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Here we are, face to face, a couple of silver spoons.

Hoping to find we're two of a kind.

Making a go, making it grow.

Together, we're going to find our way.

Together, taking the time each day.

To learn all about those things you just can't.

You and I

together,

we're going to find our way.

I think maybe the whole neighborhood heard.

You know, something's going on with him.

What do you mean, something?

Well, he's almost never home.

And when he is home, he's always on the telephone.

A teenager that's always on the telephone.

How bizarre.

Well, it's not just that.

What? He's dressing so well lately.

Oh, I haven't noticed any difference?

Where are you going?

Out. Bye.

Out where?

I'll be at Burger's from 6 till 10, okay? See ya.

Kimberly! Surprise!

You're not kidding.

This girl that's kissing Rick, do we know her?

No, but I sure hope Rick does.

I thought we were alone.

Dad, Kate.

This is Kimberly. Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton. Hi. Hi. Pleasure to meet you.

has told me so much about you. Yeah?

Rick, he's a talker, all right.

He hasn't even mentioned me, has he? Not by name.

Isn't that cute?

He's so shy.

I tell my parents everything.

Everything?

I thought we were supposed to meet at burgers.

I couldn't wait to give you your present. Happy anniversary.

Anniversary? We met a month ago today.

Hey, canned pudding.

Wow, canned pudding.

It's a sentimental present.

Well, you see, we both met in the school cafeteria.

We both reached for the same pudding at the same time.

It was fate.

It was chocolate.

It was bigger than both of you.

Dad, we were just about to have dinner. Would you like to join us? Oh, Kate, I

don't think... I'd love to.

Great.

Maybe we should put this pudding in the refrigerator, shall we?

A woman's work is never done.

Ah, so young, so wise.

So...

Why the big secret, huh?

Why didn't you tell the old man?

I don't know. I was afraid you'd make fun of me. Are you kidding?

I think it's great you're a lady killer.

Dad, would you knock it off? God, what'd I say? What? What?

You guys having a good time? The best.

I love your house, Mr. Stratton.

The train, the little bridge, the tunnel.

Which we went straight through without stopping.

You guys ready for a knock -down, drag -em -out, fight -to -the -finish game of

Monopoly? Gee, um, I think the kids may have more exciting things to do than

hang out with the old folks.

Maybe you're right, Ma.

You youngins, you just...

Go on with your sparking.

Your dad's really funny.

Yeah, hilarious.

I hope you see Jenny and David. I'm dying to see the promise ring you gave

last night.

Another guy got promised?

They're dropping like flies.

What's a promise ring?

It's a way of showing the world that you really care for each other.

What do you promise?

Just that you'll be together forever.

Or until you break up.

You see, whichever comes first.

Like I .D. bracelets.

Yeah, I think they did that years ago.

Well, we'll see you later then.

Bye. Bye, thanks for dinner. You're welcome.

Well, did I pass the parent test?

Um, they loved me.

Did you leave them any choice?

Kimberly! Kimberly, look.

I got my promise ring. It's beautiful.

Hi.

Guess what I've got in this pocket.

A pickle.

Wrong time's up. The correct answer is tickets to the Jets game a week from

Sunday. Be there.

Sorry, I've got plans.

Hey. Why don't you both come?

Let's all be there.

Thanks a lot, but I can't. We promised my parents we'd go to the Metropolitan

and see the primitive culture exhibit.

But you can go, Rick. I won't mind.

No, that's okay. I can't wait to see some primitive culture.

You want to see primitive culture?

We'll take the subway.

No, thanks.

We're obviously dealing with runaway hormones.

That was very sweet. Turning down a Jets game would be with me.

And my parents.

Yeah.

What have I done?

Come on, let's dance. You'll feel better.

Great, Jenny.

You must be so happy.

I think that's classy of David.

Don't you?

It's no big deal.

David's been promised three or four times.

If his dad owns a jewelry store.

It's not a matter of cost.

That's what it means.

It could be a cigar band.

That's a good thing to know.

Did you hear that Matt and Jane are getting promised?

And they just met two weeks ago.

You know, one of the things I've liked so much about our relationship is how

free and easygoing it's been. You're feeling pressured, aren't you?

