All language subtitles for Spin City s01e15 Gabbys Song.eng

Listen up, I'm afraid
I've got some bad news.

The speaker of the city council

has lost his chief of staff.

Dave Nelson is out.

Dave was our friend,
and I think

and we should reflect
on what his leaving means to us.

Yes! Yeah!
Yeah!

I can't believe it!

The guy seemed invincible.

Ethics charges,
security probes.

The man was king Kong.

There were little airplanes
buzzing around his face.

You know what they say.
The 14th felony charge is the charm.

Even though Dave was a jerk,

at least we had him
in our pocket.

Which is why I found it
very interesting to hear

that speaker Rose has already
found a replacement.

My sources tell me her
name is Gabriella Sanchez.

Now, miss Sanchez-
gabby, to her friends-

was a law professor
at Columbia.

She has absolutely no background
in politics whatsoever.

She enjoys classical music

and has a small tattoo of a
Rose on her left shoulder.

Oh, please.
No one's sources are that good.

Dolphin on your butt.

Don't question the master.

Why would the speaker
hire an outsider?

Maybe he wants to
clean up his image,

maybe run for mayor in 2 years.

Maybe his first choice
couldn't make bail.

I don't know. All I'm concerned
with is what we're gonna do.

Crush her.

No. But I like
your enthusiasm.

We go head to head
with the city council

over everything from asbestos
removal to zoning regulations,

so I assume you all know
what I'm thinking.

Crush her!

Sorry. Wrong again, but, uh...
thanks for playing.

No, this woman is new.
She's vulnerable.

We'd like her to believe
we're her friends.

So should we go into miss Sanchez's
office kicking and screaming?

Should we threaten her?

Stuart, should we crush her?

No. We should
make nice with her.

Exactly. Politics is all
about relationships.

I believe a preemptive visit
should do the trick,

perhaps from a certain
charming young deputy mayor.

How about you, Mike?
You should go.

All right.
Ok. Let's go.

Deputy mayor coming through.

Somebody told me this was happening.
Thank God they did!

What is it, 9:08, and you
people are already here,

pushing through
your petty agendas?

Let's go. Come on.

Show some respect.
Give miss Sanchez time to get her bearings.

Shoo! I assume you all have
assistants who can make

appointments for you so you don't
have to drop by unexpected.

Thanks.

Always happy to help.
Politicians can be jackals.

And, um, you are?

The exception
that proves the rule.

Michael Flaherty.
Deputy mayor.

Gabby Sanchez...
Who's been warned

all about Michael
Flaherty, deputy mayor.

Oh, you already heard about my
heart of gold and generous ways?

Now, if you're
the deputy mayor,

you've probably
got an assistant

who can make an appointment for you.

miss Sanchez, Michael
Flaherty's office called.

They want to know if you
can see him right now.

Yes, she can.

Part of what I'm about to
tell you is very private,

so it shouldn't go
beyond these walls.

You might want to turn off
the microphone, then.

It's just I'm comfortable here.

It's easy for me
to talk, you know?

Relax, Paul.
Just tell me what you need.

It's about
my girlfriend, Claudia,

you know, the president
of my fan club.

You've been dating her
for over a month.

I think you can stop
referring to her

as the president
of your fan club.

I know. It's just
I love saying that.

So what's the problem?

She wants to have sex with me.

Oh, I see.

The, uh,
age-old problem

that's plagued mankind since
the beginning of time-

what to do with the adoring,
doting girlfriend

who wants to sleep with you?

See, it's not that simple.

You see, because,
I- I'm not ready yet.

Oh, I see! Has it, uh...
It's been a while?

I don't want to talk about it.

Oh, come on!
Come on, Paul.

Hey, you know, it's been
a couple, maybe 3 years.

So you're saying 4?
Oh, at least.

I'm a little Rusty.

Rusty? Paul, you're like
the tin man in a monsoon.

The point is,
I really like Claudia,

and I don't want to mess
up this relationship.

I don't want her to think
that I'm the kind of guy

who just hops into bed
with every girl he meets.

Paul, I think your record
speaks for itself.

I might as well
save you some time.

That smile?
It's not gonna work.

So go ahead and turn it off.

What, this smile?

I'm sorry, I can't.

It's standard
operating equipment.

It comes with the suit.

Look, I've gotta warn you.

I am here because

it's not business as usual.

