[♪♪♪]
♪ Here we are, face to face ♪
♪ A couple of silver spoons ♪
♪ Hopin' to find
We're two of a kind ♪
♪ Making a go
Making it grow ♪
♪ Together
We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ Together
Taking the time each day ♪
♪ To learn all about ♪
♪ Those things
You just can't buy ♪
♪ Two silver spoons together ♪
♪ You and I... ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ You and I... ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
Excuse me, Dad, sorry.
Comin' through.
I'm late! I'm late!
Oh-ho!
What's your hurry?
I'm getting married today.
Why is the father
always the last to know?
It's for my consumer
economics class.
Mr. Williams had us take
compatibility tests.
and he's announcing
who got matched with who.
What's that got to do
with economics?
It's a pretend marriage.
We pick careers,
which gives us our income,
then we plan budgets
and stay within them.
Stay within a budget?
That is
a pretend marriage.
We exchange vows
and everything, you know--
Till this course
do us part.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
I'm sure you'll be
very happy together,
whoever she is.
I'm hoping
she's April Keating.
Why, does she have a good
head on her shoulders?
And a body to match, heh.
[CHUCKLES]
I'm in a hurry, Dad.
Yeah, I'll drive you.
A fella shouldn't have to walk
to his own wedding.
♪ Dum dum da dum, dum dum-- ♪
♪ Da dum, dum dum-- ♪
Whoa!
What about breakfast?
None for me, honey. I told
you, I got that meeting.
Yeah, none for me
either, Kate.
Rick,
I asked you this morning
if you liked
your eggs scrambled.
Yes, but I thought
you meant in general.
No, I meant specifically
this morning.
I'm-I'm sorry,
Kate,
but I've gotta run,
heh.
Yeah, he doesn't want to be
late to his wedding.
[SMOOCHES]
I can't believe you ended up
with April Keating.
What's not to believe?
We're a perfect match.
[SMOOCHES AIR]
Well, we'd better hit
the books, Barbara.
This is gonna be fun.
[GIRLS CHUCKLE]
Here, uh...
Why don't you take these?
I guess we better
leave too, honey.
If you ever call me "honey"
again, I'll k*ll you.
Whatever you say, dear.
I love the way she walks
when she's angry.
Heck. I love the way
she walks, period.
[CHUCKLES]
[SIGHS]
[CHUCKLES]
You're sorry you didn't get
paired with April, aren't you?
What, me? No.
Heck, no.
You're lying,
aren't you?
Yeah, heh.
No offense.
Lucky for you,
we're friends.
I'm just glad I didn't get
paired up with Carl Knudsen.
I sat next to him
at lunch today.
Carl's a real quiet guy.
Heh. You've never heard him
eat soup.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Okay, so let's see
where we are.
Well, we add up all
our expenses in that column,
and our income from
two jobs in that one.
I already did that,
and we come out even.
Well, that's great!
With this budget,
our happy home can survive
anything Mr. Williams
throws our way.
[LAUGHS]
Not so fast.
We didn't open
the hazard envelope.
♪ Dum da dum dum ♪
♪ Dum dum ♪
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Rent control overturned.
Landlord raises rent percent.
Oh, no.
Now what'll we do?
One of us doesn't eat.
Which one?
The one with
the biggest mouth.
[LAUGHS]
Let's see this.
I've got another way
of saving money.
What's that?
Eliminate
your makeup allowance.
There's no sense in throwing
good money after bad.
[LAUGHS SARCASTICALLY]
Come here.
Uh-uh! No, heh.
I fell for that the last time.
No, this time is different,
I promise.
Okay, heh.
[CHUCKLES]
Ooh!
Heh, I lied.
You make another cr*ck
like that,
and I'll finish this course
as a widow.
Yeah. Yeah,
I believe you too.
I gotta go.
I'm meeting my boyfriend.
Boyfriend?
You're cheating on
your husband already?
Come here.
Forget it.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Okay. Goodbye.
Kate wants to know
if you're gonna have dinner?
No, I'm meeting Alfonso
at Burgers.
He's meeting Alfonso
at Burgers!
KATE:
Why didn't
he tell me?
Why didn't you tell her?
I was going to,
but then Beth came over,
and we started doing
our homework.
