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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 it go, making it grow.

Together, we're going to find our way.

Together, taking the time each day.

To learn all about.

Dad,

you don't have to go out there. It's freezing.

has to do what a man has to do.

Okay. I'll circle the wagons and here, you start the barbecue.

Oh.

Dressing for dinner?

I'll never understand dames.

Listen, Kate, why don't you take a break?

Grandfather's coming over soon. Oh, I'm sorry, but I've got to finish that

presentation for the Wanda workout doll.

Wanda workout?

Oh, yeah, that's the one that comes with the little pink barbell.

Let me know when the Ryan girl gets here.

Hey, Dad, what's a Ryan girl? Ryan girls is a company that sends out temporary

secretaries.

I'll get it.

Hi, I'm the temp, James Packard. You're the Ryan girl? We've come a long way,

baby.

Hi, I'm Edward Stratton. This is my son, Rick.

This is our rump roast.

Looks great, but I'm a vegetarian.

Kate!

Kate, this is James, your Ryan person.

Very nice to meet you.

Why don't you come into the library?

I'm afraid we're going to be working late tonight.

Hey, hard work's my middle name. I changed it from Gunther.

I don't know about that, Dad.

A male secretary?

What?

Doesn't it bother you?

Oh, come on, Rick.

This is the 1980s. My consciousness has been raised.

What do you take me for, some kind of a caveman?

I'm sorry.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll slap this raw meat on the open fire.

Hey, guys, how you doing?

Okay, Stratton, did you tell Alfonso that your grandfather's coming over for

dinner tonight?

Yeah, slow down. What's up? Well, we haven't much time. We're on a meal

Tell him, Alfonso. Your grandfather? Your grandfather's ripping us off.

Yeah. Hey, whoa, what are you talking about?

Well, he owns a big enchilada restaurants, right?

I don't know. So what if he does?

Alfonso, tell Stratton here what his grandfather's doing to us. Your

grandfather? Your grandfather, for no reason at all, cut our wages, and now

we're working for practically nothing.

Yeah.

He's found some loophole that lets him pay students less than minimum.

Yeah. It's not fair. We work our burritos off for him. Yeah.

Look, guys, this is a mistake, that's all. My grandfather owns tons of

companies. He probably doesn't even know he owns the big enchilada. Yeah.

So you think if he found out about this, he'd straighten it out?

Yes, of course.

Good. Then you'll tell him.

You want a 15 -year -old guy to tell a billionaire how to run his business?

Yeah, all right.

If you don't care about friendship, truth, and justice... Why don't you

mom and apple pie while you're at it?

Okay. I was going to use the extra money to buy my mom an apple pie.

All right. All right, I'll talk to her. All right. All right, Rick!

Hey, didn't I start putting our story across there, Alfonso?

Yeah.

Okay.

That'll be ready in about an hour.

I hope you allowed for the windchill factor, Dad.

Make that two hours.

Oh, what did your friends want?

Oh, you see, they work for a place that Grandfather owns.

They wanted me to talk him into giving them a raise.

Yeah, of course you told them to forget it.

No, not exactly.

I mean, Grandfather can be reasonable.

Think so?

Oh, I do remember one time he loaned me some money.

Then I didn't pay him back right away. He repossessed my tricycle.

Dad, come on. Well, Rick, the first thing my father does when he buys a

is burn the suggestion box.

But if you really want to go ahead with this, you show him what's in it for him.

Right, yeah.

And if you want to appeal to his sense of fair play... Yeah?

Forget it.

Oh, Edward, let me know when dinner's ready. I'll come out and fix a couple of

plates for James and me.

He's a vegetarian.

I know, and a windsurfer, too.

Must be working away in there.

Yeah.

Hello, Grandfather. How was your day?

It was abominable, thank you.

Well, I know what'll cheer you up. A barbecue.

Oh, goody.

invited to a weenie roast.

When do we start singing campfire songs?

Dad, Dad, look.

I think my rump is on fire.

Grandfather. Yes?

Did you know that you own the Big Enchilada restaurant?

Bought it in May for 54 .7 million. We have 56 franchises

on the East Coast.

It's the home of the Titanic taco.

So you know about it? Yes.

