The Making of 'Dr. T and the Women' Page #5

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Peggy, I just know it's gonna rain.

That means it'll be a huge

problem for everyone in the family.

It's not necessary. We're better off

having it indoors where it's safe.

She's gonna call you.

I need you to convince her

to have it indoors.

- It might be better.

- It'll be a huge problem for us.

- We won't want to deal with it.

- Indoors.

I'm right on this one. Trust me.

I think you're right.

So I need you to be on my side, okay?

We all have to go indoors.

- You promise?

- Inside. Turn, turn inside.

- Thanks, Peggy.

- Turn within.

All right. I'll talk to you later.

Okay, bye.

Can I have some milk with my cookies?

Oh, shoot!

You're amazing, Bree.

I have never seen a woman like you.

I got it.

Really?

- Never?

- Never.

Let me ask you something.

You see women all day, every day.

How do they keep

from just running together?

I think every single woman

I have ever met...

...got something special about her.

Something that sets her apart

from the rest.

Well, if a gynaecologist says

there's no two alike...

...I guess there's no two alike.

Maria? No, thank you.

- Has Marilyn called?

- Not yet.

Hello! Hi, sweetie.

- How are you?

- Good, come on in.

- Hi! Good to see you.

- Good to see you too.

Who's this from?

There's no card.

Who's this from?

- Dee Dee?

- Yeah.

- Look at that.

- That is...

Let's go in the other room.

Maria?

Maria, could you wrap this stuff for

me, please? It's getting cluttered.

I think you should wear this.

Oh, my God! Honey, when is it due?

- I'm Marilyn.

- Oh, Marilyn, the maid of honour.

Happy to meet you, I'm Peggy.

Let me get this door.

- Nice to meet you too. Champagne?

- No, I'm okay.

- Well, can I take your coat?

- Sure.

Nobody can know.

She said you drove a long way.

- Look who's here.

- Hi, sweetheart!

I've been waiting for you.

You look so beautiful.

You're so precious.

Champagne to offer to her.

You know, it might be nice...

...to open presents, and maybe

Marilyn would like...

Everybody, this is Marilyn.

Maid of honour!

Everybody over here, this is Marilyn.

This is Marilyn.

She's having a little breakdown now.

Everybody knows that it will be fine.

Could somebody give Marilyn a chair?

Can you get her a chair, please?

- Marilyn needs a chair.

- That's not my problem.

So how was the trip?

How are you doing?

This is from your mother.

All her love in the world.

Cheese.

Sorry, you all right?

Okay, come and sit down.

I got two weeks' worth of estrogen

and progesterone.

And one tablet.

The hot flashes should go

away immediately.

It'll be good for your

mood swings too.

Now remember, please call me.

Anytime there's anything you

want to talk about. Okay?

- Sure.

- I'm always here for you.

Thanks.

You know, Christine, I

try to tell all my patients...

...that menopause is no different

than going through puberty.

Your body's changing.

Your hormones are all over the place.

You're so much more sensitive

and emotional than you normally are.

You're not sure what's happening,

but I promise you...

...if you don't let it scare you,

if you don't get upset...

...if you could just somehow

embrace this thing...

...you're gonna find

a renewed sexiness.

A womanliness that you've probably

never felt before.

- Hello, Dr. Tra...

- Whatever. I've been here for an hour.

Bree?

It's just my opinion, but nothing's

more appealing than a woman...

...who's proud to be in her own body.

And believe me, there is nothing...

Marsha, there's no charge

for this visit.

Just call it a free follow-up.

On the house.

You know what? I'll be the best

damn menopause patient you ever had.

That's a promise!

Go, girl! You go, girl!

You want something?

Oh, the phone. On the phone, Bree.

Very pushy.

Want me to handle it?

Why didn't you tell me?

What line is she on?

It's line four!

- Four?

- Four.

- Hey.

- Hey!

It's quite a surprise.

- What's up?

- We got in those steel drivers today.

Did you try one?

You'll hit the ball

10 yards farther.

I'd better go over there

or they'll all be gone.

You gonna be there at 5:30?

Yeah, I get off at 5:00,

then I'm going for a swim.

You'll wait for me?

- Sure.

- Great!

Yeah, I'll...

- I'll see you.

- I'll see you then.

- I'll see you then.

- Okay, bye.

Look at you!

Not bad. It's got a lot

of whip to it.

- I got it.

- It's my job. You hit the ball.

Step up there.

You're really gonna do this?

Okay, go ahead.

That's great.

Put your hands ahead that much.

- I feel a little close to it.

- You're fine.

Damn. Thank you.

Does that club feel like

butter in your hands?

Yeah, just exactly like butter.

It's...

- Funny, I'm really sweating today.

- It's okay, it happens.

What do you do when that happens?

I used to panic and think,

"Concentrate harder."

Now I forget it and wrap them

around a beer.

So you want to get a beer?

Well...

Or maybe dinner?

There's a terrific steak house

out in Belline.

- All right, let's do it.

- Yeah?

Dinner.

Only, I know a better place.

This is amazing.

I haven't seen anything like this

since the jungle ride at Disneyland.

There's a thousand of these in Dallas,

$750 a month.

If the fountain keeps you awake,

they give you free earplugs.

- You have earplugs?

- I have a set of first-time earplugs.

This is it.

- Oh, it's nice.

- Thank you.

It really is nice.

See?

You want to put those right there?

All right, I will.

Here, give me your jacket.

All right.

- Thank you.

- Thanks.

Shall I open a bottle of wine?

- Yeah, do that.

- All right.

You got it?

That's good. Glasses here?

Right there. You know what?

Why don't you light some candles?

You can use that.

- You'll pour wine?

- I'll pour wine.

You trust me to do this?

The first time.

- Looks good.

- I hope so.

There we go.

There we go.

That's nice.

- Great, thanks.

- You're welcome.

Cheers.

Will you watch those and

check them in 7 minutes?

I'll be here.

I'll be right back.

I'm gonna change my clothes.

You finished?

- Yes, it was absolutely amazing.

- Good.

Thank you.

You want to close the screen

on the fire?

Yeah.

I saw Joanne a few days ago.

- She seemed well, happy.

- Where'd you see her?

She was at the city council's

planning commission meeting.

You know about...

...naming that new highway

after a woman.

I did the presentation for her.

Jesus, that's all she talks

about anymore.

Thanks.

She says if they get turned down...

...they'll all chain themselves to

an overpass on the LBJ and protest.

Women will do anything to

get their way.

Well, not Dorothy.

She's afraid of heights, you know?

Well, Dorothy's got her share

of fears, doesn't she?

What do you mean?

Oh, she stopped by the office

again last week.

She's fine, no problem.

She's looking good.

I told her she was looking good.

- Got anything besides peanut butter?

- No.

She had another appointment

with you last week?

Yeah. You think she's looking good?

Yeah.

I like her new hairstyle.

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