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I'm really trying
to understand this.

I thought I was making
a smart investment.

Bill Taylor's
a businessman.

I wanted to get into
business with him.

And this had nothing
to do with Kelly.

What do you want
me to say, Brandon?

I want you to say
that you didn't do this

just to mess with Kelly,

because that's exactly
how it looks.

I know.

I just really lost it, okay?

Look, you and Kelly
getting back together

has been really hard for me.

You know that.

Brandon,
believe me,

I-I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

That's for sure.

Look, I'm the one
who's paying here.

Yeah, sure, Kelly got
her feelings hurt,

but I'm out a lot of money.

They still haven't caught
this Driscoll guy, huh?

No.

They think he's in
Europe or something.

I don't know, I have to go
down to the police station

and look at some
more photos.

Well, at least
that's something.

Not really.

You know, I mean,

they said
even if they do find him,

the money's probably
already gone.

I can't wait for Jim and Cindy
to get here.

I could really use
some parental guidance.

They're not coming.

They're not?

Nope.

They had to choose between three
weeks in July and this weekend.

July won.

But your mom
will be here.

Well, that'll be the first time
in a long time

I'll be glad to see her.

I got to go.

Did you tell her?

No, no, I didn't
tell her.

I think she's sorry, and I think
she's suffered enough.

And what makes that your decision?

Kel, it's graduation weekend.

Can't we just
let things ride?

Maybe you can, but I can't.

I can't believe
you're taking her side again.

Brandon, do you want me
to move in with you or not?

Yeah, you know I do.

Well, then Valerie has got to go.

You have to tell her
once and for all

that she has to move
out of this house.

♪ Good-bye don't come easy ♪

♪ When it's time for movin' on ♪

♪ I guess it's the memories ♪

♪ That's what makes
a house a home ♪

♪ Through the tears
and the laughter ♪

♪ These four walls held
our lives ♪

♪ Filled to the rafters ♪

♪ With new beginnings ♪

♪ And good-byes ♪

♪ After all
that we've been through ♪

♪ Part of me belongs to you ♪

♪ I am bound to fly away ♪

Hi, Gabriela. Congratulations.

Congratulations.

♪ It's not that I'm losing ♪

♪ But it's so hard to...

Well, congratulations
to all of our graduates.

You've made it through your year
in kindergarten

with flying colors,

and we'll see you all next year
in first grade.

Where's my special little girl?

Did I do okay?

You were great,
sweetheart.

Yes, you were.

Give me a hug.
Absolutely.

I got to get back
to the office.

Bye.

David, your grandmother
will be in tonight.

All right,
see you later, Dad. Bye.

Bye.

Bye. Actually,
I have to get going.

I have to pick my grandmother
up from the train station.

Oh, thanks for coming, Donna.

Oh, no problem.

I was picking up
graduating tips.

Congratulations, Erin.

Thanks. Bye, Donna.

Bye.

Bye.

Come on. Erin let's
get your stuff.

Hey, I want to tell
you something. What?

You look beautiful today.

Oh, well, thank you,
Mr. Silver.

And I'll see you next
year in first grade.

You two look happy.

What can I say?

We're in love.

Um, I know the feeling.

Hey, did you get
an invitation to some mysterious

grad party
at the Wiltern Theatre?

Like a Roaring '20s thing?

Yeah, yeah it's amazing.

The Cardigans are
supposed to be playing.

I thought it was a joke,
until Donna said,

the entire Alpha
was invited.

Yeah, Steve said all
the keggers too, and Brandon.

I just don't know
who's throwing it.

I don't know.

I'd put my money
on the alumni.

You know it's the 75th
anniversary of the first graduating class at C.U.

Um, that's why
it's a '20s thing. Mm-hmm.

And you know the, uh,
head alumni is Rush Sanders.

This seems exactly like
something he would do.

Yep.

One graduation down,
one to go.

Yeah, I just hope
ours goes as well. Oh, it will.

If you don't let
your father get to you.

I don't think
he's going to show.

He's coming, Kelly.

Naturally.

He knows I don't want him to.

And Joy's coming, too.

You remember her, don't you?

Yeah, yeah, from Christmas.

Well, he knew
you'd be upset.

So, he called me and
asked me to smooth the way.

Did he ask you to achieve world
peace while you're at it?

Kelly,

be nice.

I'll try.

Unbelievable.

It is so exciting that you're
graduating from college.

Well, last week
I wasn't so sure.

I never doubted you
for a second.

You have character, Donna.

Rare in a young woman
these days.

Must be good genes.

Thank you.

How's David?

You two engaged yet?

Grandma, we are way
too young for that.

Just wondering.

But we are very committed,

and we're talking about
sharing an apartment together.

Oh, I can't wait to hear how
your mother reacts to that one.

Right, well, I don't care.

You and Grandpa didn't let
your parents stop you

from being together.

That's for sure.

Yep, you made your
own decisions.

Yes, we did,

but the timing was right.

I knew it,
and John knew it.

And when the time is right
for you and David,

you'll know it, too.

I hope so.
Yes.

Val.

Hey, I thought you'd be
on campus by now?

Don't you have that honors
thing or something?

Chancellor's
luncheon, yeah.

I kind of wanted to talk
to you first.

You want a cup of coffee?

No, thanks.

Just some arsenic
would be fine.

What's the matter?

Well, it's official.

You and I are both
graduation orphans.

Your mother's not coming?

Nope, she blew me off.

Unbelievable, huh?

What happened?

Well, apparently
she has to work,

and she can't get off.

Of course she doesn't have
the decency to call me.

That's rough.

You know, I'm not gonna let
her off the hook either.

I'm gonna tell her how I feel.

I mean, she's the one who,
who made such a big deal

about coming here anyway.

I'm sorry, Val.

Yeah, well, what else could
happen to me, huh?

Look on the bright side,
you're graduating.

No one can take that
away from you.

Yeah, but don't
forget unemployed.

Right.

What was that for?

For being sweet,
being there for me.

I really appreciate
it, Brandon.

I don't know what
I'd do without you.

Hey, what's going on, Steve?

Nothing's going on.

Why, does something look
like it's going on?

