All language subtitles for The.Parent.Trap.1998.

'L' is for the way you look at me

'O' is for the only one I see

'V' is very, very extraordinary

'E' is even more
than anyone that you adore can

Love is all that I can give to you

Love is more than just a game for two

Two in love can make it

Take my heart and please don't break it

Love was made for me and you

Love is all that I can give to you

Love is more than just a game for two

Two in love can make it

Take my heart and please don't break it

Love was made for me and you

'L' is for the way you look at me

'O' is for the only one I see

'V' is very, very extraordinary

'E' is even more
than anyone that you adore can

Love is all that I can give to you

Love is more than just a game...

How about a souvenir picture?

Can you turn towards each other?

Love was made for me and you

Love was made for me and you

My God, my phone
just does not work out here.

Oh, my God.
How are we ever going to live?

Thanks!

There's a counselor. Excuse me,
can you tell me where the Navajo bunk is?

It's right over there. You can't miss it.

Welcome to Camp Walden.
I'm Marva Kulp, your camp director.

Now, girls, let's find our duffels
as quickly as we can.

We have a big first day ahead of us.

I'm going to turn the bullhorn over now
to my daughter and right-hand man,

Marva Junior.
Marva, bunk assignments, if you please.

All right, ladies, here we go. Listen up.
We got Berg, Kate - Iroquois.

Berg, Lily - Chickasaw.

Wait a minute.
I thought this was a boys' camp.

Boys?

OK. Found my duffel.

Now the question is, how do I get it out?

OK, I can do it.

OK, no, I can't.

- You must be new.
- How can you tell?

You didn't know how to grab your duffel
before the apes tossed it into the heap.

- I would say you need some serious help.
- Thanks. It's the big yellow one.

Whoa.

- Now that's my kind of woman.
- Yo, tie-dye girl!

Could you give me a hand with my duffel?
It's the yellow one buried way in there.

Sure.

Oh, that? No problem.

Hey. You're from California?

Do you, like, live in Hollywood?

Do you, like, live next door
to a movie star?

What are you two, Lucy and Ethel?
I've never even been to Hollywood.

I live in Napa - that's
in Northern California -

and I live next door to a vineyard.

- A what yard?
- A vineyard.

It's where you grow grapes to make wine.

That's what we do, me and my dad.
We own a vineyard.

- Parker, Hallie!
- Right here.

- Arapaho.
- That's what I am.

Yes.

Come on, you guys.

So, either of you by any chance
know how to play poker?

No, never played it before.

No? Gee, what a shame.

So, how much cash
did you guys bring with you this summer?

Whoa. Who is in there?

Okay, Arapahos. Come on, let's go!

Well, here we are.

Camp Walden for girls.

We traveled all the way
from London for this?

It's rather picturesque, don't you think?

Not exactly the term
I think I would have used.

Right. Shall we review your mother's list?

- Mm-hm.
- Now, let's see.

- Vitamins?
- Check.

- Minerals?
- Check.

- List of daily fruits and vegetables.
- Check, check.

Check for fruits,
check for vegetables. Go on.

Sunblock, lip balm, insect repellent.
Stationery, stamps.

Photographs of your mother, grandfather
and, of course, your trusty butler, me.

Got it all, I think.

Oh, and here's a little something
from your grandfather.

Spanking new deck of cards.

Maybe you'll actually find somebody
on this continent

who can whip your tush at poker.

Well, I doubt it, but thanks.
And thanks for bringing me here, Martin.

Now, you remember,
if you change your mind

and want me to come here
and collect you at the end of camp,

- I'm only a phone call away.
- Thanks, but I'll be fine.

Really. See you in eight weeks,
Marty, old pal.

Missing you already, queen of my heart.

- Have fun, old bean.
- I will.

- Toodle-oo.
- Toodle-oo.

Airport, please.

Such a feeling coming over me

There is wonder in the things I see

Not a cloud in the sky

Got the sun in my eyes...

Mom, mom! Are you there? Pick up! Mom!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, girls. Slow down.

You've got to have some too, OK?

It smells good.

- I'll save you a seat, Annie.
- OK. Thanks.

Excuse me, girls. I've just got to have
a scoop of these gorgeous strawberries.

- Would you care for some, dear?
- Oh, no, thanks. I can't. I'm allergic.

Oh, that's too bad.
How about you, dear? Strawberries?

Oh, sorry.
I wish I could, but I can't. I'm allergic.

Yes, allergic. You just told me that.
How did you get over there?

Oh, well.

First day of camp.
You'll have to excuse the old girl.

At least I'm not putting
salt in the sugar shakers.

Well, I mean, you know...
sugar in the salt shakers.

Now, where did she go?

Touché.

Good job.

All right, excellent, kids.

The winner and still undefeated champ
from Napa, California, Miss Hallie Parker.

Do we have any challengers?

Oh, come on, ladies.
Let's not be damsels in distress here.

- I'll take a whack at it.
- OK.

We've got ourselves a challenger.

Thanks.

Here I go.

- Thanks.
- You're welcome.

Go, Annie.

Fencers ready?

Ready.

All set.

En garde. Fence.

Touché!

- Nice catch.
- Thanks.

Touché.

- Sorry. Let me help you.
- No, let me help you.

- What'd you do that for?
- Me? You pushed me in.

- I did not.
- OK.

That was quite a show.

All right. I think we've got ourselves
a new camp champ.

From London, England,
Miss Annie James.

All right, girls. Shake hands.

Come on, girls.

- They look alike.
- Look at them.

- Why's everyone staring?
- Don't you see it?

- See what?
- The resemblance between us.

Resemblance?
Between you and me?

Let me see. Turn sideways.

Now the other way.

Well, your eyes are much
closer together than mine.

Your ears... well, don't worry,
you'll grow into them.

Your teeth are a little crooked.

Oh, and that nose. Well, don't worry,
dear. Those things can be fixed.

- Want me to deck her for you?
- Hold on. I'm not quite finished yet.

You want to know
the real difference between us?

Let me see.
I know how to fence and you don't?

Or I have class and you don't?

- Take your pick.
- Why, I oughta...

Ladies, it's time to break up
this little lovefest.

Annie, Hallie. I mean, Hallie, Annie...
I mean, whoa.

Sorry, ladies. Two pair.
Read 'em and weep.

I'm out.

- So that's it? No more takers?
- I've nothing left.

I'll take a whack at it.

Take a seat, Parker.

Deal me in.

Well, on the day I was born

The nurses all gathered 'round

And they gazed in wide wonder

At the joy they had found

The head nurse spoke up

Said leave this one alone

She could tell right away

That I was bad to the bone

Bad to the bone

Tell you what I'm gonna do.
I'll make you a little deal.

- Loser jumps into the lake after the game.
- Excellent.

Butt naked.

Even more excellent.

Start unzipping, Parker.

Straight in diamonds.

You're good, James.

But... you're just not good enough.

In your honor, a royal flush.

- Love the birthday suit.
- Looking good!

Grab her clothes.

Right. Fine.

If that's the way you want it,
then let the games begin.

I swear I heard
your evil clone sneezing

all the way
across the mess hall this morning.

I am so tired. I am going back into bed
and sleeping till lunch.

That does not seem
like a possibility, babe.

- Why not?
- That's why not.

No way.

Sh.

Oh, I hope they're sleeping.

The coast is clear. OK, come on.

Payback time. Don't wake her up.

Careful.

Got milk?

Ugh!

Ew. Ew. Eew...

Oh, my God.

She didn't get me.

Whoaaa!

That girl is without a doubt

the lowest, most awful creature
that ever walked the planet.

Thank you, thank you very much.

- Morning, girls.
- Morning, Marvas.

Marvas?

Surprise inspection. Attention.

Navajos.

No, no, Marva. Do not go in there.

One of the girls got sick last night
and it is a big, big mess.

Save yourself the aggravation,
it's really disgusting.

Oh, well, if someone's sick, dear,
then I must go in.

Move aside, dear.

No, really, I insist.
I can't let you go in there.

She's highly contagious. Honest.

Actually, we're all quite fine in here,

unless Hallie Parker
knows something we don't know.

Really, I insist. Open the door
and come see for yourself, ma'am.

Stand aside, Hallie.

No!

I told you it was a mess in here.

She should know, she did it.

You and you...

pack your bags!

OK, girls. The rest of you,
back to your activities.

