07x01 - The Pigeon and The Egg

[bunniefuu]

[Gloria] Places!

[Ant'ney] Are your eyes closed?

No peeking! We're
almost at the surprise.

[yawn]

[Marty] Why'd the surprise
have to be so early?!

[Ant'ney] Couldn't wait!

Plus I gotta tail it back
to Long Island for breakfast

with my Ma afterward!

Here we go...

Ta-Da!

Ain't she just perfect?

[Gloria] Wow... yep,
the bench sure is nice!

[Melman] I love it!

- [Alex] Is the surprise just...
- [Marty] The park?

[Ant'ney] What? No. I'm
not talkin' 'bout the park,

I'm talkin' about...

This!

Have you ever seen such a
nest? It's my dream home!

[all] Ohh.

[Marty] I thought you
lived with your Ma.

[Ant'ney] I do! But I'm
ready to spread my wings,

and rest them, right here.

It's all about location.

It's got shady leaves,
friendly neighbors.

[Gina] Hey! [Gino] Hey-o!!

[Ant'ney] There's
even a bath tub!

Best of all, I'll
be closer to you.

Without that pesky
commute from Long Island,

you'll get your Word from the
Bird even earlier every morning!

Ain't that grand? Kids?

[snoring]

Huh? Aw, my first sleepover.

Woohoo!

[hums]

♪ It's a wild, wild world ♪

♪ And it's calling our name ♪

♪ It's a jungle out there ♪

♪ So let's get on our way ♪

♪ To have fun
through the tunnel ♪

♪ See the big, big city ♪

♪ Everybody get ready ♪

♪ Get ready! ♪

♪ Time to go a little wild ♪

♪ We could go a million miles ♪

♪ Can I get a "Hey, oh!" ♪

♪ Can I get a "Let's go!" ♪

♪ On a journey ♪

♪ All smiles ♪

♪ Time to go a little wild! ♪♪

[Ant'ney hums]

[Ant'ney] You got this, Ant'ney.

Of course Ma's gonna
support you, she's your Ma!

[Ma] Ugh, your brother's
late... as usual!

[Eddie] Punctuality's never
been Ant'ney's strength.

But I'd never be late
for breakfast, Ma!

[Ma] Well, you,
on the other hand!

Had to fly all the way
from the dental office

in the city and still
managed to make it on time.

[Ant'ney] Ma, I'm home!

Sorry I'm late!

Had to show my friends
at the habitat uh

somethin'!

Consider these
tokens of my apology.

[Ma] Ugh, I told ya to lay
off the junk food, Ant'ney,

it'll rot your beak!

Just ask your brother.
[Eddie] Ma's right.

We filled four cavities yesterday, the
patient couldn't lay off sour gummies.

[Ant'ney] Don'tcha mean the
dentist filled four cavities?

[Eddie] Well,
sure... with my help.

I offer the dentist
moral support

from my ledge
outside her window.

[Ma] The most responsible
bird on the South Shore...

I'll take that!

It's time to get your
priorities straight.

Here's some healthy birdseed
for my growing bird.

What would you do without me?

[Ant'ney] Heh, funny you
should ask... As you know, Ma,

I've lived here quite some time.

[Ma] Since the day ya hatched!

You were late to
arrive then, too.

[Ant'ney] Anyway... there's this
primo nest over in Central Park...

- [Ma] A nest? In the city?
- [Ant'ney] Yeah!

Location like that's not
gonna last long so...

[Ma] Uh-uh. Not gonna happen.

[Ant'ney] But... Eddie
lives on his own.

[Ma] Eddie's a
medical professional!

[Ant'ney] Huh?! Is he though?

[Ma] And besides,

how ya gonna fall asleep
without my lullabies?

[Ma hums]

[Eddie] She still
sings those to you?

[Ant'ney] Huh? Oh!

Barely ever.

Ma, I know ya still think
of me as your baby bird,

but I'm ready to fly!

- [Ma] Huh?
- [Eddie] Huh?

[Eddie] Woah! What the...?!

