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Favorite Scenes   November 12, 1993 B: (on phone) Hello, offices of Nora Gannon, this is Bo Buchanan. How are you, Jill? You still there? Ah. Okay, well, is Nora still there? The hospital? Why, what happened, nobody told me, called me or anything. Oh. Okay, yeah. No, I should have realized that, I mean, you know, a client, I’ll just track her down there, okay. Thanks a lot, Jill, you’re the best. No, no, I just, I have something that I want to tell her, it’s just great news.   Nora is in Ben’s office. N: Thank you for seeing me on such short notice. Ben: I aim to please. Now, how about you? Are you going to tell me what I want to hear? N: Oh, well, I think so. Ben: Nora, either you’re going to have the surgery or you’re not. There’s no room for maybes, and time’s running out. N: Yes, I’ve decided to have the surgery. Ben: Good. You’ve made the right decision, believe me. I’ll look into scheduling… N: Oh, now wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, just one minute. Ben: What? N: I have a condition. Ben: Oh, and that is? N: That is I want to know everything that’s involved with this, I don’t want any excuses, I don’t want any sugar coating, I need to know exactly what I’m in for. Ben: Look, Nora, I don’t have a problem with telling you everything there is to know about this surgery. N: Good. Ben: I said from the beginning I’d be honest with you. N: Good. Ben: But if you’re looking for a reason to back out, don’t make me a part of it. N: No, you be straight with me and I’ll go through with it, no excuses. Ben: I’m going to hold you to that. N: (laughs) Okay! Will you be performing the surgery? Ben: Oh, so is that what you’re worried about! N: No, no! Ben: No, I’m just a resident. I’ll be assisting. Dr. Dowling will be in charge. N: Oh! Does this Dr. Dowling know what he’s doing? Ben: Let’s put it this way. He wrote the textbook I used in med school, the other doctors fly their patients in from Europe, from Asia… N: Okay, okay, I got the drift. Will my head be shaved? Ben: No. Well, just a small area around the incision. N: Which will be where? Ben: The occipital lobe. N: Oh, good. English, please? Ben: Sorry. (goes over to a model) The back of your head, right above your neck, from here to here. N: Ah. And who will be drilling those little holes and cutting open my skull? Ben: Sorry to disappoint you, but that won’t be necessary. We go into this relatively open soft area here. N: And the recuperation time, how long do you think that will be? Ben: Oh, it’s not as bad as you might think. I’d say three to four weeks, tops. N: Really? Gee, doc, the way you make it sound, I could just tell everyone that I was going on vacation and they’d never know the difference. Ben: If all went well, that’s probably true. But to be completely honest with you, getting through this operation is going to be no fun in the sun. N: Well, I’m a lot tougher than you think. Ben: I’m sure you are. But, this isn’t the kind of thing you want to go through alone. You’re going to want all your family and friends around for support. Believe me, it will speed up the recovery. Nora? N: I’m sorry, what? Ben: I was just…hold on a minute, why am I starting to get a funny feeling here? N: I don’t know what you mean. Ben: Nora, don’t play with me. You have told Bo by now, haven’t you? N: Why should it matter whether or not I’ve told Bo? Ben: Nora, quit stalling and answer the question. N: No, I haven’t told him, okay? Ben: Why not? N: Because I haven’t. And after hearing you describe what’s involved with the surgery, I don’t think I’m even going to have to tell him, you know, assuming that everything’s successful. Ben: You’re not serious? N: Yes, I am. Ben: There’s no way you’d be able to pull that off, we’re talking about a major operation. N: I don’t know, according to you, you seem to think that the whole thing could be over and done with in the same amount of time as your average vacation. Ben: So, you’re going to tell your fiancé that you’re going on a vacation? N: What difference should it make to you what I tell him?ep Ben: It makes a difference. When my patient refuses to face the reality of the situation and causes herself unnecessary stress. N: I am thinking about other