Émission TV: Lipstick Jungle - 2x13
Previously On Lipstik Jungle... Hey.
Hi.
Hello, wendy.
It's nice to see you.
I don't want to be the guy sitting there on a barstool Telling anybody who'll listen That he could've played keyboards On a 30-City rock tour.
When i know what i want, i go for it.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
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.
I am over-Extended, i am under-Capitalized.
I can't drag you down into this.
Look on the inside pocket.
What?
Don't you still want to marry me?
I do.
Let's just stop before we get into That hating each other phase.
I could never hate you.
December 31st, 11:55 p.M.
Hey, it's kirby.
I'm calling here to say happy new year, 'Cause i figured if i called your cell I might be interrupting something.
Anyway, you were right.
Aspen's great.
The slopes are amazing, the snow keeps falling and...
I'm sorry you're missing it.
Kirby, come on, it's freezing!
Anyway, i should go.
But i really do hope you have a great year ahead of you, nico.
You deserve it.
Press one to delete.
Press two to save.
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Oh, this is so cheerful.
Mom, you don't really need to bring your luggage in.
The driver's gonna take you guys to the four seasons Right after lunch.
Who installed your dimmers?
Uh, my electrician.
Licensed?
Oh, norm, don't be critical.
You haven't unzipped your coat yet.
So, how was the trip?
You guys haven't said a word.
It's your first time on a private jet.
Wasn't it special?
It was certainly different.
[Both chuckle] Your dad and i having that whole plane to ourselves, It was, uh...
lonely.
No, no.
Just quiet.
You know me.
I like to meet people when i travel.
Oh, mom, really, don't unpack.
The driver's gonna take you guys.
Oh, i know, i know, joe wants us at the hotel, But we'd be lots more comfortle here.
Yeah, if we could stay here, I could fix...
dad, dad!
You didn't come all the way to new york to rewire my house.
Plus, you're joe's guests at that hotel.
His feeling are gonna be hurt if you don't Accept his generosity.
Is he throwing the party too?
No, it's at his place, but wendy and nico are hosting.
Who's coming from joe's side?
Uh...uh...well...
There'll probably be, um, ellen.
Is that his sister?
Assistant.
Ah.
Hey there.
Hey.
Hey.
Look at you.
Already back to work.
Well, the holidays are over.
They don't have to be.
Hey...
You're, um...
You're distracting me.
This is called multitasking.
No, this is called me being unprepared To run my 10:00 staff meeting.
What's this?
This is a letter for both of us to sign For the legal department Letting them know that we have a relationship Outside of the office.
It protects us both.
Um...this is, uh...
Very, um, detailed.
Can't we just say that we, uh...
Saw each other over the holidays?
Well, that makes it sound like we bumped into each other At macys, in santa's workshop.
What's bothering you?
Nothing.
Nothing.
I'm...
i'm just a little uncomfortable Going on public record As having a romantic relationship with my boss.
This is not an inter-Office memo, nico.
It's strictly confidential.
No, i get it.
I get it.
But if one person in this building knows, It changes things.
I understand that it's required, But the idea of general counsel knowing That we spent new year's eve at my place, And how i like my toast buttered...
Is that still in there?
It just feels a little orwellian.
I'll tell you what.
Why don't you edit it.
Keep what you can live with, change what you can't.
When you're done, i'll sign it.
Does it still make you uncomfortable?
No, no, it's all good.
Then why are you twisting the arm off that chair?
Read my lips ?
Be all that you can be ?
Make a difference ?
Give your dreams to me ?
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 ?
You'll be sorry charlie ?
Read my lips ?
No, no, no, no, no.
There has to be room for both names on the cake.
Victory.
No one's ever called her "vicky" and lived to talk about it.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, hey!
Hey, what's the rush?
I have to stop by the library before first period.
Oh, okay, well, don't forget, Your father's being picked up for the airport at 7:00.
Oh, i might not be home in time.
What?
What are you...
I'm cramming for a chemistry test.
Well, honey, you can't not say good-Bye to your father.
How many good-Byes are we gonna have?
There's been, like, ten.
I'm not doing this to my study partner.
This test is major.
Maddie...
I'll call dad on his cell.
I gotta go.
Remind me why i was so eager to hear her first words.
Oh, the good times will come around again, darling.
Soon she'll be 16 and she'll stop talking to us all together.
Um, i might need another bag.
Oh, i can send you things.
Ugh, not really keen on the postal system Handling my underwear.
Well, i'm not really keen on you going on tour Not wearing any.
You worried about her?
Well, when she's angry...
she'll get over it.
Because, darling, if you think It's gonna turn into something serious...
shane, stop.
No, no, no, i'm serious.
I'll call them and i'll tell them to get someone else.
Family comes first, you know.
Your family is going to be fine.
Wendy...
just take yes for an answer.
These are all from the store opening.
You had all those people down to the store Before it was done?
What do you mean?
This is done.
Then what's with all the exposed plumbing?
That's the look, dad.
It's called "industrial chic."
Oh.
Since when did a ceiling become optional?
Hello?
Anybody home?
Hi.
That's joe.
We're all in here.
Ah, norm, maryann, welcome.
It's good to finally meet.
Yes.
How was the flight?
Oh, they can't stop talking about it.
Oh, great.
Now, if everybody's game, I would love to take you out to lunch.
I'll take everyone out to lunch.
Oh, god, no.
I've still got half my breakfast from the flight.
Are you sure?
There's this lovely french place.
I reserved the chef's table in the kitchen.
This bag's crazy with leftovers.
I hate to see good food go to waste.
You have that ham and cheese pocket?
Oh, yeah.
Never dated anyone like her.
Dahlia is passionate about everything.
She read this script i was on the fence about, right.
Wakes me up at 4:00 a.M.
Insisting we act out One of the scenes from it...
in bed.
A love scene?
Murder.
She did add some nice romance to it, though.
Sal, you're definitely in a zone.
Last night i was telling her about the lucy mckay story Coming out in bonfire.
Was that the med student Who faked her way into the operating room?
Yeah, did nico tell you about it?
No.
This deserves major attention.
If lucy mckay's our centerpiece, then i want sidebars.
A timeline with famous frauds from history, literature.
The count of monte cristo...
that sort of thing.
I'll get research on it right away.
They should already be on it.
This story has top priority for griffin.
He plans to option the rights for parador.
It gets better.
The lawyer who defended lucy Is now putting her through med school.
And living with her.
Oh, what a fantastic project.
I'd kill to make a movie like that.
You should.
What?
Make that movie.
Your sensibility, you'd knock it out of the park.
Oh, sal, don't torture me, okay?
If parador wants it...
What's gonna keep you from scooping up the rights Before we get it?
And how are you going to explain that to griffin?
Business is business, right.
Lucy mckay should sell her story to the best filmmaker.
Besides, i owe you one.
All right, so next, So we have a strategy for the web site?
Where is angie?
Uh, in california.
What, working on her tan?
