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You too. Bye.

The Washington post, sir ? Here you are.

Good morning, nap. Good morning. How are you ?

Thank you. Have a nice day. You too. Bye.

Hi. Morning, Cate.

Second time around. Hey, Cate, it's Francesca.

Oh, uh, frannie. Hi. How ya doin' ?

It's daddy's birthday on Saturday, and you're coming to the party.

Oh, lovely. A family occasion to dread. I'm not going.

Oh, yeah ? Are you gonna plan to have chicken pox that day ?

That's what you said last year.

A person can only have chicken pox once in their life, and trust me, you have had it.

How long you gonna keep making things up ?

Until dad apologizes. Until his funeral.

That I'll go to. Look, I'm really swamped and I'll talk to you later, okay ? Bye !

Hey, hey-- hey, Cate, wait !

Hi. Hi.

Funny, I just got off the phone with Francesca. Oh, daddy's party ?

Is this supposed to be an annual event now ?

Well, frannie wants to. You know, since mom died.

Anyway, it's a chance to see everybody. Who ?

All the old paesans stuffing themselves on manicotti...

And talking about baseball games they saw in 1948 ?

We'll be there. Oh, sorry.

I know. I just-- you know how it is.

Just make an appearance. Then you and Philip can have some function you have to go to.

Anyway, here are the things I told you about.

I know they're not what you usually carry, but-- well, you never know.

Great.

I won't keep you. Oh, Cynthia's coming down for the party too.

Okay, okay. Say no more.

- Hi. - Yeah.

We're just looking.

You got any fatigues or combat boots ? No.

Nothing like that. I sell vintage clothes.

Second time around. Hi. Uh-- Hi, it's me.

Please, be careful with that. It's really fragile. It's Philip.

I know, I just-- I have, uh, customers.

Oh, great. Sorry. Sorry to bother you.

Tonight, don't bother to cook. I'll pick something up on the way.

I'll be there around 7:00. Okay. All right.

- Well, I'll see you then. Bye. - Bye.

That's an original. It's nice, isn't it ?

It'd be a cool vest. Just cut off the sleeves. Yeah.

You can't. I mean, because it goes with the skirt,

and it's not for sale as a separate.

Let's go.

Lillian, darling, you still need time to recover.

And I've been thinking.

Why don't we cancel the party this weekend and go away somewhere ?

Just the two of us.

How about that cabin in the mountain where she's planning to throw you off a cliff ?

Perhaps the cabin in the mountains.

You know it's beautiful there this time of year.

Leave on Friday. How could we possibly do that ?

Just get on a plane and go.

Just to avoid a party ?

People do it all the time. Go to Paris for the weekend.

Come on. Wouldn't it be great ?

Just take off. Get away from all of them.

No arguments, no bickering.

Yeah. Come on. You don't like my family anyway.

I do-- I like your family. I do like them.

They're noisy when they eat, but I like them. Excuse me.

Excuse me.

We could go someplace quiet, someplace nice,

just the two of us.

Um, when is it again, the party ?

Do we really have to go ?

Yes, we have to go. It's your family.

When is it again ?

Saturday.

Come on. Just humor me.

Just tell me you're gonna take me away someday, somewhere.

You don't have to mean it. Just say it.

Just say it.

What ?

Never mind.

Knock, knock. Ah, Cate !

Come in. Come in. Hello.

Look at you. How are ya ?

Good. And you ? Mmmm.

Ah. Look, I'm all dirty. Here, take that.

Ohhh. Beautiful. Thanks. Come on.

I have a little surprise for you. Oh. God.

Oh, Willie, these are fabulous. Yeah.

That's a good one. Where did you get them ?

Here and there, you know. Come on.

You don't find this kind of quality at garage sales.

No, you don't. Come on !

Oh, all right, I'll tell ya.

Seeing as I've sold you my shop, I might as well give you my last little secret, yes ?

You ready ?

Here. There you are.

Funerals. Yep. Huh ?

The obituaries ? The obituaries.

And you know,

the family's usually very glad to have somebody around.

To help out, you know, to dispose of things, and,

of course, I split the proceeds with them if they sell.

- Wicked, eh ? - No. It's a service, really.

Yes, it is a service to them and to you.

Well, the "if they sell" part isn't so perfect.

No, it's the fun, Cate. Come on. Let's face it. It's the fun.

You're here with a bundle of old clothes, rummaging through them, and what do you find ?

A genuine givenchy. I mean, that's wonderful.

I mean, look at-- look at this green dress.

Oh. Wouldn't that be wonderful for your mother ?

The only woman in the world who would wear every color of green because of her hair.

Oh. Listen to that. Cha-cha-cha-cha.

Oh, Cynthia will love it. Oh, Cynthia.

I'll take it for her. I'd love to come with you sometime. Yes.

Well, you can. You can come with me anytime you like.

Oh, god. Willie !

Pierce ! Pierce !

Ah-ah-ah. He's gonna lose one of those cuff links.

Tell me I'm right. Cynthia never tells me anything about the plot.

Imagine having him for a brother-in-law.

- Well, he's not yet. - Yeah, but you know him.

Oh, yeah. What-- so ?

What you see is what you get.

What I see I'd be thrilled to get.

But, surnami, you said saturn in my eighth house...

Did not mean Simon and I would actually break up.

All right, listen, listen. My sister's here. I'll call you later.

Okay. Bye. Hey, sweets. Hi.

Hi. Mmmm.

What's this about Simon ? Are you breaking up ?

We had a huge fight. He thinks he's Pierce Covington.

Talks with an English accent. Calls me Olivia.

He says he can't commit.

After I've given him two years of my life.

So I told him I should be committed for dating him, and I walked out.

Well, that's actors for ya.

Right. Like you'd know from actors.

How's Mr. Phil ? Philip ? He's fine.

Are you here for daddy's party already ?

I'm here to nurse my wounds. Ohh.

Dating a soap opera star is bad enough.

Dating a soap opera character is ludicrous.

So, what about Philip ?

Is anything happening there ?

I'm quite content, thank you.

"Quite content" ?

Sounds madly exciting. Snore.

Oh. Oh, oh, oh.

It's not for you. Remember mom's dying words ?

"Green... not good on you."

I wanted to fix the sequins before you saw it.

