mr. brashov will be happy. - rosa, what are you doing out here ? - what's going on around here ? mr. rashov and katherine are both gone. gone ? gone ? what do you mean "gone" ? i don't have time to explain. we are on our own until they get back. we're all looking forward to the monterey chicken. i've made a slight change in the recipe. so now i call it monterey chicken san joaquin. i think you'll like it even better. but we liked it the way it was the first time. i'll tell you what. try my new version. if you don't like it as much as the original, your lunch is on the house. oh, well, that sounds fair. great. your table is ready. hi. come in. i'll be right with you. rosa, is there anything i can do ? pray. it was delicious ! ohh. you are welcome. we'll be back. good-bye. good-bye. hi, mr. brashov ! sorry i was gone so long, rosa. - what are you doing out front ? where is katherine ? - she had to leave. - why ? - it's a long story. well, how did you take care of everything all by yourself ? - don't worry, mr. brashov. everything turned out okay. - okay ? it was fantastic, victor ! not

mr. brashov. i'm really glad you said that, mr. brashov because tomorrow night there's this rock concert, and i would really appreciate it-- i'm sorry, henry but that is not such a special occasion. but it's my favorite band ! you said the same thing when you left early last week. yeah, but that band has slipped off the charts. - it-- it did what ? - don't ask. how am i ever going to improve my english when people talk so funny ? would you like some fresh coffee, jess ? - more government spending stories ? - what ? i asked if you'd like some fresh coffee. why don't you speak up ? sure, i'd like some more. everybody mumbles all the time. - what are you doing, victor ? - can i talk to you for a moment, my friend ? let's go in the office where we can have more privacy. what's going on ? in here. - i was just leaving mr. brashov. - have a good evening. i really appreciate this. and i want you to know... that i'll be in early tomorrow to fix that burglar alarm. - i promise you. - don't worry about it. good night, mr. washington. what's h

mr. brashov here ? you' looking at him. very fny. - charlie, i'd like you to meet... mr. brasv's brother and partner, nicolae brashov. no kidding ? i didn't even know he had family around here. actually, am a cent arrival. well, i guess you better take a look at this supply list for the next couple of weeks. does this look okay to you ? i'm sure it is fine. it's just the typical things mr. brashov ways orders. you can sign at thbottom. excuse me, but is it too late to make a changes ? no, go ahead. od [ nicolae ] yes, vtor, everything is fine. you just get well. no. don't worry about a thi. no. everything is fine. victor, you've been away ss than a week. how much damage couli possibly do ? alright, victor. oh, that's wonderful ! of course. everyone misses you. yes, victo good-bye so, how's the patient doing ? patient has recovered. hes planning on coming in tomorrow - oh, that's wonderful ! - yes, i better make sur everything is all set. when people get together th often talk about what's happened since they last met. that is the focus of this episode: sharing past experie

mr. brashov. that was a really stupid idea.ome right out and say it-- i'm in a jam and i really need your help. i don't know, henry. and i promise that when i become a famous rock star and tour all over the world, i'll always give free concerts at crossroads cafe. - don't do me any favors. - okay, i'll never give another concert at crossroads cafe. so, can you help me out ? all right, henry. all right ? all right. all right ! - you won't regret this. - i probably will. i can't believe you still remember that. how can i forget ? ah, that was a wonderful meal. i can't tell you how nice it is to see you both again. thank you for inviting me. oh, the pleasure is ours. it's always good to see friends from home. excuse me, please. all part of being a parent. oh, the baby brings us much happiness. how are your children ? ah. growing too quickly. oh. it must be very difficult to leave them when you have to travel so much. i never really traveled so much before, but as my chief engineer has left the firm, it has been difficult to meet o

mr. brashov. hi, mr. brashov ! - hi, dad. - stuart ? what happened to you ?st got kind of boring working on my homework project. - so we went to the park and played soccer. - you played soccer ? he plays very well. i think he could become an excellent goalie. jamal, please. - i'm sorry, dad. - why don't you wait for me outside, stuart ? i'll be right out. - it's stu. - excuse me ? i don't want to be called stuart anymore. i want to be stu. stu shuster. i like the way that sounds. i just wanted to say thank you. you mean you're not angry ? are you kidding ? you've done in one day what i haven't been able to do in years. - anything we can do to help. - say, let's get together on monday. i think i might be able to find a way to return the favor. oh, thank you, mr. shuster. hi, andrew. hi, rosa. i got here as soon as i could. what's going on ? rosa, it's happening. i got word this afternoon that the financing has come through. i still can't believe it. that's great news. - but why are you packing ? - well, my plane leaves for switzerland tonight. oh, when will yo

mr. brashov, this woman is a con artist, a cheat. she uses her charm and good looks to take money from trusting men. like you. what a fool i've been. i've already given her $800. these con artists think they can take advantage of anyone... who is from another country or speaks with an accent. - bet you'll never see that woman again. - oh, yes, i will. how can you be so sure ? i am supposed to give her another $800. she's coming here tomorrow. lover boy is here, katherine. - who ? - bill, katherine's boyfriend. he's not my boyfriend, but he may be the answer to our problems. what's katherine up to now ? hi. how are you ? hi. listen. i have another favor to ask of you. [ narrator ] not a day goes by without someone trying to sell you something. if you need the product that is offered, you may decide to buy it. but there are times when buyers must be very careful. who is it ? hello, ma'am ? i'd like to talk to you, please. - about what ? - this incredible new product. hold on a minute. this cleaning fluid is so incredible... that you ca

mr. brashov. - it is not your fault katherine. can we get out of this dump ? where'd you get the watch ? i found it at school. when ? i don't know. what's the big deal ? maybe a few days ago. that's pretty unlikely since you haven't been to school all week. who says ? your school counselor. david ! why don't you just leave me alone ? because i'm your mother. well, i don't need a mother. wait up, guys. [ narrator ] for too ny people, violence, or the fear of violence, threatens the quality of their lives. the gangs started forming and you didn't feel that safe. i used to, when my children were growing up, think nothing of letting them go to the store or anyplace. in the last 15 years i wouldn't consider... letting a child go alone to the store. i had one daughter almost shot. so i went to the police station to ask how we get neighborhood watch started. and when the officers asked me where i lived they said it wouldn't fly because we had nothing but shootings here. but the idea of neighbors working together to prevent crime persisted. it took a while to get this