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Dan and Tina continue their broadcast.
Dan: (on-air) -and he pulls off the double-double for the fifth consecutive game. Also, the Grizzlies win streak stands at seven with no end in sight.
On the other hand, the end of this broadcast is in sight. When we return, we will update you on the current scores of games still in progress. We'll be back.
Dan and Tina go over their final notes once the commercial break begins.
Elliott walks to the anchor desk with the latest scores and updates. Dan believes Elliott has other intentions.
Dan: Elliott, what is it you would like?
Elliott: I would like the Sonics to close within 8 points so Natalie doesn't take my money.
Dan: I'm not talking about your bet with Natalie.
Elliott: Okay.
Dan: I'm guessing you would probably like to leave a little hint of what you want for the holidays.
Elliott: You already gave me and Jeremy-
Dan: Yeah, yeah. Everybody else has been giving me their wants and desires.
Elliott: Oh.
Tina Lake: Dan gave me this gorgeous music box which plays this beautiful song.
Dan: Thank you.
Elliott thinks for a moment.
Elliott: I heard you gave Jack Jankowitz an awesome driver.
Elliott goes through a golf swing. Dan smiles, trying to conceal is annoyance.
Dan: Okay. Yeah. And you would like to have one exactly like it.
Elliott: No, I'd like to be part of a foursome for a round.
Dan: David Duval? David and I have this special relationship-
Elliott: Ben Curtis.
Dan: What? David Duval isn't good enough for you?
Elliott: You asked.
Dan: Fair enough.
Natalie's voice is heard through the intercom.
"Everybody, the Sonics lost 94 to 78. Elliott, you owe me 20 bucks."
Elliott: Man.
Dan: It's okay. Natalie got 10 bucks from me, and only because of a technicality.
Elliott: You lost.
Dan: Not without a valiant effort - and a grapefruit knife.
Natalie walks out to the anchor desk to gloat.
Natalie: Oh, Elliott.
Elliott pulls out 20 bucks and hands it to Natalie.
Natalie: Thank you very much.
Elliott: It was certainly a pleasure doing business with you.
Natalie: Okay. How about the Golden Bears plus six against-
Elliott: No thanks.
Elliott heads toward the control room.
Natalie: You two are doing great. We have no wiggle room, so keep it tight.
Tina Lake: Sure thing.
Natalie: And Danny-
Dan: Yes?
Natalie: I just wanted to remind you as you catch our dreams and desires-
Dan: And?
Natalie: -that you shouldn't forget you are also a "Secret Santa" to one person in particular.
Dan thinks for a moment.
Dan: Isaac.
Natalie: You haven't gotten him a thing.
Dan: I've given it some thought.
Natalie: Just now.
Dan: No. It'll be good. Isaac will be pleased with his gift.
Natalie: You have absolutely no idea what to get him.
Dan: I'm totally clueless.
"One minute back."
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Isaac sits inside his office. He watches a monitor and patiently awaits for the show to come back from commercial.
There is a knock on his door. Isaac turns to find Casey standing in the doorway.
Isaac: Casey.
Casey: Good evening, Isaac.
Isaac: And how are things going?
Casey walks in and takes a seat.
Casey: Dana's expecting an engagement ring.
Isaac: I heard.
Casey: You heard?
Isaac: Yeah. The word from Dana is that you are going to propose to her after the show. (looks at his watch) That leaves you with about three minutes.
Casey: Here's the thing...
Isaac: You're not going to propose to Dana.
Casey: Right.
Isaac: You haven't even thought about purchasing a ring.
Casey: Kinda'.
Isaac: Imagine my surprise.
Casey: Isaac, what am I going to do? What am I going to tell Dana?
Isaac: Tell her how you feel.
Casey: I love her.
Isaac: That's a start.
Casey: How do I not disappoint her?
Isaac: Casey, Casey, Casey. How long have you known Dana?
