1 00:00:15,430 --> 00:00:17,640 Welcome back to Play of the Week, 2 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:19,970 where each week a play is performed live 3 00:00:19,970 --> 00:00:22,680 in front of a studio audience, here in Cornley 4 00:00:22,680 --> 00:00:24,850 and broadcast to the nation. 5 00:00:24,850 --> 00:00:29,150 I am Chris Bean, the director. 6 00:00:29,150 --> 00:00:30,820 Following a number of complaints, 7 00:00:30,820 --> 00:00:32,820 we have combed through this week's script 8 00:00:32,820 --> 00:00:34,740 for any offensive language. 9 00:00:34,740 --> 00:00:37,030 One character in particular, Buddy, 10 00:00:37,030 --> 00:00:39,490 does use rather a lot of gruff vocabulary, 11 00:00:39,490 --> 00:00:42,250 or as my mother would put it, "Scottish language," 12 00:00:42,250 --> 00:00:44,370 which will be censored throughout. 13 00:00:44,370 --> 00:00:48,500 Also, unusually, this week, we have hit a minor snag. 14 00:00:48,500 --> 00:00:50,340 Tonight's American play 15 00:00:50,340 --> 00:00:52,170 is entitled "90 Degrees" 16 00:00:52,170 --> 00:00:54,470 in relation to the Tennessee heat. 17 00:00:54,470 --> 00:00:57,680 Unfortunately, when the set builders saw 90 degrees 18 00:00:57,680 --> 00:00:58,930 written on their technical drawing, 19 00:00:58,930 --> 00:01:02,100 they took it to mean build parts of the set... 20 00:01:02,100 --> 00:01:04,730 You'll immediately see what they've done, to be honest. 21 00:01:04,730 --> 00:01:07,150 But do not fear, we have corrected the issue 22 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:09,560 by repositioning the cameras. 23 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:12,150 So, the actors are prepared, 24 00:01:12,150 --> 00:01:15,450 the stage is, in some sense, set. 25 00:01:16,570 --> 00:01:19,530 Please enjoy 90 Degrees. 26 00:01:41,010 --> 00:01:42,970 Give it to me straight, Larry. 27 00:01:42,970 --> 00:01:44,980 How long does your daddy got to live? 28 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:47,770 Daddy gets more sick each sunrise. 29 00:01:47,770 --> 00:01:51,190 The doc says we ought to prepare for the worst. 30 00:01:51,190 --> 00:01:52,900 Said I wasn't going to cry. Damn it! 31 00:01:55,940 --> 00:01:57,610 That's mighty fine work looking after 32 00:01:57,610 --> 00:01:59,410 that old man all by yourself, Larry. 33 00:01:59,410 --> 00:02:01,160 Yeah, it's not just me. 34 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:03,700 Ol' Neighbor Joe is always passing through. 35 00:02:03,700 --> 00:02:05,330 -Morning! 36 00:02:06,580 --> 00:02:08,960 Morning, Joe! 37 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:12,460 Well, your daddy is lucky to have you around. 38 00:02:12,460 --> 00:02:13,670 Thank you, Mr. Pines. 39 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:17,050 Wow! It sure is... 40 00:02:19,970 --> 00:02:21,300 Sure is hot today. 41 00:02:21,300 --> 00:02:24,350 It's 90 degrees outside. 42 00:02:25,430 --> 00:02:27,020 It's 90 degrees in here too. 43 00:02:28,730 --> 00:02:30,900 -Can you feel it? -I sure can. 44 00:02:32,520 --> 00:02:34,860 Perhaps I can pour you some ice tea. 45 00:02:37,150 --> 00:02:38,200 Please! 46 00:02:52,830 --> 00:02:53,840 Thank you. 47 00:03:01,010 --> 00:03:02,090 It's good stuff. 48 00:03:02,930 --> 00:03:04,510 Melinda made it. 49 00:03:04,510 --> 00:03:06,560 Almost as good as your mommy used to make. 50 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:09,140 Ah, I sure wish she was here now. 51 00:03:09,140 --> 00:03:11,440 She'd know just what to say to Pa. 52 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:13,860 -Sugar? -Yes, please. 53 00:03:15,860 --> 00:03:17,860 Always did have a sweet tooth. 54 00:03:18,900 --> 00:03:20,570 Can I get you some more ice? 55 00:03:20,570 --> 00:03:21,950 Just a couple of cubes. 56 00:03:25,200 --> 00:03:27,950 Well, you sure drank that fast. 57 00:03:27,950 --> 00:03:29,960 Can I get you a refill? 