07x07 - Awakenings

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

[man] Now hit that junior up there.

Put a single on it.

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay. That's good. Yeah. Spot it right there.

We'll trim it when his highness gets here.

Mr. Rush, will you please report to the set?

Mr. Rush, please report to the set.

Oh, yes. I do enjoy what I'm doing

because I enjoy helping people.

[woman] Mr. Rush, report to the set.

That's why it's so important for me to talk to you,

my viewers. You're my most valuable resource.

Excuse me. I need to speak with Mr. Rush.

You're not in wardrobe or makeup.

Well, we don't tape for 30 more minutes.

I'm gonna say this as nicely as I can.

I'm not gonna go over budgeting on your show.

If you're not ready on time, I'm gonna let the crew go.

We're waiting for a lighting check.

Well, if this lighting check is so important to you,

then why don't you stand in for me

while I put on my wardrobe?

[soft music]

Thanks. The hearing's at 10 am.

I want four marshals ready to serve subpoenas,

two to Cavanaugh's house and two to impound

every piece of paper in his office.

The hearing's at 10 am.

-Which courtroom? -It doesn't matter.

Wherever we are, we're gonna nail him.

-Courtroom six minutes away. -Now...

If there's no sign, no indication of any,

uh, criminal wrongdoing,

I want the adoptive parents notified of exactly that.

I don't want them to panic when they see

Cavanaugh's name in the news.

I don't want any innocent people hounded by some sleazy tabloid,

so don't release any of the parents' names to the press.

-Mack, it's for you, it's--- -Hold all calls.

-No interruptions. -It's the governor.

Well, he can wait like everyone else.

Mr. MacKenzie just stepped out.

Well, today's the day, huh?

Look, Bennett, whatever I did yesterday

to upset you, I'm sorry.

You didn't do anything.

-Then what's your problem? -Drop it, Mack.

You know, today's our last day together.

-And I figured-- -Thank goodness.

Alright. Look, I know it was rough there

in the beginning, but now that it's over,

I thought we wouldn't fight anymore.

No, I'm not fighting.

Then what?

-None of your business. -Then it wasn't me.

You are so dense.

Well, I cultivate denseness.

Or is it density?

Don't be glib. I'm not in the mood for it.

You sure seem like you're in a mood.

-Will you drop it? -Fine. It's dropped.

[phone buzzing]

-Yes. -[woman] It's Mr. Sumner.

Yes, Greg.

I understand Mack MacKenzie's going to court today.

He's going after the baby stealers.

Oh?

[Greg] Mack's a thorough guy, you know.

-Has he got anything on you? - I doubt that.

-So you're not worried? -No, not a bit.

Good girl.

[birds chirping]

Could you help me with this?

-Hi. -Oh, hi.

Did you come to watch the taping?

Oh, no.

Excuse me. Cathy, I thought I told you

that you don't have to sing on the show.

Well, I know, but I really want to.

Hi. Glad you could make it.

-Thanks. -You knew that she was coming?

I hope she would.

I see. Oh, Ben, what time is the ventriloquist coming?

This is the Ben Gibson variety hour now, isn't it?

-What? -What?

You said drop it.

-Right. -What is it we're dropping?

The subject. What we were talking about. Just forget it.

How can I forget the subject if I don't know

what the subject is?

The subject is I'm leaving today.

I bet you're glad about that.

Oh, you're not kidding.

I can't wait to get away from here.

Away from this case and away from you.

I didn't think I was all that bad.

You're awful. You're hot-headed,

and you're inconsiderate, you make me so incredibly angry.

I never would have guessed.

So incredibly angry at myself.

[knocking on door]

Court's in 20 minutes. Better hustle.

How I let myself fall in love with you

is something I will never understand.

Thank God it's all over today.

[gloomy music]

And here is another one.

-But I think that, uh-- -Mark designed this.

Oh, good. Thanks, Marcia.

Well, what do you think?

It's fine.

You're right. I hate it.

