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No shadows up here. I shine like a chandelier.

I'm singing like no one hears and it feels good.

With your voice in my ear, my heart is strong and sober.

The walls are high, but I climb because I need to. Then all at once,

you're so far.

Bye, Andy.

Bye. And remember, poison oak has three leaves and white berries.

Got it. See you next summer.

Tommy, he lives in the middle of the city. Like they don't have parks?

Hey, Zoe, don't look now. What?

Is it him?

Erica, my folks are going to be here any second.

I have to go, bye.

Ah, true love.

Here, bye.

Yeah, yeah, I'll take care of this stuff.

Just go.

Thanks, man.

I'm rich, I'm making you my sidekick. I want that in writing.

Until we pull over down.

It's been such a great summer, Luke. I

can't believe it's already over.

Yeah, I'm really glad we got to know each other.

I mean, we knew each other before. Like every summer since we were eight.

And this was different.

I know.

Here's my address.

My phone number, you know, in case.

I'll call you and write sometimes.

And send me your address?

I will, definitely, because this really has been the best summer of my life.

Me too.

My folks are probably looking for me.

Yeah. Hi.

My dad. I gotta go. Yeah.

Wait,

Zoe.

I'll see you next summer.

I'll see you next summer.

I'd like to thank you all for coming out today.

When the president of Zeppo Enterprises heard that the city needed help

finishing park and playground, he decided to do something about it.

I'm sorry he couldn't be here today.

But I'm sure he would be pleased to see you all here six months later

with a brand new recreational area.

Thank you.

I can't take it anymore.

What are you talking about?

Tommy, you were great. Didn't you see me? I got all choked up. That's not

You know, I'm allergic to public speaking. And this whole president of

company philanthropic mystery man thing. It's more fun to watch.

Besides, you're my sidekick, remember?

Huh? That was our deal. I'm not your sidekick. I'm your business manager,

is not even the point.

From now on, make your own speeches.

Okay. Okay. Phoenix Park or fundraiser or whatever.

It's all on me.

Not like that's going to happen anytime soon.

What? What?

Nothing. Tommy, come on.

Look. You're the smartest guy I know when it comes to making business

investments. With your help. And I like that you don't go out and buy fancy cars

and houses and do all that other rich guy stuff. You actually do something

with your money. You're doing it again. Look at me.

I'm getting all misty -eyed.

Luke, everybody has a limit, including you, and I just think that maybe you

should throttle back on all these causes for a while and see how they pan out.

Throttle back?

Maybe we should continue this at the office.

Yeah, definitely. Except I gotta get a jump on traffic. I'm heading to camp.

Town to the night. You see that right there? That's what I'm talking about.

should have discussed it with me first before you bought the camp at Pine Lake.

Uncle Charlie wanted to keep it in the family. What else could I do? Well, now

he's got a condo in Sun City, and you're left paying the bill.

Pine Lake is my home.

I practically grew up there.

I love that place. I love that place, too. But you should come with me.

What? Yeah.

Yeah, the town show, huh? We could do our old routine.

No.

Okay, all right. I'll see you Monday. All right. No, seriously, Luke, I'm not

done talking about this. I love you, Mom.

Shut up.

Catch it.

Catch it. No. Catch it. I can't. Come on.

Bob.

So.

Gentlemen, as we discussed...

Well,

I don't like it.

I don't like it one bit.

You can't live in the past.

You have to move on.

I don't think you have a choice.

You are amazing.

You know how long I've been working on trying to get these Cozy Brothers to

me their place?

Months. I bring you on the job and bang, just like that. Bingo.

Done deal, right?

And for a lot less money. Hello.

You know, you keep this up.

I'm going to have to offer you an executive position here at Sherman

Wow. Oh, thank you. But first, you know what? You and I are going to celebrate.

I'm going to take you to dinner.

On me, wherever you want to go.

That sounds nice.

Come on, you and I got to get past this corporate thing we have going on here

right now. You know, we got to get to know each other's people. Loosen up, go

out, relax.

It sounds fun.

Okay. Well, if it sounds fun, what do you say?

I think... How about...

We invite the whole office, and we should make it a team thing, and we

thank all of these people for pitching in, because it's never just about one

person. It's about the whole team.

You were the one that taught me that.

Right, I did.

So I'm going to go, and I'm going to find out if they're available for

And, I mean, try not to worry, because we will find some time together to get

out of the office and loosen up a little. Okay?

Okay.

I'm on it.

This is great, Zoe. This is what you've been waiting for, an executive position.

I know, and it's going to give me so much security.

This job let me pay off my student loan. And do you remember that credit card

bill that I had?

It's done.

But if I'm able to close this deal, then I can start putting aside money.

Because you never know what's going to happen, right? Yeah.

Oh, there we go.

It's my dad.

How is he?

I don't know.

He's back in town, and he's now delivering packages or something.

I thought he was selling vitamins or something. He had a website?

No, that didn't work out.

No big surprise.

Yes, of course we want to be sure everything is up to code.

No, sorry, that's not possible. The new owner prefers to remain anonymous.

No, I'm sure he wasn't aware of that.

Sorry, how long?

Yes, I agree. You know, the camp's previous owner should have told him

were so many issues before he purchased it.

No.

Hey, George. You just heard the news.

It's so good to see you. Come here, you.

We couldn't believe it. You're really taking over for your Uncle Charlie.

looks that way.

Isn't that just about the best news?

We couldn't be happier.

