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Previously on Swingtown... I made an appointment for you

with a psychiatrist.

I lost my job. You disappointed in him?

I have a depressed husband

who went to Susan when he should have been coming to me.

I'm gonna sign up with an employment agency.

I think it's time for us to step out of the penalty box.

There's a concert tomorrow night-- it's Jackson Browne.

I'm going with Doug. Laurie, no.

(gasps)

You have no right lecturing me about anything!

I'm going with Doug. All right.

Dad, don't.

Uh, well, look, if you-you need something.

Thanks.

Roger?

Hey. You okay?

This trip's not as... fun as the last one.

BRUCE: Susan?

Where were you?

Who were you talking to?

SUSAN: Oh, wow!

(sighs)

Susan...

Mmm... what?

You faked it.

What do you mean?

18 years. You...

What, you think I don't know when...

(sighs)

I'm sorry.

It-it wasn't anything you did...

or-or didn't do; I just...

I can't focus.

My mind's all over the place.

What are you thinking about?

You and Laurie.

You and me.

Laurie

and Doug.

The fact that summer's almost over

and our one family vacation was a total disaster.

Hey...

We've got a couple of days

before I go back to work.

So, what do you say we spend

that time just enjoying each other again.

Just you and me.

That sounds like a great idea.

What do you have in mind?

Just plain old, hands off the wheel fun.

We'll make it up as we go.

I can't think of anything I'd rather do.

Well, you see,

I already got you to stop thinking.

Now, all we got to do...

get that focus back.

Oh.

(laughs) Yeah, sure.

I can be there in an hour.

All right, well, thanks for making time for me.

I'll see you then. Bye-bye.

Was that about an interview?

Well, just following up on something.

You leaving already? Don't want to be late.

And if I'm gonna be dressed properly

for work this coming week,

I've got to drop these outfits off at the dry cleaner.

They smell like mothballs.

Plus...

the post office, the bank,

the grocery store.

24 four is simply not enough hours in a day.

Hey, I can help out, you know.

Just tell me what needs to be done.

Okay, uh...

it's mostly stuff around the house:

There's, uh, laundry,

dusting, uh, vacuuming.

The weekly meal plan is below.

Tonight is Chicken Kiev.

Or you can just get some TV dinners,

and we can switch tonight's menu with Saturday's.

Oh, dear.

These pans have been soaking all night.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

I can do the dishes. You get going.

Thank you.

I should be home on the 6:00.

I told the temp agency I needed a strict 9:00 to 5:00 schedule.

Sick.

Even sicker.

* I know a place...

I was surprised to hear from you, Bud.

Haven't seen you since...

Your party on the Fourth.

Talk about fireworks.

I've been in New York the past month doing a little research.

Oh, yeah? What kind of research?

Nightlife.

I'm putting together my own spot here in Chicago.

It's gonna be huge.

I believe you, Bud.

Nobody puts together a party quite like you.

I'm glad you see it that way, Tommy,

'cause I'm looking for a few select investors.

How would you like to get in on the action?

Oh, I... I don't know, Bud.

I never really considered getting in

on the business side of the club scene.

I'd kinda like to be able to just, you know, come out and play.

Imagine how much more fun it is

when you own the playground.

Trine, talk some sense into your old man,

this should be a no-brainer.

Perhaps that's the problem.

Bud's looking for investors

for his new club.

I'm calling it Jet.

It's got a nice ring, huh?

Just pay a little

buy-in and you get back a percentage of the profit.

How big a buy-in?

Lady's got a head for business.

She's seen a portfolio or two.

I tell you what.

Come in tonight,

I'll comp the whole thing.

Bring your dancing shoes, your libidos,

and your checkbook, 'cause I got a feeling

you're gonna love this place.

ROGER: Well, I've always been the guy

you can count on.

Supportive husband.

Trustworthy friend.

Solid bowler.

(chuckles)

That's who I am.

But lately... I don't know...

it, um...

just feels like there should be more.

Think I'm having a midlife crisis?

I think you're here because there's something

that you very much need to talk about,

and I have a strong suspicion it's not your bowling average.

The only way to tackle a problem is to give it a name, Roger.