I've spent $16 million

on the expansion of Lotus Point,

and I want something original.

Like what?

Oh, I can't stand people who say this,

but I-I'll know what I want when I see it.

For $16 million, you better know what you want when you see it.

-Oh, you're not helping. -This is your project, Karen.

You're going to do great.

Just make sure once you get your team together,

you keep a close eye on them.

We really got burned in Empire Valley.

What happened?

Well, I hired the best geologists in the country,

and they made a mistake.

We had to relocate the broadcast center.

-Abby's television station? -Yeah, Abby's...

[laughs]

I see. Do you think Abby engineered this?

-No, I wasn't-- -Now, what possible motive

could Abby have for relocating the center?

A more convenient parking lot?

Karen, why are you so suspicious?

Abby's not responsible for every lost paper clip.

She did a great job at Empire Valley.

[mellow music]

[sighs]

Five minutes, I'm canceling the tape.

What will that mean?

[sighs] I-I just can't afford to subsidize

Joshua's little theatrics anymore.

If we don't tape the show today,

we're gonna be so far over budget

that I'm gonna have to cancel the series.

So if he's not back...

Yeah, get me Boston Geological.

I want to speak to Gene Woodall.

Thank you.

[phone rings]

Hi, it's Gary Ewing.

I see. Uh, can I reach him?

[chuckles]

When will he be back in the States?

Yeah, I would. Uh, tell him I want to talk to him

about the surveys he revised for Empire Valley.

Yes.

Yeah, it is urgent.

Alright, thank you.

In five, four, three, two...

♪ Just a little more time Is all we're asking for ♪

♪ 'Cause just a little more time ♪

♪ Could open closing doors ♪

♪ Just a little uncertainty can bring you down ♪

♪ And nobody wants to know you now ♪

♪ And nobody wants to show you how ♪

♪ So if you're lost and on your own ♪

♪ You can never surrender ♪

♪ And if your path won't lead you home ♪

♪ You can never surrender ♪

♪ And when the night is cold and dark ♪

♪ You can see you can see light ♪

♪ 'Cause no one can take away your right ♪

♪ To fight and to never surrender, no ♪

♪ With a little perseverance you can get things done ♪

♪ Without the blind adherence that has conquered some ♪

♪ And nobody wants to know you now ♪

♪ And nobody wants to show you how ♪

♪ So if you're lost and on your own ♪

♪ You can never surrender ♪

♪ And if your path won't lead you home ♪

♪ You can never surrender no ♪

♪ Oh sadly so we're asking for ♪

♪ Never surrender no ♪

♪ Oh-oh-oh ♪

♪ You can never surrender no ♪♪

Jill, you're putting me on it.

You're right. Forget I said anything.

This is crazy. Come on, I'm not-not me.

-Don't bother. -Don't bother what?

Cavanaugh's attorney just talked

to judge into a postponement.

-Great. -He asked for three weeks...

But he's only got 24 hours. See you tomorrow.

Yeah.

Jill, what are you doing?

Huh?

Come on, this isn't the worst thing

that ever happened.

We'll take care of the case in the morning.

It's been postponed for a day.

Wait a minute.

Jill, the continuance is no big deal.

No big deal to you.

You didn't just make a fool of yourself.

And you don't have to go back to your hotel room tonight

and think about what a fool you made of yourself.

And then you don't have to come back tomorrow morning

and face the person you made a fool of yourself in front of.

Jill, you did not make a fool of yourself.

No? What would you call it?

[soft music]

Okay, let's go.

[suspenseful music]

Oh, hello.

There's a comfortable reception area right outside, you know.

-Well, I prefer to wait in here. -So I see.

What can I do for you, Joshua?

I want to get Ben Gibson off my back.

This really isn't a good time to talk about that.

Now or never, Abby.

What is that supposed to mean?

Ben Gibson is ruining my show.

I think he's saving it.

My show doesn't need saving.

Besides, what does Ben Gibson know about what I do?

A lot more than you knew when you stole the show

from Reverend Kathryn.

