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Morning, Cheryl.

Everything squared away for Senator Powell?

The entire eighth floor is ready and waiting. Pretty exciting, huh?

Aren't you getting used to all the celebrities by now?

Yeah, but this guy could be president next year.

Something about it in the Chronicle?

Oh, um, that's not the Chronicle.

Um, one of the guests left that here.

Um... Nice picture of Miss Francis, huh?

I just got a call that the motorcade's early off set.

How I spent my summer vacation?

I know.

Can you believe it? No.

My Aunt Addie called me about it this morning from Tulsa.

These supermarket papers can sure make a big deal out of nothing.

I think we should be there to meet him.

They're going in the rear entrance.

Peter, it's really nothing.

We met at a fundraiser this summer.

Then when I ran into him again on my vacation, it seemed natural for Jim and

to go to jail. Jim and me?

I do know him well enough not to have to call him Senator.

Nice dress.

New?

Um, yes.

I mean, I've had it a while. I just haven't worn it yet. Well, I'm sure Jim

appreciate the thought.

Some turnout, huh?

Maybe years from now they'll be saying, Oh, and gave us a five -star rating.

I hope.

I want to see some air between a senator and this crowd.

Senator?

Senator, you expect to get your party's nomination?

That's up to the delegates. I hope to get the nomination. All right, no more

questions now, ladies and gentlemen. Senator?

Later.

Great seeing you again, too.

Hello, friend.

All right, no more questions now, ladies and gentlemen. That's what tomorrow's

press conference is for.

And the senator's had a long trip.

Peter. Senator James Powell.

Peter McDermott. Mr. McDermott. Nice to meet you. This is Bernie Sanderson, my

campaign manager. Nice to meet you. We both look forward to staying at the St.

Gregory's. I hope we can make you and your staff comfortable.

I'm sure you will.

You have a very capable general manner.

Well, I'll leave you in Miss Francis' capable hands.

Enjoy your stay, Senator. Thank you.

Bernie, I'll catch you inside later.

Yeah.

Well, alone at last.

There aren't going to be too many private moments in my life from now on,

I create them.

And I intend to.

Call you in your office, as soon as I'm settled?

Where have we parked the press corps?

Each wing of the seventh.

The senator's group is on hit.

Scott Osborne, soon to be famous photojournalist.

Welcome to St.

Gregory's.

The photojournalist.

Oh,

you're 315.

I'm sorry, I thought you'd be with... Accredited press? No, maybe I will be

after this weekend.

Planning to get some great shots of Senator Powell?

One is all I need. The right one would really put me on the map.

That's terrific.

I wish you luck.

Cheryl, has the great Dawson checked in yet?

Important telegram from his new robot.

With Powell's press corps, 721.

I don't know why we even bother with computers anymore.

Thanks. Uh, Cavalier.

He's with some of the other press. Uh, strategy session.

Thanks.

Your information's central around here.

I try to stay on top of things.

Not so much you can't get away for coffee, I hope.

I break for lunch at two.

Two o 'clock.

Good.

Hey, I'll get that for him. I'm on my way upstairs. No, thank you.

There's a lot of delicate equipment in here. Lenses and light meters. All

It'll be on your back. Get out of the elevator.

And it's always random rooms. Different floors.

Different times of day and night. Now, we've got no discernible pattern here.

Sorry.

There's never forced entry, and he only takes cash. Looks like we've got a real

pearl on our hands.

I want the floor patrols doubled until we nail him.

Okay, keep alert.

Investigate and report anything suspicious, and I mean anything.

Okay, let's get to it.

Oh, you've come by to check up on me?

Just thought I'd say hello to my old buddy.

Well, it's nice to see you, Paul, but it didn't seem like the old buddy

treatment this morning.

Well, I had to take care of business.

Head of security for the next president of the United States. One hell of a job.

Big responsibility, all right.

It looks like you're doing okay yourself.

Nice office.

Stereo.

Security. Tough job.

Finding lost luggage, helping guests who have locked themselves out.

Well, as it's moments.

It's too bad about those burglaries.