I'm here to help the
speaker make decisions

that help the city,
not the politicians.

It's as if my prayers
had been answered.

I mean, finally, finally,

a sympathetic soul
in this building.

Mmm. What's that?

What's what?

That thing you're hiding

behind your back.

Well-oh, this,
this thing.

This thing.
Oh, this is uh- it's my lunch.

You always wrap your
lunch with a little bow?

I like surprises.

Oh, boy! Wine!

Thanks a lot.
You were a lot of help.

No problem, Paul.
Glad you could come to me.

Hey, Paul.

How long you been
standing there?

Were you listening in on us?

Just saying "hey"
to a co-worker.

Oh.

Hey.

So, have a good one...
Rusty.

What'd you hear?

Nothing.

Ok.

oil can.

Oil can!

Nikki?

Hmm?

Can I ask your advice
about something?

If it's about men,
you should probably do

the exact opposite
of what I tell you.

It's-it's about money.

Mm-hmm.

I'm having trouble
making ends meet.

How much you making?

Nothing.

I mean, I know
I'm just a college intern,

but I kind of...

Well, I graduated
last semester,

so they made me
move out of my dorm.

That had to have been,
like, 2 months ago.

I know.
It's been tough times!

Honey, if you're
trying to figure out

what you want to
do with your life-

I already know
what I want to do.

I want to work here.

I want to influence policy.

I want to touch peoples' lives.

Hey, Karen, while you're
over there yackin',

that coffee
ain't brewin' itself.

You go for it.

But I'll tell you what.

You gotta go to Mike.

And when you do,
you have to be confident.

Make him believe that if he
doesn't scoop you right up,

you got 100 jobs
waiting for you.

Oh, hi!
Uh, Mike,

I graduated
from college-

congratulations, kiddo.

Welcome to the real world.

Thanks. Bye.

Listen, I know we got off
to kind of a rocky start.

I just wanted you to know,

I didn't go in there
planning on charming you.

You were just so delightful,
I couldn't help myself.

Careful.
You might be doing it again.

See that?
I can't help it.

I'm just-
I'm naturally charming.

It's my achilles heel.

We all have our weaknesses.

Yeah, what's yours?
And how can I use it to my advantage?

I always have to
have the last word.

Oh, really?
Mm-hmm.

Interesting.
Thanks.

You can stop now.
Can't.

Anyway, you'll find
this place isn't so hard

once you figure out
what makes people tick.

You see,
there's councilman shelley.

Now you let him talk to you
about his tennis game,

he'll give you the world.
Oh, thank you.

Oh, and that's lobbyist
sal voletta.

If you see him with someone
who looks like his daughter,

it's probably his wife.

If you see him with someone
who looks like his son,

keep walking.

I appreciate you
showing me the ropes.

I didn't think the city council

and the mayor's office

had this kind of relationship.

Well, yeah,
we haven't historically,

but I gotta be honest with you.

You are just such
a breath of fresh air.

Dave and I never
saw eye to eye.

But with us, it's like we already
speak the same language.

s�.

I just said, "you have no idea

"what I'm saying right now,

but you'll probably
fake it anyway. "

Gracias.

Hey, your place looks great!

Oh, thanks!

Listen, as long
as we're up here,

why don't I throw in some
lunch, save us some time?

Well, that sounds good, but I got
a table reserved over at Ernie's.

Oh, I'm sure
they wouldn't mind.

Well, actually, they're very
strict about their reservations.

Ernie's got mob ties.
There could be trouble.

What's the matter, you didn't
pay your electric bill?

We didn't come up here

because you forgot your
pocketbook, did we?

May I take your coat off?

Why? You're not
wearing my coat.

Now, Paul, you may be able
to dismiss those reporters

with your smooth talk
and fast wit,

but it's me.

Listen.

We're adults.

And I've waited my whole
life for someone like you.

I want to take this
relationship to the next level.

You know, I really should go,

because my lunch break
is almost over.

Oh, no!

I'm a woman, Paul.
Look at me.

Oh, no.
Don't make me.

I'll turn into an animal!

Paul...
No!

Paul.

* well, you can tell
by the way I use my walk *

* I'm a woman's man,
no time to talk... **

***

so, how goes our little
friendship farce?

It's going pretty well.
I hang out with you every once in a while.

It seems to keep you happy.

Har har.

With gabby Sanchez, Mike.

