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Previously on L .A. Law. May have been a babe in the woods when I was thrown in

here. But when I'm released, watch out. I will not go quietly.

Of course, until you've been in the inside.

You can't understand.

What saw you through the darkest moment?

Soap and a rope.

Thank you.

It's just back issue of the journal.

You mean those flowers weren't from you?

No. Oh, God.

Oh, don't be... No, I know. I should have... Please.

Do you want a raise? I can speak with Douglas.

Arnie, I want to have a baby.

Rox, I don't know.

I mean... Not with you?

Don't look at me.

Ann, he's mine. No, Stuart. Ann, I saved him all by myself.

Stuart, please. We'll talk about it when we get home. No, not without Lincoln.

He'll be fine.

No! Stuart, we're going home now. I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm

not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm

not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm not going home.

I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm not going home. I'm not going home. I'm not going home.

I'm Matty's afraid I'm out of luck. I'm going to have to give him back. Give him

back?

Stuart, he's your dog.

Was my dog.

Oh, you're the one who found Lincoln and brought him to the office. Yeah, but

you brought him to my house.

Let's not get contentious.

Contentious? I was trying to be nice.

Get off there!

Oh, you see? See how good he listens?

That's not the point. I don't care if he's Ren Tintin.

Lincoln!

What a good dog. Stuart, I'm not buying.

So stop selling.

The last thing I need in my life right now is a dog.

Oh, no.

Oh, damn it! Lincoln!

He may not look it, but he could make a great watchdog. You two aren't

listening. Shall we get started? Jonathan, I'm afraid that keeping

out of the question. He's going to make a constant companion for you. People,

please, settle this later.

First, some internal business. After careful consideration, Roxanne has

to step down as office manager.

What? Are you leaving?

No. No, it's just that, well,

my life, what I'm trying to say... This was a personal decision for Roxanne,

the... nature of which I'm not at liberty to discuss.

Suffice it to say, she's working for me again. A remarkable feat, considering

not long ago you two were fathers of the ceiling together.

I'm going to miss working for you, Douglas.

On to the business that pays the bills. Calvin versus Susan Bidwell in the

California Coalition for the Deaf. I'm a member of the board of the coalition,

as some of you know.

Suzanne Bidwell is president and a friend. Coalition policy favors hiring

promoting deaf employees.

I'm defending against an anti -discrimination suit, pro bono. Hardly

unreasonable, given the nature of the group. Yes. Well, one hearing employee,

denied advancement, has taken exception.

Must feel good going back to court.

I'll let you know. As much as it pains me to lose billable hours, Leland, I

applaud your commitment.

Next, Elaine versus Flickr, and you thought you'd never practice

law? Handling Ben Flickr's daughter's divorce isn't what I had in mind. Arnie,

the Ben Flickr.

Who's that?

Oh, you must remember.

Six guns, five bullets?

Slow down, Sundown.

I don't remember. I cry every time I see Lonely Spurs and Saddles. Was he an

actor? Every Sunday, my father would take me to Nate and Al's. There was

dressed to the nines, holding court, enjoying his whitefish, even during the

days of the Hollywood blacklist. The director? Flickr really stood up to Joe

McCarthy? Well, actually, he sang like a canary, but he was right at the center.

Still is, running Worldwide Studios.

Will somebody please tell me who the hell has been Flickr?

He's a movie producer.

Old time. Very successful.

Although some people think his star is fading.

Thank you very much.

You can all relax. I just wanted an answer. I'm not going to throw a chair

through the window or anything.

Move along, Douglas.

Tesla versus Belkin Pharmaceuticals. He was highly recommended.

I can't wait to meet him.

Okay, bye.

Well?

Well? What was that about?

My new hairdresser.

I'm getting a head net. Oh, I thought it was of seminal importance.

Finding someone to bother your child.

Arnie, three things. First, nobody around here is supposed to know about

except you.

What, wasn't I discreet in the staff meeting? Second, you're acting like some

misguided mother -in -law.

Are you implying that I'm nosy? And third, you're going to be late for your

lunch with Flickr. On my way.

You want me to get you the IQs of every bachelor in the California bar?

