Lotta Delis in Little Armenia

Men. Hello, Walden. Good to see you. I would say, "Good to see you," but, of course, when I see you, it's usually 'cause things aren't good. Well, if things were always good with people, I wouldn't have that condo in Palm Springs. So what's going on? Well, I left the woman that I loved and thought I was gonna marry for another woman who I thought I loved more, and then I lost them both. So tell me about these women. Well, Kate was my ex, but the only reason we broke up in the first place is 'cause she moved to China. Um, she's amazing. She's smart and driven and sexy and beautiful. Then there's Vivian, who's a girl who knocked on my door 'cause she wanted to drink from my hose. Okay, let's table the hose part for now and focus on the fact that you broke up with a woman you loved for a stranger who knocked on your door. I know. Romantic, right? What the hell's wrong with you? Isn't that what I'm paying you to tell me? Well, if I just tell you the answers, I don't get to yell at you. And this has to be fun for me, too. Let me ask you something, Walden. Have you ever been able to have sex and not fall in love? Only with myself. Well, it seems to me you base your own value on who's willing to have sex with you. How do you feel after you sleep with someone? Grateful. Happy. Bashful. Dopey. Basically all the Dwarfs. Did it ever occur to you that these women might also be grateful? No. Well, why not? You're a smart, successful, good-looking guy. There are plenty of women who would love to have sex with you. Are you flirting with me? Walden, now you're attempting to forge an emotional attachment with your gay therapist. Is it working? A little bit. You're extremely pretty. But the point is, you need to break this pattern. How am I supposed to do that? I'm gonna write you a prescription. You need to learn to enjoy sexual relations without concluding that every woman is the one. "Bang everything that moves. " Twice a day, if possible. Mixing with alcohol is fine, just not while driving. Look, if you do this, it's very likely that the next time you fall in love, the emotions that you feel will be authentic and not just projecting on someone because you shared a physical connection. But what if the first woman I have casual sex with turns out to be the one? Wow. When I'm done with you, I'm gonna be able to buy a yacht. Men, men, men, men, manly men, men, men Ah. Men. Men. So, Mr. Mardirosian, if-if you don't mind my asking, uh, how did you hear about my chiropractic business, Adjustments by the Sea? You came into the deli. You asked to pay for your baba ghanoush with free back adjustment. Mm. That doesn't narrow it down. I made that offer in a lotta delis in Little Armenia. Anyway, why don't you, uh, hop up on the table and I'll try to make your back as tender as your kebobs. Oh, my. Guess this explains the hair in my hummus. Whoa. Those are balls. Uh, Alan, can I talk to you for a second? Oh, uh, uh, just, just make yourself comfortable. By the sea. What's going on? Well, I don't know if you've noticed, but I haven't really been working very much lately. You know, now that you mention it, I have noticed that you've been here literally every day for the past three years. My point is I-I'm trying to get my business going again. Ergo, Adjustments by the Sea. That's great. And I'm really proud of you. But why's it happening in my living room? Because you can charge $50 more an hour if it's by the sea. And not above a Quiznos. Okay, this is my house, not a place of business. It's just temporary. I- I just need to build up my clientele so I can rent a new space. I- I promise, you will not know I'm here. I always know you're here. Oh, you are so sweet. This is gonna be a good thing. You'll see. I'll never see anything but those balls again. Of all the places he doesn't have hair. Men. Hey, Berta, can I ask you a personal question? Twice. Once in college and once with a waitress from Howard Johnson's. Oh. No, uh Do you think it's possible to have sex with someone without an emotional attachment? Of course. My rule is, "find 'em, fornicate and forget 'em. " Mine is "love 'em, lose 'em, live the rest of your life with Alan. " I think yours is catchier. Not as catchy as what I got from that waitress from Howard Johnson's. Thank God for penicillin. She should be on TV. Hello. Is this Adjustments by the Sea? Oh. Actually, it's pronounced "Adjustments by the Sea. " Oh, okay. Well I-I have an appointment with Dr. Harper at 2:00. Oh. Uh Sorry D-Dr. Harper isn't here right now. Um You know what, why don't you come and have a seat and I'll see if I can reach him. Okay. Wow. Ooh, this is quite a place. Yes, Dr. Harper has made a tremendous