You two... the isolation cabin.

Oh.

Oh, gosh, it's stuck.

- Thanks.
- You're welcome.

Oh, man.

Oh, here's your...

Cuppy.

- Any of your pictures ruined?
- Only the beautiful Leo DiCaprio.

- Who?
- You've never heard of Leonardo DiCaprio?

How far away is London, anyway?

Well, from here it's 3,000 miles,
but sometimes it seems much further.

How far away is your home?

California's way at the other end
of the country.

Actually, here's a picture of my house.

- Wow, it's beautiful.
- Yeah. We built it when I was little.

We've got this incredible porch that
looks over the entire vineyard and then...

- Who's that?
- Oh, that's my dad.

He didn't know I was taking the picture
then or else he'd have turned around.

He's kind of like my best friend.
We do everything together.

- What's the matter?
- It's chilly in here, that's all.

- Want one?
- Oh, sure. I love Oreos.

At home I eat them with peanut butter.

You do? That is so weird. So do I.

You're kidding?
Most people find that totally disgusting.

- I know. I don't get it.
- Me either.

What's your dad like? I mean,
is he the kind of father you can talk to

or is he one of those
workaholic types who says,

"I'll talk to you later, honey," but,
you know, never really does? I hate that.

I don't have a father, actually.

I mean, I had one once, I suppose,
but my parents divorced years ago.

My mother never even mentions him.

It's like he evaporated
into thin air or something.

It's scary the way
nobody stays together anymore.

Tell me about it.

- How old are you?
- I'll be 12 on October 11.

- So will I.
- Your birthday's on October 11?

- Yeah.
- How weird is that?

Extremely.

Oh, hey, it's stopped raining.

Want to go get a Popsicle or something?

- What's the matter?
- Hallie, what's your mother like?

I never met her. She and my dad split up
when I was a baby. Maybe even before.

I'm not sure.
He doesn't like to talk about her.

But I know
she was really, really beautiful.

How do you know that?

Well, because my dad had this old picture
of her hidden in his sock drawer.

He caught me looking at it, like,
all the time so he gave it to me to keep.

Look, I'm really thirsty.

Sure you don't want to go to the mess hall
and get a lemonade or something?

Will you stop thinking
about your stomach at a time like this?

- At a time like what?
- Don't you realize what's happening?

I mean, think about it.

I only have a mother
and you only have a father.

You've never seen your mum
and I've never seen my dad.

You have one old picture of your mum

and I have one old picture of my dad.

But at least yours
is probably a whole picture,

mine's a pathetic
little thing all crinkled

all crinkled and ripped
right down the middle and...

What are you rummaging
in your trunk for?

This. It's the picture of my mom.

And it's ripped too.

- Right down the middle?
- Right down the middle.

This is so freaky.

OK.

On the count of three,
we'll show them to each other, OK?

OK.

One.

Two.

Three.

- That's my dad.
- That's my mum.

That's the lunch bell.

I'm not so hungry anymore.

So, if your mom is my mom

and my dad is your dad,

and we were both born on October 11,

then you and I are, like, sisters.

Sisters? Hallie, we're, like, twins.

I just don't know what to say.

- What's that you're holding?
- My locket. I got it when I was born.

It has an H on it.

I got mine when I was born too,
except mine has an A on it.

Now I've got goose bumps.

My God, so I'm not an only child,
I'm a twin.

I'm a twin. There's two of me,
I mean, two of us.

- This is, like...
- Mind-boggling.

- Totally.
- Completely.

- Oh, my God.
- Oh, my God.

Tell me, what's Mom like?

Well, she designs wedding gowns.

Really?

She's becoming quite famous, actually.

A princess in Greece
just bought one of her gowns.

Wow.

You know what's interesting?

Neither one of our parents
ever got married again.

Has Dad ever been close
to getting remarried?

Never. He always says
I'm the only girl in his life.

Yeah. Mum's never come close either.

I have a brilliant,
beyond brilliant, idea.

I'm serious, I am a total genius.

- You want to know what Dad is like, right?
- Right.

And I'm dying to know Mom, so what
I'm thinking is... Don't freak out, OK?

I think we should switch places.

When camp's over,
I'll go back to London as you

- and you go back to California as me.
- What?

Annie, we can pull it off.
We're twins, aren't we?

Hallie, we're totally and completely,
100 percent different.

So? What's the problem? I'll teach you
to be me and you teach me to be you.

Look, I can do you already.

Yes. You want
to know the difference between us?

I have class and you don't.

Come on, Annie. I gotta meet my ma.

The truth is, you know, if we switch,

sooner or later
they'll have to unswitch us.

And when they do they'll have
to meet again, face-to-face.

After all these years.

Thank you. I told you I'm brilliant.

OK. This is Grandfather.

He's so cute. What do we call him?

- Grandfather.
- Why didn't I think of that?

This is Martin. He's our butler.

- We have a butler?
- Mm-hm.

OK. Living room's first,
then over here is the dining room.

But we never eat in there
except for Thanksgiving and Christmas

and, of course, October 11.

Talkin' 'bout magic

Do you believe in magic

Do you believe, believe

Do you believe in magic

OK.

I'm ready.

- Don't shut your eyes.
- Oh. OK. Right.

Sorry. Just got a little nervous.

You're nervous?
An 11-year-old is cutting my hair.

- Hey, you sounded just like me.
- Well, I'm supposed to, aren't I?

Go on, just do it.

Don't panic. You look great.

Looking good.

This is so scary.

Honey, you never looked better.

Oh, my God.

What?

I have pierced ears.

No. No, no and no. Not happening.

- Sorry, wrong number. I won't. I refuse.
- Then cutting your hair was a total waste

'cause, I mean, there's no way
I can go to camp with pierced ears

and come home without them.
I mean, come on. Get real.

- Needle sterilized.
- You sure you know what you're doing?

Relax. I've gone with all my friends
to get their ears pierced. It's nothing.

Just close your eyes
and it'll be over before you know it.

- Earring ready?
- Yes.

Good. Hand me the apple.

Thank you. Just relax.
I'm telling you, this is not a big deal.

On the count of three, remove the ice.

One. Two.

Three.

Girls, time to say your last goodbyes.
The buses are loading.

I'll see you guys next summer. I promise.

- OK. So call me every single day.
- All right, and write me. Don't forget.

OK. This is it.

So remember, you're going
to find out how Mum and Dad met.

And you're going to find out
why they broke up.

Annie James, your car is here.

That's you.
Here's your ticket and passport.

Martin will pick you up at the airport
tomorrow morning.

- What time do you leave?
- Oh, not for a couple of hours.

- Give Mum a kiss for me.
- And give Dad one for me.

Annie James. Front and center.

Bye.

Last call, Annie James.

- Bye-bye.
- Bye.

Good luck.

OK. This is it.

God, I hope she likes me.

Please like me.

Please.

- Annie!
- Martin!

- Missed you.
- Missed you.

- What have you done to your hair?
- Cut it. Do you like it?

Love it. It's the new you.

And you've had your ears pierced.

Give me five, girlfriend.

There she goes

There she goes again

Racing through my brain

And I just can't contain

This feeling that remains

There she goes

There she goes again

She calls my name

- Home again.
- Thank you.

This is it. 7 Pembroke Lane.

Hello?

Grandfather?

- I'm home.
- Is that my little girl?

That tall gangly thing?

- Yes. It's me.
- Oh.

Welcome home.

- Did you have a good time, sweet pea?
- Uh-huh. Great.

What are you doing?

- Just smelling.
- Smelling?

- I'm making a memory.
- Oh.

Years from now, when I'm all grown-up,
I'll always remember my grandfather

and how he always smelt of...
peppermint and pipe tobacco.

- Good to have you back.
- Annie?

Annie?

- Mother.
- You're back!

- I can't believe it's you.
- And I can't believe it's you.

And with short hair. Who cut it for you?

A girl I met at camp. Do you hate it?

No, I absolutely love it.

You got your ears pierced?

Well, are there any other surprises?
Bellybutton rings? Tattoos?

Oh, darling, what is it?

I'm sorry. It's just
I've missed you so much.

I know. It seems like it's been forever.

You have no idea.

So, come on, tell me.
Did you like everyone? Was it fun?

Ah, Martin.

I found a stowaway in your suitcase.

- Oh, my God, Cuppy.
- Cuppy?

