Émission TV: Lipstick Jungle - 2x12
Previously on lipstick jungle I got us two plane tickets to aspen.
Stop smirking.
You missed this smirk.
Natasha is going out on tour, And she would like you to join the band.
Me?
You're talking about four months, shane.
It was better for you when i was someone You had to take care of, wasn't it?
Just so you know, I'm just freezing some of my eggs In case i want to have a child.
Hey, hey.
Call 911.
Thank you for everything.
It's my pleasure.
Turning down the tour...
That was a decision that shane and i came to together, as a couple.
Call natasha bedingfield.
Tell her i'm in.
I'm gonna be the most demure bride ever.
Did you just say "bride"?
Bri...
did joe proay "bride"?
No, it's my turn this time.
I'm gonna ask him to marry me.
So do we have our winner?
Well, 297 intrigued me.
I mean, he's smart, healthy, talented.
It's too bad my eggs and didn't meet him at a restaurant.
Or at a party instead of a petri dish.
It is a strange process, at a freely admit that.
I'm actually leaning towards Freezing my eggs unfertilized.
Really?
Well, just so you understand, The odds of a successful pregnancy Are a lot slimmer that way.
Yeah, i know, but, uh, There's no significant other in my life right now Is donor thing, uh...
I'm not ready to take that leap just yet.
I'm gonna take my chances and try it alone.
All right, then.
We'll see you tomorrow.
Great.
Okay, go.
How did you ever Get this out into the cab?
I shoved it in the backseat and i sat in the driver's lap.
Was he cute?
They weren't, i don't remember wearing heels.
Being this heavyo Okay, back up.
Keep going.
Keep going, keep going.
And...
right there, right there.
Okay.
All right.
All right.
No, it fits perfectly.
This in korean, by the way, Means "tranquility" And "good fortune."
Or maybe it means "extremely heavy" And "extremely heavy."
Well, at least i won't have to look At dirty dishes or balled-Up underwear.
You are going to love working from home, hon.
There's so many perks.
In the morning Unless you haven't had your coffee.
It's a reasonable commute.
Private bathroom.
Deal or no day.
It's a clock away.
Oh, and a blocked conference room, honey.
Do we know, no one is gonna who knows hoopen up a briefcase That says "marry me."
Why not?
Stop thinking so grand.
Be personal.
But joe loves grand.
On our second date, He sent a private plane to tokyo to pick me up.
And what do you remember the most about that trip?
The cupcake he sent with it.
Hmm, okay.
Thank you.
What do you think?
It's a little butch for our summer line, But what do i know?
I just heard back from the public library And the jumbotron in times square.
Both really pricey.
Well, we don't need them anymore Because i figured out how to propose to joe my way...
With needle and thread.
Take your pants off.
You heard me.
Okay.
Marva?
What did i do right and who noticed?
I don't know.
They were here when i got in this morning.
No card?
Now what could that mean?
Griffin wants you to clear the decks this afternoon.
First interview is at 2:00.
I thought he already whittled down this list.
He did...
there were three of these when we started.
This position is important to him.
Yeah. "
Bonfire blogger-In-Chief."
You'd think he's hiring someone to take over the company.
Be happy he asked your opinion.
Hello.
Nico.
Hey.
I just wanted to call and say thanks again for hooking me up with the victory job.
Yeah, oh, of course.
No problem.
And anyway, you've already...
you've thanked me plenty.
Huh?
The flowers, they're beautiful.
Get out of the road!
And, oh, god.
They're not from you.
'Cause, god, right now i feel like a total loser.
No, no.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to make you feel bad.
So, flowers, huh?
Sounds like you have a secret admirer.
It's good to hear your voice.
Yeah.
Yours too.
Well, i should go.
Okay.
Take care of yourself.
You too.
Bye.
So it's "bring your daughter to work day" today.
You like?
So now it's like you'll be 20 feet away.
All the time.
Great.
Just because i'm working from home doesn't mean i'm going to be cramping your style.
The scary thing is you actually believe that.
Did dad change his mind?
About what?
The choice.
He wasn't going.
He's not.
What are you talking about?
Looks like he's still Trying to find flights to san francisco.
So we've got the We have her at 2:45.
And she is at 3:30.
I hope you don't mind I know you're going to be anout of the office a couple day.
One.
Forwell, you know.
You may need some extra recovery time After the procedure.
I don't want you to push yourself.
Anyway, This girl, angie wilson.
She seems like the standout candidate to me.
Forgive me...
this woman.
She graduated college in 2005? "
Girl" is fine.
Number seven on wired's bloggers of the year list.
She's never published anything on actual paper.
And i'm guessing she's never driven a ford pinto.
Does that automatically disqualify her?
No, i'm serious.
I want to make sure whomever we hire Still values the written word, And that it's not all cyberspeak.
Ah.
L-O-L.
Ta-Ta for now.
Ah, i'll see you at 2:00.
Put some sugar in the water.
The flowers will last longer.
They're beautiful, aren't they?
I'm glad you liked him.
They're from you?
They are.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
But why?
Why not?
You didn't want to leave a card?
Always wanting a paper trail.
Read my lips ?
Be all that you can be ?
Make a difference ?
No time for sleeping ?
There's too much to do ?
Don't you forget that ?
We do what we want to do ?
Let's get nuts ?
Let's make some money ?
Ooh, ooh ?
Take your shirt off, honey ?
Let's freak out ?
Ooh, ooh ?
Work the summertime ?
Read my lips ?
Nice partition.
How was work?
Oh, you know.
Tedious.
I seem to have been saddled with a drummer Who's unburdened by any sense of rhythm.
Want a cup of tea?
Yes, please.
Funny story.
I was showing maddie my new office And i found these in the printer.
What's that?
Just research.
That you're still doing For a trip you're not taking?
Why?
It...
it...
it's just been a bit harder Than i thought it would be to say, "no," wendy.
Oh, so let me get this straight...
I was gonna come home, say, one monday To an empty closet and a note from you?
I just supposed to catch your act onlive unplugged?
Oh, please, let's avoid the melodrama, wendy.
I've been wanting to bring it up, okay?
When?
Last night?
This morning?
Tonight?
Not now, certainly.
Not when you're like this.
Are you gonna go on the tour or not, shane?
I'm still mulling it over, darling.
Fine, then you can mull it over with dr.
Kress.
We're seeing her at 5:00.
