04x04 - Promises, Promises
Posted: 10/18/23 09:46
[♪♪♪]
♪ Here we are
Face to face ♪
♪ A couple
Of silver spoons ♪
♪ Hopin' to find
We're two of a kind ♪
♪ Makin' a go
Makin' it grow ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ We're gonna find
Our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ Takin' the time
Each day ♪
♪ To learn all about ♪
♪ Those things
You just can't buy ♪
♪ Two silver spoons
Together ♪
♪ You and I ♪
♪ We're gonna find
Our way ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
♪ We're gonna find
Our way ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
Rick!
Rick, dinner's
almost ready!
I made my
special lasagna!
RICKY:
I'm not eating
at home tonight.
You're not?
Why didn't
you tell me?
RICKY:
I just did!
Rick's not eating
at home tonight.
I heard.
I think maybe the whole
neighborhood heard.
You know, something's
going on with him.
What do you mean something?
He's almost never home.
When he is, he's always
on the telephone.
A teenager that's always
on the telephone.
How bizarre.
Well, it's
not just that.
Well, he's dressing
so well lately.
I haven't noticed
any difference.
EDWARD:
Whoa!
Very sharp.
Where you going?
Out. Bye.
Out where?
I'll be at burgers, okay?
See you.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
[SIGHS]
Kimberly!
Surprise!
You're not kidding.
This girl that's
kissing Rick--
Do we know her?
No, but I sure
hope Rick does.
Oops. Ha, ha.
I thought
we were alone.
[LAUGHS]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Dad, Kate...
This is Kimberly.
Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton.
Hi.
Hi.
Pleasure
to meet you.
Rick's told me
so much about you.
Yeah?
That Rick, he's a talker,
all right.
He hasn't even
mentioned me, has he?
Not by name.
Isn't that cute?
He's so shy.
I tell my parents
everything.
Everything?
I thought we were supposed
to meet at burgers.
I couldn't wait
to give you your present.
Happy anniversary.
Anniversary?
We met a
month ago today.
Hey.
Canned pudding.
Wow!
Canned pudding!
It's a sentimental
present.
We both met in
the school cafeteria.
We both reached for
the same pudding.
At the same time.
It was fate.
It was chocolate.
It was bigger
than both of you.
Um, Dad.
We were just about
to have dinner.
Would you like to join us?
Kate, I don't think--
I'd love to!
Great!
Maybe we should put this pudding
in the refrigerator.
A woman's work
is never done.
Ah, so young...
So wise.
So?
Why the big secret? Huh?
Why didn't you
tell the old man?
I don't know, I was afraid
you'd make fun of me.
Are you kidding?
I think it's great
you're a lady-k*ller.
Dad, would you
knock it off?
What did I say?
What, what?
[TRAIN HORN TOOTS]
You guys having a good time?
The best.
I love your house,
Mr. Stratton.
The train,
the little bridge,
the tunnel.
Which we went straight through
without stopping.
You guys ready for a knock-down,
drag-'em-out, Monopoly game?
Gee, um...
I think the kids have more
exciting things to do
than hang out
with the old folks.
Maybe you're right, ma.
You young 'uns,
you just go on
with your sparking.
Yeah.
[LAUGHS]
Your dad's
really funny.
Yeah. Hilarious.
I hope we see
Jenny and David.
I'm dying to see
the promise ring
he gave her last night.
Another guy
got promised?
They're dropping
like flies.
What's
a promise ring?
It's a way of showing the world
you really care for each other.
What do you promise?
Just that you'll
be together forever.
Or until you break up.
You see, whichever
comes first.
Oh. Like I.D. bracelets.
Yeah, I think they did that
years ago.
We'll see you later.
Bye!
Bye, thanks for dinner.
You're welcome.
Hey, Rick. Can I talk to you
for a minute?
Sure. I'll be right there.
Okay.
What's up?
Kimberly is a terrific girl.
Don't you think you guys
are moving a little fast?
What makes you say that?
