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Berenger's own Julian Morrell girl, Miss Laurel Hayes.

Jane, I believe that we could maximize their input, and you could work even

closer if you were in California. I want you to come with me.

I never expected to feel this way about anyone again.

But you don't know me very well.

Well, I'd like to, if you'll let me.

I'd like this fellow to meet Laura.

Not this woman, Danny.

She's a friend of mine.

I don't like to ask a second time.

I don't want to fight about bills every month like my parents did.

Well, I'm afraid I can't help you in that department.

I don't expect you to.

Money is not what I want from you.

Please do this for me, just this once.

Why are you asking me this?

Because I need a favor, damn it, because it's not a big deal.

Do you think I'd ask you if it wasn't important?

I don't want to lose you, Shane.

You're not going to lose me.

May I offer you a drink?

How would you like a little champagne?

To survival of the fittest.

Don't you like talking about yourself?

There's nothing to tell.

A beautiful girl like you?

I bet you must have had a very exciting life.

You exaggerate.

There's nothing more to me than what you see. Come on.

What were you like as a little girl?

Were you pretty even then?

Did your parents have to... None of that is any of your business.

Can we get on with it?

I didn't mean to pry.

You're just so fascinating.

I'd like to get to know you better.

Mr. Chuckman, I know what fascinates you.

And I know what you want to this date.

Can we just do without a small talk?

Whatever you say.

Breakfast in bed, reading the morning paper. It's positively domestic.

Don't forget.

Goodbye, kid.

If you should have any other business matters that we want to discuss,

don't hesitate to give me a call.

I won't.

Good morning, Mr. Galvin.

Nice fur.

Must be new.

You're a cowardly little person, Mr.

Allen. If we must talk, I do hope you will make it brief.

It's fine with me.

I want that million for my share of the company.

I'm working on that.

In the meantime, I'll take my third of the profits.

It's too soon to take profits out of the company, Mr. Allen. All of our

revenue's been reinvested. I didn't authorize that.

You don't share in the management of Julian Morrell. I want what's mine.

You can run your business any way you like, Mr. Allen. I run my business the

I like. I reinvest profits to ensure the growth of my company.

I'm not without information I could use against you, Mr. Allen, so you leave me

alone and you might get your million -dollar buyout. You interfere with my

business, you wind up with nothing.

Cross me, lady, and you'll have nothing.

I manufacture these goods, remember?

Factories can have problems. Production can stop. I want my profits, or I want

to buy out of my price.

You decide.

But you better decide fast.

Behringer's is one of the great stores of the world, and I'm grateful for the

opportunity that they've given me. And I respect them for their great taste.

You're very confident.

Well, it's... But going from shoe clerk to a big -name designer could mean a lot

of changes for you and your family.

Have you prepared yourself to cope with them? You mean like getting rich and

famous? I think we can learn to handle it.

Thank you.

Around town with Julian Morrell.

Okay, cut.

Take five, everybody.

Good job, Julian.

That's it, huh? That's all.

Okay.

Look good?

Yeah. Good job.

Thanks.

Yeah, that's right. Five bills on Saskatchewan and the 4th. You got that?

Good. That's it for today, Mick. Thanks.

Oh, uh, did you do Laurel yet?

The racing form. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Everything

is under control, thank you.

Did Laurel show up yet? Not yet.

Aren't you going to thank me for doing this piece?

I made a reservation at Fargo's tonight.

Oh, tonight's not a really good night. How about... Julia looks so fabulous. I

really think this show's gonna be terrific.

Yeah, it's gonna be the greatest.

Oh, uh, Debbie, this is Cammie Springer. Hello, Cammie. I watch your show all

the time. I really like the pieces you do. Thanks.

I gotta go.

See you tonight?

Yeah, sure.

Why, Billy Barringer.

Ah, your next subject.

The real Julian Morrell girl in the flesh.

Laurel, you turn to be a star.

What do you want me to do?

You look a little tired. Are you all right?

I am fine.

A

million

dollars?

I mean, that's more than twice the Julian Morale collection.

Yes, I know, but we're prepared to give you a point above your bank's interest

rate on a loan of that size.

Well, it beats rolling it over.

Babs, I can't give you the money.

It's not a gift, and it's not for me. It's for Julian Morrell Incorporated.

