"So, even though he wanted to do a lot as President, "he d*ed of pneumonia after only 32 days.
"So, we can all learn from William Henry Harrison
"to wear our coats and wash our hands, so we have better immune systems.
"The end."
Good job, Annie.
Okay, Annie B., your turn.
You sure there's time? l don't wanna keep anyone from vacation.
Just get up here.
Where's your essay? Up here.
And it's more of a performance piece.
Here we go.
My president is Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
He was elected in 1932, when almost everyone was poor.
So, pretty much just like now, but without the lnternet.
Everyone except the front row, you be the poor people.
You're hungry and mad. So, growl and stomp your feet.
Front row, good news, you're the rich people.
Laugh and clap like you're better than everybody.
But FDR didn't like it that everyone was poor, so, he gave them all jobs.
He called it the New Deal.
Work hard, and you get rich.
So, when l tap you, you're rich.
He had people build roads and got paid.
Cut down trees and got paid.
Made it easy to buy a house, go to college.
Soon, the whole country was happy.
But don't worry, rich people.
You're still better than everyone because you get even richer!
Good job, Annie. Have a good vacation, everyone!
You gonna make it in time? l always do.
We'll cover for you. Good luck. Luck's for suckers.
Tomorrow To-To-Tomorrow To-Tomorrow It's the hard-knock life for us
Excuse me! Do you have any time left? l have about 10 minutes. l'll return it for you. Really?
Promise.
Thanks!
Stand clear of the closing doors, please.
I think I'm gonna like it I'm sure I'm gonna like it I think I'm gonna like it here Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.
Light it up!
How many of you guys want some free Stacks phones, huh? l can't hear you!
Any reservations for Bennett?
Honey, l told you. lf anyone l think could even remotely be your parents walk in, l'm gonna let you know. And l mean remotely.
Name's Bennett, Senate, Pomegranate, black, white, other. l'll let you know. l'm guessing you're gonna wait anyway. Yep.
Get your free Stacks phone. Never drop a call.
Thanks, thanks. Cool.
Free Stacks phone. Okay?
Thank you. Thank you. All right.
And there we are, ma'am. Free Stacks phone. Never drop a call. l'm totally gonna vote for you for mayor now.
Yeah, well, you know what? This isn't a campaign event.
But l would totally love that.
Okay, that's it. We're done. Thanks.
Hose me down. l feel like l'm on fire. Yeah.
You should clean your tongue.
You kissed a few babies. You don't want to catch colic.
You know what? You're right. Will!
You shake 500 hands, and you tell me how you feel, huh?
Feel like a zookeeper.
Marry me, Will! Okay, sure.
Sorry. lt's okay. l just come for the cannoli. l'll see you next Friday? You know it.
Hey, girl. How'd it go? Nah.
Can l? Sure.
As long as you give those to my lady.
Thanks.
Freeze! l said freeze, you little rat. l know you heard me.
Get over here.
These are from Lou.
They look like they're from Lou. l'll tell him you loved them.
You think the world wants a smart-mouthed little girl?
No, they don't, or you wouldn't be here.
And the only reason you are here is because l get $157 a week from the state.
Which, believe me, is not worth it. l should put a leash on you, you little...
You're so pretty. l used to be a bright star. l was in the biggest band in the world, C+C Music Factory.
About to go on Arsenio Hall Show.
September 16th, 1 991.
But l was too good for them! Fired me right before l went out on stage.
You have a very pretty voice. l will die with that secret!
Hey, you little monster, l wasn't done with you! Get back here! l haven't told you how l was almost one of Hootie's Blowfish.
How did l get here?
Did you find them? Nah, but it's okay.
So sorry. Sorry, Annie.
The witch will hear us.
They're never gonna be at that restaurant. Be quiet, Pepper. Yes, they are.
You be quiet, lsabella.
Annie's never gonna find her family. None of us are.
Don't say that. Don't listen to her, Mia.
You're gonna get adopted. l promise.
You keep saying that. l'm almost 13. No one wants a teenager.
Yes, they do. We all have families somewhere.
Can you read your note again? Okay.
Oh, God. For the millionth time?
Yeah, read it, Annie. But quietly.
They went to Domani's, ordered two cannolis, and wrote me this note.
"Please take care of our baby. Her name's Annie.
"We'll be back to get her soon.
"There's half a locket around her neck, and we have the other half, "so when we come for her, you'll know that she's our girl."
Can l see it?
They're gonna come back for all of us. l promise.
Maybe far away Or maybe real nearby He may be pouring her coffee She may be straightening his tie!
Maybe in a house All hidden by a hill She's sitting playing piano He's sitting paying a bill!
Betcha they're young Betcha they're smart Bet they collect things Like ashtrays, and art!
Betcha they're good Why shouldn't they be?
Their one mistake Was giving up me!
So maybe now it's time And maybe when I wake They'll be there calling me "baby"
Maybe
Betcha he reads Betcha he reads...
Betcha she sews Betcha she sews...
Maybe she's made me A closet of clothes!
Maybe they're strict As straight as a line Don't really care As long as they're mine
So maybe now this prayer's Maybe now this prayer...
The last one of its kind Won't you please come get your "Baby"
Maybe
Wake up! Wake up, rats. Get out of bed! lt's so early. And it's Saturday.
Thanks for the time and date. Now, over to Stormy for the weather. lt's raining!
The city called. They're coming to inspect. You gotta go and clean this whole place up!
Aren't they supposed to give a couple days' notice?
Aren't l supposed to be married to George Clooney?
Get out of bed and start cleaning!
Who's George Clooney?
Exactly, girlfriend. Exactly.
No breakfast until this place is spotless! l hate her so much.
And if you find any loose change over a nickel, it's mine. l was having the best dream. l was ice-skating on real, live ice.
Save your dreams for good stuff. Like shopping with an unlimited credit card.
Or swimming in candy.
Or flying to the moon in a rocket ship. All things that will never happen.
Now, clean like your life depends on it. 'Cause it does!
lt's the hard-knock life.
Wait. What does "hard-knock life" mean? lt means our life sucks.
Then, yeah.
It's the hard-knock life for us!
'Steada treated We get tricked!
'Steada kisses We get kicked!
It's the hard-knock life Less singing and more cleaning!
And make sure my bathroom shines!
But don't touch my medicine cabinet!
It's the hard-knock life for us!
'Steada treated We get tricked!
'Steada kisses We get kicked!
It's the hard-knock life
Don't it feel like the wind is always howling?
Don't it seem like there's never any light?
Once a day don't you wanna throw the towel in?
It's easier than puttin' up a fight No one's there when your dreams at night get creepy!
No one cares if you grow or if you shrink!
Empty belly life!
Rotten smelly life!
Full of sorrow life!
No tomorrow life!
Santa Claus we never see Santa Claus What's that? Who's he?
No one cares for you a bit When you're a foster kid!
It's the hard-knock life!
"Make my bathroom shine! But don't touch my medicine cabinet!"
Good one, Mia.
It's the hard-knock life for us Yank the whiskers from her chin It's the hard-knock life for us Jab her with a safety pin
'Steada treated, we get tricked Send her to the loony bin
'Steada kisses, we get kicked
l'm so sorry!
Toss me the broom! lncoming.
Plastic!
Paper! Can!
It's the hard-knock life for us Yank the whiskers from her chin It's the hard-knock life for us Jab her with a safety pin No one cares for you a bit Send her to the loony bin When you're a foster kid!
It's the hard-knock life l said no singing and dancing!
It's the hard-knock life
The inspector's here. Here, read a book. Braid her hair. Blow on this.
Put this together. lt's a kitty cat.
What should l do? Pray. l've tried. lt hasn't worked yet.
Okay. Showtime! You guys, act well cared-for.
We love you, Miss Hannigan!
Take it down a thousand. Nobody's gonna believe that.
Get under here.
Well, hello there.
Are you Colleen Hannigan?
My maiden name. But l'm not married to it, if you know what l mean.
No. Come on in. The girls are just recreating.
