1 00:00:00,789 --> 00:00:02,630 Previously on Central Park West. 2 00:00:02,930 --> 00:00:07,230 Ian Walker, Walker Theatre Group. One of the great thrills is finding the voices 3 00:00:07,230 --> 00:00:11,330 of the next generation. I think you're one of those. I'm also willing to offer 4 00:00:11,330 --> 00:00:13,210 you $10 ,000 for the option. 5 00:00:13,470 --> 00:00:17,870 But this is the first time I've ever had a wife use me to option her husband's 6 00:00:17,870 --> 00:00:19,210 play. You're scum. 7 00:00:19,510 --> 00:00:21,910 The worst kind. Scum with a price tag. 8 00:00:22,150 --> 00:00:22,869 I'm sorry. 9 00:00:22,870 --> 00:00:23,729 Get out! 10 00:00:23,730 --> 00:00:27,210 You're ungrateful. You're ornery. Since the day I met you, you've been nothing 11 00:00:27,210 --> 00:00:28,210 but trouble. 12 00:00:35,280 --> 00:00:39,700 Gil, you have no idea. 13 00:01:07,180 --> 00:01:08,180 And you're amazing. 14 00:01:08,720 --> 00:01:10,480 I want you to forgive me for going. 15 00:01:38,220 --> 00:01:39,220 very 16 00:03:13,580 --> 00:03:15,060 want to see you again, didn't you understand? 17 00:03:15,360 --> 00:03:16,360 Look, can we just talk? 18 00:03:17,060 --> 00:03:19,400 I really don't want things to end this way between us. 19 00:03:21,940 --> 00:03:22,940 Make it quick. 20 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:25,700 Your wife gets on me like a pit bull whenever I show up late for work. 21 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:33,580 I'm sure I've told you that moving to New York was a very difficult change for 22 00:03:33,580 --> 00:03:34,580 me. 23 00:03:35,620 --> 00:03:37,040 I had a nice life in Seattle. 24 00:03:38,160 --> 00:03:41,140 And I get a lot of satisfaction out of leaving a pretty simple existence. 25 00:03:42,019 --> 00:03:45,540 Now, I have no illusions about where I fall in the pecking order of this town, 26 00:03:45,580 --> 00:03:46,760 and frankly, I couldn't give a damn. 27 00:03:47,020 --> 00:03:51,120 But I do care about people, especially people who've gone out of their way to 28 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:52,120 help me. 29 00:03:52,240 --> 00:03:58,640 So whatever happens to my play, I won't consider it a success if it means I lost 30 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:01,520 the friendship of the person who believed in me from the start. Spare me 31 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:03,780 down -home modesty, Mark. I can see right through you. 32 00:04:04,100 --> 00:04:07,680 Carrie, whether you want to believe me or not, I'm sincere. 33 00:04:08,620 --> 00:04:11,260 All that time in Seattle must have left you with quite an appetite. 34 00:04:11,980 --> 00:04:14,300 Because I've never met a man more famished for success. 35 00:04:16,220 --> 00:04:17,320 I've said my piece. 36 00:04:18,519 --> 00:04:19,940 I just hope we can be friends. 37 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:24,640 Goodbye, Mark. 38 00:04:25,380 --> 00:04:26,560 And best of luck. 39 00:04:38,960 --> 00:04:43,000 Unfortunately, the chronic informational leaks we've been experiencing have made 40 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:46,100 it necessary to incorporate some tighter security measures. 41 00:04:46,340 --> 00:04:51,340 From now on, all personal passwords will be reassigned, all computer log -ons 42 00:04:51,340 --> 00:04:56,760 and log -offs will be monitored, and personal key cards will be mandatory for 43 00:04:56,760 --> 00:04:58,140 all entrances and exits. 44 00:04:58,620 --> 00:05:02,720 While I don't want to diminish the importance of this problem, at the same 45 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:06,520 I don't want to inhibit the spirit of this place or create any undue sense of 46 00:05:06,520 --> 00:05:08,500 paranoia. That's what Nixon said. 47 00:05:09,220 --> 00:05:11,600 Ah, the difference here is I have one, too. 48 00:05:11,960 --> 00:05:13,540 No one is above the law. 49 00:05:13,840 --> 00:05:17,420 Now, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to talk to Frank. He's 50 00:05:17,420 --> 00:05:21,860 security consultant and is doing everything he can to make this as 51 00:05:21,860 --> 00:05:23,280 possible. Thank you. 52 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:26,920 Stephanie. 53 00:05:28,500 --> 00:05:31,660 My profile in Harley Morgan is coming in today. 54 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:34,440 It's a pretty outrageous piece. You are going to be stunned. 55 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:35,920 by what I discovered. 56 00:05:36,300 --> 00:05:37,059 Can't wait. 57 00:05:37,060 --> 00:05:39,660 And as you know, he's the head of one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates 58 00:05:39,660 --> 00:05:40,359 in the world. 59 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:42,980 Pulls in close to 35 million a year in stock options. 60 00:05:43,380 --> 00:05:44,420 Married with three kids. 61 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:47,320 He's leaving his wife for another man. 62 00:05:48,280 --> 00:05:49,179 Oh, really? 63 00:05:49,180 --> 00:05:51,040 He told you that on the record? Of course not. 64 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:54,600 You know, when this story runs, it's going to turn Hollywood on its head. 65 00:05:54,920 --> 00:05:57,600 Wait a second. It's all hearsay. That happens to be true. 66 00:05:59,020 --> 00:06:00,660 Tom, you know how much I love your work. 67 00:06:01,620 --> 00:06:03,440 I promise to read this with an open mind. 68 00:06:04,020 --> 00:06:05,250 Okay? Yeah. 69 00:06:05,990 --> 00:06:06,990 Sure. 70 00:06:09,370 --> 00:06:10,370 Carrie! 71 00:06:10,530 --> 00:06:14,110 How surprising you didn't bother showing up for our little security debriefing. 72 00:06:14,930 --> 00:06:17,730 Sorry, Stephanie. I had a debriefing of my own this morning. 73 00:06:18,630 --> 00:06:20,110 Well, not quite. 74 00:06:21,010 --> 00:06:22,030 What can I do for you? 75 00:06:22,570 --> 00:06:24,770 Well, I just want to congratulate you on Mark's success. 76 00:06:25,070 --> 00:06:27,530 I'm so pleased my efforts have paid off so impressively. 77 00:06:27,810 --> 00:06:28,810 Thank you. 78 00:06:28,950 --> 00:06:32,970 I'm sure you understand that given the option between a legitimate, well 79 00:06:32,970 --> 00:06:35,930 -established producer and... Well, yourself. 80 00:06:36,570 --> 00:06:38,050 Mark had to make the logical choice. 81 00:06:38,390 --> 00:06:39,530 Please, it was a no -brainer. 82 00:06:39,970 --> 00:06:42,110 That's what I told him when he dropped by my loft this morning. 83 00:06:42,770 --> 00:06:43,770 Really? 84 00:06:44,310 --> 00:06:45,650 That was very thoughtful of you. 85 00:06:45,950 --> 00:06:47,570 Oh, no. Mark's the thoughtful one. 86 00:06:47,990 --> 00:06:51,430 He only came by because he was so sensitive about my feelings, but I 87 00:06:51,430 --> 00:06:52,870 he has nothing to worry about. 88 00:06:53,290 --> 00:06:54,830 His success is all I care about. 89 00:06:56,250 --> 00:06:59,150 Given the circumstances, that's very supportive. 90 00:06:59,590 --> 00:07:00,630 How could I feel otherwise? 91 00:07:01,230 --> 00:07:04,050 Your husband is such a loyal man that he inspires loyalty in others. 92 00:07:04,850 --> 00:07:07,430 But then, of course, I think you know that, don't you? 93 00:07:15,550 --> 00:07:18,650 I gotta be honest with you. This whole Alex -Peter on -again, off -again thing 94 00:07:18,650 --> 00:07:21,750 is confusing the hell out of me. The minute I say something nice about her, 95 00:07:21,750 --> 00:07:22,750 she's out of your life. 96 00:07:22,850 --> 00:07:25,350 And then when I actually admit that I think she's working you, you're in love 97 00:07:25,350 --> 00:07:28,430 again. Yeah, it's confusing the hell out of me, too, but there's something about 98 00:07:28,430 --> 00:07:29,830 her that I find exciting. 