Savannah (TV Series)
Playing with the Enemy (1996)
Jamie Luner: Peyton Richards
Quotes
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Peyton Richards : [admiring ring] Oh, Reese,
[laughs]
Peyton Richards : you know it is not fair. You are on your second engagement, I haven't even had one.
Reese Burton : It isn't anything like my engagement to Travis. Tom is completely different, thank goodness. He's too good not to marry.
Vincent Massick : [from behind bar] You're too good not to marry. Tom's a lucky dog.
Peyton Richards : [both girls murmur appreciatively] Where is Tom anyway? I wanna congratulate this groom-to-be.
Reese Burton : Oh, he's working on the books. All the gaming equipment is arriving on Thursday, and he's going to throw a big bash to open the casino.
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Tom Massick : [a knock on his office door] Come in.
Peyton Richards : [entering, surveying his office] Ah, you are some piece of work, sugar.
Tom Massick : What do you mean?
Peyton Richards : Well, I thought you were a two-bit con artist,
[nodding head in mock awe]
Peyton Richards : but I'm much more impressed with you now.
Tom Massick : I told you I went straight.
Peyton Richards : [still nodding] Oh, you did. Straight to Reese Burton.
Tom Massick : I love Reese.
Peyton Richards : [dripping with irony] I'll bet you loved her ever since you two were kids.
Tom Massick : [smiling] I only met her a few months ago.
Peyton Richards : You could be telling the truth about that. You might not have met when you were kids. I mean, Tommy Henderson was a few grades ahead of Reese Burton in elementary school.
Tom Massick : Henderson?
[feigns ignorance, shakes head]
Peyton Richards : [places the envelope on his desk] You've been a little pet project of mine.
[smirks]
Peyton Richards : Whatever happened to poor little Tommy after his father shot himself? Well, his mother married some tough guy from Jersey named Massick.
Tom Massick : Why have you taken such an interest in my life?
Peyton Richards : [smiles] Because it is just so melodramatic. All these twists and turns, and now, here you are in Savannah, right back where you started from.
Tom Massick : [softly] What do you want?
Peyton Richards : I wanna shake your hand, mister.
Tom Massick : Why?
Peyton Richards : Because... I hate Edward Burton every bit as much as you do.
Tom Massick : I figured I had a lot of company in that regard... but, uh... what did he do to you?
Peyton Richards : Let's just say that he owes me too, and we'll leave it at that.
Tom Massick : All right.
Peyton Richards : You and I have a lot in common.
[leaning over his desk]
Peyton Richards : If there's anything that I can do... to help you bury Edward Burton, please let me know.
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Reese Burton : I've called every distributor and manufacturer of gaming equipment in the fifty states. I've found one that could outfit us in time, but... it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.
Tom Massick : How much?
Reese Burton : Fifty thousand.
Vincent Massick : [from behind bar] It's more than an arm and a leg. It's a whole damn body.
Peyton Richards : Well, forget the casino. How about bingo night?
Tom Massick : I think I might just have to let this little boat go under, because, uh,
[crumples bar tab]
Tom Massick : I'm not going to disturb my other investments.
[rises, leaves]
Reese Burton : [sighs] I can't stand to see him get burned. I've asked Daddy for a loan, but he doesn't have any money.
Peyton Richards : [skeptical] Your Dad doesn't have any money?
Reese Burton : Not available money.
Peyton Richards : That's more like it.
Reese Burton : I should have learned by now that the only way to get money out of my father is to pry it away with a crowbar or to catch him in bed with a sheep.
Peyton Richards : [scoffs, surprised by her normally sedate friend] Wicked, Reese.
[then gets inspired...]
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Peyton Richards : [as Tom stands deep in thought] Don't look so hang-dog. I've got a proposition for you.
Tom Massick : Yeah, what's that?
Peyton Richards : Let's say I deliver your gambling equipment in time for your fancy-shmancy opening.
Tom Massick : You got fifty thousand?
Peyton Richards : This is 'what if'...
Tom Massick : [dismissive] Armed robbery is a felony.
Peyton Richards : [smirks] Let's say I got the money, and I deliver the equipment. I'm gonna want something in return.
Tom Massick : Why are you so bound and determined to help me?
Peyton Richards : 'Cause I want Edward Burton to feel some pain, and I can't imagine anything that would gall him more than to see the son of his old enemy rise up from the ashes.
Tom Massick : What did he do to you?
Peyton Richards : [coldly] Plenty.
Tom Massick : Well, some day you have to tell me the story.
Peyton Richards : Some day I might. Okay, here are my terms. I deliver the equipment on time and on schedule and I deliver for free.
Tom Massick : Free?
Peyton Richards : That's right. It won't cost you a penny.
Tom Massick : What's the catch?
Peyton Richards : I get half the boat.
Tom Massick : [snickers] Half the boat?
[she nods]
Tom Massick : Dream on.
Peyton Richards : You heard me, sugar. Half the boat.
Tom Massick : I can't agree to that
Peyton Richards : Sure you can. You don't want Edward Burton to watch you crawl out of town with your tail between your legs.
