1 00:00:47,461 --> 00:00:51,989 Good morning, Lula. This is the Reverend Beverly H. Hooker. 2 00:00:55,102 --> 00:00:57,297 Temperatures up around 99. 3 00:00:57,805 --> 00:01:02,469 Now let's get things started with the Heaven on a Hookup cycle. 4 00:01:48,889 --> 00:01:52,552 Bud, we got a letter from your sister this morning. 5 00:01:53,027 --> 00:01:55,393 - I ain't reading it. - Fine. 6 00:01:55,663 --> 00:01:57,824 - I'll read it. - I ain't listening. 7 00:01:58,065 --> 00:02:01,865 That's fiine too. You don't even have to listen. 8 00:02:02,136 --> 00:02:04,570 "Dear brother and Raynelle: 9 00:02:04,805 --> 00:02:08,536 I was expecting to see you at services Sunday... 10 00:02:08,809 --> 00:02:13,212 ...but I guess there was something good on TV. Again. 11 00:02:13,514 --> 00:02:17,575 - I know you love that wrestling." - Damn straight. 12 00:02:17,851 --> 00:02:22,345 "I wonder if they'll have TVin hell. 13 00:02:22,589 --> 00:02:25,990 I heard Junior's business went belly-up. 14 00:02:26,260 --> 00:02:28,194 When will your son learn?" 15 00:02:28,395 --> 00:02:32,331 She should talk. One in the pen, another on the way. 16 00:02:32,533 --> 00:02:37,664 "I think both our sons could learn something from Buster's boy. 17 00:02:38,405 --> 00:02:41,897 Saturday he mowed the front yard... 18 00:02:42,176 --> 00:02:47,273 ...the side yard and them three acres behind the house. 19 00:02:47,581 --> 00:02:49,947 His birthday is coming up... 20 00:02:50,217 --> 00:02:54,847 ...so I gave him three dollars instead of the usual two. 21 00:02:55,055 --> 00:02:57,853 That's about all the news for now. 22 00:02:58,058 --> 00:03:01,289 I'm coming over Sunday after services. 23 00:03:01,562 --> 00:03:04,258 One of you, Bud... 24 00:03:04,531 --> 00:03:06,362 ...needs to get right with the Lord. 25 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:08,932 And I'm the lady for the job. 26 00:03:09,136 --> 00:03:12,572 We're gonna spend the whole day singing... 27 00:03:12,773 --> 00:03:15,936 ...and praying until we wear you down. 28 00:03:16,243 --> 00:03:18,734 Like it says in 2 Peter 3:8: 29 00:03:18,979 --> 00:03:23,075 'One day is with the Lord as a thousand years.' 30 00:03:23,317 --> 00:03:26,115 Your loving sister, Marguerite." 31 00:03:27,321 --> 00:03:30,779 Well, Bud. What did you think of that? 32 00:03:37,564 --> 00:03:39,054 Bud? 33 00:04:01,455 --> 00:04:03,116 Aw, hell no. 34 00:04:04,424 --> 00:04:07,188 Oh, you're not getting off that easy. 35 00:04:13,300 --> 00:04:16,929 - Good God, Mama! - Did you take the Lord's name in vain? 36 00:04:17,137 --> 00:04:20,538 - What the hell do you want? - Don't talk filth! 37 00:04:20,841 --> 00:04:23,105 Are you still in bed? 38 00:04:23,310 --> 00:04:26,507 Why aren't you looking for a job? 39 00:04:26,713 --> 00:04:29,773 Because it's 7:00 in the morning! 40 00:04:29,983 --> 00:04:34,215 You wouldn't happen to be suffering from a hangover? 41 00:04:34,488 --> 00:04:37,685 Are you laid up there with some harlot? 42 00:04:39,893 --> 00:04:43,852 Wake up, harlot! What time is it? You hear me? 43 00:04:44,064 --> 00:04:46,794 Mama, what do you want? 44 00:04:47,134 --> 00:04:49,967 I just thought you should know... 45 00:04:50,237 --> 00:04:53,070 ...your Uncle Bud... 46 00:04:53,307 --> 00:04:55,366 ...he passed this morning. 47 00:04:56,376 --> 00:05:00,472 I'm sorry to hear that, Mama. How's Aunt Raynelle doing? 48 00:05:00,747 --> 00:05:02,715 How you think she's doing? 49 00:05:02,983 --> 00:05:05,975 Her husband just dropped dead... 50 00:05:06,653 --> 00:05:09,144 ...in the middle of one of my letters. 51 00:05:09,389 --> 00:05:10,515 Imagine that. 52 00:05:10,757 --> 00:05:15,387 So we need to go over there and give them some comfort. 53 00:05:15,729 --> 00:05:19,563 Whoa, whoa, whoa! What do you mean, "we"? 54 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:23,292 You're turning your back on your family? 55 00:05:23,804 --> 00:05:26,932 Can't someone else come get you? 56 00:05:27,207 --> 00:05:29,368 Call Junior or Ray Bud. 57 00:05:29,643 --> 00:05:31,736 They have too much to do. 58 00:05:31,979 --> 00:05:33,776 And I would just die... 59 00:05:34,114 --> 00:05:35,638 ...if my own son... 60 00:05:35,916 --> 00:05:40,080 ...didn't want to take me to comfort my brother's widow. 61 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:44,279 Or maybe I should walk to Lula in this heat. 62 00:05:44,491 --> 00:05:47,654 Or just drop dead from heat stroke! 63 00:05:47,895 --> 00:05:50,728 Okay, Mama, okay already. 64 00:05:50,931 --> 00:05:52,592 When do you want to go? 65 00:05:52,933 --> 00:05:55,800 When do you think? Next month? 66 00:05:56,003 --> 00:05:59,336 Get your worthless self over here now. 67 00:05:59,539 --> 00:06:02,007 Bud won't keep long in this heat. 68 00:06:03,010 --> 00:06:07,913 Reverend, are you sure you don't want a ham? I've got three. 69 00:06:08,181 --> 00:06:11,173 No, thank you. That's kind of you. 70 00:06:11,418 --> 00:06:13,443 It must be a blessing... 71 00:06:13,720 --> 00:06:17,349 ...having your daughter with you in your bereavement. 72 00:06:17,858 --> 00:06:18,950 Yes, it is. 73 00:06:19,226 --> 00:06:24,357 - You've met Delightful, haven't you? - Yes, I believe I have. 74 00:06:26,266 --> 00:06:27,927 She's so precious to me. 75 00:06:28,869 --> 00:06:31,133 I can see why. 76 00:06:32,906 --> 00:06:38,139 Being that brother Bud wasn't a regular member of the church... 77 00:06:38,412 --> 00:06:43,281 ...I was hoping you'd tell me a little about him... 78 00:06:43,550 --> 00:06:45,745 ...that I can include in my remarks. 79 00:06:45,953 --> 00:06:50,720 In your own words, what kind of man was brother Bud? 80 00:06:52,592 --> 00:06:54,457 Well... 81 00:06:54,728 --> 00:06:56,161 ...he was mean. 82 00:06:57,631 --> 00:07:00,566 - Mean? - Mean as a snake. 83 00:07:00,767 --> 00:07:02,894 - I see. - And surly. 84 00:07:03,236 --> 00:07:04,328 Surly? 85 00:07:06,106 --> 00:07:10,600 Sister, I didn't know brother Slocumb well. 86 00:07:10,844 --> 00:07:13,642 But to me he seemed... 87 00:07:13,914 --> 00:07:17,406 ...a quiet man. A man of inner strength. 88 00:07:18,085 --> 00:07:20,610 A man who knew his own mind... 89 00:07:20,821 --> 00:07:23,915 ...and was at peace with the world. 90 00:07:24,124 --> 00:07:27,116 A wise, noble, gentle man. 91 00:07:27,361 --> 00:07:31,525 Well, you didn't know him until he got old and sick. 92 00:07:31,798 --> 00:07:35,495 But he was mean, and he was right surly. 93 00:07:37,104 --> 00:07:40,767 Sister, in my experience, it's best... 94 00:07:41,074 --> 00:07:43,634 ...to remember the happier times. 95 00:07:43,844 --> 00:07:46,813 Well, they were few and far between. 96 00:07:47,714 --> 00:07:51,013 Let me explain something to you, reverend. 97 00:07:51,251 --> 00:07:56,188 After my two boys were born, I decided to go back to church. 98 00:07:56,656 --> 00:07:59,955 And once we went to a revival meeting. 99 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:02,492 And I got saved. 100 00:08:02,763 --> 00:08:04,594 And I was so happy. 101 00:08:04,998 --> 00:08:08,399 I came rushing back to tell Bud. 102 00:08:08,602 --> 00:08:12,834 He hit the ceiling. Cursed me out real good. 103 00:08:13,340 --> 00:08:15,399 And I said, "Bud! 104 00:08:15,675 --> 00:08:17,666 This is your immortal soul. 105 00:08:17,911 --> 00:08:21,005 If you don't go to that revival meeting... 106 00:08:21,214 --> 00:08:23,341 ...it will be in danger." 107 00:08:24,418 --> 00:08:26,409 He wouldn't have it. 108 00:08:26,686 --> 00:08:28,745 So I said, "Well... 109 00:08:29,022 --> 00:08:31,422 ...if that's how you feel... 110 00:08:31,691 --> 00:08:34,888 ...I'm just gonna cut you off altogether." 111 00:08:35,228 --> 00:08:38,288 - I beg your pardon? - Not so much... 112 00:08:38,565 --> 00:08:42,262 ...as a warm handshake in 20 years. 113 00:08:42,569 --> 00:08:44,833 Except for that one time. 114 00:08:52,446 --> 00:08:57,543 Well, I believe I have all the information I'm gonna need. 115 00:09:05,058 --> 00:09:07,686 I don't know what I'm gonna say. 116 00:09:07,961 --> 00:09:10,759 Lord knows how I'll get through it. 117 00:09:10,964 --> 00:09:14,798 The humiliation of knowing Daddy Bud died... 118 00:09:15,168 --> 00:09:19,161 ...knowing you never made nothing of yourself. 119 00:09:20,273 --> 00:09:23,265 It'll be sad to think that... 120 00:09:23,477 --> 00:09:26,674 ...Daddy knew we sold everything... 121 00:09:26,913 --> 00:09:31,850 ...to move into that trailer to pay off that dream of yours. 122 00:09:33,420 --> 00:09:36,321 Set that to music, Charisse... 123 00:09:36,656 --> 00:09:38,954 ...you'll make everyone cry. 124 00:09:39,159 --> 00:09:42,151 I was just stating the facts, Junior. 125 00:09:42,362 --> 00:09:44,853 I loved him like my own daddy. 126 00:09:47,367 --> 00:09:49,665 You know something, Junior? 127 00:09:49,936 --> 00:09:54,134 I was just thinking your family never liked me. 128 00:09:54,341 --> 00:09:55,501 Never! 129 00:09:55,775 --> 00:10:00,940 They're looking down at us just having a good old laugh. 