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Easy, girl.

You got yourself caught in a trap.

Take it easy. I'll get you out of there.

Easy, girl.

Easy. That's a girl.

Now, how'd you get yourself caught in this trap?

It must hurt.

There you go.

Stay away from these traps now, you hear me?

They're beautiful when they're free.

Oh, I hate these things.

Hey, mister.

That's personal property.

So this trap must be yours.

You got that right.

I'm trapping fox.

Well, all you trapped here, mister, was a deer.

That ain't worth nothing.

Well, maybe to some folks...

but to me, all nature's creatures are worth something.

Well, if they can't make you no money...

what good are they?

Don't move, mister...

There's a big mean grizzly right behind you.

How about you just taking it easy there, mister?

This is a friend of mine.

His name's Jack.

Friend?

Why don't you put that thing down...

before somebody gets hurt, huh?

You know, that bear pelt will make you...

a good chunk of change.

Well, I'm real happy you told me that...

but there ain't enough money in the world...

for this bear pelt.

If that's how you feel, guess I'll just be moving on.

Well, Jack...

looks like civilization's creeping up on us, doesn't it?

Closer and closer.

We'll have to figure out a way so we can all live together.

Hey, dweeb. What's up?

Nothing that concerns you, Rollie.

Now that's rude.

You wouldn't be so rude...

if you knew what was good for you!

Come on. Give it back.

Give what back?

Come on. Joke's over. Give it back.

I always did love a good game of dweeb-in-the-middle.

Come on. You had your fun. Give it back.

You're right.

What a loser.

Forget you, dork.

Clearwater Café.

Hey, it's Jimmy. Is my sister there?

Sure thing, hon.

How's school?

Same old lame old thing.

What time are you gonna be home?

Late. I got a class.

Linda, I thought we were gonna see...

"Psycho Clown 3" tonight.

Oh, that's right. I forgot I have night school.

God, I can't miss another class before exams.

Well, let's just have dinner before class then.

I can't. I'll make it up.

I promise.

You know, you always say that, and you never do.

What do you want from me, Jimmy?

I'm already behind.

I don't know.

I'm just sick of being alone all the time.

I know.

But you know, if you let me get a dog...

I probably wouldn't mind so much.

Don't start.

You know we can't afford a dog.

Waitress.

People are waiting for me. I got to go.

And as that low gets near us...

we'll have a chance of some showers by tomorrow--

...sense of intensity here. Portland with the steal.

They go coast-to-coast for the easy--

In heavy trading...

the Dow Industrials close with a gain--

Hey, dweeb-zilla.

Get your knappysack back?

Wouldn't want you to miss any homework.

Ah, forget it. I enjoy climbing trees.

It gives me a splendid view...

of the friendly little burg in which I live.

Hey, sarcasm. You got funny.

I like that.

Want to hang with the a-team?

We're crashing the circus.

The circus?

Yeah. Big top, animals, clowns. You in?

Yeah. Sure. I'm in.

Come on.

Let's go.

Thanks.

Come on.

You don't got a shot.

Come on, pal.

Come on. Give it your best shot.

Come on. You got no game!

Come on. Try it.

Cotton candy.

All right, pal. Come on.

See what you can do.

Hey, you guys.

Rollie, what are you doing?

Going to the show.

You in, or are you gonna be a scaredy-dweeb?

Let's do it.

Hey, you kids! Get out of there!

Hi there, little guy.

You sure are a cute little guy.

I better go before I get busted.

What's the matter? You lonely?

I guess I can stay a little bit longer.

It's just I'm not exactly welcome here.

I did a stupid thing.

I was just trying to fit in with Rollie and his friends.

Well, hey. Do you want to play with this?

Hey! Give me that back, you little sneak.

Wait. Here.

I'll trade you.

Hold on.

Here. Try them.

They're good.

Told you.

Good, aren't they?

Careful.

He may eat you.

I was just leaving, and he grabbed my key.

Sounds like you got a problem.

It's my apartment key.

As soon as I get it, I'll leave.

Hear that, little bear? You got his apartment key.

He'll have to live in the street...

if you don't give it back.

Is this your bear?

No. I only feed him.

Circus got him from a shelter...

after his mother was killed by poachers.

He lost his parents? Poor little guy.

Want to pet him?

Sure!

What's his name?

Hasn't got one.

Aunt Molly doesn't believe in naming her animals.

That way, no one gets too attached.

He sure is a playful little guy.

Well, he won't be after living in a cage...

for a few years.

What's going on here?

And who is this child?

Jimmy Dobson, ma'am.

You, young man, are trespassing.

Tell me, Charlie, why do I spend all this money...

for security guards when there is no security?

