- Dad?
- Yes, Nicholas.
I'm depressed.
Oh, any particular reason?
(Nicholas)
'Pretty grim, huh?'
Your sneakers, huh?
I don't know. They look alright
to me, Nicholas.
It's just a little bit worn
that's all.
Worn? Dad, they're practically
full of holes.
You are not getting
new sneakers.
But nobody wears
this kind anymore.
Come on, you just got those
three months ago.
Styles change.
It's embarrassing.
'All the kids at school
are making fun of me.'
You tell the kids
at school that clothes
do not make the man.
I can't, I already told them
you lost your job.
- Nicholas!
- I-I panicked.
Dad, everybody at school
has the new kind.
'Everybody.'
Please, dad. Please!
Well, how much do
the new kind cost?
$.
$?
No, absolutely not!
Forget it!
Dad, then what do I tell
the kids at school?
You tell them
I'm looking for work
and I hope to find something
very soon.
Oh, dad!
[typewriter keys clacking]
[theme song]
♪ There's a magic
in the early morning ♪
♪ We've found ♪
♪ When the sunrise smiles ♪
♪ On everything around ♪
♪ It's a portrait
of the happiness ♪
♪ That we feel
and always will ♪
♪ Oh eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪
♪ Oh we spend our days like ♪
♪ Bright and shiny new dimes ♪
♪ If we're ever puzzled ♪
♪ By the changing times ♪
♪ There's a plate
of homemade wishes ♪
♪ On the kitchen
window sill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪♪
[instrumental music]
[indistinct shouting]
- Already first.
- You are not.
- Afraid so.
- Afraid not.
- I have a class.
- I have a job.
- Big deal, I'm going first.
- You are not.
- I am too.
- Tommy, you are not.
- Who's gonna stop me?
- I am.
[indistinct shouting]
(Tommy)
'Nicholas!'
[knocking on door]
Trout as big as salmon?
That's amazing!
Well, we'll be there,
first thing Saturday morning.
Just me and my wife.
Yeah!
We'll see you then.
Trout as big as salmon!
As big as salmon!
Wonder how big a salmon is.
(Tommy)
Nicholas, come out
of the bathroom right now!
I'm not kidding
around, Nicholas.
I'm very, very serious.
'I don't think you realize'
'how very, very serious
I am, Nicholas.'
(Joannie)
'You have plenty of time
to get to school.'
'I have got to get
to the office.'
(Mary)
'Come on, Nicholas,
get out of there.'
(Tommy)
'Come on out of the bathroom.'
Oh, well, you are
on the go early.
Oh, with all the work
I have to do
I should just move in
to the library.
Yes, well, this weekend
you will get a chance to rest.
I just confirmed that cabin
in the mountains.
Oh, that's great!
There won't be another soul
around for miles.
Just the two of us.
And of course, the trout.
Sounds like I'll be competing
for your affections.
I'll be discreet.
[chuckles]
- Hi, Nicholas.
- Bye, Nicholas.
Hey, don't you want
some breakfast?
I'm late.
[door closes]
Cologne?
He's worried about being
late for school?
I think the symptoms
are pretty obvious.
Oh, you don't mean..
Little boys
aren't interested
in just baseball forever.
Oh, but...so soon?
I mean..
I think it's about time
I had a talk with Nicholas.
Well, that's a good idea.
You could, uh, you could
pump him for a few pointers.
[door closes]
[telephone ringing]
Hello.
No, I'm sorry,
she's already left.
Can I take a message?
Okay, fine.
I'll tell her you called.
Bye-bye.
Who was that?
Uh, somebody named
Paul Taylor for Abby.
- Never heard of him.
- It's okay.
He's probably never heard
of you either.
Tommy, can you lend me
some money? I'm broke.
Are you kidding?
I gotta come up
with ten bucks
for new guitar strings.
Terrific! What am I gonna do
about lunch?
