David: What is this? A new hobby?
Erica: Give your interior designer a kiss.
David: So, what, are you redecorating the entire hospital?
Erica: Your office is going to be featured in the best design magazines. I've spent the entire
morning with my decorator. Just look at these samples. They're to die for.
David: Well, not exactly a phrase I like associated with my work, but...
Erica: Oh, sorry. Look at this. David, look at this... this mohair. Look at this. Isn't this just heaven? What do you think?
David: Well, I think it's exquisite. I hate to squelch your gorgeous fire, but I can't make this decision by myself.
Erica: Why not? I mean, certainly it's not the money.
David: It's Alex. Every aspect of this foundation involves both of us, including decor.
Erica: Not if I have anything to say about it.

Alex: It's amazing how fun it is, falling on your bum.
Edmund: Well, it beats throwing objects of art around the place, doesn't it?
Alex: Yeah, yeah. Don't knock it till you tried it. No, no, that was fun, though, being out there in the fresh air. It was lovely.
Edmund: Good. Well, don't thank me because it's not over yet. We're not finished.
Alex: Oh, no, there's more?
Edmund: Yes, there is. There's tradition. First, after skating, we need a roaring fire. Then hot chocolate.
Alex: Oh.
Edmund: Brandy is optional.
Alex: Well, good.
Edmund: Let me take this thing from you. It's a little bit on the wet side.
Alex: I know. I did fall down a lot.
Edmund: Yes, you did.
Alex: Ugh. Disgusting. I got it.
Edmund: I'll tell you what -- division of labor.
Alex: Mm-hmm.
Edmund: I'll tend to that fire, and you -- why don't you work on the hot chocolate.
Alex: No, you cheated. What did you do, call Stella and have her deliver it?
Edmund: Yeah, I guess I did. You can pour, though, can't you?
Alex: Yeah.
Edmund: Ok.
Edmund: Hey, what do you know. The clock stopped at almost 12:00. I don't know whether
it was noon or midnight.
Alex: Oh, that thing hasn't worked since I got here.
Edmund: Well, leave it to me. I will fix it.
Alex: No, no, it's all right. Don't.
Edmund: No, I am a handyman, believe me.
Alex: No, I'll deal with it later, please.
Edmund: No, Alex, this clock is kind of temperamental. You have to work the minute hand
and not the hour hand, or the chimes --
Alex: Please, don't. Just leave it.


Edmund: What's wrong?
Alex: Oh I'm a light sleeper. And it seems like every time I'm about to close my eyes, that
thing chimes. So I just let it wind down.
Edmund: Ok. Well, unfortunately I already wound it a couple times, so, listen, why don't I just stick it in my pocket so the maids don't come in --
Alex: It's fine. Don't worry about it, really. I got to pour this, or else it'll get cold.
Alex: What do you want, cream or marshmallows?
Edmund: Both.
Alex: That's a true Marick.
Alex: There.
Edmund: Thank you.
Alex: This is very nice, really.
Edmund: Listen, now that you've had a chance to unwind -- so to speak, yes -- have you given any thought to going to the Crystal Ball?
Alex: I don't celebrate New Year's Eve. That's my thing. It's my tradition. And this year won't be any different, no matter how nice the invitation is.
Edmund: What happened? Did you get hit in the head with a champagne cork? Is that it?
Alex: Yeah, that was it.
Edmund: No, come on. Seriously. I mean, what is it about New Year's Eve that's, you know, got you?
Alex: New Year's Eve. I find it... I find it really depressing. There's a desperation to it, a sadness.
Edmund: Ok. Ok, don't think of the Crystal Ball as a New Year's Eve party. Think of it as a party in its own right. Now, we raised a lot of money in the past for Maria's foundation. We'll do the same now for Dimitri's.
Alex: I don't feel like celebrating.
Edmund: Ok. Don't think of it as a party. Think of it as work. Think of it as you and a bunch of rich, old people you have to talk to until you're bored to death.
Alex: Well, that is very shrewd. But the answer's the same. I don't like New Year's Eve.
Edmund: I don't understand. It's new beginnings. It's a time to celebrate, isn't it?
Alex: This is the beginning of the rest of my life without Dimitri.
Edmund: I'm sorry. I -- Alex, I didn't think.
Alex: It's all right. Do you understand?
Edmund: Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah.

Edmund: Listen, I got to head back. The kids need me for supper, and they like to watch me eat my vegetables. And Maddie's vegetables... you know what Maddie likes?
Alex: No, I have no idea.
Edmund: She likes cauliflower. Can you believe that?
Alex: Oh, my lord.
Edmund: She's not my daughter.
Alex: This is really nice. Thank you. The skating and the hot chocolate, the fire.
Edmund: Well, you're welcome. And I'm sorry that I pushed you about the Crystal Ball deal. I understand why you don't want to go.
Alex: I'm glad you understand.
Edmund: Yeah. But if you change your mind --
Alex: You're relentless, aren't you?
Edmund: Yes.
Alex: Wait. Your skates.
Edmund: Oh. Thank you. Relentless. Good night.
Alex: Good night.

[Knock on door]

Alex: I haven't changed my mind.
David: You haven't heard my proposition.
Alex: What do you want?
David: How about a peace offering?
Alex: "Dr. Alexandra Marick and Dr. David Hayward have been appointed co-directors of the Andrassy foundation for rare diseases, an endowment established by the late Dimitri Marick. The foundation hopes to find cures for those diseases... " la, la, la.
David: So, what do you think?
Alex: It's very good. Yeah. To the point. You're good at things like that. Got a flare for them.
David: Self-promotion?
Alex: Yeah. Surprised you put my name first.
David: I'm making an effort. I would like for this to work.
Alex: You even sound sincere.
David: As proof of that, I'd like to extend an invitation.
Alex: I already received one of these. Thank you.
David: Oh, good. Well, then, you're already going.
Alex: No, I'm not. No.
David: I don't understand. This is a perfect opportunity for us to talk up the foundation, garner support.
Alex: Yeah, well, I don't do New Year's Eve.
David: You have to. Joe has given us an ultimatum. We have to work together.
Alex: Oh, I have complete confidence that you can do this all on your own.
David: Alex, this would be a public demonstration that we're capable of being in the same room together.
Alex: Yeah.
David: What better way of instilling confidence in potential donors and colleagues?
Alex: I don't care.
David: You can't afford that attitude. Our futures and that of the foundation could rest on this.
Alex: Ooh! Could you just leave, please?
David: You're not going to make this easy, are you?

[Alex dreams]

[Noisemakers]

Voices: Five, four, three, two, one!

[Cheers and applause]

Singers' voices: Should old acquaintance be forgot... and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot and [clock chimes]