[laughs] You don't understand, do you?

My work is a calling, not a career.

I'm not an entertainer, and I'm not a performer.

What I do is not a show.

Look, Joshua,

I really don't have time for this right now.

Ben Gibson is in charge.

If you can't live with that...

You can't live with it.

Hiya. Don't usually see you this late.

Mm. Uh, could I have a hamburger

and French fries, please?

Yeah. Burger and fries, Tony.

-I never miss your show. -Well, thank you very much.

No, I mean it. You have, I don't know,

a nice way of saying things. Cheers me up, sort of.

Well, I'm glad. I mean, with all my talking,

it doesn't do any good unless somebody's listening.

It's quitting time!

-I'm not through yet. -Sure you are.

We're going to let Tony finish up.

Stop, Ken.

I got some beer in the pickup.

-I got work to do. -This?

-Now you don't. -Would you leave me alone?

Now, isn't this a change of attitude?

Maybe if she wants you to leave her alone,

you should leave her alone.

Who the hell asked you?

Would you please cool it?

Tell your boyfriend, wait outside.

Don't lose me this job.

[laughs]

[soft music]

[gloomy music]

Finish up now.

-What's the matter? -I just lost my ride home.

What a crazy day.

-I heard. -You did?

Yeah, about the postponement.

Oh, right, yeah. Well, it's just for one day.

Mack, who was it the other day that told us

about that spectacular, uh, architect?

Architect? I don't know. I wasn't there.

Oh, it's too bad. It's just, it's driving me crazy.

I just I know I wrote it down somewhere.

I just can't find anything since we redecorated.

Is Jill disappointed?

-Jill? -About the postponement.

Oh, yeah. She was disappointed about the postponement.

But she was all part of this craziness today.

And you were right about her.

She turned out to be competent.

Oh, yeah. Absolutely. And crazy.

Laura. It was Laura who told me.

That architect design, that,

that peach house in the hills across from the park.

Yeah.

Hi, Laura. It's Karen.

Remember you were telling me about the architect?

Um, yeah. What's his name?

Kirby. I'd like to meet him.

You could?

Uh, thanks. Bye.

She's going to introduce us.

Terrific.

[sighs]

I'm glad that you became friends with Jill.

Yeah.

[mellow music]

[waves splashes]

[Greg] Why do you let him treat you like that?

-[Linda] Like what? -Like you were his property.

Like he could tell you whatever he wanted you to do.

I don't. It's just,

we've been seeing each other for a while.

I don't want to talk about this, Okay?

What are you doing?

You look like you could use some chewing up.

Come on, let's go look at the ocean.

[sighs]

Isn't it something to know

that you and I are a part of all of this beauty?

I sure don't feel so beautiful right now.

Oh, but you are.

If you could see yourself the way that I see you...

you are beautiful.

You and I, our being here

was providential...

preordained.

And I know that it's difficult to understand that,

to accept that,

to believe that we are beautiful creations,

that we are to be loved for what we are.

But that is the faith that sustains me, Linda.

And I wish that I could give that to you.

[suspenseful music]

You are valued.

You are respected.

[gloomy music]

You are beloved.

And this moment, this time together was given to us.

We should take advantage...

of this time together.

[instrumental music]

[piano music]

No. Don't stop.

-Come on. Encore. -I have to.

-I'm getting all stiff. -Stiff?

-Mm. -Oh, yes, you are.

You know what? You are getting out of shape, Mr. Gibson.

You need to go on a nice, long run. We both do.

Okay. How about first thing in the morning?

No, I can't tomorrow. I've got my mommy and me class.

We'll just have to do it another time.

Boy, what is all this tension from?

Executive pressures. Ooh, that feels good.

What pressures?

Oh, just little things, you know, like--

-What? -Your Brother Joshua.

And the Joshua Rush show, and Reverend Rush.

Oh, come on. Stop.

You shouldn't laugh about my own brother.

The alternative is to k*ll him.

