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[Partridge family theme playing]

♪ Come on now and meet everybody ♪

♪ and hear us singing ♪

♪ there's nothing better than being together ♪

♪ when we're singing ♪

♪ five of us and mom working all day ♪

♪ we knew we could help her if our music would pay ♪

♪ Danny got Reuben to sell our song ♪

♪ and it really came together when mom sang along ♪

♪ come on now and meet everybody ♪

♪ and hear us singing ♪

♪ there's nothing better than being together ♪

♪ when we're singing ♪

♪ when we're singing ♪

♪ when we're singing ♪♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ When the chains around me no longer ground me ♪

♪ and my soul can sail away ♪

♪ to a better life ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

[Tempo picking up] ♪ and when the silence is broken ♪

♪ and words unspoken ♪

♪ can finally have their say ♪

♪ then we'll all sing out ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

[Cymbal crashes]Hold it, hold it, hold it.

Chris, you keep speeding up the tempo.

I can't help it.

That light is flashing faster than we're playing,

and it's messing me up.

Reuben: Can't you close your eyes?

Then he'd fall asleep.

Why can't we just forget the strobe light?

Forget the strobe?

This is Las Vegas.

You have to have big production numbers,

things happening, a lot of flash.

Why can't we just come out and sing?

Just sing?

Do you want to be billed as a novelty act?

But the strobe

keeps throwing Chris' timing off.

Okay, okay.

I got a better idea.

I'll put baby spotlights on each of you.

A pink one on Shirley, Tracy, and Laurie,

and a blue one on Keith and Chris.

You didn't mention me.

You.

Why Don't you just

hold a flashlight under your chin?

Mr. Kincaid,

you're slowly working your way out of my heart.

You know, I Don't know

if I like the blue and pink lights.

Well, it will be

like playing a baby shower.

Reuben: But you have to have production.

Something expansive.

Something...

Big.

Now, that is a production.

[Clears throat]

Uh...

Can I help you?

Well, I was just wondering

when you'll be finished rehearsing.

Okay, gang.

That's enough for today.

We've only rehearsed an hour.

I Don't want you

to burn yourselves out.

Now, you wanted to talk to me?

No.

Uh, hi.

I'm Keith partridge,

the, uh, leader of the group.

Oh, hi.

I'm lavon Laverne.

Lavon Laverne.

My, that sounds familiar.

Oh, no, you're getting me

confused with the writer,

Jules Laverne.

Are you ready to go, honey?

Okay, mom?

Sure.

She must not like older men.

Have fun.

He's only 10.

He doesn't know how to have fun.

[♪♪♪]

I Don't get it. Why Danny?

Well, there's only one explanation.

I offended a gypsy,

and this is part of his curse.

What's the big deal?

They just went out to play.

Yeah, that's the big deal.

Who is she, mom?

There's nothing to get excited about.

Danny's tutoring her,

that's all.

He'stutoringher?

Danny's teaching her about the stock market.

She wants to invest some money.

Hmm. I can remember when it was enough

just being a leader of a group.

I can remember when it was enough

just having a pretty face.

The market's unpredictable now,

but there's a lot to be said

for marginal gains.

Now, that stock's gone up three points.

Three whole points.

Lady, why didn't you leave your kid home?

I feel like I'm watching sesame street.

Oh, no, he's not my kid.

He's my stock advisor.

Oh. Well...

Isn't that carrying the under-30 thing

a little too far?

Your net profit is about 30 percent.

I guess that's acceptable.

30 percent?

Hey, let me see that.

I'm awfully glad I met you, Danny.

I really need the money.

What are you gonna do with it?

Well, I...

I guess I'll go back to school.

Maybe I'll study marine biology.

I always did like clams and stuff.

I thought you were gonna get married.

Unfortunately, that takes two,

and as far as Harry is concerned,

I am a permanent fiancée.

Maybe he needs a little time.

Cigars.

Cigarettes.

Cigars.

Cigarettes.

I'll give you a cigar.

Where have you been?

You were supposed to meet me here an hour ago.

Oh, Harry, I'm sorry.

