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There's no place like home.

With your family around you, you're never alone.

When you know that you love, you don't need to roam. Cause there's no place

home.

Those times are changing every day.

We won't get by with those claim away.

No, no. Pulled in together, we'll make it right.

With help from our friends, I know we can fly.

No place like home.

With your family around you, you're never alone.

When you know that you love, you don't need to roam.

Cause there ain't no place like. Better believe it. There ain't no place like.

Better.

There's no place like home.

I mean no place, child.

Okay, sock, where are you?

There's always a sock missing.

I swear socks can walk.

Well, Tiffany's got some that can stand by themselves.

It's that washing machine. That's what it is. I swear it eats socks.

Don't put that stuff away. This is our day to go shopping. I know it, girl.

I got all the sales marked. By the time we get back, I'm going to be broke

saving money.

Oh, hey, Pearl, come on in.

Oh, hi, Rose.

Ready for our shopping trip?

Oh, honey, I can't wait. My credit card's about to jump out my pocketbook.

Well, don't knock it, child.

A jumping credit card is better than a bouncing check.

I heard that.

Hey, listen.

You know what we ought to do?

Let's go to lunch first and then get our hair done.

And then get a manicure. I'm going to get a pedicure, too.

Ooh, painted toes.

You know, I haven't had my toes painted since my honeymoon.

Well, you give James some champagne, he got interested.

Well, come on, help me fold these clothes. We've got to get out of here by

.30. Okay.

He got sick at work. We had to call the nurse and everything. I had to drive him

home. That's terrible.

I know. I never handled a pickup before.

I'm shocked.

Well, where is he?

I left him downstairs.

Oh, no, here he is.

Well, honey, what is it? Don't get too close. Lord knows what I got. I'm

up with fever.

Well, wait a minute. Let me see.

You don't feel hot?

What do you know about it? The nurse at work took my temperature out of 99 .3.

Oh, honey, I'm sorry.

Go on to bed.

99 .3.

Cat's got a higher temperature than that.

Yeah, there's nothing you can do with a grown man when he gets sick. They're so

dramatic.

Did he seem hot to you?

I can't tell.

All men seem hot to me.

Ah, just a little over 99.

Let me see that thing.

There's no mercury in here. It probably went right over the top.

There it is, right there.

Oh, honey, you'll be all right. You just got a little touch of the flu.

Sondra had it and Pearl had it.

You probably got it from Pearl.

Who cares? My stomach feels terrible.

Oh, a little tummy ache.

Men don't have tummy aches. They have gut aches.

Why? Because they have intestinal fortitude?

Just leave me alone. Don't try my nerves.

Oh, Lester, you're being difficult. Now, why don't you get up and go in the bed?

I'll make you some soup.

I am not being difficult. I'm not getting in the bed.

What kind of soup?

How about some chicken soup?

That sound good?

Sure, why not? I'm not hungry anyway.

Well, I'll make any kind you want.

How about some pea soup?

What kind of peas?

Purple peas.

Okay, I'm sorry.

Look, just leave me alone. I'll be all right. You know I don't like to be

babied. Just lie here and watch TV.

Well, are you sure you'll be all right? Of course I will.

Well, in that case, the girls and I were thinking of going shopping.

You going shopping and I'm lying here dying?

You said leave you alone.

I said leave me alone, not leave the country.

Going to Garfinkel's is not leaving the country.

Whatever happened to in sickness and in health?

Oh, Lester, all you got is a little tump.

Gut ache.

Why don't you go get in the bed?

I'm not getting in bed. People die in bed.

They also get well in bed.

Sure, roll the dice with my life.

Okay, okay.

Stay on the sofa. I'll make some tea. I don't like tea.

It's for me.

And I'm not being difficult.

Somebody's at the door.

All right.

Tell him to go away. I'm sick.

Mary, how's Lester? Oh, not too good. He doesn't want to see anybody right now.

I just want to cheer him up.

Lester? Oh, you look terrible.

Thank you.

I'm glad somebody recognized that.

And thanks for driving me home. Oh, anybody would have done it. You poor

Well, I have to get back, but I stopped at the corner and I got you this flower.

Oh, thank you very much. You really should have had some decent flowers for

Mary.

Just because he's a big macho man doesn't mean he doesn't like flowers.

This room needs something to cheer it up.

Open up the window. Get some air in here.

And change their dress.

No wonder he's sick.

Do you have accident insurance?

Yeah, why?

Because you're about to have an accident.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Just tinkle for Mary when you need her.

Thank you.

That's very nice of you. Yes, Sandra. Whenever we tinkle, we'll think of you.

I have to get back. I'll miss my lunch hour. Bye now.

Bye.

Mary, you could learn something from her.

I'm sure I could, but what would I do with it?

You want some toast?

No, I told you I am not hungry.