130 00:10:02,015 --> 00:10:07,214 Who ever thought of a machine that cleans parking lots? Really! 131 00:10:07,721 --> 00:10:11,680 All our money right down the crapper. Whoosh! 132 00:10:11,958 --> 00:10:13,220 Just gone. 133 00:10:15,061 --> 00:10:17,393 Damn it, boy! Damn shoe. 134 00:10:17,664 --> 00:10:20,633 Walk around with one on your foot now. 135 00:10:20,834 --> 00:10:24,531 You know, I could have been a professional. 136 00:10:25,138 --> 00:10:28,005 - I had talent. - Talent? 137 00:10:31,244 --> 00:10:35,078 Let me tell you something else, Mr. Funnyman... 138 00:10:35,382 --> 00:10:40,081 ...I could have been lap-tied to your cousin Teddy Wayne... 139 00:10:40,320 --> 00:10:43,585 ...and been the wife of a lawyer. 140 00:10:44,090 --> 00:10:45,421 You're pushing it. 141 00:10:45,692 --> 00:10:48,593 But I couldn't think about myself. 142 00:10:50,263 --> 00:10:54,256 I had to listen to my heart and marry a fool. 143 00:10:54,534 --> 00:10:57,731 Who spent all our money on his dream. 144 00:10:58,171 --> 00:11:01,038 - I'm gonna kill us, Charisse. - Oh, please! 145 00:11:01,274 --> 00:11:05,677 - I'm gonna kill us. - You ain't gonna kill nobody. 146 00:11:05,946 --> 00:11:09,211 I'm gonna kill us! 147 00:11:19,359 --> 00:11:21,350 Shut up! Just shut up! 148 00:11:25,765 --> 00:11:27,926 My daddy just died. 149 00:11:28,535 --> 00:11:32,801 I'm 33 years old, I'm dead broke, I've got no money... 150 00:11:33,039 --> 00:11:36,736 ...three kids and worst of all I'm married to you. 151 00:11:37,877 --> 00:11:39,572 Now just shut it up! 152 00:11:41,815 --> 00:11:46,218 I swear before God, one more word about parking lots... 153 00:11:46,419 --> 00:11:50,150 ...I will kill you, and me too. You got that? 154 00:11:51,091 --> 00:11:53,651 Do you got that? 155 00:11:59,299 --> 00:12:02,735 You'll have to buy some bullets first. 156 00:12:02,936 --> 00:12:05,097 Put that thing away. 157 00:12:06,306 --> 00:12:08,331 Put it away! 158 00:12:08,742 --> 00:12:12,678 How dare you pull that out in front of these kids? 159 00:12:14,614 --> 00:12:17,947 You know your daddy was just playing. 160 00:12:18,285 --> 00:12:20,116 He really love us... 161 00:12:20,353 --> 00:12:24,915 ...he just goes through something sometimes. Right, baby? 162 00:12:25,125 --> 00:12:27,650 Y'all play nice, now. 163 00:12:34,868 --> 00:12:38,326 I'm trying to make funeral arrangements. 164 00:12:38,872 --> 00:12:42,535 Ray's family will probably ride in the hearse. 165 00:12:42,809 --> 00:12:45,471 So tell Antoine... 166 00:12:46,346 --> 00:12:47,836 Oh, he does? 167 00:12:48,048 --> 00:12:52,109 What if one of us drove it? Ray Bud's a good driver. 168 00:12:52,319 --> 00:12:54,344 Let's toss him on a truck. 169 00:12:54,688 --> 00:12:56,952 I've gotta let you go, okay? 170 00:12:57,157 --> 00:12:59,887 I got family coming and nothing to eat. 171 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:02,651 So I'll stop by later, okay? 172 00:13:02,896 --> 00:13:05,694 And we'll work out the details. 173 00:13:10,904 --> 00:13:12,394 Thanks, Merline. 174 00:13:12,706 --> 00:13:16,301 What are you thanking her for? Damn thieves! 175 00:13:20,413 --> 00:13:21,505 Ray? 176 00:13:22,215 --> 00:13:25,673 Antoine and Merline are grave robbers. 177 00:13:25,919 --> 00:13:28,820 Now, Ray, let's just stay calm. 178 00:13:29,055 --> 00:13:34,186 And why is Daddy at Depew's anyway? Slocumbs always go to Patterson's. 179 00:13:34,494 --> 00:13:38,055 I don't know, but it's what your mom wanted. 180 00:13:38,331 --> 00:13:41,232 It's revenge. I'm right where he wants me. 181 00:13:41,501 --> 00:13:42,866 What do you mean? 182 00:13:43,103 --> 00:13:46,664 Antoine Depew. "P.U." Depew? Remember that? 183 00:13:46,906 --> 00:13:50,569 - You started that? - It followed him all through school. 184 00:13:50,844 --> 00:13:53,074 Ray, you're talking crazy. 185 00:13:53,279 --> 00:13:58,410 You know how I hate funerals, Lucille. People asking how you feel. 186 00:13:58,718 --> 00:14:02,154 - It doesn't matter how people feel. - Honey! 187 00:14:03,690 --> 00:14:07,524 It's all right. Okay? Just relax. 188 00:14:07,761 --> 00:14:09,592 I know how hard this is. 189 00:14:09,863 --> 00:14:12,423 You and Daddy had some problems. 190 00:14:12,699 --> 00:14:14,462 But we're family. 191 00:14:14,701 --> 00:14:17,966 And we'll get through this together. Okay? 192 00:14:19,305 --> 00:14:20,932 There you go. 193 00:14:21,274 --> 00:14:22,639 Speaking of family... 194 00:14:22,909 --> 00:14:26,037 ...Marguerite is staying with your mama. 195 00:14:26,413 --> 00:14:28,643 - That's good. - Good. And also... 196 00:14:30,383 --> 00:14:33,250 ...Junior's family is staying here. 197 00:14:33,486 --> 00:14:35,954 - No! - Ray Bud, he's your brother. 198 00:14:36,256 --> 00:14:39,487 Not here. They can go stay at a motel. 199 00:14:39,726 --> 00:14:42,524 - They can't afford it. - Is that my fault? 200 00:14:42,729 --> 00:14:45,755 Did I make him follow that pipe dream? 201 00:14:45,999 --> 00:14:49,560 You shouldn't talk like that. He tried so hard. 202 00:14:49,769 --> 00:14:52,636 Face it, Lucille, he's an idiot. 203 00:14:52,906 --> 00:14:55,340 I don't need Charisse's mouth... 204 00:14:55,575 --> 00:14:57,634 ...or those demonic kids. 205 00:14:57,844 --> 00:15:00,278 We'll talk about it tonight. 206 00:15:00,480 --> 00:15:03,745 But don't forget the shoes. Size 10-D. 207 00:15:03,983 --> 00:15:06,816 I'll remember, Lucille. Okay? 208 00:15:09,656 --> 00:15:12,648 We're not gonna have any problems, are we? 209 00:15:12,859 --> 00:15:16,454 We're not gonna have any problems. But do me a favor. 210 00:15:16,696 --> 00:15:18,425 When I die... 211 00:15:18,665 --> 00:15:22,192 ...just bury me out in the backyard. 212 00:15:39,352 --> 00:15:41,684 What is in your mouth? 213 00:15:41,955 --> 00:15:44,219 What's wrong with you? Give me that. 214 00:15:44,457 --> 00:15:45,549 Boy, eat it! 215 00:15:45,792 --> 00:15:47,885 Let it go! 216 00:15:50,096 --> 00:15:52,690 - Junior? - What? 217 00:15:53,733 --> 00:15:55,701 - What's this? - I don't know. 218 00:15:56,069 --> 00:16:00,699 This looks like a woman's earring, but it ain't mine. 219 00:16:00,907 --> 00:16:02,602 - Junior! - What? 220 00:16:03,443 --> 00:16:04,774 Whose is it? 221 00:16:06,012 --> 00:16:09,209 - Baby, I don't know. - You don't know? 222 00:16:09,415 --> 00:16:13,579 You want me to help you remember? Is that it? 223 00:16:24,898 --> 00:16:27,196 - Ray Bud? - Yeah? 224 00:16:33,206 --> 00:16:35,674 It's all just a mystery, huh? 225 00:16:39,045 --> 00:16:40,672 Life and death. 226 00:16:43,249 --> 00:16:45,740 Yes, it is, Clyde. Yes, it is. 227 00:16:49,422 --> 00:16:52,016 Ain't easy losing your daddy. 228 00:16:53,259 --> 00:16:55,887 Taught you how to bait a hook. 229 00:16:56,095 --> 00:17:00,429 Teach you right from wrong, bought you your first beer. 230 00:17:00,700 --> 00:17:02,759 We remember the good things. 231 00:17:03,403 --> 00:17:07,134 Yep. I ought to get back to this carburetor. 232 00:17:07,340 --> 00:17:09,501 We're not just a garage, Ray. 233 00:17:10,076 --> 00:17:12,101 We're your family. 234 00:17:12,378 --> 00:17:17,406 Back when you was a drunken bum, we stood by you. 235 00:17:17,750 --> 00:17:21,743 Paid your bills, lied to your wife. Family things. 236 00:17:22,522 --> 00:17:26,049 And I sure am grateful for that, Clyde. 237 00:17:26,559 --> 00:17:30,723 Of course, I wouldn't let Antoine and Merline Depew... 238 00:17:31,030 --> 00:17:33,430 ...bury my dog, much less my daddy. 239 00:17:34,467 --> 00:17:38,198 So if you have any problems, just give us a call. 240 00:17:39,072 --> 00:17:43,873 - Thank you, Clyde, I gotta get back. - Now if... 241 00:17:44,077 --> 00:17:45,908 ...you just say the word... 242 00:17:46,746 --> 00:17:51,945 ...the Depews will pay more in hearse repair than they make in a year. 243 00:17:52,652 --> 00:17:57,453 Thank you, Clyde. I'll keep that in mind. 244 00:17:57,757 --> 00:17:58,815 Ray Bud? 245 00:17:59,759 --> 00:18:01,954 It's your cousin Royce. 246 00:18:04,464 --> 00:18:05,761 This is Ray. 247 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:09,093 Where are you? 248 00:18:10,570 --> 00:18:11,798 What did he say? 249 00:18:12,071 --> 00:18:13,971 He'll get here when he can. 250 00:18:14,440 --> 00:18:17,238 Do you do this to torture me? 251 00:18:18,011 --> 00:18:22,607 Yeah, Mama. I siphoned out the gas so we'd have time together. 252 00:18:22,982 --> 00:18:26,110 You're a demon. The devil incarnate. 253 00:18:26,686 --> 00:18:28,779 IKeep your drawers on, okay? 254 00:18:29,022 --> 00:18:31,013 Ray Bud is on his way... 255 00:18:31,290 --> 00:18:34,418 ...and he can't get here fast enough for me. 256 00:18:34,794 --> 00:18:39,254 So let's just sit here and be quiet for a while. 257 00:19:26,479 --> 00:19:28,538 Jesus got the knob! 258 00:19:30,983 --> 00:19:31,972 That's cool... 259 00:19:33,720 --> 00:19:34,982 ...that's cool. 260 00:19:35,254 --> 00:19:38,917 - 'Cause Satan got the key! - Give me that! 261 00:19:41,561 --> 00:19:44,394 I cannot believe I spent 17 hours... 262 00:19:44,664 --> 00:19:47,155 ...in labor with you! 263 00:19:51,237 --> 00:19:53,364 You get back here! Royce! 