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We should have waited for Eric.

I'm no good at this, Annie.

You'll be fine, Colonel.

Julie is going to need all our support.

And Eric will meet us as soon as he can.

Yeah, Colonel, chill out.

How do you think I feel?

She's my sister, and we never even met.

I'm the one who should be nervous.

That's true. Why aren't you?

I don't rattle.

Colonel, from what I hear,

my new sister has been through a really tough time.

You were there for me when I needed you, and I'm adopted.

Shouldn't it work the same way for your natural kids, too?

You're pretty sharp for a civilian.

I've got the best teacher in the entire Marine Corps.

Well...

What's taking so long?

Let's get your sister...

uh, our daughter, and get home, hmm?

Here she comes.

Good-bye, Julie.

You look great, Jules.

Oh, thanks, sport.

We're so proud of you.

Where's Eric?

Oh, he had an emergency,

but he'll meet us at home later.

They really came?

I told you that they'd come.

I'm still terrified of my parents.

They're a lot better since George.

Then that makes me terrified of George, too.

Don't be.

Come on.

Hello, Julie.

Hello, Mom.

Hello, Julie.

Hello, Colonel.

Well, you, uh, feeling all right?

Okay.

I mean, a little shaky, but I'm okay.

Yes, I... I see.

Hey, sis, I'm George, your new brother.

You know what that means?

Uh... no.

That means I'm going to look out for you

and you're going to be fine

because we Camdens watch each other's backs.

I'll remember that.

The building fund thanks you.

A little advice:

Don't hustle the chief of police when he gets here.

What's the big meeting about, anyway?

Well, Josh wants me to help him re-acclimate Will Grayson.

You remember him?

Yeah... the undercover cop that busted the Marillo family?

Yeah.

A lot of people think he got bumped off.

What was that, about ten years ago?

Yeah, he had to leave the country

and live under a different name.

But Marillo died in prison last month,

so I guess Grayson figured it was safe to come back.

Still working on the, uh, building fund, huh?

Oh, yeah.

Say hello to Will Grayson.

Will, Reverend Camden...

Hi, Will.

And Eddie King.

Detective Grayson, it's an honor.

I'll get you guys a drink, on the house.

And, uh, don't shoot with the Reverend.

He's a hustler.

Come on over here.

You know, I'd like to help out any way I can.

Maybe make some calls about jobs?

Oh, thank you.

I'm going to go back on the force, though.

It's what I do best, and I think I'm still needed.

You're a brave man, Will.

Well, I don't know about that.

I do know my first priority is to try and find my kid.

You have a kid?

My wife died in childbirth,

and I had to give my son up for adoption when I testified.

Well, I know some people

who might be able to help you track him down.

He'd be about ten now.

Where'd you place him?

Kensington Home for Children.

Huh...

What's his name?

George.

♪ 7th Heaven ♪

♪ When I see their happy faces ♪

♪ Smiling back at me ♪

♪ 7th Heaven ♪

♪ I know there's no greater feeling ♪

♪ Than the love of family ♪

♪ Where can you go ♪

♪ When the world don't treat you right? ♪

♪ The answer is home ♪

♪ That's the one place that you'll find ♪

♪ 7th Heaven ♪

♪ Mmm, 7th Heaven... ♪

♪ 7th Heaven. ♪

Come on, you're exaggerating.

The Colonel and Grandma

are not like regular people.

We're just trying to prepare you.

What's going on?

We're trying to coach Jimmy

for when he meets Grandma and the Colonel.

Why? They're going to tear him to shreds no matter what you do.

Oh, come on.

You want a sample of what

the Colonel is going to do to you?

Mary, you be Grandma.

Cool!

So you're the insect dating my granddaughter?

Well, well, well...

I can't say I'm impressed with her taste.

Hey! MARY: Hay?

Hay is for horses.

Are you a farmer, Mr. Moon?

Uh... no.

Well, then don't speak like one.

Who am I, son?

Lucy's grandfather?

I'm Colonel John Camden

of the United States Marine Corps.

That's him exactly.

You're quiet.

We don't trust quiet boys.

Quiet boys are shifty.

I bet Mr. Moon here is very shifty.

Yes, very, very shifty, Ruth.

Yes.

No chance you're exaggerating this guy a little bit.

