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Police have found a knife in a vineyard at Oaklands Park
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That was the doctor.
Yeah?
He reckons my health test results were terrific.
I'm as fit as a fiddle.
I could live till I'm 90.
Oh.
What do you mean, oh?
Well, I was going through our finances,
and I started to think about our situation.
To me, it looks like we can only afford to live till we're 70 or so.
What?
Even with the kids off our hands?
Yeah. Well, that's all our super allows for.
Next, a heartwarming television first.
Always remember, I love you.
It will enthrall you to the very end,
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Draw number 126.
Check to see that you're playing the right game.
The first number down is number 18,
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The third number down is number 44.
Numbers down thus far are 18, 3 and 44.
Somebody out there has all three, and maybe this one as well.
Number 31 is the fourth number down.
Set for another big week of cricket coming up on Channel 9.
The fifth number down is number 45.
Just one number remaining.
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Music
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Music
Happy birthday, Mr. Billingsiddy.
Hey, hi.
To Robert.
Where is Robert?
He's changing his tie.
So what was the matter with the one I gave him?
It was hand-painted.
Yeah, it was hand-painted, and it was obscene.
I mean, I'm all for a little bit of fun, but there is a time and place.
Guys, guys.
Gotta find out if I'm getting that car.
I'll be back in a few, all right?
Give me one. That's perfect.
No, we don't want...
Robert!
Go for it. Go for the car.
I'm gonna count to three, and you had better be gone.
One, two, Robert, don't you dare!
Out of here!
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday, dear Robert.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday.
And don't forget to make a wish.
Oh, yeah!
Wonderful, wonderful.
Thanks, Robert. Thanks.
Can I borrow you for just a minute?
Um...
Marty?
Happy birthday, son.
Listen, I know you had your heart set on a car, but it's not quite the right time.
Soon. I promise.
Wow, it's... it's beautiful.
It's the nicest watch I ever saw.
Look at the back. There's an inscription.
Love always, Mom and Dad.
Yeah. Classic, you know, for the last lifetime.
Thanks, Mom.
Aw.
Dad, congratulations, Robert.
It's really something.
Way to the guys see it.
Cut the cake.
Tell him that you're trying to save the... the same thing that you always do.
Yes. I'm telling you guys that these numbers just don't work.
They don't make any sense.
What is it? Time already?
Uh...
Look, I... you guys don't have to go ahead, and I'll... I'll catch you out.
I'll... I'll be there in about 20 minutes.
Leave the tickets with the box office.
Okay. I'll see you then.
Your father's a very busy man, Robert.
I know.
I know I just wished that once in a while when the choice came down to business or me,
he'd choose me, that's all.
Your father's a mendum, Robert, and you are a mendum.
When there's a job to be done, you will do it, too.
Sometimes it involves sacrifice.
Understand?
Yeah.
Come on. Let's pick up your friends and go to the games.
Philip?
I think we should let him have the car.
He doesn't even have a license yet.
There are maniacs out there, Marty.
Hi.
Hi, sweetie. How are you?
Oh, Robert. How was the game?
Oh, it was fine.
I just wanted to thank you for a great birthday and say goodnight.
Look, I'm... I'm sorry about tonight.
We didn't even finish up here until 9.30.
That's okay. It's not okay.
Now, I want to make it up to you.
Uh, we play racquetball, Saturday?
Come on. Loser springs for pizza.
Don't forget your wallet.
Yeah, don't forget your allowance. See you.
Happy birthday, sweetie.
Maybe Christmas on the car?
This is so unreasonable that a 16-year-old should be denied a car.
He's never wanted for anything.
Except maybe for a little attention from his father.
It was an important business meeting.
I've got a business to run, Marty.
I'll make it up to him on Saturday.
Pretty soon he'll be off to college.
I don't get memory.
Hey, slow down, will you?
We've still got a couple of years with him.
You still keep glitching?
You stop it.
Is that a threat?
Yeah, it's a promise. That's what it is.
I always hated it when my father stood me up.
I'll try. I really will.
I love you, Phil.
I love you, too.
Robert?
Sweetie, are you all right?
Oh, was it the dream again?
Coffee pot's clean. What's next?
You're gonna hate me.
More filing?
Why don't you get a well-trained monkey?
It'd be nice to have a little bit of a
break.
File these in Paul's office before his 430 shows,
and then you can work in the file room until it's time to go.
Just go in?
Yeah.
Okay.
Didn't anyone ever teach you to knock?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. My hands were full and Pam said it was okay.
It's okay. It's okay.
Go on. Do whatever you were doing.
Who knows?
Maybe I'll make a lawyer out of you yet.
I told him 200,000 wasn't enough.
The guild really needs three.
Yeah, well, he said he'd think about it.
Okay. Call you later. Bye-bye.
Good, isn't it?
You know, it's amazing how one family member can be so adept at something
when another shows absolutely no talent for it whatsoever.
I'm sorry.
...
Step aside, please, sir.
...
Watch your head, Mr. Walker.
Just do it on end, sir.
Martha?
I'm in here, Philip.
Grace, what's wrong?
Oh, Philip.
What?
I can't believe this is happening.
There's nothing to worry about.
Where's Robert now?
He called from downtown.
They've confiscated Paul's files. It's bound to come out.
Hello? I'm home.
It's a legal adoption.
The money changed hands, but it's legal.
Of course it was legal, but how's Robert gonna feel when he finds out?
It's not gonna come to that.
I think it has come to that.
Look, we made a decision.
We were wrong.
I don't want him to know he was adopted.
...
Robert?
Sweetheart?
Robert?
Robert, please.
Sweetheart.
Ah, don't talk to me about car repairs.
I've had nothing but problems with that warrant.