Forget about it.
I got her right here in my pocket.

Plenty of room in there
since Dave Nelson moved out.

Look, it's got
a beautiful Bay window.

On a clear day,
you can see my nipple.

Your work here
is incredibly thorough.

Very impressive for your
first day on the job.

I've been preparing
for this my entire life.

Really.

Must have had
a very boring childhood.

How'd she get out
of your pocket?

Well, I must be getting older

because I don't remember
scheduling this meeting.

I don't even remember
being invited to it.

Miss Sanchez just dropped by.

In the neighborhood,

or just come by
for a cup of sugar?

Actually, she brought me

this wonderful bottle of wine.

I should probably be going.

I just want to thank you, mr.
Mayor, for your time,

and say good-bye.

You should say good-bye
because you don't know

when you'll ever be
seeing each other again.

Ever.

Actually, Mike,
we're going to be seeing

each other for breakfast
every Wednesday morning,

talk about the issues,
just the two of us.

Oh, that's a great idea, sir.

That's inspired.

Gabby, feel free
to give me a call

if you ever want
to know how things

are supposed to work
around here.

That's ok.
I think I'm getting it.

You're late.

Fire me.

Where have you been?

Heaven.

Oh. I guess our
little talk helped.

So. Spill.
Please.

I don't like to kiss and tell.

So you kissed her?

did more than that-
damn.

I guess the drought
is over, huh?

Drought is over,
the damn has burst,

the whole village
has been washed away.

So, how did it go?
Were you nervous?

A little nervous, but
then I said to myself,

"look, you're not gonna fit
through the bathroom window,

so you might as well
just go out there, right?"

What are you looking at?

Myself in High school.

Look, I'm gonna go check
my voice messages.

She must have left
hundreds of messages.

you know how emotional
women can be about...

"Oh, Carter.
It was beautiful. "

You have no messages.

What?

you have no messages.

How can that be?

I should have heard from her.

I don't like
the feeling of this.

Paul, I'm sure it's nothing.

You're right.
She's probably busy.

She's got an appointment.

She's completely
forgotten about me!

Thanks a lot for the advice.
You ruined my life.

Mike, there is nothing
good about this.

All gabby's gonna do with the
1- on-1 time with the mayor

is try and push
the council's agenda.

Oh, really, Stuart?

Tell me. Where do
babies come from?

This Lady is sharp.

I mean, she's barely
been here a day.

So, Mike, what are we
gonna do about her?

Can I say it now?
Please do.

Crush her!

She may have drawn first blood,

but there are
a thousand battles

going on in this
place every day

she knows
nothing about-

police deployment,
school administration,

hospital funding.

Just don't let it
get petty, Mike.

Here's the High road.
Here's me walking along it.

You have any idea why the locks

on my office were changed?

I can help you get this job,

but you've got
to drop this whole

sorority girl thing.

You're a business woman now.

You gotta be tough.

Intimidating.

Powerful.

Think you can do that?

Yes, indeedy!

Less cheer would help.

yes, indeedy.

Oh, why hasn't she called me?

Paul, it's barely noon.

Just because Claudia
hasn't called yet,

it's hardly reason
to fall apart.

I knew this would happen!

We should never
have slept together.

Why did I have to be so weak?

Why, why, why?!

Paul...

It's like my mother
always said-

why buy the cow if you can
get the milk for free?

Your mother was aware
that you were a boy?

Nice racquetball game
this morning, your honor.

You really cleaned up
the floor with me.

I never stood a chance!

Don't be too hard
on yourself, Mike.

It's probably impossible
for you to win

with your lips stuck
to his ass.

Not true.

He's very spry
for a man his age.

Harvey, I talked to the
mayor about that thing.

We'll get back to you, I promise.
Thanks, Mike.

Look at you!

You're like a human
handshake, aren't you?

Am I cordial to
my fellow workers? Yes.

Am I concerned about their
health and welfare? Yes.

Am I some slick,
political operative? No.

Hey, Mike. Thanks for
the Knicks tickets.

You got my vote.

It wasn't about votes.
That was about friendship.

Health and welfare.

All right,
occasionally I engage

in a little political
gamesmanship.

It comes with the territory.

Yeah. I noticed.

I'm back in my office,
by the way.

Don't beat yourself up
over that.

Eventually you'll learn how
things work around here.

How a well-placed
bottle of scotch

can get a custodian
to change a lock or two.