No harm done, ma'am.

I was just showing him out.

You were supposed to have this bear ready...

for the clown parade 5 minutes ago.

I was on my way.

Some of us actually have a circus to put on, Charlie.

Muckler, get that bear.

That's Aunt Molly?

She looks friendlier on the poster.

Molly only smiles for money.

I hope I didn't get you...

in too much trouble or anything.

Don't worry about it.

You get used to it around here.

Thanks for letting me play with the bear cub.

I sure do feel sorry for him.

I'll be seeing you.

Forgetting something?

Thanks.

Linda.

Where were you?

I just went out for a walk.

Do you know what time it is?

All I did was go out for a walk.

To hang out with those dirtbags at the mall.

You know, if I had a dog, I wouldn't have to go out.

Enough with the dog!

You're grounded until further notice.

You can't ground me!

Watch me.

You know, you're not my mother...

so quit acting like her!

What's the matter, little bear?

I live in a cage. I want to be free again.

Well, that is a problem. I'm sorry you lost your mom.

Sorry you lost yours, too. You must be lonely like me.

Being lonely's for losers.

Come on, bear.

Come on, you dumb brute. I haven't got all day.

He's not cooperating. Give me that gun.

This ain't working, Aunt Molly.

Yes. I see that, but I'm not worried.

You see, I know how to break little bears.

Put him in the cage!

Well, it's time to feed the tigers.

Oh, goody.

Hey, little buddy.

Things aren't going so good, huh?

Not so hot with me, either.

I'm sorry you lost your mom.

I lost my parents, too.

They were killed by a drunk driver.

I live with my sister now, not that I ever see her.

She works all day and goes to college at night.

Sometimes I think she'd be better off without me.

So I guess we're both sort of orphans.

You know, those things...

really aren't that good for him.

So, how much longer is the circus in town?

We're here till day after tomorrow.

It's a shame he can't go back to the wilderness...

and live like a real bear again.

Yes, it is.

There's a mountain near here. He could be free there.

They'd just catch him and bring him back...

to someplace like this.

It just doesn't seem right.

No, it doesn't.

My people once lived in this valley.

It was a time when buffalo and bears like this one--

they roamed freely.

My people walked with pride.

It was a time when Mother Earth was honored...

and sacred places held powerful magic.

Magic?

There is a legend about a sacred cave...

up on your mountain.

If you enter it with a pure heart...

it is said you can pass through to another time.

Pass through to another time?

Do you believe that?

I believe there are many doors to different worlds...

if you have the vision to see them.

If you let your heart lead you, you might find that door.

Have you ever been to this cave?

My heart is no longer pure.

I've sold it out too many times.

But yours is.

I can feel it.

The good spirits watch over you.

Time to clean the elephant cages.

I'm gonna do it.

I'm gonna get you free.

I know you don't belong to me, but the way I see it...

you don't belong to them, either.

Sometimes you have to do a little wrong...

to make things right.

First we'll head off to my place...

then get some supplies.

We'll head up to the mountain.

It'll be just you and me, buddy--

headed for freedom.

Come on. Over here.

Oh, come on! Don't do that!

Here. No.

Come on.

Stop.

First we'll get some supplies...

then we'll find that cave and get out of this crazy place.

Come on.

This way.

The bear's missing.

I knew we should've made a throw rug...

out of that bear when we had the chance.

Who's gonna tell Aunt Molly the bear's missing?

Not me.

I'm not telling Aunt Molly.

Tell me what?

Hey, little guy.

We got to give you a name.

You look like a what?

Sorry, I'm saving all the flash duds for our trip.

Duds...

That's it. I'll call you Dudley!

Jimmy, I'm home.

I'm in here. I'll be right out.

You stay here, OK? Be quiet.

You're grounded. Why do you look so happy?

I got something to tell you.

Am I gonna like this?

Probably not.

I skipped school today.

You what?

Now, before you freak out, I have a really good reason.

I don't want to hear your reason. Jimmy--

What was that?

What?

That.

That's what I was trying to tell you about.

Looks like a bomb went off in here!

A dog?

You went and got a dog?

It's not a dog.

How dare you, Jimmy?

That's a bear!

You never said I couldn't get a bear.

Are you crazy?

They were mistreating him at the circus.

I don't care what they were doing.

It's going back to the circus and now!

You don't understand.

His mother was killed by poachers.

I was gonna set him free up on the mountain in this cave.

I'm calling the police...

and we're returning that thing to its rightful owner!

No! You can't!

They're just gonna lock him up again!

I bust my butt to keep you out of foster homes...

and this is what I get?

You know, you're right.

You're just better off without me.