She's at the skywalker ranch For lucas' annual precedent.
Oh, all right, well...
Mario testino, has he signed the contracts?
Done.
It's in legal.
Where is my invite to the lucas event?
I think the focus this year is on electronic publishing.
Angie was the only one they asked.
So how do we plan on promoting the mckay story?
I have you booked for an interview on talk of the town.
It's satellite radio.
And...that's it?
Uh, at the moment, yes.
Really?
Well, maybe you need to work a little harder, brian.
Find a station that you can pick up Outside of a rental car.
Should i start now?
Looking for another job?
Possibly.
Lisa, where are we with sales?
Uh, so i'm guessing crisscrossing Eats up a lot of gas.
It does.
It does.
But i'm traveling less these days.
Only going if the situation demands face time.
You like hockey?
More of a basketball fan.
Ah.
You?
Never liked basketball.
Oh, god, what is that?
Something i've been putting together for years.
Odds and ends from other folks' weddings To help you plan yours.
Oh, remember lynn tulio?
Gorgeous reception.
Except she wore this horrible dress That was slit up to her yin-Yang.
But the flowers...
She had daisies dyed teal to match the bridesmaids' gowns.
Mom, i should probably tell you...
Joe...
Joe may not be into a traditional wedding.
You know, like in a church with a minister, And 100 napkins that say "vicky and joe's big day."
His idea of a perfect wedding is probably very intimate.
How intimate?
Will the bride's parents be invited?
Listen, i've gotta head off to a meeting.
But ellen has booked us a table tonight at per se.
Joe, um, maybe something more casual?
Honestly, we'd be happy To be in tonight.
Vicky's fixed up this place so cozy.
Okay, you know, i'll tell you what.
I'll call the chef, see if he can come by here, Prepare dinner for us in this kitchen.
Joe...
and tomorrow morning, I'm thinking maybe a little helicopter ride.
See the brooklyn bridge the way it was meant to be seen, huh?
Joe, stop.
No helicopters, really.
All right, we'll see.
Maryann, you get some rest.
Okay.
Okay?
Norm, see you tonight.
You know, you really don't have to do any of this.
Do what?
Let's just simplify the plans.
This is too much for them.
Look, they're my plans, okay?
If i want to treat 'em special, i will.
Special would have been a first-Class ticket.
Nobody expects a private plane, Especially when you don't have one anymore.
Well, that's why you can charter one for a day If you know the right people.
This is not the time for you to be so extravagant.
Victory, that is not your concern.
And you need never bring it up again.
All right?
I'll see you later.
And i was just wondering if...
Maybe we could get together later this afternoon.
All right.
Perfect.
Thank you.
Oh, hey.
What's up?
Just wondering if you wanted to grab a coffee.
Oh, thanks, but i just sent marva out...
i'm swamped.
I got the layout boards in, And i've got drinks with the maybelline people, And then dinner with frank rich.
Have the finished the letter yet?
No, i haven't.
But i will.
I'm just...
swamped.
Yeah.
Yeah.
If you're having buyer's remorse...
What?
No.
No, i'm not.
Griffin, i will.
I'll get to the letter as soon as...
It's not about the letter.
I'm more curious as to why You tipped off wendy healy to a property You knew i wanted.
What are you talking about?
Your buddy's making a play for the lucy mckay story.
Well...i didn't know about that.
I've never even discussed this with her.
I guess it's just an unhappy coincidence.
So how can i take your gorgeous magazine To the next level?
More importantly, can it involve an ice skater?
Because i had lunch with this...
Dahlia, actually, you're not here for bonfire.
You're...
you're here for me.
Aren't they one and the same?
Well, yes, they are.
I mean, you know how the industry is changing, And new media is gaining...
are you typing?
Yeah, this is how i work.
Go ahead.
All right, well, i've missed a few events Over the past few months for personal reasons.
And you know how this town is.
I mean, out of sight, out of mind.
Would it be easier if i just sent you a text?
Look, i know where this is going, hon.
Your stock is falling faster than citigroup?
Some 20-Something blogger is trying to steal your thunder?
So you got something new you need to plug?
Yeah, in our next issue, we've got this exclusive interview...
Ooh, nice.
What are you doing tomorrow at 7:00 in the morning Before you go to the office?
Um, stretching?
Get your facts together because kathie lee and hoda Want you for the today show.
Gotta go.
You're welcome.
Okay, look, if you're grossed out By the words salmon skin, Let's just go back to the pork chops.
Your parents eat meat, right?
My parents will still be eating the dinner rolls That they stole from joe's plane.
That all sounds great.
Said the sad and suicidal bride.
I'm sorry.
It's just i was so looking forward To the meeting and now it's just...
What?
They're not clicking?
What's the opposite of clicking?
Shane and my mother.
What's the problem?
I think they're just...
They're intimidated.
And joe wants to be all grand and they do not get "grand."
Oh, come on, you were kind of repelled yourself On your first date.
You saw through the $500 bottle of wine.
No, i drank it.
And then the sharp edges got a lot fuzzier.
But then you very quickly saw that there was a sweet guy Behind it all.
It's just so hard to watch Knowing that he doesn't even have the means To make those...
What did you just say?
What?
I didn't say anything.
Your lips were moving.
Joe's having some major money issues right now.
Even joe.
He keeps saying that it's gonna get better.
But it's...
it's just really bad.
He's way overextended.
He's still waiting on loans.
It's a mess.
And the thing that drives me crazy is that he thinks That his bank account is the only impressive thing about him.
Where are all the pictures?
They've taken them all down this installation, mom.
The museum invited these artists To create spaces...
Arenas that comment on how we experience the art.
Really burning all these lights just for us?
Joe's one of the benefactors of this museum So they kept it open for us So that we could have a private viewing.
Does that mean the gift shop's closed?
I'll send you a catalog.
It's really an amazing space, isn't it?
Hey, vic, You remember that cardboard backdrop you made For the charlie brown christmas show?
It wasn't a christmas show.
It was my sixth grade musical.
I made all the costumes and the sets and the posters.
Yeah.
And played snoopy.
Woodstock, actually.
Donny fleishman got to play snoopy.
How do you remember that even?
Because we were proud of you.
Kids grow up, move away.
Sometimes those memories are all we've got.
What about you, joe?
Never played snoopy.
You want a family?
Well, now, that is kind of a complicated question, norm.
I mean, i like small people very, very much.
But i may not have all the time and availability That they require.
Well, everyone says that.
But once you have your own...
Well, i know, but i travel a lot for work.
It needs a lot of my focus, time, seven days a week.
Victory and i are both very devoted to our careers.
We haven't ruled a family out yet.
But we've just kind of tabled it for now.
Yeah.
Shall we move on?
Good night.
It's almost 10:30.
Where were you, maddie?
Um, on the subway.
The train stalled and there was no cell service.
Leah called here looking for you.
She thought she was your study partner.
Yeah, well, uh, i needed help from someone smarter than her.