He belongs to my friend.
The one I was telling you about.

I can't imagine
how he got into my suitcase.

Well, since he's not our Cuppy,
shall we dispose of the little creature?

No!

I mean, no. I'll mail him to her.

She loves this thing a lot. A lot, a lot.

She's, like, slept with this thing
her entire life

and she could never be, like,
say, in a foreign country without him.

No, no. I'll take care of it.
That will be all, Martin. Thank you.

Hello?

Oh, hi. How's the photo shoot going?

Well, can't you manage without me?
I mean, Annie just got home from camp.

Here comes the sun

Here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Little darling...

OK. Hold on a moment.

Annie, would you hate very much
running down to the studio with me?

No, I'd love it.

Here comes the sun

Here comes the sun

I say it's all right

Little darling

The smile's returning to their faces

Little darling

It seems like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun

Wow.

That's incredible. You designed that?

I had to do something
while you were at camp.

- You don't think it's too...?
- No, it's gorgeous. I love it.

You know who would look
really beautiful in that gown?

I mean, like, really beautiful.

- Who?
- You.

Me? You know what, I think that
time change has made you a little loopy.

Come on.
Let's see what all the fuss is about.

- OK. I'm here.
- Ah, we're saved.

- Hi, Vendela.
- Hi.

Sorry, we don't know
what to do with the veil.

If she wears it
it covers the back of the dress

- and if she doesn't, the dress looks...
- Incomplete. You're right.

Can you try turning sideways
with your chin up?

Yeah. I see the problem.
Can I have the veil? Annie, darling?

Pass me one of those hats
on display in the window.

- Me?
- Yes.

- Which one do you like?
- The white one.

Me too.

Try this.
Now throw the veil straight back.

That's it. Now spin around,
I want to see the back of the dress.

That's beautiful. Did you get that?
Just how it falls just down there.

Don't worry about the bouquet.
You're married now,

you've got to learn to juggle.
Don't forget to look happy.

It is your wedding day.

My mom is too cool.

I'll never let you go

I'll never let you go

Never let you go

I'll never let you go

So, doesn't designing
all these wedding gowns

ever make you think
about getting married again,

or at least make you think
about the F-word?

- The F-word?
- My father.

Oh, that F-word. Well, no, actually,

because I didn't even wear a wedding
gown when I married the F-word.

You didn't? Why not?

Why the sudden curiosity
about your dad, huh?

Well, maybe because
he's never mentioned,

and you can't blame a kid for wondering.

Mother, you can't avoid
the subject forever.

At least tell me what he was like.

OK. He was quite lovely,
to tell you the truth.

When we met
he was actually entirely lovely.

- All right?
- All right.

So did you meet him here in London?

- We met on the QE2.
- QE what?

The Queen Elizabeth 2. It's an ocean liner
that sails from London to New York.

'Cause I wasn't keen on flying then
and neither was your father.

We met our first night on board ship. We
were seated next to each other at dinner.

- He's an American, you know.
- No kidding?

So, was it love at first sight?

I knew you were going to ask me
all these questions one day. Taxi!

Dear old Dad. I wonder
what he's doing at this very moment.

Thanks.

Oh, gosh. It's him.

Hey, Hal!

Welcome home, kiddo.

- Get into these arms, you little punk.
- Dad.

Finally.

Oh, I hope you had a lousy time at that
camp because you are not going back.

I missed you too much.

What happened to you, Hal?

Something's changed.

Are you getting taller?

So, what's up, Dad?

I mean, how's Chessy and everybody?

Great. Everybody's great.
Can't wait to see you.

Eight weeks really is too long, Hal.
A lot's been happening around here.

A lot's happened to me too, Dad.

I mean, I feel like
I'm practically a new woman.

What's the matter? I cut myself shaving?

No, it's just... just seeing you
for the first time.

I mean, you know... in so long.

You look taller to me too, Dad.

Come on, squirt. Let's get home.

Oh, by the way,
thanks for all those newsy letters.

I'm really glad I bought you
all that personalized stationery

you just had to have.

- We meant to write, Dad, but we just...
- "We?"

Oh, me and my friend. I met this girl
at camp and we got really close.

Great.

Practically like sisters.

- She was a lovely girl.
- "Lovely girl?"

What, all of a sudden you're so proper?

- Still biting those nails, I see.
- Dad, you noticed!

What do you mean, "noticed?" You've
been biting them since you could chew.

But I've decided to stop, Dad.
It's a horrid habit.

"Lovely girl," "horrid habit."

What did I do, send you
to summer camp or finishing school?

And why do you keep saying "Dad"
at the end of every sentence?

I'm sorry. I didn't realize
I was doing it, Dad.

Sorry, Dad.

Do you want to know
why I keep saying "Dad?" The truth?

'Cause you missed
your old man so much, right?

Exactly.

It's because in my whole life - I mean,
you know, for the past eight weeks -

I was never able to say the word "Dad."
Never. Not once.

And if you ask me,

a dad is an irreplaceable person
in a girl's life.

Think about it. There's a whole day
devoted to celebrating fathers.

Just imagine someone's life
without a father.

Never buying a Father's Day card.

Never sitting on their father's lap.

Never being able to say, "Hi, Dad!"

or, "What's up, Dad?"
or, "Catch you later, Dad."

I mean, a baby's first words
are always "Dada," aren't they?

Let me see if I get this.
You missed being able to call me "Dad?"

Yeah. I really have, Dad.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Now you're starting
to sound like your old self.

Hello, gorgeous!

Oh, look at you!

Oh, you grew.

Oh, we missed you so much.

Hey. Don't you dare let your old man
talk you out of going back to camp, OK?

You're a growing girl. You need adventure.

- OK.
- You hungry?

I made corn bread and chili.

- Why are you so quiet? What's wrong?
- Nothing.

It's just I'm so happy to be home.

Hey, did I hear something
about corn bread and chili?

Yeah, it's on the stove. So...

Something's changed about you, Hal.
Hm. I can't put my finger on it,

but something about you
has definitely changed.

Really? Well, it's just the same old me.

Honest.

Hi, Sammy!

What is wrong with you, you goofball?
It's Hallie.

Oh, I probably just
smell like camp, that's all.

What's the matter with you?
It's like you didn't even recognize her.

Wow, it's even better than the pictures.

OK, kiddo.
What do you want to do first, huh?

You want to eat and then unpack,
or we could unpack and then eat.

Or we could eat while we unpack.

You mean I can eat in my room?

Yeah, it's a definite possibility.

Hey, Hal. When you're done, come on
down. There's someone I want you to meet.

- OK, Dad.
- OK, Hal.

Look at you, always eating.

- Did you tell her?
- No.

Oh, Nicky.

Tell me what?

Hal, it is none of my business how your
father makes a fool out of himself, OK?

- He's a big boy. He can do what he wants.
- OK, OK. So, who is she?

Her name's Meredith Blake.
She's a publicist from San Francisco.

Your father hired her
at the beginning of the summer

to do some publicity for the vineyard.

If you ask me, she's doing a better job
of selling herself than the grapes.

What do you mean?

Look, you and I both know your father's
not some kind of suave, debonair,

bachelor-of-the-month type.

So I gotta ask myself,
what does a hot young thing like that

see in a guy who walks around
with his shirttail hanging out

and a cereal bowl full of chili.

Then I realized there's about a million
reasons why that girl's giggling.

All of them are sitting
at the Napa Valley Community Bank.

You mean, you don't think
she even really likes him?

Ah, what do I know?
But I tell you one thing,

this one's got your father
eating out of the palm of her hand.

They do everything together.
They ride together, they swim together.

They go out to eat dinner every night.

Do you know what? Meet her. See
for yourself. Don't let me influence you.

There's my girl. Honey,
I want you to meet a friend of mine.

Hal, this is Meredith Blake.

Hi.

Hi... Meredith Blake.

Wow, I can't believe
I'm finally meeting the famous Hallie.

- I have looked forward to this all summer.
- Really? Well, here I am.

Oh, Nicky, she's adorable.

You know, the way
your father talked about you,

I expected to meet a little girl,
but you are so grown-up.

I'll be 12 soon. How old are you?

Twenty-six.

Only 15 years older than me.
How old are you again, Dad?

Wow, suddenly you're so interested
in math. Look, I'm gonna go inside.