Casey: Since college.
Isaac: And since college, have you ever seen Dana take a logical approach in a relationship?
Casey: She's been a little illogical.
Isaac: Casey? Dana's not looking for an engagement ring.
Casey: I... It's what's she's been telling everybody.
Isaac: What has she really been telling everybody? What is it she wants from you and your relationship?
Casey begins to figure things out.
Casey: Dana wants to move forward.
Isaac: Exactly.
Casey: And it's up to me to help us do it in a logical fashion.
Isaac: Lord willing.
Casey stands up.
Casey: You've always been a good help, Isaac.
Isaac: I've learned to be on my toes when it comes to you guys.
Casey: Thanks.
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Tina: (on-air) That's going to do it for this edition of "Sports Night." The "College Football Bowl Preview Show" is coming up. For Dan, I'm Tina wishing you a great night.
Dan: (on-air) Good night.
The crew inside the control room begin to wrap things up.
Chris: Credits rolling.
Dana: Good show, everybody.
Kim: I'll do the final walkthrough.
Dave: We're out.
Everybody gathers their belongings to leave.
Jeremy: I need to find out if Heather has allergic reactions to certain foods.
Elliott: Or find a restaurant proximity to an emergency room.
As everybody begins to exit the room, Natalie pulls Dana aside.
Natalie: Let's talk for a moment.
Dana: Natalie, if you say anything derogatory, I'm going to have to kill you.
Natalie: Dana.
Dana: Set you on fire, stomp on you, and bury you in a trash heap.
Natalie: Okay, but that's not going to change the fact-
Dana places her hands over her ears.
Dana: Don't say it! Don't tell me Casey isn't going to propose.
The room is completely empty, except for the two women. Natalie pulls down one of Dana's arms.
Natalie: Casey really loves you. He wants a future with you. But you need to consider the fact Casey doesn't say or do much without some prodding.
Dana: Are you expecting me to drive him like cattle?
Natalie: Take the initiative. Ask him to move in with you. Expecting a marriage proposal may be a bit much, but asking Casey to move in isn't asking too much.
Dana: Natalie, I don't know.
Natalie: You need to consider taking a smaller step, Dana.
Dana: I need to think about it. I really need to think about it.
There is a knock on the control room door. The door slowly opens, and Casey walks in.
Casey: Hey. Are you ladies still working after midnight?
Natalie: We're just wrapping up.
Casey: Okay. Natalie, would you care to join us down at Anthony's?
Natalie: Sure.
Dana: Casey, I don't know if I can make it.
Casey: What's wrong?
Dana: I'm just tired. It's been a long day. Plus, I'm starting to feel sore from my fall.
Casey: I can get you some aspirin.
Dana: I think I just need some rest.
Natalie: It's okay, guys. I need to finish some packing for tomorrow's trip anyway.
Dana: It might be best if we all went home tonight. We've also got a trip tomorrow.
Casey: Yeah. Okay. All right. We'll be refreshed and ready to go.
Dana begins to leave.
Natalie: Dana, just consider what I told you.
Dana: Okay. You have a great time, Natalie.
Natalie: Thank you, and you do the same. Merry Christmas.
Dana: Merry Christmas.
Natalie and Dana hug. Casey walks over, and he hugs Natalie.
Casey: Merry Christmas, Natalie.
Natalie: Merry Christmas, Casey.
Casey puts his arm around Dana, and Natalie watches the two leave the control room.
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The following morning, Dana opens the front door to her house. Casey stomps his snow-covered boots to knock off any excess snow before stepping inside. Casey holds a wrapped gift under his arm.
Dana and Casey kiss each other on the cheek.
Casey: How are you feeling this morning?
Dana: I'm feeling better. I'm feeling refreshed.
Casey: Great.
Casey wipes his boots on the indoor floor mat. He takes off his scarf and overcoat and hangs them on a coat rack.
Casey: You may have heard; there have been some flight delays.
