What do you think?
I think it looks very good
on you, mr. Hawkins.
So do i.
Yes. So do i.
Mr. Ingalls.
Yes, mr. Janes.
Might I see you
a moment?
Certainly, sir.
I'll be right back.
Close the drapes.
What, may I ask,
do you think you're
doing out there?
Sir?
Doing?
What are you doing?
I'm selling a h-hat
to mr. Hawkins, sir.
Really? Mr. Hawkins
is a wealthy man, ingalls,
very wealthy.
He can afford to purchase
the most expensive hat
in the store.
Why are you letting him
try on a cheap hat?
He saw the hat
in the window,
and he liked it.
It looks good
on him.
Customers
don't know what
they look good in.
They rely on salesmen
to tell them.
Why tell a customer
he looks good
in a cheap hat
When you can tell him
he looks good
in an expensive one,
And we make
more profit besides?
Well, answer me.
It's my mistake, sir.
Yes, your mistake.
I'll take care
of mr. Hawkins.
Oh, by the way,
I want all the pressing
finished this evening.
Mr. Janes, I've worked late
every night this week.
I promised my wife--
Mr. Ingalls,
I don't care what
you promised your wife.
You work for me...
And at a fair wage,
I might add,
And when I give you
an order, I expect it
to be carried out,
Unless, of course, you
wish to find yourself
another position.
Is that understood?
Y-yes, sir,
it's understood.
Ah, mr. Hawkins,
may I help you, sir?
Who on earth
put that hat
on your head?
Hawkins:
well, I was--
Mr. Hawkins,
please allow me
to show you a hat
That's more befitting
a man of your stature.
[Knock on door]
See who it is,
ingalls.
Officer coogan.
I went by your house.
They told me
you were working late.
What's wrong?
I'm afraid
it's the boy again.
Dear god. What now?
Stealing again.
Was he
with the morgans?
Yes, he was.
How many times
have I told him
to stay away from them?
Charles, I'm afraid
there's no way
You can pay for
the stolen items
this time.
The sergeant
and the store owner
both want him put away.
It's his third time.
All right.
I'll get right down there.
I'm sorry, charles.
I know what you're
going through.
I had it with my boy,
And me a policeman
to boot.
Thanks for
letting me know.
Right.
God be with you.
Who was it?
It was someone
for me. I'm going
to have to go now.
I'll finish this up
in the morning.
Just a minute,
ingalls.
Mr. Janes,
I'll come in before
the store opens
And I'll finish
the work.
I think I made myself
clear this afternoon.
You work for me--
Mr. Janes,
this is important.
I have to go!
If it's more important
than your job, then go,
But don't bother
coming back.
I'm serious, ingalls.
You leave and you're through.
Ingalls! Ingalls!
Ingalls!
Excuse me. Is there
a sergeant bates here?
In the corner.
Thanks.
Sergeant bates, my name
is charles ingalls.
My son--
Be right with you.
Sit down.
Bates: ingalls.
Ingalls!
That's the complaint.
It's signed by
the shop owner.
Third time.
Enough's enough.
This time, he's got
to suffer for it.
How bad
will it be?
Workhouse.
3, Maybe 5 years.
Uh...the shopkeeper,
mr. Gibson,
If he doesn't
press charges?
He will.
If he doesn't,
what happens then?
You can
take him home,
But what for?
Look, I know how
you feel, ingalls,
But these kids,
they don't want
to change.
My son already
has changed.
What do you mean?
He changed when we
came to this city.
I'll be back.
Mr. Gibson.
Are you mr. Gibson?
Yes.
My name is
charles ingalls.
My son--
Oh, you're father
of one of the boys
Who tried to rob my store.
Yes, sir, I am.
Well, if you're here
to plea for that
little hoodlum,
You're wasting
your time and mine.
Mr. Gibson, please--
I have told you
how I feel.
I know how you feel,
But if you could
have known my son
just two years ago,
He was a good boy,
he never got
in trouble.
Mr. Ingalls, I do not
care how your son was
two years ago.
He tried to rob
my store tonight.
Now I told you,
you're wasting your time.
I'm talking about
my son!
My son!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
[Thunder]
Mr. Ingalls.
Would you like
a cup of coffee?
We can talk.
Yeah.
I hope it's all right.
I never could make
a decent cup of coffee.
Julia, my wife,
she d*ed last year.
She always said
what would become of me
If she was gone,
who would make
my coffee.
She was right.
I never would've
believed you were
the boy's father.
The other boys,
the morgans,
I know their father,
So I understand
why they are
the way they are.
But you?
How does it happen?
I don't know.
Oh, that's not true.
He's not the same.
I'm not the same.
It's being here,
this city.
I'm not saying
all the blame lies here.
We came from a...
Small town...
Walnut grove.
Everybody knew everybody.
Had supper with my family
every night.
Did things together--
fishing, picnics.
But here...
My little ones
go to one school,
and he goes to another.
He can't fish in cement.
I can't have supper
with my family at night
Because I have
to work late every night,
And if I don't work late
every night, there's
somebody else who will,
And they'll have my job
the next day.
It's just so different here,
So different.
Why did you
come to the city?
To earn a living.
I just got tired
of worrying
Where the money
was going to come from
month in and month out.
That's funny.
It didn't bother me
when I was a young man.
I kind of thought
it was a challenge.
When you get older,
you want to feel secure.
I mean, not just
for yourself.
