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Would you mind telling me what we're doing here?

It's our assignment.

We're going to work here.

Oh, great, cleaning up after a bunch of dogs.

You call that angel work?

[thunder]

So do I. So do I. That's why dogs are all man's best friend.

Come on, boy.

Jake?

Jake?

Jenny?

Jake?

Jenny, dinner, honey.

But I can't find Jake.

Well, he's probably around here somewhere.

We'll find him after dinner.

But I have to find him.

Hey, hey, hold it.

Come on, you don't want to be chasing that little dog.

Come on, now stop growling.

OK.

You know that Mom and I have been trying for a long time

to have another baby.

Mom's pregnant?

Now, hold on, who's telling this story?

Remember when we learned how babies were made?

Yeah, the little fishies swim with all their might

to the egg inside the mommy.

That's right.

And out of those fishies, only one gets there.

Right.

I bet I know what happens to all the rest of those fishies.

They get stepped on.

Well, Jenny, Mom doesn't have any more of those eggs,

so we've taken one of Daddy's little fishies

and put it with someone else's egg.

That sounds weird.

I know.

It's called a surrogate mother.

Little guy over there, he's in a whole lot of pain, isn't he?

Alex.

He's been in several foster homes.

Hasn't worked out.

He won't let anyone get through to him.

He won't be touched, and he won't touch.

Pop.

Pop.

I love you, Pop

He loves you too, son.

I'm sorry, Alex.

Don't be sorry.

I know Miss Holly doesn't allow dogs upstairs,

so I'll just get my shoes on and I'll be right down.

You know, Mark was right.

There's probably a lot--

it wasn't their dog in the first place.

You know, I was worried about nothing.

There's probably a lot, a million

dogs, that look like my dog.

You know, he was probably more scared than I was.

You know, he's all I got.

Alex, there was nothing I could do.

Get out.

Get out!

Get out of here.

But I don't want Jake to love your friend

more than he loves me.

I think Jake has got enough love for the both of you.

Jenny, it's like I told you about Mom and Dad.

Pretty soon, you're going to have a new brother.

They're going to love him, but not anymore than they love you.

And you think Jake might be happy

again if he saw your friend?

He just might.

OK, he can come.

Go get them, son.

How's it going, Alex?

Hey, I got to talk to you.

Saw your pup today.

He really misses you.

He won't play, he won't do anything.

I was talking to the little girl who owns him, Jenny.

She's a real nice girl and she's worried.

I told her about you and Jake, that's his name,

by the way, Jake.

Anyway, she wondered if you might not come by and try

to cheer him up a little bit.

What do you say?

I don't want to see him.

He's not my dog.

Besides, I don't miss him.

Well, maybe not, but he misses you.

Just thought you might want to come out and help a friend.

He is your friend.

He's her friend.

I told you, I don't want to see him.

OK.

I can't say I blame you.

He's not much fun to be around.

He won't play.

He won't go for walks.

Just lies there and cries.

Probably wouldn't have done any good anyway.

I'll see you.

Mr. Smith.

Yeah, Alex.

I'll go one time, but just one.

That's all.

OK, Alex.

Pick you up 3 o'clock tomorrow.

I'm going to see you again.

There he is.

There he is.

Dog.

Dog.

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Hey, we better go up to the house,

tell the Raines we're here.

- Mr. Smith? - Right.

Mr. Raines?

This is a friend of mine, Mark Gordon.

How are you?

Mr. Gordon.

My son Paul, my daughter-in-law Michelle.

Hello.

Pleased to meet you.

Where's that boy?

Well, he saw the dog as we were driving up.

He couldn't wait.

I sure hope he's going to be the cure.

No doubt about it from what I saw.

Well, let's go take a look.

We appreciate this.

Jenny's really been down in the dumps.

I think it's a combination of her dog and a little jealousy.

She's about to have a new baby brother.

Oh, they can get worried, I know.

When's the baby due?

In a little over four months.

You don't even look pregnant.

Well, actually, I'm not, Mr. Gordon.

It's a surrogate mother.

Well, there they are.

You were right as rain, Mr. Gordon.

Jenny, how's Jake?

Great.

Watch.

Come on, Jake.

Come on, Jake.

Looks like they're going to be playing for a while.

Why don't we go back up to the house

and get something cold to drink.

Sounds good to me.

You know, most people don't realize

that coyotes love avocados.

