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[theme music]

And two coconut.

And let's see.

Two of the glazed.

And that will do it.

DONUT CLERK: That'll be $2.47.

There you are.

And your change.

Thank you.

Can I help you?

Uh, yeah.

Um.

Let me get my list out.

Uh, I got stuck ordering for everyone.

Well, lucky you.

OK.

All set.

Uh, OK.

Um.

Denise wants two plain.

Angie, two powdered.

Mandy, two jelly.

Uh, Darlene, two chocolate.

Sandy, two coconut, and Betsy, two glazed.

That'll do it.

Nothing for you?

Uh, no.

I'm on a diet.

And they send you to pick them up?

Yeah, well, I'm the only one with a car.

Well, I've got a lot of willpower though.

Oh, well, good for you.

Are you in a sorority or something?

Uh, yeah.

Well, it's a girls club really.

Oh.

Well, there you go.

It's $3.10.

$3.10.

Thanks.

Good night.

[register beeping]

[upbeat music]

[alarm clock blaring]

[groaning]

Good morning.

Good my foot.

We didn't finish our last assignment until 2 o'clock

in the morning.

I thought we could sleep here.

I thought so too, but the boss has other plans.

Can't we start the assignment a little later in the day?

I'm afraid not.

School starts at 8:20.

School?

That's right, teacher.

Teacher?

Hey, what are you playing?

Repeat after me?

Jonathan, I don't want to be a teacher.

Mark, you can't always do everything

you want in this world.

Now, you hurry up and get ready.

I don't want to be late the first day.

I'll make you a cup of coffee.

[grumbles] Coffee, Coffee's not good for you.

Keep you awake.

I just want a couple more minutes

to get scrunched under the blankets here.

[school bell ringing]

The assignment will be graded on content,

on spelling, and on neatness.

Yeah?

Can it be typed?

No.

I think you can all use a little work on your penmanship.

Your name please?

Me?

Yeah.

Jack Mason.

And your reason for being late?

I didn't get here on time.

[laughter]

You have no excuse then?

No.

Report to me this afternoon at the end

of your regular classes.

I can't.

I've got practice.

Not today you don't.

Look.

I can't miss practice.

We've got a big game on Saturday.

Well, you should have thought of that this morning

and been here on time.

And sit up.

- What? - You heard me.

Sit up.

People tend to think better sitting up.

I'm only going to be your substitute teacher

for the next couple of weeks.

During that time I expect your full attention and cooperation.

And I expect you to be here on time.

I enjoy teaching.

I want my students to enjoy learning.

So if we work together, I think we can have some fun

over the next couple of weeks.

So here we go.

Your essay assignment, "What a friend means to me."

Now, I don't want you to use any relatives

in the friend category.

It can be a friend from here at school or someone

you met on the outside.

It makes no difference.

Yeah?

Can it be a boyfriend?

JONATHAN: No.

No boyfriends and no girlfriends.

I want this to be based on true friendship

rather than just a crush.

I think once you begin to really get into this subject,

you're going to discover even more about the importance

of a true friend.

[chatter]

(WHISPERING) Jonathan.

Hey, how's it going?

It's not.

Now, listen.

You got to get me out of this assignment now.

Why? What's wrong?

Do you know what my next class is?

No.

Sex education.

What?

Sex education.

So?

So?

I don't know what to say to these kids.

I mean, it's embarrassing.

We never had this kind of thing when I was a kid.

I mean, we learned what we learned from just sitting

around with guys talking.

Yeah.

And how much misinformation did you learn from just sitting

around with the guys talking?

Well, lots.

But-- [school bell ringing]

Well, I'm afraid you're on, Dr. Kinsey.

Jonathan.

[knocks]

[groans]

You want it on the board or on paper?

What?

What do you mean what?

I will not be late for school 500 times.

I think you're a little old for that.

Sit down.

[sighs]

I've been going over your progress reports.

You keep going the way you are you're not

going to graduate this year.

So?

What do you mean so?

Is that all it means to you?

Hey, a lot of people don't graduate.

What's the big deal?

I'm out of here this year, diploma or not.

And what are you going to do then?

What everybody else does, get a job.

What kind of a job do you think you're going to get

without a high school diploma?

Don't start that crap.

