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There you go.

Now, you punch up Hal there and see if the Kohlbergs have arrived yet? Sir.

Yes, sir. They've checked in. Oh, great.

Great, thanks. The big sir has arrived. I can't wait to see him.

Oh! Hey,

hey. You look like a movie star. Ah, it's called working out, big guy. Oh,

do that.

Oh, you look absolutely wonderful.

You too. I have missed you so much. I've missed you so much. It's been so long.

Come on, I'll buy the first round, all right? Got it. Where is he? Here.

Here, we'll catch up later.

I'll be back on the four o 'clock flight.

You can reach me at the Beverly Wilshire. Okay.

Say hello to Hernando Cortright.

I didn't know you knew him.

I don't. He was an early idol.

Before I met you.

Oh. And if you feel like bringing me a little souvenir from Rodeo Drive, I'm a

size 8.

I never carry that much cash.

Have a good trip.

Good

afternoon,

sir. John White. I have a reservation.

Oh,

yes, Mr. White. I see your bags arrived this morning.

Mr. White, is anything wrong?

Mr. Denning?

Julie, have Dr.

Siegel made this upstairs right away?

No, no, I'm all right. May I have the key, please?

Thank you.

Nice and easy now. Nice and easy.

Hi.

Julie, I'm going to go take a break.

If you happen to see Dave, tell him I'm so sorry I missed him.

Hey, I love skiing, but I'm not going to spend the weekend with him just to save

a couple of bucks.

Who him?

Alan.

The guy I rescued her from.

He wants to take you skiing?

He's got a lodge at Tahoe.

Big deal.

Invite us up for the weekend just to rub it in.

And Megan thinks this is a friendly humanitarian act.

Exactly, exactly. It's like, look, Megan, look what you could have had.

It's pretty obvious to me.

Plain as the wax on your skis.

See ya.

It's ridiculous that we live this far away from each other. Oh, what are you

talking about? St. Louis is three hours on a plane. Hey, bring your eagles.

That's right, we've got a garage full of paint.

Brad only paints landscapes, you know, wide open spaces.

Hey, listen, if you wanted to live in the city, you should have married a

painter. Or an architect.

So, Frank Lloyd, what have you built lately?

Shopping malls, taco stands, and occasional accountant's office.

Funny, in school I always thought Skip would paint and Brad would build

Hey, it's easy to sell out.

Dull as hell, but the old slide rule hasn't done too badly for us.

Still, I'll tell you there isn't a day goes by I don't think about this guy.

Doing what he wants, where he wants.

I got the unpaid bills to prove it. How are the children?

Oh, beautiful.

Ellen just won third place in a state science competition.

Oh, I can't believe it. I can't believe how big they are when you look at this.

I'm grooming Skip Jr. for the quarterback slot.

Imagine he starts high school this fall.

You should see him. He is almost six feet tall already.

Yeah, great kids.

I told Dana I think we should give the kid a temporary vasectomy before he

impregnates every girl in the neighborhood.

You are absolutely gross.

Father like son.

I don't know. Do you want to?

What's going on?

Go ahead.

Go ahead. Tell him. Yeah. Tell him.

Well, you know, for a long time, Brad and I didn't want any kids.

But there's not a whole lot of time left. So we've been trying. For three

For three years.

At first we thought we might be a little too anxious, but then we checked out

some doctors and found that... Insufficient sperm count. I mean, I

all those nervous nights at college worrying about getting some chick

I could have been the most popular guy on campus, right? Listen to Superstud.

And so, in a way, this weekend is perfect, because Bran and I are going to

doctor here in San Francisco, and I am going to be artificially inseminated.

Wonderful. And you two are here, our oldest and dearest friends, to share the

experience.

That is great.

Here, here, let's toast.

To the next Picasso.

Or Picasso.

Here, here.

Hi, how is he? He's looking better.

Hello, Mr. White.

I'm Christine Francis.

You gave us a little scare.

Well, I feel all right now.

I guess I stepped off a high curb.

I'd recommend some x -rays.

You might just have a concussion.

What if I do? You'll tell me to take it easy, right?

That's right.

Call me if you feel any dizziness or nausea.

All right.

A bite to eat might not hurt.

Oh, by the way, in case you're looking for this, I removed your money belt.