99 00:07:30,410 --> 00:07:31,470 Yeah, like the heat of battle? 100 00:07:31,750 --> 00:07:33,230 That's over. We've worked things out. 101 00:07:33,590 --> 00:07:35,370 Actually, on again. 102 00:07:35,910 --> 00:07:36,910 Right. 103 00:07:37,470 --> 00:07:38,470 How's the sex? 104 00:07:39,070 --> 00:07:40,390 So far, I'm not complaining. 105 00:07:40,790 --> 00:07:42,090 Ooh, sounds real hot. 106 00:07:43,170 --> 00:07:44,610 You know, I bet you haven't even had any yet. 107 00:07:47,470 --> 00:07:49,950 Peter, they've already discovered the next Dalai Lama, so I wouldn't go 108 00:07:49,950 --> 00:07:51,230 overboard on these vows of chastity. 109 00:07:51,650 --> 00:07:53,410 So how's the love of your life, Rachel Dennis? 110 00:07:54,730 --> 00:07:58,050 I've tried getting to know her, but like every other hyper -ambitious career 111 00:07:58,050 --> 00:08:01,330 woman in the city, she's on the prowl for the biggest capitalist tool she can 112 00:08:01,330 --> 00:08:02,330 find. 113 00:08:02,530 --> 00:08:03,650 I don't need that kind of grief. 114 00:08:04,030 --> 00:08:05,030 Good attitude. 115 00:08:06,270 --> 00:08:07,270 Catch me through the day. 116 00:08:08,110 --> 00:08:09,110 See ya. 117 00:08:09,710 --> 00:08:10,710 Take it easy. 118 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:28,640 Rachel Dennis. 119 00:08:28,720 --> 00:08:29,720 Hi, Rachel. It's Gil. 120 00:08:31,080 --> 00:08:32,079 Who? 121 00:08:32,940 --> 00:08:35,700 Gil Chase, the guy who brought you the new Heights of Pleasure the other night. 122 00:08:36,340 --> 00:08:39,020 Is that what you thought? Then I deserve an Oscar for that performance. 123 00:08:40,179 --> 00:08:41,179 How about dinner tonight? 124 00:08:41,740 --> 00:08:43,100 Sorry, but so nice of you to call. 125 00:08:43,340 --> 00:08:47,000 Wait, not just the two of us. I was thinking maybe it'd be fun for Peter and 126 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,000 Alex to join us. 127 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:50,820 Really? And how would you and I be perceived? 128 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:52,120 As friends, of course. 129 00:08:52,420 --> 00:08:54,780 Well, give me the name of the restaurant, and maybe I'll drop by and 130 00:08:54,980 --> 00:08:58,080 No. Meet us at my apartment, 8 p .m., or forget it. 131 00:08:58,660 --> 00:09:01,160 Well, now that you've put it in such a charming fashion, how can I resist? 132 00:09:01,720 --> 00:09:03,680 Call my assistant with the details, and I'll see you at 8. 133 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:08,240 Mickey, 134 00:09:12,420 --> 00:09:14,240 I need to talk to you. 135 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:16,520 I don't think there's anything further to discuss. 136 00:09:16,740 --> 00:09:18,120 Please? It's important. 137 00:09:39,420 --> 00:09:42,860 Whatever it is you have to say, better make it quick. 138 00:09:43,460 --> 00:09:45,180 I'm meeting a client at the gallery. 139 00:09:45,380 --> 00:09:49,060 And bright and funny. A pleasure to spend time with. Alan, please. 140 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:50,800 It's you. 141 00:09:51,580 --> 00:09:53,200 It's a mistake to let you go. 142 00:09:53,420 --> 00:09:54,420 You didn't let me go. 143 00:09:54,980 --> 00:09:55,980 I left. 144 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:57,680 Whatever. 145 00:09:58,620 --> 00:10:00,640 I can't stand losing you. 146 00:10:01,660 --> 00:10:02,660 I'm sorry. 147 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:03,920 No. 148 00:10:17,740 --> 00:10:18,920 You tripled my rent. 149 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:22,920 You're trying to put me out of business. I was hurt and upset. 150 00:10:24,440 --> 00:10:25,720 I'm apologizing. 151 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:28,800 That's beautiful. 152 00:10:31,100 --> 00:10:33,920 But I can't accept it. Let me take you to Mystique for the weekend. 153 00:10:36,100 --> 00:10:37,100 Just stay in Sydney. 154 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:40,660 Okay. I'll think about it. 155 00:10:41,980 --> 00:10:43,260 Now I really got to go. 156 00:11:08,620 --> 00:11:09,359 Honey. Hey. 157 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:12,740 I'm sorry I'm late. No problem. I just got the tickets. We've still got ten 158 00:11:12,740 --> 00:11:13,740 minutes. Oh, good. 159 00:11:13,940 --> 00:11:14,839 How was your day? 160 00:11:14,840 --> 00:11:15,840 Pretty good. Yours? 161 00:11:16,140 --> 00:11:20,000 Oh, school was fine, but then I tried calling Ian Walker all afternoon. I 162 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,000 couldn't get through to him. 163 00:11:21,020 --> 00:11:24,000 Oh, I'm sure he's a very busy man. Yeah, too busy to take my phone calls, 164 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:27,840 evidently. He seems to be taking a very cavalier attitude towards my play. 165 00:11:28,940 --> 00:11:32,480 Maybe you just have to let a guy like that alone to do his work. I've got some 166 00:11:32,480 --> 00:11:35,000 revisions I want him to see, and I don't want him sending the play out before he 167 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:36,000 reads them. 168 00:11:37,100 --> 00:11:39,920 Carrie may have been a neophyte, but at least she showed some active interest. 169 00:11:41,340 --> 00:11:43,280 Yeah, I heard you dropped by her loft this morning. 170 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:46,840 Yeah, as a matter of fact, I did. 171 00:11:48,300 --> 00:11:52,680 Look, Steph, I know how much she bugs you, so I figured I just wouldn't 172 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:53,680 anything. 173 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:58,020 I went over there to pass things up. After all of her efforts, I felt bad 174 00:11:58,020 --> 00:11:59,020 dumping on her. 175 00:11:59,640 --> 00:12:01,880 Honey, can you do me just one favor? 176 00:12:02,640 --> 00:12:06,260 Keep your distance from her. She's such a pain to deal with at work. 177 00:12:06,830 --> 00:12:08,950 When I come home, I'd prefer not to have to hear her name. 178 00:12:09,210 --> 00:12:10,290 I think you're being irrational. 179 00:12:10,690 --> 00:12:12,610 I think you're unnaturally preoccupied. 180 00:12:12,890 --> 00:12:16,130 Fine. And if that's what it takes to keep the peace, I'll never see her 181 00:12:16,510 --> 00:12:20,250 The name Carrie will never pass my lips. And if by chance I happen to pass her 182 00:12:20,250 --> 00:12:22,670 on the street, I'll just turn and run the other way. Will that make you happy? 183 00:12:23,150 --> 00:12:26,770 Yeah. Good. And while you're at it, why don't you just give me your entire 184 00:12:26,770 --> 00:12:30,530 persona non grata list so we won't run into these problems in the future. 185 00:12:31,070 --> 00:12:32,070 Okay. 186 00:12:46,060 --> 00:12:47,060 How's it going? Come in. 187 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:51,220 Appears I'm the first to arrive. 188 00:12:51,820 --> 00:12:52,880 First and only, actually. 189 00:12:53,640 --> 00:12:54,459 Excuse me? 190 00:12:54,460 --> 00:12:58,100 If Peter called to cancel, he has some court thing he's got to be up early for 191 00:12:58,100 --> 00:13:00,360 tomorrow, so looks like it's just the two of us. 192 00:13:00,860 --> 00:13:02,760 I bet Peter and Alex were never invited. 