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Is Michael here?

Michael! No, Michael's not here. He hasn't been here in ages.

Well, if nowhere else he could be, I've called everywhere.

You know what? Let me just be direct.

Are you two having an affair?

No, of course we're not having an affair. I would have to be brain dead to

that mistake twice.

I mean, I'm not saying you're brain dead. You know what I mean?

God, look at me bursting in like this. I'm getting as bad as he is.

Under the influence of a Mancini, I completely understand. I am sorry for

disturbing you.

Oh, hello.

You must be Eve. Yes, hi. You must be Megan. I memorized all the names on the

mailboxes. Actually, my name's Jane Mancini, and I'm just visiting, although

used to live here.

Just a little bit of advice.

You might want to stay on your toes around here. I can count the survivors

one hand.

It was nice meeting you.

Hi, Peter. Hi, Jane.

Eve, hi.

Hi.

You know, I'd spoken to Amanda, and she mentioned, uh... Number seven. Oh, good.

So you took her up on our offer.

Oh, yeah, I love it. Kyle found me some furniture, and they gave me the first

month's rent free.

Oh, great.

Would you like some sushi? I can't get enough of this stuff. Oh, no, no, I've

eaten. I've eaten.

So... You know, the other night after you finished singing... I really

appreciated your compliment.

It meant a lot to me.

Oh. I was going to call you.

But I didn't have a number, so how could you?

Right.

Do you want to do something sometime tomorrow night?

Like what, a date?

Well, yeah, like a date.

Well, I'd love to.

Well, good then.

Enjoy your sushi.

Seven, right? Yeah, seven. See you then.

Okay, see you then.

What's so fascinating outside that window that you haven't heard a word

said in the last five minutes?

I mean, it's the same view, isn't it?

Are you kidding? This view is always changing.

It's a parade of human drama.

Here, come here.

I'll show you what I mean.

Ah,

cement, pool, mmm, bougainvillea. No.

the window across the way.

She vacuums in her underwear.

Oh.

This is kind of twisted, isn't it?

Hey, if they don't close their blinds, what's a landlord to do?

Hello? Amanda, you will never guess who just asked me out.

That hunky Dr. Burns.

Well, I accepted, of course, but now I'm like, I'm just totally losing it.

Laundry room as soon as you can.

You know what? I do all my investing through my broker.

Thanks.

You know what? I just remembered I have laundry to check on.

I snuck away early. Oh, well, unfortunately, we have company.

Hey, bro.

And I have laundry to check on. I'll be right back. What?

Oh, flowers for me. You know, you really shouldn't have.

I didn't.

So, I'm having some sushi by the pool. I saw the whole thing from my window. And

just so you know...

Peter has had his eye on you since day one in the club.

Really? Because I thought a guy this handsome cannot be unattached. Oh, wait,

are you going to tell me that he is?

No, divorced.

From me, actually.

What?

Oh, my God, that is so weird. Of all the men in L .A. Wait, of course, what am I

saying? Of course the same man is going to find us attractive. Isn't that the

way it's always been?

Yeah, but not always with the greatest result.

I wasn't talking about that.

Anyway, you're going to help me, right? I mean, the right clothes and makeup,

everything else I've forgotten.

Everything. Anything you want, I promise.

Oh.

I've been looking all over town for you.

Oh, um, I just had a lot of work to finish up here.

Michael, would you just admit that you've been avoiding me?

You know, I am going crazy here. I actually thought that you were having an

affair with Megan.

Jane, that's ridiculous. No, you are ridiculous, Michael.

What will starving me for sex accomplish?

Who says that's what I'm doing?

Please, I know your libido like the back of my hand. Jane, look. No, you look.

Michael, either you've got a problem you need to admit, or you better rise to

the occasion, because I can't wait any longer.

Jane.

Jane, I'm going to hit myself in the morning. Oh, you will be too damn tired.

Shut up.

He won't hesitate.

He's not that kind of man.

Peter. Peter, I had sex with Jane. I lost all control.

