[instrumental music]
Dad, can I come out
of my room now?
It looks to me like
you're already out.
I mean, for good.
Nicholas, I told you
that you were not allowed
to leave your room
until you explain to me
why you were looking
in my desk.
'You know the rules,
no one is allowed'
'at my desk without
my permission.'
Dad, it's totally
boring in my room.
Nicholas..
All you have to do
is to tell me why.
Now, you shouldn't be
afraid to communicate.
If you explain to me why,
and it's a good reason
I'll understand.
- Really?
- Really.
Well, the reason I was looking
in your desk is because
I needed a good hiding place.
Oh. But why is my desk
a good hiding place?
Because the bottom drawer
is the bill drawer.
And you never look in there
till the end of the month.
Oh...that's very clever.
- Thanks.
- 'You see?'
Now, you communicated with me,
you explained to me why
and I thought it
was very clever.
'Doesn't that work out nicely?'
- Yeah.
- 'Oh, uh, Nicholas..'
Uh, what did you
hide in my desk?
[instrumental music]
Nicholas?
Well..
[sighs]
"Man's Man Monthly?"
Nicholas, get to your room!
But, dad, you said if we--
Get to your room!
[instrumental music]
["Eight Is Enough"]
♪ 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 ♪
♪ For 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 windowsill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives
with love ♪♪
[instrumental music]
Listen, Jack, I just don't wanna
talk about it anymore, okay?
Oh, well, if that's the way
you feel about it
then maybe we should
just cool it for a while.
Okay. That's, that's
just fine with me.
Goodbye.
Oh, heh, hi, Ernie.
Hi. You've seen Tommy?
Nicholas said
he was in here.
No, um, I think he left.
I think he went
over to Jill's.
Oh, well.
Uh, you two supposed
to do something?
Oh, no. I, I just
sort of stopped by.
Oh, sorry about the timing.
That's okay.
You know how it is
when a relationship
just sort of fizzles out.
Not really.
I haven't had what you
call a relationship
in about six months.
[chuckles]
In fact, I haven't had
what you call a date
in about six months.
Oh..
Oh, boy! Home at last.
Oh, no. We forgot
the dry cleaning.
But that's okay.
I'll go get it, okay?
- Do you have the keys?
- Yeah, right there.
Hey.
What's wrong, Nicholas?
Are you tired?
'Nah. Just bored.'
- Bored?
- Yeah.
There's nothing to do
around here.
Nicholas, how could you
possibly be bored?
You got a room full
of toys and games
a house full of brothers
and sisters.
Big deal!
(Abby)
'Well, I'm gonna take
a trip to the cleaners.'
Do you wanna come
for a ride?
Thanks, but no thanks.
I'm gonna see what's on TV.
[Nicholas groans]
What's gotten into him lately?
All he's done the last week
is just sit around the house.
Children go through phases
like that sometimes.
I wouldn't worry.
See you in a bit.
[indistinct chatter]
- Hi.
- Hi.
I'm so glad you
could make it.
Yeah. Uh, are you sure
I meet the dress code here?
I don't think anyone
will mind as long as you
remain in the company
of a certified attorney.
Uh, table for two.
Right this way.
Excuse me,
that'll be for three.
- Fine. Just follow me.
- Three?
- Three?
- Mm-hmm.
Who is the third party?
I invited Barry Coffman
to join us.
- Barry Coffman?
- Shh.
Thank you.
Enjoy your lunch.
Thank you.
Why?
I told you we were working
on the trial together.
Besides, I think once you
get to know Barry better
'you'll like him.'
I already know Barry.
If you recall the office party?
He was just being friendly.
Hmph.
David, it just so happens
Barry's been super nice to me
since I joined the firm.
It doesn't surprise me.
Hi, you two.
How's it going, Dave?
Barry.
Did you get the deposition
transcript?
Yes, and I went back
over the contract
with a fine-tooth comb.
'There's absolutely nothing
in the agreement that says'
'O'Connor's compensation
is contingent'
'upon completion
of the project.'
- You're kidding!
- No.
So you know what that means?
When we go into
the judge's chambers
'you move to strike the first
three affirmative defenses.'
(Janet)
'So all that's really
left to decide'
'is the issue of intent when
the party sign the contract.'
(Barry)
'Well, that's
the crucial issue.'
[laughing]
That's hysterical.
