(male # )
We have some very important
business to discuss.
The selection
of an assistant scout master.
Who is going to volunteer
to give himself and his son
the best doggone experience
a kid ever had?
My daddy.
If you lived here..
Well, you'd already be home.
What?
Well, I've been
thinkin' about it.
About me movin' in here?
- Mm.
- What's wrong?
Mm, I felt something
pull down here.
And, and some pain up here.
(female # )
'When are you
seeing your doctor?'
Tomorrow.
Well, you tell her what happened
and don't do this exercise again
unless she said so.
(Tom)
'You wanna move
out of the house'
'and closer to the school?'
- Yeah.
- Can you get a place?
I hear the campus housing
is quite a problem.
Dad, the thing is,
I do know this person
who asked me to move in.
Oh, and are you congenial?
Yeah, I'd say very congenial.
Well, we'll probably start
by learning how to breathe.
I know how to breathe.
Daddy, this is important.
(female # )
'Alright, now let's start
with the E-blow.'
'Your contractions
are - seconds long'
and two to three minutes apart,
you switch to E-blow.
Okay, everybody, short pants.
- At least I'm dressed right.
- Daddy.
Well, doctor said
there could be nothing
but she wants me to take
the ultrasound test today
and...she's watching me
real close.
- Have you told Merle?
- No.
Susan..
[screams]
♪ 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 window sill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives
with love ♪♪
[dramatic music]
[Susan screaming]
- Susan!
- 'It hurts.'
- Aah! Uh!
- Susan!
Susan! Susan!
[sobs]
Merle!
Somebody call an ambulance.
(Susan)
'It hurts me.'
[ambulance siren wailing]
- What happened?
- I don't know.
She was fine
when she went to bed.
- Let me stay with her, okay?
- No, Abby, you can't.
Well, uh, you can, right?
- Yes.
- Okay.
Alright, and I'll let you know
as soon as I know anything.
Alright.
- Abby?
- Yeah.
I don't think we should tell
anymore of the family
that already knows.
'Until we're sure
what we're facing.'
- Okay.
- Okay.
(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.
(David)
'Hello?'
Oh, hi, yeah.
Good morning.
Uh, just a second.
'It's for you.'
Who is it?
Hello. Oh, hi, Barry.
'Uh, yes, I did have a chance
to go to 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.
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, uh,
I'll skip the eggs, okay?
Well, I'll be off
the phone in just a second.
No, that's alright.
I'll get somethin'
on the way to work.
[instrumental music]
- Mary, how is she?
- How's the baby?
Not good.
Is there anything we can do?
Yes, I think we should get
Merle here as soon as possible.
And I think that
the rest of the family
is gonna wanna be here too.
Okay, I'm gonna try to reach
Merle, somebody call Tom.
Yeah, but do we know
where dad is?
Uh, we could call
the scout master, I guess.
Oh, I'll do it.
What's his name?
- Um, uh, Houston.
- Harvey Houston. Yeah.
[indistinct chatter]
There, now we have
to get that fire started.
Well, won't be
hot enough to cook on it.
[indistinct]
There was this mosquito.
It was a very big mosquito.
They carry disease, you know.
Malaria.
It's in the manual!
Abby, I found out
where the Mets are playing.
They're in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles,
that means Merle can be here
in two or three hours.
I gotta find him first,
I'll try Dodger Stadium.
Okay, good.
Good.
Uh...the placenta
has partially separated
from the uterine wall.
Is that dangerous?
It could be.
So, then..
...what happens now?
We have to perform
a cesarean section immediately.
And then they'll be alright?
We don't know that, Abby.
You mean, there's a chance
they may not make it?
I'm afraid there is.
Oh.
(man on PA)
'Ladies and gentlemen,
good afternoon.'
'And welcome to Dodger Stadium
for our annual camera day.'
'We would like to remind you'
'that you are free
to take pictures'
'of your favorite players'
'from either your seat location
or on the field.'
'Contest entry forms
will be available'
'as you leave the field
or at the concession stand.'
