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That no place like home.

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

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

Cause there's no place like home.

Times are changing every day.

We won't get by with those same old ways.

Boom together, we'll make it right.

With help from our friends.

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. There ain't no place like. There

ain't no place like. There's no place like home.

I mean, no place like.

Here's to the most beautiful, vivacious, extraordinary woman I've ever met.

Oh, Blake, I appreciate your honesty.

You know, I can't wait to see the expression on your face when you get

birthday gift next week.

Tell me what it is. No, no, I can't. It's a surprise.

All right, I'll tell you what. You guess it, and if you get close, I'll tell

you.

Does it have 14 stories at a penthouse?

Nope.

Is his nickname the Hope Diamond?

Blake, you're disappointing me. All right, I'll give you a little hint.

It's green.

Now, Blake, after all this time we've been dating, you know I never accept

as a gift. It's a car.

Why didn't you surprise me?

Welcome, honored guests, to Takamura's Restaurant. I am your host, Toshiro

Takamura.

I am Lester Jenkins, and this is my wife, Mary. We've been coming here for

years, so why do we always go through this routine?

It's tradition, Lester.

Oh, he loves it.

You know you love it. It's one of the reasons we come here.

Oh, Mary, you look especially beautiful and radiant tonight.

And that's the other one.

Oh, your table is ready.

I also come here for the headaches.

Please follow me.

Good to see you. Good to see you, too.

Well, it's been nice chatting with you.

Well, I can take a hint.

Hey, why don't you join us?

Sure, I'd be glad to.

Oh, honey, we don't want to intrude.

Yeah, they don't want to intrude.

Well, it's no intrusion at all, right, Sandra?

Oh, why not?

I haven't spent time with Mary and Lester since this morning.

We're just reminiscing about that.

Oh, Blake, I haven't seen you since that Redskins game. Yeah.

Wasn't that something past that Doug Williams threw?

88 yards? Yeah.

Too bad there wasn't somebody there to catch it. It would have been

Let's talk about something we're all interested in. Knee.

Hey, Lester.

What's the greatest game you ever saw in your life?

Should we order, honey?

College or pro?

College.

UCLA, USC?

No, no.

I better go to the powder room. You want to come with me, Mary?

Why? Are they serving dinner in there?

Ohio State, Michigan, 1973.

On second thought, wait up.

Goodbye, Lester.

We're leaving. We're two sailors.

Uh, fine, babe. Have a good time. They're taking us back to their ship.

Navy Notre Dame.

1967! Yay!

Mary,

just before you and Lester came, Blake told me he's gonna get me a car for my

birthday.

Isn't this your third birthday this month?

Yeah, yeah. But it's my first car.

It's leaking again.

I'm glad to see you're having a good time.

Oh, we always enjoy ourselves here.

Yeah, well, I'm going to miss you guys.

Why? Where are we going?

No, no.

It's me. I'm putting the restaurant up for sale.

After all these years?

Yeah, well, it's been a struggle, you know. Some years are good, some are bad.

But last year was a pretty good one. You made good money.

No, my wife let me.

No, the truth is, it's a good restaurant, but it needs somebody with

come in here and take it over.

Yeah, when I hit that old gong, it just doesn't ring the same.

Well, now, enjoy yourself.

You know, this is a real money -making place in the right hands.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. It has a lot of possibilities, sir.

Knock out a wall, put in a waterfall, put in a bridge over that, maybe some of

those Japanese goldfish. Yeah, people throw coins in, every night you just

them up.

So, is the sports report over?

Mary, Mr. Takamura just told me he's going to sell the restaurant.

Ooh, do we have time to eat?

I know what I want.

Tempura Toyota.

You know, I've always had a fantasy about owning my own restaurant.

Me too.

Well, why don't y 'all just tell him to put it on the check?

I don't believe they're actually considering this. And based on

figures, we could make a 35 % profit the first year.

And if these figures are correct, you know, we could be expanding by a second

year.