Your wife and your kids,
you want them
to feel secure.
I know what you mean.
If I were
to drop the charges
Against your boy,
What would you do?
You can't just let it
go on like this.
To be honest,
I don't know.
You've got
to get the boy
Out of the environment
that he's in now.
But how?
I think if I was you,
I'd take him home...
To your little town.
Oh, I wish I could,
but I can't.
I can't pull up stakes now.
My wife has a job here.
The children
have their schooling.
They've made new friends.
Do you have
any family there?
Yeah. Yeah. I...
I have a daughter
and her husband.
Maybe he could
live with them.
But without us?
Mr. Ingalls...
If things
remain as they are,
He's going
to be living
Away from home
anyway...
In a workhouse.
I know you're right.
Away from us...
Maybe I could
talk to my wife.
Does that mean
you will drop
the charges?
Yeah.
We can go on down
to the station house
now if you want.
Never could sleep
After I had a cup
of my coffee anyway.
Albert,
your mother and I
have had a talk.
Oh?
And we've decided
that it would be
best for you
If you were
out of the city...
So I'm going
to take you back
to walnut grove.
I don't want
to go back.
My friends are here.
I like it here.
What you want
and what's
going to be
Are two entirely
different things.
I won't go.
You'll do
what I say.
And if I don't?
If you don't, then
I'll ask mr. Gibson
To change his mind
and press charges
against you.
You'd do that?
I'd have to do that.
I am not
going to sit back
And watch you
destroy your life
And your mother's
and mine.
I'm not
going to do that.
You're not
the only one
in this family.
You're hurting
all of us,
And I'm not
going to let it
happen anymore.
I'll contact
your sister tomorrow.
We'll leave
by the end of the week.
My son willie would not
be chewing tobacco
If you hadn't
encouraged him!
Mrs. Oleson, you have
a full-grown boy there.
He's got a mind
of his own.
He don't need
encouragement from me!
Oh, that's not true
and you know it!
Now, he looks up
to you, and you
know that, too!
He does?
Yes! Ha!
Probably 'cause
I'm taller than him.
Uh!
Yech!
This is no time
for humor, mr. Edwards!
Now, willie told me
that you gave him that tobacco!
He asked me for it,
so I gave it to him.
Well, why wouldn't
he come to me?
I'm his mother!
He probably didn't
want to interrupt you
While
you're talking!
Oh, mr. Edwards!
Uh, what on earth
are you two doing?
Just talking.
Interrupting you
is what they mean.
Why don't you break their
fingers so they can't do it?
Oh, for heaven...
Sakes!
Ha ha! I love
tormenting that woman!
Come on, matthew,
we got a load to deliver.
Come over for supper
on thursday.
Oh, well, we'd love to!
Make a whole bunch,
will you?
This boy eats more
than he can swallow.
I will.
See ya.
Bye-bye.
All right,
turn her loose.
Off we go.
Laura, it's a telephone
call for you.
It's charles.
Pa?
Want some popcorn?
No thanks.
It's good.
I didn't burn it,
for a change.
Beth...
You're gonna
stop worrying?
You should have
heard him on the phone.
Pa's always been
so strong,
No matter
what the problem.
[Sigh]
Manly,
he sounded so lost.
Boys go through changes
in their lives,
Bad periods.
Did you?
Well, not like the one
albert's going through,
But it was different
for me.
I grew up on a farm.
I didn't have time to
get into that kind of trouble.
I couldn't believe
he was talking
about albert.
He was a straight "a"
student, hard-working.
All he ever talked about
was becoming a doctor.
Well, don't give up
on him yet.
He's only a boy.
Look. I think your pa
has the right idea.
Get him out of the city.
You wait and see.
A couple weeks back here,
And he's gonna
get his thinking
all straightened out.
I hope you're right.
I am.
Now, look.
You're gonna start looking
on the bright side of this.
Your pa's coming
for a visit.
You're happy about that,
aren't you?
Of course I am.
All right, then.
Stop worrying until
you've got something
to worry about.
And have
some of this popcorn.
You need your strength.
All right.
I love you.
I love you, too.
But you did burn
the popcorn.
There's the old house.
Looks like they're
taking pretty good care
of the place.
I thought you'd have been
a little bit excited
Seeing the old house.
It was your idea
to come here, not mine.
What time is it?
About two minutes later
than the last time
you asked me.
The stage is late.
Beth, the stage
is always late.
I know.
Why don't you go inside
and relax, get the baby
something to drink?
I'll let you know
when the stage comes in.
Ok. She's probably
thirsty anyway.
Come on, let's
get something to drink.
Stage late
as usual, huh?
Yes. Could I get
some juice for the baby?
I just put some fresh
in the icebox.
Thanks.
Stay there.
I wish caroline
could have made
the trip back.
So do i,
But there's just
no way she could
have gotten away.
You know,
it's so funny...
I know I'm
a grown woman now with
a husband and a child,
But when it comes
to seeing pa again,
I feel like a little girl.
I know what you mean,
but fathers feel
the same way.
You'll never grow up
to him, either.
You're probably right.
I didn't realize
how much I missed him
Till I found out
he was coming home.
Seems like he's
been gone forever.
Charles:
is that a fact?
If you miss me so much,
why weren't you outside
to meet me?
Oh, pa.
Hi, half-pint.
Oh!
Oh, pa!
How's my girl?
Oh, fine.
Almanzo
was supposed to tell me
when the stage got in.
