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Hi. Were you able to work out the rooms for the jury?

Eight doubles at the end of the corridor on 7th.

Great.

Ah, more of the palimony case.

Live -in lover sues industrious for $20 million.

After seven years, what is she supposed to get?

Buy a ticket back to Tulsa?

Well, this is one of the few occasions I feel content being an ordinary working

day.

Christine, aren't we a little uptown for a sequestered jury?

Oh, what a pipe broke in their hotel. Took out a whole floor. We're picking up

the overflow, so to speak.

Mr.

Palmer? Mark Danning. Welcome to the St. Craig's. How do you do, Mr. Danning?

This is Barney Brandon, my publicity manager. Welcome, Barney. Hi, Mark.

The TV crew and the rest of the cast will be here tomorrow. We came early to

prime the press.

Just my luck.

The famous Cliff Palmer is pre -registered. I can't believe they're

big wedding scene here in the lobby.

I can't believe that Cliff and Stacy are finally tying the knot.

Yeah, everything in soap operas takes forever, doesn't it?

Remember last summer when Cliff had that automobile accident?

I thought he was falling for that nurse.

Diane. Diane.

Diane was never right with Cliff.

True. Career was too important.

Sometimes romance has a way of interfering with work.

Can we help you?

Yes, I have a reservation.

Robin Atkinson.

Looks like we're all settled. May I have your attention, please, folks?

Now, you all have your room assignments.

And remember, we're sequestered. Now, we all know what that means, don't we?

At least the accommodations are an improvement.

No papers, no television.

I'll be just down the hall in case anybody needs me. You're free to move

the hotel, but don't go out.

And don't discuss the case until we start deliberations Monday morning.

You need a hand with that, Allison? No, I can do it.

Hey, man, be cool.

I got a reservation.

Two in school, but not to St. Gregory.

Well, I guess I have to take my business to another step.

Sorry, Hank.

You know the rules.

A wedding gift from Dr.

Tom.

Another space shot?

Life and love. I thought since they're going to do the wedding here... Well, I

suppose it is hotel business.

Sweetheart, would I be marrying you if I weren't sure?

Barney, I knew I should have left the line the way it was written. We've got a

full schedule.

TV guide interview, People magazine, two local TV entertainment editors, press

reception, a few fan club people. Barney, couldn't we skip the fan clubs?

A couple of minutes each. Cliff, we've got to feed the animals.

They'll stop feeding us.

We're on a roll, Irwin.

First -class accommodations, 24 hours to boogie, and the city picks up the tab.

The taxpayers pay the bill. This is not a holiday.

You're a responsible person, Irwin. I'm ashamed of myself.

You're just thinking about Miss Winslow, aren't you?

Well, the court has thrown Allison and me into this romantic setting. Why

we fight it?

Well, so far, it looks to me like she's not interested.

Sorry, gentlemen, I've got to take out the television.

Bailiff's orders.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, give us a break. Listen, what do you say? I mean, the big

is on later. I should think you'd be too busy putting the make on Miss Winslow.

Hey, I got 20 bucks riding, pal.

You made a wager while serving on a jury?

Yeah. Did you clear that with the bailiff?

Yeah, he wanted half my action.

Sorry.

Henry and I were married for 34 years.

He was a wonderful man.

Rest his soul.

I'm sure he was.

And then along came this sexual revolution, and wouldn't you know it, by

time I want to enlist, I'm too old.

You mean you still miss, you know... I said I was old. I didn't say I was dead.

Well, I was engaged once.

I think he was just looking for someone to mother him.

Don't tell me you're still a virgin at your age.

Oh, no. We made love. I just thought the whole thing was overrated.

Well, maybe you haven't met the right man yet.

Or maybe you have.

What does that mean?

That Joe Barker's tripping all over himself to get a little attention from

Estelle, he's not my type.

Suit yourself. I only know one thing.

I don't think he wants you to mother him.

This is Robin Atkinson, chairperson of the San Jose Life and Love Club.

How do you do? Sit right there, sweetheart.

