03x21 - Best of Friends
Posted: 06/23/23 17:09
You having trouble
with your homework, Nicholas?
Yeah, sort of.
See, today, in class
my teacher gave me
a pen pal to write to
and now, I gotta
write him a letter.
Oh, well,
that sounds like fun.
So what's the problem?
Well, what do you write
to a guy in Australia
who has a kangaroo, when
I'm just a guy in Sacramento
with a couple of hamsters?
Well, you could, uh, you could
tell him about your family.
I mean, not many people
have seven brothers
and sisters, right?
- He's got ten.
- Oh.
Well, why don't you tell him
that your father
writes for newspaper?
His dad builds race cars.
Oh, that sounds exciting.
Almost too good to be true, huh?
Yeah, I know.
Well, keep thinking,
I mean, I'm sure
you're gonna come up
with somethin'.
[sighs]
Dear Nick..
I am writing to you
from my house boat.
My father
the...astronaut..
["Eight Is Enough"]
♪ There's a magic in the early
morning we've found ♪
♪ When the sunrise smiles ♪
♪ On everything around ♪
♪ It's a portrait
of the happiness ♪
♪ That we feel
and always will ♪
♪ For eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪
♪ Oh we spend our days ♪
♪ Like bright
and shiny new dimes ♪
♪ If we're ever puzzled ♪
♪ By the changing times ♪
♪ There's a plate
of homemade wishes ♪
♪ On the kitchen windowsill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪♪
[instrumental music]
Nancy!
If you don't hurry up
you're gonna
miss your flight.
(Nancy)
'I'll be right down.'
"Nicholas and Irving's.."
What?
Lemonade.
Lemonade?
Where are you
going to sell this?
- Out front.
- Yeah.
We figure we can
get the local trade.
Yes, of course.
And I'll get the litter trade
all over my front lawn.
Don't worry, dad. We're not
throwing anything away.
We're recycling everything.
Oh, well,
that sounds very sanitary.
Yeah, and profitable.
Nancy!
[sighs]
- I'm all set, dad.
- Oh, thank goodness.
Do you think it's really
necessary to bring your entire
wardrobe for one-week
computer training?
Yes, daddy.
People dress in San Francisco.
Oh, yes, well,
what do they do in Sacramento?
Cover their nakedness.
Oh, thank heavens for that.
Nicholas, do you wanna come out
and say goodbye to your sister?
Goodbye.
I should know better
than to expect sentiment
from a nine-year- old
business man.
[instrumental music]
What happened?
I thought you disappeared.
Oh, I kinda got lost
in the stacks.
How's it going?
Well, Michelangelo just started
painting the Sistine Chapel.
[sighs]
The Renaissance was supposed
to have been a fun time.
Only when it's compared
to the Spanish Inquisition.
'Hey, you look
a little burned out.'
Did you have a rough workout
at the pool today?
No.
I didn't even go to practice.
I don't know
what's got me down.
Well, whatever it is,
I think I know the cure.
Tommy!
[screams]
Stop it!
Please stop.
It's good to see you
happy again.
I just need to loosen up.
Are you and Rick
having problems?
No.
Well, maybe.
Nothin' miles won't cure.
It's tough dating
a freshman at Berkeley
when you're still a junior
at Sacramento High.
Why don't you
just give it up?
I guess I'm one
of those people..
...who needs to have
someone who cares.
You don't have to go all the way
to Berkeley for that.
[gasps]
David, we have visitors.
What are you talking about?
[sighs]
We have cockroaches.
Hey, Nicholas, I thought you
were supposed to be watching.
Nicholas!
I'm watchin'.
I'm watchin'.
[girls giggling]
Hey, hi, Nicky,
how's the lemonade business?
Well, okay,
if you don't mind bossy sisters.
Okay, Nicholas,
now you're the boss.
Hey, you guys, we gotta
set an extra plate for dinner.
(Susan)
Oh, no, don't tell me Nancy's
given up on computers already.
(Elizabeth)
'No, Tommy's inviting
a guest over for dinner.'
Oh, no, not that
Skids Hendrix again.
Boy, somebody has to teach him
to use a knife and a fork.
This time it's a girl.
Lori West.
Tommy's bringing
a girl home for dinner?
(Joannie)
Hey, Elizabeth,
what's the story?
Well, I know they've been
spending a lot of time together.
You know, hanging around
each other at school and stuff.
Oh, come on,
get to the good details.
That's it.
As far as I know, there's
nothing romantic going on.
Oh, yeah, come on,
with our little brother
you cannot believe him.
Really, you guys,
they are just friends.
Come on, I mean, Lori's
going with some college guy
and Tommy's dating
a cheerleader.
Hey, uh, Elizabeth,
she's a majorette, okay?
A majorette. What did you
do with my car keys?
They're over there
on the counter.
Ah, good.
See you guys at dinner.
That doesn't look like somebody
going to pick up a friend.
Unless it was
a very good friend.
Yeah.
[indistinct chatter]
This is great lasagna,
Mrs. Bradford.
Oh, thank you, Lori.
I'd love to take the credit,
but Mary made it.
Well, some people drink
to escape
the pressures of studying..
I cook.
Hm. What's the project you're
working on in school, Tommy?
Oh, it's a term paper.
You're writing it together?
No, we each have
a separate subject
but we're just kind of
helping each other out
with the research.
Oh, you mean, Tommy copies
off your paper?
No, it's not like that,
Nicholas.
You see, Tommy isn't
too familiar
with the Dewey Decimal System
'so I try to help him
find the books he needs.'
And Lori doesn't know
when to quit studying, so..
So that's where your years
of valuable experience
come in handy.
Well, we each have
our strong points.
Well, I think Lori
is a very nice girl.
I know.
Anybody who can get Tommy
to help with the dishes
is okay in my book.
Did you see how polite
he was at dinner?
My guess is that there's
something very special
going on between those two.
Tommy says they're
just platonic friends.
(Tom)
That's what
they want us to think.
But I've got
a six sense that says
that they're more
than just platonic friends.
I think that's just
a father's wishful thinking.
Yeah?
Maybe, I don't know.
But don't you think
that a girl like Lori..
I mean, bright,
thoughtful, mature
would be a very good
influence on Tommy?
Mm-hmm.
Look what I did for you.
[laughs]
[instrumental music]
Well, with a miracle or two
I just might
get this paper done.
Hey, are you okay?
Huh?
Oh, yeah. I guess
my mind just wandered.
You wanna knock off
for the night?
Are you kidding?
I got three more chapters.
Just thought I'd ask.
Tommy?
Yeah?
I think I..
I think I better start reading
those three more chapters.
[instrumental music]
Yeah. You got a mess
of roaches down there, alright.
We have more in the bathroom.
Figured that.
Can't, uh, use
hand-to-hand combat
with this many
of the little devils.
- You can't.
- Oh, no.
Gotta drop the big one.
The big one?
The b*mb.
You know, fumigate.
Oh, when can you get started?