I didn't say that, and don't you say that.

I'm just trying to do the right thing...

like Mom and Dad would have done.

Hello. I'd like to report a missing bear.

Yes, a bear.

It's not exactly missing. It's in my brother's room.

No, no. He's fine.

So's the bear.

I'm at 1712 Peachtree Drive, apartment 102.

I understand, Aunt Molly.

A young woman has reported your bear...

and animal control has been notified.

I don't think anyone can go too far with a bear.

Absolutely, ma'am.

I assure you we will prosecute the thief...

to the fullest extent of the law.

Charlie said the only way to find the cave...

is if we follow our hearts.

Think we can do that?

Do you know where he might be headed?

I shouldn't have yelled at him.

I should have listened.

Don't blame yourself. I'm sure he's all right.

Now, did he say where he might be going?

He said something about the mountain.

We'll check it out.

Are you raising him by yourself?

Don't worry.

We'll find your brother. He's gonna be OK.

Look at that little bear. Isn't that cute?

Where did you get him?

He followed me.

His mother's around here somewhere.

Isn't that really, really dangerous?

You know, you're not supposed to...

get between a mother bear and her cub.

I'll be OK.

Do you know if this is the way to the caves?

Yeah, but maybe you should leave the bear cub here...

and come back with us.

I don't think you want to tangle with its mama.

We'll be OK. Thanks anyway.

There haven't been bears up here in 20 years.

What should we do?

Roger. Go ahead.

A boy with a bear cub...

were spotted near the north rim.

Uh, we're in that vicinity now.

We'll check it out for you.

Are you sure that's the right trail?

Well, I've hiked here before, and there is a cave up there.

You know, I think we'd be better if we split up.

We'd cover a lot more ground here.

That sounds good.

Why don't you take the east path...

and Miss Dobson and I will hike up the west side.

Let's go.

Let's take a breather.

Hey, do you like applesauce?

Hey, how about some flash duds?

Flash duds?

Sorry. Only a few.

We better get moving.

Looks like we made it, Dudley.

Charlie said to listen to my heart.

Come on.

I'll make sure you're OK.

I promise. Don't worry.

Dudley...

This must be it, Dudley.

You ready?

Dudley, where are you?

I don't believe it.

It worked.

I'm Jimmy Dobson.

Charlie, one of your descendants...

told me about that cave up there.

I'm from the future.

I guess I must look pretty weird to you, huh?

Like you look weird to me.

I don't mean weird, but, like, different.

Those are Adidas.

Ah-dee-das?

Adidas.

Kobe Bryant wears them.

Ah-dee-das?

I guess you wouldn't know who Kobe Bryant is, would you?

You want me to go with you?

Come.

No offense or anything, mister, but how do I know...

you're not gonna take me back to your tribe...

and scalp me or something?

I take you to my friend, a very wise white man.

Come.

Besides...

your scalp is too small.

Hey, little fella.

We've been looking all over for you.

Where's your friend?

Let's go look in the cave.

Jimmy Dobson, are you in here?

Jimmy, it's Linda.

It's his belt.

Jimmy, where are you?

Who's your young friend?

He wandered down the mountain from the cave.

Hello, son. I'm Jeremiah.

Jimmy Dobson, sir. I came from the--

Another time.

Let me help you off.

Thanks.

You know about the caves?

Well, you're not the first one to pass through, Jimmy.

What year is it?

1841.

Now, why don't you tell me all about it?

Tell me what happened.

I met this man at the circus...

and he told me about the caves, so--

Circus?

What is circus?

It's a show under a big tent.

It has acrobats, clowns, and wild animals in cages.

So...

Cages?

A cage is a small room...

made out of bars instead of walls...

and when they lock the gate, you can't get out.

You're not free.

I don't like cages.

You're a smart man, Tukayoo.

Well, anyways, I freed a bear cub...

so he wouldn't have to...

live the rest of his life in a cage...

and when I went through the time warp...

he ran away. I got to go get him.

Slow down, Jimmy. You're going a mite fast.

Would you happen to be hungry?

I'm starved, but--

I've always found that a meal...

helps calm your nerves, makes you think straight.

But I got to get the bear.

Well, after I fix a little grub, we'll work it all out.

How about that?

Come on in.

Jimmy, where are you?

We can't do any more tonight.

But he's got to be up here.

He can't have just vanished into thin air.

We'll start again first thing in the morning.

I'm not leaving till I've searched...

every square inch of this mountain.

Listen, Linda.

We're gonna set up a base camp in the parking lot.

We're gonna resume the search at first light.

Forget it.

I'm not leaving him alone up here.

Trust me.

The best thing you can do right now...

is go home in case Jimmy shows up or calls.