Who?
Kress.
The marriage counselor.
Right.
Fueled by t this done fast.
And a deadline.
Okay, put your wallet, um, on the inside pocket.
I keep my wallet in my pants.
Then reach for a handkerchief.
In the inside pocket?
No, that's...
that's vulgar.
I always keep it especially during flu season.
Okay, you know what?
Forget it.
Good choice.
What do you think?Od choice.
I hope mr.
Bennett Answers his own phone.
Putting tripled its readership.
I can guarantee i could bring in A whole new demographic to bonfire.
How do you mean "new"?
Young professionals with disposable income Who've been texting their friends Since they were in ninth grade.
They're not stopping at newsstands Or mailing in those annoying cards That fall out.
I'm still curious about your approach.
My next cover is a profile on patrick boyd security guard...
The one who had the affair with the hamptons socialite Who turned up dead.
He's the primary suspect.
How would you use his story To get new readers to the site?
How about a slideshow of the estate, Following the killer's steps and the victim's?
It's a little ghoulish, don't you think?
Lot of ghouls out there.
Maybe an online whodunit poll.
Provide clues, make it interactive.
You could run the results exclusively in the magazine.
Imagine what she can do If she actually had time to think about it.
Hire me and you'll find out.
You're on.
How soon can you start?
How's right now?
Why do none of his suits have sizes in them?
Because they're all custom-Made By a small, nervous man in london Who will be even more nervous Because you're taking his job.
Huh.
Well, i don't want his job.
I just want a pattern.
Ugh.
I've never seen him wear this before.
You won't.
He think the lapels make him look like frankie valli.
You're welcome to that.
Yeah.
Hmm.
Victory?
Yeah.
I...
i hate to be rude, But this day is a little crazed.
Oh, this'll work.
Do you think he'll miss it?
No, he's more attached to his socks.
Does he have plans on friday night?
I left him a message this morning, but he hasn't called back yet.
Well, that's because he's away.
And where did he go?
China.
He left last night.
And when does he come back?
Not sure.
You need help?
No, no.
I got it.
Since when do you not know his schedule?
Obefore he has to doe any major squeezing.
Mean?
This trip called for flexibility.
Ellyn, this is not just any friday night.
This will be a year to the day Had our first date.
Happy anniversary.
So i just need joe at my place for dinner So i can propose to him.
Did you hear what i just said?
Uh, i really should be getting back.
Ellyn, whoa.
Freeze.
What's giong on?
What are...
what are you not telling me?
Is he...
Is there someone else in his life right now?
No, absolutely not.
Is he sick?
Don't hold out on me My place a week from now With some sorry story when i'm embroidering a...
Ellyn, you sent me down there With the wrong report.
China?
Town?
Did i know you were coming?
No, i just, um, i stopped by So, uh, ellyn could...
could try something on But it's...
it's, uh, too fluffy.
Uh, i thought you asked for 2006.
'07.
Rough day?
I've had better.
So, um...
Give me a second.
Yeah, i...
i can't talk right now.
Call pearlman.
This is why we retain lawyers.
I understand, but i have a call coming in and someone is in my office.
Can we talk tonight?
Very good.
So, um, Listen, i know you're really busy, But i just wanted to check in about friday night...
Here's 2007, and i need a signature on this before i fax it back.
What are we talking about?
Friday.
Dinner.
Can we do that another night?
Well, we could, but it wouldn't be the same As friday night.
Victory, if you need something, Just tell me, please.
Well, i'm...
i...
I would like your undivided attention.
You have it.
Go.
Okay, fine...
okay, hong kong, uh, reports are here.
But they're certified.
You have to sign.
That's fine, send him up.
Tell the car i will be down in a minute, all right?
Oh, i'll get it.
Hello.
Yeah.
No, i don't.
Wait.
Yeah, i...
i...
i understand.
Hold on.
Okay, look, all i need is one hour friday.
We can forget dinner.
Just one sip of wine and we'll split a crab cake.
Are you in or you out?
I'm in.
I want my own crab cake.
I think we made the right choice, don't you?
Yeah, i don't remember making a choice.
I remember you hiring her and not asking me.
Who would you have hired?
Angie.
All right, you know what?
That's not the point.
You just like busting my chops.
No, i just think you could have waited a couple hours.
Played a little hard-To-Get.
Make her want it more.
That's not my style.
When i know what i want, i go for it.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
I'm not implying, i'm asking.
Do you think there's a part of you That wanted wendy to find those pages In the printer?
Why aren't you asking him Why he wants to run away from his family?
Okay, hold on, wendy.
I think that's a leap.
Shane, let me ask you.
Why is this tour so important to you?
Does it represent something?
Yeah, it represents the freedom he doesn't think he can have at home.
Good, okay, let's...
let's hear from shane.
Well, this whole therapy thing, It was all her idea.
If she wants to tell you what i'm thinking, That's fine by me.
What i'm hearing is that maybe the job Represents some external validation That you're not getting elsewhere in your life.
Is that something you need right now?
Doesn't everybody?
What are these?
Are these just covering up Unsightly holes in your walls?
I give him nothing but validation.
Would i have passed on your work to directors if i didn't believe in you?
Honey, would i be trying to round up people To hear you play tomorrow night if i...
Wendy, there's no need for you to fill the house, okay?
Natasha bedingfield's gigs are usually sold-Out.
So that's who you're backing tomorrow night?
Oh, so you've already joined the tour.
No, i have just agreed to play one set with her.
Here in new york, okay?
Now, can you see this?
See the curious forms her validation takes?
She goes crazy.
If i decide to do anything outside of her world, She just loses it.
Yeah, i'm crazy...
For wanting to know major news that affects our entire family.
45-Minute set.
Downtown new york.
How are we gonna survive that, eh?
Let's just say, for arguments' sake, That your wife's support is not in question.
If she's recommended you for films in the past...
Yeah, yeah, she has.
But she thinks all the success i've had has been because of...
Because of nepotism.
What?
Yeah.
And that sound in your ears?
That's my 15 minutes of fame ticking down, isn't it?
Okay, shane.
Let's get back to tomorrow night.
Why do you think you neglected to tell wendy Who you were playing with?
'Cause i didn't want to talk about it then Any more than i want to talk about it now.
I'm sorry.
Ll tell you this, though...
I don't want to be the guy Sitting on a barstool Telling anybody who'll listen That he could have played keyboards On a 30-City rock tour.
