Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) s07e14 Episode Script
Jobbed
Hey, club's closed.
lt's all right.
Excuse me.
can l help you with something? Look, it's cool.
l'm looking for Valerie Malone.
Well, is she expecting you? lt's kind of a surprise.
Maybe we can do a little better here.
Who are you? Look, dude, okay, why don't you just go back to screwing in your light bulb, all right? l'm half owner of this club.
You can either tell me what you're doing here or you can get the hell out.
lt's-it's up to you.
Tom? oh, wow.
Look at you.
oh, my gosh.
Hey, what're you doing here? You just, you just show up? l mean, no call? Hi! l didn't want to ruin the surprise.
So how'd you know l own this place? l ran into your mom, she told me.
Well, that's the first good thing she's done for me in awhile.
-Let me have another hug.
-Hi.
Um, this is David Silver.
-He's a partner with me in my club.
-So l heard.
This is Tom Miller.
He's a friend of mine from Buffalo.
Yeah, we, we met already.
So, you want to go upstairs and see my office and the rest of the club? okay.
come on, David.
Thanks.
coming right up.
lf you build it, they will come, and that seems to be the story here as the 25th annual c.
U.
Job Fair kicks off with more employers represented than ever before.
And more students anxious to get a leg up on the real world.
l'm Tracy Gaylian, for c.
U.
News.
And we're out.
You sure you don't need more? No, no l don't need any more.
We'll cut in some student reactions, it'll be great.
You're the boss.
Yes, that's right l am.
And flattery will get you everywhere.
Yes, l've noticed.
All right, let's go find some unlucky participants, huh? There's Kelly.
-Hey, Kel.
-Hi, guys.
Hey, you wanna go on camera-- a little job fair reaction? oh, no, actually l was just window-shopping.
Assuming l graduate, l'm gonna go for my Masters.
What about you? Are you interviewing? No.
l'm happy to still be a junior.
And l don't want to jinx anything.
Like what? Just a little something l'm working on that's all.
Everyone's going to find out when you get it.
Remind me never to tell you another secret, okay? Hi, hello, want to tell me now? l applied for the Dryer Fellowship for next year.
Really? A Dryer? Yeah, you know there's, there's the Rhodes there's the Fulbright and there's the Dryer.
l chose the Dryer, because not only do you get to pick your own school, but the lucky winners also receive a year's supply of Jamoca Almond fudge.
He lies.
lt's a major honor.
A lot of world leaders were Dryers.
They've had some bums, too.
Was he always so modest? He's been preparing for this for weeks.
Wow.
Have you told Mark? No, no.
Too superstitious.
But you can tell everyone now.
okay.
Well, l'm gonna get going.
You know that l wish you all the best.
Thanks.
l'm going to need it.
Final interview's are tomorrow.
They'll be lucky to have you.
That's just what l told him.
See you.
Yeah.
What's wrong with her? l don't know, l don't think she likes the fact that l knew something about you she didn't.
No, it's more than that.
come on.
Hey.
Hey, Mark.
Hey, Kelly.
Look, l just ran into Brandon, and he told me that he's applied for the Dryer, too.
-Yeah, l know.
-You know about it? -He told me you didn't.
-l heard from my dad.
one of the board members at Stanhope Broadcasting is a Dryer man.
He let us know who from c.
U.
was already up for it.
Are you gonna tell Brandon? Why would l do that? l don't know, you just want to run into him at the interview? Hey, give me a break here.
He didn't tell me.
Well, l don't think he has the inside information that you do, Mark.
Well, Kelly, it's not my job to keep a level playing field.
But he knows now, right? No, l didn't say anything.
Well, l appreciate the loyalty.
Look, it's a competitive situation, okay? Yeah, okay.
Um, l just think you should tell him.
lt's only fair.
l'll think about it.
l'll see you later, okay? Hi, sweetie.
Good morning.
oh.
oh, that's great.
That's terrific.
l'll see you later.
Wait, Dad.
l thought we were having breakfast.
Actually l needed to talk to you about some future careers for me.
l'm sorry, l'm really backed up.
Since Sheldon retired to the 19th hole, l've got every one of his patients, Donna.
Well, l didn't ask you here just to return the book for Mom.
l haven't seen you since christmas.
-l'm eating here.
-Good.
Hey, Dr.
Martin.
David, hi.
Sit down.
No, thanks.
Are you heading up to campus later? No, no.
No classes today and l'm staying as far away -from that job fair as l can.
-Why's that? The whole idea of getting a job after school is over makes me nauseous.
Uh-oh.
That's an emergency code.
Nat, is there a phone l could use quickly? Sure, behind the counter.
-Excuse me, Donna.
-Sure.
l thought he'd never leave.
l'm sorry.
l just missed seeing you at the club last night.
Well, l can't come to the club every night.
l know.
So have you seen this friend of Val's around here? No.
Who is it? Some Buffalo reject.
Hey, what happened? My receptionist called in sick.
How would you like a job for the day? -Me? -Would you like to work for your old man? l'd love to.
-Hey.
-Hey.
What are you doing here? l came to see you.
-Well, you found me.
-Good.
You know l set up an interview for you at the job fair.
l know.
l know.
1 :00.
l wouldn't miss it, Arnold.
You're looking at the new and improved Steve Sanders.
Good.
Because l think this is a really great company for you to look at, okay? oh, you do, huh? Mm-hmm.
l researched every company there, and you and Tasco Sportswear are a perfect fit.
oh, yeah, you think l've got the right stuff? They're a pretty amazing company.
Well, if they need an amazing young sports trainee for next September-- you're their man.
You've got good people skills, you're athletic, you're-- Sexy? Very sexy.
And very sweaty.
Yuck.
You need a shower.
l know, that's the plan.
lf l'm late, clare's gonna kill me.
Listen, don't tell her we're meeting like this, okay? oh, man.
Hey! Hey, guys.
-Hey, Val.
-Hi, Val.
-So, how's the job fair going? -Personally, l think a Ferris wheel and a couple of skee-ball lanes would liven things up, -but that's just me.
-What's the problem? There's too many graduates, too few good jobs.
Why'd you have to go and tell her that? Now she's not gonna -watch the news at 5:00.
-of course she will.
She's a pal.
Damn straight.
Just glad to see you got some friends your own age, Val.
Yeah, don't be a wise guy.
Listen, by the way, an old friend of mine from Buffalo is gonna be staying at the house.
ls that okay? Yeah, sure.
Who is she? lt's a he.
And l'll be making up the couch.
No problem.
Excuse me, l understand you're Brandon Walsh? -Yes sir, l am.
-Well, l'm Reed Harvey from Tri-Group Media, in Minneapolis.
l know your grandmother.
ln fact my mom and your grandmother played gin rummy together all the time.
No kidding? That's terrific.
can l have three minutes of your time? What about? Well, l want to talk to you about opportunities for you in Minnesota.
Yeah, sure.
l'll see you in one minute.
Boy, my mom is not gonna believe l got to meet you.
Well, l see some people are in high demand.
Yeah, well, l've got connections.
l'm glad to see Brandon in good spirits these days.
Things are good.
l'm glad to hear it.
So, who's your blast from the past? Tom Miller.
He's very special.
He used to work with my dad in construction.
Mm-hmm.
How special? Well, let's just say he was my first.
First boyfriend? Well, that, too.
Hello.
Hey.
Hey, Val.
Just checking in.
Have you met Steve? No, l just got cleaned up.
Nobody here just me.
l thought l'd head down to the beach though.
What's going on? Beautiful weather.
l can't believe you're already taking it for granted.
You know, back home they're shoveling sleet today.
Well, if you can wait for an hour, l'll come by after class and pick you up.
We can go together.
Listen, l don't want to put you out or anything.
Just shut up and sit tight.
l'll be there as soon as l can.
All right.
oh, hey, listen, later on l have a little surprise for you.
More surprises? What's this one? Don't worry about it.
