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No, I don't remember her name.
- Sammy... - Yeah, yeah.
- That's Mike Dukakis. - Yeah!
- That's Michael Dukakis. - Let's go say hello.
- We can't. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.
What do we call him?
- Governor. - Ex. Ex-governor.
- Oh, yeah. Your Honor. There you go. - You... Your Ex-Honor.
No, no. Mike.
Michael.
- Duke, Duke. - Duke!
Hi. How are you doing?
- Hi. - Hi.
We said hello to Michael Dukakis!
No, no. We said hi to Mike.
- Michael. - No, no. Duke, Duke.
Duke. Duke.
We said hello to Duke.
What... excuse me!
Excuse me, Rebecca. 2:15.
Hey, Sammy. Here you go.
Thanks, Carla.
- That was close. - What the hell was that?
Sammy's vitamin E. It's Valentine's Day.
Oh, yeah. That's that stupid date
he goes on once a year with that Lauren person.
Stupid?
This is not some stupid date, Rebecca. For the last 20 years,
Sammy and Lauren have met for one night each year.
It's kind of like Sammy's version of commitment.
Actually, it's a lot like my version of commitment.
Hey, Carla, how long have you had this bottle of vitamin E around, huh?
I don't know. A while. Why?
What is with this date you go on every year?
I mean, to me, it just seems silly.
Guys, guys, she just doesn't understand.
You see, sweetheart, the first time Lauren and I met,
we went up to this cabin and we had a night
that was totally romantic and erotic.
I guess you'd call that silly.
If you like her so much, how come you only see her once a year?
I don't know. It was her idea. She never told me why.
I keep meaning to ask her, but then I forget.
This year's going to be different. I'm going to pin her down.
No, I better not do that, actually. I'll forget again, won't I?
I still say it's a stupid way to spend Valentine's Day.
Yeah, but that's cause you don't have a date.
Oh, yeah? I happen to have a date with two very sweet gentlemen...
Ben & Jerry.
Hey, you know, it's just a made-up holiday, anyway.
Some big fat greeting-card tycoon trying to get rich
off his dopey cards and candy hearts.
- Don't be depressed about that. - Yeah, maybe you're right.
If you're going to be depressed about anything, it should be the fact
that you're only making seven bucks an hour,
your skin is starting to flake at the hairline,
and you're a year closer to death.
Thank you, Carla.
But hey, if it makes you feel any better,
Happy Valentine's Day!
Woody, a couple of pitchers, please.
Sure, Dr. Crane.
If you're buying beer for your friends back there, Frase,
you know, I'm available.
Well, actually, they're not friends.
It's a therapy group I have for men who have trouble relating to women.
Well, set 'em up, Wood.
Ah, Frasier, here you are.
And where are the dysfunctional men?
Throw a rock.
They're in the poolroom.
Come along, ladies.
Why don't you go on ahead into the poolroom
and make yourselves as comfortable
as five women totally hostile to their own bodies can be.
So, what's going on back there?
Well, Frasier and I are both treating same-sex groups
with relationship disorders,
and recent studies suggest that there are benefits to be gained
by bringing these two groups together for interrelations
under controlled social circumstance.
Say what?
Well, come on, surely, you've all seen Love Connection.
Guys, guys, what are you doing out here?
- Dr. Crane, there's... there's... -Yes, I know. There's girls in there.
You're missing the point.
This is exactly the type of situation we've been training for.
This time it's the real thing, not just me in a wig.
Man, those stairs are slippery.
Woody, I think we could use a little salt out there.
These pretzels could use a little salt, too.
My blood pressure's actually dipping.
Boy, those patients of mine are really hopeless.
Well, hell, bring them out here. This is the hopeless room.
I don't know, Dr. Crane. Haven't you ever thought
that it's kind of tough on them doing all that counseling stuff?
I was raised to believe that if you have a problem,
you lock it away in a secret place. You keep it bottled up good and tight,
and if it gets full in there, you just keep forcing the pain down
and clamping it in.
Good advice, Woody.
Tick, tick, tick.
Well, guys,
I'm all packed and ready to go.
You sure you got everything, Sam?
Yep.
And then some.
Oh, you dog. You dog.
Well, hey, I'm out of here.
No, you don't, Sam Malone.
You don't just leave here on your 20th anniversary date
with Lauren just like that.
We got something special cooked up for you.
Carla, hit it.
Look at him go.
So proud, so majestic, so regal.
Woody...
...you never salted those steps, did you?