No. It just looks like you're
loitering in a parking lot

for no reason at all.

Very funny.

Hey, Silver,
come here.

I have something you might
be interested in.

What?

Senior prank.

It's a milestone
of mayhem

that people will be
talking about

for years and
years to come.

You want in?

And why would I want to do this?

To show the school you care.

Steve, I do care.

Well, then prove it.

Prove you're not some
faceless student

that slid through four years

without ever wearing
a Condor hat.

You see, now that's
where I draw the line.

Okay, okay, no Condor hat.

But I could really use
someone with your talents.

Ah, mira mi hermano de Mexic.

What's he doing here?

Electronics. You got it?

Oh, I got 'em.

Feast your eyes on the goodies.

Hey, hey, hey,

are these what I think they are?

Tijuana Tornadoes, my friend.

Mexican confetti cannons.

Man, these things
pack quite a load.

Oh, and they make one hell
of a boom, kid.

Good job,

Agent Muntz.

Thank you,
my friend. What do you say?

Are you in?

I'll get back
to you on that.

He's in.

Todos los dias pasan cosas buenas.

Sí, my friend.

Oh, great.

Finally getting
all your stuff.

You're that happy
about it, huh?

Beg your pardon?

You were the one who was
so desperate to sell out.

Yeah, well, my mistake.

You know, David,

I really love this club.

I put a lot of myself into it.

What do you want me to say, Val?

I'm sorry
you lost all your money?

This is so embarrassing.

Everybody knows.

You see,
that's funny.

I-I never thought you cared
what other people thought.

Yeah, well, I do.

It's humiliating, and now

Kelly wants me out of the house,
and she's moving in,

and she just wants it
all to herself.

Well, can you blame her?

David, please.

I mean, I told her

I'm through giving her
any grief, and I mean it.

She just doesn't believe me.

You know, your opinion
is really important to her.

Maybe you could talk to her.

I mean, she's
your sister.

No, thanks.

I really don't want
to get involved in any of this.

David, please.

If I've ever meant anything
to you, you'll do this.

Val, you've-you've already been
a big enough burden on me.

You got yourself

into this mess.
Get yourself out of it.

Thanks for nothing.

Hey, what about your stuff?

Burn it.

Okay...

Hi, pretty face.

Good to see you.

Hi.

Joy.

It's good
to see you. Hey.

It's good
to see you, too.

Did you mother tell you
we were coming, huh?

Yeah, she gave me the good news.

I'm very proud of you.

Well, I would invite you in,
but with everything--

graduation, you know...

Oh, yeah. Well, no problem.

We'll catch up later, huh?

Uh, anyway, uh,
these are for you.

I, uh...

I just wanted to see my daughter
graduate from college.

Is that so strange?

Not for most fathers.

Joy, I'll call you.

We'll go
out, okay?

I'd like that.

Okay, well,
thanks.

Yeah...
Bye.

Bye.

So, he decided
to show up.

How are you
handling it?

Not too good.

Joy and Jackie
seem thrilled

to have him around,
but they must be

seeing something
that I'm not.

Hey, it's your weekend.
Don't let him ruin it.

That's easier said then done.

Between my father and Valerie,
I'm a little tense.

Well, we all are.

It's crazy right now.

Yeah, it is.

Kel?

What?

Okay, um,

you're my best friend, and
I need to ask your opinion.

Go for it.

Okay, I'm thinking
about changing my mind

about something
that's really important.

Is this about David?

Yes.

It's about David and me,
and it's not bad.

I think it's good.

Well, what is it?

I think it's time.

Do you think I'm nuts?

Time? Oh, you're talking
about...

Mm-hmm.
Hmm.

I-I've thought a lot about it,
and I'm ready,

and I want to surprise David
on graduation night.

Well, he'll be surprised
all right.

Are you sure
you want to do this?

As sure as I am

that David
and I love each other, yeah.

Wow. What's gotten into you?

I don't know.

I mean, maybe
it's my grandmother's influence,

but I just think
the time is right for us.

Well, you don't need me

to tell you something
you already know.

Thanks.

Uh, just before we, uh...

Just before we break up,
or are forced

to eat any more of that
delicious meat loaf, um...

...all of us honors graduates
got together, sir,

uh, and got you something
that, uh,

Oh.
we hope you'll remember us by

when you're in Paris.

Brandon, thank you.

Everybody, thank you.

You're welcome.

We thought you could,

uh, use it
when you come back to visit.

It's lovely.

Here, Dad.

Oh!

It's... Everybody...

I will never forget you.

I'm very proud of all of you.

Thank you very much.

Well, I guess
that's about it.

We should all get out of here

before the dishonor
graduates luncheon starts, huh?

Clare?

Did you guys
plan that out?

Random chaos theory in action.

Did I miss
something there?

You did say to pick
you up at 1:30, right?

Yeah. That's right.

Steve, it's good
to see you.

Good to see
you, too.

So, uh,

is your mother attending
the graduation ceremonies?

Unfortunately not.

She got a show
in Toronto.

Really? Oh, that's, uh,
uh... too bad.

I-I was... I was hoping
to see her.

Yeah, me, too.

But she loves
doing musicals,

and she just couldn't
pass up doing Mame.

Yeah, I remember, she has
a beautiful singing voice.

If-if you'll excuse me.

Why did you have
to bring up your mother?

He asked me.

You know how sensitive he is
about that.

Couldn't you have just changed
the subject or something?

Uh, as an impartial observer
from a neutral country,

I kind of got to go
with Steve on this one.

Who asked you?

Come on.

No, I can't.
I gotta walk my dad home,

and then I'm supposed
to meet Donna later.

You did ask me
to pick you up at 1:30, right?

Yeah, um, but I'll just see you
tonight, okay?

Yeah.
Bye.

In order to maintain
my neutrality,

uh, you did go on a little bit.

Shut up. Who's friend are you?

And people wonder
why the U.N.

has problems. Hmm!
Hmm!

I don't know,
Bran.

It's like Clare blames me
for her father leaving.

Ah, ride it out, bro,
it'll get better.

I don't know.
I'm sensing doom.

You're sensing doom?
Doom.

