Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000): Season 7, Episode 14 - Jobbed - full transcript

Hey, club's closed.

It's all right.

Excuse me.

Can I help you with something?

Look, it's cool.

I'm looking for Valerie Malone.

Well, is she expecting you?

It's kind of a surprise.

Maybe we can do
a little better here.

Who are you?

Look, dude, okay, why
don't you just go back



to screwing in your
light bulb, all right?

I'm half owner of this club.

You can either tell me
what you're doing here

or you can get the hell out.

It's-it's up to you.

Tom?

Oh, wow. Look at you.

Oh, my gosh.

Hey, what're you doing here?

You just, you just show
up? I mean, no call?

Hi!

I didn't want to
ruin the surprise.

So how'd you know
I own this place?

I ran into your
mom, she told me.



Well, that's the first good thing
she's done for me in awhile.

Let me have another hug. Hi.

Um, this is David Silver.

He's a partner with me
in my club. So I heard.

This is Tom Miller. He's a
friend of mine from Buffalo.

Yeah, we, we met already.

So, you want to go
upstairs and see my office

and the rest of the club?

Okay.

Come on, David.

Thanks.

Coming right up.

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♪ ♪

♪ ♪

If you build it, they will come,

and that seems
to be the story here

as the 25th annual
C.U. Job Fair kicks off

with more employers
represented than ever before.

And more students anxious to
get a leg up on the real world.

I'm Tracy Gaylian,
for C.U. News.

And we're out.

You sure you don't need more?

No, no I don't need any more.

We'll cut in some student
reactions, it'll be great.

You're the boss.

Yes, that's right I am.

And flattery will
get you everywhere.

Yes, I've noticed.

All right, let's go find some
unlucky participants, huh?

There's Kelly.

Hey, Kel. Hi, guys.

Hey, you wanna go on
camera... A little job fair reaction?

Oh, no, actually

I was just window-shopping.

Assuming I graduate, I'm
gonna go for my Masters.

What about you?

Are you interviewing?

No. I'm happy
to still be a junior.

And I don't want
to jinx anything.

Like what?

Just a little something
I'm working on that's all.

Everyone's going to
find out when you get it.

Remind me never to tell
you another secret, okay?

Hi, hello, want to tell me now?

I applied for the Dryer
Fellowship for next year.

Really? A Dryer?

Yeah, you know there's,
there's the Rhodes

there's the Fulbright
and there's the Dryer.

I chose the Dryer,
because not only do you get

to pick your own school,
but the lucky winners

also receive a year's supply

of Jamoca Almond fudge.

He lies. It's a major honor.

A lot of world
leaders were Dryers.

They've had some bums, too.

Was he always so modest?

He's been preparing
for this for weeks.

Wow. Have you told Mark?

No, no. Too superstitious.

But you can tell everyone now.

Okay. Well, I'm gonna get going.

You know that I
wish you all the best.

Thanks.

I'm going to need it. Final
interview's are tomorrow.

They'll be lucky to have you.

That's just what I told him.

See you.

Yeah.

What's wrong with her?

I don't know, I don't
think she likes the fact

that I knew something
about you she didn't.

No, it's more than that.

Come on.

Hey.

Hey, Mark.

Hey, Kelly.

Look, I just ran into Brandon,

and he told me that he's
applied for the Dryer, too.

Yeah, I know. You know about it?

He told me you didn't.
I heard from my dad.

One of the board members
at Stanhope Broadcasting

is a Dryer man.

He let us know who from C.U.

was already up for it.

Are you gonna tell Brandon?

Why would I do that?

I don't know,

you just want to run
into him at the interview?

Hey, give me a break
here. He didn't tell me.

Well, I don't think he has

the inside information
that you do, Mark.

Well, Kelly, it's not my job
to keep a level playing field.

But he knows now, right?

No, I didn't say anything.

Well, I appreciate the loyalty.

Look, it's a competitive
situation, okay?

Yeah, okay.

Um, I just think
you should tell him.

It's only fair.

I'll think about it.

I'll see you later, okay?

♪ I got a big surprise for ya ♪

♪ I think you know
how I adore ya... ♪

Hi, sweetie. Good morning.

Oh.

Oh, that's great.

That's terrific.

I'll see you later.

