Original subtitles

MAN: That's a good idea.

(indistinct chatter)

Well, that's it.

Three more shots, and we're done for the night.

I'm so beat.

I can't believe we're two hours over.

He's creaming us.

Hmm. Come here.

Let me give you a hug.

Oh.

How's that?

Hmm. Great.

Really great?

Ecstasy.

Oh! Oh, David, we had such a great summer.

Yeah, me, too.

Mmm.

Ah! All right.

Oh. Don't go soft on me.

We still have a lot of work to do.

I know.

MAN (over walkie-talkie): David, do you copy?

Yeah, this is David. We, uh, ready to roll?

Uh, I think we have a problem.

Taz says his band is done for the night.

They're leaving for

their dressing rooms as we speak.

Damn it.

Do you want to talk to him?

(sighs)

No. No. That'll just make him mad.

Just-Just make sure...

(sighs)

Make sure he's got the call time for tomorrow.

Will do.

(staticky crackle)

Well, that's it. This guy is killing us.

It's not that bad. We'll pick it up tomorrow.

What kind of stupid answer is that?

Come on, Donna.

We've been putting this together all summer,

and we're over budget.

We have to cut the scene.

David, don't call me stupid.

And if you had felt that strongly about it,

you should have talked Taz into staying.

Donna, he's the biggest artist at MZA, all right?

If we blow this with him, our career is through.

That's not true. Yes, it is.

That's how it works around here, all right?

One bad video, and you're out of the business

as fast as you got into it.

Well, at least we've still got each other.

Donna, focus, all right?

Please?

Come on. We have a lot of work to do.

That's a wrap, everybody.

(sighs)

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

KELLY: Oh.

Thank you, Professor Doyle.

Yes, I have decided where I want to volunteer.

Hi.

I-I look forward to talking to you about it.

Okay, great. Thank you.

Sounds good.

See you then. Bye.

Hi! Hi. I'm home.

Welcome home.

You look great. Oh, thank you.

I was just on my way out.

I thought I was going to miss you.

Oh, I know. I got right through customs.

Well, it's good to be home.

Hmm. It's been kind of quiet here.

Donna's been so busy,

she's never around.

It'll be good to have the place back to normal.

Don't even talk to me about normal.

I am so jetlagged, I'm probably not gonna sleep now

for, like, three days.

I was just headed off to school, but then I'm going to the salon.

Do you want to meet me?

Yeah, sure.

Oh, um, have you talked to Steve?

Yes. I talked to him and to Brandon,

and they are making good time.

They said that they'll be staying

at the Alamo Regency Hotel in San Antonio

tomorrow. He left you the number.

He said he can't wait to see you.

Really? He's so cute.

He said that three weeks

without you was like cruel and unusual punishment.

You know, it's so weird.

I didn't think I was gonna miss him so much, but I did.

Well, be prepared.

He said that he'd be banging down your bedroom door

by Friday if he had to drive all night

and all day to get there.

See ya.

Bye.

(sighs)

(door closes)

♪ ♪

MAN: So, you boys were in Atlanta for the Olympics, huh?

Yup.

USA all the way.

I love Atlanta.

That's the greatest city in the South.

Yes siree.

Hey, Lee, how long you think it'll be

before you can get this water pump?

Well, you two are in luck.

Besides my garage, I got a junkyard

on the other side of town.

Oh, lots of Mustang parts.

My boy-- he loves Mustangs.

Whereabouts

in California y'all from anyway?

Beverly Hills.

Ooh!

Swimming pools, movie stars, huh? (laughs)

(brakes squeaking)

Well, it ain't Beverly Hills, but we call it home.

Lamar,

I need you to get over to the yard,

pick up a water pump off of that wrecked 'Stang

we pulled in last month.

Daddy, I told Fred I'd help him.

Yeah, well, I told these boys

I'd have them on their way this afternoon. Now get.

Come on, Fred.

(birds singing)

You guys from California,

huh? Yeah.

Land of the fruits and the nuts.

(Fred laughing)

So tell me-- which one are you guys?

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't hear that question.

He had his tongue in my ear.

(clears throat)

Don't mind Lamar.

You guys go, uh, have yourself a bite.

I'll have you on your way before you know it.

Thanks, Lee.

(engine starts and revs)

I can't believe this happened to your car.

Clare thinks I'm gonna be home Friday.

So it will be Saturday.

What's the big deal?

I want to see her.

I need to see her!

