All language subtitles for The Ropers s02e04 Baby Talk

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah.

Hurry up, Jeffrey. We're going to be
late.

All right, all right. I'm ready.

Oh, you smell terrific.

Thank you.

You better say goodnight to David.
Goodnight, David.

Do we really have to go out?

Oh, Jeffrey, you've been working night
and day for weeks.

It's time you had a little fun.

That's what I mean. Do we really have to
go out?

Helen Roper will be here any minute to
babysit. Mm -hmm.

And I missed this play the first time
around. Mm -hmm.

I'd sure hate to miss the revival, too.
Mm -hmm.

Especially since you paid $25 for the
tickets. You're right.

It'll be good for you to forget about
work for one night. How can I forget

work? Do you realize I've sold only one
house all this month?

That's wonderful.

Last month, you didn't sell any. You're
not helping.

Jeffrey, I just mean there's no reason
for you to worry.

You're the best real estate man in town.

That's sweet of you. And that's not just
my opinion. Everyone knows it. Really?

Who told you that? You did.

Come on, Jeffrey. This play will cheer
you up. You're right.

You are absolutely right. A little fun,
away from all my problems, just forget

all about business.

Okay, what play are we going to see?
Death of a Salesman.

I'll get the tickets.

Oh, hi.

I hope I'm not late. We just finished
dinner and I didn't want to leave a mess

in the kitchen.

So you brought them with you.

At least during the commercials.

Hi, Stanley.

Hi, Helen. Oh, hi, Ann. Thanks for
coming. Oh, not at all. Where's David?

he's in his room. And if he comes down
and says there's a creepy creature under

his bed, don't believe him. I know.

It'll be in here watching the TV.

Come on, Ann. We're going to be late.

Have a good time. Don't worry about a
thing.

Why'd you turn it off?

Because I think we ought to just sit and
talk to each other for a change.

Talk? About what?

There, you see?

You watch so much TV, you can't even
think of something to talk about.

It's not true. I can think of lots of
things to talk about. Like what?

Like, uh... Like,

I wonder if there's anything good on TV
tonight.

happened to the creepy creature?

The bear ate him.

Ah, well, if the bear has already had
his dinner, then you don't have anything

to worry about, do you?

Now he's thirsty.

Ah, well, maybe we ought to get him a
glass of milk. And a cookie?

And a cookie.

Will you tell me a story?

I don't know any stories.

How about the Wicked Witch?

Well, she might know some. She'll be out
in a minute.

No, I'm not good at making up stories.

That's not what my daddy said.

What? Please.

Okay, let's see.

Stories.

Ooh, ooh. There was this sock, see?

And he came from Chicago.

And his name was Sam Sock. Sam Sock?
Right, right.

And he was a very happy sock. Until he
got married.

And his wife's name was Pam Sock.

And Pam Sock said to Sam Sock, Sam, do
you know you got a hole in your toe?

Are you going to mend it?

And Sam said, I'll be darned if I do.

You see, that's the whole idea. You mend
it, and darned. It's the jokers.

Okay, now.

Off you go.

And don't get crumbs in your bed.

Thank you.

Good night, Mr. Roper.

Good night. Good night, Pam.

Good night, Sam.

Good night. Good night.

It's our private joke.

Oh, Stanley.

Wouldn't it be nice if we had one of our
own?

Sure would.

Do you mean it?

Yeah, we'll just have to wait a while.

Wait?

How much longer can we wait?

Well, just till the end of the year.
Maybe we'll get a Japanese one.

What?

See, right after Christmas, all the TVs
are on sale.

Oh.

Well, I hope David wasn't too much
trouble last night. Oh, no, no. He was

darling. As a matter of fact, he
reminded me of what Stanley and I had

missing all these years.

I mean... One of the things.

You know, it's a shame you and Stanley
never... Oh, we do sometimes.

Oh, had children, I mean. Oh.

You know, sometimes doctors can help.
Oh, yeah, and sometimes they can't. You

know, Ann, there was this doctor. He sat
Stanley down. He told him not to be

discouraged. He said he shouldn't expect
to hit a home run every time he goes up

to bat.

What did Stanley say?

He said he didn't like baseball.

Did you ever think of adopting? I mean,
when you were young?

Younger?

Oh, no, I think I thought it would be
too complicated.

Oh, it's really not. You just have to
prove to them that you'd be a good

Really? Hey, do you think there's a
chance that we could adopt? I mean, now?

Now? Well, I guess there are agencies
who are very, very, uh... Desperate?