That's just because
you're on the campus.

Every blade of grass
in this place can give testimony

to a near-doom experience
of yours.

It's been a great four years.

The best, my man,
tutto bene.

I can't believe
it's all ending.

I can hardly remember all
the things we did here.

You can hardly remember?

Let me see if I can refresh your memory
a little bit? Okay.

Right over there
on that lawn,

that's where you got
caught on camera streaking.

Hey, you know what?

People overreacted
to that.

And then there was
the big "Take Back the Night" evening.

I marched in that.
Yes, you did.

If memory serves, uh,
you were accused

of date rape,
weren't you?

Falsely accused.

Mm-hmm. And if it doesn't fit,
you must acquit.

Unlike the plagiarism
fiasco.

You know what?

I think that's
enough nostalgia

for one day,
don't you, buddy?

Ouch. Okay.

You know, you still have
one more chance to wash out.

Oh, great.
What's that?

Senior prank.

How come you froze me out
on that?

What's the matter,
you don't want my help?

I'm doing you a favor.
I've done enough

to tarnish your reputation
over these years.

You've done enough
to point that out, right?

Yes, I certainly have.
Okay.

I wouldn't have it
any other way.

What are you going to do
with your Dryer scholarship?

Hey, hey, hey,
remember our pledge.

No talking about the future
until tomorrow

when the future is
upon us.

I live by
that pledge.

I know you do.

We'll be adults
soon enough. Mm-hmm.

Hey, what do you say we
race to the parking lot?

Really?
You got legs?

You're on, junior.

Hey, hey, hey, hey!

Nat, come on.
I mean,

she's trying to kick me
out of my own home.

Well, it's unfortunate,
but if she's gonna be

spending that much
time there with Brandon,

I mean, you could see
her point, can't you?

No, I was there first!

God, I hate this!

Everybody is always taking
her side.

It's not about sides.
It's about reality.

Val, move on.

It just might be good for you.

Speak of the devil.

Hello, Val.

Could I talk to you
for a second?

Actually, Joy and I were
just leaving.

It's really
important.

Give us just a minute.

No problem.

What's up?

I just wanted to let you know
how much it means to me

living at the Walsh house.

I see.

And how great it
is to know

that it, that it's my home.

And how much I appreciate
Brandon letting me stay.

He said you could stay?

He didn't say I couldn't.

Why?

Look, Val, I'm probably going
to be moving in.

And so you're saying
that the house isn't big enough

for both of us?

I know it isn't.

I think that's Brandon's
decision, don't you?

This discussion's over.

Hang on, Kelly.
I think

maybe you want
to slow down here.

I don't think it's

gonna be very pleasant
if I have to call Jim and Cindy

and tell them
what's going on here.

And what is that?

They invited me
to stay in that house.

I don't think they're gonna like
that an old family friend is

being put out on the streets

because Brandon's current
girlfriend can't get along.

I see we've reached
the veiled threat portion

of the conversation.

I'm not moving.

Is that clear?

Very.

Maybe you could buy your dad a French dictionary?

He wrote one.

I just have
to find him

the perfect
going-away present.

Wait, can we go in here
for just a sec?

Uh, he doesn't
wear lingerie.

Mm-hmm.

You looking for something
specific or...?

No, just browsing.

Do you like this?

Yeah, it's beautiful.

Steve likes black better,
though.

Um, like this one?

It makes a statement.

Bold. Naughty. Easy to lose.

Which one's, uh... nicer?

Nicer?

Or... hotter?

"Nice" isn't usually the
operative word in lingerie.

Uh...

I mean more appropriate.

Appropriate for what?

Donna...

is there something
you're not telling me.

Like what?

Like why you're shopping
for sexy lingerie

when you sleep alone.

Hmm.

Oh, my God.

Did you and David
sleep together?

No, not yet,

but who knows?

I don't know what to say.

Well, don't
say anything.

David doesn't know.

Just in case it happens,
I want it to be perfect.

In that case...

...we're buying both. Come on.

Both...

What are you
going to wear?

I don't even know
if Brandon and I

are going to go to this
mysterious grad party.

You have to.

Oh, it's no big deal.

You can still go
even if I don't go.

You have to be there.

Kelly... it's for you.

Dad's throwing
the party.

What?

It's his graduation
present for you.

Jackie and I helped
with the guest list.

Oh, no. I don't need this.

He's just trying to make up

for all those times
he let you down.

You got to let him.

The hits keep on
coming, don't they?

Now, I'm the problem.

Please?

It was supposed
to be a surprise.

I promised him
I wouldn't tell you.

As I live
and breathe,

Kelly Taylor.

Hey, guys.

Joy, these are
Steve's brothers,

Ryan and Austin.

This is my
sister, Joy.

Nice to meet you.

Hi.

I never knew you had a sister.

Yeah.

Especially one so pretty.

You're sweet.

Come on, let's go.

So, Joy...

you here for the graduation?

Yep.

Great.

I hope to see you again.

Bye, Kel.

He is so cute!

Oh! You are on your
own with that one.

It's really nice

of Nat to host
the pre-grad party, huh?

Yeah, big action-packed weekend.

Yeah.

Hey, Steve, can I
ask you something?

Sure.

Do you like having me
as a roommate?

I mean, you don't mind
having me around do you?

No, not at all.

Well, I know Kelly
and I have problems, but...

I mean. I think
we can work it out.

That would be good.

Well, it would.

I don't think
Kelly's willing to try.

Steve,

do you think
you could talk to Brandon?

Could really
use your help.

Yeah, I could do that.

That would be great,

because I could use all
the friends I could get.

Donna.

David. David!

Uh, wait! Don't come in!

I'm... getting dressed.

Wait. Ugh...

Okay! You can come in now.

Hey.

Hey.
Hi.

Uh!

Oh, wait! You can't sit down.

I just, uh... made the bed.

Okay.

So, uh, what, what
are you doing here?

I thought we were
meeting at the Peach Pit.

Well, I was wondering

if you would think
that I was stupid

for getting involved
in the senior prank with Steve.

You didn't?

Whew.

So I am stupid.

Why would you want to?

I don't know. I don't know.