She gave you a six-pack
of pudding.
Dad, when you've got it,
you've got it.
I don't want to see you
get in over your head.
Listen, I can handle it.
She's talking about
rings and promises.
Dad, I appreciate
what you're saying.
It's nice.
It's thoughtful.
In other words, "Butt out."
Dad, I don't
talk like that.
Well, see ya. Bye.
Bye, have a good time.
Rick used to tell me
everything.
Well, there are just some things
that sons don't tell their dad.
You didn't tell your father
about me for over a year.
My father's a meddler.
Maybe I should
call her parents.
Relax, it's all part
of growing up.
I remember my first love.
Kenan Pickering.
[SIGHS]
There's a musical name.
He used to carve
our initials in everything.
Desks, trees, pizzas.
So, what happened to you
and this mad initialer?
Well, there was this senior
named Frank Kincaid.
What, you just dropped
this Pickering guy?
No! I let him down easy.
Oh, easy for you, sure.
He had to go all over Columbus
scratching out your initials.
Poor guy, probably
felt hurt, rejected,
and locked himself
in his room for a month
listening to Frank Sinatra
torch songs.
Who ever did that?
Never mind.
I'm sorry you got hurt.
I just don't want to see
the same thing happen to Rick.
Oh, it won't.
He doesn't even know
who Frank Sinatra is.
[♪♪♪]
Well, did I pass
the parent test?
Um...
They loved me.
Did you leave them
any choice?
Kimberly,
Kimberly, look.
I got my promise ring.
It's beautiful!
Oh, I'm so happy!
Congratulations.
[GIRLS GASP AND CHUCKLE]
Hi.
Guess what I've got
in this pocket?
A pickle.
Wrong. Time's up.
The correct answer
is tickets to the Jets game
a week from Sunday.
Be there.
Sorry.
I've got plans.
Hey, why don't
you both come?
Let's all be there.
Thanks, but I can't.
We promised my parents
we'd go to the Metropolitan
to see
the Primitive Culture
exhibit.
But you can go.
I won't mind.
No, that's okay.
I can't wait to see
some primitive culture.
You want to see
primitive culture?
We'll take the subway.
[CLEARS THROAT]
No, thanks.
We're obviously dealing
with runaway hormones.
That was very sweet,
turning down a Jets game
to be with me...
And my parents.
Yeah.
What have I done?
[BALLAD PLAYING]
Come on, let's dance.
You'll feel better.
That's great, Jenny.
You must be so happy.
I think that's classy
of David, don't you?
[SIGHS]
It's no big deal.
David's been promised
three or four times.
You see, his dad owns
a jewelry store.
It's not a matter
of cost.
It's what it means.
It could be a cigar band.
That's a good thing to know.
Did you hear that Matt and Janie
are getting promised?
And they just met
two weeks ago.
One of the things I've liked
about our relationship
is how free and easygoing
it's been.
You're feeling pressured,
aren't you?
Well...
Look, I don't
want to do that.
Let's just drop the subject.
Okay, fine.
Unless you really
don't want to drop it.
No! No.
There are plenty
of other guys
who are willing
to move forward
and not drift apart.
Listen, we'll talk about it.
Why don't we do what
my grandfather does
before he makes any
major business decisions.
He makes a list
of pros and cons.
You're so romantic.
Hey, this is important.
I agree.
Do you have a pen?
Thanks.
Let's start
with the pros.
[SIGHS]
Well...
It would
make me happy.
I'm just kidding.
My happiness
isn't important.
That's right.
We've gotta try
and keep personal feelings
out of this.
[SIGHS]
Let's see. Um, it would save us
the hassle
of getting to know
someone new.
Yeah.
What else?
We'd always have
someone to talk to.
And count on.
And fight with.
And make up with.
What about the cons?
Well, um,
we wouldn't be able
to date other people.
Who wants to?
Not me.
What else?
Well, we can't go...
We...
Hmm.
I can't think
of anything either.
There must
be something.