(sighs)

Susan.

Susan.

My wife's best friend.

I think I'm in love with her.

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* Give it up, give it up

* Give it up, give it up *

* Ah, ah, ah *

* Give it up for love

* Ah, ah, ah *

* Give it up for love.

Susan is the friend your wife mentioned

in our first session?

Yes.

What is it about this woman

that makes you think you love her?

I don't know.

It's, uh...

it's-it's hard to describe.

I just...

feel alive when I'm around her.

She's a great friend.

She's open-minded.

She's beautiful.

And we talk about things.

Real things.

She's, uh...

(chuckles)

You should hear her laugh.

And I know that none of this

is fair to Janet.

She's a great woman, too.

And I do still love her.

It's just different with Susan.

Friendship and marriage are two very different relationships.

They have separate sets of rules and expectations.

Shouldn't you be able to have both in one person?

Are you sure Janet can't be that person?

I don't know.

Does Susan know how you feel?

* But it's so nice to be with you... *

Your old Driver's Ed book, huh?

Yeah.

I'm thinking about finally getting my license.

What happened

to making a conscious decision to conserve energy?

Taking the El down to see Doug is becoming a pain.

Mm.

And he said he'd driving to practice, so...

I could take you driving.

I think that's a great idea.

Aren't you golfing?

We could do it after.

That's okay.

Doug doesn't mind.

Neither do I.

Thanks, but he's expecting me.

Can't cancel at the last minute.

Don't say I didn't try.

Golf, huh?

I thought we were spending the next few days together.

Well, it's Ermore Country Club.

I-I called in three favors to get a tee time.

Look, after this, I promise it's just you and me--

all day, all night.

There's gotta be a way

for you to kill a few hours, right?

* Honey, I got the notion

* You're causing commotion in my soul... *

TRINA: So, how was your trip?

The family trip was a disaster.

Bruce and I fought the whole time

about Laurie and her teacher.

Or... Boyfriend.

Whatever he is.

(sighs)

And how are things now?

Laurie seems to really like him...

No, I meant how are things with you and Bruce?

Oh.

Us.

We're fine.

Really?

I think so.

So, we've decided

to spend the last few days of Bruce's vacation

just focusing on... each other,

trying to make up for lost time at the cabin.

Which is why you're here and he's out golfing.

He had a tee time.

(sighs)

But tonight it'll be just the two of us.

Well...

Tom and I are on the list

for the opening of a new disco downtown.

If you feel like

escaping suburbia for a night...

No, I-I think we're just gonna try a night alone together.

Okay.

But if you get a wild hair,

you know where we'll be.

Yeah. (laughs)

You must be from the temp agency.

Yes. I'm Janet Thompson. Henry Fisher. I manage the pool.

The girl you're covering's appendix burst,

so she's gonna be out at least a week.

Bathroom is that way. Kitchen through that door.

Lunch is half an hour.

Work to be typed: box on the left.

Work typed: box on the right.

Mr. Malone blows a gasket

if the girls aren't in their seats

by the time he gets in.

If you're late, you're fired.

Got it? Great. Okay.

You sit there.

MALONE: Henry! Yes, Mr. Malone.

Typo in the Metro section.

Who covers it?

Pack it up, blondie.

(sighs)

Who are you? Uh, Janet Thompson.

She's a temp. She's covering for Brenda

until she gets out of the hospital. Words per minute?

One hundred. You're hired.

Take Vicky's seat.

Henry, you cover for Brenda this week.

Might do you some good to remember

where you came from. Yes, sir.

Oh!

Get used to it.

RICK (growly voice): You'll never defeat me!

SAMANTHA: Hey, BJ!

And friend.

Uh, mind if I borrow your bike?

My cousin's visiting,

and we're gonna head down to the beach.

That sounds fun.

If you're deaf.

You can come if you want.

We can ride dutch.

Lisa's really cool. You'll like her.

Cool.

Uh, hello?

I am not wasting a perfectly good

summer day at the beach

with two lame girls. Well, don't come then.

Stay here and play with your little plastic dolls.

GIRL: Sam! Come on!

Let's blow this pop stand!