Before I knew it--
He forgot!
Dad, what's this
with Kate?
She spent more time in
the kitchen in the last week
than in the last year.
Son, there's a very good
reason for that.
And when I find out what it is,
I'll let you know.
Wanna sh**t a few baskets
before you take off?
Sure.
Let's do it.
KATE:
You know,
I didn't wanna say this,
but it really
bothers me
when people don't
tell me their plans,
and just leave me
high and dry.
Never mind.
So how's life
with April?
Well, she's conceited,
stuck-up, and self-centered.
Just once I'd like to discuss
how good I look.
How's Barbara?
Does she still follow you around
like a lovesick puppy?
Yeah. A St. Bernard.
I can't take her
any longer.
What'cha gonna do?
I'm gonna ask her
for a divorce.
I'd like to be there
when you do.
I've never seen a St. Bernard
chew up a chihuahua.
See you guys.
See ya.
Hi, Mr. Stratton.
Bye, Mr. Stratton.
Bye, Brad. Bye, Alfonso.
Hi, Rick.
Oh, good.
You're home.
I was afraid you were gonna
be late. I am making lasagna.
Oh, no.
I thought you liked
my lasagna.
Honey,
I love your lasagna,
but Dan Andrews has tickets
to the Knicks game.
I told him
I'd go with him.
Oh.
Well, then I guess
it's just Rick and me.
Well, actually,
it's just you, Kate.
You see, I had dinner
on the way home from school.
Who has dinner
before dinner?
Well, Beth's coming over.
We have to work on
our school project tonight.
[SCOFFS]
You know, I had been
feeling guilty for months
because I'm always
off to meetings
and never having a chance
to eat with you.
Oh, that's okay.
No, it's not okay.
There's no reason why
I can't be a homemaker
and an executive too.
And just once,
I would like to see us all
sit down and have
dinner like a real family.
Just once.
I'm free Sunday.
Me too.
[GASPS]
Then it's agreed?
We all eat together
at the same time-- : sharp?
Um...how about
: ?
I was kinda hoping
for : .
BOTH [IN UNISON]:
Six o'clock.
Good.
Whew.
That was a close one.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Hi.
Hi.
How's
the little woman?
[CHUCKLES]
Okay.
I went ahead and did some
work on our project.
Oh, that's good.
I've been looking for
an apartment,
and I think I found one
we can afford.
It even has indoor plumbing,
ha, ha!
Nice going.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Listen to this:
"One bedroom, full kitchen,
near schools."
That's great,
in case Mr. Williams
throws a couple of kids
our way.
[LAUGHS]
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Beth, don't tell me
"Nothing."
I hate it when
something's wrong,
and people tell me "Nothing."
Now what is it?
Forget it.
I hate "Forget it"
even more.
Come on, we're friends.
You can tell me.
No, I can't.
What is it? Did you
and Bill have a fight?
I said I don't wanna
talk about it anymore.
I knew it.
You did have a fight.
We didn't
have a fight.
Then what is it?
I can't tell you.
Why can't you?
Rick.
I wanna know
why you can't.
Because I'm pregnant.
Well, I guess you
didn't have a fight.
I can't
believe this.
How could something
like this happen?
What I mean is, how could you
let something like this happen?
It wasn't something
we planned.
But how
could you even--
We never planned on
going as far.
You wouldn't understand.
Yes, I would.
Well, every time
we said we wouldn't--
Every time?
[SIGHS]
I knew you
wouldn't understand.
Does Bill know?
Uh-uh.
Shouldn't you
tell him?
No.
He'll just wanna do
something stupid
like quit college
and marry me.
You don't quit school
in your freshman year.
He's gotta do something,
Beth.
Why?
This is my fault, not his.
Your fault?
[SCOFFS]
Where was he
while all this--
Oh, I knew I shouldn't
have told you!
How many people
have you told?
Including you, one.
You haven't told
your parents?
I know, that's
a stupid question.
Are you gonna
keep it?
I don't know.
Are you gonna give it up
for adoption?
I don't know.
Now, will you stop asking
all these questions?
I've got one more.
Are you sure
you're pregnant?
Rick, women know
when they're pregnant.
How late are you?
