you shocked, Mr.

Just tempted.

Is she your type?

They're all my type.

All except her husband. He was part of the deal?

Too bad.

Yeah.

Tell me, Tangerine, are there any special men in your life? There are many

special men in my life, Mr. Haley.

Tangerine, that's the same as not having any.

That's quite true, Mr. Haley.

Haley. Haley.

Are you the mistress of that house? In a manner of speaking.

I'm horrified. This is the most... What are you laughing at?

Oh, my God.

This is the most obscene file proceeding I've ever seen.

I'm delighted to hear that. Who are you?

Absolutely vulgar to think this is where my nephew's been coming so often. Your

nephew? Timothy Frederick Holloway. Oh, Tim.

He's at the top of the stairs in Faith's room.

No!

She probably had me followed.

That's creepy.

Looks like she'll be out for a while.

Not with her here, I can't. Let's go to another room.

All right.

I think she found them. Oh, this place is not left for excitement.

Uh -oh, I think a little more is about to show up.

Where did your daughter go?

Which one?

Carrie, we got some business to settle.

She's upstairs.

Right this way.

Thank you.

I'm not sure that was why.

Tim and Faith already left, but Tim ended up there.

Hey, they're not really your daughters, are they?

Oh, Christ.

Hey, as long as I'm paying for this, I'm going to get...

Come on, wake up.

Oh, Mom.

Oh!

Oh!

I've seen everything going on at this party except what I paid for.

Now, I need something on Haley.

His investigation is going to lead to me soon.

If it does, I'm going to take you and your three so -called teenage daughters

with me.

I want something on him now.

Look, I'm bugging you.

Let's get out of this madhouse.

Pretty crazy in there. I don't know why it should get to me tonight. It never

has before.

Look, Tangerine, we can use lots of different things to hide behind.

Are you scared?

With everything that I've been through in my life, I never thought of myself as

being scared of anything.

Hi, Mr. Logan.

What are you doing here in a disco room all alone?

Just watching the lights.

Want me to give you some head?

Sure.

What's the name of that corporation again?

It was Trinco. Trinco Corporation.

And Fredericks is the one that's going to do it.

I see.

Mr. Williamson, may I have a word with you, please?

Of course.

The secret word is Trenko Corporation.

Trenko Corporation.

Are you sure?

Of course.

And Frederick was the man.

Trenko.

I suppose it's possible, but I never would have guessed.

Logan is clever.

I do expect the duck to drop down with the check for $15 ,000.

You bet your life.

You'll have a check for it, my dear. First thing Monday morning.

Now.

Mr.

Williamson!

Miss Holloway!

I didn't know you knew each other.

Actually, we don't. I do apologize for making such a scene when I arrived. I

hope you don't mind that I stayed.

Of course not, my dear.

I'm surprised to see you here.

You see me as being much too prudish to enjoy such revelry?

Frankly, yes.

You shouldn't be so quick to judge.

Appearances can deceive.

After all, Mr. Williamson, who would expect a hard -nosed businessman to

at such a bawdy affair?

Is that how I appear?

I'm afraid so.

Why don't you come with me, and we can shatter both illusions.

Come on. What are you doing?

I, for one, wish to shatter both illusions and my reputation.

What are you doing?

All at once.

Come, come, Mr. Businessman.

Let's see if anything other than your nose gets hard.

Miss Holloway, it will be a pleasure.

Did Tangerine tell you anything about that job on Haley?

No, maybe she put Charity on it.

Where is Charity?

I don't know. She was talking Tangerine. Then she headed out towards the

kitchen.

Well, you check on her.

Damn it, I put my money down and I want some action on it.

And I don't mean her talking with that guy out in the territory.

Here, give me that. You're too young to drink.

Hey!

Let's go someplace more comfortable, like on the stairs.

Oh, William.

Oh, put it in me.

Oh, yeah.

Put it in me. Put it in me.

Oh, yeah.

We're done. We're done.

Oh, God.

Tangerine, we want to talk to you.

What's going on with this Haley guy?

Nothing. Aren't we supposed to set him up?

No. But we've been paid, haven't we?

Well, we'll give it back.