I'm going to get the same kind of job with or without it.

My old man never even went to high school,

and he's done all right.

Well, I bet if your father had it to do over again,

he would have gone for the diploma.

Bull.

He knows it don't mean nothing.

I mean, come on.

A year after you graduate, you forget half the stuff

you learned.

You know, if it wasn't for playing ball,

I'd have quit a long time ago.

So you think school is just one big fat waste of time?

Yeah.

I do.

You spend most of your time learning

a bunch of boring stuff you'll never use anyway.

That's true.

You like sports?

Yeah.

Do you just go out and play the game, or do you work out?

What are you talking about?

You know, working out, getting in shape, exercising.

Yeah.

I mean, I don't--

I don't like to work out, but you got to to get in shape.

Well, life's a game you're going to be playing a long time

after you hang up the cleats.

It's a game you play with your body and your mind.

That's why it's important to get your mind in shape.

Oh, sure.

Sometimes, you have to learn some things you'll never use,

and sometimes, it's very boring.

And sometimes, it's tough.

But not as tough as it is out there.

That's why you got to see to it that mind gets some exercise.

So the next few weeks, I'm not going to be a teacher.

I'm going to be more like a coach.

I'm going to exercise that mind of yours.

What if I don't want to?

Well, what would happen if you went to your baseball coach

and said you didn't feel like working out,

you just want to play in the games?

He'd kick me off the team.

Right.

I'm going to do the same thing.

You don't work out for me, I'm going

to kick you out of school.

You kidding me?

No, I'm not kidding you, Jack.

You're not here to take up space or waste

people's time and money.

Being able to go to school is a gift,

and the way you say thank you for that gift is by learning.

I'm going to arrange with another one of the students

to tutor you in math starting tomorrow,

after practice of course.

All right.

Go on.

Play ball.

That's it?

I can go?

That's it.

Now, Jack, do you care if you lose a game?

Sure, I care.

No one wants to be a loser, right?

That's funny.

I thought you did.

[laughter]

[chatter]

So you guys going to go to that game tonight?

Yeah.

No.

Hey, Mark. Let's go.

School's over.

Mark, you all right?

Jonathan, you won't believe what I found out today.

Jenny?

It's awfully late.

Aren't you through with your homework yet?

Uh, just a few more minutes, Mom.

All right.

I'll see you in the morning.

OK.

[distant sirens]

[chatter]

Did you want to see me, Mr. Smith?

Yeah, Jenny.

Come on in, Jenny.

Jenny, I want to ask you a favor.

Sure.

There's a student in my class who's

fallen way behind in algebra.

He needs some tutoring.

And since you're the class whiz at algebra

I was just wondering if you could help him.

You know, maybe two or three times a week after school.

I guess I could.

I'm not going to kid you.

He's very stubborn.

It's not going to be easy.

I'll do my best.

I'm sure you know the boy.

It's Jack Mason.

Jack Mason?

Yeah.

He's over at baseball practice right now.

Why don't we run over there, and you can make

some arrangements with him?

Um.

JONATHAN: Something wrong?

N-- no.

Um.

No, nothing's wrong.

Good.

All right then.

Let's go.

[chatter]

What time should I pick you up tonight?

Oh, I don't know.

I should be home about 6:30 or 7:00.

OK.

I'll pick you up at 7:30.

JONATHAN: Hey, Jack.

You know Jenny Bates?

Yeah.

I've seen her around.

Yeah, well, Jenny has been kind enough to agree

to tutor you in algebra.

Oh, really?

Thanks a lot.

She's free tonight, so you might as well get started.

Mm.

This evening, uh--

JONATHAN: What's the matter? What's wrong?

Yeah.

I was going to go out to evening.

At 7:30.

Yeah.

But you wouldn't want Jack to miss his chance to graduate.

He hasn't got much time left.

He's got a lot of work to make up.

Don't you, Jack?

Yeah.

I suppose I do.

OK.

You're all set then.

Jenny, thanks again.

You live near the school?

Um.

Uh.

Yeah.

Uh, Langley 243.

OK.

I'll be over after practice.

6:00 or so.

If that's all right.

It's fine.

Just fine.

Going to her place.

I'm jealous.

Um.

I'll see about 6:00 or so.

Thanks for breaking our date.

