1 00:00:24,525 --> 00:00:28,945 TONI: Welcome to The Toni Post Show. I am your host, Toni Post. l love life. 2 00:00:29,113 --> 00:00:31,531 I love life. I love life. 3 00:00:31,699 --> 00:00:33,991 I love my job. You know why l love my job? 4 00:00:34,159 --> 00:00:36,577 I get to wake up each morning and spend it with you. 5 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:40,957 That's right. That's right. And I mean that. 6 00:00:41,458 --> 00:00:44,419 We're talking about real things, about real people. 7 00:00:44,586 --> 00:00:47,338 We're gonna get down and get dirty. That makes a difference. 8 00:00:47,506 --> 00:00:49,757 All right. Let's start with our first guest. 9 00:00:50,384 --> 00:00:52,969 Connie Phillips from Chicago, Illinois. Hi. 10 00:00:53,137 --> 00:00:54,470 We want to ask you first... 11 00:00:54,638 --> 00:00:58,307 ...how do you feel about this friend we've heard so much about? 12 00:00:58,475 --> 00:01:00,810 Well, I'd walk through fire for her. 13 00:01:00,978 --> 00:01:03,604 She's not just a friend, she's my best friend, you know? 14 00:01:03,772 --> 00:01:05,064 Your best friend. Right. 15 00:01:05,232 --> 00:01:09,402 And tell me, how long have you been having sex with her husband? 16 00:01:09,570 --> 00:01:11,154 A little over a year now. 17 00:01:11,321 --> 00:01:13,239 [AUDIENCE GROANS AND CHATTERS] 18 00:01:13,449 --> 00:01:15,158 He doesn't love her. He loves me. 19 00:01:15,325 --> 00:01:17,952 Does she know why she's gonna appear on our show today? 20 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:21,664 She thinks she's here for a makeover. 21 00:01:21,832 --> 00:01:23,458 Ouch. MAN: Ha, ha, ha! 22 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:25,752 Ouch. That's gotta hurt. 23 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:28,087 You know, I'm sure we're all wondering here... 24 00:01:28,255 --> 00:01:32,175 ...why you chose to reveal this to her, your friend, on national television. 25 00:01:32,342 --> 00:01:36,220 Because I want her to hear my point of view. 26 00:01:36,388 --> 00:01:38,514 I really want her to hear me, you know? 27 00:01:38,682 --> 00:01:40,683 TONI: Fair enough. Let's bring her out. 28 00:01:40,851 --> 00:01:44,061 Let's bring out your friend, Birdee. Come on. Give Birdee a big hand. 29 00:01:44,229 --> 00:01:46,230 [AUDIENCE CHEERING] 30 00:01:47,191 --> 00:01:48,733 There you are, Birdee. 31 00:01:51,737 --> 00:01:53,863 So tell us, how do you feel? 32 00:01:54,031 --> 00:01:57,909 I'm perfectly delightful, thank you. TONI: Okay. 33 00:01:58,076 --> 00:02:02,455 Birdee, do you recognize the voice of the person sitting next to you? 34 00:02:02,623 --> 00:02:04,373 Hi, Birdee. 35 00:02:04,541 --> 00:02:08,419 Connie? My best friend, Connie? TONI: Absolutely correct. 36 00:02:08,587 --> 00:02:11,005 Go ahead and take off your blindfold. WOMAN: Don't do it! 37 00:02:11,173 --> 00:02:12,507 Oh, my God. 38 00:02:12,674 --> 00:02:13,716 Hi. Hi. 39 00:02:13,884 --> 00:02:16,385 Birdee, Connie is your best friend? 40 00:02:16,553 --> 00:02:17,804 She's my best friend. 41 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:20,431 TONI: And she told us that she loves you very much. 42 00:02:20,599 --> 00:02:23,434 Yeah. l love you too. 43 00:02:23,602 --> 00:02:26,896 The last thing that she wants to do is to hurt you in any way. 44 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:31,442 Connie. 45 00:02:32,027 --> 00:02:33,569 Birdee... 46 00:02:35,280 --> 00:02:36,989 ...Billy and l are having an affair. 47 00:02:37,574 --> 00:02:41,035 He doesn't love you anymore. He wants to marry me. 48 00:02:41,203 --> 00:02:43,204 [AUDIENCE HOOTING AND JEERING] 49 00:02:51,755 --> 00:02:52,755 What? 50 00:02:52,923 --> 00:02:56,300 Connie wants you to know that your friendship is very important to her... 51 00:02:56,468 --> 00:02:59,178 ...and she loves you very much, Birdee. 52 00:03:00,180 --> 00:03:03,057 Have you been sleeping with him? 53 00:03:03,767 --> 00:03:04,809 Well, yeah. 54 00:03:04,977 --> 00:03:08,312 Actually, Connie told us that she had sex with your husband, Bill... 55 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:11,274 ...in your home on your living room floor. 56 00:03:11,441 --> 00:03:13,442 [AUDIENCE HOOTS AND JEERS] 57 00:03:14,069 --> 00:03:15,820 TONI: I want to hear what Bill has to say. 58 00:03:15,988 --> 00:03:18,614 How about you? You want to hear from Bill? All right. 59 00:03:18,782 --> 00:03:21,993 Let's bring Bill in. Come on in, Bill. Join us, won't you? 60 00:03:23,495 --> 00:03:24,620 That's right. 61 00:03:24,788 --> 00:03:25,955 [AUDIENCE BOOING] 62 00:03:26,415 --> 00:03:29,041 Come on, come on, come on. 63 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:32,628 Bill, thank you for appearing on The Toni Post Show. 64 00:03:32,796 --> 00:03:37,133 Thank you, ma'am. Go ahead and take off your blindfold, Bill. 65 00:03:41,263 --> 00:03:42,388 Bill... 66 00:03:42,556 --> 00:03:45,182 ...are you having an affair with your wife's best friend? 67 00:03:57,905 --> 00:03:59,113 Yes, ma'am. 68 00:03:59,281 --> 00:04:00,990 [AUDIENCE CHEERS AND CHATTERS] 69 00:04:02,117 --> 00:04:05,620 All right. That's it. We've gotta take a break. 70 00:04:05,787 --> 00:04:08,497 We're gonna be back with more sizzle on The Toni Post Show. 71 00:04:08,665 --> 00:04:10,041 You join us, now. 72 00:04:10,208 --> 00:04:12,126 [AUDIENCE CLAPPING AND CHEERING] 73 00:04:12,294 --> 00:04:14,295 [CHAT SHOW MUSIC PLAYING] 74 00:04:29,561 --> 00:04:32,855 BIRDEE: Bernice, did you get my suitcase in the car? 75 00:04:33,023 --> 00:04:34,023 BERNICE: Yes. 76 00:04:34,191 --> 00:04:36,692 BIRDEE: Yeah, Mama, we should be there a few days. 77 00:04:40,155 --> 00:04:45,326 Well, if it's not an inconvenience. 78 00:04:50,707 --> 00:04:52,041 Oh. 79 00:04:53,877 --> 00:04:55,586 All right. 80 00:04:55,754 --> 00:04:57,546 Me too. Bye-bye. 81 00:05:23,573 --> 00:05:26,575 Don't look back, sweetheart. It's bad luck. 82 00:05:26,743 --> 00:05:28,869 Turn around. 83 00:05:29,037 --> 00:05:30,830 Put on your seat belt. 84 00:05:42,426 --> 00:05:44,260 Take the wheel. 85 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:50,307 Bernice, don't be a baby. Just take the wheel. 86 00:05:50,475 --> 00:05:51,767 Come on. 87 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:53,269 Come here. 88 00:05:56,023 --> 00:05:57,815 Okay. Thank you. 89 00:05:58,275 --> 00:06:00,109 Here we go. 90 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:11,954 BERNICE: "Dear Princess, l know you're confused now and l don't blame you. 91 00:06:12,122 --> 00:06:14,582 I want you to know none of this is your fault. 92 00:06:14,750 --> 00:06:16,292 This is between your mom and me. 93 00:06:17,002 --> 00:06:21,130 Not a day will go by when I won't think about you and wish you were with me. 94 00:06:21,298 --> 00:06:25,801 I love you, honey. Be nice to your mom. All my heart, Daddy." 95 00:06:39,316 --> 00:06:42,026 [JONELLE MOSSER'S "STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE" PLAYING] 96 00:06:42,903 --> 00:06:44,987 Baby, baby 97 00:06:45,155 --> 00:06:48,741 I'm aware of where you go 98 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:56,582 Each time you leave my door 99 00:06:56,833 --> 00:07:01,337 I watch you walk down the street 100 00:07:03,381 --> 00:07:09,428 Knowing your other love You're gonna meet 101 00:07:10,347 --> 00:07:16,018 This time before you run to her 102 00:07:16,853 --> 00:07:21,774 Leaving me alone and hurt 103 00:07:22,025 --> 00:07:24,443 Think it over 104 00:07:24,611 --> 00:07:27,446 Haven't I been good to you? 105 00:07:28,865 --> 00:07:30,950 Think it over 106 00:07:32,035 --> 00:07:33,953 BERNICE: What's that funny smell? 107 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:35,788 Cows. 108 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:38,666 Is this where you were cream of corn? 109 00:07:39,084 --> 00:07:43,170 Queen of Corn, honey, three years running. 110 00:07:43,338 --> 00:07:45,881 A feat unsurpassed in the history of Smithville. 111 00:07:46,133 --> 00:07:47,466 Oh. 112 00:07:48,218 --> 00:07:50,219 Okay, so maybe that was a long time ago... 113 00:07:50,387 --> 00:07:56,392 ...but believe me, honey, once upon a time, your mama knew what it meant to shine. 114 00:07:57,561 --> 00:08:02,481 Before you break my heart 115 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:05,317 Think it over 116 00:08:11,032 --> 00:08:13,868 Oh, you're here. 117 00:08:14,035 --> 00:08:19,081 You're actually here. Oh, my baby. My babies. 118 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:20,624 Bernice. Take this with you. 119 00:08:20,792 --> 00:08:23,085 RAMONA: Oh, look at you. You are so pretty. 120 00:08:26,548 --> 00:08:29,091 You look just like my mama, you know that? 121 00:08:29,259 --> 00:08:31,802 And Bird-- BIRDEE: Hey, Mama. 122 00:08:31,970 --> 00:08:35,723 Birdee, you take up drinking? No, I have not. 123 00:08:35,891 --> 00:08:39,435 You mean, this is you stone sober? You look just awful. 124 00:08:39,603 --> 00:08:43,063 Well, l feel awful, Mama. 125 00:08:43,231 --> 00:08:47,067 Well, you look it. Well, l feel it. 126 00:08:47,235 --> 00:08:50,613 Well, you look it. 127 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:54,450 Here, let me take one of those. Come on, honey, l got a present for you. 128 00:08:54,618 --> 00:08:56,785 Here, Mom. RAMONA: l just can't believe you're here. 129 00:08:57,829 --> 00:09:00,456 Okay, now. 130 00:09:01,958 --> 00:09:03,292 Okay. 131 00:09:03,460 --> 00:09:05,794 That's a present from your grandpa and me. 132 00:09:06,671 --> 00:09:08,797 BIRDEE: How is Daddy? RAMONA: Oh, he's fine. 133 00:09:08,965 --> 00:09:12,051 He has a cold this week, so we can't see him till Saturday. 134 00:09:12,219 --> 00:09:16,805 But he's fine. BIRDEE: Good. 135 00:09:16,973 --> 00:09:18,557 It's a bunny purse. 136 00:09:19,517 --> 00:09:21,936 You don't like stuffed animals? That's all right. 137 00:09:22,103 --> 00:09:23,479 We'll get you settled first. 138 00:09:23,647 --> 00:09:27,149 But be very quiet, because we don't want to wake up Travis. 139 00:09:27,651 --> 00:09:29,318 You remember your cousin, don't you? 140 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:34,615 He got so excited waiting for you all to arrive, he just pooped out. 141 00:09:36,910 --> 00:09:38,494 You see those? 142 00:09:39,496 --> 00:09:42,331 They're scaredy-cats. Get it? 143 00:09:43,500 --> 00:09:44,833 [MEOWING] 144 00:09:47,671 --> 00:09:50,506 RAMONA: Your grandpa made a fortune off of them. 145 00:09:50,674 --> 00:09:53,342 Birdee, lock the door. You want to be murdered in your bed? 146 00:09:55,679 --> 00:09:58,722 Don't worry, sweetheart. If they bite you, they got rubber teeth. 147 00:09:58,890 --> 00:10:02,851 Did Grandma kill those animals herself? No, honey, they come here already dead. 148 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:07,398 See, this way, they live forever. 149 00:10:07,565 --> 00:10:11,652 BERNICE: As scaredy-cats. BIRDEE: Yeah, as scaredy-cats. 150 00:10:14,322 --> 00:10:16,865 This is a nice room, isn't it? 151 00:10:17,492 --> 00:10:20,911 See that door right there? It leads right into mine. 152 00:10:21,079 --> 00:10:23,122 Isn't that neat? 153 00:10:23,873 --> 00:10:27,584 Okay, that about does it. 154 00:10:29,671 --> 00:10:32,339 I've got a little surprise for you. 155 00:10:34,467 --> 00:10:37,344 So you don't bump into doors at night. 156 00:10:41,391 --> 00:10:44,810 Okay, feet in. Arms in or out? 157 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:48,605 Out. Out. There you go. 158 00:10:51,067 --> 00:10:55,863 Snug as a bug in a rug. Good night, baby. 159 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:15,215 [SHERYL CROW'S "IN NEED" PLAYING] 160 00:11:33,943 --> 00:11:38,822 Every night I dream you're next to me 161 00:11:41,284 --> 00:11:43,369 Tenderly 162 00:11:45,372 --> 00:11:48,999 You say my name 163 00:11:51,878 --> 00:11:55,923 You know everybody's watching me 164 00:11:56,883 --> 00:11:58,217 [DOG BARKS] 165 00:11:58,635 --> 00:12:00,719 And what they see 166 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:05,808 Is me watching you 167 00:12:14,526 --> 00:12:17,152 RAMONA: Bad dog, Hucklebee. Bad dog. 168 00:12:18,279 --> 00:12:19,655 Bad dog. 169 00:12:19,823 --> 00:12:20,948 [TRAVIS YAPPING] 170 00:12:21,116 --> 00:12:22,324 RAMONA: No. 171 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:24,284 [TRAVIS WHIMPERING] 172 00:12:24,452 --> 00:12:25,619 No, no. 173 00:12:25,787 --> 00:12:28,664 Feel so jagged 174 00:12:28,832 --> 00:12:32,292 Oh, what a sweet dog. Mama, you didn't tell me you had a pet. 175 00:12:32,460 --> 00:12:35,546 Hey, Travis. How are you? 176 00:12:35,713 --> 00:12:39,466 RAMONA: All right, Travis, you're a boy again. Go sit at the table and eat breakfast. 177 00:12:39,634 --> 00:12:40,968 [GROWLS] 178 00:12:41,136 --> 00:12:45,305 Better do what she says, Travis. Grandma stuffs bad little dogs. 179 00:12:45,473 --> 00:12:46,515 Any calls? 180 00:12:46,683 --> 00:12:50,602 Any messages we get will be right on that bulletin board there. 181 00:12:51,438 --> 00:12:54,440 All right, y'all. Dig in here. 182 00:12:55,567 --> 00:12:57,526 BIRDEE: Bernice, you remember Travis, don't you? 183 00:12:57,694 --> 00:13:00,028 He visited us in Chicago. What was it? 184 00:13:01,156 --> 00:13:02,364 Two Christmases ago? 185 00:13:02,657 --> 00:13:03,699 [YAPS] 186 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:06,827 He chewed my Little House on the Prairie. 187 00:13:07,370 --> 00:13:08,495 Where's Aunt Desiree? 188 00:13:09,289 --> 00:13:10,622 Uh.... 189 00:13:10,874 --> 00:13:14,877 Aunt Desiree's living in Hollywood now. Isn't she, Travis? 190 00:13:15,044 --> 00:13:17,671 Feel so jagged 191 00:13:17,839 --> 00:13:18,964 She's doing a pilot. 192 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:22,551 Oh, really? And what's he like? 193 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:25,721 That is a show for television, smarty. Oh. 194 00:13:25,889 --> 00:13:28,015 BERNICE: Aunt Desiree's gonna be on television? 