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Thank you.

So why the unexpected luncheon invitation?

Mr. Cabot wants me to meet a friend of hers, Leo McGurdy. He's in cement.

Cement, as in the Bayshore Freeway? Leo McGurdy is the Bayshore Freeway and the

Interstate 5.

How soon can you have that taping scheduled?

Um, a couple hours.

Oh, that's great. Let's go over to my suite at, um, 3.

Okay, you got it.

Larry Dawson.

I heard you checked in. Keeper, how you doing? Oh, I couldn't complain.

Who are you calling on the big game tomorrow?

What, it's an impartial journalist? It's a toss -up.

It's a betting man, 49ers by two touchdowns. You heard it here.

How's the family?

Oh, they're great.

Kevin's already got his sights on the 92 Olympics.

Really? Hey, how'd it go? Good. An exclusive with Coach Walsh and Profile

Smith. That's terrific.

Peter, I'd like you to meet Biff Henry, my director. Peter McDermott. Nice to

meet you. Same here.

Hey, you got time for a pick -me -up?

Yeah, but I'm afraid it's going to be a lift to the seventh floor.

That's too bad. I was going to buy.

Yeah, sure.

Hi, I'm Art James, and I'm here at Big Bob's Supermarket to find out about the

big rush to Nutri -Wheat.

Excuse me, madam.

Could you tell us why you just chose Nutri -Wheat over every other breakfast

cereal on that shelf?

Oh, well, I buy Nutri -Wheat all the time. I eat it every morning. I just

it. Oh, really?

As a matter of fact, if I wake up and I find I'm out...

They get very cranky. I'll say.

Well, I guess it pays to stock up. I always try and stay at least one box

And there you have it.

Yay!

Truth positive. You heard the lady. She can't live without her NutraWeet. Thank

God they didn't make you eat that stuff.

What do you mean?

I love that stuff.

You mean you meant all that?

Of course I meant it. I wouldn't have said it if I didn't mean it.

All right.

Nutri -wheat break is over.

Okay.

They're sure getting their money's worth out of that commercial. I can't seem to

escape it.

Sorry. No, no. Fact is, I thought I might see what the fuss is all about.

Would you see if the chef could rustle up a bowl?

Peter.

Tell me.

Was it me or the Nutri -wheat?

You know, it's too bad you didn't know Steve Cabot.

Leo and my husband were friends in Philadelphia.

Yeah.

I hope you like artichokes.

Oh, don't worry about Ruby. She eats anything.

Now, Steve Cabot, he was real upper class.

You know what I mean?

Me, my old man owned a beer hall on the docks.

But Steve Cabot, special.

You know, he treated everybody the same.

Have you been Mr. McGurdy's secretary very long, Miss Turner?

Hold on. What is this Mr. and Miss business, huh?

It's Leo and Ruby. We're all friends here, huh?

Answer him, Ruby.

I've been working under Leo for seven years now.

Being Leo's private secretary must keep you very busy.

Oh, yeah.

Take my job to bed, so to speak.

Uh, Leo...

Perhaps you could explain to Mark about the fundraisers. I was hoping to put

together a string of cocktail parties, you know?

Have the money boys meet the senator.

We don't want a big bash.

He likes to press the flesh, so to speak. You know, communicate on a one

-one basis.

The senator's that kind of a guy.

He's regular.

I think a group of 15 or 20 people, you know, intimate, you know?

I was hoping to put together the cocktail party this coming Sunday.

Invited the mayor and a couple of councilmen.

Vicki helped me put the list together.

I'm not sure if you're aware, but your hand is in your soup.

It's a little tart. I suggest a touch of sugar.

Uh, he said he wanted a rundown of the questions before the taping. Oh, boy.

What ever happened to spontaneity in your reputation procedure?

Okay, enough.

We'll go over this copy later.

Boy. Right. Oh, I've arranged for a limo to pick your wife up at the airport.

When's she coming in?

Uh, tomorrow, 11 o 'clock flight.

