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But now, come on, let's have it. Why are you here? As a matter of fact, we are

all going to Hawaii.

Hawaii!

Tom must go to Hawaii no matter what.

The whole family, too. I want the whole family to be there.

That's what the man said, Dad. All the luggage for my flight is here. But it's

not all here. There's still one missing. Mine.

Gee, tough break, Mr. Bradford.

And it was your only one, too.

He's going to meet me on the beach in front of the hotel.

Now, do you think you can arrange to have Tom there around five o 'clock?

All right, Viv.

Let's just hope he knows what you're doing.

They have a right to see their grandfather.

Vivian, you don't understand.

The grandfather doesn't have a right to see them. That's nonsense. Family is

family no matter what. No, Vivian, it's the truth.

I gave up that right a long time ago.

Well, looks like Nicholas is having a good time.

Yes. Seems he's found a friend.

He doesn't know it yet, but he's found his... his grandfather.

What?

He's an old man.

The time has come.

He is our father.

A father doesn't let his ten -year -old son cry himself to sleep every night.

No, no, Abby.

He doesn't know the first thing about being a father.

The only thing he knows about is running away.

Oh, we spend our days like bright and shiny new dimes

If we're ever puzzled by the changing times

There's a plate of homemade wishes

On the kitchen window sill And eight

is enough to fill our lives with love.

More than enough to fill our lives with love.

On your left is Diamond Head, one of Oahu's two inactive volcanoes.

Rising majestically above Waikiki, Diamond Head provides a natural shield

against tropical storms.

Formed over 100 ,000 years ago by violent steam explosions, this crater

name from a group of British sailors who in 1825 thought they had discovered

diamonds inside.

Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, diamonds...

Interest in our group might be interested in knowing that Diamond Head

popular attraction for hikers.

Thanks.

Oh, gosh, this is fun.

Hey, thank you guys for the suntan lotion. This was a real lifesaver. Sure,

time. I can't believe we met two locals. We didn't think we'd see anybody but

tourists. Well, we usually don't hang out at this beach, but my car's in the

shop, and we live pretty close to here. Well, it must be really nice knowing all

the good places away from the tourist traps.

It has its advantages.

Say, I don't know what your girl's schedule is, but we'd be glad to show

around, if you're interested.

Interested? Are you kidding? Yeah, who cats up a chance to see the real Hawaii?

Great, then why don't we start with dinner tonight?

Fine.

Oh, wait. What? We can't. The hula show.

Oh. Hula?

Well, that's so cliché. Oh, I know, but our Aunt Vivian already made the

arrangements, and, well, besides, it's the only family thing that's been

for the whole trip.

Oh, we understand.

Well, how about tomorrow then? In the morning, say 9 o 'clock? Right here?

How's that?

9 o 'clock it is.

Great. Be there.

Yeah.

We're not going to get away with this. Would you relax? They'll never know the

difference. We don't look like we're Hawaiian. We don't talk like we're

Hawaiian. And they're not going to believe we're Hawaiian.

Not for long, anyway. You know, you worry too much. Even if they do catch

the time they find out, they'll be so in love with us, it won't make any

difference. Sure.

You know, those are a couple of great kids.

Tom's done a fine job with those boys.

Wait till you see the girls and David. You'll fall in love with them, too. I

can't get over the idea that I've got eight grandchildren.

Eight?

Dad, I had this idea.

If you and Tom could sit down, just the two of you, and talk.

No. No, Vivian, it won't work.

Tom doesn't want it.

I'm not too sure I do either.

I think you do.

Look, Vivian, you and I are like two peas in a pod.

But I think Tom's different.

At least you could try.

No, I can't. You can't or you won't.

Now you listen to what I'm going to say.

And understand.

I want this more than anything.

And if you can't do it for yourself, at least you can do it for me.

You owe me that much, Dad.

At least that.

No, Vivian, not again.