If you had a little brother who was lost and alone...

what would you do?

Would you just go home and wait?

Guess I better radio down...

and tell them we're gonna continue the search.

Thank you.

What's the matter?

I thought you said you were hungry.

You're just picking at that.

Jeremiah, I don't want to hurt your feelings...

or anything, but this is probably...

the worst thing I've ever tasted.

Prairie dog stew is one of my best dishes.

Jeremiah cooks good prairie dog.

Well, I'll have you know...

that I'm famous around these parts for my stew.

Man, I got to take you to the other side...

and get you a Big Mac.

A big what?

It's a double-decker cheeseburger.

Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

I'll bring you one the next time I cross over.

You know, you just can't go back and forth like that.

Then I can't go back and bring Dudley across?

You must return before the sun sets on the second day.

What happens if I don't?

You remain here for the rest of your days.

Jimmy Dobson, are you here?

Where are you, son?

Jimmy, where are you?

Jeremiah!

Jeremiah, are you awake?

I am now.

You know, we could still go back...

and rescue the bear cub from the circus.

What do you mean "we"?

Yeah, you've never been across.

You can come back with the cub.

I'm just fine right here, son.

I can help take you across.

We find Dudley, and you bring him back here...

where he belongs.

I think the air's getting a little thin up there.

Why don't you roll over and go back to sleep?

I'll see you in the morning.

That's only Jack.

He's just saying good morning.

Some people like dogs.

I just happen to like bears.

Nice bear, Jeremiah.

He won't bite you...

that's if he knows you're my friend.

I'm Jeremiah's friend.

I think he likes me.

I think you're right.

Jack, you're gonna have to...

find something else for breakfast.

Very funny.

Go on, Jack. Find something to do.

Hey, this is great!

Jack could teach Dudley how to be a real bear.

Yeah, right.

What is that noise?

We call it heavy metal.

We call it hard on the ears.

What is this?

It's a camera. It takes pictures.

You stand by Jeremiah, and I'll take your picture.

Stand closer together.

Big smile.

What will they think of next?

Jeremiah, there's a whole nother world...

you never dreamed of out there.

I lived in a town once.

If that's civilization, I'm not impressed by it.

Are you not curious to see the future?

Are the flowers any brighter?

Is the sky any bluer?

But there's a whole bunch of other cool stuff...

going on, like...

the space shuttle, video games...

the Chicago Bears.

What in tarnation is this boy talking about?

What kind of bear is a Chicago Bear?

We're here, little fellow.

Excellent work, officer.

If you don't start paying your way soon...

you'll end up like your mother.

Tukayoo!

I am needed at the buffalo hunt.

My people must get enough food for the winter.

I must go now.

Be safe, my brother.

Thank you for everything, Tukayoo.

Thanks.

Big Mac...

Chicago Bear...

Adidas!

They're cousins.

They're a nice family.

Do you have any family?

Well, I've got Tukayoo and his people.

I've got Jack.

I've got all the animals in the forest.

It's kind of like my big family.

Maybe Dudley could be a part of that family.

That's his name? Dudley?

Jeremiah, you'll love him.

He's the cutest little guy.

Well, we got to get you back to your own time.

We got to leave now.

Getting hungry, son?

Starved.

Well, I know there's a real nice fishing hole...

right up here.

You sure know this place pretty good.

Yeah, this is like my backyard.

You know, Jimmy, when I was a boy...

I used to do nothing but dream of traveling...

so I did.

I've been places where white men have never been before.

I've traveled the high seas, floated down rivers.

I've seen foreign lands...

and met a lot of nice folks along the way...

but when I found this valley, son--

out of all the places I've traveled to...

I'd never seen anything so beautiful...

in my whole life.

I knew this was where I was gonna spend...

the rest of my life.

This was gonna be my home here.

It can still be your home. All I'm saying is...

if we take Dudley through the time warp...

he'll be safe here.

You can wait in the cave, and I'll go get him.

Why is this little bear so important to you?

I don't know. I just--

I can't stand seeing all those people...

being mean to him when he's, you know--

he's all alone.

Don't you have any folks or anybody that can help you?

My parents are dead.

I'm sorry, son.

Look at Jack.

What's wrong with him?

Looks like he found himself a berry patch...

ate one too many.

Wait.

You're just gonna leave him here?

He's a pretty big fellow.

I don't think anybody will pester him.

Well, we're here, Jimmy.

Sure wish you were coming.

You know, to tell you the truth...

I wouldn't mind taking a peak into the future.

Jeremiah, you'll see things that will blow your mind.

Blow my mind-- is that a good thing?

Yeah, definitely.