That was very mature.

You started it!

You gave the mayor
my bottle of wine

after I came to you
as a friend.

Oh, yeah, Mike.

That was totally out of
the goodness of your heart.

You weren't trying
to put me in your pocket.

I'm sorry, put you
in my-my pocket?

I'm not familiar
with that expression.

Is that a spanish term?

So, this is how
it's gonna be, huh?

It's the way
it usually ends up.

Well, I'm ok with that,

'cause I know which side
of city hall

is going to come out on top.

Yeah. I, uh...

I wouldn't be too sure of that.

Custodians also like bourbon.

Nikki!

Guess who?

Where have you been all day?

Oh, I was on such
a High from yesterday,

I had to take the day off.

Yeah, I'm sorry.
I had to come into work.

No, no, no.
You are such a breath of fresh air.

You're not clingy.
You don't smother me.

It's such a relief.

Yeah, well, with me
you can count on

getting your own space, baby.

You're amazing.

I'm lying.
I must have called you 23 times.

Oh, and you're not
afraid to be needy.

Are you a gift from God.

Listen, when I couldn't
find you, I panicked,

so I called your parents.

Ok, that's a little weird.

Your mom was convinced
that you were hurt

and that I was
hiding it from her,

so to calm her down I
told her that we had sex.

You called my mother
and told her we had sex?

Well, I used the term
"made love. "

To a wonderful woman.

Paul!

Look. What we had
yesterday was beautiful,

but it threw me for a loop.

I'm an old-fashioned guy.

Maybe sex doesn't have to
be part of our relationship

for me to keep falling
in love with you.

That is the most romantic
thing I have ever heard.

Who am I kidding?
I want to peel you like a grape.

Come on. Let's get
out of here.

...after I did my time
in the service,

I started looking
toward politics.

Of course, you have
to spend some time

on the local level before you
can make a bid for mayor.

Oh, hey, Mike.

I don't know who this
little fella belongs to,

but he's been following me
since the Candy machine.

I'll take him
off your hands, sir.

I'm not sure he's ready to go.

We just barely covered
my college years.

Ironically,
I majored in literature.

(Weakly] Help me.

Yeah, sir, isn't there
that charity dinner

you have to get ready for?

All right, young fella.

Don't you think
that Candy bar's

gonna spoil your appetite?

I'm a grown man, Mike.

Have a seat.

So... what's your name?

Hey, come on.
Didn't I save you

from the big,
tall and Scary guy?

My name is George Sanchez.

Oh, yeah.
Oh, that's right.

I recognize you from your
pictures in your mom's office.

I was 6 in that picture.
I'm much older now.

What are you,
you're, like, 28? 29?

No. 61/2.

What's your name?

Mike. Mike Flaherty.

You're the one who
my mom is afraid of.

She's afraid of me?

S- s-s-she said that?

George, give me a High 5, bud.

George, don't run off, ok?

Sorry.

Thanks for looking out for him.

Oh, no problem.
He's a sweet kid.

Boy, you must be really busy

with the new job and this guy.

I think I'm managing.

You're doing great.

Well, any time you feel
like waving the white flag,

you can drop by my office
and- why are you smiling?

* you're afraid of me *

(snickers] What?

I can't believe
I didn't see it sooner.

You're in a new job.
Of course you're gonna put on a brave face.

I don't know
where you got this from.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.
What did she say?

It was bad.

Let's go, George.

Hey, George. Listen...

Can you keep a secret, Buddy?

Yeah.

I'm afraid of her, too.

Mommy!

George, no! Buddy, that was between us!
Pal! George!

Karen. Nice outfit.
Very professional.

Thanks. I quit.

What?

I am a college graduate,

and I can no longer be
an intern.

Karen... wow.

We're gonna be sorry
to see you go.

You said he'd give me a job.

You gotta ask him first!

Mike? Ah.

Uh, Mike, m-mr. Mayor,

I think you should hire me
onto the regular staff.

I've worked hard for over
a year, and I deserve it.

What do you think, sir?

I think she's been a loyal

and valuable part
of this administration.

She's totally proven herself.

Congratulations.

Thank you!
Thank you so much.

Oh, mr. Mayor,
you won't regret this.

I'll never let you down.

I don't doubt it for a second.

(chuckles]

Who the hell is she?

Sit, ubu, sit.
Good dog.

moo.

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