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Thinking love is always new when lovers tape up sand.

Like a pattern of palms and gold, and you just can't stop the flow.

We just can't stop.

I must admit, I do feel slightly out of place here.

Well, the majority of my readers are women, but I won't hold that against

you. I just had to meet the woman that shares the same optimistic view of love

as I have. Here's to your fellow fool.

Jack. Jack Mandel.

Jack.

What?

Birching.

Kathleen.

Care to search together?

Pardon me?

Would you?

Would you at all be interested in having dinner with me tomorrow night?

Please, don't think about it.

A spontaneous response.

So much more honest.

Okay, then, um... Yes.

Yes, I would.

You will?

Sure, why not?

But I have to warn you, since you made the first move, I had to make the

second. Fine.

You pick the place.

Okay.

That I picked to play.

Well, here.

Now.

I

just

love the classics,

don't you?

I said you pick the place.

Oh, yeah.

Sure.

Here's my number.

But you call me to confirm, okay?

Hi, Sid.

What's up, baby?

What's up?

A million readers, my agent, my publisher, and hopefully Mr. Right after

tonight. Gonna get lucky.

Gonna get lucky.

We'll see.

But if not, I guess I could write this off as a business expense.

No writing tonight, Sid.

This girl's gonna party.

It didn't cancel on me. Please don't let him cancel.

You have three new messages.

Hi, Kathy.

Josh, how's the new book coming along?

I'll tell you what, Josh. How about you do 10% of the writing this time and earn

your commission?

Kathleen, this is Jack.

You are not canceling.

I'm just going to confirm our dinner today.

I'm really looking forward to it.

I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since the Barnes & Noble

signing.

I hope I wasn't too pushy, but, hey, I suppose a lot of people meet in

bookstores.

Anyway, I'm still at the office.

Give me a call and let me know where and when you want to meet.

I'll be getting it.

How do you hear around six?

Oh, no, you won't. Douglas' computer just crashed.

What the hell are you talking about?

What part didn't you understand?

Listen, lover boy, we've got the presentation to Anderson tomorrow, and

without the computer, it's going to take all night to put this together.

I've got plans this evening, Bernie. Well, you've just canceled them.

Up for a game of cards, Sid?

Hold on, baby.

Hold on.

Why didn't I take his number, Sid?

I swear to God, it's society's fault.

Society says that men are supposed to be the aggressors.

If women come on too strong, we scare them off.

It's this whole stupid game we're forced to play.

God, if we could just turn the tables once, just once.

And

the

name of the game is...

Double or nothing.

Las Vegas, where the size of a person's heart is measured by the size of their

bank account.

A town devoted to making you feel rich as it drains you dry.

A desert disguised as no wasteland.

Meet Melissa Lamb, a woman on a mission.

My mother always said if I played my cards right, I could accomplish

anything.

If mom only knew.

I'm Melissa Lamb.

I'm here for the computer call.

Room 157.

Okay.

Thank you.

Let the game begin.

So, what are the rules?

Closest one to 21 without going over wins.

Your face cards are 10-point value.

Your A's are either 1 or 11.

Together they make a blackjack.

If you get it, you win double.

$10 limit.

Be careful. He's hot tonight.

That's okay.

So am I.

Get into that guy again.

Doesn't last.

You're only a beginner once.

It's like your virginity. You can only lose it once.

Well, while you're behind, I always say.

Sorry, folks. After this game, it is a $200 limit.

Jesus, talk about inflation.

Any rules?

When you deal two cards with the equivalent point value, you can split.

That means you are playing two separate hands.

Tens are a good split if you increase the chance of winning twice as much.

Or lose twice.

God damn it.

Hell, I'd have better luck playing 52 pick up with my butt cheeks.

So now what?

Well, now the table is $200 limit.

There's still ten $5 tables down at the casino.

What's the matter? Don't think you can handle me?

Hey, I'm game if you are. It's your money.

Deal the cards, Jane.

You're lucky, huh?

Who knows?

Maybe we'll both be lucky tonight.

Hit me.

What brings you to Vegas?

Goodness.

Curiosity.

Hit me.

You know, I've seen a lot of people like you come through here.

There's a broad statement.

You don't even know me.

I make calculated guesses.

Hit.