Did you call your father to say good-Bye?
No, i didn't.
Good night.
Maddie.
I need to know where you were and who you were with.
I have to take this.
It's my lawyer.
Don't move.
Mark, can you hold on for one second, please?
Maddie.
What?
I was with paul, okay?
We were in his dorm room.
Good night.
Stay right there.
All right, mark, i'm back.
Just tell me, did we close?
There's another offer.
What?
There was another offer.
It wasn't formal.
From whom?
I don't know.
How could lucy mckay be entertaining other offers When ours was accepted?
Wendy, i don't know the answer...
Well, go back to her and offer her something else.
Like what?
Digital rights.
Trip to cannes for the movie premiere.
I don't know, mark.
Be creative, okay?
It's your job.
Maddie, we have discussed this.
Paul is too old for you.
Now if i can't trust you when you leave this house, Then you're only gonna leave the house for school.
Fine!
Put the ankle bracelet on me Since you couldn't put it on dad!
I'll call you guys at the hotel in the morning.
Good night.
I'm sorry.
For?
You have to understand who my parents are.
A wedding is not a wedding to them If it doesn't last five days.
My dad's toasts are longer than most german operas.
Victory.
My family's so close, they're not even a family.
It's like a cult.
Victory, they're honest, direct, loving people.
How do you think they felt about me?
I think it went very well.
Really?
Yeah.
Joe, they met you, like, eight hours ago.
And trust me, they have never met anyone like you before.
You think you can frame that so i didn't sound like The creature from the black lagoon?
They don't get out much And you are definitely out of their orbit.
Do they not want you to marry me?
What?
No.
God.
I'm not a kid.
Does it really make that big of a difference?
I think it does to you.
They want me to be happy and you make me happy So that makes them happy.
Would your relationship with your parents remain intact If we didn't marry?
Because honestly, i'm okay with the relationship As it is now.
And if planning a ceremony Is going to cause more stress than pleasure, Why don't we just not do it?
That is not an option.
Why haven't you called me back?
I was crazed.
I was gonna call you in the morning.
Well, i'm busy tomorrow.
I'm on the today show.
You're on the today show?
Why?
Because i'm plugging the article That you're trying to steal from griffin.
You are?
Why didn't you tell me That you're going after that story?
Why didn't you tell me you were on the today show?
Because i didn't know that dahlia was bffs With kathie lee and hoda.
Dahlia?
When did you talk to dahlia?
Look, griffin wants that property And he thinks that i tipped you off.
But you didn't.
Well, you gotta tell him that.
Because my work situation is turning into a nightmare.
Nico, this is business.
Was it sal?
I could've learned about that article From any number of people.
I knew it.
It was sal.
Look, you've gotta tell griffin.
I am not throwing anybody under the bus.
I'm already under the bus And i'm being dragged down lexington.
Get over it.
So it'll be tense between you and griffin For a couple of board meetings.
He'll move on.
He might not.
What's this?
Oh, i need my own glass of wine.
By the counter.
So this is how you spent your new year's eve.
I can't say i'm shocked.
I didn't want to tell you until i was sure It was worth talking about.
I know how you feel about him.
Nico, It's not a problem.
If you care about griffin And he obviously cares about you, i'm a big girl, I can handle it.
Why don't you invite him to vic and joe's party?
I would never do that to you.
Why not?
It'll give me the opportunity To meet him all over again.
Maybe that's not such a bad idea.
Including him could go a long way.
What do you mean?
Well, he thinks that i'm backpedaling.
That i regret getting involved with him.
Do you?
Oh, jeez, wendy, i don't know.
Ever since charles died, i have been in this freefall.
Getting back together with kirby.
Thinking about motherhood.
Breaking up with kirby.
Freaking out about spending new year's alone.
I haven't felt this alone since i was married.
You might not want to share that thought At the engagement party.
Mom, i have plenty for you in here.
Look.
This would be so pretty on you.
Really?
It's a little revealing.
Mother, it's a turtleneck.
Oh.
That's so bright.
It's cute.
Hey.
Our ad is in, like, four magazines.
It looks awesome.
Um, yeah, i'm not so sure that right now is the time.
Trust me, you will be once you see it.
Vic, being naked has never looked so classy.
Yeah, my parents are here from ohio...
small town.
Hey.
We're practically neighbors.
I'm, uh, i'm from michigan.
No kidding.
A wolverine, huh?
Dad, mom, this is kirby atwood.
He's a friend, photographer.
Sorry.
Hang on.
Hey.
Hurry.
Turn on your tv.
Our girl's on the today show.
Who's our girl?
Don't ask questions.
Just do it.
Bye.
Okay, so we're back with the big story.
Hey, isn't that your friend nico?
Turn it up.
Tell us all about her.
What is the scoop on her?
Did you actually go to the prison cell To interview her?
And, by the way, is she operating on people In the jail?
No.
She actually didn't serve any time.
Her defense attorney, whom she's now living with...
Wait, wait, wait, we didn't know anything About this.
Yeah, that's new.
I know.
Their remarkable relationship is explored in this article.
And it's interesting because he was the one Who said that she was mentally imbalanced And then they fell in love.
That's exactly what happened to me and frank.
And i'm still mentally imbalanced.
Yes, you are.
But, uh, listen, let's just take a little detour here And talk about your Little romance we've been hearing about.
What, am i the only one that's fascinated By the older woman, younger man phenomenon?
No, i'm...
i'm definitely with you on that one.
Yeah.
She's lookin'.
She's lookin'.
I'm telling you.
Nico, what do you think about the way society Views men and women so differently?
Um, well, uh, uh, first of all, I'm...
i'm no longer dating that person.
And, um, well, i'm...
i'm no authority on it.
I'm 23 years younger than my husband, But...
but we've made it work.
Do you think it's harder for the older woman, Younger man to deal with the age difference?
Um, i don't know.
I mean, i can only speak for myself.
I can't speak for others.
But i will say that that gap that was supposed to divide us Kind of, i don't know, gave us room to breathe.
Good for you, nico.
You know, mom, why don't you congratulate her later tonight.
Can you leave it on just a minute longer?
Well, i guess we could Enter into the relationship With no expectations or...
I don't know.
I was just...
it was very fresh.
Ah.
So now we get down to it.
Yes, we do.
The sex.
We've got to talk about the sex.
Everybody wants to know about the sex.
These guys are so young, They're not talking, right?
They're doing.
Am i wrong?
You know, it's really easy to, uh, Categorize this type of relationship and, you know, Go for the salacious elements.
There was nothing tawdry about it.
It was a, uh, honest, Supportive, loving relationship.
I mean, i always felt that he loved me for who i am And...
and not that he wanted me to be someone else.
And i will always be grateful for him.
Maybe you could have him.
I'll take him.
Thank you so much, nico.
It's been a pleasure.
Thank you so much.
And all the best.
Its in bonfire this month.
It can be yours.
And we'll be right back after these messages.
Mr.
