Becker (1998–2004): Season 2, Episode 23 - Cooked - full transcript
Liz is offered a job in Chicago, which prompts John to tell her how he feels about her.
( upbeat blues theme playing )
Are you sure you guys
don't want anything?
BOTH:
No.
These muffins are fresh
from this morning.
No, we're fine, really.
No, thanks.
Can I help you?
That's all right, Reg,
we got it.
You had a pizza
delivered here?
Well, you-- You don't
make pizza, Reg.
We wanted pizza.
This is a restaurant!
You can't just order
whatever you want!
This is
my business.
The business my father
founded back in...
Well, a lot of years ago.
Or maybe he bought it from
someone. But the point is
you can't order food
from other places.
It's insulting.
I mean, I'm trying to make
a living here.
You two are
killing me.
Excuse me. Reg?
Yeah?
Could you get us
a couple of waters?
Yeah.
Ooh! Screw the both
of you.
You know something, Jake?
Mm?
The food here's good.
The service stinks.
( bluesy theme playing )
( upbeat blues theme playing )
Well, well, well.
Look who decided to
drop by for a visit.
It's kind of early
for sarcasm, Margaret.
It's 10 o'clock.
It's not too early
for anything.
First of all, I shaved
five minutes off my usual time.
And second, did it ever occur
to you that I might
have a good excuse
for being late?
Do you?
No, I overslept.
But that's because I was out
really late with Gil.
Gil?
Gil "from prison" Gil?
For your information,
and FYI...
Gil is not
in prison anymore.
He was released
due to overcrowding.
And guess what?
Yesterday, when he was
leaving his parole office,
he stopped by the Thrifty Mart
to buy a lotto ticket,
and bam, he won $30,000.
Pretty neat, huh?
Linda, I don't mean to
rain on your parade,
but I want you to think
about a few things.
One: parole offices
are not open on Sunday.
Two: Thrifty Mart does not
sell lotto tickets.
And three: Gil was in jail
for petty theft and fraud.
Now, I'm not calling Gil
a liar, but Gil is a liar.
He is not a liar.
Jeez, you and that
polygraph technician.
Mrs. Recinos, I want you
to take this medication
and drink plenty
of clear liquids.
You'll be fine
in no time.
Clear liquids.
You mean like orange juice?
No. No,
clear liquids.
Milk?
Milk's not clear.
Oh, right.
So coffee?
Is coffee clear?
It starts out clear.
Yeah, Margaret. Mar--
Would you do me a favor
and take care
of Mrs. Recinos for me?
Oh, oh, I would
love to,
but I've got all these
hospital release duplicates
I have to duplicate
and release.
What?
I'm busy.
Oh, good, Linda?
Linda?
Whoa.
Her.
Oh, good, Liz,
uh, you're here.
Come on in. Excuse me
just for a second.
I have to consult
with Dr. Carson
about a very important
professional medical matter.
What?
Just-- Just-- You know,
office-- Office.
What about vodka?
I like vodka.
What was that
about?
Not important.
Hey, you know, I'm
really glad you're here.
I-- I-- I meant to apologize
for falling asleep last night.
Oh, it's--
When the name of the play's
Death of a Salesman,
you kind of know the ending
going in, don't you?
You know, this isn't
about the play.
Look, I can only stay a minute,
but I wanted to come over here
and share something with you.
I just got the most
amazing phone call.
What?
I am still in shock.
I just got offered a job at
Northwestern Memorial in Chicago
as head of Emergency Services.
You're kidding me.
No.
A friend of mine just took over
as chief of staff.
This is totally
out of the blue.
Well, that's fantastic!
I know. It-- It--
You know, I've got so much
to think about.
I mean, I've got to make
a decision in a couple of days.
Well, relax, relax. You'll--
You'll figure out what to do.
Yeah, yeah, you're right.
Yeah.
Well, you know, I've got
to go back to work,
but...we'll talk
later, okay?
Oh, yeah. Yeah.
Hey, congratulations.
You know, that's great.
Chicago. Wow.
( bluesy theme playing )
Hey, Reg.
Hey, Becker.
Do you want to
order anything?
Well, yeah, actually.
Knock yourself out.
Does that bagel shop
down the street still deliver?
Becker!
I'll have toast
and coffee, please.
Hey, Liz was here
looking for you.
