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(jukebox playing music)

Mm, it's good.

Yeah, yeah, it is.

(moaning)

(clears throat)

Oh, you've got a little something right there.

Oh, thanks.

Mmm, that looks delicious.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Um...

So, did you really like the movie?

Yeah, yeah. You know, I, uh, (clears throat)

thought it was romantic, yeah.

We should get the check. Yeah, yeah, I will.

It's just... I'll do that.

(both clear throat)

Uh, excuse me.

Noah Hunter?

Yeah, it's me. What can I do for you?

My name is Jeannine Stein.

If this is a bad time...

No. This is, uh, Donna and this is Kelly.

Hi. Oh, please sit down.

Oh, thanks.

I'll get right to the point.

I run a restaurant called the Scarlet Moon.

In Santa Monica. Yeah, love that place.

I want to open a second restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Right here.

Here?

You want to replace the Peach Pit?

I understand the lease is up.

Since you own the building...

Yeah, but the man that runs the place,

he's a really good friend of ours.

I, uh, have a proposal.

If you want to hear it, give me a call.

(scoffs)

Sell Nat out?

Like that'll ever happen.

(lively chatter)

(dance music playing)

I can't just ditch work.

Your movie premieres tonight.

It's a low-budget slasher movie

I interned on doing makeup.

It's your first screen credit. It's a big deal.

Ay-yi-yi.

The cleaning service will be very impressed.

(sighs) What time does the movie start?

In a half an hour, but I...

A half an hour? There's plenty of time.

Are you kidding me, a half an hour?

I have to clean the club, okay?

That's fine; you can clean it afterwards.

My boss checks in at 4:00.

I can't go to the movie

and have this place done by then.

Maybe you can't, but we can.

You're going to help me?

Mm-hmm, sure. With a mop?

Like I said, you're on your own.

(laughing)

Come on, it'll be fun.

Tonight was great.

Yeah, yeah, it was great.

See you guys back at the house?

The house? Yeah, I mean, we will-- the house.

Sure.

Uh, look, you, uh-- we don't have to

go home together if you don't want to.

Kelly, it's just the stuff with Lauren,

it's a little fresh, you know?

Yeah, I know.

So, do you think you can wait?

Till it's not?

I could try.

Well, that's something.

It's a lot.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I remember watching you ♪

♪ Under the moon so bright ♪

♪ And you looking into my eyes, saying ♪

♪ It's gonna be all right ♪

♪ It's the same old story, the same old dance ♪

♪ Don't wanna be another failed romance ♪

♪ Without each other, we don't stand a chance ♪

♪ And that's the thing about, the thing about love ♪

♪ Oh, yeah, the thing about love. ♪

A publicist?

Yeah. Her name is Pia Swenson.

I'm sure I told you about her.

No, I don't think so.

L.A. Magazine's "Best of L.A." issue.

Top ten restaurants, beaches, boutiques.

I hired Pia to get us on that list.

You already hired her?

You were busy with the fall line.

I didn't want to bother you.

Oh.

I'm... I'm sure it'll be fine.

But you're not happy about it?

No, it's, it's just I wish we would've talked about it first.

I mean, we are partners.

Well, you didn't talk to me about the fall line.

That's completely different.

That's a creative decision.

It is.

She's... Here she comes.

Just hear her out okay?

Sorry I'm late.

Drug rumors involving a client.

Major star. Very hush-hush.

Pia, this is Donna.

Donna, this is Pia. Hi.

Skybar, Barfly, I put them on the map.

Do what I say and I'll do the same for you.

Sounds good.

(singsongy): Hey, Janet!

There you are!

Oh, listen up, I've had a brainstorm.

Sit down, take two aspirin, it'll pass.

Very funny, listen, do you know what the day after tomorrow is?

I'm not listening.

(with thick accent): It's St. Patrick's day!

We're talking shamrocks. We're talking beer.

We're talking leprechauns.

Leprechauns?

Now I'm really not listening.

Legend has it, if you find a leprechaun,

you get a pot of gold.

I'm sorry, did you say something?

All we have to do is remind the people of the legend

and then run a picture of a leprechaun.

LOU: Hey, anybody work here?

STEVE: Then we report a few sightings

and faster than you can say, "Manly yes, but I like it, too,"

papers will fly out of the newsstands.

Yeah, along with whatever reputation we have left.

Lou, say hello to Janet.