Come on, would you ask Berenger's for a loan for a million dollars if I wasn't

your son -in -law?

Absolutely.

You know as well as I do the potential our company has.

Father would have never committed the store to the Julian Morel boutique if he

didn't believe in its future.

Besides, in just a few seasons, we'll see such an increase in our cash flow,

it'll make this conversation seem penny -ante.

Then we may be in a position to advance your company a little credit.

Todd, I need the money.

I'll see what I can do, all right?

Thank you.

I will have the letter of agreement at your hotel by morning. We'll have the

complete contract drawn up and sent to your attorney by next week. Good.

We'd appreciate you keeping this confidential, Mr. Allen. I will do my

keep it quiet, but Ferringer's moving to the West Coast with big news.

I know.

Our public relations people will need time to coordinate the announcement with

you. The sooner the official announcement is made, the sooner we can

rest of the mall.

Believe me, no one wants to move faster on this than I do, Mr. Roller. Thank

you. Thank you. It's been a pleasure.

We did it!

Oh, I think that every woman... Can we do that again,

please? Sure.

Relax, you're doing fine.

Keep the tape rolling.

What would you say to those women who aren't models?

What will Julian Morrell do for them?

Julian Morrell, original, will make every woman who wears his designs feel

glamorous. They do that to all women.

Around town with the Julian Morrell girl, Laurel Hayes.

Thank you, Laurel.

Cut. Bravo.

Bravo.

When can I see the tape?

He's checking it right now, but why don't you wait until tomorrow night?

7 .30, around town?

Either.

I knew I was right about you.

You see, it's all happening the way I said it would.

I have arranged for every Julian Morrell ad to feature you.

And every ad will tie the Julian Morrell line to Berringer's. In the public's

mind, your face and your name will be synonymous with Berringer's.

I really am grateful for your confidence in me.

Did you have any trouble?

Wasn't any trouble.

I just had to watch a lot of tapes until I found the right one.

That guy really... Thanks.

Tom tells me that you're looking for additional capital for your Julia Morel

company. I do have a temporary cash flow problem, but overall my company's in

excellent shape.

I understand that you want Behringer's to lend you a million dollars?

Yes. No.

Not to me personally, to my company, Julia Morel Incorporated.

Well...

I'm sorry, Barbara, but it's against company policy to loan our suppliers

All right. I knew you'd turn me down.

However, I would like to increase our order with Julian Morel by

200%. And I'll pay for the merchandise in advance.

The figures may add up to $999 ,999.

And 99 cents.

Are you serious?

I'll arrange for the papers immediately.

What do you want in return?

You do think like a businessman.

Oh, excuse me, a businesswoman.

Exclusivity, Barbara.

Exclusivity. We will have exclusive rights to the Julia Morrell line.

In exchange, we are prepared to guarantee Julian Morel minimum orders

years. In advance, as I said.

A million -dollar guarantee?

Mm -hmm.

You know, Barbara, most young, new designers come and go. They're a flash

pan. But I'm willing to take a risk with your company.

Well, um... Do you recall, Barbara, my saying to you some time ago?

That if you made a success with this venture on your own, you'd earn more

my congratulations. You'd earn my respect.

Well, you've done that.

And if I must suffer the embarrassment of having misjudged you, you at least

have softened the blow by making me a very proud father.

Thank you, Danny.

I won't disappoint you. No, I know you won't, sweetheart.

Tell the lawyers they did well. They acted quickly for a change.

Now the contract looks in order.

Does Babs realize what the consequences of exclusivity are? Look, I do not

consider it my responsibility to educate our suppliers in the ramifications of

their contracts.

Barbara is a businesswoman. What she doesn't know, she will find out soon

enough. Just get the contract signed before she has a change of heart. Or a

better offer.

You just get the contract signed.

What do you want from me?

Mr. Chapman. What do you want from me, you little slut? Who are you working

Get your hands off me.

I'm a married man.

You knew that, didn't you?

I also have a good job.

So I guess you probably figured I had lots of money.

What are you talking about?

Tell you right now.

There's a limit to what I can pay.

Pay for what?

You know.

I can talk here.

The tape.

The tape of us.

Oh, my God.

You didn't know.

Know what?

