04x14 - And Teddy Makes Three

[bunniefuu]

Would you do me the honor being my wife?

You quit, we hired another person--

No, no, no, I didn't quit.

We had an argument, I said a couple of things I didn't mean.

It's over, Kenny.

I'm afraid to say yes because..

...I want it so badly.

- Do you wanna know the truth? - Gary.

When are you going to wake up and see what you're doing?

One day Abby will do it to you, just like she's doing it to us.

- What? - Then I don't want it.

- Fine. - Fine with me too.

- Where's the ring? - You want it?

- Yeah. - Okay.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[bright music]

This one?

Look at this one.

[Mack] 'Maybe I'll get that one.'

[Valene] 'Oh, that's a tiara.'

- 'What?' - 'A tiara.'

Look, there's some more.

[music continues]

[Mack] 'Does it have to be a diamond?'

[Val] 'Of course, it does.'

'Hey, look at that one right here.'

[Mack] 'Yeah.'

[Val chuckles]

[Mack] 'Think it's big enough?'

What if it doesn't fit?

You'll bring it in and we'll size it for you.

What if she doesn't like it?

She'll come in and pick out one she does like.

- What if she says no? - Keep the receipt.

You'll get credit.

Now, she's not going to say no

and she's going to love it 'cause you gave it to her.

I'll take it.

An excellent choice.

[music continues]

This isn't easy.

Now I can see why I waited so long

to ask a woman to marry me.

Oh, come on, she's going to love it.

[Val] I'm so happy for you both.

[chuckles]

Why do you act like it's some dirty secret?

Honey, it's for your sake to save the embarrassment

when you have the ab*rtion.

I don't want an ab*rtion.

Chip, you may not be happy about this baby, but I am.

Ciji, any other time

and I would really be delirious about this, nut now..

What's wrong with now?

Lots of women have marriage and babies and careers.

[paper rustling] Sure, you know what that is?

That's the first two chapters to Val Ewing's new book.

That's the key to our future, right there in your hands.

Thornwell promised me a partnership

if I can deliver them.

The key to our future?

Yes, the key to our future.

I've gotten your career started now mine's just beginning.

And I cannot afford to be saddled down

with unnecessary responsibilities.

Actually, if you really love me, you might understand that.

Yeah, and if you really love me, you'd want this baby.

And you wouldn't only want to talk about it

when you're halfway out the door.

Wish me luck.

[sighs]

[thud]

Yeah, sure, lots of luck.

[instrumental music]

[seagull screeches]

[seagull screeches]

It sure feels funny going to

Ciji's first session without Kenny.

I know, honey, but Kenny wouldn't listen to reason.

He wanted complete control.

He treated every idea you had with contempt.

Yeah, I know, but it still feels strange.

Kenny forced you to make a decision between him and Munson

you bent over backwards to-to try and include him.

He was just too stubborn.

You're better off without him.

[sighs]

- Yeah. - Hey.

[clinks]

Isn't this exciting?

Ciji's first day on her first album

and you put it all together.

I'm so proud of you.

Sure you don't want to go with me?

Keep an eye on our investment.

[waves crash]

I'll leave that up to you.

I've got some other things to take care of.

[seagulls screech]

[waves crash]

[smacking lips]

- I'll see you. - Okay.

[Karen] I'm so glad you're here, I really am.

Did you honestly think

that I could pass through without seeing you?

No.

[chattering]

What?

[smirks]

You astound me.

Why?

Your resilience.

The last time I was in town

your guard was up every moment.

Every word, every move, every gesture seemed..

...measured.

I mean, I knew you were being strong

and I admired you for it, but, uh..

...I got to tell you, kid, I was a little worried.

About me?

Well, sure.

I mean it, for as long as I've known you, you've been bright

and bubbly and effervescent..

[inhales] ...spontaneous and impulsive.

Yeah, and it always got me into trouble.

Hey, don't knock it, that's what I fell in love with you for.

You know, when Sid died..

...I thought my whole life was over.

Couldn't imagine myself with anyone else.

[sighs]

And now?

Oh-oh!

So, there is somebody else.

Yeah, his name is Mack.

I want you to meet him. You remember Val?

