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On the commune, everyone had enough.

We may not have always had what some may call a "roof,"

but we were warm, fed, and usually dry.

But our first trip downtown taught us

that's not how it works in the real world.

What kind of work is that guy trying to find on the street?

And why would he work for food when he can work for money?

Sometimes money is food.

Yesterday I swallowed three quarters.

Why would you do that?

To see if a magnet would stick to my stomach.

Hey, kids, one second.

Hey.

Excuse me, sir. Um, here you go, buddy.

- Thank you, sir. - Of course. No problem.

Why'd you give that man all your money?

Did we just get mugged?

No, no, no. I gave him my money

because he really needed it.

Um, and to be honest, he's not just looking for work.

He doesn't have a home.

How is that even possible?

Well...

It's a question we all struggle with, even today.

- One second. - But trying to explain it to me

and my siblings, who had no concept

- of homelessness... - I notice you don't have shoes.

...he knew it was gonna be almost impossible.

These are my kids.

- Thank you. - Of course.

Dad, I don't think even that guy wanted your old sandals.

♪ In the mix ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, they keep trying ♪

♪ But they can't stop us ♪

♪ 'Cause we got a love ♪

♪ That keeps rising up ♪

♪ I-I-In the mix ♪

♪ Life turns around ♪

♪ 'Round and 'round it goes ♪

♪ Ooh, it's a mixed-up world ♪ ♪ Ooh, it's a mixed-up ♪

♪ And that's for sure ♪ ♪ Mixed-up ♪

♪ In the mix ♪ ♪ Baby ♪

♪ We're gonna get by ♪

♪ We're gonna ♪ ♪ On our own, side by side ♪

♪ Love's all we need to be free ♪ ♪ Lo-o-o-ve is all ♪

♪ I got you, you got me ♪

♪ Yaaaaay us! ♪

♪ I-I-In the mix ♪

♪ Yaaaaay us! ♪

♪ I-I-In the mix-ish ♪

Maybe we'll call her.

Yeah, she needs a lot of prepping, though.

It finally happened.

We were downtown,

and the kids saw their first homeless person.

They see you every day, Paul.

Oh, man, that must have been tough.

What did you say to them?

I-I-I didn't say anything.

I told them we'd talk about it when we got home,

but I don't even know where to begin.

Just say, "Hey, kids, the world is full of lazy bums

begging for a handout."

Dad, the problem is so much more complicated than that.

Dad was right.

Homelessness was a huge problem by 1986.

Thanks to the Community Mental Health Act of 1963,

large federally run facilities began to close.

Tack on wage disparity

and the defunding of low-income housing,

and then the crack epidemic,

and you've got a crisis on your hands.

Now we have a crisis on our hands.

Where did my dad go?

He left when you said

Reagan planted crack in the black community.

But he did.

My dad wanted to protect us from the real world

as long as he could.

♪ Crack planted by Reagan ♪

Baby, what are you doing?

Oh, I'm just getting ready to talk with the kids

in a way that they'll understand...

- through song. - Paul.

- No? - Mnh-mnh.

But are you sure? J-Johan still hums my song

about the dangers of over-watering a plant.

I know this is a tricky topic,

but they have questions, and we need to answer them.

I know, but when Rainbow finds out we moved to a place

where people don't take care of each other...

I mean, how do we explain to her

that there is almost no regard for millions of lives?

I don't want her to get crushed like that.

I hate it, too,

but it's our job to have the tough talks with them.

Now put the ukulele away.

Thank you.

Hey, Sis.

I'm sorry to stop by unannounced,

but I wanted you to meet Geoffrey.

He's a geologist.

Oh. Hi, Jeff.

"Geoffrey," with a "G."

- I sense you spelled it wrong. - Oh.

- I-I did, actually. - No worries.

It's not your... fault.

- That's just a little geology humor. - Just...

- We brought wine. - Yes.

- This is a 1973 Brunello di Montalcino. - Ooh.

This will rock your world.

That's two.

- Isn't he hilarious? - So hilarious.

Can you excuse us?

Thanks.

- I'll be right back. - Um...

So, who is Geoffrey, with a "G"?

- Nice to meet you. - He's my new man.

- Isn't he great? - Yeah.

And I can't wait to get to know him,

but now's not the best time.

We're about to have a serious discussion with the kids

about the homeless.

- Ew. - See?

That's exactly why we like handling

the sensitive topics alone.

- Hey, hippies. - Too late.

My dad's back.

- And besides, Geoffrey is a geologist. - Mm-hmm.

And the kids love rocks,

so he can answer all their "quarries."

Eh?

I don't get it.

Oy.