Hey!

I'm Lisa.

Uh, BJ, you coming?

Yes, he is.

I am. Both...

W-We are...

definitely coming.

Both of us.

* My body's mind has awakened... *

WOMAN (over P.A.): Deli, line one.

Deli, line one.

Roger?

Susan.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

Well, Janet started her new job today.

Temping at the Daily Sun typing pool.

Wow. She-She didn't mention that.

Well, it's just until I find something.

In the meantime, I'm giving her a hand around the house.

Tonight, it is... Chicken Kiev.

Whatever that is.

(laughs)

Let me help you.

I-I make it all the time.

It's pretty simple.

It really just consists

of chicken breast with butter and parsley inside.

Yum.

So, you just lay the chicken breasts out like this,

and then you season with

salt and pepper.

Helps if you rub it in.

So, uh, Ricky tells me you guys had an interesting time

at the cabin last weekend.

Apparently, Laurie ran away?

Yes, she did.

Do you remember, uh, the day of the scavenger hunt,

the guy at the grocery store

who was collecting signatures with Laurie?

Her teacher, right?

Yeah, and apparently, much more.

Wow. You're kidding.

Uh-uh.

I miss school.

(both laughing)

Well, Bruce didn't take it quite so well.

It's not easy for him to see Laurie

growing up.

And it doesn't help that they're both so stubborn.

(laughs)

Oh, I know all about stubborn.

Yeah. Janet has got herself convinced

that I'm smack in the middle of a midlife crisis.

Who knows?

Maybe she's right.

Maybe we're both having one.

No, I, uh...

I-I... I think I got you beat.

I'm standing in an apron

making Chicken Kiev in the middle of the day

while my wife's out earning a living.

(laughs)

Well, if it's any consolation,

you look very cute in that apron.

Susan...

why did you, uh, call the other day?

From the... from the cabin that afternoon?

Were you looking for Janet?

No.

You know, I called you back

later that night, but

there was no answer.

We were out looking for Laurie.

When I was skipping rocks--

or trying to--

Well, I-I-I brought one

back for you.

It's at home.

Susan, there's something I need to say to you.

JANET: Honey, I'm home.

Ugh!

What a day I had.

Susan! What...

What are you doing here?

Oh, Janet, I-I was just, um...

She came to help me with dinner.

That is so sweet.

Oh, Roger, I'll take over.

Actually, we're just about

finished. Um...

the chicken's in the oven,

and, uh, I have to run.

Oh, uh, well, um...

Congratulations on your new job!

Oh.

SUSAN: Sorry about the fish sticks.

I ran out of time running errands today.

No, it's fine.

Is it okay if I borrow your poker chips?

What for?

We're playing cards with Sam.

Finally, some kid other than Rick.

Rick'll be there, too, and Sam's cousin.

Oh, who's this boy Sam?

Sam is actually Samantha

who lives next door.

Though I-I haven't met her cousin.

Her name's Lisa.

She's our age, too. I think.

Double date, huh?

That a boy.

Don't lose any chips.

Or anything else.

Do you remember those days?

Everything so new and exciting.

All those firsts ahead of him.

Do you think our firsts are all behind us?

What do you mean?

First love,

first child,

first home.

Our 14-year-old son is on a date tonight,

and we're sitting in the kitchen eating fish sticks.

What would you like to do?

Maybe a movie?

Sitting in a dark theater, not talking?

Right.

I guess I could get out the Scrabble.

Yeah, that sounds like a night with the Thompsons.

Well, Trina invited us to go

dancing with them tonight.

Really?

Yes, but I told her that tonight was about you and I

spending quality time together, so...

Quality time doesn't necessarily have

to mean alone time, does it?

(laughs)

Hey, hot mama.

You ready to get down tonight?

You know it.

(phone ringing)

Hello?

Nope. Just about.

Can you be here in a half hour?

Great.

You think Bud can add two more names to the list?

I like where your mind's at.

Who was that on the phone?

Susan and Bruce.

They've been, um, having some rough times

connecting to each other lately.

Thought it might be nice to take them out

and show them a good time.

Oh, you did, did you? (laughs): Mm-hmm.