You ride into the grove around sunrise

and every coyote you see heading back to his den

will have an avocado in his mouth.

I'll be darned.

Would you care for more ice tea, Mr. Raines?

Anybody?

None for me, thank you.

That's fine, Jason.

Thank you.

Very good, sir.

Can Alex come back tomorrow, please?

Jenny, introduce us to your friend, please?

Oh, yeah, this is Alex.

Can he come back tomorrow?

Well, does Alex want to come back tomorrow?

Sure he does.

Don't you, Alex?

Well, it's fine with us.

Mr. Smith?

Oh, I'll have to check with myself the group care home,

but I'm sure there'll be no problem.

Oh, good.

Grandpa, can Alex stay a little longer?

Jenny, why do you always ask your grandfather?

You know why.

He always says yes.

Thanks for putting me on the spot.

All right, just a little bit longer.

Yeah.

Looks to me like Jenny's got herself a new friend.

Well, I bet that little Alex will really sleep tonight.

He was exhausted, that's for sure.

He sure is a beautiful little kid, isn't he?

Oh, he sure is.

Hey, Jonathon?

Hm?

How do you feel about this surrogate business?

I don't know.

I mean, I can understand people wanting children.

Oh, yeah, so can I. I don't know.

It just doesn't seem right somehow.

You know, there's a reason for everything in nature.

Maybe there's a reason why some people can't have children.

What do you mean?

You heard what Miss Holly said.

There are thousands of children who

don't have parents because people want to adopt babies.

When nature is saying to them, hey, hey, there

are kids here right now who need you, you should be taking them.

You know, a sweet kid like Alex.

It just doesn't seem right.

Well, good night.

[honking]

Look it.

Look at what Mr. Raines gave me.

My very own glove, just like the big leaguers.

That's really something.

You thanked him, I hope.

About 50 times.

Can Alex come by on Friday?

We're going to make homemade ice cream.

Sure, no problem.

Hey, where's my invite?

You're more than welcome.

Hey, he's going to take you up on that, believe me.

Let's go, Alex.

Thanks.

See you Friday.

See you Friday.

Mr. Raines, telephone, sir.

Thank you, Jason.

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

Yes, doctor.

Where?

I see.

Is it serious?

What is it?

Is it Lorraine?

Certainly.

No. No.

No.

We'll come down there.

We'll meet you there.

What is it?

Just take it easy.

Lorraine is spotting a little, and he's

checked her into the hospital.

Oh my God.

Don't jump to conclusions.

I told them we'd come down.

I'm going to tell Dad.

Jenny, you stay with your grandpa.

Yes.

All right.

Saturday would be fine.

Oh, I'd say about 2 o'clock.

All right.

We'll see you then.

Bye bye.

Look at what Mr. Raines gave me.

It's just like the big leaguers.

That is a terrific glove.

Yeah, I can catch good with it.

Alex, I've got some news.

You've been doing so very well lately.

Everyone feels you're really ready for a new foster home.

I talked to Mr. Bergen, and he's placing you with a very

nice couple, the Turners.

They already have a foster child, a boy, a year older

than you.

You're going to have somebody to play catch with.

How does that sound to you?

What about Jenny?

Will I be able to go to Jenny's?

We'll see what we can do.

I'm sure you'll be able to visit sometimes.

When do I have to leave?

This Saturday.

Alex, we'll see you Friday, buddy.

It's not easy for them at first.

Strangers, strange surroundings.

But I think he's going to be fine this time,

and we need the room here for the more troubled youngsters.

Yeah.

We'll see you Friday.

Bye.

Bye.

Any idea what the next assignment is?

We haven't finished with this one yet.

Far as I can see, by Friday, this one's done.

And Lil's got all the volunteers she needs, enough donations

for a new dog mobile.

Alex is ready for a new foster home.

Come on, it's over.

Well, like you always say, Mark.

It's not over till the fat lady sings.

She lost the baby.

Oh, no.

I'm sorry, son.

Talk to you in the morning, OK, Dad?

[honking]

I guess I got to go.

Do you think I could say goodbye to your folks?

I mean, I don't know when I'll ever see them again.

I don't know.

Mom's been in bed all day.

You can try though.

Come on.

Daddy?

Can Alex come in for a minute?

Not now, Jenny.

But he's leaving and he might not come back.

He just wanted to say goodbye.

Jenny?

It's all right.

OK, just for a minute.

Come on, it's OK.