Tom Massick : You're laying it on a little thick.
Peyton Richards : I know what you think, because I think the same way too. You're gonna say yes...
[leaning in suggestively, her mouth close to his face]
Tom Massick : Okay. You pull it off... You get half the boat.
Peyton Richards : [smirks] I know what else you're thinking.
[leans in for kiss, but pulls away at the last moment, then leaves Tom standing there]
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Edward Burton : [on phone] Hello?
Peyton Richards : [carefully opening a bottle of whiskey] Hi, Mr. Burton.
Edward Burton : Oh, hello, Peyton.
Peyton Richards : I know that this is sort of last minute and all, but I need to come over and talk to you tonight.
Edward Burton : Uh... well, does it have to be tonight?
Peyton Richards : Yes, it's... it's very important.
Edward Burton : Well, I'd much rather that you'd call my secretary tomorrow, and she'd set up an appointment.
Peyton Richards : [mixing sleeping potion] Oh, I would do that, if it weren't so urgent in need, and personal. You see,
[dropping an ominous hint:]
Peyton Richards : I was visiting with Mother at the jail, and... well, I just... can't talk about it over the phone.
Edward Burton : [careful] Well, if it's that important... maybe I can... move a few things around.
Peyton Richards : Oh, that would be wonderful. I would be so
[pops funnel into bottle]
Peyton Richards : grateful.
Edward Burton : Well, let's say
[checks wristwatch]
Edward Burton : 8:30 then?
Peyton Richards : [pours potion neatly into bottle] 8:30? Great! Thank you so, so much.
Edward Burton : All right.
[puts down phone]
Peyton Richards : [smoothly re-capping bottle, finishes concoction, murmuring softly to herself:] Sleep tight, Daddy.
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Edward Burton : [leading his guest to the study] Come on in here.
Peyton Richards : Why, I was so happy that you could see me tonight, I... I picked this up on the way over.
[offers bottle of bourbon whiskey]
Edward Burton : Oh?
[accepts bottle]
Edward Burton : Well, that was very kind of you.
Peyton Richards : Well, kindness has nothing to do with it. You know the saying. "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?"
Edward Burton : Mm.
Peyton Richards : Well, not for a Southern man. Nothing works better on him than a good bourbon.
Edward Burton : [laughs] Well, I hope you're not here to beg money for Tom Massick, because there's not enough bourbon in Kingdom Come to soften me up for that.
Peyton Richards : Oh, well, I... I didn't even know Tom is in trouble.
Edward Burton : Oh, over his head, and out of his league.
Peyton Richards : Oh, well, I'm not surprised. You know, a true Southern gentleman would offer me a drink by now.
Edward Burton : I'm sorry.
[laughs]
Edward Burton : You know, I keep forgetting that you're an adult.
Peyton Richards : [laughs] Well, I have been for some time.
Edward Burton : Of course you are. You and Reese grew up so quickly. Too damn quick. Uh... bourbon?
Peyton Richards : No, no. I'm a... Scotch drinker.
Edward Burton : Oh.
[nods, starts pouring]
Edward Burton : So now... what was so urgent that you couldn't wait another day?
Peyton Richards : Oh, it's Mother.
[takes off jacket]
Peyton Richards : She's been having a terrible time in prison, but... May I sit?
Edward Burton : Oh please.
[gestures towards chair]
Peyton Richards : Well, she would just
[scoffs]
Peyton Richards : die if she knew that I was here to talk to you about it.
Edward Burton : I doubt that. Everybody in this town comes to me at one time or another wanting something.
Peyton Richards : Not Mother. I mean, you were the last person in the world that Mother would ever ask a favor of. I mean, after all, you've already done so much for her. And me. I mean, hiring her as your maid, and... and allowing me to grow up here.
[little laugh]
Edward Burton : Well, the more, the merrier, I always say.
[raises glass]
Peyton Richards : You... practically treated me like a daughter.
[takes a sip while looking at him intently]
Edward Burton : Mm. Well, Reese was happy to have another little girl around the place.
Peyton Richards : Well, you made us feel... right at home.
Edward Burton : About Lucille's problem.
Peyton Richards : Well, it's a... it's a long story, and... and I just... I just have to calm down before I can even... tell you... It...
Edward Burton : Calm down, take your time.
Peyton Richards : But you're... such a busy man.
Edward Burton : Oh, I've cleared my calendar. I'm free for the rest of the evening.
Peyton Richards : Oh, what a relief.
[little laugh]
Peyton Richards : Let me freshen that.
[gets up to take his glass]
Edward Burton : Well, thank you.
Peyton Richards : My pleasure.
[Edward's eyelids are getting droopy, and she smiles]
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Edward Burton : [drunken slur] And I will definitely call 'em whenever I can to make sure... your mother's... stay is a lot easier... in jail.
Peyton Richards : Ah, thank you...
Edward Burton : [far gone] Yeah.
Peyton Richards : ...so much.
[arm draped across his shoulders]
Peyton Richards : Here, let me get you another drink.