Michael, you are formally married, engaged, and in love. Or is this some

Catholic thing? You don't understand. The plan is to open Jane for sex.

See Jane not have sex? See Jane get horny? Michael, hold it. I told you

that I am not a big fan of this test Jane plan. It's borderline obsessional,

to mention sociopathic. Oh, the same psycho cocktail you mix up for Amanda,

you recall. Michael, you know what the real issue is here? You don't think that

you deserve someone as independent, forgiving, and as secure as Jane.

My solution?

Forget the test, Michael.

Marry the girl, and marry her as fast as you can before you blow this thing all

to hell.

Oh, look at you.

You know I'm right. I can see it in your beady little eyes.

I miss sex.

Sounds like something a guy would say. Whoever said we were different or have

be different, huh?

I just need that sex.

Another relationship and not any particular guy.

You know what I'm going to do?

I'm going to treat myself to a one -night stand tonight.

I'm going to pick a bar, pick a stranger.

You ought to come with. Oh, no.

No, not me. No more strange men, no more strange bars.

Ready for this?

Hey. I got a fact this morning. I have been nominated for BizLine's Woman of

Year Award.

Kitty.

Congratulations. Totally came out of the blue. I had no idea I was even being

considered. Do Women of the Year nominees drink at lunch? Because I got a

of my finest right here. Crack that bad boy open.

What's up, bro? We're here to celebrate. Only one glass for me. I'm having

drinks tonight with the editor -in -chief of BizLine magazine at the Stage

no less. Sure.

Woman of the year?

Oh, I'm sorry. I couldn't help it over here.

You mean eavesdrop.

You know, Lexi, if you leave, we'll have two reasons to celebrate.

Hey.

Cheers.

Hi. Hi.

Look, I want to say that I'm sorry about the way I acted the other night. I was

a little shocked, you know, when you told me about your past, but it doesn't

matter.

You know what? This goes deeper than a sordid past.

I'm just trying to create a future for myself and something that I have to do

alone.

Oh, sorry.

Sorry. Good. I'm glad you're home. I thought you were having drinks with that

editor guy tonight. No, that's later. I'm helping Eve get ready for her big

with Peter. Oh, get that, would you?

Yes. Thank you.

Yeah.

Zenodo needs a door to pick her up to.

One second, I'll be right there.

Come on in.

So, you want a drink?

So, where are you two off to tonight?

We're going to the Philharmonic and then dinner afterwards.

And exactly what are your intentions with Eve?

What time would you like me to bring her home, Dad?

Oh, I guess 11.

12. 11 .30.

Fine. Good.

Jane?

Jane? Hey, Michael, we're in here.

Start working on the veil. Hi, we're working on the wedding dress.

No fair peeking, either.

Yeah, well, it doesn't matter, because she won't need the dress.

Listen, Jane. Yeah? We're going to Vegas. I got reservations on the 9 p .m.

flight. We're eloping.

And I'm not going to take no for an answer. You were right. I was behaving

a complete imbecile.

So enough of the game playing. Let's just get it over with.

Michael, no.

We can't do that. We've got invitations. We have the church picked out. Excuse

me, Michael.

Why don't you just admit your real problem here?

You don't trust Jane.

You think she's going to sleep with me again the night before this wedding.

Hence the sneak attack.

Hence the punch in the nose.

Oh, my God.

Not again.

How could you? Okay, I'm fine. How could I? You hear what he said? The truth is

what I said.

And this whole elopement idea is more of your fear and paranoia. You know what?

Give me those.

This is what I think of your wedding plans, Michael.

Then you can tear up your wedding invitation too, Jane.

Because in case you haven't noticed, every time a line is drawn in the sand,

you're on his side of it.

I am sorry.

Are you okay? Yeah, yeah.

You best have a five -star speech ready for the awards ceremony.

I am already working on it. I want to thank you for this nomination. It's a

wonderful honor.

And while you're in L .A., is there anything I can do for you?

You don't have any single friends as gorgeous as you do, yeah?

Please, you stand here alone for five seconds, and you'll have all the

women you need.

