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You don't need me to tell you again. It's a dog -dog world out there these

Winning what it's about. Stay sharp and never, ever look weak. For every hot

shot on the way up, there's another one coming down.

And the landing is never pretty.

We always knew this day was coming, ever since the Dragon Lady took over.

You want this?

Stockbroker of the Year, 1982.

Alan, you may want this someday.

Who am I going to tell, Carolyn?

What am I going on about?

Rule's always looking for a 55 -year -old stockbroker, right?

Look at him.

Sure.

Thanks for all your support, fellas.

Hey,

is there anything I can do?

Yeah. Watch your back.

our boss, Fred.

What if you knew, beyond a doubt, what was going to happen tomorrow?

What would you do?

There's no easy answer for a guy who gets tomorrow's news today.

This is not me.

Hey, Gare, remember that photo shoot I did yesterday for the magazine Eating

in Chicago?

Yeah. Well, it didn't go too well.

Major publicity for us, pal, and it is a disaster.

Forget about that. Forget about that? I look like something out of One Flew Over

the Cuckoo's Nest.

Look at that. Look at this.

Mr. Frederick Meanwell, a veteran broker with the firm of Strauss and the

Filthians, went into cardiac arrest shortly after the plastic surgeon, Dr.

Swenson, had made the first incision.

Clothesman for the hospital said that Mr. Meanwell remains in critical

condition.

I feel sick.

Yeah. The man is like a father to me.

Both of us.

Plastic surgery.

Fred.

I mean, he's not the greatest looking guy, but still, he's never been that

I guess I'll just have to go talk to him. Yeah, what are you going to say to

him?

I don't know.

Hey, how you doing? Good, doing good. Hey, what a coincidence walking into you

here. Hey, you're looking good, huh? Wow, couldn't be better. Yeah, I haven't

seen you in a couple months. How are things?

Well, I sold the house. I got a nice condo on the lake now. Hey, what about

kid? I hear that you and Chuck are starting a new restaurant.

Still chasing those rainbows. I haven't found a pot of gold yet, but I'm still

chasing. You keep looking. Listen.

Listen to me.

I'm so proud of you, boy.

I mean, you did it. You actually got out.

Fred, Fred. Yeah.

I understand you're having surgery.

What'd you hear that?

Well, Chuck was at his plastic surgeons and he saw your name on a chart. What's

wrong with Chuck?

Well, his football, old football injury. I told him, I said, you know, the

beauty's on the inside. What do you need this for? Chuck doesn't listen.

So what do you have him done, Fred?

Well, uh...

You know, things have changed down at the office. Sandy Comis was promoted to

manager, and she's become the high priestess of the youth culture now.

Sandy? Yes, Sandy Comis. Yeah, she canned Alan Newton yesterday, and by the

she looks at me, I'm next. I mean, hell, you know, image is everything, and I'm

competing with these young stockbrokers and their high -tech stocks. I'm just

going to try to level the playing field. So, hey, keep this to yourself.

Now, listen, I...

You sure you want to do something like this? I mean, why not? Well, surgery,

it's a very risky business.

It's very risky. And do you even know the surgeon? Gary, he's one of the best.

Okay, look, I've got to go. I've got a big appointment. I can't be late. Okay,

you call me, all right?

Say hello to Chuck for me.

Yeah, I'll do that.

Sandy.

Gary, it's been a while.

Yes, it has.

If you're looking for a physician, I'm afraid we're over staffed if it is. No,

I'm not acting. I'm here to talk to you about Fred Meanwell. You know, Fred's a

good friend of mine, Sandy.

Oh, yes, I do.

What about him? Well, Fred's got this crazy idea that you're thinking about

letting him go.

This is a company matter, Gary.

You know, Sandy, when I came here before you, I was told two things.

One, that the market was a jungle, and two, that you need a pretty damn good

to get through that jungle.

And I got to tell you something.

Fred Nemo's one of the best hand guides I ever knew, Sandy.

Well, the jungle's changed, Gary.

There's a lot of new, young lions out there.

Ernie, what's the six -month LIBOR?

7 .65%. 0 .12 up from yesterday.

