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Nash & Claudia [2006, July-Dec]

Claudia: I couldn't sleep, so I was just doing my favorite online hobby. Online shopping.
[Nash sees that she's on a website about DID]
Nash: A new personality?
Claudia: Funny.

Nash: Tess and Brennan and I are going to be a family -- the three of us.
Claudia: Right. And you'll let Antonio baby-sit --
Nash: Oh, "An-phonio" can go to hell.

Nash: The only reason I'm here with you is so that you can help me to do what I need to do, to get Tess and my baby back.
Claudia: Right, that's why you need me. And I need you why, exactly?
Nash: Because you've made mistakes, too. You've used people. You've misled people. And I'm giving you a chance to do something good for somebody else for once.
Claudia: Oh, yes, good karma. So, you get the vineyard, the love, cash, and I get closer to God.

Claudia: How badly do you want my father out of your life?
Nash: Claudia, stop playing games. Come on, who am I going to have to sleep with to get you to do this?
Claudia: Me.

Claudia: I need a drink. That can’t have been the only bottle. Where is the booze in this place?
Nash: I don’t have any more booze.
Claudia: Bull. It’s an old winery.

Nash: Claudia, I'm not giving you a drink.
Claudia: Why not? Seems like a reasonable thing to do after you just clubbed your father to death.

Claudia: Daddy’s dead because of me. And all I wanted was a little relief. One lousy shot. But you just couldn’t give it to me.
Nash: Claudia, there’s no such thing as one shot with you.

[Nash has just told the detective that he, not Claudia, killed Mr. Reston]
Claudia: Why did you lie to him?
Nash: I didn’t lie to him, I told him what really happened. I just -- recast the roles.

Claudia: You came back.
Nash: No one to go home to.
Claudia: Still, plenty of bars. You choose the one where I work. Makes a girl wonder.

Claudia: (to Nash) I don’t have a father anymore. I don’t have you. And I can’t even drink, thanks to you. I can’t even drown my sorrows. God.

Nash: Claudia? I need your help.
Claudia: I don’t like being used, Nash.
Nash: Don’t think of it that way. Think of it more as helping out a friend -- you know, like I did, keeping that secret about how your daddy died.
Claudia: Here I thought you did that out of the goodness of your heart.

Claudia: Let’s face it, Nash -- it served your purpose to have my father die.
Nash: Oh, for God’s sakes.
Claudia: If you think I'm going to hand my money over to you, you're a jerk.
Nash: Well, there’s nothing new there, is there?
Claudia: Oh. So, the old Nash has come out to play -- the one who would lie, cheat, or extort to get what he wants?

Claudia: What’s wrong?
Nash: What’s wrong? Somehow Antonio used his "psychic abilities" to find Jessica and me and our baby in New York City.
Claudia: I don’t know how he found you.
Nash: Oh, cut the crap. Who else besides you knew that’s where we were?
Claudia: Um -- Bruce?
Nash: Bruce did not tell him where we were.
Claudia: Well, I didn’t tell him where you were, either. Wasn’t Antonio a cop or a detective or something?
Nash: Yeah, and you're a bitch.

Claudia: Nash, think about it. I distracted Antonio so you could run off with Jessica. I didn’t have to do that.
Nash: What do you want, a medal?

Claudia: I tried to help you, but it didn’t work out the way you wanted and now you're wallowing in self-pity. Take it from an expert -- that is a road full of potholes.
Nash: There’s no self-pity. It’s disappointment.
Claudia: Well, welcome to the disappointment clubhouse.

Claudia: (to Antonio about Nash) I've learned how to handle his little temper tantrums.

[Claudia is surprised to see Nash at the hospital gala]
Claudia: I didn’t expect you to come. Huh.
Nash: Huh.
Claudia: Not unless Jessica/Tess was here.

[Claudia wants to go back into business with Nash]
Claudia: Hmm. It would be strictly business. We'd be partners.
Nash: Well, thanks, but no thanks. I'd always feel that there were strings attached.

Claudia: I'm trying to convince myself that everything that happened wasn’t for nothing.
Nash: Well, stop it. God, how many times do I got to tell you that --
Claudia: If you tell me your heart belongs to Tess one more me, I will scream so loud, they will shut this place down.

[Claudia is watching Nash drink at Capricorn]
Claudia: I know you don't think I'm capable of telling the truth.
Nash: That's right.
Claudia: But can you believe me when I tell you I hate to see you like this?
Nash: Oh, of all the gin joints in all the world, I had to walk into hers.
Claudia: You need to talk to somebody, and you don't really have any other friends in town.
Nash: That is true.