Anyway, I have to go home to my husband, so good night.

And thank you. Yeah.

Hello,

Drew.

Lexi Sterling. Yeah, it's been a long time.

I heard you married a doctor.

Honey, I'm done with doctors.

You staying at the Regency?

You always stay at the Regency.

I'll do the awards ceremony. I'll see you there, I hope.

Every woman executive in L .A. is going to be there.

Buy me dinner?

Sure. Where do you want to go?

How about your hotel suite?

I hear the Regency has wonderful room service.

And if we're lucky, maybe we'll even get around to eating it.

very good feeling about this. Could be my first hole -in -one with a suit on.

You are so good. Where did you learn to fuck like that?

Well, on a bigger course with grass.

Hey, you're not mad about the concert tonight, are you?

Oh, no, no, I didn't really want to see the Philharmonic tonight anyway.

Good, because I just wanted to be outside.

You know, this place is so cool, isn't it? The noise, the lights, it's just so

alive.

Oh, come on. Tell me you're having just a little bit of fun. Oh, yeah. Are you

kidding? I'm having a great time.

I mean, I haven't been to a place like this in high school.

Me neither.

Oh, my God. Look. Come here.

Oh, God.

Excuse me.

Two with the works. You get it.

Just one? Yeah, one. Okay, then just ketchup and mustard. You get it. Great.

Keep the change.

Yeah.

Oh, this is heaven.

From the looks of things, it might be the first one you ever had.

Hello? Where'd you go?

Boy, I never want to go again.

Want a little bite?

No, I don't. One.

Just a little bite. A little bite. So good.

One. A bite.

That was good, wasn't it?

It's time for the arcade.

Come on.

Hey, you still breathing?

I don't want to kill you.

Drew, tell me something.

How set in stone is this Woman of the Year award?

It's pretty much decided.

Yeah, but I mean, couldn't you as editor -in -chief with all your power and

charisma change things?

What would you have in mind?

Someone maybe overlooked.

Somebody with all the right assets.

Someone who, at the moment, you're extremely grateful for.

Look, the boat's already sailed, Lexi.

You're off to a hell of a start for next year.

Amanda won, didn't she?

Not even a contest.

Hey, where are you going?

Don't worry, honey. I'll use the back door.

We all know how tongues wag in this town, huh?

Boston. Oh.

What are you doing? You waiting up for Peter and Eve? I'm just a little

that's all.

What, there's some newlywed rule that I can't have any friends? No, I never said

that. You know, you've never seen me need anybody before, and you know how I

when Peter's involved.

Oh, well, if you want to know, this is about getting rid of Peter. I tried it

with Lexi. It didn't work with Eve.

I don't know.

Seems to be some kind of chemistry.

You must have spent at least 20 bucks on this, not father. Well, it's money well

spent. I had a good time tonight.

What am I saying? I had a great time tonight.

Oh, me too.

It's just so nice to kind of get away, you know, and get away.

Oh, we really didn't go anywhere.

Well, I did.

Easy.

Oh, God. Oh, God. I'm so sorry. I did it again. No. I did it. I did it again.

No, you didn't. No, it's fine. It's okay. Is it okay? Yeah.

Really?

There you go.

Good night.

Good night.

Nice work, matchmaker.

I was on my way to work, and I had to know what happened last night.

I swear, Amanda, it was like a dream.

I mean, we went to this miniature golf course, and we played all the games, and

we laughed, and we talked.

I mean, you said that he was closed off, and he was at first, right? But then,

oh, he opened up. And then it was perfect.

It was just perfect.

Right up until the very last minute when I kissed him.

And I mean, I didn't just kiss him, right? I attacked him. I threw him up

against the wall like some kind of sex maniac.

And then it went all downhill from there. Didn't I tell you to take it

just one step at a time? Yes, I know. I know. It's just that I lost it, I guess.

You know how long it's been for me, and he was so relaxed, and he was so happy.

You know what? Maybe you should just forget about it. No, no, no. I just got

flustered, that's all.

I didn't think through what I was going to say to him. I just...

