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Wait, really quiet.

That's the two -year -old we've been telling you about, Vagabond Song.

Workouts have been spectacular.

Look at that,

will you? Three furlongs, 34 seconds and change.

Whoa. Boy, he's everything you said he was.

And the guy's a great little rider.

Well, we think so.

Why don't we go take a closer look?

Hey, you shaved two -fifths of a second off. Great, huh?

Peter McDermott disguised our daughter, Blaine.

Well, hello, Blaine.

So, how about Vagabond's song?

Impressed?

With him and his writer.

That was some work.

Vagabond makes me look good.

About this evening, maybe Blaine would like to join us.

It's a party I'm giving for the Thoroughbred Association at St. Gregory.

That's very sweet of you, Peter, but I'm sure she would find it much too tame

and stuffy. Don't be silly, Mother.

I'd love to go.

Are we dressing horse instead or just folks?

Whatever you want.

You know, we have great plans for Blaine as a trainer.

Just keep your mind on the work.

So, uh, I'll see you tonight.

I'll look forward to it.

Thanks for coming up, B .J.

He's a client.

Please try and relax.

Just look at this suite and the view.

And paid for by somebody else.

David, if they treat you this well before you even go to work... Let's wait

see if I get the job first.

Of course you will.

Don't you think they know what they're getting in you?

What they're getting... What they're getting is a stressed -out, unemployed

middle -ager.

Nobody else they're considering is over 30.

Well, then how many... What accounts could they have handled?

It's obvious that the company wants you.

You know what they want? They want energy, flexibility.

They want young guys who have no families, who can woo clients until 3 o

in the morning and then bounce back for power breakfast.

I'm too old for that.

I'd like to freshen up. I think I'll take a shower.

Care to join me?

Um, no, I'd better check in at the office.

Let him know I'm here.

Maybe take a look at the competition.

All right.

Well, you know where I'll be.

So, what do you think of the new job so far?

Oh, messages, light typing, guest lists for exclusive parties.

I think I can adjust.

Julie, I love your hair like that. Thanks.

I need your signature several times.

Don't I pay you to sign all this stuff?

Uh -uh.

There's general manager stuff, and there's owner stuff.

This is definitely owner stuff.

How's the horse? Fast.

Oh, so it's a go? Well, the jury's still out. It's a big investment.

Well, if the party's still on tonight, I hope you'll be there.

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

Are you not going to miss it with someone, or are you coming alone?

Alone.

Probably.

Probably?

Thank you.

Wait a minute. What did I just sign?

Did I just sell this place to the Japanese?

Uh -uh.

Eskimos.

Remember our honeymoon?

That awful hotel and the saggy old bed?

The one we never left.

See that guy over there?

That's the real competition.

Ah, David, please.

Come on, let's dance.

We haven't danced together in ages. No one has. All that disco nonsense.

In case you haven't noticed, it's an old standard.

Moonbeams and love songs.

Light. You always get it wrong.

You sing it for me then, the way you used to.

Or if you're tired, we could just call it a night and go upstairs.

It's still early.

I wasn't necessarily talking about going to sleep.

You want to dance?

Okay, we'll dance.

$30 ,000 a year to board and train.

That's unbelievable.

That's what the IRS keeps saying.

Having a good time?

Lovely, thank you.

Maybe we'll be saluting you next year as a member of the association.

I hope so.

Excuse me.

How are you two doing? Oh, fine, thank you.

Anything I can get you?

No, it's a wonderful party. Except for all of these delicious fattening

desserts. No thanks.

I haven't seen your daughter. Did she change her mind about joining us? Well,

no, no. As a matter of fact, she drove in earlier on her own.

A hair appointment or something. I'm surprised she's not here already.

Tom,

nice to see you again, Peter. This can't be the writer I met this morning.

Well, I'll second that.

Do you approve?

Uh, definitely.

I hoped you would.

Don't tell me she's a member.