193 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:05,160 Rachel, you have a very suspicious nature. 194 00:13:05,700 --> 00:13:08,260 No, I just have a very keen sense of when I'm being set up. 195 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:09,560 Good night, Gil. 196 00:13:10,020 --> 00:13:10,919 It's funny. 197 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:12,960 You think you play it cool, but you're really pretty obvious. 198 00:13:15,900 --> 00:13:18,900 Really? Well, I could never hope to outwit the clever mind of Gil Chase. 199 00:13:20,160 --> 00:13:22,900 Now tell me, what exactly is it that I'm after? 200 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:27,920 Peter. But the thing is, for all your Eurotrash sophistication, you're totally 201 00:13:27,920 --> 00:13:28,920 clueless about the guy. 202 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:30,440 Am I? 203 00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:34,720 Well, presuming that you're correct about my motivations, which I'm not 204 00:13:34,720 --> 00:13:38,360 that you are, I think that we should play a little game. 205 00:13:39,800 --> 00:13:42,320 For every piece of information that you tell me about Peter, 206 00:13:43,560 --> 00:13:45,160 I'll give you a little present. 207 00:13:47,580 --> 00:13:48,800 What kind of present? 208 00:13:49,560 --> 00:13:50,860 An item from my wardrobe. 209 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:56,780 No, I don't think I want to play. 210 00:13:57,660 --> 00:13:58,660 Come on. 211 00:13:58,780 --> 00:14:00,600 We'll start with something easy. 212 00:14:04,020 --> 00:14:09,120 Like... Where did he go to college? 213 00:14:12,750 --> 00:14:13,910 Everybody knows Peter went to Harvard. 214 00:14:14,770 --> 00:14:16,230 Oh, two points. 215 00:14:20,430 --> 00:14:21,950 Has he ever been in love? 216 00:14:22,990 --> 00:14:24,010 Not to my knowledge. 217 00:14:24,790 --> 00:14:28,870 But Peter keeps so much inside, it's really hard to tell. 218 00:14:34,610 --> 00:14:36,530 And what does he really care about? 219 00:14:37,950 --> 00:14:39,470 Besides his family, of course. 220 00:14:41,390 --> 00:14:44,310 The only thing Peter really cares about is his work at the DA's office. 221 00:14:47,250 --> 00:14:48,390 And helping people. 222 00:14:49,350 --> 00:14:51,410 He's driven by his altruism. 223 00:14:51,770 --> 00:14:53,230 It's kind of like his father that way. 224 00:14:55,330 --> 00:14:56,910 Ambitious. Totally. 225 00:14:58,250 --> 00:14:59,930 Probably be president before he's 40. 226 00:15:00,570 --> 00:15:02,930 And what about this Alex person? 227 00:15:03,290 --> 00:15:04,590 What does he see in her anyway? 228 00:15:05,390 --> 00:15:06,390 You got me. 229 00:15:10,090 --> 00:15:13,110 Come on, it would be a pity for the game to end when you're so close to winning 230 00:15:13,110 --> 00:15:14,110 the grand prize. 231 00:15:18,490 --> 00:15:19,490 She's a nice girl. 232 00:15:21,630 --> 00:15:22,630 Catholic school type. 233 00:15:23,670 --> 00:15:25,050 Probably gets off on the challenge. 234 00:15:26,350 --> 00:15:27,350 Ask me something else. 235 00:15:31,870 --> 00:15:33,090 Why is he friends with you? 236 00:15:35,630 --> 00:15:37,430 Rachel, now's not a good moment to bring that up. 237 00:15:38,740 --> 00:15:41,420 That's all right, darling, because I've decided to let you win. 238 00:15:42,420 --> 00:15:43,420 This time. 239 00:15:55,080 --> 00:15:56,500 This is looking really good, Jeffrey. 240 00:15:58,480 --> 00:16:01,940 Though I still think that Marvelous Manhattan Mills has got to come before 241 00:16:01,940 --> 00:16:04,600 East Side Serial Killer piece. I mean, no one's going to want to look at food 242 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:05,620 after they read that story. 243 00:16:05,980 --> 00:16:06,980 Okay, you got it, Miss Wells. 244 00:16:10,670 --> 00:16:11,850 Is this next week? 245 00:16:12,210 --> 00:16:13,630 Yeah. What do you think? 246 00:16:13,910 --> 00:16:16,650 Uh, I think I don't see my story up here. 247 00:16:17,750 --> 00:16:21,050 I'm sorry, Tom. I was just coming to tell you, legal killed it. 248 00:16:21,610 --> 00:16:22,650 Legal or you? 249 00:16:22,990 --> 00:16:26,970 Look, it may be a great piece of gossip, but it's all innuendo. Stephanie, I'm 250 00:16:26,970 --> 00:16:30,630 handing you an important story on silver platter. Vanity Fair would kill for 251 00:16:30,630 --> 00:16:31,469 this profile. 252 00:16:31,470 --> 00:16:33,250 I'm sorry, I won't run an outing piece. 253 00:16:33,610 --> 00:16:36,030 Well, thank goodness it isn't edited somewhere who still respects privacy. 254 00:16:36,590 --> 00:16:38,170 It's not an issue of privacy. 255 00:16:38,550 --> 00:16:40,090 It's more political than that. 256 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:43,360 Well, forget politics. That story will sell more issues of communique than 257 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:46,520 marvelous Manhattan meals. And isn't that what you're supposed to be doing? 258 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:48,760 Carrie, this is really none of your business. 259 00:16:50,140 --> 00:16:53,580 Tom, I'm sorry. Until you re -edit that piece, it's just not going to happen. 260 00:17:00,980 --> 00:17:02,840 Run these up to probate on seven. 261 00:17:06,480 --> 00:17:07,459 Here, child. 262 00:17:07,460 --> 00:17:08,460 Hi, it's me. 263 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:09,800 How's it going? 264 00:17:09,950 --> 00:17:12,569 I'm about to interview an orangutan, if you can believe it. 265 00:17:12,770 --> 00:17:13,790 What are you talking about? 266 00:17:14,050 --> 00:17:16,910 He's the newest addition to the Central Park Zoo. His name's Charlie. 267 00:17:17,250 --> 00:17:19,530 Only a journalist of my caliber can handle this one. 268 00:17:20,910 --> 00:17:24,290 Listen, if I ever get out of there alive, I'd love to make you dinner 269 00:17:24,829 --> 00:17:26,369 Sounds great. Should I come over to your place? 270 00:17:26,650 --> 00:17:27,869 No, yours is nicer. 271 00:17:28,430 --> 00:17:32,490 Okay, but I probably won't get home until eight. I keep my key under the 272 00:17:32,490 --> 00:17:33,490 at the front door. 273 00:17:34,050 --> 00:17:36,570 Alex, wait a second. I thought you didn't cook. 274 00:17:36,950 --> 00:17:38,950 I got a couple of recipes up my sleeve. 275 00:17:40,140 --> 00:17:41,140 Hey, Alex, let's go. 276 00:17:41,440 --> 00:17:42,199 Gotta go. 277 00:17:42,200 --> 00:17:43,139 See you at eight. 278 00:17:43,140 --> 00:17:44,140 Bye. 279 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:45,600 Peter? 280 00:17:45,900 --> 00:17:46,900 Rachel, what are you doing here? 281 00:17:47,500 --> 00:17:48,700 It's not a bad time, is it? 282 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:50,520 Actually, I'm just on my way to court. 283 00:17:50,900 --> 00:17:54,120 Then let me walk you. I hate to be a nuisance, but I just need a minute of 284 00:17:54,120 --> 00:17:55,120 time. Let's go. 285 00:17:56,360 --> 00:18:01,820 I thought everything was in order when I left London, but now I'm not so sure. 286 00:18:02,240 --> 00:18:03,920 I didn't expect to get hired so quickly. 287 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:06,600 And, of course, I assured Stephanie Wells that I wouldn't have a problem 288 00:18:06,600 --> 00:18:08,820 obtaining a work visa. Well, what makes you think otherwise? 