Janet say hello to our leprechaun of Beverly Hills.

Hey, pleased to meet you.

Hi.

(Irish jig playing)

(birds chirping)

Oh, hey. (laughing)

What's up?

Uh, me, but just barely.

Uh, well, it's 11:30.

Must be nice to be you.

Well, sometimes.

You, uh, you ever get the urge

to do something completely worthless?

Of course. (giggling)

Something so utterly decadent

that you're ashamed to tell people about it?

Decadent? Mm-hmm.

Wow, that's such a big word for you to use.

Is this the reason why you asked me to rush over here?

Are you feeling really decadent?

Completely.

You know I was with a client, right?

Yeah, that's the point.

Oh, right, that's the point that I always sacrifice for you.

That's so shocking.

No, see, honestly, I figured we would

take a drive up the coast, you know,

maybe take a hike into the mountains.

Hey, did you know that normal people work?

Did you know that?

Uh, not if they don't have to.

Which is, you know... Right. Well, I just think

everyone should work, you know?

If not for the money, then for the... self-respect.

Now, for the sake of argument, we're just gonna pretend

that what you said, uh, hurt me.

Okay.

It didn't.

But can't we still just go, (groans)

hey, have a great day together?

Dylan, I have three more clients.

I'll be done at 5:00.

If you still want to hang out then, I'm available.

This is a really beautiful hike.

Well, if it's such a beautiful hike,

then why don't you just take it by yourself?

You know, maybe it'll give you time to figure out

what you want to do with your life.

Yeah, what you want me to do with my life.

That's not what I just said!

It's what you meant. Why is it...

Why is it that you just can't be happy

for one second?

I mean, I don't even believe that anyone can be happy

without any direction in their life, and you

have the least amount of direction of anyone I know.

NOAH: Why don't we, uh, grab a seat here?

As you know, Mr. Hunter...

It's, uh, Noah. I mean, Noah's fine.

Noah, right.

As you know, Noah,

my bank holds the mortgage on the club.

And I'm a couple of payments behind, I know.

Three to be exact.

Now, my bank... Wants their payments,

and they're gonna get it.

When?

Soon.

Could you be a little more specific?

Listen, Don.

The club business runs a little hot and cold, you know?

And right now, well, it's a little cold.

I'm sure that's true, but...

Plus a few bands just canceled on me.

And right there that set me back

at least a few payments.

I'm sure that's true, Mr. Hunter,

but my manager needs something a little more specific.

Okay, Don, um, what if I can't be more specific here?

We'll have to foreclose.

We're getting married in a month.

Congratulations.

I hope you'll both be very happy.

We met on the trading floor.

He was selling bonds and I was buying.

Mmm.

It was just like this perfect match, you know?

Has been ever since.

Well, that's great.

Um, so, what can I do for you?

We want you to draw up a prenuptial agreement.

Oh. Why, if you don't mind my asking?

We're brokers.

We protect against the downside.

That's what we do.

Well, of course what you do is your business,

but in my experience, uh, marriage isn't like trading.

You know, you can't hedge your position.

Sure you can.

And we want you to help us do it.

Mmm, this is ready.

When's Donna supposed to be here?

Um, I don't know. She said she needed

some time to think over the whole publicist thing.

Yeah, what's to think about?

It's sounds like a good idea.

Yeah, well, I think it is,

but apparently she is reluctant.

Oh. Is it because it's your idea?

Why would that be the case?

Well, it shouldn't be the case, but maybe

the only contribution of yours that she feels comfortable with

is you folding her T-shirts.

(door opens, footfalls)

(door closes)

Hey, sorry I'm late.

Ooh, smells good. What are you guys cooking up?

Hi. Hey.

So, did you, um, think about Pia at all?

I did and, um... and I don't think

we should hire her, and I know you disagree

but I just feel the store is doing well.

Yeah, sure, it's doing great.

Your designs are selling.

I'm sure it's all very rewarding for you,

but it's not for me.

Well, we're in this together.

It's just, I handle the design end.

You handle the business end.

Which amounts to little more than cashing out the register

at the end of the night.

Donna, I want to do more than

folding your T-shirts.

Okay, I'm sorry you feel that way.

I just--

I don't think that hiring a publicist is the solution.

What possible harm could it do?

Well, she could promise more than we can deliver.

She could raise expectations.

All of which we can fulfill.