success of his life. He's gone from having nothing to living in a house on the beach. How does he do it? Adjustments by the Sea. Please hold. Your call is important to us. Please stay on the Alan, it's me. You didn't have to yell, you could've just hit zero at any time. You have a client here. Where are you? I'm stuck in traffic. There was an accident. Well, how long till you get here? I don't know. How long does it take the Jaws of Life to pry open a Prius? Just-just keep her busy. How? I'm not a chiropractor. According to the state licensing board, neither am I. I'll be there as soon as I can. Ugh. The one time I actually want him in my house. I'm sorry, he's stuck in traffic. I'm Walden. It's nice to meet you. I'm Tracy. I have to say, the view here is very impressive. Oh, yeah. The beach is beautiful, isn't it? I wasn't talking about the beach. You're not? Oh. You're talking about Thank you. Um So, Walden, are-are you a chiropractor, too? Oh, no. You do not want these hands touching your body. I don't have the proper credentials. I do, however, have a note from a doctor. Is that velour? You are adorable. So, how'd you hurt your back? You know, it might just be easier if I showed you. Easy's always good. That's true. Although some things are better when they're harder. Oh, yeah, like working out. Or what you're talking about. I see how you hurt your back. I hope I didn't hurt yours. Sorry for the scratch marks. Yeah. Listen, um, I hope you don't take this the wrong way Oh. I think taking it the wrong way is what fixed my back. Actually, that was an accident, but it worked out for everyone. Anyway, I I recognize that what we just shared is something very intimate, and it would only be natural for both of us to be experiencing feelings of affection for one another, and perhaps develop a desire to share a meal or a drink or a couple of years together, but is it possible that what might be best is for this to remain a casual encounter? Sure. Really? Yep. 'Cause i-if you want to get a cup of coffee Oh, I got to go pick up my kids from soccer. Thanks, Walden. Aw. What a good mom. Oh, good, Mrs. Butler, I am so sorry I'm late. Oh, don't worry about it. It's fine. Uh, no, no, no, it's not. Uh, we still have a half an hour. Any kinks you need worked out? Oh, trust me, the next time I'm feel kinky, I'll be back. Here you go. Oh. But I-I didn't Oh, don't worry about it. I got to run. Okay, well, c-come again. Oh, I will. Sadly, it's not the first time a woman has paid me not to touch her. Men. Morning. I had sex yesterday. Congratulations. When's the wedding? Oh. No. This was different. If the kind of sex I had was a suit, it would be made of linen, because it was so casual. You? Really? I know. You believe it? We started having sex, and I caught myself trying to make love, and I said, "No, no, no". "This is gonna be meaningless and empty, "like two wild elk rutting on the Siberian tundra. " You know, only male elk rut. And only lesbians who didn't have sex last night point out stupid animal facts. I got it. Hello? Hi. Is this Adjustments by the Sea? Oh, uh, actually, today it's Adjustments by the Closed Patio Door, because a, uh, seagull pooped on my last client. Uh I am Dr. Alan Harper. Uh, do you have an appointment? Uh, I do. But I was hoping I could see your associate, Walden? Oh, no, there, uh, there must be some kind of mistake. Walden doesn't actually work with me. According to my friend Tracy, he worked with her quite well. Um, Tracy? She was here yesterday. For the internal massage. Oh! Oh! Well well, I don't know what went on between the two of them, but this is not that type of business. Okay, I get it. Maybe this will help. Oh, no, I'm not really comfortable, uh, letting you stand out in the cold. Please come in. Um Thank you. Now, um, if I want anything special, should I negotiate with Walden directly? Oh. No. No. No, no, no, no. Uh, uh, uh, Walden Walden considers himself an artist. And as far as he's concerned, you're just two strangers meeting in a chiropractic waiting room. Uh, any mention of money would just upset him. I understand. Yeah. Oh, and, uh, here's a diagram of the human body. If you'd like, you can mark the areas that you'd like him to give special attention to. Oh. Oh, my. Uh, "X" marks the G-spot. Oh, oh, good, Walden, uh, you're here. Um, uh, I need your help. Um, could you keep my client company until I get back? Alan, I'm not here to babysit your clients. I can do it. No. Uh No. No. This is a man's job. I- I'll be right back. Hi. I'm sorry. Uh, Dr. Harper had to take care of something really quick. Is there anything I can offer you? Well, that depends. Can I offer you anything stranger? Well, I do see a couple