04x04 - Promises, Promises

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♪ Here we are

Face to face ♪

♪ A couple

Of silver spoons ♪

♪ Hopin' to find

We're two of a kind ♪

♪ Makin' a go

Makin' it grow ♪

♪ Together ♪

♪ We're gonna find

Our way ♪

♪ Together ♪

♪ Takin' the time

Each day ♪

♪ To learn all about ♪

♪ Those things

You just can't buy ♪

♪ Two silver spoons

Together ♪

♪ You and I ♪

♪ We're gonna find

Our way ♪

♪ You and I together ♪

♪ We're gonna find

Our way ♪

♪ You and I together ♪

Rick!

Rick, dinner's

almost ready!

I made my

special lasagna!

RICKY:

I'm not eating

at home tonight.

You're not?

Why didn't

you tell me?

RICKY:

I just did!

Rick's not eating

at home tonight.

I heard.

I think maybe the whole

neighborhood heard.

You know, something's

going on with him.

What do you mean something?

He's almost never home.

When he is, he's always

on the telephone.

A teenager that's always

on the telephone.

How bizarre.

Well, it's

not just that.

Well, he's dressing

so well lately.

I haven't noticed

any difference.

EDWARD:

Whoa!

Very sharp.

Where you going?

Out. Bye.

Out where?

I'll be at burgers, okay?

See you.

[DOORBELL RINGS]

[SIGHS]

Kimberly!

Surprise!

You're not kidding.

This girl that's

kissing Rick--

Do we know her?

No, but I sure

hope Rick does.

Oops. Ha, ha.

I thought

we were alone.

[LAUGHS]

[CLEARS THROAT]

Dad, Kate...

This is Kimberly.

Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton.

Hi.

Hi.

Pleasure

to meet you.

Rick's told me

so much about you.

Yeah?

That Rick, he's a talker,

all right.

He hasn't even

mentioned me, has he?

Not by name.

Isn't that cute?

He's so shy.

I tell my parents

everything.

Everything?

I thought we were supposed

to meet at burgers.

I couldn't wait

to give you your present.

Happy anniversary.

Anniversary?

We met a

month ago today.

Hey.

Canned pudding.

Wow!

Canned pudding!

It's a sentimental

present.

We both met in

the school cafeteria.

We both reached for

the same pudding.

At the same time.

It was fate.

It was chocolate.

It was bigger

than both of you.

Um, Dad.

We were just about

to have dinner.

Would you like to join us?

Kate, I don't think--

I'd love to!

Great!

Maybe we should put this pudding

in the refrigerator.

A woman's work

is never done.

Ah, so young...

So wise.

So?

Why the big secret? Huh?

Why didn't you

tell the old man?

I don't know, I was afraid

you'd make fun of me.

Are you kidding?

I think it's great

you're a lady-k*ller.

Dad, would you

knock it off?

What did I say?

What, what?

[TRAIN HORN TOOTS]

You guys having a good time?

The best.

I love your house,

Mr. Stratton.

The train,

the little bridge,

the tunnel.

Which we went straight through

without stopping.

You guys ready for a knock-down,

drag-'em-out, Monopoly game?

Gee, um...

I think the kids have more

exciting things to do

than hang out

with the old folks.

Maybe you're right, ma.

You young 'uns,

you just go on

with your sparking.

Yeah.

[LAUGHS]

Your dad's

really funny.

Yeah. Hilarious.

I hope we see

Jenny and David.

I'm dying to see

the promise ring

he gave her last night.

Another guy

got promised?

They're dropping

like flies.

What's

a promise ring?

It's a way of showing the world

you really care for each other.

What do you promise?

Just that you'll

be together forever.

Or until you break up.

You see, whichever

comes first.

Oh. Like I.D. bracelets.

Yeah, I think they did that

years ago.

We'll see you later.

Bye!

Bye, thanks for dinner.

You're welcome.

Hey, Rick. Can I talk to you

for a minute?

Sure. I'll be right there.

Okay.

What's up?

Kimberly is a terrific girl.