There's got to be.
Kind of
scares you, huh?
If...
And I'm just saying "if"...
Say next Saturday I was
to buy a promise ring,
would you wear it?
Would I?
Oh, Rick,
I love you.
Yes! - .
That ties us up
to two games apiece.
The rubber match, huh?
I'm finally gonna beat you.
And Elmer Fudd
will be President.
Hey. That could happen.
I'm pwoud and pwivileged
to be your Pwesident.
Come on! Quit stalling. Serve.
All right.
KIMBERLY: Surprise!
I hope I'm not
interrupting.
Not at all.
One-nothing.
Dad, that's not fair.
A sportsman wouldn't
count that point.
One-nothing.
Well, you've got company,
we'd better take this up later.
Hi, Kimberly.
Nice to see you.
How you doing?
You can imagine
how excited I am.
I can?
Yeah.
About tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
We're getting
the promise ring.
That's right.
He didn't tell you
that either.
That's...right.
Well, it's not a big deal.
[CLEARS THROAT]
It's a big deal to us.
But not to you.
Not compared to
the Louisiana Purchase,
but it's in this house,
it's pretty sizable.
Congratulations.
What do you get somebody
who just got promised?
A new car.
A used car?
No car.
Okay.
What?
What?
Nothing.
I was just looking.
Oh.
Hasn't the last week
been wonderful?
Yeah. It's been so...
Unlonely.
Next week
will be even better.
The pep rally, dinner
at grandmother's...
And don't forget
my brother's barbecue.
Again?
His kids just adore
their Uncle Rick.
Even Timmy,
the one who bites?
He was just happy
to see you.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Did you hear that Matt
took back his promise ring?
I know!
Janie was humiliated.
Everyone thinks
he's a scuzzo.
Oh. I don't pay attention
to gossip.
Hmm. Then you wouldn't
be interested
what the girls
in biology class
were saying about us.
Of course not.
What did they say?
We make
a perfect couple.
Are you as excited
about tomorrow as I am?
Hello!
Anybody home?
Hi. Just us.
The perfect couple.
Hello, Mrs. Stratton.
Just passing through.
[CHUCKLES]
That's okay.
I'm on my way out.
I need a new dress
for this special occasion.
Want to go shopping with me?
Oh, I'd like to, but it's
bad luck to see a dress
before you buy
a promise ring.
[CHUCKLES]
I'll miss you.
I'll be thinking of you
every single moment.
Ditto.
Special occasion?
Things are getting
pretty heavy.
Yeah. It's starting to have
a certain lead-like quality.
Oh?
No, I didn't mean that.
I-I guess I'm nervous about
getting promised tomorrow.
You're getting promised?
That's wonderful!
Yeah. Maybe.
Now, Kate, I know it's
a long time ago,
but, please, try to remember.
Did anybody
ever give you
one of those
I.D. bracelet things?
Yeah, there was a guy
who used to take me out
on his dinosaur.
His name was Gronk.
Kate, you're not that old.
What was it like?
Well, I was in love.
I couldn't imagine spending time
with anyone else.
Yeah. Kimberly's
got that one down.
I have a hunch you don't
feel the same way.
Of course I do.
I'd be crazy not to.
Kimberly's the best.
She's pretty, she's smart,
she laughs at my jokes.
She can leap tall buildings
in a single bound.
There's no need
to get upset.
I'm not upset.
I'm excited.
Whenever I talk about
Kimberly, I get excited.
Okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Give her the ring...
Don't give her the ring.
Give her the ring...
Don't give her the ring.
Give her the ring.
Don't give her the ring.
Give her the ring...
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Come in.
What happened?
Did you blow up
a chicken?
What's up?
I just saw one of the greatest
films of the th century:
Road Gladiator.
Oh. You mean Part Two in -D?
Yeah. It's terrific.
The truck drives
right over your face.
I've been waiting
to see that movie
ever since Part One.
Why didn't you tell me
you were going?
We've been asking you to do
stuff, but you're always busy.