Yeah, yeah. I'm pretty excited myself.

Jill.

Jill. Can you go? Jill.

This has to go out today.

You can still catch him.

Dad. Hey, kiddo.

What do you think?

It's not too bad, huh? I didn't know.

It's your new job.

For about six months.

I just started this route, though. Which is probably why we've never run into

each other before.

Yeah, of course.

So this is where you work, huh?

It's nice.

Yeah. Maybe next time you could let me see your office.

Yeah, maybe.

Yeah, listen, I better get going. They keep me on a pretty tight schedule.

Yeah, um, this is really important.

So you'll make sure it gets out, right, Dad?

Nothing to worry about.

Yeah, I've heard that one before.

I'm sorry.

No, don't be.

I deserve that.

Frankly, are we there?

You take care, Dad.

Oh, look at that sign.

That needs a little work.

Always be sure your life vets are secure and never go underwater.

I've got a friend. All right? All right?

Okay, everybody buddy up and then lie up with your counselor.

Have some fun, huh?

Hey. Hey, you missed the town show. We did our old routine.

How was it? Eh, we were funnier.

That's good.

Let's talk.

All right.

Okay.

Did you even bother to look at this place as a business investment?

No, I didn't want an investment.

Oh,

that's good, because it hasn't made money in years. I know. Charlie told me.

And you took it anyway.

Oh, what was I supposed to do, let some stranger take it over?

Yes, that's exactly what you're supposed to do.

Charlie's the only family I ever had. I spent my whole life here.

Luke, this is business. No, no. These are my memories.

Mine.

How do you put a price on that?

I don't know. Look, I got a call from the state safety inspector's office.

They sent a guy out here last week.

I didn't know about this.

Yeah, no one does. That's how it works. They just show up.

Okay, so these are the original taverns that were built when the camp first

opened. 50 years ago.

Not bad. They leak. They're drafty.

And they're home to all sorts of little furry critters. It's just part of the

adventure.

Really? Okay.

Come here. So the lounge is also original.

The roof was replaced 20 years ago.

Which led to another set of problems.

Just like when we were kids.

Don't you think it's a little strange the roof is leaking?

Not really.

It's not raining.

Hurry up, the train's leaving, there's more.

So... All the track lighting needs to be replaced.

And... I guess the fridge.

Why do you think you're Uncle Charlie like the rest of the staff go? The

attendance at the camp was so far down that he couldn't afford to pay anybody.

George and Connie are doing fine.

They're trying, yeah.

I can't keep up.

The kids are having fun. That's what matters.

You know, we'll get some beds, hire a few people to fix this place up. Luke, I

told you. All these causes.

You're stretching yourself way too thin right now, man. With all this money

you've got tied up in green energy. No, we've talked about that.

The wind farms make sense.

Yeah, they make sense.

But until they start generating cash flow, you can't afford to take anything

else on right now. Figure something out.

Even if you come up with the money, which is a big if, it's not that simple.

anymore. What are you talking about?

The guy the state safety inspector sent up here last week, he saw the same

problems I just showed you and apparently a whole lot more.

Now, if they think things are bad enough, they could shut this camp down.

Shut it down.

It's going to take a few weeks to work itself through the system before they

officially let us know.

I'm sorry.

So what do you think?

I should probably just cut my losses and quit?

I was leaning that way, yeah.

Makes sense.

It does.

I mean...

You were right about this. You were absolutely right, Tommy.

I should just walk away.

Bye, Luke.

I've known you my whole life, okay? I knew you weren't going to quit. I just

thought you should know what you're getting yourself into.

Thanks, buddy.

Don't mention it.

You're weak, huh?

Yeah.

That's funny how they fix this place up.

Don't die on me now. Come on. Come on.

Yeah.

Okay, well then you'll excuse me while I head back to the office to figure out a

way to pay for this.

You know, maybe one of these days you should consider a different kind of

client. Make your life a lot simpler.

Oh, that's interesting.

I'll see you.

You're a great sidekick.

Business manager.

Whatever.

That's not good.

Now, if you pull this off, McDowell, the promotion, the raise, the whole

shooting match is yours.

And I'll wrap it up in a nice big red satin ribbon for you as well.

Pull what off?

Ah, what do you have to do to pull it off? That is the million -dollar

Well, if you must know, there is a gorgeous piece of property in northern

Oregon. That's exactly right. Right.

It is...

Quiet, pristine, has great lake views. I believe it'll make a fantastic luxury

resort for puffy, pasty people who like to pretend that they're actually getting

exercise.

I'll get the owner on the phone. Not so fast. A little more details. Continue to

write. The owner of this property has held on to it for like the last 30

And I also have good authority that it's been hemorrhaging money for a dog year.

Well, he should be eager to sell. That's our problem.

He already has. He sold it.

To who?

To, I don't know, something called Zeppo Enterprises.

I've never heard of them. Yeah, me neither.

It says here it's privately held, no boards, no directors. I'm phoning around

town. I can't even find the name of the CEO.

I'll see what I can find out. Excellent. All right, put it on that. Make it

quick. Keep it under the radar, okay? Just you and I will know. I don't want

geriatric boomers getting all nostalgic on me.

Nostalgic about what?

About what? It's some sort of summer camp.

It's been there forever. Camp Pine Lake?

Camp Pine Lake. Could you imagine that? Taking a beautiful piece of real estate

like that and using it for a hyperactive kid?

Wow. Nightmare.

I'll get right on that.

All right, keep me informed.

