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July
17, 2007 Transcript Sonny:
Alexis -- Alexis:
Oh, no, you can't go anywhere. It's an emergency. Sonny:
What -- what did Jerry do now? Alexis:
It's not jerry, it's Kristina. It's ok. She's fine. It's -- it's
the school. Remember Winston School? We were trying to get her in
there, there's only two openings. Well, they put her on a waiting
list, and the administrator -- we have to meet the administrator
in five minutes. Sonny:
I'll get the car. Alexis:
No, he's coming here. I'm sorry. It wasn't my fault. He insisted.
And I'm sorry about this, too. Because if you mess this up, I'm
going to have to kill you. Alexis:
This last-minute home visit thing is -- is ok maybe for some people,
but not for us, because we're too weird. You do understand -- Sonny:
Mm-hmm. Alexis:
What a profound effect her getting into Winston School will have
on her life, on her level of education, on her confidence, her ability
to -- Sonny:
I don't want you sending my daughter to a boarding school in New
Hampshire for high school. Alexis:
Do you want to argue about this now, or do you want to argue about
it later? Sonny:
Probably later. Alexis:
Ok, that's kind of what I was thinking, too. Sonny:
All right. Alexis:
You want her to go to college, right? Sonny:
Yes. Alexis:
You do know that she has tested gifted, which she obviously gets
from my side of the family. In any case, we need to give her every
advantage that we can. Sonny:
How much is this going to cost me? Alexis:
A lot. Sonny:
A lot? Alexis:
But you can't buy your way in here, because they really want to
come here and see how she lives. Sonny:
But Kristina lives with you. Alexis:
I know that, and -- Sonny:
So? Alexis:
She passed with flying colors at my house. But for some reason,
they want to see Daddy's house. Sonny:
Ok, then I'll just tell -- I'll tell the guy that she, you know,
she doesn't spend a lot of time here. Alexis:
No, no! You can't do that. That would be bad -- bad for her, because
I told them that she has a wonderful relationship with both of her
parents. I told them that you and I are -- are really good friends.
Sonny:
I'm still not seeing the disaster here. [Doorbell
rings] Alexis:
I need you to act normal in front of this
interviewer. Do you hear me? Do not threaten him. Do
not mention "the coffee business." Don't speak at all.
In fact, that's a much better idea -- don't speak. Don't speak.
I'll speak. Alexis:
Huell Green, this is Michael Corinthos, Jr. Mr. Green, the administrator
of Winston School. Can I get you something to drink? Some coffee,
some tea? Huell:
No, no, thank you. Alexis:
Well, then, would you like to have a seat? There you go. Huell:
Ahem. Mr. Corinthos, you must be very proud of your little girl.
Sonny:
Yeah. I'm very proud of all my children. Huell:
Oh, I didn't realize Kristina had other siblings. Sonny:
Yeah. My boys -- they go to Queen of Angels. They love it a lot.
Alexis:
We were just talking about the fact -- well, what an honor it is
that you're even considering Kristina at Winston School. I mean
-- well, we think she's special, of course, but it's nice that you
think she's special, too. We're very grateful. Sonny:
Very grateful, to the tune of thousands, probably tens of thousands.
Huell:
At the Winston School, we believe that the students' home lives
position them -- Sonny:
Mm-hmm. Huell:
For optimal achievement. It's vital that the parents, whether or
not they're together, stress the value of an education. Where were
you educated, Mr. Corinthos? Sonny:
Um -- St. Theresa's. Huell:
No, I'm not familiar with St. Theresa's. Is that one of the colleges
at Cambridge? Sonny:
No, it's a Catholic School in Brooklyn. Huell:
Ah. Sonny:
From kindergarten to eighth. Huell:
One assumes you also graduated from high school. Sonny:
Kind of dropped out. Left my junior -- my junior year. But you know,
I got my education from the streets, you know. It's enabled me to
pay my kids' tuition and -- Alexis:
Self-educated. He's totally self-educated. He's very intelligent.
Actually, I think he tested gifted. You tested gifted, didn't you?
You told me that at -- I mean, he reads to Kristina all the time.
He's a big, big reader, and he insists that Kristina read, as well.
Buys her lots of books. [Phone
rings] Huell:
Oh. Excuse me, I have to take this. Sonny:
Yeah. Alexis:
Could you even pretend that this matters to you a little? Sonny:
You want me to lie to the guy? Alexis:
I want you to pretend like it's a police interrogation. Don't volunteer
anything. [Knock
on door] Bernie:
Hey, we got problems at the playa. One of the pit bosses is caught
skimming. He knocked up two of the keno girl-- Alexis:
Benny -- Bernie:
Bernie. Alexis:
Bernie -- Bernie:
Mm-hmm? Alexis:
We're having a very important meeting here. Do you think maybe you
could discuss that issue somewhere else? Sonny:
Alexis, there's nothing to discuss. Just get rid of the pit boss,
pay off the keno chicks -- Alexis:
What he means is, he's going to fire the pit boss, and those two
young women will, of course, receive appropriate financial benefits
and health care. Isn't that right? I'm going to kill you. Huell:
Is this the environment to which your daughter is exposed? Sonny:
Well, I don't take my kids to the casinos to gamble, if that's what
you're asking. Huell:
May I assume these are legally licensed establishments? Bernie:
Is he with the IRS? Sonny:
No, a fancy private school we'd love to get Kristina into. Huell:
Where we can teach her not to dangle her participles. Sonny:
But why do you have to dig into my private life? I mean, I'm not
the one going to the school, right? Alexis:
He's a coffee importer. He's very successful. Self-made. Very motivated.