Yeah, well,
I'm glad he didn't.
This way I get
to hug my girl
in private.
Well, you're not
in private,
charles ingalls.
I'm here,
and I expect
a hug.
Well, come and get it.
Oh, hester-sue.
Oh, it's so good
to see you.
Oh, it's so good
to see you.
You have a friend
sitting over there.
I don't believe it.
That can't be rose.
Yes, it can.
Oh, look at you.
Well, come here
to granddaddy.
Oh, look how big
you're getting.
Do you remember
granddad? Huh?
Uh-oh. I don't think so.
Well, we're going
to fix that.
Yes, we are.
I don't believe it.
She looks ready
for school.
Don't rush it.
Where's albert?
Oh, they're outside
getting the luggage down.
You bring
your granddaughter.
Yes, mom.
Come on, now.
You come with granddad.
Charles,
welcome home.
It's good
to be home.
Albert.
I missed you so much.
I missed you, too.
Well, you got
to tell us all about
life in the big city.
We country folk don't get
to hear first-hand stories
From you city slickers
too often.
Charles:
hold on, young lady.
We'd like to get settled
in the hotel first,
if you don't mind.
Hot bath and a little rest
might feel good, too.
That would feel
very, very good.
Come on, albert,
let's get these bags
upstairs.
There'll be plenty
of time for city talk
at supper tonight.
I made your favorite--
chicken and dumplings.
Sounds good.
I'll see you tonight.
He's so different.
I know. He didn't want
to come back here.
He made that
quite plain.
[Rose cries]
Well, he'll come around
once he sees his
old friends again.
I just pray to god
you're right.
Aw, well,
I'll tell you what.
I'm going to give you
my beautiful granddaughter
While her grandpa
goes and takes a bath.
I don't want her thinking
I'm some kind of a bum
Who doesn't bathe.
What time's supper
tonight?
7:00?
Perfect.
I'll have almanzo
come and pick you up.
No. That's all right.
We can walk.
You sure?
I'm very sure.
Feel good to walk on
something besides cement
for a change.
Know something?
I'm feeling better
already.
I'll see you tonight.
Let's go.
Almanzo: it was
an opportunity
I just couldn't pass up.
You've seen the papers
on the stallion.
He's got
the best bloodlines
in hero township.
They're pretty impressive,
all right.
I still think you're taking
quite a chance, though,
buying a horse that's lame.
Well, I couldn't have
afforded him otherwise.
He's about 100%
better than he was
when I first got him.
I keep him wrapped up
real good,
And doc baker's
been treating him
twice a week.
How long before
you think you can
start breeding him?
Couple of months
if all goes well.
Laura: can you imagine--
"The wilder farm,
finest horses
in the territory."
Charles: I guess
I can always say
I knew you when.
[All laugh]
Albert,
what's wrong?
Laura made that
special for you.
I know.
I'm just not hungry.
You didn't have
any lunch.
I'm not hungry!
Don't raise
your voice to me.
Laura: it's probably
just the long trip.
There's nothing
that upsets my stomach
More than a stagecoach ride
across the prairie.
How about some hot tea?
That might settle it a bit.
No. I'll be fine.
[Knock on door]
I'll get it.
Doc.
Dr. Baker: I'm sorry
to disturb you, laura.
Charles ingalls!
Hiram, how are you?
Oh, good to see you.
I knew you were
coming in today,
But I had rounds
from early morning on.
And look at albert.
Hello, doctor.
Charles,
won't be long
Before he'll
have to look down
to talk to you.
I know, doc.
Well, look at me
taking up all your time
your first day back.
I'll leave you
with your family.
Laura: oh, stay
and have some
hot apple pie.
It'll be ready
in 15 minutes.
Oh, I don't want
to intrude.
Yes, you do
want to intrude,
And you love
my apple pie.
Well, to pay for the pie
and my intrusion,
I'll check
that stallion of yours.
I'll go with you.
I want to take another look
at that animal myself.
Albert, you coming?
No. I'll stay in here
and finish my supper.
All right.
[Albert laughing]
What's so funny now?
I was just thinking
about the time
When we voted nancy
to run the school,
And then she found out
that it meant
She had to get dunked
at the fair.
Ha ha!
Yeah, I do seem to remember
a look of surprise on her face.
More like horror!
Ha ha!
I'll tell you,
your stomach really
got better quick tonight.
I think you ate more pie
than almanzo.
Yeah, it was good.
Laura's right.
It must have been
the trip.
You know, I know
you didn't want
to come back here,
But you're going to be
starting school tomorrow,
And I hope
you give it a chance.
Sure, I will.
You. I can't figure
you out, you know it?
I mean, at the supper table,
you didn't say two words,
And we went out to
the barn for a few minutes
And come back and...
It's the difference
between day and night.
Well, I was feeling
better, that's all.
I told you.
Yeah.
Well, I'm going
to let you get to sleep.
You've got school tomorrow.
[Kiss]
I love you, son.
I love you, too, pa.
Good night.
Good night.
Better keep
your eye on what
you're doing.
What?
Said you better
keep your eye on
that saw blade,
Or you're gonna be
picking your nose
with your elbow.
Oh, yeah.
Come on.
Let's eat
some lunch.
Will you look at
the size of that lunch
laura fixed up for you?
She must think
you eat like almanzo.
Yeah, I know.
Do me a favor
and help me eat
some of this, huh?
Well, only to be friendly,
I might have a couple
of them chicken legs.
