EPISODE 10/25/06
Simon Makes A Decision

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006

Scene 1:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

KAITE KASNOFF, MARGO HUGHES

>> Katie: I remember you saying you never really felt like the work day started until you and hal had your coffee and donuts.
>> Margo: Yeah, but are the donuts extra, extra greasy, and does the coffee taste like motor oil?
>> Katie: Oh, you're thinking of the good old days.
>> Margo: Too many to count.
>> Katie: Well, we never really had any good traditions growing up. So, I thought this was a nice one to keep going. Besides, it might make you feel better.
>> Margo: What is wrong with me?
>> Katie: What do you mean?
>> Margo: Well, we buried Hal. We gave him a 21-gun salute. We told all the great old Hal stories and everybody's back in the job now. You can almost hear his voice growling out the morning briefing, telling us to go out and get the bad guys.
>> Katie: Isn't that what Hal would want?
>> Margo: Absolutely. I can't do it. I can't mope. The man that I shared a life with, that I shared a child with is gone. And he should be here. Hal should be here. Okay, I just had to say that out loud. Let's talk about you now. Tell me -- tell me something distracting. Tell me something happy, hmm? Oh, man.


Scene 2:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Carly Snyder House

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

>> Simon: Hello, V. Long time no see. Oh, we can so make this work. I mean, you always looked good, but you look even better wearing those crown jewels.
>> Carly: I knew it. I knew you didn't take my paper to catch up on the funnies.
>> Simon: I just borrowed it. To check out the stock market. You know what? It seems the Nasdaq is down today --
>> Carly: Is it really? Can I see that? May I see the Nasdaq?
>> Simon: You don't want to trouble -- no, you don't want to trouble yourself with, you know, a boring bunch of numbers, do you?
>> Carly: Simon Frasier, there is something in that paper you don't want me to see. Fork it over!
>> Simon: You know, it's just the usual bad news. War. Economy's down. Lindsay Lohan, drunk again. And, oh yeah, a gorgeous woman is traveling to Oakdale with the Prince of Leonia wearing those really nice crown jewels.
>> Carly: Hmm, Vienna Hyatt. That's cute. Do you know her?
>> Simon: Yeah, we've traveled in the same circles.
>> Carly: And your connection now, is what?
>> Simon: Okay, remember back in New York City? At that restaurant, the restaurant when I divested a woman of a similar necklace without her feeling a thing?
>> Carly: Yes, as I recall, you almost gave that woman a heart attack.
>> Simon: Well, back then, I was only fooling around. But back in the old days, someone like Vienna coming into town would offer me a very good chance.
>> Carly: What, a chance to relieve her of her jewelry?
>> Simon: Well, that's the easy part. And I would just call up a few old contacts and then pawn off the diamonds, and our money worries with Spirro would disappear. Kind of like taking a stolen car to a chop shop.
>> Carly: Simon, are you completely delusional?
>> Simon: Just moderately insane. Look, Carly, we've got to get real here.
>> Carly: I'm real. Our project is real. Our model unit and the open house that we're planning, they are real. We are going to have so many buyers, they'll have to take a number.
>> Simon: Look, even if we sell half those apartments, which is a very generous estimate, there's no way we can meet Spirro's interest hike. And if he doesn't get his money --
>> Carly: What is the matter with you? Five minutes ago, you were completely invested in our project.
>> Simon: I just want to come up with a contingency plan, in case he holds us to his payback schedule.
>> Carly: Well, since we don't have an option, Simon, we'll just have to play it out. Without a jewel heist as a backup.
>> Simon: All right. You're right. You're right. We have what we have, and we'll make the most of it.
>> Carly: Great. Good. The painters called and they're through, so we should go over to the model unit and make it spectacular for the showing, okay?
>> Simon: Okay.
>> Carly: All right.
>> Simon: Lead the way.