58 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:32,580 No! 59 00:03:32,580 --> 00:03:35,840 You know, my brother and sister will be arriving anytime now 60 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:37,750 and I just can't wait to see 'em. 61 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:39,340 Don't be so naive, Larry. 62 00:03:39,340 --> 00:03:41,470 There's only one damn reason they're coming back. 63 00:03:41,470 --> 00:03:44,140 I am not naive, Mr. Pines. 64 00:03:44,140 --> 00:03:46,390 Buddy and Barbara are good people! 65 00:03:46,390 --> 00:03:47,510 BOTH: Whoa! 66 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:52,690 If you'll excuse me, Mr. Pines. 67 00:04:06,990 --> 00:04:09,040 I'll be right back, Mr. Pines. 68 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:10,160 Take your time. 69 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:44,400 LARRY: Whoa! 70 00:04:46,530 --> 00:04:49,330 -Who is it, Melinda? -It's Ms. Barbara. 71 00:04:49,330 --> 00:04:50,450 No, Carl. 72 00:04:50,450 --> 00:04:52,540 I need you to tell the buyers to relax 73 00:04:52,540 --> 00:04:55,210 and sign the damned contracts today. 74 00:04:55,210 --> 00:04:56,630 Real good to see you, Barb. 75 00:04:56,630 --> 00:04:58,670 I don't care if there are layoffs, Carl. 76 00:04:58,670 --> 00:04:59,960 I care about profits. 77 00:05:02,510 --> 00:05:04,880 Larry, it's been a while. 78 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:06,550 Five years, Barb. 79 00:05:06,550 --> 00:05:09,470 Yet, not a day seems to have passed in here. 80 00:05:09,470 --> 00:05:11,560 Do you want to say hello to Ruffles? 81 00:05:11,560 --> 00:05:14,020 Don't tell me that mangy dog is still alive. 82 00:05:14,020 --> 00:05:15,230 Ruffles. 83 00:05:15,230 --> 00:05:16,980 Come on and say hello to Barbara. 84 00:05:16,980 --> 00:05:18,100 Ooh. 85 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:21,730 Uh, he's a few years older, 86 00:05:21,730 --> 00:05:25,030 but he still loves to run around. 87 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:31,200 RUFFLES: Woof. 88 00:05:33,830 --> 00:05:35,710 Ruffles, sit. 89 00:05:46,050 --> 00:05:47,180 Lie down. 90 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:49,470 Look, lie down. 91 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:01,360 RUFFLES: Woof. 92 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:04,990 -Good boy. 93 00:06:04,990 --> 00:06:06,530 That'll be our little brother. 94 00:06:06,530 --> 00:06:09,240 And his money-grabbing city gal. 95 00:06:09,240 --> 00:06:11,990 Ugh, Melinda, please be civil. 96 00:06:11,990 --> 00:06:14,240 Rene is Buddy's wife now. 97 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:16,870 Yeah, she sure got her hooks in deep. 98 00:06:16,870 --> 00:06:18,620 Ah, Buddy, Rene. 99 00:06:18,620 --> 00:06:21,380 Oh, hello there, Larry. 100 00:06:23,460 --> 00:06:25,510 Buddy, good to see ya. 101 00:06:25,510 --> 00:06:28,300 Ooh! Honey, you weren't kidding. 102 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:30,590 It is something quaint. 103 00:06:30,590 --> 00:06:32,390 Daddy's in his room. 104 00:06:32,390 --> 00:06:36,810 Now, before you see him, I must warn you, 105 00:06:36,810 --> 00:06:37,930 he's in a bad way. 106 00:06:38,980 --> 00:06:41,400 Oh, Barb, please don't cry. 107 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:42,860 I'm sorry, Larry, it's just... 108 00:06:44,980 --> 00:06:46,070 It's just so sad. 109 00:06:52,160 --> 00:06:53,620 Come on, Barb! 110 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:55,200 Cut the crap! 111 00:06:58,080 --> 00:07:00,420 Easy, Buddy. You okay? 112 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:01,880 Of course I'm not! 113 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:05,300 I was the quarterback for the Tennessee Bears! 114 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:08,590 One bad tackle, I break both my legs. 115 00:07:08,590 --> 00:07:10,470 Now, I'm stuck in this chair. 116 00:07:13,220 --> 00:07:15,140 Okay, Buddy, calm down. 117 00:07:15,140 --> 00:07:17,100 How about a nice cool beer? 118 00:07:17,100 --> 00:07:18,310 Sure. 119 00:07:28,610 --> 00:07:32,200 I'm starving too. You got snacks, right? 