How good a time are we talking?

Hmm.

DOUG: Press down on the clutch and slide the gear shift forward.

You mean the toilet plunger.

Okay, gently ease up on the green sponge

while simultaneously pressing down

on the pink one.

Don't be shy.

You're just really gonna...

I'm not shy. I'm humiliated.

You just smashed into that Rolls Royce

that's right in front of you.

Fancy neighborhood you live in.

Okay, start over.

Turn the car on.

No. You forgot to switch into neutral.

Maybe this would be slightly less embarrassing

if we were actually practicing in your car?

No one gets behind the wheel

without passing a few preliminaries.

Here.

Right foot on the brake, left foot on the clutch.

Okay, slide the gear into first.

Okay, now, ease up on the clutch

while simultaneously pressing your right foot down on the gas.

Now, uh...

Or you could slide into second.

I do believe you're getting the hang of it, Laurie.

You really are a quick learner.

Uh, it helps to have a good teacher.

So, how was work today?

Not what I expected.

You should see how disorganized the place is.

And so far, I can find no redeeming qualities

in the head boss, Mr. Malone.

Well, first days are never easy. I'm sure you can handle it.

I am handling it.

As a matter of fact, they offered me

a full-time position. RICK: Please tell me

that doesn't mean Dad's cooking dinner

from now on.

I can't eat this.

Roger, how long did you bake the chicken?

I forgot to set the timer.

Are you wearing your father's cologne?

Dad said it was okay.

Rick and BJ have a double date tonight.

With girls?

We're just playing cards. JANET: No, no.

No. I don't want you gambling.

I already told him he could go.

Well, now I'm telling him he can't.

Well, so who wears the pants

in this family anyway?

'Cause I know who wears the apron.

Rick!

How long are we going to live

in this bizzaro world? Just go, Rick.

Took you long enough.

(door closes)

I'm gonna make us something edible.

(sighs)

I was trying to help, Janet.

If you want to do something for this family,

you can start by making a real effort

to try and find a new job.

I have been.

How?

By sitting around dreaming up the perfect career?

There comes a point when you have to stop wishing

and start doing, Roger.

(sighs)

Go watch TV.

I'll call you when dinner's ready.

TRINA: Tom, get over here.

TOM: Hold on, don't start without me.

(Trina laughing)

Okay, it's called "The New Yorker."

Now, it looks a lot more complicated

than it really is, so just follow us.

Okay, five, six, seven, eight.

* Do a little dance (laughing)

* Make a little love Oh, no.

* Get down tonight

* Get down tonight Uh...

Yeah, no, I don't...

I don't think I can do that.

Well, if I can do it, you can do it, come on.

Come on, Bruce, at least give it a try.

Trina, help the poor guy out.

Come here, handsome.

Ready?

All right.

TRINA: One, two, three.

Okay.

(laughing): Five, six, seven... Not bad, right?

You're great.

BRUCE: Four, five, six, seven.

Bud! Bud!

Right this way, mama.

Thank you.

Decker, party of four. We know the owner.

Tommy D, you made it.

How about this, huh?

Come on in.

Step aside, pal. No, man.

Larry, get this guy out of here.

Hey!

WOMAN: Hey, leave him alone! MAN: Cool out, man!

Uh, you think that's good for business?

Come on in.

You tell me.

WOMAN: Hey, Bud, let me in.

* Boogie fever

* Ooh, ooh * You've got to boogie down

* Uh-huh-huh, just give me some * * Ooh, ooh

* Boogie fever

* Ooh, ooh * I think it's going around

Drinks are on the house.

Tell them you're with me.

Ladies, allow me to show you around.

We'll catch up with you boys later.

Hello, Bruce.

Let's get a drink.

(sighs)

No offense, but I don't think I'm ever going

to pass my driving test this way.

You're probably right.

Unfortunately, the only other option

is getting in the car with my dad.

What's wrong with that?

Are you serious?

You met my father.

I didn't think he was all that bad.

Everything always has to be his way,

and if it's not, it's wrong.

He's totally unreasonable.

He didn't seem so unreasonable when he let you

go with me last weekend.

