Now and Again (1999) s01e08 Episode Script
Pulp Turkey
1
So, what do you think, Mom?
The 12 or the 16 pound?
- I think I want to go out to dinner.
HEATHER:- Out to dinner?
It's Thanksgiving! We never go out
to dinner on Thanksgiving.
You always make a turkey
on Thanksgiving.
We stay in our pajamas and watch
the football games and parades
until just before the guests arrive.
And the house fills up with that smell.
I mean, that's what we do.
We have to do that.
Fine, darling. It was just an idea.
Never let it be said that
I denied you a smell.
And besides, what about
Uncle Roger and Aunt Ruth?
If we don't have Thanksgiving, where'll
Uncle Roger cook his yam surprise?
Ooh. Good.
And what about Aunt Ruth?
Where will she find a piano
so she can sing those creepy
Neil Diamond songs?
I mean, come on, Mom,
it's Thanksgiving.
You're supposed to be
thinking of others.
You're right.
Will you ever forgive me?
Hmm.
By the way, Roger is coming, but there
won't be any "Cracklin' Rosie" this year.
Ruth has gone to visit Amanda
at school in England.
You see? Already there's stuff
to be thankful for.
Wow. This is what I'm talking about.
This is great!
A virtual cornucopia of nuts!
- What are you doing?
- Putting them back.
Why? I thought we agreed
we were celebrating at home
just like we do every year.
And every year, you make
your famous spicy pecans.
And you can't make
famous spicy pecans
without raw unspicy pecans.
Heather, you know as well as I do,
nobody ate the spicy pecans
except your father.
I didn't eat them,
you didn't eat them.
None of our guests ate them.
So there really is no point to--
Thanks.
Sure.
Mr. Wiseman, before I take off,
- I need to talk about tomorrow.
- Talk.
You know that technically
I'm a federal employee.
For that matter, almost everyone
connected with this project
is a federal employee.
Where you heading here?
Did the government fail?
Am I on my own?
Where will I get my bulgur wheat?
As it happens,
tomorrow is a federal holiday.
- No kidding?
- No kidding.
- Thanksgiving.
- Yeah, Thanksgiving.
Heh.
You know it's funny,
but even without calendars
or newspapers or television,
you can just feel it.
The thing is,
I can't be here tomorrow.
Right. Of course.
I'll be spending the day having
dinner at the home of my sister.
- You have a sister?
- Yes.
Incredible, isn't it?
Now, I don't particularly like what
I'm about to tell you, Mr. Wiseman.
In fact it's fair to say it goes
against everything I believe
to be in the best interest
of this project,
but union rules and federal law
have conspired against me.
I'm going to get time-and-a-half
for overtime?
No.
You'll be joining me,
my sister, her husband,
my niece,
my nephew and my Grandma Pearl
for Thanksgiving.
That is so nice of you.
And Grandma Pearl.
[SIGHS]
You're to be dressed and ready
to go by noon.
Shirt. Tie. Jacket.
Should I bring my last report card
to show everybody?
As with anything else,
Mr. Wiseman,
there are rules
governing this excursion.
My sister knows I work
for the government.
She does not of course know anything
about the specific nature of my work.
Or about you.
You will be introduced
as my associate, Mr. Newman.
You will do what I tell you.
You will eat what I tell you.
And most importantly, you will not
eat those things I forbid.
Of course, you will say nothing
about the nature of our work
or about your real identity.
Is that clear?
Oh, yes, if you sass
my Grandma Pearl tomorrow,
I will personally open up the
stitches in the back of your skull
and pull whatever's left
of your personality out.
You understand me?
I'll make you proud, doc.
You better.
[SPEAKING IN RUSSIAN]
His excellence, the consul General,
wishes to be assured
that this most valuable
and historically significant of pieces
will, in fact, be safe.
Please tell him that our safe
is most secure.
Triple glazed steel.
Double strength titanium lock.
Additionally, we enjoy
a long term relationship
with one of the most reliable
insurance companies
in all of America, Grand Empire.
Whose representative
is on his way here even as we speak.
[SPEAKING IN RUSSIAN]
[SINATRA'S "WIVES AND LOVERS"
PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS]
Nice.
Wait here, sir.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Hey!
Hey!
[SINGING] Hey, little girl
Comb your hair, fix your make-up ♪
Soon he will open the door ♪
Don't think because
There's a ring on your finger ♪
You needn't try anymore ♪
For wives
Should always be lovers too ♪
Run to his arm-- ♪
Mr. Bender.
From the court of Nicholas I,
donated by the Russian Government.
Their consulate released it to us today.
Naturally, I need it insured
immediately.
Uh, yes, that's fine,
but today is Thanksgiving.
- Not in Russia.
- I understand that.
Uh, but before we can insure it,
it has to be appraised.
I couldn't possibly get an appraiser
capable of evaluating such an item
out here today.
- Are you not our insurance company?
- Yes.
Do you wish to remain
our insurance company?
- Of course.
- Then what do you suggest I do?
I can obviously not keep this piece
in the museum if it's uninsured.
- Obviously.
- I'm glad you agree.
Oh, uh--
Happy Thanksgiving.
Let's plan on meeting here
tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
You bring the appraiser,
I'll bring the key.
Stop!
- What do you mean, stop?
- I mean, don't go.
- I mean, wait.
- I can't wait.
I'm a professional wheel man.
When you get in, I'm supposed to go.
Just wait a second.
Follow him. Follow that car.
- Why?
- Why? Because he's got it.
He's got it?
How the hell did he get it?
I don't know. I was on my way
in to crack the safe,
but before I got there,
they gave it to him.
So follow him, will you?
- Thank you.
- For what?
You know.
I gotta believe somewhere in the vast
reaches of the Federal Government,
you could've found
a couple of soldiers
to stand guard over me
at the townhouse
while you went to your sister's.
What are you suggesting?
I'm suggesting
you've done something nice.
I'm suggesting I'm grateful.
I'm suggesting--
- I'll never say thank you again.
- I would appreciate that.
So does Nicky know?
You mean does he know
that I don't have it yet?
No. I didn't see the point
of ruining his Thanksgiving
with that information.
Particularly in the light of the fact
that that as soon as this guy in front
of us stops, we're gonna get the piece.
Do you have any idea when all
this stop is going to take place?
- It's Thanksgiving, I made plans, man.