Listen, I'd hate for a friend of mine to lose his job over a little thing like

that. I don't have time for it personally, but I could put a couple of

it. Thanks, but I'm not ready to make a federal case out of it yet.

Change your mind.

I've always got time to help an old friend.

See you later.

some new leads. Let's follow them up right away. Okay.

Now, let's get your speech upbeat and positive.

Bernie, I'll try, but these people have kids who are going to inherit a national

debt. They deserve an honest view of the future.

I'll settle for honest, but not too impressive, okay?

Okay, I'll try.

Yeah.

Hello,

Christine.

Bernie, you met Mr. Francis? Yes.

Thanks for arranging all of this with a big help.

That's what we're here for. If there's anything else we can do, just let us

know. Glad you could come up.

Hold down the port.

Can I talk to him? Yeah.

What?

There's something I've wanted to do all day.

No.

Since we left motherland.

Jim, don't you think you're rushing this a little?

Truthfully, it never crossed my mind.

In fact, remind me to make time for more of that.

Then my hotel, filled with your people, an entire floor of reporters.

And then there are the major obstacles.

Your impossible schedule.

And mine. But with some creative reshuffling.

Oh.

Should I have my secretary call your campaign manager?

Absolutely not.

I intend to take care of this personally.

Barbara. Hi, Evie. How's it going?

Non -stop since the senator and his friends checked in. I know the feeling.

They've got us all over the place today, like a cow kicked over an anthill.

Well, look on the bright side.

Great tips, and they'll all be gone in three days.

We can only hope.

Really.

Housekeeping.

He has the most gorgeous eyes you have ever seen.

There he is.

Don't turn around.

Oh, look.

You look fine, and he looks adorable.

Now stop worrying.

Cheryl. Hi.

Uh, excuse me, but I've got to get back upstairs.

Oh, Ryan, this is Scott.

Hi. Nice to meet you. I don't want to rush anybody. It's okay. She was already

rushing. I'm not only rushing. I'm gone. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Any old cheddar and photos there?

This is really important to you, isn't it?

It's everything.

Let's face it. You're either a star in this world or you're nothing.

It's exactly nothing.

And it doesn't seem to matter how you get your name in the papers these days

long as you do something big.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't bother you with all my problems.

Oh, no, it's no bother. Really, it's okay.

I don't know. I just thought that someone who knows as much about what's

on around here as you do, if I could just find out where Powell's going to be

ahead of time, I could get the jump on everybody else.

Well, we're really not supposed to know Powell's schedule nor tell anybody. I'm

sorry. You're right. Forget it. I shouldn't have asked.

Don't be silly.

You know, every campaign needs that one special photograph.

It could be yours.

Why don't you let me work on it and see what I can do?

Great.

And Dionne Warwick's show is selling out. Only problem is it's selling out in

Chicago. They want to hold her over another week if we have a backup.

We can go over our entertainer's file and see...

Is there a problem?

Oh, no, no. I was just wondering how things are going for the senator and his

group.

Fine. Just fine. Good.

I can't believe how much work it is running a campaign.

I guess he doesn't have much time for anything else.

Jim?

He's got the energy of three men.

Peter, about the entertainer for the showroom. What do you say we discuss it

over dinner?

Get away from all this activity.

That sounds very nice, and I'd love to, but I promise... Hello.

Mr. McDermott.

It's good to see you again.

Hiya.

Oh, we're going to watch Jim's interview on the local news.

You're more than welcome to stay if you'd like. I'm sure we can... We can

up another glass somewhere.

No, I... Thanks.

There's some paperwork upstairs.

Well, it should be starting.

Here's the champagne.

Thank you.

Oh, there you are.

It's nothing you haven't heard before, so let's talk about something more

important. Dinner.

You're not concerned about your media image?

That's Bernie's department.

I'd much rather look at you.

So you would support, for example, an across -board consumption test?

I think there's one alternative, yes.

I

think

you've got it all, don't you?

Pretty soon it's going to be me on the front page.

Thank you to your viewers for a very, very warm San Francisco welcome.

Hey, Paul.

How are things going?

