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Yeah, well, we'll see you then.

I had to elbow a home ec teacher

to get the last Italian wool in Southern California.

Okay, we have six days to finish all the suits.

Did you pick up the reopening banner?

Oh, that's not a happy face.

No, it isn't.

The buyers from New York just called.

No, no, no, no, no, they can't cancel.

No, they're so excited to see your men's line

that they've moved their trip up.

They'll be here in two days.

We reopen in three days.

That's what the banner says.

I wanted your first week back to be easy,

and it's turning into a total disaster.

It's not your fault.

Does this stuff happen to Vera Wang?

If it does, she hires help, and so will we.

Well, we can't afford that.

That's my point, Donna.

The store hasn't made a dime in weeks.

That's why this event has to be huge.

I know to make money, you have to spend money,

but somehow the concepts "huge" and "two days,"

they just don't go together nicely.

Okay, you finish the suits.

I will figure this out.

Oh, boy.

I was watching this show last night on penguins.

Do you know the male penguin actually takes care of the egg?

Didn't know it.

Balances it on his webbed feet so it never touches the ice.

Where's the admissions office?

It's this way.

Listen, thanks for the ride.

The shop should have my bike back tomorrow.

Ah, it's no problem.

So, anyway, it's two months.

- The penguin doesn't eat. - Hm!

He just waits for that egg to hatch.

When I saw that, I was like, "Go, Dad! Nice commitment."

The lion, on the other hand, totally hands-off.

He's like a lazy pig.

Pig! Oh!

Steve, Steve, listen, you gotta quit

watching Animal Planet and talk to your girlfriend.

I don't know what I'm gonna tell her.

Wait. You've been talking my ear off for an hour

about fatherhood in the wild. What's to decide?

Taking responsibility for this baby is a huge step for me.

Trust me. Every now and then,

jumping into the unknown is not a bad thing.

This is you.

Take the step.

Good luck, Dylan.

Okay.

They told me to speak to you.

Did they also tell you that appointments are preferred?

Listen, I, uh, I was just over trying to register,

and apparently my name isn't in the computer.

All right. Name?

McKay, Dylan.

Dylan McKay...

McKay... "Dylan McKay."

Well, your application was denied.

Should've gotten a letter.

I moved.

A member of my admissions team reviewed your material

and found your essay more a mockery

than a statement of purpose.

I do believe you were in search of "life, liberty and...

the perfect wave."

Yeah, um, you know,

they want you to sum up your-your academic aspirations,

as well as your plans for the future, in 500 words or less.

Who can do that?

About 3,000 would-be students.

There was more to the essay.

Yes, you were torn between basket weaving and astrophysics.

I just wanted to lighten it up a little bit, you know?

You did a sufficient job of that now, didn't you?

You're not letting me in, are you?

I'm sorry.

Good luck on your wave hunt, Mr. McKay.

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪ I have stared at the stars, lost my head in the clouds ♪

♪ I was searching for a reason ♪

♪ Oh, the light in my shadow ♪

♪ Will this angel in disguise ♪

♪ Lift me up and take me home ♪

♪ Oh-oh, we could walk across the water ♪

♪ Oh-oh, I can see beyond tomorrow in your eyes ♪

♪ I found salvation In your eyes ♪

♪ Oh... ♪

I'm confused.

You're talking about a reopening,

she's hemming pants.

Buyers from New York are looking at her men's line this week.

It's a totally different thing.

Well, that's our hook...

We're kicking off the party with a fashion show.

I'm thinking twinkle lights.

I'm thinking exclusive guest list.

All in two days?

We'll throw a panic party.

L.A. is an impulsive town.

The invites go out the day before...

Everyone will be terrified of missing

the newest, hottest thing.

This is my players book...

A Who's Who of actors, models, rock stars.

Mm, you know what I was thinking...

That place across the courtyard is empty.

We could rent it out.

And we could have the post-party right here.

Chapter one: we need a fleet of hotties on the catwalk.