Oh, you sweetie. Can I try it on ? Yes.

I'm sure you'll want it shorter. Mm-hmm.

Oh.

Oh !

Those steps.

Don't you have anything new ?

Uh, no. I sell secondhand and consignment.

Just like the sign says. What do you think ?

Ohh. Pretty.

Mmm. Very foxy.

Very, very nice.

Well, I hate secondhand. I've got a thing about it.

You know. Someone else's clothes ?

Really ? Maybe you should see a doctor about that.

Oh, cute.

Real cute.

Why did you treat her like that ? Like what ?

As if she smelled.

She wasn't gonna buy. She wanted new stuff.

Couldn't you have said, "my stuff's not new,

but it's the finest in designer wear" ?

You could have shown her something that was more her style, or at least her size.

She didn't appreciate my stuff. Wake up, Cate.

- What are you running here, a museum or a store ? - I can't force people to buy.

They have to want my stuff. You can encourage them.

I mean, look at this place. It's drab. I-I'm sorry, but it is.

It should be romantic and fun. Slap some paint on the walls.

Brighten it up. Oh, here. Nicer bags would help.

And doors on the dressing rooms. These curtains are ghastly.

And full-length mirrors inside.

Cynthia, stop. I know your projects.

In a minute you'll be telling me I need ferns and cupids.

- No ferns, but cupids might work. - I don't have any money.

Oh, catie. You don't need money. You have me.

You know I can't do that.

Sweetie, you have to do something.

Or else you'll be back working at the Pentagon.

Let's just make a list. A list doesn't cost anything.

I know you-- okay. Pentagon.

Hello. Hi, Cate, it's me.

Hi. Where are you ? I'm sorry. Listen.

I can't make it. I have an emergency meeting with Grant winthrop in New York.

New York ? Aw. Yes, I'm at the airport now.

I'm sorry. It just came up. So explain to your father for me, okay ?

Philip, you're sending me into battle alone.

I know. I'm sorry. I have to do this, Cate.

Okay. Okay ? Bye.

Bye.

No, he didn't !

He did. You're kidding.

Ah. So the big businesswoman...

Arrives an hour late, huh ?

- Happy birthday, dad. - Swamped with customers, is that right ?

Not exactly. Here. It's from Philip too.

- Oh, thanks. - He had an emergency at work. Couldn't make it.

You ought to marry that guy. I don't know why you're dragging your feet.

Anyway, I think there's some food left. Go get some.

...what kind of artifacts you can find. Is that right ?

Now, where do you find them ? Hey.

Hi, Cate.

Sweets. Thank you. Nice dress.

Daddy loves your cannoli, signora coretti. Molto grazie.

Oh, good, Cate, you made it. Hi.

Hi. Where's Philip ?

He had an emergency at work.

"We love you mad" ?

I telephoned the order in. They made a mistake.

Hey, how's my favorite sister-in-law ?

I thought I was your favorite. You are. You're all my favorite.

Oh, well, why don't we just change the "m" to a "d" ?

We can stick an "l-y" on the end. "We love you madly."

It's perfect the way it is. He's always mad about something.

Annette, could you put the cannoli in the fridge ? Sure.

- Cate, maybe you could-- - get out of the room ? I can do that.

Okay, Mr. Attorney.

What's black and brown and looks good on lawyers ?

Doberman. All right, what's the lawyer's creed ?

I don't know. You're innocent until proven broke.

All right. What's the difference between a lawyer and a catfish ?

What is it ? One's a bottom-feeding scavenger and the other's a fish.

Oh, you're back already ?

I thought you went upstairs to iron your blouse.

Oh, daddy, if you knew anything about fashion, you'd know her outfit is very chic.

She looks like she slept in it. What's chic about that ?

I'm sure you think that shirt is the height of fashion.

Hey, I-I-I don't claim to be an expert.

And I don't try to make a living selling other people's castoffs.

Is that blouse an example of your merchandise ? Oh, no wonder.

- No wonder what ? - No wonder you have to come home to get a decent meal.

Look at you. You're thin, you're pale. But I guess that's chic, too, isn't it ?

Daddy, you're impossible ! Here.

Caitlin. Father Francis. How are you ?

You're looking very beautiful today. Thank you.

I was thinking it's a shame your blessed mother isn't here,

and then there you are, looking like her twin.

I'm sure she's happy where she is. Ah.

It's a grand occasion, though, you have to admit. Grand.

Ah. Ha-ha-ha ! Just what I wanted.

Oh-ho. Get a load of that, huh ?

♪ For he's a jolly good fellow ♪

♪ for he's a jolly good fellow ♪

♪ that nobody can deny ♪♪

- Need any help ? - No, thanks.

- Oh, hi. - Hi.

- Can I get you something ? - I'll get it.

So... you're Cate.

That's right. You're Cynthia's--

attorney. One of them. Harry diedrich.

Uh, I think your blouse is great.

Thank you. It's turn-of-the-century, isn't it ?

Yeah. How do you know that ?

I think that was my grandmother's. So, she want it back ?

Get the coffee. Too late. Coming through.

Good. I wanted you two to meet. Harry just moved here from New York.

Oh, that looks good.

Hot coffee. Yeah. Any sugar in here ?

This cabinet. The other way.

Get forks and knives. Oh. Excuse me.

Just grab some out of the dishwasher.

Napkins in the drawer ? I'll wash these up.

Yeah, I got 'em. And an extra plate.

I feel so close to you.

Francesca's the oldest, right ? I met her when I arrived.

She seemed very determined. Oh, yes.

She's an internist, you know.

Very successful, but it took determination.

More than the usual. Oh ?

Well, first she got a scholarship to Johns Hopkins at 17.

Then got pregnant.

Got packed off to a home for unwed mothers.

But after the baby was born, she and Jerry...

Refused to give her up and got married.

And then she became a doctor ?

- Are you sure this isn't too boring ? - No.

Uh, dad said, "no sense wasting a good mind,"

and bullied her into taking the scholarship anyway.

And Annette, the blond ?

Great mother, great wife.

That's her banker husband, Paul, on the gazebo.

The matching girls are theirs.

Check out the clothes. The whole family's color-coordinated.

When we were kids, frannie and Annette were dad's favorites,

until Cynthia hit puberty and turned into--

Cynthia. Yeah.

