03x16 - Silver Shadows

[bunniefuu]

How much do you think it's worth?

I think our money problems are gonna go away.

He's an old man. He doesn't know what he's doing.

He knows exactly what he's doing.

With a cute guy like Larry hanging around..

...what are you up to with Andrew Douglas?

[instrumental music]

How sweet of you to bring Larry.

Hello, Abby.

Andrew Douglas, this is Larry Wilson.

How do you do, sir?

Mr. Douglas, a pleasure to meet you.

I happen to be very interested in Larry

and he belongs to me.

Well, it was just a friendly gesture.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[mellow music]

- Excuse me. - Hmm?

Would you try this on for me, please?

I'm sorry, I don't work here.

I know, but you're the right size.

[chuckles] Alright.

- Well, what size is it? - It's a four.

Good guess.

[music continues]

I like the color.

What do you think?

Um, I like it.

But?

Much better, huh?

More your style?

Well..

[music continues]

[both chuckle]

Is it for your, uh, wife or your girlfriend?

- My mother. - You're kidding.

You can't give that to your mother.

Why not? I told you, you're the same size.

[chuckles]

[male #1 on intercom] 'Joe, report to the service area.'

[indistinct chatter]

What? That's the way I feel.

Because no caffeine, no sugar,

no salt, nothing fried, nothing fat.

When the list is done, there's nothing left.

Well, what do you live on?

Chili dogs.

[indistinct announcement]

- Thanks, Larry. - Goodnight, Abby.

- About 8:00? - I'll be there.

Nice to see you again, Mr. Douglas, Henry.

You still have the best mechanics

in this state, Mrs. Fairgate.

Hi, Karen.

Oh, hi.

Uh, who's that?

Oh, that's my sister-in-law, Abby Cunningham.

Oh.

Why, do you know her?

I do. I did.

I mean, she reminds me of someone.

[indistinct announcement]

[sighs] We need another $20,000.

$20,000?

It's one thing after another, isn't it?

- 'Joe, report to the services.' - Bye.

Goodbye. Thanks.

[tools clanking]

[car door closes]

[whirring]

Look, we should have figured on more snags

when we went into this methanol thing.

It's a new technology.

I'm gonna have to tell Pete to shut down the still

for a while until we can raise the extra cash.

Well, I-I don't think you should call him, Gary.

Abby, wait till I tell you about your latest conquest.

Later, Karen.

Look, Gary, if we shut down..

Andrew Douglas, the great silent movie director.

Oh, yeah?

I would be thrilled too.

[birds chirping]

[engine whirring]

You know, I saw that earlier..

Mrs. Cunningham?

- Yes. - Um, would you, please?

Huh?

- Hello, Mrs. Cunningham. - Hello.

My name is Andrew Douglas.

I wonder if you'd do something for me.

[chuckles] Well, I, um, I don't know.

Would you put this on?

[chuckling] What do you know?

This is the second time today

I've been asked to model something.

Please?

Alright.

- Help her, Henry. - Yes, sir. Allow me.

Here, honey, would you hold that?

Oh, yes. You look so much like Terry.

Terry Clarington.

- That was her necklace. - Oh.

I saw you at the showroom this afternoon.

The resemblance was so remarkable

I had to see how you looked in it.

- Beautiful, just as she did. - Thank you.

She was a silent screen star, the star, I should say

long before you were born.

[chuckles]

Alright, Henry.

Oh, your necklace.

After seeing it on you,

I couldn't possibly put it back in the dark again.

- You must keep it. - Oh, no, I couldn't do that.

Thank you so much. Let's go, Henry.

Thank you.

[car engine revving]

[birds chirping]

- That's so pretty, mom. - Good Lord.

[crickets chirping]

[soft music]

The chats look elevated, Abby.

[clinking]

[exhales]

Let's see.

What do I know about you? Not much.

[exhales] You have a mother and you're new in town.

That's about it.

I'm 42 years old

an engineer, and I travel a lot.

- Your turn. - Mmm.

Stick to the little things.

Like, are you moody?

You take cream in your coffee?

- Hate junk mail? - All of the above.

