Original subtitles

[Eddie] Do you know what I learned in school?

- Dad? - What?

[Eddie] Originally, we all came from the sea.

[Tom] I came from San Francisco.

[chuckles]

[seagulls squawking]

[Eddie] Why do people hold hands?

[Tom] To show that they love each other.

[Eddie] Can I hold your hand, dad?

Why are Mrs. Livingston's eyes different?

[Tom] Her eyes aren't different.

- Our eyes are different. - Oh.

- Is Japan far away? - Yes, Eddie.

[Eddie] Then I bet, when Mrs. Livingston gets homesick

she gets a big homesick.

[theme song]

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a warm-hearted person who'll love me till the end ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a one-boy cuddly toy ♪

♪ My up my down my pride and joy ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout him he's so much fun ♪

♪ Whether we're talkin' man to man ♪

♪ Or whether we're talkin' son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ Yeah he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra pa ra ♪

♪ Pa ra ra ra pa ra ♪

♪ Pa ra ra pa ra ♪♪

[scatting]

[scatting]

[birds chirping]

[Tom] Eddie, do you know what day it is today?

[Eddie] Sure. It's Thursday.

[Tom] Yes, yes, but it's also the first day of spring.

Mr. Eddie's father, more coffee?

[chuckles] No, no. Thank you.

But you already have a coffee.

Yes, yes, you, uh, you poured it for me a few moments ago.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[birds chirping]

Um, ahem...

Uh, Mrs. Livingston, uh, is everything alright?

- Yes. - Oh, good, good.

Well, I just, you know, I thought I'd ask.

Oh, she has three baby.

Oh, good, good, good.

- Who does? - The baby in the nest.

Can I play with the baby birds?

The mother bird would not like that.

Oh. I'll wait till they grow up.

[chuckles] Okay, Eddie, time for you to catch a bus.

- Okay. Bye, Mrs. Livingston. - Hm.

Bye, Eddie.

- Bye, Eddie. - But you already said goodbye.

- I did? - Mm-hmm.

Okay, come on, we're gonna be late.

♪♪

- Hm? - Come here.

How come Mrs. Livingston's acting so goofy?

What are you talking about?

Well, she said goodbye two times.

Oh, oh, well...

Spring time does very strange things to some people.

Oh.

[Tom whistling]

[whistling]

- Uh, Mrs. Livingston? - Yes?

- What are you doing? - Oh, I am dusting the lamp.

Yes, well, you dusted that lamp yesterday.

If you keep that up, you're gonna feather it to death.

[chuckles]

Mrs. Livingston, uh...

...is something wrong?

No!

I, I just did not sleep much last night.

Oh. Bad dreams, huh?

No, I was walking.

- You were walking? - Yes.

Oh, Mrs. Livingston, I don't think it's a very smart idea

for you to walk alone at night i-in the--

I was... I walked with my friend.

Well, even then, two ladies alone, it's-it's not a good--

[speaking in foreign language]

I was with a gentleman.

Oh!

Oh, well...

Uh...

W-w-were you with a, a, um, gentleman

or a gentleman friend?

I do not know the difference.

Oh, well, a, ahem, a gentleman would be someone like, uh

like your father

but a gentleman friend would be, uh, uh, well, ah...

I was with a gentlemanfriend.

Oh! Well. Well, well...

- Known him long, have you, hm? - Yes.

Yeah.

[clears throat]

Well, I don't want to pry, you know

and your business is none of my a-affair

but, uh...

...w-would you say that, uh, th-that, uh, you're, uh

y-you're, um...

[stammering] Uh, uh, do you think that he-he's, he's...

- Yes. - Yes.

- Yes. - Yes, what?

He loves me.

[chuckles] Oh, well...

Uh, well...

[chuckles]

You don't have to tell me anymore if you don't want to.

Oh, there's no more to tell you.

Oh, I...

Oh, well...

[sighs]

- Buh-bye. - Goodbye, Mr. Eddie's father.

♪♪

[chuckles] Goodbye.

[keypad beeping]

Oh, h-hi, M-Mrs. Livingston.

Hi there.

[chuckles]

Um, uh, Mrs. Livingston

I-I don't wanna pry, you know?

Um, ahem... but how are ya?

Oh-oh, good.

Oh, I'm fine. I'm fine, too.

Thank you, thank you, Mrs. Livingston.

Look, I don't wanna pry, uh...

What? Oh, I said that? Uh-huh?

Well, uh, i-i-in that case, Mrs. Livingston

um... what's your friend's name?

M-Mr. Sato?

Well, isn't that a nice name? Yeah, warm.

Yes.

He, uh, he-he's, he's in business, is he?

How many factories?

Oh, well, that does make him eligible, doesn't it?

♪♪

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

[laughing]

[speaking in foreign language]

♪♪

[speaking in foreign language]

Dad, how come Mr. Sato's taking us to dinner tonight?

Well, because I think he'd like to meet us.

- Don't you wanna meet him? - Yeah.

I guess so.

Dad, what if he has somethin' awful important to tell us?

- Like, what? - Well, like...