Just have a good day at class, okay? Thanks.
Um, can you hold on, Mrs.
coatsley? okay.
Hello, Dr.
Martin's office, can l help you? -This is John Ames.
-Hi, Mr.
Ames.
l have this pain, Beverly.
l see.
No, this isn't Beverly.
This is Donna, Donna Martin.
-You're working with your father.
-Yes, yes l am.
An upset stomach? Um, actually he's in with a patient right now.
Do you want him to call you back? -No.
-okay, well, Mr.
Ames, if you do think it's gas, you might want to try a ginger ale.
Yeah, just let it go flat then drink a nice tall glass of it.
My dad always recommends it when l have a tummy ache.
-l'll try it.
Thanks.
-okay, sure, you're welcome.
okay, bye-bye.
-Donna.
-oh, wait, hold on, one second.
Mrs.
coatsley, l am so sorry.
okay, well, do you want me to talk to him about it? Well, l know he'd be concerned.
No, no, you are not a bother.
Really? Well, which cat? Donna! Uh, l'm sorry.
l have to go.
okay, l'll tell him.
Bye-bye.
Hey, Dad, did you need something? Uh, yeah.
Honey, l need you to just take messages, all right? Don't talk to the patients.
Really? Especially Mrs.
coatsley.
She'll just talk your ear off all day long.
oh, sorry.
lt's okay.
Hey, how's the footage looking? -Not bad.
-Good.
oh, uh, Mark's looking for you.
All right.
ls he in there? Yes.
His father's company is hosting a little soiree today for the job fair professionals, and we are invited.
lt's nice to know that we rate, huh? -Hey, man.
-Hey.
Thanks for the invitation.
-can you make it? -Yeah, absolutely.
ls your father gonna be there? Uh, no.
He's gonna be lunching with Rupert in Sydney.
-But there's people you should meet.
-okay.
Listen, Brandon, um, Kelly tells me that you really have your heart set on a Dryer.
Yeah.
lt's, uh, it's been a dream of mine for a long time.
Hey, if you can be any help, l'd really l'm going for one, too.
-You're kidding.
-l wish.
l wasn't planning to apply, but my father kind of insisted over the holidays.
He says it's my best option, so So you've got an interview tomorrow.
We all do.
There's 12 of us representing the Western region.
And two scholarships.
What do you think the odds are they'd take two people from the same university? Brandon, l don't think they're gonna take two from the same state.
Look, l'm sorry it's got to be like this.
Like what? Like May the best man win.
Yeah.
Good luck.
You, too.
Kel? Hey, all set.
Wow, you look great.
Thank you.
So how did it go with Brandon? Ah.
Like you'd expect.
Stinks, but we're both big boys.
l did invite him and Tracy to my dad's thing though.
l'm trying to help.
That is what friends do.
What's gonna satisfy you? Do you want me to tell him what interview questions to expect? You know the questions? of course not.
You know, l don't get this though.
Who are you rooting for here? l'm the underdog.
Do you really believe that, Mark? No.
Stay out of this, Kelly.
Don't make it any harder than it is.
Fine.
Let's go.
So, last time l talked to you, you were in Alaska working on the pipeline.
Yeah, that was a good gig.
lt was good money, too.
l was supervisor for awhile.
Really? Yeah.
Then my temper kind of did me in.
What do you mean? l kind of got into it with one of the engineers who was pissing me off all the time.
oh, my gosh.
Yeah, well, l got canned.
So now l'm just doing construction whenever l can get the work.
l'm sorry.
l don't mean to bitch, but it's getting boring and the money sucks.
There's got to be something else you could be doing.
Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated.
Well, l'll think about it.
So how about you? You seem to be doing pretty well here.
Yeah, l've been doing pretty good.
Till now.
What, you know them? Hi, Kelly, Mark.
-Hello.
-How you doing? Uh, this is Tom Miller, a friend of mine who's visiting.
Hello.
-Hi, l'm Kelly.
-Hi.
Mark Reese.
How's it going? All right.
Well, we were just headed to a party.
Take care.
Bye.
See you later.
That guy's definitely a stiff.
She seems pretty nice though.
Well, there's one thing you have to learn about L.
A.
Hmm? Appearances are very deceiving.
okay.
Honey, how do l look? Good.
Dressed for success.
You exude confidence.
Great.
Yet l know every job involves a little butt kissing.
l don't remember us going over that.
Well, l learned that from my father.
okay, this is it.
Do you have a resume? Yes, l do.
Any last-minute hints? Yeah, first impressions are important, okay? So just keep an open mind, and take initiative.
Thanks, clare.
l'm not gonna let you down.
-okay.
-Say hello -to your dad for me, okay? -All right.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Hi.
l'm Steve Sanders.
Hi, Steve.
conway Holland, regional V.
P.
for marketing.
Nice to meet you.
lt's nice to meet you, too.
Dayna Sawyer is waiting for you, but, uh, l hope we get a chance to talk sometime.
-Well, how about right now? -Well, we feel it's important that applicants be evaluated by personnel first.
You could tell me where the gym is though.
l hear it's complicated.
Yeah, it's on the way to the chancellor's house.
Let me to take the initiative.
clare.
Yeah? could you show Mr.
Holland where the gym is? lt's on your way, right? Sure.
She'd be happy to help you out.
-Thanks, Steve.
-Sure.
-clare, conway Holland.
-Hi.
-How are you? -Nice to meet you.
-Hi.
-Hi.
-come on in.
-l'm Steve Sanders.
l'm Dayna Sawyer.
lt's nice to meet you, Dayna.
Nice to meet you, as well.
Usually, this is where l would offer you a seat, but l believe in first impressions, so l'm going to ask you a personal question.
okay.
Do you smoke? No, no, l don't smoke.
Do you mind if others do? Think hard before you answer that.
okay, uh, no.
No, l don't mind.
Good.
Then maybe we can get a coffee outside.
Great.
l know exactly the place.
Lead on.
After you.
Dad, you shouldn't eat standing up.
oh, sweetie, l've got a patient waiting.
Will you take these prescriptions down to Myrna in billing? And then she'll fax them to the pharmacies.
okay, well, l can fax them.
Great.
Thanks a lot.
oh, Dad, there's one here for Mrs.
coatsley.
So you talked to her? Huh? oh, yeah, l did, yeah.
Well, she thinks you're mad at her.
Are you? Huh? Donna, you said you were gonna fax the prescriptions.
Please, just go do it.
okay.
Yeah, Dr.
Martin.
Hey, it's David.
ls Donna there? Hold on.
lt's David.
l'll take these to Myrna.
lt's okay.
Hey.
Hey, how's it going? lt's, uh, it's a nightmare.
Why? What's wrong? Uh, l can't do anything right here.
l don't-- l got to go.
l'll see you later? All right, but don't stress it.
Yeah, talk to my dad.
Bye.
l think with the experience l learned at being a talent agent, as well as being an officer in my fraternity, l've learned a lot about what it takes to be a good salesman.
You've accomplished a lot, Steve.
That's very impressive.
Thank you.
So l guess it's time to go now, hmm? You know, actually, you're my last official interview for the afternoon.
So, if you'd like another coffee or anything else, it's on me.
No, that's okay.
l'm fine, thanks.
So what do you want out of life? l know Tasco's motto is ''Get yours.
'' l think that sums me up pretty well.
l enjoy life, and l look forward to meeting it's challenges with eager anticipation.
And you're not afraid to explore it with gusto? oh, no.
l think that comes with having an open mind, don't you? l do, too.
That's why l'm gonna be perfectly honest with you.
Well, please do.
l'm a single woman in town for the night.
That can make for a very dull evening.
You know what l mean? l'm not sure.
Steve, l think that you could be a budding asset to Tasco.
But l wouldn't mind getting to know you better.
And you want to go out with me tonight? Well, discreetly, of course.
You're blushing.
l'm shocked.
