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Diane and I were married for 17 years, and then one day she just never came

home. That woman is a piece of work.

Bet you to fight me for him?

What's the point?

You haven't got a chance.

I still can't believe we're really married.

That makes two of us.

Oh my God.

Peter, how could you?

I need an ambulance right away.

I think I'm losing the baby.

Peter. How is she?

She's doing fine.

But Peter, I'm sorry to say, she lost the baby.

Hello, Peter.

Alex, I can't tell you how sorry I am.

No, I'm sorry.

Look, I lost our child.

But the shock of seeing you with her, I thought I was going to die.

It's all my fault.

And I know you'll never be able to forgive me.

I love you, Peter.

So in time, I'll be able to forgive you anything.

What's important is that we're together now.

And that you never see Robin again.

Besides...

We can always make another baby.

Paul couldn't help noticing on your way in this morning that the sign out front

has undergone a bit of a transformation.

Please do not be alarmed.

Communique represents more than just another magazine in my portfolio.

It is a signature piece of media for Brock Global Communications.

By acquiring Communique, we have staked our claim in New York, a claim that I

feel so confident about that I'm moving my entire base of operations from New

Orleans to New York City.

As of today, this floor will house the executive offices of Brock Global

Communications. Station group, radio, TV stations, newspapers, magazines, the

cable network.

While the day -to -day operations of Communique will move downstairs.

But isn't that already released?

Not anymore. I just bought the building.

I have a vision, people.

A plan to build a media empire that will propel us into the next century.

And I am sure that you are all up to the challenge.

Can we go back to the office situation for a moment?

Don't worry, Rachel. As a senior executive, you get to stay up here.

Yes, of course.

What about Carrie?

I like her.

She stays, too. You're not wasting any more of your time at that brokerage

house.

That would leave me unemployed, sir.

No, you smartass. I want you to come to work for me.

I've got big expansion plans. I could use a guy like you on my team.

It would be an honor.

Hardly.

You'll be working harder than you ever worked in your life.

You've done your homework. You know my top lieutenants are on call 24 hours a

day. And if you made it 25, I'd be there for you, sir.

Terrific. Now, listen up.

Over the next six months, I plan to get very aggressive.

The communique was just, but I'll be damned if I'm going to triple my

while my ex -wife still owns 25 % of me.

Have you heard anything from her since you presented my offer to her?

No, sir.

All right, I want you to get back over there. Give her a deadline. I need an

answer today.

You got it. On deal.

I don't want her dropping by the office to discuss this. As a matter of fact, I

don't want to see her at all. That's why I'm sending you. Is that clear?

Crystal, sir.

Come in.

Yeah. Been to rush on line three?

Thank you.

Good morning.

What's wrong?

Peter's wife lost their baby.

Oh, no.

After she found him in bed with another woman.

Oh, Lord.

How's everybody doing?

Hanging in there.

I'm here taking care of Alex until Peter comes back from work.

And then why don't you let me take you out to dinner?

Because I think you could use some taking care of, too.

I'd really like that.

Well, I'll meet you at 8 anywhere you like. You just let my office know.

Wonderful.

I'm looking forward to it.

Not half as much as I...

This is Brock.

Why, Mr. Chase, so you're in touch again.

And getting more attractive by the day.

Thank you. I don't know how your young turks do it. Work all day, party all

night, and still find time for the gym.

Not as much as I'd like to, actually.

Well, I'd say you're doing just fine.

More than just fine.

So, where are you taking me to lunch?

Um, actually, I hadn't planned on anything.

How disappointing.

Here I am in the big city.

And it looks like I'm going to be all alone.

Actually, I'm just here to tell you that Brock needs an answer before the end of

the day regarding his offer to buy your stock.

Oh, poor Brock. He's still deluding himself.

Why would I want to sell him my stock? It's the one sure thing in my life. And

it keeps going up, up, up. Yes, but his offer is very generous.