Should we start here in the bathroom? Why, Mr. lnspector, how forward you are.
But l'm right behind you.
What? What?
No, l'm asking you. This way.
Wait, what?
Your arms are so strong!
The dude dropped this.
This has all of our information.
Really? You're kidding.
Damn. l've been in a lot of homes. This says l've been in millions.
That's your Social Security number, dummy.
What's a scoso curcurity m*rder? lt's what the government uses to keep track of us.
Wait. This is what l need to get my records. And find my parents. l'll copy it down. Plan your exit.
Okay.
You know, people come for the bathroom, but they stay for the bedroom.
What? You know it.
Can l go to the library to study?
Can we talk about this after the handsome inspector with no wedding ring is gone?
Okay.
Can l have some floss? l think l have some nutritious breakfast stuck in my teeth.
What?
Pretty sure l saw some in the medicine cabinet.
Right there?
You know, l just remembered. We're out of floss.
Maybe you wanna pick some up on your way to the library.
Thank you, Miss Hannigan.
Bye, Mr. lnspector. Bye, now.
Seems like a great kid.
Yeah, she seems great.
l know that run. How much you need, mija?
$43.55.
By when? Now?
Go rob Bank of America. Here, l'll loan you my mask. l'll work for it. Please, Lou.
That face.
Take the expired drinks from the cooler. Go ahead.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Whoa, what are you doing, girl?
This ain't no Whole Foods. Don't throw them out. Change the date.
I believe in hard work. I don't just settle for "okay."
"Great" is all I know.
I built my company to be a worldwide leader.
And that's what I wanna do with the city. I wanna make it great again.
You're 20 points down in the polls.
You've got billions to spend and it's not working.
How are you gonna change people's minds?
Everybody wants to count my money.
4.3 billion.
You know, l have feelings. And l feel for people that are out there...
Baba Booey! Baba Booey! Yes. See.
That's probably one of my satisfied customers right there.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God. This is terrible.
Do you really think a businessman can run the city?
At Stacks Mobile, l made a cell network that never drops a call.
As mayor, l'm gonna make a government that never drops a citizen.
Yeah, as long as those citizens live below 96th Street.
You're lucky you can't vote yet, mija. Politicians are all liars.
What dates should l change these to?
One week for the milk. Two weeks for the juice.
You need to smile more. You only smiled four times. ls that right? Really?
Voters respond 23% more favorably to full-teeth smiles.
Yeah. How about thumbs up, huh?
Sixteen percent better if you give them a single.
Thirty-eight percent if you sh**t them the double.
Why do l get the feeling like l'm wasting my time here? Am l gonna win, or not?
'Cause this seems like a waste of time. You hired me to win. You're gonna win.
Put this on. Why? l'm already dressed.
How you doing? Here.
Whoa, l gotta feed the hobos?
Don't say "hobos." Say "bums."
For some crazy reason, everybody thinks you're a rich elitist that can't relate to regular people.
So, the girl from Oxford is trying to tell me how to keep it real. l'm telling you if you want a chance at this, you're gonna have to remember where you came from.
Okay, Gatsby?
Compliment them on the food, but not too much. l ain't eating this food. You're gonna eat the food.
And you're gonna like it, but you're not gonna love it, okay?
We don't want to seem like we're pandering. l don't eat hobo food. All right. That's good.
How we doing, folks? Starving?
How do you sleep at night?
Silk sheets and Ambien.
Look at all these handsome faces!
There you go. All right.
And here we go. God bless.
Bet you never had mashed potatoes, Mr. Stacks.
Are you kidding me?
Why, my grandmother made some of the best mashed potatoes in Queens.
You know, that's where l'm from. Born and raised.
On the playground's where l spent most of my days.
And look at this. lt's not amazing, but it ain't terrible. Look at this.
Went down the wrong pipe.
This is disgusting.
Look, it's terrible.
Oh, God. You're a child.
Well, how do you guys think that went?
Nash, you saw it. Would you vote for me if you didn't work for me?
No, sir.
Thank you for your honesty. You're fired.
That didn't take long.
And there are already parodies.
Mashed potatoes Mashed potatoes Mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes In Queens See, this is why China's winning. Not really.
Maybe this is a blessing in disguise.
Just because you can run for mayor, doesn't mean that you should.
We already discussed this is great for my profile. lt's going to grow the company.
Plus, the city needs me.
All right. Take it easy, Batman.
You let all your employees talk to you like this?
The ones that make me billions, l do.
You make me mayor, you can say anything you want.
Hey!
Oh, no. Not again.
Nash. Why we stopping?
Sorry, Mr. Stacks. l'll fix it.
Next! l'd like to get my records please.
You'll need DOH form number 4380...
.7-8.
And $43 and... 55 cents.
And an application signed by a parent or a...
Guardian. Bam.
lt's all there.
Are you going to stare at me the whole time?
Sorry.
Next! Can you read it? l'm too nervous.
"Annie Bennett. Abandoned outside 26th Precinct.
"Age estimate at time of abandonment, four years.
"Placed in state foster care. No further data."
What does "no further data" mean?
That's all there is to know about you. Sorry, honey. lt's okay. l'll figure it out.
The sun'll come out tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow There'll be sun Just thinkin' about tomorrow Clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow
'Til there's none When I'm stuck with a day That's gray, and lonely I just stick out my chin and grin And say, oh Faster, Daddy!
The sun'll come out tomorrow So you gotta hang on 'til tomorrow Come what may Tomorrow, tomorrow I love you, tomorrow You're always a day away!
When I'm stuck with a day That's gray, and lonely I just stick out my chin and grin And say, oh The sun'll come out tomorrow So you gotta hang on 'til tomorrow Come what may Tomorrow, tomorrow I love you, tomorrow You're always a day away!
Tomorrow, tomorrow I love you, tomorrow You're always a day Away!
Get it! Get it!
Come on! Hey!
Throw something at it!
Throw the can!
Hey! Stop! Mind your own business!
What's going on? l don't know. l'm not a chemist.
Jimmy Neutron here had me throw this experimental engine in. lt shows that he cares about the environment.
You know, that he's forward-thinking.
Oh, great. Here they come with the pictures. We gotta distract her. Something whimsical.
Let's get into a leaf fight!
Ma'am.
Okay, okay. l'm gonna call a car.
Hey! l'm gonna go walk.
What?
Where's he going? l wanna be alone.
We don't really have time. l know how to walk down the street! l'll text you directions!
Don't need them.
This is all your fault. Take it easy, pantsuit.
And, you... l'm sorry.
Hey, Stacks! Your phone bill's k*lling me, bro!
Get it! l told you to stop!
Try to hit it!
Leave it alone!
Hey!
All right, kick it! Kick it! Stop!
Leave it alone! See how scared it is!
Leave it...
Watch where you're going, kid! Are you okay?
Let's get out of here! You could've got run over.
Sorry. Don't be sorry. You be careful.
Why're you running? Gets me to places quicker.
Little kids. Kids with germs.
How was the library?
Educational.
Well, l have some more education for you. l told the inspector l don't wanna foster you anymore.
As of next week, you're somebody else's problem.
Did they say who?
Not a who, sweetie. A what.
Group home.
Okay.
Maybe that'll teach you to stop running your mouth.
So, where are we with our new phones?
Well, we've got the battery up to 150 hours. That's not a week. l said l need the charge to last a week, Grace. Specifically.
At the moment, unfortunately, the phone is burning up in people's hands.
What?
That's what I told Mom. And she says to me, she...
You b*rned me!
Don't worry. She signed a waiver.
You b*rned me!
What up, Guy-O?
You're up. Five points in the polls.
Really? They liked that he vomited on a homeless man?
No, Grace. They liked the fact that he saved a little girl from getting hit by a van.
Some guy recorded it, put it on the Internet. Check it out.
"I'm a little girl who doesn't see where I'm going.
"Well, look! I bumped into the future mayor of New York who just saved my life!"
This is fantastic, Will.
I'm telling you. It's the most human thing you've done this entire campaign, all due respect. None taken.
