02x20 - Changes: Part 4

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[theme song]

♪ Maybe the world is blind

♪ Or just a little unkind

♪ Don't know

♪ Seems you can't be sure

♪ Of anything anymore

♪ Although

♪ You may be lonely and then

♪ One day you're smilin' again

♪ Every time I turn around

♪ I see the girl
who turns my world around ♪

♪ Standing there

♪ Every time I turn around

♪ Her spirit's lifting me
right off the ground ♪

♪ What's gonna be?

♪ Guess we'll just wait
and see ♪♪

Punky: So far
on "Punky Brewster..."

[siren blaring] What?

I'll be right there.

Henry, what's the matter?

That fire truck was for me.
My studio's on fire.

[gasps]

[Punky gasps]

Everything is ruined.

Everything.

With the studio gone,
we ran out of money.

Henry worried so much,
he got a bleeding ulcer.

Just when things were looking
bad, they got worse.

Madam, I am Simon Chillings

from the Department
of Children and Family Services.

Sir, I am deeply sorry
about your misfortune,

but in cases like this,
the guidelines are quite clear.

You cannot demonstrate
that the child will receive

adequate support. Not only that,
but your own health

is in question.

I'm afraid I have no choice
in the matter.

I am herewith
removing Punky Brewster

from your custody.

Where will I live?

- Fenster Hall.
- No!

[indistinct chatter]

While I was at Fenster,
Henry got worse

and had to have an operation.

Mike: Punky may not be comin'
back home.

Betty: What?

Mike: Chillings is placin' her
with new foster parents.

Betty: Lord, that's all
Henry needs in his condition

is another fight with Chillings
over Punky.

Now if that happens,
he'll never get out of here.

Punky: Dear Henry,

it makes me so sad
to see you like this,

especially when I know
it's mostly all my fault.

But don't worry,
tomorrow Mr. Chillings

is gonna find me
new foster parents.

I don't wanna be
with anybody else,

but I guess it's the best thing
for everybody.

I will always remember
and love you.

Your ex-foster daughter...

Punky.

Punky: And now
Part of Changes.

Poor child.

It's not her fault.

Of course, it isn't.

Although she may be right
about one thing.

She might be better off
with other foster parents.

That little girl
doesn't wanna leave you.

It's right there
in black and white.

Do you need your eyes fixed too?

My eyes are fine.

- But what I'm trying to say--
- Oh, can the buts.

Now you get on that phone
to Chillings and you tell him

who's who and what's what
and who's gonna do what to who

if he doesn't stop
all this foolishness.

Betty, you're absolutely right.

It's time
Warnimont got into gear.

I'm gonna get Punky back
and nothing is gonna stop me.

[dial tone]

Oh.

Well, yes, we have over
children here who need homes.

If you'd like to make
an appointment to come in,

I'd be glad to discuss
the procedures involved

in becoming a foster parent.

Well, tomorrow at :
would be fine.

We'll see you then.
Goodbye, Mrs. Barnes.

Punky, now where were we?

- Mr. and Mrs. Buckworth.
- Yes, yes, Mr. Buckworth.

Now Mrs. Buckworth is from
a very old, respectable family

and Mr. Buckworth is...

Well, he's nice too.

And I think they would make
wonderful foster parents

for you.

Mr. Chillings, are you sure
I'm not being a traitor?

A traitor to whom?

To Henry.

[sighs]

Now you and I have agreed

that Mr. Warnimont
is just unable

to take care of you
at this time.

But if we wait--

If we wait, you'll miss
a golden opportunity here.

Should the Buckworths
decide to take you,

you would be given
every possible advantage.

The finest clothes,
the best schools,

a chance to travel
all over the world.

You must believe that
you're doing the right thing.

Maybe so.

The right thing
sure feels wrong.

[knock on door]

Morning, Henry, Mrs. Johnson.

Morning.

Doctor, I was trying
to make a phone call.

Not now, Henry. I'm sending you
down for X-rays.

Why do you need X-rays?