So, there's Francesca the doctor,

Annette the perfect wife, Cynthia the super model,

and Caitlin... The rag seller.

Not exactly my father's darling child.

Well, I think you're something.

And very beautiful too.

Oh.

Caitlin, thanks for the gloves.

Oh, Harry, right ? The bottom-feeding scavenger.

That would be me !

My dad.

You-- you wanna get outta here ?

Yeah. With a bottom-feeder ?

Yeah. All right.

Thanks.

I know you're seeing someone, but, uh,

I'd like to call you anyway.

That's not a good idea. I'm gonna call you.

You don't have to call back.

I should go.

Hi, it's Cate. Leave a message.

Hi, Cate. It's Philip.

You back from the party ? Hello ?

If you're there, pick up.

All right. Well, um, I'm at the St. Regis.

You have the number. I'll be back in my room about 7:00.

Call me, please. I love you. Bye.

He's completely smitten. I could tell.

Stop playing cupid, okay ? I don't need it.

You need some passion in your life.

You think you're in love with Philip, but he's just a habit.

- Maybe it's time for a change. - Speaking of someone who just broke up with her own habit,

you're not exactly speaking from a position of strength.

Hmm.

Maybe they're from St. Anthony's, when it burned down.

Clean 'em up, strip 'em, put a door frame around 'em.

You mean you like them ? They're beautiful.

Ah. Huh ?

Anyway, you're hardly the first woman to dump a guy...

Because she fell for someone else.

I'm not dumping anyone and I haven't fallen for anyone. I'm gonna marry Philip.

Really ? Where's the ring ?

Or did I miss something ?

Let's go see mom.

I hope heaven's a big cocktail party,

and she's the center of attention in her red suit.

With a dry Martini. Probably her third.

This always bugged me. His name there.

It should just read, "beloved wife and mother."

Well, he was her husband...

And he loved her.

We were always sure to find our catie under the bed whenever they yelled.

When he yelled, you mean.

Come on. H-He never let up on her.

She spent half my childhood in the gazebo crying.

And getting pie-eyed.

That's where she stashed her bottles.

Yeah, well, it was his fault she drank, anyway.

Come on, Cate. She was an alcoholic.

You've never said a bad word about dad.

No, I haven't,

and I hate it that you do.

I wish I could find a man half as good.

Wasn't that hard for me.

Of course they want to see you.

Th-they always ask if you're coming with me. They do.

This potato salad is delicious. Unusual.

Place in the village makes it fresh.

- Would you like some more ? - Thank you.

You know, I was thinking about Cate just last week.

- Why was that, mother ? - I saw Sarah deville at the whitmans'.

You remember her, don't you ? She's married to Paul deville.

Cousin of Peter, the one who raises horses.

- Oh, yes. - Why were you thinking about Cate, dear ?

Sarah had a connection with Valentino.

She can't be that old. Isn't she our age ?

I think Mrs. Traynor means,

um, the couture designer, not the actor.

Oh, of course the designer.

Laurence, what are you talking about ?

Anyway, Sarah has closets filled with valentinos...

That are terribly out-of-date.

So, of course, I thought of Cate.

That's-- that's very kind. I'd love some valentinos, if she'd like to sell them.

So, Cate, your little shop is doing well, is it ?

Getting a lot of donations ?

Consignments, actually, but, um...

Yeah.

Philip ? Uh-huh.

I wanna ask you something. Fire away.

What are you doing with me ?

What ? "Doing" ? What--

what do you see in me ?

I can't categorize it. Try.

All right. Okay. Um--

you're nice to me. Excuse me.

Go on.

Uh--

you make me feel good. You're not demanding.

"Demanding." you know, you don't-- you don't...

Badger me to go places and do things I don't wanna go or do.

But, Philip, these are things that describe how I act towards you.

What is it about me that you like ?

My own qualities.

I really don't see where this is going.

I like everything. You're perfect.

Don't change. Okay ?

Please get in the car.

Remodel incorporated. Let us remodel you. Harry !

Yes, she's here.

Isn't she ?

What did I tell you ? Here.

Hello ? Hi.

Oh.

Remodeling, yeah.

Cynthia talked me into it.

Now ?

Okay.

Yeah.

Okay. Bye.

- What did he say ? - Nothing.

Nothing ?

We're having coffee.

Listen, Harry is charming, handsome and smart. It's okay to like him.

It's just coffee.

What do you call this color anyway ?

"Ghost of you."

You expect me to choose a color from nail Polish ?

Why not ? They're great colors.

I think it'll look amazing.

Well, that wasn't enough for Gus.

So he befriended the widow who lived one floor below us.

In the same building ? Oh, yes. Oh, yes.

But she had two sons, ex-marines both,

Who did not approve of Gus.

So he'd put on an overcoat,

a hat, a scarf, fake mustache--

in the middle of the summer-- and he'd go down the fire escape to call on the widow.

And my mom eventually took him back. Forgave him.

And after she died, he went out to California to do the racetrack circuit,

where he died of a coronary.

But it sounds like you liked him. Oh, yeah.

What a character.

Sure I can't get you somethin' ? It's gettin' on lunch.

Oh. No, I have to go.

Oh. Okay.

There's a Hitchcock festival this week at the uptown.

Oh, really ?

They always look so much better on the big screen,

especially the black-and-white ones.

You don't get that contrast on TV.

Was that a yes ?

How 'bout a ride ? Uh--

no, thanks. I'll walk.

Well, I'll check the movie times, give you a call.

Whatever.

Have you got time to come to another house with me ?

Um, I feel like I should get back to the shop and keep an eye on Cynthia.

Okay. I'm so glad you're doing it up.

Yeah ? It needed that.

I miss it. The shop ?

Yeah, more than I thought I would.

It's all that kind of, you know, the chatting.

The talking to people. That's what I really, really miss.

Well, you can come back anytime you want, you know. Yeah.

Look, honestly. Look at these weeds.

You'd think somebody would give them a whack.

- Oh, look ! What have we got here ? - What ?

He's seen better days. A little cupid.

Ah, look. Cynthia and I were just talking about cupids for the shop.

There, there. Look. See ? He's smiling.

Do you want him ?

Well, he's cute, isn't he ? Well, he's a saucy little chap.

Come on. Let's ask how much they want for it.

Okay.