I'm going to get some more chili,
maybe a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

What are we celebrating?

Your homecoming, of course.

Be right back.

Meredith Blake.

Hello, Reverend Mosby.

Mm-hm.

Of course. No, I understand
it's for a local charity?

Oh, yes, I am writing it all down.

OK, it sounds very worthwhile, I agree,

but unfortunately I see that Mr. Parker
will be out of the country on those days.

Yes, absolutely.
I will be sure to mention it to him.

Thank you.

So...

How was camp, Hal? Was it fabulous?

- My dad's going out of the country?
- Oh. No.

I just had to tell a little white lie
to get him out of something.

You know, I have never heard
a man talk about his daughter

the way that Nicky talks about you.

You two are obviously incredibly close.

Well, you know, we're closer than close.
We're all each other has.

Sorry. Did I get you wet, Mer?

Just a little, Hal.

Hey, guess what.

Your daddy took me riding the other day
and he let me ride your horse.

I hope that's OK with you.

Oh, sure. Sprout's used
to strange women riding her.

Not that you're strange or anything.

Actually, compared to the others
you're relatively normal.

Others? What others?

- You want the 411?
- What's the 411?

The information, the lowdown
on other women. Can't say I blame you.

I'd want to know if I was number 28 -
I mean, 29 - in a man's life.

- I'm number 29?
- Yeah.

It's always the same routine.
Horseback riding through the vineyards,

romantic dinners with his special reserve
label wine. Moonlight swims.

Here we go.
A bottle of my special reserve label.

So, did you girls find something
to talk about while I was gone?

- Does that mean yes?
- It sure does.

Will somebody
grab that, please?

- James residence. Annie?
- Yes, Martin?

Oh, dear, it sounds just like you
on the phone.

I'm sorry. To whom
did you wish to speak? Annie?

Of course. One moment, please.

A Mildred Plotka for you.
Sounds just like your twin.

My twin? Very funny. Good one, Martin.

Hello? Oh, Mildred, darling.
Hi, how are you?

Hey. How's it going over there?

Oh, everything's quite lovely here.
We're expecting a bit of rain today,

but, Mildred, can you hold on
for a moment?

OK, but hurry, Hal.
I've got to talk to you.

OK. Now I can talk.
Oh, my God, Mom's incredible.

I cannot believe I lived my entire life
without knowing her.

She's beautiful and fun and smart

- and I love the gowns she designs.
- But...

And I got her talking
about how she and Dad first met

- and if you ask me there's a whole...
- Hallie!

Stop! We've got a major problem.

You're going to have
to bring Mother out here immediately.

Immediately? Are you nuts?
I've only had one day with her.

I'm just getting to know her.
I can't. I won't.

But this is an emergency. Dad's in love.

Get out of here. Dad doesn't fall in love.
I mean, at least not seriously.

Trust me, he's serious about this one.

He's always holding her hand and kissing
her neck and waiting on her hand and foot.

- He is?
- It's disgusting.

You'll just have to break them up.
Sabotage it. Do whatever you have to.

I'm trying, but, I mean,
I'm at a slight disadvantage.

I only met the man 12 hours ago.

Hal, you've got to get back here
to help me.

Annie, I can't. I want more time with Mom.

What's going on?

Annie, are you still there?
I can barely hear you.

- I'm here, what are you...?
- Operator, operator.

- I think I lost you, Annie.
- Hello?

Thanks for all the help, Hal.

Ahem.

Hi. I had a phone call
from a friend at camp.

Yeah, it's an old camp tradition,
talk to your friend from inside a closet.

Kind of stupid, I know, but...

So, breakfast, anyone?

OK. Here we go.
Most important meal of the day.

Eggs, sunnyside up. Bacon, side of toast.

And in case you're really hungry, a stack
of humongous chocolate chip pancakes,

which smell incredible,
if I do say so myself.

Thanks, Chessy.

You're not hungry again?

You hardly touched your chili,
your favorite food in the world,

and now you don't want your breakfast?
Are you sick, honey?

I'm fine, I promise. Where's Dad?

Oh, he and Miss
I'll-just-have-half-a-grapefruit-thank-you

left about an hour ago. You overslept
and he didn't want to wake you.

Of course I'd probably oversleep too

if I were up until midnight making
mysterious phone calls from my bathroom.

Oh. Oh, that? I was calling
a friend from camp. Mildred.

- She lives in New York.
- Oh, I see.

So you wanted to wait and call Mildred
at a time that was convenient for her

- because of the time difference?
- Exactly. Because of the time difference.

Uh-huh? So you waited until it was
three in the morning her time?

That makes perfect sense.

Actually... it was seven at night
her time. You see, she lives in New York,

but she was on vacation
with her family in Bora Bora.

- Mm-hm.
- Very smooth.

OK, look, smarty-pants, your father
wants you to meet him at his office

- as soon as you're done with breakfast.
- He does? Thanks.

I'm done.

Whoa!

That dog has gotten so weird.

Bye, Chessy. Thanks again
for breakfast. It was great.

Push, Hal.

Sorry. I... forgot.

Honey, I'm really glad you're here.
'Cause there's something

really important
I want to talk to you about.

That's funny because there's
something really important

I want to talk to you about.

- Yeah? Well, you go first.
- No, you.

OK. I want to talk to you about Meredith.

And I want to talk to you about my mother.
What about Meredith?

- Well, what about your mother?
- Dad, I'm almost 12.

How long do you expect me
to buy that story

that the stork dropped me
on your doorstep?

Oh, come on, Hal.
We've talked about your mother.

No, we haven't. Not really.

A girl needs more in life
than half a crumpled old photograph.

Dad, I'm almost a teenager.
Face it, I need a mother.

You know what. You're right.
You're absolutely right.

You do need a mother,
which brings me to...

- Meredith?
- Hi.

- Hello, Hal.
- Hi.

Hallie, this is my assistant Richard.
Richard, this is Nick's daughter.

The one I've been telling you
so much about.

- Oh, hello. How are you?
- Hi, there.

- Did you tell her?
- Almost.

Hey, if you're free later, why don't
we all have lunch on the terrace?

Well, actually, I promised Hal
we'd hang out together this afternoon.

Oh, no problem. I've got plenty to do.

I'm working on a new label design, Nicky,
featuring y-o-u. You're going to love it.

- See you for dinner, darling. Bye, Hal.
- Bye.

First change I make
is to send that two-faced little brat

off to boarding school in Timbuktu.

- Ooh. Ice woman.
- Proud of it, babe.

Come on, Dad.

OK, OK. You win. Hold up.
Give that horse a rest.

Whoa, Sprout.

So, honey, you excited
about our camping trip?

What camping trip?

What camping trip? The one we take every
summer before you go back to school.

Oh, that camping trip.

Yeah, sure. I can't wait.

So, Hal...

- What do you think of Meredith?
- As what, Dad?

Your publicist? Your friend?

No, just what do you think of her,
as a person?

Well, she's cute.
She has nice hair, good teeth.

She can spell the word "you."

Honestly, Dad?
The woman's a complete stranger to me.

Why do you want my opinion anyway?

I'll tell you why, Hal.
Because, believe it or not...

Race you back to the ranch, Dad!

Hal!

Hal, I'm trying to tell you something.

Hey! Slow down.

I'm in so over my head here.
I can't handle this, I just can't.

I'm only one kid.

You got something you want
to share with the class there, Hal?

Chessy, you gave me a fright.

I gave you a fright?

You scared me.
I didn't know you were, like, in here.

Are you sure there isn't anything
you want to talk to me about?

Like why Sammy
never comes near you anymore.

Or why your appetite's changed.

Or why all of a sudden
you're neat as a pin

and using expressions like,
"You gave me a fright."

Chessy, I changed a lot
over the summer, that's all.

OK.

Boy, if I didn't know any better,
I'd say it's almost like you were...

Forget it. It's impossible.

Almost as if I were who, Chessy?

Nobody. Nobody. Forget I mentioned it.

Almost as if I were... Annie?

- You know about Annie?
- I am Annie.

Hal.

Hal, why did you take off on me like that?

I told you I wanted
to talk to you about something.

Chessy, why are you
looking at her like that?

Like what?
I'm not looking at her any special way.

I'm looking at her
like I've looked at her for 11 years.

Since the day
she came home from the hospital.

Six pounds, 11 ounces. 21 inches long.
This is how I look at her.

