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Good time, anytime you need a payment. Good time, anytime you need a friend.

Good time, anytime you're out for Monday.

Not getting hassled, not getting hustled.

Keeping your head above water.

Making a way when you can.

Temporary layoffs. Good time.

sleeping. He's working late tonight.

Michael. Michael.

Yeah? What you doing?

Thelma, I got a heavy date tonight, baby. And I'm toning up my pucker power.

Well, I gotta go start dinner.

Dinner? Did I hear somebody say dinner?

You know, I thought I smelled gravy in the air.

Bookman, do my eyes deceive me?

You're not gonna paint the apartment.

You're right. I ain't gonna paint the apartment.

around these projects means only one thing new graffiti i gotta clean it up

know you should see the things that they've drawn they're really horrible

bookman especially the one of you the one on the third floor that says

on the fourth floor yeah i already covered that one up well you know all

graffiti makes me hungry bookman eating makes you hungry look

man

around here to take these in, so?

I know you don't. You hear them wherever you go.

Hello,

everybody.

Bookman and Michael, I could hear y 'all all the way down the hall.

Told you. You know, it's too nice a day to argue. It's absolutely beautiful

outside. Tell me, give me some water, please.

Hey, Mama, you sure you're not in a good mood today?

Oh, and why shouldn't I be?

for a nice scholarship.

JJ's in Gary and standing a good chance of getting a job.

And my two lovebirds still cooing. Maybe.

My, my, my, my. You ain't got no big mouth, Bookman.

Hey, ignore me. Just pretend I'm the invisible man.

Bookman, when a two -ton truck parks in your living room, you can't ignore it.

That's it. I'm leaving. I'll just stand here and take all that stuff and clean

it off walls. Hi, Bookman. Hi.

Hi.

Oh, Penny and Kim, how nice to see you. Come on in.

Go on, Kim, say it.

You go first.

I'm liable to get tongue -tiedness.

We decided it was your idea.

Thank you.

Ooh, and I got a very special place for a very special

plant. All the kids chipped in for it up Florida. Ah.

Timmy Jones didn't.

You know, he took his dime back at the last minute.

Well, I'm sure Timmy had a good reason.

He stole it from Janet.

And she kept on punching him until he gave it back.

This is one of the nicest presents I ever had.

And now, how would you girls like to have some milk and some cookies before

go home?

Well, Ma has to work late. Could we stay with you until she gets home?

She's staying all night and we're having a pajama party.

Only I forgot my pajamas.

Of course you can.

Go on in the kitchen.

Bad news?

Something wrong, Ma?

It's from the bus company.

They say I've got to have a physical.

Hey, Ma, I'm sure it's just routine. All the employees have to take one.

Besides, didn't you just say that you were feeling great?

That was before I heard about the physical.

Now, you know how nervous those things make me.

rest before that physical.

What's the schedule for?

Oh, it says 8 o 'clock.

do is just rest for that physical, and don't worry so much.

All right.

Oh, nice you look, Michael. What's the occasion?

You got a date?

Somebody we know?

Well, Mom, everybody who rides the elevator knows her. She gets the best

up.

Mom, I'm just jiving. You know Betty who lives down the hall?

We're going out tonight.

Betty?

I got what they call charisma.

You see this here mustache?

To all the Little Project kittens, it's just like catnip.

I'm gonna kiss the prettiest girl in all the projects.

Now it's your turn, babe.

Uh -uh, too late, you blew that. Yeah.

I just can't help worrying about that physical.

You will pass.

Yeah, there's no need to worry. I'll show you how easy it will be.

I am Dr.

Calypso, and there's no need to guess. You'll be out of my office in two

or less.

The blood pressure's perfect, man, and so is the spleen. The lymphatics are

gorgeous, and the eyesight is keen. You'll pass, Mrs. Evans, so just open

purse. On the way out the door, please pay the nurse.

Ma, don't you remember the letter that said you can't eat after 6 o 'clock? It

upsets the blood test.

Well, it's only a little after 7.

My sister won't know if I cheat just a little.

You better not, Mom.

Please don't eat, Miss Evans. You may get failiness.

No.

All right, maybe I shouldn't.

So I'll take a nice hot bath. Maybe that'll help me get to sleep.

Get some rest, all right? I will, baby.

Um, Michael, you're not going to stay and eat dinner? Thelma, can you do me a

favor and leave my stuff in the oven? I got some more important things to tend

to right now. Come on, Lip.

Do your stuff.

Am I sure you're all right?

A loud sneeze is a healthy sign.

It's your body's way of telling you that you're running out of Kleenex.

couldn't sleep anyway.

I was counting sheep, but they all went home.

I don't know what's the matter with me. I just can't get to sleep.

Where's Michael?

Ma, he'll be home soon.

You just get some rest and go back to bed.

All right.

Hey, Thelma, send me in a fresh flock of sheep.

at the boutique is like an all -night poker game. It never quits.

You know what?

Instead of me being able to add up all their merchandise, I spend half the time

keeping Mr. Henry's hands off my merchandise.

I tell you, he's got more reasons to get you a loan in the stock room than the

Harry Belafonte got day old.

Hey, how you doing, honey?

Hi. Are you okay?

I will be if I could get some rest.

I got to take a physical exam in the morning.

Well, you sound like you got the flu flow.

Get it, Flo?

Flu flow?

Oh, you ain't got no sense of humor. Watch this.

Kids, flu flow?

The conspiracy is going on. Come on, let's go home.

You better get some rest.

I could try to if Michael was home. Honey, Michael is home.

What? Come here.

Take a little peek.

He kind of busy, though, you know.

I'm really worried.

Not being able to sleep.

