Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000): Season 7, Episode 4 - Disappearing Act - full transcript
Brandon and Mark find the perfect newscaster, a student named Tracy Gaylian, for the campus TV station, but she panics and gets drunk prior to her debut. Meanwhile, an accident with Jimmy gives Kelly a big scare about having AIDS. Mel withdraws David's financial support after learning from Donna that he's dropped out of college to concentrate on his film making career. Also, Valerie continues her secret affair with Kenny, who must find the time to be with her.
So, when's your friend
performing again?
The day after tomorrow.
You guys are gonna
be blown away.
Jimmy's magic is so amazing.
l watch his tricks
over and over,
and l can't figure them out.
l can't figure out how he
has the energy to do it.
clare, he's dying.
He's not dead.
Steve, are you gonna go?
Yeah, l'll come,
as long as l don't have
to swap any body fluids
with him.
l don't know
what you see in him.
lt's not what l see.
lt's what l choose to ignore.
When l go,
l want it to be quick.
Heart attack, orgasm.
-crib death.
-l'm just saying
l don't want
to take forever to die.
lt's depressing.
You know Steve--
always about him.
Well, l really need
your support on this, okay?
l promise the show
will not be depressing.
Kelly, it will be depressing.
Don't worry.
lf l have to shoot
him, he'll be there.
At least, then, he
won't have to worry
about catching anything.
Thanks.
Here we go.
Fried egg sandwich.
-oatmeal with bananas.
-Thanks, Nat.
Five by seven
of the new kid in town.
This kid is gorgeous.
His belly button
fell off last week.
Week ahead of schedule.
David, you know
l'm proud of the work
that you did,
but college is important.
Not to me.
Well, to me, it is.
ls that understood?
And another thing.
l don't know why you need
to go and leave the dorm.
How do you expect to
afford this new place?
Look, Dad, l told you--
l'm moving into the house
because l thought l was gonna
be getting another video deal.
My point exactly.
Look, l'm good, all right?
l'm one of the best.
l don't care what MZA thinks.
Have you thought about why they
didn't renew your contract?
Yeah, l have.
l don't think it
has anything to do with me.
Hey, David.
Hi, Mel.
Hi, Donna.
What's going on?
David was just telling
me about school.
He was?
Mm-hmm.
college graduation to look
forward to this year.
Next stop: the real world.
Yeah.
Look, l better get going.
l don't want
to be late for class.
-Thanks.
-Yep.
Excuse me.
You told him you
were in school?
lt's really none
of your business.
David, l think your father
has a right
to know that you
dropped out of school.
Yeah, and l think l have
the right to live my own life.
Later.
David, there's still time
for you to register.
l'll think about it, okay?
Well, l hope so 'cause school
is really important.
Don't give me that.
There's just one more year.
Besides, maybe it's just not
the right time
for your career right now.
Yeah, well, maybe my biggest
problem was carrying you.
lf l'd have been on my
own, l would have already
moved on to the
next project by now.
Well, you're gonna get a chance
to prove that, aren't you?
Still on summer standard time?
Well, break out the java,
because as of today,
mornings don't start at noon,
and weekends are actually
limited to the ends of week.
That's right, kids.
Back by popular demand,
it's the school year.
Freshman orientation...
senior orientation...
disorientation.
Hey, it is called
higher education,
so crack the books,
whip out the Frisbees
and start the countdown
to midterms.
And if it's all flying by
too quickly, relax.
This year, you can
replay each day at 5:00
right here on your
very own news network,
cUTV.
Perfect.
Now all we got to do
is find someone to read it
on the air.
Well, what we need
is someone smart,
sophisticated, nice-looking
and believable.
That's what l like
about newspapers.
No one has
to read them to you.
Yeah, well, no one
reads them anymore.
When we go up,
we're gonna have
-75,000 people watching.
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
l know, we're gonna be on cable.
-You told me 50 times.
-You want to reach the boobs,
-you got to be on the tube.
-lt's nice to know
you're not gonna talk down
to our audience.
That's what anchors are for.
-Audition tapes?
-That's right.
Somewhere in there
is the next Diane Sawyer,
and l don't think we
should hire off just looks.
Not bad ones, anyway.
-He is so beautiful.
-Yeah.
So, what do you think,
about six-foot-three?
Yeah, just like you, Nat.
-oh, l gotta go, l gotta go.
-okay, bye.
Thinking about Michael?
Yeah.
The first year of his life
was the best year of mine.
So, we were
talking about bids for
the renovation, yes?
Yes.
l have three.
Low, middle
and not in this lifetime.
What's next?
Well, l will take
a look at these,
make some calls,
find out who's legit
and who's blowing smoke.
Great.
Well, l got to go to class.
l'll call you later.
okay.
Listen.
What you're doing,
helping me out,
l... l just want to say...
There's no need to thank me,
though it is nice to be
appreciated for a change.
ls it that bad with Diane?
Not that l care what
she thinks of me.
lt's just that her
opinion could influence
a judge's decision on
custody for Michael.
Well...
if it's any consolation...
l think you're terrific.
You know l've fallen for you.
You make it sound like a curse.
lsn't it?
Look, l'd never ask you
to choose between me
and your family.
Whatever happens between us,
it happens with no
strings attached, okay?
Scientists predict
a comet is on course to collide
with Earth some time in the next
130 million years,
ending all life as we know it.
Too upbeat?
Not if you're totally psychotic.
Picky, picky.
Scientists predict
a comet is on course
to collide with Earth
some time in the next 130...
You know,
this is a waste of time.
What are you talking about?
Well, this is all junk.
lt's terrible.
We're never gonna
find an anchor.
We're a bearded lady away
from the big top here.
So, what are we gonna do?
l don't know.
l guess we're just gonna have
to push back our start date.
oh, there's got to be someone.
Well, l'm sure there is, but
not by the day after tomorrow.
Excuse me.
l heard you guys
were auditioning anchors?
Yeah, that's right.
l'm-l'm Mark Reese.
l'm the program director.
Brandon, Walsh, news director.
Tracy Gaylian, greenhorn.
So, do you have a tape?
Nope.
-You ever been on TV before?
-Nope.
She meets the first
two of our requirements.
But you've been in front
of a camera before, right?
Uh, my mom's Polaroid.
Works for me.
Right this way.
Practice tonight,
we'll audition tomorrow.
oh, who is that?
My Aunt Helen.
We went for a carnival
cruise on her 80th birthday.
l think not seeing
Kathy Lee killed her.
oh, puce becomes you.
Very nice.
Gordon always said l was the
master of selective flamboyance.
Which one's Gordon?
He has a kind face.
Like an open invitation.
Well, if it isn't
the angel of mercy herself.
Would you drop it?
Why don't you join us
for dinner?