I need him to know what my real feelings are. That's all. I'll just think it

out, and then I'll... That's it. That's exactly what I'm going to do. I'll write

it down in a letter.

Eve, Eve, it could backfire.

No, I need him to know this. Amanda, look, it's a second chance. That's all

asking for.

Oh, oh, no.

Where am I?

This place is just... Fine, idiot.

I'm surprised you're awake.

After all you drank, I thought you'd at least sleep till noon.

Now I remember, now I remember.

I was too angry at Jane, I didn't want to go home, so I ended up here ranting

and raving. And you passed out.

Oh, I gotta get to work.

Now listen, last night you were a lunatic and you would not listen to me.

the sober light of dawn... No, I'm not going back there. You have to. You've

to stop all this testing and manipulating of Jane. It's what I hated

you when we were married. I thought it was my lying and cheating.

Oh, you have to apologize.

Beg for mercy. It is your only hope.

Now listen to me.

Here. Drink this.

If you need to shower, fine. And just lock up when you leave, okay?

Megan.

I'm so pathetic, huh?

Unfortunately, it's when you're your cutest.

I gotta go.

Stop. Michael.

Stop right there.

Stupid. I knew it.

I knew you were having an affair.

Jane, I slept on the couch, okay? I didn't want to go home last night.

God, Michael.

You look terrible.

I know, and you look like a vision as usual, which doesn't help me any.

Oh, lipstick.

Wonderful. Honey, it was a peck on the cheek. Do you honestly think so close to

our wedding I'm going to sleep with Megan? Well, you'd think I'm going to

with Alex.

How's his nose, by the way?

Quit changing the subject. You know what, Michael?

Last night, I got no sleep.

I put our life on rewind, and I watched a show.

That must have been good for a couple of laughs. Cheers, Michael. Quit choking.

You know what our relationship is built on?

Lies, omissions, and defeat. I love you, okay? And that love, it makes me nuts,

you know? And I lie to protect you, to hold on to you. Because you know why?

Because I don't deserve you.

You're too good for me.

Oh, please.

Look, um... Jane... I have been testing you.

I've been pushing you to see if you'd crumble. I know it's wacky. Wacky? It's

insane.

Well, will you give me just one more chance? One more chance, okay?

All right.

But now I'm testing you. The wedding's in three weeks, which gives you exactly

three weeks to stop acting like a child and start acting like an adult.

Absolutely, no problem.

I'm moving back here. You'll stay at the beach house. You'll court.

We'll date, and we'll piece the wedding back together. But, Michael, I'm

serious. One slip, one lie, one anything, and it's over.

You know, I've never tested very well.

Michael, it's pass or fail. It's up to you.

Okay, I'll do it.

Look at you. You haven't shaven your wrinkled mess, but you're still as cute

I've ever seen you.

Well, what can I say? I'm always cuter when I'm pathetic.

Three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Now, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Step, step, step.

Step, step, step.

Step, step, step.

Good job, y 'all.

Hey, morning, ladies.

Anybody buy a dress for the BizLine Awards?

Why that thing can't be a luncheon, I'll never know.

Well, McKenzie, he's gonna do that whole public relations thing. Yeah, but does

he pay his female executives as much as his men? Not a chance.

Why should he be any different, huh?

I'm like, it's a real contest.

I've already heard. Amanda Woodward? She's a shoo -in. I wouldn't be

A lady's a comer.

Please. Her agency is a madame's.

And I also heard from the same person who told me that she won.

She slept with Drew to get it. No.

You're kidding.

It's from a very good source.

Was this affair before or after she got married?

As many times as she's been married last year, who knows?

Remember, didn't hear it from me.

Are you going for a swim, too?

If you want, I'll get out.

No, no, you go ahead. I'll... Just wait in my apartment.

God, that's nice.

Like the pool's not big enough for two of us.

What is it, 85 degrees out here?

Still?

Did you hear the rumor?

What rumor?

About Amanda. I heard today at lunch that she slept with that Drew McKenzie

to win the Businesswoman of the Year award.

