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I'm afraid I don't have time right now.

What exactly is your relationship with Paul Berringer? That's none of your

business. Well, the news reports say that your promotion is a direct result

your friendship with him. Is that true? I was hired by Simon Berringer because

of my credentials in retail. Are you having an affair with Paul Berringer?

No comment.

Then you're denying that you're having an affair with Paul Barringer?

I thought Fashion Daily was a retail magazine. Not a scandal. Any woman's

to the top is newsworthy. I said no!

Oh, I am so sorry!

Oh, oh, oh, that will help you. Come here.

Look, she'll deny it.

You need an objective source of information.

I'll give you the whole lowdown. I mean, you can quote me, but I get credit.

Oh, sure.

Shane Bradley ordered us to mark down all of the

pantyhose. Can you believe that?

I mean, even the little ones with the animal patterns on it. Ducks,

snakes.

Dear, you have to work here three months to get your employee's discount. I've

been here almost that long. Couldn't you make an exception, please?

If I make an exception for one person, I'll have to do it for everyone. Listen,

it's only two more weeks. Ah, nice car.

Hi, Charlene. What can I do for you, Mr. Barringer?

I'd like to give this young lady a character reference.

She's a valued employee.

But she hasn't worked here long enough to get a discount.

Oh, well, can't we bend the rules this once? I think she's going to stay at

Barringer's. Oh, whatever you say.

That's very nice of you.

Well, deep down inside, I'm a very nice person.

You know, that shirt is going to look great on your dad.

It's not for my dad.

Right.

So why am I helping you buy a present for some other guy?

Because deep down, you're a very nice guy.

Thanks.

Do you realize the effect all this could have on Barringer's? That reporter was

unethical. Highly unethical. Neither their motives nor their methods matter

they have such potentially damaging material.

Which you so graciously provided them. I have never let my personal life

interfere with my work.

Until now.

Mr. Barringer, I feel I have contributed a great deal to this store. I have done

my job to the best of my capabilities.

Now, if you have a problem with my work... No, I don't.

I think you're doing your job very well.

I may question certain decisions you've made.

For example, bringing in that designer my daughter is working with.

But I consider that to be your personal project, and I trust your judgment.

However, I do think you have to straighten out your personal affairs.

If you are to be Berenger's next president, you've got to put this

behind you.

Do you understand?

Yes, I do.

What do you think?

terrific on you, but then again, a nun's tablet would look terrific on you. You

only live once.

Okay. Will you guys put it away for me until my next paycheck?

Oh, certainly. What are friends for if not to talk you into spending your

Not too much. I can afford that swear, okay? Oh, wait, Laurel. We got this

fabulous dressing today.

Uh, Cammy, I don't think that's right for Laurel. Are you crazy? She'd look

great in this. What do you think?

No, thanks.

Come on, at least try it on.

No. It would be perfect for you.

You've got no taste.

I've got to go.

Suppose I'd be vice president in charge of merchandising, too.

If I had blonde hair and wore a size six... At least you're a woman. What

have I got? Believe me, when I started here 20 years ago, that was not an

advantage. Now all you have to do is swing your hips and date the boss.

The China promotion is due here.

Next month.

Some of you still haven't submitted plans for your floor displays.

We know how she got her promotion, and it wasn't with a floor display. What's

that? I said what we'll need for this China promotion is more display.

I don't need to remind you that all your departments answer to me.

If you want to keep your jobs, have those reports from me by tomorrow.

No doubt you're too busy to look at them tonight.

Make that in my office at two with full report.

What's the bottom line?

The bottom line is that the Chinese do not want to be associated with scandal

any kind.

They're thinking of doing the promotion at Garrick's. Wait a minute. We

conceived this idea.

We've already done all the groundwork on it. I'm just passing on what I was

told. Mr. Daly, there is nothing to worry about.

The Chinese read the papers too, Mr. Farringer. Well, these stories are

unfounded. Shane Bradley is one of the best executives in the retail business.

We'll take care of it. The stories will stop.

I hope you're right.

I'll be in touch.

Nice to meet you. Thank you.

It's the same.

This whole thing has been totally blown out of proportion.

Pop, we definitely are going to have to get to the... We?