120 00:07:32,200 --> 00:07:34,620 Can't you think about something other than your belly? 121 00:07:34,620 --> 00:07:37,040 Anything to stop me thinking about my legs. 122 00:07:40,210 --> 00:07:43,540 You ain't even asked about your pops yet. 123 00:07:43,540 --> 00:07:46,130 How long does he have left? 124 00:07:46,130 --> 00:07:48,800 Doc says it could be any day now. 125 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:51,220 At least he won't have to put up with any more of this... 126 00:07:52,840 --> 00:07:54,510 ...crap. 127 00:07:54,510 --> 00:07:56,810 RUFFLES: Woof, bark, growl. Woof, bark, growl. 128 00:07:56,810 --> 00:07:59,180 -Woof. -What's your little dog doin'? 129 00:07:59,180 --> 00:08:02,440 -Oh! -Don't mind him. He's real friendly. 130 00:08:02,440 --> 00:08:04,190 RUFFLES: Wag, wag, wag. 131 00:08:04,190 --> 00:08:06,560 CHRIS OVER SPEAKER: Don't say "wag," just press the button. 132 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:08,780 ROBERT: Which button? CHRIS: The button right in front of you. 133 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:14,110 Got it. 134 00:08:14,110 --> 00:08:17,370 Will someone please control this animal? 135 00:08:17,370 --> 00:08:19,120 Go into the study, boy. 136 00:08:19,120 --> 00:08:23,580 RUFFLES: Fine! It's not easy being a dog, you know? 137 00:08:23,580 --> 00:08:24,870 CHRIS OVER SPEAKER: You're supposed to be doing dog noises. 138 00:08:24,870 --> 00:08:26,170 You can't give it lines. 139 00:08:26,170 --> 00:08:27,460 ROBERT: It's an inner monologue. 140 00:08:27,460 --> 00:08:29,460 CHRIS: Then why are you saying it out loud? 141 00:08:29,460 --> 00:08:30,840 This is a naturalistic piece. 142 00:08:30,840 --> 00:08:32,130 ROBERT: Nothing natural about it, Chris. 143 00:08:32,130 --> 00:08:33,590 They built the set sideways. 144 00:08:34,470 --> 00:08:36,140 CHRIS: Just do a bark. 145 00:08:36,140 --> 00:08:37,390 ROBERT: This is your fault, Chris. Trying to cut costs, 146 00:08:37,390 --> 00:08:39,470 getting Dennis's dad to do the sets. 147 00:08:39,470 --> 00:08:41,640 Then you got that toymaker to do all the furniture. 148 00:08:41,640 --> 00:08:45,060 He's never done anything other than jack-in-the-boxes before. 149 00:08:45,060 --> 00:08:47,730 CHRIS: Just do a dog noise. Do a dog noise! 150 00:08:50,110 --> 00:08:51,150 ROBERT: No. 151 00:08:52,780 --> 00:08:54,450 Go into the study, boy. 152 00:08:54,450 --> 00:09:00,240 ARGUING INDISTINCTLY 153 00:09:00,240 --> 00:09:03,200 ROBERT: Chris, what a disaster. 154 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:05,290 ROBERT AS RUFFLES: Get your hands off me, you fiend. 155 00:09:07,630 --> 00:09:09,790 ROBERT: Press the button. CHRIS: Oh, you idiot! 156 00:09:19,220 --> 00:09:20,350 CHRIS: Stay out of my way. 157 00:09:20,350 --> 00:09:22,770 I am executing a three-point turn. 158 00:09:22,770 --> 00:09:25,480 ROBERT: Chris, look at the state of that. 159 00:09:25,480 --> 00:09:27,690 CHRIS: Will you stop interfering with me? 160 00:09:27,690 --> 00:09:31,270 You did that, it's your fault! 161 00:09:31,270 --> 00:09:33,190 I am exiting the scene. 162 00:09:40,410 --> 00:09:42,040 ROBERT: That was not naturalistic. 163 00:09:42,910 --> 00:09:45,040 Ah, Mr. Pines. 164 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:48,080 ROBERT: Wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait. 165 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:49,130 Wait! 166 00:09:51,500 --> 00:09:53,840 Ah, Mr. Pines! 167 00:09:58,470 --> 00:09:59,640 Woof... I mean... 168 00:10:01,430 --> 00:10:04,520 I'm sorry. I don't believe we've met before. 169 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:07,940 Oh, this is Ronald Pines, the family lawyer. 170 00:10:07,940 --> 00:10:10,060 Your dad has asked me to speak to y'all on his behalf 171 00:10:10,060 --> 00:10:11,900 since his condition has worsened. 172 00:10:11,900 --> 00:10:13,980 If you'll all be so kind as to join me 173 00:10:13,980 --> 00:10:15,070 in the study. 174 00:10:23,990 --> 00:10:26,290 It's a pleasure to see you again, Ms. Barbara. 