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-[theme music playing]

-♪ some people stand In the darkness ♪

♪ afraid to step Into the light ♪

♪ some people need

♪ to help somebody

♪ when the edge Of surrender's in sight ♪

♪ don't you worry

♪ it's gonna be all right ♪

♪ cause I'm always ready

♪ I won't let you Out of my sight ♪

♪ I'll be there

♪ I'll be ready

♪ whenever you fear

♪ oh, don't you fear

♪ I'll be ready

♪ forever and always

♪ I'm always here

♪ 'cause I'm always ready

♪ I won't let you Out of my sight ♪

♪ oh

♪ I'll be ready

♪ I'll be ready

♪ whenever you fear

♪ oh, don't you fear

♪ I'll be ready

♪ forever and always

♪ I'm always here

-break, break.

-okay, come on.

-hike!

-you got it, dom!

-[growling]

-run! Everybody run!

-[screaming]

-yeah, this is kramer, Tower two.

Roll backup. You're not gonna believe This one.

-[growling]

-stay on him. We're right behind you.

-[growling]

-wait

Hey, guys, wait a minute!

-[mooing]

-please, please, Don't hurt him!

It's okay. He's gentle.

Please!

-he's our school mascot.

Oh, sorry. Sorry.

I mean, he just got spooked When some balloons popped.

Mitch? Mitch buchannon?

Trudy eversol. Remember me?

Class of '72.

-trudy, hi.

How you been? -busy, busy as a little bee.

You know, howie and I are Chairing the reunion committee.

-[honking] -god,

I cannot believe you are Still a lifeguard.

-yeah.

-you didn't rsvp.

-no. -you are coming this afternoon To the reunion, aren't you?

-uh, no. I'm sorry, I can't make it.

-oh, come on. You have to. Everybody's gonna be there.

-I'm sure it will be A lot of fun, but I just Can't make it.

I'm sorry, but do me A favor, will you?

Keep the bull tied up.

Nice to see you again, Trixie.

-trudy. -trudy, yeah.

See ya. -yeah.

-[baby crying]

[crying continues]

-hey.

Shh.

Come on, it's okay. Don't cry.

Don't cry.

-[crying continues]

-it's okay.

-would you look at that hair? He's practically bald.

-hey, look who's talking.

-hey! -mitch was On the swimming team.

He took it really seriously.

The only thing in high school He did.

-say, look at these girls.

-I can't believe they can Wear hair that high.

-hey there, long toes.

I hear you took the bull By the horns today.

-unbelievable.

-long toes? -that was his nickname In high school.

I used to bring him In my office all the time

Because he couldn't Keep his shoes on.

-[laughing] -he was my guidance counselor.

Let me see that thing.

Wow, I wonder what ever Happened to that nerd.

-hey, then why don't you Go to the reunion? -yeah.

-ancient history.

-mitch, the only reason That people don't go To the reunions

Is if they think they're not Successful enough or they Don't look good.

-and you look great.

-it's the best You've ever looked.

-you look terrific. -and you are successful, mitch.

You're more successful Than most of them.

I guarantee it. You knew what you wanted To become in high school,

Not too many people Can say that.

-ben, it's got nothing to do With being a lifeguard.

I'm proud of that. I'm very proud of that.

-well, then why aren't You going?

-right there.

-because gayle's going.

-last time I saw everybody, We were still married.

Now, we're divorced.

Everybody's going to come up To me and say, "Oh, what a shame.

What happened? Who got hobie?"

I can't deal with that. No way.

-here we go. -[baby crying]

-guys, would one Of you please...

Please take this thing, Huh?

-it's not a thing. It's a baby.

-yeah, yeah.

-mitch: whose baby? -I have no idea.

I found it-- her, Underneath my tower

Along with this note. Wait till you guys Hear this.

-I've stopped baby tears All my life. Could I hold her, Please?

-sure.

-"Dear lifeguard,

"I know your job is to save People who are in trouble On the beach,

"So please keep my baby safe For 24 hours.

"I'll be back to get her, And please don't call The authorities.

"I love my baby very much

And I'd die if she was Ever taken away from me."

-hopefully there are other Fingerprints on this Than your own.

Heinz, give this to jonny, Will you? -I got it.

-did you see anybody At the beach today

Who might have Possibly left her?

-no, must have Snuck up from behind.

-here, ben, let me try.

I had a patented way Of keeping hobie from crying.

Come here, Little baby.

-[crying continues] -yeah.

Maybe you're just Worse with boys.

-[stammers]

Oh. -[crying continues]

[crying stops]

-what? What are you guys Looking at me like that for?