Well, actually, I'm missing
a couple of my tennis balls

and I was wondering
if I accidently left...

Just joking, Henry. Joking.

Come on, lighten up, guy.
X-rays are standard.

I just wanted to make sure that
your ulcer was mending properly.

- When can I get out of here?
- Oh, now, now, Henry.

We have just had major surgery

and we are going to be in this
hospital at least two weeks.

Two weeks?

Why can't we mend at home?

What a swell idea.

Do you have room for me
at your place?

What?

Another joke, Henry.

I hope I didn't remove
his sense of humor.

I've got to make a phone call.

I hope it's not long distance.

Gentlemen!

I'll be with you
in a moment, gentlemen.

What?

[grunts] What is this?

[grunts] I was...

Wait, it's ringing.

Hello. Hello?

Put me back!

[sniffles]

Mr. and Mrs. Buckworth,
this is Punky Brewster.

Hello, Punky.
It's very nice to meet you.

Thank you.
It's very nice to be met.

[chuckles] A little stiffness.

I'll leave you three
to get acquainted.

- I'll be right outside.
- Thank you, Simon.

There's, uh,
there's chemistry here.

I can feel it.

Well, Punky. Tell us something
about yourself.

There's not much to tell really.

When my mother left me,
Henry took me in.

But Henry's sick now
and he's in the hospital

'cause his business b*rned down

and he can't take care
of me anymore. But when he--

Never mind, sweetheart.

Jules dear, I don't think
we should make her recall

all the terrible things
that have happened to her.

- But, darling, I was--
- Drop it, Jules.

Yes, dear.

Punky, I bet you love to swim,
don't you?

- I don't know how to swim.
- Oh.

Well, we'll arrange
for lessons right away.

I know a wonderful instructor

who'll come to the house
every morning.

You have a swimming pool
at your house?

Yes,
right under the dance floor.

We also have a stable where
you can keep your own horse.

Well, uh, I don't have a horse.

I think you'll want another kid.

Oh, don't worry, Punky.

We'll buy you a horse.

Oh, thanks.

Uh, could I bring my dog,
Brandon?

Well, I don't think--

I can't go anywhere
without Brandon.

We're thicker than fleas.

[chuckling]

Tiffany, she is adorable.

Yes.

Ask Simon to come in.

I dropped my pencil.

It was an awfully
short interview.

Is, uh, is-- is-- is there
anything wrong?

Not at all, Simon.

She is truly charming.

We'll take her.

This is wonderful!

I'll get the necessary
papers together

while Punky packs her things.

Oh, she won't be
needing her things.

We're going to have to start
from scratch.

- How soon will she be ready?
- Uh, couple of hours.

Do you deliver?

Deliver? Um--

Oh, no, no, no,
of course, you don't.

We'll have Morgan pick her up
later in the town car.

Come along, Jules.
I'm running late.

Yes, Tiffany.

Oh. [chuckles]

Now don't you worry
about a thing, precious.

We'll be together very soon.

Oh, Punky, this is wonderful.

Yeah.

I'm very happy for you.

I'm glad one of us is.

[sighs]

[telephone ringing]

Fenster Hall,
Chillings speaking.

Oh, Chillings. Warnimont here.

I've been trying to get a hold
of you all morning.

Why?

[sighs]

I don't want you to put Punky
with anyone else.

[sighs]

I'm very sorry, Mr. Warnimont,
but I'm afraid you're too late.

I've just placed Punky
with new foster parents.

[instrumental music]

- Thank you, Cuthbert.
- Yes, ma'am.

You know, Myrna, Madeline
and Marge are always bragging

about their contributions
to housing for the homeless.

I can't wait to see their faces

when they hear about
our real-life foster child.

Now, pigeon,
we didn't take Punky

for purposes of one-upsmanship?

I mean,
we've always wanted a child.

- And I thought--
- Well, stop thinking.

If you'd acted more
and thought less,

we would have had a child.

Miss Punky Brewster.

Good evening, Punky.

