10x21 - Giganticus II: The Revenge

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[theme music]

[intense dramatic music]

[Pat] Julie, for the last time, turn off the TV.

[Julie] Mom. It's almost over.

[Pat] They run these movies on cable a hundred times, Julie

so watch it tomorrow, alright?

The MacKenzie's are expecting us for dinner.

-[Julie] I don't wanna go. -[Pat] Julie,

turn off that TV set right now.

-[Julie] Mom... -[TV switched off]

Can you imagine how hard Abby would be fighting to drill

if she still owned the place?

You didn't know there was oil at Lotus Point

before you sold it, did you?

It was a surprise to me.

You know, Abby wouldn't have sold

if she knew it was there.

I wish I could have seen the look on her face

when she found out.

[Jerry] Well, what about the West Coast conservationists?

Can't they stop the drilling?

If that's what they decide to do

but Abby's trying to get them to concentrate

on toxic waste instead.

Why can't they do both?

Because it's more effective if they focus on one issue.

What if there are several projects

all of equal importance?

And we try to do them all?

We'd spread ourselves so thin we wouldn't accomplish anything.

The problem is deciding

which issue to spend our money on

and Abby's made a strong case

that Murakame will protect the environment

while they're drilling.

Why would Abby be involved

with West Coast conservationists at all?

Because she wants to improve the image of Sumner Group.

And I think she likes playing the benevolent rich lady.

Oh, benevolent my foot.

I've got five bucks that says that she and Sumner

have a toxic cleanup subsidiary that...

They're looking for new contracts for.

Any takers?

[laughs]

-Oh, hi, Michael. -Hi.

-Hungry? -No, I already ate.

-With Ellen? -No.

-[Karen] Alone? -No. With a friend.

With a friend or "with a friend?"

Mom.

-Michael? -You're embarrassing him.

Yes, I am.

Actually, it was with one of my teachers.

I had to show her the cafeteria.

Oh! Does Ellen know where the cafeteria is?

-Ellen couldn't care less. -Oh, I think Ellen's so sweet.

I don't know why you haven't asked her out yet.

[scoffs] Maybe because Johnny's dating her.

-Johnny? -Johnny?

Yeah, Johnny.

Well, excuse me. I-I gotta go study.

Poor Michael. Tired being nineteen.

[Ellen] It's in a loop.

[Michael] I can see that.

Did you double-check all the modules?

No.

That was your responsibility.

I didn't have time to get to it, alright?

No, it's not alright.

I've been busting butt on this project

for three months.

You have a chance to do something really important

and I do not wanna screw it up because you wanna pout.

Where are you going?

I guess we're through for the day.

We have a lot of work to do.

Well, let me know when you're free.

Michael...

Michael.

Ellen wants you.

No, she doesn't.

[Mimi] "It was moved and seconded

"to approve the following appointments.

"Karen MacKenzie and Abby Ewing Sumner

"to Board of Directors.

"Karen moved that West Coast conservationists

"actively opposed drilling permits

"sought by Murakame Corporation.

"The motion was seconded but tabled

"after Abby suggested that toxic waste removal

"be our top priority.

"Because of the complex nature of both issues

"the chair proposed written reports

"be submitted at this meeting

and the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m."

Thank you, Mimi. Karen, can you give us your report?

Well, I've contacted

a marine biologist and a geologist

who have agreed to help me with the work,

but I've had a little difficulty getting together with him.

We have to have that report by Monday.

You will. Oh!

While I have the floor, I'd like to mention

I have some equipment you might be interested in.

When I closed my office at Lotus Point

I had three file cabinets and a paper cutter

and I put them in storage.

I'd, uh...

You know, if it could be of any use to you

I'd like to donate them to the group.

That's very generous of you. Thank you.

That's wonderful, Karen.

Abby, how's your report coming?

[Abby] It's ready. There we are.

I think this will explain the magnitude and the urgency

of the toxic waste disposal problem.

This looks very thorough.

I assigned the research staff at the Sumner Group

to the project.

[mysterious music]

As a matter of fact

my husband and I are so impressed

with the work you're doing to protect the environment

that we would like to become corporate sponsors

of the West Coast conservationists.

It's wonderful.

I think one of the first things that we can do is offer you

a permanent meeting room at our corporate headquarters.

