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I gotta go.

Bye.

Tell me something.

What sort of man allowed the beautiful woman to swim alone in such a beautiful

pool?

Same sort of man who sells his soul so his beautiful woman can have a beautiful

pool.

Have you been working on the script?

The sequel.

The sequel?

Can't you think of anything new?

My accountant needs a sequel.

Well, maybe you just need a little inspiration.

Inspiration? Yeah, you know, something to get those creative juices flowing.

You got something flowing.

So you're saying I inspire you.

More than you know.

I'll always be here for you.

I love you, Carrie.

I love you too, Simon.

Thank you.

Taking them to the airport.

You had to or you wanted to?

I'm sorry. This is terrible.

What? I can't relate to any of these people.

Are we on the same page?

Alan, it's not in the script. In fact, there are a lot of things that are not

in the script, Alan. A decent original story being one.

Here we go.

Well, I do have seven years of theater training in New York. This is not

theater, Christy. This is Hollywood.

Then tell me something, Mr.

Hollywood.

Is this what every

successful movie producer wants his actresses to do?

You're different, Christy.

You are so beautiful.

So... Talented?

Talented, yes.

And, uh...

Is this what a young starlet like myself must do to be taken

seriously in this town?

Well, you can do anything you want. This is Hollywood.

He was nothing like you. You fed me lies.

Excellent.

You nurtured me.

You gave me so much love.

Hey, I am trying to audition here.

You already got the part.

until Wednesday?

Because it's work. And when you're with me, I can't do any.

You're going early if you can meet some skinny model who wants to act.

Honey, the only people I'm going to be meeting with are overworked,

unattractive men who will hopefully buy my stupid little movie so that I can

make stupid bigger movies.

Oh, yeah, and how do the skis play into all that?

It's a film festival, honey. You meet, you ski, you sell.

Keep an eye out for Simon, will you? He should have been here already.

See you Wednesday. I'll talk every night.

I promise.

Of course you do.

Don't worry about me. I'll just... Stay here and go to the gym.

That's what unemployed actresses do all day in Los Angeles, isn't it? Go to the

gym, develop their craft.

I'll get it.

Greetings, Sir Romeo.

Enter. Oh.

Punctual as ever. The boss likes punctual. And how are you, Ophelia?

Mad as ever.

Always on the cusp, never quite falling in.

Is it even close?

Depends on your definition.

What time is the flight?

It's in an hour, and it's almost rush hour. When isn't it, right?

Oh, well, some wine before your jet. Oh, no, I can't.

That's a pity.

All right, relax.

I'll go summon the king.

Keep playing the game, Simon, and all this could be yours.

I don't like to play games.

Then you like to lose?

I didn't say I like to lose. I just said I don't like to play games.

Maybe you've been playing with the wrong people.

Simon, grab the bag. Look what time it is. We've got to fly.

That's my cue.

Goodbye, love.

I will see you on Wednesday.

Until then, be good.

Bye, Simon.

Oh, watch it, Simon.

That's a 14th century Ming dynasty egg, for Christ's sake.

That egg is worth more money than you will earn in your entire lifetime.

Oh, don't forget, Bill Withers needs that meeting changed for Thursday.

Tuesday. All right, Tuesday. There's a check for Alice on the table. Make sure

she cleans the weight room. You got all my numbers? Yeah. All right, nobody gets

them. Understand, nobody. Not even Christy. They are for your eyes only.

And nobody in this house.

Right? No people, no meetings, no gatherings, no parties of any kind.

Comprende? Yeah, I got it.

Bring in the mail and water my orchids.

And don't forget, the key is under the frog.

Where is the key?

It's under the frog. Good. What's wrong? You're sulking again.

Well, that's okay. It's just that we have to hurry. Your plane is in less

than an hour, and it's raining, and there's going to be bad traffic. But you

should have been here earlier, then, shouldn't have you?

Liberty Film.

Good morning.

So, when's the party?

Party? When the cat's away, then I should play.

I don't think that's such a good idea.

Oh, right.

Gotta be responsible.

But if you change your mind, let me know. I wouldn't miss it.

Really?

Really.

Well, I'll do that.