I don't know,
uh, pretend you are fasting
for world peace
or something.
Terrific!
Mary, you know
as well as I do.
The only person around here
with money is--
Who is Paul Taylor?
Nancy...can I get you
a cup of coffee?
Who's Paul Taylor?
Well, lend me ten bucks and I'll
tell you all I know about him.
Forget it, Tommy.
You still owe me ten
from last week.
Well, think of it
as a-a savings account.
Think of it
as a retirement plan.
Boy, I never thought
I'd see the day
when someone in this family
would let their own
flesh and blood go hungry.
It saddens me, Mary.
It really does.
Tommy, do you need lunch money
or something?
Oh, no, not me.
Just poor Mary.
That's okay, Tommy.
I'll manage...somehow.
You see, I'd loan her
the money if I could
but I can't even afford
new guitar strings
to further my musical dreams.
I think I'm gonna be sick.
Nancy, don't worry about him.
Life isn't always fair.
He'll find something.
Like digging ditches
bussing tables.
He'll find something.
How much?
Ten bucks, plus tax.
Oh!
[doorbell ringing]
- Hi.
- Hi.
Oh, you must be the hunk.
Oh, I guess so.
I'll tell Corrine
you're here.
Hey, the hunk's here.
She'll be right down.
Thanks.
- Hi, Nicholas.
- Hi.
[sniffing]
You smell something funny?
No.
Smells like that junk
my sister's boyfriend wears.
Oh, well, uh, maybe some of it
just hung around
in the air or something.
- You ready?
- Yeah.
I'm glad you're walking me
to school, Nicholas.
Well, I figured since
you're still new in town
you haven't learned
the way yet.
Thanks.
Well, we better go.
Could you carry
something for me?
Sure.
I like walking to school.
Where we used to live
I had to take the bus.
That doesn't sound so bad.
My sister's boyfriend
walks her to school too.
They're going steady.
Heavy steady.
Uh, how long have you
been playing this thing?
Two years.
My sister tells me
everything about going steady.
Do your brothers and sisters
tell you everything?
Uh-huh.
You know, Nicholas,
you're the nicest boy
I've met since
we moved to Sacramento.
I am?
And I want you to walk me
to school every day.
You do?
(Corrine)
That'll make us almost a thing.
That's what my sister calls
sort of steady, a thing.
Well, uh, you like
playing this thing?
It's okay.
My father thinks
I should switch to the flute.
Well, sometimes
fathers know best.
But my mother thinks
I should try the piano.
The piano?
- Hey, thanks for lunch, Nance.
- Oh.
Great place.
Well, it seems to be
the "In-place"
with the business crowd.
Oh, with those prices, eh,
you must've got some raise, huh?
Oh, it's helped alright,
Susan, it has.
You know, for the very first
time in my life
I'm actually able to spend
a little money
and not have to
worry about it.
It's really nice.
Oh, wow!
And so is that suit!
- Look.
- Oh.
It's so conservative, Nancy.
Oh, but it's perfect
for work.
You know,
I read in the papers
there's gonna be
a sale tomorrow.
Oh, but Nance, even on sale
that looks really expensive.
Oh, I know.
But Susan...I really
want that suit.
It's your paycheck.
[doorbell ringing]
Hi.
Hi, I'm-I'm Paul Taylor.
Oh, the guy
that's been calling.
Yeah.
Is Abby home?
I'm afraid not.
But she already has insurance.
I'm glad to hear that,
but I'm not selling any.
Oh, um, well,
can I do anything?
I don't think so.
It's rather personal.
But maybe you could
give her this.
Sure.
- She'll understand.
- Okay.
Thank you.
Tommy, what's going
steady like?
Well, that depends.
On what?
The size of the books
you gotta carry.
She's got a cello.
Woah! Huh!
I thought this was
just an idle question.
You mean,
you got somebody in mind?
Well, almost a thing.
Whoa, who's
the lucky chick?
