07x14 - The Nephews

[bunniefuu]

It's going to be
a lovely day.

Oh, good, dear.

I'm going
to get you!

No, you won't!

Yes, I will!

No, you won't!

I'll get you!

Aah! You're not
gonna get me!

I got you!

Not fair!

I got you and
you know it!

I'm not gonna play!

Rupert, please
don't choke me.

Royal.

I got you, dad.

Rupert--no,
don't do that!

Royal, you know you're
not supposed to say

No to the boys.

It stunts
their creative growth.

But--

Royal.

Ok. You can
choke me.

You know, dear,

I've been
thinking...

Wouldn't it be nice
if we could take

A little vacation?

I'd love to
get away

From all this
noise and chaos.

Got you!

We can get away
from the boys

For a few days.

Get away
from the boys?

Why would we want
to leave our boys?

To get away from
the noise and chaos?

Of the city, royal.

It's the city
we need a vacation from,

Not our boys.

Rupert!

Are you having fun,
sweetheart?

Yeah, mom!
Yeah, mom!

On the other hand,
royal,

Maybe it would do us good
to get away from them

For a few days.

You mean it?

Remember that
three-day river trip

We've always
talked about?

Oh, it could be like
a second honeymoon.

Can hermese look after
the boys for a few days?

Oh, no. She swore
she'd never come back.

What about mrs. Nelson?

Oh, she's still
in the rest home.

I guess it's hopeless.

We'll just have to
take the boys with us.

No!

We'll find somebody.

[Crash]

Now, who would
be dumb enough

To stay
with myron and rupert?

I don't believe it.

Good news?

Great news.

My brother royal and his wife
are coming for a visit

And they're
bringing their boys.

Oh! That's nice.

Two of the cutest kids
you've ever seen.

Can't wait till
laura gets the news!

That will
make her happy.

Oh, almanzo.

Mrs. Oleson.

May I help you?

No. I was just coming
to see caroline.

Oh, well,
she's not here.

Oh.

[Baby talk]

My, they're sprouting
up fast, aren't they?

Yes.

They take after
my side of
the family

In all and
other things.

My, little benjamin
sure does eat fast.

Oh, yes,
well, he's jewish,
you know.

He takes after
his father. Tsk.

I just can't wait
'til laura and I
have a family.

Well, of course
not everyone can have

Such beautiful
babies.

Well, we'll take
our chances.

Mmm. And exceptionally
bright and sweet...

I'll see you later.

And cuddly
little things

And well-mannered.

[Door opens and closes]

[Baby talk]

Does it love its grammy?

Ah!

She would marry a jew.

Honest.
Might have known it.

Little girls never
do anything like that.

Nels!

Laura!
Mm-hmm?

Guess what!

What?

Royal and millie
are coming for a visit.

When will
they be here?

Tomorrow or
the next day.

They're on
the road now.

Tomorrow?

And they're
bringing their boys.

Where are you going?

To clean up.

This place is gonna
need a lot of work

Before it's ready
for company.

You can start
with the floors.

Ok.

You know--

You're gonna just love
myron and rupert.

I'm sure I will.

You know, that's the one
thing this house could use--

The sounds
of childish laughter,

The patter of
little feet.

Manly, we've been
over this times.

Maybe now's
the time for .

I don't see why

You're so stubborn
on the subject.

I already
told you why.

I want to teach
for at least more years

Until we have
a working farm.

We don't have
to have a farm

To have children.

I'd have to give up
teaching

To stay home
and take care of them.

No, you wouldn't.
Now, I'd help out!

Manly!
I would.

Now, we could share
the responsibilities
equally.

It's not that easy.

Just wait till royal
and millie get here.

You'll see how easy it
is to have a family.

Ok!
You'll just see!

Fine!
Ok!

All right!

I got you!

I'm gonna get you!

No, you won't!

Yes, I will!

Watch out!

[Laughter]

Oh, I still
don't see how

You're going to
convince almanzo

And laura
to keep the boys.

I've told you.
I have a plan.

No!
Hide over here!

Boys, come eat
your lunch!

