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Can I come out of my room now?

It looks to me like you're already out.

I mean for good.

Nicholas, I told you that you were not allowed to leave your room until you

explained to me why you were looking in my desk. You know the rules. No one is

allowed in my desk without my permission.

Dad, it's totally boring in my room.

Nicholas.

All you have to do is to tell me why. Now, you shouldn't be afraid to

communicate. If you explain to me why, and it's a good reason, I'll understand.

Really? Really.

Well, the reason I was looking in your desk is because I needed a good hiding

place. Oh.

Well, why is my desk a good hiding place?

Because the bottom drawer is the bill drawer, and you never look in there till

the end of the month.

Oh. That's very clever.

Thanks. You see?

Now, you communicated with me. You explained to me why, and I thought it

very clever. Doesn't that work out nicely?

Yeah. Oh, and, Nicholas, what did you hide in my desk?

Man's man monthly?

Nicholas, get to your room. But, Dad, you said if we... Get to your room.

There's a magic in the earth.

When the sunrise smiles on everything around

It's a portrait of the

happiness that we feel and always will

Obeyed enough to fill our lives with love

Always spend our days like bright and

shining

And it is enough to fill up.

You seen Tommy? Nicholas said he was in here.

No, I think he left. I think he went over to Jill's.

Oh, well.

You two supposed to do something?

Oh, no. I just sort of stopped by.

Sorry about the timing.

That's okay.

You know how it is when a relationship just sort of fizzles out.

Well, not really.

I haven't had what you call a relationship in about six months.

In fact, I haven't had what you call a date in about six months.

Boy, home at last. Oh, no, we forgot the dry cleaning.

Come on, that's okay. I'll go get it, okay? Yeah,

right there.

Hey.

What's wrong, Nicholas? Are you tired?

Nah, just bored.

Bored? Yeah, there's nothing to do around here.

Nicholas, how could you possibly be bored? You've got a room full of toys

games, a house full of brothers and sisters.

Big deal.

Well, I'm going to take a trip to the cleaners. Do you want to come for a

Thanks, but no thanks.

I want to see what's on TV.

What's gotten into him lately?

All he's done the last week is just sit around the house.

Children go through phases like that sometimes.

Who wouldn't worry?

In a bit.

I'm so glad you could make it. Yeah.

Are you sure I meet the dress code here?

I don't think anyone will mind as long as you remain in the company of a

certified attorney.

Table for two.

Right this way.

Excuse me, now I'll be for three. Fine. Three. Just follow me.

Three? Mm -hmm.

Who is the third party?

I invited Barry Kaufman to join us. Barry Kaufman?

Enjoy your lunch.

Why?

I told you we were working on the trial together. Besides, I think once you get

to know Barry better, you'll like him. I already know Barry. If you recall the

office party.

He was just being friendly.

David, it just so happens Barry's been super nice to me since I joined the

That doesn't surprise me.

Hi, you two.

How's it going, Dave?

Very.

Did you get the deposition transcript?

Yes, and I went back over the contract with a fine -tooth comb. There's

absolutely nothing in the agreement that there's O 'Connor's compensation if

contingent upon completion of the project.

You're kidding.

No. So you know what that means?

When we go into the judge's chambers, we move to strike the first three

affirmative defenses.

So all that's really left to decide is the issue of intent when the party

the contract.

Well, that's the crucial issue.

to Bullwinkle. You do an impression of Bullwinkle the Moose, too? And Rocky the

Flying Squirrel?

Dudley Do -Right? Mr.

Peabody? I never knew you were so multi -talented.

Well, I like to keep a low profile.

Oh, yeah.

Hey, listen, we're going to be eating dinner pretty soon. Why don't you stay?

Oh, no thanks. I really want to see this movie.

You going to go by yourself?

Oh, sure. It's the best way to see a movie.

Ah, what are you going to see?

Being There with Peter Sellers. Oh, really? I heard that's great.

You want to come?

We could get something to eat afterwards.

Sure, why not?

Great. Let's go.