195 00:13:28,183 --> 00:13:31,393 Oh, well, l was on TV too. A fat lot of good it did me. 196 00:13:31,561 --> 00:13:35,272 Well, l am proud of both of my television daughters. 197 00:13:36,274 --> 00:13:40,194 Birdee, you looked so beautiful on that TV. 198 00:13:41,070 --> 00:13:44,031 I mean, everybody thought so. Who's everybody? 199 00:13:44,616 --> 00:13:46,992 Well, everybody in Smithville, that's for sure. 200 00:13:48,870 --> 00:13:53,040 Well, honey, if you didn't want people to see you, why did you go on television? 201 00:13:53,208 --> 00:13:55,918 Because, Mama, l wanted-- 202 00:13:56,085 --> 00:13:58,128 I wanted a free makeover, that's all. 203 00:13:58,296 --> 00:14:01,423 You got one. Just a different kind, that's all. 204 00:14:03,635 --> 00:14:06,261 So, Bernice, what are your plans? 205 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:08,180 Stop that, Travis. 206 00:14:09,098 --> 00:14:10,182 My name is Aunt Birdee. 207 00:14:10,350 --> 00:14:12,643 RAMONA: Well, stop that, Aunt Birdee. 208 00:14:12,810 --> 00:14:16,104 I don't know. Well, l think it's time you made some. 209 00:14:16,272 --> 00:14:18,815 You know, you're starting a whole new life here. 210 00:14:18,983 --> 00:14:21,735 Anything you wish is possible. 211 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,614 Is that marmalade over there? 212 00:14:25,782 --> 00:14:29,034 Oh, no, excuse me. 213 00:14:29,953 --> 00:14:32,037 Travis, l said stop it. 214 00:14:32,205 --> 00:14:37,000 If anything's possible like Grandma says, then l want more friends. 215 00:14:37,168 --> 00:14:39,461 What if they don't like me here? 216 00:14:39,837 --> 00:14:44,007 Bernice, sweetheart, you worry too much. 217 00:14:44,300 --> 00:14:47,761 You're a likeable girl, Bernice. You are. 218 00:14:47,929 --> 00:14:50,597 You want more friends? Is that what you wish for? Yeah? Yeah? 219 00:14:50,765 --> 00:14:52,099 [PHONE RINGS] 220 00:14:52,267 --> 00:14:53,559 Granted. 221 00:14:53,726 --> 00:14:55,269 [LAURA HARDING'S "WHO CARES" PLAYING] 222 00:14:55,436 --> 00:14:58,438 RAMONA: Bernice, telephone. 223 00:15:00,483 --> 00:15:04,152 Where we used to make big plans 224 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:08,282 BILL [OVER PHONE]: Bernice? Hey, Daddy. l miss you so much. 225 00:15:09,492 --> 00:15:12,119 Nothing I say is cool 226 00:15:12,453 --> 00:15:15,330 Nothing l think is bright 227 00:15:15,498 --> 00:15:19,334 Nothing's good enough for you 228 00:15:21,754 --> 00:15:25,007 Daddy says hi. He really misses me. 229 00:15:27,260 --> 00:15:29,678 I'm sure he does, sweetheart. 230 00:15:43,359 --> 00:15:46,612 BIRDEE: Well, I'm glad you only missed six weeks here, huh? 231 00:15:46,821 --> 00:15:49,364 I'm sure the schools in Chicago are way ahead of here. 232 00:15:49,532 --> 00:15:56,538 [CHANTING] Keep it up, keep it up. Keep that Tiger spirit up. l said keep it up. 233 00:15:56,706 --> 00:15:59,625 You sure you don't want me to pick you up after school today? 234 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:02,753 I'll walk home with Travis. Okay. 235 00:16:03,630 --> 00:16:05,047 CHEERLEADERS: --it up. 236 00:16:05,882 --> 00:16:12,888 Keep it up, keep it up. Keep that Tiger spirit up. l said keep it up. 237 00:16:26,611 --> 00:16:29,321 BIRDEE: This still smells the same, like peanut butter and paste. 238 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:31,281 Can you smell it? 239 00:16:32,075 --> 00:16:36,036 All right. You look perfect. You ready? 240 00:16:37,246 --> 00:16:39,998 Maybe I could go in alone. 241 00:16:41,417 --> 00:16:45,796 Show them you're the independent type, huh? Yeah? 242 00:16:46,756 --> 00:16:48,757 You're gonna do great. Mm-hm. 243 00:16:49,258 --> 00:16:50,801 Go knock them dead. Okay. 244 00:16:50,968 --> 00:16:52,094 Okay. Bye, Mama. 245 00:16:52,261 --> 00:16:55,764 Hey. Come back here. What's the matter with you? 246 00:16:55,932 --> 00:16:58,225 Bye, Mom. Bye, baby. 247 00:17:00,853 --> 00:17:05,107 WOMAN: Mm-hm. Yes, that's correct. "Harry gave me a turtle." 248 00:17:05,608 --> 00:17:08,777 Okay. "He drunk that water fast." Brandie? 249 00:17:08,945 --> 00:17:10,487 BRANDIE: "He drank that water fast." 250 00:17:10,655 --> 00:17:11,947 TEACHER: Very good. 251 00:17:12,115 --> 00:17:15,784 "He drank that water fast." 252 00:17:15,952 --> 00:17:18,453 That's the correct answer. Very good. 253 00:17:18,621 --> 00:17:22,124 Okay, Bernice. All right, class, this is Bernice Pruitt. 254 00:17:22,291 --> 00:17:24,793 Bernice comes to us from Chicago. 255 00:17:26,295 --> 00:17:30,382 You take the desk next to Kristen. That will be your seat. Kristen? 256 00:17:31,175 --> 00:17:32,843 Go on, honey. 257 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:37,973 All right, class, let's open up your books to Page 76, Chapter 3. 258 00:17:38,141 --> 00:17:40,809 Pay attention, because you're gonna have a quiz on Monday. 259 00:17:40,977 --> 00:17:43,270 She's got pop-eyes. 260 00:17:43,438 --> 00:17:44,730 [CHILDREN GIGGLE] 261 00:17:44,897 --> 00:17:48,483 TEACHER: Bernice, you just follow along with Kristen, okay? 262 00:17:53,156 --> 00:17:57,325 I didn't do anything. Why is it always my fault? 263 00:17:57,493 --> 00:18:01,830 I didn't say anything about fault. I just asked what you did, that's all. 264 00:18:01,998 --> 00:18:03,206 Nothing. 265 00:18:03,374 --> 00:18:05,500 People fall in love, they fall right back out. 266 00:18:05,668 --> 00:18:06,835 It happens all the time. 267 00:18:07,795 --> 00:18:10,422 You never even told me you were having trouble with Bill. 268 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:15,802 Maybe it's because I didn't want to hear, "l told you so." 269 00:18:17,013 --> 00:18:20,098 Besides, how could we have trouble? 270 00:18:20,391 --> 00:18:23,727 Prom queen, quarterback, pride of Smithville. 271 00:18:23,895 --> 00:18:26,563 We practically left town on a float. 272 00:18:28,232 --> 00:18:30,609 Well, maybe you were special. 273 00:18:31,444 --> 00:18:34,196 But then again, maybe you were just like the rest of us... 274 00:18:34,363 --> 00:18:39,201 ...except you were riding around on flowers made out of toilet paper. 275 00:18:39,368 --> 00:18:40,619 You just never liked Bill. 276 00:18:40,787 --> 00:18:45,040 Oh, l like all of God's creatures. I just like some of them better stuffed. 277 00:18:45,208 --> 00:18:47,042 And he's one of them. 278 00:18:47,210 --> 00:18:51,004 Why don't you just cut to the part where, you know, he started fooling around? 279 00:18:51,631 --> 00:18:52,964 [SIGHS] 280 00:18:57,053 --> 00:19:03,725 Well, at cocktail parties, the women that Bill worked with would never.... 281 00:19:04,018 --> 00:19:06,353 They'd never look at me. 282 00:19:07,271 --> 00:19:10,232 Their eyes were always surveying the room... 283 00:19:10,399 --> 00:19:12,859 ...looking for somebody better to talk to. 284 00:19:15,029 --> 00:19:18,323 I was the beauty queen from Smithville, worse than ordinary, a joke. 285 00:19:18,491 --> 00:19:19,574 That was it. 286 00:19:19,742 --> 00:19:22,702 No, you were never a joke. 287 00:19:24,580 --> 00:19:26,873 Oh, yeah, I was, Mama. 288 00:19:27,208 --> 00:19:29,626 You could see it in his eyes. You can't mistake that. 289 00:19:41,389 --> 00:19:46,476 Honey, you know, crying over it won't make it clean. 290 00:19:47,562 --> 00:19:52,190 Life just goes on and you gotta move along with it. 291 00:19:52,358 --> 00:19:54,025 Yeah. 292 00:19:58,239 --> 00:19:59,447 Bud. Weiser. 293 00:20:01,409 --> 00:20:04,452 How's your dinner, Kermit? Good. 294 00:20:04,620 --> 00:20:07,914 Well, we seem to be the only ones enjoying it. 295 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:12,627 Did you ever see two such mopes? That's a mope and that's a mope. 296 00:20:12,795 --> 00:20:14,170 BIRDEE: All right, Mama. 297 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:16,339 RAMONA: No, it isn't all right. I mean, look at me. 298 00:20:16,507 --> 00:20:22,929 My life has no big meaning or direction or purpose, and I'm happy. 299 00:20:23,472 --> 00:20:27,601 Look at Kermit here. You think it's easy being green? 300 00:20:30,229 --> 00:20:31,563 Ribbit. 301 00:20:32,231 --> 00:20:35,859 Oh, l saw that, Bernice. That smile means there's hope for you. 302 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:38,111 [KNOCKING ON DOOR] 303 00:20:38,279 --> 00:20:39,946 TRAVIS: I got it! 304 00:20:42,617 --> 00:20:46,661 You expecting someone? No. I mean, it might be Justin Matisse. 305 00:20:47,455 --> 00:20:50,540 I mean, he said he might drop over after his day job. 306 00:20:50,708 --> 00:20:52,792 He's helping me fix the porch. 307 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:55,462 I don't want to see Justin Matisse. MAN: Hi, Travis. 308 00:20:55,630 --> 00:20:59,424 Why? Because your hair's not fixed? He's back from California. 309 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:01,426 So what? RAMONA: And-- 310 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:04,012 Justin, come on in. Mama. 311 00:21:10,311 --> 00:21:14,439 Hey, Justin. Well, well, well. 312 00:21:15,191 --> 00:21:18,944 If it ain't Birdee Calvert. It's Pruitt. Birdee Pruitt. 313 00:21:19,445 --> 00:21:20,946 Sorry. 314 00:21:21,697 --> 00:21:22,948 It's all right. 315 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:25,867 Birdee, Birdee, Birdee. 316 00:21:27,370 --> 00:21:29,287 Move on to something else, Justin. 317 00:21:29,997 --> 00:21:31,373 So l heard you'd come back. 318 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:34,709 I wonder how. 319 00:21:35,836 --> 00:21:38,380 Oh, this is my daughter, Bernice. 320 00:21:38,547 --> 00:21:40,674 Bernice, Bernice, Bernice. 321 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:42,884 She's funny. 322 00:21:43,552 --> 00:21:46,638 You smell just delicious, Justin. JUSTIN: Thanks. 323 00:21:46,806 --> 00:21:47,889 Are you wearing cologne? 324 00:21:48,265 --> 00:21:51,643 Oh, no. That's a little paint thinner. 325 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:53,728 A little sweat mixed in with it. 326 00:21:54,647 --> 00:21:57,691 RAMONA: Well, it sure does smell good. Don't it, Birdee? 327 00:21:58,651 --> 00:22:02,320 Why don't you go out on the porch and I'll have Birdee bring you some iced tea? 328 00:22:02,488 --> 00:22:05,573 That sounds great, Mrs. Calvert. Thank you. Bye, y'all. 329 00:22:05,741 --> 00:22:07,951 TRAVIS: Bye. Bye, Bernice, Bernice, Bernice. 330 00:22:08,369 --> 00:22:11,246 Great to see you, Birdee. You look good. 331 00:22:20,381 --> 00:22:21,506 BERNICE: Here. 332 00:22:23,259 --> 00:22:27,429 Oh, hey, Bernice. Thank you. 333 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:30,265 I don't see a glass there for your mother. 334 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:32,183 She went upstairs. 335 00:22:32,351 --> 00:22:35,270 My daddy usually calls about now for one of his daily chats... 336 00:22:35,438 --> 00:22:36,730 ...and then we all turn in. 337 00:22:36,897 --> 00:22:38,398 I see. 338 00:22:38,941 --> 00:22:41,359 So how do you like it down here in Smithville? 339 00:22:41,527 --> 00:22:44,738 It wasn't on any maps until we got to Texas. 340 00:22:46,282 --> 00:22:49,284 Well, see, we like to keep it a secret. 341 00:22:49,452 --> 00:22:51,244 That way, it doesn't get overrun with people. 342 00:22:51,412 --> 00:22:53,788 It seems to be working. 343 00:22:54,790 --> 00:22:57,959 You know, your mother and l go way back. 344 00:22:58,127 --> 00:22:59,794 I know you must. 345 00:23:01,630 --> 00:23:06,426 Back home, we had a pet skunk. Mom called it Justin Matisse. 346 00:23:06,594 --> 00:23:09,137 Do you think that's a coincidence? 347 00:23:09,638 --> 00:23:13,683 All day long, Mom would scream, "You stink, Justin Matisse." 348 00:23:13,851 --> 00:23:17,228 Finally, she just picked up a club and killed it. 349 00:23:17,396 --> 00:23:19,105 Well, that's a sad story. 350 00:23:19,982 --> 00:23:22,901 BERNICE: If you like the skunk, which we didn't. 351 00:23:23,069 --> 00:23:25,779 I think she still has that club in her purse upstairs. 352 00:23:27,615 --> 00:23:29,866 So l guess that means she's not coming down, huh? 353 00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:32,452 Not until you leave. 354 00:23:34,121 --> 00:23:36,164 Guess l better go, then. 355 00:23:36,332 --> 00:23:39,417 Hey, thanks for packing up all my stuff. I appreciate it. 356 00:23:40,169 --> 00:23:42,170 I'll see you around. 357 00:23:42,338 --> 00:23:45,131 That's what's great about a small town. 358 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:55,683 [DOOR CLOSES] 359 00:23:57,436 --> 00:23:58,853 Birdee! 360 00:23:59,021 --> 00:24:00,855 [TRUCK ENGINE STARTS] 361 00:24:01,023 --> 00:24:04,359 BIRDEE: What, Mama? Honey, can you give me a hand? 362 00:24:06,320 --> 00:24:08,196 [TRUCK PULLS AWAY] 363 00:24:09,824 --> 00:24:11,825 [DOG BARKING] 364 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:19,666 [VACUUM WHIRRING] 365 00:24:19,834 --> 00:24:23,128 What? Mama. Oh. Oh! 366 00:24:24,171 --> 00:24:28,424 Honey, are you still in here? I had no idea. 367 00:24:28,676 --> 00:24:32,720 It's a beautiful day out. Just take a look at that. 368 00:24:32,972 --> 00:24:34,055 Go on. 369 00:24:34,223 --> 00:24:37,350 Get out there. Get the stink blown off you. 370 00:24:37,518 --> 00:24:39,227 I always hated that expression, Mama. 371 00:24:39,395 --> 00:24:42,647 Don't make me use it, then. I'm gonna turn the shower on for you. 372 00:24:42,815 --> 00:24:46,484 Then I’m going shopping later, if you want to get out of the house. 373 00:25:05,754 --> 00:25:07,755 [LOUD WHIRRING] 374 00:25:13,429 --> 00:25:17,599 Mama! 375 00:25:18,267 --> 00:25:21,728 Mama, can't this--? Mama! Mama! Mother! 376 00:25:22,271 --> 00:25:23,605 Justin, hey. 377 00:25:23,772 --> 00:25:25,273 [THE ROLLING STONES' "HONEST l DO" PLAYS ON RADIO] 378 00:25:25,441 --> 00:25:29,110 What are you doing up here? I'm building shelves. 