So you're gonna hire her even though I don't approve, right?

I handle the business end.

Remember?

Pia is strictly business.

If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go give her a call

and let her know that she's set.

Oh, sorry.

Look, I know this is none of my business,

but it kind of sounds to me

like this publicist doesn't really appreciate your work.

So, I don't get it.

I mean if-if Kelly still wants to use her--

I mean doesn't that make you

wonder whether or not she really appreciates it either?

(sighs)

DAVID: After seeing the movie two nights in a row,

I actually thought it was pretty good.

It was. (laughing): Oh, awful.

No, it was, I mean, okay,

the acting was all right. Yeah.

The directing, eh...

And the writing and the cinematography and...

(with thick accent): Uh, yeah, but the... the makeup...

The makeup. Did you see-- oh.

It was superb. Ladies and gentlemen,

the Oscar goes to...

David Silver. No.

For best actor in a supporting role.

Will you stop?

(normal voice): Hey, I'm not acting, okay?

I'm being serious.

Maybe, but...

This is you? Yeah.

Hmm.

But the support is very much appreciated.

Yeah. Thank you.

(moans)

I should go.

Yeah.

I mean, unless you don't think I should go, then...

No, I-- you should go. I should?

Okay. Okay, well, Okay.

all righty. Bye.

Bye.

Are you seeing someone else?

David.

Sorry, I just-- I, uh, you know,

I feel like things are going really good with us.

Me, too.

Good, good.

That's what makes this so frustrating.

I'm moving.

You're moving? Why?

Because my visa expired ,and...

I have to leave the country.

(overlapping chatter)

♪ ♪

Hey, I got your message.

There's something you should know, okay?

Nat's a friend of mine.

So, you're keeping him and the low rent he pays?

You want a drink?

Not if it comes in a Save The Peach Pit commemorative mug.

And if I've reconsidered?

You're gonna close the diner?

If the price is right.

Then I'll celebrate with a martini.

One martini, coming right up.

Oh, man, this is gonna be great.

Here come some people. Are we all clear?

Unfortunately. All right,

Lou, here's some chocolate coins.

All you have to do is... Toss them around

while running past the crowd like a moron.

Right, I'll follow after,

letting everyone know there's been a leprechaun sighting.

While I stay behind, documenting

this embarrassment for posterity.

We publish your fine example of photojournalism

in this afternoon's special edition of the newspaper,

and faster than you can say

(with Irish accent): they're magically delicious...

Irish Anti-Defamation League will be picketing

outside our office.

Okay, Lou, you're up.

Lou?

You know, it just occurred to me

that I'm not getting paid nearly enough for this.

Lou, the people, the people. I mean,

to get dressed up like a freak?

Maybe.

But to run through the streets like this being chased

by every shopaholic on Rodeo Drive?

I don't think so. Well, that's that.

Ah, I'll give you an extra 50.

Don't insult the man. All right,

make it 75.

He wouldn't think of it.

A C-note.

Plus a kiss from hot lips over there.

You should be ashamed.

Thank you.

Two hundred.

Done.

(Irish jig playing)

(laughs)

Oh, this is good.

(sighs)

You know, just when I thought you couldn't sink any lower.

(with Irish accent): Don't forget to zoom in, lassie.

(Steve laughs) (camera whirring)

Listen, Nat, we need to talk.

Sure.

Listen, Nat, hypothetically speaking,

(sighs) these two guys are really good friends,

and they're in business together.

And one guy, he has to let the other guy go.

Friends shouldn't be in business together.

Yeah, but they are.

Then the friend needs to know it's nothing personal.

Okay.

How would you break it to him?

Well, don't beat around the bush; that only makes it worse.

Gotta be direct.

Direct.

Okay.

Look, I noticed your lease is up.

My lease.

Yeah.

I saw that, too.

I mean, typically you've added what,

rate of inflation to the rent?

Yeah, something like that.

If I need to add

more, a couple of percent, I could do that.

A couple of percent.

Well, that's good.

But it's not good enough, is it?

All right, Nat, here it is, direct.

I've got somebody willing to double what you pay me.

I can't match that.

I know you can't.

Something else I could do here, I would do it.

You mean, you took the offer?

Yeah.

Look, I'm sorry, man.

(seagulls calling)

I told you, I can't just stay.

People do it all the time.

It's not like you're gonna get caught.

I can't get work.

