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Thank you.

Last time on Berenger, you have let every opportunity slip by one after

because you cannot accept yourself as you are. You cannot have a relationship

with a man for more than 24 hours. You just look at your life.

Tomorrow, TransAlly takes over. And you boot me up to the president? Not so

fast. The vote isn't in. Can't lose.

Simon wins with just his vote and Gloria's.

So he gave Ludwig's vote to Gloria.

I can't afford to work with you anymore. You can't afford not to. Don't threaten

me, Danny.

If I go down, you go down with me.

Your friend at the Treasury Department likes to make movies.

Frank Chapman makes videotapes of himself having sex.

You will not have to model any design that you don't approve of.

Now, is that a deal?

Yes.

All off the boat.

Postpone it till I get a West Coast operation going.

Stop the board members from coming.

The meeting is postponed until further notice.

You wanted Paul to be head of barrages just to have the personal satisfaction

throwing a mark when you took over.

That's letting hatred cloud your judgment. You're damn right I hate them.

What should they pay?

Let them suffer the way that I suffer.

The way that my mother suffered.

Then you'll take notice.

Good morning. Good morning.

You make that fur look very expensive.

Thank you.

I understand everyone's very excited about your work in the fashion media.

I hope you like it.

I'd be honored if you would accompany me tomorrow evening for the preview.

I'd be delighted.

Settling into your new job?

Couldn't be better. Good.

Because I'm anxious to hear all about the West Coast expansion.

Well, sorry, Danny, but I gotta play close to the vest.

I don't want to jeopardize what I have.

Is that any way to treat a friend?

I'm afraid Beringer's is my primary concern now.

Since you lost the merger.

Todd, I don't lose the merger.

Acquisitions are like cat and mouse games.

You learn when to attack, and when to retreat.

You're not trying to tell me you planned all this.

Why put all your eggs in Paul Behringer's basket?

The merger has been postponed.

And Paul has bought himself some time.

I intend to use every second of it.

Paul stopped you once, Danny.

He can do it again.

Todd, you're a loyal person, and I admire that.

But be careful who you place your loyalties with.

You could wind up without a job.

See, I don't know if Paul can offer you the advancements I can.

I know your strengths.

And if Paul moves up...

He'll put Shane Bradley right into the president's seat.

Not you.

Well, if we can do business that profits us both, then I'm all for it.

Then you should be.

Because I'm going to get Beringer's.

It's going to be mine.

I'm going to move as quickly as possible with the expansion of Beringer's.

In fact, I'm leaving today for the West Coast.

While I'm gone, I expect you all to continue with the same dedication and

work on this end. We grind out reports while you work on your tan, is that it?

Very funny.

You all know our new buyer, I presume?

Yes. Stacy and I are working on marketing data with the help of a firm

California. We've already finished a consumer profile.

And now we're waiting for more statistics on packaging and pricing.

How closely are you working with them? I'm on the phone with them every day. I

believe that we could maximize their input and you could work even closer if

were in California.

I want you to come with me.

I've got meetings all week. Couldn't come at a worse time.

I'm going to be busy with the realtors and the financiers. I am not going to

have time to cover the merchandising.

I can take your meetings, Miss Bradley.

I want you to keep working on those reports.

My week looks pretty clear.

Is it all settled then?

Let's adjourn.

It's too simple for us to spend that kind of time together.

I need your expertise.

I can do my work from here.

Shane, we promised ourselves a long time ago that we would never let our private

lives interfere with our business affairs.

This is one of those times.

We're just going to have to put our feelings aside.

I really like the Raiders, but I don't know. I don't know if they can be a

-point spread.

How about six?

Okay, okay, okay. I'll tell you what I'll do, Frankie. I'm going to take the

Giants by five.

I'm telling you, you're stealing my money. I wouldn't do that to you, Billy.

know that. You know you're my best pal.

Hey, over there.

Hey. Oh, Mr. Barringer.

I'm sorry to spoil the party here, you know, but we got a lot of work to do.

Work? Right. Look, we'll take care of this important stuff later, okay?

Over there.

Take those to mail order.

What? Just around here. That mail order's supposed to come directly from

main store.

Yeah, well, they're probably overstocked in the supper.

Hey.

Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute.

You know, look, it seems to me that this sort of thing has been happening an

awful lot around here lately.

Well, what's it to you?

I don't know. I don't like the feel of it. It's not right.

Well, you've got an active imagination.

I've been working here for two years, and I know procedure, and I know when

take those boxes... You've been working here long enough to know it's none of

your business.