things besides myself here. Ben: It sounds to me like you’re doing just the opposite, you’re lying to him. N: Dr. Price, I know Bo. You don’t. He’s been through enough pain in his life. His wife just died a year ago, and I will not put him through the hell of more emotional trauma, do you understand? Ben: But don’t you think he has a right to know what’s going on with you? N: This is not open for discussion. Now, will you respect my decision or not? Thank you. How soon can we schedule the surgery? Ben: It may take a while. N: Why? Ben: Because Dr. Dowling is a very busy man. He has other patients ahead of you. N: Is it possible he could squeeze me in? I have had two more episodes of loss of vision in the last twenty four hours, and I think the symptoms are getting worse by the minute, Ben: I’ll do my very best. I’m afraid we may not get anything until sometime in the next few weeks. It could take longer. N: I can’t possibly keep it from Bo for that long. Ben: It’s your choice not to tell him. N: Well, yes, it is, you’re right, it’s my choice, and I’ll find a way to stick to it. Ben: I don’t know how. N: Well, that’s my problem, isn’t it? Ben: Yes. N: And I would appreciate it if you do not mention it to Bo, you know, like at Sheila’s party tonight. Ben: If that’s the way you want it. N: Yes, it is the way I want it. Yes. And now I should go. You’ll let me know as soon as the surgery’s set, the date? Okay. Ben: I have to go make rounds, let me walk you out. N: All right. Thank you again for seeing me, I appreciate it. (walking out into hall) Ben: And at least you told me half of what I wanted to hear. N: Yeah, well. Ben: You let me know if there are any more changes in your condition. B: (walking in) Hello, beautiful. N: Bo! What are you doing here? B: I’m looking for you! N: Oh. B: Wait a minute, what are you doing in there? I thought you didn’t need head doctors any more. B: Nora, what were you doing in Dr. Price’s office? N: I was looking for Sheila, actually. B: Is that right? N: I thought that her brother would know where she was. B: And? Ben: I don’t have any clue. B: You don’t. So, this little visit here, this doesn’t have anything to do with your headaches, does it? N: You are such a worrywart! B: Well, I’m sorry! I’m in love, okay? (she laughs) What’d you want Sheila for, anyway? N: We’re coordinating the food for the party tonight. B: Oh, that’s right, the big welcome shindig for the young doctor. Okay. What time? Ben: Well, to tell you the truth, I have no idea. Sheila just told me to get to Hank’s right after my shift. And at this rate, I’m never getting out of here. You guys are going to have to excuse me, I have some patients to see. N: It was nice to see you again. Ben: Right. Goodbye. B: So long. (Ben leaves) I thought he’d never leave. (squeezes her) I finally have you all to myself. (she laughs-kiss) N: How did you find me? B: I did a little detective work. N: You called my office. B: Oh, you are so good. (she laughs) You are. Jill told me that you were here visiting a client, so I just hustled over and I’ve been roaming around the halls looking for you. N: Why, what’s wrong? B: Nothing! No, nothing’s wrong, I had some news you’re not going to believe. N: What? What, what, what, what? B: You know the questionnaire we mailed in about that rock and roll trivia contest? N: Yeah? B: We’re in the finals. N: You’re kidding me! B: No, no, we did it! N: That’s wonderful. (hugs him) B: And you, you have something else to celebrate, too. N: I do? What, what? B: Sloan Carpenter’s exoneration. I haven’t seen you since the news broke, but all the charges have been dropped. N: I know. I know. I can’t believe that Dorian was behind all this. B: Dorian? N: Mmm. B: I can. B: We tracked down Sheila, the party’s organized, what do you say we go home and we have a little celebration of our own? N: Mmm. Sounds very festive! B: Glad you think so. (kiss) You know, I think it’s going to be very interesting to see what Dr. Price is like when he’s off duty, really. Do you think he ever loosens up? N: I don’t know. You think he’s always that cool? B: He’s always, like, so business like. N: Actually, he’s been very nice to me. B: Well, I think he should. I think everybody should be very, very nice to you. N: Oh, yeah? B: Yeah. Which gives me an idea. N: What? B: No, just stay right here. N: What? Where are you going? B: No, I thought of something that I want to get you. N: Where are you going, what are you doing? B: Don’t move, thirty seconds, tops. N: What, Bo? (he leaves) Nora is looking at Ben’s door when her vision totally goes. N: Bo? Bo? Oh, my God. Bo? I can’t see. Bo? (trips over doors) Bo? I can’t see! I can’t see.   