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June 20, 2002
Jax: Yeah, this is a company that should never have gone public. They're weak and their stock is overvalued. It's ready to take a tumble.
Skye: Well, you're looking distinctly predatory.
Jax: That's right. Mere Industries will soon be mine.
Skye: The thrill of the conquest.
Jax: Yeah, that's right.
Skye: Just don't ever expect to conquer me.
Jax: Oh, I wouldn't dream of it.
Skye: Wouldn't you?
Jax: No, I like strength in a woman. However, in a company, I look for vulnerable spots. I work out a takeover strategy and then strike when they least expect it. All the steps come together in a perfectly orchestrated seduction.
 Skye: You make it sound like a love affair.
Jax: When I buy this company in six months, you and I are going to celebrate.
Skye: Will we?
Jax: Yeah. I'll take you anywhere in the world you want to go.
Skye: What makes you so sure I'm going to be around in six months?
Jax: You're not going anywhere, are you?
Skye: Well, I'm not planning on it. At least not today.
Jax: Because I thought you'd want to be around when I move in on ELQ. You know, thrill of the chase and all that.
Skye: Well, does sound appealing.
Jax: But?
 Skye: But I'm not really one to make long-term plans. You know, things have a way of changing so unexpectedly, so I think it's best not to really make plans at all.
Jax: Yeah, I know what you mean. I mean, corporate takeovers are pretty much the only part of my life that resemble any structure.
Skye: Hmm.
Jax: Everything else I just take day to day.
Skye: That's probably why we get along so well.
Jax: Right. No strings.
Skye: We both know nothing's permanent.
[Skye leaves the room and Jax appears upset by their conversation, phone rings]
Jax: This is Jasper Jacks.
Woman: Mr. Jacks? It's Celine at la Lune Bijouterie.
Jax: Yes?
Celine: You described to me in detail the necklace you're looking to buy for your lady friend.
Jax: Did you find it?
Celine: I've located exactly what you want.
Jax: Perfect. Don't take your eyes off it. I will fly in and pick it up myself.
 Jax: What would I do without you, Celine? Thanks. Yeah, yeah, I'll schedule my flight as soon as possible.
Celine: I'll be waiting.
Jax: Great. I'll see you soon.
Skye: Flying somewhere?
Jax: Yeah. I have to fly to...to Sydney, Australia.
Skye: Sydney? Oh, must be an emergency.
Jax: Yeah, it is. One of my, one of my factories caught on fire, and I got to go and see what's up, so...
Skye: Oh, my. I guess you have some damage control to do.
Jax: Yeah, right.
Skye: Well, it looks like today's your lucky day.
Jax: How's that?
Skye: Well, as it turns out, I don't have anything scheduled for the next few days, and all you have to look forward to for the next few days are some very boring business meetings. So how about I come along and keep you from getting too bored, hmm?
Jax: Well, I appreciate the offer...
Skye: Oh, come on. We can go to the Sydney Opera House and sail in the harbor, go watch some kangaroos jump around or whatever it is you Aussies do for fun.
Jax: Yeah.
Skye: Throw in some four-star meals for me and I will be more than happy.
Jax: Skye, I would love to, but I can't. Basically, I'm meeting the board of directors at the site and it's going to be business all day.
Skye: Oh. Oh, yeah, I see.
Jax: Yeah.
Skye: Well, you know, it's actually a huge relief.
Jax: It is?
Skye: Yeah. I, I really do detest long flights, and, come on, the Australian cuisine isn't exactly world-famous. You know what I'm saying?
Jax: No. Well, you know, nothing beats those hush puppies that we had in Louisiana.
Skye: Oh. There you go.
Jax: All right. Well, I'd better go pack.
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[Later]
 Skye: Oh, hold on. [She messes with his jacket] Now, you call me as soon as you get there, all right?
Jax: Ok. As soon as I get a chance.
Skye: Oh, no rush. I just, I do worry about you traveling halfway around the world in that, that tiny, little jet, that's all.
Jax: Don't worry. I've done it plenty of times.
Skye: Still, be careful.
Jax: I'll be thinking of you.
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