What's the matter with you, Dempsey?

What? You got something to hide? No!

Now finish moving those boxes.

I don't want to see you get hurt.

It's a business trip.

Shane, you're setting yourself up for another fall.

And you know I can take care of myself.

Remember how painful your breakup with Paul was?

You should refuse to go.

Look, I like my job. I like to keep it.

How can I refuse my boss?

Tell him you're sick.

You're not up to traveling.

You know you're making much too much of this.

That's about it.

I'm asking you not to go.

Please try to understand my position.

None of you understand my position.

Well, everything looks wonderful.

Come on in, I'll show you around.

We finally decided to keep the accessories.

Yes, good idea.

Oh, Candy, you've done such a lovely job. This is Allison Harris from

She's setting up a makeup display as part of the boutique. Allison, this is

Zagava. She owns Julianne Monroe.

Oh, I'm so pleased to meet you. Thank you. I only hope my display meets up to

your quality.

We're arranging and rearranging all the time if you have any suggestions.

Well, I love it. I think it looks great. I might display this dress a little

more prominently maybe here.

Berenger? Looks great, huh? It does. Look at Julian's name.

I'm so nervous. I can't eat. I can't sleep. Well, I've got to run. I'm

to meet with the caterer five minutes ago. I'll see you soon. Nice meeting

Bye, honey. Bye.

What time am I supposed to pick you up tomorrow night?

I get off work at six, but I have to go home at six.

I'll see you at seven, huh?

Billy Berenger.

Congratulations.

Hey, you know you've been blind playing cards in the dark, Bernie?

I've been playing cards like this for years, Frankie. I haven't gone blind

Good night, Frankie.

Good night, Bernie.

You ask too many questions, kid. You ought to know when to keep your mouth

I didn't do that, did I?

What, this? No, no, I... Frank,

Frank. Allison.

It's kind of creepy out there, Allison.

What happened to you?

I fell on the loading dock.

And I work for the A -team.

Come here. This is my station.

Lucky for you, I had to stay late to finish this display.

I'll clean you up.

Come on. Sit down.

I see.

It's brave to get beat up, but you're too chicken to sit here, huh?

God save me from macho men.

Come on. This isn't going to hurt.

Badass.

See there, brave boy?

It's not so hard.

Any more wounds?

No. None that you notice, anyway.

Except for maybe my heart. Your heart?

Yeah.

It'll break if you leave me alone.

Does that kind of line still work?

I don't know. I hope so.

My secretary reserved two rooms. It's the hotel's mix -up. It's not my fault.

All right, let's forget it, okay? We've got the room thing settled, and I'm

going to bed.

It's funny. Our problem used to be trying to get a room together.

Thank you.

Uh, the three great bags go here. The others bring to my room.

Everything okay?

Mm -hmm.

You planned this.

All the confusion about the room was your doing, Paul.

You said this was a business trip, and I believed you. This is a business trip,

Shane. I have no idea how these flowers got here.

This hotel, I mean, it's totally mismanaged.

Yeah, this is, uh, room 1248.

Listen, there are a large number of flowers here in the room.

Obviously, there's some kind of mistake.

They are for you, aren't they? Yes.

Danny Kruczak?

Yes.

Good night.

Hope you're good?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, you know, I think that's just about better than... Than what?

I think that's just about better than food.

Now, what a good...

Are all these muscles, have they caused you so much pain, huh?

Well, they get me around a little bit, and... You know, generally, they don't

cause me so much pain.

Well, you must have gone to a lot of effort to keep them in such good shape.

Well, you know what? Tell you the truth.

They just sort of showed up when I turned 16 years old.

Yeah? Just like that, yeah.

I bet you had yourself similar experience, didn't you?

Oh, Frank.

The only thing I remember about being 16 is... Hating who I was and where

I was.

Making up my mind I was going to change it.

I wouldn't change anything about you.

Beth, I think you're just about perfect the way you are.

You're talking about my life.

Frank, I... I don't want to fight about bills every month like my parents did.

And worry about money.

I just want to have it.

Lots of it.

Well, I'm afraid I can't help you in that department.

I don't expect you to.

Money.

It's not what I want from you.

What are you doing?

I think it's about time you got wet.

Yeah? Yeah.

Bring us a Bordeaux with the main course.

And the Chateau Margo 1968, please.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

You know your wines. I am impressed.

Does that surprise you?

Fascinates me.

Good.

Fascination has the power to attract.

Is that your intention?

I'm looking for support for TransAlly. I want yours.