Well, I invited them to join us for coffee.

You don't mind, do you? Say you don't mind.

No, I don't mind.

Good.

[upbeat music]

♪ I fell in love today ♪

♪ I never thought I'd feel this way ♪

♪ So tired of one night stands ♪

♪ Now I'm ready for new romance ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It's a story you know ♪

♪ I can't figure it out ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It's a story you know ♪

♪ You know what I'm talking about ♪

♪ Do you love me? ♪

♪ Do you want me? ♪

♪ Maybe it's crazy ♪

♪ Give it a chance ♪

♪ Think I like this new romance ♪

♪ It was only yesterday ♪

♪ Love felt so far away ♪

♪ Then your smile leads me to dance ♪

♪ Now I'm ready for new romance ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It's a story you know ♪

♪ I can't figure it out ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It's a story you know ♪

♪ What I'm talking about ♪

♪ Do you love me? ♪

♪ Do you want me? ♪

♪ Maybe it's crazy ♪

♪ Give it a chance ♪

♪ I think I like this new romance ♪♪

How'd it feel to you, Ciji?

It feels alright.

There's something in there that's bothering me.

I'm not quite sure what it is.

Right. I think that synthesizer is too busy.

Let's try it with just the rhythm track, okay?

Okay, great.

W-w-wait a minute, what's going on here?

We are recording.

And who the hell are you?

- Kenny, don't do this. - Don't do what?

Don't come here and make a scene.

A scene?

I thought I was producing this record.

You quit, we hired another--

No, no, no, I didn't quit.

We had a fight. Hey, Gary, what's going on here?

You know damn good and well what's going on.

You want it out, I let you out.

You made the decision.

We had an argument, I said a couple of things I didn't mean.

It's over, Kenny.

You've been trying to do this all along, haven't you?

You've been double dealing behind my back, Gary.

You've been plotting it--

Kenny, get the hell out of here.

And you, this is exactly

what you wanted from the start, isn't it?

You brought it on yourself because you wanted

everything your way, well, this is what it got you.

No, what you're saying is that

your word doesn't mean anything.

What I'm saying is that it's over with.

Don't you lis--

Hold it, wait a second.

Come on, let me talk to you.

What you want to do? Twist the knife a little more?

Oh, come on.

- You okay? - Yeah.

[instrumental music]

Let's go outside and talk.

[clinks on door]

- You okay? - Yeah.

Look...every once in a while

this kind of thing happens to everybody.

Nobody's ever questioned your talent.

I know you're good, I want you to come and work for me.

Salaried full time, huh? I told Gary.

What makes you think I want to work for you?

It's the best offer you can get.

Look, five minutes ago, I was partners

in my own record company.

I don't want to be a hired hand.

That was five minutes ago.

Yeah, well, this was my chance to be you, not to work for you.

Think about it.

I don't have to.

The conference is the best hope yet.

You're talking about a gathering of scientists

doctors, lawyers, politicians, all of them

completely committed to the reality of nuclear.

- But if it's only Americans-- - No, no, no, no.

There's Europeans, South Americans.

But for a bilateral freeze to work--

The Soviet Union is involved as well.

Oh.

The findings of the conference

will then be presented to the U.N.

Oh, what an exciting assignment.

I really envy you.

It's never too late to get involved, you know?

- Hi, Karen. - Hi.

Oh, hi. Mack.

Mack, I-I'd like you to meet my my old friend, Teddy Becker.

Teddy Becker, this is Mack McKenzie.

- How do you do? - And of course, you know, Val.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Nice seeing you. - Yeah.

We were-we were just talking about Teddy's work.

It's-it's fascinating.

[soft chuckle]

Well, what have you two been up to?

Oh, nothing fascinating.

[soft chuckle]

[instrumental music]

Aching emptiness should be so long..

...searched.

Aching emptiness should also searched

the need to be touched.

Touched by...what is it?

[murmurs]

[growls]

Need to be touched, need to be touched, need to be touched..

[paper rustling]

[music continues]

Mama.

Mama.

Valene, what's wrong?

The first two chapters of my book, where are they?

Well, where did you put them?

I put them right here, right here in this drawer.