- Oh.
I made a deal with you to drive you from
the Upper Westside to Brighton Beach,
and now here we are
heading towards Westchester.
Needless to say, this has thrown
a big monkey-wrench into my holiday.
I apologize. I'll compensate you
for the monkey-wrench.
He's gotta stop soon.
I mean it's Thanksgiving.
Everybody's got somewhere to go.
I got somewhere to go,
you got somewhere to go,
and he's got somewhere to go.
CYRUS:
I hope you're right.
You know what's great
about Thanksgiving?
It means Christmas is right
around the corner.
Wow. Wait a second,
I hadn't thought of this.
What happens to me on Christmas?
And all the other federal holidays?
Does this mean I'll be spending
them all with you and your family?
I mean, no offense, but sooner or later
someone's gonna figure out
that we're not related.
That was a joke.
Stop laughing
and keep your eyes on the road.
Hey look, my exit's coming up.
Okay, my ex-exit.
I wonder what's going on
at the house?
They're probably in their pajamas
watching the game.
Lisa's just put the turkey in.
The place is getting that smell. Mm.
MAN 1 [ON TV]: Listen to that crowd.
They love him here.
HEATHER:
Mom, come on. You're missing it!
I'm coming.
MAN 2:- Third down and three to go.
MAN 1:- The earlier conversion
caused the Doggies
to rethink the zone.
The wind and snow
have made this anybody's game, Jim.
JIM: Here's the snap. He fumbles
the ball. Everybody piles on.
- Mom?
- Uh-huh.
Do you understand what's going on?
Not in the slightest.
This is nice.
MAN 1:
--double safety blitz, wasn't it?
JIM: Yes, it was. Now, the 27 and 25
are both coming from the weak side
You know, I don't believe I've ever
actually seen you drive a car.
We're always in a limo.
There's always some guy up front.
The truth is, I love to drive.
Love cars.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
I used to like to tinker
with motors when I was younger.
I'm not talking about
changing the oil,
tightening the fan belt.
I'm talking about an appreciation
for great engineering
and beautiful design.
A car like this
is a piece of sculpture.
A work of art.
- That makes me feel bad.
- Why?
I think your art's over-heating.
[CAR HORN HONKING]
[BOTH COUGHING]
I see what you mean.
Great engineering, beautiful design.
I need my phone.
- Oh my.
- What?
I think I locked myself out.
My wallet, my keys, my phone,
everything
in the glove compartment.
Okay, stand back,
let me smash the glass.
No. There'll be no
smashing of glass here.
This is a classic car, Mr. Wiseman.
It features original everything.
It'll cost me a fortune
to replace that glass.
They have to ship from England.
No, no, we need a locksmith.
And a mechanic on Thanksgiving
without a phone
in the middle of a highway.
Mr. Wiseman,
- I don't know what to do.
- Wow.
Next to you, this car is probably
the most precious possession I have.
I can't abandon it,
I can't let you hurt it.
I'm sorry, but this car means
everything to me.
Have any idea
how pathetic that sounds?
Some.
Look, it's no big deal.
We'll just walk up to the next exit.
My exit.
My ex-exit and we'll call for help.
- What about the car?
- What about the car?
We can't leave it here. There will
be nothing left when we get back.
Not to mention my phone, my wallet.
Did you leave it in gear?
It's perfect. I can push the car.
There's a service station
off the exit ramp.
Service station?
You mean a gas station?
Mr. Wiseman, this is a world class
precision driving machine.
It has custom engineered
four liter V8 engine
that produces 370 horsepower
at 6150 revolutions per minute.
Allowing it to go zero to 60 in an
astonishing 5.9 seconds.
Head and shoulders above
any other car in its class.
I don't think the fellow
that swipes your credit card
after you buy 12 gallons of Super
and a carton of milk
is gonna be able to help us.
- Okay, then let's go to my house.
- Your house?
Your house.
Who's going to fix my car
at your house?
No one.
Once we get to my house,
you can call a locksmith, call a
mechanic and you can call your sister
- and tell her what happened.
- Make no mistake, Mr. Wiseman,
we are not going to your house.
Okay, then,
why don't you stay here
and guard the car
and I'll run the 7 or 8 miles
up to the exit and make the calls.
It's Thanksgiving. I'm sure we can
get a locksmith out here
in eight, maybe 10 hours.
It's a good idea.
Come on, what's the downside?
She thinks I'm Mr. Newman
from the IRS and you're my boss.
And look I promise,
I won't leap tall buildings
in a single bound while we're there.
Come on, hop on.
Just shout right or left
when you need the car to steer
and I'll nudge it in
the right direction.
I haven't said "yes" yet.
- Then say it.
- I happened to know you kissed her
that day down in the subway.
Yeah, so? She's my wife.
Not anymore, Mr. Wiseman.
Not anymore.
What are you trying to say?
No turkey, no stuffing, no pie.
No nookie.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hold on tight.
It's gonna be a bumpy ride.
[DOORBELL RINGING]
Heather?
Could you get that, please?
I'm sure it's Uncle Roger.
HEATHER:
I'm not dressed yet, Mom.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Hi. Happy Thanks--
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Mom, someone's at the door.
I know, honey.
Well, aren't you going to answer it?
Not necessarily.
[SCOFFS]
- Hi.
- Can I help you?
I don't know if you remember me--
Kissing, eggs, car-roof surfing.
Yeah, I have a vague recollection.
Right.
Well, uh, we've had some car trouble
and we're wondering
if we could use your phone. Please.
Is that all you have to say?
To you?
- To anyone.
- No.
When an appropriate opportunity
presents itself,
I'd also like to apologize
to your mother.
For not showing up to dinner
when she invited us.
And especially for not calling
and letting her know.
Which was my fault.
I told Mr. Newman,
that I would take care of that
and I never did.
And I'm sorry.
We both are. Sorry.
And really, we're just looking
for a place to use the phone.
So you came here?
Come on, Mom, we wouldn't even have
a here without their help, would we?
Fine. Use the phone.
And then you go.
Use the phone, then we'll go.
Use the phone, then we'll go.
That's fine with me.
It's great with me.
[HEATHER SIGHS]
The phone's in the living room.
Isn't it?
Follow me.
There's the phone.
There's a phone book in that drawer.
Thank you.
MAN 1: Boy did her get hit. Peter
Jankowski came in there like a truck.
