- 2 days ago
- #romance
- #millsandboon
Two fractured worlds. One unexpected sacrifice. A love they never saw coming.
Chris gave up her career to protect her orphaned nephew. Mason is a powerful mogul who just discovered the son he never knew existed. When a custody battle threatens to tear the little boy's world apart, they are forced into the ultimate gamble: a marriage of convenience.
Bound by law but divided by pride, they step into a formal arrangement under one roof. But behind closed doors, the quiet moments start to blur the lines of their contract. As fiercely guarded secrets surface and a deep, undeniable passion ignites, they must decide if they are just playing a part—or if they have stumbled into the romance of a lifetime.
#Romance #MillsAndBoon
Chris gave up her career to protect her orphaned nephew. Mason is a powerful mogul who just discovered the son he never knew existed. When a custody battle threatens to tear the little boy's world apart, they are forced into the ultimate gamble: a marriage of convenience.
Bound by law but divided by pride, they step into a formal arrangement under one roof. But behind closed doors, the quiet moments start to blur the lines of their contract. As fiercely guarded secrets surface and a deep, undeniable passion ignites, they must decide if they are just playing a part—or if they have stumbled into the romance of a lifetime.
#Romance #MillsAndBoon
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00:00:35There's a local Ojibwe saying,
00:00:37if a young woman makes her way to the church of our elders,
00:00:40she will return one day with her husband.
00:00:42Don't put any money on me.
00:00:44But it's true.
00:00:45Teaser, I know I said I wouldn't leave Alaska
00:00:47until I visited some sacred grounds,
00:00:49but I just can't.
00:00:52Are those ceremonial drums?
00:00:54Yes, but the sounds are deceiving here.
00:00:56It's two more miles upriver.
00:00:58Two miles.
00:01:00Oh, I haven't even got this far.
00:01:02What's the two little miles?
00:01:08Oh, I haven't even got this far.
00:01:30Oh, I haven't even got this far.
00:01:58I told them that you wanted to take pictures.
00:02:01And that you've come to give him a gift of thanks.
00:02:08He thanks you.
00:02:16He gives you this necklace to remember them, and it will protect you.
00:03:17What a lot of you think they could wait.
00:03:19You dislike your work?
00:03:20Oh, I love advertising.
00:03:22Sometimes I wonder why.
00:03:26You have a Sherry Winslow there.
00:03:28I was notified she was in an auto accident.
00:03:31What's her condition?
00:03:33yes yes i'm her sister well could you please connect me to her room
00:03:40well why what's wrong with her well well who can answer my questions
00:03:49attention passengers will be landing in denver in 10 minutes
00:04:02please
00:04:04please
00:04:04please
00:04:15please
00:04:16please
00:04:21what happened
00:04:23oh honey
00:04:26she's
00:04:30she's
00:04:32she's gone
00:04:33she's gone
00:04:35she's gone
00:04:41she can't be dead
00:04:44no
00:04:47she can't be
00:04:51where is she
00:04:54where is she
00:04:55where is she always here
00:04:58here
00:04:58here
00:04:58here
00:05:07here
00:05:07here
00:05:28Couldn't you wait, Cher?
00:05:33God, this can't be true.
00:05:39What happened?
00:05:41She had severe internal injuries.
00:05:44They wanted to operate to stop the bleeding,
00:05:46but when she saw the consent form
00:05:49and realized there was a substantial risk to the baby,
00:05:53she refused.
00:05:54I beg your pardon.
00:05:55The procedure could have been a long one.
00:05:58There was a chance.
00:06:01What baby?
00:06:05She was just beginning her seventh month of pregnancy.
00:06:09They were able to deliver her child by caesarean section,
00:06:12but I'm afraid they don't hold much hope for him.
00:06:16Yeah.
00:06:19The boy.
00:06:24Excuse me.
00:06:34Oh, my God.
00:06:48I'm afraid.
00:06:58I'll take you home.
00:07:00No, not yet. You go. Go ahead.
00:07:09I don't want to leave you here.
00:07:12She asked to be cremated.
00:07:16Take care of it.
00:07:16She wants the ashes in California near the cottage.
00:07:23Why didn't you tell me she was pregnant?
00:07:27Because I didn't know.
00:07:29Not until I picked her up at the airport.
00:07:33Who's the father?
00:07:36She wouldn't say.
00:07:38And now I don't want to know.
00:07:45I remember last Christmas, she was madly in love.
00:07:50She was always madly in love.
00:07:53No, this was different.
00:07:55She made him sound like some sort of Howard Hughes.
00:08:02I sort of wrote it off.
00:08:05She was determined to have that baby.
00:08:09And it was all from nothing.
00:08:13She's madly in love.
00:08:16Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:08:57May I help you?
00:08:59I'd like to see Sherry Winslow's baby on his hand.
00:09:02I'm sorry. No visitors.
00:09:05Oh, Maya, my sister died about an hour ago.
00:09:11And I know that she wouldn't want someone to touch him.
00:09:17Please, would you let me do that?
00:09:35Your mother paid a gigantic price for your life.
00:09:41Don't be too quick to let it go.
00:09:48Give him a name, at least.
00:09:52Kevin, our uncle.
00:10:05Let's do it.
00:10:11Let's go.
00:10:35Hey, kiddo.
00:10:38Kathy told me you came in. What the hell are you doing here?
00:10:42I'm not staying. I'm on my way to Sacramento.
00:10:45Well, take all the time you need.
00:10:47A couple of days.
00:10:49Are you sure?
00:10:52I know it doesn't always seem like it, but we can muddle through.
00:10:56The Alaska material was
00:10:58incredible.
00:11:28It's incredible.
00:11:31Chris!
00:11:32Out here!
00:11:45Oh, they did.
00:11:47Not Sherry, not in that.
00:11:56Christine?
00:12:00What are you looking for?
00:12:02The big funnel.
00:12:34The big funnel.
00:14:38I swear you smiled at me.
00:14:41Obviously, he thinks you're hysterical.
00:14:44The doctor said he'll be here for at least a month.
00:14:46You'll have plenty of time to get ready.
00:14:49Oh, I'm not taking it.
00:14:50No.
00:14:51Well, trust me, I'll examine whoever does under a microscope.
00:14:54Oh, I guess I just assumed.
00:14:56Well, listen, I neglect my cat.
00:14:57I work 12 hours a day.
00:14:58I'd make a lousy mother.
00:15:01That's kind of sad.
00:15:03He seemed to have such a connection with him.
00:15:07Molly?
00:15:08Can you see every second?
00:15:20And the other children are...
00:15:22Sandy's three and Tommy's nine.
00:15:24Both were adopted as infants.
00:15:25We always wanted three.
00:15:29How do you think they'd respond to a new baby?
00:15:32Like any natural family.
00:15:34It'll take some time, but the kids will figure out that it isn't going to change much.
00:15:37Other than that their mother and I won't be getting any sleep for a couple of months,
00:15:40and they won't be going anywhere,
00:15:41and Sandy will be giving up her bed,
00:15:43not to mention her spot in Ellen's lap.
00:15:46And, Tom, you'll have to share his podcast.
00:15:48It'll be an adjustment.
00:15:49They'll handle it.
00:15:54What would you ask if you were me?
00:15:58I guess I'd ask if it would be all right to come and see him.
00:16:02And I'd say yes.
00:16:13Hello?
00:16:16When?
00:16:19I'll be right there.
