Big Love

* home, is this my home? *

* been starting over *

* bathe in the water *

* home, is this my home? *

* been starting over *

* bathe in the water *

* home, is this my home? *

* been starting over *

* bathe in the water. *

Bill: This meeting with paley is do or die,

So thanks for arranging the sit-down, lee.

I know how stressful things have been the last few months.

Cheryl and I tried our best to make it work.

Moving out of the house was tough,

But now I get to walk to work.

Big change.

Yeah, well, you're lucky: Things go bad with one,

You got two more on the bench.

Though it doesn't make running for state senate such a smart move.

Hey, joseph smith ran for president.

Yeah, and one year later, he's killed by an angry mob.

Look, the party's gonna investigate you;

They're gonna look under every rock for secrets.

And you've got some pretty big rocks, bill.

Well, an endorsement from paley's all I'm focusing on right now.

Without that, I don't make it out of the gate.

Look, it's your first meeting with the congressman.

An out-and-out endorsement is probably pushing it.

Just ask him not to endorse colburn.

You got me in the room, lee.

I think I can close the deal.

I looked up the statistics before leaving, and it's true:

This is a dangerous city.

It may not look like it is, but it is.

These people may seem normal, but they're not.

There are some neighborhoods you can't imagine.

Just stick by my side at all times.

Don't flash any money, don't talk to strangers

And don't let anyone proposition you.

Okay.

- Whores. - What?

Eyes front.

From the left! It's better for her.

So margie, honey, think you're ready for prime time?

Am I?

- I mean, yes! - Good.

Because we're featuring hearts on a sleeve jewelry

Tomorrow night from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Oh, bev!

Prime time's the big time, margie--

60,000 viewers-- so check your inventory.

okay.

Oh, and I probably shouldn't be telling you this,

But the big brass- they're looking at tomorrow night

As an audition for the fall color special.

They want a fresh face to host.

- To host? - Mm-hmm.

Get out of here. Beverly--

Don't thank me. Just doing my job.

You're ready to go out and kill, right?

- Of course! - Good.

Oh, and we shoot live,

Which is a lot of pressure, but it's a lot of fun.

So invite your friends and family.

- ( thunder rumbling ) - I think that's our van!

Nick!

Welcome to--

Don't say anything. I'll explain later. She had to come.

Hi, bill. Thanks so much for including me.

- I'm really excited to be here. - Gee, I'm glad, sweetheart.

Come on, let's get you guys out of the rain.

Honey?

Scott's in idaho. After all that you and I have been through,

I thought I'd come see you.

I was about to take off for the casino.

Can I come?

Could I help you out there?

I mean, I'd love to finally see it.

You know what? Yes. Yes, you could.

- Margene, I'm leaving. - Oh, barb!

Amazing news!

I'm gonna be on prime time tomorrow.

Honey! Oh, that's wonderful.

Oh, I'm so happy for you!

Can you come? Everyone's bringing family members for support.

Tomorrow? I've got four seminars at the casino.

And don't forget-- teenie's coming back.

Barb, there's going to be, like, a million people watching.

And it's probably the biggest thing that's ever happened to me in my life.

Honey, I'm sorry, I just don't think it's possible.

When does bill get back?

He's staying an extra night with nicki and cara lynn.

Even if he were here, he couldn't be seen with you.

Even though he's running all over washington with nicki.

That's the only place they can freely be a couple,

At least for now.

Hello, barbara.

Hello.

Oh, thank you. They can go anywhere.

Bill: This trip was an investment in our future--

A romantic weekend for us, nicki.

We're about to get swept up in a campaign and...

You and I need to be squared away.

If I can't make it work with her now, bill, I'll lose her.

She's brainwashed. And j.J.'s poisoning her.

It has to end. She has to assimilate.

If she can assimilate into some clothes that are a little less conspicuous,

I'll breathe a whole lot easier.

I'm on it.

I want this campaign now too, bill. I do.

And I want us to be as solid as you do.

Well, I just can't help but get the feeling

Like you're trying to avoid doing the hard work.

I want us to move forward...

Towards bringing a new child into the family...

- If that squares with you. - ( toilet flushing )

Hello?

Canceled? Till when?

No, I can't wait three weeks.

Look, all I need is five minutes.

Let's unpack some of the new clothes we brought and try them on.

Mix up? No, I called and confirmed this appointment yesterday.

Well, I just flew 3,000 miles,

So I'm more than a little inconvenienced.

The front desk apologizes,

But there should be another room later in the afternoon.

Great. Well, I'm a busy man too.

Did he even read my materials?

No, I won't call back tomorrow.

I don't care that he has a fundraiser.

Man: Roman grant is dead, so your services

On behalf of the trust are no longer required.

I was appointed by the state, not by you.

Your appointment was based on circumstances that have nothing to do--

If you refuse to turn over the u. E.B.'s books and records,

I will get a court order and compel you.

Why don't you wait outside?

No. No, your counsel needs to stay.

We're on the record here.

After you ran off,

You looked back at me.

D.N.A.?!

I know you're familiar with the term.

And the prophet's mysterious demise

Should be all of our business.

With so many new forensic techniques to help us solve such puzzles,

The county is eager to conduct a full investigation.

So what? Good for them.

I am simply trying to prepare my family

For the unpleasant reality of an exhumation.

Digging up a body is never welcome.

That's enough unpleasantries.

We just wanted to come over and thank you for the lovely afghan.

I nap under it during my transfusions.

I can't take this anymore!

J.J., why don't we just take cara lynn

And go back home to kansas?

Can't we just leave them alone?

Don't flag.

You are my goodwill ambassadress.

I need you.

Let's get you back to the house.

I want to change out your I.V.

And put in a new picc line.

We'll do another biopsy.

Bill: I tried rebooking, lee,

But they say he's got nothing for three weeks.

I don't even think he read my materials, gad darn it.

Sorry, ma'am.

And I'm over here trying to snag a ticket, but no one's fundminding the store.Ght

Hang on.

Excuse me, miss? I'll call you back.

I don't want to tell you your job, but we've been waiting almost 20 minutes.

Oh, I'm sorry you've been kept waiting.

It is lunch hour.

My name is bill henrickson. I'm in town from utah.

I need to see someone about getting an invitation to the paley benefit.

Can you put me in touch with your boss?

Well, I think I can probably help you with that, sir.

You know, a couple of the girls and me are having a contest

To see who can sell the most tickets.

So far I'm winning.

So you have availability?

Well, let me check.

Do you want a table or just a single ticket?

Single. Flying solo on this one.

Well, we do have some tickets available on the executive level.

How much is that?

- $25,000. - Good night!

What kind of crooks are running this town?

It's a fundraiser.

- What's the next level down? - The legislative level.

I shudder to ask how much.

$5,000.

Unbelievable.

And finally there's the judicial level: $1,000.

Fine, okay. I'll-- I'll take one of those.

Oh, I'm so sorry. That level is sold out.

Oh, too bad! So is the legislative.

Now wait a minute.