You didn't tell me you saved a little girl. You didn't tell me anything.
Like Batman.
Hey, listen to me. You gotta capitalize on this.
Of course we do. You invite her to lunch.
No. See how she's doing.
Snap a few pics. The press'll eat this up.
Do we know who she is? That's the best part.
She's a foster kid from Harlem.
Did you hear what I said? Foster kid! Harlem!
Your undereye vein is bulging.
I'm gonna go get her. No. l'm gonna let Grace go get her.
What? Why? What? That's a terrible idea!
Do you actually want 5-hour ENERGY to go over there and scare this little child? l don't even know what this is about. Grace, please. For me, Grace. Please.
Thank you. Will, let me go to Harlem.
Please. Don't send her. They will whoop your ass in Harlem.
Don't shut me off. Thank you.
Don't shut me off!
Yeah. ls that Colleen Hannigan?
l was wanting to talk to you about a girl in your care.
Annie.
l work for William Stacks and he would love to take Annie out for lunch.
Why?
They ran into each other yesterday. She didn't tell you?
No.
We didn't have a chance to have our girl-talk jawbone last night.
Annie!
So you said he ran into her?
'Cause l noticed that her neck did seem a little whiplash-y.
We are happy to make a donation to the charity of your choice.
Gosh! There's so many to choose from.
There is. Let's see, Save the Whales, of course.
And Clean Water, but you can't have whales without water.
Gosh. You know what? Just make it out to "cash." l'll divvy it up.
Perfect. Annie!
You know, she's such an angel.
We don't inherit the Earth, we borrow it from our children. lt's a lovely sentiment.
There she is.
Hi, Annie. l'm Grace. l work for Mr. Stacks, the gentleman that you ran into yesterday.
He'd like to invite you to lunch. l promise we won't keep you long.
You can keep me as long as you want.
No way! ls this for real?
This car's as big as a subway! You're so lucky! lt's incredible.
Oh, my gosh. l want that! Oh, my gosh!
Help yourself to whatever you want.
No way. Really?
Sure.
Give me this! Give me this! l want this! Oh, my God! l want that one! l want that! This is crazy! My God!
Kids love candy, huh?
Hey, Annie! Maybe l should come with you and make sure that everything's USDA Grade A awesome, huh? l'm good. Thanks.
Bye, Annie!
Bye! Later.
Thanks! Oh, my gosh.
Hey, gorgeous!
How does it feel to have a famous kid?
What are you talking about? lt's Annie!
Your Annie!
Hey, you wanna go out tonight? l got my dance pants on. l haven't hit that rock bottom yet. l love it when you throw me shade!
Here, Lou. lt's okay. She likes me.
Oh, my God, this is so good.
Mr. Stacks would like to take some pictures with you, if that's all right. l guess so. Why? People wanna know that you're okay.
What people? Everybody who saw that.
My hair's gigantic.
We can listen to whatever you like. Can you put on talk radio?
Are you sure you don't wanna listen to music? l love talk radio. lt calms me.
So do l. l loved it when l was a little girl. l used to think that they were all my friends.
Sorry, that sounded very sad. Sorry. l have a lot of friends, so don't worry about me. l mean, so l work a lot. l do. And l could have some more friends.
But how many friends do you really need? l mean, if you were my parents asking me, "Are you fulfilled and are you happy, Grace?"
That's a whole different conversation, right?
But we're not having that conversation.
And, frankly, it's really not your position to ask me that at all. So...
Okay.
There she is. Our own Little Orphan Annie.
Foster kid.
She's here.
Hey, this is the one, right? All right. Let's get this.
Slow your roll.
Excuse me? Can we eat first? lt was a long drive.
Yeah, yeah. Go, go.
Yeah, yeah, sure. Let's eat. We got time for that.
All right.
So, how are you feeling from yesterday?
So, what's the hustle?
What makes you think there's a hustle? There's no hustle.
Come on, come on.
l'm 10. l'm not an idiot. l never said you were... an idiot. Or 10.
Truth of the matter is, l don't know how old you are.
Ten. Well, now we know that you're not an idiot.
But there are a lot of people out there that are and when they saw that photo of us, they thought that l would make a great mayor.
Why?
Why? Because l'm a... l'm a rich guy. l saved an orphan. l'm not an orphan, l'm a foster kid.
And you didn't save me. l didn't save you? l didn't just push you out of the way of a van?
Why don't l call that van back and have him finish up what he...
You know what?
The more we're seen together, the better it is for my campaign.
Wait. That's how a mayor gets elected? Yes. lnsane, isn't it? l bet if l moved in with you, you'd become president.
Move in with me?
This is not that kind of party.
That's it. That's it. That's it.
l think he wants to tell you something.
Actually, that's not a bad idea. Annie coming to live with you.
What? What?
From what l understand, it's very crowded where you live.
How'd you like some more space? ls that something that you might like?
Living with the richest guy in the world? Yeah, that's something l might like.
Great. Perfect. Guy. What are you talking about?
Listen to me. lt'll only be for a few weeks.
Then she'll go back to wherever she came from.
Taking in a foster kid, that's an a*t*matic 15 point jump in the polls.
Guaranteed. You want me to play Daddy? lt's easy. All l need is a bed and meals. You don't have to do anything else.
And you get $157 a week.
Do l look like l need $157 a week?
Everybody needs an extra $157 a week.
You're not really thinking about doing this?
You want photos, right? l'm sure there's easier ways to get photos. Not with me in them.
Smile.
Mr. Stacks!
Are you really doing this? Yeah, won't even know she's there. lt's like having a turtle. l wonder if she has her sh*ts.
How was your lunch? What's your name?
Her name is Annie, and she'll be staying with Mr. Stacks for awhile.
He's going to adopt you?
No, no, no. l have parents. This is just temporary. lf he gets approved.
What now? Next. l need a temporary guardian approval, please.
There is a six-week waiting period and you need form NYS 84-...
Sweet Lord.
Hi.
Bam.
You know, l don't normally do the site visits, but l've taken such a liking to young Annie. l forget sometimes, you know, why l got into this. lt's for my files.
So, does the guardian have "adequate income to provide basic shelter"?
l'm just gonna go ahead and check that box.
Come on in.
...about $95 per share in cash and stock.
...detonated an expl*sive while fire...
Whoa. Oh, yeah, whoa.
Hey, is there a co-temporary guardian?
No. Would you like a co-temporary guardian?
Why don't l take these guys on a tour, and you can get back to work.
Best idea of the day. l'll come with you.
Will. Will, Will!
Okay, so the state says that you must have at least one water source in...
Check.
And a window that's... Okay.
And then at least one chair per 10 persons.
And l think the Starship Enterprise is gonna count. l'm gonna check that box.
How does it do this? lt's a smart house.
So, it recognizes your voice and then adjusts itself accordingly. lt's like a friend. l consider it a friend. But l have real friends that aren't robots.
Let's forget this conversation and the previous conversation and start afresh.
Got that? Great. l'm gonna record your voice now, Annie, and it'll be in the system.
So, just say something into this.
What should l say? Anything. l think l'm gonna like it here.
Got it.
Great. lt's all yours.
Have a go. And l'll be back.
Ma'am?
Excuse me. You are not allowed to go in there.
This is very nice. Are those halogen bulbs?
Ma'am. This sink is bigger than my entire country.
l think l'm gonna like it here.
I think I'm gonna like it I'm sure I'm gonna like it I think I'm gonna like it here So, think it and it shall appear I think I'm gonna like it here Because it knows just what you wanna see Wait, I think it and it comes to me?
Here's something grand for you to play
Wait, I couldn't do that yesterday
I think I'm gonna like it here It's very hard not to, my dear Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here I think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here Look! lt knows the temp you're comfy in.
That's great. Can it teach me to swim?
We'll get a coach, no need to fear.
I think I'm gonna like it here The water's cold!
Everything you've ever dreamed Is at your fingertips And if you haven't dreamed it yet Add it to your wish list
ls this Mr. Stacks' room?