00:16:25Where's Kevin?
00:16:26In microsurgery.
00:16:28On three.
00:16:37Chris.
00:16:39How's he doing?
00:16:41He's still in surgery.
00:16:44The Harris's were here.
00:16:45They just joined me for some coffee.
00:16:47They called me, Chris.
00:16:50They're backing out.
00:16:53They can't be.
00:16:53They were right here.
00:16:54They were heartbroken,
00:16:55but under the circumstances,
00:16:56they decided, well...
00:17:01They wanted a healthy child.
00:17:08Well, now we're going to have to start all over again.
00:17:11Chris.
00:17:12Miss Winslow?
00:17:14That kid's hell-bent to hang around.
00:17:16He's got a long, slow recovery.
00:17:18His lungs are about two-thirds of what they should be.
00:17:21And I'm not saying that he's not going to be having digestive problems.
00:17:24But he's one tough customer.
00:17:28Can I see him?
00:17:30Very briefly.
00:17:39I know he looks frail, but his vital signs are better than ever.
00:17:46I'm it right now.
00:17:47I'm all he's got.
00:17:50The new parents decided to pass.
00:17:55Why do you want to put him up for adoption?
00:17:59I'm an executive.
00:18:00I don't know how to be a mother.
00:18:02The minute you walked in here
00:18:03and leaned over this incubator,
00:18:06you became Kevin's mother.
00:18:10I saw it, Chris.
00:18:20Molly thinks I'm your mom, Kev.
00:18:25You're giving me another chance,
00:18:26don't you, kiddo?
00:18:29You think you're pretty clever, don't you?
00:18:34He's looking right at me, Molly.
00:18:37He's looking right at me.
00:18:39Yes.
00:18:40He really is.
00:18:49I wanted to breathe for him.
00:18:54I wanted to keep his heart beating.
00:19:04I've never been so terrified in my life.
00:19:17Hey, Mom, Grandma's got lunch.
00:19:19Where'd you leave Grandma?
00:19:20She's at her table.
00:19:20Come on.
00:19:21Cabin.
00:19:24Grandma's got lunch.
00:19:28Once a year, she lets me eat a hot dog.
00:19:30Oh, who is she?
00:19:33That's it.
00:19:34It's Mom.
00:19:36Kevin says he's going to marry Lisa.
00:19:39I thought it was Danielle.
00:19:41I changed my mind.
00:19:42That boy's going to pay some heavy alimony
00:19:44if he's not careful.
00:19:46What alimony?
00:19:47It's what a rich person pays you
00:19:48when you get divorced.
00:19:50Never mind.
00:19:51Except my mom won't even get married.
00:19:53Oh, don't start, Kevin.
00:19:55What do you say if, after we finish eating meal,
00:19:57go have some cake and ice cream?
00:19:58And open my presents?
00:20:00What presents?
00:20:04And tell my story.
00:20:05What story?
00:20:06How she...
00:20:08How my mom got me.
00:20:10Again?
00:20:11Ha, ha.
00:20:11Tell the story, Mom.
00:20:13Tell the story.
00:20:15Well, I was in Alaska working on a project,
00:20:17and I was canoeing down the river.
00:20:19She was president of a big company.
00:20:21I wasn't the president, Kevin.
00:20:22But you were very important.
00:20:23Oh, yes, very important.
00:20:24Anyway, my beeper went off,
00:20:26and I came straight back here.
00:20:27And you were so surprised
00:20:28because you didn't even know
00:20:29my first mom had a baby.
00:20:30That's right.
00:20:31And there you were,
00:20:32lying wide awake in the nursery.
00:20:34And when you saw me,
00:20:35I was crying so hard,
00:20:36the windows rang.
00:20:37Who's telling this story?
00:20:39And you had to cover your ears.
00:20:41Molly?
00:20:42Right.
00:20:43Right.
00:20:44Want me to believe it?
00:20:45Sure.
00:20:46So, is tycoon from Topeka your meaning?
00:20:50I'd not.
00:20:51Right.
00:20:52I'd not.
00:20:54What does he want from you?
00:20:55A city.
00:20:57A city?
00:20:58In Kansas?
00:20:59No, no.
00:21:00In the Saudi Arabian desert.
00:21:02A little warm, isn't it?
00:21:05Well, we're going to put a bubble over it
00:21:07and air condition it for him.
00:21:08You are not.
00:21:09Yes.
00:21:10Yeah.
00:21:11Yeah.
00:21:48Where did you get that painting?
00:21:49Which painting?
00:21:50The one in the window.
00:21:51The man on the horse.
00:21:52Where'd you get it?
00:21:53Mason.
00:21:54On consignment from Colorado.
00:21:55Yeah, but where can I find the artist?
00:21:57I believe she's deceased.
00:22:01What?
00:22:02Well, the work was consigned by a family member.
00:22:05Hold on.
00:22:07Who is it?
00:22:08Who painted it?
00:22:12Sherry.
00:22:16Sherry Winslow.
00:22:17Born 1962.
00:22:19Died 1991.
00:22:20We have another of her paintings.
00:22:22Would you care to see it?
00:22:231991.
00:22:24That's what it says here.
00:22:26Let's get out of here.
00:22:37Kevin, have you put your bike away?
00:22:39I'm going to.
00:22:40Right now.
00:22:41Hello?
00:22:43Hello.
00:22:44My name is Mason Whitney.
00:22:45I'm looking for Sherry Winslow.
00:22:48I'm sorry, Mr. Whitney, but Sherry passed away several years ago.
00:22:53Yeah, I just recently heard that.
00:22:56I guess I was hoping it wasn't true.
00:22:58Well, it's true.
00:23:02Is this Mrs. Winslow?
00:23:04No, this is Sherry's sister.
00:23:07How did you know Sherry?
00:23:10I, uh, well, we were very close.
00:23:14It was some time ago.
00:23:17I'm sorry.
00:23:21So am I.
00:23:23More than you can imagine.
00:23:26When exactly did you know my sister?
00:23:30About seven years ago.
00:23:31Probably not too long before she died.
00:23:34And, uh, how long were you...
00:23:36More than enough time for me to have fallen in love with her.
00:23:40We were together about six months.
00:23:43I only wish I knew what happened.
00:23:46All those years, I thought.
00:23:48Well...
00:23:50Hey, thanks again for your time.
00:23:54You're welcome.
00:23:56Bye, Mr. Whitney.
00:23:58Goodbye.
00:24:13This is terrific.
00:24:14I just spoke to Kevin's father.
00:24:16What?
00:24:18You heard me.
00:24:21How do you know it was him?
00:24:23I know.
00:24:24He said enough.
00:24:25Mason Whitney.
00:24:26Oh, after all this time, that bastard.
00:24:30You know his name?
00:24:34He doesn't know about Kevin.
00:24:37What did he want?
00:24:39Oh, he was asking about Sherry.
00:24:41Mother, how can you be so sure he doesn't know about Kevin?
00:24:46Trust me on this one, Christine.
00:24:49No.
00:24:50No, you answer me.
00:24:54Open the...
00:24:55Open the top drawer over there.
00:25:01Take out the satin bag.
00:25:08What's this?
00:25:09I thought everything was in storage.
00:25:10Well, not everything.
00:25:11Not everything.
00:25:22She must have written it just before she, uh...
00:25:28Mason Whitney.
00:25:31You didn't mail it.
00:25:33No.