You don't find me attractive? oh, no, no.
l do, l do.
l find you very attractive, but Good, because l can't recommend you unless l'm sure of your loyalty.
And then some.
And then some? Well, you did say that you have an open mind.
l did, didn't l? And l have an open bedroom.
l hate seeing you in such a funk over Mark.
l'm not just competing against Mark, you know.
There are other people involved, too.
Yeah, so why weren't you so funky yesterday? okay, fine.
l'm quaking with uncertainty.
Are you happy now? That's crazy.
You have better grades than Mark, and you've been president of the school.
And Mark was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
l can only imagine the kind of old boy connections he has.
You're exaggerating.
What you should do is go mingle.
No, what l should do is go get us a cocktail.
Vodka soda, no fruit? Yes.
Stay right here.
l'd like a white wine.
Right away.
Hey, Kel.
-Hey.
How you doing? -Good, good, thanks.
Vodka soda, no fruit.
You got it.
l should have known you'd go for the Dryer.
Why's that? l remember being in Washington with you.
How you talked about all the Dryer scholars working there.
Yeah.
l wish l'd have known.
l would have told Mark you'd applied.
That wouldn't have stopped him.
Wouldn't have stopped me, either, Kel.
Don't get in the middle of this.
That's the same thing he said to me.
Hey, Brandon.
come here for a minute.
What's up? l want to introduce you to craig Ramming.
He's on the board of Stanhope.
And he's also practically my godfather.
lt's nice to meet you, Mr.
Ramming.
Yeah, nice to meet you.
-Mark's been telling me all about you.
-All good l hope.
oh, yeah.
Listen, l got to go, guys.
So, uh, l look forward -to seeing you tomorrow, Brandon.
-Yes, sir.
okay, take care.
See ya, craig.
How am l gonna see him tomorrow? Well, he's on the Dryer selection committee.
Ah.
He's gonna be there at the interviews.
Well, thanks for the introduction.
l'm just trying to keep a level playing field, man.
Right.
Let's go get a drink.
Yeah.
Almost there, honey.
All right, Dad.
Dad, l'm really sorry about today.
l guess l didn't do such a good job.
ln fact, l don't know if l'm capable of doing a good job anywhere.
oh, come on.
You know, l'm the one who should really apologize.
lt was unfair of me to ask you to fill in.
No, l, l wanted to help.
lt's just when l think about it, you know, you were busy, and l just, l just made it harder.
No, no, the only mistake you made was in talking to Mrs.
coatsley.
You cannot let that woman go on like that.
She will make you crazy with her cat travails! Well, she really does think you're mad at her.
About the fact that, that she's allergic to cats? No, 'cause she smokes cigarettes.
What are you talking about? She hasn't smoked cigarettes in ten years.
She started again.
She told you that? Yeah, and she said she told you.
That's why she thinks you're mad at her.
oh, my God.
Get her on the phone, Donna.
Get her on the phone quickly.
Dad, what's going on? She's got arrhythmia.
lf she's smoking and takes the beta blockers that l prescribed, she could go into arrest.
She could die.
okay, it's ringing.
Natwick Pharmacy.
This is Dr.
Martin.
l need to speak to the pharmacist.
lt is urgent.
Anything? No, it's still ringing.
-Yeah, this is the pharmacy.
-Yes, uh, the coatsley scrip, -Yes? -has it gone out? lt went out two hours ago.
Two hours ago.
oh, my -Hello? -Thank you.
Dad, maybe she's out with the cats.
She said she told me? l don't think she told me.
My God, maybe l didn't hear her.
oh, dear God, maybe l didn't Hello.
Mrs.
coatsley? -Yes? -Hi, this is Donna Martin.
Did you take the medicine yet? oh, no, dear No.
okay, don't take it, don't take it.
Dad, she didn't take the medicine.
-Wait, what? -okay, hang on, the doctor will explain.
Thank you.
Yes, Mrs.
, Mrs.
coatsley.
Yes, no, everything's fine.
Everything is really, really fine.
Thanks for everything.
Good night.
Why don't you guys take a walk with us? See, see? He's trying to keep me up late so l blow my interview tomorrow.
No, l'm not.
But we need to talk.
come on.
lt's a beautiful night.
l wouldn't mind taking a stroll.
-Me neither.
-Let's go.
All right, looks like we're strolling.
Listen, Mark, l'm not asking for any tips, l'm not looking for any more introductions, l just want you to know that if you get this thing and l don't, that my life's not gonna end, you know what l'm saying? Yeah.
Well, it'll all be over tomorrow, so They tell you right there? Yeah, after the interviews, we're all brought into a room together and two names are announced.
How subtle.
But l was wrong.
Both Dryer candidates could come from c.
U.
l thought you said that there Ramming said there's a chance.
But nothing could make me happier than if we both got it.
l feel the same way.
lt'll all come down to wowing the interview panel.
That's why l'm going home to get a good night's sleep, my friend.
Well, just know this: Ramming likes to ask deserted-island-type questions.
As in if you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you bring? Something like that.
Thanks for the tip.
You're welcome.
Well, l'm glad we got a chance to talk.
l don't always feel comfortable around you, being Brandon's ex and all.
Well, in this group, there are a lot of exes.
We try not to let that get in our way.
But the important thing is we all still care about each other.
That l've noticed.
l'm just happy Brandon's happy.
That's the way he feels about you and Mark.
He's really glad it's working out.
Hey, everything okay? Hey, guys.
Everything's cool.
Good.
Let's go.
You're still pretty tense.
lt's gonna take awhile.
David, he was devastated.
He thought he'd killed her.
Yeah, well, he was pretty lucky you were so talkative on the phone.
He knows, believe me.
l just wish he'd learn from it.
-What do you mean? -Well, before he dropped me off, l told him he should think about changing his schedule.
You know, he's so stressed out with all the long hours.
Well, that was smart.
He didn't think so.
He says he's fine.
oh, right there, that's the spot.
Ah it is, is it? Mm-hmm.
Well, thanks, Steve.
He's only gonna be here for a couple of nights.
Yeah, it's fine.
Stay as long as you'd like.
You know, when Valerie told me both her roommates were guys, l was wondering.
l guess you guys really are like family, huh? Yeah.
Steve, what's the matter? Mm, l gotta go talk to clare.
So, how'd it go? lt didn't.
-oh, no.
You messed up? -No, it went great.
Too great.
So good, in fact, she wants my body.
Please, be serious.
l am.
When l told her l wasn't up for any moonlighting, she said she wouldn't recommend me.
Let me guess.
She looked just like Demi Moore, right? clare, you know what? This is degrading enough without you giving it to me, okay? You know what? You're sick, okay? Just tell me what really happened? l told you what happened.
Why would l lie? Because you're ashamed to tell me you blew the interview? l didn't blow anything.
l completely buttered up that Tasco V.
P.
for you.
-clare -He was so thankful that l brought him to the gym, he even gave me his home phone number so l could call him if there's any kind of problem.
-clare -You know what the problem is? You, you're the problem.
You know what? You're not listening to me.
No, l'm not listening to you! Admit it, okay? You screwed up again as usual.
You know what? She said she's gonna be back at the job fair tomorrow morning in case l change my mind.
Well, maybe l should just to shut you up.
Steve Thank you for a lovely evening.
Better than it started, huh? Hmm.
Yeah, l guess l was a little testy earlier.
-lt's just -Awkward? Yeah.
But Brandon and l talked and if this doesn't work out for him, he's got other options, so But you could both be chosen right? oh, yeah, there's a slim chance.
Slim? You made Brandon think it was a possibility.
Why are you splitting hairs? l was trying to give him some hope.
Would you listen to yourself, Mark? Your arrogance is disgusting.
Let me explain something to you, Kelly.
l've been groomed for this my whole life.
lt's expected of me.
There's pressures on me that Brandon will never know.
And if he doesn't get this, his life will go on.
lf l don't, there's hell to pay.
