Jack has decided to do a good deed and offer Glo an olive branch after realizing she was the generous donor to both his father's and Cassie's charities. Sharon's scathing mad and Mikey thinks that this is pretty peculiar. Chloe fakes being sick to get Cane alone, but much to her dismay Lily misses her plane and her plan is ruined. Phyllis realizes that Adam and Heather or shagging while Nick takes the upper hand and makes a decision without speaking with his partners. Amber and Cane share a tender moment and Mikey fears that he is no better then his parents.
Lauren: (Gasps) Tell me that is Tandoori chicken. Michael: That is Tandoori chicken. Lauren: Ooh, good! I'm so hungry. Gloria: Oh, Michael, good. Ah! I didn't know if you'd get back in time for me to say good-bye. Lauren: You're leaving? Michael: What happened to "Take me in or I'm sleeping under an overpass?" Gloria: Good karma is finally coming my way. Michael: If it's coming, where are you going? Gloria: To the Abbott mansion. Jack asked me to move back in. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: So I don't want to lose the house's history, I kind of wanna blend the past with the present. Man: Into a new sensibility. Sharon: Exactly. You know, I want to keep the things here that are important from Jack's childhood, but I want the house to say, "This is Jack and Sharon and Noah's house." Jack: Hello. Sharon: Hi, Honey, come and meet Martyn. This is Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. Martyn: A pleasure. Jack: A pleasure. Uh, thank you for taking us on. I understand you're a very busy man. Sharon: He is. He did Cher's house. He did Elton John's house, Pam Anderson. Jack: And now ours. Wow, aren't we lucky? Sharon: Mm-hmm. So be prepared for lots of questions. Martyn: Good. The better I know the two of you, the better I can do my job. Jack: Well, I already like the way you work. Could you excuse us for just a second? I'd like to talk to my wife for just a moment. Martyn: Sure. But, um, just one thing. The, uh, color of this room? It's vile --vile. I'm joking! Sharon: Oh! Martyn: I abhor divas. I'm just gonna take a look around and get some ideas. Sharon: Okay. I love him. He's so easy to talk to. I mean, he's just... Jack, what is it? Your mind is not on interior design. Jack: No, it is not. Sharon: What happened? Jack: You're not gonna believe this. I just had a long talk with Gloria. Sharon, she's coming to live with us. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Okay, sounds good. Phyllis: Are you ready? Nick: Oh, uh, I can't go. I just set a meeting. Phyllis: You set a meeting for tonight? Nick: Oh, yeah. When you get a meeting like this, you take it. Ivo Marx. Music manager. Hot client list. Lots of Indie rockers. Phyllis: Ooh. Amber: Ivo Marx? Phyllis: Yeah, Ivo Marx. Don't even think about slipping him your cd. Nick: I'm thinking about using one of his clients for the next cover. Amber: Who? Nick: Katy Perry. Amber: Katy Perry is frickin' awesome. I saw her open for Mika last year. Phyllis: She--she was at fashion week, yeah? Nick: Yeah, she's cute and edgy. She is perfect for this magazine. Her album drops at about the time of our next issue. It would be perfect. Amber: You gotta get her. You gotta get her. Maybe--maybe she could wear one of my designs for the over, huh? Or not. Nick: We'll see. Amber: I'm going to work. Nick: Okay. Phyllis: Yeah, get those phones. Amber: (Laughs) Phyllis: Do you need me to stick around? Nick: No, Ivo's up in Madison. He's checking out another band, and when their set's over, he's gonna cruise down. Phyllis: That could be after midnight. Nick: I know. This is just a meet and greet, so why don't you go and have some fun, okay? Phyllis: Fun? At the gym? I don't like to work unless, of course, I'm home alone with you. Nick: (Laughs) all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Hi, there. Heather: Should you be thinking what you're thinking in a public place? Adam: How do you know what I'm thinking? Heather: I'm a mind reader. Adam: Really? Heather: Mm-hmm. Yeah. One of my many superpowers. Adam: That's yet another thing we have in common, Heather. X-ray vision is my superpower. Heather: Oh, oh, interesting. Very interesting. Adam: Mm-hmm. Heather: So what color lingerie am I wearing? Adam: What lingerie? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Whoo! Hot, hot, hot. Okay, I need to look more sick. (Knock on door) Chloe: Coming. Cane: Hey. Chloe: Hi. Cane: Ginger ale. Take it from a former bartender, it is the all-time stomach settler. Chloe: You're such a lifesaver. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You know, Heather, um, about--about that kiss earlier? You know, a public place... Heather: You're worried about compromising your reputation. Adam: Well, and yours. Heather: Right, but, um... there's nobody here. Adam: I know, I know, but if someone does come in, I just wanna make it clear, we're just two people working out, right? Heather: Definitely. We keep work and play separate. Adam: Okay. (Cell phone ringing) Heather: Uh, speaking of, it's the office. I'll be back. Heather Stevens. Phyllis: Hey, Stranger. Hey. Adam: Hey, Phyllis. How's the magazine? Phyllis: Um... how's the magazine? That's so formal. How's the magazine? Adam: That's the nature of our relationship, right? I'm--I'm the advertiser, you're the publisher. Phyllis: Yeah, right, right. I guess, uh, that's true, and you--you, I'm sure, want to save face. Adam: Why would I need to save face? Phyllis: Um, because it's a cute face, and--and you wouldn't want my husband to change that. Adam: Well, there will be no need. You and I are, uh, strictly business. Phyllis: Yeah. I was joking. Yeah, right. Adam: Hey, uh, say hi to Nick for me. Phyllis: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Okay. Michael: How can you consider going back to live with them? Lauren: Yeah, I'm asking myself the same question. Gloria: Maybe Jack wants to atone for his sins. Michael: Not the Jack I know. Gloria: Maybe my quest for good karma has inspired him. Michael: And maybe I'm gonna levitate, but I doubt it. Gloria: Oh, come on, Michael, what do you care? Isn't this what you want? For me to find another place? Oh. You're jealous. Lauren: Uh... no. Gloria: I think Mikey's jealous. Michael: I'm all eaten up inside. I can barely contain myself. And yet I'm still tickled pink you have a new abode. Gloria: Mm. Come on, Mikey, suck it up. Tell the truth. You miss me already. I don't think you want me to leave. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Thank you so much for your patience. Martyn: Oh, I'm still taking notes. So just call me on my cell phone when you're done. Sharon: Okay. Jack: I know you don't approve of my decision. Sharon: It's not just that, I don't like how you made the decision without me. Jack: Honey, you didn't see her. You weren't there. Look, I can't guarantee it won't be like it was the last time, but there is hope. Sharon: Why? Jack: Well, for one, Gloria's ruined. She lost her money. Sharon: How? What? She lost all of it? Jack: Well, she lost half of it in her divorce to Jeffrey. Sharon: And what about the rest? Some of that was from your father's estate. Jack: It appears Gloria is our mysterious donor who gave all that money to Dad's charity and to Cassie's Challenge. Sharon: Hmm. That doesn't sound like her. Jack: I know. But it's true. It's quite possible, after all this time, Gloria has finally seen the light. Sharon: And you wanna help her. Jack: My dad never gave up on anyone. He always believed in the basic goodness of people. It was his greatest quality. It infuriated me sometimes, but he always gave people a second chance and a third and a fourth. Sharon: Okay, I appreciate that you're trying to do a good thing, even if I think that it is a very bad thing. Jack: I feel like I owe this to my dad. Sharon: All right, whether you do or you don't, it doesn't change the fact that you made a huge decision without me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Yeah, that's better. Amber: I totally agree. Nick: What are you still doing here? Amber: Well, you know, just, uh, working on some sketches. Nick: Ah, when the muse hits, huh? Amber: Uh-huh. Nick: Or are you waiting for Ivo? Mm-hmm. Ivo, hey, Bud, Nick