You know, I... I made it
through four years at C.U.

and I-I never
joined a fraternity,

and I never went to a pep rally,

and I'm just afraid that I
might be missing something.

Well, hey. I mean,
it's not for everybody.

Maybe you're just not
the rah-rah type of guy.

Yeah, maybe.

But you know what? You know...

this is my last chance,
so, I told Steve yes.

Well, Steve, he, he
can be pretty convincing.

Well, that and Muntz pulled out

a pretty impressive
arsenal of fireworks.

Oh...

Oh, my little
pyromaniac.

Yeah, you know.

Ah-ha-ha.

Mmm. Mmm. Ah!

Okay, you get out and
give me five minutes

to finish getting
ready, okay?

Must I?

Well...

Mm-hmm.

Whew... Yeah.

Hey, Val.

You ready?
No.

Uh, could you stop
doing that for a minute?

Yeah.

We gotta talk.

Oh, did Steve talk to you?

Yeah. Yeah,

and his opinion
has been duly noted.

So, what, it...
it's ignored?

Val, you gotta help me out here.

This just isn't
going to work.

You got to start looking
for another place to live.

Why?

Because you and Kelly are
gonna kill each other.

Or me.

So who's gonna
look out for me?

You know what?

Maybe Jim and Cindy will.

I already talked
to Jim and Cindy.

They said it was
my decision to make, and...

my decision is,
you gotta move out.

Brandon, please.

Not now.

Okay?

After everything that's gone on.

Val this doesn't mean we're
gonna stop being friends.

I don't have any friends--

including you.

You've made that
pretty obvious.

Just... Just let me stay
through the summer.

I can't Val.

I can't.

Okay, now everybody get a little closer.

That's it.

One more.
One more. Okay.

Okay, here we go.

Hey! Beauty!
That's the one that goes

on the wall of honor.

Thanks, Nat, for dinner.

Oh, aren't you going
to stay for dessert?

No. I'm, I'm not
feeling that well.

Well, then go home and
get some sleep, honey.

That's the idea. Thanks.

Okay. Bye.

Oh, darling, this
is your time.

Enjoy it.

I intend to, Grandma.

So feeling any better?

Yeah. I feel good.

Good friends. Good food.

Me?

You.

Clare!

Your father's calling again.

He, on the other hand,
is a wreck.

Thanks.

Brandon,

I really got to thank you.

I don't think Steve would
have graduated in four years

if it wasn't for
your good influence.

Oh, he's been a good
influence on me, too.

He's certainly made
it a lot of fun.

That I won't argue.

Hey, Class of '97!

How come I
haven't heard about

anybody pulling off a
senior prank this year?

You guys too
blasé or what, hmm?

Yeah, Dad.

We're all a
bunch of wimps.

Well, you said it, not me.

I mean, I've read about,
uh, generational apathy,

but I figured some knuckleheads

want to make this campus
stand up and take notice,

let them know
that you're here.

Well, I guess
nobody cares.

Dad, you know what?

This party's really just for
the out-of-town guests, okay?

Do me a favor--
try and stay low-key.

You're not even really
supposed to be here.

Is that a fact? Hmm.

I love you, too.

He hasn't done that in years.

So, when are we
meeting up with Muntz?

Ah. We'll slip out
after the cake.

Hey.
Hey.

You wish your parents
had come, don't you?

Yeah, sure, but they didn't,
so what's the difference?

How come your
dad's not here?

Would you believe I
forgot to invite him?

Really?

Yeah.

Well, maybe tonight
we should think

about the things we have
to be grateful for.

Like a Valerie-free
environment.

Thank you.

Hey, I'm gonna stay
at the beach apartment

with the girls tonight.
Is that okay?

That's fine.
Good.

After all, we have all
the time in the world,

now that Val's going.

I just hope she's all right.

See that?

Right on time.

Way to go, Steve.

They haven't
changed the schedule

since my punishment detail
where I worked on guard duty.

You're the man,
Sanders. You know it.

How much time do we have
before he gets back?

We've got 20 minutes to
cover the perimeter.

Okay, we got
the, uh, cannons?

Check.

All right, we got
the detonator? Detonator?

Uh, yeah, check.

All right, who am I?
Who am I?

I'm Steve Sanders
with a cap on.

Giddy up.

Come on, right here.

Hey, hold on, hold on.

What if they water these
flowers in the morning

and everything gets wet?

Uh-uh, never happen.

They're waterproof
connectors.

I thought of everything.

That's why this is going to be
the best senior prank ever.

Someone's coming! Get down!

One less thing
to do tomorrow.

So much for your
20 minute thing, Steve.

Man, I can't believe I
let him talk me into this.

You'll thank
me tomorrow.

Assuming it works,

how do we get the cannons
to go off at the same time? It's so easy.

Okay, there's
a circuit board, right.

All Steve's gotta do is hit
this button...

Ka-boom!
Ka-boom! Ka-boom!

The minute we graduate...
Shh, shh, shh.

...and turn over tassels to
the other side of our caps,

these bombinos are
gonna rock the house.

Now that's what
I call school spirit.

You guys ready?

Focus, focus, focus.

Ready?

Let's do this.
Move out!

That was so nice of Nat.

Yeah, that was
a great dinner.

Well, the night's
not over, guys.

Remember I got wine.

Oh, yeah, I'll
get the glasses.

Kel, I'm so glad you're
staying here tonight.

Yeah, I just felt
like I should, you know.

Yeah, if you
think about it,

this could be the last night

we're all here
together, you know.

What do you mean?

At the beach.

And, Kelly, you're obviously
gonna move in with Brandon.

Don, you're going
through changes, too.

Who knows what's
gonna happen with me.

Not to mention our
lease is almost up.

Do you remember when we signed
the lease freshman year?

I mean we were nervous
about even committing

to a year at this place.

It's been a really good home.

I'm going to miss it.

Why are you getting
all sentimental?

I don't know.

I can't help it.

And I just really love you guys.

And, you know, graduation always
changes everything, right?

It'll never change all
the great times we've had here.

We'll never forget those.

You're right.

I could never ask for better
friends or roommates.

Cheers.

Cheers.
Cheers.