'A deadline for all entries
is on your entry form.'
'We would also like
to remind you'
'that today is camera day
and not autograph day.'
'Please cooperate
with the ushers'
'and security officers'
'by remaining
in the rope bound area.'
'Build supplies and flash bulbs
are available'
'at the concession stand.'
'Please cooperate
with us and..'
It hurts, doesn't it?
Yeah.
Better see the doctor.
(man on PA)
'Please help us keep
Dodger Stadium clean.'
Zachary, Stockwell.
Y-yes, sir!
Warm up.
Coach, uh, does this mean
I'm gonna start?
Stockwell, just warm up.
Right.
Rookies.
[indistinct chatter]
[telephone buzzing]
Yeah.
Yeah.
'Stockwell.'
Alright, I'm ready, coach.
I won't disappoint you,
I'll do it.
- Take the phone.
- Huh?
You're tied in a long distance,
sounds like an emergency.
Hello?
Merle, this is Abby.
You're gonna have
to come back, Merle.
What happened?
I-is Susan alright?
She's gonna have
to have an operation.
She's gonna have
the baby by cesarean.
How bad is it?
I don't know, Merle.
It didn't seem too good.
Oh, my God.
I gotta go, coach,
I gotta get a cab.
Alan!
He's coming.
Well, the scouts
are at Folsom State Park
and they can't be
reached by phone.
Isn't that near
where David has his new job?
On Highway , yeah.
Yeah. So call Janet,
she'll know how to reach him.
Okay.
[indistinct announcement on PA]
'...Los Angeles Dodgers.'
[instrumental music]
'Ready now. Number three,
Rudy..'
'Centerfield.'
Airport, please.
[indistinct announcement on PA]
'Number ,
J. John Stark, right field.'
Hi, I'm sorry, I'm late.
How is Susan?
Oh, they're prepping her
right now, we don't know.
We think Merle's on his way.
Has anyone called Elizabeth?
I tried to call
the dorm a few times
but the phone was busy.
Oh, those dorm phones
always are.
I should go get her,
I'll be right back.
- Okay.
- Bye.
Hi.
We don't know
if they found dad or not.
Really?
Down. Up.
Down. Up.
Down. Up.
Down. Up.
Oh, about midnight Tom arrived
with his worldly goods.
It was dark and silent.
And he whistled his signal.
[whistling]
"Who goes there?" A voice cried.
'"It is I, Tom Sawyer.'
The Black Avenger
of the Spanish Main."
"Name your names, Huck Finn,
the Terror of the Sea.."
(male # )
'Alright, who's for swimming?'
Aren't you gonna finish
the story, Mr. Bradford?
Well, I'll finish it
tonight when it's dark.
It'll be more fun.
Okay.
You're a great storyteller.
Oh, well, thank you,
Jerry, it's nothing--
Let's go, Tom,
The water looks good and cold.
Oh, yes, that's something
to look forward to.
Come on, dad,
last man is a rotten egg.
That's alright, Nicholas.
I'll just watch you.
'Go on.'
Off with you.
[indistinct chatter]
Your dad says great stories.
Big deal.
Do you listen all the time?
Nah! Only when I was a baby.
At least your dad doesn't have
to tell those made-up stories.
His whole life's an adventure.
[car horn honking]
Who's that?
Looks like my brother.
What is it? Susan?
Yeah, she's gotta have
a caesarean, right away.
Come on, Nicholas,
let's get dressed!
- I'll take care of your gear!
- 'Right.'
[knocking on door]
- Joannie.
- Hi.
Hi, uh,
how'd you know I'd be here?
Can I come in?
Oh, sure,
if it's okay with Jack.
I mean, it's his apartment.
I'd been to the dormitory,
Elizabeth.
Oh.
I was gonna tell you.
Yeah, well..
...we don't have time
to talk about it right now.
Something's happened.
What? Susan?
I'll, uh, give you
the details in car, okay?
Yeah, sure.
