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I bet we've been together for a million years.

And I bet we'll be together for a million more.

Oh, it's like I started breathing on the night we kissed.

And I can't remember what I ever did before.

What would we do, baby, without us?

What would we do, baby, without her?

And there ain't no nothing we can't love each other through.

What would we do, baby, without her?

I got two shirts, a couple pairs of pants, a jacket, and a pair of shoes. I

thought you went there for school supplies.

Uh, yeah.

Um, well, they were out of school supplies. The, the, the, uh, the school

truck broke down.

Yeah, it was on the news.

I bought a present for Andrew while we were there. I hope he likes it.

Oh, yeah. Oh, that's so sweet. Oh, Andy will love it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold the phone. Time out.

This is not a toy for a boy.

This is a doll.

So? So this better fall down into a truck.

There's actually nothing wrong with boys playing with dolls. It's perfectly

natural. It is not perfectly natural. Do you know what happens to boys who play

with dolls?

They become men who play with dolls.

through. It will help him to enter adulthood without hang -ups about sexual

roles. Ellen, I have those hang -ups.

I'm okay.

No, you're not, Ellen.

Come on, let's go take it up to him. Hey, he's not gonna like it. You'll see.

Tell him to use it as a bat.

It's not better, Jennifer.

It is.

Jennifer, you don't know. You've never had an interview for the job of Midwest

Regional Manager for PBS.

As a matter of fact, I have, Dad.

And I wore this tie, and I got the job.

Honey, relax.

You look great. You do great on the interview, too. Yeah, Dad.

I want you to know we're all rooting for you. We want you to get this job

because you deserve it. You worked hard.

You're the best at what you do.

You're the perfect man for the job.

Thank you, Alex.

There's more money involved with this job.

It's not the money that's important, Alex.

This is the kind of job I've dreamt about for years.

Your dad's right, honey. This job could mean a greater voice in the creative

direction of public television.

Great. You could make it more commercial.

I am so proud of you.

I haven't got the job yet.

It doesn't matter. I'm still proud.

You're a man of passion and conviction, and I love you no matter what job you

have. Yeah, Dad.

We all love you.

Now get the job, or don't come home.

How long can it take them to make up their minds?

Steve, the interview just ended two minutes ago.

I guess the tension's getting to me.

Oh, Steve, come on. Take it easy.

I mean, you are without a doubt the most qualified man in this organization.

You're going to get the job.

Oh, yeah? What about Carl Peterson?

Peterson?

Oh, I forgot about him.

He's good.

Maybe I should go downstairs and get friendly with Petey.

Come on.

I'm just kidding, Steve. Relax.

Ted Broadnax is good, too.

Yes.

All right, fine.

Thank you.

Justin Phillips is on his way over here. I don't know about this, Gus.

I mean, I know I'm qualified, but somehow I don't get the feeling I'm his

of guy.

I'm low -key.

Phillips is more high -powered.

I think he's going to go with Peterson.

Nah, it'll be Broadnax before Peterson.

I had no idea I'd be so nervous.

This job means a lot to me, Gus.

Look, the whole staff is pulling for you.

Except for Peterson and Broadnax.

Good luck. Thank you.

Now, believe me, I've been in situations like this before. I know how to handle

it.

Thank you.

Come in, Justin.

Steve, I know you must be a little anxious, so let me get right to it.

How would you like to be the new director of programming for the Midwest?

You're kidding.

Yes, I am.

You're kidding.

Yes, I am. Oh.

Steve, the job is yours. Thank you, Justin.

Well, you want to go out for some dinner? We'll celebrate, talk about some

projects. Well, I'd love to, except, oh, my family. They're expecting me. Well,

maybe tomorrow night. Well, I usually try to have dinners with my family.

I'll let you know tomorrow. Okay, we'll do it tomorrow.

We'll order in, and we'll make it a working dinner.

Um, okay.

Well?

Well?

I got it.

All right, Steve.

Congratulations.

Oh, uh, here.

This is for you.

You were pretty confident I'd get this promotion.

I never doubted it for a minute. Thanks, Gus.

What does it say on the back?

Andrew. No, tell me it isn't true.

Just tell me it isn't true.

Let's face it, Alex. The only toy Andrew will play with is this doll.

I can't believe this is happening.

I've offered him...

Trains. I've offered him trucks.

I've offered him soldiers.

I've even offered him money.

But he has some kind of obsession with that stupid doll.

Her name is Sassy Susie.

You know what, Alex?

I think it's you that's got an obsession with this doll.

Why are you so threatened by it?

Hey, I'm not threatened, okay?

any other doll. I love you, Ellen.

Hey, that's Sassy Susie.

I used to have one of these when I was a little kid.

I lost my case.

You used to play with a Sassy Susie, Skippy? I think that's great.

Oh, I had the whole set.

Uh, Wonderful Wendy, Perky Patty, Easy Edna.