Can I hug her?

Oh, she's so beautiful.

And so big.

I'm going to make you something special
to eat. What would you like? Anything?

You know what, it doesn't matter.

I'm just gonna go whip up
everything we've got. OK?

Hal, come here.

- We have to talk.
- OK. Shoot.

OK.

Honey...

I want to know what you think
about making Meredith part of the family.

- Part of our family?
- Yeah.

- I think it's an awesome idea.
- Yeah?

- Inspired! Brilliant!
- You do? Really? You do?

Totally. I mean, like it's a dream come
true. I've always wanted a big sister.

Oh.

Um... Honey, I think
you're kind of missing the point.

No, I'm not.
You're going to adopt Meredith.

- That is so sweet, Dad.
- No, I am not going to adopt her.

I'm... going to marry her.

Marry her? That's insane.

How can you marry a woman
young enough to be my big sister?

Mais tu plaisantes, j'espère.
Meredith, ce n'est pas une fille pour toi.

Mais c'est pas possible, je rêve.
Qu'est-ce qui...

Calm down. Hal!

Are you speaking French?

I learned it at camp.

OK. I'm sorry.

Let's discuss this calmly.
Calmly and rationally.

Yeah, and in English, if you don't mind.

- Right?
- OK.

Sweetheart, what has gotten into you?

Nothing. Nothing. Just...

Dad, you can't get married.
It'll totally ruin completely everything.

Hal. Hal.

Hallie.

Don't look at me. I don't know a thing.

She thought I was going to adopt her?

- Hi, doll.
- Hi.

Oh. You look stressed, baby.

- How about a martini?
- How about a double?

Coming right up.

Chessy!

Don't you love it? It's just what we need,
it's such a big house. Chessy!

- You rang?
- Two martinis, please.

And make Mr. Parker's a double.

Chess, please. I'm getting a migraine.

- I told Hallie.
- You did? And?

She went ballistic.
She started yelling in French.

I didn't even know she spoke French.

- I don't know what's gotten into her.
- Oh, Nicky.

This reaction is totally classic.

It's "Daddy's Getting Remarried 101."

I'd be worried if she didn't act this way.

Look.

Why don't I go talk to her?
You know, woman-to-woman.

I think she's a little sensitive
about you right now.

That's why I need to do it.
We've got to break the ice sometime.

Wear your shirt like this. I like it
when I can see a little chest hair.

Knock, knock. Can I join you?

Sure.

Guess the news of the engagement
came as a bit of a shock, huh?

Basically.

You know, I remember
what it was like to be 11.

I had my first beau at 11.
It's a wonderful age.

You're just starting to feel like a woman
and, believe it or not,

soon you'll understand
what it's like to be in love.

Me? I don't think so.

I don't even have
my 12-year-old molars yet.

Well, take it from someone
who got their molars very early in life,

being in love is a fantastic mystery
that takes a man and a woman...

I don't mean to be jerky when you're
trying to be all mushy and everything,

but I know what mystery
my dad sees in you.

You do?

You're young and beautiful and sexy
and, hey, the guy's only human.

But if you ask me,

marriage is supposed to be based
on something more than just sex, right?

Boy, your father underestimates you.

But you won't. Will you, Meredith?

Being young and beautiful's
not a crime, you know.

And for your 411, I adore your father.

He's exactly the kind of man
I always planned on marrying.

This is the real deal, honey. And nothing
you do is going to come between us.

Hate to break it to you, angel,

but you are no longer the only girl
in Nick Parker's life.

- Get over it.
- If this is the real deal,

then my dad's money has nothing to do
with you wanting to marry him, right?

OK, puss. You listen and you listen good.

I am marrying your father in two weeks
whether you like it or not.

So I suggest
you do not tangle with me anymore.

You are in way over your head.
Is that clear?

Crystal.

Martin! A refill, please.

Lovely choice of wine, by the way, Martin.

- Thank you, sir.
- May I have a sip?

I don't think you're going to like it.

Well, if you ask me, the bouquet's
a little too robust for a Merlot,

but then again I'm partial
to the softer California grape.

Has she learned about wine
at the summer camp?

She must have.

- Darling! Are you all right?
- I had one sip too many, I guess.

You know, Mother, I feel
like I could use a bit of fresh air.

Would it be OK
if I stepped outside for a moment?

Are you OK?
Would you like me to go with you?

No, no, no. I'll be fine.
Just got a touch woozy, that's all.

Woozy, huh?

I'd like to place
a collect call to America, please.

- Hello?
- What's up?

Hal, I'm desperate. Dad's getting married.

What do you mean, getting married?

I mean black tie, white gown,
the whole enchilada.

- What?
- The wedding's in two weeks.

If there's any hope of getting Mum and Dad
back together we've got to do it fast.

And I mean really fast.

OK. So Mom and I are going out
to the theater tonight.

I'll drop the bomb on her
first thing in the morning.

OK. Thanks.

- And, Hallie, hurry!
- OK. I will.

Oh, excuse me, sir.

- Uh-oh.
- Uh-oh. Yes.

Now, what say you and I

take a little stroll
in the park, eh, young lady?

OK.

Now...

- Come on, what's this all about?
- Well, it's a long story.

Well, it's a very big park
and we've got plenty of time, you know.

Well, first of all...

Féminine? Vraiment...
Je ne sais pas comment expliquer

mais vous aurez
le dessin demain, en tout cas.

En satin?
Non, non, ce sera quelque

chose plus moderne

avec de la dentelle, du tulle blanc
très, très jeune, très léger.

Just do it, sweet pea.

Non, c'est trop, non. Oui, mademoiselle,
vous aurez le dessin demain matin.

Oui, tout à fait. Ne vous inquiétez pas.
Allez, au revoir.

Darling, come in. I just have to finish
this sketch and fedex it off to Paris.

Then how about you and I go out to lunch

and spend the rest of the day
getting lost in Harrods. Hm?

I can't, Mum, I'm sorry.
I have to go out of town today.

Oh, you have to go out of town?

And where,
may I ask, are you going?

Annie. Annie.

That's where
I have to go. I have to go see Annie.

I see. And where might Annie be?

In Napa.
With her father Nick Parker.

You're not Annie.

That would be correct.

You're Hallie?

I am.

Annie and I met up at camp
and we decided to switch places.

I'm sorry, but I'd never seen you,
and I dreamt of meeting you my whole life.

Annie felt the exact same way about Dad,
so we sorta just switched lives.

I hope you're not mad,
because I love you so much

and I just hope that one day
you can love me as me,

and not as Annie.

Oh, darling.

I've loved you your whole life.

I've never been so happy
in my entire life.

So, I...

I guess you have
to switch us back now, huh?

Well, technically, you belong to your dad
and Annie belongs to me.

His and hers kids. No offense, Mom,
but this arrangement really sucks.

I agree. It totally sucks.

Then I say we fly to Napa, see Annie
and Dad, and work this whole thing out.

And I say you're right. Not to worry,
darling. I'll take care of everything.

You're not to worry, OK?

I'm sorry. I can't handle this.

I mean, I haven't seen or heard
from Nick Parker in over 11 years,

and suddenly I'm flying
halfway across the world to...

I'm not mature enough for this.
If the man didn't make me so nuts,

I'd still be married to him.
I mean, we came up with this arrangement

so that we'd never
have to see each other again.

I mean, look at me, Martin.
Have you ever seen me like this?

- Well...
- Don't answer that.

I mean, what if he doesn't recognize me?

No, don't answer that, either.

So, Hallie said he was a... a hunk.

He was rather dishy.

He had a smile that made me go weak
at the knees, if you can imagine that.

- OK. I'm all set, Mom.
- Great. Me too. Almost.

Mom, your suitcase is,
like, totally empty.

Oh. Right. Sorry. Um...

Did you speak to your father, dear?

Um... Yeah, yeah.
I just hung up with him, actually.

He said he's really anxious to see you.

Anxious nervous,
like he's totally, completely dreading it?

Or anxious excited,
like he's looking forward to it?

- Anxious excited. Definitely.
- Oh.

He said he'll meet us tomorrow at noon
at the Stafford Hotel in San Francisco.

My, my, my. That's incredibly soon,
isn't it? Well. Um...

Why don't you run downstairs
and gather up our tickets

from your grandfather
while I finish up here?