Ford, have you had anything to eat yet?
Do you eat fish, curry?
Oho, don't ask him.
He only likes three flavors, salt, ketchup, and burned.
Oh, well, you can have whatever you want.
It's a special night.
Mr.
Bennett is thrilled that you came in for it.
So enjoy.
Oh, that's...
that's wonderful.
See, she's not mad at me.
She's smiling.
She's hosting a party.
What's she gonna do, hurl a shrimp puff?
Look, i'm not gonna apologize, okay?
I did exactly what she wanted me to do.
I put her out there.
No, i think the word is "hang."
Hi.
Hey.
Hi, dahlia, how are you doing?
Vibrating.
I'm just so happy for vic and joe, I could just jump on a chair and scream.
Oh, well, then we will have after dinner entertainment.
Can i steal you for a minute, please?
Sure.
Why did you disappear before the interview was over?
I had that lunch with deniro.
Didn't i mention that to you?
Uh, no, you forgot to mention that Along with a lot of other things Like how much of my private life I was gonna have to...
uh, look, nico, That's exactly what their audience Wants to hear, okay?
No one's staying tuned to hear Lick about some psycho-Bitch in scrubs.
Okay, so i take it you don't want to do cougar-Talk On howard stern.
Hey, there.
Sorry i'm late.
Hey.
I'm glad you made it.
Hey, don't we know each other?
You sure i can't get you something a little stronger Than that?
Will you at least raise a champagne glass For your toast?
I think i'll hold off on that.
What?
You're not going to speak?
Well, there'll be other occasions.
Miss ford, sorry to interrupt, Uh, the photographer wants a shot of you and joe And your folks.
I need to use the men's room.
What's going on?
Is...
is he coming back?
Thank you.
Thanks for including me, wendy.
Griffin.
You're here, welcome.
I am grateful to be a part of the inner circle.
For the record, nico didn't slip me the mckay article.
I wasn't implying...
And i've got other friends and sources.
Hmm.
I know you do.
And my circle of friends is larger than the people In this room.
Would you excuse me?
Hey there, i'm joe.
You a friend of wendy's?
Uh, mostly nico.
I'm her date.
I'm griffin.
Well, of course.
Good to meet you.
And same here.
And congratulations.
It's quite a party.
I wish i knew more of the guests.
That makes two of us.
Would you excuse me?
Is something wrong?
This about your parents?
This was a mistake.
Did they say something?
It's what they're not saying.
Let's just...
Let's just get through this so that they can go home And then my dad can give his big toast at my brother's wedding.
Hi!
Good to see you.
Wendy, your purse is ringing.
Oh, gosh.
Thank you.
It must be my daughter.
Excuse me for just a minute.
Mark?
I'm at a...
When did that happen?
How much did they pony up?
I don't believe it.
Here i am wining and dining the guy behind that offer.
So it's all about cash.
Yeah, i know the story of david and goliath.
Believe me, if i had a slingshot right now, I'd use it.
Hey.
Having a good time?
Slightly better than you.
Did someone outbid you?
I can't compete with a corporation.
Listen, if this is about a bankroll, maybe i can help.
What do you need?
Joe, please.
Wendy, i live for this.
I know what's going on.
You don't have to do this.
I already know you and love you.
What are you talking about?
Joe, you're not alone.
October happened to everybody.
Thanks for the thought.
Let's get back before dahlia leaks a press release That we ran off together.
Can i talk to you for a minute?
Would you excuse us for a minute, please?
You don't know him well enough to judge him, dad.
What, joe?
What did i say?
Come on, he's treated you like royalty.
He's not asking anything of you but your blessing, And you can't even give him that?
Vicky, my gut tells me you're making a big mistake.
What?
He doesn't just want to get married on an island, He is an island.
You wanna shrink down your life So the only person in it is him?
Maybe you've forgotten how your parents reacted When you announced that you were gonna marry That short korean girl in that room right there.
Did they throw you a parade, dad?
How many years did they waste not talking to you?
I was seven before i met them.
I love him.
That should be enough for you.
Hey.
Your posse wants to toast us.
And this party should have happened a long time ago, So joe bennett, welcome to the fold.
Finally.
And to my sweet, sweet victory, I love you like a sister, And i've never been happier for you.
And most importantly, i have nothing to wear To your wedding, so start sketching.
I love you.
And i just wanna say that, um, i am so happy That such a wonderful man Knows you and loves you for who you really are, And makes you so happy.
Sorry.
And it's fitting that this couple got engaged At coney island, because although Their romance has been quite a roller coaster, I'm confident that their marriage and life Will be wonderful And it'll be a smooth ride.
Hear, hear.
Salud.
Excuse me.
I'll take that.
Could you just come here for a second, please, Help me?
Hey.
Thank you.
Oh, of course.
You know what?
Let's do a, uh...
let's do a group photo.
Come on here, let's do a family group photo.
Here we go.
Okay.
Here we go.
Nice toast, nico.
And i loved what you said on the today show.
I want a copy of that.
Oh...
Hey.
Hey.
Yeah, it was quite a speech.
I caught it too.
Well, i mean, it wasn't...
What?
Genuine?
Heartfelt?
Planned.
That may be true, but you can't find the words To define "us" in a paragraph.
But you have no trouble talking about your ex On national television.
Griffin, can we just...
No, let's not.
Enjoy your party.
I'll see you monday.
Good night.
Oh, just one right here, please.
What are you waiting for?
If you're gonna yell at me, do it now.
Or you could just find me a shrink too.
What is that supposed to mean?
Ooh, sorry, i didn't mean to mention the secret.
What secret?
Sneaking off to some marriage counselor And then pretending everything's cool.
Even taylor sees through your act.
It's not an act, maddie.
Your father and i have some issues That we had to work through.
Yeah, i know why he didn't want us to come with him.
He wanted to get away from you Because all you do is give orders.
Yeah, i'm not stupid.
Half the kids i know have parents who split up.
Your father and i are not splitting up.
Just don't!
Stop lying to me when we both know he's not coming back!
He's not, and it's all your fault!
Hello.
You all right, darling?
I need my underwear.
Thermals.
Where are you?
I'm in my motel room in chicago, And the only heat source is my cell phone.
How did the first show go?
Yeah, yeah, it was good, it was good.
And natasha's got quite a fan base here.
Oh, my god.
How was the party?
Oh, well it was, um...
memorable.
What happened?
Oh, nothing, it was just exhausting.
I'm tired, that's all.
Well, should we talk about it in the morning?
Yeah, sure.
But, um, hold on, maddie's still up.
You wanna talk to her?
Yeah, yeah, i'd love to.
Hello?
You're gonna be proud of me tonight, maddie.
I refrained from jumping up and down And doing anything that resembled a dance.
Dad, i'm sorry for not coming home to say good-Bye to you.
That's all right sweetie, don't worry about it, Don't worry about it.
I understand.
It was a school night.
No, i wanted to.
It's just...
I screwed up.