Thanks, but l don't want
to be pitied.
Sorry.
Don't be.
l better start dinner.
What can l do to help you?
could you get me a knife?
Sure.
No, no, no, not from there.
-From the block.
-oh.
Here you go.
Thank you.
How about l do the lettuce?
Great.
Well, l've shown you
my pictures.
Now can l see yours?
Yeah, l can bring some
next time l come.
Thanks. Right now, though,
l'll settle for the ones
you have on you.
l don't carry any with me.
Why not?
Well, l don't know. l...
l guess anybody l care about,
l see pretty much
every other day.
So, it's not like l'm going
to forget what they look like.
They're mementos.
Your heart. Keepsakes.
Preserve your memories.
Trust me on this.
l guess l never really
gave it so much serious thought.
You know, when l used
to get pictures back,
l'd never even take them out
of the envelopes.
Now l can't wait to see 'em.
When you can't look forward,
looking back gets
real attractive.
ow! oh, God!
Way to go, Jimmy!
That was really smart.
Here's a towel.
Hold it up.
-Hold it up.
-Right.
There you go.
Are you okay?
Yeah. Thanks.
You should... You
should wash that off.
Yeah.
Do you have any cuts
on your hands?
No. No.
Any rashes or anything?
A ripped cuticle?
No, no.
Good.
All this blood, it's infected.
Yes.
l'm sorry.
But...
Kelly, you can't,
you can't get AlDS this way.
l mean, it's one in a million.
lt's one in a billion.
on this, l know.
Yeah.
l'm sure you're right.
There you go.
You're going to be fine.
okay, thanks.
l cannot believe l'm doing this.
Maybe it's destiny.
or maybe lunacy.
Look, Tracy, we're gonna put you
on tape for this, okay?
But don't worry,
it's just an audition.
-So relax and...
-Just look
into the camera
with the red light on it
and act natural.
But they both have red lights.
okay, look at the camera
where the red light
is actually on.
Right.
l knew that.
l'm sure if Mr. Broder
just checks out my reel, he...
No, l-- believe me,
l understand he's busy.
Yes, hello,
this is, uh, Marty Davis.
l-l represent,
uh, David Silver
of David Silver Productions.
okay, thank you.
Thank you very much.
l'm Tracy Gaylian.
For all of us at cUTV,
have a great night.
You said you wanted
''spontaneity.''
l didn't say l wanted
to spontaneously combust.
Hey, Trace, you were great.
Really?
Yeah, for a log.
Hey, uh, Trace,
have you got the uh,
the copy that we're gonna lead
off with tomorrow?
l kind of want to run that
through, uh,
with the copy and the video
as well, all right?
okay.
Uh, Paula.
l'm on it.
Earth to camera Two.
We want the home folks to see
what Tracy is saying.
Last l checked,
she didn't talk with her legs.
l don't know,
they sure speak to me.
ln three,
two...
Good evening.
This is the california
University News.
-l'm Tracy Gaylian.
-Ready to roll tape.
Still on summer standard time?
Well, break out the java,
because as of today,
mornings don't start at noon,
and weekends
are actually limited
to the end of the week.
Roll tape and key VTR-two.
...senior orientation.
Disorientation.
Hey, it is called
''higher education.''
What the hell is this?
oops.
-Wrong source.
-Go to VTR-one.
lt's too late.
lt's already in the sound byte.
You know, when summer ends,
we all feel a little
liked caged animals, don't we?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait, wait.
So crack the books,
whip out the Frisbees,
start the countdown to midterms.
Whoa, she's good.
Told you so.
But we never had a doubt,
did we?
No, not me.
...very own news network...
Don't worry, Mel.
oh, we'll find it.
lt's got to be
around here somewhere.
okay, bye.
When you were
babysitting Erin,
she left her favorite
coloring book.
Major meltdown, any sign of it?
No, l haven't seen it.
Donna, did you know
that one out of every
four people newly
infected with HlV
is under the age of 22?
No, l didn't.
lt's become
the number one cause of death
among 25- to 44-year-olds.
Most of them were infected
when they were our age.
Are you okay?
Yeah, l'm fine.
Hello.
Hello, it's Jimmy.
ls Kelly there?
Sure, hold on a second.
lt's Jimmy.
Um, l'll take it in my room.
-okay?
-okay.
Hello.
l feel awful.
Don't.
l'm fine.
lf you want to see my doctor
to get tested,
he says that's no problem.
Jimmy, would you just
forget about it?
l'm okay.
-Yes, go rehearse.
-You're sure?
l can't.
l've drawn a complete blank,
forgotten everything
to the stage fright.
Well, it's good to be
a little nervous.
lt'll give you
the competitive edge.
Well, you're coming by
later, right?
Maybe l can go over my act
with you.
Actually, um, l don't know
if l'm gonna be able
to make it this afternoon.
oh.
School stuff.
Well, tomorrow then,
before the show?
Yeah, l'll try, but, um,
it's the beginning of the year,
you know.
l don't want to fall behind.
Sure.
Listen, so-someone else needs
to use the phone.
l, l'd better go.
l'll call you.
Jimmy, l'll be there
every other day like always.
Whatever.
l-l know you're busy.
25o/o less for the same work?
Low ballers are
a beautiful thing, huh?
This calls for a celebration.
Where should we go to dinner?
oh, dinner, l can't.
Kenny, you promised.
l know, l'm sorry.
l'll make it up to you,
l promise.
But you're canceling.
lt's a parents' night
at Michael's school.
Diane just told me
about it this afternoon.
Listen, you've got to tell me
before we go any further.
Are you really getting
a divorce?
Yes.
Because if you're not,
if you can't do it...
Val, Val, Val,
it's going to happen.
Honey, it's going to happen.
Believe me.
You know, they say women find
married men very attractive.
They're safe and secure
and... committed.
Any truth to the rumor?
Way too much.
l have to look out for Michael's
best interests, you know?
l know.
l just wish you would look out
for mine sometimes.
lsn't that what l've been doing?
Hmm?
Yeah, l know, l'm sorry.
l thought you said
you weren't going to come
between me and my family.
l'm not.
You just can't use them
to come between you and me.
Found it under Kelly's bed.
oh, thank God.
Erin was having a fit,
and naturally it
was Daddy's fault.
oh.
Well, l got to get to campus,
so l'll, l'll walk out with you.
You know, Donna,
l never got a chance to tell you
how much l loved the work
you and David did together.
Thanks.
You guys are really talented.
David's the talent.
l was, um,
just along for the ride.
But l'm sure he told you that.
l'm sorry you two had
a falling out.
Yeah.
Sometimes l think David
sets his sights too high.
Well, at least
he's back in school.
That's where he belongs.