264 00:19:53,606 --> 00:19:57,565 You get back here, boy, before I hurt you! 265 00:20:01,147 --> 00:20:04,446 We combine a thrifty, no-nonsense approach... 266 00:20:04,650 --> 00:20:07,380 ...with a Christ-like sensitivity... 267 00:20:07,620 --> 00:20:11,249 ...to answer all your funeral needs. 268 00:20:12,558 --> 00:20:17,655 We have a number of wonderful plans. Let me tell you about them. 269 00:20:19,432 --> 00:20:21,229 The Eternal Life plan... 270 00:20:21,434 --> 00:20:22,901 Seventeen hours... 271 00:20:23,302 --> 00:20:25,293 ...of unbelievable torment. 272 00:20:25,571 --> 00:20:28,233 Crying out in unbearable agony! 273 00:20:28,508 --> 00:20:33,172 Would it kill you to do one thing to please me? 274 00:20:33,446 --> 00:20:36,313 - It looks that way. - Since you got fired... 275 00:20:36,582 --> 00:20:40,484 ...from that sewage plant, you've been with a bad crowd. 276 00:20:40,686 --> 00:20:42,916 You'll be like your brother. 277 00:20:43,189 --> 00:20:45,180 Leave Lavar out of this. 278 00:20:45,525 --> 00:20:48,119 Maybe you'll end up neighbors in jail. 279 00:20:48,761 --> 00:20:53,323 The two of you can beat on the bars with your tin cups. 280 00:20:55,601 --> 00:21:00,129 - I ain't got time for this... - You wait up, boy! 281 00:21:00,773 --> 00:21:03,469 There's a gas station down this road. 282 00:21:03,709 --> 00:21:05,700 I'm gonna get some gas. 283 00:21:06,012 --> 00:21:09,470 Go on, get your gas. Maybe if I'm lucky... 284 00:21:09,715 --> 00:21:13,276 ...I'll get killed by some big semi! 285 00:21:13,519 --> 00:21:15,612 So go on, get your gas. 286 00:21:20,860 --> 00:21:22,987 All right, Mama. 287 00:21:23,229 --> 00:21:25,561 What do you want to talk about? 288 00:21:25,832 --> 00:21:27,527 Where is your life going? 289 00:21:27,934 --> 00:21:30,198 Them unemployment checks... 290 00:21:30,536 --> 00:21:34,700 ...don't come forever. Have you thought about that? 291 00:21:34,907 --> 00:21:38,399 Life isn't just drinking and loose women. 292 00:21:38,678 --> 00:21:42,079 - Life is not a good time. - You're proof of that. 293 00:21:42,281 --> 00:21:44,875 Boy, watch your mouth or... 294 00:21:45,117 --> 00:21:48,746 You straighten up or you'll burn in hell. 295 00:21:49,021 --> 00:21:52,081 You better come up with a plan, and soon. 296 00:21:52,291 --> 00:21:55,192 - I got a plan. - Well, what is it? 297 00:21:55,561 --> 00:21:57,051 You're right. 298 00:21:57,363 --> 00:22:01,265 Those checks won't come forever. I think about that. 299 00:22:01,467 --> 00:22:02,593 When they stop... 300 00:22:02,969 --> 00:22:05,631 ...I'm gonna find me a gal. 301 00:22:05,872 --> 00:22:09,205 A good Christian gal and settle down. 302 00:22:09,442 --> 00:22:11,433 Quit all this foolishness. 303 00:22:11,711 --> 00:22:15,738 I know you want grandbabies. You've always said that. 304 00:22:16,249 --> 00:22:19,275 I figure I'd have me one or two kids. 305 00:22:22,722 --> 00:22:25,919 So I can get on welfare. 306 00:22:26,125 --> 00:22:27,592 Welfare? 307 00:22:28,294 --> 00:22:30,762 - Is that your plan? - That's it. 308 00:22:31,097 --> 00:22:34,828 You want to know what I say to that? 309 00:22:52,418 --> 00:22:54,409 Now, look here... 310 00:22:54,754 --> 00:22:58,588 ...I'll throw in the folding chairs this one time. 311 00:22:58,958 --> 00:23:01,620 Return the funeral books in the morning. 312 00:23:02,028 --> 00:23:05,156 - Okay. Bye. - Bye-bye. 313 00:23:11,037 --> 00:23:13,471 Oh, no, no! Oh! 314 00:23:19,111 --> 00:23:21,545 I have people coming. 315 00:23:22,548 --> 00:23:23,947 What am I gonna do? 316 00:23:25,518 --> 00:23:27,782 I hope they like corn dogs. 317 00:23:49,909 --> 00:23:51,968 Come on, Delightful. 318 00:23:55,348 --> 00:23:59,307 - What about this one? - Whatever you want, Mama. 319 00:24:00,419 --> 00:24:02,410 I like the Diplomat. 320 00:24:02,655 --> 00:24:05,556 Who cares what you like, Satan? 321 00:24:05,758 --> 00:24:07,419 Does it really matter? 322 00:24:07,727 --> 00:24:10,855 What you gonna do? Put him in a pine box? 323 00:24:11,097 --> 00:24:13,361 Of course not, Marguerite. 324 00:24:13,599 --> 00:24:16,534 - Corn dog, Mama Ray? - No, thank you. 325 00:24:17,370 --> 00:24:20,533 You a lying, stubborn man! Get out! 326 00:24:21,674 --> 00:24:24,268 Junior? Is Charisse all right? 327 00:24:25,911 --> 00:24:29,506 I think so. Sometimes she gets these headaches. 328 00:24:29,715 --> 00:24:32,513 That's too bad. You want a corn dog? 329 00:24:34,086 --> 00:24:37,419 - Thanks, Lucille. - You're welcome. Take a napkin. 330 00:24:44,263 --> 00:24:47,892 - You decide on anything? - Mama's still thinking. 331 00:24:48,134 --> 00:24:53,094 - I like the Heavenly Express. - You do, do you? 332 00:24:53,439 --> 00:24:57,273 - It's pretty. - It seems kind of pricey to me. 333 00:24:57,643 --> 00:25:00,908 You can't be thinking like that, man. 334 00:25:01,113 --> 00:25:05,413 This is our only Daddy and we're gonna do this right. 335 00:25:05,651 --> 00:25:08,449 We ain't gonna worry about cost. 336 00:25:08,921 --> 00:25:11,389 - Yeah? - That's what family's for. 337 00:25:11,791 --> 00:25:16,558 - Here's what I think... - Ray, will you help me in the kitchen? 338 00:25:21,233 --> 00:25:23,827 - Sorry to interrupt. - Charisse! 339 00:25:24,070 --> 00:25:26,903 - How you feeling? - Not well, Lucille. 340 00:25:27,106 --> 00:25:30,598 - My kids driving you crazy? - No. They're outside. 341 00:25:33,813 --> 00:25:37,340 Stop that! Don't make me come out there! 342 00:25:37,616 --> 00:25:40,915 I'll beat your ass if your daddy won't. 343 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:42,610 Lucille, listen... 344 00:25:42,855 --> 00:25:45,653 ...can I borrow some nerve pills? 345 00:25:45,858 --> 00:25:48,122 Sure. I'll be right back. 346 00:25:48,360 --> 00:25:50,851 - Precious... - Junior! Get my shoe. 347 00:25:51,330 --> 00:25:52,922 Yes, ma'am. 348 00:26:04,810 --> 00:26:06,607 Here you go, sweetie. 349 00:26:09,448 --> 00:26:12,042 I'm sorry you're not feeling well. 350 00:26:12,518 --> 00:26:15,180 Mama Ray, I'm the one that's sorry. 351 00:26:15,988 --> 00:26:19,219 'Cause I've watched something I loved... 352 00:26:19,458 --> 00:26:24,555 ...shrivel up and die right before your very eyes. 353 00:26:25,131 --> 00:26:26,462 It's sad. 354 00:26:26,665 --> 00:26:30,362 - Here you go, Charisse, honey. - Thank you. 355 00:26:30,569 --> 00:26:32,969 - You are a comfort. - You're welcome. 356 00:26:33,172 --> 00:26:34,969 Honey, we should just... 357 00:26:35,207 --> 00:26:39,234 ...go lay you down in the bedroom so you can rest. 358 00:26:39,545 --> 00:26:43,572 Maybe you're right. I am feeling a little faint. 359 00:26:45,584 --> 00:26:49,680 - Did I just drop something? - Charisse? 360 00:26:49,922 --> 00:26:52,220 I believe it's your earring. 361 00:26:52,491 --> 00:26:55,483 This is not mine, Lucille. 362 00:26:55,728 --> 00:26:58,492 Everybody, take a look at this. 363 00:26:59,265 --> 00:27:01,563 I would never, ever... 364 00:27:01,834 --> 00:27:06,203 ...wear something so cheap and tawdry! - Charisse... 365 00:27:06,405 --> 00:27:11,104 ...you should be laying down when those pills kick in. Come on. 366 00:27:11,777 --> 00:27:14,177 All it takes is some thought... 367 00:27:14,413 --> 00:27:17,678 ...but I know I know who owns this. 368 00:27:17,917 --> 00:27:22,581 Just a little thought, baby. I'm gonna find out who it is. 369 00:27:23,222 --> 00:27:27,283 I could have married the rich Slocumb, Teddy Wayne! 370 00:27:29,195 --> 00:27:32,790 - I vote for the Heavenly Express. - So do I. 371 00:27:33,098 --> 00:27:37,262 Now can we talk about headstones before we all die? 372 00:27:37,469 --> 00:27:40,131 I'm sure you got something to say. 373 00:27:40,439 --> 00:27:44,307 I think it should include some scripture. 374 00:27:44,510 --> 00:27:49,345 - My first idea was Ecclesiastes 2:16. - Aunt Marguerite, please! 375 00:27:49,582 --> 00:27:54,110 "There is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool..." 376 00:27:54,453 --> 00:27:58,389 - Aunt Marguerite, please. - No, no, Ray. 377 00:27:59,058 --> 00:28:01,185 That would be good, Mama. 378 00:28:01,393 --> 00:28:04,385 Look, could we slow down a little? 379 00:28:04,697 --> 00:28:06,892 For the price of the stone... 380 00:28:07,199 --> 00:28:10,965 ...we get the date of birth and death. More costs extra. 381 00:28:11,370 --> 00:28:13,600 - Extra? - Two bucks a letter. 382 00:28:13,806 --> 00:28:17,037 - How many words in that? - One, two, three... 383 00:28:17,910 --> 00:28:19,878 That won't cost too much. 384 00:28:20,112 --> 00:28:22,876 It'll be more than you'll kick in. 385 00:28:23,315 --> 00:28:25,078 So what are you saying? 386 00:28:25,284 --> 00:28:27,809 You saying I won't pay my share? 387 00:28:28,053 --> 00:28:32,615 It's easy for you to come in here and shoot your big mouth off. 388 00:28:32,825 --> 00:28:35,919 - Would he do that for you? - Yes, he would. 389 00:28:36,128 --> 00:28:37,254 You're dreaming. 390 00:28:37,463 --> 00:28:39,761 This is our last chance... 391 00:28:39,965 --> 00:28:42,957 ...to help Dad, and you're being cheap. 