It's absolutely worthless.
If a part breaks down again and it's not your fault,
why should you have to pay for all the labor costs involved?
I mean it.
Once you've paid for it, you should never have to pay for it again.
A warranty really ought to be for a lifetime on parts and labor.
It'd be nice, wouldn't it?
The Ford Lifetime Service Warranty.
Because at Ford Dealers, when you speak, we listen.
Mmm, delicious soft-serve cone, 30 cents.
30 cents?
30 cents, but only at McDonald's.
...
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As a doctor in the community hospice program, I spend time with people in their own homes.
Hi.
Hi, Shirley. How are you going today?
Hi.
I've seen that God is within me and all about me,
so that as I enter into people's pain and suffering, I am in effect going with God.
I believe that makes a difference.
Wednesday.
Roxy!
Eddie Murphy.
Very smooth.
Nick Nolte.
This time I promise you, it's gonna be different.
The boys are back in town Wednesday, 8.30.
Baby, baby!
Another 48 hours on 9.
He's been up there for hours.
Maybe I should take him some dinner.
Leave him alone.
He just needs some time.
Do you think he'll ever forgive us?
Marty, he's adopted. It's not a fatal disease.
He has a very good life here.
I made a mistake. I didn't tell him.
Don't minimize what we did.
We lied to him about who he is.
I feel overboard about this emotionally.
Excuse me, do you know Robert Mendham?
Over here.
Robert?
Can I talk to you?
Look, they meant it for the best.
The fact that you were adopted didn't make any difference.
Except maybe to love you more.
I've always wanted a grandson.
I couldn't be more proud of you.
You don't even know who I am.
What's going on?
You okay?
How would you be if you forked over $500,000 in bail?
$500,000?
What's the story?
Phil, I was being blackmailed.
I got tired of paying.
So he blew the whistle.
Yeah, he hooked me on fraud, but...
they're gathering evidence for stealing babies.
They must be crazy.
Are Robert's papers on the level?
Oh, my God. You had them stolen.
You had them stolen.
You're trying to help him?
You call it. You ruined two families and you call it out?
What? What did the police know?
Nothing, nothing. Robert is safe.
All they got is this guy's testimony,
and he ended up in the picture way after Robert.
Believe me.
They would never send him back.
There's no precedence for this kind of case.
I mean, even worse case scenario.
How many...
How many were they to pay for that Porsche?
Robert was never given up for adoption.
Never given up?
No.
What do you mean, he took him?
His mother was unfit?
No, his mother...
Well, she didn't...
She...
What?
He was stolen.
Paul swears to me the police will never find out.
Oh, my God.
Marty. Marty.
Marty.
They won't find out.
Nothing's gonna change.
How can you say that?
Everything is different.
Nothing's different.
Philip, this means that he has a family.
What are you talking about?
Where is family?
We can't keep this from him.
We'll lose him.
Then that's a chance we'll have to take.
I forbid you to tell him.
You forbid me nothing.
I am his mother, and I have every right to tell him the truth.
I have the responsibility to tell him the truth.
What?
Sit down, Rob.
Please.
I...
I'm not quite certain where to begin.
Why don't you start at the part where you decided to lie to me?
Robert, it wasn't like that.
We always intended to tell you.
We put it off, and then we...
We didn't want to tell you.
We put it off, and then we...
I made the decision you didn't need to know.
But I'm just as much at fault.
It's just like you to decide something like that.
I made a mistake, but I'm still your father.
You will keep a civil tongue in your head.
It is uncivil for me to point out where you went wrong,
but it is all right.
It's okay for you to rewrite my history.
Robert, stop it.
Both of you, stop it.
Robert, you have no idea how much we wanted you.
How much I wanted you.
I've had to make a lot of compromises in my life,
but the one thing I would not abandon is my desire,
my need to have a child, to have you.
We tried for years,
but then we found out that you're fa...
We found out that we couldn't conceive,
and so we decided to adopt.
We tried all the agencies,
but the waiting lists were so long.
And then Paul said that he could help.
And so...
one month later, he brought you to us.
Did you meet my mother?
No.
Robert, there's something that you have to know.
Mother, for God's sake, please, not here, not like this.
What?
Paul told us he'd found a one-year-old boy
whose mother had decided to give him up.
But when Paul brought you to us,
you were obviously older than that.
He told us that the woman had lied about your age
because it was harder to place two-year-olds.
And that she needed the money.
How much?
Twenty thousand dollars.
She raised me for two years and then sold me.
No, she didn't sell you.
You were taken from her.
Taken?
Stolen.
Paul arranged it, and we had no idea until today.
If we had known, we would have looked for your parents.
We would have tried to send you back to them.
Please, Robert, please know how much we love you, Robert.
We love you so much.
Robert!
He's not seeing anyone today, Robert.
Well, he's gonna see me.
Who are my parents, Paul?
Who are my parents?
Huh, wake up.
I said, wake up, you son of a bitch!
You're gonna get your ass kicked.
Wake up! I said, wake up, you son of a bitch!
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Uncle Ben said, I need the recipe for a marvelous Asian fried rice.
He said it was served in a restaurant in Hong Kong.
They use the best rice, the freshest vegetables and spices.
So when it's cooked, those delicious ingredients guarantee it will liven up your meal.
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You risk a lot when you risk drinking and driving.
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Plus when you do get your license back, you'll have to wear pea plates for a whole year.
Is all that really worth risking?
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If you don't get the pictures, you don't get the money.
We chase the people who chase the stars.
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The thrill of the chase is really where it's at.
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Hi.
Will it be, hon?
Cheeseburger and a glass of milk, please.
Thanks.
Alrighty.
Cheeseburger and a milk.