Dealer stays at 17.

Why?

Don't want to take a chance?

I'm just obeying the rules.

Dealer has to stay on 17 and hit on 16 or lower.

So, tell me about me.

Say, you're a woman on a business trip looking to add a little excitement into

your life.

Usually pretty conservative, but got dressed up tonight to go on a night out

in the town.

Are you sure?

What's this?

A dealer looking out for my well-being?

That's unheard of in Vegas, isn't it?

I just don't want to be responsible for ruining the rest of your trip.

I learned a long time ago money isn't everything.

I know that's right.

Split.

Now, when you split, it's going to cost you double the bet.

Well, I would, but you see, there's a slight problem.

Melissa. My name's Melissa.

Well, Melissa, I can't help you.

Look, James, I have a proposition for you.

Remember when I said money isn't everything?

Okay, here's the offer.

I win on both hands, I get $400. I lose, you get me.

After your shift's over, room 157.

You know...

I could get in a lot of trouble for that.

Come on, it's a simple wager.

Sticks are me.

Double or nothing.

You're serious?

What? I'm a mature, responsible, independent working woman willing to

take a gamble this evening.

Are you man enough to accept?

Let's see what we have over here.

You play the odds, right?

Rules are rules.

Hit me.

Stay.

You must admit, with these stakes, it makes the game a lot more exciting.

16. You have to hit.

Now, if nothing else, I have taught you the game of blackjack this evening.

If you have any reservations about it, I am not going to afford it. What time do

we get off?

Midnight.

Good. I'll see you then, James.

Do you remember the room number?

157.

And so, as Jim anticipates his midnight rendezvous with Melissa, his fantasies

consume him for the rest of his shift.

Suddenly, the cards and players are lost in a blur of the passion which rises

within him.

And all he can think about is feeling her soft skin, tasting her lips,

unleashing his desire.

Thank you, and enjoy the rest of the evening.

You can't leave now. I'm just getting warmed up.

So am I.

Hi, I'm Sally.

Hey, Henry, what's up? Your shift you sent to?

No, I got off about an hour ago. Just been hanging out at the bar.

How'd it go for you, Sidney?

You know, it was very, very unusual, but extremely enjoyable.

I hear you.

You know, whatever happened to you tonight, I can bet you five to one, that

he could never, never beat Mark Kelly.

All right.

We'll just have to prepare notes tomorrow, man.

Sorry, man, I don't get to tell.

Oh, I see.

The Casanova of confidentiality. I respect that.

We should give it a try. Maybe I will.

But for right now, all I know is she's beautiful, sexy.

I'm going up too.

So where are you headed?

Down to my goddess's room.

How about you?

The thing?

What the hell do you think you're doing?

I'm waiting for you to step aside so I can knock on my dream girl's door. I

think you have the wrong room. No, I think you got the wrong room.

Come in.

Hi, boys.

Hey, what's going on here? I thought we had a deal.

We do.

So does Henry.

I'm afraid I wasn't very lucky tonight.

But then again, maybe I was.

And she beat you too? One night with her, she lost.

She told me to be down here at midnight.

Remember, rules are rules.

It was double or nothing in the casino.

Well, the same rules apply here.

In double?

Or nothing.

Well, I'm not leaving.

Hey, I am not backing down.

Good.

Come on, then.

Yes.

Thanks, guys, for letting me live out a fantasy.

Well, that's what this city was built for.

But I just want to know, whose table did you come to first?

Yeah, and what would have happened if you'd have won those rounds?

Wait.

If she lost money at your table and then she lost at my table, that means she ran

out of money twice.

Mm-hmm.

We've been had.

Yeah.

I'll tell you what, this is the type of scam I like.

So you know what you were going to do before you even came to Las Vegas?

Well, I don't know, but I know what we're going to do now.

Again? You act so surprised. Do you remember the agreement?

Double or nothing.

Yeah.

And now I am pleased to announce a special lecture on the future of

development of the home computer by our very own Melissa Lamb.

Thank you, Jennifer.

I'd just like to start off by saying that in this day and age of ever

-changing technology, it is good to remember that every advancement began

with a gamble.

For it is during a time of great risk when some of the most rewarding

situations arise.

My mother always said, you don't get to the top by making foolish bets.