No, you, Paul.

It's your private life that's causing the problem.

And you'd better clean it up, or it's going to cost us the China promotion and

millions of dollars.

Have a good day.

Hi, gorgeous.

I'm working.

Me too. A shipment of mine arrived. I had to check out.

Great detailing on the bodice. Turn around.

The bias cuts dynamite would look wonderful on you.

You were spectacular at the benefit. Star of the show.

Thanks. So let's have dinner.

I'm busy.

I don't want to run around again.

Max, I like you.

See how easy that is?

We have no future together.

Leave me alone.

Could I see the ivory silk dress again, just one more time?

Please go.

You and I are topic A all over the city.

Shane, it'll blow over.

Wouldn't you think people would have more interesting things to talk about?

Well, we excite their imagination.

Be serious, Paul. What about our plans for the China promotion?

Honey, the Chinese are considering turning the whole thing over to

What? We've worked so hard on it, Paul.

Don't you think the Chinese have more to worry about than whether you and I are

sleeping together?

It doesn't matter, Shane. We'll handle it.

Maybe I should leave, work for another store.

Look, I am not going to lose my best vice president over some gossip and

innuendo. Even if it's going to hurt the store? Shane, you're much more

important to me than the store or the China promotion.

Honey, look, we have two options.

We can turn and run, or we can face it.

I want to face it.

I don't want to run either.

I'm just worried about who's going to be hurt. As long as we're together,

nobody, nothing can hurt us.

We'll talk more when I get back.

Hey, everyone.

I had to pick up David at school. I'm sure he's seen the newspapers by now.

He's no doubt upset.

Find out about this from these memos. Now, you didn't come to me. You went

around behind my back. Now, that is not what I expect from a loyal daughter.

Look, the Julian Morrell collection is going to make Barringers a lot of money.

Now, certainly that's something you can relate to. Look, have you really thought

about what it means to go into business? I think not.

It's not in you, Barbara.

Well, certainly all my years of watching you, Daddy, will pay off. Will they?

All right, have you got insurance, workman's comps, storage facilities,

transportation? What would you do if a truck carrying your merchandise were

stolen? Have you set up books, got an accountant, talked to an attorney?

I think not.

All right.

But from now on, I'll be watching you.

You do that, Daddy. You watch me, and I'll surprise you.

I love it. I... Well, you shouldn't have to.

You look so good in blue.

And you look good in anything.

Make that nothing.

John, we're in the store.

Okay.

Okay. Well, then, may I express my appreciation tonight in my apartment?

Sounds nice.

How else would she get a promotion? She's been here only a short time.

Does this store do a lot of promoting from within?

I've been here for 20 years, and I'm only a buyer.

I guess I'm not doing the right things with the right people.

Well, what about the other women in the company?

She's the only one in the executive suite. What does that tell you? You're

welcome to interview any employee of Beringer's, but not on company time.

You have no right to... Don't you have work to do?

I'm on a break.

Would you like to make it a permanent break?

You are intimidating your employees. No, you are.

And I intend to report it to your publisher.

Barringers buys lots of ad pages in fashion daily.

I don't think he'd like to lose our contract.

I will not be treated like this. If you continue to harass our employees, I'll

have the guards escort you out.

Thank you.

Well, it's been a rough time for you.

I don't know how stuff like that gets printed.

I have to admit, this hasn't been one of my better days.

Would you like me to reprimand Eileen, reporter to Simon?

I love it.

Unfortunately, I think it would make matters worse.

Look, Shane, if there's anything I can do to help, remember, I'm on your side.

Share in the... Yeah?

Oh, Tom.

Have you spoken with Gloria today?

No. Why?

Well, she's on television tomorrow.

A damn talk show.

What the hell's it called?

Cutter's Corner.

Yeah, whatever.

Well, see if you can track her down.

We'll help her make a statement.

You think that's wise?

Look, if I thought it was stupid, I wouldn't have suggested it.

Well, she's supposed to talk about the benefit if she makes a statement about

the scandal.

That's not what I mean. I am talking about a statement withdrawing from a

television show.

With all due respect, that may draw more attention.

Well, ask her about everything. And she'll handle it.