Oh, no.

You're serious.

You'd really tear it down.

That camp's been there forever.

Well, it wasn't exactly a four -star when we stayed there.

Can you imagine what it looks like now?

I like it.

I know. We had so much fun, didn't we? Yeah.

But the thing is, things change, and you have to just move on. You just can't

live in the past, right? I still think it's kind of sad.

What? I mean, if it wasn't for that summer there, you and I never would have

met. I know.

I remember.

Very, very sweet.

I wonder what happened to him. Ew.

Oh, please, don't even try.

What? Mr. Wonderful, with the smile, the eyes, and the long walks alone by the

lake. What was his name?

Luke Garvey.

You are so busted. Shut up, I'm not busted because I never said that I

remember. Oh, it's too bad you didn't stay in touch. We tried, and then it

like, became a complicated thing, so...

How's that?

No.

No? No, I think that's worse.

Come and have a look.

See, it's still leaking in here.

Ah, I didn't mean to try that.

So the bids are coming in higher than I expected.

I mean, I can try and talk them down, but we can't afford all these repairs at

once. No, I'm way ahead of you. I'm taking care of some of it myself.

You, don't say it like that.

I learned a few things from Uncle Charlie over the years.

Look, I might as well tell you. I took a closer look at the enrollment for the

summer second session.

Ah, good news.

Let's put it this way.

The first session lasts through the 4th of July.

Now, if enrollment doesn't pick up substantially by then, there won't be a

second session.

Hey, come on. Once we get this place up to code, they'll be lining up around the

block.

Let me get this here, okay? I'll talk to you later.

Don't worry so much. Yeah, later.

Hello. Hello.

Hi, this is Zebo Enterprises.

Yes, who's calling?

Can you please put me through to your CEO's office?

Well, technically, he doesn't have an office, and even if he did, he doesn't

talk to people. I understand.

He must be very busy, but can you please give me his name?

He prefers to remain anonymous.

I don't understand.

Welcome to the club.

Listen, it's been a real sweat to have him talking to you. You don't even want

to know what this is about.

Not especially.

There's no way to run a business.

Look. I'm not trying to be difficult here. It's just the way he wants it.

Besides, he's not even here. Where is he?

You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Why don't you try me?

Summer camp.

Okay.

Thank you.

Yeah, just push everything back by a couple days. No, it's too late for that.

If I'm not wrapped up by then, I am way off my game, okay?

So you can handle it.

I just want to know how this depo dude stays in business this long.

Yeah. And your dad called again. Well, when did he call? Last night.

Well, if my dad calls again, just tell him I'm out of town or something.

Hey. Okay.

Zoe, are you there?

Hey, Jill.

I can't hear you.

No. Jill, are you there? Can you hear me?

I have no cell phone service.

Jill? Jill?

Luke?

George? Yeah.

Hey, Luke.

It's still dripping.

Same spot? Yeah, worse than ever.

But hey, all that hammering scared off the squirrels living in the rafters.

Thanks, Connie.

George?

Yeah? I need your help, okay? Okay. Come down. Here you go.

Hi, Daddy.

Can I help you?

Oh, hey. I'm looking for someone.

I pretty much know everyone here. Who are you looking for?

I don't know.

That might make it a little more difficult.

I'm looking for the owner of the camp.

My name is Zoe McDowell.

Zoe?

Where?

Long time.

Yeah.

How have you been?

Good.

And, uh, and you?

Oh, yeah, you know, just a little internal bleeding.

Can't wait to meet again.

George, you okay?

You all right? Did you remember?

Hi. Wow, it's good to see you.

Welcome back, hon. Hi. Are you okay?

How's your leg?

It's good. Oh, there's the other part.

All right.

One, two, three.

Here you go, Louie. Thanks,

Connie.

The amazing medicinal powers of Connie's Popsicles.

Guaranteed to take the sting out of cuts, burns, scrapes, and the occasional

fall.

What are you doing here?

I never left.

You're kidding.

No, I mean, I went to school and I got a job and a career and all that boring

grown -up stuff.

But I still came back every summer to help out Charlie.

I thought that your uncle sold the camp.

How'd you hear about that?

Oh, um, I must have read it somewhere or something. I don't know.

But, actually, that's why I'm here.

To meet the new owner of the camp.

Long drive just to meet this guy.

Yeah, I tried getting in touch with him through his office, and I couldn't.

Apparently, he's some kind of a mystery man.

Do you know him?

Kind of.

Really? I have a business proposition for him, so maybe you could introduce

perhaps?

Maybe. Seriously, I mean, what kind of a name is Zeppo Enterprises?

He was always my favorite brother. Never got the credit he deserved.

Wait.

You?

Not easy being the straight man.

You own Camp Pine Lake.

Lock, stock, and sinking canoes.

You?

Wow.

Oh, wow.

Right. It's going to take a lot of work.

It's like you said, Peter. The camp's in really rough condition.

Can this new owner get this place back in shape?

I don't really think that it matters to him.

What do you mean it doesn't matter to him? I'm not following you. I think that

he likes things the way they are.

What are you talking about? This guy's losing tons of money and he actually

likes it?

This is going to be easy. We're going to so own this guy, McDowell.

Um, Peter.

Yeah?

There's something that I have to tell you.

Okay.

I went to Camp Pine Lake for seven years.

Interesting. I never took you for the outdoorsy type there, McDowell.

I'm not. I'm not, and I'm never going to be.