OK.

- Liar, liar, pants on fire.
- Sh!

Oh, Martin, I have a really ridiculous,
somewhat childish request to make.

Martin, you know
that you're more than a butler to me.

You're more like a lovable brother
who just happens to wait on us and...

- Anyway, I was wondering if...
- I'd accompany you on the trip?

- Make it a bit easier for you?
- Would you, Martin? Thank you so much.

I'd be so grateful. And you don't even
have to come as our butler,

- just as a friend.
- Madam, I'd be honored.

And may I say, as a friend,

if I was seeing my ex, after 11 years,
and I had your legs...

I'd wear this little baby.

You'll kill in it.

- Bye, Daddy, darling.
- Bye, darling.

- Wish me luck.
- Good luck.

- Bye, Pop.
- Bye, Hal.

So you're coming to Napa
for Thanksgiving, right?

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Bye.

Oh, and say hello to your father for me.

I will.

Airport, please.

OK. They'll be here any minute.

Now, be nice, Daddy.

He's everything you ever wanted
for your little girl, plus millions more.

Then you know I'll be nice.

Oh, OK. There he is.

With the whole motley crew.

Hi, darling.

Hallie. Chessy. And Sammy.
What in the world are you doing here?

Honey, a dog at the Stafford?

- Hal begged me to bring him.
- Oh, you're such a softy.

Oh!

Good doggy. So, Meredith, these the folks?

Yes. Mom, Dad, you finally meet.

This is my fiancé and the love of my life,
Nicholas Parker.

Hello, Nicholas.
I'm so pleased to meet you.

- I'm Vicki.
- Hi.

And this is Nick's
adorable daughter Hallie.

This entire prenuptial get-together
was her idea, I'll have you know.

How are you, young lady? We've heard
nothing but wonderful things about you.

Hello, pet.
You may call me Aunt Vicki.

- Other end, madam.
- Whoops.

That was a great flight, wasn't it?
I mean, it was so quick.

I've never seen you
quite so thirsty before, madam.

Well, would you believe, Martin, darling,
I've never tasted vodka before this trip?

Could have fooled me, ma'am.

Come on. Let's rock and roll.

I am in such major trouble here.

If the hotel can do it, I think that room
is perfect for the wedding.

Not too big, not too cramped.

And not that I don't like the idea
of having the wedding at the house,

it's just that this could be amazing.

So I've already checked us in.
Why don't we go upstairs, freshen up,

and then rendezvous for lunch?

- Great.
- Meet you in the bar in ten. OK?

Perf.

Sweetheart, now that we're here, why don't
we go check out the honeymoon suite?

I bet it is to die for.

Oh, whoops. I forgot my bag.

Hang on.

Sammy.

Sammy!

- Sammy!
- Excuse me. Did you find a beige...

Thank you.

- Ooh.
- Mum!

Darling, you didn't have to wait for me.
I could have found the room by myself.

Besides, I need to get a little fresh air.

Go on, sweetie. I'll meet you upthairs.

I like that jacket, by the way.
Were you wearing that

- the whole time we were on the plane?
- Mum, watch out!

Sorry, sorry.

She's drunk. She's never had more
than one glass of wine in her entire life,

and she chooses today
to show up totally zonked.

Yeah, well. Just do what the woman says
and meet her "upthairs."

Maybe that's why they make
"do not disturb" signs.

Alone at last.

Hallie Parker.

Oh, don't do this to me.
I'm already seeing double.

- It's me, Mum. Annie.
- Oh, darling.

You look wonderful.

Oh, my girls.

I can't believe you're together.
But how could you do this to me?

Excuse me. I hate to interrupt, but...

might I suggest that we continue
this little powwow inside?

- Hi. You probably don't remember me.
- Chessy.

I knew I always liked her.

One of you... I'm not sure
which one at the moment,

but one of you told me your father
knew I was arriving here today.

And I'm here to tell you
that the man I just saw in the elevator

had absolutely no idea
he and I were on the same planet,

- let alone in the same hotel.
- You saw Dad already?

Yes, I did.
The man went completely ashen,

like I was
the bloody Ghost of Christmas Past.

Can one of you
get something cold for my head?

I mean, don't you think I've pondered
what it was going to be like

to see your father
after all these years?

Well, let me tell you,
me waving like a mindless idiot

while Nick Parker's wrapped
around another woman's arms

is not exactly the scenario
I had in mind. No, sirree.

Martin! What are you doing?

Going for a dip, madam.
Do you mind?

No, no. No, that's perfectly perfect.

Have fun.
Someone ought to.

Hello.

Hello. Hello to you.

Chessy,
this is our butler, Martin.

How do you do? I'm her butler.

Enchanté, mademoiselle.

Gee. The pleasure's all mine, monsieur.

Girls, you were going to tell me
why you lied

and brought me here
without telling your father.

Were they? OK, that's good. Uh...

Well, I'm just gonna go back to my room
and check out the old mini-bar situation.

- Allow me to assist you.
- Wait.

Does everyone here
know something I don't know?

Mum, Daddy's getting married.

To Cruella De Vil. She's awful, Mum.
We can't let him go through with it.

She's all wrong for him, Mom,

and the only way
he won't marry her is if...

You tell her. She knows you better.

Is if he sees you again.

Wait a minute. You're not trying
to set me up with your father?

Actually, we are.
You're perfect for each other.

Hold it! You two knew about this?

- What? Oh! No.
- No.

- No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
- Madam, no, absolutely. I had no idea.

- Yes. Yes, I did know something.
- Yes. Technically, yes. I had an inkling.

- Hallie told me the story.
- It was their idea. It was so sweet.

I just fell for the story.
I'm an old romantic.

Yeah, so am I.

OK. OK.

Let me say this loud and clear.

Nick Parker and I
have absolutely nothing in common...

anymore.

Plus, in case you haven't noticed,
he seems extremely content

with his leggy, tight-skirted,
bare-backed fiancée.

And I want the two of you
to explain to your father

that I am here for one purpose,
and one purpose only.

And that is
to switch the two of you back.

Now, let's do what we have to do
and be done with it.

Understood?

- Hey, Dad. What's up?
- Hi. Just running down to the lobby.

- Hey, Hal.
- Huh?

Do me a favor, will ya, while I'm gone?
Will you just look after Meredith for me?

Huh? Thanks.

- Hallie. Hallie.
- Yeah?

How do I look?
Like, presentable and everything?

- Not too old?
- You look fab, Dad. Young and fab.

Dad.

I thought you were gonna
keep Meredith company.

I was? I mean, I am, yeah.

I was just looking for her, actually.

It's great to see you, Dad.

It's great to see you too, squirt.

- Nice outfit.
- Oh, thanks.

Well, go on. Get up there. Come on.

Let's get together, yeah, yeah, yeah

Why don't you and I combine?

Let's get together...

- Have you seen your father?
- You talking to me?

What, are you Robert De Niro?
Yes, I am talking to you.

Oh, Meredith.

- Uh... Yeah. I just saw him.
- Well, hello. Where was he?

Uh... He went thataway. I think.

- What are you staring at?
- Oh, nothing. Nothing.

You're just really very pretty.
That's all.

Oh...

Don't tell me you're gonna break your
rotten streak and suddenly be nice to me.

If you see your father,
tell him he's late and I'm waiting.

Whatever you say, Cruella.

Here you go.
This'll cure anything you've got.

- Just don't ask what's in it.
- OK.

Here's to...

Here's to you. May your life be
far less complicated than mine.

Thank you.

Ugh.

Martini, dry, please.

I beg your pardon.
I think I just drank tar.

There's your martini,
and your bill, Miss James.

Thank you.

You're Elizabeth James?

- Guilty.
- Oh!

I just saw a wedding dress
you designed in Vogue

and fell completely in love with it.

I faxed your office just yesterday,
and they said that you were out of town

and didn't know if you could make another.
I can't believe it. It's fate.

- I'm Meredith Blake.
- How do you do?

Sorry.

- Excuse me.
- Excuse me.

Where have you been?
We've been looking all over for you.

Nicholas, I think this hotel
is perfect for the wedding.

- The more I see of it, the more I like it.
- Me too.

Absolutely.

Now, tell me, dear. How many are we
expecting from your side of the family?

Just a guesstimate.

Uh... Can I get back to you on that?
I... I'm not sure at the moment.