She'll be awake any minute now.
Can i ask...
Are you going to carry the baby or is she?
What?
Well, there was a couple in last week And she carried the first child And her partner carried the second child.
Oh, no, no.
Uh...
no.
That's just...
no.
No shame.
Hey.
Everything went really well.
They retrieved eight eggs to freeze.
I'm having eight babies?
Don't tell charles.
He'll be so mad at me.
I won't.
Now he'll never send me flowers.
Did you see the flowers that griffin sent me?
They're so pretty.
Don't tell charles about that, either, or kirby.
Sorry i'm late.
Well, how's everything going?
Well, nico's juggling three men, One of them's dead, And the nurse thinks that we're ellen and portia.
Hi.
How you doin'?
Where's kirby?
Is kirby here?
No.
But we're here.
Me and wendy.
I'm not all alone?
Of course not.
I thought i was all alone.
Thank you, everyone.
Thank you.
Whoa!
Hello.
Great set!
Ha, thanks, mate.
Shane, that was so fantastic.
Yeah, i can see why she wants you on tour.
What?
Why'd you kick me?
I'm sorry, would you buy me a drink?
You guys want anything?
How about a bottle of champagne?
Are we celebrating something?
Just walk.
I can see why you want to be a part of this.
Once-In-A-Lifetime opportunity.
What if we go with you?
What?
On tour.
Me and the kids.
After we got home last night, I was just looking for ways to make it work This is what i came up with.
Wendy, wh...
Well, it'll be an adventure for them.
An educational experience.
All right, yeah, living in hotel rooms...
Our 15-Year-Old daughter who's already whipped up a fake i.D.?
Have you gone mad?
It's not like her parents aren't gonna be there to supervise.
Oh, is that what i'd be doing?
No, i'll be doing that.
I'm just looking for a chance for us to be together.
I can just imagine the phone calls To the schools as we're saying, "We're pulling our kids out for a rock tour."
I mean, come on.
I've made those calls.
And they're already sending me Home-School study guides And all, a whole the reading materials.
No.
No what?
No, we are not touring as a family.
I thought you'd be excited.
You're wrong, okay?
This was never meant to disrupt their lives.
But the school's given them permission.
Well, i haven't.
Look, i'm not going on the tour.
Case closed.
I don't want to hear any more of it.
Listen, we should go up the corner.
We'll get one quicker from there.
Come on.
Ti ck jun there you are.
We've been looking for you.
We're heading down to a snow patrol gig.
Do you want to come?
Thanks, but i'm...
I'm wendy, by the way.
Sorry.
I'm, uh, i'm shane's wife.
Hi.
Um, it was a great show tonight.
Thank you.
Please come, it will be fantastic.
Yeah, yeah, sounds great.
But, we should get back to the kids.
Right?
Well, i mean, honey, if you want to go.
I...
Wouldn't mind, but.
At do you think?
Yeah, hey, go.
Sure?
Just go.
Okay.
Good night.
We need to talk.
Step into my office.
What were you trying to prove with that item on the website?
You hired me to make sure The sun never sets on theebonfire empire.
Not by pillaging The cover story of an upcoming issue.
You beat me to it.
I assume you saw the website.
Yes, i did.
I'm sorry, i know how much extra work This is going to cause you.
The jury came in late yesterday.
I had to jump on it.
Would you rather be scooped by me or by a rival publication?
How did you get patrick boyd to talk to you?
I paid him.
You did what?
Not directly.
I...
i'm not an idiot.
It's an advance.
I set up a book deal with larry.
Larry.
You mean lawrence kellard?
Senior v.P.
Of publishing?
I did a profile of him on my blog last year.
I had his email.
I guess he doesn't sleep much, either, Because we were i.M.Ing about it all last night.
You can feature a chapter in bonfire, Parador can buy the film rights.
Didn't you say you're all about the synergy?
You know what else i'm a big fan of?
Chain of command.
If i didn't get on this right away, We would have lost the story.
You work for nico reilly.
If that's something you can't respect, Maybe this isn't the right place for you.
Maybe it isn't.
I like her.
You're kidding me.
She did a total end run around you.
Your february cover's a complete wash.
Who does she think she is?
Me, ten years ago.
Look, when i saw the site, But you know hea as well as i do, this is a big score for us.
I'll find another cover story.
But you knbut just so as wthat we're clear, I fight my own battles.
I still don't understand how this happened.
Oh, it was dark.
He probably just didn't see it.
Here, do you want some glue, honey?
Yeah, thanks.
Why'd he come home way later than you, though?
I thought you guys went out together.
What are you, writing a book?
Was he wasted?
Your father does not get wasted.
Uh, yeah, but if he did, he might Wake up the next morning looking a bit like this.
Don't i get a "good morning"?
Eh, you kind of get what you give.
Sorry about this.
Is there any coffee?
There was at breakfast.
I'll make some fresh coffee for you, dad.
No, no, that's all right.
You go help your mother.
I'll look after myself, darling.
So how did last night go?
Was it, like, sold-Out?
What was natasha like?
Whoa, you ask your mother.
She was there.
Yeah, but you got to play with her.
You were, like, on stage with her.
Was it totally awesome?
Are you going on tour?
Hey, maddie, please.
Oh, next time you see her, You have to get an autograph for chloe Because i told her and she didn't believe me And i really think that...
could i just have a cup of coffee, okay, Before we start talking about rock stars your little pals want to get aographs from?
Please.
Don't worry.
I'll have all my stuff out of here by the end of the day.
You mean your laptop?
Relax.
You're not fired.
And you're not quitting, either.
Oh, i'm not?
No.
You're not.
Now sit down.
Let's get something straight.
New media is a division of bonfire magazine You call me at 3:00 in the morning.To ce I know you think you know everything, T there's a lot that you can learn.
Lesson number one...
As long as you're here, you want me on your side.
Fine.
Thanks.
I could use someone like you on my side.
You know, someone your...
With your experience.
L- O-L.
Now get back to work.
Should we get the check?
Yeah.
No, i may want to get another latte.
Don't you have to get back and sew buttons on?
I thought you were on a deadline.
Maybe not.
I mean, maybe he's not In the marrying place anymore, you know?
I could be taking this huge leap and go, "splat."
Honey, every guy that has ever gotten down on one knee Has felt that way.
I mean, by the time shane asked me to marry him, he was a mess.