Let me get my coat, 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.

It's for you.

Who is it?

Hello? Oh, hi, Barry.

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, can 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.

So why don't you just tell her the guy bugs you?

No, I don't want to come off like a typical jealous husband.

Which is exactly what you are.

Not really.

Can I tell you something?

If I were you, I'd keep my eyes open for certain signs.

Like what?

Like her not coming home.

Is that the way it was with your wife?

Ex -wife.

Yeah.

But she always had a logical excuse, you know what I mean?

First it was the big sale at her favorite department store.

Then it was going off a little drinky with the girls after work.

You never got suspicious?

Yeah, I guess I did when she'd call and say she had to work late. Special orders

from the boss.

That's when I knew she really After

that it was just a matter

of finding the right lawyer

Hello

Janet Bradford, please Hi, honey

Oh, not too bad. How about you?

Great. Listen, when do you think you'll be getting off work tonight?

Oh, I thought I'd get off a little early and make us some dinner.

Oh, nothing special. Just throw something together.

Six? Oh, yeah, great.

Listen, it'll be ready by the time you get home. I'll see you then, okay?

Me too.

I got to get going. Here you go. Thanks.

Hey, are you sure you can't stay after school and play a little one -on -one?

No, man. I got to catch the bus.

Okay. What are you going to do when you get home from school?

I don't know. Not much.

I guess I'm just going to mess around.

Try to get my homework done before my mom gets home from work. What are you

going to do?

Nothing. There's nothing to do at my house.

Well, maybe sometime we can hang out again.

Hey, that'd be great.

We can go to your house.

Nah, let's go to yours.

Maybe what's happening there? It's got to be better than mine.

Well, okay, see if you can come over tomorrow after school. Is that all

Yeah, I'll ask my dad tonight. Okay, see you tomorrow. Catch you later.

Well, kid, you're not going to believe this one.

I'm not going to believe what?

I just talked to Mr. Goodman, and they decided to move our trial date up.

That's great.

To Monday.

Five days from now, Monday? You got it.

Oh, no. Mr. Goodman thinks he wants the trial brief written and ready to be

typed by Saturday.

He's going to send a secretary over just as soon as we're finished.

Oh, well, I had nothing planned this weekend.

I think I better go make a pot of coffee.

David, I've got some bad news. I'm not going to be able to make it home for

dinner tonight.

Oh, really?

What's going on?

We had our trial date pushed up to this coming Monday.

Oh. Most of the research is done, but we'll be here till God knows when,

on the brief.

We? You mean you and Barry?

David, it's not like I want to spend the next two and a half days working on a

trial brief, but the boss says he wants it on his desk by Sunday morning at the

latest. I know, I know. Work comes first. I know.

Thank you.

I'll be home as soon as I can.

Yeah. Okay. You didn't make a big production with dinner, did you?

Oh, no. I just opened a can of something. No big deal.

Good. I'll see you later.

Bye -bye.

Bye.

I'll get it.

Yeah, she's here.

Why do you want to talk to her?

Sure. Why not?

Elizabeth, it's for you. It's her.

Hey.

Hi, Ernie. What's up?

What's that all about?

I don't know.

Maybe he wants her to fix him up.

Okay. Yeah, I'll be ready today.

No, no, it sounds like fun. I mean, actually, I've never heard of the

femurs, but I can get into new wave.

Okay. See you tomorrow.

Oh, Dad, I'm glad I ran into you. I've got a question.

Yeah? Fire away.

Well... Can I go over to my friend Jackson's house tomorrow after school?

Why, certainly, Nicholas.

But listen, you don't have to ask permission to go visit a classmate.

Yeah, well, I know, but Jackson lives pretty far away.

Oh, really?

Where does he live?

Granby Avenue's not exactly a battle zone.

Still, it's not the safest part of town.

Nicholas is only going there for the afternoon.

Well, why can't Jackson come here?

Well, what difference does it make?

You saw Nicholas the other day. This might be real good for him. I just don't

feel right about it.

About what?