Thank you, Doctor.

Thank you.

Bye -bye.

Can I get you something for room service?

I'll call a little later.

There's one other little thing.

We lost you before reservations could get a credit card.

Right. I understand.

I think I may have misplaced my wallet.

Are you okay?

Fine.

be a problem.

Want to do it?

Fine.

Well, thank you.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

How come you didn't mention the museum once one of your paintings?

I didn't want to blow all the surprises in one sitting.

It's just all of a sudden you were the poor relative and Skip was the big

success. Jenny, come on. I'm not in competition with Skip. I mean, he's my

friend. Well, I think with what I make, we do okay.

And how do we do when you're pregnant?

Next year...

People will be clamoring for an original Kohlberg, my dear. Including the

father.

Brad, I thought you wanted to do this.

I do, but it just seems so... Aniseptic.

Yeah.

Honey, being a father is raising a child, not just making one.

Do you ever think about Skip, um, you know, sexually?

What are you talking about? Well, he's a good -looking guy. Isn't he what you

girls call a good catch?

Thank you very much.

But I am very happy with the poor painter from Big Sur.

Yeah, I am kind of cute, ain't I?

Yes, you sure are.

But you fail to appreciate an animal's generosity. What's so generous about

showing off his lodge to his girlfriend?

Girlfriend? I happen to be your wife.

We know that, but does he... Megan, wait.

Hi. Hello.

You look much better.

I feel a lot better.

You're waiting for someone?

Yes, I have a date for the ballet.

Haven't we met before?

I mean, before today?

No, I don't think so.

I have a wonderful memory for faces.

Christine?

I have terrible news.

Jerry just called.

His car died on the freeway, and I have to sub for him for a few hours.

Oh, but this is Baryshnikov. I know. I asked around, and nobody can go, so I'll

pay for the ticket.

Oh, don't worry about it.

Maybe I could sell it at the box office.

Sure.

Let me know if you can't.

See you tomorrow.

Okay.

Your friend is missing an extraordinary evening.

Yes.

Well, I better go.

Good night.

Say hi to Misha.

You... You wouldn't... I would.

Yes, very much.

Good.

Oh, my feet.

Hi. Who wants a brandy?

No, nothing for me.

Me either.

I'll take hers.

Are you going to have a horrible hangover in the morning, dear?

Well, I have something to look forward to then, you being pregnant and me being

hungover. Oh, what is with you? This is supposed to be a happy occasion.

We've discussed this. We could have adopted.

Either way, you don't know what the hell you're getting.

Well, it's your kid, no matter where it comes from.

Sorry, guys.

But, Brad, it's really no more predictable whether they're yours or

Yeah, well, I bet I could have told you that your kids were going to be bright

and talented.

Right, and as perfect as they are.

They're not so perfect.

Frankly, when you hold her or him, you don't care a bit.

I'll let you do it.

Do what?

Pregnate my wife.

Brad, I think you better quit drinking.

Oh, wait a minute.

Skip has the best genes, and his sperm count seems to be up to snuff.

That's very flattering.

Well, why are you looking at me like I have some kind of ego problem?

All I want to know is what I'm getting.

If it's not me, I want it to be the guy that I care most about in the world.

Well, maybe you should ask his wife.

Or your own.

Or have you decided to play God for all of us?

I'm fascinated with the difference of interpretation between Baryshnikov and

Nureyev. Are you in the theater?

Actually, I'm in the jewelry business.

Oh.

Anything wrong?

Just a little tired, I guess.

Yes, we should get you to bed.

I didn't mean that the way it sounded.

Well, thank you for seeing me home safely.

And I suppose I'll be seeing you around the hotel.

I'm sure.

Do you have any other cancellations available?

Well, there is a 49er game at the end of the week. Oh, yeah?

Christine.

I, uh...

Is there something wrong?

You're very nice. You're quite lovely.

I need to tell you something.

What is it?

I'm really not sure that I'm in the jewelry business.

I'm not sure of anything.

The only reason I'm here is that I found a reservation slip in my pocket.

I don't even know if I am John White.

What do you mean?

I have no idea who I am

Sometimes I look at Brad and ask myself, who is this person I married?

His unpredictability is what makes him so wonderful.

That's probably why he's an artist.

Do you ever feel that way about Skip?