392 00:28:43,168 --> 00:28:45,432 It's not all about money. 393 00:28:45,671 --> 00:28:50,472 That's why you don't have two nickels to rub together. 394 00:28:51,110 --> 00:28:53,738 I saw that new used truck outside. 395 00:28:54,179 --> 00:28:57,444 I heard about your trip to Swamp World. 396 00:28:58,784 --> 00:29:03,153 - What about it? - I'd like to take my kids there. 397 00:29:03,422 --> 00:29:05,287 - What about that? - Yeah? 398 00:29:05,524 --> 00:29:10,655 Those monsters can ride around on your invention in the parking lot. 399 00:29:11,463 --> 00:29:15,627 - You talk about my machine, my kids? - Yeah. Yeah. 400 00:29:15,834 --> 00:29:18,359 Why you talk about my kids? IKnow what? 401 00:29:18,570 --> 00:29:21,403 - At least I got kids. - Okay, tough guy. 402 00:29:26,512 --> 00:29:29,572 Let me go so I can kick your ass! 403 00:29:29,848 --> 00:29:32,874 - Come on! - Don't let him do that to you! 404 00:29:35,187 --> 00:29:36,848 Ray! Junior! 405 00:29:40,025 --> 00:29:42,016 Stop it, stop it! 406 00:29:44,229 --> 00:29:45,218 Stop it! 407 00:29:45,564 --> 00:29:47,759 Stop! Don't move at all! 408 00:29:57,509 --> 00:29:59,534 Come here, Royce. 409 00:30:05,451 --> 00:30:09,751 I want you to take this to Antoine's and tell him... 410 00:30:09,955 --> 00:30:14,415 ...that this is what I want on my husband's headstone. 411 00:30:16,295 --> 00:30:18,058 It's 12 letters. 412 00:30:18,931 --> 00:30:20,922 My wallet's in the kitchen. 413 00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:25,261 - This is between us, right, Royce? - Yes, ma'am. 414 00:30:28,040 --> 00:30:30,565 I'm just gonna get some air. 415 00:30:33,112 --> 00:30:35,376 Don't say anything to me. 416 00:30:42,054 --> 00:30:43,885 Sorry, Mama. 417 00:30:48,227 --> 00:30:50,286 How can you act like this... 418 00:30:50,496 --> 00:30:53,932 ...when your mama is going through all this? 419 00:30:54,266 --> 00:30:56,564 Bud would be so upset. 420 00:30:56,769 --> 00:31:00,102 And you, acting like you can't hear me. 421 00:31:00,305 --> 00:31:04,469 You gonna show me that note! I can't believe this. 422 00:31:08,447 --> 00:31:10,711 You a real tough guy, ain't you? 423 00:31:17,589 --> 00:31:19,716 "Mean and surly." 424 00:31:21,293 --> 00:31:22,590 Damn. 425 00:31:29,101 --> 00:31:32,002 Okay, Aunt Marguerite. 426 00:31:32,271 --> 00:31:34,899 Oh, she's doing fine. 427 00:31:37,943 --> 00:31:41,071 Yeah, okay. I'll look that one up. 428 00:31:48,620 --> 00:31:50,520 Good night, Junior. 429 00:31:52,758 --> 00:31:54,749 Good night, Lucille. 430 00:32:07,673 --> 00:32:08,867 Hey, Ray. 431 00:32:19,518 --> 00:32:22,214 You got yourself a little taste, man. 432 00:32:26,558 --> 00:32:27,855 Yep. 433 00:32:28,560 --> 00:32:30,858 You told Lucille you quit. 434 00:32:32,564 --> 00:32:34,361 You know how I lie. 435 00:32:39,404 --> 00:32:42,669 Sure is hot out here tonight, Ray. 436 00:32:45,344 --> 00:32:47,938 Damn, reminds me of that time... 437 00:32:48,146 --> 00:32:49,579 Sit down, Junior. 438 00:33:05,731 --> 00:33:09,565 Thanks, Ray. Sure do appreciate this. 439 00:33:13,539 --> 00:33:16,906 Sure is funny how things work out, ain't it? 440 00:33:17,109 --> 00:33:21,409 Oh, yeah. I just laugh myself to sleep every night. 441 00:33:26,118 --> 00:33:29,417 Look here, Ray. 442 00:33:29,621 --> 00:33:32,181 I didn't mean what I said in there. 443 00:33:32,424 --> 00:33:36,724 I was real sorry to hear Lucille lost that last baby. 444 00:33:39,064 --> 00:33:42,227 I guess she was all tore up about that. 445 00:33:43,468 --> 00:33:44,628 Sorry. 446 00:33:55,080 --> 00:33:58,140 We should just quit trying. 447 00:33:58,417 --> 00:34:02,285 'Cause last time was the absolute worst. 448 00:34:04,256 --> 00:34:06,156 The doctor told her... 449 00:34:06,391 --> 00:34:10,418 ...she'd have to lay flat on her back, not move. 450 00:34:11,330 --> 00:34:16,427 We talked about it and decided to give it one more shot. 451 00:34:16,668 --> 00:34:20,502 She went to bed, I went to get her prescription... 452 00:34:20,806 --> 00:34:22,137 ...and a bedpan. 453 00:34:22,341 --> 00:34:26,334 Got a chicken bucket in case she had to go while I was gone. 454 00:34:27,079 --> 00:34:31,140 It took longer than I expected, and when I got back... 455 00:34:31,416 --> 00:34:33,350 ...she lost it. 456 00:34:34,353 --> 00:34:36,981 In the chicken bucket, Ray? 457 00:34:38,323 --> 00:34:40,689 Chicken bucket, Junior. 458 00:34:44,863 --> 00:34:47,161 Damn, Ray. 459 00:34:48,767 --> 00:34:52,931 That's the most God-awful story I've ever heard. 460 00:34:53,372 --> 00:34:55,602 It's pretty bad, man. 461 00:35:01,847 --> 00:35:06,045 I was sorry to hear about your business going under. 462 00:35:08,120 --> 00:35:10,315 Thank you, Ray. 463 00:35:21,233 --> 00:35:23,667 So you gonna tell me or not? 464 00:35:26,571 --> 00:35:29,665 I don't know, it just kind of happened. 465 00:35:30,175 --> 00:35:34,976 I was at the Shop Well parking lot giving a sample cleaning. 466 00:35:35,380 --> 00:35:39,316 And there was this girl loading up her car. 467 00:35:39,551 --> 00:35:42,884 We sort of struck up this conversation. 468 00:35:43,088 --> 00:35:45,682 So I started talking about the machine. 469 00:35:45,924 --> 00:35:48,256 She seemed real interested. 470 00:35:48,593 --> 00:35:50,220 I mean, here I was... 471 00:35:50,495 --> 00:35:55,523 ...sitting on top of this big machine like I was its master. 472 00:35:55,734 --> 00:35:57,599 And there was this woman... 473 00:35:57,836 --> 00:35:59,098 ...staring at me. 474 00:35:59,838 --> 00:36:01,931 Smiling at me. 475 00:36:03,075 --> 00:36:06,602 You know, making me feel like a man, Ray. 476 00:36:07,612 --> 00:36:11,878 I was in business and I had control of my life. 477 00:36:12,384 --> 00:36:13,749 What happened? 478 00:36:14,052 --> 00:36:16,953 Aw, Charisse showed up. 479 00:36:17,289 --> 00:36:20,656 She was looking all hot and sweaty... 480 00:36:20,926 --> 00:36:24,384 ...with all them kids hanging off of her. 481 00:36:25,497 --> 00:36:27,829 She wanted to talk about... 482 00:36:28,066 --> 00:36:31,934 ...house payments, car payments... 483 00:36:32,237 --> 00:36:34,933 ...how the kids need this and that. 484 00:36:35,307 --> 00:36:38,674 And the whole time she was talking... 485 00:36:38,944 --> 00:36:44,075 ...I watched that woman pack up her stuff and drive away. 486 00:36:45,317 --> 00:36:50,152 And all of a sudden I got this strong desire to just... 487 00:36:51,123 --> 00:36:55,321 ...run Charisse over with that machine. 488 00:36:57,763 --> 00:37:01,130 So what happened with the woman, Junior? 489 00:37:02,567 --> 00:37:04,262 Old Bernice Talbert. 490 00:37:05,137 --> 00:37:07,605 - Bernice Talbert? - Oh, yeah. 491 00:37:08,006 --> 00:37:12,136 - Bernice with the? - Oh, yeah. Two. 492 00:37:23,989 --> 00:37:25,547 So now what? 493 00:37:26,057 --> 00:37:28,218 I don't know, Ray. 494 00:37:29,327 --> 00:37:33,229 Things just so messed up now, man. 495 00:37:34,566 --> 00:37:36,557 I gotta get some money. 496 00:37:37,836 --> 00:37:39,497 You will. 497 00:37:39,738 --> 00:37:41,672 You'll figure it out. 498 00:37:41,907 --> 00:37:43,397 Just not tonight. 499 00:37:53,819 --> 00:37:55,343 Junior... 500 00:37:55,587 --> 00:37:58,351 Why don't you bring your machine over... 501 00:37:58,623 --> 00:38:02,821 ...and polish up the driveway on Sunday. I'll pay you. 502 00:38:03,028 --> 00:38:04,620 If you're not busy. 503 00:38:04,930 --> 00:38:08,866 - No, Ray. Sunday's good, man. - Yeah? 504 00:38:13,004 --> 00:38:14,835 Thanks, bro. 505 00:38:30,388 --> 00:38:31,616 Hey, Ray? 506 00:38:35,293 --> 00:38:37,853 I never thought he'd die, man. 507 00:38:38,897 --> 00:38:40,524 Did you? 508 00:39:02,354 --> 00:39:05,915 Well, friends, it's been another busy day. 509 00:39:09,094 --> 00:39:13,690 And as I rush from place to place... 510 00:39:15,333 --> 00:39:19,929 ...offering comfort and counsel... 511 00:39:20,171 --> 00:39:24,164 ...to some of our brothers and sisters in crisis... 512 00:39:24,442 --> 00:39:29,539 ...catharsis, and confusion... 513 00:39:29,781 --> 00:39:32,113 ...I ask myself, "Beverly... 514 00:39:32,417 --> 00:39:36,046 ...what is this thing called life? 515 00:39:38,990 --> 00:39:43,984 Is it nothing but a collection of... 516 00:39:44,462 --> 00:39:48,558 ...problems, disappointments and heartache? 517 00:39:50,669 --> 00:39:53,900 Or do we make it that way with all our... 518 00:39:54,139 --> 00:39:57,108 ...wants, needs and desires? 519 00:40:09,287 --> 00:40:13,690 And if it is, we, ourselves... 520 00:40:13,959 --> 00:40:16,325 ...then why do we do it? 521 00:40:18,463 --> 00:40:23,526 Why don't we realize that the slender and fragile canoe of life... 522 00:40:23,835 --> 00:40:26,599 ...can be so easily overturned... 523 00:40:26,805 --> 00:40:30,138 ...in the turbulent rapids of the world? 524 00:40:31,609 --> 00:40:35,705 God's gonna handle your problems. 525 00:40:36,281 --> 00:40:40,479 Why don't we learn to relax? 526 00:40:41,553 --> 00:40:44,021 And why do we... 527 00:40:44,222 --> 00:40:47,487 ...have to call somebody when we're troubled? 