Run like clockwork. Got Powell out for his meeting just now without a hitch.

through the rear entrance. Maximum control, minimum exposure. I'm not new

this, Billy.

Come on, Paul.

Paul's not the first public figure who stayed here. I was just offering some

advice. I appreciate it.

But I've got it all handled.

Besides, you've got all those burglaries to deal with.

Best way for you to help.

Stay out of my way.

Later, huh?

I just came in the back way, and I saw Senator Powell buying roses for Miss

Francis. Oh, that's nice.

Nice? They were red roses. Get it?

Red stands for love.

Or maybe thinking someone's a good hotel manager.

What, did you just fall off a turnip truck? That's pink. And yellow stands

jealousy. Which means we have to wait and see if Mr. McDermott buys Miss

yellow roses, because then we'll know. I got a busload of oceanographers

arriving in three minutes with a ton of scuba gear.

Did anyone ever tell you who the last of the great romantics? No.

They never will.

Good morning.

Excuse me, miss. Are you the new florist?

I got them at the flower stand on the street.

Courtesy of a friend.

Oh, a friend who knows you like roses.

Lucky guess.

Lucky.

And how's your day shaping up?

Great. Just great.

Good morning.

Messages? And last night's security report.

Another room theft.

A wallet this time.

That's what?

Five petty deaths this week? No, six.

Beautiful flowers.

Yes. Yes, they are.

Birds is for breakfast.

How romantic.

Breakfast? I meant that in the poetic sense.

Oh, sure.

I guess it is romantic.

Poetic. If you like that sort of thing.

Some women do.

Of course, that's a politician's stock and trade.

Kissing babies, shaking hands, sending flowers.

He shakes hands well, too.

I mean, he's a very thoughtful politician.

Well, as long as we don't forget he's not the only guest in the hotel this

This is kind of for employees only.

Well, I was just looking for you.

Any luck with Powell's schedule?

Something I can get a head start on?

Well, there's going to be this big fundraising dinner here tomorrow night.

I guess it's not exactly a secret.

Would it help if I could get you in?

Do you think you could?

Well, no promises, but I do have a little pole around here I could add.

Yes, you are one fantastic lady.

I've got to get to work. Okay.

I'm just as upset about this as you are. Then do something about it. Find the

guy. There's nothing to go on. We can't lock into any kind of a pattern. He's

covering his tracks completely.

We've checked out all perps in the area, the staff, everyone who serviced the

rooms that have been hit.

Then you're not looking in the right places. You're not looking hard enough.

Maybe you think somebody else could do a better job. Maybe you need a Paul

Reynolds. Powell's guy?

I'm not paying him. I'm paying you.

And what's Powell's security got to do with this? You're not spreading yourself

too thin worrying about him rather than doing what we've got to do. Peter, I

know my job.

Then do it, damn it.

What did you buy? Very nice people.

Very good. Good job. I want these baskets along the chair so we make sure

everybody gets one.

Very good.

Miss Francis, the other tie was better. I wore the power tie for the TV

interview, Bernie. And press isn't important.

Look, while there's time, let's go over your answers again. You don't even know

what they're going to ask.

That's why he's got to know all the answers.

Senator Powell, are you going to keep living it up as a bachelor, or is it

serious between you and the lady?

I am a widower, gentlemen, and running a hotel is a very serious business.

Miss Francis is just trying to do her job.

Dinner tonight, no press, no staff, no rush.

I've got a date somewhere.

Now, what was your question?

You think the voters will elect a bachelor, Senator?

Well, like I said, gentlemen, I'm not a bachelor. I'm a widower. And no, I don't

think it will have any bearing on the election whatsoever.

Next question.

Oh, Billy, the dogs show people want us to provide an armed guard for their

final competition.

Oh, sure. Why not?

Canine patrol.

Fits right in with playing hall monitor and getting the occasional drunk safely

to his... Hey, what...

What it's about is Paul Reynolds traveling the world, providing real

for important people, while Billy Griffin babysits guests' jewelry, fills

police reports, and makes like he's got a purpose.

Sounds like somebody's really doing a number on you. No.

Just having my nose rubbed in the truth, that's all.

Want to go with me?