175 00:10:26,290 --> 00:10:28,750 It's nice to have the family back under one roof. 176 00:10:28,750 --> 00:10:33,090 Would be if it wasn't for that Yankee jezebel in our midst. 177 00:10:33,090 --> 00:10:35,800 Now, now, Melinda, you forget your place. 178 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:38,260 She does not have Buddy's best interest at heart. 179 00:10:38,260 --> 00:10:41,300 You can see clear as day she has eyes for another. 180 00:10:41,300 --> 00:10:44,600 No, no, Melinda. There's nothing between Larry and Rene. 181 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:47,730 No, I didn't say nothing about Larry, did I? 182 00:10:47,730 --> 00:10:50,810 Excuse me, Ms. Barbara, I must get back to my chores. 183 00:10:55,570 --> 00:10:57,650 Pleasure to see you again, Ms. Barbara. 184 00:10:57,650 --> 00:10:59,820 It's nice to have the family back under one roof! 185 00:10:59,820 --> 00:11:03,580 It would be if it wasn't for that Yankee Jessabelle in our midst. 186 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:06,040 Now, now, Melinda, you forget your place. 187 00:11:06,040 --> 00:11:08,250 She does not have Buddy's best interests at heart. 188 00:11:08,250 --> 00:11:10,580 You can see it clear as day, she has eyes for another. 189 00:11:10,580 --> 00:11:12,420 Now, now, Melinda. 190 00:11:12,420 --> 00:11:14,000 There's nothing between Larry and Rene. 191 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:17,460 No, I didn't say nothing about Larry, did I? 192 00:11:17,460 --> 00:11:21,130 Excuse me, Ms. Barbara. I must get back to my chores. 193 00:11:31,140 --> 00:11:32,190 RONALD: Thank you, Barbara. 194 00:11:41,700 --> 00:11:43,780 Welcome, everyone. 195 00:11:43,780 --> 00:11:48,450 Now, I'm aware this may be an uncomfortable meeting. 196 00:11:48,450 --> 00:11:51,830 But first, I need you all to sign a copy 197 00:11:52,750 --> 00:11:54,330 of these documents. 198 00:11:54,330 --> 00:11:55,420 Oh, oh! 199 00:11:57,460 --> 00:11:59,010 Now, before Mr. Burgess... 200 00:11:59,010 --> 00:12:00,130 -Whoa! 201 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:04,970 ...finalizes his will, 202 00:12:04,970 --> 00:12:07,180 by a show of hands, which of you would intend to 203 00:12:07,180 --> 00:12:09,430 sell your share in Burgess Fine Tea 204 00:12:09,430 --> 00:12:10,980 after your father has passed? 205 00:12:11,680 --> 00:12:12,690 Barbara. 206 00:12:15,150 --> 00:12:16,230 Buddy? 207 00:12:21,490 --> 00:12:22,820 There it is. 208 00:12:22,820 --> 00:12:24,820 Shame on the two of you. 209 00:12:24,820 --> 00:12:27,160 How could you think of doing that to the workers? 210 00:12:28,830 --> 00:12:32,960 -Oh! -Buddy, I do wish you wouldn't use that kind of language. 211 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:35,000 Can you blame him for being angry? 212 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:37,340 He's stuck in that chair for life. 213 00:12:40,590 --> 00:12:42,590 All right, everybody settle down. 214 00:12:42,590 --> 00:12:44,010 You're upsetting Ruffles. 215 00:12:45,470 --> 00:12:47,100 -RONALD: Woof. -Come here, boy. 216 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:53,690 Good boy. 217 00:12:53,690 --> 00:12:56,850 Mr. Burgess has made it clear he does not want... 218 00:12:56,850 --> 00:12:59,480 Mr. Burgess has made it clear 219 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:02,570 he does not want the business to be sold. 220 00:13:02,570 --> 00:13:05,490 So, it seems, Burgess Fine Tea 221 00:13:05,490 --> 00:13:08,490 must be inherited by Larry alone. 222 00:13:08,490 --> 00:13:10,330 Larry alone? 223 00:13:10,330 --> 00:13:13,200 All right. We all just need to cool down. 224 00:13:13,200 --> 00:13:16,460 Uh, Melinda, bring us some more of that ice tea. 225 00:13:16,460 --> 00:13:19,040 MELINDA: Yes, Mr. Larry. 226 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:28,720 MELINDA: Oh! Oh! 227 00:13:30,430 --> 00:13:32,180 There you go. 228 00:13:33,890 --> 00:13:36,270 I'm gonna need something stronger than that. 229 00:13:36,270 --> 00:13:39,730 Melinda, fetch us some beer from the refrigerator. 