Don't try to make me take sides on that one.

I mean, would I do that?

No, you wouldn't.

Come on. Just play.

Okay. I'll play you one more song.

But then, I'm going to join you on a couch.

[instrumental music]

It's not like Joshua to stay out so late.

-I know. -Oh.

Why didn't he call?

Oh, well...

He's a grown man, I guess.

Hey, why don't we give Val and Ben some time alone, huh?

Oh. Okay.

[piano music]

Goodnight. I really enjoyed the music, Ben.

Thank you. Goodnight.

Yeah, it was lovely.

Thanks.

[piano music]

[tranquil music]

[mellow music]

[car engine revving]

Hello.

-[Peter] Ms. Avery. -Yes.

This is Peter Hollister,

Senator Sumner's new assistant.

There are some questions about your filing system

that I needed to follow.

Look, tell Senator Sumner this is not gonna work either.

-What? -[Avery] You heard me.

I'm not buying.

I beg your pardon, Mrs. Avery,

but Senator Sumner doesn't know I'm calling.

[Peter] We didn't have the usual transition period.

And the senator isn't coming in tomorrow, so I was hoping--

Alright. Okay.

I'll stop by on my way to work.

Thanks. I'll be waiting.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Why didn't you call?

Well, I-I wanted to spend some time alone.

Josh, you know, I don't think it's too late

to fix things at the station.

You're so good on the show.

The things you say...

you move people.

-Come here. -What are you doing?

I have an idea.

[water splashes]

[tranquil music]

Next time, have the decency

to wash off that cheap perfume before you come home to me.

[soft music]

Mr. Ewing isn't in.

I'd be happy to take a message for him. Mm-hmm.

Boston Geological.

I know he wanted to talk to you.

Susan...

-I'll take that call. -Oh, just a moment, please.

Mrs. Ewing would like to speak with you.

Hello.

Mr. Woodall?

Yes. Well, I thought you were in Africa.

Really?

[chuckles] Yeah.

These, uh, satellite connections

certainly are wonderful, aren't they?

Well, I think what my husband wanted to discuss, uh,

were the revisions on the Empire Valley survey.

Really? There weren't any revisions?

Well, I'm sure that must be our mistake.

Well, then, I'll-- I'll just tell him

that, uh, that the original survey was accurate.

Okay.

Thanks a lot.

Bye.

[soft music]

[sighs]

It's very simple. This is the master list

and everything is cross-referenced there.

You did a remarkable job, Mrs. Avery.

This is so complicated,

I don't know if I'm gonna catch on.

Oh, I have a feeling you'll catch on real quickly.

Anything else?

Well, there's one more question.

Uh, this doesn't seem current,

and I don't know what to do with it.

[sighs]

Well, these are Paul Galveston's personal papers.

They really don't relate to business.

Laura, what a surprise.

I bet.

-Shall I get rid of him? -No.

No, I was just leaving.

Well, let me walk you to the elevator.

Thank you. I-I know the way.

-What's she doing here? -I called her.

I had some questions about the files.

I admire your initiative, kid.

But do us both a big favor. Don't ever let it happen again.

[gloomy music]

She's got the greatest pair of legs I've ever seen.

Congratulations.

-You got Cavanaugh. -We did.

-So this is it, then? -This is it.

Look, I did a really dumb thing.

Don't look upon it as something--

I forgot my bag in your office.

Oh.

I can't believe I did such a dumb thing.

No big deal. Peggy's still in the oil.

I can't believe I fell for a married man.

-Oh, Jill. -No, don't say anything, Mack.

You always say the wrong thing.

Look, I want you to know something.

I worked really hard to get where I am, and it took years.

And I wouldn't jeopardize my career for anybody or anything.

And then you walk in,

I'm ready to throw the whole thing out the window.

You know, MacKenzie, all you had to do was ask.

You know, it's a good thing you're leaving.

Don't trust yourself.

[chuckles] Not on your life.

[mellow music]

-Oh, this is just wonderful. -Mm-hmm.