Come on, now.
The boy's in school.
He's doing fine.
Now, eat some lunch.
Yeah. I know
you're right.
Young uns. Tell you,
one day they make you
feel young.
The next day,
they make you feel real old.
That they do.
I just wonder
where I went wrong.
I mean, a man
couldn't have asked for
a better son than him.
Well, like you say,
he got in with
a bad crowd.
No, but it all
happened so fast.
Granted, I worked late
every night.
I didn't spend the time
with him that I should.
Now, come on, now,
don't be blaming yourself
for working hard.
Boy should've
understood that. You've got
no reason to feel guilt.
Tell you what I think.
I think we go about
raising kids all wrong.
I think
the minute they get
big enough to work,
Then the father
ought to just quit
And go off and lay
in a hammock somewhere.
Right, and let
the kids take over.
Man's done his share.
Tell me something, charles.
Now, be honest.
Don't you
sometimes get tired
Of all the work
and worry it takes
bringing up a young un?
Oh, I never did
till all this
started with albert.
But I'll tell you
something, isaiah,
You get to a point
where you say...
"Dear god, I don't know
what to do anymore.
I've lost him."
I just don't know how
to get through to him.
That's why I keep
looking at that school,
Wondering if
he's going to stay,
is he going to work...
Wondering
how he's going to feel
tonight or tomorrow
Because I never know
from one minute
to the next.
You know, you told me
I shouldn't feel
any guilt,
And I don't,
not about the trouble
he's gotten into.
I don't blame myself
for that.
I did the best I could,
the best I know how.
But I do feel guilt...
Because sometimes...
Sometimes I wish
that he would go away
and never come back.
Oh, you don't
mean that, charles.
Oh, but I do.
Isaiah, I mean it.
You know, I am tired of
going to bed at night
And wondering where he
is and what he's doing.
I'm tired of hearing
his mother cry herself
to sleep at night
Because of some trouble
that he's gotten into.
I can't take it anymore.
I need peace, isaiah.
My family
needs it, too.
And if it means
never seeing him again,
Then god help me,
that's how
it's going to be.
Stu, would you take
the next problem,
please?
12 Carry a 1,
15 carry a 1, 22.
The answer is 2,252.
Thank you very much,
stuart.
You're welcome, miss plum,
it was really quite simple.
Jason,
would you take the last
problem, please?
Um...
Go ahead, jason.
15 Carry 1...
Is, um...
Miss plum, I can't see
the problem very well.
Well, you can move
closer, jason.
15 Carry a 1...is...
Miss plum,
I still can't see
the board very well.
That's all right, jason.
It's lunchtime anyway.
Class dismissed.
Jason. Jason,
can I see you a minute?
Jason, I didn't know
you had trouble
seeing the board.
Well...it...
It just started
a little while back.
I wish you would
have told me.
I didn't think to.
Have you mentioned it
to your parents?
No, ma'am.
Well, I think
you should.
I have a feeling
you need eyeglasses,
young man.
You think so?
I certainly do.
You go home
and tell your ma.
I will, first thing
when I get home.
All right.
Go eat your lunch.
Hurry up, albert.
We can get a game
going.
Can I play?
Not on my team.
Why not?
Because you stink.
Oh.
Well, it's my turn
to choose first,
And I want albert
on my team.
I don't want
to play.
Why not?
I don't want to,
that's all.
You always loved
playing ball.
Not anymore.
There's no place
to play in the city.
Oh, you're
kidding.
I wouldn't want
to live there.
But you're here now.
Come on, play.
I don't want to!
Games are for kids.
What's the matter with him?
Jeb, he's not
going to play.
Will you
choose me first?
No.
Why not?
You know why not.
Yeah.
Because I stink.
Let's go.
Right.
I won't stink
when I get my glasses.
You wait and see.
I'll do everything better
when I get my glasses.
Come on!
Let's go!
[Children yelling]
All right.
Who's next?
We only got
a couple
minutes.
I'm up.
I thought you said
this was for kids.
Changed my mind.
Come on, pitch it.
This will be a home run.
[Children laughing]
Hey, I thought
you said he could hit.
Just pitch
and stop talking.
[Children laughing]
Jeb: yeah.
Just one more strike.
You know what?
I think you need
glasses, too.
Miss plum:
albert. Albert!
Have you
finished the test?
No, ma'am.
May I
see your paper?
I want you to remain
after the class
is dismissed.
Yes, ma'am.
Why were you
sleeping in class?
I was tired.
You didn't seem
very tired after lunch
When I had to correct
you several times
for talking.
It just happened
all of a sudden.
I didn't sleep too good
last night.
Too well.
Yes, ma'am.
Being in a strange place,
I couldn't sleep too well.
All right.
I'll accept that excuse
this time, but no more.
Am I understood?
Yes, ma'am.
I'll allow you
to make up the test
Tomorrow
during study hour.
You can go.
Was she mad?
No. She said
I can make up
the test tomorrow.
She's nice.
Yeah.
Hey, come on
over to the store.
We've got those
sour balls you used
to like so much.
Ok.
You glad to be back?
No. I like
the city.
Lots of
stuff to do.
Yeah? Like what?
Be with your friends.
We had a g*ng.
Did you have
your own clubhouse?
No. That's sissy stuff.
Oh. Yeah. Sure.
[Bell jingles]
Willie: hi, pa.
Ah. Well, albert,
it's nice to see you back.