One should always double your chances.

I, for one, have found that motto words to live by.

What do you think, Sid? Should I get it?

I don't think so.

Hello?

I got stuck in the office.

Can you ever forgive me? Well, that depends.

Why don't you come over, play hand of cards, and we'll see.

You play cards?

A little.

But I'm thinking about playing a lot more often.

Is there any way we can get together tomorrow night?

Only if you can fly to Boston.

I've got another book signing there on Thursday.

Flight 216 on United leaving JFK at 6. Why?

I don't believe in standing people up, especially people I really care about.

You hardly even know me.

That could be remedied.

Keep tomorrow night in Boston open.

You show up, I'll be available.

Can't ask for more than that.

See you soon.

See ya.

Gonna get lucky?

Gonna get lucky?

Who knows what waits for us in the cards?

Thanks for the update, Sid.

Couldn't find a parent sitter, so I had to bring him along.

None of these people, if you don't shut up.

Thank you.

We've got to stop meeting like this.

I was in the neighborhood.

I thought you were from New York.

I was driving by JFK.

When you're near an airport, every place is in the neighborhood.

So are we on tonight?

I sure hope so.

I know an interesting little nightclub in town.

A bit unusual, but since you're a writer, I thought you might appreciate

new things.

Well, I'm off at 8.

Shall we say 9.30?

Well, I've signed your book.

Now you sign mine with the address.

9.30 then.

See ya.

Action and romance.

Action and romance.

Everybody wants it. Everybody wants it.

Hi, how you doing?

Good.

Hi.

Good evening. Table for two, please.

Follow me.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Baystone is proud to present the very outrageous,

very risque, adults-only performance of world-renowned hypnotist Mr.

Harry Mitchell.

Good evening. What I need out here is a good crowd tonight because, as you may

or may not know, you are the show.

I will take five volunteers from the audience, hypnotize them with a few

minor suggestions. We will see what transpires.

But please keep this in mind.

Hypnotism is just a method to lessen the person's inhibitions, much like the

cocktails you have in front of you.

And like alcohol, it affects everybody a little differently.

However, unlike alcohol, if a person does not want to be hypnotized, it won't

work. Don't you wish a hangover the next morning was that simple?

In short, a hypnotized subject will not perform or do anything they would not

normally do in the first place.

Hypnotism cannot change a person's nature.

However... Never judge a book by its cover.

And with that said, I need five volunteers who are willing to go under

my influence.

Okay. One, two, three, four, five. You first.

Right this way.

Sit down, my friend.

Okay. And even though this is an adult show, Check everything in good taste.

It has yet to happen, but you can certainly try, right?

Okay, you want to make fools out of yourself?

You're not going to make a fool out of me.

We'll just see about that.

Watch the light.

Concentrate on the light.

Just follow the light with your eyes.

You are totally relaxed.

Relax.

Relax.

Good.

Now think of a place far away.

Professional name. A meadow with a gentle brook.

A warm, lazy summer day.

Just myself. We're totally at ease. And feel good.

Relax.

Now concentrate on my voice.

Relax.

You will listen and obey only the sound of my voice.

Is that understood? If yes, everybody nod your head.

Wonderful.

So what's in store for these people tonight? What humiliations? Take the

girl straight back!

Ah, yes, another classy late-night crowd.

You will state your name left going to right.

Richard.

Morgan.

Cindy.

Lenny.

Richard, every time you hear the word again, you will crow like a rooster. Do

you understand?

Cindy, hearing Richard Crow is the most exciting sound you've ever heard. It

makes you so wet that you can't stand it. Do you understand?

Hey, buddy, that's my girlfriend.

Don't worry, friend, the nudity will only be in her mind.

Yeah, well, it damn well better. Relax, I've got some great time-lapse additions

for you when you're in bed with her.

Lenny, you're going to be Cindy's fantasy lover.

Do you understand?

Morgan, when I give the word, you will be a world-renowned big-game hunter.

Sharon, you are in the Riviera on a famous nude beach.

Okay, now I need a setting and a couple of activities. Are there any

suggestions? A beach. Having sex. Movie theater.

Nude twister. A jungle.

Monkey theater.

Nude aerobics. Cindy, you are in a hotel bedroom in Egypt.