Yeah, I know.
I know.
She found me.
Turns out she's--
She got offered
a great job in Chicago.
Wow.
Really?
What's she gonna do?
Is she taking it?
I-- I don't
know.
So how do you
feel about that?
I-- I don't know, you know?
It sounds like
a great opportunity.
So, what'd you
tell her?
I told her it sounds like
a great opportunity.
And?
And what?
Well-- And if
she goes,
aren't you gonna
miss her?
Well, yeah.
So you didn't actually say
you're gonna miss her?
Well, not out loud,
you know, in words.
Did you happen to
tell her that
she means more to you
than, say,
the fungus on
your shower curtain?
I think
she knows that.
God, Becker, you're
a doctor.
How can you be so smart
and so incredibly stupid
at the same time?
Well, the man
wears many hats.
Oh--!
Wait a minute
here.
You know, I was--
I was enthusiastic.
I was supportive.
I was everything a guy's
supposed to be.
Except sensitive,
open, caring--
You know, how the hell am I
supposed to know what to do?
Every time a guy
figures out the rules,
you women change 'em,
you know?
If we're-- You know,
if we're attentive,
all of a sudden
we're smothering.
If we need you,
we're co-dependent.
If we don't need you,
we're emotionally cut off.
You know, if we dare to ask you
what the rules are, you say,
"Well, if you don't know, I'm
certainly not gonna tell you."
God, Becker, you just
don't get it, do you?
I just said I don't
get it, Reg!
All I'm saying is if
you care about Liz at all,
you're gonna have
to do better
than being supportive
and enthusiastic.
Idiot.
Jake, do you have any idea
what just happened here?
Well, if you don't know, I'm
certainly not gonna tell you.
( bluesy theme playing )
So, Margaret, I told Gil
that you thought he was
a liar, and you know what?
You were dead wrong.
He really won $30,000
in the lottery?
No, he was lying
about that.
But only because he didn't think
I'd believe the real story.
Which is?
His rich uncle died
and left him the money.
Uh-huh.
What did he do,
kill him?
No, he didn't kill him.
His uncle was mauled
by a lion at the zoo.
Oh, yes. I heard
about that last night
on the made-up news
on my pretend TV.
Look, I have no reason
to doubt Gil's word,
just because
he's a thief
and he's lied to me
in the past.
And until he actually
does kill someone,
I happen to think he's
a pretty cool boyfriend.
Hey, Margaret.
Hm?
Yeah, I'm in the middle
of this situation
with, uh-- With Liz.
I really could use your advice.
Oh, John, I am just
touched that you would--
Hello?
I'd better take this
in my office.
( clears throat )
What?
Margaret, hi.
Um, I have a question
for you.
Uh, my pills have a little
sticker that says,
"Do not operate
heavy machinery."
Just how heavy does that
machinery have to be?
'Cause I really need
to do my wash.
Yes, doctor.
I'll be right there.
I never did get an answer
about the vodka.
( bluesy theme playing )
( knock at door )
Hey, come on in.
Hey.
Wow.
Yeah.
That was nice.
Can I, uh,
help you with that?
Sure. Thank you.
You want anything?
Do you have anything?
Well, I got beer
and an orange. Heh.
You can have beer
or a tropical beer.
I'll have a beer.
( closes fridge,
opens beer )
So, uh, whew. Chicago, huh?
Oh, I know.
Can you believe that?
I was so blown away.
Well, I don't blame you.
I mean, that's a huge deal.
You know, you, uh-- You rushed
out of the office so quickly,
I didn't get to
say much, but...
I want you to know
that if you do go away,
I'd-- I'd miss you.
Well, I'd miss
you too, John.
Thanks.
That's very sweet.
Oh, good.
Then you should also know
that it would make me sad
if you were to move away.
John, I'm touched.
Oh, great.
Great, great.
I love this side
of you.
Mm.
It's so unlike you.
Well, what can I say?
You know, it's just
how I feel.
Gosh, I was leaning toward
taking that job.
If you feel this way, maybe
there's a little more
for me to think about
than I realized.
( mellow bluesy theme playing )
( upbeat bluesy theme playing )
Reg?
Reg--? Where
the hell is she?
She's still out jogging.
What's up?
Well, I took her brilliant
advice and told Liz
that I'd miss her
if she moved to Chicago.