Sumner Group is a major developer

and I think that if we accept any favors from them

it would pose a serious conflict of interest.

Karen, we're only offering a room.

We certainly don't expect to exert any influence

over the WCC.

That's a very generous offer.

I think we should consider it.

Free office space would save us a lot of money.

And of course, we can always use

those file cabinets that Karen offered

a-and... What was the other thing?

Paper cutter.

Paper cutter.

Take some to your brother. Don't spill.

I am so glad that you had a night out.

You and Gary deserve a fun night after all you've been through.

I prefer setting up my own dates.

Thank you very much.

Honey, now that was a mistake.

-I forgot he was coming over. -Forgot?

You asked Gary to come over and take the kids to a movie.

Did I? My goodness.

I knew I told somebody about a movie

but I just didn't remember who. [chuckles]

I am perfectly happy with my life the way it is.

Well, anyway, did you like the movie?

-That's not the point, Ginny. -Alright, alright.

Don't get upset.

You think Gary really likes your hair that way?

I don't care what Gary thinks about my hair.

Maybe you could do something with it,

like maybe cut it or get a perm.

I like my hair.

Just a suggestion.

What do you have to do to get a promotion in this company?

I've been here five years and nothing.

-It's the suit. Mm-hm. -The suit?

Mr. Sumner sees you wearing the same suit

day after day after day after day.

It's not day after day.

I wore it Tuesday. This is Friday.

Look, Mort.

All my suits are basically the same.

Dark, single-breasted, no cuff.

You'd have to be a tailor to tell the difference.

I'm not a tailor and I can tell

that that's a $30 shirt you wear.

-It's a $50 shirt. -[laughs]

If you're gonna spend $50 on a shirt

at least get French cuffs.

What for?

French cuffs say class.

You can move up. French cuffs.

[elevator bell ding]

French cuffs.

[telephone ringing]

The Pacific Rim is the economic future

and your position, geographically and financially

to take advantage of it.

The President is now scouting around

for a new US Trade Representative for Japan.

And you're hustling me for the job?

Well, it's going to be a very important spot

in government, equivalent to an ambassadorship.

I think it's worth pursuing.

-What's worth pursuing? -The heights of Mount Fuji.

An appointment as new US Trade Rep to Japan.

You hadn't mentioned that before.

Well, actually, I just came up.

Oh.

I need a signature.

You know, you have to admit that Japanese have something

on the ball.

They bought Lotus Point

at bargain basement prices from you

and then they sniffed out the oil.

You don't think they knew about the oil first, do you?

Paige, would you take this to my secretary

and have her transcribe it?

Sure.

[sighs]

A little sensitive about this oil thing, aren't we?

Look, I made a good profit from Lotus Point

and that oil is no good to anyone

if Murakame can't get their drilling permits.

You are touchy.

You stay up all night counting your lost millions?

You know, Ted, the one thing I know

about people with dough

is that they never can get enough of it, you know?

Are you afraid that Murakame's gonna suck

all that oil out of the ground and be richer than you?

The Queen wants these transcribed.

Thank you.

Somebody forgot to refill the coffee.

Could you make us a fresh pot, hon?

I got a client waiting.

Decaf.

Doctor Lawson, I hate to bother you,

but I was wondering if there's any way

we can move our meeting up to tomorrow.

Oh, I understand

but I need to present my data on Monday.

Neither Cats nor Greenway is available.

I need more specifics on the effects

of the destruction of the coastal wetlands

at Lotus Point.

[sighs] Well, can you think of anyone else

who might help me?

Wetlands are incredibly productive.

Not only do they purify the water,

but they also take their particulate matter

out of the air as well.

Yet 54% of all the wetlands in the United States

have already been destroyed.

People must shift their priorities

from a narrow, parochial focus to a larger global concern.

Please read Silent Spring by Tuesday.

Thanks.

[indistinct chatter]

Well, what do you think? Did it make any sense?

Yeah, I liked it.

Well, you certainly seemed a lot more attentive this time.

Are you back with your girlfriend?

No, I pretty much managed

to make a jerk out of myself with that.

So why don't you just go out with somebody else?

There are a lot of cute women on campus.

Because I don't wanna go out with anybody else.

Oh, alright, then.

