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Here we are, face to face, a couple of silver spoons,

hoping to find we're two of a kind, making it go, making it grow.

Together, we're going to find our way.

Together, taking the time each day to

learn all about the world.

You're saving threes, aren't you?

No, I'm not.

You mean if I discard this, you promise not to use it?

I promise.

Jen! I look really stupid,

right? Absolutely not. I knew it.

This outfit is terrible.

I blew three months' clothing allowance just to look like Zippy the Pinhead.

Billy, you look like you should be on the cover of a magazine.

Yeah, true geek.

What are you so nervous about, boy? This girl must really be something.

Dad, this is not just a girl. This is Amanda Belson. She's incredible.

She's got these eyes.

And these lips.

And these teeth.

I mean, that's... Far enough, bud.

I still can't believe I had the nerve to ask her out.

I still can't believe she said yes.

I still can't believe I said golly.

Are you sure?

I take it you're not eating at Bun and Run. No, we're having dinner at

Whoa, that should sweep her off her feet.

Yeah, that place is supposed to be great.

The only thing that can go wrong tonight is me.

Rick, relax.

The important thing to remember is don't let the salad dressing dribble down

your chin.

Dad, what if the conversation dries up?

What if we just sit there staring at each other?

What if I float out of my body and can't get back in?

No problem. I left my body lots of times. Always got back.

Have a good time, son.

Thanks.

Wait a minute, Rick.

Your collar's a little funny.

Pierre is a very expensive restaurant.

Oh, Kate, I have enough money. Rick, it's a French restaurant. No one ever

enough money.

Hey,

Rick.

Dad, I don't want to be late.

Restaurant's kind of expensive, huh?

Wow, thanks.

If you keep this up, maybe I can take it to a French restaurant in Paris.

Bye, Dexter. Bye, Dexter.

Welcome back, next. Hi, Edward.

How was Chicago?

Windy and cold, but I braved the elements to buy you this gift.

Well, let me guess.

Bowling ball.

Come on, you didn't have to do this.

I don't know what to say, do you, Edward?

Yeah, but I better keep my mouth shut.

Incredible luck.

I just happened by this old antique shop, and there he sat in the window,

faithful custodian of his patron's fortune.

I thought of us, Edward, and I wanted you to have it.

How nice.

Hold on just a minute. I'll show you something.

What do you think?

That's one place for it. I can think of several others.

Wait a minute.

Something under here.

This painting is over another one.

Really? Uh -huh. Where?

Right here, look it. She's right.

You can just make out another faint signature.

Oh, no.

What? Well, I was just reading about this little old lady who took this

to an art dealer to have it cleaned, and they discovered another painting under

it. A genuine Rembrandt. Whoa!

Hold a minute here. You're not suggesting we strip the old accountant.

Of course not.

I know what that means to you.

I can't help wondering what that signature is. A -S -S -O.

Maybe it's... Okay.

Couldn't be a Picasso.

Picasso? Strip the sucker.

I had a great time last night.

Great? Just great?

How about spectacular, fantastic, fabulous?

Now you're on the right track.

You know, I thought I was pretty clever to tell the head waiter we were

newlyweds.

Yeah, but he still made us wait an hour for a table.

Maybe I should have looked at more than a quarter.

I know what I thought was the best part of the evening.

So do I. The chocolate eclairs.

Chocolate eclairs?

I even had a dream about them.

Was there a guy in your dream who looked like me?

Uh -huh.

Ow!

Oh, no, Matt.

Great.

He doesn't look too cheerful.

Well, he's still upset about our breaking up. I can't blame him.

When you've been to heaven, it's hard to go back to Hackensack.

Mandy, can I talk to you?

This isn't the time, okay?

Look, I've got to go tell Brad something anyway.

You're really a terrific guy.

It's a curse.

Why aren't you sitting with Amanda?

Yeah. Why is she talking to Matt Henderson?

The guy's in the dumpster.

She's just going to put the lid on.

Why do you feel like that?

Don't you want to see this?

No, I don't.

I'm not going to stare at them like some petty, jealous little kid.

Anyway, I can see them just fine in the mirror.

So, how'd it go last night?

It went.

You know, Rick, one of the reasons I admire you is you're not one of those

-righteous clowns who thinks it's some kind of crime to talk about the details

of a date.

Yeah, you don't have all those sick hang -ups about privacy.

Rick, you have an awesome responsibility to share your insights and provide us

with cheap thrill.

Would you guys relax?

Look, I couldn't explain it anyway.

Look who's walking out alone.

She wants you, Stratton.

You dog.

Isn't life the best?

So, babe, how's it holding up?

Matt was really upset about us going out.

He told me he ripped the door off his locker.

Maybe. He just forgot his combination.

You think that's funny?

No.

You shouldn't make jokes about Matt.

He was emotionally devastated.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

Listen, how about going to the ZZ Top concert next week?

They're your favorite group.

Rick, this is hard for me to say.

I like you.

A lot.

But I think I'm going to start seeing Matt again.

I'm really sorry.

But I... He said he couldn't live without me. And you fell for that?

That's Matt.

Goodbye, Rick.

And thanks for last night.

I can't believe it. I finally got through.

What song you want, kid?

I'd like to dedicate Mr.

and Mr.'s Broken Wings from Rick to Amanda with utter devotion.

You know how many utter devotions I've done today. How about yours forever?

You don't understand.

I really am utterly devoted.

Okay, okay.

Rick, aren't you supposed to be studying for your exams tomorrow?

Why should I study, Kate?

My life is over.

Can you believe it? Her line's busy.

It takes me two hours to get through to the radio station. Now she's never going

to hear it.

Do you think maybe you're getting a little carried away with Amanda?