Call Nan Chambers Modeling on Canon.

- Book Steve, Eddie, James and Tyler. - Got it.

Kelly, you handle the invitations,

and I'll book the caterer.

Pop a few charming pills, ladies.

We've got a lot of begging to do.

Come in.

It's a daddy penguin.

- It's for you. - We haven't talked in days,

and you just blow in here with stuffed toys?

Imagine me on the Arctic ice

incubating an egg...

on my webbed feet.

That's disgusting.

You're not listening.

I'm the daddy penguin. The penguin is me.

I learned about it on TV.

Terrific, but I think

I'm gonna hold out for a daddy human.

You got one.

You and me are gonna raise this kid together.

A weekend of nature documentaries,

and just, all of a sudden, you're convinced?

That's what I want...

You, me.

Really?

Really.

I'm so happy because I just kept thinking,

"What if he says no?"

Well, I'm saying yes.

Oh, the penguin's drowning.

Well, listen, now that I'm on board,

what's next?

Um, oh...

Well, I have a checkup with my obstetrician tonight,

but if that's too much too soon...

No, no, I'll go with you.

And don't worry about Harry.

His densely packed feathers provide a waterproof coat.

All right, uh, just give me one more.

David, I'm totally crazed.

I don't have time to sit around and record stupid sound effects.

It's classic. Callers say something stupid,

this is what they hear.

Sounds like you can't wait to use it.

Guess you haven't listened to my show lately.

CDs for David Silver.

- Here you are, man. - Beautiful. Thank you.

Hey. How's it going?

Good. Congratulations on the reopening.

Thank you.

I, um, I hope you can make it.

Yeah, actually, I can't.

I'm going to Napa Valley with Cherise.

Sounds fun.

Yeah.

I'll see you later.

- Bye. - See ya.

I could use one more take on that.

Oh, yeah.

Thanks.

Nice one.

Hi.

Hey.

You know what I like about you?

Please tell me.

You didn't like the winter, so you moved to L.A.

You didn't like the big firms, so you started your own.

You are exactly where you want to be.

And I take it you're not.

Yes, well, what have we got here?

That sandwich that you like.

Hmm. Well, thank you.

Guess that's a pretty good apology for blowing off lunch.

No, I didn't blow you off. I called.

I never got a message.

You know what?

You need to get rid of that stellar assistant of yours.

Mm-hm...

Sorry. I'm just a little stressed right now.

I'm guessing the reopening has been difficult.

Understatement.

The closer it gets, the more trapped I feel.

You should just quit.

I can't quit now.

If something isn't sitting right, you have to address it.

Otherwise, you'll keep making excuses to stay.

I guess that's one of the pitfalls of incorporating

with your best friend.

Well, have you talked to Donna?

No, it's not a good time.

I mean, we're both on the verge.

And I just want to make sure that my jitters are about

needing something new, not wanting to run away.

You don't run away from anything.

I know that for a fact.

- Hi. - Hey.

- Gotta go. - Halt!

Halt, halt...

halt.

I'm arranging a cease-fire here, okay?

- Why, who's fighting? - Gina, stop blocking Kelly's calls.

- I'm not blocking... - Kelly, don't march out of here

- every time Gina comes in. - I don't run out of here.

I'm not asking you two to be friends,

just civil, for my sake.

- Fine. - Fine.

Thank you.

Bye, Kelly. See you later.

See? That's not trying,

that snotty little look on her face.

I don't want to hear it, please.

Blood pressure's normal.

No signs of edema.

How's dad over there?

How you doing, honey?

I'm fine.

I usually don't see dads till later in the pregnancy.

I'm here now, Dr. Long.

I'm glad.

Janet just goes on and on

about how wonderful you are.

Lie down now.

I'm not gonna let you intimidate me.

I'm in charge here.

We'll run the Doppler, and then you're done.

Doppler?

That sounds painful.

Oh, it's just a microphone.

It enables us to hear the baby's heartbeat.

