Dana means business when she's on the phone. "He'll do an exclusive on our show? You're serious, only us."
"Wait, that's the catch?" There's a pause and Dana looks surprised.
"Casey would be much better. He would make Mr. Ralston look better. He would make The Revolution look better."
"He's set on this? No way to change his mind?" Dana chews on her lower lip while waiting for a decision.
"You've got a deal."
Dana slams down the phone. "We have an exclusive!"
"But you said there was a catch?" Natalie looks hesitant to celebrate.
"It's a minor thing." Dana attempts to wave away Natalie's concerns and moves to leave her office.
"Really?" Natalie follows Dana into the hallway.
"Dan just has to do the interview."
"He's interviewing a soccer player."
"Yes."
"Has Rolston's agent seen the show?" Natalie asks incredulously.
"He said it was all Gaberiel's idea"
"Why?"
"I don't know, but I think you should inform everyone."
"But this EXCLUSIVE is your glory. I wouldn't want to take credit."
"You mean you don't want to fall on my sword" Dana replies indigently.
"It's the same thing really" Natalie shrugs and attempts to look as cute as possible.
They enter the conference room for the run down meeting.
"Sorry we're late everyone. It's just I was scoring an exclusive with Gabriel Ralston"
There is half hearted clapping.
Danny furrows his brows and asks "Why do I know that name?"
"He's a famous soccer player" Casey deadpans.
"You can't be a soccer player and be famous. That implies people actually watch soccer."
"Most popular sport in the world ring a bell" Kim quips.
"Not in our great country. So why do I know that name?"
Casey sighs "He was your first"
"Casey I highly doubt that a 'famous' soccer player was who I lost my virginity to" Dan makes sure to put air quotes around famous.
"He was your first on air interview. He was rookie of the year." Casey sounds incredulous.
"I completely forgot because soccer interviews are only slightly more interesting than actual soccer."
"Well, I'm glad you remember his name at all. You're the one doing the interview." Dana says while making an awkward pose meant to single out Dan.
Danny looks around at everyone in the conference room. "Is it April Fools's day?"
Casey shakes his head, "It's still February."
"Did people forget I hate soccer?"
"I think that's rather impossible." Natalie deadpans as she sits down across the table.
"Then why isn't Casey doing it?" Danny is in disbelief and rather over dramatic. "What kind of torture is this?"
"He said it had to be you. I would try to remember what happened 6 years ago." Dana's voice is unwavering. Danny knows he isn't going to get out of it.
Dana sits down and looks at her clipboard "Alright now that, that's all settled, let's go over tonight's rundown."