So you like watching football?
MORRIS: Hi, sis, it's Theo.
Now, don't be too disappointed in me.
I used to love watching football with
my little girl on Thanksgiving, yeah.
Can't do it anymore?
MORRIS: I'm at a friend's house.
I'll need a locksmith and a mechanic.
We usually don't spend
the holidays together anymore.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
I see her from time to time
and she seems pretty great.
Are those spicy pecans?
MORRIS:
Ah.
Hey, look, is there anyway you can
get a man out here to New Rochelle?
ow!
Five hundred? That's not $500
you're referring to, is it?
- He's on a strict diet.
- I don't see why.
- Neither do I.
MORRIS:- Yes, I know what day it is.
Yes, I'm thankful
that you were there.
And yes, I'm thankful
that you took my call.
I'm just not $500 thankful.
A Jaguar.
Six hundred?
I say Jaguar and you say 600?
I mean, what kind of holiday spirit
is that anyway?
I have a knife
and I am prepared to use it.
And I was worried
you'd never forgive me.
Is there something I can do for you?
You can let me try and explain.
Oh, great, we'll make an appointment.
You won't be upset
if I don't show up, will you?
You're angry and I understand that.
You're inconsiderate and I don't.
Look, the thing
you have to understand about me
is because of my work,
because of my life,
you just can't count on me.
Well, thank you for clearing that up
because I was a tad foggy on that one.
While I was sitting in that restaurant
for two and a half hours
- waiting for you.
- But you can depend on me.
Heh. Do you know
what an oxymoron is?
There's no reason to get nasty.
I'm just trying to explain
that I may not always
be able to show up
where you need me
or where you want me,
but you can depend on the fact
that I will never let anything bad
happen to you or Heather. Ever.
And I mean that.
Don't worry, Mr. Newman.
From now on, you don't have to worry
about showing up anytime,
anyplace for either me
or my daughter.
No one is counting on you,
no one is depending on you.
Nobody here--
Even likes you.
Personally, I suspect
that you are mildly deranged,
so I would feel so much
more comfortable
if you and your friend
could finish your phone call
and leave.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Happy Thanksgiving.
- There he is.
- There he is.
Oh, my, let me help you.
Working dinner?
It's a long story.
Well, happy Thanksgiving.
Can I help you with your coat?
Apparently not.
HEATHER:- Hey, Uncle Roger.
ROGER:- Hello there.
What's in the briefcase? Drugs?
Nice to see you again, Rog.
Oh my goodness, what--?
What are you doing here?
He was just getting ready to leave.
It'll be three hours
for the locksmith.
Four hours for the tow truck.
Darn, that means you're both
going to miss dinner.
Oh, well.
There's always next year.
Oh.
Forgive me. Can I help you?
Yes. Sorry to bother you
on Thanksgiving,
but we were wondering
if we may speak
to the owner of the silver Mercedes?
Oh. Uh
That's me. Uh
- Can I do something for you?
- Yes, you can invite us in.
TOMMY: I can see
that you're very busy entertaining,
so we'll invite ourselves in.
Now, why don't you be a good host
and invite us in to sit down.
Would you like to
come in and sit down?
Yes, after you.
- Please.
- Nope.
Come on.
Now, will everybody sit down,
please.
We'll do our best
to complete our business
and get out of your lives
as quickly as possible.
Now, sir, I need you to open
that case and give me what's inside.
Look, before you let yourselves in
for even more trouble
than you're already bargained for,
it might interest you, uh, to learn
that these two guys-- Ow!
The man said open the damn case
and give him what's inside.
Ow.
I say, open the damn case
and give him what's inside.
ROGER:- Ow.
- Open it.
The thing is I can't.
What do you mean, you can't?
Do you mean you can't
or do you mean you won't?
Because, if you mean, you won't,
I'm gonna have to hurt you.
And I don't want to hurt you.
I don't want to hurt anybody.
All I want is what I came here
to get so I can leave.
- Isn't that what you want, partner?
- That's exactly what I want.
There it is. So what is it?
- Can't or won't?
- It's can't.
Really. It's can't.
We can test that.
I could shoot the toe
off your left foot and ask you again.
In my experience, when a person's
left foot is hemorrhaging blood,
and they see you're perfectly
willing to also shoot their right foot,
they very often tell the truth.
- Should we do that?
- I don't have the key for the cuffs.
I don't have the combination
for the case.
They don't give you those things when
they lock you into these things.
It would defeat the whole purpose.
But if you can unlock the cuffs
and open the case,
you are welcome to it.
Good answer.
Let me see those cuffs.
What is that? It looks like
Smith and Wesson nickel plates.
Wow. You're a pretty handy fellow.
Maybe I can get this guy
to open my car.
Everybody give thanks.
- My work here is done.
- Hallelujah.
[SIGHS]
[DIALING PHONE]
[CHATTERING]
NICKY:
Make your grandfather proud.
Hey, eat your vegetables.
[SPEAKING IN RUSSIAN]
Good, good.
MAN:
You want some more stuffing?
Where the hell have you been?
It's complicated.
I was there. I was all set.
And then this insurance guy
showed up and they gave it to him.
So I had to follow him. But
everything's all right, I've got it now.
Where are you now?
I'm at a house in the suburbs.
There's a guy, a wife, a kid--
Actually, uh, she's not my wife.
- And Heather is--
- Shut up. Who cares?
I'm not talk-- No, not you, Nicky.
- Tommy?
TOMMY:- Yeah?
- Are the people there with you now?
- Yeah.
Did you just say my name
in front of them?
Uh, I don't think they heard me.
Give me the address where you are.
Okay,
listen up,
you don't go anywhere.
You just sit tight.
I come to you.
Well, it looks like we're going to
be here just a little bit longer.
Go!
Go!
BOTH:
Yes.
- That was a pretty run.
- Sweet.
That man struck me.
LISA:- I apologize, Roger.
- It's not your fault.
If I had it my way,
they wouldn't even be here.
Well, for that matter If I had it my
way, they wouldn't even be here.
Hey, you guys
are in the government, right?
Aren't you, like, packing?
If you are, now would be a good time to
pull out your heaters and throw down.
We are IRS agents.
We do not pack.
Well, do something.
For goodness sake.
Threaten them with an audit.
Anything. So far, all you have done
is strike my dinner guest.