Um, I gotta go.
- See you, Jack.
- Bye.
[door closes]
(woman on PA)
'Dr. Paul Rowe,
call your service.'
We reached Merle.
He's on his way
to the LA airport.
I'm sure there's gonna
be a plane right away.
- Will he make it in time?
- I'm afraid not.
Oh! I'm scared, Abby.
You're gonna be fine.
I'm scared for the baby.
You're doin' what's best
for the baby, Susan.
You're being such a good mother.
[indistinct announcement on PA]
Abby, it's gonna be alright.
I'll be in there with her.
- Don't worry.
- Okay.
[intense music]
(Abby)
I'm havin' so much fun with you.
Just going through this,
this whole thing with you.
It's almost like
I'm having my own baby.
Do you want your own baby, Abby?
[sighs]
Well, I guess, um,
if I hadn't married a man
who had eight of his own
already.
But right now, I mean,
I'm just havin' fun.
I just, I just wanna help
you with your baby.
Yeah, well, just hope everything
goes alright with my baby.
What do you mean?
Oh, no.
What?
Abby, there might be a problem.
What?
Well, I've been
having some pains.
And the doctor said
that it could be nothing
but she wants me to take
the ultrasound test today
and...she's watching me
real close.
I'm scared.
Oh, Susan.
Have you told Merle?
No! I don't wanna
ruin his big chance.
Well...Susan..
[car horn honking]
- Aah!
- Aah!
(Kuo)
'Now, don't be
concerned, Susan.'
'The IV is to keep you
hydrated and nourished'
'during the entire procedure.'
'We're not chaining you
to the table.'
We're only ensuring that
we have a sterile field.
The anesthesia
should be working soon.
But I wanna stay awake.
You will, Susan. You will.
Don't worry.
I wanna see.
We need to have
the anesthesia screened.
But I'll describe
the procedure to you
so you'll know
everything that's going on.
Dr. Kuo, something's wrong.
Any pain? Nauseous? Dizzy?
(Kuo)
'Mask, please.'
No, I wanna stay awake.
We're not putting you to sleep.
The oxygen's just
to help the nausea.
[breathing heavily]
(Mary)
'You're okay, Susan.
You're alright.'
'You're okay.'
Hi, have they started yet?
Yeah, just now.
- Did you find dad?
- David went to get him.
Is Susan alright?
Mary says it's not
a normal caesarean.
Susan's condition is very rare.
(woman on PA)
'Code blue, code blue,
ICU stats.'
[monitor beeping]
(Susan)
Merle, come here!
Hey, Susan,
what do you want Merle for?
To tell him
I accept his proposal.
You do? Hee-ha!
Aah!
Susan, people don't
accept proposals
in the middle
of a football game!
Dad, I was gonna tell him
tonight when we were alone
but why wait?
Now's when we need him.
This is no criticism
to Mr. Stockwell
it's just that...
you hardly know each other.
Oh, but, dad, I know
we only met four weeks ago
but we spent every minute
of the last three days together.
And the way we feel,
Mr. Bradford
it's like we knew each other
before we even met.
Love's like that, dad.
Now, stop fussin'.
Or I'll have to forfeit
the game.
Winning games is one thing
but marriage is another.
Tell him about
your scholarships, Merle.
Scholarships?
(Merle)
Uh, yes, sir.
One was in baseball
but two are in football.
You have three scholarships?
Well..
You all know
how I approve of scholarships.
- Yeah.
- Oh, yes.
Welcome to the team.
[cheering]
(Mary)
'Alright, Susan.'
'Hold on.'
- 'You're doin' fine.'
- 'Good.'
(Mary)
'That's good.'
[monitor beeping]
Attagirl, Suzy,
you're doin' great.
Susan, I can't stand
the thought of bein' away
from you for a whole month.
Oh, Merle, I know.
I can't stand it, either.
And so I'm gonna take you
with me, beautiful.
What did you say?
I said, you are beautiful.
No, Merle, not that part.
