-♪ Baby ♪
-♪ High with a little
help from my friends ♪
-♪ Said I'm gonna make
it with my friends ♪
-♪ Try with a little
help from my friends ♪
-♪ Oh, oh, I'm gonna
keep on tryin' ♪
-♪ Get by with a little
help from my friends ♪
-♪ I'm gonna keep
on tryin', now, babe ♪
-♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪
-Those parts were
supposed to be here today.
Today is today!
Tomorrow is not today!
-My father worked at
norcom over half his life.
-Uh-huh. Uh-huh.
Well, ferguson's gonna
blow his top over this.
-And eventually, he rose to
the ranks of middle management...
-Yeah, fine. Fine.
- Where every day was filled
With crises,
challenges, and rolaids.
Yep, through the years,
My father had given
a lot to norcom,
And now he had given them...
-That's it. That's great.
You guys are doing good.
- Wayne.
-That goes over to "c," right?
-My brother had been
employed in the mail room
For about six months.
Don't ask me how.
-Nice shades, man.
-And if his work ethic
didn't exactly match dad's,
At least he was trying
to find a niche for himself,
Make new acquaintances.
-You know, you look
really hot today.
-If you don't stop bugging me,
I'm gonna have to report you.
-I'm sorry. I-i'm really sorry.
Is there anything I can
do to make it up to you?
-Just don't be late tonight.
I'll pick you up at 7:00?
7:00 Is good.
-Bonnie douglas.
She was 23, funny, smart,
and... Oh, yeah - divorced.
-Very good.
-It was no wonder
wayne felt the way he did.
Whatever dad
felt about all this,
He was keeping it to himself.
After all, like all
the arnold men,
He had a lot of
things on his mind.
-Winnie!
Winnie!
I guess she didn't see me.
-I think she saw you.
-And that was the problem.
Winnie cooper was
treating me like I didn't exist.
-I don't get it.
I mean, what did I do, anyway?
-Well, let's see.
Offhand, I'd say you
embarrassed her,
Ruined her reputation, and
lied about your relationship.
But other than that,
I'd say you were a
perfect gentleman.
-Never mind the
details. It was true.
Winnie and I were on the outs.
- Winnie!
Winnie!
-What I had to do now
Was figure out a
way to get her back.
-Hi.
How you doing?
-Okay.
-So, uh...
Looks like you're
playing field hockey.
-Winnie!
-I got to go.
-Sure.
-And there you had it.
After 16 years of sharing
everything together,
Overnight we'd
become like... Strangers.
-So, how'd it go?
-Just perfect.
-Yeah, it looked like
wedding bells to me.
-Yeah. It's a great movie.
I mean, it's funny,
it's romantic.
-For wayne, however,
things were different.
-I didn't think he was gonna go.
I mean, it was a french
movie and everything.
-No. Hey, I love french movies.
I mean, they're so... French.
-You obviously had to
share in his happiness.
After all, it wasn't every day
that your brother brought home
His previously married,
Five-years-older-than-him
girlfriend.
-Would you like
some more meatloaf?
-Oh, thank you.
This is really great.
I'm so glad we finally
got a chance to meet you.
-Well, me too.
I'm sorry I was late.
I just moved into
a new apartment,
And I haven't really
unpacked everything yet.
-Oh, you should
see it. It's a mess.
I'll help you unpack tonight.
- Okay.
-Something told us that
this was a deeper relationship
Than wayne had
ever been involved in.
-You know, dad, I was thinking.
We can lend bonnie that
portable dishwasher in the garage.
Hmm?
-Sure.
No problem.
-Still, chitchat aside...
-So...
How long have you been divorced?
- Seemed there were
greater issues at stake here.
-Since last christmas.
-You probably don't
want to talk about it?
-Oh, no, no. I don't mind.
We were naive, right
out of high school, and...
We didn't realize how
serious and important
A commitment marriage is.
-I'm not sure if bonnie realized
The significance
of her statement,
But she came through
with flying colors.
