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Thank you.

Oh, good day to you, Mrs. Cabot. How are you feeling? Oh, just fine, thanks,

Fraser. And you?

Oh, just as good as ever.

Mrs. Cabot, if you don't mind my saying, as the years go by, you remind me more

and more of your dear daddy. Thank you, Fraser.

There aren't many left around here who'd recognize that.

Yes, I'd love to. What time?

Isn't that a little fast? I mean, with crosstown traffic and all?

Well, what about cross -lobby traffic?

Cross -lobby?

Handsome couple, don't you think?

Well, Ty's all wrong for that, too.

Well, she seems very happy that she's been seeing him.

Yeah.

Yeah, she does.

Here we go. Dr.

and Mrs. Leonard Graham.

No, that's Dr. and Mr. Leonard Graham.

But my husband won't be joining me.

Sorry. That's all right.

Room number?

651 for Dr.

Graham. Right this way, Dr. Graham. Thank you.

What's going on?

Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. We must have the wrong room.

Excuse us. I'm so sorry.

Please forgive me.

So what happened to your New York job?

Now, being the boss has some advantages.

Perfectly, if there is a certain lady in San Francisco that I wouldn't see if I

were in New York.

What did you do?

I sent somebody else.

Clever idea.

Do you think that would work with the computer runs I have to check

If you come to work for me, you'll never see one of those again.

Oh. And how long would it be before your board of directors wonder?

Now, what's that woman who knows nothing about the shipping business doing in

your adjoining office?

Trust me. If you don't file an expense account, they won't even know you're

there.

I give a little push in that time.

It's good for business, but it's hell on relationships.

Hey.

So far you're doing great, isn't it?

So what do you think of him? Who?

The new guy Christine's been seeing.

He's okay.

Damned by faint praise.

Come on, he's handsome, he's tall, and he's successful.

What more can she ask for? I suppose, but... But what?

I don't know. I've always had this fantasy that sooner or later...

Mr. McDermott?

Yeah. I know what you mean.

What's this Richard person got that Mr. McDermott doesn't have?

I don't know.

Wouldn't it be nice if the boss were asking himself that same question?

I have to leave a little early tonight.

Don't tell me.

Richard again.

Good guess.

Aren't you two going to get sick of each other?

Life is full of little risks.

Hello again.

Perhaps you don't recognize me with my clothes on.

I'm sorry. That was so embarrassing.

Forget it. I've always fantasized about a beautiful woman entering my bedroom

while I'm stark naked.

Malcolm Taylor.

Ellen Graham.

What brings you to San Francisco?

A medical convention.

I'm giving a speech.

Oh, a doctor.

Yes. And you?

Architect. I'm here for a few days on my way to Tokyo.

Sounds exciting.

It's a change of scenery.

Well, it's...

A pleasure meeting you again. I'm sure I'll see you around.

I'm sure.

Nice meeting you, too.

Christine.

These last few weeks have been wonderful.

I know.

I'm falling in love with you.

Robert?

No.

Richard.

Yes.

Could I speak to Robert, please?

Yes. Well, I just wanted to call and confirm that you're coming to visit me

tomorrow.

Yes, I am.

Are you alone?

Yes.

Business? Yeah.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

It's getting late.

Is it?

Yeah, I could go. I don't want to fall asleep at work in the morning.

What the hell kind of a place are you running here anyway?

How am I supposed to wear these?

What seems to be the problem, Frazier? I'll tell you the problem.

I'm in a hurry. I give this clown my shirt. I tell him specifically to mark

form, no starts.

They come back like cardboard.

I'm sorry, Mr. McDermott. I must have misunderstood. We'll be glad to do them

again for you, sir.

In half an hour?

You've been feeling all right, Frazier? Oh, yes, sir. Yes, sir. I'm fine.

It won't happen again.

catching up on your homework?

Oh, just playing with my speech.

May I?

Would a layman understand the subject matter or does it concern obscure

functions?

Hardly. I'm trying to sell an auditorium full of Wednesday golfers on the idea

of donating a few hours a week to their local clinic.

Good luck.

