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and what if we were to offer you a small...a finder's fee

for persuading your clients to go with us?

That'd be between you and me, of course.

And I'd really love to find a way to make this work.

Fair enough, yeah.

We'll talk then.

Okay, thanks.

Damn.

Didn't make the deal?

Do you have to do that now?

Mr. Carsley's coming in this afternoon

and he wants to see 30 offices filled with holiday cheer.

Every one of them has someone like you telling me

to come back later.

Well, I could make Mr. Carsley happy.

Or, I could make you happy.

Who do you think it's gonna be?

Just try not to make too much noise, would you?

'Tis the season to be jolly, Mr. Pressman.

Lighten up.

When I make this month's quota I will lighten up, 'til then--

Bah humbug.

I mean--

I've been working on it for months.

I even promised Russ a little private kickback, but--

I can't close it.

Ah, it could still come through, you can never tell.

I am just worried about the promotion.

Your promotion is safe, dude.

You know something?

Jack--

You've been dating the boss's daughter for 3 months,

I know it,

the department head knows it. Even human resources knows it.

It's just dating.

Yeah, but that could change, right?

I mean, aren't things getting serious?

I mean, you know...

Well, there you go.

As long as that possibilities out there,

nobody's gonna block your promotion.

But, you are gonna propose though, right?

Ahg, uh, yeah, eventually.

Okay, I mean, I-- look-- We have a great time together.

Can't ask for more than that,

and her parents are loaded!

Hello! It's a match made in heaven.

Can we play?

Please.

Well, there's simply so much to be done,

I keep forgetting how much, uh, work it takes.

Mother tries to outdo herself every year.

Started off, simply enough, Do you remember, Drew?

A lunch at the Country Club, wasn't it?

Mhmm, for 25 of our friends and then it just grew.

(laughs)

What are we up to this year?

Mmmm 200 last count.

Surprised we even know 200 people.

(small chuckles)

Don't be silly, they're all our friends,

they'd be devastated if they weren't invited.

(laughs)

Mother's rented the ballroom at the Sadler this year.

Oh!

Well, they've been biding for the past 5 years,

thought I'd give them a chance.

Now, the events manager at the Clarendon's

going to be devastated.

But, I told her I thought the hotel

had been cutting corners on food last year.

I notice those sorts of things.

I bet you do.

You seem like the kind of person who's

passionate about the details.

Exactly.

You can't take your eye off anybody for a second.

Now, naturally, you're invited this year, Jack.

Unless you're going home for the holiday's.

No, no, Kansas is a little far for a 4-day weekend.

Oh, good.

Demi'd be devastated if you couldn't make it.

Now, we've flown over Kansas before, haven't we dear?

I suppose so, it's the most common route.

You should stop by sometime, really nice people.

Well that must be a consolation.

Pass the wine, please.

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(laughs)

That's good!

(laughing)

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Oh right, the guy in the real estate signs.

I've passed by him dozens of times.

He's probably just a friend.

They looked like they were more than friends.

Okay, a really good friend.

It's not funny, Rick.

Well...what do you want me to say?

Did you give her your varsity letter?

Are you pinned? Are you an item?

Do you have an understanding?

Have you plated your troth?

...Whatever that means.

No.

Then she can go out with other guys, you date other women.

Yeah, just a couple of times.

It's not the number of times that counts.

Now face it, Demi is very beautiful and very rich,

As long as you're not gonna commit to her,

she's gonna get other offers, so do something.

The guy can outspend me 20 to 1.

Yeah, but you're better looking!

At least I think.

I mean, I've never seen Walt Marklin in three dimensions.

Look, the only thing he's got over you is money.

So get some, max out your credit cards, hit your mother up,

win the lottery, anything.

But do something!

You're right.

You're absolutely right.

I gotta win this.

That's my boy.

How you gonna start, huh?

Yeah-- no it came in this morning.

I've actually never been to the Sadler.

Oh, we've gone there for years, it's a tradition in our family.

The Grand Ballroom, wow,

guess I'll have to brush up on my waltz, huh.

Oh, well, we'll be doing the foxtrot, the quick step,

and of course all the Latin dances.

You really are... ballroom dancing.

(giggles) Yeah, of course, we've always done it, it's a--

Tradition in your family, of course.

Mhmm.

Now when you say foxtrot and the quick step,

there are only some people that actually know how to do it?

Oh, well, not in our circle, ballroom dancing is--

A tradition in your family, I should've known that.

Well, don't you like dancing?

Hmm--No, love it, can't get enough!

Crazy about it, come on.

Than why haven't we gone dancing?

You wanna go dancing?

Yes!

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What's wrong?

No, I just, I-- my back.

Did a heavy work out at the gym, I'm fine.

Okay, you wanna sit down?

No, no-- I wanna dance.

Okay.

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Okay, this is ridiculous, you're in pain, come on--

Let's sit down.

(laughs)

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I'm sorry.

Don't be silly, we'll come back when you're feeling better.

You know, Jacky, I want the first waltz

to be with you at the Christmas party.

It will, you're on the top of my dance card.

Yeah, it's girls who have the dance cards.

I knew that.

(laughs)

Get caught in the rain last night?

The rain?

Yeah, in that freak storm we had.

No, no, I was fine, Walter had his car.

Walter?

Yeah, Walter Marklin took me out for dinner.

Ahh.

He's an old friend of the family's.

Right, tradition, yeah.

What?

Nothing.

There's no reason I can't date other men.

No, of course not.

Well, are you angry?

Nope.

Alright, cause you know, it's not like we're engaged

or anything.

(laughs)

You want a drink?

Yes, please.

Okay.

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Euf.

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And back, and front, and back, and front.

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Back.

Good.

Front, back.

Don't look at your feet.

Front...back... front...back.

Front.

Okay, you need to alternate, so front, and then back, okay?

You work on the basic step for a few more minutes.

Eddie?

Yes?

Can you watch for me please?

Hi, there.

I'm Christine Davis, can I help you?

Hey, I'm Jack, I need to learn how to dance.

Oh, okay, well, we've got a series of lesson plans

to choose from.

Good, I was hoping you could sort of, maybe, just...

teach me tonight if you have time.

(laughs)

It's not really something you learn in one class.

Oh, it's not just kind of moving around to music?

Yeah, and learning the piano is just pressing down

on those black and white things with your fingers.

Point taken.

How long will it take?

Well that depends, do you want to learn to foxtrot,

samba, salsa, waltz...?

Actually, they all kind of look a little silly.

Why do you wanna take dance lessons?

I need to dazzle people at a Christmas party.

Why don't you learn some card tricks?

That's funny.