Oh, please.

No, I'm not saying it's true. I'm just saying everyone's talking about it.

That maybe I should say something to her.

Well, you could. You are her employee.

I'm not saying anything.

You kidding? Every time I try to help out, they accuse me of snitching,

in. I'm not going near that one.

What?

Oh, I was just thinking if a rumor like that were ever started about her, I

don't think I'd do anything to stop it.

I think this weather is very dangerous.

Oh, the people who are in this building are cheap.

Why do I have to turn off the A .C. at 6 p .m.? You can always go home and

watch.

No, no, no, I can't. I told you.

I'm in fourth, sixth aisle here.

I promised Jane I'd trust her and give her some room.

But you, huh?

Huh. How come you're not home?

Well, there's this new girl named Eve.

Oh, didn't work out, huh?

Didn't think it would.

Oh, my.

Kids wearing blinders. You know, she doesn't see the complications being with

someone like me. I mean, we're talking dangerously close to Pollyanna territory

here. Oh, yeah? Would you have a disaster date or something? No,

date was great, you know, but she was in a big hurry, and I kind of followed

along, and then, boom, I realized, hey, what am I doing here? You know, I'm just

doing the same thing I pulled with Lexi, you know, the same kind of pattern. You

kind of hop in there, and then you wind up hopping right out. Well, you know, if

you're getting your oil changed.

Michael, please, this is a beautiful young... woman i mean i just don't want

to go too far so that oh i didn't even mention she wrote me a letter one day i

got a letter oh man wait wait listen to this um uh peter i'm sorry that i ruined

things uh i pushed you too quickly i i guess i feel so close to you already i

knew that it was something from the first moment i saw you is it love is it

romance novel she wrote I see you in my dreams, and you're always in my

thoughts. Oh, man, she watches too many chick movies. Or she lives in a cave.

I mean, Michael, she's got to find herself someone else. I mean, she's just

so... Steve.

Steve,

please, I'm sorry. Just stay away from me.

Steve.

Well, Peter, that solves that, huh?

Abuse. You seem a little distracted.

Tom, if you really want to know, it's this rumor that I heard.

What? The building?

Oh, nice shot.

Ten rumors going on there around the clock.

This one's about Amanda.

Wait, wait. Hold on. Time out.

What about Amanda? What kind of rumor?

Two -part kind.

Good part is they're saying she won this Businesswoman of the Year award. Right.

The bad part is they're saying she slept with the magazine's editor to get it.

Slept with the... Yeah, right.

You believe it?

Kyle, I know Amanda.

The problem is the rest of these boneheads don't.

Son of a... What are you going to do about it?

What am I already doing?

I'm going to ignore it.

I'm going to care of it if you don't buy into it.

just came in. Designer original. Perfect for an awards dinner.

Huh. Now it's fashion. Wouldn't you know it? Well, maybe you can get us a

discount. Yeah, if Michael stops beating the guy up.

Why don't you try it on?

I will. I'll be right back.

So weird that she's here.

Obviously she doesn't know what we all know. That she has won. I can't believe

she's actually going to the awards. I know. I can't believe it all. Excuse me.

Who are you talking about?

Amanda Woodward, of course. And we know for a fact that she's won the award. And

how has she won it?

By sleeping with Drew McKenzie.

That's a lie.

She barely knows Drew, and she's married.

I'm sorry. Are you talking about me?

Excuse us.

No, no, no. Don't. Don't.

No, I have to set those women straight. To say that I slept with that guy and

insinuate that I won, I'm just a nominee.

It's a rumor. It's gossip. Just forget about it. No, if they're talking about

now, how long till everyone else is talking about it? I'll look like a fool

the awards.

Worse if I win.

What am I going to do?

You know, this is your last box, so I'll just give it to you and I'll be on my

way because I don't want to push things. Oh, look, do you want to come in?

Well, if it's not a violation.

Honey, you are taking this way too seriously. Relax.

All right? We won't get to enjoy this special time. Now, there's wine in the

fridge. Wine. You want red or white?