What's this?

Tickets for Saturday night, the new musical in town. You said Maggie wanted

see it.

What would I do without you? If you need me, I'll be in 503.

Yeah, you must be back at six for my massage.

Want a big pitcher of dry martini and plenty of olives? I'll talk, and no play

makes Larry a dull jock.

I'll see you later.

I love that little girl.

She's absolutely the best assistant I ever had.

Had?

Why is the director always the last one to know?

You know, I'm still a little embarrassed about what happened over lunch, you

know. Ruby drinking out of her finger bowl.

It was a reasonable mistake.

It makes me look bad, though, you know. I mean, I'm a little rough around the

edges.

Abroad, you know.

A lady's got to have a little class, even if she ain't.

She seems like a very lovely person.

Very natural.

Listen, Danning, I want to get to the bottom line, okay?

Before this coming Sunday's cocktail party, I...

I'd like you to shape her up.

Shape her up? Yeah.

Look, I don't expect no, um... What's her name?

Emily Post in 48 hours.

But whatever improvement you can make on her, I would greatly appreciate. Do you

understand? I really don't think I'm... You're a guy like Steve Cabot. Got

class.

Come from good schools.

And don't worry about Vicki. I already squared her with her.

Mr. McGurdy... Leo.

Listen, Danny.

When it comes to, um... To mixing cement, Too little sand makes for

And when it comes to, uh, to Ruby, too little, uh, smarts makes for the San

Andreas fault.

Mr. McGirt... Leo.

I... Good settling, huh?

You're a good -looking guy, you know?

He's gonna love it.

Just remember one thing, okay?

I mean, I know she's a guest here.

But no relations, okay?

Yes, sir.

I'm Mrs. Dawson. I believe my husband Larry has checked in already.

Oh, hello, Mrs. Dawson. We weren't expecting you until tomorrow.

I know. It's kind of a surprise.

You know, it just ain't likely you'll miss a meal.

May I order for us?

I guess so.

Anything's okay.

Pierre, we'd like to begin with the moules marnier, then the salade du

And for our entree, we'll have the filet de poisson, blanc, pochette, plus

moutarde. Merci.

Very good. Would you care for one with your dinner, Mr. Denning?

Perhaps a Polini Montrachet, the 79?

Very good.

Dinner always tastes better when you eat it in a foreign tongue, don't it?

So what do you recommend with pizza?

Can't go wrong with a simple Chianti.

Here? Yeah, I've ordered a medium dry white burgundy. It goes very well with

fish.

Terrific how you know all this stuff.

I don't know how really important it is in the grand scheme of things.

What grand scheme?

Well, what I mean is that eating and drinking are a basic necessity of life,

right? Well, I don't know how essential it all is to get caught up in fancy food

and wine.

I said practically the same thing the other night.

White wine with fish.

Where do I try this out on Leo?

He's strictly a cold beer man, you know.

He'd eat his dinner cold from the can if I didn't insist on heating it up for

him. Maybe you can bring a little style into his life.

Wouldn't that be a kick?

Oh, Leo, why don't we have a dry white wine with our fish sticks tonight?

Thank you. Thank you, Mrs. Hartman.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

sports fan.

I got done early, so I thought, why waste a perfectly good evening in San

Francisco?

Hey, babe, why don't we have dinner in tonight?

Liv?

I never even suspected that anything was wrong.

Because there isn't.

We have a good marriage.

Good.

How can you say that?

Our marriage has been a lie.

No, it hasn't, Maggie.

Larry.

This thing with Biff.

Are you telling me that it was just this one time?

No.

You've been lovers.

No!

You

brought him

to our home.

He has a date with us during the holidays.

Maggie, I'm sorry.

I... I fought it.

Hard for a long time.

I tried to deny to myself that I had these feelings.

I didn't want you to find out, not like this.

I still love you, Maggie.

How can you say that to me?

You've been cheating on me for two years.

I don't want to lose what we have.

We have nothing.

