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Thanks, Grandma. You're welcome, honey. Mommy is just so proud of her little fat

chipmunk cheeks because you made all the work. Just like the clipboard. Yes, you

did. So we're going to take a little fat wave up the stairs so you can say, I

can't believe

it. You bring a baby in the room and the

dogs start talking like Roger Rabbit.

It's a rare condition this day and age to read any good news on the newspaper

page. And love and tradition of the grand design, some people say, is even

harder to find.

Well, then there must be some magic clue inside these gentle walls.

Because all I see is a tower of dreams.

We'll see you next time.

It's the bigger love of the family.

Hey, sugar.

Hi, Carl. How was your day?

It was exhausting.

I'm not even sure if I've got the strength to kiss you hello.

Well, it's your loss.

I'll push myself.

Carl, look at all these school handouts I found in Eddie's trash. No wonder we

never know what's going on at school.

Mm -hmm.

PTA Monday.

Science Fair last month.

Oh, no. I can't believe this.

I knew you'd be upset about missing the school bake sale.

I'm talking about the basketball tryouts. They're just three weeks away,

Edward hasn't even started training.

Three weeks sounds like plenty of time.

Not if you want to be a star.

Now, you're acting like it's your sacred fatherly duty to prepare Eddie for

basketball. Harriet, if he doesn't make the basketball team, it could affect his

whole life.

He'll lose his self -esteem.

He might end up alone, Harriet. No wife, no kids, eating cold soup out of a can.

And all because he didn't make the team.

Does this stuff just come to you, or do you have a manual?

Did you know that basketball tryouts were in three weeks?

Yeah, I think I saw a handout about that somewhere.

Well, you've got to get ready.

You're in high school now, son. That means a lot tougher competition than

year. So go upstairs and put on your sweats. I'm taking you over to the

to work you out. School?

Dad, I just came from school.

Edward, your father has spoken.

It's fine, Dad.

What do you know? It worked.

Great news, sports fan.

Edward just completed his first basketball workout, and he is already

sharp.

Well, that's the highlight of my day.

So where is our Winslow?

Oh, he'll be just a minute. I made him dribble home behind the car.

Is there any chance you're pushing Eddie too hard?

Harriet, I'm just helping him to take advantage of his talents.

He's got a great touch, Harriet. And he's got the height.

I wasn't blessed with height.

That's okay, Dad.

You got whipped.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Edward, you know my rule about no ball bouncing in this house.

Harriet, there is a new rule in effect.

Edward is to now eat, sleep, and live with that basketball.

The pros do.

By the way, son, have you thought about a name for it yet?

Dad, I don't want to name my basketball.

That's stupid.

Edward, name your basketball.

Your father has spoken.

Okay.

I'll call it Fred.

Okay, Fred.

Now, why don't you two go up and change, and after you do your homework and

finish your dinner, me, you, and Fred will watch some highlight videos.

Why don't you and Fred watch them while I go play Nintendo?

Edward.

Okay.

Is that the way we take Fred for a walk?

Sorry, Dad.

This is gonna be a long season.

Come on. Come on, keep drinking. Come on, keep dribbling, keep dribbling. Come

on, that's it. Uh -uh, you're traveling, you're traveling.

Okay, rest period.

Dad, it's five o 'clock in the morning.

I know. I let you sack out an extra half hour because it's Saturday.

Now, Edward, the most important meal of the day is breakfast.

What's going on here?

Oh, good morning, sugar.

You didn't have to get up just to see us off.

Always have dessert in the morning to milk the cows.

Oh, this is ridiculous. You have got to stop working Eddie so hard. Oh,

nonsense. I'm only thinking of his future, and I would never do anything to

him. Here, drink this.

He's not even rowing.

What's the matter? Is somebody sick?

You are in charge of homework, manners, and I'll even give you vacation.

But I handle sports.

Why? Because you're the man?

Well, the fact that your face grows hair and your hair loses it doesn't prove,

didn't it?

Do we have any goat cheese?

What are you doing?

I'm trying to make eggs St. Moritz.

Pick up something on the way. Come on, Edward.

We're losing the day. Come on. That's it. One, two, one, two, one, two, one,

two, one, two, one, two, one, two. Come on. One, two, one, two. Dad, can I ride

in the car this time?

One, two.

place while i was drinking okay something easy defensive skills dad i

catch my breath uh -huh okay and while you're slacking off some other kid is

busting his tail to be better than you oh what is saturday i wanted to go hang

out at the mall look i'm not unreasonable from noon till two you're

but it's right back here and you and i work until suppertime what do you say

okay good

No, I mean, that's it. I quit.

Well, you can't knock off. I just told you how much more work we have to do.

No, I'm not quitting the workout, Dad.

I'm quitting basketball.

For good.

They look just like big muffins to me.

No, Harriet.

Brioches are much lighter and flakier. They have this wonderful sort of airy

texture about them.

Eddie?

I went down to Chicago Stadium today to pick up the tickets for the Bulls game.

And what do you know? I met him. So we started talking. I told him about

and he said he'd speak with him.

Whoa.

What is this?

Rachel made them.

Shouldn't that be written on here?

here nice to meet you too harriet i'm sure that will would enjoy some

refreshments me too what are you fixing

Excuse us, Will, won't you?

Sit down. Make your stuff at home. Put your feet up.

Don't eat that.

Carl, I can't believe you told that man that you would buy his car.

Will, that was the only way I could be sure he'd come over.

You mean you lied to the man?

Look, Harriet, the most important thing here is to get Edward playing basketball

again now, and I just couldn't pass up this opportunity.

You dribble one bowl too many.

Excuse me.

I'll just clean up later.

I don't care what you say. It just ain't right.