Have you been reading them?

[scoffs] I wouldn't do that without your permission.

Oh, Valene.

Don't you think I learned my lesson?

Well, then where in the heck are they?

I mean, this is the whole beginning of my book.

Now, calm yourself.

Have you looked upstairs?

I don't need to look upstairs, mama.

- That's not where they are. - Or in the kitchen?

No, mama.

[crickets chirp]

Chip...did you happen to see any pages in my desk?

Valene, don't you go accusing him, too.

I'm not accusing him, mama.

I'm just trying to find out where they are.

Well, they-they must be here somewhere.

Here, I'll help you look for them.

Yeah.

You wouldn't look through my things now, would you?

[instrumental music]

- Valene? - Well?

Of course not.

Valene, relax, wherever they are, we'll find them.

[Karen] 'I knew Teddy before I even met Sid.'

'He was my first boyfriend.'

'Oh, I really grew up by knowing him.'

[groans]

When I was in college

all I ever cared about were boys and clothes.

I think Teddy just...he opened up a larger world to me.

And, God, it was exciting.

Peace rallies, ban the bombs, civil rights.

[soft clinks]

But you know...hey, I never told you this.

I was arrested once, I ended up in jail.

- Karen. - Oh, I'm sorry.

You said you want to talk to me about something.

sh**t.

- Um.. - Go on.

[clears throat] I bought you something today.

You're kidding.

[laughs]

And I hope you like it.

I haven't really been, uh..

[mimics pop]

[soft music]

It's beautiful.

If it doesn't fit, we can have it fixed.

Oh.

Karen..

...would you do me the honor of being my wife?

[sighs]

Mack..

Would you?

[music continues]

There are so many... considerations.

- I know. - I mean, the kids..

They're just-it's a big step for them, they..

I mean, they're part of this, we..

...we'd have to... talk to them about it.

Absolutely.

Well?

Probably.

[music continues]

- Probably? - Yeah.

[scoffs]

I was hoping for a yes.

I think I... I could handle a no, but..

[clears throat]

I don't know how to handle the probably.

Oh, I'm sorry, I mean, it's just

it really is a lot more complicated than it seems.

- It is. - Oh, no, no.

- Because.. - It's not complicated.

- But you.. - It's simple.

See you either love me or you don't.

If you love me, it's yes, if you don't love me, it's no.

[music continues]

- Do you love me? - Yes.

See? It's simple.

So we marry, right?

Probably.

Probably, now what the hell does she mean by probably, huh?

She's a pretty strong minded woman.

How come she can't make up her own mind?

Well...i-it's a big step.

You don't think I know it's a big step, huh?

I've never been married before.

Believe me, I know it's a big step.

Okay, okay, well..

...I'm sure she was just overwhelmed.

Overwhelmed? Sure, she was overwhelmed.

She was so overwhelmed she said probably.

She probably meant no and didn't have the guts to say it.

Oh, come on, no, I don't think that's it.

- How do you know? - Well, because I know Karen.

When she means no, she says no.

Well, then what does she mean when she says probably?

She means that she just needs a little more time

to get used to the idea.

[doorbell dings] Probably.

And what am I supposed to do when she makes up her own mind?

Huh? I'm sort of a one proposal kind of guy.

I don't think I can go through this again, Val.

I know, I was..

Val, I have to talk to you.

- Hi. - Hi.

I was just leaving, did you sleep well?

- Yes. - Good.

I didn't. Excuse me.

[thud]

- He's mad. - Mm-hmm.

[Val] Well, see, I was with him when he bought the ring.

And he was just so- so nervous and-and so excited

that I-I think he feels a little bit let down.

[clicks tongue]

I asked the kids what they felt

about Mack and I getting married.

[Valene] 'Yeah?'

I told them to...lay their feelings on the table.

To be completely upfront

with any difficulties they'd have with the idea.

Yeah, and?

And they had no problem with it at all.

They really thought it was a terrific idea.

Even Diana came around.

Well, then, Karen, what is your problem?

Oh, I don't know what the problem is.

[sighs]

Me, I'm the problem.

[soft chuckle]

I mean, there's a part of me that

really likes being on my own.