Arnie. Rox, I just want what's best for you. I know, but this is a big decision.

I'm going to have to make it myself.

You'll tell me when you pick the guy, right?

Oh.

I understand. I really do. You must follow your own internal impulses.

Feng Liu, Rox.

Feng Liu, you too.

Means blow the wind.

You better flow yourself.

Ben Flicker doesn't like to be kept waiting.

How do I look?

Like a high -powered entertainment lawyer.

In your lips.

Good morning.

When I plug this in, the thing just went kaflooey. You mean kablooey.

Benny, just find me another cassette recorder as soon as you can.

Yes, sir. I'll load one today. I'm ready to write my book. I intend to stripe

while the iron is hot.

Okay. Lincoln's a great dog.

It's just not the right time. Daniel, Daniel, every kid needs a stray dog. Not

until Lucy's potty trained. That goes for Lincoln, too.

Some paper, some kibble. How hard can it be? You're going to find out.

I'll take her, Mr. Morales.

Here you go.

We'll grab her bottle.

Fresh pot?

Put it myself.

Listen, about the other night when you kissed me. You kissed me?

Yeah.

I just want to let you know. Look, it didn't mean a thing.

Good afternoon.

Name? Becker, Arnold Becker. Here to see?

Ben Flicker.

Ever heard of him?

You must be very important.

You probably know that Mr. Flicker hates to be kept waiting. Yes, I do.

Gee,

don't seem to have your drive on. Come on, you gotta have... Pull over there

we'll call Mr.

Flicker's assistant and see what she can do. Fine.

I've spoken to Rita on the phone dozens of times.

Me too. I'm her son.

I was

Suzanne's

interpreter when the California Coalition for the Deaf was founded 12

What do you do today?

I'm fundraising coordinator for the coalition.

You like your job?

I did. Until Suzanne created a vice presidential position above me.

and hired someone less qualified to fill the spot.

You know why Ms. Bidwell hired this person and not you? Yes. She said,

he's deaf.

Were you surprised that this applicant received preferential treatment?

Not really. About two years ago, Suzanne began instituting policies favoring

deaf employees.

She developed a more separatist attitude.

And you feel you've suffered because of this?

Absolutely. According to Suzanne, I'm not executive material because I have

good ears.

If her employment decisions were based on merit, I'd have the job I deserve.

Thank you. Nothing further.

Mr. Calvin, doesn't the job to which you aspired require public appearances?

Face -to -face meetings with potential donors in the non -hearing constituency?

Yes, in part. So image is an important aspect of that job?

Suzanne presents a formidable image as a capable deaf person. There's no need

for all of her executives to be deaf as well.

Besides, at least half the job is administrative.

Making decisions on deaf issues?

Yes. Do you believe you have a full appreciation and awareness of what it's

to be unable to hear?

I've spent most of my life working with the deaf or hearing impaired.

My younger brother is deaf.

I'd say my level of awareness is very high. Would you agree that a deaf person

has an even higher level of awareness? Of what it's like to be unable to hear?

Sure. But I don't... Sir, earlier you mentioned that you and Miss Bidwell

agree on how the deaf and hearing community should interface, that she had

adopted a more separatist attitude.

Suzanne's militant posture has turned off a lot of people. Which, my

understanding, since Miss Bidwell became more outspoken, donations have risen

nearly 40%. That's due as much to my efforts as hers.

So... you get all the credit, and Suzanne Bidwell gets only the blame. I'm

one being wronged, not her. That's an interesting perspective, Mr. Calvin.

That's all, Your Honor.

I have you right here, table for three. Excuse me, I'm meeting Ben Flicker. You

are late. Yeah, yeah.

Follow me.

I'll be with you in a moment.

I'm sorry.

I love the script.

You're always on my mind.

Mr. Flicker. Back in.

Sorry I'm late. Stop with the excuses.

Sit, sit, sit. Oh, this is some studio you have here. Certainly no shortage of

beautiful women.

For a woman to be a movie star, she's got to be beautiful.

And strippable, understand?

For a woman to be pretty much anything, she has to be strippable. Hey, no dirty

talk. Oh, I'm sorry.