-Do you know? I forgot
to put out the salad.
It was norma arnold's
Carrot-and-raisin-salad
seal of approval.
-I also don't think he
was ready to handle david.
-David?
-Who's david?
-He's my... My son.
-I-i didn't mention him?
-No.
-Unh-unh.
-Oh.
-Well!
How old is he?
-Six months.
-What about that salad, mom?
-What salad?
- Watch it, will ya?
- I got it!
-Do you think she's
all right in there?
-Yeah. I guess so.
Come on. Let's go.
-How you guys doin'?
-Fine.
How'd it go?
- Okay, I guess.
I don't know. I had a
nice talk with your mom.
That's good.
I don't know.
Your folks look at me like I'm
corrupting you or something.
-No, no. Hey, they
always look that way.
-You know, you really
should have told them.
-Why?
-Well, because
they're concerned.
I mean, th-there's david, and
I'm five years older than you...
-Hey... Some months,
it's only four years,
Which is... Just
about three years.
So we're almost the same age.
-Yeah...
-That's so sweet.
-Of course, it was
a touching moment.
- Honest.
- Wayne?
The dishwasher.
- Oh, yeah.
- Yeah. We better go.
The sitter expects me at 10:00.
-Oh, yeah. Well, let me
get the attachments,
And we'll get out of here.
-It was weird. Crazy, really.
My brother had somehow
managed to set up camp in shangri-la.
While I was stuck with...
Gilson's gift barn.
Where the brokenhearted
went to shop.
-Hey, what about this
electronic football game?
-Why would winnie want that?
-I don't know. Maybe you
guys could play it together.
-May I help you?
-Uh, yeah.
We're looking for
something for my girlfriend.
-Yeah, they had a fight.
-Oh. A little lovers'
quarrel, hmm?
-No, it was nothing like that.
-Yeah, it was much
more despicable.
-We're just looking
around, okay?
-But something told me
this wasn't gonna be easy.
After all, I was
on a mission here...
A quest to recapture love.
And nothing but the
perfect gift was gonna do.
I needed something
that made a statement...
Something that said it all.
Something with bulk.
- ♪ My mama told me ♪
-♪ You better shop around ♪
-Something with fur.
-♪ You better shop around ♪
-So, what do you think?
-I can't speak for winnie,
But I know that I would
love a gift like this.
-Maybe so. Maybe not.
-All I really knew was...
That night it was my only hope.
-Kevin, will you slow down?
-Sorry, mom.
-By dinnertime, the
arnold household
Was practically
buzzing with plans.
-Hi. Bye.
-Where are you going?
-Well, bonnie
couldn't find a sitter,
So we're gonna hang out at
her place and take care of david.
-Just don't forget. The
diaper goes on the bottom.
Shut up, scrote.
I'll see you guys later.
-But if wayne thought he
was getting away that easily...
-You know, wayne...
- He hadn't counted on mom.
- We'd love to see
the baby someday.
-Huh?
-Jack, isn't the norcom
picnic coming up this sunday?
-Huh?
-We could all go together.
That would be fun, wouldn't it?
-I'll talk to bonnie.
-Still, whatever norma
arnold was cooking up,
She was obviously on her own.
As for me, well...
I had a date...
With destiny.
-Oh. Hi.
-Hey. How's it going?
-Call it "triumphant
return, with bear."
-I'm fine.
-I could tell by
the look in her eyes
That she was impressed.
-Hi.
-Oh, kevin. You
know phil, don't you?
-Uh, yeah.
Hi.
-We're studying for the sats.
-We're on the
vocabulary section now.
-Yeah, well, uh...
Vocabulary's hard.
-Yeah, it is.
-It was funny.
All of us knew that I was
holding a stuffed bear.
But none of us
even mentioned it.
-Well, uh...
I better get going.
-Bye, kevin.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-What do you mean the
parts are in pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is there,
and here is here.
-Over the next few days,
things remained about the same.
Dad drank maalox...