Interested in 42 year old engineers who travel a lot?

All of the above.

[music continues]

Cam, these roses are wonderful.

More water, Gunga Din.

Okay.

Ooh, wow. What's all this?

That must have been some date you had last night.

[chuckles] Don't ask.

They're not from Larry.

- They're from Andrew Douglas. - Hmm.

He's sending a car for me this afternoon for tea.

- Are you gonna go? - Are you kidding?

[instrumental music]

[engine whirring]

[birds chirping]

We, uh, redid this room in 1926

and, uh, had her portrait painted by Gilberti.

[Abby] 'Oh, she was gorgeous.'

Gilberti gave her a little help.

I'm afraid I'm nowhere near as attractive.

Oh, yes, you are, and you know it.

All you have to do is smile and the world is your oyster.

She has such, such a sweetness, such warmth.

Um, Gilberti gave her some help there too.

[chuckling] I thought you said you loved her.

I was crazy about her.

She was a fantastic woman.

She could open up your soul and climb inside

and make you feel wonderful.

[Andrew] 'She could also stir up more trouble than Lupe Vélez'

and Pola Negri combined.

Well, I hope you don't think that I like to stir up trouble.

Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute.

Hold it right there.

Ooh.

[instrumental music]

Ah! How the camera would love you.

It would ravish those eyes and tell the truth about you.

Well, I can see a girl can't keep secrets from you.

Well, she shouldn't want to.

[both laugh]

Oh, just like old times, isn't it, Terry?

[Abby chuckles]

Andrew, I'm not Terry,

Huh?

Well, I didn't say Terry.

Did I?

Oh...senile old fool?

No.

Um, come on, aren't you gonna show me

the rest of the house?

Oh, sure, sure.

- Let's go see this solarium. - Alright.

I'm sorry, she's gone for the day.

- How do you like that? - I have no opinion on it.

Last night, she told me I needed a new car

and said if I didn't buy one here, today

she'd break my teeth.

[chuckles] And with the cost of dental care..

- Car is cheaper. - Well, she'll be back tomorrow.

Well, I have my teeth to think of, you know.

[laughing] Okay.

- How about, uh, this one? - Oh, no, not that one.

Tell you what I'm gonna do.

Ignore the sticker price on this one.

It's accurate.

[laughs]

Now why don't you sit there then you can pour.

Oh, I'd be delighted.

I take one lump.

I've never seen anything quite like this.

It's a wedding gift from Jack Barrymore

as a matter of fact.

Is that the same as John Barrymore?

[Andrew] 'Very same.'

Am I name dropping?

No, just a little, but it's alright.

I love it.

Uh..

Thank you very much, Henry.

[Andrew] 'That'll do. Mrs. Cunningham will pour.'

'But look at him hanging around.'

If he had wings, he'd be circling overhead

like a buzzard.

Uh, Henry, I'd like some lemon, if you don't mind.

As I was saying..

...we made our money in the years

when you could keep it, and we were lucky in real estate.

But, uh..

[tea trickling]

What? What's wrong?

I was thinking of Terry.

What happened to her?

Cracked up in Laurel Canyon, driving too fast, as usual.

I'm sorry.

That must have been awful for you.

We played God, you see.

Made a contest out of giving presents.

"More lavish than thou," we'd say.

But I knew as a director that my career would last longer.

I-I thought everything..

I mean, all this, I'd leave everything to her.

But...here I am.

And it does my heart good to see you here.

Oh, thank you.

I seem to have brought him back to life.

At least that's what he says.

I'll tell you, Karen, it was a thrill.

There I was pouring tea from a silver service

given to him by Jack Barrymore.

The China was a wedding present from Douglas Fairbanks

[chuckles] and Mary Pickford.

There were pictures of him with Babe Ruth

and two different presidents.

[indistinct announcements]

I'm sorry if I sound star struck.

- It's just I'm star struck. - Terrific.

And here's something that's gonna make you feel even better.

- What's this? - Commission.

While you were out being star struck yesterday

your friend Larry came in and bought a car.

- You're kidding. - Mm-mm.