You do that.

Liberty film.

I'll connect you.

Hey, Matt, what's up?

What's going on tonight?

I was thinking about having some people over at Alan's.

I know I said I couldn't, but... Carrie said she'd come.

I need a chance to see her outside this office.

Yes, that Carrie.

All right.

Well, just call me back, okay?

Hey, Michael, what's up?

Same as it ever was.

Alan get up all right?

You know Alan, it's close.

Good.

Well, I'm sure I'll have a good time up there. His element, that's for sure.

When's he coming back?

Uh, 22nd, 345.

And you're keeping an eye on this place?

Yeah, somebody's got to. The mail and those orchids, they require it. Tina

Green from Uniqlo Pictures is here to see you.

Listen, if Alan calls, I need to speak with him.

So, you're here to green light my movie?

Sure. If you have anything worth green lighting.

Oh, now what happened to the promise of an output deal?

I didn't like any of your scripts.

Besides, output put out is really not much of a difference.

I see.

Well, there's always more where that, I mean, those came from.

That. Is why I'm here.

You know me, Michael.

Work.

Work.

Work.

Melissa, hold all of Michael's calls for five minutes, please.

You have five minutes.

So what have you got?

Another blockbuster.

I really love these development meetings.

Development?

We are in production, baby.

Let's shoot this thing.

You talk.

What can you deliver?

Just give me the deadline.

Liberty Film.

Please hold.

I changed my mind. I'm having a party.

Really? When?

Tonight.

Liberty Film.

I'll connect you.

Sorry, what time?

Any time after seven. It'll just be a few friends and such.

Small, but it'll be fun.

I'll be there. Um, are you going to bring, what's his face?

No, he's busy. It'll just be me if that's okay.

Sure. Um, I could pick you up if you like.

No, that's all right.

Just leave me directions.

Liberty Films. I'll connect you.

Shall we, uh, schedule a meeting for next week?

I'll need to see you sooner.

Okay. How about tomorrow?

Tomorrow night.

Night.

Your place.

Whoa.

Whoa. My place.

Where do you live?

I live... in Malibu.

This place rules.

How much do you think a pad like this goes for anyway?

More than you'll make in a lifetime.

gets damaged in here or even touched.

Okay.

No worries.

Okay.

I'm going to have to ask you to turn around.

What? A key is hidden in a special spot and nobody can know.

Shut up. No, I'm serious. Believe me, it is for your own good. I mean, if

anything happens, you can just say that... Okay, okay, okay.

All right, you're the boss.

What's this girl's name?

Rain.

Rain. What is she, a stripper?

You know her?

I was joking.

She is not a stripper, is she? Oh, yeah. I met her at strip search last Friday.

So hot.

All right, first of all, take off Alan's robe.

And second, why did you invite a stripper to this party? Carrie is

coming, for Christ's sakes.

She's going to think I'm one of those guys that goes to those clubs. You do go

to those clubs.

But she doesn't have to know about it.

Besides, I have only gone like once or twice.

You need to relax.

Okay, drink your beer while I'm gone.

I'll get it.

She's not bringing any of her stripper friends, is she? We can only hope.

No, I don't mean any disrespect.

It's just that strippers have a tendency to be a little on the wilder side and a

little... rough around the edges.

Hi, I'm Ring. You must be Simon.

Hi, Ring.

We were just talking about you. Oh, really?

Good things, I hope. Of course.

We were just discussing the merits of exotic dancing.

Oh, yes. Oh, man.

So, cool place. Is it yours?

No, it's my boss's. He's away for a while.

Well, while the cat's away, the mice will play.

Oh, Romnini.

I absolutely love her work. She's the best.

I mean, just look at her use of color.

Absolutely stellar.

I was thinking the same thing.

How do you know so much about art?

Oh, it's one of my majors, fine art and all that.

Really? There's a Baclavere in the bedroom.

No, a Baclavere in the bedroom? Oh, I love this place. Come on, I'll show you.

Hey, listen, I'll play bartender. What are you drinking, Ray? Vodka.

Vodka and what?

Vodka.

So, is this the party?

I invited a few people, but they might not make it.

Most of my friends don't like to drive this far.