A man can breathe down there. There's no fences, no walls.

I hope this trip into the future is worth the journey.

You'll be back before you know it.

Here, I got a flashlight. I'll lead the way.

Isn't that something?

Batteries.

Well, we're here, Jeremiah.

You ready?

I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be, Jimmy.

Here. Hang on.

Jimmy, I feel like I've been turned inside out.

Jeremiah, take a look.

Where are we?

This is your valley.

It can't be, Jimmy.

Where are all the buffalo?

What happened to the open spaces?

Civilization took over.

Where did they all come from?

They must be looking for me.

This is gonna be harder than I thought.

What is that?

That's a car.

It replaced the horse and wagon.

You mean there's no more horses?

Only at the racetrack.

The racetrack?

What is that up there?

Looks like an eagle with no feathers.

That's an airplane. It's a flying machine.

Airplane.

We'll have to sneak out the back.

Come on.

It looks like you got a flat.

Well, we'd be willing to fix it...

for a ride into town.

You got it.

What is this?

Come on, I'll show you.

Where are you boys headed?

I'm not quite sure.

Anywhere in town is fine.

Well, I'm heading toward the market...

there on Main Street.

Let me ask you something.

What's that do there, turn the wheel or something?

Yep, sure does.

What are you doing with your boot there?

What are you pushing on now? What's that gadget?

Well, it makes us go faster.

This is something.

I'd like to thank you.

I've never seen more country so fast in my whole life.

Thanks a lot, mister.

You bet.

We got to make a stop at the mall first.

I've never seen a town this big...

in my whole life.

Must take an army of men a lot of time...

to build something like this.

We got to go to the mall first.

Now, that looks interesting.

But, Aunt Molly, it's horrible following the clowns.

No one thinks they're funny, and it's killing my show.

It's this bear. He's a dud.

A dud?

The little guy's the funniest thing in your act.

What do you know, flygirl?

I know that animals attract...

a whole lot more customers than clowns do.

She's right. Make it work.

Yeah, Schmuckler, make it work.

Go grease your trapeze.

And now introducing Natasha and her flying trapeze!

Now, if you'll excuse me...

I have to go wake up an audience.

Listen, little bear...

it's either gonna be you or me.

But one of us is on the way out of here.

Now when we come up here...

just step off and start walking.

It's timing.

Excuse me.

You're really gonna have to get out of the way.

Look how high this is.

Excuse me, girls.

What kind of bear is a Chicago Bear?

It plays football.

It plays what?

Football.

What's a football?

Why do you have that wire on your teeth?

What is that, barbed wire?

It's called braces.

You haven't seen them before?

Thanks.

I got to make a phone call, so you stay here, OK?

I'll be right here.

Excuse me.

Do you have a few moments for a survey?

I reckon I do.

Great.

Are you a coffee drinker?

And would you say that you drink coffee...

on a daily or a weekly basis?

Every day.

Great.

And are you loyal to a particular brand?

I'm loyal, ma'am.

Yukon Nate, now he roasts a mighty fine bean.

Must be a microroast.

Would you consider yourself very conscious...

or not at all conscious of the price?

Well, I consider it a luxury at 5 cents a pound.

5 cents?

Or a dollar for a 20-pound sack.

You know what?

You should have just said...

that you didn't want to take this survey...

instead of wasting my time.

Thanks a lot, buddy!

I called my sister...

and now I promised you a Big Mac...

so there's a guy over here I think...

that will loan me the money.

Hey, dweebinator, where you been?

People have been looking all over for you.

You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Try me.

I traveled back in time in this sacred cave...

and went back to the 1800s.

Fine, don't tell me then.

What did your friend lose, his militia?

What's the point to all this?

Kill everything that moves...

and win as many points as I can.

Points for what, food?

Food. Get this guy.

Free games.

What do you win?

I beat the machine, that's what I win.

Oh, great.

You made me spaz out. Jeez!

What do you want?

Look, I need to borrow ten bucks, OK?

Forget it.

Come on, man. I'll pay you back.

When?

Day after tomorrow.

Pay me back thirteen.

Fine.

You call him a friend, Jimmy?

No, but we got the money, didn't we?

Let's get something to eat.

All right.

This is a special moment-- your first burger.

First, you open it.

Now pick it up.

Now take a bite.

Am I right, am I right? Best burger in the world.

This is tasty.

Tastes like sarsaparilla.

So I figure if they found Dudley...

they probably took him back to the circus.

Now, Aunt Molly would make sure of that...

and, you know, you don't have to come with me...

if you don't want to.

No, I want to come with you.

There's a message.

Hey, Linda, it's me.