The part about
taking me with you.
Did you forget about
sub-section ?
Nope, I-I remembered
sub-section .
I can't take my girlfriend
but I can take my wife.
What?
We can get married
before I leave.
Like, this weekend.
This weekend, you mean,
in a couple of days?
But, Merle, how can we get away
and together by then?
I mean, there's
arrangements to make
and-and we have to buy clothes
and we have to get blood tests..
[instrumental music]
Are you sure
this weekend's soon enough?
[monitor beeping]
I've reached the peritoneum.
What's that?
'It's the membrane
surrounding your organs.'
Oxygen, please.
'Calm down, Susan.'
(male # )
'Okay, Suzy, you're okay.'
Shh. Breathe deep,
breathe deep.
(Mary)
'Okay, Susan, alright.
You're okay.'
[indistinct announcement on PA]
Did they start?
Oh, yeah, about minutes ago.
Where's Nicholas?
Oh, he's down in the lobby,
they wouldn't let him up here.
How is she? What's happening?
We don't know, dad.
Mary's in there,
I guess, she'll let us know.
Did anyone reach Merle?
Yeah, Abby found him
and Tommy went to the airport
to pick him up.
You okay?
Dad looks so vulnerable.
Look, I don't think
it's the right time to tell him.
Gee, you're tellin' me?
(woman on PA)
'Code green!'
(Susan)
Anybody but Merle can come in.
- Hi.
- Hi.
There's no law
against the father
seeing the bride, is there?
No.
Susan..
I...I was up in the attic
and I brought you this.
Your mother wanted you
to wear it.
She had this wonderful dream
about watching all her daughters
walk down the aisle.
And she wanted
the first one of them
to wear the dress that she wore
when we got married.
She was a beautiful bride too.
I love you so much.
And, gosh, you grew up
so fast that I, I can't..
...stop thinking of you
as my little girl.
And I don't want you
to stop completely.
It's just..
...when other people are around
Let's pretend that
we're a modern, matured
liberated father and daughter.
But when we're alone,
just the two of us..
...I want you to be my daddy
and I wanna be your little girl.
Okay, you got a deal.
I love you, daddy.
I love you too, little girl.
[monitor beeping]
- Susan!
- Oh, Merle, wonder what--
Guess what happened?
- You first.
- No, ladies first.
Now, come on, you started first.
Alright. I'm goin' up to the
Mets for the rest of the season.
What?
They just lost three pitchers
to injury and I may
even get to start!
Oh, that's great!
Only problem is
I have to leave tomorrow
but, uh, I'll be home
way before the baby and..
...if we can get someone to
coach with you in the Lamaze
I can pick up the delivery train
and when I get back and..
But only if you say
it's alright to go.
I won't go
if you don't want me to.
Well, it's your big break.
You've gotta go for it.
- Oh, I love you!
- Oh, I love you too.
Suction. More suction.
(Kuo)
'I need help.'
Why?
The uterine wall is very thick
in a premature delivery, Susan.
There's a lot of blood.
It's not abnormal.
[Susan groaning]
(Mary)
'That's it. One more.'
'I've got it.'
Breathe deep. Breathe deep.
You're okay, Susan.
You're alright, you're okay.
Susan, I can see
the baby's head.
Will it be alright?
Please let it be alright.
(Kuo)
'More oxygen.'
[monitor beeping]
I can feel something.
Describe it, Susan.
- Pressure.
- Is the anesthetic wearing off?
Just take some deep breaths
and blow it out.
'It'll help you relax.'
It's transition breathing
for giving birth.
Young lady,
you are giving birth.
'Right now!'
Blow the air out, Susan.
[baby crying]
Say hello to your daughter.
- A little girl?
- Isn't she beautiful?
Oh!
Can I see her up close?
- 'Okay, let's go.'
- 'Yes, doctor.'
Where are they taking her?
Right next door.
The neonatal ICU.
Why? Is something
wrong with her?
We've got to help
her breathe, Susan.
'She has immature lungs.'