379 00:25:29,278 --> 00:25:31,362 You look terrible. 380 00:25:31,906 --> 00:25:33,072 Been drinking, huh? 381 00:25:34,033 --> 00:25:36,451 Why does everybody keep asking if I've been drinking? 382 00:25:36,619 --> 00:25:41,039 What, is there a coaster stuck to my butt or something? 383 00:25:41,582 --> 00:25:44,751 How long is this gonna take? A couple hours. 384 00:25:45,836 --> 00:25:48,963 Why don't you go down and get dressed? You'll feel better. 385 00:25:49,131 --> 00:25:51,549 You've got to feel depressed looking like that. 386 00:25:52,509 --> 00:25:55,970 BIRDEE: Do you always say what's on your mind or is it just my lucky day? 387 00:25:56,138 --> 00:25:58,264 I'm not gonna do you any favors by lying. 388 00:25:58,432 --> 00:26:02,268 Well, Justin, I don't need your favors, all right? 389 00:26:02,436 --> 00:26:06,898 I just need something. Is that an invitation? 390 00:26:07,983 --> 00:26:10,360 Bye. JUSTIN: Bye. 391 00:26:16,784 --> 00:26:20,787 remember the blue beetle? It promised us a long and happy life. 392 00:26:20,955 --> 00:26:22,956 [MUSIC PLAYING ON TV] 393 00:26:35,302 --> 00:26:36,469 BERNICE: Forget it. 394 00:26:40,933 --> 00:26:43,434 TRAVIS: Hansel and Gretel's mother was a terrible woman. 395 00:26:43,602 --> 00:26:47,522 Why didn't the witch eat her? I don't think you told the story right. 396 00:26:48,148 --> 00:26:53,027 Honey, your mama is gonna come get you just as soon as she can, I promise. 397 00:26:53,195 --> 00:26:56,281 Stop picking at that doll's eyes, will you? That makes me nervous. 398 00:26:56,448 --> 00:26:58,199 BIRDEE: Bernice! 399 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:01,411 Bernice! Come here. 400 00:27:01,578 --> 00:27:04,664 What do you think you're doing? Do you think I am stupid? 401 00:27:04,832 --> 00:27:06,708 I wouldn't find out? RAMONA: What's the matter? 402 00:27:06,875 --> 00:27:09,043 BIRDEE: What do you think you're doing? BERNICE: What did l do? 403 00:27:09,211 --> 00:27:11,796 If you have something to say to me, say it flat out. 404 00:27:11,964 --> 00:27:13,840 Do not say it behind my back. 405 00:27:14,425 --> 00:27:16,342 Do you have something to tell me? No. 406 00:27:16,510 --> 00:27:18,219 Tell me! What do you want me to say? 407 00:27:18,387 --> 00:27:21,014 Stop playing innocent! I know what you told him! 408 00:27:21,223 --> 00:27:23,850 Told who? Your father. I just got off the phone. 409 00:27:24,018 --> 00:27:27,437 Do you know what he said to me? "I'm sorry you're taking this so hard. 410 00:27:27,604 --> 00:27:31,107 I'm sorry you can't get out of bed, but we have a daughter to take care of." 411 00:27:31,275 --> 00:27:32,483 What did you say to him? 412 00:27:32,693 --> 00:27:36,154 Nothing. It wasn't bad. I just said you were sad. We both are. 413 00:27:36,322 --> 00:27:38,865 That is our business. That's not his business. 414 00:27:39,033 --> 00:27:40,825 Besides, we're not sad. We're fine. 415 00:27:40,993 --> 00:27:43,745 We are not! You don't care about me, ask me about school. 416 00:27:43,912 --> 00:27:45,246 You don't make breakfast. 417 00:27:45,414 --> 00:27:47,040 You promised Daddy you'd take care of me! 418 00:27:47,207 --> 00:27:48,916 I promised Daddy? Well, you know what? 419 00:27:49,084 --> 00:27:52,253 Daddy promised me the world and Daddy didn't honor his promise. 420 00:27:52,421 --> 00:27:54,630 I will break every promise I make to your daddy. 421 00:27:54,798 --> 00:27:57,091 Birdee, stop it. That's enough now. 422 00:27:58,552 --> 00:28:01,554 It is not a crime to tell the truth. Not in this house. 423 00:28:01,722 --> 00:28:03,097 Don't yell at her. 424 00:28:03,265 --> 00:28:06,559 She's my daughter. I'll yell at her all l want to. 425 00:28:06,727 --> 00:28:08,478 Will you just take a look at yourself? 426 00:28:08,645 --> 00:28:11,981 Wandering around night and day in your bathrobe. 427 00:28:12,149 --> 00:28:14,484 You're hiding out. You're scared. 428 00:28:14,693 --> 00:28:17,153 Lord, what happened to you? 429 00:28:18,030 --> 00:28:19,864 You used to be so pleasing. 430 00:28:20,616 --> 00:28:23,826 You know what? I had to be pleasing, Mama. 431 00:28:23,994 --> 00:28:26,621 With the town joke as a mother, I had to be pleasing. 432 00:28:26,789 --> 00:28:28,790 When you'd flounce yourself into school... 433 00:28:30,042 --> 00:28:32,418 ...with your roadkill hat and freshly skinned bag. 434 00:28:32,586 --> 00:28:35,129 Mom, l learned how to be pleasing. 435 00:28:35,297 --> 00:28:38,466 You're pleasing nobody. You're miserable yourself. 436 00:28:38,634 --> 00:28:42,470 And I've never been unhappy. So the joke is on you, honey. 437 00:28:43,138 --> 00:28:47,308 BERNICE: Don't yell at her. Oh, I’m finished, believe me. 438 00:28:47,768 --> 00:28:50,603 Come on, Travis. Come on out here. 439 00:29:11,083 --> 00:29:13,918 I didn't hurt you, did l? 440 00:29:18,173 --> 00:29:21,843 Because I wouldn't hurt you for anything in the world. You know that, don't you? 441 00:29:26,807 --> 00:29:29,183 It's okay. Night, Travis. 442 00:29:29,560 --> 00:29:31,018 TRAVIS: Night. 443 00:29:59,131 --> 00:30:01,132 [DISC JOCKEY TALKING ON RADIO] 444 00:30:06,722 --> 00:30:08,222 Excuse me. 445 00:30:09,391 --> 00:30:10,516 [GASPS] 446 00:30:10,684 --> 00:30:13,102 Birdee. Birdee Calvert! 447 00:30:14,188 --> 00:30:16,355 I heard you were back in town. 448 00:30:16,773 --> 00:30:19,567 Hello. Debbie. Debbie Reissen. 449 00:30:19,735 --> 00:30:21,235 [BARRY MANILOW'S "DAYBREAK" PLAYS ON RADIO] 450 00:30:21,403 --> 00:30:24,322 Debbie Reissen. How are you? 451 00:30:24,490 --> 00:30:27,074 How are you? Did you come here to see Dot? 452 00:30:27,951 --> 00:30:31,078 Dot. Dot. She runs the whole office now. 453 00:30:31,246 --> 00:30:34,916 Oh, yeah, yeah. I came to see Dot. She'll be so tickled. 454 00:30:35,083 --> 00:30:36,417 Oh, great. 455 00:30:38,045 --> 00:30:40,922 Dottie, in a million years, you'll never guess... 456 00:30:41,089 --> 00:30:44,425 ...who came all the way from Chicago, Illinois, to see you. 457 00:30:44,593 --> 00:30:47,261 WOMAN [ON INTERCOM]: Take me off the intercom, please. 458 00:30:47,429 --> 00:30:51,849 Blinded with fear 459 00:30:52,017 --> 00:30:55,520 She guessed. Would you like to have a seat? 460 00:30:56,355 --> 00:30:58,814 Great. Thank you. She'll be right with you. 461 00:30:58,982 --> 00:31:01,317 Ain't no time to grieve 462 00:31:01,485 --> 00:31:03,110 Said it's daybreak 463 00:31:03,278 --> 00:31:05,321 If you'll only believe 464 00:31:05,489 --> 00:31:07,031 I saw you on television. 465 00:31:08,033 --> 00:31:09,075 Really? 466 00:31:09,243 --> 00:31:10,868 I taped it. 467 00:31:11,620 --> 00:31:12,620 Yeah. 468 00:31:12,788 --> 00:31:15,957 Sing it, sing it Sing it to the world 469 00:31:16,625 --> 00:31:18,292 Sing it, sing it 470 00:31:20,045 --> 00:31:22,088 DOT: Birdee! Come on in. 471 00:31:22,923 --> 00:31:24,799 No calls, Deborah. 472 00:31:24,967 --> 00:31:26,676 BIRDEE: Hi. Hi. 473 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:37,520 DOT: I didn't keep you too long? Oh, no, it's fine, thank you. 474 00:31:38,438 --> 00:31:42,316 You look beautiful. Same old Birdee. 475 00:31:43,402 --> 00:31:45,695 Same old Dot. Heh, heh. 476 00:31:47,155 --> 00:31:48,489 [CHUCKLING] 477 00:31:49,866 --> 00:31:52,660 You have no idea who I am, do you? 478 00:31:54,955 --> 00:31:57,873 No, sorry. I don't. 479 00:31:58,041 --> 00:31:59,500 It's all right. 480 00:32:00,794 --> 00:32:04,964 When I knew you, l was about 5 inches shorter and about 70 pounds heavier. 481 00:32:06,049 --> 00:32:09,010 We didn't exactly eat at the same lunch table. 482 00:32:09,177 --> 00:32:10,595 Polka Dot? 483 00:32:10,762 --> 00:32:12,763 [DOT LAUGHING] 484 00:32:13,348 --> 00:32:16,100 Is that right? Yeah. Ha, ha. 485 00:32:16,268 --> 00:32:19,020 Nobody's called me that in a long time. 486 00:32:19,187 --> 00:32:22,148 Oh, my God! You look fantastic. 487 00:32:22,524 --> 00:32:23,983 Thank you. You're welcome. 488 00:32:24,151 --> 00:32:25,192 Have a seat. 489 00:32:26,528 --> 00:32:29,614 Oh, my God. I mean, it's remarkable. 490 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:31,991 Was I really that terrible before, Birdee? 491 00:32:32,159 --> 00:32:36,245 Oh, no, no, no. l just meant that-- Yeah, well, l know what you meant. 492 00:32:36,413 --> 00:32:39,498 People change. We get better as we get older. 493 00:32:39,666 --> 00:32:40,791 Yeah. 494 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:43,377 Gosh, you look exactly the same. 495 00:32:45,172 --> 00:32:47,882 Well, no, actually l-- Oh, l know. 496 00:32:48,675 --> 00:32:50,384 I heard about you and Bill. Yeah. 497 00:32:50,552 --> 00:32:53,429 Yeah, he always was the ladies' man. 498 00:32:54,848 --> 00:32:57,808 You all right? Oh, I’m fine, I’m fine. 499 00:32:57,976 --> 00:33:01,312 You know, so much of that is staged for TV. 500 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:04,023 It's for ratings and.... 501 00:33:04,191 --> 00:33:05,358 Yeah. 502 00:33:08,111 --> 00:33:11,072 So you need a job. 503 00:33:11,239 --> 00:33:14,158 What sort of work have you been doing? Um, housework. 504 00:33:14,910 --> 00:33:17,870 Bill worked and he didn't want-- 505 00:33:18,038 --> 00:33:20,665 We have a daughter. So l took care of her. 506 00:33:21,792 --> 00:33:23,125 Okay. 507 00:33:23,794 --> 00:33:27,380 How fast do you type? Don't type. 508 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:33,052 Okay. Computer skills. 509 00:33:34,721 --> 00:33:36,097 Don't compute. 510 00:33:36,264 --> 00:33:37,306 [BOTH LAUGH] 511 00:33:37,474 --> 00:33:39,225 Oh, goodness. 512 00:33:39,601 --> 00:33:43,270 You're gonna have to give me some sort of idea what you're looking for here... 513 00:33:43,438 --> 00:33:46,273 ...because I'm not likely to find a listing for prom queen. 514 00:33:47,567 --> 00:33:49,110 Well, um... 515 00:33:49,778 --> 00:33:52,780 ...l used to take pictures. I was good at that. 516 00:33:52,948 --> 00:33:56,450 So maybe l could get a job at the newspaper... 517 00:33:56,618 --> 00:33:59,120 ...or Jackson's Portrait Studio. 518 00:33:59,287 --> 00:34:02,456 It's closed down, and the newspaper is not hiring. 519 00:34:02,624 --> 00:34:04,917 I can tell you that right now. Oh, okay, okay. 520 00:34:06,378 --> 00:34:07,795 So.... 521 00:34:07,963 --> 00:34:13,426 Dot, l would really like a job. 522 00:34:14,636 --> 00:34:17,930 One that I could like myself for... 523 00:34:18,098 --> 00:34:20,224 ...even if it's just for a little while. 524 00:34:20,809 --> 00:34:22,977 Birdee-- Dot... 525 00:34:25,981 --> 00:34:30,276 ...l don't know how l treated you in high school. 526 00:34:32,362 --> 00:34:36,240 I'm guessing it was pretty bad... 527 00:34:36,408 --> 00:34:41,537 ...seeing how you're hell-bent on putting me in my place right now. 528 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:43,998 And that's okay. 529 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:46,751 Just-- 530 00:34:47,711 --> 00:34:51,672 Just put me in a job too. 531 00:34:53,675 --> 00:34:56,761 I would really be grateful. 532 00:35:02,809 --> 00:35:04,477 Well.... 533 00:35:09,024 --> 00:35:12,276 Shoot some pictures over the weekend. Okay, great. 534 00:35:12,444 --> 00:35:14,361 I'll look them over. Great. 535 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:18,699 I'll do what I can. Thank you. Thank you. 536 00:35:29,419 --> 00:35:32,880 Enjoy your food, honey. Thanks. 537 00:35:36,885 --> 00:35:39,220 It's not for sissies, you know. 538 00:35:39,846 --> 00:35:41,889 Dining alone. 539 00:35:44,100 --> 00:35:46,977 Gotta be made of some pretty stern stuff to do that. 540 00:35:47,145 --> 00:35:48,687 Really? 541 00:35:49,314 --> 00:35:52,483 See, the trick is to seem mysterious. 542 00:35:54,027 --> 00:35:56,403 Like the choice is yours. 543 00:36:02,494 --> 00:36:04,286 Impressive. 544 00:36:05,121 --> 00:36:07,748 Yeah, well, you pick these things up. 545 00:36:13,964 --> 00:36:16,131 Would you care to join me? 546 00:36:20,262 --> 00:36:22,054 Can't do that. 547 00:36:22,639 --> 00:36:24,515 That would be cheating. Oh. 548 00:36:26,434 --> 00:36:28,519 Besides, I’d rather wait. 549 00:36:32,065 --> 00:36:34,650 Well, l gotta go. 550 00:36:35,110 --> 00:36:38,445 Remember, mysterious. That's the key. 551 00:36:38,905 --> 00:36:40,239 Oh. 552 00:36:41,199 --> 00:36:46,161 Maybe order some dessert, just to spite them. 553 00:36:46,955 --> 00:36:49,748 All right. Make me proud. 554 00:36:59,593 --> 00:37:01,594 [LYLE LOVETT'S "SMILE" PLAYING] 555 00:37:02,804 --> 00:37:03,804 [CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS] 556 00:37:03,972 --> 00:37:07,433 Keep the change. Thank you. Thank you. 557 00:37:07,601 --> 00:37:09,226 Smile 558 00:37:10,353 --> 00:37:13,647 Though your heart is aching 559 00:37:14,983 --> 00:37:16,650 Smile 560 00:37:16,818 --> 00:37:20,112 Even though it's breaking 561 00:37:22,115 --> 00:37:25,159 When there are clouds 562 00:37:25,702 --> 00:37:27,870 In the sky 563 00:37:28,163 --> 00:37:30,372 You'll get by 564 00:37:31,625 --> 00:37:33,667 If you smile 565 00:37:34,419 --> 00:37:38,505 Through your fears and sorrow 566 00:37:39,549 --> 00:37:44,678 Smile and maybe tomorrow 567 00:37:47,349 --> 00:37:52,561 You'll see the sun come shining through 568 00:37:54,314 --> 00:38:01,028 If you just smile 569 00:38:01,196 --> 00:38:04,281 DOT: These are good, Birdee. BIRDEE: Really? 570 00:38:05,825 --> 00:38:07,076 Really. 571 00:38:07,243 --> 00:38:10,913 So do you think you can find something for me like we talked about? 572 00:38:13,416 --> 00:38:14,708 Think l can. 573 00:38:17,420 --> 00:38:18,837 Great. Thanks. 574 00:38:19,881 --> 00:38:25,302 MAN: And then you take the film, like so, and you run it through here. 575 00:38:25,470 --> 00:38:27,972 Now, make sure that this here is shut tight. 