That '80s Show (2002) s01e05 Episode Script

My Dead Friend

1 99 luftballons auf IHREM WEG ZUM horizont hielt man Fuer ufos dem all I miss Owen.
So do I.
Every time he goes back to the naval base, you sing in German.
Hey.
Check out the  luftballons on that one over there.
Hey! Another round For my friends, sir.
And hit me again with that great big stick I like to call Mr.
Scotch.
Come on, Rick.
You don't have to get these, man.
No, I'm celebrating.
Come on, beautiful.
Let's dance.
No, thanks, Rick.
No one can keep up with you.
Not even the music.
Hey, car man! Silver pants! Hey, I almost stopped by your lot today.
Think it's time for a new ride.
What are you selling these days? High-end imports.
Roger, you sell yugos.
Listen, I got a cousin with a chrysler dealership in chula vista.
I'll hook you up.
Minivans? My man! I'm on that like a Rash.
Ooh! I'll be back.
I think that's called "The sidewalk.
" Rick? Uh, silver pants was gonna get this round.
I still can't believe it.
Neither can I.
How can he be dead? His heart just stopped.
But he was doing so well financially.
I could've saved his life, if only I danced with him.
I'm a really slow dancer.
Katie, believe me.
Dancing didn't kill him.
No.
There's a line you don't want to cross when you party, and Rick snorted his.
Well, I guess the paramedics did everything they could.
Yeah.
They were terrific.
Ah, did you see that lady paramedic? What is it about a woman in uniform that makes me want to bark? Roger.
Our friend just died.
Oh, my god.
I just called Rick our friend, but you know something? I didn't even know his last name.
Me, neither.
I just always called him "Silver pants.
" We have so many friends like that.
There's "Crazy girl.
" And "Slow Eddy.
" What about "the poker?" did you hear? He got engaged to "Nosejob/bad perm.
" No way! Wow! You guys, I was the last person Rick spoke to.
You were.
Did he say anything about where I could hook up with his cousin the car dealer? You know, the one that has a job for me.
Well, well, well.
You beat me home.
That's a first.
Daddy, a guy we knew died at the club tonight.
Really? How? He was living in the fast Lane.
Yeah, but what killed him? One minute he was dancing, And the next minute, he was dead.
Listen, kids.
I know this is hard for you.
You're young.
This kind of thing isn't supposed to happen.
But obviously, this guy had a terminal illness.
Disappointment and now get up.
♪ 'cause things are gettin' stronger ♪ every day there's so much more to you than meets the eye there's so much more to you, you're gonna try there's so much [DOORBELL RINGS.]
hi, Katie.
Am I interrupting your workout? Not really.
I can go back to Jane any time.
Oh, she has the best hair.
And she never jiggles.
Oh, did you hear? Rick died at the club last night.
Rick? That's awful.
You must feel terrible.
I promise I won't move.
I'll stay right here, quiet as a mouse.
Oh, my god! I thought you were dead.
Sophia, that's Roger.
Then who's Rick? Silver pants? Oh! I liked him.
Thank you.
Anyway, Katie, I've been thinking super a lot, and I want you to know how happy I am for you and Owen.
Really? Well, I absolutely, positively don't believe you.
Ok, well, this is gonna make you feel real bad.
I got Owen a 2-day pass.
Oh, my god! How did you do that? I played golf with his lieutenant commander, wes dubelko.
I made a little bet and I won.
You kicked some commander's Butt at golf? Uh-huh.
I also won a golf cart that looks like a little cadillac.
Adorable.
Cute.
Sophia, this is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me and Owen.
Well, I just wanted us to have a fresh start.
In fact, I'm having a little soiree at my beach condo tonight.
Just a few of my better friends, and I would love for you and Owen to stop by.
Oh, we'd love to.
I'm gonna go call him right now.
Really, Sophia, thank you.
You are so welcome.
It's good to see you happy.
What was that all about, my Dove? [SIGHS.]
It's really very simple, rogÉre.
If I can't get the lady to want me, then I'll get the lady's man to want the lady to want me.
[LAUGHS.]
A  menage-a-trois.
What man could resist? Katie and Owen will soon become Katie, Owen and Sophia.
Such a simple plan, and yet, so powerful.
But you haven't heard the  piece de resistance.
Mmm.
Wait, the what? The best part.
When Owen ships out, who do you think Katie will be left with? You, of course.
That's genius.
Sophia, you are delicious.
Well, I just hope they think so.
[BOTH LAUGH.]
You know, you should really get those back fillings replaced with porcelain.
[LAUGHS.]
So, tuesday.
How long have we been working together now? Where's this going? Look, I'm just saying.
I--what do we really know about each other? Have you heard that thing about nice guys not getting the chicks? Play hard to get, and maybe I'll notice you.
Noted.