What do you mean? You've already got work.

The cleaning service Noah uses pays me in cash.

A real job won't do that.

There's gotta be something we can do.

Yeah, find an employer

who will say I'm uniquely qualified for a specific job.

Wait a second, now if somebody says that, then what happens?

Like, your visa gets renewed or something?

Mm-hmm.

Well, how hard can that be?

David, my work experience

consists of mopping up spilled beer,

and putting eyeliner on one-legged mutants in a B-movie.

That's unique.

You're unique.

And sweet and kind.

And I'm going to miss you very much.

This is ridiculous.

I don't understand

why when you get back to Venezuela,

you can't just get another visa and come back out here?

I can, to visit. But to stay? There's no way.

So, that's it.

I need a job.

The kind I can't find.

You know what?

This might seem like a long shot, but I've got this friend,

that, um... What?

Take my keys, all right?

Meet me back at the house.

It is for real?

I hope so.

(knocking on door)

Pia, hi.

Come on in. Thanks.

GINA: Oh, hi. Hi.

I'm Gina. Hi.

Um, should we wait for Donna?

No, no, that's okay.

Um, she's okay with whatever we do.

Oh. Well, let's all sit down.

Well, what you need is heat.

And the easiest way to generate that is with a gala opening.

Oh, we've already had an opening.

And who came?

Um, mostly our friends.

And was it covered in the trades?

Well... no.

Then it never happened.

Now if I organized an opening?

You'd have the three

jewels of the publicity crown:

celebrities, media and hype.

Why would celebrities and the media come

to a phony opening of a store

that's already been open for six months?

Simple, because we'd pay them to be there.

Pay them?

And that's okay?

Standard operating procedure.

Oh, I don't know.

Their being there

wouldn't have anything to do with Donna's designs.

And I don't think she would like that very much.

Yeah, but you just said she'd go along

with whatever you guys agreed on, right?

Gina, can you just give me...

Well, if you have doubt that, we could just not tell her.

Hmm.

You mean keep it a secret?

Well, yeah.

Kind of like this meeting.

So what exactly is it that you, uh...

think you're doing?

About what?

You know about what.

About selling Nat out.

Look, it was a business decision.

I talked to Nat, he understands.

Let me tell you what Nat understands.

Nat understand that the life that he's had for the last...

23 years is over

because of you.

He's got a wife

and kid to support. Look,

I don't like it anymore than you do, okay?

I had no choice here.

Oh, I see.

So, things get a little tight, and you, uh,

what, you sell your friends to the highest bidder?

Like you wouldn't do the same thing.

I wouldn't.

Why don't you spare me the selfless act?

You're like the most selfish person I know.

Yeah, but I wouldn't do this.

No, you wouldn't have to.

It's 'cause you're rich.

It's got nothing to do with money.

Really? Try losing all your money like I lost mine,

then we'll sit here and we'll talk about it.

So, now that you're poor,

it's okay to sell out a friend.

No. Okay?

What's okay is making a tough decision to get what I need.

Even at the expense of somebody I really care about.

Don't do this.

(sighs)

It's done.

Can I sit down?

Yeah, sit down.

Are you busy?

I was in my office, right, and this couple comes in,

and they seemed like a very happy couple.

In fact, they-they tell me

that they think they're a perfect match, right?

But then,

they asked me to draw up a prenuptial agreement.

I hate that.

Protecting against the downside is what they said.

There is no such thing.

See? Now that's what I said exactly.

But, uh, I don't know.

Maybe... maybe it's the smart way to go.

What, signing some paper?

Waiting for everything to be perfect?

Like there's gonna be some moment

when it's gonna be okay to make that leap

because you won't get hurt.

Maybe some people just need a safety net.

Yeah, maybe some people do.

(clears throat)

Ay. It's bad news, isn't it?

Oh, Claudia, no.

I knew it. I knew it.

(sighs)

It was too good to be true anyway.

The important thing is... you tried.

Well, I did more than that.

You did?

Mm-hmm.

Well, okay, there's this, uh...

this movie producer, he's a big fan of my show.

Wait, wait.

Movie producer? Yeah.

Anyway, he, uh... he said he might have something for you.

Uh, something specific.

Something he will say I'm uniquely qualified for.

I guess. I don't know.

He said he wants to meet with you this afternoon.

This afternoon?

Yeah. What, you have a problem with that?

Yes, I have a problem with that.