'Well, seeing as I don't have
the proper equipment'
'with me now,
I guess it'll have to be'
'first thing in the morning.'
That'll give you folks
time enough
to find another place
to hole up for a day or two.
I beg your pardon?
Well, you can't stay here
when I'm fumigating.
The smell alone
will knock you out.
Uh..
'Not to mention
all the dead bodies.'
Oh, yuck!
Well, see you bright and early.
Right.
Thank you very much.
Got any ideas
where we're going to stay?
One, but I'm not sure
how it's going to go over.
[instrumental music]
Hey, Lori.
Lori, wait up.
Lori, how come you weren't
in history today?
I just got to school.
Oh, where have you been?
What is this? Do you want
a note from my mother?
Well..
It was seeing you.
I'm sorry,
I was just wondering.
I was at a free clinic,
alright?
Free clinic?
'What, are you sick?'
What's wrong?
What did they say?
They said I was pregnant.
Hey, come on. I'm serious.
So am I.
[instrumental music]
So this is
the grand opening, huh?
Yeah.
What do you think?
Well, you better let me
take the taste test first
'before I pass judgment.'
Well?
Hmm, tasted better
when I made it the other day.
That'll be ten cents.
What? I'm family.
Sorry.
You drink, you pay.
In that case,
it was rotten.
Thank you.
Please come again.
[instrumental music]
Well, you wanna talk about it?
I don't owe you
an explanation.
You have nothing
to do with this.
I'm sorry.
I know you're
just trying to help.
'Yeah, you're right. I am.'
Have you given much thought
to what you're gonna do?
Sure.
That doesn't mean
I came up with any answers.
You know, they teach you all
about how not to get pregnant.
But nobody tells you
what to do if it happens.
What about Rick?
Have you talked to him yet?
Yeah, I called him
from the clinic.
What did he have to say?
What could he say
except that he was sorry?
Well, isn't he coming back
to Sacramento?
I hope so.
I really need him
right now.
Wait, what about your parents?
I don't wanna think about it.
How do you tell
a mother and father
that their little girl's
in big trouble?
[instrumental music]
Well, well, what brings
you two here so early?
We need a favor.
Alright. Try me.
Room and board.
Temporarily, of course.
They're fumigating
our apartment.
Oh, no, not ants again.
- Roaches.
- Ugh.
Well, I, uh, guess
I can't deny
my home to my own son
and his, uh..
his, uh..
Attorney.
Right, of course.
His attorney.
(Janet)
'Are you sure it's okay
if we stay here?'
Oh, yes.
Are you sure
there's no problem?
We've got a problem.
You forgot to make
reservations for lunch?
No, I'm serious.
We have two unmarried people
staying in our house.
We have seven unmarried people
staying in our house.
What's two more?
Abby, David and Janet
are spending the night.
- Together?
- 'Yes.'
Oh. Can we talk about it later?
I'm hungry.
But it bothers me now.
Nicholas is there.
Well, they'll just
have to sleep separately.
We have plenty of room.
But what about the..
The neighbors?
If they come by,
we can turn out the lights
and pretend
that we're not there.
[telephone ringing]
Now, would you come on?
You invited me to lunch.
[instrumental music]
What is this,
some kind of holiday
where people can't have lemons?
I don't know.
Maybe we're in a bad spot.
You think so?
Haven't you seen all the people
go by that corner?
Maybe we should
move over there.
Okay, let's check it out.
We got nothing better to do.
[instrumental music]
I don't believe it.
Tracey Kappleton.
Isn't she the one
who makes you itch?
Just like poison ivy.
(Irving)
'I can see why.'
- Who's the other one?
- Her sister.
[instrumental music]
Hello, Nicholas.
Can I get something for you?
Yeah, you can get out of town.
[instrumental music]
[panting]
Hi.
Hi.
I didn't think
you were gonna make it.
Uh, listen, Lori, uh..
I know that
it's impossible for me
to totally relate
to what you're going through
and there's nothing
I can say to change things
but...if you need me,
I'm there.
I know, Tommy,
but it's not your problem.
Yeah, I know,
you and Rick..
[scoffs]
Rick..
...that's a laugh.
[sniffles]
Go on, read it.
"Dear Lori..
"I know that
neither of us is ready
for the responsibility
of a child yet."
"I hope this covers
the expenses."
[crying]
"Believe me, it's the best thing
for the both of us.
I'm sorry. Rick."
Three hundred dollars.
That's his idea
of the best thing.
Just a few hours
one afternoon in a clinic
and boom
the problem goes away
just like that.
Well, that particular solution's
just isn't
the right thing for me.
Lori, are you sure?
[sobbing]
Yeah, I'm very sure.
Tommy, what am I gonna do?
I'm all alone.
[crying]
Lori, you're not.
I believe in you.
[door shuts]
Oh, uh, David, hi.
Just the man I wanted to see.
What's up?
- Come in here a second, huh?
- Yeah.
Uh, sit down, David.
[clears throat]
Uh...you know, uh..
...as-as the father
of this household
'I-I have certain
ethical responsibilities..'
- Dad, I know--
- Please!
Now, let me finish.
This is important.
I-I, I know
I know that you and Janet
are cohabitating.
'And-and that's your business.'
- Right.
- Right.
But I think that tonight..
With Nicholas..
He looks up to you.
and I-I..
This is so hard to say.
I-I don't think
that I can allow
you and Janet..
Oh, Janet.
We were just talking about you.
I'm sorry,
I just wanted to thank you
for letting us stay here.
Nancy's bed is just perfect.
- 'Nice and hard.'
- Oh.
Nancy's bed.
Elizabeth doesn't snore,
does she?
No.
Wait a minute.
I've been standing here talking
about this for five minutes
and all the time,
you two had already decided to..
...un-cohabitate.
- 'David.'
- I'm sorry, dad.
I love to watch you struggle
with your conscience.
[door slams]
(Tommy)
'Dad.'
Oh, Tommy, I'm in here.
See you later.
Uh..
- 'Have you got a minute?'
- Uh, certainly.
Well..
Uh..
This must be very serious.
Yeah, it is.
Tell me. Come on.
The suspense is k*lling me.
What is it?
Well, uh, I've come
to a decision and, uh..
I want you to try
and understand it
from my point of view.
Well, I'll try.
Uh..
Well?
Uh..
Dad, Lori is pregnant.
What?
We have to get married.
[dramatic music]
(Tom)
I can't believe it.
You know, sex is not something
to be taken lightly.
Look, dad,
no one took it lightly.
It was an accident.
I'm sorry.
Sorry? Do you realize
what this means?
Fatherhood at .
Oh, hey, listen, I'd like
to take it back, but I can't.
How could you do something
so irresponsible?
Look, dad, what do you
want me to do?
Walk away from it?
What about Lori?
Yeah, Lori. That's another
thing I don't understand.
She's such a nice girl.
Oh, I get it. Nice girls
don't get pregnant, huh?
No, no, no.
That's not what I mean.
I mean,
that the two of you
should have thought
about the consequences
before you did
something so stupid.
Oh, this is great.