There you go. Now, have a little smile.

Come on.

There you go.

Okay, you get a bio, a press kit, and two minutes, sweetheart.

Hi. Hi.

Well, you're the prettiest one yet.

Robin, right?

This must be difficult. for you.

What?

Being nice to people like me.

Well, some are easier than others.

Well, what I meant is we all know you from watching the show.

You're like an old friend to us.

Someone we love.

But to you, we're just strangers.

That must make it hard.

I guess I never thought of it that way.

I know everything about you, and you know nothing about me. And that puts you

a disadvantage.

You're not only attractive, you're... perceptive.

That's nice.

What are you doing?

What am I doing?

Talking about me.

Instead of you.

I'm pretty talked out on the subject of Cliff Palmer.

That's all right.

I know you better than you know yourself.

Good.

I'm sure you're much more interesting than I am anyway.

That's one of the little flaws in your character.

Insincerity sometimes.

No, it's not fair. I meant that.

Okay, sweetheart, turns up.

Thank you very much for your time.

I'm sorry we ran out of it.

I suppose we ought to be going over the trial transcripts or something.

Who could concentrate? There must be a lot of action going on around here.

Hi. Mind if we join you?

Oh, well... No, not at all. Won't you sit down? Join us.

Great place, huh?

Thank you. You suppose they have dancing at night?

Yes, I imagine they do.

Well, what do you think? How much does she deserve?

Now, we're not supposed to talk about it.

Hey, wait a minute. How do we jump all the way to how much? We haven't even

decided if she gets anything at all. Oh, come on. She's certainly entitled to

something after seven years.

Why? Why? Because she gave up Irwin's right.

Perhaps you should order.

You have nice hair.

Thank you.

You know, you ought to wear it.

down sometime.

Why?

I don't know. It might make you look more feminine.

Do you think I have a problem with my gender, Mr. Barker?

Well, no. I mean, what I meant was that it would look... Why do you always wear

your shirt open like that?

I got a thing about ties.

I don't own one.

We're talking about using the buttons.

Maybe we should talk about the case.

That'll be a buck.

Special price, because I don't take plastic.

Hey, thanks.

So will it be a basic glass mirror candy flat glaze?

Special tonight.

Fifty cents off.

A thousand pairs of loafers in this pad, and I gotta draw the house dig.

Hank, we've been through this before.

You can't freelance in here.

You want me out on the street corner, catching dimes from winos, maybe winding

up in reform school?

Hit the bricks, Matt.

Nobody reads Horatio Alger anymore.

Hope I haven't made a dreadful mistake allowing them to film in the lobby.

Mind if I ask you why?

You've always said no to this sort of thing in the past.

Can you keep a secret?

Sure. You remember when I went up to Seattle last year to care for my cousin,

Charlotte? Yes.

Ten days of feeding her broth and applesauce.

That's how long it took me to get hooked on that show.

Hello.

Look, I'm sorry we sort of got off on the wrong foot back there.

That's okay.

Why don't you say we give it another shot?

They got a great rooftop restaurant.

Candlelight, soft music. How about 8 o 'clock?

How did we, as you say, jump all the way to deciding on a time?

I haven't even said yes yet.

Hey, look, if you're not interested... That's not what I said.

Well, what did you mean?

I... Sort of made plans with Estelle.

Sure, sure, I understand.

Some other time.

Hey, honey.

He asked you out.

Yeah, I told him we made plans.

Allison. Well, he just took it for granted.

You like him, don't you?

No, I hardly know him.

Well, you're not going to learn any more about him having dinner with me.

I'll see you later.

Okay, Barney, I got it.

I'll talk to you later.

Hello again.

It's a good memory, too.

Only when I want to.

You must have a lot on your mind this weekend.

Including certain things I probably shouldn't.

Everybody wants a piece of you.

Don't they?

The truth is, it's kind of lonely.

Barney's okay until the sun goes down.

So how would you like to brighten my sunset and have dinner with me tonight?

What would Stacy say?

I mean, you're getting married tomorrow.