That's not true...
Totally.
I think it's great. I can hardly
wait to get so busy with a girl
that I can't see you.
My life is not all Kimberly.
I'm not with her now.
[TELEPHONE RINGS]
Hello.
Oh, hi...
Kimberly.
Blue, green--
You look great in any color.
I can't say it now.
He loves you!
Hi, Dad.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Carving.
Do you mind if I watch?
Slow night?
Yeah, sort of.
Something wrong?
You'll just kid me about it.
No, I won't.
It's about Kimberly.
Ah...
Trouble in paradise?
You see? I knew it.
Wait a minute, Rick.
Wait. I'm sorry.
I'm glad you want
to talk to me about Kimberly.
If I tell you,
promise not to say,
"I told you so"?
I'd never say that.
[SIGHS]
I think I may have
gotten in over my head.
I was afraid
that would happen.
Dad!
I didn't say,
"I told you so."
Okay. I'm sorry...
Again.
Tell me about Kimberly.
It's just that
I'm feeling...
I don't know. It's just so...
Complicated?
Exactly.
I thought dealing
with girls would get easier.
You were way off
on that one.
Kimberly's
terrific, Dad,
but every time I'm with her,
I feel like I'm suffocating.
Maybe you shouldn't
get promised yet.
But it would
make her so happy.
You see, I've promised
to get promised.
Everybody is expecting us
to do it.
Who's everybody?
Everybody!
Mike, Sonja,
Scott, Dawn...
Not to mention all the girls
in biology class.
Who are you doing
this for, you or them?
For me...
For us...
For them.
I don't know anymore.
Everybody says we're
so perfect for each other.
What do you say?
I say I'm beginning
to understand
why so many poets
jumped off buildings.
You see, Dad,
I like Kimberly a lot,
and I don't want to lose her.
But if I back out now,
she'll hate me forever.
She'll tell the whole school
I'm a scuzzo.
I thought you said
your whole relationship
was based on honesty
and openness.
But that's when things
were going good.
I know what I'll do--
I'll write her a letter.
Okay, okay.
I'll tell her...
In person.
Good.
My masterpiece.
Isn't there an R
in Edward?
[♪♪♪]
Rick.
Oh, hi. Heh.
Just daydreaming
about us.
Look.
Notice anything
different?
Your nails turned pink.
My mom treated me to a manicure
for the big event.
This shade will go with
whatever stone we choose.
Don't you?
Uh, Kimberly...
Yes, Rick?
How about
something to eat?
Aren't we going
to the jeweler's now?
Well, I thought it would be
better if we had lunch first.
You're nervous.
You always tear up napkins
when you're nervous.
I do?
I know you so well.
You know me, all right.
I should.
We've been together
for five weeks.
Those five weeks
have been so...
chock-full.
Something's wrong.
[CLEARS THROAT]
I want you to know
that I care for you a lot.
I think you're
the greatest, and...
We're not
getting promised.
Please...
Try to understand.
It's me, isn't it?
[SOBBING]
Listen. Forget
what I just said, okay?
Let's march down
to the jewelry store
and buy the biggest promise ring
I can afford.
You mean it?
Sure I do.
No. I don't want
the promise ring.
Sure you do.
Just because something stupid
fell out of my mouth, doesn't
mean we have to ruin everything.
It wasn't stupid.
It was brave.
It was?
That's one of the reasons
I like you.
If we got promised,
and you really didn't want to,
it would have been
much worse later.
Not that it's great now.
You mean you understand?
[EXHALES]
She understands!
Uh, man,
you're terrific.
I know.
So, what do we do now?
I don't know.
Well, since we're not
getting the ring,
we don't have to spend
the afternoon together.
No. I guess we don't.
So, uh,
I'll see you later.
Yeah... Later.
Listen, do you want
to go see a movie?
I'd love to.
How about
Road Gladiator?
I already saw it.
You're kidding!
It's fantastic.
This truck drives
right over your face!