I'm not prepared.

It's only a job interview.

That may or may not let us be together.

Well, uh...

he knows the whole situation, okay? It's fine.

He does? Yeah.

You told him about us?

What I actually said was, there's this

incredible girl that I just can't stop thinking about,

or... kiss.

I can't believe what you're doing for me.

It's no big deal.

It is.

It's more than anyone has ever done for me.

We already had an opening.

Yes, and now we'll have a reopening.

This publicist says people will show, right?

Yeah, yeah, she's sure of it.

Kelly, it doesn't make any sense.

Why would anyone do that?

Well, Pia knows people,

and she's been telling everybody what a great designer you are.

(sighs) They're never gonna show.

Donna, yes, they will.

I just think it's a really stupid idea. Stupid?

Uh, well, it was my idea, and I wish you would respect that.

(sighs)

How come you don't?

Don't what?

I don't know. Respect her.

I do. I do respect her and her ideas.

This isn't about her.

Well, it kind of sounded like it.

Look, the store is doing fine.

I mean, okay, it's not doing great,

but it's doing fine.

I'm very comfortable with fine.

Fine lasts.

Okay, so, what about great?

Great, flash in the pan, one-hit wonder.

What have you done for me lately, you know?

I'm sorry, you're better than that.

Maybe.

But it's not worth risking what I already have.

Can I ask you a question?

Yeah.

Look, say you and Kelly are failing in here.

Okay? And you thought maybe Kelly was to blame.

What would you do?

I'd talk to her.

All right, what if you've already tried that,

and you've tried just about everything you possibly could,

and you had to choose between the business or your friendship?

Oh, that's an easy one.

I'd save our friendship. Why?

I was just curious.

Sol's Pharmacy wants 50 more copies from now on.

Pretty much like every place else.

Apology accepted.

Did you notice

that we got mentioned in the Tribune?

No. What did they say?

It said that we managed to

"further blur the line between journalism,"

and, I quote, "hucksterism."

That's great!

That's great?

They slammed us.

They mentioned us in their paper.

They've got a million subscribers.

You can't buy that kind of publicity.

Oh, well, then, congratulations.

You got pasted free of charge.

That's him, right over there.

Are you the publisher?

Yeah, I'm Steve Sanders.

Are you a friend of Lou's?

Uh, no, but I captured him.

Captured? MAN: Yeah.

In the grocery store where I work.

He's a butcher.

I'm asking his advice-- T-bone or tri-tip?

The next thing I know, he's being congratulated over

the loudspeaker for nabbing the, uh,

leprechaun of Beverly Hills.

I'm here for my pot of gold.

Yeah, well,

I'm sorry, but there's...

there is no such thing as leprechauns.

Oh, really?

JANET: Right now might be

a good time to explain that our fact-checking

isn't what it used to be.

It says right here in the paper,

you find the leprechaun, you win a pot of gold.

STEVE: Yeah, I know what it says,

but, uh, well, it's a lie.

It's a joke. It's a promotional gag.

You promised a pot of gold...

and I'm not going until I get it.

And neither is anybody else.

Hey, there's no gold.

Not according to this picture.

Look, that's, um... that's...

That's just... It's, it's candy

wrapped in-in gold. See,

it's... it's just chocolate.

Look, Todd, you have every right to be pissed at them.

Oh, like you weren't part of this deal, huh?

It was your idea. You're the one

with the tailor-fit leprechaun suit.

Well, I got an elf suit, too, and if idiots like you didn't

think that's all people like me could do... Oh, so,

I'm the one who's responsible for your problems, huh?

I said, stop it!

Now, I... I know there's no such thing as leprechauns.

Okay? And I know there's

no such things as pots of gold,

but you promised a reward

to somebody who brought this man in.

You have to make good on that.

You have to.

Why?

Because I need the money.

Well, why do you need the money?

It's okay. You can tell us.

(sighs)

My son.

He's got a heart condition.

He needs an operation.

Well, what about insurance?

It's not covered.

(Todd sighs)

Preexisting condition is what they called it.

Bastards.

There has to be something you can do.

Do you think that I would be doing this right now

if I had any other options?

My son is going to die

if I don't get that money.

My little boy is gonna die.

Buddy, David Silver, KVIB.

Right! Yeah.

David, nice to see you. This is Claudia.

This is the makeup artist I was telling you about.

It's so nice to meet you.