Listen, I teach ballroom dancing.

If you wanna learn how to dance, give me a shout.

Otherwise, I'm in the middle of a lesson.

Sorry, I didn't mean to get off on the wrong foot.

I need to learn to waltz.

Okay, would you like to learn a specific routine?

Or learn the dance you can waltz with anyone?

I need to learn so I don't make a fool of myself

at a Christmas dance in less than 3 weeks.

Well then, it'll take 3 weeks.

If...

Yes?

If you're any good at it.

I played tennis in college, I can move.

You play tennis with someone strapped

to the front of your body?

No, although that sounds like a lot of fun.

Okay, well, in ballroom dancing, you need to lead

your partner in a series of complex steps

using only your body to tell her what to do.

How am I gonna do that?

Through technique.

It's a skill that you have to learn.

Great, let's do it.

Okay, they're every other night.

How about every night?

You need to practice.

When do we start?

Fifteen minutes.

Perfect.

Sit and watch.

Right.

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Okay, put your arms up.

(clears throat)

Where's the music?

You're not ready for music.

Okay, walk forward.

I'll run into you.

You think so?

See.

How was I supposed to know you were gonna walk forward?

You told me to.

I'm trying to make a point.

Remember when I was talking about using your body to tell

your partner what to do.

And how do I do that?

Put your arms up.

Okay, now put some tension in these tennis-toned arms.

Very impressive.

Kay, and we call this tension tone.

Now walk forward.

How'd you do that? (laughs)

(laughs)

Now if you keep your frame right,

and you get a little springiness in your step,

then I have no choice but to walk backwards.

Okay. (laughs)

Good, okay, so you understand tone.

Now, the waltz step is in a box step, it's in the counts counts.

One, two, three. One, two, three...

One, two, three.

You step on every count.

You step forward with your left foot,

and I'm gonna step back.

Step forward, side, close.

Now, step back with this foot.

Side.

Close.

Front, side, close.

(together) One, two, three.

Step forward, side, close.

(together) One, two, three.

One-- We're dancing!

(laughs)

Kind of.

(together) One, two, three.

Front, side, close.

Back, side, close.

Don't look at your feet.

If I don't look at my feet, I mess up.

No, you're messing up because you're looking at your feet.

Okay, I think that we're good for our first lesson.

Okay, practice that box step whenever you get a chance.

You want to practice it tomorrow night for at least an hour.

You wanna be so familiar with it, you don't need to think

about it, we call that muscle memory.

How'd I do?

You did fine.

Fine is what you say when you don't

put your dance partner in a body cast.

I mean, how'd I really do?

You did fine.

This is your first class,

you can't expect to master it in an hour.

I'll see ya in a couple days.

Goodnight.

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One, two, three. One, two-- two, three.

One--

(whispers) One, two, three.

One, two, three. One, two, three...

One, two, three...

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You're not supposed to look at your feet.

That's what Christine said.

Chrsitine?

My dance instructor.

I'm sorry, your dance instructor?

Apparently, something has happened in the last 24 hours.

Yeah, I took your advice.

Yeah, oddly enough I don't remember telling you

to become a dancer.

I'm going to Carsley's Christmas dance

and I am going to dazzle Demi.

Gonna sweep her off her feet. How's this for graceful, huh?

One, two, three...

Well, actually,

the robot in 'Lost In Space' was a little more graceful.

Awe, come on.

Just had my first lesson last night.

Hey, don't you think maybe taking

Demi out to nice restaurants,

buying her presents, uh, walks along the beach,

stuff like that might be more effective?

Yeah, Walt Marklin can out spend us on all of that.

So, we are going to beat him with grace, elegance,

and energy, my friend.

One, two, three...

Well, maybe after a few more lessons.

They sell books on learning how to do this, don't they?

One, two, three...

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(phone rings)

Russ.

Yeah, listen, we are right on track.

Yeah, legal's reviewing the papers

and once I get the 'okay' everything

should just go one, two, three.

(whispers) One, two, three..

Oh, sorry.

Yeah, no, they-- they pipe in these Christmas carols here

and it gets very distracting.

Sorry.

So, listen, once I here from legal,

I'll get right back to you.

Great.

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(whispers) One, two, three...

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One, two, three. One, two, three...

You've been practicing.

Yeah.

Good, huh?

Yeah.

Okay the thing is, is that you have it up here,

but you don't have it here.

You're thinking, you're not feeling.

Well, I'll think my way into feeling.

You can't do that anymore then you can

think your way into falling in love.

Well, what am I supposed to do here?

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Just listen.

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What am I listening for?

Don't talk.

Don't think.

Don't analyze.

Just listen.

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Do you hear that?

I hear the waltz.

But do you hear it with more than your ears?

Yeah, I've never been real good at the metaphysical thing,

can we just dance?

Alright, maybe I'm rushing things.

Eventually, you will get what I'm driving at.

Or rather you'll feel what I'm driving at.

Box step.

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That's good, Jack.

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Very good, Jack.

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Ah, still dancing, I see.

A lot to dance about today my friend.

Look at you.

(laughing)

Here we go, coming down.

Yup. Ugh, ah.

So, what's up?

Remember Russ Trombley?

Guy you've been trying to close since the beginning of time.

...I thought went to another company.

I got a call this morning, I got the account.

No way!

Yes. (laughs)

Entire city block being raised and rebuilt,

forty-million dollar project.

All the finance brokerage coming through us.

Awe, that's great!

You sure you don't wanna dance?

No, but I can see why you do.

That's the biggest deal Carsley's got in 2 years.

You're golden.

I've had some good days at Carsley's, this oughta convince

them that I'm worthy to marry their daughter.

My ship has come in my friend.

Eh, you won't forget your oldest friend

when you're on top will ya?

Never forget you Rob.

Y--You know it's Rick.

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Good morning, Eddie.

Hey, morning doll.

Mrs. Farnum coming in today?

Ah yes, the ever beautiful Mrs. Farnum,

three years of dance lessons, the woman still can't tell

the difference between a waltz and a tango.

I think you look like Fred and Ginger.

Really?

I think we look more like Fred and Gingivitis.

Hello?

Okay, what is it?

We're getting evicted.

What?

It says that they're tearing down the whole block

and that we have until December 24th.

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait!

You got a lease, right?

Well, dad and Mr. Bertoli were friends;

I don't think they ever bothered with a lease.

At least, I've never seen one.

Well, okay, what about when Bertoli died?

Well, I think that his heirs took over.

I don't know, I-- I've just been paying rent

to the same management company for years, Eddie.

Oh, Christine.

Come on, take a look around,

I mean this studio has been here forever.

