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There's a time for love and a time for living. Take a chance and face the wind.

An open road and a road that's hidden. A brand new life around the bend.

There were times I lost a dream or two.

And found a trail.

And at the end was you.

There's a path you've taken, a path not taken.

The choice is up to you, my friend.

Not so long, but you're not awake to a brand new life.

Brand new life. A brand new life for ground.

Now, wait a minute. Where are you going dressed like that on a Saturday morning?

To the car wash.

I bet they do it by hand.

Actually, I am going to a murder mystery weekend on the Boston Express.

Yeah, well, hey, you're dressed to kill there, Mona.

Well, I am not the murderer. I am the decoy. See, I'm supposed to have an

with Lord Rothbone, his butler, his chauffeur, and the stable boy.

Busy weekend, huh?

Well, it's all pretend, right?

We'll see.

Hey, I hope Lord Rathbone's in good shape.

Well, if I'm not back by Tuesday, call Scotland Yard. Yeah, I'll let him know.

Have a good time.

Oh,

hey, well, if it isn't Boris and Martina.

How were your lessons?

Oh, he's great. He's got star potential. He screamed and argued over every

point. Hey, that's what they paid to see.

Oh, no.

What is this, Grand Central today? What is going on here?

Hi, I'm Kelly Johnson. I'm looking for Samantha Maselli. Oh, you called about

needing a babysitter, right? Well, come on in. Sam will be here in a minute.

Hey, I'm her father, Tony. Hi.

I hope you don't think I'm one of those overprotective mothers, but I like to

meet my babysitter in person.

Hey, I don't think you're overprotective. I used to fingerprint

Oh, yeah.

This is Angela Bauer, and I'm her housekeeper.

Hello. Hi. It's very nice to meet you. Are you new to the area? We just moved

Fairfield a few weeks ago. I teach aerobics at the Fairfield Health Club.

know, I've been thinking of joining a health club.

Oh, you should. You know, a regular program of weights and aerobics will

your tennis game and really tone up those thighs.

Really?

How nice to know.

Now, Tony, you look like a guy who knows his way around a weight room.

Oh, yeah?

Hey,

and you sound like you know your way around a locker room. Well, I'm a real

sports nut. Yeah?

Hey, Angela.

What?

Did you hear that? Kelly's a real sports nut.

Oh, swell.

Hey, Tony, do you like boxing?

Do I like boxing? Tell her, Angela.

He likes boxing.

Great. I've got an extra ticket to the Henderson -Taggart fight if you're

interested. Am I interested?

He's interested.

Great. I'll see you Friday.

Okay. Listen, I'm sorry I can't wait to meet Sam. I've got to pick up Melissa at

noon. Bye.

Welcome to Connecticut. I hope you and your husband will be very happy here.

Well, actually, my husband passed away recently. It's just Melissa and me.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I guess I'm a single woman again.

Oh, I'm sorry.

heavy metal music is pulling the magnets off the refrigerator.

Dad, you know, you just can't appreciate good music.

You know, when this group plays, they have to hire guards to keep girls from

rushing the stage.

Well, of course they're rushing the stage. They're looking for makeup tips.

Let me know.

Let me know when Kelly drops off Melissa. All right.

Sam is going to be babysitting for Melissa again.

Yeah, yeah. Kelly and I were going to catch the Henderson -Taggart fight. Why?

You certainly have been seeing a lot of our little sports nut this week.

Yeah, yeah, I have, I have. And, you know, Angel, now that you mention it,

there's something I want to talk to you about.

Oh? Yeah, it's about me and Kelly.

What is it, Tony?

Gee, you know, this never happened to me before.

I mean, Kelly's a gorgeous, fun -loving, intelligent woman.

Tony, I'm not sure I'm the one you should be telling this to. No, no,

you're the perfect one.

See, Angela, the thing is this here.

I don't know what it is, but I don't have any feelings for Kelly.

I mean, I got buddy feelings for her, but I don't have those feelings that set

guy's heart aflutter.

You don't? No, no.

You think there's something wrong with me?

No.

You know, maybe I walked under that hole in the ozone layer. No.

Ready for your spacewalk? Yeah!

Blast off! All right, baby, walk, walk.

Now backwards.

Strong, strong.

Oh,

that's a good thing you've been working out at the gym.

Hey, babysitter reporting for duty.

Hi, Sam. Hi. All right, this is Sam. We've got to go, but remember, I made

Melissa's favorite bedtime snack.