Having sex with your dream lover, Lenny.

passion for Cindy grows more and more with each breath.

Sharon, you are on the Riviera on a famous new beach. Can you see it?

Morgan, you're an explorer hunting through the mysterious jungles of

Africa.

Well,

I guess those suggestions worked. Should we continue on this path, or should we

begin again?

When I snap my fingers, you will all reawaken feeling refreshed.

All hypnotic suggestions will be canceled.

Nothing will stay in effect except for the memory that you all had a great time

this evening.

Everybody have a nice evening. Hope to see you all again.

Why is everyone looking at me?

And remember, all reality takes place in the mind's eye.

Boom.

Can I help you?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you.

Do you recognize me?

Should I?

I watched your show.

Very impressive.

Well, thank you. We had a good group of volunteers tonight.

Can I ask you a question?

Sure. Does this hypnotism crap really work?

Well, like I said before, only if the person is willing to let it work. And if

they do, how well does it work? Well, everybody responds.

Why? Because I want you to hypnotize someone for me, Harry.

Out of the question. I don't get involved in personal matters.

It's way too dangerous, and I refuse to try to hypnotize anybody against their

will. Number one, it won't work. And number two, that's illegal.

But it's not against anybody's will, Harry.

I want you to hypnotize me.

Can't you wait till we get home? No, I cannot wait.

I don't know what happened to me on that stage, but I am so hot.

Isn't that the girl from your show?

Somebody's going to see us out here.

Are you sure you want to do this? I thought you were in danger.

Just imagine what you'd be like if I started crawling.

Just have to be.

Let's go to Snapchat.

about your suggestions not really having any effect?

Well, it's only a coincidence. Some people get turned on by riding the

roller coaster.

True, but I'm not one of them.

I've been married three years, Mr. Mitchell, and somewhere during that time

the passion went out of my marriage.

I can sense my husband losing interest.

Then he's a fool.

It's our sex life, Harry.

I know he wants me to let loose in the bedroom, and I want to, but I just can't

get into it.

I need help freeing my wild side.

I need to relax, and I think you're just the person to help me do that.

Well, will you help me save my marriage?

That's not really my thing. I mean, maybe a couple of years ago I could,

but... I have money.

All I'm asking for you to do is turn me on. Is that too much?

No, I guess not, but I mean, like, you really have to want to.

Oh, I really want to.

Okay, but not here. If anybody saw us doing this, they might have it

misinterpreted.

Let's go to your place.

Do you have a car?

Good, then you follow me.

Would you

care for a drink? It helps relax the body and makes my job a little easier.

Sure. A drink and a tonic would be nice.

Nice? Place, Harry.

You married?

What?

Never mind.

So, uh, where would you like to do it?

Is the bedroom a possibility?

I just think I might feel more comfortable there.

Call me old-fashioned.

Okay, so tell me again.

What exactly do you hope to gain out of this?

Sexual freedom with my husband, Harry.

You said something about time-lapse suggestion during the show?

Yes, but something I rarely use, but in your case, it might be the best way to

go. I'm not afraid. How does it work?

It's like a post-hypnotic suggestion.

A word, location, or visual stimulant can trigger it off.

Like if I said every time you go to the movies, you'll crave for popcorn.

And I'd buy popcorn every time I entered a movie theater.

It's a possibility, and in that case, I'm using a location as the trigger.

So you can control somebody's sex drive this way as well?

There are more factors involved, but basically, yes.

I'm ready when you are.

Hypnotize me, Harry.

Broaden my horizons.

Okay, now just relax.

Relax and follow the light.

Watch the light and breathe deep.

Breathe very deep.

And think into the chair.

We're in a peaceful, calm place.

Breathing deeply.

Your body will sink.

Your heart beats very steady.

You're drifting and drifting.

Good.

Very good.

Now you will only hear the sound of my voice.

Lift your right arm.

Very good.

Excellent. Now you can lower it.

It's suddenly gotten very humid in this room. The heat is rising.

Very warm.

Now listen to me. The next time you're alone in your bedroom with your husband,

a sudden sexual urge will overtake you. You will feel free to express your

innermost desires.

Oh, well, wait a second.

This is for you and your husband when you're alone in...

in your bedroom. That was the command.