576 00:38:28,139 --> 00:38:32,017 Okay. And then you just follow it along, like so. 577 00:38:32,185 --> 00:38:36,397 And then it comes out here, like so. And then you separate it. 578 00:38:36,564 --> 00:38:39,274 Like so. That's right. 579 00:38:39,442 --> 00:38:42,736 Now, everyone's film has to be developed in less than an hour. 580 00:38:42,904 --> 00:38:44,571 Okay. Otherwise it's free. 581 00:38:44,739 --> 00:38:47,574 Any questions? Nope. 582 00:38:48,535 --> 00:38:53,038 Occasionally, we get pictures of a somewhat questionable nature. 583 00:38:53,206 --> 00:38:55,958 Naked pictures? Oh, we never comment on them. 584 00:38:56,126 --> 00:38:59,545 We just hand them over as if we hadn't seen a thing. 585 00:38:59,713 --> 00:39:01,005 I understand, Mr. Davis. 586 00:39:01,172 --> 00:39:02,965 But first, we make a copy. 587 00:39:03,133 --> 00:39:05,759 And we put them in the second drawer under the counter. 588 00:39:05,927 --> 00:39:07,928 And you can have a look any time you want. 589 00:39:08,096 --> 00:39:10,180 Just don't take any of them home with you. 590 00:39:10,348 --> 00:39:13,600 Oh, all right. You can sit right down there. 591 00:39:13,768 --> 00:39:14,935 Okay. 592 00:39:15,103 --> 00:39:16,437 Birdee Calvert. 593 00:39:16,604 --> 00:39:17,813 [LAUGHS] 594 00:39:17,981 --> 00:39:23,444 Oh. l bet the customers will stand in line to see you again. 595 00:39:39,753 --> 00:39:43,881 MAN: Oh, yeah, we have a full range of arts and crafts to keep our loved ones happy. 596 00:39:44,049 --> 00:39:48,594 It's like summer camp, really, only it's all year round. Lucky them. 597 00:39:50,055 --> 00:39:52,806 Charlie, come here. NURSE: Here we are. 598 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:54,892 Look who's here, Mr. C. RAMONA: Birdee. 599 00:39:55,060 --> 00:39:58,187 NURSE: All these people just to see you. RAMONA: Told you she was coming. 600 00:39:58,354 --> 00:39:59,646 BIRDEE: So good to see you. 601 00:40:00,148 --> 00:40:01,899 Well, enjoy. 602 00:40:04,652 --> 00:40:07,696 So how are you keeping, Daddy? Huh? 603 00:40:07,864 --> 00:40:09,156 What's wrong with him? 604 00:40:09,324 --> 00:40:11,408 It's just a stroke. Nothing to worry about. 605 00:40:11,576 --> 00:40:13,619 RAMONA: And a little Old Timer's. 606 00:40:13,787 --> 00:40:17,331 She means Alzheimer's. RAMONA: l know what l mean. 607 00:40:17,999 --> 00:40:22,753 But you know exactly what's going on, don't you, Daddy? Yeah. 608 00:40:22,921 --> 00:40:26,465 Oh, thank him for the bunny. BERNICE: He doesn't even know who l am. 609 00:40:26,633 --> 00:40:28,842 BIRDEE: Sure he does, sweetheart. 610 00:40:29,010 --> 00:40:32,679 It's just a little hard for him to show it. Come on, say hello. 611 00:40:32,847 --> 00:40:34,807 Sure, go ahead. 612 00:40:36,017 --> 00:40:38,894 Travis, you want to kiss your grandpa hello? 613 00:40:41,314 --> 00:40:44,024 All right. l think what we need here is a little ice cream. 614 00:40:44,192 --> 00:40:45,526 BIRDEE: That's a great idea. 615 00:40:45,693 --> 00:40:49,780 Let Mama and Grandpa have a little time together. We'll be in the cafeteria, Harry. 616 00:40:49,948 --> 00:40:52,366 You'll be okay? BIRDEE: We'll be fine. 617 00:40:53,409 --> 00:40:55,285 So. 618 00:40:58,081 --> 00:40:59,623 Well, I'll tell you one thing. 619 00:40:59,791 --> 00:41:04,378 I'm not gonna sit here and tell you what a nice place we got you in... 620 00:41:04,546 --> 00:41:06,630 ...or how good you look. 621 00:41:06,798 --> 00:41:08,132 [CHUCKLES] 622 00:41:08,424 --> 00:41:11,135 Because we're adults, right? 623 00:41:11,553 --> 00:41:13,595 Well, at least you are. 624 00:41:15,723 --> 00:41:18,892 Hey, Mama says you do that blinking thing with your eyes. 625 00:41:19,060 --> 00:41:23,063 One blink for yes, two for no. Can you do that? 626 00:41:23,356 --> 00:41:24,690 Hm? 627 00:41:25,692 --> 00:41:29,069 Just on your good day, huh? I get it. 628 00:41:34,075 --> 00:41:36,451 That was Bernice, Daddy. 629 00:41:37,036 --> 00:41:38,996 You remember Bernice? 630 00:41:41,249 --> 00:41:42,416 [SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY] 631 00:41:45,378 --> 00:41:47,004 There it is. 632 00:41:50,717 --> 00:41:52,426 That's Bernice, Daddy. 633 00:41:57,640 --> 00:41:59,933 She's the best thing I ever did. 634 00:42:00,768 --> 00:42:04,479 I wish Bill could be here... 635 00:42:05,607 --> 00:42:07,399 ...but we're having a bit of trouble. 636 00:42:10,945 --> 00:42:13,447 But enough of that, right? 637 00:42:14,449 --> 00:42:18,952 I'm going to write her name right down here... 638 00:42:19,120 --> 00:42:21,580 ...on the bottom of her picture. 639 00:42:22,916 --> 00:42:26,752 So when she comes back here, maybe you could recognize her... 640 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:30,297 ...and give her a little sign or something. 641 00:42:30,465 --> 00:42:32,466 She could really use one. 642 00:42:37,805 --> 00:42:38,805 What, Daddy? 643 00:42:38,973 --> 00:42:41,141 [BOB SEGER & MARTINA McBRIDE'S "CHANCES ARE" PLAYING] 644 00:42:43,645 --> 00:42:46,855 Chances are I’ll see you 645 00:42:47,023 --> 00:42:51,443 Somewhere in my dreams tonight 646 00:42:52,820 --> 00:42:58,659 I recall your laughter and your smile 647 00:43:02,163 --> 00:43:05,165 I remember how 648 00:43:05,333 --> 00:43:10,170 You made me feel so at ease 649 00:43:11,506 --> 00:43:17,928 I remember all your grace, your style 650 00:43:25,311 --> 00:43:28,772 Chances are I’ll hold you 651 00:43:28,940 --> 00:43:33,652 And I’ll offer all I have 652 00:43:34,988 --> 00:43:41,368 You're the only one l can't forget 653 00:43:46,416 --> 00:43:50,043 You're the best I've ever met 654 00:43:51,004 --> 00:43:53,839 BERNICE: You don't have a daddy, either, Mom. 655 00:43:54,966 --> 00:43:57,634 BIRDEE: Don't break that. I've had it forever. 656 00:43:58,803 --> 00:44:00,721 Come on, it's late. 657 00:44:03,975 --> 00:44:05,726 Here you go. 658 00:44:06,853 --> 00:44:10,939 My little burrito baby. Snug as a bug in a rug. 659 00:44:11,107 --> 00:44:13,233 You're out of luck if your nose itches. 660 00:44:13,401 --> 00:44:15,736 Good night. Night, Mom. 661 00:44:26,372 --> 00:44:29,916 Well, if it isn't Birdee Calvert. 662 00:44:30,084 --> 00:44:31,585 Bobbi-Claire Akins. 663 00:44:32,003 --> 00:44:34,421 Patterson now. Oh, great. 664 00:44:34,589 --> 00:44:38,550 How are you? l heard about your sad news. 665 00:44:38,718 --> 00:44:42,429 How Bill could humiliate you like that in front of the entire world... 666 00:44:42,597 --> 00:44:44,598 ...is just beyond me. 667 00:44:44,766 --> 00:44:48,602 We have a satellite dish, so we got to see it twice. Once Central, once Mountain. 668 00:44:48,770 --> 00:44:51,480 You poor thing. What can I do for you? 669 00:44:51,647 --> 00:44:56,610 Anyway, I brought you these. My sister's wedding reception. 670 00:44:57,278 --> 00:45:01,365 Triple prints, please. I'll come back after I get my hair done. 671 00:45:01,532 --> 00:45:04,034 I just love this thing you're doing with your hair. 672 00:45:04,202 --> 00:45:08,455 It's so down-to-earth and natural-like. 673 00:45:09,040 --> 00:45:11,792 I wish I could be more like that. 674 00:45:12,585 --> 00:45:13,794 I'm fearless that way. 675 00:45:13,961 --> 00:45:15,962 [BOTH LAUGHING] 676 00:45:22,178 --> 00:45:23,887 [MIMICKING BOBBI-CLAIRE'S LAUGH] 677 00:45:34,107 --> 00:45:37,109 BIRDEE: No. No. No, no, no! 678 00:45:38,653 --> 00:45:39,861 No! No! 679 00:45:40,029 --> 00:45:43,740 What is the matter with you, you big piece of crap? Ugh! 680 00:45:45,660 --> 00:45:47,077 Mr. Davis. 681 00:45:48,037 --> 00:45:50,497 I'm sorry, Bobbi-Claire. I'm.... 682 00:45:50,665 --> 00:45:55,252 Sorry? You think that does it? These pictures were irreplaceable! 683 00:45:55,420 --> 00:45:57,879 I know, I know. Something must have got in the gate. 684 00:45:58,089 --> 00:46:02,426 There's nothing! There's not a blur, not a face with red eyes. 685 00:46:02,593 --> 00:46:04,469 Think Debbi-Lynn gets married every day? 686 00:46:04,679 --> 00:46:07,013 Debbi-Lynn? Isn't this her fourth or--? 687 00:46:07,181 --> 00:46:09,850 It is her fifth, Miss High and Mighty. 688 00:46:10,017 --> 00:46:11,935 But they each had very different themes. 689 00:46:12,520 --> 00:46:15,063 And now there is nothing to show for it. 690 00:46:15,231 --> 00:46:18,608 Well, at least l caught it before the other ones got ruined. 691 00:46:18,776 --> 00:46:21,528 Oh, yes. You are just Little Miss Employee of the Month. 692 00:46:22,321 --> 00:46:26,074 Mr. Davis, I hope I can count on you to make sure that this never happens again. 693 00:46:26,242 --> 00:46:29,369 And l believe you know what I mean. 694 00:46:30,830 --> 00:46:31,872 What? 695 00:46:32,039 --> 00:46:34,040 [CHUCKLING] 696 00:46:36,002 --> 00:46:39,880 Oh, dear. Am l gonna have to fire you? 697 00:46:40,047 --> 00:46:41,381 Oh, come on, she'll cool off. 698 00:46:41,549 --> 00:46:44,885 It's gotta be hard carrying around all that hair, you know? 699 00:46:46,512 --> 00:46:48,722 Well, if she sends a bill... 700 00:46:48,890 --> 00:46:52,392 ...I’m gonna have to dock you, Birdee, for at least half. 701 00:46:52,560 --> 00:46:57,147 I'm sorry. Now, come on. Let's get this back online. 702 00:46:57,690 --> 00:47:00,400 Go get back online. BIRDEE: Shut up. 703 00:47:03,988 --> 00:47:06,573 JUSTIN: Did you know that you were the first girl l ever kissed? 704 00:47:06,741 --> 00:47:10,452 BIRDEE: l did know that, yup. JUSTIN: We were playing spin the bottle. 705 00:47:10,620 --> 00:47:12,412 BIRDEE: And you stuck your tongue in my mouth. 706 00:47:12,580 --> 00:47:14,581 I didn't know you were supposed to do that. 707 00:47:14,749 --> 00:47:16,458 JUSTIN: Of course. BIRDEE: l was mortified. 708 00:47:16,626 --> 00:47:18,335 I thought you were an epileptic. 709 00:47:18,503 --> 00:47:22,339 I went home and told Mama I was kissing you and you had a seizure in my mouth. 710 00:47:23,216 --> 00:47:26,218 I was over the moon for you back then, Birdee. 711 00:47:26,636 --> 00:47:29,554 You knew that. No, I didn't. 712 00:47:31,641 --> 00:47:33,350 Why didn't you ever say anything? 713 00:47:33,518 --> 00:47:35,352 Coward. Chicken. 714 00:47:35,520 --> 00:47:37,854 Chicken, pure and simple. Big chicken. 715 00:47:38,022 --> 00:47:39,981 I don't know. You and Bill were up here. 716 00:47:40,149 --> 00:47:42,275 I was somewhere else. 717 00:47:42,443 --> 00:47:45,445 I mean, what would you have said if I had asked you out? 718 00:47:47,114 --> 00:47:52,285 I don't know what l would have said. I'm not the same person I was back then. 719 00:47:53,621 --> 00:47:55,997 How about if I asked you out now? 720 00:47:59,544 --> 00:48:01,461 Is that what you're doing? 721 00:48:02,630 --> 00:48:04,714 Yeah, that's what I’m doing. 722 00:48:09,053 --> 00:48:11,429 I would have to say no. 723 00:48:16,227 --> 00:48:19,187 Because I'm a married woman. What's the matter with you? 724 00:48:19,355 --> 00:48:23,525 Not on a date, though. Just dinner. 725 00:48:24,360 --> 00:48:28,029 Married people have to eat, right? I don't know. l don't know. 726 00:48:28,197 --> 00:48:31,324 What about I take you to a nice place, get a great fish dinner? 727 00:48:34,787 --> 00:48:39,291 BIRDEE: Boy, am l glad we're not having steak. I’m a little rusty at roping steer. 728 00:48:39,500 --> 00:48:41,293 Yeah, well, you're not so hot at this, either. 729 00:48:41,460 --> 00:48:43,253 [LAUGHING] 730 00:48:43,421 --> 00:48:45,547 Relax, Birdee. 731 00:48:47,133 --> 00:48:50,677 Just sit back and let the fish come to you. 732 00:48:51,971 --> 00:48:54,848 You know who would love this? Bernice. Hey. 733 00:48:55,600 --> 00:48:58,602 Breathe. I'm breathing. 734 00:48:59,770 --> 00:49:01,521 Just listen. 735 00:49:01,689 --> 00:49:03,023 [SIGHS] 736 00:49:08,988 --> 00:49:13,867 What have you been doing since-- It just kills you to be quiet for five minutes. 737 00:49:15,494 --> 00:49:17,954 Like it kills you to answer a personal question. 738 00:49:22,376 --> 00:49:24,252 I went to California. 739 00:49:30,968 --> 00:49:32,802 You didn't like it? 740 00:49:36,599 --> 00:49:38,558 JUSTIN: I'm here, ain't l? 741 00:49:39,935 --> 00:49:43,104 BIRDEE: Yes, you are. JUSTIN: Yes, l am. 742 00:49:50,780 --> 00:49:52,906 JUSTIN: You know those people who publish those calendars? 743 00:49:53,074 --> 00:49:54,240 Uh-huh. 744 00:49:55,201 --> 00:49:56,576 They'd love your pictures. 745 00:49:59,705 --> 00:50:02,290 So l like pretty pictures. 746 00:50:02,667 --> 00:50:04,834 That's who l am. 747 00:50:05,002 --> 00:50:09,130 You don't get voted Most Popular and Best Smile if you have an edge. 748 00:50:09,298 --> 00:50:11,883 You know, you do have a great smile. 749 00:50:15,763 --> 00:50:17,597 Don't show it to me, though. 750 00:50:21,352 --> 00:50:22,894 Come here. 751 00:50:25,606 --> 00:50:27,107 Hey. 752 00:50:27,692 --> 00:50:29,109 Come sit by me. 753 00:50:37,201 --> 00:50:39,119 Want to help? No. 754 00:50:39,286 --> 00:50:40,954 [BOTH CHUCKLE] 755 00:50:41,122 --> 00:50:43,915 Don't smile now. I'm not. 756 00:50:46,168 --> 00:50:48,169 Let's see his smile. 757 00:50:48,337 --> 00:50:50,797 He's got a great smile. Hold on. 758 00:50:50,965 --> 00:50:52,132 [SHUTTER CLICKS] 759 00:50:52,299 --> 00:50:55,301 He won Smile of the Year in his school. Get it? 760 00:50:55,511 --> 00:50:57,262 [LAUGHING] 761 00:50:57,430 --> 00:50:58,930 [WHISTLE BLOWING] 762 00:51:02,309 --> 00:51:04,602 Hit the ball, Popeye. 763 00:51:05,938 --> 00:51:07,814 [CHILDREN CHEERING] 764 00:51:19,535 --> 00:51:21,786 GIRL: Big Dolores! 765 00:51:26,125 --> 00:51:27,500 [GIGGLING] 766 00:51:29,503 --> 00:51:32,839 Can't you do this in the backyard, Mama? It's so embarrassing. 767 00:51:34,175 --> 00:51:37,385 Honey, they're dead. How can they be embarrassed? 768 00:51:38,596 --> 00:51:41,014 BIRDEE: l hated this so much when l was your age. 769 00:51:41,182 --> 00:51:44,184 RAMONA: One day, all of this is gonna be yours. 770 00:51:44,351 --> 00:51:47,187 Hey, what's wrong? How was school? 771 00:51:48,314 --> 00:51:49,856 Fine. TRAVIS: Nah-ah. 772 00:51:50,024 --> 00:51:52,150 Big Dolores is going to murder Bernice. 