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Maybe the world is blind Or just a little unkind

Don't know Things you can't be sure

Of anything anymore Although

You

I need your paw, Brandon.

Thank you.

Oh,

it's a Walkman for Cherry's birthday.

Okay. For your birthday, I'll get you a walk dog.

I got Cherry this Janet Jackson tape. Good job, Henry.

And for her birthday gift, I got her these really neat clown candles.

Bad job, Henry.

Cherry's too old for clown candles.

She's not a kid anymore.

And here I thought I was being a happening dude.

You're being a happening dud.

Interesting jacket.

Thanks. It's Cherry's birthday present.

I've been working on it for three months.

Hello?

Larnice. It's Larnice.

Oh, where's my baby sister this time?

London? Paris?

Rome? Let me say hello.

You're calling from an airplane.

Oh, I never talk to anybody on an airplane.

Well, where are you headed?

Oh, yes, Jerry will be thrilled.

Of course I'm excited. Don't I sound excited?

Do I sound excited?

Of course I'm excited.

Uh -huh.

Right. Great.

Bye.

Lanius is flying in special for Cherry's birthday tomorrow.

That piece of news seems to have left you underjoyed.

Underjoyed and underwhelmed.

Lanius always makes me feel inadequate.

Why?

Well, she's a rich, beautiful, and famous singer.

And whenever she walks into a room, I just seem to disappear.

A woman your size could never disappear.

I mean, it's because your personality is so large.

Forget it.

I should be happy Larnice is coming.

Usually for Cherry's birthday, she sends an expensive gift and an empty promise

that she'll see her soon.

She's making a real effort this time. She's flying in for Cherry's party.

Yeah, I'm amazed.

Now I got to rip up this jacket.

Rip it up?

You crazy?

Henry, you're so uncool.

The cool thing is to have clothes that look like they're worn out.

Oh, well, then why don't we go down and back the car over it?

Great idea.

Maybe you are a real cool dude.

Quiet, everyone.

Cherry could walk in any minute.

Ouch, you're stepping on my Gucci.

Sorry, Margo.

I'm turning on the light.

Ow, that's my nose.

Where is that child?

Hey, is that her? That can't be her, Margo. Cherry doesn't have a blonde.

You've been taking gorgeous pills.

Good. They worked.

Punky. Oh, you've gotten so pretty.

Oh, thanks.

Hi, I'm Margo. I've always been pretty.

Margo. Laniece, my favorite chartreuse.

Henry, my favorite flatterer.

And Betty, my favorite sister.

Oh, I'm your only sister.

Oh,

no.

What's wrong?

I bought all of you gifts. Let me see. Where did I leave them?

First you left them on the plane. Then you left them in the limo.

I'd forget my head if it wasn't on Whitmore's shoulders. Everyone, this is

Whitmore, my personal secretary.

Assistant. Hi.

How are you?

Naughty.

We're coming out, Larnie. I'm all yours, kid.

Let's party till we drop.

No, ma 'am, I'm afraid you can't.

I'm afraid I can't. Why can't I? Because you're due at the Blue Note nightclub

in exactly two hours and 17 minutes.

I knew she didn't just fly in for cherry's party.

Listen, I want you all to be my guests tonight at my opening.

If you don't mind, I'll wait downstairs in the limo. My allergies are beginning

to flare up.

allergic to dogs? No, children.

Tell me what it's like to live in Paris.

Oh, it's a wonderful city.

I've been to Paris. The shopping is divine.

And the people there are very good at speaking French.

And Cherry, how are you doing in school?

Okay.

Considering it's school.

Cherry, you should come to Paris.

I'd love to see Paris.

Could I go, Grandma?

Sure.

Start saving your life.

Boy, I bet if I start saving right now, I'll have enough money in 350 years.

Look, I'm dying to know what's in that box.

I don't like being nosy, but I've learned to live with it.

Happy birthday to my favorite knee.

Hey,

look.

Here's a little poem on the back of this napkin.

There once was a man from Nantucket who's... Quite a crowd.

Chicago still loves loonies?

That's a lovely gown, Sherry. Is it a Christian Dior?

No, the label says it's a prop to Le Mans.

French for dry clean only.

Well, good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Blue Note

Before we begin, does anybody out there own a 1955 DeSoto?

Yes, I do.

Did I leave my lights on? No, no, I just wanted to see what the owner of a car

that old looks like.

But seriously, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to present that

lovely international artist, the one, the only, Miss Larnice Barker.

Here is my niece, Cherry Johnson.

And this is her best friend, Punky Brewster.

And this is her other best friend, Margo Kramer.

America's sweetheart.

Folks, tonight is a very special night, not just because I'm back here in

Chicago, but also because it's... Cherry's birthday.

And I'm hoping that Cherry will give me a present for her birthday.

Sure, anything.

I would like for you to come and live with me in Paris.

