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Nice morning for a circus, huh? We get them all the time.

I'm sure everything will go smoothly.

It's just standard procedure for us to keep an eye on everything until the

Petrovskys leave.

Hope you don't mind.

Not at all. We're always happy to do our part for the State Department.

How are you, my friend?

Not thrilled at working the weekend.

Wouldn't the press coverage have been as good on Tuesday?

Adam, will you begrudge me that wonderful feeling I get

myself. Of course not. I just rather was Pravda you were reading instead of the

San Francisco Chronicle.

Sergei Lukovitch, Russian Embassy. This is Peter McDermott, General Manager of

the St. Gregory. How do you do? A lovely hotel you have here, Mr. McDermott. I

hope it will not be an inconvenience to you.

I'm sure you won't.

Will you excuse me now?

The Petrovskis should be arriving any moment.

Gentlemen.

Isn't he terrific?

Things come to those who wait.

Good, Billy. I wish I had a kazoo. I'd play along.

All right. Make all the fun you want. But come Sunday night, I'm going to be

watching Sweet Deborah sing like only she can.

Say, Kitty, you busy tonight?

Wrong girl, Matthew.

Oh, sorry.

All you hotel employees look alike. Hey.

Hey, sweet thing.

Hey, yourself.

Look, I'll be finished about 7 .30 unless my loyal fans start begging for

encore. I'll be there.

See you then.

Moving right along, you two.

Mr.

Petrovsky, after leaving Russia over 17 years ago, why do you suddenly want to

go back?

America's that adopted country, but...

Russia, she's our homeland. We miss her.

How do you feel about this, Mrs. Petrovsky? I'm old -fashioned. I go

husband goes. And you, Alex?

Let's get out, ladies and gentlemen.

There will be a formal press conference later. Thank you very much. The point

is, the world is watching.

Now, the Russians are making sure they shine.

Let's make sure we do.

Don't worry, Victoria.

Everything's under control.

This guy Lukovitch has a tight grip on everything.

The Petrovskys, the press, the hotel.

Exactly. There could be someone out there who doesn't like the idea of the

opposition looking good.

Well, if someone decides to make trouble, they'll need some help.

There's so many FBI and Russian embassy people around, Billy could go on

vacation. Everyone's watching out for their own interests.

Let's watch out for ours.

This afternoon you may rest up. Tomorrow is the photo session and the Soviet

threat. Here, sir, let me get that for you. No, no, no. Just leave the bags. We

will call if we need you for anything else. Well, enjoy your stay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

The most important thing is to be careful what you say.

The American press is... Well, let's just say you are being observed

very closely.

There is no need to leave the hotel. Everything you need will be provided at

expense. What, are we under house arrest?

Alexander, please.

I'm just making suggestions for your comfort and convenience.

Why are you putting us through this propaganda exercise?

Alexander, the press conference will be Sunday before you leave.

If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call on me.

Hey, here you go.

Thanks for everything.

That will not be necessary.

Have a nice day.

I will have no more of that.

I'm sorry.

Look, if we hurry, we can still make the start of the Giants game, okay? Mr.

Lukovic says we're not to leave.

Papa, go.

You and Alexander have a good time.

Everything will be all right.

All right.

After all, how often do I get to see a Major League Baseball game?

Probably never again.

Where's the fire?

Starts tonight in the highway.

I hope.

See, I gotta get home, get soured, get changed, get back here.

What do you think I should wear?

How about that short red number with the bangles on the screen?

Nah, too dressy.

I've got it. That sexy silk job. Cut down to here.

Makes me look skinny as hell.

Perfect. Thanks, Megan. See ya.

A two -out bottom of the ninth home run.

That's almost enough to make a baseball fan out of you, huh, Papa? That Chili

Davis is something.

I think I'm going to name my first kid Chili Petroff. Alec, why can you not

understand?

Why can't you understand?

I'm an American. My whole life is here.

You'll have a new life. It will be good, you'll see.

Things are better since I left that home run.

How are they better?

When I'm 18, am I going to be able to vote for my local representative?

Are my friends and I going to be able to circulate a petition to get a tennis

court built in Gorky Park?

In Russia, I was a talented craftsman.

Here, I chiseled tombstones and worked like a dog in lumber mills.

America is not easy either.

I know it hasn't been easy for you, Papa.

But what about me? Maybe I can do better.

Your place is with your mother and me.