I'm OK. I'm sorry for putting...

you and everybody else through all this.

I'll explain everything later...

but I've got something to do first.

I'll see you soon.

I hope we're not too late.

Get in there, you little fleabag.

Who do you think you are?

That's Dudley.

I've seen tougher bears than you.

So that's Dudley.

Just get back, get back!

Well, that's sure no way, Jimmy...

to treat one of God's creatures.

Let's go.

Dudley. Hey, buddy.

We're gonna get you out of here.

Jimmy, this is locked.

Not for long.

Charlie, this is Jeremiah.

My brother.

I haven't heard my people's language spoken...

since my grandmother died.

Charlie, I know it sounds crazy...

but the cave works.

Jeremiah's from the time of your ancestors.

The boy's right.

You again?

Back to harass my bear?

We came here to save the bear.

Charlie, get those trespassers away from my animal.

Whose side are you on?

I'm on the bear's side.

Then pack up your gear. You're fired.

This is no way to treat nature's creatures, ma'am.

I own that animal...

and I'll treat it any way I see fit.

I'm urging you to have a little compassion...

in your heart for these animals.

And I urge you to take a hike.

Get the bear.

We're out of here, Jimmy.

Muckler, stop that little brat!

You're gonna have to come through me to get to that boy.

Take it easy, Charlie. I don't want no trouble.

Get in the back, quick!

Let's see how you like being locked up, huh?

I'm sorry we had to work things out this way.

You're stealing my bear and my golf cart?

No, we're not.

We're just borrowing this contraption.

Let's go.

How are we gonna get out of here now?

Easy. You pick the lock.

Here, Dudley, we better cover you up.

We don't want anyone to see you.

That cage isn't gonna hold Aunt Molly for long.

We're gonna have to get off these main streets...

before somebody sees us.

I might have been willing to overlook...

that little delinquent's crime once...

but nobody makes a fool out of Aunt Molly twice.

You been busy.

The cops and those circus freaks...

are looking all over for you guys.

So?

So, I got a place you can hide.

Around here?

Yeah. My old man's garage.

He ain't home right now. Follow me.

Hey, thanks, Rollie.

Just protecting my investment.

Guess I was wrong about that young man.

You can stay in here. I'll let you know...

when things have cooled down a little.

Thanks, man. I owe you big.

Is this where you got the bear hid?

Who said anything about a bear?

Hey, whatever, man...

but the circus lady's been asking...

about you guys and some bear.

Well, now, you haven't seen any bears, have you?

Hey, relax. I dig bears.

I'm on your side.

I got a bad feeling.

Baker 42, what's your status?

Baker 42. Still searching for Dobson and the bear.

Something just doesn't feel right.

I don't like that that Rollie kid...

said something about the circus.

Aunt Molly loves to buy people.

Give me my bear back!

I knew we couldn't trust that little snake.

Please let us keep the bear...

and we'll pay you whatever he's worth.

I'm sorry, young man...

but the bear's not for sale, so hand him over!

Jimmy, get in the cart and get out of here.

All right, clownface!

Hang on, Dudley.

He's getting away. After him!

All right, break it up.

Break it up. The party's over.

Officers...

I demand you go after him.

You can't demand anything, Aunt Molly.

But that kid stole her bear again.

It's only because Aunt Molly here...

has been mistreating that bear cub.

I noticed that myself.

I own that bear.

Certainly police procedure doesn't condone stealing.

You wouldn't be bending the rules...

for this bear now, would you?

Of course not, but I think...

before you start charging out into the street...

we should take a statement from everyone.

What?

And waste precious time?

That's police procedure...

but of course, you wouldn't want me...

to bend any rules now, would you?

I don't think Linda's quite ready...

to see you again, little guy...

so you stay here and be a good boy.

I'll be right back, OK?

Thank God you're OK. I was worried sick.

I'm sorry I worried you.

No, I'm sorry.

I've been neglecting you.

It takes so much energy just to keep afloat...

I never have any left for you.

It's OK.

I care about you more than anything...

you know that?

I know.

Officer Collins called.

Two men and a kid stole that bear again.

We didn't steal him, we freed him.

I don't believe this.

They arrested the two men. Who are they?

One is Charlie. He works at the circus.

Now, the other is Jeremiah.

I went back to the 1840s and met real Indians...

and this huge bear--

Jimmy, please.

If Jeremiah doesn't make it back to his own time...

before tomorrow sunset...

he's gonna be stuck here forever.

That's why you have to help.

You're scaring me.

I know it sounds crazy...

but we have to get Jeremiah out of jail.

Stop it!

You've been through so much today.

We're gonna talk about this in the morning. Good night.

I don't like being locked up, I'll tell you that.