Well, I don't think forever means anything

to the people that are tearing it down.

Yeah.

We're gonna fight it.

You bet your butt we're gonna fight it, enh ha.

What are we gonna do?

I don't know.

But I will think of something.

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Hey, Jacky.

Hey, what are you doing here?

That's not a very nice way to say, hi.

No...

Daddy told me about your big new deal!

Oh...

News travels fast, huh.

So...

Yeah, so--

So, where are we gonna go celebrate?

We will definitely have to do that.

We should go to Le Poulet D'Argent.

Oo, the Silver Chicken.

Well, it's the hottest new restaurant in town.

It's expensive isn't it?

Oh, daddy had accounting advance you part of your bonus.

It's sitting in your checking account, my idea.

(laughs)

So...

So, you're loaded sugar.

So, you'll take me to Le Poulet D'Argent?

I'll take you anywhere you wanna go.

(laughs)

But not tonight.

Why not tonight?

I can't, I have a previous engagement.

Why not just break it?

I wish I could, I can't.

Well, what is it?

I can't tell you.

Oh come on, tomorrow night sweetheart.

Let me take you out tomorrow night.

Well I don't know if I'm free tomorrow night.

C'mon, it's Friday night, date night. I'll take you anywhere.

We'll go clubbing, we'll go after-hour clubbing,

C'mon, I wanna really, I wanna take you out.

Well, I dunno, maybe tomorrow works out better anyways.

I was gonna have to cancel my plans tonight

to go out with you but this way I don't have to.

What are you doing?

(giggles)

Can't tell you.

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That's very good, Jack.

I can tell that you've been practicing.

Okay, so let's just start turning every so slightly

counter clockwise with each step.

What's wrong?

You're just stepping a little--

No, no, what's--

You seem funny.

Your eyes are all red.

You been crying?

I just got some bad news, that's all. I'm fine.

Oh, sorry.

It's okay anyway, the reason you're over stepping--

If you don't wanna do this, it's fine I get that.

I am so sorry, absolutely, you paid for your lesson.

Forget that.

Well then, honestly, teaching dance is the last thing in

the world that I feel like doing right now.

Well, then let's just say the hours done.

Thank you.

Jack--

Could we just talk for a second?

Sure.

I don't wanna lay all my troubles on you, but I just--

I really need to speak to somebody

who has some business experience.

And you seem like some sort of professional, right?

I'm sorry, what do you do?

I work for a financial planning company.

We hook up people who need money with corporations

that are looking to invest.

You're exactly the kind of person that I need to talk to.

Would you mind, just taking a walk with me?

Sure.

Won't be far, just across the street.

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Thank you.

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I tried to get the management company that I've been dealing

with to get me an appointment with the owners but,

they won't talk to me.

I guess they've got an offer that they can't refuse.

They're ripping down all of these buildings,

it's like ripping out the heart of the neighborhood.

Well, you know people in the old buildings they ripped down

to make these probably said the same thing.

I mean, that's the way cities are, you can't stop it.

Well, I can try.

I think you're wasting your time.

Well then, I'll waste my time.

Jack, this studio is the last thing that I have of my family.

Everything that I remember about high school has to do

with this place.

I mean we had some good dancers,

we had some bad dancers, (laughs)

and we had some really amazing dancers.

I couldn't wait for school to be done so that I could get here.

There are worse places to grow up, huh?

And it was also the last place that my dad saw.

It was tango night, which was my dad's favorite dance,

and we finished, and everyone applauded like crazy.

My dad bowed, and then he went to sit down in his chair and...

He had a massive stroke.

There was no warning signs.

But later, when I'd had some time to think about it,

I said, what a great way to go.

I mean surrounded by the people that you love the most.

Doing the thing that you love the most.

In the place that you love the most.

Listen, you'll find another studio, I'll help you.

But I don't want a new studio

and that costs money

and I don't really have a lot of money, so...

Look, this is a viable business, right?

Dance studios aren't exactly a cash cow.

I mean, I make enough money to pay the rent,

and Eddie, and me...

No savings?

I used them last summer to pay for the floors.

'Cause I never dreamt that this place wouldn't be here forever.

We'll think of something, okay.

What?

I don't know, but just let me think about it.

Thank you.

Anything that you can do, it would...

I would really appreciate it, Jack.

Well, we could dance.

Out here?

I mean, you owe me a lesson.

Oh, that's true, I do.

Alright, well.

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You promised to help her?

Didn't know what to say!

First thing that popped into your head was

'I'll help you fight this'.

I don't know-- I just, I'm smart, I'll figure it out.

Well, just tell her the truth.

Yeah that's-- that's certainly an option.

Oh, Jack.

I just need a minute, I need to find a way

to minimize the pain for everybody.

You're gonna rip down her studio,

how can that not be painful.

I didn't say eliminate the pain, I said minimize the pain, okay?

I'm good at finding a 'yes', you know.

Something that everybody can agree on.

You're gonna have to be more than good.

You have to be great.

I need to finish learning how to do the waltz in time

for Christmas too.

You do know there are hundreds of other

dance instructors in the city, right?

I like her, my friend.

Wait, wait.

Is something going on here?

No.

Are you having an affair?

You can't be having an affair unless you're married.

Don't play word games, you know what I mean.

Tell me there's nothing going on between you two.

There is nothing happening between us.

She's teaching me how to dance, that is all.

Okay, Jack.

There's nothing going on.

But I am saying this as a friend.

You are the top salesman,

and it looks like you're gonna marry Carsley's daughter.

Screw either of those up and you'll have two security guards

escorting you to the door while you're carrying

a cardboard box with your personal effects.

Everything is gonna be fine.

Ah, if you say so.

Thank you.

Don't they do beautiful food presentations here?

This is the t-bone?

Yeah, it's a deconstructed steak.

It's meant to be ironic.

Ah, that explains it.

Don't you like it?

I'm gonna savour every morsel, ironically, of course.

(laughs)

Well, everybody comes here.

It's so dark, how can you tell?

(laughs)

I love it here, I could eat here every night.

That's how you stay so slim.

(giggles) Awe, that's sweet.

You know, they also cater for Bar Mitzvha's and weddings.

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(on phone) Carsley Investments.

Hi, could I speak with Mr. Pressman please.

(phone rings)

Hello.

Hi, is this John Pressman?

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(quiet scratchy voice) Umm, yes, I'm his assistant,

uh, can I take a message?

I'm sorry, I can barely hear you, can you speak up?

I'm sorry, I have terrible, terrible laryngitis.

Oh, I'm sorry, I need to speak with John Pressman,

it's about the Trombley project.

He's on the other line.

It's okay, I can hold.

