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[Theme music]

Theme song: (Singing) Love, exciting and new.

Come aboard-- we're expecting you.

And love, life's sweetest reward, let it flow.

It floats back to you.

The love boat soon will be making another run.

The love boat promises something for everyone.

Set a course for adventure, your mind on a new romance.

And love won't hurt anymore.

It's an open smile on a friendly shore.

It's love.

Welcome aboard.

It's love.

Vicki, are you home?

All: Surprise!

[Laughter]

What is this?

It's a bon voyage party for a "bon capitaine."

It's our way of thanking you for setting up

the great trip we're going on.

Oh.

Did we surprise you?

- I'll say. - Good.

Because we've been hiding in the closet

all week waiting for the right moment.

Come on, captain. Do you want to see the cake?

Yeah.

Is someone hiding in there too?

Oh, this is great.

It's got the itinerary on it-- from southampton,

to Copenhagen, to Amsterdam--

england, Denmark, Holland.

And then back to southampton.

This is a terrific cake.

Whose idea is it?

All: Mine.

May I cut you a piece, captain?

Oh sure.

But I'm on a diet.

So I can't eat anything bigger than Ireland.

Sir, I think this is going to be the sweetest cruise ever.

Vicki: The steward said we'll be landing

in London in about 20 minutes.

Captain stubing: Ah, to see old Blighty again.

Isaac: Who's that?

The redhead?

There she is--

the royal viking sky.

Oh.

She's a beautiful ship, captain.

Isaac: She's even more beautiful than in the brochure.

Yeah. Look, this would be great.

Let me get some pictures with everybody in front

of the ship, all right.

Ok.

Big guys in the back.

Gopher: Handsome guys in front.

Excuse me.

You work on this ship, don't you?

Yes, I do.

Would you come with me?

I think I might have something that might interest you.

All right.

But I only have a few minutes.

Ace: Ok.

If you can squish together a little more.

All right, move a little bit to your right.

Uh-uh.

That's too far.

Back to your left.

Ace, this is a picture, not a cattle drive.

All right. That's great.

Here we go. Flash--

but wait, wait, wait, wait.

Ace, we can't have a crew picture without you.

Come on.

Yeah, she's right.

Excuse me, sailor.

Could you help us, please?

Me?

Yeah.

Could you come over here for a minute?

Could you take a picture of all of us, please?

Yeah, certainly.

Thanks.

Just press that button right there.

- Ok. - All right?

Yeah.

Ok, smile.

(Mumbling quietly) If he's on this cruise,

I think I'll be doing a lot of smiling.

Hello.

(Together) Hello.

Dr. and Mrs. Milton foster.

Glad to have you on board.

Will Dr. Foster be attending the medical convention

in Amsterdam and Copenhagen?

(Reading quietly) In conclusion,

my distinguished colleagues, let me just

say that this particular medical technique--

I see.

Dr. Bricker.

No, foster.

Dr. Foster.

How do you do, Dr. Bricker?

Welcome.

You're Dr. Bricker.

Hi, doc.

Hi, doc.

My wife Helen.

We're old friends.

Oh, and this is my nurse. (Confused) This is my nurse.

Tracy Hayes.

How do you do?

- Welcome. - Thank you.

Is there something wrong at the office?

No.

We're closed, remember?

We are closed, yeah.

So what are you doing here?

I'm taking a cruise, same as you.

Excuse me, just for a moment.

What are you thinking of?

What are you trying to do to me?

I just want to have some fun.

Can you think of a better way than taking a cruise?

Sure.

How about taking a hike?

Ok.

You love birds, give me a smile.

Great, thanks.

Your husband is lucky to have a nurse

with such a sunny personality.

I'm sure you'll have a great trip.

Oh, it should be fascinating.

You see, she's not only his nurse, she's also his mistress.

The dockerys.

Dockerys, yes.

Gene and joanne.

Yeah, exactly.

Yeah.

And-- excuse me?

May we help you?

Oh, thank you.

I'm Lisa andersen.

Any relation to hans Christian andersen?

No.

My father used to read his fairy tales to me.

He was Danish.

Oh.

Then you've been to Denmark before.

I studied there, a long time ago.

To be honest, I never thought I'd see Copenhagen again.

Well, life is full of surprises.