David has told me so many wonderful things.

Has he?

CLAUDIA: Yes.

Look, will you excuse us a second?

Sure.

Look, the makeup job I told you about-- it's gone.

Gone?

Maybe you forgot how important this job is to her.

Without it, she has to leave the country.

The job she wants went to the niece

of the company's president.

There's nothing I can do.

Sorry.

Thanks.

(sighs)

You tried.

Yeah.

I'll never forget you for that.

Yeah, then, we'll figure something out, okay?

Sure we will.

Sure.

(upbeat music playing)

(camera shutters clicking)

Okay, I'll admit it.

I was wrong. This is great.

Yup. Have you ever seen so many actors

with movies about to be released?

No. I feel like I'm in a movie premiere.

Thank you. I know how hard you worked on this.

You have to know I would never put the business

before our friendship.

I know.

Is this fantastic, or what?

Yes. How you did it, I will never know.

It was simple. They love your designs.

Mm. What was that for?

Your editorial.

I was actually...

moved.

Thanks.

The way you described what Todd was going through with his son.

Well, if that were me,

and someone offered me a pot of gold,

I'd hold him hostage to get it, too.

As for what you wrote about Lou...

Too much?

"The little person we hired to play a leprechaun accused me

"of thinking that's all he was good for.

"And he was right.

"I thought "of Lou as little,

and I should have thought of him as a person."

That's hard to hear.

Yeah.

It's harder to admit...

...but I'm really, really proud of you.

(upbeat music playing, camera shutters clicking)

So, this is great, isn't it?

Uh, yeah, well, yeah, you could say that.

Well, thanks to Kelly.

If it wasn't for her persistence,

it never would have happened.

Right, her persistence

and your money.

Well, yeah, I know, Pia cost a lot, but she's well worth it.

Are you really okay with paying celebrities to be here?

No, they're... no--

God, Gina, they're here 'cause they like my stuff.

Oh, no, of course they love your stuff.

It's...

just that

that's not why they're here.

I know what you're gonna say, and I told you,

I don't like the idea of a prenuptial

any more than you do.

But you understand why they're doing it.

What's your point?

That you're doing the same exact thing they're doing.

You're waiting for everything to be perfect.

Wait a minute, as I recall,

you promised you'd wait for me.

Yes, I did.

Now I would like you to promise me something.

Yeah, what? Sure.

That you won't be like that couple.

You won't protect against the downside.

Did you pay people to show up here tonight?

Donna...

Yes or no?

Some.

All.

God, I knew this was such a bad idea.

But it's not, it's a big hit. It's a fraud, all of it!

Donna, maybe you want to have this talk a little later?

You know, people aren't here because of what we do,

not because we paid them.

So what?

It's what we want. What difference does it make?

No, what we want is respect.

You don't get that by paying people.

Donna, don't ruin this.

You know what, you said that you would never put this business

before our friendship, and that is exactly what you did.

And you get out of here now

and take everyone else here with you.

♪ ♪

You look awful.

Thanks.

Anytime. You seen Noah?

No. He'll be here.

Mm.

Claudia's visa expired.

She's gotta leave the country.

You want her to stay?

Yeah, I do.

So make it happen.

I tried.

Yeah, well, try harder, Dave.

You gotta try. I mean, you gotta try anything,

or you're gonna regret it for the rest of your life.

Trust me.

Hey, Noah.

Look, I'm not in the mood, all right?

Oh, that's okay, listen, I, uh-- the deal that you cut

regarding the Peach Pit,

it's been uncut.

Really? Yeah.

I went to the bank today.

You know, the bank?

The one where you took out

the mortgage for the building?

What'd you tell them?

Oh, I didn't tell them anything.

But I did buy the mortgage.

See now, that means, uh, you make your payments to me,

and since you can't make those payments,

I'm foreclosing on you.

But why would Todd sue us?

False advertising.

Pain and suffering.

Who knows? The guy's desperate.

Check it out.

After the way we misled our readers?

I'm afraid to.

What's this all about? Well...

"Dear Beverly Beat, I read about that

"poor man and his son. I hope this helps.

"Sincerely, Eric."

He sent twenty dollars.

"To whom it may concern:

Your editorial about that father and his boy,

well, I just wish I could do more.

Anne."

She sent a hundred.

Oh... another $75.

Fifty.

How many letters do you think are here?