One moment.

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Rick!

If you can make sure that's done by Monday.

Hey!

You have to pretend to be me on this call with Trombley.

What?

It's Christine she wants to talk about the project

I'm afraid she's gonna recognize my voice.

You haven't told her yet?!

Would I be panicking if I had?

Well, it's a great opportunity to clear the air so...

Absolutely. Later.

Promise.

Later.

Well, sorry, I'm not doing your lying for you.

Just this once.

Nope, sorry.

(in british accent) How do you do?

So kind of you to have invited us.

What are you doing?

I played the lead in 'My Fair Lady'

in high school I have this accent perfectly.

(British accent) John Pressman.

Hi, uh, this is Christine Davis.

Are you the gentleman that's in charge of the Trombley project?

Yes well, I-- I'm, well, we here at Carsley Investments

we are responsible for the... financial portion of the--

the project, yes.

Okay, but you're an important part

of the project going forward?

Well.

Yes rather.

Okay well, I want you to know

that you're tearing my dance studio down.

Oh.

Well, hmm.

That's not really my decision now, is it?

We-- we don't, make the plans, as I said we, we--

We are merely involved in the financing, my dear.

It's the same thing.

Without the financing the project wouldn't go forward.

I want you to know that I'm gonna fight you.

Because this is my life that you're destroying.

Yes, well, well, certain decisions just can't, can't--

Can't be altered sometimes, you see?

Please.

People make decisions,

decisions don't make themselves,

and they need to be responsible for them.

Yes, yes.

Well I, I assure you my role in this project is minimal at best.

Fact is, that you have a role.

And that means that you are part of the problem.

Well I, I'm not denying I have had a hand in it, yes.

That's true my dear.

Mr. Pressman, please--

Haven't you ever loved a place so much that it--

It just feels a part of you?

Well.

Yes, I mean, the home I grew up in with my mother,

she's still there, yes, that was quite dear to me.

Okay, so then, you know what I mean!

I can't even think about this place being torn down without

getting an ache in the pit of my stomach.

Yes, my dear, I can hear how upset you are.

And it is a part of my heritage and I am not giving it up.

But as I said really this is out of my hands, my dear.

Okay, well then fine take this as a warning.

I am not just gonna lie down and let you people walk all over me.

No one is expecting you to.

I'm gonna do whatever it takes.

Yes, and I'm sure you will and just, just for the record, I--

I am terribly, terribly sorry that things are turning

out this way, my dear.

I-- I really am.

Well, thank you.

I didn't mean to imply that it was all your fault.

No-- No.

I understand.

I just...

I know that it's not, I'm just--

I'm calling everybody that I can on this.

And that is certainly your right my dear.

Well, thank you for speaking with me Mr. Pressman.

My pleasure.

For what it's worth,

I think you genuinely understand what I'm going through.

I do my dear, I do.

Anyway, as you said, call any time, always here.

Okay, I will.

Thank you, Mr. Pressman.

Ta.

Buh-bye.

That's a very nice and decent lady.

Yes, she is.

She doesn't deserve what you're putting her through.

You know the project's gonna happen, now she needs to know.

Okay, I get it.

What exactly's going on here?

Nothing!

I told you, she's my dance teacher.

No, no, no, I know all that, but you're one of the most

determined people I've met,

nothing gets in the way of your deal.

I can tell, Christine doesn't have two cents to rub together,

but for some reason you can't tell her that she's

out on the street in a couple of months-- Why?

I don't know.

I go in there and I'm planning to tell her,

and then suddenly we're... moving around the room

and I don't say anything.

The words don't come out.

You know what it sounds like.

You know we were dancing on the street last night?

What?

Yeah.

Under a streetlamp. In New York.

Waltzing around.

I think that's probably some sort of citable offense.

I don't mean to tell you about your life,

but you know what this is all beginning to feel like, right?

And I heard music. I swear I heard music.

Okay that's it, Jack, face the facts--

(phone rings)

Russ!

Hey.

Checking up on me? (laughs)

You know I'm working on it 24/7.

One second please!

(whispers) This is gonna take a minute.

Yeah, listen, I couldn't be happier

with the way we're progressing.

Everything is right on track.

Yeah.

*

*

Sorry. (clears throat)

You were dancing better two nights ago.

Sorry.

Are you okay?

Yeah, no, I'm sorry, I just--

Yeah.

I just have some stuff on my mind.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry, Jack.

Let's just take a break.

You know, I've just got this situation and I've gotta...

Thanks...

Figure out some way to handle it.

Diplomatically.

You know, I was talking to this John Pressman guy today.

Yeah?

Talk about diplomacy.

He's the finance guy on this re-development project

and I called him ready to give him an earful.

And he just, respectfully listened to everything that I

had to say and even though I know that we're on opposite

sides of the issue, I felt, encouraged after our call.

Did you?

Yeah, I mean, he didn't come right out and say

it was a stupid idea to fight it so, I mean, maybe there's hope.

Yeah, no, but I mean you know these guys,

what's it-- Pre-- Pressman?

I mean, these guys they're not gonna come right out and say no.

They're very, they're very diplomatic.

Well, he seemed sincere.

Right, no, well, I mean he may be a-- a great guy,

but he might not have any ability

to compromise the situation.

Right.

Seven and--

I think I'm gonna file a legal suit.

Ow!! Eugh.

Sorry.

It's okay.

(whispers) Sorry.

Yeah I'm not--

I'm not sure that you wanna involve, involve lawyers.

You know, they'll just, they'll bleed you dry.

Right.

Seven and--

Well, at least they know what to say, and what questions to ask.

I know nothing about that world, I'm at a total loss.

Unless...

And maybe this is over stepping...

Maybe you could call John Pressman for me?

Yeah, I mean, I'd be happy to, but I just don't know that

you need another voice in that conversation.

You're sidestepping, Jack.

I'm not.

Then why are we in the wall?

(laughs)

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked you.

No, no, please, I would, I would love to.

I-- I just don't know, you know, the tenant history,

I haven't seen any paperwork.

I have a whole box of stuff.

Do you?

Well then, sure, why not?

I'd be happy to take a look, give him a call.

Really?!

Yeah.

Oh, thank you!

Thank you!

I appreciate that so much!

Yeah.

I-- I mean.

This is what I do every day.

Here.

His number's 555-1273. I mean, I will write it down for you.

I'll remember.

Thank you so much Jack.

(shakes very full box)

Wow.

Great.

You promised to talk to yourself?

I'd make a phone call.

To yourself?

I know-- I know.

Well, you shouldn't do it on the phone

you should meet yourself face to face.