Like, he's gonna get married to Mrs. Livingston or something.

Oh. Mm-hmm.

Well, if he tells us that, then I guess--

- But he won't. Will he, dad? - Well, he might, Eddie.

And if he does, there's only one thing to do.

- I won't cry, dad. - I know you won't.

And what we'll do is wish them

a long and a happy life together.

Why would we do that if she's leavin' us

and gonna go take care of Mr. Sato?

Because we love her and we want her to be happy.

- Even if she's leavin' us? - Even if she's leaving us.

You see, Eddie, that's one of the things about love

that you may not be old enough to understand yet.

I'll try and be old enough, dad.

- It won't be easy. - I know it.

But you'll be proud of me. Won't you, dad?

Eddie, I'll be as proud of you as I ever have been.

♪♪

[speaking in foreign language]

[laughs]

[speaking in foreign language]

[laughing]

[speaking in foreign language]

[laughs]

- Dad. - Hm?

- Have to take off our shoes. - Oh.

- Ah, good evening. - Good evening.

Mrs. Livingston, how come that lady had a pack on her back?

That is decorative belt.

This is Mr. Eddie's father.

This is Mr. Sato.

- And hello. - Well, Mr. Corbett.

And this is Eddie.

Eddie, I've heard so much about you.

We've heard a lot about you, too, Mr. Sato.

- You have? - Sure.

About his factory in Tokyo and he's an eligible bachelor.

Yeah, well, I think that's enough, Eddie.

We're very pleased to meet you, Mr. Sato.

Thank you, Mr. Corbett. Uh, please, sit down.

Thank you.

- Mr. Eddie's father. - Thank you, Mrs. Livingston.

You don't have to worry, Mr. Sato.

I and dad know how to eat Japanese style.

Mrs. Livingston always teaches us stuff like that.

- That's very good, Eddie. - Here's your milk, Eddie.

Thank you.

Mrs. Livingston's neato.

Uh, neato?

[speaking in foreign language]

It means...

Uh, um, it-it means

that Eddie is very fond of Mrs. Livingston.

Ah.I too am very fond of Mrs. Livingston.

I bet you aren't as fond of her as dad and I are.

Um, perhaps, fond in a different way, Eddie.

I should like to propose a toast

to Mrs. Livingston

who has consented to be my wife.

Your wife?

Did you hear that, dad?

His wife.

That means Mrs. Livingston

is gonna leave us.

Uh, yes, that's what it means, Eddie.

But, gosh.

Are you sure you wanna marry Mrs. Livingston?

Eddie, I think it's time for you to propose a toast.

I don't know how.

Eddie, a toast is a wish.

Now, don't you remember what we said we were gonna wish

Mr. Sato and Mrs. Livingston?

Oh, yeah.

I wish you a nice and happy life.

- Together. - Together.

- Hm. - Thank you, Eddie.

Even if you are leavin' us

and not taking care of us anymore.

♪♪

♪♪

Eddie, what are you doing?

Watching my goldfish.

Would you like some milk and cookies?

No, thank you.

- When's the wedding gonna be? - Soon.

Tonight I go with Mr. Sato

to discuss it with his family.

Do dad and I get to come?

Oh, I could not have a wedding without you.

Well, suppose we couldn't come

would you call it off?

Oh, why would you not be able to come?

Maybe we would get the mumps or something.

But you already had a mumps.

Eddie, you did not make your bed this morning.

- I forgot. - Come, I help you.

Oh. Excuse me.

You also forgot to put away your pajamas.

I'm sorry.

Who's gonna remind me after you're gone?

I'm sure your father will find someone.

Hope she isn't mean.

Hope she doesn't yell at me and hit me.

Eddie.

I hope when she puts me to bed

without any supper

she won't turn out all the lights

so it's pitch-dark.

Eddie, I'm sure your father would find someone

who is nice and kind.

Yeah, but she won't be as pretty as you.

♪♪

Well, your references are more than satisfactory, Mrs. Thaler.

That's probably because I found the job

so satisfactory, Mr. Corbett.

[grunting]

- Um, uh, Tina? - What?

[Tom] Please.

Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Corbett, but I definitely

don't feel friendly toward this typewriter.

Then don't get involved with the typewriter.

Just change the ribbon.

I have the same trouble with my sewing machine.

- It's impossible. - Bet you don't swear at it.

Well, not when there are small children around.

- Hm. - Hey, she's a good lady.

Yes, yes, she is.

I-I-I see you've worked for Steve Gordon. I know him.

Steve's mother and I were friends.

She had only one rule about raising her family.

Hold your children with open arms.

I like that.

I like that.

[Tom sighs]

Well, thank you very much, Mrs. Thaler.

I, uh, I have your phone number.

Oh. Well, yeah, yeah, certainly, Mr. Corbett.

It's, it's been a pleasure meeting you.

Indeed. Meeting you, too.

You freaked out.

- Hm? - Freaked.

She was perfect.

Mr. Corbett, what's the matter with you?

Nothing is the matter, Tina.

Tell you what's the matter.

I am no good and I am selfish.