He's strong-willed.

I can think of someone else

I know who's like that.

I'm not like my father.

I'm not saying there aren't differences,

believe me, but...

One of the things I first noticed about you

was how willing you were to learn.

So, maybe you should think of this

as an opportunity to learn a little more about your dad.

Disguised as a driving lesson?

(chuckles)

It's a win-win.

Mm.

(disco music playing)

Yeah! Yeah.

It's good to see you and Susan

out and about again.

Yeah, it is good to be out and about.

(music playing, women laughing)

(laughing): Man.

Every night is an adventure with you two.

TOM: I'm glad you appreciate it.

Hey, pretty lady.

Uh, I better go and take care of this.

Relax.

Look how sexy our wives are.

Every guy on the dance floor

wants to be with them.

Wait, except the ones who want

to be with each other.

Right.

Hey.

Excuse us, gentlemen,

but I think I'd like her all to myself.

Lucky you.

It's best to browse before you buy.

Oh, I'm not shopping.

Well, they don't know that.

This is lame.

Let's make it more interesting.

You want to up the ante?

So to speak.

Strip poker.

Yes! I don't know.

Samantha?

Why not?

All right, ladies.

Get ready to get naked.

(inhaling deeply)

Now, that's a party I can get down with.

Who wants a bump?

Yeah, I think we're good.

BUD: You sure?

We're sure.

Trina...

You don't happen to have anything, uh, else,

do you?

Perhaps something a little smoother?

* I just want to bump with you

* I just want to bump with you... *

Quaalude, anyone?

Yeah, why not?

To enjoying each other.

Yep.

I call.

Flush.

Oh! (BJ laughing)

BJ: Full house.

(girls laughing)

SAMANTHA: Oh, wow.

Take it off.

No way! You cheated!

I didn't cheat. She just didn't

tell you her brother plays tournaments in Vegas.

He taught me the basics.

(all but Rick laughing)

What, what's the matter, Rick?

LISA: You got something to hide, or is it

that you have nothing to hide?

(laughing)

No way, I won these fair and square.

Come on, Rick, it's a joke.

Yeah.

Ha, ha.

Can I have my pants back now, please?

You're kind of cute when you're mad.

(laughs)

You want to go inside?

(door opening)

(laughing)

* Do the things, ah, do the things *

* That we like to do

* Do a little dance, make a little love *

* Get down tonight, get down tonight *

* Do a little dance, make a little love *

* Get down tonight, get down tonight *

May I? (laughing)

* Same place, same time

* Where we can get together

* And ease up our mind

* Oh, do a little dance, make a little love *

* Get down tonight, get down tonight *

("Hawaii Five-O" theme playing)

Roger...

I'm sorry I jumped all over you.

I know you tried with dinner.

It's okay.

You had a long day.

Yeah. I did.

(sighs)

(sighs) Janet.

Are you happy?

What do you mean?

It's not a trick question.

We're going through a rough patch.

It'll pass.

And what would it take to make you happy?

Today, right now.

What would make me happy would be for you

to find a good job that makes you happy.

That's it?

Once that happens, everything will fall back into place,

and we can go back to exactly the way things used to be.

You'll see.

(Janet yawning)

Uh, I'm going up to bed.

You coming?

You go ahead.

I'm, uh... I'm gonna finish the show.

(disco music playing)

(whooping and laughter)

WOMAN: I love it.

("Kiss You All Over" by Exile playing)

* I want to kiss you all over... *

SUSAN: Oh...

(chuckling)

My God, it's so hot.

* I want to kiss you all over... *

(sighs) We do have a pool.

Shall we all head back for a dip?

* All over again

* I want to kiss you all over... *

* Till the night closes in

* Till the night closes in *

* Till the night closes in

* Yeah, love

* I want to kiss you all over.

Show me what you got.

No, you show me.

I win.

(Samantha chuckles, door opens)

Rick, where are you going?

What happened?

Absolutely nothing.

What a blowhard.

Sam... don't.

It's okay, I lost.

I don't want you to.

Susan, wait.

You forgot these.

Again.

(chuckles)

(Trina chuckles)

Thanks so much for tonight.