So after she passed out
and came to...
what did she say?
Well, she said that she didn't
know I felt that way,
and now maybe she'll
turn the job down.
Which was not my intention.
You know, I-- I don't want to be
responsible for her decision.
Then why'd you say
you'd miss her?
Uh, I was just trying to score
points by being sensitive.
You know, ask Reg.
She's the one who told me
to say all that crap.
You know, it sounds
to me like
you just made
a serious commitment.
Yeah, see-- Oh, man.
I was afraid of that.
No, wait--
Wait a second.
Maybe we're getting
ahead of ourselves here.
Follow me on this.
Isn't it just possible
that she'll turn the job down,
stay in New York
and not expect things
to change?
'Cause, see,
that's what I want.
I-- I like things
the way they are.
Well, let me ask you
a question, John.
Now, after she said
she might not take the job,
did everything
get all quiet?
It might have.
Mm-hm.
And then was there nuzzling?
I-- I don't remember.
What about sex?
Maybe.
( chuckles )
Oh, man, you are cooked.
Oh, jeez.
( laughing )
Hey, Becker.
You know something?
I'm doing a good enough job
screwing up my own life.
I don't need you to help me
by telling me that I--
I should be sad about something
that might not even happen
if I hadn't said I was sad,
and other sensitive crap
I should never have said
in the first place.
What?
I said...
Oh, Jake, fill
her in, will you?
So?
Becker's getting married.
( bluesy theme playing )
Hey, Margaret,
guess what?
Okay, I'll just
tell you.
Gil didn't have
a rich uncle who died.
No!
Yes.
He only made up thatstory
because he didn't think
I'd believe
the real story
about how he really
got the $30,000.
Which is?
He was walking down the street
and found a bag of money.
So there you go,
Miss Cynical.
Mystery solved.
Okay, okay. He's
a lying bastard,
and I've gotta
confront him!
Just get off
my back!
( rings )
Doctor's office.
( Jamaican accent ):
Oh, no, I sorry.
Margaret not here.
She had to go out of town.
So how is
Mrs. Recinos?
Stubbornly clinging to life.
Oh. You have some messages.
Um, Liz called.
Said she had
a very nice time last night.
Hm. What else?
Liz called again.
She wanted to know if you could
have lunch with her today,
because last night she had
such a very nice time.
I think there's been
a mistake here, Margaret.
This seems to be for you.
It's from your boss.
It says "mind your own
damn business."
Oh, please. We both know
that's not gonna happen.
So I guess Liz isn't taking
that job in Chicago?
She-- She said that?
No, I put it
all together.
Okay. Jake told me.
Great.
Damn it.
I just wanted to let her know
that I'd miss her.
I didn't want to make
some kind of commitment.
Well, obviously
she thinks you did.
Well, that's 'cause
she's a woman.
You guys hear
what you want to hear.
And before you say anything,
I don't want any more advice.
Listening to other people
is what got me in this mess
in the first place.
Okay-- Okay.
What should I do?
Well, if you don't know,
I'm certainly
not gonna tell you.
( rock guitar theme playing )
So anyway, I-- I couldn't
sleep, so I-- You know,
I turned on the TV, and
there they were, you know.
The white-haired Bible thumper
and his lovely wife.
I swear that woman
looks like a raisin
that fell into a vat
of cotton candy.
Anyway, after that,
I found myself just--
John. John, what--?
What are you doing?
You've been rambling
ever since we sat down.
Are you okay?
I-- You know, as a matter
of fact, I-- I-- I'm not.
Liz, I--
I've been thinking a lot
about...you, me, Chicago...
You know, I--
I just want to
speak from my heart.
As a career woman and
a medical professional, you--
You deserve--
As the gentleman requested,
Dom Pérignon.
Hm?
Dom Pérignon?
Whoa.
The next time somebody
tells me you're cheap,
they're gonna hear about this.
Well, uh...
Yeah, I guess it's
a special occasion, I guess.
Anyway, uh, where was I?
Oh, yeah, I want to, uh--
I-- Liz, I want to
speak from the heart.
You know, as a career-- What?
Oh, my God.
( piano playing softly )
There's a diamond ring
in here.
What? Oh, no, no--
E-excuse me, I-- I'm--
I'm so sorry.
There's been a mistake.
Please, forgive me.
That was awkward.
Boy, no kidding.