They must be out of their minds.

That's no big deal. I'll do what they want.

Yeah, see, I'll have enough if I use the money I was going to spend on Sandra's

car. Are you out of your mind? That's the worst idea I ever heard of.

Uh, Lester.

Hmm? Can I speak to you for a minute?

Now? Don't worry. It may be the last time in life.

Hey, look, baby, don't be mad. I mean, listen.

If this thing works out, I'm going to buy you a whole fleet of cars.

Well, Blake, you just let me know when the fleet's in.

Hey, Sandra, wait a minute, baby.

Don't do this, okay?

Sandra.

And I think that this is the most inconsiderate thing that you've ever

I mean, how could you even think of doing this without talking to me?

Babe, I was going to talk to you.

What do you think of the idea?

I don't know anything about running a Japanese restaurant.

Mary, you have to take some risks in life.

Yeah, but you don't have to join the suicide squad.

Look, I feel really good about it. I think I can pull this off.

Well, I certainly hope so, Lester.

I certainly hope so.

You're with me then?

Well, let's just say I won't stand in your way.

Now what?

Hey! How you doing? Fine, how are you? Hi, Mary.

Listen, did you bring back our order of chicken teriyaki?

Child, we brought back the whole restaurant.

Lester and Blake want to buy Takamura's.

What?

And I'm not going to stand in his way.

Thank you.

But that doesn't mean you can't. Why don't you tell him how ridiculous this

Wait a minute, Mary, now.

You know something, fellas?

That's not such a bad idea.

You know, I've always wanted to own a restaurant.

Count me in.

I got $500 I've been saving in a sock.

Honey, you've got to stop sitting in that window. Those bus fumes are

to clog your brain.

Well, you see, I do want to miss out again.

Years ago, a man wanted me to invest in a franchise, and I said, Colonel, forget

it. Who's going to want to buy fried chicken from a white man?

Listen, you can count me in for $500, too.

Look, ladies, we really appreciate the offer, but it's just not a good idea to

do business with friends.

Well, to tell you the truth, Lester, I've never been that fond of you.

Neither have I.

Okay, okay, enough of this.

You're both in for one share each, but you have nothing to say about how to run

the place, okay?

Agreed? Agreed.

Now,

when's the first board meeting?

All this excitement is making me hungry.

What do you have good here to eat?

All I see is raw fish. Raw fish?

Fish is brain food.

Well, I do have a geometry mid -term.

I guess I'll have a shrimp or two. In your case, I suggest Shamu the whale.

You better be careful before I use you as the bait.

Let's go check out the kitchen, you guys.

Yeah, you know, I'm glad I got in on this investment.

I'll finally be able to buy that little boat I always dreamed of.

Yeah? Well, you better fill up your bathtub, because that's where you're

to be sailing it.

Oh, Mary, I know what I'm going to do.

I'm going to buy myself a fantastic new wardrobe.

Then I'm going to have my hair done by a world -famous hairdresser. Then I'm

going to go to an exclusive nightclub, find the best -looking man in the joint,

look him dead in the eye, and say, baby, I don't need you no more.

Hey, team, can I have your attention?

Hey, I got some big news.

A tour group just called, and they're going to be having dinner with us

luck. As soon as I decide to sell the place, it gets busy.

Yeah, busy.

And one tour group leads to another tour group. What a way to start a business,

huh? Let's hear it. Yeah.

All right.

Thank you, thank you. I do look fabulous, don't I? Hey, my baby.

As mad as you've been lately, I didn't think you was going to be here.

I didn't either. It was hard catching a bus these days.

Okay. So why did you come?

Three things. You're cute. You've got great taste in women. And if there's the

slightest possibility that this restaurant hits, I figure you might need

to work every day.

Give me six months to make this place a hit, and you'll be picking me up in a

limo. Okay, everyone, it's time to sign the transfer of ownership papers.

All right. Make.