00:25:35It was with the things the hospital gave me.
00:25:39And...
00:25:41It was too painful.
00:25:44I didn't even go through the bag until after you brought Kevin home.
00:25:47And then I...
00:25:50I couldn't mail it.
00:25:52Read it.
00:25:53You'll understand.
00:26:01Mason.
00:26:04It's very hard for me to write.
00:26:07I've really missed you.
00:26:09I kept hoping you'd stop being afraid of your feelings.
00:26:12Change your mind and come find me, but you didn't.
00:26:17Brace yourself for a shock.
00:26:20When I asked you to marry me, I didn't tell you everything.
00:26:23I knew I was pregnant, but I also knew about your medieval sense of honor.
00:26:28You would have said yes, and it would have been for the wrong reason.
00:26:33How could you not mail this, Mother?
00:26:35Keep reading.
00:26:38Dumb me.
00:26:38I never planned on dying.
00:26:41It's going to be a boy.
00:26:44My family will see to it that he gets a good home.
00:26:46But I've always believed if you had given marriage a chance,
00:26:49we could have made an incredible life together.
00:26:52And you'd have been a wonderful father.
00:26:55Now I am leaving you the option.
00:26:57You can let my family know your decision.
00:27:00You made me perfectly happy for a long time.
00:27:04Loving you still gives me profound joy.
00:27:07Peace.
00:27:11What in God's name were you thinking?
00:27:14I know who Mason Whitney is.
00:27:17He's a corporate shark.
00:27:19He's a rich opportunist.
00:27:21Oh, please.
00:27:21He hurt Sherry.
00:27:24He never tried to find her.
00:27:27And she died.
00:27:32She died trying to bring that baby into the world he did not deserve to know.
00:27:45And what about you?
00:27:48You belonged with Kevin.
00:27:51By the time I read that letter, you were already his mother.
00:27:54And you loved him so much, Chris.
00:28:01It was the right thing for that little boy and for you.
00:28:07I believed it then, and I believe it now.
00:28:13What if you hadn't survived your stroke?
00:28:20No, whatever if now the truth.
00:28:30No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:28:51No, no, no, no, no.
00:29:19Sorry I'm late, Will.
00:29:20Oh, thanks.
00:29:21I'll see you when I get back.
00:29:22I hate to make you speed to the airport.
00:29:24No problem.
00:29:25Picked up your mail when I packed your bags.
00:29:26Thanks a lot.
00:29:29Surprise.
00:29:31Oh, make me a happy guy.
00:29:32Tell me you're coming with me.
00:29:33You know I'd come if I could.
00:29:35Problem is, I'm indispensable.
00:29:37Just not to you.
00:29:39You don't know how lucky you are.
00:29:41I'll probably take terrible advantage of you.
00:29:43Say the word, I'll take my chances.
00:29:47So how'd you find Will?
00:29:48You forget.
00:29:50I'm very resourceful.
00:29:51No, no, I don't forget.
00:30:02What is it?
00:30:12Mason.
00:30:28Kevin?
00:30:29I'll get it.
00:30:30Let's see who it is first.
00:30:33Okay.
00:30:39Who is it?
00:30:41Mason Whitney.
00:30:48Hi.
00:30:49I bet you're Kevin.
00:30:51Yep.
00:30:53Nice to meet you.
00:30:55I better go get my mom.
00:30:57Could you wait a minute, buddy?
00:31:00Yeah, but I can't open the screen.
00:31:02That's okay.
00:31:04You're a pretty big guy for seven years old, aren't you?
00:31:07More medium, I think.
00:31:09Oh, medium.
00:31:12Chris.
00:31:15Mason Whitney is downstairs.
00:31:17What?
00:31:19Are you sure?
00:31:20Yes.
00:31:22You look like you're having a sad feeling.
00:31:26You look like you're having a sad feeling.
00:31:28Yeah, you are.
00:31:30I was just thinking about somebody.
00:31:34You remind me of her.
00:31:36She had hair and eyes just like yours.
00:31:39I'm supposed to look like my first mom.
00:31:41She's dead.
00:31:43Yeah, I know.
00:31:44I knew her.
00:31:46So where's your dad?
00:31:48I don't get one.
00:31:50Why not?
00:31:51Sometimes you don't.
00:31:53Would you like a dad?
00:31:55Of course.
00:31:56Can I help you?
00:31:59He's her.
00:32:02His face.
00:32:03It's Sherry's.
00:32:04He's Mason.
00:32:09Kevin, go upstairs.
00:32:11But, Mom...
00:32:12Right now, please.
00:32:14Can I come in?
00:32:27I got the letter yesterday.
00:32:29Postmark Denver.
00:32:30Three days ago.
00:32:31Yes, I'm sorry.
00:32:32It was a miscommunication.
00:32:34Well, why now?
00:32:35Because I called?
00:32:36Because you thought I'd figure it out?
00:32:38No, because I only found the letter three days ago.
00:32:41Let's leave it at that.
00:32:45Why did you come here?
00:32:47Well, what did you expect me to do?
00:32:49Well, not this.
00:32:51Well, then why send the letter?
00:32:53Because once I found the letter, I thought it was the honorable thing to do.
00:32:57Look, you adopted Kevin.
00:32:58You're his mother.
00:33:00I'm not here to mess with that.
00:33:05But I do want to provide for him.
00:33:07Well, I've been taking care of him, and we're fine.
00:33:10What, by selling Sherry's paintings?
00:33:13How do you know about that?
00:33:14I saw one in a gallery.
00:33:15That's how I found you here in the first place.
00:33:19I know a lot, Miss Winslow.
00:33:21I know you quit a promising career.
00:33:23When Kevin was born, you freelance at home.
00:33:26Your mother had a stroke 18 months ago.
00:33:29That's put quite a financial burden on the family.
00:33:32You make about...
00:33:33I know what I make.
00:33:35Listen, I'm on a deadline right now.
00:33:37If I need anything, Mr. Whitney, I have your address in Sacramento.
00:33:40I'll drop you a note.
00:33:41Wait a minute.
00:33:55Miss Winslow.
00:33:58I thought she'd be back in Sacramento.
00:34:01This isn't a whim.
00:34:05Kevin's trust account.
00:34:06You can draw whatever you need to cover his expenses.
00:34:08My local attorney's name and address.
00:34:11Draw up an itemized list of any previous expenses.
00:34:14Some of you'll have to estimate.
00:34:15Now, slow down.
00:34:16You can't make up for seven years in five minutes.
00:34:19I'll see to it that you're reimbursed with interest.
00:34:21I told you, I don't want your money.
00:34:23And I'd like to set up some regular schedules to see Kevin.
00:34:27Now, wait a minute.
00:34:28Don't you want your son to have a father?
00:34:30Well, you know, that's a very dramatic word.
00:34:32I love the way it catches in your throat.
00:34:34And biology aside, you're not Kevin's father.
00:34:37He can't imagine you.
00:34:38He doesn't even know that you exist.
00:34:40Sherry loved me.
00:34:42You read the letter.
00:34:44She wasn't the greatest judge of men, from what I can gather.
00:34:47You didn't exactly move heaven and earth to find her, did you?
00:34:50I didn't know there was a baby.
00:34:52She knew I didn't want children.
00:34:54Then I don't get it.
00:34:55What are you doing here?
00:34:56I don't see why you're so threatened.
00:34:58You don't?
00:34:59No.
00:35:00And after this week, I'm going to stay here in Denver and...