Hi, mr. Oleson.
Can we have
some sour balls?
Sure. Sure.
How's the rest
of the family?
Oh, they're fine,
just fine.
Nels, I can't make
head or tail out of--
Why, albert.
Hi, mrs. Oleson.
Oh, it's so nice
to see you.
What a shame
that your mother
couldn't be here.
Well,
she's working.
Oh? I see.
So you and you father
decided to go on
a little trip, huh?
Well, it was
pa's idea.
Really? Huh.
Seems strange,
his wanting to be
away from caroline.
Harriet.
I didn't mean
anything by--
Your mother and father
are getting along
all right, aren't they?
Harriet, please.
Willie, would you
do me a favor?
Will you take this shipment
of medical supplies down to
dr. Baker's office for me?
He can do that
after he cleans up
his room.
It will only
take a minute, harriet.
After he cleans
his room.
I could take that
over for you,
mr. Oleson.
Well, thank you, albert.
I'd appreciate that.
Oh, no problem.
I'll see you
tomorrow, willie.
Right.
There we go.
Well, it's nice
to have you back, albert.
Go clean up your room.
Yes, ma'am.
I wonder what's
going on between
charles and caroline.
Why does there
have to be anything
going on, harriet?
Well, they split up.
Oh, that's
ridiculous.
Really? Now, don't you
think it's just
a little bit odd
That a husband goes
off on a long trip
without his wife?
No, I don't.
Oh, for heaven's
sakes, nels.
Now, what do you think
people would say
If you went off to chicago
without me?
Don't you think
they'd be just
a little bit shocked?
Only if I
came back, harriet.
Hey, hester-sue.
Why, albert,
how are you?
Fine, thanks.
I thought I'd
drop by and see
If you still made
the best corn muffins
in hero township.
Oh, so you didn't
forget my corn muffins.
I sure didn't.
I think you'll find
what you want
Right under that towel,
and help yourself.
Thanks.
I'm afraid
it's the boy again.
Dear god. What now?
Stealing again.
The shopkeeper,
mr. Gibson--
If he doesn't
press charges--
He will.
If he doesn't,
what happens then?
Well, you can
take him home.
If I were to drop
the charges
Against your boy,
What would you do?
To be honest,
I don't know.
I think if I was you,
I'd take him home...
To your little town.
Albert.
I missed you so much.
I missed you, too.
Breathe deep.
[Takes deep breath]
Deeper.
[Takes deep breath]
Deeper, zeb.
If I could breathe
any deeper,
I wouldn't need you
to check me.
Deeper.
"Deeper.
Deeper."
All right.
You can relax.
Relax? I spend
most of my life
lying in bed.
How relaxed
can you get?
How is he, doc?
How the heck
would he know?
Zeb.
He's a doctor.
They don't know nothing.
Sticking that dumb thing
in his ears
Just so's he can tell
if my heart's still b*ating.
You'd think he could
tell that just by
asking me to set up.
If I don't, I'm dead.
It ain't b*ating!
I'll know you're
dead, zeb, when you
stop complaining.
He really has been hurting
awful bad at night, doc.
Sometimes he cries.
Del, why are you
telling him that?
Because it's true.
Well, it's true
you got gas sometimes,
But I don't go around
telling folks about it.
Shame on you, zeb.
I'd best be going.
When you coming back?
Friday, as usual.
Yeah? Well...
Don't forget.
I won't.
I wish he wouldn't
talk to you
like that, doc.
He really
doesn't mean it.
I know that.
He really
has been hurting
awful bad, doc.
Well, I brought some
more morphine for him.
I wish there
was something more
I could do,
But the body's
like a machine.
Eventually
it just wears out.
It just seems
like one thing
after the other:
Pains through the chest,
Arthritis, diabetes.
Sometimes I get scared
something will happen to me
And I won't be able
to care for him.
Don't let him
wear you down.
I won't.
There you go.
Just like before--
One powder at bedtime
for the pain
And one during the day
if he's really hurting.
Thank you, doc.
Oh, wait a minute.
I baked you
a pie--apple.
That's my favorite.
Thank you, adele.
I'll be back friday.
Del,
my chest hurts
something awful.
Coming, colie.
Whoa.
How are you, john?
Sorry, doc.
I'm fine.
I'm not out here
looking for business.
How's the family doing?
Everybody's well.
Oh, I'd like you
to check jason's eyes
when you get a chance.
Miss plum thinks
he might be needing
some spectacles.
Sure. Anytime.
Well, sooner the better.
This could
be the reason why
his grades are so poor.
Hmm. Well, he could
drive into town
with me now
If you pick him up
in an hour or so.
That'll be fine. Jason!
Yeah, pa?
Doc's going
to drive you
into town
And check
your eyes.
Oh, good.
I need glasses,
dr. Baker, real bad.
We'll find out
soon enough.
I know it for a fact.
Do you mind if I give you
a second opinion?
Ha ha! I'll see you
in a little while.
Come on, hippocrates.
All right, jason,
put your hand
over your left eye.
Gently, now.
Don't push on it.
All right.
Now, start from the top.
"C...f..."
"S..."
Um...uh...
That's only
the third line.
Can't see it?
It's awful fuzzy.
You better give me
some eyeglasses.
Let's try
the other eye first.
"C...
"F...
S..."
That's it.
All fuzzy.
I like those big,
round eyeglasses.
Well, let's see
what we got.
