Little Secrets Page #2

I have to change.

Kurt Besters conducting Innovators

in Washington, D.C.

It's Live on PBS.

Samuel Cardon is the guest performer.

Neil is on his way over.

We're watching the Braves.

- I thought you knew.

- I've been planning this all week.

Can't you watch it someplace else?

Where do you suggest we go?

A sports bar?

You'd let your new child watch

whatever it wanted whenever.

Emily!

Why don't I tape the concert

while we're watching the game?

I know you can do it.

- I know it can be done.

- It's not the same if it isn't Live.

Who has ever heard of a family

with only one TV?

Please be home.

I can't believe this.

It'll turn up when we unpack the rest,

or find that missing box of photos.

Or all of David's tennis clothes.

It's over 100 years old.

You know what that's worth?

- Probably those packers.

- Come on, Don. Worry about it tomorrow.

Pop the champagne.

Let's christen our new home.

Hey! Look on the bright side.

Burglars could have stolen the whole thing.

- Hello.

- Hi. I'm Emily Lindstrom. I Live next door.

- Maybe Philip told you about me.

- What are you doing here?

You didn't tell us you made

a friend already. Come on in.

I'm Elaine and this is my husband Don.

Emily is our next door neighbor.

- Hi.

- Hi. It's extremely nice to meet you.

This might sound odd,

but could I borrow your TV?

Just to watch something.

The program is just about to start.

We don't have cable yet,

but we can set the TV up with rabbit ears.

I don't get it. Don't you have a TV?

My Dad thinks the Braves are

more important than the concert series.

You hear that, Phil?

That means classical music.

- Philip!

- Don't worry.

I wouldnt expect your son

to appreciate fine music.

When Phils nana died,

she Left him her baby grand piano.

I've been trying to get him

to take Lessons for two years now.

So, Emily, do you have

brothers and sisters?

No. Yes, soon.

My parents always wanted another child,

but my mom couldnt get pregnant.

Now, at 40-something,

the miracle baby is on its way.

We have Philip. He's 12.

- 12 and a half.

- David's packing for camp. He's 15.

- And you're...

- 14.

- I got it.

- Channel 11, please.

Okay.

There you go.

I didn't mean to intrude on

your first night in your new home.

No, Emily. It's a pleasure having you.

If you were 21,

we'd invite you to toast with us.

Come on, honey, Lets get back to work.

So what are you doing?

I wouldnt normally tell a stranger,

but since I'm in your house...

I Like to pretend that I'm in the symphony.

I get the piece and practice all week and...

...you'll see. Can you hold this?

Live from Washington, D, C,,,,

Why don't you just get into a symphony?

Kurt Bestor conducts Innovators,

Who's this?

Yeah, nice to meet you, too.

I'm in Love, Pauline.

Samuel Cardon is a dream in concert.

That's not Love, Emily.

True. I have stronger feelings

for Kurt Bestor.

Maybe we should shift your focus

from musicians to music.

The Mendelssohn, to be precise.

Okay, just one more thing.

- I don't know if this is asking too much.

- You sounded great.

Is there any way

you can get me into the concert?

We could go together,

and you could visit your friends backstage.

Then maybe I'd get to meet Kurt?

I wish I could, Em, but I used up my favors

for the year. Let's begin.

Okay.

- What's up, Fill-it-up?

- Well...

...David's off to tennis camp,

and my mom's decorating stuff.

And my Dad started his new job.

- It's tough being the new kid.

- What do you want me to do about it?

I don't know.

Take me downtown. Show me around.

Afraid not. I was just going to practice.

Don't you have to take a break

once in a while?

Ill tell you what.

- Do you want to join me for high tea?

- I do.

What is it?

A lot of musicians take time out

for tea in the afternoon.

When my mom's gone,

I use her china to make it decadent.

- One or two?

- Two.

- May I?

- Yes, you may.

Cheers, Philip, darling.

Well, Looks Like you get what you wanted

after all.

Come to town with me to replace the cups.

- How much money do you have?

- Almost $50.

- Good. Bring it all. We'll split the cost.

- Guess we share a secret now.

Yeah. I guess we do.

Is there something particular

you're Looking for?

The pattern we're Looking for

is called Crown Darby.

Oh, shame. We've discontinued Darby.

Maybe I can suggest my personal favorite,

Regal Royal, instead?

- Follow me.

- Sir!

- It has to be that particular pattern.

- Oh, I see.

Has there been...

...an accident?

Can you call another Location?

Place a special order?

Send us to an estate sale?

Want to know the best kept secret

in town?

- My mom's very anal. She'll know.

- So, go home and tell her the truth.

- What's anal mean?

- She's fussy.

If she doesn't turn it over,

shell never suspect.

It comes in a set of four,

including the saucers for $14.99.

We only need two cups.

With you in my Life,

the extras should come in handy.

Yeah, they're Lovely.

Well take them. Ready?

What are we going to do

with the extra money?

- Is he good?

- He's good.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. I had a blast.

Come on. I want to show you

something amazing.

This is it.

This place is...

In 10 years, this chair will be mine.

Ten years?

You've already proven your talent.

Why don't you cash in

Like that guy we saw?

Become a street performer?

My aspirations are a Little higher.

My parents would never allow it.

They'd be mortified.

Are your parents as awful

as you make them sound?

They just don't get me.

Maybe they're not your real parents?

Why would you say that?

You might be one of those

switched-at-birth cases.

The truth is...

...all they seem to care about Lately

is the baby.

There are about a million things

I'd rather do than change a diaper.

Like watch Kurt Bestor conduct?

We have money Left,

why don't we get tickets to his concert?

It sold out months ago.

Emily.

Could you ever fall in Love with someone

who wasn't a conductor?

I wouldnt mind if he were a pianist.

We could play Mozart's

violin and piano sonatas.

It would be so romantic

to make music together.

A-B-C-D-E-F-G.

Got it. I need you to teach me this piece,

Mrs. Neiderhoffer.

I thought we'd start with something

more rudimentary.

Not if you want to get paid.

One more.

Guess what, Em?

We're throwing a party.

We'd Like you to help plan it.

What's the occasion?

End of summer, combo barbecue bash,

block party, baby shower.

In the front yard.

You're going to throw a party

for a child who hasn't been born yet?

Can't you at Least wait

for its first birthday?

Baby showers are a tradition.

People bring Little gifts.

Stuffed animals, mobiles, blankies.

This is going to be

the most spoiled child on earth.

Speaking of spoiled children...

This spoiled child

would Like to eat dinner in peace.

Emily, come back here.

- We're doing something wrong.

- It's not just us.

She doesn't tell us anything.

She's so secretive.

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