What I recommend is a nice, good sulk.

Personally, I used to do my best sulking in a dark room

while listening to Joni Mitchell on turntable.

I'm sorry, you're not allowed

to smile and sulk at the same time.

Simply is not done.

But taking your teacher out to lunch is admirable.

Okay.

I made a fresh pot of coffee. I thought you might like some.

Oh, gosh, thanks.

Can I drop your suit off at the cleaners?

Does your dog need grooming?

Hey, how about darning?

I woke up this morning

and I realized I had a hole in my favorite argyles.

I have worked for you for over a year now.

I have a degree in fine arts.

Well, that'll get you down the road.

I have lived abroad.

I have a lot of experience and talent.

Ted Melcher gave me an excellent review

after the campaign.

I know I can contribute substantially more

to Sumner group than I do working

as a glorified note-taker and errand-runner.

Well, what are you suggesting?

[clears throat]] A vice presidency?

Give me a project.

Let me follow through from start to finish.

You give me a project. What do you think I'm doing?

Babysitting your advancement?

Okay, take the idea Ted has.

The Japanese Trade Representative post.

One way to get it is to make contact

with Japanese industry.

By Mitsubishi, right?

You don't even have to leave California.

You already have a relationship with Murakame.

Those vicious oil drillers.

Abby sold them the property. They need help. Help them.

Then I become a vicious oil driller myself.

They'll never get the permits.

Not with every environmentalist west of Nevada against them.

If you help them behind the scenes

your reputation here won't suffer,

but you'll become a backstage champion

of Japanese industry.

Don't you think it's a little outrageous

for someone 20-whatever

to be discussing business tactics with me?

Not if they work.

[mysterious music]

Oh, was that milk or sugar with your coffee?

[door opens, door closes]

See the woman in the red sweater?

[woman] Pick up four, burger, large fries.

What about her?

What do you mean, what about her?

She's my teaching assistant.

She's very smart and really sweet.

I don't need to be fixed up, nor do I wanna be fixed up.

Only trying to help.

As bad as my mother.

sh**t me. Put me out of my misery.

I didn't mean it like that. I like my mother.

I think you guys have really hit it off.

What does she do?

She used to run a resort. You ever heard of Lotus Point?

Yeah, it's where they're trying to drill for oil.

Right, well, not if she has anything to say about it.

She's on the board of the WCC and she wants them to oppose it.

What do you mean she wants to? Hasn't the WCC jumped on this?

Not yet.

I guess they only pick one thing a year to target

and... She's trying to gather all the information

for a board meeting this week but she's having problems

coming up with the data.

This is my field, Michael. This is what I do.

-Have her call me. -Okay, great.

Good.

If you're her son, she can't be too bad to work with.

Oh!

[elevator music]

I decided to go after that Trade Rep position

that you suggested.

Terrific.

I wanna talk to those people at Murakame.

What?

[mysterious music]

What possessed you to suggest Murakame

Without going through me?

I didn't. I suggested that he go

after the US Trade Representative post.

He was the one who came up with the idea

of having the Japanese warm up to him first.

I can't believe you even mentioned Japan.

Next time you get a brilliant idea, check with me.

No one could've predicted that he would use Murakame

as a launching pad to the post of Trade Rep.

[sighs]

I'm sorry.

We have a lot of work to do now.

Life is tough, isn't it?

I didn't say we couldn't do it.

Now I want each and every one of those documents to look.

Genuine, how long is that gonna take?

I need an updated P&L statement.

Balance sheets, quarterly reports.

-Give me 24 hours. -Two. You've got two. Tops.

Why don't you just tell him you're Murakame?

He is your husband.

After what he pulled on me in the election

I don't trust him.

You never know when he's gonna turn noble

on you.

[chuckles]

How long do you think your ownership of Murakame

is gonna be a secret?

As long as it takes to get the permits.

[crickets chirping]

You went out to lunch with your teacher again?

Yeah.

You having trouble with your work?

No, no. She's just fun to talk with.

Oh.

"Oh," what, mom?

Nothing.

Yeah, I think I like her

because she's so much more mature

than the other women I've seen.

Mature?

Yeah. I think I can learn a lot from older women.

How old is she?

-Well, she's pretty old. -How old is pretty old?