Simon, what's her name?

Carrie.

She'll be here.

Well, two cute guys, a hot tub, and a cool house.

That's all I need.

I'm going to get something to drink. You guys set?

I guess so.

Simon, turn up the jets, would you?

Thank you.

Thank you.

This money is a thing.

Hi.

Hi, Carrie.

I'm sorry to scare you. The door wasn't locked, so I just walked right in. No

problem.

So where's the party?

Well, just arrived.

Actually, my roommate Matt and his girlfriend are out in the hot tub, but

let me show you the rest of the house. It's really, really great.

Oh, look at this.

It's...

From the 14th century, from the Ming Dynasty.

It's irreplaceable, invaluable.

And this is a Ronini.

A what?

A Ronini. She's an artist.

She's very well... Never mind.

Can I get you a drink?

Yes. Did you find the place okay?

Yeah, no problem.

Are more people coming?

Yeah, sure.

You know, Matt invited tons of people, but they're all from Hollywood, so they

don't come out until after midnight.

Vodka, okay?

No, I'll have a little wine.

Hi, I'm Ring.

Carrie. Oh, I've heard so much about you.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You know, in my line of work, I tend to forget.

What exactly is your line of work?

Ring's a model for, you know, sculpture classes.

She's a fine arts major.

And I'm an exotic dancer.

You're a stripper? Yes, I'm a stripper.

Wow. I've never met a stripper.

Um, why don't we all sit down and drink?

A lot.

Oh, God, it's the best.

When I'm straddling a man and I'm grinding up against him.

He looks so helpless. I love it.

You know, because when I'm up on stage, I can feel every eye on me.

You know, watching my every move, responding to my every little

gesture, every little strut.

You know, if I had half the control in my life that I have up on stage, I'd be

unstoppable.

Oh, come on. I'm going to teach you some moves.

You don't have to do this.

No, it's fine. I'm kind of carrying.

Lighten up.

Good.

All right.

First, we've got the hip sweep.

And then show them your ass.

What?

And then the ever popular nipple twist.

Alan Freed's office.

Yeah, hello, Michael.

Yeah, I can come right in.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Next Thursday.

Goodbye.

Simon, close the door behind you.

I need to ask a favor of you, man to man.

Shoot. I need to use Alan's house for the night.

Well, um... You'd have to ask Alan.

He made me promise no one would go up there.

Well, Alan can't know.

The, uh... I met a woman, Simon. A very special woman.

Now, I just need a place to be alone with her. And I'm telling you this

because I like you.

And more importantly, I trust you. I trust your intelligence, and I trust

your discretion.

Well, thank you, but I really shouldn't let you use Allen's. Why don't you go to

a hotel?

I'm not asking for your advice.

I'm asking for the key to Allen's.

He said absolutely no one.

I don't think you're reading me.

Now... You are Alan's assistant.

I am Alan's partner.

Therefore, your boss.

Comprende?

I think so.

You're a smart man.

Now, where's the key?

Under the frog.

Thank you.

Oh, and Simon, why don't you read that script of yours with Melissa?

Can't wait to finally read it.

Alan Freed's office.

Yo, it's Matt.

Hey, man, what's up? I need to ask you a favor, dude. A big one.

Yeah, shoot.

Your boss's house?

Can I use it?

No way.

Can you at least take the time coming home from work? Because Ring's over and

she's making me chicken.

Well, isn't that sweet?

I guess I can do happy hour at the lounge.

You haven't till nine.

You're the man.

What did he say?

He said we can't use the house.

The boss is in real pain.

I don't care what his boss is.

You have failed.

All I can do is ask.

Not good enough.

I want you to get down on your knees.

What?

You heard me. Get down on your knees and beg for forgiveness.

Oh, okay.

You want some of this?

You don't deserve it.

You're going to lick my boot.

And I'll think about forgiveness.

I left Paris at the age of 14, monsieur. I knew nothing of America.

You knew that it was dirty.

Oui, and I knew that I could clean. That's why I took you in.

Merci beaucoup, monsieur Michel.

So hard.

To find good help these days.

Pardon, monsieur.

I must clean.