Wait, you haven't
heard me do Bullwinkle.
You do an impression of
Bullwinkle, the Moose too?
And Rocky, the flying squirrel,
Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Peabody.
I never knew you were
so multitalented.
Well, I like to keep
a low profile.
Oh, yes, hey, listen,
we're gonna be eating
dinner pretty soon,
why don't you stay?
Oh, no, thanks. I really
wanna see this movie.
- You're gonna go by yourself?
- Oh, sure.
It's the best way
to see a movie.
Oh. What are you gonna see?
"Being There"
with Peter Sellers.
Oh, really? I heard
that's great.
You wanna come?
We can get something
to eat afterwards.
Sure, why not?
Great! Let's go.
Uh, let me get my coat, okay?
[instrumental music]
(Janet)
'I'm making an omelet, David,
is that okay?'
Yeah. Heh, what's
the special occasion?
Oh, I don't know,
my mother always told me
a man needs
a hearty breakfast
before he goes out
to bring home the bacon.
Your mother always
said that?
Constantly.
[telephone ringing]
Would you get that for me?
- Yes.
- Thanks.
[chuckles]
Hello?
Oh, hi, yeah.
Good morning.
Ah, just a second.
It's for you.
Who is it?
Hello?
Oh, hi, Barry.
'Uh, yes. I did have a chance
to go over the testimony.'
'Yes, I think I have
a good fix on the case.'
'The thrust should be placed
on the punitive damages'
'and fraud counts.'
Of course.
[sizzling]
Uh, Barry, can you
hold on just a second?
David, could you start
the eggs for me, please?
Oh. Hey, forget it.
It's okay. I'll skip
the eggs, okay?
I'll be off the phone
in just a second.
No, that's alright. I'll get
something on the way to work.
So why don't you just
tell her the guy bugs you?
Nah. Don't wanna come off
like a typical jealous husband.
Which is exactly
what you are.
Not really.
Can I tell you something?
If I were you, I'd keep my
eyes open for certain signs.
Like what?
Like, her not coming home.
Is that the way it was
with your wife?
Ex-wife. Yeah.
But she always had a logical
excuse. You know what I mean?
'First, it was
the, ah, big sale'
at her favorite
department store.
And then going off
for a little drinky
with the girls after work.
You never got suspicious?
Yeah, I guess I did,
when she'd call and say
she had to work late.
"Special orders from the boss."
That's when I knew
she really meant business.
After that it was just
a matter of finding
the right lawyer.
[clears throat]
Hello. Janet Bradford, please.
Hi, honey.
Oh, not too bad.
How about you?
Great, uh, listen, uh..
when do you think you'll be
getting off work tonight?
Oh, ah, I thought, I'd
get off a little early
and make us some dinner.
Oh, nothing special.
Just throw something together.
Six? Oh, yeah. Great.
Um, listen, it'll be ready
by the time you get home.
I'll see you then, okay?
Me too.
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, Nicholas, let's see
the ball, I gotta get going.
- There you go.
- Thanks.
Hey, are you sure you
can't stay after school
and play a little
one-on-one?
No, man. I gotta
catch the bus.
Okay. What are you gonna do
when you get home from school?
I don't know.
Not much.
Guess I'm just
gonna mess around.
Try to get my
homework done
before my mom gets
home from work.
What are you gonna do?
Nothing. There's nothing
to do at my house.
Well, maybe sometime we
could hang out together.
Hey, that'd be great.
We can go to your house.
Nah, let's go to yours.
Ain't much happening there.
It's gotta be better
than mine.
Well...okay.
See if you could come over
tomorrow after school.
- That alright?
- Yeah.
I'll ask my dad tonight.
- Okay. See you tomorrow.
- Catch you later.
[instrumental music]
Well, kid, you're not
gonna believe this one.
I'm not gonna believe what?
I just talked to Mr. Goodman
and they've decided
to move our trial date up.
That's great!
To Monday.
Five days from now Monday?
- You got it.
- Oh, no.
Mr. Goodman says he wants
the trial brief written
and ready to be
typed by Saturday.
He's gonna send
a secretary over
just as soon as
we're finished.
Oh, well, I had nothing
planned this weekend.
I think I better go
make a pot of coffee.
[instrumental music]
[telephone ringing]
Hello?
David, I've got some bad news.
I'm not gonna be able to make it
home for dinner tonight.
