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Thursday, August 16, 2007 Henry sells Vienna's jewelry so they can pay off some of their debts. He's planning to deposit the cash in the bank when he's approached by a gambler to join a poker game. He decides to take a chance and ends up winning Al's Diner in the game. Today’s episode was directed by Sonia Blangiardo and written by Judy Tate.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Henry: There you are, my pet. Vienna: I needed something to relieve the pain. Is it done? Henry: It's done. Vienna: I know we had to, Henry, but it's really hard to say good-bye to old friends. Henry: If it's any consolation, I know how difficult it was for you and I think that what you did was very, very noble. Vienna: I hope you got a great price for the orlandia. With its peach color is quite rare, and it was nearly 20 carats -- Henry: All the diamonds fetched better than market price. Vienna: Even the one from my mother? I know it was small, but it was my favorite. She gave it to me on my tenth birthday. Henry: I know, I know. She made you stand very still, and she made you close your little eyes, which is why -- I just couldn't bring myself to sell it.
Vienna: You are the most wonderful man! Henry: You looked so unhappy when you laid that thing on the velvet. I -- I couldn't bring myself to make you part with something that was just so dear. Vienna: You are the most romantic man I've ever known. Can you please put it on? Henry: Oh yes, absolutely. Happily. You know -- here, you are just so -- you're so beautiful, Vienna. Vienna: Even with only one itsy bitsy diamond? Henry: It has nothing to do with the rock around your neck. You are so beautiful because you are fearless, and you are -- you were willing to make sacrifices -- Vienna: Well, you know, it's the least I could do. Let's face it. I wasn't exactly good at economizing. You know, the only way out was to sell the jewelry. Henry: You think you might regret the decision? Vienna: I still have you, don't I? And we love each other. Which is way more important than money. Henry: That's very true. We're uh -- we're not in the black yet though. Vienna: But I thought by selling the jewels -- Henry: But yeah, we got some money that'll make a dent in the debt, but we're not going to be in fancy shoes and martinis anytime soon. Anyway, I'm going to take the cash and deposit in the bank tomorrow morning. Vienna: You have it here? Henry: Yeah, yeah. Voila. Vienna: As beautiful as that sight is, I only have eyes for you. Henry: Likewise, my sweet. Vienna: Will you be here when I get back? Henry: Where are you going? Vienna: I'm going to go upstairs and meet my manicurist. Henry: What happened to economizing? Vienna: Well, it's a necessary business expense for a masseuse. And I can write it off.
Al: Henry Coleman? Henry: Who wants to know? Al: The name's Bart Albertini. How you doing? Henry: What can I do for you, Mr. Albertini? Al: Well, I don't like to be nosy, but I couldn't help but notice that wad of green you flashed just now. Henry: Yeah, that's a bad habit. Al: Are you the same Henry Coleman that cleaned out the Lombardo twins after a long night of poker? Henry: I see my reputation precedes me. Al: You're a legend in this town, Buddy. And it just so happens I'm on my way to a high-stakes game right now. You interested? Henry: You know, there was a time I wouldn't think twice about that, but I'm a reformed gambler. Al: Game's right upstairs. Henry: Near or far, quitting is quitting. Al: Don't tell me. You got a gal now and she's jealous of your love for lady luck. Henry: Let me put it to you this way, the last time I sat in on a game, I got arrested. Okay? And it was the night before my wedding -- almost. And that's another story. The point is that my girl doesn't just get jealous of me gambling, she goes into an insane rage. Al: Yeah, I heard about that sting operation -- sorry. Mum Eddie should have stayed in Chicago where he knows the turf. But these are just some local boys looking to have some fun. Henry: Yeah, I don't know. Al: If you're as good as they say -- Henry: Oh, I'm that good. Al: Then what have you got to lose? I mean, a guy like you, you could quadruple that bundle by the end of the night. Henry: Did you say quadruple? Al: Guys, this is Henry. He's joining the game tonight. Henry, this is Whitey, TC, JP and Lee. Henry: Nice to meet you guys. Whitey: The game is five card stud. Bullets play ball tens, three raise limit per hand. Gentlemen, ante up. Henry: What's the buy-in? JP: $25. TC: $2,500. Henry: Just making sure you guys are awake.
TC: I see you and I call. A straight. Lee: I'm raising the ante, guys, double or nothing. Five card stud. Everybody ante up. Whitey: I'm out. Lee: I'm out, too. JP: Don't look at me, I've been out all night. TC: I'm lucky I still have my shirt. Al: Well, I guess that just leaves you and me, Coleman. You still betting? Henry: It's what I've been waiting for. I'll see your bet, and I'll double it. Al: I'll see you but I'm putting in a marker. TC: Did he just bet the keys? JP: He bet the keys. Henry: You must be very confident in your hand? Al: All or nothing -- didn't you say that's the only way to play? Read 'em and weep. Full house. Henry: Oh my God. Vienna: Henry? Henry? I know you're in there! Open this door right now! [Knock on the door]
JP: What do you want us to do about her? Henry: Uh, let her in. Vienna: Henry, what is it you're doing? You told me that we had to economize. I gave up a pedicure, even though all my shoes shows open toes. Henry: Sweetheart, you should have gotten the pedicure, okay? Vienna: But you told me that -- Henry: No, Honey, Honey, Honey, we won. Vienna: Oh, ten. Ten, ten, ten. So what? Henry: No, no, four of a kind, Sweetie. That beats a full house, all right. You see all -- that's ours. Vienna: Ours? Henry: Yeah. Hey, Papi, pay up, okay? Al: I can't. At least not right this second. Henry: What is this? Some kind of scam? Al: No, I just never thought the pot would get that high. I know I should have pulled out, but I thought, Man, I was golden. I had a full house. Vienna: Henry, I want our money right now. Al: You'll get it. You'll get your money, little lady. Any of these guys will tell you, I'm good for it. Listen, meet me here in a little bit, all right?
Vienna: What's that smell? Henry: It's salt, grease, a little hamburger meat, maybe? Vienna: Okay, we're leaving. Henry: Vienna, will you relax? This is only going to take a minute. Vienna: Are you sure this is the right address? Henry: Yeah. Matter of fact, there's the guy himself right now. Al: Henry! Henry: Hey, I don't think we got introductions here. Bart Albertini, this is Vienna Hyatt. Al: Pleased to meet you. Your boyfriend plays a mean game of poker. Vienna: Is that his money right there in the suitcase? Al: No. That's the last of my worldly possessions. I'm taking off for Tulsa. Henry: What's in Tulsa? Al: My Mary Beth. I'm going to beg her to take me back. Vienna: Oh, your wife left you? Al: She got tired of my gambling and me. Swore she'd never look at me again. But I'm hoping she gives me a second chance. Vienna: That's all well and good, Mr. Albertini, but how do you plan to pay my Henry? Henry: Ah, yes, the infamous keys. I forgot to ask what those were for. Al: My diner. Well, of course, it's your diner now. Ain't she a beaut? Please take care of her. Henry: Bart Albertini -- you're Al? Al: In the flesh. Take care of this baby. She's given me a lot of good years. Waitress: On the house. Vienna: What's that? Waitress: It's a sloppy Joe, ma'am. I mean boss.
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