Why don't you take a break and give me a bathrobe?

But your chateau is too large.

I have much to do.

Why don't I have another project for you? In the bedroom. Bring the duster.

Faites comme chez vous, chérie.

Oh, chérie, amour.

Rita!

Forgive me, monsieur.

I try to work very hard, but it is my nature to run, to hide.

I don't think so.

You have been too lazy.

Your work has not been up to par. And now this, this running away, it caused

me to break a price this egg. What am I going to do with you?

Whatever you like, I would imagine.

Yeah.

Come here.

I will please you, monsieur.

I know you will be very satisfied.

I want to show you something, but you have to promise not to

squeal.

I promise.

Be good.

Gentle. You must be gentle.

I did not tell you to stop.

I know, but...

In Paris, before a man can be satisfied, he must satisfy a woman.

How do you know?

I'm French, remember?

Come.

I will show you the way to the front.

In France, we are not so gentle.

No, no, no, no, no.

Do not wash it.

The sun, she has not even set yet.

We have all night.

What happened to me being in charge?

Hey, that was then, baby. This is now.

Civil play.

Not bad for an American.

It won hell of a script.

You read it? I haven't had time yet, but it's really great.

Oh, thanks. No, thank you.

Is everything okay, Alan?

Of course.

Hey, I even changed the sheets.

You did? Really?

Well, put them in the washroom next to the hamper. Okay.

Key is under the frog.

And remember, silence is golden.

Check.

Simon, how long have you been here?

I just walked in.

How long have you been here?

Oh, just a little while.

I was just showing my friend Liza the house.

Showing her the house.

Uh-huh.

And a few other things.

We're in an acting class together.

We were working on a scene.

What sort of a scene?

Okay, look.

We're going to have to keep this whole little scene between us.

I don't care about that.

What I do care about is the broken egg.

Oh.

Well, it was like that when we arrived.

Oh, come on, Christine. Knock it off. Listen, I understand a little tryst with

your friend, but please fess up. This is serious.

All right.

Has there been anyone else in the house? No.

Oh, my God, Michael.

There you go.

By the way, um, did Alan happen to send you my ticket to Park City?

What? No, there's no ticket.

Yes?

Hey, you know, what can I do for you?

I went over to Alan's this morning to check on everything.

Everything okay?

No, it isn't.

A very expensive piece of art is now on the floor in a thousand pieces.

And you're telling me this why?

Well... You were the last one at the house.

Do you know anything about it?

Are you accusing me of something here?

No, I would just like to know if... Let me just tell you something.

Now, I placed a great deal of trust in you, okay?

And I just expect that that same trust be returned to me.

Now, if you think that you... I'm just asking.

Excuse me.

You don't interrupt me.

Now, I don't know.

who the hell you think you are.

But listen, if you broke Alan's stupid overpriced egg, just admit it to him.

I'm sure it's insured. But don't come barging in here accusing me.

Now, if you please, I have a lot of work to do.

Michael?

What?

I never said anything about an egg.

How did you find out?

His wife told me.

His wife?

Yeah.

She never suspected a thing with us. I actually got to know her pretty well.

So, you're friends with your boyfriend's wife?

Oh, yeah. She's really nice.

Oh, my God.

I... Anyway, she called me this afternoon because she thinks he's having

an affair.

She found red lipstick on his shirt.

She told me that he had a meeting last night.

And when I spoke to him, he told me he had a family obligation.

Goddamn two-timer.

Three-timer.

Three-timer.

I'm sure you don't want to hear this right now, but it sounds like a lout.

A lout?

A liar. A cheat.

Geez, Gary, I mean, if he'd cheat on his wife, why wouldn't he cheat on you?

You're better off without him.

Why do I always go for these louts?

Carrie, you could do so much better.

I know.

But there's just something about him.

Well, whatever it is, you could find it in a single guy.

Like me.

You gonna be okay?

I suppose I should go.

Sure. You know me.

Mr. Nice Guy.

Simon!

You're here!

Craig!

Sorry, this is my roommate.

Simon, Simon, this is Star. She works with Brady. Hi, baby.

How are you?

I'm bright and shiny, sugar.

Oh, boy.

