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What do you think of the astronaut ice cream?

I'm going to be a fireman.

Want the rest?

No, thanks. I'm still dealing with the Skylab chili.

And Avery, the next time you volunteer me to be a chaperone for your class,

are my strengths.

Ball games, movies, temptations concerts. Always go with my strengths.

All right.

Can I get my face painted now?

First you want to be an astronaut, then you want to be a fireman, now you want

to be a cosmetologist. Do I need to be concerned?

Wow, look at all this cool airplane stuff.

Maybe I'll be a pilot.

Oh, good. It was just a phase.

Hey, Mom, you know how airplanes fly?

Well, you know, first you're on the plane, then you get going really fast on

ground. You know how you get going really fast.

Uh -huh.

And then the runway ends, and then, you know, wind and gravity take over, and

the next thing you know, you're 30 ,000 feet watching a Steve Guttenberg movie.

Yeah, that's pretty much how Da Vinci conceived flight.

Want to know how planes fly?

Here. Take this. I don't think so. I'm not really the audience participation

type. Mom, please don't get us kicked out again.

So tell me, mister, how do planes fly?

Well, you see, a plane's wing is curved, so when the wing blows across it, the

air pressure on top lowers and the wing lifts up. Now watch this.

Cool.

Okay, so I didn't split the atom, but it is a children's museum.

So how about a look of wonder and amazement?

They're looking at it.

Oh, here you go. Thanks.

Hey, Mom, can I go show Charlie this? Yeah, sure.

Oh, geez, pretend you're talking to me. My son's teacher keeps begging me to set

her up with Brit Hume.

Oh, good. She's hitting on a security guard. I'm safe. Nice talking to you.

Yeah, what? I'm Scott Heyman. You're Murphy Brown? It's great to meet you.

nice to meet you, too. Good luck with your blowing on paper flying thing.

You know, we actually met before in Madrid.

Really? Well, actually, it was at the airport in Madrid. I was waiting for my

mountain bike to come around the baggage carousel when you ran into me with your

luggage cart.

Oh, well, you know, I travel all the time. I'm sorry. I hit a lot of people

my luggage cart.

Do you like to get together sometime?

What? What do you mean?

Well, you know, like for a date.

I'm sorry. No, thank you.

Well, what do you mean for a date?

You know, two people make a plan to spend time together. I don't think I'm

breaking any new ground here.

Some game you and your friends play so you can pick up the famous older woman?

Because if that's what you and your pals are up to, give Cokie Roberts a call.

But I should warn you, Cokie has champagne taste.

And another thing, I don't appreciate being... Hold this a second.

It was an innocent question.

Hold this head.

You know, I wasn't really yelling at you yet.

Well... Here's my phone number. I have a fresh tape on the answering machine so

you have unlimited yelling time.

Or you could call me and we could get together.

This belongs to you.

The nominations have already been decided.

Bracket will be bringing them down any minute now.

Worrying about it won't alter one thing.

Oh, yeah, Jim, how many cups of coffee have you had this morning?

Three, four, would have had five if I'd had some cream.

I'm looking for the cream. Where's the damn cream?

Sounds like a couple of somebodies have got free Humboldt jitters. Oh, and you

don't? No, I don't.

See, because I just came from my therapist, Dr.

Vishniak. And Dr. Vishniak made me realize I'm already a winner.

Oh, all right.

I want to be nominated.

Hey, guys, listen to this. What is it?

You know all that supportive mail I've been getting since I went public? Listen

to what this sweet woman from LaGrange, Georgia wrote.

When I heard about your cancer, I sat down in my porch glider and wept. You

in such a stress -filled environment, and that can't be good for you.

That's when it came to me. I should have your job.

I'm used to stress, for I am the night manager at Hardee's.

Take it over and let me know yours truly, Shirley Peck. Think you guys

work with Shirley?

Great news, everyone.

Guess where the network affiliate meeting is being held this year?

