03x14 - The Anniversary

[bunniefuu]

This is me, Eliza Thornberry.

Part of your average family.

I got a dad, a mom, and a sister.

There is Donnie-- we found him.

And Darwin? He found us.

(jabbering )

Oh, yeah, about our house-- it moves.

'Cause we travel all over the world.

You see, my dad hosts this nature show

And my mom sh**t it.

Okay, so we're not that average.

(panting )

And between you and me

something amazing happened...

And now I can talk to animals.

It's really cool

but totally secret.

And you know what?

Life's never been the same.



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(birds chirping... )

(Darwin sighs )

(munching... )

Gorgeous!

Well, I've always thought

Iwas reasonably attractive

but gorgeous? Oh...

Not you, Darwin.

Mount Fuji.

Hey, somebody's coming up here.

Anybody we know?

I can't quite make out.

Oh, no, it couldn't be.

Maybe? I don't think...

Could it be?

Eliza, please make up your mind.

Can it be or can it not be?

Hi! Hi! Hello!

I can't believe it.

Mom, Dad, Debbie, Donnie!

Eliza...?

Is there cause for alarm?

You'll never guess who's here... look!

(honks horn )

Surprise!

(both gasp )

Good heavens!

Grandma Sophie, Grandpa Frank!

Mom? Dad!

Aren't you people awake yet?

Where's my beautiful granddaughters?

(all laughing )

I can't believe what I'm seeing.

Mom, Dad, what are you doing here?

We came to be with you

on our th wedding anniversary.

And I've always wanted to see Japan.

I figured after years with me

your mother deserved whatever she wanted.

Isn't he sweet?

Dear, put the bag down.

You don't want to overdo.

Oh, wait till you see the little wild boy.

Marianne is making such progress with him.

Donnie?

(laughing, jabbering and cawing )

Uh, Marianne, what's wrong with his hair?

He must have gotten into my feather collection.

Donnie, come here.

(jabbering and cawing )

Whee...!

(sneezes )

(sneezes, sighs )

(laughing )

(sneezes )

Donald, dear, no, I'm allergic to you...

to, to birds.

(Nigel yawns )

Sorry you caught us all in the land of Nod, but...

We were up all night chasing bears.

Not bears again.

I still think about those awful ones we saw

when I visited you in Russia.

Oh, these are quite different, Sophie.

This is the Asian black bear.

And although they're nocturnal

we have yet to see one.

We don't have anything special for breakfast.

We weren't expecting company.

Oh, don't worry dear.

I brought our food.

Low-salt crackers

high-fiber bulgur wheat

fat-free rice cakes.

I'm watching my waistline.

And your father's been on a special diet

since his illness.

What illness?

It was nothing.

It was a heart att*ck.

(all gasp )

Dad?!

Angina.

The doc said angina.

Out in a day, nothing to worry about.

What's that mean, Grandpa?

It's just a little chest pain

that you have to keep your eye on.

Enough about me.

Now, what exciting things

do you have planned for you and me to do?

I've been gathering wood all morning

for the Yoshida fire festival tonight.

Love to help...

Soon as I have my delicious

fat-free, salt-free, taste-free breakfast.

Bleah... ooh!

Didn't you say your grandfather's an animal doctor?

A veterinarian. Why?

Oh. I've got the most awful back pain.

Darwin, no one's going to force you

to bring wood for the bonfire.

Look, Grandpa, it's Taimatsu, the fire festival.

Every family has a bonfire

to mark the end of the climbing season.

I can't wait to light ours.

Oh, honey, oh...

I think maybe you're still too young.

What?!

Maybe when

you're Debbie's age.

At least it will be fun

to see all the bonfires, eh, Bug?

You haven't called me that since I was little.

Guess what? You're still little.

(exasperated groan )

Sorry, I didn't mean to embarrass you.

You didn't.

I just wish people didn't treat me like a kid.

(chuckles ) Know the feeling.

(shouting in unison )

They're getting ready to move the Mikoshi.

According to my guide, that's the shrine

that will lead the procession

before they light the bonfires.

Let's give them a hand, Frank, shall we?

Frank, don't you dare.

It literally weighs a ton.

Don't think I'd be lifting the whole thing there by myself, Soph.

Even a corner is much too heavy for a man your age.

Dad, I have to agree with Mom.

People treat me like I'm an old man.

It'll still be fun to see the parade

don't you think, Grandpa?

Sure, Bug.

You bet.

(both yawning )

Mom, I wish we didn't have to film this bear tonight

but we have finish the assignment by tomorrow, or...

Dear, it's all right.

We'll spend time with the kids.

Why, your father's having the most wonderful time

playing cribbage with Eliza.

Then why are they sneaking away from camp with backpacks?

What?! Eliza!

Frank, why are you carrying

enough equipment to reach the North Pole?

Why you could climb Mount Fuji

with all that equipment.

(laughs )

Good idea, Nigel.

Wish I'd thought of it.

Okay, so we were sort of headed that way.

'Course we were.