Is it heavy ? Yes.

Actually, I could help you with the books. Yes.

- You gonna make sure the kids are okay ? - Yes.

Feel like Chinese ?

You said a movie. We did the movie.

You never said a movie and dinner.

Takeout is hardly dinner. We wouldn't have to go out.

We could eat on your balcony. Wait--

h-how did you know I have a balcony ?

All the apartments in your building have a balcony, don't they ?

Oh, right.

Ah. This is great.

I'm sorry. Do you want a plate ?

No, I thought we could eat family style, if that's all right with you.

Oh, sure. That's great.

Mm. Fried rice. Good. Is it good ?

Want some ? Try it. Okay. Wanna try mine ?

Sure.

Mm. This is one of my favorites.

Can I get you some longer chopsticks ?

I know--

I know, I... hunch over my food like--

like I'm afraid somebody's gonna take it.

I call it the "immigrant hunch."

My whole family does it.

I like that, "immigrant hunch."

Hmm ? Uh-uh.

I'll stick with the broccoli. No, I want it back.

No.

So I took the money my mother gave me...

And I quit my job...

And... opened a shop.

And I'm glad I did,

except sometimes when I look at my bank statements.

Ah, doing work you enjoy is worth everything.

So you love what you do ? I do. It's mostly small-time stuff,

but my clients have real problems, and sometimes I can help them.

You were washing dishes the first time we met.

And you pulled your hand out of the sink still wet and soapy...

And shook my hand anyway.

I liked that. Oh, you did ?

You didn't hesitate.

Good night.

Cate, it's Philip. Listen, would you meet me at the hay-Adams at 8:00 tonight ?

And why don't you wear that little black dress that I like ? Bye.

I've been doing some thinking,

And do you remember the other day when you asked me what I saw in you ?

Well, I think I know what you were asking,

and the thing is that we seem to get along so well most of the time--

almost all the time-- that, uh,

we've never had to talk about it.

I mean, we make a great team, don't you think ?

Yeah. I'm not sure "team" is the right word. Yeah, uh,

but you know what I mean, right ?

I don't want to lose you.

I want you to stick around.

Permanently.

- Are you sure ? - Yes. Yes.

Because you're comfortable with me ?

Catie, you...

Are a very... kind person.

You remind me why it matters.

So, shall we set a date ?

I hope you're not doing this because you're afraid I would leave you.

No. No, I'm doing it because it's, uh--

makes sense-- it's the next logical step.

You're right.

That's great. That's wonderful.

That is wonderful.

Hi. You know, I've been thinking.

It's not enough just to do a face-lift here.

You need a whole new approach to selling.

A snazzy new logo, lots of publicity.

Are you sure about this color ?

Trust me. What is that ?

Where did you get it ? Oh. A friend.

- Is it too much ? - No, I love it.

Maybe over there by the dressing rooms.

Might work.

Yeah. Maybe it has already.

Have you fallen for Harry ?

You have, haven't you ?

I knew it, I knew it. I am so clever.

Well, I like him. "Like" ?

"Like" ? Is that all ?

He's so different from Philip.

Yeah. Harry's alive.

All right. If you must know, Philip and i--

just goes to show you that you should always listen to your sister.

Excellent advice. Hey.

Hey. Hey.

You've really made progress.

Here, this is yours, isn't it ?

Yeah. Where'd you get it ?

Daddy found it after the party.

Figured it'd be another year before you got over there, so-- thank you.

Oh. Frannie, my friend-- lawyer--

Harry needs some sort of physical for an insurance thing.

Is that something you could do ? Sure. Have him call my office.

- I'll have someone set him up. - I think the clasp is broken.

- Cate ? - What ?

Is that a ring ? Give me your hand. Oh. Oh.

Cynthia.

Cynthia.

You might want to take a look at this.

Oh, man !

Welcome, Philip, to the family.

Here, Phil. Cheers.

You'll be giving Caitlin her first real job. She'll be a good wife.

Wait. Excuse me. What do you mean, "first real job" ?

Cate, you've had 17 jobs since you left college.

Don't think I haven't been counting. But this one is a keeper, right, Phil ?

- I certainly hope so, sir. - And when my new grandchildren start showing up,

then she'll really know what a job is.

I already have a real job, and in the unlikely event that we have children--

what do you mean, in the unlikely event you have children ?

Is there something the matter with him ?

No, there's nothing wrong with either of us.

We haven't decided if we want to have children.

Francesca. Is there something wrong with your face ?

Because if there isn't, stop squinting at your sister like a 12-year-old kid.

If you have something to say, say it.

Okay. I don't think this is the time to discuss this.

Oh, you don't think ? Well, this is still my house.

As long as you're in it, you can stop trying to run other people's lives.

No, frannie, you can't do that because that's daddy's job.

- Philip, I'd like to leave. - Oh, Cate, stop fussing. Sit down.

- I don't want to sit down. I want to leave. - Then leave.

- Cate, let's just-- - leave.

- Well, thank you for your hospitality. - So long, Phil.

Good night. Good night. Thank you and--

So, marriage, eh ?

How do you feel ?

I feel that... Maybe I should be happier.

I can understand that.

Can you ? Absolutely.

Before my marriage, Mr. Hendley said to me...

That everything would be one big, long party.

Monte Carlo, south of France, corfu.

That sounds like a nice party. Yes, but you see, it wasn't.

I mean, all those... Wasted hours.

I'd much preferred to have been out here.

I have an absolute dread of parties now.

This is where you should be, with your plants, your flowers, your fertilizer.

I've grown to love this dirt. It nourishes things, it grows things.

It protects things. I love it.

So you regretted your marriage ?

Oh, I wouldn't go that far. No.

But I would say this, Cate.

I would say that... My husband...

Was as dull as ditch water.

Without your mother's help, I would never have made it through the things...

That we called our "little trials."

My father was more than a trial. Mm-hmm.

- If it wasn't for him, she might still be here. - Oh, come on, Cate !

You know your mother had a brain tumor.

And before she died, she said her tumor was--

was "full of fury and the raging indignation of the oppressed."

She must have been reading too much Irish poetry, if you ask me.

Would you do me a favor and get that colander, please ?

Huh ?

Would you get that colander ?

Oh, yeah.

That's a strainer. The colander.