About Nicholas going to visit Jackson?

Or your sudden surge of overprotectiveness?

Abby, I'm not prejudiced. I know that.

And it's okay how you feel, Tom. It's an understandable reaction. But Nicholas

should have a wide range of friends and experiences.

Yeah, I suppose.

It's a big world out there, and I guess Nicholas should see as much of it as he

can.

So should all of us.

Good morning.

Morning.

Coffee?

Please.

Oh, thanks.

So, uh, what time did you finally pull in last night?

I don't know. We sort of lost track of the time. Must have been pretty late.

Were you worried?

No, no, of course not.

Are you sure?

I mean, you look a little concerned.

I might be a little concerned.

That's natural when a man's wife comes in in the middle of the night.

Don't you believe I was working?

Would you like to see my notes?

No.

Well, what is it?

Don't you trust me?

Of course I trust you.

Have a good day at work.

You've got a bad... get in your backyard?

Are you kidding?

I ain't even got a backyard.

Oh.

It must be great. I mean, being on your own and everything, you can do whatever

you want.

Yeah, well, there isn't much to do.

Where do you play?

All over the place. The church or the playground.

Hey, we can go where our brother plays basketball.

He's probably there now.

We can watch him.

Okay, let's go.

If we present the case, the sort of the plight of the victimized individual

versus the faceless conglomerate, then how do we counter Nasella's testimony

regarding her conversation with O 'Connor? I don't know. How do we counter

Nasella's testimony?

We tell him he's full of baloney and we stick shaving cream down his pants.

You are crazy. Do you know that?

Yep. I don't know how I'd get through all this work without you.

Same here.

I mean, it's not half as bad suffering when you know someone you like is

suffering, too.

Janet, you are a very sensitive individual.

Thank you.

But seriously, I think we make a good team.

Mr. Goodman's been very pleased with our work so far.

Well, I don't mean just work.

I think we get along well as people.

Sure we do.

Janet. Yeah?

We better get back to work or we're going to be suffering again past

That was something worse this way.

Set it up, set it up.

Go.

All right.

Hey, Jackson, what's up, man?

Who's your friend?

Nicholas. What do you say, Nicholas?

I'm Darren.

You play ball?

A little bit.

Well, let's see some of your moves.

Okay.

and grab us a couple beers, huh? No, no. Thanks anyway, Fred.

Hey, Davey, Davey.

Can I tell you something?

You can't just sit here feeling sorry for yourself, you know what I mean?

I've got a lot of paperwork I've got to get out of here with. Sure, I

understand.

But can I tell you something?

My man's intuition tells me this thing between you and your wife's still eating

you up on a good side, am I right? No, no, no. She's just working on a case

a total jerk.

Ah, and she says they're just platonic friends?

Yeah.

Can I tell you something?

When it's a single guy, And a good -looking woman, there's no such thing as

platonic relationship.

Now, if I were you, old buddy, I would clear the air, but fast. I'd nip this

thing in the bud right now before it's too late.

Okay, next back to wind.

All right, let's go.

All right, look at that. Why, magic.

After lunch. She only works half a day on Saturdays. Okay.

Wait a minute, Elizabeth.

What do you want?

Where are you going?

Out.

With Ernie?

Yeah. Dressed like that?

What's wrong with the way I'm dressed?

Nothing if this is something special.

It isn't, is it?

Well, anything can be special if you're with the right person.

Elizabeth, let's be realistic about this.

This is Ernie we're talking about. I like Ernie.

Tommy, what is wrong with you?

I'm just trying to save you from serious embarrassment, that's all.

What do you mean?

Well, you've seen the way he dresses.

And I want to tell you, he doesn't change his clothes before a date. I

believe that.

I tried to warn you.

You two are going to look like the princess and the slob.

Liz? Did you get everything locked up?

Yep.

Don't tell me you're going to do some more work at home.

Oh, no. I just don't like to be seen without my briefcase.

I've got to keep up my image as the industrious young lawyer.

Of course.

You want to get a bite to eat?