Um, shouldn't we have them leave?

Oh, babe, don't be rude.

Besides, Denise and Geoffrey might be able to contribute

something valuable to the conversation.

Scientifically speaking,

um, if you throw a rock hard enough,

it will go through a piece of paper.

Ergo, rock-paper-scissors is fundamentally biased.

That's... That's...

Thanks, Geoffrey with a "G."

Okay, kids, um, your father and I

have something really important to talk to you about.

Oh, but, babe... babe, we'll get to that.

We don't want to interrupt our guest.

Geoffrey?

I have nothing else to say at this time.

Thank you.

Right. Okay, then.

Kids...

um, we wanted to talk to you

about that homeless man you saw.

It's unfortunate,

and more people need to pitch in and, uh, help, like we did.

What if people don't pitch in?

Yeah. What if everyone just ignores him?

One trick is to hold my mobile phone up to my ear

and pretend to have a call even when I don't.

Granddad invented that move.

But why wouldn't you just help him?

I work hard for my money.

Why would I reward someone who doesn't work

just so they can spend it on bananas

for their pet monkey that can do tricks?

What homeless person did you see?

Okay, I'm confused.

Is that man going to be okay or not?

Looking into our faces,

Dad knew we deserved the truth.

Geoffrey, how big does a rock have to be

to be considered a boulder?

Oh, don't get my baby started on boulders.

He will go!

- The answer is at least 2,000 centimeters. - Wow.

Unless you're referring to mass.

- You referring to mass? - Paul, we're getting off topic here.

Rainbow, if people don't pitch in,

that man will have no choice

but to keep living on the street.

Wait.

That man doesn't have anything?

Mnh-mnh.

And here we are with everything...

a big house, clothes, food.

I can't eat knowing that

there are people out there with nothing.

What's that man going to eat tonight?

Okay, how about this...

we'll bring that homeless man our leftovers.

- Can we? - Of course we can.

We shared everything on the commune.

Why shouldn't we do that now?

Awesome.

I'll go see what else we can bring him.

Paul, that's a wonderful gesture

for you to feed the man you all met,

but we've barely scratched the surface.

I know, but Rainbow's a hands-on learner.

I'll talk to her. Don't worry.

- You guys want to come? - This is Rainbow's thing.

I'd just get in the way.

How about you, Dad?

Yeah. This is Harrison. I can talk now.

Hey, mister.

This is carrot loaf,

so it's tasty,

and it will improve your vision.

Thanks so much.

Most people don't care about us.

- "Us"? - Okay, take care.

See, Bow?

You don't have to worry about stuff like this.

The world may not be perfect,

but we can make a difference.

You're right.

This was a great idea, Dad.

Okay.

Wait.

Are these people homeless, too?

Uh, I-I-I think, uh, maybe, yeah.

- Um... - How many of them are there?

Way more than three, that's for sure.

But Dad still couldn't bring himself to tell me

how big the homeless problem was.

I mean, could you?

Look at how sweet my little face was.

I-I-I don't know exactly.

Um...

But we can start a soup kitchen,

and I bet we can feed all of them.

Well, the school has a kitchen and plenty of tables.

You think we could do it there?

That's a great idea.

I'll talk to Principal Taylor. We'll make it happen.

Guys, great news.

We're doing a soup kitchen,

and you'll all have plenty of food from here on out.

- Tell all your friends! - O-Okay. Good night.

Okay.

We can fix this homeless problem. Right, Dad?

Uh, s-sure, Bow. Let's do it.

I'm gonna grab a drink.

I finished all the office Scotch.

Hey, Sis. What are you watching?

"The Price is Right." How was work?

- It... - Actually, I do not care.

What do you think about Geoffrey?

He's pretty great, right?

I'm sorry he brought that old-ass wine.

Well, the wine wasn't the problem, per se.

Oh, Geoffrey's not around.

You don't have to say fancy words like "per se."

Yeah, you guys seem so different.

What do you two like to do together?

Well, we love going on long drives

and looking at rocks.

I mean, I'm doing most of the driving,

so I don't see much, but he assures me

there's some beautiful formations out there.

Okay.

I'm just gonna be honest here.

You don't seem like a good match.

Why would you "per say" that?

Geoffrey is my soul mate.

And there it was.

My mom knew that a wig pat meant

something was up with her sister.

Maybe I'm missing something. How about this?

Tonight, let's you and me have a Ladies Night out,

and you tell me everything you like about Geoffrey.

We can go to the jazz lounge you love

and get cocktails.

Your treat?

My treat.

Just so we're clear,

your treat means you're paying, right?

R... Y-Yeah, right.

