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We have some very important business to discuss.

The selection of an assistant scoutmaster who is going to volunteer to

himself and his son the best doggone experience a kid ever had.

My dad is.

If you lived here, you'd already be home.

What?

I've been thinking about it. About me moving in here?

What's wrong?

I felt something pull down here and some pain up here.

When are you seeing your doctor? Tomorrow.

Well, you tell her what happened, and don't do this exercise again, unless she

says so.

You want to move out of the house and closer to the school?

Yeah. Can you get a place? I hear that campus housing is quite a problem.

Dad, the thing is, I do know this person who asked me to move in.

Oh, and are you congenial?

Yeah, I'd say very congenial.

Well, we'll probably start by learning how to breathe.

I know how to breathe. Daddy, this is important.

All right, now let's start with the e -blow. Your contractions are 60, 90

seconds long and two to three minutes apart. You switch to e -blow.

Okay, everybody, short pants.

At least I'm dressed right. Daddy.

The doctor said there could be nothing, but she wants me to take the ultrasound

test today, and she's watching real close.

Have you told Meryl? No.

Susan.

There's a magic in the early morning we found.

When the sunrise smiles on everything around.

It's a portrait of the happiness that we feel and

always will.

The way it is enough to fill our lives.

Always spend our days like bright and shiny new

dyes If we're ever puzzled by

the changing times There's a plate

of homemade wishes on the kitchen window sill

And it is enough to fill our...

She was fine when she went to bed.

I'm going to stay with her, okay?

No, Abby, you can't. Well, uh, you can, right?

Yes. Okay.

All right, and I'll let you know as soon as I know anything.

All right.

Abby. Yeah?

I don't think we should tell any more of the family than already knows until

we're sure what we're facing.

Okay. Okay.

I'm making an omelet, David. Is that okay?

Yeah. What's the special occasion?

Oh, I don't know. My mother always told me a man needs a hearty breakfast before

he goes out to bring home the bacon.

Your mother always said that?

Constantly.

Would you get that for me? Yes. Thank you.

Hello.

Oh, hi. Yeah.

Good morning.

Just a second.

Yes, I did have a chance to go over the testimony.

Yes, I think I have a good fix on the case. The thrust should be placed on the

punitive damages and fraud counts.

Of course.

Barry, can you hold on just a second?

David, could you start the X for me, please?

Oh, hey, forget it. It's okay. I'll skip the X.

I'll be off the phone in just a second. No, that's all right.

I'll get something on the way to work.

Mary, how is she? How's the baby?

Not good.

Is there anything we can do?

Yes. I think we should get Merle here as soon as possible.

And I think that the rest of the family's going to want to be here, too.

I'm going to try to reach your mom. Somebody call Tom. Yeah, but do we know

where Dad is?

We could call the Scoutmaster, I guess. Well, I'll do it. What's his name?

Um, uh, Houston. Harvey Houston.

get that fire started. There

was

this mosquito.

It was a very big mosquito.

They carry disease, you know.

Malaria.

It's in the manual.

Abby, I found out where the Mets are playing. They're in Los Angeles. Los

Angeles? That means Merle can be here in two or three hours.

I've got to find him first. I'll try Dodger State. Okay, good.

The placenta is partially separated

from the uterine wall.

Is that dangerous?

It could be.

So then, what happens now?

We have to perform a cesarean section immediately.

And then they'll be all right?

We don't know that, Abby.

You mean there's a chance that they may not make it?

I'm afraid there is.

the concession stand.

The deadline for all entries is on your entry form.

We would also like to remind you that today is camera day and not autograph

Please cooperate with the ushers and security officers by remaining in the

rooftop area.

Bill supplies and flashbulbs are available at the concession stand.

Please cooperate with us and do not... It hurts, does it?

Yeah.

Better see the doc.

Zachary, Stockwell.

Yes, sir.

Warm up.

Coach, does this mean I'm going to start?

Stockwell, just warm up.

Right.

Rookies.

Yeah. Yeah.

Stockwell.

All right.

I'm ready, coach.

I won't disappoint you. I'll do it. Take the phone.

Huh? You're tight in the long distance. Sounds like an emergency.

Hello?

Merle, this is Abby. You're going to have to come back, Merle.

What happened?

Is Susan all right?

She's going to have to have an operation.

She's going to have the baby by cesarean.

How bad is it?

