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Dana and Casey are standing next to the street.

Dana: I thought he would be here by now.

Casey: Danny said he was two blocks away when he called.

Dana looks down the street as a cell phone rings. Casey reaches inside his jacket and pulls out his cell phone.

Casey: (on phone) Yeah? (listens) Okay.

Casey closes his phone and places it back in his jacket.

Casey: Danny and Jo are a block away.

Dana: Okay.

Dana steps away from the curb and places her hands in her coat pockets.

Dana: What's all this about Fox?

Casey: Huh?

Dana: The interview with Fox Sports.

Casey: Oh. They're very interested.

Dana: Great. What are they considering?

Casey: Baseball coverage for next year.

Dana: That's wonderful.

Casey: They asked about the possibility of me hosting their baseball pregame show.

Dana: Great. Wait...

Casey: I know we've talked about it.

Dana: It's out there.

Casey: Yes, it's in Los Angeles.

Dana: Well, it would be a great offer.

Casey places his hands on Dana's shoulders.

Casey: Let's not talk about it tonight. We're here to have a good time, and let's concentrate on that.

Dana: You're right. We're going to see 'The Producers,' then dinner. It will be a great night.

Casey: Yes, it will.

A car stops in front of Dana and Casey.

Dana: They're here.

Dana and Casey get into the backseat of the car.

Inside the car, Dan is driving and JoAnne is sitting in the passenger seat. Greetings between the four are exchanged.

Dan continues driving.

Dan: Ready for a magical evening?

Casey: Are you talking to me?

Dan: No. I'm talking to the rearview mirror.

Casey: Well Dan, I'm already seeing Dana, and I don't think Jo would approve of you seeing somebody behind her back.

JoAnne: You two could see each other in front of me. I don't mind.

Dana: Oh by the way, Dan. We're allowed back into the Syracuse locker room.

Dan: What did you promise them this time?

Dana: I didn't promise them anything.

Dan: How'd you do it?

Dana: Jeremy conveniently pointed out that East Carolina's defensive coordinator-

Dan: They're playing them this weekend, aren't they?

Dana: Yes... the Pirates defensive coordinator used to be the defensive coordinator under Coach Bradley when he coached at Oklahoma State.

Dan: Oh yes-

Casey: Coach Bradley hasn't changed offensive schemes has he?

Dan: Offensives geared around multi-dimensional quarterbacks? I guess he's been doing that for what... twenty years now?

Dana: When I pointed that out, Richardson quieted up. Marcus was able to dig up some footage from two years ago, when they ran a spread formation which allowed for the pass and also the option.

Casey: I'm sure East Carolina has access to the same footage.

Dana: And I'm sure East Carolina still has a solid secondary to defense the pass.

Dan: It isn't like Syracuse can blame us for leaking any secrets.

Dana: I wouldn't go that far, just yet.

JoAnne: If you don't mind me saying... could we not talk about work?

Dana: You're right, JoAnne. This night is about having a good time.

JoAnne: A magical evening.

Casey: Yes.

Dan: Why didn't you agree with me before? That's what I said earlier.

Casey: Sure, but you don't look great in a new dress.

Dana pokes Casey.

JoAnne: Thank you. It looks even better outside of the car.

Dan turns the vehicle down a road.

Dana: This isn't the normal way.

Casey: It would be quicker if we went straight instead of making that right turn.

Dan: It's all right. We have plenty of time.

JoAnne: We're going to take the scenic route, huh?

Dan: Of course.

Dana: Did you know about this?

JoAnne: Danny has been going through another New York Renaissance.

Dan: Just look around. Look at the architecture, look at the lights. We'll go down by the Hudson and take it all in. So many people take the city's beauty for granted, and you can see it every day when you drive along the highways.

Casey: I don't have a car.

Dan: Don't you ever walk, or even just take a cab ride around the city?

Casey: Uh, no.

Casey turns toward Dana, but she is looking at the city through her window.

Dan: Just look around. One person flicks a switch and leaves a light on. Then another person does the same. Then another. The sun goes down, and more lights come on. You can look at the stars in the sky, but all these lights serve as their own constellations and galaxies.

JoAnne places a hand on Dan's knee. Dan looks at her, and she smiles and shakes her head.

Dan: I'll be quiet now.

Dan continues driving down the highway as everyone takes in the sights of the city.

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Jeremy walks by Dana's office. He turns around and walks in. Natalie is standing over Dana's desk and checking some notes.

Jeremy: I've got the PBA cut for you.

Natalie: Great.

Natalie finishes and starts to leave.

Natalie: Something keeping you?

Jeremy straightens and tugs his necktie.

Jeremy: I just want to apologize for my behavior.

Natalie: Apology accepted.

Jeremy: I've been acting like a complete ass.

Natalie: Not really.

Jeremy: Yes, I have.

Natalie: Okay. You have been acting like a complete ass.

Natalie and Jeremy leave the office.

Jeremy: Natalie-

Natalie: You insisted.

Jeremy: Granted. Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?

Natalie: Anything?

Jeremy: Almost anything.

Natalie: How about this? The next time you go out, take me and Michael along.

Jeremy: I'm not dating anybody. Isn't that a little awkward?

Natalie: You not dating?

Jeremy: Having your ex-boyfriend and boyfriend go out with you.

Natalie: Well, I'll get you a date.

Jeremy: You'll fix me up? Natalie-

Natalie: You two could go out a few times before I would pressure you into going on a double-date with Michael and me.

Jeremy: You wouldn't pressure me. You could convince me.