He's pretty easy to figure.

I am so sorry about last night. We had discussed this decision for months. We

both felt intimidation was the best way.

Skip and I talked about it.

I just want you to know if you really want to go through with it.

Dana, we are not talking about a penny right here.

We are talking about sex with your husband.

I know. A child with your husband.

We look at it as sort of an honor. It makes us more a part of your lives.

But the important thing is, how do you feel?

Sometimes I think I've just left all the feeling up to Brad.

So you still haven't resolved anything yet? Nope.

And Dave is a dear, but we all know what an overreactor he can be. True.

But you both have such a solid relationship.

You mean, what's the big deal for him to confront one of my old boyfriends?

Well, exactly.

I mean, you married Dave and not old ski slopes.

Full VIP treatment and tickets to every show in town.

Christine? Hi.

Oh, yes.

Ticket. Uh, we'll have to pay scalpers for some.

Conrad can afford it.

Yeah? Excuse me, there's a John White here to see Christine.

I guess we're cleaned up here.

I'll take care of everything.

By the way, how was L .A.? Thought you'd never ask.

Your mind seems a hundred miles away.

No.

Just a few feet.

A few feet.

Good morning, John.

Mr. White. Good morning.

I'm sorry to disturb you. I have a small problem.

Of course.

Forwarding address.

Does the hotel have any reference to that?

Let's take you down to records.

There. Hi.

You're Mr.

McDermott. This is Mr. White. How do you do?

Mr. White has a billing problem. I'm going to take him down to the cashier

straighten it out.

Shall we go?

Nice meeting you.

Do this every day?

Rain or shine.

You know, you ought to get into some kind of exercise program.

As long as my kid's in shape, that's what's important.

Hey, Skip?

Yeah?

You ever think of Jenny that way?

No.

Not really.

Well, maybe one time I might have thought about it.

I suppose that thought occurs to everyone.

Well, has it occurred to you today?

Brad, what are you saying?

I'm saying I want a kid, that's all.

And I want a kid by two people I know and that I love.

Look, it's got to be today. It's the magic hour. Her temperature's right.

her time.

You're crazy.

Probably.

But I want you to do it.

I want it to be you, Skip.

Not some stranger in a test tube.

There was a robbery yesterday. A man was killed.

Diamonds were stolen.

An all -points bulletin for John White.

You?

Oh, I don't believe it.

Well, you might not even be... John White. I was there. I know it. I keep

flashes.

I knew about the robbery even before I read it. You have an injury. You can't

sure of anything.

That money belt is loaded with them.

I don't believe you're capable of that.

We'll go to the police.

You shouldn't get involved.

I'm already involved.

I really haven't been drinking.

I made the decision not to when we decided to get pregnant.

To a healthy baby.

Music. Would you like your music?

Bolero.

Oh, Jen, really, we don't have to do this. No, no, no, it's just going to

little time getting used to, that's all.

I know. It's harder for a woman.

You're just as scared as I am. Well, it's just that... It's just that after

these years, you think of a person one way, and suddenly you're...

I do love you very much.

And I love you, too.

I feel as though I'm 16 and I don't know what to do.

Well, I'm sure it'll come back to you.

Shall we, uh... Hmm? Um,

you know... Yeah.

What if this does work?

I mean, how are you gonna feel ten years from now?

Like a favorite uncle.

Come on, let's go in.

I don't know, maybe it'll trigger something.

Probably my arrest.

We're leaving the diamond.

We leave a condolence card to the man who died?

I'm sorry, I know you're trying to help me.

You have to confront it.

McDermott. I'm Lieutenant Morton, San Francisco Police.

What can I do for you?

I'm looking for a Jan White. I believe he's registered in your hotel.

I believe he is.

What is it?

Well, he's wanted in connection with a robbery.

A robbery?

Yeah, a jewelry store was hit yesterday. A million dollars in unset stones.

Is this White dangerous?

Well, the owner was killed.

I think we better go now.

It

looked

like the man who just gave his wife away and now has second thoughts.

Should I stand up and cheer?

My husband's up there, too.

I know.

I've done a terrible thing to everybody, haven't I?

I don't know.

You have to ask yourself.

Matt, I don't think that Skip is suffering.

And I know I won't be any worse for wear. Hopefully Jennifer will be

It's you I worry about.