I know. I want us to be together.

But here, in this country, please, Papa.

It's beside me.

I can't hear you.

At night when I am all alone, you are who I see.

I got one more question. I just...

One that sure can cook.

Thanks, ladies and gentlemen. See you again tomorrow evening.

Well, well.

Maybe this trio ought to become a quartet.

It's just Deborah Andrews. I could sing her music all night.

I wrote the music. She just recorded it.

You're kidding.

No.

Well, I'm impressed.

Come on. I made a reservation for dinner.

What about the rest of the night?

Oh, we'll think of something.

Too bad you're always so busy.

If we played tennis more often, I'd never have to pick up a dinner check.

just lucky I got a trick knee here. That drop shot of yours wouldn't be such a

good meal ticket.

Talk about a drop shot.

Petrovsky!

Ken Daly, tennis coach at Stanford. Sure, I remember.

How are you, Mr. Daly? I'm fine.

Who'd I lose out to, Harvard or Yale?

Well, neither, actually.

Do you know Peter McDermott, the manager here?

Hello, Alex.

You look a little lost.

Well, I'm trying to find the gift shop. Papa's out of razor blades.

Well, come on. Why don't you join us for a sec?

Well, sure. Just for a minute.

You should see this kid play. He's an absolute natural.

It's too bad you're not staying longer. I could use a few pointers, huh?

Well, you didn't tell me.

Where are you going to go to school?

Well, actually, I'm not.

Are you kidding?

With your grades and tennis ability, you must have had dozens of offers.

Well, I did sort of, but something else came up.

What's more important than tennis?

Ken. Did they leave the front page off your newspaper this morning?

Hi. Hey.

You ready?

Ready and hungry as ever.

All right.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Valentine. I'm Mark Danning, director of

relations.

Sanders, will you please follow me?

She's even more beautiful in person.

I know someone who needs a date if you want to catch her act.

Let's go, huh?

Well, I'm glad we had a chance to talk, Alex.

I'm sure you're going to do well, even in Russia. Thanks, Mr. Daly.

You know, if you change your mind,

you can always commute.

I'll check the bus schedule.

Thanks, Mr. McDermott. Take care.

Who was that with the hotel manager?

It's the tennis coach from Stanford.

What did he want?

Don't you remember him, Papa? He offered me a scholarship.

We turned him down. You have no need to talk to him anymore.

Why don't you just throw me in jail?

What did you say?

I said I'll speak to whoever I want. Isn't that okay?

No, it is not okay.

You're going with your mother and me, and that is all there is to it. What if

won't go?

You will.

You will do as I said. You will not argue with your Papa anymore.

Well, I know it's not indigestion.

You've been like this ever since we left the hotel.

Sorry, I guess I haven't been such great company.

That's okay.

I like to talk.

Of course, two hours was only a few grunts and nods, a little tough even for

Deborah Andrews?

You sure don't miss much, do you?

How serious?

About nine and a half, I guess.

How long ago?

Long enough that you're all that matters now.

You sure?

This is what happens in this country.

Children have no respect.

When a parent says something, that's the way. There should be no discussion.

Nicholas, Alexander, please. No more fighting.

What about the parent having respect for children?

I'm old enough to make my own decisions now.

Listen to him.

Just turned 16 and already a wise man.

Yeah, well, how wise are you?

All my life, it's all you've ever talked about. Freedom.

Nothing's more important. Nobody can take it away from you.

And now all of a sudden you're telling me to forget it?

You want me to respect you for that?

She

was

in bed with us, wasn't she?

It's not what you're thinking.

I got nothing with her now but business.

What's bothering you then?

What's bothering me is I think I'm falling in love with you.

Neither of us planned this.

There's more.

What?

I've been in prison.

I just got out.

What happened?

What happened?

I swung on a dude and my life got flushed down the toilet.

Just for fighting?

I killed him.

Papa, eight o 'clock.

Is Alex up? Long time ago.

He went for a walk.

He's very troubled.

He should be troubled.

The boy has no respect.

He is just a boy.

We are asking much of him. I ask only what is right.

For you.

For us, maybe.

But America is his homeland.

You must try to be more understanding.

For me?

I'll try.

Now let's go have a big breakfast while he's still free.

Three bellhops, two waitresses, and six maids after.

Things get slow at the front desk.

How'd you like to make up a few beds?

Mm -hmm.

