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Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Today’s episode was directed by Sonia Blangiardo and written by Melissa Salmons.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Mike: Wow, that's great. We'll be here. Thanks, Joe. Yes. Henry still in the shower? Katie: He's halfway through the Sinatra catalog. By the time he hits "beyond the sea" he should be ready to get out. Why? Who was that? Mike: Joe Campbell, the best physical therapist this side of Chicago. Katie: Oh, I remember his name, from memorial. Mike: I retiled his bathroom. He owes me a favor. And he's on his way over. I'm tellin you, this guy will have Henry off the sofa in no time. Katie: Oh, he's gonna be so relieved to finally get out of here. And Maddie will be going home soon to go back to school. So things will get back to normal. Mike: And not a minute too soon. Maddie: Hey, I got the mail. Katie: Thanks, Maddie. Maddie: I need you to sign this. Katie: What is it? Maddie: Oh, it's a registration for school. Katie: What? Maddie: Oh, didn't Henry tell you? I'm staying in Oakdale.
Katie: So, why didn't you tell me Maddie was going to school here and using my address? Henry: I'm sorry. We just decided she could stay last night. Katie: Then how did she get into Oakdale Latin already? Maddie: Well, I applied as soon as Henry got hurt. I wasn't sure how long he'd be off his feet. And I wasn't sure how long you'd take care of him, given the situation. Henry: Madeline. Maddie: But, turns out that you were great. Henry: Yeah, I'm really sorry about the address, we had to put something on the form. We'll change it as soon as we move. Katie: It's not a problem. But tuition might be. It's a really expensive school. Maddie: Oh, I applied for every scholarship and I'll qualify next semester. I used my savings for the fall. Katie: You must really want to stay here. Maddie: Well, I've missed Henry. I mean, who wouldn't, you know? Henry: She'll have time to miss me soon enough. Mike: Hopefully sooner than you think. I got a surprise for you. Henry: Really? Mike: The best physical therapist in the state is on his way over to work on you. Henry: No kidding? Well, that is just -- that's too much. Mike: No, come on. Henry: No, I couldn't afford that. Mike: It's already taken care of. Henry: No, Mike, I can't ask you to -- Mike: We already traded for it. Henry, relax. I'm telling you, this guy is the best. He will have you up and on your feet in no time. Henry: That is so generous. Maddie: You really shouldn't have. Mike: Well, it's my pleasure, Maddie. Katie: Mike, I have some boxes in the car from the store from last night. You want to help me? Mike: Sure. I have to admit, I kinda enjoyed that. Katie: Yeah? Don't let Maddie serve you anything to eat any time soon. Mike: I'll make snickers be my food taster. Katie: How much longer are we going to have to sneak out here to get five minutes alone? Mike: Not much longer. We're gonna be alone together very soon. Maddie: I should go help them bring some stuff in. Henry: Stop right there. Maddie: I'm trying to be a good guest. Henry: No, you're trying to butt in between Mike and Katie. Now, they're in love. So, leave them alone. Maddie: Okay. Well then, I will go out there and walk right by and not say a word. Henry: Where are you going? Maddie: The bookstore. Henry: Okay, well, be nice to them on the way out. If they figure out that I'm faking this back injury, we're going to have to throw ourselves on their mercy. Maddie: Henry, you can fool anybody. You had me going, and I know all your tricks. Henry: You better hope so. Otherwise, we're going to be sleeping in the limo.
Katie: We have to be realistic, Mike. Even if the physical therapist can work miracles, it's going to be a long time before Henry can work. Mike: That's his problem. Come on, Henry has supported himself for years without a job. Katie: Not legally. And now he has Maddie here. They can't be sleeping in the limo. He's gonna have to get a real job to make enough to have a decent place to live. I'm not going to put them out on the street. Mike: I know, you're right. But that doesn't mean we have to sit here and nurse him the whole time. Katie: Are we gonna get bored when there's no drama anymore? Maybe that's why things keep happening. Maybe we make them happen because we're afraid. Mike: Stop that. Katie: The talking, you mean? Mike: Yeah. Katie: Good, because I'm never gonnna stop wanting. Maddie: I need to go to the bookstore so I can get my reading list. I'll bring you back a racing form, okay? Henry: Okay, that's a start. An even better way to my heart is to quit pushing Katie at me. Maddie: Yeah, well, I'd have to pry her off of Mike first. Henry: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't catch that, huh? Maddie: Oh, I said I'll be polite and grateful and very quiet. Henry: Good, that's better. Why are you bringing your computer? Maddie: There's wireless connection at the bookstore cafe. It is way slow here, the connection. Henry: All right. Don't take too long. And don't worry, don't worry there, sweetheart. You know, if this back scam goes awry, I will find a place for us. Maddie: Hopefully you won't have to. Be home soon. Don't mind me. See you later.
Maddie: Okay, Byron. Katie's online. Damn, no new mail. Byron's still AWOL. Dear Byron, have you forgotten me? Because I can't get you out of my mind. [ Henry moaning ] Joe: Sorry. Hold on, take a deep breath. I'm going to try and touch that again, real gently. Katie: That's where he was hurt first. Joe: Yeah. The swelling's all gone. Henry: That must be why it feels like you're touching the bone. Joe: Let's get you back on the couch. Henry: Okay. Ohh. Joe: Okay, Henry, I'm going to show you a few stretches you can do between now and when I come back. Henry: Great. Whoa, looks like that hurts. Joe: I haven't started yet. Henry: Oh. Joe: Even if you're back's a little tender, you should be able to do this. Just like this. Henry: Okay. But no farther than you can go without pain. It's important that you start loosening up that lower back. Henry: All right. You got it, doc. Joe: And we'll have you up and jogging in no time. Henry: Oh, that sounds like a miracle. How soon can you come back? Joe: Well, I'll check my schedule and give you a call. Mike: I'll walk you out. Joe: All right. Katie: Thank you. Joe: Sure. Mike: So, what's the verdict? How long is it gonna take Henry to recover? Joe: I honestly can't say. Mike: Best estimate. Joe: I can't tell, Mike. I can't say that there's anything to recover from.
Mike: Well, Henry did take a pretty bad fall. Katie saw it. Joe: Yeah, that explains the initial injury. But the swelling's gone down from that, so I can't say that the pain is related. Mike: You think it's something else entirely? Joe: Well, it's hard to say. I mean, backs are tricky. They hold everything, not just physical pain. Mike: You think it's in his head? Joe: No, no, Henry's definitely in pain. I'm just not sure the cause is physical. Has he been under any stress, suffered any setbacks lately? [ Mike remembering ] Joe: Mike? Mike: Nothing he didn't already know. But he has taken a couple hits to the heart lately, yeah. Joe: Well, then it might take some time. But we'll do our best. Mike: Thanks, Joe. Joe: See you soon. Mike: See ya. Joe: All right. Katie: Don't make it worse. Henry: Oh, I hate being helpless. Mike: You're not. Katie: You just did a lot of exercises. Just give yourself a break, okay? What did Joe say? Mike: Not much. [ Knock at the door ] Delivery man: Hi, these are for Katie Peretti? Katie: Oh, yeah. Wow. Mike, these are absolutely gorgeous. Mike: They're not from me. I didn't send them to you. Henry: I am couch-bound and broke. As much as I appreciate the hospitality, it wasn't me. Katie: I don't get it. Then who would do this? Maddie: Yes. Byron.
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