So, roomies, I have
a favor to ask you.

Could I have the place
to myself tomorrow night?

Oh, Donna, do you think
you're gonna have

the nerve
to go through with it?

I hope so.

Well, I think
that can be arranged.

What do
you think?

Yeah, I think so.

Great. Okay, snack time.

She'll never go through with it.

No.

Good evening.

Your ticket.

May I help you?

Yeah, I'd like a room.

One facing the bluffs please.
Certainly, ma'am.

And how long will
you be staying?

I'll be gone tomorrow.

Dear Brandon,

I truly hope you have
a wonderful graduation day.

I'm sorry I won't be there.

While you're getting your
diploma tomorrow morning,

I'll be having my own
private ceremony.

I should have done this a year
ago when I was with David.

Better late than never, huh?

All my love, Valerie.

Hey, it's David.

Don't hang up. Leave a message,
then you can hang up.

Hey, David, it's Brandon.

Uh, would you do me a favor

and give me a call as soon
as you get this message.

Something's going on
with Valerie,

and I think I need your help.

Thanks, man.

You have reached the personal
mailbox for Abby Malone.

Please leave your message.

Mom, it's me again.

Disregard the earlier
messages okay.

I was just really disappointed
you weren't coming.

But I'm not mad anymore.

I've just been going through
a really bad time,

but I'm getting through it.

So don't worry about me.

Please.

I'm gonna take care of
everything tomorrow.

I love you.

Bye.

Val?

No, no, man, it's me.
I got in late.

I just got your message.
What's up?

David, listen I got a note from
Valerie and it's kind of weird.

Weird how?

Did she ever talk to you
about killing herself?

Yeah, yeah, once
when I was depressed. Why?

Because in the letter
it mentions

that she should have
done it a year ago

when she was with David.

Do you know what that means?

Yeah, yeah, exactly.

You coming?

You know, when the
demons get too close,

the ones that say that I'm gonna
end up like my father,

I come here for
a gut check.

You think that's where she is?

It's gotta be.

She, uh, she said she stayed

at the Shangri-La Hotel across
the street from the bluffs

when she got depressed.

Damn, I was really hard
on her yesterday, too.

Yeah, me, too.

Listen, I'm gonna go find her.

I'll see you at the graduation.

Wait up a sec, all right.
I'll meet you up there.

No, no, no, there's no sense
in both of us

being late to the ceremony.
I'll take care of this.

You sure?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll see
you there.

All right, good luck.

Oh, hey.
Hi.

You want to see
my party outfit?

Uh, I don't really have
time right now.

Oh, yeah, we should be
there by 10:00.

I'll just put this
in your room.

Hey, Kel, you're gonna have
to go there without me.

There's something I've gotta
take care of first.

What is it?

I don't really have
time to explain.

You mean you don't
want to explain.

Kel, let's not get into
this right now, okay?

It's Valerie, isn't it?

Can't we just have

one day without her
making us insane?

Apparently not.

I'll see you later.

Where's Brandon?

I don't know.

I haven't seen Val either.

Do you think there's
some connection?

What do you think?

Summa cum laude.

That's quite an
achievement, Arnold.

I don't think you
could've done it

without my help though.

I don't think I could've either.

You know if, uh,
if it wasn't for you,

I probably would've
dropped out this year.

It seems like
a million years ago.

All I know is when this is done

I'm definitely gonna be ready
for this blow out.

The party sounds incredible.

Yeah, you know I was thinking
we shouldn't plan

on staying that late tonight.

You're right.

We should be back by
Friday at the latest.

Wait, you're a
little crooked.

Huh?

Have you seen Valerie
or Brandon around yet?

Uh, no, I'm sure
they'll be here.

Hi. Valerie Malone's
room please.

She's still not back, huh?

All right, I'd like
to leave a message.

Yeah, I'll hold.

What was that
all about?

Nothing.

If your prank embarrasses
my dad, I will kill you.

Clare... don't worry!
It's gonna be a lot of fun.

You're such a baby.

Why don't you grow up?

What is with you?

It's either kisses or claws.
I don't get it.

Well, that's me.
Take it or leave it.

Mom!

I'm so excited!
Congratulations, sweetie.

Thank you.

Where's Brandon?

Somehow, he got sidetracked
with Valerie.

She's determined to ruin
any happy occasion she can.

Sort of like your ex-husband.

Honey, don't let anything
ruin your day.

I just don't get it.

I thought you distrusted him
as much as I do.

Life is too short to keep
looking backwards.

Excuse me, may I have your attention?

Graduates, will you please form
your lines now?

I better get my seat.
I'm sure Brandon will show up.

He better.
He's part of the ceremony.

Bye.
Bye.

Hi. Valerie Malone, please.

Oh, I'm sorry. Ms. Malone is
no longer a guest here.

Well, did you give her
my messages?

If you're Brandon,
I gave her the messages.

And what did she say?

That it was time
for her to check out.

Class of 1997, be seated.

Any sign of Valerie
or Brandon yet?

Nope.

She's gonna make him miss it.

...in preparing you
for what comes next.

For four years we have
challenged you,

we have graded you, we have
prodded you to succeed.

About the only thing
we haven't done is talk

to you about failure.

That's too bad.

Not just because failure is
a part of life,

but because the surest way
to succeed

is to allow yourself
the freedom to fail.

Val?!

Val?

Go away, Brandon.

Come on, Val, don't do this.

Why do you care?

I mean, now I won't be a problem
for you anymore.

Would you please
just come back here?

No.

What are you
doing out here?

What do you think?

Come on, Val.

We're supposed to be
graduating today, not doing this.

We can still make it.

What do you say?

And what about afterwards?

Afterwards,
we'll go home.

What about Kelly?

You let me deal with
Kelly, all right?

Come on.

Let's go.

Come on.

Let's go.
Come on.

Here then, are your challenges:
find meaningful work,

build a family,
become part of a community.

Do all these things
without fear.

Take risks.

And at all costs,
pursue the dream.

As the poet Robert Frost wrote:

"Two roads diverged
in a wood, and I...

"I took the one
less traveled by,

and that has made
all the difference."