Case in point, Fred doesn't even know what LIBOR is.

Hey, Sandy, how old are you?

What's that got to do with Fred?

Well, I would hope it has nothing to do with Fred. Just I would hope it would

have nothing to do with you someday.

Look, Gary, what's keeping Fred here is one very big client, Harry Knighton.

That's it.

Fred's with him now.

He's got some hot tip about the Heartfelt Corporation.

Wants Knighton to invest big.

As far as I'm concerned, he blows this.

It's not personal.

You know the game, Gary.

Fred, come on in.

Thanks, Harry.

Good to see you again. You too. How are you? Great. Have a seat. Thank you.

Joanne tells me that, uh...

You've got a tip on Hartfeld Corporation.

Well, your pretty assistant is absolutely right. I thought old man

still in the hospital.

Until this morning.

Now, my sources tell me that he got up out of a wheelchair and walked out a

entrance under his own steam.

And they're going to try to keep this from the press for a couple of days.

You and your sources, Fred.

Yeah, that's what we pay the man for, Joanne.

But I'm still a little bit shaky here, Fred.

Hartfeld Corporation is totally dependent on Garson Hartfeld.

Now, if he's able to run things again, great, we're going to make a killing.

But if he steps down again, my sources tell me that he looks healthier than he

has looked in years.

I'm in.

Buy me $180 ,000.

Mr. Knighton, I think that... Joanne, we're going to load the boat.

I'm betting on Fred.

Oh, Harry, we should make this individual equities, because you're

paying a load, but at least you'll have a pillow under your downside.

See what I'm talking about?

Experience.

Excuse me.

Dr. Swenson? Yes?

My name's Gary Hobbs. I wonder if I could speak to you a minute. What can I

for you?

Fred Meanwell. He's a very dear friend of mine, and he's coming in for surgery

today, and I'm concerned.

Well, how's that?

Fred's in a slump right now, and I have a feeling the surgery's unnecessary.

That's his choice, Mr. Swenson. No, no, no.

I understand that.

It's just that he hasn't been himself lately. He's kind of depressed, and you

did give him a thorough checkup, didn't you?

Something that's generally recommended before surgery?

Well, I think that... I don't want Fred to rush into anything here, and I think

that if you and I spoke to him, maybe we could get him to put it off a day or

two. Fred has already made his decision.

I can't discuss his case with you. Well, yes, and... Is there anything else?

Well, I... I have patients.

Okay, one more. There we go. There we go.

Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute. One second.

Okay, get ready to smile.

A little left smile.

Move your head to the left.

Excellent.

Okay.

Good. You know, it's so good to have a real professional.

Not that the other guy wasn't a professional. He just didn't have your,

your, um... Portfolio?

Your, uh, your vibe.

Chuck, you in there?

No.

Come on. Garrett, you're in my life, please. Huh?

Listen. Oh, take one of the two of us.

Hi.

Listen, I think I know why. Did you meet Cindy? No, I didn't. Hello, Cindy.

Hello, Cindy.

Hi, Gary.

I think I know why Fred, why he's having the surgery. It's because we think he's

going to lose his job, so we've got to save his job. I'm a little busy right

taking these pictures. Listen to me. Look,

Harry Knight, Fred's client, is big into Hartfield. Yeah, well, Hartfield's

about to croak. I wouldn't invest.

No, no, you don't understand. This is the solution right here.

So, Marissa, are you ready?

I'll fix.

Everything here to keep it busy.

Come on, let's go. And do what?

I'll explain along the way. Please, just let's go. Come on.

All right.

Cindy, you're going to get me those proof sheets?

You got it. Pronto.

And maybe next time I'll take your picture.

Where'd you get all this stuff?

My granddad made. You know, she never throws anything away.

Oh, that must run in the family.

Hey, I think that photographer has a thing for me.

It's too bad you couldn't see her, Marissa. Oh, it's really hot, huh?

Come on, let's take your car. Oh, it's a little problem with the car.

Parking tickets.

I got the Denver booth.

We got to take a taxi. Wait a sec. We're not going to get a taxi at this hour.

Just leave it to an expert. You're not going to find a taxi.

Stop!

Come on.