So let me ask, what do you think about all these movies where the girls keep

taking off their clothes?

Well, you know what they say, the sexiest part of the human body is the

imagination. Really?

What's hot is all up here. Good for you, Becker. I'm glad you enjoy a woman's

mind. Me?

I like big boobies.

Yeah.

He's here.

Send him in. Don't call Stuart.

Detective Fowler, I'm surprised to see you. I was in the neighborhood, thought

I'd take a chance.

Please.

Possible for your husband to join us?

No, he's busy.

Can I help?

Last night there was a gang disturbance in South Central. We arrested two men we

believe attacked your husband.

A search of their apartments turned up some credit cards and this.

That's our wedding picture.

Stuart carried it in his wallet.

We need your husband to identify these men in a lineup.

Today? We've only got them locked up for 72 hours unless the DA files charges.

Are you sure that these are the men that beat my husband?

No, ma 'am. That's why we need Mr. Markowitz to ID them. Go a long way to

putting together a case. The last time you showed Stuart photographs, he didn't

recognize anybody.

Maybe we'll have better luck this time. It's our only hope for the moment.

Have your husband call me as soon as he can. Otherwise, these two go free.

No. These bastards have to be prosecuted.

We'll be there.

Back then, a marriage vow wasn't bumpkin. I was with my Ellen for 21

Unusual name, my Ellen.

Used to be Mary Ellen, till Ben Gurion was our house guest in 58.

Which reminds me... Just a minute with the D -I -V -A, you know the rest.

Rico!

Don't sneak up on me like that.

Chris.

No, no. No, thank you. Trust me. After noshing in this commissary, these

are just the ticket.

The way I see it, under California law... That's fine.

Since Francine supported Brett, he's entitled to continued support in the

to which he's become accustomed.

Of course, just because something was written in stone doesn't mean we can't

a little sandblasting.

Metaphor. I like that. Ever think of becoming a writer?

Never. Good.

They're a pain in the tuchus. We might be able to convince a jury that Brett,

aspiring actor, married Francine solely to get on the good side of one of

Hollywood's most powerful men.

Of course that guy married her to get to me, which is not to be construed that I

don't think my Francie is wonderful or all goyim a treif. Let me ask you

something. Did...

Excuse me?

By

the

way, what kind of name is Becker?

She's gorgeous.

Like her dad.

He's a hard read. Always puts me off balance. So serious.

Not with Lucy.

Always so playful and gentle.

He's a wonderful father.

Did you ever think about having a baby?

Once.

I dated this teacher's assistant in college. Strong, smart, tall, perfect

What happened?

I realized that perfect teeth weren't the only criterion for fatherhood.

Roxanne, any idea where you... Any idea where you put last month's accounts

receivable? Outside your office, file cabinet, lower drawer, right -hand side.

Where? I'll get it.

Men are so helpless.

That's why when I do have a baby, it's going to be a little girl.

It's going to be a little girl.

Hi, stranger.

Hey, Roxanne. What's the occasion?

I'm meeting with Daniel about the Purcell brothers.

You know those two chuckleheads who sushied their parents with samurai

Aren't they in prison?

Yeah. Daniel lost this one. But now the executor of the Purcell estate wants to

auction off the murder weapons.

I want to try and stop it.

Oh, careful.

We wouldn't install the speed bump.

Lincoln's looking for a home.

These days?

Who is it?

Francie? Hello?

Johnny Becker?

Sorry.

I thought you were Brett.

You expecting him? He's coming by to pick up some stuff.

Wow. This is, uh... This is some kind of a place you have here.

I need my work.

I'm a sculptor.

Is this one of your pieces?

I just started it.

What are you making?

Who knows?

I haven't felt very inspired lately.

Yeah, I can understand.

Francie!

Francie!

Who are you?

Who are you? I asked you first.

I'm Francie's attorney.

Must really torque the old man he's got to pay me off. I'm Francie's lawyer, not

Mr. Flickard.

Yeah, right. And I'm Tom Cruise.

Yeah, Francie's capable of making her own decisions.