Fine, don't believe us.

Laugh while you can... ha, ha.

Hmm.

Maybe you should come back tomorrow

when they're rested.

Whatever.

Hi.

May we come in?

Sure.

I was just unpacking.

Looks like it could get a little tight in here.

Are you going to have some breathing space?

Oh, it'll be fine.

I figure it'll be fun.

I'm used to sharing my space.

You know, Halpern House was pretty small,

so we were always doubled up.

Well, we were wondering if you had made any plans

about what you're going to do now.

I just got out today, Colonel.

Oh, well, I realize that, of course, but I mean

you can't live here at your brother's indefinitely.

I wasn't planning to.

No, of course not.

What we wanted to suggest

is that you might want to go back East with us.

You know, just until you get your sea legs.

There's plenty of room.

We'd hardly know you're there.

I remember.

What?

Thank you.

I mean, I really appreciate the thought.

Well, I'd best let you

get on with your unpacking.

I'm glad you're better, dear.

Well, we'll see you at dinner.

Thanks, Mom.

Thanks.

What?

You know, I'm your uncle now.

In theory.

You want to start calling me...

"Uncle George"?

No.

You're younger than me.

I'm still your uncle.

It's a matter of respect.

Okay...

as soon as I respect you, I'll call you "Uncle George."

Don't hold your breath.

Fine.

Good.

I read that one already.

The Human Torch gets his powers back.

You could bite him if you want.

So, Julie and Mom and I didn't really care,

but the Colonel said it wouldn't be a trip to Disneyland

unless he took our picture with Mickey Mouse.

So now the guy in the Mickey suit says he's on a break.

Well, that's all it takes for the Colonel.

He starts giving this giant mouse

a "What kind of soldier are you?" lecture,

and Mickey's standing there and he's listening

and you can't tell what he's thinking

because he's got that huge grin pasted on his mask.

All of a sudden he says,

"Hey, Patton, you're starting to bug me"

and shoves the Colonel!

Ooh...

Well...

the next thing you know,

it's World War III out there

with the Colonel and Mickey Mouse

standing toe to toe, trading punches.

So, who won?

Who do you think won in a fight

between the Colonel and a cartoon character?

Yeah, it wasn't pretty.

There were ears and giant buttons

from Main Street to Adventureland.

Yeah, but let me tell you something,

that Disney really knew how to train his people,

because that big mouse was no pushover.

Hey, George, maybe for your birthday

the Colonel will take you to Magic Mountain

and slap Bugs Bunny around for you.

I've been building something for you and George, Colonel.

It's a boat.

I'm building you and George a little fishing boat

so you can tool around that lake near your house.

Well, Annie, that sounds absolutely top notch.

Any chance of George and me having a look-see?

Come on.

This thing is so cool.

It's a kit that I ordered from the hardware store

that you build practically from scratch.

It's called "The Ahab Schooner."

You know...

Come on.

Can I go watch them

watch Mommy show her boat?

Sure.

Oh... come on, kids, let's all go.

That was smooth.

Yeah, well, you know...

I kind of thought you might want to talk.

How you doing?

I'm okay.

Yeah.

It's hard.

I can't say I don't think about drinking,

and seeing the Colonel and Mom...

has made me feel a little extra thirsty.

But I can do it.

I know.

Thank you.

I love you, big brother.

I love you, too, sis.

Eric, is something wrong?

Yeah.

It's about George.

It's a work in progress.

Oh, oh, I see.

I thought Ahab Schooner was the brand name,

but this is the original boat.

Having trouble picking a color, Ma?

I think it's...

cute.

Me, too.

You guys should dress as Gilligan and the Skipper

when you set sail, because this puppy is going down.

Oh, come on, you kids.

Your mother worked so hard

to make...

make this thing...

I'm so sorry, Annie.

It's so...

it's so funny.

Can we laugh?

No, no.

You know, I had a young corporal

who was my driver in the Korean War,

and he made this kind of funny-looking shell out of scrap metal

and he bolted it to the top of my jeep,

and everybody in G Company

laughed about my funny-looking jeep.

But one night there was an air strike.

Communications were down

and G Company camp took a merciless beating,

but, you know, that corporal and I

came out without a scratch.

And you know why?

I... I have a hunch.