Let's go.

Just got to know how to speak their language.

Right, Chooch? You got it, Guido.

Okay.

Mr. Benzinger, I realize you're a very busy man, but if you could give me ten

minutes of your time, then I could explain to you the opportunities of

bonds.

That could be very interesting.

Could you hold on, Mr. Benzinger?

Hey, Marissa. Hey, Fred. How you keeping?

I missed your smile at the reception desk.

I missed your voice.

So what's with the box?

It's an inheritance from my great -aunt May.

She passed away last week.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Yeah. Well, the good news is she left me all this.

Hey, Mr. Benson, can I call you right back? Thank you.

Well, that's very generous of her.

You know me, Fred.

Investing is not my strong point. And Gary said that there was no one better

help me sort through all this than you.

Ah, well, what exactly is in the box?

I know what you're thinking.

Trump change.

Don't be fooled.

My Aunt May may have lived like a pack rat, but she was very sly when it came

money. I could be sitting on a gold mine.

I really appreciate this, Fred.

Oh, yeah.

No problem.

No problem at all. Why don't we use the conference room?

Okay. You want to just take my arm? Yeah, following you.

Ah, that old familiar smell.

Fear, sweat, and Big Macs.

You think we used to live like this? Oh, listen, I don't even want to think

about it.

Another hour in this place and they'll be dragging the river from my body.

Bingo.

What an enchanting ensemble.

Has anyone ever told you you have an incredible flair for fashion?

Fishman.

Weren't you recently fired from the establishment?

Uh, no. I believe tendered my resignation is the operative phrase. I

pay a little social visit and you were on top.

Obviously,

I want to invest for the long term.

So, should I be thinking growth or dividend income?

Well, that all depends on the amount.

Hey, Gare.

If you're looking for Fred, he's in the conference room.

No, no, I was just reminiscing.

Here's the deal.

I am now part owner and full -time manager of one of the hottest

Chicago, and we are talking about expanding.

Oh, please. This has the word franchise written all over it.

Now, we're thinking of starting an initial stock option at $5 a share.

did you call Ms. Miller about... You're missing the big picture here, Ms. Comis.

The big tableau.

Oh, what are we up to so far?

$312 in cash, a modest coin collection,

and 16 postage stamps.

Ma 'am, big trade. Crazy. I don't understand it.

Elucidate.

According to the board, we just dumped Mr. Knighton's entire holding in

Hartfield Corp. What?

180 ,000 shares.

Go on.

Wait, wait.

Fred just put through the order to buy them. Are you sure? I'm sure.

Oh, my God.

I would forget about the S &P 500 for now and think more in terms of getting a

new CD.

Meanwhile, my office now.

Ah, excuse me, miss.

Thanks, Fred.

You, out.

Think about what I said.

You just sold all Hartfield stock.

I did what?

I want an explanation, and I want it now.

An explanation for what?

How could you sell those shares?

Are you completely out of your mind?

Harry Knighton on the horn for you, meanwhile. Line two.

Put him on speaker. We should all hear this.

Go ahead, Mr. Knighton. Fred, are you there?

I'm here. I'm right here, Harry.

I'm not happy, Fred.

In fact, you could say I'm about to go thermonuclear.

You said the man was healthy. The next thing I hear is Tigger explodes.

What?

You've got to dump that stock, Fred. It's going to fall like a stone.

Fred, are you there?

I sold the stock, Harry.

All of it?

The whole thing, all of it.

How did you know?

Sources, Harry.

You know, you never underestimate value of sources.

You mean we're okay? We didn't lose anything?

Well, as a matter of fact... You are

20 grand to the good.

It's not much, I'm afraid, but... Oh, Fred!

Oh, I love you, Fred!

Well, I'm very fond of you too, Harry.

Excuse me while I crawl back from the ledge here.

I'll talk to you later.

Bye, Harry.

Sources?

Each to his own, Miss Comis.

Or shall I call you Sandra?

You can call me whatever you want.

How about over lunch?

I'd like to learn more about the Mean Well Method.

I'd be delighted, but I'm afraid I'll have to wait. I have an appointment, if

you'll excuse me.

And don't forget, I'm on vacation.