528 00:40:48,793 --> 00:40:52,388 Why can't we just keep it to ourselves? 529 00:40:54,466 --> 00:40:57,902 God handles your problems. Listen to him. 530 00:41:01,806 --> 00:41:04,036 Remember, friends... 531 00:41:04,743 --> 00:41:07,405 ...our time here is short. 532 00:41:08,079 --> 00:41:10,639 If you feel your life is nothing... 533 00:41:10,882 --> 00:41:14,045 ...but unrelenting torture... 534 00:41:15,253 --> 00:41:17,585 ...try to make the most of it. 535 00:41:18,089 --> 00:41:21,547 After all, tomorrow... 536 00:41:22,260 --> 00:41:24,421 ...is another day. 537 00:41:25,263 --> 00:41:28,426 Yes, call God... 538 00:41:29,367 --> 00:41:31,198 ...don't call me. 539 00:41:34,906 --> 00:41:37,841 Well, let's see here. 540 00:41:38,076 --> 00:41:43,036 Friends, tonight, we have a new sponsor: 541 00:41:44,582 --> 00:41:47,608 Depew's Funeral Home. 542 00:41:47,886 --> 00:41:51,378 "Your Pit Stop to the Afterlife." 543 00:41:52,524 --> 00:41:57,860 Depew's Funeral Home, where longtime Lula resident... 544 00:41:58,596 --> 00:42:02,225 ...Woodrow "Bud" Slocumb is currently in repose. 545 00:42:05,236 --> 00:42:07,227 He sure looks good. 546 00:42:10,608 --> 00:42:12,303 Feets look funny. 547 00:42:14,479 --> 00:42:16,947 My daddy's wearing ballet shoes. 548 00:42:17,248 --> 00:42:20,445 You know Daddy Bud always had arthritis. 549 00:42:20,652 --> 00:42:22,882 When he had his stroke... 550 00:42:23,154 --> 00:42:27,056 ...he pointed his toes down and they stayed that way. 551 00:42:27,258 --> 00:42:29,590 New shoes wouldn't fit at all... 552 00:42:29,828 --> 00:42:32,888 ...so they just did the best they could. 553 00:42:33,098 --> 00:42:34,998 - I'm gonna kill him. - Ray! 554 00:42:35,266 --> 00:42:38,167 - Lucille? - Hello there, Merline. 555 00:42:38,403 --> 00:42:41,463 Somebody has to organize this food. 556 00:42:41,739 --> 00:42:45,675 And all these people gotta be out of here by 8:15... 557 00:42:45,944 --> 00:42:48,777 ...as there's a Bisons meeting in here. 558 00:42:48,980 --> 00:42:51,505 Just take those to the kitchen... 559 00:42:51,716 --> 00:42:56,153 ...and I'll be right in. Thank you. So nice of you. 560 00:42:56,354 --> 00:42:58,549 Thank you, I'll be right in. 561 00:43:00,325 --> 00:43:03,954 Go over there and say hello to the people. 562 00:43:04,195 --> 00:43:07,358 You can do it, baby. I know you can. 563 00:43:18,643 --> 00:43:21,009 Hey, Buster. Tiny. 564 00:43:22,680 --> 00:43:24,648 Bud's inside. Go on in. 565 00:43:24,983 --> 00:43:28,146 I'll be back. Can I get you anything? 566 00:43:28,686 --> 00:43:31,416 Can you give me back the last 12 years? 567 00:43:31,856 --> 00:43:36,919 Can you give me back my dreams of a loving, faithful husband? 568 00:43:37,195 --> 00:43:38,822 Can you do that? 569 00:43:40,498 --> 00:43:41,658 No. 570 00:43:42,800 --> 00:43:44,825 But I can get you a Pepsi. 571 00:43:45,837 --> 00:43:47,532 Pepsi's fine, adulterer. 572 00:43:49,174 --> 00:43:50,436 Damn it! 573 00:43:53,178 --> 00:43:54,475 You better run! 574 00:43:57,615 --> 00:44:01,676 I'll be right back. Just a minute. Pepsi, right? 575 00:44:06,357 --> 00:44:08,348 I love you. 576 00:44:15,533 --> 00:44:16,727 Come on. 577 00:44:21,105 --> 00:44:26,168 Ray Bud. From your mama. I think you should see this. 578 00:44:34,786 --> 00:44:37,380 "Mean and surly"? 579 00:44:53,371 --> 00:44:56,807 They painted you up like a two-dollar whore. 580 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:04,880 We sure are sorry about Bud. 581 00:45:05,316 --> 00:45:08,581 I'm so glad you and Norval could make it. 582 00:45:08,820 --> 00:45:11,482 He looks better than he did last time. 583 00:45:11,723 --> 00:45:14,624 Since his bypass got done... 584 00:45:14,892 --> 00:45:16,985 ...he's improved a lot. 585 00:45:17,295 --> 00:45:21,994 Next month, we're getting rid of that prostate, aren't we? 586 00:45:23,268 --> 00:45:28,399 It's times like these you find out who your real friends are. 587 00:45:30,241 --> 00:45:34,507 They park that hearse right out on the street, you know? 588 00:45:38,516 --> 00:45:42,145 Anything could happen to it, catch my meaning? 589 00:45:43,121 --> 00:45:46,147 I catch your meaning, Uncle Clyde. 590 00:45:51,929 --> 00:45:56,832 Say the word and that thing might just blow up some evening. 591 00:45:57,635 --> 00:45:58,624 Thank you. 592 00:45:58,836 --> 00:46:01,828 Stranger things have happened. 593 00:46:02,840 --> 00:46:04,137 All right, come on. 594 00:46:07,211 --> 00:46:10,544 Let's just go in there and see him. 595 00:46:11,115 --> 00:46:12,980 All right, okay. 596 00:46:13,551 --> 00:46:16,213 Go on ahead. I'll be right there. 597 00:46:16,454 --> 00:46:18,183 You want me to wait? 598 00:46:18,389 --> 00:46:20,516 No, I don't want you to wait. 599 00:46:20,792 --> 00:46:23,522 Go on, I'll be in in a minute. 600 00:46:35,373 --> 00:46:37,967 My God, what the...?! 601 00:46:38,176 --> 00:46:40,474 Don't you ever touch me! 602 00:46:49,754 --> 00:46:52,882 What's the matter? Can't you take care of things? 603 00:46:53,391 --> 00:46:56,588 Now look. Junior can't keep his pants on. 604 00:46:56,861 --> 00:47:01,730 Your sister won't stop eating, and your wife can't have kids. 605 00:47:01,933 --> 00:47:05,391 I believe what you need is a drink. 606 00:47:20,351 --> 00:47:22,785 My bad, my bad, Ray. 607 00:47:24,856 --> 00:47:26,949 Can't look at him, can you? 608 00:47:45,143 --> 00:47:49,045 How's she gonna go on, Aunt Marguerite? 609 00:47:49,781 --> 00:47:54,115 How's she gonna face life without Daddy Bud? 610 00:47:54,719 --> 00:47:57,779 It's sad when a woman loses her husband. 611 00:47:58,923 --> 00:48:02,256 I remember when I lost my William. 612 00:48:02,460 --> 00:48:05,759 No one to cook for, no one to clean for... 613 00:48:05,997 --> 00:48:09,489 ...nobody to talk to over the breakfast table. 614 00:48:13,738 --> 00:48:16,969 And these is my twins, Latanya and Lasagna. 615 00:48:17,175 --> 00:48:20,508 You're so lucky to have those precious babies. 616 00:48:20,812 --> 00:48:23,610 Ladies, just find some space. 617 00:48:23,948 --> 00:48:27,406 That's Tamika, from my second marriage with J.C. 618 00:48:27,652 --> 00:48:30,951 Has anybody seen my sister-in-law? 619 00:48:31,489 --> 00:48:34,117 - Oh, Lord, where has he gone? - Where? 620 00:48:34,358 --> 00:48:38,294 Why can't it all be the way it used to be? 621 00:48:38,529 --> 00:48:42,192 Daddy Bud! Come back! Come back! 622 00:48:51,342 --> 00:48:53,173 Get ahold of yourself! 623 00:48:56,647 --> 00:48:58,808 Let's go freshen you up. 624 00:48:59,083 --> 00:49:02,075 After I irrigate him for about an hour... 625 00:49:02,353 --> 00:49:05,220 ...I usually put him out on the porch... 626 00:49:05,490 --> 00:49:06,752 ...while I cook. 627 00:49:06,991 --> 00:49:09,789 One time, I left him out there... 628 00:49:10,027 --> 00:49:13,656 ...and the mosquitoes ate his butt up. 629 00:49:13,865 --> 00:49:15,628 You getting anything? 630 00:49:18,135 --> 00:49:21,400 I had the same problem when my daddy died. 631 00:49:22,139 --> 00:49:27,236 I guess seeing him like that made me realize he was gone. 632 00:49:27,578 --> 00:49:30,206 Wasn't no going back. Gone forever. 633 00:49:30,481 --> 00:49:32,915 Really consoling, thank you. 634 00:49:34,218 --> 00:49:38,211 You know, he looks good. For a dead man. 635 00:49:41,659 --> 00:49:42,921 You seen Charisse? 636 00:49:43,194 --> 00:49:46,595 Lucille dragged her to the toilet. 637 00:49:46,831 --> 00:49:50,824 Shoot! I ran all the way down to get the Pepsi... 638 00:49:54,605 --> 00:49:56,903 Would you look at that?! 639 00:49:57,341 --> 00:50:00,401 He looks dead. You need to look at him. 640 00:50:00,611 --> 00:50:02,511 I'm sure he does. 641 00:50:03,848 --> 00:50:08,512 I'll just leave you fellas here, so you can do your thing. 642 00:50:08,719 --> 00:50:12,712 And, Ray, it helps to remember the good times. 643 00:50:12,924 --> 00:50:14,516 Thank you, Royce. 644 00:50:14,759 --> 00:50:18,752 If you can remember any. I'll be in the back. 645 00:50:20,097 --> 00:50:22,292 There it is, Ray. Look at it. 646 00:50:22,600 --> 00:50:24,727 Come on. It's death. 647 00:50:25,036 --> 00:50:29,063 Look at the Grim Reaper staring you in the face. 648 00:50:29,273 --> 00:50:32,367 - Come on, just one... - No, Junior. 649 00:50:33,878 --> 00:50:35,436 Damn, Ray. 650 00:50:36,414 --> 00:50:37,904 You don't look so good. 651 00:50:38,449 --> 00:50:40,644 Get me out of here. Now. 652 00:50:44,822 --> 00:50:47,086 What's with the dancing shoes? 653 00:50:49,060 --> 00:50:53,156 Charisse? We're getting kind of backed up out here. 654 00:50:56,968 --> 00:50:58,663 I'll be right there! 655 00:50:58,903 --> 00:51:00,734 Okay, hurry up! 656 00:51:14,318 --> 00:51:16,980 Look out, got to go. Hey, Mom. 657 00:51:19,457 --> 00:51:20,788 Get out of there! 658 00:51:26,330 --> 00:51:28,821 You just look gorgeous. 659 00:51:33,104 --> 00:51:38,098 Honey! I'm just so sorry Teddy Wayne couldn't be here. 660 00:51:38,643 --> 00:51:42,044 He always loved his Uncle Bud so much... 661 00:51:42,346 --> 00:51:44,940 ...but his firm is doing so well... 662 00:51:45,182 --> 00:51:47,707 ...it just keeps him so busy. 663 00:51:47,985 --> 00:51:49,885 Well, what a shame. 