Let me remind you, Mrs. Wiseman,
it is your dinner guest
that brought this trouble to your door.
I beg your pardon? I beg to differ.
You may scarcely hold me responsible
for the actions of those social misfits.
I can and I do.
That's libel.
That is actionable.
And that combined with the battery
that you have already--
Committed.
You have tangoed
with the wrong fellow, fellow.
[GROANING]
Okay, enough.
This isn't getting us--
Anywhere.
[SNIFFS]
- Uh-oh.
- What?
I think your turkey's burning.
What?
Um, excuse me, guys.
I know that you're busy over there.
But my Thanksgiving dinner
is burning in the kitchen
and I would just like to go inside
and turn it off.
Thanksgiving dinner, huh?
- You hungry?
- Yes.
- Terribly.
- Me too.
What?
You gonna make me beg?
MICHAEL:
Now wait a second.
That's it.
That's where I draw the line.
You're not inviting
yourselves to dinner.
Excuse me?
Is this your house?
- No.
- In fact, weren't you on your way out
when we were on our way in,
isn't that right?
- Well--
- Yes.
What's up?
You two have some history?
- Well--
- Please.
That's alright,
enough of the Dating Game.
You get some food on the table.
And you, button it up
until dinner is served.
Dinner? You're kidding.
There is no way that I am going to sit
down to Thanksgiving dinner with you.
Fine.
Have it your way.
There. Now you stay in here
and think about your manners.
Yeah, be a good boy
and maybe we'll save you a drumstick.
Let's eat.
Pass the gravy, please.
My compliments to the chef.
Mm. Excellent. Excellent.
TOMMY:
Does anyone want anymore?
Nobody's eating?
Our hostess worked
all day to cook this
- and no one's eating?
- No, really, it's okay.
We're just not very hungry.
I don't agree.
I don't think that it's okay.
It makes me feel self-conscious
to be the only one eating.
- Now, come on, dig in!
- Don't give him the satisfaction.
That means you too.
My tote theory applies
to people's appetites too.
Oh, leave him alone.
I mean, who do you think you are
that you just come in here
and boss us around?
- What's your problem anyway?
- Oh, Heather.
What makes you think
I have a problem, young lady?
What I have is a gun.
And when you have a gun,
people do what you tell them to do.
If you had a gun, people would do
what you told them to do.
So might makes right,
that's your argument?
And what about you? You ever
whack anybody with that gun?
- Excuse me?
- You know, whack somebody.
Off them. Ice them.
Did you ever kill anyone?
A gun's not much good
if you're not willing to use it.
No!
Do me a favor, stop eating
for a moment and tell your daughter
that professional killers
rarely discuss their resumes.
He's not my father.
But my father's
gonna be home soon.
- He's coming home any minute--
- What?
Big and strong?
Little girl, it's Thanksgiving.
If he was going to come home,
he'd be here by now.
Are you divorced?
I don't believe
that that's any of your business.
TOMMY: Because this is a real
nice place you've got here.
Real nice.
So I'm guessing.
- Widow?
- Can we please change the subject?
- I think you struck a nerve.
HEATHER:- You know what?
You're lucky
my dad's not here right now
because if he were, he'd kill you.
Sorry, doc.
TOMMY:
Are you all right in there?
- You need something to drink?
MICHAEL:- I'm fine.
Find him.
- You have a basement, right?
- Yes.
Then everyone down there, now.
He's not out there.
It's like he's vanished.
Well, let's make sure.
Let's check the house.
Why didn't I think of this before?
Hello? We're underground.
[PHONE BEEPING]
[GRUNTS]
Oh, my.
Do you have any idea
what's going on up there?
Nope.
Not the slightest.
Now see what you did?
You chipped the molding.
[GRUNTS]
Ooh. That had to hurt.
TOMMY:
That's not yours.
Now hold it up so I can see it.
And turn around very slowly.
And hand it to me with
the barrel facing you.
Now, if by some strange turn
of events you don't die tonight,
you're really going to have to show me
how you got out of those cuffs.
Oh, that's nothing. Wait till you see
the bullets bounce off my chest.
I can't wait. Ha, ha.
Okay, tough guy, why don't you
help me downstairs with my friend,
if you please.
[THUDS]
Poor Mr. Newman.
They just must be
beating him to death.
I don't even want to think about it.
I'm sorry, isn't that what you meant?
Who is this?
To be honest with you,
I don't know.
Come down here.
Yeah, you.
Come here.
You sit still for a moment.
Sit. You go and get it.
Oh, my great, great
grandfather Victor.
A general under the Czar.
This was given to him
by the Czar himself.
It belonged to my family
for generations,
until the communists came.
Now it is mine again.
So you see, Tommy,
this job-- This job was important.
It was personal.
This is yours. You earned it.
What is this? Forty thousand?
You said 100.
We had a deal.
It was part of the deal you forcing me
to come out and expose myself?
Leaving witnesses?
All of whom now must die?
Before this gets out of hand,
can I show you something?
- Shut-up!
- Sit down!
It's a secret that, uh, nobody knows.
It's hard to explain,
but I'm really strong and really fast.
And bullets? They sting, you know?
But here,
let me show you something.
Nobody in interested
in your parlor tricks. Sit.
[GRUNTS]
[NICKY GASPING]
TOMMY:
What are you doing?
You're going to ruin my guns.
Hey, it's gonna be rough
on my fingers too.
Now give them to me.
Tommy!
He wanted you to have these.
Thank you.
MICHAEL:
I just want you to know,
it wasn't me
who scuffed up your floors upstairs.
[CHUCKLES]
Okay, doc,
I guess we can go now.
Like I said, we wouldn't even
have a here without their help.
Are you guys really leaving?
You haven't even had dessert yet.
Dessert?
Dessert?
Goodnight, officer.
Well, I for one am thankful
for the swift arrival of our friends
- in law enforcement.
MICHAEL:- Hear, hear.
Hear, hear.
And I suppose I for one
am thankful
that, uh, you fellows showed up.
- Ultimately.
MORRIS:- Ha, ha.
I guess I'm thankful I didn't end up
some gangster's moll
for the rest of my life.
I'll second that.
I'm just thankful that we're all safe.
ROGER:- Hear, hear.
MORRIS:- Hear, hear.
And what about you, Mr. Newman?
What are you thankful for?
Mr. Newman?
I'm
thankful that doc's sitting over there.
