EPISODE 10/20/06
Simon Hires A New Contractor

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October, 2006


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2006

Scene 1:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

SIMON FRASIER, KATIE KASNOFF, MIKE KASNOFF, CARLY SNYDER

[Katie dreaming ]
>> Katie: Simon?
>> Simon: Katie. You look as beautiful as the day we met.
>> Katie: What do you -- did we?
>> Simon: Did we -- make love? No. Not that I wasn't tempted, but -- you made it very clear that we were over. And so, I picked up and moved on.
>> Katie: What are you doing here?
>> Simon: A final goodbye. And you asked me to forget you. So I did.
>> Carly: I've been waiting for you.
>> Simon: I'm all yours.
>> Katie: No, no, no, noooo!
>> Mike: Hey, hey. It's okay.
>> Katie: Mike? I guess I just -- had a bad dream.


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

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

>> Carly: Mm, let's see. You know this is good practice for me.
>> Simon: What? Oh, you're not going to leave me and become a makeup artist, are you?
>> Carly: No. No, I mean Halloween. I always do my kids' makeup and costumes.
>> Simon: You know, maybe I should go this year trick or treating as a uh -- a loan shark's punching bag.
>> Carly: No, no it's not that bad.
>> Simon: Ah --
>> Carly: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I just had to get that spot.
>> Simon: Okay, okay. That's all right. You know I was lucky Katie didn't punch me as well. She was pretty upset when she found out you and I were -- you know, back in business together, again.
>> Carly: Yeah, well so is Jack. He thinks that you are hazardous to my health.
>> Simon: And yet you're still here.
>> Carly: Well, you know when I quit something. I like it to be my idea.
>> Simon: You have no idea how glad I am that you came back. I mean, I'm unbelievably grateful.
>> Carly: Simon, I would never walk away from you while you were down.
>> Simon: And what about when this building's done, and the debt's paid off? Will you walk away then?


Scene 3:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

KATIE KASNOFF, MIKE KASNOFF

>> Mike: That must've been some nightmare. You're shaking.
>> Katie: It was just weird.
>> Mike: What'd you dream about?
>> Katie: Oh, I can't really explain it. It was just all over the place, you know? I went to bed kinda upset. So, I guess my mind just went to an odd place.
>> Mike: I didn't hear you come in. What were you upset about?
>> Katie: You're not going to believe it.
>> Mike: Try me.
>> Katie: Simon and Carly, back together.
>> Mike: You're right. I don't believe it.
>> Katie: And why would you, after the way Carly was ranting and raving last night about how awful Simon was and all the things that he had done to her.
>> Mike: Now, what, 180 and she's back on his side?
>> Katie: Well, when I saw them together, her arms were around his neck. So yeah, it looked pretty cozy.
>> Mike: Wonderful.
>> Katie: And poor Jack.
>> Mike: No, you have no idea.
>> Katie: What do you mean?
>> Mike: No, look, we should have never ran to Jack and told him Carly and Simon were finished.
>> Katie: Well, don't blame yourself. He already knows, he saw them together.
>> Mike: How's he handling it?
>> Katie: Not well.
>> Mike: We both know how he's feeling.
>> Katie: I mean we can't blame ourselves, right? Carly got us caught up in her drama. She was the one who was saying that she was completely done with Simon. She meant it, I thought.
>> Mike: Just remind me next time I get good news, to have a little waiting period before I share it. At least five minutes or so.
>> Katie: I'm sorry. Just forget about it, okay? And get on with your day.
>> Mike: All right, look, I thought I'd get some steaks tonight, bring them home, we can grill on the deck.
>> Katie: That sounds good. What?
>> Mike: I'm just -- I'm just shocked. I cannot believe Carly would get involved with that guy again.
>> Katie: I know. And it looked pretty serious.
>> Mike: And here I thought it was just physical.
>> Katie: What do you mean?
>> Mike: I mean -- well, I just assumed that there wasn't a lot of depth to it.
>> Katie: Well, wait. Hold on, Mike. What are you saying, that Simon and Carly have slept together?