Thank you. Was that just something between you and your father,

or do you really not want to have children ?

No. I don't think I do.

Why not ?

Well...

There are natural mothers and there are natural aunts,

and I think I'm a natural aunt.

Well, you could-- you could at least consider it.

I have considered it.

The way I see it, once a woman has children,

nothing interesting ever happens to her again.

I didn't know you wanted children. You never told me that.

There was no reason to, was there ?

When you're done with that basil, you could start on the cilantro.

Except don't chop it up like you did last time.

Just... let the leaves remain whole.

What's the difference ? It's all gonna get mushed up together anyway ?

It's mother's recipe.

It'll be better this way. You'll see.

Hello, Cate. It's me, Harry.

Well, I heard about your engagement, and i-i--

I don't know what to say,

except I still hope to hear from you again.

Bye-bye.

I know. I'm late.

I was afraid you would think I wasn't coming.

Oh, I wouldn't think that.

So, uh--

well, how's the renovation ?

Uh, it's good. It's really changing.

Cynthia has great ideas. Some... great ideas. Hmm.

Oh, I'll bet.

Listen, i-- I have a problem.

What is it ? I'm sorry. It's you.

I won't be a problem anymore.

I-- but thank you for calling.

'Cause I appreciate being able to do this in person.

I, uh--

I've fallen in love with you.

That's my problem. But I don't want to be a problem for you.

But you are.

'Cause I've fallen in love with you too.

Now, is that gonna be a problem ?

Oh, that's a problem I can live with.

And the last and perhaps the most serious obstacle...

To meaningful fiscal reform...

Is the continued efforts of the lobbyists.

This particular donation is extremely important. In conclusion--

Philip ? This just isn't gonna work. Excuse me.

He's just trying to impress the bankers.

I just can't sit here. Cate.

Relax. We're almost through here. Okay ? Relax. Thank you very much.

Philip. I'm leaving.

Sweetheart, ten minutes.

We're gonna have some coffee, and then we'll be out.

Relax. This just isn't gonna work.

- Fiscal reform ? - No, us.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

So, the ring is nowhere in sight,

and you and Harry are awfully cozy.

What are you not telling me ?

- Nothing. - Oh.

So, the new mirrors got here yesterday-- why are you looking at me like that ?

So, it looks like we'll be ready for the reopening next week.

Great. I'll come back.

Come back ? Where are you going ?

Simon called last night,

begging me to come back to New York. Oh, no !

I miss him. So we're going to therapy.

Me and Simon and Pierce Covington.

Thank goodness, because if I stay at daddy's much longer,

I'll be braiding my hair and going to the orthodontist.

- Where is daddy ? - Mm, he said he'd be late.

Something about the plumbing next door.

I think he's got something going with the widow currington.

Cate, I love it. Thank you.

Oh, you're welcome. It's great. Look at this.

We've got to get-- hey, hey, where's my birthday girl ?

Hey ! Hello, darling.

Hey, dom. Hi, hi, hi, hi.

This is that rice cooker thing that you always wanted.

Oh, thank you. Oh, daddy, thank you. I got a good deal on it.

Happy birthday, honey.

I hope I didn't miss the meal.

Daddy, you remember Harry.

Oh, yeah. Hi. Hi, Harry.

Dominic, how are you ? Fine, thanks.

This may be a little sudden,

but while we're all assembled here, I, uh--

I've asked your youngest daughter, Cate, to marry me.

- And she said yes. - Yes ! Yes !

Wait a minute. Didn't you just get engaged with--

oh-- you are so devious !

We need more champagne !

Congratulations.

My, my, my. Well.

Philip moved out, and Harry moved right in, huh ?

I move fast. Yes, yes.

Sit down. Sit down, Harry. Make yourself at home.

Well, well, well, well.

Here. What's up ? No, I don't want any.

I don't want any. Are you all right ?

I'm going upstairs. What do you have to offer my daughter, Harry ?

I mean, I hardly know you.

You come from a good family ? I mean, uh, you have any money ?

Is your legal firm top rank ? What ?

Uh, Harry doesn't do corporate law, actually.

I asked him, catie, not you.

Well, I'd say that your family is almost as crazy as mine.

Ah ! Hmm. Money ? I have enough.

Prestigious law firm ? Definitely.

Good, good, good.

So, uh, Harry, why are you so special, then ?

- Because she said yes. - Ah !

And we'd like your blessing, Dominic.

But if you have any objection, please, speak now.

Oh. Why bother ?

Caitlin hasn't cared about what I've said for years, have you, catie ?

Well, we both do care what you have to say.

Oh, thank you. Good. Good.

Well, then, uh,

I have no objection, counselor.

Come on ! Let's celebrate, huh ?

Come on ! Celebrate ! Here we go.

I don't see any food. What kind of a party is this ?

Cate. Cate, come here. What ?

What ? Come here. I have to talk to you.

If you tell anyone that I told you this, I will deny it.

I could lose my license for telling you. What are you talking about ?

You remember Harry came for his physical ?

The lab report on his blood workup indicated excessive white cells.

So we sent a sample to an independent lab for verification.

Now, we're not gonna know anything until we get the second labs,

and Harry doesn't know anything yet.

Harry doesn't know what ?

I'm sorry, but it looks like Harry has leukemia.

Well, should we even have a band ?

Is it too much ? Maybe just a guitar.

Or a harp. Love harps. If you can still find a harp.

Dominic called. He wants trumpets and lots of 'em.

He wants you all in white, the bridesmaids in pink...

And a troupe of ring bearers on Valentine's day.

Why didn't he call me ? He was afraid you wouldn't go for the trumpets.

Yeah.

Do you-- do you really want a big wedding ?

If you do.

Well, it sounds kinda awful--

dad yelling at everybody and--

oh, I get the picture.

We could just, you know, get married.

No ring bearers. No anything, just us.

And we wouldn't have to wait till Valentine's day.

We wouldn't have to wait at all.

I'd like that.

Enough to do it ?

This is not all about annoying Dominic, is it ? No !

Not at all. It's just if, if, we want to and--

and I want to. Why wait ?

Go get married. Yeah !

Stand over here. Big smile.

Harry ? Yes.

You take this woman to be your wedded wife ?

I do. And, Caitlin ?

You take this man to be your wedded husband ? I do.