[LISA LAUGHING]
So, what do you think, Mom?
The 12 or the 16 pound?
- I think I want to go out to dinner.
HEATHER:- Out to dinner?
It's Thanksgiving! We never go out
to dinner on Thanksgiving.
You always make a turkey
on Thanksgiving.
We stay in our pajamas and watch
the football games and parades
until just before the guests arrive.
And the house fills up with that smell.
I mean, that's what we do.
We have to do that.
Fine, darling. It was just an idea.
Never let it be said that
I denied you a smell.
And besides, what about
Uncle Roger and Aunt Ruth?
If we don't have Thanksgiving, where'll
Uncle Roger cook his yam surprise?
Ooh. Good.
And what about Aunt Ruth?
Where will she find a piano
so she can sing those creepy
Neil Diamond songs?
I mean, come on, Mom,
it's Thanksgiving.
You're supposed to be
thinking of others.
You're right.
Will you ever forgive me?
Hmm.
By the way, Roger is coming, but there
won't be any "Cracklin' Rosie" this year.
Ruth has gone to visit Amanda
at school in England.
You see? Already there's stuff
to be thankful for.
Wow. This is what I'm talking about.
This is great!
A virtual cornucopia of nuts!
- What are you doing?
- Putting them back.
Why? I thought we agreed
we were celebrating at home
just like we do every year.
And every year, you make
your famous spicy pecans.
And you can't make
famous spicy pecans
without raw unspicy pecans.
Heather, you know as well as I do,
nobody ate the spicy pecans
except your father.
I didn't eat them,
you didn't eat them.
None of our guests ate them.
So there really is no point to--
Thanks.
Sure.
Mr. Wiseman, before I take off,
- I need to talk about tomorrow.
- Talk.
You know that technically
I'm a federal employee.
For that matter, almost everyone
connected with this project
is a federal employee.
Where you heading here?
Did the government fail?
Am I on my own?
Where will I get my bulgur wheat?
As it happens,
tomorrow is a federal holiday.
- No kidding?
- No kidding.
- Thanksgiving.
- Yeah, Thanksgiving.
Heh.
You know it's funny,
but even without calendars
or newspapers or television,
you can just feel it.
The thing is,
I can't be here tomorrow.
Right. Of course.
I'll be spending the day having
dinner at the home of my sister.
- You have a sister?
- Yes.
Incredible, isn't it?
Now, I don't particularly like what
I'm about to tell you, Mr. Wiseman.
In fact it's fair to say it goes
against everything I believe
to be in the best interest
of this project,
but union rules and federal law
have conspired against me.
I'm going to get time-and-a-half
for overtime?
No.
You'll be joining me,
my sister, her husband,
my niece,
my nephew and my Grandma Pearl
for Thanksgiving.
That is so nice of you.
And Grandma Pearl.
[SIGHS]
You're to be dressed and ready
to go by noon.
Shirt. Tie. Jacket.
Should I bring my last report card
to show everybody?
As with anything else,
Mr. Wiseman,
there are rules
governing this excursion.
My sister knows I work
for the government.
She does not of course know anything
about the specific nature of my work.
Or about you.
You will be introduced
as my associate, Mr. Newman.
You will do what I tell you.
You will eat what I tell you.
And most importantly, you will not
eat those things I forbid.
Of course, you will say nothing
about the nature of our work
or about your real identity.
Is that clear?
Oh, yes, if you sass
my Grandma Pearl tomorrow,
I will personally open up the
stitches in the back of your skull
and pull whatever's left
of your personality out.
You understand me?
I'll make you proud, doc.
You better.
[SPEAKING IN RUSSIAN]
His excellence, the consul General,
wishes to be assured
that this most valuable
and historically significant of pieces
will, in fact, be safe.
Please tell him that our safe
is most secure.
Triple glazed steel.
Double strength titanium lock.
Additionally, we enjoy
a long term relationship
with one of the most reliable
insurance companies
in all of America, Grand Empire.
Whose representative
is on his way here even as we speak.
[SPEAKING IN RUSSIAN]
[SINATRA'S "WIVES AND LOVERS"
PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS]
Nice.
Wait here, sir.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Hey!
Hey!
[SINGING] Hey, little girl
Comb your hair, fix your make-up ♪
Soon he will open the door ♪
Don't think because
There's a ring on your finger ♪
You needn't try anymore ♪
For wives
Should always be lovers too ♪
Run to his arm-- ♪
Mr. Bender.
From the court of Nicholas I,
donated by the Russian Government.
Their consulate released it to us today.
Naturally, I need it insured
immediately.
Uh, yes, that's fine,
but today is Thanksgiving.
- Not in Russia.
- I understand that.
Uh, but before we can insure it,
it has to be appraised.
I couldn't possibly get an appraiser
capable of evaluating such an item
out here today.
- Are you not our insurance company?
- Yes.
Do you wish to remain
our insurance company?
- Of course.
- Then what do you suggest I do?
I can obviously not keep this piece
in the museum if it's uninsured.
- Obviously.
- I'm glad you agree.
Oh, uh--
Happy Thanksgiving.
Let's plan on meeting here
tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
You bring the appraiser,
I'll bring the key.
Stop!
- What do you mean, stop?
- I mean, don't go.
- I mean, wait.
- I can't wait.
I'm a professional wheel man.
When you get in, I'm supposed to go.
Just wait a second.
Follow him. Follow that car.
- Why?
- Why? Because he's got it.
He's got it?
How the hell did he get it?
I don't know. I was on my way
in to crack the safe,
but before I got there,
they gave it to him.
So follow him, will you?
- Thank you.
- For what?
You know.
I gotta believe somewhere in the vast
reaches of the Federal Government,
you could've found
a couple of soldiers
to stand guard over me
at the townhouse
while you went to your sister's.
What are you suggesting?
I'm suggesting
you've done something nice.
I'm suggesting I'm grateful.
I'm suggesting--
- I'll never say thank you again.
- I would appreciate that.
So does Nicky know?
You mean does he know
that I don't have it yet?
No. I didn't see the point
of ruining his Thanksgiving
with that information.
Particularly in the light of the fact
that that as soon as this guy in front
of us stops, we're gonna get the piece.
Do you have any idea when all
this stop is going to take place?
- It's Thanksgiving, I made plans, man.
- Oh.