Good. Because I was talking to some of the employees who work at the one down

the street, and they're not too happy.

Indeed. Yeah, they're complaining about the low wages.

Who are these people?

They're my friends, Alfonso, Brad, and Andy.

I think you've got a serious morale problem.

I'm glad you take such an interest in business.

It shows good instincts.

Thanks. You may be sure I will take care of this thing immediately.

I knew you'd understand.

He fired you?

Yes, he gave us the old heave -ho.

Turn in your burrito badge and adios.

Hasta mañana, baby.

Oh, this is terrible, guys. I feel awful.

I feel like I'm completely responsible.

Hey, what a coincidence.

So do we.

Now, what are you going to do about it, Stratton? Look, this was just a mix -up

of something, all right? I'm going to straighten this out right now.

I hope so.

Unemployment isn't good for my yuppie image.

Yes? Hi, Grandfather, it's Rick.

I can't believe you fired those guys.

How could you do that?

Easy.

Put a pink slip in their pay envelope.

They're my friends.

You better find new friends.

Friends who have jobs.

That's not funny. You know, they worked hard for you, and they need the money,

Grandfather. Well, they should have thought of that before they started

complaining. Like I said to Harry Truman, if you can't take the heat, get

my kitchen.

Got another call on the other line. Goodbye.

Well, that's wonderful, Grandfather.

Thanks a lot now.

What do you think?

Do we get our jobs back?

Let's just say we have our work cut out for us.

I haven't held one of these babies since 1968.

You ever pick a grandfather?

No, no, I preferred easier targets, like the Pentagon.

How can a man who's so rich be such a tightwad?

I think it goes back to his father, Grandpa Eddie.

He used to love to have fun, traveled, had parties, spent money almost as

fast as he made it. Sounds like a blast.

It was.

Until they went bankrupt and they came and took away your grandfather's pony.

Grandfather had a pony?

Name was Patches.

He named a communication satellite after it.

I never knew grandfather could be so sentimental.

He vowed that never again would anybody take anything away from him.

Dad, my friend's one of Ray's, not his pony.

We're just going to have to keep picketing until he gives in.

You sure you don't want me to talk to your grandfather for you? No, Dad.

I want to do this on myself.

Hey, Rick?

Yeah? I'm proud of you.

I think after my dad.

I got it!

Hi, Grandfather, come on in.

No, thank you.

I'm informed that a troop of rowdy anarchists picketed Stratton Industries

afternoon.

Well, that must have been after we left.

Don't take this lightly, Richard.

You have broken the Stratton Code of Honor.

What code is that?

Never to take sides against me.

Even if you're wrong?

I have never been wrong.

Well, what happens if I don't agree with you?

You just keep quiet till I get a chance to straighten you out.

I can't do that.

You see, I think my friend's right. I just can't walk away from that.

Till you come to your senses, you are no longer my grandson.

Oh, grandfather.

Call me Mr.

Stratton.

Hi, grandfather. It's Rick. Rick Stratton, your grandson.

Hello?

Hello?

Still no luck, huh?

I'm making progress.

This time I got seven words out.

I'm sorry, son.

I thought he loved me, Dad.

He does love you.

But he loves getting his own way, too.

I've got to do something to grab his attention.

I think that's what set him off in the first place, grabbing his attention.

Hey, that's a great idea.

What the devil do you think you're doing?

I'm exercising my right as a grandson to picket you. But that is absurd.

You cannot picket a person.

You can't fire a grandson.

I can.

I did go home.

I'm not going home. I'm going to keep marching.

Or I could take a break.

Look, grandfather, all you've got to do is meet with us for one hour.

Are you prepared to apologize?

For what?

All I do is stand up for my friends and speak up for my beliefs.

All I want to do now is get my grandfather back without saying I'm

don't mean it.

Who says you have to mean it?

You always make things so difficult.

to have reached an impasse.

I'm willing to give you and your fellow malcontents one hour.

Great. How about tonight at my house?

I'm getting soft.

Old. I acquiesce much too easily.

Well, the important thing is we're talking. And I'm your grandson again.

That remains to be determined.

Goodbye.

Can't you at least give me a ride home?

Walk, rabble -rouser.