Ah, forget about it.

Anyway, I'd never be able to talk
Stanley into it.

You know, when I want to get Jeffrey to
agree to something, I just turn on the

old charm.

Yeah, but Jeffrey's still alive.

Now, I'll have to think of some other
way.

Stanley? Over here, Helen.

Would you like some more wine?

I don't know. Is my glass empty?

You've hardly touched it.

I don't drink when I can't see.

I thought you'd enjoy the candlelight.

Oh, I do, I do.

I'll enjoy it even more with the lights
on.

You know, I really like sitting for
little David.

Yeah, he's cute.

You know, you really have a way with
kids. He just loved your little bedtime

story. Well, David's a smart boy.

And he kissed me goodnight?

Even so.

Hey, why did you tell me we're eating
meatloaf? It's my favorite.

And I've got your...

Tapioca pudding with whipped cream.

Yeah?

Come on, Helen, what are you after?

Nothing.

Oh, give me that. I know you're
nothings. You don't give me my very

meal, apply me with wine for nothing.

I know what you're after.

It isn't that.

What is it?

Well, you know how I've always wanted to
have a child.

I thought you said it wasn't that. No,
it isn't. It isn't. I don't mean that. I

mean... See, Stanley, I thought maybe we
could adopt one.

Stop. Are you crazy?

Oh, no, no. I've been thinking about it.
Look, look, look. When a person gets to

be a certain age and the joints start to
creak a little and the brain just isn't

as sharp as it used to be, that is not
the time for that person to take on more

responsibilities. Stanley, I promise you
it won't be any extra work for you.

Not me. I'm talking about you.

Oh, I just can't understand it, Ann. I
thought Stanley would do anything for a

second helping of tapioca pudding.

Anything? With whipped cream on it.

You know, in a way, I can understand how
Stanley feels.

You can?

Yes. Jeffrey behaved the same way before
we had David.

Then I don't see how you had David.

No, I mean, Jeffrey was afraid that if
we had a child, I'd never have any time

for him. And he was right.

You know, at first, David took all my
time and attention.

And you think that Stanley is afraid?
That's right.

Stanley probably feels that with a child
to take care of, you'll never have any

time for him. He'll be left all alone.

Hell, yeah, I was thinking about last
night. No, forget it, Stanley. Just

it. No, no. If you really and truly want
her without the child, who am I to

stand in your way?

What did you say?

If that's what you want, you got it.

Oh, Stanley!

Just want to make you happy, that's all.

But what about you? I mean, you're not
used to children.

Well, it doesn't matter.

Anyway, you said I had a way with kids.

Oh, you do.

David lives next door. Wait just a
minute.

Watch this, Helen.

What do you want David for?

Won't I do?

You.

And

I

would like to call on you on Saturday
the 5th to discuss...

That's today.

I know, I know. To discuss the matter of
adoption.

Yours sincerely, Hortense Bell.

Oh, Ann, honestly, I'm just worried
sick.

Oh. Wait, if there's anything I can
do... No, no, I wouldn't ask you. No,

done too much already.

I mean, telling us who to contact and
filling out all those forms. I wouldn't

dream of asking you for another thing.

Okay.

Except... Would you mind if we gave your
names as references?

Oh, of course not. You go right ahead. I
already did.

No, no, no, no. Don't, don't, don't
flash, David.

I'm not David.

Who?

Debbie. Debbie Hopper. Oh, uh, uh,
Brooks.

Mr. Brooks. I know.

We met before I moved in.

We did?

Of course I didn't look like this.

Of course.

I wore my hair different.

Really?

Do you like blue?

Blue are very nice.

I mean, I mean... I love California. I
love my wife.

So you haven't...

You haven't always lived here.

No. My father was in the army, so I kind
of grew up all over.

I can see that.

I can see that you've been around.

I trust you'll enjoy living here.

Oh, I hope so.

I moved in a week ago, and I haven't
slept in my own bed yet.

Very slippery.

Look what we're doing.

Mr. Brooks.

Oh, Reverend Munson. Reverend Munson.

Reverend. Oh, Reverend.

What a surprise.

Oh,

Reverend. Reverend. Reverend Munson. I
hope I'm not interrupting anything. No,

no. This is business. This is strictly
business. So, um...

If you have any more problems with your
flying, you let me know.

I wanted to talk to you about that
townhouse for my son. Oh, right, right.

as I was telling you, Reverend, the
Royal Dale is everything your son would

need.

He's a married man.

Me too.

