I.A.L. Diamond

Sugar confides in Joe, who is disguised as a woman, about her self-destructive romantic attraction to untrustworthy saxophone players.

A man, Mr. Kirkeby, tries to rush his mistress, Sylvia, out of an apartment they've borrowed for their rendezvous. Sylvia, however, is in no hurry and wants another drink, leading to a tense exchange about their arrangement and the apartment's owner.

While traveling by train, Gabrielle confronts Holmes about his cynical views on women as published by Dr. Watson. Holmes defends his skepticism by recounting a series of tragic and treacherous romantic encounters, revealing a rare glimpse into his personal history and emotional detachment.

Sugar shares her dreams of marrying a wealthy, gentle millionaire in Florida while Joe, disguised as Josephine, listens and offers support.

Sherlock Holmes reveals his deduction that the legendary Loch Ness Monster is actually a mechanical submersible. He explains the scientific evidence to a skeptical Watson and a concerned Gabrielle, linking the mystery to her missing husband and a shadowy organization.

A powerful mob boss addresses a convention of gangsters, ostensibly discussing his retirement and potential successors. He uses corporate euphemisms to subtly threaten a rival, referencing the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the failure to eliminate witnesses.

Joe poses as a wealthy oil heir to woo Sugar, who pretends to be a sophisticated socialite as they trade increasingly elaborate lies.

A mob boss addresses a convention of gangsters disguised as 'Friends of Italian Opera,' boasting about their massive illegal profits during Prohibition. He frames their criminal activities as a patriotic contribution to the American economy and the preservation of the American home.

A mob boss addresses a convention of gangsters disguised as opera lovers, boasting about their illegal profits and honoring fallen members.

On a stolen yacht, Joe feigns psychological impotence to trick Sugar into trying to 'cure' him through romantic advances.

Bud, a low-level office worker, confronts his superior, Mr. Kirkeby, about overstaying his welcome in the apartment Bud lends out for trysts. Kirkeby manipulates Bud by dangling a potential promotion at the firm to ensure continued access to the flat.

In a crowded elevator, Bud and Fran engage in a lighthearted, flirtatious conversation about colds and hair. The scene takes a slightly darker turn when a male colleague inappropriately touches Fran, revealing her resilience and quick wit.

Bud Baxter calls his boss, Dobisch, to complain about a mix-up with his apartment key, which Dobisch borrowed. Dobisch, preoccupied with his own affairs, casually admits to the mistake while dangling a potential promotion for Bud.

A married executive tries to usher his mistress out of a borrowed apartment as quickly as possible while she playfully teases him about his infidelity. The scene highlights the transactional and cynical nature of their affair against the backdrop of corporate office politics.

Fran meets her former lover and boss, Jeff Sheldrake, at a restaurant after six weeks apart. She attempts to maintain a cynical, guarded exterior regarding their failed affair, while he tries to convince her that he is finally serious about leaving his wife for her.

Dr. Dreyfuss confronts his neighbor Bud about his perceived hard-partying lifestyle and constant stream of visitors. Bud awkwardly attempts to deflect the doctor's medical concerns and jokes about his stamina, hiding the fact that he is actually lending his apartment to his superiors.

On Christmas Eve, Fran confronts her married lover, Sheldrake, about his long history of office affairs. The emotional tension peaks when Sheldrake attempts to end their brief meeting by handing her a hundred-dollar bill as a gift before rushing home to his family.