I was at the stock exchange with Danny.

You're spending a lot of time

with that partridge character.

What have you two got going?

An interest in the stock market.

Harry, he's only a kid.

Oh, sure, I've heard that before.

What I want to hear

is why you and partridge

are so interested in the stocks together?

Well, if you must know,

I want to get enough money ahead to get out of this town.

Lavon, baby, I can't leave here.

I own this joint.

There's this guy I want you to lean on.

His name is Danny partridge.

What does, uh, this gent look like?

I Don't know. I ain't never seen him.

But I do know

he works in one of the joints up here.

The guy that's made us decent citizens again.

We would be very proud

to work him over for you.

No question.

No rough stuff.

Just scare him.

But scare him good.

But skee,

are you sure that's Danny partridge?

Sure I'm sure.

He's the only one blowing up a duck,

and that's who the bellboy fingered.

But he's a mere child.

You think Harry knows?

Of course he does.

That's probably the reason

why he wanted us just to scare him.

But kid or no kid,

Harry says lean on him,

we lean on him.

I guess so.

That's...

The professional thing to do.

What's the hurry, partridge?

We want to talk with you.

I think you gentlemen probably want somebody else.

Let me get the desk clerk for you.

Hey, hey, hey.

[Duck squeaks]

We got a message for you, partridge.

Now, you listen good. [Squeaks]

You're squeezing my duck, sir.

The message is,

stay away from lavon Laverne.

But why?

Hey, how do we know?

We Don't stick our noses into other people's business.

Our boss said stay away or else.

Or else what?

[Squeaks]

Got the message?

Mm-hmm.

Another thing.

Don't mention this to nobody.

We Don't want no innocent people getting hurt,

now, do we?

You know what happens to tattletales?

[Squeaks]

Who said there's a communication gap?

Please take this to room 208.

Well?

Are you sure nobody can hear us in here?

Absolutely.

[Duck squeaks]

Now, what's the trouble?

The mob wants to get me.

That's very serious.

Um, why are they after you?

I'm involved with this girl.

I figure she's the boss' girlfriend.

How old are you, kid?

I'm 10.

And you are involved with the boss' girlfriend, huh?

They told me never to see her again or else.

Or else what?

Or else...

[Squeaking]

That.

I'll tell you what.

I'll make you a deputy,

and the next time they try

to rough up your duck,

you can arrest them.

Danny, where have you been?

Nowhere,

and I didn't talk to anyone!

Where's my milkshake?

Uh, they were out of them.

You've been gone for over an hour.

Where did you go?

I bet I know.

I bet he snuck out to see lavon.

I didn't! I swear I didn't!

What's the matter with him?

Maybe he's upset because he didn't see lavon.

I know it would upset me.

[Knocking]

If it's opportunity knocking, I Don't want any.

Mr. Kincaid, Danny partridge here.

Go away.

It's very important.

[Muttering]

I lost my money at Blackjack,

I lost my shirt at the crap table,

now I'm losing sleep.

Sorry to wake you.

That's okay.

Okay.

[Sighs]

What's on your mind?

I can't tell you.

You wake me up at two A.M.

To tell me you can't tell me?

I got an idea.

Why Don't you not tell me

tomorrow?

No, it has to be now.

I think we should cancel our booking

and leave Las Vegas right away.

Turn down money?

You?

[Chuckles]

I'm thinking of Chris and Tracy.

This is no environment for impressionable kids.

You Don't have to worry about kids in this town.

It's the adults that get into all the trouble.

Mr. Kincaid, if we Don't leave town,

I've got a feeling

something terrible's gonna happen.

Look, kid,

we've got a contract to fill.

So does someone else.

What?

Oh, nothing.

Mr. Kincaid, if we can't leave town,

can I ask you one more favor?

Just ask.

The quicker I say no, the sooner I get some sleep.

I'd like you to help me write my will.

Didn't anybody order breakfast yet?

I'm starved.

If you'd get down here

on time,

we'd all eat sooner.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think it'd take that long

to finish that box of candy.

Did you eat all my candy?