Excuse me.

Pardon me. Sorry.

- Oh! Boss, you OK?
- Yeah, I'm fine.

- Uh... Sir.
- Dad, watch out!

- Oh! Careful!
- Argh!

- Hello, Liz.
- Hello, Nick.

Well, gosh. There you are.
What do you know?

Uh... Is there something going on here
that I should know about?

Because I'm stunned to see you.

But, uh... you don't seem
as stunned to see me.

I mean, I haven't seen or heard from you
in, what, ten, eleven years.

- All of a sudden, on the very day that...
- Dad.

I can explain why she's here.

Hallie, you know who this is?

Actually, yes.
And, actually, I'm not Hallie.

Actually, I am.

Both of them?

Annie?

Hallie?

I guess you and Mum kind of think alike,
'cause you both sent us to the same camp.

We met there, and the whole thing
just sort of spilled out.

They switched places on us, Nick.

You mean I've had Annie with me
all this time?

Well, I wanted to know what you were like,
and Hallie wanted to know Mum, and...

- Are you angry?
- Oh, honey. Of course not.

I just can't believe it's you.

Last time I saw you, you had diaper rash.
Oh, sorry - you're all wet.

- It's all right.
- Look at you.

Well, I'm quite grown-up now,
and quite without a father.

And I'm headed into my crazy,
mixed-up teenage years,

and I'll be the only girl I know
without a mother to fight with.

Hallie, you've been in London
all this time?

Come here, squirt.

Mom's amazing, Dad.
I don't know how you ever let her go.

Girls, why don't you let your father and I
talk alone for a couple of minutes, OK?

- Sure, fine.
- Take your time.

I don't believe this.

Seeing them together, seeing you.

- Ow.
- Ooh. Let me help you with that.

Oh, excuse me.
Do you have a first-aid kit?

Yeah, of course.

Why don't you lie down?

- Here you go.
- Thanks.

So... how are you, Lizzie?

Or does everyone call you Elizabeth now?

Oh, no, no. Lizzie's... Lizzie's fine.

- My dad still calls me Lizzie.
- Yeah?

- Yeah, I've been... uh, been terrific.
- Oh.

You know, you haven't changed a bit.

Finally. There you are.
Oh! Uh... Oh, good. You've met.

Honey, Elizabeth designs wedding gowns,
and she's going to make my...

Wait, um... I don't understand.
How did you two meet?

And, Nicky, why are you all wet?

You're making my fiancée's wedding gown.

- Well, I didn't know she was your fiancée.
- Well...

How did we meet?
How did you two meet?

- Am I missing something here?
- Know what? This is one small world.

How small?

- Hi, Mer.
- Hello.

How you doing?

Honey, did I ever mention to you
that Hallie was a twin?

No, I'm afraid
you forgot that little detail.

Don't feel bad, Mer,
he never mentioned it to me, either.

By the way, I'm the real Hallie.
This is Annie.

She was pretending to be me,
while I was pretending to be her.

And this is our mother, Elizabeth James.

This is your mother?

Yes.

You were married to him?

- Yeah.
- Guilty again.

- Oh, well. This is a small world.
- And getting smaller.

And what a coincidence that we're all here
on the exact same weekend.

My, my, my. How sweet.

Hal, I've had enough surprises
for one day.

Will you please
just tell me where we're going?

You're gonna love it, Dad. Trust me.

Hello.

Hey.

So...

Do you have any idea
where they're taking us?

- Not a clue.
- Right.

Where are we?

This is where we're eating?

No, actually,

that's where we're eating.

She's ours for the night.

Wow. So how exactly
are we paying for this?

Well, we pooled our allowances.

- Yeah, right, Annie.
- OK. Grandfather chipped in a bit.

- Annie.
- OK. He chipped in a lot.

Come on.
You guys are gonna love it.

Pretty snazzy.

Elizabeth and Nick,
your dinner awaits you.

Girls.

The table's only set for two.

Oh. That's the other part of the surprise.
We're not joining you.

- You're not?
- No, but I am.

Good evening. I'm Chessy,
and I'll be your server this evening.

- No wisecracks, please.
- And I am Martin, your sommelier.

May I offer you both a taste of the bubbly

in the hope
that you'll get a bit schnockered

and not fire this lovely lady and myself

for following the orders
of these audacious 11-year-olds?

Annie, mood music, please.

Just relax. Sail through time.

Back to yesteryear.

- You do get all this, don't you?
- Yes, I'm beginning to.

They're recreating the night we met.
The boat, the music...

The help.

It's so sweet.

Martin, I think I'll take that drink.

Thank you, Martin.

Oh. Yeah.

To tell you the truth,
I haven't been on a boat since the QE2.

Neither have I.

Well, then, here's to, uh...

Our daughters.

Our daughters.

Now I know how a goldfish feels.

You know, sometime
if we're ever really alone,

maybe we could talk about
what happened between us.

It all feels a bit hazy to me now.

It ended so fast.

It started so fast.

Well, that part I remember perfectly.

Looks like things are heating up
quite nicely.

I'd say it's safe
to serve the vichyssoise.

You ladle, I'll serve.

I'm sorry.

Yes, I'll ladle.

Right. And then I'll...

- Serve?
- Right.

Right.

So... you've done
fantastically well.

Your dream of owning your own vineyard,
it actually came true.

What about you? You were always drawing
on napkins and corners of newspapers.

Now you're this major designer.

Yeah. It's great.

We both actually got
where we wanted to go.

Yeah. We did.

Anyway, what are we going to do
about the girls?

Well, now that they've met,
we can't very well keep them apart.

Well, I could keep them for half the year,
and then you could keep them for...

Guys, they can't go to two
different schools every year. That's nuts.

I agree.

Well, I could keep them both
for a whole year, and you...

- Liz, that's why we came up with...
- Mm-mm. Mm-hm.

Oh. Sorry. Ignore me. Enjoy your soup.

That's why we came up
with the solution that we have.

Really? I thought it was because
we decided never to see each other again.

Not "we," Liz.

Well, you know, that part's become
a bit hazy to me too over the years.

- You don't remember the day you packed?
- No, that day I remember perfectly.

Did I hurt you when I threw that, um...
What was it? A...

It was a hairdryer.

Oh. Right.

Sorry.

You know, I may never
be alone with you again.

So, about that day that you packed...
Why'd you do it?

Oh, Nick. We were so young
and we both had tempers.

We said stupid things and so I packed.

Got on my very first 747 and...

You didn't come after me.

I didn't know that you wanted me to.

Well, it really doesn't matter anymore.

So let's just put a good face on
for the girls

and get this show on the road, huh?

Yeah. Sure.
Let's get this show on the road.

Your passport, Ms. James.
Have a safe trip home.

Thank you.

- All set, then? Where's Annie?
- I just rang up. She's on her way down.

Right.

So I'll send Hallie back to you
over Christmas.

And Annie'll spend Easter with you.

Annie, what are you doing in those
clothes? We've got a plane to catch.

Here's the deal, Mom. We thought it over,
and we decided we're being totally gypped.

Dad promised we'd go on our camping trip,
and we wanna go. Together.

What camping trip?

The one we go on
every summer before school starts.

Annie, this is ridiculous.
Go upstairs and put your clothes on.

- Are you sure I'm Annie?
- Well, of course I'm sure.

But it's kind of hard
to be 100 percent positive, isn't it?

Girls, this is totally unfunny. You're
gonna make your mother miss her airplane.

- Annie.
- Yes?

This one's Hallie. I'm positive.

You know, I hope you're right, Dad,

because you wouldn't wanna send
the wrong kid all the way back to England.

Would you?

Here's our proposition.

We go back to Dad's house,
pack our stuff,

and the four of us
leave on the camping trip.

- The four of us?
- And when you bring us back,

we'll tell you who's Annie
and who's Hallie.

Or you do as we say, and I take
one of you back with me to London,

whether you like it or not.

And what am I supposed to do
for three days? Sit home and knit?

Honey, we have kind of a sticky situation.

Sticky situation? What do you mean,
sticky situation? What exactly...?

Excuse me. What is she doing here?

You see, that's part of the deal.

- The four of us, we go together.
- What are you, suddenly the Brady Bunch?

- This is ridic...
- Hello. Everything all right?

Well, no, actually, it isn't.

I didn't realize that you were
going on this little outing,

and to tell you the truth
I'm not so sure that I'm OK with it.