The old Bradford understanding.
You can always count on dad
when the chips are down.
- 'That's enough, young man.'
- Sure, it is.
[door slams]
It's so quiet out there,
it's eerie.
Poor Tommy.
Yeah. Dad really
came down hard on him.
What would you like dad
to do, Susan?
Congratulate Tommy
on his engagement?
Well, no, but he could be
a little more compassionate.
I mean, it's-it's not your
average family crisis, is it?
No.
You know,
I kind of admire Tommy.
I mean, at least
he's standing up
and accepting
the responsibility.
Hmm.
You know,
it's just so unreal.
I mean, you hear about
this kinda thing
but you never expect it
to happen in your own family.
Yeah.
I often wondered what I'd do
if it happened to me.
Can you imagine where
our lives would be like now
if one of us
had a baby at ?
There must be something
we can do to help.
I agree.
But at this point,
I don't know what that is.
They're just a couple of kids.
Not anymore.
(Tom)
'They're probably out right now'
'looking for justice
of the peace.'
(Abby)
'Will you stop
blaming yourself?'
'You did what any father would
do under this circumstances.'
What did I do?
I didn't even listen to them.
I just was too busy yelling
my head off and now..
He'll be back.
Well, and then what?
And then we'll all sit down,
and we'll have a talk.
There are rational ways
of dealing
with teenage pregnancies.
Oh, Tom, the best thing
you can do right now
is to get some sleep.
[instrumental music]
I couldn't.
I'm sorry, Tommy.
I just don't know
how to break it to them.
That's okay.
Come on, let's go for a ride.
Too jumpy to sit still.
Come walk with me.
[instrumental music]
Tommy, this whole marriage
idea, it's not right.
Why do you wanna
throw away your whole life?
It's not your problem.
I don't need someone else
to share it with me.
Look, I'm not just
sharing your problem.
We're working it
out together.
- Tommy, we can't.
- Yeah, we can.
Now, look, I figure if we can
get married next week..
Next week?
Yeah, the sooner
we get settled
the easier it's gonna be
when the baby comes.
Tommy, this is crazy.
Please I'm begging you,
don't get involved.
Look, you said yourself
that you can't handle it alone.
Now you've already found out
how much Rick cares.
And you can't even
tell your own parents.
Now, where does
that leave you?
Nowhere.
Is that what you want
for yourself?
I don't know, Tommy.
I don't know.
Is that what you want
for your baby?
No.
[instrumental music]
Why am I doing
this for you?
Because you love me.
I knew there was
a good reason.
It's not gonna be easy
for me down here
knowing you're up there.
I'll blow kisses
from the window.
No, it won't work,
it's too cold outside.
On the other hand,
it's, uh, rather warm upstairs.
You're not thinking..
A midnight rendezvous, yes,
as a matter of fact, I was.
How does it sound to you?
Very romantic.
Very enticing.
And very crowded.
Oh, Elizabeth, no.
Yeah, it's difficult,
but not impossible.
I covered for her once
when she broke curfew
with an electric bass player.
She owes me.
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
I don't like doing this.
And I wouldn't like
telling dad about
the electric bass player either.
[dramatic music]
[clattering]
Klutz.
Shh!
[glasses clinking]
[music continues]
[toilet flushing]
[clattering]
Hi, David.
What time is it?
Nicholas, it's the middle
of the night.
What got you out of bed?
Well, I think it was all
the lemonade that we had
leftover from this afternoon.
Oh yeah,
that'll do it every time.
Come on,
let's get you back to bed.
[sighs]
Where's Tommy?
Well, he had to go
talk to somebody.
He'll be back soon.
How about a story?
Yeah.
Read me this one.
"Captain Ozone And The Screams
From Behind The Layer."
Are you sure this won't
keep you awake?
"And when the radiation cleared
Captain Ozone walked through
"the burned out shell of what
was once the Planet Caniba
happy that the universe
was safe once again."
[instrumental music]
[door shuts]
David, I didn't know
anyone else was up.
Oh, I just needed
another blanket.
Well, uh, look I was, uh,
goin' down to the kitchen
for a snack. I, I could
sure use some company.
Oh, sure.
So that was our fifth date..
...and the next time, well,
he wanted to go to the zoo.
'And he had to see everything.'
That's when I said
"Forget it."
I don't know, David,
you think I was..
David?
Oh, David?
Are you sleeping?
Oh no, what? No.
Hmm.
Well, thanks for listening.
Goodnight.
'Goodnight.'
[sighs]
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
(Tom)
'David, what are you doing up?'
Oh, uh,
just getting a blanket.
Oh, I was hoping
you might be Tommy.
No, Tommy's not home yet.
[door shuts]
That must be him now.
Why don't you come down
with me, David?
You might be able
to relate better than I.
Sure, dad.
Tommy...I'm sorry,
I, uh..
...flew off the handle
this afternoon.
- I was wrong.
- Uh, that's okay, dad.
I guess I kinda sprung it
on you without much warning.
Tommy, are you sure
that marriage is the answer?
Baby deserves a father.
Oh, we all understand how
you feel about Lori, but, uh..
do you realize
what marriage means?
Dad, what would you have done
if this had happened to you?
Oh, well, I..
Now, wait,
that's not a fair question.
Things are a lot
different today.
You have alternatives.
Uh, Lori doesn't want
an alternative.
Now, wait a minute,
I'd like to know
where Lori's parents
stand on all this.
- They don't know.
- They don't know?
Tsk, well, you can't make plans
without her parents' consent.
- Dad.
- Uh, look dad, we'll tell them.
We just wanna make sure
everything is worked out first.
Alright, then let's talk
about it, okay?
Have you figured a way
to take care of a..
...of a wife and a child?
Well, I have to run a cheap
apartment somewhere and..
...I guess I'll have to
go out and get a job.
Dad, remember, we once
talked about converting
the garage into an apartment?
Yes, I guess,
we could still swing that.
Uh, do you mean it?
Sure, we're all
in this together.
Hey, there's a chance
I can get you some
light construction work
on weekends.
And you could still
stay in school.
[chuckling]
I'll work so hard, it's..
Well, it might not be
the greatest way
to start a new life.
But who knows?
In time..
Uh, dad, I was kinda
wrong today, too.
You were right, I can count
on you when the chips are down.
Not just me.
The whole family.
- Goodnight, you guys.
- Goodnight.
Is it time
to switch back yet?
[chuckling]
No. No, not yet.
Now go back to sleep.
Okay?
[instrumental music]
- How's it goin'?
- Great.
Hey, don't look so down.
I've got everything
under control. It's all set.
- What's all set?
- You and me.
Oh.
I talked to my dad
and my brother last night.
Wait till you hear
what they're gonna do.
Wait a minute, Tommy. You can't
drag your family into this.
I'm not dragging anybody
into anything.
They wanna help.
Uh, David and I are gonna
turn the garage
'into an apartment for us.'
You expect us to bring up
a baby in a garage.
It'll be perfect, I promise.