(Mary)
'Susan, they have everything
there to help her.'
Well, I wanna be with her.
Can I be with her?
Her blood pressure's falling.
Better hurry!
Bleeding is almost controlled.
I wanna be with my baby.
'Please! I wanna be with her!'
'Can I be with her?'
(woman on PA)
'Nurse Evans, please.'
'Nurse Evans, please.'
- It's a girl.
- It's a girl?
And she's having
trouble breathing.
How's Susan?
Well, they're, they're
giving her blood.
(Tom)
'You'd better get back.
She'll need you.'
(Susan)
Oh, it's just gotta fit!
Susan, calm down a second.
- Okay.
- Am I in?
Yeah, turn around, let me see.
Oh, you look wonderful.
- You really think so?
- Yeah, I really think so.
Oh, let me see.
Oh, no, but look at my hair!
Abby, what am I gonna do--
Oh, Susan, relax.
Oh, I can't help it.
I'm so scared.
Oh, I didn't think
I'd be like this.
Why should you be different
from any other bride?
Oh, how did you feel?
What's it like being married?
Oh, gosh, well..
...there's many different
answers to that question
as there are husbands and wives.
You shouldn't compare
your marriage to anybody's.
But were-were you sure
about you and dad when..
I mean, were you sure that
you were gonna be happy?
Susan, I was sure,
I loved your father very much.
And I was sure
I'd reached the place in my life
where I was capable
of making the, the sacrifices
and the compromises
that are necessary
for a successful marriage.
Oh.
- Do you love Merle that much?
- Oh, Abby, I really do.
Well, then, stop worrying.
I have a feeling
you're gonna do just fine.
Oh, thanks.
Well, you know, I would've liked
to have my mother here
but...I'm sure glad
that you're here.
Oh, thanks.
(Tommy)
'Merle!'
Merle!
How are they?
I don't know. I just don't know.
Watch the blood pressure.
(Merle)
I still don't know
if I'm doing the right thing.
Oh, I know.
You just don't want me
to be married
to a major league ball player.
(Merle)
'No, no, I mean it, honey.'
What if somethin' happens?
Oh, I'm gonna be
just fine, Merle.
But those pains
you've been feelin'.
And I told you
what Dr. Kuo said.
It's just my womb stretching
and the baby kicking.
Oh, I hate missin' that.
The baby kickin'.
I'll be back for the birth.
That's the most important thing.
Right.
I sure wish New York
was closer to Sacramento.
Oh, now, I have to get
used to you traveling.
'Cause I don't plan to drag
my babies all over the country.
- Babies?
- Well, you know us Bradfords.
You-you mean
fertility is hereditary?
You can't keep
a good woman down, Susan.
You see?
You're going to be just fine.
You're okay.
You have a daughter.
(Mary)
'You're alright.'
Susan's out of danger.
She's going to be alright.
Oh, Merle! Merle!
Susan's gonna be okay.
Oh, God!
A-and the baby?
She's very tiny, Merle.
You mean she could..
[instrumental music]
Does Susan know yet?
Not yet.
- Oh, Merle?
- Oh, Merle?
Merle, how is she?
Merle?
Now, look, Susan can't be alone
at a time like this.
We have to get in there.
I said one at a time!
(woman on PA)
'Dr. Paul Roe,
call your service.'
Two at a time.
- Hello, Susan.
- Hi, Susan.
- How do you feel?
- You've seen the baby?
Well, yeah, soon.
We'll-we'll see her soon.
Uh, what did they
tell you about her?
Dr. Max is with her
and Dr. Kuo and Mary.
Tell me the truth.
Well, uh, the baby
is getting the best care
that, that modern
medicine can offer.
She won't make it.
Susan..
...if she doesn't I mean, it's..
...it's only because..
...it's-it's best
for her not to.
Susan, the baby
is going to make it.
We're all praying for her.
She's gotta make it.
[instrumental music]
Hi, Merle.
Sorry, I couldn't be
up there with ya.