(British accent) Go on, take yourself to the pub

discuss it over a pint.

Hey-- Why stop there?

Why not challenge yourself to arm wrestling?

See, if you win the building gets torn down,

but if you win the building stays up, ah?

That's very funny.

Well, why would you tell her that?

I just-- I didn't wanna...

See her look sad.

Well, you think she looks sad now,

wait til she finds out you've been lying to her.

Lying to who?

No one, we're just, he's just exaggerating as usual.

We're just talking about the business stuff.

Oh. Business.

Still you shouldn't be lying.

Dinner tomorrow night?

Yeah! I'll call Renee and have her save us a good table.

Oh-- I can't.

Previous engagement?

Yes.

Look, it's a surprise.

For you.

Really?!

For Christmas?

Yeah, it's--

It's a Christmas surprise.

How about dinner Friday at Poulet?

Well, okay, but we're getting champagne.

Deal.

*

Hey, Rick. It's Jack.

You don't need to call me back.

Just wanted to let you know that um,

I was up most of the night trying to figure out what to do

with this whole Christine thing and... I know what to tell her

now, so, I have a lesson tonight and I'm gonna tell her then.

(doorbell rings)

Somebody's at my door.

Uh, anyway, I'm glad to get this off my mind, I am looking

forward to getting back to my life with no complications.

Surprise!!!

Merry Christmas!

Mom...

So, I was talking to Mrs. Leifshutz

You remember her?

No.

Sure you do!

Mrs. Leifshutz

No I, I don't remember a Mrs. Leebshuts.

Mrs. Leif-SHUTZ.

Uh, whatever mom I-- I don't remember.

You can say it 100 times but I'm not gonna remember it.

What about her?

So, I was talking to her and she said that it was so sad that

this was the first Christmas since your father's passing

and that we were going to spend it apart.

I know mom, I'm sorry.

I have been meaning to visit and come back.

No, no, no!

That's okay, I understand.

You're in a new job and working all the time,

but I'm just kicking around at home doing nothing,

so, that started me thinking

and I used to surprise you with some Christmas presents

when you were a little boy so I decided to, surprise you again!

Well, you certainly did!

You don't have any decorations up.

Yeah I have that.

What is that?

That's my tree.

Deconstructed.

Demi gave it to me.

Well--

She's not the, uh, sentimental type is she.

Avant garde you know that's, that's her thing.

If you're into art or creative stuff she's your person.

Uh huh.

That's very impressive.

It is. Yeah, isn't it?

She's amazing.

She's on the board of several museums, she put together this,

this orchestra for these inner city kids, who had nothing.

Yeah, she's incredible.

Well I'd-- I'd love to meet her.

Oh, she's so beautiful, I mean she's--

she could be a movie star if she wanted to, I'm telling you.

Jacky, you don't have to sell me.

No, I'm-- I'm not!

So, um, I'm assuming that she's going to be a part

of the um, the family?

Yeah.

I mean, yeah at some point.

Well, you know we have been seeing eachother.

Seeing a lot of eachother.

Mmm hmm.

Well then?

I haven't asked her.

Well, are you going to?

Yeah definitely, I mean I-- you know I'm, I think so.

Prob-- Soon.

Jacky you know I've never heard you sound like this before.

I mean you always knew what you wanted and went after it I mean,

that's one of the things that I always admired about you.

Actually, mom I'm a little confused about

a couple of things lately.

I just don't know what to think.

Well, what does your heart tell you?

My heart?

Yes!

Your heart!

Jacky we're talking about love here.

You can't think your way through this.

Do you love Demi?

We have a great time together mom.

We're very...

She's charismatic, she's cultured, she's beautiful

sexy, I mean, yeah, we have a great time together.

Why are you hesitating?

Okay, enough analysis, mom.

Okay, okay.

Do it your way.

Eventually I'll realize that you were right all along, right?

Why don't you let me take you out to dinner tonight?

Alright, great.

Oh, no I can't, I have a, uh, dance lesson tonight.

Well, you are full of surprises.

No, it's just for the company Christmas party

I have to learn to dance.

Oh!

Oh, wait, I have the perfect thing for you to wear!

Oh, mom I hope it's not one of those...

Oh, mom.

(laughs) Isn't it beautiful?

Where do you get these things year after year?

Mrs. Leifshutz knits them! Poor thing she doesn't have a lot

to do and she likes to keep busy.

Mom, I-- I'm not really sure how to break this to you but,

I don't still really wear that kind of thing.

People who appreciate Christmas, do.

*

Feel the rise and fall.

It's a lot to remember.

You shouldn't even have to remember.

Your body should just do it automatically.

I'll try.

Don't even try.

Just let it happen.

Your brain's gettin' in the way.

Turn your brain off.

Every time I've turned my brain off I've gotten in trouble.

Hi there, can I help you?

No-- no, I'm just watching.

Mom!

What are you doing here?

Well, I um, I found this card on the table and uh,

I figured this is where you must be.

So, um, I was taking my evening walk anyway

so, I thought I'd come and cheer you on.

Yeah...I forgot about the old evening walk.

(laughs)

Are you going to introduce us?

Mom, this is Christine, my dance instructor.

Christine this, is my mother.

Call me Jessica.

Very nice to meet you Jessica.

Likewise!

So, how is Jacky doing?

Uh, Jacky is doing very well.

Gee I haven't been to a parent teacher interview for years!

Well, in that case, um,

Jacky's a delight to have in the classroom.

He dresses very well.

He's polite and he plays well with others.

(laughs)

Christine would you join us for dinner tomorrow?

I'll cook.

I thought we were going out, mom?

I changed my mind.

I think we should just have a nice holiday dinner.

I would love to!

I mean, if that's okay with you...

Sure, that's-- that's great.

Wonderful.

Shall we say seven?

Seven sounds great.

Great.

Goodnight, mom.

Thank you.

*

Jacky?

And--

(laughs)

No, no, I just...

I just wish you'd asked, before you invited her over,

that's all.

Why?

Are you ashamed of where you live?

No, of course not.

I just thought...

Surprise!

Do you remember these decorations?

You-- you brought them all with you.

Well, there wasn't any point in decorating my house

if I wasn't going to be there.

Oh!

And I went out and got a little tree,

after you'd gone to your class.

I'm sorry it's so small but it's the best I could manage.

No, it's... It's beautiful.

You know what--

Why don't we put this away.

But if Demi comes over it comes back out.

Now, it's beginning to feel like Christmas!

It sure is.

Let me ask you a question, Jack. You like this place?

Oh! It's the hottest restaurant in town!

People love coming here!

Do you like it?

Personally?

I don't really like any restaurant where the plate

is heavier than the food.