And David's gonna line up
some part-time jobs for me
so I can still
go to school.
At least it's not
a total disaster.
Of course.
I can still bring in some money
and still see you.
Besides, David and I
work great together.
'We probably have our own
construction company'
'by the time we bronze
our first baby shoes.'
Look, the important thing is
that you're gonna have a baby.
And the baby's gonna
need a father.
'And I'm not gonna stand by
and watch your life'
'go down the drain when I can
do somethin' about it.'
I let everything get
so messed up.
Look, I want you
to start thinking positive.
My family is behind us.
'Everything's gonna
work out.'
Now I told you I was gonna take
care of you, and I mean it.
Just be quiet and let me
handle everything, okay?
[instrumental music]
Isn't our first batch
ready yet?
I don't know, it says
it takes ten minutes.
You remember when Mary
put them in?
No, but we'll know
when they're done.
We'll show that Tracey Kappleton
she's not the only one
that could run a lemonade stand.
How much water
goes in this stuff?
'Two quarts.'
I just thought
of something.
If we put in four quarts,
we have twice as much, right?
So?
So we can cut our prices
to five cents
and undersell
Tracey Kappleton.
Yeah.
[sniffing]
Irving...the cookies.
[coughing]
Oh.
I think this means
they're done.
I think this means
we're gonna have a fire set.
[coughing]
[instrumental music]
[keys clacking]
[knock on door]
(Tom)
Oh, Lori.
Hi.
Uh, won't you come in, dear.
Well, please have a seat.
Thank you.
Mr. Bradford, I don't know what
Tommy has told you about us, I--
Oh, no, no, no,
we've discussed the whole thing
and we've decided
to make the best of it.
But you know what
really disturbs me
is that your family
doesn't know what--
Mr. Bradford, that's not what
I came to talk to you about.
It's not my family
I'm worried about, it's yours.
I don't know how
I let this go so far.
Maybe I was being selfish.
When I was so frightened
and alone
I just didn't know
where else to turn.
'I never stopped to think
how much my mistake'
'would affect you
and your family.'
Oh, wait a minute,
I, I don't follow you.
You've gotta stop this
before it's too late.
Tommy is not the father
of my baby.
[instrumental music]
- Look.
- Oh, no.
Hello, boys.
How's business?
Looks like people
are staying away in bunches.
You want some lemonade?
Drink your lemonade?
Yuck!
Then what are you
doing here?
We wanna buy you out.
Buy us out?
(Missy)
'Yes, you boys are giving
lemonade a bad name'
'in this neighborhood.'
Forget it,
we're not selling.
Okay, we just have to
drive you out of business.
Wait, we won't sell.
But we might consider
becoming partners with you.
Okay, I think we can
work something out.
Thanks for driving me home.
Oh, that's alright.
You know, I had the feeling
on the way over here
that maybe you wanted
to ask me something.
I do, I just don't know how.
Oh, don't be afraid to ask.
Mr. Bradford, what should I do?
Well, I can't answer
that question.
Nobody can, really,
it's your decision.
And it's a decision that is not
only gonna affect your life
but also the life that you're
bringing into this world.
[sighs]
I don't know what to do.
Keep the baby,
put it up for adoption?
It's all so confusing.
You haven't told
your folks yet?
I don't wanna hurt them.
See, you're hurting them more
by keeping it from them.
Well, they won't be
as understanding as you were.
Uh, this is a very difficult
thing for them to understand.
Naturally they're going
to feel betrayed
they're going to be upset.
'But that's only normal.'
'And be patient with them.'
'Give them time to remember
how much they love you.'
I don't think
it'll take them too long.
Now I know
why Tommy is so special.
[door closes]
- She told you?
- Yes.
She didn't wanna hurt you.
Hurt me, uh..
Sit down.
Tommy, when someone that you
care for is in trouble
your-your first instinct
is to try to protect them.
'I mean, you'll do everything
within your power to help them.'
But sometimes you can't
always listen to
what your heart
is telling you.
Listen, dad, Lori needs me.
Uh, her baby needs a father.
Did Lori tell you that?
[instrumental music]
Tommy, it's very rare that a man
is willing to sacrifice
his own needs for a friend.
And I'm proud of you for that,
I really am.
But this is the wrong way
to go about helping
someone that you care for.
- I don't think so.
- Maybe you don't.
But Lori does.
What?
She doesn't wanna marry you.
Well, at least,
business is booming.
Yeah, the more it booms,
the more we work.
Some partnership.
What are you gonna do
with your share?
- Take a vacation.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
Lemonade business
isn't all it's made out to be.
Especially when you're working
for Tracey sl*ve driver.
Are you boys loafing again?
You haven't even finished
squeezing the last box.
We need a break.
Our blisters burn
from lemon juice.
What do I have, couple of
cry babies for partners?
You know our deal.
While you work
at the Big Squeeze
I give the orders.
Got it?
- Hey, Tracey.
- Yeah?
- Go suck a lemon!
- Go suck a lemon!
[instrumental music]
- Well, we didn't get rich.
- But we got even.
[instrumental music]
- Hi.
- Hi.
You know, I'm leaving
this weekend.
Yeah.
What made you decide
on that school?
Well, I talked it over
with my parents and they agree
it's the best thing for me.
The counselors are young
and really nice.
And the girls, well,
we're all on the same boat
so nobody feels like
a freak or anything.
Sounds great.
It's not great.
It's just the only thing
I can do right now.
You know,
I'm gonna miss you.
Me too.
Hey, mister,
if you're just gonna sit there
how about letting us
use it?
Sure, kid.
[instrumental music]
[indistinct chatter]
[instrumental music]
Well, I guess it's not
our place anymore, huh?
You know,
I really do love you.
I love you, too.
I guess I acted like
such a jerk, all my plans and--
No, Tommy,
it was beautiful.
Remember when I told you
I needed someone
who took care about me?
Yeah.
Well, it makes going away
a little easier knowing
there's someone who does.
Well, I hope everything
works out for you.
- I'm scared.
- Yeah, I am, too.
But I know I am doing
the right thing.
I need time to think,
to figure out what's best
for me and the baby.
You're doin' the right thing.
Thanks, Tommy, that helps.
Hey, uh, can I come
visit you sometime?
You better.
Okay.
Take care of yourself, okay?
Bye, Tommy.
[instrumental music]
[instrumental music]
I'm gonna take
these out to the car.
Okay, I'll be out
in a second.
Okay.
[music continues]
Wow, uh, leaving so soon?
Oh, yeah, landlord called.
Gave us the all clear signal.
- Roaches are dead and gone.
- Don't count on it.
It's been my experience
that all roaches never die
they just crawl next door.
- Oh.
- Oh-oh.
Does Nicholas know
you're taking his Zappies?
Well, it's a care package.
Our cupboard suffered heavy loss
and we're stocking up.
Alright. Oh, wait a minute,
that reminds me.
What?
You, um, don't wanna
forget this again.
Oh.
- Thanks.
- Enjoy.
- Thank you.
- Don't mention it.