It could be years before your shares hit the number he's offering.

Gil, bear me the dog and pony show, okay?

I was Mrs. Adam Brock for 17 years, remember?

And I don't deal through intermediaries, regardless of how charming they may be.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Brock, but I've been instructed to return with a definite

response. And here it is.

Brock deals with me in person, or I dump all my shares of his company on the

open market.

Excuse me?

You heard me.

You can't do that. It drives the price of the stock down, and you'd lose a

fortune. I already have a fortune, darling, but I'm not having any fun. So

tell Brock to meet me at 9 o 'clock tonight at Tavern on the Green.

There's going to be an awfully big day on Wall Street tomorrow morning.

It makes no sense to put a satellite up over Asia if we don't have China.

Well, if Rupert can do it, we can do it too.

I have to call you back.

Look, I'm sorry, Brock. I tried talking to her.

What'd she say?

She deals with you directly, otherwise she's dumping all her stock.

She wants to meet you at Tavern of the Green at 9.

Well, I will give Diana one thing. She is consistent.

That's about the time I'm going to reach the pinnacle of my success. She has to

come along and gun up the works.

Well, sit down.

Would you really be serious about dumping that stock?

Oh, yes.

She'll do just about anything to get a rise out of me.

One time, I forgot to call her for two days. Just too damn busy, I guess.

Anyhow, she set my daddy's pickup truck on fire right out in front of my

family's house.

Was this a recent occurrence?

35 years ago.

Though the memory is still fresh.

With all due respect, sir, when women go out of their way to behave in that kind

of irrational manner, it generally means, well, that they've got the hots

you.

Is that a fact?

This could be a positive development.

I don't know if you've seen her lately, but she looks pretty amazing.

Well, son, I lived with a lady for nearly 20 years.

And while she is aces in the looks department, that is still meager

for what she put me through.

Let's see.

Now, after all this time, she's back here playing games.

I'd tell her I'll meet her at 9 o 'clock, tavern on the green.

Tell her not to plan on a late evening.

I'll let her know.

Carrie, this just arrived.

Oh, now, Rachel, you've gone overboard.

Believe me, darling, the last thing I'd send a drunk is a bottle of alcohol.

For more of this day, meet me at the sink bar, 11 p .m.

Signed, The Man of Your Dreams.

And what would that be, tall, dark, and disposable?

Hello, ladies.

Hey.

Well, if it isn't the master of the universe himself.

What or whom are you and Brock scheming to take over this afternoon?

His ex -wife, actually.

Diana. Still owns a big piece of Brock's company.

He wants her out.

Yes, I've met the woman.

But she doesn't appear the kind to be easily bought.

You got that right.

But I got my own theories on why she's not too anxious to sell.

Really? And what's that?

It's the only hold she still has over him.

I mean, she practically blackmailed the guy into having dinner with her the

night at Tavern on the Green.

This is a woman with an agenda, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to

it out. Look, I've got to get back to Hastings -Webster. I've got a

to tender.

I'm a great fan of today, okay?

Chuck, which one of these boxes would you like? There's a pretty red one, a

pretty blue one.

my darling husband.

Hey there.

How have you been feeling?

Still in pain.

Though your mother's been a comfort to me.

She spent all morning here discussing Bleak House.

Oh, Peter.

I'm so sorry.

I'm trying to be strong and look for the silver lining in all of this, but it is

like... Oh, I just got to tell you, it's very...

Difficult. I brought you some soup.

That's nice.

I'll go heat it up. Peter.

Look.

Look, I want to... I want to apologize.

I know that you feel I trapped you into marrying me.

But that was just because I love you.

And I wanted our child to bear his father's name.

But now that I have lost him, please don't leave me.

Really tough emotional time right now. Just promise me you won't leave.

And that we'll try again.

Please say yes.

Brock had an unexpected business meeting.

He was very kind of you all to let me join you. Glad you could make the girls'

night out.

