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Harriet. Oh, Harriet.

Harriet.

I can't find my shoes.

Well, sweetheart, those things on your feet look sort of shoe -like.

Not these, my red flats.

Laura, have you seen them?

Nope, sorry.

I bet Rachel has them. She's been borrowing my stuff since high school.

Well, Harriet, those shoes look fine, and we're late. So can we please go?

You know, Carl, this has been going on for 20 years, and it burns me up.

Who does she think we are, the Double Mint Twins?

Laura, have you seen my red silk jacket? You know, the one with the beads on it?

Nope. Sorry.

I bet Harriet took it.

You know, she's been borrowing my stuff since high school. Make me sick. I

thought

they'd never leave.

Well, I'm out of here.

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

page. In love and tradition of the grand design, some people say it's been

harder to find.

Well, there must be some magic clue inside these kids of war.

Because all I see is a tower of dreams. Real love bursting after every

scene.

Days go by.

We're going to fill our house with happiness.

The moon may cry.

But we'll smother the blues with deadness.

Days go by.

There's room for you.

It's the bigger love of the family.

Ruthie, sweetheart, why are you playing with your food?

They say I'm crazy.

I can do what I want to do.

It's my prerogative.

Sorry, Aunt Rachel, we've been listening to Bobby Brown.

What prerogative means?

It means don't play with your food.

So, Laura, how was career day?

Pretty good, Mom. My dad... My grades are good enough to get into Harvard Law

School.

That's my girl.

Just how much is it to go to Harvard Law School these days?

$16 ,000 a year.

Somebody get the smelling salt.

Could you save a lot if I got a scholarship?

Why are you wasting your time eating? Go study.

So, Edward, what about you?

What are your plans for the future?

Rock star.

That's your plan?

Son, it might be wise to have something else to fall back on.

No problem, Dad. I can always be a model.

Are you going to be the before or the after?

Hey, Dad.

Hey.

I thought you were going to the movies.

I was, but Jolene ran out of money.

it's time to have our little talk.

Oh, no.

Dad, is this phase two of what is Eddie going to do when he grows up? Yes,

Edward. I should have sprung for the movie.

Son, you know, sometimes in life we agonize over decisions and then later on

realize they weren't all that important.

But, Edward, choosing a career is important.

Now, aside from a rock star or model,

Or a model.

What else would you like to be?

I honestly don't know.

I mean, I thought about it a lot.

I thought, and I thought, and I thought until my head hurt.

Well, let me ask you this.

Are you open to career suggestions?

Sure. What do you got?

Well, have you ever thought about being a policeman?

work is substantial and satisfying.

It's a job that you can be proud of.

It's also a family tradition.

Me, my father, and maybe now you.

Son, think about it.

Don't make your head hurt, but think about it.

Alright.

Hey, my boss just started a police ride -along program.

You can go with me tomorrow and check out the daily life of a cop.

What do you say?

Well, I didn't say I'd think about it.

I'll save you the time.

You're going to

This is it.

The old homestead.

Sergeant, it's a fine house.

Cop's house.

Thank you, sir.

And, sir, I'm honored that you want to meet my son.

Winslow, in this crime -plagued society, we need every good man we can get.

So if your flesh and blood wants to join the battle, I want to shake his hand.

Well, sir, I am sure that he'll be thrilled.

Excuse me.

Hi.

Ever risk a woman?

What do you mean you can't go?

Dad, I have an appointment with the modeling agency.

They're looking for new clients. This is an incredible opportunity.

down this time.

I am very, very disappointed in you.

Gee, this dog has quite a smile.

Yeah, good old Bloodfang.

He'd lay down his life for me.

How'd you train him to hold that gun?

So, Winslow, you done going on the ride?

that today was his paramedic ride -along.

Good group.

We plug them, they patch them.

So, in other words, Winslow, you just wasted 43 minutes of my, let's be

precious time?

Uh, well, I'm sorry, sir, but, uh... Oh, oh, oh, oh, kind of, kind of.

Excellent idea.

Take your other son.

That is an excellent idea, sir.

Six months in the academy, you'll firm up that grip.

else, okay?

Hey, can I hold your shotgun?

Do I look stupid?

Only when you play golf.

Two out of 12. Robbery, 4th and Main.

Male Caucasian seen playing on foot from 4th's freight yard.

Suspect is 5 '9", 5 '10". Wearing blue jeans and a green and black plaid shirt.

Bad dresser.

Two out of 12. I'm on it. Over and out.

Now, Steve, when we get there, you're gonna stay in this car, understood?

This nail is terrible.

Why do you think I came in here?

messed things up this time.

If you had stayed in the car like I told you, I would have made my bus and we

would be on our way home right now.

baby, your dad's running late.

Let's eat everything and see if he can take a joke.

Uh -oh.

Edward, what's wrong?

Mom, the modeling agency was a bust.

What was that address?

Headlines now.

Cop flips out, kills four gals in an Urkel.

Oh, come on, Steve.

You know I never harm a cow.

How do you start like that?

I am?

Yeah. I mean, you're great with your kids.

You play catch with Betty. You take Laura and Judy to the mall if there are

sports on TV.

I mean, you guys do things together.

Well, I try.

Wanna know a secret?

Okay.

Sometimes I wish you were my father.

You have your own father.

I know, and he's a terrific guy.

I mean, he's smart, good -looking, and really knows his kabuki theater.

And I think he's a little disappointed in me.

Well, why?

Well, you see, he's a brain surgeon, and he really wants me to be one, too.

I mean, it's an okay job, but hey, where's the challenge?

You give me time to make my own decision.

Well, Steve, I think that parents come down hard on their kids because, well,

they want the best for them.

Well, what's best for the parents?

You know, Steve, sometimes even the best guy who ever trod this earth

can make that same mistake.

But I got a feeling.

That you're going to make your parents real proud of you someday?

You think so?

Sure. You're a real bright kid.

Thanks for the talk, Carl.

Anytime, Steve.

Y 'all, it was the strangest thing.

The train pulled...

sudden there's a big hole in the wall and all the cows are gone.

Good night,

Daddy. Oh, good night, sweetheart.

Good night. Mom was really worried about you.

Yeah? How do you know that?

She kept telling us she wasn't.

Is that true, Harriet?

No, I knew you'd be fine.

Well... I was a little worried.

You got a sec?

Sure, son. Grab a seat.

Okay, bedtime.

Let's hit him up and move him out.

Harriet.

Sorry, Carl. I couldn't resist.

What? Why do I always have to go?

So what's on your mind, son?

Dad, I'm sorry I disappointed you.

how important it is for me to become a cop.

So if you still want me to go on that ride while I have no problem... Edward,

Edward, Edward, Edward. Listen to me.

Son, you don't have to be a cop.

I don't? No.

But you're a cop.

Well, I know, but that works for me.

You have to do what works for you.

Well, I'm not so sure what that is yet.

Well, whenever you make that decision, I'll support you all the way.

And in the meantime, I'll try not to pressure you so much.

Okay?

thanks dad edward did i ever tell you that you are a good kid i

think you just did