Jason, I usually give
candy to my patients
after an examination,
But I must be out.
I don't see any on
the shelf over there.
I see it.
You do? Where?
Over there.
Can I have a piece?
Sure.
What do these pink ones
got inside?
Licorice.
Oh, my favorite.
Can I have two?
You examined
both my eyes.
Sounds fair.
All right, jason.
Let's try these.
Sit on up there.
Yeah. They're the ones.
Look just like--
Like what?
Just like...the ones.
How do they feel?
Perfect.
Let's try
the chart again.
"C, f, s, e,
u, h, o, t, d, l."
Whew, boy, that seems
to have done the trick.
Sure did. I'll be
smart as a whip now.
John: doc.
Adele just came by
my place. She asked me
to get you. It's colie.
What's wrong?
She doesn't know.
He's awful sick
and in a lot of pain.
Better get on out there.
I gave the boy
some glasses. We'll
talk about it later.
Right.
How do I look, pa?
Very...scholarly.
Scholarly?
Smart.
You look real smart.
I know.
[Door opens]
How is he?
He's sleeping now.
Oh, thank the lord.
I didn't know
what to do.
The pain
was so bad.
I--i know
I shouldn't have,
But I gave him
another packet
of medicine
About a half-hour
after the first.
He was hurting so bad.
You gave him
two packets,
And he was still
in pain?
Yes. I was afraid
to give him
more than that.
That's when I ran
to the carters'.
Where's the medicine
I gave you, adele?
Here in the cabinet.
Adele...
I'm going to take all
this medicine with me.
I'll give you
something else for zeb.
It's the same thing,
only in liquid form.
All right.
Was there
something wrong
With the other
medicine, doctor?
I'm not sure yet.
[Knocking]
[Knocking]
Yes, yes, yes.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
Don't open until 8:00.
Oh, doc, come on in.
Have you got
an emergency?
Yes, I do.
That shipment
you sent me
the other day.
Yes. What about it?
Part of it was packets
of morphine. Some of it
I gave to zeb colie.
And?
It was sugar.
What?
Sugar, powdered sugar.
Somebody substituted
sugar for the morphine.
Was there--could there
have been some mistake
at the manufacturers?
No. I don't think so.
Company's too reliable.
It had
to happen here, nels.
Well, that's
impossible.
Was the box left around
the store anywhere?
Could it have
been tampered with?
No, no, no.
It arrived with
some other items,
And it never
left my sight
Until I gave it
to albert
to take to you.
Thank you, nels.
[Doorbell jingles]
[Mill saw running]
Edwards: morning.
Sorry, doc. I ain't sick.
Ha ha ha!
Why does everybody
tell the same joke?
Charles,
can I speak to you
a minute in private?
Sure. Come on
in the office.
Be right back.
What can I
do for you, doc?
How's albert
been feeling?
Why? He hasn't
been sick.
I mean his moods.
Is he happy, sad, both?
Up and down. More up
since we've been home.
Working hard in school,
and he's away from that
bad bunch in the city--
Does he sleep a lot?
Yeah, he sleeps a lot.
He's a growing boy.
What's this all about?
I have a suspicion.
It's only a suspicion,
mind you, but--
Well, come on, doc,
out with it.
What is it?
Someone tampered with
a shipment I received,
A shipment of morphine.
Oh, come on.
I know my son's been in
his share of trouble, but...
Albert wouldn't
do anything like that.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
Sure enough
to search his things?
Yes, I am.
He's in school now,
isn't he?
All right. Let's get
this nonsense over with
right now.
Albert's things
are in the top
drawer.
Nothing.
What about the closet?
Sour balls.
They're his favorite.
What about the shoes?
Oh, hiram--
I want to be wrong,
charles.
Morphine.
As you can see,
there are some
serious results
When the drug
is withdrawn:
Tremors, insomnia,
vomiting, even collapse,
Depending on how heavily
the drug has been used.
Why?
Why would the boy
get himself into
something like this?
Only the boy
can answer that.
But it does
explain his trouble:
Stealing, loss
of interest in school.
But since we've been
home, he's been like
his old self again.
Doc, it's just
so hard to believe.
Yeah.
It's 5 after 3:00.
School is out.
I better
get over there.
You want me
to go with you?
No.
I think it's best
if it's just between
the boy and me.
Did you
lose something?
Uh, no. Uh...
Don't you
lie to me, albert.
Lie to you
about what?
About the morphine.
Pa, I don't know
what you're
talking about.
I'm talking about
The morphine that
you took from dr. Baker.
Now, don't lie to me.
You took it, didn't you?
Didn't you?
Yes!
I took it.
How long
you been taking it?
I don't know.
How long?!
A few months.
How much?
Once a day, twice a day?
How much?
I don't know.
Once in a while.
Why? Why?!
What do you care?
What do I care?
You're my son. I love you.
Then why did you
bring me back here?
To try and help you.
You were going
to leave me here.
That's not true.
Yes, it is!
You were going
to leave me here.
You want me
to tell the truth,
But you don't.
All right.
All right, I was
going to leave you here.
But I wanted to get you
out of that city.
I wanted to get you away
from people like the morgans.
I swear to you I did it
because I love you.
Albert,
listen to me.
Now I know
what's wrong.
It's the drug.
We can both
face it together.
We can do something
about it.
Son, let me help you.
Oh, pa, I'm sorry.
God, I'm sorry.
[Crying]
I don't know
why I started.