Do you have a library?
No, I don't.
But there is one in the town hall down the street.
Totem pole out front.
You can't miss it.
That hotel down the street, is it open?
No.
Joe took off for the holidays.
Traveling alone?
Yeah.
Is that the last of 76?
Yeah.
Greg Monroe.
Paul!
You wait!
You wait right there!
What did you tell Robert?
I didn't tell him anything.
Then you explain this.
I've gone to find my real family.
Robert.
He took his clothes, money, he's gone.
He came into my office and he went through my file.
I thought the police took everything.
It was in my safe. Robert knew about it.
Then he knows their identity?
No, just the date and the city.
Where?
I don't know. He took the file.
I don't know, some little town in Ohio.
Right by the lake, maybe five, six hour drive from here.
The man who did it, would he remember?
He's been dead ten years.
Excuse me ladies, have you seen Sally Monroe?
Mommy!
Look at you, be careful.
Oh, you look so glamourous.
Look at this.
Are those my good shoes?
No, all right.
Boy, are you lucky.
Well, we'll see you tomorrow, girls.
Bye-bye.
Bye Sally.
Mommy!
Look at you, you look great.
John, didn't we say you were going to sweep up in the place?
Huh?
You got it.
They say that a mother can feel when her child is in danger.
I believe that.
I think I would know if Robert were hurt.
He's not hurt.
If he finds her, them, what do you think he'll do?
I don't know.
I hope he does the right thing.
What is the right thing?
Philip, I think we should go and look for him.
The police aren't going to do anything for 72 hours.
I'll hire the best investigator.
I'll do the best I can, but we can't leave here if Robert calls.
Well, I can't just sit here.
He's my baby and he's out there all alone.
Driving all over Ohio is going to help.
Then you stay, I'm going.
Marty, I don't want you out there alone.
That's not safe.
We can't leave here.
All we can do is wait.
What's going on?
Peter, there are just some things we just can't control.
The whole town's talking about you jumping in the sack with Gene Jardine.
You think you've got it all worked out, don't you?
You been looking at cars, Bob?
Yeah, I've been looking at family cars.
Actually, it's funny, most of my family cars are tall.
Sort of pretend family cars.
Yeah, it's like we need the space, we've got the two boys, we've got another one coming.
Got another one on the way?
Yeah, and we wanted something with power too, living where we are.
What happened to the sticks there?
It's called a suburb and there's a safety factor as well.
It's nice to have a fair bit of car around you in case you get into a bit of trouble.
The Ford Falcon.
Because at Ford dealers, when you speak, we listen.
Uncle Ben said, I need the recipe for a marvellous Asian fried rice.
He said it was served in a restaurant in Hong Kong.
They use the best rice, the freshest vegetables and spices.
So when it's cooked, those delicious ingredients guarantee it'll liven up your meal.
Uncle Ben said only the best fried rice was good enough for his rice and pasta selections.
That's why Uncle Ben says you'll have good food, good times, every time.
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I'd like to see this yard picked up by the time I get home, okay?
Okay.
Walk Sally next door and make sure she gets in.
Okay.
And don't forget to call and let me know where you are.
Okay.
There's bologna and cheese in the fridge.
Okay.
Let's get out of here.
Okay.
I see you.
Okay.
Hello?
Hi.
How about Bud?
Yeah.
She'll figure out something.
Look, I got a mountain of laundry and two dirty little boys waiting for me.
I gotta go.
Okay.
I'll talk to you later.
Bye.
Okay, you guys.
Greg?
Before I go to sleep good tonight.
You know, honey, I was going over the books today,
and I think we've actually got enough socked away
to take a real vacation this summer.
What would you say to renting a cabin up at the lake for a week?
Ruthie?
Oh, I'm sure the kids would love it, honey.
Yeah, I think so, too.
You're a decent fishin'.
You used to love fishin'.
You love fishin'.
Well, I knew it was one of us.
Ruth, we'll meet you at the Buttery on Route 5.
See you there.
After family brunch at the Buttery.
All right, Jenna, let's get going.
Come with me or you can stay.
Don't you think I'm doing everything I can to find out where he is?
This has nothing to do with what you're doing.
It has to do with what I'm doing.
The world does not revolve around you.
Are you going to drive from town to town all over Ohio?
This doesn't make any sense.
I am going to find my son.
Martha.
Let me go.
Give me the bag.
Phillip.
Hello.
Hi.
Can I help you?
Yeah, I'm just here to buy some glasses.
Do you have a prescription or do you need to see the doctor?
No, I just need to get some frames.
Well, why don't you choose what you like and then we'll have a look.
That was fast.
Some people agonize for hours as if it was the most important decision they were ever going to make.
These may be a bit too heavy.
See what I mean?
Let's try these.
Oh, excuse me.
Well, that's better.
Yeah, they're okay.
Just okay.
All right.
Number three.
Oh, yeah, these are good.
They're dark enough to be serious and light enough for your coloring.
What do you think?
I'll take them.
That was easy.
I thought I knew just about everybody around here.
I don't recall seeing you before.
Well, I'm visiting from out of state.
Oh, that explains it.
I'll need your prescription.
Well, I don't have it with me.
I was just going to have them when I get home.
Oh.
I've never sold just the frames before, but I suppose there's a first time for everything.
That'll be $50 and one cent.
We'll forget about the cent.
I hope you enjoy them.
Thanks.
Thank you, I will.
Bye.
Tomorrow.
To a long and very happy marriage.
To us.
Celebration and tragedy.
It's possible there may be some minor brain damage.
Trouble in paradise.
Gotta make it, Roy.
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Franny, how about some soup?
Yeah, it's cold today.
I've been going through tons of this stuff.
