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♪ Whoa whoa whoa ♪

Hey, Roc, what's up?

Unemployment figures, Joey.

What are you worried about? You working.

- You know what I mean, Joey. - Ouch. You hurt me.

Oh, look, look, I'm sorry, Joey.

I was just reading this article on the bus on the way home.

It got me to realize, all the cracks I make about you

not having a job and spongin' off of me and Eleanor...

'...they were counterproductive.'

I mean, they could really affect your self-esteem.

Yeah, yeah, Roc, yeah, you are right.

So we should sit down

and really put our heads together

and talk about your future.

Give you a direction in life.

I mean, your dreams are my dreams.

Damn, Roc, You got all that insight from this article?

Let me see that.

Whoa, Roc, this is an article

about two brothers that lived together for ten years...

...till the older guy kills his unemployed...

...younger brother over a turkey leg.

I know. It got me to thinkin'.

♪ Them that's got shall have ♪

♪ Them that's not shall lose ♪

♪ So the Bible said ♪

♪ And it still is news ♪

♪ Mama may have ♪

♪ Papa may have ♪

♪ But God bless the child ♪

♪ That's got his own ♪

♪ That's got his own ♪ Them that's got shall get ♪

♪ God bless the child ♪ Them that's not shall lose ♪

♪ Them that's got shall get ♪

♪ That's got his own ♪ Them that's not shall lose ♪

♪ Whoa whoa whoa ♪

Hey, hey, hey, Eleanor.

- Why are you so happy, baby? - Hey, baby.

Roc, today, I helped to deliver

the most adorable twins you've ever seen.

Yeah, apparently you've never seen the Hall twins.

Roc, can you imagine having two children?

I don't have to imagine, I got two rug rats

runnin' around here now.

Roc, you know it's been a long time

since we talked about having children.

Oh, well, then let's talk about having children.

Oh, Roc, I'd love to have a baby.

Eleanor, not now. Okay, we talked about it, huh?

Hey, what's on tonight, Joey?

Roc, I feel like the time is right now.

Yeah. Yeah, man, it might be great having a kid.

I mean, kids can bring new purpose

and meaning to your life.

Mine, too.

I mean, I could take the little one for walks

to the park, to the zoo, to the beach.

I mean, they're better than puppies

with pickin' up women, too.

I mean, even a little homie kid

is good for, what, two phone numbers.

Besides, Roc, if anybody should be a father, it should be you.

I mean, you got a lot to offer a kid, man.

I mean, I can see you now, man, teachin' him how to...

...play baseball and ride a bike, teach 'em--

Joey, shut up.

Anything to keep you off my back.

Eleanor, I know you wanna freshen up for dinner

so don't, don't let me stop you, huh.

Roc Emerson, I'm not goin' anywhere.

Now, we got some unfinished business to discuss.

I wanna talk about having some children.

Eleanor, the fact is, the time isn't right now.

It is according to my biological clock.

Well, maybe your biological clock is runnin' a little fast.

Now, come on, Eleanor, we both work full time.

How would we handle children, huh? Think about it, now.

Okay, look, Eleanor, I've told you before. Look.

Look. I-I I've got a schedule now.

One...

...semi-detached house.

Two, Joey out.

Three, a baby.

Eleanor, honey, I don't wanna have a child

until I'm sure I can give it everything I never had.

Oh, what didn't you have?

Oh, well, I-I-I didn't mean anything by it, pop.

Oh, I know, you're still upset

about that football I never got you.

No, pop.

Okay, it was that bike you wanted

so you wouldn't have to walk your paper route.

No, pop, it helped me build up my legs.

Hey, come on, look, you're a wonderful father.

- You still are. Stop this. - 'Daddy.'

What you think about me and Roc havin' some children?

Well, I think you should.

But as you can see, no matter

how much love and care you give them

someday, they'll turn around and stab you in the back.

See, Roc thinks that we should wait

till we are better off, financially.

What do you think?

Well, I wanted to wait

to have children, too.