Then by the power vested in me...

By the great commonwealth of Virginia...

I now pronounce you man and wife.

You may kiss the bride, sir.

I, uh, I hope you're not too disappointed--

no big wedding and all. Cate and I preferred it that way.

Give me that brace and bit, will you ?

Caitlin's a grown woman. She can do what she wants.

She's a lot like her mother. Uh, the brace thing you were talking about--

yeah, that thing with the handle there-- the brown thing. Oh.

Near the wire. I don't know a screwdriver from a socket wrench.

Don't worry. You don't need to be handy with Caitlin around.

Yeah, okay--

get out from underneath.

You are something, Cate.

Don't you pay attention to what anybody says to you ?

Couldn't you at least have waited until we knew for sure ?

That would be-- that would be such a mistake.

He could live for years and years and years and be fine.

Live for years, yes-- be fine, I'm not so sure.

Have you thought at all about what your life is going to be like with him ?

Hello. Hey.

Yeah, she's right here. Hang on.

Cynthia. Oh-- oh. Hello.

Mrs. Harry diedrich.

I am so happy for you !

You're the only one so far who's actually said that.

What did dad say ? Not much. He already got Harry up on a ladder.

They seem to be hitting it off.

He likes Harry because he stands up to him.

I stand up to him. He doesn't like me.

You're his daughter. Oh, hey, listen--

Simon is gonna come to the opening so we'll get some free press.

Oh, great. Fame at last.

Cynthia ? Yeah.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Oh, hi. You're home.

What's wrong ?

Is everything okay ?

- No. - What ?

You remember the, uh-- insurance physical I had a couple of weeks ago ?

Well, he called today--

I have leukemia.

You knew that, didn't you ?

Francesca told you.

She wasn't sure.

She told you before we got married, didn't she ?

She didn't know for sure.

And I thought that if you knew, or even suspected, that you'd--

make an informed decision about my future ?

About our future ?

You didn't think I was up to that ?

No, i--

I thought you wouldn't want to marry me.

No.

I promised you a life i-- I may not have to give you.

I--

I love you sick or not.

I love you.

Oncology, please pick up line four.

This morning we were shopping for a laundry hamper.

Because Harry leaves his dirty socks all over the floor. And now--

this is so unreal. When we were first married,

Jerry thought I was gonna bring him breakfast in bed every morning.

That was unreal. I meant the chemo.

I know. You know--

chemo is really rough. And it gets worse as the treatments go on.

You have to be prepared for that.

Still having your store opening ? Oh, yeah.

Are you gonna go ? Sure.

This dress is beautiful ! I love it.

I can keep those to the side while you keep looking.

Oh, thanks.

Yeah, Cate. Everything's marked--

everything's fine. You're up and going. Okay-- great--

no ! No, no, no, no, hon, you know me and parties.

I'll talk to you later. Good luck. Oh-- bye.

Hello. Hi. How are you ?

Hello, angel ! Cate, it looks great !

Thank you. Paul. Hi, Harry.

Hi. How are ya ? Good to see you.

Thanks for coming. Oh.

She really appreciates it. Family solidarity.

That's right. How you feeling ?

Great. Ask me again next week.

Simon's here.

Where ? Can't miss him.

Hey, how ya doin' ? Hi. How are you ?

One more. One more.

Look. It's named for me. Oh.

What's going on ?

Haven't you ever heard of Covington heights ?

That silly soap opera ?

I don't have time-- it's Pierce.

Cate ! Hello.

How are you ? Good. How are you ?

Good. Good to see you. The place looks great.

Thank you. Can I have your autograph ?

Yeah, sure, sweetheart. What's your name ?

You named it for me ! Yes, I did.

I might have to open a New York branch. Harry--

how are you feeling ? I'm sorry. You must be tired of hearing that.

No ! Not at all. It's-- it's the brave smile I wear that gets a little exhausting.

Cheers ! Cheers.

And this must be Harry ?

How are you ?

- Nice to meet you, Simon. - Nice to meet you.

Cate, my publicist wants a word with you if you have a moment.

Something about the post.

- The newspaper ? - Your 15 minutes of fame coming right up !

Wow.

Simon, look at these hats. Aren't they beautiful ?

Cate's friend makes them. I want all of our bridesmaids to wear Arabella's.

Won't it be brilliant ? Who's Arabella ?

If Simon's I.Q. Was higher than the speed limit, he'd never survive Cynthia.

Can't be easy living with a goddess.

Tell me about it.

Since I was 13 she's made me feel ordinary.

There's nothing ordinary about you.

You're a lot to live up to, doctor.

Hey, everybody. Downstairs-- group picture.

Oh, boy.

Just a little closer. Make sure I can see everyone.

Right there. Okay, hurry up and take the picture.

- It's... really cold. - All right.

Smile.

Oh, Harry-- yeah.

Harry, here it is. Sister of top model,

Cynthia Deangelo, Caitlin diedrich, shows fashion flair..

More attune to Manhattan than Cleveland park.

This tiny shop is a retro gem,

its vintage clothing romantic and glamorous.

Perfect for the 21st century.

Congratulations !

You're a hit. Wanna see ?

Yeah.

Hm.

Hmm.

Are you gonna be sick again ?

Absolutely. Probably not in the next, uh, two, three minutes.

You'll be okay.

We'll get through this.

- Aren't you going into the shop today ? - No.

No, I thought i'd stay home with you.

I hate you seeing me sick like this.

But this is how you are.

This is-- this is what we've got.

True.

And soon I'll be begging you to stay home with me. But go.

Take that with you.

Just a minute.

Oh.

- Hi. - How are ya ?

Fine. How's it goin' ?

Come on in. Oh, thanks.

This time good for you ? Sure, sure.

I thought maybe we could play a little chess.

You play chess, don't you ? A little. Can I get you something ?

No, I'm fine. Thanks. I got 52 varieties of herbal tea.

You sure ? Nah, thanks--

I don't blame you. Where do you want to do it ? Here ?

Is this all right ? Yeah, it's fine.

Yeah.

Check and mate.

Where'd you learn to do that ?

Service. You were in the service ?

Yeah, just after college, before law school.

Oh ! All right.

As one serviceman to another.

Have a look at this.

Wow ! Which one are you ?

Me at the end there.