Well, her name's Corrine Gordon,
she just moved from Minnesota.
I've been walking her
to school and everything.
I think she wants
to go steady.
That's not bad for starters,
how do you feel?
Well, it's hard
to tell her no.
Yeah, I know the type.
So what should I do?
Well, do you like her?
- Yeah.
- Well, then, go for it.
I mean, the advantages
usually outweigh the books
'and consider it the start of
a new adventure.'
Besides, the earlier you start
the more practice
you get in.
Well, welcome to
the big leagues, kid.
- Uh.
- Alright.
Uh.
Good sh*t.
Hah!
Are they biting?
I bet the worms are
as big as salmon, right?
Very funny.
You look b*at.
Oh, the word is "Wrung out."
This thesis grows
larger by the day.
This weekend will
fix you right out.
There's nothing like
good mountain air
to rejuvenate the spirits.
- What's this?
- Oh, I don't know.
What's the matter, Abby?
Um..
[clearing throat]
Oh, it seems that
there is, uh..
...someone named Paul Taylor who
wants to talk to me about Frank.
'I'm supposed to...call him
at the Hammond House Hotel.'
This was right after
your marriage, wasn't it?
Yeah, it was...just before
he shipped out to Vietnam.
It was the last time
I saw him.
[dramatic music]
Oh, uh, Tommy,
have you seen Nicholas?
I think he left already.
Yeah, well, uh,
there's something
I have to talk to him about.
Oh, you mean about, uh..
Oh, don't worry, dad.
He came to me and I told him
everything I know.
That's what I was afraid of.
[door opens]
No library today?
I think I'll just
study at home.
Abby..
...are you alright?
I'm fine, Tom.
Really.
You haven't called yet,
have you?
No, I'm not sure
I'm going to either.
You can't just avoid it.
Look, Tom, I don't know
what this Paul Taylor wants
but he has no business
calling here.
Don't you think we better go?
Let's just sit
a little longer, Nicholas.
But we're gonna be late.
Don't you like
sitting with me?
Sure.
It's so nice
just being together.
Especially without
your cello.
Uh, Nicholas, isn't there
anything you wanna ask me?
Yeah, don't you think
we better go?
You're supposed to ask me
if I wanna go steady.
I am?
Yeah, and the answer
is yes.
It is?
It's more special
than just friends.
Well, I guess
it's alright.
Now, you've gotta
give me something.
Like what?
Something to show
that we're going steady.
That makes it for real.
My sister's boyfriend
gave her an ankle bracelet.
[dramatic music]
Hi, Abby.
Abby, where are you going?
- I'm going to the garage.
- Why?
To put something
where it belongs.
[music continues]
[door closes]
[music continues]
[music continues]
It's perfect.
I love it.
Yes, it does look nice.
But I'm afraid
there's a problem.
What?
Uh, the hem is too long?
- The check, it's no good.
- What?
It didn't clear the computer.
Perhaps, you've overdrawn it.
Oh, I can't be.
Uh, at least,
I-I don't think I could.
Well, why don't you
get it cleared up
'and then come back?'
Well, you might sell the suit.
Oh, please,
can't you just hold it?
Oh, I shouldn't
without a deposit.
But okay.
But only for a few days.
Thanks.
(Corrine)
'It's beautiful.'
'And it costs
ten whole dollars?'
Yeah, I borrowed it
from my sister.
It was supposed to be
for a new baseball.
I love it.
Thanks, Nicky.
- Nicky?
- That's what I wanna call you.
My own private name.
Well, usually I hate it,
but, uh
I guess you can
call me that.
And the bracelet will be
my good luck charm.
I'll never take it off.
Now, we're really a thing.
[instrumental music]
- Make a wish.
- Huh?
My sister says when you kiss
a boy for the first time
you're supposed to
make a wish.
I wish we could
do it again.
- What's yours?
- That nobody saw us.
Nicky!