Good work ethic. I think that that's all Mr. Green really needs
to know. Diane:
Bernie, we cannot be held liable for a pit boss getting two silly
girls pregnant. Now, look, I have prepared releases for all of them
to sign, but I'm a little preoccupied with Jason's murder trial.
Huell:
Huh? Diane:
Oh, I'm sorry. Milo did not tell me that you had company. Huell:
He should have said something while he patted you down. Who, may
I ask, is Jason? Sonny:
Jason's my business partner. A lot of people -- excuse me. A lot
of people think that he's a hit man and he takes out people who
annoy me. Huell:
I'm certain that there is another school better suited to your daughter's
needs. I can say with assurance that Winston would not be a good
fit. Excuse me. Alexis:
Mr. Green, if you would just give me -- Kate:
Did I hear "Winston Academy"? Huell:
You're Kate Howard? "Couture" magazine? Kate:
That's right. Huell:
This is such an honor. Huell Green, Admissions Director of the Winston
Academy. Kate:
Well, the most important position at any school. The pleasure is
mine. Um -- how is it that you know my good friends Sonny and Alexis?
Bernie:
All I'm saying is, can we trust this guy? I mean, should we
send somebody to -- to talk to him? Diane:
Can we table the topic of retaliation until the lawyer is out of
the room? Sonny:
Let's talk about the casino. Bernie:
Yeah. Kate:
Why don't we sit down? Bitsy Houghton sends her children to Winston.
We sit together on the city center board. Or is it the arts council?
Huell:
Bitsy is one of our most active mothers. Kate:
Have you been to her home? The Chagall -- Huell:
Oh. Kate:
Over the fireplace? She plans on loaning it to MOMA next year. Alexis:
Kristina is a budding artist. She's also way ahead of the curve
in reading and spelling. Kate:
Sonny knows how I feel about progressive education nurturing creativity.
It's one of the reasons I recommended Winston to him. Huell:
You did? Kate:
I did. Huell:
I have such respect for "couture" since you took over.
You lead the way on so many issues. Kate:
Oh, none more important than nurturing our children. Don't you agree,
Alexis? Alexis:
It takes a village. Huell:
Kristina is a promising child. Kate:
And bright. Huell:
No, very bright. But I wasn't aware that you knew Mr. Corinthos.
Alexis:
They're neighbors. Kate:
And old, dear friends for years. We spent hours going over schools
before deciding that this was the perfect fit for Kristina. I assured
him, with her qualities and Sonny's checkbook, that her acceptance
wouldn't be a problem. Huell:
Any friend of Kate Howard is a friend of Winston. Sonny:
I'm sorry it took so long. I ha to deal with something. Everybody
getting along? Alexis:
Brilliantly. Huell:
I don't mean to pry, but may I ask, how did you meet ms. Howard?
Kate:
It was one summer, ages ago. I was at my family home in Connecticut,
a small town called Wilton. Sonny:
Near Fairfield. Kate:
And Sonny's car broke down. I lent him the use of my phone. It was
purely by chance, but we've been friends ever since. Sonny:
Yeah. I ask Kate's opinion on -- you know, we were -- Alexis and
I were discussing schools, and Winston was her first choice, but
the other schools were very interesting. Huell:
Well, you'll have to go far to beat Winston. Oh, you've definitely
made the right choice, and Winston is looking forward to Kristina's
arrival. Alexis:
So are we. We -- we really are so looking forward to it. Unless
there's something you need from me, I can show you out. Huell:
No. Fine. Alexis:
Thank you. Huell:
Very good. Alexis:
This way. Huell:
It's been a pleasure. Likewise. Alexis:
There you go. Huell:
Yeah. Sonny:
Wow. That was very nice. Kate:
Well, I like spreading my made-up pedigree around. Alexis:
I have no idea why you lied for us, but I am so grateful. Thank
you. Sonny:
Well, it wasn't all lies. We are old friends. Now I owe her big
time. Alexis:
I honestly don't know how I can ever thank you. Kate:
Ok -- um -- when Kristina is old enough to read the big words, make
sure she has her own subscription to "Couture" magazine.
Alexis:
No problem. Thank you. Kate:
Oh -- you're welcome. Alexis:
Love your dress. I love the whole look. Kate:
Oh, thank you. Sonny:
Uh -- thank you for that. Not that I, you know, care if Kristina
goes to some rich, snobby school, but it means a lot to Alexis.
She's been through a lot, and she's earned it. Kate:
Well, you should care, Sonny, because at Winston, Kristina will
have the advantages that we didn't. Sonny:
We didn't do so bad. And I know it took a lot to admit that we've
known each other. Kate:
Sometimes you have to do that for a friend. Sonny:
Yeah? Hey, you know what? You want to go out to dinner? I mean,
you know -- I mean, I got a casino. We can go there. Nobody would
see us. Kate: No. No one except a thieving pit boss and two knocked-up keno girls? I know you're grateful, Sonny, and I accept your thanks, but we've already been seeing too much of each other, so -- excuse me. Um -- I'll see you around.
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