♪ Hey, Mama, I ♪

♪ I wanna try ♪

♪ I'm ready to fly, yeah! ♪

♪ I know the moves ♪

♪ I am primed for the sky ♪

♪ Got the right attitude ♪

♪ Nothing's getting
to this guy ♪

♪ Yeah! My feathers fluffed ♪

♪ And all my stuff ♪

♪ I'm stretching out my wings ♪

♪ Gonna face the wind ♪

♪ And find my lift ♪

♪ And glide above the trees ♪

♪ And I'm feeling
lucky, smooth and cool ♪

♪ It's time to take a try ♪

♪ Look at me ♪

♪ I'm primed for the sky ♪

♪ I'm ready to fly, yeah! ♪

♪ And I'm feeling
lucky, smooth and cool ♪

♪ It's time to take a try ♪

♪ Look at me ♪

♪ I'm primed for the sky ♪

♪ I'm ready to fly ♪

♪ Fly! ♪♪

[Ma] Oh, Ant'ney, always
with the song and dance!

Now go get rid of the junk food.
I don't want sweets in the nest!

[Ant'ney groans]

[Eddie] Ma's right, you know,

that's stuff gonna
rot your beak.

[Ant'ney] I'll still come back for these
later. These are hard to find in one piece.

Aw, rats!

Glad someone'll
get to enjoy them.

Can you believe Ma?

I'm a full-grown bird but
she still doesn't trust me

to make my own decisions!

[Eddie] If ya want her to
think you're responsible,

ya gotta act like it!
You're late to every meal.

[Ant'ney] I'm not late,
you're just early!

[Eddie] I'm on time.

[Ant'ney] If on time means being
extremely prompt, well, then, sure...

[Eddie] That's exactly
what it means. Huh?

[Ant'ney] Huh?

Mh!

♪

That egg's gonna fall!

[Eddie] Not if I have
anything to do with it.

[Ant'ney] Oh, you think you're
the only one who can save an egg?!

[groans]

[truck honks]

[wheels screeching]

Woah!

[Eddie] Come here.

[screaming]

[screaming]

- [Ant'ney] Stop, you'll drop it!
- [Eddie] Bro, I got it!

[screams]

[groans]

[grunting]

[Eddie] Nice catch.

[Ant'ney] You might
go to dental school,

but I've got an A plus
in crash landings.

[Eddie] Huh?

- Now what?
- [Ant'ney] We gotta tell Ma!

[Eddie] Hey, Ma, we're back.

[pants]

[Ma] There you are!
Didja get lost?

[Ant'ney] What? No! This egg
rolled off the back of a truck.

And I snatched it outta the air!

Pre-tty responsible,
wouldn't you say?

[Ma] Oh, poor thing...

[Ant'ney screams]

Look at the size of it! An egg like this
shouldn't be away from its nest too long.

[Ant'ney] Don't worry! I
clocked the name on the truck

and, responsible bird that I am,
I'll return the egg in no time.

Just gotta look up the address
for the "Eastside Emporium"...

[Ma] I'm sure your brother
can handle it, right, Eddie?

Why don't you return the egg on
your way back to the dentist?

[Eddie] We've got a busy
day of cleanings, but sure.

- [Ant'ney] Thanks, Eddie, but I got this.
- [Eddie] Really?

[Ma] I dunno, Ant'ney.

Takin' care of an
egg's not easy.

[Ant'ney] It is when you're a
responsible, trustworthy bird... y'know,

like the kind who's ready
to live in his own nest?

A-ha! "Eastside Emporium"!

[Ma] There's lots to stay on top
of when you're caring for an egg.

Like, do you know you need
to keep it warm at all times?

[Ant'ney] Of course!
That's Bird Logic 101.

Don't you trust me?!

[Ma] Of course I do.

But just in case,

it's windy out there today...

And remember: A baby
belongs at home.

If you can prove you're
responsible enough

to get this egg
where it belongs,

then we can talk about
that nest you found.

- Otherwise...
- [Eddie] Birdseed and lullabies for Ant'ney!

[Ant'ney] I'll return the egg
right now, Ma! You'll see!

No sweat!

[groaning]

[Ma] Sure you don't
need Eddie's help?

[Ant'ney] No, I
got it, I got it!

[Ma] Oh! And you better
be back for dinner.

Don't be late this time!

[Ant'ney] I'll be right on
time! You can count on it!

[Ant'ney pants]

[Alex] Huh?

[Ant'ney pants]

Ant'ney?

[Carlos] Aw! Ah!

[pants]

[Ant'ney] C'mon, Ant'ney...
just a little farther

and that new nest
is all yours...

Uh, ahh!

[panting]

[Alex] Woah!

I saw Ant'ney bein'
blown through the sky

holding a giant
egg in a knit cap!

[Gloria] Your catnap dreams are
getting weirder and weirder.

[Ant'ney] I'm gonna
need a soft landing!