Well, another hard day's work at the office. Not memories, buddy.

Get a cab.

Taxi!

Hey, hey!

Pathetic. Wait here.

Out of my way, pal.

Whoa!

Okay. See? No problem.

Oh.

Oh.

I thought you were supposed to be good.

I'm an artist, Chuck, not a surgeon. An artist? Who do you think you are,

Salvador Dali? These are surreal.

Hey, the shoe fits.

What is that supposed to mean? I'm out of here.

You'll get my bill.

It's been fun.

Sort of. You expect me to pay for these?

Unbelievable.

What?

Nothing. I know my face, Gare.

These don't look anything like me. Is that too much to ask? Some passing

resemblance?

There's got to be a decent photographer in this town.

Maybe you should go to a different city. Chuck, come here. Look at this.

Fred's not going to go into a coma anymore.

That's great.

No, it's not. Look.

Stockbroker died of undergoing plastic surgery.

It's got to be a mistake.

A mistake? Yeah, it's got to be stuck or something.

What do you mean, stuck?

The paper. It happened.

Yeah. It means the grit gets stuck into the cosmic machinery and makes the whole

thing just stop. What are you talking about?

What else could it be? I mean, we saved the guy's job, right?

Heck, he's practically a hero down there now. So if what you say is right, the

only reason he was getting plastic surgery was so that he could keep his

Well, now that his job is safe, there's no reason for him to even get plastic

surgery, so the thing's gotta be wrong.

Unless I could be wrong, right?

But the reason is we gotta figure it out.

Right?

Red!

Hey. Hi. How are you, sweetie?

Hello,

my little genius.

I cannot believe what you did this morning.

Lucky hunch.

Lucky hunch.

You are the smartest, most wonderful man in the entire world. Yes, whatever you

say. Fred!

Gary. What a coincidence. Meet you three times in one day, huh? Really?

Oh, Gary Hobson, this is Joanne Hanson. Hi.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Fred's very proud of your success. We're

going to have to come by and see your restaurant sometime. Well, please do.

Anytime. Anytime at all.

I've got to get back to work. Okay, then.

See you later.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah, yeah.

She works for Harry Knight, and we've been seeing each other for a few months.

Listen, Fred, I want to talk to you about this. Hey, look, I want to thank

for this morning.

How the hell did you do that?

Well, it's just sources. You always taught me never underestimate a source.

Well, anyway, you sure saved my bacon. Well, that's good. Now, listen, Fred,

won't be needing that surgery.

Terry, did you get a good look at Joanne?

Yeah, she's a good looker. She's 33, and I'm 50. How long do you think a great

girl like that is going to stay with me, huh?

I don't know, sometimes when I'm with her, age doesn't matter at all, you

And then I look in the mirror.

Fred. Have you told her about the surgery yet? No, no. She thinks I'm

be out of town for two weeks. Well, Fred, maybe you ought to tell her. Oh,

sure. Let her see how desperate I am. Maybe she doesn't want you to change. I

mean, maybe... Gary, you can't believe what they say to you just to make you

feel good.

Anyway, I've heard that song before.

Yeah, I know. I've been divorced before, too, remember? Yeah, I know, but she

didn't dump you for some 28 -year -old golf pro, you know? I mean, she...

Buddy, wise up, Gary.

It all turns out to be the things you don't want it to be. Money, power, look.

Come on, Fred, you don't believe that. Gary, look, take care of yourself, okay?

You're acting a little strange, all right? No, no, no. Starting a restaurant

very stressful, you know? So get some rest or take some time off. Fred, maybe

you ought to... I'll give you a call, okay?

In a month, I'll give you a call. Listen, Fred.

Goodbye, Gary. Goodbye,

Gary.

Bye -bye.

Find the operating schedule at the exact time in the hospital we're doing this.

What are you doing?

Go check his office.

How am I going to do that? I'll distract whoever while you go sneak in and find

this girl.

Hi, may I help you? Hi, my name is Fred Fishberg, and I need to see the doctor.

May I ask what this is regarding?

Excuse me.

Can I use your bathroom?

Oh, first door on your right.

Anyway, it's kind of a personal matter.