Oh, really? Wh-what's going on?
We had our trial date pushed up
to this coming Monday.
- Oh.
- 'Most of the research's done.'
'But we'll be here
till God knows when'
'working on the brief.'
We? You mean you and Barry?
David, it's not like I wanna
spend the next two and a half
days working on a trial brief,
but the boss says he wants it
on his desk by Sunday morning
at the latest.
I know, I know.
Work comes first. I know.
Thank you.
I'll be home as soon as I can.
Yeah. Okay.
'You didn't make
a big production'
'with dinner, did you?'
Oh, no, I, uh..
just opened a can
of something.
'No big deal.'
Good. I'll see you later.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
[dramatic music]
[telephone ringing]
(Tommy)
I'll get it.
Hello?
Oh, hi, Ernie.
'Yeah, she's here.'
Why do you wanna talk to her?
Sure. Why not?
Elizabeth, it's for you.
It's Ernie.
Thanks.
Hi, Ernie. What's up?
Psst!
What's that all about?
I don't know.
Maybe he wants her
to fix him up.
'Okay. Yeah, I'll
be ready at :.'
No. no. It sounds like fun.
I mean, actually, I've never
heard of "The Heaving Femurs."
But, ah, I can get
into New Wave.
[chuckles]
Okay. See you tomorrow.
[laughs]
[chuckles]
Oh, dad, I'm glad
I ran into you.
I've got a question.
Yeah? Fire away.
Well, can I go over to
my friend Jackson's house
tomorrow after school?
Why, certainly, Nicholas.
But listen, you don't
have to ask permission
to go visit a classmate.
Yeah, well, I know.
But Jackson is
pretty far away.
Oh, really?
Where does he live?
Granby Avenue is not
exactly battle zone.
Still, it's not
the safest part of town.
Nicholas is only going
there for the afternoon.
Well, well, why can't
Jackson come here?
What difference
does it make?
You saw Nicholas
the other day?
This might be real
good for him.
I just don't feel
right about it.
About what?
About Nicholas going
to visit Jackson?
Or your sudden surge
of overprotectiveness?
Abby, I'm not prejudiced.
I know that.
And it's okay how
you feel, Tom.
It's an understandable
reaction.
But, but, Nicholas should
have a wide range
of friends and experiences.
Yeah, I suppose.
It's a big world out there,
and I guess Nicholas should see
as much of it as he can.
So should all of us.
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
[whispering]
David?
[dramatic music]
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
- Coffee?
- Please.
Oh, thanks.
So, uh, what time did you
finally pull in last night?
I don't know. We sort of
lost track of the time.
It must've been pretty late.
- Were you worried?
- No, no. Of course not.
Are you sure? I mean,
you look a little concerned.
I might be a little concerned.
But that's natural when
a man's wife comes in
in the middle of the night.
Don't you believe
I was working?
Would you like
to see my notes?
No! No.
Well, what is it?
Don't you trust me?
Of course I trust you.
Have a good day at work.
(Nicholas)
'You've got a basket
in your backyard?'
You kidding? I ain't
even got a backyard.
Oh.
It must be great.
I mean, being on your
own and everything.
You can do whatever you want.
Yeah. Well, there
isn't much to do.
- Where do you play?
- All over the place.
The churchyard,
the playground.
Hey, we can go where my
brother plays basketball.
He's probably there now.
We can watch him.
Okay, let's go.
Query, if we
present the case
the sort of the plight
the victimized individual
versus the faceless
conglomerate.
Then how do we counter
Nacelle's testimony
regarding her conversation
with O'Connor?
I don't know. How do we counter
Nacelle's testimony?
We tell him
he's full of baloney
and we stick shaving cream
down his pants.
[laughing]
You are crazy!
Do you know that?
Yep.
I don't know how I'd get through
all this work without you.
Same here.
I mean, it's not half as bad
suffering when you know someone
you like is suffering too.
Janet, you are a very
sensitive individual.
Thank you.
But seriously, I think
we make a good team.
Mr. Goodman's been very
pleased with our work so far.
Well, I don't mean just work.
I think we get along
well as people.
Sure we do.
Janet..
Yeah?
We better get back to work
or we're gonna be suffering
again past midnight.
Wow! Not bad!
Darren!
You're dribbling too much!
Go forward, George!
Go forward, George.
