The Seduction

I like looking at you.

I like being looked at.

I have everything in life I want.

I'm completely happy.

You'll recover.

Besides, happiness is just a temporary affliction.

It doesn't last.

Brandon, you're a cynic.

No I'm not.

I'm just old enough to know that just because

you're rich and successful is no reason to be happy.

Let it ring.

Might be important.

Hello.

Hello?

I watched you today.

What?

You look beautiful.

Who was it?

Oh, just an admirer.

Ah, thanks.

Newsroom.

Lisa, we need Jamie in 10 minutes.

Okay, hold on one second.

Jamie, they're calling from the stage.

Thank you Lisa, tell 'em I'll be there in just a minute.

Clear the decks.

Bingo, baby.

Flowers from Brandon?

Nope.

They're from Derek.

I don't know any Derek.

Yes?

Derek, Mrs. Wilson and Ricky are here.

Julie, would you mind taking this session for me, please?

Okay.

Thanks.

The commercial's up in one minute, Jamie, let's move it.

Okay.

Okay, Jamie, a couple things.

Your operator on camera three's not here today,

so be careful, he's a little fuzzy.

What happened to Bill?

Bill will be right back, don't worry.

Great.

Zoom in tighter, camera two.

Okay.

Stand by tape.

Here we go.

Roll tape.

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And now here's Jamie Douglas.

Good evening, I'm Jamie Douglas

and this is the 6:00 report.

At the top of the news is the discovery

of yet another young victim in the so-called

sweetheart murders.

Ricky?

Come on.

Smile for Mom, Ricky.

Ricky.

Come on, smile.

Mrs. Wilson, please.

I don't want to go through this again.

Ricky, smile.

Please, Mrs. Wilson.

Hello, Mrs. Wilson, everything going all right?

How are you, Ricky?

I'm trying to get Ricky to smile.

Oh, I'm sure everything will be just fine.

Julie will get exactly what you want.

I hope so.

If you'll excuse me, can I see you a minute?

- Sure, excuse me. - Mm-hmm.

How can anybody smile with a mother like that?

Look, I'm gonna run out and get a bite to eat.

If you finish up in time, you're welcome to join me.

Give me two seconds.

Newsroom.

May I speak to Jamie Douglas, please?

Hold on one second, please.

Bobby, phone.

They wanna speak to Jamie.

Thanks.

Yes?

Hi, Jamie Douglas please.

I'm sorry, she's on the air.

May I take a message?

Just tell her Derek called.

Is there a number where you can

be reached, Derek?

No, no, just, I'll call back later.

Smells like Jamie's got herself a new boyfriend.

We'll have more on that story about

the disastrous fire in Chicago when we come back,

and Pete Pierce will have the sports

and Frank Bilson will fill us in

on all the weather for this weekend.

Commercial's up.

This is the voice of god, guys.

We're still ahead in the ratings

and I'd like to keep it that way, so let's...

- What? - Phone call.

Derek.

It says Derek called.

I can see that, Derek who?

The same Derek that sent you a bouquet of roses.

Hey come on, Jamie, you can tell me,

who's the new boyfriend?

I don't know anyone named Derek.

You're out, Bobby.

Well he sure seems to know you.

Go on, dig in.

I can't, it's huge.

Oh, come on now, you deserve it.

You know you've been doing a great job.

You really think so?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Mm, it's so good.

I hate it.

Have you ever really liked someone,

even loved someone, and you were afraid to tell them?

Yeah, once.

I had a crush on my college art teacher.

She was a few years older than I was,

but well, it didn't matter, I was so crazy about her.

For years I took every class she taught.

I never spoke to her once.

Why not?

I don't know.

I guess because as long as I didn't say anything

to her she couldn't tell me no.

It was safe.

You mean you never told her?

Nope.

You should've told her.

I know.

Listen, one night if you're not doing anything,

would you like to go see a movie or something?

Oh, I'd love to if things were different, Julie.

You see, there's someone I'm seeing.

Someone I'm going with.

So, tell me, who's the lucky girl?

Just someone I know.

Hi Jamie, this is Robin.

Give me a call when you get home.

Hi honey.

They upped the deadline on my column

so I'm going to have to work late.

I'll try and get there as soon as I can, okay?

Bye.

Hi Jamie.

You don't know me, but my name is Derek.

I've been trying to reach you all day.

Did you like the flowers?

Look, why don't I call you later when you get home.

Maybe we can talk.

Okay?

Hello?

Hi, it's Derek.

Look, I hope you don't think I'm bothering you,

but I really think we should meet.

How did you get this number?

It wasn't very hard.

Who are you?

Well, like I said, you don't know me.

Look, why don't we get together for dinner

and I'll tell you all about myself.

Look, Derek, I'm sure you're a very nice person,

but I don't know you at all, and I don't think

meeting you would be a very good idea.

So I'm gonna hang up now, okay?

Goodbye.

Hello?

Hello Robin, can I come right over?

What's wrong?

I'll tell you when I get there,

just have a strong drink ready, okay?

Thanks.

What rattled your cage?

You get a facial by mail or something?

It's this guy, he keeps calling me.

Following me, watching me all the time.

I haven't the foggiest idea who he is.

Excuse me, honey.