Well, I just did a photo shoot for a very exclusive men's magazine, and I

noticed that from certain angles, I don't look as handsome as I do in real

Sarah? Afternoon, Doctor.

Doctor, hi. My name is Frank Fishburger, and I'm a new patient. Oh, that's nice.

I'll be right with you. You come very highly recommended.

That's good. You know, my acquaintances, my friends, my mother saw you on Jenny

Jones. Mr. Goldfish, I have a very busy day today. My assistant will be very

happy to give you an appointment.

Security.

What are you doing here?

I don't know how to put this because we're running out of time, but Fred

Meanwell's life's in danger. What the hell are you talking about? Heart. Man

a bad ticker. I tried to stop him, Doctor. You cut on Fred, your insurance

premiums are going to go through the roof. You can't operate on the guy.

talking malpractice city. I gave Mr. Meanwell a very thorough physical.

no evidence of any pathology of any kind. Check him again. Check him.

Call security.

I did. Look, maybe you missed something on his physical. He may sound crazy, but

look at his face.

All -American.

Sincere. Earnest.

Get him out of here. Both of them. Does he look crazy to you?

Do I? No, you can't operate on this guy.

If the papers get wind of this, this is not going to be good for our business.

You happy now? Come on.

Let's go. Come on. No problem.

No problem.

Did you find out where it went?

Yeah, we've only got a couple hours to do this.

Come on, we've got the light.

He's here.

Went on vacation back in three weeks. Look, I really wanted to talk to Fred,

we can't reach him anywhere.

Maybe you could help. How's that?

I still can't figure out how Fred knew about Heartfelt Dying. I mean, he sold

the stock minutes before the announcement.

Well, Fred's got good instincts.

Kroll says he saw you hanging around Fred's desk.

Right before the news came out. And then you slipped away.

Well, that's because I was waiting for Chuck to finish talking to you, and I...

You're not thinking I was involved in any insider trading or anything. No, no.

I just want to know how you guys did it.

Maybe we could work together on it.

I'm retired.

You're kidding.

No. He told me he was going to a Bavarian health spa.

Why would he lie to me?

Well, I think maybe he's just a little embarrassed.

Listen, I love Fred, but he's not the most secure guy in the world. Well, it's

not because of anything I said. No, no, I'm not making any accusations. Believe

me.

I just don't want Fred to make a mistake is all.

Well, what would you like me to do?

Well, I wondered if you could speak with him.

And say what?

Well, reassure him.

I think if you and I were the both of us, we'd talk to him and we'd talk him

of the whole crazy idea.

I'm not all that sure it's so crazy.

Excuse me?

Fred is an adult.

He doesn't need you or I to make decisions for him. Yes, but I don't

is a decision that he needs to be making, believe me. Have you ever

known anyone who's had cosmetic surgery?

Well, no, I haven't, but I... All right, look, he's a grown man, okay? He

doesn't need you or I to go around policing him.

If you love somebody, you need to let them be free to make their own

Oh, that's great, but I don't think Fred's... I gotta go. What about Matt?

you talk to him?

No, I don't think so.

What if I told you that if he goes through this operation, it could put his

on the line?

How do you know?

Well, I know because I... I can't tell you how I know, but I know... Okay,

Mr. Hobson, Gary, I know you mean well, all right? But I happen to know Dr.

Swenson's reputation, and I know that he would not put Fred in any danger

whatsoever. That's great, but... I'm really sorry.

I have to go. I can't help you.

Well, I see why you didn't want to talk to him.

What? It looks like you found someone else to talk to.

Gary, I... Look, you're going to tell him the truth. You're going to cut him

loose, right?

David. Mom.

Yeah, all you people, you're all the same. Yeah, it's all big game to you,

it, Mom?

Mom.

Gary, this is my son, David.

Hi.

Your son?

Yeah.

Yeah.

David, could you get us a cup of latte?

Okay. Thanks.

Just stay with me a couple days. He's, uh... Why don't you sit down before you

fall down?

David just started medical school, Northwestern.

You're married?

No, I was married 22 years ago. I'm divorced.

And Fred knows this.

No, I haven't been able to tell him.