Pessimist. It just strikes me as a bit idealistic to think that some 50 -year

-old internist with a hefty six -figure practice is going to run down to the

poor side of town and get his hands dirty for free.

Good thing you're not a doctor.

Sorry, I'm a realist.

And I'm a romantic.

I don't want to lose sight of the reason I became a doctor.

Why did you?

To help people.

Why did you become an architect?

Oh, to make the cities a better place to live, but that was a long time ago.

Well, it's getting late. I have to go.

It was nice talking to you. Well, may I walk you to your room? Oh, no, that's

okay.

I hear the halls of the St. Gregory can be very dangerous after 10 o 'clock.

Well, Highland Park is nice, but you can't beat the weather in California.

I know what you mean.

Sometimes I play hooky and I just go for long walks alone on the beach.

I don't get to do that much, but, of course, like Michigan in December is not

quite as inviting.

Well, thanks for the escort.

Oh, my pleasure. I enjoyed talking to you. Thank you. It was nice.

May I call you tomorrow?

Well, I'm giving my speech. Well, maybe after.

I don't think so.

Well, we're both alone here in the big city. I thought... Malcolm, it's not

It's just that I'm married.

What's so funny?

So am I.

Good night.

Good night.

Oh, but they told me that one of the waitresses was pregnant.

And if I check back in a couple weeks, that they might need me part -time.

But I figure once I'm in, I'm in, right?

I know you're mad at me, but I'll be bringing in some money pretty soon, I

promise.

Maybe we could start doing things.

You know, like going out and stuff.

Hello? Hi, it's Malcolm.

Oh, hi.

I just wanted to wish you luck with your speech.

Thanks. I can always use it.

Come on, you'll knock them dead.

Doctors are a tough audience.

Is that pessimism I hear?

Nope. Not from me.

Good. I'll talk to you later.

Okay.

When will you be back?

No, I don't need any grief from you.

When I'm here, I'm here. And when I'm not, I'm not.

Okay?

Okay?

It's just that you're away more than you're here.

I pay the rent.

I buy the food.

And all you gotta do is eat and sleep and keep this place clean.

This is what you call clean.

Rick, I go crazy around here with you gone all the time.

Where do you go?

Take me with you, please.

Sweetheart, what you got is all you're going to get.

If you don't like it, you can just hit the...

How's the convention?

Oh, the usual.

Hotel's nice, though.

How's everybody at home?

Ah, Jennifer called.

Nothing's wrong, is there? I mean, she's okay.

It's the same old thing. She's bored with school and she hates her clothes.

She said she'd call you Sunday when you get back.

That'll be good to see her again.

What are you doing?

I'm getting ready for work.

Are you all right?

Oh, sure, fine.

Then...

Let's take a vacation soon, okay?

Sure. We may have to wait till May or June, but... Tax season?

Yeah, that's right.

Don't worry about it, all right? Maybe I can slip away early.

Sure.

Well, I'll see you Sunday, then.

All right.

You take care of yourself.

Yeah, you too.

Bye.

That new chef we hired in the Carlisle room is excellent.

And can't speak a word of English.

Thank goodness.

Maybe we finally found one who won't quit next week to open his own

Excuse me, do you have a minute, Peter?

Yeah, what's up?

It's Frazier Pratt.

What's wrong?

I don't know. We've been getting a lot of complaints lately.

Guests, the staff.

I think he might be losing it a little.

Frazier? Oh, I don't believe it.

He's as sharp and active as he was when he first started here. Well, I don't

know, Mrs. Cabot. Oh, everybody loves him, but he just doesn't seem to be

connecting.

I'll look into it.

Thanks. I'm afraid you're sort of an institution around here. He might resent

hearing anything from me.

Well, keep me informed, will you?

Richard again?

Mm -hmm.

Aren't they beautiful?

This one's, uh, quilted.

Why is it that I get the feeling you don't like Richard?

I wouldn't say I don't like him. I don't even know him.

Then why so disapproving?

Don't you think you're going awfully fast?

You hardly know the guy.

Well, how else do you propose I get to know him?

I'm sorry. Maybe it just bothers me that he's so perfect.

Oh, and I don't deserve perfection.