[instrumental music]
[glasses clink]
[theme music]
with your homework, Nicholas?
Yeah, sort of.
See, today, in class
my teacher gave me
a pen pal to write to
and now, I gotta
write him a letter.
Oh, well,
that sounds like fun.
So what's the problem?
Well, what do you write
to a guy in Australia
who has a kangaroo, when
I'm just a guy in Sacramento
with a couple of hamsters?
Well, you could, uh, you could
tell him about your family.
I mean, not many people
have seven brothers
and sisters, right?
- He's got ten.
- Oh.
Well, why don't you tell him
that your father
writes for newspaper?
His dad builds race cars.
Oh, that sounds exciting.
Almost too good to be true, huh?
Yeah, I know.
Well, keep thinking,
I mean, I'm sure
you're gonna come up
with somethin'.
[sighs]
Dear Nick..
I am writing to you
from my house boat.
My father
the...astronaut..
["Eight Is Enough"]
♪ There's a magic in the early
morning we've found ♪
♪ When the sunrise smiles ♪
♪ On everything around ♪
♪ It's a portrait
of the happiness ♪
♪ That we feel
and always will ♪
♪ For eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪
♪ Oh we spend our days ♪
♪ Like bright
and shiny new dimes ♪
♪ If we're ever puzzled ♪
♪ By the changing times ♪
♪ There's a plate
of homemade wishes ♪
♪ On the kitchen windowsill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪♪
[instrumental music]
Nancy!
If you don't hurry up
you're gonna
miss your flight.
(Nancy)
'I'll be right down.'
"Nicholas and Irving's.."
What?
Lemonade.
Lemonade?
Where are you
going to sell this?
- Out front.
- Yeah.
We figure we can
get the local trade.
Yes, of course.
And I'll get the litter trade
all over my front lawn.
Don't worry, dad. We're not
throwing anything away.
We're recycling everything.
Oh, well,
that sounds very sanitary.
Yeah, and profitable.
Nancy!
[sighs]
- I'm all set, dad.
- Oh, thank goodness.
Do you think it's really
necessary to bring your entire
wardrobe for one-week
computer training?
Yes, daddy.
People dress in San Francisco.
Oh, yes, well,
what do they do in Sacramento?
Cover their nakedness.
Oh, thank heavens for that.
Nicholas, do you wanna come out
and say goodbye to your sister?
Goodbye.
I should know better
than to expect sentiment
from a nine-year- old
business man.
[instrumental music]
What happened?
I thought you disappeared.
Oh, I kinda got lost
in the stacks.
How's it going?
Well, Michelangelo just started
painting the Sistine Chapel.
[sighs]
The Renaissance was supposed
to have been a fun time.
Only when it's compared
to the Spanish Inquisition.
'Hey, you look
a little burned out.'
Did you have a rough workout
at the pool today?
No.
I didn't even go to practice.
I don't know
what's got me down.
Well, whatever it is,
I think I know the cure.
Tommy!
[screams]
Stop it!
Please stop.
It's good to see you
happy again.
I just need to loosen up.
Are you and Rick
having problems?
No.
Well, maybe.
Nothin' miles won't cure.
It's tough dating
a freshman at Berkeley
when you're still a junior
at Sacramento High.
Why don't you
just give it up?
I guess I'm one
of those people..
...who needs to have
someone who cares.
You don't have to go all the way
to Berkeley for that.
[gasps]
David, we have visitors.
What are you talking about?
[sighs]
We have cockroaches.
Hey, Nicholas, I thought you
were supposed to be watching.
Nicholas!
I'm watchin'.
I'm watchin'.
[girls giggling]
Hey, hi, Nicky,
how's the lemonade business?
Well, okay,
if you don't mind bossy sisters.
Okay, Nicholas,
now you're the boss.
Hey, you guys, we gotta
set an extra plate for dinner.
(Susan)
Oh, no, don't tell me Nancy's
given up on computers already.
(Elizabeth)
'No, Tommy's inviting
a guest over for dinner.'
Oh, no, not that
Skids Hendrix again.
Boy, somebody has to teach him
to use a knife and a fork.
This time it's a girl.
Lori West.
Tommy's bringing
a girl home for dinner?
(Joannie)
Hey, Elizabeth,
what's the story?
Well, I know they've been
spending a lot of time together.
You know, hanging around
each other at school and stuff.
Oh, come on,
get to the good details.
That's it.
As far as I know, there's
nothing romantic going on.
Oh, yeah, come on,
with our little brother
you cannot believe him.
Really, you guys,
they are just friends.
Come on, I mean, Lori's
going with some college guy
and Tommy's dating
a cheerleader.
Hey, uh, Elizabeth,
she's a majorette, okay?
A majorette. What did you
do with my car keys?
They're over there
on the counter.
Ah, good.
See you guys at dinner.
That doesn't look like somebody
going to pick up a friend.
Unless it was
a very good friend.
Yeah.
[indistinct chatter]
This is great lasagna,
Mrs. Bradford.
Oh, thank you, Lori.
I'd love to take the credit,
but Mary made it.
Well, some people drink
to escape
the pressures of studying..
I cook.
Hm. What's the project you're
working on in school, Tommy?
Oh, it's a term paper.
You're writing it together?
No, we each have
a separate subject
but we're just kind of
helping each other out
with the research.
Oh, you mean, Tommy copies
off your paper?
No, it's not like that,
Nicholas.
You see, Tommy isn't
too familiar
with the Dewey Decimal System
'so I try to help him
find the books he needs.'
And Lori doesn't know
when to quit studying, so..
So that's where your years
of valuable experience
come in handy.
Well, we each have
our strong points.
Well, I think Lori
is a very nice girl.
I know.
Anybody who can get Tommy
to help with the dishes
is okay in my book.
Did you see how polite
he was at dinner?
My guess is that there's
something very special
going on between those two.
Tommy says they're
just platonic friends.
(Tom)
That's what
they want us to think.
But I've got
a six sense that says
that they're more
than just platonic friends.
I think that's just
a father's wishful thinking.
Yeah?
Maybe, I don't know.
But don't you think
that a girl like Lori..
I mean, bright,
thoughtful, mature
would be a very good
influence on Tommy?
Mm-hmm.
Look what I did for you.
[laughs]
[instrumental music]
Well, with a miracle or two
I just might
get this paper done.
Hey, are you okay?
Huh?
Oh, yeah. I guess
my mind just wandered.
You wanna knock off
for the night?
Are you kidding?
I got three more chapters.
Just thought I'd ask.
Tommy?
Yeah?
I think I..
I think I better start reading
those three more chapters.
[instrumental music]
Yeah. You got a mess
of roaches down there, alright.
We have more in the bathroom.
Figured that.
Can't, uh, use
hand-to-hand combat
with this many
of the little devils.
- You can't.
- Oh, no.
Gotta drop the big one.
The big one?
The b*mb.
You know, fumigate.
Oh, when can you get started?
'Well, seeing as I don't have
the proper equipment'
'with me now,
I guess it'll have to be'
'first thing in the morning.'