Where was this ? Korea, '51.

I still got a hunk of shrapnel in my shoulder to remind me.

Purple heart ? Yeah.

And a Navy cross.

Wow. What happened ?

Well, we were patrolling offshore to pick up some pilot that got shot down--

and me and my best buddy, Kenny, this guy here--

we were working the forward turret.

We got a direct hit just below the gun mount, and, uh--

a couple of seconds of like the whole world was on fire--

I knew the magazine was gonna go because we had powder bags all over.

So I managed to get hold of the hose and I'm hosing everything down, and--

finally, I see Kenny on the deck. He was burnt.

Oh, he was burnt bad.

So, uh, I finally got him out, and--

carried him topside.

It was over.

They say we saved the ship, so they gave me a medal.

Kenny got one, too,

but, uh, his was posthumous.

I'm sorry.

It's the way it goes.

Why don't you-- why don't you stretch out ? Lay down. Be comfortable.

You know, don't mind if I do. Good. Come on.

I'll give you a hand.

Here, let's put this over you. Yeah, thanks.

All right, thanks.

You don't have to tuck me in. It's all right.

I'm sorry.

It's a-- it's an old habit.

Cate. Hi.

- What are you doing here ? - Well, someone should be with him.

You weren't.

You're home early. What's up ?

I'm pregnant.

Really ?

Is this too much ? Can you handle it ?

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

We're gonna have a baby ?

Hello !

He can't talk yet.

Gotta start somewhere.

Congratulations, mom.

You too.

Annette's worked very hard on this.

Everything is guaranteed nutritious.

Uh-oh. No, no, you'll like it.

It's good. You'll see.

Okay. This is the tofu Turkey.

Tofu Turkey.

Well, it's not really Turkey. Ah, I was hoping it wasn't really tofu.

And this is yogurt and flaxseed.

It's a great source of omega-3s. And you can put flax on anything-- cereal, seaweed.

The wall.

You know, I prefer my seaweed with a little bit of mustard and relish.

Harry, you'll get used to it. It's really good.

- And good for ya. - So, any questions ?

How 'bout we order Chinese ?

I guess I'm not dying after all. Well, not right away anyway.

You got a long way to go yet.

What do you mean ?

Well, technically your husband's in remission.

But it can reoccur at any time. However, the effects of the chemo--

the weight loss and nausea-- should ease off in a few days.

Okay, Harry ? It's okay with me.

We'll see you in two weeks. All right.

Thank you, doctor.

Cate !

Oh, hi.

How are you ? I'm good-- I'm great.

Oh, yes. Well, congratulations !

- Thanks. - And how's Harry ? I understand that he--

he's great. He's good. Look, honestly--

if there's anything, anything I can do, don't hesitate.

May I introduce Carol, my fiancée ? Hi.

Oh ! Oh-- uh. Congratulations. Nice to meet you.

I-- I think that's great.

- Ah, so good to see you. - You too.

- You look, um, so-- - enormous ?

No ! No, no, no, no. No, you look-- wonderful.

Content.

It's a good look.

- Well, we better run. - Me too.

It was nice to meet you.

Nice meeting you.

Congratulations.

See you. Come on. So ?

She's great.

Listen, we got a 7:00 tee time tomorrow.

We're still looking for a fourth. Aw, I wish I could be there.

Where you playin' ? Rock creek !

Aw ! Thanks, Francesca.

I mean, how you feeling anyway ? Oh, pretty good.

Yeah, 'cause I hear your last test results were really great.

Yeah, they were. I just got 'em back this morning. How'd you find out ?

From the family news network over there ? Wasn't me. Cate told us.

Harry, you look good but I wish you'd put on some weight.

Yeah, you might wanna start doing a little walking every day, if you like.

For heaven's sakes. Leave the man alone.

A bunch of interfering women.

I love the interference. And so do you.

Especially when they interfere with a good meal.

Cooking is one thing, but they don't have to run our lives.

No, cooking's, cooking's fine. And frannie can be a doctor,

as long as she sets the table...

And does the dishes.

She wouldn't be a doctor if it wasn't for me.

I wanted her to go on to be a surgeon.

It's never enough, is it ?

You're criticizing me for helping your sister make something of herself ?

It's the fourth of July. We're all here together.

Let's just be happy. Harry, let's go.

You're not walking out on another family dinner, are you ?

Oh, honey, come on. Where are you going ?

Take, take my purse. I'm going to the hospital so I can have a baby.

Really ? Yes, really.

I dare you to tell me I look beautiful.

You do. You're beautiful.

And so is this tiny little boy.

Didn't feel so tiny to me. No.

What do you think ?

I think he's perfect.

Still a little red and wrinkly.

But tough.

Are you okay back there ?

Yeah.

Hi ! Surprise !

Hey. Hey.

I was just saying how great it was to be home and alone again.

Dinner is in the oven on low. The table is set.

And the crib is all made up.

And we... are out of here. Oh, just a sec.

He looks just like that cupid in the store.

Come on. You can admire the baby later. Oh !

That's better, huh ? Bye !

Thanks, you guys.

Thanks. Bye-bye.

Now, I think you could use a few more sisters.

Anyone else I can expect today ?

No, just me-- me and the little guy.

It's good to be home.

Yeah.

Are you asleep ? I can hear you blinking.

Oh, I think our sleepin' days are over.

I'm lying here thinking about Patrick.

What might become of him.

He's gonna be just like you.

That's what I'm afraid of.

Pretty soon he'll be driving.

And we'll be lying awake, waiting for him to come home.

Then you can go out and get him.

I will too.

I know you will.

Aren't you a little worried ?

Right now I'm just happy to look at him.

Think we're up to this ?

Oh, yeah.

It's way past time you learned how to walk, pal. Good morning.

Oh, Cate. Come here, come here, come here. Good news.

What ? Profit, profit, profit, four months in a row.

Even the hats are selling. No !

This is a definite trend here. Did you hear that ?

It looks like you're going to be able to go to college, after all.

Uh, I feel like I've been awake since the day he was born.

Oh, darling, let me hold him, please.

I'd love to, yes.

Oh ! Sleepy.

Cynthia's.

Yes.

What-- where ?

Oh !

Stay with him. I'll be back.

He's doing fine. Tell me the truth.

His immune system is suppressed. He appears to be clinically stable.