And then maybe you can take some of the garbage from the kitchen and spread it

across the lobby floor.

Yeah, sure.

Julie. What?

I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

All of a sudden, everything.

Matthew.

Last night he told me he killed a man.

Come inside.

He was playing a nightclub.

And this drunk came on to his girl.

So he went over, punched the guy.

The guy fell backward. He just sat on a table.

They sentenced him to four years. Matt served two.

For protecting a lady in a bar?

I wish that was all. The lady, it turns out, was Deborah Andrews.

They used to go together professionally and personally.

He went to prison and she hit the big time.

Yeah, and according to Matthew, she got there by stealing his songs.

Julie, if that's true, there are laws.

They were young and just starting out so they didn't bother with formalities

like copywriting.

I better go.

Julie.

Watch yourself.

Okay, okay.

So, what do you think, Luke?

D flat in that last chord.

See?

Gives it a little edge.

What's on your mind, Matthew?

Nice rags, Lou.

Did you get it with your manager's cutter for sleeping with the star?

I said, what do you want?

Everything that's mine, including your uptown backside.

Stop it, Matthew.

Oh, Miss Andrews, you remember my name.

I thought you'd forgotten it along with my address.

Don't start trouble, please.

It's payback time, sugar. And the two of you owe me big.

I'm going to collect.

Good morning.

I would like a word with you.

Problem? Yes.

I would like for you and your friends not to talk with my son anymore. This is

difficult time for him.

He doesn't need strangers filling his head with crazy ideas.

I'm sorry, but I can assure you Coach Daly only has Alex's well -being in

Mr. McDermott, my family and I are guests in your hotel.

We hope you will keep the room clean, keep fresh towels in the bathroom.

We are not in need of counseling.

Sorry I'm late, baby.

I have some business to take care of.

Deborah Andrews?

And her charming manager slash lover.

I know guys like him doing 20 years in the joint.

Matthew, you're a talented musician.

You don't need anything from her.

She stole from me. She's got what I should have.

She didn't steal your watch.

She stole something that only you can make.

You've got plenty more of it inside.

Don't get so choked up with anger that it can't come out. Put it behind you and

go on.

Don't tell me how to live my life.

Someone's got to.

Because you're blowing it.

Then I'll blow it. It's my life.

Matthew, there's no future for us while you still have feelings for her.

I got nothing for her.

Anger, Matthew.

You've got anger.

And that's a feeling.

Have a BLT on whole wheat.

A whole of the mayo and a large OJ, please. Alexander, please.

Yes?

I will send a waiter on my way out.

The photographers will be meeting us in the press room at 4 .30. I will come by

your room at 4 .15. I hope you will all be ready.

Jawohl!

What's the matter with you?

He's not just a man sent to help us out. He's KGB.

Help us? He's using us. To hell with us. It's a free country. Not so free that

you will speak with disrespect.

Papa, remember your promise.

I've had enough of his attitude.

Soon we will be in Russia and... No, Papa.

I can't let you mess up my life. I can't.

What did you say? I can't let you tear me away from everyone and everything I

know.

I'm not going.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

We're going to take a short break. We'll be right back.

Have a drink?

No. Sit.

Is this taken?

Nice little group.

That's a job.

And when the coincidentally takes you from the joint right into the hotel, you

knew we'd be playing.

Coincidentally?

I want you out of Debra's life.

You understand?

Business must be good.

Disappear, and there'll be another one to match it in a year.

Then I never want to see or hear from you again.

Does Debra know about this?

Just take it.

You know, if it wasn't for my songs and Deborah's talents, you'd still be

pouring drinks on 42nd Street.

You're a real dumb dude, you know?

Without my know -how, Deborah'd be nowhere.

You already are nowhere, and you always will be.

Take the money.

Put it in a long -term CD.

Probably be the only steady income you ever have.

Cheers, my man.

It's getting late.

Your father loves you, Alex.

Well, then why does he want to ruin my life?

There are reasons.

Things that you don't know anything about.

Well, then why didn't he talk to me about them instead of clamming up and

it's decided?

It is difficult for him.

Well, it'd be difficult for me, too, to tell my son I made a mistake.

But just because he couldn't make it here doesn't mean I can't. That is not

he wants to go home.

He would love more than anything to stay right here and watch you become all we

know you can.

Well, then why?

Why does he have to do this?

A year ago, he went for a checkup.