So please factor that in before you damn me as arrogant.
l'm sorry l said that.
Apology accepted.
Well, good night.
Good luck.
Thanks.
So you like it? oh, especially because l don't have to listen to the inane conversation we must have been having.
Yeah, l put some music in a long time ago.
God, l haven't seen this in years.
l can understand why.
l thought you'd get a kick out of it, so l brought it along.
l can't believe how ridiculous my hair looked back then.
You want embarrassment? Look at my tuxedo.
-Geez.
-No, you always looked handsome.
Yeah, well You know, that's what l liked about you, Tom.
You're always so down to earth.
l guess that's what happens when you're raised on chicken wings and beer, hmm? Yeah.
We had some good times, though, didn't we? The best.
Remember tubing the Niagara? Not like l remember you skinny-dipping at night.
l wish l had that on tape.
And if you did, l would've had to kill ya.
You know, l missed you, Valerie.
How come you haven't come by sooner? l don't know.
After you broke up with me, l just figured l wasn't good enough for you or something.
My, God there's my father.
l forgot he was on the tape.
Daddy! Are you gonna be all right, hmm? Listen, Tom you're the only one who knows the truth about him.
l know.
Look, l'm not gonna tell anybody, l promise.
Brandon, please sit down.
Let's begin with the somewhat unusual topic of your personal essay.
You chose ''The 1987 Minnesota Twins.
'' Defend your choice.
l chose the 1987 Twins because l wanted the committee to understand me a little better.
Growing up in Minneapolis, they were my dream team, my role model.
They were a blueprint of how to achieve impossible goals.
They were the worst team ever to win a World Series, but they taught every kid in Minneapolis that adversity could be overcome.
They beat the cardinals in seven games to become World champions because every player on that team had heart and courage.
For every All Star Kirby Puckett, there was an unknown Steve Lombardozzi who came up with a big hit.
For one brief, shining moment, the Minnesota Twins were synonymous with perfection.
They were a perfect social system whose sum was truly greater than its parts.
And whose impact is still evident.
Because if Surfer Dan Gladden hadn't hit that grand slam in the pivotal fourth game, l might not be here today.
Very good.
Mr.
Ramming, you're on.
Thank you.
Thank you.
How are you doing, Brandon? Good.
A lot better now that l've got a question under my belt, thank you, sir.
Good, good.
All right let's change directions, shall we? Uh, you're familiar with the Bible? Like if l was stranded on a deserted island, would l bring the Bible? No, like compare and contrast John calvin and Ezekiel.
Hi.
Back again? Yeah.
l've been giving it some thought.
Well, l'm really sorry, but l'm wall-to-wall meetings.
You know what? l met up with your 10:00.
l told him you were running a half hour late.
This better be good.
oh, it is.
You know l've reserved a table over at the condor's Nest.
What do you say we do coffee again? Start over? Lead on.
Knock, knock.
For those who have slept in, a second pot of coffee is on.
oh, thank you.
Hey, have you heard anything from Mark? No.
lt's torture.
Although l'm beginning to think that not knowing will be better than knowing.
-Why's that? -Because one of them is going to end up being hurt.
l'm starting to hope that if both of them can't get it, then neither of them gets it.
Anything else and reality is going to rear its ugly head, and nothing is going to be the same.
Really? l'll get you some coffee.
Thank you.
Hello.
Good morning.
Did l wake you? No, no, l was just getting up.
Are you at the office? No, l'm at the country club.
l have a tennis match in about 15 minutes.
l want to tell you that l talked to my partners last night and l told them l am cutting back on my hours.
You did? Well, what can l say? Daughter knows best.
And l think your mother's pretty happy about it, too.
oh, Dad, that is so great.
And l've been thinking.
You shouldn't worry so much about what you're going to do after college.
Whatever employer is lucky enough to get you -is getting a proven lifesaver.
-Daddy.
l've got to go.
l love you.
l'll talk to you later.
okay, have a good game.
Bye.
So you've seen the error of your ways? oh, yes, l have.
And l'm willing to go that extra mile now.
That's an excellent attitude adjustment.
That's exactly what it takes to be part of the Tasco team.
Well, great.
l hope you don't have to rush out of town too soon? l was, but plans change.
My boss should have headed to Seattle already, so if there's a final evaluation needed, l'd have to stay.
oh, yeah, you'd have to stay.
So, where do you propose we do this final test? My hotel room.
Although l warn you it might be an oral.
You know-- You know, if you want to have some real fun, l know another couple.
Don't get smarter than the teacher.
l'm strictly one-on-one.
That's too bad.
They were looking forward to meeting you.
conway, what are you doing here? Getting an earful of your approach.
Steve, l apologize.
This is not the way Tasco does business.
We're a good company.
l hope you'll keep -an open mind about us.
-Yeah, l'll think about it.
Ms.
Sawyer, we need to talk.
Well, looks like she's due for an attitude adjustment.
You must be happy.
Not really.
You know what upsets me the most, clare? The fact that you didn't believe me.
You're right.
l was foolish.
l forgot one critical detail.
What's that? How irresistible you are.
How much longer can it possibly be? l mean the last interview was a half an hour ago.
l don't know.
l'm just trying to stay mellow.
You know, l never thought about the gender factor before.
There's no way that they'd ever pick two guys, is there? Will you stop handicapping and just give yourself over to the hands of fate? Que sera, bud.
lt's all part of some master plan.
Before we announce the names of our two newest fellows, l want to say that everyone here has shown incredible promise.
Now l'm proud to announce the names of our two winners.
From oregon-- Marjorie Kesler.
And from california-- Brandon Walsh.
What?! Brandon, terrific interview.
You won everyone over.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Mark, l'm, l'm sorry, man.
Que sera to you, too, bud.
-Ta-da.
-Ta-da.
Ah.
Thank you, Nat.
This is very nice.
lt's not my birthday and last time l checked my name wasn't Bobby.
Yeah, but that's the only cake l have.
Go with it.
congratulations, Dryer-Man! -Thank you.
-Make a wish.
l wish for world peace.
Well put.
All right.
Kel, where's Mark? l don't know.
l'm going to go check his house.
See you, guys.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Listen, David, l wanted to talk to you about having Tom manage the club.
l don't think that's such a good idea.
l'll pay him out of my own salary, okay? Well, l thought l'd find you here at Brandon's victory party.
Yeah, l'm here.
l was hoping you would be, too.
l've been worried about you.
Where have you been? l've been driving up and down the coast since l blew my interview.
Look, Mark, l'm really sorry.
l tried calling your car phone and l called you at the studio, left messages for you everywhere.
Where have you been? Why didn't you call me back? l lost, Kelly.
Thanks a lot.
You're blaming me? Yeah, you got me so damned concerned for Brandon that l didn't even watch out for myself.
Are you happy now? You know, you really screwed me over.
Which is kind of funny considering that fact -that we never even -Don't even start with me, Mark.
or maybe you're ready to give it up now.
come on, make love to me.
l really need it.
Get off me.
What're you, drunk? l knew you wouldn't.
You know, there's really something to be said about taking your time with a relationship.
You get to see people's true colors.
That's for sure.
You betrayed me.
No, you lost the scholarship because you didn't think you could lose it.
You lost because you were so sure you were entitled to it you didn't even prepare.
Well, l'm not the only one that's going to lose.
You're going to lose me unless you shape up.
Excuse me, what did you say? You're the kind of girl l could marry, but you're blowing it, baby.
You could be a Reese.
Do you have any idea what kind of an inheritance -l'm in line for? -Mark Don't call me to say you're sorry unless you're ready to seal the deal.
Don't call my car phone, my house, my studio.
Don't call! okay.
You know, if you're in such a hurry to become a millionaire, l've got a little tip for you.
Fire away.
Every time the phone rings, bet someone it's not me.
You'll be right every time.
What is that supposed to mean? You're a smart boy, Mark.