Rif morgan, he said, "try it.
Everybody's doing it."
Then he made me steal
to get money for more.
I only did it
a couple times.
You sure?
I swear.
I swear to god.
All right.
All right, then,
it's over.
Mm-hmm.
You promise me
no more?
I swear.
I swear to god.
Please
don't leave me.
Ohh.
I wouldn't
leave you.
I wouldn't
leave you, son.
I still don't
understand, doc.
Why give the boy
glasses if he
doesn't need them?
Because he thinks
he needs them.
What harm can it do,
especially if it helps him
with his schoolwork?
None, I suppose.
He sure does like them.
I had a hard time getting
them off him last night
when he went to bed.
It's like when you get
a new suit or your wife
gets a new hat.
You look good,
so you feel good.
Now, jason thinks he
looks smart in them glasses,
And maybe
they'll help him be smart.
All right, doc,
you sold me.
Sure is hard to figure
young'uns out sometimes.
Yeah. Well, I'll wager
they say the same things
about their parents.
Ha ha ha!
Touche.
Have a good day,
john.
You, too, doc.
Charles: hey, doc!
Charles, how did it go
with the boy?
It went just fine.
Everything's out
in the open now.
He promised me
he'd never
touch it again.
I hope
he's being honest.
I'm sure that he is.
Thank god we caught it
in time.
Said he's only used it
once in a while.
Well, if that's true,
it's a blessing.
How was he this morning?
He was quiet,
But he had
a little toast. Why?
I was just wondering.
If he has any symptoms,
Like extreme irritability
or loss of appetite,
let me know.
I will,
but I'm sure it's over.
I want to thank you
again for everything.
No need to thank me.
Well, I better
get back to work.
-Charles.
-Yeah?
Remember, let me know
If he has any of
those symptoms.
I will, doc.
15 Carry 1 is 21,
carry a 2 is 14,
Carry a 1 is 11,
and the answer is 11,615.
Jason, that is
very, very good.
Thank you, miss plum.
It was really quite simple.
Albert, would you take
the last problem,
please?
Uh...15...
Carry a 1...22--
Albert,
you forgot
to carry the 1.
Ma'am?
In the first column,
15 carry a 1.
Oh.
All right.
Uh, 15 carry 1...
23...
Uh...
16...
In the second
column,
You forgot
to carry the 2.
It's a lot easier
if you wrote them down.
Well, maybe you
ought to borrow
jason's glasses.
[Children laughing]
Class!
Class!
[Children shouting]
Miss plum:
albert!
Stop it, albert!
Stop it!
Mr. Ingalls!
Miss plum,
what's wrong?
It's albert.
He went wild.
He started b*ating up
on jeb carter,
And I tried
to stop him,
and he hit me.
Dear god.
Where is he now?
He went out
of the school.
He ran into the woods.
Isaiah, we got to find him.
Miss plum, I'm sorry.
Dr. Baker:
any luck?
No.
Like looking
for a needle
in a haystack.
I should have
listened to you, doc.
I thought it was over.
You wanted it
to be over, charles.
You wanted
to believe the boy.
It's obvious
his problem
with morphine
Is more serious
than he led you
to believe.
Now we've
got to find him.
I have a feeling
he'll find us.
What do you mean?
He's an addict.
I have morphine.
No more running, son.
No more.
I want to thank you
again for the use
of your place.
Sure you don't want me
to stay on here with you?
No.
No. Just
me and the boy.
You heard what doc said.
It's going to get bad.
I know
we'll be all right.
You need anything,
you give me a holler,
you hear? Anything.
I will.
Aaah! Aah! Aah!
Albert, I'm here.
I'm here!
Albert, I'm here.
Look at me.
It's all right.
I'm here.
[Labored breathing]
I'm here, son.
It's all right.
It's all right.
Where are we?
We're at edwards',
edwards' place, remember?
It's all right.
Oh, god, I hurt.
Oh, god, I hurt.
Pa, just give me
a little bit, please,
Just a little
to take the pain away.
I can't, son.
Just so the pain
will go away.
I can't.
Please, pa!
I can't. No.
Oh!
[Wheezing]
Pa, I can't breathe!
Albert,
you're all right.
I can't breathe!
You're going
to be all right.
I'm going to die, pa.
I need air.
I've got to go
outside, pa. I need air.
All right.
All right. Come on.
[Labored breathing]
Come on.
We'll get some air.
Come on. Come on.
Come on, son.
You're going to be
all right. Just take
deep breaths.
That's it.
Deep breaths.
Albert!
Albert!
Albert!
Albert!
Albert!
You got to let me go!
Let me go!
No! We're going back.
We're going back!
No!
Pa, listen.
Take me to doc baker's.
He's got some.
No!
Pa, please!
I'll die if I don't!
You'll die
if you don't stop!
Why are you
doing this to me?
I didn't do this
to you. You did!
I didn't put that
poison in you. You did.
You understand?
You did!
Pa, please!
And you can cry
And you can beg
and you can plead,
But it's
not going to work,
Not with me...
Not with me.
[Sobbing]
[Knock on door]
Oh.
How's albert?
He's asleep.
I'll get you
a cup of coffee.
Thanks.
There you go.
How are you?
I'm fine.
Oh, god,
darling,
It's so hard
what he's
going through.
It's so hard,
and I can't
give in to him.
I know.
Last night,
he begged me.
He's...
I talked to almanzo.
I can stay.
No.