Her folks are. They're Harper Farms.

Would you mind telling me what she's up to?

I'm not sure, but she had that same look when she had her mind set on that white

Porsche.

The one she's driving now?

Exactly.

What shall we drink to?

To thoroughbreds. Of all kinds?

Mm -hmm.

To thoroughbreds.

And those who deserve to possess them.

Good morning.

Morning, honey.

You want to finish what we started last night?

Too much to drink last night. I'm sorry about that.

You think that I should get rid of the gray before the interview?

I think it makes you look distinguished.

Really?

Why don't you do a little shopping while I'm gone? Pick up some souvenirs for

the kids.

I don't know how long I'll be, but if they're really interested in me, it

be a while.

I'll keep busy.

Gail, you know, most men leave their wives at home when they go on business

trips. Well, maybe you should have. I feel like you're trying to avoid me.

This is work, damn it.

Getting this job is the most important thing in our lives right now.

I know that.

I know you're under pressure. I want to help if I can.

Well, you can help by getting off my back.

You don't know what it's like being over 40 and out of work.

I'm supposed to have made it by now. I'm supposed to be home free.

How many more chances do you think I'm going to get?

Well, maybe it wouldn't be so scary if we were closer.

You know, you think that everything can be solved in bed.

David, what is the matter?

There is something that's happening with us that has nothing to do with this

interview.

David, I need to know.

Don't you care?

Don't you love me anymore?

Of course I care. Of course I still love you.

Morning, Cheryl.

Hey. Anything picked up, delivered, rearranged?

That's a little morning.

Enjoy it while you can, Mr.

Hyperactivity. Around here, the lulls never last long.

I see what you mean.

Suddenly, things are looking up.

Hi, I'm here to see Peter McDermott.

Oh, you're in luck.

Peter. I was picking some things up in town for my mother, and since I was in

the neighborhood, I thought, well, I hope you don't mind.

I'd love to see the rest of your hotel.

I'd love to show you around, but I got a snag to work out with security. Maybe

some other time?

Excuse me.

That little problem we were worried about, I got it covered.

You're sure?

No problem. You take care of business.

Oh, uh...

Blaine Harper, Billy Griffin, head of security.

Nice to meet you.

Well, I take it that means you do have a few minutes after all.

Sure, I... Yeah.

Look, about this morning... You were nervous. It's only natural.

I mean, the job.

It's not you, okay?

Please understand that.

Concentrate on the interview.

It's going to be all right.

Unless you go in there with that long face.

Ah, have either of you seen Peter?

The owner's conducting a tour of the palace.

For Blaine Harper, it seems.

Oh?

Blaine Harper.

He's thinking of buying a horse from her parents.

That explains it, then. That seems to explain it.

And the crown room.

Dining, dancing, nightlife, top of Knob Hill.

Oh, beautiful.

Best view in town.

And a different gourmet menu every day.

And an impressive wine list, if there's any indication.

Only the best.

Our latest selection from Sonoma Valley.

Ooh, lovely.

Spectacular vintage.

California's killing the French with their Chardonnays.

Did you know they're importing our cuttings?

I guess it was bound to happen.

They say it's soil fatigue.

You're probably right.

I have the rest of the day.

I got a hotel to run.

With all that efficient staff.

And a possible deal with your parents and two corporate board members and my

general manager to meet for lunch.

I gotta get back.

Fair enough, my love.

Till next time.

I'd say that was the most productive lunch. Thanks to you, Fairbridge has

fence -sitting about us for months. Well, it certainly fell off today.

Two major trade shows, the annual awards banquet, a Christmas ball. That should

mean... That should mean a bonus for my general manager.

Thanks for your help. You're very welcome.

Any calls?

Blaine Harper, thank you for the fascinating tour.

Miss Harper again, just calling to say hello and thanks again for a lovely

morning.

And the Harpers will be in town this evening, request the honor of your

for dinner.