Figure it out.
lt's all right.
Excuse me.
can l help you with something? Look, it's cool.
l'm looking for Valerie Malone.
Well, is she expecting you? lt's kind of a surprise.
Maybe we can do a little better here.
Who are you? Look, dude, okay, why don't you just go back to screwing in your light bulb, all right? l'm half owner of this club.
You can either tell me what you're doing here or you can get the hell out.
lt's-it's up to you.
Tom? oh, wow.
Look at you.
oh, my gosh.
Hey, what're you doing here? You just, you just show up? l mean, no call? Hi! l didn't want to ruin the surprise.
So how'd you know l own this place? l ran into your mom, she told me.
Well, that's the first good thing she's done for me in awhile.
-Let me have another hug.
-Hi.
Um, this is David Silver.
-He's a partner with me in my club.
-So l heard.
This is Tom Miller.
He's a friend of mine from Buffalo.
Yeah, we, we met already.
So, you want to go upstairs and see my office and the rest of the club? okay.
come on, David.
Thanks.
coming right up.
lf you build it, they will come, and that seems to be the story here as the 25th annual c.
U.
Job Fair kicks off with more employers represented than ever before.
And more students anxious to get a leg up on the real world.
l'm Tracy Gaylian, for c.
U.
News.
And we're out.
You sure you don't need more? No, no l don't need any more.
We'll cut in some student reactions, it'll be great.
You're the boss.
Yes, that's right l am.
And flattery will get you everywhere.
Yes, l've noticed.
All right, let's go find some unlucky participants, huh? There's Kelly.
-Hey, Kel.
-Hi, guys.
Hey, you wanna go on camera-- a little job fair reaction? oh, no, actually l was just window-shopping.
Assuming l graduate, l'm gonna go for my Masters.
What about you? Are you interviewing? No.
l'm happy to still be a junior.
And l don't want to jinx anything.
Like what? Just a little something l'm working on that's all.
Everyone's going to find out when you get it.
Remind me never to tell you another secret, okay? Hi, hello, want to tell me now? l applied for the Dryer Fellowship for next year.
Really? A Dryer? Yeah, you know there's, there's the Rhodes there's the Fulbright and there's the Dryer.
l chose the Dryer, because not only do you get to pick your own school, but the lucky winners also receive a year's supply of Jamoca Almond fudge.
He lies.
lt's a major honor.
A lot of world leaders were Dryers.
They've had some bums, too.
Was he always so modest? He's been preparing for this for weeks.
Wow.
Have you told Mark? No, no.
Too superstitious.
But you can tell everyone now.
okay.
Well, l'm gonna get going.
You know that l wish you all the best.
Thanks.
l'm going to need it.
Final interview's are tomorrow.
They'll be lucky to have you.
That's just what l told him.
See you.
Yeah.
What's wrong with her? l don't know, l don't think she likes the fact that l knew something about you she didn't.
No, it's more than that.
come on.
Hey.
Hey, Mark.
Hey, Kelly.
Look, l just ran into Brandon, and he told me that he's applied for the Dryer, too.
-Yeah, l know.
-You know about it? -He told me you didn't.
-l heard from my dad.
one of the board members at Stanhope Broadcasting is a Dryer man.
He let us know who from c.
U.
was already up for it.
Are you gonna tell Brandon? Why would l do that? l don't know, you just want to run into him at the interview? Hey, give me a break here.
He didn't tell me.
Well, l don't think he has the inside information that you do, Mark.
Well, Kelly, it's not my job to keep a level playing field.
But he knows now, right? No, l didn't say anything.
Well, l appreciate the loyalty.
Look, it's a competitive situation, okay? Yeah, okay.
Um, l just think you should tell him.
lt's only fair.
l'll think about it.
l'll see you later, okay? Hi, sweetie.
Good morning.
oh.
oh, that's great.
That's terrific.
l'll see you later.
Wait, Dad.
l thought we were having breakfast.
Actually l needed to talk to you about some future careers for me.
l'm sorry, l'm really backed up.
Since Sheldon retired to the 19th hole, l've got every one of his patients, Donna.
Well, l didn't ask you here just to return the book for Mom.
l haven't seen you since christmas.
-l'm eating here.
-Good.
Hey, Dr.
Martin.
David, hi.
Sit down.
No, thanks.
Are you heading up to campus later? No, no.
No classes today and l'm staying as far away -from that job fair as l can.
-Why's that? The whole idea of getting a job after school is over makes me nauseous.
Uh-oh.
That's an emergency code.
Nat, is there a phone l could use quickly? Sure, behind the counter.
-Excuse me, Donna.
-Sure.
l thought he'd never leave.
l'm sorry.
l just missed seeing you at the club last night.
Well, l can't come to the club every night.
l know.
So have you seen this friend of Val's around here? No.
Who is it? Some Buffalo reject.
Hey, what happened? My receptionist called in sick.
How would you like a job for the day? -Me? -Would you like to work for your old man? l'd love to.
-Hey.
-Hey.
What are you doing here? l came to see you.
-Well, you found me.
-Good.
You know l set up an interview for you at the job fair.
l know.
l know.
1 :00.
l wouldn't miss it, Arnold.
You're looking at the new and improved Steve Sanders.
Good.
Because l think this is a really great company for you to look at, okay? oh, you do, huh? Mm-hmm.
l researched every company there, and you and Tasco Sportswear are a perfect fit.
oh, yeah, you think l've got the right stuff? They're a pretty amazing company.
Well, if they need an amazing young sports trainee for next September-- you're their man.
You've got good people skills, you're athletic, you're-- Sexy? Very sexy.
And very sweaty.
Yuck.
You need a shower.
l know, that's the plan.
lf l'm late, clare's gonna kill me.
Listen, don't tell her we're meeting like this, okay? oh, man.
Hey! Hey, guys.
-Hey, Val.
-Hi, Val.
-So, how's the job fair going? -Personally, l think a Ferris wheel and a couple of skee-ball lanes would liven things up, -but that's just me.
-What's the problem? There's too many graduates, too few good jobs.
Why'd you have to go and tell her that? Now she's not gonna -watch the news at 5:00.
-of course she will.
She's a pal.
Damn straight.
Just glad to see you got some friends your own age, Val.
Yeah, don't be a wise guy.
Listen, by the way, an old friend of mine from Buffalo is gonna be staying at the house.
ls that okay? Yeah, sure.
Who is she? lt's a he.
And l'll be making up the couch.
No problem.
Excuse me, l understand you're Brandon Walsh? -Yes sir, l am.
-Well, l'm Reed Harvey from Tri-Group Media, in Minneapolis.
l know your grandmother.
ln fact my mom and your grandmother played gin rummy together all the time.
No kidding? That's terrific.
can l have three minutes of your time? What about? Well, l want to talk to you about opportunities for you in Minnesota.
Yeah, sure.
l'll see you in one minute.
Boy, my mom is not gonna believe l got to meet you.
Well, l see some people are in high demand.
Yeah, well, l've got connections.
l'm glad to see Brandon in good spirits these days.
Things are good.
l'm glad to hear it.
So, who's your blast from the past? Tom Miller.
He's very special.
He used to work with my dad in construction.
Mm-hmm.
How special? Well, let's just say he was my first.
First boyfriend? Well, that, too.
Hello.
Hey.
Hey, Val.
Just checking in.
Have you met Steve? No, l just got cleaned up.
Nobody here just me.
l thought l'd head down to the beach though.
What's going on? Beautiful weather.
l can't believe you're already taking it for granted.
You know, back home they're shoveling sleet today.
Well, if you can wait for an hour, l'll come by after class and pick you up.
We can go together.
Listen, l don't want to put you out or anything.
Just shut up and sit tight.
l'll be there as soon as l can.
All right.
oh, hey, listen, later on l have a little surprise for you.
More surprises? What's this one? Don't worry about it.