November 15, 1993 Nora is looking at Ben’s door and her vision fades out. N: Bo? Bo? I can’t see. I can’t see. Oh, God, it’s happening. I can’t see. (trips over doors) I’m completely blind. All right. Just hold on, Gannon. Just hold on. Now, get a grip. Just get a grip. (reaches out for something and grabs wheelchair- she falls and screams) Bo! B: Nora? Hey, Nora, what is it? What happened? Nora? N: Nothing, nothing. B: What’s going on here? What happened, honey? (he is holding out his hand for her to get up, but she doesn’t take it because she can’t see it) Nora. B: Nora, here, come on. Come on. Take my hand. N: Just give me a minute. B: Take my hand. N: Just give me a minute. B: Okay. N: Okay? Just a minute? (she looks at his face and it comes into focus- she smiles) B: Nora? What? N: I’m all right. B: Okay. Would you take… N: I’m all right. B: Would you take my hand, then, please? Come on. Honey, come here. (she does and she gets up) N: (laughs) Well, talk about the klutz of the county, you know? Well, I slipped on a wet spot, you know? Well, it’s not there now, I took care of that. You know, hospitals spend so much time keeping this place spick and span, people don’t catch diseases here, they just break an occasional bone. B: But you’re okay, though, right? N: Well, that depends. B: Depends on what? N: On whether I’m going to sue or not, you know? I can’t face a whole another legal convention unless I’ve, you know, stood up for having falling down, you know? It’s my duty. B: Yeah, well, at least it’s nice to know that I’m on your mind. I mean, you know, you slip and fall, the first word you say is Bo. N: Well, what are white knights for? (kiss) I’m sorry to make you crazy, Bo. B: No, no, no. Never be sorry about doing that to me, you just keep on driving me crazy, will you, Gannon, huh? N: We have company. B: What? (notices teddy bear dressed as Elvis) Oh, him. I guess I dropped him in all the excitement. N: You mean he’s yours? B: No, he just wants to be your teddy bear. Isn’t he perfect, I just found him in the gift shop. (she laughs) I thought, this was the perfect present for the rock and roll trivia contest finalist. So, here you go. Love him tender. N: You know, he’s not a teddy bear. He ain’t nothing but a hound dog. B: Oh, don’t be cruel. N: Oh, forgive me, I’m just all shook up. B: Well, that’s all right, mama. That’s all right. (they are cracking up) N: Please, please, please, please. No more, not unless you want to be lonesome tonight. B: Oh, okay. N: Thank you. B: You mean for the bear? N: You know what I mean. I love him, and I love you. (kiss) B: Well, that’s not exactly top billing, but at least I came in a close second. N: So, you ready for Hank and Sheila’s? B: Oh, that’s right. Dr. Price’s welcome to Llanview party. N: It’s now or never. B: Oh... N: (laughs) Oh, no, no, no, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, really, it just kind of slipped out. B: Really? Speaking of slipping, are you sure you’re okay? You didn’t hurt yourself here? N: What do I have to do to prove it to you, make you dance with me all night until you drop? B: That would be a start. N: Well, that’s a promise. Stop worrying about me, okay? B: Oh, fine, listen, I’ll start taking you for granted sooner or later, maybe. But the idea of something happening to you, I…I just couldn’t bear it. N: Oh, you said bear! (laughs) B: Yeah, yeah, I said bear, and that’s what I meant. I couldn’t bear it if anything happened to you. I couldn’t.   