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You know, I'm afraid you're going to have to do this yourself, Jody.

This device has me thwarted.

Gee, Mr. French, didn't you have a kite when you were a little kid?

No, I'm afraid not.

You sure must have worked for mean people.

Oh, good afternoon, Susie.

Susie, do you know anything about kites?

I don't know anything about anything.

I love Mrs. Beasley.

I was just telling Mrs. Beasley how I look when I get as old as you.

Well, Buffy, could you please leave me alone for a while? I have to make a

personal phone call.

Hello, Greg?

I made my decision.

The answer for Saturday night is no.

No, that's not it at all.

It's just that... Well, I feel we've been seeing too much of each other

Hi, Uncle Bill.

How's my favorite barefoot girl?

I've got socks on.

Okay, almost barefoot.

Sissy had to make a very personal phone call. I didn't have time to put my shoes

on.

Why don't you go put something on your feet, huh?

Okay.

Well,

if that's the way you want it, it's fine with me.

I don't want to see you again either.

Uncle Bill said it'd be okay if I came in and put my shoes on. Well, go ahead.

I'll leave.

Something you want to talk about?

Maybe later.

What are you doing in this neighborhood?

I live near here.

Did your family move?

Uh -uh.

Rita's a big girl now.

You mean you've got your own place?

Come on over.

I'll break out the locale soda, and you can bring me up to date on all this scam

at Lexi High. I'd love to.

story. Two brothers, two sisters, one mother, one father, two dogs,

one canary, and six hamsters.

It's like living in a bus depot. I had to get out or be stifled.

And I know the feeling.

Troubles at home?

Not really.

But you know, once in a while, a girl just has to get off and be alone with

thoughts.

How'd you like to move in here?

Share the apartment?

You mean it?

We always did get along.

And it would cut expenses in half.

Boy, that would be something.

An apartment of my own.

My Uncle Bill would never let me.

Sissy, you're 18.

You're entitled to make your own decisions.

Why don't you do what I did?

Tell him you're leaving and leave.

No, I couldn't do it that way.

But I will go and ask him.

I'd like to have my own apartment.

You giving us some thought, I take it?

Oh, yes. You remember Rita Stone, right?

Well, she's at college now, and she's got a place just right around the corner

from us.

So it wouldn't be very far away.

And she asked me to share it with her.

Could I do that, Uncle Bill?

Oh, Rita's a very responsible girl.

And I'll pay my own way. I had that money from last summer.

You covered all the angles.

What do you think? Could I, Uncle Bill?

You let me think about it a little while, huh?

Excuse me, sir. Will you be requiring anything before I retire?

No, thanks.

Good night, sir. Good night. French.

Yes, sir.

Listen, I'm thinking about letting Sissy have her own place.

You are, sir.

I was going to ask you what you thought of the idea you just told me.

Surely you can't be in favor of it, sir.

Well, she asked me if she could do it, and I think she ought to have the

anyway.

But, sir, she's just a child.

She's 18.

She sees other kids doing it, and she wants to try it herself.

Then you'll be letting her go, sir.

No, I'm not letting her go. It's the only way I can think of to keep her

by.

Well, you'll be worrying about her, sir.

Yeah, we will.

Uncle Bill?

Huh?

Uncle Bill, what's the real reason Sissy's moving out?

Oh, it's nothing special, honey.

Growing up's got a lot of problems. I guess she just wants to be on her own so

she can think about them.

When I have problems, I talk them over with Mrs. Beasley.

And if they're real bad, with you.

Yeah, well, that's nice.

When you get a little older, you'll want to be on your own, too.

Does she need a whole apartment for that?

She seems to think so. Is that one of the things she figured out for herself?

Yeah.

Growing up sure can be complicated.

I think I've got everything, Uncle Bill. I'll call a cab.

No, you don't need a cab to go a block and a half, honey. We'll take it for

I'll help, too.

Brad?

everything on the bed.

We'll help you get back, Missy.

That's okay, Jody. I can manage.

Okay.

It's not half as pretty as our bedroom.