Edward Burton : [sighs] I believe I... I've hit my limit...
Peyton Richards : Oh, no, you haven't even touched the bottle...
[he gives drunken sigh as she prepares next drink]
Peyton Richards : I remember watching you entertain your fancy friends in here, and I kept thinking, one day... I would be grown up enough to join you.
[offers next round]
Edward Burton : [very drunk] Was it as exciting as you imagined? Most of those parties I threw, were for business.
Peyton Richards : [cooing, and making a big fuss over him] Well, I was so jealous of all your lady friends. You were so handsome...
Edward Burton : Just a little girl's imagination...
Peyton Richards : Imagination, my foot! You are still the most handsome man in all of Savannah. Maybe the whole state of Georgia.
Edward Burton : [panting] I think we'd better... just call it a night.
Peyton Richards : Oh, I need another drink!
Edward Burton : [staggering to his feet] I will call you a cab to drive you home...
[stumbles]
Peyton Richards : Whoa! Honey, are you okay, hon?
Edward Burton : Don't call me honey now.
Peyton Richards : All right, sugar.
[overtly attentive]
Edward Burton : Come on, come on. You're not trying to flirt with me, are you?
Peyton Richards : Well, it's about time you noticed. I've been trying my darndest.
Edward Burton : Ah, don't. Peyton, you're... you're too young for me.
Peyton Richards : Well, you're not old.
Edward Burton : I am! I'm old! And I don't think of you... romantically.
Peyton Richards : Why not?
Edward Burton : Because... because... you seem just like a daughter... to me.
[collapses]
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Peyton Richards : [planting her hair ribbon on Edward's pillow while he sleeps] Nice touch.
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Peyton Richards : [towel wrapped around her] Good morning, sugar. Your shower is wonderful. Uh, you know your bathroom is the size of Siberia?
[giggles]
Peyton Richards : Oh, there's my bra. Shoot, I've been looking all over for this.
[Edward gets back under the covers]
Peyton Richards : Boy, you sure are acting bashful for a man who had no inhibitions last night.
Edward Burton : I'm gonna be sick...
Peyton Richards : Here, let me get you your robe, baby...
[scoffs]
Peyton Richards : Yeah, I won't look.
[Edward gets dressed]
Peyton Richards : You know, the best thing for a hangover is, uh, tomato juice and tobasco. Yeah, some people say that the hair of the dog works, but I say tobasco works. Shock the system into working again.
Edward Burton : [from the bathroom] I thank you. But you should leave...
Peyton Richards : Now you be a big boy, and come out here and face the music.
Edward Burton : Peyton... I'm so sorry...
Peyton Richards : For what?
Edward Burton : For whatever happened here last night.
Peyton Richards : You don't... you don't remember?
Edward Burton : I must have had too much to drink.
Peyton Richards : I have the best night of my life... and you don't remember?
[Edward holds up his hands]
Peyton Richards : Well, I guess we could... relive last night
[lounges back seductively on couch]
Peyton Richards : and refresh your memory.
[naughty giggle]
Edward Burton : No, no, don't...!
Peyton Richards : Oh, baby, you feel a little picky?
Edward Burton : I don't know what happened, but whatever happened was a mistake. A terrible mistake.
Peyton Richards : Why, how can you say that?
Edward Burton : You know I would never touch you.
Peyton Richards : Why are you so upset? What did I do wrong?
Edward Burton : [shamefully] Oh! You're completely innocent, I'm the guilty one. You just don't know how sinful this is.
Peyton Richards : Sinful? Aw, well, you sound like a stranger, Edward.
Edward Burton : Don't call me Edward.
Peyton Richards : You acting like this because you don't wanna pay me the money?
Edward Burton : Money? What money?
Peyton Richards : Well... you promised me... fifty thousand dollars for my mother's legal bills last night.
Edward Burton : Of course. And you shall have it.
[goes to drawer, sits down to write out check, and she gives a sly, victorious grin by herself]
Edward Burton : Fifty thousand. Is fifty enough?
Peyton Richards : Another ten would allow me to get her special treatment in prison.
Edward Burton : Sixty. Sixty thousand, fine.
Peyton Richards : [big grin to herself, then, sweetly coos:] You are so kind.
Edward Burton : Now you have to promise you'll try to forget what happened last night.
Peyton Richards : [excitedly] No, baby, I don't wanna forget!
Edward Burton : It was wrong!
Peyton Richards : All right.
[holds up her hands]
Peyton Richards : Fine! I'm a big girl now. This is not the first time I've been disappointed in love...
Edward Burton : Love? It was... alcohol!
Peyton Richards : What? You don't have to be so brutal!
Edward Burton : [softly] I'm sorry. You just have to promise not to breathe a word of this.
Peyton Richards : All right.
Edward Burton : Not one word to a living soul. Promise?
Peyton Richards : I promise.
Edward Burton : [hands over the check] For God's sake, don't tell your mother. It would break her heart.
Peyton Richards : I won't say a word. I guess I don't have to ask you for your word in return.
Edward Burton : I'll just give anything if I could just erase last night!