She's old. I don't know. She must be at least thirty.

Michael, look, y-you know I-I don't like to interfere.

-Why are you laughing? -[laughs]

I'm just kidding. Just joking.

-She's just a friend. -You said that about Ellen.

I know, but Paula is different. Really. She just is a friend.

She wants to meet you. Why me?

Well, she says she can help you with the environmental report

on Lotus Point, maybe.

How can she help me?

That's her field, her specialty.

I got her number for you.

-There you go. -Mommy, did you get a haircut?

-Yeah, just a little. -And it looks lovely.

It's just a trim. It's a reshape.

Well, that's a good start.

Start? What do you mean, start?

You ought to eat a little bit more.

[scoffs] Aunt Ginny!

We all ought to eat a lot more healthy food, right?

Right.

Men like to have something to hang on to.

-I don't believe you. -Why don't you believe her?

You always tell us to eat healthy food.

Not much debt, good cash flow. Looks solid.

Have you made contact with their people yet?

No. Abby took over the project.

She had a relationship with Murakame

and wanted to handle the specifics.

-Where is my wife? -Should be here any minute.

Probably got to lay the meeting or something.

Have you seen Mrs. Sumner?

-Thank you. -It's pretty good.

They're gonna page her.

Yeah, well, I don't wanna wait on this.

-Ted, set up the-- -I'm sorry I'm late.

I-I got hung up on the phone.

Hey, I read this material. Looks good.

-Well, great. -Yeah.

I guess we owe Paige an attaboy

for coming up with the idea, huh?

Paige, it was your idea?

[scoffs] How enterprising.

All along I was giving Greg all the credit.

Hey, I want you to set up a meeting with their CEO.

Abby, why don't you give her the number?

Well, there's no need to do that.

I was just talking to Mr. Nagata on the phone.

He's the executive vice president of Murakame

and I've arranged for him to meet us for lunch tomorrow.

Hey, we have a room full of enterprising people here.

I guess we're all winners.

[doorbell rings]

-Hiya. Kids ready? -Hi.

Ginny's upstairs getting dressed.

-She's a big help, huh? -Help? [scoffs]

Gary, she's been on my back day and night.

-About what? -Everything. You name it.

My life, my looks, dating. She just never stops.

Well, tell her to get off your back.

-How long is she gonna be here? -I don't know.

I thought it was just gonna be for a few weeks, but...

I gotta talk to her 'cause I-I just can't live

like this.

[Ginny] They're ready.

-Hi, Uncle Gary. -Hiya, guys.

How are you? How you doing? Oh, yeah.

Listen, I'll have them back by 3:00.

-Okay. -You look pretty good today.

Did you get a new haircut?

[seagulls squawking]

I'm so happy you're helping me.

Well, I can't tell you how happy I am

to find someone who cares about the environment

as much as you do.

-Murakame, beware. -You betcha.

We gotta plot a strategy.

I've got classes the rest of the day

and I'm not gonna be free till after 6:00.

Oh, I lose my sitter at 5:30

and I haven't made arrangements for anything else.

-Let me get this. -No, you will not get this.

-This one's on me. -Thank you.

There you go.

How about if we meet tomorrow afternoon?

You know what? I don't wanna wait.

Why don't you come to dinner, huh?

We can go over your research there.

-I don't wanna get in the way. -You won't get in the way.

I have to eat and you can meet my husband.

Okay, great.

Good. 6:30?

I'll be there.

[elevator music]

So you set up a lunch... I mean, who--

-[clank] -[gasps, sighs]

I thought that was fixed.

-Well, I can't do everything. -[sighs]

-You alright? Okay. -Yeah.

-Who is he gonna meet? -A top Murakame executive.

And what is this executive gonna say there?

He's going to listen intently

he's not going to commit himself

and later he's going to pronounce himself insulted

at Greg's offensive Western ways.

It's a shame the Japanese are so sensitive.

[telephone ringing]

Japanese businessmen expect other businessmen

to wear expensive, tailored clothing

and the women who accompany them

to be circumspect, much as...

Much as this young woman is.

Mr. Toyo, this is my wife, Abby.

How do you do?

Japanese businessmen does not expect

to shake the hand of a woman.

Well, what does a Japanese businesswoman expect?