Gloria's at her best in a crisis.

Of course, I'll do whatever you want, sir.

No.

No, on second thought, I think you're right.

Mm -hmm.

You've got a good head for public relations.

Thank you, sir.

Better than Billy.

If he weren't my son, I'd fire him.

I think I'll fire him anyway.

All right, that's it.

Oh, John, oh, please don't.

What is it? Oh, oh.

I'm upset.

Well, tell me about it.

I'll tell you later. Can I see you tonight?

I got plans tonight.

Can't you change your plans?

Not really.

John, please, I need to see you tonight.

Not tomorrow.

Tonight.

Okay, tonight.

Late. How late?

Late, but as soon as I can. I promise.

Well, David, this is... I know who she is.

I saw her picture in the paper.

Terrific restaurant.

Excellent choice, Melody.

Thank you. Melody really knows how to make a reservation.

I appreciate the invitation.

Sure. If you two will excuse me.

We ordered an espresso.

Mm -hmm.

I'll be back in a minute.

Things are going better than I had imagined.

I've got Shane Bradley exactly where I want her.

Grateful to me.

Not good at all.

Your trouble is, you don't think things through.

What do you mean?

The newspaper plant was the perfect move.

Yeah, for you.

For both of us.

Barringer's stock goes down, trans allies in a better bargaining position.

We both win.

And if Shane Bradley loses, you leave Shane out of this.

This is my shot at the presidency.

With Shane on probation, Simon will reconsider.

No, he won't. You want to know why?

Because he's too smart.

I want her out of my way.

You hurt Shane Bradley and you'll answer to me.

What's she to you anyway?

Well, looks like you've hit upon a soft spot.

Maybe Danny isn't quite as invulnerable as he'd like us to believe.

Yeah.

No, no, I didn't forget.

I just got hung up.

Look, I don't think I can.

Come on, you'll be fine.

Look, can we talk about it tomorrow?

It's really a bad time, all right?

Look, all you want is a shoulder to cry on.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.

Yeah.

I'll be there as soon as I can, okay?

Yeah, okay.

Where have you been?

I have been waiting and waiting.

Hey, I went to a lot of trouble. A lot of trouble?

It's three o 'clock in the morning.

Boy, it's really great being here. Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm sorry, I can't sleep anymore.

Then you close your eyes. John.

Now, come here.

Let's start over.

Bad day?

Simon?

Oh, you poor baby.

Oh, he tore me to pieces. He treated me like a child. And a stupid child at

that.

You are many things, but you're not a child.

Johnny, will I ever be anything but a joke?

Can I get you anything? Some coffee?

It's kind of hard to wake up for these morning shows.

I'm up. Thank you.

I admire your courage in showing up today.

Well, why wouldn't I show up?

Well, in light of the incident at the benefit, I just thought you might...

Go into hiding?

I assure you, Miss Blair, I have nothing to hide.

Well, don't be surprised if our esteemed host asks about more than your charity

work. He likes to get personal.

Really?

So do I.

We also have to set up books, so I'll need your receipts.

Uh, receipts?

For materials and labor.

I'm going to hire an accountant.

An accountant?

Why? We're in business. We need to be professional about this. Don't hire an

accountant.

Julian, don't be silly.

You've got too much to do on the talent end. Let me worry about the business

end. I mean, we don't need an accountant.

Connie can do it.

Connie? My wife.

She's a bookkeeper anyway.

Julian, I want to do something, and the business then should be my

responsibility. You've done enough already.

You showed faith in me, gave me the money, took me to lunch.

So now it's my turn to do.

Connie and I will handle everything. You just sit back and count the profits.

So your benefit was a huge success. It was our best.

ever. Financially speaking, of course.

You really don't have to skirt the issue, Mr. Cutter. Obviously, what you'd

to talk about is that little bombshell about Shane Bradley and my husband, no?

Is it true?

It is a malicious rumor and totally unfounded.

Brilliant job.

Now, that woman knows how to handle the press. You could take lessons from her.

Mrs. Barringer, if it were true, would you admit it?

Mr. Cutter, if it were true, wouldn't public humiliation and exposure be

This is simply the worst kind of slander. And it has hurt three people

hold very dear.