There must be a couple hundred letters here,

but they're all pledges.

It's a miracle.

No, it's not.

It's a pot of gold.

(laughing)

(clears throat) Good morning.

Hello.

Listen, Donna, about last night...

I really don't want to talk about it.

All right.

You're both here. Good.

Look, if you're here to talk about that ridiculous opening...

That ridiculously successful opening.

Last night was a disaster.

What are you talking about?

It was a huge hit.

You're as good as on the top ten list already.

Like no one saw us fighting.

Last night was a smash because you fought.

PIA: Everyone is talking about it.

She paid people to come and they liked it

because we were yelling at each other.

PIA: Who cares why they liked it?

The point is, they did.

But not for the right reasons.

I forgot, you're the idealistic one.

You hired me to get you publicity.

And that's what you got.

Yeah, and now I think our work is done with you.

You're making a mistake.

We don't think so.

We've never fought like that before.

Not like that.

I hated it.

Me, too.

Look, if you're not happy here...

I am.

And if you're not, you'll tell me?

I promise.

I'm sorry.

Me, too.

What do you mean you're not going to do it?

Just that.

I'm sorry for your trouble

and of course there'll be no charge.

That's it?

Yes, yes it is.

No, no, no, it's not.

See, I pretty much

take any case that I can get.

So writing up a prenup seemed like no big deal, but it is.

In some ways, it's one of the biggest.

See, if I help you

protect yourself from each other, pad the fall,

make breaking up the least bit bearable,

then you know what, I've done you a terrible disservice.

I mean, you love each other, huh?

Then bet the farm.

No hedge.

No, no protecting against the downside.

No guarantee against failure.

Because take it from me, if you do anything

other than that, you might as well do nothing at all.

Listen, you gotta hear me out, man.

No, I don't.

It's not going to change anything.

Look, I'm in trouble, okay?

Yeah, I know.

Something about a couple of bands blowing you off

and the, uh, club scene not really being hot right now.

The banker told me all about that.

Look, that stuff is nothing.

(sighs) What, you've got

some one-time heartache you want to tell me about?

Yeah, my father killing himself after he lost all his money.

The connection being...?

The guy left my mom with nothing, okay?

I support her now.

At least I did until you horned in.

Hey, you close me down

and then you come here for a meal?

No chance.

It's all right, Nat, relax, nobody's closing you down.

What about the lease?

I think you got it extended.

Uh, same rate.

Dylan, I don't mind paying an increase.

Just as long as it's fair.

And what about your better offer?

I turned it down.

You.

Yeah, see, I, uh,

bought the building.

I figure you could run the diner,

and, well, you could run the club

and I'll make the tough decisions.

Are we clear? (pats Nat's arm)

Completely.

I'll never be able to thank you enough.

Oh, the ones to thank are our readers.

None of this would've been possible without them. Yeah.

And the matching grand pledged by your paper.

Well, together, there should be enough money

for your boy's operation.

Something I never dreamed possible.

(glasses clinking)

♪ ♪

What?

I was just thinking

about when you helped me clean up the other night.

How sweet. Eh...

(giggling)

Uh, you know this friend of mine, he's a pretty smart guy.

He, uh, he told me I should do anything

to keep you from leaving.

Anything?

That's what he said.

What do you say?

I say he's right.

Tsk.

Then marry me.

What?

That way, I can get my green card and I don't have to leave.

Oh, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have...

Never mind. Yes.

What?

Yeah, I'll marry you.

♪ I love you, love you, love you ♪

♪ I do love you, baby. ♪

That was so good.

Mm.

What you did today.

I was just taking your advice.

Doing something constructive with my money.

No, you helped your friend.

Let's say I found a direction.

You're buying a nightclub.

Hey, I bought a business.

Now, where it's going to lead, I have no idea,

but the idea of owning something kind of...

I don't know, appealed to me.

Oh, (laughing) yeah, I think that maybe the idea

of being boss is what's appealing to you.

Well, that's kind of an added extra bonus, you know.

It's like you being a good influence and really sexy.

Wow, imagine that.

Happily, I don't have to.

(knocking on door)

I'm still scared.

I know.

And, uh, in a lot of ways, I'm still a mess.

I know that, too.

But I love you.

And if you're willing to put up with...

Just about anything.

Which I have.

Yeah.

So...

What are you waiting for?

That's just it.

I'm not.

Not anymore.