Whatever gave you the idea that I would turn my back on my husband?

Because I don't think you're the type that falls for the hype. Good things

in small packages.

Then I assume you know that whatever it is that you're offering me had better be

enormous.

I need a figurehead for TransAlly.

I want someone to head the company.

I've never bothered with corporate business.

The only work, aside from being a mother, that I've ever done has been

You know, openings at the Met.

Gloria, what is big business if it's not fundraising?

You've got style, charm.

Your connections and standing in the community would be invaluable.

One day I'll have Behringers.

And when that day happens, you'll have tripled your stock. And your influence

Behringers will also be better if you're part of TransAlly today.

No, thank you.

You're not drinking.

I'd like to keep a clear head. Let's leave.

The prospect of having more money is hardly uninteresting.

It depends on what one has to do to get it.

And power?

Now, power is like fine wine.

If you drink too much of it, you might become delirious.

How does the idea of being Paul's boss appeal to you?

Oh, oh, um... This big package of yours is looking better all the time.

Well, how long have these shipping irregularities been going on? Well, as

I've noticed, it started at just about the same time that Mr. Dempsey was

brought on as foreman.

Frank, let me ask you. Were you expecting a promotion to foreman? That

nothing to do with it.

Well, it wouldn't be the first time a disgruntled employee bad -mouthed his

boss. Are you telling me thank you very much, but go mind your own business,

too?

I mean, anybody think that you're all mixed up in this whole thing?

What the hell do you mean by that?

I was joking. I apologize.

Well, save your jokes for the shipping department, Frank.

That kind of lame humor may go down well where you come from.

But when you're in my office, you learn some manners and you have respect.

Or you'll lose your job.

You know, I do my job.

And I do my job real well.

I move twice the tonnage down there as the next best man now.

You don't have to thank me.

I'm not going to take electron behavior from you.

And with all due respect, sir, I don't take this from anyone.

Yeah, I was just talking to a kid named Frank... Murphy.

He seems upset about some shipping irregularities.

Especially catalog sales.

Yeah. Take care of it.

The property begins here, goes to that cluster of buildings.

Uh, don't be fooled by the cars. But it's currently a parking lot.

Will soon be part of the largest regional retailing and commercial

in Southern California.

You know, I have to tell you, it's kind of exciting being close to something

this big.

Just kind of?

You know, I can't imagine doing this without you. Mr. Barringer?

Yes? Uh, I am not going to give you the hard sell. I know what I have here. This

place sells itself.

Traffic flow and accessibility is optimum. The demographics are great.

income is 40 % higher than average, and the population is expected to double in

the next five years.

Sounds very promising.

What can you offer us?

How about 120 ,000 prime square feet with an option for 40 ,000 more?

And?

I just taught you the best we have, and you want more?

May I speak frankly, Mr. Barringer?

Please do.

Landing, Barringers, for this development.

would make my day.

As a matter of fact, it would make my year.

Naturally, to encourage you to work with us, we're prepared to facilitate your

move to the West Coast.

Are you prepared to offer us a 99 -year lease?

Nothing would please us more.

And approval of the merchants in the adjacent space?

Yes.

We could, uh, contact some European stores about leasing space in the

We could control the entire operation.

The first time.

Dangerous would set a trend for stores here.

We would, of course, require that the Behringer logo be used exclusively on

exterior.

If that's what it takes.

Sterler, I think we're beginning to see eye to eye here.

There's a great deal of potential for both of us.

Hey, Murphy.

Come here.

I had enough of your fooling around, so you're fired.

And there's your severance pay.

What is this anyway?

That's your invitation to clear out of here now.

I was on my break. Oh, yeah? Well, you go tell that to Mr. Hughes if he'll see

you again.

Darling. Oh, you just made the perfect entrance.

Oh, you look wonderful.

It's exciting, isn't it?

Everybody here tonight.

Oh, W, the time.

Here,

I'd love to introduce you.

are going to be beside themselves wondering what I'm doing here with you.

Well, then, let's give them something to talk about.

Not too much to talk about.

I am married, you know.

So you still want to go back to Ohio?

No way.

Oh, those Upper East Side girls have nothing on you. Thank you.

You don't look so bad yourself. That dress is a knockout.

Oh, well, it's a Julian Morrell original.

One of the perks of the job.

Where's Zach? Oh. Poor thing. He's in the bathroom throwing up. He was so

nervous about this.

Oh, what are you doing? Moonlighting is a featherweight?

I'll tell you what, that's what I ought to be doing. What happened?