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

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER, REGGIE BASCOM

>> Carly: Okay. Huh, that's the best I can do.
>> Simon: So am I ready for my close up?
>> Carly: Yeah, yeah go ahead.
>> Simon: Beautiful.
>> Carly: You're not too shabby yourself.
>> Simon: So listen. Have never been to a salon before, I know this is a very high class one. How much do I owe you for this?
[ Carly chuckles ]
>> Carly: It's free of charge, sir. Let's just get this building up and sold and stop Spirro from turning your beautiful face into a Picasso.
>> Simon: And then what?
>> Carly: I don't know, we'll have to wait and see.
[ Knocking on door ]
>> Carly: Um, who's that?
>> Simon: I'm hoping this is our new contractor. Oh! Reggie, good to see you, come on in. Did you manage to drop by the site? Oh wait, how rude of me. Reggie, my partner, Carly Snyder.
>> Carly: Hi.
>> Simon: Carly Snyder, Reggie Bascom.
>> Carly: Nice to meet you.
>> Simon: The genius who's going to get our building back up in business.
>> Reggie: Yeah, about that --
>> Simon: I -- I know it's a big job. It's huge, but -- give us the good news first.
>> Reggie: I can't get the electrical tower out. Or the damage repaired before Christmas.


Scene 5:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

KATIE KASNOFF, MIKE KASNOFF

>> Katie: What makes you think that Carly and Simon slept together?
>> Mike: Things Jack said.
>> Katie: Like what?
>> Mike: He found them together during the ice storm.
>> Katie: Together, together?
>> Mike: Under blankets. Not a lot of clothes on. Look, it could be completely innocent, I don't know.
>> Katie: Innocent? Simon, innocent?
>> Mike: Okay, this is why I didn't tell you. 'Cause I knew you'd be all worried for Carly.
>> Katie: You should have told me, Mike.
>> Mike: What, why? What difference does it make. The deed is done? Carly can handle a little extra curricular activity.
>> Katie: Mike?
>> Mike: What?
>> Katie: This is that pamphlet I brought home from the fertility clinic. You were reading this?
>> Mike: My wife stayed out late last night. I had to do something to pass the time.
>> Katie: Unbelievable.
>> Mike: What? You changed your mind about having a baby?
>> Katie: No -- no. I want a one now more than ever.
>> Mike: I'm finding there is a lot to learn about that whole process.
>> Katie: You don't need to learn a damn thing. You know everything you need to know.


Scene 6:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER, REGGIE BASCOM

>> Carly: Please don't do that to us.
>> Simon: Listen, Reg -- honestly, this building has to be a showplace way before Christmas. No? All right. All right -- tell me, Reg, how soon can we show the apartments?
>> Reggie: Thanksgiving.
>> Simon: How's your calendar looking now, Reg?
>> Reggie: Early November.
>> Simon: All right, and your union won't find out about this.
>> Reggie: I'll have the work done in a week.
>> Simon: Oh, Reggie. You're a good man.
>> Carly: Yeah.
>> Simon: Listen, how about I -- drop by the site regularly. I'll check in on you, and I want daily updates. Okay, Reg? Thanks again.
>> Carly: Whoo hoo! Oh, wow, I'm sorry -- ribs.
>> Simon: Ribs.
>> Carly: Sorry.
>> Simon: You know, that's all right. It was well worth it.
>> Carly: We have to be careful, though. We can't just hand money to every worker on the job, you know?
>> Simon: Not to worry. We're going to be fine.
>> Carly: No, I do worry! If we have to give fistfuls of cash to everybody like were printing it in our basement --
>> Simon: Listen, we have got enough money to cover this entire renovation.
>> Carly: Well, I'm worried about having enough money to cover the interest. And you know whose interest it is.
>> Simon: Can we just forget about that person for the time being. In less than two weeks, we are going to be rolling in our success. Believe me, Carly, you and I, we're going to make it.


Scene 7:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

KATIE KASNOFF, MIKE KASNOFF

>> Mike: Hey, wild woman.
>> Katie: You talking to me?
>> Mike: Yeah, yeah. I think you're my wife. Let me have a look. Yes, that is the woman I fell in love with. You wore me out. What got into you?
>> Katie: My love for you. And our future baby.
>> Mike: I have a meeting with a client.
>> Katie: Ahh!
>> Mike: Ahh! I'll meet you back here later?
>> Katie: Okay, it's a date.
[ Scratching sounds ]
>> Mike: Looks like we woke Snickers up.
>> Katie: I think we did more than wake him up. He looks a little agitated.
>> Mike: You think we riled him up a little bit?
>> Katie: Maybe. Or maybe he heard us talking about having a baby. I think Snickers is jealous.
>> Mike: Okay, I'll leave you to talk to Snickers about the facts of life, okay?
>> Katie: Thanks. Leave all the hard work to me.
>> Mike: Yeah.
>> Katie: Oh, hey, handsome. You okay? Come here. Ooh, sorry, buddy. You heard Mike and me talking about having a baby, didn't you? Don't you worry, sweetheart. You will always be part of our family. We love the things we love, no matter what.
[ Katie thinking...]
>> Simon: I love you, Carly. I love you so much.
>> Katie: No!