Don't you think you guys

are moving a little fast?

What makes you say that?

She gave you a six-pack

of pudding.

Dad, when you've got it,

you've got it.

I don't want to see you

get in over your head.

Listen, I can handle it.

She's talking about

rings and promises.

Dad, I appreciate

what you're saying.

It's nice.

It's thoughtful.

In other words, "Butt out."

Dad, I don't

talk like that.

Well, see ya. Bye.

Bye, have a good time.

Rick used to tell me

everything.

Well, there are just some things

that sons don't tell their dad.

You didn't tell your father

about me for over a year.

My father's a meddler.

Maybe I should

call her parents.

Relax, it's all part

of growing up.

I remember my first love.

Kenan Pickering.

[SIGHS]

There's a musical name.

He used to carve

our initials in everything.

Desks, trees, pizzas.

So, what happened to you

and this mad initialer?

Well, there was this senior

named Frank Kincaid.

What, you just dropped

this Pickering guy?

No! I let him down easy.

Oh, easy for you, sure.

He had to go all over Columbus

scratching out your initials.

Poor guy, probably

felt hurt, rejected,

and locked himself

in his room for a month

listening to Frank Sinatra

torch songs.

Who ever did that?

Never mind.

I'm sorry you got hurt.

I just don't want to see

the same thing happen to Rick.

Oh, it won't.

He doesn't even know

who Frank Sinatra is.

[♪♪♪]

Well, did I pass

the parent test?

Um...

They loved me.

Did you leave them

any choice?

Kimberly,

Kimberly, look.

I got my promise ring.

It's beautiful!

Oh, I'm so happy!

Congratulations.

[GIRLS GASP AND CHUCKLE]

Hi.

Guess what I've got

in this pocket?

A pickle.

Wrong. Time's up.

The correct answer

is tickets to the Jets game

a week from Sunday.

Be there.

Sorry.

I've got plans.

Hey, why don't

you both come?

Let's all be there.

Thanks, but I can't.

We promised my parents

we'd go to the Metropolitan

to see

the Primitive Culture

exhibit.

But you can go.

I won't mind.

No, that's okay.

I can't wait to see

some primitive culture.

You want to see

primitive culture?

We'll take the subway.

[CLEARS THROAT]

No, thanks.

We're obviously dealing

with runaway hormones.

That was very sweet,

turning down a Jets game

to be with me...

And my parents.

Yeah.

What have I done?

[BALLAD PLAYING]

Come on, let's dance.

You'll feel better.

That's great, Jenny.

You must be so happy.

I think that's classy

of David, don't you?

[SIGHS]

It's no big deal.

David's been promised

three or four times.

You see, his dad owns

a jewelry store.

It's not a matter

of cost.

It's what it means.

It could be a cigar band.

That's a good thing to know.

Did you hear that Matt and Janie

are getting promised?

And they just met

two weeks ago.

One of the things I've liked

about our relationship

is how free and easygoing

it's been.

You're feeling pressured,

aren't you?

Well...

Look, I don't

want to do that.

Let's just drop the subject.

Okay, fine.

Unless you really

don't want to drop it.

No! No.

There are plenty

of other guys

who are willing

to move forward

and not drift apart.

Listen, we'll talk about it.

Why don't we do what

my grandfather does

before he makes any

major business decisions.

He makes a list

of pros and cons.

You're so romantic.

Hey, this is important.

I agree.

Do you have a pen?

Thanks.

Let's start

with the pros.

[SIGHS]

Well...

It would

make me happy.

I'm just kidding.

My happiness

isn't important.

That's right.

We've gotta try

and keep personal feelings

out of this.

[SIGHS]

Let's see. Um, it would save us

the hassle

of getting to know

someone new.

Yeah.

What else?

We'd always have

someone to talk to.

And count on.

And fight with.

And make up with.

What about the cons?

Well, um,

we wouldn't be able

to date other people.

Who wants to?

Not me.

What else?

Well, we can't go...

We...

Hmm.

I can't think

of anything either.