Hi, Simon.

How are you? I was fine.

Hey, Matt, can I talk to you for a second?

I'll get some drinks, okay? All right, bye.

I don't really like this music. Do you?

Listen to this.

I have a lot of work to do tonight. Can't this party move somewhere else?

Are you crazy?

I bring you Star.

Star, okay? Did you see her? Did you hear what she said, bright and shining?

You've got to love that. This girl is a party woman to you. That's what I'm

telling you. Listen, I just, I must insist.

You're really getting goofy here.

There's nowhere else for us to go.

Chill out, man.

Have a beer with us. It's impossible for us not to get laid here. I don't feel in

a partying mood, okay? I have seven scripts to read.

You gotta see.

What the fuck? Not tonight.

Ladies.

Are you two gonna talk all night? You know, we'll be right out, okay? So you

just make yourselves at home. Here we go. Come on.

I'm out of here.

I'm gonna crash it, Alan.

You don't know what you're missing. Yeah, well, I'm sure I'll see the video.

Yes!

Video.

Good night, ladies.

Ladies, say hello to Matt's home video cam.

And your name is?

I'm Ring. You're Ring. And who are you, you lovely young thing?

Star. Star. Anything you want to say to your billions of adoring fans?

Are you our director?

I am.

I mean, how hard could it be, right? Right?

Okay. Well, then direct us. Okay. Are you ready?

Okay.

Ring.

Not enough star. I want you to kiss Ring's neck.

Oh, that's it.

Now, uh, how about going just a little bit lower?

Oh, that's it.

Lower.

No laughing allowed on my bed.

Okay, now, Ray, why don't you help Star out of that lovely

shirt?

Very nice, very nice. Okay, ladies, why don't we move over to the couch over

here where it's nice and comfortable, okay?

That's it.

Now, Ring, why don't you bite Star's ear? Just give it a little tiny nibble

there. Ladies, you look absolutely gorgeous.

Very nice.

I want to direct.

Direct?

Let's see what you got.

I'm on the inside.

I'm crawling deep.

I'm creeping into the place I want to be with you.

And I want to get closer, closer,

closer.

Everything about you just feels so right.

Ah, you got me.

I can't believe it.

It's better than I thought it would be.

It's better than I thought it would be.

How what?

Hello?

Who are you?

Don't you work at Liberty?

Yeah, you work at Uniqlo.

Oh, God.

I'm so embarrassed. I thought you were Michael.

Michael?

Yeah, I was going to surprise him after work.

Where is he?

He's out of town, and I came in to get the mail. How did you get in? The key

under the frog.

Of course.

Yeah.

Yeah, Michael told me that he let his friends use his place all the time.

He did, didn't he? Yeah.

He's so kind, isn't he?

Yeah, kind and honest.

How well do you know him?

Not very well.

You don't hang out much?

He's kind of like my boss.

Oh, God.

Oh, nice catch.

We could have used you earlier.

Could have saved that stupid egg.

You like a drink?

I think I would.

Listen, I have to tell you something.

What?

I think you should know this because you seem real nice, and I just can't lie to

you.

You're sleeping with him? I knew it. No, no, God, no.

Nothing like that.

Michael doesn't live here.

It's his partner Alan's house. I'm Alan's assistant, and I'm just taking

care of it while he's away.

Alan Freed?

This is Alan Freed's house?

Well, then why would Michael tell me that he lived here?

Because he's married.

This is a joke, right?

No, it's not.

That bastard.

He has three kids.

Three kids?

Rat bastard!

I shouldn't have let him use the house. I knew it. I should have just said no,

but... Look at this mess.

I'm sorry, Tina. I really am.

You know, I had this feeling.

I have to learn to listen to my instincts more.

But he was so... Convincing?

Yeah.

I know.

God, believe me. I know.

The egg that he broke is actually a very expensive museum piece.

Something I'm certainly to get fired for.

Why wouldn't Michael just tell Alan that he broke it?

Michael has an honesty deficiency, yes.

What a lout.

I'll say.

It certainly isn't what I was planning on this evening.

Oh, God, did you have plans for tonight?

No, I mean, nothing that's salvageable anyway.

