Good morning, gentlemen. I had sex with a beautiful woman last night. Now, this should not have happened. She was way out of my league, and I even like to think that I'm a fairly handsome guy, but I'm not that handsome, and I like to think that I'm pretty good in bed, but I'm not that good. How does something like that happen? I'll tell you. I'm 20 years old, and I am doing exactly what I was put on this earth to do. I am making money... hand over fist... faster than I know how to spend it. And let's tell the truth. You all came here today because you're trying to escape the miserable bottom-feeding existence that you've been living that has denied you what is rightfully yours. If you want this for yourselves, you can have it. But I'm here to tell you, you will get your asses kicked on a daily basis, but you will learn. And ultimately, you will do what you were put on this earth to do, which is make money. Now, if any of you are still interested in this proposition, be here 9 A.M. Sharp Monday morning. If you are late, do not come into my building. Turn around, go home, and prepare yourselves for a life in retail. I'll see you then.
“Catch-22” · Season 6
In this episode: Pacey Witter (2), Jen Lindley (1), Jack McPhee (1), Eddie (1)
Do you think that I was just going out with David to prove something to myself?
Something about what?
Just to prove that I could do it, that I could be in a relationship. You know, have a boyfriend.
I don’t know. I mean, is that something that you feel like you needed to prove to yourself?
Yeah. Who wants to be that 35-year-old guy that's living alone and still going out to the bar scene trying to find the right person?
Give me a break. You're 20 years old. You're not even legally old enough to be in those bars, let alone haunt them with your sad, single self.
Yeah, that from the girl who was on a first-name basis with half the bouncers in New York.
Look, my point is is that I don't think that everybody meets the love of their life when they're a teenager. Or when they're 25. Or even when they're 35. But that doesn't mean that you stop looking and hoping. You know, 'cause you will meet that person, and when you do, I guess you know it.
I just-- I want to ask you one thing before you go.
As long as it doesn't involve me holding you while you cry.
I promise.
What is it, kid?
Well, I was just wondering if maybe you could cover me? Loan me a little money?
You're kidding, right?
No. I wish I was, but... you have no idea how hard it is for me to ask you for this, Rich, but a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago, he came to me and he wanted to double his money really fast. So I just put it all into Stepatech.
That was a stupid move, Pacey.
But he wanted to pull out, and I told him not to, I told him to just trust me and ride the thing out, and this guy is my oldest and closest childhood friend. I cannot screw him like this, Rich.
It's already done, Pacey.
No, I'm serious. All I want to do is give him back his initial investment. And then I'll pay you back with whatever interest you want.
What about you? What happened to your disposable income?
I got nothing left. Everything I had was in Stepatech. I'm worth like, I don't know, 300 bucks right now.
You know, it's funny. You're so good at your job, you're so confident, I sometimes forget how young and stupid you are.
Please, Rich, I need your help, not the speech right now, ok?
Oh, I think you do, actually. And I'm gonna say to you what you should have told your little friend in the first place. No.
That's it? That's all you have to say to me? I come to you, embarrass myself, and you're just gonna say no?
Pretty much, yeah.
You know, Rich, sometimes you're so good at your job I forget what an unfeeling prick you are.
You work for me. I'm your boss. You watch your tone.
Ok, Rich, I'm just asking you for this one favor! Just one time!
I...don’t...do... favors, Witter.
Why not? 'Cause god forbid you have to drop the Gordon Gecko routine for a second? I mean, this would be so easy for you, man. Just help me out here!
Help you out?! I gave you a job, Witter! I gave you a chance to escape some bottom feeder existence, and every step of the way, you have been a holier-than-thou pain in the ass. So you tell me, why should I help you out? Take this pen. Take this pen, Witter, and write down today's date. Because from this day forward, you're going to amount to nothing. You are a failure and a loser, and you deserve everything that can-- uhh!
[Pacey hits him and they begin fighting]
It's all over, Pace. Don't worry... you're fired. That's what you wanted all along, anyway. Loser.
[in a letter to Joey] Dear Joey, as you know, I'm not good at good-byes, but I guess that's what this is. A real one this time. Because as much as I thought I wanted us to be together, I guess what I want more is to be one of those people who lives every moment of his life without indecision and without regrets. Someone who dares to disturb the universe without a thought to the consequences. And you're not one of those people, at least not yet. Maybe you'll prove me wrong about that one day. I hope you do. But who knows? Maybe people can't change. Maybe we're doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again no matter how hard we try. I always hope for a happy ending. How crazy is that? Take care of yourself.
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