Well, excuse me, Grouchy.

First you say I'm difficult, then you say I'm grouchy. I'm sick. Don't I get

sympathy? Oh, I'm sorry, honey.

What are you doing? Leave me alone!

Well, excuse me. I'll get my tea.

A glass of water, please.

Of course, dear.

Yes? Not too cold.

Fine.

Yes? Not too warm, either.

Not too warm.

Here you are, dear.

Thank you very much.

Where you been? We've been looking all over for you.

Oh, girl, I had to take a breather. How's Lester?

Don't ask.

Oh, men.

I remember I had to take a splinter out of James' finger once.

He needed Nova game.

Well, what about our day on the town?

Oh, you better go without me.

We couldn't do that.

Yes, we could.

What do you think we got all dressed up for?

I'd love to go, but I'd feel guilty leaving Lester.

Oh, but we'd feel bad if you couldn't go with us. Wouldn't we, Pearl?

Pearl?

I hate to lie.

What's that?

Oh, Sondra gave Lester a bell to ring when he needed something.

The girls got clapped.

She makes me sick.

Y 'all go on without me. Get your hair done, see a movie, have a ball. Oh,

Oh, there goes a bus. Let's go.

Don't close that door. Got a pregnant woman here.

That's not my mama's turkey soup. What is that?

You want me to call her back? Maybe she'll come over and fix it for you.

get smart, Mary.

Mama never would have talked to me like that. You're just mad because she cooked

better than you.

Well, it's too bad she can't do everything better than me, isn't she?

You just don't like my mama, do you?

I love your mother. Eat the soup.

Something's missing.

Celery salt. You put any celery salt in there?

I will add the celery salt.

I apologize for forgetting it.

I will phone your mother and apologize.

I never get sick around here again, I bet you that.

Should have gone shopping with Rose and Pearl and mailed him to his mama.

You rang?

Could I have some crackers, too, please?

Yes.

Yes? And some more water.

Yes.

What?

How long is it going to take?

I don't know. If I don't start, I can't finish.

no celery salt.

Here you are, dear.

Turkey soup with celery salt.

Lester.

Lester.

Hi,

Mom.

What's wrong with Big Mac?

Oh, he came home sick. It's the flu.

Oh, man. How's he feeling?

Oh, temperature nausea, you know.

Oh.

Listen, I need to get out for a while. Would you mind watching your dad while I

go downtown?

Oh. Well, um...

a lot of studying and I need to go to the library.

Brenda, he's your father.

And you're going to stay with him because you love him.

And he's sick.

And you care.

And because I said so.

Because Mom is such a grouch when he's sick. So he's a grouch when he's well.

Besides, you know that sweater you've been wanting?

Well, there's a sale at Garfinkel's.

You don't have to bribe me, Mom. I'll take care of him.

Oh, thank you, dear.

Make it a red one.

Yes, doctor.

Nausea.

Uh -huh. Dizziness.

Yes, the temperature's up.

Okay, wait a minute. Let me see.

Does this hurt, Dad?

They'll be here in a minute, Lester.

I don't need an ambulance.

Would you prefer a horse?

Where's your mother?

I don't know. I called the stores. I called the beauty parlor. Well, she said

something about getting a pedicure. Try calling Cleo's.

Oh, there's the ambulance.

I'll go and send them up here. Wait, I'll go. I'm faster.

You think I'm old?

I'm just saying I'm fast.

You want a race? Oh, Pearl.

An ambulance just pulled up. I heard it. I can still hear, you know.

It's your dad. He hasn't been decided.

Oh, you poor man.

Mary must be frantic. Where is she?

Getting her damn toes painted.

Second floor, front left, apartment E.

Uh, hi.

Did somebody die?

No, nobody died.

Somebody's just going to the hospital.

Darn. I've got to find an apartment.

Hey, Rose. Oh, Mary.

You know, I looked for you all at the store, but obviously I missed you.

Ooh, this burgundy cherry is out of sight. Mary. I know. Eight million

Well, I don't care. I'm indulging myself.

How do you like my toes? Oh, they're beautiful. Mary. I tell you, girl, I had

get out of the house. Lester was about to drive me crazy. I mean, the man's got

a little tummy ache, and you'd think he was dying.

Who's the ambulance for?

Lester, what happened?

Appendicitis for all you care.

Oh, honey.

Dr. David, telephone please.

Dr. David, telephone please.

You mean all of you are here and you don't know anything?

Little Jenkins, could you please just be patient?

Well, thanks a lot for nothing.

Oh, any word on my husband?

I know what you're

thinking.

I was out indulging myself while my husband needed me.

I feel so guilty.

Will somebody say something?

Love you, too.

Don't blame yourself. We understand.

We was in the movies when my George passed on.

I thought he hated Betty Davis and just went to sleep.

What is taking so long?