No, thanks.

I better be getting home.

Janet, you know what we were talking about before, about being a good team?

Yeah? Well, I was thinking that we would be good together outside the office as

well.

Harry, what are you saying?

I'm saying that...

Tommy, what are you doing up? Dad, Elizabeth isn't home yet. So?

So it's after midnight.

So? She's not on the curfew anymore.

And if I remember correctly, you were very much in favor of me dropping it.

Well, what do I know? I'm just a kid. Besides, there's certain things I didn't

take into consideration.

Like what?

Like some guys can get pretty crazy on their first date in months. No, but she

and Jack have been going together for a long time.

She's not out with Jack tonight. They split up.

Oh. Well, who is she out with?

Ernie.

Ernie? It's after midnight.

David, you still up?

Oh, yeah, I started this book and I couldn't put it down.

What time is it? It must be pretty late.

Yeah, I'm really tired. I've got to get some sleep.

Wait a minute.

As long as we're both up, why don't we have a little talk?

Oh, can't it wait till morning?

Every time I try to talk to you, Barry calls.

David, we've been very busy.

Busy? You two practically live together.

He sees more of you than I do.

I'm going to sleep.

Oh, well, then maybe you prefer spending more time with Barry than you do with

me. How many times do I have to tell you, David, there's absolutely nothing

going on between me and Barry?

I never said there was.

Why are you getting so defensive?

I'm not getting defensive.

And you're acting like a jealous husband.

She's defensive.

Harvey, isn't Dad coming down to breakfast?

Oh, I think he's sleeping in. He had a real late night.

Yeah, he and Tommy were waiting up for Elizabeth.

Oh. You know, Tommy is getting as overprotective as Dad.

Yeah, but he must be hereditary, I think.

What time does Jackson come over? Oh, he should be over around noon. That gives

me three hours to figure out what we're going to do all day.

Hey, Nicholas, there's plenty you two can do.

Oh, if we were over at Jackson's house.

You had a good time, huh? It was great. We played basketball with the big guys,

and they called me White Magic.

He even lives near a pinball machine.

Well, I'm sure if you try hard enough, you'll think of something to do.

Yeah, well, we can always watch TV.

I think you should try harder. I'm going to take this.

Good morning. Hi.

Can I talk to you for a minute? Sure.

Should we go in the study? Sure.

Okay.

It's good coffee.

Oh, yeah, it's good.

You wanted to talk to me?

It's such a mess.

What is? What?

Lately, I've been working a lot with one of the associates, Barry Kaufman, and

it's getting David pretty upset.

That doesn't sound like David.

Yeah, I know.

He won't say it in so many words, but he thinks we're having an affair.

So you just tell David nothing's going on?

Well... It's not exactly the whole truth anymore.

Oh. Last night, all of a sudden, Barry started coming on to me.

I've been working with this guy for months, and he'd never... But he did,

you didn't tell David, right? How could I? You would only validate David's

suspicions. He'd get upset, angry, and he has nothing to worry about.

Nothing is going to happen. I don't want anything to happen.

Well, maybe you should tell that to David.

I think he'll understand and trust you enough not to worry.

But, Abby, what if he doesn't? I have to work with Barry until this case is

over. I owe my complete attention to my job as a professional.

I still think you should tell him.

I just can't now, Abby. Not until this case is over.

Maybe you could think about it a little more.

Hey, Tommy.

This is my brother, Tommy. Tommy, this is Jackson. Hi.

Sorry.

What's wrong?

Yeah, the engine's missing.

Looks like it's still there to me.

Hey, have you checked the points at Condenser?

Yeah, they're fine.

You know about cars?

Sure. I read lots of books about them. Hey, if you like cars, have Nicholas

you Abby's MG.

You got an MG?

It's just an old one. That's the best kind. Come on, let's see.

Hey, how's it going, Bradford?

Ernie? Do you realize what time you brought Elizabeth home last night?

I kind of got involved.

What's that supposed to mean?

Just that we had a great time, that's all. How great?