A-a-a-anyway, I-- I want
to get back to Chicago.
Um, I-- I want to speak
from the heart.
You know, as a career woman and
a medical professional, you--
You deserve and have
my utmost respect
and heartfelt
congratulations.
Are you okay?
No, I'm fi-- I'm fine.
Uh...anyway, sh--
Where was I?
Um, heartfelt...
Oh, yeah. Right, um,
my-- My-- My--
My feelings--
Wait a minute.
You're working
from notes?
I just wanted to
get it right.
You know-- You know,
the hell with it.
Let me-- Let me just say this.
You know, I-- I--
I care about you, Liz,
but I'm not ready
to make a commitment.
I-- I think you should
take the job in Chicago.
Oh, thank God.
What?
( exhales )
I already called Chicago
and accepted the job.
Oh, thank-- Oh, thank God!
Oh, that's--
After last night, I thought
you wanted me to turn it down,
and I-- This is such
a great opportunity.
I really want to go.
And I want you to go.
I mean, as long as, you know,
you're already going. I--
Yeah. I-- I mean,
I--
For a minute there I thought
you wanted me to marry you.
Oh. Hey.
I-- I don't want
to marry you.
And I don't want to
marry you either.
Liz, I'm so happy.
Me too.
You know, of all
my failed relationships,
this one has
failed the least?
Thank you.
I have to admit
that even though
we didn't really
have that much,
what we didn't have
was really special.
As a matter of fact, I've never
not had something with someone
that I haven't
enjoyed more.
Oh, you know what?
This is crazy.
It's not like we're gonna stop
seeing each other or anything.
Oh, no. No.
Sometimes these long-distant
things can work out.
Yeah. Yeah, absolutely.
It just takes a little effort.
Yeah, I mean, we could
see each other on weekends.
Exactly. And if weekends
don't work,
there are always vacations.
Right.
Quite right.
Yeah, vacations.
Yeah.
We're definitely gonna
keep seeing each other.
No, we're definitely gonna
see each other. Absolutely.
We will, won't we?
Yeah. Yeah.
I-- I-- I don't want to not have
what we never really had
in the first place, you know.
( both laugh )
Me neither.
You know something? We--
We should have some champagne
and celebrate here.
Really?
Yeah.
And I-- I don't mean
the cheap stuff either.
( laughs )
( upbeat blues theme playing )
( rock guitar theme playing )
Well, Margaret, you'll
be happy to know
that last night
I told Gil
that if he doesn't
have enough respect for me
to tell me the truth,
then I can't be with him.
Linda, that must have
been very difficult.
I'm proud of you.
I called him a big, fat liar
right to his face.
( laughs )
You should have heard him
begging me to
believe that load
about finding a bag
of money.
Please. A bag of money.
NEWSWOMAN ( on TV ):
--a bag of money
that apparently fell
from the back of
an armored truck.
And when 28-year-old
Gil Richards
turned the bag
in to police,
bank officials
rewarded his honesty
with a check
for $30,000.
And good news, ladies:
he's single.
Turning to spor--
( snaps TV off )
( snickers )
You know,
Margaret...
I think I just
might
take the rest
of the day off.
And I also think...
that you might be
just fine with that.
Right?
Sure sounds fine.
( chuckles )
I'm taking the rest
of the day off.
If you have a problem
with that,
talk to Margaret.
Why look a gift horse
in the mouth?
Hey, you guys.
Hey, John.
Okay, John. I have
been waiting all day.
I've been waiting for you
to say something.
What happened
with Liz last night?
Oh, uh-- Well,
it turns out she, uh--
She took the job
in Chicago.
And you're okay
with that, right?
Right.
Because that's what
you wanted, right--?
That's what
I wanted, yeah.
Okay.
I'll see you
at the office.
Okay.
Congratulations. That was
a close call, huh?
( chuckles )
Yeah. Too close.
Hm.
You okay, Becker?
Yeah, I'm fine, thanks.
( clears throat )
You just sound--
Reg, I'm fine.
Well, you want
something to eat?
No.
Oh, as a matter
of fact, yeah.
I think I'll
have a-- A burger.
Uh, you know, actually,
uh, just a bowl of soup.
You know what?
Uh, skip it.
Ahem. Coffee will be fine.
I'm sorry.
It's okay, Reg.