And you can't believe everything you see on television.

So do we have a date?

You've been playing the field too long, Cliff Palmer.

Maybe I just haven't met the right girl.

Maybe you have.

So what about dinner?

I'll let you know if I get hungry.

So, how'd the commercial go, kiddo? Same old rat race in New York?

Exhausting, and I've got an 8 a .m. call tomorrow.

Well, how's the family?

Fine. George took the boys to the ball game.

Oh, that's great.

Well, give the kids my love, will you?

Hi. I was wondering if the pictures you took were ready. What am I running, a

fast photo service I'll mail them to? Barney.

Well, you think you'll have enough energy to get out here for the wedding?

For what they're paying us, sugar? I think we'd better try and fit it in.

Well, look, just do me one favor.

Lay off the garlic toast.

Sit on it.

I love you, too.

I'll see you tomorrow.

You're a pleasant surprise.

I just came by for my pictures.

Is that Stacy?

Cliff was five minutes late for the press reception.

Right. Do you make up your mind about dinner?

Forget it. I'll just think it for both of us. Come on.

Not much action, huh?

I'm not making much of an effort.

Joe, you don't seem like the type who would throw in the washcloth this

Look, I have given Allison every signal in the playbook. No response.

Well, maybe what you need is a good workout in the hotel gym.

It's come to that, huh?

Next best thing to a cold shower.

I just want you to know how worried I was from that automobile accident last

summer. I made a remarkable recovery.

Oh, well, Dr. Thompson's an excellent surgeon. Yes, but he also has a great

writer.

There's something I've always wanted to know.

Diane was with you in that car that night, wasn't she?

Ladies, if you'll excuse me, please.

See?

Oh, and by the way, there's a briefing for the TV crew tomorrow morning.

Cover for me, Mark. I got an appointment with my rod and reel.

Your rod and reel?

Did I hear a fellow fisherman here? Yeah, you did. I'm heading for a little

about an hour north.

Really? What do you catch?

Some peace and quiet, a few bass.

You want to come along?

Does a chicken have lips?

Great, I got some spare gear. I could clear your schedule till one.

Done.

Oh, and Peter, in case I get lost, I've got a script in my room that says I'm

getting married tomorrow.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

Very attractive, isn't he?

Yes, he is.

It must be fun writing about celebrities.

I'm not a writer.

I'm with Cliff.

Sorry. There you go. You can face the world.

You look great, Hank.

How much do I owe you?

Three bucks for boots.

You know, I'm surprised they let you operate inside this hotel.

Well, I understand.

throw me out to catch me. And they understand they have to catch me first.

I'll never tell.

How many people in your club?

Only one.

I like that.

It's quality over quantity.

I just knew that we'd be friends once we met.

You're everything I imagined you'd be.

I'm glad I haven't disappointed you.

So many demands on your time.

I could find time for you.

I wouldn't like sharing you with Daisy.

Am I that good an actor?

Or all those others.

All right, I'll talk to the writers.

Let's see.

Chapter 17, Cliff meets Robin on a weekend in San Francisco.

And does Stacy know about your new interest?

I'll tell her.

Let's put it in the third act. I want to let her down easy.

What happens in San Francisco?

You and Estelle have a nice dinner?

Oh, just a sandwich. You? I wasn't hungry.

To tell you the truth, I really would have preferred to have dinner with you,

Joe. Wish you'd said so.

You didn't give me a chance.

Maybe some other time.

Sure.

Oh, ooh.

What's the matter? What, you got a cramp? Ooh.

Here, here.

Oh, no.

Everyone else gets tennis elbow. Me, I get a tennis shoulder. Relax.

Relax. You're all wound up like a rubber band.

Whatever you're doing, it feels awfully good.

Maybe we should add some heat.

Thanks

for

the nightcap.

I don't want this episode to end.

I'm an old -fashioned girl, remember?

Well... That's why I like you.

That's why I want you to stay.

Feeling any better?

Yes, much.

Thanks.

So, you any good?

At what?

Tennis. I bet I could beat you.

