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LESSON 3

I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.

SCENCE ONE: THE STUDIO

Jake: Hello, Roger.

Roger: Jake, What are you doing here? How's the story coming? I think your viewers will like it.

Jake: So do I... I'm surprised at you, Roger.

Roger: What do you mean?

Jake: I don't get it. You were always good at whatever you did. Why would you ruin a good career to go to work for Thomas Ames?

Roger: I know what you're talking about.

Jake: Don't pretend to be surprised at what I'm saying, Roger. I know what you're working for Ames. I know that he's been paying you to sabotage WEFL... What I'm interested in is why.

Roger: I'm surprised in you, Jake. You were so slow at figuring this out. What took you so long/

Jake: I thought you were my friend.

Roger: You were never good at judging who your friends really were.

Jake: I believe in you... When we were in college and no one would give you a chance, I did. I help you. I cared. Why would you do this to me?

Roger: I didn't mean to hurt anyone, Jake.

Jake: So it was you.

Roger: Yeah. It was me. The travel tape. The singing lesson. All the technical difficulties at the station were my fault.

Jake: But why?

Roger: Money. I needed money. But it wasn't supposed to be like this, Jake. It were too far.

Jake: Money?

Roger; Yes. I left the big television networks and started my own business. I was lucky at getting started. I got a lot of work. But then the networks hired new people and my business began to decline. I put everything I owned into that business, Jake. Everything. I was in debt. Then I met Thomas Ames. He helped me. He invested in my business. He loaned money to me. He told me about WEFL and helped me get some work here. But then he asked me to arrange for some techincal difficulties at WEFL. I thought it was nothing. It seemed funny at first, like a big joke. Then Ames threatened me. He was going to take over my business unless I helped. He wanted me to lower WEFL's ratings so Peter Case would have to sell him the station. By that time, I was worried about the money I owed him. I was afraid of Ames... So I did it. To tell you the truth, Jake, I'm glad it's over. It was like a nightmare.

SCENCE TWO: THE OFFICE

Steven: I'm shocked at how quickly the time has gone by. It feels like just yesterday that Peter was born. He's six months old already and he's becoming a real person. Now that Ray Modine is close to solving this mystery, I'm thrilled at the chance to spend more time at home. I haven't been spending enough time with Peter. I should buy him a present... But which one?... I know who can help.

SCENCE THREE: THE OFFICE, LATER THE SAME DAY

Rita: Are you interested in buying clothes or a toy for Peter?

Steven: I don't konw. He's only six months old. What do you think?

Rita: I don't think he's going to notice that you buy him. I think you're too concerned about it. Why don't you buy your wife something?

Steven: It's not her birthday.

Rita: Yeah, but I think she'd really like a gift. She'd probably be excited about it whatever it was. You know, your wife need as much attention as your baby.

Steven: You're right. I'm a little bit embarrassed about this, Rita. Thanks for the advice.

Rita: With all the things we've been through together? Don't be silly.

Steven: Look at these earrings. How about these for Anne? Do you think she'd like another pair of earrings?

Rita: I think she'd love the earrings. Who wouldn't?

Steven: Yeah. I'm going to order them.

This is the end of lesson three.