Well, they probably want to close a deal on the horse.

Probably.

Should I call and accept?

Oh, uh, yeah, fine.

Problem? No.

What do you think of Blaine Harper?

Very pretty.

Polished.

Self -assured.

You mean for her age?

Did I say that?

I don't think I said that.

Well, she's very young.

Too young, you mean?

Oh, you think she's too young?

Well, it depends on what you're considering.

I didn't say I was considering anything.

Well, then there's nothing to worry about, is there? No.

Ah, I'm glad you're back.

Let me help you.

Oh, good.

Sit down. How was the shopping?

Oh, exhausting.

There you go.

Don't you want to hear how it went?

Oh, of course I do. Tell me.

Well, it wasn't bad.

It was incredible.

It was great. I had them on the edge of their seats. I think I've got a real

shot at it. Oh, I knew you'd be wonderful.

Well, I haven't got it yet, but the gut says maybe.

Nice gut.

I trust it.

So, anyway, they're going to call me next week at home. Or they won't.

So be it.

Can we relax now?

Oh, and spend some real time together.

Sure, sure.

Um, we've still got two days down the company.

Where do you want to go?

Well, how about starting right here with a foot rub?

Oh, what craziness made me go shopping in new shoes?

Okay, all right.

Come on, let me have your feet.

Up you go.

There we are.

Oh.

Can I interest you in a nap before dinner?

Don't be silly. Let's do the town.

What do you want to see first?

You.

Are you starting that again?

I only meant, let's talk about it. About what?

About why you are avoiding me. I'm not.

Yes, yes you are.

First it was stress, then you lost your job.

Now it's this interview, but that's over and it went fine.

What is the excuse now?

I can't win, you know? I mean, why is it that everything I do is wrong?

I'm damned if I do, I'm damned if I don't.

Oh, what's the matter with me?

Why didn't I realize? It's so obvious.

What's obvious? What are you talking about?

You're having an affair, aren't you?

Don't lie to me, David. I have a right to know, and I want to know now.

Are you having an affair?

Gail, it's not like that.

Then it's true.

I can't even look at you.

Hi. Hi.

Are your parents going to be late?

Oh, I imagine they're having dinner at this moment.

At home.

I was afraid you might not come if you knew it was just me.

I know that's silly, but... Are you angry with me?

I should be.

Something from the bar to start?

A martini.

Very dry.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to ask the young lady for identification.

Oh.

I, um... I seem to have forgotten my driver's license.

Um, just, uh... Just bring me anything.

Mineral water, perhaps.

Fine. Fine.

Anything. Lime?

Anything. Sir. And a scotch and water. Yes, sir.

You're a beautiful young woman.

And you're a very handsome man.

Thank you, but that's a... An understatement.

You must know how attractive you are.

Well, I'm glad you feel that way, but... There's something that happens when

we're together.

Well, I can't deny that. Any man would be moved, but the fact is... We want

other.

Look at me and tell me that's not true.

The truth is I'm too old for you.

My parents are 20 years apart.

Your folks are one couple in a thousand.

Aren't they?

Most people would kill for what they have.

They're a unit. As far back as I can remember, there was never any room in

lives for anyone else.

Anyone.

Well, you can't mean yourself.

Your parents adore you.

Do they?

Yeah.

Look, I know what I want out of my life, Peter.

And what I want is you.

But that's really impossible.

Why?

Because I... Because I'm seeing someone else.

I'm engaged.

I came here to be alone.

I came here to run away and it's my fault.

That means you have a right to know what you're running from.

It's from you.

Gail, we have to talk.

Not unless you're going to tell me... Come upstairs.

You need to know the truth.

I tried nice.

I tried firm.

I even tried fatherly.

But she's a difficult young lady to dissuade.

So? So I finally told her no. I mean, not just no.

I told her I was involved.

Anyone I know?

Peter, how could you?

I couldn't just dash her hopes without softening the blow a little.