Just have a good day at class, okay? Thanks.
Um, can you hold on, Mrs.
coatsley? okay.
Hello, Dr.
Martin's office, can l help you? -This is John Ames.
-Hi, Mr.
Ames.
l have this pain, Beverly.
l see.
No, this isn't Beverly.
This is Donna, Donna Martin.
-You're working with your father.
-Yes, yes l am.
An upset stomach? Um, actually he's in with a patient right now.
Do you want him to call you back? -No.
-okay, well, Mr.
Ames, if you do think it's gas, you might want to try a ginger ale.
Yeah, just let it go flat then drink a nice tall glass of it.
My dad always recommends it when l have a tummy ache.
-l'll try it.
Thanks.
-okay, sure, you're welcome.
okay, bye-bye.
-Donna.
-oh, wait, hold on, one second.
Mrs.
coatsley, l am so sorry.
okay, well, do you want me to talk to him about it? Well, l know he'd be concerned.
No, no, you are not a bother.
Really? Well, which cat? Donna! Uh, l'm sorry.
l have to go.
okay, l'll tell him.
Bye-bye.
Hey, Dad, did you need something? Uh, yeah.
Honey, l need you to just take messages, all right? Don't talk to the patients.
Really? Especially Mrs.
coatsley.
She'll just talk your ear off all day long.
oh, sorry.
lt's okay.
Hey, how's the footage looking? -Not bad.
-Good.
oh, uh, Mark's looking for you.
All right.
ls he in there? Yes.
His father's company is hosting a little soiree today for the job fair professionals, and we are invited.
lt's nice to know that we rate, huh? -Hey, man.
-Hey.
Thanks for the invitation.
-can you make it? -Yeah, absolutely.
ls your father gonna be there? Uh, no.
He's gonna be lunching with Rupert in Sydney.
-But there's people you should meet.
-okay.
Listen, Brandon, um, Kelly tells me that you really have your heart set on a Dryer.
Yeah.
lt's, uh, it's been a dream of mine for a long time.
Hey, if you can be any help, l'd really l'm going for one, too.
-You're kidding.
-l wish.
l wasn't planning to apply, but my father kind of insisted over the holidays.
He says it's my best option, so So you've got an interview tomorrow.
We all do.
There's 12 of us representing the Western region.
And two scholarships.
What do you think the odds are they'd take two people from the same university? Brandon, l don't think they're gonna take two from the same state.
Look, l'm sorry it's got to be like this.
Like what? Like May the best man win.
Yeah.
Good luck.
You, too.
Kel? Hey, all set.
Wow, you look great.
Thank you.
So how did it go with Brandon? Ah.
Like you'd expect.
Stinks, but we're both big boys.
l did invite him and Tracy to my dad's thing though.
l'm trying to help.
That is what friends do.
What's gonna satisfy you? Do you want me to tell him what interview questions to expect? You know the questions? of course not.
You know, l don't get this though.
Who are you rooting for here? l'm the underdog.
Do you really believe that, Mark? No.
Stay out of this, Kelly.
Don't make it any harder than it is.
Fine.
Let's go.
So, last time l talked to you, you were in Alaska working on the pipeline.
Yeah, that was a good gig.
lt was good money, too.
l was supervisor for awhile.
Really? Yeah.
Then my temper kind of did me in.
What do you mean? l kind of got into it with one of the engineers who was pissing me off all the time.
oh, my gosh.
Yeah, well, l got canned.
So now l'm just doing construction whenever l can get the work.
l'm sorry.
l don't mean to bitch, but it's getting boring and the money sucks.
There's got to be something else you could be doing.
Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated.
Well, l'll think about it.
So how about you? You seem to be doing pretty well here.
Yeah, l've been doing pretty good.
Till now.
What, you know them? Hi, Kelly, Mark.
-Hello.
-How you doing? Uh, this is Tom Miller, a friend of mine who's visiting.
Hello.
-Hi, l'm Kelly.
-Hi.
Mark Reese.
How's it going? All right.
Well, we were just headed to a party.
Take care.
Bye.
See you later.
That guy's definitely a stiff.
She seems pretty nice though.
Well, there's one thing you have to learn about L.
A.
Hmm? Appearances are very deceiving.
okay.
Honey, how do l look? Good.
Dressed for success.
You exude confidence.
Great.
Yet l know every job involves a little butt kissing.
l don't remember us going over that.
Well, l learned that from my father.
okay, this is it.
Do you have a resume? Yes, l do.
Any last-minute hints? Yeah, first impressions are important, okay? So just keep an open mind, and take initiative.
Thanks, clare.
l'm not gonna let you down.
-okay.
-Say hello -to your dad for me, okay? -All right.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Hi.
l'm Steve Sanders.
Hi, Steve.
conway Holland, regional V.
P.
for marketing.
Nice to meet you.
lt's nice to meet you, too.
Dayna Sawyer is waiting for you, but, uh, l hope we get a chance to talk sometime.
-Well, how about right now? -Well, we feel it's important that applicants be evaluated by personnel first.
You could tell me where the gym is though.
l hear it's complicated.
Yeah, it's on the way to the chancellor's house.
Let me to take the initiative.
clare.
Yeah? could you show Mr.
Holland where the gym is? lt's on your way, right? Sure.
She'd be happy to help you out.
-Thanks, Steve.
-Sure.
-clare, conway Holland.
-Hi.
-How are you? -Nice to meet you.
-Hi.
-Hi.
-come on in.
-l'm Steve Sanders.
l'm Dayna Sawyer.
lt's nice to meet you, Dayna.
Nice to meet you, as well.
Usually, this is where l would offer you a seat, but l believe in first impressions, so l'm going to ask you a personal question.
okay.
Do you smoke? No, no, l don't smoke.
Do you mind if others do? Think hard before you answer that.
okay, uh, no.
No, l don't mind.
Good.
Then maybe we can get a coffee outside.
Great.
l know exactly the place.
Lead on.
After you.
Dad, you shouldn't eat standing up.
oh, sweetie, l've got a patient waiting.
Will you take these prescriptions down to Myrna in billing? And then she'll fax them to the pharmacies.
okay, well, l can fax them.
Great.
Thanks a lot.
oh, Dad, there's one here for Mrs.
coatsley.
So you talked to her? Huh? oh, yeah, l did, yeah.
Well, she thinks you're mad at her.
Are you? Huh? Donna, you said you were gonna fax the prescriptions.
Please, just go do it.
okay.
Yeah, Dr.
Martin.
Hey, it's David.
ls Donna there? Hold on.
lt's David.
l'll take these to Myrna.
lt's okay.
Hey.
Hey, how's it going? lt's, uh, it's a nightmare.
Why? What's wrong? Uh, l can't do anything right here.
l don't-- l got to go.
l'll see you later? All right, but don't stress it.
Yeah, talk to my dad.
Bye.
l think with the experience l learned at being a talent agent, as well as being an officer in my fraternity, l've learned a lot about what it takes to be a good salesman.
You've accomplished a lot, Steve.
That's very impressive.
Thank you.
So l guess it's time to go now, hmm? You know, actually, you're my last official interview for the afternoon.
So, if you'd like another coffee or anything else, it's on me.
No, that's okay.
l'm fine, thanks.
So what do you want out of life? l know Tasco's motto is ''Get yours.
'' l think that sums me up pretty well.
l enjoy life, and l look forward to meeting it's challenges with eager anticipation.
And you're not afraid to explore it with gusto? oh, no.
l think that comes with having an open mind, don't you? l do, too.
That's why l'm gonna be perfectly honest with you.
Well, please do.
l'm a single woman in town for the night.
That can make for a very dull evening.
You know what l mean? l'm not sure.
Steve, l think that you could be a budding asset to Tasco.
But l wouldn't mind getting to know you better.
And you want to go out with me tonight? Well, discreetly, of course.
You're blushing.
l'm shocked.