What are you talking about? What tape? Somebody stole the videotape of us.

Tell me. What are you talking about?

I videotaped our date last night.

Somebody stole the tape.

He used you.

It used you to fit in me.

What is Trans -Allied?

Oh, it's a very big company.

That much I already know, Simon.

What exactly is it that they do?

What they don't do is a much better question.

They're a conglomerate. What they do best is make a lot of profits.

What do you think of this poster?

It's nice.

Is it well run?

Trans -allied, I mean. Just nice?

It's very nice.

Is it well run?

Is Danny Krucek a good executive?

Well, he must be. A lot of people hate him.

She is beautiful.

Yeah, she's...

More than beautiful. She's got a certain... special quality.

Simon, are you coming down with something?

What are you talking about?

A crush.

I don't know what you mean.

Don't you deny it. You have a crush on this girl.

Crush is hardly a word I would use for a man of my age. You are not old.

Thank you, but I'll be the judge of that.

I don't know whether to be happy for you or to be jealous.

Murphy, come here.

I understand Billy Berenger gave you a fancy new job.

That's right.

What of it? Oh, I was wondering, I mean, I am comptroller here, you know, the

guy who does the payroll, what your qualifications were.

Ask Billy.

You've got a lot of experience in public relations, I guess.

Ask my boss.

Sure, the loading dock's a great place to learn PR.

Excuse me.

You know, Billy Barringer is not exactly a steady force in this store.

He's got a short attention span.

Spends a lot of time in Vegas.

His interests flag, so you shouldn't count on his protection all the time.

know, it's not that big a deal, so why don't we just drop it? Not that big a

deal. Don't you know why he hired you?

Let go of me. He hired you to make me look ridiculous.

Well, a man in my position cannot afford to look ridiculous.

You don't want to do this, man.

You're a history fella.

Hi.

What was that all about?

That guy's crazy.

He's also at the top.

He's not a good enemy, Frank.

You want to know what really bugs me?

He's right.

About what?

About me and public relations.

I mean, what am I doing in this job, anyway?

It beats working on the loading docks, Frank.

Right?

No.

No, Laura.

Do you have a minute?

I have something I'd like to discuss with you.

It's been a long day. If you don't mind, I would like to be left alone.

Please.

Well, of course.

Is anything the matter?

No.

Look, Laurel, if anything's upset you, I'd like to know.

Is it anything I've said?

Or done?

Don't touch me.

Don't come near me.

Good work today, Tom.

Thanks. Fashion pieces don't win any journalism awards, but this Julian

piece doesn't have that.

Well, why don't we call it a day, huh?

Oh, great.

See you tomorrow.

Hey, Tom.

What's this?

Laurel Hayes in action?

It's not ours. It's not our stock.

Let's be more promo material from Behringer's. Why don't you have a look

to see if there's anything we can use?

Can't wait till tomorrow, I'm beat.

What, am I a slave driver?

Okay, okay.

Tomorrow. Bills.

Yeah, I know how much it is.

Gene. Gene, we've already been over this.

You know I'm good for it. All right? You want my business or not?

What?

Yeah, I know you're sincere.

Yeah, you're concerned for my health. There's one thing in life I can count

Yeah, I will. Bye.

Bookies. Sorry I'm late. I couldn't find Lauren. You know, I always wanted you

to think they're Irish mamas.

Did you get a hold of her?

Laurel? Yeah. No.

Well, when you do, tell her to relax, will you? She was awful shaky at that

interview. Her interview was fine, Billy.

Anyway, Laurel's got a lot of things on her mind.

How could you? How could you do it, Mark? I swear to you, I had no idea this

going to happen.

You sent me out.

The guy said he wanted a dinner companion.

There is such a thing as a dinner date. Now, not every man and woman go to bed

the first night they meet. You made that choice. I am not responsible for what

you did.

You are not responsible?

Get talking, Max. Try to make yourself feel better. Try to ease your

unconscious.

Come on, let me walk you home.

You are the last person I will let do anything, Max.

You are not better than Chapman, and you are not better than those people who

stole the tape.

I'm sorry.

How much money did you charge Mr. Chadman?

Take this.

No answer.

Laurel's a big girl, Kim.

There was something upset her today. She even snapped at your father.

He'd upset anybody.