Wait, Dad.

I thought we were
having breakfast.

Actually I needed to talk to you

about some future
careers for me.

I'm sorry, I'm really backed up.

Since Sheldon
retired to the 19th hole,

I've got every one of
his patients, Donna.

Well, I didn't ask you here
just to return the book for Mom.

I haven't seen you
since Christmas.

I'm eating here. Good.

Hey, Dr. Martin.

David, hi. Sit down.

No, thanks.

Are you heading
up to campus later?

No, no.

No classes today and
I'm staying as far away

from that job fair
as I can. Why's that?

The whole idea of getting a job

after school is over
makes me nauseous.

Uh-oh. That's an emergency code.

Nat, is there a phone
I could use quickly?

Sure, behind the counter.

Excuse me, Donna. Sure.

I thought he'd never leave.

I'm sorry. I just missed
seeing you at the club last night.

Well, I can't come to
the club every night.

I know.

So have you seen this
friend of Val's around here?

No. Who is it?

Some Buffalo reject.

Hey, what happened?

My receptionist called in sick.

How would you like
a job for the day?

Me? Would you like to work

for your old man?

I'd love to.

Hey. Hey.

What are you doing here?

I came to see you.

Well, you found me. Good.

You know I set up an
interview for you at the job fair.

I know. I know. 1:00.

I wouldn't miss it, Arnold.

You're looking at the new
and improved Steve Sanders.

Good. Because I think this is a really
great company for you to look at, okay?

Oh, you do, huh?

Mm-hmm. I researched
every company there,

and you and Tasco
Sportswear are a perfect fit.

Oh, yeah, you think
I've got the right stuff?

They're a pretty
amazing company.

Well, if they need an
amazing young sports trainee

for next September...
You're their man.

You've got good people skills,

you're athletic, you're...

Sexy?

Very sexy.

And very sweaty.

Yuck. You need a shower.

I know, that's the plan.

If I'm late, Clare's
gonna kill me.

Listen, don't tell her we're
meeting like this, okay?

Oh, man.

Hey!

Hey, guys.

Hey, Val. Hi, Val.

- So, how's the job fair going?
- Personally, I think

a Ferris wheel and a
couple of skee-ball lanes

would liven things up,

but that's just me.
What's the problem?

There's too many
graduates, too few good jobs.

Why'd you have to
go and tell her that?

Now she's not gonna

watch the news at
5:00. Of course she will.

She's a pal.

Damn straight.

Just glad to see you got

some friends your own age, Val.

Yeah, don't be a wise guy.

Listen, by the way, an old
friend of mine from Buffalo

is gonna be staying at
the house. Is that okay?

Yeah, sure. Who is she?

It's a he.

And I'll be making up the couch.

No problem.

Excuse me, I understand
you're Brandon Walsh?

Yes sir, I am. Well,
I'm Reed Harvey

from Tri-Group
Media, in Minneapolis.

I know your grandmother.

In fact my mom and
your grandmother

played gin rummy
together all the time.

No kidding? That's terrific.

Can I have three
minutes of your time?

What about?

Well, I want to talk to
you about opportunities

for you in Minnesota.

Yeah, sure.

I'll see you in one minute.

Boy, my mom is not gonna
believe I got to meet you.

Well, I see some people
are in high demand.

Yeah, well, I've
got connections.

I'm glad to see Brandon
in good spirits these days.

Things are good.

I'm glad to hear it.

So, who's your
blast from the past?

Tom Miller. He's very special.

He used to work with
my dad in construction.

Mm-hmm. How special?

Well, let's just say
he was my first.

First... boyfriend?

Well, that, too.

Hello.

Hey.

Hey, Val.

Just checking in.

Have you met Steve?

No, I just got cleaned up.

Nobody here just me.

I thought I'd head down
to the beach though.

What's going on?

Beautiful weather.

I can't believe you're
already taking it for granted.

You know, back home

they're shoveling sleet today.

Well, if you can wait
for an hour, I'll come by

after class and pick you
up. We can go together.

Listen, I don't want to
put you out or anything.

Just shut up and sit tight.

I'll be there as soon as I can.

All right. Oh, hey, listen,

later on I have a
little surprise for you.

More surprises? What's this one?