All right.

Ready for the road test?

Now, Dad, you be grandfather, okay?

All right.

The lunacy of your demands.

is only exceeded by the stupidity of your expectation.

Oh, yeah?

Well,

I'm off.

Hey.

Sorry.

You do look gorgeous.

Oh, thank you.

That is some dress.

Something wrong with it?

No, no, I just... I always liked the turtleneck sweatshirt and the full

skirt.

Edward, there's no need for you to worry about my working late with James.

I fired him.

You fired him?

Look, I can't talk right now. I'm late. I've got to go, hon.

Wait a minute, honey.

Are you going bowling?

Can't put anything over on you, can I?

Bye.

She makes me wish I were two years younger.

What are you looking so grim about?

Well, how would you feel if this caused a man to lose his job and his livelihood

and his...

Look who I'm talking to.

Grow up.

In business, you let the chips fall where they may.

Even if one of the chips is your grandson?

He is no longer my grandson.

Father, if we're stuck with you, you're stuck with us.

Well, hello, Grandpa.

Mr. Stratton.

This is Mr. Spears.

And Mr. Hill.

I hope that's two fingers.

And this is Mr. Langford. Hey, yo.

Yo yourself.

He sure looks prepared.

So are we.

The negotiations can begin.

He doesn't look so tough.

Well, how old is he anyway?

No one knows.

Well, I can tell you one thing.

It won't take too long to wear them down.

The astronomical rise in overhead, 4

.7 to be exact, makes it essential for prudent management to make

drastic reductions in the costs of labor.

What does all this mean?

No.

Your numbers don't take into consideration the value of employee

You see, you must treat a worker like Alfonso with respect.

Well, Rick's got a point, Father. You know, employee loyalty is important.

Thanks, Dad.

Loyalty works both ways.

These adolescents come in and out by going through a revolving door.

That costs me millions in additional training costs.

Got a point, too?

Hey, Dad, whose side are you on?

Nobody's. Go into the kitchen and get some hot chocolate.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

When did you get home?

Just a few minutes ago.

Why aren't you in bed?

Nobody's in bed.

Kate, I want to tell you how terrible I feel about this James business.

You shouldn't. No, I should.

Just because I got jealous, you fired him.

Edward, I... No, no, wait a minute, Kate. Please, just hear me out.

You never gave me any reason to feel threatened, and I acted like a schoolboy

anyway.

You're so beautiful.

I think every man you meet is bound to feel as crazy about you as I do.

I'm sorry.

I think you should hire James back.

He made a pass at me. I'll kill him.

That's why I fired him.

Oh, why didn't you tell me?

Oh, and ruin that wonderful speech?

That is our final offer. I have explained to you ad nauseam.

Hey, you promised no more of that Latin stuff.

We must take into account my stockholders.

You're the only stockholder.

All the more reason.

Take care of the big enchilada.

Enchilada? You were checking me for cheese.

Shh. Sleep.

Is this dedication or what?

This is absurd. It's 2 a .m. You should be in bed.

You should be in bed.

He is behaving like a pig -headed little brat.

And he's acting like a penny -pinching Scrooge. You know what the problem is?

You're both exactly alike. Oh, no, we are not.

Look at yourselves.

a certain lovable bulldog quality that I've always admired in myself.

It runs in the family.

Well, you showed a lot of guts tonight, my boy.

I missed you too, Mr. Stratton.

You may call me grandfather.

Okay, now, can we go to bed? Sure. As soon as we settle this labor dispute.

it was agreed.

Only to be grandfather and grandson again.

Your demands are impossible.

Your attitude is ridiculous. Hold it! Hold it! Hold it!

We settle this right now.

Rick, what if your grandfather agrees to pay your friends full minimum wage once

they've worked for the company for two months? Three months. One month. Two

months, and I'm about to get ugly.

Okay. Are you willing to hire everybody back?

You want every drop of my blood, do you?

Is it agreed?

It's agreed.

Yes!

You're a worthy opponent, Richard.

Oh, God, we won! You got your jobs back!

Five more minutes, Mom, please.

Well, I've got a breakfast meeting with some teamsters.

Teamsters? That could get pretty nasty.

After this?

It's a piece of cake