Bad Influence

He's in a meeting, Michael.

Do you know that the third quarter Schedule-47 is gone?

It's 60 million in currency purchases outlined,

and it's gone.

- It was a pleasure. - See you later.

Count on it.

Hey. What's going on?

Schedule-47 is off the computer.

Well, did you check the backup file?

Gone. Both gone.

Geez.

Well, I'm sorry.

I... I... I wish I could help you, Michael.

No, I'm sorry. No, I just can't believe that...

Well, if you didn't get it done in time,

I suppose I can get Howard

to pull me off what I'm doing to give you a hand.

If you really want me to, that is,

but, you know, it doesn't look too good.

You know, the only people that have access to that file

are me and Leslie, Britt and you.

If you're trying to say something,

why don't you just come out and say it?

Oh, Michael, did... did, uh... Did you find it?

No calls, Marie.

Oh, Michael, your um, uh... Michael?

Just can't believe...

Forget it was Thursday?

Oh, Jesus. You scared me.

Sorry.

Are you ready for lunch? I have to get back.

Oh, lunch. Jesus.

- I'm... - You're not gonna cancel?

No, I just have...

Think I should cancel dinner with my parents tomorrow night?

No! No, no, no. No. Of course not.

No, I wanna do that.

- I know they're kind of a drag... - Yeah.

But they have been sweet about the wedding arrangements.

Yeah. Yeah.

Which reminds me, I'm having second thoughts.

You are?

Oh, God, that sounded terrible.

No, I just meant that October might not be good for me.

How's November for you?

Fine. Um, November's fine.

Oh, I'm sorry, sweetie. I didn't mean to scare you.

No. Don't be silly. You didn't scare me.

I absolutely, positively wanna get married.

Mm. This year.

And I absolutely, positively wanna have a baby,

mm, next year.

What is it, Michael?

Oh, my stomach.

I feel like I can't breathe sometimes.

Just a stupid thing.

Do you want me to call my father at the hospital?

I'm f... No, I'm all right.

- Better? - Yeah. Yeah.

Oh, Michael, I know you better than you know yourself,

and I just know these attacks of yours are work-related.

You're not even 30, and you're gonna be named senior analyst.

Someone is gonna be named senior analyst.

Oh, you know it will be you.

You're successful, for God's sake.

Try to relax and enjoy it.

All right. Yeah, you're right.

If you're feeling better,

I really gotta get back to the office.

Oh, no, no, no, no. I'm fine. No, you should go.

Okay.

Michael, call me tonight?

Sure.

Yeah, that'd be f... That'd be good.

Oh, Christ.

Hi. What can I getcha?

Bourbon and water.

2.75.

I can't find my damned wallet.

If you could wait just a minute, please.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Looks like you've having the same kind of day I am.

For your sake, I hope your clay is nothing like mine.

Supposed to be at the office?

Yeah.

Shoulda gone to Disneyland.

You know.

When I was a kid, uh, I just wanted to get right off the boat

in the middle of Pirates of the Caribbean, you know?

Just live there.

Son of a bitch!

You can't just walk away from this, Claire.

Not here. Okay?

What's he lookin' at?

Take it easy, Will. He's just some drip.

Thank you.

He just bought me a drink, okay?

Why don't you take a hike, pal?

Well, this is a public bar.

I can have a drink here, can't I?

Jesus, Willy, not again.

You shoulda taken a hike, pal.

Jesus, all right. Just let me go.

Now it's too late.

Let him go.

Yeah, what are you gonna do?

Let's find out.

Come on. Let's get the hell outta here.

Hi, sweetheart.

I just wanna see if you're feeling better.

Call me later, okay?

Hello. Pismo.

I have to ask you something. I'm coming over.

Michael, it's Howard.

Patterson seems to think there's some problem

with your Schedule-47.

Not true, is it?

By the way, where were you this afternoon?

When did you get this?

Couple weeks ago.

Why did you get this?

I don't know. It was on sale.

Do you need it?

That's not the point.

Better give it away to somebody. Cut your losses.

You're not making any sense.

Your life makes too much sense already.

At this rate, you'll have a home espresso machine

by the end of the year.

Pismo, what did you say you had to ask me,

'cause I really gotta get going.

What is the rush with you all the time?

I left my wallet at the beach.

Oh, better find your credit cards

so you can charge some more video cameras.

You needed to ask me something.

Do you need to borrow money again, or...?

Why do you immediately assume I need money?

Do you?

Yes.

Fine. I'll write you a check.

You know what really drives me nuts?

You don't respect me.

I'm your older brother, your only brother,

and you don't respect me.

- Stop with this. - It's true.

I just think you could do better

than sitting around your apartment smoking pot all day.

That's all.

Does that mean I have to just because I could?

Who says I could, anyway?

I couldn't get a decent job, to save my life,

and you know perfectly well why.

Look, it was eight years ago. Six months for possession.

Nobody gives a damn.

It was dealing, and those people never forget.

Hey, I'm out there trying.

Oh, God.

Look, do we have to go through this every single time

I loan you money?

Look, come on. Uh, it's no big deal, all right?

Come on.

I'll call ya if your wallet turns up,

but don't hold your breath, okay?

Okay.

- And that's my office. - Okay.

- Okay. Thank you. - Okay.

I know you didn't want me to, but I promised you something.

It's just such a nightmare.

It's taking a lot longer than I planned.

You really don't have to.

I want to. Please.

You're so sweet.

Hey.

You're the guy, uh, from the bar, right?

The guy with the bottle. Re... remember?

I'm Michael.

Why did you leave so fast?

Didn't wanna stick around for the thank yous.

Well, thank you, anyway.

I'm...

Do you live around here?

No.

Oh.

Thank you, anyway.

Why didn't you back down?

- What? - In the bar.

The guy told you to take a hike. Why didn't you?

I don't know.

I don't know.

You know, that voice that you, uh...

That tells you what to do sometimes?

Guess I listened to it today.

That sounds stupid, I suppose.

I'm like that.

And I always listen to him.

I'm Alex.

You wanna get a beer?

He's a conniving son of a bitch, and he gets ahead.