Jenny told me what happened.

I'm real sorry.

Thank you, Alex.

What's this we hear about not seeing you again?

I'm going to a new foster home,

so I don't know when I'll ever see you again.

But I just wanted to thank you for everything.

We'll see each other.

Do you have our phone number?

Yeah.

Well, you be sure and call us.

Tell us how you're doing.

I will.

Well, I guess I got to go.

I'll never forget you, and I'll keep

praying that you have that little boy

that you've always wanted.

I'll miss you.

Miss you, too.

You be good.

Alex?

Take Jake with you.

What?

You're going to a strange place.

You're going to need a friend.

No, no, wait a minute, Jenny.

I don't know if they'll let him keep a dog there.

They'll let me, Mr. Gordon.

They have to let me.

Alex?

Please, Mr. Gordon?

Please?

All right.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Come on, Jake.

Come on.

Come on, Jake.

Miss Holly. Miss Holly.

Alex, what's wrong?

Oh, there's nothing wrong.

Look it.

Jenny gave me her dog to keep for my very own.

Oh, Alex.

Well, we're going to have to find out if it's

all right with the Turners.

Oh, it will be.

They're going to love Jake.

He's smart and he's housebroken.

He's the best dog.

Well, I'm sure he's all those things,

but I'll still have to call.

Let's do it right now.

It'll be all right.

You'll see.

All right.

Let's go inside.

Oh, it'll be all right.

I know it.

No answer.

Why don't I take Jake back to the kennel

till you get a hold of them?

No, please, let him stay here.

I know it's going to be all right.

See, he wants to stay with me.

Please?

He wants to sleep with me.

Please?

All right, but remember, Alex, we don't know for sure.

Come on, Jake.

We gotta tell the kids.

You think it's going to be all right?

God only knows.

If it's not, it's going to break his heart.

Probably shouldn't have let him take

the dog in the first place.

I saw his face, I just couldn't.

I know.

All we can do now is pray.

I'll see you tomorrow.

OK.

He's the smartest dog in the world.

He is not.

Lassie is.

Baloney.

Benji's smart too.

Is not.

Is too.

There was a lady on TV that had a dog that talked.

That's dumb.

She did.

I saw it.

You did not.

Did, too.

OK, everybody, Cosby's on.

Miss Holly, can I bring Jake down?

In a minute.

I just talked to the Turners.

It's all right if I keep Jake, isn't it?

Alex, they're really nice people,

and they said they'd love to have the dog, but they can't.

What do you mean?

Well, they live in a building that doesn't allow pets.

They feel really bad, but there's nothing they can do.

I'm so sorry, Alex.

We'll have to take him back to Jenny's tomorrow

on the way to the Turners.

Hey, you're going to see Jake again.

I'm sure you're going to be able to visit him.

It's not the same.

He wanted to be my dog.

I shouldn't have loved him.

You want to bring Jake downstairs?

No, we'll stay up here.

OK.

There's a pool in the building where the Turners live.

That should be fun.

Alex, I know how you feel, but you have to remember

it's not the Turners' fault.

I know.

I have to go to the bathroom.

I'll stop at the next station.

Thanks.

Come on, Jake.

Come on, Jake.

Come on, Jake, hurry, come on.

Alex?

Alex?

Alex?

Do you have a key to the men's room?

There's a ladies room back there, ma'am.

I know that.

A little boy's in there, and I'm worried about him.

Did you knock?

Yes.

Look, if you can't get up and open the door,

just give me the key, please?

All right, take it easy.

Kid's probably got diarrhea or something.

Thank you.

Alex?

Oh my God.

Where's your phone?

There's a pay phone in the office.

I know, boy.

I'm thirsty, too, but we've got to find some water,

and then we'll be OK.

We'll be OK.

Come on.

Here you go.

You better call Miss Holly before we go.

Yeah, I know.

I've been putting it off as long as I can.

No news is good news, if you know what I mean?

Mark?

Telephone.

It's Miss Holly.

Keep your fingers crossed.

There on the desk.

Hello?

Yeah.

Oh, no.

Well, listen, we'll do everything we can.

Yeah, so do I. We'll be in touch.

Alex ran off with the dog.

They wouldn't let him keep it.

Oh.

Poor kid.

Miss Holly called the police.

Jonathon, where would he go?

Who knows?

Why is the boss letting this happen?

What boss?

What are you talking about?

It's not important, Lil.