Yeah. I heard.
I heard.
[♪♪♪]
♪ Here we are
Face to face ♪
♪ A couple
Of silver spoons ♪
♪ Hopin' to find
We're two of a kind ♪
♪ Makin' a go
Makin' it grow ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ We're gonna find
Our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ Takin' the time
Each day ♪
♪ To learn all about ♪
♪ Those things
You just can't buy ♪
♪ Two silver spoons
Together ♪
♪ You and I ♪
♪ We're gonna find
Our way ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
♪ We're gonna find
Our way ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
Rick!
Rick, dinner's
almost ready!
I made my
special lasagna!
RICKY:
I'm not eating
at home tonight.
You're not?
Why didn't
you tell me?
RICKY:
I just did!
Rick's not eating
at home tonight.
I heard.
I think maybe the whole
neighborhood heard.
You know, something's
going on with him.
What do you mean something?
He's almost never home.
When he is, he's always
on the telephone.
A teenager that's always
on the telephone.
How bizarre.
Well, it's
not just that.
Well, he's dressing
so well lately.
I haven't noticed
any difference.
EDWARD:
Whoa!
Very sharp.
Where you going?
Out. Bye.
Out where?
I'll be at burgers, okay?
See you.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
[SIGHS]
Kimberly!
Surprise!
You're not kidding.
This girl that's
kissing Rick--
Do we know her?
No, but I sure
hope Rick does.
Oops. Ha, ha.
I thought
we were alone.
[LAUGHS]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Dad, Kate...
This is Kimberly.
Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton.
Hi.
Hi.
Pleasure
to meet you.
Rick's told me
so much about you.
Yeah?
That Rick, he's a talker,
all right.
He hasn't even
mentioned me, has he?
Not by name.
Isn't that cute?
He's so shy.
I tell my parents
everything.
Everything?
I thought we were supposed
to meet at burgers.
I couldn't wait
to give you your present.
Happy anniversary.
Anniversary?
We met a
month ago today.
Hey.
Canned pudding.
Wow!
Canned pudding!
It's a sentimental
present.
We both met in
the school cafeteria.
We both reached for
the same pudding.
At the same time.
It was fate.
It was chocolate.
It was bigger
than both of you.
Um, Dad.
We were just about
to have dinner.
Would you like to join us?
Kate, I don't think--
I'd love to!
Great!
Maybe we should put this pudding
in the refrigerator.
A woman's work
is never done.
Ah, so young...
So wise.
So?
Why the big secret? Huh?
Why didn't you
tell the old man?
I don't know, I was afraid
you'd make fun of me.
Are you kidding?
I think it's great
you're a lady-k*ller.
Dad, would you
knock it off?
What did I say?
What, what?
[TRAIN HORN TOOTS]
You guys having a good time?
The best.
I love your house,
Mr. Stratton.
The train,
the little bridge,
the tunnel.
Which we went straight through
without stopping.
You guys ready for a knock-down,
drag-'em-out, Monopoly game?
Gee, um...
I think the kids have more
exciting things to do
than hang out
with the old folks.
Maybe you're right, ma.
You young 'uns,
you just go on
with your sparking.
Yeah.
[LAUGHS]
Your dad's
really funny.
Yeah. Hilarious.
I hope we see
Jenny and David.
I'm dying to see
the promise ring
he gave her last night.
Another guy
got promised?
They're dropping
like flies.
What's
a promise ring?
It's a way of showing the world
you really care for each other.
What do you promise?
Just that you'll
be together forever.
Or until you break up.
You see, whichever
comes first.
Oh. Like I.D. bracelets.
Yeah, I think they did that
years ago.
We'll see you later.
Bye!
Bye, thanks for dinner.
You're welcome.
Hey, Rick. Can I talk to you
for a minute?
Sure. I'll be right there.
Okay.
What's up?
Kimberly is a terrific girl.
Don't you think you guys
are moving a little fast?
What makes you say that?
She gave you a six-pack
of pudding.