Two weeks.
Oh.
Is that late?
I don't know. I-I think so.
Well, maybe
you're not pregnant.
Maybe you're getting
upset for nothing.
G-go see
your family doctor.
Are you kidding?
He might tell
my parents.
What about those people who came
to our school last year?
You mean, that clinic?
They could help you.
I'm scared of doctors.
I can't even watch
St. Elsewhere.
I'll go with you.
You'd do that
for me?
Hey, it's the least
a husband can do.
[♪♪♪]
[WHISPERS]
Come on.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Yes?
Uh...
Can I get birth control
information here?
Yes, you can.
Birth control?
What are you doing?
These brochures will answer
most all of your questions.
Thanks.
Mm-hm.
You know,
this is refreshing.
We meet so many young people
in here
who've never even heard of
birth control,
till it's too late.
[WHIRS LOUDLY]
Uh...
What we wanted
to know was--
Excuse me?
I wanted to know if--
What was that?
She wants to know
if she's pregnant!
Oh...
I see.
Well, first, we're going
to need your name.
What do you need
that for?
So we know
what to call her.
But you'll tell
my parents.
No. All information is held
in strictest confidence.
It's Beth.
Beth MacMillan.
Okay.
Good.
Now, the only other thing we're
gonna need is this specimen.
I'll be right back.
Kidding.
Just kidding.
Does he do bedpan jokes too?
[SOBBING QUIETLY]
Are you the father?
Me?
No. I'm just
a friend.
Well, Beth will need to see
the doctor again in a week.
Right.
Also, if Beth
wants to apply
for any type of
financial assistance,
she'll need this.
It's proof
of pregnancy.
Thanks. Thanks a lot.
Mm-hm.
Come on.
Oh, did you check
all the pockets
before taking 'em
to the cleaners?
Just mine. Last time
I checked Rick's,
I found a dead frog.
That was when he was .
He doesn't play in the pond
anymore,
so go ahead and check 'em.
Hey, hey!
So far, so good.
I found cents, heh.
[CHUCKLES]
I'm thinking of
having rice pudding
for this
Sunday night dinner.
Oh, no.
Peach cobbler?
Dear God!
Okay, we'll skip dessert.
It's not that.
This was in
Rick's pocket.
"Pregnant!"
Rick got Beth pregnant?
I can't understand it.
He used to tell me
everything he did.
Well, didn't you have one of
those man-to-man talks?
Well, yes, I did.
Of course, I did.
And I thought I did
a pretty good job of it too.
Maybe I confused him with
all those charts and diagrams.
Excuse me,
I'll be in the kitchen...
until spring.
Rick?
Yeah?
Sit down, son.
Sure.
Why don't you
sit down too?
Good idea.
Rick,
we've always had
an honest, open relationship,
haven't we?
Yeah.
I mean,
if you had a problem,
you could come to me.
And if I had a problem,
I could come to you.
Right.
So what's
your problem, Dad?
No, I don't have
a prob--
Um-- Well, correct that.
I have a problem,
but not as big as yours.
Is this a contest?
[CHUCKLES]
I was getting the clothes
ready for the dry cleaners,
and I found this.
Oh.
So you know
about Beth?
Yeah, I know
about Beth.
We didn't wanna tell
anyone about this.
I bet.
I can't tell you
how shocked I am.
Yeah, well, it kinda
took me by surprise too, heh.
Wait a minute.
Do you think
I'm the father?
You mean, you're not?
Of course I'm not.
Dad, how could you even
think that,
after all those charts
and diagrams you showed me?
Well, I...
[SCOFFS]
Dad, I cannot tell you
how shocked I am.
I misunderstood.
I'm sorry.
Did Beth tell her parents
about this?
No.
Well, I think it'd be
a good idea if she did.
So do I,
but she doesn't want to.
She's gonna go
through this all alone?
Except for me.
Rick, don't you think you're in
a little over your head?
Why, just because
I'm only ,
and I've never been
in this position before,
and I got a C-minus
in Mr. Boswell's
sex education class?
Of course
I'm in over my head, Dad.
[♪♪♪]
What are you
doing here?
Dancing.
You were supposed to meet me
at the doctor's.
I got busy.