I know, chocolate pudding. Oh, you got it, you little dewdrop.

Thank you, Tommy.

Oh, she's cute.

her PJs and her pop -up storybook and her blanket.

Bye -bye, sweetheart.

Bye, Mommy.

We'll be back about 11.

Or 10, if Tiger tags him in at first, like I know he's gonna. Yeah, put your

money where your mouth is. Have a good time, guys.

Bye. So, Melissa, what do you want to do?

Will you read me a story?

Sure I will. Let's see what Mommy packed for you. Come here.

Uh -oh. Hi, Jonathan.

want to hurt your feelings, now would you, Jonathan?

Sucker it again.

You know, I don't get it. How come I do all the work and you get all the money?

It's called seniority, and I'll always have it.

Hello? Oh, hi, Bonnie.

Listen, I can't talk right now. I'm busy babysitting.

What's great news about that?

Well, they're giving Bonnie their tickets to go see the U2 concert.

And I could go if I could find some caring adult to babysit for me.

Any thoughts?

Well... It pays two bucks an hour.

How can I say no to that?

Thank you, Angela. Oh, you're the best. I owe you for the rest of my life.

Speaking of the rest of your life, what about your father?

Well, I did all my homework.

And Bonnie's father's going to be driving us there and picking us up, and

be home the minute the concert's over. Good. Oh, good. Hey, I want you to wear

heavy coat. I want you to sit near a fire exit next to a security guard and

talking to guys in tight jeans or chains.

Okay, Dad.

You startled me.

Are you, uh, are you all right?

I can't sleep.

Yeah, I see that.

Well, come here.

Come on. I like your hair.

It's like mommy's, except it's black on the bottom.

Well, that's the way it grows.

I like your nightgown.

Thank you. My mommy bought for me. She bought me all new clothes.

Oh, my. That's a very nice mommy.

Do you have a doll or anything special you like to sleep with?

Yes, Mrs. Hadley.

Oh, Mrs. Hadley, your doll. Do you have her here tonight?

I don't have her anymore.

Oh.

Because when mommy picked me up from school, she said we had to go away fast

I could go home from society.

Why not, sweetheart?

Why couldn't you go home? Because mommy said daddy wasn't there anymore.

And mommy said daddy went away on a long trip.

I know, baby.

You know what?

One time my daddy called, but mommy said he was too busy to talk to me.

He called?

And then what happened? We moved here.

Melissa, honey, are you sure that your daddy... Oh, that last floor of your

punches was unbelievable.

I hope the referee's going to be all right.

What are you doing up so late, huh?

problem sleeping.

No wonder.

You're reading it as shining?

Well, where is Sam?

She's at a U2 concert, sitting next to a security guard near a fire exit in a

heavy coat.

What about tight jeans and chains?

It's covered.

You're getting good, Angela.

Well, we better get you home to bed, huh?

Thank you so much for looking after her, Angela. I really appreciate it. No

problem. Hey, thanks a lot. That was terrific. Bye, Melissa.

Bye, Tony.

Okay. Good night. Good night. Oh, what a little cutie, huh?

And Melissa's not bad either.

I think I'm going to make myself a snack.

Tony. Yeah.

I need to talk to you. What about?

Um... I know this sounds weird, but...

I have this feeling that Kelly's husband may still be alive.

What are you talking about?

I know this is terrible. It's just... I think Kelly may have stolen Melissa from

him. Oh, come on, Angela. That's ridiculous.

When did you ever get a lame -brain idea like that?

Well, I mean, just look at the facts. I mean, you've been spending a lot of time

with her. Have you ever been over to her house?

Well, she doesn't have her furniture yet.

She's very closed -mouthed about her past. Oh, come on, Angela. Give the girl

break. She just lost her husband.

And then there's Melissa.

She said her father called one time and Kelly wouldn't let her talk to him.

Are you sure?

Yes.

All right, all right. Hey, so you like Fairfield?

I love it. Oh, hey.

Here you go.

You like it better than your old town?

Oh, my.

Your shot, your shot.

Hey, where was that anyway?

Up north.

Ah, well.

Up north like Vermont or like Greenland?

New Hampshire.

Oh, New Hampshire.

Oh, New Hampshire's a pretty state, pretty state.

What part of New Hampshire do you say you're from?

Why are you asking so many questions?

Listen, Kelly, something's bothering me.

Yes?

Look, Melissa said some things, and I know it's crazy, but I've got to ask

Look, I don't know what she said, but you've got to remember she...

