Mad Men

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The African-American woman then turns up, and Pryce The Younger tells "Toni" that he'd like to introduce her to some special guests of his, including his father. Oh, Pryce, if this is the have the girlfriend meet the parents moment, it could use some work in both venue and letting all concerned parties in on the joke. Pryce The Younger conspiratorially tells Toni that he tried to get them seated in her section, but it seems that she's "very popular." He puts a hand on her stomach but withdraws it after a raised eyebrow and a "Mr. Pryce" from Toni, but there's clearly some affection between them, and Don at least sees it. Probably just as well that Pryce The Elder doesn't seem to, because I doubt physical violence is smiled upon here.

Two men show up to Betty's door, and one of them you may recognize as the wonderful Rob Nagle, who played Jen's therapist Dr. Tom Frost back in Season Four of Dawson's Creek. They introduce themselves as special agents from the Department of Defense, and Betty shows them in, but offers that she's sure they'd rather speak with Henry, and he's not home. However, they're there to talk about Don, as he's about to enter into business with the U.S. Government, and as such they need to confirm his application. Rob Nagle assures her that it's a routine check, but Betty's mind has already gone to that box she found in Don's study, and as such unsmilingly grabs her cigarettes and lights up to steady her nerves before the questions begin. Rob Nagle, after ascertaining that Betty and Don were married for eleven years, asks if she'd describe Don as a man of integrity, and Betty neatly sidesteps the intent of the question by pointing out that they divorced. "We obviously had differences." When Rob Nagle asks if Don read any subversive publications or belonged to any clubs worth mentioning, Betty's on firmer ground, but the $64,000 question is inevitable: "Do you have any reason to believe that Mr. Draper isn't who he says he is?" Betty pauses, probably wondering if she can get away with "It depends on who you mean by 'Mr. Draper.'" However, she abandons the idea and settles for a simple no...

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