So, has Carrie revealed the true purpose of this evening?

Nikki.

I'm afraid to ask.

Should I make this a double?

Your daughter has a secret admirer.

He sent her a bottle of champagne at the office and said he would meet her here.

Tonight. Well, it could be fun.

As long as you check him out carefully.

Oh, what's the point?

Even if it's Prince Charming tonight, I'd turn into a frog next week like

other man in this city.

With that kind of cynical attitude, it's no wonder... No wonder what?

It's no wonder you're not involved with somebody.

Oh, I guess I'm not as blindly trusting as you.

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

No.

You're trying to tell me something. What is it?

Well, Mom, I know who Brock's having dinner with tonight.

Who?

His ex -wife.

How do you know that?

I overheard it at the office.

I'm sure it's just business.

Well, why don't you go by and check it out for yourself?

Don't be ridiculous.

I could never do that.

But I think I will head for home.

Oh, Mom, I'm sorry.

I didn't say.

No, no, I didn't realize how tired I am.

Really had a long day.

Bye, Nicky. Bye, Linda.

Leo, be careful.

What did you go and have to do that for?

And the better that she knows now, what's with the idea of Brock leading

and lying to her?

Compliments of the man at the end of the bar.

Really? Who?

Oh, I don't see him. But he was there a minute ago.

What did he look like? Dark eyes, nice smile.

She said he'd give you champagne from a fresh bottle.

Well, whoever it is, he knows me well.

That's a file. What did you put in that? Nothing.

Well, where is the guy?

Looks like he disappeared.

I guess somebody didn't like him very much.

We'll have Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island too.

It's lovely going through.

Oh, look at you.

Adam Brock having dinner at Tavern on the Green.

Sipping champagne and listening to Bobby Short. I never thought I'd see the day.

Diane, stop talking about me like I was some sort of ape you just dragged in

from captivity.

Oh, darling.

In a place like this?

I was a terrible, terrible man.

Well, just terribly unsophisticated.

Not about the things I cared for.

So, now you care about living in New York.

Why?

Well, a lot of it has to do with business.

Some of it has to do with wanting to live near Jordan.

Your daughter, you remember her.

Oh, Brock, when are you going to find another axe to grind?

I admit it.

Maybe I was a bad mother.

Immature, selfish, and too young.

I was more interested in my own life than the lives of my children, but... I

not here to fry you.

Then why do I feel the heat?

Diana, the only reason I am here is because I want to buy your stock.

And I'm here because I missed you, Brock.

I think about you a lot.

And when I ran into you here in New York, well, it stirred up some pretty

feelings. I admit, I've made some mistakes.

We both have.

But I'm willing to forgive you.

And I want my family back.

Your family's all grown up, Diana. They don't need their mother anymore.

Oh, Brock.

Children always need their mother. Besides, what about us?

We're still both single after all these years.

Maybe we're dead. Yes, I have.

I mean, I am ready.

You know, there was a time that I would have done almost anything to hear you

say that.

I loved you so desperately on the off chance that you might decide to walk

into my life.

I had those plush towels you always fancied, and I kept the bed just exactly

way you wanted it.

I wanted to be prepared, you understand?

And then one day I woke up and I realized you were never coming home.

So I burned the sheets, I burned the towels, I burned anything that...

Had anything at all to do with you.

And I swore to myself that if one day you would have enough of your shallow

and decided you wanted to come back to me, that I'd be a strong enough man to

the right thing.

Oh, Brock.

Until you'd go straight to hell.

Well... I see the big city hasn't dulled your southern charms.

All my killer instinct, Diana, so don't screw with me. You're going to find

yourself penniless in Monte Carlo.

Why, Bob, I think I just see a friend of yours.

Oh, Linda.

Over here.

Surprise.

Don't tell us you're here all alone.

No, I'm here meeting friends for a drink.

So, if you'll excuse me. Please, join us.