Ooh, here you go.

Thanks, man.

And after knowing you these four years,

I can say with confidence

that the road you take will be
the one that makes a difference.

Thank you.

Thank you.

And now I'd like to call
on the recipient

of the James S. Sharlet Award

for the outstanding student
of the graduating class.

Will Brandon Walsh
please join me?

Whoo!

In his four years here,

he has been the president
of the student body,

assistant editor
of the newspaper

and general manager
of the television station.

His time here has been one
of commitment,

involvement and character.

So I think it is
more than fitting

that Brandon Walsh receive
this symbolic diploma

on behalf of the Class of 1997.

Thank you, Chancellor Arnold.

I can honestly say
on behalf of our class

that we will never forget

the years we've spent here
at California University.

And I think there's only one
thing left to say

on this momentous occasion
and that is...

"Have we graduated yet?"

Very nearly so. Class of 1997, please rise.

To officially signify
your graduation,

please turn the tassels on your
caps from right to left...

now.

Whoo!

Why can't you just tell me
where you were?

Because Valerie made me
promise not to.

So?

Fine.

She was at the bluffs.

I think she was
gonna kill herself.

No wonder she didn't want
anyone to know.

No one would believe that.

That's a little cold,
don't you think?

Brandon,

she loves herself way too much
to do anything like that.

Valerie is a drama queen,
and you know it.

So even if she was faking it,
it's still a cry for help.

Help which you're going
to provide, I take it?

Yeah, yeah, that's right, I am.

I'm sorry, Kel.
I can't kick her out right now.

This is perfect.

She won.

Don't turn this into a game.

Valerie turned this
into a game.

She said she would do anything
to stay and she did.

I just didn't think you would
make it this easy.

for the Roaring '20s
party tonight.

I'm not going to the party.

I'm gotta help my dad pack.

How can you not go?

Tonight is our night.

I know, I just... I don't
want him to be alone.

I think he feels abandoned
enough already.

Are you talking about him
or are you talking about you?

Hey, I'm sorry,
I didn't mean it.

It's okay.

I'm just having
a really hard time

dealing with all
this, you know.

I don't want to
make a mistake.

Well, your dad loves you,
Steve loves you.

You can't make a mistake.

Thanks.

I'm fine, really.

You and David go have
a good time okay?

Are you sure?

Mm-hmm.

Okay.

Okay.

Well, I better go see what's
keeping David.

Okay.

David?

What?

Are you okay?

You look like you're
asleep on your feet.

Yeah, I guess it's just
catching up to me.

We were out so
late last night

setting up the confetti
cannons and stuff.

I had a lot of fun though.

Yeah, it was terrific.

You know, I'm so tired.

Why don't we just blow off
this party and stay here.

No, no, no, I mean you were
the one that wanted to go.

Why don't you finish
getting ready

and we'll go and it's
gonna be a blast.

All right.

Do you mind if I have
a couple drinks tonight?

No, not at all.

In fact I think I could
use a couple myself.

All right.

All right, all right.

Hi.
Hey, get dressed, Arnold.

We're taking you out tonight.

I'm not going to
the party.

Come on, I'll have
you home in time to say good-bye

to your father.

Val, do you think we can be
alone for a second?

Oh, of course.

I'll be inside.
Okay.

I'm going to Paris.

I don't want
my dad

to be alone.

I get the feeling this
isn't about your dad, Clare.

I have to, okay?

You want to.

Yeah, I want to.

Hey, Val.

Hey.

I'm glad you're here.

I was, uh, I was a little
worried about you.

I didn't think you cared.

Well, you make it hard
sometimes, but I do.

That means a lot to me, David.

Thanks.

He needs me.

I need you.

He needs me more.

No, he doesn't.

And even if he does,

I don't care.

You don't mean that.

You know what,
he's your past.

I'm supposed to
be your future.

So, I don't,
I don't understand,

why don't you just
come with me to Paris.

We'll figure out our future.

By that time my dad will
be all settled in. My future's here, Clare!

How do you know that?

Because I know.

This is my home.

I belong here.

I'm not sure I do.

I won't be very good at a long
distance relationship, Clare.

I know.

So this is it?

Yeah, I'm gonna, I'm gonna go.

I can't believe after all we've
been through we're breaking up.

I can't believe it.

Well, maybe,
maybe we won't, you know.

Maybe, maybe we should just see
what happens.

Maybe if it's meant to be...

It's not meant to be.

I'm sorry.

♪ The air's so thick
you can cut it with a knife ♪

♪ At the end of the week
it's Saturday night... ♪

This is so amazing.

I can't believe Clare
is missing everything.

Yeah, the line
forms to the left.

What's taking
David so long?

I don't know.

Well, I'm gonna go
get my own drink. You want to come?

Yeah, I could use
some bathtub gin.

Hey, where'd everybody go?

They got tired of waiting.
Where have you been?

I ran into the Cardigans'
manager at the punch bowl.

I talked to him about doing
a live radio concert

from the After Dark.

Oh yeah? What did he say?

He said stick around
and we'll talk later.

Later?

Yeah, what's the difference?

We're here all night.

We've got to
be on the guest list.

We're graduates.
Sure you are.

See, there's only one
Sanders on the list.

Steve.

And he's already in.

Take a hike.

Take a hike!
Joy!

Hey, Ryan, I didn't
know you'd be here.

Could you, uh...
help us out?

No problem.

Dad, you don't mind
if my friends

join us do you?
Of course not, honey.

Any friend of Joy's
is a friend of mine. You're in, guys.

Hey, thanks.

All right.

It's okay, Joey.

So, Mr. Taylor,
can I call you Bill?

I was thinking maybe
you'd introduce me

to some band groupies,
what do you think?

I'll take that as a yes.

You want to dance?

Absolutely.

Take it easy kid,
you're already in, huh?

Hey, no thanks to you.

I'll let you buy me
a drink later.

♪ The air's so thick
you can cut it with a knife ♪

♪ At the end of the week
it's Saturday night... ♪

Good evening. Uh, a glass
of champagne, please.

Oh, Mr. Taylor, great party.

Oh, thank you.

Hello, Valerie.