Making my own decisions, testing my own strength.

[breathes deeply]

And then there's a..

[soft music]

...there's a part of me that really wants to be married.

Share life, make a home.

Have some of the things I had with Sid.

[soft music]

I don't know, maybe I'm..

...I'm afraid to say yes because..

...I want it so badly.

I'm afraid I'm saying yes to a dream.

I don't think that you would be.

I think your real problem is you're just afraid

that all this is too good to be true.

[soft grunts]

[seagull screeches]

[inhales sharply]

[groans]

[rattling]

[waves crash]

[groans]

I, uh, just got off the phone with Munson.

He tells me you and Kenny had quite a scene.

Yeah.

[chuckles]

I tell you, leave it to Kenny, boy.

[stammers]

Leave it to him to show up.

What do you have to do with that guy? Send him a letter?

You know why he showed up, don't you?

To make you feel guilty.

He's such a manipulator.

[exhales deeply]

I know, he wouldn't give an answer.

Of course, not. He wanted you to pay all the bills

while he had all the control.

[heavy breaths]

He's always thought you were a soft touch.

I mean, you found Ciji.

You handed her to him on a platter.

You set him up in business. You even made him a partner.

And then...he has the nerve to accuse you of betraying him.

[Abby sighs]

So how come I'm the one that feels guilty?

[waves crash]

Because you're a decent guy.

And that's exactly what Kenny's playing on.

He doesn't realize that you can't be manipulated anymore.

Once you make a decision, now...it's made.

[inhales deeply]

[waves crash]

You, uh...you gonna be through soon?

[chuckles]

Yeah. Let me take a shower, okay?

[heavy breaths]

Don't bother.

[waves crash]

- Oh, you know.. - Oh, looks like your mom.

- Oh, hi, mom. - Hi.

- Hi, oh! - Need any help from me?

- Thank you, Chip. - Oh.

[sighs]

[paper rustling]

- Hi. - Hi.

I just had a wonderful lunch with your daughter.

Oh, good.

Oh, mom, Teddy told me all about the conference

he's attending, and he invited Chip and I

to go tonight to the closing dinner.

- Oh. - Yeah.

And we might be able

to wrangle an invite for your mom.

Yeah, we really are now.

All the English and French ambassadors are gonna be there

and delegates from all around the world.

Oh, and Chip started his new job today, and he says

that with Thornwell's PR firm behind him, he can get

all sorts of publicity for Teddy's conference.

Isn't that exciting?

Will you slow down?

I-I think what she's trying to say..

...is that we all had a wonderful lunch..

...and that I think her boyfriend is terrific.

The man has taste.

Anything else I can do for you, Mrs. Fairgate?

Well, I guess you can accept my congratulations

for your first day of work.

Soon I'll be able to treat your daughter

in the manner she insists on becoming accustomed to.

Oh, he's such a tease.

[sighs]

All adults into the other room.

Could she possibly mean me?

[laughs]

I wish for once she would mean me.

[smacking lips]

- She is really growing up. - Yeah.

Listen, she's not gonna be around

this house very much longer.

And she is clearly crazy about the guy.

And he is obviously a young man very much on the rise.

Mack asked me to marry him.

[paper rustling]

- Oh, he did, huh? - Yep.

Last night, the proposal, the ring, everything.

[thud]

And what did you say?

Well, you know our Karen, I, uh, blew it.

I hurt his feelings, I said probably.

[paper rustling]

Wait a minute, does that mean that you didn't say yes?

Right.

Well, great, then give us a chance.

[sighs]

- Us? - Yeah, us.

- You know, you, me, us. - Oh, Teddy.

Look, there is a reason why we have been friends for so long.

There is obviously something very special between us.

There always was and there always will be.

Right, I love you.

[smacking lips]

Of course, but as a friend.

[paper rustling]

Look, when we were kids, I was too dumb to appreciate you.

I didn't know who I was yet alone who you were.

And last year..

[deep breaths]

...I mean, last year was too soon after Sid died

I was a mess myself after my marriage broke up.

Look, you and I have never had the opportunity together

to explore...as two adults who know what they want..

...what the possibilities are between us.