Abby, you can't let me down now. I can and I am. You just can't force them

together. If there were another way, don't you think I'd go for it in a

Oh, come on, Abby, you know the situation.

The only way Tom is going to talk to Matt is if he's in a situation where he

to. Look, Bea, I know how important this is to you, and I understand, believe

me, but I'm not going to deceive Tom again.

Well, I guess I'm on my own then.

Bea, sometimes these things look good on paper, but, well, there's been a lot of

water under the bridge.

I don't believe that, Abby.

It's never too late.

Yes, Mr. Bradford?

I'm calling to confirm your reservation for tonight's show.

It's a hotel policy for any group over 10, you understand.

Oh, good. Thank you. Your sister has you down for 8 o 'clock. Party at 14,

correct? Right. Excellent.

We'll see you then. Okay. Bye.

Oh, no. Not 14. 13.

Hello, you... It's too... Oh, shucks.

Hi. What's wrong? It's Vivian. She messed up the reservations for the hula

tonight. She overbooked us by one.

Oh, you don't think.

No, she wouldn't. Of course she would. No, really, Tom. I just talked to her

she promised me you wouldn't be there. You don't know my sister very well. When

she puts her mind to something, she doesn't let much stand in her way,

promises. You really think so?

I know so.

Fortunately, she didn't count on the hotel calling to confirm the

So what are you going to do?

I know what I'm going to do.

I'm going to stay right here in the room.

Well, what about the show? The whole family's going to be there.

I know. Just a little too much family. For once in my life, I am not going to

fall victim to these manipulations.

What'll I say?

Say what you feel.

Say what comes naturally.

I don't believe it, Vi. I really don't.

Maybe we should wait a couple of days. Dad, you promised.

Look, it's bound to be uncomfortable at first, but you'll see.

Once the ice is broken, Tommy will come around. I know it. Well, I don't. I

think it's premature.

What if he's not in his hotel room? He will be.

I've taken care of everything.

I've got an island in the Pacific, and everything about it is terrific.

I've got the sun to tan me, fall to find me, and...

An occasional man.

learn to do that.

Who is it? It's Vivian.

It's unlocked.

Hello, son.

The name is Tom.

Right.

I don't know what I'm doing here.

Vivian thought we ought to meet and talk and, well... Yeah, let's not make more

out of this than there is.

Vivian has a tendency to get carried away sometimes.

All right, we met and we talked. That's what she wanted, right?

Yes. All right, so why don't we both do ourselves a favor and let it go at that?

Suits me.

I didn't want to come here in the first place.

Good. Then we're agreed.

And why don't you just stay out of my life and my family's, and I'll stay out

yours.

I have some cards to finish writing now.

Oh,

this is going to be great.

The catamaran cruise will take you sailing into the breathtaking Hawaiian

while you relax and unwind in the balmy breezes of your tropical dreams.

It's him.

Him who?

The weirdo on the bus yesterday over there.

Did you see that? He looked right at us. Yes, and I saw the way he looked at us.

Boy, he gives me creeps. All right, look, let's not overreact. I'm sure he's

harmless. Perfectly harmless.

How can you be so sure? I'm not. That's what you're supposed to say.

Let's go.

Now, should any water get into the mouthpiece, just blow like so.

That'll clear it.

Whatever you do, don't breathe in. You'll swallow water and start choking.

Got it. Any questions?

Yeah. There aren't any sharks out there, are there?

Look, you're going to see a lot of strange -looking creatures down there,

promise, they're all harmless, so don't be afraid.

Everybody ready?

Ready. Okay, let's go.

What have we got to lose?

Dry hold the garbage.

Impressive.

Now, what do you have?

Oh, root beer.

Root beer coming up. No garbage.

It's a nice place you got here.

Thank you.

Get out of here.

I don't walk.

Wasn't that bad.

Your dad know where you went?

Nah. He hasn't left his hotel room all day.

Last night, either.