Maui. Aloha.

None of us were nominated, were we? 20 categories and not a one.

I can't believe Murphy wasn't nominated. Your get numb piece was most deserving

of a humble.

That piece was never going to be nominated.

Well, that's a little rude, isn't it, Kay? No, it isn't, because I told Kay to

take my name out of the running. What? Why did you do that? Well, look, I'm

proud of all the stories I did this year. I just didn't want anybody voting

me because I have cancer. The last thing I want is anyone's sympathy vote.

Oh, pish posh. They give 20 Humboldts, Murphy, but only one Lifetime

Award, and this year's award goes to, da -da -da, our own Murphy Brown.

Yes, yes.

Wow. They put you in the big leagues. Do you know who has won that?

Reisner, Collingsworth, Huntley.

Yeah, but they won it at the end of their careers, not when they were 49.

Well, they were slow starters, but you, you've been a lifetime of reporting into

just half a lifetime.

You're right, Jim. It's a great award, and I'm honored.

It's just that in the back of their mind, I know they're thinking, better

it to Murphy this year, because next year, who knows?

Oh, no.

That's not why you're here.

Look, Jim, I promise you, I'll be gracious when I accept it. But you know

real reason they're giving it to me? They don't want me to come back as a

and haunt them. And trust me, I wouldn't be like Casper. Oh, no.

I'd have the furniture moving. I'd have walls bleeding.

I'd show up in their family photos.

I'm scaring myself.

Hi.

Oh, God, I was supposed to meet you out front. I'm sorry, I lost track of time.

Look, if I hadn't paid the five bucks for parking and the four bucks to get

I'd just turn around and leave. I don't even know what I'm doing here, so don't

get your hopes up. And why is it I always have to pay admission every time

come to see you?

If you come to see me two more times, you get a free dinosaur tippy cup.

So, do you work at the museum?

Part -time. I just finished my post -grad work at Georgetown in physics.

Oh, so you're from here?

No, actually, I'm from all over. I'm an embassy brat.

Oh, which embassy?

My father's been at the Israeli consulate for three years now. But man,

were growing up, we lived all over. I went to my junior prom in Thailand and

senior prom in London.

Both times I had to go with my cousin.

Hey, I want to show you something.

Now, your hands go here.

This machine demonstrates how static electricity... Look, do you have any

how old I am? I don't know, 54?

Ow!

Sorry, forgive me for being wary, and it's 49, by the way.

But, um, I'm just not looking to be in a relationship right now, least of all

with somebody in their 30s. Okay, so you're older than me. Big deal.

And it's 29, by the way.

It was just reliving the shock of the machine.

So, I hope you like jazz, because I made reservations at this great place in

Georgetown tonight. Oh, hey, I know what we could do this weekend. They're

giving gliding lessons out at this great airfield in Middleburg. You want to go?

Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Before we go any further, there's something you should know.

I have cancer.

I know.

I read the paper.

I even have a TB.

Look, you're a very nice guy, and you're very sweet, but there's this little

voice in my head. It keeps saying, maybe

now isn't the best time for me to be doing this.

All I know for sure is E equals MC squared.

For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.

And you are the most enchanting woman I've ever met.

here at the Expert on Physics.

Come on, I want to show you the shadow.

So, are you enjoying the class trip?

Sure am.

Would this be more fun if I were 50?

I don't think so.

Great idea. I'm buying, Merce. I think I'll pass.

Oh, are you feeling all right? Yeah, I'm feeling fine. I have a date.

You mean a date date?

Yeah.

Oh, of course, with Avery.

No,

not with Avery. I have a date with someone other than my son or Frank.

Ooh, a new beau in Madam Brown's life.

Good for you. Hallelujah.

Guys, don't make such a big deal. I've only known him a week. It's a date.

be so excited.

Someone's getting flowers.

Getting flowers. I wonder who's getting flowers.

Are these for Murphy Brown?