I wish you wouldn't
yell at them, dear.

[Boys yelling]

Look out! Get out
of the way!

Run!
Over here!

All right, now,
come here.

Myron, rupert.
Come here right now!

Come here.

Myron!

Rupert!

Oh! Oh! Oh!

Let's go
help him.

Yeah.

Got you!

Dirty trick.

I've got a deal
to make with you.

What kind
of a deal?

It's a contest, really.

How long do you
think you two can go

Without yelling
or chasing each other?

How long?
Depends.

If you can be
quiet and polite

The whole time you're
at almanzo and laura's,

I'll give you each
a shiny new nickel.

An indian head!

Indian head?!

A nickel to stay quiet
for the whole trip?

That's right.

Make it a silver dollar
and you've got a deal.

A silver dollar!

All right,
a silver dollar.

But you'll have
to share it.

Ok. You've
got a deal.

It's a deal. This means
you too, rupert.

I know.

Ok, now let's go get
some lunch.

Race you!

I'm tired
of racing.

Boys, let's change
those dirty shirts

Before we eat lunch.

Ok.

Aah!

Oh--uh--myron.

We were just
bringing him to

Aunt laura as
a present.

How many more
presents do you have?

Ok, take everything
out of your pockets.

Now!

These presents could
cost you your silver dollar.

We'll be good, pa.
Honest.

Well, see?
Isn't he cute?

Yeah. Real cute.

Beth!

Hey, darling,
they're coming!

Whuup!

Whoa...

[Boys laughing]

I'm going
to get you!

Oh, no you
won't!

[Laughs]

It's wonderful to see you.

This is my wife laura.

Hello, laura.

Mom! Help us!

Roy--
good to see you.

Boy, it's wonderful
to see you.

Roy, this is
my wife laura.

And this must be
myron and rupert.

Boys? I'm almanzo.
How are you?

It's nice to see you.
This is your aunt laura.

Hi.

[Moos]

Whoa!

Here we are.

Would you like
to come inside?

I'd love to.

Now, don't forget
about our deal.

We're being good, pa.

Come on! Let's get
that ice cream.

Quite a place you
got here, 'manzo.

Laura and I are
getting mighty proud.

So millie and I thought,

What better way to take
a second honeymoon

Than a river boat trip?

Oh, that sounds
wonderful.

'Course, it would
be even better--

Thank you, laura--

If the two of us
could go alone.

Of course, we didn't
want to leave the boys

Home with just
any old sitter.

Almanzo:
no, of course not.

Thank you, laura.

I have a great idea.

Why don't you leave
the boys here with us?

Oh, gosh, that'd
be awfully nice of you,

But we couldn't impose.

No, no, no imposition,
is it, laura?

No! No imposition
at all.

We're gonna have
a wonderful time

Together,
aren't we, fellas?

Hmm?
Yeah.

Eat up
those cookies.

Your aunt laura
makes great cookies!

Well, they're finally
ready, almanzo.

I hope you'll be
understanding.

We don't believe in
yelling or spanking.

I'm sure they'll have
no reason to yell, millie.

Well, you're all set.

Sure you don't
need your rig?

No, no.

You just go and
have a good time

And don't worry
about a thing.

Oh, we will.

Have a
nice trip.

Thank you.

Bye-bye.

Bye!

Bye-bye!

If I'm dreaming,
don't wake me up.

I best
get going.

I don't want
to be late.

Well, now, I'll take
care of the dishes.

The boys can walk
with you to school.

School?

Yeah, that's right.

It's important for
children to go to school.

We'd love to go
to school.

But we can't.

Almanzo:
you can't?

No, sir.

Our school at
home's on vacation,

And if we learn
stuff here,

We'd get real
confused!

They are on vacation.

Well, all right.

Vacation it is.

Have a nice time.

We will.

Bye, everyone.

Bye, aunt laura.

All right, men.

What are we gonna
do first?

We could
k*ll some birds.

k*ll some birds?

Rupert, birds are
beautiful creatures.

We love
to watch them fly,

Hear them sing.

Why do you want
to k*ll them?

So we can open them up
and see their guts.