He didn't upset her. He was very sweet to her. I'll bet.

I just wanted to talk to her, that's all.

I thought Stacy was supposed to be the mother hen among you three.

Look, Billy, I'm sorry you're in such a rotten mood, and if you don't want to

tell me about it, that's fine, but would you stop being so snide?

Touchy, aren't we?

Not touchy, just annoyed.

You don't know everything.

Laurel's got problems.

Oh, yeah? How can anybody who looks like Laurel have problems?

Billy, you're making a fool of yourself, really. In fact, I know a bunch of guys

who would love to be Laurel's problem.

Billy, stop it.

Sorry.

What's the matter?

Nothing. Okay, look, I don't think we're having a very good time, so why don't

we just call it a night?

I'll take you home. That's okay. I'll take myself home.

Thanks anyway.

See you in the store.

He finally fell asleep.

I had to sing him every song I know.

I think he's as excited as you are.

I don't know what to do.

I mean, I want to watch the program with Mommy and Anna and Jose, Albert, Maria,

but I don't know if they'll feel comfortable with Mrs.

DeGala's friends, you know?

Maybe you feel that way about me, too.

Don't ever say that, Connie.

Wherever I fit in, you fit in.

You say that now.

But what will happen when you're rich and famous?

And beautiful women are throwing themselves at you. Then I will get out

way and come home to you.

Julio, I'm so frightened of what would happen to you. Don't say that.

This is a wonderful thing that's happening. We're finally realizing our

Honey, soon we will have enough money to get out of this place, to leave all

this behind us.

To leave all what behind us?

Your family, your friend?

Your wife? No.

No.

All right, they can all come.

And if Mrs. DeGava's friends don't like it, they can lump it.

Because we're going to have enough money to tell them all to get lost.

All the people who ever looked down on us.

Whoever told us we were nobody are in for the shock of their life, because

Julian Morrell is here to stay.

Julian or Julio?

What difference does it make?

It's still me.

I hope so, Julio.

I hope so.

You're so short -sighted on our part. I wonder if she even realizes what she's

done. She has no head for business. I mean, it's a marvel she's made it this

far. Simon really took advantage of her. It's one of the smartest deals

Berenger's could have made.

As their only market, we can exercise complete control.

It's only that shoe salesman seems to have some modicum of talent.

My mother, the businesswoman.

What a joke.

With one stroke of the pen, Simon made Berenger's millions of dollars that

otherwise would have gone to other stores.

And kept those same millions from his daughter's bank account, I might add.

Not one to let family sentiment interfere with business.

I think she should stick to what she's good at.

Marrying jerks. Though she's made a mess of that one, too.

Now, now, do I detect a note of bitterness?

Not bitterness.

Just gratitude.

That I'm nothing like my mother.

And that watching her screw up her life may have saved me from making some of

the same mistakes.

marrying jerks. Exactly.

You're not like any of the jerks my mother married.

And I'm nothing like my mother, am I?

Todd, I'm nothing like my mother, am I? Well, maybe a little here, maybe a

little here, maybe a little here.

How did you know I'd be alone?

I just did. You knew I was seeing Cammy. Suppose I brought her home with me.

She could have joined us.

Just kidding.

What are you doing here, Deb?

Well, I thought I was still welcome, but if I'm not, you ought to ask for your

key back.

I'm sorry. I'm glad you're here.

I can see that.

Look, Billy, it's okay.

She's very sweet.

Not what I'd expect, but nice.

If you're hooked, you're hooked.

I'm not hooked.

One of the risks of our freewheeling and strictly modern relationship.

Losing you to good old -fashioned sweetness.

She's a nice girl.

Nothing serious.

That's why you're sitting down in that chair instead of climbing into bed with

me, right? Look, I'm very tired. I lost a lot of money today.

Don't read into it anything other than that.

Or Billy.

I'm gonna go.

Don't go.

It's got to be me you want, Billy.

We got a good deal, right?

We're terrific together, right?

We're two of a kind, if that's what you mean.

Yeah.

That's what I mean.

Claves are versatile.

Fill them with apples, berries, or other fresh fruit unadorned for those of you

who worry about those calories.

And maybe a sprinkling of powdered sugar or a dash of your favorite liqueur. Or

go all the way with a combination as irresistible as this.