Do you know how glad I am you're here?

There it is.

Sounds perfect.

Oh, isn't that amazing?

It's unbelievable.

It's such a strong heartbeat.

- It's such a strong baby... - strong baby.

It was so strong, like a little hummingbird.

Oh, that must have been incredible.

Just talking about it makes me want to cry.

- How is Steve? - Did he freak out?

He was so excited he could barely speak.

He's going to be a great father.

I'm gonna be a horrible father.

Steve, you got to relax.

Relax? Look who you're talking to.

I'm Steve Sanders.

I'm the original party animal.

I'm an irresponsible goofball. I'm...

Well, you've had your moments, I'll give you that, Steve.

Thank you very much.

Ladies and gentlemen, my good friend Dylan McKay.

You were pretty good with Carly's kid, right?

Mmm, we were more like playmates.

Look, I need you guys to give me some good information.

I don't know, Steve, you're kind of the trailblazer.

Why don't you just call your dad.

I want this to be a decision I'm proud of.

If I call him now, I'll... I'll panic.

My voice will crack.

I'll be reduced to that blubbering little 16-year-old

who just had his car stolen.

Matt, hi.

I just left Donna.

I couldn't bring myself to mention what we talked about.

You're not there and I'm staring down my future.

Call me.

Hey, um...

Have you seen the Robinson file?

Yeah, it's on... right on your desk.

Okay.

I have this message for you from Kelly Taylor,

who called at exactly 10:52,

and she wanted to talk to you

about some heart-to-heart with Donna.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

So what's the heart-to-heart about?

- It's none of your business. - Right.

- You know what? - Hmm?

I think we're done for the day.

Really? It's so early.

Yeah, well, if you want to stay on the clock,

I'm sure Donna and Kelly could use some help at the store.

Matt, uh, look, forcing us to hang out

isn't going to make us friends, trust me.

I know. Just try, huh? A little bit?

Are you sure that's not going to blow a fuse?

I've done this a million times.

Hi.

What do you want?

I'm here to work.

Well, if you don't like it,

you can talk to your boyfriend about it.

Flawless. I remember you.

You're stuffing invitations.

The messenger will be here at 8:00.

Now if I can just find

Michael Stipe's address.

Oh, you know what?

I was thinking about getting back into personal training.

Maybe we could do a little brainstorming.

I don't share this information with just anyone.

It simply isn't here.

Oh, well, you know what?

I have a friend who I think she knows him.

I'll just give her a call.

You think like a publicist, Kelly.

Ever think of joining our ranks?

- We can talk about that later. - Oh, so you're interested?

Oh, I gave Matt that message about your future, I guess.

Got a lot of big decisions ahead, huh?

Okay, that makes me nervous.

Please.

Oh, drop me off at the florist's on your way to the club.

- And, Gidget... - Gina.

Whatever. Make sure that Christian Sutton's invite

is on the top of the stack.

He's the critic from the Chronicle

whose review can make or break us.

- Got that? - Got it.

Good.

- Hi. - Hi.

Listen, I'm going to the After Dark.

- I'll be back in just a little bit. - Okay.

Gina, what are you doing here?

- I'm helping. - Really?

Haven't seen you much

since you moved out of the beach apartment.

Matt's paying me.

Oh, my bad. Thought you were being nice.

- Uh-uh. - Anyway...

Gina, meet my men's line.

If this takes off, instant capital.

Oh, right. I guess you'll probably need it

after Kelly quits the store.

What?

She was just talking to Matt about it,

and then Pia offered her the job. I just assumed...

She hasn't said anything to me.

Well, I guess retail can be pretty cutthroat, huh?

- Hey. - Hi.

I'm here for the wine glasses.

Yeah, Dylan's bringing them right down.

Oh, okay. Thanks.

Erich, big man, you're on.

So I did what you said... Cut my ex-girlfriend off.

Hey, if she's not sleeping with you,

you shouldn't be paying her rent.

How'd she take it?