That'll give you folks
time enough
to find another place
to hole up for a day or two.
I beg your pardon?
Well, you can't stay here
when I'm fumigating.
The smell alone
will knock you out.
Uh..
'Not to mention
all the dead bodies.'
Oh, yuck!
Well, see you bright and early.
Right.
Thank you very much.
Got any ideas
where we're going to stay?
One, but I'm not sure
how it's going to go over.
[instrumental music]
Hey, Lori.
Lori, wait up.
Lori, how come you weren't
in history today?
I just got to school.
Oh, where have you been?
What is this? Do you want
a note from my mother?
Well..
It was seeing you.
I'm sorry,
I was just wondering.
I was at a free clinic,
alright?
Free clinic?
'What, are you sick?'
What's wrong?
What did they say?
They said I was pregnant.
Hey, come on. I'm serious.
So am I.
[instrumental music]
So this is
the grand opening, huh?
Yeah.
What do you think?
Well, you better let me
take the taste test first
'before I pass judgment.'
Well?
Hmm, tasted better
when I made it the other day.
That'll be ten cents.
What? I'm family.
Sorry.
You drink, you pay.
In that case,
it was rotten.
Thank you.
Please come again.
[instrumental music]
Well, you wanna talk about it?
I don't owe you
an explanation.
You have nothing
to do with this.
I'm sorry.
I know you're
just trying to help.
'Yeah, you're right. I am.'
Have you given much thought
to what you're gonna do?
Sure.
That doesn't mean
I came up with any answers.
You know, they teach you all
about how not to get pregnant.
But nobody tells you
what to do if it happens.
What about Rick?
Have you talked to him yet?
Yeah, I called him
from the clinic.
What did he have to say?
What could he say
except that he was sorry?
Well, isn't he coming back
to Sacramento?
I hope so.
I really need him
right now.
Wait, what about your parents?
I don't wanna think about it.
How do you tell
a mother and father
that their little girl's
in big trouble?
[instrumental music]
Well, well, what brings
you two here so early?
We need a favor.
Alright. Try me.
Room and board.
Temporarily, of course.
They're fumigating
our apartment.
Oh, no, not ants again.
- Roaches.
- Ugh.
Well, I, uh, guess
I can't deny
my home to my own son
and his, uh..
his, uh..
Attorney.
Right, of course.
His attorney.
(Janet)
'Are you sure it's okay
if we stay here?'
Oh, yes.
Are you sure
there's no problem?
We've got a problem.
You forgot to make
reservations for lunch?
No, I'm serious.
We have two unmarried people
staying in our house.
We have seven unmarried people
staying in our house.
What's two more?
Abby, David and Janet
are spending the night.
- Together?
- 'Yes.'
Oh. Can we talk about it later?
I'm hungry.
But it bothers me now.
Nicholas is there.
Well, they'll just
have to sleep separately.
We have plenty of room.
But what about the..
The neighbors?
If they come by,
we can turn out the lights
and pretend
that we're not there.
[telephone ringing]
Now, would you come on?
You invited me to lunch.
[instrumental music]
What is this,
some kind of holiday
where people can't have lemons?
I don't know.
Maybe we're in a bad spot.
You think so?
Haven't you seen all the people
go by that corner?
Maybe we should
move over there.
Okay, let's check it out.
We got nothing better to do.
[instrumental music]
I don't believe it.
Tracey Kappleton.
Isn't she the one
who makes you itch?
Just like poison ivy.
(Irving)
'I can see why.'
- Who's the other one?
- Her sister.
[instrumental music]
Hello, Nicholas.
Can I get something for you?
Yeah, you can get out of town.
[instrumental music]
[panting]
Hi.
Hi.
I didn't think
you were gonna make it.
Uh, listen, Lori, uh..
I know that
it's impossible for me
to totally relate
to what you're going through
and there's nothing
I can say to change things
but...if you need me,
I'm there.
I know, Tommy,
but it's not your problem.
Yeah, I know,
you and Rick..
[scoffs]
Rick..
...that's a laugh.
[sniffles]
Go on, read it.
"Dear Lori..
"I know that
neither of us is ready
for the responsibility
of a child yet."
"I hope this covers
the expenses."
[crying]
"Believe me, it's the best thing
for the both of us.
I'm sorry. Rick."
Three hundred dollars.
That's his idea
of the best thing.
Just a few hours
one afternoon in a clinic
and boom
the problem goes away
just like that.
Well, that particular solution's
just isn't
the right thing for me.
Lori, are you sure?
[sobbing]
Yeah, I'm very sure.
Tommy, what am I gonna do?
I'm all alone.
[crying]
Lori, you're not.
I believe in you.
[door shuts]
Oh, uh, David, hi.
Just the man I wanted to see.
What's up?
- Come in here a second, huh?
- Yeah.
Uh, sit down, David.
[clears throat]
Uh...you know, uh..
...as-as the father
of this household
'I-I have certain
ethical responsibilities..'
- Dad, I know--
- Please!
Now, let me finish.
This is important.
I-I, I know
I know that you and Janet
are cohabitating.
'And-and that's your business.'
- Right.
- Right.
But I think that tonight..
With Nicholas..
He looks up to you.
and I-I..
This is so hard to say.
I-I don't think
that I can allow
you and Janet..
Oh, Janet.
We were just talking about you.
I'm sorry,
I just wanted to thank you
for letting us stay here.
Nancy's bed is just perfect.
- 'Nice and hard.'
- Oh.
Nancy's bed.
Elizabeth doesn't snore,
does she?
No.
Wait a minute.
I've been standing here talking
about this for five minutes
and all the time,
you two had already decided to..
...un-cohabitate.
- 'David.'
- I'm sorry, dad.
I love to watch you struggle
with your conscience.
[door slams]
(Tommy)
'Dad.'
Oh, Tommy, I'm in here.
See you later.
Uh..
- 'Have you got a minute?'
- Uh, certainly.
Well..
Uh..
This must be very serious.
Yeah, it is.
Tell me. Come on.
The suspense is k*lling me.
What is it?
Well, uh, I've come
to a decision and, uh..
I want you to try
and understand it
from my point of view.
Well, I'll try.
Uh..
Well?
Uh..
Dad, Lori is pregnant.
What?
We have to get married.
[dramatic music]
(Tom)
I can't believe it.
You know, sex is not something
to be taken lightly.
Look, dad,
no one took it lightly.
It was an accident.
I'm sorry.
Sorry? Do you realize
what this means?
Fatherhood at .
Oh, hey, listen, I'd like
to take it back, but I can't.
How could you do something
so irresponsible?
Look, dad, what do you
want me to do?
Walk away from it?
What about Lori?
Yeah, Lori. That's another
thing I don't understand.
She's such a nice girl.
Oh, I get it. Nice girls
don't get pregnant, huh?
No, no, no.
That's not what I mean.
I mean,
that the two of you
should have thought
about the consequences
before you did
something so stupid.
Oh, this is great.
The old Bradford understanding.