Thank you.

This is so great.

I've got him so hypnotized. He still doesn't realize he's really my husband.

Harry, when you wake up... You're going to remember that I, Janice, am your wife

and that I love you very much.

Good morning, sweetheart.

Hey, who's been hypnotizing who around here?

That's for our subconscious to know and us to find out.

Now, how about some breakfast?

I don't make breakfast.

You want to bet?

Thank you all for coming, and have a wonderful night.

And remember, you are who you think you are.

Jack, I'm beginning to think you're a total asshole.

Kathleen, there you are. I took a guess.

A guess? Oh, you guessed we had a date tonight.

Well, you know, that's really funny because I thought we pretty much agreed

on it. You don't understand. I've been waiting for you for the last hour and a

half. I thought you stood me up. Then it hit me. My ones look like seven.

Excuse me?

The number I wrote in your book. It's 2081 Kinshire Avenue.

It's this little Italian place down the block.

I've been there the entire time. It's just down the street.

I'm so sorry.

A lot of people have trouble reading my numbers.

See? That's a one.

My sevens have a much bigger angle.

Look, Jack.

You know, we're 0 for 2, okay?

I just don't think this was meant to be.

Please, let me make it up to you. Tell me what I can do.

I can't lose a woman of my dreams due to bad penmanship. Woman of your dreams?

Give me a break.

You are a woman.

I dream of women.

Who's to say it isn't you?

I'm flying to L.A. tomorrow to see a friend.

He's going to be a partner.

If you'd like to come as my date.

Well, I don't know what your schedule's like, but... L.A., huh?

When's your flight and what hotel are you staying at?

The Hilton.

And I leave at 8 a.m.

We leave at 8 a.m.

Off to the U.S.A.

So the romance continues.

Well, much to my surprise, Jack made it.

And who knows?

Maybe he is the one.

Well, here we are.

No escape now.

There's not another flight back to New York for at least four hours.

Jack, can we move this our first official date?

Oh, we can.

I'd buy you a drink, but we're in a cab.

You know, my friend Debra is going to be pretty surprised when I show up with

you. Debra is?

A good friend. The one we're seeing in L.A.

I usually pass all my male friends by.

What do you think she'll think of me?

Well, considering the fact that you picked me up in a bookstore only to

stand me up.

Look, that wasn't my fault.

Then followed me to Boston only to stand me up again.

A misunderstanding. It could have happened to anyone.

Then just decided to follow me to L.A.

You invited me.

And the fact that I hardly know the first thing about you?

Oh, I don't know. What's not to love?

I bet she's a man-hater.

She's been married to the same guy for six years.

Although she does think he's having a affair right now.

Perfect. Well, that's just Deborah.

She's always jumping to conclusions.

Are you sure she's gone all afternoon?

Go ahead with his appointment.

Followed by shopping at Lord & Taylor's.

We have hours.

Come see me.

It's all a matter of timing.

You can say that again.

Perfect timing in this case.

I can explain. I think we've passed the need of useless explanations, don't you,

dear?

Mysterious phone calls in the middle of the night.

Never in the mood anymore.

And I found lipstick on your collar.

And now this.

This unsurprising little discovery.

Personally... I don't think there's anything really left to say.

No! Don't kill him!

I love him!

Sorry, sweetheart, but I saw him first.

I love you, honey.

And I love you, too.

Too much.

Am I doing something wrong?

I believe she messed up again.

Be nice, Debbie.

Tell me it was okay up until the gunpoint.

It was okay up until the gunpoint.

Good.

You're bullshitting me, right?

I feel so stupid.

Don't. That's why they invented props, just to frustrate actors.

Let's be glad that this isn't a stage play.

I'm not sure about the last one. I mean, did it seem real to you?

Yeah, I believe that you loved me and hated me at the same time.

And that is a very hard thing to pull off. Really? Yeah.

Thanks.

Coffee? Sure.

All right, everybody.

That is a wrap.

Pick up tomorrow where we left off.

Al,

you're killing me with the props. Sorry, Harold. I thought I fixed it. Remember,

it's an erotic thriller. Erotic thriller, erotic thriller.

cheating on your wife with your wife.

No comment.

Smart boy.