I had to empty the popcorn bag So he could breathe into it.
And we turned out okay.
If ywhat did i miss last night?
What did i miss last night?
Just more drama on the tour that ate my family.
She wants them to all go on tour together, And he doesn't love the idea.
Well, i can see that.
I mean, honey, You never packed up your husband and kids When you went on a movie location.
Look, i know that i maywent get kicked to the curb For saying this, But, sweetie, all shane wants Is to have what you've always had.
Right?
A chance to be completely absorbed in his work.
He wants to focus on his music.
He wants to be surrounded by other musicians on a stage.
I want to go on tour, And i don't even play an instrument.
It's his turn, isn't it?
You're still uh...
Would you like me to call victory And tell her you're on your way?
Would you like me to call her And tell her you're running late?
Mr.
Bennett.
Sir.
You...
you really need to tell her something.
Hey there.
Hi, mom.
Hi.
All right, dinner is almost ready.
Go clean up.
I'm not that dirty.
Oh, do it anyway, please.
Thank you.
So why so late?
Oh, taylor's music teacher cornered me.
Asked if i wouldn't mind Writing a few original songs For the christmas pageant.
Offers just keep rolling in, don't they?
What's this?
What's this?
Are you kicking me out?
Yep.
For four months.
Go on, open it.
Go on.
What is...
ah!
Do you remember that?
That's just...
Promise me you won't even think about putting it on.
I won't think about putting it on, no.
Well, i'll call taylor's teacher and just say you're not available.
Wendy, look, i'm...
I'm really sorry about last night.
I behaved like an idiot and i'm...
i'm just really sorry.
It's all right.
'S okay, really, i know, okay...
I know why we both acted the way we did.
Shane, i really think you should go on that tour.
Just you.
We'll manage.
No, i've made peace with it.
I don't have to go.
Yes, you do.
And believe me, I don't want you to be that guy On that last barstool any more than you do.
Well, honey.
Well, we'll visit you.
Okay, not...
not often.
Don't worry.
It's gonna be hard for you to come home, though.
I mean, how can i compete With 15,000 adoring fans?
And what happens when other people find out how amazing you are And ask you to join other tours?
I'll tell 'em i'm already booked.
Thanks.
Staff is brainstorming On a new concept for the cover.
I should have something to show you on monday.
I've always liked rules, structure...
I like things clear.
All my life people were always telling me That i should have joined the military.
Why didn't you?
Like the rules, hate the guns.
Agreed.
One of my own personal rules, one that i have never broken...
Don't date anybody who works with you.
And the way i acted this morning is part of the reason why.
I know you can handle yourself, nico.
In pretty much any situation, Especially here.
But for some damned reason, i have this urge To take care of you.
I don't need you to take care of me.
I know.
So how about you tomorrow night?
I can live with that.
You know what i'm gonna miss most When i'm on tour?
It better be this.
I was gonna say our comforter.
With you beneath it, of course.
Oh, i'm gonna miss mornings like this.
But then i'll hear taylor complaining That there are no waffles and i'll be okay.
Won't even notice you're gone.
Yes.
I'm not waking up with you For four months.
Darling, you call me When you get up in the morning, okay?
It doesn't matter where i am, What time zone i'm in, you call me, okay?
You know what?
Now might be a good time to set some road rules.
Well, for instance, no inappropriate touching.
Okay.
This.
Yeah?
No way.
Can you give me another example Of what wouldn't be allowed?
Well...
This.
Definitely not allowed.
Anything else?
This.
Don't even think about it.
Anything else?
And this.
Oh, i'll hurt you.
Ellyn.
Good morning.
Are congratulations in order?
No, is he there?
No, isn't he with you?
He never showed up.
Oh, no.
Yeah, do you know where he might be Or why he didn't even call?
Maybe.
Nico?
Kirby.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
I'm dropping off some contact sheets for victory.
She asked me to do it in person.
Yeah, she wasn't too keen on me Emailing nude pictures of her.
Was afraid they'd end up on facebook.
She said that you were her saving grace.
She was great.
And i think it's gonna lead to some more work, So thank you, again.
Good, good.
Any room in your office for more flowers?
I was gonna mention it the other day, But are you gonna Use the aspen tickets this christmas?
Oh, god, i'm sorry.
I completely forgot about them.
I'll messenger them to you monday.
Oh, no, no.
Don't bother.
I'll...
i'll just get a refund.
I'm not gonna use 'em.
Oh, you should.
It's beautiful, especially this time of year.
Ask a friend to go.
You'll have a wonderful time.
Yeah, you're right.
I should do that.
Yeah.
So...
Friend?
You want to come with me?
Either you have remarkable psychic ability Or ellyn just lost her job.
Then let's go with "remarkable psychic ability."
Happy one-Year anniversary.
A day late and a dollar short.
You have no idea.
I really did want to have that dinner with you.
And yet here you are, dining with the seagulls instead.
If there's something that you need to say, Please just say it.
See that wonder wheel there?
Ighbor of mine, When i was a kid...
his name was lou.
He was the ticket taker there When i was young.
And he used to let me work for him In the summertime.
It was my first job.
The money was lousy, But i was in it for the free rides.
I used to love being suspended from on top, Just dangling up there.
Look over the whole neighborhood, The ocean.
God, i loved that.
Anyway, lou used to always say, "The trouble with being on top, joe, Is that you can't go anywhere from there but down."
So what, you're thinking Is that you can't go anywhere or something?
I'm not up there, victory, i am down here.
I don't understand.
I had a nice run, victory.
But i gambled big.
And i lost big.
Stop talking like a fortune cookie.
What's going on?
I am overextended.
I am under-Capitalized.
I'm starting over, okay?
I can't drag you down into this.
It may be...
It may be a while before i'm out of this hole.
Joe.
Now, i know what you're gonna say. "
It's only money."
And i'm sure that you're right.
But the problem is i...
I don't really know who the hell i am without it.
I know who you are.
You're the man i want to marry.
What is this?
Did you make this?
Yeah.
It's a good color.
Try it on.
It may not be a gulf stream private jet, But it's my version of a cupcake, you know?
How's it look?
Look on the inside pocket.
Don't you still want to marry.
I do.
But...
No "but."
Just, "i do."
I may not be able to bankroll you, mr.
Bennett...
Yet.
But i know how to keep you looking sharp.
You own my heart, joe.