So here I am.

Well, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.

And if there's anything we can do to guarantee it,

let us know.

Thank you.

You know, I just might be able to help

you with that guarantee.

You wait right here.

I'll be back with another great Dane.

Mercy.

- Excuse me, Mr. Larsen? - Yeah.

Hi, Judy.

(Whispering) Erik.

Oh my god, Erik.

Listen.

There's somebody I think you'd like to meet.

She's a beautiful lady.

I know you'll just--

that's funny.

She was here just a minute ago.

So enjoy the cruise.

Oh, excuse me?

Yes?

Captain.

Oh yes, ma'am.

Captain stubing.

Well, captain.

I did a very silly thing.

You see, I made a telephone call a little while

ago from the pier.

And I took off my earring and left it there.

It should be right underneath the pay phone, the one closest

to the entrance.

I see, miss--

miss Van damme.

Van damme.

Do you suppose I have time to go down there and look for it?

Well.

We only have a few minutes before we sail.

Oh, I see.

Yes, but don't worry.

I'll send a steward to the phone booth for you.

The one nearest the entrance, right?

That's correct, yes.

Well, that's awfully kind of you.

Thank you.

And if it is found, please let me know.

I'm in cabin 5-4-6 on the Atlantic deck.

Of course.

Thank you.

Miss Van damme?

Yes, captain?

I hope this cruise gives us a chance

to get to know each other.

Well, captain, I appreciate very much

you are trying to help me find my earring.

But don't raise your hopes before you raise your anchor.

[Ship horn]

Judy (on pa): Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

We are now cruising through the English channel

and will continue through the straights of Dover

and to the north sea.

From there, we will take the kiel canal to the northern part

of west Germany until we reach Denmark and our first stop,

the magical city of Copenhagen. Enjoy your cruise.

Excuse me, purser Smith?

I was wondering, how would I get an important message

from shore?

Are you expecting a message?

Well, my sister is expecting a baby.

Oh.

And my family wants to notify me as soon as it happens.

Well, the first thing you've got to do is tell me your name.

Because I'm new on this ship myself,

and I just don't know all the crew yet.

I understand.

It's Peter.

Peter Hudson, sir.

Peter, welcome aboard.

The telex operator brings messages to my office every day

at noon and 5, and then they're distributed after that.

Would you let me know as soon as you get word?

I'm really anxious about it.

I'll deliver as soon as the stork does.

Thank you.

You bet.

Here you are, Mrs. Andersen.

This is my Scandinavian sunset.

Two of these and you'll be lit up all evening.

Oh, Mr. Larsen.

This is the fellow Dane Judy wanted to introduce you to.

Lisa andersen, I'd like you to meet Erik Larsen.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Andersen.

Hello.

Isaac: Excuse me.

Well, what a wonderful surprise,

finding a fellow Dane aboard this ship.

Oh, I'm not Danish.

My parents were born in Copenhagen.

[Laughing] Well, that-- that still makes you a Dane.

May I sit down?

Certainly.

Please call me Erik.

You ever been to Copenhagen?

No.

This is my first time.

You'll love it.

May I call you Lisa?

Certainly.

Well, Lisa, Copenhagen is a wonderful city.

They call it the Paris of the north.

Please, let me be your guide.

Oh.

I've-- I've already paid for the ship's tour.

Well, so have I. In addition to your regular guide,

you can have me as your own personal guide.

Please, I insist.

Well, all right.

Good.

And you can join me for cocktails tonight.

I mean, we have to talk over our sightseeing plans.

Of course.

Good.

Tonight then.

Tonight.

Hi there, swabbie.

Hi.

I brought you some nice cold iced tea.

Thank you.

[Sighs]

That's really nice of you.

Well, I figured you were out on deck

and you might have worked up a thirst.

Do all deckhands get such special treatment?

Well, sure.

This is the 43rd iced tea that I've handed out today.

Vicki, would it be out of line for a mere deckhand

to tell the captain's daughter that she's pretty?

Yes.

But very pretty, no.

Gopher: I hate to break this party up.

But the cleaning crew is needed astern.

Oh, yes sir.

Right away, sir.

Bye Vicki.

Peter.

Sir?

You're going the wrong way.

Oh.

Right.

It's your fault. You got me walking around in a daze.