He's not in school, Mel.
What do you mean?
He lied to you
'cause he doesn't think
that you'll understand.
And the truth is
he's dropped out?
He's trying to
find another job.
l'm pretty sure that l
was right to tell you.
Yeah, of course.
Listen, thanks for the book.
Yeah.
Welcome to Sportscenter.
Alongside my tag team
partner Brandon Walsh,
l am merely Steve Sanders.
Steve, l told you l'm not
hiring a sports reporter.
oh, come on,
you're making a huge mistake.
Jefferson, Lincoln, Patrick--
three of the most admired men
in this country.
-Patrick?
-Dan Patrick, ESPN anchor.
Release, rotation, splash!
You can't stop him, you can
only hope to contain him.
Steve, l'm sure you'd be epic,
and if we ever start a sports
report, l'll let you know,
but right now l'm just
focusing on the news.
come on.
The news, huh?
l'll bet you're focusing
on that news anchorwoman.
l'm not getting
into this with you.
Well, why not?
Because it's none
of your business, see?
Hi, guys.
Hey, Val.
Hey, Val, Val, don't you want
to stop and smell the roses?
Nice cliche.
l thought so.
So, who are the flowers from?
-Yeah.
-A secret admirer?
Secret from you guys.
ooh...
You can't stop her.
You can only hope
to contain her.
Hey.
lt's after midnight.
Uh, sorry, can't sleep.
What's wrong, Kel?
Nothing.
Do you want me to make you
some chamomile tea or something?
No, l'm fine.
Go back to sleep.
What's going on?
That's what l'd like to know.
l wasn't gonna tell
you guys, but...
l'm going crazy here.
What?
Jimmy was chopping up
some vegetables,
and he cut his finger.
l went to help him
and l put a towel around it,
but he was bleeding, and...
and l got some
of his blood on me.
Kel, l know you're
freaking, okay, but...
l really... l don't think
you can get AlDS that way.
Do you want me to call my dad?
l'm sure he'll
make you feel better.
lf l can't get it that way,
why is everyone telling me
to call the doctor?
Just peace of mind, you know?
Well, it's not working.
Well, sitting here
by yourself worrying
isn't gonna do any good, okay?
You need to get sleep.
l'll get you
an over-the-counter remedy.
Guaranteed rest.
What's that?
Warm milk.
You guys are the best.
Thanks.
Things will seem better
in the morning.
ls she gonna be okay?
l don't know.
l'm sure you're not
gonna need those.
l mean, it's not like l'm
infected or anything.
l'm probably just overreacting.
But l figure better safe,
you know?
Mm-hmm.
l just got a little blood on me.
Please roll up your sleeve.
Sure.
Did you have a paper cut,
hangnail, scrape?
No, no, nothing like that.
Are you sure?
What is that?
AlDS rash; Kaposi's sarcoma.
l-l'm telling you
l don't have it!
We'll see.
Um, you'd better talk
to your doctor.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Kelly Taylor to see Dr. Stein.
Mm-hmm. He'll be with
you in a few minutes.
Please have a seat.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hi.
Mind if l sit?
What are you doing here?
l heard this amazing story
about this woman
who keeps a rose
hidden in her hair.
Had to see if it was true.
How'd you find me?
l tricked one of your roommates
into telling me where you were.
l can be convincingly dramatic
when the spirit moves.
Are you all right?
Sure.
l know in my head l'm okay.
l just can't help feeling
terrified, you know?
That's how l felt every time
l got tested.
Jimmy, l really want to go
through this alone.
You know it's okay to be scared.
l wish l had been.
Gordon and l would have been
a lot more careful.
What do you mean?
When Gordon and l first got
involved, we were tested.
We were both negative,
so we had unprotected sex.
l was monogamous.
Gordon wasn't.
l can't believe
there's an incurable disease
that kills lovers.
Ms. Taylor,
Dr. Stein will see you now.
Kelly,
it's okay if you want
to turn away from me.
Wish me luck, would you?
come on. Who'd bet
on a billion-to-one shot?
So we close the show
with a ten-second teaser
about tomorrow's broadcast.
-Good, then we're all set.
-Yeah.
You're a natural at this, man.
Well, thanks.
The only question left is
where we go to celebrate.
Well, we could always
go to that, that, uh...
Does she look okay to you?
Hey, Stan, open up
her mike, please.
l can't do this.
l can't do this.
How did l get myself into this?
Uh, Tracy, ''this'' being what?
The show. l can't do it.
Tracy, you're just nervous.
You'll calm down.
No, l'm sorry.
You're gonna have to find
somebody else.
Look, Tracy, l'm sure
that if you just take
a few deep breaths...
l said l'm freaking out!
l need a drink!
Look, Kelly, l know
you're frightened,
but you haven't actually been
exposed to any virus.
But l got his blood on me.
l know.
But you have to accept
that unbroken skin
is a barrier to the disease.
Look, here's how you get HlV:
you share a needle or you
exchange blood, breast milk,
semen or vaginal secretions with
someone who has the virus.
So l'm fine?
Well, exposure to the disease
can't be detected
for between two to 12 weeks,
but if the accident is
as you described it.
l'm sure you've got nothing
to worry about.
Have you ever had an HlV test?
No.
But you are sexually active?
Yes. Not right now,
but l have been.
And did you ask if your partner
had been tested?
No.
Did he ever use drugs?
Actually, um, he did have
a drug problem.
lV drugs?
No, not that l know of.
Did he use a condom?
-Yes.
-Every time?
Mm-hmm.
Every single time ever?
Ever?
All right, listen, Kelly.
You can't get AlDS
from sweat or spit or touching
someone with HlV.
You can't get it
from drinking out
of the same glass,
swimming in the same pool,
or using the same toilet seat.
But you can get it
from unprotected sex.
lt only takes one time.
l'm sure l'm fine.
Well, l'm sure you're fine, too.
Then why am l so scared?
Because everything having to do
with this disease is terrifying.
That's why you should
be tested regularly.
So you'll have nothing
to be afraid of.
So let's start a test, Kelly.
l got some bids here from
some general contractors.
$85,000?
A hundred thousand?
You're kidding right?
They're just estimates.
Did you get my flowers?
Yes.
They're beautiful. Thank you.
So do you really think we could
raise that much money?
You know there's this guy
that l know.
He's been married six times
and he swears by yellow roses.
Says you can't go wrong.
He's been married six times
and you trust his judgment?
Practice makes perfect.
l also made dinner reservations
for us for tonight
at a restaurant
that he recommended.
What a difference a day makes.
So what do you think?
Well, it's a long way
from a dorm room.
Yeah, l needed a change.
And like you said, David,
when you took the place,
you didn't think
you'd be back in school.
The fridge is stocked.