289 00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:12,100 I was sending all my documents to the appropriate agencies, but nothing's come 290 00:18:12,100 --> 00:18:15,780 through. My temporary visa expires at the end of this month, and I'm terrified 291 00:18:15,780 --> 00:18:18,440 that if I'm denied something more permanent, I'm going to be forced to 292 00:18:18,800 --> 00:18:19,980 Do you have any copies of the documents? 293 00:18:20,540 --> 00:18:21,800 Yeah, everything's right here. 294 00:18:22,860 --> 00:18:25,760 That's a really horrible asking for your help, Peter, but I just don't know 295 00:18:25,760 --> 00:18:27,920 where else to turn. Don't worry about it. I'm happy to do it. 296 00:18:28,860 --> 00:18:29,860 What's your citizenship? 297 00:18:30,420 --> 00:18:31,440 Jewel, British and Australian. 298 00:18:32,110 --> 00:18:35,710 I don't see any copies of your passport or birth certificate. I need those along 299 00:18:35,710 --> 00:18:37,370 with any tax returns. Do you have them? 300 00:18:37,650 --> 00:18:38,770 Can I drop them by your place later? 301 00:18:38,970 --> 00:18:41,650 Whenever. Listen, Rachel, I've got to run. I'm late for court. Of course. 302 00:18:42,610 --> 00:18:43,650 And thanks for getting down. 303 00:18:44,030 --> 00:18:45,030 You're welcome. 304 00:18:50,550 --> 00:18:51,550 Hi, 305 00:18:57,690 --> 00:19:01,030 if you'd like to leave those revisions, I'll make sure that Mr. Walker receives 306 00:19:01,030 --> 00:19:04,160 them. If you don't mind, I'd really just like to say hello. 307 00:19:05,080 --> 00:19:09,720 Fine. But he's on a conference call right now, and I have no idea how long 308 00:19:09,720 --> 00:19:10,720 going to be. 309 00:19:15,340 --> 00:19:16,340 Mark. Hey. 310 00:19:16,500 --> 00:19:18,360 Sorry to keep you waiting. Oh, no problem. How are you? 311 00:19:18,820 --> 00:19:20,240 Great. It's good to see you. 312 00:19:23,220 --> 00:19:26,320 Uh, you taking them out in the middle of the water? No, no, no. I'm fine. I know 313 00:19:26,320 --> 00:19:28,320 you're busy, but I wanted to drop these off to you in person. 314 00:19:28,860 --> 00:19:31,380 After hearing the play read in the Hamptons, I, uh... 315 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:36,280 Really tightened up the second act and strengthened Douglas' motivation to 316 00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:39,720 his wife. Which always did need some further justification. Well, that's what 317 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:40,720 think. 318 00:19:40,860 --> 00:19:45,380 So, anyway, I just wanted the chance to say hello and how happy I am to be 319 00:19:45,380 --> 00:19:46,159 working with you. 320 00:19:46,160 --> 00:19:47,160 Oh, likewise. 321 00:19:47,560 --> 00:19:50,380 But, you know, don't expect miracles. 322 00:19:51,200 --> 00:19:55,620 I've got to be honest, it could be a long time, if in fact ever, before this 323 00:19:55,620 --> 00:19:56,620 comes together. 324 00:19:57,220 --> 00:19:59,220 I have faith in you, Ian. That's why I'm here. 325 00:20:03,640 --> 00:20:05,060 Please, call me after you've read it. 326 00:20:05,420 --> 00:20:07,760 I'm curious to hear what you think about it. Okay, I'll do that. 327 00:20:08,020 --> 00:20:10,300 All right. It was great seeing you again. Nice to see you. Okay. 328 00:20:16,360 --> 00:20:17,380 Get me Stephanie Wells. 329 00:20:19,600 --> 00:20:21,120 Ms. Wells, Ian Walker on three. 330 00:20:24,980 --> 00:20:26,940 Ian, what can I do for you? 331 00:20:27,300 --> 00:20:29,420 Get your husband off my back. 332 00:20:30,410 --> 00:20:34,090 What are you talking about? Let's get one thing straight, Ms. Wells. I agreed 333 00:20:34,090 --> 00:20:37,330 play this deceitful little trick on your husband as a favor to you. 334 00:20:37,650 --> 00:20:40,130 But I thought we agreed it was a one -time only performance. 335 00:20:40,650 --> 00:20:41,650 All right, calm down. 336 00:20:41,910 --> 00:20:43,490 Just tell me what happened. 337 00:20:43,690 --> 00:20:47,970 What is happening is that he calls me incessantly and practically conducted a 338 00:20:47,970 --> 00:20:49,930 sit -down strike in my office until I agreed to... 339 00:20:50,730 --> 00:20:55,250 I do not have time to take meetings and field phone calls from your husband for 340 00:20:55,250 --> 00:20:58,890 the rest of my career. And despite the fact that I always look forward to a 341 00:20:58,890 --> 00:21:02,390 favorable review in communique, my patience is wearing thin. 342 00:21:03,050 --> 00:21:04,050 Very thin. 343 00:21:04,470 --> 00:21:05,470 All right. 344 00:21:05,490 --> 00:21:08,270 Listen, I'll talk to him, but please don't say anything. 345 00:21:08,630 --> 00:21:11,230 Well, I guess that all depends on how well you do your job. 346 00:21:22,120 --> 00:21:23,120 Peter? 347 00:21:27,140 --> 00:21:28,420 Rachel, what can I do for you? 348 00:21:29,120 --> 00:21:30,120 Nothing, actually. 349 00:21:30,380 --> 00:21:31,380 Is Peter in? 350 00:21:31,520 --> 00:21:32,520 Not yet. 351 00:21:32,660 --> 00:21:36,240 I see. Well, he's assisting me with some personal business and asked that I drop 352 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:37,240 by this evening. 353 00:21:37,580 --> 00:21:38,800 Appears that he's made other plans. 354 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:42,660 Well, business before pleasure, if that's what you want to call it. 355 00:21:43,840 --> 00:21:46,260 I must give you credit, though. You do set a lovely table. 356 00:21:46,940 --> 00:21:48,840 Though I do hope Peter's not allergic to garlic. 357 00:21:49,140 --> 00:21:50,500 This bench alone would do him in. 358 00:21:50,970 --> 00:21:53,330 Look, Rachel, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave. 359 00:21:53,610 --> 00:21:54,770 Oh, stop barking, darling. 360 00:21:55,030 --> 00:21:56,530 You weren't hired as a watchdog. 361 00:21:57,430 --> 00:21:58,630 And don't be so sensitive. 362 00:21:59,130 --> 00:22:02,830 As an old friend of Peter's, it's my job to give his latest flames a hard time. 363 00:22:03,390 --> 00:22:06,390 Exactly what kind of personal business are you and Peter transacting? 364 00:22:06,730 --> 00:22:08,150 It concerns my immigration status. 365 00:22:08,530 --> 00:22:10,610 Oh, that's right. I forgot you were an alien. 366 00:22:11,470 --> 00:22:13,850 Perhaps. But at least I'm not an anachronism. 367 00:22:14,090 --> 00:22:15,190 And what's that supposed to mean? 368 00:22:15,390 --> 00:22:18,110 Well, this whole great notion of yours that the way to a man's heart is through 369 00:22:18,110 --> 00:22:19,079 his stomach. 370 00:22:19,080 --> 00:22:22,360 And as for the Vestal Virgin, Roxanne, well, I thought that went out with the 371 00:22:22,360 --> 00:22:23,700 steamship crossing of the Atlantic. 372 00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:25,380 I don't know what you're talking about. 373 00:22:25,600 --> 00:22:28,140 Of course you don't, darling. That's the whole point. 374 00:22:29,020 --> 00:22:30,420 But let me give you a word of advice. 375 00:22:30,700 --> 00:22:34,380 You can only not sleep with a man for so long before he starts to catch on that 376 00:22:34,380 --> 00:22:36,020 there must be something amiss. 377 00:22:37,180 --> 00:22:39,980 If you'd like to wait for Peter, feel free. I'll be in the kitchen. 378 00:22:40,180 --> 00:22:41,180 No, that won't be necessary. 379 00:22:41,540 --> 00:22:42,760 I have plans of my own. 380 00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:44,940 Just see that he gets that, won't you? 381 00:22:58,060 --> 00:22:59,060 Oh, you're too slow. 382 00:23:02,060 --> 00:23:03,060 Yes. 383 00:23:07,100 --> 00:23:08,580 Set up the pick. Here we go. 384 00:23:14,980 --> 00:23:15,980 Guys, 385 00:23:16,240 --> 00:23:17,300 hold off a second, all right? It's my wife. 386 00:23:19,480 --> 00:23:20,780 Hey. Hey. 387 00:23:21,380 --> 00:23:22,380 Oh, 388 00:23:23,100 --> 00:23:25,700 you're a very sexy man. Yeah, you just like to see me sway. 389 00:23:27,530 --> 00:23:29,230 I don't think you get off until 8. I got up early. 