Dana: I saw the report on The Weather Channel.
The two walk into the living room.
Casey: I called, and our flight is still on schedule.
Dana: Good. Are you thirsty or hungry?
Casey: I'm fine.
Dana: I have some food which is set to expire when we are away.
Casey: Then I'll have something.
Dana: I have milk and bacon.
Dana walks into her kitchen. Casey stays inside the living room, perplexed by the thought of eating bacon and drinking milk.
Casey: Couldn't you wrap and place the bacon in the freezer?
"Yeah."
Casey: That way you wouldn't have to fry something up right now.
Dana comes back and hands Casey a glass of milk.
Dana: I thought you wanted something to eat.
Casey: Milk is fine.
Casey takes a sip of milk. He sets the glass on top of a coaster on an end table.
Dana: Are you ready to exchange gifts?
Casey: Sure.
Dana walks over and pulls out a small package from underneath her Christmas tree. The two exchange their gifts.
Dana: Go ahead and open yours first.
Casey unwraps his small package. He reads the logo on the black box and is impressed. He pops it open and pulls out a gold watch.
Casey: This is beautiful.
Dana: It illuminates in the background when you push one button. It has an alarm, plus it's waterproof. In fact, you can go diving and it will survive depths up to 1500 feet.
Casey: It's good to know if I'm drowning, I'll be able to tell the time. (laughs) This is a beautiful watch. I'll wear it whenever we're out and when I'm on the air. In fact, I think I'll wear it all the time.
Casey tries on the watch, and it fits perfectly. He smiles as he waits for Dana to open her present.
Dana unwraps her gift. She notices the description on the small, oblong box.
Dana: It's a shoe box. You got me some shoes or some other foot apparel.
Casey: Open it.
Dana's initial disappointment turns to a glimmer of hope when she finds a smaller box inside of the shoe box. Dana had her mind set she was not going to receive an engagement ring along with a wedding proposal, but she didn't know how to react to the small box.
Dana: It's definitely not shoes.
Casey: Go ahead and open it.
Dana momentarily waits for Casey. Casey stands patiently, instead of getting down on one knee. In fact, he doesn't say anything more. Dana knows Casey would be more romantic carrying out a marriage proposal, so she determines the small box doesn't contain an engagement ring. Her glimmer of hope is brought back to reality. She realizes Natalie was right.
She opens the box, and two diamond earrings brightly shine. Even though she was expecting a ring, Dana is caught off-guard by the beauty of the diamonds.
Dana: They're... they're gorgeous.
Casey: Merry Christmas.
Dana: Merry Christmas.
The two hug and share a quick kiss. After their embrace, Dana walks over to a mirror hanging on the wall. She pulls back her hair in order to put on the earrings. After she puts them on, she admires each one. She gently feels Casey's hands on her shoulders. The two stand and look at their reflections in the mirror.
Casey: Absolutely beautiful.
Dana: Yeah. The earrings are beautiful.
Casey: I was speaking of you.
Dana spins around and she places her arms around his waist.
Dana: Thank you.
Casey: There's something more. I've been giving this some thought. I've been thinking-
Dana: Hold on a second.
Dana breaks their embrace.
Dana: I need to get your other gift.
Casey: Other gift? We agreed to give each other one gift.
Dana: I know.
Casey: May I finish my initial thought?
Dana: In just a second.
Dana skips out of the room. Casey begins to rehearse and whisper his thoughts.
Casey: (whispering) Let's move in together. No. Let me move in with you. Let's live together in this house. Yeah.
Dana comes back and carries a large gift-wrapped box. She easily sets it on the floor, indicating its contents are lightweight.
Dana: Here you go.
Casey looks at the large box. He pulls off the bow, unwraps it, and opens its top flaps. He's surprised by what's inside.
Casey: Nothing. It's empty.
Dana: Yeah.
Casey: Did I miss something?