She begged me to move back in.

Mm. Did you?

No way.

Good man.

High and dry is the only way to go.

Congratulations. You just graduated from loser to winner.

Harsh.

Hey, if you want a pat on the back, call your grandma.

How you doing?

Hmm, I just pulled my fourth all-nighter this week.

Started with writing Dylan's college recommendation,

and just went downhill from there.

Dylan's going to college?

Yeah, he wants to, but C.U. rejected his application.

Oh, let me guess... He did a half-assed job

and tried making them feel like they owed him a spot.

- David. - What?

The guy's a screwup, all right?

First he wastes his time, and now he's wasting yours.

Am I wrong?

Exactly.

Exactly.

Dylan.

Your glasses are in the car.

David, I think you should apologize.

For what, telling the truth?

No.

What?

What?

Men's room needs restocking.

So?

So the bar's packed and I'm swamped, man.

Well, it's not my job.

Why are you sitting here eight hours a day behind this desk?

- Hey. - Hey.

Okay, so I thought we'd drive up PCH, yeah?

I thought we were flying.

Well, I mean, this will, you know, take a little longer,

but the view's supposed to be really beautiful.

It's eight hours.

Well, so we bring a mix tape, you know.

Look, we're gonna have a blast.

If we're moving too quickly, just, um...

If it's PCH you want, PCH you get.

Thanks.

Hi. Oh, God, don't tell me we double booked.

I thought I was in charge of glasses.

Kel, I'm sorry, but you should have told me.

- What? - Are you leaving the store?

Okay, wait a minute...

I get this information from Gina?

No, no, there is no information, Donna.

I know you going back to the store

was the hardest thing you've ever done,

and I also know I've been leaning on you a lot, but...

Donna, I really don't think this is the time or the place

to talk about this.

- But we will talk about it? - Yes.

We just have a lot on our plates right now.

Let's just get through tomorrow, okay?

Okay.

You look very handsome tonight.

Thank you.

You look beautiful.

Honey, your foot's on mine.

I know. I'm flirting with you.

Oh, right.

Mmm...

God, no wonder they call it the Chocolate Orgasm.

Orgasm what?

Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm just having a little trouble thinking clearly.

Mmm.

Oh, he's adorable.

Some set of lungs.

Do you know that I used to hear stuff like that

and it would bother me.

But now I just think, soon that's going to be us.

I read that when a new mother

hears her baby cry, she involuntarily lactates.

Isn't that beautiful?

Do you think he's hungry? He sure is loud.

Well, just try and concentrate, okay?

And block it out.

Is that better?

Yeah.

It's like I don't hear it at all.

Voila.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

You know what, let me just, um...

I'll deliver this to the Chronicle myself.

- Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

- Oh, my God! - No.

The, uh, the twinkle lights shorted out

and there were sparks flying everywhere,

and everything just went up.

Thank God I was here.

You could have lost the whole store.

What's going on?

Fire at the store.

Anybody hurt?

No, but the place is a mess.

I'm helping them with the cleanup.

The reopening's today.

That's right; that's why it's a disaster.

- Would you get the door for me? - Yeah.

Hey.

I come bearing enough high-carb junk food

to get us past Montecito.

Montecito. Have fun, guys.

- Yeah. - Okay, thanks.

What's going on?

Uh, there's an emergency at Kelly's boutique.

She might need us.

Thought it was Donna's boutique.

Yeah. Um, can you give me half an hour?

Just a half an hour.

It's all I need. Then we'll go on our way, okay?

Mmm, yeah.

Okay.

Screw it. I'll just wear the drawstrings.

Looks like I'm gonna have to go shopping

for new clothes again.

Or maybe I'll just walk around naked.

What do you think of that?

Yeah.

Hello.

Hi, Mr. Sanders.

Actually, he's not here right now,

so I'll just tell him you called?

Okay, bye.

Steve, you haven't said a word since last night.

Suddenly, I'm dating a zombie, and I don't appreciate it.