We have a son.

What about your son?

He idolizes you.

How are you going to explain Biff to him?

What, this is Daddy's boyfriend?

Maggie. Don't come near me. No, let me please. No, please.

Bad jokes when we were kids.

About the wife coming home and finding the hug. Larry, how many times did I ask

you to tell Maggie?

Oh, tell her what?

You've been at this a lot longer than I have.

And it may strike you strangely that I have a little problem with telling my

wife. I found a new playmate who happens to be a guy.

Is that what I am, Larry? A playmate? You know what I mean.

You know what your problem is?

You and I have both of us.

You want the cake and the... You want the whole pastry shop. What's wrong with

that? Is that so bad?

I made a life for those people.

And me? What about me?

How do I fit into your life?

You know how I feel about you.

Do I?

A lot to consider here.

Not the least of which is my career.

How welcome do you think I'm going to be backstage in the showers if this gets

around?

You think you're the first queen to mince through the locker room?

Do I have to hang a sign around my neck?

Now, it's funny.

It was very exciting to be a part of your life when you came out.

But now I'm getting the feeling that the closet door is slowly being closed.

love your NutraWeed, don't you?

It's great with fresh fruit.

Sometimes when I get real bad, I throw a little honey on it.

That's what's so terrific about it. With just the fresh fruit and the cereal,

it's only 250 calories.

I should be recording this.

Christine, you're absolutely perfect.

I gotta tell you, first time I saw you in the rushes, I knew you were gold.

Well, thank you.

In the two weeks since we've been airing that spot, sales have gone up 17 % in

the Bay Area.

That's why we want to go national with you.

I'm thrilled with all this, and it's been a lot of fun.

But I already have a job.

No problem.

As a matter of fact, we were kicking that around last night.

Maybe tying the St. Gregory into the spots.

Oh, gee, I'd have to clear that with Mrs. Cabot. That's for us to do.

It's a million dollars worth of publicity for the hotel.

To say nothing...

of upwards to $10 ,000 a cycle for Ms. Neutrolite.

Eat your cereal, darling.

It's getting warm.

Why didn't you use the bed?

I thought that one of us in Biff's bed was more than enough.

I wasn't with Biff.

I took another room.

Didn't think you'd still be here.

We have an appointment with our son, remember?

Or have you dismissed everything in your life?

I think under the circumstances, we better call it off.

We haven't seen Kevin in two months.

I called the camp.

He and his coach have already left for the city.

He's expecting to see his parents.

You want to do it alone?

Kevin's sharp, Maggie. He's going to know something's up.

If it's feelings you're worried about, I'm the one that's got to manage.

Your acting has been Oscar quality.

Or is it gold medals they give for faking out the opposition?

You're the audience, and I'm right here.

Do you want me to say the announcer's line? No, no. Well, he'll just say, here

we are in the Carlisle room at the world -famous St. Gregory, and then the

camera will discover me here at the table.

All right.

Ready? Okay.

Action.

Hi.

I'm Christine.

Frances.

I know that, Julie.

I'm just trying to decide if I should bring the spoon up or not.

The director will tell you what to do. Yeah?

All right. Okay. Right.

Right. Okay.

Hi. I'm Christine Francis.

I work here at the St. Gregory.

It's a busy place.

Long days.

Not always time for lunch or even dinner.

That's why I always start my day with a Nutri -Week breakfast.

Hi.

Am I interrupting anything?

No, we're just leaving.

I'm sorry, Peter.

I was just rehearsing.

I didn't mean to take over your office. It's just that, well, it captures the

elegance of the Carlisle room a lot better than mine.

I'm sure. I spoke to Mrs. Cabot. She gave you the green light.

Oh, Peter, thank you.

I appreciate everything you've done to make this work.

I really owe you one.

I don't know, for somebody who's never been to a museum before, you have an

inherent eye for line and beauty.

Well, I think I prefer the old stuff to the new.

Like, that looks like something Leo puts down in the road before they pour the

cement.