But, unfortunately, even black folks

can lose their rhythm once in a while.

You mean, I was a mistake?

Well, not originally.

But, son, you were a most welcome mistake.

Oh, I know I don't tell you as often as I should

just how proud of you I really am.

But I am and I love you, son.

Oh, you know, pop, that that's the first time

you ever said something like that to me in all my 37 years.

Hey, I'm pacin' myself.

You know, after all this talk, I think I'll go upstairs

and dig out some of your old baby pictures.

Oh, that'd be nice, pop.

Oh, damn, I just remembered.

I don't have any baby pictures of you.

But I got a bunch of Joey. I'll just look at those.

Roc, you gotta be open-minded about this.

No, I don't, Eleanor. I'm not ready now and I'm sorry.

But that's just the way it is.

You've just got to be more patient.

Not about this.

Anything else, a new house, a car, whatever.

But I can't wait for children much longer

and I just won't, damn it.

Well, you're just gonna have to

'cause I won't do it now and I can't.

I've got enough on my shoulders as it is.

You know, I-I can't believe that you're not with me on this

'that you'd do something to make it harder for me, huh?'

- Well, I won't do it. No, no. - Roc, wait.

- Eleanor, I just won't do it. - Roc! Roc, wait a minute.

Hey, sis, uh, what's, what's going on?

Roc just got upset and stormed out the door

when I told him I wanted to have children.

Whoa, this is serious. You wanna talk about this?

- I'd love to. - Okay, I'll go get daddy.

No, that's not...

It's okay, Joey. I'll talk to you.

Oh, really, I'm.. Thank you. I'm flattered.

Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead, start from the beginning.

Go ahead.

See, Joey, I know Roc complains

about not havin' enough money to start a family

but I can't see how money is the only issue

when it comes to havin' a baby.

I think there might be somethin' else going on here.

What'd you think?

It's money.

Hey, come on, Eleanor, you know Roc.

I mean, he's a wonderful man.

But he's just, just too damn practical.

God, Joey, don't I know it?

You know, all my life

I've only ever wanted two things.

To be a nurse and to have a family of my own.

When Roc and I first got married, I was willin' to wait.

- Hmm. - But not anymore.

No matter when we do it, it ain't gonna be easy.

And no matter when we do it, we ain't gonna be rich.

And this ain't about time or money.

I really want this, Joey.

I want to be a mother.

And you'd be a great one, too.

I know that.

Oh, thanks, Joey.

But who am I foolin'?

I've had this conversation with Roc before

but I've never seen him get quite this upset.

- 'Hmm.' - Might as well face it.

This is just something else that just ain't gonna happen.

Thanks for talkin' to me, Joey.

Hey, Joey. What's goin' on?

Nothin', pop.

Nothin'.

Eh.

Well, whatever you're sellin', we already have too many of it.

Okay, okay, okay, okay.

Whatever you're sellin', I'll buy 'em all.

Just, just stop cryin'.

I'm lost. I want my mommy.

Okay, okay. Hold on. Hold on there, little fella.

We'll find your mama.

Um, uh, wh-wh-where do you live?

If I knew where I lived, I wouldn't be lost.

Yeah, you got a point.

Yeah, well, go ahead and make yourself at home.

Well, uh, since I don't know where you live

uh, I guess I have to keep you, huh?

Can you kick in some rent?

Hey, that's more like a champ.

Hey, everything is gonna be okay.

Hey, wh-what's your name?

Davey Simmons.

Oh, how you doin', Davey Simmons?

Oh, call me uncle Roc.

Well, what's your mother's name?

Mamma.

Alright. Well, what does your daddy call your mamma?

Sweet cheeks.

Mm-hmm. Then, uh, what do her friends call her?

- Roxanne. - Roxanne. Finally.

- Hey, Joey. Come out here. - Huh? Huh.

Yeah, Roc, what... Roc, what's that?

Uh, this is Mr. Davey Simmons. He's lost.

Look up for a Roxanne Simmons in the phonebook.

- Tell her where he is. - Okay.