Look, Steve, if you want to blow off the Alamo,

I'll drive you up to Houston,

you can catch a plane from there.

You want to see the Alamo.

I can't do that to you.

You know, I've been on the road by myself all summer.

If I want to see the Alamo,

believe me, I'm gonna see the Alamo.

BRANDON: Huh.

That's a bus to Houston.

It's a sign from God.

You got to get on it. Hmm.

(indistinct chatter)

Yeah?

You think I want to listen to you complain

and watch you limp around for the next two days?

Why don't you just get out of here?

Okay, listen, if you call home, don't tell anybody.

I want to surprise Clare.

I'm sure you will.

But be gentle, big boy.

She's a small girl.

Like a man possessed!

(phone ringing)

Hello.

Hey, Val. How's it going?

It's going. Where are you?

Not exactly where I want to be.

My car broke down.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Hey, it's no biggie.

It's all an adventure, right?

Sounds like you're having a good time.

Oh, yeah.

The road is my life.

So, Val, uh, you taking care

of paying the bills and everything?

Yes, I've been on top of it.

Paying bills is the highlight of my month.

When are you guys coming home? I miss you.

I should be home after the weekend.

So, how's the club doing?

More of the same. Lousy.

Did you do what my Dad said

and talk to someone about getting some help?

Yes. He set me up with a CPA in his LA office.

I'm supposed to meet with him today.

Great. Great.

So, um, everything's under control?

Yes, sir.

Everything is under control, sir.

(laughs) Very funny.

Just hurry home.

It's been lonely here.

All right, I'm on my way to you.

I'll see you soon.

Bye.

(phone beeps off)

(sighs)

Why is everybody having fun this summer except for me?

(quiet murmuring)

Excuse me.

Um, I'm looking for some information on the Alamo.

Could you point me in the right direction?

Yes, most of our standard stuff is in our Texas History section.

But now, if you're a Texaphile, we've got

some interesting historical documents in the back.

Well, I wouldn't mind a little of both.

Okay. I'll see what I can do.

Thanks. All right.

KELLY: So, how was your summer, Clare?

Well, after Steve went to the Olympics, I went to Switzerland

to see these friends that I went to school with.

It was so weird.

They're all, like, married now.

Well, supposedly,

European women mature faster than us.

Well, if that's maturity, they can have it.

Oh, how was summer school?

It was good.

I still have to do an internship

at a care facility to finish up one course.

Hmm. Charming.

Well, my suggestion?

Find a place by the beach.

Well, I'd like to make it worthwhile

if I'm going to put in the time, you know?

(door opening) Yeah.

Hold that thought.

Hi, Val.

Hi, Clare. Welcome back.

CLARE: Thank you.

Hi, Kel.

Hello, Valerie.

How are you?

Do you really want to know?

I've been around all summer,

and you haven't bothered to inquire before.

Just being polite. Sorry.

So, how was your summer?

Uneventful. CLARE: Oh.

What happened to that, uh, cute FBI guy?

He got reassigned to Miami.

It made the relationship too difficult.

Oh. Poor Valerie. Alone again.

Don't worry, Kel.

I was thinking I'd just wait for your new guy

and go after him.

(Kelly laughs)

Well, you should have, uh, fun

at David and Donna's wrap party tonight.

Why? Aren't you going?

No, I'm leaving straight from here to go to San Antonio.

Surprise attack on Steve at the Alamo.

Ta-da!

I thought you might like to see these as well.

These are original orders signed by Colonel James Bowie.

Oh, he of the famous knife, cool. Yeah.

So are you planning on visiting the garrison? Yeah.

Yeah, I am actually, I...

It's, uh, it's always fascinated me.

Okay, well, I've done my share of research on it, so...

You have? Yeah.

Did you discover anything new?

Well... I did find

that before the final battle, General Santa Anna

called on three angels to give him and his men courage.

Must have worked. Mm-hmm.

Any particular angels?

Uriel, Raphael, and Michael.

Are you sure those aren't the Ninja Turtles?

Positive.

Angels are my specialty.

Really? Mm-hmm.

Have you ever met one? No.

No, not personally.

But the theme of angels is so prevalent in, like,

the art and lore of almost every culture,

so I presume they exist.

The only angels I know are the California Angels.

I'm afraid there's no pennant in their future though.

Are you from L.A.?

Yeah. Oh.

Yeah. Oh, okay.

Actually I was on my way back there when my car broke down.