Newman. Ivo: Nice. Good to meet you. Amber: Hi, I'm Amber Moore. You probably have heard of me. You know, I'm a singer and a fashion designer. Nick: And our executive assistant. Amber: Right. Yeah. Can I get you something? Ivo: Coffee, black. Thanks. I have to drive back to Madison tonight, so... Nick: Well, hopefully, we can make this trip worth your while. Ivo: Yeah. I don't wanna pull focus from Katy's music. That's-- Nick: Hey, the cover of "Restless Style" is gonna be a huge boost for Katy. We have the same philosophy, same demographic. Amber: Yeah, we're-- I mean, we're like rock 'n' roll in print. My boyfriend-- he's actually in the business, too. Uh, he's on tour with Danny Romalotti. Nick: Uh, Amber, were you gonna get Ivo some coffee at any point? Amber: Hey, yeah, okay. Nick: Thank you. Come on, I'll show you around. Ivo: Oh, great. Amber: Cool. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Ahem. Cane: This should settle your stomach. Chloe: Oh, thank you so much. You know, most guys wouldn't even bother. You're such a sweetheart. Cane: Thank you. But in all honesty, uh, Lily made me promise I would look after you. Chloe: Ah. What a good friend. You know, Lily is such a great person. I hate to see her lose that. Cane: And why would she? Chloe: Well, after this whole agency thing goes through, you know, things are going to change, and I've seen it happen a million times. Nice hometown girls become not-so-nice models. Cane: I don't think that's gonna happen. Chloe: I don't know, you might wanna think about that. You know she's gonna be jetting around all of the time. I mean, she can't make it big from here. Cane: You know, Chloe, I don't think that's part of her plan, so... Chloe: I don't know. I mean, sooner or later, believe me, she's gonna turn into a diva. Cane: I don't think so. Chloe: You're such an innocent. Cane: Lily has a contract with Jabot. She's not gonna be jetting anywhere, okay? Chloe: Well, someone will buy it out. Cane: Then I'll have some decisions to make, won't I? Chloe: What kind of decisions would that be? Cane: Like where I'm gonna go. Where Lily and I are gonna go. And you know what? I might just need you for that. Chloe: You will? Cane: So why don't you tell me something and be honest with me, does she have what it takes, and if not, what do I have to do to make it happen? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: (Laughs) Honey, I think you are gonna miss me even more than your mommy and daddy. Yeah, I do. You have to bring him over for a swim, Lauren. Lauren: Oh, yeah. Well, maybe. Gloria: We'll go swimming. Michael: I'm warning you, Gloria. It could all go south, when the, um, air conditioner breaks and Jack won't let you into the main house, and when Noah's dog is yapping at your heels, and you get a hole in your floatie and you sink into the briny deep... don't come crying. Gloria: You know something? I will be sure and tell Jack and Sharon you send your best. Michael: Oh, good. Good on that. In spades. Gloria: Lauren, good-bye. Fen, I'll see you soon. Michael? Thanks for the couch, but my mansion awaits. Lauren: Michael? What? What's going on? Michael: I'm in pain. Lauren: What? Michael: My hand. Lauren: What happened to your hand? Michael: Uh... well, hm... whether your fist hits Jeffrey Bardwell or Jeffrey Bardwell hits your fist, it's not good for either one of them. Lauren: You punched him? Michael: Yeah, go figure. I hit a man. I hit a man trying to defend a woman who is just eager to run her life into the ground. I'm at a low point. Lauren: I'll go get you some ice. You wanna help me? Fen: (Fusses) Lauren: Come-- come help me in the kitchen. Fen: (Cries) Lauren: You know what? I have something to say to you. You know, Gloria was right. Daddy does love his mommy. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Okay, Honey. Well, just come straight home after the game then. All right. I will see you then. Love you, too. Bye-bye. Oh, he's all excited about the game. He's pitching. Jack: Hey, you know, if they teach him a knuckle ball at that camp this summer, they'll probably call him up to the majors by the fall. Sharon: I'm actually dreading him coming home. Jack: Why? Because of Gloria? Sharon: How am I gonna tell him that the wicked witch is coming back? Jack: That's what he calls her? Sharon: Well, to adults. Who knows what he calls her with his friends. Jack: Okay, so let me talk to him. Sharon: He's not gonna understand, Jack, after what she did to his dog. Jack: You're selling your son short. I can talk to him about tolerance and charity and compassion. Sharon: Okay, at what price? Here's what he's gonna think. He's gonna say, well, Gloria's feelings are more important than my feelings. Jack: If I back out now, I feel like I'm breaking a promise to my father. Noah won't even see her. She'll be in the pool house. We'll tell her the main house is off limits. Sharon: He likes to swim. We like him to swim. He brings his friends over to swim. He's not gonna do that with her there. Jack: Sure, he will. By the end of the summer? Sharon: Jack, you're a good man. You know, you have a really good heart and that's why I married you, but... if getting Gloria out of here brought us back together, what do you think bringing Gloria back is going to do? Exactly. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You think you might wanna slow down a little bit? Heather: Why? You can't keep up with me? Adam: Have you always been this competitive? Heather: Only since I was 3. You? Adam: Uh, 2, actually. Heather: 2? Adam: My birthday party. Pin the tail on the donkey. Heather: Don't tell me, you pinned it on its leg, and suffered the humiliation of losing to an ass. Adam: (Laughs) yeah. You're leaving already? Heather: Yep. Adam: Well, have a nice night. Heather: I plan to. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Oh. That came on suddenly. Cane: I thought it was something I might've said. Chloe: Thank you for getting more ginger ale. Cane: Sure. So... you didn't answer my question. What are Lily's chances of making it big? Chloe: Well, you know, there are challenges. I mean, this agency thing is really gonna help out, but she's just not a classic supermodel. She's not 5'10". Cane: Well, that's why she has me. A future husband who will back her up. Chloe: Yeah, but... you don't wanna rush into marriage. I mean, it's too hard on a new model. Cane: You know, Chloe, I'm gonna let you get some rest. Chloe: Thanks for all your help again. Mmm. Cane: You okay? Chloe: It's just--ugh. Yeah, go, I'll be fine. Cane: No, I'll stay. Devon: Guess who never made it to New York? Lily: Hey, I'm back. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right. Whenever Gloria's involved, I just... I just regress. I become a person I used to be a long time ago. Lauren: You wanna know what I think is really bothering you? Michael: Besides my impending arrest for assault and battery? Lauren: Yeah. That you went to bat for your mother. Michael: Well, maybe a bat would've been more effective. What did this get me? Lauren: Pride. You would want Fen to stand up for me, wouldn't you? Michael: Fenmore's mother is worth standing up for. Lauren: Well, somewhere inside of you, you must think that your mother is, too. Michael: Hm. Do I? Or do I just want to believe-- need to? Lauren: Do you really want the answer to that? Michael: No. Yeah, I mean, without six years on the couch. (Sighs) Jack and Sharon? Jack and Sharon, really? Lauren: Yeah. Michael: Who'd have thunk it? Lauren: Not me. Michael: It's just-- it's just a train wreck waiting to happen and... that inevitably means... I'm gonna get stuck in the twisted metal and who do I hit then? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I, uh, I was thinking warm colors for the study. Martyn: Burgundy could work. Jack: Burgundy? Martyn: We could do Bory bookcases with creamy glove-leather club chairs and custom ladders for the top shelves. Sharon: Oh, do it! Martyn: Jack? Jack: Uh... Sharon: Jack trusts our decisions when it comes to the house, don't you, Honey? Jack: Uh, sure. Gloria: Yoo-hoo! Hello! Martyn: What is that monstrosity? Gloria: I'm home! [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Yeah, so the airline just kept saying, 30 minutes more. 30 minutes more. Devon: And I kept saying, you guys are trying to fix the plane? Please don't rush. Chloe: I don't understand. You just couldn't change flights? Lily: Uh, no, there was no space. Cane: Did you call the agency? Lily: Yeah, of course, and they were really nice about it. Chloe: Yeah, of course they were nice, but I'm sure that they were actually pissed off. Great, after all the work that I've done. Lily: Chloe, you didn't get me the interview. The agency saw me in a magazine ad. Chloe: Yes, but I showed you what to do in those ads. Cane: Chloe, why don't you just calm down? Devon: If I'd have know the cure for food poisoning was pissing you off, I'd have done that a long time ago. Chloe: Well, excuse me for being angry, but this could mean her career. Cane: What do you want her to do, drive to New York? Chloe: You know what? I guess I'll just call them in the morning. Who knows when they're gonna be able to see you again. Lily: Well, maybe we shouldn't rush. I mean, I still am under contract here. Chloe: Yeah, I gotta figure that out, too. Cane: Come on, Baby, let's get you unpacked. Lily: Yes, excellent idea. Chloe: You know, a real professional would have bought two tickets and then would've just used the credit for the one that she didn't use. Crap. You know, Devon, get me some aspirin. Devon: You can get it your damn self. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Slow night here. Adam: Yeah. Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. I saw you with Heather. Adam: Uh-huh. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. That was a peak experience for me. Adam: Why is that? Phyllis: Well, because you got her to smile and I didn't think she was capable. Adam: Mm. Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, can I talk business with you? Adam: Yeah, sure. Phyllis: Okay, we're moving up the ad deadline date, and, uh, the latest you can get it to us is-- Adam: Hang on a second. That's not business. That's housekeeping. Phyllis: Well-- Adam: Just send an e-mail over to marketing. Excuse me. Phyllis: Well-- [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Amber, could you please get Ivo a refill for his coffee? And also get me a copy of the demographic report for the webzine and the first issue, please. Amber: Uh-huh. Ivo: Thanks. Amber: Yeah. Nick: Thank you. Amber: Yeah. Nick: All right, Man, let me tell you where we're at. We absolutely killed it in the 18 to 49, and we're not far behind in the 12 to 34. Ivo: That's webzine territory. It'll build. What can you offer us? Nick: 100% coverage, both mediums, plus an expanded photo shoot for the webzine and a hyperlink to your album site. Ivo: How about a compact disc insert, too? Nick: I like it. I like it a lot. I'm gonna have to run that by my partners, Ivo: No, I have to go back to Madison. We're off to Minneapolis, Rochester and Edmonton. Nick: Can I get you an answer by 9:00 in the morning? Ivo: I don't even wanna think about it overnight. Either I go downstairs with a date to shoot the cover, or no deal. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, we'll see you soon, Martyn. Sharon: Thank you. Martyn: Thank you. It was a pleasure. Thank you so much. Jack: I want you to know, that portrait is gonna be no part of our renovation. Gloria: No, that's fine, Jack. I'll put it in my room. Jack: You're sure? Gloria: Yes, I think that's the respectful thing to do. Jack: Hey, hey, easy, easy. Easy, easy. Gloria: My, what a frisky pup, but I will be happy to walk him from time to time. So, Jack, which room is mine? Jack: The pool house has everything you'll need. Gloria: And I thought you were joking. Is it really fit for human habitation? Jack: We redid it. It is. Sharon: Human and canine habitation. Actually, we're using it for Fisher's dog house, as well. Fisher: (Barks) Gloria: (Laughs nervously) Gloria: Thank you for letting me use the guest bathroom. Jack: Until the pipes in the pool house are fixed, and then that's your bathroom. Sharon: Tomorrow morning. Gloria: It's good to be back. At this point in my life, even having a roof over my head is something to be grateful for. The fact