Whatever else you do or you don't have, You'll always own my heart.
Stop smirking.
You missed this smirk.
Natasha is going out on tour, And she would like you to join the band.
Me?
You're talking about four months, shane.
It was better for you when i was someone You had to take care of, wasn't it?
Just so you know, I'm just freezing some of my eggs In case i want to have a child.
Hey, hey.
Call 911.
Thank you for everything.
It's my pleasure.
Turning down the tour...
That was a decision that shane and i came to together, as a couple.
Call natasha bedingfield.
Tell her i'm in.
I'm gonna be the most demure bride ever.
Did you just say "bride"?
Bri...
did joe proay "bride"?
No, it's my turn this time.
I'm gonna ask him to marry me.
So do we have our winner?
Well, 297 intrigued me.
I mean, he's smart, healthy, talented.
It's too bad my eggs and didn't meet him at a restaurant.
Or at a party instead of a petri dish.
It is a strange process, at a freely admit that.
I'm actually leaning towards Freezing my eggs unfertilized.
Really?
Well, just so you understand, The odds of a successful pregnancy Are a lot slimmer that way.
Yeah, i know, but, uh, There's no significant other in my life right now Is donor thing, uh...
I'm not ready to take that leap just yet.
I'm gonna take my chances and try it alone.
All right, then.
We'll see you tomorrow.
Great.
Okay, go.
How did you ever Get this out into the cab?
I shoved it in the backseat and i sat in the driver's lap.
Was he cute?
They weren't, i don't remember wearing heels.
Being this heavyo Okay, back up.
Keep going.
Keep going, keep going.
And...
right there, right there.
Okay.
All right.
All right.
No, it fits perfectly.
This in korean, by the way, Means "tranquility" And "good fortune."
Or maybe it means "extremely heavy" And "extremely heavy."
Well, at least i won't have to look At dirty dishes or balled-Up underwear.
You are going to love working from home, hon.
There's so many perks.
In the morning Unless you haven't had your coffee.
It's a reasonable commute.
Private bathroom.
Deal or no day.
It's a clock away.
Oh, and a blocked conference room, honey.
Do we know, no one is gonna who knows hoopen up a briefcase That says "marry me."
Why not?
Stop thinking so grand.
Be personal.
But joe loves grand.
On our second date, He sent a private plane to tokyo to pick me up.
And what do you remember the most about that trip?
The cupcake he sent with it.
Hmm, okay.
Thank you.
What do you think?
It's a little butch for our summer line, But what do i know?
I just heard back from the public library And the jumbotron in times square.
Both really pricey.
Well, we don't need them anymore Because i figured out how to propose to joe my way...
With needle and thread.
Take your pants off.
You heard me.
Okay.
Marva?
What did i do right and who noticed?
I don't know.
They were here when i got in this morning.
No card?
Now what could that mean?
Griffin wants you to clear the decks this afternoon.
First interview is at 2:00.
I thought he already whittled down this list.
He did...
there were three of these when we started.
This position is important to him.
Yeah. "
Bonfire blogger-In-Chief."
You'd think he's hiring someone to take over the company.
Be happy he asked your opinion.
Hello.
Nico.
Hey.
I just wanted to call and say thanks again for hooking me up with the victory job.
Yeah, oh, of course.
No problem.
And anyway, you've already...
you've thanked me plenty.
Huh?
The flowers, they're beautiful.
Get out of the road!
And, oh, god.
They're not from you.
'Cause, god, right now i feel like a total loser.
No, no.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to make you feel bad.
So, flowers, huh?
Sounds like you have a secret admirer.
It's good to hear your voice.
Yeah.
Yours too.
Well, i should go.
Okay.
Take care of yourself.
You too.
Bye.
So it's "bring your daughter to work day" today.
You like?
So now it's like you'll be 20 feet away.
All the time.
Great.
Just because i'm working from home doesn't mean i'm going to be cramping your style.
The scary thing is you actually believe that.
Did dad change his mind?
About what?
The choice.
He wasn't going.
He's not.
What are you talking about?
Looks like he's still Trying to find flights to san francisco.
So we've got the We have her at 2:45.
And she is at 3:30.
I hope you don't mind I know you're going to be anout of the office a couple day.
One.
Forwell, you know.
You may need some extra recovery time After the procedure.
I don't want you to push yourself.
Anyway, This girl, angie wilson.
She seems like the standout candidate to me.
Forgive me...
this woman.
She graduated college in 2005? "
Girl" is fine.
Number seven on wired's bloggers of the year list.
She's never published anything on actual paper.
And i'm guessing she's never driven a ford pinto.
Does that automatically disqualify her?
No, i'm serious.
I want to make sure whomever we hire Still values the written word, And that it's not all cyberspeak.
Ah.
L-O-L.
Ta-Ta for now.
Ah, i'll see you at 2:00.
Put some sugar in the water.
The flowers will last longer.
They're beautiful, aren't they?
I'm glad you liked him.
They're from you?
They are.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
But why?
Why not?
You didn't want to leave a card?
Always wanting a paper trail.
Read my lips ?
Be all that you can be ?
Make a difference ?
No time for sleeping ?
There's too much to do ?
Don't you forget that ?
We do what we want to do ?
Let's get nuts ?
Let's make some money ?
Ooh, ooh ?
Take your shirt off, honey ?
Let's freak out ?
Ooh, ooh ?
Work the summertime ?
Read my lips ?
Nice partition.
How was work?
Oh, you know.
Tedious.
I seem to have been saddled with a drummer Who's unburdened by any sense of rhythm.
Want a cup of tea?
Yes, please.
Funny story.
I was showing maddie my new office And i found these in the printer.
What's that?
Just research.
That you're still doing For a trip you're not taking?
Why?
It...
it...
it's just been a bit harder Than i thought it would be to say, "no," wendy.
Oh, so let me get this straight...
I was gonna come home, say, one monday To an empty closet and a note from you?
I just supposed to catch your act onlive unplugged?
Oh, please, let's avoid the melodrama, wendy.
I've been wanting to bring it up, okay?
When?
Last night?
This morning?
Tonight?
Not now, certainly.
Not when you're like this.
Are you gonna go on the tour or not, shane?
I'm still mulling it over, darling.
Fine, then you can mull it over with dr.
Kress.
We're seeing her at 5:00.
Who?
Kress.
The marriage counselor.
Right.