What do you think, folks? Isn't that a great idea?

I wish we could have stayed for the second show.

My heart couldn't take another show.

Me, Cherry Johnson in Paris.

Oh, la, la, si, bu, play, s 'il te jure.

Is that a grip, Cherry?

Can I go, Grandma?

I don't know, Cherry. I had to think about it.

Wait a minute.

You're not actually considering this?

Back off one amount. I said I had to think about it.

Betty, let's go down to my place and have a cup of coffee. There's coffee

here. Yes, but I have thinking coffee.

I have a few beans to grind with you.

But... Hunky, what do you think about me going to Paris?

What do you think?

I think I want to know what you think. What I think isn't as important as what

you think.

I think...

do you think?

I think I'm getting a headache.

I got a headache as soon as I heard you might be leaving.

So, you want me to stay?

No, you should go.

Really?

Sure.

I think it's great.

Thanks, Punky.

And you know what else?

I'm lying through my teeth.

You are?

What will I do without you? You're my best friend.

And you're my best friend.

If you move away, I don't think I'll be able to stand it.

I'm sorry.

I'm being selfish.

No, you aren't.

Yes, I am.

You've got a chance to do something really fun and terrific, and here I am

thinking about myself.

I'm pig dirt.

No, you aren't.

From now on, I'm going to concentrate on being happy for you.

See, I'm happy. This is a happy gal.

Betty, I don't understand.

I thought you'd have been furious when Lonnie's dropped that bombshell.

Well, I was at first. I was ready to rip her lips off.

Why didn't you?

She's a singer.

How would she make a living?

Be serious, Betty.

Maybe Cherry would be better off with Larnice.

What? She can give us so much more than I can.

Wonderful education, beautiful clothes, and a chance to see the world.

Betty, you raised Cherry.

Wouldn't it break your heart to see her go?

You know it would.

There aren't enough words to say how much that little girl means to me. But I

want what's best for her.

Larnice's. Fighting?

Glamourous. I'm mean.

Stop it.

I don't want to hear any more about how Lannis is great and you're nothing.

It's not true.

It is.

The best person for Cherry is not who is most interesting at a cocktail party or

who has the most important friends or has the most travel stickers on her

luggage. The best person for Cherry is the one who will be the best parent.

You're right, Henry.

And since I'm not available, the next best choice is you.

Stand up. Stand up and shout it out.

Stand up. Stand up and shout it.

And our knees.

I was trying to be quiet, and then I realized I don't have a key.

Sorry I'm late.

The second show was fabulous.

I did three encores, and then, of course, there was the party.

You wouldn't believe who was there. The governor, the mayor, and best of all,

Bud McKenzie.

Freeze, Cinderella.

to talk to you about that bombshell you dropped tonight.

Oh, you mean that Cherry coming to Paris thing?

That's the one.

Well, I was going to mention it to you first, but, well, the excitement of the

crowd and, you know, the theatricality of the moment.

Did you see the look on Cherry's face?

Did you see the look on my face?

Now, this may not be so theatrical, but Cherry's not moving to Paris.

Now, Betty, let's be honest here.

I can give her opportunities that you just... you just can't.

Oh, really?

Well, let's just talk about those opportunities.

What kind of school did you have in mind?

Oh, France has wonderful boarding schools.

Oh, so that means you wouldn't be with her. And what about during the summer

when you're on tour?

Well, she can stay in my townhouse in Paris. It's fully staffed.

Oh, then you wouldn't be with her. Well, what happens when Cherry has a problem

or question?

Who does she talk to?

Well, there's always Whitmore.

Larnice, the man is allergic to children.

They have shots for that.

Well, Cherry can't be sandwiched between your career and your social life.

I just want what's best for her.

Kids need structure and organization.

You need a secretary to just tell you where your head is.

Maybe we should ask Cherry what she wants.

You don't ask a 12 -year -old to make that kind of decision.

Any parent would know that.

Hi.

Cherry, why aren't you asleep?

Because my eyes are open and I'm standing up.

Well, go back to bed, honey.

Okay, but first, can I say something, Aunt Larnie?

Of course, sugar.

What's on your mind?

I don't want to move to Paris.

You don't?

I'm sorry.

My friends are here, my school's here, and most important, Grandma's here.

I'd miss her. I even miss her when she works late nights at the hospital.

I'd go nuts with the whole ocean between us.

I understand.

Your grandma's a pretty special lady, and I ought to know.

Before she was your grandma, she was my big sister.

She still is.

Oh, my dear.

Want to make this a family hug? You bet.

All right.

Oh, I wonder who there could be at this time of night.

Who is it?

It's us.

I'm sorry. I know it's late.

But Punky has something on her mind.

Go ahead, sweetheart.

Cherry, maybe I am being selfish.

But you're my best friend. And I don't think you should go to Paris.

So I'm putting my foot down. You absolutely, positively cannot go.

Okay.