Oooooh!

[Thud]

Ohhhh!

Myron, will you
stop that.

Rupert,
are you all right?

My bed broke!

Well, as long
as you're not hurt.

Myron, will you
please stop jumping?

You didn't tell me
to stop forever.

Myron, will you stop
jumping forever, please?

Myron, why don't you
run down to the barn

And get your
uncle 'manzo

A hammer and
a handful of nails?

Ok?

Will you run
to the barn, myron?

Hurry, myron!

Rupert, would you
mind giving your

Uncle 'manzo
a hand, please?

Where is
your brother?

Myron:
uncle 'manzo! Help!

Help! Help!

What is it?

Are you hurt?

What happened?

I can't find
the hammer.

You can't
find the hammer!

Myron, rupert...

Did you ever hear
the story about

The boy
who cried wolf?

Myron: yes.

Well, do you understand
it's very important

That you don't
call for help

Unless you really need it.

Otherwise, people
will stop believing you,

And won't come when you call.

Now, do you
understand that?

Yeah, but I can't
find the hammer.

You can't
find the hammer.

Here it is.

Couple of nails
and that bed's gonna

Be as good as new.

Ugh!

[Laughing]

Hi.

Oh, hi.

Taking a little nap?

No, I'm taking
a little break.

Where are
the boys?

Well, they're gonna put
on a little play for us.

They're upstairs
putting on their costumes.

A play?

Yeah, they're real...

Creative.

I guess
that's the word.

Uncle almanzo,
you ready?

Ready when you are.

Ok!

Indians on
the rampage!

[Yelling]

Myron, rupert!

Boys!

Boys!
Myron, rupert!

Uncle almanzo!

You're not supposed to stop
a play once it starts.

Boys, where did you get
the feathers for these costumes?

Feathers?

Yes, the feathers.

Off a couple
of your chickens.

[Clucking]

Oh!

Our chickens.

Hey, you wrecked
our play!

Hey!

You can't
treat us like this.

[Boys yelling]

Let me go!

Ow!
Ow!

Let me go!

All right, boys.

I want you to take off
your costumes

And get ready for bed.

But what about
our supper?

I'm afraid you're
gonna have to go to bed

Without any
supper tonight.

You've got
to be punished

For pulling the feathers
off those chickens!

But you didn't
tell us we couldn't

Pull the feathers
off the chickens.

Are the boys gonna eat?

Nope.

You don't think
I'm being too

Harsh on them, do you?

One evening without supper
isn't going to hurt them.

Uncle 'manzo.

Something's
wrong with myron.

Come on.
I think he's dead.

Manly?

Oh, I knew
this would happen.

Myron, wake up, son.
Wake up now.

He's never supposed to
go without a meal. Never.

What are you
talking about?

Our doctor
warned us.

What's wrong
with him?

I don't know what you
call it, but it's serious.

Now, rupert, I want you to
stay right here with him.

I'm gonna
be right back, ok?

We fooled him.

[Laughter]

Fainted?

Yes, he's not supposed
to go without food.

Doctor's orders.

There.

Here.

Thank you very much,
darling.

He's fading fast.

Let's sit him up.

Here we go.

Hot soup, boy.

Here we go.

Myron, smell that soup.

Uncle 'manzo...

There you go,
myron, ok.

Now here,
have a little soup.

There.

How's that
taste to you?

Ok, there you go.

He's fine.

I'm sure he is.

Your soup's cold.

I'm not very hungry.

Manly, I'm not so sure that
myron really fainted.

I think the boys are
just doing this to see

How fast they can get
you to come running.

No! No, I told them
the story

Of the boy
who cried wolf.

They're not doing that!

This is god's country,
isn't it, millie?

Fresh air,
no city noises.

It's heaven.
Isn't it heaven?

I suppose.

Darling,
what's wrong?

Nothing.

Well, something's
wrong, now come on.

What is it?

I miss the boys.

I wish
they were here.

I wish they were
here too, dear.

Do you?

No, I don't.

I'm not gonna
lie about--

I'm glad they're
not here.

Royal, how can
you say that?