Kevin and Rachel arrive at the party. K, H, and S go to the kitchen. R: You tell jokes? Ben: There’s a new self-help group for people who can’t stop talking. R: Excuse me. Don’t feel you have to make small talk, okay? Ben: Well, I figured we didn’t know each other well enough to talk anything but small. R: All I want to know is what you’re going to do about my mother’s problem or condition, I don’t know what you want to call it. Are you going to let her ignore it? Ben: Miss Gannon… R: Dr. Price. Ben: Ben. Your mom’s my patient. Now, I’ve got a responsibility to both her health and her privacy. R: What about to her family? Look, I don’t want to argue, I just want to know what’s going on. I’m worried about her, just tell me. Ben: Sorry, but it’s strictly by the book. You'll just have to understand. R: Tell me, doctor. Is there a heart under all that spit-shine professionalism? Or do you live every aspect of your life by the book? Ben tells Kevin his joke. Ben: Anon, anon, anon, anon. You like that, huh? K: That’s great. See, I can’t tell a joke like that because I can never remember them, right? Ben: It wouldn’t do you any good. It looks like they wouldn’t go over too well on your dates. R: So I don’t have a sense of humor? Ben: Did I say that? K: Okay, hey. R: Look, I laugh when I find something funny. Ben: Well, I’d like to see that. When did it happen last? K: Come on, Rachel, hey, you got the joke, right? Anonymous. Anon, anon… R: I got the joke, Kevin. Ben: You know, I’m starting to think my sister Sheila needs help with some hors d’oeuvres. Will one of you fine people excuse me? (doorbell) Yeah, so much for the smooth exit. R: It’s all right, we’ll take care of the door. You go on and do whatever it is that you’ve got to do. Ben: Thanks, I will. (going toward kitchen) Knock, knock, guys. You’re not alone out here anymore. K: What do you have against Ben Price? R: Nothing. (opens door) Hi, Bo, Mom. N: Hello there! B: Kevin. K: Hey. B: How you doing? K: How are you? B: Where is everybody? K: In the kitchen, bringing the food. Let me get those coats. N: Thank you. R: (to N) So, how are you? N: Fine, sweetheart. What, wrong answer? Ben: Here we go- toothpick heaven. B: What have you got here? Swedish meatballs? Ben: It’s from an old family recipe. Didn’t know our family came from Sweden, did you? Show no mercy, big guy. B: Oh, thank you. Ben: Uh huh. K: Don’t mind if I do. Thank you. Ben: All right. (goes over to N and R) There. Bite into something that won’t feel the pain. Then you won’t have to feel guilty. That was also an attempt at levity. (R walks away) Mmhm. So, I’ve been waiting to talk to you, Ms. Gannon. N: Oh? Ben: Mmhm. You ever heard of a young, handsome doctor about to be sued over his lack of a sense of humor? (she laughs) I got a joke, you want to hear it? N: What, are you giving up medicine and going into standup, or has one of the pod people got you? Ben: Well, there’s a Ben at work, and there’s a Ben at home. N: Oh, sort of like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Saturday Night Live. What’s going on? You’re kind of pushing too hard. Ben: Oh,well, good news, don’t worry. I was just on the phone with David Dowling for almost a half-hour, begging. You think it’s easy getting a world class neurosurgeon to fit you into his schedule? N: Right, right. Did he fit me in? Ben: Mmhm. Lucky for you, he was one of my faculty advisors. One of his patients had to postpone because of a flu virus. Do me a favor. Let your daughter in on the details and maybe she’ll stop treating me like public enemy number one. (they laugh) Oh, oh, and, by the way, if I were you, I’d turn in early. N: Why? Ben: I forgot that, didn’t I? Dr. Dowling has an opening, but it does come down kind of fast. N: When did he schedule surgery for? Ben: You go in the hospital tomorrow. N: Tomorrow? N: Tomorrow?! Ben: I’m sorry… N: It’s too soon, it’s too soon. I don’t mean to make it sound the way I obviously sound, and it’s not that I don’t appreciate it, especially after what happened this afternoon… Ben: What? N: Oh, after I left your office this afternoon… Ben: Your eyes? N: Oh, they went totally black. Can you believe it, I sound like a movie out of the 40s, “I went totally black, doctor.” Ben: I’m not laughing. N: Neither was I. I was blind for a few seconds there, Dr. Price, totally blind. Ben: That’s the best argument I can give you for going ahead with this surgery. Now, getting an opening with David Dowling… N: I can’t come up with an excuse that fast. I mean, how am I possibly going to explain to Bo that I’m going to be just disappearing for a couple of