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Monday, January 5, 2009 Henry has a book-reading and book-signing for his new book, The Man from Oakdale, at Al's. He also provides a shoulder to cry on for Maddie, who's had her broken heart by Casey, again. Today’s episode was directed by Michael Eilbaum and written by Gordon Rayfield.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Henry: That's to Felicia? Okay, thank you for coming, Felicia. And thank you for buying. Vienna: Oh, you have to buy a book first. Oh, fantastic! Would you like some coffee? Maddie: Isn't that blackmail? Vienna: Extortion. Oh, have you ever seen him so happy? Maddie: Only at a poker table when he has the winning hand. Vienna: I'm so proud of him. Maddie: Me, too. Vienna: Casey! It's so lovely that you came to celebrate with us. Casey: That's not exactly -- Vienna: You know, Maddie is right inside. Casey: Yes, I see her. Vienna: Why are you standing out here? Come on. Maddie, look who's here. Your boyfriend.
Vienna: Oh, come on, Mr. Peacock. You'll get a free doughnut if you buy the book. And besides, you come in here every day to see Henry. Wouldn't you want to get to know him a little better? Mr. Peacock: I'd rather get to know you better. Henry: This is a diner, not an escort agency. Vienna: Oh, Henry, come on. Peacock, he's one of our best customers. Henry: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Of course, he is. Of course, he is. What kind of books do you like, Mr. Peacock? Mr. Peacock: Non-fiction. Vienna: Well, Henry's book is based on a true story. Henry: That's right. It's rooted in fact. Mr. Peacock: What's it about? Henry: Well, it's about what might happen if Vienna and I had been hired to search for a little boy named Johnny, who had been kidnapped by his aunt Lucy to keep him from being a prize in the battle between his biological father Craig and his adoptive father Dusty. Mr. Peacock: You're right, nobody could make up all that. I think I'll just pay for the doughnut. Henry: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Mr. Peacock, look, if you stay for the reading, the doughnut is on the house, whether you buy the book or not. What do you say? Okay. Vienna: Great. Henry: I think we should start, liebchen. Vienna: Okay, ladies and gentlemen, please find a seat, because Henry is about to start his reading. Henry: I think we should do it together. Vienna: Do what? Henry: We should do the reading together. Vienna: No, but you're the author. Henry: Yeah, I know. But you know, that love scene in the first chapter, that's pretty close to the truth, isn't it? Vienna: Yeah. Henry: Yeah. Vienna: But I'm not an actress. Henry: Sweetie, you just be yourself, okay? It's sure to satisfy Mr. Peacock. Ladies and gentlemen, a little bit of a surprise here. Vienna, who is my partner in the book and also my love in actual life, is going to join me in the reading. If this doesn't get you to buy the damn book, nothing will.
Henry: "He loved Vienna so much that he even found her sometimes incomprehensible accent charming. He genuinely wanted to hear what she had to say, but looking at her frequently proved too distracting. And, in this particular instance, her practically wing across his lap didn't help. She turned around, resting the edge of her equally perfectly proportioned and symmetrical rear end against his thighs. That didn't help much either." Vienna: "And you know what other interesting fact I have also noticed?" Henry: "Do tell." Vienna: "You and I, Henry --"
Henry: "Vienna placed her index finger on Henry's nose and traced a line down to the spot between his collarbones. He tried to kiss it when it flicked across his lips, but Vienna was too quick." Vienna: "Or would you rather that we forget about traveling and instead stay where we are so we can continue our earlier conversation?" Henry: "Vienna smiled. He knew she was plotting something. But experience had taught him never to ask what." [Applause] What did you think there, Mr. Peacock? Vienna: Mr. Peacock, he's buying five copies. One for each member of his family. And you know what? He wants me to sign them all! Henry: It's usual for the author to sign -- Vienna: I know, I know, but I told him we'll make an exception, just this once. It's five copies. Four more than one, Henry. Henry: That's true, that's true, darling. Okay, well here, knock yourself out. Thank you. Vienna: And I'm going to get you all your doughnuts -- all five of them. Henry: Hey, where's Casey? Maddie: He's gone, and this time it's permanent. Henry: You know he's nowhere good enough for you. Maddie: I'm pretty sure that's his opinion, too. Henry: Well, then for once in his life, he's right. Maddie: You're a huge hit. Go enjoy it. Henry: No. Maddie: I'm just going to get some air. Henry: No, no, no, no. Not when my little sister needs me.
Vienna: Henry. Henry: What? Vienna: People are waiting to get your signature. Henry: I know, I'm saying good-bye to Maddie. Vienna: Oh, you're leaving already? What about Casey? No! No, he didn't! That little worm! Maddie: He's not a worm. Henry: I'm sorry, when she has decided a man's destiny, there is no way to change it. Maddie: You go be a white-hot megastar. I'll be right back. |