that it's John's... thank you, Jack. Jack: You're welcome. Gloria: Thank you, Sharon. You don't know how much it means to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Chloe must be in her room. Lily: Mm. Good. Cane: So tell me, how does a late dinner and a movie sound? Lily: Oh, I'll watch anything as long as it has nothing to do with modeling. Cane: Yeah, well, I kinda think that chick flicks aren't Jet Li's specialty. Lily: You know what? I'm actually kinda glad that I missed my flight to New York. I was afraid that I would walk in there and they would just... tear me apart. Cane: Yeah, well, you know, if they did that, they'd be idiots. Lily: Yeah, but you know what? If they did, I would just walk out with my head held high and they would see it. Cane: What would they see? Lily: Uh, you know, the it factor. Cane: Oh, and that's when the rushed out with that diamond-encrusted pen and that contract and they just beg you to sign on the spot, right? Lily: Yes, but not before I make a few little key contract riders, like the private jet from Wisconsin. Cane: Mm-hmm. Lily: The pied-a-terre in Provence. And of course, you figure heavily into this fantasy. Cane: Ooh. I like the sound of this. Lily: But the operative word is fantasy. Cane: Anything can happen. Chloe: Hi. Cane: Hey, how you feeling? Chloe: Ugh. Lily: You know what? Maybe we should stay here. Cane: All right. I'll order a pizza and I'll go out and get some of Hollywood's finest and we'll make a night of it at home. Chloe: Uh, no, you really, really do not have to do that. Lily: No, it'll be good. It'll take your mind off your stomach, and you know, Cane can bring you home some chicken soup from the club. Chloe: Chicken soup? Yay. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: What's up, Man? Adam: Nick. It's been awhile. Nick: Yeah. Well, there haven't been any parties or christenings lately, so... Adam: Well, you know you're always welcome at the house. Nick: Look at you. That's--that's nice of you to invite me to the house. Uh, how do you like it out there? Adam: I'm loving it. Anyway, I'll see you later. Nick: Okay. Phyllis: Guess who he's sleeping with. Nick: Do I have to? Phyllis: Blonde hair, starched suits, starched face, likes to prosecute close family members. Nick: Heather Stevens. Phyllis: Exactly! Maybe they'll have, like, lots of corporate babies. Nick: Be perfect grandkids for my dad. Phyllis: Okay, so? So? So? Nick: So, so, so, what? Phyllis: So you know what I'm talking about. Ivo Marx and Katy Perry? Nick: Signed, sealed and delivered. Phyllis: Good for you! You are amazing! Nick: Yeah, I get that a lot. Phyllis: So--so-- so Sharon didn't pitch a fit? It's out of her comfort zone. I mean, Jack, too. Nick: Well, they're not upset yet. Phyllis: What do you mean, yet? Nick: Well, Ivo kind of gave me a now or never type thing. I went with the now. Phyllis: You did? They're gonna be mad. Nick: I really don't care. Let 'em freak. Turnabout's fair play, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Hey, Devon, what do you want on your pizza? Cane's stopping by the magazine and then he's gonna pick it up. Devon: Um, just extra cheese and mushrooms. Dang it! They killed me! Lily: Okay, well, I'm gonna call it in. Chloe: What about me? Lily: Ten minutes ago, you couldn't even keep down ginger ale. Chloe: Well, I-I'm starting to feel better. I'm hungry. Lily: No. Chicken soup is your limit. Devon: Come on, you wanna mess with me, huh? You're gonna die! [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: (Sighs) Cane: Hey. I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean to scare you. Amber: No, it's okay. Everyone's gone, so... Cane: I was coming by to see Nick and talk to him about our ad placement, but, uh, he's not here. Amber: Um, you should check out the bulletin board. I think you'll be happy. Cane: Okay. Yeah, 'cause we got shafted last month. Amber: Hey, uh... you know, um... it must've been hard-- Lily losing the cover. Cane: Yeah, it was. You know, but she's bounced back. She's, uh, she's now being chased by this big agency in New York. Amber: Apex? Cane: Yeah. Yeah, Apex. So, um... how