773 00:51:53,360 --> 00:51:55,904 Be quiet, Travis. Who's Big Dolores? 774 00:51:56,071 --> 00:51:59,365 She's the meanest and dumbest girl in school. 775 00:51:59,533 --> 00:52:02,869 But she keeps passing, because even teachers are afraid of Big Dolores. 776 00:52:03,871 --> 00:52:05,371 She has her own gang too. 777 00:52:05,539 --> 00:52:08,708 It's called Big Dolores. 778 00:52:09,668 --> 00:52:11,377 What's she got against Bernice? 779 00:52:11,545 --> 00:52:14,839 Bernice hit Big Dolores in the face with a volleyball... 780 00:52:15,007 --> 00:52:17,467 ...in front of the whole school. 781 00:52:17,635 --> 00:52:19,552 And now Bernice is going to die. 782 00:52:19,720 --> 00:52:22,555 Bernice, you hit somebody in the face with a volleyball? 783 00:52:22,723 --> 00:52:26,309 It was an accident. Well, did you say you were sorry? 784 00:52:26,477 --> 00:52:28,520 But she's gonna kill me anyway. 785 00:52:28,687 --> 00:52:31,981 Oh, that whole family is no good. You know, I think it's glandular. 786 00:52:32,149 --> 00:52:34,150 Whatever gland produces meanness, they got. 787 00:52:34,318 --> 00:52:36,736 Oh, Mama. Nobody is gonna kill anybody. 788 00:52:36,904 --> 00:52:40,657 I'll have a talk with her mother and we'll iron everything out. 789 00:52:40,825 --> 00:52:43,576 Please, don't have a talk with her mother. I’d rather die. 790 00:52:43,744 --> 00:52:45,370 Don't worry, you will. 791 00:52:45,538 --> 00:52:46,579 [THUD] 792 00:52:46,747 --> 00:52:49,290 Travis. Come on down here and be a tree. 793 00:52:49,500 --> 00:52:52,252 BIRDEE: Travis, Travis, Travis. Come here. Go be a tree. 794 00:52:52,419 --> 00:52:55,380 Mom, promise me you won't have a talk with her mother. 795 00:52:55,548 --> 00:52:59,092 They'd really have it in for me after that. Bernice, don't be so dramatic. 796 00:52:59,260 --> 00:53:01,219 Nothing's gonna happen. 797 00:53:01,387 --> 00:53:03,930 You're right, Mom. It'll be a normal day. 798 00:53:04,098 --> 00:53:05,598 BIRDEE: Oh, yes. 799 00:53:08,435 --> 00:53:09,435 [THE MAVERICK'S "ALL I GET" PLAYS ON RADIO] 800 00:53:09,603 --> 00:53:11,646 BIRDEE: Old Man Linton's make-out spot. 801 00:53:11,814 --> 00:53:15,817 I thought you were taking me out for ice cream. What would your mother say? 802 00:53:15,985 --> 00:53:18,278 JUSTIN: She'd probably say, "Way to go, Justin." 803 00:53:18,445 --> 00:53:19,779 BIRDEE: Really? JUSTIN: Yeah. 804 00:53:19,947 --> 00:53:21,614 BIRDEE: Uh-huh. 805 00:53:35,963 --> 00:53:37,547 What an incredible night. 806 00:53:37,965 --> 00:53:39,591 Mmm. 807 00:53:41,218 --> 00:53:45,388 The place hasn't changed much, has it? Not at all. 808 00:53:45,556 --> 00:53:48,892 Not that l came here much. Oh, no, of course not. 809 00:53:49,101 --> 00:53:52,312 Bill was always in training. He said it always put him off his game... 810 00:53:52,479 --> 00:53:54,898 ...to get all riled up the night before. I see. 811 00:53:55,107 --> 00:53:58,985 He didn't look so happy on TV, did he? BIRDEE: Ha. Oh, God. 812 00:53:59,236 --> 00:54:02,113 Doesn't anybody watch public television anymore? 813 00:54:02,781 --> 00:54:05,700 I couldn't keep my eyes off of you. 814 00:54:06,577 --> 00:54:10,079 Which part captivated you more? Was it the part where--? 815 00:54:10,247 --> 00:54:14,000 Let's see, where I appeared downtrodden and pitiful? 816 00:54:14,168 --> 00:54:18,296 Or was it the part where I looked stricken and grotesque? 817 00:54:18,464 --> 00:54:24,344 Because I personally preferred the part where l looked pathetic. I liked that one. 818 00:54:24,511 --> 00:54:27,305 I think I just preferred the part where you appeared available. 819 00:54:27,473 --> 00:54:29,015 [BOTH LAUGHING] 820 00:54:29,183 --> 00:54:30,183 BIRDEE: Grow up. 821 00:54:30,351 --> 00:54:34,812 Don't you feel young over here, just sitting in this truck? 822 00:54:35,522 --> 00:54:37,190 That Old Man Linton was a god. 823 00:54:37,358 --> 00:54:39,359 [MATRACA BERG'S "BACK WHEN WE WERE BEAUTIFUL" PLAYS] 824 00:54:39,526 --> 00:54:40,818 I guess you had to.... 825 00:54:41,236 --> 00:54:43,321 I feel like I'm 1 6 again. 826 00:54:43,614 --> 00:54:47,909 She said, "You had to be" 827 00:54:48,077 --> 00:54:50,912 BIRDEE: Oh, get real, Justin. 828 00:54:51,497 --> 00:54:57,001 She handed me a yellowed photograph 829 00:54:58,128 --> 00:55:01,714 And then said, "See" 830 00:55:03,884 --> 00:55:07,136 "This was my greatest love 831 00:55:07,304 --> 00:55:10,098 My one and only love 832 00:55:10,349 --> 00:55:13,810 And this is me 833 00:55:16,730 --> 00:55:19,774 Back when we were beautiful" 834 00:55:19,942 --> 00:55:23,736 I never kissed a man before Bill. 835 00:55:24,446 --> 00:55:26,739 See 836 00:55:26,907 --> 00:55:29,492 Who said anything about kissing? Ha, ha. 837 00:55:30,494 --> 00:55:32,412 Did I say that? 838 00:55:34,123 --> 00:55:35,623 She said 839 00:55:42,756 --> 00:55:47,385 "l guess I've gotten used to 840 00:55:47,553 --> 00:55:52,640 These little aches and pains 841 00:55:55,728 --> 00:55:58,980 But l still love to dance 842 00:55:59,148 --> 00:56:06,154 You know we used to dance The night away" 843 00:56:07,865 --> 00:56:08,948 Birdee Calvert. 844 00:56:09,116 --> 00:56:13,578 "Back when we were beautiful 845 00:56:13,871 --> 00:56:19,083 Beautiful, yes" 846 00:56:19,585 --> 00:56:23,755 BERNICE: Please, Daddy. Come and get me before it's too late. 847 00:56:32,848 --> 00:56:36,350 I don't feel so good, Grandma. 848 00:56:36,518 --> 00:56:38,102 RAMONA: Aw. 849 00:56:39,396 --> 00:56:43,107 You're going to school today, Rocky. Man, it's not fair. 850 00:56:47,654 --> 00:56:49,655 [INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE] 851 00:56:50,824 --> 00:56:52,825 [GILLIAN WELCH'S "PAPER WINGS" PLAYING] 852 00:56:56,497 --> 00:56:58,247 Come on, Travis. 853 00:57:02,669 --> 00:57:06,714 Paper wings 854 00:57:08,842 --> 00:57:12,345 All torn and bent 855 00:57:16,350 --> 00:57:19,519 You made me feel 856 00:57:19,686 --> 00:57:25,358 That they were heaven-sent 857 00:57:48,048 --> 00:57:49,674 Four-eyes. 858 00:57:50,801 --> 00:57:52,260 Bookworm. 859 00:57:52,594 --> 00:57:53,803 Popeye. 860 00:57:55,556 --> 00:58:00,059 Angels were singing 861 00:58:01,311 --> 00:58:02,645 [GASPS] 862 00:58:05,566 --> 00:58:07,567 [CHILDREN SCREAMING AND SHOUTING] 863 00:58:13,907 --> 00:58:16,075 [CHANTING] Fight! Fight! Fight! 864 00:58:21,915 --> 00:58:25,168 CHILDREN: Fight! Fight! Fight! 865 00:58:25,335 --> 00:58:37,430 Fight! Fight! Fight! 866 00:58:38,015 --> 00:58:41,559 Oh, how could I 867 00:58:42,060 --> 00:58:44,770 Expect to fly 868 00:58:45,314 --> 00:58:51,402 With only paper wings? 869 00:58:51,570 --> 00:58:55,323 I tried to fly 870 00:58:55,490 --> 00:58:58,784 But found that I 871 00:58:58,952 --> 00:59:05,958 Had only paper wings 872 00:59:11,715 --> 00:59:12,798 Hey. 873 00:59:13,800 --> 00:59:15,509 How was school? 874 00:59:16,261 --> 00:59:17,845 Huh? 875 00:59:18,931 --> 00:59:20,890 Hey, weasel. BERNICE: Fine! 876 00:59:22,851 --> 00:59:24,977 What happened? TRAVIS: She lived. 877 00:59:34,154 --> 00:59:36,155 [THE TEMPTATIONS' "I CAN'T GET NEXT TO YOU" PLAYING] 878 00:59:48,543 --> 00:59:52,755 [MOUTHING] I can turn the gray sky blue 879 00:59:52,923 --> 00:59:55,007 [MOUTHING] I can make it rain 880 00:59:55,175 --> 00:59:56,759 Whenever l want it to 881 00:59:57,344 --> 00:59:59,011 [MOUTHING] I can build a castle 882 00:59:59,179 --> 01:00:01,555 From a single grain of sand 883 01:00:01,723 --> 01:00:05,601 [MOUTHING] I can make a ship sail on dry land 884 01:00:06,687 --> 01:00:10,147 But my life is incomplete and I’m so blue 885 01:00:10,315 --> 01:00:12,900 'Cause l can't get next to you 886 01:00:13,068 --> 01:00:15,361 CHORUS: I can't get next to you, babe. SINGER: Next to you. 887 01:00:15,529 --> 01:00:18,656 CHORUS: Next to you. SINGER: I just can't get next to you 888 01:00:18,824 --> 01:00:20,825 No matter what l do CHORUS: I can't get next to you 889 01:00:30,877 --> 01:00:33,379 [ALL HUMMING] 890 01:00:39,803 --> 01:00:41,345 ALL [SINGING]: Chicka-boom, chicka-boom 891 01:00:42,014 --> 01:00:44,849 SINGER: Girl, it's you that l need. I gotta get 892 01:00:45,017 --> 01:00:46,183 CHORUS: Next to you 893 01:00:46,351 --> 01:00:49,395 SINGER: Can't you see these tears I'm cryin'? I can't get 894 01:00:49,563 --> 01:00:50,688 CHORUS: Next to you 895 01:00:50,856 --> 01:00:52,481 SINGER: l, I, I.... 896 01:00:52,899 --> 01:00:56,736 MAN [SINGING]: Take me back where l belong 897 01:00:57,904 --> 01:00:59,739 [BAND PLAYING JACK INGRAM'S "TRAVIS COUNTY"] 898 01:01:00,198 --> 01:01:02,700 Back to Travis County 899 01:01:05,537 --> 01:01:08,664 I've been gone for way too long 900 01:01:11,126 --> 01:01:12,251 God, Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead. 901 01:01:12,419 --> 01:01:15,212 They were like 1 00 years old when l knew them. 902 01:01:24,723 --> 01:01:26,390 Oh, look. Hi, hi. 903 01:01:29,061 --> 01:01:30,603 Miss Ramona. 904 01:01:33,106 --> 01:01:36,525 Did you want to dance with me? Oh, no. 905 01:01:36,693 --> 01:01:40,696 I mean, my goodness. You go dance with someone your own age. 906 01:01:40,864 --> 01:01:42,281 I never. 907 01:01:42,449 --> 01:01:45,534 All right. Sorry I bothered you. Oh, well, all right, then. 908 01:01:46,828 --> 01:01:48,037 Will you excuse us, honey? 909 01:01:49,915 --> 01:01:53,376 Birdee? Birdee Pruitt? It's me, Suzy. 910 01:01:53,543 --> 01:01:55,503 Oh, my God. Hi! 911 01:01:55,670 --> 01:01:58,339 How are you? Well.... 912 01:01:58,507 --> 01:02:00,466 Oh, my God. The baby's due in six weeks. 913 01:02:00,634 --> 01:02:02,301 I can see that. 914 01:02:02,469 --> 01:02:04,970 So l thought you'd moved to Houston. 915 01:02:05,138 --> 01:02:08,557 Well, I’m just in for the weekend. Mama told me you were in town. 916 01:02:08,725 --> 01:02:11,727 Yeah. I’m here. You look wonderful. 917 01:02:11,937 --> 01:02:13,354 Oh. Seriously. 918 01:02:13,522 --> 01:02:14,855 Well, thank you. 919 01:02:15,023 --> 01:02:18,734 Aren't you clever? That's the way to get Bill to come crawling back to you. 920 01:02:18,944 --> 01:02:22,113 Oh, l don't-- That's-- 921 01:02:22,280 --> 01:02:26,617 SUZY: Would you look at Polka Dot? The doughnut's best friend. 922 01:02:27,452 --> 01:02:30,621 Oh, look. There's Justin Matisse. 923 01:02:30,789 --> 01:02:35,000 I heard he lost that great job in California because he wouldn't work fast enough. 924 01:02:35,168 --> 01:02:36,794 Oops. He's headed this way. 925 01:02:39,214 --> 01:02:41,799 Hey. Hey. 926 01:02:43,260 --> 01:02:44,301 Honor me? 927 01:02:44,469 --> 01:02:45,845 [CHUCKLING] 928 01:02:46,012 --> 01:02:48,347 What? I want to dance with you. 929 01:02:50,851 --> 01:02:53,769 Justin, l can't-- Excuse us. 930 01:02:56,356 --> 01:02:58,691 Justin, I can't dance anymore. 931 01:02:58,859 --> 01:03:02,194 Dancing is just a conversation between two people. 932 01:03:02,362 --> 01:03:03,904 Talk to me. 933 01:03:06,658 --> 01:03:12,705 [SINGING] Yeah, I started feelin' funny When you walked through that door 934 01:03:13,248 --> 01:03:15,541 Well, it ain't happened yet 935 01:03:16,209 --> 01:03:18,294 But I’d be willin' to bet 936 01:03:19,045 --> 01:03:23,841 You'll be having a hard time Coming back for more 937 01:03:25,343 --> 01:03:27,052 You can do it, now. 938 01:03:42,777 --> 01:03:44,653 JUSTIN: Oh, look out now. 939 01:03:49,910 --> 01:03:52,995 Come on. Come on now. Come on, Birdee. 940 01:04:06,009 --> 01:04:08,594 Yeah, there's some kind Of something happening 941 01:04:08,762 --> 01:04:10,971 I'm not sure 942 01:04:11,932 --> 01:04:15,267 But l know them better than that now 943 01:04:17,729 --> 01:04:24,276 Yeah, I started feelin' funny When you walked through that door 944 01:04:24,444 --> 01:04:27,112 Yeah, but it ain't happened yet 945 01:04:27,405 --> 01:04:29,615 But I’d be willin' to bet 946 01:04:30,116 --> 01:04:34,119 You'll be having a hard time Coming back for more 947 01:04:35,956 --> 01:04:37,957 [CROWD WHISTLING AND CHEERING] 948 01:04:43,171 --> 01:04:45,589 JACK: Thank you, folks. Thank you very much. 949 01:04:45,757 --> 01:04:48,300 All right. Hey, we're gonna take a short break now... 950 01:04:48,468 --> 01:04:52,012 ...but we're gonna leave you with some fine tunes on the jukebox. 951 01:04:52,180 --> 01:04:53,305 Thanks for the dance. 952 01:04:54,349 --> 01:04:57,268 JUSTIN: Hey, hey, hey. What? 953 01:04:57,435 --> 01:04:59,728 [GARTH BROOKS' "MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE" PLAYS OVER SPEAKERS] 954 01:04:59,896 --> 01:05:04,316 And the whole world is on your case 955 01:05:05,819 --> 01:05:10,739 I would offer you a warm embrace 956 01:05:11,866 --> 01:05:15,411 Make you feel my love 957 01:05:18,081 --> 01:05:22,960 The evening shadows And the stars appear 958 01:05:24,170 --> 01:05:29,675 And there is no one there To dry your tears 959 01:05:31,011 --> 01:05:32,595 Just breathe. 960 01:05:36,474 --> 01:05:40,394 To make you feel my love 961 01:05:42,981 --> 01:05:47,610 I know you haven't Made your mind up yet 962 01:05:48,862 --> 01:05:52,865 But I would never do you wrong 963 01:05:54,909 --> 01:05:59,872 I’ve known it from the moment That we met 964 01:06:01,041 --> 01:06:05,753 No doubt in my mind where you belong 965 01:06:09,716 --> 01:06:11,550 JUSTIN: Okay, be kind. 966 01:06:13,219 --> 01:06:15,554 It's a work in progress. 967 01:06:20,060 --> 01:06:22,269 BIRDEE: It's beautiful. 968 01:06:26,816 --> 01:06:27,858 JUSTIN: It's a door. 969 01:06:28,026 --> 01:06:29,652 [BOTH LAUGH] 970 01:06:30,904 --> 01:06:32,863 Come on in. 971 01:06:40,580 --> 01:06:42,247 This is it. 972 01:07:17,534 --> 01:07:20,244 JUSTIN: Nineteenth-century Texas pine. 973 01:07:23,498 --> 01:07:25,916 I love that smell. 974 01:07:28,670 --> 01:07:30,462 Feel this. 975 01:07:34,801 --> 01:07:35,968 It's tongue-and-groove. 976 01:07:37,887 --> 01:07:39,263 Excuse me? 977 01:07:43,059 --> 01:07:46,937 They're cut and matched perfect to fit together. 978 01:07:48,898 --> 01:07:50,357 You, um--? 979 01:07:52,235 --> 01:07:54,445 You want to see the porch? 