Well, first we went to a movie.

Indoor? Drive -in. I don't want to hear about it.

But the movie was pretty boring, so we... Ernie!

Well, you haven't heard the best part.

That's disgusting.

It is?

What is?

I don't want to talk about it. What's your problem, Bradford?

Ernie, she's my youngest sister. She's just a kid.

She's older than I am.

Right, so why would she have any interest in you?

I don't know, Bradford, but you better get used to it because I'm taking her

again tonight.

If my mom had a car like this, I'd make her take me every place in it. You

would? Yeah.

I'd pretend I was in some kind of race or something.

Or maybe I'll be some rich dude who likes to drive around in old cars

I've got a lot of class.

Well, Abby drives this car because it's the only one she's got.

You want to go watch some TV now?

What for?

I like it out here.

Let's just sit and look.

At what?

The grass, the trees.

You know, maybe someday we could buy a big garage together.

In Texas.

It'd have a house like yours and big trees like you got out here.

Yeah, but we need a lot more land for the horses.

Yeah, and a big pond for ducks.

You need ducks?

Sure, for the eggs.

Well, why don't we just get some chickens?

Because ducks are better looking, and if you put a chicken in a pond, it'll just

sink.

If this is a garage, how come there ain't no cars in it? No room, too much

Are these your dad's tools?

Yeah, but the only time they get used is when people borrow them. Does either of

you use them?

Sure. What do you make?

Well, my dad and I built a coaster car once, but that was when I was a little

kid. Anything else?

Nah.

Boy, if I had tools like this, I'll build all sorts of things.

You think your father will help us build something later on?

I guess so. You want to go watch some TV now?

Heck no.

Let's go cut. I found that big tree in your yard.

Okay.

Sorry. Look, Barry, I'd like to clear the air about what happened.

Hello? Hi.

David. Bad timing?

No.

So what's up?

I thought if you're going to be through early tonight, we could do something.

Oh, sounds great.

Good. What time?

Well, I don't know exactly how late I'll be working.

Oh. But it shouldn't be too late.

Right. Look, I'll call you later and see how you're doing, okay?

Okay.

David? What?

I love you.

Oh. Hello.

Yes, I am. Oh, you must be Jackson. Right.

How are you?

I read you in the newspaper sometimes.

Oh, well, it's nice to know that I reached the younger audience.

You've got some smart things.

Oh, thanks. That's nice of you to say.

Dad, can Jackson sleep over tonight?

Oh, I guess so. I don't think Tommy will mind sleeping on the screen porch.

Has anybody seen my notebook?

Oh, yes, I have it. It's in the study. Oh, good. This is Nicholas's friend,

Jackson. Hi, Jackson. Nice to meet you. And guess what? He's going to spend the

night with us. Oh, that's great.

Yeah. Good.

Well... I'll show you where the book is. Have a good time now.

Nicholas, your mom is beautiful.

She's pretty enough to be a movie star.

Let me ask you a question.

You ever had a brain scan?

Look, she told me she loved me, and I believe her.

Can I tell you something?

You are in a lot of trouble.

What do you think she did after she hung up, huh?

Went back to work, I guess.

Oh, man, this is great. I love it. The man's wife is having a major affair, and

he thinks it's Gidget goes to court. Oh, come on. How could she be having an

affair?

What planet are you from?

She's been working with this guy for months, right? Now, all of a sudden,

they're working late almost every night. And when you called her on it, she got

defensive.

When you start noticing an extra person around the house, you know, just kind of

lounging around in his pajamas, give me a call, okay?

I'll help you figure it out.

Hi.

Hi.

Is your friend coming back?

No, sit down.

Can I buy you a drink?

Thanks.

But I've got to make a phone call.

Too bad.

Good evening, Goodman, Sachs and Twitty.

Yes, Janet Bradford, please.

I'm sorry, sir, but she and Mr. Kaufman left quite some time ago.

I see.

Would you care to leave a message?

No, thanks.

Hi. Hello.

About that drink.