And it was a really long time ago, and it was really silly. Oh, don't worry

about it. I completely understand. Look, parents probably made you go as a kid.

It happens. That's probably why you didn't tell me. It's fine.

Right. And the other thing is, the Zeppo guy, the new owner?

Mm -hmm.

Um, I know him. Well, I knew him, and... because we went to camp together.

So what's next? You're going to tell me it was one of your old boyfriends?

Uh, yeah, kind of.

Hey!

You never cease to amaze me, McDowell.

You're always a step ahead.

I don't get it.

No, look, this is perfect. It's fantastic.

What you should do is you go down there, he walks you down memory lane, you

rebuild your friendship, and you use that angle to get the price down.

Peter. No, no, no, listen.

And you close this deal. You work this guy, and you close this deal. Do you

understand?

Do you understand?

Um... McDowell, do you understand me?

I understand.

Perfect.

Oh, and by the way, you're a peach.

Morning, hon.

Oh, hey, Connie.

I'm looking for Luke.

Yeah, yeah. He's just down getting the canoes out. He'll be right back. Okay.

You look real nice this morning.

Oh, thank you.

It's a little bit fancy, the camp.

It's all I have here.

I might have something for you in the lost and found.

Really? The lost and found?

I keep everything neat and clean just in case.

Want to take a look?

Okay. Come on. It might be fun.

I've got something for everybody back here. Not just campers, you know.

Yep.

Hey, Delph, let's do that arm. Here.

Nice, nice.

Here, think fast.

That's a good look for you. Oh, thanks. I thought it would be a little more

practical. Definitely. Way more practical.

Hey, come on. I want to show you your old room. Okay, okay. Coming.

Hey, I want to show you something.

What?

Look at that.

This is my old bunk.

I know. You remember doing that? I do.

I remember the day so well.

Are you hungry?

A little.

Do we dare see what Connie's making?

Maybe.

Come on. All right.

Hey! Okay, no offense, but this place is... falling apart, and in order to fix

it, it's going to take a lot of time and a lot of money, right?

True. And you've put so much into the camp that I think it's time that you

started getting something back for yourself.

I get a lot back. Yeah, but you're shouldering a lot of weight by yourself,

I think that there are a lot of people out there who want to help you.

That's why you came back?

To help out?

Yeah, you know.

Your timing is amazing.

Hey, Jenny.

How are the lessons going?

Pretty good.

Jenny, this is my friend Zoe.

She's an old friend of mine.

When Zoe went to camp here, she was the best rider.

You were?

Well, that was a very long time ago.

Well, she used to give lessons, too.

I'll bet you she could show you a few tricks.

Oh, Luke, I don't think that's going to...

No, you're right. You're going to be way too busy.

I'll tell you what, though.

Zoe's going to be hanging around for a while. She's what you call an investor.

What does that mean?

It means she's going to put money in to help fix up the camp.

Um, where? But as soon as she gets settled in, you two can come out here

she'll have you riding in no time.

Really?

Yeah.

Um,

yes, really.

Yes.

He's here.

Great. Have him come in.

He can go in now.

Peter Shorman.

Thanks for taking the time.

Yeah, not a problem.

Please, have a seat.

Sure, thanks.

So, what can I do for you, Mr. Shorman?

I gotta tell you, Tommy, I love it when people ask me that.

I was thinking, those friends of yours, it might be a good idea for them to see

the camp themselves.

Why?

Those pictures you've been taking, they probably won't do this place justice.

I don't think Camp Pine Lake is all that

photogenic in its current state.

Luke?

Suppose they won't invest in the camp. Would you consider selling it if the

price was right?

I couldn't do that.

Why not?

If I sell it, they can do anything they want with it.

That's why I wanted it. To keep it here.

The way it's always been.

Yeah, but things change, Luke. You can't live in the past.

Why not?

Because you have to move on.

And then what?

And then...

And then you... I'm not saying we should spend the rest of

our lives swapping stories about the good old days.

But why shouldn't we hold on to the past?

At least the parts that matter to us, the parts we love.

Because you have to come back to reality.

Because it's all about the right here, right now.

Sometimes I'd trade all the right nows in the world.

for one more day in that part of the past that I love.

Come on. I'll show you something.

Look familiar?

Yeah.

You still come here?

Sometimes.

I don't think.

What do you think of them?

A lot of things.

Like, why all of a sudden you stopped answering my letters?

Luke.

I tried calling. Your phone was disconnected.

You never came back.

It was a really long time ago.

I never heard from you again. I was worried something happened.

We were kids.

It wasn't real.

It was to me.

I have to go. No, wait. Zoe.

Why'd you disappear on me? I mean, what happened?

I grew up.

I didn't really have a choice.

I... I don't understand.

No, you don't understand.

Because you never left this camp.

You know, none of this matters.

Well, of course it matters. No, you know what matters?

is when you come home and you find out that everything's changed and everything

you believe in has been taken away and nobody really gives a damn how you feel

about it.

Zoe, I... No, face it, Luke.

We don't even know each other.

Good morning, McDowell. So listen, did you dig up some dirt on this guy so we

can handle him to his bootstraps?

Things are a lot worse than we thought.

That's what I like to hear.

So you got any pictures or anything for us to work with? Yep, I got everything

that we need.

You okay there, McDowell?

Mm -hmm.

I'm fine.

You know, this is a big deal for the both of us. You know that, right?

You close the deal and you're in the big.

