(Rolls from "Into the Fire."  After breaking up with their significant 
others, Chris and Rita decide to pursue a romantic relationship (but that 
is a different episode).  The have been together for two weeks, but they 
have kept their relationship a secret from everyone.)

Scene 1:	(Harry and Fran’s house)

(Chris and Rita approach the front door.)

Chris:	Rita, I can’t believe you accepted this dinner invitation. Aren’t 
	there better things we could have thought of to do tonight? In 
	fact, I can think of several...
Rita:	You have a dirty mind, Christopher. Besides, she’s been begging me 
	for months. What’d you want me to do, say no?
Chris:	Works for me!
Rita:	You know, sooner or later we’re going to have to go inside.
Chris:	Well let’s make it later (moves towards Rita).

(At this point, porch lights go on, and footsteps are heard.)

Fran:	(Opens door as Chris and Rita jump apart) Chris! Rita! I thought I 
	heard voices! What were you two doing out here?
Chris:	Well, you see, we were looking for...(searching for a response.)
Rita:	My glasses!
Chris:	Her contact lens.
Fran:	(Looking confused) Well, which one?
Rita:	No wonder you couldn’t find my glasses, Chris, You were looking 
	for contacts.
Chris:	(Trying to laugh it off) Well, yeah, um... Let’s go inside!

(They enter the house)

Fran:	Rita you look wonderful tonight!
Rita:	Well thank you!
Fran:	Doesn’t she Chris?
Chris:	Yes she does!
Fran:	I might have to keep an eye on you with Harry tonight.  He has a 
	way of attracting all the pretty girls.  (Rita & Chris try not to 
	laugh) Did I ever tell you about the time that Cher came onto him?
C & R:	YES!
Harry:	(Yelling from upstairs) Frannie, I’m sick of these herbs! They’re 
	making me feverish!
Fran:	(To Chris & Rita) This new herbal therapy is supposed to do 
	wonders for his sinuses, but he’s such a baby about it! 
	Excuse me for a moment. (She goes upstairs and bickering is heard.)
Chris:	Well, Rita, I hope you will be on your best behavior tonight. 
	Try not to play footsie with the Cap at dinner, OK?
Rita:	Oh, shut up!

(They take this opportunity to go into the dining room.  Just as the are 
kissing, Harry & Fran come in.)
             
Chris:	(Breaking away from Rita) Cap, nice to see you!
Harry:	Yeah, yeah, Let’s eat.
Fran:	You’ll have to excuse Harry. I think the herbs are making him 
	cranky!
Chris:	(Ready to make a comment, thinks better, and stays quiet.)

(Dinner proceeds. The meal consists of very bland, "hospital-like" food. 
Chris and Rita eye each other all through dinner. Harry & Fran go to the 
Kitchen to get dessert.)

Chris:	Rita, I can’t take this anymore! I think we’ve entered Herb Hell!
Rita:	Be patient, Christopher, we’ll be out of here soon.
Chris:	Soon? Didn’t you hear the after-dinner plans?  Slides of their 
	trip to Cancun? That’s where I draw the line. Those two in 
	bathing suits? I’ll never be able to get that picture out of my 
	mind!

(Rita laughs)

(Harry runs through the dining room and upstairs)

Fran:	(Running after him) I think it’s an herb overdose. But stay calm! 
	We’ll be back!
Chris:	well, they’re going to be a while...

(They take advantage of this moment alone to sneak in a kiss.)
             
Fran:	(Runs back in, catching them.) Oh, did I interrupt something?
Rita:	(Uncomfortably) Oh, no. I was just helping Chris get an eyelash 
	out of his eye.
Fran:	Rita, sweetie, don’t kid a kidder. No need to explain.  I’d have 
	to be blind not to notice the looks you two have been giving each 
	other all night. I’m surprised you lasted this long. When Harry 
	and I first fell in love, we couldn’t keep our hands off each 
	other...
Chris:	Yeah, well, then you’d understand if we were to leave...
Rita:	Chris!
Fran:	No, don’t apologize. Go right ahead you two lovebirds.  And don’t 
	worry, I won’t tell Harry a thing. I can keep a secret!

(Chris and Rita say their goodbyes and run out.)

Chris:	OK, I give her exactly ten seconds before she spills the beans!
Rita:	Really? I’d only give her Five!

(Close with still on Chris and Rita running to the car.)


				THE END