Obviously, you don't know her.

Because if you did, you'd understand how easy it is to fall out of love with

Fran. Hey, Mr. Lane, why don't you save this performance for the courtroom?

Tell my soon -to -be ex that I stopped by.

And be sure to mention how much I love what she's done with that slab of

It's only been that way for two months.

Francie.

Mr. Becker.

Can we please do this tomorrow?

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

We'll be contacting you on Monday.

Thanks very much for coming in.

Ann? Ann, I just got a call from Detective Fowler. I can't believe you

tell me about this. Not here.

Not here. We'll talk about it another time.

Not here.

Stuart certainly changed.

Who would be the same after what he suffered through?

The riots affected us all.

Douglas, you may think you're a different person, but you're not. I

And you realize just how wrong you are when you read my book.

Can I wait and see the movie?

to say yes, not without asking me about it.

Come in.

Look, about what I said.

Me first.

I wasn't being honest earlier.

Your kiss brought out the Cinderella in me.

Although I identify more with Snow White, which isn't to say I'm a virgin.

I didn't send it.

You didn't?

No.

Have I traveled far for this?

Just to part with but one kiss?

Lovely couplet.

It's not mine.

Oh, I knew that.

Um, I... I...

Ms. Bidwell, please tell the court why you made the decision not to promote Tom

Calvin to the position of vice president.

Because Tom Calvin is not deaf.

You're stating that being deaf is one of the requirements for the job? Yes.

A hearing person could do that job, but not as effectively.

Allocating funds, establishing priorities, a vice president makes

directly affect the deaf community.

Decisions... that would be better made by someone who understands what it is to

be deaf.

Tom Calvin certainly put in his time at the coalition.

I respect what Tom accomplished.

But to put a hearing person in that leadership position for deaf advocacy

be the same as having a man heading the National Organization of Women.

Isn't your policy discriminatory?

Our policies don't even begin to level the playing field.

And what's more, if we put a hearing person in that job...

It would perpetuate the very stereotypes that the coalition fights against.

That deaf people are not as capable.

Thank you, Ms. Bidwell.

No further questions.

Ms. Bidwell, would you say that there are many people within the deaf

that consider your views extreme?

Some would, but most would not.

Three years ago, you wrote an editorial in the Los Angeles Times.

attacking your own parents because they never learned sign language. Objection.

Relevance? Goes to Miss Bidwell's personal bias, Your Honor. I'll allow

also promoted the concept that deaf children shouldn't be taught to speak,

correct? No.

I said that they should not be forced to do anything against their natural

inclination. Wouldn't you agree that your separatist approach has alienated

members of your own coalition?

No. Well, is it true that Tom Calvin refused to go along with your

radical and separatist agenda?

Yes. And your reason for refusing to promote him is, in fact, because you two

often disagreed. My hiring policies are in the best interest of the coalition.

I see. And were you acting in the best interest of the coalition when you

misallocated funds for your political agenda? Objection!

Assuming facts not in evidence, irrelevant, prejudicial. We have

Honor, showing Miss Bidwell's financial abuses are... Your Honor, objection.

Counsel my chambers.

To pull that stunt in front of a jury is more than prejudicial. It's outrageous.

Mr. McKenzie, I'll take it from here.

Mr. Moran.

Are you under the delusion that this is a criminal fraud trial? Your Honor, I am

merely trying to demonstrate that Miss Bidwell is out of control and that her

bias against my client is one more example.

You have a story to tell, Mr. Calvin, briefly?

I was present at a meeting between Suzanne and a California Coalition for

Deaf accountant at which she... Your Honor, he was my interpreter, and he's

ethically bound to keep that conversation private.

Professional ethics are one thing, but...

There's no law against Mr. Calvin disclosing this information, if he so

Suzanne transferred $70 ,000 of Coalition money into a personal expense

And you've waited all this time to reveal this information?

I didn't want to hurt the Coalition.

Or Suzanne.

You've left me no choice.

Where is this damning evidence?

We have no documentation as yet, Your Honor. Forget it. This entire line of

questioning is irrelevant and prejudicial. Now, if you think a crime

committed, file charges.