You can always count on dad
when the chips are down.
- 'That's enough, young man.'
- Sure, it is.
[door slams]
It's so quiet out there,
it's eerie.
Poor Tommy.
Yeah. Dad really
came down hard on him.
What would you like dad
to do, Susan?
Congratulate Tommy
on his engagement?
Well, no, but he could be
a little more compassionate.
I mean, it's-it's not your
average family crisis, is it?
No.
You know,
I kind of admire Tommy.
I mean, at least
he's standing up
and accepting
the responsibility.
Hmm.
You know,
it's just so unreal.
I mean, you hear about
this kinda thing
but you never expect it
to happen in your own family.
Yeah.
I often wondered what I'd do
if it happened to me.
Can you imagine where
our lives would be like now
if one of us
had a baby at ?
There must be something
we can do to help.
I agree.
But at this point,
I don't know what that is.
They're just a couple of kids.
Not anymore.
(Tom)
'They're probably out right now'
'looking for justice
of the peace.'
(Abby)
'Will you stop
blaming yourself?'
'You did what any father would
do under this circumstances.'
What did I do?
I didn't even listen to them.
I just was too busy yelling
my head off and now..
He'll be back.
Well, and then what?
And then we'll all sit down,
and we'll have a talk.
There are rational ways
of dealing
with teenage pregnancies.
Oh, Tom, the best thing
you can do right now
is to get some sleep.
[instrumental music]
I couldn't.
I'm sorry, Tommy.
I just don't know
how to break it to them.
That's okay.
Come on, let's go for a ride.
Too jumpy to sit still.
Come walk with me.
[instrumental music]
Tommy, this whole marriage
idea, it's not right.
Why do you wanna
throw away your whole life?
It's not your problem.
I don't need someone else
to share it with me.
Look, I'm not just
sharing your problem.
We're working it
out together.
- Tommy, we can't.
- Yeah, we can.
Now, look, I figure if we can
get married next week..
Next week?
Yeah, the sooner
we get settled
the easier it's gonna be
when the baby comes.
Tommy, this is crazy.
Please I'm begging you,
don't get involved.
Look, you said yourself
that you can't handle it alone.
Now you've already found out
how much Rick cares.
And you can't even
tell your own parents.
Now, where does
that leave you?
Nowhere.
Is that what you want
for yourself?
I don't know, Tommy.
I don't know.
Is that what you want
for your baby?
No.
[instrumental music]
Why am I doing
this for you?
Because you love me.
I knew there was
a good reason.
It's not gonna be easy
for me down here
knowing you're up there.
I'll blow kisses
from the window.
No, it won't work,
it's too cold outside.
On the other hand,
it's, uh, rather warm upstairs.
You're not thinking..
A midnight rendezvous, yes,
as a matter of fact, I was.
How does it sound to you?
Very romantic.
Very enticing.
And very crowded.
Oh, Elizabeth, no.
Yeah, it's difficult,
but not impossible.
I covered for her once
when she broke curfew
with an electric bass player.
She owes me.
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
I don't like doing this.
And I wouldn't like
telling dad about
the electric bass player either.
[dramatic music]
[clattering]
Klutz.
Shh!
[glasses clinking]
[music continues]
[toilet flushing]
[clattering]
Hi, David.
What time is it?
Nicholas, it's the middle
of the night.
What got you out of bed?
Well, I think it was all
the lemonade that we had
leftover from this afternoon.
Oh yeah,
that'll do it every time.
Come on,
let's get you back to bed.
[sighs]
Where's Tommy?
Well, he had to go
talk to somebody.
He'll be back soon.
How about a story?
Yeah.
Read me this one.
"Captain Ozone And The Screams
From Behind The Layer."
Are you sure this won't
keep you awake?
"And when the radiation cleared
Captain Ozone walked through
"the burned out shell of what
was once the Planet Caniba
happy that the universe
was safe once again."
[instrumental music]
[door shuts]
David, I didn't know
anyone else was up.
Oh, I just needed
another blanket.
Well, uh, look I was, uh,
goin' down to the kitchen
for a snack. I, I could
sure use some company.
Oh, sure.
So that was our fifth date..
...and the next time, well,
he wanted to go to the zoo.
'And he had to see everything.'
That's when I said
"Forget it."
I don't know, David,
you think I was..
David?
Oh, David?
Are you sleeping?
Oh no, what? No.
Hmm.
Well, thanks for listening.
Goodnight.
'Goodnight.'
[sighs]
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
(Tom)
'David, what are you doing up?'
Oh, uh,
just getting a blanket.
Oh, I was hoping
you might be Tommy.
No, Tommy's not home yet.
[door shuts]
That must be him now.
Why don't you come down
with me, David?
You might be able
to relate better than I.
Sure, dad.
Tommy...I'm sorry,
I, uh..
...flew off the handle
this afternoon.
- I was wrong.
- Uh, that's okay, dad.
I guess I kinda sprung it
on you without much warning.
Tommy, are you sure
that marriage is the answer?
Baby deserves a father.
Oh, we all understand how
you feel about Lori, but, uh..
do you realize
what marriage means?
Dad, what would you have done
if this had happened to you?
Oh, well, I..
Now, wait,
that's not a fair question.
Things are a lot
different today.
You have alternatives.
Uh, Lori doesn't want
an alternative.
Now, wait a minute,
I'd like to know
where Lori's parents
stand on all this.
- They don't know.
- They don't know?
Tsk, well, you can't make plans
without her parents' consent.
- Dad.
- Uh, look dad, we'll tell them.
We just wanna make sure
everything is worked out first.
Alright, then let's talk
about it, okay?
Have you figured a way
to take care of a..
...of a wife and a child?
Well, I have to run a cheap
apartment somewhere and..
...I guess I'll have to
go out and get a job.
Dad, remember, we once
talked about converting
the garage into an apartment?
Yes, I guess,
we could still swing that.
Uh, do you mean it?
Sure, we're all
in this together.
Hey, there's a chance
I can get you some
light construction work
on weekends.
And you could still
stay in school.
[chuckling]
I'll work so hard, it's..
Well, it might not be
the greatest way
to start a new life.
But who knows?
In time..
Uh, dad, I was kinda
wrong today, too.
You were right, I can count
on you when the chips are down.
Not just me.
The whole family.
- Goodnight, you guys.
- Goodnight.
Is it time
to switch back yet?
[chuckling]
No. No, not yet.
Now go back to sleep.
Okay?
[instrumental music]
- How's it goin'?
- Great.
Hey, don't look so down.
I've got everything
under control. It's all set.
- What's all set?
- You and me.
Oh.
I talked to my dad
and my brother last night.
Wait till you hear
what they're gonna do.
Wait a minute, Tommy. You can't
drag your family into this.
I'm not dragging anybody
into anything.
They wanna help.
Uh, David and I are gonna
turn the garage
'into an apartment for us.'
You expect us to bring up
a baby in a garage.
It'll be perfect, I promise.
And David's gonna line up
some part-time jobs for me
so I can still
go to school.