Nash: I just spent the afternoon watching Tess disappear.
Claudia: What?
Nash: Yeah. They kind of put Jessica and Tess together. The shrink term is "integration."
Claudia: You watched that?
Nash: Oh, yeah -- me, Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Davidson, Antonio. We all had ringside tickets.
Claudia: What was it like?
Nash: Great show, no popcorn.

Claudia: A drink sounds so good right now.
Nash: Mm-hmm. Aren't you supposed to avoid people, places, and things that would make you want to drink?
Claudia: Yeah.
Nash: So what are you doing working here?
Claudia: I wanted to perform in front of people, and most of those jobs are at bars. I just have to accept the fact that other people can try and numb their pain with alcohol without ruining their lives.
Nash: You can't ruin what's already rotten.

Claudia: I'm starving. Want to get something to eat?
Nash: Uh-uh. Food would take up valuable space I have specifically put aside for alcohol.
Claudia: Look, I know we have a long history and some of it bad.
Nash: Look, you don't like seeing me drink?
Claudia: Not really.

[Nash points out that buying a new vineyard would be expensive]
Nash: It's about five times more than I was expecting to pay. It's out of my budget.
Claudia: Well, it's in mine.
Nash: No way. You are not going to buy this for me, Claudia.
Claudia: Would you just hear me out?
Nash: I did just hear you out. I just showed you the specs on a vineyard that I can't afford. Without even batting an eyelash, you offered to buy it for me, which is a bad idea on more levels than I can count.

Claudia: Not smart, Nash. Getting drunk's the last thing you need.
Nash: No, getting a lecture from Claudia Reston on drinking is the last thing I need.

Claudia: Nash, you need a friend.
Nash: I've got a friend.
Claudia: Yeah?
Nash: Yeah.
Claudia: Who? Someone you can confide in, who's there for you when times get tough?
Nash: Now, I thought I told you to go away.

[Claudia is once again watching Nash get drunk over the fact that he misses Tess]
Claudia: I hate watching you like this.
Nash: You don't want to watch me like this, you can close your eyes, or you can -- hey, leave.
Claudia: Are you trying to self-destruct?
Nash: Kaboom.

Nash: Are you suggesting that you can help me forget about Tess?
Claudia: I see where you're going, you big-headed jerk. Maybe I have something to offer other than hopping in the sack with you.
Nash: Sorry.
Claudia: You know, I did learn a few things in the program, like instead of having scotch, have water.
Nash: Hmm.
Claudia: Excercise, take a walk, talk to a friend. And, like it or not, I seem to be the only friend you have in this town.

[Claudia and Nash are out walking]
Claudia: What a beautiful night. (to Nash) Stop.
Nash: What?
Claudia: Take a deep, cleansing breath. Mmm.
Nash: What, is this some kind of rehab thing?
Claudia: Maybe.
Nash: You almost made me spill my coffee.
Claudia: I'm sorry.
Nash: No, you're not.
Claudia: Okay, maybe not.

Claudia: Hey, you know what this night reminds me of?
Nash: What?
Claudia: The first night we met, remember? That wine bar on the Upper East Side?
Nash: Of course I do.
Claudia: Huh. I was there with some friends when I heard this ass send back his wine because it was "immature." Nash: Maybe I was a little immature.
Claudia: Hmm. I didn't think so.

Claudia: When I was using, I never looked up. I never saw the stars. Half the time, I was just trying not to fall down. And the other half, I was looking for a drink or whatever. And then the other half, I was looking for you or thinking about you.
Nash: That's three halves.
Claudia: I know. That pretty much sums up my life excess across the board.

Nash: Now, you're all about moderation?
Claudia: It's one of the hazards of the 12-step program. You know, you're addicted to self-help.
Nash: I don't think you got that one -- self-help addiction. I mean --
Claudia: What? Hey, you better watch it, buster. I did you a solid tonight.

Nash: I put you into rehab last time.
Claudia: No, you didn't -- you didn't pour the liquor and the pills down my throat.
Nash: Maybe not, but I was the reason you ended up there, and I'm sorry. I haven't said that lately.
Claudia: It's -- it's not something a person forgets.
Nash: Well, you're not going back there.
Claudia: Hmm. That's not up to you.
Nash: Well, maybe not. But I am not going to drive you to it. My conscience couldn't handle that.
Claudia: Thanks.
Nash: Oh, no, don't thank me. It's merely selfish. I got enough bad karma following me around here.

Claudia: Don't be so hard on yourself, Nash. The fine citizens of Llanview will be happy enough to do that for you.
Nash: It is a weird place, isn't it?
Claudia: Yeah. We're not really in the club. But I'm not leaving.
Nash: Well, neither am I.
Claudia: Good.