So with a cute guy like Larry hanging around

what are you up to with Andrew Douglas?

Up to?

Do I have to be up to something?

Yes.

How much do you think it's worth?

I don't know exactly, but a heck of a lot more than $20,000.

So, uh, if worse comes to worse..

Well, it always does in this business, doesn't it?

I don't think we should worry about money right now.

I think our money problems are gonna go away, real soon.

You talking about that old movie director?

Yeah, as a potential investor.

I don't like it. He's an old man

He doesn't know what he's doin'.

Oh, don't kid yourself.

He knows exactly what he's doing.

Guys like that don't mess with anything but AAA bonds

and blue chip stocks.

Well, he's messing with me.

Maybe that's what you don't like.

[instrumental music]

Anyway, it's all very proper and decent.

It seems that meeting me has meant everything to him

and if he can help us out a little bit

well, meeting him is gonna mean a lot to me.

Here we go, and a hop, shuffle, step

and a hop, shuffle, step.

♪ And away we'll go ♪

♪ Oh off we're gonna shuffle ♪

♪ Shuffle off the Buffalo ♪

♪ Da da da da ♪♪

[cheering]

Larry's teaching us to soft shoe.

And he has real magic in his feet.

Well, ladies, you're the best pupils I ever had.

Oh, so you're a dance instructor too?

Was, and only for a short time.

Yeah, on a cruise ship.

Well, I'm impressed.

Come on, Olivia, let's see you and me practice our dance steps

in the kitchen.

What about the tango?

- Well, Larry said.. - Come on.

Larry wants to talk to your mama.

♪ Off, we're gonna shuffle ♪

♪ Shuffle off the Buffalo ♪♪

I hope you don't mind my showing up like this.

Oh, no, not at all.

Good.

- I think they'd come back. - Right.

Anyway, I came to ask you to the theater.

A client of mine gave me a couple of tickets

to the musical at the Almonds.

- When? - Tonight.

- Oh, no. - Another date?

No, not a date date. Just that, uh..

There's this elderly gentleman there.

Ah-ha.

Oh, no, no, no, not a sugar daddy.

It's just I promised I'd visit him

a-a-and I can't disappoint him.

[smacks lips] Well..

- Can I have a rain check? - I'll call you.

- When? - Soon.

[chuckles]

Come on. I'll walk you to the car.

Okay.

[laughs]

- Two times, right? - Perfect, perfect, perfect.

[laughs]

[instrumental music]

Will you call me tomorrow at the office?

You've got it.

[dog barking]

- Promise. - I promise.

- Bye, Abby. - Bye.

[engine starts]

[engine whirring]

[music continues]

[birds chirping]

[dog barking]

[car door closes]

[engine starts]

[Abby] 'Karen.'

Karen, what was that all about?

- With Larry? - Yes, Larry.

Don't act so surprised.

Well, you couldn't go to the theater, so he asked me.

- And you're going? - Does it bother you?

You're damn right it does.

Look, I happen to be very interested in Larry

and he belongs to me.

[chuckles] Oh, well, it was just a friendly gesture.

[birds chirping]

I-I'm sorry, but I already said yes.

[music continues]

Bye.

[reel whirring]

[Abby groaning]

[sighs]

A very nice hat she's wearing, you'll notice.

[chuckles] It's so cute.

I guess you can guess, uh, how it'll turn out.

I think so.

You see her sense of comedy.

Oh, yeah. It's wonderful.

That's about it.

- It's the end. - Oh..

Alright, lights, please.

[sighs]

[chuckles] Well, does it hold up?

Oh, dear. Yes, it was wonderful.

Really. I loved it.

- And Terry? - Oh, she was adorable.

I can see why you fell in love with her.

Mr. Douglas. I, uh, really must insist--

Oh, don't insist, Henry.

It's so bad for the gallbladder.

[Abby laughs]

Oh, thank you.

You see, Henry, I still need an audience.

[chuckling] I feel better tonight than I've felt since..

- Mm. - Mr. Douglas, please..

People, Henry, that's what's been missing.

We haven't entertained since

well, don't even remind me how long.

