Perfect Strangers

* Sometimes the world looks perfect

* Nothing to rearrange

* Sometimes you just get a feeling

* Like you need some kinda change

* Nothing's gonna stand in my way

* This flame in my heart like a long lost friend

* Gives every dark street a light at the end

* Standing tall

* On the wings of my dream

* Rise and fall

* On the wings of my dream

* The rain and thunder

* The wind and haze

* I'm bound for better days

* Nothing's gonna stop me now *

Balki, you'll never guess who I just had coffee with.

The mayor!

Well, I didn't actually have coffee with him

this kinda thing happens all the time.

Well, not all the time, but a lot.

A whole lot.

Yeah, I can't believe it.

And now I'm working for a major Chicago newspaper!

That's... That's nice.

Nice? It's terrific!

Balki, I'm the city editor's right-hand man.

Well, not his right-hand man exactly.

I mean, you know, I just

run errands for him, you know, but who cares?

I have my foot in the door.

I'm finally on my way.

The sky's the limit.

Is that a hockey puck?

Yes, cousin.

It's a good thing you weren't there.

and looked like a piggy bank.

The hockey game.

We were supposed to go to the hockey game tonight.

I got you an Italian beef sandwich.

With no peppers.

I know how they make you puff up and turn red.

I'm so sorry.

I completely forgot.

You have every right to be angry with me.

Oh, cousin, I'm not angry. Oh, thank you.

I'm just lonely

and I guess, a little hurt.

Well, Balki--

I'm just lonely and hurt

and I guess, a little disappointed.

Well, Balki-- I'm just lonely and hurt.

Disappointed and...

Are you done? Yes, I am.

Well, Balki--

All right, all right, you're absolutely right.

And I won't let it happen again.

I mean, I'm happy for you.

You're out there building your dream,

climbing every mountain,

fording every stream.

But I'm still folding sweat shirts for Mr. Twinkacetti.

And that's isn't enough anymore, is it?

Balki, you know what you need?

A reason to live?

Well, yeah, that.

You need to go out and look for a new job

like I did.

There are thousands of jobs

right here in the newspaper.

Now, now... Why don't you just take tomorrow off

and start looking around?

Will you come with me? I gotta work.

Oh, I beg your pardon, I forgot, you have a life.

All right, all right, I'll tell you what.

Come down to the paper at lunch tomorrow

and we'll plan your strategy.

Really?

Oh, thank you, cousin.

Yeah, you're welcome.

I'm sorry, I forgot about the game.

Oh. I'll make it up to you--

Oh. And this looks great.

Oh. I'm starving.

Yeah, you know, I...

I guess I was a little upset.

I stuffed a lot of peppers underneath your beef.

How are you today, Mr. Feldman?

Not dead.

Okay, basement level!

Mailroom, storage, archives, garage

and Appleton's desk.

Hi, baby. Hi, Harriette.

Clark, you check on the Russian ship at the pier.

See, if union lets him unload that damn thing.

Applegate. Ah, that's Appleton, sir.

Did you get that list of the aldermen that drive foreign cars?

Yes, sir.

Good job.

I'll get right on it, sir.

Why is this mail stacking up here? What's going on?

Where's Gorpley?

Well, I think he's in his office, sir.

You'd think that the head of the mailroom

could at least get the mail distributed.

Gorpley!

Cousin! Balki!

Cousin, I'm sorry I'm late.

This is the big building I've ever seen.

Pretty impressive, huh? Yes!

I've finally made it to the big time.

Oh, you know what?

I ask everybody in the building about you

and they never heard of you.

Is this your office?

It's humongous!

the archives, the storeroom.

And this...

...my office.

Oh, cousin, congratulations!

You really stepped in something good this time.

Oh, I went down to classifieds

and I picked up a copy of the want ads

before they hit the streets.

Wow!

Insider trading.

Gorpley, why? Why is all this mail here?

This is the mailroom, sir.

Are you gonna let a great metropolitan newspaper

grind to a halt

No, I'm hiring someone, sir.

Well, I need someone in this mailroom today.

It's down the hall next to the water fountain.

I start today.

Start what? I need a job.

What's your name?

I have no idea.

This is, uh, Balki Bartokomous, sir.

I can vouch for him.

He's trustworthy, hardworking, honest--

What kind of a car does the governor drive?

Uh, I don't know, sir.

Do you think you can get that information for me today?

Do you need a dime? What is it?

No, I'll get right on it, sir.

You need a job?

Oh, thank you!

Gorpley will show you around.

Uh...

I have to go now.

It's right down the hall next to the water fountain.

Myers! Did you finish that column?

Balki, you got the job!

Cousin, isn't it wonderful? We'll be working together.

Now we're so happy, we do the dance of joy!

Oh, I get it.

"Cousin." I see, it's all falling into place.

What's falling into place?

Can you say, "nepotism"?

Nepotism? He asked me!

You get a job working for the city editor.

Well, your family may have gotten you in here

but I decide if you stay.

Wait a minute.

Aren't you going to teach me

the tricks of the trade?

Figure them out for yourself.

Well, Mr. Gorpley must have a lot of confidence in me.

Excuse me, the only thing Gorpley's got

is a nephew who needs a job

and you just took it.

Now, listen here.

You'd better be careful.

One mistake, and you gone.

Oh, thank you. Thank you for the warning, Mrs...

Oh, I'm sorry, uh,

Nice to meet you. How do you do?

Harriette runs the elevator here.

Oh!

Well, your job must have its ups and downs.

Is this elevator going up?

No, this week it's going sideways.

Come on, Balki. She's got work to do.

Hang on.

Don't do that, baby.

Okay, buddy.

Balki.

Let's see if you're qualified

to work in a mailroom.

I want you to sort this mail according to zip codes.

Hey, you wanna quit?

No, no, no!

I want to do the best job I can.

You know, what I think?

Oh, well, thank you for the vote of confidence.

I think we better wait till I've earned it.

* Return to sender

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* Return to sender *

Balki.