Will the Thrill Morgan is in the

living room.

He's here to see Carl.

I've always wanted to meet him.

So, go say hello.

I can't meet a thot looking like this.

No, honey, I gotta go fix myself up.

I'll be standing so far behind you, you won't even see me.

Sorry, Will.

My wife and I had a difference of opinion about cars.

She's holding out for a Rolls Royce.

Speaking of Rolls, is Rachel out of the kitchen yet?

Mama,

we have company.

Will, this is Estelle Winslow, my mother.

Mama, meet Will the Thrill Morgan.

This man needs no introduction.

Will the Thrill Morgan.

Nice to meet you, Mrs. Winslow.

Now, if you really meant that, you'd plant one right here. Glad.

I'm going to call all my girlfriends in the canastic room.

They're going to die.

They're going to die.

So, ready to see the car?

Uh, sure, yeah.

But you know, Will, I really want to take my time going over it.

Red Porsche's not out there.

Oh, sweat.

You're Will Morgan.

Will, this is our son, Eddie.

Nice to meet you, Eddie. And that's my Porsche outside, but your dad might buy

it. Are we going to get a Porsche?

Uh, maybe.

Say, Will, you know what really clears my head before a big decision?

Basketball.

Basketball. Yeah, sure.

It'll be fun. We'll go over to the high school.

You wouldn't mind shooting around with a real pro, now would you, Edward?

No. Go up and get Fred. Is Fred Eddie's brother?

No, it's his basketball.

He named it just like the pros do.

Where'd he get a dumb idea like that? I don't know.

You know, Carl, it's funny, but I'm getting the feeling the car isn't the

reason you asked me here.

Isn't the real reason?

Okay, I lied.

Look, wait.

You see, Edward quit basketball. I was kind of hoping maybe you could talk him

into playing again.

No pressure.

It would just change his whole life.

Okay, I'll talk to him. Oh, gee, thanks.

All set?

a few pointers from a real pro.

Would you mind showing them your famous first step?

No problem.

Hey, Edward, come here. Will's gonna show you something.

I'll play defense.

Oh, of course. I should mention that I used to be a pretty fierce defender back

in my day.

Thanks for the warning. Uh -huh.

Okay. Go ahead.

Uh,

listen, Carl.

Why don't you let me talk to Eddie alone, okay?

You don't need me for anything?

No, I think we'll be okay, just the two of us.

Oh, oh, okay, fine.

Well, I guess I'll see you two back at the house.

Oh, hi.

He's good, Eddie.

Harriet, this is great.

They've been gone for over an hour. You know, when you got a hunch about

something and it pays off, you just feel so good.

Am I a great dad or what?

Careful you don't pull a muscle patting yourself on the back.

Look who's back.

Did you two have fun?

Yes, we did.

Eddie's a great kid and a good ball player.

I coached him.

Well, folks, I better be going.

Wait a minute.

What about the Porsche?

Oh, um, well, I don't think I want a red car.

Cops are always on the lookout for them.

Tell me about it.

Nice meeting you all. Eddie, good luck.

It was nice to meet you, Mr. Morgan.

Thanks, Thrill.

So, son, did you two talk about anything in particular?

Well, only basketball.

Oh, basketball.

Well, did Will say anything about how much he loves the game and all that it's

done for him, that sort of thing?

Oh, yeah.

I mean, Will said basketball was the greatest thing that's ever happened to

Oh.

Well, what say you and I get back on the court tomorrow and pick up practice

where we left off? What do you say?

Dad, I'm still not playing.

What?

Will also told me to make up my own mind.

And to do it makes me happy.

So I've decided I'm happy not playing basketball.

You know, Dad, I was that close to going back to basketball.

Then you had me talk to Will.

Thanks, Dad.

I would play you a little one -on -one, except kicking your butt with all the

air to you, Miss Ray.

Harriet, Eddie had everything going for him. How could he just throw it away?

Maybe he didn't throw it away.

Maybe he just put it aside for a while.

But he doesn't want to play now, and there's nothing you can do to change

But I wasn't trying to change him. I just wanted to inspire him.

Do you know what I could have done?

With that boy's talent?

Carl, I've been thinking.

Maybe you're trying to live your own fantasies already.

Well, maybe I was.

A little.

Honey, it's just that when you do well in sports, it can just make you feel so

great.

I just wanted that for Eddie.

Well, I'll tell you one thing, Carl.

He's a lot happier now than he was during your workouts.

You noticed that, too, huh? Mm -hmm.

The only person who's not happy now is you.

Yeah.

You better not let your mother catch you eating out the carton.

Don't worry, Dad.

I'm gonna finish it all.

You know, son, I owe you an apology.

For what, Dad?

Well, for pushing you about basketball.

It's all right, Dad.

And maybe I'll play next year.

Fair enough.

I guess your old dad went a little crazy, huh?

Well, yeah.

You know, son, I've always had this dream that you'd be a...

Professional basketball player.

But I guess that was my dream and not yours.

I shouldn't have forced it on your son, and I'm sorry.

Dad, if I don't have my own dream yet, is there something wrong with me?

No, not at all.

You will someday.

What's on your mind now? What do you like to think about?

Girls, mostly.

Well, that's normal.

What else?

Well, I think about the movies a lot.

Hey! Maybe you'll be a famous movie director, win the Academy Award.

No, I mean, I like to think about taking girls to the movies. Of course.

But anyway, son, the most important thing about a dream isn't when you find

It's once that you do, you never give up on it.

You understand?

Yeah, Dad.

And son, whenever you find that dream,

If you ever need any help, I'll always be there.

Thanks, Dad.

Oh, Eddie.

Hey, that's pretty good.