(Merle)
o'clock, Susan.
Time for Lamaze class.
Hon? Hey, come on.
We better get going.
Hey! Shh!
Oh.
You know, our son is gonna be
bored with classical music
before he's born, now, come on!
Well, you know
our daughter is going to be
a brilliant musician..
Oh, I forgot the..
Oops. Oh, you okay?
Yeah, I'm okay.
I just make myself so mad
I keep bumping her into things.
Well, bumps are part
of the game, right?
Yeah. Well, I should
be more careful. Yeah.
Yes. Come on.
How is she?
Susan's fine.
And the baby?
Well..
Nicholas, they're doing
everything they can.
She, um..
She wasn't supposed
to be born yet.
God, she..
[sobs]
...she hasn't even had
a chance to live.
He, uh..
Oh, God.
Merle..
...are you alright?
No, Nicholas, I guess I'm not.
I'm sorry.
Merle!
[sobbing]
Mr. B..
(Tom)
'It's alright, Merle.
It's alright.'
Dammit! I never should
have left her alone.
Oh, look, you're here now
and that's what really counts.
Go ahead and cry.
[instrumental music]
Today I've been given
the opportunity to perform
the happiest and most
gratifying of clerics duties.
To join in holy matrimony,
two people.
The Greek poet, Aristophanes
once theorized about
the quest of love.
'He said that at creation humans
were created as one being.'
'Half man, half woman.'
'At birth, these two
halves were separated '
'torn apart and placed
in separate wombs.'
'From that time of birth,
these torn halves'
'search for each other.'
'That is the quest of love.'
'When the quest is over
and love has been found'
'there is a marriage.'
For better, for worse,
for rich or for poor
- In sickness..
- And in health..
To love, honor and respect,
till death do us apart.
(male # )
'Do you, David Bradford,
take Janet to be your wife?'
I do.
(male # )
'Do you, Janet, take
David as your husband?'
I do.
(male # )
'Do you, Merle Stockwell,
take Susan to be your wife?'
I sure do.
(male # )
'Do you, Susan, take Merle
to be your husband?'
I do.
(male # )
'By the power vested
in me by the state'
it's my honor to pronounce
you all husbands and wives.
Grooms, you may
kiss your brides.
Alright!
I want you to stop it,
Abby. Right now!
Sorry. I can't seem to help it.
But you heard
what the doctor said.
They took all those tests
after the accident.
And Susan and the baby
were doing just fine.
We both know that
tests aren't perfect.
Eighteen hours after
she had the accident
she had to have surgery.
And they did not say it happened
because of the accident.
And they did not say
that it didn't.
So? Drop it.
Why t*rture yourself?
See, I'm never gonna
know for sure.
What if she dies?
It wasn't your fault.
He's right, Abby.
It wasn't your fault.
And nobody's blaming you.
It just, uh...happened.
Any news from the hospital?
No. No news.
You wanna sit down?
Have something to eat?
No, thanks.
I just came over because, uh..
'Well..'
'...I, uh..'
I couldn't really be alone.
[instrumental music]
Elizabeth! Is that you?
Yeah, it's me.
Oh, you-you didn't stay
at the dorm last night?
Well, uh, it's-it's kinda hard
to stay away from the family
at a time like this, you know?
- Have you heard anything?
- Nothing new, I'm afraid.
Oh, poor Susan.
I'm awful glad you came back.
- That was very thoughtful.
- Oh, dad, don't.
- Don't what?
- Don't say I'm thoughtful.
I'm afraid
you haven't heard everything.
And I know that
it's a bad time to tell you
but...you better sit down.
I was hoping you'd understand.
I'm sorry, Elizabeth.
I don't understand.
You could live with me
for years
and not realize that you could
be totally honest with me?
I couldn't be
honest with myself.
Oh, but you could
move in with Jack
and you could set up
a web of lies to cover that?
Well, yes,
because I couldn't face it.
You didn't have to. You did it!
Oh, dad, don't you see?
I didn't want to.