I want to be sure that this is a
suitable environment for John and his

it is, it is. Your John and his lovely
wife would feel right at home in these

genteel surroundings.

Oh, it's quite all right.

But it hurt like hell.

You just told your son that... Listen,
you know something? Ever since Helen

decided that we should have a child, I
haven't had a minute's rest.

Pardon?

Actually, it wouldn't have been so bad
if we knew what we were doing.

But lucky for us, your wife showed us
how to do it.

We couldn't have done it without her.

You know, she said if we had any...
Robbins, you'd be glad to help, too.

Well, uh, uh, uh, Reverend, uh, maybe,
maybe, maybe, maybe we could park

somewhere else. Mr. Brooks, there's
nothing more to talk about. Reverend,

Reverend, what?

Assassin.

You're a strange man.

Geronimo!

Want to see my motorboat?

Ropers would make suitable parents for
an adopted child. Oh, certainly.

Mrs. Roper is a warm and loving person.

And Mr. Roper?

Well, he's... Would you like some
coffee?

Yeah, thank you.

Now, would you say Royaldale is a
suitable place for a child to live?

Oh, well, I hope so.

My child lives here.

This place is going to the dogs.

Jeffrey, this is Mrs. Bell. She wants to
know if Royaldale is suitable for the

Roper's child.

They don't have a child. That's why I'm
here. To help them.

You too?

Coming!

Coming home!

I forgot my key.

So? So get rid of that robe!

Not now!

And remember, if she asks any questions,
let me answer them, all right? Whatever

you say, sweetheart.

Mrs. Roper?

Mrs. Bell, do come in.

I'd like you to meet my husband, Mr.

Roper. How are you, Mr. Roper?

I'd rather not say.

Won't you sit down, Mrs. Bell? Thank
you.

Would you like a cup of coffee? Oh, no,
thank you.

Well, this shouldn't take long.

Good.

Oh, he thinks it's good that you're so
efficient.

Well, we do have a very careful
selection procedure.

Good, because I just wouldn't want to
wind up with just anything.

We select the parents, Mr. Roper, not
the children.

Which brings us to your application.

I hope I don't get any bad marks from my
handwriting.

Now, I see here you have your age listed
as 39.

39?

Something wrong with that?

Not at all. I'm 39, too.

What difference does age make anyway?

Well, we do prefer youthful parents.

But they wouldn't have our experience.

Or our dignity.

Of course, sometimes we overlook the
applicant's age. If the spouse is

and vigorous, that could satisfy our
requirements.

Yeah, mine too.

Those are very rare cases, and our main
concern has to be for the welfare of the

children. We like to see them grow up
with the parents.

Well, we could do that.

Yeah, she has a lot of growing up to do.

I really admire you both for wanting to
take on such a responsibility.

What you're really saying is we don't
have a chance, right?

Well, I don't make the final decision.

Do we have a chance?

Not a prayer.

You see, there are so many people
waiting in line to adopt, so many

couples.

I'm sorry.

Well, if you've no more questions, I do
have another appointment.

Oh, right.

You did give it a try.

I hope you understand.

Don't say a word.

I was just... Please, Stanley.

I think I'll go up and change and maybe
take a walk around the park.

See you later.

Okay?

Helen?

Helen?

Stanley?

You all right, Helen?

Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm okay. I'm just a
little disappointed, that's all.

You know, I was thinking about all that
love and affection that you have to

give. So?

Well, I think that I don't let you give
it.

Oh, Stim!

He wants it in the kitchen.

Ta -da!

It's for you, Helen.

Sometimes you can be so thoughtful.

That's true.

She's so soft and cuddly.

Is she really mine?

All yours.

Oh, Stanley.

I'm just going to love her and take care
of her.

Oh,

I'm just going to take such good care of
her. Good, good. Because she made a

little poopsie on a kitchen floor.

And guess what? What? I finally sold the
house to Reverend Munson. Oh, Jeffrey,

that's wonderful.

Oh, and you thought you didn't have a
prayer.

Well, what happened? Prayer?

Minister? That's very good.

Well, I was worried. You know how
ministers are. They see a man in a

beautiful... Well, not beautiful,
really.

Average, plain girl.

Girl? Well, you know, the stewardess,
Debbie Bikini.

I mean, Debbie Hopper. In a bikini?
Well, it was so small, I hardly noticed.

What? I mean, she was so close, I
couldn't see because I had my hands

I was holding her. I was helping her.

I would stop me at any time.

We were in the hot tub. She fell into my
arms, and you're not stopping me.

Don't stop.