I don't know any Japanese businesswoman.

[laughs]

Mr. Toyo is teaching me to do business

without offending Japanese sensibilities.

Oh.

So what happens when we pork out?

Well, if your wife should share your meal with Mr. Nagata

she should never order anything stronger to drink than he does

or he will lose face.

I guess you'll have to pass on the tequila shooters, babe.

[snaps fingers] Damn.

When you first meet Mr. Nagata

it is very important to exchange cards.

-Cards? -Business cards.

Will show you all the proper respect

and, again, he will not lose face.

Why is it that I'm always concerned

about his face?

Isn't he ever concerned about my face?

[speaking Japanese]

[speaking Japanese]

You speak Japanese?

-She introduced me to Mr. Toyo. -You did?

Well, I lived in Japan for a couple of years

with my mother.

My Japanese is a little rusty.

Oh, I find that hard to believe.

But I'm not so rusty that I misunderstood her.

She's asked me to explain my smile.

Well, the Japanese smile is not only for humor.

Although we appreciate humor.

It's also to mask feelings or to hide embarrassment.

To cover sadness.

When one announces the loss of a loved one

one smiles.

The man's angry or offended,

he may also respond with a smile.

[Greg] Let me get this straight.

If Mr. Nagata is smiling

it could be because he got the joke?

Because he didn't get the joke, or because I ticked him off?

Yes.

How come you're smiling?

Because you pay me so much to explain these things to you.

[laughter]

Paige, would you run down

to the mail room with this for me?

I'd like it to go Overnight Express.

But we're meeting Mr. Nagata in ten minutes.

Yes, we are.

Mr. Sumner thought it might be useful

to have someone with little knowledge

of Japanese go along.

I'm sure Mr. Nagata's knowledge of Japanese

will suffice.

I've only made a reservation at the restaurant

for four people.

Obviously, with your fluency in Japanese culture

you realize that we can't very well spring

a fifth person on Mr. Nagata.

I mean, after all, he might think

you're a geisha girl.

Only kidding.

Overnight.

We were lucky this morning.

Excuse me?

The other elevator. Totally out of order now.

Did a floor button and boom, locked inside.

We could've been in there for hours.

Of course, with you

it probably wouldn't have been all that bad.

Yes, it would have.

You're running that package over the mailroom?

[elevator bell ding]

I'm headed over that way. I'll take it for you.

Well, thanks.

Send it to Express.

[suspenseful music]

[elevator bell ding]

Oh, I'm on my way to the restaurant.

I'm gonna be a little late.

Would you call Greg and tell him?

-Sure. -Thanks.

-Mrs. Sumner? -Yeah?

You got three calls while your secretary was out.

Who?

Sylvia Green, Mark Kretsch and Kevin Frank.

I don't wanna talk to any of those people.

Alright.

-Have a nice lunch. -Thanks.

[elevator bell ding]

[intense dramatic music]

[elevator whirring]

[eerie music]

[banging]

[shouting] Help!

Help! I'm stuck in the elevator.

[dramatic music]

[exhales sharply]

Hello?

[telephone beeping]

[sighs] Give me a break.

[thuds]

[suspenseful music]

[inaudible]

Hello, Mr. Nagata. I'm Gregory Sumner.

Very pleased to meet you.

This is my associate, Ted Melcher.

And you've met Miss Matheson.

-Yes. -Right.

Well. You're staying?

Well, I had reservations for lunch.

I was just escorting Mr. Nagata to your table.

Uh, why don't you sit down? Please.

Thank you.

Mr. Nagata?

Unfortunately, it seems like my wife has been detained.

[shouting] Help!

I know you're gonna find it hard to believe

but one of my favorite hobbies is shaping bonsais.

Shaping a bonsai is very similar to shaping a company.

Murakame has excellent potential and excellent resources,

but I think it needs a little guidance.

You can probably get a drilling permit,

but with my political clout, you can get it this year

not ten years from now.

You don't have to wait for the bonsai to grow.

I will take your proposal to my board

and we will discuss it.

Thank you very much.

Mr. Nagata, my pleasure.

Well...

-He was smiling. -He was.

Does that mean he was embarrassed, angry

or amused?

And, suddenly, there seems to be no air, you know?

Where have you been?