Good night.
Good night, sweetie.
Hi.
Hello, wendy.
It's nice to see you.
I don't want to be the guy sitting there on a barstool Telling anybody who'll listen That he could've played keyboards On a 30-City rock tour.
When i know what i want, i go for it.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
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.
I am over-Extended, i am under-Capitalized.
I can't drag you down into this.
Look on the inside pocket.
What?
Don't you still want to marry me?
I do.
Let's just stop before we get into That hating each other phase.
I could never hate you.
December 31st, 11:55 p.M.
Hey, it's kirby.
I'm calling here to say happy new year, 'Cause i figured if i called your cell I might be interrupting something.
Anyway, you were right.
Aspen's great.
The slopes are amazing, the snow keeps falling and...
I'm sorry you're missing it.
Kirby, come on, it's freezing!
Anyway, i should go.
But i really do hope you have a great year ahead of you, nico.
You deserve it.
Press one to delete.
Press two to save.
Message saved.
Oh, this is so cheerful.
Mom, you don't really need to bring your luggage in.
The driver's gonna take you guys to the four seasons Right after lunch.
Who installed your dimmers?
Uh, my electrician.
Licensed?
Oh, norm, don't be critical.
You haven't unzipped your coat yet.
So, how was the trip?
You guys haven't said a word.
It's your first time on a private jet.
Wasn't it special?
It was certainly different.
[Both chuckle] Your dad and i having that whole plane to ourselves, It was, uh...
lonely.
No, no.
Just quiet.
You know me.
I like to meet people when i travel.
Oh, mom, really, don't unpack.
The driver's gonna take you guys.
Oh, i know, i know, joe wants us at the hotel, But we'd be lots more comfortle here.
Yeah, if we could stay here, I could fix...
dad, dad!
You didn't come all the way to new york to rewire my house.
Plus, you're joe's guests at that hotel.
His feeling are gonna be hurt if you don't Accept his generosity.
Is he throwing the party too?
No, it's at his place, but wendy and nico are hosting.
Who's coming from joe's side?
Uh...uh...well...
There'll probably be, um, ellen.
Is that his sister?
Assistant.
Ah.
Hey there.
Hey.
Hey.
Look at you.
Already back to work.
Well, the holidays are over.
They don't have to be.
Hey...
You're, um...
You're distracting me.
This is called multitasking.
No, this is called me being unprepared To run my 10:00 staff meeting.
What's this?
This is a letter for both of us to sign For the legal department Letting them know that we have a relationship Outside of the office.
It protects us both.
Um...this is, uh...
Very, um, detailed.
Can't we just say that we, uh...
Saw each other over the holidays?
Well, that makes it sound like we bumped into each other At macys, in santa's workshop.
What's bothering you?
Nothing.
Nothing.
I'm...
i'm just a little uncomfortable Going on public record As having a romantic relationship with my boss.
This is not an inter-Office memo, nico.
It's strictly confidential.
No, i get it.
I get it.
But if one person in this building knows, It changes things.
I understand that it's required, But the idea of general counsel knowing That we spent new year's eve at my place, And how i like my toast buttered...
Is that still in there?
It just feels a little orwellian.
I'll tell you what.
Why don't you edit it.
Keep what you can live with, change what you can't.
When you're done, i'll sign it.
Does it still make you uncomfortable?
No, no, it's all good.
Then why are you twisting the arm off that chair?
Read my lips ?
Be all that you can be ?
Make a difference ?
Give your dreams to me ?
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 ?
You'll be sorry charlie ?
Read my lips ?
No, no, no, no, no.
There has to be room for both names on the cake.
Victory.
No one's ever called her "vicky" and lived to talk about it.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, hey!
Hey, what's the rush?
I have to stop by the library before first period.
Oh, okay, well, don't forget, Your father's being picked up for the airport at 7:00.
Oh, i might not be home in time.
What?
What are you...
I'm cramming for a chemistry test.
Well, honey, you can't not say good-Bye to your father.
How many good-Byes are we gonna have?
There's been, like, ten.
I'm not doing this to my study partner.
This test is major.
Maddie...
I'll call dad on his cell.
I gotta go.
Remind me why i was so eager to hear her first words.
Oh, the good times will come around again, darling.
Soon she'll be 16 and she'll stop talking to us all together.
Um, i might need another bag.
Oh, i can send you things.
Ugh, not really keen on the postal system Handling my underwear.
Well, i'm not really keen on you going on tour Not wearing any.
You worried about her?
Well, when she's angry...
she'll get over it.
Because, darling, if you think It's gonna turn into something serious...
shane, stop.
No, no, no, i'm serious.
I'll call them and i'll tell them to get someone else.
Family comes first, you know.
Your family is going to be fine.
Wendy...
just take yes for an answer.
These are all from the store opening.
You had all those people down to the store Before it was done?
What do you mean?
This is done.
Then what's with all the exposed plumbing?
That's the look, dad.
It's called "industrial chic."
Oh.
Since when did a ceiling become optional?
Hello?
Anybody home?
Hi.
That's joe.
We're all in here.
Ah, norm, maryann, welcome.
It's good to finally meet.
Yes.
How was the flight?
Oh, they can't stop talking about it.
Oh, great.
Now, if everybody's game, I would love to take you out to lunch.
I'll take everyone out to lunch.
Oh, god, no.
I've still got half my breakfast from the flight.
Are you sure?
There's this lovely french place.
I reserved the chef's table in the kitchen.
This bag's crazy with leftovers.
I hate to see good food go to waste.
You have that ham and cheese pocket?
Oh, yeah.
Never dated anyone like her.
Dahlia is passionate about everything.
She read this script i was on the fence about, right.
Wakes me up at 4:00 a.M.
Insisting we act out One of the scenes from it...
in bed.
A love scene?
Murder.
She did add some nice romance to it, though.
Sal, you're definitely in a zone.
Last night i was telling her about the lucy mckay story Coming out in bonfire.
Was that the med student Who faked her way into the operating room?
Yeah, did nico tell you about it?
No.
This deserves major attention.
If lucy mckay's our centerpiece, then i want sidebars.
A timeline with famous frauds from history, literature.
The count of monte cristo...
that sort of thing.
I'll get research on it right away.
They should already be on it.
This story has top priority for griffin.
He plans to option the rights for parador.
It gets better.
The lawyer who defended lucy Is now putting her through med school.
And living with her.
Oh, what a fantastic project.
I'd kill to make a movie like that.
You should.
What?
Make that movie.
Your sensibility, you'd knock it out of the park.
Oh, sal, don't torture me, okay?
If parador wants it...
What's gonna keep you from scooping up the rights Before we get it?
And how are you going to explain that to griffin?
Business is business, right.
Lucy mckay should sell her story to the best filmmaker.
Besides, i owe you one.
All right, so next, So we have a strategy for the web site?
Where is angie?
Uh, in california.
What, working on her tan?
She's at the skywalker ranch For lucas' annual precedent.