Apples, nuts, a little bit of cinnamon, and voila.

Your guests will think they've died and gone to Paris.

Go ahead, try it.

I think you'll like it.

Now, if I used that in my kitchen, I know I'd gain 20 more pounds.

Mr. Hughes.

Look at this. Excuse me. I was just watching the... Just heading back to my

department.

Allison. Hi.

Hi, yourself.

How are sales in the perfume going?

Sales are up 23 % for Behringer's cologne since January.

Very impressive. When did you start to work there?

January. Well, it doesn't take marketing research to understand why our sales

are improving.

Well, thank you.

I really want to do well here.

I'm sure you will.

I applied for the trainee program.

I haven't heard.

You don't see the applications, do you? Oh, no.

I'm sure you don't.

Not someone in your position.

I can look into it for you.

Well, that would be wonderful.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Oh, for heaven's sake, since when does an exclusive contract with Barron just

mean a wrong decision? It was wrong for Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. How was

it wrong?

They were offered exclusive contracts when they were starting out. They said

so they could sell to hundreds of stores instead of being tied down to just one.

They made ten times the money by turning down exclusivity.

That's why he was so sweet to me.

Who? My father.

He praised me.

Hey, maybe it's not so bad. How could I have been so naive?

You'd think after all these years I'd know better. There are advantages, too.

All he had to do was praise me.

I would have done anything.

A guarantee is better than nothing. I mean, we are starting out.

You took advantage of me, Julian.

So long as we don't make five million our first season. A couple hundred

thousand will be just fine.

Julian, we have to have this million dollars to get Mr.

Allen off our backs.

This is our ticket to freedom.

Like I said, it's not all bad.

In fact, the more I think about it, the more I like it.

Okay, I'll give you the names of our press contacts. Get press kits out to

and let them know that Debbie's feature is going to be on the news tomorrow. And

sweet -talk them into doing something about the success of the Julian Morrell

line. Sweet -talk? Yeah, that's what this job's about.

Sweet -talk?

Yeah, you got a problem with that?

I don't know. It just seems like a pretty weird way to make a living,

all. The only way.

Hey, you know something?

You know what you need?

Mm -mm.

You need a vacation, that's what you need.

Yeah. What do you say we take off from this place for a couple of days and go

Vegas, huh? A vacation.

Haven't even done any work yet.

Ah, jeez.

You know, that's your trouble.

The work ethic. I mean, one of the many sad burdens like being responsible or

settling down.

I mean, whoever decided that those were virtues, who sold the world a bill of

goods? Ah, you don't believe that.

Yeah, sure I do.

I mean, every once in a while I decide maybe there's something to all of it,

know? But then I remember who I am.

Billy Behringer.

And Billy Behringer has a good time. Billy Behringer is no strings, no

commitments, no sad burdens.

Sounds to me like you sold yourself a Billy Goods, Billy.

Yeah.

You're not thinking straight, Max.

I'm not responsible for what two consenting adults do in private.

The world didn't consent to being taped.

I didn't make the tape.

Don't tell me you didn't know that Chapman was kinking.

Is that an accusation, Max?

Going around in circles here, Danny.

You set this thing up. Wrong!

You set it up.

You. Play Cupid.

At your request.

Very strong request.

Tell it to the judge.

You may think that you're on top of every situation.

Maybe you even believe you're invulnerable.

This thing hurts Laurel any more than it already has.

You're going to find out you're not.

If any of this dirt gets spread around, I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes

to bring you down.

You're not going to walk away from this one, Danny.

Not while I'm alive.

Now, Deb, I have something on the Julian Morrell model you'd better take a look

at.

She's very professional and very dedicated.

I'm sure she has a very good reason for not being here.

Maybe she's not feeling well.

Well, you would know that if that were the case, wouldn't you, Miss Springer?

I mean, you are roommates, aren't you?

Yes, we are.

But I left for Will Gurley this morning.

I'll have her call you as soon as she comes in.

Where'd you get this?

Just appeared on my desk.

Maybe you should cancel the feature.

It's too late. It's already been taped and edited.

Promos have been running all day.

The closing story on the evening news.

Our personal interest piece.

I'm not going to use this.

Thanks.

Don't misunderstand me. It has nothing to do with you.