Come on, let's take that chance now while we can.

[sighs]

I don't know what to say.

[clears throat]

Then don't say anything.

Just let it happen.

Okay?

[mellow music]

[birds chirps]

Well, it's too bad after all the excitement

you two have had together.

I know, but isn't that the way it always works out?

I mean, you get your hopes up

and you think everything's going to work out this time

everything's going to be wonderful

and then something goes wrong.

Ah, you're in such a gloomy mood.

I'm just being realistic.

I mean, things always go wrong in the end.

You're too depressed, you know that?

Okay, what are we going to do to cheer you up?

Hmm?

Why don't we go to a, why don't we go to a dirty movie?

[laughs]

[Laura] 'Or we could go in the hot tub.'

'Or we could pig out on pizza.'

Or we could do all three.

We will pig out in the hot tub.

And then we'll go to a dirty movie.

[both laugh]

Five hundred and thirty one bucks on a health club.

What do you do?

- Lift gold bars? - Oh, Richard.

I mean, why can't you run around the block

like everybody else in America?

You seem to forget that I've gone back to work

and any money I make is mine to spend as I like.

Oh, I see.

I mean all I hear is complaints about how I spend money.

I mean, how I should scrimp and save

and cut corners at the restaurant.

And then you go out and you blow 500 bucks

on something like this.

I mean, you talk about a double standard.

- Oh, Richard. - I'm going to take off.

No, no, no. Look, there's no double standard.

I mean, if you spend $1500 on a case of truffles

you wouldn't bat an eye.

So why can't I spend money

on something that's important to me?

For one thing, there's all that exercise equipment

we bought two years ago.

No, no, no, no, you bought it two years ago

and that's where it is, in the basement

where you left it untouched.

Well, why can't you workout on that?

Because I don't want to workout on that.

- I'll call you later. - Stay.

Look, what you're saying is that if I go out

and I spend a little money on some exercise equipment

I don't use it all the time, that's a crime.

But you go ahead and you spend 530 bucks on a health club

that you never go to, that's perfectly okay.

I signed up for it, I'm going to go.

Look, I am just sick and tired of taking the rap

for all the compulsive spending in this house

'when I'm not the one doing it.'

Look, if we girls want to spend a few bucks to keep

our bodies in shape, I don't see what difference it makes.

- Right, Ciji? - Right, right.

Uh, listen, I'll-I'll see myself out.

See what you've done?

See what I've done?

Where's she going?

[instrumental music]

[crickets chirp]

So then at the conclusion of the conference

we're gonna draft a statement

that's gonna be read on the floor.

What do you exactly plan to accomplish with all this?

Well, they're hoping to reopen the debate.

Great, nothing like a good debate.

You people have been debating half of Diana's lifetime.

Why stop now?

Well, you might as well keep on trying.

That's not trying.

That's just a bunch of idealists

standing around talking.

- Mack. - What?

[music continues]

Uh, what course of action do you suggest we take, Mack?

Look, I've got nothing against people talking disarmament

but unless you have a some way of policing

the parties involved, you're just jerking yourself around.

[nervous chuckle]

Mack, Teddy's a guest.

And I'm voicing an opinion.

[Mack] 'An opinion of an attorney who found out'

'a long time ago that talking's fine.'

That laws need teeth in them.

Unless everyone enforces them, nothing's going to change.

Well, I probably would agree with you

but why does everything you say sound like an attack?

[music continues]

Uh, why doesn't somebody change the subject?

Smart man, Eric.

Diana, what happened to your friend Chip?

Oh, he's working late tonight.

Oh, too bad, I really like him.

- Hmm. - You would.

[instrumental music]

[Ciji squeals]

Things are going so good for me, Cij.

I got the job.

I got you in place and Val in place.

We're really going to roll, aren't we?

Hey...what's the matter?

[inhales deeply]

What do you think?

[sighs]

Cij.

We can have 20 babies if you want.

Only not right now.

Look, you know how important timing can be.

It's everything.

Having a baby now is bad timing.

Ciji, Munson thinks he's signed a hot number.

Not just your voice, your whole look.

The way you dress, your style.

Your body.

Not some pregnant house fraud to waddle on stage.