It's being fixed at a garage down the street.

Uh-huh. Mariah.

I believe you're supposed to be cataloguing new acquisitions.

Yes, I know, but, uh, the gentleman had questions.

That's not why you're here. Excuse me.

But that is part of my responsibilities.

I was being helpful.

She was.

You have an attitude problem, young woman.

I expect an apology right now.

Well, you're not going to get one.

I'm doing my job.

I warn you. You are on thin ice.

Really?

Well, then I'm turning in my skates.

I quit.

Wait a minute, she didn't mean that.

Tell her you didn't mean that. I meant every word of it.

I can't believe you did that.

I feel terrible. No, trust me.

It had nothing to do with you.

It's been a long time coming.

At least-- at least let me buy you lunch, huh?

It will make me feel better.

Um, look, I, I usually don't

accept invitations from strangers.

Okay, okay, I understand that.

Um, my name's Brandon Walsh.

Mariah Murphy.

Ah, see? See, now we're not strangers any more.

Old friends from the library. Mm-hmm.

Come on.

I'll take you to my favorite place.

Great.

Salt and Pepper.

Don't that make you sick?

(knocking)

Hello? Come on in. Hi.

Take a seat.

Well, Jim Walsh told me about you.

Of course, he neglected to mention

you were so young, so attractive.

Well, thank you, Mr. Bannerman.

I was just on a conference call with him.

He's doing some wonderful work for the firm in the Pacific Rim.

So, uh--

you know, I'd prefer if we were on first name basis.

If that's okay with you, Valerie?

Sure, Ken. Kenny.

I prefer Kenny.

Ken was Barbie's boyfriend, right?

Right.

Well, Jim speaks very highly of you.

Well, I'm flattered.

Truth is, he really showed me the ropes around here.

I owe him.

You think you could help me out?

Got to take a look at your books first.

What seems to be your problem?

Well, the usual.

Money. Do you have a credit line?

No.

Well, if you qualify, that might be something

I could arrange to help you with your cash flow problems.

Great.

My club is draining me.

Slow summer? Well, a lot of new competition.

I was hoping that if I could get some money together,

I could reinvent the place.

Bring the heat back.

It's a great space.

Well, it sounds like you have a vision.

That along with passion and hard work

are always a good foundation for success.

Well, I hope you're right.

Me, right?

It's been known to happen.

Don't you worry about a thing, Valerie.

I'll do everything I can for you.

I'm your man.

Sounds good to me.

Hey, Kel. Hi.

You look great.

Oh, thanks. Do you think it's okay for the wrap party?

Between you and me, we'll be lucky if we ever wrap

that stupid video. Yeah, what's going on?

Aren't you supposed to be filming right now.

Yeah, the company's filming down at the beach.

I'm babysitting Taz Botel. He insisted on peace and quiet,

so David sent him off with me. He's sleeping in my room.

Ooh, maybe we should have the sheets bronzed.

Yeah, he has to be up and back by 2:00 or else.

"Or else," what?

David explodes.

He's so stressed, it's scary.

Well, you're not letting him take it out on you are you?

No. No, not a chance.

TAZ: God! Could you have a more

freaking uncomfortable bed?

(Taz groans)

Oh, I, I'm sorry.

So are you ready to go back to work?

No. No.

I hardly slept at all. Oh...

Oh, God.

What?

I know you. Huh?

No, I don't think you do. Hell, yes.

I never forget a face, or any other

body parts for that matter.

It's one of my gifts.

I think you're

mistaken, Taz.

This is my friend, Kelly Taylor.

This is Taz Botel from Bad Cow.

Hi.

Exactly.

Kelly Taylor.

Right here before me.

Oh, cover girl,

Seventeen magazine.

May 1994. One of my personal favorites.

That was a long time ago. How did you know that?

Oh, I had a girlfriend

used to read Seventeen all the time.

I can't believe I'm meeting you.

I mean, we have got to chat, girl.

There's so much that I want to know.

You know, maybe we could do this

on the way back to the shoot?

Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.

I'll let Kelly hear my song.

Yeah, unless you're busy?

(mouthing words)

No. I'd love to go.

Oh... Great, great.

Me and Kelly Taylor.

Please?

MARIAH: So you've been on the road

all this time by yourself?

Yeah, pretty much.

I'll tell you something though.

This country that we live in

is huge and unbelievable.

I think about the people that I've met

and the things that I've seen.