980 01:07:59,033 --> 01:08:00,826 JUSTIN: It's this way. 981 01:08:04,873 --> 01:08:08,500 It's gonna have a great view, once I get rid of that trailer. 982 01:08:11,296 --> 01:08:14,131 This is gonna wrap all the way around the house. 983 01:08:22,974 --> 01:08:25,392 This is nice. Yeah, they call that a swing. 984 01:08:25,560 --> 01:08:26,769 Maybe you could hang it. 985 01:08:26,936 --> 01:08:28,937 [BOTH LAUGH] 986 01:08:30,565 --> 01:08:35,235 Yeah, l could. This is from Mom and Dad's old place. 987 01:08:35,403 --> 01:08:36,695 Yeah? Mm-hm. 988 01:08:38,740 --> 01:08:41,658 Uh-huh. Uh-huh. 989 01:08:43,369 --> 01:08:45,496 JUSTIN: It's comfy, huh? Yeah. 990 01:08:45,705 --> 01:08:48,832 This is gonna be a real nice house, Justin. 991 01:08:49,292 --> 01:08:52,503 Who was your architect? You're kidding, right? 992 01:08:55,423 --> 01:08:56,882 That's half the fun. 993 01:08:57,717 --> 01:09:01,053 You go around Smithville painting houses, and you can do this? 994 01:09:02,180 --> 01:09:05,557 Yeah. You could do so much more. 995 01:09:07,060 --> 01:09:10,229 I guess so, huh? You know what l meant. 996 01:09:10,396 --> 01:09:15,150 I know exactly what you meant. You're talking about the American dream. 997 01:09:16,778 --> 01:09:21,240 You find something that you love and then you twist it and you torture it. 998 01:09:21,991 --> 01:09:24,743 Try to find a way to make money at it. 999 01:09:24,911 --> 01:09:27,246 Spend a lifetime doing that. 1000 01:09:28,748 --> 01:09:32,751 At the end, you can't find a trace of what you started out loving. 1001 01:09:34,420 --> 01:09:36,547 What did you start out loving? 1002 01:09:41,594 --> 01:09:42,928 I don't remember. 1003 01:09:43,096 --> 01:09:47,641 For me, it was doing things right. That's all. 1004 01:09:47,809 --> 01:09:51,144 That's why I came back here, so l could live the way l wanted. 1005 01:09:51,312 --> 01:09:55,274 I don't know. l figured, out of everybody, you'd understand that. 1006 01:10:04,367 --> 01:10:05,409 I do. 1007 01:10:07,287 --> 01:10:12,583 I envy you. Everything you love is right here. 1008 01:10:17,422 --> 01:10:19,089 Not everything, Birdee. 1009 01:10:23,136 --> 01:10:25,053 Hey, hey, hey. 1010 01:10:26,139 --> 01:10:28,098 Justin, l can't-- Shh. 1011 01:10:41,446 --> 01:10:43,447 [DEANA CARTER'S "WHAT MAKES YOU STAY" PLAYING] 1012 01:10:47,285 --> 01:10:49,494 You are so beautiful. 1013 01:10:58,588 --> 01:11:04,009 I'm not afraid of living alone 1014 01:11:04,344 --> 01:11:09,431 l was alone before he came 1015 01:11:13,061 --> 01:11:18,899 I don't have the strength To fight anymore 1016 01:11:19,359 --> 01:11:24,279 But this time's not the same 1017 01:11:27,075 --> 01:11:32,120 So tell me why I keep holding on 1018 01:11:34,874 --> 01:11:39,044 To something l just cannot see 1019 01:11:39,212 --> 01:11:43,757 What makes you stay 1020 01:11:43,967 --> 01:11:47,052 When your world falls apart? 1021 01:11:47,220 --> 01:11:51,098 What makes you try one more time 1022 01:11:51,265 --> 01:11:54,476 When it's not in your heart? 1023 01:11:54,852 --> 01:11:57,771 At the end of your rope 1024 01:11:57,939 --> 01:12:02,567 When you can't find any hope 1025 01:12:03,236 --> 01:12:07,906 You still look at him and say 1026 01:12:09,242 --> 01:12:12,244 "I just can't walk away" 1027 01:12:14,831 --> 01:12:21,837 Tell me, what makes you stay? 1028 01:12:33,433 --> 01:12:36,435 I'll talk to you later. Bye. 1029 01:12:48,823 --> 01:12:50,782 BIRDEE: Mama? Kitchen! 1030 01:12:51,701 --> 01:12:54,578 BIRDEE: Where's Bernice? RAMONA: Oh, they ate hours ago. 1031 01:12:54,746 --> 01:12:57,372 Boy, she had a face on her like a bucket of worms. 1032 01:12:57,790 --> 01:13:00,834 And l don't know what's going on there. What's this? 1033 01:13:01,419 --> 01:13:04,296 Oh, nothing. I just invited Justin over for dinner. 1034 01:13:04,464 --> 01:13:08,592 He sounded like he could use cheering up. I don't want to see Justin tonight, Mama. 1035 01:13:08,760 --> 01:13:12,429 Justin is my friend and if he's feeling down in the dumps... 1036 01:13:12,597 --> 01:13:15,432 ...and l feel like cheering him up, that's my business. 1037 01:13:15,641 --> 01:13:20,228 This is not the time for your matchmaking. Matchmaking? What an imagination. 1038 01:13:20,396 --> 01:13:23,482 Ugh. God. Come on, Birdee. Come on. 1039 01:13:23,649 --> 01:13:24,983 Join us. 1040 01:13:25,151 --> 01:13:28,445 You don't have to say anything. You know, you could just sit there. 1041 01:13:28,613 --> 01:13:33,033 Maybe, you know, you could quietly chew or something. 1042 01:13:34,077 --> 01:13:36,536 Oh, there's nothing you can do about it, sweetie. 1043 01:13:36,704 --> 01:13:38,622 I'm going upstairs to sleep. 1044 01:13:39,207 --> 01:13:40,665 [KNOCKING ON DOOR] 1045 01:13:40,833 --> 01:13:41,917 All right. 1046 01:13:42,085 --> 01:13:44,252 Now, Birdee, this has never been a rude house. 1047 01:13:44,420 --> 01:13:46,505 Strange, perhaps, but never rude. 1048 01:13:46,672 --> 01:13:50,342 Now, l would like you to go and welcome our guest. 1049 01:13:50,843 --> 01:13:52,928 Hey, I'm still your mama, missy. You move it. 1050 01:13:59,102 --> 01:14:01,019 Hello, Bernice. 1051 01:14:02,730 --> 01:14:05,107 These are for you. Thanks, but I'm allergic. 1052 01:14:05,274 --> 01:14:08,360 Hey, Mrs. Calvert. How are you, Justin? Glad to see you. 1053 01:14:08,528 --> 01:14:09,653 JUSTIN: How you doing? Good. 1054 01:14:09,821 --> 01:14:11,696 BERNICE: l don't want these. Bernice. 1055 01:14:11,864 --> 01:14:13,323 BERNICE: But thanks anyway. 1056 01:14:13,491 --> 01:14:15,534 JUSTIN: Hey, Birdee. What's going on? Hey, Justin. 1057 01:14:15,701 --> 01:14:19,204 JUSTIN: Oh, my goodness. You've been cooking in here, huh? 1058 01:14:19,372 --> 01:14:21,164 RAMONA: Oh, that's nothing. I hope you enjoy it. 1059 01:14:21,332 --> 01:14:22,374 JUSTIN: Yes, indeed. 1060 01:14:22,542 --> 01:14:25,085 RAMONA: Come on, let's all sit down here now. 1061 01:14:25,253 --> 01:14:27,212 That's fine. 1062 01:14:31,300 --> 01:14:32,676 You're not joining us, Mama? 1063 01:14:32,844 --> 01:14:36,263 Oh, you know, l forgot. I ate earlier with the children. 1064 01:14:36,430 --> 01:14:39,391 You know, I'll tell you, this memory is really going. 1065 01:14:44,438 --> 01:14:45,772 [SIGHS] 1066 01:14:46,232 --> 01:14:47,566 [CLEARS THROAT] 1067 01:14:53,447 --> 01:14:58,118 Sorry about last night. I'm only sorry about this morning. 1068 01:15:01,747 --> 01:15:04,833 I know you have a crush on me. A crush? 1069 01:15:06,627 --> 01:15:10,505 Birdee, this ain't high school. You know what l mean, Bill. 1070 01:15:12,842 --> 01:15:13,884 Justin. 1071 01:15:17,722 --> 01:15:19,931 What? My name is Justin. 1072 01:15:20,308 --> 01:15:21,349 It ain't Bill. 1073 01:15:27,273 --> 01:15:29,774 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. You know, Birdee... 1074 01:15:30,193 --> 01:15:32,986 ...you used to be so... 1075 01:15:34,447 --> 01:15:36,114 ...l don't know... 1076 01:15:37,241 --> 01:15:39,701 ...audacious, bold. 1077 01:15:39,869 --> 01:15:42,287 People would stop to watch you come down the street. 1078 01:15:42,455 --> 01:15:44,289 "Here comes that Birdee Calvert." 1079 01:15:44,457 --> 01:15:47,626 Their eyes would light up. You could see it on their faces. 1080 01:15:47,793 --> 01:15:49,336 Look at me. 1081 01:15:50,171 --> 01:15:54,299 You think you've lost that. I can still see it. 1082 01:15:55,384 --> 01:15:57,802 Bill can't see that. 1083 01:15:57,970 --> 01:15:59,679 You don't know anything about Bill. 1084 01:15:59,847 --> 01:16:02,974 I know that Bill could let you go. Damn, Birdee! 1085 01:16:03,142 --> 01:16:06,645 When are you gonna face up to the fact that he ain't coming back for you? 1086 01:16:06,812 --> 01:16:09,231 Get out of here. My daddy is coming back. BIRDEE: Bernice. 1087 01:16:09,398 --> 01:16:11,316 BERNICE: He loves me and he wants my mother. 1088 01:16:11,484 --> 01:16:13,777 He'll kill you if you come around here. Stop it. 1089 01:16:13,945 --> 01:16:15,695 Tell him. Be quiet! 1090 01:16:18,991 --> 01:16:21,284 You better go. Yup. 1091 01:16:21,452 --> 01:16:24,996 Listen, why don't both of you go out? Bernice and I will stay here and visit. 1092 01:16:25,164 --> 01:16:27,666 Oh, no. That's all right. 1093 01:16:27,833 --> 01:16:31,127 When you get tired of waiting, give me a call. l hope I’m still around. 1094 01:16:31,295 --> 01:16:33,463 Thanks, Mrs. Calvert. 1095 01:16:36,842 --> 01:16:39,678 RAMONA: Boy, you just amaze me, Birdee. 1096 01:16:39,845 --> 01:16:42,764 You know, your love life has always been a disaster area. 1097 01:16:42,932 --> 01:16:46,059 They ought to have those big orange cones all around you. 1098 01:16:47,353 --> 01:16:51,064 What can I say, Mama? I'm my own crown of thorns. 1099 01:16:51,232 --> 01:16:55,068 Hey, you think life goes on forever? 1100 01:16:55,236 --> 01:16:57,529 You think behind every chance is another chance... 1101 01:16:57,697 --> 01:16:59,823 ...and then another one and another one? 1102 01:16:59,991 --> 01:17:02,826 It's the worst kind of extravagance, the way you spend your chances, Birdee. 1103 01:17:02,994 --> 01:17:04,536 [TRUCK ENGINE STARTS] 1104 01:17:04,704 --> 01:17:06,288 BERNICE: Get out of here and don't come back! 1105 01:17:06,455 --> 01:17:07,497 Bernice! 1106 01:17:13,212 --> 01:17:16,589 Bernice, stop it. What is the matter with you? What are you doing? 1107 01:17:16,757 --> 01:17:19,551 Why didn't you tell him he loves us and is coming back? 1108 01:17:19,719 --> 01:17:21,261 Because I don't know, all right? 1109 01:17:21,429 --> 01:17:24,556 I don't know if Daddy loves us and l don't know if he's coming back. 1110 01:17:24,724 --> 01:17:27,267 He loves me! He loves me, even if he doesn't love you! 1111 01:17:27,476 --> 01:17:30,562 Oh, l just sent him away. What more do you want from me? 1112 01:17:30,730 --> 01:17:32,147 BERNICE: I want my daddy. 1113 01:17:32,315 --> 01:17:34,274 He wouldn't have left if you had loved him enough. 1114 01:17:34,442 --> 01:17:39,070 No, your daddy didn't love me enough. This is all your fault and you know it. 1115 01:17:50,082 --> 01:17:51,291 TRAVIS: Aunt Birdee. 1116 01:17:51,459 --> 01:17:56,087 Help, please, somebody. I've fallen over and I can't get up. Help! 1117 01:17:56,422 --> 01:17:59,174 You know, that is the prettiest one. 1118 01:17:59,342 --> 01:18:03,178 [JOE ELY'S "DAM OF MY HEART" PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 1119 01:18:03,346 --> 01:18:05,597 Birdee Calvert. 1120 01:18:05,765 --> 01:18:07,766 She looks like she belongs in a bar. 1121 01:18:07,933 --> 01:18:09,351 MAN: Why, hello, Birdee. 1122 01:18:09,518 --> 01:18:11,144 It's about time you came by and said hi. 1123 01:18:11,312 --> 01:18:14,189 BIRDEE: Hey, Mike. You being good? 1124 01:18:14,357 --> 01:18:15,440 Well, I’m trying to be. 1125 01:18:15,608 --> 01:18:18,860 Just doesn't seem to be working out that way. 1126 01:18:19,945 --> 01:18:22,489 Can l get a vodka tonic, extra lime, please? 1127 01:18:22,656 --> 01:18:24,115 You surely may. Thanks. 1128 01:18:27,370 --> 01:18:29,412 [ON TV] What do you want to say to Dennis? 1129 01:18:29,622 --> 01:18:33,416 You know how, late at night, I get calls really late? 1130 01:18:34,585 --> 01:18:35,627 DENNIS: Just say it. What? 1131 01:18:35,795 --> 01:18:37,128 RAQUEL: When they call me... Thanks. 1132 01:18:37,296 --> 01:18:38,797 MIKE: On me. RAQUEL:...they call me to dance. 1133 01:18:38,964 --> 01:18:40,423 Thank you. MIKE: Hey. 1134 01:18:40,591 --> 01:18:41,800 RAQUEL: I'm really an exotic-- 1135 01:18:41,967 --> 01:18:43,259 [AUDIENCE ON TV BOOS] 1136 01:18:43,427 --> 01:18:45,762 I'm really an exotic dancer. 1137 01:18:48,224 --> 01:18:50,809 You shouldn't have done this on TV. 1138 01:18:50,976 --> 01:18:52,977 [AUDIENCE ON TV LAUGHS AND CHEERS] 1139 01:18:58,943 --> 01:19:02,779 BIRDEE: l mean, Birdee. I mean, what kind of name--? What--? 1140 01:19:02,947 --> 01:19:07,075 You know what happens to birdies. They're cat food. They're target practice. 1141 01:19:07,243 --> 01:19:09,494 Birdee, Birdee, Birdee! MIKE: Come on. Hey, come on. 1142 01:19:09,662 --> 01:19:12,997 Look, it's a good name. 1143 01:19:13,165 --> 01:19:15,208 Have some coffee. Might wanna pace yourself. 1144 01:19:15,376 --> 01:19:18,837 Know what? I'm fine. I'm gonna go home. You sure? 1145 01:19:19,505 --> 01:19:21,965 BOBBI-CLAIRE: Don't let me get like that, for God sakes. 1146 01:19:22,133 --> 01:19:25,260 Don't ever let me get like that. 1147 01:19:26,095 --> 01:19:29,514 BIRDEE: l look pretty pathetic, huh? Yeah? Uh-huh. 1148 01:19:30,015 --> 01:19:33,518 Poor woman. Husband leaves her on national television. 1149 01:19:33,686 --> 01:19:35,854 BOBBI-CLAIRE: I know. We cried. Ha, ha, ha. 1150 01:19:36,647 --> 01:19:39,941 You know what? Do not believe everything you see, all right? 1151 01:19:40,109 --> 01:19:44,863 Boy, if I believed everything I saw down at the photo shop... 1152 01:19:45,030 --> 01:19:48,491 ...I’d believe Miss Bobbi-Claire got herself some new titties. 1153 01:19:50,035 --> 01:19:52,370 [LAUGHING AND JEERING] 1154 01:19:53,372 --> 01:19:56,833 I got one word for y'all. Polaroid! 1155 01:19:57,001 --> 01:19:58,168 Polaroid! 1156 01:19:58,335 --> 01:20:02,714 Oh, come on, Bobbi-Claire. Don't leave. 1157 01:20:02,882 --> 01:20:06,634 Come on, you won. Come on now, Birdee. Take it easy. 1158 01:20:06,802 --> 01:20:10,180 Oh, man. Que sera, sera, people. 1159 01:20:12,558 --> 01:20:14,559 [BIRDEE SOBBING] 1160 01:20:16,270 --> 01:20:17,562 Birdee. 1161 01:20:17,730 --> 01:20:19,814 Are you okay? 1162 01:20:20,983 --> 01:20:24,194 BIRDEE: Whatever you do, Mama, please, don't say anything. 1163 01:20:24,361 --> 01:20:26,321 Don't be clever, don't be smart. 1164 01:20:27,406 --> 01:20:29,824 Because I really can't take it tonight. 1165 01:20:29,992 --> 01:20:31,201 Why don't you sit on that? 1166 01:20:33,746 --> 01:20:37,123 The tiles are always so cold in this bathroom. 