No, Annie, this is your room.
Sweet Lord.
I think I'm gonna like it I know I'm gonna like it I know you're gonna like it Damn right, you're gonna like it I think I'm gonna like it here!
Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here I think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes, I think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here Think I'm gonna like it here Yes, yes!
The closet was so big, l thought it was the living room.
Really? How big was the living room? l thought it was Connecticut. Oh, my gosh. ls he nice? l think so.
He just doesn't know it yet.
We're gonna miss you, Annie. l'm not. Finally can get a little space in here.
Well, whenever you miss me, all you gotta do is call.
Bam, bam. What? Are you serious?
Bam. Stacks phones?
Even one for you, Pepper. l know you're gonna miss me. Bam.
No case, huh? This is janky.
Hey, Mr. Will Stacks.
Or should l say Soon-To-Be-Mr.-Mayor?
No, thank you. We're just waiting on someone. l'm not looking for temporary companionship.
Not judging you.
God has a path for us all.
Your path should be away from the car. What?
Ma'am, wanna move away from the car, please?
How dare you...
Oh, really, you're gonna spray me?
You think you're better than me? ls that what it is? You think you're better than me? l do. l do think l'm better than you.
Hey, Miss Hannigan. What? l just wanna thank you for everything you've done for me.
You think your life is a fairy tale? There is no happily ever after.
And the worst thing is to get a little taste of something good 'cause it never lasts.
And then all you can taste from then on out is not that taste.
Just let her talk when she gets like this, remember?
Shut up!
Colleen Hannigan! H-b*mb! Like me on Facebook! l don't like you in Harlem. Why would l like you on Facebook?
Come on, rats, let's go! lnside! Bye, Annie.
Bye.
What was that? Don't worry about it.
All right, Nash, we can take off. l can't, there's a truck.
Bogey on your left, Nash, bogey on your left. Steady.
No, thank you. l'm not looking for companionship.
What is it with this neighborhood? No, that's Lou.
You know her name? lt's a he.
Hey, girl. Hey. l got you something.
No, thanks. Those things are evil. They steal your private information so that big business can spy on you and crush your soul.
Really? l'm happy for you though, mija.
Getting off the block. Take care. Bye, Lou.
Stay warm, Mr. Stacks.
Sorry. He just doesn't like you.
A lot of people don't like me. That's why we're doing this.
Don't worry, l got a game face.
Let's take some photos.
My opponent wants to be mayor for two reasons.
To feed his ego, and bolster his business interests.
And now he coincidentally takes in a foster kid? Come on.
Don't pee in my ear and tell me it's hot rain.
Are you saying Annie is a political move?
I'm surprised he hasn't gotten a dog yet.
Are you sure l can have one?
No. Yes.
Look, kids love dogs. Come on, they see them on the street and they all go...
Am l right? Hello.
You know, women do the same thing. Hello.
Hello.
What about that one?
She was separated from her pack too early. She just needs a little love.
Don't pick that one, it's licking its own hoo-hah.
Hey, girl, we found each other. l'll never leave you again, l promise.
Annie, what are you gonna name it?
She's like a hurricane.
Sandy. Her name's gonna be Sandy.
l told you.
Annie, will you take a picture with us? Sure.
Thanks, Annie.
She really likes you.
Look.
Hey.
Something wrong?
Couldn't sleep. So quiet up here.
What you doing? l'm working.
This late? Always.
When do you have fun? This is fun. l haven't been to Disneyland, but l don't think they have a paperwork ride.
Look, if you're hungry, there's not a lot of food here. Only takeout.
Fridge.
Cool.
Knock yourself out.
You don't have a cook? Or like a million servants?
Nope, l don't. l like to be alone.
So why do you need all this space?
'Cause l like to be alone with a lot of space.
Look, l think people surround themselves with other people just so they can feel loved. l don't believe in that. l believe the people that actually love you, you can count them on one hand.
You know you're making a fist.
Whatever.
Where are your people?
Wow, you ask a lot of questions, little one. My people aren't around.
You don't want new ones? l'm good.
You know what? l am hungry. l can make a meal out of anything. Pick five ingredients. l don't want to. Come on, this'll be fun.
Annie, listen, l don't have time... Not work, but almost as fun.
All right. Fusilli, pancetta, steak, pomegranate, truffle, sun-dried tomatoes. l've only heard of two of those things. Google it.
Okay, where are your pots and pans? Pots and pans.
l know.
Cool. Cool.
Put some in there.
Put in some carrot? You're not gonna chop that carrot?
You lactose-intolerant? l'm kid-intolerant.
How's your cholesterol? lt's good right now. l'm gonna go downstairs and get some supplies. See you later.
Orange you glad l'm back?
The sixth ingredient is my jokes.
Order up.
Are we really doing this? Cheers.
You gotta be kidding me.
Sorry, it's gross.
But you gotta learn to stop spitting. You're not a camel.
Guy has this crazy idea that l should take you to a movie premiere tomorrow night.
A movie premiere?
Yes.
Can l bring my friends? There's more of you?
More photos. Click, click.
All right. More photos.
More photos. lt's worse the second time. Yeah.
This is kind of like a bunk bed.
Morning, Annie. Good morning, Nash. l know this sounds crazy, but do you guys spy on people with your phones?
Why? l really need to find some people.
Come with me.
Come on, you got it. There you go.
Stacks Mobile Control Center.
We can trace every call, every data transmission made on every carrier over the past 20 years.
Whoa.
People shouldn't be scared of governments.
They should be scared of cell phone companies.
Check for Bennett. Checking.
That's a lot of Bennetts.
Can you please go back six years?
Around the 26th Precinct. lt'll take a bit, but we'll let you know.
Thanks.
Oh, my God!
Did Hannigan catch you?
No, she's passed out.
Things that make you go glug-glug.
Mr. Stacks, who are you wearing?
Armani.
Annie, who are you wearing?
This is my friend lsabella's, and this l think l found somewhere.
Annie, how'd you like the French toast you had for breakfast this morning?
Wait. How'd you know that?
l started you a Twitter account. 1.3 million followers so far.
You get it? "4realz."
Because she's "for reals."
All right. You get it, right?
Hey! Stacks Phones! Never drop a call.
And vote for me, too.
Things happen for a reason.
Says the boy who doesn't have to go home to the moon every night.
Then don't go.
You know it's not my choice.
What the hell is happening?
Her moon tears are running out. Of course they are.
Then I'll make it my choice.
Did you just grab yourself?
You're buzzing.
It's your phone.
Hey, it's one of our phones.
It's time.
That cost us $500,000. What?
Product placement. lt's the only thing that's keeping the movie business afloat.
Execute your orders and return to the queendom.
You succeed, and your mother will be set free.
If not...
We are ready down there.
Once the moon sets, we will att*ck.
Thanks, Sakana.
What is going on?
The fish are going to att*ck the moon. But they should att*ck already.
There's not gonna be enough time for Kyle and Saffron to get away from the Luna Monsters.
att*ck, Sakana, att*ck!
Quiet.
Sakana, Sakana!
Sakana!
Sit down. l can't believe Sakana told on them.
Of course you can. You can't trust the fish people. Gwarklark warned them. l think she was bluffing.
Nah, it was a warning. They come back in the next movie.
There's a next movie? There're four more.
Shut up!
Whoa! Cool!
l gotta get back to work.
You can't stay for the party?
No. l haven't worked in two hours and three of my men think l'm dead. l'm alive.
You've worked enough. lf your building gets any taller it's gonna hit the sun.
You got this crazy way of turning a no into a yes.
How do you do that? l think when people say no, they're just really scared of saying yes.
Well, l'm not scared. No!
Please! No!
Please. Yes.
Yes! Come on!
Listen. l don't know.
Well, okay. This is amazing.
Mr. Stacks! Will! l can't believe how long you've been here.
We're gonna be late for the Jets-Giants game. You're doing the ceremonial coin flip.
And remember, they're both New York teams, so, heads or tails, you gotta be equally happy and sad.