I think he's getting weird in his old age.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean... Forget it.

Old age isn't so bad, really. Gives you time to think.

Mostly about what it would be like to be young again.

I don't know.

Maybe it's just a phase he's going through or something.

Sometimes I think he doesn't even remember what it's like to be young

It's not easy being a father, Tommy.

There's a lot involved.

A lot more than...

Some fathers have the guts to live up to.

You're lucky.

I guess.

I just wish he wouldn't try and run my life all the time.

I'm sure he doesn't do it on purpose.

You know, some dads have a tendency to overreact.

They make mistakes, but it's because they care so much.

I wish he understood me like you do.

Oh, he will.

See, I've got an advantage. I'm old.

I've already made the mistakes.

So what time does the band start?

About 7 .30.

Good group?

Not bad, mostly disco.

I wonder if they'd mind if I sat in for a couple of sets, just to keep me in

practice. I don't know about that, Tommy. Well, if you're worried about me

cutting it, don't be. I mean, I've sat in with lots of groups before.

It's not that.

It's a marvelous idea.

Hello, sweetheart.

Vivian.

How can you possibly say no to a musician who's offered to work for free?

Be a sport.

Okay. Maybe you can play for a couple of sets.

Great. I'm going to check out their equipment.

That wasn't a very good idea, Vivian. Suppose Tom finds out.

Bartender.

What if Tom finds out?

Surely he'd love to see his son perform.

Are you sure you've been to this restaurant before?

Oh, sure, sure. A hundred times. A hundred times. It's just that I... Ever

we lost his glasses, he's had trouble making out with street signs. Right.

And scuba divers.

Dad? What's wrong? Look at the shirt that Andy V gave me. Just look at it. I

can't. It makes my eyes cross.

Abby!

Abby, please, where's my other shirt? I can't possibly wear this.

Well, it's at the cleaners. What's wrong with it? I think it looks nice. V said

it looks very Hawaiian.

Hawaiian? Come on. It looks like somebody shot a couch.

Don't be silly, darling.

You know, V is determined to make every aspect of this vacation miserable, even

my wardrobe.

Come on, Tom.

Then why does she insist that we go tonight to some dive to hear Tommy play

a band?

She thought you'd like to see your son perform. I mean, how was she to know it

was a touchy subject?

And it's not a dive. I hear it's a very nice club.

The Vagabond.

The Vagabond?

Oh, no. Don't tell me it's one of your favorite watering holes. That's all I

need to hear.

The Vagabond's the name of Matt's place.

Matt? Yeah, he even said he named it after himself.

We urge you to take your personal belongings with you as the bus will be

unattended while we are inside.

Well, at last we can relax and enjoy a tour. He's not on this bus.

It's obviously just a coincidence.

Harmless, egocentric, who gets off on hearing loudspeakers. Yeah, just the

I'm glad he's gone. He's getting a little bit worried. To be honest, so is

I hope this is good.

It will be.

It's him.

Oh, stop.

Tony, you're getting very paranoid.

I know. It's ridiculous.

the two of us.

Just the two of us.

I'm sorry about the way I acted last night.

I guess it was a little selfish.

That's okay. You had a right.

Hey, what's wrong?

Nothing, really.

Susan, I... Oh, I don't know, Merle. It's just I can't get Dad off my mind.

Something's wrong. I can feel it.

He has been acting a mite peculiar.

Maybe he's homesick.

You know, a lot of people just aren't cut out for vacations.

Maybe.

Honey, there's nothing we can do about it right now. So what do you say we

ourselves tonight?

After all, we're finally alone.

Elizabeth, we finally made it. Do you believe it? Yeah, I know. I thought we'd

never get here. This is the greatest. You girls are going to love this place.

I'll tell you. Do you think so? Yeah. Oh, yeah. How pretty.

I've seen it many times before. Oh, wow.

This is really nice.

Good. I'm glad you like it. Thank you. How long have we been riding around?