Dana: It's a moving box.
Casey: A moving box.
Dana: Yeah. A moving box to place some of your belongings so you can move in and live here.
Casey: Live here?
Dana: Yeah.
Casey: Perfect.
The two share a longer kiss.
Dana: So what did you want to talk about?
Casey: About how much closet space I could get if I started living here.
Dana and Casey smile and embrace.
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Chris, Will, and Dave stand huddled near the main entrance of the newsroom. They each hold a ticket in their hands and have a look of an excited child on Christmas morning.
Will: Are these seats on the AFC or NFC side?
Chris: I'm thinking they are on the AFC side.
Dave: Does it matter? We've got tickets to the Super Bowl.
Dan carries a gift bag as he enters the newsroom.
Will: Thanks for the tickets, Dan.
Chris: Thank you so much.
Dave: You're the best, Dan.
Dan: For the millionth time, you guys are welcome.
Chris: Is this going to become an annual thing?
Will: The tickets to the Super Bowl.
Chris: Just checking, of course.
Dan: We'll see.
Dan cannot contain his smile as he walks through the newsroom. He spots a couple of people he needs to visit and begins to make his way toward the other side of the room.
Elliott stops Dan.
Elliott: Danny, this isn't a joke?
Dan: No joke, my friend.
Elliott: One round of golf in April with Ben Curtis.
Dan: When sun begins to shine and the flowers show their bloom.
Kim walks over and plants a kiss on Dan's cheek.
Kim: Thank you, Danny.
Dan: You're welcome, Kim.
Elliott: What did he get you?
Kim: A gorgeous cashmere sweater.
Elliott: Cool.
Dan continues to make his way over to the first person he wants to see.
Dan: Natalie?
Natalie stops in mid-stride. She carries her clipboard and flips a couple of pages as she approaches Dan.
Natalie: I'm out of here in just an hour, so you're going to need to check with Kim on future updates. We're going to lead with the limited NBA schedule-
Dan: Could you set me up with some holiday background music? I think I'm going with a seasonal theme. Any great assists referred as "giving" and spectacular slam dunks as "presents."
Natalie: And any hard fouls as a "lump of coal"?
Dan: Yeah.
Natalie: That'll work.
Dan: And speaking of assists...
Dan pulls out an envelope and hands it to Natalie.
Dan: I couldn't pull off any last-minute miracles with you leaving tonight, so...
Natalie: What's this?
Natalie opens the envelope and pulls out a ticket.
Dan: A plane ticket for your trip back.
Natalie takes a second look at the ticket.
Natalie: This is a day later than my return bus trip. I'm supposed to be back at work when this flight is scheduled to depart.
Dan: I worked it out with Dana so you can gain and extra day of vacation and return on the day of your flight. I figured you could cash in your return bus ticket and spend the day with your family.
Natalie jumps up and gives Dan a big hug.
Natalie: I love you, Danny.
Dan: Love you too, Natalie.
Dan looks over and spots the second person he needs to visit. Dan gently puts Natalie back down.
Dan: You have a great trip.
Natalie: Thank you. I don't know what to say.
Dan: Thanks is good enough.
An intern walks over to Natalie with a requested video tape. Dan takes the cue, and walks toward Jeremy's desk.
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Jeremy sits at his desk and types on his computer. He completely ignores the commotion inside and the snow falling outside the newsroom windows.
Dan stops to chit-chat.
Dan: How's it going?
Jeremy: There's three games each in the NHL and NBA. Men's and women's college hoops have a very limited schedule, and with the holidays upon us, any firings and outright releases are on hold until after all the well-wishes and songs have gone silent.
Dan: 'Tis the season to be jolly.
Jeremy: Yeah.
Dan: Anyway, tonight's the big night.
Jeremy sounds worried.
Jeremy: Yeah.
Dan: It's courageous what you're doing. In a unique way, you get to go out, meet people, have a good time, and in the process, begin dating. You're a brave man, Jeremy.