390 00:23:29,950 --> 00:23:30,950 Hey, Meryl. 391 00:23:31,190 --> 00:23:32,190 You still playing here? 392 00:23:32,490 --> 00:23:35,170 Yeah, hold on. Go ahead. I don't mind. No, no, no. I want to be with you. 393 00:23:35,930 --> 00:23:37,650 But I want you to meet a buddy of mine. Hold on one second. 394 00:23:38,070 --> 00:23:39,690 Okay. All right, guys. I got to roll. 395 00:23:40,470 --> 00:23:41,449 See you, man. 396 00:23:41,450 --> 00:23:42,710 I'll see you next week. All right. Take care. 397 00:23:43,510 --> 00:23:44,510 Eric, come here a second. 398 00:23:44,830 --> 00:23:45,830 Go with that. 399 00:23:47,030 --> 00:23:48,650 Eric Shanley and my wife, Stephanie Wells. 400 00:23:49,190 --> 00:23:50,370 Hi. Hi. Nice to meet you. 401 00:23:51,170 --> 00:23:54,110 Eric's an actor. He did this show off -Broadway and what else? 402 00:23:54,590 --> 00:23:55,870 A soda commercial. 403 00:23:56,410 --> 00:23:57,410 That's great. 404 00:23:57,700 --> 00:24:00,840 Well, it pays the bills. Don't you think he'd be perfect to play Douglas in my 405 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:01,840 play? Yeah, 406 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:03,819 I'm sure he would. 407 00:24:03,820 --> 00:24:06,700 Listen, if your husband can write the way he shoots hoops, this thing's going 408 00:24:06,700 --> 00:24:07,700 be a big success. 409 00:24:07,860 --> 00:24:10,960 But with Ian Walker attached, I guess you don't have too much to worry about. 410 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:11,979 Thanks, Eric. 411 00:24:11,980 --> 00:24:12,939 You bet. 412 00:24:12,940 --> 00:24:14,940 Listen, it was nice meeting you. Nice meeting you, too. 413 00:24:15,880 --> 00:24:16,880 Now, 414 00:24:18,900 --> 00:24:19,920 this is a nice surprise. 415 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:21,999 How was your day? 416 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,000 Pretty good. 417 00:24:23,780 --> 00:24:26,660 Looks like that new security system reinstalled is working. 418 00:24:26,980 --> 00:24:28,440 Seems like the leak has dried up. 419 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:29,720 That's good news. 420 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:33,140 Sure is, considering Alan was about ready to make me the fall guy. 421 00:24:33,800 --> 00:24:34,800 How about you? 422 00:24:34,940 --> 00:24:38,840 Did you ever get through to see him? Yes. I gave him my revisions, and he 423 00:24:38,840 --> 00:24:42,300 sufficiently enthusiastic that now I could feel more comfortable about his 424 00:24:42,300 --> 00:24:46,960 commitment. Good. In fact, I'd like to send Eric in to meet him, just to give 425 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:48,840 him an idea of the kind of guy I have in mind for the role. 426 00:24:49,160 --> 00:24:50,580 You really think you have such a good idea? 427 00:24:51,210 --> 00:24:53,310 Maybe you shouldn't be bothering Ian so much. 428 00:24:53,650 --> 00:24:54,650 Bothering him? 429 00:24:54,850 --> 00:24:58,230 By sending him an actor? How does that constitute bothering him? Well, I just 430 00:24:58,230 --> 00:24:59,270 assume he's so busy. 431 00:24:59,890 --> 00:25:03,730 Why are you trying to dig for my enthusiasm here? I'm not. But as an 432 00:25:03,730 --> 00:25:08,150 works with writers, I just feel like I have an insight into what Ian might be 433 00:25:08,150 --> 00:25:13,370 thinking. I mean, he may do a nice check for an option, and maybe you should 434 00:25:13,370 --> 00:25:14,810 just let him do his job. 435 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:29,299 the company. 436 00:25:29,300 --> 00:25:32,340 Not too much garlic for you? Are you kidding? I love garlic. 437 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:34,000 What? 438 00:25:37,320 --> 00:25:40,360 Leave that. I'll get it tomorrow or sometime next week. 439 00:25:42,360 --> 00:25:43,560 Why don't you go sit on the couch? 440 00:25:44,480 --> 00:25:45,480 Okay. 441 00:26:00,270 --> 00:26:01,129 What's that? 442 00:26:01,130 --> 00:26:04,710 Oh, I forgot to tell you. Rachel Dennis stopped by earlier to drop this off. 443 00:26:04,950 --> 00:26:06,910 Right, some immigration stuff I'm working out for. 444 00:26:08,730 --> 00:26:09,730 What's that? 445 00:26:10,390 --> 00:26:15,310 My grandfather brought back a case of Armagnac from France after the Second 446 00:26:15,310 --> 00:26:16,310 World War. 447 00:26:16,530 --> 00:26:18,930 And this is the last of it. 448 00:26:19,250 --> 00:26:20,990 This stuff is 50 years old. 449 00:26:21,550 --> 00:26:27,810 No offense, but... 450 00:26:28,680 --> 00:26:29,880 It kind of tastes like it. 451 00:26:31,020 --> 00:26:32,020 Oh, sorry. 452 00:26:32,220 --> 00:26:35,120 One thing I can't do is pretend to be more sophisticated than I am. 453 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,000 Good. 454 00:26:37,200 --> 00:26:38,640 That's one more thing I like about you. 455 00:26:47,520 --> 00:26:48,560 Make love to me. 456 00:26:59,200 --> 00:27:00,139 Peter, wait. 457 00:27:00,140 --> 00:27:01,140 What's wrong? 458 00:27:03,580 --> 00:27:07,180 The truth is I've only slept with one man in my life, and I thought I was 459 00:27:07,180 --> 00:27:08,180 to marry him. 460 00:27:09,900 --> 00:27:12,520 I forgot it, but you thought people like me didn't even exist anymore. 461 00:27:13,620 --> 00:27:14,620 That's not true. 462 00:27:14,960 --> 00:27:18,080 I went to this Catholic boys' school when I was a kid, and there were these 463 00:27:18,080 --> 00:27:19,080 nuns. 464 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:22,060 Hey, relax. I'm kidding. 465 00:27:25,820 --> 00:27:26,860 But just for the record, 466 00:27:27,760 --> 00:27:30,120 I'm not planning on getting married anytime soon. 467 00:27:30,780 --> 00:27:34,340 It doesn't matter anymore because those kind of values, they're unrealistic. 468 00:27:35,440 --> 00:27:37,440 Especially as far as someone like you is concerned. 469 00:27:37,760 --> 00:27:39,440 Where are you getting these ideas about me? 470 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:44,600 It's just that I sue... Alex, I don't sleep with women who think it's an 471 00:27:44,600 --> 00:27:45,600 obligation. 472 00:27:46,160 --> 00:27:47,800 You know that's not what I meant. 473 00:27:51,260 --> 00:27:52,260 Come here. 474 00:27:55,180 --> 00:27:56,420 I'm happy with this now. 475 00:27:57,480 --> 00:27:58,840 Just the way things are. 476 00:28:00,260 --> 00:28:01,260 You mean that? 477 00:28:04,040 --> 00:28:05,040 Absolutely. 478 00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:16,600 Alan, I've given this a lot of thought. 479 00:28:18,060 --> 00:28:23,480 And I've come to the decision that as much as I'd like to, there's no real 480 00:28:23,480 --> 00:28:24,840 in continuing this relationship. 481 00:28:25,180 --> 00:28:26,180 No. 482 00:28:27,790 --> 00:28:28,790 Why is that? 483 00:28:29,130 --> 00:28:32,250 Because I just don't see what kind of possible future we'd ever have together. 484 00:28:32,510 --> 00:28:34,310 I can think of quite a few scenarios. 485 00:28:35,730 --> 00:28:40,490 Long weekends together in the Caribbean on my yacht, trips to Paris where I 486 00:28:40,490 --> 00:28:42,250 happen to know many wealthy collectors. 