It's, uh, it's been a great trip.

Hmm, then you had to get stuck

in this one-horse town.

Come to think of it, I haven't seen that horse yet.

Where's he hiding out anyway?

Now, wait a minute.

I know there has to be a girl waiting for you

back in L.A.?

Not any more.

See, she was

supposed to come with me on this trip.

I think I got over her somewhere

between Grand Junction and Denver.

How about you?

How about me, what?

I've never traveled anywhere.

I've read a lot, though.

I've always wanted to go to New York and work there.

As a librarian?

Uh, hopefully not.

No, I...

I've saved up a little money.

I want to be a writer.

There's a book I'm researching.

What's it about?

Angels.

Of course. (Mariah chuckles)

So what's been keeping you here? Certainly not your job.

I was in a relationship.

Oh, yes, the old relationship.

Mm-hmm.

But like you, I got over it.

You want to talk about it?

You want to talk about yours?

Not a chance. Me, neither.

(both chuckling)

("Don't Be" plays)

♪ Believe in nothing ♪

♪ Don't trust your brother ♪

♪ Do what I say ♪

♪ Don't love your lover ♪

♪ You want to survive Do you want to survive? ♪

♪ Well, I want to survive ♪

♪ In my eyes ♪

♪ All you gotta do is ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ What you can't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ What you can't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ Don't be ♪

♪ What you can't be ♪

Kelly!

Cut!

What's going on? The shot looked great.

Sorry, man.

I just remembered.

I never asked Kelly if she liked the song.

Oh, what and you've got to do it now?

Yeah, I do. You got a problem with that?

No. No, no problem.

Good. Stay right there.

Kelly.

It looks great.

Oh, you like it? Mm-hmm.

What the hell were you thinking inviting Kelly here?

What, are you trying to ruin our career?

I thought it would help. Yeah, well, it didn't.

Well, excuse me.

How could you get him so distracted by Kelly?

I thought it would...

No, you know what?

I don't have to explain myself to you.

Taz, get your butt on set right now!

What was that?

She's right. You should probably get up there.

I should? Oh, yeah, yeah.

Definitely.

You owe it... to the song.

Oh. Okay.

You know, I've been thinking this song sucks,

but if you like it, Kelly...

Oh, no. I love it.

Cool.

(chuckles)

Let's rock and roll!

Play back.

Action! (music begins)

(shower running)

(door creaking)

Steve!

Steve... hi.

Hey, Val.

Hi. (Steve laughing)

Oh, I'm so glad you're home.

I missed you.

Hey, I missed being home. I missed

you, too.

So, how did you get here? Oh!

I'm sorry, but that's a very, very big secret.

But you're supposed to be in Texas.

(chuckles) That's exactly

what I want a certain little honey...

to think.

Ooh. No.

No, what?

I'm gonna surprise the hell out of Clare today.

(laughs)

I'm gonna wrap her in my well-tanned arms.

I'm gonna squeeze her

with all the monkey love that I got.

Steve, listen to me, uh...

You don't think she'll be surprised?

Well, Brandon and Nat are the only people

that know that I'm here so far.

I've been keeping it very low-key.

Oh, no, uh, she'll be surprised.

She just flew to Texas to surprise you.

Valerie, you lie.

No, I wish.

I just saw her this afternoon.

She was going to the Alamo.

You're not kidding?

It will be all right.

All right?

I'm here; she's there.

What's all right? (groans)

She's gonna kill me.

No, she'll appreciate your gesture.

She can't fault your motives.

No, she'll just maim me below the waist.

No, she'll understand, and she'll forgive you.

I mean, you flew back here because you love her.

Man, I should have never left Brandon.

How is he doing?

Him? He'll be lucky if he gets here by Labor Day.

Well, at least he's not rushing back to see Kelly.

Valerie! (gasps)

Oh, what, what?

Oh!

I need a ride to the airport.

Uh, well, where are you going?

I'm going to Texas.

I can still catch her.

Hey, check it out.

Hey, guys, what's going on?

Nothing.

Is something wrong with the part?

Nope.

Well, when's it gonna be done?

FRED: Do you mind?

He's busy.

Where's Lee?

LAMAR: He's gone.

Big wreck up on the interstate.

Be working through the night sorting it out.

Yeah, but he promised me it would get done.

Uh-huh.

Well, Mr. L.A.... (chuckles)

I don't know what to tell you.

Maybe you can get it fixed faster at some coon garage.