00:35:02I don't think that Kevin would like that.
00:35:03In fact, I know that I definitely wouldn't.
00:35:06I'm growing less concerned with what you think, Miss Winslow.
00:35:09I might be a tad more open to this if I thought that you at least cared about how Kevin
00:35:13feels.
00:35:14Sherry loved you, and I'm trying very hard to respect that.
00:35:19You know, I'm not suggesting that Kevin's not yours, but the fact remains he's also mine.
00:35:24Well, I don't happen to see it that way.
00:35:25I'd like to see him this Saturday morning.
00:35:29I'll limit my preliminary visits to two hours once a week.
00:35:33I guess I'm supposed to be shaking in my boots?
00:35:35No, you're supposed to be fair.
00:35:36Well, who are you to dictate to me what's fair?
00:35:38You have my number.
00:35:40Oh, boy, do I ever...
00:35:48So he shows up barking orders, and you're telling me to cooperate?
00:35:51I'm telling you, if you don't, my experience has taught me that he'll take you to court.
00:35:55He's a powerful man.
00:35:57Is there any doubt in your mind that he's Kevin's father?
00:36:01No.
00:36:03Well, they can demand a lot more than two hours a week, and he may very well get it.
00:36:07Your mother deliberately withheld a letter that not only establishes paternity,
00:36:11but clearly states that Sherry wanted Mason Whitney to raise Kevin.
00:36:15No, she gave him an option, that's all.
00:36:18Suppose his lawyers convince the court that you purposely did not send that letter.
00:36:23Your adoption is permanent,
00:36:25but that doesn't mean Mason can't make a hell of a case for joint custody.
00:36:30Joint custody? Can he get that?
00:36:33Look, just don't let it get that far.
00:36:37All right, he wants his visit, he gets his visit, but I'm going with him.
00:36:42I'll see what I can do.
00:36:48We're going to the park tomorrow.
00:36:50With Molly and Zoe?
00:36:53Not this time.
00:36:55Mason's coming with us.
00:36:58You remember him?
00:36:59Yeah.
00:37:02That's kind of weird, though.
00:37:04What is that?
00:37:06You hated him.
00:37:07Well, no, I didn't.
00:37:08He just surprised your mother, Kevin.
00:37:12Then how come we're going?
00:37:13Is this a date or something?
00:37:16Oh, no.
00:37:19Then how come?
00:37:24He, um,
00:37:25he wants to spend some time with you,
00:37:27get to know you better.
00:37:32Mason, witness your father, Kevin.
00:37:36Really?
00:37:38Really.
00:37:40Now I know why he was almost crying.
00:37:42He was so glad to see me.
00:37:46That's right.
00:37:47I never even knew I had a dad.
00:37:50He was in Sacramento.
00:37:51You still could have told me.
00:37:55Didn't know where he was.
00:37:57Oh.
00:37:59And he's taking me to the park?
00:38:01That's right.
00:38:03Does he know I'm not a baby and I don't go on swings and stuff?
00:38:07You can tell him that yourself.
00:38:10Cool.
00:38:12He was nice.
00:38:15Wow.
00:38:16Dad.
00:38:25So, it was a mistake?
00:38:27Yep.
00:38:28You see, uh,
00:38:29Sherry didn't tell me she was gonna have a baby.
00:38:31Why not?
00:38:32Well, I don't know.
00:38:33Maybe she thought I'd be mad.
00:38:34Are you?
00:38:36No.
00:38:36When I heard about it,
00:38:37I went straight to the airport
00:38:38and they said,
00:38:39we don't have a plane to Denver tonight.
00:38:41And I said,
00:38:41well, you better find me one.
00:38:44And what'd they find?
00:38:45They found a 400-seater.
00:38:47I was the only one on it,
00:38:48except for the pilot.
00:38:49He called it the Kevin Special.
00:38:51No way.
00:38:52Honest.
00:38:53This okay?
00:38:55Fine.
00:39:04This is a stethosaurus.
00:39:06Yeah, what's this?
00:39:08Brachiosaurus.
00:39:09Right.
00:39:12Mom, look.
00:39:14Watch out, Kevin.
00:39:15Be careful.
00:39:16They're plastic.
00:39:19Kevin doesn't play with war toys.
00:39:20Oh, give me a break.
00:39:22You think that's funny?
00:39:23No, I think it's very politically correct.
00:39:27Why don't you and I
00:39:28have this conversation a little later?
00:39:31Kevin, let's go.
00:39:33Come on.
00:39:34Come on.
00:39:58Kevin.
00:40:02Here.
00:40:03These are for you.
00:40:06Sorry, Kevin.
00:40:08You can't accept them.
00:40:12Why don't you let Kevin speak for himself?
00:40:16Kevin, go inside.
00:40:19I'm sorry, son.
00:40:22I wanted you to have a nice day.
00:40:24I had a nice day.
00:40:28Kevin?
00:40:32It's all right to say thank you.
00:40:36Thanks.
00:40:37Thanks a lot.
00:40:41A little rational, don't you think?
00:40:44They're just toys.
00:40:45There's no such thing as just.
00:40:47Everything you do, everything you say has an impact on a child.
00:40:51So I've heard.
00:40:53Don't you patronize me. You were way out of line.
00:40:56I can't just allow some stranger to show up and screw up his values.
00:40:59If I'm a stranger to that boy, it's because you and your family conspired to make it that way.
00:41:03You deliberately hid him from me, and then when I tried to reach out,
00:41:06you made it your personal mission to interfere.
00:41:09I wonder Sherry never told you that she was pregnant.
00:41:11You know what?
00:41:12I'm going to let the legal system decide how to deal with this.
00:41:15Are you threatening me?
00:41:16I don't threaten, lady.
00:41:18I'm going to drag you through every court in this country.
00:41:20I'll prove you denied my right to be his father, and I'll get custody.
00:41:24Believe me, I'll get custody.
00:41:29Come on, let's play.
00:41:35So, what are you going to do?
00:41:36Get here, kick it to me.
00:41:38Nothing.
00:41:40I called his room, and he checked out.
00:41:41All right, go back to Sacramento.
00:41:44This is Mason's fad of the month.
00:41:45He'll get tired of wanting to play daddy and move on to something else.
00:41:48You don't think he's serious?
00:41:49No, I think he just wants to brag about his son with his friends at the racket club.
00:41:53How'd he know that?
00:41:54Well, according to Fortune magazine, Mason Whitney is worth millions.
00:41:59Everything's about power and ego with those guys.
00:42:03Excuse me.
00:42:04Excuse me.
00:42:14Christine Winslow?
00:42:15That's right.
00:42:16Hi.
00:42:16We need you to sign this, please.
00:42:18What is it?
00:42:19It's a court order, ma'am.
00:42:37Walter Mason Whitney shall be entitled to no less than two unsupervised visits with Kevin
00:42:43William Winslow, pending full hearing on paternity and custody of above-mentioned child within
00:42:48ten business days.
00:42:49Custody?
00:42:51What did I do?
00:42:56I don't see why I have to go.
00:42:58So you can give Mason a chance.
00:43:00I already did.
00:43:01And you had a good time.
00:43:03But you were with me.
00:43:05Do you think I'd let him take you?
00:43:07I didn't think he could take good care of you.
00:43:09No.
00:43:10Okay, then.
00:43:13Call me now.
00:43:14I already did.
00:43:17I already did.