That's right... because we were in that funny-looking jeep.

Now, Annie, George and I will be proud

to sail in this... fine piece of craftsmanship.

Thank you, Colonel.

Isn't that right, son?

Affirmative.

What a suck-up.

What, Grandma?

I'm sorry... Annie.

It's so funny.

I'm really glad we came here.

So am I, son.

Think you'll go back

and be school principal again, Aunt Julie?

Oh, I don't know, Luce.

First, I probably should decide where I'm going to live.

What happened to your apartment in New York?

Oh, I had to give up the apartment

when I went into Halpern House.

Why don't you stay here and live with us?

Oh, sweetie, I think your mom and dad

have enough people living in this house.

Besides, I'm a grown-up

and grown-ups should have their own homes.

I think you should at least move near us.

I might.

But I don't want to talk about me.

Hey, Mary, how's the hook shot?

Season high-scorer, so far.

All right!

And the love life?

Goose egg.

Oh.

It'll change.

Luce, how's Jimmy Moon?

I'm introducing him to the Colonel tomorrow.

Uh-oh.

When I was your age,

he scared off all my boyfriends.

Is that why you don't like the Colonel?

Oh, it's not that I don't like him,

it's just...

Well, we don't have much to say to each other.

Maybe you should give him a chance.

He didn't use to like any of us

except for Mom and Mary.

He's different since George.

Yeah, George turned him and Grandma nice.

So I hear.

What's wrong?

Don't you like George?

Oh, I like him very much.

I'd also like

a good night's sleep, okay?

Okay?

Good night, ladies.

Good night, Aunt Julie.

Something's up.

I know.

Shh.

I hate to see a handsome man looking so glum.

What's wrong?

Julie... seems like she hates me.

Well, she doesn't.

Give her time.

She's frightened.

Of me?

Of herself, I think.

She's lost everything.

The idea of starting over must be terrifying.

Yeah, she seems so weak.

She's a Camden... She'll regroup, you'll see.

Come on, come to bed.

All rightie.

Ah.

There.

You really think she'll be all right?

Well... we have to hope.

Yeah, I suppose.

Did you see the way George lit up

when they were telling those stories at dinner?

He's so proud.

Oh, he is really something, that boy.

Well, why not?

He's a Camden, too.

Yeah!

Just... you know, can you just move a little?

Okay, yeah, yeah.

Eric!

Oh, I'm sorry...

Ow!

We got to come up with a better arrangement

when we give up our room.

I saw this thing in a catalog.

It's a collapsible king-sized bed.

You assemble it.

Oh, swell, another yard destruction project.

Your father and George loved the boat.

I know, I'm sorry.

Annie, I...

We got trouble.

Julie?

No.

It's Will Grayson.

He has a son.

He put him up for adoption to protect the kid,

and now he wants him back, and legally he can get him.

Well, the man sacrificed a lot for a good cause.

He deserves all the help we can give him.

The kid was adopted just a few months ago.

Oh, no.

Eric, no.

Yeah.

Will Grayson's son was adopted in February

by Colonel and Mrs. John Camden.

Just be nice.

Stop worrying.

They're just grandparents.

Hi, Grandma, Colonel.

This is Jimmy Moon, my, uh... boyfriend.

Hi, there.

I... I've heard a lot about you.

And we about you, Mr. Moon.

So Lucy says you were both in the service.

I bet you've got a lot of interesting stories, huh?

All right, let's can the Spam and cut to the chase.

So you're the insect dating my granddaughter?

Well, well, well.

I can't say I'm impressed with her taste.

Hey!

Hay is for horses.

Are you a farmer, Mr. Moon?

Um... no.

Well, then, don't speak like one.

Who am I, son?

Lucy's grandfather?

I'm Colonel John Camden, United States Marine Corps.

Oh, no.

You're quiet, and we don't trust quiet boys.

Quiet boys are shifty.

I'll bet Mr. Moon is very shifty.

Oh, very, very shifty.

Wipe that shifty smile off your face.

Y-yes, sir.

Mr. Moon, dismissed!

Oh, boy... oh, boy, that was fun.

Well, I told you it would be,

but I hope we weren't too hard on him.

What's got you two so tickled?

Oh, we were just having fun with Lucy and her boyfriend.