The doctor found something.

Something he could not do anything about.

We waited. We hoped.

Russia is your father's homeland, Alex.

Much of his heart is still there.

He has friends and relatives he hasn't seen for many years.

He wants to be at peace.

It is there that he wants to die.

Mind if I sit down?

We should talk.

I'm listening.

I'm sorry about everything. You have every right to hate me.

Just the way Valentine told you to say it, right? Keep me from making trouble.

No, whatever you do, you do. I won't fight you.

But he will.

It takes more to build a career than just good material.

You and I never understood that before.

Lou understands.

He knows how to work inside.

Yeah, he sure worked inside you.

I couldn't wait two years.

I didn't mean it to happen.

Sure, that's why you just stopped writing, stole my songs, and went on

me. It wasn't like that. I was always going to pay you back.

It's easy to say now.

But I knew you weren't going to be in there for life, Matthew. I knew you'd be

back someday.

Then why didn't you write?

Tell me what you were doing.

And say what?

That I had a new man?

That I was borrowing your song?

I couldn't.

I wanted the same things that you did, but you weren't around to get them.

I'm sorry, Matthew. I am really sorry.

You're that Russian kid I've been reading about, aren't you?

I'm not Russian.

Well, then why the hell are you leaving?

You don't like America?

I like America fine.

You shouldn't be so unsociable.

In a few more days, you're going to wish you had somebody to talk to. Excuse me.

Oh, hey, now wait a minute. I just want to talk.

I just want to talk to you.

Hey! What are you doing?

Let go of him. I told you no interference.

Come. We go now. Who are you? Leave the boy alone. He doesn't want your help.

Okay, everybody, settle down.

Please.

We want no trouble.

Billy, see this gentleman. He gets back to his room.

Hey, it was just starting to get good.

I'm sorry for the disturbances.

Excuse me.

You all right?

Yeah. Are they all crazy?

Your news right now.

A few more days, I'll forget all about you. A few more days?

Have you ever been to Russia, Mr. McDermott?

Nope.

I know they turn out some pretty good hockey players.

My father feels he's doing the right thing, doesn't he?

Yeah, I'm sure he does.

You think it's as bad there as they say?

Well, if it is, maybe you can make it a little better.

How'd the show go?

Oh, fine, fine.

Look, I've got a problem. Something came up. I'm gonna have to slide on dinner.

Something came up?

Yeah, business. I'm sorry.

Business?

Don't talk to me about business.

You can't stay away from her, can you?

It's not like that. Oh, I know what I see. Julie, listen to me.

I feel sorry for you.

For us.

You're threatening to destroy something good.

Look... Just hang in with me, please I'll call you in the morning

What's

wrong I Don't know what I'm doing here.

I've got a life of my own now and you're not part of it

Someone else.

Yeah, somebody who loves me for me.

Somebody who's happy just being with me, who's not driving herself for attention

or money.

Sounds like you two have nothing in common.

Maybe you've forgotten, but both of us have the same needs.

Now, I think we still do.

What's bothering you is I'm getting mine taken care of. Thanks to who?

Oh, you'll have your money. I need more than that.

Look, I invited you here because my piano player is leaving next week, and I

want you to finish the tour with me.

Right.

All right, just you and me and Valentine. That should be cozy.

What are you going to do, sleep one night with him and the next with me?

You said it was payback time.

Well, I'm trying, and this is the start.

What's the only thing I can give right now?

Well, maybe it's too little too late.

Coming.

I'm sorry I've been so much trouble.

Are you all right, son?

We've always been together, Papa.

I don't want us to be separated now.

I'm going with you if that's what you want.

Yes.

Hi.

Good morning.

Need a friendly ear?

You know what I need?

I need someone to replace the light bulb I can't reach outside my front door.

I need someone to make popcorn with after the 11 o 'clock news.

I need someone to yell at me when I overdraw on my checkbook.

Matthew, I thought this was it.

Oh, you have, Megan.

You will.

And it'll be right.

And whoever he is is going to be a very lucky guy.

Okay.

Yeah, right.

Yeah.

Okay.

Yeah, okay.

Thanks, man.

Right.

It's R .O. for the night.

What's that?

Oh, this is a new song I'm thinking of using.

Oh, let me guess.

Matthew Bowers, copyrighted.

Well, he's as good as ever. Maybe better.

The show's set.