Your own boys.

Millie, please.
I love the boys,

But I need
this vacation.

Without them--
just you and i.

Remember, this was
supposed to be

Our second
honeymoon.

I know.
I'm sorry.

I won't mention
the boys again.

A second honeymoon.

Do you remember
our honeymoon?

How could I forget?

Days on the river,
nights by the fire.

That's when I became
pregnant with myron.

No trip is perfect.

[Rooster crows]

Morning,
sweetie.

Good morning.

I'm making breakfast
this morning,

You better hurry up
and get dressed.

I just know I'm gonna get
through to those boys today.

They were just
nervous yesterday,

Being in a new
place and all.

I suppose.

But today, everything's
gonna be diff--

Different.

Is something wrong?

[Sighs]

Somebody...

Filled my slipper...

[Grunts]

With honey.

I bet it was a wolf
in little boy's clothing.

Morning.

Morning!

Good morning.

Well, it looks like
another fine day.

And I think you
boys are gonna have

A really good time
today.

What are we
going to do?

Both your aunt laura
and I have to be

In town most of
the day.

And I want to
leave you here.

All by yourselves.

Almanzo.

But you'll have to
accomplish something

With your day.

You mean chores?

No, it can be
anything you like.

Just so long as
it's constructive.

Well, I suppose we could
build a tree house.

That would be
educational.

I think that's
a great idea.

I don't know
what we can do

With this quality of lumber
you're giving us.

This lumber'll
be just fine for
your tree house.

Can't promise
miracles.

Just build
the tree house, myron.

How you doing?

Great.

Boys are all set.

You ready to go?

Yeah, let's go.

We'll see you
this afternoon.

I want that
tree house built.

Ok, ok.

Bye.

Bye.

A tree house.

Well, it was
your idea.

Well, let's
get to work.

Thanks a lot
for the hand, charles.

No problem.

Those little nephews
of yours getting
underfoot?

Ahh, no.

I had a rough time
with them yesterday,

But then I just realized
it was excess energy.

Is that
what it is?

Yeah! But I figured out
a way to harness it.

Well, if you figured
that out, almanzo,

You're a genius.

You just have to be
a little smarter

Than they are,
that's all.

You're in big trouble.

See you later.
All right!

Uncle 'manzo!

Uncle 'manzo!

Boys!

My vegetables!

We finished
the house!

Completely!

Well, I knew
you could do it

If you put your
minds to it.

But we don't want you
to see it yet.

Why not?

Because we'd like
to paint it.

Paint it?

It just doesn't look
quite finished

Without a coat of paint.

We'll paint
it tomorrow.

Well, that
sounds fine.

My vegetables!

Sorry,
aunt laura.

Royal.

Yes, my love.

I just had
a horrible thought!

What?

I suddenly thought

That almanzo might
yell at the boys.

Well,
what's so horrible
about that?

Royal!

No, I mean it.

I mean
this whole business
of never saying no

Is your idea.

I read it
in a book!

It was probably written
by someone who

Never had a child.

Well, that's
nonsense!

Well, certainly
our boys are
rambunctious,

But they're boys!

And you must admit,
they are creative.

Why, they paint,

They sing,
they--

Millie, painting all
the windows in the living room

Black is not
my idea of art.

And if I'd sung the kind of
songs they do when I was a boy,

I would've had my mouth
washed out with soap.

If you felt this way
about it,

Why didn't you ever
say anything?

Because it's hard to talk
with your son choking you!

I mean,
if god had never wanted us
to say no to our children,

He would've never
invented the word.

You're raising
your voice, royal.

I'm sorry, my love.

Look, we've only got
a few days left.

Let's not waste
them arguing, all right?

All right.

Let's cuddle.

Do you really think

The boys
are all right?

Millie, believe me.

If you want to worry
about someone,

Worry about
'manzo and laura.

All tucked in?

Yeah.

They sure had
fun today.

I'd really like to
get a look at that
tree house.

You promised
you'd wait.

I know.
I will.

I told you
today was gonna
be different.

I am so glad you finally
got through to them.

You want
some coffee?

