EPISODE 7/19/06
Simon Observes

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2006

Scene 1:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff's Cottage

MIKE KASNOFF, KATIE KASNOFF

>> Katie: Why are you looking at that note again?
>> Mike: Simon's up to something.
>> Katie: Why, because he sent back my wedding ring?
>> Mike: Look, after that stunt he pulled at the island, making you believe that you were stranded, I take nothing he does at face value.
>> Katie: He's out of our lives, for good this time.
>> Mike: I wish it were that easy, but I don't think we've heard the last of Simon Frasier.
>> Katie: I do. That man is never gonna darken our door --
[ Knock at the door ]
>> Mike: You were saying?
>> Katie: I'll get it. Hey!
>> Carly: Hi.
>> Katie: Carly, come on in.
>> Carly: Thanks. I'm sorry to drop in so late. But I need a favor -- a big favor.


Scene 2:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Bar

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT, BARTENDER

>> Simon: Double vodka with a twist, my man. And just put it on my room tab.
>> Bartender #1: Of course, Mr. Frasier.
>> Vienna: Make that two.
>> Simon: Well, well, well, hello, sweetcheeks. Little far from the party circuit, aren't you?
>> Vienna: Lucky for you, I'm not the vindictive type.
>> Simon: Now, vee, just --
>> Vienna: No -- no, no, don't "vee" me. You left me at that island without as much as a good-bye.
>> Simon: Sweetie, you know how much I hate good-byes.
>> Vienna: No, Simon, you hate messy good-byes.
>> Simon: And would this one have been messy?
>> Vienna: You have no idea.
>> Simon: Well, I just think it's time for both of us to move on.
>> Vienna: Oh, you see, love, that's the catch. No one moves on without me, unless I tell them to.


Scene 3:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff's Cottage

MIKE KASNOFF, KATIE KASNOFF, CARLY SNYDER

>> Mike: Carly, this is incredible.
>> Katie: When did you do all this?
>> Carly: Between soccer and baseball and ballet and late at night and early in the morning before the kids got up.
>> Mike: This is a solid business plan.
>> Carly: And what about the margins?
>> Mike: It's healthy, but fair.
>> Katie: When did you decide to get into interior design?
>> Carly: I was thinking about my options and it occurred to me that design is design, right? It's color and style and setting a mood. So really, when you boil it down, what's the difference between a really great wardrobe and a really great room?
>> Mike: I've seen a lot of designer homes, Carly, and these sketches rank right up there with the best of them.
>> Carly: Really?
>> Katie: When can we hire you?
>> Carly: Well, hopefully after tonight. I've got a meeting with the vp of business development.
>> Mike: Steve Phillips?
>> Carly: Yeah, you know him?
>> Mike: Yeah, my business accounts are with Oakdale National.
>> Carly: Oh, well, I'm really nervous. That's why I wanted to run it by you guys first.
>> Katie: Carly, if you need a loan, I just got a royalty checks from the book --
>> Carly: No, I don't. I appreciate it. Thank you, but no thank you. I need to do this on my own, I really do.
>> Katie: Okay.
>> Mike: Don't you think it'd be a little bit easier to work for somebody first before taking on all this risk yourself?
>> Carly: Easier, but not as flexible. On my own, I can set my own hours, I can work from home.
>> Mike: Well, just give Mr. Phillips the same pitch you just gave us.
>> Katie: When's your meeting?
>> Carly: Very soon. Now! I think I have to go.
>> Mike: All right, I'll give you a hand.
>> Carly: Thanks, here. Thank you. And I'm really sorry that I interrupted your champagne.
>> Mike: No, I'm just glad it was you at the door.
>> Carly: What do you mean? Who were you expecting?
>> Mike: An annoying ex-husband.
>> Carly: Simon?
>> Katie: He found my wedding ring on the island and he sent it back with a note.
>> Carly: Well, hopefully, that means that he's onto another mark -- far, far away.