( clears throat )
I've had your coffee before.
( bluesy guitar theme playing )
( upbeat blues theme playing )
Are you sure you guys
don't want anything?
BOTH:
No.
These muffins are fresh
from this morning.
No, we're fine, really.
No, thanks.
Can I help you?
That's all right, Reg,
we got it.
You had a pizza
delivered here?
Well, you-- You don't
make pizza, Reg.
We wanted pizza.
This is a restaurant!
You can't just order
whatever you want!
This is
my business.
The business my father
founded back in...
Well, a lot of years ago.
Or maybe he bought it from
someone. But the point is
you can't order food
from other places.
It's insulting.
I mean, I'm trying to make
a living here.
You two are
killing me.
Excuse me. Reg?
Yeah?
Could you get us
a couple of waters?
Yeah.
Ooh! Screw the both
of you.
You know something, Jake?
Mm?
The food here's good.
The service stinks.
( bluesy theme playing )
( upbeat blues theme playing )
Well, well, well.
Look who decided to
drop by for a visit.
It's kind of early
for sarcasm, Margaret.
It's 10 o'clock.
It's not too early
for anything.
First of all, I shaved
five minutes off my usual time.
And second, did it ever occur
to you that I might
have a good excuse
for being late?
Do you?
No, I overslept.
But that's because I was out
really late with Gil.
Gil?
Gil "from prison" Gil?
For your information,
and FYI...
Gil is not
in prison anymore.
He was released
due to overcrowding.
And guess what?
Yesterday, when he was
leaving his parole office,
he stopped by the Thrifty Mart
to buy a lotto ticket,
and bam, he won $30,000.
Pretty neat, huh?
Linda, I don't mean to
rain on your parade,
but I want you to think
about a few things.
One: parole offices
are not open on Sunday.
Two: Thrifty Mart does not
sell lotto tickets.
And three: Gil was in jail
for petty theft and fraud.
Now, I'm not calling Gil
a liar, but Gil is a liar.
He is not a liar.
Jeez, you and that
polygraph technician.
Mrs. Recinos, I want you
to take this medication
and drink plenty
of clear liquids.
You'll be fine
in no time.
Clear liquids.
You mean like orange juice?
No. No,
clear liquids.
Milk?
Milk's not clear.
Oh, right.
So coffee?
Is coffee clear?
It starts out clear.
Yeah, Margaret. Mar--
Would you do me a favor
and take care
of Mrs. Recinos for me?
Oh, oh, I would
love to,
but I've got all these
hospital release duplicates
I have to duplicate
and release.
What?
I'm busy.
Oh, good, Linda?
Linda?
Whoa.
Her.
Oh, good, Liz,
uh, you're here.
Come on in. Excuse me
just for a second.
I have to consult
with Dr. Carson
about a very important
professional medical matter.
What?
Just-- Just-- You know,
office-- Office.
What about vodka?
I like vodka.
What was that
about?
Not important.
Hey, you know, I'm
really glad you're here.
I-- I-- I meant to apologize
for falling asleep last night.
Oh, it's--
When the name of the play's
Death of a Salesman,
you kind of know the ending
going in, don't you?
You know, this isn't
about the play.
Look, I can only stay a minute,
but I wanted to come over here
and share something with you.
I just got the most
amazing phone call.
What?
I am still in shock.
I just got offered a job at
Northwestern Memorial in Chicago
as head of Emergency Services.
You're kidding me.
No.
A friend of mine just took over
as chief of staff.
This is totally
out of the blue.
Well, that's fantastic!
I know. It-- It--
You know, I've got so much
to think about.
I mean, I've got to make
a decision in a couple of days.
Well, relax, relax. You'll--
You'll figure out what to do.
Yeah, yeah, you're right.
Yeah.
Well, you know, I've got
to go back to work,
but...we'll talk
later, okay?
Oh, yeah. Yeah.
Hey, congratulations.
You know, that's great.
Chicago. Wow.
( bluesy theme playing )
Hey, Reg.
Hey, Becker.
Do you want to
order anything?
Well, yeah, actually.
Knock yourself out.
Does that bagel shop
down the street still deliver?
Becker!
I'll have toast
and coffee, please.
Hey, Liz was here
looking for you.
Yeah, I know.
I know.
She found me.
Turns out she's--
She got offered
a great job in Chicago.