Oh, you do.

Just be careful, okay?

Thank you, thank you, John.

Here is your allowance, Robert.

Is everything all right?

Yes. How about Richard?

Fine.

Rick?

He's fine.

Dr. Fielding says that you...

Missed your last two appointments.

I was busy.

But I called.

And I cancelled.

So what are you doing that makes you so busy?

Things.

Never come to visit me anymore.

You've seen someone.

Dr. Fielding said that you're not supposed to ask me that.

No.

If you don't see Dr. Fielding, you must not need his advice.

But, um... Rick does.

Mother knows.

Mother knows our baby.

It's Ellen. You called?

Yeah. How'd your speech go?

About like I expected.

Gave everybody a chance to stretch their legs and get some fresh air.

Sorry. How about dinner at the Carlisle room to cheer you up?

Oh, I... I don't know.

We've both got to eat. We might as well keep each other company.

I'll even let you go Dutch.

Okay, why not?

Good. I'll meet you there at eight?

Eight o 'clock.

Well, given the choice between the office building in Tokyo for a lot of

and the government housing project in Detroit for very little money, well,

stop, Tokyo.

But don't you ever feel that you want to do something just to feel good?

The truth?

At this point in my life, I just want to pay the bills.

I can understand that.

At least I had fun when I was young before I knew about mortgages and kids

responsibilities. Listen to me.

The truth is, I've got a good life. Thank you.

We had a deal.

That's treat.

No, no, please.

I had a very nice time. Let me get this. I promise I won't expect anything in

return.

Fair enough.

But I owe you one tomorrow.

Well, there I am. I'm on a cable car, and I'm hanging on by my fingernails.

the conductor leans over, and he asks me for my money. I said, excuse me, I

can't get it for you right now.

So he gives me this little smile, and then he gives me a little wink, and then

he starts getting the change out of my pocket.

I tell you, the next time you see me on a cable car in San Francisco, the

conductor is going to be a woman.

Excuse me. Oh, no, no, Richard, I work here. If I have one more drink, I'm

liable to embarrass myself.

Okay, that's fine.

That is my master plan.

Because then, they'll fire you.

And then I'll be all yours?

Exactly.

I hope that would make you as happy as it would me.

Thank

you.

For what you paid?

For being a nice person.

Is that all?

Yes.

Could be more.

I don't think either of us is ready for that.

You're right.

We're not, and it's not smart, but I want it.

I can't.

Please.

Good night, and thank you again.

She registered?

Not in our hotel.

Better keep an eye on her.

Thank you.

I'll tell you what.

Tomorrow night, let's go casual.

That sounds nice.

Where? My place.

You've eluded my cooking far too long.

Okay. If you're doing the cooking, I'll do the buying.

And we leave the dishes.

May I help you, miss?

Miss, excuse me. So, it's none of my business where you go, huh, Rick? You

slime.

What the hell's going on here?

Excuse me, miss, would you... You're holding out on me, aren't you?

Richard, who is... You leave him alone.

Miss, please, if you don't mind... Don't look at me like that. I've been

following you around all day, and I know about your money, too. Please, miss,

calm down.

I'll get you for this!

And you!

You're no good!

You're no damn good!

How could you do this to me?

Richard, who was that?

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine, but who was that?

I've never seen her before.

I couldn't believe what was happening. This woman was a raving lunatic. Thank

goodness for Billy.

What'd he do with her?

The only thing he could, he showed her the door.

He let her go?

We're not the police. Hey, what did your friend Richard have to say about her?

What could he say? He's never seen her before.

Really?

Yes, really.

Look, Peter, I know you don't care for him, but I do. I shouldn't have to

him to you.

You're right. I'm sorry.

I'm not as involved as you. Maybe I'm seeing things you are not.

Peter. Christine.

I care about you.

I don't want you hurt.

I know. I can take care of myself.

Did you put the Do Not Disturb sign up last night?

I don't know. I think so. Why?

I've got this thing about hotel maids walking in on me.

Are you serious?

Very. As a child, I was beaten by a hotel maid.

Huh?

Oh, you will pay for that.

Me too.

Why did this happen?