All this sneezing. My pulse is racing.

I'm a nervous wreck.

Those doctors ain't gonna let nobody in my shape drive no school bus.

Why are you building all this up in your mind? You're gonna be all right.

No, I won't.

I finally found something that I love and want to do.

Something that makes my life worthwhile.

Now I'm going to lose it.

Oh, no, Ma, you're not going to lose it.

How do you feel, Flo?

I would say rotten, but I feel worse than that.

Yeah, you're hungry. That's what it is.

You got that right.

Dee Williams, that's enough of that. Now come on in.

You know Betty.

Baby, I'll talk to you later.

Hi, y 'all.

Just cooling out, enjoying the evening with the young lady.

Nothing happened.

Hey, Miss Evans, my wife sent up a very special chicken soup just in case you're

catching a cold. Oh, that was so nice of Miss Bookman.

But tonight, I'm not allowed to eat or drink anything.

Oh.

Uh, hey, fella.

Hmm? Can I ask you something?

Does this bottomless pit ever fill up?

Catching a cold, too, huh?

No, I feel perfectly fine.

There's something wrong with this room.

Nothing but you, Buffalo Butt.

i didn't know why it's that plant no yes that

means a lot to me my kids gave it to me

are you sure mrs evans if you want to pass that physical tomorrow you got to

rid of it now well if you say so you get

rid of the plant bookman and i'll try and get some rest okay

plant and put it outside i'm not touching it hey michael we'll get that

and get it out of here put it in the garbage on second thought get it out of

building dump it in some empty lot all right

Muggers are mugging each other.

Why did you have to send Michael with that?

Officer, I'm afraid there's been some mistake. You're holding my boy here, and

he hasn't done anything.

They never do.

Take a seat. I'll be right with you.

But I... Come on, Mom.

There's no need in making it worse.

You know, I think it's a shame the way they treat good citizens like you and

Yeah.

I'm sure you didn't do anything worse than me, and you have to sit and wait

here, too.

That's right.

you any of all street walking yeah i was walking down the

street when i saw my man with another chick so i let him have it right over

head with a frozen ham hock i was carrying oh my goodness that dirty

cross he was with one of those two w girls too wiggly and too willing if

you two dames don't shut up i'll never get all this paperwork

It's ham hock with a K.

Next time, use a leg of lamb, all right, Betsy?

Yeah, sure, Sarge.

You know something, sweetie?

Men will do it to you every time.

I had my entire life savings hidden in a pair of pantyhose.

I woke up one morning, and the 20 bucks was gone.

enough to tell me what you're holding my boy for.

Are you related to the prisoner?

I told you that when I came in.

I'm his mother, Mrs.

Evans.

Oh, then that kid's your son, yeah.

Yeah, we caught him in a vacant lot. He gave us some crazy story about dumping a

potted plant.

He even had the plant as an alibi.

And he fits the exact description of the guy who's been attacking all these

women in the neighborhood.

My brother's never attacked a woman.

When apprehended, the suspect had lipstick all over him.

His family sure is weird.

Man, he was telling the truth. He was out on a date and he took the plant to

empty lot.

Wait, let me guess.

He had a sudden urge to beautify the ghetto, right?

Officer, my son was getting rid of the plant for me.

Because it was keeping me from sleeping.

Now, I'm allergic to it.

Sure you are, Mrs. Evans.

And teensy -weensy -itsy -bitsy -pussy willows turn you into the Wicked Witch

the West.

And guess who's going to be the first one she turns into a frog?

Sergeant, would you please release my brother?

Are you related to the prisoner?

I just said he was my brother.

Oh, then he must be related to the mother.

By George, I think he's got it.

Look, my mother has a very important physical to take in the morning, you

And she can't... Well, we ain't holding your mother.

That's right, Mom. You can go home and get some rest before the physical.

We'll take care of this mess.

Keith, I am not leaving here until they release Michael.

Not a chance, lady.

Everyone's been complaining about crime in this neighborhood.

The mayor complains to the alderman, the alderman complains to the captain, and

the captain comes down here and chews the fat off my back.

That kid stays.

On mere suspicion?

Well, we can hold him for 48 hours.

This is ridiculous. Someone ought to arrest you for obstructing justice. What

are you sitting here for anyway, to punish the innocent?

Are you angry or something?

Do you believe this dude?

Hey, Sarge.

We finally caught the guy that's been doing all that attacking. Caught him red

-handed. Bring him in.

for Michael. Same hair and eyes and everything.

Well, it's a simple mistake.

Mrs. Evans will release your son right away.

Well, thanks a lot.

Come on. Oh, Ma, you can't even take that physical. You didn't get any rest.

Oh, Ma, I have got to.

Now you and Keith see that Michael gets home safe.

Okay, Ma.

Mrs. Evans.

What now?

Just one more thing.

Your property. This plan, it's yours.

Just sign for it.

Officer, I have a better idea.

Since you've been so nice to me and my family, I want to give it to you.

Thank you, Mrs. Evans.

I'll keep it right here on my desk.

I couldn't think of anyone who deserves it more.

I've never heard of a physical taking so long.

Hi, Slobber. Did she pass?

Oh, we don't know, Alona. We have not seen her all day.

Ma, tell me about the plant.

No wonder it was such a good bargain.

Ma?

Oh, poor baby.

We'll help you get your job back somehow, Mom.

Ma, you didn't pass?

was so tired, I forgot to be nervous.

They told me I'm in perfect health, so I treated myself to a little victory

dinner for Big Mac.

Looking out of the window, watching the asphalt road.

Thinking how it all looks and it dies.

Good times is videotaping for a studio audience.

Making a wave when you can.