230 00:13:40,860 --> 00:13:41,860 MELINDA: Okay. 231 00:13:42,780 --> 00:13:45,030 Oh, yes, Mr. Larry. 232 00:13:46,650 --> 00:13:48,450 Barb, Barb. 233 00:13:48,450 --> 00:13:50,070 MELINDA: Ooh! Okay. 234 00:13:50,070 --> 00:13:52,160 Mr. Pines. Mr. Pines! 235 00:13:52,620 --> 00:13:54,830 Oh! Rene. 236 00:13:54,830 --> 00:13:55,910 Rene! 237 00:13:58,830 --> 00:14:00,170 Rene! 238 00:14:00,170 --> 00:14:01,170 Rene! 239 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:07,130 -Rene! -No! 240 00:14:07,130 --> 00:14:09,050 -Rene! 241 00:14:09,050 --> 00:14:10,600 Rene, you really need to... 242 00:14:12,470 --> 00:14:13,600 Rene, harder! 243 00:14:22,150 --> 00:14:24,070 If you need me, Mr. Larry... 244 00:14:24,070 --> 00:14:26,110 Oh, no! 245 00:14:26,110 --> 00:14:27,150 I'll be... Oh! Whoa! 246 00:14:28,320 --> 00:14:30,110 Oh! There go my bosoms. 247 00:14:32,450 --> 00:14:36,660 If you need me, Mr. Larry, I'll be in the kitchen. 248 00:14:40,830 --> 00:14:43,670 How is it fair that Larry gets it all? 249 00:14:45,840 --> 00:14:50,260 Come on, Buddy. You're just talking out your ass. 250 00:14:50,260 --> 00:14:52,930 Settle down, all of ya, and drink your beers. 251 00:14:55,100 --> 00:14:57,310 Ah, nothing like some cool sips 252 00:14:57,310 --> 00:14:58,430 on a hot day. 253 00:15:00,560 --> 00:15:03,230 Perhaps Pines is right. He should brew beers. 254 00:15:06,730 --> 00:15:10,530 All right. We all just need to be civil to one another. 255 00:15:10,530 --> 00:15:12,280 Buddy always gets snippy 256 00:15:12,280 --> 00:15:14,740 when he's been drinking on an empty stomach. 257 00:15:14,740 --> 00:15:16,240 Oh, we could deal with that. 258 00:15:16,240 --> 00:15:17,370 Uh, Melinda, 259 00:15:17,370 --> 00:15:19,960 bring us some of that fine gazpacho. 260 00:15:20,620 --> 00:15:22,290 MELINDA: Yes, Mr. Larry. 261 00:15:25,090 --> 00:15:26,210 MELINDA: Enjoy! 262 00:15:26,210 --> 00:15:28,300 Mmm... 263 00:15:28,300 --> 00:15:31,220 Well, if you're still hungry after that, 264 00:15:31,220 --> 00:15:34,010 Ol' Neighbor Joe usually passes by 265 00:15:34,010 --> 00:15:35,760 with something sweet about now. 266 00:15:37,930 --> 00:15:39,180 Howdy. 267 00:15:39,180 --> 00:15:42,230 Who'd like a slice of my blueberry pie? 268 00:15:42,230 --> 00:15:43,350 -Oh! 269 00:15:47,230 --> 00:15:48,940 Buddy? 270 00:15:48,940 --> 00:15:50,990 Why don't you take five minutes in the kitchen? 271 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:55,780 What you must understand is, 272 00:15:55,780 --> 00:15:59,870 Mr. Burgess has the interest of his workers at heart. 273 00:15:59,870 --> 00:16:02,710 Barb, I know that you're not happy... 274 00:16:02,710 --> 00:16:06,090 I know you're not happy with Daddy's decision, 275 00:16:06,090 --> 00:16:07,800 but, as his children, 276 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:09,460 we must respect his wishes. 277 00:16:09,460 --> 00:16:11,170 RONALD: Absolutely agreed! 278 00:16:11,170 --> 00:16:14,340 Now, I know Buddy can be 279 00:16:14,340 --> 00:16:17,510 a different... 280 00:16:19,720 --> 00:16:21,350 BARBARA: Excuse me, Mr. Pines, 281 00:16:21,350 --> 00:16:23,440 may I speak with you in the living room? 282 00:16:23,440 --> 00:16:24,650 Of course. 283 00:16:24,650 --> 00:16:25,690 After you. 284 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:54,260 I'll be back momentarily. 285 00:17:08,650 --> 00:17:10,360 -Excuse me. 286 00:17:13,820 --> 00:17:17,030 Oh, Larry, I thought they'd never leave us alone. 287 00:17:17,030 --> 00:17:18,620 I don't know what you're talking about, Rene. 288 00:17:18,620 --> 00:17:21,160 I'm talking about you and I, Larry. 289 00:17:21,160 --> 00:17:22,910 The chemistry between us. 290 00:17:22,910 --> 00:17:24,620 Keep your voice down. 291 00:17:24,620 --> 00:17:25,870 That was one night of weakness 292 00:17:25,870 --> 00:17:27,420 and I've regretted it ever since. 293 00:17:27,420 --> 00:17:29,710 Don't pretend you don't want to kiss me, Larry, 294 00:17:29,710 --> 00:17:32,710 right here on this table. 