So?

That's that?

Well, not exactly. See, I have to go out to the farm tomorrow and close the deal

on Vagabond Song.

He's a terrific horse. I think you're really going to like him.

I'm sure I will.

When you go out there to see him with me tomorrow.

And protect you from Lolita?

Will you?

I most certainly will not.

Peter, we do not have a relationship anymore.

And I do not like being put in the position of pretending that we do.

It's dishonest. It's deceitful. It's not for me. I mean, it's not really for me.

It's for her, for Blaine.

She's just a young girl.

An innocent kid who doesn't know any better.

I'll bet.

Well, how can I... How can we...

Hurt her feelings when we don't really have to.

What do you say?

I hate this. I want to go on record as really hating this. Okay.

You're on record.

Now, will you do it?

Sometimes I think you should divorce me.

I don't understand.

If there's no one else... There isn't.

There never has been.

Then why...

It can't have escaped your notice that in the past few months when we've

made love, or tried to, I couldn't do it.

That happens to every man sometimes.

I watched Dr. Ruth.

Well, it's never happened to me.

And you were right. It's not because of the stress, because of losing a job. I

just... I don't function right.

And I have been avoiding you.

Avoiding touching you. Not because I didn't want to. I did, but... I was

that then you'd exp... Oh, Gail, don't you see?

I'm afraid I'll never be able to make love to you again. I have to face it.

Your lady really has a way with horses.

He is beautiful.

Well, Peter, what do you say? Have we got ourselves a deal?

I guess I better close for the competition.

All right, fine. I'll go up to the house, put the papers together.

I'll yell to you when they're ready. Good.

I didn't know you were a horse person.

I'm not, really.

Wrote a little as a kid.

Speaking of kids... Christine, this is Blaine Harper.

Blaine, Christine Francis. You must be Peter's fiancée.

His fiancée.

My general manager and... And friend.

Well, if I had a friend like Peter, I'd keep a tight rein on him.

Well, if you believe friendship is ownership.

Depends how valuable the animal.

Uh... Christine was very impressed with Vagabond's song.

All set, Peter. Come on out.

I'll be right with you.

Will you be okay? Oh, don't worry about us.

I'll show Christine the farm.

On horseback, if she likes.

That's very nice of you, but... You don't ride?

It has been a while.

Don't worry.

It comes back.

Just like riding a bike.

Well, you two have fun, huh?

I have just the horse for you.

We call him Tranquility.

Tranquility?

Well, he is a little scary.

Look, if you think he's too much for you, sometimes older women do prefer a

docile animal.

No.

No, this will be just fine.

We'll see a doctor. I've seen a doctor.

I figured if there was something I could do, I wouldn't have to tell you.

And?

Well, there's nothing wrong with me physically. All the parts are working.

They're just not working.

And sometimes I've wished that you had a lover so that then I wouldn't have to

feel so guilty.

Oh, David.

How can I make you see?

I miss us.

I miss being close.

We don't have to have sex right now.

For the moment, can't we just hold each other?

Are you sure that that's enough?

I mean, you're a young woman. What kind of life do you have to look forward to

with a man like me?

There are lots of ways to make love.

Why are you giving up on us, writing us off?

Look, a few days' vacation... Vacation with this job -hanging fire?

Can we make a deal?

What?

Can we have just one whole day together with nothing else on our mind?

No work, you mean? No. I mean nothing.

Let's... Let's just forget about it and let nature take its course.

Are you assuming it will?

I'm not worried about us.

I'm worried about getting to Sausalito for lunch.

Get moving.

Well, that's it then.

She'll be getting a certificate from the jockey club, this.

You gonna run him over to Golden Gate?

Well, I just want to see him run as soon as possible.

Ah, here come the girls.

Looks like they've hit it off.

Yeah, yeah, that was nice of Blaine to take Christine for a ride.

Christine's a good little rider.

She better be.