But now we have the reason for a party.

I want to introduce Abby to our crowd.

I want them to see her.

And we'll have music and dancing

and empty out the wine cellar.

[chuckles]

And the one essential ingredient is, is Jack.

So find out when Jack can make it and then get a hold of Gary

and Lupe and Chaplin.

Oh, wait till you meet Charlie.

[Andrew] 'Everything you ever read about him'

is completely right and completely wrong.

You'll see. You'll fall in love with him because he's..

Um..

Wait a minute, is Charlie in Switzerland or?

Oh.

Oh.

Oh, I'm sorry, Abby.

My mind does that.

It's alright. Don't apologize.

Mr. Douglas, you really should be in bed, you know?

The doctor said that it was important--

Don't tell me what the doctor said.

You know, he should have taken his medication

and been in bed at 6 o'clock. Now it's almost 10:00.

The doctor was very specific.

Leave her alone and get out of here!

I swear I'll fire you or clobber you or both.

Get out!

Andrew.

[exhales]

Doctor was specific.

The hell do I care about Doctor's orders?

If I ignore them, I'll be dead in a month.

If I follow them, I'll live for 30 days.

I'm sure if, if you took care of yourself, you--

[Andrew] 'Don't try to handle me.'

Terry couldn't run my life, and neither can you.

And don't be so sure. I know what's going on in here.

Damn little of what's left is going fast.

[somber music]

[sighs] Don't look so sorrowful, little dove?

[Andrew] 'It's been a long, full life'

and it should have closed down years ago.

I guess it lost its luster when Terry died.

But I'm very glad that you're here to brighten things up.

[chuckles] I'm glad to.

And you'll come again if I promise not to flip out?

[chuckling] Anytime you want.

I think there's still time

to put a, a little of that luster back.

Oh, I hope so.

I always hated nighttime endings.

I like to fade out in bright sunshine.

[music continues]

Like your smile.

So that's how come a lady like me is running a dealership.

And I've been talking nonstop for 20 minutes.

- Well, it's good talk. - And you're a good listener.

Thank you. It's part of my job.

What, making ladies talk about themselves?

Asking questions, listening to people.

Oh, well, I know you're not a priest.

So you're either a psychiatrist or a teacher.

- Or a what? - I'm an engineer.

Funny, you don't look like an engineer.

- Oh, no? - 'No.'

Engineers are stolid, conservative, married.

It's funny, Abby didn't have any trouble believing me.

- I believe you. - Quite a woman, Abby.

That she is.

You two must be quite close, living across the way

working together.

This private charity of hers, this elderly gentleman..

Larry?

Yeah.

I'm a little tired.

Oh, I'm sorry.

That's okay.

Alright, I'm on my way.

- Uh, I'll call you. - Alright.

And next time, I promise we won't talk about Abby.

- Night. - Night.

[instrumental music]

Junk.

[scoffing]

$10 million worth of junk.

Oh, this doesn't look like junk to me.

It's yours.

Everything's junk when you have nobody to share it with.

And all my friends are gone.

No, I meant it. Keep the vase.

It's Ming.

John Gilbert used to pitch pennies at it

trying to break it.

You know all your friends aren't gone.

What about me? I'm a friend, aren't I?

Well, that's sweet.

You're more a symbol of the problem

than the solution to it.

You came into my orbit looking like Terry, with a charm

and vitality that won't stop.

One of the few today who could hold her own in our crowd

but...our crowd's gone.

I've no one to show you off to.

Except Erich Von Stroheim here.

And he stopped thinking about gayety, good company

and romance when he had his gallstones removed.

[instrumental music]

When was it, Henry, '67, '68?

Believe me, he could tell you the date

the hour and the brand name of the scalpel.

That was the highlight of his life, that operation.

- Andrew, you know what? - Hmm.

We could still have that party.

Maybe you can't introduce me to your friends

but I can introduce you to mine

and, oh, they'll love you.

Come on, say you'll do it. You won't have to do anything.

I'll take care of it all.

Come on.

[music continues]

[chuckles]

Are you against having the party, Henry?

Not at all.

