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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Henry finds a way to get out of the restaurant business, but Vienna has decided that she wants to make Al's her own. Today’s episode was directed by Sonia Blangiardo and written by Jeanne Marie Ford.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Vienna: Would you like that on whole wheat toast? Diner #1: I ordered pancakes. Vienna: Oh. I'll be right back with your coffee refill. Diner #1: And how long is that going to take? Vienna: Oh, it won't take -- long. It will be worth the wait. Henry: Hey, thanks to your brilliant marketing ploy business is booming. But, you know, I just got a 2 cent tip. Vienna: Oh, but, luckily, we're not counting on the tip for our income, Henry. Henry: Yeah, I know, but I am counting on people coming back in. It's like feast or famine around here. Diner #2: Mostly famine. Vienna: Oh, pay no mind, Henry. I just got a $20 tip, so we must be doing something right. Henry: Yeah. Cook: I quit! Vienna: No, no. No, no. You can't quit. I don't know how to make Adam and Eve on a boat. Cook: You don't know jack about running a diner. Vienna: Oh, jack? Jack Snyder. How do you know jack? Cook: Look, it's Adam and Eve on a raft. And you're out of eggs. Henry: We might need that raft, Vienna. We're sunk.
Henry: Okay, I'll run out and get some eggs while you take over in the kitchen. Vienna: But Henry, I don't know anything about greasy American food. And BLBs and sides of ups and downs. Henry: Hey, sweetie, you'll figure it out. I'll be back in a jif, okay? Vienna: But who will wait the tables? Diner #2: I'll wait on myself pretty soon. Diner #1: Just get me a muffin -- whatever you've got. Vienna: Oh, fine. If it's good eating you want -- here. Breakfast. Eat. Diner #2: This is nuts. I'm out of here. Vienna: Well, it's not nuts. It's oats. And you didn't even try it.
Henry: Whoa! Hey. Thank you. Lawyer: That's one way to scramble them. Cook quit? Not every day you see the boss out grocery shopping. Henry: I know you. You're the lawyer that helped us finalized the deal to take over Al's. Lawyer: You're right. Henry: Any way I can get you to unfinalize it? Lawyer: As a matter of fact, coincidentally, I was just on my way to see you at Al's. The big guy's nephew got in touch with me last night. Said he's interested in buying the diner. Offering very generous terms, too. You interested? Henry: What -- are you serious? Lawyer: I've got the papers right here. Take them with you, peruse them at the leisure. No obligations, no loopholes, no strings. And no egg on your face, unless you turn me down. Those bags are starting to look awfully heavy. Henry: Yeah, let's speed this along. Now, how exactly do I dump the diner -- do I transfer the diner? Lawyer: If you agree to the terms, just sign on the bottom line and we'll have that place off yours in no time. Henry: Great. Trade you. Lawyer: Hey-- Henry: Bon appetit!
Alison: Still no customers? Vienna: They came, they left, they ate a little bit, left no tips. What are you doing here? Henry told me that you took a personal day. Alison: I did. But I was kind of taking care of sick friend last night, so I thought I'd come in and get her some take-out. Vienna: Sure. It's on the house. If you want to cook it yourself. Alison: Did the cook quit? What happened, did you run out of eggs? Vienna: How did you know? Alison: Happens every other week. Vienna: Oh, really? Alison: Yeah, he'll be back. Vienna: Oh, I'm sorry. We're closed -- Alison: We're close to empty right now. So, that means we can give you plenty of personal attention. Oh, I should let you know though, beforehand, that our menu is a little limited today. Young diner #1: Well, as long as you've got eggs. Alison: Well, wouldn't you rather start your day with something light and healthy, sweet, yet satisfying? Young diner #2: You sound like a commercial. Alison: I see that you're married -- you do want to be around for those great-grandchildren, don't you? We've got a great fruit plate and it's very fresh. Young diner #2: I'll take it. Alison: Great. Young diner #3: What about me? I'm not married. Alison: Well, add a protein shake. Makes a great power breakfast to match that power suit you're wearing for the big meeting the three of you probably have this morning. Young diner #1: You're good. Alison: Thank you. Vienna: Hello. Would you guys like to try some luscious, juicy, delicious fruit? Young diner #1: We'll take two more. Vienna: Okay. I'll be right back with your meals. You are good. Alison: Thank you. Anything else you need? Vienna: No, don't worry. I'll be fine. I'm cool. Is that the way you say it? Alison: Absolutely.
Henry: Vienna, come here. Come here. Come here. Come on. Vienna: Why? Henry: Come over here. Vienna: What is -- Henry, where are the eggs? Why on earth have you been gone so long, coming back all empty-handed? Henry: Because I've got news, sweetie. Vienna: Well, we have customers. I need eggs to make peppakakor. Henry: Will you forget -- forget about eggs, okay? Just forget about them. Look at this. Vienna: Well, what is this? Henry: It's a contact to sell the diner. All we have to do is sign on the dotted line and we're free again, sweetheart. Go ahead. Read it and weep tears of joy. Vienna: Oh.
Henry: Why do I get the impression that these aren't tears of joy? Vienna: Well, they're not. Henry: I thought -- hey, I thought that you were hating this place. Vienna: Well, I've had a change of attitude. Henry: Really? Can you give me one? Vienna: No, but Alison, she made me realize what the problem is. Because we've been trying to give the customers what they want. Henry: And that's the problem? Vienna: No, but it wasn't working. And now, the way I can do it is that I can make customers want what I'm giving them, you know? And I'm good at that. Henry: Yeah, I know, you don't have to tell me. Vienna: So maybe we can the Americans turn a nose up and look at this fabulous menu with a lot of Swedish delicacies, and they can start eating healthy. Henry: We can? Vienna: Yeah. This is my way of giving back to America for being so good to me. Henry: Is this really what you want? Vienna: It is. Henry: Okay, I'll tear up the contract. Vienna: And I'll seal it with a kiss.
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