I don't know, Merle. It doesn't seem too good.

Oh, my God.

I got to go, Coach. I got to get a cab.

Alan.

It's coming.

The scouts are at Folsom State Park, and they can't be reached by phone.

Isn't that near where David has his new job?

On Highway 50, yeah. Yeah, so call Janet. She'll know how to reach him.

Hi, I'm late. How's Susan?

We're prepping her right now. We don't know. We think Merle's on his way.

Has anyone called Elizabeth?

I tried to call the dorm a few times, but the phone was busy. Oh, those dorm

phones always are.

I should go get her. I'll be right back. Okay. Hi.

Hi. We don't know if we found Dad or not.

Really?

Down! Up!

Down! Up!

Down!

Up! Down!

Up! Down! Oh, about midnight, Tom arrived with his world and goods.

It was dark.

and he whistled his signal.

Who goes there, a voice cried.

It is I, Tom Sawyer, the Black Avenger of the Spanish Bane.

Name your names.

Huck Finn, the Terror of the Sea.

All right, who's for swimming?

Are you going to finish the story, Mr. Bradford?

Well, I'll finish it tonight when it's dark. It'll be more fun.

Okay.

You're a great storyteller.

Oh, well, thank you, Jerry.

Let's go, Tom.

That wine looks good and cold. Oh, yes. That's something to look forward to.

Come on, dear. Last one in is the right next.

That's all right, Nicholas. I'll just watch you.

Go on.

Off with you.

when I was a baby.

At least your dad doesn't have to tell those made -up stories.

His whole life's an adventure.

Who's that?

Looks like my brother.

What is it, Susan?

Yeah, she's got to have a cesarean right away. Come on, Nicholas, let's get

dressed. I'll take care of your gear. All right.

Johnny. Hi.

Hi. How did you know I'd be here?

Can I come in?

Well, sure. If it's okay with Jack, I mean, here's the part, right?

I've been to the dormitory, Elizabeth.

Oh.

I was going to tell you.

Yeah, well, we don't have time to talk about it right now. Something's

What, Susan?

I'll give you the details in the car, okay?

Yeah.

I've got to go.

See you, Jack.

Bye.

Dr. Paul Rowe, call your service.

I reached Merle.

He's on his way to the L .A. airport.

I'm sure there's going to be a plane right away.

You want to make it in time?

I'm afraid not.

I'm scared, Abby.

You're going to be fine.

I'm scared for the baby.

You do what's best for the baby, Susan. You're being such a good mother.

It's going to be all right.

I'll be in there with her.

Up and up.

I'm having so much fun with you. Just going through this whole thing with you.

It's almost like I have my own baby.

Do you want your own baby, Abby?

Well, I'll try soon.

If I hadn't married a man who had eight of his own already.

But right now, I mean, I'm just having fun. I just want to help you with your

baby. Yeah, well, I hope everything goes all right with my baby.

What do you mean?

I don't know.

What?

Abby, there might be a problem.

What?

Well, I've been having some pains.

The doctor said it could be nothing, but she wants me to take the ultrasound

test today, and she's watching me real close.

I'm scared.

Oh, Susan.

Have you told Merle? No.

I don't want to ruin his big chance. Well, Susan.

Now, don't be concerned, Susan.

The IV is to keep you hydrated and nourished during the entire procedure.

We're not chaining you to the table. We're only ensuring that we have a

field. The anesthesia should be working soon.

But I won't stay awake.

You will, Susan.

You will.

Don't worry.

I want to see.

We need to have the anesthesia screened.

But I'll describe the procedure to you so you'll know everything that's going

on.

Dr. Close, something's wrong.

Any pain?

Nauseous? Dizzy?

Mask, please.

No, I want to stay awake.

We're not putting you to sleep. The oxygen's just to help the nausea.

Have they started yet?

Yeah, just now.

Did you find out? David went to get him.

This isn't all right.

Barry said it's not a normal cesarean.

Susan's condition is very rare.

This is no criticism to Mr.

Stockwell. It's just that you hardly know each other. Oh, but Dad, I know we

only met four weeks ago, but we spent every minute of the last three days

together. And the way we feel, Mr. Bradford, it's like we knew each other

we ever met.

Love's like that, Dad. Now stop fussing or we'll have to forfeit the game.

Winning games is one thing, but marriage is another.

Tell him about your scholarships, Merle.

Scholarships? Uh, yes, sir.