Hey, your brother
is pretty good.
You think that was
something?
Watch this play!
Set it up! Set it up!
Let's go!
- Alright!
- That's game.
I'll catch you guys later.
Hey, Jackson,
what's up, man?
- Who's your friend?
- Nicholas.
What do you say, Nicholas?
I'm Darren.
- You play ball?
- A little bit.
Well, let's see some
of your moves.
- Okay.
- Come on.
Quick time!
What do you say we grab
us a couple of beers, huh?
No, no. Thanks anyway, man.
Hey, Davey, Davey.
Can I tell you something?
You can't just sit
here feeling
sorry for yourself.
You know what I mean?
Fred, I got a lot of paperwork
I gotta get out of the way.
Sure, I understand.
But can I tell you something?
A man's intuition tells me this
thing between you and your wife
is still eating you up
on your good side, am I right?
No, no, no. She's just working
on a case with a total jerk.
Ah, and she says they're
just platonic friends?
Yeah.
Can I tell you something?
When it's a single guy
and a good-looking woman
there's no such thing as
a platonic relationship.
'Now if I were you, old buddy,
I would clear the air but fast.'
I'd nip this thing
in the bud right now
before it's too late, hm.
Okay, next basket wins.
Alright, let's go.
Alright, look at that!
White Magic, man.
Here you go!
- Alright!
- Alright! Yeah!
- Way to go, Magic!
- Nice sh*t!
- Nice pass.
- Thanks!
Hey, thanks for the game, guys.
Hey, do you think we can get a
game going like this tomorrow?
Yeah, we could. But I'd
rather go to your place.
You've been here. I wanna
see where you live.
But there's nothing
good to do there.
There's gotta
be something.
- Well, if you really want to.
- I do!
I'll have my mom drive me off
right after lunch.
She only works half
a day on Saturdays.
Okay.
(Tommy)
Wait a minute, Elizabeth.
What do you want?
Where are you going?
Out.
- With Ernie?
- Yes.
Dressed like that?
What's wrong with
the way I'm dressed?
Nothing if this is
something special.
It isn't, is it?
Well, any night
can be special
if you're with
the right person.
Elizabeth, let's be
realistic about this.
This is Ernie we're
talking about.
I like Ernie.
Tommy, what is wrong with you?
I'm just trying to save you
from serious embarrassment.
- That's all.
- 'What do you mean?'
Well, you've seen
the way he dresses.
And I wanna tell you,
he doesn't change
his clothes before a date.
I don't believe that.
I tried to warn you.
You two are gonna look like
the princess and the slob.
[doorbell rings]
Tommy.
Liz.
[instrumental music]
Did you get everything
locked up?
Yup.
Don't tell me you're gonna do
some more work at home.
Oh, no. I just don't like to be
seen without my briefcase.
Gotta keep up my image as
the industrious young lawyer.
- Of course.
- You wanna get a bite to eat?
Uh, no, thanks.
I better be getting home.
Janet.
You know what we were
talking about before?
- About being a good team?
- Yeah.
Well, I was thinking that
we would be good together
outside the office as well.
[instrumental music]
Barry..
...what are you saying?
I'm saying this.
[dramatic music]
[instrumental music]
Tommy, what are you doing up?
Dad, Elizabeth isn't home yet.
So?
So it's after midnight!
So? She's not on
a curfew anymore.
And if I remember correctly
you were very much in
favor of me dropping it.
Well, what do I know?
I'm just a kid.
Besides, there are
certain things
I didn't take into
consideration.
Like what?
Like some guys
can get pretty crazy
on their first date
in months.
No. But she and Jack have been
going together for a long time.
She's not out with
Jack tonight.
'They split up.'
Oh, well, who is she out with?
Ernie!
Ernie?
It's after midnight!
[car approaches]
David, you still up?
Oh, yeah, I, I started this book
and I couldn't put it down.
What time is it?
It must be pretty late.
Yeah. I'm really tired.
I gotta get some sleep.
Ah, wait a minute.
As long as we're
both up, uh..
why don't we have
a little talk?
Oh, can't it wait
till morning?
Every time I try to talk
to you, Barry calls.
David, we've been very busy.
Busy? You two practically
live together!
He sees more of you than I do!
I'm going to sleep.
Oh, then maybe you prefer
spending more time with Barry
than you do with me.