Not very long. Well, I'm starving. So am I. The Mahi Mahi's great. I've had it

lots of times.

We'll be right back.

What do you think you're doing?

Tom.

Oh, if you mean Tommy, I... I thought that we had an agreement.

I didn't mean to interfere. He's just sitting in for the night.

I want you to stay out of his life. Just the way you stayed out of mine. That

shouldn't be so difficult for you. You've had enough practice.

What's going on?

Your dad and I are having a talk. Wait outside, Tommy. No, it's his future.

I think he ought to hear this.

Hear what? I want to point this out.

You were irresponsible with my life.

And I won't give you the opportunity to do that with my sons.

Dad, I don't know what you two are talking about, but Matt was just trying

help. Maybe he was.

Maybe he was just trying to ease his conscience.

You don't know the first thing about my conscience.

But I do know what it takes to raise a son past the age of ten years old.

And let me tell you this.

It involves a lot more than filling his head with romantic visions that have

nothing to do with reality.

I've heard enough.

No, you haven't.

You couldn't possibly know how I feel about my son.

I may not have always done the right thing, but at least I was there to do

told you I didn't want to interfere.

Well, then, don't. But, Dad... The next time you get an urge to be paternal,

just think back about 40 years ago and remember how easy it was to forget it.

It was... It was never easy. It's not easy now.

I wouldn't know about that.

But I do know this.

Your son paid for one of your mistakes once, and I won't allow the possibility

of your grandson paying for another.

Grandson. Come on, Tommy.

Oh, no, it's my turn. Remember, you let the maid in. But she didn't... David

doesn't count.

Tough torts, Counselor. Back to work.

Uh, David, could we talk a minute?

What's the problem?

You're not going to believe it, but could we, uh... Oh, I get the hint. You

need to be alone. Oh, no problem. I understand completely.

Oh, no, that's very nice of you, honey. You don't have to leave. We'll leave.

Oh, no, no, no. I don't mind, really.

I know, but there's no reason you have to disrupt your work just because I have

to disrupt mine.

You're so noble, David.

Where do you want to talk? The beach?

No, I've had enough of that. Can we just go down to my room?

The ironic thing is that Annie V thought it would be the perfect opportunity for

Dad and Matt to patch things up.

Only all Dad did was scream at Matt, just like he screams at me. And in my

I'm getting tired of hearing it. Now, wait a minute. It's not all him, you

You've done your share of screaming, too.

Well, he is like trying to talk to a brick wall.

What about you?

Me? I listen.

Yeah, but do you hear?

I don't believe this. I'm getting another lecture. You're my brother.

supposed to... No, wait a minute.

Calm down.

You're already getting defensive.

Can't you see what's happening?

All the pots are so busy calling the kettles black that no one can see

side but their own.

Tommy, the problem between Dad and Matt isn't about you.

It's about a total breakdown in communication.

They're so wrapped up in...

Their own reasons for not getting together that no one even bothers trying

get together.

Is that how it's getting between you and Dad?

Girls, look at this. Look at this tree. Isn't that beautiful?

Look at all this stuff. It's great.

Trees and rocks.

Look at this.

It's beautiful.

It's great.

Be back in a sec.

Do you have any idea where we are?

Sure.

Somewhere in Hawaii.

Great. Just great.

What are we going to do now?

I guess what we've been doing.

Walk around and point out the interesting foliage.

Eventually we're bound to find our way out of here. Yeah, well, it better be

fast, because I'm running out of names to make up for these stupid bushes.

Snorkeling was a push.

Then came the restaurant fiasco, and now this.

Some nature hike. Do you really think we're lost?

We've been walking in circles for an hour.

Face it, Nancy, these guys are about as Hawaiian as Donny and Marie.

Do you have any ideas what we're going to do?

Yes. We're going to put a little girl scout on how to work and get out of

I refuse to spend the rest of my life on a mountain plain named Nat Plant.