- Oh, I can't believe it.
- What?
They're right.
I added where
I should have subtracted.
I'm bankrupt.
Nance, don't worry about it.
You get paid next week.
No, what I gotta do is,
I gotta borrow back
all the money that I
lent out.
You see, Elizabeth,
I found this suit.
It's really a neat suit
and I can only have it
if I can get it
in a few days
but I can't get it
in a few days
if I don't get the money back
and after..
Well, you know, you owe..
Elizabeth!
Elizabeth!
[indistinct chattering]
Well, the pictures don't lie.
You are beautiful.
I'm glad you could come.
Sit down.
You want a drink?
No, thanks.
[clearing throat]
You said, you had
a message about Frank.
Yeah.
I was a prisoner of w*r
in Vietnam.
So was Frank?
I know, I was with him
when he d*ed.
Frank and I were..
We were very close.
The best of friends
under the circumstances.
And then when Frank d*ed, uh..
...I kept the picture.
'I always intended to give it
back to you, though.'
Why now, after all this time?
I had to.
Not for you, but for me.
'You see, when I got back
I-I found it very hard'
'to think about...
what went on over there.'
As a matter of fact,
uh, I decided to just
push it behind me and not
think about it at all.
But that's all
I could think about.
I couldn't function and, uh..
...since I've been back,
my whole life's been screwed up.
It's been seven years.
(Paul)
'I know.
That's just the point.'
You see, I decided that if..
...I'm ever really
gonna be normal
I have to confront the things
I have been trying to forget.
Why me?
I figured if I can face you
I can face the memory
of...Frank.
The camp.
Myself.
And now that I've seen you..
...I think, I can.
[dramatic music]
Abby.
Are you okay?
It was so easy for me
to forget.
It shouldn't have been
that easy.
You didn't forget.
No, Paul Taylor didn't forget
but I did.
He's been trying to deal with
Frank's memory all these years.
Uh, I've been dealing
with a thesis.
Let's go to the cabin
right now.
We'll get there by dawn,
it'll be beautiful.
Tom, I've been thinking.
I know how much
this trip means to you.
I don't wanna ruin it,
but...I've decided not to go.
Abby.
I just need
a few days to myself.
I see.
No, you don't see.
It doesn't have anything
to do with us.
I just need some time
to sort things out, that's all.
Where will you go?
I don't know.
Carmel, maybe.
- Abby.
- Tom.
You've got all your memories
all around you.
You got this house
and the kids.
And mine are..
Well, they're, they're
packed away in this little box.
I just, uh, need some time
to open it up.
But you can't go back
searching for the past.
Maybe.
But you can't run away
from it either.
[dramatic music]
How did dad react?
He didn't say too much.
Where will you be staying?
The Cliff Side Motel.
The same place
you and Frank stayed?
Yeah. Oh, dear,
Carmel is so beautiful.
I know, David and I spent
a few days there last summer.
- You did?
- Um-hmm.
One morning Frank and I
got up really early
and we, uh, went into town
to the Italian market.
- Jadoni?
- 'Yeah.'
You know the place with all
the cheese hanging down?
'Well, Frank bought
all this stuff.'
And then we went out
walking on the beach
and we just walked
and we walked
until we got really hungry,
you know.
And then we went
to this place..
...where there were..
It's, where all these rocks
and we, and we sit down
on the rocks..
...and we ate.
And we talked.
About what,
about what we're gonna do
when Frank came back.
And then...he sang
"You Made Me Love You."
It was so corny.
It was so funny, I wish he..
Abby.
'Are you sure
you wanna do this?'
Yeah, I'm sure.
I'm gonna be in
a recital Sunday.
- Wanna come?
- Uh, I can't.
- I'm playing Bach.
- I'm playing shortstop.
Baseball?
I like baseball.
My brother-in-law
is Merle The Pearl.
Who's that?
Are you kidding?