Good.

What are you two up to?

We're fixing the homeless problem.

They live in much larger boxes than that.

No, this is for food

for the soup kitchen we're organizing.

We're also making care packages...

toothbrushes, combs, socks.

Why would you give them socks?

Half of them don't have feet.

If you really cared about them,

you'd give them a job application.

That's a great idea. Could you hire anyone right now?

This isn't about me.

Well, I better take off

before you rope me into your game

of Hungry Hungry Hobos.

That's okay. We don't need him.

We can fix this problem on our own.

- We sure can. - Hey, Rainbow,

I have a bag of used clothes in my closet

I can donate.

You want to grab them?

That'd be great. Thanks, Mom.

Mm-hmm.

It doesn't sound like she has the full picture.

Paul, you know one soup kitchen's

not going to fix it.

- Did you talk to her? - No, not yet.

I just want her to get a win

before she finds out how big this problem really is.

- A win? - Yeah.

You remember when our goat got sick

and we didn't really know how to explain death to Santi?

So first we gave her those beautiful moccasins,

and when she found out they were made of goat skin,

she was totally fine with death.

Paul, if you need my help on this...

No, no, no, no. I got this. Trust me.

Later that night,

my mom was looking forward to getting Denise alone

so she could see what was really going on,

like why on earth she was dating a man named Geoffrey.

- But Denise had other plans. - Hey, girl.

Me and Geoffrey are here for our free drinks.

Ah, now, now, Pebbles.

We can only stay for 15 minutes.

My niece has a recital.

All right, all right, you two. Playtime's over.

I need you to go over there and clean some tables.

We have to clean?

What happened to "Will work for food"?

Go.

Bowdie, you did it.

You should be so proud.

It's not about me, Dad.

It's about the hungry people.

Who I fed.

Yes, I was very proud.

You are almost out of soup,

so we can, uh, wrap this up?

But there's still people who need food.

Uh, is there any chance

we could use some of the student lunches?

I just want to make sure that everyone gets something to eat.

Well, I wish we could,

but that... that's against school policy, so...

Give me one second.

Principal Taylor...

can you help me out here?

I'm just trying to teach Rainbow

that we have the power to change things

and we can end homelessness once and for all.

But can we, though?

I mean, is that a realistic lesson

to teach your daughter?

Please?

Can you just bend the policy just this once?

No. You are not living in the real world.

Plus, there's such a thing as liability.

Last time I bent the rules,

a cougar almost killed seven students.

Great news.

He said yes.

- Really? - Yeah.

- That's awesome! - Yeah. Shh, shh.

Not so loud.

I-I don't want to spoil the surprise.

And that's why most people prefer igneous,

but clearly sedimentary...

mm... that is the sexiest rock.

Okay.

- Mwah! - Whoo!

All right, enough about work.

What do you guys like to talk about

besides geology?

Hmm.

- We talked about lizards once. - Oh.

- Yes. - Yes!

Yes, because they sun themselves on rocks.

Yes!

Geoffrey, do you mind getting us another round?

- Absolutely. - Thanks.

I'll miss you.

- I'll miss you. - I'll miss you.

- I'll miss you. I'll miss you, miss you. - Muh-muh-muh-muh-muh!

Muh-muh-muh-muh-muh!

Ah-muh-muh-muh-muh!

- Ooh-okay! - O-Okay.

- M'lady. - Mm.

My man.

Okay, what is going on?

You and I both know he's wrong for you.

Wrong for me?

He's handsome, intelligent, and a widower.

That's two of the three things I look for.

So you're telling me

you enjoy rock talk with "Gorf-rey"?

Okay, it might not be my favorite thing,

but what's wrong with dating?

Dating is fine,

but you said this guy is your soul mate,

- and he's clearly not. - Shh!

Okay, drinks on me.

- Mm. - A gentleman always pays.

Oh. Thank you.

You rock.

I make the rock puns.

I'm worried you're trying to force it with this guy.

And that's kind of been your pattern lately.

I just think that maybe you should spend time alone

and figure out what you really want, you know?

Like, work on yourself.

Oh. So I need to work on myself now?

Excuse you, but you've been happily married for years.

You don't remember what it's like to be single.

Now you're sitting here judging me?

I'm not judging you. I'm trying to help you.

I didn't ask for your help.

Stop acting like I'm some problem you have to fix.

You know what? I'm out of here.

Just please take it quickly, quickly, quickly.

Here you go. Take as much as you want.

No, no, no, no, no! Ma'am, don't eat that!

It's a liability!

I told you you're not to give out school lunches.

What? Dad, you said we could.