Then it's just me you're against?

I have no opinion at all about you, Mrs. Cunningham.

He doesn't treat you very well, does he?

Oh, after 40 years, I don't react to every nuance.

But you expect to be rewarded for 40 years of humiliation

don't you?

Well..

That I could be a threat to your inheritance, couldn't I?

- No. - No?

I don't know, in just a few short days

he's given me a diamond necklace, a Ming vase.

At this rate, I could very well--

I, uh, don't begrudge Mr. Douglas

the pleasure of giving, uh, whatever, vases

what-nots in his final days.

I'll tell you what, Henry, why don't you put this back

in Mr. Douglas's room?

I couldn't accept such an opulent gift.

No, take the gift.

And take the others that he's up to give you

in the coming days.

Because it's all you're going to get.

Believe me.

[ominous music]

We'll see about that, Henry.

We'll see.

[insects chirping]

[intro music]

[male narrator] "Knots Landing" will continue.

[intro music]

Honey, I know how you feel about Abby

but, uh, look, this could be fun for you.

[Gary] 'The guy's got a lot of money, and Abby says'

he might be willing to invest in our methanol company.

I know, I know, it's another one of Abby's schemes

but look, if the guy meets us, and likes us

and trusts us, well, it just might make the difference.

I should think anybody would jump at the chance

to go to a party at Andrew Douglas's house.

Besides, it'll be a lot of fun.

He knew every movie star that ever was.

And you hear Abby tell us his house is like a museum.

He's kind of a...crabby old guy

but, well, I don't know, you might enjoy meeting him.

Oh, when I was a girl back in Tennessee

I'd see everyone in Andrew Douglas's pictures

sit through 'em all day long.

Look, it's up to you.

You don't have to go.

But...well, it would mean a lot to me if you did.

And Andrew Douglas's movies were so romantic..

...and cry..

Oh, I'd need three hankies.

So, um, what do you think?

Well, I don't know what you're making such a fuss about.

- I'd love to go. - Really?

Well, I knew Knots Landing was close to Hollywood

but I never dreamed I'd meet Andrew Douglas.

I think it's the first good idea

Abby's had in a long time.

I wonder if I should sing for him.

[clattering]

♪ In Dublin's vast city ♪

♪ Where the girls are so pretty ♪♪

[birds chirping]

[engine whirring]

Hi.

Richard, when I called to see if you'd be here

it was to make sure you wouldn't be.

You're not supposed to be here.

Well, there's a party tomorrow night at Andrew Douglas's.

I thought you might want to come.

Thanks, but no thanks.

Douglas has a fabulous estate.

I mean, you really ought to see it

just for professional reasons.

Might be on the market one of these days.

Why, is Abby planning on poisoning the old guy?

Oh, come on, it's a party.

You can dress up, see your friends, have a good time.

I'll pick you up around 7:00.

Richard, you and I are no longer an item.

We don't live together.

We don't sleep together

and we don't go to parties together.

We just have babies together.

I'm having this baby alone.

Alright, I'm not talking about the baby.

I'm talking about a party.

Why is it so important to you that I be there?

I just thought you'd get a kick out of it, that's all.

I thought we could talk in a pleasant, neutral atmosphere.

I mean, I thought you'd have a good time.

Forget it, it was a lousy idea.

[birds chirping]

Uh, tomorrow night? Oh, I can't. Uh, I'm going to a party.

[chuckles] I wish I could.

And maybe I can ask.

No, I-I can't.

Sunday?

Well, um, yeah, that, that sounds fine.

Okay, Larry. I-I'll see you then.

Buh-bye.

How about some crackers and cheese?

Karen, was that the fellow who, uh, asked you to the theater?

Mama.

Diana never cleans out the fridge.

He's wonderful lookin'.

[whirring]

Well, I guess you're gonna have to tell us about him.

He's an engineer and he's Abby's friend.

And she's furious with me for substituting for her

the other evening.

Does he want you to substitute again?

Well, he asked me out again.

Which is gonna make Abby even more furious.

For no reason, I mean, uh, I like him

he's nice and I like talking to him.

But?