They're probably waiting for your credit to clear.

How long does it take to get a man ready for surgery anyway?

Honey, you could die waiting for somebody to do something for you in this

hospital.

What's the surgeon's name?

Dr. Peterson?

Where is Dr.

Keith when you need him?

Mom, is Dad going to be okay?

Oh, honey, of course he is.

Don't worry.

He's got to be.

You know, I'm real proud of you, the way you handle things.

Thanks, Mom.

Mrs.

Jenkins?

Oh, there's the nurse now.

I'm Mrs. Jenkins.

Is he all right? How was the operation?

Oh, it hasn't started yet.

We came down in an ambulance and it hasn't started yet?

You could have gotten your head done.

I've got to see my husband.

Oh, gee, I don't think you can.

Oh, but you know, he gave us quite a scare. What happened?

Well, when they brought him in, we thought it was a bullet wound in his

Oh, that was cherry ice cream.

Never mind.

Look, if I can't be in there, I at least want to know somebody's in there doing

something. You have to sign this release.

We're required to inform you that the odds are that... I'll just sign it.

you, nurse. Oh, I'm not the nurse. I'm the surgeon.

The surgeon?

You're Dr.

Peterson? Yeah. Now, don't worry. Look, I have done dozens of appendectomies.

Dozens? Dozens? I want somebody who's done thousands.

Well, if you want somebody else, that's your privilege. But I'm qualified, and

I'm good, and I'm here.

Don't worry.

I keep forgetting where surgery is.

Excuse

me.

Do you know anything about this Dr. Peterson?

Peterson? Yeah. Oh, yeah.

Great bod.

I'm going to see Lester. I want him to know he's not alone. No, no, Mary, you

know you can't do that. Now, just relax.

Why don't we sit and watch the doctors go by? Guess which one's a single and

much they worth.

I got to see Lester.

Oh, where are you going, lady?

I'm going to see my husband. Only authorized personnel are allowed in

Look, that's my husband in there. I don't care who's in there. You can't go

Sandra, can you get that man to move?

by the Lincoln Memorial yesterday, and Lincoln stood up.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, doctor?

Oh, I'm not a doctor. I'm an orderly. Oh, that's so hard to believe. You look

distinguished. I bet you have a wonderful bedside manner.

Well, I did do pretty good in my CPR class.

Then maybe you can help me. You have a problem?

Mm -hmm.

I need somebody to check my heartbeat.

Follow me.

Well, where is everybody?

What kind of hospital is this?

Oh, honey, I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed me.

Oh, baby, say something.

Stop squeezing my hair.

Well, why isn't somebody taking care of you? I'm going to get the doctor.

You're lying to me. You're going shopping again.

Well, it's about time you got here.

What's wrong with you people?

Mrs. Jenkins, you're not supposed to be in this room.

Well, somebody had to be in here. My husband is in pain.

Not really. He's had a shot. Everything's going to be all right.

Don't worry, honey. I won't leave you.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Jenkins. You have to leave so that we can prepare him for the

operation. And just what are you going to do that I can't see?

This is pre -op. It's for medical personnel.

Well, call me Doc, honey, because I'm not leaving.

All right,

Doc. You can stay till we take him into surgery, but only if you're quiet.

Don't interfere.

Okay, I promise. I just want to be with him.

Shouldn't you have gloves on?

I'm not operating yet.

Okay, blood pressure, 120 over 80.

Oh, no!

God, that's normal.

Oh.

Take his temperature.

Orally.

Now, he doesn't seem to go to sleep.

I always sing to him.

You promised.

Mrs. Jenkins.

I'm sorry.

Time to put them under.

Maybe you shouldn't watch.

Oh, no. I'm going to see everything.

Thank you, doctor.

What is taking so long?

This has been in surgery for hours.

If you slept any longer, they'd have charged you for that room.

I'm going in there. No, Mom.

They'll put us all out.

No embarrassment.

Well, I just hope your father's okay. He's going to be just fine.

Oh, Doctor, is he all right? Oh, he's doing fine.

Everything went perfectly. No problems, no complications. They're taking him to

recovery. Oh, good.

I really wasn't worried.

Me neither.

Oh, thank you, Doctor.

You did a good job.

Oh, well, tell your friends. I need the patients.

Here he comes.

Oh, can I talk to him? Sure, but he's still kind of groggy.

I love you, honey.

I do, too, Daddy.

And from now on, when you tell me you're sick, I'll believe you. I'll believe

everything you tell me. Careful, Mary.

never make fun of your mother's turkey soup again.

Oh, just don't scare me like this anymore.

What, dear? He says he loves you.

Oh, isn't that sweet?

How'd you know he said that?

Oh, he's been saying that to everybody.

Lester. Lester.

Wake up.

Lester.

Huh, nothing. Wake up.