487 00:28:42,570 --> 00:28:44,370 These aren't the only things that matter to me. 488 00:28:45,430 --> 00:28:49,730 Besides, I'm not spending my life with the other woman, even for Alan Rush. 489 00:28:50,170 --> 00:28:51,290 You may not have to. 490 00:28:51,850 --> 00:28:53,190 And how would that be possible? 491 00:28:54,090 --> 00:28:55,090 I'm leaving Linda. 492 00:29:04,430 --> 00:29:05,429 for a long time. 493 00:29:05,430 --> 00:29:06,830 Please, don't do it for me. 494 00:29:07,290 --> 00:29:08,370 Don't flatter yourself. 495 00:29:09,510 --> 00:29:11,950 And when would you be planning on taking this step? 496 00:29:12,250 --> 00:29:13,250 Trust me, 497 00:29:13,530 --> 00:29:15,030 the ball is in motion. 498 00:29:19,450 --> 00:29:20,450 John! 499 00:29:21,090 --> 00:29:23,650 Well, if it isn't Mrs. Fairchild in the flesh. 500 00:29:24,050 --> 00:29:25,370 How's the air up there, anyway? 501 00:29:25,590 --> 00:29:26,850 Oh, pretty thin, as you might imagine. 502 00:29:27,130 --> 00:29:30,730 Oh, don't forget, the only thing that kills a reporter is... your fashion and 503 00:29:30,730 --> 00:29:33,970 drink is money. Oh, well, there's no worries here. I'm as destitute as ever. 504 00:29:34,330 --> 00:29:37,570 The truth is, this relationship is inspiring me. Really? How? 505 00:29:37,770 --> 00:29:40,170 Well, just last night I came up with a great idea for a story. 506 00:29:40,510 --> 00:29:42,550 I want to do a piece on the British invasion. 507 00:29:43,050 --> 00:29:44,050 What the hell is that? 508 00:29:44,310 --> 00:29:47,430 Hateful British people who moved to the States and steal decent American jobs. 509 00:29:47,810 --> 00:29:51,130 Like Rachel Dennis, for instance, the new fashion editor of Communique. 510 00:29:51,770 --> 00:29:54,930 She's a conniving bitch on wheels who split her mother's throat for a fashion 511 00:29:54,930 --> 00:29:58,610 spread. I know if I did the research, the skeletons would just tumble out. 512 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:03,880 Plenty of them. 513 00:30:03,900 --> 00:30:07,320 Start with the editor of The Sun. Tell him I told you to call. You'll get a 514 00:30:07,320 --> 00:30:08,440 out of this. I'm on it. 515 00:30:09,760 --> 00:30:14,600 Rachel Dennis. 516 00:30:15,300 --> 00:30:18,680 I've got this little memory loop that I keep playing over and over again in my 517 00:30:18,680 --> 00:30:24,060 head. It begins as you very slowly remove your stockings and ends as I bury 518 00:30:24,060 --> 00:30:27,620 face. Gil, I'm a very busy girl. I don't have time for your adolescent 519 00:30:27,620 --> 00:30:30,520 fantasies. Now, is there any other point to this call? 520 00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:33,600 I went for a run with Peter this morning and I have a little tidbit of 521 00:30:33,600 --> 00:30:34,940 information that you might find interesting. 522 00:30:35,540 --> 00:30:36,540 Well, let's hear it. 523 00:30:36,600 --> 00:30:40,200 Not now. My place tonight. I have a little game of my own I'd like to play. 524 00:30:40,680 --> 00:30:41,680 I'll think about it. 525 00:30:41,900 --> 00:30:44,020 Right now I have much more urgent business to attend to. 526 00:30:56,720 --> 00:30:57,720 Nicky Sheridan. 527 00:30:57,900 --> 00:30:59,800 Nicky? This is Linda Rush. 528 00:31:01,459 --> 00:31:05,360 Linda, what a surprise. What can I do for you? We have something to talk 529 00:31:05,860 --> 00:31:08,020 Can you come to my townhouse tomorrow afternoon? 530 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,720 I'm not sure. I'll have to check my calendar. 531 00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:12,740 I just checked it for you. You're free. 532 00:31:14,940 --> 00:31:17,120 Okay. I'll see what I can do. 533 00:31:17,420 --> 00:31:18,420 Three o 'clock. 534 00:31:18,880 --> 00:31:21,000 And this meeting must remain strictly confidential. 535 00:31:22,180 --> 00:31:24,360 You are to tell no one. Not Carrie. 536 00:31:24,900 --> 00:31:25,900 Not Peter. 537 00:31:26,100 --> 00:31:27,580 No one. Do you understand? 538 00:31:28,680 --> 00:31:29,840 Yes, of course. 539 00:31:30,699 --> 00:31:33,060 Fine. Then I'll see you tomorrow at three. 540 00:31:45,920 --> 00:31:49,360 All right, that's it. Okay. 541 00:31:50,780 --> 00:31:52,100 Looks like another winner. 542 00:31:52,700 --> 00:31:53,700 Thank you. 543 00:31:53,720 --> 00:31:56,540 And I'm delighted to see that you held firm on your decision to kill the Harley 544 00:31:56,540 --> 00:31:57,540 Morgan profile. 545 00:31:57,900 --> 00:32:01,820 I know it's not exactly winning me popularity contests. That's one reason I 546 00:32:01,820 --> 00:32:03,240 production to give it a quick turnaround. 547 00:32:04,260 --> 00:32:08,060 This issue goes to press tonight, and I'll have a first -found copy on my desk 548 00:32:08,060 --> 00:32:11,080 tomorrow morning before Tom raises any more of a stink. 549 00:32:12,140 --> 00:32:15,500 It must give you a wonderful sense of relief when you finally close an issue. 550 00:32:16,060 --> 00:32:18,460 Relief and amazement that it actually came together. 551 00:32:18,860 --> 00:32:22,520 Even though it's never quite what you hoped it'd be, you still feel the 552 00:32:22,520 --> 00:32:25,560 impossible has been achieved once again, at least until tomorrow. 553 00:32:26,040 --> 00:32:27,480 Just the thought of it terrifies me. 554 00:32:27,700 --> 00:32:30,800 Oh, don't tell me you never think about it. No, I know my capabilities and they 555 00:32:30,800 --> 00:32:32,200 do not extend to doing your job. 556 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:35,380 No, no, I'm quite content in my little corner. 557 00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:38,780 Well, that makes you the first content human being I've met since I moved here. 558 00:32:39,340 --> 00:32:40,340 Can I walk you out? 559 00:32:40,800 --> 00:32:42,320 Unfortunately, I don't be here most of the night. 560 00:32:42,540 --> 00:32:44,780 I've got to rewrite an article for next week's issue. 561 00:32:45,120 --> 00:32:47,200 So much for that marvelous sense of accomplishment. 562 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:49,780 I guess that's why they pay you the big bucks. 563 00:32:50,020 --> 00:32:51,660 Yeah, right. Have a great night. 564 00:32:52,540 --> 00:32:53,540 Cheers. 565 00:33:03,760 --> 00:33:05,740 You had something that you wanted to tell me? 566 00:33:06,220 --> 00:33:09,300 Just that I think you're the most beautiful woman I've ever met. 567 00:33:10,240 --> 00:33:12,840 I was looking forward to hearing something I didn't already know. 568 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:17,540 Never kiss me without asking. 569 00:33:19,200 --> 00:33:21,480 You've got a problem with intimacy. I understand. 570 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,000 I can help you. 571 00:33:23,420 --> 00:33:26,660 Listen, Gil, I've had a very long day. Now say your piece and then I really 572 00:33:26,660 --> 00:33:29,080 to go. Rachel, I've known Peter since college. 573 00:33:29,320 --> 00:33:30,620 Seen him through a lot of relationships. 574 00:33:31,360 --> 00:33:34,460 I've never seen him fall for anyone as hard and fast as he's fallen for this 575 00:33:34,460 --> 00:33:37,600 Alex chick. Now, I don't want to see you humiliate yourself. 576 00:33:38,080 --> 00:33:42,200 I think that you should concentrate your attention on someone who can really 577 00:33:42,200 --> 00:33:43,740 care about you. 578 00:33:44,980 --> 00:33:45,980 I see. 579 00:33:46,160 --> 00:33:49,120 So, Peter's in love with Alex, hmm? 580 00:33:49,860 --> 00:33:51,980 It's a deep infatuation at the very least. 581 00:33:52,320 --> 00:33:55,300 Well, then it's up to you to see that he becomes disenchanted with her company. 582 00:33:56,060 --> 00:33:57,420 I can't do that, Rachel. 