Then you be sure and let us know. We'll bring it right over, huh? Oh, thanks,

Uncle Bill.

You sure you don't need any help now with the heavy things there? Oh, no.

and I can handle it.

Uncle Bill, you've done more than enough.

This couch sure is nice.

Yeah, so is the carpet.

Well, I'll drop by and see you all later.

Thanks again.

Uncle Bill.

Oh, come on. Come on.

See you later, Stimpy. Okay. Goodbye. Okay.

Goodbye.

Oh, uh, should I be expecting you both for supper tonight, sister?

Thanks, Mr. French. Reed and I will be eating here.

Oh, yes, I see.

Goodbye.

I can see why you had to get away.

Wow.

Oh, well, it's just because we've been very close, and, oh, they were worried

about me.

Close is the word for it, all right.

Therefore, well, I thought they were going to move in with us.

Rita, let's get one thing straight.

I know how you feel about your family, and I'm sorry.

But I happen to love mine.

I didn't move out because they bugged me. I just want to be on my own.

Ground rule number one. Don't sing Sissy's Family.

Okay? Okay.

Let's get you unpacked.

Ah, serenity.

It's beautiful.

What's that?

You forgot your best bottle of perfume.

Oh. The one Jody and I gave you for Valentine's Day. It cost a dollar.

Well, thank you very much. You didn't have to make a special trip.

It's all right. I wanted Mrs. Beasley to see how two practically grown -up women

live anyhow.

Well, thank you. And you be careful going home.

Okay.

Well, what is it?

Did you figure everything out yet?

Huh? You know, all the things you wanted to think about.

Yes, I'm getting along just fine.

Goodbye. Bye.

Goodbye, Fifi.

Oh, I guess they missed me. Of course.

After all, you have been gone from home one hour and 47 minutes.

Bob's taking me out for brunch tomorrow. You want to call Greg and make it a

foursome? No, definitely not.

I'll get it.

Mr. French!

Oh, you see, I was out doing some shopping and I took the liberty to make

purchases for your kitchen.

May I?

Of course.

It really wasn't necessary.

Good afternoon, Miss Rita.

I'll call you back.

Well, you know, the lamb chops were succulent, and the Italian

squash seemed excellent.

And then I thought perhaps a little wild rice to round out a nice nutritious

dinner. Count me out, Mr. French. I'm watching my calories.

We were going to have yogurt for dinner.

Yogurt? Just yogurt?

Oh, you know, that was very sweet of you, Mr. French. We really appreciate

But you don't have to bother with this. We'll put it away.

Well, I could stay behind and prepare your dinner if you'd like.

What's there to preparing yogurt?

Really, we're managing just fine, Mr. French.

Oh, well...

Oh,

uh... Good afternoon, ladies.

that, Sissy, you've never left home.

I know, and it's awful.

What can I do?

You gotta tell them to get off your back.

Oh, but they mean well.

I don't want to hurt their feelings.

If you don't tell them, they might just as well put up cots right here in the

living room.

Maybe they'll realize I've dropped enough hints.

hasn't checked in yet.

Now, what makes you think it's going to be for me?

Hi. Hi, Eleanor.

Interrupt something?

Oh, no. Of course not. I was just surprised to see you.

Oh, sorry about barging in like this. Not at all. It's all right.

I thought I'd better bring you your mail.

Oh,

a last chance to purchase choice land acreage in Hawaii?

Thanks, Uncle Bill.

You ought to get one of those change of address cards, you know, from the

mailman. I'm going to do that Monday.

Well, everything okay?

Fine.

Well, I'll run along then. If you need anything, you know, just call me over at

the house.

Oh, Uncle Bill.

I know you all mean well.

And I love you for it.

But how can I be on my own?

I'm learning some reason to come over here every few minutes.

What do you mean, you all?

Buffy and Jody were here, and then just a little while ago, Mr. French.

Awesome. You're right.

Okay, you'll tell them for me, please?

Yeah, I'll tell them.

Bye -bye.

Bye.

Oh, that's the way she wants it, so that's the way it's going to have to be.

But, sir...