295 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:41,220 BOTH: Whoa! 296 00:17:42,930 --> 00:17:45,390 LARRY: All right. Careful, careful. 297 00:17:45,390 --> 00:17:46,980 RENE: Kiss me, Larry! 298 00:17:48,980 --> 00:17:50,310 Oh, Larry! 299 00:17:50,310 --> 00:17:53,070 You've got such a gentle touch. 300 00:17:53,070 --> 00:17:54,360 Rene! 301 00:17:59,910 --> 00:18:01,490 Keep your voice down. 302 00:18:01,490 --> 00:18:04,410 -Someone might hear us. -RENE: Larry! 303 00:18:04,410 --> 00:18:06,710 What the Sam hell is going on in here? 304 00:18:06,710 --> 00:18:08,420 LARRY: Barbara, this is not what it looks like. 305 00:18:10,170 --> 00:18:12,210 BARBARA: You have no idea what it looks like. 306 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:18,590 I cannot believe a brother of mine 307 00:18:18,590 --> 00:18:21,550 would engage in such under... 308 00:18:22,890 --> 00:18:24,770 Get out of there, Larry. 309 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:26,140 All right. 310 00:18:26,140 --> 00:18:27,390 Whoa! 311 00:18:41,870 --> 00:18:43,240 LARRY: Help me, help me. 312 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:55,500 Please, Barb, don't tell anyone what you just saw. 313 00:18:55,500 --> 00:18:59,470 Well, seems I have you over a barrel. 314 00:18:59,470 --> 00:19:02,260 I can't let Buddy find out. It'll kill him! 315 00:19:02,260 --> 00:19:04,060 I'm not gonna tell Buddy. 316 00:19:04,060 --> 00:19:05,850 Thank you, Barbara. 317 00:19:05,850 --> 00:19:07,640 As long as you give me the business. 318 00:19:09,350 --> 00:19:11,600 I can't do that. I promised Pa! 319 00:19:11,600 --> 00:19:15,980 -ROBERT AS RUFFLES: Growl. -Easy. Easy, Ruffles. 320 00:19:15,980 --> 00:19:18,190 ROBERT AS RUFFLES: She's trying to blackmail you, Larry. 321 00:19:18,190 --> 00:19:19,990 CHRIS: Stop improvising! 322 00:19:19,990 --> 00:19:21,610 That is it. Give me the remote. You're not playing the dog. 323 00:19:21,610 --> 00:19:23,030 ROBERT: Stop it. CHRIS: Give it to me! 324 00:19:23,030 --> 00:19:25,620 -ROBERT: I am doing it! 325 00:19:27,450 --> 00:19:29,580 CHRIS: Get out! ROBERT: Fine, I'm going to the canteen. 326 00:19:29,580 --> 00:19:31,580 It's real simple, Larry. 327 00:19:32,420 --> 00:19:34,670 You give me the company 328 00:19:34,670 --> 00:19:37,960 and I don't tell Buddy your dirty little secret. 329 00:19:37,960 --> 00:19:40,130 What happened to us, Barb? 330 00:19:40,130 --> 00:19:42,470 Why can't we all be more like Ruffles? 331 00:19:42,470 --> 00:19:43,840 He don't ask for nothing. 332 00:19:43,840 --> 00:19:45,260 ROBERT OVER SPEAKER: Packet of wine gums, please? 333 00:19:49,560 --> 00:19:51,850 -He ain't greedy. -ROBERT: Family size, please. 334 00:19:54,150 --> 00:19:56,360 And he don't care about money. 335 00:19:56,360 --> 00:19:58,940 -ROBERT: £3.49? 336 00:19:58,940 --> 00:20:00,150 What is this, the cinema? 337 00:20:00,150 --> 00:20:01,490 Absolutely not. I'll put them back. 338 00:20:03,450 --> 00:20:05,280 SHOPKEEPER: Excuse me, sir, what have you just put in your trousers? 339 00:20:05,280 --> 00:20:07,370 -ROBERT: Nothing... -SHOPKEEPER: Give me the wine gums. 340 00:20:07,370 --> 00:20:08,660 RONALD: No, no, I just... 341 00:20:08,660 --> 00:20:11,460 No, no, please! 342 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:15,420 ROBERT: Look over there! 343 00:20:15,420 --> 00:20:16,540 SHOPKEEPER: Get back here! 344 00:20:21,420 --> 00:20:23,180 ROBERT: All right. I think I lost him. 345 00:20:25,430 --> 00:20:26,470 Where am I? 346 00:20:27,470 --> 00:20:28,510 I'm lost. 347 00:20:29,970 --> 00:20:31,310 Ah, should be safe in here. 348 00:21:09,760 --> 00:21:10,810 Excuse me. 349 00:21:14,730 --> 00:21:16,730 -Larry! -Buddy. 350 00:21:16,730 --> 00:21:18,940 I've just been talking to Pa. 351 00:21:18,940 --> 00:21:21,030 You really are a no good... 352 00:21:21,030 --> 00:21:23,110 Crap. 353 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:25,860 Take it easy, Buddy. 354 00:21:25,860 --> 00:21:28,530 I didn't know Pa was going to leave me in-charge. 