I made a deal with you to drive you from
the Upper Westside to Brighton Beach,
and now here we are
heading towards Westchester.
Needless to say, this has thrown
a big monkey-wrench into my holiday.
I apologize. I'll compensate you
for the monkey-wrench.
He's gotta stop soon.
I mean it's Thanksgiving.
Everybody's got somewhere to go.
I got somewhere to go,
you got somewhere to go,
and he's got somewhere to go.
CYRUS:
I hope you're right.
You know what's great
about Thanksgiving?
It means Christmas is right
around the corner.
Wow. Wait a second,
I hadn't thought of this.
What happens to me on Christmas?
And all the other federal holidays?
Does this mean I'll be spending
them all with you and your family?
I mean, no offense, but sooner or later
someone's gonna figure out
that we're not related.
That was a joke.
Stop laughing
and keep your eyes on the road.
Hey look, my exit's coming up.
Okay, my ex-exit.
I wonder what's going on
at the house?
They're probably in their pajamas
watching the game.
Lisa's just put the turkey in.
The place is getting that smell. Mm.
MAN 1 [ON TV]: Listen to that crowd.
They love him here.
HEATHER:
Mom, come on. You're missing it!
I'm coming.
MAN 2:- Third down and three to go.
MAN 1:- The earlier conversion
caused the Doggies
to rethink the zone.
The wind and snow
have made this anybody's game, Jim.
JIM: Here's the snap. He fumbles
the ball. Everybody piles on.
- Mom?
- Uh-huh.
Do you understand what's going on?
Not in the slightest.
This is nice.
MAN 1:
--double safety blitz, wasn't it?
JIM: Yes, it was. Now, the 27 and 25
are both coming from the weak side
You know, I don't believe I've ever
actually seen you drive a car.
We're always in a limo.
There's always some guy up front.
The truth is, I love to drive.
Love cars.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
I used to like to tinker
with motors when I was younger.
I'm not talking about
changing the oil,
tightening the fan belt.
I'm talking about an appreciation
for great engineering
and beautiful design.
A car like this
is a piece of sculpture.
A work of art.
- That makes me feel bad.
- Why?
I think your art's over-heating.
[CAR HORN HONKING]
[BOTH COUGHING]
I see what you mean.
Great engineering, beautiful design.
I need my phone.
- Oh my.
- What?
I think I locked myself out.
My wallet, my keys, my phone,
everything
in the glove compartment.
Okay, stand back,
let me smash the glass.
No. There'll be no
smashing of glass here.
This is a classic car, Mr. Wiseman.
It features original everything.
It'll cost me a fortune
to replace that glass.
They have to ship from England.
No, no, we need a locksmith.
And a mechanic on Thanksgiving
without a phone
in the middle of a highway.
Mr. Wiseman,
- I don't know what to do.
- Wow.
Next to you, this car is probably
the most precious possession I have.
I can't abandon it,
I can't let you hurt it.
I'm sorry, but this car means
everything to me.
Have any idea
how pathetic that sounds?
Some.
Look, it's no big deal.
We'll just walk up to the next exit.
My exit.
My ex-exit and we'll call for help.
- What about the car?
- What about the car?
We can't leave it here. There will
be nothing left when we get back.
Not to mention my phone, my wallet.
Did you leave it in gear?
It's perfect. I can push the car.
There's a service station
off the exit ramp.
Service station?
You mean a gas station?
Mr. Wiseman, this is a world class
precision driving machine.
It has custom engineered
four liter V8 engine
that produces 370 horsepower
at 6150 revolutions per minute.
Allowing it to go zero to 60 in an
astonishing 5.9 seconds.
Head and shoulders above
any other car in its class.
I don't think the fellow
that swipes your credit card
after you buy 12 gallons of Super
and a carton of milk
is gonna be able to help us.
- Okay, then let's go to my house.
- Your house?
Your house.
Who's going to fix my car
at your house?
No one.
Once we get to my house,
you can call a locksmith, call a
mechanic and you can call your sister
- and tell her what happened.
- Make no mistake, Mr. Wiseman,
we are not going to your house.
Okay, then,
why don't you stay here
and guard the car
and I'll run the 7 or 8 miles
up to the exit and make the calls.
It's Thanksgiving. I'm sure we can
get a locksmith out here
in eight, maybe 10 hours.
It's a good idea.
Come on, what's the downside?
She thinks I'm Mr. Newman
from the IRS and you're my boss.
And look I promise,
I won't leap tall buildings
in a single bound while we're there.
Come on, hop on.
Just shout right or left
when you need the car to steer
and I'll nudge it in
the right direction.
I haven't said "yes" yet.
- Then say it.
- I happened to know you kissed her
that day down in the subway.
Yeah, so? She's my wife.
Not anymore, Mr. Wiseman.
Not anymore.
What are you trying to say?
No turkey, no stuffing, no pie.
No nookie.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hold on tight.
It's gonna be a bumpy ride.
[DOORBELL RINGING]
Heather?
Could you get that, please?
I'm sure it's Uncle Roger.
HEATHER:
I'm not dressed yet, Mom.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Hi. Happy Thanks--
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Mom, someone's at the door.
I know, honey.
Well, aren't you going to answer it?
Not necessarily.
[SCOFFS]
- Hi.
- Can I help you?
I don't know if you remember me--
Kissing, eggs, car-roof surfing.
Yeah, I have a vague recollection.
Right.
Well, uh, we've had some car trouble
and we're wondering
if we could use your phone. Please.
Is that all you have to say?
To you?
- To anyone.
- No.
When an appropriate opportunity
presents itself,
I'd also like to apologize
to your mother.
For not showing up to dinner
when she invited us.
And especially for not calling
and letting her know.
Which was my fault.
I told Mr. Newman,
that I would take care of that
and I never did.
And I'm sorry.
We both are. Sorry.
And really, we're just looking
for a place to use the phone.
So you came here?
Come on, Mom, we wouldn't even have
a here without their help, would we?
Fine. Use the phone.
And then you go.
Use the phone, then we'll go.
Use the phone, then we'll go.
That's fine with me.
It's great with me.
[HEATHER SIGHS]
The phone's in the living room.
Isn't it?
Follow me.
There's the phone.
There's a phone book in that drawer.
Thank you.
MAN 1: Boy did her get hit. Peter
Jankowski came in there like a truck.
So you like watching football?