- Well, I-I-I know I did, but, uh... - Gosh.

Ma'am, I'm gonna need that food back.

I'm so sorry.

Why won't he let us give them the food?

- We're fixing the problem. - I know.

Look, it's...

more complicated than I've made it seem.

The homeless problem is... is so much bigger

than just the people here.

How much bigger?

Like hundreds?

No, sweetie.

I mean, honestly, it's... it's a... it's a crisis

bigger than anything you and I could ever fix.

But you said we could fix it.

I know.

But I thought if you could just get a win...

But it's a fake win.

- Get off! - I said let go!

You let me believe that we could make a difference,

but that was a lie.

Bowdie, I'm sorry.

But you helped so many people here tonight.

You should feel really good.

Yeah, well, I don't. I feel like a fool.

She doesn't have to help clean up?

I feel like a fool, too.

I noticed Rainbow reading her Che Guevara book again.

Let me guess... your little soup kitchen

didn't solve the homeless problem?

Dad, not now, okay?

We ran out of food, and I had to tell Rainbow

how big the homeless problem really is.

She's crushed.

You ever think maybe she was crushed

by your lack of honesty rather than the actual problem?

I only lied to try to protect her.

You know how many wives I've said that to?

She's sensitive, like I am.

You... You remember how I reacted

when I found out about racism?

Of course I do.

You sat out in the sun for a week

trying not to be white anymore.

That was a rough week.

Yeah.

But you moved right on,

wanting to fix the problem.

Just... I don't want her to feel that pain.

If you had never felt that pain,

you never would have wanted to fight in the first place.

When you stop shielding her

from all the things she's gonna have to fix,

you're gonna see that she's a fighter

just like you were.

Thanks, Dad.

For pointing out what a lousy father you're being?

Anytime.

Good talk.

We'll do it again.

You're watching "Love Connection."

You gonna tell the contestants

who they should or shouldn't date, too?

I'd like to apologize

if I came on too strong about Geoffrey.

He's a good guy,

and maybe I can learn about rocks.

Sis, stop tripping.

He was all wrong for me. You were right.

I was trying to make something work that was not working.

But... I don't want to be known

as the old single lady in the club.

What? Nobody thinks that.

C'mon, Sis. You know how it is.

When you're single and in your 20s,

everybody's like, "Ooh, she's so fun and crazy."

Then you're in your 30s, and they're like,

"Ooh, she's still so crazy."

But when you hit 40 and you're still single,

it's "Ooh, she crazy."

I see you and the big family life you have

and... I don't know.

But is having a husband and kids even what you want?

I mean, if you want kids, you can have Johan.

- I respectfully decline. - Just try him out for one week.

- I said, no, thank you. - Okay.

I think you have a big life, too.

Sometimes I'm kind of jealous.

You don't bow down to anyone's rules,

and I just love the way it drives Mama crazy.

Yeah.

She gets that little crease in her forehead.

Sis, go live your life.

And if you want a family,

you have all the family you'll ever need right here.

And Johan is still...

I said, thank you, but I respectfully decline.

He's st... Okay.

♪ So what's the damage ♪

♪ Everybody in my face, won't... ♪

Hey, Dad.

I want to talk to you.

I know.

I'm sorry I blew up at you,

but I just hate that people can actually be homeless.

I know I can't change the whole world overnight,

but that doesn't mean I have to give up.

So I'm not going to.

And you don't have to.

It's okay to start small.

Yeah.

Seeing all those people who need help

makes me want to fight harder, you know?

Yeah. I do.

So, what did you want to talk about?

You know what?

I think you got it.

Seriously?

Not even grounded?

Go to bed!

I thought I was the favorite!

I'm getting up right now!

What? He told you.

- I'm not getting up. - Whatever.

When I first learned how big the homeless problem was,

I was overwhelmed.

And, honestly, I'm still overwhelmed by it.

This donation better be tax-deductible.

Thank you.

But I learned that night

that every little bit helps, no matter how small.

And if you keep believing

that you can make a difference...

...you just might.

So, what did you want to talk about?

Geoffrey,

you have to be the nicest...

- Aww. - ...kindest,

most rock-solid brother I have met in a while.

Speak on it.

But I have to admit,

I don't think we're a great fit.

What are you talking about?

We fit like...

like Africa and South America before the Pangea split.

Mm. Funny you should mention split.

Okay, um...

have you ever noticed the horizon

looks like a very straight line?

And it doesn't feel like

we're walking around on a giant ball.

Ooookay.

I'm pretty sure the Earth is flat.

Oh, wow!

Okay.

- No one's that pretty. - Oh.

- No. - Tell you what's up.

Come back.

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