Hi.
What can I get you?
Some soup, please.
Hi.
You know him?
No, he came in for some frames this morning.
I think he's a runaway.
Runaways don't come here.
They go to California or New York.
I never laid eyes on him before.
He's just nothing. He's a regular.
Sam caught him washing up in the bathroom.
He's a clean guy.
Besides, he has plenty of money.
You don't know where he got that money.
Besides, being rich is no vaccine against trouble.
His parents must be worried sick.
See you later.
Yeah.
Oh, Mason, yeah.
Noah, I thought it was morning.
Yeah, look, I'm thinking about getting Robert a car.
I don't know, something sporty, I guess.
You can talk it over with him.
All right, deal.
All right, all right.
You play?
Come on.
Right here.
Time out, time out, time out, okay?
I'm John, this is Mike.
Hey, hey.
Tony.
How's it going, Robert?
Good game.
All right, that was a good game.
You just moved here?
No, I'm visiting, visiting.
I gotta go.
I'll see you.
Hey, man, we'll see you later.
Me too.
I'll see you later, Mason.
Catch you tomorrow.
All right.
I better get going, too.
Which way are you headed?
That way.
Oh, well, my bike's over there, too.
I'll just go with you.
Sure, let's go.
All right.
You look good.
Thanks.
Or it anyway.
Oh, no.
Flat.
Well, come on, man, we can fix it at my place.
Okay.
Yeah, well, I've been following the bus and putting up posters.
I should be in Ohio tomorrow.
It doesn't have to make sense to you.
It makes sense to me.
No, I can't do that, Philip.
All right, I will.
Bye-bye.
Bye, son.
Bye.
Bus no.
42 surveys to Cleveland and Cincinnati is now boarding ingrant.
My old man is teaching me how to put an engine together.
You're lucky.
Sounds like fun.
Hey.
What grade are you in?
11th.
You?
10th.
Yeah.
Why'd you get out of school during this school year?
Well, I go to private school.
I just make it for work.
I see.
It's just sort of a family tradition, that's all.
My father and his father, they both went.
That's cool.
My dad went to my school and so did my mom,
and that's how they met.
Really?
Yeah.
He was captain of the Bulldogs.
It's a football team.
Looks pretty good.
Should have gone to college.
Could have made the pros.
Low position, tight end.
S-H-O-B-E-L. Got it.
Excellent.
Now tell me something.
What are you going to do with a small shovel?
Think we're buried treasure with Tammy.
She's getting one too.
I better make sure she spells it right.
I'm going to go call her.
Good idea.
Hi, Mom.
Hi, honey.
This is Robert.
Oh, hello again.
Hi.
He was in the shop this morning.
Oh, you hungry?
No, no.
I better get going.
Thanks for your help, Rojong.
It was great seeing you again.
Nice to see you too.
Hey, if you want to play, we're there usually
around about 3 o'clock.
If it's raining, we'll be in the gym.
Great.
I'll see you then.
Bye.
Bye bye.
How much do you know about him?
He's OK.
Goes to private school, visiting with relatives.
And he is great at mid-court.
Who?
Who what?
Who's he visiting?
I don't know.
What are you, a cop?
John.
Fran thinks he's a runaway.
Him?
No way.
Did he try to offer you drugs?
Oh, Mom.
Did he?
No, he is not into that.
How do you know?
I just know.
Now, why does Fran think he's a runaway?
Well, he just showed up out of nowhere.
He eats there all the time.
He washes up in the bathroom.
Mom, that does not prove anything.
If he's in trouble, we should try to help him.
But I don't want you to get involved until we know more.
Well, we don't even know if Fran's right.
No, I don't.
But I intend to find out.
8 o'clock Tuesday.
She's a lady with more than a reputation.
Well, if it isn't the old wicked witch from flat 2 next door.
Well, if it isn't the fish John West rejects.
Meet the new neighbor from hell.
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Come to me, Tony.
Yes, Godfather.
I want you to go downtown.
Who do I rub out, Godfather?
Put that away, you idiot.
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I want you to buy me a packet of soothes.
Is that all?
What do you mean?
You think I like talking with a dry sore throat?
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8.30 Tuesday.
Mom's 80.
Wow.
Hey, Mom, when did you start going through, you know, mental pause?
Bondi on for an hour of fun.
Oh, Daddy, I think you can win.
Married with children.
I made a joke.
8.30 Tuesday on 9.
Hey.
Where are the guys?
They have stuff to do.
Have a fire holding up.
Great, thanks.
Can I ask you something, man?
Sure.
I mean, you don't have to tell me.
What?
I don't know, I'm not going to tell anybody.
What, John?
Did you run away from home?
Where'd you get that idea, huh?
You know, I knew it, man.
My mother comes up with some real winners sometimes, you know.
She wanted me to bring you home so she could give you the third degree.
Yeah, well, what if she found out it was true?
I don't know.
You know, I think she called a church meeting or something.
She's right, isn't she?
You're not in trouble with the cops?
No.
I left for personal reasons.
Like what?
Look, John, I don't want to go into it right now, okay?
Okay.
Where do you sleep?
I can't believe you're living out here.
Yeah, me neither.
I've never really camped before.
I can tell.
You got a hammer?
Yeah.
Let me see.
Here we go.
Thanks.
Why don't you come over to my home for dinner?
No, I don't want your mom to find out.
So she has to.
I'll tell her you're staying with the Smiths over on Cherry Lane.
They're Episcopalians.
We never talked to them.
She'll never find out.
I don't know, John.
I don't know.
Look, if you don't, she's going to know she's right.
But if you do, you get a chance at a good meal and to prove she's wrong.
I'd think about law school if I were you.
That's a very beautiful reindeer, Miss L.
