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Exactly. Randal had absolutely nothing to lose and his stock would only have gone up by making a kind gesture.

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Exactly. Randal had absolutely nothing to lose and his stock would only have gone up by making a kind gesture.

Sure, he had plenty to lose. Let's face it, they're competing for a not so fantastic job with (what can be) huge benefits. One of those benefits is time with Trump. Had he convinced Trump (in three seconds or less) to hire her, he would have undercut the amount of time he'd get to spend with Trump, because he would spend some of that time with her.

Another benefit is fame. Had he shared the prize, that is exactly how it would have been written in the trades.. They would have been both declared winner by the press. That would have diminished his accomplishment, and further, reduced the number of future opportunities he'd have. Former Apprentices regularly make return appearances, stand in for Trump at various events, as well as their own publicity tour. That would have been shared.

And finally, his stock going up? I don't see it. Trump didn't get where he is today by saying to cities, "Hey, that other company is almost as good as I am, why don't you have us both do the project." Trump, according to the trades, was less than pleased that Martha ran at the same time, he felt it diminished his show.

I think that Randal made the right decision, and if there isn't a bidding war over Rebecca, I'd be shocked.