Oh, I love this song.

Will you dance with me?

Sure, I'd love to.

You're a good dancer.

You got a girl?

Me? No.

I'm too busy for any type of commitment or relationship right now. Work's my

priority, you know.

Work, work, work.

You really like being an assistant?

No, God, are you kidding? I was talking about writing. I'm a writer.

What do you write?

Screenplay. I just wrote a screenplay.

What's it about?

About a man, a boy actually, who leaves his home back east.

and go searching for a new beginning.

What did he find?

Nothing.

Except that he can't go back home.

Is there a girl?

Isn't there always?

Tell me about this girl.

She's beautiful, but deceptive.

Deceptive. How?

She has a past.

And she uses him to hide from her past.

And what does he use her for?

He doesn't use her. He loves her.

She breaks his heart?

Predictably, yes.

Is she too forward for him?

You're not married, are you?

No.

So, tell me about the love scene in the script.

Well, it's soft and passionate.

How long is it?

Long enough.

You do like hockey, don't you?

Yeah.

Center ice, right above the glass.

Goodwill token.

Goodwill token?

I think I lost my cool a little bit with you the other day.

Besides, I can't use them tonight. I have other plans.

Should be a good game. Starts at 7.30.

Parking is included.

Thanks. Michael?

Yeah?

Hey, there you are. Hi.

How goes the battle?

Oh, the plot thickens.

Do you like hockey? I'm from Detroit. What do you think?

I just got handed two tickets just above the glass.

Can I join me?

Tonight? Shit. What time?

At, uh, um, 7.30?

I'm meeting you-know-who at 6.

I'm going to end it with him.

I see.

Well, good for you.

But I really want to go.

I want you to go, too, but I want you to break up with him.

Listen, I'm meeting him at the Galaxy.

Why don't I come back here, and then we'll go?

That sounds great. When?

Seven? It shouldn't take any longer than that.

I'll be here.

Thanks, Simon.

I could help you.

You took the liberty of ordering your usual. I don't have much time.

I'm meeting someone.

Meeting someone?

Who? A friend.

A friend?

Yeah, a friend.

You would know any of my friends. That would require you to interact with me in

places other than the bedroom.

Listen to me, Michael. This isn't working for me anymore.

Carrie, I love you.

I love you very.

Very much. And I know, or at least I think I know, that you feel the same way

towards me.

I want to be with you and only you, Carrie. And that is why I've... I've

decided to leave my wife.

I called my lawyer today and he's getting the papers together as we speak.

I am really going through with this, Carrie. I am getting a divorce because I

want to spend my life with you.

Michael, I've heard this before. I know, and now I am finally strong enough to

actually do it.

What about the others?

They're gone.

I realize now how selfish I have been.

I never thought I would care about anyone more than myself.

Say yes, Carrie.

What you're telling me is something I've dreamed of hearing for so long.

And now I don't know how to feel.

I know it's a lot, but you must trust me.

I need some time.

Time? I need some time to think.

We can think about it together.

I've got the key to Alan's place.

It'll be perfect, just you and me.

Alan's house?

You always do the right thing.

And you always say the right things, too.

Hey, when I finally break free of my wife, it's going to be just you and me.

Just you and me, right?

Sure, baby.

Sure.

I want you inside of me.

Thank you.

Are you sure you want to go home and go anywhere?

No, I should go home.

So much has happened that I need to think about.

I love you, baby.

I love you too, Michael.

To sleep, perchance to dream.

Oh, God.

Don't you have a home?

Don't you?

Yes, I do.

A very nice home, in fact.

A home I plan on spending much more time in.

I am sure at any moment you're going to tell me what you're doing.

These items belong to me.

Wait until Alan gets back.

Don't worry, you won't take the blame.

Somehow, I think I will.

So what about this? Let me have him.

No, nothing happened.

Nothing ever happened that didn't benefit him. That is precisely why I'm

leaving him. I've got no more room in my life for a two-bit producer with a one

-track mind.

I think.

I am a talented and extremely passionate woman. I mean, if Alan Freed cannot see

that or chooses not to accept that, then he is as ignorant as he is arrogant.

Can't argue with you there.