Nice to be appreciated.

Leo don't let me even hang any pictures in the house. Says it puts holes in the

wallpaper. I don't think I've ever met anyone named Ruby before.

Oh, Ruby's my real name.

Turner ain't. Leo picked that because he always had a thing for Lana Turner.

You won't believe this, but my real name is Diamond.

Ruby Diamond?

That's wonderful.

Leo hated it. Said it sounded cheap.

Between us, Mark?

I ain't a private secretary.

You're not?

Leo ain't the marrying kind.

He tried it once and his ex took all his sand and gravel.

He ain't the easiest person to live with, you know.

I'm surprised he's letting you keep me company like this.

What would you like more than anything in the world?

I'm not sure.

I thought I had everything.

But sometimes I wonder if I got anything.

I never seem to fall for nice guys like you.

I guess that's a compliment.

Thank you.

I guess you're welcome.

I like you.

Come on, we better get before Leo starts sizing us up for cement shoes.

What's that?

Well, you've been at the gymnastics camp a year. There's a real celebration

here.

Dad, you're crazy.

Well, I would have put it in your dessert, except knowing what a strict

jocks are on.

Well, Coach says if you really want something bad enough, you've got to be

willing to give up some of the sweet things in life.

I spoke to your coach, you know.

Well, he said your progress is extraordinary.

I figure by 92, I'll be ready for the gold.

Well, Mom and I'll be there to help you carry them all home.

Yeah. What time's the game this afternoon?

Kickoff's at 2.

Got to be there a little early.

You coming, Mom?

Oh, no, sweetie. I don't think so. I've got a little bit of a headache.

Actually, I thought it might be more fun for you and your dad if you spent some

time alone.

Is Biff going to be there?

Sure. Why? That was a dumb question.

He's your director.

He always says you can't do anything without him.

Forgive me, guys. I think my headache is getting worse. I better lie down.

Timo, I'm really sorry.

Will you rest up, and maybe Biff and all of us could go out to dinner later,

okay? Sure.

Just like one big happy family.

You two have a fight, Dad?

No.

Nothing we can't work out, okay?

Right.

Thank you for coming.

If you feel like hitting me with a park bench, I'll understand.

I trusted you, Biff.

I thought you were my friend.

I thought I could count on you.

I know.

And now we both betrayed you.

You have, haven't you?

It isn't a one -night stand.

I love him.

I want to be with him.

I'm not really sure what Larry wants.

You destroyed my marriage.

I want the same things you do.

To be a part of his life, make him happy.

No matter what it costs.

Maggie, I think you're missing something.

What am I missing, Biff?

I didn't steal Larry away from you.

I'm not really sure he's even willing to leave. But I do know one thing can't be

changed.

Larry Dawson is a homosexual.

A homosexual who loves his wife, but nevertheless, a homosexual.

I'm sorry. I've got to get to the stadium.

Bye.

You had a black dress after all, huh? I bought it for the occasion.

Um, Mark, I hope you don't think I meant something this afternoon.

The kiss I mean?

No. Oh, but that don't mean I didn't mean nothing. I mean, I really like you.

But I don't go around kissing everybody I like.

I like Leo.

Sometimes. But sometimes I don't kiss him for weeks. Leo's a terrible kisser.

His lips just isn't into it, you know?

Yeah, yeah.

The ballet, please.

Hi. I was going to catch a quick pizza. You want to join me? Oh, gee, Peter, I

have to get home. I want to wash my hair tomorrow. It's a big day. Come on.

Woman cannot live by NutraWeed alone.

It's your last chance to rub elbows with a common man before stardom whisks you

away. Peter, you're making a lot more out of this than I am. Excuse me, aren't

you the lady in the Nutri -Weat commercials?

I told you so.

Why, yes, I am.

I told you, Marshal, it's her.

You are so wonderful and convincing.

I don't mean to intrude on you and your gentlemen, but do you think I could have

an autograph?