Barry, this is absurd.

What do you want me to say?

I made a play for you and you shot me down.

But, Janet, you acted so friendly, so close to me. I thought you wanted me to

make a move.

I do feel close to you, Barry, but as a friend.

You know, the whole time that I was writing that brief, all I could think

was you.

I'm very sorry if I misled you. I like you very much, but I love my husband.

Hey, I understand.

Well, what do you think?

Can we still work together?

Well, I hope so, or our client is out of luck.

That's for sure.

Oh, no, I forgot. David was supposed to call me at the office. I've got to get

back. Why don't you just call him?

Good thinking.

See, we still work well together.

Elizabeth,

what's wrong with you?

Nothing. Then why are you going out with Ernie?

Why shouldn't I?

Well, because... Because it's Ernie.

You don't approve?

He's your best friend.

I know that.

I just want to know what you two do when you go out.

Hasn't Ernie told you?

Well, he started to, but I made him stop.

Why?

Because if it's anything like what he's done with other girls on dates, I might

have decked him.

Tommy, we're just friends.

I'm still in love with Jack.

Yeah, but does Ernie know that you two are just friends?

I think so. Why would he think anything else?

I'm not sure, but I got a feeling he does.

Well, this is where I live.

You know, it's funny.

This is the street where I used to live before I...

Before what?

Before I moved.

I really enjoyed our talk tonight.

Hearing about your travels and all. Yeah, me too. I enjoyed talking to you.

Well, why don't you come up to my apartment and I can fix some coffee or

something?

I don't think so.

Oh, okay.

No, it's not that you're not attractive.

You are.

It's just that I'm married.

And I think I better go home.

Nicholas, are you asleep?

No.

Good, neither am I.

What are you thinking about?

I don't know. I bought a good time I had today. It was pretty decent.

You want to sleep over tomorrow night, too?

No, thanks.

It's nicer, but it gets kind of quiet at night.

What do you mean?

Well, where I live, sometimes at night... All the grown -ups sit outside

steps and stand by the building and talk.

They have a good time laughing and telling stories.

I can't wait till I'm grown up so I can be not in there with them.

I thought you wanted to live in a house like this when you grew up.

Yeah, this is a great house, but I sure miss the neighborhood.

Maybe you can have a house like this there.

Maybe.

You ever listen to your neighbors talk at night, Nicholas?

We don't have many neighbors.

But sometimes my big brother, his wife, and my brother -in -law comes over for

dinner. After we're done eating, nobody gets up. They all just sit around and

talk. It's pretty neat, even better than TV.

You know, when I like television, when I can't sleep because I have an earache

or something, my mom lets me sit with her in her big chair and watch The Late

Show. The movies stink, but it's just fun to watch with my mom.

Oh, my mom died.

But Abby's really great.

I mean, when she talks to you, it's not like she's talking to a kid. She really

listens.

Night, Jackson.

Night, Nicholas.

David, hi.

Guess what?

I've got tomorrow off.

Isn't Barry going to miss you?

Oh, come on, David.

Just out of curiosity, when did you get home tonight?

I've been home a while.

Where have you been?

Doesn't matter. Where were you when I called the office?

I was with Barry.

After you told me we'd go out tonight.

Will you calm down? You were right.

Barry did have more than platonic feelings for me.

Oh, so he did make a pass at you. Nothing happened.

But I was afraid to tell you. You were acting so paranoid.

No, in other words, you lied to me.

No, I didn't.

Brother, who knows what else you lied to me about? I said nothing happened and

nothing will.

Oh, you're right nothing's going to happen because you're not going to see

again. What?

You heard me. Goodman, Sachs, and Twitty are going to have to get themselves

another girl.

David, take a minute. Think about what you're saying. We're talking about my

career. No, I'm talking about our marriage. Or don't you care about that

anymore?

Hey, Jackson.

You're up pretty early. What's the matter? Wasn't my bed comfortable?

It was okay. I'm just waiting for my mom.

Oh. What time is she supposed to pick you up? Ten.