Right. Well, there is no internet service here. There's no cell phone

So I can't send these pictures, so I gotta bring them back with me tonight.

no, no, no. No, absolutely not.

What? Why?

No, no, you stay up there, McDowell, okay? You lock this deal down.

If anything changes, you call me.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

You missed breakfast.

Yes, I did. It's fine.

Yeah, it's probably just as well.

We had Connie's green stuff.

And you know what they say.

What do they say?

At least it wasn't the blue stuff.

Not funny. Not funny at all. I know.

So, I wanted to talk to you about yesterday.

You were right.

What? You were right. It was a long time ago. We were kids.

I shouldn't have made such a big deal of it. Oh, okay, yeah.

I just... I hope I won't change your mind about helping out around here. No.

Good. Definitely not. Come on, go.

What

was

I thinking?

Who was I fooling?

Who thought they had to do what?

I was doing, looking for something I'd already found.

Already knew what I'm learning right now.

The prodigal son, the prodigal daughter, back over the

mountain, back over the water.

Long train running, long time coming, baby. Get my feet back.

And last but not least, don't forget to sign up for the 4th of July Decathlon.

Sign up sheets are in the mess hall.

For those of you who haven't done this before, every year we celebrate the 4th

with a big barbecue and competition. It's very fun.

And don't forget to invite your family and friends.

Okay? That's it, everybody. Great day. Okay? See you guys inside.

Stay away from Connie's beans, guys.

I don't remember a time when I was this tired.

Ah, but did you have fun?

You know, I had a really fantastic time.

Look.

Oh, wow.

That's really beautiful.

We have visitors, Kevin, you know.

You could stay the night.

You look

like I've

been here before.

What do you mean?

It feels like I'm always watching you leave.

I'm going to work.

I'm going to party for all these clothes.

I thought you said it would take a few weeks to work through the system.

Yeah, well, apparently the state safety inspector's a lot more efficient than we

thought.

This is nuts.

Camp could pose a hazard to the kids?

Yeah, you know, they've really raised the bar since the last time anyone was

here. Building codes, fire safety, food handling, they've gotten a lot more

strict.

Footpaths not clearly marked?

It's the woods.

Hey, man, the camp is the same. It's the world that changed, Luke.

There's nothing we can do about it.

Okay, so what does this mean?

It means we either bring the camp up to code or they shut us down.

How long do we have?

Fourth of July weekend.

That's too weak. Can we do it?

No.

I don't see how.

You know, I heard that there was someone sniffing around.

They might be interested in buying the camp.

Who?

I don't know. Some big -time developer out of Seattle.

Shorman Leonard.

Maybe we should go talk to them. Oh, come on.

I'm just saying, if they want to make us an offer, maybe we should hear what

they have to say. I don't need to hear what they have to say.

Okay. Is Shorman Leonard?

Yeah. You heard of him?

What's going on?

You tell me.

Hey.

Zoe, right?

Yeah. It's me. It's Tommy.

Tommy Akin.

Yeah, yeah. Hi.

Tommy, could you give us a few minutes?

Yeah, sure.

Good to see you. Bye.

Dropped your phone last night.

Uh -huh.

Where'd you find it? I noticed your screen saver.

Norman Leonard?

I was going to tell you. When?

After you helped them buy the place? That's what all the pictures were for,

right? So they could lowball me on the price?

If I had known that you owned this place, I never would have gotten

with any of this stuff.

Tommy says these guys are major developers. I'm thinking they don't do

camps.

No.

So what's the plan?

Tear it down and put up a... A what?

A resort.

Yeah.

You're right. We don't know each other. Looks like we never did.

And you can tell your boss from me. The camp's not for sale.

And I'd like you to leave.

Now.

Hey, you, uh, you want to talk about it?

No.

Are you coming down?

No.

Are you ever coming down?

No.

Okay.

Why?

I'm going to fix this roof, and it's the last thing I do.

But this roof was always weak.

And why is that, Tommy?

Why does the roof leak when it's not raining?

Why are there even pipes on the roof anyway? It doesn't make any sense.

Nothing makes sense anymore.

Just go back down before you fall.

Yeah, that's a good idea.

I'm good.

Easy there, Scooter.

I'm not going to hurt you.

What? No, you just startled me.

It's part of my charm.

Is Angie here?

Zoe McDowell?

She was. She left.

Well, where did she go?

I'm not sure.

There was a problem.

You mean like the problem you and I are going to have if you don't stop staring

at me?

I'm sorry.

You just look really familiar.

Did you go to camp here?

Yeah. I knew it.

Erica Taft, right?

Erica. It's me.

Tommy. Tommy Atkins.

Luke's geeky friend.

Yes. Oh, my gosh. I mean, I used to be geeky. I'm not geeky anymore. You're a

doodoo now.

Like a good with numbers look.

Really?

Definitely.

Thank you.

I like numbers.

Hey, hey, Luke, Luke.

Luke, look who I found.

It's Erica, Erica Tapp. You remember?

Hey. Hey.

Erica, what are you doing here? I'm looking for Zoe.

How's it going?

Just really super.

What's going on around here?

It's not good.

McDowell, trying to avoid me?

Peter, what are you doing here?

Oh, you know, I got to thinking one day and I said to myself, you know what?

What the heck, right?

It's my money. Why don't I come over here and see what I'm getting for it?

And I also have been doing a little sniffing around myself.

I got to tell you, I know something you don't know.

What? Come on, McDowell.

Why don't you get in and we'll go for a ride and we'll talk about it. Let's go.