00:43:26Did you have to get a court order?
00:43:28Apparently so.
00:43:30But he doesn't want to go.
00:43:33He'll be fine.
00:43:35You can't force him to love you.
00:43:37He doesn't want this.
00:43:38He's never had it.
00:43:39How would he know?
00:43:43Hiya, pal.
00:43:45Hi.
00:43:47Well, give me five.
00:43:50You're gonna have a good time.
00:43:51Go on.
00:43:55Do you like the Rockies, Kevin?
00:43:58No kidding.
00:43:59Walker's on his street.
00:44:00I know.
00:44:02He'll be back before bedtime.
00:44:04I don't have to be, do I, Mom?
00:44:07Just let me know.
00:44:10Here.
00:44:12You know, you don't have to give me presents every time.
00:44:16I mean, it can get expensive.
00:44:18Oh.
00:44:38Zoe's lucky, you know.
00:44:41Why's that?
00:44:42She has her mom and her dad right there.
00:44:46Well, there are all kinds of families, Kevin.
00:44:48I know, but isn't there anyone you want to marry?
00:44:52Nobody that I love enough.
00:44:54Maybe you're too picky.
00:44:57Maybe.
00:44:59We're pretty terrific, aren't we?
00:45:01Yeah.
00:45:02Night.
00:45:04Good night.
00:45:06Love you.
00:45:07Love you, too.
00:45:24This is a travesty.
00:45:25Well, if you could have the same conversation...
00:45:27Dana, can you just wait until we get back?
00:45:28I haven't had them for Christmas in three years.
00:45:30And the one time you did have them, Robbie came home with 103 degrees.
00:45:32Sir, can you please instruct her client?
00:45:34I am not his client.
00:45:35Not anymore.
00:45:35Not after this.
00:45:36How much are you paying him?
00:45:37I could get a restraining order.
00:45:38Would you like that?
00:45:39They're my children.
00:45:41Damn you.
00:45:48I am sorry.
00:45:52You must be Kevin.
00:45:55Why, don't you look dapper.
00:45:57It was Teddy's.
00:45:58He's bigger than me, so I get to keep it.
00:46:00How lucky you.
00:46:03I've asked you all to come here today without your lawyers.
00:46:07I'm hoping we can resolve this quickly.
00:46:11Without acrimony.
00:46:17Why don't you come in?
00:46:19On myself?
00:46:21Yeah.
00:46:21Your mom and dad can wait right here.
00:46:23You and I have a lot to talk about.
00:46:49Kevin means everything in the world to me.
00:46:52I understand that.
00:46:56You know he was premature.
00:47:00Did you know he wasn't expected to live?
00:47:03Yes.
00:47:05Six surgeries in the first year.
00:47:08You didn't even want a healthy child.
00:47:09I can't imagine you'd have wanted a sick one.
00:47:12Well, I can see I failed your character, Testy, before I had a chance to take it.
00:47:18I love Sherry, but I was pushing my business.
00:47:24I didn't think I could give a family the time or attention that they deserved.
00:47:29But I want Kevin to understand that I'm here, whether he likes me or not.
00:47:34And if it takes him 20 years to adjust, he's going to know he's got a father who gives a
00:47:39damn.
00:47:48Hold on a sec.
00:47:51You know, from what I understand, before Kevin landed in your lap, you were no stranger to cell phones and
00:47:59beepers.
00:48:02And you never made a commitment to anybody.
00:48:06Yeah.
00:48:11They'll be out in a minute, Kevin.
00:48:19So, you're each seeking custody.
00:48:22Yes.
00:48:25Well, there's usually two options in a case like this.
00:48:28I could give one of you the school year, the other vacations.
00:48:31Or I could rule in favor of six months here with you, Miss Winslow, and six months in California with
00:48:35you, sir.
00:48:37That isn't acceptable at all.
00:48:39But Kevin shouldn't be uprooted and dragged back and forth.
00:48:42No one's asked for Kevin to be dragged anywhere.
00:48:44I'm his father.
00:48:45His mother wanted him to be with me all the time.
00:48:47You can see for yourself in her letter.
00:48:49I've read the letter, Mr. Whitney.
00:48:51You have a very strong case.
00:48:52Frankly, so does Miss Winslow.
00:48:55I'm trying to play Solomon here.
00:48:58Kevin isn't at all interested in split custody, and I'm inclined to agree with him.
00:49:02He knows exactly how he'd like to settle this.
00:49:04He does?
00:49:09He wants you to get married.
00:49:13Married?
00:49:14He went so far as to ask if I could throw you in jail, Mr. Whitney, if you refused.
00:49:21You mean he actually thinks that we should live together?
00:49:24Oh, he was quite clear.
00:49:25He said married.
00:49:27Well, I hope you told him how ludicrous that was.
00:49:29Trust me, Your Honor, ma'am, we're not really romantically involved.
00:49:36I am aware of that, Mr. Whitney.
00:49:38But it wasn't so long ago that men and women took a common-sense approach to marriage.
00:49:44It was a legal and spiritual friendship.
00:49:47Couples didn't feel they had to be Romeo and Juliet.
00:49:50Just two people committed to making a secure life for each other and their children.
00:49:54Well, we've come a long way since then.
00:49:56Oh, we certainly have.
00:49:58Nowadays, you people are running to the altar with stars in your eyes,
00:50:01expecting violins for the rest of your lives.
00:50:03And when the music stops, you turn on each other.
00:50:06My God, do you turn on each other.
00:50:12I cannot order you to do such a thing.
00:50:17But at least you'd have realistic expectations.
00:50:19You could give a nice little boy a happy home.
00:50:23Marriages would have been based on a lot less than that.
00:50:25We don't even live in the same city.
00:50:27I mentioned that.
00:50:29He seems to think his mother's freelance advertising business
00:50:31wouldn't suffer from being in Sacramento.
00:50:34He mentioned the Internet, e-mail, fax machines.
00:50:44I guess I just don't think this is funny.
00:50:49Your Honor, I would give up my life for Kevin.
00:50:52But this is completely ridiculous.
00:50:54And I would give up every cent I've ever made for him.
00:50:59But she's right.
00:51:01Well, if you'd give up your life and you'd give up your fortune,
00:51:04what's so hard about getting married?
00:51:09Look, folks, I'm doing court in about two minutes.
00:51:13I think it should give Kevin's notion some serious consideration.
00:51:17He sees this as the best of all possible worlds.
00:51:21And I'm going to be making my decision before we leave this room today.
00:51:24Anyway, one of you could end up a very big loser.
00:51:45Well, she's not going to go for joint custody.
00:51:50I know.
00:51:51I mean, even living together, even men...
00:51:54You know, that would be like lying.
00:51:55Send him all the wrong messages.
00:51:57Oh, please, spare me the family values.
00:52:00Well, this whole thing's absurd.
00:52:02Thanks a lot.
00:52:05You're not so sure you're going to win this, are you?
00:52:08Well, I'll appeal till I do.
00:52:10You're not so sure you're going to win either, are you?
00:52:13Well, matcha.
00:52:14Peel for appeal.
00:52:15Good, then I'll meet you in court.
00:52:16Fine.
00:52:16Fine.
00:52:22I don't know.
00:52:25You think we could live under one roof if we had separate quarters?
00:52:28I mean, you know, maybe we could make some kind of arrangement.
00:52:34We couldn't even make it through one afternoon in the park.