I'm okay.

Just that delicate male ego, you know.

You remember that night after the homecoming parade at the Five Thigh

Yeah, I was drunk then, Dana.

None of us needed a big excuse.

I know.

That's probably why I can stand Jenny being up there with Skip right now.

What you don't know is I got pregnant.

Me?

Nobody else.

Skip and I were saving ourselves for marriage.

What happened?

I had an abortion.

It's perfectly all right.

Oh, Peter called. He's looking for you. Oh.

Is everything all right? You seem a little harried.

I do.

I am. It's a personal matter. Something I just found out about.

Oh, I see.

Anything I can do?

I hate to sound like Ann Landers, but I do have a little mileage in the man

department.

Is it that obvious?

The flush in your cheeks?

The gleam in your eyes?

It's just... I thought I knew where my feelings were.

And, well, everything's changed so fast.

Life has a habit of doing that.

Do you believe we know right away if something's right or not?

Yes, I do.

At least for myself, I do.

I think all of us have a hair -trigger extra scent. Teld us in a flash.

This is good.

This is trouble.

We can heed or ignore it, depending on what we can afford.

Then pay for it later.

Oh, yes.

The piper's always waiting with his hand out.

And he can be very expensive.

For me, there'd be no problem. I hate the cold.

Don't you know anybody with a beach house in Hawaii?

Dave's wanted to go skiing for two years. We just can't afford it. You know

marriage stuff is give and take.

Exactly. I mean, I'm giving this to Dave. I don't even like skiing.

But he can't take it. So why not let Dave and Sonny Warbucks shush the light

fantastic together?

You know, what do I do?

Stay home, let Dave give you something pretty to wear. What fun is that?

What fun is this?

hope we haven't destroyed something.

Destroyed?

I thought we just created something.

You're talking about friendship?

We probably committed the most loving act any four people ever could.

I hope Brad and Jennifer think so.

I love you.

I love you too, darling.

You know, we've got a man staked out in White's room, but I don't think White's

going to show.

His stuff is still there. Oh, yeah.

But I had a call.

He was spotted at the scene of the crime.

He walked in with an accomplice and just left all the goods.

She was, uh, some beautiful dish with long black hair.

Oh, excuse me, Lieutenant.

Sure.

Hey, Christine.

Where have you been?

Oh, I'm sorry I didn't get back to you.

Well, I get the feeling you're trying to avoid me.

Neither. It's been one of those days.

Uh, you and what?

You're not involved with him, are you?

Look, I'm sorry.

Can we talk about this tomorrow?

I gotta run.

Christine. John, they're looking for you.

They're at the hotel.

Maybe I should just turn myself in and take my chances.

Return the diamonds.

The man is dead, remember.

Who is it?

Police, Miss Francis, open up.

John White?

I think so.

You think so?

No, he lost his memory. He was hit on the head.

Oh, really?

It's true.

Of course. What else could explain it?

We got the two guys that pulled the robbery, and you returned the diamonds.

didn't make sense is why you took off and came back with the goods.

John, you're innocent.

Is that true?

Yep. You see, the two gunmen, they were expecting you. They hit the store as you

got buzzed into the office.

Your attache was empty. Your company told us you always carried the shipment

a money belt.

They started to frisk you.

When the owner went for his gun, they shot him.

You went for the gunman.

They slugged you.

And then beat it out the back door.

And I really am John White.

Benny Tennyson.

Thank you.

How do you do, John White?

Well, I think I'm becoming a crowd.

Mr. White?

If you'll call me in the morning, I'll need a statement and maybe an idea of

perpetrators, if you can remember.

Yeah, it's all starting to come back now.

Take care. Thanks.

God, you are beautiful.

I think I owe the piper something, but I don't mind paying.

I think champagne is in order.

We'll have one of these. Any more champagne? I'm going to get a terrible

headache. 78, please.

Well, how our tastes do change.

Can't drink beer all your life.

Well, I didn't plan it. It just happened to work out that way.

You know, it's amazing the turns one's life takes. I guess we all had different

plans.

Yeah, it's those little unexpected events that seem to throw you.

By the way, what exactly are we celebrating?

Friendship.

Conception. There is a lady with a positive attitude.

You know I was always a dead shot from the foul line.