Memorizing the maximum weight load limits in the elevator.

I've been stuck in there for over two hours.

Oh, that's awful. You must be starving.

Would you like me to get you something?

-No. How was the meeting? -It was fantastic.

It went real well. Any messages, Sharon?

Thanks.

I was talking to mama today.

Oh, I'm sorry I missed a call. How is she?

-Fine. Just fine. -Hm.

She and Al are going on a trip to the Grand Canyon.

-Really? Oh. -Yeah.

They, uh...

They thought that you might like

to join them.

Well, there's certain advantages to being retired.

I mean, you can't pick up and go when you feel like it,

providing you have the money, of course.

-Yeah. -I'm really lucky.

Freeman really had a good life insurance policy.

Well, I've really enjoyed having you visit.

You've been just great with the kids.

I'm so glad you think so

because I have just fallen in love with those babies.

Oh, they love you too, Ginny.

You know, I know how hard it's been

with you all alone with them.

Oh, no. I mean... Sure.

It's been tough, but I've loved every minute.

You see, I was thinking that since I don't have

anything to do right now that maybe I could...

Well, I ought to stay here with you

and help you now with your mama's being gone.

No, I do fine on my own. Really.

Honey, I know you do. It's just--

See, I just don't want you to miss out on this trip.

Darling, I have seen the Grand Canyon.

I have seen most of the world.

I would really much rather be here with you.

That is so sweet of you.

You see, I was never able to have kids of my own

and these are my only young kin

and I just can't bear leaving them.

Of course you can, Ginny.

So you're just gonna stay with us a little while longer.

Look, I can get my own apartment and get out from underfoot.

You're not underfoot.

I do have Freeman's insurance money, you know.

Ginny, listen to me. You are not underfoot.

-We want you to stay with us. -Oh.

I'm so glad you think that way.

You are the daughter that I never had.

Oh.

[mellow music]

You are going to say you spoke with Mr. Nagata's assistant

and Mr. Nagata has no interest in a business alliance

with the Sumner group.

What if Greg wants to hear it from the horse's mouth?

Mr. Nagata has returned to Japan.

He was highly offended that Mr. Sumner

presumed to compare his company with bonsai

and he cannot conceive of Mr. Sumner having

the slightest understanding of that ancient art.

How are you going to get the permits without Greg's help?

[chuckles] I never needed his help.

[sighs]

Oh, it smells great in here.

-[Karen] It's garlic. -Great. When do we eat?

As soon as the company gets here.

-Company? Oh, come on. -Come on. Yep.

Michael's teacher's coming over.

I don't want company tonight.

She's going to help us fight Murakame.

Oh, come on. Let me eat in my room.

I'll watch some sports, you know?

Watch sports?

They got marbles, bocce ball, you know?

Just get me out of this, Karen. Come on.

It's your son's teacher, and besides

she's nice, you'll like her.

-Okay. -Where are you going?

I'm gonna go up and take a shower.

Look nice.

[Instrumental music]

-[knocks on door] -[Paige] Hello.

Well, I think our meeting today was very successful.

Think again, Murakame just called

and passed on the deal.

I think they misinterpreted our smiles.

Oh, I'm sorry.

They're not the only Japanese company in town.

This is for your Rolodex.

It's got my new number and address on it

in case you want to call me with business at home.

Business at home?

Good night.

Good night.

-Hi. Come on in. -[Paula] Hi.

This is really nice of you to help out my mom.

Nice of me? Michael, this is my profession.

-Hi, Paula. -Hi. These are for you.

Oh, thank you.

Here, let me take your coat for you.

-What a wonderful house. -I like it.

We've been here about, oh, ten years.

-Come on in. -Thanks.

And this must be the rest of the family.

It sure is.

[Mack] Michael, is your teacher here yet?

-She sure is. -I'm here.

Come on down. Meet her.

[chuckles]

Honey, this is Paula.

Paula, I'd like you to meet my husband.

I think we've met before.

We sure have. In the mountains.

But you're a ranger, aren't you?

I was a ranger. Yeah.

I'm just taking time off to teach.

Oh, you're Michael's teacher? Great.

Oh, so you met in the mountains?

Yeah, Paula was giving a lecture on the flora and the fauna.

-And Roosevelt too, right? -Right.