My God, she's riding tranquility.

Come on!

I'm sure it's just a strain.

You okay in a few days?

Lucky.

When a horse goes lame, we have to shoot him.

She should never have been up on that horse in the first place. She said she

could ride.

I'm afraid I overestimated my ability.

Well, there's no excuse.

I apologize for my daughter's bad judgment.

Well, it could have been worse.

Please, come visit us again.

Thank you. Can I give you a hand? No, that's okay.

Now, what was the meaning of that stunt?

That girl could have broken her neck on that monster horse.

I think that your little crush on Peter has gone just far enough.

So just turn off your feelings, Blaine.

Mother doesn't approve.

We just want... We just want... Why is the only time you pay any attention to

is when we have decided what I want?

You don't care how I feel about Peter. What's happened between us?

What happened between you?

That's my business.

Oh, you wait a minute, young lady. Well, you get it through your heads I'm not a

child. I don't have to tell you what I do. You do while you live under my roof.

Well, I can fix that right now.

You know, you haven't said a word since we left Harper Farm.

I'm sorry.

I said I'm sorry. Oh, we're not supposed to make everything all right.

Let yourself get involved with a girl that's young enough to...

I didn't get involved with her. She got involved with me.

Tell her I'm your fiancé. You're going to put me on the Arnold Schwarzenegger

horses. Practically break my legs so you can let your sex kitten down.

And you think all you have to do is say, I'm sorry, Christine.

Very sorry.

You know, if you think about it, this is really very funny.

Thank you so much for today. I feel like a whole new person.

I am so glad to have you back.

You know what I just pictured? What?

Making love, right here.

Do you think that would qualify as for the Mile High Club?

Would the people down there see us?

I think it would be the Several Stories High Club, and I think they could see

us, yeah.

What's that supposed to be?

Well, I just thought you'd like it.

Oh, I see.

It's a gimmick.

If you can't make the grade, then bring on the acrobats. I'm not some kind of a

machine, Gail. I can't just flip on a switch.

I know that.

I just... You just wanted me to perform like a trained seal.

I wanted to look pretty for you.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

It's all right.

How did you get in here?

Don't you know by now that when Blaine Harper wants something, she gets it?

My niece is just fine.

Thank you.

Yes, a wonderful surprise.

She's going to need a room of her own for tonight. Will you arrange that and

send up a key?

Thank you.

In there.

I'm going to call your parents.

Don't you dare.

I'm not some little kid.

You could have fooled me. They're probably worried sick.

I forgot this.

I won't speak to them.

Well, they're going to know where you are. Tomorrow you handle it any way you

want.

I don't know why you're so mad.

I just want to make you happy.

Listen, Blaine.

I lied to you about Christine and I.

We're not a couple.

I mean, we have been.

But I told you that to let you down easy.

Because I'm not going to get involved with you.

You really don't want me.

Well, any man would want you. You're beautiful, desirable, determined, and

most overindulged little pirate I've ever met. Now go get dressed.

You, uh... You didn't take your wallet, so I figured you hadn't left the

country.

You gonna leave me?

After last night, you have every right.

Yeah, I guess I do.

Well?

I have this enormous problem.

You see, I happen to be madly in love with you, and I just don't know how to

stop.

Don't leave me, Gail.

I'm so afraid.

I don't know who I am anymore. Everything's changing.

I may have to go, David.

As much as I love you, I need to know you care enough to fight for us.

I don't have any control.

It has nothing to do with whether we make love or not.

It's about taking risks.

You didn't stop looking for work when you lost your job. You did something to

fix it. It was my responsibility.

The responsibility to banks, to credit unions?

But not to us?

I mean, is that all our life together is about?

Houses, cars, retirement plans? Wait a minute, wait a minute. My job means

survival for all of us.

Don't we mean survival, too?

And what we feel about each other?

I'm not in love with a money -making machine or a love -making machine,

I love who you are, David.