LAMAR: Know of any good places, Mariah?

What exactly is your problem, Lamar?

MARIAH: Come on, come on.

Come on, Brandon.

Stop.

You know we don't talk to trash.

Yeah, Mariah's always been

an uppity African-American "coon-ess".

Is that the proper term?

Yeah. I think you owe the lady an apology.

MARIAH: Uh, Brandon, stop.

Now, please.

MARIAH: Come on.

He's not worth it.

That's not what your mama said. (chuckles)

He's not worth it.

Brandon, stop it, won't you?

Lee will be back tomorrow.

(laughing)

Let it go.

Let it go.

Lee will fix your car in the morning

and whip the hell out of Junior.

He's a good man.

Then, how did his son end up like that, huh?

I don't know.

Sometimes bigotry skips a generation.

Well, that's comforting.

Uh, Brandon, listen.

Maybe you should wait for your car without me.

Is that what you want?

No, not at all.

I just... you know, if you wanted to walk away now,

I understand.

Come on.

Where are we going?

I don't know.

(music playing, indistinct conversation)

KELLY: Hey, Nat.

Hey, how are you?

Hi.

Hi. Oh, Joan, you look great.

I feel great.

I didn't think you guys were coming.

Neither did Donna when she invited us,

but Joanie insisted.

JOAN: Well, I'm gonna be

a married woman in a couple of weeks,

and who knows when I'll get out again?

(Nat and Joan laughing) NAT: So,

where is Donna? Well, they just finished up.

She's probably around here somewhere.

Kelly, where have you been hiding?

Hey, Taz.

Um, I'd like you to meet some friends-- this is Nat

and Joan.

Hi. Hello.

And Valerie.

Hi.

It's nice to meet you.

Uh, I was just talking to your bass player,

and, uh, Nat and I own

this club in Beverly Hills,

and I think it'd be perfect for you

to come down and do your unplugged show.

Kelly, I got to apologize to you.

I can't see you this evening.

I foolishly, foolishly made

previous arrangements which...

I can't get out of. Oh.

I understand.

But tomorrow is another day.

And I'm not leaving L.A. till the evening,

so why don't we just make plans right now?

I couldn't.

I already have plans.

Break them.

I can't-- it's for school.

I start my work at a care facility tomorrow.

Kelly, I need care.

Don't I count?

It's not like that, Taz.

I'm volunteering in an AIDS hospice.

Uh...

(giggling)

So sorry.

My dates beckon me.

Ciao.

Ciao.

Well, that was a real conversation ender.

Are you serious about helping out at a hospice?

Yes, I think so.

I'd say spending the day with Taz seems more lively.

Or are you just going through some kind of martyr phase?

I'm not even gonna dignify that with a response.

NAT: Ladies, ladies.

Where is Steve?

I know it's supposed to be a secret,

but he said he was gonna be here.

Some secret. I just took him to the airport.

He's on his way to Texas to catch up with Clare.

What?

Clare just called from Texas looking for Steve.

KELLY: I told her

that I heard he was already home.

She's probably flying back right now.

MAN (over speaker): Attention, ladies and gentlemen.

STEVE: Hi, ma'am.

Can you please tell me what time

the next flight to San Antonio is leaving?

I don't know, sir.

All outgoing flights have been grounded

due to unstable weather conditions.

Unstable-- how could that be?

I just arrived without a problem.

We apologize for the inconvenience,

but there's been reports

of a wind shear in the Houston area.

For safety's sake, we have to wait it out.

(sighs) This is nuts.

I'm trying to see my girlfriend.

Can't you just give me some idea of the time?

I wish I could, sir. Next.

Please.

WOMAN (over speaker): A general announcement for all...

We're next.

We are currently experiencing delays

due to extreme weather conditions.

We will keep you apprised of any further updates as they develop.

Thank you for your patience.

(woman making announcement over speaker in Spanish)

(sighs)

MAN: Miss!

Miss, please, just take a look at this ticket now.

(frantic murmuring)

(dance music playing)

So,

have I apologized enough?

Just forget about it.

We survived.

Yeah, we got a lot of good work done.

I think it's gonna cut together well.

Well, don't think about it until tomorrow.

You'll be fresher.

(chuckling)

Should we be worrying?

I mean, no one from MZA even showed up.

Not even Budman.

No.

I mean, maybe he was busy.

Yeah, well, at least Taz promised

he'd put a good word in for us.