You're right.
You go, l'll stay here with the kids.
You sure? Yeah.
All right, come on, let's go.
What is that?
Look, Tessie!
Can we make one more stop?
Sure. Don't wake up Hannigan.
Bye! Bye, girls!
You come here every Friday? lt's the only day they serve cannoli.
And that's all you've got to go on?
Do you think you'll remember what they look like? l think l'll just know.
What are you doing still up?
Where did you get all of this stuff?
Where'd you get it? Where'd you get it?
We went with Annie to the movies, and we got candy and soda, and we went ice skating, and Mr. Stacks is so cool, and l got fish earrings.
Nice, Tessie. l can't keep a secret. l got fish earrings.
Pack it up. lt's going back.
Why? Because you don't deserve it.
Yes, we do. lt's from our friend.
She's not your friend. And neither is Mr. Stacks.
They're all just a bunch of parasites who suck the life out of you and move on once you're not the shiny new object in the Factory anymore.
You're being mean. l'm being educational!
Now pack it up! You look ridiculous.
l didn't fall.
...reptile in the bathtub.
Mama.
Little girls, little girls Everywhere I turn I can see them
Little girls, little girls Night and day I eat, sleep and breathe them Get out of here!
I should be anywhere but here Private planes, on the stage or MTV But I find myself here at the snot house Little shoes, little socks Please k*ll me. l'm serious, please k*ll me. l'm not singing, l'm asking.
Locked in a cage with all the rats I've slipped through the cracks And now I'm stuck with the scraps And I can't seem to find my way back Get me out, get me out of here Oh, get her out I'm ready for stardom after all these years I'm done with little girls I wanna be someone in this world Little girls, little girls Everywhere I turn I can see them
Little girls, little girls Night and day I eat, sleep and breathe them Get out of here!
Locked in a cage with all the rats I've slipped through the cracks And now I'm stuck with the scraps And I can't seem to find my way back Oh, get me out, get me out of here Oh, throw me a rope I'm ready for stardom after all these years I'm done with little girls I wanna be someone in this world Little girls, little girls
Oh, my God. That was beautiful.
Your voice matches your beauty.
You sound like a church bell, if it was stuck on top of a beautiful woman, or if a beautiful woman was inside a church bell.
Not that you look like a church bell. That's not what l'm saying.
If you looked like a church bell, l'd go to church every day.
What? l got you a T-shirt, and you're gonna love it. Here, you ready? Here.
What... lt's not your color? Not your size. l got more in the store.
You know what l'm talking about, the church bell, right?
Cannoli. One for your pretty friend.
Thank you.
Sorry, kid. lt's okay.
Can you not tell Mr. Stacks about this? l don't want to bother him with it.
Sure.
He's worked selflessly his entire life for New York.
From his first job teaching in inner-city schools, to his 25 year stint on the City Council...
Whose voice is that? l don't know.
Endorsed by The New York Times, the New York Post, and me, Michael J. Fox.
Michael J. Fox? lt's over. We're finished. lf Michael J. Fox endorses him, then l'll vote for him.
Listen to me, Michael J. Fox is not as great a guy as you think.
Oh, no, no. Come on, he's a saint. l hear there's a tape. Forget it. l don't wanna hear it.
You've plateaued. Michael J. Fox.
Pay attention. Follow the little green dot.
That's you there. l don't need a pointer to read a graph.
Well, read this. Annie's taken you as far as she can, okay?
But it's not over.
How bad do you want this? l don't start things l can't win.
Well, how far are you willing to go?
Or should l say, how far do you want me to go? l pay you a lot of money for you not to ask me those types of questions.
Okay, Guy-O?
Rat-a-tat-tat, message received, boss.
Good morning. Made you breakfast.
You made me breakfast.
Hey, l was thinking maybe you would wanna go in to work with me today.
Cool. That'd be cool? l'll go make us drinks. All right.
Don't let your food get cold.
Okay. l won't. This is amazing.
Annie, you really outdid yourself.
Annie, this is a triumph, honey.
You got me eating this thing up like a dog.
This is good. What is it?
Paprika, oregano.
What is... What is that, Gouda cheese?
You wanna know what's Gouda? This breakfast.
Cool, a helicopter!
Yeah.
Make sure you duck! Why? l don't know. They always duck in the movies!
Hop on up.
All right. Here we go.
Do you get airsick?
Don't know. l've never been in the air before. l threw up on the swings once.
Annie, we're gonna do a cell tower check. Make sure they're all working.
You do that yourself?
Yep, told you work was fun.
Gilbert, let's roll.
You'll be all right.
You wanna know the secret to "Never drop a call"?
Not really.
Yes, yes, l do. Desperately.
Good.
See, we have five times as many cell towers as the other guys.
But we hide them in plain sight. Like right there. You see?
No. lt's in her crown.
Yeah!
That's so cool. lt's beautiful, isn't it?
How'd you do this? How'd you become king of the world?
Well, l wouldn't say king of the world.
But l work my butt off.
The harder l work, the more opportunities l get.
See, you gotta play the cards that you've been dealt, no matter how bad the cards are.
What if you don't have any cards?
Then you bluff.
See, that's what l love about this city. No matter who you are or what you are, you just gotta want it bad enough, and work with what you got.
This is just the start of your story If you got guts, you'll get glory Anyone can make their dreams come true In New York City And now's the time you gotta stand tough
'Cause if you work hard, you can rise up Anyone can make it, even you In New York City Look at me, I'm just blood pumpin'
You and me are two hearts thumpin'
We are two souls feeling the same b*at So take it all, the city's yours It's worth fighting for It's all yours So take it all The city's yours It's worth fighting for It's all mine It's all yours Why don't you go above 96th Street?
No reason.
Gilbert, go uptown.
This is my New York City.
Where'd you live?
Everywhere. l see a cell tower! Where?
See it? Right there.
Right under that devil bird.
Good eyes.
You know, Annie, sometimes what you're looking for is right in front of your face.
In New York City So take it all So take it all The city's yours The city's mine Worth fighting for It's worth fighting for It's all mine It's all mine So take it all So take it all The city's yours The city's mine Worth fighting for It's worth fighting for It's all mine It's all mine It's all yours
In New York City Grace.
What's our presence past 96th Street?
Well, we're mostly focused below, but l've been saying for a while we should try...
No, but l had it this way.
Let me do this. l've got it. l know what l'm doing.
Miss Farrell? lt arrived. Thanks. What's that? l bought a dress for Annie to wear to the event tonight. lt's gorgeous. l just need you to tie the bow and make sure that the satin... l tie the bow? Yeah. l'm dressing her? You just have to tie the bow.
No, l... What kind of bow? lt's just a simple bow. Like a slipknot?
'Cause you know l didn't take Boy Scouts. lt's very easy, Will.
And have the satin facing out. The satin?
Yeah. l knew a girl named Satin. l'm sure you did. You don't need to elaborate.
Satin and bows is not necessarily my... You know what? l'll come over.
Yeah, l mean, either way. Great.
She's gonna look gorgeous.
Annie.
You did not...
You didn't see anything? l didn't see anything.
Good. Good. 'Cause l... Well, l don't know. l thought l saw you...
Nope! Here the whole time.
What were you guys doing? Just hanging out?
Hi. Evening.
Wow.
Grace, you look great.
Please. You look handsome, lovely.
No. Yes.
This is old. This is my grandmother's. lt's nothing.
Your grandmother is hot. l mean, not that l've... l've never seen your grandmother. l'm not... l'm saying that the dress is nice.
Well, you're sweet.
You look good.
So do you.
Let's go and get you dressed. Let's go!
Her dressed. l was already dressed.
Come on! Yes.
Come on. Yeah. Get some...
Ready? Yes. l'm very excited.
Annie, it's gorgeous. You're just gorgeous. l can't believe it.
All right, ladies, let's go. Let's go. We're running late.
Annie! Wow. l know, right? l've never seen a bow this big.
Yes, and l noticed that you put the satin on the outside of the bow.