But that's all, folks.

Except...I almost asked him to the party

until I realized Abby was throwing it.

Well, you should have.

Oh, mama, are you crazy?

Ask Abby's friend to a party that Abby is throwin'?

Well, he's not just Abby's friend, he's my friend too.

Just a friend.

Well, if that's true, then there's no reason

why you shouldn't invite him.

He's not a date either.

Oh, I'd love to see Abby's face.

Abby has nothing to do with this.

[Valene] 'But then what's your problem?'

- I love it. - Call him back.

You two are terrible.

Cut the cheese.

I'll cut the cheese.

[Valene chuckles]

[vintage swing music]

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, you knew Douglas Fairbanks?

I taught him fencing.

[Lilimae exclaims]

Uh, yes, I remember the night The Black Pirate opened

well, we were all startled with it.

What a circle.

[man whistling]

[indistinct chatter]

[music continues]

Well, look at you. What an entrance.

Terry couldn't have done it better herself.

Do I bring back memories?

Almost too many. You're sensational.

Come on, let's see if you can dance.

Oh, are you sure you should?

Positive.

If you think you can stand it.

Come on, let's you and me go dance.

- Yeah. Or hop a bunny. - Cut a rug.

I think we'll go.

[music continues]

[all applauding]

Oh, how about playing something slow

and old standard for old dad?

[indistinct chatter]

[slow jazz music]

Well, I have to hand it to you. Very clever.

This party, that outfit, the big entrance.

I wasn't trying to be clever.

Oh, look, kiddo, don't be embarrassed.

I love your cleverness.

The way you handed back that vase. Smart.

Terry was the same way, and it's okay, I love it.

And you too.

[laughs]

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

What a nice surprise.

How sweet of you to bring Larry.

Hello, Abby.

Andrew Douglas, this is Larry Wilson.

- How you do, sir? - Mr. Douglas.

- A pleasure to meet you. - Thank you.

- Nice of you to come. - Thank you.

Well, it's a shame to waste this nice music, isn't it?

Excuse us.

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

Hello.

I'm so glad you could come.

You look beautiful.

Thanks, Richard.

Excuse me.

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

- Ah. - Hi.

You see, you were wrong.

He's having the time of his life.

It'll probably k*ll him.

Well, that should suit you just fine, shouldn't it?

Well, after 40 years of taking his bad temper and abuse

uh, his death would be a blessing to me.

But, uh, not to you.

Henry, don't you think there should be enough here

for both of us?

[laughing] I don't think so.

No, he's committed enormous amounts to charity

and he's been living lavishly on the rest of it.

The house and the artwork alone should be worth--

Taxes. Taxes.

I'll be astonished if there's more than million five.

And you want every last set of it, don't you?

Don't you?

[music continues]

I want what he chooses to give me.

[indistinct chatter]

[piano music]

Why don't you come over and join us.

Uh, I'm not really in the mood.

You know, Gary, I'm doing this as much

for you and Pete as I am for myself.

It just doesn't seem right.

You're not jealous, are you?

[indistinct chatter]

[chuckles] Right.

[billiard ball clattering]

[music continues]

[mellow music]

Do you know it's almost 2:00 a.m.?

You're incredible.

So are you.

You know, when you walked into my life, I was a goner.

Poor old Andy, they had already written my obit.

And look at me, dancing until 2:00

talking until I chased everybody home.

You didn't chase anybody home.

They were thrilled to be here with you.

They were fascinated with you.

They loved you.

That's the way I feel about you.

Oh, Abby, there hasn't been anyone

I've wanted to talk to like this..

...in years.

And I'm so grateful.

[music continues]

I just can't describe it.

But I can show it.

I'm of sound mind and disposition.

And you'll see.

Mm.

- Ah, one more record. - Oh, no, no, no.

Wait a minute, y-y-you've had enough, I'm afraid.

- One more number, then. - Oh, come on.

Who's going to pick you up off the floor when you collapse?

Now quit telling me what to do.

I'm just trying to remind you--

The nag patrol, sitting hen society

where is your beak and feathers?

I-I just wanna be sure that you aren't--

Alright, Henry.