-you're the only one The baby doesn't Cry with.

Well, it isn't because of me. I don't know a thing About babies.

Come on. -the question is...

Do we contact The authorities

Or do what The note says?

-ben, whoever abandoned her Took a big chance

He might not find her.

-yeah, but he did,

And whoever wrote that note Is obviously in a lot Of trouble.

So I think maybe we should Wait the 24 hours

And then if they don't show up We can call child welfare.

-you're the guidance counselor, What do you think?

-does it hurt to wait The 24 hours?

-what do we do With her in the meantime?

I mean, who's gonna Take care of her?

-[clears throat]

-no way. Uh-uh.

-you know, I think it could be Time to change her diaper, Eddie.

-yeah, I gotta go.

-johnny. -a taxi for me? I gotta go.

-I gotta make a phone call.

-buddy. Ben.

Hey, come on, man. You're not gonna leave me, Are you?

-watch me.

-but you--

-hobie, I'm home.

Whoa!

Wow, that's a big hug.

I was only away For a few hours.

Gayle.

-how are you, mitch?

-oh.

-that is a silly reason Not to go to this reunion.

-I know, dad. You always tell me it doesn't Matter what other people think.

-this time it's different.

-oh, come on.

Chuck bizanni's coming All the way from aspen.

Steve roy's gonna be there.

You guys haven't seen Each other in years.

-don't you think it will Look funny, you and I Walking in together?

No, in fact, I think it would Be great for people to see

That just 'cause we got A divorce doesn't mean that we Can't still be friends.

-and maybe even Get back together.

-don't count on that, pal.

-you don't know for sure. I mean, it could happen.

-anyway, I can't go Because...

I don't have Anything to wear.

Well, it just so happens That I brought you something

So now you don't have Any excuses.

So come on. -wait, wait, wait, wait. Hold it.

Who's gonna take care Of hobie?

-I'm staying At jeremy's house.

-and I'm gonna pick Him up in the morning

And we're gonna spend The whole day together Before I have to leave.

Right? So. -right.

-uh, gayle, I don't think It's a good idea.

-don't worry.

Look, I got in late so I came Straight here from the airport,

But I'm gonna check into A hotel right after the reunion.

-okay.

I still don't want to go.

[singing indistinctly]

-whoa, dad. This is awesome.

-yeah, I can't believe your mom Kept it all these years.

I gave this to her when we First started going steady.

-how old were You guys?

-17.

-ta-da.

-wow. -wow.

-hey, you look pretty good. That jacket still fits you I see.

-yep. -so, you guys Ready to go?

-yeah. -yeah. One thing.

I think we should Take two cars.

-look, I'll tell you what.

If it really makes you This uptight

For me to be there, Then why don't I just Stay here with hobie

And you can go alone.

-gayle, I didn't mean that. -mom?

You came all the way From ohio to go To this reunion.

-yeah, well, I also Came to see you.

-tell you what, I never wanted To go in the first place,

You go, I'll stay Here with hobie.

-mitch, we don't have To walk in together.

We don't even have To be with each other.

Let's just go, we'll have A good time,

Then you drive me back here, I get my stuff and I check out.

-all right.

Thanks for the jacket.

-since we weren't going Steady anymore, I really Thought you should have it.

-come on. -come on.

-♪ jeremiah was a bullfrog

♪ was a good friend Of mine ♪

♪ I never understood A single word he said ♪

♪ but I helped him Drink his wine ♪

♪ and he always had Some mighty fine wine ♪

-tell me, what was The most embarrassing thing

That ever happened To you in high school?

-[laughing]

-[indistinct chatter]

-looking good, man. -so are you. What are you up to?

-I haven't looked this good In a long time, man.

-♪ if I were The king of the world ♪

♪ tell you What I'd do ♪

♪ I'd throw away the cars And the bars and the wars ♪

♪ and make Sweet love to you ♪

-beer.

-♪ all the boys and girls

♪ joy to the fishes In the deep blue sea ♪

♪ joy to you and me

-[screams] I don't believe it.

[chattering]

-we would talk All the time, didn't we?

[shrieking]

-♪ you know I love The ladies ♪

♪ love to have my fun

♪ I'm a high night flier And a rainbow rider ♪

♪ a straight-shootin' Son of a gun ♪

-[laughing] -hey.

-♪ I'm singing Joy to the world ♪

-[idle chattering]

-I need to go talk to my wife. Ex-wife.

-♪ joy to you and me

-tell me, what was the most Embarrassing thing that ever Happened to you in high school?

-please.

God.

-mitch buchannon. -what?

-I was hoping I'd see you.