Hey, I'll get to it.
Let me see... I don't believe there's a fracture,
just a serious sprain right around lumbar three.
Does it hurt when I do this?
That's good. That's good.
Why? Does that mean I'm going to get better?
No. It means I know what I'm talking about.
You see, Lilith, I could so have been a real doctor.
Give me a hand here, will you, Woody? Oh, jeez.
Time's a-wasting, my friend.
Sam, you're not seriously thinking of still going on this date, are you?
You bet I am.
- All right! - Yeah!
Sam, I seriously urge you to stay off your feet and in bed.
That's part of the plan there, Frase.
Hey, Woody, could you do me one tiny little favor?
Sure, Sam. What is it?
Can you get me up to my car, then drive me to Vermont,
then get me into the cabin?
What's in it for me?
You could use that new gas card of yours to fill the tank.
All right. I'll feel so grown-up.
All right, Sam.
I'll drive you up there
and I don't want you to worry about a thing.
I'm a very good driver.
Great, great.
Just go, please.
Ding, ding, ding.
What are you doing?
The captain is requesting
that all passengers please fasten their safety belts.
Oh. Can you get that for me, please?
Sure, Sam.
Where is it?
It's not here.
Ow! That hurt.
I'm sorry.
Nice and snug.
Here we go.
Ignition.
Lights.
Parking brake.
Mirror.
Signal.
Blind spot.
Vermont, here we come.
Lord, have mercy!
What? What happened?
I didn't think that pigeon was going to fly away in time.
Why do they always wait till the last minute?
What, do they think that's funny or something?
I don't know, Woody.
All right, Sam, hang on.
We're going to pull out again.
Mirror. Signal. Blind spot.
There.
"Exit 19."
"Concord street."
"Exit 20."
"Route 125."
- Woody... - Hang on, Sam.
"93 North."
Oh, no. Please don't read all the road signs.
Oh, fine, Sam.
Would you like me to ignore the speed limit, too?
I wouldn't mind if you approached it.
Meow, Sam.
Sam, I hear some rattling. ls your door closed all the way?
No, it's not. Here, I'll get it.
No, hang on. I'm going to pull over as soon as I make this turn.
No, don't undo your seat belt!
Give me a break. Would you lighten up?
Now, would that have happened
if you'd been wearing your safety belt?
Now, boys, girls,
I have an orange under my chin.
I'm going to attempt to pass it to this lovely woman
whom I do not fear.
Now, you see? isn't that fun?
Now why don't you have a crack at it?
Edward, how about you?
Here you are. Lovely.
Ready? Here it is.
Good, good, good, good.
I don't think I want to do this, doctor.
Oh, all right.
And what would you suggest that we do,
stare at one another?
Lord knows you've all had enough practice at that!
You're pressuring them, doctor.
Oh, you're right, darling.
You know, perhaps we should try a different approach.
You know, there is a technique pioneered in the early sixties
which is thought to be without peer in producing
the social effect that we seek.
I am referring, of course, to...
...twister!
Left foot blue.
Oh, yeah.
This place is going to see some action tonight.
Sam, you still got a little gravel stuck to the back of your neck.
Yeah, well, I like it like that.
Just get me on the bed there and you can take off.
Come pick me up in the morning.
Oh. Hey, that's Lauren's car there.
Oh, great! I'm really looking forward to meeting her.
No, you got to get out of here.
If she sees you, she's going to think something's wrong.
It'll ruin the mood. Quick. Get out the window. Go on.
Oh, sure. "Quick, out the window."
Not exactly the undying thanks and gratitude I might expect
after driving 200 miles through the snow.
Would you just shut up and move your butt?
That's much better, Sam.
That'll keep me warm on the drive back.
Sam, there's a door here. Why'd I go out the window?
Would you get out of here? Go on!
Happy Valentine's Day, Sam.
Happy Valentine's Day, Lauren.
- Aw. Wait. - What are you doing?
- I want to get a running start. - No! No! No! No!
No!
Now, you have to play by the rules.
The bottle is clearly pointing at Jill.
Now, Jules, you have to kiss her.
I pass.
For the hundredth time, you cannot pass.
Okay, I quit.
Perhaps it's time we admit our failure.
It was a well-intentioned experiment,
but we realize now that you're not ready
for this type of social interaction.
I guess we can only conclude by saying, "Oh, well."
No! I'm not giving up.
How difficult can it be to kiss a woman?
Be a little assertive for once in your life.