Leston, my man, we are on our way. Mm -hmm.

There you go.

You with me, babe? Of course, dear. I believe in you. All right.

Even when all the money goes down the drain, I'll believe in you.

And when we move in with my mother, she'll believe in you, too.

Has anybody got an ink eraser?

That's it. Yeah.

It's ours.

Congratulations,

everyone. You just bought yourself a restaurant.

Now it's my pleasure to introduce to you and your investors the staff.

This is your chef, Mr. Amato.

Amata sign.

Has it been signed?

Oh, yes. Everything's official.

Then we can cash our bonus checks?

Most certainly.

Oi, Izo!

Hey,

man, where are you going?

Well, now we have enough money to open restaurants across the street.

Sayonara!

I'm never gonna get my car.

But this is great! The tour's gonna be here, you know?

You can always send out for Chinese.

Well, don't just stand there. Go after them.

Well, it won't do any good.

Then why not?

Well, that chef is one stubborn man.

Say what?

Nobody walks out on me. And a fifth -degree black belt.

Yeah, he probably disappeared by now.

Just like your 35 % profit, too, Blake.

This is a fine mess.

Tour group's gonna be here any minute.

Well, I hope they brought box lunches.

Well, I know Lester must have some kind of plan. Well, he better do something

after talking me into investing in this place.

I talked you into investing in it.

Be fair, Pearl.

He talked all of us into it. Wait a minute.

Rose, you were there. Did Lester talk them into it? No.

Oh, come on, guys. Mary and Lester are friends.

They didn't talk us into anything.

Of course, I may have to raise their rent to settle my losses.

Hey, hey, hey, come on now, team.

Let's not give up yet.

Takamura, is there any chance that we might be able to get another staff on

tonight? Well, there's this old Japanese proverb about a snowball in hell.

Well, I guess we just have to run the restaurant ourselves.

Run the restaurant?

The only thing I know about restaurants is that I never pay.

Look, all we have to do is get through tonight.

Mr. Takamura, can you take charge of the kitchen?

Absolutely.

I can do everything but cook.

Oh, God, I hope this works out.

Ladies, are you ready?

I don't think these outfits are authentic Japanese.

Well, I got news for you. Neither are we.

a maternity kimono.

Oh, Pearl, you have your Obi on backwards.

Watch your mouth.

All right, ladies.

Let's all get ready for inspection.

Don't look now, but the show gun is here.

Okay. Mm -hmm. Fine.

Mm -hmm. Looking good.

All right.

You one cute mama.

How you like to walk on my back tonight?

You told me you were going to buy this restaurant. I should have walked on your

mouth.

Hey, somebody's missing. Where's Ray and Calvin?

All right, you've all got your assignments.

Let's go and remember, there's a lot riding on this.

Well, partner, here we go. Here we go.

We got our first customer. Go get him.

Good evening, honored guests, and welcome to Takamura's. I am your host,

Jenkins. And I am Mrs. Hope, Mary Jenkins.

Correct me if I'm wrong. You're not full -blooded Japanese, are you?

Well, let's just say we're not related to the emperor.

Or the empress.

Do you have a reservation?

About eating here?

Several. But I'll risk it.

Confucius say, man who risk it, get biscuit.

Do we have a table for this gentleman?

Pick a number between 1 and 46.

Table for 1, please. Ooh, what's the matter, honey? Somebody stood you up

tonight?

My name is Rose, and I will be your waitress this evening.

Rose! That was my mother's name.

Oh, how nice!

I hated my mother.

I can't imagine she'd be too crazy about you either.

Just bring me the specialty of the house and a telephone.

Certainly, sir.

Telephone for table six!

On behalf of Takamura Restaurant and the Jenkins family, It is our sincere hope

that this is a local call.

Yes, this is Bosworth Duncan, the food critic of the Washington Tribune. I had

lunch in your restaurant today, and when my review appears in tomorrow's paper,

you won't even be able to sell your fixtures.