1167 01:20:40,044 --> 01:20:42,795 BIRDEE: Everything is so wrong without Bill. 1168 01:20:44,340 --> 01:20:45,590 RAMONA: I know. 1169 01:20:45,758 --> 01:20:48,176 BIRDEE: l miss him so much. I know. 1170 01:20:48,344 --> 01:20:50,303 BIRDEE: He used to call me "baby." 1171 01:20:50,471 --> 01:20:53,556 I never in a million years thought I'd be a woman who liked that... 1172 01:20:53,724 --> 01:20:56,476 ...but l did, with him. 1173 01:20:56,644 --> 01:20:57,685 RAMONA: Sure you do. 1174 01:20:59,855 --> 01:21:02,023 I miss his hands. 1175 01:21:03,067 --> 01:21:05,318 Just his hands and the way that he would just-- 1176 01:21:05,486 --> 01:21:08,488 He would put them on the small of my back... 1177 01:21:08,656 --> 01:21:11,908 ...and just lead me into a room. 1178 01:21:12,076 --> 01:21:14,619 It made me feel so safe. 1179 01:21:16,455 --> 01:21:19,415 I miss all that. Of course you do, honey. 1180 01:21:19,583 --> 01:21:21,292 BIRDEE: Oh, God. 1181 01:21:21,752 --> 01:21:25,463 I know it's so easy to blame him. 1182 01:21:25,631 --> 01:21:29,634 But you know what? I think it's me. 1183 01:21:29,802 --> 01:21:31,427 I do. 1184 01:21:32,346 --> 01:21:36,975 Because he used to look at me and l used to see myself in his eyes. 1185 01:21:37,142 --> 01:21:39,644 And it was like he saw me. 1186 01:21:40,229 --> 01:21:42,939 And l was audacious, Mama. 1187 01:21:43,107 --> 01:21:44,732 I was. 1188 01:21:44,900 --> 01:21:49,654 And then, l don't know, things just started to change. 1189 01:21:49,822 --> 01:21:52,991 The harder l tried to be what he wanted me to be... 1190 01:21:53,158 --> 01:21:56,327 ...the less I saw myself in his eyes. 1191 01:21:57,121 --> 01:22:00,957 Just one day, I looked and I was gone. 1192 01:22:03,794 --> 01:22:06,588 I still see her. No, Mom. No. 1193 01:22:06,755 --> 01:22:09,591 No. It's happening with Bernice too. 1194 01:22:09,758 --> 01:22:11,759 It's happening with Bernice. 1195 01:22:11,927 --> 01:22:15,138 She doesn't even look at me the same way. 1196 01:22:15,306 --> 01:22:18,850 It's like there's a wall between us. 1197 01:22:19,018 --> 01:22:21,311 There's a wall and it's killing me. 1198 01:22:21,478 --> 01:22:24,939 Because the one thing that l said, when l would grow up... 1199 01:22:25,107 --> 01:22:30,153 ...if I ever had a daughter of my own, she would know her mother loved her. 1200 01:22:30,321 --> 01:22:33,489 I would hug her and l would tell her nice things. 1201 01:22:33,657 --> 01:22:37,285 And l wouldn't just let the daddy do all the hugging. 1202 01:22:48,714 --> 01:22:51,257 And now I realize that-- 1203 01:22:51,425 --> 01:22:54,177 I realize that it doesn't matter... 1204 01:22:54,345 --> 01:22:57,221 ...who or what or when... 1205 01:22:57,389 --> 01:23:01,059 ...or where the hugging happens. 1206 01:23:01,226 --> 01:23:03,061 Sometimes you just need a hug. 1207 01:23:04,438 --> 01:23:07,190 And it just didn't work out that way. 1208 01:23:07,358 --> 01:23:08,900 Well, l-- 1209 01:23:12,154 --> 01:23:14,739 I've seen you hug your daughter. 1210 01:23:20,412 --> 01:23:22,580 She knows you love her. 1211 01:23:25,084 --> 01:23:29,003 Yes, mothers love their daughters... 1212 01:23:30,089 --> 01:23:33,091 ...even if they show it poorly. 1213 01:24:09,545 --> 01:24:12,839 TEACHER: Hi, Julia. Here's the talent show list. 1214 01:24:13,215 --> 01:24:15,967 It's up! The audition list is up! 1215 01:24:16,135 --> 01:24:19,345 I hope I'm near the beginning. I'm so nervous. 1216 01:24:20,222 --> 01:24:21,723 Bernice! 1217 01:24:30,441 --> 01:24:31,482 Bernice. 1218 01:24:32,192 --> 01:24:36,571 JULIA: Hey, I was gonna do a poem. They don't like too many poems. 1219 01:24:37,364 --> 01:24:38,948 MAN: Hey, Birdee. Hey. 1220 01:24:39,116 --> 01:24:41,159 Chris. How are you? Fine. What's up? 1221 01:24:41,326 --> 01:24:43,995 I was wondering if you could-- Bernice! 1222 01:24:45,372 --> 01:24:46,998 Bernice, honey! 1223 01:24:47,166 --> 01:24:49,125 Isn't that your mom? 1224 01:24:53,255 --> 01:24:55,131 BIRDEE: Sweetheart! 1225 01:24:59,344 --> 01:25:00,344 BERNICE: Let's go. 1226 01:25:08,353 --> 01:25:09,645 Could you give this to her? 1227 01:25:09,813 --> 01:25:11,397 She forgot her lunch. Sure, sure. 1228 01:25:11,565 --> 01:25:15,318 Thanks. Thanks. Good to see you again. 1229 01:25:19,490 --> 01:25:21,491 [TRISHA YEARWOOD'S "MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE" PLAYING] 1230 01:25:31,460 --> 01:25:35,880 When the rain is blowing in your face 1231 01:25:36,048 --> 01:25:37,381 [THUNDER RUMBLING] 1232 01:25:37,549 --> 01:25:42,136 And the whole world is on your case 1233 01:25:43,388 --> 01:25:47,892 I could offer you a warm embrace 1234 01:25:49,061 --> 01:25:53,731 To make you feel my love 1235 01:25:54,942 --> 01:26:00,238 When evening shadows and stars appear 1236 01:26:00,948 --> 01:26:05,993 And there is no one to dry your tears 1237 01:26:07,246 --> 01:26:12,250 I could hold you for a million years 1238 01:26:12,793 --> 01:26:19,757 To make you feel my love 1239 01:26:27,641 --> 01:26:29,642 Hey, Daddy. 1240 01:26:36,191 --> 01:26:38,192 Do you remember who I am? 1241 01:26:38,360 --> 01:26:39,652 Hello. 1242 01:26:40,737 --> 01:26:41,946 Hi. 1243 01:26:44,366 --> 01:26:46,617 Isn't she beautiful? 1244 01:26:49,496 --> 01:26:51,414 Yes, sir. She sure is. 1245 01:26:52,124 --> 01:26:54,750 HARRY: That's my daughter, Birdee. 1246 01:26:54,960 --> 01:26:56,878 She's marked for happiness. 1247 01:26:57,838 --> 01:26:59,297 And how do you know that? 1248 01:26:59,464 --> 01:27:03,634 If you look at her, child, you'll see it. 1249 01:27:07,306 --> 01:27:09,432 My God, you're right. 1250 01:27:10,893 --> 01:27:12,518 I see it. 1251 01:27:25,824 --> 01:27:28,409 RAMONA: Hey, honey. Your mom called a while ago. 1252 01:27:28,577 --> 01:27:30,119 She said she'd be home soon. 1253 01:27:30,287 --> 01:27:32,997 Do you want me to tuck you in? 1254 01:27:33,165 --> 01:27:35,124 Yeah? How tight? 1255 01:27:35,709 --> 01:27:38,794 Tight. Okay. 1256 01:27:39,546 --> 01:27:43,090 Snug as a bug in a rug. 1257 01:27:43,592 --> 01:27:48,137 You're so much like your mama. She use to love me to tuck her in real tight. 1258 01:27:49,806 --> 01:27:52,016 I'm not like her. 1259 01:27:52,267 --> 01:27:55,519 We're different. It's like we're not even relatives. 1260 01:27:55,687 --> 01:27:58,230 Oh, well, yeah. 1261 01:27:58,440 --> 01:28:01,651 Yeah, l know what you mean. 1262 01:28:02,069 --> 01:28:05,071 Relatives are trouble. I couldn't agree more. 1263 01:28:05,989 --> 01:28:10,534 I ever tell you about Walter, my brother? No? 1264 01:28:11,328 --> 01:28:13,704 Well, what you have to go through with your mama... 1265 01:28:13,872 --> 01:28:16,958 ...the suffering, that's what l had to suffer with Walter. 1266 01:28:17,584 --> 01:28:20,670 One day, we were playing out back, down by the river... 1267 01:28:20,879 --> 01:28:26,467 ...and we came across the most beautiful anthill you ever saw. 1268 01:28:26,635 --> 01:28:30,721 And then Walter, he immediately kicked it and stomped on it... 1269 01:28:30,889 --> 01:28:33,766 ...and just scattered it to the four winds. 1270 01:28:33,976 --> 01:28:36,727 I just started howling. I was just-- 1271 01:28:36,895 --> 01:28:39,355 I yelled for my mama. I ran up and I grabbed her... 1272 01:28:39,523 --> 01:28:42,733 ...and dragged her down there, just crying and carrying on. 1273 01:28:43,193 --> 01:28:47,029 Anyway, my mama was trying to calm me down, so she said: 1274 01:28:47,197 --> 01:28:51,492 "Wait, wait. They're not finished. Not by a long shot." 1275 01:28:51,660 --> 01:28:55,371 And we waited and waited and sure enough... 1276 01:28:55,539 --> 01:29:00,876 ...those little black specks just started scurrying every which way... 1277 01:29:01,044 --> 01:29:04,839 ...just working hard to build their home back. 1278 01:29:05,007 --> 01:29:09,802 And l said, "Why did they do it? I'd just give up. I mean, it's hopeless." 1279 01:29:10,721 --> 01:29:15,141 And my mama said, "Yeah, you know, if there's just one of you. 1280 01:29:15,308 --> 01:29:17,476 But there's lots of ants down there. 1281 01:29:17,644 --> 01:29:22,440 And they're all relatives. They're family, just like we are." 1282 01:29:23,400 --> 01:29:28,362 Well, that's what families are for. That's why they invented families. 1283 01:29:28,780 --> 01:29:32,033 So hopeless didn't get the last word. 1284 01:29:32,200 --> 01:29:35,703 So listen, if ants can do it, I figure we can do it. 1285 01:29:35,912 --> 01:29:37,913 [BOTH CHUCKLE] 1286 01:29:40,208 --> 01:29:44,920 You know, my Birdee has a lot more strength than she's ever known. 1287 01:29:46,089 --> 01:29:50,134 And one of these days, she's going to realize it. 1288 01:29:55,223 --> 01:30:00,478 I love you, Grandma. Oh, honey. Honey. 1289 01:30:02,522 --> 01:30:04,106 "My cup runneth over." 1290 01:30:12,908 --> 01:30:17,161 Say, haven't you got a birthday coming up here pretty soon? 1291 01:30:17,329 --> 01:30:20,831 You want to tell Grandma what you wish for? No? 1292 01:30:20,999 --> 01:30:22,666 No. No? 1293 01:30:22,834 --> 01:30:26,670 Well, never mind. I'll figure that out. 1294 01:30:26,838 --> 01:30:30,132 I have my magic ways. 1295 01:30:31,760 --> 01:30:34,512 Good night, honey. Good night. 1296 01:30:45,107 --> 01:30:47,316 Oh, Birdee. 1297 01:30:47,609 --> 01:30:51,529 When did you get home? Oh, a little while ago. 1298 01:30:51,696 --> 01:30:54,031 I went to go see Daddy. 1299 01:30:54,199 --> 01:30:56,325 Oh, that's nice. Yeah. 1300 01:30:56,952 --> 01:30:58,619 Well, you were always Daddy's girl. 1301 01:31:01,581 --> 01:31:04,375 Not just his, Mama. 1302 01:31:05,919 --> 01:31:07,545 Thank you. 1303 01:31:11,174 --> 01:31:12,550 Well... 1304 01:31:13,760 --> 01:31:15,845 ...you're most welcome. 1305 01:31:19,516 --> 01:31:23,894 I'm gonna get some tea. You want some? No, I'm okay. Thanks. 1306 01:31:46,251 --> 01:31:48,252 [GRUNTING] 1307 01:32:05,061 --> 01:32:07,980 BERNICE: Grandma? Grandma? Mama? 1308 01:32:10,025 --> 01:32:13,611 BERNICE: Grandma! Mama? Mama? 1309 01:32:13,778 --> 01:32:17,406 Mama, what's up? Mama, what's wrong? Mama? Mama? 1310 01:32:17,574 --> 01:32:20,576 Oh, God! Mama-- Bernice, go dial 91 1 . 1311 01:32:20,744 --> 01:32:22,578 Mama. This isn't happening to me. 1312 01:32:22,787 --> 01:32:25,706 Come on, not now, Mama. Not now. Don't do this to me now, Mama. 1313 01:32:25,874 --> 01:32:28,626 Come on, Mama, don't do this to me now. Wake up, Mama. 1314 01:32:28,793 --> 01:32:31,879 Mama, wake up! Wake up! Mama! 1315 01:32:32,047 --> 01:32:36,634 Mama, please. Oh, God. Oh, God. Oh, God. 1316 01:32:36,801 --> 01:32:39,637 No. No. No. 1317 01:33:44,286 --> 01:33:46,287 [SOBBING] 1318 01:34:13,231 --> 01:34:16,984 PRIEST: I’m privileged to have known Ramona Calvert all my life. 1319 01:34:17,152 --> 01:34:22,906 I don't believe she needs to be idealized in death beyond what she was in life. 1320 01:34:23,533 --> 01:34:27,161 A complicated woman and a generous one. 1321 01:34:27,370 --> 01:34:31,206 Proud, and yet humble enough to help many of her neighbors... 1322 01:34:31,374 --> 01:34:33,250 ...quietly, simply. 1323 01:34:34,419 --> 01:34:38,756 The mother of two fine daughters. The wife of one good man. 1324 01:34:39,382 --> 01:34:44,094 She doesn't require any fancy words from the likes of me. 1325 01:34:44,262 --> 01:34:48,932 All I need to say is I will miss her, as will we all. 1326 01:34:49,100 --> 01:34:52,770 And l know, even seated next to our Father.... 1327 01:34:52,937 --> 01:34:55,564 Daddy, he's back. He came back for us. 1328 01:34:55,732 --> 01:34:57,649 He came back. Thank you, Grandma. 1329 01:34:57,817 --> 01:35:00,486 Thank you. May she rest in peace. 1330 01:35:00,653 --> 01:35:04,239 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. 1331 01:35:04,407 --> 01:35:05,449 Amen. 1332 01:35:05,617 --> 01:35:08,702 PRIEST: May God be with you. And also with you. 1333 01:35:16,169 --> 01:35:19,171 Daddy, l knew you'd come back! I knew it! 1334 01:35:19,381 --> 01:35:23,425 Take it easy, Bernice. You're choking me. Come on. Let me get a look at you. 1335 01:35:28,598 --> 01:35:30,891 What are you doing? Taking it home. 1336 01:35:31,101 --> 01:35:32,684 Okay. 1337 01:35:33,353 --> 01:35:35,020 Hey. You doing all right? 1338 01:35:35,188 --> 01:35:38,607 Yeah. Thanks. 1339 01:35:40,860 --> 01:35:42,653 BERNICE: Want to come see Mama? 1340 01:36:07,095 --> 01:36:08,137 Hey, Travis. 1341 01:36:11,766 --> 01:36:13,350 You mind if l sit down? 1342 01:36:27,866 --> 01:36:31,034 Birdee, why don't you sit down? That can wait. 1343 01:36:34,414 --> 01:36:36,999 BIRDEE: Would you like sugar or cream with that or are you okay? 1344 01:36:37,167 --> 01:36:38,625 No, I'm fine. 1345 01:36:40,545 --> 01:36:42,087 BIRDEE: How are you? You want anything? 1346 01:36:42,255 --> 01:36:44,882 BERNICE: I’m good. Yeah? Okay. 1347 01:36:49,179 --> 01:36:50,971 You got a telegram? 1348 01:36:54,601 --> 01:36:57,019 I waited my whole life to get one of these. 1349 01:36:57,979 --> 01:36:59,646 Still ain't happened. 1350 01:37:04,110 --> 01:37:05,736 It's from your mom? 1351 01:37:09,199 --> 01:37:12,576 I tell you, she must care about you an awful lot to send you a telegram. 1352 01:37:14,579 --> 01:37:16,830 It's for Aunt Birdee. 1353 01:37:20,001 --> 01:37:21,502 Even so. 1354 01:37:24,631 --> 01:37:26,757 What you thinking about? 1355 01:37:28,218 --> 01:37:30,469 Whether Aunt Birdee wants me. 1356 01:37:33,765 --> 01:37:35,724 Yeah, she does. 1357 01:37:39,687 --> 01:37:42,064 My grandma's dead. 1358 01:37:48,780 --> 01:37:50,280 I know. 1359 01:37:52,700 --> 01:37:55,786 BILL: Birdee, you're not gonna make me feel bad about this. 1360 01:37:56,162 --> 01:37:58,247 Only thing I’m guilty of is falling in love. 1361 01:37:58,665 --> 01:38:02,793 I didn't want it to happen. I didn't seek it out, Birdee. It just happened. 1362 01:38:02,961 --> 01:38:05,462 Oh, I’m sorry. Are you talking about me or Connie? 1363 01:38:05,630 --> 01:38:10,467 Because you seem to fall in love real easily, so it's only natural to be confused. 1364 01:38:11,803 --> 01:38:15,514 BERNICE: Here you go, Daddy. Didn't l tell you to play outside? 