664 00:51:50,655 --> 00:51:54,216 Mama Ray must be torn up. We got to find her. 665 00:51:59,830 --> 00:52:01,559 I can do this. 666 00:52:02,500 --> 00:52:04,058 I can do this. 667 00:52:05,636 --> 00:52:07,194 I can't do this. 668 00:52:19,483 --> 00:52:24,182 Supper's his big meal of the day if he can keep it down. 669 00:52:24,455 --> 00:52:27,288 But once he gets his bedtime pills... 670 00:52:27,525 --> 00:52:28,890 ...he sleeps well. 671 00:52:29,193 --> 00:52:31,218 But I don't get any rest... 672 00:52:31,462 --> 00:52:34,522 ...having to turn him every few hours. 673 00:52:34,999 --> 00:52:37,331 You're just so lucky to have him. 674 00:52:39,370 --> 00:52:40,803 I know. 675 00:52:42,406 --> 00:52:43,703 I know. 676 00:52:44,942 --> 00:52:47,433 Where do you want this Jell-O? 677 00:52:48,546 --> 00:52:50,013 Over there. 678 00:52:50,681 --> 00:52:52,046 You know... 679 00:52:52,516 --> 00:52:56,680 ...it's a shame it takes this to bring us together. 680 00:52:59,390 --> 00:53:04,089 Remember Lucille was in my royal court when I was Candy Camp Queen? 681 00:53:04,628 --> 00:53:08,064 No. Was that when I was dating Teddy Wayne? 682 00:53:08,265 --> 00:53:13,202 That was such a long time ago. But you're right, Juanita. 683 00:53:13,404 --> 00:53:17,807 It's good to know we can come together in a time of sadness. 684 00:53:18,042 --> 00:53:20,806 You are so right, Lucille, so right. 685 00:53:25,049 --> 00:53:26,380 Now. 686 00:53:26,851 --> 00:53:29,342 - How can I help? - Break a nail. 687 00:53:31,088 --> 00:53:32,350 Honey, why don't you... 688 00:53:32,590 --> 00:53:35,957 ...go out there and make people happy? 689 00:53:36,160 --> 00:53:40,153 It's so sweet of you. Thank you. I'll do my best. 690 00:53:46,203 --> 00:53:50,697 I could've married Teddy Wayne Slocumb if I wanted to. 691 00:53:51,909 --> 00:53:55,777 I could've been rich and stupid! 692 00:53:55,980 --> 00:54:00,041 I would've been good at it! But look at me. 693 00:54:00,251 --> 00:54:05,314 But who am I now? I'm poor and foolish in a trailer. 694 00:54:05,756 --> 00:54:07,690 What happened to me? 695 00:54:08,092 --> 00:54:13,428 Honey, don't pay no attention to her. She just thinks she's happy. 696 00:54:14,365 --> 00:54:18,233 Delightful? Could you grab that big bowl over there? 697 00:54:18,536 --> 00:54:21,334 Be careful. It was my mother's. 698 00:54:21,539 --> 00:54:23,803 You're all right now. 699 00:54:32,850 --> 00:54:35,341 Are you still in your church groups? 700 00:54:35,586 --> 00:54:39,488 I'm vice president of the Ladies' African Missionary Club. 701 00:54:39,690 --> 00:54:41,749 Get a rag and wipe that off. 702 00:54:42,693 --> 00:54:44,718 Oh, my God. Delightful! 703 00:54:44,929 --> 00:54:49,229 Y'all go out front till dinner's ready, about 15 minutes. 704 00:54:55,005 --> 00:54:58,441 Honey? People are beginning to talk about you. 705 00:54:59,043 --> 00:55:02,012 You gonna stay in there all night? 706 00:55:02,713 --> 00:55:04,078 Baby? 707 00:55:06,016 --> 00:55:08,610 You're the only woman for me. 708 00:55:08,886 --> 00:55:11,013 I knew that from day one. 709 00:55:11,222 --> 00:55:14,282 Remember how we went to Dairy Whiz? 710 00:55:14,525 --> 00:55:17,688 And I bought that Fizzy Cream you like. 711 00:55:18,929 --> 00:55:22,626 And we sat out on your front yard? 712 00:55:22,900 --> 00:55:25,630 Talked about our future, feeling so good. 713 00:55:25,870 --> 00:55:28,862 Like we had our whole lives before us. 714 00:55:29,206 --> 00:55:31,037 I don't know, baby. 715 00:55:31,275 --> 00:55:33,937 You know I ain't good at this. 716 00:55:34,612 --> 00:55:37,945 Out in that parking lot, I just lost my head. 717 00:55:38,782 --> 00:55:41,876 And now I'm praying that... 718 00:55:42,152 --> 00:55:45,417 ...you might want to take me back. 719 00:55:46,290 --> 00:55:50,989 'Cause if I learned one thing, it's that I'm nothing without you. 720 00:55:53,631 --> 00:55:55,792 You are my world, Charisse. 721 00:55:56,233 --> 00:55:57,427 And I love you. 722 00:56:02,973 --> 00:56:04,964 I love you too, Junior. 723 00:56:05,409 --> 00:56:08,139 You could have told me it was you. 724 00:56:29,667 --> 00:56:31,658 At least it was quick. 725 00:56:32,336 --> 00:56:34,031 Quick's the best way. 726 00:56:34,305 --> 00:56:37,502 You don't want to linger. That's awful. 727 00:56:37,708 --> 00:56:38,970 Quick. 728 00:56:40,311 --> 00:56:42,279 That's how I want to go. 729 00:56:43,147 --> 00:56:45,707 Car crash. Bolt of lightning. 730 00:56:46,450 --> 00:56:50,216 Piano falling on my head. That's what I want. 731 00:56:50,988 --> 00:56:53,218 That's what I want for you. 732 00:56:53,524 --> 00:56:55,014 Me too. 733 00:56:57,828 --> 00:57:01,889 God, we both know there's nothing in that liquor store... 734 00:57:02,166 --> 00:57:04,464 ...to help me or anyone. 735 00:57:04,702 --> 00:57:07,136 So if you can start this car... 736 00:57:07,371 --> 00:57:11,705 ...before I reach the door handle, I'd appreciate it. 737 00:57:14,178 --> 00:57:15,167 Evening, Ray. 738 00:57:16,747 --> 00:57:19,238 Reverend. Mrs. Hooker. 739 00:57:19,817 --> 00:57:23,412 We're about to visit your family for a while. 740 00:57:23,654 --> 00:57:25,884 Did you want to follow us? 741 00:57:26,657 --> 00:57:28,386 You bet, reverend. 742 00:57:38,669 --> 00:57:40,261 Thank you, God. 743 00:57:58,288 --> 00:57:59,448 You seen Royce? 744 00:57:59,723 --> 00:58:02,157 No, honey. Not in a while. 745 00:58:02,393 --> 00:58:04,384 I hope y'all can use this. 746 00:58:04,895 --> 00:58:07,125 Well, thank you, Bernice. 747 00:58:13,537 --> 00:58:17,268 - No! Uh-uh. - We're gonna start real soon, Merline. 748 00:58:17,541 --> 00:58:19,532 We're gonna start real soon. 749 00:58:19,743 --> 00:58:21,608 Delightful, do me a favor... 750 00:58:21,879 --> 00:58:25,576 ...put this up where no one can get to it, okay? 751 00:58:26,817 --> 00:58:30,048 - That's a bowl of funk. - It's Bernice's. 752 00:58:30,487 --> 00:58:33,650 - Is that Bernice Talbert? - Uh-huh. 753 00:58:36,126 --> 00:58:38,458 - She's a God-awful mess. 754 00:58:38,662 --> 00:58:40,926 She ain't no one's prize... 755 00:58:41,131 --> 00:58:44,623 ...and she'll rip that skirt off for anyone. 756 00:58:44,835 --> 00:58:47,395 I saw her not two weeks ago... 757 00:58:47,638 --> 00:58:50,971 ...staggering out of some old Cadillac... 758 00:58:51,241 --> 00:58:54,642 ...wearing one earring. Just tacky. 759 00:58:56,213 --> 00:58:59,478 - All right, y'all... - Anyone seen Charisse? 760 00:59:02,219 --> 00:59:05,711 - Bernice Talbert? - What'd I say? 761 00:59:07,491 --> 00:59:12,588 My husband did it to that child in the Shop Well parking lot?! 762 00:59:13,263 --> 00:59:15,788 Lord, take me now! 763 00:59:17,234 --> 00:59:20,897 Don't pay her any mind. She just likes attention. 764 00:59:22,239 --> 00:59:25,072 Will you quit harping on that? 765 00:59:25,576 --> 00:59:28,943 Come on, we got a lot of good food here. 766 00:59:29,780 --> 00:59:34,012 We got beans, macaroni and cheese, some yams and... 767 00:59:34,284 --> 00:59:37,776 ...somebody even brought us some... 768 00:59:41,358 --> 00:59:43,258 Who brought this? 769 00:59:44,194 --> 00:59:46,628 Lucille? Honey, what's wrong? 770 00:59:49,299 --> 00:59:53,099 What am I gonna do? What am I gonna do? 771 00:59:54,505 --> 00:59:57,633 Get out! Out! Out! 772 01:00:00,444 --> 01:00:02,571 - Lucille? - Leave me alone! 773 01:00:04,248 --> 01:00:09,015 Charisse! Don't nobody care about your husband and Bernice. 774 01:00:09,253 --> 01:00:12,416 Come out here or I'll sic Delightful on you. 775 01:00:12,923 --> 01:00:16,916 - Let me come in for one second. - Leave me alone! 776 01:00:18,529 --> 01:00:23,228 - You don't understand! - I don't understand? 777 01:00:24,034 --> 01:00:28,562 You think you're the only one with heartache? I have a son in jail! 778 01:00:28,772 --> 01:00:33,471 You don't see me wallow on the floor, or hiding in a closet. 779 01:00:33,911 --> 01:00:36,812 This closet's taken, you can't have it! 780 01:00:38,081 --> 01:00:41,380 Move! You want anger, lady? 781 01:00:41,618 --> 01:00:44,746 You listen to me. We are family! 782 01:00:44,955 --> 01:00:49,051 We are the Slocumbs! And we are gonna serve this dinner... 783 01:00:49,293 --> 01:00:52,387 ...with our heads held high if it kills us. 784 01:00:52,596 --> 01:00:56,327 Now you come on. You come on right here. 785 01:00:59,303 --> 01:01:04,502 Come in, people, get your plates. We ain't got all day. 786 01:01:06,843 --> 01:01:11,143 I am so glad you could come, reverend. 787 01:01:11,415 --> 01:01:15,181 Mrs. Slocumb, I am sorry and I'm glad I can be here. 788 01:01:15,586 --> 01:01:18,111 I'm just so sorry, Ray. 789 01:01:18,322 --> 01:01:20,654 Thank you, Charles. Thank you. 790 01:01:21,258 --> 01:01:24,352 I had no idea your daddy was a dancer. 791 01:01:27,030 --> 01:01:30,466 It was a well-kept secret, Charles. 792 01:01:30,801 --> 01:01:33,861 We thank you, Lord, for these blessings. 793 01:01:34,104 --> 01:01:36,197 And last but not least, Lord... 794 01:01:36,473 --> 01:01:41,376 ...you know who has done filthy things with Bernice Talbert. 