It just did.

What do we do?

I don't know. Let's not think about it now.

I almost feel that it's unfair for us to be

feeling like this.

Unfair of who?

Well,

I'm not sorry.

Neither am I.

Have you seen this?

What? This.

That's the girl that made a scene in the Carlisle room.

They found her down by the wharf early this morning. No clues.

I should have called the police last night.

Oh, don't be ridiculous. You did what you had to.

You had no way of knowing, Billy.

But I still don't like it.

Neither do I.

I'd better call the police.

Peter.

What did you mean by that?

You're losing your objectivity about all this, Christine.

That is not true.

I'm seeing red lights all over the place, and you're still defending this

Well, maybe your objectivity wasn't so good in the first place.

All right.

I'm taking an extra hard look, but somebody has to.

That's right.

Me. Nobody else.

Robert, is anything wrong? You look awful.

Please come and tell your mother about it.

I can't stay.

It's, um... It's Rick again, Liz.

When he gets angry, I can't control him.

Everything went okay until she messed it up.

Who?

Who messed it up?

Richard and I don't like Rick.

Did you tell Dr. Fielding about it?

I don't like it when Rick gets angry.

I can.

I can handle Rick.

It's all your fault.

What?

What are you saying?

Robert? Robert?

Robert!

Have you had other affairs?

Only one years ago, but we're different.

That's what worries me.

It worries me, too. We've built our lives without each other.

Change is hard.

Why does it have to be so tempting?

Over the years, I think my marriage has turned me into someone I never wanted to

become.

I don't...

Get enjoyment out of my work, out of my life. I just tolerate it.

Me with my hopeless crusades.

I think I just go to the free clinic because the only alternative is to go

to the same old routine.

What are we talking about here, Ellen?

That we might be in love or that we both want to change our lives?

I don't know.

What if it's both?

Mr. McDermott, you wanted to see me?

Oh, yeah, Dave, it's about Frazier Pratt.

You notice anything unusual about him lately?

Frazier?

No, sir. Frazier Pratt's the best bellman in this hotel.

Every new kid comes in here learns everything there is to know from him.

Yeah, I know, but I don't like this, but he's not getting any younger.

Are you kidding?

He works circles around guys who weren't even born when he started here.

I appreciate your loyalty, and we all love Frazier, but I'd like you to keep

eye on him for a while. You mean spy on him?

I don't like this either, but we've had too many complaints. Just watch him.

Tell me how it goes, huh?

Yes, sir.

Uh, this is Mr. Graham and 651. I'd like you to send up a bottle of your best

champagne right away.

Ooh, that's fine. Thank you.

Surprise.

Leonard.

What are you doing here?

I missed you.

So I decided to join you for the weekend.

There were no good games on anyway.

You should have called.

I'd spoil the surprise.

Uh -uh.

I hear San Francisco can be a very romantic city.

What's the matter, Davey boy?

Is she working again?

Always, Frazier, always.

Well, cheer up. Tomorrow is Sunday. You two can do something fun together.

Thanks, Frazier.

Oh, Frazier.

Hey, Frazier.

Frazier!

Your wallet.

Oh, thanks a lot.

Should be a good day for tips, too.

I'm sorry I'm late.

The lines at the store were awful.

Richard.

What's wrong?

You controlled them, didn't you?

But you can't control me.

Because I'm not your little boy.

Richard, what's wrong?

Please just tell me what's happening. I told you Richard is not here.

And I'm in charge now.

I'm in charge.

And I won't take anything off of any of you women. Not like he would.

You think you're so good.

You think you can run my life.

It is my turn.

I'm not trying to run your life, Richard.

Rick! I'm Rick. I'm Rick. My name is Rick.

You stay scared.

Tell me.

What do you see in a wimp like Richard, anyway?

I don't know. He was... Weak.

He was weak.

And Robert, too. They were both weak.

But nobody controls me.

And not you.

And not Amy.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

And you are going to get just what she got.

Thank you.

See you, Ellie.

You know, the longer I know you, the more beautiful you become.

Leonard.

It's been years since you've spoken to me like that.

I know.

And I'm sorry. You deserve to hear that every day.