But we'll watch him for a few days.

I wish I had a stronger idea that you people knew what you were doing.

I'm sorry. Don't be sorry. I feel the same way.

Sometimes, I think we've beaten this thing.

Other times, it seems like it's laughing at us.

We don't know it all.

Go home and get some sleep.

We'll check on Harry later tonight.

We'll call if there's any change.

Seven pounds, 11 ounces. You're getting so big.

Are you getting any sleep ? I nap at the hospital.

Oh.

Yes, sugar.

- I can give you a sedative. - No, I'm all right.

Mm, Francesca.

Thanks for not saying, "I told you so."

I'm sorry I can't make everything better for you.

You're very brave, catie.

Do you want to see out there ?

Hi, Cate. Hi.

I have something for the baby. I was in the neighborhood...

So I thought I'd drop on up.

Oh, uh.

Yeah, that's-- that's really sweet, dad.

That's cute, but he's-- he's asleep.

Oh. Well, I'll just put it down here. Okay.

So, uh, how's Harry doing ?

He's good. He's holding his own, whatever that means.

Good, good. Now, can I see the baby ?

Well, I, um-- he was up all night, so i'd like to let him sleep.

I'm not surprised he's up all night if he sleeps all day.

You don't have to go to him every time he cries. Let him cry.

He'll get the message. Now, can I see the baby ?

Dad, I just put him down. I don't want to wake him up.

I didn't ask you to wake him up. I just want to look at him.

I want to see what he looks like. Let me look at him.

Why do you have to look at everything in terms of how it affects you ?

He's asleep. Come back later, or not. I don't really care.

But you can't see him now. Please go.

I know what you're afraid of, Cate.

You're afraid that Harry will die, and you don't want to live without him.

That's how I felt about your mother.

But you're going to live, Cate.

Your life won't be the same, but you'll live.

How are you holdin' up ?

Me ? Mm.

Well, Patrick is finally sleeping through the night.

Great.

And, um, I told my father to get lost...

Which, apparently, he has.

Why did you tell him to do that ?

He just-- he dropped by one too many times.

He showed up. I'd been up all night with the baby, and he wanted me to wake him up.

You know, he's lonely.

With good reason.

His wife is dead. His daughters have left...

And have pretty good lives, no small thanks to him.

Are you kidding ?

He's done nothing but single me out from day one.

He tried to crush me, like he did my mother.

I just, right now I just want him out of my life.

There is so much more to him than you can see.

And there's so much more to you than he can see.

But our son deserves a grandfather,

especially one that wants to be around.

- If you die ? - If I live, I want him to know Dominic.

Is he still asleep ?

What ? Is he still asleep ?

Yeah.

I'm sorry if I wasn't very patient.

But this thing with your dad is hurting you.

It's not good.

For you, for any of us.

It's been going on so long I can't--

I can't even remember when it started.

We'll find a way to end it.

You can do it.

Thank you, father. I'm so glad you could do it. Hello, Cate.

Thank you, father. Hi, Harry.

It was a beautiful christening. Say thank you, Patrick.

I say, "thank you, father."

There you go.

You were great, pal. You were great.

Good job, buddy. Good job.

Thank you, father. It was a beautiful service.

Aunt frannie.

Uncle Jerry.

Hi, sweetheart. Aunt Annette.

Yeah, she gave you that hat.

There's aunt Cynthia.

I see Caitlin's keeping up your flowers.

Well, grace, they're all here.

Even the actor.

I think I'm gonna have to get a larger dining room table.

Oh, Gracie. Gracie, I miss you so much.

Just like you always said I would.

Hi.

Oh, hi.

Oh, no, dad, wait, i--

this is as good a place as any.

Better than most.

Well, I owe you an apology-- not just for what I said last week.

I was wrong--

dropping by without calling first. No, dad--

would you just let me say it ?

He was probably so stunned to hear the word "apologize"...

Come out of Cate's mouth, he didn't know what to do with himself.

Grace, Maya, go and wash up. We're eating in five minutes.

We don't know what to do either.

What are you talking about ? Well, we don't.

Cynthia, you just spoil him. And Francesca is too busy.

I have always thought it was Cate's issue, and it didn't affect me.

But let's face it. It affects all of us.

Oh, thank you.

Is anybody talking to anybody ?

I tried that-- didn't work.

Caitlin--

what went on between me and your mother had nothing to do with you.

Fine.

At your age, I should think you'd understand that.

I understand everything. I saw the way you treated her.

I thought you hated her. I used to dream about--

running away with her so she could have some peace.

Don't tell me how I felt about my wife !

You thought I didn't love your mother ? How could you think that ?

Because you yelled at her like you're yelling at me !

I'm sorry. Maybe I didn't understand.

I-I was trying to say I was sorry.

Well, better late than never, I guess.

That's not good enough,

whether you accept her apology or you don't.

Mind your own business, Francesca.

This is my business, damn it !

Don't curse at this table !

You know what ? Your yelling doesn't intimidate me.

You know what it does ? It gives me a headache.

From now on, if you have anything to say to me--

anything at all-- you will say it in a respectful manner, like a human being.

You finished ? No, we're not.

Well, at any rate, I'm not.

You can't even accept Cate's apology...

Without sticking in your two cents' worth of anger and bitterness.

Well, it's not right. And I'm not gonna sit here and let it go by.

Honey. No, I'm tired of smiling and pretending everything's okay.

- It's not okay. - You have no right to say that to me.

I don't see any of you raising four kids--

and building a business at the same time, with a sick wife in bed !

She wasn't sick.

She was drunk.

Don't you criticize your mother at this table !

And not a one of you can even come this close to her.

Oh, I thank god she's not here...

To listen to what you have to say.

Dad !

You can't just walk away from me again.

I can, if you're gonna attack her.

Why would I attack her ?

I lost her too.

She was my mother.

I'd find her out here sometimes--

curled up on this bench, sleeping it off.

I tried everything I could to get her to stop, but nothing worked.

I couldn't save her.

Finally all I could do was yell, and it only made things worse--

for you and everybody.

I'm sorry.

With her gone I feel like I've lost something in myself.

Me too.

Well, at least we have one thing in common.

That, and-- and your grandson.

You, Harry and the baby.

Whatever happens, catie, we'll get through it.