Yeah, as soon
as I get back.

I want to make
a quick trip first.

Laura!

Laura!

Well...

There's your tree house.

There you go.
Easy does it.

Got to clear
that limb.

It's in the clear.

Bottom down
a little bit.

Bottom down.
Set her down.

Let her down.
Down. There you go.

I tell you, I got
to hand it to those
nephews of yours.

They sure are inventive.

Now, how in the world
they got this up a tree...

You know, I'm completely
at the end of my rope.

I don't know what to do.

Well, have you tried
reasoning with them?

Yeah.

You're just gonna
have to be firm with them,

Show 'em who's boss.

I tried that, too.

Well, I don't know
what to tell you then,

But you better
think of something.

You're not gonna have
a house left to live in.

Manny, you better
get cleaned up for church.

Yeah, me, too.

Listen, you go ahead.

I'll take care
of this thing later.

All right.
Save that rope.

You may want to tie up
your nephews.

Ha ha!

See you later,
darling.

Thanks, pa.

No problem.

Good luck with
the monsters.

Ha ha!

[Grunting]

Boys!

It was his fault!

He hit me
first!

Boys,
boys, boys...

I'm trying mighty
hard not to lose
my temper.

That's good,
uncle almanzo.

Ma says keeping calm

Is one of the most
important things in life.

Well, I'm trying,
I am.

But uncle 'manzo
has his limits, too.

If you
keep testing me,

And we'll all
wind up unhappy.

Can you see that?

You both better behave
in church today.

You hear me?

We wouldn't do
anything wrong

In church,
uncle almanzo!

'Course not!

Promise?

That's good,
boys.

I'll k*ll you!

No, you won't!

* Bringing in the sheaves

* Bringing in the sheaves

* We shall come rejoicing

* Bringing in the sheaves *

We'd like to wish
a happy 8 th birthday

To emma hawke.

And today we have a couple of
young visitors.

Laura and almanzo wilder

Have their nephews
staying with them,

Myron and rupert.

Hope you boys are
having a good time.

[Burp]

Ha ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

It's hard to believe
this is our last day.

It just flew by!

It certainly did.

It's been wonderful!

Let's do it
again next year--

Maybe for a whole week,
what do you say?

Well, I wish
we could.

We can!

Not really.

Why?

Well, it's--it's
just that...

Just that what?

I know I should have
told you before,

But I wanted to pick

Just the right
moment.

I'm going
to have a baby!

[Splash]

Royal...

Royal! Oh!

I don't see why we have
to go on a picnic.

It's my vacation, and I
don't like picnics.

You like to go
swimming, don't you?

No, I hate
going swimming.

In fact, I don't even
like taking baths.

Myron's afraid
of the water.

You don't have
to go swimming

If you don't want to.

Well, here we are,
everybody!

Here we are--
where?

Why don't you boys

Go exploring
until lunch time?

Don't wander
off too far.

We won't!

I suppose they'll
be all right.

Of course.

Let me help.

Please.
It's windy.

I'm gonna
get you!

No, you're not!

Yeah, I will!

I'm gonna get you!

It sure is
peaceful here.

Uncle 'manzo!

Uncle 'manzo!

Help, uncle 'manzo!

Myron, he fell
in the lake!

Rupert!

We were just looking at
the lake and he fell in!

Rupert, remember
what I told you

About crying wolf?

Uncle 'manzo,
he's going to drown!

Manly, this
is no joke.

Uh--rupert?
Rupert,

Where is he,
rupert?

Right there!

See his shoe?

It's myron's shoe!

Ha ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

That's the last
we're going to take,
rupert!

Come here, son!

Come here!
Get up!

Hey! Ow!

Myron, get down
out of that tree!

Aaahh!

Come here, myron!

Myron,

You nearly scared your
aunt laura and I to death!

Now, what are you
thinking about, boy?

What are you
thinking about?

It's impossible to scare
someone to death.

[Screaming]

Stop it!

What are you doing?

I'm freezing
cold!

I am, too!

Now you know
how we feel!

And I hope
that'll teach you

Never to do anything
like that ever again!

Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh!

Come on, let's get
out of here!

Yeah!

Delicious.

Hey, you gave rupert
a bigger potato.

They're both
exactly the same size.

See? His is bigger.

Give it back.

Give it back, myron.

Stop that, boys!

Stop it!
Stop it!

Ow!
You're hurting me!

Where you
taking us?

You're going to bed
without any dinner.

I'll faint!

Laura:
I don't care!

Ow!

Ow!

Ow!

Ow!

I can't go
without supper.

Yes, you can.

He fainted.
He's gonna die!

No, he's not.

You just can't
leave me like this!

Yes, I can.
Watch me.

Aunt laura,

Don't you
like children?

Well, of course!
I love children, myron.

I just don't
like you.

Sleep tight, boys.

How's myron?

He's fine.

He didn't faint?

Of course he did.
He had a speedy recovery.

You know what
those boys need?

A little good
old-fashioned discipline.

You know, darling,

It did my heart good
today when you dumped

That bucket of
water on those two.

[Laughter]

[Laura laughs]

Aunt laura,

Can we build
a fire out back?

No, fire's too dangerous.

Now, it's not something
to play with.

But we're bored.

Then find something to
occupy yourself with.

You may not build
a fire outside.

Hi, boys!

Both:
hi, uncle 'manzo!

Come on.

Come on.

Let's go back
in the barn.

Come on now.

Put it out.

Get rid
of that smoke.

It's smoking!
It's still smoldering.

I know.

Get that!

Get that out.

Aah! What are
you doing?

Putting out
the fire.

We already
did!

You weren't supposed
to light one in the first place.

You think now that
you will remember that?

Oh...

Look at us.

I put the boys to work
cleaning the barn.

I was so excited
about having

The boys come to
stay with us.

After this, I realize--

You might never want
children.

Sure I do!

I think we should have
a dozen of them,

And send them
all to stay

With royal and millie
for the summer.

Hey!

Look at this.

It's just
a rat trap.

Yeah, but
I got an idea.

[Snap]

Ow!

That's it!
That's it.

Rupert and myron,
here I come!

The house
looks awful quiet.

You don't suppose...

Oh, what could
go wrong?

[Knock on door]

Roy, millie!

Welcome back!
How was the trip?

Very nice.

Mom, how
you doing?

The boys...

We got along just fine,
didn't we, boys?

Both:
yes, aunt laura.

Such industriousness.

What are
you working on?

An essay
on what we did

During
our vacation.

It was aunt
laura's idea.

I'm so very
proud of you both.

I've never seen
you so polite.

And because you've
both been very good,

I've decided to give you
each a silver dollar.

You don't have to share.

Hey, thanks!

Thanks!
Thanks a lot!

I hope this has been
a good lesson for you.

It has.

Whoa!

You folks are early.

It'll be about 5 minutes
before we leave.

Why don't we all go inside
and have a piece of pie?

Well,
as long as we're
still on vacation.

Thank you,
driver.

Sure.

Oh, pa, can rupert
and I go see the horses?

Sure. Just stay
out of trouble.

Yes! Ok!

Nellie?
Thank you.

There.

Honestly, I hate
to admit it,

But I have never
seen the boys

So well-behaved.

Well, laura has
a way with them,
all right.

Yes. And we certainly
hate to see them go.

Oh, thank you, dear.

Oh, come on, boys,
we're ready to go.

Boys,
what do you say to
almanzo and laura?

Thanks for
a wonderful time.

You're welcome.
Thank you!

Thanks again for
everything.

Roy, a pleasure.

Bye-bye, roy.

Bye.

Laura: now, you boys
remember to write

To us when you
get home.

We will.
Yeah, we'll write.

Bye!

Have a safe trip.

Bye.

Hold on there!

Whoa! Runaway!

Whoa! Whoa!

Dang varmint! Stop them!
Stop them!

Doggone. Whew!
That was some ride.

Dag burn it, stop them!

I know it's hard to believe,
but years later,

Rupert had grown up
to be a doctor

And myron became
a minister.

And some folks don't
believe in miracles!