795 01:01:41,678 --> 01:01:44,943 I won't repeat their names, but I could... 796 01:01:45,182 --> 01:01:48,709 ...if I was provoked. Amen. - Amen. 797 01:01:48,952 --> 01:01:50,180 In Jesus' name. 798 01:01:50,454 --> 01:01:55,517 Everyone, step lively. The Bisons have this room next. 799 01:02:53,950 --> 01:02:56,248 I just wanted to call... 800 01:02:56,453 --> 01:03:00,412 ...and make sure you got into the house okay. 801 01:03:01,124 --> 01:03:04,855 - We here, Ray. - We'll be home in a little bit. 802 01:03:15,072 --> 01:03:19,270 I sure hated not being able to visit with everybody. 803 01:03:20,377 --> 01:03:23,608 It's just so sweet. All those people. 804 01:03:24,114 --> 01:03:28,574 Each of them touched in some way by Daddy Bud. 805 01:03:30,153 --> 01:03:32,348 They was touched, all right. 806 01:03:33,890 --> 01:03:36,950 These shirts here are for Junior. 807 01:03:37,227 --> 01:03:42,255 He can't be looking like a scarecrow when he's looking for a job. 808 01:03:43,934 --> 01:03:47,062 - About ready to go, honey? - No. 809 01:03:47,270 --> 01:03:51,036 I wanna talk to Mama for a little while, okay? 810 01:03:51,241 --> 01:03:53,505 - Get some rest. - I will. 811 01:04:12,095 --> 01:04:13,756 Ray. 812 01:04:18,235 --> 01:04:20,169 Mama... 813 01:04:20,470 --> 01:04:23,132 ...Antoine told me about the tombstone. 814 01:04:23,740 --> 01:04:27,005 I'm not having it. It'll say, "Rest in peace." 815 01:04:27,344 --> 01:04:31,405 Which is 11 letters. We get a two-dollar credit. 816 01:04:31,648 --> 01:04:35,140 That's it, Mama. Period. That's it. 817 01:04:38,522 --> 01:04:40,490 All right. 818 01:04:43,393 --> 01:04:45,224 I understand that. 819 01:04:47,731 --> 01:04:52,168 Well, that's all I had to say. I'll let you go to bed. 820 01:04:53,937 --> 01:04:56,667 Can you take a minute with me? 821 01:04:56,907 --> 01:04:59,375 - Sure. - I wanna show you something. 822 01:04:59,609 --> 01:05:00,871 Help me up. 823 01:05:16,726 --> 01:05:18,626 Do you remember these? 824 01:05:20,697 --> 01:05:22,289 Can't say I do. 825 01:05:22,499 --> 01:05:24,865 These were my embroidery scissors. 826 01:05:25,268 --> 01:05:28,567 My mother gave them to me after I married your father. 827 01:05:29,339 --> 01:05:32,672 I used to do all kinds of things with these. 828 01:05:32,909 --> 01:05:37,278 Did all the quilts. Made clothes for you kids. 829 01:05:37,514 --> 01:05:40,950 Just... everything. 830 01:05:41,852 --> 01:05:44,343 Then one day they just up and disappeared. 831 01:05:44,621 --> 01:05:48,352 I looked everywhere, but I never saw them again. 832 01:05:49,559 --> 01:05:51,117 And yesterday... 833 01:05:51,394 --> 01:05:54,158 ...when I was getting Bud's cuff links... 834 01:05:55,165 --> 01:05:57,929 ...I found them in with his stuff. 835 01:06:01,137 --> 01:06:04,732 I have no idea why he wanted them. 836 01:06:04,941 --> 01:06:08,638 Never even thought to ask him where they were. 837 01:06:08,912 --> 01:06:11,506 Isn't that funny? 838 01:06:12,816 --> 01:06:14,784 I guess so, Mama. 839 01:06:16,152 --> 01:06:20,521 It came to me that your father is like these scissors. 840 01:06:20,824 --> 01:06:23,793 We didn't lose him on Wednesday. 841 01:06:23,994 --> 01:06:28,488 We lost your father a long, long time ago. 842 01:06:28,798 --> 01:06:30,959 Did you love him? 843 01:06:36,172 --> 01:06:38,333 Did you love him? 844 01:06:41,611 --> 01:06:44,842 Sometimes I loved him, sometimes I hated him. 845 01:06:45,115 --> 01:06:47,174 Ray? 846 01:06:47,484 --> 01:06:50,510 Sometime... 847 01:06:50,787 --> 01:06:53,381 ...when you least expect it... 848 01:06:53,657 --> 01:06:57,559 ...a little door is gonna open up inside of you. 849 01:06:59,629 --> 01:07:04,532 And you'll feel just fine about however you feel about your daddy. 850 01:07:04,734 --> 01:07:09,194 'Cause you'll be right. You'll be able to accept it. 851 01:07:27,657 --> 01:07:31,218 - Good night, Mama. See you tomorrow. - All right. 852 01:07:40,670 --> 01:07:41,534 Mama? 853 01:07:44,441 --> 01:07:46,204 You sure about that door? 854 01:07:46,776 --> 01:07:48,607 Absolutely positive. 855 01:07:57,287 --> 01:07:59,118 - Lf you need... - Lucille. 856 01:08:00,023 --> 01:08:04,119 Don't try to fix it. Let's let it go for a while. 857 01:09:09,192 --> 01:09:12,821 Come on, Delightful. Royce! Wake up. 858 01:09:13,363 --> 01:09:14,990 Where's Aunt Raynelle? 859 01:09:15,532 --> 01:09:20,367 Why? Are you in a hurry, Devil? Delightful, come on. 860 01:09:20,637 --> 01:09:22,764 No. None of that today. 861 01:09:23,006 --> 01:09:27,534 And take that gold thing out your mouth. Delightful, come on! 862 01:09:57,373 --> 01:09:59,841 I can't find my good pants! 863 01:10:55,064 --> 01:10:57,191 Where's the preacher, Mama? 864 01:10:57,400 --> 01:10:59,095 What's the rush, Ray? 865 01:10:59,369 --> 01:11:03,135 Antoine and Merline are charging me by the hour. 866 01:11:03,473 --> 01:11:05,600 Ray, go on and find him. 867 01:11:07,377 --> 01:11:08,639 Sit tight. 868 01:11:36,306 --> 01:11:38,570 - What's he doing? - He'll be right out. 869 01:11:38,775 --> 01:11:41,801 I'm going broke waiting for him. 870 01:11:42,078 --> 01:11:46,572 Last night the reverend and Mrs. Hooker went out... 871 01:11:46,816 --> 01:11:49,580 ...to that new Mexican restaurant. 872 01:11:49,819 --> 01:11:51,184 - So what? - Well... 873 01:11:51,421 --> 01:11:54,618 ...today he's having intestinal difficulty. 874 01:11:54,824 --> 01:11:57,452 I swear I'll go in there myself... 875 01:11:57,694 --> 01:12:00,754 ...'cause I've had enough of this shit. 876 01:12:01,030 --> 01:12:03,089 That is a poor choice of words. 877 01:12:03,466 --> 01:12:07,527 My nerves are getting worse and I don't have my pills. 878 01:12:10,607 --> 01:12:13,303 Just take a deep breath. Come on. 879 01:12:14,143 --> 01:12:16,611 - I'm really trying. - I know. 880 01:12:20,149 --> 01:12:22,276 I'll take care of it, okay? 881 01:12:30,994 --> 01:12:32,655 Reverend? 882 01:12:34,197 --> 01:12:37,325 Shouldn't be much longer. You okay? 883 01:12:38,835 --> 01:12:42,066 - When this thing gonna start? - In a minute! 884 01:12:45,141 --> 01:12:46,233 Charisse? 885 01:12:46,509 --> 01:12:48,409 Honey, where's Junior? 886 01:12:49,746 --> 01:12:53,238 I don't know. Ask Bernice Talbert. 887 01:12:56,319 --> 01:13:00,415 Girl, you so funny. Do you want some gum? 888 01:13:00,690 --> 01:13:03,557 No, thank you. 889 01:13:03,826 --> 01:13:07,523 I bring sweet gum to weddings and funerals. 890 01:13:10,533 --> 01:13:14,333 I think the rhythm of it sort of lulls me. 891 01:13:14,537 --> 01:13:17,335 Helps my mind wander. 892 01:13:19,075 --> 01:13:21,407 You know what I think about? 893 01:13:23,212 --> 01:13:25,237 I'm sure you're gonna tell me. 894 01:13:25,782 --> 01:13:27,545 I think about my life. 895 01:13:27,784 --> 01:13:30,912 How every night I tuck in my precious boy... 896 01:13:31,387 --> 01:13:33,878 ...in my $800,000 home. 897 01:13:34,190 --> 01:13:38,217 And crawl into my king-size bed, where I lie and wonder... 898 01:13:38,461 --> 01:13:41,259 ...where the hell my husband is. 899 01:13:42,065 --> 01:13:43,930 Sure you don't want any? 900 01:13:48,905 --> 01:13:51,305 Why don't you leave him? 901 01:13:51,574 --> 01:13:53,269 And go where? 902 01:13:53,910 --> 01:13:55,969 I have everything I want. 903 01:13:56,379 --> 01:13:57,641 If he loved you... 904 01:13:57,981 --> 01:14:02,645 Then I might be forced to love him back. 905 01:14:05,321 --> 01:14:08,051 Do you love Junior? 906 01:14:08,925 --> 01:14:11,826 Do you want him back? 907 01:14:12,895 --> 01:14:14,920 You don't have to answer. 908 01:14:15,198 --> 01:14:17,928 Just let the gum take its effect. 909 01:14:18,434 --> 01:14:20,095 It'll come to you. 910 01:14:26,843 --> 01:14:29,004 It's hot in here. 911 01:14:32,281 --> 01:14:34,841 - That's nice! - Thank you, girl. 912 01:15:04,580 --> 01:15:08,949 First of all, let me apologize for my tardiness. 913 01:15:09,252 --> 01:15:12,050 I had to call the gas company. 914 01:15:12,288 --> 01:15:16,190 There seemed to be a problem with one of the pipes. 915 01:15:16,959 --> 01:15:18,517 Shall we pray? 916 01:15:26,969 --> 01:15:29,631 Sorry. Sorry I'm late. 917 01:15:29,872 --> 01:15:33,000 For God's sake, sit down. 918 01:15:33,209 --> 01:15:34,506 Sit down! 919 01:15:40,316 --> 01:15:41,442 Heavenly Father... 920 01:15:42,385 --> 01:15:44,615 ...we come here today... 921 01:15:44,821 --> 01:15:46,379 ...with heavy hearts. 922 01:15:47,557 --> 01:15:49,889 I'm sorry. 923 01:15:51,394 --> 01:15:55,057 As we mark with sadness the passing... 924 01:15:55,264 --> 01:16:00,065 ...of our dearly departed brother Bud Slocumb. 925 01:16:06,109 --> 01:16:07,770 Give us peace... 926 01:16:08,010 --> 01:16:10,570 ...in our hearts today, Lord. 927 01:16:11,414 --> 01:16:13,075 Guide us... 928 01:16:13,382 --> 01:16:16,977 ...through the long night and help us see... 929 01:16:17,220 --> 01:16:21,020 Okay, you need to handle this. I'm gonna move. 930 01:16:24,193 --> 01:16:27,026 Now, Father... 