Scene 4:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Bar

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT

>> Vienna: You came here because of Katie. Do you have any idea how many Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kasnoffs there are?
>> Simon: No, tell me.
>> Vienna: More than you think.
>> Simon: Wow, you are a determined girl.
>> Vienna: You said you were over her.
>> Simon: I am.
>> Vienna: Then what are we doing in the middle of Smallville?
>> Simon: Oakdale.
>> Vienna: I know where I am!
>> Simon: All right, all right, trust me. I know this is hard for you to believe, but this place here -- Smallville, as you call it, is the only real home I've ever known. Believe it or not. This place -- I've missed it. The people are kind, straight-forward. They're not impressed by the your jewels or your large bank account.
>> Vienna: Well, then pull out the fiddle and send up the flag. I've found America.
>> Simon: Congratulations.
>> Vienna: What is wrong with you? She doesn't want you, Simon. She loves Mike. She wants Mike. You can't split them up, no matter how many tricks you've got up your sleeve. Look, my car is right out there waiting. Let's head to the airport and fly to Madrid.
>> Simon: No, there too many bulls in Madrid.
>> Vienna: You speak perfect bull. You'll be right at home.
>> Simon: You know what, I'm content right here, right now.
>> Vienna: People drop dead from contentment every day. Your tan is fading, Simon. Staying here is committing social suicide.
>> Simon: It's my tan.
>> Vienna: And it's my heart. I will not let you throw me over for that little Miss Congeniality. Snap out of it. Now!
[ Vienna throws her drink onto Simon. ]


Scene 5:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff's Cottage

MIKE KASNOFF, KATIE KASNOFF

>> Katie: Eat up, baby, you're gonna need your strength.
>> Mike: Drink up, I've got big plans for tonight.
>> Katie: Really? So does Carly. Do you believe what she pulled together?
>> Mike: She's an ambitious lady.
>> Katie: With a ton of talent.
>> Mike: And a lot to prove.
>> Katie: To herself or to Jack?
>> Mike: Well, I imagine facing life alone can be a pretty big motivator.
>> Katie: I remember the feeling.
>> Mike: You know what's a worse feeling? Is looking over the railing of that ship and wondering that the person you love most in the world is alive and safe. I don't ever want to feel that scared again.
>> Katie: Me either. I love you.
>> Mike: You think Simon got the message?
>> Katie: I think if Simon thought he had the slightest chance of coming between us, he would keep that ring like a trophy. But he didn't. And that's all the proof I need.


Scene 6:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Bar

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT, CARLY SNYDER, MR. PHILLIPS