Not what you do.

Or in this case, what I don't do.

There's more to love than just doing it.

I mean, why can't it be a brand new adventure?

Something we explore together.

Maybe with a shrink?

Who might be able to tell us something we don't know?

Don't we deserve the chance?

I don't know what to say.

I want to be strong. I want to work this out.

But he's so damn humiliating.

Honey, I love you so much.

I know you do.

But I need to make sure you know it.

Guess we better not ask her how she liked the service.

Poor thing.

Must be a drain being that rich and that beautiful.

I'm Blaine Harper. Where do I pay my bills?

There's no charge.

Compliments of the St. Gregory.

And I've got a car waiting outside to dig into some people who want to see

Well, I just, uh... Thanks, Peter.

If you take as good care of Vagabond Song, I guarantee you'll have a winner.

Well, you do the same with Blaine, and I won't be the only one.

All right, let's get the lecture over with.

No, no lecture.

We're just very glad to have you home.

You know, I ought to tan your hide, young lady.

I can see you're not a child anymore, and I...

I forget that sometimes.

Your mom, too.

Blaine, we wanted to give you everything.

And in doing so, we've probably made too many decisions for you. We've probably

protected you too much.

So that now you think if you want something, it's yours for the taking.

If you mean Peter McDermott, I think I've had my lesson for the week.

Honey, you can't make someone love you because you've decided that that's what

you want.

This is worse than a lecture.

It sounds an awful lot like the truth.

But if I've still got some growing up to do, I'd like to do it right here with

both of you. No.

Yes.

Yes, that'll be fine.

No, thank you.

I can't believe it. It's between me and that one other guy.

Oh, I'm happy for you.

But if it's going to be another excuse to run... Yep.

Okay, just sit right here, please.

I heard this this morning when I knew we had something to celebrate.

But you didn't know about the job. This has nothing to do with the job. Now,

just be a little patient.

Whoa! Pretty good. Watch this. Ah, just the way it's supposed to.

You know that I'm not very experienced at this, but...

Do what?

I have a little switch to make.

When I lost my job, I felt like a man standing at the top of a coal chute.

All I could see down there was darkness waiting to swallow me up.

And there you were, all guts and glory, optimistic, enthused. I hated you.

All I could see was me getting older, less virile.

At the same time, you were getting more vital every day, more involved, more

demanding. You mean about sex?

Oh, but I never... I know, I know.

But when I saw your energy, your desire, and all those randy young studs at the

office who are everything I can't be... No, I think, I think we have this all

wrong here.

I'm supposed to worry about you leaving me for some gorgeous young thing.

In case you haven't noticed, while I'm getting vital and more demanding, I'm

also getting wrinkled.

We don't leave for perfect skin.

Then for what?

The illusion of immortality an older man gets with a younger woman.

What does she get in return?

Money.

Then I guess I'm safe.

We owe too much on our charge cards.

And I'm a bit of a weary soldier right now. I don't know how much fight I've

left in me.

But I promise when we get home, we'll make a new start.

We've already started.

For the rest, let's just take one step at a time.

I like the sound of that.

One step at a time.

How's the hoof?

Major Plum, it's a great relief to you, Peter, that I will survive.

Well, you're tough. I'll give you that, trooper.

And Miss Harper?

Whatever has become of her, I wonder?

We were going to give her the chair, but seeing as how you're recovering, she'll

probably just get life at hard labor.

Too good for her, if you ask me.

You're right.

You're absolutely right.

Why are you being so agreeable?

I'm racked with guilt.

I don't believe you. Uh -huh.

Frankly, I think you've enjoyed every minute of this. No.

No, not every minute of it.

I'm sorry you got hurt, and I'm glad you're going to be fine.

And I think you deserve the medal for sportsmanship.

Would dinner tonight make up for all your trouble?

Hmm.

Dinner?

And a movie?

Well, as long as it's not National Velvet.