Thank you.
May I have one?
Where would you keep it?
In my room.
In your room?
I'm glad you could make it, Robert.
Thank you for inviting me.
Hi, Mr. Monroe.
I'm Robert.
Nice to meet you, Sam.
Welcome to our home.
Why don't you sit there?
Oh, right.
Thank you.
Hi, my, my.
John, will you say grace tonight, please?
Sure.
Robert.
Thank you, Lord, for your many blessings.
For our family, our health, our health.
And our faith.
And thank you for bringing Robert to our table.
So he too may share in your bounty.
Amen.
That was lovely, John.
I'm sure he appreciated it.
Yes, I did. Thank you.
I think she meant God.
Excuse me.
Sorry.
Where are you from, Robert?
Michigan.
Oh, that's a pretty state.
We have family in Hastings. Is that near you?
No, I come from a small town.
You probably never heard of it. Pittsburgh.
No, no, haven't.
Earl?
No.
Are your mommy and daddy mad at you?
Sally.
Don't you want to know why he's here?
It's all right. It's okay.
I'm here visiting relatives.
You know the Smiths over on Cherry Lane?
Mrs. Smith's Robert's aunt.
Smith.
Do you know the girl?
Is that the Smiths with the 58 two-tone Chevy?
Oh, he's staying there while his uncle's in the hospital.
Oh.
I'm sorry. I didn't know your uncle was ill.
Nothing serious, I hope.
No, no. My aunt just didn't want to stay at home alone.
My mother couldn't get off work.
Well, that's what families are for.
To look out for each other.
Robert, John tells me you're a basketball player.
Yes, sir.
What position do you play?
Guard.
Guard, yeah. You got the bill for it.
John's a guard, too.
You're welcome.
Thanks.
Anytime.
Robert, you sure I can't give you a ride home?
No, no. I've got my bike.
Thanks. Thanks for the hospitality.
Okay.
See?
John, you coming?
In a second.
You can come back anytime you want to.
Then we can even work in the shower.
Yeah, I sure could use one.
Well, John, I had a really good time.
Family's a lot of fun.
Thanks for dragging me home.
Bye.
John, why didn't you come and talk to me about this right away?
He told me not to.
Robert?
Robert.
Which one?
The one that I told you about.
You told me not to.
Robert?
Robert, which one?
The one that I told you about.
You told me not to.
Robert?
Which one?
That way.
I can't see anything here.
That's it. Right over there.
Robert!
You sure that's where he was?
Yeah.
This is not good, John. You know that.
There he is.
Right over there.
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We chase the people who chase the stars.
Why are you doing this?
We're doing a story on them.
A current affair.
The thrill of the chase is really where it's at.
Once you get the big one, it's on.
Tomorrow, 6.30.
Boy, your age shouldn't be on his own.
Were things so terrible that this was your only alternative?
You've put us in a bad spot here, son.
What you've done isn't legal.
Please don't call the police.
All I did was run away. I just needed some time to think. That's all.
Yeah. It's late. You can sleep on the couch.
I got punk pets.
All right. We'll talk in the morning.
Good night.
Thank you.
Night.
I think the only thing we can do is let him stay here a while.
I don't feel good inviting him into our home knowing nothing about him.
I think we either talk to his parents or the police.
We don't even know what he ran away from.
Does he look like a liar to you? Does he look like a kid on drugs?
He looks like a stranger. We've got kids of our own to worry about.
He's a good boy. I can tell.
There's something about him. I can't explain it.
If our son was out there, wouldn't you want someone to help him?
Okay. But I don't want him alone in the house and I don't want him alone with Sally.
Not unless we know more about him.
Okay.
Right there.
You got any brothers or sisters?
No. No, I just meet.
What are your pets like?
They're basically nice people. Dad's a real take charge kind of guy.
Workaholic. Mom's a lot of fun and smart.
She raises money for different causes.
So why'd you leave?
They let me down and I just couldn't stay there any longer.
I had no time to think.
About what?
About myself.
Like, um, who am I?
Yeah. Yeah, something like that.
So, John, tell me, what's it like having a sister, huh?
Oh, Sally's okay.
I could kill her when she goes through my stuff, though.
Ever wish you had a brother?
I did. A long time ago, you were just looking at him.
He died? He was stolen.
You kidding? No?
Right out of the backyard.
I was one, Greg was two.
You were playing.
Mom went to answer the phone and someone grabbed him.
Wow.
Do parents ever talk about it?
Not so many words.
Mom gets real emotional over the holidays and on birthdays.
Dad does, too, but he doesn't show it as much.
I think about him.
I wonder where he is.
If he's okay.
What does he look like?
Would we be friends? You know, stuff like that.
When's his birthday?
January 6th.
Mine's in March. I get my learner's permit next year.
Ha ha ha.
When's your birthday?
Ha.
Uh...
January.
Robert, would you like to have a word with you, son?
Yes, sir. Stay, John. This involves you, too.
Now, we can't let you sleep out in the woods,
but we can't duck our responsibility as parents, either.
Ruth and I have decided that if you want to,
you can stay here for a little while you work things out with your folks,
but there are strings attached.
Now, do you want to stay?
Yes, sir.
I want your word that you're not mixed up with drugs or drinking,
and if I find out you've done anything that could hurt Sally or John,
I will turn you right over to the police.
You have my word, sir.
I'll accept that.
Now, the other thing is, you call home today.
But I have...
The sooner you start fixing this up with your mom and dad, the better.
I can't tell them where I am.
It's not fair to let them worry.
If you can't tell them where you are, at least tell them you're safe.
All right. All right, okay.
Okay.
Now, if you don't mind, we have to get to work
so we can keep this family in shoes.