There must

be something.

There's got to be.

Kind of

scares you, huh?

If...

And I'm just saying "if"...

Say next Saturday I was

to buy a promise ring,

would you wear it?

Would I?

Oh, Rick,

I love you.

Yes! - .

That ties us up

to two games apiece.

The rubber match, huh?

I'm finally gonna b*at you.

And Elmer Fudd

will be President.

Hey. That could happen.

I'm pwoud and pwivileged

to be your Pwesident.

Come on! Quit stalling. Serve.

All right.

KIMBERLY: Surprise!

I hope I'm not

interrupting.

Not at all.

One-nothing.

Dad, that's not fair.

A sportsman wouldn't

count that point.

One-nothing.

Well, you've got company,

we'd better take this up later.

Hi, Kimberly.

Nice to see you.

How you doing?

You can imagine

how excited I am.

I can?

Yeah.

About tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

We're getting

the promise ring.

That's right.

He didn't tell you

that either.

That's...right.

Well, it's not a big deal.

[CLEARS THROAT]

It's a big deal to us.

But not to you.

Not compared to

the Louisiana Purchase,

but it's in this house,

it's pretty sizable.

Congratulations.

What do you get somebody

who just got promised?

A new car.

A used car?

No car.

Okay.

What?

What?

Nothing.

I was just looking.

Oh.

Hasn't the last week

been wonderful?

Yeah. It's been so...

Unlonely.

Next week

will be even better.

The pep rally, dinner

at grandmother's...

And don't forget

my brother's barbecue.

Again?

His kids just adore

their Uncle Rick.

Even Timmy,

the one who bites?

He was just happy

to see you.

[CLEARS THROAT]

Did you hear that Matt

took back his promise ring?

I know!

Janie was humiliated.

Everyone thinks

he's a scuzzo.

Oh. I don't pay attention

to gossip.

Hmm. Then you wouldn't

be interested

what the girls

in biology class

were saying about us.

Of course not.

What did they say?

We make

a perfect couple.

Are you as excited

about tomorrow as I am?

Hello!

Anybody home?

Hi. Just us.

The perfect couple.

Hello, Mrs. Stratton.

Just passing through.

[CHUCKLES]

That's okay.

I'm on my way out.

I need a new dress

for this special occasion.

Want to go shopping with me?

Oh, I'd like to, but it's

bad luck to see a dress

before you buy

a promise ring.

[CHUCKLES]

I'll miss you.

I'll be thinking of you

every single moment.

Ditto.

Special occasion?

Things are getting

pretty heavy.

Yeah. It's starting to have

a certain lead-like quality.

Oh?

No, I didn't mean that.

I-I guess I'm nervous about

getting promised tomorrow.

You're getting promised?

That's wonderful!

Yeah. Maybe.

Now, Kate, I know it's

a long time ago,

but, please, try to remember.

Did anybody

ever give you

one of those

I.D. bracelet things?

Yeah, there was a guy

who used to take me out

on his dinosaur.

His name was Gronk.

Kate, you're not that old.

What was it like?

Well, I was in love.

I couldn't imagine spending time

with anyone else.

Yeah. Kimberly's

got that one down.

I have a hunch you don't

feel the same way.

Of course I do.

I'd be crazy not to.

Kimberly's the best.

She's pretty, she's smart,

she laughs at my jokes.

She can leap tall buildings

in a single bound.

There's no need

to get upset.

I'm not upset.

I'm excited.

Whenever I talk about

Kimberly, I get excited.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Give her the ring...

Don't give her the ring.

Give her the ring...

Don't give her the ring.

Give her the ring.

Don't give her the ring.

Give her the ring...

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Come in.

What happened?

Did you blow up

a chicken?

What's up?

I just saw one of the greatest

films of the th century:

Road Gladiator.

Oh. You mean Part Two in -D?

Yeah. It's terrific.

The truck drives

right over your face.

I've been waiting

to see that movie

ever since Part One.

Why didn't you tell me

you were going?

We've been asking you to do

stuff, but you're always busy.