Was your dad happy to find out

that he's gonna be a grandfather?

I haven't told him.

You're hiding it. How assuring.

Well, you didn't exactly send your parents a singing telegram,

now, did you?

Look, the crying baby last night,

it blew me away.

You've had so much more time to adjust to this than I have.

I'm scared.

I'm scared I'm not ready for this.

You can't say that.

You're not allowed to say that.

I'm just telling you how I feel.

You gave me a penguin!

This is exactly what I was afraid of.

You'd get my hopes up, and then you'd disappear.

Look, I'm here. I'm right here.

I'm sitting right next to you, okay?

I haven't disappeared.

I'm just torn.

Well, torn isn't an option, Steve.

I need you to be a hundred percent,

and anything in-between just isn't fair.

We need some extra hands.

Yeah, okay.

Second time's a charm.

Wonderful. I'll read it next year.

What?

We're no longer accepting applications.

I don't think anybody is, uh, gonna die

if you bend the rules a little bit.

Mr. McKay, there's nothing to bend.

This isn't a raffle.

You don't get to enter as many times as you like.

You aren't even gonna read it, are you?

You were denied.

It's as simple as that.

I've worked with Hugh Grant and Courtney Love.

This is hardly a disaster.

Okay, we have eight hours.

We'll just redo the outfits.

Seven suits, five shirts, neckwear,

cargo pants, French seams!

Do you know how to sew a buttonhole?

It takes time. More time than we've got.

All righty!

Okay, I'm gonna put the sewing machine over there.

What are you guys doing here?

We stopped by the beach apartment

- and picked up all your stuff. - We're all here to help, okay?

Thanks! Okay, um, just, uh, put the sewing machine

over there. Plug it into the outlet.

- Um... - All right, okay.

We'll just start cutting new patterns.

And, Janet, can you grab extra scissors

- right in the top drawer over there? - Mm-hmm.

Um... David, the red fabric, move that from the house.

Okay, great. Um, just, uh...

You got a sec?

Mm-hmm.

I'm off the clock.

What?

People used to drive from three counties away

to see my family's house at Christmastime.

That's great.

Therefore, I know exactly how many twinkle lights

your basic outlet can handle before sparks fly.

Yeah, I was really scared.

Mmm. What's under your shirt?

It was an accident.

Look, Matt, it was completely a mistake.

I was playing with this candle and it dropped...

Everything has to be put back perfectly, okay?

That means you in the trenches,

fingers to the bone, no coffee breaks.

Now, who-who-who's this?

Who-who's Christian Sutton?

He's a really important critic from the Chronicle.

- Yeah? Well, go find him. - Find him?!

Find him!

Find him.

I already set up the sound booth,

so as soon as I connect the speakers,

I'll show you how all this stuff works.

Okay. It's unbelievable this space was available

across the courtyard.

You know, David, somewhere in all your bitterness,

you may have found a little wisdom.

The school thing

was a waste of everybody's time.

Okay, you guys, seven hours and counting.

My record for putting together a dress is five.

So this is basically a study in denial.

Hey.

I, uh, I got the message at the hotel.

Thanks. So what are you gonna do about C.U.?

Oh, I don't know. It's out of my hands now.

Okay, raise your hands. Who can sew?

Thread a needle?

Kinda.

Cut in a straight line?

- I got the scissors right here, baby. - Oh, I can...

Let's get at it.

Denial should work.

♪ Hey, you all ♪

♪ I think the world is trying to break me ♪

♪ Yeah, that's all ♪

♪ But I don't break, and you can't make me ♪

♪ When you called ♪

♪ I thought it was to tell me something ♪

♪ Take it all ♪

♪ But once again, I'm left with nothing ♪

♪ Are you listening? ♪

♪ I'm not broken ♪

♪ I'm falling down again... ♪

Hi, Christian Sutton?

- Yeah. - My name's Gina Kincaid.

- Um... - I don't want any.