And I've been using all native materials in that.

-Oh, that's great. -You can see it around the--

Around the doors. I want you to look at this in particular.

-I think it'd be perfect. -Oh, there's Laura. Hi.

-There we go. -Hello, Laura.

-Steven, how are you? -Good to see you again.

Good to see you. Hope this is a quickie lunch,

because I have got to hurry back to that office

and listen for those phones not to ring.

[laughs] Bad time in real estate, huh?

No. Not if you like crossword puzzles, thank you.

I think Steven's designs work perfectly

in the Lotus Point's requirement.

These are really beautiful.

Thanks. Thanks. Are you, uh...

Karen, are you overseeing the project personally?

Yes, but I'm going to hire someone

to help coordinate the work.

A friend of mine

had some construction difficulties recently,

and I just don't want the same problems.

Actually, Laura, you drew up the water plan

for Lotus Point, and you handled the contracts.

Yeah, so?

Laura's a terrific organizer.

Yes, she is.

Thorough and meticulous, nothing gets by her.

[sighs]

No, thanks, guys.

I just came here for the cheesecake.

How could you let this happen?

Let? How about all the things

I make happen around here?

Like you made those phony plans

which I convinced Gary were legitimate?

And you made a mistake by not covering yourself

with that Boston firm.

That man is on his way back from Africa tomorrow.

Well, that's kind of short notice, Abby.

What would you like me to do?

Disconnect the phones or blow up Boston?

Either one. Just so you do it by tomorrow.

Bye, Mrs. Ewing.

Hello.

[mellow music]

Look, I know Abby's been difficult to work with.

It has nothing to do with Abby, Karen.

But she doesn't get involved with Lotus Point anymore.

She's always at the station or at Empire Valley.

Karen, it's not Abby, okay?

Look, I really love you. You know that.

And I had a lot of fun working with you.

I just, I cannot get into business with my friends.

-I've done it. -Do it again.

You own part of Lotus Point.

If we could make it the resort I know it could be,

you could retire for life.

You don't seem to understand.

Every time I work with someone I know,

like Abby or Greg, I end up in a horrible situation.

I'm-I'm lonelier going out than I was going in.

-But, Laura, look, if-- -No. Okay? No.

Thank you.

Ugh.

Bye-bye.

[tires squealing]

[sighs]

[siren wails]

[inaudible]

Isn't she wonderful?

She's so fabulous.

Do you like her?

Oh, you're Joshua.

I tell you, you and Cathy make such a cute couple.

[coin clinking]

Cathy?

Things really can't go on this way, baby.

Can you meet me someplace?

What happened to Joshua's talk?

I'm sorry. I gotta go.

Where is Joshua?

I wish I knew what was bothering those two.

Maybe it's got something to do with the fact

that it's the second night in a row

that Joshua hasn't come home.

What? How do you know that?

[song playing]

You are not helping matters, Valene.

What?

You don't make him feel like you want him around.

Wait a minute, mama. It works both ways.

Joshua hasn't been acting like somebody

anybody would wanna have around.

Even Ben says he notices--

Oh, now, don't mention Ben Gibson's name to me, Valene.

Or I might just tell you a thing or two about him.

Ben? What in the world does he have to do with this?

Everything in the world.

You and Ben are always teaming up against Joshua,

criticizing him.

Oh, I know that Ben doesn't like

everything Joshua does down at the station.

But I also know that Joshua Can't be wrong 100% of the time.

And that's the way you treat him.

-Mama, I do not side with Ben. -Uh-huh.

I don't unless I think that he's right.

Yeah, well, I guess Ben is right all of the time

because you're always taking Ben's side against Joshua,

against your own brother, Valene.

Mama, do you want me to keep my mouth shut

even when I think that Joshua is wrong

just because he's my brother?

Would you if I asked you?

No, I wouldn't.

This is my house and my life.

And Ben happens to be the man that I love.

I see.

Well, I guess you'll let me know

when there's no room for me either...

in your house and in your life.