Do you want something to drink?
l mean a pool,
a cabana, a bar area.
lf l were you,
l'm not sure l'd get
any studying done.
Let's see.
We got soda, water, juice...
Then again, who studies
during senior year?
Am l right?
You like lemonade?
l'm trying to give you
an opening here, David.
For what?
l'm not supporting you
if you're not in school,
and l know you're not in school.
Who told you?
The point is you didn't.
Look, Dad, l was going to
as soon as l got another job.
This is what l want.
can't you understand that?
Fine.
Don't ask me for help.
l'll pay you back.
l said no.
Fine.
l don't need your money anyway.
Good,
because l put a stop payment
on your check.
You want to do this,
you do it alone.
Water...
juice...
and another scotch for the lady.
Yes, please.
You sure about this?
l mean, that is your third.
of course she's sure.
You are sure, aren't you?
-l ever tell you about the farm
l grew up on? -No.
600 of the most beautiful acres
in the central Valley.
Ah, Steinbeck country.
My grandparents were okies.
The Depression wiped them out.
So they put everything
in a truck, crossed the country
and started over.
lmagine that?
Tough stock.
only time my grandma ever cried
was when she found out
l was going to college.
First one in the family.
Boy, l hope you can
hold your liquor.
Yeah, you're drinking that
kind of fast, aren't ya?
You can, right?
Hold your liquor?
l don't know.
First time
l've ever had a drink.
Whose idea was this anyway?
Yours.
Great, got any other
bright ideas?
Any suggestions?
More coffee, black.
l'll bring the pot.
That a boy.
Makeup!
oh.
How do l look?
Tracy, are you sure you
really want to do this?
l mean, we don't want anyone
to be embarrassed, do we?
Lipstick!
oops.
You know maybe ''embarrassed''
isn't quite the right word.
We're on in ten minutes.
oh! l think l'm gonna be sick.
oh, no, no. No, no...
l want you guys to know
that if l test positive,
you don't have to worry,
l'll move out.
Kel, you're fine.
l mean, Dr. Stein even said.
Yeah, l know, but now
l'm more worried about
the guys l've been with
than this little bloodbath.
Would you stop it.
That's easy for you to say,
Donna.
You're a virgin.
l mean, it's time
for me to face up
to the possibilities of this.
l've never asked any guy
l've ever been with
if he's been tested.
l just wish they would call,
you know?
l want to get this over with.
No, l mailed it overnight.
Uh, Mr. Border should have
gotten it yesterday.
okay.
okay, great.
l'll hold.
He got it.
Great, great.
Did he watch it?
Right.
Not s-- not stylish enough.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, no, sure.
Uh, l'll-l'll keep in touch.
Thank you.
one minute to air, everybody.
one minute.
So what do you think?
She's had six cups.
And?
She threw up six cups.
Wonderful.
Yeah.
Hang onto your hats, kids.
This should be fun.
Mr. DeMille, l'm ready
for my close-up now.
How many fingers
am l holding up?
come on, guys.
Somebody better tell me,
or l'm gonna throw up again.
Here we go, in five, four,
three, two...
Good afternoon.
This is the first edition of
the california University News.
Thank you for joining us.
We begin today
with the first day of school.
Still on summer standard time?
Well, break out the java,
because as of today,
mornings don't start at noon
and weekends are actually
limited to the ends of the week.
Ready to roll tape.
Roll tape and key VTR two.
That's right, kids,
back by popular demand,
it's the school year.
Doing great, kid.
Thanks.
But you don't have to shout.
Hey, it's called higher
education, so crack the...
Hello.
Yeah, just a sec.
The doctor's.
Moment of truth, l guess.
Hello.
This is Kelly Taylor.
Thank you.
Negative.
l told you.
Let's go get ready
for Jimmy's magic show.
l can't believe
how many people called in
saying how much they love Tracy.
A star is born.
Yeah, or uncorked.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, do you mind
if l sit next to Kelly?
-No, no, go ahead.
-Are you sure?
Yeah, yeah, sit.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Hey, l didn't know
you were coming, Mark.
Anything for you, Kelly.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
David, l know you're upset,
but now's not the time.
l can't believe what you did.
You ruined my life.
Do you think you've had
enough to drink yet?
oh, there you go, Donna.
Just shovel a little more
holier than thou.
Look, l only did
what l thought was right.
You're right. l'm sorry.
So, is, is anything happening?
Nothing.
David, you're very talented.
There's gonna be
plenty of opportunities.
Yeah, after we graduate.
lt won't be so bad.
You'll see.
l'll go, but school has
nothing to do with what l want.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the magic of Jimmy Gold.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
l'm Jimmy Gold,
and it's an honor
to be performing here.
l want to start tonight
with a volunteer.
How about you, sir?
Steve Sanders,
Uncle Jimmy wants you.
l...
come on, l don't bite.
Go on.
Attaboy.
Steve!
Now, what's your name?
Steve.
okay, Steve, what l need
from you is one bill--
a five, a ten, whatever you got.
A hundred.
Big spender.
okay, Steve, thanks a lot.
How about a warm hand?
okay, seriously, though,
do you have good eyes?
When it comes to my money, yeah.
okay, repeat after me:
You're the straight man.
You could say that again.
Very good.
All right.
Watch closely.
Now what do you see?
l see a one dollar bill.
oh, check your
shirt pocket, Steve.
Hey!
The only thing is
l can't do it the
other way around.
Thanks a lot, Steve.
Thank you.
l-l'd like to try something now
a little more dar--
sorry-- daring.
Um, this...
Sorry. Th--
Drink some water.
You okay?
l guess l had a frog
in my throat.
Whoo.
And how about
a round of applause
for my beautiful
and faithful assistant.
Thank you.
-Hi.
-Hi.
l hope you're hungry.
l ordered
something special for you.
oh, yeah?
Think l'll like it?
l think you'll devour
the whole entire thing.
oh, that's us when
we were sophomores.
God, we look so young.
He's cute.
Someone special?
Yes.
Very.
You okay?
comfortable?
Just tired is all.
Thanks for coming tonight.
You're welcome.
You know
what my greatest fear was
when l was waiting
for those test results?
What?
Being left alone.
That's a terrible feeling.
l abandoned you.
l'm sorry.
l'll never do it again.
Now, where are your pictures?
l want to look at them again.
l put them away.
Well, l'll get them.
No.
l mean, they're really put away.
Why?
lt's a matter of days.
No, it's not, Jimmy.
You're doing great.
You know how l know?
Because tonight was my swan song
at the Palace of Magic.
And l loved every second.
No regret.
No looking back.
No clinging to memories.
Funny thing is l've never wanted
to cling to memories more.
Now... quit stalling.
l know there's a bad hair
section in here somewhere.
oh, prom night.