Mr. Moon.

Well, I hate to ruin the moment, but I need to talk to you.

It's kind of serious.

What's wrong, Eric?

Let's go into the study, okay?

You okay?

Your grandfather...

He's not a man, he's a force of nature.

It was like being sucked

into one of those funnel cloud vortexes in Twister.

Why didn't you warn me?

I wasn't properly warned.

I did warn you.

Matt and Mary even showed you.

You're right.

I fell victim to my own arrogance.

Son, you look about as jittery

as a flea on a cannonball.

Why don't you just say what you have to say?

I've got some bad news.

It's Julie, isn't it?

Oh, I knew it... She's still drinking.

That girl is just not strong.

It's not about Julie.

It's... it's about George.

George?

That boy doesn't have a worry in this world.

Look...

um...

George's father isn't dead.

He's alive and he wants George back.

But the agency told us his parents were dead.

His mother is.

His father's alive.

He's a police detective,

and he testified against a criminal organization.

He had to leave the country.

George was put in the children's home to protect his life.

The man made a choice... He has to bear the consequences.

We don't owe him our little boy.

We've got to fight for him.

Look, Mom, I'm not happy about this,

but... George's father wants him back.

Legally, he has a right to see him,

and if he wants, he can get custody.

Eric, we have never, never asked you for help,

but you can't let this man take George.

Help us, please.

Mom...

Dad, I can't.

It's out of my hands. I'm sorry.

So you would take the side of a stranger against your family?

It's not about sides.

I know how painful this is,

but is Will Grayson so different from Julie?

These... these are good people

trying to start their lives over.

Oh, just good people?

Well, we'll just get a good lawyer and sue for custody.

And you'll lose.

Do you know what it took

for your father to ask you for help?

There's nothing I can do.

Do you think this man should take George?

If he wants him and if George wants to go, yes.

Oh!

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Oh...

It's just we're...

it's just that we're helpless.

We don't...

we... we...

we don't know how to be helpless.

Oh, forgive me, forgive us.

She popped you a good one, huh?

Yeah, she sure did.

I was going to tell you after I told them.

I guess me being a sneak

saved you from having to say it twice.

I don't know what to say, George.

Except... I think you need to meet him.

Whatever you say, Eric.

I'll set it up.

He's a good man.

So's the Colonel.

I've lost my way on this one, Lord.

Oh, God, please help me.

George, your mother and I want you to know

we're not going to give you up, not without a fight.

That's right.

You're a member of our family

no matter what anybody says.

Nothing will ever change that.

It's time to go, George.

Okay.

Now, remember,

you're just going to meet him.

You're not going off with this fellow.

That's right; it's just a courtesy.

You ready?

Yeah, I guess.

Bye, Uncle George.

What if I hate this guy?

I don't think you will

unless you're trying to.

Your father's a brave, decent man, George.

Most people wouldn't have the guts to do what he did.

He doesn't even know me.

Well, you've got to give him a chance.

Hi, Reverend.

Hi, Will.

Uh...

Will, I'd like you to meet George.

Hi, George.

I don't think I've ever been so happy

to meet somebody in my whole life.

I'm sorry for the trouble that I've caused.

I know that... you've been uprooted an awful lot,

and I'd like to try and make it up to you if I can.

I knew this deal with the Camdens wouldn't last.

So when am I supposed to start living with you?

Well, I'd like to help make this transition

as easy as possible for you.

I thought we could hang out a bit

and kind of get to know each other.

I know what it's like to be torn apart

from the people that you love.

It's not that big a deal.

I've learned not to get attached to people.

If we're going to get to know each other,

let's just get going.

I'll wait for you outside.

All right.

See you around, Eric.

Wow.

A tough little guy, isn't he?

He's a handful... but he's a good kid.

Thank you, Reverend.

Hasn't been easy on you and your family.

Oh, no...

What's wrong?

Mom, they'll find him.

I mean, his father is a detective.

His father is Colonel John Camden.

And I don't care what anybody says,

this man is... a stranger.

He couldn't possibly love George... as much as we do.

Six months ago, George was a stranger to you.

But he's not now; he's our son.

He's our son!

Let this... this policeman go away

and start his life by himself.

Starting over isn't that simple.

I mean, I'm trying to,

and I can tell you I need all the family I can get.