He is the pitcher
for the Sacramento Cyclones.
He's great.
Nicholas, can I ask you
something personal?
I guess so.
When you grow up are you
gonna watch the games on TV
in your underwear
and drink beer?
- Nah!
- Good.
I'm gonna go in person.
Oh.
- Well, you're ready to go.
- Mm-hmm.
Will you call me and
let me know how you're doing?
Of course.
- Abby?
- Yes.
I hope you find
whatever you're looking for.
Thanks.
Abby.
I love you.
[instrumental music]
[door closes]
[sighs]
Ah, three straight sets.
You don't usually let me off
that easy.
I know, I know.
It's just I-I couldn't
get my mind
on tennis this morning.
Thinking about all
the trout you missed?
No, I was thinking
about Abby.
You mean, about
Abby and Frank?
Yeah, I guess so.
I know, it sounds crazy,
but I..
I think maybe
I'm kinda jealous.
It's not easy competing
with a memory.
Abby probably had the same
feelings about Joannie.
Maybe.
But sometimes I wonder.
I mean, Frank was so different,
he was a marine, football player
one of those real
gung-ho types.
(Greg)
Tom, Abby loves you
very much, we know that.
Frank can't come back
and take her away.
I'm not so sure.
[dramatic music]
- Here you are, ma'am.
- Thank you.
You know, there are nicer rooms
in the-the new section.
No, I requested this one.
(male #)
'Oh, you've been here
before, huh?'
'Well, I still prefer
the old section myself.'
'You know, a lot of people
come back to the old section.'
'Some every year.'
'Second honeymoons, reunions,
that sort of thing.'
'Are you here for a reunion?'
Ma'am?
What?
I said, are you here
for a reunion?
Yeah.
Have a nice day.
[knocking on door]
Yeah, come on in.
I wanna talk to you.
Yeah, well, make it quick,
will you?
I got a lot to do
before the gig, tonight.
Fine.
Look, you owe me ten bucks.
And I need it back
by tomorrow morning.
[door closes]
Nance!
Nance.
What's the big rush?
We can talk about this.
You're in the hurry, remember?
Oh, Nance, Nance, I just didn't
realize you had a problem.
I always have time for a sister
in trouble, you know that.
No, Tommy, you didn't realize
you had the problem.
- You're talking semantics.
- I'm talking ten bucks.
Look, let's discuss this like
two mature human beings.
Okay, fine.
I want my money.
You're not being
mature, Nance.
By tomorrow.
But that's impossible.
Very impossible.
Impossible, Tommy?
Well, let me tell you something
I've got news for you.
In fact, I've got news
for all you guys!
I've had it, you guys.
I've really had it.
[chuckles]
Nancy, don't you think you're
overreacting a little bit?
No, I don't!
I think I'm being taken
advantage of.
That's what I think.
Nancy, we all said
we were sorry
but we just don't have the money
to pay you back right now.
- Really.
- Well, Mary.
Sorry doesn't change the fact
that I can't buy
something I want
because all you guys
have mooched off me
to get something you want.
Hey, we didn't know
you were overdrawn.
It was your mistake,
remember?
- Yes.
- That's right.
Now I'm the one
that needs a little help
help I'm obviously
not gonna get from you.
- Excuse me.
- Later.
Geez!
[waves crashing]
[seagulls squawking]
[waves crashing]
[doorbell ringing]
- Uh, Mr. Bradford?
- Yes.
I'm Paul Taylor.
Oh, right.
Uh, Abby told me about you.
Come in. Come in.
You see, um..
...I was supposed
to leave last night
but I got to thinking that..
Well, Abby seemed pretty upset
after our lunch yesterday and..
She's not here, Paul.
She went down to Carmel
for a few days.
Let's have a drink.
[instrumental music]
Funny, isn't it, huh?
I finally get the guts
to confront my past
so I can straight out
my life.
And what do I do?
I screw up Abby's.