Oh, all right, well...
Mario testino, has he signed the contracts?
Done.
It's in legal.
Where is my invite to the lucas event?
I think the focus this year is on electronic publishing.
Angie was the only one they asked.
So how do we plan on promoting the mckay story?
I have you booked for an interview on talk of the town.
It's satellite radio.
And...that's it?
Uh, at the moment, yes.
Really?
Well, maybe you need to work a little harder, brian.
Find a station that you can pick up Outside of a rental car.
Should i start now?
Looking for another job?
Possibly.
Lisa, where are we with sales?
Uh, so i'm guessing crisscrossing Eats up a lot of gas.
It does.
It does.
But i'm traveling less these days.
Only going if the situation demands face time.
You like hockey?
More of a basketball fan.
Ah.
You?
Never liked basketball.
Oh, god, what is that?
Something i've been putting together for years.
Odds and ends from other folks' weddings To help you plan yours.
Oh, remember lynn tulio?
Gorgeous reception.
Except she wore this horrible dress That was slit up to her yin-Yang.
But the flowers...
She had daisies dyed teal to match the bridesmaids' gowns.
Mom, i should probably tell you...
Joe...
Joe may not be into a traditional wedding.
You know, like in a church with a minister, And 100 napkins that say "vicky and joe's big day."
His idea of a perfect wedding is probably very intimate.
How intimate?
Will the bride's parents be invited?
Listen, i've gotta head off to a meeting.
But ellen has booked us a table tonight at per se.
Joe, um, maybe something more casual?
Honestly, we'd be happy To be in tonight.
Vicky's fixed up this place so cozy.
Okay, you know, i'll tell you what.
I'll call the chef, see if he can come by here, Prepare dinner for us in this kitchen.
Joe...
and tomorrow morning, I'm thinking maybe a little helicopter ride.
See the brooklyn bridge the way it was meant to be seen, huh?
Joe, stop.
No helicopters, really.
All right, we'll see.
Maryann, you get some rest.
Okay.
Okay?
Norm, see you tonight.
You know, you really don't have to do any of this.
Do what?
Let's just simplify the plans.
This is too much for them.
Look, they're my plans, okay?
If i want to treat 'em special, i will.
Special would have been a first-Class ticket.
Nobody expects a private plane, Especially when you don't have one anymore.
Well, that's why you can charter one for a day If you know the right people.
This is not the time for you to be so extravagant.
Victory, that is not your concern.
And you need never bring it up again.
All right?
I'll see you later.
And i was just wondering if...
Maybe we could get together later this afternoon.
All right.
Perfect.
Thank you.
Oh, hey.
What's up?
Just wondering if you wanted to grab a coffee.
Oh, thanks, but i just sent marva out...
i'm swamped.
I got the layout boards in, And i've got drinks with the maybelline people, And then dinner with frank rich.
Have the finished the letter yet?
No, i haven't.
But i will.
I'm just...
swamped.
Yeah.
Yeah.
If you're having buyer's remorse...
What?
No.
No, i'm not.
Griffin, i will.
I'll get to the letter as soon as...
It's not about the letter.
I'm more curious as to why You tipped off wendy healy to a property You knew i wanted.
What are you talking about?
Your buddy's making a play for the lucy mckay story.
Well...i didn't know about that.
I've never even discussed this with her.
I guess it's just an unhappy coincidence.
So how can i take your gorgeous magazine To the next level?
More importantly, can it involve an ice skater?
Because i had lunch with this...
Dahlia, actually, you're not here for bonfire.
You're...
you're here for me.
Aren't they one and the same?
Well, yes, they are.
I mean, you know how the industry is changing, And new media is gaining...
are you typing?
Yeah, this is how i work.
Go ahead.
All right, well, i've missed a few events Over the past few months for personal reasons.
And you know how this town is.
I mean, out of sight, out of mind.
Would it be easier if i just sent you a text?
Look, i know where this is going, hon.
Your stock is falling faster than citigroup?
Some 20-Something blogger is trying to steal your thunder?
So you got something new you need to plug?
Yeah, in our next issue, we've got this exclusive interview...
Ooh, nice.
What are you doing tomorrow at 7:00 in the morning Before you go to the office?
Um, stretching?
Get your facts together because kathie lee and hoda Want you for the today show.
Gotta go.
You're welcome.
Okay, look, if you're grossed out By the words salmon skin, Let's just go back to the pork chops.
Your parents eat meat, right?
My parents will still be eating the dinner rolls That they stole from joe's plane.
That all sounds great.
Said the sad and suicidal bride.
I'm sorry.
It's just i was so looking forward To the meeting and now it's just...
What?
They're not clicking?
What's the opposite of clicking?
Shane and my mother.
What's the problem?
I think they're just...
They're intimidated.
And joe wants to be all grand and they do not get "grand."
Oh, come on, you were kind of repelled yourself On your first date.
You saw through the $500 bottle of wine.
No, i drank it.
And then the sharp edges got a lot fuzzier.
But then you very quickly saw that there was a sweet guy Behind it all.
It's just so hard to watch Knowing that he doesn't even have the means To make those...
What did you just say?
What?
I didn't say anything.
Your lips were moving.
Joe's having some major money issues right now.
Even joe.
He keeps saying that it's gonna get better.
But it's...
it's just really bad.
He's way overextended.
He's still waiting on loans.
It's a mess.
And the thing that drives me crazy is that he thinks That his bank account is the only impressive thing about him.
Where are all the pictures?
They've taken them all down this installation, mom.
The museum invited these artists To create spaces...
Arenas that comment on how we experience the art.
Really burning all these lights just for us?
Joe's one of the benefactors of this museum So they kept it open for us So that we could have a private viewing.
Does that mean the gift shop's closed?
I'll send you a catalog.
It's really an amazing space, isn't it?
Hey, vic, You remember that cardboard backdrop you made For the charlie brown christmas show?
It wasn't a christmas show.
It was my sixth grade musical.
I made all the costumes and the sets and the posters.
Yeah.
And played snoopy.
Woodstock, actually.
Donny fleishman got to play snoopy.
How do you remember that even?
Because we were proud of you.
Kids grow up, move away.
Sometimes those memories are all we've got.
What about you, joe?
Never played snoopy.
You want a family?
Well, now, that is kind of a complicated question, norm.
I mean, i like small people very, very much.
But i may not have all the time and availability That they require.
Well, everyone says that.
But once you have your own...
Well, i know, but i travel a lot for work.
It needs a lot of my focus, time, seven days a week.
Victory and i are both very devoted to our careers.
We haven't ruled a family out yet.
But we've just kind of tabled it for now.
Yeah.
Shall we move on?
Good night.
It's almost 10:30.
Where were you, maddie?
Um, on the subway.
The train stalled and there was no cell service.
Leah called here looking for you.
She thought she was your study partner.
Yeah, well, uh, i needed help from someone smarter than her.
Did you call your father to say good-Bye?