I'm staying.
I know.
You know brothers and sisters, Robert?
No, ma'am.
Well, this ought to be an interesting experience for you.
John, you know, your mother goes to a lot of trouble cooking for you.
The least you could do is taste it on the way down.
Did you make that phone call?
Yes, sir.
You know, I've been thinking, uh,
I think I need something to help her and my keep around here.
Maybe you need some help at the shop or at the station.
Gee, I don't know. No one's ever asked me for it.
Yeah, I guess I could.
What about mornings on the pump? How'd that be?
You crazy? You got it.
And the ball.
You done?
Okay.
Hi, it's me.
I'm calling to let you know that I'm all right.
There's no need to worry. Bye.
Hi, it's me.
I'm calling to let you know that I'm all right.
There's no need to worry. Bye.
Hi, it's me.
I'm calling to let you know that I'm all right.
There's no need to worry. Bye.
See you later, Earl.
How you doing today?
I'm doing fine. How about yourself?
Good. Have these windows fixed for you.
Much longer?
I'll be with you in a moment, sir, okay?
I think I'll go get cleaned up,
go over, surprise Ruth, take her to lunch,
you know what I mean, John.
Think you guys can handle this without me?
Sure.
Because you score, you don't walk in, you run it,
you keep the game going.
You don't mess with the ball.
Exactly, exactly.
Let's get out of here.
But I thought we were going to pick up Robert.
I said let's get out of here. Come on, let's go.
Anything else, Anne?
Yes.
I'm looking for my son.
I think you found him.
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I got it. It's Doris.
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Then I did a drawing.
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And this is Le Snack,
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Le Snack. You know it's good because it's made by Uncle Latobi's.
Hello. Hello.
My daughter, a regular Grandma Moses.
Are you Ruth?
Yes, I'm Ruth.
Well, the waitress across the street suggested that I talk to you.
She said that you mentioned seeing an unfamiliar teenage boy in the area.
I've been driving from town to town, practically all over Ohio,
looking for him.
Is this your son?
Yes.
Is this the boy that you saw?
Yes.
Oh, my God, he's safe.
Thank God.
I've been torturing myself, thinking that he was hurt or...
No, he's not hurt.
Do you know where he is now? When was the last time that you saw him?
He's been staying with me and my family.
He made friends with my son,
and when we heard about Robert's situation, we took him in.
Oh, thank you for that.
You have no idea what I've been through.
I kept seeing him lying by the side of the road
or being picked up by someone with a knife or hungry and cold.
Do you know how it feels?
I lost a little boy.
It was a long time ago.
I still think about him every day.
I wonder if he's...
healthy.
I wonder if he's happy.
I'm sorry.
It was a long time ago.
Your boy is safe.
I want to see him.
I don't know what went on that made Robert run away.
He's...
He's a nice boy.
And you seem like a nice lady.
I'm concerned for my own kids.
I don't want them upset by anything that might happen between you.
I'd prefer if you didn't come to our house.
I understand.
Here's our number.
Call him tonight.
I think you can arrange to meet someplace.
Is there any way that I could talk to him now?
I don't know where he is now.
But he'll be home at 6.30 for dinner.
All right.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
He is a good boy, isn't he?
He didn't leave because he did something bad.
No, he didn't do anything wrong.
He's the best son you could ever ask for.
Fish.
In 20 minutes, whether you like it or not.
Hope you're making extra potatoes.
You're still gonna eat the fish?
I'd love to get my hands on the guy who came up with this cholesterol thing.
You know, the way Sally's list is growing here,
old Sam is gonna have to build an addition just to handle all this stuff.
You'll never guess who came into the shop today.
Who?
Carolers.
Oh, that's nice, honey.
I know you love all this Christmas stuff.
I'm gonna go take a shower now.
I'll be right back.
I miss you today after school, John.
We didn't play today.
Where's Nova Salchis?
Nova Scotia?
Anyway, Mrs. Dammel said...
I'll get it.
If we didn't be quiet, we'd have to go to Nova Scotia.
Now, where's that?
Hello?
It's near me.
It's for you.
Excuse me.
Hello?
Where's me?
I'm right in the middle of dinner right now.
Wait until Robert's off the phone.
No, tonight's not good.
Okay.
Okay, after lunch tomorrow.
Sorry.
I made a friend.
We're gonna meet tomorrow.
Philip, I found him.
He's safe.
He's staying with them.
Yeah, I met her.
She's...
wonderful.
When I realized who she was, you know,
I didn't know what to do.
Part of me wanted to tell her to take away her pain,
and part of me wanted to get as far away from her
as I possibly could.
He's coming to the hotel tomorrow after lunch.
There's a flight that can get you here by 11.
Philip?
I need you here with me.
I know that I can't do this alone.
All right. Bye.
What do you think you're doing?
That's my business.
No, it isn't. You're still our son.
I'm not your son.
Legally, you're our son.
Robert.
What are they like?
They're okay.
I've got a brother and a sister.
John's 15, Sally's 7.
My dad has a gas station,
and Mom works in a shop.
I know.
I met her.
How do we stack up?
Look, it's not what this is about.
No, what is it about?
Isn't that what you're doing?
Remembering every time we hurt you or disappointed you,
comparing it with the way they treat you?
No. No, it's not like that.
What is it like?
What are you doing?
You're going to live here as some kind of runaway?
Philip, please.
Robert, are you going to tell them?
I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do.
I want you to come home with us.
Please.
No, I can't do that.
I want you to give me another chance.
Robert.
Are you going to tell them?
No.
Hi.
Did you meet your friend?
Yeah.
Did you have a good time?
Yeah, it was all right.
Good.
Christmas.
I love Christmas.