But I'm not opening that bag of snakes.

Your Honor, the fact that this was raised before the jury requires I

mistrial. Denied. We're not starting that drill over.

I'll instruct the jury to disregard.

We'll recess until tomorrow. That's it.

I didn't steal any money.

You have to believe me.

Tom Calvin leveled a serious charge against you.

Before we go into court, as your lawyer and your friend, I need to ask, is there

anything to it?

It's inadmissible, so what difference does it make?

If prosecuted, embezzlement could change your life considerably. Not to mention

the impact this revelation would have on the coalition.

The money was used.

to lobby against child abuse.

Oh, Suzanne.

You asked the board for those funds. We voted you down.

What does the board know?

Many hearing parents of deaf children never bother to learn sign language.

They rob their children of the right to communicate.

That's abusive.

You run a non -profit organization. You cannot use its funds to finance your own

agenda. Who are you to tell me how to run the coalition?

You... Still haven't bothered learning how to sign.

I'm sorry if I don't fit your image of the ideal deaf woman.

Brave, deferential, and nobly accepting her lot. Being deaf entitles you to turn

your back on your friends?

To lie?

Steal? You'll never understand. If Tom Calvin goes public with his accusations,

your entire life's work will be in jeopardy. I suggest we seek an

with him, which would include...

You're resigning from the coalition.

Like hell.

That's implying that I've done something wrong.

As a coalition board member, I have a duty to disclose knowledge of financial

impropriety. This entire conversation is privileged.

By law.

It's true.

And seeing that you placed me in this ethical dilemma, I'm withdrawing from

case and resigning from the coalition board.

You can't do that. Oh, yeah. Yes, I can.

What kind of message will that send to the board, to the contributors?

Exactly what I want them to know, that something is seriously wrong with the

you're running the coalition.

And if you don't recognize that, you're not the person I once knew.

My franchise.

Some girl, isn't she?

Determined to be an artist, you know.

Yeah, you see? She made that.

Interesting. What's it called?

About four years of Sarah Lawrence down the crapper.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Sorry, Mr. Flicker.

Oh, look, gangster. There you like it.

Hiya, man.

Oh, you see that soundstage?

That's where I told Betty Davis you were too homely to be a star.

What'd she say?

Nothing. She spit on me.

The 40s must have been a good time in Hollywood.

Yeah, good time. Great time.

To be young and important.

Believe me, there's no town to be my age.

Unless you're me.

Sorry. Have your meeting with Francie. I'm late for my internist, Horowitz.

Annual physical, not a pretty picture.

All right, bye -bye.

Love, my girl.

Sorry about yesterday.

Where'd we leave off?

Well, the problem is, I see it. Brett is holding all the cards, which puts us at

a distinctive advantage.

You want me to dig up some dirt?

Ooh, sharp girl.

Any reason to suspect Brett has assets of his own? No.

Hidden bank account?

Uh -uh.

Other sources of income?

Nope.

Did Brett ever see other women? Oh, yeah.

A few months ago, I ran into him in Cabo.

He's one of those girls from Twin Peaks.

Not the dead one.

Really?

I was there with this special effects guy. What a mistake.

All smoke and mirrors.

You know, Francie, helping you with this divorce is helping you take your life

back. Stop letting people use you. Fight for what's yours.

You're cute.

Tommy, do you know anything about dots?

Bites or floppies?

Thank you.

Well, how's the Purcell case?

Oh, so far, so good. At least Morales and I are lined up on this about making

profit off murder weapons.

Do you know Jack Ruby's gun sold for almost a quarter of a million? Now

everyone's on the bandwagon.

Is selling the swords against the law?

No, but that doesn't mean I have to turn my back.

You still have your ethics.

At least for today.

Tommy.

Have you heard from Zoe? Not a word, but I take that as a sign she's doing fine.

You still can't find a home for this pooch?

Nah, stop looking.

I'm thrilled for both of them.

You'll learn a trick. Watch.

Bang! Lincoln, you're dead.

Sick Semper Terrenis.

Whenever they're not fixed, the window you broke.

Tomorrow.