I agree. I think the ex-wife in the next
sleeping bag is a little weird.

Thank you.

I absolutely insist
that you come with us. Really.

- Liz...
- No, honestly, Nick,

I've messed up your entire weekend.
It's the least I can do.

Really. Please.

- Dad, what's Meredith doing here?
- Your mother invited her.

What?

Be nice.

OK. All set? Have fun, everyone.

- What?
- Liz, what are you doing?

Well, I really think that you and Meredith
need some time alone before the big day.

Mom, come on. That's not the plan.

Oh, honestly,
you'll have much more fun without me.

Wait, wait. If you're not going,
I certainly don't have to go.

I mean, trust me,
I'm not a big nature girl.

But this is your chance
to really get to know the girls.

I mean, after all, starting next week
they're... they're half yours.

Have fun, all of you.

Bye-bye.

Oh, I would pay big money
to see that woman climb a mountain.

- Don't hurry, honey.
- OK.

Whoa!

Come on, you guys.

Whoa. Whoa.

I'm gonna kill my trainer.

He says I'm in such great shape.

I can't believe
people actually do this for fun.

Hold on. We're stopping.

Again? Dad, at this rate it'll take us
three days just to get to the lake.

Meredith isn't used
to the altitude. Just chill.

OK?

Oh, I'm in serious pain.
Somebody hand me my Evian.

I can't move.

Sure.

Brilliant.

Here you go, Mer.

Honey, you OK?

- What happened?
- This little guy was on her Evian bottle.

Oh. He won't hurt you, Mer.

Oh, right, right, right.
I... I know. You...

go ahead. I'll be fine.

Get that thing away from me.
I hate things that crawl. Ugh.

How can you touch that?
Just... put it down.

OK, OK, I'll put it down.

- Girls...
- What?

- What?
- I'm going to take the lead.

The two of you help Meredith. All right?

Sure you'll help me.
Right over a cliff, you'll help me.

- Not a bad idea.
- Yeah. See any cliffs?

Oh, my backpack.

Need a hand, Mer?

Not from you, thank you.

Don't think I can't see
right past those angelic faces.

One more trick from you two and I promise
I will make your lives miserable

from the day I say, "I do."

Got it?

Got it, Cruella.

What did you call me?

Nothing, nothing.
Not a thing, Cruella.

Oh, by the way, Mer,
I think there's something on your head.

Are you all right?

What... happened?

Ask them.

What did we do, Dad?
We were right behind you.

- This is really good.
- Yeah, I know.

Here we go, girls.
This'll hold us for a while.

Sure you don't want some trout, Mom?

Is that OK, by the way,
if we start calling you Mom?

I think your mother would prefer
if you called me Meredith.

And no, thank you, I do not eat trout,
for the thousandth time.

I will wait until breakfast.
What are we having?

- Trout.
- Oh.

- Come on, it's part of the experience.
- Mm, and what's the other part?

Being eaten to death by mosquitoes?

God, you'd think
they actually like this stuff.

Well, what's that you're using?
Here, let me see that.

You're gonna attract
every mosquito in the state

with this stuff. It's sugar
and water. Where'd you get it?

That's it. I am taking one large
sleeping pill and going to bed.

Meredith?

What are you doing?

I don't want the mountain lions to...

There are no mountain lions
up here, are there?

No.

Good night.

Girls, I'm telling you, lay off.

This isn't her thing, OK? I'm not
marrying her because she's Annie Oakley.

- Who's Annie Oakley?
- Just cool it.

- Come on, come on.
- OK.

I hope
that one large sleeping pill worked.

- You take that side.
- All right.

Gosh, she's heavy.

She's also, like, snoring.

Nicky?

Sweet dreams, Mommy dearest.

That feels nice.

Nicky!

Oh, man.

Ooh.

- What's going on?
- Here's what's going on, buddy.

The day we get married is the day
I ship those brats off to Switzerland.

Get the picture? It's me or them.

Take your pick.

Them.

- Excuse me?
- T-h-e-m, them.

Get the picture?

Hello. You're back so soon.
Did you have fun?

- Well, I wouldn't go right to fun.
- You wouldn't?

We've been punished
to the end of the century.

Starting now. Go.

Where's Meredith?

We played a couple
of harmless tricks on her

and she kind of freaked out a little.

A little?

Hm.

She threw this at my head.

Least it's smaller than a hairdryer.

Oh, Nick, it's all my fault.
If I hadn't suggested she go...

Oh, tricked.
Tricked would be more like it.

Like mother, like daughters.

I really am sorry.

- We are too, Dad. Really.
- Yeah.

Up to your room. Now.

I gotta remember to thank them one day.

So, where's Chessy? I'm starving.

Well, she and Martin went off
on a picnic around noon... yesterday.

Really? Who would have thought?
My nanny, your butler. Hm.

So, what do you say
I whip us up something to eat?

- You can cook now?
- Oh, yeah. I can make pasta

and pasta and...

Pasta sounds good.

Pasta it is.

OK, I'll take two.

- Hey, Dad.
- Wow, you look so nice.

Where are you going?

Good night, ladies.

Oh, wow.

This is where I keep my private stash.

- Did you know I also collect wine?
- Really?

Mm. I'm a man of limited interests.
Come here.

This is a 1921 Burgundy.

They say the rain that year made this
the best Burgundy ever harvested.

Oh.

Now, you will appreciate this. Come here.

Look.

V-J Day 1945.

- That's incredible.
- I love that.

Now, this is the same wine
that was served at my parents' wedding.

Bordeaux, '52.

I think my sister
was conceived on this baby.

What's this one?
"Where dreams have no end." 1983.

That one, actually,
took me years to track down.

Why? Where's it from?

It's the wine that we drank
at our wedding.

I now have every bottle ever made.

You do?

I do.

- Can we open one?
- You're the only one I'd drink it with.

- You OK?
- Oh, yeah.

Just got a little dust
in my eye, that's all.

- I can offer you a clean sleeve.
- No, no, I'm fine, really.

All better.

You don't always
have to be so brave, you know.

Oh, but I do, actually.

That will be Chessy.

She has a key.

Hello? Anybody home?

We'll be right up.

Oh

Every time

We say goodbye

I die a little

Every time

We say goodbye

I wonder why a little

Why the gods above me

Who must be in the know

Think so little of me...

Take care of yourself.

Yeah, I will. You too.

Bye.

- I love you.
- I love you too.

I can hear

A lark somewhere

Begin to sing about it

There's no love song finer

But how strange the change

From major to minor

Every time

We say goodbye

Hello? We're home.

Grandfather?

I'll check the study.

Hey, stranger.

Hey, Mom. Did you know that Concorde
gets you here in half the time?

Yes, I've heard that.

What are you doing here?

It took us around 30 seconds
after you guys left

for us to realize
we didn't wanna lose you two again.

We?

We.

I made the mistake of not coming
after you once, Lizzie.

I'm not gonna do that again,
no matter how brave you are.

And I suppose you just expect me to go
weak at the knees and fall into your arms

and cry hysterically and say,
"We'll just figure this whole thing out."

A bicontinental relationship

with our daughters being raised
here and... and there and...

and you and I just picking up
where we left off and...

and growing old together and...

and....

Come on, Nick, what do you expect?

- To live happily ever after?
- Yes.

To all the above.

Except you don't have to cry hysterically.

Oh, yes, I do.

We actually did it.

This will be

An everlasting love

This will be the one I've waited for

This will be

The first time anyone has loved me

I'm so glad you found me in time

And I'm so glad that
you rectified my mind

This will be

An everlasting love for me, yeah

Whoa

Loving you
is some kind of wonderful

Because you've shown me
just how much you care

You've given me
the thrill of a lifetime

And made me believe
you've got more thrills to spare

Oh, this will be

An everlasting love

Oh, yes, it will, now

You've brought
a lot of sunshine into my life

You've filled me
with happiness I never knew

You gave me more joy
than I ever dreamed of

And no one, no one
can take the place of you

This will be

You and me

Yes, sirree

Eternally

Hugging and squeezing
and kissing and pleasing

Together, forever,
through rain or whatever

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, you and me

So long as I'm living,
true love I'll be giving

To you I'll be serving
'cause you're so deserving

Hey, you're so deserving

From now on

From now on

From now on

From now on

From now on