I never meant to hurt her.
Oh. Abby will get through it.
I hope so.
It wasn't very fair
to you either, was it?
You just did
what you had to do.
I don't know.
Maybe it would have happened
sooner or later, anyway.
Yeah.
[laughs]
[waves crashing]
♪ You made.. ♪
...me love you ♪
[humming]
♪ You made me want you ♪
♪ And all the time you knew it ♪
♪ I guess you always knew it ♪
♪ You made me happy ♪♪
[waves crashing]
[doorbell ringing]
Tell her the hunk's here.
Hi, Niki.
I can't do anything now.
- I gotta practice the cello.
- That's okay.
I kind of came over
just to get something.
What?
Well, see, I'm kind of
broke and, and--
And?
Well, I need
the bracelet back.
The bracelet?
You see, I owe my sister
some money
and she needs it
right away.
- But you can't!
- Why not?
Because that's not the way you
do it when you're going steady.
I can give it back,
but you can't ask for it.
But you don't understand.
My sister's desperate.
You don't understand
the rules.
I didn't know
there were any.
I would have to
pick somebody
who doesn't even know
how to go steady.
- We could still go steady.
- You're so immature.
But my sister
needs the money badly.
Here, have your
old bracelet.
I don't wanna speak to you
ever again as long as I live.
We're finished.
Women.
Thank you.
Well, finished, ma'am,
or trouble getting started?
No, I guess I'm not
very hungry.
Dessert's pecan pie.
No, thanks.
(Paul)
The chef's gonna be
very disappointed.
Paul.
- Can I join you?
- Sure.
What are you doing here?
I'll tell you on
one condition.
What?
You eat your vegetables.
Okay.
- I wonder how Abby's doing.
- Nobody's heard.
I can't stop thinking about
what she must be going through.
- It's been tough on dad, too.
- I know.
He's practically lived by
the phone waiting for her call.
- Hi.
- 'Hi.'
When's dinner gonna be ready?
I'm starved.
Oh, whenever you make
the salad.
Me?
That's Nancy's job.
Well, fine.
You go tell Nancy.
Forget it. She'll just
corner me about the money again.
Uh, yeah, our feeling exactly.
Make the salad.
[chuckles]
Well, you can all
stop worrying.
- Hello, Nancy.
- Hi.
And you can all stop
trying to avoid me.
Nancy, we weren't trying
to avo--
Look, it's obvious
I'm not gonna get repaid.
So why don't we just
drop the whole thing, okay?
Don't be silly, Nance. Of course
we're gonna pay you back.
- Sure.
- 'Hey, Nancy.'
What, Nicholas?
Here.
The jewelry store was closed
but you can take it back
and get your money tomorrow.
It cost $..
Uh, here's the extra penny.
What's this all about?
Where did he get this?
[sighs]
It's so small.
Yeah, about the size
of a ten-year-old girlfriend.
- Nicholas is going steady.
- Correction.
Nicholas was going steady.
Oh, it is really sweet of you
to come up here
but I'm alright, really.
If you were alright,
you wouldn't be here.
No, I-I just need, uh,
some time by myself.
Time for what?
To punish yourself
for not suffering enough?
It took you seven years.
All I want is a few days.
I thought you'd faced it.
I loved him so much, Paul.
Oh, Information?
I'd like a listing in Carmel.
[knocking on door]
Come in.
Hi.
I heard about
your girlfriend.
- Ex-girlfriend.
- Yeah.
Well..
Maybe this will help make her
your ex-ex-girlfriend.
But I thought
you needed it.
So did I, Nicholas
but I think
maybe we all learnt a lesson
about loaning
and borrowing.
You know, there's good loans
and there are bad loans
but I consider this one
one of the best.
Thanks, but I don't really
need it anymore.
Why? Are you through
with going steady?
Well, it's a lot of hard work.
And besides, I think Corrine
liked that bracelet
more than she liked me.