I've asked him to finish the tour with me after Luther leaves. No way. I've

already got someone lined up.

I owe him, Lou.

Look, Dad, I told you I'd handle that.

You can't give him what he wants.

Then he'll settle for less.

Look, Deb, we've come a long way together.

And I've always taken care of you. I know, one way or another.

You need me.

Well, maybe I need him, too. Hey, like hell you do.

Now, I put you where you wanted to be. Can he keep you there?

I don't know, but maybe that's not what's important anymore.

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. You tell me that in six months when you're working

nightclubs again.

When you can't get a gig at a decent house.

When the record company stops returning your calls. You tell me about it then.

Come on, Lou, I'm just business to you. Now, I think we've both known that all

along. That's not true.

He needs me.

And what do you need?

You don't have to be mother to the world.

Do I look all right to meet the reporters?

Yes, you look fine.

Is Alexander getting ready?

Yes.

I wonder how Moscow will look after all this time.

All right.

What bothers you? I know that face.

Oh, Nikolai.

You know I always let you make the decisions. I never question you. I know.

But now I must ask you this.

Are we being fair to the boy?

He's our son. He belongs with us.

Nikolai, I know what is in your heart.

You are making Alex come with us because of me.

So that I won't be alone when...

You've always looked after me so well.

But we chose to make Alex an American.

He is not Russian. He has his own life now.

Should we take away what we've given him?

Christine, have you seen Julie?

Well, she got one of the other girls to cover for her. She's probably home.

Okay.

Maybe you shouldn't go over there.

Why? Because it isn't fair.

I don't think you know what you want, and you're hurting her.

I'm not out to hurt anybody.

Matthew, it's happening anyway.

I love her, Christine. I just don't know if I can have her and everything else,

too.

Sounds like you need to decide.

I'm a musician, you know? I mean, music's my home. Julie's three kids, two

a steady gig and a house in the suburbs.

Maybe you've already decided.

Mr. Petrovsky, has the Soviet government offered you inducements of any kind to

do what you're doing? No.

Which of you made the decision? I did.

And did you give wholehearted support to your husband's decision, Mrs.

Petrovsky? Yes, I did. And I do.

How about you, Alan?

Everything I am or ever will be, I owe to my parents.

My love for them is greater than my love for any country.

Mr. Petrovsky, what will you do and where will you live in Russia?

Mr. Petrovsky.

Oh, I'm sorry.

For my own private reasons, I wish to return to Russia.

My wife, she goes with me because she loves me and we depend on each other.

My son, he goes with me because he loves me and I love him.

But he does not.

depend on me any longer.

His life will be different than mine has been.

We have raised him strong and good and

now we must let him go his own way.

My son is an American.

And he will stay in America.

Who is it?

Matthew.

Hi. Hi.

You look terrific.

Thanks. So do you.

Thank you.

Can I fix you a drink?

No, thanks.

You know, I've really been looking forward to this concert.

Yeah, me too.

I guess we better get going.

We've lost it, haven't we?

I'm sorry.

Don't blame yourself.

I'm the one who came into this with all the problems.

Problems, we... Could have handled.

I just think we're two different people.

You deserve better than me.

Hopefully the next guy that comes to your door won't be carrying so much

baggage.

You shouldn't say that to a person who works in the hotel business.

I love you, Julie.

Come on. We don't want to be late.

Don't worry about your son, Mrs.

Petrovsky. When Coach Daly says he wants to take Alex into his home, he means as

a son.

Thank you, Mr. Daly. I am sure you will take very good care of our boy.

Thank you.

Why, Papa?

Why did you tell them I would stay?

I remember how it was when I first came to this country. I filled my lungs with

this free American air, and I knew then my life was my own.

Papa. You'll be proud of that.

You're almost a man, Alexander, a free man.

The car is ready.

Do not forget your studies.

Remember, there is nothing more important than a good education.

If you don't get my letters, I want you to know I'm going to be writing every

day.

Maybe they'll let me visit.

I love you I love you too

Bet your faith.

Thank you.

very much. That's a brand new song that was written by a very talented young man

who, well, he's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

And the next song I'd like to share with you is my brand new single, and he

wrote this song also.

He's here tonight, and maybe if we ask him real nice, he'll come up on the

and join me. Would you please give a very hot welcome to Mr.

Matthew Bowers.

The landlords are their own.

They are the window to the police aid.

What they really mean remains to be seen.