Hi. So have you heard
from our mutual friend?

If you're talking about that
thief Derek Driscoll, no.

I get the feeling
he stiffed you, too.

Well, if it isn't the Babe.

Hey, Muntz.

What are you pointing at?

The bar.

I promised I'd drink a bottle of
scotch for some sick little kid.

No wonder you're a legend.

Legends are born,
they're not made.

Oh, will you look there.

Valerie and my father,
together again.

Kel, give it
a rest, will you?

We've been
fighting all day.

I'm trying.

Hey, great party.

Well, don't thank me.

Uh, can I talk to you
for a second?

Yeah.

So, where'd you find
Val this morning?

Exactly where you
said I would.

Is she going to be okay?

Yeah, yeah she's gonna be fine.

Just, uh, don't tell anyone
about this, okay?

No, no, no, no,
I wouldn't do that.

You did a good thing, man.

Thanks.

I'm paying for it now.

Okay, I'm scared to death.

Don't panic.
Everything will work out,

if you want it to that is.

I don't know if
I want to anymore.

Oh, I don't know.

And Valerie what is
the deal with Valerie?

Why are David and Steve
treating her with kid gloves?

That's probably because
Brandon told them

that if they don't,
she'll crack.

Which is a crock.

There's my daughter,
the graduate.

Hello.

Donna, congratulations
to you, too.

You deserve it, but if you'll
excuse us, I need Kelly now.

Now.

What is this about?

A big surprise.

Big.

Can I have your
attention please?

Thank you.

My name is Bill Taylor,
and I'm your host.

Are you all enjoying yourselves?

That's great, because
tonight is your night.

The 1920s may have
been roaring,

but I'm sure they
won't hold a candle

to your 20s.

Now you all know
what you're here for.

Now I want you to
meet the reason why.

My daughter, Kelly Taylor.

This party is my graduation
present to her.

So, uh, Kelly, why don't
you say a few words?

Hi.

Have a good time.

Well, that's what a, uh,

hundred-thousand-dollar
education sounds like.

Anyway, I'm sure you don't
want to look at me,

you want to see the Cardigans.

Well, here they are,
all the way from Amos, Sweden,

the Cardigans.

♪ Dear, I fear
we're facing a problem ♪

♪ You love me no longer,
I know ♪

♪ And maybe there is nothing
that I can do ♪

♪ To make you do ♪

Kelly, wait a minute.

No, look, I'm
really grateful

that you threw this party
for all my friends.

But let's not pretend that
you're the perfect father

and I'm the perfect
daughter, okay?

Come on, honey,
this is your party, too.

Then let me enjoy it.

♪ So I cry and I pray
and I beg ♪

♪ Love me, love me ♪

♪ Say that you love me ♪

♪ Fool me, fool me ♪

♪ Go on and fool me ♪

Halfway home, Muntz.

I got that
promise to keep.

Man, I love
that kid.

♪ Just say that you need me ♪

♪ So I cry ♪

♪ And I beg for you to ♪

♪ Love me, love me ♪

♪ Say that you love me ♪

♪ Leave me, leave me ♪

♪ Just say that you need me ♪

♪ I can't care 'bout anything ♪

♪ But you ♪

♪ Lately, I have
desperately pondered ♪

I'm sorry.

I just don't understand why

the whole family is
in love with him.

Last week, nobody liked him.

What, is he paying
everybody off?

Just talk to Dad.

You owe him
that much.

I don't owe him anything.

Well, he's still
our father.

Yeah, well, tell him that.

♪ I will end up
lost in confusion ♪

♪ I don't care
if you really care ♪

♪ As long as you don't go ♪

♪ So I cry, I pray and I beg ♪

♪ Love me, love me ♪

Buddy graduate.

Plastered graduate.

Yep.

No Clare?

No. Not on
this continent.

I'm sorry to hear that, bro.

You know that saying,
"You don't know

what you have
until it's gone," Brandon?

Mm-hmm.

Too well, my friend,
all too well.

Well, I knew.

I knew.

Any chance of changing her mind?

If there were, I
wouldn't be here.

Well, then it's time
to move on.

Clare was great.

You guys were great together.

But it's over.

Yeah, tell me something
I don't know.

♪ Love me, love me ♪

♪ Say that you love me ♪

♪ Fool me, fool me ♪

♪ Go on and fool me ♪

♪ Love me, love me ♪

♪ I know that you need me ♪

♪ I can't care 'bout anything ♪

♪ But you. ♪

Thank you very much.

Well, we don't normally
play this kind of event,

but we're really happy
to be here.

Yeah, and congratulations
to you graduates.

You should
give yourselves a hand.

Back again?

Yeah, I'm just, uh,
drowning my sorrows.

Clare's not coming?

She's going to Paris.

It must be pretty painful.

Less and less.

Bartender, another
round please.

Well, you want
some company?

Sure.

Um, one for
the lady.

Lady wants a drink.

As much as I'd
like to hang out

and party all night,
I'm kind of tired.

Do you mind
if we go? Wait.

Uh, I thought you had to stay

and talk to
the Cardigan's manager.

No, no, I already
saw him at the bar.

He said he's gonna
call me tomorrow.

Look, I really wouldn't
mind heading home early

and getting
some sleep.

Oh, you mean now.

Unless y-you want to stay;
that's fine.

I don't know what I want.

David, do you love me?

Why are you asking me?

Humor me, please.

Yes, Donna.

I love you more than anything

in the whole world.

Can we go now?

Yep. Now we can go.

♪ One more thing ♪

♪ One more thing that is... ♪

Hi.

Hi.

I was talking to Joy.

And you think I'm being
unreasonable, too?

Look, Kel, I know you're not
having the best time tonight.

But that's not
your father's fault, it's mine.

It's me that you're mad at.

You're right.

I am mad at you.

Then don't
take it out on him.

Why don't you go spend some time
with him before he leaves.

Hmm?

Well, you win.

Thank you for coming.

I'm listening.

It's funny, I-I don't know
where to begin.

Okay, Kel, here goes.

I know it hasn't seemed like it,

but you are
very important to me.

I just want to be
back in your life again.

Why?

Why now?