Pizza sounds great, but I sort of have plans.

Dinner in Sausalito.

Someone special? No.

Well, not yet, anyway.

I'll be there in a minute.

Julie, there just wouldn't happen to be any extra press passes for the senator's

fundraiser, just kind of lying around the bottom of the guest relations drawer

somewhere. Press passes?

Sorry, not even for you.

The senator's campaign manager is being pretty tight -fisted about comps.

After all, It is a fundraiser.

However... However?

A couple I was holding seats for won't be able to make it. They're stuck in

Phoenix. A couple? As in two tickets?

It'd be a shame to see them go to waste.

Julie, you...

Arigato. Arigato.

Period.

No phones, no staff interruptions.

I haven't heard quiet like this in weeks.

I keep expecting to see a pair of Secret Service's feet.

Peeking out from under the screen.

Part of the price I pay for being in public life.

There are times I wonder if it's worth it.

Of course it is, Jim.

You have a chance to make a difference.

I believe in you.

In what you stand for.

Just believe in?

I was hoping for a bit more.

I care for.

I thought that was obvious.

I don't have a lot of time for my personal life.

I've learned to make decisions on my feet.

And I know when something's right.

When someone is right.

I felt that way about you from the beginning.

But this still is the beginning.

I know.

I know it is.

And I know I'm moving pretty fast.

But that's the way I'm forced to live.

I'm not sure I understand.

You're everything I ever wanted in a woman.

Everything I need in a first lady.

I'm in love with you, Christine.

I want to take you with me to the White House.

What I'm hearing.

What I'm seeing.

This is so bad.

I don't know what to say. Don't say anything.

Don't even try it on right now.

Just think about it.

And tell me yes by Monday.

I'm afraid this isn't a pleasant task, Miss Francis.

But as Jim Powell's campaign manager, it's my job to guide him through the

minefields of the political process.

What does this have to do with me?

Where did you get these?

I intercepted them.

before they found the publisher. Next time, we may not be so lucky.

I know how these look.

I can imagine the headlines.

But he was only giving me flowers.

We live in a climate of scandal, Miss Francis.

There's no such animal as a single politician.

To the public, there are married candidates, and there are playboys.

Mr. Sanderson, I can assure you... I'm sure you can.

But it isn't my opinion that matters on election day.

If Jim is to continue as a viable candidate, he has two choices.

Celibacy or a publicly recognized fiancée.

And you have excellent credentials for the job.

My school?

finances, medical history, my birthmark.

I'm afraid it comes with the territory.

Can we be frank?

By all means, considering we know each other so well.

You have the image that I am looking for, Miss Francis.

You're cultured, elegant, bright, and Jim's apparently in love with you.

How convenient for you.

As First Lady, you would be one of the most powerful women in the world.

Respected, envied.

Seems to be at least one thing you don't know about me, Mr. Sanderson.

When I marry, it'll be for love.

No other reason.

Then fall in love.

Or get out of Jim Powell's life.

Who is it?

God, it's Cheryl.

Open the door.

Yeah.

I'll be right there.

Hi. Hi.

Got a minute?

Yeah. I was just making a few deliveries, but yours was at the top of

Powell's advanced schedule.

Maybe something even better.

Now, I'm not saying it's for sure, but what if just maybe I could get us two

tickets for his fundraiser tonight?

You could get me in?

I might be able to get us in. If I can get two tickets, we can go together.

It'll be really glitzy. You'll have to get it tucked, and I'll finally be able

to wear that dress that I bought at Saks. I saw it in the window. It was so

beautiful. It cost me two weeks' salary. I never thought I'd have a place to

wear it. No!

This is important to me. You're turning this into prom night.

What's wrong? I thought you'd be happy.

Look, if you don't have a tux, I mean, there's a guy in the hotel, he's... Can

you get me the damn ticket or not?

I don't know why you're... Look, you lied to me, didn't you?

You said you would help me. I said I'd try.

You know, you don't understand.

This is my chance to be somebody.

For people to know who I am.

I'm sorry.

I think, uh... Oh, yeah, I better get back to my desk.

I don't need you.