That's a very interesting choice.
You know what? Get out of here. We're not done yet.
You know what? When did this stop being my house?
Out! Okay, fine.
You know what? You're changing everything.
As a matter of fact, this used to be a Basquiat.
Now it's a dog and a deer in a meadow.
Why is that combination so cute?
Come on. Let's do your hair.
Why aren't you and Mr. Stacks together?
That's a complicated question.
Not really. Do you like him?
Well, you know, l work for him. You know, liking him doesn't really come into play.
Okay. l mean, is he my friend? Yes. Do l find him attractive? Sure.
And not just in the physical sense. But he is very good-looking.
He's got lovely shoulders and a great, chiseled face.
Lovely lips. Good hair. l wouldn't bank on the hair, sister.
Well, l'm far too busy to be bothered with anything like that anyway, so...
That sounds like something Mr. Stacks would say.
Yeah, it does, doesn't it?
When my friend Pepper liked this boy at school, she punched him in the face.
She got suspended, but they play in the park together now.
Sometimes l'd like to punch Mr. Stacks in the face. l'm just meaning punching. That's it. l just want to punch him. He's annoying.
Thanks for doing this, Will. Your name's gonna look great up there.
Now, you sure the Guggenheims are okay with me taking their name off?
You gave me 100 million reasons not to care.
Did they find anything on my parents?
No, not yet. And we dug real deep. l'm sorry.
Thanks for trying.
Annie!
Annie, come on! Annie, Annie!
New Yorkers face challenges every single day.
Challenges that seem insurmountable.
We all tell ourselves "no" a lot. We say, "No, I won't get that job," or, "No, I can't afford college."
Unless it's you, Franklin, coming from the mean streets of Martha's Vineyard.
Hey! Yeah.
Let's change those noes to yeses.
Because when we say no, we're actuallyjust scared to say yes.
So, let's start saying yes to ourselves, and let's say yes to a brighter future.
Now, many of you know that I've had a visitor staying with me recently.
She only knows the word "yes." Annie?
Could you come up, please?
Go on. You'll be great. Go on, darling.
Swallow your shrimp, Annie.
Now, Annie, I don't wanna embarrass you.
I just want everyone to see what the future of our city is all about.
Now, do you have anything you want to say to these good people that are just oozing with liberal guilt?
Except for you, Senator.
I know you're trying to build that fence.
I can't believe I'm here.
I'm in a dress that feels like a cloud.
I'm standing in the middle of a giant cinnamon roll.
With a band that has little violins, big violins, one of those.
A piano.
Mr. Stacks has taught me so much.
He's given me such a big opportunity.
Under the glow of the very bright lights
I turn my face towards the warm night skies And I am not afraid of a thousand eyes When they're above five hundred smiles
Oh, I used to think Oh, she used to think What wouldn't I give What wouldn't she give For a moment like this This moment, this gift Now look at me And this opportunity Is standing right in front of me But one thing I know It's only part luck and so I'm putting on my best show Under the spotlight I'm starting my life Big dreams becoming real tonight So look at me and this opportunity You're witnessing my moment, you see?
My big opportunity
Oh, I used to think Oh, she used to think What I wouldn't give What wouldn't she give For a moment like this This moment, this gift And now look at me And this opportunity Is standing right in front of me But one thing I know It's only part luck and so I'm putting on my best show Under the spotlight I'm starting my life Big dreams becoming real tonight So look at me and this opportunity You're witnessing my moment, you see?
My big opportunity I won't waste it
I guarantee.
Take a bow.
That was great.
Now read my speech. What?
That speech l wrote you. My speech. lt's right there. ls everything all right? l'll make it bigger for her.
There it is. "Thank you, Mr. Stacks."
Hold on a second. No.
Annie, is everything okay?
Leave me alone.
Annie! Annie!
Annie?
This is your big opportunity To vote for William Stacks
Annie.
Wait! Wait, wait, wait!
Annie!
Hey! Wait, Annie. Slow down. What are you doin'?
Annie. Wait, wait, wait. l got it.
What's going on? lt's nothing.
Young lady, you're have to tell me what's going on with you now!
No, l don't! You're not my dad.
Wow.
Well, l know that. l know l'm not your dad.
But l would like to know what's going on with you.
l can't read.
What do you mean you can't read? l've watched you read, Annie.
Maybe you were just nervous.
Sorry l ruined your shrimp event.
What happened? l don't know. She freaked out.
Hey, what were you two talking about earlier?
She asked me to help her find her parents, but it was a dead end.
Even asked some of my old buddies on the force.
There's nothing on that kid.
Her parents.
Genius.
Annie, what's wrong? Get back! Hey, hey, get back!
Grace! Get back!
Nash! Hey!
Make room! She's a kid. Get back. She's a kid.
Come on. Get back. She's a kid!
Who is it?
It's Guy Danlily. I work for Will Stacks.
Come in.
Hello there.
Colleen Hannigan?
That's my maiden name.
But l'm not married to it, if you know what l mean.
Can l buy you another drink?
So, if he wins, l get paid a fortune.
More than anything l've ever been paid combined.
Why so much? lt's like getting paid long odds on a dark horse.
Do you know how hard it is to get Will Stacks elected?
"Never drop a call." What does that even mean?
Everybody texts now.
There have been worse politicians than him. l know. l got them elected.
Schwarzenegger, Kim Jong-ll, that blood diamonds guy.
What? But l'm over it. l'm tired of being the cockroach everybody needs, but treats like a...
Cockroach? Exactly.
This is my last roll at the table. Get paid and get out.
There's no such thing as a way out. Trust me.
There's always a way out. Trust me.
And in this particular case, it's all about finding Annie's parents.
You know, I'm tired of being the black hat Of running the show down in the snake pit Are you singing to me?
So this is our chance to get out of this place ls this really happening?
So come on, let's run for it to Easy street Where you sleep till noon Yeah, yeah, yeah lf Stacks reunites Annie with her parents, 80% surge in the polls for sure.
We talked about this already. They don't exist.
We'll make them exist.
Find a couple people to pretend to be her parents.
They learn every detail and miraculously show up right before the election.
Add water, instant parents.
What's in it for me?
Same as for me. Ka-ching.
And no more being a cockroach.
Yeah, I'll be the girl who's dripping in jewelry The crowds'll go wild when I sing I won't have to look out on a fire escape Two.
The view will be billboards of me On easy street On easy street Easy street Easy street To a way out.
Where we all get paid Where we all get paid Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Move them feet to Move them feet to Easy street Easy street When you get there When you get there
Stay Stay l knew l liked you.
Okay, we're not doing that right now. That's fine. YOLO, YOLO. That's fine.
To easy street.
l've been telling her she can do anything she wants to do in this city, and come to find out she can't even read.
How does that happen?
A lot of kids get lost, Will. A lot of people get lost.
Well, it's unacceptable.
We gotta get her a tutor.
For her, though, right? Not just for the press.
For her.
What? l can feel you smiling with those Britisher-than-thou lips.
Your secret's safe with me, Batman.
What secret? That you care about her. l care about the kids that are in New York City.
And Annie.
Well, she lives in New York.
So, therefore, she's cared for. lt's a blanket... She's within the structure of the whatever.
Annie? Where you going?
Thanks for everything. Sorry l messed up last night.
Hope you can still be mayor.
What are you talking about? Get back here. lt's okay. l'm good at this part. l've had a lot of practice getting kicked out of places.
Annie.
Listen, put your bag down. You're not going anywhere.
Sandy's gotta go. Stop it.
You and Sandy are staying here, and l don't care what happened last night.
No, l mean Sandy's gotta go.
No, l mean... Sandy's gotta go. Okay.
Well, is it champagne or gelato? What? ls it Mountain Dew or is it just plain old doo? ls it lemonade or chicken nuggets? l should go. Now l wanna go because my bladder's full.
Come on, let's go. l saw you sign your name.
That's all you gotta know how to do.
But what about your teachers? How is this possible? l'm good at hiding it.