No, I wouldn't want to disturb such an intimate evening.

Nice running into you both.

for an appointment, Brock, so I'm afraid I don't have time to... Linda.

It was with Diana.

I'm not an idiot, Brock.

Nobody has a business meeting at 11 o 'clock listening to Bobby Short in the

most romantic restaurant in Manhattan.

Well, romance was the farthest thing from my mind.

I don't have time to play games, Brock.

I just got out of a marriage of 13 years.

I have no more time to waste.

I can't risk getting involved with a man who's deceiving me while he's

rekindling a flame with his ex -wife. That is not the way it is. I'm not

interested in her, honestly.

Doesn't matter.

She's interested in you.

And I don't compete for men.

Do you understand?

Here, these for you.

I don't want them. Linda, please.

Stay away from the papayas. I think it went rancid someplace over the Pacific.

Uh, look, I've given this a lot of thought, and I have a proposition for

Oh, Alan, I told you I don't want... I'll give you a stake in my company for

equal number of your shares in Brock Communications.

Not enough to set off any alarm bells at the SEC, but enough to give Brock a few

sleepless nights.

Then why would I want to do a thing like that?

Brock hijacked communique from you right out from under your nose.

How do I know someone else isn't going to come along and tear off another piece

of your crumbling empire? My empire is far from crumbling. In fact, it's worth

hell of a lot more than your ex -husband's. Just ask any financial

town. Look, I'm offering you a ridiculously rich deal, one that you

at without hesitation.

All you men with all your offers.

Makes my head spin.

I have only...

a .m. tomorrow morning before I regain my senses.

I do expect to see you in the office.

Carrie Fairchild.

Carrie. Okay.

I just need for you to sign this, please.

Thank you. Thank you.

I'm going to put something from that secret in my... Who looks that lame?

You send that to me?

Dolly, you overestimate my affection.

I'm sure there are a lot of people who don't like you, but who ain't you enough

to do that?

Gil,

I've got Mark Merrill here.

What line's he on?

No, I mean, he's here.

Gil!

Hey. Hey, man. I thought you were going for good.

Yeah, so did I. But moving back to Seattle only made me and Stephanie

that we couldn't blame all of our problems on New York.

So we decided to call it quits.

Man, I'm real sorry.

So am I.

But as a writer, I figure Manhattan's the best place to be, right?

I've already got a few chapters and an outline of a novel I'm really excited

about. I just need some cash to support myself while I finish it.

That's why I'm here.

I need to withdraw the ten grand that I invested with you. No problem.

Good.

I'll tell you, Mark, your timing couldn't have been more perfect.

I only came in this morning to clean out my desk.

I got a job with Adam Brock.

Oh, congratulations.

Yeah, I'm pretty jazzed. Thanks.

You know, it just makes me realize that Brock's got this daughter, Jordan. She's

a junior editor at this publishing house, Ward and Weston. You ever hear of

that? Absolutely.

Hey, if there's any way you can get my material to her. I'll do better than

that. I'll set up a dinner with her.

Seriously? That would be great.

Don't tell Dr. West I'm out of bed.

I'm not sure he would approve.

You seem to be doing okay.

You'll be back to work before you know it.

Actually, I'm thinking of quitting my job.

I just want to devote all my time to Peter.

Alex, I really don't think that's a good idea.

Don't start defining yourself by me.

Not just you, selfish.

I'm talking about our family.

Alex, tell me about this obstetrician of yours.

Dr. West, is it?

That's right.

I've been on the board of several hospitals over the years, and I don't

I've ever heard of him. What staff is he on?

I'm not really sure.

I just want to make sure he was taking proper care of you.

It may come as a surprise to you, Mother, but there are many doctors in

city who don't have... No, no, I'm sorry.

I don't mean to be irrational.

It's just that I have a very, very strong loyalty to Dr. West.

I hope you're here to accept my offer.

Otherwise, we have nothing to talk about.