It's a long story. I'll tell you about it later on.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?

It gives me very great pleasure tonight to present our...

new fashion line. But first, I would like to introduce someone whose

glamour, and radiance captures the very essence and spirit of this new image.

Ladies and gentlemen, Behringer's own Julian Morel girl, Miss Laurel Hayes.

Julian.

I think he's a bit of a rascal, don't you? We're going to get a drink. Okay,

You deserve a drink.

Congratulations, Mrs. DeGaulle.

What are you doing here?

Maintaining an interest in my investment.

Do you understand, Mrs. DeGaulle?

No, I don't understand.

I heard you had a problem with moths.

Mrs. DeGaulle, that's too bad.

You're so destructive. The one's closed.

Get out.

One million dollars.

Not only your furs would flash.

There.

I'm sure you'll like this.

For you.

For you.

A token of our appreciation.

Beautiful.

But I couldn't accept.

Please, think of it as an opening night present.

I mean, the Morel line should be very profitable for Beringers, and you will

have helped make that possible. Now, let me have your wrist.

Please.

There we are.

Lovely.

Never expected to feel this way about anyone again.

You don't know me very well.

Well, I'd like to, if you'll let me.

I've never grown accustomed to being alone.

Since my wife died, I miss having a companion.

No, please, wait.

Isn't this what you want? No, of course not.

I mean, yes, of course I do, but that's not what... Oh, good God.

I can see how you misunderstood.

I understand.

This is what men want from me, and I owe you a great deal. I don't want you to

be in debt to me. I want you to be in... Look, I'm sorry.

I've been very clumsy, and you've got the wrong idea, but I should never

I feel something very deeply for you.

And what I've been trying to say is that I would like you to give us a chance to

get to know each other. To find out if you would... If we could enjoy each

other's company.

Will you give us that chance?

I would like that very much.

You know, the only reason that he's got a job and I don't is because he's

married to Simon Berenger's granddaughter.

What do you make of that?

He's obviously very taken with her. He looks like a schoolboy experiencing his

first crush.

I hope he doesn't end up with a broken heart.

Stacy! What are you doing up?

Are you kidding? I want to hear everything.

You were there.

Yes, I was there, and you were a big hit.

I want to know how it was for you.

It was, uh... Fantastic.

And? Do you mean and?

Simon.

I don't know.

I don't understand what's happening there.

Well, I saw how he was, uh, looking at you. I know.

And I don't understand why.

Did it ever occur to you that he's attracted to you because you are

That he's interested in you because you are interesting? That he likes you

because you are likable? I mean, will you take some credit for yourself? He

doesn't know anything about me.

Laurel, I have watched you.

Throw yourself away.

Ever since I've known you, I have watched you run away from every

it's presented itself just because of that lousy scar.

You won't let anybody get close to you. I have stood by and watched you treat

yourself like trash and it's killed me because you are the only one who does

know your value.

You have a chance now to treat yourself. nicely for once in your life and to let

someone else treat you well.

How are you going to know if you're lovable if you don't let someone love

For God's sakes, Laurel, will you give this thing a chance?

We never go to his home. He's a married man.

Do I have to ask about every detail?

I mean, we're not playing 20 questions here, Betty. Okay.

We use an apartment that he keeps in the city.

He told his wife he was working late and had to be back in Manhattan.

And I guess she believed him. He called home before the kids went to bed.

You know, just to say goodnight.

Which is kind of sweet, don't you think?

All right, all right. I'm going to get to the other part.

I just thought you wanted to know every little detail.

Anyway, he's got this mirror above the dresser. Just like in a hotel room,

except that it's a... two -way mirror.

And behind it, in this large walk -in closet, he's got a camera, recording

equipment, and there's an on and off switch by the bed that he showed me when

played the tape back.

Part of me thinks this is pretty weird, but the other part of me figures, hey,

different strokes for different folks, right?

Whatever you say.

So where's the apartment?

604 East 72nd.

Good to see you.

Can I get you something? Coffee? A drink? No, no, thanks. I'm fine.

Sit down, please. Relax.

I appreciate you seeing me on such short notice. Oh, no problem.

You know, last night at the party, we didn't have a chance to talk.

And I know how busy you are right now, so I'm going to come right to the point.

I need a favor.

If I can help, you got it.

That's good, because I think you can.

You're on good terms with this model over at Behringer's. What's her name?

Laurel? Yeah, yeah, that's the one.

Well, I've got this friend of mine.

In fact, he's the guy who helped us get that merchandise out of Hong Kong. You

remember. Oh, yeah.