How many times do I have
to tell you, David
there is absolutely nothing
going on between me and Barry.
I never said there was.
Why are you getting
so defensive?
I'm not getting defensive.
And you're acting like
a jealous husband!
[dramatic music]
She's defensive.
[instrumental music]
Abby, isn't dad coming down
for breakfast?
Oh, I think, he's sleeping in.
He had a real late night.
Yeah, he and Tommy were
waiting up for Elizabeth.
You know, Tommy is getting
as overprotective as dad.
- Yeah?
- It must be heredity I think.
Nicholas, what time
is Jackson coming over?
Uh, he should be
over around noon.
That gives me three
hours to figure out
what we're gonna do all day.
Hey, Nicholas, there's
plenty you two can do.
Oh, if we were over
at Jackson's house.
- You had a good time, huh?
- 'It was great!'
We played basketball
with the big guys.
And they called me White Magic.
He even lives near
a pinball machine!
Well, I'm sure if you
try hard enough
you'll think of
something to do.
Yeah, well, we can
always watch TV.
I think you should try harder.
I'm gonna take this cup of
coffee up to your dad.
- Good morning.
- 'Hi.'
Ah, can I talk to you
for a minute?
Sure. Should we go
in the study?
- Sure.
- Okay.
- You want some coffee?
- I'd love some.
- Okay.
- Thanks.
It's good coffee.
Oh, yeah. It's good.
You wanted to talk to me?
[sighs]
It's such a mess.
What is? What?
Lately I've been working a lot
with one of the associates,
Barry Coffman.
And it's getting David
pretty upset.
That doesn't sound like David.
Yeah, I know.
He won't say it
in so many words
but he thinks we're
having an affair.
So you just tell David
nothing is going on.
Well...it's not exactly
the whole truth anymore.
Oh.
'Last night,
all of a sudden'
Barry started coming on to me.
I've been working with this guy
for months and he'd never.
But he did, and you didn't
tell David, right?
How could I?
It would only validate
David's suspicions.
He'd get upset, angry and
he has nothing to worry about.
Nothing is going to happen.
I don't want anything to happen.
Well, maybe you should
tell that to David.
I think he'll understand
and trust you enough
not to worry.
But, Abby, what if he doesn't?
I have to work with Barry
until this case is over.
I owe my complete attention
to my job as a professional.
I still think you
should tell him.
I just can't now, Abby.
Not until this case is over.
Maybe you could think
about it a little more.
(Nicholas)
Hey, Tommy.
This is my brother, Tommy.
Tommy, this is Jackson.
- Hi.
- Hi. Ugh, sorry.
What's wrong?
You know, the engine's missing.
Looks like it's still
there to me.
'Hey, have you checked
the points on the condenser?'
Yeah, they're fine.
You know about cars?
Sure. I read lots of
books about 'em.
Hey, if you like cars, have
Nicholas show you Abby's MG.
You got a MG?
It's just an old one.
That's the best kind.
Come on, let's see!
Hey, how's it going,
Bradford?
Ernie, do you realize
what time you brought
Elizabeth home last night?
We kinda got involved.
What's that supposed to mean?
Just that we had a great time.
That's all.
How great?
Well, first, we went
to a movie.
- Indoor?
- Drive-in.
I don't wanna hear about it.
But the movie
was pretty boring.
- So, we just--
- Ernie!
Well, you haven't heard
the best part.
That's disgusting!
It is? What is?
I don't wanna talk about it.
What's your problem, Bradford?
Ernie, she is my
youngest sister.
She's just a kid.
She's older than I am.
Right. So, why would she
have any interest in you?
I don't know, Bradford, but
you better get used to it
because I'm taking her
out again tonight.
If my mom had a car like this
I'd make her take me
every place in it.
- You would?
- Yeah.
I'd pretend I was in some
kind of race or something.
Or maybe I'd be some
rich dude who
likes to drive around
in old cars
because I've got
a lot of class.
Well, Abby drives this car
because it's the only
one she's got.
Do you wanna go
watch some TV now?
What for? I like it out here.
Let's just sit and look.
At what?
The grass, the trees.
You know, maybe someday we could
buy a big ranch together.
In Texas.
It'll have a house
like yours
and big trees like
you got out here.
Yeah. But we need a lot more
land for the horses.
Yeah, and a big pond
for ducks.
We need ducks?