My husband, my son, and Shane Bradley.

Ms. Bradley is a friend of yours.

Of the entire family.

And she didn't get her job dating your husband.

I don't think that's how women advance in business these days, do you?

We'll be right back.

She doesn't miss a beat, huh?

Everything's a game to you.

Well, go ahead and laugh.

But Gloria is doing her damnedest to save her marriage, and I respect her for

that. Well, maybe the marriage isn't worth saving.

Well, of course it's worth saving.

The trouble with you is that you don't look at the larger picture.

You think that the only thing that's important is to give in to the feeling

the moment. Well, it takes a lot more than that to make a marriage, let me

you. This isn't the United States Congress, and we're not discussing

rights. It's public knowledge that you and your husband are separated, and I

would assume that you both might see other people.

I find your assumptions offensive.

My husband and I are separated, but not divorced.

I'm sorry, Mr.

Cutter. Obviously, this misunderstanding is entirely my fault. I didn't make

myself clear. Your questions are pointless.

Because my husband and I are in the process of reconciling.

Well, we certainly give you our best wishes.

Thank you.

You're very kind.

We'll be right back.

They don't love each other, so why should they stick it out?

Because they're married, damn it.

Look, every marriage has its bad moments.

Now, I don't mind telling you that your mother and I had some hard times.

Nobody told us that we had to feel good all the time.

We were married, and that meant something.

Pop, you can't force something that's not meant to be.

What the hell do you know about it, anyway?

Get married, then maybe we can talk. Have a relationship worth having, and

maybe I'll listen to your point of view on the subject.

All right.

Well, disregard my point of view on the subject.

But the fact is, it's not up to either one of us whether Paul and Gloria want

stay married or not.

Send Gloria some flowers. She did more today for Beringer's than you've done in

a whole month.

Catch the interview this morning?

Had breakfast?

I think Gloria had us for breakfast.

Oh, what is her game plan?

I don't know. Whatever it is, I'm glad it happened. At least now it's out of

England.

I wish I felt the way you do about it.

Shane, this is what we've always wanted. What?

Freedom. No more sneaking around. No more hiding.

We're having a little family dinner tonight.

Bap's place.

I want you to come with me.

Are you crazy?

Shane, I want them to accept you as the woman of my life.

These last two days have been rough enough. I could not face your family

dinner table.

You can handle it.

It's what I've always admired about you.

Your courage.

Yeah, okay, what about this one? What are we going to do with that?

I'm thinking.

Hey, looks great, huh?

You don't like it?

Not the shirt she doesn't like.

Have you been on my case again?

No, she hasn't.

She never came back.

Look, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I had a really rough time with my friend last night.

He could have called.

Look, here I am with a guy trying to kill himself, and I couldn't get to a

phone, okay?

I just wish you would think about me.

The man is trying to slit his wrists. I wound up taking him to Bellevue. I'm

sorry.

Look, I'm sorry.

Let me buy you some coffee and try to make it up to you, huh?

I can't. I'm working.

So what? Five minutes. Nobody's going to know.

Hi.

Uh, five minutes?

It's up to her.

I'm working. I can't leave.

Yeah.

I'll catch you on your break, huh?

Later.

Is he giving you a hard time?

No. Because if he is, I can throw him out on his shirt.

Oh, that's fabulous.

You know what I'm going to do?

I'm going to make room for Julian Morel in the Young New Yorker shop.

Make room for Julian Morel? Now, does one make room for Christian Dior?

All right, don't worry.

I'm going to give you plenty of display space, and I'm going to talk to Billy

about the promotion. That's good, and I'll mention it to him tonight at

Daddy has called one of let's all get together in the face of adversity

Mm -hmm.

Right.

And I'm the adversity.

Skewered, roasted, and served on a platter. Would you permit me to take my

out of my mouth?

Oh, Babs.

No problem.

I'm just sorry it happened.

Don't apologize to me, Shane. I admire you.

You took charge of your life. You built a career and you made choices I wish I'd

made. I admire you, Babs. Oh, honey, nobody admires me.

I mean, you've always been so independent. You chose the way you want

I married my first husband to get away from my father. I married my second

husband to get away from my first husband. And, well, I'm afraid the

set. Well, just don't idealize me, Babs.