Ah, but you're not the only one throwing offers my way, big fella.

What are you talking about?

Alan Rush.

He just made me quite a generous little offer of his own.

Diane, what are you up to?

Just a little stock swap, if you must know.

I get a piece of his company.

He gets a piece of yours.

You can't do that.

Why not?

It's legal.

And my financial advisors assure me that I'm getting the much better end of the

bargain.

So we'll be sealing the deal in his office first thing tomorrow morning.

Are you listening to me, darling?

And you blew it.

So if I were you, I'd start tipping up to Alan Rush. Because it looks like he's

going to own a very big chunk of your company.

And of you.

All right, those have been signed by me. Now, all that's required is your

counter signature.

My goodness.

Gives me writer's cramp just looking at them.

Could one of you nice gentlemen get me a glass of mineral water?

Flat, room temperature, no ice.

Now, could we go over this one more time?

It's really very simple.

These documents authorize an exchange of 10 ,000 shares of common stock of Brock

Communications.

With an equivalent 10 ,000 shares of Rush Media, along with various

SEC disclosures.

That's good to me. Where do I start?

How about... Right job.

I gotta put down that damn pen.

You can't do this.

Reality check, darling.

My stock, my life.

You have nothing to say about it. Want to get the hell out of my office,

Let's go, Diana.

You honestly thought you could come in here, steal my magazine and my wife, and

think you were going to get away with it? You don't have a clue who you're

dealing with, do you? Alan, you better get out of my face before I deck you.

That's good. Before you deck me.

All right, Diana.

We're out of here.

Sorry, Alan.

The deal is off.

Now.

You're going to pay for this, Brock.

Look forward to it.

When are you going to learn to control that temper of yours? When are you going

to learn to stop making trouble?

Well, it's just like the old times with you in there defending my honor.

Correction.

I was defending my company.

Ah.

After 12 years as a silent partner, you've decided you want to start

with the business. See, there you go again, always underestimating me. Has it

ever occurred to you that I could actually be an asset?

No. Then I guess I'll have to prove myself.

The only thing you've proven once again is that you are a world -class

troublemaker.

Taken care of.

Now, once and for all, Diana, what do you want?

How about a seat on your board of directors?

Fine, you got it.

But don't make waves.

Your father may have founded this company, but I'll be damned if I let you

destroy it.

Oh, Brock.

Peter, what can I do for you? Hello, Dr. West.

I just came in to ask if you would mind sending Alex's medical records to this

doctor.

May I ask why?

He's taken care of my family for years.

And I think we'd feel more comfortable if Alex had a second opinion.

Well, isn't that for Alex to decide?

Actually, Dr. West, she seems to have developed an unnatural attachment to

I wouldn't call it unnatural.

I mean, after all, I am her doctor.

Then I'm sure she tells you everything, including the fact that I don't love her

and that I didn't want this child.

Well, that doesn't seem to be much of a concern now, does it?

After Alex was so adamant about not wanting a second opinion, I did a little

research on your practice and discovered that your specialty is in vitro

fertilization. And, in fact, that you've settled a number of lawsuits out of

court with patients who've accused you of unethical acts.

Now, why would Alex seek out a fertility doctor if she were already pregnant?

Mr. Fairchild, I'm trained as an obstetrician. Why don't you cut the crap

tell me exactly what's going on here, or do I have to get the DA to subpoena all

of your medical records, including mine? Why?

I knew this would all end in disaster.

What are you talking about?

She came in here months ago, threatening to write an expose on me in the Globe,

unless I agreed to artificially inseminate her and...

Tell you that the child was yours.

She blackmailed me.

Oh, my God.

But the pregnancy didn't take. So Alex had to fake a miscarriage.

Or else she would have realized her deception.

You're telling me the pregnancy, the miscarriage, everything was a lie?

So I married the crazy bitch for nothing.

You wanted to see me?

Oh, uh, yeah. Carrie, please, come on in. Have a seat.