Natalie: And Suzy is a really nice girl.

Jeremy: You already have somebody in mind?!

Jeremy tries to break away, but Natalie follows.

Natalie: Come on, Jeremy...

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Dana is at the box office with the ticket taker.

Ticket taker: I'm sorry, ma'am. I can't take these.

Dana: What do you mean? These are not counterfeit.

Ticket taker: No, ma'am. They're not counterfeit.

Dana: Then why can't you take-

Ticket taker: Ma'am?

Dana: -these tickets? I went to a lot of trouble-

Ticket taker: Ma'am?

Dana: -and expense to make this night possible.

Ticket taker: Ma'am? They're for tomorrow night.

Dana: The least I could expect... huh? Tomorrow night?

Ticket taker: That's right, ma'am. The date on the tickets is for tomorrow night.

Dana looks at the tickets.

Dana: Oh... Well, I'm sorry.

Ticket taker: It's quite all right. Have a good evening, and we'll see you tomorrow night.

Dana puts the tickets back in her purse and slowly walks to Casey, Dan, and JoAnne.

Casey: Why the long face?

Dan: What's wrong?

Dana: You guys... you guys might find this slightly amusing.

Casey: Uh-oh.

Dana: When I got these tickets, I got the dates mixed up.

Dan: They're not for tonight.

Dana: You might find that part slightly amusing.

JoAnne: When are they for?

Dana: Tomorrow night.

The group takes a collective breath.

Dan: We're working tomorrow night.

Dana: I know.

JoAnne: I'm working on an installation tomorrow.

Casey: I'm free.

Dan, Dana, and JoAnne look at Casey.

Casey: I'm just saying that you don't want these tickets to go to waste.

JoAnne pulls out her electronic planner.

JoAnne: Here. Let me check around. We might be able to get tickets to another show.

Dana pulls Casey aside.

Dana: You are not going to this show by yourself.

Casey: I'm joking.

Dana: This is just... bad. I'm sorry.

Casey: It's okay.

Dana starts to sob.

Dana: No, this is horrible. Here we are standing on Broadway. JoAnne and I have new dresses. I'm holding tickets to 'The Producers' for a different night. I'm just so sorry for ruining the evening for everybody.

Dana turns toward Dan and JoAnne.

Dana: I am so sorry, you two. JoAnne? I'm not normally like this.

JoAnne: It's quite all right.

Casey takes Dana in his arms.

Casey: It's okay. We still at least have a good dinner.

JoAnne: I got something.

Dan: What do you have?

JoAnne: There are still tickets available for tonight's showing of 'Comedy of Errors.'

Dana laughs.

Dana: That's what kind of night it has been? I am just a fool.

Casey: Jo, let's get the tickets.

JoAnne: Done. We're going to see 'Comedy of Errors.' (to Dan) You might want to call the restaurant. We may have to push back the reservation a half an hour.

Dan: Okay.

Dan and JoAnne start walking down the street. Dan pulls out a piece of paper and his cell phone. He dials a number, referencing the sheet. Dana and Casey walk behind the two. Casey has his arm around Dana, and she has her head pressed up against his arm.

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Inside the control room and during a commercial break, Natalie hangs up the phone.

Jeremy: Something wrong?

Natalie: Nothing.

Jeremy: Okay.

Natalie: Chris?

Chris turns around.

Chris: Yeah?

Natalie: How would you and Melanie like to join me and Michael tomorrow night and see 'The Producers'?

Chris: Really?

Natalie: Yes. Consider it an engagement present.

Chris: I'll give her a call, but I think we'll accept your invitation.

Natalie: Great.

Chris turns back around.

Dave: Thirty seconds back.

Jeremy leans over to Natalie.

Jeremy: How did you get those tickets?

Natalie: A good friend offered them to me.

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Dana walks into her house. Casey follows and closes the door.

Casey: That was a great evening.

Dana: Yeah. I guess so.

Dana takes off her coat and throws it down.

Casey: What's wrong?

Dana: It's just... I wanted to make this night so perfect.

Casey: It was.

Dana: No, it wasn't.

Casey walks up and hugs Dana.

Dana: It was perfect. I'll take any night; I'll take any moment with you. As long as I'm with you, it's perfect.

Dana and Casey hug and share a kiss.

Dana: You're not going to L.A. are you?

Casey: I can't leave Charlie. I can't leave you.

Dana: I know, I just needed to hear you say it.

Casey: It's not that I don't want to go...

Dana: You don't have to explain, I understand.

Casey: Thanks.

Dana breaks the embrace and picks her coat up.

Dana: You realize that this will be this first time we won't be working together?

Casey: I've been working on a book, if you haven't noticed.

Dana: That doesn't count.

Casey: First time not working together? Well, yeah then.

Dana hangs her coat inside a closet.

Dana: I don't think I can do this without you.

Casey: You managed on my nights off. Heck, you've managed over the last four months.

Dana: Not just the show. I don't think I could live 3,000 miles away from you.

Casey: Actually, it's only 2,800 some odd miles...

Dana: It's still too far.

Casey: They have phones in L.A. remember?

Dana: It's not the same.

Casey: I know.

Dana walks over and turns another light on in her living room.

Dana: You're not going to L.A.

Casey: I know.

Casey walks over and holds on to Dana.

Casey: I've never been able to put into words how I feel about you. You're the most incredible person I've ever met. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you encouraging me every step of the way. You have been the one constant in my life all these years, and I would be lost without you. I'll stay in New York with you. I love you.

Dana and Casey share a passionate kiss.