The Joneses Page #4
and what you want to create...
is a ripple effect where you get
ls there anything
you like to do to relax?
Like go shopping or watch
some football or get a massage?
There's always people...
who others look to
for advice-
You like massages, don't you?
or the inside scoop.
And then they become
the connectors that reach
the consumer on your behalf.
Do you know what l mean?
[ Mutters ]
What?
l just thought we'd have
a normal conversation
l don't know if you
understand the pressure.
l mean, you know,
this isn't about me
selling my products.
l have to ensure that
my unit is selling
their products.
You have a unit?
[ Exhales ]
That explains why we're
[ Chuckles ]
You're not a great salesman.
You're a charismatic guy
and that's great.
But if you don't apply
yourself, then that's all
you're gonna be.
So this is just business, huh?
Yeah, this is business.
And l'm your boss. l don't-
I don't need to be friends.
Oh. Okay. Boss.
Ripple effect.
Connectors. Unit. l got it.
Glad we could talk.
Great.
[ Door Closes ]
Yeah, Bill Johnson said
you turned him on to these.
great the polarized lenses are.
Yeah, those are sweet.
I know you'll love 'em.
Thanks. Put them on my account.
Great.
No problem, gentlemen.
[ Golfer ] I think
I'm gonna get some too.
- Anything l can help
you with, Mr. Jones?
- I'd like to book a lesson.
Sure. No problem.
Let's see. I can get you in
on Thursday with Bob Senior.
No, no, no. l would like
to book a lesson with you, Will.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm. You teach, don't you?
Well, yeah,
mostly to kids.
l saw you out there
the other day.
You got a sweet swing.
Oh, hey.
Hey.
Sorry.
How was your day today?
Fine.
ow was yours?
Good.
You know,
l wanted to talk to you,
uh, about our conversation.
Business is business.
Okay, nice.
A little more weight
on your back foot there.
Back foot?
Yeah.
[ Club Swings ]
Nice.
Will, I do believe you just
added 40 yards to my drive.
You're a magician.
Let me see that driver.
Will, thanks for pairing me up
with those guys today.
ey, no problem, Mr. Jones.
Who am I playing
with tomorrow?
Don't worry. l got a great
threesome lined up for you.
You the man.
Cool shirt, by the way.
Oh, thank you.
Under Armour.
lf you're looking for drivers,
these are the best.
l was on the course today,
It was awesome.
Whoa, nice shot, Charlie.
I wish I could take credit.
The kid in the clubhouse
turned me on to those
new Mizunos.
hat kid's got the scoop
on everything.
[ Beeping ]
- ennis, huh?
- Yeah, doubles with
Melanie and the girls.
- Cute outfit.
- Your numbers are looking good.
Thanks, boss.
Great, Steve.
Thanks.
Don't mention it.
Hand rolled
from Cuban seeds.
ey, you want to join us
for drinks later?
Uh, what, are you kidding?
First round's on me, boys.
[ Man ]
Nice watch.
[ Steve ]
Hey, whoever dies
with the most toys wins.
[ All Chuckling ]
No, don't be silly. Let me-
Let me help you with this.
Well, l'll invite
some friends over,
and then you can bring
whatever mask over
that you'd like to try.
We're gonna absolutely
help you get some new customers,
and we'll have a nice time.
All right, Summer.
No problem.
Yes.
[ Summer ]
Doesn't it feel wonderful?
It's the Robustion
"Replenishingister" Mask,
and it's got ginkgo
and wasabi extract.
his house is gorgeous.
Can you get over the furniture?
[ Kate ] More champagne, ladies?
It's all the latest
Ethan Allen.
He's got fabulous things.
I know because l was just
yesterday Iooking at new things.
Ladies, l just came
from the washroom,
and waved to me.
[ Kate, Chuckling ]
Well!
Whoo!
Well, l hope that
you introduced yourself.
Huh?
- o oto, my okyo toilet.
- Toto?
Well, if that's oto,
then just call me the Wizard.
'Cause it gave me a power wash
to my undercarriage,
and a happy-ending blow-dry.
- [ Laughing ]
- Whoo-hoo!
And let me just say,
with a friend like Toto,
that you are never lonely.
Where is that fabulous
husband of yours?
Ah, golfing, where else?
A man's work
is never done, huh?
Never.
Honey, l am home.
Speak of the devil.
I missed you today.
[ Billy ]
Well, hello.
- Oh.
- [ Billy ] Hmm.
Good afternoon, ladies.
My, my.
[ BilIy ]
That's what I'm talking about.
[ Door Closes ]
So, what was that?
Just applying myself.
Don't tell me the ladies
weren't impressed.
Wh-
[ Lounge ]
[ Splashing ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Bell Ringing ]
ey, Jones.
erry was totally
checking you out.
im? Please.
What's wrong with him?
Yeah, he's hot.
l date men.
Excuse me?
Who's "the Hammer"?
What?
You guys are gonna
have to go on without me.
No way.
What are you doing?
I'm gonna go see a friend.
ls he cute?
[ Scoffs ]
Don't get kidnapped.
ey, do you have any more
of those diet pills?
Yes, oh, yes
That's the best
Do you wanna go
on ilt-O-Whirl
Come on, girl
ave you seen these guys before?
They're pretty good.
Yep. My brother's
really into them.
You'll meet him
when he comes home.
Cool.
l gotta go.
l can't be late for
my therapist appointment.
Oh, shrinks, no.
No, shrinks suck.
Yeah, well,
it keeps my parents
off my back so-
Yeah, l guess that's important.
- I like it when you say
you've got a gun
- Hey, can I ask you something?
Sure, what?
How come you've never
tried anything with me?
l don't know.
l like you, Mick.
You're not like the rest of
those lame posers around here.
Well, l like you too.
Do you like my ponytail
Good.
My sideways ponytail
It's true, it's true
- What are you doing?
- [ Gasps ]
Hey.
[ Chuckles ]
Um, l thought you guys
had already-
What?
Left.
Yeah, we're just
about to leave.
Well, um, then can l
borrow some L'Artisan?
Why do you want it?
I'm going to a party.
Well, l mean,
there are gonna be kids
so l thought
I'd work every angle.
ls that a brand
you really think
they'd be interested in?
Oh, God, yeah, Kate.
l mean, kids these days are
totally wearing upscale brands.
- Huh. Okay.
- Thank you.
Good luck.
[ Chattering ]
And where are the Joneses
taking the kids for break?
Oh, well, we're so excited.
We're going on safari in Kenya.
Yeah, yeah.
It's this amazing outfit.
Spaulding and Kent Tours.
They do everything for you.
They've done
all of our family trips.
They're the best.
- Really?
- [ Steve ]
Oh, yes. I mean, every time.
You should give them
the contact.
Oh, I will.
- l'm going to the ladies' room.
- Okay.
[ Man ]
Steve? Steve CerrilIa.
lt is you.
l couldn't believe it.
I just saw you from over there.
How are you doing?
Where you been, man?
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