Big Love

Thanks for your time.

Well, it wasn't a straight out no.

Put him down as a "to be worked on."

- All right, who's next? - Uh, larry spady.

Don't tell me. Owner, spady ford. - Yup.

Been a delegate for 15 years, co-chair of the county party.

- Let's go get him. - Oh, bill, I'm exhausted.

I need to eat something and so do you.

Honey, this is do-or-die time. The convention starts tomorrow.

I don't approve of this. You're not taking care of yourself.

- You haven't slept in a week. - This is how you win a nomination.

There'll be rest in the hereafter.

Come on, let's go!

Do you think bill has a shot at really pulling this off?

Experience has taught me not to ask big-picture questions.

What exactly is going on with you and bill?

Nothing.

I was just wondering if I could have a couple of your nights.

- No, you cannot. - Oh, come off it.

Everyone can tell you're in the doghouse.

You and bill are hardly speaking.

He's just a little preoccupied, nicki. You know how he is.

All I'm saying is, if you're not using him, I could.

Oh.

Bill and I are aggressively pursuing another baby

And, yes, I am an active participant in the endeavor.

Hello? - Hey, bill! Marilyn.

I told you I had that thing with the paiutes in nevada,

So here I am.

Marilyn, so nice to hear from you.

Is it? You don't sound like it is, bill.

That makes me sad.

- Chocolate or vanilla? - I'm just a bit busy, that's all.

Well, maybe I'm just being overly sensitive then.

Did you check out my references with the seminoles?

Honestly, marilyn, I haven't had the time. - Daddy?

Bill, I represent indian tribes.

Now I have charmingly pitched my services

And dropped every hint in the book,

But let me be perfectly frank:

I want to represent your casino.

- What flavor? Daddy! - If only the decision were mine alone,

- But I've got partners. - Wonderful. Introduce me.

- What kind of crust? - Marilyn, I'd love to,

But as you know, I've got the convention opening tomorrow.

It's a terrible time. - Well, I think that makes it a very interesting time.

I've got a big event tonight, so-- - I love big events.

Listen, bill, clark may not be giving you his endorsement,

But he hasn't endorsed colburn yet either.

That may not be an accident, you know.

I do have his ear.

And I appreciate everything you've done to support my candidacy.

Hey, I've got a family emergency here.

I'll call you in a week.

Bill?

I gotta get to my post.

You need any help with the gift bags?

No, thanks. Almost done.

Barb is helping me get them to the convention.

- Good deal. - Bill, wait.

Please stop ignoring me.

I'm not ignoring you.

I've done everything you've asked me to.

I'm reading scripture.

I'm reflecting on my behavior.

When are you gonna stop punishing me?

We haven't had sex in a week.

I don't think I can take it much longer.

You said you had feelings for my son, margene.

I can't stop wondering how long you've had those feelings

And what would've been next.

No, there was never going to be a next.

It was just a was and now it's a not anymore,

I swear.

See? This is you not talking to me!

We have a home teaching appointment.

He's gonna be here in a minute,

So we need to batten down the hatches.

Oh, cripes. I don't have time for this.

I'll keep working on him.

Make sure no one comes in the back door for the next hour or so.

And make sure nicki doesn't forget.

I've never seen you hold on to something for this long.

I have to say I've never seen her have to beg you for forgiveness.

I wish everyone would just concentrate on the work ahead of us

And stop reading into my behavior.

I want this all put to rest before ben gets back.

Margene's suffered enough.

You need to get over this.

It's not just the stress of the nomination process, president kennedy.

Bill and I are at a bit of an impasse.

- We're fighting, you see. - Excuse me?

Well, then, this is an opportunity

For us to use our time together

To help you heal and strengthen your eternal relationship.

It's really just a misunderstanding.

I asked the neighbor boy

To help me take in the groceries

And when I thanked him with a peck on the cheek, he turned

And I accidentally kissed him on the lips--

Just a brush-- harmless.

A boy? How old?

Well, that's really not important.

The point is that bill is making such a mountain

Out of a teeny tiny little molehill.

What you seem to be forgetting, honey, is that the boy was 17.

And you told me it wasn't an accident,

But that you meant it.

No, bill, I didn't.

Oh, yes, you did.

You said you had feelings for him.

I said that? How could I have said that?

I really meant it?

oh my word.

Colburn: Well, maybe you'll still endorse us before the vote.

Yeah. Yeah.

I pushed too hard.

Why did you let me get so aggressive?

Strategist: Paley is hypersensitive. You just have to apologize.

Yes? Do you want something?

- We're ordering chinese for lunch. - No. No thanks.

- ( line rings ) - bill.

- Hon, what you got? - Call congressman paley now.

i>- Why? - Colburn just got in a huge fight

With him over party chair.

If you agree to be paley's guy, you might get him.

I'll give him a call.

You are such a good girl.

Hey, barb.

Oh, don't worry. We can all relax after tomorrow.

hey, barb.

I'm bill's favorite president.

"four score and seven years ago..."

Whatsa matter, barb? Don't you want a funny voice like mine?

I know everything. You should be ashamed of yourself.

I'm working on it, barb, with bill.

I really really am.

Benny, can you see who's at the door?

- Benny! - Yeah, sorry. Sure.

Hi, ben.

Love what you've done with the place. Could I talk to you, benny?

You called her. Oh god.

This is crazy.

You cannot be back from idaho for three days

And not have called your mother and father.

You didn't have to come over here to tell me that.

Yes, I did. You have to come home now.

They think that you're still helping sarah and scott move.

If they find out you're here...

I'm not sure I care if they know I'm not going home.

I don't want this for you

And I don't want this for your father.

You have to come home before something happens that we can't take back.

- Too late. - No!

Why are you being this way?

Why are you trying to make things worse?

Margene, maybe this isn't about you and me anymore.

Maybe this is about me and dad.

- How? - It just is.

Why? What happened?

Benny, tell me and I can help.

Your dad knows it was all me, okay?

I told him and he told your mom.

Now she's melting down

And I just desperately want this all to go away, please.

If you ever really cared, you owe me that.

- ( '80s music playing ) - * I can't feel this way much longer *

* expecting to survive... *

I'm his youngest daughter.

I'm tancy, but you can call me teenie.

Bill-- the congressman.

* it's such a wavy midnight *

* when you slip into insane... *

Clark. Well, this is a surprise.

We're honored. Thanks for coming to our ronald reagan dance party.

I'm glad you asked me to come.

- This is my wife barbara. - Congressman.

Would you care for a nacho?

Big in the '80s.

No thank you.

Excuse me.

Clark, there's nothing I wouldn't do

For the honor of the party's nomination tomorrow.

- Look, bill-- - you've seen how hard I've worked,

How fast and far I've come. I'll fight for you and your issues.

I'm already here at your party.

You can stop selling for a minute, would you?

- I'm onboard. - So you're endorsing me?

I'll have my office put out a statement right away.

They're giving me the goldwater award in the morning.

I will personally announce to the delegates then.

Tomorrow just might be a good day for you, bill.

* with your eyes of porcelain and of blue *

* could shock me into sense... *

Our lives are going to be completely different.

* you think you're so illustrious... *

i>- * you call yourself intense. * - completely different.

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