Didn't your father ever tell you to stay away from sailors?

Oh, this is beautiful.

Why, thank you.

What's it going to be?

A pillow.

My niece just got engaged, so.

You like the colors?

Yes, I do.

Oh, captain.

Yes?

Have you met miss Van damme?

Yes, we've met.

Well, captain, now I can thank you personally--

for my earring, remember?

Oh, yes.

Well, I'm glad we could help.

Judy, your office was paging you.

Oh, I didn't hear it.

I did.

I think you better go check.

Right.

Goodbye, miss Van damme.

Is that the basket-weave stitch?

Well, you know something about needlepoint.

Yes, I did it for a few weeks when I gave up smoking--

keep my hands busy.

Oh, I see.

Yeah.

Well, it's a nice way to pass the time.

Yes.

So is dancing.

That is, if you have no plans for this evening.

Captain, if you're looking for a way to keep your hands busy,

I'd suggest you take up needlepoint again.

Oh, milty, isn't this fun?

All three of us on vacation together.

Tracy, you're my mistress.

For god's sakes, will you start acting like a mistress?

You'll have to just go away, disappear.

Milty-- milty, there's no need.

Helen knows.

Helen knows?

What-- Helen knows what?

What Helen knows?

Helen knows everything.

What is everything?

What--

well, for starters, I know that you've

had a lover for the past year.

Ok.

Now, lover is much too--

way too strong.

I'm not going to deny, ok, that a relationship has--

but I can explain it.

Oh, please, explanations are not necessary.

Helen, in a situation like this,

there is always a need for an explanation.

He's so thoughtful.

A prince.

I-- I got carried away.

It was something that could have happened to anybody.

It's been happening to me every afternoon

for the past year.

[Laughing] An actress.

Milton, Tracy and i, we're friends.

And we-- we-- we have something to say to you.

Want to go first, Tracy?

Thank you.

Ok.

Milty, I just couldn't stand being

the other woman any longer.

I love you.

And i-- and I know that I have to face the fact

that my lover is a married man.

And face it honestly.

That's why Tracy came and told me everything.

And what could I do?

Make your life miserable?

Begin an affair of my own?

Helen.

Yes?

Tracy.

Please, Helen, the thing that we have to remember here, ok--

ok.

--Is that that we must never in these

circumstances overreact.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

We must never overreact, Milton.

No.

I mean, after all we've built together,

why should I destroy that just because you've been unfaithful?

Milty, we realize the important role that each of us

plays in your life.

And neither one of us was ready to give you up.

So I think--

I think we've hit on a solution.

Well, what would the solution be?

We've decided to share you.

Gopher (on pa): Attention, passengers,

the luncheon buffet is now being served on the scandinavia deck.

(Reading) Missing, Anton haarland, 20, light brown hair,

blue eyes, 6'1"--

if identified, notified Interpol immediately.

Hey!

What are you doing in my office?

Uh, purser Smith, guess what?

My sister had a boy--

8 pounds, two ounces.

Well, I'm glad for you.

But in the future, do not go into my office

unless I give you permission.

Is that understood?

Yes, sir.

Sorry, sir.

And Peter, about that telex.

Sir?

Congratulations.

Thanks.

And from now on, it's uncle Peter.

[Drums]

Well?

Which one?

He's the one.

[Echoes]

[Gunfire]

[Chatter]

[Jazz piano music]

[Clears throat] I think that we've all agreed that there

will be no second class participants in this

relationship, no holidays or vacations

where the mistress is deserted.

Absolutely.

Or family crisis when the husband is unreachable

and the wife is left to fend for herself.

This relationship will be carried on open and above board

and honestly.

We're talking about promiscuity,

dubious promiscuity.

We are not.

Do you realize that you are blaming

us for something that you initiated quite some time ago?

Only been a year.

Easy, dear.

Remember you have a nervous stomach.

Yes, milty.

We both want you healthy.

Hi.

Hi.

I was hoping i'd find you out here.

Well, I guess we hoped for the same things.

Just think, in a few hours, we'll

be all the way in Copenhagen.

Yeah.

I wonder how many miles per hour we're going?

Miles per hour?

Don't you mean knots?

Oh, yeah.

I was just testing you to see if you

were really the captain's daughter or a girlfriend he's

passing off.