Skippy, uh... Here's ten bucks. Why don't you take Sassy through the out and

show her a good time?

Uh, no thanks, Doc.

No, I think I'm a little too old for dolls now.

Well, I'll take the ten dollars.

I can take Andrew up and get him dressed for dinner.

Your dad should be home any minute.

Where are we going for dinner, Mom?

I reserved a special table at Guido's. We are finally going to celebrate your

dad's promotion.

Oh, put him in that cute pink jumpsuit we got him.

Mom, put him in that suit of armor I bought him. And don't forget the sword.

Come on.

Don't you remember what you learned at that women's study group we went to?

Ellen.

Come on.

What did you learn?

Avoid sexual stereotypes.

And what else?

Men and women are equal.

Dolls are for girls.

I'm sorry, Ellen. and this is my brother we're talking about.

Where is Dad already? He should have been home a half hour ago. I need to

to him about something.

Jennifer, when are you going to realize Dad is an important executive now? He

hasn't got time to waste on your little pre -teen drivel.

Well, as long as you're here for me, Alex.

Jackson, are you here yet? Mom, why should tonight be different?

He hasn't been home any night before ten this past week.

Can't we go without him, Mom? I'm really hungry.

Honey, we can't have a celebration dinner without him.

Hey, gang.

Hey, Dad.

Hi, Ellen.

At least you remember how I've always wanted to do a documentary about the

plight of the Navajo Indians, but I could never get the go -ahead?

Now, I'm the guy who gives the go -ahead. And I had a little meeting with

this afternoon, and I talked me into it.

Beautiful. Now, how about dinner? Oh, no thanks. I grabbed something at work.

I've got a lot to do here.

It's a dinner to celebrate your job.

What?

Oh, right.

You already postponed it five times.

Okay. Okay, I'm coming.

I'm coming.

All right, let's go. Can I bring the duck with me? Stephen.

Okay, all right. The work can wait. Let's go.

Hello?

Oh, hi, Justin.

Oh, just a second.

Listen, it'll just take about 15 minutes. I'll meet you at Guido's. 15

Yeah, Justin, I'm here. What?

Oh, no.

Can't I wait until tomorrow?

I can't go.

Yeah, go on, Justin.

Yeah.

Oh, don't tell me that jacket's on sale. I still can't afford it.

Yeah, I'm totally depressed, too. I'll talk to you later.

Can't believe it.

What's the matter, Mal?

Wardrobe problems?

Yeah, I know what that is.

Come, let me hold you.

Mom, when is Dad supposed to be home?

Seven. It's after eight already.

Are you kidding? He hasn't made it home on time for a week.

Does Dad still live here?

Well, he's still using it as a mailing address.

Hi. Any mail for me?

Oh, Dad.

Hi.

Oh, honey, you must be starving.

Uh, no, I grabbed something to eat at work.

Oh. Well, that's okay.

Guess his pants have a little time together.

Yeah.

Oh, hi, Justin.

Yes, I was just thinking the same thing. That is an excellent way to approach

him. I need to go up and check Andy. He was a little... Yeah. A little fussy.

Yeah.

Put him down earlier.

I think these problems are all solvable, Justin.

Good. All right, I'll see you then.

Dad, are you going to be able to make my soccer game next week?

Well, I'll check my calendar at work, Jen. I promise I'll get back to you

tomorrow. Dad, I need to talk to you when you get a chance.

Oh, sure, Mel. Maybe later.

Lady, lady, lady, lady.

Come on, look, we've been over this before. Time is money.

Hey, you don't just get to come in and see Dad and get to talk to him anymore.

Those days are over.

Now, uh, Jennifer, I can give you an appointment with Dad at, uh...

2 .30 in the morning.

I'll take it.

Okay. Have you been to see Dad before?

Dad, Dad, just come upstairs when you get a chance, okay?

Okay. Hey, come on, come on, come on. Let him work. Let him work. Let's go.

it out.

Hey.

Got a couple minutes for an old friend?

Sure.

Yeah.

Adjusted.

Yeah.

Okay.

That could work.

Oh, good.

Good. Yeah.

All right.

Yeah, no problem.

Thank you.

I have to go out of town for a few days.

Washington. Why?

Justin thinks we may be able to get funding for this new series I've been

wanting to do, the interviews with members of Congress.

Oh, good. Well, that's great.

That means I'll miss Jennifer's soccer game. Damn.

Well, I'll take it. Or Mallory will. And Andrew's doctor's appointment, that's

on Wednesday.

I'll take him.

I miss you. I already miss you.

I miss you, too.

Oh, Mom, come on. Your appointment isn't until tomorrow.

Oh, hi.

Good evening.

I see your name is Andrew.

Very good.

What do you know? I have a son named Andrew. Me too.

Oh, well, that's my Andrew.

Yours is cute.

Mine's got purple hair.

