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Tim's organizing his life.

Wants you to have this.

He doesn't want to hear from you.

- Would you like me to kiss you? - No, Mr. Fuller.

I just want to know you.

I don't like being questioned like a witness

at one of McCarthy and Cohn's show trials.

Are you at this time a member of the Communist Party?

Look at Cohn fussing over that boy.

Turns a man's stomach.

It certainly does.

Even for the gravest of sins,

God will forgive you and make you pure.

But that's the problem.

When I committed this sin, I felt pure.

Lucy, you're everything to me.

If I was everything,

you wouldn't be going where you're going.

It's Hawk.

I'm in San Francisco.

I'll stay here and wait for your call.

Thank you for coming.

- You're, uh... - Maggie.

- Maggie. Yeah. - Tim's sister.

When you called earlier, I was surprised.

- That it was me? - Yeah.

I don't see it.

Although he swears no one else even came close.

Is he up for a visit?

You stole that from him.

His ever being able to have a real partner.

He told Marcus he didn't want to see you.

This isn't between me and Marcus.

Well, I don't want you anywhere near my brother.

No offense,

it's not between me and you either.

Hey, darlin'.

I'd think you'd be relieved...

to not have to see him.

Why would I fly 3,000 miles if I didn't want to see him?

I don't know.

So that you can say that you tried?

For he's a jolly good fellow

For he's a jolly good fellow

Which nobody can deny

Thank you.

Well, another year older

and none the wiser, I'm afraid.

It is true.

I am delighted all of you could come tonight.

It...

It means the world

and I have to thank my wife, Helen,

for putting this together,

like she puts everything together.

My daughter, Lucy, son Leonard,

and Hawk.

So, thank you.

- And now enjoy yourself here. - Hear, hear!

Many happy returns, Senator.

Thanks, Hawk. For everything.

Of course.

Enjoy your night.

I'm surprised you didn't make a toast.

Have you become shy?

Well, the men in Europe are much bolder.

So I hear.

You've heard correctly.

Having fun? Me too.

Let me help you with that.

Here you go.

- Cheers. - He's gotten worse.

I'll take care of it.

Come on. Come on, you two. Get closer.

Now, smile.

Thank you.

Save that for later.

Cubans for the big boys out back.

Your father's asked you to join him,

and I'm telling you to do what your father asks for once.

My father.

Smoke his cigars. Kiss his ass.

I guess you figure

you'll be living off his money someday,

maybe even living in this house?

It's all yours.

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Had I known there'd be pictures I would have worn my best tie.

You shouldn't be surprised.

Not a camera in the world

that your boss wouldn't put himself in front of.

I'm going to need a stiff drink.

You ready?

Senator McCarthy, Miss Kerr.

This is my friend, Mary Johnson.

How do you do?

You can pick 'em, Tim!

Lovely!

Joe's guy, right?

- At the office? - Yes, sir, Mr. Cohn.

This your date?

Mary Johnson. She works at State.

Muddy. I want you to meet some people.

Excuse us.

Takes a confident man to bring his own mother as his date.

Thanks for being mine.

It's my pleasure.

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Oh, yeah!

How was your night?

Mary's a good sport.

Even smiled when she shook the Senator's hand.

I think she might be growing fond of me.

She doesn't want to fuck you, Skippy.

if that's what you're worried about.

She likes women.

Membership's free but dues'll kill ya.

Why didn't you tell me?

We're friends.

Loose lips sink ships.

Keep seeing each other.

You both need cover.

What about you?

I have a Bronze Star.

In case you hadn't noticed, I'm bulletproof.

Do you like it this way?

Your life like this?

I'll keep plugging away for another five years or so.

Just until I get posted overseas.

Fewer eyes on you over there.

When they call me back, I'll quit.

Buy a villa.

Someplace on the water with a nice view.

Hmm.

Where I can eat what I want

and fuck who I want without anyone giving a damn.

That's top secret, by the way.

I'll take it to my grave.

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Oh, Christ. Skippy.

Skippy, wake up.

Hey. Hey. We fell asleep.

You need to get going.

God damn it!

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Hey, hey. Take a breath.

When am I gonna see you again?

I'm gonna look outside and make sure it's clear.

Take the stairs.

Oh, shit.

Oh, Christ.

- Morning. Yeah. - Morning.

New paperboy.

Now, the impending executions of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

are seen by our European allies

as an erosion of our moral authority.

And they've prompted protests in over 48 countries.

We've instructed our diplomatic corps

to stress the damage caused by the Rosenbergs

in passing atomic secrets to the Soviets,

and the danger it represents in pushing our two countries

closer to a catastrophic nuclear war.

Thank you, Fuller.

Mr. McLeod from Security.

Yes, our country is under threat from Soviet spies

and those who support them.

But there's another risk to national security.

The sheer volume of deviants in our midst.

The M Unit has dismissed or forced the resignation

of twice as many federal employees for homosexuality

as our counterparts have for communist leanings.

Quite simply, we are overrun.

Now, as you may know,

- we've begun issuing summons... - Thank you.

...to those reported or suspected.

The State Department has been one of the most

trusted institutions in the post war world.

With your help, we'll get it back there.

Well said.

That went well.

I think it's safe to say democracy

will live to see another day.

I was being sarcastic.

I don't know why you're not more concerned about this.

And I am not talking about the future of democracy.

When's your next date with Tim?

Hello, darling.

I was wondering, since you're in town,

if I could buy you lunch.

All right. You take care.

Okay.

Mmm!

A real looker and takes shorthand?

Phew! Girl like that'd fit in real nice around here.

Yeah, maybe your paper'll pony up for it, not mine.

Now, how about the Courier, Marcus?

Don't you think your people in Pittsburgh

are willing to kick in so we can get some secretarial help?

"The old and rich will live on a while,

as always, eating blood and gold."