Well, I couldn't agree more.

Don't know why I brought us here, force of habit.

You like it?

I loath it!

(laughs)

Did you know I was born and raised in Gary, Indiana?

No--

I always thought that you were...

Native New Yorker, family's been here for generations.

Yes.

Well, that's no accident, I've worked at that but no,

I started out with, nothing but ambition.

And um, somehow Clarice spotted me,

my rugged good looks I guess.

And we got serious, and she introduced me to the right

people and I made sure those introductions paid off.

Well, you're also great at what you do.

True.

But skill isn't always enough.

And you're gonna have to do the same thing Jack.

Demi will insist upon it.

And get used to places like this.

You'll be eating in a lot of them.

Crush that social circle.

Stay there long enough,

and people will forget you're from Kansas.

I'm not sure that I want them to.

Oh, yeah you do.

This is a very small world you're moving into.

We all know eachother, we're all we want to know.

Listen, you could be very happy.

You'll have a lovely home, a beautiful fascinating wife,

a full social calendar,

and the ability and potential to make

more money than you'll have ever dreamt possible.

That's the deal Jack.

And I just thought you should be aware

of the details before signing up.

I appreciate it.

Are you happy, sir?

Clarice and I make a, good team.

I live a comfortable life, I've gotten everything

I could have asked for.

If that's what you want Jack go for it.

Demi's mother and I will not stand in your way.

We'll leave that decision totally up to you two.

Thank you, sir.

Let's have some dessert.

(doorbell)

Hello.

Hi.

Come in.

Oh!

Oh, thank you!

Mom, Christine is here!

Christine!

Oh, hello.

So glad you could come!

Thank you.

Oh my!

What a beautiful sweater!

Oh!

I love it when people know how to embrace the holiday.

Well, Christmas is my favorite time of the year.

Can you believe I have an entire closet

full of sweaters just like this one.

Oohh!

I'm really glad that you invited me.

Um, I brought you a little something.

Oh! Thank you, that's so nice of you!

It's nothing its just a, Christmas ornament.

It's a Christmas lovebird.

My father bought it years ago

and we always hung it on the tree.

You don't like it.

No, uh, um, your father couldn't have bought just this one bird.

Well, yes, he did.

No, they were only sold in pairs.

Come with me!

You see I uh, I bought a pair of these for the first Christmas

that Jack's father and I spent together, and one of them broke

a couple of years ago and I was heartbroken

and now, the lovebirds are together again.

You did good!

And his father was standing in the middle of the department

store surrounded with this brand new video equipment trying to

get a magic memory on tape and

and Jacky is screaming,

I mean screaming in terror, on Santa's lap!

(laughs)

Look, Santa can be very scary.

How old were you?

Second year in college?

No! You must have been, no, you were much younger than that.

You must have been around...

Joking, mom.

Just joking.

Oh.

Whatever.

Anyone for coffee?!

That would be great.

Good!

Be right back.

Your mom is lovely.

Yeah.

She is.

She loves to laugh.

I see.

I still can't get over the lovebird.

I know!

That's freaky, right?!

If it was, passed down to you from your father

you sure you won't miss it?

No, I've got a trunk full of ornaments that he left me.

And if that lovebird can make somebody else happy

then they should have it.

Oh, believe me, it made my mother very happy.

Then it did what a Christmas present should do.

Is Demi as nice as Christine?

What?

Is Demi as nice as Christine?

Look mom that's, I dunno that's like apples and oranges.

Well, they're both young women aren't they?

Yes.

Then you should be able to give me a simple yes or no.

Okay then yes, she is.

Well then, when can I meet her?

I dunno I'll try and set something up.

Why is it that difficult?

No it's, it's not difficult, it's just, she's busy.

Does she work?

Nope.

What's she so busy doing?

I dunno she's just busy.

Ugh, how well do you know this girl?

Mother!

It's a legitimate question.

You hinted that maybe you're going to propose,

I'm just asking how well do you know the girl?

I know her very well.

She's a beautiful woman, you'll love her.

Well let me meet her.

Goodnight.

*

I am stuffed.

I couldn't eat another bite!

Well, maybe they'd let you take it home in a hamster bag.

(laughs)

Oh!

That is too funny! (laughing)

Oh, that's great!

What are you doing?

Oh, I'm tweeting what you said to all my friends.

You're just so precious!

Oh. Thanks.

Now I know where Jack gets his sense of humour.

You've gotta meet my mom! She's a total riot!

Really?

Oh, she cracks 'em up at the club.

Well, I look forward to meeting her.

Mommy?

Yeah, hi, I'm having lunch with Jack's mother.

The one from Kansas, yes!

Okay, she has to come to the Christmas party,

she is an absolute riot, you'll love her!

Okay.

Are you staying at Jack's house?

Yes.

Yes, she's staying at Jack's.

Okay.

She's gonna messenger you an invitation later today.

Oh, well that's not really necessary.

Okay love you, kisses! (kissing sound)

(laughs)

Oh.

Mother said she's thrilled she said she'd be absolutely

devastated if you couldn't make it.

Aw, well I don't really have the appropriate clothing, so.

Shopping?

Not a problem!

I know exactly where to take you!

Can we get the check?

Hey. How's it going?

Yup.

Fine. Keeping my head above water.

Barely.

I knew it'd be a lot of work.

She hasn't given up yet?

I have a whole file of her letters.

She's written to everybody involved in the project.

It's not gonna do any good.

No, it is not.

Nothing she can do is gonna stop it.

And there's nothing I can do either.

Order of eviction.

Well, that makes things real now doesn't it?

Yeah.

Trombley set the date for December 24th.

Christmas Eve.

Oh.

Sentimental, isn't he.

Least I could do is lose the paperwork.

That oughta buy her a few weeks.

Well, I guess that's some sorta Christmas present.

Yep.

You gotta tell her man.

*

*

Mom?

You okay?

What's wrong?

*

Oh, that's beautiful!

I know.

S--So, what's the problem?

Whoa.

I know.

I've never spent so much on a dress in my entire life.

I could have the house painted for that.

Mom, don't worry, I'll-- I'll give you the money for it.

No, I have the money Jacky I just don't feel right

spending that much money on one article of clothing.

Then... why'd you buy it?

Demi!

She took me from one store to another,

and all the clerks knew her.

And, and they brought me dress after dress

and after a while it just became a big blur

I didn't know what I was doing anymore.

Finally, she took me to this one store

and she found this dress and she said it was "Totally me"

and that she would be absolutely devastated

if I didn't wear it to the Christmas party.

She invited you to the Christmas party.

Yes!