Hey, I want to play ball.

What was I supposed to do?

I mean, we could go all the way this year.

Well, not with me.

Hey, what was I supposed to do?

Nuts.

[distant dog barking]

No.

No.

See right here.

Y equa--

Come on.

What's the use?

I can't learn this stuff.

You just started.

Yeah.

Well, I'm just stopping.

Mr. Smith is going to expect you to turn this homework

assignment in tomorrow.

Yeah, I know.

Hey, look.

All I'm trying to do is get by till the end of the year,

so I can play ball.

Couldn't you just do these problems for me?

I mean it'll take you a couple of minutes.

And then I'd be out of here.

No, I can't.

Why?

Come on.

Nobody'd know.

You would.

And I would.

Well, I'm sure as hell not going to tell anybody.

[sighs] I can't.

Besides it wouldn't be fair to you.

That's the dumbest line I've ever heard.

Come on.

Be a friend, huh?

I'm sorry.

All right.

Forget it.

Hey, when they kick me out of school,

you should remember whose fault it was.

All right?

[chuckling] Here's a good one for you, Jonathan.

What's the definition of a dead atheist?

I couldn't guess.

All dressed up and no place to go.

[laughs]

That's cute.

Real cute.

What kind of homework assignments

did you give out today? - None.

I mean, what kind of homework are you going to give

to a sex education class?

I was talking about your history class.

Oh, that.

I just had them read a couple of chapters.

[phone ringing]

Hello.

Yeah, yeah. Hold on.

Jonathan, it's for you.

It's Jenny.

All right.

Thanks.

Hello, Jenny.

No, no, not at all.

Oh, he did, huh?

Yeah.

I told you he was stubborn.

No, no.

You did the right thing.

Yeah.

Oh, OK.

OK.

Thanks for calling.

The kid, huh?

Yeah.

He asked Jenny to do his homework.

She said no, so he split.

Jonathan, I don't think you're going to be

able to turn this kid around.

We shall see what we shall see.

I'll be back.

MARK: Where you going?

To go talk to Jack's father.

[doorbell rings]

I got it.

Mr. Mason?

Yeah, that's right.

I'm Jonathan Smith, one of Jack's teachers.

Oh yeah.

Is Jack here?

Oh, no, no.

He-- he went out on a date.

I wonder if I could talk to you for a few minutes.

ELLEN: Who is it, Arnie?

One of-- one of Jack's teachers.

Come on in.

Oh, thank you.

Would you like a beer or a soda?

No, I'm fine.

Hello.

Hello, Mrs. Mason.

This is Mr. Smith, Ellen.

I won't take too much of your time.

I know it's late.

I suppose you know Jack's been having a problem at school.

- He's not into drugs, is he? - No, no.

Not that I know of.

No, it's his schoolwork.

I'm afraid the way he's going he's not going to graduate.

Mr. Smith, I know you're trying to help, but you know,

Jack's just never been much of a student.

He's always squeaked by, but I think most of the time teachers

gave him a break because of sports, you know.

Yeah.

Well, he's not going to squeak by this year.

Well, like I said, he's not much of a student.

I was no great student either.

I guess he's a chip off the old block.

Yeah.

Well, certainly you want him to graduate.

Well, hey, if he does, he does.

I never even went to high school.

I'm doing fine.

I know.

Your son told me.

Matter of fact, I think he uses you as an excuse.

What are you talking about?

Well, what I mean is I think he feels proud

that you didn't finish school.

Well, hey, let me tell you something.

His age I was working.

I still am.

The same company, the same job.

This'll be my 20th year.

JONATHAN: And that's very commendable,

but you know it's tough enough out there

for kids with a good education.

He'll be fine just like his old man.

He'll be fine.

Thanks for dropping by.

Mrs. Mason--

ARNIE: I said thanks for dropping by.

The nerve of that guy.

Aw.

He was only trying to help.

Bull.

He's trying to put me down.

Looking down his nose at me because I

didn't get no diploma.

How many people you know had the same job for 20 years?

Why, Arnie?

Why what?

Well, why have you been at the same job for 20 years?

You've been with that company all this time,

and you never got a promotion.

Hey, I work damn hard, damn hard.

Don't you forget it. - Look.