You don't find me attractive? oh, no, no.
l do, l do.
l find you very attractive, but Good, because l can't recommend you unless l'm sure of your loyalty.
And then some.
And then some? Well, you did say that you have an open mind.
l did, didn't l? And l have an open bedroom.
l hate seeing you in such a funk over Mark.
l'm not just competing against Mark, you know.
There are other people involved, too.
Yeah, so why weren't you so funky yesterday? okay, fine.
l'm quaking with uncertainty.
Are you happy now? That's crazy.
You have better grades than Mark, and you've been president of the school.
And Mark was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
l can only imagine the kind of old boy connections he has.
You're exaggerating.
What you should do is go mingle.
No, what l should do is go get us a cocktail.
Vodka soda, no fruit? Yes.
Stay right here.
l'd like a white wine.
Right away.
Hey, Kel.
-Hey.
How you doing? -Good, good, thanks.
Vodka soda, no fruit.
You got it.
l should have known you'd go for the Dryer.
Why's that? l remember being in Washington with you.
How you talked about all the Dryer scholars working there.
Yeah.
l wish l'd have known.
l would have told Mark you'd applied.
That wouldn't have stopped him.
Wouldn't have stopped me, either, Kel.
Don't get in the middle of this.
That's the same thing he said to me.
Hey, Brandon.
come here for a minute.
What's up? l want to introduce you to craig Ramming.
He's on the board of Stanhope.
And he's also practically my godfather.
lt's nice to meet you, Mr.
Ramming.
Yeah, nice to meet you.
-Mark's been telling me all about you.
-All good l hope.
oh, yeah.
Listen, l got to go, guys.
So, uh, l look forward -to seeing you tomorrow, Brandon.
-Yes, sir.
okay, take care.
See ya, craig.
How am l gonna see him tomorrow? Well, he's on the Dryer selection committee.
Ah.
He's gonna be there at the interviews.
Well, thanks for the introduction.
l'm just trying to keep a level playing field, man.
Right.
Let's go get a drink.
Yeah.
Almost there, honey.
All right, Dad.
Dad, l'm really sorry about today.
l guess l didn't do such a good job.
ln fact, l don't know if l'm capable of doing a good job anywhere.
oh, come on.
You know, l'm the one who should really apologize.
lt was unfair of me to ask you to fill in.
No, l, l wanted to help.
lt's just when l think about it, you know, you were busy, and l just, l just made it harder.
No, no, the only mistake you made was in talking to Mrs.
coatsley.
You cannot let that woman go on like that.
She will make you crazy with her cat travails! Well, she really does think you're mad at her.
About the fact that, that she's allergic to cats? No, 'cause she smokes cigarettes.
What are you talking about? She hasn't smoked cigarettes in ten years.
She started again.
She told you that? Yeah, and she said she told you.
That's why she thinks you're mad at her.
oh, my God.
Get her on the phone, Donna.
Get her on the phone quickly.
Dad, what's going on? She's got arrhythmia.
lf she's smoking and takes the beta blockers that l prescribed, she could go into arrest.
She could die.
okay, it's ringing.
Natwick Pharmacy.
This is Dr.
Martin.
l need to speak to the pharmacist.
lt is urgent.
Anything? No, it's still ringing.
-Yeah, this is the pharmacy.
-Yes, uh, the coatsley scrip, -Yes? -has it gone out? lt went out two hours ago.
Two hours ago.
oh, my -Hello? -Thank you.
Dad, maybe she's out with the cats.
She said she told me? l don't think she told me.
My God, maybe l didn't hear her.
oh, dear God, maybe l didn't Hello.
Mrs.
coatsley? -Yes? -Hi, this is Donna Martin.
Did you take the medicine yet? oh, no, dear No.
okay, don't take it, don't take it.
Dad, she didn't take the medicine.
-Wait, what? -okay, hang on, the doctor will explain.
Thank you.
Yes, Mrs.
, Mrs.
coatsley.
Yes, no, everything's fine.
Everything is really, really fine.
Thanks for everything.
Good night.
Why don't you guys take a walk with us? See, see? He's trying to keep me up late so l blow my interview tomorrow.
No, l'm not.
But we need to talk.
come on.
lt's a beautiful night.
l wouldn't mind taking a stroll.
-Me neither.
-Let's go.
All right, looks like we're strolling.
Listen, Mark, l'm not asking for any tips, l'm not looking for any more introductions, l just want you to know that if you get this thing and l don't, that my life's not gonna end, you know what l'm saying? Yeah.
Well, it'll all be over tomorrow, so They tell you right there? Yeah, after the interviews, we're all brought into a room together and two names are announced.
How subtle.
But l was wrong.
Both Dryer candidates could come from c.
U.
l thought you said that there Ramming said there's a chance.
But nothing could make me happier than if we both got it.
l feel the same way.
lt'll all come down to wowing the interview panel.
That's why l'm going home to get a good night's sleep, my friend.
Well, just know this: Ramming likes to ask deserted-island-type questions.
As in if you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you bring? Something like that.
Thanks for the tip.
You're welcome.
Well, l'm glad we got a chance to talk.
l don't always feel comfortable around you, being Brandon's ex and all.
Well, in this group, there are a lot of exes.
We try not to let that get in our way.
But the important thing is we all still care about each other.
That l've noticed.
l'm just happy Brandon's happy.
That's the way he feels about you and Mark.
He's really glad it's working out.
Hey, everything okay? Hey, guys.
Everything's cool.
Good.
Let's go.
You're still pretty tense.
lt's gonna take awhile.
David, he was devastated.
He thought he'd killed her.
Yeah, well, he was pretty lucky you were so talkative on the phone.
He knows, believe me.
l just wish he'd learn from it.
-What do you mean? -Well, before he dropped me off, l told him he should think about changing his schedule.
You know, he's so stressed out with all the long hours.
Well, that was smart.
He didn't think so.
He says he's fine.
oh, right there, that's the spot.
Ah it is, is it? Mm-hmm.
Well, thanks, Steve.
He's only gonna be here for a couple of nights.
Yeah, it's fine.
Stay as long as you'd like.
You know, when Valerie told me both her roommates were guys, l was wondering.
l guess you guys really are like family, huh? Yeah.
Steve, what's the matter? Mm, l gotta go talk to clare.
So, how'd it go? lt didn't.
-oh, no.
You messed up? -No, it went great.
Too great.
So good, in fact, she wants my body.
Please, be serious.
l am.
When l told her l wasn't up for any moonlighting, she said she wouldn't recommend me.
Let me guess.
She looked just like Demi Moore, right? clare, you know what? This is degrading enough without you giving it to me, okay? You know what? You're sick, okay? Just tell me what really happened? l told you what happened.
Why would l lie? Because you're ashamed to tell me you blew the interview? l didn't blow anything.
l completely buttered up that Tasco V.
P.
for you.
-clare -He was so thankful that l brought him to the gym, he even gave me his home phone number so l could call him if there's any kind of problem.
-clare -You know what the problem is? You, you're the problem.
You know what? You're not listening to me.
No, l'm not listening to you! Admit it, okay? You screwed up again as usual.
You know what? She said she's gonna be back at the job fair tomorrow morning in case l change my mind.
Well, maybe l should just to shut you up.
Steve Thank you for a lovely evening.
Better than it started, huh? Hmm.
Yeah, l guess l was a little testy earlier.
-lt's just -Awkward? Yeah.
But Brandon and l talked and if this doesn't work out for him, he's got other options, so But you could both be chosen right? oh, yeah, there's a slim chance.
Slim? You made Brandon think it was a possibility.
Why are you splitting hairs? l was trying to give him some hope.
Would you listen to yourself, Mark? Your arrogance is disgusting.
Let me explain something to you, Kelly.
l've been groomed for this my whole life.
lt's expected of me.
There's pressures on me that Brandon will never know.
And if he doesn't get this, his life will go on.
lf l don't, there's hell to pay.