355 00:21:28,530 --> 00:21:31,120 Well, you better go change his mind. 356 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:34,410 -I'm gonna go pay my respects. -I'm comin' with you. 357 00:21:35,330 --> 00:21:36,370 LARRY: Oh, no. 358 00:21:40,630 --> 00:21:41,750 RENE: Buddy! 359 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:43,920 BUDDY: Rene. 360 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:47,220 Are you all right? 361 00:21:47,220 --> 00:21:48,720 Why are you looking at me like that? 362 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:51,510 Oh, it's just the heat. 363 00:21:51,510 --> 00:21:53,140 Pass me that beer, would you? 364 00:21:55,680 --> 00:21:56,730 What? 365 00:21:58,230 --> 00:22:00,230 I said pass me that beer, would you? 366 00:22:14,330 --> 00:22:15,450 The bear. 367 00:22:17,620 --> 00:22:19,580 No, not the bear. 368 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:22,000 The beer. 369 00:22:23,710 --> 00:22:25,130 The bear! 370 00:22:26,260 --> 00:22:28,050 No, not the bear. 371 00:22:28,430 --> 00:22:29,720 The beer. 372 00:22:29,720 --> 00:22:31,890 No, no, that's the bear. Put that down. 373 00:22:33,010 --> 00:22:35,890 Pass me the beer. 374 00:22:37,350 --> 00:22:38,730 The bear! 375 00:22:38,730 --> 00:22:40,350 No, not the bear! 376 00:22:40,350 --> 00:22:41,770 The beer! 377 00:22:41,770 --> 00:22:43,230 The bear! 378 00:22:43,230 --> 00:22:45,230 Not the bear, the... The... 379 00:22:46,030 --> 00:22:47,780 The beer. 380 00:22:49,030 --> 00:22:51,660 -The bear! -Not the bear, the beer! 381 00:22:51,660 --> 00:22:53,200 Oh! 382 00:22:53,660 --> 00:22:55,080 The beard! 383 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:56,910 Not the beard, not the beard! 384 00:22:58,000 --> 00:23:00,000 Lager, lager beer. Lager? 385 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,420 Larger bear! 386 00:23:01,420 --> 00:23:04,090 Oh! Larger bear! 387 00:23:04,090 --> 00:23:06,420 Here you go. A larger bear! 388 00:23:10,300 --> 00:23:11,300 Thank you. 389 00:23:19,810 --> 00:23:21,270 Cheers! 390 00:23:21,270 --> 00:23:23,360 Oh! 391 00:23:32,490 --> 00:23:35,120 Papa! Oh, Papa, don't go. 392 00:23:35,120 --> 00:23:38,330 It's all right, Barb. Everything's gonna be all right. 393 00:23:38,330 --> 00:23:40,500 Doesn't look like he can hold on much longer. 394 00:23:43,040 --> 00:23:45,500 Oh, he's coughing. Get him his pills. 395 00:23:49,720 --> 00:23:51,050 Here you go, Pa. 396 00:23:53,050 --> 00:23:54,140 Ah! 397 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:59,180 -Here's your oxygen, Pa. 398 00:24:02,100 --> 00:24:03,440 Here you go, Pa... 399 00:24:09,110 --> 00:24:10,900 BARBARA: You got to stay with us, Daddy. 400 00:24:10,900 --> 00:24:12,910 Ol' Neighbor Joe just made you a pudding. 401 00:24:15,370 --> 00:24:17,660 This meringue is lighter than air. 402 00:24:22,830 --> 00:24:26,460 I feel it's nearly time. 403 00:24:26,460 --> 00:24:29,250 Oh, Daddy, you're making me cry. 404 00:24:35,090 --> 00:24:38,220 Look, Pa, Ruffles has come to say goodbye. 405 00:24:43,890 --> 00:24:45,900 Let me pet him one last time. 406 00:24:55,030 --> 00:24:58,030 -Careful, Papa. -I think I'm going. 407 00:24:58,620 --> 00:24:59,790 I'm going. 408 00:24:59,790 --> 00:25:01,830 Hold on, Papa. 409 00:25:01,830 --> 00:25:04,920 I don't think I can hold on much longer. 410 00:25:04,920 --> 00:25:07,500 -I love you, Barbara. -I love you, Daddy. 411 00:25:07,500 --> 00:25:10,960 -I love you, Larry. -I love you, Pa. 412 00:25:10,960 --> 00:25:13,920 Goodbye, cruel world! 413 00:25:19,640 --> 00:25:21,430 Thanks, Melinda. 414 00:25:21,430 --> 00:25:22,520 MELINDA: Mmm. 415 00:25:24,850 --> 00:25:27,350 It's a shame it had to work out this way. 416 00:25:27,350 --> 00:25:29,610 It's going to be all right, Buddy. 417 00:25:29,610 --> 00:25:31,610 We don't need Burgess' Fine Tea. 418 00:25:32,360 --> 00:25:33,900 We have each other. 419 00:25:33,900 --> 00:25:35,900 I just never catch a break. 420 00:25:35,900 --> 00:25:38,240 First my accident and now this. 421 00:25:46,830 --> 00:25:50,250 Buddy, I ain't never seen you cry like this before. 