Wow. Gotta tell you, McDowell, you know how to peck them. This place is

priceless. Mm -hmm.

Yeah. I mean, that's just an expression. Don't take it too literally. But you

know what?

I like it.

Really? Yeah.

I mean, of course, a lot of these trees gotta go, but a little too woodsy for my

taste, if you know what I mean.

Zoe?

Erica? Hey.

Hi. What are you doing here?

I came to see you.

Sounded like you need a little moral support.

Um... Erica, this is my boss, Mr. Shorman.

Hi.

This is Tommy Atkins.

I know. Mr. Atkins and I have met.

Tommy. Oh.

How are you, buddy?

Good to see you.

And you must be Mr. Zeppo or Zeppo Enterprise.

Is this the guy? This is Liv Garvey. He owns the camp.

Music to my ears. Just the man I wanted to see. Mr. Garvey was wondering, did

you have a place we could have a chat?

Right?

You heard?

Is this a joke?

Come on, Mr. Garvey, don't be like that. That's actually a pretty good offer for

a place like this. It's 30 % below market value.

Sure, if there was a market value for a run -down summer camp.

Especially one you're going to lose anyway.

Who says we're going to lose it?

Oh, right, I forgot to mention that. What was his name?

Oh, I have it on the top of my head. Hold on.

The State Safety Inspector.

What? Yeah, I'm sorry.

Big news there, McDowell. I forgot to mention.

They got a couple weeks, and then he's going to come down and shut you guys

down, so...

How'd you know about

that? It doesn't really matter, Mr. Garvey, how I knew about it. What

if you can do anything about it.

And, of course, from what I've been hearing, it doesn't look good.

So... The camp's not for sale.

Is that supposed to bother me?

You know, I don't know if your uncle mentioned this to you, Mr. Gardner, but

was broke.

And the only way he kept this place up and running was from getting loans from

the bank.

Yes, I know all about that.

Did you know I actually went to the bank, had a little sit -down with him?

little chat.

They don't want to have anything to do with this place.

And we're all adults here. I mean, can we blame them? I mean, what are they

going to do with a run -down summer camp, especially one that's been shut

because of safety violations? Am I right, Donald?

So, being the nice guy that I am, I said, I'll take it off your hands.

Pay off all your uncle's loans.

The place is now mine.

So yes, I am buying it from you, Mr. Garvey.

But in turn, I'm actually doing you a favor.

You know, Tommy, you really should talk to your friend.

What I'm doing here is for the best of all of you guys.

You're a weasel, and I don't like you.

It's good talk.

Wait a second.

Wait, wait.

Wait! I can't believe you went behind my back with that guy. I didn't tell him

about the safety, Inspector. I swear, I don't know how he found out, but he

played you. It's the oldest trick in the book. But you've been talking to him.

You knew he wanted to buy the camp.

I heard his... pitch, okay? It happens all the time. It's just business. Not to

me. I know that, Luke, okay? But there's more to life than this camp, and one of

us has got to keep his feet on the ground. What are you talking about? You

running out of options.

I'm your best friend, and I'm trying to help you.

Did he offer you something, Tommy?

Does he want you to work for him?

I hear offers all the time, man.

I got one client, and that's you.

Maybe you should diversify.

You might make more money.

Okay, maybe I will, then.

I've made some phone calls, but if you let out to some county commissioners,

okay? Um, not that, but... Great.

That was outstanding. Thank you.

Not. Anyway, what I was saying is if everything goes well with the bank, I'm

going to get new variants in the building codes, maybe build a couple

floors, you know? Remember that mountain view that we were talking about by the

jacuzzi? Yeah. I have a great idea. Let's get people lined up to that

They're contemplating nature.

What do they do? They order another bottle of wine.

I think it's brilliant.

Awesome. So great.

Oh, good.

Obviously, I'm leaving in the morning, and you seem to have everything under

control. Totally.

Thank you. What is the deal between you and this Luke Garvey guy?

Oh, nothing.

I mean, we went to camp together, and I don't know him. Well, it seems to me

that he's a little afraid of losing a lot more than just a camp.

I don't know him at all. Like, that's it. I don't know him. All right, well.

That's okay, because I think I know you pretty darn well.

And I think you and I make a pretty darn good team, don't you?

Thanks, Peter.

And it's safe to say that your future here at Sherman Leonard is a done deal.

So, that said, I just hope that our future can be as promising.

I wanted to tell you what you thought about that.

I think that the best way to

see the future is to remember the past.

What are you doing here?

I can't stop thinking about you.

I didn't come back to camp for all these years

because my parents... My parents just messed up the memory of this place.

What happened?

My dad was alone when he picked me up from camp.

And I just kept on asking where her mom was.

And he was really quiet.

And he's never like that.

And I was scared that something had happened to her.

And then he tells me that she left.

Then he says, well, you know, she tried.

But for him, there was always one more business deal, one more golden

opportunity.

And I think finally she had it, and she had had enough, and then she left.

She didn't even say goodbye?

No. I guess she thought that it would be easier.

Sorry. Then my dad, he just, he couldn't keep a job.

And he couldn't pay the bill.

And they took our half.

I don't even know how many times we moved.

That's why I couldn't find you.

I was scared.

Do you know what it's like when everything you believe in is taken away

you?

I can't rely on anybody else but myself.

And I made up my mind that I'm never going to be like my dad.

And that I'm always going to have a safety net to fall back on. Always.