1365 01:38:15,682 --> 01:38:19,851 I'm not leaving until you stop fighting. We're not fighting. Nobody's fighting here. 1366 01:38:20,019 --> 01:38:22,980 Nope, you never did, did you? 1367 01:38:23,147 --> 01:38:26,817 Things always came real easy to you, didn't they? Real easy. 1368 01:38:26,985 --> 01:38:30,946 Hey, almost as easy as discarding your wife and child, huh? 1369 01:38:31,114 --> 01:38:33,448 Kind of like a to-do list. 1370 01:38:33,616 --> 01:38:37,494 Wife's gone, check. Daughter's gone, check, check. 1371 01:38:37,662 --> 01:38:39,580 Birdee, you left, remember? 1372 01:38:39,747 --> 01:38:43,250 No, you left long before l left you. 1373 01:38:43,668 --> 01:38:45,877 This isn't about who left first, Birdee. 1374 01:38:47,005 --> 01:38:49,590 We're not in love with each other anymore. 1375 01:38:49,757 --> 01:38:51,842 BERNICE: You said you weren't gonna fight. 1376 01:38:52,010 --> 01:38:56,013 Bernice, if you do not get out of this house, you're gonna wish you had. 1377 01:38:56,180 --> 01:38:58,140 Don't you ruin anything. 1378 01:38:59,767 --> 01:39:03,604 Look, if you fell out of love with me, you should have left a long time ago... 1379 01:39:03,771 --> 01:39:05,897 ...instead of skirting around behind my back. 1380 01:39:08,192 --> 01:39:10,527 Maybe I'll go there one day. 1381 01:39:12,614 --> 01:39:14,448 Where's that? 1382 01:39:14,616 --> 01:39:16,533 California. 1383 01:39:16,951 --> 01:39:18,785 To see my mom. 1384 01:39:21,456 --> 01:39:23,874 Yeah, I’m sure she'd like that a lot. 1385 01:39:24,834 --> 01:39:26,376 Yeah. 1386 01:39:30,298 --> 01:39:33,300 How come you're sitting out here all by yourself? 1387 01:39:34,719 --> 01:39:37,012 Where's that crazy Bernice? 1388 01:39:37,430 --> 01:39:39,765 She's inside with her father. 1389 01:39:42,393 --> 01:39:43,560 Everything's okay, right? 1390 01:39:44,896 --> 01:39:46,229 Yeah. 1391 01:39:46,898 --> 01:39:50,734 What do you feel like doing? Want to go for a walk or something? 1392 01:39:51,611 --> 01:39:54,071 Aren't you going inside to say hi? 1393 01:39:56,074 --> 01:39:57,741 Don't you know? 1394 01:39:59,160 --> 01:40:02,245 I came over to say hi to you. Hi. 1395 01:40:02,914 --> 01:40:06,750 God, I would have stayed with you forever. 1396 01:40:07,835 --> 01:40:11,630 I would have turned myself inside out for you. 1397 01:40:11,798 --> 01:40:14,341 Birdee, I wouldn't have let you. 1398 01:40:15,593 --> 01:40:20,764 People grow. They change. They have to. You don't think l know that? 1399 01:40:23,267 --> 01:40:27,437 I know that I'm not what l once was. 1400 01:40:27,605 --> 01:40:29,523 I know that. 1401 01:40:30,191 --> 01:40:31,942 But then again, neither are you. 1402 01:40:32,694 --> 01:40:36,697 You're sad, you're weak, and you're... 1403 01:40:36,906 --> 01:40:40,117 ...shorter, if you want to know the truth. 1404 01:40:40,410 --> 01:40:45,247 But l haven't changed so much that I would go and lie to somebody that l loved. 1405 01:40:45,790 --> 01:40:52,254 God, I would walk through fire before I let them feel like they were nothing. 1406 01:40:53,089 --> 01:40:57,008 And l would never break up anybody's home. 1407 01:40:57,176 --> 01:41:01,304 Because I'm not a quitter. I care about my family. 1408 01:41:02,014 --> 01:41:03,849 I'm in love with Connie. 1409 01:41:05,768 --> 01:41:09,521 Birdee, this is my chance for a fresh start and I’m taking it. I'm sorry. 1410 01:41:09,689 --> 01:41:11,773 Then you should take it. 1411 01:41:13,401 --> 01:41:15,652 If that's your chance, then you should take it. 1412 01:41:16,446 --> 01:41:19,698 You're right. You and Connie deserve each other. 1413 01:41:19,866 --> 01:41:22,117 You were lucky to have me. 1414 01:41:22,285 --> 01:41:24,119 But you know what? 1415 01:41:24,287 --> 01:41:28,331 I think I already got the best part of you. 1416 01:41:31,002 --> 01:41:33,003 And she's standing right out there. 1417 01:41:33,171 --> 01:41:35,714 And she's waiting for me. 1418 01:41:35,882 --> 01:41:41,511 I don't know. What's left over just all of a sudden doesn't look so good anymore. 1419 01:41:42,305 --> 01:41:45,015 So, what do you want? Why did you come back? 1420 01:41:45,183 --> 01:41:47,851 You want my permission? 1421 01:41:49,145 --> 01:41:53,523 You want my condolences? Why did you come back? 1422 01:41:55,651 --> 01:41:59,696 I didn't want to do this today, but it's because I want a divorce, Birdee. 1423 01:42:02,867 --> 01:42:05,118 BERNICE: I'm coming with you, Daddy! 1424 01:42:32,355 --> 01:42:35,649 BIRDEE: Bernice. I'm going with my daddy. 1425 01:42:40,488 --> 01:42:42,906 BILL: Bernice, what do you think you're doing? 1426 01:42:43,074 --> 01:42:44,991 I'm going with you. 1427 01:42:45,159 --> 01:42:47,244 BILL: Honey, that's impossible. 1428 01:42:47,411 --> 01:42:48,578 But I’m going with you. 1429 01:42:48,746 --> 01:42:51,414 BILL: No. You gotta stay here with your mama. 1430 01:42:51,582 --> 01:42:54,000 Birdee, you gonna help me out here? 1431 01:42:54,335 --> 01:42:57,128 You told me you wanted me with you, remember? 1432 01:42:57,296 --> 01:43:00,006 Listen, honey. I’ve gotta go. 1433 01:43:00,842 --> 01:43:05,011 Now, don't do this to yourself, okay? Don't make a scene. 1434 01:43:05,179 --> 01:43:07,389 Now, go on back inside. Go ahead. 1435 01:43:19,819 --> 01:43:21,778 Stop it, Daddy! 1436 01:43:22,154 --> 01:43:23,780 Bernice. 1437 01:43:24,156 --> 01:43:26,950 You know I'd take you with me if I could. You can! 1438 01:43:27,118 --> 01:43:29,119 Try to understand, baby. 1439 01:43:29,287 --> 01:43:32,455 Connie and I need this time to ourselves to try to make a go of it. 1440 01:43:33,124 --> 01:43:36,251 Then I’ll come back for you. I promise, I promise, I promise. 1441 01:43:36,627 --> 01:43:39,296 Now go on inside, please. 1442 01:43:41,966 --> 01:43:44,467 BERNICE: You want me. You wrote it in the letter. 1443 01:43:44,635 --> 01:43:47,762 Please, let me in! You want me! 1444 01:43:48,180 --> 01:43:51,892 I'll always want you, Bernice. You're my little princess. 1445 01:43:52,101 --> 01:43:54,394 No. But your mama, she needs you. 1446 01:43:54,562 --> 01:43:56,187 No! And you need her. 1447 01:43:56,355 --> 01:43:59,482 No, I don't. I need you. 1448 01:43:59,650 --> 01:44:02,110 I love you, princess. I’ve gotta go. Please. 1449 01:44:02,278 --> 01:44:05,488 No! No! No! 1450 01:44:05,656 --> 01:44:07,240 Daddy! Daddy! 1451 01:44:07,408 --> 01:44:10,118 Dad, please! Take me! 1452 01:44:10,286 --> 01:44:15,832 Daddy! Daddy! 1453 01:44:16,500 --> 01:44:18,501 [BERNICE WAlLlNG] 1454 01:44:29,388 --> 01:44:32,057 I want my daddy! 1455 01:44:44,946 --> 01:44:47,322 BERNICE: Why did you pretend that letter was from Daddy? 1456 01:44:49,200 --> 01:44:51,618 BIRDEE: What an imagination you have. 1457 01:44:54,538 --> 01:44:59,960 You know, I always thought that I was gonna be, I don't know... 1458 01:45:00,962 --> 01:45:04,089 ...special. But I’m not. 1459 01:45:05,049 --> 01:45:09,594 I'm just an ordinary person. 1460 01:45:11,013 --> 01:45:13,056 And that's okay. 1461 01:45:14,725 --> 01:45:18,979 Because you make me special. 1462 01:45:21,357 --> 01:45:23,316 Don't you know that? 1463 01:45:24,610 --> 01:45:28,905 Don't you know that you are everything in this world to me? 1464 01:45:31,659 --> 01:45:34,703 And we are gonna make it through this... 1465 01:45:35,746 --> 01:45:38,039 ...because we are a team. 1466 01:45:39,458 --> 01:45:44,754 Birdee and Bernice, the coolest chicks in Smithville. 1467 01:45:48,509 --> 01:45:51,594 So don't you ever think about leaving me again. 1468 01:45:54,181 --> 01:45:56,266 Because I need you. 1469 01:46:00,187 --> 01:46:02,022 I love you. 1470 01:46:03,733 --> 01:46:07,027 Me too. Good. 1471 01:46:19,165 --> 01:46:21,166 [BARKING] 1472 01:46:25,671 --> 01:46:29,007 BIRDEE: Bad dog! Very bad dog! 1473 01:46:40,478 --> 01:46:43,313 Anything interesting come in while l was at lunch? 1474 01:46:43,481 --> 01:46:45,065 No, sir. 1475 01:46:47,735 --> 01:46:52,614 Oh. Oh, no! Look at these. Birdee? 1476 01:46:53,282 --> 01:46:56,493 BIRDEE: What is wrong with this stupid machine? 1477 01:46:56,660 --> 01:46:58,661 God, I'm telling you, I-- 1478 01:46:58,829 --> 01:47:00,663 [BRYAN ADAMS' "WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE" PLAYING] 1479 01:47:15,346 --> 01:47:18,098 When you love someone 1480 01:47:19,683 --> 01:47:21,976 You'll do anything 1481 01:47:22,144 --> 01:47:24,938 BIRDEE: Okay, Mama. Stop pushing. 1482 01:47:25,106 --> 01:47:27,774 --all the crazy things 1483 01:47:28,776 --> 01:47:31,194 That you can't explain 1484 01:47:33,405 --> 01:47:35,573 You'll shoot the moon 1485 01:47:37,827 --> 01:47:39,953 Put out the sun 1486 01:47:41,622 --> 01:47:43,873 When you love someone 1487 01:47:50,381 --> 01:47:52,924 You'll deny the truth 1488 01:47:55,052 --> 01:47:56,970 Believe a lie 1489 01:47:58,514 --> 01:48:02,267 There'll be times that you'll believe 1490 01:48:03,227 --> 01:48:05,770 That you could really fly 1491 01:48:07,606 --> 01:48:10,108 But your lonely nights 1492 01:48:12,319 --> 01:48:14,904 Have just begun 1493 01:48:16,073 --> 01:48:26,583 When you love someone 1494 01:48:29,253 --> 01:48:31,379 You'll feel it deep inside 1495 01:48:31,797 --> 01:48:33,423 JUSTIN: Y'all ready? 1496 01:48:33,591 --> 01:48:36,634 Why don't you go ahead? I want to talk to Bernice for a second. 1497 01:48:36,844 --> 01:48:38,845 [IMITATING AIRPLANE] 1498 01:48:39,263 --> 01:48:41,264 JUSTIN: You're stuck with us now, buddy. 1499 01:48:43,517 --> 01:48:45,351 Well, what are you looking at? 1500 01:48:47,605 --> 01:48:48,730 Huh? 1501 01:48:48,898 --> 01:48:50,315 BERNICE: "My cup runneth over." 1502 01:48:50,482 --> 01:48:55,278 When you love someone 1503 01:48:57,239 --> 01:48:58,781 Mom? What? 1504 01:48:58,949 --> 01:49:00,950 BERNICE: Are you gonna marry Justin Matisse? 1505 01:49:01,118 --> 01:49:04,787 Oh, honey, l don't think I'm gonna get married for quite some time. 1506 01:49:04,955 --> 01:49:08,833 Why? You don't like Justin? It's not that. It's just.... 1507 01:49:10,044 --> 01:49:11,085 [BERNICE SIGHS] 1508 01:49:11,253 --> 01:49:14,380 BIRDEE: What is it? BERNICE: l-- 1509 01:49:14,548 --> 01:49:16,591 BIRDEE: You can be honest with me. Tell me. 1510 01:49:16,759 --> 01:49:20,470 I just don't want to be known as Bernice Matisse. 1511 01:49:22,223 --> 01:49:26,643 Oh, God, Bernice, you are a fine girl. You know that? 1512 01:49:26,810 --> 01:49:28,770 I never said any different. 1513 01:49:30,147 --> 01:49:32,190 You sacrifice 1514 01:49:32,483 --> 01:49:36,110 BERNICE: My dad says that childhood is the happiest time of my life. 1515 01:49:36,278 --> 01:49:40,448 But l think he's wrong. I think my mom's right. She says-- 1516 01:49:40,616 --> 01:49:45,662 BIRDEE: Childhood is what you spend the rest of your life trying to overcome. 1517 01:49:46,956 --> 01:49:48,998 That's what Mama used to say. 1518 01:49:49,166 --> 01:49:52,669 She said, "Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad... 1519 01:49:52,836 --> 01:49:55,255 ...but it's the middle that counts the most." 1520 01:49:55,422 --> 01:49:58,925 You need to remember that when you find yourself at the beginning. 1521 01:49:59,093 --> 01:50:03,429 Just give hope a chance to float up. And it will too. 1522 01:50:04,723 --> 01:50:09,352 Put out the sun 1523 01:50:11,730 --> 01:50:17,151 When you love someone 1524 01:50:21,365 --> 01:50:26,369 When the rain is blowing in your face 1525 01:50:27,663 --> 01:50:32,875 And the whole world is on your case 1526 01:50:34,086 --> 01:50:39,465 I would offer you a warm embrace 1527 01:50:39,967 --> 01:50:43,886 To make you feel my love 1528 01:50:46,682 --> 01:50:51,811 When the evening shadows And the stars appear 1529 01:50:53,230 --> 01:50:58,818 And there is no one to dry your tears 1530 01:50:59,820 --> 01:51:05,491 I could hold you for a million years 1531 01:51:05,659 --> 01:51:09,454 To make you feel my love 1532 01:51:12,583 --> 01:51:17,295 Know you haven't made your mind up yet 1533 01:51:18,547 --> 01:51:22,508 But I would never do you wrong 1534 01:51:24,970 --> 01:51:29,766 I’ve known it from the moment That we met 1535 01:51:30,309 --> 01:51:35,521 There's no doubt in my mind Where you belong 1536 01:51:37,775 --> 01:51:42,779 I'd go hungry I'd go black and blue 1537 01:51:44,114 --> 01:51:48,659 I'd go crawling down the avenue 1538 01:51:50,412 --> 01:51:54,749 There ain't nothing that l wouldn't do 1539 01:51:56,251 --> 01:52:01,297 To make you feel my.... 1540 01:52:01,465 --> 01:52:08,388 Chances are you'll find me Somewhere on your road tonight 1541 01:52:09,348 --> 01:52:14,977 Seems I always end up driving by 1542 01:52:17,981 --> 01:52:24,987 Ever since I’ve known you It just seems you're on my way 1543 01:52:26,490 --> 01:52:31,202 All the rules of logic don't apply 1544 01:52:35,499 --> 01:52:39,669 I long to see you in the night 1545 01:52:44,091 --> 01:52:50,012 Be with you till morning light 1546 01:52:51,390 --> 01:52:57,937 I remember clearly how you looked The night we met 1547 01:52:59,606 --> 01:53:05,278 I recall your laughter and your smile 1548 01:53:08,031 --> 01:53:15,037 I remember how you made me Feel so at ease 1549 01:53:16,290 --> 01:53:22,211 I remember all your grace and your style 1550 01:53:25,215 --> 01:53:31,971 You've come to mean so much to me 1551 01:53:32,806 --> 01:53:35,516 -Chances are I'll see you -Chances are I'll see you 1552 01:53:35,684 --> 01:53:39,479 -Somewhere in my dreams tonight -Somewhere in my dreams tonight 1553 01:53:41,064 --> 01:53:45,776 -You'll be smiling like the night we met -You'll be smiling like the night we met 1554 01:53:49,198 --> 01:53:52,074 -Chances are I'll hold you -Chances are I'll hold you 1555 01:53:52,242 --> 01:53:55,995 -And I'll offer all l have -And I'll offer all l have 1556 01:53:57,414 --> 01:54:02,043 -You're the only one l can't forget -You're the only one l can't forget 1557 01:54:05,547 --> 01:54:10,259 -Baby, you're the best I've ever met -Baby, you're the best I've ever met 1558 01:54:27,861 --> 01:54:28,861 [ENGLISH - US - PSDH]