EPISODE 4/27/01
Simon Goes To See Ruby At Lucinda's

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FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2001

Scene 1:
Location: Lakeview Towers Hotel
Scene: Craig Montgomery's penthouse suite.

CRAIG MONTGOMERY AND SIMON FRAISER

>> Craig: Well, it seems your wife, my sister, has found something outside the suite to occupy her abundant free time so we can talk.
>> Simon: You sure? Katie has an uncanny knack for turning up unexpectedly.
>> Craig: I learned her favorite eavesdropping corners the last time she abused my hospitality. But let's do this. I have business. So, you've been tracking Ruby?
>> Simon: Yeah, and she's trying to talk her way into Lucinda Walsh's house.
>> Craig: That's interesting. And how do you know this?
>> Simon: Well, I followed her to your son Bryant's place. He seems to be given her asylum at the moment. We had a lengthy chat, and she told me that she told Bryant that she needs protection from her father.
>> Craig: And of course he believed her. My son has a gullible streak he inherited from his mother. So, Bryant is giving Ruby shelter in the pool house, but you think she has plans for the big house?
>> Simon: Well, yeah. She didn't say that in so many words, but I definitely know a pit stop from a final destination.
>> Craig: Hmm. And do your instincts give you some kind a timetable with this?
>> Simon: No, not really.
>> Craig: So you think it's -- she's already wormed her way into Lucinda's house?
>> Simon: Sure, it's quite possible. Yes.
>> Craig: You better find out.
>> Simon: How?
>> Craig: Simple. You get inside Lucinda's house.

Scene 2:
Location: Lakeview Towers Hotel
Scene: Craig Montgomery's penthouse suite.

CRAIG MONTGOMERY AND SIMON FRAISER

>> Simon: The last time I went to Lucinda Walsh's house, it was through the foyer in a '75 Chevy.
>> Craig: So this time, walk in the front door.
>> Simon: No, no, no. Look, you're not hearing me. She hates me, all right? I'm not welcome there.
>> Craig: She won't be there. She's got a meeting at Worldwide in about an hour.
>> Simon: Well, why didn't you just say so? So what, I just ring the doorbell and ask for Ruby?
>> Craig: Exactly. Give her a few minutes to leave, and then call and ask for Ruby. If she's there, get over there. You get yourself cozy with Miss Mambo, and find out how she got there. If Lucinda is helping her, find out why, and find out exactly what Ruby and Gabriel have in store for Lucinda, okay?
>> Simon: Yeah, yeah, fine. I'll give it a go.
>> Craig: I'm going.
>> Simon: So what's this pressing appointment?
>> Craig: Barbara Ryan.
>> Simon: Ah, the famous fiancee. The way you were carrying on, I thought it was some important business meeting.
>> Craig: Oh, it is, Simon. In fact, it's more than business. This appointment could be the key to my financial future.

Scene 3:
Location: Lucinda Walsh's estate.
Scene: The mansion - the study.

RUBY FRANK ALONE.

[Phone rings.]

PHONE CALL BETWEEN SIMON FRAISER AND MISS RUBY FRANK.

>> Ruby: The Walsh residence.
>> Simon: Hello, may I speak to Ruby Frank?
>> Ruby: May I ask who's calling?
>> Simon: Your soul mate. Ah, so I was right. You were trying to weasel your way into Lucinda's house.
>> Ruby: It just so happens I was invited. Ms. Walsh has been extremely generous.
>> Simon: I'm sure she hasn't got a clue just how generous. You know, I only wish I could be there firsthand right now to get a look at that "Cat that ate the canary" expression you must be wearing.
[Ruby laughs.]
>> Ruby: Is that your complicated way of saying you'd like to see me?
>> Simon: Well, you read my mind again.
>> Ruby: Well, no one's here but me. I've got the whole fun house to myself for the next couple of hours. Wanna come over and play?
>> Simon: I thought you'd never ask.

Scene 4:
Location: Lakeview Towers Hotel
Scene: Craig Montgomery's penthouse suite.

CRAIG MONTGOMERY AND SIMON FRAISER

>> Simon: I'm in.

Scene 5:
Location: Lucinda Walsh's estate.
Scene: The mansion - the study.

SIMON FRASIER AND MISS RUBY FRANK

>> Ruby: What took you so long? Wasn't I worth rushing for?
>> Simon: Yes, yes, I did rush. I just stood outside for ten minutes debating whether I should ring the doorbell or not.
>> Ruby: You're not afraid of me, are you?
>> Simon: No. no, but the fire-breathing dragon that lives here -- that's a completely different story.
>> Ruby: Oh, she'll be gone for hours.
>> Simon: Yeah, and what about her butler? If he sees me here, he's gonna rat me out in a second.
>> Ruby: He's gone, vanished, whatever. Why would he recognize you anyway? Are you a wanted man?
>> Simon: Not in the way I would have liked. Okay, you remember the woman I told you about the night we met -- Lily?
>> Ruby: Oh, yeah. Yeah, your love -- the one you were strumming love ballads for.
>> Simon: Yes, yes. She is Lucinda Walsh's daughter.
>> Ruby: Wow. Oh, she must be loaded! No wonder you fell for her.
>> Simon: Well, you see this? Right here -- whoa, whoa. This right here, that is probably worth more than most people earn in an entire year. Lucinda Walsh thinks that her money gives her the right to run everyone else's lives. I would give anything to see her brought down a peg or two.
>> Ruby: Can I tell you a secret?
>> Simon: What are you gonna give me to buy my silence?
>> Ruby: You're gonna get your wish. By the time I'm done, Ms. Walsh will be brought down a lot more than a peg. While I'm here, I intend of ripping the woman off for everything I can.
>> Simon: What, you think just lifting a couple candlesticks is gonna make a dent?
>> Ruby: Did I say that was all? Why? Do you want in?
>> Simon: No, I've got other projects. It's good enough for me just to know that somehow, and in some way, she's gonna get exactly what's coming to her.
>> Ruby: I'll cut you in if you ask me nice.
>> Simon: And why would you do that?
>> Ruby: Because of that look you get in your eyes.
>> Simon: What look is that?
>> Ruby: The one that says, "There's no other woman in this planet that makes me feel the way you do."
>> Simon: You see that in my eyes?
>> Ruby: Only when you talk about Lily.
>> Simon: All right, come on. Come on, let's go check out the rest of this place while we've got the entire place to ourselves.
>> Ruby: You're gonna love upstairs. There's nothing but bedrooms.
(Ruby giggles.)

Scene 6:
Location: Lucinda Walsh's estate.
Scene: The mansion - the study.

SIMON FRAISER AND MISS RUBY FRANK

>> Simon: Well, how many pairs of shoes can one old woman have?
>> Ruby: I guess they wear out when you step over as many people as she has.
>> Simon: Yeah, she's a tough old bird, all right. Which makes me wonder -
>> Ruby: Mm-hmm?
>> Simon: -- How you ever convinced her to take you in.
>> Ruby: I have my ways, and she had her reasons.
>> Simon: Yeah? And what might they be?
>> Ruby: You know what? You are the hottest, most incredible guy I've been with in a long, long time.
>> Simon: And that still doesn't answer my question.
>> Ruby: Well, that's because you ask too many. Mmm.

LILY WALSH SNYDER WALKS IN.

>> Lily: Simon?!


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