You saved my hide with Berenger's.

Well, I'd like this fellow to meet Laurel.

It'd mean a lot to him.

Not this woman, Danny.

She's a friend of mine.

It'd mean a lot to me, Max.

Look, I can fix him up with a model from Janelle's. Beautiful. She's got

everything. I mean, nice.

He likes Laurel.

I'm seeing her.

Are you engaged?

No, that's not the point. Well, I don't see the problem then. I mean, they just

go to dinner. Maybe they go to a show.

It's no big deal. He wouldn't have a good time, Dan.

Guy can't help me out. Can't help me out.

I'd like to ask a second time.

Danny, I'm sorry.

See you, Max.

Do you think the financing's going to be a problem?

No, I don't think so.

I have an investment banker friend who's been looking for an opportunity much

like this.

I'll call him in the morning.

I'm going to love this. A few months here, a few months in New York.

You'll be bi -coastal.

Bi -coastal?

Oh, our market is going to double. We'll be selling twice what we do now.

Glad you came.

All the time I was arguing for the merger with trans allies, this is the

opportunity I envisioned.

What about Danny Crutcher?

You know, he doesn't figure in this.

You always misinterpreted that.

Did I?

No.

It ate me up to see the two of you together.

Well, it means that. It didn't mean what you thought it meant.

It was just trying to help me.

I don't want to lose you, Shane.

You're not going to lose me.

I'm busy, I say. We have been packed all morning.

Did you see this?

Got your picture in the paper. Where?

Right there between Billy Barringer and Julian Morrell.

In the fashion section of the time.

Oh, yes, I say you heard.

I'm going to buy every copy in Manhattan and send them home.

Tammy Springer hits the debut of the season and makes it into the paper.

Having some bad luck, Max. Bad luck?

My business is at a standstill. I can't move anything in or out of the country.

Sorry to hear about it. All of a sudden, dock workers in Hong Kong are

boycotting my ship.

Customs confiscated my last load and the team just won't move anything? And

you're trying to tell me this is a coincidence?

It happens to all importers.

Not unless somebody engineers it.

I look at it this way, Max.

You've got a problem?

We're friends.

I'll try and help you out.

Shouldn't a friend expect something in return?

Does it have to be Laurel?

That's who we like.

How long can you hold out without filling your orders?

90 days?

Three months?

Retailing is a tough business, Max.

Someone's always waiting to take your place.

I'll make the date.

That's good, Max.

I'll call a few people I know in shipping. I'll have this whole mess

You know, all these things like two days have flown by.

We've got a lot of work accomplished. A short time, I'm proud of us.

I kind of hate to go home.

Me too.

You know, these days have been very special for me.

Me too. I'm glad we had this time together.

To put some of the past, some of the pain behind us.

Maybe we can keep this feeling going when we get back to New York.

It'd be nice.

You want to come in for a minute?

Want a drink?

It's a business favor. Chapman likes beautiful women. I'd like you to meet

I'm not interested.

Go to a play. Go to dinner.

You never have to see him again.

You're the one who always tells me not to put myself away on guys I will never

see again.

This is different. This is business.

It's very important business. I need this favor badly, otherwise I wouldn't

Max, this isn't fair.

Have a new job. Things are good now.

I don't want to waste an evening smiling at some guy I don't know.

Please do this for me. Just this once.

Max. Why are you asking me this?

Because I need a favor, damn it, because it's not a big deal.

Do you think I'd ask you if it wasn't important?

Look, forget about it. I'm sorry I asked.

Max.

I didn't mean that much to you.

Hi.

Hi, yourself.

We're having a sale on Behringer's cologne for men. Would you like a

Sure.

May I see your wrist? Mm -hmm.

My name's Allison.

What's yours?

Todd. Ah.

Well, you have very nice skin, Todd.

Feels warm.

It's quite a sales pitch you have. Don't you believe it. I don't tell that to

everyone.

Very nice.

Would you like six or eight ounces?

Neither. I already have more than I can use.

I had it ordered.

Do you work here?

Yes. Are you a buyer?

No. I'm controller for Behringer's.

What does that mean?

That means I make sure you get paid on time.

Oh, I'm very grateful.

Don't mention it.

And from what I can see, you handle your job very well. Why, thank you.

Mr. Chapman?

Miss Hayes, I'm so glad you could make it.

May I offer you a drink?

How would you like a little champagne?

I've always had a special place in my heart for Behringer.

If you can understand that.

It's prepared me for this, you know.

And it's made me want more.

And more.