Sure! For the eggs.
Well, why don't we just
get some chickens?
Because ducks are
better-looking.
And if you put
a chicken in a pond
it'd just sink.
[chuckles]
If this is a garage
how come there ain't
no cars in it?
No room, too much junk.
Are these your dad's tools?
Yeah, but the only
time they get used
is when people borrow them.
Does he let you use them?
- Sure?
- What do you make?
Well, my dad and I built
a coaster car once.
But that was when
I was a little kid.
Anything else?
Nah.
Boy, if I had tools like these
I'd build all sorts of things.
You think your father
will help us
build something later on?
I guess so.
You wanna go watch
some TV now?
Heck no!
Let's go climb that big tree
in your yard.
Okay.
Sorry.
Look, Barry, I'd like
to clear the air
about what happened.
[telephone ringing]
- Hello.
- 'Hi.'
David.
- Bad timing?
- 'No.'
So, what's up?
I thought if you're going
to be through early tonight
we could do something.
'Oh, sounds great.'
Good, what time?
Well, I don't know exactly
how late I'll be working.
- 'Oh.'
- But it shouldn't be too late.
Right, uh, look, I'll
call you later
and see how you're
doing, okay?
Okay. David?
'What?'
I love you.
Oh, hello.
- Are you Nicholas' dad?
- Yes, I am.
Oh, you must be Jackson.
- Right.
- How are ya?
I read you in
the newspaper sometimes.
Oh, well, it's nice to know that
I reach the younger audience.
You write some smart things.
Oh, thanks, that's
nice of you to say.
Dad, can Jackson
sleep over tonight?
Oh, I guess so,
I don't think Tommy
will mind sleeping
on the screen porch.
Has anybody seen my notebook?
Oh, yeah, I have it.
It's in the study.
Ah, this is Nicholas'
friend, Jackson.
- Hi, Jackson, nice to meet you.
- And guess what?
He's going to spend
the night with us.
- Oh, that's great.
- Yeah.
Well, I'll show you
where the book is.
- Have a good time now.
- Bye.
Nicholas..
your mom is beautiful!
She's pretty enough
to be a movie star.
[instrumental music]
Let me ask you a question.
You ever had a brain scan?
Look, she told me
she loved me.
And I believe her.
Can I tell you something?
You are in a lot of trouble.
What do you think she did
after she hung up, huh?
Went back to work, I guess.
Oh, man, this is great.
I love it.
The man's wife is
having a major affair
and he thinks his
gidget goes to court.
Oh, come on, how could
she be having an affair?
[sighs]
What planet are you from?
She's been working with
this guy for months, right?
Now all of a sudden, they're
working late almost every night?
And when you called her on it,
she got defensive?
No, no, I wouldn't
be concerned.
I don't know.
Let me tell you something.
When you start noticing an extra
person around the house
you know, just kind of
lounging around in his pajamas
give me a call, okay?
I hope you figure it out.
[sighs]
Hi.
Hi.
Is your friend coming back?
No, sit down.
Thanks.
Can I buy you a drink?
Thanks, uh, but I gotta
make a phone call.
Too bad.
[telephone ringing]
Good evening,
Goodman, Sax and Tweedy.
Yes, uh, Janet Bradford, please.
I'm sorry, sir,
but she and Mr. Coffman
left quite
some time ago.
I see.
Would you care
leave a message?
Uh...no, thanks.
[ringing]
[dramatic music]
Hi.
Hello.
About that drink..
[dramatic music]
[instrumental music]
Thank you.
Barry, this is absurd.
What do you want me to say?
I made a play for you,
and you sh*t me down.
But, Janet, you acted
so friendly.
So close to me.
I thought you wanted me
to make a move.
I do feel close
to you, Barry.
But as a friend.
You know the whole time
that I was writing that brief
all I could think
about was you.
I'm very sorry
if I mislead you.
I like you very much.
But I love my husband.
Hey, I understand.
Well, what do you think?
Can we still work together?
Well, I hope so,
or our client
is out of luck.
'Heh, that's for sure.'
Oh no, I forgot,
David was supposed
to call me at the office.
I gotta get back.
Oh, uh, why don't you
just call him?
Good thinking.
See, we still work
well together.
Elizabeth, what's
wrong with you?
Uh...nothing.
Then why're you
going out with Ernie?
Why shouldn't I?