I love this metal pine cone, and I love Christmas caroling.
Does your family do anything special on Christmas?
Yeah.
Yeah, my mom bakes a lot, and my dad makes us eggnog,
and my grandfather bakes his annual Christmas toast.
Oh, that's nice.
Carol and I have a tradition.
We've been doing it since 11th grade.
Every Christmas Eve, we go out together,
then we separate, buy each other's presents,
and then we meet for dinner.
I really look forward to it.
The kids do, too.
They wrap our packages while we're gone,
and they eat too many cookies.
Honey?
If you need me up here.
Thanks.
What a party!
To ride and sing and sing!
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells!
Jingle bells, jingle bells!
La la la la la la!
Tis the season to be there!
Jingle bells, jingle bells!
La la la la la la!
Okay, Sally.
Wow!
Okay!
Here's the moment you've been waiting for!
Here's a good one.
This one!
It's the one!
Oh, honey, it's beautiful, but I think it's a little tall.
Just a little, yeah?
This one!
Uh-huh.
You sure? Yeah!
You sure?
It has to be perfect,
or Santa won't leave what we want!
Well, which one is it gonna be?
This one!
It's perfect!
Perfect.
Daddy! Daddy!
What are you doing out here without your coat on?
It's Saturday.
Yeah, so it's Saturday. So what?
I get my allowance, and I need a five,
but I can't tell you why.
No? Is it a secret?
A secret.
So drop it. Thanks.
Okay. Since it seems to be pay day,
gentlemen,
Robert.
Oh, no, please.
The man works for me, gets paid.
Thanks.
John?
Not sure if I should give this to you
until we see how you do on that exam next week you've been studying.
Yeah, I got time.
Yeah? Don't forget you're gonna clean up the backyard today.
I told you yesterday I'd get it done.
You told me yesterday... I'll do it.
No, I'll do it, okay?
You need some help studying, John?
You know you'd be surprised
if even Hicks knew how to read?
Look, I didn't mean it that way, John.
I just thought I might go quicker if I helped you.
Your father says you're gonna be a great mechanic.
I'm not quite sure what I'm gonna do yet.
I don't know. Parents can be so weird.
They get these ideas about who you are,
and they think that's the truth.
My dad sees me as a lawyer.
He even got me this part-time job at a law firm after school.
I don't know. Maybe he's right.
I mean, who can determine how the future will turn out, right?
You got some point you're trying to make?
No.
No, I'm just talking.
Come on, we don't have all day.
Tomorrow...
I'm telling you, we're gonna have a very happy marriage.
To us...
It's possible there may be some minor brain damage.
...trouble in Paradise.
I've got to make it, Roy. I've just got to make it.
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How does it happen?
You're down in a mine, or painting a sign,
or straining till you thought you'd burst.
You sure got a thirst.
A hard-earned thirst needs a big, cold beer.
And the best cold beer is Vic.
You're leading the band,
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You can get it any old how.
Matter of fact, I've got it now.
A hard-earned thirst needs a big, cold beer.
And the best cold beer is Vic.
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Looks like the old one.
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Looks like the old one.
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Still looks like the old one.
And because Whirlpool design washing machines,
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Oh, boy.
Guess whose mom's got a new Whirlpool.
Accidents do happen.
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Daihatsu introduces the all-new
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Thank you, my Daihatsu.
Rogers and Hammerstein
made it the most romantic
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Now, a spectacular new production
starring Paige O'Hara
and Andre Gervain
brings the joy and grandeur of South Pacific
to the stage.
The most romantic musical of all.
A story of love in a world at war.
Book now for South Pacific.
It's going to be
some enchanted evening.
How we doing with the lights?
We're going for the special.
Yep, we're there.
Oh, how beautiful.
Here goes the first one.
You got enough lights happening?
I think it'll be fine when the other stuff gets on.
Robert, how come you're not out
with John tonight?
I'm just going to meet up
a little later.
Okay, here we go.
Here's the angel.
Baby Christmas.
Uh...
Maybe there.
Yeah.
No way.
Cool it.
It's only the runaway.
Hey, John.
John, what do you think you're doing, huh?
It's a private party, man.
Look, this has nothing to do with you.
It's between me and my...
It's between me and John.
John, come on. We're going home.
John, come on.
What the hell are you doing?
Who the hell do you think you are, huh?
You come barging into my light
and start telling me what to do?
Well, I'm sick of it, man. I'm sick of it!
If I want to drink, I will.
And nobody, especially you,
is going to tell me what to do.
Only scarf.
I'm sick of it.
Marty, we should start on the tree.
Where have you been?
Your mother's been worried sick about you.
Robert got home two hours ago.
And watch your mouth, boy.
Look, I'm sorry.
I know.
This is not over, young man.
We will talk about this after church.
Go to bed. Go.
I don't know what gets into him sometimes.
He knows how I get one.
He did it to upset you.
Oh, John's a bloody wimp at that.
It's time for Robert to go home.
It's got nothing to do with this.
What's he doing here?
It's been over two weeks, and as far as we know,
he hasn't talked to his parents since that first day.
He's thinking about his situation.
He's running away from it.
It's the holidays.
When families should pull together,
and here we are arguing,
you and me, John and Robert, Robert and his folks,
it's just not right.
He needs us.
Ruthie.
Ruthie, you know I love you.
All I've ever wanted is to make you happy.
We're the best family I know.
But you can't replace Greg with Robert.
He's not our boy.
He belongs with his own mom and dad.
If they knew he was here...
They know he's here.
She came to see him.
When?
Last week she came in the shop.
I was afraid you'd make him go away.
Is she still here?
I don't know.
Last week?
I was gonna tell you.
I know we don't keep secrets.