Scene 3:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

KATIE KASNOFF, MARGO HUGHES

>> Katie: I'm sorry. This is really bad. I'm the one who's supposed to be here cheering you up.
>> Margo: Well, we're sisters. We take turns. So, what's up?
>> Katie: It's nothing. It's so stupid.
>> Margo: I'm sure it is. Do you and Mike have some trouble, huh?
>> Katie: No, Mike and I are great. We're actually in a really good place. It's just -- Carly doesn't think so.
>> Margo: Carly?
>> Katie: Oh, by the way, what do you know about this whole loan shark thing with Carly and Simon?
>> Margo: Not a whole lot. Jack's more on top of it because he's concerned about Carly and the kids.
>> Katie: Yeah, exactly. So am I. I mean, I don't know how many times I can warn Carly to stay away from Simon. She accuses me of wanting him for myself. How ridiculous is that?
>> Margo: Yeah, is it?
>> Katie: I mean, I have a wonderful husband, a wonderful life. Why would I care what some guy is doing, especially some guy who's in love with someone else?
>> Margo: Simon is love with Carly?
>> Katie: I know. I was pretty shocked, too. I mean, they haven't even been working together that long. He barely knows her. Carly says they're not sleeping together. So, for him to have feelings for someone --
>> Margo: What, someone other than you?


Scene 4:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

KATIE KASNOFF, MARGO HUGHES

>> Katie: Margo, why can't I just make those feelings go away?
>> Margo: Katie, how hard have you tried?
>> Katie: Well, I thought that having a baby would be the perfect solution, something beautiful and wonderful to focus on. Focusing on the future so I don't think about this past stuff anymore.
>> Margo: Having a baby ought to be about having a baby. Not trying to fix something that's wrong.
>> Katie: No, it's not like that. Mike and I have wanted to start a family way before Simon was in the picture. But it's not happening. So, what do I do with that unwanted energy? I focus on Simon, and protecting Carly from big, bad Simon. >> Margo: Ooh, protecting Carly. How's she feel about that?
>> Katie: Oh, she called me on it. She accused me of only wanting to make sure that Simon was still in love with me.
>> Margo: Hey, any truth to that?
>> Katie: He's not in love with me anymore. He's in love with Carly.
>> Margo: That's got to be killing you.
>> Katie: Margo, do you think, I mean, it is possible that I'm still in love with Simon?
>> Margo: Love? You know when I saw love, during that ice storm, when you were frantically searching for the man that you love, wild horses could not have kept you away from Mike. And you didn't have Simon on your mind that night, did you?
>> Katie: No, I didn't. But I do now. And I can't make it stop. I mean, I should have been over Simon a long time ago.
>> Margo: Honey, he never gave you a chance to say good-bye.


Scene 5:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Apartment Building

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

>> Carly: Oh, Simon, it's perfect! Or as perfect as it can possibly be with the buyers coming so soon. What is with that face? We just pulled off the impossible with time to spare.
>> Simon: I know, I know, I was just -- just thinking about the last time we had this place up and ready to go and that electrical tower trashed the whole place.
>> Carly: Well, the odds of that happening again are, like, what?
>> Simon: Well, if another disaster strikes and we don't sell these units, Spirro will be fitting me with a pair of concrete loafers.
>> Carly: The weather's fine, not a hint of a storm.
>> Simon: Oh, look at you, the optimist now.
>> Carly: Yes -- yes, well, I have to be. I've got a lot riding on this. Nothing is gonna stop us. Nothing is gonna get in our way this time, Simon.
>> Simon: And you know this, how?
>> Carly: Well, because we didn't cut any corners this time. Because we paid our contractor triple the normal rate to bring this building up to code. And I defy anyone to find one single fault with any of it.
>> Simon: Well, you know what building inspectors are like, that's what they do, they find fault. Even if there's no fault to find.
>> Carly: Where is all this doom and gloom coming from?
>> Simon: I don't know, I just -- I'm tired, I guess. I get a little get glass-half-empty when I'm exhausted. So, listen, why don't we just go home and get rested for the big day?
>> Carly: Yeah? Well, I was hoping that we could sort of run through our sales strategy a few more times. I pitch to you, you pitch to me.
>> Simon: Yeah, absolutely, we can do that. I just got to clear my head. You know, go home, get a shower.
>> Carly: I'll wait here.
>> Simon: No -- no, no, no. This place gets way too deserted at night. I'm not gonna leave you here alone. Let's just meet back at your place, okay?
>> Carly: Yeah, okay. Oh, no, wait, I almost forgot! One more thing. Her name is Mimi. She's French.
>> Simon: Wow.
>> Carly: Isn't she beautiful?
>> Simon: Stunning.
>> Carly: Yeah, it's all in the details.
>> Simon: All right.
[ Simon sighs ]
[ Carly leaves ]