It's only nine o 'clock. You're pretty early.

I want to be ready.

Oh. Well, okay. We'll catch you later, huh?

But, David, if you felt that way, why didn't you say something to Janet?

I don't know, Dad.

There's got to be jealousy in any marriage.

Especially with working newlyweds, but you don't run into a bar and pick up a

girl when you feel threatened. Dad, we just had a couple of drinks.

I guess I was trying to get even.

I was hurt.

Yeah, but that's not the answer.

It never is.

Marriage is based on trust, mutual trust.

I know.

I blew the whole thing out of proportion.

No.

You and Gianna just haven't communicated.

You have to be open enough to tell each other anything.

Honest enough to know when you're upset.

And strong enough to know that when you do make a mistake, you admit it.

What's up, Bradley?

Well, I just wanted to talk to you. That's all.

Well, if you're looking to get some kind of charge by telling me Elizabeth is

back with Jack, you're out of luck. She already called me.

No, I just wanted to apologize.

I was really acting crazy about you seeing Elizabeth.

I don't know what got into me.

It's just that there's something weird about my sister seeing one of my

My best friend.

It's okay.

I'd probably feel the same way if you went out with my sister.

You don't have a sister.

I mean, if I did.

It was kind of weird for me, too. I mean, half the fun of dating is telling

friends what happened.

I really wanted to tell you when Elizabeth and I were... Ernie, I don't

talk about it.

Exactly.

Let's forget I ever took her out.

That's a good idea.

Hey, you want to go by school?

What for?

The girls' field hockey team is having a special practice. I hear the Kedash

twins are suiting up. The Kedash twins?

In the flesh.

I had a real good time here.

I had a real good time at your place.

I guess we both pretty lucky.

There's my mom!

Dad! Abby!

Hi, Mom!

Jackson!

Go over and say hi to Nicholas.

Okay.

Nicholas, this is my mom.

Hi, Nicholas.

Oh, Mom, this is Mr. and Mrs. Bradford. Nice to meet you. Yes, nice to meet you,

too. Thank you.

Jackson is very special.

Yeah, I think he missed you a lot, though.

You missed your mom?

Nah.

Well, thanks for having Jackson over.

It was our pleasure. Yeah, thanks for having Nicholas.

Well, I hope I see you again sometime.

Okay, bye.

Bye -bye. See you.

How come we never build anything together anymore?

Oh, I didn't think you'd like to.

Well, I like to. Do you think maybe we can start on something this afternoon?

Sure.

Good looking enough to be a movie star.

Well, thank you, Nicholas.

Well.

Boy, oh, boy.

What was that?

What got into Nicholas all of a sudden?

Oh, I don't know. I think he just got the chance to see all that he has

someone else's eyes.

I think Jackson got the same thing.

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

I was acting so stupid.

I mean, I'm usually so level -headed and sophisticated.

No more secret insecurities or fears between us? Nope. Everything right out

the open.

And you trust me and you know I love you?

Yep. And I'll tell you everything that happens to me. When it happens. Right.

Total communication.

So you understand about the girl at the bar?

Yep.

But don't let it happen again.

Oh, I'll try.

But you have to understand that some girls find me irresistible.

I know.

You know, I haven't been to bed yet.

I haven't slept a wink all night.

Well, you know, we working people need our rest.

Absolutely.

So what are we waiting for?

shine kit and i'm trying to drum up some business well why don't you go test it

on your own shoes first i already have five times hey tommy you want to shine

not now nicholas elizabeth can i have a word with you what i do now i'd just

like to ask you a couple of questions about you and ernie tommy you're getting

as bad as dad

All I want to know is what you guys did.

What's it to you?

Elizabeth, you're my sister and he's my best friend.

I just want to know.

You better tell him, Liz.

Okay, Tommy, if you must know, Ernie taught me something that no other man

ever taught me before.

You're kidding.

What?

Watch me pull the rabbit out of my hat.

Nothing up your sleeve.

Oops, wrong hat.

That's disgusting.