A guy at the club died last night.
I was here working late.
I have witnesses.
You know what's really bothering me, though? I talked to this guy all the time, and I don't know anything about him.
And now he's gone.
Oh, mortality flash.
Denial, acceptance.
Can I ask you something? Is Tuesday your real name? Is annoying man your real name? Ok, Good.
Yeah.
This was good.
Good.
Thanks.
Ok, everybody.
It's payday, and I've got some bad news.
You made a little too much to get welfare.
Hey! Give me that! Ok, and the answer is "J.
Tuesday.
" Tuesday's your last name? What's the "J" Stand for? It stands for give me my check or I'll hurt you.
This? This check? Give-- hey, if you fall and get hurt, you're fired.
Hey, Margaret.
Hey, Gus.
What do you got today? I don't know.
But I'm going to the free clinic at 2:00.
I meant in the crate.
Oh, I got some real Good ones today.
I got some, uh, Neil sedaka's, and a Leif Garrett blues album that's never been opened.
Ok, Gus.
Here's your 5 bucks.
I can always count on you, Margaret.
David Cassidy.
Shawn Cassidy.
David and Shawn Cassidy.
Jack Cassidy reads   tropic of cancer.
The beatles-- ohmygod.
Hey, Margaret, can you write me another paycheck? Somehow Mine got ripped.
Do you know what this is? Why, yes, I do.
It's the beatle's   yesterday and today album, with the RARE Butcher cover or what I like to call my ticket to aruba.
How did you get a hold of this? Well, sometimes good things happen to good people, and sometimes they happen to me.
[DOORBELL RINGS.]
Come in! Hi.
We're here.
Oh, good.
Welcome.
Pretty.
Is this place all yours? Uh-huh.
I sort of take care of it for this guy who travels a lot and can't let his wife know because Colleen's on medication.
Katie: Oh! Where are the other party goers? Oh, huge drag.
All 8 people canceled, and now I'm stuck with wine for 12.
Don't worry.
We'll make the best out of the situation, ma'am.
So why don't you get comfortable, and come sit on the floor? Oh, look.
Miniature pies.
[ALL GIGGLE.]
It's quiche.
Help yourself.
Whoa.
Oh, it's ok, Owen.
It's art.
Yeah, I--I--I-- I think art needs a sweater.
Has a siren ever called to you from the rocks in the middle of the ocean? No, no, but we do have an awful loud Horn on deck that calls us to Chow.
[GIGGLES.]
We need wine.
Lots and lots of wine.
[GIGGLES.]
Uh, Julianne? No.
Juju Bee? No.
Jabba the hut? Warmer.
Johnson and Johnson? There you go.
You got it.
Look, I really wanna know your name, so I'm gonna keep This up until you tell me.
[HISSES.]
Hello, baby.
Mama already called the travel agent, and as soon as someone adopts baby, mama's gonna be in the dutch antilles enjoying her glaucoma medicine.
You're gonna make a lot of dough when you sell that.
[BOTH CHUCKLE.]
Don't I deserve it? Can't I have a little happiness? I work hard! [DOOR SLAMS.]
Huh.
Excuse me, folks.
I'm looking for a Mr.
Corey Howard.
Oh, yeah.
I'm Corey Howard.
Can I help you? Yes, I'm Ernest vanhausen.
Um Rick's father from club Berlin.
Oh, yeah.
Mr.
Vanhausen, I'm so sorry.
Thank you, Corey.
The bartender there said you stayed with Rick Until the paramedics came.
Yeah.
Rick was a good guy.
A really, really good guy.
Everyone liked Rick.
He was I really, really liked him.
That's so great to hear, because I was hoping you'd say a few words at the memorial tomorrow.
Oh, you know, uh, I really don't think I can.
I have to work tomorrow.
Oh, I can cover for you! Thank you, Corey.
Nice move, Joleen.
My pleasure, jethro.
Let me get this straight.
Old man Silver pants comes into the store and wants you to give the eulogy, and you let him walk right out without asking him about the cousin with the dealership in chula vista? You selfish bastard, man.
Believe me, I had other things to think about like what am I gonna say about a complete stranger? You know, son, the secret to selling is knowing your product.
What the hell are you talkin' about? Damn it, son, focus.
Now go back to the club.
Do some research and for god's sake, find out what really killed him.
Is he just stupid, or is this classic denial? I'm not talkin' to you.
[EIGHTIES MUSIC PLAYS.]
So, did you know Rick? Silver pants? Pfft.
He was the kind of guy Who would cop a feel and then blame someone else.
I don't think I can use that.
He didn't like too much ice.
You gonna order something, one beer? People call me "One beer?" "Crank it up.
Play it louder, faster.
" The guy was always tellin' me what to do.
I threw a record at him once.
He was bad news, one beer.