Wow.
Really?
What's she gonna do?
Is she taking it?
I-- I don't
know.
So how do you
feel about that?
I-- I don't know, you know?
It sounds like
a great opportunity.
So, what'd you
tell her?
I told her it sounds like
a great opportunity.
And?
And what?
Well-- And if
she goes,
aren't you gonna
miss her?
Well, yeah.
So you didn't actually say
you're gonna miss her?
Well, not out loud,
you know, in words.
Did you happen to
tell her that
she means more to you
than, say,
the fungus on
your shower curtain?
I think
she knows that.
God, Becker, you're
a doctor.
How can you be so smart
and so incredibly stupid
at the same time?
Well, the man
wears many hats.
Oh--!
Wait a minute
here.
You know, I was--
I was enthusiastic.
I was supportive.
I was everything a guy's
supposed to be.
Except sensitive,
open, caring--
You know, how the hell am I
supposed to know what to do?
Every time a guy
figures out the rules,
you women change 'em,
you know?
If we're-- You know,
if we're attentive,
all of a sudden
we're smothering.
If we need you,
we're co-dependent.
If we don't need you,
we're emotionally cut off.
You know, if we dare to ask you
what the rules are, you say,
"Well, if you don't know, I'm
certainly not gonna tell you."
God, Becker, you just
don't get it, do you?
I just said I don't
get it, Reg!
All I'm saying is if
you care about Liz at all,
you're gonna have
to do better
than being supportive
and enthusiastic.
Idiot.
Jake, do you have any idea
what just happened here?
Well, if you don't know, I'm
certainly not gonna tell you.
( bluesy theme playing )
So, Margaret, I told Gil
that you thought he was
a liar, and you know what?
You were dead wrong.
He really won $30,000
in the lottery?
No, he was lying
about that.
But only because he didn't think
I'd believe the real story.
Which is?
His rich uncle died
and left him the money.
Uh-huh.
What did he do,
kill him?
No, he didn't kill him.
His uncle was mauled
by a lion at the zoo.
Oh, yes. I heard
about that last night
on the made-up news
on my pretend TV.
Look, I have no reason
to doubt Gil's word,
just because
he's a thief
and he's lied to me
in the past.
And until he actually
does kill someone,
I happen to think he's
a pretty cool boyfriend.
Hey, Margaret.
Hm?
Yeah, I'm in the middle
of this situation
with, uh-- With Liz.
I really could use your advice.
Oh, John, I am just
touched that you would--
Hello?
I'd better take this
in my office.
( clears throat )
What?
Margaret, hi.
Um, I have a question
for you.
Uh, my pills have a little
sticker that says,
"Do not operate
heavy machinery."
Just how heavy does that
machinery have to be?
'Cause I really need
to do my wash.
Yes, doctor.
I'll be right there.
I never did get an answer
about the vodka.
( bluesy theme playing )
( knock at door )
Hey, come on in.
Hey.
Wow.
Yeah.
That was nice.
Can I, uh,
help you with that?
Sure. Thank you.
You want anything?
Do you have anything?
Well, I got beer
and an orange. Heh.
You can have beer
or a tropical beer.
I'll have a beer.
( closes fridge,
opens beer )
So, uh, whew. Chicago, huh?
Oh, I know.
Can you believe that?
I was so blown away.
Well, I don't blame you.
I mean, that's a huge deal.
You know, you, uh-- You rushed
out of the office so quickly,
I didn't get to
say much, but...
I want you to know
that if you do go away,
I'd-- I'd miss you.
Well, I'd miss
you too, John.
Thanks.
That's very sweet.
Oh, good.
Then you should also know
that it would make me sad
if you were to move away.
John, I'm touched.
Oh, great.
Great, great.
I love this side
of you.
Mm.
It's so unlike you.
Well, what can I say?
You know, it's just
how I feel.
Gosh, I was leaning toward
taking that job.
If you feel this way, maybe
there's a little more
for me to think about
than I realized.
( mellow bluesy theme playing )
( upbeat bluesy theme playing )
Reg?
Reg--? Where
the hell is she?
She's still out jogging.
What's up?
Well, I took her brilliant
advice and told Liz
that I'd miss her
if she moved to Chicago.
So after she passed out
and came to...
what did she say?
Well, she said that she didn't
know I felt that way,
and now maybe she'll
turn the job down.