931 01:16:27,296 --> 01:16:32,029 ...let that tomorrow be a better day than yesterday was. 932 01:16:32,635 --> 01:16:35,001 For what is yesterday... 933 01:16:35,972 --> 01:16:41,035 ...but the tomorrow that we could not face the day before. 934 01:16:53,089 --> 01:16:56,684 But God, with your help... 935 01:16:59,195 --> 01:17:02,289 ...we will face it like we did today. 936 01:17:02,698 --> 01:17:06,862 Tomorrow and all of our days to come... 937 01:17:07,436 --> 01:17:11,304 ...till you call us home to be with you... 938 01:17:12,108 --> 01:17:15,271 ...and our beloved brother Bud. 939 01:17:15,845 --> 01:17:20,873 - Can everybody say, "Amen"? - Amen. 940 01:17:22,118 --> 01:17:23,949 I love you, Charisse. 941 01:17:26,689 --> 01:17:29,055 Can't you understand that? 942 01:17:36,632 --> 01:17:38,691 I love you. 943 01:17:47,376 --> 01:17:50,675 I guess you thought you could waltz in here... 944 01:17:51,247 --> 01:17:53,875 ...with a Whizzy Cream and fix everything. 945 01:17:54,417 --> 01:17:59,252 And I would forget about all the pain and humiliation. 946 01:17:59,722 --> 01:18:00,780 Huh, Junior? 947 01:18:00,990 --> 01:18:04,084 Now, it's your daddy's funeral, okay? 948 01:18:04,827 --> 01:18:08,854 I'm just supposed to welcome you with open arms and say: 949 01:18:09,065 --> 01:18:11,033 "I forgive you, Junior"? 950 01:18:12,935 --> 01:18:14,061 Well, yeah. 951 01:18:21,777 --> 01:18:23,540 I love you, Junior! 952 01:18:23,779 --> 01:18:26,509 - I love you! - Why'd you do me like that? 953 01:18:26,716 --> 01:18:28,741 I didn't mean to, baby! 954 01:18:28,951 --> 01:18:31,317 - Why'd you do that? - I'm sorry! 955 01:18:31,621 --> 01:18:35,557 That's it! That's it! Get in the pew! 956 01:18:36,626 --> 01:18:39,117 Get your ass in that pew! 957 01:18:40,830 --> 01:18:43,230 Stay there if you want to live! 958 01:18:43,532 --> 01:18:45,159 That's it! 959 01:18:47,370 --> 01:18:49,201 Now... 960 01:18:49,472 --> 01:18:51,372 ...is there anything else... 961 01:18:51,641 --> 01:18:56,408 ...anyone here needs to say or do? 962 01:18:58,881 --> 01:19:03,750 Does everybody here have everything they need? 963 01:19:05,187 --> 01:19:08,520 We may be the laughingstock around here. 964 01:19:08,891 --> 01:19:11,155 But for once in our lives... 965 01:19:11,394 --> 01:19:13,828 ...we're gonna do something... 966 01:19:14,497 --> 01:19:16,590 ...with class and dignity. 967 01:19:20,936 --> 01:19:23,734 All right, reverend. 968 01:19:24,006 --> 01:19:25,405 Take it away. 969 01:19:28,944 --> 01:19:30,878 Okay, there, Ray. 970 01:19:33,949 --> 01:19:36,008 Ain't God good? 971 01:19:37,920 --> 01:19:41,048 I did not know... 972 01:19:41,257 --> 01:19:43,521 ...Brother Slocumb well. 973 01:19:44,527 --> 01:19:46,358 But to me... 974 01:19:46,896 --> 01:19:50,297 ...he seemed to be a quiet man. 975 01:19:50,566 --> 01:19:53,467 A man of inner strengths... 976 01:19:53,736 --> 01:19:56,432 ...and I believe that... 977 01:20:00,710 --> 01:20:05,875 I believe if he was here today... 978 01:20:06,882 --> 01:20:09,976 ...he'd send a message to his family. 979 01:20:10,286 --> 01:20:14,916 And the message would simply say... 980 01:20:26,402 --> 01:20:30,202 Would you all mind excusing me for just a minute? 981 01:20:30,406 --> 01:20:32,306 I'm gonna be right back. 982 01:20:36,078 --> 01:20:38,478 Don't send it over here! 983 01:20:50,192 --> 01:20:53,491 Daddy always was a man of few words. 984 01:20:59,835 --> 01:21:03,293 - I don't care if we have kids. - What? 985 01:21:03,606 --> 01:21:07,042 It doesn't matter, you're all I ever wanted. 986 01:21:10,946 --> 01:21:12,937 I hate to stop the party... 987 01:21:13,149 --> 01:21:16,949 ...but how we gonna have a funeral with no pastor? 988 01:21:17,186 --> 01:21:20,280 Sit down. We don't need no pastor. 989 01:21:20,523 --> 01:21:24,516 We've got Ray Bud. Go up there and say a few things. 990 01:21:25,161 --> 01:21:27,721 Feel that little door opening. 991 01:21:27,997 --> 01:21:30,795 - Say it for us. - Go on, baby. 992 01:21:47,917 --> 01:21:50,511 Aunt Marguerite, do you wanna? 993 01:21:51,320 --> 01:21:53,083 Thank you, Ray. 994 01:21:53,322 --> 01:21:58,021 There seems to be a passage here in Isaiah that says... 995 01:21:58,694 --> 01:22:03,154 Hey, Ray? What about that part from Psalms? 996 01:22:03,666 --> 01:22:07,898 The part that goes, "When my father and mother forsake me... 997 01:22:08,103 --> 01:22:10,162 ...the Lord will take me up. 998 01:22:10,773 --> 01:22:14,504 Teach me thy way, and lead me in a plain path. 999 01:22:14,710 --> 01:22:18,043 Let me see the goodness of the Lord. 1000 01:22:18,347 --> 01:22:23,182 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart. 1001 01:22:23,919 --> 01:22:26,217 Wait, I say, on the Lord." 1002 01:22:32,628 --> 01:22:34,459 You got it, Ray. 1003 01:22:40,603 --> 01:22:43,197 That was real good, Royce. 1004 01:22:52,248 --> 01:22:55,706 I guess this is the part where I'm supposed to... 1005 01:22:56,619 --> 01:23:00,817 ...tell you all how great a man my father was. 1006 01:23:01,090 --> 01:23:03,058 I'm not gonna do that. 1007 01:23:03,425 --> 01:23:06,724 I'm gonna do what he would've done. 1008 01:23:09,131 --> 01:23:10,962 I'm gonna tell the truth. 1009 01:23:11,166 --> 01:23:14,567 My father was a hard man. 1010 01:23:15,137 --> 01:23:18,834 I'm not judging him, that's just the facts. 1011 01:23:19,141 --> 01:23:23,601 Daddy wasn't real big on soft words. 1012 01:23:25,748 --> 01:23:28,478 And I know he wasn't good at... 1013 01:23:29,351 --> 01:23:33,014 ...expressing what he felt in his heart. 1014 01:23:33,956 --> 01:23:39,360 So as I stand here today, I can tell you this. 1015 01:23:41,530 --> 01:23:46,593 If I could do one thing all over again... 1016 01:23:47,937 --> 01:23:53,273 ...I'd tell my father I loved him... 1017 01:23:53,676 --> 01:23:58,704 ...instead of waiting my whole life for him to tell me first. 1018 01:24:02,518 --> 01:24:05,544 So as you step up here today... 1019 01:24:06,689 --> 01:24:09,453 ...to say your last goodbye... 1020 01:24:09,992 --> 01:24:13,291 ...to Woodrow "Bud" Slocumb... 1021 01:24:15,030 --> 01:24:18,431 ...I hope you'll open the door to your heart. 1022 01:24:18,968 --> 01:24:21,334 I hope you'll take time... 1023 01:24:21,537 --> 01:24:25,633 ...to consider the folks that mean something to you. 1024 01:24:26,275 --> 01:24:29,301 Because people don't last forever. 1025 01:24:30,346 --> 01:24:32,541 They really don't. 1026 01:24:35,618 --> 01:24:38,178 And letting a person in... 1027 01:24:38,454 --> 01:24:42,948 ...is the most cherished treasure this life has to offer. 1028 01:24:44,627 --> 01:24:47,619 So I'm proud to stand here today... 1029 01:24:47,830 --> 01:24:50,526 ...and say that in his own way... 1030 01:24:50,766 --> 01:24:53,530 ...my father taught me that. 1031 01:24:56,505 --> 01:25:01,670 - Amen. - Amen. 1032 01:25:07,383 --> 01:25:09,180 We are... 1033 01:25:09,618 --> 01:25:13,782 ...truly lucky to have with us today... 1034 01:25:14,256 --> 01:25:16,417 ...a member of our family. 1035 01:25:16,625 --> 01:25:20,618 Mrs. Charisse Marie Slocumb... 1036 01:25:20,896 --> 01:25:25,629 ...who will honor her father-in-law in song. 1037 01:25:25,901 --> 01:25:27,732 Charisse. 1038 01:25:32,041 --> 01:25:34,407 - Thank you. - Thank you, Ray. 1039 01:25:36,078 --> 01:25:39,377 I haven't sang in a long time. 1040 01:25:43,352 --> 01:25:46,685 I know y'all know this, so sing along. 1041 01:27:46,842 --> 01:27:51,006 You were wonderful. Baby, that was good! 1042 01:27:54,149 --> 01:27:58,381 Daddy, I know you always worried about me and the kids... 1043 01:27:58,654 --> 01:28:01,817 ...but you don't have to anymore, because... 1044 01:28:02,491 --> 01:28:06,825 Charisse's going into the music business. I'll be her manager. 1045 01:28:07,029 --> 01:28:08,894 - You think? - Oh, I think. 1046 01:28:17,272 --> 01:28:21,538 - Sure does look peaceful, don't he? - Yes, he does. 1047 01:28:21,743 --> 01:28:27,010 Daddy Bud, in about seven and half months from now... 1048 01:28:27,216 --> 01:28:29,946 ...you might get a little surprise. 1049 01:28:30,686 --> 01:28:33,086 We'll name a boy Buddy Ray... 1050 01:28:33,355 --> 01:28:36,222 ...and we'll name a girl Budeisha Joy. 1051 01:28:36,425 --> 01:28:39,553 But don't get your hopes up too high yet. 1052 01:28:40,462 --> 01:28:42,054 Bye, Daddy. 1053 01:28:53,375 --> 01:28:56,936 Royce, when I go, just put me in a pine box. 1054 01:28:57,145 --> 01:29:01,479 Don't spend any money on me. Not that you'll have any. 1055 01:29:02,217 --> 01:29:04,378 Mama, when the time comes... 1056 01:29:04,620 --> 01:29:09,080 ...try to point your toes down like Uncle Bud did. 1057 01:29:09,391 --> 01:29:12,758 So I can bury you with a pile driver. 1058 01:29:12,995 --> 01:29:17,295 - You're a demon, Royce. - I'm your demon, Mama. 1059 01:29:40,822 --> 01:29:42,289 Royce, come on... 1060 01:29:43,458 --> 01:29:45,653 No, you didn't! 1061 01:29:52,000 --> 01:29:57,336 If it starts to get crowded up there, save a place for me. 1062 01:29:57,673 --> 01:29:59,698 But not too soon. 1063 01:30:23,000 --> 01:34:37,000 Ripped by smokey888 http://tehPARADOX.COM