White.

Hi, Jane. It's Alex. Just calling to see if you want to go to the awards dinner

together. Amanda was nice enough to include me.

Anyway, uh, nose is much better. Hardly any swelling.

Take care. Let me know. Bye.

That's funny, because I was just about to ask you, but I just see, uh...

early bird gets the girl why would i want to go with anyone other than my

fiancee no i'm really i'm really terrible at this courtship thing you're

weak in the relationship area as well but i am really really good in bed oh

prove it

All work and no play turns shoulders into knots.

I got lonely, so I came looking for you. I've been trying to write an acceptance

speech for an award. I hope I don't win.

That sounds difficult.

You know, there's something you should know.

There's this rumor.

Yeah, I heard. You and Drew McKenzie.

Ryan told me.

Ryan knows, too, and Jane knows. Hell, the whole world knows.

And you're wondering if it's true, aren't you?

Do I look worried?

Come on, if I thought something was going on, I would have been here a lot

sooner. I trust you. You know that. But when you first heard it... I ignored it,

which is what you should be doing. No, no, I can't. If I win and go up on that

stage, I'll be the laughingstock of the industry.

If you don't get up there, they're going to laugh a lot louder. Come on, hold

your head up high. Don't play into that petty crap.

This is not the movies. No matter what I do, I'm screwed.

Thank you. We're going to take a short break and we'll be right back.

Look, you can't run from me every time you see me. Then it's a polite smile, a

nice to see you, and a quick good night.

Oh, wait, look, look. Last night, it was, uh, I was drinking. It was a guy

thing. It's not how I really feel.

You want to know how I feel? Like a total idiot. Wait, will you just listen

me, please?

I'm moving on, Peter.

The damage is done.

This is not your fault. That's what you're not getting here.

These are my issues. It's my problem.

I don't care, okay?

Look, we shared a hot dog and a few laughs. No big deal.

What you wrote in the letter, it was nice.

It made me feel good.

And what you said to that guy last night, it made me feel horrible.

I gotta go check my makeup.

Please, wait, just... Can we try this again?

Tomorrow night, maybe, at the miniature golf course. Just like before.

A date.

I'll be there at 8 o 'clock sharp.

And forget the makeup.

You look beautiful.

started this rumor, didn't you?

Me sleeping with Amanda?

It's made its way all the way back to New York.

A model I'm dating called me mad as hell.

All the way to New York?

He's trying to ruin Amanda in a thick, perverse way.

Honey, it's no worse than half the things that she's done to me.

And besides, Amanda would have slept with you if that was the only way she

have gotten that award.

Well, you can now forget ever being nominated, much less winning.

Fine.

Besides, I already got everything I wanted out of that award.

And you got a little bonus, too, didn't you, Drew?

Didn't hear any complaints the other night in bed, huh?

Listen, don't let the door hit you on the way out, okay, Drew, babe?

Interesting. Little's gonna be here in ten minutes. You're not dressed yet.

Have a lovely evening.

What?

Could you move a couple feet to the left?

Hiding is not the solution.

It's the only solution.

This way the who's who of the business world can whisper behind my back. No,

see, that's why you have to go. How else are you going to thumb your nose at

these people?

There. You can deliver the message for me.

That's very good.

Well, I'm coming down.

I am not hitting.

All right. You said black dress.

Oh. Which black dress?

Ah.

Here we go. Forget it. I am not leaving this apartment.

Stand up.

Mm -hmm.

All right.

Now, hands over your head. Up.

Uh -huh.

Spaghetti straps. That's nice.

All right, turn around.

There.

Rest. Didn't think I could do it, did you?

I'll need shoes, smartass.

Sit.

There.

What do you think about taking them back off again?

After the awards.

Before.

Nick left me.

Okay, if we hurry.

No. And I... Wow.

Peter!

Hi. You're still here. Yeah.

I often come and it feels risky.

Risky, is that the right word?

No, no, I know what you're feeling. It's much easier to hide.

Is hide the right word?

Peter, I have a huge confession to make.