Don't worry about it.

Just have a good
day at class, okay?

Thanks.

Um, can you hold
on, Mrs. Coatsley?

Okay.

Hello, Dr. Martin's
office, can I help you?

This is John Ames. Hi, Mr. Ames.

I have this pain, Beverly. I see. No, this
isn't Beverly. This is Donna, Donna Martin.

You're working with
your father. Yes, yes I am.

An upset stomach?

Um, actually he's in
with a patient right now.

Do you want him
to call you back?

No. Okay, well, Mr. Ames,
if you do think it's gas,

you might want
to try a ginger ale.

Yeah, just let it go flat then
drink a nice tall glass of it.

My dad always recommends
it when I have a tummy ache.

I'll try it. Thanks. Okay,
sure, you're welcome.

Okay, bye-bye.

Donna... Oh, wait,
hold on, one second.

Mrs. Coatsley, I am so sorry.

Okay, well, do you want
me to talk to him about it?

Well, I know he'd be concerned.

No, no, you are not a bother.

Really? Well, which cat?

Donna!

Uh, I'm sorry. I have to go.

Okay, I'll tell him. Bye-bye.

Hey, Dad, did you
need something?

Uh, yeah.

Honey, I need you to just
take messages, all right?

Don't talk to the patients.

Really?

Especially Mrs. Coatsley.

She'll just talk your
ear off all day long.

Oh, sorry.

It's okay.

Hey, how's the footage looking?

Not bad. Good.

Oh, uh, Mark's looking for you.

All right. Is he in there?

Yes.

His father's company is
hosting a little soiree today

for the job fair professionals,
and we are invited.

It's nice to know
that we rate, huh?

Hey, man. MARK: Hey.

Thanks for the invitation.

Can you make it?
Yeah, absolutely.

Is your father gonna be there?

Uh, no. He's gonna be
lunching with Rupert in Sydney.

But there's people
you should meet. Okay.

Listen, Brandon,
um, Kelly tells me

that you really have
your heart set on a Dryer.

Yeah.

It's, uh, it's been a dream
of mine for a long time.

Hey,

if you can be any
help, I'd really...

I'm going for one, too.

You're kidding. I wish.

I wasn't planning to apply,

but my father kind of
insisted over the holidays.

He says it's my
best option, so...

So you've got an
interview tomorrow.

We all do.

There's 12 of us representing
the Western region.

And two scholarships.

What do you think the odds are

they'd take two people
from the same university?

Brandon, I don't
think they're gonna

take two from the same state.

Look, I'm sorry it's
got to be like this.

Like what?

Like...

May the best man win.

Yeah.

Good luck.

You, too.

Kel?

Hey, all set.

Wow, you look great.

Thank you.

So how did it go with Brandon?

Ah. Like you'd expect.

Stinks, but we're both big boys.

I did invite him and Tracy
to my dad's thing though.

I'm trying to help.

That is what friends do.

What's gonna satisfy you?

Do you want me to tell him

what interview
questions to expect?

You know the questions?

Of course not.

You know, I don't
get this though.

Who are you rooting for here?

I'm the underdog.

Do you really
believe that, Mark?

No.

Stay out of this, Kelly.

Don't make it any
harder than it is.

Fine.

Let's go.

So, last time I talked to you,

you were in Alaska
working on the pipeline.

Yeah, that was a good gig.

It was good money, too.

I was supervisor for awhile.

Really?

Yeah.

Then my temper
kind of did me in.

What do you mean?

I kind of got into it with
one of the engineers

who was pissing
me off all the time.

Oh, my gosh.

Yeah, well, I got canned.

So now I'm just
doing construction

whenever I can get the work.

I'm sorry.

I don't mean to bitch,

but it's getting boring
and the money sucks.

There's got to be something
else you could be doing.

Any suggestions you may have
would be greatly appreciated.

Well, I'll think about it.

So how about you?

You seem to be
doing pretty well here.

Yeah, I've been
doing pretty good.

Till now.

What, you know them?

Hi, Kelly, Mark.

Hello. How you doing?

Uh, this is Tom Miller, a
friend of mine who's visiting.

Hello.

Hi, I'm Kelly. Hi.

Mark Reese. How's it going?

All right.

Well, we were just
headed to a party.