I was afraid that you'd make him go away.
And wonders, wonders of his love.
I am not talking today about the story of Christmas.
But rather spiritually what Christmas means.
It's not about presents,
it's not about turkey dinners,
it's not about a few days off from work.
It is a time to look within.
To discover what is truly important.
It's a time to join together, one to another.
Celebrating the gift, the wonder of life.
You're throwing too hard, John.
What have I done, huh?
Give me the ball.
Look, are you angry at me because I'm working for your father?
Give me the ball.
Is that it?
I said give me the ball.
Look, I am sorry, John.
I'm sorry if you're mad at me.
I could quit if you want, but that is all I can do, all right?
You can leave.
I'm sorry.
You can leave.
I've got just as much right to be here as you.
Look, I don't care if you're like my parents,
or you're like my sister, or you're like me.
But that's my home.
I live there.
You're just passing through, man.
I'm sorry.
I've got easy meals up my sleeve.
Malaysian creamy satay.
Fabulous.
All I need now is a nice drop of...
you and continental just brilliant.
Now, what do you do if you live in a desert community
and you want to talk face to face to others
hundreds of kilometres away?
What do you do?
We use a compressed video satellite network,
the first of its kind in the world.
At Yurandamu, people are now using it
to talk to others throughout the Tanami Desert,
in Alice Springs, and as far away as Darwin.
The originals of Central Australia
use their video network for education,
for business, and just like us,
for entertainment.
You know, I always thought...
that the value of a man
wasn't how well he took care of his family.
You know, that's the way I was raised.
And I worked very hard to take care of you guys,
to take care of you, Robert, and...
and you, to keep you safe.
But the truth is,
and I didn't even realise it until today,
is that what you really needed
was me, just me, to be there.
If he chooses them...
it's because he's a man.
It's Christmas Eve tomorrow.
I was wondering if you're busy.
I hear there's this new little Italian place you want to try.
Earl, I'm sorry.
I believe I might be available.
I'll have to check with my wife first, though.
Probably Friday, but call first.
I don't want you to come in for no reason.
Okay, then. Bye-bye.
Hi.
You don't look so good.
What's the matter?
Robert?
Honey, what is it?
Um...
I'm...
Missed your family.
I don't know where I belong.
It's not easy being 16.
It's not easy being a parent.
You worry all the time that your children are healthy,
that they're getting everything they need.
The toughest part is trying to figure out what's best,
and then do it.
You're bound to make mistakes.
I know I have.
You think you're doing the right thing,
then you make a mistake.
You don't mean it.
And on any other day,
nothing would happen.
But there you are.
You've hurt your child,
and there's nothing you can do to make it better.
Robert,
I don't know what your parents did,
but it's not right to make them suffer.
They must be punishing themselves even more than you are.
Let them know you forgive them.
I'm sure they're sorry.
I know they love you.
You're a wonderful young man.
I'd be proud to call you my own.
Give them a chance.
It's Christmas.
You're going to be late for dinner.
Why do you care, John?
I'm going to be late for dinner.
Why do you care, John?
I don't.
My mom sent me.
Come on.
I've had it with you, man.
Why don't you just go home?
Go home.
I don't understand you, John.
I mean, all I wanted to be was your friend.
I really thought you liked me.
I did like you.
But it was just like...
You were the good guy and I was the bad guy.
I'm sorry.
I am so sorry, John.
I guess I really never thought how this would affect you.
Your face hurt?
No.
It's killing me.
Mommy, don't look.
Oh, I didn't see a thing.
I put Santa's cookies on a plate in the kitchen.
His milk is poured. It's in the refrigerator.
This is the number for the restaurant.
Would you please walk Tammy home right after dinner?
Sure. Okay.
All right. Good night.
Hello.
You guys look so nice. I thought you might like a picture.
Oh, thank you.
That's him. You ever use one of these before, huh?
All right, look. It's real easy.
Just look through that little hole there.
Hold your breath and push that button.
Come on, guys. Tammy's going to take our picture.
Okay. All right. Mr. Monroe, I'll have Neil right here.
Yeah. John, you're in front.
Yeah. Perfect. Perfect.
Oh, you're drinking.
Oh, that was very good, Tammy.
Oh, right there. One more, Tammy.
One more. You're getting good at this.
Terrific. All right, Sally, I want you in bed at 8 o'clock.
You guys in bed by 10.
Good night. Good night.
Merry Christmas.
Good night. Merry Christmas.
I thought I heard a little church mouse.
Merry Christmas, Mommy. Merry Christmas, Mommy.
I can't wait anymore.
Oh, well, I suppose you could open up one while we wait for the others.
This card paper's from Roberts.
Really?
Look, Mommy, it's a stranger.
Just what I wanted.
Can I get everybody up now?
I guess so.
Dear, I don't know what to call you.
Mrs. Monroe seems so formal when I feel so close to you.
I think I'll call you Ruth because you feel like my friend.
I hope that's all right.
Merry Christmas, Mom.
My baby.
What you said about forgiveness makes a lot of sense.
People do make innocent mistakes that end up hurting someone.
But blame doesn't do any good.
People have to forgive themselves before hurts can heal.
I hope you forgive yourself because it wasn't your fault.
You had no idea someone was gonna run off and take your baby.
Maybe you're wondering why I'm writing you this.
The reason is that I love you.
And I don't want to see you suffer anymore.
I want you to know that I'm happy.
That I have a good life.
You're really good.
That I have a good life.
You were right about my parents.
They love me very much, and I love them.
We're a family now.
I felt lots of love at your house.
But my home is with them.
You can stop worrying and always remember that I love you.
Your son, Greg.
Ruthie, honey, what's wrong?
Greg?