- [Melman] It wasn't a dream!
- [Marty] Huh?!

[Ant'ney] Ah!

[Gloria] He needs something
to break his fall!

[Melman] Try my blankie!

[all] Woah!

[screams]

[Melman] Ant'ney!

[Ant'ney] I'm okay! The
ground cushioned my fall.

Thanks. That coulda been messy.

[Alex] Wow! Where'd
you get that?

[Ant'ney] Oh, my Ma knits all
sorts of hats every winter

she could make you
one if ya like.

[Gloria] No, he means the
egg! Look at this beauty,

what is it, a duck egg?

- [Marty] It could be a chicken!
- [Alex] I hope it's a platypus.

[Melman] I'm pretty sure that egg
belongs to a reptile of some sort.

You can tell 'cause
it's more symmetrical.

I learned that on
the Nature Channel.

[Gloria] Whatever it is, what
are you doing with it, Ant'ney?

[Ant'ney] I was tryin' to get this
baby back to Eastside Emporium!

But that's a heavy bundle
and it's been awhile

since I've perched at the gym.

[Melman] Uh, oh. A
baby belongs at home.

[Ant'ney] Ma said
the same thing!

[Melman] She must watch
the Nature Channel too!

[Ant'ney] If I can't fly the egg
home, I'll have to travel on land.

So, I was hoping I
might get some help

from a coupla land animals...?

[Marty] We are well-versed in
all manners of city travel.

And this map will show the
best route to get there!

- Eastide Emporium was it?
- [Ant'ney] Yeah, thank you.

I have to return this egg and get back
to Long Island in time for dinner,

or Ma'll never think
I'm responsible enough

for my own nest.

[Gloria] We've always
been able to rely on you.

[Marty] A-ha! Looks like the
fastest route is through the park.

[Melman] C'mon, we'll get you
home soon, little reptile baby.

[Alex] Or platypus baby!

[Bill] If you want my opinion,

I've got a feeling that
egg is one of mine.

[Gloria] I don't
think it's a flamingo.

[Bill] Maybe not,
but I'm telling ya

there's something Floridian about that
egg. We can always sense each other.

[Pickles] No offense
but don't you have

easier ways to travel?

[Ant'ney] Today, I'm gonna do
my thing without the wings.

[Pickles] Okay, but there's
no first-timer discount.

If you want to pass,
you need a toll.

[Dave squeaks]

[Ant'ney] No way!
That's not breakfast.

[Dave squeaks]

[Pickles] Fine, then
we'll take the hat.

[Ant'ney] No can do. This egg
needs to stay warm. Hmm, but!

What if I bring you two hats
later? Hand-knit just for you!

[Dave squeaks]

[Pickles] You've
got yourself a deal.

- [Marty] Yeah!
- [Alex] Yeah!

- [Gloria] Woo!
- [Melman] Yeah!

[Ant'ney] Woah!

♪ Woah! Let's go find ♪

♪ A little adventure ♪

♪ Let's make it ♪

♪ A day to remember ♪

♪ Let's find something new ♪

♪ We can explore ♪

♪ Ooh, explore ♪

♪ Let's go find a
little adventure ♪

♪ Let's make it a
day to remember ♪

♪ Let's charge ♪

♪ Through every open door ♪

♪ Adventure's calling! ♪♪

[Ant'ney] Hey!
Those are my donuts!

[Marty] Eastside Emporium is through
the park, then a little ways uptown!

[Ant'ney] Great! We'll get this
egg where it belongs in no time.

And then I'll finally be
where I belong: My new nest!

[Melman] Taking care of an
egg is a big responsibility.

[Ant'ney] Meh, it's
been a breeze so far!

Huh? Whoa! Hey,
get back here you.

There, there.

Nothing bad will happen to you
as long as your... Ma's hat!

- Gah!
- [Melman] Oh, no!

You gotta keep the egg warm!

[Gloria] Like this?

There there, little baby.

[Alex] Why'd I
have to be the egg?

Ok, I could get into this...

[Marty] Mommy and daddy
will keep you cozy!

- [Gloria] We'll rock you.
- [Marty] And burp you.

- [Gloria] And keep you warm.
- [Marty] And change your diaper.

[Alex] Whoa, that's
where I draw the line!

Let's get back to the cozy part.

[Ant'ney] There's only
one thing left to do.

I'm gonna have to
incubate this baby myself.

Hey, this is kinda nice.

- I could do this all day!
- [Melman] Well, you shouldn't.