You know, I really don't think that you're a deckhand.

What are you talking about?

Well, first of all, when you came on the ship,

you didn't know where to check in.

And then you didn't know that the stern

was the back end of the ship.

And now you're talking about miles per hour.

You've never worked on a ship before, have you?

(Whispering) Can I trust you to keep a secret?

Sure.

I'm really a writer.

Or I want to be.

I'm writing a novel that's set on a cruise ship.

And I need a deckhand's perspective to make it a little

more, you know, realistic.

You're a novelist?

Yeah.

But you're so young.

Do you know how old Charles dickens was when he

wrote "the tale of two cities?"

No.

Neither do I.

So has working on the ship helped you?

Yes.

But I have changed my plot.

Now, I think it's going to turn into a beautiful love story.

So what are you guys doing when we get to Copenhagen?

Oh.

I'm going to go directly to the national museum.

You've got to pass it to get to the topless beach.

All of the beaches in Denmark are topless.

It's the law.

You mean, you're going to have to go topless?

No.

But I could if I wanted to.

Anybody want to organize a clambake?

Champagne, anyone?

Thank you.

Ah.

Ok.

Thank you.

I'm glad to see you and Mr. Larsen are hitting it off.

Not as glad as Mr. Larsen is.

You hurt your arm?

A long time ago.

Accident?

They called it world war ii.

Tell me about yourself.

Is there a Mr. Andersen at home?

My husband is dead.

Two years ago.

I'm sorry.

That's ok.

And you?

No, no.

No wife, no children--

I'm just a crusty old bachelor.

Oh, hardly.

You're charming, handsome.

There must have been many loves in your life?

No.

No?

No.

I'm afraid I disappoint you.

Never been anyone special?

Well, there was one.

At least I thought she was special.

But when you're young, you can be easily fooled.

And why am I bringing up those awful times,

when here I am on a wonderful cruise with a beautiful lady?

Skol.

Oh.

Skol.

So that's miss Van damme.

Mm-hmm.

She's very attractive, isn't she, Adam?

And very alone.

Looks like she might like someone to talk to.

I have the same idea.

Excuse me, miss Van damme?

Yes?

I couldn't help but notice.

But you don't seem to be enjoying my party.

Oh.

Don't worry, captain.

That's going to change right now.

Ah.

I'm leaving.

Hang in there, merrill.

Maybe next time she'll say yes.

I know how to guarantee it.

I'll ask her, am I bothering you?

Lisa: Oh, beautiful night.

Erik: You know, this may seem ridiculous, but even

though we've just met, i--

I feel very close to you.

Oh, Erik.

You're just an old-fashioned romantic, I think.

What's wrong with that?

Nothing-- if you're 18.

You make me feel like I'm 18.

I--

I'm sorry.

It's just I haven't been with a man since my husband died.

You must have been very much in love.

It's not that simple.

From the outside, my marriage looked wonderful.

Everyone thought we were happy.

And you weren't?

My husband knew before we married that I

was in love with someone else.

He accepted it.

I always felt I was cheating him, because for all

those years we were married i--

I was still in love with that other man.

What has that got to do with now?

I'm not asking you to rush into anything.

I'd just like you to give it a chance.

Erik, i--

I think I need to be alone.

Yeah.

Well, goodnight, Lisa.

Goodnight.

[Non-English speech]

Gopher (on pa): Goddag, ladies and gentlemen.

And welcome to wonderful Copenhagen.

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen

is the largest city in scandinavia with a population

of one million.

A visit here would not be complete without a trip

to the world famous tivoli gardens, with its acres

of fun-filled attractions.

Other sites you won't want to miss

are nyhavn, the city's quaint old canal where hans Christian

andersen lived and wrote many of his fairy tales;

the impressive royal palace where queen margrethe

ii resides with her husband, prince Henrik; St. saviour's

church with it's beautiful outside spiral

staircase; And overlooking the harbor on langelinie,

one of Europe's best-loved statues, the little mermaid.

Captain stubing: There she is, the little mermaid.

Judy, what does the guidebook say?

Doc, I thought you were bringing the guidebook.

Huh?

No, you were.

One of Europe's most famous statues

will forever remain a mystery.

The little mermaid is based on a character created

by hans Christian andersen, one of Copenhagen's

most famous citizens.

