Compulsion Page #3

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Plate's up on fourteen.

Amy?

Hi, Lucas.

Hey.. I tried to tell you.

Jefe likes it the way he likes it.

Don't worry,

I don't want my job back.

I'm getting my own cooking show.

What did he order?

The moules frites.

You know he still brings

his coworkers here.

Well, I didn't realize

he fed them too.

The a**hole never liked them

when I made them.

I try so hard

to make him happy.

Seems like I can never do enough.

Order's ready for seven, Lucas!

Sometimes with all these

clever gastronomic combinations,

and catering to people's desire,

somebody's just bound to get hurt.

But now we do

what we do best in this show..

communicate those touchy feelings

which can only truly be expressed

through cooking.

(angry chopping as audience cheers)

All that pampering and posturing

and pandering

just to get a response.

A tiny spark of appreciation.

And the minute a hot piece of ass

comes your way,

you're all over it like white on rice.

Moules frites.

Probably the only muscle

she ever had

was in the back seat

of a car on her knees.

Whore!

Stick to your

greasy burgers, girlfriend.

But does all this mean

that we have to lower

the gastronomic bar?

No!

Damn straight.

Because food is an art, people,

and true artists fight back

through all the pain and indifference.

They never give up.

Go, girl!

I thought our one-year engagement

was special enough

to break out my best silverware.

I wanted everything to be perfect.

I think it looks amazing,

like one of those kitchens

you see in a magazine.

Not with the kitchen.

I mean with the meal.

How could you go wrong?

You made my favourite. It's delicious.

Actually, they ran out of

the organic partridge, which is unusual,

because the delivery from Beaver Creek

Farms is on Tuesday night.

So I thought, well, you know Fred.

What can we do?

He won't want meat because

he probably snuck in a burger at lunch.

Maybe mussels, fries.

we always enjoyed that together.

You know, we've been having these

catered lunches at work, and, uh--

So I checked in my cooking journal,

and I realized

that on three out of the five occasions

I've made your favourite stuffed game

that you haven't been able

to really enjoy it.

I wasn't?

No, because it has to be savoured

fresh out of the oven

to fully appreciate the aroma

and the fragrance

in all of its intensity.

We went over this.

Do you remember?

Look, Amy, if this is about

me being insensitive, I apologize.

Things at work have been...

let's say challenging.

Well, challenging is

when something you want

makes you work harder

to get it.

Is that what you mean?

Where are you going with this?

Well, I thought, you know,

don't get all uptight

and throw around

the four-letter words.

Just let the wine decide

what's gonna pair with this...

little love-bird.

Where's Sebastian?

Bas-man?

Bastian?

Where is he?

(knocking)

(knocking)

Saffron?

It's Amy.

Hi.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Um, I was just.. I was

going to the market

and I was going to make dinner

and I was thinking,

maybe we could

have dinner sometime?

Oh, tonight's not a good night.

I'm really behind on a deadline.

Oh, I wasn't thinking

about tonight.

I'm so busy too, um...

What about next week?

Not a good week for me.

Well, I'll just

check back in with you.

I.. I appreciate the dessert.

Oh!

Did you like the profiteroles?

Oh, yeah, they were wonderful.

Thank you.

Did you like the way the hot

and the cold mixed together and--

Thank you.

Appreciate it.

Mmm.

Mmm, don't you just love

the smell of fresh baking?

I'm sorry to keep asking, Amy,

but something is bothering me

about your neighbour.

You said she was a recluse.

Now, where does a recluse

come up with

all that advice about sex?

Well, maybe she had a lover.

All you need is one.

Did you, um,

ever see any of her movies?

Not that I recall. I don't really follow

who's who, except in the kitchens.

Go ahead. Try it.

You know, I'm really just

a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy.

Oh, a bite won't kill you.

I'd love to, but I have this, uh,

bad flap, that if I eat

something like this, I get...

I.. I even take a pill for it.

Oohh.

Hmm

Mmm.

You know,

they sell you the vanilla extract

and it's not pure.

That is unfair.

What about you?

Anyone in your life?

No. No one.

Well, someone is

definitely missing out.

I got rid of the last one.

I'm free as a bird.

Sometimes you get so far gone

that you can't see

what's good for you anymore.

And when a new opportunity

presents itself,

you have to go for it.

(Audience cheers)

Mmm-- now, fish en croute

with lemon butter sauce

isn't as intimidating

as it sounds.

A dish like this speaks volumes.

It says, 'I've made this for you

with affection'.

(knocking)

May I suggest fish en croute

with lemon butter sauce?

I just renovated my kitchen,

so it's kind of a celebration.

Thank you for thinking of me,

but I've already eaten dinner.

Well, then, keep it

and eat it later.

No, no, I really..

I.. I.. I couldn't.

I know you think I'm pushy, but

you can't afford to be shy

when it comes to food.

Do you live by yourself?

Yep.

You know, I wasn't sure at first

that it was you.

But then there was

something, I don't know.

Made me think about being a kid.

Yeah... Kids shows

were fun back then.

Too bad the a**hole producers

took all the fun away.

I used to watch your show

every night after dinner.

It was like you were

a part of the family.

That's wonderful,

Amy, but I..

I have work I.. I need

to get back to.

Oh! Um, en croute

means in a crust.

It's a flounder in a puff pastry.

Actually, I know

what 'en croute' means.

Oh, of course.

You're so sophisticated.

I hope you approve.

I made it specially for you.

You're so skinny.

I need to lose some weight.

I should be, like,

ten pounds lighter for my height.

And you're still so pretty, Saffron.

I.. I'm flattered. But, sadly,

I've already eaten.

It would really make my day

if you would just try it right now

while the lemon cream

is still hot and tangy enough

to really do its job.

Come on. I dropped a bomb

on the stove.

Need to know

if it's worth the money.

Of course, it was

the idiot's money, but...

Mmm.

It's delicious.

- Really?

- Mm-hm.

You really think so?

Mmm. I really.. I need

to get back to my work.

I'm so happy we're neighbours.

You have no idea.

Let me know

how the cream works.

Don't let it sit too long

'cause it'll lose all of its flavour.

Bye.

(Cheers)

Amy!

Welcome back to Food For Love,

where we transform dinner

into a romantic love affair.

Now, with rack of lamb

with truffled ragu,

you're gonna want to have

your butcher french the bones.

Unless you're handy

with a meat cleaver,

which I personally am not.

I've always been partial to

the black truffle oil of France.

Now, truffles are libido enhancers

because they're rich in...

Amino acids!

(Clapping)

This dish is really all about meat.

Fred used to say,

"I didn't fight my way ...

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