♪ I'm not quite right, but I, I'm not broken ♪

♪ Just pick me up again ♪

Mr. Sutton, if you could just listen

to what I have to say!

♪ When I fall ♪

♪ Would you be around to break it ♪

♪ Fading out ♪

♪ I really think that I can make it ♪

Hi.

♪ Yeah, it's all right ♪

Here you go, sweetie.

Now you're gonna listen.

♪ Are you listening? ♪

Finished!

Yeah!

Way to go, Don.

ETA on guests is 30 minutes.

Yep, the models will be here in ten.

Okay, champagne to the best employees I've ever had.

No, no, no, give me this.

The only employees I've ever had. To you.

I think we've earned our merit badges.

Yeah, I think you're right.

I'm gonna go say bye, okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Whoo-hoo!

Whoa! Yeah!

Keep it pouring.

Yeah?

- To Donna Martin... - What? Where?

You are so completely fired.

The limo we rented for the models is stuck in traffic

on the 101... with the models.

The people from New York just got here.

Should I show them to their seats?

Oh...

What?

Does an aneurysm hurt?

It's under control. Come here, guys.

What's wrong?

Oh, my God.

What do you want to do?

Look, Matt...

Noah?

♪ When you cross the street ♪

♪ You never look in both directions, yeah ♪

♪ You move to your own beat, oblivious of my obsession ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ And it breaks my heart to know ♪

♪ You and me may never be the lucky ones, baby ♪

♪ I'm walking on the coals ♪

♪ I know I gotta move before I burn ♪

♪ Move before I, oh... ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby ♪

♪ Know when to stop ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby, know when to... ♪

Oh, Steve, go wait in there. Go wait in there.

Okay, David, you're up next.

Fix your collar.

Matt, you have one more outfit on the rack in there, okay?

You look good, buddy.

Okay, we have to change for the finale.

Geez!

I'm sorry we're running so late.

Yeah, I don't want to go anymore.

We can just go tomorrow.

No, I mean ever.

I just spent the entire day

being completely ignored by you.

Just go home and I'll call you, okay?

I'd rather do this in person.

What?

Break up.

You're still in love with Donna.

♪ You know I got to move before I burn ♪

♪ Move before I, oh... ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby ♪

♪ Know when to stop ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby ♪

♪ Know when to stop ♪

♪ Ooh, where you're walking, baby ♪

♪ I can see... ♪

I'm sorry about before.

I know.

♪ And keep me out of this ♪

♪ Now you know... ♪

Looks like it worked out pretty well, don't you think?

Except your cumberbund's still upside down.

Seriously.

I think we took an impossible situation

and we made it work.

You and I should do the same thing.

You think what we have is impossible?

Okay, bad choice of words.

You and I should do the right thing.

Janet...

I want to be a dad.

And I want to be a husband.

Excuse me?

We should get married.

Wha-wha...?

Um, are you sure about this,

because I can't handle another about-face.

I'm absolutely positive.

Well, then yeah, we should get married.

Bravo.

I think the show went really well.

Thanks. And I'm sorry for jumping all over you.

I'm sorry, I should have told you where I was at with that.

Hey, we're going to go check out the review of the Chronicle,

so do you want to come with us?

- We're gonna get breakfast. - Oh, I already ate.

Well, is there anything you need while we're out?

Uh, maybe a tranquillizer.

Steve and I are getting married.

Congratulations!

Tell us every detail. Did he get down on one knee?

- No. - Where's the ring?

Oh, um, well, we still have to pick it out.

- Oh. - Where did it happen?

Well, it was just a spur-of-the-moment thing

during the show.

It was just a good practical proposal.

I knew he'd come through.

It's like your whole life is wrapped up

with a big red bow.

I just hope he doesn't feel strangled by it.

No, there's no way.

I'm so happy for you.

Thank you.

All right, well, we'll plan it later.

Bye.

See you later, Mrs. Sanders.

Dropping this off for Dylan McKay.

Uh, that won't be necessary.