Come on. Come on, you guys, follow me.

It's going to take a lot of know -how. I have a feeling we're miles away from

civilization.

Boy, renting this car was a great idea.

Must have cost a fortune, though. Well, it wasn't cheap, that's for darn sure,

but I'll tell you why. What? As long as it gets us away from the family, it's

worth every penny.

Yeah, I guess you're right. I know I'm right!

Honey, I love your family, I really do, but I swear they're just like a batch of

weeds. As soon as you get rid of one, another pops up.

Hey,

Merle, look.

They must be in trouble.

Sorry. Reflex action? Yeah.

Uh, you sure we can't... Merle!

We could.

Hey, thanks for stopping.

Yeah, that was really nice of you guys. Yeah, this isn't a Merle. You're

kidding. No, I don't believe this. Gee, guys, you're real lifesavers. Thanks.

And it was here, at the Polly Lookout, where King Kamehameha the Great pushed

all of his enemies over the cliff.

and unified all the Hawaiian islands.

Now, if you all just follow me to the bus... Oh, wait, one more picture.

I still think it was really dumb to take another tour.

Come on, we have taken every precaution. We even changed buses at the last

minute. Now look around.

Do you see anyone in this group with a suit?

Now can we go before you miss the bus, please?

Okay, all right. Just don't pan.

Terrified, okay? That's fine.

Oh, my God. He thinks he's King Kamehameha.

Quiet. Nobody's going to hurt us. He's a good lot of people.

What's happened?

Okay, camera. Traveler's checks.

Why are you following me?

What? What?

You've been tailing me ever since I got here.

On every tour.

I've seen you. I've seen you looking at me.

You're private investigators.

What? Honey, I'm not dumb.

I watch Charlie's Angels.

My wife hired you, didn't she? She found out about Ava.

Ava? You tell her.

If she wants a divorce, fine.

But I'm tired of running.

No more hiding on tour buses.

I refuse to go through life intimidated.

Right. Bye.

You're doing something wrong.

Why, Nicholas, I think it's a beautiful sandcastle.

You do?

Yes, of course I do. It has that lived -in look.

You know, I think the sand needs to be wetter. That's what Matt says.

Matt?

Who's building the sandcastle, anyway? You and me, or you and Matt?

You don't like him much, do you?

Well, I... How can you hate somebody you don't even know? Nicholas, hey, I never

said that.

I don't hate anybody.

Have you been talking to Tommy?

No, it's just that you always said you should be nice to old people.

That's right, Nicholas, I did say that, and you should.

You said that they can teach us a lot, remember?

Because they already made the mistakes we're doing.

Well, maybe just a little wet sand.

I had a feeling it might be you.

I don't suppose a simple I'm sorry would save me from a lecture.

Oh, I don't want to lecture you, V.

I just want you to see how ludicrous this whole thing is.

I mean, look, even if we wanted to get together, what would it accomplish?

It might give somebody something they need.

What? Me a father?

The children a grandfather?

For what reason?

Is that all you can see?

What it could or couldn't give you?

Did you ever stop to think what it might give me?

V. That's right.

Me.

You have a family, Tommy. A beautiful, wonderful family.

V, don't. Please don't.

You have us. You have us all the time. The children adore you, Vivian. I know.

But sometimes you just want your own.

He is our own, Tommy. No matter what you say, he is.

V, I want to ask you a question. It may sound a little strange, but just bear

with me for a moment.

Do you remember when we were kids and we had that swing set in the backyard that

you loved so much?

Of course I do.

It was the thing I loved in the whole world.

It was falling apart, and Mom had to take it away because she was afraid you

might kill yourself on it. We cried for weeks. We couldn't afford another one.

Well, why don't you and I go to the park right now and play on the swing set?

What do you say?

Don't be silly, Tom. It just wouldn't be the same.

Exactly. It wouldn't be the same.

Don't you see, V?