See, I told you things would work out.

Oh, boy.

What? Who's here?

Budman's secretary.

Barbara, hey. Hi.

Where's Erik?

Erik couldn't make it.

Actually, he wanted me to tell you that he's been let go.

Let go?

What?

Just like that?

Company's downsizing.

Don't worry about Erik.

Erik knows how to land on his feet.

Yeah, well, where does that leave us?

I mean, our contracts are up for review

in two weeks. I don't know.

He said that somebody would be getting in touch with you.

Is there any food left?

Yeah, yeah, if you hurry up.

Okay. Thanks.

You okay?

Yeah.

David, don't be worried.

♪ Love coming down on me ♪

♪ Love making me dizzy ♪

♪ Love that's shaping my heart ♪

♪ I don't know what you... ♪

MARIAH: Somebody's hungry over there.

Hope you're not just being polite.

Uh-uh.

The chicken was fantastic.

So were the potatoes.

My compliments to the chef.

Well, if my granny knew I was heating up

her home cooking in a microwave, she'd flip.

Where is your granny?

Mmm... New Orleans.

Visiting friends.

She's a great old lady.

I guess she's kind of the reason I stayed

around here, working in the library.

She's a book lover?

No, uh-uh.

No, she never had the chance.

Um, you know, when she was my age,

she wasn't even allowed in that building.

Whites only, you understand?

So, I guess there has been

a little progress in this town.

Well, there you go.

What's it like in Los Angeles?

Just like any other city, I guess.

Good people and bad people sharing the same space.

The world we live in.

Unfortunately.

You want some coffee?

Yeah, thanks.

It's chicory.

Sounds good.

So, you'll be looking forward to getting back to school, I guess.

Uh, I don't know.

I haven't really figured out what I'm gonna do

this year. What do you mean?

Well, last year, I was involved with the school paper,

but, uh, it's about the last place I want to be this year.

Why is that?

Oh.

This has to do

with that little girl, doesn't it?

(chuckling)

Ah, you read me like a book.

You know what?

Forget the coffee.

Do you like the blues?

Absolutely. Come on.

That's one place Hadley City is not backward.

Come on, get your plate, bring it to the kitchen.

♪ Southern women ♪

♪ Just love Southern women ♪

♪ Southern women ♪

♪ Really know how to cook ♪

♪ And when they make sweet love ♪

♪ They really don't read no book ♪

♪ Well, I'm going down south ♪

♪ I'm gonna fill up my whiskey cup ♪

♪ And when they make sweet love ♪

♪ They really don't, really don't read no book. ♪

Don't forget-- have a good time, we'll be right back.

We got more. Oh, yeah, oh, yeah.

Wow.

I knew you would say wow.

Oh, you did, did you? Mm-hmm.

Well, did you know that Michael Bolton and John Tesh

are going to cover that song

for their new album Frankenstein in Polyester?

You'd better be kidding.

BRANDON: I am kidding. Excuse me.

Daniel.

Uh... Hi-ya, baby.

Brandon, this, this is Daniel.

Hey, Daniel, how you doing?

Good.

Can I ask you a question...

alone?

I'll be right back.

You know what?

(talking indistinctly)

(sighs)

What do you think you're doing with Daniel's girl?

I just came here for the music, man.

Where you from, fool?

(laughs)

(clears throat)

And you are?

Someone who can tie your honky white butt up

in a timber hitch and kick it from here to GA.

That's who.

Is that so?

Brandon, it...

it appears as though we're offending some people.

Do you want to leave? Sure.

Mariah, we still need to talk.

No, you need to listen.

It is over between us.

I can be seen with whoever I want,

whatever color.

Take me home, Brandon.

Okay.

What are you doing?

What is this?

Are you threatening him?

Are you threatening him?

You're just as bad as a Hadley City redneck.

You know that?

Yeah, you do.

Come on.

Sorry about that.

Not as sorry as I am.

ATTENDANT (over speaker): In just a few minutes,

we'll begin boarding our 6:30 A.M. departure for San Antonio.

Please proceed to gate 103 at this time

and have your boarding cards available for the gate agent.

Thank you.

Clare?

Clare!

Steve?

(both giggling)

(moans)

What are you doing here?

I was trying to surprise you, you knucklehead.

Why weren't you where you were supposed to be?

I couldn't help it; I wanted to see you.

I wanted to see you, too.

Mm, I wanted to hold you.