Now I know how that little bear felt.

It's like your spirit is shriveling minute by minute.

How about second by second?

One does not have to live in a cage...

to know how that feels.

I reckon you're right, Charlie.

Tell me about your home.

Well, it's a lot nicer than this.

Wide-open spaces where everyone's free...

where Mother Nature rules.

Truly sounds like God's country.

It is.

My people lived here during the time of the buffalo.

One of my ancestors was a great chief.

My mother's people still speak of his great deeds.

Would you remember his name?

Yes. Tukayoo.

Tukayoo is like my brother.

I was with him just before I came through the cave.

That's incredible.

But Tukayoo is-- he's not a chief.

Not yet.

He was a wise and great man.

You know, you ought to come back with me and meet him.

That's if we ever get back.

It doesn't matter.

My heart isn't pure enough to pass through the sacred cave.

Well, I saw you free that little bear, Charlie...

sacrificed your job...

befriended that lonely little boy.

That sounds like a man with a real pure heart.

That would be something.

To go back and meet my ancestors?

That would be something.

Hey, buddy. I thought you might be lonely out here.

Brought you a midnight snack.

Jimmy, I'm out of here.

We'll go to the police station after I get off work, OK?

Dobson lives here.

Thank you, young man.

But just in case, I have another job for you.

There you are.

Jimmy, I'm sorry. You're telling the truth.

You remember Dudley.

Hello, Dudley.

This is your friend Jeremiah, isn't it?

And his bear Jack.

Then you did go back in time?

And now I have to help Jeremiah get back...

before it's too late.

Let's go bail out your friends.

Well, what about Dudley? They'll take him away.

Let's go back to the apartment...

and you wait there, and I'll come back...

with your friends, OK?

I love you, Jimmy. You're all I've got.

Let's stick together, OK?

I love you, too, sis.

All right. Come on.

Here.

Good, huh?

Jimmy Dobson, we know you're in there.

Open the door, Dobson.

Pick the lock.

Dobson.

We just missed him.

And my bear.

If you see the kid again, call me.

Great. They left someone to guard the apartment.

Now I can't get back in.

Linda's not back yet.

Looks like we'll have to make it to the cave by ourselves.

Think we can make it?

Cool.

Come on. Over here.

This way.

Here we go. Come on. Over here.

Over this way. Come on.

Hey, man, you gonna eat that?

I don't think so.

Here.

You should eat something.

I have a feeling you're gonna need your strength.

I'm just not hungry.

Have faith, Jeremiah. The day's not over yet.

I'd like to see about getting the release...

of a man you have in custody.

His name's Jeremiah.

Got a last name?

He's a big man with a beard.

Was he brought in with a Native American?

Yeah. I think his name is Charlie.

I'd like to post their bail.

I got to check their status.

Why don't you just have a seat?

How long will it take?

Hard to say. Could be a while.

Thank you.

Come on.

Is that a bear?

It's one of those Chinese guard dogs.

Wilbur!

Well, hello again, Linda.

Hi, Officer Collins.

Did you hear from Jimmy?

Yeah. He finally came home last night.

Well, that's great. Is he OK?

He was tired and hungry...

but besides that, he was OK.

So what happened to him?

Where was he?

Did he say where he'd been?

He got lost on the trail...

and before he knew it, it was dark...

so he camped out by the cave...

and then he hiked back down.

We searched that area several times, remember?

- We did? - We did.

Guess we missed him.

Where's Jimmy now?

Right now?

I'm not sure.

You don't think he knows anything...

about the disappearance of that bear, do you?

I mean...

I don't see how he would.

Well, that's good...

because he needs to be careful if he does.

Why's that?

Aunt Molly is really determined to get that bear back...

any way she can.

Tell Jimmy.

Here's your boys.

You must be the nice lady that posted our bail.

I'm Jimmy's sister Linda.

It's nice to meet you.

This is my friend Charlie Yellowhorse.

Thank you for helping us out.

We better get going. Jimmy's waiting for us.

Looks like Aunt Molly has got Rollie making sure...

we don't get to the mountain.

Here. Come on.

That's a clown from the circus.

It's over here.

It's open.

Let me get that.

He never leaves this door open.

He must have gotten away...

or that clown wouldn't be watching the place.

Good for Jimmy.

There's only one place he'd go.

Back to the mountain.

Stay here, Dudley. This could be our ride.

Stay.

Looks like your radiator's overheating.

Yeah, well...

well, fancy meeting you again.

Need any help?

I'd surely appreciate it, son.

Here.

Good. Thank you.

Well, thank you, young fella.

No problem.

Do you think you could give me and...

my dog a ride past the bridge?