It's not the swing set you miss. It's the memory.

You don't need it anymore.

It's a lovely story, Tommy, but a poor analogy.

People aren't swing sets.

That's right, they're not.

But the lesson is the same.

You can't go back.

I'm not asking you to go back.

Just forward. You can go forward.

Why can't you give me this, Tommy? This one thing?

Damn it, Tommy, why can't you give me this?

I

can't

breathe.

Oh, hiya, Tommy.

Guess you got a lot on your mind, huh?

Yeah, you might say that.

You know, Dad, I've been thinking about you and me, and... Well, I guess I just

didn't like what I saw last night.

Oh, yeah.

Last night, I... I don't blame you. It wasn't very pleasant.

You know, I talked to David, and I talked to Annie V, and...

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think I understand you a little bit

better.

You do?

Well, I never gave much thought to not having a father.

I guess you thought about it a lot, huh?

It crossed my mind a few times.

Dad, you know, you don't have to worry about school.

I plan on sticking it out.

I really always did.

I see.

I'm glad to hear that.

I'll try not to let the band get in the way so much, but I still don't buy

everything you say about education and my future.

I see.

But who knows?

You've got a pretty good track record. You might get lucky.

Dad, I guess I just wish that sometimes you'd try and understand me a little

better, too.

Tommy, I've got a better idea.

Why don't we try for more than a little?

Who knows?

We might both get lucky.

Hey.

Hold on, Dad.

You know, he's not such a bad guy.

Maybe he just needs some understanding, too.

Oh, one more thing, Dad.

Yes, son?

You've got to get rid of that shirt.

Let me get this straight.

This person, Matt, is our grandfather?

And the whole reason that Annie B. brought us to Hawaii was so that we

meet him after he and Dad had reconciled, only it backfired because

give in. You got it.

Oh, boy.

How did I miss all that?

Because we were too busy being paranoid and lost.

Ian found.

Well, that certainly explains why Dad's been acting so strange lately.

Yeah, and how come every time I mention Matt's name, he gets so goofy?

Look, the point is, is what are we going to do about it? From what you said,

Tommy, Andy, we've tried just about everything.

Whatever it is, it's got to be up front. It's got to be Dad's decision in the

end. No more tricks.

Hey, maybe an event of some kind.

You know, something so appealing, wild horses wouldn't keep them away.

That's not bad, but what?

Something that would involve the whole family. You know, like a birthday.

No one's having a birthday.

Well, we can lie about our age.

Sure, Nicholas.

Uh, anniversaries.

No, nobody's having one of those either.

But we're having a honeymoon.

Two honeymoons. Of course. That's it.

We'll plan a party for the honeymoon couples.

We'll make it a big family event.

Me and my big mouth.

Look, we'll tell Dad that it's the start of a new Bradford tradition. He'll have

to come.

Well, if we gotta do it, let's make it a luau.

A luau! Why not? Food, music, the whole band.

We can make the arrangements.

I saw this in a Mickey Rooney movie once.

Really? Uh -huh.

Who's Mickey Rooney?

Why would she leave? I don't know, but we can't have a luau without Annie V. I

mean, not this luau. What are we going to do?

Well, you know, the desk clerk said she left for the airport a few minutes ago.

Maybe we can catch her.

How?

Wonderful. At least we found her.

You guys! You guys!

Elizabeth, Nancy. What are you doing here? Never mind. Where's your car? It's

over there, but... Let's go. Come on. It doesn't matter. You wouldn't know how

to get there anyway. Go on. This is important.

Yeah, would you move it?

A honeymoon, Luann?

But why? I mean, don't the two of you want to be alone?

Well, the fact is, Dad, we spent so much time trying to avoid the family that we

haven't enjoyed Hawaii much at all.

We wanted to be alone just because we thought honeymoons were supposed to be

that way. Yeah, but I think we learned that what a honeymoon really is supposed

to be is what you want it to be.