One was in baseball, but two were in football.

You have three scholarships?

Well... You all know how I approve of scholarships.

Oh, yeah.

Welcome to the team.

That a girl, Susie. You're doing great.

Susan, I can't stand the thought of being away from you for a whole month.

Oh, Merle, I know. I can't stand it either.

So I'm going to take you with me, beautiful.

What did you say?

I said you're beautiful.

Oh, Merle. Not that part. The part about taking me with you. Did you forget

about subsection 12?

Nope. I remembered subsection 13.

I can't take my girlfriend, but I can take my wife.

What?

We can get married before I leave. Like this weekend.

This weekend? You mean in a couple of days? But how can we get a wedding

together by then? I mean, there's arrangements to make, and we have to buy

clothes, and we have to get blood tested.

Are you sure this weekend's soon enough?

I've reached the peritoneum. What's that?

It's the membrane surrounding your organs.

Oxygen, please.

Calm down, Susan.

Okay, Susie.

You're okay.

Breathe deep. Breathe deep.

You're okay, Susan. You're all right. You're okay.

Did they start?

Oh, yeah, about 15 minutes ago.

Where's Nicholas?

He's down in the lobby. They wouldn't let him up here. How is she? What's

happening? We don't know, Dad.

Mary's in there. I guess she'll let us know. Did anyone reach Merle? Yeah, Abby

found him and Tommy went to the airport to pick him up.

You okay?

Dad looks so vulnerable.

Look, I don't think it's the right time to tell him.

You're telling me.

Anybody but Merle can come in.

Hi. Hi.

There's no law against the father seeing the bride, is there? No.

Susan.

I... I was up in the attic and I brought you this.

Your mother wanted you to wear it.

She had this wonderful dream about watching all her daughters walk down the

aisle.

She wanted the first one of them to wear the dress that she wore when we got

married.

She was a beautiful bride, too.

I love you so much.

And gosh, you grow up so fast that I can't...

Stop thinking of you as my little girl.

Daddy, I don't want you to stop completely.

It's just, when other people are around, let's pretend that we're a modern,

mature, liberated father and daughter.

But when we're alone, just the two of us, I want you to be my daddy, and I

to be your little girl.

Okay, you got a deal.

I love you, Daddy.

I love you too, little girl.

You first.

No, ladies first. Now, come on. You started first.

All right.

I'm going up to the Mets for the rest of the season.

What? They just lost three pitchers to injuries, and I may even get to start.

That's great.

Only problem is I have to leave tomorrow, but I'll be home way before

and if you can get someone to coach me in the Lamaze, I can pick up the

train and when I get back.

But only if you say it's all right to go. I won't go if you don't want me to.

Well, it's your big break. You've got to go for it.

Oh, I love you.

Oh, I love you too.

Suction. More suction.

I need help.

Why? The uterine wall is very thick in a premature delivery, Susan.

There's a lot of blood.

It's not abnormal.

Susan, I can see the baby's head.

Oh, let it be all right.

Please let it be all right.

More oxygen.

I can feel something.

Describe it, Susan.

Pressure. The anesthetic wearing off?

Just take some deep breaths and blow it out.

It'll help you relax.

That's transition breathing for giving birth.

Young lady, you are giving birth.

Right now.

The air out, Susan.

Say hello to your daughter.

A little girl?

Can I see her up close?

Okay, let's go. Where are they taking her?

Right next door to the neonatal ICU.

Why? Is something wrong with her?

We've got to help her breathe, Susan. She has immature lungs.

Susan, they have everything there to help her.

I want to be with her.

Can I be with her?

Her blood pressure's falling. Better hurry. Bleeding is almost controlled.

And she's having trouble breathing.

How's Susan?

Well, they're giving her blood.

You'd better get back. She'll need you.

Oh, she's got to fit.

Susan, calm down and suck in.

Okay. Am I in? Yeah, turn around and see.

Oh, you look wonderful.

You really think so? Yeah, I really think so. Oh, let me see.

Oh, no, but look at my hair. Abby, what am I going to do with it? Oh, Susan,

relax.

Oh, I can't help it. I'm so scared.

Oh, I didn't think I'd be like this. Why should you be different from any other

bride? Well, how did you feel?

Oh, what's it like being married?

Oh, gosh, well, there's many different answers to that question as there are

husbands and wives.