Not to mention all the time you're gonna have to take off

after you have a baby just to get back in shape.

Look...as your boyfriend, I'm telling you

we'll make other babies.

As your manager, I'm telling you, if you have this baby now

you'll blow everything that you've been working for.

And you know my instincts for your good.

So you should do yourself a favor, and listen to what--

Right, okay, alright, fine, I'll do it.

I just don't want to hear any more about it, okay?

[deep breath]

[somber music]

[instrumental music]

You used all liverwurst, didn't you?

There's another pack in the fridge.

Hi, what are you guys doing?

We're just making a sandwich.

- You want one? - No, thank you.

Mom talked to you about Mack yet?

Yeah, yesterday.

What do you guys say?

Well, we just told her to go for it.

Why? What did you tell her?

I didn't say anything because she never listens to me anyway.

I thought you and Mack made peace.

Mack's a great guy

but marriage is a whole other story, you know?

You didn't tell that to mom, did you?

Of course not, I said "I'm very pleased, mother, go ahead."

Yeah, well, uh, we'll see how pleased she is

when Mack starts seeing Chip at the door.

Mack and Chip get along fine now.

No, I think it's going to be great

having Mack around all the time.

Yeah, he says he's getting us a season pass to the Lakers.

Really?

Wonder what we should call him.

Mack, what else?

Bye.

[rustling]

Oh, that looks good.

[soft clinks]

- This is good. - Yep, it's good.

[doorbell rings]

[clinks on door]

- Hi. - Hi.

May I come in?

[thud]

How long have I known you?

Three, maybe four years.

Yeah, yes.

Nothing in that time has prepared me for this.

What happened to Kenny wasn't our fault.

He trusted you.

He quit his job for you, and you betrayed him.

I did everything I could to make--

You led him on.

All this talk about his own record company

doing the music his way.

You got what you wanted, and then you just dropped him.

That's not true.

[breathes shakily]

He laid it on the line.

We're broke!

Look, he wouldn't work with anyone.

Not even Munson.

He created an impossible situation--

Then how come Munson offered him a job yesterday?

[Ginger] 'If Kenny is so impossible to work with'

how come Munson still wants him as producer?

You're the ones who want him out.

Ginger...the point is, Kenny didn't care about the album.

He didn't care about Ciji.

He didn't care about anything but himself

and his own career.

And if you were to know the truth--

Gary, when are you going to wake up

and see what you're doing?

One day, Abby will do it to you.

[Ginger] 'Just like she's doing it to us.'

[scoffs]

[instrumental music]

[scoffs]

[door thuds]

If I had a baby, I'd want to breastfeed him, too.

It just seems so naturally, you know

like you're so close to your child.

Yeah, I'll tell you, it's one of the few parts of the day

I really look forward to.

[soft chuckle]

You ever think about leaving Richard?

You fight so much.

Well, I left once, you know?

Next time I leave, I have to make sure I'm not coming back.

You could stay with me for a while.

Oh, that's really sweet, but...I don't think so.

The kids really need a home.

So you'd rather stay where you're unhappy?

Well, for now, yeah.

And once you have kids

they become a part of every decision you make.

Your life is never the same, right?

Do you ever resent that?

Mm-hmm.

They give you so much pleasure

that no matter what happens during the day..

...it's all worth it just to be with him.

[soft music]

[chuckles]

[baby cooing]

[soft clinks]

Mama.

[paper rustling]

Mama.

What is it, honey?

Mama, look, look I found them.

- Oh! - Yeah.

- Where were they? - They were under the bed.

You see?

[laughs] You were reading in bed.

You fell asleep, dropped them and forgot about it.

Mama, look, if I'd have done that

I would've remembered that.

Well, they're here now anyway.

Yeah.

[paper rustling]

So what's to worry?

[paper rustling]

I don't know.

Valene.

The only two people who could have read those pages

are Chip or me.

And we wouldn't dream of it.

A-a-ah.

[instrumental music]

[chuckles]

[paper rustling]

Isn't there any other way? What about the Japanese plan?

- Too many people against it. - But if they explained it.

- It was explained. - Yeah, by Admiral Broder.