Well, ferguson's gonna k*ll me.
- And yelled...
-Oh, yeah? Well, then
I'm gonna k*ll you!
Uh-huh.
- While my brother
continued his crazy courtship.
-Wait. Can you...
Wayne.
Okay. Thanks a lot.
Um, is there anything
else I have... Okay.
-Ohhh!
-Right away. All right.
- Hello. It's me again.
- What?
- You love me, don't you?
- Wayne. Stop.
-He was charming and
dopey and crazy in love
All at once...
- Don't.
- As opposed to, say,
some of the rest of us.
-You look terrible.
What are you talking about?
-Well, you're slumped over.
You got crumbs all over you.
You know, there's
a dress code here.
-Yeah, well...
-Maybe you need a
bow tie or something.
People always look
happy wearing a bow tie.
-Winnie!
-But what I needed...
I couldn't have.
-Uh, I'm gonna get
another drink.
You want a root
beer or something?
-Yeah. Sure. Thanks.
-The thing was,
Seeing winnie over there
didn't make me angry or mad.
-I just felt very, very, lonely.
-Excuse me?
-Can I borrow your ketchup?
-Uh, sure.
-Oh, and do you have
any napkins I can borrow?
-Sure.
Want my fries, too?
Just a couple.
I can't believe I said that.
-No.
No, it's fine. Really.
Want some? Here.
-Thanks, uh...
-My name's kevin.
-Hi, I'm cindy.
-I haven't seen
you around school.
-Oh, we just moved into town.
-Well, how do
you like it so far?
-Well, it's kind of lonely.
-Lonely.
That was certainly
something I could understand.
-Well...
Maybe it'll get better.
-Really?
Thanks for saying that.
-The funny thing was, this was
The first pleasant conversation
I'd had with a girl in weeks.
-Guys, come on.
And somehow, sitting there,
This whole situation
became unbearable.
I just knew I needed
someone to talk to.
-Excuse me.
Would you like to...
- Great!
- Go out on sunday afternoon?
-Great.
The annual norcom family picnic.
One sunday every year,
polyester suits were traded in
For bermuda shorts
and polo shirts.
Beer and conversation
were flowing everywhere.
Almost everywhere.
Yes, david. Hello.
How are you?
-You just have to rock
him a little bit, wayne.
-Aw, come on.
-Okay, david. Here you go.
I think he likes me.
Oh, maybe your mom
would like to try?
- Yeah.
- Good luck.
-Come here, angel.
Oh, no. Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
Aww, look at this
beautiful baby. Ooh.
Remember when kevin and
wayne were this small, honey?
-It was a long time ago, norma.
-Wayne had the
cutest little behind.
-Mom!
-He still does.
-Kevin, if you were an animal,
What animal would
you like to be?
And you can be any
animal you want.
-What animal?
-I bet you'd make a good bird.
I can see you flying around
and looking at everything.
-Yeah, I guess a
bird sounds okay.
-Look, there are some
swings over there.
You want to try 'em
out? Let's go try 'em out?
-Uh, why don't you go
ahead? I'll be right over.
-Okay, neat. See you
soon, mr. Bird. Bye!
-Somehow in the
cold light of sunday,
Cindy's chirpiness was
becoming too chirpy.
Worst of all, I missed
winnie more than ever.
I needed some
grown-up conversation.
-Come on, you little
peanut. Come on.
-Well, as close as I could get.
-Hey.
-Hi.
You know, you're
doing really well.
-Well, I'll get the hang of it.
-But I couldn't help
getting the feeling
That wayne was a
little overwhelmed.
-You sure this is okay?
You know, you taking care
of the baby and everything?
-What's that supposed to mean?
-Nothing. It doesn't
mean anything.
-Of course, I was just trying
to say that I'd hoped david
Wouldn't spit up on
him or something, but...
-I'll do a lot better once
bonnie and I move in together.
-What?
You're gonna live together?
-Yeah. It'll be great, huh?
I want to take david to football
games, to baseball games.