And the job with Shorman, that makes you feel safe?

I'm so sorry.

I should have told you the truth.

When I'm... When I'm here with you... I just

remember what it's like to trust someone.

And I've missed this feeling so much.

All I... wanted was one more chance to be here with you.

He's just worried about the camp.

Yeah, maybe.

You know, I kind of had a little crush on you way back when.

You don't have to try to cheer me up. Thank you. I'm serious.

I just couldn't show it or anything.

That would have been so uncool, given my basic cynical view of life at the time.

No.

Really?

I remember thinking, wow, he's always there.

I mean, in a good way.

Right? And how cool it would be to have a friend like that.

Someone you can count on no matter what.

I guess.

A friend who doesn't mind acting like the sidekick.

Even though anybody can see he's kind of a hero himself.

He just doesn't like to show off.

Think about it, Tommy. Where would Luke be without you?

I promise

to only use my powers for good.

Thank you.

Zoe, if it was up to me, I would put everything back the way it was.

But every summer, it was like our summers together.

You know, with the sounds and smells and the way it makes us feel, too.

To always remember.

Yeah.

What are you thinking about?

How?

Tommy tried to warn me. I just didn't listen.

The camp may be the same, but the world has changed. Nobody cares about...

Nature walks or tying knots or bonfires.

But that's what makes this camp so special.

Camp's not about that stuff anymore. They're about, you know, computers or

theater or, you know, training to be the next sports superstar.

No, you're wrong. People do care.

They just need to be reminded.

I found this camp again, and I am not going to let you give up on it.

that I'm ready to remember.

Come on.

Hi.

Hey.

Hey.

It's so great to see you guys finally open up like this.

Wow, definitely.

Are you feeling it?

Because I am so feeling it.

I am definitely feeling a male bonding vibe going on. I think that we need to

leave these two men alone.

Absolutely.

You guys should take your time.

We'll be inside, okay?

So, you and, uh, Erica.

Yeah, go figure.

And you and Zoe?

We're good.

Good.

Just like old times.

Yep.

And maybe we could, uh, double date for prom.

Could borrow my old man's car.

That's stupid.

Look, Tommy,

I'm a jerk.

No, you're not.

You're a little too passionate for your own good sometimes, but you're not a

jerk.

Yeah, well, either way, I'm sorry.

Shorman. There's a jerk.

Yeah.

For the record, I would never work for that guy.

We may both end up working for him when this is over.

Come on.

We're going to do it just the way we always have with one big difference.

We've got records from the last 50 years in that office. We're going to invite

everyone who's ever gone to camp here.

Invite them to what? To this year's Fourth of July barbecue and decathlon

celebration. But the camp's closing, Luke. I don't think anybody feels much

celebrating, sweetie.

the point? If Camp Pine Lake is closed anyway, let's give everyone the greatest

Fourth of July in camp history.

Okay, what makes you think they're going to show up? They're going to come

because camp is the one place and the one time in our lives when we thought

anything was possible.

No matter how much the world changes, that'll always be the same. That's

So they're going to come back.

Just one last time.

Sounds like we better get busy. That's what I'm talking about.

All right.

Looking good, George! Hello!

Jeremy, hi.

Your family has been supporting Camp Pine Lake for years now, and we wanted

invite you to a special event.

Okay, and remember everybody, we're playing hide -and -go -seek this year.

What was I thinking?

Who was I fooling? And who thought they had to do what I was

doing? Looking for something I'd already found.

Already knew what I'm learning right now.

The prodigal son, the prodigal daughter, back over the mountain,

back over the water.

Thanks, buddy.

Sure.

You know,

I don't.

I hired help, you know.

You might want to move your paint can a little closer to you so you don't have

to keep running back and forth.

Hi.

It's a long way up. It's a long way down.

I'm not here.

Good night.

Agent, sign for those, please.

Sure.

Is, uh, Julia McDowell around today?

Actually, she's always away at camp.

Camp? Mm -hmm. She's working with a client down in Oregon.

Little place in the mountains by a lake.

Really? She used to go there when she was a girl.

Sounds nice.

Yeah.

It is.

Hey. Hey.

Do you believe how fast word's gotten around? It's only been a few days and

phone hasn't stopped ringing.

Ann. The website's going to be up and running tomorrow, which is really going

help. Website? Yeah, it's nothing fancy. It was the senator's idea.

Senator? Yes, from the great state of Wyoming, who spent five summers here,

along with five congressmen, two federal judges, one astronaut, a CEO, doctors,

and the guy that invented superglue. Wow. Yes, wow.

Yes, I need to speak to an Andrew Templeton, please.

One moment, please.

This is Andrew Templeton. Can I help you? Yes, Andrew. This is Peter Shorman

calling. I was wondering if I could maybe be able to stop by your office

afternoon. It looks like Camp Pine Lake is not taking their safety violations

too seriously, and my permit seems to be running out of time.

See ya.

Hey, Lou.

Come on over here.

You better come have a look.

What? The fella said this stuff was just lying around the lumberyard, thought

maybe we could use it. That's all he said?

Nope, nope. He said, I've got camp spirit, how about you?

What's new, McDowell?

Peter. Yeah, you know, I got to thinking, haven't heard from you in a

Got a little lonely, I figured. Why not take the drive, come down here, and make

sure you've still got everything under control.

I'll see you inside.

Okay.

You've been busy.

Mm -hmm.

Well, it's for the 4th of July.

Right, that's right, yeah.