I've never really had a real relationship before.

That's why I was so back and forth, aggressive but scared. I didn't know if

could do it, so I just jumped in and I sank.

Look, I've...

Had a lot of relationships before, and the same thing always seems to happen.

if anybody has a confession to make here, it should probably be me.

I'm damaged goods, okay?

I don't know if it's temporarily, maybe forever.

I don't know.

You mean Amanda?

Yeah, Amanda.

It's hard for me to open myself up to someone new.

But you're here.

Yeah, I'm here.

I'm here, too.

You know what?

Whatever's happened before in your life and with whom, it doesn't matter to me.

Let's just start this again from here, from this spot, from this moment.

And whatever's come before, we'll just wipe it clean like it was never there.

Okay?

Deal.

Hey, Drew.

Smashing party.

And a lousy lover.

They're taking champagne, though. You know what?

I'm going to get another drink. Would you like one? Sure.

You know, Jane, you never look more

beautiful than this evening.

You make me beautiful.

One of your best dresses.

I, uh, wasn't looking at the dress.

Hi. Hi.

Is, um, is Amanda here yet?

No. I wouldn't count on seeing her either.

Champagne, please? You know, I think I know how that rumor started.

Well, you should say something. I mean, you should tell Amanda.

You think it would make a difference? I mean, the damage is already done.

No, the damage can be undone.

I mean, you do what you have to do.

Do not leave my side for a second.

I wouldn't do that.

Guy? Hey, Kyle.

Hey, Jane. Hey, guys.

Michael, why don't you go get Amanda and Kyle some champagne?

Sure. Will do.

How are we?

We're fine.

Can I have three champagnes, please?

Michael, Michael, listen to me. And listen to me carefully, okay? There's

something I want you to give to Amanda. I would do it myself, except that...

If Lexi caught me, I'd be fired.

It's very important. I am slipping a note into your pocket, okay?

The next chance you get, slip it to Amanda.

What do you say we dance?

Oh, I'd love it.

Oh, Michael, just put those on the table. Oh, sure.

What?

Michael, what the hell is this?

Jane, wait.

What are you and Megan up to?

Okay, wait.

This is not what you think it is. Meet me in the ladies' room. Megan, this is

sick. Jane, Jane, you don't understand. No, it's not for me. Oh, right. You know

what? I seem to remember a little rendezvous we once had at a doctor's

convention in the ladies' room. Jane, there's Michael. He'll stay right there.

I will take this meeting.

Well, you had me fooled, Megan.

You know, you must be pretty desperate chasing after someone else's man.

Let me tell you something.

Michael is mine now.

No, no, no. This note is for Amanda. I needed to see her. I need to tell her

what I know about the rumor about her.

And you couldn't be seen talking to her? No, Lexi would kill me. Lexi's the one

that started all of these rumors. She couldn't stand Amanda getting all the

attention. The truth is, Lexi's the one that slept with Drew McKenzie, and she

got it out of him that Amanda won, and then she just took it from there.

Amanda needs to know this. Yes, would you please tell her and fast?

So without further ado, the Fierce nominees are...

Amanda Woodward, Amanda Woodward Advertising.

Michelle Stevens, CEO of Denson Pharmaceuticals.

And Doris Engel, CFO, Whitehead Systems.

Amanda Woodward.

The first line of my acceptance speech was to be, thank you, Drew McKenzie.

But if I say that, you'll all think I slept with him, which is, as we all

the only way a woman can win this award.

Anyway, Drew, this is terrific.

But you have it all wrong with that stuff about integrity and conviction.

You should be looking for women who could backstab, cheat, and lie as good

the next guy talking.

master manipulators, rumor mongers, gossips. And I'm afraid I don't measure

up in those areas.

So I'm going to have to decline this award and make sure it goes to the woman

who really deserves it.

A woman so low that she would resort to starting a rumor to destroy a person's

reputation for no other reason than, hey, just for the fun of it.

So come on, everyone.

Put them together for Lexi Sterling.

The lowest of the lowest, and my personal choice for Businesswoman of the