It's not for me, it's for my granddaughter.

I suppose.

You know, I've been eating Nutra -Wheat for years, but I could never get my

granddaughter to try it. By the way, her name is Robin Lee.

Anyway, Robin Lee saw you on TV, and she actually ran out and bought a box.

Really?

Thank you ever so much, Mrs. Francis.

And you too, Mr. Francis.

She must take very good care of you.

What? Oh, uh...

Oh, yes, she does.

But you want to know the truth?

At home, all I can get her to make is pizza.

Oh, well, thanks again.

Bye.

Bye.

Mr. Francis, you're terrible.

So what do you say we eat out tonight? I couldn't stand another home -cooked

pizza. Okay.

Thanks very much.

Thank you.

Well, nice dinner.

Hard to say goodbye to Kevin.

I'll come back next week and explain everything to him.

You made a wonderful kid, you know.

I'll never regret that.

Good night, Larry.

Listen, I know it's late, but can I pick up the rest of my things?

I suppose.

Give me a couple of minutes.

I've got a quick phone call to make.

Sure.

Say hi to Biff for me.

a whole show.

Except the part where the swan died.

Kate had put a damper on the evening.

Well, I'm sure she went to swan heaven.

Just kidding.

Sure you had a good time?

Oh, yeah.

I couldn't help it with you, Mark.

Listen, I know the cocktail party is tomorrow, but how about brunch? I know

quaint little place in Sausalito. Oh, it sounds enchanting.

You know, Mark, you make me feel all confused.

You're taking me out and being so nice.

I know you like me for myself, and that's important.

Ruby, I, uh... Yes?

We'll see you tomorrow.

Night. Good night.

on the floor?

It was an earthquake.

Threw you out of bed.

I wonder how much in this city is left standing.

I don't know.

Oh, look.

Must have hit right at one o 'clock the minute I got back with Mark.

I don't see nothing.

Boy, I must have been leafed to the seven pointer on the Rooster scale.

Yeah, right at one o 'clock. We just got back. Me and Mark.

Foundation.

went to the ballet.

Then we had a nice dinner.

Real romantic down by the bay.

The ballet was real nice

till the swan died.

It ain't as nice as the Vegas show, but it was real special.

Why can't you treat me the way Mike does, you creep?

If you cared.

I love you, Leo.

I was thinking maybe...

Maybe it's my fault.

It isn't, Megan.

It's me.

I take full responsibility.

Maybe I'm not desirable to you anymore?

If you weren't, it'd never been a problem.

Make love to me Larry Why

not

what have I got to lose

What can he do for you that I can't do?

Morning, Leo. Good morning. Come on in.

Ruby tells me you've been showing her a good time.

She's been wonderful company.

Yeah.

Been wising her up, huh, Danny?

Ruby doesn't really need an education.

Maybe a little attention.

Yeah?

Well, I've been thinking.

Maybe she's enjoying your company a little too much, so I decided she ain't

going with you this morning, and she does what I tell her.

What are you saying?

I decided you ain't going.

Well, maybe I'd like to make that decision for myself.

You listen to me.

I don't want to hear another word out of your mouth. Do you hear me?

I'm going with Mark because I like going with him because he likes me the way I

am.

Sure.

Sure.

That's what Marky does, does he?

Well, I got a news flash for you, Ruby.

He wouldn't be going out with you unless I twisted his arm.

I thought maybe he could teach us something about how to act in front of

civilized people.

Mike?

Is that true?

What's a bimbo? Always a bimbo, right?

Please.

Don't you slam that door in my face.

She's always slamming the door.

She loves you, Leo.

Sure, you can tell the way she acts.

You ding -a -ling!

Well, maybe you feel the same way, or you wouldn't be so jealous.

Would you do me a favor, huh, please? Would you keep the smarts for the broad?

She only wants to be treated like a human being instead of a... Well,

a sack of your cement.

Look, you know, I don't know what you're talking about here, but I give this

girl everything. Think about it, Leo. One of these days, she won't be around

you to give everything to.