Jeremy: Y-yeah.
Dan: Don't worry about it. I'm certain she is just as nervous and excited as you, maybe even more. Take some time early in the date to make yourselves comfortable. Order some drinks. Compliment her on her clothes, her hair, her choice in perfume, or something. You two could talk about what you would normally talk about online, or you could bring up the weather, or you could share wonderful stories about me.
Jeremy: Stories about you?
Dan: Wonderful stories about me.
Jeremy: And why would I share wonderful stories about you?
Dan: Because people always love to learn that more goes on outside of the one hour we share every night.
Jeremy: Are you trying to flirt with her by using me as a conductive device?
Dan: No.
Jeremy: I don't believe there can be a serious connection if I am sharing stories about your experiences.
Dan: Suit yourself. I do have a couple of things for you, Jeremy.
Jeremy: What's that?
Dan reaches inside his gift bag and pulls out a bottle of cologne.
Jeremy: Is that some sort of love potion?
Dan: It's cologne, Jeremy.
Dan hands the bottle over, and Jeremy unscrews the cap in order to take a whiff.
Dan: From my experience, women like a man who looks and smells good. It's a subtle scent, but you don't need to take a bath in it.
Jeremy: Thanks, Dan.
Pleased with the scent, Jeremy screws the cap back on. Dan reaches inside his coat, pulls out a business card, and hands it to Jeremy.
Dan: And for the "looking good" part, here's the business card of my tailor.
Jeremy: You're buying me a suit?
Dan: It doesn't have to be a suit. It can be anything. I've got you set up; you can walk in, pick out what you like, and be fitted for it. Don't worry about the cost, I've got it covered. It probably won't help you for tonight's date, but you might be able to get something for your second date.
Jeremy: I appreciate it, Dan. Thank you.
Jeremy sets the cologne and business card on his desk.
Jeremy: As it stands right now, I'm unsure about a second date. In fact, I don't know if we are going to meet tonight.
Dan looks out the window.
Dan: Yeah, all the snowfall.
Jeremy: Actually, I made dinner reservations, and I e-mailed her about the change in plans. I have yet to receive a response, so I don't know if she is going to meet me at the restaurant or at the coffee house, which was the previously agreed upon site.
Dan: That might cause a problem, you know, having to be a two places at once.
Jeremy: I do have my bases covered.
Dan is impressed with and proud of Jeremy.
Dan: Jeremy, you are thinking, my man. How are you handling this?
Jeremy: Okay. In our previous letter, Heather and I each shared what we would be wearing on our date. It's much easier than wearing name tags or holding up posterboard signs. So-
"I am a Jeremy stand-in."
Dan looks over and finally notices Elliott is wearing the exact outfit Jeremy is wearing.
Elliott: I feel like a dork.
Dan: You're going to have Elliott at one place while you are at the other.
Jeremy: Heather hasn't seen a picture of me, so this should be pretty easy to pull off. I also have prepared two fresh cell phone batteries, that way Elliott and I can contact each other once Heather arrives at her destination.
Elliott: Did I mention I feel like a dork?
Dan: Good thing it's going to be a slow news day.
Jeremy: Elliott? Dan gave me some cologne and fresh new threads.
Dan: Uh, "fresh new threads" doesn't work for you, especially with you two dressed alike.
Jeremy: I heard you gave Jennifer Atwater a certificate for a day at a spa center.
Elliott: I heard it was several days at a spa resort.
Dan: The gift was for one session at a spa center. It was meant to be a welcoming gesture in the event she succeeds Bobbi as co-anchor-
"Hey, Danny."
Kim joins the conversation and notices Dan's gift bag.
Kim: More gifts for everybody?
Dan: This belongs to Isaac.
Kim: What is it?
Dan: Just a little something.
Kim tries to take a peek inside, but Dan pulls the bag away.