Be my pleasure.

But my front seat's filled.

You'll have to ride in the back with them old melons.

That's no problem.

Thanks.

Let me just get my dog.

Hey, come on, Dudley. We got a ride.

That one of them Chinese guard dogs?

That's exactly what it is.

That's what I figured.

This is gonna be the easiest hundred bucks I ever made.

Hold on now.

Going someplace?

Get lost, Rollie.

Give it up, Jimmy.

You'll never be anything but a stupid, little dweeb.

You know what, Rollie?

You look like the dweeb from here.

All right!

We did it, Dudley.

Dobson got past me.

What do you mean, he got past you?

Is everyone but me completely incompetent?

What do you want? He had help.

Listen, kid. Just stay put until I get there.

Thank you so much. We really appreciate it.

My dog got a little wild back there.

I think you lost some of your watermelons.

Don't worry about it, son.

I was fixing to recycle them anyway.

Listen, you and your guard dog take care.

Thanks again.

That's melonhead.

Dobson hitched a ride up the mountain...

and his sister and those two guys...

just passed here.

When?

You just missed them.

You did it! You got him!

Thank God you're OK.

Aunt Molly showed up at the apartment...

and I had to make a run for it.

It's good to see you, Jeremiah.

You, too, Charlie.

You can thank your sister, Jimmy.

She's quite a little lady.

I know.

Dudley's back there. I'll go get him.

We'd better get going. That sun's dropping fast.

That's her car.

Natasha, bring the snare wire.

Got it, Aunt Molly.

How much more sunlight do you figure, Jeremiah?

Not too much, Charlie.

Better get a move on it.

I've been thinking.

About what?

About going back and meeting my ancestors.

I'm gonna go for it.

That's great, Charlie.

God loves a man with courage.

You know, I'm starting to think...

if this kid's willing to go to so much trouble...

maybe we should just let this bear go.

Don't tell me you're going soft, Muckler.

Come on, Dudley.

I know you're tired, but look.

We're almost there.

Why don't we give you a ride, Dudley?

Your little legs are just too short to keep up.

Come on.

That's a good boy. Now isn't this better?

Well, we made it, Jimmy.

We surely did.

Just in time.

Thank you, Jeremiah.

I couldn't have done this without you.

Well, you got a good heart and a powerful will, Jimmy.

You're a good boy.

I'm gonna miss you.

I wish I'd be around to watch you grow up.

You're gonna grow up to be one fine man...

that's for sure.

Thanks.

Thanks for trusting me with Dudley...

and say hi to Tukayoo for me.

It's your pure heart and strength...

that brought me here...

and back to meet my people.

Thank you.

I'm especially gonna miss you, little guy.

You be a good bear.

Grow up to be big, strong, brave, free.

Jack will teach you everything you need to know.

You'll be OK.

I'm gonna miss you.

Come on. Don't get all mushy on me.

It's time they go, Jimmy.

You're the best friend I ever had, Dudley.

Don't you worry about Dudley.

I'll take good care of him.

There they are!

Give me my bear back!

Get Dudley to the cave.

Natasha, go get the cops.

You hold them off as long as you can, Jimmy.

Let go!

You two will never stop us!

You leave him alone, you bully!

Come on! They're getting away!

Jimmy, we didn't stop them.

Hopefully, we delayed them long enough.

Put your hand on my shoulder.

I hope this thing works for me.

Here we go.

Stop!

Muckler, get my bear.

I'm sorry, but this little guy is going with us.

Now let it go.

Stop. You're hurting him.

I don't care if you get that bear out in pieces.

He's not going with them.

But, Aunt Molly, it's--

No buts!

Please, Muckler. Don't hurt him.

Muckler, what are you doing?

Maybe the little guy should be free.

You're a good man, Muckler.

Oh, boy, are you gonna be sorry for that.

You know...

maybe that bear isn't the only one...

who needs his freedom.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means I quit.

Nobody quits on me.

Muckler, come back here!

You did it, Jimmy. You saved Dudley.

I just hope he gets to live a good life.

Come on. Let's go home.

You know what? First thing tomorrow...

we're gonna get you a dog.

Really? You mean it?

You bet I do, and I promise, we're gonna go...

on a camping trip this summer.

That would be awesome.

Maybe we'll go up to Round Lake...

where Mom and Dad used to take us.

Yeah. We should get a dog that likes water.

I hear those Chinese guard dogs are nice.

Me, too.

Wait till you see this.

God, it's good to be home.

Well, here's our valley, Charlie.

Thank you, Jeremiah.

I think I'm gonna like it here.

I think Dudley is gonna like it here, too.

There you go, son.

Go on.