I made a mess of it.

Personally and professionally.

$8 ,000 for fabric?

You spent more than that.

Mrs. DeGava doesn't need to know.

Julio, this is dishonest.

I can't do the books like this. It will all work out.

I'm not cheating her.

It's just a matter of cash flow and 90 -day receivables and all that.

Julio, don't justify this.

You know it's wrong.

It's not wrong.

I'll make it up when the money comes in.

Look, the only difference between me and the Beringers is that they can afford

to hire accountants to do this for them.

You've changed.

The man I married... The man I married would never do this. The man you married

has got to do this, or he will lose his only chance to be somebody.

All right, you don't actually have to thank me for the interview, but...

Gloria, I fully appreciate your defense of Shane.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I wasn't defending Shane. I was defending my

My marriage.

What marriage?

You know, Polly, you're very hard to talk to. You never used to be.

Oh, really?

Well, what else would you like to discuss, Gloria?

Nothing else. Not when you're in this kind of a mood.

But when you're a little bit more reasonable, I'll return and remind you

saved Shane Bradley's career.

What do you want, blood?

Yes, yes.

I want flesh and blood. I want you, Paul, at breakfast, at lunch, at dinner,

every minute in between.

I had to lie for you, Paul.

I had to tell half the state of New York that there was no other woman.

It's not pleasant to compromise oneself like that. I'd hate to think it was a

wasted effort.

Because if people find out that I was lying, if they think that you and I are

not being reconciled, well, there goes Shane Bradley's career.

Do you want this door open or closed?

Thank you. You're welcome, Daddy.

How's that designer of yours doing?

He's doing so well that the dresses will be in the store in no time. Really?

Well, that's terrific.

In that case... Do you need money?

No.

Aunt Gloria certainly handled herself well. No doubt about it. She certainly

a gift.

She's also got integrity.

Shane Bradley couldn't have handled the reporters that well.

Integrity means very little to a reporter. The headlines, the thing.

Take Todd here.

Now, if he were president of Beringers, the press would probably say that he

only got the job because he's married to my granddaughter.

Scotch rocks.

Let's go, huh?

One more drink. No, no, no, no, no, no. We'll have a drink at my place. Come on,

let's go.

Don't be rough.

I think you like it rough.

Hi, Laurel.

Hi, Max. Good night, Max.

Laurel. Hey, friend, do yourself a favor. Go away.

Let's get out of here.

Max, this is none of your business. I'm with company.

I know how to handle it, so leave me alone.

You know this, Kareem?

Hey, friend, why don't you go socialize on 42nd Street, huh?

For the use of the hall.

Come here, you sweet thing. Give me a hug.

This is a wonderful surprise.

Hey, big fella, which hand holds a million dollars, huh?

Oh, you booby -fried. You lost, baby.

Okay, get it, get it.

What kind of way is this to treat your uncle, huh? Be gentle, be gentle.

Gloria, after today's performance, you could have a career on television.

Simon, you watched?

I hate the way I look on television. Oh, you look divine.

So, young man,

What have you got to say for yourself?

Where's Dan?

You're my family too, Shane.

I just don't have the guts for another confrontation, not tonight.

I understand.

Do you?

Do you understand? I don't think you do.

I'm the mistress.

I'm the homewrecker.

I'm the woman who used sex to get ahead. You're just the poor guy it happened

to.

Honey, you've got to ignore the press.

Ignore the press.

I worked so hard to get where I am, Paul, and damn it, my credentials don't

a thing now. Of course they do.

You know, I thought of quitting this job.

No, I didn't.

What? Imagine the interview.

They'd be looking at my legs, not my portfolio.

Paul, I don't think we should see each other for a while.

I can't go on living and working under a microscope.

It's blowing us all out of proportion, Shane.

It is out of proportion. We can't have a cup of coffee together without people

talking.

We have to give this a rest.

If you give in to this, you're letting them win.

Win?

You're talking like it's a battle. I don't want to fight anymore.

You can't live your life for other people.

I love you.

I don't have the heart for this.

I need time to myself now.

You know I'm right.

I know you're convinced. I don't know you're right.

