Episode 84: New Girl On The Apple. SPECIAL GUEST STAR:
JUSTIN HARTLEY as James Fletcher
and JOHN CANDY as Gordon Baker.
The stock market is back on the rise, following the chaos a few months earlier, concerning the COSMO's in Wall Street and the running for State Senate has been made a bit more easier.
Jeff informs Harry, that Alan Rogers is so smug, it could melt everybody's face. Jeff also suggests that his the manager that's supporting his campaign, is so dull, he doesn't know the difference between a mouth to an asshole. Harry asks if he and Chris are back on speaking terms? Jeff says, that he and Chris have occasional chit chat, but again he thinks their father son relationship is a forgone conclusion. Jeff asks Harry about him and Tina? Harry is still in limbo on that subject. Jeff tells Harry, that a few of COSMO's left over escapees, including meta humans, have all possibly vacated the city, the States or even the country by now and will hold hope that somebody decent has taken Jack with them and protecting him, as they are worried that they will be upheld by the Government and quarantined. Harry agrees, but figures that as long as that happens or at least until somebody to find a cure for the infected, then it's unlikely that any of the meta humans, will ever show themselves. Harry queries if his government source, knows the whereabouts of the Cosmo's leader or who it is? Jeff answers, that it seems whoever it was, just vanished off the face of the Earth.
'This is gonna sound stupid and probably as careless question?' Harry begins. 'Do you still hate Lea?'
'You mean before she grew fangs or after?' Jeff sarcastically replies.
'You know what I mean,' Harry says.
'I've given up on baring grudges Harry, especially against those who are dead,' Jeff claims.
'That means there's still a chance you can mend your relationship with Chris,' Harry figures.
'Maybe, but I just worry that every time I try, he'll become me,' Jeff sighs.
'You have your good side Jeff, some of your old antics are still hidden somewhere, but you have become a respected hero around here, Harry insists.
'Thank you,' Jeff smiles. 'Just because, I've doubted myself, doesn't mean you have to. Tina has always been the love of your life remember that. But, I've got to admit, what she did, was way off the Richter scale, even if it was her brother, but it's your call little brother.'
James Fletcher visits Tina at the North Tower of the WTC and tries his utmost best to encourage her from being a business woman and back into show business. Tina refuses, as she agreed to run her fathers business, now he's gone to live in England with her mother, Audrey and she is enjoying her change. James thinks that it doesn't suit her and that it could get very distressing. Tina points out that she loves being at the top of the summit and looking down on the city. James agrees, but reminds her that if she ever changes her mind, Broadway is only a stone throw away.
In the South Tower of The WTC, Harry receives a surprise visit from Otto Cole, an old friend of his father Jonathan and who is about to run for state Senate. Otto adds that he thought Harry's father always knew best, even if he worked as a labourer and he tells Harry that he turned out fine in the end. He informs Harry that he desperately needs a manager a.s.a.p. and asks Harry if he'll be his manager? Harry is unsure if he can, as his commitments are with architecture. Otto assures him, his job will be safe and will take care of everything and agrees to let Harry think on it, but not to take too long.
Lola goes to see her doctor, to see if she can have children and the doctor tells her, she has still got time and this puts a smile on her face and she hurries to inform Tina of the good news.
Harry has a meeting with his boss and his boss thinks it's a good idea that Otto asked Harry to be his manager for the Senate campaign, but warns it could be a kick in the teeth, as Otto is outsider and that Alan Rogers could be a deadly bastard. His boss agrees he take leave, until the election is complete and Harry can decide if he wants to continue into politics, if Otto wins his seat.
Another few weeks later, the campaign has begun downtown, Democrat vs Republican. Chris and George have got a front seat to the whole thing, as Harry has surprised, as being Otto's managers. Jeff and Chris exchange words and seem to get along with each other and Jeff walks to the side as a security measure. Otto calls out to his fellow New Yorkers, stating that a good cause, is not in the manner of Alan Rogers. He introduces Harry as his manager and then his beautiful daughter Emma. Christopher is drawn to her, he cannot keep his eyes off her. As she approaches the stand, The intro to the song 'Hungry Eyes' by Eric Carmen begins to play into the scene, then George snaps him out of his trance.
'Chris are you still with us?' George wonders. 'Take some pictures, our new editor will kick your ass.'
Chris does and later in print, looks at a picture of Emma and it seems Lea is a forgotten subject. This could be true true love.
Alan Rogers concludes his campaign, scolding Otto by telling his supporters that Otto is a lawyer, who already thinks he's a judge that's decided the outcome, not by a long shot. He greets Tina and offers to take her out to dinner. Tina hesitates before excepting. Before they do, they watch the recorded campaign opener of Otto's and is shocked to discover Harry is Otto's manager.
Lola tells George she can still children, but George seems less than enthusiastic.
Chris is walking through the city centre, when he spots Emma getting out of limo with some security guards and he smiles and says hello. Emma looks at him, then turns her nose up to him. A security guard makes Chris uncomfortable by giving him a glum glare.
'Nice girl,' Chris nods grinning.
Alan and Gordon Baker begin a Strategy, if he and when the going gets tough in the campaign.
Harry quickly begins looking for Sponsors to support Otto and starts bringing in the $$, which is a start, but Alan is unnerved by Otto's intensions and that he thinks he can get dirt on him somewhere down the line.
Jeff has a one night stand with a hooker. A good nights work for a cop, Harry's nice words must have been to close to home.
Harry is taken home in a limo. Alan and Tina walks next to a fountain.
'You have been amazing, since, you've been back in my life Tina,' Alan claims.
'It's kind of embarrassing, my husband at the moment, is supporting your opposite number in the election,' Tina gasps.
'Why do have to be embarrassed?' Alan laughs. 'I've got broad shoulders and you're amazing.'
'I don't feel it,' Tina sighs.
Alan lifts her chin up and looks into her eyes. 'You're amazing.'
Alan and Tina share a passionate kiss, as Harry looks out of the limo window and spots them. He turns his head away and tries to pretend he didn't notice.
END OF EPISODE EIGHTY FOUR