So please factor that in before you damn me as arrogant.
l'm sorry l said that.
Apology accepted.
Well, good night.
Good luck.
Thanks.
So you like it? oh, especially because l don't have to listen to the inane conversation we must have been having.
Yeah, l put some music in a long time ago.
God, l haven't seen this in years.
l can understand why.
l thought you'd get a kick out of it, so l brought it along.
l can't believe how ridiculous my hair looked back then.
You want embarrassment? Look at my tuxedo.
-Geez.
-No, you always looked handsome.
Yeah, well You know, that's what l liked about you, Tom.
You're always so down to earth.
l guess that's what happens when you're raised on chicken wings and beer, hmm? Yeah.
We had some good times, though, didn't we? The best.
Remember tubing the Niagara? Not like l remember you skinny-dipping at night.
l wish l had that on tape.
And if you did, l would've had to kill ya.
You know, l missed you, Valerie.
How come you haven't come by sooner? l don't know.
After you broke up with me, l just figured l wasn't good enough for you or something.
My, God there's my father.
l forgot he was on the tape.
Daddy! Are you gonna be all right, hmm? Listen, Tom you're the only one who knows the truth about him.
l know.
Look, l'm not gonna tell anybody, l promise.
Brandon, please sit down.
Let's begin with the somewhat unusual topic of your personal essay.
You chose ''The 1987 Minnesota Twins.
'' Defend your choice.
l chose the 1987 Twins because l wanted the committee to understand me a little better.
Growing up in Minneapolis, they were my dream team, my role model.
They were a blueprint of how to achieve impossible goals.
They were the worst team ever to win a World Series, but they taught every kid in Minneapolis that adversity could be overcome.
They beat the cardinals in seven games to become World champions because every player on that team had heart and courage.
For every All Star Kirby Puckett, there was an unknown Steve Lombardozzi who came up with a big hit.
For one brief, shining moment, the Minnesota Twins were synonymous with perfection.
They were a perfect social system whose sum was truly greater than its parts.
And whose impact is still evident.
Because if Surfer Dan Gladden hadn't hit that grand slam in the pivotal fourth game, l might not be here today.
Very good.
Mr.
Ramming, you're on.
Thank you.
Thank you.
How are you doing, Brandon? Good.
A lot better now that l've got a question under my belt, thank you, sir.
Good, good.
All right let's change directions, shall we? Uh, you're familiar with the Bible? Like if l was stranded on a deserted island, would l bring the Bible? No, like compare and contrast John calvin and Ezekiel.
Hi.
Back again? Yeah.
l've been giving it some thought.
Well, l'm really sorry, but l'm wall-to-wall meetings.
You know what? l met up with your 10:00.
l told him you were running a half hour late.
This better be good.
oh, it is.
You know l've reserved a table over at the condor's Nest.
What do you say we do coffee again? Start over? Lead on.
Knock, knock.
For those who have slept in, a second pot of coffee is on.
oh, thank you.
Hey, have you heard anything from Mark? No.
lt's torture.
Although l'm beginning to think that not knowing will be better than knowing.
-Why's that? -Because one of them is going to end up being hurt.
l'm starting to hope that if both of them can't get it, then neither of them gets it.
Anything else and reality is going to rear its ugly head, and nothing is going to be the same.
Really? l'll get you some coffee.
Thank you.
Hello.
Good morning.
Did l wake you? No, no, l was just getting up.
Are you at the office? No, l'm at the country club.
l have a tennis match in about 15 minutes.
l want to tell you that l talked to my partners last night and l told them l am cutting back on my hours.
You did? Well, what can l say? Daughter knows best.
And l think your mother's pretty happy about it, too.
oh, Dad, that is so great.
And l've been thinking.
You shouldn't worry so much about what you're going to do after college.
Whatever employer is lucky enough to get you -is getting a proven lifesaver.
-Daddy.
l've got to go.
l love you.
l'll talk to you later.
okay, have a good game.
Bye.
So you've seen the error of your ways? oh, yes, l have.
And l'm willing to go that extra mile now.
That's an excellent attitude adjustment.
That's exactly what it takes to be part of the Tasco team.
Well, great.
l hope you don't have to rush out of town too soon? l was, but plans change.
My boss should have headed to Seattle already, so if there's a final evaluation needed, l'd have to stay.
oh, yeah, you'd have to stay.
So, where do you propose we do this final test? My hotel room.
Although l warn you it might be an oral.
You know-- You know, if you want to have some real fun, l know another couple.
Don't get smarter than the teacher.
l'm strictly one-on-one.
That's too bad.
They were looking forward to meeting you.
conway, what are you doing here? Getting an earful of your approach.
Steve, l apologize.
This is not the way Tasco does business.
We're a good company.
l hope you'll keep -an open mind about us.
-Yeah, l'll think about it.
Ms.
Sawyer, we need to talk.
Well, looks like she's due for an attitude adjustment.
You must be happy.
Not really.
You know what upsets me the most, clare? The fact that you didn't believe me.
You're right.
l was foolish.
l forgot one critical detail.
What's that? How irresistible you are.
How much longer can it possibly be? l mean the last interview was a half an hour ago.
l don't know.
l'm just trying to stay mellow.
You know, l never thought about the gender factor before.
There's no way that they'd ever pick two guys, is there? Will you stop handicapping and just give yourself over to the hands of fate? Que sera, bud.
lt's all part of some master plan.
Before we announce the names of our two newest fellows, l want to say that everyone here has shown incredible promise.
Now l'm proud to announce the names of our two winners.
From oregon-- Marjorie Kesler.
And from california-- Brandon Walsh.
What?! Brandon, terrific interview.
You won everyone over.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Mark, l'm, l'm sorry, man.
Que sera to you, too, bud.
-Ta-da.
-Ta-da.
Ah.
Thank you, Nat.
This is very nice.
lt's not my birthday and last time l checked my name wasn't Bobby.
Yeah, but that's the only cake l have.
Go with it.
congratulations, Dryer-Man! -Thank you.
-Make a wish.
l wish for world peace.
Well put.
All right.
Kel, where's Mark? l don't know.
l'm going to go check his house.
See you, guys.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Listen, David, l wanted to talk to you about having Tom manage the club.
l don't think that's such a good idea.
l'll pay him out of my own salary, okay? Well, l thought l'd find you here at Brandon's victory party.
Yeah, l'm here.
l was hoping you would be, too.
l've been worried about you.
Where have you been? l've been driving up and down the coast since l blew my interview.
Look, Mark, l'm really sorry.
l tried calling your car phone and l called you at the studio, left messages for you everywhere.
Where have you been? Why didn't you call me back? l lost, Kelly.
Thanks a lot.
You're blaming me? Yeah, you got me so damned concerned for Brandon that l didn't even watch out for myself.
Are you happy now? You know, you really screwed me over.
Which is kind of funny considering that fact -that we never even -Don't even start with me, Mark.
or maybe you're ready to give it up now.
come on, make love to me.
l really need it.
Get off me.
What're you, drunk? l knew you wouldn't.
You know, there's really something to be said about taking your time with a relationship.
You get to see people's true colors.
That's for sure.
You betrayed me.
No, you lost the scholarship because you didn't think you could lose it.
You lost because you were so sure you were entitled to it you didn't even prepare.
Well, l'm not the only one that's going to lose.
You're going to lose me unless you shape up.
Excuse me, what did you say? You're the kind of girl l could marry, but you're blowing it, baby.
You could be a Reese.
Do you have any idea what kind of an inheritance -l'm in line for? -Mark Don't call me to say you're sorry unless you're ready to seal the deal.
Don't call my car phone, my house, my studio.
Don't call! okay.
You know, if you're in such a hurry to become a millionaire, l've got a little tip for you.
Fire away.
Every time the phone rings, bet someone it's not me.
You'll be right every time.
What is that supposed to mean? You're a smart boy, Mark.
Figure it out.