Mark, let's go.

You got something?

I'm not sure.

Lil, if we get any calls, we'll be over at the Raines place.

Come on.

All right.

Poor little kid.

Come on, boy.

We can't stop now.

It's getting hotter.

We have to find water.

Come on.

Come on, Jake.

You can't stay here.

You'll die.

Come on, boy.

I'll get you help, Jake.

I'll get you help.

That's everything, sir.

Thank you, Jason.

Have a good trip.

Thank you, we will.

You know, this trip is going to do Michelle a world of good.

I hope so.

It will.

No phones.

No one saying how sorry they are.

By the time we get back, she'll be ready to try again.

Yeah, I suppose.

What's that mean?

I don't know.

Just begin to wonder if it was ever meant to be.

You all set?

Yeah.

All right, Grand Canyon, here we come.

Jenny!

Jenny!

Jenny.

Jenny!

Jenny!

How about some music?

Sounds good.

Mr. Raines, you haven't seen Alex, have you?

Alex? No, why?

What's going on?

They wouldn't let him keep the dog.

He ran off with him.

Jenny!

Alex.

Alex.

Hey, you got any water in the car?

I got some sodas.

We have to get Jake.

He's going to die.

He was too heavy.

I couldn't carry him.

All right, just take it easy.

I can't.

We have to get him.

Please, don't let him die.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Here, now drink it slow.

Not too much at first.

Take it easy.

We have to get him.

He's on the hill. I'll show you.

Look, I know where he is. He's going to be all right.

I'll get him.

Look, why don't you take him up to the house.

Better call the doc, have him take a look at him.

I got it.

All right, let's go.

You better call Lil and tell her to get over here.

We don't know how bad off this dog is.

Come on.

Oh, it's all my fault. If he dies, it's all my fault.

I notified the police he's safe.

How is he?

Well, he's dead tired and still dehydrated.

Just let him keep sipping fluids, but he'll be OK.

He can go home in the morning.

I better call Miss Holly.

You can use the phone in my bedroom.

He keeps asking about the dog.

How is he doing?

Well, he's downstairs with Lil.

I'll check on him.

Can we see him?

Sure.

Just make sure he gets some rest.

Alex?

Jake.

How's Jake?

Lil's with him.

It's all my fault if he dies.

It's always my fault.

No, it isn't.

Yes, it is.

Every time I love someone, something bad happens.

It's me.

I'm bad.

No, Alex, you're not.

You are a wonderful boy.

No, I'm not.

That's why my mother left me.

It was all my fault.

Alex, a friend here wants to see you.

Jake.

You're all right, boy.

You're all right.

Good boy.

Oh, yeah.

You're back.

Hey, why don't we let him rest.

I think he'll be all right now.

I think I'll stay with him for a while.

Can I stay, too?

Sure.

Poor kid.

Why does he blame himself?

Kids blame themselves for so much, divorce, death.

In Alex's case, it's even worse.

His own mother deserted him and his father blamed him.

A sweet kid like that.

I mean, I can't believe that he can't find a home or a family.

People want babies, Mr. Raines.

I'll tell Lil the pup's staying tonight.

He's doing a lot better.

He ate all the soup.

Where's Jonathan and Mark?

With Alex.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing.

There is.

What is it?

Oh, I don't know.

The boy, I suppose.

You just never really think about what it's like for them

out there.

All those children.

Do you want some coffee?

Yeah.

Oh.

Not done yet.

I always do that.

Did you ever wonder if it was meant to be?

What?

The baby.

Losing the baby.

I mean, did you ever think that maybe

it just wasn't supposed to be?

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about Alex.

I mean, what a boy.

He's got so much love.

What the hell's so special about my genes anyway?

I'm going to miss him.

So am I.

Then why do we have to?

Do you mean it?

What about you?

We were just leaving.

Better stick around for a bit.

Grandpa, you want to come down the boy's room?

Alex, we want to talk to you.

You like it here, don't you?

Sure.

And you're going to miss us?

Yeah, I'm going to miss you.

Well, we're going to miss you, too, and you we want to.

How would you like to stay with us and be our son?

You mean it?

You bet, we do.

What do you say, son?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yes.

Well, Kemosabe, it all worked out all right.

Yeah.

Yeah, at least for Alex.

Thanks to Jake.

Now I know why they call him man's best friend.

It seems kind of strange, doesn't it?

What?

You'd think man's best friend would be man.

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