We had a really good time. It was

our pleasure.

(door opens)

That was fun, right?

Yeah.

Let's go home.

(typing)

Good morning.

Good morning, Henry.

Where are your to-dos?

Done. MALONE: Henry.

What's going on?

What do you mean? This coffee.

W-What's wrong with it, sir?

It's good. Henry told me

exactly how you like it, Mr. Malone.

You're all caught up, I see.

Yes, sir, Henry stressed how important it is

to stay on top of things at the Daily Sun.

Well...

keep up the good work.

With all due respect, if you touch my rear

one more time, my husband will come down here and kick yours.

Right.

(clearing throat): Well...

get back at it.

Some people need

to be reminded of their manners.

TOM: Look at you.

Up and at 'em and ready to go, even after a wild night.

(chuckles)

You are so good.

I was just about to pay you the same compliment. Hmm.

(both moan)

(sighs)

Bud called. Hmm?

He wants to know if we're investing in the club.

Tom Decker--

jet pilot by day, Jet club owner by night.

(chuckles)

Little on the nose, don't you think?

Yeah, but if this place takes off...

...it might open up some new doors for us.

How so?

Well, I never said I wanted to be a pilot forever,

and you know how much I hate leaving you.

I like that this gives us some options for the future,

but it's your call...

and technically it's your money. (clicks tongue)

Babe, what's mine is yours,

you know that,

and I like the idea of diversifying.

You're the boss.

You can order me around

anytime you want. Well,

in that case...

(both chuckle)

(both moaning)

(music playing)

Hi.

Hi.

I brought you and Lisa some Pop-Tarts.

Oh, she's still asleep.

(chuckles)

I guess Rick really wore her out.

(laughing): Gross.

Did you see his face when he came out of your house?

Yeah, it was pretty red.

Did you talk to him?

Not yet, but, um, I had fun last night.

Thanks.

Me, too.

* Let's go cruisin' on a summer night... *

(chuckles)

BRUCE: Susan, Laurie and I are going out for a driving lesson.

We'll be back in a few hours.

That's great.

Good luck.

(door opens)

(door closes)

(sighs)

ROGER: So how was your card game last night?

Dumb.

Girls ruin everything.

(chuckles)

Well, not the right girl.

(chuckling): Like who, Mom?

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing. You're the one who married her.

That's right, I did.

You know, you, uh,

you don't have to rush into anything, Rick.

Don't worry about finding a girl yet.

Take your time and... and be selective.

And, hey...

Don't ever settle.

Okay?

Yeah.

Sure, Dad.

BRUCE: Hands at ten and two.

All right, what comes next?

I check my mirrors and my blind spots.

No, no, n-no.

You signal that you're pulling out.

Good.

Now you check your mirrors and your blind spot...

and if there's a big enough opening,

slowly pull into traffic.

Stop! (brakes screeching)

What?! What's wrong?

You almost pulled right out in front of that car.

Dad, that's like a mile back there.

(horn honking) I have been driving longer

than you've been breathing.

I think I know a little more about it.

(sighs)

Why do you think I'm always wrong?

You think I'm wrong about Doug,

you discount my political views,

you won't even let me pull out into traffic.

We both know that you don't have all the answers.

Just look at you and Mom.

Okay, no matter what you think you've seen,

you do not know everything

that goes on between your mother and me.

I'm not sure you do either, Dad.

You don't have to worry about me.

I can take care of myself.

(sighs)

I know you can.

Do you know how proud I am of you?

You are smart a-a-and beautiful and...

(chuckles)

funny.

("Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by Carole King playing)

No... Dad, I didn't know.

* Tonight you're mine completely... *

Then that is my fault...

and I am sorry.

* You give your love

* So sweetly...

Me, too.

Come on.

I think it's time you got that license.

* Of love is in your eyes...

(knocking on door)

Roger.

What are you doing here?

* Tomorrow...

Is anyone home?

No.

Come on in.

* With words unspoken...

Yesterday in the kitchen, I was trying to tell you something.

* You say that

* I'm the only one...

What is it?

* But will my heart

* Be broken?

* When the night meets the morning sun? *

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