Love the clothes.
Pool party.
Good, good.
Nice swimsuits.
Wow, even the girls look good.
What are you doing?
Preserving a memory.
You're gonna be with us
for a long time,
but l want this picture.
A precious one.
performing again?
The day after tomorrow.
You guys are gonna
be blown away.
Jimmy's magic is so amazing.
l watch his tricks
over and over,
and l can't figure them out.
l can't figure out how he
has the energy to do it.
clare, he's dying.
He's not dead.
Steve, are you gonna go?
Yeah, l'll come,
as long as l don't have
to swap any body fluids
with him.
l don't know
what you see in him.
lt's not what l see.
lt's what l choose to ignore.
When l go,
l want it to be quick.
Heart attack, orgasm.
-crib death.
-l'm just saying
l don't want
to take forever to die.
lt's depressing.
You know Steve--
always about him.
Well, l really need
your support on this, okay?
l promise the show
will not be depressing.
Kelly, it will be depressing.
Don't worry.
lf l have to shoot
him, he'll be there.
At least, then, he
won't have to worry
about catching anything.
Thanks.
Here we go.
Fried egg sandwich.
-oatmeal with bananas.
-Thanks, Nat.
Five by seven
of the new kid in town.
This kid is gorgeous.
His belly button
fell off last week.
Week ahead of schedule.
David, you know
l'm proud of the work
that you did,
but college is important.
Not to me.
Well, to me, it is.
ls that understood?
And another thing.
l don't know why you need
to go and leave the dorm.
How do you expect to
afford this new place?
Look, Dad, l told you--
l'm moving into the house
because l thought l was gonna
be getting another video deal.
My point exactly.
Look, l'm good, all right?
l'm one of the best.
l don't care what MZA thinks.
Have you thought about why they
didn't renew your contract?
Yeah, l have.
l don't think it
has anything to do with me.
Hey, David.
Hi, Mel.
Hi, Donna.
What's going on?
David was just telling
me about school.
He was?
Mm-hmm.
college graduation to look
forward to this year.
Next stop: the real world.
Yeah.
Look, l better get going.
l don't want
to be late for class.
-Thanks.
-Yep.
Excuse me.
You told him you
were in school?
lt's really none
of your business.
David, l think your father
has a right
to know that you
dropped out of school.
Yeah, and l think l have
the right to live my own life.
Later.
David, there's still time
for you to register.
l'll think about it, okay?
Well, l hope so 'cause school
is really important.
Don't give me that.
There's just one more year.
Besides, maybe it's just not
the right time
for your career right now.
Yeah, well, maybe my biggest
problem was carrying you.
lf l'd have been on my
own, l would have already
moved on to the
next project by now.
Well, you're gonna get a chance
to prove that, aren't you?
Still on summer standard time?
Well, break out the java,
because as of today,
mornings don't start at noon,
and weekends are actually
limited to the ends of week.
That's right, kids.
Back by popular demand,
it's the school year.
Freshman orientation...
senior orientation...
disorientation.
Hey, it is called
higher education,
so crack the books,
whip out the Frisbees
and start the countdown
to midterms.
And if it's all flying by
too quickly, relax.
This year, you can
replay each day at 5:00
right here on your
very own news network,
cUTV.
Perfect.
Now all we got to do
is find someone to read it
on the air.
Well, what we need
is someone smart,
sophisticated, nice-looking
and believable.
That's what l like
about newspapers.
No one has
to read them to you.
Yeah, well, no one
reads them anymore.
When we go up,
we're gonna have
-75,000 people watching.
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
l know, we're gonna be on cable.
-You told me 50 times.
-You want to reach the boobs,
-you got to be on the tube.
-lt's nice to know
you're not gonna talk down
to our audience.
That's what anchors are for.
-Audition tapes?
-That's right.
Somewhere in there
is the next Diane Sawyer,
and l don't think we
should hire off just looks.
Not bad ones, anyway.
-He is so beautiful.
-Yeah.
So, what do you think,
about six-foot-three?
Yeah, just like you, Nat.
-oh, l gotta go, l gotta go.
-okay, bye.
Thinking about Michael?
Yeah.
The first year of his life
was the best year of mine.
So, we were
talking about bids for
the renovation, yes?
Yes.
l have three.
Low, middle
and not in this lifetime.
What's next?
Well, l will take
a look at these,
make some calls,
find out who's legit
and who's blowing smoke.
Great.
Well, l got to go to class.
l'll call you later.
okay.
Listen.
What you're doing,
helping me out,
l... l just want to say...
There's no need to thank me,
though it is nice to be
appreciated for a change.
ls it that bad with Diane?
Not that l care what
she thinks of me.
lt's just that her
opinion could influence
a judge's decision on
custody for Michael.
Well...
if it's any consolation...
l think you're terrific.
You know l've fallen for you.
You make it sound like a curse.
lsn't it?
Look, l'd never ask you
to choose between me
and your family.
Whatever happens between us,
it happens with no
strings attached, okay?
Scientists predict
a comet is on course to collide
with Earth some time in the next
130 million years,
ending all life as we know it.
Too upbeat?
Not if you're totally psychotic.
Picky, picky.
Scientists predict
a comet is on course
to collide with Earth
some time in the next 130...
You know,
this is a waste of time.
What are you talking about?
Well, this is all junk.
lt's terrible.
We're never gonna
find an anchor.
We're a bearded lady away
from the big top here.
So, what are we gonna do?
l don't know.
l guess we're just gonna have
to push back our start date.
oh, there's got to be someone.
Well, l'm sure there is, but
not by the day after tomorrow.
Excuse me.
l heard you guys
were auditioning anchors?
Yeah, that's right.
l'm-l'm Mark Reese.
l'm the program director.
Brandon, Walsh, news director.
Tracy Gaylian, greenhorn.
So, do you have a tape?
Nope.
-You ever been on TV before?
-Nope.
She meets the first
two of our requirements.
But you've been in front
of a camera before, right?
Uh, my mom's Polaroid.
Works for me.
Right this way.
Practice tonight,
we'll audition tomorrow.
oh, who is that?
My Aunt Helen.
We went for a carnival
cruise on her 80th birthday.
l think not seeing
Kathy Lee killed her.
oh, puce becomes you.
Very nice.
Gordon always said l was the
master of selective flamboyance.
Which one's Gordon?
He has a kind face.
Like an open invitation.
Well, if it isn't
the angel of mercy herself.
Would you drop it?
Why don't you join us
for dinner?
Thanks, but l don't want
to be pitied.
Sorry.
Don't be.
l better start dinner.
What can l do to help you?
could you get me a knife?
Sure.
No, no, no, not from there.
-From the block.
-oh.
Here you go.