Take care.

Bye.

See you later.

That guy's definitely a stiff.

She seems pretty nice though.

Well, there's one thing
you have to learn about L.A.

Hmm?

Appearances are very deceiving.

Okay.

Honey, how do I look?

Good. Dressed for success.

You exude confidence.

Great. Yet I know every job
involves a little butt kissing.

I don't remember
us going over that.

Well, I learned
that from my father.

Okay, this is it.

Do you have a resume?

Yes, I do.

Any last-minute hints?

Yeah, first impressions
are important, okay?

So just keep an open
mind, and take initiative.

Thanks, Clare. I'm
not gonna let you down.

Okay. Say hello

to your dad for
me, okay? All right.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Hi. I'm Steve Sanders.

Hi, Steve.

Conway Holland,
regional V.P. for marketing.

Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you, too.

Dayna Sawyer is waiting
for you, but, uh, I hope

we get a chance
to talk sometime.

Well, how about right now?
Well, we feel it's important

that applicants be
evaluated by personnel first.

You could tell me
where the gym is though.

I hear it's complicated.

Yeah, it's on the way to
the chancellor's house.

Let me to take
the initiative. Clare.

Yeah?

Could you show
Mr. Holland where the gym is?

It's on your way, right?

Sure.

She'd be happy to help you out.

Thanks, Steve. Sure.

Clare, Conway Holland. Hi.

How are you? Nice to meet you.

Hi.

Hi.

Come on in. I'm Steve Sanders.

I'm Dayna Sawyer.

It's nice to meet you, Dayna.

Nice to meet you, as well.

Usually, this is where I would

offer you a seat, but I believe

in first impressions,
so I'm going to ask you

a personal question.

Okay.

Do you smoke?

No, no, I don't smoke.

Do you mind if others do?

Think hard before
you answer that.

Okay, uh, no.

No, I don't mind.

Good.

Then maybe we can
get a coffee outside.

Great. I know exactly the place.

Lead on.

After you.

Dad, you shouldn't
eat standing up.

Oh, sweetie, I've
got a patient waiting.

Will you take
these prescriptions

down to Myrna in billing?

And then she'll fax them

to the pharmacies.

Okay, well, I can fax them.

Great. Thanks a lot.

Oh, Dad, there's one
here for Mrs. Coatsley.

So you talked to her?

Huh? Oh, yeah, I did, yeah.

Well, she thinks
you're mad at her.

Are you?

Huh? Donna,

you said you were gonna
fax the prescriptions.

Please, just go do it.

Okay.

Yeah, Dr. Martin.

Hey, it's David.

Is Donna there?

Hold on.

It's David.

I'll take these to Myrna.

It's okay.

Hey.

Hey, how's it going?

It's, uh, it's a nightmare.

Why? What's wrong?

Uh, I can't do
anything right here.

I don't... I got to go.

I'll see you later?

All right, but don't stress it.

Yeah, talk to my dad.

Bye.

I think with the experience I
learned at being a talent agent,

as well as being an
officer in my fraternity,

I've learned a lot about what
it takes to be a good salesman.

You've accomplished
a lot, Steve.

That's very impressive.

Thank you.

So I guess it's time
to go now, hmm?

You know, actually,

you're my last
official interview

for the afternoon.

So, if you'd like another coffee

or anything else, it's on me.

No, that's okay.

I'm fine, thanks.

So what do you want out of life?

I know Tasco's
motto is "Get yours."

I think that sums
me up pretty well.

I enjoy life, and I look forward
to meeting it's challenges

with eager anticipation.

And you're not afraid
to explore it with gusto?

Oh, no.

I think that comes with

having an open mind, don't you?

I do, too.

That's why I'm gonna be
perfectly honest with you.

Well, please do.

I'm a single woman
in town for the night.

That can make for
a very dull evening.

You know what I mean?

I'm not sure.

Steve, I think that you could
be a budding asset to Tasco.

But I wouldn't mind
getting to know you better.

And you want to go
out with me tonight?

Well, discreetly, of course.

You're blushing.

I'm shocked.

You don't find me attractive?

Oh, no, no.

I do, I do.

I find you very
attractive, but...

Good, because I
can't recommend you

unless I'm sure of your loyalty.