Which was not my intention.
You know, I-- I don't want to be
responsible for her decision.
Then why'd you say
you'd miss her?
Uh, I was just trying to score
points by being sensitive.
You know, ask Reg.
She's the one who told me
to say all that crap.
You know, it sounds
to me like
you just made
a serious commitment.
Yeah, see-- Oh, man.
I was afraid of that.
No, wait--
Wait a second.
Maybe we're getting
ahead of ourselves here.
Follow me on this.
Isn't it just possible
that she'll turn the job down,
stay in New York
and not expect things
to change?
'Cause, see,
that's what I want.
I-- I like things
the way they are.
Well, let me ask you
a question, John.
Now, after she said
she might not take the job,
did everything
get all quiet?
It might have.
Mm-hm.
And then was there nuzzling?
I-- I don't remember.
What about sex?
Maybe.
( chuckles )
Oh, man, you are cooked.
Oh, jeez.
( laughing )
Hey, Becker.
You know something?
I'm doing a good enough job
screwing up my own life.
I don't need you to help me
by telling me that I--
I should be sad about something
that might not even happen
if I hadn't said I was sad,
and other sensitive crap
I should never have said
in the first place.
What?
I said...
Oh, Jake, fill
her in, will you?
So?
Becker's getting married.
( bluesy theme playing )
Hey, Margaret,
guess what?
Okay, I'll just
tell you.
Gil didn't have
a rich uncle who died.
No!
Yes.
He only made up thatstory
because he didn't think
I'd believe
the real story
about how he really
got the $30,000.
Which is?
He was walking down the street
and found a bag of money.
So there you go,
Miss Cynical.
Mystery solved.
Okay, okay. He's
a lying bastard,
and I've gotta
confront him!
Just get off
my back!
( rings )
Doctor's office.
( Jamaican accent ):
Oh, no, I sorry.
Margaret not here.
She had to go out of town.
So how is
Mrs. Recinos?
Stubbornly clinging to life.
Oh. You have some messages.
Um, Liz called.
Said she had
a very nice time last night.
Hm. What else?
Liz called again.
She wanted to know if you could
have lunch with her today,
because last night she had
such a very nice time.
I think there's been
a mistake here, Margaret.
This seems to be for you.
It's from your boss.
It says "mind your own
damn business."
Oh, please. We both know
that's not gonna happen.
So I guess Liz isn't taking
that job in Chicago?
She-- She said that?
No, I put it
all together.
Okay. Jake told me.
Great.
Damn it.
I just wanted to let her know
that I'd miss her.
I didn't want to make
some kind of commitment.
Well, obviously
she thinks you did.
Well, that's 'cause
she's a woman.
You guys hear
what you want to hear.
And before you say anything,
I don't want any more advice.
Listening to other people
is what got me in this mess
in the first place.
Okay-- Okay.
What should I do?
Well, if you don't know,
I'm certainly
not gonna tell you.
( rock guitar theme playing )
So anyway, I-- I couldn't
sleep, so I-- You know,
I turned on the TV, and
there they were, you know.
The white-haired Bible thumper
and his lovely wife.
I swear that woman
looks like a raisin
that fell into a vat
of cotton candy.
Anyway, after that,
I found myself just--
John. John, what--?
What are you doing?
You've been rambling
ever since we sat down.
Are you okay?
I-- You know, as a matter
of fact, I-- I-- I'm not.
Liz, I--
I've been thinking a lot
about...you, me, Chicago...
You know, I--
I just want to
speak from my heart.
As a career woman and
a medical professional, you--
You deserve--
As the gentleman requested,
Dom Pérignon.
Hm?
Dom Pérignon?
Whoa.
The next time somebody
tells me you're cheap,
they're gonna hear about this.
Well, uh...
Yeah, I guess it's
a special occasion, I guess.
Anyway, uh, where was I?
Oh, yeah, I want to, uh--
I-- Liz, I want to
speak from the heart.
You know, as a career-- What?
Oh, my God.
( piano playing softly )
There's a diamond ring
in here.
What? Oh, no, no--
E-excuse me, I-- I'm--
I'm so sorry.
There's been a mistake.
Please, forgive me.
That was awkward.
Boy, no kidding.
A-a-a-anyway, I-- I want
to get back to Chicago.
Um, I-- I want to speak
from the heart.