Dad, when you've got it,
you've got it.
I don't want to see you
get in over your head.
Listen, I can handle it.
She's talking about
rings and promises.
Dad, I appreciate
what you're saying.
It's nice.
It's thoughtful.
In other words, "Butt out."
Dad, I don't
talk like that.
Well, see ya. Bye.
Bye, have a good time.
Rick used to tell me
everything.
Well, there are just some things
that sons don't tell their dad.
You didn't tell your father
about me for over a year.
My father's a meddler.
Maybe I should
call her parents.
Relax, it's all part
of growing up.
I remember my first love.
Kenan Pickering.
[SIGHS]
There's a musical name.
He used to carve
our initials in everything.
Desks, trees, pizzas.
So, what happened to you
and this mad initialer?
Well, there was this senior
named Frank Kincaid.
What, you just dropped
this Pickering guy?
No! I let him down easy.
Oh, easy for you, sure.
He had to go all over Columbus
scratching out your initials.
Poor guy, probably
felt hurt, rejected,
and locked himself
in his room for a month
listening to Frank Sinatra
torch songs.
Who ever did that?
Never mind.
I'm sorry you got hurt.
I just don't want to see
the same thing happen to Rick.
Oh, it won't.
He doesn't even know
who Frank Sinatra is.
[♪♪♪]
Well, did I pass
the parent test?
Um...
They loved me.
Did you leave them
any choice?
Kimberly,
Kimberly, look.
I got my promise ring.
It's beautiful!
Oh, I'm so happy!
Congratulations.
[GIRLS GASP AND CHUCKLE]
Hi.
Guess what I've got
in this pocket?
A pickle.
Wrong. Time's up.
The correct answer
is tickets to the Jets game
a week from Sunday.
Be there.
Sorry.
I've got plans.
Hey, why don't
you both come?
Let's all be there.
Thanks, but I can't.
We promised my parents
we'd go to the Metropolitan
to see
the Primitive Culture
exhibit.
But you can go.
I won't mind.
No, that's okay.
I can't wait to see
some primitive culture.
You want to see
primitive culture?
We'll take the subway.
[CLEARS THROAT]
No, thanks.
We're obviously dealing
with runaway hormones.
That was very sweet,
turning down a Jets game
to be with me...
And my parents.
Yeah.
What have I done?
[BALLAD PLAYING]
Come on, let's dance.
You'll feel better.
That's great, Jenny.
You must be so happy.
I think that's classy
of David, don't you?
[SIGHS]
It's no big deal.
David's been promised
three or four times.
You see, his dad owns
a jewelry store.
It's not a matter
of cost.
It's what it means.
It could be a cigar band.
That's a good thing to know.
Did you hear that Matt and Janie
are getting promised?
And they just met
two weeks ago.
One of the things I've liked
about our relationship
is how free and easygoing
it's been.
You're feeling pressured,
aren't you?
Well...
Look, I don't
want to do that.
Let's just drop the subject.
Okay, fine.
Unless you really
don't want to drop it.
No! No.
There are plenty
of other guys
who are willing
to move forward
and not drift apart.
Listen, we'll talk about it.
Why don't we do what
my grandfather does
before he makes any
major business decisions.
He makes a list
of pros and cons.
You're so romantic.
Hey, this is important.
I agree.
Do you have a pen?
Thanks.
Let's start
with the pros.
[SIGHS]
Well...
It would
make me happy.
I'm just kidding.
My happiness
isn't important.
That's right.
We've gotta try
and keep personal feelings
out of this.
[SIGHS]
Let's see. Um, it would save us
the hassle
of getting to know
someone new.
Yeah.
What else?
We'd always have
someone to talk to.
And count on.
And fight with.
And make up with.
What about the cons?
Well, um,
we wouldn't be able
to date other people.
Who wants to?
Not me.
What else?
Well, we can't go...
We...
Hmm.
I can't think
of anything either.
There must
be something.
There's got to be.
Kind of
scares you, huh?