things I like. So do I. You've got a lovely place here. I can't wait to see every inch of it. That might take a while. Why? Is it big? I've been told that it's quite big. Wait, wait, we're not really talking about the house, are we? No, no, we're not. Oh. Yay! It's big. Would you like a tour? I think that is an excellent idea! Oh, um, by the way, my name's Up, bup, bup, bup, bup. No names. Today we are just two wild elk on the frozen tundra. Ooh, elk. I can do that. Eee-ohh! I don't know what's weirder, that noise or the fact that it turned me on. Men. Men. Hey, sorry about that. Where's my client? How do I say this, exactly? I had sex with your client. What?! I know. And it's not the first one. My therapist prescribed that I have meaningless sex to take care of my codependency issues. Oh, my God! I know. I'm sorry. Well, look, look, obviously, you know, I can't condone this kind of behavior. But, you know, if you if you think it's helping you, I mean, that's really the important thing. It is helping. I feel so free. Do you know what it's like to have sex with a woman who never wants to see you again? Yes. Yes, I do. I appreciate you understanding, but I'm sure that this has taken a toll on your business. I Here. Here's $200. Oh, oh, no, you don't have to do that, Walden. No, no. Take it. No, I'm not taking your money, Walden. I insist. No, no, no. Okay, fine. Thank you. You know, it's hard out here for a pimp When he trying to get this money for the rent For the Cadillacs and gas money spent 'Cause a whole lot of jumping ship You know, it's hard out here for a pimp When he trying to get this money for the rent For the Cadillacs and gas money spent 'Cause a whole lot of jumping ship In my eyes, I done seen some crazy thangs in the street Hey. Think I have another one for you. I don't know, I think I'm over the whole one-night stand thing. Come on. You said you wanted to get into the casual sex game. I got you into the game. Now you're telling me you're tired? The game doesn't work like that. Even if I wanted to, I'm not sure that I could. My penis looks like one of those dried-out 7-Eleven hot dogs. Look, I'm not gonna twist your arm or break a finger or anything. Bottom line, I just want you to be happy, baby. Okay, what-what is the matter with you? Why are you massaging me and calling me "baby" and dressed like a gay cheetah? Don't hate the cheetah. Hate the game. Okay, you know what? I'm gonna go talk to this woman. Mostly 'cause I don't want to talk to you anymore. Attaboy. Oh, oh, hang on a second. Um okay, uh Okay. Now go have fun. Men. Oh my God. That was fantastic. Your partner was right you're the best. Partner? What are you talking about? The weird little guy downstairs. Oh, that He's not my partner. Oh. Gotcha. Anyway, uh, don't share this with your "not partner. " Wink, wink. What's this? Oh, just a little tip. For the big one you gave me. Y- You don't have to give me a tip. Yeah, right. Like I didn't have to pay the guy downstairs for the "Walden Package. " You you paid him? It was worth every penny. Alan! Oh, by the way, I think you might be the one. Alan! I'm your whore? Your whore?! Oh. What? No! I mean, "whore" is such an ugly word for such a pretty man. How could you! You knew I was using desperate, horny housewives for meaningless sex to improve myself, and you had to go and turn it into something ugly! I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It just sort of happened by accident. It was a one-time thing, and then you turned into the goose that laid the golden eggs, and then into the goose that laid whatever the hell I told it to. This is a new low, even for you. Oh, big words coming from someone having sex for money. Alan Yeah? Run. Ow! My pimp hand! Men. Men. Hello? Hi. Is this Adjustments by the Sea? Yeah. But, uh, actually, we're closed. Oh, that's such a shame. 'Cause I was really hoping to see Walden. Oh, I'm Walden. Please come in. Hey um, just to be clear, the way this works is that I pay you money and in return you have sex with me? Yes. By the sea! All righty, then, I have heard all I need to hear. Okay. Are you ready to start? Oh, yes. But first, you have the right to remain silent. And you have the right to make as much noise as you want. Anything you say can and will be held against you. I'd like to hold those against me. Oh. Oh, kinky. Okay. You're being arrested. Yes, I am by your captivating gaze. Oh, wait, I'm-I'm really being arrested? Yeah. Oh, oh, God, no, no, we-we can work this out. I- I have money. Walden, Walden, help me. Walden! Okay, wait, j- just to be clear, we're not having sex, right? When are you gonna tell him that was my acting coach? Probably after the cavity search. By the sea!