You shouldn't compare your marriage to anybody's. Well, were you sure about you

and Dad?

I mean, were you sure that you were going to be happy? Susan, I was sure I

your father very much.

And I was sure I'd reached the place in my life where I was capable of making

the sacrifices and the compromises that are necessary for a successful marriage.

Oh.

Do you love Merle that much? Oh, Abby, I really do.

Well, then, stop worrying.

I have a feeling you're going to do just fine.

Oh, thanks.

Well, you know, I would have liked to have my mother here, but I'm sure glad

that you're here.

Oh, thanks.

I don't know.

I just don't know.

Watch the blood pressure.

I still don't know if I'm doing the right thing. Oh, I know.

You just don't want me to be married to a major league ball player. No, no, I

mean it, honey.

What if something happens?

Oh, I'm going to be just fine, girl.

What those pains you've been feeling? Now, I told you what Dr. Quo said. It's

just my womb stretching and the baby kicking.

Oh, I hate missing that.

The baby kicking.

I'll be back for the birth. That's the most important thing. Right.

I sure wish New York was closer to Sacramento.

Oh, now, I have to get used to you traveling, because I don't plan to drag

babies all over the country.

Babies? Well, you know us Bradfords.

You mean fertility is hereditary?

You can't keep a good woman down, Susan.

You see?

You're going to be just fine.

You're okay.

I have a daughter.

Susan's out of danger. She's going to be all right.

Oh, no, no. Susan's going to be okay.

Oh, God.

And the baby?

She's very tiny, Merle.

You mean she could...

Does

Susan know yet?

No, how is she?

Look,

Susan can't be alone at a time like this. We have to get in there. I said

a time.

Dr. Paul Rowe, call your surgeon.

Two at a time.

Hello, Susan.

Hi, Susan.

How do you feel?

Have you seen the baby?

Well, yeah, soon. We'll see her soon. What did they tell you about her?

Well, Dr. Max is with her and Dr. Quo and Mary.

Tell me the truth.

Well, the baby is getting the best care that modern medicine can offer.

She won't make it.

Susan, if she doesn't, I mean, it's only because...

It's best for her not to.

Susan, the baby is going to make it. We are all praying for her. She's got to

make it.

Hi, Merle.

Sorry I couldn't be up there with you.

Seven o 'clock, Susan. Time for Lamaze class.

Hon, hey, come on. We better get going. Hey, shh.

You know, our son is going to be bored with classical music before he's born.

Now, come on. You know, our daughter is going to be a brilliant musician.

Oh, I forgot the pillow. Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm okay.

I just make myself so mad. I keep bumping her into things. Well, bumps are

of the game, honey.

Yeah, I should be more careful. Come on.

How is she?

Susan's fine.

And the baby?

Well, uh... Nicholas, they're doing everything they can.

She, um...

She wasn't supposed to

be born yet.

She hasn't even had a chance to live.

He, uh... Oh, God.

Merle.

Are you all right?

No.

No, Nicholas, I guess I'm not.

Well, it's all right.

Dammit, I never should have left her alone.

You're here now, and that's what really counts.

Today I've been given the opportunity to perform the happiest and most

gratifying of a cleric's duties.

To join in holy matrimony two people.

The Greek poet Aristophanes once theorized about the quest of love.

He said that at creation humans were created as one being.

Half man, half woman.

At birth these two halves were separated, torn apart and placed in

wombs. And from that time of birth... These torn halves search for each other.

That is the quest of love.

When the quest is over and love has been found, there is a marriage.

For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and

in health, to love, honor, and respect till death do us part.

Do you, David Bradford, take Janet to be your wife?

I do.

Do you, Janet, take David as your husband?

I do.

Do you, Merle Stockwell, take Susan to be your wife?

I sure do.

Do you, Susan, take Merle to be your husband?

I do.

By the power vested in me by this state, it is my honor to pronounce you all

husbands and wives.

Grooms, you may kiss your brides.

All right!

I want you to stop it, Arby. Right now.

Sorry. Can't seem to help it.

But you heard what the doctor said. They took all those tests after the

accident. And Susan and the baby were doing just fine.

We both know that tests aren't perfect.

18 hours after she had the accident, she had to have surgery.

And they did not say it happened because of the accident.

And they did not say that it didn't. So?

Drop it. Why torture yourself?

See, I'm never going to know for sure.

What if she died?

It wasn't your fault.