MORRIS: Hi, sis, it's Theo.
Now, don't be too disappointed in me.
I used to love watching football with
my little girl on Thanksgiving, yeah.
Can't do it anymore?
MORRIS: I'm at a friend's house.
I'll need a locksmith and a mechanic.
We usually don't spend
the holidays together anymore.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
I see her from time to time
and she seems pretty great.
Are those spicy pecans?
MORRIS:
Ah.
Hey, look, is there anyway you can
get a man out here to New Rochelle?
ow!
Five hundred? That's not $500
you're referring to, is it?
- He's on a strict diet.
- I don't see why.
- Neither do I.
MORRIS:- Yes, I know what day it is.
Yes, I'm thankful
that you were there.
And yes, I'm thankful
that you took my call.
I'm just not $500 thankful.
A Jaguar.
Six hundred?
I say Jaguar and you say 600?
I mean, what kind of holiday spirit
is that anyway?
I have a knife
and I am prepared to use it.
And I was worried
you'd never forgive me.
Is there something I can do for you?
You can let me try and explain.
Oh, great, we'll make an appointment.
You won't be upset
if I don't show up, will you?
You're angry and I understand that.
You're inconsiderate and I don't.
Look, the thing
you have to understand about me
is because of my work,
because of my life,
you just can't count on me.
Well, thank you for clearing that up
because I was a tad foggy on that one.
While I was sitting in that restaurant
for two and a half hours
- waiting for you.
- But you can depend on me.
Heh. Do you know
what an oxymoron is?
There's no reason to get nasty.
I'm just trying to explain
that I may not always
be able to show up
where you need me
or where you want me,
but you can depend on the fact
that I will never let anything bad
happen to you or Heather. Ever.
And I mean that.
Don't worry, Mr. Newman.
From now on, you don't have to worry
about showing up anytime,
anyplace for either me
or my daughter.
No one is counting on you,
no one is depending on you.
Nobody here--
Even likes you.
Personally, I suspect
that you are mildly deranged,
so I would feel so much
more comfortable
if you and your friend
could finish your phone call
and leave.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Happy Thanksgiving.
- There he is.
- There he is.
Oh, my, let me help you.
Working dinner?
It's a long story.
Well, happy Thanksgiving.
Can I help you with your coat?
Apparently not.
HEATHER:- Hey, Uncle Roger.
ROGER:- Hello there.
What's in the briefcase? Drugs?
Nice to see you again, Rog.
Oh my goodness, what--?
What are you doing here?
He was just getting ready to leave.
It'll be three hours
for the locksmith.
Four hours for the tow truck.
Darn, that means you're both
going to miss dinner.
Oh, well.
There's always next year.
Oh.
Forgive me. Can I help you?
Yes. Sorry to bother you
on Thanksgiving,
but we were wondering
if we may speak
to the owner of the silver Mercedes?
Oh. Uh
That's me. Uh
- Can I do something for you?
- Yes, you can invite us in.
TOMMY: I can see
that you're very busy entertaining,
so we'll invite ourselves in.
Now, why don't you be a good host
and invite us in to sit down.
Would you like to
come in and sit down?
Yes, after you.
- Please.
- Nope.
Come on.
Now, will everybody sit down,
please.
We'll do our best
to complete our business
and get out of your lives
as quickly as possible.
Now, sir, I need you to open
that case and give me what's inside.
Look, before you let yourselves in
for even more trouble
than you're already bargained for,
it might interest you, uh, to learn
that these two guys-- Ow!
The man said open the damn case
and give him what's inside.
Ow.
I say, open the damn case
and give him what's inside.
ROGER:- Ow.
- Open it.
The thing is I can't.
What do you mean, you can't?
Do you mean you can't
or do you mean you won't?
Because, if you mean, you won't,
I'm gonna have to hurt you.
And I don't want to hurt you.
I don't want to hurt anybody.
All I want is what I came here
to get so I can leave.
- Isn't that what you want, partner?
- That's exactly what I want.
There it is. So what is it?
- Can't or won't?
- It's can't.
Really. It's can't.
We can test that.
I could shoot the toe
off your left foot and ask you again.
In my experience, when a person's
left foot is hemorrhaging blood,
and they see you're perfectly
willing to also shoot their right foot,
they very often tell the truth.
- Should we do that?
- I don't have the key for the cuffs.
I don't have the combination
for the case.
They don't give you those things when
they lock you into these things.
It would defeat the whole purpose.
But if you can unlock the cuffs
and open the case,
you are welcome to it.
Good answer.
Let me see those cuffs.
What is that? It looks like
Smith and Wesson nickel plates.
Wow. You're a pretty handy fellow.
Maybe I can get this guy
to open my car.
Everybody give thanks.
- My work here is done.
- Hallelujah.
[SIGHS]
[DIALING PHONE]
[CHATTERING]
NICKY:
Make your grandfather proud.
Hey, eat your vegetables.
[SPEAKING IN RUSSIAN]
Good, good.
MAN:
You want some more stuffing?
Where the hell have you been?
It's complicated.
I was there. I was all set.
And then this insurance guy
showed up and they gave it to him.
So I had to follow him. But
everything's all right, I've got it now.
Where are you now?
I'm at a house in the suburbs.
There's a guy, a wife, a kid--
Actually, uh, she's not my wife.
- And Heather is--
- Shut up. Who cares?
I'm not talk-- No, not you, Nicky.
- Tommy?
TOMMY:- Yeah?
- Are the people there with you now?
- Yeah.
Did you just say my name
in front of them?
Uh, I don't think they heard me.
Give me the address where you are.
Okay,
listen up,
you don't go anywhere.
You just sit tight.
I come to you.
Well, it looks like we're going to
be here just a little bit longer.
Go!
Go!
BOTH:
Yes.
- That was a pretty run.
- Sweet.
That man struck me.
LISA:- I apologize, Roger.
- It's not your fault.
If I had it my way,
they wouldn't even be here.
Well, for that matter If I had it my
way, they wouldn't even be here.
Hey, you guys
are in the government, right?
Aren't you, like, packing?
If you are, now would be a good time to
pull out your heaters and throw down.
We are IRS agents.
We do not pack.
Well, do something.
For goodness sake.
Threaten them with an audit.
Anything. So far, all you have done
is strike my dinner guest.
Let me remind you, Mrs. Wiseman,
it is your dinner guest
that brought this trouble to your door.