Kim: Elliott, I'm going to need you to have the Krakowski piece done in the next 30 minutes. Jeremy, since you are leaving early tonight, I need to see the 30's and 40's scripted.
Jeremy: Okay.
Kim: And Elliott? If you are tagging along with your twin, Jeremy, I need the rest of your assignments completed in half the time.
Elliott: It's one thing to be dressed like Jeremy, but it's another thing to be taking orders from Kim.
Dan: Dressed like that, Elliott feels like a dork.
Kim: He is a dork.
Elliott: Hey.
Dan: Remember, 'tis the season to be jolly.
Kim: Well, fa-la-la-dee-da.
Kim and Elliott go their separate ways.
Dan motions Jeremy to follow him to his office.
Dan: Let's talk in my office.
Jeremy rolls his eyes because he knows Dan is searching for information.
Jeremy: Dan.
Dan: Come on.
Jeremy takes a deep breath and follows Dan into his office. As Jeremy steps inside, Dan closes the door behind them and sets Isaac's gift bag on his desk.
Dan: Care for a drink?
Jeremy: I'm fine, Dan.
Dan: Are you sure? I've got juice, water, cola, and Mountain Dew.
Dan walks over to the mini-refridgerator.
Jeremy: I'm fine, really.
Dan open his mini-fridge and pulls out two cans.
Dan: Last chance.
Jeremy finally gives in.
Jeremy: Whatever you got there.
Dan tosses Jeremy a can. The two open their drinks, and each take a quick sip.
Dan: So, Jeremy. What have you been able to learn?
Jeremy: I thought you told Jo it didn't matter who gave her the lingerie.
Dan: That's what I told her, but it's what I'm asking you to help find out.
Jeremy: Dan? Jo and I go way back-
Dan: Was it Paul?
Jeremy: Paul?
Dan: Or was it that guy from accounting, Kent?
Jeremy: I don't know a Kent.
Dan: How about Chet? Chet looks a little suspicious.
Jeremy: Chet? Chet from graphics?
Dan: Yeah, that Chet.
Jeremy: Chet doesn't exactly go for women.
Dan: He looks suspicious.
Jeremy: Chet's gay.
Dan: Oh.
Jeremy nods his head as Dan rethinks about Chet and takes another sip of his drink.
Dan: Are you sure?
Jeremy: Danny-
Dan: Right, right, Jeremy. Chet wouldn't send Jo lingerie.
Jeremy tries not to look directly at Dan.
Dan: You know who it is.
Jeremy: Now before-
Dan sets his drink down and runs over to Jeremy. He grabs hold of Jeremy's shoulders.
Dan: I knew it! I knew I could count on you, Jeremy.
Jeremy: Y-yeah.
Dan: So who did it?
Jeremy: You can start by letting go of me.
Dan: Oh, right. Sorry.
Dan releases Jeremy and takes a step back.
Jeremy: Okay. There is a logical explanation to go behind the intentions-
Dan: I don't need explanations. I just need a name.
Jeremy: It might be beneficial-
Dan: Give me the name.
Jeremy: Okay.
Dan: Jeremy?
Jeremy: Yeah.
Dan: What's the name?
Jeremy: That's it. You guessed it.
Dan: What?
Jeremy: Y-you asked "Jeremy," and I said, "Yeah."
Dan looks confused.
Dan: Wait. Hold on a minute.
Jeremy sets his drink down.
Jeremy: I'm sorry.
Dan: You? You?! YOU!
Jeremy: I believe I hear Natalie calling me.
Jeremy quickly opens the door and briskly leaves the the office. Dan gives chase. The two stop in the middle of the newsroom.
Jeremy: I'm sorry.
Dan: You're the one?!
Jeremy: You don't believe I'm having a torrid affair, do you?
Dan: Should I?!
Jeremy: No.
Dan: You gave my girlfriend lingerie! Am I missing something here?!