It is also said that the sculptor

who created the statue and the model who posed for it

were lovers.

How romantic.

Miss Van damme, your knowledge is very impressive.

Not really, just my memory.

I've taken this tour before, you know, captain.

Well, perhaps you'll accompany me.

Dr. Bricker and miss McCoy have plans of their own.

Well, i--

yes, as a matter of fact, we're late as it is.

- Right. - Goodbye, captain.

Bye-bye. Have fun.

Bye.

Bye-bye.

Have a nice day.

Um, captain, I uh--

i'm-- I'm afraid I've been a bit antisocial.

I apologize.

I'm-- I'm sorry.

Let's be prosocial and make it merrill.

All right.

My name is inga.

Inga.

Well, is my tour group ready to go?

We're all here.

All right.

Great eyes.

Right.

I tell you, Copenhagen is a gorgeous city.

Well, you always did appreciate architecture.

Look, milty.

They have hot tub clubs here too.

Hot tub clubs?

Uh, Helen, you know, you put in a kind of a day like I do,

it's nice to have some place to go to after work and relax.

Uh-huh.

You see, Helen, milty and I, we

try to be inventive in our physical relationship.

Really?

Well, I didn't know that I was married

to the Thomas Edison of sex.

Vicki, do you know the logic behind the gefion fountain?

No.

Do you?

Well, they say that if a young man passes by with the girl

he loves and doesn't kiss her, the oxen

will go mad and run wild through the streets of Copenhagen.

And you believe that?

Oh me?

No, no.

But those people over there just might.

And if we don't kiss, why, we could scare them to death.

Well, we wouldn't want to do that.

Nah.

I may be prejudiced because I'm a Dane.

But I happen to think that Copenhagen is the most

romantic city in the world.

[Laughing]

And it's a great place to fall in love.

Uh-huh.

It seems that they would agree with me.

Where should we go on our honeymoon?

Elizabeth, it is still another year

before you finish high school.

But I don't want to wait.

We love each other.

Let's elope now.

Europe is not safe.

It is here.

Denmark is neutral.

Only this morning, I heard the German--

shh.

Those are rumors, just silly rumors.

I hope so.

I really love you, Elizabeth.

Oh, Erik.

I can't wait until we're married.

Officer (on megaphone): Achtung.

Achtung.

Early this morning, the German army crossed

the border into Denmark.

We are your friends and ask for full cooperation.

The third reich will protect Denmark's neutrality.

We come in friendship and in peace.

All will be normal.

What are we going to do?

Fight.

I must join the resistance.

I will too.

No. No.

You are an American.

You must return.

This is not your fight.

I will never leave you, Erik.

I'm joining the resistance too.

You look a million miles away.

Memories, they were getting the best of me.

I've learned to block out my memories.

These were old ones.

Especially the old ones.

Inga, what place is this?

This is the amalienborg palace,

also known as the royal palace because the queen

and her family live here.

And for further bit of information,

it was built in the year 1754.

This is magnificent.

Uh-huh.

Do you come to Copenhagen often--

by yourself?

Oh, from time to time.

Oh.

Well, you see, merrill, there's no one in my life

right now.

Although I almost did get married once,

but that was a long time ago.

But i'm-- I'm very content.

I mean, I work a lot, read, travel,

have a lovely home in Amsterdam with a beautiful view

of the windmills.

Oh, I'd love to see it.

Well, um, maybe sometimes.

But first, we're going to see this wonderful palace.

And I'm quite sure the queen spent all morning

cleaning up for our arrival.

[Laughter]

Oh, I can't wait to see tivoli.

I hear it's the most fabulous place of all.

Ok. Ok.

But could we slow down to a sprint?

Oh, look.

There it is!

Peter, this is going to be the greatest day ever.

Come on, slowpoke.

What are you waiting for?

[Carnival music]

Man (on pa): And now, here they come, the tivoli

gardens drum corps parade.

109 youngsters ages 10 to 16, dressed in the uniforms

of Denmark's royal life guard, complete with their own band,

color guard, and royal coach.

[Marching band playing]

Oh, this is such a magical place.

I feel like I'm in a fairy tale.

"Beauty and the beast."

Hmm.

Oh.

Anton!

Anton!