00:52:37Yeah, you're right, yeah.
00:52:41Forget that.
00:52:45I mean, the trick is to come up with something very clear in the beginning, you know?
00:52:51So we know what to expect from each other, like the judge said.
00:52:57You're not seriously considering...
00:52:59Oh, no, no, no, of course not.
00:53:00But you've got to admit, it is logical.
00:53:03I mean, my house is big.
00:53:05You can have complete privacy.
00:53:08A suite, really.
00:53:09There's a sitting room, a bedroom, an office.
00:53:14And we never have to see each other.
00:53:15And there's a great room for Kevin in the yard.
00:53:17It's wonderful.
00:53:20Just the way nobody loses.
00:53:26I'd never take your money.
00:53:28No, I'd only help with Kevin.
00:53:30Help, that's the operative word.
00:53:32Absolutely, help.
00:53:35And I'd want a prenuptial agreement.
00:53:38Why?
00:53:39You don't have anything?
00:53:40I'd want to be sure that you didn't think that I want anything either.
00:53:43Oh.
00:53:45I suppose it...
00:53:47It would be best for him, and that's the bottom line, isn't it?
00:53:51Mm-hmm.
00:53:52Yep.
00:53:53If we could make this work, he'd...
00:53:56He'd have a real family.
00:53:58And if we couldn't make it work, who could?
00:54:00We're both professionals.
00:54:01We're highly motivated.
00:54:03We're successful negotiators.
00:54:05And like the judge said, for Kevin...
00:54:07Hey, it's the best of all worlds.
00:54:18I just...
00:54:19I just don't know if I could do this.
00:54:28Are you out of your mind?
00:54:30I hope not.
00:54:31You can't make a decision like this in five minutes.
00:54:35It wasn't five minutes.
00:54:35It was more like 20.
00:54:40What if he won't go through with it?
00:54:42Then that would mean he has a little more sense than you do.
00:54:45Mother, you're just making things worse.
00:54:47You think I know if I'm doing the right thing?
00:54:49Well, I don't.
00:54:49So why can't you be more supportive?
00:54:51Oh, my God!
00:54:53What's going on?
00:54:55I'm getting married.
00:54:57What?
00:54:58You heard me.
00:54:59And don't try to change my mind.
00:55:01To him?
00:55:01Yes.
00:55:02My God.
00:55:04That's what I said.
00:55:06But you're not in love with him.
00:55:09Well, that has nothing to do with it.
00:55:15How do I look?
00:55:18You look like you're going to be making the biggest mistake of your life.
00:55:22Thanks a lot.
00:55:26Well, are you coming?
00:55:39May I have the ring, please?
00:56:06With the power vested in me by the state of Colorado, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
00:56:11And child.
00:56:14Believe me when I say I think you're doing the right thing.
00:56:25Good idea, Kevin.
00:56:27Yeah.
00:56:28It is.
00:56:32Now, you may kiss the bride.
00:56:49Well...
00:56:57A marriage of convenience.
00:57:02Who are you?
00:57:03The Tsar of Russia?
00:57:04I know it sounds weird.
00:57:06Weird?
00:57:08No, weird is not the word that comes to mind.
00:57:11I mean, one minute you're going to steamroll her with the legal system and the next you're married to her.
00:57:15Well, it's not going to change anything.
00:57:17I mean, you and I have an adult relationship.
00:57:20And Chris and I have agreed that we can date as long as we don't bring anybody home.
00:57:26Mason, do you have any idea how outlandish this sounds?
00:57:31Well, I guess it does, but...
00:57:33I mean, could you not have just moved in together?
00:57:37Well, that wasn't the honest thing to do.
00:57:39I think being married matters to kids.
00:57:42Right.
00:57:44Man, let me get this straight.
00:57:46You and I are supposed to continue to date while everyone knows that you have a wife and child at
00:57:51home.
00:57:52You never talked about being married.
00:57:54You like your independence.
00:57:56I'm not sure I understand why you're so upset.
00:57:58I travel, you travel, we...
00:58:01We play by your rules.
00:58:04We always have.
00:58:06Well, I'm sorry, Elizabeth.
00:58:14We have the Ascot ball coming up.
00:58:17Yeah.
00:58:18We're still on the invitations as co-chairs, and everyone expects us to be there together.
00:58:24After that, I don't want to see you again, unless it's in a big crowd, in broad daylight.
00:58:32Now, if you'll excuse me.
00:59:02Did they let you ride your bike here?
00:59:05Sure.
00:59:07Sure.
00:59:18Hey, Mom, there's the moving truck.
00:59:20They're here before us.
00:59:45I didn't know my dad was so rich.
00:59:47I mean, it's too big.
00:59:50Hey, you have all your own things.
00:59:52I'll make your room just the way you want it.
00:59:54Exactly like at home.
01:00:02Hello.
01:00:03You made good time.
01:00:04Hey, Kevin, I'm Will.
01:00:05Hi.
01:00:06Come on in.
01:00:07Like they say, home sweet home.
01:00:11Please take the bags to the rooms, please.
01:00:18So I lied.
01:00:19It's not exactly like home.
01:00:23You made it.
01:00:34Hey, Dad.
01:00:36How was the trip?
01:00:37I was fine.
01:00:39Will, why don't you take Kevin outside to meet Twister?
01:00:43Who's Twister?
01:00:43You'll see.
01:00:45Come on.
01:00:57Oh, wow.
01:00:58A pony.
01:01:03I brought you something, too.
01:01:05What for?
01:01:07Uh, well, just to say welcome, I guess.
01:01:15So, Jibway.
01:01:18I know.
01:01:19The store said it was an authentic reproduction.
01:01:22Isn't that an oxymoron?
01:01:25So it's very thoughtful of you.
01:01:27Yeah, well, that's me.
01:01:29Listen, about the pony.
01:01:31Yeah, yeah.
01:01:31He loves it, doesn't he?
01:01:33I filled out an application to Silver Oaks.
01:01:36I don't think there'd be a problem for him to get in.
01:01:40Kevin doesn't go to a private school.
01:01:41Well, I know, but not in Denver.
01:01:43It's different here.
01:01:44It's overcrowded, understaffed.
01:01:46No.
01:01:47We don't have a choice in this city.
01:01:49I have a choice.
01:01:50He stays in public school.
01:01:52I volunteer, you volunteer.
01:01:54That way, his class won't be so understaffed.
01:01:57The reason the schools are in such bad shape is because parents like us take our kids out.
01:02:00I won't do it.
01:02:02It's charming.
01:02:03This is about Kevin's education, and you're busy saving the damn school system.
01:02:07We'll discuss this later.
01:02:09Oh, we will?
01:02:10I don't think so.
01:02:12I'm going to Taiwan on the 20th.
01:02:14Maybe we can have a rational conversation when I get back.
01:02:19I presume you'll stay in touch while you're in Taiwan.
01:02:21I mean, if you're to be a real part of his life, he'll need more than a few hours with
01:02:25you a week.
01:02:26Give me a little credit.
01:02:27I did, but I didn't think I needed to tell you not to buy him a pony.
01:02:32Kevin is not spoiled.
01:02:33He does chores, he saves up for special things, and I want it to stay that way.
01:02:37Maybe I ought to go upstairs and come back down again.
01:02:40Not a bad idea.
01:02:57Hey, good morning.
01:02:59You find everything?
01:03:00We did, thank you.
01:03:02Yeah, one thing, though.