Right, Ed.

It wasn't your fault.

And nobody's blaming you.

It just, uh, happened.

Any news from the hospital?

No.

No news.

Want to sit down, have something to eat?

I just came over because, uh... Well... I

couldn't really be alone.

Elizabeth, is that you?

Yeah, it's me.

Oh, you didn't stay at the dorm last night?

Well, it's kind of hard to stay away from the family at a time like this, you

know. Have you heard anything?

Nothing new, I'm afraid.

Oh, poor Susan.

I'm awfully glad you came back.

That was very thoughtful.

No, Dad, don't.

Don't what?

Don't say I'm thoughtful.

I'm afraid you haven't heard everything.

And I know that it's a bad time to tell you, but... You better sit down.

I was hoping you'd understand.

I'm sorry, Elizabeth, I don't understand.

You could live with me for 19 years and not realize that you can be totally

honest with me?

I couldn't be honest with myself.

Oh, but you could move in with Jack and you could set up a web of lies to cover

that. Yes, because I couldn't face it.

Well, you didn't have to. You did it.

Oh, Dad, don't you see? I didn't want to.

I didn't like what I was doing.

I know that now.

But all I knew when I moved in with Jack was that I didn't like myself anymore.

And I started hating Jack and I was miserable.

And you still couldn't come to me? I tried.

I'm coming to you now.

Well, what do you want? I mean, do you want me to tell you what to do?

I know what to do.

I think it's okay for people to live with people if that's what they want.

But I don't.

I want to be married first.

I never understood this living together.

And I never did like it.

My generation just wasn't raised that way.

I guess I'm a throwback.

Then I can move back to my own room.

Let me put it this way.

You better.

Dad.

Nicholas.

What are you doing up there?

Oh, just thinking up here, like I used to do when I was a little kid.

What about?

About what a great dad you are.

I don't think I can make it anymore.

You'll have to come up here. I'll come down.

Dad, is

the baby going to be okay?

Well, I'm hoping.

As hard as I can.

Me too.

Maybe they think it's too close to my surgery to give me the bad news. No,

sweetheart, you're wrong.

I thought I saw you come in, Mr.

Stockwell. Here, put this on.

Why? Because I'm telling you to.

I never had to put it on before.

You were never here at feeding time before.

Wear it.

How come you're eating at this time of the morning?

I'm not.

I hope you're ready, Mrs.

Hargrave. Be starving as usual.

Merle, I have to get out of here.

What? Can't you let me get out of here?

I didn't mean to upset you.

It's not your fault.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, honey.

God, I know how you feel.

What if I never hold her like that? Honey, please.

Whatever happens, I've got you and you've got me.

Susan, we've been looking all over for you. Don't try us wrong.

I'm just so happy.

She's okay?

We just examined her, and she's over her breathing difficulties.

She's going to have to stay with us for a while, but all her tests are very

encouraging.

She's going to be all right.

Why don't you go see for yourself?

We're some family, aren't we?

I'm sure.

I'll get on to her right away. Thanks for the... Hey, everybody, the baby's

here!

Hey, guys!

Look who's home!

Oh, hi!

Miss Nicholas, the doctor said that children carry a lot of germs that can

infect the baby. Sorry.

You don't have to stop breathing.

Oh, thanks.

You know, she really does look like Bradford. You think so? I see a lot of

in her. I don't know. I think she looks more like you.

Well, with no teeth, no hair, and squinty eyes, how can you tell who she

like? I think if you want to be diplomatic, Susan, you ought to say she

like Grandpa Wells.

Hey, you know something? She does. Like, right around the bald spot.

How can you remember a dress you wore when you were one year old?

Well, I don't remember it exactly, but my doll wore it when I was five.

Joanie, all your dolls wore clown clothes.

That was my dolls.

It was not. Mary, your dolls never wore anything.

You were always playing doctor with them.

Well, now Susan's the first one to dress a real baby.

It's going to be the best -dressed baby in Sacramento.

Why do you keep calling her her and the baby? I mean, is she going to get a name

someday? We have named her. What?

Sandy. Sandy.

Sandy. Nice.

Whole name Sandra Sue.

We named her after you. Yeah?

We figured you really deserve it.

Thank you. That's really nice.

Well, that one worked.

What worked?

Now they can be sure that Abby's going to babysit for them. Oh. And I'll keep

Granny company.

Granny. Granny.