You haven't changed At all.

-well, obviously you have, Because I have no idea Who you are.

And if you looked like this In high school, I think I would remember.

-I sat behind you for years.

-trish buckley?

-yep.

Fated by alphabetical order To know every curl Of your hair.

Until you shaved it off. -mm.

-did you know I actually cried that day?

-no, I didn't know that.

-I did.

You had such beautiful hair.

I'm surprised You're wearing shoes.

-and I'm surprised you're Not wearing a size 12 dress,

Horn-rimmed glasses, And braces.

-well, some people Peak in high school.

-still a whiz at science?

-I own a computer software Company.

-[laughs]

Well, you definitely have All the right reasons to come To this reunion.

Good to see you.

-[sighs]

-♪ now that I can dance

-[harmonizing]

-watch me now! -hey!

-how are you guys?

-whoa, how are you?

-how are you doing, man? -I'm doing okay.

My hands hurt From that clap though.

-[lullaby playing]

-[baby crying]

-don't cry. It's okay.

-eddie, don't hold The baby like that.

You have to cradle her In your arms.

Oh, it's okay, it's okay. You mean like a football?

-yes. -yeah, how's that? Is that better, huh?

Go out for a pass.

I'm kidding. I was just kidding, come on.

-now comes the fun part.

-oh, no, no. I don't want anything To do with that.

-come on. Be brave.

Just set her down right here. -I'm gonna put you down.

Oh yeah.

Whoop, there you go. Watch out for your Little head there.

There you go.

-go ahead. Take the old one off.

-oh, no, no. I'm not going in there.

-you know, somebody Had to do this for you.

-that's probably why I was put up for adoption.

I'm gonna get you for this.

Okay.

All right.

-hey. -good girl.

-yeah.

Oh, call 911.

Okay. Whew.

-oh, it's not that bad. -yes, it stinks.

Very bad. -wipe.

-[whispers] You stink.

-yeah. Powder.

Easy.

-[clears throat] -diaper.

-uh, what do I do with that?

-see this tape? -uh-huh.

-pull 'em out and just wrap it Around the front.

You got it. -okay. Okay.

It was a piece of cake, Huh?

-piece of cake. -yes, it's a piece of cake.

-yes. Huh, how's that?

-not bad, mr. Mom. -mm-hmm.

-what'd I tell you? This is a piece of cake, Huh?

She smiled. She smiled at me.

She actually smiled at me. -she did smile at you.

-come here, you. Come here.

Work with me, will you? Thanks.

-[rock music playing]

-no, no. Gayle, you have to Say it loud enough so the Whole world can hear it.

Now, what was the most Embarrassing moment you Ever had in high school?

-okay, okay.

The most embarrassing thing That ever happened to me In high school--

-the time that you got Caught with me In the boy's locker room.

-hey, I don't even know you. -sure you do.

I'm the one you always wanted.

You know, the guy That you were too shy To come after back then.

-[stammering]

-I always wanted to kiss you.

One for the camera. Just one for the camera.

-that's enough!

You've come a long way Since high school, Haven't you?

-mitch, let him go.

-as soon as he apologizes.

-what do you give a damn for? I heard she dumped you.

-the only one being Dumped on at the moment Is you.

Now, say you're sorry.

-for everything you've Ever done to anyone here.

-yeah! -I'm gonna get both of you--

-say you're sorry.

-sorry.

-now, say it loud enough For everybody in here to hear.

Go on. -I'm sorry, okay!

-[people laughing]

-you know, you always thought You were a hotshot, buchannon.

Well, you ain't nothing.

I own three Auto parts stores,

And I make More money in a month

Than you make in a year On the beach.

No wonder she dumped you.

-sorry about that. Are you okay?

-you're my hero.

-let's get some air, huh?

-beer.

-[whistles] It's time to eat.

It's not cafeteria food, Trust me.

-[funk music playing]

-mitch, you have to. -no way.

-come on, man. We already talked to the band.

-it's been 20 years, pal. -what are you talking about?

It's perfect, like we Rehearsed it yesterday.

-no. -come on, we'll Blow 'em away.

-oh, come on, mitch.

-not you. Not you. Don't you-- no.

-mitch, please, it'll be fun. -don't embarrass me.

-♪ you broke my heart

♪ 'cause I couldn't dance

♪ you didn't even Want me around ♪

♪ and now I'm back

♪ to let you know I can really shake 'em down ♪

♪ do you love me?