583 00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:02,200 Well, unfortunately, you'll never again enjoy the pleasure of mine. 584 00:34:04,080 --> 00:34:05,080 Good night. 585 00:34:32,110 --> 00:34:33,290 So much for my favorite haunt. 586 00:34:35,670 --> 00:34:36,670 What are you doing here? 587 00:34:37,489 --> 00:34:39,290 Just soaking up some local color. 588 00:34:40,230 --> 00:34:41,228 Where's Stephanie? 589 00:34:41,230 --> 00:34:44,630 Oh, let me guess. You got it. 590 00:34:45,409 --> 00:34:48,290 I imagine it must get tiresome playing the perpetual work widow. 591 00:34:49,949 --> 00:34:51,010 Can I buy you a drink? 592 00:34:51,929 --> 00:34:54,210 Yes, I'd like a glass of champagne from the fresh bottle, please. 593 00:34:56,650 --> 00:34:58,050 Aren't you meeting somebody? 594 00:34:58,970 --> 00:35:01,330 Oh, that would mean I make plans and I never make plans. 595 00:35:02,040 --> 00:35:03,120 or the death of all possibility. 596 00:35:04,300 --> 00:35:07,480 It's strange that you would choose to while away your lonely hours in a bar 597 00:35:07,480 --> 00:35:08,700 where you knew you might run into me. 598 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:11,260 The thought did cross my mind. 599 00:35:12,020 --> 00:35:13,280 So you do think about me? 600 00:35:13,960 --> 00:35:19,300 Of course I do. I think about your support, your friendship. 601 00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:21,800 And what else? 602 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:23,760 What would you like me to say? 603 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:25,840 You think about us, particular? 604 00:35:28,020 --> 00:35:30,780 Gary, you can't seem to leave that particular fantasy alone. 605 00:35:31,650 --> 00:35:34,270 Well, that's because it has such a firm foundation in reality. 606 00:35:34,610 --> 00:35:36,170 Not as long as I'm married, it doesn't. 607 00:35:39,030 --> 00:35:40,350 Would you like to join me for dinner? 608 00:35:40,730 --> 00:35:43,790 Why? So you can run back to my wife and tell her we spent time together? 609 00:35:44,230 --> 00:35:47,550 Like you did the morning I dropped by your apartment? I'm sorry I didn't 610 00:35:47,550 --> 00:35:50,810 our relationship was such a sensitive issue. I hope I didn't get you in 611 00:35:51,230 --> 00:35:52,230 It's fine. 612 00:35:53,550 --> 00:35:54,690 Well, this time I promise. 613 00:35:55,570 --> 00:35:56,570 Not a word. 614 00:35:59,550 --> 00:36:00,550 Well. 615 00:36:00,840 --> 00:36:05,420 Then it would be nice to have dinner with a friend. 616 00:36:06,500 --> 00:36:07,500 Okay. 617 00:36:59,839 --> 00:37:00,839 Sorry, Stephanie. 618 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:03,620 Lost me with a betrayal decision. 619 00:37:16,240 --> 00:37:18,380 Carrie, I've got to get to the office. 620 00:37:18,660 --> 00:37:20,320 I'll see you later. Careful, Rachel. 621 00:37:20,580 --> 00:37:23,440 One more gold star for good attendance and you won't have any room left on your 622 00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:24,440 report card. 623 00:37:24,680 --> 00:37:25,680 Right. 624 00:37:43,050 --> 00:37:45,710 For everyone from layout, production, and security, I want to see them in the 625 00:37:45,710 --> 00:37:46,750 conference room immediately. 626 00:37:48,750 --> 00:37:53,950 When I left at 11 o 'clock last night, I had signed off on every page of the 627 00:37:53,950 --> 00:37:58,270 galleys. How in God's name did an article that I rejected find its way 628 00:37:58,270 --> 00:38:00,950 proof of the magazine? Obviously, it was an inside job. 629 00:38:01,230 --> 00:38:03,430 Somebody who had access knew where our files were. 630 00:38:03,730 --> 00:38:08,090 I want a list of everyone who accessed this office between 10 last night and 6 631 00:38:08,090 --> 00:38:10,050 .m. this morning. No problem. I cannot... 632 00:38:10,270 --> 00:38:11,390 Work under these conditions. 633 00:38:11,610 --> 00:38:12,770 I want this resolved today. 634 00:38:13,190 --> 00:38:14,610 Understand? Yes, Miss Wells. 635 00:38:17,330 --> 00:38:18,330 Stephanie, what's wrong? 636 00:38:18,590 --> 00:38:19,590 Take a look at this. 637 00:38:21,570 --> 00:38:24,530 You put the highly molded profile back in? I didn't do it. 638 00:38:24,830 --> 00:38:27,290 But I have a fairly strong suspicion I know who did. 639 00:38:27,750 --> 00:38:30,010 Somebody wake up Carrie Fairchum. Get her in here. 640 00:38:35,470 --> 00:38:37,450 Can I get you something to drink? 641 00:38:38,130 --> 00:38:39,450 No, I'm fine. Thank you. 642 00:38:39,740 --> 00:38:41,180 Mrs. Rush will be with you shortly. 643 00:38:56,080 --> 00:38:57,320 That's one of my favorites. 644 00:38:57,620 --> 00:38:58,620 I adore it, Mom. 645 00:38:59,480 --> 00:39:03,460 Alan gave it to me for my birthday five... No, six years ago. 646 00:39:03,740 --> 00:39:04,740 Linda, how are you? 647 00:39:05,120 --> 00:39:06,038 Very well. 648 00:39:06,040 --> 00:39:07,220 Thank you for coming, Nikki. 649 00:39:07,680 --> 00:39:08,680 My pleasure. 650 00:39:08,990 --> 00:39:12,070 I'm sure you wondered why I asked you all the way up here under this cloak of 651 00:39:12,070 --> 00:39:13,070 secrecy. 652 00:39:13,650 --> 00:39:16,050 I'll admit to being slightly intrigued. 653 00:39:16,830 --> 00:39:18,770 There's some business I'd like to discuss with you. 654 00:39:19,550 --> 00:39:22,330 And actually it regards the painting you were just admiring. 655 00:39:23,810 --> 00:39:25,830 Really? What'd you put the value at? 656 00:39:26,930 --> 00:39:29,250 I don't know. Perhaps as much as four million. 657 00:39:29,710 --> 00:39:30,930 I think I could get five. 658 00:39:31,630 --> 00:39:33,130 And I'd like you to sell it for me. 659 00:39:33,530 --> 00:39:34,530 Very quietly. 660 00:39:34,840 --> 00:39:38,500 I don't want the province known. I don't want my name involved in any way. I 661 00:39:38,500 --> 00:39:39,500 just want the cash. 662 00:39:39,720 --> 00:39:40,720 Can you do that? 663 00:39:41,600 --> 00:39:43,100 I don't think that's possible. 664 00:39:43,400 --> 00:39:45,520 The art world is very small. People talk. 665 00:39:45,940 --> 00:39:52,380 For 10 % commission, I'm sure you can find a way to maintain secrecy. 666 00:39:56,000 --> 00:40:02,220 Linda, I know this is none of my business, but is your husband aware of 667 00:40:02,920 --> 00:40:03,920 You're right. 668 00:40:04,590 --> 00:40:05,790 It isn't any of your business. 669 00:40:08,430 --> 00:40:09,430 Then we have a deal? 670 00:40:10,030 --> 00:40:11,030 Why me? 671 00:40:11,470 --> 00:40:15,210 Aren't there more established dealers with more experience in these sort of 672 00:40:15,210 --> 00:40:16,970 sales? You're a friend of my children. 673 00:40:17,290 --> 00:40:19,510 In this case, I just wanted someone I could trust. 674 00:40:21,630 --> 00:40:22,630 Fine. 675 00:40:22,770 --> 00:40:23,950 Then you can count on me. 676 00:40:25,370 --> 00:40:26,370 Thank you. 677 00:40:33,109 --> 00:40:34,109 You wanted to see me? 678 00:40:37,450 --> 00:40:38,450 Gary. 679 00:40:41,250 --> 00:40:45,190 Someone sneaked in here late last night and switched the boards, putting that 680 00:40:45,190 --> 00:40:47,050 story I killed back in the magazine. 681 00:40:50,150 --> 00:40:52,890 Well, if you ask me my opinion, I think that someone did you a favor. 682 00:40:53,570 --> 00:40:54,570 Someone? 683 00:40:54,850 --> 00:40:55,850 You mean you. 684 00:40:56,990 --> 00:40:58,690 You're not accusing me of this one, are you? 685 00:40:59,020 --> 00:41:02,920 Your card key was used to gain access to the magazine at 11 o 'clock last night. 