Hm.
Well, why don't you
keep this, anyway?
'Cause I have a feeling there's
gonna be a lot more ankles
to wrap it around.
You do?
I do.
[chuckles]
I'll see ya.
[door shuts]
I'm in a lot of trouble.
Thank you.
No message.
So, you and Frank
talked a lot, huh?
(Paul)
'Well, he talked a lot.'
'Like you.'
Abby.
You've asked
a lot of questions..
...except the one
you've been avoiding all night.
You cold?
Yeah.
We always used to
come here in the summer.
It's different
in the summer.
Your memories of Frank
well, they're wonderful.
'You shouldn't try
and forget him.'
But don't get lost in him.
I think I'd like
to walk a little.
Abby, now, listen to me
you have a home
and a family
and they love you
very, very much
and they're very
worried about you.
You got two choices.
Either you face it
and then put it
where it belongs.
Or you stay here
whatever this was.
How did he die, Paul?
Kind of late, isn't it?
Oh, Joannie.
I heard somebody get up.
Thought you might like
someone to talk to.
Oh.
Well, I guess I'm just
not used to sleeping alone.
You miss her, huh?
Dad?
Did anything like this
ever happened to you..
...after mom d*ed?
I-I had a dream
about your mother.
It haunted me for days.
I, I didn't tell
anybody about it
because it upset me terribly.
Finally, I..
...even went out
to the cemetery.
What did you do?
Things happened
the way they did
I felt like I never really had
a chance to say goodbye.
So, I did.
It must have been hard.
It was.
But you know something?
It was a lot easier
after I did it.
You know, dad
maybe that's all
that Abby needs right now.
Just a chance to say goodbye.
I think so.
I just hope she realizes it.
[instrumental music]
I'm doing
lots of things, Frank.
I'm gonna be a PhD soon.
If I ever finish my thesis.
I've got a wonderful family
I love very much.
I waited a long time.
I didn't know what else to do
but, but, uh..
Kept busy in it.
Stayed busy in it.
Forget.
Maybe I tried to forget
too much.
I've met someone
who makes me really happy.
You would like Tom.
I just hope..
...that I can give
him all the love I..
I never got
the chance to give you.
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
I'm back.
Abby.
I'm alright, Tom, now.
What brought you
home so soon?
Home itself.
With little help
from Paul Taylor.
Paul?
Oh, it's a long story.
These groceries are heavy.
Oh.
Welcome home, Abby.
I love you.
I love you too,
very much.
What is this, anyway?
It's for dinner, I stopped
at the store on the way home.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
What is it?
I'm gonna give you a hint.
"Maybe they're as big
as salmon."
Oh, Nancy.
I haven't seen
that thing in ages.
Is it that bad, Elizabeth?
Well, well, it's made out
of a nice material.
Good morning. Elizabeth, would
you like a ride to school?
- Yeah, that'd be great.
- Okay.
Nancy, where did you
get that rag?
I can't help it, Mary.
I already wore
my good stuff this week
and my marginal stuff is dirty.
Good morning, every..
Nancy, you going to
work today?
Yeah, of course, I am.
Like that?
Tommy, it's all she has.
Mm-m, maybe
you better call in sick.
Yeah.
That's great.
I can't believe you guys.
Thanks a lot.
Nancy, we're only looking
after your best interest.
Sure, Nance.
We understand
how important it is
for you to make
a good impression.
What am I supposed to do?
Well, the way I see it,
you've got two choices.
Either you can go on
to work and tell 'em
you got real confused
and thought it was Halloween
or, uh..
Or what?
- Wear this.
- 'Ta-da.'
Oh, you guys.
Oh, don't tell me
you all chipped in?
Yep, down to our
last penny.
Oh! I don't know
what to say.
Say you'll owe me ten bucks,
I'm broke.
Tommy.
[theme music]
[music continues]
04x22 - Memories
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The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title.
The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title.