Mm, I wanted to hold you, too.

So you're not mad at me?

Of course I'm mad at you.

You're going to be punished again and again.

Ooh, where are we going?

The nearest motel.

Are you threatening me with a good time?

You die.

Hey, you know what today is?

What? Dress-up day.

BOTH: Ooh...

(barking)

Good morning.

Good morning.

How long have you been up?

A while.

I went down to the garage.

Lee's almost done with your car.

Excellent. Yeah.

He said he should have you up and at 'em in no time,

so come on and get up.

I got you some corn muffins and some regular coffee

because I didn't think you liked the chicory.

Oh, thanks.

Mm-hmm. (grunts)

Are, uh, are you trying to get rid of me?

Yes, I am, so go and eat your corn muffin while it's hot.

Well, you know, I don't have to leave right away.

I was thinking maybe you could...

show me the sights of Hadley City.

There's got to be a diner around here somewhere

that Elvis overate in and then vomited,

or maybe there's a house around here

he's still living in. Maybe.

Uh, Brandon, I'd love to give you the grand tour.

So why are you kicking me out the door?

(sighing): There's a bus leaving for St. Louis in an hour.

From there, I can transfer to New York.

You're really going?

I'm already packed.

Good for you.

(phone ringing)

(grunts)

Hello.

Hello, Valerie.

It's Kenny Bannerman.

(chuckles)

Hi, there. Hi.

I just wanted you to know that I went over your books last night,

and I think I can get you some cash.

A bank loan?

Or an SBA.

We'll float 'em both out there

and see which one looks more attractive.

Great.

And, um...

...I-I'm gonna be gone most of this week,

but as soon as I get back,

I promise to devote some real attention to this.

Okay?

Well, I was hoping you'd say that.

Of course, I might need to see you again

just to go over a few details.

Well, I'm all yours. Just call.

Good.

I'm sorry if I woke you up.

It's okay, no problem. Tough night?

Well, they're all tough when you're alone.

Well, you, you never know when your luck's going to change.

Have a good week.

You, too. Bye.

Bye.

Hey. Hey.

I have room in this load,

so if you want anything washed, strip right now.

Oh, I've got a much better idea.

What do you say we go up to MZA

and hang around the offices?

And do what?

Check it out, see what's going on.

David, we've been working for four weeks straight.

You know what I want to do today?

I want to do my laundry, I want to put my feet up, sit back,

have an apricot-peach smoothie,

and watch this fashion video my dad taped for me.

And that's what you really want to do?

Well, I realize it might not be a day two can play, but...

Oh, no, it's just...

Donna, there's a lot of people we need to be talking to.

And what do we say?

I don't know.

Then let's not say anything.

Let's just, let's just see what happens

'cause maybe we should just stay freelance

because I don't ever want to be pressured

into working with another Bad Cow.

I hated their music, I hated Taz,

I-I hated everything about them.

Do me a favor, okay?

When we go up to the offices,

please don't say anything about that.

I'm not going up to the offices.

But, Donna, we need a game plan.

Maybe we should shop our stuff around

until MZA makes up their mind.

Maybe we can shaft them for the way they treated us.

David, we're starting school in three weeks.

Let's not make this so complicated.

Let's not shaft anybody.

Let's just be thankful for the opportunity and the experience.

Well, I'm not.

I got a taste and I want more.

How can you even think about going

back to school after this?

I am gonna do my laundry now.

Good-bye. You know, Donna, you really need

to take this partnership a little more seriously.

Yeah, I have.

And you know what?

I want out.

What?

Donna, you can't quit on me.

I'm sorry, David, my mind is made up.

If you walk now, there's no guarantees about anything.

The way you've been acting, I don't want any.

You all set?

All set.

Enjoy the Alamo.

I think I'm gonna remember Hadley City a lot more.

Thanks for your hospitality.

My pleasure.

(clears throat)

Well, good luck with your book.

Thank you.

I'm sure you'll make a chapter all by yourself.

Me? I'm not an angel.

No,

but if you hadn't come along,

I probably wouldn't be going anywhere.

So you may be proof that angels do exist.

I think you might be reaching there.

Ah, maybe, but...

(chuckles) ...something had to bring us together.

Yeah.

So you have my address? Yes,

and if you're ever in New York...

I'll find you. Okay.

So, um... (horn honking)

I guess you better get going. Yeah, okay.

Bye, Brandon. Bye, Mariah.

Bye.

Bye.