No. Just what was left.

Tracy!

Where's Danny?

Oh, he said to go ahead and eat without him.

He's not hungry.

Why? Is something wrong?

No, he's just being weird, you know?

No, I Don't know.

What do you mean by weird?

Well, he was giving Chris and I advice

about what to do

when he isn't around to help us anymore.

He told me to be sure and go to college.

Tracy: He told me that too,

then he patted me on the head

like I was a dog or something.

It was sad, so I punched him.

You start breakfast.

I'd better have a talk with him.

[Door rattles]

[Knocking]

Danny.

Danny,

why is there a chair against the door?

Uh, I guess

the wind must have blown it there.

Are you all right?

Sure, mom.

Don't worry about me.

Why is it so dark in here?

Get away from that window!

What?

Uh, I kind of like the drapes drawn.

It gives my eyes a rest.

Honey, is there something the matter

with your eyes?

Do you have a headache?

No, I'm fine. Really.

You Don't seem to have a fever.

Do you have a sore throat?

No, I'm okay.

Let's talk about you.

Mom,

I'm not gonna be around forever,

so why wait till the last minute

to be realistic about it?

Danny.

You've got this weakness

for distinguished-looking older men,

and I want you to promise me

that you'll keep your guard up around guys like that.

Honey, I think

you'd better lie down and rest.

I'm going to get Mr. Kincaid

to get us a good doctor.

I'm not sick. Really.

You just lie and rest now.

I'll be back in a minute.

[Knocking]

Danny, go away.

I'm in a coma.

Shirley: Reuben, wake up.

It's me.

His voice has changed.

It's deeper.

Oh.

I thought it was Danny.

Danny's the reason I'm here.

I knew he had to be at the bottom of it.

Reuben, there's something wrong with him.

I'm glad you can be objective,

because I've been saying that all along.

Reuben, I really mean it.

There's something wrong with him.

I know. You know what I was doing

till five o'clock this morning?

Helping Danny write out his will.

His will?

Mm-hmm.

You'll be happy to know he left you everything.

His stamp collection, adding machine,

and one share of at&T preferred.

Reuben, this is ridiculous.

There is something wrong.

He'd never part with that.

Well, like he said,

he can't take it with him.

You know,

Danny started to act strangely

yesterday.

One of the kids was teasing him

about sneaking off to see lavon,

and he got very upset

and said he didn't see her.

That would have upset me too.

I wonder

if she might know something about this.

That's when I got this telegram saying,

"my life is in danger,

"so I can never see you again.

Signed, anonymous."

Do you think Danny could be "anonymous"?

He never has been with me.

I'm going to find out

what this is all about.

Danny, open the door!

I want to talk to you!

I'm taking a nap.

Good.

At last, I get a little revenge.

I'm here too, honey.

Oh, no.

Danny?

He doesn't want to open the door.

Danny, open the door.

[Door slams]

That was the other door.

He's gone.

Danny, where are you going?

Come back here!

Danny!

He's running away from us.

Did you see the way he looked?

He was scared to death.

Well, we've got to stop him.

You take the stairs. I'll go this way.

Lavon, stay here

in case he comes back this way.

Okay.

Harry!

Hello, lavon.

What are you doing here?

The question is,

what are you doing here?

Danny's mother called me.

Oh, and you came over here

to see Danny's poor, old,

gray-haired old lady, huh?

Never thinking

that he might be here,

with his slicked-back hair

and his fancy talk.

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about Danny partridge.

I warned him

to stay away from you.

I guess now

I'm gonna have to get chauvinistic.

Chauvinistic?

Danny partridge is 10 years old.

[Laughing] Sure, and I was born yesterday.

Where is he?

I'm gonna move his nose

up into his molars.

Harry, did you see that lady

that got on the elevator

when you got off?

Don't pull that number with me.

I never seen that broad before

in my life.

That is Danny's mother.

That lady was Danny partridge's mother?

Danny partridge is 10 years old.

Oh, Harry,

what did you mean when you said

you warned him to stay away from me?

Oh...