686 00:41:03,140 --> 00:41:05,320 Well, that's impossible. I was at the zinc bar having dinner. 687 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:06,680 With your husband. 688 00:41:07,920 --> 00:41:08,920 Oh, really? 689 00:41:09,240 --> 00:41:11,220 Yes, and if you don't believe me, ask him yourself. 690 00:41:11,640 --> 00:41:12,499 Oh, I will. 691 00:41:12,500 --> 00:41:13,500 Right now. 692 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:19,580 Get my husband on the line, please. 693 00:41:20,720 --> 00:41:21,720 It's urgent. 694 00:41:26,220 --> 00:41:27,220 Steph? 695 00:41:28,420 --> 00:41:29,960 Oh, everything's fine. 696 00:41:30,300 --> 00:41:34,080 I just have one question for you. Did you have dinner at the zinc bar last 697 00:41:34,080 --> 00:41:35,080 with Carrie? 698 00:41:36,400 --> 00:41:38,600 You dragged me out of class to ask me that. 699 00:41:39,240 --> 00:41:40,340 What is she telling you now? 700 00:41:40,560 --> 00:41:44,120 She contends that the two of you had dinner, a dinner that would have lasted 701 00:41:44,120 --> 00:41:45,420 least until 11 o 'clock. 702 00:41:45,680 --> 00:41:48,380 Look, I ran into her at the bar for five minutes. 703 00:41:48,680 --> 00:41:49,678 And that was it? 704 00:41:49,680 --> 00:41:52,280 That was it. Now, am I off the hook? Because I've about had it with the 705 00:41:52,280 --> 00:41:53,280 accusations. 706 00:41:53,420 --> 00:41:54,420 I'm sorry, sweetheart. 707 00:41:55,080 --> 00:41:57,380 That's the last time I ever bring up her name again. 708 00:41:58,060 --> 00:41:59,920 Likewise. Now, I've got to get back to work. I'll see you tonight. 709 00:42:02,880 --> 00:42:05,720 Well, so much for your alibi. 710 00:42:06,720 --> 00:42:10,100 Mark says that he ran into you for five minutes last night, early in the 711 00:42:10,100 --> 00:42:11,300 evening. Nothing more. 712 00:42:11,560 --> 00:42:15,160 Well, he's wrong, and I have plenty of witnesses that saw us there together. 713 00:42:15,580 --> 00:42:17,680 Oh, you mean friends who are willing to lie for you? 714 00:42:21,580 --> 00:42:22,580 Sorry, Gary. 715 00:42:22,900 --> 00:42:24,220 I'm inclined to believe my husband. 716 00:42:26,890 --> 00:42:27,890 I get it. 717 00:42:28,510 --> 00:42:31,830 You set me up. Well, now there is a paranoid spin. 718 00:42:33,430 --> 00:42:38,570 You know, Carrie, I know you're supposed to be untouchable around here, but I 719 00:42:38,570 --> 00:42:42,570 think when Alan understands the circumstances surrounding my decision to 720 00:42:42,570 --> 00:42:47,230 you, he's not only going to support it, he's going to applaud it. 721 00:42:47,450 --> 00:42:50,530 Well, he always does when his little puppets perform for him. 722 00:42:51,030 --> 00:42:54,250 Carrie, please clean out your desk and leave now. 723 00:42:54,920 --> 00:42:57,000 Before this gets any uglier than it has to. 724 00:42:57,620 --> 00:42:59,600 I'll indulge you in this little charade. 725 00:42:59,900 --> 00:43:02,180 But don't expect any mercy when I come back. 726 00:43:03,940 --> 00:43:05,020 And I will be back. 727 00:43:10,960 --> 00:43:12,520 Just remember, keep using your imagination. 728 00:43:12,820 --> 00:43:15,460 Write all you want. Write everything down. And do your assignments. 729 00:43:16,020 --> 00:43:20,400 Okay? Real cute, Mark. That little game that you and Stephanie are playing. What 730 00:43:20,400 --> 00:43:21,400 are you talking about? 731 00:43:21,840 --> 00:43:23,700 Seems to me you're the only one playing games here. 732 00:43:23,920 --> 00:43:26,720 Running to my wife every time we get together, trying to make her believe 733 00:43:26,720 --> 00:43:27,720 having an affair. 734 00:43:27,740 --> 00:43:30,960 Someone broke into the magazine last night, rearranged some coffee, and 735 00:43:30,960 --> 00:43:34,300 me for it. Our dinner together was my alibi, but somehow I think you know 736 00:43:34,460 --> 00:43:37,300 The only thing I know for sure is we probably need to keep our distance from 737 00:43:37,300 --> 00:43:38,300 each other for a while. 738 00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:39,720 Oh, wow. 739 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:42,860 Since the gloves are off, I think you should know the truth. I never read your 740 00:43:42,860 --> 00:43:43,860 book. 741 00:43:44,280 --> 00:43:47,900 What? I never read your book. I was never interested in your play. 742 00:43:48,520 --> 00:43:50,060 You're nothing but a little game to me. 743 00:43:50,650 --> 00:43:53,870 How far could I string along that over -inflated ego of yours until you started 744 00:43:53,870 --> 00:43:54,910 to think you were someone special? 745 00:43:55,210 --> 00:43:57,130 I don't believe you. Believe it. 746 00:43:57,630 --> 00:43:59,370 It was fun. I enjoyed it. 747 00:43:59,710 --> 00:44:00,750 Except for one disappointment. 748 00:44:01,950 --> 00:44:03,830 You were never man enough to sleep with me. 749 00:44:10,450 --> 00:44:13,950 I was the best seat in the house for Calvin's show. Why not wear in a winter 750 00:44:13,950 --> 00:44:15,610 last year? That's where I want to sit this year. 751 00:44:18,190 --> 00:44:19,190 That'll be all. 752 00:44:24,010 --> 00:44:26,390 Well, stop the press if it isn't the tabloid queen herself. 753 00:44:27,210 --> 00:44:28,210 Hello, Rachel. 754 00:44:28,670 --> 00:44:29,670 Nice office. 755 00:44:30,070 --> 00:44:31,650 Then again, I expected nothing less. 756 00:44:31,990 --> 00:44:32,990 Thank you. 757 00:44:33,550 --> 00:44:35,810 Now, to what do I owe the honor of this visit? 758 00:44:36,310 --> 00:44:38,110 Actually, I'm doing a story. 759 00:44:39,010 --> 00:44:40,010 Really? 760 00:44:40,550 --> 00:44:41,550 About what? 761 00:44:42,930 --> 00:44:46,570 It's all about this very fascinating young woman who crawled out of a ditch 762 00:44:46,570 --> 00:44:49,410 the Australian outback and slept her way up the ladder. 763 00:44:50,280 --> 00:44:53,300 all the way into a high -powered editorial position at a British fashion 764 00:44:53,300 --> 00:44:54,300 magazine. 765 00:44:54,860 --> 00:44:58,100 Unfortunately, her reputation became so thoroughly tarnished that she had no 766 00:44:58,100 --> 00:45:01,680 recourse but to leave London and try to ply her trade on the other side of the 767 00:45:01,680 --> 00:45:02,680 Atlantic. 768 00:45:02,860 --> 00:45:05,620 And who might your sources be for these sterling bits of information? 769 00:45:06,440 --> 00:45:08,540 The woman's ex -husband's lawyer, for one. 770 00:45:09,380 --> 00:45:12,380 He's filled with all sorts of scandalous tales he can't wait to share. 771 00:45:13,040 --> 00:45:17,100 He began to enumerate this long list of extramarital liaisons, and I told him to 772 00:45:17,100 --> 00:45:18,200 fax them to me instead. 773 00:45:18,860 --> 00:45:20,820 International phone charges being what they are. 774 00:45:21,920 --> 00:45:23,280 Those sounds positively naughty. 775 00:45:23,960 --> 00:45:27,860 Now, what's your point? Just that I plan to nail your ass to the wall and have a 776 00:45:27,860 --> 00:45:28,860 wonderful time doing it. 777 00:45:36,180 --> 00:45:38,000 Sorry, darling, not if I get you first. 778 00:45:47,000 --> 00:45:48,020 Central Park West. 779 00:45:48,380 --> 00:45:52,680 I think we have a mutual nemesis here. Deep down, I'm really a very nice girl. 780 00:45:52,680 --> 00:45:53,678 fired Carrie. 781 00:45:53,680 --> 00:45:55,860 It's what I call two birds with one stone. 782 00:45:56,220 --> 00:46:00,320 I'll tell you everything tonight. No! Tell me everything right now, starting 783 00:46:00,320 --> 00:46:02,700 with the truth. I wasn't sure whether you'd show. 784 00:46:02,980 --> 00:46:05,140 I wouldn't have missed such a special occasion.