Fueled by t this done fast.
And a deadline.
Okay, put your wallet, um, on the inside pocket.
I keep my wallet in my pants.
Then reach for a handkerchief.
In the inside pocket?
No, that's...
that's vulgar.
I always keep it especially during flu season.
Okay, you know what?
Forget it.
Good choice.
What do you think?Od choice.
I hope mr.
Bennett Answers his own phone.
Putting tripled its readership.
I can guarantee i could bring in A whole new demographic to bonfire.
How do you mean "new"?
Young professionals with disposable income Who've been texting their friends Since they were in ninth grade.
They're not stopping at newsstands Or mailing in those annoying cards That fall out.
I'm still curious about your approach.
My next cover is a profile on patrick boyd security guard...
The one who had the affair with the hamptons socialite Who turned up dead.
He's the primary suspect.
How would you use his story To get new readers to the site?
How about a slideshow of the estate, Following the killer's steps and the victim's?
It's a little ghoulish, don't you think?
Lot of ghouls out there.
Maybe an online whodunit poll.
Provide clues, make it interactive.
You could run the results exclusively in the magazine.
Imagine what she can do If she actually had time to think about it.
Hire me and you'll find out.
You're on.
How soon can you start?
How's right now?
Why do none of his suits have sizes in them?
Because they're all custom-Made By a small, nervous man in london Who will be even more nervous Because you're taking his job.
Huh.
Well, i don't want his job.
I just want a pattern.
Ugh.
I've never seen him wear this before.
You won't.
He think the lapels make him look like frankie valli.
You're welcome to that.
Yeah.
Hmm.
Victory?
Yeah.
I...
i hate to be rude, But this day is a little crazed.
Oh, this'll work.
Do you think he'll miss it?
No, he's more attached to his socks.
Does he have plans on friday night?
I left him a message this morning, but he hasn't called back yet.
Well, that's because he's away.
And where did he go?
China.
He left last night.
And when does he come back?
Not sure.
You need help?
No, no.
I got it.
Since when do you not know his schedule?
Obefore he has to doe any major squeezing.
Mean?
This trip called for flexibility.
Ellyn, this is not just any friday night.
This will be a year to the day Had our first date.
Happy anniversary.
So i just need joe at my place for dinner So i can propose to him.
Did you hear what i just said?
Uh, i really should be getting back.
Ellyn, whoa.
Freeze.
What's giong on?
What are...
what are you not telling me?
Is he...
Is there someone else in his life right now?
No, absolutely not.
Is he sick?
Don't hold out on me My place a week from now With some sorry story when i'm embroidering a...
Ellyn, you sent me down there With the wrong report.
China?
Town?
Did i know you were coming?
No, i just, um, i stopped by So, uh, ellyn could...
could try something on But it's...
it's, uh, too fluffy.
Uh, i thought you asked for 2006.
'07.
Rough day?
I've had better.
So, um...
Give me a second.
Yeah, i...
i can't talk right now.
Call pearlman.
This is why we retain lawyers.
I understand, but i have a call coming in and someone is in my office.
Can we talk tonight?
Very good.
So, um, Listen, i know you're really busy, But i just wanted to check in about friday night...
Here's 2007, and i need a signature on this before i fax it back.
What are we talking about?
Friday.
Dinner.
Can we do that another night?
Well, we could, but it wouldn't be the same As friday night.
Victory, if you need something, Just tell me, please.
Well, i'm...
i...
I would like your undivided attention.
You have it.
Go.
Okay, fine...
okay, hong kong, uh, reports are here.
But they're certified.
You have to sign.
That's fine, send him up.
Tell the car i will be down in a minute, all right?
Oh, i'll get it.
Hello.
Yeah.
No, i don't.
Wait.
Yeah, i...
i...
i understand.
Hold on.
Okay, look, all i need is one hour friday.
We can forget dinner.
Just one sip of wine and we'll split a crab cake.
Are you in or you out?
I'm in.
I want my own crab cake.
I think we made the right choice, don't you?
Yeah, i don't remember making a choice.
I remember you hiring her and not asking me.
Who would you have hired?
Angie.
All right, you know what?
That's not the point.
You just like busting my chops.
No, i just think you could have waited a couple hours.
Played a little hard-To-Get.
Make her want it more.
That's not my style.
When i know what i want, i go for it.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
I'm not implying, i'm asking.
Do you think there's a part of you That wanted wendy to find those pages In the printer?
Why aren't you asking him Why he wants to run away from his family?
Okay, hold on, wendy.
I think that's a leap.
Shane, let me ask you.
Why is this tour so important to you?
Does it represent something?
Yeah, it represents the freedom he doesn't think he can have at home.
Good, okay, let's...
let's hear from shane.
Well, this whole therapy thing, It was all her idea.
If she wants to tell you what i'm thinking, That's fine by me.
What i'm hearing is that maybe the job Represents some external validation That you're not getting elsewhere in your life.
Is that something you need right now?
Doesn't everybody?
What are these?
Are these just covering up Unsightly holes in your walls?
I give him nothing but validation.
Would i have passed on your work to directors if i didn't believe in you?
Honey, would i be trying to round up people To hear you play tomorrow night if i...
Wendy, there's no need for you to fill the house, okay?
Natasha bedingfield's gigs are usually sold-Out.
So that's who you're backing tomorrow night?
Oh, so you've already joined the tour.
No, i have just agreed to play one set with her.
Here in new york, okay?
Now, can you see this?
See the curious forms her validation takes?
She goes crazy.
If i decide to do anything outside of her world, She just loses it.
Yeah, i'm crazy...
For wanting to know major news that affects our entire family.
45-Minute set.
Downtown new york.
How are we gonna survive that, eh?
Let's just say, for arguments' sake, That your wife's support is not in question.
If she's recommended you for films in the past...
Yeah, yeah, she has.
But she thinks all the success i've had has been because of...
Because of nepotism.
What?
Yeah.
And that sound in your ears?
That's my 15 minutes of fame ticking down, isn't it?
Okay, shane.
Let's get back to tomorrow night.
Why do you think you neglected to tell wendy Who you were playing with?
'Cause i didn't want to talk about it then Any more than i want to talk about it now.
I'm sorry.
Ll tell you this, though...
I don't want to be the guy Sitting on a barstool Telling anybody who'll listen That he could have played keyboards On a 30-City rock tour.
She'll be awake any minute now.