Thank you.
How about l do the lettuce?
Great.
Well, l've shown you
my pictures.
Now can l see yours?
Yeah, l can bring some
next time l come.
Thanks. Right now, though,
l'll settle for the ones
you have on you.
l don't carry any with me.
Why not?
Well, l don't know. l...
l guess anybody l care about,
l see pretty much
every other day.
So, it's not like l'm going
to forget what they look like.
They're mementos.
Your heart. Keepsakes.
Preserve your memories.
Trust me on this.
l guess l never really
gave it so much serious thought.
You know, when l used
to get pictures back,
l'd never even take them out
of the envelopes.
Now l can't wait to see 'em.
When you can't look forward,
looking back gets
real attractive.
ow! oh, God!
Way to go, Jimmy!
That was really smart.
Here's a towel.
Hold it up.
-Hold it up.
-Right.
There you go.
Are you okay?
Yeah. Thanks.
You should... You
should wash that off.
Yeah.
Do you have any cuts
on your hands?
No. No.
Any rashes or anything?
A ripped cuticle?
No, no.
Good.
All this blood, it's infected.
Yes.
l'm sorry.
But...
Kelly, you can't,
you can't get AlDS this way.
l mean, it's one in a million.
lt's one in a billion.
on this, l know.
Yeah.
l'm sure you're right.
There you go.
You're going to be fine.
okay, thanks.
l cannot believe l'm doing this.
Maybe it's destiny.
or maybe lunacy.
Look, Tracy, we're gonna put you
on tape for this, okay?
But don't worry,
it's just an audition.
-So relax and...
-Just look
into the camera
with the red light on it
and act natural.
But they both have red lights.
okay, look at the camera
where the red light
is actually on.
Right.
l knew that.
l'm sure if Mr. Broder
just checks out my reel, he...
No, l-- believe me,
l understand he's busy.
Yes, hello,
this is, uh, Marty Davis.
l-l represent,
uh, David Silver
of David Silver Productions.
okay, thank you.
Thank you very much.
l'm Tracy Gaylian.
For all of us at cUTV,
have a great night.
You said you wanted
''spontaneity.''
l didn't say l wanted
to spontaneously combust.
Hey, Trace, you were great.
Really?
Yeah, for a log.
Hey, uh, Trace,
have you got the uh,
the copy that we're gonna lead
off with tomorrow?
l kind of want to run that
through, uh,
with the copy and the video
as well, all right?
okay.
Uh, Paula.
l'm on it.
Earth to camera Two.
We want the home folks to see
what Tracy is saying.
Last l checked,
she didn't talk with her legs.
l don't know,
they sure speak to me.
ln three,
two...
Good evening.
This is the california
University News.
-l'm Tracy Gaylian.
-Ready to roll tape.
Still on summer standard time?
Well, break out the java,
because as of today,
mornings don't start at noon,
and weekends
are actually limited
to the end of the week.
Roll tape and key VTR-two.
...senior orientation.
Disorientation.
Hey, it is called
''higher education.''
What the hell is this?
oops.
-Wrong source.
-Go to VTR-one.
lt's too late.
lt's already in the sound byte.
You know, when summer ends,
we all feel a little
liked caged animals, don't we?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait, wait.
So crack the books,
whip out the Frisbees,
start the countdown to midterms.
Whoa, she's good.
Told you so.
But we never had a doubt,
did we?
No, not me.
...very own news network...
Don't worry, Mel.
oh, we'll find it.
lt's got to be
around here somewhere.
okay, bye.
When you were
babysitting Erin,
she left her favorite
coloring book.
Major meltdown, any sign of it?
No, l haven't seen it.
Donna, did you know
that one out of every
four people newly
infected with HlV
is under the age of 22?
No, l didn't.
lt's become
the number one cause of death
among 25- to 44-year-olds.
Most of them were infected
when they were our age.
Are you okay?
Yeah, l'm fine.
Hello.
Hello, it's Jimmy.
ls Kelly there?
Sure, hold on a second.
lt's Jimmy.
Um, l'll take it in my room.
-okay?
-okay.
Hello.
l feel awful.
Don't.
l'm fine.
lf you want to see my doctor
to get tested,
he says that's no problem.
Jimmy, would you just
forget about it?
l'm okay.
-Yes, go rehearse.
-You're sure?
l can't.
l've drawn a complete blank,
forgotten everything
to the stage fright.
Well, it's good to be
a little nervous.
lt'll give you
the competitive edge.
Well, you're coming by
later, right?
Maybe l can go over my act
with you.
Actually, um, l don't know
if l'm gonna be able
to make it this afternoon.
oh.
School stuff.
Well, tomorrow then,
before the show?
Yeah, l'll try, but, um,
it's the beginning of the year,
you know.
l don't want to fall behind.
Sure.
Listen, so-someone else needs
to use the phone.
l, l'd better go.
l'll call you.
Jimmy, l'll be there
every other day like always.
Whatever.
l-l know you're busy.
25o/o less for the same work?
Low ballers are
a beautiful thing, huh?
This calls for a celebration.
Where should we go to dinner?
oh, dinner, l can't.
Kenny, you promised.
l know, l'm sorry.
l'll make it up to you,
l promise.
But you're canceling.
lt's a parents' night
at Michael's school.
Diane just told me
about it this afternoon.
Listen, you've got to tell me
before we go any further.
Are you really getting
a divorce?
Yes.
Because if you're not,
if you can't do it...
Val, Val, Val,
it's going to happen.
Honey, it's going to happen.
Believe me.
You know, they say women find
married men very attractive.
They're safe and secure
and... committed.
Any truth to the rumor?
Way too much.
l have to look out for Michael's
best interests, you know?
l know.
l just wish you would look out
for mine sometimes.
lsn't that what l've been doing?
Hmm?
Yeah, l know, l'm sorry.
l thought you said
you weren't going to come
between me and my family.
l'm not.
You just can't use them
to come between you and me.
Found it under Kelly's bed.
oh, thank God.
Erin was having a fit,
and naturally it
was Daddy's fault.
oh.
Well, l got to get to campus,
so l'll, l'll walk out with you.
You know, Donna,
l never got a chance to tell you
how much l loved the work
you and David did together.
Thanks.
You guys are really talented.
David's the talent.
l was, um,
just along for the ride.
But l'm sure he told you that.
l'm sorry you two had
a falling out.
Yeah.
Sometimes l think David
sets his sights too high.
Well, at least
he's back in school.
That's where he belongs.
He's not in school, Mel.
What do you mean?
He lied to you
'cause he doesn't think
that you'll understand.
And the truth is
he's dropped out?
He's trying to
find another job.
l'm pretty sure that l
was right to tell you.
Yeah, of course.
Listen, thanks for the book.
