EPISODE 3/29/02
Simon Goes To Katie's Party

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2002

Scene 1:
Location: The Lakeview
Scene: Craig's Suite

SIMON FRASIER, KATIE FRASIER

>> Simon: You Dahlia said what she said, right? Look, she's out for revenge, Katie. She feels guilty that she wasn't around when her sister died, so she's lashing out at me. Oh, come on. Will you please just say something?
>> Katie: What do you want to hear, Simon?
>> Simon: It's not what I want to hear, Katie. I want you to look me in the eye and tell me that you trust me.
>> Katie: I gotta go get ready. Tonight is the biggest night for me ever, professionally -- since the Endicott Awards.
>> Simon: That party's being thrown by a woman who accused me of murder and you're still gonna go? Listen, Katie, if you go to that party --
>> Katie: What? I'm choosing her over you? What if I'm choosing me over both of you tonight? It's my night.
>> Simon: Right, I know it is, okay? And you deserve it. I also deserve an answer. Do you believe me? Do you believe Dahlia? You better tell me, Katie, because, believe me -- I mean, I think our future depends on it.
>> Katie: Okay, put yourself in my position for a second. I have a husband who has lived by his wits and off his women his entire life. And you've made a mess of things. But that's okay. I can handle that. I've made a few messes of my own. It's just, right now, I don't understand where any of this is coming from. All of the sudden, you're keeping things secret and you're telling little white lies and you're covering your tracks. I don't even know what to believe anymore. And you have the audacity to stand there and issue me an ultimatum? Who are you?

Scene 2:
Scene: Craig's Suite

SIMON FRASIER, KATIE FRASIER

>> Katie: I adore you. And I do believe in you. And you are mine, I am yours till the end of time. Please commit that to memory. It's just right now, I'm a little bit -- no, you know what? Scratch that. I am furious. I am being forced to digest the fact that your dead wife, Monique, just happens to be Dahlia's dead sister. And no one's denying the fact that there are some pretty weird circumstances surrounding her death. So, I'm gonna go smile for the cameras and meet my backers and greet my fans.
>> Simon: Listen, Dahlia just stood here -- Dahlia stood here and admitted that she tricked you into this entire thing to save you from your wife-killing husband.
>> Katie: She also said that she would back out of this whole thing after tonight. I'll buy her out of her contract, and you and I will go back to feathering our little nest.
>> Simon: Really? Really?
>> Katie: Yeah, really. That is what want. It's what I need. But I also need this video. You know how much sweat and energy I've put into it. >> Simon: I know you have, but --
>> Katie: So, I'm not gonna boycott my own release party. I won't do it. Just because Dahlia's no angel? Who cares? So what? Who is? I want tonight. I want people whispering about me for all the right reasons. I want champagne and photographers and, most of all, I want you there -- by my side. Please, just say you'll come with me tonight. Suit yourself. I'll go alone. You know, Simon, I am learning so many things about you -- things I wish I'd never known.
>> Simon: No, you're wrong, Katie. You don't want me there -- unless you want to see me with my hands around Dahlia's throat.

Scene 3:
Scene: Java Underground

SIMON FRASIER, KATIE FRASIER, DAHLIA VENTURA

>> Dahlia: I just want to say that I'm really glad that you're here.
>> Katie: What? You thought I wouldn't make it to my own party?
>> Dahlia: Well, after the things that were said earlier -- I didn't want to upset you, but I know that I did.
>> Katie: What were your intentions, Dahlia?
>> Dahlia: Listen, I just really loved my sister very much, and it just drives me crazy --
>> Katie: You know what? I'm not going there tonight. I am here to have a good time, to work, and to greet my fans.
>> Dahlia: You know what? You're right. And I just wanted to apologize to you and to Simon. Where is he?
>> Katie: He's not here tonight, thanks to you.
[ Katie walks away ]
>> Dahlia: Simon'll be here, all right. We'll make sure of that.
[ Dahlia calls Simon from her cell phone ]
>> Simon: Yeah, hello?
>> Dahlia: Katie, don't be silly. This is a time for celebration! Not for making phone calls.
>> Simon: Katie?
>> Dahlia: Look, sweetie -- if you need a doormat for that charming little cottage of yours, I'll be happy to buy it for you. But listen, I don't want you to volunteer for the job. Listen, you're a star. This is your night to shine. No. Please, just forget about Simon. Cut him loose. He made it perfectly clear that that's exactly what he's doing to you. That's how it all begins.
>> Simon: Katie. Katie, can you hear me? Ka --