And there was rock music Christmas carols blaring in my

ear and they put the, the charge slip in front of me

and I signed it, then we ended up

in this lounge where I had something called cosmos

and then I ended up back here and I, somehow, and...

It was just all one big blur.

Well.

You'll look great in the dress.

I am taking it back.

Why?

Because!

It's just-- it's too expensive.

It's just not me!

Ah, it's just a dress mom.

No, it isn't.

It would be like I'm changing myself

to get the approval of people I don't even know.

People I don't even care about.

And-- and maybe I'm being a little hard on Demi

but really she spends an aweful lot of time worried

about what people think of her.

No, I'm gonna just, take it back

and I'll find something else to wear to the party.

Mom, as a favour to me, would you let me buy it for you?

Demi is gonna, expect to see you in it.

Oh, no.

She won't even notice.

No! Mom-- (laughs)

She will.

Look, it's a different world here mom!

Remember when I was a teenager

and I used to do deliveries for dad?

And I would go to those, well, I thought they were mansions

and I would stand on the front stoop with my paper bags

and sometimes I would just wait a few minutes before I rang the

bell and I would just, look at the big house and the manicured

lawn and the, expensive cars in the driveway and...

I just wanted to be a part of that world.

Your father and I did the best we could.

No! No, mom.

You guys were the greatest parents imagineable.

Look, I know how hard it was to put me through college and...

the sacrifices that you made.

It wasn't a sacrifice!

I know that it was.

And you gave me unconditional love the greatest gift possible.

And I need just, one more little gift!

Even though you don't believe in it, I need your help.

Please.

But it's just so expensive!

Hey!

I wore your sweater.

(laughs)

Well, Demi does have good taste!

Doesn't she?!

So, you'll keep it?

If you think she'll be insulted.

Oh!

It is beautiful!

Hi.

Hi, Jack.

Are you ready?

Yeah, I'll just get this off.

You okay?

Yeah-- Oh yeah, it's just been a long day.

I have a lot of long days too, but,

I don't usually end up crying.

What's the matter?

I just realized I'm gonna be outta here in two weeks.

I'm not gonna win.

I went to talk to a lawyer this afternoon.

He's an old friend of my fathers.

And I showed him my notes from the phone calls

that I've been making and, you know what he said.

He said to do nothing.

In the movies the little guy always wins.

But I guess in real life

it's the guy with the biggest bank account that wins.

This is my home Jack.

I used to do my homework here.

At a little desk right there.

My father hung these mirrors when we first moved in.

My mom was pretty sure that he didn't know what he was doing.

I guess he did, huh.

They fell down twenty minutes later.

(laughs)

They had to call in a carpenter to fix everything and...

my mom was so upset.

And he just, took her by the hand,

and he walked her out into the middle of the dance floor,

and they just started to move.

I can still see them dancing.

Dancing made them feel better, huh?

Eddie said it was their therapy.

Well, then...

*

*

Wow.

You felt that.

I could tell.

Yeah I-- I certainly wasn't thinking anything.

And yet you did everything perfectly.

Congratulations, Jack.

You've learned how to waltz.

Uh, yeah, all right well that-- that's great.

Well, then I guess I'm um... ready for my, Christmas dance.

When is it?

Uh, two days.

Two nights, well, 48 hours.

Okay then, well then, thank you.

Uh, yeah, okay.

Uh, well, good luck.

It was a real pleasure teaching you.

Oh.

Right, okay.

Um...

Thanks.

Okay.

*

*

Uh, I-- I forgot my gloves.

Uh, I don't remember seeing your gloves.

Oh...

Ah!

There they are.

Ah, wouldn't wanna lose those.

(laughs)

Listen now that I'm back, I mean,

I know you probably had a long day teaching dance

but would you like to get a coffee?

Celebrate.

Celebrate?

Yeah, finding my gloves.

Or I dunno, finally learning to dance.

Just let me change my shoes.

*

It's getting late I was getting worried.

Yeah things went a little late

and then I walked home to clear my head.

Everything all right?

Um.

No.

I think I made a big mistake.

Well, is it something to do with your work?

Yeah, in a way.

Oh.

Well, I wouldn't worry too much about it, I mean,

not to say that your work isn't important,

but things have a way of working themselves out.

Not like life, huh.

I'm sorry, honey?

Oh, sorry mom, just-- just venting.

Jacky, come and sit by me. C'mon.

C'mon.

You know your dad worried about you something awful.

He did?

Yes!

Moving so far away from home.

I mean this place is like a, another planet.

Don't you laugh at me you know I'm right.

Oh, you're right.

You're right.

And he always knew that you would, be a success at whatever

you decided to do but after you'd been here for a few years

he worried that you were, maybe spinning your wheels a little.

I was.

It's taken me a lot longer to make it than I thought it would.

Well, take it from an old woman who loves you,

everything takes longer than you think it will.

I miss dad.

Mmmhmm.

He was the star of my life.

And you were the star of his.

Now, look, I will support you in whatever you decide to do,

Just--

Just make sure it's what you really want.

I will.

Well.

I haven't been up this late in years!

I'm gonna stay up a little longer.

Okay.

Not too long though.

Yes, mother.

Sorry, force of habit.

Goodnight, Jacky.

Goodnight mom.

*

*

Hey!

Hey.

You're in early this morning.

A lot to do my friend.

Wow, you're really gunnin' for that promotion!

Listen--

I need to run out.

Do me a favour, if anybody asks for me, tell them,

I'm out at the project.

Sure.

What are you up to?

Christmas shopping.

Sorta leaving it to the last minute, don't you think?

Well, I just decided what it was I wanted.

Okay, your secret's safe with me.

Rick--

Love or money?

What is this a teenaged girl's slumber party?!

Seriously.

Oh, c'mon guys don't talk about stuff like that.

If you had to choose, would you choose love or money?

Well, they're not mutually exclusive.

Well let's say that circumstances

are such that they are.

What's this all about, huh?

Just, hypothetical.

So, it's just something you started wondering about.

Yeah.

Well then, I'd say money.

Really?

Yeah, yeah, I don't work 50-60 hours a week for love,

and I can't pay off my hundred thousand dollar student loan

with tender moonlight kisses, so, yeah, I'll take the money.

Yeah-- I don't know that I can do that.

*

You okay, kid?

C'mon, lemme see them pearlies!

C'mon!

Oh!

Ho ho ho, look what I found.

Eh?

Remember her?

Oh, Eddie I loved her.

Aright, c'mon.

C'mon, give it up!

Give it up!

Thank you.

You're gonna be fine.

Okay.

*

*

Uh, where is he, Rick?

Uh, he's out at the big project that he's been working on.