Mama ducks take three breaks a
day while incubating their eggs.

[Gloria] So, you're
saying it could be a duck!

[Marty] I still think
it's a chicken...

[Ant'ney] Well, this mama
hasn't even taken one break yet!

Huh?

Woah!

[Alex] Are you thinking
what I'm thinking?

[all] Snack break!

[Ant'ney] Woah!

A couple'a quick bites
and you'll be right back

in Ant'ney's wings.

- Huh?
- [Gloria] Ooh!

Maybe we can get these cupcakes for
your nest-warming party, Ant'ney!

[Ant'ney] Forget the
cupcakes, Bea's got my egg!

♪

[all gasp]

[Gloria] I can't watch!

- [Alex] You're still watching.
- [Gloria] I can't not watch!

[Melman] Oh, no! She's
going to cook the egg!

[Ant'ney] Not on my
watch, she isn't!

I'm coming, baby!

[screaming]

[Cupcake Bea] Pigeon!
Health Code violation!

[Ant'ney] Ahh!

[Cupcake Bea] Easy, bird...

[screaming]

Over there!

[Baker #2] Get him!

[Baker #3] Which way did he go?!

[screaming]

[Ant'ney] Phew! That was close!

And it's got a crack in
it?! Ma's gonna k*ll me!

[Alex] Um, Ant'ney?

- I don't think it's just cracked...
- [Ant'ney] Huh?

[Marty] Ant'ney! Your
incubating worked!

[Ant'ney] Huh?

[Alex] Ooh!

[Marty] Oh, oh...

[babbling]

[Ant'ney] Ah? That's no chicken!

[Alex] An alligator?!

[Marty] Or a... crocodile?

[Melman] Definitely
an alligator,

you can tell by her wide snout!
Told ya! She is a reptile!

[Ant'ney] She's
actually pretty cute...

[Allie] Mama!

[Gloria] Did that
baby just talk?!

[Alex] Did that baby just
call Ant'ney her mama?!

[Marty] Does that baby have
multiple rows of teeth?!

[Ant'ney] Look at you,
so smart already...

I'm not your mama but I am
gonna get you home safely.

[Marty] You better do it fast!

This baby thinks
you're mama now,

but she might think
you're dinner soon!

[Ant'ney] Aw, you wouldn't eat
me for dinner, wouldya, Allie?

- [Gloria] Allie?
- [Ant'ney] It felt right. But speaking of dinner,

it's almost time
for Ma's dinner,

and I can't be late. Let's
get Allie home quick!

[Ant'ney] This is how
Ma used to rock me...

And she'd rub my
temples like this:

It helps with brain circulation.
That's why I'm so smart.

[Marty] Are you sure she's
not trying to eat you?

[Melman] She's just
teething! Most babies do.

[Ant'ney] Do what you
need to do, Allie.

Just try to be gentle.

[groaning]

[Marty] We're here!

You can give the baby back now.

[Gloria] Uh.. What is
this? Some kinda pet store?

[Ant'ney] Huh. Didn't really
picture her at a pet shop.

But... at least pet shops
have lots of supplies, right?

She'll have
everything she needs.

"Ask about 'the big egg, '

our exotic new pet,
available soon!

All you need's
cash in your wallet

and a bath tub at home!"

[Alex] Do they mean... Allie?

[Gloria] Alligators
aren't meant to be pets.

[Melman] Yeah, she'll get too big
for a bath tub! That's not right.

[Marty] And it's ill*gal!
In the Park Ranger Handbook,

selling wild animals violates
at least five city codes!

It's not safe for the
animals... or for humans!

[Ant'ney] Maybe the sign
means something else?

[Alex] Maybe she belongs
somewhere else...

[Ant'ney] A baby
belongs at home.

And if I don't return Allie
and get back for dinner,

Ma'll think I'm not responsible
enough for my own home,

with my own room and views and

bath tub.

Ma's right.

I need to do the
responsible thing...

[Gloria] Ant'ney, wait!

[Gloria] Yep, Allie
does not belong here.

- [Alex] We gotta stop Ant'ney!
- [Marty] Okay! Let's go!

- [Melman] What's the plan?
- [Alex] Doesn't matter,

we just can't let Ant'ney...

[Ant'ney] Can't
let Ant'ney what?

Did you really think I was gonna
let Allie sleep in a bath tub?!

[Gloria] Uh...

[Ant'ney] There were lots of supplies in
there though... got everything she could need!