Now, you see how easy that was?
Again.
Class dismissed. Let's go, hon.
- Sam, is something wrong? - Why?
You're biting your lip. Usually you bite my lip.
- I'm sorry. - I have an idea.
Let's dance the way we used to, Sam.
You know something?
We always dance. Why don't we just...
Why don't we just sit very still, huh?
It could become a new tradition for us.
Come on, Sam. Let's slow-dance.
Oh, gee.
You like that, huh?
Hey. I got a great idea.
Tell you what.
You want to learn that new dance that's sweeping Boston?
I'm game. What do we do?
The guy kind of stands like this, very still,
and sometimes he leans up against something.
Then pretty soon his legs start to tremble.
The way yours are now.
Yeah, yeah.
Well, do you like it?
- Well, what does the girl do? - Usually she runs for some ice.
You don't want to dance, do you, Sam?
You know, the truth is I really don't.
Sam, what's going on?
- What do you mean? - Never mind. I think I know.
I mean, it's obvious. I'm not exactly as young as I used to be.
Oh, no, sweetheart. Wait a minute.
Is that what you think?
It's okay. You can level with me. I've gotten too old for you.
No, honey. Listen, age has nothing to do with it.
You are still as young and sexy as that first day and night
and the next morning that we met.
Really, Sam?
Then why are you acting so standoffish?
Yeah. Oh, honey, I got to level with you.
I fell down the steps today. I threw my back out.
I can barely move.
Well, I'm not surprised. A man your age.
Hey, look.
That cute guy with the hairy knuckles,
he just left me a five-buck tip inside this Valentine. How about that?
So what?
I thought that we...
...didn't care...
...about that stupid, made-up...
...Valentine corporate...
...garbage.
That's just what losers say when they don't get any,
but I got one, and at 11:40, right under the wire.
Whoa, I almost pulled a Rebecca that time.
That's not very nice, Carla.
You're right. I'm sorry.
I almost forgot.
Guess who called you
- to wish you Happy Valentine's Day? - Who?
Nobody.
Well...
Don't you worry there, Rebecca.
Nobody's a loser on this day.
I'm not going to let you leave the bar empty-handed.
What's this?
It's a Valentine's card I got for mom, but I think it suits you better.
Gee, Cliff. Thanks!
Hey! Carla!
I did get one!
So, what am I going to get for it?
- What do you mean? - Ah, come on, baby.
Swing a little.
What?
Well, according to Frase, babes like guys who are assertive.
Come on.
Robin's not here, Sam's out of the picture.
You had the rest. Now try the best.
Happy Valentine's Day, Cliff.
Thank you.
Cliff ie, where... where is ev...
Cliff ie?
Cliff ie!
Thank you.
I've had 20/20 vision all my life.
Now when I go to a restaurant,
I have to have someone at the next table
hold the menu so I can read it.
The worst thing about old age is when you get so old,
the skin under your arm starts getting loose
and hanging like turkey wattle.
I thought that only happened to women.
Yeah. That's what I meant.
I just hate to see it, that's all.
Has your doctor put you on a bran diet?
Oh, yeah. God.
Oh, I tell you... Oh, thank you.
Last year was the worst.
I went in for this stomach problem.
Turned out I had a stone the size of a golf ball.
It took me a month to pass it.
Sam, has your hair started turning gray?
Hey, you're getting a little personal there, aren't you?
Sam, look! It's getting light out.
We've been talking all night.
Huh. Hey, how about that?
You know, it's... that's a first. Kind of nice to know
that we have something in common besides our bodies.
Yeah. We have a deterioration of our bodies.
Well, I've got a long drive ahead. I better get started.
No, wait, wait. Wait a second here.
Listen, honey, you can't go now. We barely spent the night together.
Why can't you stay?
Oh, Sam, I would love to, but you know how this works...
Just one night a year.
Yeah, but that's a stupid rule, you know that?
I never have understood that.
Why can't you stay?
I have to get to Portland by Presidents' Day.
There's a linebacker I always meet there.
You... you do this with other guys?
Well, you have other women, don't you?
Well, yeah, but not once a year.
I mean, I thought I was special to you.
Oh, Sam, you are. You'll always be my Valentine.
Next year.
Yeah, all right. Bye-bye.
Listen, I could start seeing you on Arbor Day, too.
Really? Oh, great.
Don't you see another guy on Arbor Day, though?
I did, but he died.
- How? - Happy.
Yeah, yeah. We'll do it next time.
Thank you.