Lisa, come in here, please.

The guy was a jerk. You got a thing for jerks?

You should tell me, Max.

I went out with you.

So now I'm a jerk?

Good night, Max.

Good night, honey.

Cammy, I'm Max Mackerman.

Maybe you can tell me, Cammy, why one of the most beautiful girls in New York

will let any slob hit on her.

Why she lets guys hurt her.

I mean, ask for it as far as I know.

Tell me why she will let any stranger in a bar abuse her rather than accept

help. or friendship or love from someone who cares for her.

Hey. Look what I got.

I stole it. Nobody even noticed, huh? Hey, look at this, huh? Good, huh?

Yeah, thanks.

Oh, well, we don't want it to go to waste now, do we?

No.

What's the problem?

If a train travels 45 miles in the first hour, then doubles its speed, how long

will it take it to travel 180 miles?

homework sure builds character doesn't it where's dad ah an

easy question huh

we

all feel lousy sometimes sometimes

worse than lousy gross gross yes i know the feeling

well um

At any rate, when kids or grown -ups are feeling gross, then

they don't act exactly right.

And your dad, he's just feeling a little gross these days.

That's why he's not here?

And also because he didn't know you were coming.

That wouldn't have made any difference.

It would have. I know it would have.

Absolutely, it would have made a big difference. Hey, look at me. Listen to

small person.

Your dad loves you a lot.

Like nobody else in this world.

I wish my dad were more like you.

Yeah, well, that just goes to show you how truly insane you really are, huh?

We should talk.

It seems to me our interests may lie in the same directions.

Gloria, you have such wonderful instincts, but... you should consider

more active in the operation of the store.

Oh, I'm flattered you feel that way.

You know, I'd like to propose a toast to the woman who turned bad publicity to

good and who's a match for any reporter in New York City. Oh, I'll second that.

And who may even have a television career of her own.

To Gloria. To Gloria.

Now... Speech, speech, speech.

You're really all giving me much more credit than I deserve.

I only did what any one of you would have done when it comes to helping the

people that you love.

Nothing means more to me than my family.

To the family.

Sure.

What have you brought me?

Chicken.

As good as it gets, huh?

You know, I am the least judgmental person in our family, partly, I suppose,

because I don't like other people judging me. So what I have to say here

not exact... What the hell are you talking about? You know, I don't care

you think about Gloria, but you've got a son, and you've got responsibilities to

him as a father.

You're telling me how to be a father? You know, you may not want to hear it,

he was brokenhearted because you didn't show up tonight.

David was at the dinner. Yes, he was at the dinner.

Gloria said he wouldn't be there.

You didn't know?

Hello,

Cammie. Did you have a good time?

Oh, it was fabulous.

Great music.

food. A restaurant on the Upper West Side.

I mean, the decor could use some improvement if you like dried salamis

garlic strings hanging on the wall, but my day... What's wrong with Laurel?

Laurel? Max found her in some bar. She was letting a creep hit on her.

Did Laurel tell you about that?

No. Max did.

What's the matter with Laura?

She could go out with a nice guy like Max. I mean, he really likes her. And

she's hanging around in bars looking for one -night stands.

Why does she let herself be treated that way?

I'm not an expert on Laura. Come on, Stace.

At least you can give me your opinion.

I don't want to hurt Laura.

And I do.

When Laura was a child, a fire destroyed her family home.

She was rescued.

But she has a scar on her back from the burns.

So when you and I think that she is the most gorgeous creature in the

world, she thinks she's ugly and horrible.

That's so silly. I mean, if it's a little... Cammy, it was an accident.

And Laura was just a kid.

A kid.

playing with matches.

Her parents were upstairs asleep.

They were killed.

So now Laurel thinks that that scar, that sign, that mark from

God is to show just how bad she is.

She won't let anyone get close.

My name is not important.

My information is.

Gloria Berenger lied.

Her marriage is breaking up.

Because of Shane Bradley.

The story's still alive.

Of course I've got proof.

I can get you names, dates, records.

It'll be on your desk in the morning.

Yes, I'd like a reservation for tomorrow.

Tomorrow morning.

Kennedy to LAX.

That's right, Los Angeles.