I mean, he'd make the wheel sound like a bad idea.

[chuckling]

- You're terrific. - Well, he got me so angry.

I mean..

[deep breath]

What are you doing here?

[scoffs] Right now?

Come on, you know what I mean.

This is the real you.

The you that I remember.

Working for things that you believe in.

Look how exciting tonight is.

Don't you realize it could be like this all the time?

Don't say yes to him.

Teddy, please don't..

[rustling]

Oh...hi.

- Hi. - How-how was the game?

Oh, those are mine, thank you.

Oh, The Stars lost.

Oh, The Stars lost.

Having fun?

It was quite an extraordinary evening.

It was great to see the Karen that I remember.

She was in rare form.

How nice.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Well, um, not right now.

Excuse us, it'd just take a minute.

- Mack. - Uh-uh, I'll be right back.

Come here.

What is the matter with you?

- With me? - Yes.

What are you doing with that guy?

That guy?

That guy happens to be my friend.

Well, how do you think that makes me feel?

Why should you feel anything if I see my friend?

I don't want you to see him anymore.

You can't tell me who I can see and who I can't see.

Karen, we're supposed to be probably engaged.

First of all, we are not engaged. And even if we were

that doesn't give you the right to order me around.

There are certain things you don't do.

And I'd like to decide them for myself if you don't mind.

If you were married, you wouldn't be doing them.

Well, that still wouldn't give you

the right to tell me what to do

and if this is what marriage to you is gonna be like--

- What? What? - Then I don't want it.

- Fine. - Fine with me too.

- Where's the ring? - You want it?

- Yeah. - Okay.

- Excuse me. - Excuse me.

[door thuds]

Goodnight.

[clinks on door]

[thud]

[instrumental music]

[door thuds]

Still makes me nervous knowing that those chapters

were missing and not knowing where they were.

I don't think that mama would lie to me again.

[clicks tongue] It's Chip that I just don't know about.

[inhales softly] I know mama's crazy about him

but there is just something about him

that I continually do not trust.

What do you think?

What? I'm sorry.

[sighs] Karen, here I am

I'm going on and on about my problem, and you're just..

[stutters]

Look...you and Mack are going to work this thing out.

Well, I don't know if I want to.

I mean, if this is what marriage is going to be--

Oh, come on, cut it out.

Stop it, you know you love him.

But I don't want to marry him.

Be like being in jail.

I've seen marriages like that, I just don't want it.

Alright, he was just hurt.

He's a bully, I don't like to be pushed around.

Karen, you know something? I never, ever thought

that I would say this to you, but I think

you're acting like a fool.

- Val. - What?

You just want me to be with a man.

And I appreciate your not wanting me to be alone

but there's a price I'm not willing to pay.

Hey, hey, hey, now wait a minute.

Stop eating and listen to me.

He is hurt because you're sitting around

trying to make up your mind while the very best thing that

could ever happen to you is staring you right in the face.

- Val, I-I.. - I mean it.

And if you let him go, you know you're never

ever going to forgive yourself.

And I'm going to tell you something, I-I-I..

...I just might not forgive you either.

[clank]

Are you eating?

Gary, I don't believe you're really going over there.

I just have to see what I can do to clear this up.

Honey, you have nothing to feel guilty about.

Don't let her wrap you around her little finger.

Honey, I just really feel bad about what we did to Kenny.

Now, you sound like her.

Kenny did it to Kenny.

Okay, look, maybe you're right.

But he used to be a friend of mine.

I think I owe it to him to try and clean this mess up.

So you'll go over there and you'll apologize

and then you'll be right back where you started from.

Except that Kenny will know that he can walk all over you.

Yeah, maybe.

[instrumental music]

[soft thud]

[paper rustling]

[sighs]

Honey, relax.

You've only been out of work a day.

Yeah, from the head of my own record company

to the great unemployed masses in one easy step.

Oh.

[groans]

You'll have another job.

In no time, I just know it.

Yeah, maybe Andy Moore needs a messenger boy or something, uh?

Maybe he does.

[knocking on door]

- I'm only kidding. - You better be.

Send them away.

[clinks on door]

- Gary. - Hi, Ginger, is Kenny home?

