EPISODE 10/31/01
Simon Finds Katie

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2001

Scene 1:
Location: Margo and Tom Hughes Home

MARGO HUGHES, JACK SNYDER, AND SIMON FRASIER

>> Simon: Hey. Have you seen Katie? Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
>> Jack: No, no. That's okay. I was just on my way out. Listen, Margo. If you need anything, please --
>> Margo: I told you what I needed -- you back on the force.
>> Jack: I'll call you.
>> Simon: I'm sorry about --
>> Jack: No, no.

MARGO HUGHES AND SIMON FRASIER

>> Margo: What are you doing here? I thought you went after Katie. What, you didn't find her?
>> Simon: No, no. I was hoping she called you or something, anything.
>> Margo: No, not a word. What about her pinky-ringed boyfriend?
>> Simon: I don't know. But I do know that we have to find Katie before Bruno does.

Scene 2:
Location: Margo and Tom Hughes Home
Scene: Living/Dining Room

SIMON FRASIER AND MARGO HUGHES

>> Margo: Simon, you promised me that you would find her.
>> Simon: Believe me, Margo, I have tried.
>> Margo: Well, you can't just come here and dump this on my doorstep. What do you want me to do about it?
>> Simon: Well, apparently, you're her sister. Maybe you can help.
>> Margo: [Margo's voice is shaken by tears] But she is a spoiled, willful little brat, and if anything happens to her --
>> Simon: Are you all right? You okay?
>> Margo: My nephew was killed in a car accident.
>> Simon: Craig's son?
>> Margo: Yeah. The funeral is today.
>> Simon: Wow. I'm really sorry. When did this happen?
>> Margo: Oh, a few nights ago.
>> Simon: I'd met him a couple times. I've seen him. He was a really good guy.
>> Margo: He was a really good guy, so -- so what about Katie? When was the last time she was seen?
>> Simon: Please, you're right. Don't you worry about it. I'm sure -- we know Katie. She's gonna be all right.
>> Margo: Yeah, you were sure you were gonna bring her home, too.
>> Simon: Look, I have covered thousands of miles. Now, it seems that every time I get closer, I'm a day behind catching up with her. You wouldn't believe this. The last time I know, she had hitched a ride to L.A., and that was about a week ago, and then I -- then I lost her. Margo, I am sorry. If anything happens to Katie, I won't forgive myself.
>> Margo: I almost believe you, Simon.
>> Simon: So what should we do? Maybe -- I don't know. Maybe you should open an official investigation or something like that.
>> Margo: You want Katie back?
>> Simon: You asked me the same thing the day that she ran away to the convent.
>> Margo: No, no. I asked you if you still wanted to be married to Katie. That's what I asked you.
>> Simon: Look, I have done so much thinking on the road the last couple of weeks, and I have realized something. Marriage, I don't -- whatever. I can take it or leave it, but this -- this. God help me, I want Katie back. And if I have lost her, then I've only got myself to blame.

Scene 3:
Location: Margo and Tom Hughes Home
Scene: Living/Dining Room

MARGO HUGHES AND AN EXTERMINATOR

>> Exterminator: I'm from pest arrest.
>> Margo: Oh, please, yes. Come in, yes.
>> Exterminator: How can I help you today?
>> Margo: Well, it's not down here. It's up in the attic, actually. The last few nights I've been hearing noises. I think there's bats or something. It's through the door right at the top of the steps there.

SIMON FRASIER AND MARGO HUGHES

>> Simon: The worst thing about all this is that I think that Katie's been moving around so fast, because she's afraid of what Bruno might do to me.
>> Margo: Well, we did find that he has mob ties in new Jersey. And my contacts are still investigating, but no such luck yet.
>> Simon: Still, still, Bruno's been full of threats. Look, I just hope that he hasn't got to Katie first, that's all.
>> Margo: I don't think that this family can handle one more crisis. [A noise is heard from upstairs] What the hell is -- what?
>> Simon: Well, it sounds like what is up there is fighting back.

EXTERMINATOR AND KATIE FRASIER

[The exterminator returns carrying Snickers with Katie not far behind]

>> Exterminator: I think I found the problem. He must have got lost.
[Katie grabs Snickers]
>> Katie: Hey, give me back that bunny -- that bunny belongs to me, mister. Oh, it's okay, sweetheart. No one's gonna hurt you, Snickers. [To a shocked Simon and Margo] Hi. I'm back.