Okay, I'll go find him there.

No! Wait!

Okay, truth, uh,

he didn't want anyone to know but he's gone shopping.

For what?

Uh, some Christmas gift.

I get the feeling it's a big one though.

That little devil, I bet you I know what it is!

You do?

I think he has a big surprise planned for tomorrow night.

Well, don't tell him I told you.

(laughs)

Your secret is safe with me!

Mom, you just about ready?

Wow, look at you!

Well, thank you!

Look at you!

You look great except for, oh, there we go.

You were right, Demi has great taste! That dress is fantastic.

(laughing)

I still think it's too expensive.

It's my gift to you. C'mon.

And it's rude to discuss the price of a Christmas gift.

Shall we?

*

Jack my boy!

Glad you could make it!

Good to see you, Mr. Carsley.

Drew.

Drew-- Good evening. Hi, this is my mother, Jessica Pressman.

Delighted.

Jessica, you have a very smart son, here.

Well, thank you!

And I'd like you to meet my wife Clarice.

So pleased to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

You have a delightful daughter.

Oh, you're too kind.

Jack!

Merry Christmas!

Hi, Jessica, you look fabulous!

Doesn't she!

You were the one that picked it out.

Yes but it looks, totally awesome on you!

Oh, you're sweet.

Rick, Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Mr. Carsley.

Rick.

Mrs. Carsley.

Now, please everyone, help yourself to cocktails

and there's some nibbles at the buffet table.

Have a wonderful time.

Thanks.

Thank you!

Buy you a free drink?

Just gonna steal you mother.

Okay! I'll see you soon!

So!

I heard somebody went shopping yesterday!

Oh. Rick tell you that?

Yeah, don't blame him I forced it out of him.

Listen, I gotta talk to you but, it's not really the...

Time or the place for that.

Oh, I don't know I think it's, kinda romantic.

Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention please.

I just wanna thank you all for being here tonight.

Drew and Demi and I look forward to the Christmas Ball

all year long.

So, to start things off this year, we have a special treat.

An exhibition dance.

Would you welcome Amanda and Adam,

doing their version of...

The mambo.

(applause)

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Oh my goodness!

(applause)

Aren't they wonderful!

Adam and Amanda.

Oh my goodness.

Did somebody just turn up the heat in this room?

So, maybe some of you aren't as good as that,

but Drew and I wanna see you up here trying.

So, to help brush up your waltzing, we've uh,

brought somebody in to instruct you,

give you a quick twenty minute dance lesson.

Please welcome, Christine.

(applause)

Hi everyone, Merry Christmas.

Um, I think I'm gonna start with the waltz, um--

Which many people say is the most romantic

of all the dances.

So, I think that the best way to start is just to,

show you how it's done and then, we'll break it down after that.

Does anyone wanna volunteer?

Anyone?

Um, okay, I'll just pick someone.

Uh, anybody?

How about, um, you?

Sir.

Go, Jack!

Oh yeah! Go!

(clapping)

This is your Christmas party?

It's a business thing.

I just found out these are the people tearing down my studio.

What are you doing here?

Just a guest.

Okay, so, we're gonna start with the box step.

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Slight variation.

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Just start rotating.

Quarter turn, every measure.

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(applause)

I didn't know that you could dance like that.

I-- I couldn't.

I took lessons.

That was my surprise for you.

That--

That was your surprise.

Ladies and gentlemen let's have another round of applause

for our surprise dancer Jack Pressman.

(applause)

I thought my surprise was an engagement ring.

I'm sorry, excuse me.

You're Jack-- John Pressman?

Christine--

So, you've been doing the financing this whole time?

No, no, please, I was trying...

Who is this woman, Jack?

Obviously nobody of any importance.

Demi--

Very important to cool down after dancing.

What is going on?

Demi, please, I am so sorry, it'll never work between us.

I-- I'm not the person that you want

I can never give you what you need.

You're dumping me?

I hope that you can forgive me.

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Jacky, no idea what's going on, but if you don't go after that

girl you're gonna regret it the rest of your life.

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Christine.

Go away Jack.

I need to explain.

What explanation could you possibly have?

You flat out lied to me.

I didn't mean to.

Of course you meant to.

You did it.

But I didn't-- I didn't know what else to do.

What? Telling the truth was never an option?

No.

I mean yes of course I could've--

Christine, I got caught up.

I got caught up in the deal and then when I met you I didn't...

I didn't wanna hurt you.

Because when we danced

I never felt anything like that...

In my life.

When I went to tell you every time I would picture you

walking out of my life forever and I couldn't do that.

So, I didn't say anything.

You expect me to believe that?

You've lied to me since, pretty much the beginning.

And now suddenly you're telling the truth?

Yeah.

And you're afraid that I'm gonna walk out of your life forever?

Yes.

Well your fears are well founded.

You should go because I have to pack.

Well you don't need to pack.

Now you're just being cruel.

No, you don't need to leave the studio.

Jack I can't take any more of your lies, okay?

No, the box you gave me, I-- there was a lease in it.

Well not a lease exactly but an agreement between

your father and somebody named Louis Bertoli.

Mr. Bertoli was my father's best friend.

And he was the owner of this building but...

I looked through that box and there was no agreement.

It's on the back of this photo, it was easy to miss.

What does it say?

It's a co-operative agreement between the two men,

saying that 5% of each month's rent

would go towards purchasing the property

and that would be completed in thirty years.

My father moved in here 35 years ago.

Well, you over paid.

But the point is-- the point is that you own the studio.

Why wouldn't the management company

or the owners say anything?

Maybe they just didn't know,

It's crazy two guys writing a contract like that

on the back of a photograph but it's binding.

I think that'll hold up in court.

Does this kill the development deal?

If you want it to.

I mean they're gonna come after you with a lot of money.

(laughs)

I would rather have my studio.

Jack.

This means your big promotion is...

Ah, well, there was no future for me at that firm so...

That's not right.

Anyway it's done, I already emailed a copy of the agreement

to Trombley so, he'll get that on boxing day.

Probably not the present he's looking for.

And the deal going south that's the end of Demi

and I but that-- that wasn't gonna happen anyway.

So, what are you gonna do?

I don't know.

I'll figure something out.

I mean there's-- there's something you could do

to help ease the...

painful transition period.

Okay.

Anything.

Yeah, it's very bright in here isn't it?

We could turn these lights down a bit.

(laughs)

Ah, yeah.

Do you have any music?

Maybe a waltz or something?

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How's that?

Does that work?

Ahh.

I know I'm unemployed and I, only know one ballroom dance,

but, I'm hoping you feel about me, the way that I do about you.

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