Scene 4:
Scene: Java Underground

SIMON FRASIER, KATIE FRASIER, LUCY MONTGOMERY, DAHLIA VENTURA, LISA MITCHELL, ISAAC JENKINS, DR. BEN HARRIS
>> Lucy: Where's Uncle Simon?
>> Katie: He's at home, sulking, hating me.
>> Lucy: No, he doesn't hate you. What's wrong? He -- he didn't want to get dressed up?
>> Katie: Unfortunately it's a little more complicated than that.
>> Lucy: This is the most important night of your life. And the man you adore isn't here? Take your phone, call your husband.
>> Katie: Well --
>> Dahlia: Katie? I need a moment.
>> Katie: Oh, no, what now? What is it?
>> Dahlia: Oh, how would you like to feast your eyes on a thing of true beauty?
>> Katie: What is it?
>> Dahlia: Just a few faxes, some of the early sales reports. They can't keep the video on the shelves.
>> Lisa: Let's hear it for the butt buster! And all these hard working guys, the best in the business.
[ Applause ]
>> Katie: Yes, thank you so much, everyone. And to my boys, I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.
>> Dahlia: Listen -- listen to this one actually. "Katie Frasier, for all your hard work in the fitness industry and charitable donations to the New York Fire Department, the New York Sports Club has officially begun a butt busting class in your honor."
>> Katie: You're kidding me?
>> Dahlia: We did it!
>> Katie: That is so amazing.
>> Dahlia: Yes!
>> Lucy: This has got to be like the best night of your life.
>> Katie: It is, definitely, it's just -- oh, you know what they say, I guess it's true.
>> Lucy: What?
>> Katie: Success is nothing without someone to share it with.
>> Lucy: Simon's just a phone call away.
>> Katie: No, he's not, he's right here. I knew you wouldn't miss this. Hey?
>> Simon: So, what's going on?
>> Katie: This is so amazing. It's the best night of my life. And it's even better now that you're here.
>> Simon: So why didn't you just say that to me when you called earlier?
>> Katie: When I called? I didn't call you.
>> Simon: When you called earlier, I heard party noise in the background, you and Dahlia were --
>> Katie: Were? What were we doing? I didn't -- what did I say?
>> Simon: Come to think of it, Dahlia was doing most of the talking. Hello, Dolly.
>> Dahlia: Oh, glad you could join us, Simon.
>> Simon: Oh, yeah, keep pushing me, keep pushing me. You'll get a reaction you never bargained for.
>> Dahlia: I -- I don't know what you're talking about.
>> Katie: Simon --
>> Simon: [ to Dahlia ] Just stay away from me, or I swear to God you will be very sorry!
[ At the Bar ]
>> Simon: More of the same when you get a chance, thanks.
>> Isaac: I got it, Vivian.
>> Vivian: Okay.
>> Isaac: You better slow down there, mate. The last time you were drinking this hard, you turned the Walsh estate into a drive-thru.
>> Simon: Oh, yeah, good times.
>> Isaac: Please tell me you're not looking to settle any scores tonight.
>> Simon: Only one.
>> Isaac: Shouldn't you be with your wife?
>> Simon: Yeah, yeah, I should, should. You know, some things just don't work out the way they should sometimes.
>> Isaac: You're telling me.
>> Simon: Yeah, exactly. Take you for example. You've got a beautiful girlfriend, but you're always fighting with her.
>> Isaac: Bonnie and I don't fight anymore.
>> Simon: Since when?
>> Isaac: Since she left the country.
>> Simon: I rest my case.
>> Isaac: No more for him.
>> Vivian: Okay.
>> Ben: Hey, what's wrong now?
>> Isaac: Every time I turn around, someone else is bringing up Bonnie. What should I do?
>> Ben: Go to Scotland, tell her you love her.
>> Isaac: See, that -- that question there was rhetorical.
>> Ben: Come on, man, people are asking about Bonnie because they like her. They like the two of you together.
>> Isaac: Well, then, they're crazy. Because she is a big pain --
>> Ben: I know. But she's funny, she's irreverent, she's got a good heart, man. People see that. I see that.
>> Isaac: Now you tell me, after you chased her away.
>> Ben: Hey, hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, no. You are not going to put that on me, my brother. You did that.
>> Lisa: Yes, and he also fired Billy. And that -- Billy looked up to him, thought he was his friend. Isn't that a shame?
>> Ben: Yeah.
>> Isaac: Thank you again, Lisa. Okay, bartenders and waitpersons, they come and they go.Forgive me for not wanting to put my life on hold to fly across the Atlantic for a woman who can't get even get her head on straight. You want to get mad at someone, get mad at Simon. He won't even walk 20 feet to say hello to his wife. And he's drinking.
>> Dahlia: Guest of honor, please. I want you to stand right here. I'm going to be making a presentation, and I'm going to be speaking straight from my heart. So I want you to hear every word.
>> Katie: Oh, no, no need for speeches tonight.
>> Dahlia: Here we go.
>> Katie: Dahlia --
>> Dahlia: Hello. Everybody, hi. I just want to thank you. I'm Dahlia Ventura. I want to thank you for your attention, and for joining crimson Dahlia productions in the kickoff of our newest and most popular video, "Katie Frasier's Butt-Bustin' Workout"! [ Applause ] Now that it's taking the country by wildfire, it's time for me to say good-bye. That's right. Most of you probably don't know this yet, but tonight is going to be my last night in this wonderful little town. I wish I could stay. But I've actually written a little something to illustrate just how much Katie has meant to me. I hope that you'll indulge me. "Here's to the women who makes dreams come true, who made me believe in miracles. I thought I had so much to teach her, but I had so much to learn. She's taught me what it means to give, to ask, to succeed, and to live. I look at her, and I see the future. A long, happy future filled with memories we'll cherish forever. Here's to the one who made it happen."

Scene 5:
Scene: Java Underground

SIMON FRASIER, KATIE FRASIER, DAHLIA VENTURA, ISAAC JENKINS

>> Dahlia: "This isn't just a partnership, this is destiny. This woman changed my life. The first time I saw her, I knew that we would do great things together. She inspires me, makes me want to do better, be better.I know one day down the line, when we're both old and gray" --
>> Simon: Shut up! For God's sake, why don't you just shut your mouth!
>> Dahlia: I thought you'd like my toast, Simon. They are your words, after all. The same words you used to toast my sister on your wedding night. What about the promises you made to Monique? Before you murdered her?
>> Katie: Simon, what are you doing?!
>> Simon: Getting you out of here, Dahlia.
>> Dahlia: What did I say? What did I say? Simon?!
>> Simon: What the hell are you trying to do to us!
>> Katie: You're hurting her! You're --
>> Simon: Hurting her?! I barely even touched her!
>> Isaac: Calm down, just breathe.
>> Dahlia: You keep him away from me!
>> Katie: What is going on with you?
>> Simon: She knows exactly what she's doing. And I just came here to stop her.

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