Did you take Melissa from her father?

What?

Tony, my husband is dead. I can't believe you would think a thing like

thought you were my friend.

Well, I am your friend, but... Look, Melissa has an active imagination.

And she hasn't accepted the fact that her father's gone.

You of all people should understand that.

Okay.

Well, uh...

All the magic went out of that one, huh?

Come on, Kelly.

Level with me.

Look, my past is my business.

So just lay off.

I was right, wasn't I?

Yep. Oh, this is one time I wish I wasn't.

You think you know somebody, you know?

But she was just lying to me the whole time. And she would have kept on lying

me just like she's going to keep on lying to Melissa.

Hi, Dad. Hi, Angela.

Oh, Sam.

Yeah, Dad?

Sam, we've always had a great relationship, haven't we?

Sure, Dad. And we've always been honest and open and trusting with each other.

Yeah? Oh, baby, I love you. Oh.

I love you so much.

Dad, you're not dying, are you?

No, sweetheart.

Am I dying?

No, Samantha. I just want to make sure that our relationship never changes and

it's always open and honest.

Okay, Dad.

Whatever you say.

He's losing it.

I'd hate to lose my daughter.

Tony, what are you going to do about Kelly?

Hey, listen, it's cut and dried. I've got to blow the whistle on her.

Tony, you don't know what it means to a mother to lose her child. How traumatic

it could be.

Maybe there are facts we don't know. Maybe there's some way we could help

Hey, Angela.

All I know is there's a father in New Hampshire who's looking for his

Who's going to help him?

Oh.

I could never squeal on my friends.

Even when Johnny Angle stole from the collection plate and then confessed to

priest that I did it.

I remodeled his nose, but I didn't turn him in.

I don't know where my mind is.

I walked off with your basketball.

Well, that's not all you walked off with.

May I come in?

Of course you can, Kelly.

Well, why don't you say something?

Because I got nothing to say to you.

I could really use a friend right now, Tony.

Why don't you talk to Angela?

I could really use some fresh air.

He's very hurt, Kelly.

I don't blame him.

But I am not the horrible person that you both think I am.

I had a reason for doing what I did.

Like what?

Love.

I love Melissa more than anything in this world.

You're a mother. You can understand that.

I'm trying.

Angela, it was a messy divorce.

And it was an even messier custody battle.

Melissa was in the middle of an ugly tug of war.

So you stole her?

No.

I gave up custody.

I gave her up.

And then after a few months, I realized that I

couldn't live without her.

So one day after school, I picked up Melissa, and I just kept on driving.

I know how much you love Melissa, but what are you going to do? Are you just

going to keep on running?

I don't know.

I don't know what I'm going to do.

I just want what's best for her.

I can't tell you what a relief it is to be able to get this out in the open.

You're a friend.

And you have the dubious distinction of being the only one I have right now.

Well...

Maybe you got one more.

Tony, I'm sorry I lied.

I was afraid you wouldn't understand and I'd lose my pal.

Hey, you ain't losing anybody.

Then you'll stand by me?

Every step of the way.

And look, they'll understand because you're going to bring Melissa back

yourself.

Wait a minute.

Who said anything about bringing her back?

You gotta bring her back.

I mean, what are you gonna do, go dragging her around? You know, it's

the law.

I have no choice.

Giving up custody was the biggest mistake I ever made.

Uh -uh, Kelly.

This is the biggest mistake you ever made.

Well, I'm sorry you see it that way.

All I ask is...

That you remembered that we were friends.

Hey.

I thought we were getting through to her.

What are we going to do now?

I'm going to be her friend.

A little cafe?

Good. Thanks.

Okay.

Mother, you went out for the mail an hour ago. Where have you been?

There are more things than rain, sleet, and snow that will keep a postman from

his appointed round.

Ah, this one is for you.

Hey, it's from Kelly.

Oh, what are you doing?

I don't know. Let's see.

Here, Tony, just a quick note to let you know Melissa and I are okay.

Thanks for offering to be there for the hearing.

I know it's going to be tough, but having you there will make a real

to me.

Tony, I owe you a lot, and you owe me 20 bucks from the Henderson -Taggart

fight. You know I shouldn't have laid no odds.

Oh, enclosed is a drawing for Angela from Melissa.

Oh, we had a special relationship.

It's a porcupine.

It's funny, it's...

Its quills are black on the bottom and light on top.

That's what it is.

Yes, it is indeed a porcupine.