Please drive the lady home

before she begins laying eggs.

I don't understand what I did.

Just go. Thank you very, very much.

I can put myself to bed as I have for the past 150 years.

[Andrew] 'There's never been any time..'

[door opens]

[door closes]

[Abby sighing]

Well, I don't know what brought that on.

Uh, I just wanted to make sure he went to bed

before he wore himself out completely.

[tense music]

[dialing]

Richard, hi, it's Abby.

Listen, I just got a call from Henry.

Yeah, Andrew's had an attack.

They don't expect him to live.

[breathing deeply] Yeah, well, um..

He wants to see me.

A-and I'd appreciate it if you'd come along.

Okay. Thanks.

Bye.

[knocking on door]

- Hi. - Hi, how're you doing?

- Good. Yeah. - Are you ready?

I just passed Abby in her car going the other way.

- Oh? - We waved.

- So shall we go? - Um, Larry.

Come sit down here for a minute.

Yes?

I think we have to talk.

- Any particular subject? - Abby.

I think she's still interested in you.

[chuckles] How flattering.

She doesn't...understand our relationship.

We're friends.

Well, I know that and-and you know that

but...Abby thinks..

[sighing] You know..

...I'm not so sure I care what Abby thinks.

[instrumental music]

Come on, it's a beautiful day.

If I know a place at the beach that serves cracked crab.

You like cracked crabs?

Oh, I love cracked crabs.

Let's guess some then.

- What's the date? - Well, the tenth.

Yeah.

Hang on to this.

- Is that Abby? - Hi.

You folks better clear out.

I want to talk to my girlfriend.

Well, make it short.

Come on over here and sit down where I can see you.

You sure you wanna see me?

You almost threw me out last night.

[chuckling] I threw Terry out every other week.

[sighs]

You're impossible.

Oh, move a little to the left.

I want some backlight on your hair.

I didn't even have a chance to put on any makeup.

It doesn't matter.

You're so beautiful.

Doesn't mean a thing.

[groaning]

[somber music]

Andrew?

[breathing heavily]

I...wrote the codicil to the will like I said I would.

[sighing] You didn't have to do that.

I love you for yourself. I really don't want your money.

It's a false protest, kid.

'I want you to have it.'

And you want it.

Am I right?

[music continues]

As always.

[chuckling]

[sighs]

Oh.

[coughs]

Trick with a scene like this is..

...create suspense.

Will the old geezer live...or die?

That's enough talk about that.

Trouble is, if you have him die..

...exhibitors scream..

...too downbeat.

You can't sell tickets in Peoria.

[music continues]

[Andrew] 'If it's a miracle cure..'

...the critics say "sentimental mush."

I hold with the critics.

Let's go for the miracle cure.

That's right.

Good.

[exhales]

♪ Share my dreams ♪

♪ I love you ♪♪

[indistinct singing]

[tense music]

[sobbing]

[somber music]

Can I give you something to help you sleep?

No, thanks.

Well, goodnight.

Sorry.

Oh, I imagine she should have this.

[rustling]

"I, Andrew L. Douglas, being sound mind

"hereby add this holographic codicil to my will.

One of my estates committed to the motion picture."

Um, blah, blah, blah.

"The remainder is to go to my faithful servant, Henry.

"Now, I bequeath half of that

"to the woman who has brought me so much real joy

the lovely, beautiful and charming Terry Clarington."

Terry Clarington? He meant me.

Yeah, 'cause Terry Clarington's been dead for years.

She's the one that I looked like

he used to call me by her name.

The will says "Of sound mind," doesn't it?

Yes it does.

Does an old man of sound mind confuse a young living woman

with one that's been dead for 50 years?

He was old, his mind was not..

[instrumental music]

[chuckles]

[sighs]

[whirring]

[insects chirping]

[mellow music]

[insects chirping]

Not your night, is it?

Sorry, about everything.

[sighing] Thanks, Richard.

You wanna come in for a drink?

No.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

[somber music]

[engine whirring]

[insects chirping]

[keys clinking]

[switch clicking]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[ending theme]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]