I'm gonna have
to buy him a glove.
-It was unbelievable.
I was standing there, watching
my brother make a decision
That would affect
his entire life.
-Well, did you tell mom and dad?
-No. Not yet.
-Don't you think you should?
-No. Why?
What, are they my
parents or something?
Come on, you little peanut.
You want to go see mommy?
Yes, you do.
Here we go.
I think he did something.
-Kevin... I have an idea.
Let's see who can eat
our hot dogs the fastest.
I think I like the
hamburgers a little bit more
Than the hot dogs,
but I'm not sure.
I could have liked
the hot dogs more.
-By the end of the picnic, I
couldn't wait to get home...
Make my escape.
Face it... This whole
thing had been a disaster.
-Wayne, you can't do this.
I guess it was a
disaster for everybody.
-Mom, we already decided.
-But you're only 18 years old.
-Don't you understand?
We're in love.
- How can you be so sure?
- What are you talking about?
-Look, I know that
bonnie needs you,
And that makes
you feel very good.
But need isn't love.
-I don't believe this.
You don't know anything!
-I just don't want
you to get hurt.
-You just don't want
to see me grow up!
I want you to stay out of this,
And I want you to
butt out of my life!
You got it?
-Oh, look!
A stuffed bear!
How adorable!
He's so cute and cuddly.
-Cindy, it's just a bear.
Will you forget about it?
-You don't have to
be such a grouch.
You sound just like my brother.
He's in high school, too.
-Wait a minute.
-Wait a minute.
Where do you go to school?
-Kennedy.
-What grade are you in?
-7Th.
Does it matter?
Well, yeah, it does.
I was afraid you'd say that.
-Why don't you take the bear?
I don't want it.
-Thanks!
I'm gonna name him kevin.
-And there you had it.
The perfect end
to a perfect day.
-Hi.
-How you doing?
-Lousy.
-Join the club.
-So, where's mom?
-She, uh... Went to bed.
-I'm getting out of here.
-Wayne, um...
Can we talk for a minute?
-Dad, there's
nothing to talk about.
I'm doing this, and that's it.
-Fine.
If that's what you have to do.
-Guess it wasn't exactly the
answer wayne had expected.
-Look, i, uh...
Just got one thing to
say, so bear with me, okay?
You know...
I, uh...
Started working at norcom
right after the marines.
I was 24,
And I thought I was gonna
be out of there in no time.
I was gonna try some
different things...
Take some chances.
I figured I had my
whole life ahead of me.
But before I knew it,
there was a family...
A home...
A mortgage.
And...
-In a way,
I knew it was the hardest
thing dad had ever done.
He was speaking from the heart.
He was speaking out of love.
-All I'm saying is...
-Dad...
That's your life.
Not mine.
I got to get going.
See ya.
-And then he was gone.
And we were left.
And that house
seemed a little emptier.
-Hi.
You got a sec?
-That night I went
back to winnie's.
I'm not sure why.
All I knew was what I
said had to be perfect.
-Nice night, huh?
-Kevin, we've been through this.
-I know.
And I know that I
shouldn't even be here.
And I know you don't
even want to talk to me.
Winnie...
I know I did something terrible,
Something horrible.
And if I could take
it back, I would.
You know I just wish you'd
do something awful to me,
And then we could be even.
But, uh...
You would never do that.
Anyway...
Never mind.
It's just all this
stuff is happening.
My brother... He
left home. He's gone.
And I just need someone
to talk about it with.
You're the only
one I could think of.
You've always been
the only one, winnie.
And I just... Wanted
you to know that.
-What happened to the bear?
-It's kind of a long story.
-Maybe you'd like
to tell me about it.
You want to come in for a while?
-Yeah.
I would.
-It was that simple.
And it was that complex.
Love can k*ll you.
It can tear you apart.
But if you're very lucky, it
can bring you back together.
Sometimes love is
unexpected and unpredictable.
And sometimes you just
have to go with your heart...
And hope for the best.