And then some.

And then some?

Well, you did say that you have

an open mind.

I did, didn't I?

And I have an open bedroom.

I hate seeing you in
such a funk over Mark.

I'm not just competing
against Mark, you know.

There are other
people involved, too.

Yeah, so why weren't
you so funky yesterday?

Okay, fine.

I'm quaking with uncertainty.

Are you happy now?

That's crazy.

You have better
grades than Mark,

and you've been
president of the school.

And Mark was born with
a silver spoon in his mouth.

I can only imagine the kind
of old boy connections he has.

You're exaggerating.

What you should do is go mingle.

No, what I should do
is go get us a cocktail.

Vodka soda, no fruit?

Yes.

Stay right here.

I'd like a white wine.

Right away.

Hey, Kel.

Hey. How you doing?
Good, good, thanks.

Vodka soda, no fruit.

You got it.

I should have known
you'd go for the Dryer.

Why's that?

I remember being in
Washington with you.

How you talked about all the
Dryer scholars working there.

Yeah.

I wish I'd have known.

I would have told
Mark you'd applied.

That wouldn't have stopped him.

Wouldn't have
stopped me, either, Kel.

Don't get in the middle of this.

That's the same
thing he said to me.

Hey, Brandon.

Come here for a minute.

What's up?

I want to introduce
you to Craig Ramming.

He's on the board of Stanhope.

And he's also practically

my godfather.

It's nice to meet
you, Mr. Ramming.

Yeah, nice to meet you.

Mark's been telling me all
about you. All good I hope.

Oh, yeah.

Listen, I got to go, guys.
So, uh, I look forward

to seeing you tomorrow,
Brandon. Yes, sir.

Okay, take care.

See ya, Craig.

How am I gonna see him tomorrow?

Well, he's on the Dryer
selection committee.

Ah.

He's gonna be there
at the interviews.

Well, thanks for
the introduction.

I'm just trying to keep a
level playing field, man.

Right.

Let's go get a drink.

Yeah.

Almost there, honey.

All right, Dad.

Dad, I'm really
sorry about today.

I guess I didn't do
such a good job.

In fact,

I don't know if I'm capable

of doing a good job anywhere.

Oh, come on.

You know, I'm the one
who should really apologize.

It was unfair of me
to ask you to fill in.

No, I, I wanted to help.

It's just when I think
about it, you know,

you were busy, and I
just, I just made it harder.

No, no, the only
mistake you made was

in talking to Mrs. Coatsley.

You cannot let that
woman go on like that.

She will make you
crazy with her cat travails!

Well, she really does
think you're mad at her.

About the fact that, that
she's allergic to cats?

No, 'cause she
smokes cigarettes.

What are you talking about?

She hasn't smoked
cigarettes in ten years.

She started again.

She told you that?

Yeah, and she said she told you.

That's why she thinks

you're mad at her.

Oh, my God.

Get her on the phone, Donna.

Get her on the phone quickly.

Dad, what's going on?

She's got arrhythmia.

If she's smoking and takes

the beta blockers
that I prescribed,

she could go into arrest.

She could die.

Okay, it's ringing.

Natwick Pharmacy.

This is Dr. Martin.

I need to speak to the
pharmacist. It is urgent.

Anything?

No, it's still ringing.

Yeah, this is the pharmacy.
Yes, uh, the Coatsley scrip,

Yes? Has it gone out?

It went out two hours ago.

Two hours ago.

Oh, my...

Hello? Thank you.

Dad, maybe she's
out with the cats.

She said she told me?

I don't think she told me.

My God, maybe I didn't hear her.

Oh, dear God, maybe I didn't...

Hello.

Mrs. Coatsley?

Yes? Hi, this is Donna Martin.

Did you take the medicine yet?

Oh, no, dear...

No. Okay, don't
take it, don't take it.

Dad, she didn't
take the medicine.

Wait, what...? Okay, hang
on, the doctor will explain.

Thank you.

Yes, Mrs., Mrs. Coatsley.

Yes, no, everything's fine.

Everything is
really, really fine.

Thanks for everything.

Good night.

Why don't you guys
take a walk with us?

See, see? He's trying
to keep me up late

so I blow my interview tomorrow.

No, I'm not. But
we need to talk.