That figures.

What? Why is everything always a competition with you?

Joe, I was only teasing.

Please, no.

No? No what? What is it? I... Allison, don't you understand? I really like you.

Are you so afraid to feel something?

Of course I can feel. I feel you always make me feel defensive.

Yeah, you're right. We've got to be careful not to knock any bricks off the

you've built around yourself.

Robin's the only one that could make you happy, Cliff.

Maybe I'll let Stacy be a bridesmaid.

I haven't decided that yet.

Hello again.

Hello.

Um... Would you care to join me?

You sure you don't mind?

Who knows? My shoulder might start acting up again.

After last night...

I didn't think... Joe, you're the one that laughed.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, you did.

Well, okay.

So, I got a short fuse.

What did you expect me to do? Make love with you in the sauna?

Not too much chance of that, was there?

Now, see, that's exactly what I was talking about. You make it sound like it

my fault.

Look, why don't we just forget it, huh?

Fine. That's fine with me. I'm not hungry anyway.

Me neither.

It's my time to walk out on you.

I'm a free trade man myself.

I don't hold with these protectionist policies.

Let the dollar fight its own level against the world market.

That's my philosophy.

Yeah. Well, interesting chatting with you, kid.

Here, keep the change.

Thanks.

Uh, mister.

You dropped your wallet.

You ought to be more careful.

You never know what kind of people could hang around a place like this.

They're all staring at us, aren't they?

They're just jealous because Cliff Palmer's holding my hand.

Listen, I've got to fly back to New York in a couple of days.

This is going to sound crazy, but will you come with me?

Peter.

Hi. Hi.

Hey, I'm sorry about canceling at the last minute this morning.

Oh, no problem. The best weren't hungry anyway.

I've been looking all over for you. The magazine people are waiting for late.

I'll see you upstairs, all right?

Okay.

Looking forward to watching his big wedding scene tonight?

There's been a change of plans.

Cliff and Stacy aren't getting married.

Hello. Joe, I feel bad about before. It was really foolish of me.

Why don't we just try... Hi, Allison.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were company yet.

Hey, hey, hey.

It's just Lindsay.

She just wanted to compare notes on the trial.

Allison!

We'll close off the stairway in the north end of the lobby.

Should be pretty quiet after midnight. Yeah, and the kitchen will have extra

staff to feed the TV crew.

Hey, has there been a change in the TV show?

No, not that I've heard of.

Everything's still on as far as we know.

Maybe they've got a surprise twist in the script.

Give me a break, will you? I got work to do.

I want you to watch television.

She'll probably be hurt.

Diane called me this morning about her dress.

She hates it. But she'll get over it.

Mm -hmm.

When are you going to tell Stacy?

I'm sorry, what?

That the wedding's off.

Robin, playtime's over.

I wish we could continue our little game, but looks like I'm going to have

marry old Stacy after all.

I'm gonna go grab a shower.

The only thing I remember my old man ever teaching me was to never give up.

Well, I'm glad, because I tend to do just the opposite.

Yeah, look, I got problems, too.

I'm not... I'm not very good with words, Allison.

But I find you very attractive.

I feel the same way about you, Joe.

So, then why can't we, you know, just get together?

We are together.

Why did you do that? Because I felt like it. I felt like it last night, too.

Then why did you walk out?

You wanted me to. No, that's not what I wanted.

You pushed me away.

It wasn't a push, Joe.

You didn't want me to kiss you.

Yes, I did.

Very much.

Oh, well, you could have fooled me.

A man is supposed to know.

Oh, what? I'm supposed to read your mind?

What, you want to, but you don't want to? Not if that's all you want.

Oh.

Oh, yeah, now I get it. You want to dance, but only if you can lead.

Where are you going?

It's my turn.

You're going to love New York.

What about Stacey and the wedding?

Will you stop all this about Stacey? Forget her.

I want you.

That's all that's important.

I'm afraid our bridal suite was already booked.

That'll make my husband very happy.

Tell me, how does your husband feel about you doing love scenes with Cliff

Palmer?