Oh, really?

Then explain to me why you have treated your father like dirt

ever since you came here.

Do you think it's been easy for him?

He's trying.

Oh, please!

He's a stone.

Don't you ever talk about your father like that!

Don't you realize it's your fault this whole thing happened!

Ruth, don't do this.

If we hadn't come to get you out of that place,

we wouldn't be losing George.

We were so happy.

It's your fault.

You have ruined everything!

Ruth, stop it... that's enough!

Oh, Julie, I am so sorry.

I didn't mean that.

I'm just... I am so upset, I'm not thinking.

I'm not thinking clearly.

Forgive me.

No, you're right, Mom, it's my fault.

Everything's my fault, isn't it?

Because I'm a loser, right?

Well, you raised me, so take a bow!

Oh, no, no, no, you are not the girl I raised!

You see?

You see what they're like?

She's just upset.

They need you, Julie.

And you need them.

Isn't this how we met?

Geez!

You move pretty quiet for a Bible thumper.

George, what are you doing?

Robbing you. What's it look like?

It looks like you wanted me to find you.

I've been by three times.

What took you so long to get here?

It's not like I have a car.

Okay, well, consider yourself caught... let's go.

Stop.

I'm not going anywhere; leave me alone.

So you can rip your father to pieces along with my parents?

Not likely.

Look, man, this whole thing

is getting a little too complicated for me, you know?

I don't want to hurt anyone.

Your parents are great,

and, to be honest, you were right about the cop...

He's great, too.

That's just too much great

to end up anything but disappointed.

I'm better off on my own.

You have any money?

No.

Then you're not better off on your own.

George, you're a kid.

You're going to have to live somewhere supervised.

Then I'd like to go back to the orphanage.

I don't believe that.

It's true.

I'm better off taking my chances there.

Maybe I'm just not meant to have a family.

I know I don't want

to keep hurting the people that care about me.

If none of them can have me,

then they'll just get over it quicker.

I'm used to being on my own; it's okay.

No, it's not.

Just give it up, Eric.

Little brother...

I thought you knew me better than that by now.

Let's go.

Hey.

You should be in bed, kiddo.

Yeah, I know.

I just wanted to tell you that George is back.

Yeah?

Now the question is...

For how long?

I love you, Colonel.

I love you too, child.

I had a feeling you'd end up down here.

Make sure, Aunt Julie...

There won't be any going back this time.

I can't make it.

You don't understand.

The world just keeps getting bigger, and I'm scared.

I need something.

What you need is out there.

What you want is in that glass.

I'll love you either way, Jules,

but it's time for you to choose.

I lost you, Julie.

I lost you and I lost Eric, years ago.

And now I'm losing George.

I have failed.

God help me, I have failed...

Absolutely failed all the children I love.

You didn't lose me.

It's all right.

It's all right, I'm here.

I love you, Dad.

I love you.

It's all right.

Hi.

Hi.

So did you, uh, sink or swim, Jules?

I swam.

I swam all the way to my father,

who was drowning.

Got us both to the shore.

I'm glad.

Thanks, sport.

Thank you.

So, I need to ask a favor.

It's about your grandparents.

When they eventually yank me away from them,

I want you to take care of them for me.

Why me?

We don't even like each other.

Because you're smart and honest

and... I know if you give your word, you'll do it.

I'll do it.

Don't worry, I promise.

Thanks.

Hoowie pushed me

because I caught him listening at the door.

You call that a plan?

That's the most harebrained scheme I've ever heard.

Well, gee, I thought it was pretty creative.

Am I the only one in this room

that thinks his idea is ridiculous?

Well, I kind of like it.

I think it'll solve everything.

I'm all for it; I'm thrilled!

You're thrilled?

We adopted George;

we are not adopting his father.

Well, who asked you to?

I'm not nuts about this idea, either.

I don't want to be anywhere near this blowhard!

Mister, Mickey Mouse called me that once

and I fed him his three-fingered glove.

Huh?

Okay, okay, let's just settle down, all right?

I agree, there's a few kinks to be worked out,

but... isn't this really what's best for George?

You remember George.

He's the one you're fighting over?

You guys have that old guesthouse you use for storage.

That could be fixed up into a nice little apartment.