Well, look, I don't want to do that.

Let's just drop the subject.

Okay, fine.

Unless you really don't want to drop it.

No, no.

There are plenty of other guys who are willing to move forward and not drift

apart.

Listen, we'll talk about it, okay?

Listen, why don't we do what my grandfather does before he makes any

business decisions?

He makes up a list of pros and cons.

You're so romantic.

Hey, this is important.

I agree.

Do you have a pen?

Let's start with the pros.

Well, it would make me happy.

I'm just kidding.

My happiness isn't important.

That's right.

We've got to try and keep personal feelings out of this.

Let's see. It would save us the hassle of getting to know someone new.

Yeah.

What else?

Well, we always have somebody to talk to.

And count on.

And fight with.

And make up with.

What about the cons?

Well, we wouldn't be able to date other people.

Who wants to?

Not me.

What else?

Well, we can't go.

We... Hmm.

I can't think of anything either.

There must be something.

There's got to be.

Kind of scares you, huh?

If. And now I'm just saying if.

Say next Saturday I was to buy a promise ring.

Would you wear it? Would I?

Oh, Rick, I love you.

419, that ties us up to two games apiece. All right, the rubber match,

I'm finally going to beat you.

Yeah, and Elmer Fudd's going to be president, too.

Hey, that could happen.

I'm proud and privileged to be your president.

Come on, come on, quit stalling. All right, all right.

Surprise!

Hope I'm not interrupting.

Not at all, one nothing.

Dad, that's not fair.

A real sportsman would not count that point.

One nothings.

Now, you've got company. You better take this up later. Hi, Kimberly.

Nice to see you.

How you doing?

You can imagine how excited I am. I can?

Yeah. About tomorrow.

Tomorrow? We're getting the promise ring.

That's right.

He didn't tell you that either.

That's right.

Well, it's not a big deal.

Well, I mean, it's a big deal to us, but not to you. Well, not compared to the

Louisiana Purchase, maybe, but in this house, it's pretty sizable.

Congratulations.

Well, what do you get for somebody who just got promised?

A new car.

A youth car?

No car.

Okay.

What? What?

Nothing. I was just looking.

Oh.

Haven't the last week been wonderful?

Yeah, it's been so... unlonely.

Next week will be even better. A pep rally, dinner at grandmother's, and

forget my brother's barbecue.

Again?

Dude, I'm... Did you hear that Nat took back his promissory? I know.

Janie was humiliated.

Everyone thinks she's a scuzzo.

Oh, well, I don't pay much attention to gossip.

Then you wouldn't be twisted in what the girls in biology class were saying

about her.

Of course not.

What'd they say?

We make a perfect couple.

Are you as excited about tomorrow as I am?

Hello? Anybody home?

Hi, hi, hi. Just up.

The perfect couple.

Hello, Mrs. Stratton. Just passing through.

That's okay.

I'm on my way out.

I need you just for this special occasion.

Want to go shopping with me?

Oh, I'd like to, but it's bad luck to see a dress before you buy a promise

I'll miss you.

I'll be thinking of you every single moment.

Ditto.

Special occasion?

Things are getting pretty heavy.

Yeah, it's starting to have a certain lead -like quality.

Oh? No, no, I didn't mean that.

I guess I'm just nervous about getting promised tomorrow, that's all.

You're getting promised?

That's wonderful.

Yeah, maybe.

Now, Kate, I know it's a long time ago, but please try to remember.

Did anybody ever give you one of those ID bracelet things?

Yeah, there was a guy who used to take me out on his dinosaur.

His name was Gronk.

Kate, you're not that old.

What was it like?

Well, I was in love.

I couldn't imagine spending time with anyone else.

Yeah, Kimberly's got that one down.

I have a hunch that you don't feel the same way.

Of course I do.

I'd be crazy not to. Kimberly's the best. She's pretty, she's smart, she

at my jokes.

She can leave tall buildings in a single bound.

Sorry, there's no need to get upset.

I'm not upset.

I'm excited.

Whenever I talk about Kimberly, I get excited.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Give her the ring.

Don't give her the ring.