Camp Pine Lake, 4th of July, farewell celebration.

I saw the website. Very nice work, by the way.

Yeah, I especially like the farewell part.

People are aware that no matter how much paint they put on these walls, it's

still coming down, right? Yeah, we're not going to do that.

I'm sorry, what?

I said that we're not going to do that because Camp Pine Lake belongs here.

I'm sorry.

Are you starring in, like, an after -school special? What are you talking

Tearing things down is what we do. It's our job, McDowell.

Along with making a healthy profit in the process.

No, that's what you do. That's not what I do anymore, Peter.

Oh, I told you before. The camp's not for sale.

Right.

Oh, hugs. Right.

Yeah. This guy?

This guy loves building things.

Well, let me make myself very clear here, McDowell.

If you don't get back over here on this team and help me close this deal, you

can finish your career at Sherman Leonard. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

You know, I had a nice lunch. I had a good chat with our friend, the state

safety inspector.

Great guy. Actually picked up the tab. He told me he's coming down personally

shut you down. For good.

What?

That looks great.

Yeah.

Remember how I told you that the tenants of the camp were so low there wouldn't

be a second session?

Ring the bell? Yeah? Well, forget it. These, my friend, are the parents that

can't wait to send their kids to Camp Pine Lake for the rest of the summer.

A lot of names. A lot of names. More than enough to fill up the camp.

Some are even talking about next year.

You know we might break even?

What a concept, huh?

I was hoping if you had a minute, maybe we could talk.

Um, I don't know if it's the best time. Yeah, I know.

Honey, there's a lot of things I should have told you a long time ago.

And I know I haven't been there for you over the years.

And I'm not trying to make excuses, but it was wrong for me to let you down and

desert you like she deserted us.

And for that, I am so sorry.

Dad, I don't know.

Look, sweetheart, you're all I've got left.

And boy, I'd give anything to have another chance.

You know, it was here.

When you picked me up and everything just started to get so messed up.

I know.

So it makes sense that it's here.

That we start to try to put things back together.

We have the results.

Okay, all right.

A dozen eggs, carton of milk, pack of oranges.

Wait, Zoe, this is your grocery list.

Sorry.

All right, I'm kidding.

Oh, also, you guys, I want to say, I know we got a little wet earlier, but

guys had fun, right?

Here we go.

The Panthers.

One that tug a war.

Archery. The sack race. The salad toss. And badminton.

And the bobcat.

The three -legged race.

Capture the flag.

Volleyball.

Egg in a spoon.

Tommy, you cheated a little.

the mess hall and then uh be back in an hour for the fireworks show wait hold on

everybody i want you guys to give a round of applause to a friend of the

pete thank you thank you i hope you kids had a good day because unfortunately

the fun is over luke this is andrew templeton at the estate safety office

is uh luke garvey soon to be former owner of camp pine lake right Well, I

walk around the camp, and you've done a lot of work since the last time I was

here. No, we've had a lot of help. People want to keep this camp open.

But I'm afraid there's still a lot more to do. And we're going to get it done.

We just need a little bit more time.

Well, that's unfortunately one of the things you don't have.

Mr. Templin, if you would, a letter, please.

This pretty much makes it official as of midnight tonight.

You can't do that. Look at all these kids.

They've got to grow up sometime, don't they? These rugrats might as well learn

it now, right?

That's it, pal. You're going down. No, no, no. Listen.

We can keep the camp open all summer. I can show you the names and any safety

issues. We're going to take care of them. I'm sorry, Charlie. No can do. A

little late.

I'm afraid he's right. The office is really strict with compliance.

I'm sorry. It was up to me.

Bye,

Andy. See you next summer.

Andy Templeton?

Tommy, it's Andy.

Remember? The rope bridge? Andy!

He didn't recognize the poison ivy, remember? And he wouldn't go on the rope

bridge?

Right.

It took you all summer, dude.

You guys really remember that? Remember what?

You finally made it across and we couldn't get you down. You were like a

You went crazy. I can't believe you really remember that. I was terrified of

heights before then.

You should know that I skydive now.

That's awesome!

Wow. That's great.

That's great.

That was the best summer of my life.

Thanks to you guys.

And the camp.

Yep.

Right.

Oh, wonderful.

This is fantastic.

We can't close this place down. No, we have to close this place down. We've

discussed this over and over again. There are safety issues everywhere.

Which we can fix. Yeah. We can.

But the kids can't be here while you're doing it. That much I do know for sure.

Right. The campers will be away while we get things up to code.

How long will it take? It'll take a week. I mean, obviously, we're going to

some help. Yeah, we can push the summer session back a little bit.

I can buy you a week if you let me help.

You got a deal. What are you doing?

No, no, hold on a second. Focus on the task at hand.

If you don't close this place, I'm reporting you and you can kiss your job

goodbye. Then what?

Focus on the task at hand.

Make them sign that thing. You know what I also remember from camp? What?

You know what we used to do to the new guy?

What new guy? Andrew. Oh, the new guy. New guy.

New guy. New guy.

New guy.

New guy.

New guy. New guy. New guy.

Come on. Hey. Don't touch me. Whoa. Let me down.

I'm recording.

Moon mountains. No fear.

Clouds for love.

Nice work, man.

Remember, it's the dark.

Hi.

Hi.

This is... It's gonna be the best summer ever.

Long train running, long time coming, baby.

Getting my feet back on solid ground.

And all I'm asking is hold me now.

When it's a long way up, it's a long way down.