Uh, skee and Rocco would have told me

if he was only 10.

Did you sic skee and Rocco

on Danny?

I take the fifth amendment.

You did.

How come nobody ever believes you

when you take the fifth amendment?

What a terrible misunderstanding.

We're really sorry.

Lavon says she's never gonna speak to me again.

That's why we got to find the kid.

All right.

We get the kid back,

she's got to forgive and forget, right?

Well, I hope so, skee.

It's my only chance.

I just got to get her back.

I bet she was really mad

when she found out.

Was she, boss?

We had words.

["That'll be the day" playing]

♪ When the chains around me no longer ground me ♪

♪ and my soul can sail away ♪

♪ to a better life ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ and when the silence is broken ♪

♪ and words unspoken ♪

♪ can finally have their say ♪

♪ then we'll all sing out ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ We should be together ♪

♪ like the sand and the sea ♪

♪ like the rocks in the sunshine ♪

♪ go together ♪

♪ with the grass on the summer ground ♪

♪ the leaves on the tree ♪

♪ like the sheep and the Meadow ♪

♪ go together ♪

♪ like the words and the music ♪

♪ the honey and the bee ♪

♪ like the work and the play ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ and when those feelings I've hidden ♪

♪ are no longer forbidden

♪ and our love is here to stay ♪

♪ then we'll all shine on ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ We should be together ♪

♪ like the sand and the sea ♪

♪ like the rocks in the sunshine ♪

♪ go together ♪

♪ with the grass on the summer ground ♪

♪ the leaves on the tree ♪

♪ like the sheep and the Meadow ♪

♪ go together ♪

♪ like the words and the music ♪

♪ the honey and the bee ♪

♪ like the work and the play ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪

♪ that'll be the day ♪♪

You're both under arrest.

The police made me a special deputy.

Are you gonna go peacefully?

Just tell me one thing.

I have a right to know.

Are you guys resisting arrest?

We looked all over for him, mom.

We couldn't find him.

Have you heard anything?

Only that he bought an overcoat

in a costume shop.

An overcoat?

Are you sure it was Danny?

Well, he paid the man, computed the tax,

and told him he had change coming.

That was Danny, all right.

Reuben: The kid's on the lam,

he's still counting his pennies.

Harry,

I hate you.

Even if I love you, I hate you.

I'm never gonna talk to you again,

not even to tell you to go drop dead.

I'm willing to talk to him.

If it weren't for you and your cronies,

my son wouldn't have run off,

frightened to death.

Mrs. Partridge,

this won't do any good.

Why Don't you save your voice

for the trial?

Oh, Harry.

[Knocking]

Danny!

Is that you, mom?

Uh, as one respectable citizen

to another,

I think we better split.

Chavez: Freeze!

Good boys.

The only place you are going to

is downtown with Harry.

What are you gonna do with them?

Take them to jail.

Where they belong.

Wait a minute, mom.

You see,

Rocco and skee told me...

Who?

Rocco and skee. My friends.

Your friends?

I thought they squeezed your duck.

They did,

but they explained why.

You see, underneath it all,

they're really respectable citizens.

Thanks, kid.

Very nice of you, kid.

Danny, I'm still going to press charges.

Wait a minute, mom.

I think I've got a better solution.

And now, Harry Emerson starr,

do you take lavon levine Laverne

to be your lawful wedded wife?

I-I do.

I do.

Now, by the authority vested in me,

I now pronounce you man and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

[All cheering]

Hey, wait a minute. You just kissed her.

Why are you in line again?

I'm just trying to find out

what everybody sees in it.

Aren't you going to kiss the bride?

No, sir.

I just helped her with stocks before,

and look at all the trouble

that got me into.

But you'll hurt lavon's feelings.

Better her feelings than my body.

Haven't you ever heard

of the kiss of the death?

Danny, you're being silly.

I'm not taking any chances.

I Don't want Rocco and skee after me again.

[Inaudible whisper]

Hey, what are you doing?

I didn't do anything. Honest!

A big kiss

for the little squirt.

I've been framed.

[♪♪♪]