weeks? Ben: How about telling him the truth? Nora, the only thing you should be worried about right now… N: I am not telling Bo. And you know my reasons. Ben: Yeah, I do. And they stink. N: Well, rotten excuses, but they’re mine. Gotta love them. S: All right, all right. Start talking, everyone. I want opinions on my baby brother. K: Well, he tells a pretty good joke- in my humble opinion. H: Sheila, Ben is, he’s great, he’s gonna do just fine here, okay? B: Looks like he’s come a long way pretty fast. S: He’s so amazing. He has no social life at all, though. Rachel, Rachel. Maybe you can introduce him to someone, one of your friends, somebody you know? What do you think? Rachel? R: (who is watching N and Ben) What, I’m sorry, what? S: My brother. What did you… B: Look, don’t get worried, don’t worry. Nobody in this town parties like the Buchanans. Isn’t that right, Kev? K: Hey, that’s right. Starting now, we’ll make sure it’s our own personal mission that Ben Price is led astray as soon as possible. What do you say to that, Rachel? R: Excuse me for a minute, okay? (goes over to Ben and N) H: She’s in a strange mood tonight. K: Yeah, I noticed that. R: Mom, I couldn’t sit over there pretending. N: Sweetheart… R: What is going on, what aren’t you telling me? I want to know, please. N: All right, fine, but first, why don’t you put a smile on your face so everybody else in the room thinks that you’re having a good time and there’s not a problem. Ben: You know how to smile, Rachel. Make like I’m telling you a joke. R: (laughs) So, what’s happened? N: Well, actually, Dr. Price was telling me a funny story about a woman who’s got surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. They’re going to be working on my head before you know it. R: Tomorrow? (N laughs) Well, that’s great. I mean, now you have to tell Bo. N: No, I don’t. And he will not hear one word about this surgery, you understand? That’s the way it’s going to be, that’s the way it’s going to be played, because that’s the way I want it. Not one word. (looks at Bo) R: Mom, I am glad that you’ve changed you mind, I’m glad that you decided to take care of yourself, but you can’t hide this…ep N: Yes, I can. R: No, you have to tell him. It’s not right. N: Don’t you tell me what’s right, young lady. There is no right and there is- no, this is my decision. This is my life, and there will be no further discussion,is that clear? (R turns away- pause) I’m sorry, Rachel. Please, sweetheart, not now, okay? (close to tears) This really hasn’t been a very good day for me, and I can’t do this without you, okay? Not alone. R: Oh, mom, you shouldn’t be alone. N: Well, I’m not, am I? Please stick with me, Rachel, okay? I need you. R: Yeah. (they hug) I’m with you. I’m right here. Ben: By day, Dr. Benjamin Price is a grim and dedicated physician, but after hours, he ducks into a nearby examining room to become (with hank) a wild and crazy brother from the block. S: I don’t know what I’m going to do with you two, I may get these guys a room together. Pretty scary. Ben: There’s a couple of stories we could tell about you, too, Nurse Ratchet. S: Excuse me? Ben: I believe she’s the family cut-up? (all laugh) H: Hey, Nora, Rachel, come back in here. I want to make a toast, so everybody grab a glass. Listen, there’s going to be a lot more laughter around here from now on. And it is about time. Ben Price, ladies and gentlemen- welcome to Llanview. All: Hear, hear. B: Welcome to Llanview. H: Here’s to his and all of our futures. All good things. Now first, first of all, I just want to say, after a stormy history, I’ve got myself a beautiful friendship with a beautiful lady. I’m looking forward to our future, Nora. To a very special friend. N: To the future. H: Yeah. And, we’ve got a brother and sister together, living in the same town again, under the same roof, ready to drive each other stark raving crazy. N: Hear, hear! (laughs) B: Hear, hear. H: And to Kevin. Kevin Buchanan, a man I misjudged. A man I’ve come to respect. K: To the future. R: To a father and a daughter who have learned to listen to each other, who have always loved each other, to our future, dad. S: I’ll second that. H: And to you, Sheila. S: Thank you. H: Baby, I love you. (kiss) Yeah. S: Yeah. H: And