Now wait a minute.

This isn't like you at all. What's happened?

Nichols is the crook, not Haley. I don't want to set Haley up.

Hey, this is a business war, not an ethics class.

You girls just stay away from him.

That's all.

She's really flipped over, this guy, hasn't she?

I never thought I'd see the day.

It doesn't matter. Personal feelings shouldn't get in the way.

I don't know if Tangerine really cares about this guy.

Yeah, but Faith cared about Timmy, and he paid. So what?

But when we found out he didn't have access to the money, we let him off.

Do you want to get back the money?

I'm more worried about Nickel fingering us when he gets nailed.

Hope? If you two say go.

I'm in.

Oh, hi, girls.

Hey, isn't that your nap?

We can't find anybody to tuck us in.

Aren't you a little too old for that?

Well, that depends how they tuck us in.

Aren't you a little too young for that?

If Charity's too young for that, she's been too young more times than I can

remember. Speak for yourself.

That would sure revive me right now.

There's a man.

Go ahead.

All right.

Hey, wait a minute. I saw him first. I get him. No, Charity, wait. Help me.

looks like fun.

Oh, my.

Oh,

my God.

Put your finger in there. Yeah.

Harder. Yeah, that's it.

You girl

Yeah, work harder.

Work

me

harder.

Are you girls what they call titty boppers?

Bop this, baby. Bop, bop, bop.

Bop, bop, bop.

Oh, wow.

I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

This guy is something else. Still think we're too young?

That's what the law says.

What does the law know?

Nothing. I hope he can go to jail for this.

Who's going to tell him? I will.

I hope none of us let it slip. We won't if we're kept busy enough.

And then, Mr.

Hadley. Hayley, Hayley. All right, all right, with all the investigating you're

doing. You mean if I don't talk, you won't talk, huh?

Doesn't that seem fair?

You know, you girls are really good. This is just great.

There are a couple of snags, though.

One big one.

You want to know what it is?

Okay. Now, if you girls are really under 18, which you're not, and if you're

really a tangerine's daughter, which you're also not, you still wouldn't do

anything. If you did, no one would ever come near you again.

You'd blow your whole operation.

I guess you're just going to have to give Nichols his money back.

And when you do, tell him I already have some of the evidence.

And tell him when I get the rest, his ass is going to jail.

Thanks, girl.

Whoops. My spell.

It was just swell.

See ya.

I told you girls to stay away from him. You told him about it. I didn't. He

guessed. But I told you to stay away.

Tangerine, we had a client. I don't give a damn about a client.

I gave you orders and you disobeyed. Hey, wait a minute. You're not the boss.

It's a partnership, remember?

Look, you little... You're not mad because we tried to set him up. You're

jealous because we fucked him.

It didn't work with him. What can Nichols do to us?

I don't know. I don't care.

If he tells them about us, we can be in real trouble. He won't. He's in too deep

himself.

You sound like you wish you would. I do.

Then I wouldn't have to be careful anymore.

What do you mean?

I'd just like to once be with someone.

Let down the guard.

I know what you mean. A very nice kid with a hell of a lot of money just asked

me to marry him. And I said no.

Now I'm beginning to wonder why.

The gains are safer than being real.

But it's a trap.

It's hard to get out. Are you saying we should close up shop?

Well, we've done well.

Might be time to move on.

After this stuff with Nichols, maybe we'd better be moving on. Wow, things

turn around fast.

How do you feel about it?

Well, it has been fun. I sure hate to see it go sour.

Then that's it.

Well, I wonder what's left of the party.

Well, I wonder what's left of me.

I'm afraid to look.

What did you say?

I said I want to marry you.

oh oh oh

God, that felt good.

I spent so much time taking care of the girls, I forgot to take care of myself.

You sure you want to give it up?

What, the business?

Yeah.

Well, I thought it'd been decided.

Don't you think I should?

Well, I'm taking a case in Washington.

And? And we could really clean up there. We?

We.

When are you going?

In a couple of weeks.

Well, hope would come back after a few weeks off.

Charity would come back to work in your town.

But I'm afraid we've lost faith to love. We can replace her.