Even something to chew
on instead of my wing!

I can't just let my baby live
anywhere, she deserves the best.

[Marty] She does, but... you
can't just keep a baby alligator.

[Ant'ney] I know. Which is why I'm going
to bring her where she really belongs.

[Melman] What about your
Ma? Won't she be mad?

[Ant'ney] No. She'll be furious
at me for missing dinner

and failing my task.

But, nest or no nest,

Allie's my responsibility now.

♪

[Ranger Hoof] Pet alligator?!

The sale of a wild animal
violates at least five city codes!

- [Marty] That's what I said!
- [Ranger Hoof] Thanks, Stripes. Where did you say it was...?

[Marty] I'd be happy to show
you how to get there, Ranger.

[Ma] 'Scuse me! Have
you seen a pigeon?

I'm lookin' for my son, Ant'ney.

I know he likes to
spend time here.

- [Lucia] I know Ant'ney!
- [Ma] Well, didja know Ant'ney's late for dinner again?

I haven't heard a
chirp from him all day!

And he thinks he's responsible
enough for his own nest! Ugh!

[Lucia] Oh! Ant'ney's probably just
busy taking care of baby Allie!

[Ma] You must be mixed up.

My son doesn't take
care of any babies.

[Lucia] No mix up here!

Ant'ney's a mama to an
alligator baby, which

congrats, makes you grandma!

[Ma] Ah... I don't understand.

[Lucia] Come with
me. I'll show you!

♪

[Ma] Oh...

♪ Days go by ♪

♪ Weeks and years ♪

♪ Time might fly ♪

♪ But I'll be here, yes ♪

♪ I will always be a call away ♪

♪ No matter what ♪

♪ The future brings ♪

♪ And even when ♪

♪ All of your growing's done ♪

♪ Oh, you'll still
be my little one ♪♪

[Ma] I didn't even think
you knew the words!

[Ant'ney] 'Course I do, Ma!

And now I understand why
you worry about me so much.

Taking care of somebody
means lovin' 'em

even more than you
love croissant crumbs.

[Ma] That's responsibility
and you proved yourself

more than responsible today.

[Ant'ney] She made it easy.

[Ma] I thought you needed
me to take care of you,

but it looks like you can
take care of yourself,

and others, without me.
You're not my baby anymore.

[Ant'ney] Aw, Ma. No
matter where I am,

be it Long Island
or Central Park,

I'll always need you. And
I'll always be your baby.

Let's go, Ma.

[Kate] Well, hello, little
one. What are you doing here?!

Looks like someone's been
taking great care of you.

[Dave squeaks]

[Pickles] We haven't forgotten
about the toll you promised...

[Ant'ney] Oh, hey,
Ma? Quick question.

Have you ever knit a hat
for a chimp before...?

[Kate] Oh! You're in the wrong
habitat, that's for sure.

But I think I know just
where you belong...

[Ant'ney] And I'll be back first thing
in the morning to check on you...

[Bill] I told ya
she was one of mine!

I know a Floridian
when I see one!

[Ant'ney] Great! Then you won't mind
giving her some extra attention tonight?

Just as she settles in.

[Bill] You can count on me. I've been
told I have a very soothing presence.

[Ant'ney] She spooks
easily at loud noises.

[Bill] Copy that, only
dulcet tones from here on.

[Ant'ney] She loves when you read
the dumpling menu out loud to her.

- [Bill] Alright.
- [Ant'ney] And use this when she tries to use

your leg as a chew toy.

[Allie babbles] [Bill]
Sorry, what now?

[Ant'ney] Oh, and rub her
temples as she falls asleep,

- clockwise is best!
- [Bill] I got it!

[Ant'ney] Okay, okay...
see you soon, kid.

[Pickles] Woohoo!

♪

[Ma] Okay, ready?

I've got a long flight back
to Long Island tonight.

Don't get used to this.
I'm only doin' it once.

[Ant'ney] You're welcome
here whenever you want, Ma.

[Ma hums]

[Ma] Goodnight, my little one.

[Ant'ney] Huh...

♪

♪ Woah! Let's go find ♪

♪ A little adventure ♪

♪ Let's make it a
day to remember ♪

♪ Let's find something
new we can explore ♪

♪ Ooh, explore ♪

♪ Let's go find a
little adventure ♪

♪ Let's make it a
day to remember ♪

♪ Let's charge ♪

♪ Through every open door ♪

♪

♪ Adventure's calling! ♪♪