-♪ I can really move

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ I'm in the groove

♪ now do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ now that I can dance

♪ watch me now

-♪ work work

-♪ work it all baby

-♪ work work

-♪ girl you're Driving me crazy ♪

-♪ work work

-♪ with a little bit Of soul now ♪

-♪ I can mash potato

-♪ I can mash potato

-♪ I can do the twist

-♪ I can do the twist

-♪ now tell me baby

-♪ tell me baby

-♪ do you like it like this?

-♪ do you like it Like this? ♪

-♪ tell me

-♪ tell me

-♪ tell me

♪ do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ now, do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ now that I can dance

♪ watch me now

-[giggles]

-let's get this done Before he wakes up.

-[both laughing]

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ now, do you love me?

-♪ do you love me?

-♪ now, do you love me?

-[cheering]

-no, no, no. This one's too hard.

Why don't you get The other one.

You know what, It's a little stuffy In here too.

Maybe we should Open the doors.

No, no, we can't do that, 'cause then she'd

Catch a cold because It'd be too cold for her.

[baby voice] Oh yes.

I think there's something wrong With this bottle

Maybe the temperature's Not right or something.

Maybe the nipple's A little clogged. -eddie, sweetie.

It's okay. Let me have the baby.

She's almost asleep.

-oh, baby. -everything's okay.

-oh, yes. -hi, sweetie.

We're gonna make you comfy. -oh yeah.

-that's comfy. That's good.

-yeah.

-I wanna have three babies.

I want to have two boys And a girl.

What about you? You know that we have never Even talked about that before?

-I don't know.

All I know is when I become a father,

The mother and I Are gonna stay Together forever.

No fights, no breakups.

I went through all that hell And I swore my kid would Never go through it.

-yeah, but there's no such thing As a 100% guarantee, eddie.

I mean, all you can do is...

Do the best you can.

One day at a time With the person you love.

-yeah, you're right.

You know anyone I can do that with?

-oh, very funny. Ha ha.

-shh, you're gonna Wake the baby.

-oh, shut up And kiss me will you? Baby, baby, baby.

-oh, I love you too.

-shauni doesn't get Any attention.

-shut up and kiss me.

-seeing the three of you Up there, it felt like we were Back in high school.

Really.

-thanks. -for what?

-for making me come. I'm having a great time.

-[laughing]

-tell me something.

Do I look, you know,

Very different than I did Back in high school?

-why are you so insecure? You look beautiful.

You look as beautiful As ever.

-oh good. That means all The facials and workouts Have been worth it.

-[laughs]

-we came out here the day Of our prom, remember?

Right after The dancing started.

-yep, we snuck out here To be alone.

-do you want to?

-what?

-take off And be alone.

-we're outta here.

-we should get a camera.

Take a picture of his face When the wave hits him.

He wakes up And sees where he is.

-[both laughing]

-I'm not gonna need a picture To remember this moment.

I've been waiting for 20 years To get back at him.

[laughing]

-I think about you A lot, mitch.

I mean, I miss you.

-I miss you too.

-I gotta tell you, you're doing A great job with hobie.

Really, it makes it So much easier

For me to deal with Being away from him

Just knowing That he's with you.

-thanks.

That means a lot.

-[laughing]

-what the? -hey, veron.

-hey, lar. -how you doing, buddy?

-dig me out of here. I'm gonna kill you both.

-[oohing, laughing]

-maybe if you beg us, We will, veron.

-yeah. -come on, veron, beg.

Beg a little bit. Just a little bit.

Come on, beg.

-[both laughing]

-uh, should we--

Maybe we should Dig him out.

-come on, he's the one Supposed to panic.

Not us.

-this is where hobie Got started.

-no, I think it was Down the beach--

-all right, it's where we Got started doing what Started him.

How we waited until Our senior prom night I'll never know.

-wasn't me. You're the one Who kept saying no.

-well, I won't Say no tonight.

That's one of the things About you I missed the most.

-yeah. [laughs]

Beg, come on. Beg, veron!

Beg, like on prom night,

When I begged you To leave me alone

And you chased me Out into the ocean In front of everybody.

In front of my date!

-dig me out. Please, come on. Please!

Please!

-no. -howie.

-you see how scared He is?

-howie, the tide Is getting higher.

-come on.

We'll dig him out far enough That he can get the rest Of the way out himself,

Then we run. Okay? -all right. Yeah. Good.

The water's filling up The hole, howie.

We better get him Out of here.

-man: help!

Help us!

Help!

[man shouting]

Help!

-what is it?

-I don't know.

-mitch! Mitch!

Quick, that's veron.

We buried him. -I can't get him out!

-we were just trying To put a scare in him.

-get that trash can Over there. Hurry!

-oh my god. What can I do?

-get the shovel.

-mitch! -mitch!