No, i didn't.
Good night.
Maddie.
I need to know where you were and who you were with.
I have to take this.
It's my lawyer.
Don't move.
Mark, can you hold on for one second, please?
Maddie.
What?
I was with paul, okay?
We were in his dorm room.
Good night.
Stay right there.
All right, mark, i'm back.
Just tell me, did we close?
There's another offer.
What?
There was another offer.
It wasn't formal.
From whom?
I don't know.
How could lucy mckay be entertaining other offers When ours was accepted?
Wendy, i don't know the answer...
Well, go back to her and offer her something else.
Like what?
Digital rights.
Trip to cannes for the movie premiere.
I don't know, mark.
Be creative, okay?
It's your job.
Maddie, we have discussed this.
Paul is too old for you.
Now if i can't trust you when you leave this house, Then you're only gonna leave the house for school.
Fine!
Put the ankle bracelet on me Since you couldn't put it on dad!
I'll call you guys at the hotel in the morning.
Good night.
I'm sorry.
For?
You have to understand who my parents are.
A wedding is not a wedding to them If it doesn't last five days.
My dad's toasts are longer than most german operas.
Victory.
My family's so close, they're not even a family.
It's like a cult.
Victory, they're honest, direct, loving people.
How do you think they felt about me?
I think it went very well.
Really?
Yeah.
Joe, they met you, like, eight hours ago.
And trust me, they have never met anyone like you before.
You think you can frame that so i didn't sound like The creature from the black lagoon?
They don't get out much And you are definitely out of their orbit.
Do they not want you to marry me?
What?
No.
God.
I'm not a kid.
Does it really make that big of a difference?
I think it does to you.
They want me to be happy and you make me happy So that makes them happy.
Would your relationship with your parents remain intact If we didn't marry?
Because honestly, i'm okay with the relationship As it is now.
And if planning a ceremony Is going to cause more stress than pleasure, Why don't we just not do it?
That is not an option.
Why haven't you called me back?
I was crazed.
I was gonna call you in the morning.
Well, i'm busy tomorrow.
I'm on the today show.
You're on the today show?
Why?
Because i'm plugging the article That you're trying to steal from griffin.
You are?
Why didn't you tell me That you're going after that story?
Why didn't you tell me you were on the today show?
Because i didn't know that dahlia was bffs With kathie lee and hoda.
Dahlia?
When did you talk to dahlia?
Look, griffin wants that property And he thinks that i tipped you off.
But you didn't.
Well, you gotta tell him that.
Because my work situation is turning into a nightmare.
Nico, this is business.
Was it sal?
I could've learned about that article From any number of people.
I knew it.
It was sal.
Look, you've gotta tell griffin.
I am not throwing anybody under the bus.
I'm already under the bus And i'm being dragged down lexington.
Get over it.
So it'll be tense between you and griffin For a couple of board meetings.
He'll move on.
He might not.
What's this?
Oh, i need my own glass of wine.
By the counter.
So this is how you spent your new year's eve.
I can't say i'm shocked.
I didn't want to tell you until i was sure It was worth talking about.
I know how you feel about him.
Nico, It's not a problem.
If you care about griffin And he obviously cares about you, i'm a big girl, I can handle it.
Why don't you invite him to vic and joe's party?
I would never do that to you.
Why not?
It'll give me the opportunity To meet him all over again.
Maybe that's not such a bad idea.
Including him could go a long way.
What do you mean?
Well, he thinks that i'm backpedaling.
That i regret getting involved with him.
Do you?
Oh, jeez, wendy, i don't know.
Ever since charles died, i have been in this freefall.
Getting back together with kirby.
Thinking about motherhood.
Breaking up with kirby.
Freaking out about spending new year's alone.
I haven't felt this alone since i was married.
You might not want to share that thought At the engagement party.
Mom, i have plenty for you in here.
Look.
This would be so pretty on you.
Really?
It's a little revealing.
Mother, it's a turtleneck.
Oh.
That's so bright.
It's cute.
Hey.
Our ad is in, like, four magazines.
It looks awesome.
Um, yeah, i'm not so sure that right now is the time.
Trust me, you will be once you see it.
Vic, being naked has never looked so classy.
Yeah, my parents are here from ohio...
small town.
Hey.
We're practically neighbors.
I'm, uh, i'm from michigan.
No kidding.
A wolverine, huh?
Dad, mom, this is kirby atwood.
He's a friend, photographer.
Sorry.
Hang on.
Hey.
Hurry.
Turn on your tv.
Our girl's on the today show.
Who's our girl?
Don't ask questions.
Just do it.
Bye.
Okay, so we're back with the big story.
Hey, isn't that your friend nico?
Turn it up.
Tell us all about her.
What is the scoop on her?
Did you actually go to the prison cell To interview her?
And, by the way, is she operating on people In the jail?
No.
She actually didn't serve any time.
Her defense attorney, whom she's now living with...
Wait, wait, wait, we didn't know anything About this.
Yeah, that's new.
I know.
Their remarkable relationship is explored in this article.
And it's interesting because he was the one Who said that she was mentally imbalanced And then they fell in love.
That's exactly what happened to me and frank.
And i'm still mentally imbalanced.
Yes, you are.
But, uh, listen, let's just take a little detour here And talk about your Little romance we've been hearing about.
What, am i the only one that's fascinated By the older woman, younger man phenomenon?
No, i'm...
i'm definitely with you on that one.
Yeah.
She's lookin'.
She's lookin'.
I'm telling you.
Nico, what do you think about the way society Views men and women so differently?
Um, well, uh, uh, first of all, I'm...
i'm no longer dating that person.
And, um, well, i'm...
i'm no authority on it.
I'm 23 years younger than my husband, But...
but we've made it work.
Do you think it's harder for the older woman, Younger man to deal with the age difference?
Um, i don't know.
I mean, i can only speak for myself.
I can't speak for others.
But i will say that that gap that was supposed to divide us Kind of, i don't know, gave us room to breathe.
Good for you, nico.
You know, mom, why don't you congratulate her later tonight.
Can you leave it on just a minute longer?
Well, i guess we could Enter into the relationship With no expectations or...
I don't know.
I was just...
it was very fresh.
Ah.
So now we get down to it.
Yes, we do.
The sex.
We've got to talk about the sex.
Everybody wants to know about the sex.
These guys are so young, They're not talking, right?
They're doing.
Am i wrong?
You know, it's really easy to, uh, Categorize this type of relationship and, you know, Go for the salacious elements.
There was nothing tawdry about it.
It was a, uh, honest, Supportive, loving relationship.
I mean, i always felt that he loved me for who i am And...
and not that he wanted me to be someone else.
And i will always be grateful for him.
Maybe you could have him.
I'll take him.
Thank you so much, nico.
It's been a pleasure.
Thank you so much.
And all the best.
Its in bonfire this month.
It can be yours.
And we'll be right back after these messages.
Mr.
Ford, have you had anything to eat yet?