Okay, at home. They didn't catch it at home?
"At home"?
How come you didn't tell anybody about this? lt's not like the whole world wants a foster kid to begin with.
And plus, it's embarrassing. l didn't want anyone to know.
You know what? l wanna show you something.
This is good here.
Where are we? Queens.
Do l need my passport?
Truth is, Annie, everybody's got something that they don't want anybody to know. lncluding me.
For me, this is it.
This is my family.
Can you see them right now?
No, l don't. l see them in my mind.
Like this part of the track right here?
This is where my father worked 20 hours a day.
Work, and work, and work, and work.
And then he d*ed. l was 12 years old.
What was he like? l don't know. l barely knew him. He was always working.
And that's why l felt like if l worked hard enough, then that'd probably bring me closer to him.
And that's why l developed this.
Well, now, you got this.
Yeah, all right, Annie. You know, this pollen or something's got my eyes all scratchy.
Let's walk this way. We can see where the trains go.
lt's so good to see you after all these years!
Yo, suit. No cuts, no butts, no coconuts. You gotta sign in.
For what? The auditions.
Audition?
Oh, my God!
Wait!
"We've been trying so hard to find you!"
Where is she? Back there. Why?
Wait!
Hey! Stop! Stop!
Wait!
That's an interesting choice.
"Oh, darling girl! lt's so good to see you after all these years!"
"We've been trying so hard to find you, "and then we saw pictures of you with the nice man running for mayor."
"Let's sing our special song only us three know."
Locket!
The sun will come out Pronto!
Bet your sweet bottom, fella, that Bet your sweet bottom, fella, that Pronto!
There'll be sun!
What the hell is this?
A disaster.
You're garbage. You're pitchy.
Next! Come on. l really like the script. David Kramer says hello!
Out! That hack.
What are you doing?
You told me to find two people to play her parents. l meant some friends or some neighborhood toughs.
Not open auditions.
These are callbacks. l know, right?
And why are they singing? People love musicals.
Bursting into song for no apparent reason. lt's magical!
There's a window There's a bed Here's a table There's your head Okay. You're done. l'll take care of finding the parents. You don't do anything. l'll call you when l need you.
But... No buts. We're running out of time.
Touch the sign! l did it!
You ever see Casper the Friendly Ghost throw up?
No.
Would you like a marshmallow?
Psych! How about a graham cr*cker? You son of a...
You make me laugh.
Hey, Grace. Let me ask you something.
Exactly how hard would it be to become a foster parent?
And not temporarily either. More like a...
Well, you know, permanent situation.
You mean, adopt Annie?
Yeah, well, whatever the word is.
That's the word, Will.
Then...
Yeah.
Sandy.
We slept in the bed.
Which one do you prefer, Will?
Red. lt's been two hours. l don't think she's completely learned to read yet.
Yeah, well, not completely, but...
Will! Will!
We got our game changer.
Every election needs a game changer. We got our game changer.
Stop saying "game changer." Annie's parents.
They saw her picture, and they called us. lt's a miracle.
"Game changer." Apparently, they've been looking for her for years, but she's not in the system.
How do they know she's their daughter?
Well, they know everything about her. They know about the locket, the note, and oh, yeah, l ran a DNA test.
Boom goes the dynamite.
DNA test.
All right, but don't tell her. l wanna meet them before Annie finds out.
I wouldn't have it any other way. I mean, you should totally be the one who tells Annie that we found her parents!
You found my parents?
Yes, honey, we did. Well, we think so. Really?
Yeah. We're gonna meet them at a place called the Domani.
That's where the note is from! No way! l knew they'd come for me.
l'm happy for you, Annie. l know this is what you always wanted.
And it's all because of you.
l can't believe l'm gonna see my parents. l'm kind of freaking out.
Annie! Annie! Over here!
Are you happy? Are you happy?
Very happy for you. Thanks.
Annie, The Reunion.
Annie. My girl.
ls it a match? Let's see, huh?
lt's a match.
We thought we'd lost you forever. Me, too.
We fell upon hard times.
We just felt it was best for someone else to look after you. l figured. l've never forgiven myself for it.
But when we got back on our feet, well, we just couldn't find you, kid.
But the angels were looking out.
Where do you live? New Jersey.
But we're moving to Brazil for my job. l think you're gonna like it there. Cool.
Okay, let's get started.
Everything is in order.
We have the DNA test signed by the judge.
Now, we just need signatures of the parents.
That's you guys. That's us.
Ma'am, sign right there.
Hey. Remember me from before?
You know what, l do. That's right. l didn't know that you were Annie's foster mom.
Amongst other things. l know.
She said that you're a very good singer.
What'd she say? "She's a really good singer."
No, she didn't do any of that. She just said you have a very nice voice, and she liked it.
She did? Yep.
Said it made her feel good about herself.
Thank you, Rodney.
The guardian of record.
That's you, stretch. Come on. Right here.
You sure about this?
That this is gonna win you the election? Yeah.
No. Annie.
You don't pay me to worry about her.
And the current temporary guardian, William Stacks.
Mr. Stacks, we meet again.
That is a very big pen.
Thank you.
Okay. Well, according to the State of New York, you are officially reunited.
Yay! Great!
We'll pick you up at 4:00. Great.
All right.
What were they like?
Hey! Wait!
How did you do the DNA test?
You can do anything with money.
Well, who are those people, and what's your plan with her, anyhow?
Don't worry about it. She served her purpose.
What does that mean?
That they'll hold her for a while then dump her back in the system till after the election.
No harm, no foul.
You can't do that to her. l mean, she's still a little girl.
What do you care? Look, just go home and keep your mouth shut.
Hey! You can't talk to me like that. l know things about you.
Well, if you know what's good for you, you'll go home, and keep your mouth shut.
Mr. Stacks! Has it helped you in the polls?
Hey, folks, Mr. Stacks is thrilled for Annie and her family.
Never drop a citizen. Vote Stacks for mayor.
Annie! Annie! Did you enjoy seeing them? How was it?
We're gonna miss you, Annie. Yeah.
We can finally get those bubbles out of the apartment.
Yeah.
Warm enough?
Yeah. Are you?
Yeah.
ls it dusty in here?
Nah.
The New York Post reports Will Stacks reuniting Annie with her parents has pushed him into a dead heat in the race for mayor.
He was once trailing by as much as 30 points.
Hey, baby. So, l haven't seen you in here for a minute.
To what do l owe this pleasure? Take it easy.
How you doing?
Not super awesome.
You want me to make you a sandwich?
How about if l make you a key?
You ever do anything that you thought was really a good idea at the time, but then after, it's like you're not so sure.
Yeah. Putting up that key sign. l don't know the first thing about making keys.
What's the matter, sweetie? What did you do?
'Cause, whatever it is, you know l'm here to help.
Why are you so nice to me, the way l treat you?
Because under all that bitter, there's a sweet lady with a big heart.
She's just been gone for a while. That's all.
Yeah.
Who am I, and what have I become?
Do I stand for something or for money?
Who am I, and where's my good girl gone?
You know I had a good heart once, you see
Who am I now that my armor's gone?
You gave me what I didn't know I needed
Who am I now that my heart is won?
I didn't know I needed anyone But I've got today But I've got today I gotta make I gotta make The best I can of it The best I can of it
'Cause yesterday is dead and gone 'Cause yesterday is dead and gone And me along with it And me along with it I want to start again I want to start again So I look within So I look within Remember what I wanted Remember what I wanted
'Cause I don't know 'Cause I don't know Who I've become Who I've become But I will trust in it But I will trust in it Yeah, I will trust in it Yeah, I will trust in it Who am I? I spent my life alone Forever looking for some place to call home
Who am I? About to meet myself This should feel right, but something don't I want to start again So I look within Remember what I wanted
'Cause I don't know who I've become But I will trust in it I will trust in it
But today I gotta make The best I can of it
'Cause yesterday is dead and gone And me along with it
l wanna start again.
Cinderella dressed in yellow Went upstairs to kiss her fella Made a mistake and kissed a snake How many doctors...