-turn it upside down.

You're gonna lower it On his head

When the wave comes.

Here comes the wave.

Lock it down.

Okay, pull it off.

Dig! Dig!

-here comes another one.

-got this arm? -yeah.

-can you get The other leg, mitch?

-okay, pull it off.

Dig!

Here we go. I got a leg.

Let's get him Out of here.

-I can't move him.

I can't move him, mitch.

-okay, on three.

One, two, three.

-turn him over. -easy!

-that was great, mitch.

Thanks for your help.

-we're sorry.

Bye, gayle.

-thanks.

-thank you.

-the culprits are fleeing.

-don't worry.

Worrying about what veron's Gonna do to them

When he comes to Will be punishment enough.

-I still can't believe That happened.

-one minute I'm kissing you And the next minute I've got my lips

Pressed against larry veron's.

Ugh.

-well...

Sure had An interesting day.

-it's been a wild one, That's for sure.

-well... -yeah.

-I guess some things...

Are just left unfinished.

-I don't know. Maybe it's for the best.

-guess I'd better go change.

-okay.

-um, do you mind If I use your shower?

-no, no. Go on. I mean, you know,

Believe me, I'll be in there Right after you are.

-okay. -okay.

-[water running]

-♪ I can hear the cars Out on the street ♪

♪ as I lie awake and watch you While you sleep ♪

♪ it seems that it was Only yesterday ♪

♪ when I took your hand

♪ and carried you away

♪ you and I were young and free ♪

♪ all of the world was waiting to see

♪ if we were just dreaming, yeah yeah ♪

♪ ahh, yeah

♪ we never had a second chance

♪ who could have known That time would pass ♪

♪ right through our hands

♪ love was strong, I remember

♪ for so long

♪ we had it all

♪ just couldn't hold on

♪ love was strong

♪ now that I found you again

♪ now that our hearts Had a chance to mend ♪

♪ I can't wait another day to tell you ♪

♪ just what I mean when I say

-oh, john.

-who's john?

-he's a man That I've been seeing.

-now? With your eyes closed, You're seeing him now?

-I don't know.

-what do you mean, You don't know.

You have to know Who you were thinking about.

-I never know.

I've been seeing john For about a year.

And he's asked me To marry him.

But sometimes When I'm with him,

I start thinking About you.

-do you call out my name?

-I have. Yeah.

But he understood.

In fact, it was john who was The one who urged me to come To this reunion.

He said I should sort out My feelings about you,

And that...

That if I was in love with you, I should either get back Together with you,

Or let you go.

-it's not about love.

Is it?

I'll always love you.

I know that.

And I hope you'll Always love me.

Maybe it's time, huh?

Maybe it's time for both Of us to let go.

-yes.

-okay.

-you know what tonight is?

-no. What?

-it's our graduation.

-oh.

-[laughing]

-how you doing?

What can I do for you?

-uh...

Yesterday afternoon,

I left our baby girl Under your tower.

I'm really sorry. I mean, I know it was wrong.

It's just that my wife...

Wanted to give her Up for adoption, and I just...

But things are Okay now.

So I'm here To pick her up.

-shauni. -hey.

-this here is Dan gerson.

He says he's The baby's father.

-I am her father.

-well, wait a minute.

Wait.

When we find something On the beach and somebody Comes here to claim it,

We at least make them Describe it.

-[cries] -so, what color eyes Does he have?

-it's a she.

Her name's elizabeth And she has blue eyes.

And if you'll look, A mole on her right thigh.

Okay?

Come here, darling. -[cries]

-thank you.

Okay.

-wait a minute, dan.

Um...

Just do me a favor, Would you?

Write down part of what You wrote on the note.

-sure.

-hey!

-[baby crying] -stop him!

Watch the baby. Watch the baby.

-got a lady here who says She's the mother.

-elizabeth!

-[crying]

-it's okay. Yes, it's okay.

It's okay. Mama's here. Mama's here.

-mama's here. -oh god, I never should Have left you alone.

I'll never leave you Alone again. I promise.

And he'll never Take you away from me.

It's okay. Yeah.

Okay.

-so, the ex-husband Tracked her down here,

Tried to steal The baby.

-that's why she Left her with us

Until she could Get away from him.

-that's right, but, He caught her, made her Tell him where the baby was.

So, garner took him downtown To sort the whole thing out. There you have it.

You know, it's a good thing I have great instincts About babies.

Hey, hey!

-so, mitch,

How was the reunion, huh? Pretty boring I bet.

-it had its moments.

Hey, how was disneyland? -great!

-hey!

Over here.

[playful chatter]