422 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:55,590 Papa has passed. 423 00:25:55,590 --> 00:25:58,680 I'm so sorry. I'll leave you all alone. 424 00:25:58,680 --> 00:26:02,010 Larry, if you want to swing by my office to go over the papers. 425 00:26:02,010 --> 00:26:06,730 You know, Buddy, I saw the funniest thing in the study this afternoon. 426 00:26:06,730 --> 00:26:08,480 Actually, Mr. Pines... 427 00:26:09,190 --> 00:26:10,690 I won't be stopping by. 428 00:26:11,480 --> 00:26:13,360 -You won't? -No. 429 00:26:13,360 --> 00:26:15,860 I want to sign over control of the company 430 00:26:17,200 --> 00:26:18,910 -to Barbara? -What? 431 00:26:18,910 --> 00:26:20,240 To Barbara? 432 00:26:20,240 --> 00:26:23,040 If you have the papers, I'll sign them now. 433 00:26:24,450 --> 00:26:27,250 Larry, are you sure? 434 00:26:28,460 --> 00:26:29,630 There's no other way. 435 00:26:31,460 --> 00:26:32,590 All right. 436 00:26:52,270 --> 00:26:53,270 Sign here. 437 00:26:56,030 --> 00:26:57,030 And here. 438 00:26:58,490 --> 00:26:59,530 And on the reverse. 439 00:27:03,030 --> 00:27:04,660 There. 440 00:27:04,660 --> 00:27:06,500 I'll have these papers filed right away. 441 00:27:10,870 --> 00:27:12,170 Good day, y'all. 442 00:27:12,170 --> 00:27:14,420 MELINDA: I'll walk you to your car, Mr. Pines. 443 00:27:14,420 --> 00:27:16,800 I can't believe you've just done that. 444 00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:18,550 I've done it for you, Buddy. 445 00:27:18,550 --> 00:27:19,760 It's true. 446 00:27:19,760 --> 00:27:21,590 If Larry hadn't signed those papers, 447 00:27:21,590 --> 00:27:24,050 I'd have told you all about his affair with Rene. 448 00:27:26,680 --> 00:27:29,060 Barbara, you've played me. 449 00:27:29,060 --> 00:27:31,650 -Like a game of craps. 450 00:27:34,570 --> 00:27:38,280 Anyhow, I'd love to stay and talk, 451 00:27:38,280 --> 00:27:41,410 but we have to get back to Connecticut. 452 00:27:41,410 --> 00:27:43,410 Ain't that right, Rene? 453 00:27:45,910 --> 00:27:47,490 That's right, Barbara. 454 00:27:48,330 --> 00:27:50,040 Sorry, Buddy. 455 00:27:50,040 --> 00:27:53,210 Rene! How can you do this to me? 456 00:27:53,210 --> 00:27:56,090 ROBERT AS RUFFLES: Woof, woof, woof. 457 00:27:56,090 --> 00:27:58,170 - I've got some thoughts on this. -No, you don't! 458 00:27:59,630 --> 00:28:01,970 You two played me from the start. 459 00:28:01,970 --> 00:28:04,010 Oh, sorry, Larry. 460 00:28:05,140 --> 00:28:06,260 Come on, sweetie. 461 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:08,770 Let's get out of here. 462 00:28:13,100 --> 00:28:15,400 Buddy, I am so sorry. 463 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:17,520 Pa is gone. 464 00:28:19,070 --> 00:28:20,780 There's nothing left for us here. 465 00:28:28,790 --> 00:28:31,000 Buddy. Buddy, wait. 466 00:28:33,540 --> 00:28:39,090 Well, I guess it's just you and me now, Ruffles. 467 00:28:39,090 --> 00:28:40,340 Indeed it is, Larry. 468 00:28:40,340 --> 00:28:43,220 And there is much I need to say. 469 00:28:43,220 --> 00:28:44,680 -Why must... -OFFICER: Excuse me, sir. 470 00:28:44,680 --> 00:28:46,140 Cornley Police. Can I have a word? 471 00:28:46,140 --> 00:28:48,180 ROBERT: What? 472 00:28:48,180 --> 00:28:49,260 OFFICER: We've had a report of a man matching your description shoplifting. 473 00:28:49,260 --> 00:28:50,560 Would you come with us, please? 474 00:28:50,560 --> 00:28:52,020 RONALD: It was Chris. He told me to do it. 475 00:28:52,020 --> 00:28:53,730 CHRIS: Can we help you? 476 00:28:53,730 --> 00:28:55,230 OFFICER: Is this man working under your instructions, sir? 477 00:28:55,230 --> 00:28:56,690 CHRIS: Of course. I'm the director. 478 00:28:56,690 --> 00:28:58,150 OFFICER: Right, you're under arrest. 479 00:28:58,150 --> 00:29:00,280 CHRIS: Hey, what are you doing? 480 00:29:00,280 --> 00:29:01,690 ROBERT: Oh, microphone is still on. 481 00:29:01,690 --> 00:29:03,490 Uh, the dog's dead. 482 00:29:05,860 --> 00:29:06,910 Ruffles? 483 00:29:07,700 --> 00:29:08,780 Ruffles? 484 00:29:09,410 --> 00:29:10,450 Ruffles, no!