Why did you turn around when he called the name "Anton?"

I don't know.

I-- I heard wrong, I guess.

I thought he was calling me.

You know, sometimes, I get the feeling that you're

hiding something from me.

And I guess I'll just have to stick around

until I find out what it is.

I guess you will.

[Marching band playing]

Hey, gopher.

Are you ready to go in and check out Copenhagen?

Yeah, yeah.

I just want these personnel cards away, and then I'll--

ok.

Hey, wait a minute.

Issac, look at that.

Peter Hudson, Vicki's friend, right?

Yeah.

But that's not his picture.

Why would he have a false ID?

I don't know that.

But if you ask me, I think something might be

rotten in the state of Denmark.

And I think we better go have a talk with Mr. Hudson, pronto.

Well, that's going to be kind of

tough, because he and Vicki were the first ones off the ship.

Oh great.

The captain's in town too.

Well, we got to find him.

Come on.

Uh, wait.

Gopher-- gopher, wait.

Don't you think you're getting a little carried away?

I mean, he doesn't look dangerous to me.

Yeah.

But how do you know he's not dangerous to Vicki?

Helen, you've been so fortunate.

Yes.

You've had a beautiful home, security,

all the comforts in life.

I know.

I know, Tracey.

It just doesn't seem fair.

I mean, I have all the legal, the financial guarantees.

What do you have?

Nothing.

But--

and what if, god forbid, something

should happen to Milton?

I never thought of that.

Well, you should.

I mean, he's getting to that age.

Hold it.

Just hold it.

Ok.

[Laughing] (Loudly) I happen to be in the prime--

shh.

--Of life, ok? Perfect shape.

Calm down. Calm down.

Nothing is going to happen to me.

Calm down.

You know what you always say about stress.

I'm calm.

Tracey, I just want you to know that when I get back

to the United States, I am going to see

that your future is secure.

Oh, Helen, how sweet.

What are you talking about?

Well, you know that little family corporation that we

set up for tax purposes?

(Whispering) What about it?

You remember who you named as president?

Helen, it's just a piece of paper.

So are dollar bills.

Oh, look.

Inga, those pieces are lovely.

Yes, aren't they?

Well, you know, Denmark is quite famous for its fine porcelain

and also for its silver.

Shall we go inside and have a look?

Well, I might be interested in seeing some silverware-- next

to a plateful of food, that is.

Ah.

We are hungry, aren't we?

And I thought you wanted to get some souvenirs.

[Gasps] Inga.

What?

I'm smelling gravlax with Danish black bread.

You do?

- Frikalicker. - Frikadeller?

Oh.

Frikadeller with braised red cabbage and cucumber salad.

That is amazing.

You've got quite an educated nose, haven't you?

Yes.

Well, my eyesight isn't too shabby either.

Take a look.

Really, now?

Come on, let's have some.

Ok?

Vicki has got to be here, man.

Because she said she and Peter had such a good time in tivoli

last night, they were coming back here today.

Well, whatever Peter is hiding,

he's probably not a criminal or violent or psychopathic.

Thanks for easing my mind.

Oh, there they are.

Peter: Let's get something to eat.

Ok.

Tivoli is known for its exquisite food.

They have everything from--

Vicki, we've got to speak to Peter, ship's business.

- But we're on shore! - Sure, we're on shore.

But it's shore business too.

Wait a minute.

What's going on?

Vicki, could you go find some postcards?

We'll only be with Peter for a few minutes?

Ah, thanks.

Hey, wait.

Wait a second.

Hey, guys.

Come on.

Ok.

Either you have had some serious plastic surgery,

or you've got a lot of explaining to do, mister.

Because you are not Peter Hudson.

Yeah.

All right.

All right.

I was crazy to think I could get away with it.

Peter Hudson's my best friend.

His grandmother got sick.

And he was afraid to ask the ship for some time off.

Why?

Because no one believes a sick grandmother excuse.

Including us.

He doesn't want any bad marks against his record.

He wants to attend the maritime academy and be a fine officer,

like you Mr. Smith, and you too, Mr. Washington.

Ok.

But when this cruise is over, your friend

has to tell everyone the whole truth, all right?

He will.

He will.

And thank you, both of you.

He'll really appreciate it.

Thank you.

Nice kid.

Yeah.

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