Jeremy: Yes.
Dan: I ought to just throw you out the window right now. If you want to mess with my girlfriend, you need to pay the consequences!
Jeremy is embarrassed to find he and Dan at the center of attention.
Jeremy: (to the entire room) Thank you ladies and gentlemen. This performance was played out to bring some excitement to this otherwise boring day. Please take the time to fill out the comment cards as you exit the theater.
Dan realizes he doesn't want to play this scene out in public. Dan points and directs Jeremy to his office. Jeremy is fearful as he walks into Dan's office. Dan does his best to keep his composure.
Dan slowly closes the door to his office as Jeremy stands in front of the couch.
Dan: Have a seat.
Jeremy rings his hands as he sits on the couch.
Dan: Jeremy, I've given advice to you on how to handle situations with women.
Jeremy: And I appreciate all your advice, but-
Dan: But that doesn't mean you can try out new things on my girlfriend.
Jeremy: It wasn't meant to offend you in any way, it was meant-
Dan: You gave Jo lingerie.
Jeremy: Yes, but there's an explanation.
Dan: You gave the woman, with whom I am madly crazy over, lingerie.
Jeremy: But when I asked, she requested-
Dan: (shaking his index finger) Ah-ah-ah, Jeremy. What was the piece of advice I gave you about messing with another man's girlfriend?
Jeremy: I don't recall receiving any advice-
Dan: Rule number one: you don't give her lingerie!
Jeremy: Okay.
Dan: A fruit basket, mittens, or a gift certificate - those are all appropriate gifts. Lingerie?
Jeremy: Not so appropriate?
Dan: Not so appropriate.
Jeremy: Consider this a valuable lesson learned.
Dan: Good.
Dan begins to walk around his office.
Jeremy: May I give you an explanation?
Dan: Okay, but don't think that is going to change matters.
Jeremy: Jo has been a dear friend since college-
Dan: And you certainly crossed that line when you gave her something you can see-through.
Jeremy: I was hoping you wouldn't freak out over it. Obviously, over this matter, I was wrong.
Dan: Among other things.
Jeremy: Like giving her what she asked for: lingerie.
Dan: You can give her whatever she wants, as long as it is not intimate apparel. Intimate apparel. Got it?
Jeremy: Got it.
Dan: Good.
Jeremy: How about jewelry?
Dan: Jewelry is off limits.
Jeremy: Okay. Clothing?
Dan: Nothing revealing.
Jeremy: Socks?
Dan: Good.
Jeremy: Or a coat.
Dan: A big, heavy coat.
Jeremy: I think I got it.
Dan shakes his head.
Dan: I take you under my tutelage, and this is what happens. This is your show of gratitude.
Jeremy: Dan-
There is a knock on the door. It opens, and Isaac stands in the doorway.
Isaac: Good day, gentlemen. Am I interrupting something?
Jeremy is fearful to answer, so he looks to Dan to give the answer. Dan lets out a frustrated breath and he shakes his head, "no."
Isaac: Good. Danny, I'm going to need to see you in my office at your earliest convenience.
Dan: I could drop by after 3.
Isaac: How about right now?
Dan: I thought you suggested meeting at my earliest convenience.
Isaac: It's just a polite way of saying, "get your ass in my office, right now."
Jeremy continues to stand frozen in fear.
Isaac: (to Jeremy) Don't you have work to do?
Jeremy: Yes, work. Of course, I have work to do.
Isaac holds the door as Jeremy leaves the office.
Dan runs his hands through his hair. He clasps his fingers and holds them behind his head.
Isaac: Danny?
Dan: Sure.
Dan drops his arms to his side.
Dan: Wait. Isaac? I have your gift.
Isaac: My gift?
Dan: Yes, your gift.
Dan grabs the gift bag and holds it out for Isaac.
Isaac: Let's do this in my office.
Dan: Okay.
The two exit the room.