That was very nice of you. The way you were comforting Judy after she royally

screwed up.

Well, she is my wife.

I'm your wife?

You know what I mean. Give her a break. It's only her second film. I think she's

doing a great job considering.

Oh, come on. You call that emoting?

I didn't believe she fired that gun for a second.

What, you don't think she loves me enough?

She loves you.

Plenty. What is it?

What?

This! This on your collar!

It looks like lipstick.

Oh, I guess I brought the wardrobe home by mistake.

This is the shirt that I wear in the scene where Judith finds lipstick on my

collar. Remind me to take it back to the set tomorrow.

Hello? Who is it?

They hung up.

Wrong number, I guess.

I'm a little beat. I think I'm going to head in. You coming?

In a minute. I just want to finish this road.

Mysterious phone calls in the middle of the night.

Never in the mood anymore.

Coming to you live.

From the beautiful, exotic beaches of Malibu, California.

Barely legal.

Could you turn it down a bit?

These women on Playboy are so loud.

Lots of men like it.

Oh, now you're awake?

I'm not awake. I'm sleeping.

And dreaming of what?

I'll get it.

Hello? Hello?

Who is this?

Oh, yes. Brian.

Seven? Okay, we'll be there.

Hey, good night.

All time for Kevin.

I know, Deb.

The alarm's set. You're sick.

Try to get some sleep.

We've got a big day tomorrow.

You're my two new co-stars.

Can you share a spot of rehearsal?

What about our scene together?

Oh, Dan, we've been rehearsing it for six years. I think we've got it down. I

need to try some experimentation to keep my creative juices flowing.

You understand, don't you, honey?

Right, girls?

Okay, let's make a movie.

Starting today, I'll be keeping my mind on things

I have to say.

Things to do to keep life on its way.

And a million things I know that I must think about today.

It's always the same.

Try and grow.

Thank you.

Thank

you.

God bless you.

I know what the problem is.

You just don't love me anymore.

Don't be ridiculous.

There's no one I want to be around more than you.

Then why did you have to go and hire that new housekeeper?

You're working.

I'm working.

I don't want you coming home from work and doing the dishes. People hire help.

I know that.

But you work at home now, and with Delia also around. That's okay.

She doesn't bother me.

I'm sure she doesn't bother you with that perfect face and that beautiful

body. That doesn't bother you either.

Who has time to notice her, honey?

Not with you around.

Tony, you can't be serious.

Here? Now?

In the kitchen in the middle of the day?

That's the joy of owning your own house. You get to do whatever you want,

whenever you want.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Cut.

What the hell are you doing?

Isn't that the right line?

Yes, the right line. But you're three pages too early, okay?

You're not supposed to come in until they're completely naked.

Oh, I'm sorry, Harold.

Unbelievable.

Okay, let's reset.

Honey, Harold's right.

You don't have to hang around. Your entrance is in a separate shot anyway.

I know. I just thought I'd give you something, too.

Play off of. You don't have to worry. I have a very strong mental image that I'm

working with. I bet.

Come on. Go to lunch.

I'll see you later on.

Maybe we'll even have a little fun.

I didn't know housewives turned you on so much.

Usually they don't. But in your case, I'll make an exception.

I can't believe you're being this stupid.

Oh, I'm stupid now, huh?

I didn't call you stupid. I called your overreaction stupid.

It was a peck on the cheek. She means nothing to me. I see the way you two

look at each other. You see whatever your fantasy-driven mind wants you to

see. There is nothing going on between us. Oh, that episode in the kitchen was

nothing? I give up. I can't.

Lying. I can't take this anymore. I can't take this anymore.

I'm going out. Don't wait up for me.

Too over the top?

Well, it depends what you're going for. Getting that upset makes him seem

guilty. He is guilty, Deb.

Is he?

You read the script, Deb.

Yes, but is he really guilty?

What is it? I'm kind of like method thing?

Let's try an improv.

I'll play Judith and you play yourself.

Okay. You think this will help me find some inner psyche to my character?

Something like that. Okay, I'll start.

So, how long have you been sleeping with her?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You used to know what I was talking about. You used to know what I was

thinking. What happened between us?

Nothing happened.

Have I changed?

Have I gained too much weight? Too many wrinkles?