last, but not least, after all the trials and tribulations, to Bo and Nora. We’ve looking forward to watching you grow old together, to a long and happy and healthy future. (clink glasses) Hey, congratulations. N: And on that congratulatory note, it’s time to make an exit! S: Oh, you’re not leaving already, are you? N: Oh, yes, I always say, after a good tribute, leave while they still love you. Ben: Wait, wait, wait, I’m supposed to be the center of attention here at this party. Now, you let them be, huh? Maybe somebody got the itch to spend the rest of tonight alone. N: Neurosurgeon and mind reader- Sheila, he’s a man of many talents. S: Yes, he is. K: I will get those coats. S: Oh, you know what, we’re not even going to be here that long anyway. Ben has got to assist in O.R. this week. B: Really? What do you do in there? N: Oh, come on, fella, before you get yourself in another conversation. B: Thanks, Sheila. S: Thank you. H: (to Nora) Here, let me help you with that. (she hugs him tightly) Oh, hey, hey. N: Thanks for everything, huh? H: You bet. Ben: Would you let these guys go already, huh? Sheila, would you get some food? S: Food is a good idea. Ben: And you two (R and K), help me pick out some music. The party may end early, but it won’t end quiet. B: Thanks, everybody, for everything. We’ll see you later, okay? S: Good night! Ben: Hey, hey, hey- lawyer. N: Yeah? Ben: You get some rest. N: Oh, I will. R: Mom? N: See you, baby. All: Goodnight. (they go out into the hall) B: Do you have a headache or something? N: Oh, well, I have a little one,but, no big deal, I mean, it’s not like a migraine or anything, it’s just…Ben was right. I just, I just want to be alone with you tonight. B: Is that right? N: Mmhm. B: Well, lucky, I’m taking requests. N: You don’t mind, do you? Just to spend a quiet evening alone, just looking at you. Okay? B: Yeah, it’s okay with me. (kiss) N: Oh, Bo. I am so happy. Just staring at you. Do you mind if I just stare at you? B: Mind if I stare back? N: Well, is that all you’re planning on doing? B: Not a chance, red. (kiss) Not a chance. (they leave)   Nora is in the house. She hears Bo coming in and picks up the phone. B: Yes, yes, Mrs. Brownell. Absolutely! N: Yeah, mom, uh huh. B: Nora… N: Uh huh, yes, mom. B: …we got a- sorry. N: Uh huh, no, I understand. Okay. Yeah. I love you, too. All right, okay. Well, you just tell daddy, okay? I love you. Bye-bye. B: I’m sorry it took me so long. I parked the car in the garage, I’m coming out, who pulls into her driveway, that Mrs. Brownell. (she laughs) Can that woman talk! God… N: What about this time? B: She’s, I don’t know. (she laughs) No, I stood there for 15 minutes and I finally just, you know…What’d your mother have to say? Is there anything new? N: Well, actually, yeah, there, uh, there’s a lot new. B: What, is anything wrong? N: Uh, well, I mean, she really didn’t want to go into it on the phone, it’s, uh, I mean, something’s not right, uh, I kind of get the feeling that it’s to do with daddy, so I want to take the last flight out tonight. B: What, tonight? You’re going to Chicago, tonight? N: Well, I mean, you didn’t talk to her, Bo, you didn’t hear how she sounded. B: No, right, right, no, no, if your mother’s upset… N: Yeah, it’s just not like her to call that way. B: I know, you’ve got to go. If you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go, so… N: Yeah. Well, I mean, that’s kind of the way I felt, you know, so, um… (kiss) I better go pack. B: Yeah. So, what are you thinking, what is it? I mean, is it his heart or what? N: Yeah, probably, you know. That’s kind of what I was thinking, but she didn’t really want to tell me any of this on the phone, you know, she’s sort of the, you know, well, I don’t want to be a burden, you know, it’s sort of a family trait. B: Yeah. Hold it, just hold it. N: Bo, I gotta… B: I know, you gotta, now I gotta. (hugs her) Come on, I’m going to miss you. I’ve got to get in all the hugs I can until you leave for the airport, you know? If this is something serious, there’s no telling how long it’s going to be until you get back. N: Well, that’s true, I mean, it could be more than a few days, you know. B: Well, it better not be. N: Well, even if it is, it won’t be for long. (kiss)