Yes, as a matter of fact, they are.

I'll take care of the tip, Slugger. Can you change to 20?

Oh, no, never mind.

If Murphy has found someone decent enough to send flowers, it is a special

occasion. Keep the change. Jim. Thank you.

I don't like this. And who is this guy you're dating, and why haven't we met

yet? Yeah, come on, Murphy. Tell us everything, Phil. Well, he's about six

tall. He's got dark hair and green eyes, and he looks really good in jeans.

Jim, why is the delivery boy still here?

Maybe he wants more money. Give him another five. I will.

So, one question.

Have you, you know... Have you?

That's really none of your business, Kay. Oh, it's my only business.

So what's his name?

Scott.

Scott? Sounds a little whippy to me. Scott.

I don't think so. I think it's a good name. Do you like the name Scott, Scott?

Oh, I love my name.

Scott!

Scott, I've heard a lot about you.

Wow, Murphy, he's so... cute. You're so cute.

Thank you.

And now that you've met him, it's time for us to leave. Say goodbye, Scott.

Pleasure meeting you. You too. Oh, and here's your 20. Well, I like him.

Do this again.

Take care. See you later, Scott.

Bye now.

33.

30. 28, Tom.

17 if he's a dad.

Did you have a good time last night? Murphy, you look like you got a good

night's sleep last night. You did, didn't you?

I know there's a little extra spring in your step today, huh, Murphy?

And Murphy, Brian, you must be my new secretary.

So, how was he?

Oh, you all are so curious this morning. Well, let me satisfy your curiosity.

I had a good evening. I slept like a log. And if I have a little spring in my

step, it's because my evening went great.

And as for how was he, if you last more than a week, I'll let you know.

Ooh, that's it, too.

I'm betting he doesn't even last a week.

Personnel? Personnel.

I've been there before.

Just so we don't go through this routine every day, I will be seeing him again.

Look, Murph, you know, I think he's a nice guy.

It's just that, you know, I'm not sure if he's your type.

What do you mean, my type? Well, you guys know what I mean. Type, right? You

mean the young type?

Yeah, that's it.

When did that ever stop you, Frank? I've seen you squire around junior

achievement winners.

It's just, it's different. It's different. Different?

This is the oldest double standard in the book. I mean, Picasso was 70, he was

dating 25 -year -olds, and men all around the world applauded. But if

Thatcher showed up with a 25 -year -old, the townspeople would chase after her

with torches of fire.

I'm not saying anything wrong in dating a younger man.

He's just so young.

This tie is older than he is. For God's sakes, he's 11.

Murphy, we're not passing judgment.

We just want to make sure you're not jumping into this too quickly. Yeah,

just that this is someone like you. This pin could be his father.

Look, guys, I know you have my best interests at heart, but I've given this

lot of thought. In fact, I've already asked Scott to be my date for the

Humboldts.

The Humboldts? She's taking him to the Humboldts?

Okay, I'm sure you have your two cents about the Scott situation. I'll give you

30 seconds.

Let me ask you a question.

Does he make you happy?

Yes. Yes, he does. We have fun together. And right now, that's not a bad thing.

Then you keep seeing him. My mother was 12 years older than my father. They were

madly in love and had the best relationship in the world. And age was

issue.

Now, wait with another story. My mother loves the sweet.

Anyway, I say, if it feels right, you go for it, sis.

Thank you, Kay.

You've still got 11 seconds.

Aloha.

You look gorgeous.

Thank you. So do you.

Isn't this fun? Double dating? We're not dating.

Stop biting her nails, Frank.

I can't help it. And you know, when I'm out with Murphy, she never cares.

Well, you're not out with Murphy. And you're not out with me. And I do care.

Oh, God. These shoes are killing me. Here, let me see what I can do.

Frank,

you're sitting on my hand.

Well, folks, you know.

No, don't stop.

Don't even think about it, Frank.