Come on. It's a beautiful night.

I wouldn't mind taking a stroll.

Me neither. Let's go.

All right, looks
like we're strolling.

Listen, Mark,

I'm not asking for any tips,

I'm not looking for
any more introductions,

I just want you to know

that if you get this
thing and I don't,

that my life's not gonna end,
you know what I'm saying?

Yeah. Well, it'll all be
over tomorrow, so...

They tell you right there?

Yeah, after the interviews,

we're all brought
into a room together

and two names are announced.

How subtle.

But I was wrong.

Both Dryer candidates
could come from C.U.

I thought you said that there...

Ramming said there's a chance.

But nothing could
make me happier

than if we both got it.

I feel the same way.

It'll all come down to
wowing the interview panel.

That's why I'm going home

to get a good night's
sleep, my friend.

Well, just know this:

Ramming likes to ask
deserted-island-type questions.

As in if you were stranded
on a deserted island,

what would you bring?

Something like that.

Thanks for the tip.

You're welcome.

Well, I'm glad we
got a chance to talk.

I don't always feel
comfortable around you,

being Brandon's ex and all.

Well, in this group,
there are a lot of exes.

We try not to let
that get in our way.

But the important thing is

we all still care
about each other.

That I've noticed.

I'm just happy Brandon's happy.

That's the way he feels
about you and Mark.

He's really glad
it's working out.

Hey, everything okay?

Hey, guys. Everything's cool.

Good.

Let's go.

You're still pretty tense.

It's gonna take awhile.

David, he was devastated.
He thought he'd killed her.

Yeah, well, he was pretty lucky

you were so
talkative on the phone.

He knows, believe me.

I just wish he'd learn from it.

What do you mean? Well,
before he dropped me off,

I told him he should think
about changing his schedule.

You know, he's so stressed out

with all the long hours.

Well, that was smart.

He didn't think so.
He says he's fine.

Oh, right there,

that's the spot.

Ah...

it is, is it?

Mm-hmm.

Well, thanks, Steve. He's only
gonna be here for a couple of nights.

Yeah, it's fine. Stay
as long as you'd like.

You know, when Valerie told me

both her roommates were
guys, I was wondering.

I guess you guys really
are like family, huh?

Yeah.

Steve, what's the matter?

Mm, I gotta go talk to Clare.

So, how'd it go?

It didn't.

Oh, no. You messed up? No,

it went great. Too great.

So good, in fact,
she wants my body.

Please, be serious.

I am. When I told
her I wasn't up

for any moonlighting, she said
she wouldn't recommend me.

Let me guess. She looked
just like Demi Moore, right?

Clare, you know what?
This is degrading enough

without you giving
it to me, okay?

You know what?
You're sick, okay?

Just tell me what
really happened?

I told you what
happened. Why would I lie?

Because you're ashamed to
tell me you blew the interview?

I didn't blow anything.

I completely

buttered up that
Tasco V.P. for you.

Clare... He was so thankful

that I brought him to the gym,

he even gave me his
home phone number

so I could call him if
there's any kind of problem.

Clare... You know
what the problem is?

You, you're the problem.

You know what? You're
not listening to me.

No, I'm not listening to you!

Admit it, okay?

You screwed up again as usual.

You know what? She said
she's gonna be back at the job fair

tomorrow morning in
case I change my mind.

Well, maybe I should

just to shut you up.

Steve...

Thank you for a lovely evening.

Better than it started, huh?

Hmm. Yeah, I guess I
was a little testy earlier.

It's just... Awkward?

Yeah.

But Brandon and I talked

and if this doesn't
work out for him,

he's got other options, so...

But you could both
be chosen right?

Oh, yeah, there's a slim chance.

Slim?

You made Brandon
think it was a possibility.

Why are you splitting hairs?

I was trying to give
him some hope.

Would you listen
to yourself, Mark?

Your arrogance is disgusting.

Let me explain
something to you, Kelly.

I've been groomed
for this my whole life.

It's expected of me.

There's pressures on me
that Brandon will never know.

And if he doesn't get
this, his life will go on.

If I don't, there's hell to pay.

So please factor that in

before you damn me as arrogant.

I'm sorry I said that.

Apology accepted.

Well, good night.