Well, you know teenagers.

He's 32.

He's a record producer in New York. That's what he says he's doing this week

anyway. Last week he was a cop, but next week who knows what he'll be. A

shepherd maybe.

It's nice he calls each week to keep in touch. Yeah, he likes to reach out and

nag someone.

kids, right? Blue hair, purple hair, spiked hair.

We love them anyway, right?

Love is a strong word.

Thanks, sport.

Oh, Justin, come in.

Thanks, Steve. How'd it go today? Good. I think we're ready for Kenwell

tomorrow. I know you are. I just came from a round of follow -up meetings.

Steve, everything you've done so far has worked.

Oh, thank you. I'm trying.

Well, this is going to be a record -breaking year for raising funds, and

had a lot to do with that, Steve.

There's something decent and honest and attractive about you that makes people

want to give you money.

Here, take 20 bucks.

Hey, listen, Justin, have you eaten yet? Because I've got some extra here. Oh,

yeah, I had a bite in my room.

Oh, nice -looking family, Steve.

Yours?

Yeah, yeah. This is Alex,

Mallory, Jennifer, Andrew, Alethe, and Skippy, our neighbor.

You keep sticking that back in there.

That's great, Steve.

I've got three at home myself.

You miss them?

Oh, yeah, sure. But, you know, you get used to being away long hours.

They get used to not having you around.

It works out all right.

The important thing is we love what we do, right?

Right, right. Yeah, sure.

Sure, that's the way it is with guys like us. The work takes over.

Nothing else is as satisfying.

Well, the work's satisfying, yeah, but... You'll see, Steve. You'll see.

the way it is.

You're a winner.

You're willing to pay the price.

That's what separates the guys like us.

Dad. Hi, Alex.

What are you doing back?

Everything all right? Oh, fine. Where's your mother?

Sleeping.

Already? What time is it?

Uh, 3 .30.

I lost track of time.

What are you doing up?

Well, I started reading this book, Vector Calculus, The Untold Story.

Couldn't put it down.

I feel like I haven't seen you in a while.

Yeah, well, you've been busy.

Anything big going on in your life? Any big changes?

Well, uh...

I'm married now. You knew that.

And I'm president of the United States.

Yeah, I read that somewhere.

Listen, Dad, you know, don't feel guilty about all the time you have to spend

working these days. I mean, we all understand.

Even Andrew.

I'm giving up my promotion, Alex.

I'm taking my old job back.

Dad, what do you think?

You don't want to do that.

I mean, you got more power on this job. You got more money.

You got more money.

There's more to life than power and money, Alex.

Give me an example.

Look, Dad, I... I don't pretend to understand you.

You know, what makes you tick.

Why you live your life the way you do.

In fact, I stay awake at night wondering...

Where did I go wrong?

I guess you know what you're doing.

Underneath it all.

I believe you.

Thanks, Alex.

Stephen! Hi, Lucy.

Something all right?

Fine. I just came home early. The trip went well?

Oh, it went great. Big success. We made a lot of money.

They loved my ideas.

It felt good.

So why give it up?

Give it up? What's he saying?

I'm going back to my old job, Elaine.

Mom, Andrew's up. He needs his bottle.

Dad?

Where?

No, Jennifer, over there.

In our kitchen?

Come on.

Oh, sleepy time. You guys look great.

of you.

Jen, I want to hear all about your soccer game.

Mal, if you want to talk to me, now's a perfect time.

Will you be here in the morning?

I'll be here.

Okay, good.

This is for Andrew.

That guy really dead.

I don't know. It looks like him.

Don't blame yourself, Alex.

You did your best with me.

Glad you're back, Dad.

Okay, what really went on down there?

Well, just like I said, it went great. Big success.

So big that you want to quit?

Lisa, I was sitting in a motel room in Washington, D .C.

I just finished the most successful...

meeting of my life, and I realized something.

What? Everything I care about, really, really care about is in this

house.

There's no such thing as success for me if it gets in the way of my life here.

Why? You're not always going to be traveling so much.

It's not just the traveling. It's the long hours, the total absorption in the

work. That's not going to change.

You know, there are a lot of things I don't like about this new job.

But I want you to be everything that you want to be, so don't give this up for

us, for me.

I don't want this job, Nathalie. It's not the right time in my life.

What I do want is to be home to tuck Andrew in at night, to help Mallory with

her homework,

to fall asleep in your lap, reading the paper, have you carry me up

to bed.

I've missed that too.

That's a price to pay for everything.

Tonight I realize the price I've had to pay.

I've had to lose the intimacy of the people I love.

The everyday involvement with my children.

Teaching them, playing with them.

Watching their teeth come in.

And I've had to lose the pleasure and comfort of having you at my side.

I don't want to be number one at work.

I want to be number one right here.

You are with me.

Come on, I'll carry you upstairs.

Sit, Ubu, sit.

Good dog.