Mom, quick, take this.

What is it? Pearl said it's appetizers.

Lord.

stuff than this to the field.

Can I get some service here?

Coming right up, sir.

Here you are. What is that?

Appetizers. For $6 .95, you get two gooey and one slimy.

How do I know it's fresh?

Just touch it, child. If it moves, it's fresh.

Either take it away or bring me a spear gun.

They're here. They're here. The tour group is here. Okay, okay. Everybody get

together and remember, smile, okay?

Hey, Blake, brother.

Relax, man. It's just a bunch of tourists. It's a piece of cake.

Okay.

I wonder if it's too late to make this a soul food restaurant.

How can you tell the world we're so very glad to have you with us?

Takamura!

Hold it, hold it, hold it!

Holy cow!

Tell me what they're saying. Tell me what they're saying. Sure thing.

What's the problem, pal?

Okay.

Okay. What'd he say? What'd he say?

Beats me.

They didn't teach Japanese in the Cleveland school system.

Excuse me. I speak English. May I help? Yeah. Would you just tell your friends

to have a seat? We'll be right with them. Okie dokie. All right.

Table for two.

Girl, will you look at the size of that guy?

I know, Pearl. Forget the chopsticks.

Give me a couple of oars.

You ready to order?

Hold,

hold. No speak of the English, sir.

Join me a picture.

Join me a picture what you want.

You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

So far, so good, huh? Yeah, and they said the restaurant business was tough.

eat it, child. Didn't your mom ever tell you people in Channel Star?

Four sukiyakis, three soups, and a side of that yellow stuff.

Three kuros, two sashimis, and some toms for table nine.

Well, ask Tucker Moore. He's the expert.

Oh, he's too big a time to figure out how to turn on the stove.

Where's my food?

I can't believe this.

I'm starving to death here.

Can I get some service,

please? Right away, sir.

It's about time.

I have your order. I have been waiting here for an hour. Yes, sir. You are the

most inefficient, incompetent waitress I've ever seen.

Do you care to apologize?

All I want to do is be served.

Chomp on this while I finish.

I happen to be the restaurant critic of the Washington Tribune. Oh!

Well, for you, I have imperial salad.

Fine.

First...

didn't order salad, I ordered crab.

Oh.

Cracked crab.

Cracked.

I've had enough.

When I get through with you and my column, mice won't even want to come in

This is the worst jump into the restaurant I've ever seen.

Yeah, come on.

Let's go eat pizza.

Hey, wait.

Wait a second.

Hey, look. Hey, you want pizza?

Hey, I can get you pizza.

Hey, look.

I can get you some pizza.

We're calling for pizza.

Okay, Mary.

I know you're dying to say it, so let's get it over with.

Dying to say what?

Well, come on. Come on. I'm ready for it. Go ahead and say I told you so.

I don't want to say I told you so.

Mary, you are driving me crazy.

You already crazy.

You had to be crazy to buy this restaurant. And furthermore, I told you

Okay, all I asked you for was I told you so.

Oh, look, babe, I'm sorry.

Thanks for standing behind me.

Well, when I have a crazy idea, you can stand behind me, too.

Well, I come to buy a restaurant.

Sold! Hey, wait a minute.

Yeah, what is this all about?

Well, Mr. Takamura say you have bad luck.

Mr. Restaurant, dirt cheap.

Sold!

Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute.

Blake, just to be fair, what if we sell the restaurant to Mr. Amato for what we

paid for it?

Sold! Thank you. Arigato, arigato.

Arigato.

Baby, it looks like I'm going to be able to buy you that car after all.

Well, you know, Blake, I've been thinking about it, and I don't think I

allow you to spend that kind of money on me.

Why not?

Well, I've seen how you run a business, and you're going to need that money more

than I do.

Well, tomorrow night we're going to celebrate, and dinner is on me.

Oh, good. Where are we going?

Mary's Kitchen.

It's safer.

And cheaper.