>> Vienna: I want my old Simon back.
>> Simon: Well, sweetie, we think we've hit the end of the road.
>> Vienna: Says you --
>> Simon: You know what, babe, the world is full of pretty people with deep pockets and shallow souls.
>> Vienna: Fine, sit around and wait for Katie to look in the rearview mirror. I'm going where the party's hot and the men are even hotter.
[ Vienna leaves after a goodbye kiss from Simon. ]
>> Simon: You know what, I think I'll take another double.
[ Carly enters the Lakeview Bar to meet with Mr. Phillips. ]
>> Carly: Mr. Phillips, I'm so sorry I'm late.
>> Mr. Phillips: Mrs. Snyder.
>> Carly: Yes, can I get you a drink -- I see you have one.
>> Mr. Phillips: May I order you something?
>> Carly: No, no, thank you. I'm sure you'd like to get right to the presentation.
>> Mr. Phillips: Please --
>> Carly: Great. All right. Well, mr. Phillips, I am certain that after you see my business plan, you'll agree that my design firm is a win/win proposition for me and for your bank.
>> Carly: Here I contrasted a contemporary look in the seating area, with a traditional, clean background.
>> Mr. Phillips: Design doesn't interest me, Mrs. Snyder. The bottom line does.
>> Carly: Yes, right, of course. Well, you can see from my cost projections that I plan to be profitable within six months.
>> Mr. Phillips: Assuming a growing client base.
>> Carly: Of course.
>> Mr. Phillips: It is an ambitious plan.
>> Carly: Thank you.
>> Mr. Phillips: And the application seems to be in order.
>> Carly: So where do I sign?
>> Mr. Phillips: Right here, alongside your husband.
>> Carly: Pardon?
>> Mr. Phillips: Well, we'll need a co-signer. A guarantor.
>> Carly: But this loan is for me. It's for my business.
>> Mr. Phillips: Oh, I realize that. But it's very common to acquire backup from a party with a stable income base.
>> Carly: Mr. Phillips, my husband will not be co-signing for this loan.
>> Mr. Phillips: I'm sorry to hear that.
>> Carly: I don't quite understand why my signature isn't enough.
>> Mr. Phillips: Well, perhaps if you had a higher credit score --
>> Carly: I pay my bills.
>> Mr. Phillips: There have been lapses.
>> Carly: Lots of people have lapses.
>> Mr. Phillips: And you haven't worked consistently in some time.
>> Carly: If you don't call raising children working consistently --
>> Mr. Phillips: Mrs. Snyder, I'm sure you know what I mean.
>> Carly: Yes, I do know what you mean, I just -- I think there's got to be some kind of option.
>> Mr. Phillips: Perhaps you could have another party to co-sign.
>> Carly: If I had another party -- wait, wait -- Mike Kasnoff, he does lots of business with your bank, right? Well, he said --
>> Mr. Phillips: He'd be a perfect candidate.
>> Carly: No, I don't mean that. I wouldn't ask Mike and Katie to co-sign a loan, but he is one of my references I have here.
>> Mr. Phillips: Could I give you a little advice, Mrs. Snyder? Take a little time to think about this. Don't make any rash decisions.
>> Carly: And if I don't find another party to co-sign?
>> Mr. Phillips: Well, then I'm sorry, Oakdale National won't approve the loan. Have a nice evening.
>> Carly: Have a nice evening.


Scene 7:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Bar, Kasnoff's Cottage

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER, KATIE KASNOFF, MIKE KASNOFF

[ Cell phone rings ] [ Simon listening at the bar. ]
>> Carly: Hello.
>> Katie: How 'd it go?
>> Mike: Tell her, Carly, or my night's ruined.
>> Katie: Shh, I can't hear.
>> Carly: The bank wasn't as impressed with my talents as you and Mike.
>> Katie: They shot you down?
>> Carly: Direct hit.
>> Katie: Oh, I'm sorry. Why don't you come over?
>> Carly: No, no. This is your first night back.
>> Katie: The first of many. Come on, it'll be fine.
>> Carly: I don't know. I guess wouldn't mind talking over other options, if it's okay with Mike?
>> Katie: Of course it's okay. We're your friends.
>> Carly: Thank you, Katie. I'll be right over.


Scene 8:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff's Cottage

MIKE KASNOFF, KATIE KASNOFF, CARLY SNYDER

>> Carly: Thank you.
>> Katie: I wish we were celebrating.
>> Carly: Me too.
>> Mike: Do want me to call Mr. Phillips?
>> Carly: No.
>> Mike: I don't mind.
>> Carly: No, I know you don't, and I appreciate it, but this is my project. I have to do it on my own.
>> Katie: So what's next? You need a back-up plan.
>> Carly: How about bank robbery? I could redesign prison cells.
>> Mike: All right, you've got about five more seconds of self pity left.
>> Katie: Mike's right.
>> Carly: Ah, you hear that? Mike's right. Two little words that should keep you guys very happily married.
>> Katie: You know, that bank just lost out on a great deal. There's somebody else out there with more vision, somebody else who's not afraid of a little risk. And that somebody else is going to jump at the chance to work with you.

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