Roxanne says you're mad because you can't remember things.

When you threw that chair, you scared me. Yeah, I scared a lot of people, I

think.

Even myself.

Well, when I'm scared, it usually helps when I talk to somebody. You want to

talk to me?

Thanks, Bagot.

Some other time, okay?

Enter.

Ah, Benny. Good, good.

Mr. Bregman, how do you know when you lose a friend?

Is this a riddle?

No. No, it's a... that... I don't think Stuart liked me

anymore. Nonsense, Benny.

People with a lot on their minds often treat others rudely.

Huh.

What are you waiting for, a tip?

No.

Chapter one.

We'd better make this quick, Leland. The judge has a tight calendar.

What's the offer?

California Coalition for the Deaf Employment Policy remains the same. Deaf

applicants will be given preference.

However, in light of Mr. Calvin's tenure and experience, he will be promoted to

co -vice president.

How would that work?

You would handle the administrative and management duties, while your deaf

counterpart would focus on public relations.

What about salary?

Equal salary. The offer is contingent upon a written agreement that Mr. Calvin

make no public statements regarding Ms. Bidwell, the coalition, or its finances.

What about us?

Can we get beyond this?

It doesn't matter.

I'm resigning from the coalition.

Well, do we proceed?

Let's throw off an agreement.

Deal.

Sea Hunt.

That was a television series.

I could have had it, you know, but like a schmendrick, I said Lloyd Bridges with

goggles and a tube in his mouth. Forget it. I only knew from cops and cowboys.

But that's okay.

Life's not only this business, right?

It's family.

Everyday people come to this studio when it's dark. They leave when it's dark.

Never see their kids.

It's not right.

I want to come through for Francie this time.

What? You don't like the Neptune?

Sir, I have to be honest.

I haven't figured out a way to get your daughter divorced without payments.

You know what?

I'm not worried.

You know why?

You're a smart fellow. You'll figure it out.

Movies and the law have a lot in common.

Anything's possible.

It's all illusion.

Whatever you want people to see, they see.

Magic, Becker.

That's what it's about.

Sorry to keep you waiting, folks.

Are you ready?

Give us a few more minutes.

Appreciate your understanding.

And I still don't think this is a good idea. Stuart, we've been around and

around about this.

What is it? What are you afraid of? Let me help you.

I have no memory of what happened that day.

Not even in my dreams.

So I'm still safe, you know?

Why should I have to remember?

These men have to be punished, Stuart. You were almost killed.

And they took my wallet. They have my identification.

They know where we live. That's why we have to do everything in our power to

make sure that they stay locked up. You know the judicial system better than I

do. These guys have to be out on the street before... Stuart.

I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you. But I promise you, you don't

have to do it alone.

Okay?

Hello, Leland.

Suzanne.

Rose.

We didn't have a chance to say goodbye.

And I didn't want to part on hostile terms.

I never felt hostility toward you.

But I did.

And I wanted to apologize.

You were acting on your principles, and I can appreciate that.

Believe me, even I have a few of my own, which is why I'm starting a deaf

advocacy group.

The things that I want to accomplish can't be done by committee.

So this will be small, a place where rebel outcasts like me can feel right at

home.

We'll be having free sign language classes, and you're welcome to come.

Good luck.

Maybe you don't need a class.

I wish you the best of luck.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Bye.

Thank you, Rose.

Jonathan, can you help me out here, please?

Never mind.

Oh.

Jonathan, look.

That's cake.

Thanks, I've already eaten, Benny.

No, no, it's not real.

I thought Lincoln would want a toy, so I got it at the novelty shop.

Are you being stupid?

It's a peanut document for the printer case.

I've been all day in this damp, disgusting industrial basement until I

digging through reams of pages.

Lucky you.

Yeah, legal intern, glamour profession.

Then you'll be glad to know.

I overheard talk about them repainting C .J.'s old office. Must be for you.

Well, that would be a real treat.

Finally getting some place around here.

Beautiful. My mom used to sing that to me.

You know how there's some things that stick in your memory and you just can't

lose them?

Tommy, I've been trying to get up the courage to ask.

Have you ever considered having children?