[instrumental music]

[soft music]

I saw the show tonight.

You're coming quite a little star, Cathy.

-Congratulations. -I'm not a star, Josh.

And I only did the show for you.

Well, you did it for me, did you?

Did I ask you to do it for me?

-Did I? -Yes, you asked me.

All the time, as a matter of fact.

-And Ben said it was important. -Ben? Oh, did he?

Josh, this is a rough time for you.

I mean, for Lilimae and all.

I was just trying to help.

I don't need you to feel sorry for me.

You don't think I can handle this show on my own?

-That's ridiculous. -And now I'm ridiculous.

Will you stop it? We're husband and wife.

We help each other. That's what we're supposed to do.

I don't need your help.

I don't need your singing.

I don't need your pity.

You're not the man I married.

[screams]

[grunts]

[dramatic music]

I knew right off.

[dramatic music]

[knocking on door]

Just a second.

Cathy?

Are you busy?

What happened?

[sobs]

Listen, come here.

-It was... Did he hurt you? -No, I'm okay.

-You sure? -I'm sorry, Ben,

-I didn't know where to go. -No, no, no.

of course, you should come here.

You're scared to death.

-I won't stay long. -No, no, no.

You can stay here as long as you want.

[sobs]

I'm so proud of you for getting Cavanaugh.

Hey, I didn't care who caught him.

I was just glad we stopped him.

Speaking of we, did the dragon lady go home?

Oh, yeah. She's long gone.

Mack.

Did you find her attractive?

Nah.

Mack.

Of course I found her attractive.

What do you think I'm blind?

You liked her, didn't you?

I mean, not at first, but--

Um, did the thought ever cross your mind, you know?

Yes, it's crossed my mind.

It's been crossing my mind since I was Michael's age.

Before I was his age. Let me ask you a question.

What?

Has it ever crossed your mind?

-My mind? -Yes, your mind.

Wait a minute. No, come on. You see a young guy

or a terrific looking dude like myself.

What's so funny?

You know, I think that you think I don't love you.

[mellow music]

I know you love me.

-Oh. -What?

-We've got to go upstairs. -Why?

Something's crossing my mind.

[laughs]

[soft music]

[waves splashing]

[Ben] Then why put up with it?

The man is self-centered. He's arrogant.

He thinks of nothing else in this world except himself.

He wasn't like that when I first met him.

He was so sweet.

He was the sweetest man I ever met.

[sighs] He had so many plans.

He wanted to become somebody, and he did.

Now it's all falling apart.

He's the one who's making it fall apart.

No, you don't understand. He's under a lot of pressure.

That's no excuse, honey. We all have pressure.

No, I can't explain. It's different.

It's different. It? What is it? What the hell is it?

I can't, Ben. It'd be disloyal.

You're talking about disloyalty

after what he tried to do to you?

[sobs] I don't know what to do.

Honey, if you don't walk away from a situation

as bad as your marriage,

then you're as much to blame as he is.

-Look who's talking. -What do you mean?

I don't see you walking away from your relationship

with Valene.

Why should I?

I'm sorry. It's none of my business.

No...

[sighs]

You're right.

You're right.

[gloomy music]

We don't see each other anymore.

I can't remember the last evening

we spent together as a couple.

I'm sorry, Ben.

Listen, you can't go home to Joshua tonight.

I don't know if I should stay here.

[chuckles]

I'll go make us some tea.

[sobs]

[phone rings]

Greg, you have to leave me alone.

-I'm coming over. -No, you're not.

I know you're lonely.

I'm not.

I've got my friends, okay?

[sighs]

[soft music]

[doorbell rings]

I'll take it.

-What? -The job.

-What made you change your mind? -I wanna work with my friends.

Oh.

Okay, here we go.

Boy, I can't wait till you guys learn to feed yourselves.

What a mess you made. Yes, you did, Bobby.

Hi.

Hi. I'd like to have a word with you if I could.