That's not true...

Totally.

I think it's great. I can hardly

wait to get so busy with a girl

that I can't see you.

My life is not all Kimberly.

I'm not with her now.

[TELEPHONE RINGS]

Hello.

Oh, hi...

Kimberly.

Blue, green--

You look great in any color.

I can't say it now.

He loves you!

Hi, Dad.

Hey.

What are you doing?

Carving.

Do you mind if I watch?

Slow night?

Yeah, sort of.

Something wrong?

You'll just kid me about it.

No, I won't.

It's about Kimberly.

Ah...

Trouble in paradise?

You see? I knew it.

Wait a minute, Rick.

Wait. I'm sorry.

I'm glad you want

to talk to me about Kimberly.

If I tell you,

promise not to say,

"I told you so"?

I'd never say that.

[SIGHS]

I think I may have

gotten in over my head.

I was afraid

that would happen.

Dad!

I didn't say,

"I told you so."

Okay. I'm sorry...

Again.

Tell me about Kimberly.

It's just that

I'm feeling...

I don't know. It's just so...

Complicated?

Exactly.

I thought dealing

with girls would get easier.

You were way off

on that one.

Kimberly's

terrific, Dad,

but every time I'm with her,

I feel like I'm suffocating.

Maybe you shouldn't

get promised yet.

But it would

make her so happy.

You see, I've promised

to get promised.

Everybody is expecting us

to do it.

Who's everybody?

Everybody!

Mike, Sonja,

Scott, Dawn...

Not to mention all the girls

in biology class.

Who are you doing

this for, you or them?

For me...

For us...

For them.

I don't know anymore.

Everybody says we're

so perfect for each other.

What do you say?

I say I'm beginning

to understand

why so many poets

jumped off buildings.

You see, Dad,

I like Kimberly a lot,

and I don't want to lose her.

But if I back out now,

she'll hate me forever.

She'll tell the whole school

I'm a scuzzo.

I thought you said

your whole relationship

was based on honesty

and openness.

But that's when things

were going good.

I know what I'll do--

I'll write her a letter.

Okay, okay.

I'll tell her...

In person.

Good.

My masterpiece.

Isn't there an R

in Edward?

[♪♪♪]

Rick.

Oh, hi. Heh.

Just daydreaming

about us.

Look.

Notice anything

different?

Your nails turned pink.

My mom treated me to a manicure

for the big event.

This shade will go with

whatever stone we choose.

Don't you?

Uh, Kimberly...

Yes, Rick?

How about

something to eat?

Aren't we going

to the jeweler's now?

Well, I thought it would be

better if we had lunch first.

You're nervous.

You always tear up napkins

when you're nervous.

I do?

I know you so well.

You know me, all right.

I should.

We've been together

for five weeks.

Those five weeks

have been so...

chock-full.

Something's wrong.

[CLEARS THROAT]

I want you to know

that I care for you a lot.

I think you're

the greatest, and...

We're not

getting promised.

Please...

Try to understand.

It's me, isn't it?

[SOBBING]

Listen. Forget

what I just said, okay?

Let's march down

to the jewelry store

and buy the biggest promise ring

I can afford.

You mean it?

Sure I do.

No. I don't want

the promise ring.

Sure you do.

Just because something stupid

fell out of my mouth, doesn't

mean we have to ruin everything.

It wasn't stupid.

It was brave.

It was?

That's one of the reasons

I like you.

If we got promised,

and you really didn't want to,

it would have been

much worse later.

Not that it's great now.

You mean you understand?

[EXHALES]

She understands!

Uh, man,

you're terrific.

I know.

So, what do we do now?

I don't know.

Well, since we're not

getting the ring,

we don't have to spend

the afternoon together.

No. I guess we don't.

So, uh,

I'll see you later.

Yeah... Later.

Listen, do you want

to go see a movie?

I'd love to.

How about

Road Gladiator?

I already saw it.

You're kidding!

It's fantastic.

This truck drives

right over your face!

Yeah. I heard.

I heard.

[♪♪♪]