Scene 8:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

JACK SNYDER, MARGO HUGHES
>> Jack: This has nothing to do with Carly.
>> Margo: So you keep saying.
>> Jack: I am doing my job here, Margo. If Simon's in business with a loan shark, it's got to be stopped.
>> Margo: And the fact that Carly is so connected to Simon right now, that's a coincidence, is that what that is?
>> Jack: Okay, she said that Spirro was out of the picture, but I know that's not true. Now, listen to me. If she's involved with Simon enough to start lying for him, I'm afraid she's in way too deep.
>> Margo: Jack, you're the one who's in too deep.


Scene 9:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Room

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

>> Simon: Listen, Carly, I know I've been throwing out thank yous like they're going out of style.
>> Carly: Well, I'm very grateful for your gratitude.
>> Simon: But -- you lied to Jack to cover for me. And I know you much you hate lying to him. I really want you to know that I would never have asked you to do that.
>> Carly: Simon, I couldn't tell Jack that -- that you're involved with Spirro. He would have arrested both of us. I don't like lying, but I didn't see much choice. Unless you have some kind of plan "b" that I don't know about. A plan "b" that includes us keeping all of our necessary body parts. If you've got one, lay it on me.
[ Cell phone ringing ]
>> Simon: Hello? Yeah, this is he. Really? Yeah, not a problem. I'll see you soon.
>> Carly: Who was that?
>> Simon: Plan "B."


Scene 10:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

KATIE KASNOFF

Katie: You and I have been through a lot together, huh, buddy? That's why you were rattling your cage, you're worried about me. You know I was upset. But why? Why does it drive me crazy to think about Carly and Simon together? I'm completely in love with Mike. I want to have children with him. I have everything I want, so if Simon and Carly are sleeping together, or they're together, whatever, who cares? Why do I care? I've got to just stop obsessing about this. Okay. So I'm just gonna be done with it. Done, over, that's it. And maybe Mike's wrong, anyway. Maybe Simon and Carly aren't in love. Maybe they're not sleeping together, and I'm just letting my imagination run away with me. There is only one way to be sure, though. Damn it, I have to find out for myself.


Scene 11:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Kasnoff Cabin

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

>> Simon: Okay, I didn't tell you this, but I got in touch with a realtor who's going to help us pre-sell the building. And he may have a potential buyer.
>> Carly: Now, tell me you're not kidding me?
>> Simon: That was the front desk. The buyer's waiting downstairs.
>> Carly: Ohh! That's great! That's so great.
>> Simon: Oh, ahh --
>> Carly: That's great.
>> Simon: -- Ribs.
>> Carly: Oh, I knew you could do it, Simon.
>> Simon: So you want to come down, meet him, charm him?
>> Carly: Yeah. No, I'd like to, but I'm meeting with the fabric and carpet people.
>> Simon: Well, how is this? We get struck by disaster, and here we are. Still going.
>> Carly: Still going. Well, I know you can do it. I know that you can sell this buyer, Simon.
>> Simon: Your faith is amazing.
>> Carly: So is yours. So off you go.
>> Simon: Off I go. Okay, will I see you later?
>> Carly: Definitely. Will I see you later?


Scene 12:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

JACK SNYDER, MIKE KASNOFF

>> Mike: Hey.
>> Jack: Hey, what's up?
>> Mike: I just wanted to come by and apologize about giving you bad information about Carly and Simon.
>> Jack: No, forget it, please.
>> Mike: No, no, no, I can't. We had no right to get into your business. And from now on, we're going to butt out. You have my word.


Scene 13:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Hallway

KATIE KASNOFF, MAID, CARLY SNYDER

>> Katie: Hi.
>> Maid: Oh, good morning.
>> Katie: You know, I left my key in my room. I was wondering if you might use your pass key to let me in.
>> Maid: Oh, I'm afraid I can't. But if you go down to the front desk, and show them your I.D., They'll give you a new copy.
>> Katie: Great, thanks.
>> Carly: Hi. Next time -- knock.


Scene 14:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Lakeview Towers Hotel Lounge

SIMON FRASIER, SPIRRO & FRIENDS

[ Spirro talking to Simon ]
>> Spirro: The blonde went to the cops. Big mistake. And you're gonna pay for it.

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