She's a great lady.

I envy you.

Good morning.

Where are you going?

I've got an interview at noon.

I ordered you room service.

Boy, we were great last night.

I don't think it changes anything.

It can't change what I feel inside. It can't change what I am.

How long have you felt this way?

About a bit.

About anybody?

Probably knew when I was in high school, I guess.

Then why me?

I don't understand that part.

Maggie, I said I probably knew. I didn't say I could admit it to myself.

It always wanted us to work.

And for the most part, it did work.

Still could.

If you want it.

Will work?

Yes.

To protect your image?

No. To be a front for you while you sneak around hotel rooms? That's not

I'm talking about. That's not the way I think about it. What are you talking

about? How do you think about it? I love you, Maggie. I do love you. I loved you

when I married you. I loved you when we made a child.

You just love him a little more. No, I don't love him more.

The problem is, Maggie, I love him too.

I can't share you with somebody else.

Least of all a man.

Action! Hi.

I'm Christine Francis.

I work here at the St. Gregory.

It's a bussy place. A busy place. Cut!

Cut!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Darling, we know you love your Nutri -Weet. But maybe we should take a touch

less on the spoon.

So we could understand what it is we are saying.

Excuse me, Jerry. Could you let me speak with Christine for a moment, please?

Anything. It's been two hours and we still don't have the opening.

Gene, I'm sorry.

It's just I'm so nervous.

The camera and all these people staring.

The lights are so bright. I know.

Maybe if you just tried to do a little less.

When the camera starts to move in...

Set the spoon in the bowl. Don't take a mouthful.

Look great into the camera and talk naturally.

All right.

Okay, Christine.

Just like rehearsal.

Let's try it one more time.

Roll them.

Nutri -Weat 30, take 23.

I'm Christine Francis.

I work here at the St. Gregory.

It's a busy place. Long days.

Not always time for lunch or even dinner.

That's why I always start my day with a Nutri -Week breakfast.

No! No!

No!

Lunch!

Larry?

Oh, hi.

Oh, hi.

We had plans last night.

I was with Maggie.

Did you sleep with her?

Yeah.

So where does that leave me?

It leaves you where you always were.

Great.

Larry, I can't compete with a wonderful wife, a great kid, and all the rest of

it.

Why don't you call me when you figure out which way you're facing?

I'm surprised you didn't hear about it. Threw me right out of bed.

Sure. I guess I reacted kind of dumb.

Don't worry about it.

I just want you to know that I enjoyed every minute of being with you.

I hope you did, too.

I'll remember it all of my life.

Could I have your attention, please?

Just for a moment, okay?

I want you all to know that it's a privilege to have this party here for

Honorable Senator Howell.

I want to thank you all for coming.

I want you to know the Senator appreciates it, and I do likewise.

I, however,

think I forgot something very important.

I would be remiss if I did not introduce someone who was here tonight.

Someone who I never say thanks enough to.

Thanks for being there when I needed a good friend.

And someone who I really care about.

Ladies and gentlemen, Miss Ruby Diamond.

I think you should take your bow, Miss Diamond.

I have something very important to ask you, and it's your decision and no one

else's to make.

Ruby, will you marry me?

To tell the truth, I got to think about it.

Okay, I thought about it, yes.

I'll be right along. Thank you.

Larry?

Maggie.

Hi.

Leaving?

Stay with him, Larry.

You chose it.

I hope you'll be happy.

You deserved better.

I am so embarrassed.

Forget it. It was an experience.

I feel like I let everybody down.

Mrs. Cabot even let us use the Carlisle room. No loss. We were covered very

nicely on the rental.

Still feel like I owe you. Don't worry about it. By the way, they did pay you

for the day, didn't they?

Well, sort of.

Sort of? Hey, Christine, where do you want us to stash these goodies?

Nutri -wheat?

They paid you in Nutri -wheat?

A year's supply.

Like I said, I owe you one.