Are you excited, Scott?

Everyone comes to Humboldt. All the news people, all the politicos, and a few of

those Hollywood personalities who like to wear glasses because they think it

makes them look smarter.

Okay, now, there are a few rules of protocol that have to be observed.

Like when you meet Mike Wallet, do not look directly into his eyes.

They bowed at the waist, did not touch him, and never, ever turned their back

him. For lots of reasons.

Oh, don't listen to what he says, because Mike is great. It's morally

think he's the king of France.

God, there's a lot of cameras here.

Are there more press here every year, or is it just me?

You're right, Murphy.

Don't they have any better place to be? Oh, yeah. Camera -shy Corky sure would.

Don't worry. I think they're more interested in getting a shot of our

lifetime achievement winner and her new guy.

Guys, it's up to you, Frank.

Right?

Do you think we leave?

Not at all.

going for pizza, and then who knows? Wouldn't that be more fun?

That sure would.

What about your stage?

Oh, there. You did it.

But, Murphy, I'm a... Um, driver, lead those pizza and take the long way.

Well, where were we?

Boy, am I mad.

She just went off and left us there.

Well, I don't blame her the way we've been acting.

What do you mean?

I did some thinking yesterday, and, well...

At this most difficult time in her life, she finds happiness with this fellow,

and all we can offer her is our disapproval.

Jim's right.

Hi, guys.

Oh, Murphy, we were all talking, and we feel really embarrassed.

We should have been more supportive.

Scott obviously makes you very happy, and that's all any of us care about.

we're really sorry, Mark. Oh, thanks, guys. I appreciate that, but...

Maybe you were right.

What? Well, the truth is, I skipped out on the Humboldt because I just couldn't

face it. I know that if Barbara Walters had shown up there with Johnny Depp on

her arm, I would have been the first person sending catcalls across the room.

I would have been embarrassed to be seen with Scott, and if I feel that way,

then what am I doing in the relationship?

Is Murphy here?

She just stepped inside her office.

Thanks.

Come in.

Oh, Scott.

I was just going to call you back.

Which one of my 20 calls were you going to return?

Um, I'm sorry. I've just been a little preoccupied.

Look, maybe we should talk.

Then maybe I should go first.

I was trying to reach you all day yesterday because something has come up.

I've been drafted.

Drafted? I'm an Israeli citizen.

I knew my number was coming up, but not this soon.

Well, it would be a lot easier if I were losing you to a younger woman, not

Benjamin Netanyahu.

Drafted.

I don't have to report to flight school for another ten days, but if I leave

now, I can see my sister in London.

When you say leave now, do you mean... Right now.

My flight's at noon.

I'm taking the Metro to National Airport.

So, then, um, I guess this is goodbye.

I feel bad. Oh, listen, don't. I mean, let's not make more of this than it was.

The truth is, this couldn't have gone on much longer anyway.

But, um, hey, it was fun.

Wasn't it more than that?

Um, your flight's at noon. I don't want you to miss your plane.

You better get going.

Thank you.

That's all you have to say?

Thank you?

Thank you and goodbye?

Yeah.

Goodbye.

What are you doing here?

Well, every time I meet up with you, it costs me money.

When did the metro get to be so expensive?

You've never taken the metro before, have you? No, but that's not important.

Three bucks, yikes.

Boy, I can't believe this is happening to me again.

Last time I lost a guy to the draft, I was 20.

He went off to Canada.

He took my heart and my blood, sweat, and tears, Alba.

You found a war against Canada?

How'd that go?

Look,

Scott, I wasn't completely honest back there. The truth is that

you came along at exactly the right time, and I don't want you leaving here

thinking that it didn't mean anything to me.

It meant everything.

I'm really going to miss you.

Well, there's my train.

We don't have much time.

That's all right.

We have it right now.

Um, we should go.

There'll be another one in five minutes.

Oh, boy.

I'll get my three dollars worth.