It's funny what happens when people get comfortable with each other.

They stop doing all those little things.

Len, what's wrong?

This isn't like you.

It was your telephone call.

I felt you reaching out for me.

And every time you do and I miss it, we lose something.

I couldn't let another one of those go by.

What if it's too late for us?

What do you mean?

Our daughter's almost grown.

We own our house. We have money in the bank. What is left for us?

Honey.

When we got married 20 years ago, we didn't know what to expect.

And we still don't.

Now, maybe that'll keep things interesting.

Where's Christine?

Gone. Why?

I've been checking into that girl's murder. We've got to find her.

Why? What is it? That guy Richard Martin isn't a VP at Transglobal Shipping.

He was a middle exec there until he took a medical leave.

Mental. He's under outpatient psychiatric treatment for what they call

personality disorder.

You mean he thinks he's different people? No. He is different people. He

three different personalities.

Dangerous? They don't know. Under the right circumstances, maybe.

His mother also has a history of mental problems.

Oh, God.

And get this.

The police say that their prime suspect in that girl's murder is her roommate,

Rick Martinelli.

And the description fits Richard Martin to a T.

Good evening, Claude. Is Dr. Graham here?

Yes, she and Mr. Graham have a very nice quality.

Would you be care to join them?

More champagne?

Yes.

Sir,

would you care to join them?

No.

No, Claude, thank you.

You really liked Richard, didn't you?

I know you did.

And I know you don't like me.

And I don't care.

I think maybe it's because I'm different, huh?

Well, maybe I'm going to show you just how different I can be.

Anybody there?

What do you think?

Well, I think they could be in there. But if we break the door down, they're

not. Or if we're wrong... We better call the police.

Take one step closer.

I'll stick this into her, I swear.

No problem from us.

Now, don't move.

Just calm down.

All we want to do is take Christine out of here. Don't you tell me what to do.

I'm in charge here, right, Christine?

Right? Right, Christine?

All right, now walk away.

Now!

Richard!

Richard, help me!

No! No!

Everything's all right.

They said down at the desk that you wanted these magazines, ma 'am. Yeah,

you, Fraser.

Come on in. Have some tea.

Oh, I don't know, ma 'am. Oh, please.

I can use the company.

You know, ma 'am, as many years as I've been coming in here, I still get a very

special feeling.

You know, Fraser, I've always believed when you have a good employee, the best

thing you can do for him is to give him the tool he needs to do his job.

Well, I've always tried to do my very best for you, ma 'am.

You've been wonderful, Fraser.

I'm afraid...

I who've been remiss.

How is that, ma 'am? I haven't provided you with the tools you need.

Well, all I need is the uniform, a strong back, and my good nature.

And thank God I've got all of them.

Ma 'am, you're not thinking of giving old Fraser a handshake and a gold watch

now, are you? No, Fraser.

There is something else I'd like you to have.

Now.

You just think of this as me doing my job to help you

do yours.

This should do you for the next 50 ,000 miles.

Would you say that again, ma 'am?

I said, when we have these custom fitted for you, you're set for the next 45

years.

May I join you?

I'm sorry it had to happen like that.

I know it's stupid, but I actually felt jealous when I saw you two.

You're right.

It is stupid.

We did something we both needed to do. No regrets.

It's just that...

I have too much invested in my life with Leonard. I know.

You know, Malcolm, it would have been so easy for us to run away together.

But that's just what we would have been doing, running away.

Like I have been.

Running all over the world on business.

Running from my wife without actually leaving her.

Making money instead of love. And it all seems right until something like this.

You've taught me a lot.

And I'm grateful.

I always remember you.

And I you.

Good luck in Tokyo.

You mean Detroit.

The first day of the rest of my life, I'm going home.

And I won't be making the money I was, or if I ever need medical help. You just

stop by my clinic.

It's free.

Just let me know when you're ready.

I'll take you home.

I feel so foolish.

Letting myself get involved with somebody like that. How could I not have

You're not a psychiatrist, Christine.

There's no way you could have known.

The things I said to you.

You know, I thought... I know.

Forget it.

It's over.

what I do with that.