As long as it's just a job.

My wife thinks he's a hungry.

Cliff's really a very nice guy.

Not at all what you'd think from watching the soap.

Really? I hate to rush his taste, but wardrobe and makeup are waiting.

Okay. Well, better not leave the groom standing at the altar. No.

you okay?

You and Mr. Barker still not connecting, huh?

He wants me to go to bed with him.

Does that come as a crushing blow to you?

What do you want from him?

I don't know.

Of course you know.

I'm scared.

Maybe he is too.

When I'm close to him, I feel like I'm giving up control.

Well, maybe you should consider going with the flow.

I just don't want to be used like that woman in court.

Honey, that Palamoni case has nothing to do with love. It's money.

Winners and losers.

When it comes to love, everybody wins.

Nobody loses.

This is it, Hank. We've all warned you. You can't just be roaming around the

hotel corridor doing business.

But I'm saving up for a computer. So we decided to give you a little place of

your own.

You mean it's mine?

All yours, Hank.

We made a deal with your mom and dad.

You don't open until after school hours. You got it?

Thank you, Mr. McDermott.

Well, don't just stand there. Let's give her a trial run.

I

don't

understand why, but I am just crazy about her. I just, I can't get through

armor. Your approach is all wrong.

Oh, so now you're an expert on women?

You want to win a lady like that, you have to use charm, finesse.

Finesse?

Subtlety, patience, romance.

Women these days respond to sensitivity, not hairy chess.

Hello, Joe.

You play cards. Good, Erwin.

Do you know how to play gin rummy? Certainly.

Great. I've always wanted to learn.

Where's Allison?

In her room.

All alone.

Well, the first thing you do is shuffle the card.

Like this.

I think this is fun.

Yeah, I think you're starstruck.

Where's Cliff?

He's probably getting ready for the ceremony.

No.

You don't understand.

Cliff isn't marrying Stacy.

You look terrific.

Thank you.

I thought I'd take your advice and let it down.

I borrowed the tie from Irwin.

They're beautiful.

Come in, please.

Thank you.

You sure it's not too late?

Oh, no.

Would you like a glass of wine? Thank you.

Allison, I'm divorced.

My wife left me.

Kind of messed me up. I mean, I haven't done anything like this.

Some of us get messed up without ever being married.

Well, the truth is, I've never been very sure of myself with women.

I guess.

I've always been a little afraid to... I really like you.

I mean, it's not just physical.

Physical is okay.

You can start by...

Gin. That'll be $7 .35. Show me.

Hi. Evening.

Glad you're still awake.

Take a look.

Industrialist and battling girlfriend elope?

Mary in Reno.

Just talked to the judge.

Case has been dismissed. You can all go home.

Oh, would you mind passing the word to the others? I've got to call my wife.

Okay.

Irwin, why don't we give the news to Joe and Allison later?

Much later.

Like in the morning?

You're a deal, Irwin.

Let's rehearse with the bride.

Looking good. Looking good.

Okay, and...

Come on, let's go in my dressing room and talk. No, we can't keep our guests

waiting.

Oh, well, what the hell is going on here?

And to thee I plight my troth. Harry, I think we better take a break.

Who is that? Why is she wearing my dress?

Cliff, the organ stopped.

Isn't it time?

Where's the minister?

gathered here together in the sight of God to join this man.

Look, lady, I don't have any... Wait a minute, excuse me. I don't have time for

any jokes. Now, would you please give the dress back to Stacy so that we can

on with this?

Stacy!

You lied to me.

Robin, it's all pretend.

I think we have an uninvited guest.

Robin's the only one that could have made you happy.

If she can't have you, nobody will.

It's gonna be okay.

things for a while, won't we?

We better have a talk.

So many.

Okay, people, let's have a full rehearsal. We have a show to do here.

Electrics, warm them up.

I can't believe it.

For a minute, I thought it was part of the script.

Who was that woman?

I'm not really sure. A fan, I thought.

It's amazing.

What is?

How caught up they are in these soaps.