Guys, l need your help.
Hey. Hey.
Gotta give this back to you. lt won't work in Brazil.
Yeah, we're not in Brazil yet. We're in Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia...
Actually, southern Colombia. Now, Bogota, that's a tough place to penetrate.
Yeah, l've heard that about Bogota.
Made you something. Really?
That's me, that's Sandy, and that's you. l copied "Stacks" from my phone.
l'm gonna miss you.
Annie. Hi.
You ready? We're gonna go straight to the airport, kid.
Okay. lt's been great getting to know you, Annie. You're such a special little girl.
You should punch Mr. Stacks in the face so you can go play in the park together.
Then you'll have a real friend.
That was between us! Okay? Okay.
L'd like to help you out.
No, thank you. We don't believe in handouts.
Only hand ups. And you've already given us one.
Bye, Annie.
Never slow your roll. You neither.
What a cute dog.
Come on. Bye.
Bye.
Goodbye, Annie.
The press is eating this up. We're gonna crush.
Goodbye, Harold Gray, you pathetic, nonprofit do-gooder.
Grace, where are we with that phone battery?
What?
A full week on one charge, where are we with that?
We're close. Close is not good enough.
Well, we don't have the... We've already wasted enough time. l'm gonna go call the research department.
Knock them dead, kid.
Bye, Annie!
Will? l hate seeing you like this. Grace, l'm fine. Let's just...
Mr. Stacks, l think you're gonna wanna hear this.
Annie's in trouble.
What? Those weren't her real parents.
What? What is happening? lgnore her, 'cause she's clearly insane.
Watch your mouth, chango.
Look, l did something terrible, and l'm really sorry.
What do you mean those aren't her real parents?
He had them take her somewhere. l can't believe l danced with you! You danced with him? l was desperate. He was a little handsy.
Where is Annie? What have you done?
Where's Annie? ls it cold in Brazil?
Just be cool. She's asking questions.
Do you collect ashtrays? No.
Art? No.
Do you play piano? Just shut up.
Where are we going?
We're just taking you someplace for a little bit. Just relax.
You're not my real parents, are you?
Sit back. Sit still. What are you doing? Stop that.
Let me go! When Mr. Stacks finds out about this...
Stacks doesn't need you anymore. Why do you think we're taking you?
You work for Mr. Stacks? He wouldn't do this.
Yeah, well, l guess he has enough photos.
Mr. Stacks did this?
Call my guy at the FBl. l want to get everyone on it. l got it. l'm already on with the police. l didn't think anything like this could happen.
How could you not know who has her? l got a guy who takes care of these kinds of things. lt keeps our hands clean. Trust me. l can't trust you. You took Annie.
Hey!
Hey, look! lt's me! Annie!
Hey, girl! Help!
Get her. Grab her.
Sit, sit, sit still. Don't touch me!
Sit still!
Everybody, listen up.
Check every call within a 10-mile radius. On it. l knew they could do that!
Someone just posted a picture of Annie on Twitter.
Where? 54th and 6th.
Another one on an Annie blog. lt looks like she's waving.
57th and 6th. Let's go.
Hey. You do this, and everyone will know.
Forget about being mayor. lt'll destroy your whole business! l don't care.
You're making a huge mistake. Think about everything you've worked for.
That everything means nothing.
You're fired.
You! Talk to him.
You're the only one he'll listen to.
lt's not 'cause she likes you.
She's got these pointy little...
Nice chopper! What is this, a Bell 429?
What?
What, a guy like me can't know about helicopters? l don't know anything about helicopters! lt's written right here.
Gilbert, let's go. Roger that.
Who's Roger? Who's Roger?
ls anyone else dizzy?
Look! lt's Annie! Help.
Another picture on lnstagram. 65th and 10th.
Head west, Gil.
Hey, what are you doing? Hey!
Hold her still.
We'll find her, Will.
Just posted on the George Washington Bridge.
She's waving. She's doing it on purpose!
Head uptown, Gil.
There she is!
Don't lose them.
On an Annie blog! She's heading to the State Park.
They're headed into the park.
Gilbert, don't make me come up there and fly this helicopter.
There they are!
Annie! Annie! Annie! l don't think she can hear you.
What? lt's the cops.
Oh, no. lt's Stacks.
Why would he be following us?
Watch it! Whoa!
Watch out!
Annie! Annie.
Gil, let's land this! Cut them off.
l really hope we find Annie soon.
No!
Annie!
Get them!
NYPD, hold it!
Annie!
Annie, are you okay? l'm fine. We even now?
What? Want another photo?
lt's not like that, honey. lt's exactly like that.
You don't care about me. l was just an opportunity to you.
No, that's not true. lt is true.
You did all this to me so you could be stupid mayor!
No... Listen, you gotta trust me! l can't trust you. l can't trust anybody!
No! Just let me go!
Listen, l'm sorry for what happened to you. l can't look you in the eye and tell you that l didn't know that something was going on.
But l did not know that those people weren't your parents.
You gotta believe me.
This is you, Annie.
lt's you.
Wait, wait.
Sir! Sir. l officially withdraw from this mayoral race. l think that this city deserves someone better than l am. l wanna take time out to concentrate on things that really matter to me the most, and that's this amazing little girl, Annie.
Because...
lt's kind of dusty.
No, it's not dusty. l'm crying.
That's my family.
Thank you.
l need one more thing from you.
You are always on the hustle. What is it now?
Stop playing games.
Oh, yeah, l got this.
You all right? l'm fine.
Grace, listen, l've always had a problem with realizing what's right in front of me, and, well, l'm learning.
Would you like to go out to dinner with me?
What? l mean, without you, l can't function.
That just doesn't mean work either.
You're right about everything.
You're right about the phone, you're right about Guy, you're right about this mayoral race, right about the wind...
Shut up!
Together at last!
Together forever!
We're tying a knot They never can sever!
I don't need sunshine now To turn my skies to blue I don't need anything but you!
You've wrapped me around That cute little finger You've made life a song You made me a singer!
You're not warm and fuzzy And ain't the most shyest girl But nothing on Earth But nothing on Earth Could ever divide us! Could ever divide us!
Today was terrible.
Today was a straight-up nightmare.
But that was then But that was then
'Cause I was looking for something 'Cause I was looking for something Looking for my loose end Looking for my loose end Now I don't need anything but you Now I don't need anything but you But that was then But that was then I was looking for something I was looking for something Looking for my loose end Looking for my loose end Now I don't need anything but you Now I don't need anything but you But nothing on Earth But nothing on Earth Could ever divide us! Could ever divide us!
But nothing on Earth But nothing on Earth Could ever divide us! Could ever divide us!
But nothing on Earth But nothing on Earth Could ever divide us! Could ever divide us!
But nothing on Earth But nothing on Earth Could ever divide us! Could ever divide us!
Yeah, all right.
Everybody dance now No, no. lt's their thing, mami.
Together at last!
Together forever!
We're tying a knot They never can sever! They never can sever!
You're two of a kind The happiest pair now Like bright sh**ting stars You're floating on air now And what's the title of the dream that just came true?
I don't need anything Anything Anything I don't need anything but you Keeps singing and dancing like that, there's no way he was ever gonna win.
"The city is full of opportunity. lt's yours to take.
"The sun will come out tomorrow."
The sun'll come out tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow There'll be sun Just thinkin' about tomorrow Clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow
'Til there's none When I'm stuck with a day That's gray, and lonely I just stick out my chin and grin And say The sun'll come out tomorrow So you gotta hang on 'til tomorrow Come what may Tomorrow, tomorrow! But nothing on Earth I love you, tomorrow! Could ever divide us You're always a day away! But nothing on Earth Could ever divide us Tomorrow!
But nothing on Earth Tomorrow!
Could ever divide us I love you, tomorrow You're always a day Away!
To-To-To-To-Tomorrow Tomorrow is a day away Yeah!
You do you, Saffron!
That's what l'm talking about.
Annie (2014)
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