The refrigerator was absolutely bad.

And she forgot her best bottle of perfume.

The one Buffy and I bought her. I know it's not going to be easy on any of us,

but we're going to have to respect her wishes, that's all.

But Uncle Bill.

No, no, we're not going to go over there and see her, that's all.

Ever? Not unless she invites us.

Could we ask her to invite us?

No, we can't.

Come on in, Jody.

How did Mrs. Beasley like sleeping in her own bed?

She didn't say, but I think she was kind of lonely, too.

If you want, I'll stay with both of you at night.

Well, this room is fixed up for girls.

I won't notice. When I sleep, my eyes are closed.

It's okay, Jody. We'll get used to it. to it.

Well, anyway, you got the telephone all to yourself.

I know, but I can't call sissy.

Sorry.

Forgot to turn off the radio alarm.

That's okay. I should be getting up anyway.

Is the coffee on?

I'm going out. Have that brunch date with Bob.

You have any plans today?

Well, why don't you call Greg or someone?

A nice, quiet, peaceful day suits me fine.

Well, you'll have the place all to yourself.

By the way, I'm short on stockings.

Mind if I borrow a pair of yours?

Help yourself.

get over at your own apartment.

You must be having the time of your life.

Oh, sure.

It's just great.

Do you want to come and see it? Oh, I'd love to, Sissy, but Mom's expecting me

home. Hmm.

Well, some other time, then. Mm -hmm.

Hi, Buffy, Jody.

Hi.

Hi.

Jody, let me hold this thing now.

What's gotten into them?

Do you think Uncle Bill will be mad at us? We weren't supposed to talk to

Sissy talked to us first. We couldn't help it.

Boy, life used to be so simple.

Get it, Sissy. It's probably for you.

Greetings, Sissy.

Greg? What are you doing here?

Well, aren't you going to invite me in?

Thanks.

Well, how did you find out where I was living?

Well, I just happened to run into Rita, and she said, why don't I drop by?

Not bad.

Not bad at all.

I thought that we decided that we weren't going to see each other anymore.

That was before you got your own pad.

Well, what does that have to do with it? I figure any girl smart enough to get

her own pad is smart enough to make up with me.

Hey, pizza.

It's been in there for three days. That's okay. It's better when it's aged.

Okay, Greg. We're friends again. But now I have to do my homework, okay?

You've got some great records here, sissy.

You know what?

I'll bring mine over here and keep them here, too.

My parents can't stand the sound of good music.

I said I have homework.

Well, go ahead and do it.

I'm very sorry, Greg, but it wasn't my idea to invite you over here. I'm very

busy, and I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

But there are a lot of things I want to talk to you about.

You can tell me tomorrow at school.

Right now.

Goodbye.

appear to.

I had to wash my hair.

Oh, by the way, you're out of shampoo.

You might have asked if you could use it.

Well, I didn't want to interrupt you.

I thought you wouldn't be left alone.

You know something?

I thought I did too.

Thanks for making me realize how wrong I've been.

Yeah, that ought to do it.

Thanks for patching it up for me, Uncle Bill.

Jody, you're going to let me fly it again, aren't you?

If you promise to keep it away from the trees.

Well, it seems to be one of the laws of nature, Jody. They always wind up in the

trees.

See, Jody, it wasn't my fault. I was just obeying the laws.

Hi,

Mr. French.

I'm so glad you're back.

And you're going to stay.

Please say you're going to stay.

I'm going to stay.

She messed us on and over.

I guess she did.

I have some roast beef left over from dinner. I'll prepare a plate for you,

sissy. Oh, no, thank you, Mr. French. I already had dinner.

Okay, I'd love some.

A small plate, and welcome back, sissy.

I'll take your bag for you. I better go put Mrs. Beasley back in my bag.

I'll get the rest of my things tomorrow.

Okay, we can all help.

Uncle Bill, I hope you don't think I've been a silly teenager.

No, I never thought that for a minute.

Going off on your own can be fine for some girls, but I guess I wasn't ready.

Besides, I need my family.

You'll be ready someday.

Soon enough.