Yeah.
Welcome to Sportscenter.
Alongside my tag team
partner Brandon Walsh,
l am merely Steve Sanders.
Steve, l told you l'm not
hiring a sports reporter.
oh, come on,
you're making a huge mistake.
Jefferson, Lincoln, Patrick--
three of the most admired men
in this country.
-Patrick?
-Dan Patrick, ESPN anchor.
Release, rotation, splash!
You can't stop him, you can
only hope to contain him.
Steve, l'm sure you'd be epic,
and if we ever start a sports
report, l'll let you know,
but right now l'm just
focusing on the news.
come on.
The news, huh?
l'll bet you're focusing
on that news anchorwoman.
l'm not getting
into this with you.
Well, why not?
Because it's none
of your business, see?
Hi, guys.
Hey, Val.
Hey, Val, Val, don't you want
to stop and smell the roses?
Nice cliche.
l thought so.
So, who are the flowers from?
-Yeah.
-A secret admirer?
Secret from you guys.
ooh...
You can't stop her.
You can only hope
to contain her.
Hey.
lt's after midnight.
Uh, sorry, can't sleep.
What's wrong, Kel?
Nothing.
Do you want me to make you
some chamomile tea or something?
No, l'm fine.
Go back to sleep.
What's going on?
That's what l'd like to know.
l wasn't gonna tell
you guys, but...
l'm going crazy here.
What?
Jimmy was chopping up
some vegetables,
and he cut his finger.
l went to help him
and l put a towel around it,
but he was bleeding, and...
and l got some
of his blood on me.
Kel, l know you're
freaking, okay, but...
l really... l don't think
you can get AlDS that way.
Do you want me to call my dad?
l'm sure he'll
make you feel better.
lf l can't get it that way,
why is everyone telling me
to call the doctor?
Just peace of mind, you know?
Well, it's not working.
Well, sitting here
by yourself worrying
isn't gonna do any good, okay?
You need to get sleep.
l'll get you
an over-the-counter remedy.
Guaranteed rest.
What's that?
Warm milk.
You guys are the best.
Thanks.
Things will seem better
in the morning.
ls she gonna be okay?
l don't know.
l'm sure you're not
gonna need those.
l mean, it's not like l'm
infected or anything.
l'm probably just overreacting.
But l figure better safe,
you know?
Mm-hmm.
l just got a little blood on me.
Please roll up your sleeve.
Sure.
Did you have a paper cut,
hangnail, scrape?
No, no, nothing like that.
Are you sure?
What is that?
AlDS rash; Kaposi's sarcoma.
l-l'm telling you
l don't have it!
We'll see.
Um, you'd better talk
to your doctor.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Kelly Taylor to see Dr. Stein.
Mm-hmm. He'll be with
you in a few minutes.
Please have a seat.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hi.
Mind if l sit?
What are you doing here?
l heard this amazing story
about this woman
who keeps a rose
hidden in her hair.
Had to see if it was true.
How'd you find me?
l tricked one of your roommates
into telling me where you were.
l can be convincingly dramatic
when the spirit moves.
Are you all right?
Sure.
l know in my head l'm okay.
l just can't help feeling
terrified, you know?
That's how l felt every time
l got tested.
Jimmy, l really want to go
through this alone.
You know it's okay to be scared.
l wish l had been.
Gordon and l would have been
a lot more careful.
What do you mean?
When Gordon and l first got
involved, we were tested.
We were both negative,
so we had unprotected sex.
l was monogamous.
Gordon wasn't.
l can't believe
there's an incurable disease
that kills lovers.
Ms. Taylor,
Dr. Stein will see you now.
Kelly,
it's okay if you want
to turn away from me.
Wish me luck, would you?
come on. Who'd bet
on a billion-to-one shot?
So we close the show
with a ten-second teaser
about tomorrow's broadcast.
-Good, then we're all set.
-Yeah.
You're a natural at this, man.
Well, thanks.
The only question left is
where we go to celebrate.
Well, we could always
go to that, that, uh...
Does she look okay to you?
Hey, Stan, open up
her mike, please.
l can't do this.
l can't do this.
How did l get myself into this?
Uh, Tracy, ''this'' being what?
The show. l can't do it.
Tracy, you're just nervous.
You'll calm down.
No, l'm sorry.
You're gonna have to find
somebody else.
Look, Tracy, l'm sure
that if you just take
a few deep breaths...
l said l'm freaking out!
l need a drink!
Look, Kelly, l know
you're frightened,
but you haven't actually been
exposed to any virus.
But l got his blood on me.
l know.
But you have to accept
that unbroken skin
is a barrier to the disease.
Look, here's how you get HlV:
you share a needle or you
exchange blood, breast milk,
semen or vaginal secretions with
someone who has the virus.
So l'm fine?
Well, exposure to the disease
can't be detected
for between two to 12 weeks,
but if the accident is
as you described it.
l'm sure you've got nothing
to worry about.
Have you ever had an HlV test?
No.
But you are sexually active?
Yes. Not right now,
but l have been.
And did you ask if your partner
had been tested?
No.
Did he ever use drugs?
Actually, um, he did have
a drug problem.
lV drugs?
No, not that l know of.
Did he use a condom?
-Yes.
-Every time?
Mm-hmm.
Every single time ever?
Ever?
All right, listen, Kelly.
You can't get AlDS
from sweat or spit or touching
someone with HlV.
You can't get it
from drinking out
of the same glass,
swimming in the same pool,
or using the same toilet seat.
But you can get it
from unprotected sex.
lt only takes one time.
l'm sure l'm fine.
Well, l'm sure you're fine, too.
Then why am l so scared?
Because everything having to do
with this disease is terrifying.
That's why you should
be tested regularly.
So you'll have nothing
to be afraid of.
So let's start a test, Kelly.
l got some bids here from
some general contractors.
$85,000?
A hundred thousand?
You're kidding right?
They're just estimates.
Did you get my flowers?
Yes.
They're beautiful. Thank you.
So do you really think we could
raise that much money?
You know there's this guy
that l know.
He's been married six times
and he swears by yellow roses.
Says you can't go wrong.
He's been married six times
and you trust his judgment?
Practice makes perfect.
l also made dinner reservations
for us for tonight
at a restaurant
that he recommended.
What a difference a day makes.
So what do you think?
Well, it's a long way
from a dorm room.
Yeah, l needed a change.
And like you said, David,
when you took the place,
you didn't think
you'd be back in school.
The fridge is stocked.
Do you want something to drink?
l mean a pool,
a cabana, a bar area.
lf l were you,
l'm not sure l'd get
any studying done.
Let's see.
We got soda, water, juice...
Then again, who studies
during senior year?
Am l right?