Why not now?

You're my oldest daughter.

I'm very proud of you.

And I love you.

You, uh, distrust me
that much, huh?

Yeah, actually, I do.

I deserve that.

I know there are
a lot of years of resentment

that I have to overcome,
and I'm trying.

I-I just want another chance,
that's all.

It's not that easy.

It can be that easy.

If you let me in.

Your sister Joy has,
your, your mother Jackie has.

Look, Joy and Jackie
may be impressed

with your sudden conversion.

But for me, it's gonna take
a little bit more than

throwing the biggest party
on the block.

All right,
I understand that.

But do me a favor, will you?

Don't shut me out.

One of these days,
you're gonna get married

and start to raise
a family and...

I don't want to miss that, too.

Just stop, okay?

'Cause you don't know
anything about me.

Hey, you okay?

No, I'm not.

What happened?
I don't really want

to talk about it, okay?
Kel, Kel,

that's not gonna fix anything.

Don't you get it?

Some things can't be fixed.

I'm not the enemy here.

Well, it feels like you are.

You've been
siding with him all day.

You know what, Kel?

If I'm such a bad person,
do me a favor,

don't move in with me.

All right, Donna,
what's up with you tonight?

What do you mean?

You know what I mean.

Nothing.

Uh, I just have
kind of a surprise for you

when we get back
to the apartment.

Well, what is it,
like-like, a present?

Kind of.

But it's not just for you,
it's for me, too.

Look, Donna,
with all due respect,

I really hope it's not a pet.

All right?

I-I don't want to deal with
a dog or some damn bird.

It's not a pet.

So what is it?
No hints.

But I'm gonna like it, right?

Now you're really
making me nervous.

You know...

...you have a beautiful
set of eyes.

Ryan will be
right back.

You know, anything Ryan can do,
I can do better.

He is my little brother,
after all.

Hello, Ryan.

Hey, Austin, I just saw Steve
at the bar, and he's got

a great girl for you.

Ooh.

Is there anything in my teeth?

Good.

Thank you.

Hi.

Do you plan on leaving
anytime soon?

Don't know.

Do you mind if I
just take the limo?

Be my guest.

I really need to leave.

I just don't know where to go.

Go home.

Can't.

There may be a
private party going on there.

And you won't go to my house?

No.

You mind if I sit down?

Go ahead.

Brandon, I'm sorry.

I know you've only been
trying to help me.

Even with Valerie.

But I just can't quite
get a handle on things.

My dad seemed to be really
reaching out to me...

but I just slammed
the door on him.

Brandon!

I'm looking for Steve.

Keep looking.

Great.

Thanks.

You know... Kel...

...your father loves you.

You gotta let him.

Okay. You're not gonna
tell anybody right?

Who would believe me?

Okay.

I'm ready.

For what?

My surprise.

Oh. Well, it's, it's
not quite ready yet.

I-I need a little bit
of time to prepare it.

What, is it food?

I said no hints.

No, I mean I wouldn't have
any problem if it was food.

I didn't get a chance
to eat before we left.

Oh. Well, good.

Go make yourself
a sandwich.

Donna, what are you up to?
You'll find out.

Just eat, sit down, relax,
read a book, listen to music.

I'll, uh, I'll call
you when it's time.

Just don't leave or
fall asleep, okay?

Donna.
Yeah.

Is it animal,
vegetable or mineral?

Animal.

I knew it.

It's a dog.

Good-bye, Dad.

I'm going to miss you.

I'm gonna miss you too, pumpkin.

Are you gonna be all right?

Yeah, don't worry about me.

I'm gonna be fine.

Go.

Do you have a minute?

A minute's, uh...

probably all I've got,

but I'd love
to spend it with you.

Now I don't where to start.

I want to apologize

for starting a fight before.

You don't have to
apologize to me, honey.

No, I want to.

If you're really ready
to start over,

then so am I.

Really?

You have no idea

how that makes me
feel, sweetheart.

Bill.

It's time.

Yeah, I'll, I'll
be, uh, right there.

So maybe you can have
that dinner we missed, huh?

I'm afraid that's,
uh... impossible.

Here we go again.

No. Not this time.

You see, these, uh, gentlemen
are, uh, federal marshals,

and tomorrow I'm being
indicted by the grand jury

on charges of fraud
and embezzlement.

After that, I go to jail.

What?

Why?

Because I'm guilty.

Tonight was part of the deal
I made with the D.A.

Jackie and Joy knew about this?

Yes, they did.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because, uh, I wanted you
to forgive me

before you knew the truth
and... thought even less of me,

but...

you were right about one thing.

I did try to buy
your love this weekend.

I guess that's the only
way I know how.

Dad, I'm so sorry.

You called me "Dad."

I like the sound of that.

Oh, honey,

thank you so much.

I'd, uh... better go.

Hey, what's going on
with Kelly's dad?

Looks like he's being arrested.

Yeah, I'm sure Kelly will
want to tell you about it.

How you doing?

I've been better,

but I'm glad
I-I got the chance

to straighten
everything out with him.

So am I.

I just feel like
everything's ending.

Us, too?

No, I don't want that.

I'm glad to hear you say that.

Sorry about your dad, Kel.

Thanks.

Yeah, I'm sorry, too.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Do you mean that?

Yeah. I do.

I think tonight

is a good night
for starting fresh.

Well, um, do you guys want
to go have a little nightcap?

You know what?

As long as we're all going
to be living together,

I think maybe we should
go home and get used to it.

Are you sure about that?

You heard
the lady.

Let's go home.

Oh.

Sorry.
Where's my tie?

Give me this.

What's taking her so long?

Donna, come on.

What's taking so long?

You like your surprise?

Yeah.

Is, uh, is it over?

No.

It's just beginning.

Come here.

You sure?

More than I've ever
been about anything.

I mean, maybe if we had
done this last year

or even last week,

I might not have been,

but I think this is the way
it's supposed to be.

Why now? I mean...

What made you change your mind?

Well, one part of my life
ended today when we graduated,

and now I want to spend
the next part with you.

How did I get so lucky?

You waited.

I forgot.

Another present for you.

I love you so much.

I love you, too.