Nash: Thank you for looking out for me tonight.
Claudia: Thank you for caring enough about me that you wouldn't let me take that drink. Hey, maybe we can't be business partners, but we can be friends.
Nash: Maybe.

[Claudia looks up at the night sky]
Claudia: I have never seen so many stars. How many wishes do you think are up there?
Nash: Wishing on stars is a waste of time.

[Claudia is freaked out about the idea of Vincent Jones investing in Nasy's vineyard]
Claudia: (about Vincent) The guy is trouble, Nash. He's got a bodyguard.
Nash: Your daddy had a pack!
Claudia: Why won't you take my money? At least you can trust me.
Nash: Since when?

[Nash and Claudia are dancing at Rodi's]
Nash: Whoo-hoo! We are good. You know what? I think we should challenge Antonio and Jessica to a dance-off. You know, just like that TV show.
Claudia: How drunk are you?
Nash: Oh -- not nearly drunk enough.

Nash: You know, I thought that I would have wanted more Tess in Jess. But it is like seeing Tess with Antonio. And that sucks.
Claudia: It's got to be impossible. Like -- like seeing something you're dying for and aren't allowed to touch. What's so funny?
Nash: What? Me. Myself. I am a sad case. And I know that I am a sad case. And when you know that you're a sad case, you're truly in trouble.

[Nash is drunk]
Claudia: I am not letting you behind the wheel of a lethal weapon.
Nash: What happened to "party on," huh?
Claudia: Fun is one thing, insanity is something else.
Nash: I'll walk.
Claudia: Like you even could.

[Claudia is making out with a drunk Nash]
Claudia: Nash?
Nash: Mm-hmm?
Claudia: If we're going to have passionate, mind-blowing sex, I need you to have it with me and not Schizo Girl [Tess].
Nash: Schizo Girl is gone.
Claudia: Yeah, I know that. The world knows that. But do you know that?

Nash: This is crazy.
Claudia: Yeah, so is falling in love with a woman who doesn't exist.
Nash: Tess is gone. What do you want me to say?
Claudia: That she's gone from your heart.
Nash: Can't. Sorry.

[Waking up in bed and realizing he has just slept with Claudia]
Nash: Oh, God. What the hell have I done?

Claudia: (about Jessica) I'm sure she'd be thrilled to know you moved on.
Nash: Who said I've moved on, huh?
Claudia: It's a step.
Nash: It's a step? First we're friends, now we're taking steps?

Claudia: There's life after Tess.
Nash: "There's life after Tess."
Claudia: She's gone. Wouldn't she want you to move on with your life?
Nash: No. No, she -- she would want me to build a shrine to her and spray my entire body with anti-woman spray.

Claudia: Well, I want you to be happy, even if it's not with me. Because you're not the only one who needs to move on with their life.
Nash: I want that for you, too, Claudia. And I am beginning to believe that maybe we can be friends.
Claudia: We already are.

Nash: Claudia, you deserve better. You deserve love. Real love. I can't give that to you. You deserve more than than just a night of really good casual sex.
Claudia: So do you.

Claudia: Anyway, wouldn't it be better for everyone involved if Jessica and I could get along?
Nash: Because I don't think there's a prayer of that ever happening, is there?

[After Jessica punches Claudia]
Claudia: Got any ice? My jaw hurts like hell.
Nash: It's in the freezer.
Claudia: Along with your heart, perhaps?

Nash: I drank too much, I slept in, I woke up with a hangover so that when Antonio turned up for my scheduled visit with Brennan, he thought -- he was right. I was too messed up to take care of her, so he left with her.
Claudia: And here you are drinking again. Nothing like learning from your mistakes.
Nash: Please don't beat up on me.
Claudia: You deserve it. What are you thinking, Nash? Are you trying to lose your daughter altogether?

Claudia: We could go to Santa Barbara, check out the wineries, do a whole "sideways" thing.
Nash: Now, why would you want to put yourself through that, huh?
Claudia: Uh, without the tasting, for me anyway.

Claudia: You are not seriously thinking about being in Antonio and Jessica's wedding?
Nash: Already had my tux fitted.
Claudia: Oh, well, that's a signed-in-blood commitment.

Claudia: (to Nash) Do you get off on this wallowing?

Nash: I am not in love with Jessica.
Claudia: Just one of her incarnations.

Nash: It wasn't even my idea to go to the wedding. It was Antonio's. I -- I didn't even want to go at first.
Claudia: Then why are you?
Nash: You know why.
Claudia: For Bree?
Nash: Brennan.
Claudia: Who doesn't know the difference between her foot and a chew toy.
Nash: Chew toys are for pets.
Claudia: Whatever.