A little carried away?

Kate, if I could buy advertising on television, I'd do it.

Look, Rick, I'm all for love, but there are other things in life besides Amanda.

No, there aren't.

I got through.

Hello, Amanda. Turn your radio to WZIN.

Amanda Belson.

Lo siento, senora.

Longo numero.

Si, si, my mistake -o.

for somebody who's disgustingly, utterly devoted.

Mr. Mister's broken wings from Rick to Amanda.

Take these broken wings and learn to fly again.

Doesn't it so free?

She should have been back from the art dealer an hour ago. Where is she? Maybe

she sold the painting and ran off with the money.

Speaking of which, have you thought about how we'll split it?

I just assumed it would be 50 -50.

Although I was the one who found it.

That's true.

Although we were the ones who found the signature.

Well, yes, of course. But, you know, some people might think that was a

technicality.

I mean, I bought it.

You gave it.

As a gift.

Out of friendship.

It's a Picasso.

Oh, yes!

It was put out by Peter Casso Paint by Numbers Company, Cicero, Illinois.

We sacrificed the old accountant for this?

Well, look at it this way. We haven't lost a painting. We've gained a hobby.

Well, I'll go look to see if we have any brushes.

Well, I'm relieved.

Another minute, we would have been at each other's throats.

You're right. I never knew you could be so petty.

Dexter, don't! What is it? What?

Those are for Amanda.

Who's Amanda?

The girl Rick has a crush on.

A crush?

Dad, she's breaking my heart.

Well, I'm sorry. I didn't know here.

Rick can't seem to get through to her. I'm not surprised.

Listen, forget about the eclairs. That's the way to a man's heart.

The way to a woman's heart is through her heart. Send her a poem.

Dex, that went out about 200 years ago.

Let me tell you something, Richard.

A simple, sincere verse couched in the language of the heart can get through to

any chick.

You really think a poem will work? Can you afford a Porsche?

No. Try the poem.

It's Wednesday. She's always here by now.

Here you go, oddly devoted.

Does everyone know?

Next time you want to keep a secret, don't put it on the radio.

I'm going to dedicate a song to you. You don't mess around with a big man's

woman.

Wish me luck, guys.

Go for it, Rick.

She's gonna mangle him.

So what?

We're always getting mangled by ugly girls.

Hi.

Hi. Is it okay if I sit down?

Well... Thanks.

I just wanted to give you this.

What is it? Oh, it's a little something I've been writing for the last two days.

I'll take that.

Matt, give it back. Oh, I will as soon as I'm finished. Henderson, give it

Take it easy.

That's private. Not for long. May I have everyone's attention, please?

Stratton here has written a little poem he'd like to share with all of us.

Come on, then. Oh, my darling Amanda.

Eyes of sparkling sapphire.

Thick chestnut threads of hair.

These fill my heart.

Just seeing your sun -kissed skin. Where? Where?

Farewell, Romeo.

Hey,

Ruth. Oh, dinner will be ready in ten minutes.

I've given up eating.

Dad, would you stop asking all these questions?

This is one I don't want to talk about, okay?

Okay.

I mean it, Dad.

What do you think happened?

I don't know, but I'm going to find out.

Dad,

if it's you, I'm not here.

Rick, if you don't want to talk about this, I understand.

Good.

But if you do, I'm here.

Not bad.

Dad, I don't want to talk about it.

Why did you have to talk me into this anyway?

You know, Dad, I may have been miserable before, but at least I had a shred of

my dignity left.

I just wanted you to believe in yourself and go after what you wanted. You also

asked me, what do you have to lose?

Well, I found out.

Why do I feel responsible and I don't even know what happened?

I want to go to another school on another planet.

Won't do any good. There are women everywhere.

One thing I've learned from all this is to go after what you want, but hold on

to your dignity.

That's something.

Excuse me, Rick.

Amanda's downstairs.

She is? Here? Amanda?

Did you hear that, Amanda? What about holding on to your dignity?

I just can't resist this face.

Hi.

I'm glad you stopped by.

Rick, I had to see you.

You did?

No one's ever written me a poem before.

You liked it?

Well, I only heard four lines, but they were so romantic and wise and beautiful.

The rest was just more of the same.

I can't believe Matt could be so cruel.

Ah, who cares?

I care.

I told him I didn't want to see him for a week.

What? Well, a week's a long time.

You mean you're still going out with that moron?

What do you see in him?

Well, he's sweet and kind and good -looking.

And he is the captain of the football team.

What difference does that make?

I've always dreamed of dating the captain of the football team, Rick.

And now I am.

It's my destiny.

So,

You mean I never even had a chance then?

What can I say?

You know, I've done things for you.

I've never even imagined doing for other girls.

Here, look at this.

This is tomorrow's day Claire's.

Two weeks allowance.

For what?

So I might be given a chance to humiliate myself in public again?

You see this?

This was our relationship.

First.

It was incredible.

And now?

It's just glock.

Oh, gross!

What'd you do, strangle a baker?

I keep the habit, Alfonso. I'm free of her.

That's the last time I ever make a fool out of myself for a girl again.

Don't make any rash statements until I tell you what happened down at Burgers.

Alfonso, I know what happened at Burgers.

I mean, after you left.

The girls went nuts over your palm.

They think you're so romantic.

Get out of here. No, three of them wanted me to give you their phone

Are you serious?

Hey, I'm writing my own love poem right now.

I'm addressing it to whom it may concern.

Hello?

Yes, this is Rick.

Yeah, yeah, I guess I am pretty heartbroken.

Do you know a word that rhymes with arteries?

Tomorrow night.

Yeah, that sounds like fun.

Of course, I think I'm going to need a lot of comforting.