You know, as a career woman and
a medical professional, you--
You deserve and have
my utmost respect
and heartfelt
congratulations.
Are you okay?
No, I'm fi-- I'm fine.
Uh...anyway, sh--
Where was I?
Um, heartfelt...
Oh, yeah. Right, um,
my-- My-- My--
My feelings--
Wait a minute.
You're working
from notes?
I just wanted to
get it right.
You know-- You know,
the hell with it.
Let me-- Let me just say this.
You know, I-- I--
I care about you, Liz,
but I'm not ready
to make a commitment.
I-- I think you should
take the job in Chicago.
Oh, thank God.
What?
( exhales )
I already called Chicago
and accepted the job.
Oh, thank-- Oh, thank God!
Oh, that's--
After last night, I thought
you wanted me to turn it down,
and I-- This is such
a great opportunity.
I really want to go.
And I want you to go.
I mean, as long as, you know,
you're already going. I--
Yeah. I-- I mean,
I--
For a minute there I thought
you wanted me to marry you.
Oh. Hey.
I-- I don't want
to marry you.
And I don't want to
marry you either.
Liz, I'm so happy.
Me too.
You know, of all
my failed relationships,
this one has
failed the least?
Thank you.
I have to admit
that even though
we didn't really
have that much,
what we didn't have
was really special.
As a matter of fact, I've never
not had something with someone
that I haven't
enjoyed more.
Oh, you know what?
This is crazy.
It's not like we're gonna stop
seeing each other or anything.
Oh, no. No.
Sometimes these long-distant
things can work out.
Yeah. Yeah, absolutely.
It just takes a little effort.
Yeah, I mean, we could
see each other on weekends.
Exactly. And if weekends
don't work,
there are always vacations.
Right.
Quite right.
Yeah, vacations.
Yeah.
We're definitely gonna
keep seeing each other.
No, we're definitely gonna
see each other. Absolutely.
We will, won't we?
Yeah. Yeah.
I-- I-- I don't want to not have
what we never really had
in the first place, you know.
( both laugh )
Me neither.
You know something? We--
We should have some champagne
and celebrate here.
Really?
Yeah.
And I-- I don't mean
the cheap stuff either.
( laughs )
( upbeat blues theme playing )
( rock guitar theme playing )
Well, Margaret, you'll
be happy to know
that last night
I told Gil
that if he doesn't
have enough respect for me
to tell me the truth,
then I can't be with him.
Linda, that must have
been very difficult.
I'm proud of you.
I called him a big, fat liar
right to his face.
( laughs )
You should have heard him
begging me to
believe that load
about finding a bag
of money.
Please. A bag of money.
NEWSWOMAN ( on TV ):
--a bag of money
that apparently fell
from the back of
an armored truck.
And when 28-year-old
Gil Richards
turned the bag
in to police,
bank officials
rewarded his honesty
with a check
for $30,000.
And good news, ladies:
he's single.
Turning to spor--
( snaps TV off )
( snickers )
You know,
Margaret...
I think I just
might
take the rest
of the day off.
And I also think...
that you might be
just fine with that.
Right?
Sure sounds fine.
( chuckles )
I'm taking the rest
of the day off.
If you have a problem
with that,
talk to Margaret.
Why look a gift horse
in the mouth?
Hey, you guys.
Hey, John.
Okay, John. I have
been waiting all day.
I've been waiting for you
to say something.
What happened
with Liz last night?
Oh, uh-- Well,
it turns out she, uh--
She took the job
in Chicago.
And you're okay
with that, right?
Right.
Because that's what
you wanted, right--?
That's what
I wanted, yeah.
Okay.
I'll see you
at the office.
Okay.
Congratulations. That was
a close call, huh?
( chuckles )
Yeah. Too close.
Hm.
You okay, Becker?
Yeah, I'm fine, thanks.
( clears throat )
You just sound--
Reg, I'm fine.
Well, you want
something to eat?
No.
Oh, as a matter
of fact, yeah.
I think I'll
have a-- A burger.
Uh, you know, actually,
uh, just a bowl of soup.
You know what?
Uh, skip it.
Ahem. Coffee will be fine.
I'm sorry.
It's okay, Reg.
( clears throat )
I've had your coffee before.
( bluesy guitar theme playing )
( upbeat blues theme playing )