Good luck.

Thanks.

So you like it?

Oh, especially because
I don't have to listen

to the inane conversation
we must have been having.

Yeah, I put some
music in a long time ago.

God, I haven't
seen this in years.

I can understand why.

I thought you'd
get a kick out of it,

so I brought it along.

I can't believe

how ridiculous my
hair looked back then.

You want embarrassment?
Look at my tuxedo.

Geez. No, you always
looked handsome.

Yeah, well...

You know, that's what
I liked about you, Tom.

You're always so down to earth.

I guess that's what
happens when you're raised

on chicken wings and beer, hmm?

Yeah.

We had some good
times, though, didn't we?

The best.

Remember tubing the Niagara?

Not like I remember you
skinny-dipping at night.

I wish I had that on tape.

And if you did, I
would've had to kill ya.

You know, I missed you, Valerie.

How come you haven't
come by sooner?

♪ Well, it's about time
to make up your mind ♪

I don't know.

After you broke up
with me, I just figured...

I wasn't good enough
for you or something.

My, God...

there's my father.

I forgot he was on the tape.

Daddy!

Are you gonna be all right, hmm?

Listen, Tom...

you're the only one who
knows the truth about him.

I know.

Look, I'm not gonna
tell anybody, I promise.

Brandon, please sit down.

Let's begin with

the somewhat unusual
topic of your personal essay.

You chose "The 1987

Minnesota Twins."

Defend your choice.

I chose the 1987 Twins
because I wanted the committee

to understand
me a little better.

Growing up in Minneapolis,

they were my dream
team, my role model.

They were a blueprint of how
to achieve impossible goals.

They were the worst team
ever to win a World Series,

but they taught every
kid in Minneapolis

that adversity
could be overcome.

They beat the Cardinals in seven
games to become World Champions

because every player on that
team had heart and courage.

For every All
Star Kirby Puckett,

there was an unknown

Steve Lombardozzi who
came up with a big hit.

For one brief, shining moment,

the Minnesota Twins were
synonymous with perfection.

They were a
perfect social system

whose sum was truly
greater than its parts.

And whose impact
is still evident.

Because if Surfer Dan Gladden
hadn't hit that grand slam

in the pivotal fourth game,
I might not be here today.

Very good.

Mr. Ramming, you're on.

Thank you. Thank you.

How are you doing, Brandon?

Good.

A lot better now that I've
got a question under my belt,

thank you, sir.

Good, good.

All right let's change
directions, shall we?

Uh, you're familiar
with the Bible?

Like if I was stranded
on a deserted island,

would I bring the Bible?

No, like compare and contrast
John Calvin and Ezekiel.

Hi. Back again?

Yeah. I've been
giving it some thought.

Well, I'm really sorry, but
I'm wall-to-wall meetings.

You know what? I
met up with your 10:00.

I told him you were
running a half hour late.

This better be good.

Oh, it is.

You know I've reserved a
table over at the Condor's Nest.

What do you say
we do coffee again?

Start over?

Lead on.

Knock, knock.

For those who have slept in,
a second pot of coffee is on.

Oh, thank you.

Hey, have you heard
anything from Mark?

No.

It's torture.

Although I'm beginning
to think that not knowing

will be better than knowing.

Why's that? Because one of them

is going to end up being hurt.

I'm starting to hope that

if both of them can't get it,
then neither of them gets it.

Anything else and reality is
going to rear its ugly head,

and nothing is
going to be the same.

Really?

I'll get you some coffee.

Thank you.

Hello.

Good morning.

Did I wake you?

No, no, I was just getting up.

Are you at the office?

No, I'm at the country club.

I have a tennis match
in about 15 minutes.

I want to tell you that I
talked to my partners last night

and I told them I am
cutting back on my hours.

You did?

Well, what can I say?
Daughter knows best.

And I think your mother's
pretty happy about it, too.

Oh, Dad, that is so great.

And I've been thinking.

You shouldn't worry so much

about what you're
going to do after college.

Whatever employer is
lucky enough to get you

is getting a proven
lifesaver. Daddy.

I've got to go.

I love you. I'll
talk to you later.

Okay, have a good game. Bye.

So you've seen the
error of your ways?

Oh, yes, I have.

