He claims that his earlier refusal was a misunderstanding and pleads to get their pilot TV show reinstated. When Russell informs him that he has already signed with another writing team, George negotiates for a price of $8,000, lower than Russell's original offer. Jerry derides him for having "held out for less money".
Susan Ross passes on to George that after he refused NBC's offer, Russell Dalrymple renounced his interest in doing a pilot with George and Jerry at all. George realizes his plan has backfired, and since it is the weekend he cannot have a meeting with Russell until Monday. He wrestles Russell's address from Susan and pays an unsolicited visit to Russell at his home.