Do you realize if I had just hired Mrs. Thaler...

...I would have admitted that...

...Mrs. Livingston is leaving.

♪♪

Eddie, would you like the story

about the swan and the fisherman?

Instead of a story, can't we just talk?

Yes.

What would you like to talk about?

I was just remembering about the time

me, you and dad went to the mountains.

Oh, yes, the time you got lost.

It sure was dark and cold.

And you were very brave

but your father and I were not brave.

[chuckles]

Eddie, what do you see in the fire?

- A fierce dragon. - Yes.

- There he is. See? - Mm-hmm.

What do you see in the fire?

I see a kindly dragon.

Well, is kindly fire coming out of his nose?

[chuckles]

[doorbell ringing]

Is that Mr. Sato already?

Yes, it is almost eight o'clock.

Would you like to say goodnight to him?

- I guess so. - Alright.

[speaking in foreign language]

Good evening.

[speaking in foreign language]

Hi, Mr. Sato.

Hello, Eddie.

Where are you taking Mrs. Livingston tonight?

To visit with my relatives.

Oh, yeah, you're gonna talk about the wedding.

- Yes. - Well...

I guess I'll give you a present for your wedding.

- I'll give you Chet and David. - Uh, Chet and David?

Yes, that is the name of Eddie's favorite goldfish.

I'm going to bed now, Mrs. Livingston.

- Goodnight, Mr. Sato. - Goodnight, Eddie.

You don't have to tuck me in now, Mrs. Livingston.

I'm getting in to be a big boy.

- Oh, alright, Eddie. Goodnight. - Goodnight.

[chuckles]

As soon as Mr. Eddie's father comes home, we can leave.

- There's no hurry. - Ah so.

- I should like to talk. - Talk?

You know, you are the second person this evening

who wants to talk.

- Hm? - First was Eddie.

And what did he want to talk about?

He wanted to talk about the time when he got lost.

He was following the butterfly.

[chuckling]

What would you like to talk about?

Today I learned I will be going back to Tokyo.

- To visit? - No, to stay.

[chuckles] The factory there does not do well without me.

It is beautiful time in Japan.

I'm glad that you have not forgotten.

No, I never forget. It's the land of my childhood.

Eddie, what have you there?

Chet and David.

Here you are, Mr. Sato. Happy wedding.

Uh, thank you very much, Eddie.

When you go to live with Mr. Sato in, in his house

can I come and visit you and him and Chet and David?

Yes, but you have to come a long way.

Mr. Sato just told me we're going to live in Japan.

[Eddie] Japan?

I've been to a laguna once.

Is Japan farther than that?

Yes, it is very much further.

Do you have to live there?

[chuckles] I'm afraid so, Eddie.

Well, in case I don't get there too soon

Chet and David like ant eggs to eat.

I will remember.

Okay, well, goodnight, Mr. Sato.

- Goodnight, Eddie. - Goodnight, Mrs. Livingston.

Goodnight, Eddie.

♪♪

Goodnight.

[door shuts]

- You will miss the boy. - Yes.

I wonder if you will excuse me this evening.

You are not feeling well?

I-I feel well, but...

...I just would like to be...

...by myself.

Of course. I shall see you tomorrow.

[Mrs. Livingston] Yes, on the same bridge. Is that alright?

[birds chirping]

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

[speaking in foreign language]

[birds chirping]

♪♪

Well, has, uh, Mr. Sato left yet?

Yes, this morning.

Mrs. Livingston, I hate to ask this

but I have to ask it.

Did-did you change your mind because of Eddie?

Oh, no.

I hope that I would not give such a big burden

to such a little boy.

I shouldn't have asked.

I think that I have changed my mind

because I realize

that homesick is not the reason to get married.

I think.

You know

I think it's harder for-for you to get married and for me

but then it is for most other people.

Why is that?

[chuckles]

I think because we did it so well the first time.

Sure glad Chet and David didn't forget how to swim.

Well, that's one of the things you never forget, honey.

Would you ever forget Mr. Sato, Mrs. Livingston

now that you're not gonna marry him?

No.

Are you sorry that you're not

gonna marry him?

A little bit.

I'm not. Are you, dad?

No.

I'm not sorry for us.

♪♪

- Dad, are you a bachelor? - Yes.

- Am I a bachelor? - Yes, I guess you are.

- Are you an eligible bachelor? - Yes.

[Eddie] Well, am I an eligible bachelor?

- N-not quite, Eddie. - Oh.

[quacking]

[Eddie] Is a bride the same as a wife?

- Not exactly. - What's the difference, dad?

[Tom] Well, a bride is the girl that you marry

but a wife is the woman that you live with.

[Tom] Oh.

Is it okay if I don't understand that, dad?

[Tom] Sure.

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ Pa ra-pya ♪

♪ Pa ra ra pa ra ♪♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a warm-hearted person who'll love me till the end ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a one-boy cuddly toy ♪

♪ My up my down my pride and joy ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout him he's so much fun ♪

♪ Whether we're talkin' man to man ♪

♪ Or whether we're talkin' son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra pa ra ♪♪