Wanna dance?
Beth, you can't pretend
you're not pregnant.
So you don't wanna dance.
Hey, Rick, are you gonna let
your wife carry on like that?
You know what I'm really sick
of, Alfonso? Marriage jokes.
I wish I hadn't taken
that dumb class.
Yeah.
It's a real stupid course.
You get all the problems
of marriage,
and none of the benefits.
Ow!
Excuse me.
Beth, you shouldn't
be dancing like that.
How about like this?
[LAUGHS]
That can't be good
for your baby.
What do you know
about babies, huh?
Nothing, and neither do you,
Beth. That's the problem.
Lighten up!
I can't.
This is too big
for you to handle alone.
And it's gonna get
even bigger.
Look, maybe it's time
to talk to your parents.
Not that again!
Yes, that again.
It's not like you can
keep this a secret forever.
Don't you ever stop?
What do you want me to do?
Just stay home and dry up
for the rest of my life?
You're a drag, Stratton,
so just back off!
Back off!
Hey, son.
Hi, Dad.
Oh, you're home early.
Well, of course.
This is our whole
everybody-get-together
sit-down-at-the-same-table-
for-dinner-for-a-change night,
isn't it?
Yeah.
No poker plans?
Hockey games?
Business calls?
Nope. We're just family.
[SIGHS]
Like June, Ward,
and the Beaver.
How is the Beave?
Seems to be okay.
Beth is coming over
to work on their project.
Mm.
Oh. Almost forgot.
I brought us some wine.
Oh.
Château la margeline
de la Bourgogne.
What does that mean?
Expensive. Heh...
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Hi.
Hi.
How's it going?
Okay.
Look, um, I'm sorry
about yesterday.
I don't wanna talk
about it.
Hey, you-you--
You don't have to.
I'm not kidding.
I don't wanna talk.
I just wanna do homework
and leave.
There's a party
I wanna get to, okay?
Okay. Sure.
[EXHALES]
Mr. Williams gave me our budget
sheet back. We got an A.
Try and control
your excitement.
Mr. Williams gave me
a hazard envelope.
Let's see what he's
throwing at us this time.
"Pregnant"?
Did you tell Mr. Williams?
No.
Then how come we got this?
Relax, will you?
Mr. Williams made half the girls
in the class pregnant.
[SCOFFS]
You know what I mean.
So help me, Rick,
if you squealed...
Beth, I didn't squeal. I keep
my promises. Now calm down.
Let's adjust
the charts
so you can make
your-- Your party.
Chapter covers it.
Come on.
I'll look it up.
Wow.
Look at all this stuff
we have to buy:
a crib, a mattress,
a mattress cover,
blankets, clothes,
furniture...
And look at this--
"Medical expenses, $ ."
It costs bucks
just to have a baby.
No, that's gotta be
wrong.
It's right here.
Plus, you stop working
for six months.
Our income
falls in half.
No, it doesn't.
It really does, Beth...
but we save on tuition
for law school.
You won't be able to go.
I've had enough.
I don't wanna do this anymore.
We have to.
It's due tomorrow.
I don't care!
I don't wanna deal with
stupid budgets
and checking accounts!
I don't wanna deal with
this class!
I don't want these books!
[SOBBING]
And I don't wanna be pregnant!
[SOBBING CONTINUES]
Beth, honey?
Why don't we
go upstairs, huh?
How long have they been
up there, Dad?
Son, when two women
are together in a bathroom,
time stands still.
I guess she had a lot
to tell Kate about.
Edward, Rick.
Um, I'll be taking
Beth home.
She's decided
to tell her parents.
Good for you.
Maybe it won't be
as bad as you think, huh?
I hope you're right.
Rick...
...I'm really sorry for
the way that I treated you.
That's okay.
What are friends for?
Thanks.
Uh,
I'll see you later.
All right, we'll keep
your dinner warm.
That's supposed to be
my line.
What will happen to Beth now?
I don't know.
But at least now she'll have
her parents to help her.
No matter what she decides,
life will never be
the same again, will it?
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
04x16 - Daddy Rick
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Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner and playboy Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard who is now 12 and wanting to live with him.
Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner and playboy Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard who is now 12 and wanting to live with him.