What's up?

Well, tell me, uh, you happy here?

Happy? Well, I'm not miserable.

I could use a raise.

Consider it down 10%, Bob.

Thank you.

Well, good, yeah.

Good.

Anything else?

Yeah, as a matter of fact, yes.

You can take a message to your mother for me.

Tell her that I really do care about her and that the other night was just a

total misunderstanding.

Think you can do that for me?

I think I could manage that.

But there's something you need to know about my mother.

What's that?

She'd kill over dead if she heard me say this, but she really is the sweetest

and classiest woman in the world.

And she's very vulnerable right now, and I won't stand to see her hurt in any

way.

You know that's not my intention.

I hope not.

Because then you'd have to deal with me.

Mark, I mean, considering everything that's happened, I would have thought

Manhattan would be the last place that you'd flee to escape a bad marriage.

Well, the truth is, I just couldn't find a decent slice of pizza in Seattle.

You came back for the pizza?

Specifically Lombardi's. Whole oven, amazing crust.

You gotta try it.

And New York happens to be the location of my next book.

What's this one about?

It's a psychological thriller about an obsessive affair that destroys a

marriage.

Sounds intense.

I have to promise.

Send it to me when you're finished.

I'll do better than that.

Ta -da.

First four chapters.

Talk about a set -up. Look at me.

I couldn't help it when Gil told me where you worked.

Mark, this book of yours wouldn't happen to have its basis in any personal

experience. Total fiction. My life's not nearly this dramatic.

No pressure, really.

I'm happy to read it.

Thanks.

I wasn't expecting you for another hour. You have ruined my surprise.

I've had enough of those today.

It's our one -week anniversary.

Don't tell me you've lost track already.

Here, maybe this will put you in the mood.

The only thing I'm in the mood for is some straight answers. God, Peter, what

are you going on about now?

I had a very enlightening meeting this afternoon with your doctor.

You went to see Dr. West without me?

Why?

That's right, Alex.

You should be nervous.

Because he told me everything.

You know, you were right about Dr. West. That man is a quack. He lost our baby.

There was no baby, you psychotic bitch. No miscarriage. This was all some sick

manipulation to get me to marry you. No, I was pregnant.

Stop lying! What are you talking about?

I love you. You love me?

Do you realize what you've done?

You've humiliated me. You've ruined my life. Hey, Peter, don't say that.

What really pisses me off...

is that you thought you could get away with it. I did get away with it.

And you were the easiest mark in the world.

So gullible.

So soft.

So easily deceived.

And now I am Mrs. Peter Fairchild.

And the whole world knows it.

And I'll kill you before you take that away from me.

Alex, put down the knife.

You can't leave me, Peter.

I won't let you leave me. Alex, it's over.

You're damn right it is.

with last night.

Then I won't care either.

A very dear, dear old friend of yours.

Really? Who?

Mark Merrill.

What's he doing here?

Well, evidently you did serious damage to his marriage.

He's left Stephanie for good and he's working on a new book.

Gil set up a dinner last night to introduce him to Jordan.

I think we may have made a match.

Really? I'm surprised he hasn't contacted you. I mean, considering how

two once were.

Well, Rachel, I think he already has. Excuse me.

I have to admit, I rarely get an unsolicited manuscript that is worth

But yours has potential, real commercial potential.

You really think so?

Absolutely. Now, I want to give you some notes, minor changes. If you agree with

them, fine. It's not totally up to you.

Then I want to submit the book to my senior editor with the recommendation

we make an offer.

Jordan, this is great. Believe me, I'm as excited as you are.

This is what they're looking for here. A solid psychological thriller for next

spring.

Mark, if you can deliver, you may have a real shot at something.

Jordan?

Carrie, I'm just in a meeting.

Carrie, what a great surprise.

I wish I could say the same.

Hey, you look great.

You two know each other?

Of course.