01:03:04Your mom doesn't let you have sugar cereal.
01:03:06How'd you know that?
01:03:08Just a lucky guess.
01:03:10Hey, what would you like to do today?
01:03:12I'm not going into the office till after lunch.
01:03:14Do anything you want to do in Sacramento.
01:03:16Anything you want.
01:03:17What do you say?
01:03:18I say rollerblading.
01:03:20What?
01:03:21Kevin, your father doesn't know how to rollerblade.
01:03:24No, I can do it.
01:03:24I'm a quick study.
01:03:26Can Mom come, too?
01:03:27She's a great rollerblader.
01:03:29Yeah, sure.
01:03:30I think he'd prefer to have a guy's day.
01:03:33No, he wouldn't.
01:03:34No, it's cool.
01:03:38Well, just for an hour.
01:03:47Have you been having fun yet?
01:03:52Oh, you're not buckled up right.
01:03:59Have you ever skated?
01:04:01Skated?
01:04:02Yeah, back in 68.
01:04:05You have your wrist guards on the wrong way around.
01:04:07Hmm?
01:04:08Oh.
01:04:30You're a good sport, Mason.
01:04:35I'll give you that.
01:04:37But I'll deny it if you ever tell anyone I complimented you.
01:04:39I wouldn't dare.
01:04:43Let's get you up.
01:04:44Hmm?
01:04:45Nice and easy.
01:04:47Easy.
01:04:49Get your balance.
01:04:51Push off with your back foot.
01:04:52Lean forward.
01:04:53That's it.
01:04:54Keep going.
01:04:55Hey, Dad.
01:04:56Hey.
01:04:59Like this.
01:05:04Oh, I get it.
01:05:05Kevin, stay where I can see you.
01:05:09You go ahead.
01:05:10I'll catch up.
01:05:10You sure?
01:05:13Yeah.
01:05:16Enjoy yourself.
01:05:19I am.
01:05:24You know what?
01:05:26What?
01:05:27I'm really glad you're here.
01:05:30Me too.
01:05:31Aren't you, Mom?
01:05:33Aren't I what?
01:05:35I'm glad we're here.
01:05:37I have fewer.
01:05:41Good night, buddy.
01:05:44Yeah.
01:05:45I like it when you call me that too.
01:05:47Buddy.
01:05:49Buddy.
01:05:57He made me floss.
01:06:00I didn't tell him I hate to.
01:06:02Good for you.
01:06:10He's a great kid.
01:06:13I think so.
01:06:15You've done a terrific job.
01:06:20I only hope I don't screw it up.
01:06:22Hey, you got into floss.
01:06:23It's more than I could do.
01:06:27You want to watch a movie sometime?
01:06:30I mean, after he's in bed.
01:06:32I got a lot of tapes.
01:06:35I don't know.
01:06:39Yeah, probably a bad idea.
01:06:42Well, I didn't say that.
01:06:43Yeah, but you're probably thinking it.
01:06:46And you're probably right.
01:06:56Tell Murray I expect to have the coffee to him by Friday.
01:06:59I'll load him the specs and overnight the elements.
01:07:01There won't be any lag time.
01:07:03Well, tell him not to have such long lunches.
01:07:05I'll speak to you later.
01:07:15I'll speak to you later.
01:07:18Oh, my God.
01:07:22Hi, Bella.
01:07:23Oh, hi, sweetheart.
01:07:25Give me a hug.
01:07:26How are you?
01:07:27Good.
01:07:29Wow, this is amazing.
01:07:33Are you having fun?
01:07:34Yeah.
01:07:48Robby!
01:07:49Hey, Kev.
01:07:50I want to show my dad your gerbos.
01:07:52Yeah, sure.
01:07:56That one's Oscar.
01:07:58Guess what the alum's name is.
01:08:03Couldn't be Felix.
01:08:05No, it's Meyer.
01:08:08You get it?
01:08:08I get it.
01:08:09Oscar Meyer?
01:08:10Uh-huh.
01:08:12We got to go.
01:08:13See you, Zai.
01:08:16Well, you got to go, buddy.
01:08:18Don't.
01:08:20Kiss me, okay?
01:08:21I wouldn't do that.
01:08:23So five me.
01:08:26All right.
01:08:27You have a good day.
01:08:28See ya.
01:08:28See ya.
01:08:35So far, 200% checks and reservations
01:08:39and another 40 have just sent checks.
01:08:42All I know is the hotel needs a final figure
01:08:44a couple of days before.
01:08:46So maybe we ought to start doing phone follow-ups
01:08:48tomorrow instead of Thursday.
01:08:49Mm-hmm.
01:08:50Oh, I almost forgot.
01:08:53Jerry Irwin from Silver Oaks called
01:08:55and they were trying to feel out
01:08:57how much they could rely on from you this year.
01:08:59Maybe nothing.
01:09:01Why not?
01:09:02Well, Kevin's not going to Silver Oaks.
01:09:05But it's the best school in the city.
01:09:07Yeah, well, Kevin's a different kind of kid.
01:09:10Chris thinks that he'll never be into Cotillion
01:09:12and field hockey or whatever the hell they do there.
01:09:16She doesn't.
01:09:19So what's the alternative?
01:09:22Public school.
01:09:26You're really getting off on this, aren't you?
01:09:30Maybe.
01:09:35I miss you.
01:09:39You know, I've thought a lot about what you said
01:09:41and I think I would like to try this dating thing for a while.
01:09:49No reason you can't stay over every so often.
01:09:52I wouldn't do that, Elizabeth.
01:09:55Listen, it's one thing when I have to go away on business.
01:09:59It's another for Kevin to ask me where I've been
01:10:01when I can't tell him the truth.
01:10:14You know, I plan to dazzle you with fancy footwork at the ball.
01:10:21And more.
01:10:33Hi, it's Chris.
01:10:35Hi.
01:10:36Come on in.
01:10:42Lonsard?
01:10:43Yeah.
01:10:45It keeps me centered.
01:10:49You have to eat.
01:10:51It wasn't so bad.
01:10:52Sometimes I even amaze myself.
01:10:54Oh, and modest too, huh?
01:10:57Thanks.
01:11:00It is a little strange eating dinner downstairs
01:11:02knowing that you're up here all by yourself.
01:11:05Is that a problem for you?
01:11:07Well, I wasn't going to say anything,
01:11:09but it does feel a little awkward.
01:11:11I was wondering if you'd mind if Kevin came up here
01:11:13to eat with me once in a while.
01:11:16Well, I bet you'd prefer it if you came downstairs with us.
01:11:20I think that feels just a little too hubby-wifey.
01:11:23Don't you?
01:11:24Kind of like watching a movie together?
01:11:29Touche.
01:11:31Well, have a nice trip.
01:11:34Thanks.
01:11:34Oh, Chris.
01:11:37I'm going to call him from Taiwan.
01:11:40Every day.
01:11:45Thanks.
01:12:04So when are you coming back?
01:12:06Oh, next Saturday.
01:12:08But you save Sunday for me, will you?
01:12:10Okay.
01:12:12Maybe you and me and Mom can go to the movies or something.
01:12:15The movies?
01:12:16Yeah.
01:12:17Yeah.
01:12:18Maybe.
01:12:29What's an ascot ball?
01:12:31Ascot ball?
01:12:33Well, it's a very big party.
01:12:36We're dancing.
01:12:41Like in Cinderella?