It's the last day of climbing season.

Let's go, Eliza.

It's over , feet high.

It's much too dangerous for a -year-old man.

And a -year-old girl.

Why don't you all go to the Sengen shrine?

It's supposed to be lovely at sunset.

I'm game.

Eliza? Frank?

No, thanks.

We'll stay here and do something safe

like fold paper.

Origami.

Oh, perfect.

Well, dear, looks like it's you and me.

(Donnie jabbers and laughs )

Sophie, I think Donnie is quite taken with you.

And this is how he shows it?

Oh, come on, Mom.

We'll take you to the shrine

on the way to track the bears.

Good-bye, Dad, Eliza.

Bye. Good-bye.

See you in a while.

I'm not about to sit here folding paper.

I don't like being told

I'm too old to do something.

Me neither.

Too young, I mean.

You know, Grandpa, there's a full moon tonight

so there will be plenty of light to see by.

And if we climb during the night

we ought to be able to see the sunrise

from the top of the mountain.

Oh, Debbie, it's beautiful.

Now let's sit quietly and meditate.

(Donnie jabbering )

They do that here, you know.

(grunts )

Now, close your eyes

and let your mind drift into good thoughts.

No problem.

Des Brody, my Boys at Play poster, an Eliza-free zone...

To yourself, dear.

(Donnie panting and jabbering )

Donnie!

Shh, dear, clear your mind.

Whoo, whoo...!

Donnie, quit it.

Hush...

Just be one with the shrine.

(breathes deeply, sighs )

(panting... )

Ya, ya... ya... whee!

Whee! Wha...!

(jabbering )

(gong sounds )

Donald! Come here at once!

Ah...

I believe we've had enough meditation for today.

(Donnie jabbering and laughing )

(whispers ): It's time.

I'm ready.

Darwin.

Aah!

(mutters, sighs )

Ah...

A vigorous hike...

the mountain air...

just what the doctor ordered.

Mount Fuji, here we come!

Now if I go too fast for you...

Don't worry, I'll keep up, Bumpa.

(laughs )

You haven't called me that

since you were little.

(laughs ) It just slipped out.

I don't mind. Let's me know you're not all grown-up yet.

(thunder booming )

(Darwin screeches )

Darwin?

Be right back, Grandpa.

It's been a lovely stroll, but this is as far as I go.

Come on, Dar, nothing can happen to us as long as we're with Grandpa.

Can he make lightning stop? (whimpers )

No, but don't worry.

I know what to do.

(click, humming )

A little music to climb by?

Static means lightning's going to strike.

I was wrong.

Maybe you are all grown-up.

(whimpering )

Great minds think alike.

Shall we?

(Sophie snoring and sighing )

(snoring and muttering... )

Donnie: Wahoo! (jabbering )

Quiet, you little monster.

Don't wake Grandma and Grandpa.

I want to surprise them

with decorations for their anniversary.

Ah...

Fine, you can help.

But keep it down!

(muffled jabbering )

(Eliza groans )

Ooh...

(shudders )

Where are your gloves, Bug?

I forgot them.

I, I'm okay.

Nonsense, take mine.

Remember the time

we went ice fishing when you were six

and you dropped your mittens

on the way to the lake?

Yeah, you made me wear your extra socks over my hands.

It worked, didn't it?

I just remember how much fun we had.

Even though we almost froze to death

and didn't catch a single fish... (grunts )

Grandpa!

Are you okay?

Uh... must have hit a rock.

Maybe we should slow down.

We've got a mountain to climb. Upward!

Eliza: On onward!

(wind blowing )

Brr, bit of a chill in the air.

I hope Mom and Dad are warm enough.

I'm sure they're warm and comfy in their beds.

I'm beginning to think

the bears are warm and comfy

in their beds, too.

(growl )

You hear something?

Yes, my teeth chattering.

Oh, better keep on the move then.

Ooh...

(wind blowing )

(panting, Darwin whimpering )

That's quite a workout.

Ooh.

Look... deer.

Eliza, out of the way!

That was just like when we hiked Mount Whitney

and the trail started to crumble under our feet.

There's one difference. (sighs )

I was younger then.

It was only two years ago, Grandpa.

A lot can happen to a body in two years.

I know, I've grown three inches.

And you're still able to climb, right?

You bet.

Let's go!

What going on?

Are we going home?

Definitely not.

But it's dark and cold and your grandfather looks tired.

Why do you have to do this now?

I don't, but my grandfather does

and I'm going to help him no matter what.

(groans )

(jabbering )

(laughing )

(panting )

(laughing )

(grunting )

Ah! Donnie...!

Now look what you've done!

Oh...

Oh, no, no, stop!

Sophie: Debra.

(gasps )

What's all this?

It was supposed to be a surprise for you and Grandpa

before flyboy here ruined it.

What can I do to help?

Just, just catch the uncivilized brat.

Me? Oh... all right, dear.

Uh... Donald, come to Grandma Sophie.

Whoa!

Ooh...

Why, he's quite sweet.