I trust your new clothes
are satisfactory.

Well, they fit.

It's just
I'm used to wearing clothes

with more colors in them.

Black's such a downer.

Oh, no, no, my dear,
it's very elegant.

And it shows off your pearls
beautifully.

- Are these real pearls?
- Of course.

You're right, Cuthbert.
I owe you a buck.

Yes, miss.

Here, boy.

That's my boy.

Punky, uh, Brandon's dinner
is waiting in the kitchen.

But Henry always lets Brandon
eat with us.

In this house, animals do not
dine with human beings,

they dine with the help.

I'll show Master Brandon
the way.

Here, doggy, doggy, doggy.

Hey, party hats!
Is it somebody's birthday?

Sorry.

Bad joke.

[instrumental music]

What's this? Gray Jell-O?

[laughs] No, dear.

These are raw oysters.

Raw?

Didn't the chef have time
to cook them?

Punky precious, they're
considered a great delicacy raw.

[groaning]

[gasps]

[gasping]

So how do you like oysters,
Punky?

Okay.

They don't bite, do they?

Something wrong, dear?

No. Just feels a little clammy
in here.

[gasping]

[groaning]

Frisky little devils,
aren't they?

Boy, you guys sure take
a long time to eat.

Henry and I would scarf it down
in time to watch

"The New Price Is Right."

Tell me, do they still say
"Come on down?"

Yeah.

Punky, to celebrate your arrival
here at Buck Manor,

I had the cook prepare
a special dessert.

Cherries jubilee.

Fire!

[gasps] Oh, no!

Oh! [laughing]

You see, Tiffany dear,
it is more fun with Punky here.

There is nothing fun
or funny here.

And as for you, young lady,

that type of behavior
will not be tolerated.

Go to your suite.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm sorry, I just...

I guess I don't know how to act.

I...

Tiffany, don't you think
you were a little hard on her?

- No!
- Just asking.

[telephone buzzing]

Hello?

Oh!

It's Punky. She's lost.

Stay right where you are, dear.
I'll come get you.

[instrumental music]

I miss you, Punky.

I miss you, Henry.

- Punky!
- Henry!

- How are you?
- I'm fine.

Uh, h-- how are you?

- I'm great.
- Oh, good.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Well, that's a very handsome
outfit you're wearing.

Thanks. It's my riding costume.

I was having
my posting lessons today.

- And you know what?
- What?

Well, me and my horse were
on our way back to the stables

and I knew you were home
from the hospital.

I just had to see you,
so I hopped the fence

and galloped over here
lickety-split.

[laughs]

- You came on your horse?
- Yeah.

Oh, well, that's wonderful,
Punky.

[sighs] Well...

it sounds as though you're...

very happy at the Buckworth's.

Oh, yeah, very happy.

I've got this wonderful suite
in the east wing.

Thank goodness,
Brandon knows east from west

because without him, I'd always
end up in the billiard room.

[both chuckling]

And the Buckworths buy me
more new clothes every day.

I've changed three times today.

I've got two more to go.

Oh. Well, I'm glad I don't have
to do the ironing.

[both chuckling]

Oh, well, I have to run.
I'm late for my flying lessons.

Uh, Punky.

I-- I'm very happy you came by.

You're the best medicine
I could have.

I'm happy you're feeling better.

I knew everything would work out
for the best.

Well, goodbye, Henry.

Goodbye, Punky.

Oh, Henry.

I missed you so much.

Oh, honey, I missed you too.

I mean,
the Buckworths are okay,

but they just keep giving me
everything I never even wanted.

I don't have what I want either.

All I want
is to come back home with you.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

I'm really, really, really,
really, really sure.

That settles it.

If I have to go to the supreme
court, I'll get you back.

And when I do,

nothing, nothing will ever
come between us.

Oh.

Next week,
Henry gets a loan

and opens up a new studio.

But...

I've just purchased
the most darling little castle

on the French Riviera.

It'll make a lovely summer home.

We're moving there permanently.

[theme music]