I didn't like what I was doing.
I know that now.
But all I knew
when I moved in with Jack
was that I didn't like
myself anymore.
And I started hating Jack
and...I was miserable.
And you still couldn't
come to me?
I tried. I'm coming to you now.
What do you want? Do you want
me to tell you what to do?
I know what to do.
I think it's okay
for people to live with people
if that's what they want.
But I don't.
I wanna be married first.
I never understood
this living together.
I never did like it.
My generation
just wasn't raised that way.
Guess I'm a throwback.
Then I can move back
to my own room?
Let me put it this way.
You better.
- Dad!
- Nicholas!
What are you doing up there?
Oh, just thinking up here.
Like I used to do when
I was a little kid.
What about?
About what a great dad you are.
I don't think
I can make it anymore.
You don't have to come up here.
I'll come down.
Ah!
Dad.
Is the baby gonna be okay?
Well...I'm hoping.
As hard as I can.
Me too.
[instrumental music]
(Susan)
'Maybe they think
it's too close to'
'my surgery
to give me the bad news!'
No, sweetheart, you're wrong.
I thought I saw you
come in, Mr. Stockwell.
Here, put this on.
- For what?
- Because I'm telling you to.
I never had to put it on before.
You were never here
at feeding time before. Wear it!
Feeding time?
How come you're eating
at this time in the morning?
I'm not.
[baby crying]
I hope you're ready,
Mrs. Hargrey
been starving as usual.
Merle, I have to get outta here.
- What?
- I just wanna get out of here!
[baby cooing]
I didn't mean to upset you.
It's not your fault.
So beautiful.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, honey.
God, I know how you feel.
What if I never
hold her like that!
Aw, honey, please,
whatever happens
I've got you and you've got me.
Susan!
We've been looking
all over for you!
- What's wrong, what's wrong?
- Oh, no.
I'm just so happy!
- She's okay?
- We just examined her.
And she's over
her breathing difficulties.
She's gonna have to stay
with us for a while.
But all her tests
are very encouraging!
She's gonna be alright!
Why don't you go see
for yourself?
[instrumental music]
[baby crying]
[music continues]
We are some family, aren't we?
We sure are.
I'll get on to it right away,
Thanks for the..
(Nicholas)
'Hey, everybody!
The baby's' here!
(Susan)
'Guys! Look who's home!'
Oh, hi!
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, not too close, Nicholas!
Doctor said that children carry
a lot of germs
that can infect the baby.
Sorry.
You don't have to
stop breathing.
Oh, thanks.
You know she really does
look like a Bradford.
You think so?
I see a lot of Merle in her!
(Merle)
'I don't know. I think
she looks more like you.'
Well, with no teeth,
no hair and squinty eyes
'how can you tell
who she looks like?'
I think if you wanna be
diplomatic, Susan
you ought to say
she looks like Grandpa Wells.
Hey, you know something,
she does, like..
'...right around the bald spot.'
Aww, look!
I wore this when I was little!
How can you remember a dress you
wore when you were one year old?
Oh, well,
I don't remember it exactly
but my doll wore it
when I was five!
Joannie, all your dolls
wore were clown clothes.
- That was my doll's!
- 'It was not!'
Mary, your dolls
never wore anything.
You were always playing
doctor with them.
[laughing]
Aww, well, now Susan's the first
one to dress a real baby.
It's gonna be the best-dressed
baby in Sacramento.
Why do you keep calling her
"her" and "the baby"
I mean, is she
gonna get a name someday?
- We have named her.
- What?
- Sandy.
- Sandy.
Sandy, nice.
Whole name's Sandra Sue.
We named her after you.
Yeah?
We figured you really
deserve it.
Thank you. That's really nice.
- Well, that one worked.
- What worked?
Well, now they can be sure that
Abby's gonna babysit for them.
Oh!
And I'll keep granny company!
Granny?
Granny!
[theme music]
[music continues]
05x02 - And Baby Makes Nine pt. 2
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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.