She and Stephanie worked together at Communique.

Seems like ancient history, doesn't it?

Not lately.

Well, I don't want to take up any more of your time. Just let me know when you

want to go through your notes.

I'll call you this afternoon.

Terrific.

And, Carrie, it was really great seeing you again.

Carrie, sit down.

Would you like a drink?

No, Jordan.

I've come to talk to you about Mark.

Really? What about Mark?

He and I have a complicated history.

He developed an obsession with me when his wife ran communique.

I even had him arrested when he broke into my apartment and assaulted me.

You're kidding.

No. The truth is he tried to rape me, though I didn't press charges.

But I did tell his wife, and after that incident, they moved back to Seattle.

This is so hard to believe. I mean, he's like such a nice guy.

I know.

But trust me, he's not.

I see.

Oh, thanks, Carrie. Thanks for the warning.

Jordan, just please don't get involved with him, business or otherwise.

I just want Mark as far away from my life as possible.

I understand.

Thanks. I knew you would.

What the hell are you doing here?

Get out of my way.

Now you listen to me, sweetheart.

Those little gifts were only the beginning.

This time, this time I plan to make your life a misery the same way you did

mine. Now, as a fan of my work, I think you're really going to love my new book.

It's not just about what happened between us.

A dozen perfect roses every day with this message.

Dear Linda, please forgive my lovestruck insistence, but I can't stop thinking

about you.

Please turn off the damn answering machine and pick up the phone so we can

I miss you terribly.

Brock.

That was very eloquent.

Linda, boy, am I glad to see you.

I could tell you I came by to see my daughter, but that would be a lie.

And the last thing I want to do is play games with you, Brock.

Please don't.

That means you have to be honest with me, too.

All right.

How's this for starters?

I think you're one incredibly sexy lady.

So what are you going to do about it?

That's a good answer.

How about having dinner with me tomorrow? You pick the place.

Are you sure you're not going to have a business meeting?

The only business I'm interested in right now is you.

I'll be waiting.

Bye.

Just can't seem to let go of the old place, can you?

Actually, I was here to see Brock.

Oh. Then I guess he told you that we've become business partners.

No, your name didn't come up. And it feels just like old times. We were

my father's company together. He scratched.

Only now it's a media empire.

And so much more exciting. I can see you didn't waste much time staking your

claim.

And I can see you didn't waste much time staking yours.

What a cheap social climbing little gold digger.

Excuse me? Oh, you think you're such a class act, Linda.

But you're so obvious, it's pathetic.

Dumping Alan the moment his business takes a bad turn, and then chasing after

Brock like some lovesick teenager.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

I am very protective of Brock and our company, and there is no possible way

you're going to sink your greedy little claws into either of them.

Understand? My God, you really are scared to death of me, aren't you?

And you know what?

You should be.

Alex just walked out on me. She said that the baby meant everything to her

that she could never forgive me.

Peter, I'd like to say I'm sorry, but maybe this is all for the best.

I don't know, Mother. I'm worried.

I've never seen anyone in that sort of state before, so distressed.

All she kept talking about was killing herself.

Sounds like temporary depression brought on by the miscarriage.

I don't know. She was saying all sorts of crazy things.

Maybe that's her.

Gentlemen, what can I do for you?

Mr. Fairchild, we're sorry to bother you.

When was the last time you saw your wife?

This morning.

Why? Is anything wrong?

I'm very sorry to tell you this, sir, but her body was discovered this

in the Hudson River.

Oh, my God.

I knew it.

She killed herself.

Mr. Fairchild, I know this is a difficult time for you, but we're

a murder, not a suicide.

Murder? What?

Would you mind coming with us? There's some questions we'd like to ask you.

Why? Why do you want to question him?

Procedure, ma 'am.

I'm going with you. No, you stay here.

Don't worry. Everything will be okay.

Don't say anything to them until I get down there with our lawyer. Don't worry.

I won't say a thing.