And I'm willing to go
that extra mile now.

That's an excellent
attitude adjustment.

That's exactly what it takes
to be part of the Tasco team.

Well, great.

I hope you don't have to
rush out of town too soon?

I was, but plans change.

My boss should have
headed to Seattle already,

so if there's a final evaluation
needed, I'd have to stay.

Oh, yeah, you'd have to stay.

So, where do you propose
we do this final test?

My hotel room.

Although I warn you...

it might be an oral.

You know... You know,

if you want to
have some real fun,

I know another couple.

Don't get smarter
than the teacher.

I'm strictly one-on-one.

That's too bad.

They were looking
forward to meeting you.

Conway,

what are you doing here?

Getting an earful
of your approach.

Steve, I apologize.

This is not the way

Tasco does business.

We're a good company.

I hope you'll keep

an open mind about us.
Yeah, I'll think about it.

Ms. Sawyer, we need to talk.

Well, looks like she's due
for an attitude adjustment.

You must be happy.

Not really.

You know what upsets
me the most, Clare?

The fact that you
didn't believe me.

You're right. I was foolish.

I forgot one critical detail.

What's that?

How irresistible you are.

How much longer
can it possibly be?

I mean the last interview
was a half an hour ago.

I don't know. I'm just
trying to stay mellow.

You know, I never thought
about the gender factor before.

There's no way that they'd
ever pick two guys, is there?

Will you stop handicapping

and just give yourself
over to the hands of fate?

Que sera, bud.

It's all part of
some master plan.

Before we announce the names

of our two

newest fellows, I want to say

that everyone here has shown

incredible promise.

Now I'm proud to announce

the names of our two winners.

From Oregon...

Marjorie Kesler.

And from California...

Brandon Walsh.

What?!

Brandon, terrific interview.

You won everyone over.

Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you very much.

Mark, I'm, I'm sorry, man.

Que sera to you, too, bud.

Ta-da. Ta-da.

Ah.

Thank you, Nat.

This is very nice.

It's not my birthday

and last time I checked
my name wasn't Bobby.

Yeah, but that's the only
cake I have. Go with it.

Congratulations, Dryer-Man!

Thank you. Make a wish.

I wish for world peace.

Well put.

All right.

Kel, where's Mark?

I don't know.

I'm going to go check his house.

See you, guys.

Bye. Bye.

Listen, David, I
wanted to talk to you

about having Tom
manage the club.

I don't think that's
such a good idea.

I'll pay him out of
my own salary, okay?

Well, I thought I'd find you
here at Brandon's victory party.

Yeah, I'm here. I was
hoping you would be, too.

I've been worried about
you. Where have you been?

I've been driving up
and down the coast

since I blew my interview.

Look, Mark, I'm really sorry.

I tried calling your car phone

and I called you at the studio,

left messages for
you everywhere.

Where have you been?
Why didn't you call me back?

I lost, Kelly.

Thanks a lot.

You're blaming me?

Yeah, you got me so
damned concerned for Brandon

that I didn't even
watch out for myself.

Are you happy now?

You know, you really
screwed me over.

Which is kind of funny
considering that fact

that we never even... Don't
even start with me, Mark.

Or maybe you're
ready to give it up now.

Come on, make love
to me. I really need it.

Get off me. What're you, drunk?

I knew you wouldn't.

You know, there's really
something to be said

about taking your
time with a relationship.

You get to see
people's true colors.

That's for sure.

You betrayed me.

No, you lost the scholarship

because you didn't
think you could lose it.

You lost because you were
so sure you were entitled to it

you didn't even prepare.

Well, I'm not the only
one that's going to lose.

You're going to lose
me unless you shape up.

Excuse me, what did you say?

You're the kind of
girl I could marry,

but you're blowing it, baby.

You could be a Reese.

Do you have any idea
what kind of an inheritance

I'm in line for? Mark...

Don't call me

to say you're sorry unless
you're ready to seal the deal.

Don't call my car phone,
my house, my studio.

Don't call!

Okay.

You know, if you're

in such a hurry to
become a millionaire,

I've got a little tip for you.

Fire away.

Every time the phone rings,

bet someone it's not me.

You'll be right every time.

What is that supposed to mean?

You're a smart boy,
Mark. Figure it out.