We thought we'd let Julie have that.

You did?

We did?

Yes, we did.

But of course, it would be nice

to have you in the house, closer to us.

Thanks.

Now, wait a minute,

even if I did move back there,

what am I supposed to do for a living?

I have a feeling they need good cops back east, too.

I just got reinstated here.

Applying for a transfer could take months.

Well, I have a feeling

a few well-placed calls from Colonel Camden

might speed that process up quite a bit, don't you, dear?

You want me to call in favors to get this poor man Serpico a job

so he can move in with us

and disrupt our lives completely?

Is that what I'm hearing?

Yes, John, and that is exactly what you're going to do,

and I don't want to hear another word about it.

She called you "John."

You're never going to win this.

I think you're outranked here, Colonel.

Dad...

Come on, say yes.

Well, if it's the only way we can keep George,

I guess we'll take Dirty Harry here, too.

Thank you, Colonel.

It's up to you now, Will.

Well, I know it would make George happy, but, uh...

Oh, come on, Will.

It'll be like a clean-slate headquarters.

All right.

We'll give it a try.

The whole town's going to think

we're running some kind of crazy commune or something.

Since you were obviously listening,

you should know to go upstairs

and bring down our bags before I change my mind.

Move out!

George, Lucy, Lucy's boyfriend, freeze!

You two wait in the living room.

I've got some unfinished business with Mr. Moon

and I want you there.

George...

I guess you heard.

You have a choice.

You can fly back with Ruth and me or...

or you can drive back with...

Your father.

Look, Will...

the Colonel and Ruth gave me my first real home,

so even though you are my father,

the Colonel is still my dad.

And you're still my mom,

if that's okay.

It's definitely okay.

Then I'd like to go home with my mom and dad.

But I will be waiting for you at home.

I understand.

You see? I'm still his dad.

You're still a blowhard, too.

I just thought of something.

How are we going to get the boat back?

I think somehow we all need that little boat.

Well, I can take it with me

if it'll fit on top of the car I bought.

Can I take a look at it?

Sure. It's out back.

I'll show you... come on.

Okay.

Yeah, it'll fit.

I'd strap her down nice and tight

but... I don't foresee any problems.

Oh, that's great.

You know, I've gotten attached to it.

Listen, I-I-I was wondering...

Please don't take me the wrong way,

because I don't mean to be forward or anything... but, um...

since George is flying back with your parents,

maybe you'd like to take the drive with me and the boat.

I'd sure love the company.

You know, I've always wanted to do the cross-country trip.

I think it'd be a blast.

Mr. Moon...

Mr. Moon,

my husband and I want to apologize

for the way we behaved toward you.

It was childish.

You are obviously a decent, caring young man

and we are just... so embarrassed.

Can you find it

in your heart to forgive us?

You see, Jim...

Can I call you Jim?

Uh... yes, sir.

Well, you see, Jim, we love our grandchildren so doggone much,

sometimes we just get a little overprotective.

But you understand how terrific our Lucy is here.

You probably feel the same way.

What way?

Well, you know,

if someone ever, ever was to hurt that angel-faced child,

you'd hunt them down like an animal,

just like I would, right?

I, uh... I guess.

Right, good, then, we're all on the same page.

Apology accepted, Mr. Moon?

Yeah, sure.

Thanks, Jim.

See, aren't they, uh... kind of nice?

Lucy, your grandparents are the two scariest people

I've ever met.

Well, I didn't say they were perfect.

Hey, come on, do a little for us.

What?

Well, the word's out.

You two do a drop-dead perfect impression

of your grandparents.

It's... it's no big deal.

Lucy says it's hysterical.

Come on, just a little.

A teaser.

Come on.

Well, I'll tell you what's a shame, dear...

Is when you see three intelligent adults

who have nothing better to do

than force their children to entertain them.

Why, yes, that's why this house is like a carnival.

The comings and goings around here make

a subway station look like the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Oh, remember when we went camping

in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Wasn't that the time

you killed the mountain lion

with the cap of your canteen?

No, no, no, that was the Poconos trip.

Blue Ridge was where the grizzly attacked your cousin Beth

and I had to take the beast's eye to get her down.

Yeah. Yes.

Uh... they're behind us, right?

Oh, yeah.

Bravo!

Bravo!