-It was great. -Yeah, I heard that lecture.

-That's where we met. -[nervous chuckle]

-Oh, I'd like to hear about it. -It wasn't anything.

It was just on the history of the park.

-Oh. -Oh, it was a great lecture.

It was. It was great.

Everybody's terribly articulate tonight, Paula.

I think you've heard about five "great"

since you've arrived.

I think I'll go put this in water.

-Hey, I'll get them. -No, I'll do it.

Well, I'll do it too.

Why don't you give Paula some... Those...

[gibberish]

[chuckles] Okay.

[nervous chuckle]

See? She's nice.

It's not gonna be such a bad evening after all.

No, thanks.

I thought your last name was Fairgate.

It is.

But I seem to remember your father having

a different last name.

Oh, Mack? No, he's my stepdad. His last names' MacKenzie.

Oh.

-Here, let me help. -Oh, no, please sit.

-We can do it. -Here you go, big guy.

Thanks.

It was good.

Yeah, it was very good and I love that stuff.

[elegant violin music]

I didn't know it was you.

I thought I was coming to the Fairgates.

Um...

Are you sure you don't want some help?

-No, I got it. -Here you go.

Thank you.

Yeah, that'll do it.

It's alright. It really doesn't matter.

I don't think I should work with your wife.

There we go.

I'm so happy we'll be working together.

This looks good.

[water gurgling]

Hey, mom and Paula really have

a lot of the same interests, huh?

[chuckles] Yeah.

Isn't that wild that we both heard her lecture?

Yeah, yeah.

Sure, that's, uh... Yeah.

Such a coincidence. You never even mentioned that.

Oh, well.

You never mentioned it either, you know.

So, you like her?

-Paula? Yeah, you know. -Yeah.

Why?

Being so quiet tonight, I couldn't tell.

Well, one of those nights.

[chuckles]

[keys clacking]

I'm starting to get very jealous.

Johnny...

Another man, I could deal with.

A mainframe is tough competition.

[laughs] I'm sorry. I didn't notice the time

I had to run an algorithm for the program.

Oh, where's Michael?

That's a good question.

Still has his feelings hurt, does he?

Well, I'm sorry he feels bad, but there's no reason

to slack off on this project.

Well, maybe you can talk to your professor.

Let him give you an extension.

Well, it's not a matter of grades.

Doctor Benioff thinks we have found

a breakthrough in computer security systems.

Is it worth money?

Do you know how many computers

there are worldwide?

More than fifty.

And Michael and I have figured out

how to protect them from break-ins.

You mean like that virus that happened a while back?

Yeah.

[suspenseful music]

-How does it work? -Well, I'll show you.

[keys clacking]

We call it "Dead Bolt."

Thanks so much for coming.

Thank you. I had a wonderful time.

Good. Let me get you my numbers.

[Mack] Here you go.

[Michael] Well, I guess I'll see you on campus tomorrow.

Okay.

You already have my home number.

This is the WCC.

And if you can't reach me at either

then just call Mack's office and leave a message

with the secretary.

That's okay with you, isn't it, honey?

Oh, yeah, right. Sure. Right there.

-Okay, I'll do that. -Good. Goodnight.

-Bye. -Goodnight.

-Nice seeing you. -Bye.

Bye now.

[suspenseful music]

[keyboard keys clacking]

[keys clacking]

[sighs]

[music continues]

-[woman on TV screaming] -[indistinct chattering]

-[man on TV] It's Giganticus. -[woman on TV] Are you sure?

[man on TV] Yes. He's getting closer.

[people on TV screaming]

Huh! What's that? He's here.

But we haven't had a chance to test the formula.

[man] We can test it on the tissue samples.

Get it. Hurry, hurry.

[intense music on TV]

Huh! Ah.

There's no time for a test. We must strike now.

[woman] How could Giganticus have grown so quickly so fast?

[man on TV] I don't know.

Perhaps it's the effects of the Earth's atmosphere.

-Pray the formula works. -[cassette tape clacking]

[woman] You said its skin is as tough as steel plating.

How will we inject the monster?

[creature squealing]

The soft, inner light of its mouth is vulnerable.

[woman] But who can get close enough without being

destroyed by its radiation spray?

[dramatic music]

[theme music]