Oh, okay. I was just about taking for a stroll.

-Why don't you come along? -No.

This is important.

Yeah, but you're responsible.

[man] I'm not denying responsibility.

Oh, great. Where does that get us?

Our technician logged the reports on the wrong forms.

You got the results for Treasure Campground.

They got the test for Empire Valley.

I sent revisions the minute I found out.

So what happened with the Campground company?

Did you tell them to build a clubhouse

in the middle of a lake?

I'm sorry. What more can I say?

We rectified the mistakes before any damage was done.

[sighs] Fine.

Boston Geological has a very good reputation.

I sincerely regret that this incident happened.

Yeah, so do I.

[sighs]

[melancholy music]

[Ben] Last night someone came to my house.

She spent the night.

What?

She spent the night, and nothing happened.

And that's what's wrong. Nothing happened.

-Who was it? -Just let me finish.

I didn't make a move on her, because I felt committed.

And then I woke up this morning

and I thought, committed to what?

To our relationship?

We don't have a relationship.

We don't do anything anymore.

We don't talk anymore.

You don't have time for me anymore.

I'm not saying it's your fault.

I'm not saying it's my fault.

I'm just saying I don't know what we have. You?

I love you, Ben.

I love you too.

It's just not enough anymore.

You're right, it's not.

I think it's time that we get married.

[birds chirping]

Look at that. Oh, Gary.

I didn't know what else to get them.

I figured they had enough teddy bears

to last them a lifetime.

Oh, they are precious.

Wait till Val sees them.

[laughs] She's out right now.

You know, I just came by to drop these off.

I've really got to get back to the office.

Well, you can't leave without seeing those babies.

No, no, I don't want to disturb them.

You won't disturb them.

They love the attention.

Oh, Gary, they are so cute.

And that Bobby.

Oh, he already has a soft spot in my heart.

Marriage is not a solution. It's-it's not an answer.

Yeah, you're right. It's-it's-it's not.

You know, you asked me what we have.

I don't know.

I don't know what we have.

I know we eat ice cream in bed together.

I know you look great in a tuxedo.

You make me feel all funny inside when you play the piano.

[laughs]

And I know that you hate to run, but you do it for me anyway.

[laughs]

I have never done with anybody the things I do with you.

And I, I want to get married.

I want to be your wife.

-There's one more thing. -No, wait. I'm not finished.

-Sorry? -I want to know who she was.

-Ooh. -No, I want to know.

[laughs]

Oh, he is such a doll.

[laughs]

You really have a way with kids, Gary.

Oh, well, we just have the same taste in hats.

[laughs]

I don't know what's the matter with Ben Gibson.

I mean, he's not good with these kids at all.

That's just a new experience for him.

Well, he won't play with them.

Well, I've never seen him down on the floor

once with these babies.

I mean, he certainly doesn't act like a father.

Yeah. Oh, Bobby. Here you go, Bobby.

-Ah. -You want me to wear it?

I'll wear it. What do you think? Huh?

I want to be the baby's father, Val. I do.

Alright.

-I want your promise. -What?

That as far as you're concerned,

as far as everyone is concerned...

I'm their real father.

Right.

You do know that Karen and Mack know that you--

No, they don't.

They-they'd know what we want 'em to.

They will believe or choose to believe

what we want them to believe.

-I want to be Bobby and... -Elizabeth.

...Betsy's father,

but I want to be their only father.

And I want your promise.

From this moment...

you are the babies' father.

And you always will be.

I promise you that.

I hope he can take the son.

Alright. You know, he's so fair.

-He's just like Valene. -Well, yeah.

He does favor his mama.

The spitting image.

I mean, they don't look like Ben at all.

Not at all.

Not with that hair and coloring.

[laughs] Oh.

And from the way Ben treats them,

I mean, you wouldn't even guess they were related.

I don't know why Valene puts up with him, but she does.

She never says a word.

Now, if I were her, I would sit him down

and tell him his responsibilities.

I mean, after all, he's their father.

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