Can i ask...
Are you going to carry the baby or is she?
What?
Well, there was a couple in last week And she carried the first child And her partner carried the second child.
Oh, no, no.
Uh...
no.
That's just...
no.
No shame.
Hey.
Everything went really well.
They retrieved eight eggs to freeze.
I'm having eight babies?
Don't tell charles.
He'll be so mad at me.
I won't.
Now he'll never send me flowers.
Did you see the flowers that griffin sent me?
They're so pretty.
Don't tell charles about that, either, or kirby.
Sorry i'm late.
Well, how's everything going?
Well, nico's juggling three men, One of them's dead, And the nurse thinks that we're ellen and portia.
Hi.
How you doin'?
Where's kirby?
Is kirby here?
No.
But we're here.
Me and wendy.
I'm not all alone?
Of course not.
I thought i was all alone.
Thank you, everyone.
Thank you.
Whoa!
Hello.
Great set!
Ha, thanks, mate.
Shane, that was so fantastic.
Yeah, i can see why she wants you on tour.
What?
Why'd you kick me?
I'm sorry, would you buy me a drink?
You guys want anything?
How about a bottle of champagne?
Are we celebrating something?
Just walk.
I can see why you want to be a part of this.
Once-In-A-Lifetime opportunity.
What if we go with you?
What?
On tour.
Me and the kids.
After we got home last night, I was just looking for ways to make it work This is what i came up with.
Wendy, wh...
Well, it'll be an adventure for them.
An educational experience.
All right, yeah, living in hotel rooms...
Our 15-Year-Old daughter who's already whipped up a fake i.D.?
Have you gone mad?
It's not like her parents aren't gonna be there to supervise.
Oh, is that what i'd be doing?
No, i'll be doing that.
I'm just looking for a chance for us to be together.
I can just imagine the phone calls To the schools as we're saying, "We're pulling our kids out for a rock tour."
I mean, come on.
I've made those calls.
And they're already sending me Home-School study guides And all, a whole the reading materials.
No.
No what?
No, we are not touring as a family.
I thought you'd be excited.
You're wrong, okay?
This was never meant to disrupt their lives.
But the school's given them permission.
Well, i haven't.
Look, i'm not going on the tour.
Case closed.
I don't want to hear any more of it.
Listen, we should go up the corner.
We'll get one quicker from there.
Come on.
Ti ck jun there you are.
We've been looking for you.
We're heading down to a snow patrol gig.
Do you want to come?
Thanks, but i'm...
I'm wendy, by the way.
Sorry.
I'm, uh, i'm shane's wife.
Hi.
Um, it was a great show tonight.
Thank you.
Please come, it will be fantastic.
Yeah, yeah, sounds great.
But, we should get back to the kids.
Right?
Well, i mean, honey, if you want to go.
I...
Wouldn't mind, but.
At do you think?
Yeah, hey, go.
Sure?
Just go.
Okay.
Good night.
We need to talk.
Step into my office.
What were you trying to prove with that item on the website?
You hired me to make sure The sun never sets on theebonfire empire.
Not by pillaging The cover story of an upcoming issue.
You beat me to it.
I assume you saw the website.
Yes, i did.
I'm sorry, i know how much extra work This is going to cause you.
The jury came in late yesterday.
I had to jump on it.
Would you rather be scooped by me or by a rival publication?
How did you get patrick boyd to talk to you?
I paid him.
You did what?
Not directly.
I...
i'm not an idiot.
It's an advance.
I set up a book deal with larry.
Larry.
You mean lawrence kellard?
Senior v.P.
Of publishing?
I did a profile of him on my blog last year.
I had his email.
I guess he doesn't sleep much, either, Because we were i.M.Ing about it all last night.
You can feature a chapter in bonfire, Parador can buy the film rights.
Didn't you say you're all about the synergy?
You know what else i'm a big fan of?
Chain of command.
If i didn't get on this right away, We would have lost the story.
You work for nico reilly.
If that's something you can't respect, Maybe this isn't the right place for you.
Maybe it isn't.
I like her.
You're kidding me.
She did a total end run around you.
Your february cover's a complete wash.
Who does she think she is?
Me, ten years ago.
Look, when i saw the site, But you know hea as well as i do, this is a big score for us.
I'll find another cover story.
But you knbut just so as wthat we're clear, I fight my own battles.
I still don't understand how this happened.
Oh, it was dark.
He probably just didn't see it.
Here, do you want some glue, honey?
Yeah, thanks.
Why'd he come home way later than you, though?
I thought you guys went out together.
What are you, writing a book?
Was he wasted?
Your father does not get wasted.
Uh, yeah, but if he did, he might Wake up the next morning looking a bit like this.
Don't i get a "good morning"?
Eh, you kind of get what you give.
Sorry about this.
Is there any coffee?
There was at breakfast.
I'll make some fresh coffee for you, dad.
No, no, that's all right.
You go help your mother.
I'll look after myself, darling.
So how did last night go?
Was it, like, sold-Out?
What was natasha like?
Whoa, you ask your mother.
She was there.
Yeah, but you got to play with her.
You were, like, on stage with her.
Was it totally awesome?
Are you going on tour?
Hey, maddie, please.
Oh, next time you see her, You have to get an autograph for chloe Because i told her and she didn't believe me And i really think that...
could i just have a cup of coffee, okay, Before we start talking about rock stars your little pals want to get aographs from?
Please.
Don't worry.
I'll have all my stuff out of here by the end of the day.
You mean your laptop?
Relax.
You're not fired.
And you're not quitting, either.
Oh, i'm not?
No.
You're not.
Now sit down.
Let's get something straight.
New media is a division of bonfire magazine You call me at 3:00 in the morning.To ce I know you think you know everything, T there's a lot that you can learn.
Lesson number one...
As long as you're here, you want me on your side.
Fine.
Thanks.
I could use someone like you on my side.
You know, someone your...
With your experience.
L- O-L.
Now get back to work.
Should we get the check?
Yeah.
No, i may want to get another latte.
Don't you have to get back and sew buttons on?
I thought you were on a deadline.
Maybe not.
I mean, maybe he's not In the marrying place anymore, you know?
I could be taking this huge leap and go, "splat."
Honey, every guy that has ever gotten down on one knee Has felt that way.
I mean, by the time shane asked me to marry him, he was a mess.
I had to empty the popcorn bag So he could breathe into it.