I want nothing more to do with the man.

Help you?

Please explain to me how I could have allowed myself to have been sucked into

such a shallow relationship.

Well, Alan can be a very magnanimous individual.

He can be very charming in a lizard-like sort of way.

Lizard-like.

I like that.

You know, he never even sent the tickets.

He just said... Something came up.

He wasn't even planning on telling me, Simon. I had to call him. How did he

take it?

I haven't told him yet.

Wanted to get my stuff back first. I know how he can be.

All right.

Well, if you need anything, any help... Oh, thanks. I'm just going to get some

clothes from the bedroom.

Okay. Christy, um... Yes, Simon?

I'm gonna miss you.

Christy, there's something I always wanted to do.

You are going to go far, Simon.

Lots of beautiful servants.

Where is all this coming from?

You're not the boss of the girl anymore.

Oh, I see.

You're lucky I'm so damn attracted to you.

Thank you.

Simon, I have no excuse.

I'm sorry for last night.

Uh, apology accepted.

You have a right to be angry.

I'm not angry.

Can we talk about this?

What's there to talk about? You said you have no excuse.

Michael's playing you.

It's a liar, a cheat.

By you subscribing to it, it makes you one too.

How do you know it's Michael?

What difference does that make?

I didn't tell you because I didn't want to hurt you.

Lyman, Michael and I are in love.

Well, and I wish you the best of luck.

I'm in the fridge office.

Galaxy, of course I do.

Uh, sure.

Sure I can.

Okay, great.

I'll see you then.

I wanted to call you.

No, you don't need to say that. It's okay.

I would like to.

Thank you.

Simon, can you explain something to me?

Sure. Can you explain to me why this script wasn't given to me earlier?

What? Can you explain why a writer this talented is wasting his time working as

an assistant for Alan Free?

You read it. I read it.

And I loved it.

It's good, Simon. It's really, really good.

Wow.

Thanks.

No, thank you. It's going to make a wonderful movie.

And I even have a down payment for you.

A down payment?

It's not much, but I think it'll help out.

Open it.

Where did

you find this?

I work at a studio, Simon.

I can find anything.

It's a replica, but I don't think Alan Freed will ever notice.

I can't believe it. I don't know what to say.

Say thank you.

Thank you, and... Thank you.

Now ask me back to the scene of the crime.

Tina?

Uh, something I should know about this?

Yes, there is.

I'm auctioning his script.

You are?

Oh, Simon.

Well done.

Huh? You finally made it to the big league.

I'm buying it from him.

Not Liberty Film.

Now, why would you do that?

I thought we had a relationship.

That depends on your definition of relationship.

Now, if you had shown me the script, we would have a deal.

But you didn't. He did.

Uh-huh.

Simon, can you excuse us, please?

Simon has every right to be involved in this matter. I would like to discuss

another matter.

Sure.

Let's talk.

Down here.

Alan should open up a bed and breakfast.

It's not what it seems.

It never is, but you're going to have to take a number.

What are you doing?

It's a long story.

Is Michael here?

Yeah, he's outside.

What's going on?

Nothing. He's out on the deck.

Leave me for an assistant?

An assistant?

Tina, it's unheard of.

Look, I know the kid's got talent. Yes, and integrity.

Which is something I rather like in a man.

Something you'll never be able to give me. Or your wife.

You lying lout.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I can explain.

I don't want you to explain. I want you to stay away from me. I want you out of

my life. We were talking business.

Simon wrote a very good script, which... Which your other girlfriend is buying. I

think I'm starting to get it. Simon, help me out here.

Leave Simon out of this. Take responsibility for yourself for once.

Simon, tell... Tell them.

Never mind.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I think I just need to clear my head.

You're better off without him.

We're all better off without him.

I'm going to go home.

I'll walk you to your car.

I'm really happy for you, Simon.

Looks like your dream is coming true.

Well, sometimes reality is better than dreaming.

I can't believe I was such a fool.

Well, just rack it up to experience.

I'll do that.

Anyways, get in there. You have a girl waiting.

So tell me, what sort of a man allows a beautiful woman to lay all alone in

a beautiful house?

Not the sort that I am.