Why not?

He thinks I'm 33.

Excuse me?

I'm 42 years old, Gary.

Cosmetic surgery?

Oh. After my marriage, when guys would find out I had a kid, they would just

away.

Then I turned 40, and I really panicked.

I didn't really know what to do. I mean, I didn't want to be alone.

So I did it.

And I haven't quite been able to tell Fred.

Listen to me.

Fred's not doing this for himself. Fred's doing this out of vanity.

And you've got to stop him, because in 40 minutes, he's going to go in and

search you, and you've got to be there before he does.

He'll hate me.

Fred's a good, honest man. They don't make him like Fred anymore. When he

about you, his whole faith lights up. Ever since I've known Fred, he's been

a father to me, and I don't want to see anything terrible happen to him. And if

you can get there before he goes in and search you, I promise you, it'll be like

you're saving his life.

What have you got?

Tom, you have the, uh, nonfat decap block here, right?

We're leaving.

What? We're leaving.

All right. All right. How about this?

You call the doctor's office. You tell him that Fred has had a change of heart

and that he's not coming.

And then Fred shows up.

All right. Better idea. Better idea. Call him. Tell him that Michael Jordan

looking for a fourth at a golf game at the Lake Hill Country Club. No, because

if he's a sports fan, I mean, everybody knows the Bulls are not in town.

All right. All right. How about this?

McGinty's. Chuck, Joanne's going to help. Great.

Listen, you're closer to the hospital. We're not going to make it on time, so I

want you to keep them off the table, all right? I'll keep them on ice until you

get there. Bye.

Bye.

Everything looks great, Fred.

See you in about 20 minutes.

I'll be right here.

Are you locked up?

Oh, Mr.

Meanwell, how are you feeling today?

Well, yeah. Top notch, by the way. Things look absolutely fabulous. Let's

what we've got on the menu today.

Now, let's see here. We've got upper blasphemy, lower blasphemy. We're going

be cutting you from the neck of your neck to the bottom of your bollocks.

Just kidding, sir.

Okay, let's not keep the saw box waiting.

Now, I don't know whether you know the procedures, but the first thing that

we're going to be doing... Hang on, hang on.

Hang on. Okay, okay. Now, I'll tell you. The nurse usually does these kinds of

things. Let's see the...

They won't put me through Fred's room.

Absolutely old fruit. You just lie back and make yourself comfy, okay?

Whoa. Hold on there, Chief.

That patient's pre -op. Right.

The OR's that way?

Indeed it is. Good fellow. Well spotted.

We're under the strictest orders to keep our junior chappies on their toes,

don't you know?

What's your name, sir?

Jimmy. Jimmy, I'll be sure you're sent up to obstetrics right away.

Right. Right.

Right it is.

Jimmy, you're impressing me more and more every... When you pick it up, we'll

run out of time.

Mr. Meanwell, how you doing?

Oh, yeah.

Is that with drugs kicking in yet? Oh, yeah. Oh, that's good. Okay, well, I'm

going to put you out in a minute. Excuse me, Dr.

Harper. And you are?

I'm Dr.

Livingston. I just got back from obstetrics. Oh man, what a scene. There

lady there screaming, bellowing for her epidermal. I offered to administer it,

but she refused, wouldn't let me lay a finger on her. She insisted you stick

her. Me?

Are you sure?

Yeah, didn't you get the page?

No.

Those numbskulls, I'll tell you what.

You go down there now, and I'll hold down the fort over here, okay?

What did you say your name was again?

Livingston. The G is silent, but you've got to hurry up. She's going to rip

those poor OBGYNs' heads off. Fine.

I'll just mosey on up. Okay.

Have you ever seen that guy before?

No. Okay, stay calm. Don't let him get too close to the patient. I'll be right

back.

This is the largest slide of the map.

Come see me.

Dr.

Livingston, I presume. Yes, that's my name. Let's see some ID there. ID?

Well, I... Fred!

Fred, don't let him do it!

Fred, they're gonna kill you!

You gotta wake up, Fred!

Your face looks great, Fred! Some friends you got.

Huh? What? You sure you want to proceed?

Well, oh, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, let's go for it, huh?