I was only asking--

You think you can do better, you go out and get a damn job.

[sighs] Oh.

Never mind.

So you got me kicked off the team.

Jack, I think we should discuss this after class.

Hey, there is no after class for me.

Thanks to you I'm out of here.

You haven't been kicked out of school.

JACK: Oh, come on.

I told you why I was here, to win a championship.

One lousy thing is all I wanted, one thing to remember

from this stinking school.

But you fixed that, didn't you?

Oh, no, Jack.

You fixed that.

It's still not too late.

The hell it isn't.

You know, if you weren't a teacher, I'd bust your face.

Come on.

Now, what good is that going to do.

JACK: It'd do me good.

You think you're such a big deal in the classroom,

talking to us like we're kids.

You think you'd be such a big man behind the stands with me?

I don't know.

Let's find out, huh?

OK.

Let's go.

All right.

I want everybody to continue on with their test.

No one leaves the room until I come back.

Oh my god.

[chattering]

OK.

Any time.

I'm right here.

Oh, I get it.

I hit you first.

Then, you call the cops, right?

No.

I'm not going to call anybody.

All right.

Then let's get it on.

What do you think this is going to prove?

Just shut up and fight.

Do you think beating me up is going to make you a man?

I am a man.

You're a boy.

And that's not a putdown.

You're the age of a boy.

You act like a boy, and you fight like a boy.

The trouble with you is you're probably

always going to be a boy.

Well, I haven't got the time or the patience

to mess with you anymore.

I got kids in my class who are working on being grown up.

And to be honest with you, they're better off without you

around.

Come on, John.

Will you stop worrying?

It wasn't your fault.

Yes, it was.

I lost my temper.

Hey, even the boss got ticked off a few times since he

created this place, you know? - Yeah.

Well, I'm not the boss.

It's my job to help, not let my anger get in the way.

Jonathan, if you ask me, the kid got what he deserves.

I mean, when you were a kid, would you ever thought

about hitting a teacher?

Of course not.

Well, there's your answer.

[knocking]

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Oh, hello, Jenny.

Hi.

Is Mr. Smith here?

Yeah.

Sure.

Come on in.

What can I do for you, Jenny?

It's about Jack Mason.

Yeah.

What about him?

Well, I feel as though it's my fault

he got kicked off the team.

Oh, come on.

It's not your fault. You did the right thing.

You wouldn't be helping him by doing his work for him.

I know that.

It's just that I wish he could have another chance.

You know, lots of times, people seem to be a certain way,

and it's not always their fault. I mean,

I don't know what he's been through

or what his problems might be at home and all.

I just wish he could have another chance.

All he wants is trouble.

He brings it on himself.

But that's just what I mean.

He's not hurting anybody else, just himself.

That makes him a sad person not a bad person.

You're quite a lady.

You know that, Jenny?

Me?

Yeah, you.

Look.

If I give him another chance, will you work with him again?

Sure, I would.

All right.

All right.

We'll try it again.

Thanks.

Find anything good?

Hey, Jack?

What?

Did you find anything good?

No, not yet.

What about a sporting goods store?

You know all about that stuff.

I bet Mr. Deemer could use a good jock for a salesman.

He was the first one I called today.

Yeah.

And?

And he said I'd have to get my diploma first.

Oh yeah?

After all the business we done in his store.

From now where we buy your equipment someplace else.

I don't need any more equipment.

Remember?

Hey, don't raise your voice to me.

Take it easy.

You'll find something.

[doorbell rings]

[sighs]

Hi, Jack.

What do you want?

I want to talk to you.

Me or my dad?

You.

Come on.

You trying to tell me you're not going to clue

him on what happened today.

What happened?

The fight, man.

I'd hardly call that a fight, Jack.

Can I talk to you or not?

Come in.

What do you want?

I came to talk to Jack about going back to school.

But he's not.

He's going out tomorrow to look for a job.

He'll be fine.

What kind of job?

Any kind he wants.

Like the kind at Bill Deemer's Sporting Goods.

How'd you know about that?

Bill Deemer's an old friend of mine.

Yeah.

Well, he's not a friend of ours.

Look.

You're wasting our time.

Jack can get a job.

You'll see.

He'll pay his way just like his old man.

ELLEN: And where will he live?