Well, because..
Because it's Ernie!
You don't approve?
He's your best friend.
I know that.
I just wanna know
what you two
do when you go out.
Hasn't Ernie told you?
Well, he started to,
but I made him stop.
Why?
Because if it's anything like
what he's done with
other girls on dates
I might have decked him.
Tommy..
We're just friends.
I'm still in love
with Jack.
Yeah, but does Ernie know
that you two are just friends?
I think so, why would
he think anything else?
I'm not sure, but I gotta
feeling he does.
Well..
This is where I live.
You know that's funny, ah..
this is the street where
I used to live before I, uh..
Before what?
Before I moved. Heh.
I really enjoyed
our talk tonight.
Hearing about your
travels and all.
Yeah, me too, uh..
I enjoyed talking to you.
Well, why don't you, uh..
come up to my apartment
and I can fix some coffee
or something?
I don't think so.
Oh, okay.
'No, it's not that
you're not attractive.'
You are.
It's..
It's just that I'm married.
And, ah, I think
I better go home.
[engine revving]
(Jackson)
'Nicholas, are you asleep?'
(Nicholas)
'No.'
(Jackson)
'Good, neither am I.'
Whatcha thinking about?
I don't know.
About what a good time
I had today.
It was pretty decent.
You wanna sleep over
tomorrow night too?
No, thanks.
It's nice here.
But I gets kinda
quiet at night.
What do you mean?
'Well, where I live,
sometimes at night'
all the grownups sit
outside on the steps
or stand by the building
and talk.
They have a good time
laughing and telling stories.
I can't wait till
I'm grown up
so I can be out there with them.
I thought you wanted
to live in a house
like this when you grew up.
Yeah, this is a great house.
But I sure miss
the neighborhood.
'Maybe you can have
a house like this there.'
Maybe.
You ever listen
to your neighbors
talk at night, Nicholas?
We don't have many neighbors.
But sometimes my big brother
his wife and my brother-in-law
comes over for dinner.
After we're done eating,
nobody gets up.
They all just sit around
and talk.
It's pretty neat,
even better than TV.
You know when I
like television?
When I can't sleep because
I have earache or something.
My mom lets me sit with her
in a big chair and watch
"The Late Show."
The movies stink. But it's just
fun to watch with my mom.
Well, my mom d*ed.
But Abby's really great.
I mean, when she talks to you
it's not like she's
talking to a kid.
'She really listens.'
Goodnight, Jackson.
Goodnight, Nicholas.
David, hi.
Guess what?
I've got tomorrow off.
Isn't Barry gonna miss you?
Oh, come on, David.
Now, just out of curiosity
when did you get home tonight?
I've been home a while.
- Where've you been?
- Doesn't matter.
Where were you when I
called at the office?
I was with Barry.
After you told me
we'd go out tonight?
Will you calm down?
You were right.
Barry did have more than
platonic feelings for me.
Oh, so he did make
a pass at you?
Nothing happened.
But I was afraid to tell you.
You were acting so paranoid.
No, in other words,
you lied to me.
No, I didn't.
Oh brother, who knows what else
you lied to me about.
I said nothing happened!
And nothing will.
Oh, you're right
nothing's going to happen
because you're not
going to see Barry again.
- What?
- You heard me.
Goodman, Sax and Tweedy
are going to have
to get themselves
another girl.
David, take a minute.
Think about what
you're saying.
We're talking about
my career.
No, I'm talking
about our marriage!
Or don't you care
about that anymore?
[dramatic music]
[instrumental music]
Hey, Jackson.
You're up pretty early.
What's the matter?
Wasn't my bed comfortable?
It was okay. I'm just
waiting for my mom.
Oh, what time she
supposed to pick you up?
:.
It's only o'clock.
You're pretty early.
I wanna be ready.
Oh, well, okay, we'll
catch you later, huh?
But, David, if you
felt that way
why didn't you say
something to Janet?
I don't know, dad.
I mean, there's gonna be
jealousy in any marriage.
Especially with
working newly-weds.
But you don't run into a bar
and pick up a girl
when you feel threatened.
Dad, we just had
a couple of drinks.
I guess I was...trying
to get even.
I was hurt.
Yeah, but that's
not the answer.
It never is.
Marriage is based
on trust.
- Mutual trust.
- I know.
I, I blew the whole thing
out of proportion.