Do you eat fish, curry?
Oho, don't ask him.
He only likes three flavors, salt, ketchup, and burned.
Oh, well, you can have whatever you want.
It's a special night.
Mr.
Bennett is thrilled that you came in for it.
So enjoy.
Oh, that's...
that's wonderful.
See, she's not mad at me.
She's smiling.
She's hosting a party.
What's she gonna do, hurl a shrimp puff?
Look, i'm not gonna apologize, okay?
I did exactly what she wanted me to do.
I put her out there.
No, i think the word is "hang."
Hi.
Hey.
Hi, dahlia, how are you doing?
Vibrating.
I'm just so happy for vic and joe, I could just jump on a chair and scream.
Oh, well, then we will have after dinner entertainment.
Can i steal you for a minute, please?
Sure.
Why did you disappear before the interview was over?
I had that lunch with deniro.
Didn't i mention that to you?
Uh, no, you forgot to mention that Along with a lot of other things Like how much of my private life I was gonna have to...
uh, look, nico, That's exactly what their audience Wants to hear, okay?
No one's staying tuned to hear Lick about some psycho-Bitch in scrubs.
Okay, so i take it you don't want to do cougar-Talk On howard stern.
Hey, there.
Sorry i'm late.
Hey.
I'm glad you made it.
Hey, don't we know each other?
You sure i can't get you something a little stronger Than that?
Will you at least raise a champagne glass For your toast?
I think i'll hold off on that.
What?
You're not going to speak?
Well, there'll be other occasions.
Miss ford, sorry to interrupt, Uh, the photographer wants a shot of you and joe And your folks.
I need to use the men's room.
What's going on?
Is...
is he coming back?
Thank you.
Thanks for including me, wendy.
Griffin.
You're here, welcome.
I am grateful to be a part of the inner circle.
For the record, nico didn't slip me the mckay article.
I wasn't implying...
And i've got other friends and sources.
Hmm.
I know you do.
And my circle of friends is larger than the people In this room.
Would you excuse me?
Hey there, i'm joe.
You a friend of wendy's?
Uh, mostly nico.
I'm her date.
I'm griffin.
Well, of course.
Good to meet you.
And same here.
And congratulations.
It's quite a party.
I wish i knew more of the guests.
That makes two of us.
Would you excuse me?
Is something wrong?
This about your parents?
This was a mistake.
Did they say something?
It's what they're not saying.
Let's just...
Let's just get through this so that they can go home And then my dad can give his big toast at my brother's wedding.
Hi!
Good to see you.
Wendy, your purse is ringing.
Oh, gosh.
Thank you.
It must be my daughter.
Excuse me for just a minute.
Mark?
I'm at a...
When did that happen?
How much did they pony up?
I don't believe it.
Here i am wining and dining the guy behind that offer.
So it's all about cash.
Yeah, i know the story of david and goliath.
Believe me, if i had a slingshot right now, I'd use it.
Hey.
Having a good time?
Slightly better than you.
Did someone outbid you?
I can't compete with a corporation.
Listen, if this is about a bankroll, maybe i can help.
What do you need?
Joe, please.
Wendy, i live for this.
I know what's going on.
You don't have to do this.
I already know you and love you.
What are you talking about?
Joe, you're not alone.
October happened to everybody.
Thanks for the thought.
Let's get back before dahlia leaks a press release That we ran off together.
Can i talk to you for a minute?
Would you excuse us for a minute, please?
You don't know him well enough to judge him, dad.
What, joe?
What did i say?
Come on, he's treated you like royalty.
He's not asking anything of you but your blessing, And you can't even give him that?
Vicky, my gut tells me you're making a big mistake.
What?
He doesn't just want to get married on an island, He is an island.
You wanna shrink down your life So the only person in it is him?
Maybe you've forgotten how your parents reacted When you announced that you were gonna marry That short korean girl in that room right there.
Did they throw you a parade, dad?
How many years did they waste not talking to you?
I was seven before i met them.
I love him.
That should be enough for you.
Hey.
Your posse wants to toast us.
And this party should have happened a long time ago, So joe bennett, welcome to the fold.
Finally.
And to my sweet, sweet victory, I love you like a sister, And i've never been happier for you.
And most importantly, i have nothing to wear To your wedding, so start sketching.
I love you.
And i just wanna say that, um, i am so happy That such a wonderful man Knows you and loves you for who you really are, And makes you so happy.
Sorry.
And it's fitting that this couple got engaged At coney island, because although Their romance has been quite a roller coaster, I'm confident that their marriage and life Will be wonderful And it'll be a smooth ride.
Hear, hear.
Salud.
Excuse me.
I'll take that.
Could you just come here for a second, please, Help me?
Hey.
Thank you.
Oh, of course.
You know what?
Let's do a, uh...
let's do a group photo.
Come on here, let's do a family group photo.
Here we go.
Okay.
Here we go.
Nice toast, nico.
And i loved what you said on the today show.
I want a copy of that.
Oh...
Hey.
Hey.
Yeah, it was quite a speech.
I caught it too.
Well, i mean, it wasn't...
What?
Genuine?
Heartfelt?
Planned.
That may be true, but you can't find the words To define "us" in a paragraph.
But you have no trouble talking about your ex On national television.
Griffin, can we just...
No, let's not.
Enjoy your party.
I'll see you monday.
Good night.
Oh, just one right here, please.
What are you waiting for?
If you're gonna yell at me, do it now.
Or you could just find me a shrink too.
What is that supposed to mean?
Ooh, sorry, i didn't mean to mention the secret.
What secret?
Sneaking off to some marriage counselor And then pretending everything's cool.
Even taylor sees through your act.
It's not an act, maddie.
Your father and i have some issues That we had to work through.
Yeah, i know why he didn't want us to come with him.
He wanted to get away from you Because all you do is give orders.
Yeah, i'm not stupid.
Half the kids i know have parents who split up.
Your father and i are not splitting up.
Just don't!
Stop lying to me when we both know he's not coming back!
He's not, and it's all your fault!
Hello.
You all right, darling?
I need my underwear.
Thermals.
Where are you?
I'm in my motel room in chicago, And the only heat source is my cell phone.
How did the first show go?
Yeah, yeah, it was good, it was good.
And natasha's got quite a fan base here.
Oh, my god.
How was the party?
Oh, well it was, um...
memorable.
What happened?
Oh, nothing, it was just exhausting.
I'm tired, that's all.
Well, should we talk about it in the morning?
Yeah, sure.
But, um, hold on, maddie's still up.
You wanna talk to her?
Yeah, yeah, i'd love to.
Hello?
You're gonna be proud of me tonight, maddie.
I refrained from jumping up and down And doing anything that resembled a dance.
Dad, i'm sorry for not coming home to say good-Bye to you.
That's all right sweetie, don't worry about it, Don't worry about it.
I understand.
It was a school night.
No, i wanted to.
It's just...
I screwed up.
Good night.
Good night, sweetie.