I don't need anybody.

Mr. McDermott, it's the press again.

I'm sorry, but I just don't know what to tell them.

It's all right. I'll take it.

Thank you. It's line two.

Hello, this is Peter McDermott.

I'm afraid we really can't comment on your inquiry.

If Miss Francis wants to announce her engagement, she'll let you know.

That's the third columnist today, hoping to confirm rumors.

Really? Yeah, I told him, uh... I heard.

It's amazing how being on a first -name basis with a senator can stir up the

media.

They do jump to conclusions.

Don't they?

Don't they?

Peter, I think we better talk.

You see, the rumors aren't total fabrication.

Are you saying Pal asked you to marry him?

Well, yes.

And you're actually thinking about it?

Christine, if I remember right, you turned down a proposal from me.

Because you weren't sure you were ready.

Uh -uh. I turned you down because I wasn't sure you were ready. And he is?

Apparently. Christine, you barely know this man.

All right, so we've only known each other a short time, but we share things.

We have a bond.

I trust him.

And you don't trust me?

He's willing to commit to me, totally, without duress.

Willing to commit what?

To sharing a party platform in a big White House?

Just when do you think you and the president are going to have time for

close sharing bond?

Between cabinet meetings and a summit conference?

On Air Force One between Washington and New York?

Christine, I can't believe you've let yourself be flattered into... Flattered?

Of course I'm flattered. Who wouldn't be?

But that's no grounds for a decision.

This is my decision, Peter. I'll decide how to make it. All right, be flattered.

Marry the guy if that's what will make you happy.

Maybe it will.

And maybe I will.

Fine. Fine.

Fine. Fine.

This will help you find him.

After the fundraiser, I'd like you to talk to some of the young people who

really support you.

Mr. Sanderson, about your fundraiser tonight. Scott Osborne, a stringer for

of the Northwest Papers, Seattle, Tacoma, Tri -City. If you didn't

to one of our media people. I have. You see, technically, I'm not accredited

press, so I... What a

day

almost over, though. Half an hour, and Cheryl...

What's wrong?

I know it's kind of short notice, but could you get a hold of a tux for

Sure.

What's that?

You about scared me to death.

Can't get out of here today.

Seems like everybody wants fresh towels. But you were kind of late. You usually

morning shift up on six, aren't you?

They got me all over the place today. One of the afternoon shift girls called

sick. Well, your checkbook won't kick about the overtime.

That's a fact.

Housekeeping!

Well, nothing much, Blanche. I just heard you were a little short -handed in

housekeeping today.

Some staff out sick?

No kidding.

Must be some kind of a record.

Well, I guess Evie Johnson is not subbing second shift up on three.

Okay, thank you.

I was just making up the room.

It's over, Evie.

This is Griffin. Get Roberts up to 315 on the double I found at Perp. Ellie,

please.

Look, I know it was wrong, but I needed the money.

I've never done anything like this before.

Yeah, all right, sure, I'll give it back.

I'm sorry.

I am too, Evie.

This is Billy.

Who have you got registered in 315?

I thought you'd better see these right away.

What do you expect me to do?

Clear the room?

Cancel his speech?

A guest with a rifle in his room. It could be a sportsman, a hunter. But

he hunting?

The room is registered to a Scott Osborne.

Is he on your guest list?

This room's secure, Billy. My men swept it. They control every access. No way a

piece of hardware big enough to fire one of these could get past us. Maybe he

planted it earlier.

Maybe he's got another gun. Maybe he's not even in here yet. Come on, Paul.

We're both pros. Whatever your beef is with me, let's put it on ice and take

care of business, huh?

It's a waste of time, but all right.

I'll alert my men.

Just don't get in their way.

Thank you.

Thank you all very much. Thank you.

Thank you.

So this is what it's like being a candidate.

Not exactly a TV dinner for two in front of the television.

Oh, it has its moments.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Before we get started with our meal, I'd like to introduce the man we all came

to see and hear.

I give you... our party's next candidate, and the next president of the

States, Senator James A. Powell.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you all very much for coming out tonight, and especially for

pledging your support.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a lot before us.