Get some milk and cookies.

I don't want milk and cookies.

They are for the kid.

I knew that.

Uh, you have any brothers, Davey?

No, I'm an only child.

Well, you don't know how lucky you are.

Eh, brothers eat all your food

and spend all your hard-earned money.

Don't ever get a brother, Davey.

Oh, enough about me.

Tell me a story.

Story?

Well, I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't...

Well, okay. How about a fairy tale, huh?

Um.. It's called, uh...

...Joey gets a job.

Once upon a time, in this overcrowded house

there lived this evil monster named Joey

who'd eat everything in sight.

He'll open their refrigerator...

This is fun.

But I think you better stop.

Why, what's wrong?

I'm startin' to feel a little sick.

You're not gonna throw up on me, are ya?

Okay, a nice, new, clean shirt on. Okay.

So tell me something, Davey.

What do you wanna be when you grow up?

I wanna be garbage man, just like you.

Really? Why?

Like you said...

...perks!

- Hello, Roc. - Hey, hey, Eleanor.

This here is Mr. Davey Simmons.

- He's lost. - Oh, poor baby.

Everything's gonna be okay. Don't you worry.

I won't.

Uncle Roc will take care of me.

That's right.

Joey's trying to locate his mom now.

Good.

Wh-wh-what would you like to do

until then, Davey?

I want uncle Roc to tell me

more about Joey the evil monster.

You know kids, you know. Imagination.

Hey, I found his mother. She lives two blocks from here.

I told her I'll bring Mr. Davey home.

Hey, hey, well

it was great meeting you, Davey.

We had fun.

You can get lost around here

any time you want to.

Thanks. Bye, uncle Roc.

- Bye, lady. - Bye, baby.

Well, come on, partner, shall we get

some milk and cookies for the trip?

I'll race you to the kitchen.

Ah, boy, that's a cute little kid, huh?

Yeah, I'll say, huh.

Oh, Eleanor, I'm...

I'm so sorry about what I did yesterday

you know, runnin' out like that.

It's okay, Roc.

I guess I really didn't put myself in your position.

If you're worried that we can't afford it right now

then, this isn't somethin' I should force you into.

Oh, Eleanor, I realize I was bein' selfish.

You know, sometimes I get so caught up

in the tryin' to, you know, keepin' us goin'...

...I forget about all the other things

that are really important.

Especially the things that are important to you and...

And you gotta believe me, sweetheart, I feel real bad

that I got angry with you.

Eleanor, I guess the problem is

you know, I-I'm just a little, little scared

about havin' a child.

I understand, Roc. It's a big responsibility.

But, after spending time with little Davey, uh...

...you know, may-may-maybe I can handle it, you know?

I mean, you know, together, um...

Yeah, I think, uh...

I-I-I think I'm ready to give it a try.

Roc, you're not just sayin' this 'cause you spent one afternoon

with a lost boy?

No, no, no, no, it just made me see

what we are missin' out on.

You know, I mean, I realize I'm gonna be scared

no matter when we do this but, um...

Uh, let's, uh, let's-let's-let's do it

and I'll worry about the money later.

Oh, honey, I love you.

- You know, Roc? - Hmm.

Havin' a baby gonna be a lotta hard work.

Eleanor.

Making one is gonna be a lotta fun.

Mm.

Follow me.

Yep.

Well, partner, I don't think you know

how much good you've just done.

Cut the chat, and give me the cash.

Yeah, well.

Yeah, well, you, you earned it. Here, there you are.

Ten bucks?

We said 20.

Besides, he made me puke.

Well, maybe you should've got that in writing.

See, that's a good lesson for ya.

Twenty, or I sing like Ray Charles.

Why, you little.. Here.

Take. Here. Here's, here's the other 20.

Now, go, go, come on, get lost, get lost.

What about my milk and cookies?

Milk and coo... You just made $20.

Go, buy your own.

♪ Whoa whoa whoa ♪

- Hey, pop! Hey, Joey! - Hey, stud.

- Eleanor home yet? - No.