If...
And I'm just saying "if"...
Say next Saturday I was
to buy a promise ring,
would you wear it?
Would I?
Oh, Rick,
I love you.
Yes! - .
That ties us up
to two games apiece.
The rubber match, huh?
I'm finally gonna beat you.
And Elmer Fudd
will be President.
Hey. That could happen.
I'm pwoud and pwivileged
to be your Pwesident.
Come on! Quit stalling. Serve.
All right.
KIMBERLY: Surprise!
I hope I'm not
interrupting.
Not at all.
One-nothing.
Dad, that's not fair.
A sportsman wouldn't
count that point.
One-nothing.
Well, you've got company,
we'd better take this up later.
Hi, Kimberly.
Nice to see you.
How you doing?
You can imagine
how excited I am.
I can?
Yeah.
About tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
We're getting
the promise ring.
That's right.
He didn't tell you
that either.
That's...right.
Well, it's not a big deal.
[CLEARS THROAT]
It's a big deal to us.
But not to you.
Not compared to
the Louisiana Purchase,
but it's in this house,
it's pretty sizable.
Congratulations.
What do you get somebody
who just got promised?
A new car.
A used car?
No car.
Okay.
What?
What?
Nothing.
I was just looking.
Oh.
Hasn't the last week
been wonderful?
Yeah. It's been so...
Unlonely.
Next week
will be even better.
The pep rally, dinner
at grandmother's...
And don't forget
my brother's barbecue.
Again?
His kids just adore
their Uncle Rick.
Even Timmy,
the one who bites?
He was just happy
to see you.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Did you hear that Matt
took back his promise ring?
I know!
Janie was humiliated.
Everyone thinks
he's a scuzzo.
Oh. I don't pay attention
to gossip.
Hmm. Then you wouldn't
be interested
what the girls
in biology class
were saying about us.
Of course not.
What did they say?
We make
a perfect couple.
Are you as excited
about tomorrow as I am?
Hello!
Anybody home?
Hi. Just us.
The perfect couple.
Hello, Mrs. Stratton.
Just passing through.
[CHUCKLES]
That's okay.
I'm on my way out.
I need a new dress
for this special occasion.
Want to go shopping with me?
Oh, I'd like to, but it's
bad luck to see a dress
before you buy
a promise ring.
[CHUCKLES]
I'll miss you.
I'll be thinking of you
every single moment.
Ditto.
Special occasion?
Things are getting
pretty heavy.
Yeah. It's starting to have
a certain lead-like quality.
Oh?
No, I didn't mean that.
I-I guess I'm nervous about
getting promised tomorrow.
You're getting promised?
That's wonderful!
Yeah. Maybe.
Now, Kate, I know it's
a long time ago,
but, please, try to remember.
Did anybody
ever give you
one of those
I.D. bracelet things?
Yeah, there was a guy
who used to take me out
on his dinosaur.
His name was Gronk.
Kate, you're not that old.
What was it like?
Well, I was in love.
I couldn't imagine spending time
with anyone else.
Yeah. Kimberly's
got that one down.
I have a hunch you don't
feel the same way.
Of course I do.
I'd be crazy not to.
Kimberly's the best.
She's pretty, she's smart,
she laughs at my jokes.
She can leap tall buildings
in a single bound.
There's no need
to get upset.
I'm not upset.
I'm excited.
Whenever I talk about
Kimberly, I get excited.
Okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Give her the ring...
Don't give her the ring.
Give her the ring...
Don't give her the ring.
Give her the ring.
Don't give her the ring.
Give her the ring...
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Come in.
What happened?
Did you blow up
a chicken?
What's up?
I just saw one of the greatest
films of the th century:
Road Gladiator.
Oh. You mean Part Two in -D?
Yeah. It's terrific.
The truck drives
right over your face.
I've been waiting
to see that movie
ever since Part One.
Why didn't you tell me
you were going?
We've been asking you to do
stuff, but you're always busy.
That's not true...
Totally.