Sure. You'd make a terrific father.

Well, no, you'd think.

Tommy, I want to have a baby.

Yeah? Oh, well, you'll make a terrific mother.

With you.

I know this is sudden.

We better hit it, Tommy.

Only chance we have of stopping the sale is to speak to the judge in person.

Roxanne, will you watch her?

Oh, sure.

Thanks.

So let's go.

Tommy.

What?

Leave Lucy.

Oh, right.

Think about it.

You're offering me the role of Dr. Stefan Rossi, urologist, if I forgo

support? Don't forget the part comes with a commensurate salary.

And very good billing. Top of the show. Chad Everett didn't get top of the show.

Ben, Ben, Ben, I read this. My character undergoes hormone treatments in

anticipation of a sex change.

Not until May sweeps.

For the next six months, my breasts are going bigger, my skin is taking on a

rosier glow, and my voice is getting higher.

These kinds of roles win Emmys.

I don't want an Emmy.

just for growing brass.

That's what Paddy Duke said all those years as a child star. Now, sweet pill

an Emmy. I've got to speak to my attorney before I agree to anything. You

talk to your agent. Look what touch he did for Dustin Hoffman.

You know where to reach me.

Software expires tomorrow, 5 o 'clock.

Daddy.

Why do you want Brett on your show? You still have to pay him.

Worldwide Studios pays as a stockholder's headache, not mine.

salary is $15 ,000 a show, minus his agent's 10%. And his manager's 15%, his

business manager's 5%, whatever percent to his publicist and lawyer, plus taxes

by the time he's finished. He'll be lucky if he can buy a pack of gum. But

he'd be stupid enough to say... I'll take it. My attorney will call you

the end of business tomorrow.

Want to be on screen more and work less?

Thanks, Arnie, for all the nachas.

Good luck, Francie.

I'll see you again.

I had the same notion.

We should talk business.

You play golf?

Strictly a duffer. Good, then I can beat you. This Saturday at Hillcrest, 9

sharp. Bring your wallet.

Back against the wall, number four.

Eyes forward, two.

Stop moving around.

I'm sorry I'm taking so long.

Oh, please, don't rush.

I'm aware how difficult this can be.

Keep looking this way.

This way, two.

Stand still, all of you.

It's number three and number six.

You sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Two for two, Mr. Markowitz.

Thank you. You picked the right ones.

Easy.

Come.

Livin', you got a minute? Oh, yes, Gwen.

Well, I know this is a bit premature, but I was wondering, um, I'd like to

in to C .J.'s old office.

Oh, I'm sorry, but our new associate will be moving into that office.

Oh. All right. But you're welcome to use it until her contract is finalized and

she moves in.

Okay. Thanks, Leland.

Hey, Douglas. Oh, was this a bad time? No, no. I was just working on the book.

In fact, I'm drained.

How's it coming?

Very smooth.

Good. If you ever want a fresh year. Thanks, but not just yet.

I don't want to interrupt the flow.

Uh -huh.

Oh, that's a good machine.

Chapter one.

Chapter one. Chapter one.

That's the first chapter.

Ah, chapter one.

Chapter one.

Yeah.

You sure about this, Benny?

Because I've gotten kind of attached to this little guy.

Oh, Lincoln likes me better.

Don't you, boy?

Alone again.

Naturally.

I'm going to miss you.

All right.

Come here.

Thanks.

We're going to have fun.

Thoughts would then flicker on my side. The sky's the limit. I have finally

embarked on the great highway.

I have to ask.

You didn't sleep with Francie, did you? Honest. I'm practicing Huan Jing Bu Nam.

What? I want to restrict my ejaculation frequency, spare my vital essence. Oh,

spare me.

I swear, Rox, I'm mastering my semen retention and getting on an admission

schedule.

How can I possibly expect to run a studio if I'm wasting valuable hormones

cerebral spinal fluid?

Dumb luck.

I'm headed toward my final destination. I fear only making the wrong turn.

I think I found the right road, too.

Cash and carry business.

No questions asked.

Guns, knives, adding machines, watches.

What kind of gun are you looking for?

Big one.