I wonder if I can convince him to take a bath.

(radio crackling softly )

(loud static )

Lightning!

Take cover, Eliza, quickly!

(Darwin whimpering )

Oh!

Eliza, help!

(grunting and groaning )

Grandpa!

(Frank grunting )

Grandpa, are you okay?

Darn branch.

Couldn't get out of the way fast enough.

I'm stuck.

Let me help you.

(grunting )

You better go get help.

I'm not leaving you.

(chattering like chimp )

(chattering )

I do that sometimes.

It seems to calm him down.

Makes sense to me.

I'm scared, Grandpa.

I'm afraid I'll hurt you.

Ooh, just take a deep breath.

(sighs deeply )

(both grunting )

That a girl... keep pushing!

We did it!

Are you okay?

Nothing broken.

(chattering happily )

(thunder booms )

Sorry, Bug, we better call it quits.

Oh... okay.

Let me go grab my flashlight.

(bear growls )

Huh?

(roaring )

(gasps, screams )

Nigel, maybe we should call it quits.

I'd like to be there when my parents wake up on their anniversary.

Maybe make them...

A surprise breakfast!

Poppet, I was thinking exactly the same thing.

You were?

Oh, darling...

(growling... )

(snarls )

Please, I want to help you.

I do not believe you.

A human set this trap.

Not me.

I was just hiking with my grandfather.

Frank: Eliza?

That's my grandfather.

He's an animal doctor.

He can take care of you.

(growling... )

(nervous chattering )

Eliza, get back!

You have no idea what an animal in pain will do.

But Grandpa, he's caught.

Run and fetch me my pack, will you?

(growls )

Easy, fella... poor thing.

What are you going to do, Grandpa?

Don't know without a tranquilizer.

He's not going to let me near him to free him from that trap.

Eliza, move over that way.

Divert his attention.

Not too close!

Listen, my grandfather's going to get you out of this trap and fix your leg.

But I think he wants to throw a rope around you first.

And hunt me down. No!

I promise he won't hurt you.

Stand back, Eliza.

(growls )

(growling softly )

Easy now, easy.

(sniffing )

(hooting )

Great idea, Grandpa.

Let him release your leg from the trap

and he'll make it better.

Ah...

Looks like nothing's broken.

That's great news, Grandpa.

For you and me both, fella.

(Donnie jabbering )

Excellent, Donald!

Marianne: Oh! What's all this?

Both: Surprise!

Our anniversary party.

Debbie's idea.

Grandma helped... and Donnie.

It's beautiful, all of you.

Oh, I should wake up Frank.

It's almost morning anyway.

Debbie, you get Eliza.

Rise and shine, squirt!

(gasps )

Marianne, Frank's not there!

Neither is Eliza.

Her backpack's gone, too.

I bet they went to climb that mountain.

(Sophie gasps )

Never patched up a bear before.

Horse, pet raccoon, even a frog.

But that... that may have been my finest hour.

Well, let's go.

Mount Fuji's that way.

I thought you said...

I know what I said

but we're going on.

But Grandpa, all this time

you've been telling me that you're not, not...

As young as I used to be? That's true, Bug.

I've had to accept it and you'll have to, too.

But suddenly I'm renewed!

Ah... awesome.

How do you feel, Grandpa?

Frank: Awesome.

Stubborn old coot.

I told him... oh, he should...

Eliza should have known better.

Marianne, look, an Asian black bear.

Stay there, Mother.

It's in here somewhere.

(growling softly )

Here we are on majestic Mount Fuji

with the rarely seen Asian black bear or moon bear.

(rattling... )

Back!Banzai!

Sophie!

No!

Frank! I was so worried!

Sorry, old girl.

Guess I should have left a note.

Don't worry, they won't hurt you.

My parents just want to film you.

Where's Eliza?

Eliza!

Get away from that bear!

It's okay, Marianne.

That bear's my patient.

Why its leg appears to be bandaged.

(gasps )

Bears... bonfires...

Maybe we should have just gone

to dinner theater for our anniversary.

(sighs )

What do you think they're going to say?

Do you two want to let us in on your secret?

We're really sorry.

You were right.

It was harder than we thought.

Well, you were a little right, too.

You did successfully make an extremely difficult climb.

Both of you.

But don't you ever do that again.

Who made these stunning swans?

Donnie. What the big deal?

Oh, they're quite significant.

You see, when the male and female swan first meet

the male bird bows to the female

and if she likes his looks, she bows back.

Oh, you... old fool.

(laughs )

It's usually love at first sight.

And to show their love

they entwine their long, graceful necks

so that they look like they've become one swan.

They mate for life.

Like you, Sophie and Frank.

They last years or more.

(sniffles )

Just as I hope to celebrate with my own dear wife someday.

Oh, darling, oh...

You don't think they'll still be

living in the wild then, do you?

Happy anniversary, Soph.

You too, Frank.

Oh...

Oh...

(jabbering )

(laughter )

Sophie: I believe we've had enough meditation for today.