01:12:43Yeah, but there's not a lot of princes hanging out.
01:12:46I got to run, pal.
01:12:48I'll call you tomorrow, okay?
01:12:52Okay.
01:13:06Almost bedtime.
01:13:09Want to read your lunche again?
01:13:11That sounds good.
01:13:16What's this?
01:13:18Your invitation to the ball Saturday night.
01:13:20Where'd you get this?
01:13:21From Dad.
01:13:23It's for you.
01:13:29I'll go get you, Munchie.
01:13:48Mason would be mortified if he knew you were going to show up in a used gown.
01:13:52They're not used.
01:13:54They're previously driven.
01:13:55Christine, this is not a joke.
01:13:58Look, I haven't bought an evening gown since Reagan was in the White House.
01:14:01This is what I can afford.
01:14:05Well, passable.
01:14:07But just barely.
01:14:11I know.
01:14:13Something with a little more panache.
01:14:16You're right.
01:14:19Chris?
01:14:21You do want to go, don't you?
01:14:27Yes, very much.
01:14:39Wow, you look beautiful.
01:14:41Thanks.
01:14:43Well, if your dad doesn't come pretty soon, I may have to go to the party with you.
01:14:47Nah.
01:14:58Hello?
01:15:00Oh, yes, Mason.
01:15:02Of course she's here.
01:15:03She's dressing.
01:15:05Well, don't bother her.
01:15:06My plane was late.
01:15:08I'm going straight to the hotel.
01:15:10All right.
01:15:10I'll tell her.
01:15:12Thanks.
01:15:14Mason, have a lovely evening.
01:15:17I will.
01:15:18Good night.
01:15:19Good night.
01:15:22Chris?
01:15:24Mason called.
01:15:25His plane just got in.
01:15:27He's going right to the ball.
01:15:29You'll have to meet him there.
01:15:30Oh, finally.
01:15:31I was beginning to wonder.
01:15:32Oh.
01:15:34You look so beautiful.
01:15:38Really?
01:15:39I already told her.
01:15:41She doesn't believe me either.
01:16:01Good evening.
01:16:04Can you direct me to the baller?
01:16:06Um, second level.
01:16:07But the Ascot ball is there this evening.
01:16:09I know.
01:16:27May I help you?
01:16:28I'm meeting my husband.
01:16:29May I see your invitation?
01:16:31Oh, I didn't bring it.
01:16:34Perhaps you have the wrong hotel or the wrong room.
01:16:37May I have your name?
01:16:39Whitney.
01:16:40Mason Whitney.
01:16:42Whitney.
01:17:01Are you Miss Fenway?
01:17:02Are you Miss Fenway?
01:17:03No.
01:17:03I'm Mrs. Whitney.
01:17:06Excuse me.
01:17:07I'll find her myself.
01:17:22I don't know who that is, but I'd be dying to turn up at this weight contrast I've had for
01:17:26years.
01:17:27A woman with a death wish.
01:17:31Chris.
01:17:33What?
01:17:33It's Chris.
01:17:37Can't.
01:17:38It is.
01:17:43Excuse me.
01:17:47She's in private.
01:17:56Some dress code you forgot to mention.
01:17:58Ask it.
01:17:58My fair lady.
01:17:59I get it now, but it's a little late.
01:18:01What are you doing here?
01:18:03What do you mean?
01:18:04Well, it's not a complex question.
01:18:08Kevin gave me the invitation.
01:18:09He said it was from you.
01:18:11You want it?
01:18:13Well, after you left for Taiwan.
01:18:15Oh, well, well, uh, hi.
01:18:19Christine.
01:18:20I'm Elizabeth.
01:18:21I'll take another glass.
01:18:22I've been hoping to meet you.
01:18:27Oh, I'm sorry.
01:18:29Oh, I'm so sorry.
01:18:36Uh, Kevin.
01:18:37Uh, Kevin, uh, he, he must have.
01:18:41Hurry up.
01:18:43And I'll catch you before she loses your glass slipper.
01:18:51All right, please.
01:19:00Would you get my car, please?
01:19:02Right away.
01:19:04Uh.
01:19:06Uh.
01:19:14Chris.
01:19:16I'm sorry.
01:19:18That was unconscionably rude of me.
01:19:22No, it's not your fault.
01:19:25I think Kevin is determined to get us together.
01:19:29No, you wouldn't do it on purpose.
01:19:31Oh, yes, he would.
01:19:35You think he...
01:19:41I wondered why you never asked me before you left.
01:19:45Our son has very good instincts.
01:19:49Because, uh, I'd like it very much if you'd stay.
01:19:54Please don't be gallant.
01:19:56I'm not.
01:19:56I'm being honest.
01:19:59The lady in red.
01:20:02The lady in red is very beautiful.
01:20:10She's also my wife.
01:20:21She's also my wife.
01:20:44Does this mean you'll teach me how to rollerblade?
01:20:47Mm-hmm.
01:20:48Mm-hmm.
01:20:54Mm-hmm.
01:20:55Go ahead.
01:20:57Leave me at the door.
01:20:58Don't get lost now.
01:21:16Hi.
01:21:17Hi.
01:21:17Hi, Em.
01:21:19Don't say anything.
01:21:21I saw you dancing.
01:21:22It's okay.
01:21:23It's not okay.
01:21:26Mason.
01:21:28We've tried this for a long time.
01:21:30It's never been right for you.
01:21:33You're being very noble.
01:21:36Well.
01:21:40It's always been a long shot.
01:21:46Go take your wife home.
01:21:49She's a knockout.
01:22:12Do you want a drink?
01:22:14No.
01:22:15It's always been a long shot.
01:22:18It's always been a long shot.
01:22:27It's always been a long shot.
01:22:32It's always been a long shot.
01:22:33It's always been a long shot.
01:22:33It's always been a long shot.
01:22:33It's always been a long shot.
01:22:34It's always been a long shot.
01:22:34It's always been a long shot.
01:22:35It's always been a long shot.
01:22:35It's always been a long shot.
01:22:35It's always been a long shot.
01:22:36It's always been a long shot.
01:22:37It's always been a long shot.
01:22:39It's always been a long shot.
01:22:40It's always been a long shot.
01:22:44It's always been a long shot.
01:23:47Mason.
01:23:48My shirt.
01:23:49It fits.
01:23:51It does.
01:23:55It all does.
01:24:02I'm not a substitute for Sherry, am I?
01:24:05I loved her.
01:24:08But I shied away from commitment all my life.
01:24:13Me too until Kevin.
01:24:16No way this is a romantic interlude.
01:24:19It's way past that.
01:24:22I'm willing.
01:24:24To love me?
01:24:27I already do.
01:24:30My life isn't charity balls and chauffeured limousines.
01:24:34Well, you gotta give the Porsche a try.
01:24:40And you?
01:24:43I think I fell for you way back when you vetoed the plastic sword.
01:24:47You are so serious.
01:24:52I'm willing to, Chris.
01:24:58I want you to be my wife.
01:25:02Because?
01:25:05Because I love you very much.
01:25:07But I love you.
01:25:47How much farther?
01:25:50Two miles.
01:25:51Two miles.
01:25:53There's a local saying that if a young boy makes it to the church of the elders,
01:25:57he'll return someday with the one he loves.
01:26:32There's a local saying that if a young boy makes it to the church of the elders,
01:26:35he'll return someday with the one he is God.
01:26:43What happened before?
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