Nah.
You and Janet just
haven't communicated.
You have to be open enough
to tell each other anything.
Honest enough to know
when you're upset.
And strong enough to know that
when you do make a mistake..
...you admit it.
[horn blares]
What's up, Bradford?
Well, I just, uh..
wanted to talk
to you, that's all.
Well, if you're looking
to get some kind of charge
by telling me Elizabeth is back
with Jack, you're out of luck.
She already called me.
No, I just wanted
to apologize.
I was really acting crazy
about you seeing Elizabeth.
I don't know what got into me.
It's just that there's something
weird about my sister
seeing one of my friends.
My best friend.
It's okay.
I'd probably feel the same way
if you went out with my sister.
You don't have a sister!
I mean, if I did.
'It was kinda weird
for me too.'
I mean, half the fun
of dating is
telling your friends
what happened.
I really wanted to tell you
when Elizabeth and I were--
Ernie!
I don't wanna talk about it.
Exactly.
Let's forget I ever
took her out.
That's a good idea.
- Hey, you wanna go by school?
- What for?
The girls field hockey team is
having a special practice.
I heard that the Keydash
twins are suiting up.
- The Keydash twins?
- In the flesh!
[engine revs]
I had a real good time here.
I had a real good time
at your place.
I guess we're both
pretty lucky.
There's my mom.
Dad! Abby!
Hi, mom.
Jackson..
Come and say hi
to Nicholas.
Okay.
Nicholas, this is my mom.
- Hi, Nicholas.
- Hi.
Oh, mom, this is
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford.
- Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
Yes, nice to meet you too.
'Thank you.'
Jackson is very special.
Yeah, I think he missed you
a lot though.
You missed your mom?
Nah.
Well, thanks for
having Jackson over.
- It was our pleasure.
- Yeah.
Thanks for having Nicholas.
Well, I hope to see
you again sometimes.
- Yeah, bye.
- Bye-bye.
(Jackson)
See you.
How come we never build
anything together anymore?
Oh, well, I didn't think
you liked to.
Well, I like to.
Do you think maybe
we can start
on something
this afternoon?
Sure.
Good. You know
something, Abby?
You're good-looking
enough to be a movie star.
- Oh, ho-ho.
- Well, thank you, Nicholas.
You're welcome.
- Boy, oh boy!
- What was that?
What got into Nicholas
all of a sudden?
Oh, I don't know,
I think he just
got the chance to see
all that he has
through someone
else's eyes.
I think Jackson got
the same thing.
Yeah.
[instrumental music]
- I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry too.
I was acting so stupid.
I mean, I'm usually so
level-headed and sophisticated.
No more secret insecurities
or fears between us?
Nope, everything
right out in the open.
And do you trust me?
And you know I love you?
Yep.
And I'll tell you everything
that happens to me.
- When it happens.
- Right.
Total communication.
So, you understand about
the girl at the bar?
Yup.
But don't let it
happen again.
Oh, I'll try.
But you have to understand
that some girls
find me irresistible.
I know.
[instrumental music]
You know, I haven't
been to bed yet.
I haven't slept
a winkle all night.
You know, we, uh,
working people need our rest.
Absolutely.
So what are we waiting for?
[music continues]
Anybody want a shine?
What?
Well, uh, dad
and I just finished
building this
shoe shine kit.
And I'm trying to
drum up some business.
Why don't you go test it
on your own shoes first?
Already have.
Five times.
Hey, Tommy, you want a shine?
Not now, Nicholas.
Elizabeth, can I have
a word with you?
What'd I do now?
I'd just like to ask you
a couple of questions
about you and Ernie.
Tommy, you're getting
as bad as dad.
All I wanna know is
what you guys did.
What's it to you?
Elizabeth, you're my sister.
And he's my best friend.
I just wanna know.
You better tell him, Liz.
[sighs]
Okay, Tommy, if you must know
Ernie taught me something
that no other man
has ever taught me before.
You're kidding.
What?
How to do Bullwinkle,
of course!
[laughing]
[instrumental music]
[mimicking Bullwinkle]
Hey, Rocky, watch me pull
a rabbit out of my hat!
Krrr! Nothing up the sleeve.
Oops, wrong hat.
[music continues]
That's disgusting.
[instrumental music]
[theme music]
04x21 - Bradford vs. Bradford
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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.