Nash: I'm trying to do the right thing for the first time in a long time.
Claudia: You can try, but you're a bad boy, Nash. You can't help yourself.

Jessica: I don't need to hear it from you about my wedding or my condition because it's really none of your business.
Claudia: Yeah, it is, kind of, when I see you jerking Nash around.

[Claudia informs Antonio and Cristian that Nash took out a loan from Vincent Jones]
Cristian: Does he know what Vincent does to people that don't pay him back?
Claudia: Maybe someone should tell him. Maybe then he'd think about doing business with me. Well, at least I wouldn't break his legs if he missed a payment.
[Claudia leaves]
Cristian: (to Antonio) Maybe she wouldn't break his legs, but I'm betting you she'll find other ways to make him pay.

Claudia: Oh, it looks like you got your hands full.
Nash: Yeah. Who knew you needed six arms to take care of her? I have no idea how Jessica does this.
Claudia: (with a touch of sarcasm) Oh, yeah. Jessica deserves a medal.

Claudia: Lucky you, Antonio. You get to go away with the woman you love while I'm stuck here in love with a man who's in love someone else, someone who doesn't exist. Good times.

Roxy: Don't go fall in love with someone like that chick that you've been hanging out with, Miss Psycho-Blondie.
Nash: Claudia?
Roxy: Yeah, because she's trouble. Big trouble, with a capital B and a capital T.

Cristian: Well, there's -- there's Claudia. She's into you.
Nash: Hmm. Claudia's a little high maintenance? All right?
Cristian: Tell me what woman isn't.

Nash: Whoo-hoo! You put one on again last night, didn't you? Hmm?
Claudia: Back off, Nash. Don't judge me.
Nash: No, I'm sorry. It's just that you're hung-over, and last time I checked, that wasn't the 12th step.
Claudia: You comfy up there on the moral high ground?

[Nash has arrived at Jessica's house for his scheduled visit with Brennan]
Claudia: (to Nash) Doesn't it bother you to come here with your hat in your hand and say, "Thank you for letting me see my own daughter"?

Claudia: The Nash I used to know would do whatever it takes to win, to bring Tess out and live in this big house with her.
Nash: Yeah, except that Tess is gone and I am reminded of that fact every single time I see Jessica.

[Jessica accuses Claudia of being after Nash]
Claudia: Let me lay it out for you. When I want something or someone, games aren't necessary. And as for Nash's broken heart -- it's not you he wants, but the dormant chick inside of you. So get over yourself. Oh. You want to talk about games? How about I tell your new husband that you're in my face because you want to keep Nash on a string in case things don't work out?

[Nash is carrying a ton of packages for Brennan]
Claudia: Aw. For me? You shouldn't have.
Nash: And I didn't.

Jessica: I somehow concluded that there weren't nearly enough presents under the tree for Jamie and Bree.
Claudia: Hmm. Well, why shouldn't she get twice as many presents? I mean, she just has two daddies and two mommies, right?
[Jessica and Nash stare at her]
Claudia: (innocently) Did I say something wrong?

Nash: I'm sorry. I should've realized that this was your first Christmas without your dad.
Claudia: I -- I know he was crazy, but he was all I had.
Nash: Well, keep up like this and he's all you'll ever have.
Claudia: Huh. I know. I -- god. I'm sorry. I should just go to a meeting and take it out on a bunch of strangers.
Nash: Hmm. Here's a better idea -- how about you don't take it out on anybody and just be happy?
Claudia: Whoa.
Nash: Hmm. Something to think about.

Claudia: Hot cider -- mulled, unspiked.
Nash: Whoopee.
Claudia: Welcome to my world. Wait, wait -- what should we drink to?
Nash: Better times.
Claudia: To better times. Hmm. I don't know about you, but a couple of pulls off this and I'm suddenly filled with Christmas spirit.

[Claudia is drunk]
Nash: Why would you do this, Claudia? Why would you go back to the bottle? You were doing great.
Claudia: Who says I was doing great? My life sucks. I'm stuck in this town with no friends, no you, and -- but where else am I going to go? I mean, I have no friends anywhere, and still no you.
Nash: I thought you understood.
Claudia: I lied. I can never get over losing you to Jessica.
Nash: Tess.
Claudia: Oh, Tess. Jess/Tess, Tess/Jess -- I don't know what I'm saying, I'm so wasted. Hmm.

Claudia: Thanks for taking over for me.
Nash: No problem.
Claudia: Next year, I hope you get everything you want this year. I mean that.
Nash: Thank you.