She must be still at the doctor's.

She's takin' a pregnancy test.

Oh, that's great news.

Yeah, why didn't she just take

one of those home pregnancy tests?

That I've read so much about.

She wanted to be sure.

Oh, I can't believe it.

- Finally, I'll have a grandson. - Yeah. I'll have a nephew.

And I'll have a legitimate dependent.

- This calls for a toast. - Sounds good, pop.

- Hey, hey, sweetheart. - Hey! Hey!

- Hi. - You've been to the doctor's.

- No, I didn't see any point. - Why not?

- It's that time of the month. - What, he's on vacation?

No, Roc, it's that time of the month.

Oh! Oh, okay.

I'm definitely not pregnant again.

Roc, we have to talk... privately.

Uh, no way. This involves all of us.

Oh, that's right. It's a family matter.

Please, Roc and I would like to discuss the situation

by ourselves, alone.

Yeah, go to your room.

Mm-hmm.

Don't want us around, just ask.

Roc, I think we need to face the possibility

that there might be somethin' wrong with me.

You remember, I-I told you

about the problems my sister had.

I think maybe I need to see a doctor.

Oh, come on, Eleanor, that's ridiculous.

You're healthy.

Well, Roc, we've been tryin'

for four months now.

Well, um...

Well, maybe it wouldn't hurt to...

...to see if there is, you know, somethin' wrong.

I'll make an appointment.

But, Roc, I'm worried.

Oh, sweetheart.

There's nothing to worry about.

What if I find out that I can never have any of your children?

Would you still want me?

It would make me less of a woman.

Eleanor.

I don't think there's anything

that could make you less of a woman.

You're more woman... than I could ever ask for.

I-I wonder what's takin' so long.

Oh, don't worry, son.

I'm sure Eleanor is doing just fine.

Yeah, I'm really lookin' forward to having the kid.

Yeah, I can imagine what it'd be like to...

I'll teach him where to meet girls and how.

What to say to 'em, what not to say.

You know, teach him all the best moves.

You know, the, the important stuff.

Joey, if we ever do have a kid, you know, it could be a girl.

Well, then... I'll teach her that all men are pigs.

God, you know...

...I saw this little kid on my route yesterday.

His dad was carrying a heavy garbage can out.

Mm-hmm.

And this tiny little kid

was holding the other handle

and lookin' real proud of himself

as if, as if he was doin' all the work.

Yeah, kids are stupid.

Hey, pop, you're real quiet.

Oh, I was just thinking about when you two were young.

You were amazing. Oh, all children are.

They don't know the difference between black and white.

And they don't judge anyone by their race or their religion.

They think they can do anything they set their minds to.

They think life is fair.

So what are you sayin', pop?

Joey's right.

Kids are stupid.

In the greatest way imaginable.

What if the doctor gives Eleanor bad news?

Hey, hey, hey, what's with this down attitude here, man?

Now, we don't know if we can't have children.

And, I mean, and if we can't, we got options.

- I mean, we can always adopt. - Sure.

There are lots of kids out there who could use a good home.

That's a fine idea. We'll adopt.

Oh, I-I-I don't know, pop. You see--

Oh, who asked you?

May I remind you that if anybody's gonna raise a child

it's Eleanor and me.

And she and I may discuss adoption at some point.

But for now, I just wanna wait...

...and see what the doctor says about her medical condition.

- Well, you're right, son. - Yeah.

And I'm sorry.

I should be more sensitive

to your situation.

Sure, it'll be disappointing

if Eleanor can't have kids.

But I've still got Eleanor.

And she is what matters most in the whole world.

- That's right. - Yeah.

- Roc! - Hey.

Hey, sweetheart.

So what's the diagnosis, doctor?

Excellent. I've examined and tested Eleanor thoroughly.

'She is in perfect condition.'

Totally capable of having children.

- That's great. - 'That's fantastic.'

You hear that, Elle.

Hey, but, doc, I mean, if she's okay...

...what's the reason she's not gettin' pregnant?

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