I beg your pardon? I beg to differ.
You may scarcely hold me responsible
for the actions of those social misfits.
I can and I do.
That's libel.
That is actionable.
And that combined with the battery
that you have already--
Committed.
You have tangoed
with the wrong fellow, fellow.
[GROANING]
Okay, enough.
This isn't getting us--
Anywhere.
[SNIFFS]
- Uh-oh.
- What?
I think your turkey's burning.
What?
Um, excuse me, guys.
I know that you're busy over there.
But my Thanksgiving dinner
is burning in the kitchen
and I would just like to go inside
and turn it off.
Thanksgiving dinner, huh?
- You hungry?
- Yes.
- Terribly.
- Me too.
What?
You gonna make me beg?
MICHAEL:
Now wait a second.
That's it.
That's where I draw the line.
You're not inviting
yourselves to dinner.
Excuse me?
Is this your house?
- No.
- In fact, weren't you on your way out
when we were on our way in,
isn't that right?
- Well--
- Yes.
What's up?
You two have some history?
- Well--
- Please.
That's alright,
enough of the Dating Game.
You get some food on the table.
And you, button it up
until dinner is served.
Dinner? You're kidding.
There is no way that I am going to sit
down to Thanksgiving dinner with you.
Fine.
Have it your way.
There. Now you stay in here
and think about your manners.
Yeah, be a good boy
and maybe we'll save you a drumstick.
Let's eat.
Pass the gravy, please.
My compliments to the chef.
Mm. Excellent. Excellent.
TOMMY:
Does anyone want anymore?
Nobody's eating?
Our hostess worked
all day to cook this
- and no one's eating?
- No, really, it's okay.
We're just not very hungry.
I don't agree.
I don't think that it's okay.
It makes me feel self-conscious
to be the only one eating.
- Now, come on, dig in!
- Don't give him the satisfaction.
That means you too.
My tote theory applies
to people's appetites too.
Oh, leave him alone.
I mean, who do you think you are
that you just come in here
and boss us around?
- What's your problem anyway?
- Oh, Heather.
What makes you think
I have a problem, young lady?
What I have is a gun.
And when you have a gun,
people do what you tell them to do.
If you had a gun, people would do
what you told them to do.
So might makes right,
that's your argument?
And what about you? You ever
whack anybody with that gun?
- Excuse me?
- You know, whack somebody.
Off them. Ice them.
Did you ever kill anyone?
A gun's not much good
if you're not willing to use it.
No!
Do me a favor, stop eating
for a moment and tell your daughter
that professional killers
rarely discuss their resumes.
He's not my father.
But my father's
gonna be home soon.
- He's coming home any minute--
- What?
Big and strong?
Little girl, it's Thanksgiving.
If he was going to come home,
he'd be here by now.
Are you divorced?
I don't believe
that that's any of your business.
TOMMY: Because this is a real
nice place you've got here.
Real nice.
So I'm guessing.
- Widow?
- Can we please change the subject?
- I think you struck a nerve.
HEATHER:- You know what?
You're lucky
my dad's not here right now
because if he were, he'd kill you.
Sorry, doc.
TOMMY:
Are you all right in there?
- You need something to drink?
MICHAEL:- I'm fine.
Find him.
- You have a basement, right?
- Yes.
Then everyone down there, now.
He's not out there.
It's like he's vanished.
Well, let's make sure.
Let's check the house.
Why didn't I think of this before?
Hello? We're underground.
[PHONE BEEPING]
[GRUNTS]
Oh, my.
Do you have any idea
what's going on up there?
Nope.
Not the slightest.
Now see what you did?
You chipped the molding.
[GRUNTS]
Ooh. That had to hurt.
TOMMY:
That's not yours.
Now hold it up so I can see it.
And turn around very slowly.
And hand it to me with
the barrel facing you.
Now, if by some strange turn
of events you don't die tonight,
you're really going to have to show me
how you got out of those cuffs.
Oh, that's nothing. Wait till you see
the bullets bounce off my chest.
I can't wait. Ha, ha.
Okay, tough guy, why don't you
help me downstairs with my friend,
if you please.
[THUDS]
Poor Mr. Newman.
They just must be
beating him to death.
I don't even want to think about it.
I'm sorry, isn't that what you meant?
Who is this?
To be honest with you,
I don't know.
Come down here.
Yeah, you.
Come here.
You sit still for a moment.
Sit. You go and get it.
Oh, my great, great
grandfather Victor.
A general under the Czar.
This was given to him
by the Czar himself.
It belonged to my family
for generations,
until the communists came.
Now it is mine again.
So you see, Tommy,
this job-- This job was important.
It was personal.
This is yours. You earned it.
What is this? Forty thousand?
You said 100.
We had a deal.
It was part of the deal you forcing me
to come out and expose myself?
Leaving witnesses?
All of whom now must die?
Before this gets out of hand,
can I show you something?
- Shut-up!
- Sit down!
It's a secret that, uh, nobody knows.
It's hard to explain,
but I'm really strong and really fast.
And bullets? They sting, you know?
But here,
let me show you something.
Nobody in interested
in your parlor tricks. Sit.
[GRUNTS]
[NICKY GASPING]
TOMMY:
What are you doing?
You're going to ruin my guns.
Hey, it's gonna be rough
on my fingers too.
Now give them to me.
Tommy!
He wanted you to have these.
Thank you.
MICHAEL:
I just want you to know,
it wasn't me
who scuffed up your floors upstairs.
[CHUCKLES]
Okay, doc,
I guess we can go now.
Like I said, we wouldn't even
have a here without their help.
Are you guys really leaving?
You haven't even had dessert yet.
Dessert?
Dessert?
Goodnight, officer.
Well, I for one am thankful
for the swift arrival of our friends
- in law enforcement.
MICHAEL:- Hear, hear.
Hear, hear.
And I suppose I for one
am thankful
that, uh, you fellows showed up.
- Ultimately.
MORRIS:- Ha, ha.
I guess I'm thankful I didn't end up
some gangster's moll
for the rest of my life.
I'll second that.
I'm just thankful that we're all safe.
ROGER:- Hear, hear.
MORRIS:- Hear, hear.
And what about you, Mr. Newman?
What are you thankful for?
Mr. Newman?
I'm
thankful that doc's sitting over there.
[LISA LAUGHING]