It isn't news.

It's unusual, but it's the personal business of these two people.

It's good for gossip, a little scandal.

It's awful that someone has it in for Laurel.

But it isn't news.

Not by my standards.

Deb, you're the best.

Here is the new contract to sign...

and I will transfer one million dollars into your account.

Lady, you sure are hard to take seriously.

Oh, I assure you, it's all in order, Mr. Allen.

You must be very pleased with yourself.

I'm thrilled to have you out of Julian Morrell and out of my life.

Then I hate to disappoint you, but I've decided not to sell.

I'm not paying you one more cent.

I don't...

Want to sell.

We made a deal.

Deals are made to be broken.

Didn't anyone ever tell you that?

All right, Mr.

Allen. What is it that you think you want now?

Nothing. Then stop playing games.

No games, Mrs. DeGava. I don't want a thing.

Just to remain your partner.

You know, I've got this feeling that, uh...

My piece of this company is going to be worth a lot more than a million dollars.

Wait a minute.

Wait a... No, you don't. That's not the reason. There's something else.

You're not a man to turn down a million dollars.

Yeah, I wouldn't have thought so either before I started making this line.

Why are you doing this?

You tell me, what is going on here?

Well, now that I've hopped on the Julian Morrell bandwagon, I want to be part of

the excitement.

I

want

to thank you for coming to see me on such short notice.

A deal like this is well worth the trip.

Did they sign?

They will sign.

This letter of agreement was acceptable to Paul. I'm sure the final contract

will be acceptable, too.

You've done a fine job.

Thank you.

I hope you enjoy being Barringer's landlord.

The lease lasts for 99 years.

Thank you very much, Mr. Allen.

They're not going to use it, thanks to some journalistic integrity.

Are there any other copies of this thing?

There's no way of knowing.

The engineer said it looked like the original, but he couldn't be positive.

The technical quality of some of these homemade tapes is very poor when they're

duplicated. And in this case, there wasn't much light in the room to begin

And so the images were a little fuzzy. Who's...

The man in this tape.

I don't know.

I could run his picture past the police if you'd like. No.

There's too much danger of a leak.

Destroy the tactic.

Should I cancel the viewing party?

Well, if you can trust your journalist friend not to use any of this, don't

cancel.

And tell Barbara to keep it small.

Only a few buyers.

And, Laurel, if you can find her.

Sure.

Swing is at 7 to watch the Julian Morales piece? I don't know. I buy the

beer. You're right.

Tom, how do you turn this up?

We're found just two hours ago in his New York apartment.

The spokesperson said officials at the Treasury Department would have no

at this time.

Hello, Mr. Barringer. Daddy!

How you doing?

See,

Anna?

Sometimes dreams do come true after all.

We are so proud of you, Julio. I wish they'd get to the really important news.

I'm sorry about the other night.

I was a real jerk.

It's okay.

You still mad?

No. If something's the matter, though, I just wish you'd tell me.

I don't do too well with people who hold out on me.

Now stay tuned for Around Town. It's starting!

Oh, it's starting, everyone!

Around Town.

Join us for interviews of the city. Focusing tonight on a former shoe

who is rising to the top of the fashion world.

Julian Morrell is the hottest designer on 7th Avenue this season, but a

have seen on billboards everywhere.

The Behringer model chosen by that company to represent the Julian Morrell

Sometimes we in the news business feel we have too few stories like this. A

frankly upbeat story about fine young people who've worked hard to succeed and

seem to have succeeded. But I'm afraid that tonight the story has changed.

The story is not a fairy tale.

The Unusual Circumstances of Mr. Chapman's Violent Death

Among the tapes that have come to the attention of this news department is one

that features the Julian Morel model, Laurel Hayes. Oh.

Police will not speculate on any connection between the unusual

the high -ranking Treasury official's death.

Federal officials have no comment except to say that Mr. Chapman was not under

investigation for criminal activities and that no security matters came under

Mr. Chapman's jurisdiction.

Mrs. Chapman is in seclusion. There has been no announcement yet as to when

funeral services will be held.

Now we'll continue with our briefing.

Our story begins with the young model's bright fame as the heroine of Julian

Morelko.

Laurel Hayes, symbol of all things exciting and glamorous, a world -famous,

working at Barrett.