I swear, it's not what it looks like. I'm actually trying to save a life here.

Sure you are, doctor.

Come on, no more treats. Down this way.

Okay, I'm going to inject the anesthetic into your IV.

You'll feel a slight burning sensation, and then you'll be out.

See you on the other side, Fred.

Stop! Oh, not again.

Fred.

Joanne.

Joanne.

Dr. Swenson.

You two know each other?

Yeah. Dr. Swenson operated on me a couple of years ago.

I had a facelift, eyes, everything.

What?

I'm not 33, Fred. I'm 42.

And see that guy over there? That's my son, David.

Your son?

Yeah.

Why don't you give him some room? Come on, give him a little air. Just let him

talk and what have you. Let's give him a few. Why?

Joanne, why didn't you tell me all this before?

Well, I was going to. I just, um, I was afraid that I might lose you.

Well, it's not like you've been totally honest with her, Fred. I mean, not that

it's any of my business right now.

Just... Your son?

Look, if you're going to hate me for this, I understand, but I really don't

think that you should go through with this surgery. And if it is dangerous, I

don't want you to do it.

I love you, just like you are.

Gary, you want to make yourself useful, get that doctor back in here.

Okay, Fred.

Hey, Doc, Fred, what...

What did you decide, Fred?

Jim, you're going to kill me for this.

No problem.

It happens.

Gary, you happy now?

Yeah.

Folks, this appears to be a wrap.

Let's get Mr. Meanwell back to his room and get this OR scrubbed down.

Bye,

Jim.

All right, right behind you.

Doctor. Looks like we had a little problem here.

Oh, my God.

Dopamine. His IV wasn't attached?

Thank God we didn't operate.

His blood pressure would have dived right through the floor.

Oh, my God.

He never would have survived.

What do you think?

Oh, wonderful.

It's just wonderful.

I think it captures the real you. At least it did when I bailed you out. I

insane.

Plus, I have repetitive whiplash injury from being thrown out of two medical

buildings in the same day.

Well, you got your picture in the paper, though. Oh, yeah, and all my friends

and family are going to see it tomorrow.

Wait a minute.

Where's that photograph?

What photograph?

The original one from yesterday.

I still got time to get it in tomorrow's paper.

Compared to this mug shot, I look like Paul Newman.

You threw it out.

I did?

Hey, come on, let's go.

Go where?

Come on.

You're not going to pick up the garbage until tomorrow morning. What, are you

crazy? I'm not going to the dumpster.

Oh, fine.

I'll get it, Mike.

Marissa, what do you say I make us both dinner?

Sure, why not?

The three of us.

All right, dinner for four.

Like I said, it's a competitive world out there. One day you're up, the next

it's the dumpster.

Still,

there's always hope.

So keep your chin up.

And don't forget to wipe off the schmuck.

I got your letter of resignation, Fred. You sure you want to do this? You're a

valuable guy here.

I didn't save my job the other day. Gary did.

I don't know how exactly, but he did.

And it made me realize something.

I don't want this job anymore.

You're not serious.

Fred's going to the teacher.

And you made my decision a whole lot easier, Sandy.

So you did help Fred make his score.

Fred didn't need a score. He's going to do what he wants to do. Don't kid me.

Look, I want a shot at the brass ring too, Gary, and I'm not too fussy about

I get it.

I don't know how I can help you, Sandy.

Just take a look at this buy order for Nocatex Systems.

Shall I load my personal portfolio with it?

Sandy, I don't know. Those are high -tech stocks. They're very volatile.

So you're saying that's a good bet?

Well, I don't know, Sandy. I mean, it's a very personal decision.

We'll keep this between you and me. Yeah.

Hey, give me a call sometime. I'll show you my upside.

I'll do that.

Hey,

what did the dragon lady say?

I thought that you'd believe it. Did you give her one?

No, I didn't.

I think I did.

Yeah, I'll come by and audit that class of yours, huh?

Gary, you do that, buddy.

I'll see you around.

Take care. Take care, Joanne. You too, Gary.

Hey, you stop by the restaurant any time. We'll squeeze in.

Count on it.

Bye -bye.

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