you doing? Have you--have you heard from Daniel? Amber: Yeah, yeah, he's, uh, he's having a blast on the tour. He's sightseeing a lot. Um, he misses me so much, so he sends me all these e-mails. You know, he's not in the whole groupie thing, so... Cane: That's good. Yeah. I don't see you ad up here. Amber: Oh, um, that's just because the first one-- it was so successful that I'm just swamped with orders, so... Cane: Really? Amber: Yeah. Cane: That's good. Good for you. Anyway, look, I gotta go. Um, Lily's waiting and, uh... yeah, okay. Do me a favor, will ya? Just tell Nick I came by. Ask him to call me. Okay. Amber: You have mail? No, you don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I think I actually bored Fenmore to sleep with my stories. Lauren: It was beautiful. You know, if you ever wanna give up the law, you'd make a fabulous children's book writer. Michael: Mm. Well, I'd have to be able to do the art, too. Lauren: Of course. Michael: Mm-hmm. But no one would wanna buy my books. I am way too sentimental for the, uh, 21st century. "And Michael said, 'Let there be treacle!' And lo! There was treacle." Lauren: Oh, and what's wrong with happily every after? Michael: Oh... it never happens. It's kinda like me being a good father. I try, and then I walk out and do something like I... did. Lauren: You're a great father. You are the kind of father that any child would be proud of. Michael: Let's hope Fenmore sees that when he's 17. Lauren: No child is ever gonna say anything like that when they're 17. You're not--you're not gonna screw him up. Michael: It's in the genes, though. Both sides. Lauren: Honey, you always imagined a better world. I mean, think about those books--those stories that you wrote when you were little about your dad. Michael: Those were fairy tales, like the ones I tell Fenmore. Lauren, my father was a drunk. Lauren: And you're not. You have made a wonderful life for yourself. Michael: Well... I do hope Fenmore sees it that way. If he ever fantasized-- if he even fantasized about having a better father, that would kill me. Well, not that I have room to talk. I'm always fantasizing about having a better mother for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: The coast is clear. Gloria never returned. So what did you think of her little speech? Sharon: Mm. Seemed sincere. Jack: But you don't buy it? Sharon: Do you? Jack: I'm just hoping for the best. Sharon: Here's what I don't understand. You're trying to help the woman, fine, that's good. And you know, I'm not without sympathy, but... pay for her room at the club or an apartment or buy her a condo. Jack: She won't have Dad there. Sharon: Jack... I know you miss him, but... your father-- he isn't here anymore. This is your house now. And it's our future. It seems like you're more concerned about Gloria than you are about us. I don't know why you can't see that. John: Jack? Jack: Alistair, what the hell are you doing here? John: Now I may look like that hack, but he could never fill my shoes. Jack: Dad? John: (Chuckles) you're doing the right thing, Jack. Jack: You said you weren't coming back. John: I missed you. Jack: I missed you, too. You have no idea. John: But I do. I do, son. Jack: Why are you here? John: You've earned it. Taking Gloria in. Giving her back her home. Jack: I'm not sure my wife feels that way. John: Well, the right thing is rarely the popular thing. Do you know that... from the first time I came back to you, I've wanted you to do the right thing. And today, oh, you have made your dad very proud. Jack: This mean you're back for good? John: Oh. You've been here for me, now I'm going to be here for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Ah. Gloria: Aah! Oh! Well, excuse me, Fisher. You didn't tell me this seat was reserved! And you didn't even tell me where you keep the mop. Gloria: Oh, Fisher. Home, sweet home. (Sighs) [NEXT_ON] Jill: Have you really thought about this? You know, she really could become a star. Sabrina: I'd love you to be my matron of honor. Jeff: Aah! Jill: Jeffrey, what is it? Jeff: Allergic. Jill: Call 9-1-1. is there a doctor here?