No. The worst
hasn't happened yet.
How bad is it
going to get?
I don't know.
I just don't know.
Albert:
oh, god!
Help me!
God, help me.
God! Oh, god!
God!
Laura, I want you to go.
Pa, he's
my brother--
Do what I say!
Pa, what's
happening?
What's
happening?
Pa,
do something!
Make it stop,
please!
Pa, what's happening?
Charles:
you'll be all right.
Pa, what's happening?
You're going
to be all right.
Pa, do something!
Make it stop, please!
Pa! Pa!
What's happening?
God, what's happening?
Oh, god,
what's going on?
God! God!
Do something, pa!
Pa! Do something,
please!
Pa!
Oh, god, pa,
make it stop,
please!
You're all right!
Oh, god,
I'm going to die!
You're
going to live!
God,
I'm going to die!
No!
You're all right.
You're all right.
You're all right.
Oh, god.
You're all right.
Oh, god.
Let it out!
Let it out!
Let it out!
That's it.
That's it.
Oh, god.
That's it.
Oh, god.
[Retching
and coughing]
That's it.
That's it.
Let it out.
Let it out.
Yeah. You have
to let it out.
Yeah.
[Moaning]
Oh, god.
I'm here.
-Pa.
-I'm here.
Oh, god, it's starting
all over again.
Oh, god. God, help.
Oh, god.
God! God!
Do something, pa!
Pa! Do something,
please!
[Shouting]
Hello, isaiah.
Doc.
How's he doing?
It's been a rough week
for charles and the boy.
They've been
through the worst part.
Thank god.
Now the hard part
begins.
It won't be easy
for the boy.
What are the chances of him
starting in again, hiram?
He's got a family
who cares.
That gives him a better
chance than most.
Isaiah, charles
wanted me to tell you
He's moving back
into the hotel tomorrow.
Right.
Will you do me
a favor?
Drop by laura's
and let her know.
I'll do it.
There you go.
What do you think?
I think I can eat.
Good.
Pa.
Hmm?
I'm really scared.
About what?
Because...
Come on.
It's all right.
I don't want you
to be disappointed in me.
I won't be as long as
you're honest with me.
I'm really scared
Because I think if
there was some morphine here
And I was alone,
I'd take it.
I know that.
But you're not alone.
You've got me,
and more important,
you've got yourself.
It's going
to take time, albert,
And you're the only one
that can do it.
But what happens
when you go back...
When you leave me?
I'm not going
to leave you.
You're my son.
I'm not going
to leave you.
I'll make you
proud of me, pa.
I am proud of you.
I'm damn proud of you.
Well, that's tight.
Ought to stay.
Take a nor'easter
to bust her loose.
Wish you were staying.
We're going to miss you.
I'm going to miss you,
too, friend.
All set, pa.
All right.
Do I have time
to go to the school
just for a minute?
We don't leave
for 10 minutes.
You go ahead.
Well, come on.
I've only got
a few minutes left
with my granddaughter.
Come on, baby.
Come on to granddaddy.
Mm-hmm. Yes.
Class, today
we have a new student.
I want you all
to welcome tami cook.
Children: hello, tami.
Tami, why don't you
take that seat right
over there next to jason?
Yes, ma'am.
Tami's from california,
and later on she's
going to tell us
Some of
the interesting things
about our 31st state.
We'll begin our
ciphering this morning
With problems
1 through 6 on page 59.
And the younger children,
I want you to start
your work on page--
May I come in?
Certainly, albert.
My pa and I
are leaving today.
I just wanted to say
how sorry I am for what I did.
There's something else
I wanted to say, also.
I acted that way
because of a drug,
A drug called morphine.
I started taking it
to be one of the boys.
I thought
I was real grown-up.
Well, don't let anybody
fool you.
dr*gs aren't grown-up.
Nothing that makes you
lie and steal
And hurt your family
is grown-up.
I could have d*ed from it,
But I was lucky.
I got another chance.
A lot of people
aren't that lucky.
All I'm saying
is don't be dumb.
Don't throw your life away
because you want to be
like somebody else.
You're better off being you.
Well, good-bye.
Good-bye, miss plum.
Good luck, albert.
It took a lot of courage
for albert to speak to us
like that,
And I hope
you don't forget it.
Now, who would like
to take the first problem?
Jeb.
13 Carry a 1,
11 Carry a 1,
22 Carry a 2,
And the answer
is 18,213.
4-Eyes.
Miss plum: that's
very, very good, jeb.
Jason, would you
like to take
the next problem?
12 Carry a 1,
22 Carry a 2,
19 Carry a 1,
11,922.
That's
very, very
good, jason.
Nancy, would you
take the next
problem?
I don't really
wear glasses.
They belong
to my brother.
Your brother?
Nancy: 14 carry a 1,
19 carry a 1...
Here's
your glasses, jeb.
My what?
Just take them.
Nancy:
and the answer
is 20,094.
Miss plum:
very good, nancy.
Who would
like to take
the next problem?
Laura, voice-over:
years later,
Albert ingalls
returned to walnut grove,
And we were all so proud
to have dr. Albert ingalls
home again.
09x16 - Home Again: Part 1
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Based on Laura Ingalls books series revolved around the adventures of the Ingalls family who owned a farm in Walnut Grove during the late 1800s.
Based on Laura Ingalls books series revolved around the adventures of the Ingalls family who owned a farm in Walnut Grove during the late 1800s.