At least it's not
a total disaster.
Of course.
I can still bring in some money
and still see you.
Besides, David and I
work great together.
'We probably have our own
construction company'
'by the time we bronze
our first baby shoes.'
Look, the important thing is
that you're gonna have a baby.
And the baby's gonna
need a father.
'And I'm not gonna stand by
and watch your life'
'go down the drain when I can
do somethin' about it.'
I let everything get
so messed up.
Look, I want you
to start thinking positive.
My family is behind us.
'Everything's gonna
work out.'
Now I told you I was gonna take
care of you, and I mean it.
Just be quiet and let me
handle everything, okay?
[instrumental music]
Isn't our first batch
ready yet?
I don't know, it says
it takes ten minutes.
You remember when Mary
put them in?
No, but we'll know
when they're done.
We'll show that Tracey Kappleton
she's not the only one
that could run a lemonade stand.
How much water
goes in this stuff?
'Two quarts.'
I just thought
of something.
If we put in four quarts,
we have twice as much, right?
So?
So we can cut our prices
to five cents
and undersell
Tracey Kappleton.
Yeah.
[sniffing]
Irving...the cookies.
[coughing]
Oh.
I think this means
they're done.
I think this means
we're gonna have a fire set.
[coughing]
[instrumental music]
[keys clacking]
[knock on door]
(Tom)
Oh, Lori.
Hi.
Uh, won't you come in, dear.
Well, please have a seat.
Thank you.
Mr. Bradford, I don't know what
Tommy has told you about us, I--
Oh, no, no, no,
we've discussed the whole thing
and we've decided
to make the best of it.
But you know what
really disturbs me
is that your family
doesn't know what--
Mr. Bradford, that's not what
I came to talk to you about.
It's not my family
I'm worried about, it's yours.
I don't know how
I let this go so far.
Maybe I was being selfish.
When I was so frightened
and alone
I just didn't know
where else to turn.
'I never stopped to think
how much my mistake'
'would affect you
and your family.'
Oh, wait a minute,
I, I don't follow you.
You've gotta stop this
before it's too late.
Tommy is not the father
of my baby.
[instrumental music]
- Look.
- Oh, no.
Hello, boys.
How's business?
Looks like people
are staying away in bunches.
You want some lemonade?
Drink your lemonade?
Yuck!
Then what are you
doing here?
We wanna buy you out.
Buy us out?
(Missy)
'Yes, you boys are giving
lemonade a bad name'
'in this neighborhood.'
Forget it,
we're not selling.
Okay, we just have to
drive you out of business.
Wait, we won't sell.
But we might consider
becoming partners with you.
Okay, I think we can
work something out.
Thanks for driving me home.
Oh, that's alright.
You know, I had the feeling
on the way over here
that maybe you wanted
to ask me something.
I do, I just don't know how.
Oh, don't be afraid to ask.
Mr. Bradford, what should I do?
Well, I can't answer
that question.
Nobody can, really,
it's your decision.
And it's a decision that is not
only gonna affect your life
but also the life that you're
bringing into this world.
[sighs]
I don't know what to do.
Keep the baby,
put it up for adoption?
It's all so confusing.
You haven't told
your folks yet?
I don't wanna hurt them.
See, you're hurting them more
by keeping it from them.
Well, they won't be
as understanding as you were.
Uh, this is a very difficult
thing for them to understand.
Naturally they're going
to feel betrayed
they're going to be upset.
'But that's only normal.'
'And be patient with them.'
'Give them time to remember
how much they love you.'
I don't think
it'll take them too long.
Now I know
why Tommy is so special.
[door closes]
- She told you?
- Yes.
She didn't wanna hurt you.
Hurt me, uh..
Sit down.
Tommy, when someone that you
care for is in trouble
your-your first instinct
is to try to protect them.
'I mean, you'll do everything
within your power to help them.'
But sometimes you can't
always listen to
what your heart
is telling you.
Listen, dad, Lori needs me.
Uh, her baby needs a father.
Did Lori tell you that?
[instrumental music]
Tommy, it's very rare that a man
is willing to sacrifice
his own needs for a friend.
And I'm proud of you for that,
I really am.
But this is the wrong way
to go about helping
someone that you care for.
- I don't think so.
- Maybe you don't.
But Lori does.
What?
She doesn't wanna marry you.
Well, at least,
business is booming.
Yeah, the more it booms,
the more we work.
Some partnership.
What are you gonna do
with your share?
- Take a vacation.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
Lemonade business
isn't all it's made out to be.
Especially when you're working
for Tracey sl*ve driver.
Are you boys loafing again?
You haven't even finished
squeezing the last box.
We need a break.
Our blisters burn
from lemon juice.
What do I have, couple of
cry babies for partners?
You know our deal.
While you work
at the Big Squeeze
I give the orders.
Got it?
- Hey, Tracey.
- Yeah?
- Go suck a lemon!
- Go suck a lemon!
[instrumental music]
- Well, we didn't get rich.
- But we got even.
[instrumental music]
- Hi.
- Hi.
You know, I'm leaving
this weekend.
Yeah.
What made you decide
on that school?
Well, I talked it over
with my parents and they agree
it's the best thing for me.
The counselors are young
and really nice.
And the girls, well,
we're all on the same boat
so nobody feels like
a freak or anything.
Sounds great.
It's not great.
It's just the only thing
I can do right now.
You know,
I'm gonna miss you.
Me too.
Hey, mister,
if you're just gonna sit there
how about letting us
use it?
Sure, kid.
[instrumental music]
[indistinct chatter]
[instrumental music]
Well, I guess it's not
our place anymore, huh?
You know,
I really do love you.
I love you, too.
I guess I acted like
such a jerk, all my plans and--
No, Tommy,
it was beautiful.
Remember when I told you
I needed someone
who took care about me?
Yeah.
Well, it makes going away
a little easier knowing
there's someone who does.
Well, I hope everything
works out for you.
- I'm scared.
- Yeah, I am, too.
But I know I am doing
the right thing.
I need time to think,
to figure out what's best
for me and the baby.
You're doin' the right thing.
Thanks, Tommy, that helps.
Hey, uh, can I come
visit you sometime?
You better.
Okay.
Take care of yourself, okay?
Bye, Tommy.
[instrumental music]
[instrumental music]
I'm gonna take
these out to the car.
Okay, I'll be out
in a second.
Okay.
[music continues]
Wow, uh, leaving so soon?
Oh, yeah, landlord called.
Gave us the all clear signal.
- Roaches are dead and gone.
- Don't count on it.
It's been my experience
that all roaches never die
they just crawl next door.
- Oh.
- Oh-oh.
Does Nicholas know
you're taking his Zappies?
Well, it's a care package.
Our cupboard suffered heavy loss
and we're stocking up.
Alright. Oh, wait a minute,
that reminds me.
What?
You, um, don't wanna
forget this again.
Oh.
- Thanks.
- Enjoy.
- Thank you.
- Don't mention it.
[instrumental music]
[glasses clink]
[theme music]