Don't be silly. You're beautiful. I still love you very much.

You're just saying that.

Okay, then. That's it.

I'm getting through.

Actions speak louder than words.

What are you doing?

I'm just checking.

Do I start at the neck and move down, or the feet and move up?

I can't believe you!

What's wrong?

Is this part of the improv?

Actors! Goddamn actors!

Are you sure she doesn't suspect?

I doubt she's even had time to think about it, with the shooting and the

constant rehearsing.

Okay. So where's he belong for tomorrow night?

Of course.

I'll see you then.

Bye. I can't wait. Bye.

Who was that?

What?

On the phone.

Another wrong number?

Oh, no.

It was Brian just giving us call times for tomorrow.

I'm going to take a shower.

This is it.

All right?

I met with the writer last night. We changed the end of the pitch.

Okay? We wrote the whole thing.

It's beautiful. Now, all I need you to do is say those two magical words.

It's working.

Okay? No, no. Repeat after me.

It.

It.

Working. Working.

Good. And I've also got a backup plan.

If the blinds don't fire this time, I've got real bullets to do the trick.

Are you out of your mind? We're making a movie here. It's make-believe. It's

fiction. I know, but just in case. I thought you could shoot a close-up.

Maybe fire the gun at a brick wall.

Only if you stand in front of it.

No real bullets, you got it?

Harold, can I ask you a question about the changes?

Sure.

Today is your last day, right?

Yeah.

So, let me ask you, how'd you like the new ending?

I like it better.

Oh, good. Excellent.

All right, I'll be with you in five minutes, all right?

Al. Come here. I've got to show you something.

I had no idea what she was capable of.

The police searched her apartment.

She's been stalking me for years.

Delia has changed since high school. She's turned psychotic.

I love you, Rachel. I always have and I always will.

I want to believe you. I do.

But what you say and what you do are two different things.

I guess

it's true.

Actions speak louder than words.

Yes, they do.

Mmm. Ah.

Wow.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I'm not supposed to be here.

And you're supposed to be faithful to the woman you love.

Uh-oh.

He said he loved me.

God!

Oh, my God, it was so good.

Deborah, that was so good.

Wow. You too, Rob. You okay back there?

Rob, you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I just hit the floor a little hard.

Did you get it?

Yeah, the gun worked perfectly.

Unbelievable.

I guess she takes her character a little too seriously, huh?

Hey, Brian.

Brian, hey, have you seen the gun from this morning?

I can't find it anywhere.

I'm heading out.

Judy wanted to run over some of the lines for our last scene tomorrow.

So you're going to Judy's house?

Just for a couple of hours.

But if you get sleepy, feel free to go to bed.

You don't have to wait up for me.

That's very considerate of you, Robert. Thanks.

I'll see you in it.

Oh, Robbie!

Hey!

What do you think?

How about kissing your asses goodbye?

Surprise!

Just kidding.

You know, tomorrow's my official birthday.

Yeah, I know, I know. But today you finished the movie. Congratulations.

So that's where that was.

You know, even with the blanks, this thing's not a toy. It's all yours.

How did you know I'd show?

Come on, honey. Every movie I make, you assume I'm sleeping with my leading

lady. You let me go over to Judy's house for a late-night rehearsal?

Come on.

You knew about this, too?

Why do you think I flew out here?

Happy birthday, honey.

And now I would like you to meet Jack.

The very personal computer programmer.

At your service.

You're right. I hate him.

As you know, you hate all men.

Especially you.

Just remember that the next time you start to slightly overact.

I never overact, darling. I'm a professional actress.

I overreact.

Happy birthday.

I love you.

I know.

Just one little question, though. I'm curious.

How much do you really love me?

Were the bullets real or blank?

I love you very, very much.

Passion and romance.

Volume 3.

Three Torrid Tales of Desire.

Welcome home. Welcome home.

Hi, Sid.

Who loves your baby?

Oh, I don't know. Why don't you tell me?

Jack does.

Jack does.

So I guess you can teach an old bird new tricks.

So, what do you look for tonight?

A game of cards?

A round of hypnotic therapy?

Or maybe just a touch of actor's improv?

I think I'll just settle for some passion with my romance this evening.

Thinking love is always new.

When lovers take...

Making love.