We didn't hang with him.
He had a real problem.
Never knew when to stop.
And I wore the silver pants first.
Me.
Hey, dj.
Louder! Crank it! Louder! Hey, I wore the silver pants first.
Ooh! Jeez.
This is the part of the meal that makes me kind of sad, 'cause, you know, it's almost gone.
But then you remember, "Wait, there might be dessert.
" I love you.
Is there dessert? Well, yes, and it's very special.
Let me go get it.
[GIGGLES.]
Boy, that lady is nice.
I mean, a 2-day pass and a lobster supper.
Ta-da! Strawberries and whipped cream? How did you know that was my favorite? Well, I figured if I like it, you'd like it.
[GIGGLES.]
[LAUGHS.]
You two are like sisters.
[GIGGLES.]
Whatever.
Look, I'm out of clean forks, so I guess we'll just have to eat this with our fingers.
Mmm.
I'm leaving, so should I lock you in or out? Go away.
You're really gonna speak at this thing? Yes, you made it possible by Covering my shift, remember? I know.
You should feel bad for me.
I have to work tomorrow.
Could you clear out? Because I have to concentrate.
You know, some people will be looking to me for comfort tomorrow.
Now I know that's a concept you can't understand Joanna.
Not even close.
Let me see what you got.
"Felt up waitresses.
Pissed off dj.
Good tipper.
Hit with record?" Hey, it writes itself.
God, this is pointless.
I'm just gonna wing it.
Maybe I'll wear a distracting tie.
Hey.
Margaret, I thought you left.
Yeah, I nearly got to my car.
There were some street people there staring at me, all judgmental and poor.
I get that all the time.
Margaret, I think I did sort of a lousy thing to Corey.
I mean, he has to speak at a memorial.
I thought he was gonna weasel out of it, but he's such a boy scout.
I feel bad.
Hey, you feel bad? I ripped off a homeless guy.
Mm-mmm.
Open up, sailor.
Mmm.
More whipped cream, please.
That's the spirit.
Now me.
Now me.
Let me eat the whole thing.
[GIGGLES.]
I think you like this, Owen eating strawberries with 2 girls.
Open the harbor.
Ship's coming in.
Whoa.
Owen? What? You look full.
No, I'm not.
Yes, you are.
Uh-uh.
Trust me, Owen.
You're full.
Go hit the balcony and give me 50.
Right.
Sophia, I can't believe you.
Did you really think This would work? Yes! It usually does.
I'm very disappointed in you.
I thought you were making an attempt to be my friend.
I don't know how I can forgive this unspeakable act.
You want the golf cart? [GIGGLES.]
Ok! I'm really gonna miss him.
Are you a relative? A cousin.
Really? I'm sorry, man.
Do you have a car dealership? No.
Is that cousin here? Hey, uh, I typed up some of your notes.
Oh, really? Now what's not right here? Just take it.
Why should I trust you? Ok.
My name's June.
[CLEARS THROAT.]
Rick Vahosen's life-- vanhausen.
Vanhausen.
Right.
I'm sorry.
Rick vanhausen had many terrific qualities like quickness.
He was a quick guy.
He moved very quickly.
So very quick.
Uh you know, recently I got together to reminisce with a group of Rick's close friends, and here are some of their thoughts.
Rick touched people.
He touched people-- he touched people a lot and when you asked if it was him, he would deny it and give someone else the glory.
You know, there's a lot-- a lot we can learn from--from Rick's life like how lucky we are to have friends and family and people who care about us help us out when we need them.
I know I learned that.
So thanks, Rick.
Hey, Katie.
So what are you guys gonna do with the apartment above the garage now that he's dead? Sophia, I live above the garage! I'm alive, damn it! I'm alive! Shh.
Do you have a car dealership in chula vista? Shh! Does anyone have a car dealership in Chula vista?! sorry.
So, June tuesday.
I like it.
So where'd you grow up, June tuesday? You'll have to wait for another friend of yours to die to find that out.
Oh.
Just stop throwin' yourself at me.
Hey, Margaret.
All right, I'll do it! Gus, I can't accept this album.
Hey, no take backs.
I already spent that 5.
Well, this album's worth hundreds of dollars.
Ok, take backs.
Well, you're gonna need someone to help you sell that.
What do you say I do it and we split the profits? No, supplier gets 60, distributor gets 40.
I was in retail before I went under.
Yeah, and I was a ballerina.
Come on.
I'll take you to dinner.
What, dressed like that? [LAUGHS.]
Hey, did you know people call me "One beer?" Yeah, I started that.
Thanks a lot, "Car man.
" Hey, what do people call me? Ha! That only happened once! A lot of people saw.
Hey, here comes "Likes 'em young.
" "Likes 'em young?" Hey, kids.
How's it goin'? what are you drinkin'?
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