And I always found basketball a dumb game.

How about your attitude?

Did you ever find that dumb?

Come on, guys.

Well, excuse me for being a little touchy. It might take me a minute or two

adjust to the fact that you were betting my wife.

Look, this was your idea.

Yeah, and you were kicking and screaming all the way to the mattress.

How did this suddenly get to be my problem?

Brad, look.

Skip is right... Wait a minute.

Whose bed are you in?

Excuse me.

Oh, come on. Where are you going?

I am going to my bed without you.

You know your whole problem?

No, but I'm sure you're about to tell me.

You always wanted to be me.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

That's right.

You always wanted to be me.

And I always wanted to be you.

Until now.

rerunning robbery last night.

All the pieces fit?

Pretty much.

The funny thing is, though, when I dreamt about it, you were there.

How'd I do?

You were the one I was robbing.

Neither I nor Dr.

Freud are going to touch that one.

you find the rest of your life.

I'd like that, too.

Now we better scoot.

I'm late, and I'm going to have one angry hotel manager in my head.

What's the matter, Jennifer? Throw you out?

Let's put it this way. There's a good chance my kid could be born without a

father being around.

Never happened.

I wouldn't blame her if she did.

Skip, I'm sorry.

I was way off base.

Off base?

Truth is, you should have been called out a long time ago.

Even in school, everybody did everything your way.

Never worked out my way.

I always wanted to be a big success like you.

You really are stupid.

What are you talking about?

I mean, you have everything.

And I had to sell out to get it.

Believe me, being a great artist isn't as glamorous as it looks.

Neither is designing gas stations.

I'm really sorry. I didn't mean for this thing to go this far.

Listen, she's a great lady.

It's like a fantasy come true.

But you know something?

That's mostly what it was.

A fantasy.

She loves you, and I love Dana.

You gonna get profound on me?

But that's life, really.

It's always sexier on the other side of the bed, always more exciting on the

other side of the easel.

None of us can live without fantasies.

Including me.

Mind if I give you a hug?

This is not one of your fantasies, is it? No.

Peter, I'm in. Got a minute?

I'll come out there.

I apologize for not calling last night. But you know what the last couple of

days have been like.

Peter, you've met John White, didn't you? Yes, we've met.

Lieutenant Morton called here this morning.

Then you know that everything's okay.

I want to apologize for this whole incident.

And please forgive me for lying to you a little.

I know I should have trusted you more.

But my heart kind of got in the way of things.

Peter, don't look so glum and so serious.

You know it's not like me to act this way.

Oh, come on, a little smile.

Peter, what is it?

Would you come in here a minute, Mr. Swain?

John.

Margo.

Margo, my God, how could I forget?

I was so worried when the police called. They didn't know if you were dead or

alive.

No word from you.

I didn't know what to think.

I told them you couldn't have anything to do with this.

Margo, Christine.

Christine has helped me through all that's happened.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

I think we should go home.

Thank you so much, Mr. McDermott.

Of course.

Yes, thank you.

You know, it'd be our luck you'll get pregnant, have a child, and it'll turn

like me.

Would that be so terrible?

Yeah, you wouldn't let me have my way.

You know what the worst thing is about all this?

I didn't ask you what you wanted.

I want you and our baby.

I promise you I'll never look at that child as anything but mine.

Room service.

Your order?

No.

Room service.

Hi. We are getting back to basics. Hey,

whoever left.

You can't take it back.

No regrets.

Hi.

I think I have an out for us.

What's that?

Okay. Remember Arnie? He's got that houseboat in Colorado?

Sure. Okay, well, he and a bunch of others are taking a run. Shoot the

and all that, and they want to know if we want to come along.

Wow, would we?

Who else is going?

Oh, just three other couples.

Howie and Phyllis, Don and Betty, Tom and... Oh, wait a minute.

Isn't that Phyllis... What's her name?

I... I don't know her last name.

Didn't she and she used to have some sort of a... I don't remember.

Did we?

After you, the rest pale in memory.

I have a better idea.

Why don't we stay home, save up, and go to Hawaii alone?

Now, why didn't I think of that? That's why you have me?

I was hoping to see you.

I'm truly sorry.

Oh, there's no one to blame.

I remember just about everything.

There are some things I'll never forget.

Goodbye, John.