Scene 4:
Location: Margo and Tom Hughes Home
Scene: Living/Dining Room

KATIE FRASIER, SIMON FRASIER, AND MARGO HUGHES

>> Margo: Thank you. Don't you dare take that bunny out of that cage! I'm not cleaning up after him.
>> Katie: Aren't you glad to see us?
>> Margo: Oh, baby. Of course I am. [Margo hugs Katie] I was worried sick about you. We all were. Simon was traveling all over the country looking for you. He just got back.
>> Katie: Really? You were looking for me?
>> Simon: Uh, yeah. I'm just glad you're safe.
>> Katie: Oh, I really wish I would have known that, 'cause I -- I wouldn't have gotten myself into so much trouble.
>> Margo: Katie, why were you hiding up in the attic?
>> Katie: Well, I got back a few days ago, and I didn't really know where to hide.
>> Margo: Are you hiding from Bruno?
>> Katie: Yeah. From everything. I'm sorry I didn't let you know that I was here and safe. I just -- I needed some time to think. You have no idea where I've been.
>> Simon: Yes, I do. Yeah, I do. The Convent, the Ashram, the Commune.
>> Katie: I just didn't really feel safe anywhere I went. The nuns at the convent were so angry with me. They kept yelling and yelling, which I know was practically my fault, because I made them so angry that they broke their vow of silence. And then, I went to the commune thinking that that would be okay. But the work was so much. It was like work, work, work. And so I thought the Ashram would be the best place to go. Until I saw Bruno there trying to bribe someone for information. I figured that was the best time to leave. But at least I'm going to be back with the family in time for the funeral. [Margo looks shocked] You hear pretty much everything that goes on in this house up in that attic. And I heard you talking about Bryant. Oh my God, I feel so terrible. I have been the worst aunt in the world to him. I can't believe it.
>> Simon: Hey, it's gonna be all right, all right? You are home safe and sound. That's the most important thing.
>> Katie: I know you're just trying to tell me that to make me feel better.
>> Simon: I am not. I am not trying to tell you anything to make you feel better, okay? God, I missed you so much. Katie, I love you.

Scene 5:
Location: Margo and Tom Hughes Home
Scene: Living/Dining Room

KATIE FRASIER, SIMON FRASIER, AND MARGO HUGHES

>> Katie: You love me?
>> Simon: Yes. Yes, I do.
>> Katie: Bruno's not gonna be too happy about that.
>> Simon: I don't care. I don't -- I don't care what Bruno thinks.
>> Katie: We need to care, because we shouldn't even be in the same room together. I'm scared of what he's gonna do.
>> Simon: Come here.
>> Margo: All right, that's it. I'm going to the station, and I'm gonna track down this Portolano and have him brought in.
>> Katie: I just don't want him to get angry.
>> Margo: Listen, baby sister, I love you. I'm so happy you're home, in spite of everything. [Margo hugs Katie]
>> Katie: Thank you.

SIMON FRASIER AND KATIE FRASIER

>> Simon: You come here.
>> Katie: If you love me, then it was all worth it.
>> Simon: Life just is not the same without you, Katie.
>> Katie: You know, a couple of people have told me that before, but they didn't mean it in a good way.
>> Simon: I do. I mean it in the best ways.
>> Katie: You do?
>> Simon: Yes.
>> Katie: I want to hear you say it again.
>> Simon: Katie frasier, I love you so much.
>> Katie: Oh, I love you more than you could ever know.
[Doorbell rings.]
>> Simon: Forget about that. Come here.
[Doorbell rings.]
>> Katie: Okay, it's probably the exterminator. I just -- I'll just get rid of him.
>> Simon: Get rid of him.

BRUNO PORTOLANO, KATIE FRASIER, AND SIMON FRASIER

>> Bruno: Well, if it isn't my honey bun and her husband. Thanks. I knew you'd lead me back to Katie.
>> Katie: I'm not going anywhere with you, Bruno. I love Simon, and he loves me.
>> Bruno: How much, huh, Katie? You better decide how much you love this guy, and you better do it quick. Because if you don't do what I say, you will regret it.
[Bruno reaches into his jacket]

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