And we turned out okay.
If ywhat did i miss last night?
What did i miss last night?
Just more drama on the tour that ate my family.
She wants them to all go on tour together, And he doesn't love the idea.
Well, i can see that.
I mean, honey, You never packed up your husband and kids When you went on a movie location.
Look, i know that i maywent get kicked to the curb For saying this, But, sweetie, all shane wants Is to have what you've always had.
Right?
A chance to be completely absorbed in his work.
He wants to focus on his music.
He wants to be surrounded by other musicians on a stage.
I want to go on tour, And i don't even play an instrument.
It's his turn, isn't it?
You're still uh...
Would you like me to call victory And tell her you're on your way?
Would you like me to call her And tell her you're running late?
Mr.
Bennett.
Sir.
You...
you really need to tell her something.
Hey there.
Hi, mom.
Hi.
All right, dinner is almost ready.
Go clean up.
I'm not that dirty.
Oh, do it anyway, please.
Thank you.
So why so late?
Oh, taylor's music teacher cornered me.
Asked if i wouldn't mind Writing a few original songs For the christmas pageant.
Offers just keep rolling in, don't they?
What's this?
What's this?
Are you kicking me out?
Yep.
For four months.
Go on, open it.
Go on.
What is...
ah!
Do you remember that?
That's just...
Promise me you won't even think about putting it on.
I won't think about putting it on, no.
Well, i'll call taylor's teacher and just say you're not available.
Wendy, look, i'm...
I'm really sorry about last night.
I behaved like an idiot and i'm...
i'm just really sorry.
It's all right.
'S okay, really, i know, okay...
I know why we both acted the way we did.
Shane, i really think you should go on that tour.
Just you.
We'll manage.
No, i've made peace with it.
I don't have to go.
Yes, you do.
And believe me, I don't want you to be that guy On that last barstool any more than you do.
Well, honey.
Well, we'll visit you.
Okay, not...
not often.
Don't worry.
It's gonna be hard for you to come home, though.
I mean, how can i compete With 15,000 adoring fans?
And what happens when other people find out how amazing you are And ask you to join other tours?
I'll tell 'em i'm already booked.
Thanks.
Staff is brainstorming On a new concept for the cover.
I should have something to show you on monday.
I've always liked rules, structure...
I like things clear.
All my life people were always telling me That i should have joined the military.
Why didn't you?
Like the rules, hate the guns.
Agreed.
One of my own personal rules, one that i have never broken...
Don't date anybody who works with you.
And the way i acted this morning is part of the reason why.
I know you can handle yourself, nico.
In pretty much any situation, Especially here.
But for some damned reason, i have this urge To take care of you.
I don't need you to take care of me.
I know.
So how about you tomorrow night?
I can live with that.
You know what i'm gonna miss most When i'm on tour?
It better be this.
I was gonna say our comforter.
With you beneath it, of course.
Oh, i'm gonna miss mornings like this.
But then i'll hear taylor complaining That there are no waffles and i'll be okay.
Won't even notice you're gone.
Yes.
I'm not waking up with you For four months.
Darling, you call me When you get up in the morning, okay?
It doesn't matter where i am, What time zone i'm in, you call me, okay?
You know what?
Now might be a good time to set some road rules.
Well, for instance, no inappropriate touching.
Okay.
This.
Yeah?
No way.
Can you give me another example Of what wouldn't be allowed?
Well...
This.
Definitely not allowed.
Anything else?
This.
Don't even think about it.
Anything else?
And this.
Oh, i'll hurt you.
Ellyn.
Good morning.
Are congratulations in order?
No, is he there?
No, isn't he with you?
He never showed up.
Oh, no.
Yeah, do you know where he might be Or why he didn't even call?
Maybe.
Nico?
Kirby.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
I'm dropping off some contact sheets for victory.
She asked me to do it in person.
Yeah, she wasn't too keen on me Emailing nude pictures of her.
Was afraid they'd end up on facebook.
She said that you were her saving grace.
She was great.
And i think it's gonna lead to some more work, So thank you, again.
Good, good.
Any room in your office for more flowers?
I was gonna mention it the other day, But are you gonna Use the aspen tickets this christmas?
Oh, god, i'm sorry.
I completely forgot about them.
I'll messenger them to you monday.
Oh, no, no.
Don't bother.
I'll...
i'll just get a refund.
I'm not gonna use 'em.
Oh, you should.
It's beautiful, especially this time of year.
Ask a friend to go.
You'll have a wonderful time.
Yeah, you're right.
I should do that.
Yeah.
So...
Friend?
You want to come with me?
Either you have remarkable psychic ability Or ellyn just lost her job.
Then let's go with "remarkable psychic ability."
Happy one-Year anniversary.
A day late and a dollar short.
You have no idea.
I really did want to have that dinner with you.
And yet here you are, dining with the seagulls instead.
If there's something that you need to say, Please just say it.
See that wonder wheel there?
Ighbor of mine, When i was a kid...
his name was lou.
He was the ticket taker there When i was young.
And he used to let me work for him In the summertime.
It was my first job.
The money was lousy, But i was in it for the free rides.
I used to love being suspended from on top, Just dangling up there.
Look over the whole neighborhood, The ocean.
God, i loved that.
Anyway, lou used to always say, "The trouble with being on top, joe, Is that you can't go anywhere from there but down."
So what, you're thinking Is that you can't go anywhere or something?
I'm not up there, victory, i am down here.
I don't understand.
I had a nice run, victory.
But i gambled big.
And i lost big.
Stop talking like a fortune cookie.
What's going on?
I am overextended.
I am under-Capitalized.
I'm starting over, okay?
I can't drag you down into this.
It may be...
It may be a while before i'm out of this hole.
Joe.
Now, i know what you're gonna say. "
It's only money."
And i'm sure that you're right.
But the problem is i...
I don't really know who the hell i am without it.
I know who you are.
You're the man i want to marry.
What is this?
Did you make this?
Yeah.
It's a good color.
Try it on.
It may not be a gulf stream private jet, But it's my version of a cupcake, you know?
How's it look?
Look on the inside pocket.
Don't you still want to marry.
I do.
But...
No "but."
Just, "i do."
I may not be able to bankroll you, mr.
Bennett...
Yet.
But i know how to keep you looking sharp.
You own my heart, joe.
Whatever else you do or you don't have, You'll always own my heart.