Scene 6:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

KATIE KASNOFF, MARGO HUGHES

>> Margo: Katie, when Simon left you -- not once, but twice -- he led you to believe that he didn't love you anymore. Because he thought that it would be easier for you to let him go. But it turned out to be much harder, didn't it?
>> Katie: Yeah, it was horrible.
>> Margo: Yeah.
>> Katie: And then he finally did come back to explain to me why he had to do it. I couldn't trust him anymore. And it was just a mess.
>> Margo: Yeah, because there was no resolve, you didn't get to finish.
>> Katie: So, are you saying if I gave it a little more time that maybe Simon and I would've worked things out?
>> Margo: No -- no, Simon didn't stay here for you. He didn't fight for you. So if these old feelings resurfaced, you don't have to give them any thought whatsoever, honey. I mean, there's just too much at risk.
>> Katie: I know, I could risk losing Mike.
>> Margo: Yeah, I mean, look what happened last time Simon came to town. You know that isn't what you want.
>> Katie: No, it's not. I love Mike. I love him so much. Simon's just this stupid fantasy that I can't seem to let go of.
>> Margo: Yes. So, where is Mike now?
>> Katie: He's still doing the kitchen renovations at Yo'S.
>> Margo: All right then, giddyup, girl. Get over there and you find your husband and you grab him and you kiss him and you get him to leave work early and go home with his wife, huh?
>> Katie: Oh, you are so good. Thank you.
>> Margo: So are you. I love you.
>> Katie: I love you so much, are you gonna be okay?
>> Margo: I'm gonna be fine. You get out of here.
>> Katie: Okay. I love you.


Scene 7:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Carly Snyder House

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

[ Knock at the door ]
>> Simon: Hey.
>> Carly: Hello, Simon.
>> Simon: Wow -- boy, do you look fabulous.
>> Carly: Thanks. Well, I'd like to say you that clean up nice, but you look exactly like you did a half an hour ago. What happened to that shower?
>> Simon: I went to the Lakeview and shut my eyes for a minute, which turned into 20 -- you know how it goes.
>> Carly: Well, still, not too shabby. Come in.
>> Simon: Wow, what is all this?
>> Carly: A celebration.
>> Simon: I think that you and I should raise a glass to our new building, opening day.
>> Simon: A little premature, don't you think?
>> Carly: No.
>> Simon: You sure?
>> Carly: Aren't you?
>> Simon: Mr. Glass-half-empty, remember?
>> Carly: Well, snap out of it. Even with all the setbacks, Simon, what fun it's been working on this project -- with you.
>> Simon: I had a lot of fun with you, too.
>> Carly: And you've done all you can to keep it from tanking. And so, mr. Glass-half-empty, I don't think it's wrong to raise a glass half full to our imminent success. And I know you think I'm jinxing it. We haven't sold a unit yet, I know. But our goal was to finish the model, which we did. And I think that, along with all of our other accomplishments, deserves a toast. And so -- to Simon. To the man who promised me a new life and didn't let me down.
>> Simon: Cheers.
>> Carly: Cheers. And you know what the best part of today is?
>> Simon: Oh, please, tell me.
>> Carly: That you're here. That you didn't run away and hide from Spirro. You stayed for me. And I won't make you sorry that you did that.
>> Simon: I can't do this. - Pss pss pss.- ( Cat meows )
>> Carly: Something wrong?
>> Simon: I just remembered, the -- the model apartment. We have to get it ready to show tomorrow, yeah?
>> Carly: It is ready.
>> Simon: Not without the artwork.
>> Carly: There's artwork. There's loads of artwork. I hung it myself. I even banged my thumb doing it.
>> Simon: But there was this piece in the storage unit. We forgot to hang that.
>> Carly: Well, if you didn't remember it and I didn't remember it, then it's probably not very important, is it?
>> Simon: But that's the first thing that people see when they walk in the door, remember, the artwork? And first impression's what counts. That's -- you told me that.
>> Carly: That's right but, Simon, come on, don't worry about it. You'll have time in the morning.
>> Simon: You know what? I just want to do it tonight. Just in case someone turns up earlier tomorrow than we expected. Do you want to come with me?
>> Carly: Yeah, you want me to hold the ladder or --
>> Simon: No, you're the interior designer. I just don't want to mess up the whole feng shui of the place.
>> Carly: Yeah, okay, fine. No problem. I'd be happy to come. Boy, Simon Frasier, you are full of surprises.


Scene 1:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Apartment Building

SIMON FRASIER, CARLY SNYDER

>> Carly: I'm beginning to think of this place as my home away from home. Oh, my god. Simon, who could've done this to us?

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