Spider's Web

Good morning, Lauren.

- Spike in Nakigomi. - It's ours.

- Harry put in a major buy last night. - He's betting on the wrong horse.

Shimi's buying Plytek, or I eat my shoe.

You may be right.

But the only ones who know are Shimi, Plytek and the Nakigomi folks.

Harry's had the Midas touch too long for me to argue with and keep my job.

Rein that indignation in before you lose yours.

If you want my advice, take your own advice.

There's plenty of Plytek to be had. Buy yourself some.

Okay, I don't know. Just keep me briefed on things, all right?

Tilt that camera down and we have a deal.

It's not fair I only get to see your face.

Sayonara, Gabe.

- Who are you talking to? - My man in Tokyo.

- Too far to do much for you here. - You'd be surprised.

I love looking at you.

So I see.

Well, aren't you the cat's meow.

Just shut up.

- What the hell's wrong with you? - Plenty.

But you're not the man to make me well. It's morning, we're done.

I have a meeting I'll be late for so it's time for you to go.

Make it official, put some money on the dresser.

How much do you think you're worth?

All right. Who knows where the ball is?

Wherever the ball is, that's where the money at.

Yeah, you know.

What about you?

Now that, kiddo, is a losing game.

Yeah, yeah, here we go.

You got something for me?

Wanna tell me why I'm chasing suits to every expensive restaurant in town?

To restaurants? He's eating out?

A more expensive place each night.

This joint, a week's wages for a side of fries.

So what?

So everything.

This suit of ours runs Plytek Electronics.

In talks with Sony, looking for a buyout...

Negotiations that my boss says are doomed.

Tell me something, Manny...

...does this look like somebody who's failed to you?

You have any extra cash, put it in Plytek soon...

...because this stock is gonna move.

- Okay, I'm late. - So go.

Thanks.

Manny...

...I really appreciate it.

You know that, don't you?

Hey, kiddo...

...you gave me a break.

The boy will never understand the word "respect."

- We'll give him a few more minutes. - What are we waiting for anyway?

Him.

- Sorry I'm late. - Late was 15 minutes ago, Clay.

Sorry, Dad. Traffic's murder, I made a wrong turn.

He's late on purpose.

He's always been a sanctimonious little prick.

All right, let's get down to basics.

Harding Glass and Mr. Harding's personal holdings...

...will be held in a blind trust by De Winter/Hathaway.

Harry, you have a few things to say on that, I'm sure.

Thank you, Mr. De Winter. Turn to page six in your financial statement.

...Approaching the 800 million mark, proven return for the fiscal year...

...is a full 3.1% in excess of the 10.3% projected last quarter.

- Ms. Bishop. - Yes, sir.

But first, don't you think we should discuss the G.N. question?

Excuse me?

Is this some kind of joke?

You've promised to divest of your stock options, have you not?

Divest?

You mean, give up?

And after five years on the board?

I think what Ms. Bishop means...

We believe there is a way for you to give up your position...

...while keeping it at the same time.

A way the administration will give its blessing to.

And how is that?

Give it to charity.

Or, more specifically, a charitable trust that you yourself endow.

All the same in the end.

It's only an option, of course. An option that anyone...

...wishing to run for public office in the future might find beneficial.

I have taken a temporary post by the invitation of the president...

...Ms. Whatever-Your-Name-ls.

But what makes you think I would ever run for office?

If I were a betting woman...

...I'd say you want to be governor.

Of course, "Senator Harding" has a good ring to it too.

Why not president?

Thank you very much, Ms. Bishop. That was very ably put.

Good work, Harry.

I don't mind telling you, I was worried when Leland promoted...

...so young a man, but I was wrong.

- You run one hell of a team. - Thank you, sir.

It was nice meeting you.

Harry.

My office. Now.

De Winter/Hathaway, can you hold please?

Good afternoon, De Winter/Hathaway.

You're fired.

I want you out by 5.

Give your keys and your passwords to the office manager.

You can't be serious. He liked it.

Not even Doug, who has 10 years seniority on me and hates my guts...

...or any of the other managers, would have done what you just did.

I approve of what we do and do not pitch.

I expect loyalty in conference with clients...

- ...especially from a damn tech analyst. - Chief technology analyst.

Right. You've had your skirt in a twist ever since you set foot in this place.

Excuse me?

First female analyst at De Winter/Hathaway.

Well, congratulations, honey. Now you're the first one to get fired.

Get out.

Here's to being first.

Not interested.

You haven't heard the offer yet.

Look, it hasn't been a banner day.

So...

First off, allow me to get you another drink.

Belvedere martini, straight up.

Young ladies should never have to pay their own way.

Young ladies?

I think I have a couple of years on you.

Yeah?

It so happens that I have prized experience.

Very smooth.

Actually, yes. Bob Smooth.

Well, Mr. Smooth...

...I'll be right back.

- I should have eaten something. - Don't you worry.

I'll get you home nice and safe and sound.

- This it? That's your car? - Yeah.

Okey.

There you go.

Your chariot awaits.

And this is your ride.

It's a little more rough than smooth. Oh, yeah!

But you like that, don't you, honey? Come on.

Come on, lean.

- Wait. - This is gonna be great.

- She wanted it. - Get out of here, now!

Put that down.

You know where you are?

I know where I am.

You know I brought you here?

I know what you did.

Who was that guy?

- Bob. - Bob who?

I don't know.

There's a Coke in the fridge. Will you get it for me, please?

He must have slipped you something.

You weren't just drunk.

I don't get drunk.

What were you doing there?

First you're on the Continent and now you're everywhere I go.

You know, the customary thing to say at a time like this...

...is "thank you."

Wait.

- Where are you going now? - Anywhere you're not.

Wait. Please?

I'll do it.

Thank you.

A snap decision?

To save me?

My only choice.

- You didn't have to stay. - I wanted to be sure you were all right.

And what now?

What's the customary thing to do?

There's nothing customary about our meeting, Lauren.

I'm open to suggestions.

So am I.

I thought you didn't like...

...De Winter/Hathaway types.

I don't.

And you don't work there anymore.

News travels fast. How did you know?

I called your office.

I heard that Harry let you go. It wasn't hard to figure out why.

You called my office? Why?

You could read French upside down.

What about your girlfriend at the bar? What language could she read for you?

Emily.

She's just a friend.

Old college buddy. It was just a reunion drink.

How chivalrous.

A drink with one...

...a roll with another.

Don't move.

Hey. Glad you're up.

Holy Jesus!

What is it, Gabe?

Nothing big.

Shimi just announced they're buying Plytek for 3 billion dollars cash.

Aren't you glad you bought some for yourself?

I better go before someone sees a naked lady on my screen.

I'll see you soon.

Good news?

That depends.