I think it's great. I can hardly
wait to get so busy with a girl
that I can't see you.
My life is not all Kimberly.
I'm not with her now.
[TELEPHONE RINGS]
Hello.
Oh, hi...
Kimberly.
Blue, green--
You look great in any color.
I can't say it now.
He loves you!
Hi, Dad.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Carving.
Do you mind if I watch?
Slow night?
Yeah, sort of.
Something wrong?
You'll just kid me about it.
No, I won't.
It's about Kimberly.
Ah...
Trouble in paradise?
You see? I knew it.
Wait a minute, Rick.
Wait. I'm sorry.
I'm glad you want
to talk to me about Kimberly.
If I tell you,
promise not to say,
"I told you so"?
I'd never say that.
[SIGHS]
I think I may have
gotten in over my head.
I was afraid
that would happen.
Dad!
I didn't say,
"I told you so."
Okay. I'm sorry...
Again.
Tell me about Kimberly.
It's just that
I'm feeling...
I don't know. It's just so...
Complicated?
Exactly.
I thought dealing
with girls would get easier.
You were way off
on that one.
Kimberly's
terrific, Dad,
but every time I'm with her,
I feel like I'm suffocating.
Maybe you shouldn't
get promised yet.
But it would
make her so happy.
You see, I've promised
to get promised.
Everybody is expecting us
to do it.
Who's everybody?
Everybody!
Mike, Sonja,
Scott, Dawn...
Not to mention all the girls
in biology class.
Who are you doing
this for, you or them?
For me...
For us...
For them.
I don't know anymore.
Everybody says we're
so perfect for each other.
What do you say?
I say I'm beginning
to understand
why so many poets
jumped off buildings.
You see, Dad,
I like Kimberly a lot,
and I don't want to lose her.
But if I back out now,
she'll hate me forever.
She'll tell the whole school
I'm a scuzzo.
I thought you said
your whole relationship
was based on honesty
and openness.
But that's when things
were going good.
I know what I'll do--
I'll write her a letter.
Okay, okay.
I'll tell her...
In person.
Good.
My masterpiece.
Isn't there an R
in Edward?
[♪♪♪]
Rick.
Oh, hi. Heh.
Just daydreaming
about us.
Look.
Notice anything
different?
Your nails turned pink.
My mom treated me to a manicure
for the big event.
This shade will go with
whatever stone we choose.
Don't you?
Uh, Kimberly...
Yes, Rick?
How about
something to eat?
Aren't we going
to the jeweler's now?
Well, I thought it would be
better if we had lunch first.
You're nervous.
You always tear up napkins
when you're nervous.
I do?
I know you so well.
You know me, all right.
I should.
We've been together
for five weeks.
Those five weeks
have been so...
chock-full.
Something's wrong.
[CLEARS THROAT]
I want you to know
that I care for you a lot.
I think you're
the greatest, and...
We're not
getting promised.
Please...
Try to understand.
It's me, isn't it?
[SOBBING]
Listen. Forget
what I just said, okay?
Let's march down
to the jewelry store
and buy the biggest promise ring
I can afford.
You mean it?
Sure I do.
No. I don't want
the promise ring.
Sure you do.
Just because something stupid
fell out of my mouth, doesn't
mean we have to ruin everything.
It wasn't stupid.
It was brave.
It was?
That's one of the reasons
I like you.
If we got promised,
and you really didn't want to,
it would have been
much worse later.
Not that it's great now.
You mean you understand?
[EXHALES]
She understands!
Uh, man,
you're terrific.
I know.
So, what do we do now?
I don't know.
Well, since we're not
getting the ring,
we don't have to spend
the afternoon together.
No. I guess we don't.
So, uh,
I'll see you later.
Yeah... Later.
Listen, do you want
to go see a movie?
I'd love to.
How about
Road Gladiator?
I already saw it.
You're kidding!
It's fantastic.
This truck drives
right over your face!
Yeah. I heard.
I heard.
[♪♪♪]