You like lemonade?
l'm trying to give you
an opening here, David.
For what?
l'm not supporting you
if you're not in school,
and l know you're not in school.
Who told you?
The point is you didn't.
Look, Dad, l was going to
as soon as l got another job.
This is what l want.
can't you understand that?
Fine.
Don't ask me for help.
l'll pay you back.
l said no.
Fine.
l don't need your money anyway.
Good,
because l put a stop payment
on your check.
You want to do this,
you do it alone.
Water...
juice...
and another scotch for the lady.
Yes, please.
You sure about this?
l mean, that is your third.
of course she's sure.
You are sure, aren't you?
-l ever tell you about the farm
l grew up on? -No.
600 of the most beautiful acres
in the central Valley.
Ah, Steinbeck country.
My grandparents were okies.
The Depression wiped them out.
So they put everything
in a truck, crossed the country
and started over.
lmagine that?
Tough stock.
only time my grandma ever cried
was when she found out
l was going to college.
First one in the family.
Boy, l hope you can
hold your liquor.
Yeah, you're drinking that
kind of fast, aren't ya?
You can, right?
Hold your liquor?
l don't know.
First time
l've ever had a drink.
Whose idea was this anyway?
Yours.
Great, got any other
bright ideas?
Any suggestions?
More coffee, black.
l'll bring the pot.
That a boy.
Makeup!
oh.
How do l look?
Tracy, are you sure you
really want to do this?
l mean, we don't want anyone
to be embarrassed, do we?
Lipstick!
oops.
You know maybe ''embarrassed''
isn't quite the right word.
We're on in ten minutes.
oh! l think l'm gonna be sick.
oh, no, no. No, no...
l want you guys to know
that if l test positive,
you don't have to worry,
l'll move out.
Kel, you're fine.
l mean, Dr. Stein even said.
Yeah, l know, but now
l'm more worried about
the guys l've been with
than this little bloodbath.
Would you stop it.
That's easy for you to say,
Donna.
You're a virgin.
l mean, it's time
for me to face up
to the possibilities of this.
l've never asked any guy
l've ever been with
if he's been tested.
l just wish they would call,
you know?
l want to get this over with.
No, l mailed it overnight.
Uh, Mr. Border should have
gotten it yesterday.
okay.
okay, great.
l'll hold.
He got it.
Great, great.
Did he watch it?
Right.
Not s-- not stylish enough.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, no, sure.
Uh, l'll-l'll keep in touch.
Thank you.
one minute to air, everybody.
one minute.
So what do you think?
She's had six cups.
And?
She threw up six cups.
Wonderful.
Yeah.
Hang onto your hats, kids.
This should be fun.
Mr. DeMille, l'm ready
for my close-up now.
How many fingers
am l holding up?
come on, guys.
Somebody better tell me,
or l'm gonna throw up again.
Here we go, in five, four,
three, two...
Good afternoon.
This is the first edition of
the california University News.
Thank you for joining us.
We begin today
with the first day of school.
Still on summer standard time?
Well, break out the java,
because as of today,
mornings don't start at noon
and weekends are actually
limited to the ends of the week.
Ready to roll tape.
Roll tape and key VTR two.
That's right, kids,
back by popular demand,
it's the school year.
Doing great, kid.
Thanks.
But you don't have to shout.
Hey, it's called higher
education, so crack the...
Hello.
Yeah, just a sec.
The doctor's.
Moment of truth, l guess.
Hello.
This is Kelly Taylor.
Thank you.
Negative.
l told you.
Let's go get ready
for Jimmy's magic show.
l can't believe
how many people called in
saying how much they love Tracy.
A star is born.
Yeah, or uncorked.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, do you mind
if l sit next to Kelly?
-No, no, go ahead.
-Are you sure?
Yeah, yeah, sit.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Hey, l didn't know
you were coming, Mark.
Anything for you, Kelly.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
David, l know you're upset,
but now's not the time.
l can't believe what you did.
You ruined my life.
Do you think you've had
enough to drink yet?
oh, there you go, Donna.
Just shovel a little more
holier than thou.
Look, l only did
what l thought was right.
You're right. l'm sorry.
So, is, is anything happening?
Nothing.
David, you're very talented.
There's gonna be
plenty of opportunities.
Yeah, after we graduate.
lt won't be so bad.
You'll see.
l'll go, but school has
nothing to do with what l want.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the magic of Jimmy Gold.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
l'm Jimmy Gold,
and it's an honor
to be performing here.
l want to start tonight
with a volunteer.
How about you, sir?
Steve Sanders,
Uncle Jimmy wants you.
l...
come on, l don't bite.
Go on.
Attaboy.
Steve!
Now, what's your name?
Steve.
okay, Steve, what l need
from you is one bill--
a five, a ten, whatever you got.
A hundred.
Big spender.
okay, Steve, thanks a lot.
How about a warm hand?
okay, seriously, though,
do you have good eyes?
When it comes to my money, yeah.
okay, repeat after me:
You're the straight man.
You could say that again.
Very good.
All right.
Watch closely.
Now what do you see?
l see a one dollar bill.
oh, check your
shirt pocket, Steve.
Hey!
The only thing is
l can't do it the
other way around.
Thanks a lot, Steve.
Thank you.
l-l'd like to try something now
a little more dar--
sorry-- daring.
Um, this...
Sorry. Th--
Drink some water.
You okay?
l guess l had a frog
in my throat.
Whoo.
And how about
a round of applause
for my beautiful
and faithful assistant.
Thank you.
-Hi.
-Hi.
l hope you're hungry.
l ordered
something special for you.
oh, yeah?
Think l'll like it?
l think you'll devour
the whole entire thing.
oh, that's us when
we were sophomores.
God, we look so young.
He's cute.
Someone special?
Yes.
Very.
You okay?
comfortable?
Just tired is all.
Thanks for coming tonight.
You're welcome.
You know
what my greatest fear was
when l was waiting
for those test results?
What?
Being left alone.
That's a terrible feeling.
l abandoned you.
l'm sorry.
l'll never do it again.
Now, where are your pictures?
l want to look at them again.
l put them away.
Well, l'll get them.
No.
l mean, they're really put away.
Why?
lt's a matter of days.
No, it's not, Jimmy.
You're doing great.
You know how l know?
Because tonight was my swan song
at the Palace of Magic.
And l loved every second.
No regret.
No looking back.
No clinging to memories.
Funny thing is l've never wanted
to cling to memories more.
Now... quit stalling.
l know there's a bad hair
section in here somewhere.
oh, prom night.
Love the clothes.
Pool party.
Good, good.
Nice swimsuits.
Wow, even the girls look good.
What are you doing?
Preserving a memory.
You're gonna be with us
for a long time,
but l want this picture.
A precious one.