Uh, no.

Well, I have to see him, it's important.

He's not here.

Do you know where he is?

No.

But I know where he's not.

And that's at the recording studio with Ciji.

Ask him to call me as soon as he can, alright?

Yeah.

[soft thud]

[Mack] "He's supposed to request me.."

[knocking on door]

Yeah?

[knocking on door]

Yeah.

What?

If there's any reason why I shouldn't be here

just tell me and I'll go.

No, come in.

[clinks on door]

[soft rattles]

Uh, have a seat.

No, thank you.

Mack...do you love my mother?

Yes, of course I do.

Then what's going on here?

What's the matter with you?

What's the matter with me?

It's your mother you should be talking to.

You know you're going to lose her.

And just because you don't realize

that you already have her.

Wait a minute, Diana, wait a minute.

[chuckles]

You don't even like me.

No, I do like you.

But that's not what matters.

Because I'm not the one who has to marry you.

She is, and she wants you.

[chuckles] Does she know that?

There was never a choice between you and Teddy.

You turned it into a choice.

Diana..

She's in love with you.

[Diana] 'Do you think her feelings are gonna change just like that?'

I don't know, the way she's been acting lately.

If you go charging in there, making demands

she's going to fight back.

[Diana] 'Even if she agrees with you, that's just the way she is.'

You've got to be patient and give her some time.

How much time?

[sighs] I don't know.

Just don't give up on her.

Or on yourself either.

[soft music]

Hey...is this the new you?

[chuckles] What?

I like it.

[chuckles]

[rattles on door]

[thud]

[sighs]

Hmm.

They're so beautiful.

Thank you.

I know how hard it was for you to make this decision.

Believe me, it's the right thing.

I'll make all the arrangements. I'll make the appointment

and I'll be with you from the beginning to the end.

I won't leave your side.

I've changed my mind.

That's not what I want anymore.

What?

I'm not having an ab*rtion.

You're not having an ab*rtion, you're gonna throw

it all away, everything you've been working for?

No, I'm going to have it all.

Laura did it, lots of women have.

Damn it, this was decided.

It is.

I'm having the baby.

Either with you or without you.

And that's final?

Final.

[instrumental music]

[door thuds]

[sighs]

I suppose this means you're free for dinner.

I think that's an understatement.

Would you be offended if I told you I think he did you a favor?

Oh, Teddy.

Karen, I know that it's gonna be hard over the next few days.

Alright, maybe even a little longer.

But in the end, I think he did you a favor.

[deep breaths]

The life that you and I

could have together could be wonderful.

[soft clinks]

Working together, traveling.

[Karen] Teddy, please.

Look, just give it a chance.

I promise you won't regret it.

You're the one who will end up regretting it, Teddy.

What's that supposed to mean?

The woman you're in love with..

...sounds wonderful.

It's a terrific life you and she would have together, but..

...she's not me.

Of course it's you.

It's a dream you've had of me for a long time, but it's..

...it's really not me.

Karen with three kids in a home and a-a-a business to run.

You are selling yourself short.

I know who I am.

I don't think you do.

You only know a dream.

[soft music]

Huh, well..

...what are you doing here with me, kiddo?

[smacking lips]

[knocking]

[music continues]

[sighs]

[clinks on door]

Alright, so I got a little crazy.

[thuds]

We both did.

I can't understand why you got so upset, it was, um..

...it was the timing.

Teddy arriving when he did.

But...Teddy was never the issue.

I don't care about Teddy.

Not the way I care about you.

I realized something tonight.

I realized how much I love you.

I love you.

[soft music]

[soft thud]

[soft thud]

[clinks]

Now..

[music continues]

...would you do me the honor..

...of being my wife?

Oh.

[moans]

- We're going to fight a lot. - Oh, probably.

[chuckles]

[smacking lips]

- How you see, a man. - Oh.

- But I can't help it. - Oh, I've noticed.

- Find my passionate nature. - Oh, that's what I'm so good.

- That's it. - Oh, man.

- I'll take it seriously. - Oh, Mack.

[smacking lips]

- But us.. - Shut up.

[music continues]

[theme music]

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