What makes you happy? And being with a family does that for you.

Mr. B, you have no idea how strongly we both feel about this. Well, how about

David and John? Do they feel the same way? Oh, Dad, if you could only see the

expressions on their face when they found out.

Well, I think it's a great idea. I mean, who knows? This might be the beginning

of a whole new Bradford tradition. Yeah, but there is one thing you should know.

What's that?

We invited Matt.

You see, Mr. B, Tommy told us what's been going on, but, well... Dad, he's

grandfather.

We're counting on you. Now, if you don't come, we'll understand.

But it won't be the same without you.

Look, I know it was wonderful of you girls to come out here, but... Annie B.,

you don't understand. We know about Matt and what you tried to do. Yeah, so we

all got together and we came up with this great idea for a luau. Yeah, it may

bomb, too, but it's worth another shot.

Come on, what do you say, Annie B.? Give it another try? Of course.

Well, I always was a sucker for a luau.

Especially when it comes with good -looking Hawaiian men.

Eddie, you can take off. Sure thing.

There you go.

Thank you.

They really liked him, didn't they?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, he's a good musician.

I always thought it was a bunch of junk.

It's so hard to hear the words.

Yeah.

Yeah, you got to listen in order to learn what it's all about.

Yeah.

I guess you do owe it to yourself to... to at least try.

Listening, I mean.

You drink scotch?

Scotch is fine.

Wow. Don't they know anything else? Yeah, I got them cheap.

Yeah, they must be friends already.

What time is it?

It's about six o 'clock.

You mean we've already been here an hour?

Yeah. Time sure flies when you're having fun on your honeymoon.

I didn't hold out much hope for Dan, but I thought at least Matt would come.

Maybe Matt doesn't like us anymore.

That's not true, Nicholas. He likes you a lot.

And it's still early.

He's right. Let's not give up hope yet.

Your mother used to joke about having...

Three kids around the house.

I guess she waited a long time for me to grow up.

She was a good woman, Tom.

She deserved more than she got.

If that's your reason for leaving, I don't buy it. No, no, no. It wasn't

anything as noble as that.

I left because I was scared.

Scared I'd never become what I said I'd be.

Important.

You were important to us.

Yes.

But I had to prove something. God knows why, but I did.

I wanted to be a big man, Tom.

A mover of mountains and all that.

But it just wasn't in the cards, not in that town.

So you just left.

So I just left.

I thought if I struck out on my own, I'd make it big. I'd come back and... I

found that town.

You could have written.

Oh, I did.

I did. The letters all came back unopened.

Maybe that's the way she wanted it.

Well, I'm not blaming her. Maybe that's the only way she could deal with it.

Killing me off in her mind.

Yeah.

I'm not unfamiliar with that process.

You know, Tom, most of us stumble through life making mistakes that don't

much down the road.

But I've spent my life living with a mistake that won't go away.

Leaving a family that I loved.

I guess you were right all along.

You can't go back.

Just wanting to be a father again doesn't get you very far.

I understand. I really understand.

I just wish I hadn't met those kids.

Now I'm going to miss being a grandfather, too.

Well,

we tried.

Yeah, we tried.

Can we give it another half hour, you guys? I can't listen to that song one

time. I'm with you.

that neither one of them are going to come.

Nancy's right, you guys. We just have to accept the fact that it's one situation

that isn't going to change.

I really thought he'd come around.

I really did.

Well, let's pack it in.

Don't take it too hard, Slugger.

I'm sorry I'm late, but I had some catching up to do with my father.

I always hoped to get a real grandpa.

Dad, this is Susan.

Hi. My wife, Abby.

Hi.

This is Joni. Hello.

And, uh... Hi.

Nancy.

Hi.

And this is Elizabeth.

I'm Mary.

Hello, Mary. Hi.

Janet, this is my oldest son's wife.

And my oldest son, David. David. I got Tommy over here.

Thank you.