You know, you're, uh, you're shortchanging someone

that could really use the chance.

Mister...?

David Silver. Graduated in '97.

Well, alumni recommendations, Mr. Silver,

should be in written, not oral, form.

Besides, our classes are at capacity...

My-my freshman year at C.U., I was, uh,

I was working the graveyard shift at the radio station.

I was sleeping through classes

and doing stuff that I still regret.

Before I know it, I'm two research papers behind.

So I'm thinking, you know, I'll drop the classes.

And Dylan shows up at my front door

with a stack of books from the library,

and, uh, says...

he says that, uh, he doesn't hang with quitters.

And he stayed,

for three days, until I finished.

Look, I appreciate...

Somewhere between then and now, Dylan turned into what he hated.

He's been through hell and he's going to appreciate

this a lot more than the pimply-faced freshman

whose parents are forcing him to come.

You know, I think you get him

back on track, he'd be unstoppable.

Anyway,

the essay's great.

You should give it a read before you throw it away.

"Except for a cavalcade of lummoxes passing as models,

"Now Wear This reopening made a splash.

"Kelly Taylor and Donna Martin are two up-and-comers

who are here to stay."

Sutton's drink must have been spiked.

He never drools like this.

Now all we need are the thumbs-up

from the New York buyers.

They're supposed to call Donna later today.

Here you go.

For services rendered.

May I be candid?

You have killer publicist in your blood.

Thank you, I think.

Think about this.

Our company has an opening. Interested?

If you had asked me two days ago, maybe,

but, for now, I'm happy here.

Our loss.

Mm. Have you seen my players book?

No.

I could have sworn it was in my purse.

Must have left it in the car.

Ciao.

- Hi. - Bye.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- And you're smiling. - Mm-hmm.

- Closure feels good. - Mm-hmm.

And a... add a little dash of success.

No more feeling trapped?

No.

Well, how about now?

No.

How about... now?

Mm-mm.

Nice to see you again.

Thanks for your help.

- Yeah. - Oh, and by the way,

good luck with your little fitness venture.

Well, thank you.

Got a major leak going on down here.

Can you hand me that monkey wrench, please?

- Thanks. - Steve, the only tool

you know how to use is the Yellow Pages.

Well, that was before I bought

that how-to book.

I'm gonna brush up on my handyman skills.

That's not bad for a future father and husband, huh?

Steve...

I'm turning down your proposal.

- What? - Marriage should be about love,

not duty, you know?

And... although your asking me was the perfect thing to do,

I can't help feeling like it was for the wrong reason.

You accepted.

You looked me right in the eye and said yes.

Because I'm scrambling

- for anything stable. - I don't get it.

I put my best foot forward, and you push me away.

That's my point exactly,

is I don't want to push anything.

- You know? I'm confused. - And finally, I'm not.

Let's get married.

Steve, I said no.

Please respect that.

I can't win with you, can I?

Steve...

Just go.

Go.

Bad day?

Been worse.

I think I got something for that.

- Hey. - Hey.

New York buyers didn't come through, huh?

Yeah. Too, um, similar to a collection they already had.

- I'm sorry. - Thanks.

So, where's Cherise?

Well, we, um...

we sort of broke up.

- Really? - Yeah.

You want some company?

Yeah.

All right.

Thanks.

Hey.

You know who called me today?

That idiot, Lecksis, from the admissions office...

he says I got in.

- Hm. - He also said...

some pesky kid kept stopping by on my behalf.

Yeah? Well, don't get too misty.

If that's the way you want it.

"I slide by because I can."

Where'd you get my essay?

Made myself a copy; it makes a great bookmark.

"I blow through people, I cheat myself,

"and the only outcome after four years

"is sitting here thinking up lies

"that'll persuade you to let me in.

"I can't, so here's the truth.

"College won't fix what's wrong, but it'll get me closer.

"I'm out of options,

"I'm open to anything,

and I'm ready to contribute."

Why don't you show us all you weren't lying.