Give her the ring.

Don't give her the ring.

Give her the ring.

Don't give her the ring.

Give her the ring.

Come in.

What happened?

Did you blow up a chicken?

What's up?

I just saw one of the greatest films of the 20th century.

Road Gladiator. Oh, you mean part two in 3D? Yeah.

It's terrific.

The truck drives right over your face.

You know, I've been waiting to see that movie ever since part one.

Why didn't you tell me you were going?

We've been asking you to do all kinds of stuff lately.

But you're always busy.

That's not true.

Totally. Hey, Rick, I think it's great.

I can hardly wait to get so busy with the girl that I can't see you.

My life is not all Kimberly.

I'm not with her now.

Hello? Oh, hi.

Kimberly.

Blue, green, you look great in any color.

I can't say it now.

He loves you!

Hi,

Dad. Hey.

What are you doing?

Carving.

Do you mind if I watch?

Slow night?

Yeah, sort of.

Something wrong?

You'll just kid me about it.

No, I won't.

Well, it's about Kimberly.

Ah, trouble in paradise?

You see, I knew it.

Now, wait a minute, Rick, wait.

I'm sorry.

I'm glad you want to talk to me about Kimberly.

Well, if I tell you, do you promise not to say I told you so?

I'd never say that.

I think I may have gotten in over my head.

I was afraid that would happen.

Dad. I didn't say I told you so.

Okay. I'm sorry.

Again.

Tell me about Kimberly.

Well, it's just what I'm feeling.

I don't know. It's just so... Complicated?

Exactly.

I thought that dealing with girls would get easier as I got older.

You were way off on that one.

Kimberly's terrific, Dad.

But every time I'm with her, I feel like I'm suffocating. Well, maybe you

shouldn't get promised yet.

But it would make her so happy.

You see, I've promised to get promised.

Everybody's expecting us to do it.

Who's everybody?

Everybody. I mean, Mike and Sonia, Scott and Don.

Not to mention all the girls in the biology class.

Well, who are you doing this for?

You or them?

For me.

For us.

For them.

I don't know anymore.

Everybody says we're so perfect for each other.

What do you say?

I say I'm beginning to understand why so many poets jumped off buildings.

You see, Dad, I like Kimberly a lot, and I don't want to lose her.

But if I back out now, she'll hate me forever.

She'll tell the whole school I'm a scuzzle.

I thought you said your whole relationship was based on honesty and

But that's when things were going good.

I know what I'll do.

I'll write her a letter.

Okay, okay, I'll tell her.

In person.

Good.

My masterpiece.

Isn't there an R in Edward?

Oh, hi.

Just daydreaming about us.

Look.

Notice anything different?

Your nails turned pink.

My mom treated me to a manicure for the big event.

I think this shade will go with whatever stone we pick out. Don't you?

Uh, Kimberly.

Yes, Rex?

How about something deep?

You're nervous.

You always tear up napkins when you're nervous.

I do?

I know you so well.

Yeah, you know me all right. I should.

We've been together for five weeks.

And those five weeks have been so chock full.

Something's wrong.

I want you to know that I care for you a lot.

I think you're the greatest and... I'm not getting promised.

Please, try to understand.

It's me, isn't it?

Listen, forget what I just said, okay?

Let's march down to the jewelry store and buy the biggest promising I can

afford.

You mean it?

Sure I do.

No. I don't want the promising.

Sure you do. Just because something stupid fell out of my mouth doesn't mean

have to ruin everything.

It wasn't stupid.

It was brave.

It was?

That's one of the reasons I like you so much.

I mean, if we got promised and you really didn't want to, it would have

much worse later.

Thompson, it's great now.

You mean you understand?

She understands!

Oh, man, you're terrific.

I know.

So, uh, what do we do now?

I don't know.

Well, I guess since we're not going to get the promise ring, we don't have to

spend the afternoon together.

No, I guess we don't.

So, uh, I'll see you later.

Yeah.

Later.

Listen, do you want to go see a movie?

I'd love to.

How about Roguelite Eater? I already saw it.

You're kidding. It's fantastic.

This truck is right over your face.

Yeah, I heard.

I heard.