I wish I could tell you it was going to be easy, but the spirit of the American

people has always risen to the challenge.

I love a challenge.

And I am positive that everybody in this world loves a challenge.

It's all right, Senator.

Everything's okay.

Let's go.

Get him out of here.

Is anybody hurt? No, no, we're just fine.

Paul, you and Danny saved my life. I don't know how to thank you.

Line of duty, sir.

Yeah, he's right, Paul.

Congratulations. You were right on top of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, please.

Senator Powell is unharmed.

Security has everything under control.

We apologize for the interruption. We ask you please to return to your seats.

Senator Powell.

Senator Powell asked me to personally thank you for your help last night.

You told him?

I can't figure you.

Ever since you came here, you've been busting my chops, making me feel like

diddly. Now all of a sudden... Yeah, well, you saved my tail last night.

And Powell's.

It made me stop and take a good long look at myself. I didn't much like what

saw.

We grew up on the same block. We played on the same teams.

We were friends. What did I ever do to you?

You didn't have to do anything, Billy.

All I ever heard from my old man was, what's the matter with you?

Why can't you be a winner? Look at Billy. He whips your butt every time and

he's... black.

They used to give this out every year to the best all -around student.

Did you know that my dad won this the year he graduated from Lathrop?

And he expected you to win it, too.

Paul, we were friends, man. Why didn't you say something?

Yeah, well, some friend I turned out to be.

When you spent time in jail, I was glad.

I figured I'd finally heard the last of Billy Griffin.

And here you are, on top, just like always, looking sharp, taking care of

business, aren't you?

I guess I want you to feel the way I felt all those years.

It's ancient history for both of us.

Let's talk about now.

Chief of security for presidential candidate.

Seeing the world at the government's expense sounds pretty good to me.

Come on, don't kid a kidder.

I'm nothing but a glorified bodyguard. Killer hours, no home base, no roots, no

life.

Last night I almost let my man get shot.

I don't know, maybe I'm burning out.

I hear it can be terminal.

It doesn't have to be.

It's all attitude, man.

You can still turn it around if you want to, just like I did four years ago when

I came to work here.

That's the kind of play that'll make us both winners.

What do you say?

old acquaintance.

I've been giving a lot of thought to your proposal.

You, me, the White House.

Good thoughts, I hope.

I was awake all night.

I can't do it, Jim.

It wouldn't work.

Look, Christine,

if this is really about my near miss last night, I can tell you it kept me

awake, too.

But that was just a fluke, an accident.

It's not the danger, Jim.

If I was sure about us, there's nothing on earth that would keep me from

marrying you.

But you're not sure.

The truth is, I don't know what I'm feeling.

We need time.

It's a luxury you can't afford to give us.

Yes, I can.

You can join me on the campaign.

Oh, right.

Your campaign manager would love that.

Never mind, Bernie.

We'll have whole flights together.

Oh, all that.

Oh, Jim, the schedules, the reporters, the photographers. I'm just not cut out

for a life in a fishbowl.

Maybe it's selfish, but I... I don't want a husband I have to share with the

public and the press. I want... I need a complete commitment.

You made that commitment.

Long before you met me.

You don't think it's possible to do it all?

Not for me.

Not even with you.

I know what you're offering, how much you care.

But the things I need most, the closeness, the sharing, the time, you

be able to give me those things.

It'd be half a marriage.

That's not enough.

Not for me.

What can I do to make you change your mind?

You're at the mercy of your destiny, Senator.

I almost dated him.

He seemed so nice.

Boy, I sure can't pick him, can I?

Just trying to help somebody.

That's me.

Stray cats.

Injured birds.

Would -be assassins.

Anyway, congratulations again.

Why, as my friend Bob would say, neither did you. All the same, well done.

Thanks, Pete.

Billy, gotta be heading out soon.

About what I told you earlier.

Okay with you if we keep that just between us?

Already forgotten.

There's my man. Gotta move out.

He's a wonderful man.

I'm going to miss him.

He's a smart man, that's for sure.

Smart enough to pick you as a running mate.

He's got my vote.

As long as it'll keep him in Washington.