What?

Where will he live?

Here with us.

He'll chip in.

He's not going to be no leech.

No.

He can't live here.

ARNIE: What are you talking about?

ELLEN: You heard me. He's a man.

He's out of school.

He takes care of himself.

I just told you.

He'll chip in for the rent.

And what about all the rest of it?

The cooking, the cleaning, the washing?

Oh no.

He either finishes school, or he goes.

I'm not going to spend the rest of my life taking care of you

two.

Hey, now, you listen to me.

No, for a change, you listen to me!

Look.

I know that I'm as much at fault in this as you are.

I didn't stand up to you when I should have.

Well, there's nothing I can do about what's past,

but there is something I can do about what's

happening right now.

Well, he's my son.

I say he stays with us.

[sighs] Then he stays with you, because I won't be here.

I'm not going to watch him throw his life away anymore.

ARNIE: Ellen.

You see what you done?

Get out of here.

No, wait, Dad.

Mom's right, and he's right too.

He's giving me another chance.

I should take it.

All right.

One more strike, and you're out.

I got you.

Jenny's agreed to tutor you again.

Hey, not her.

I'll go back, but you give me another tutor.

Why not?

Because she's the one that got me

into this in the first place.

You're always ready to blame somebody else, aren't you?

It's either Jenny or forget it.

OK.

I'll be going then.

And by the way, it wasn't my idea

to give you a second chance.

When you see Jenny tomorrow, you ought to thank her.

Look, kid.

Why don't you go on and tell your mother that you're

going back to school?

[chatter]

Hey, what are you doing here?

I thought you quit.

No.

I changed my mind.

Can you play ball?

If I do my work.

All right.

Congratulations.

Hey, let's go to the movies tonight.

I'll pick you up after practice.

I can't.

I have tutoring.

Not with Fat Jenny.

Hey, lay off her, OK.

Listen to you.

You were the one who said that she turned you in.

I know what I said.

Just leave her alone.

Hey, I'll leave you both alone.

Come on.

[locker slams]

Look.

I-- I got to go.

I'll talk to you later.

[chatter]

Hey, Ar.

Is the club meeting at your house this Friday night?

Yeah.

Yeah.

We're going to have some special fun.

Oh yeah?

What's going on?

Initiation.

Initiation?

This time of year?

This one's special.

You're going to love it.

I'll see you in a minute.

Hi, Jenny.

Hi.

Hey, I wanted to thank you for being so nice to Jack.

You know, for helping him and all.

Oh, that was nothing.

But it is.

I mean all the girls at the club are talking about it.

And we were wondering if you would like to join us.

Join you?

Yeah, you know.

Be a member of the Ditchers.

Are you serious?

Of course, I'm serious.

Well, yeah.

Sure.

I'd love to. - Great.

OK.

Initiation is Friday night.

It's just some goofy stuff, you know, whipped cream and junk.

Nothing rough.

Friday's fine.

Just fine.

OK.

8 o'clock?

Oh, and there's one rule.

You cannot say anything to anybody,

and that means anybody.

I won't.

Oh, can I tell my mom?

If she won't tell anybody.

Oh, she won't.

I promise.

OK.

I'll see you Friday.

Mom.

Yeah, hi.

I'm going to be in a club, the girls club.

Yeah. Yeah.

Mom, and I'm going to lose weight.

Yeah. All the girls are skinny.

Yeah.

Mom, I promise.

Yeah.

Mom, I've got friends.

[school bell ringing]

Oh, um, got to go.

I love you.

[upbeat music]

I can't believe it.

B+.

It's like a light went on.

I mean, I always thought I was too dumb to learn that stuff.

You just never tried.

Well, I never had anybody help me before.

You know, it sounds crazy, but this past week,

I actually liked school.

I'm glad.

So the usual time?

Oh, um, I can't.

It's Friday.

I've got to be some place.

Oh, OK.

Tomorrow night's OK.

On Saturday?

You sure?

You're not busy?

If it's OK with you, it's OK with me.

All right. All right.

I'll see you tomorrow night then.

OK.

Hey, it's a quarter of.

I'm ready.

How do I look?

Very nice.

Mom, I lost six pounds this week.

Oh.

That's good.

Mom, I lost six pounds.

Can't you be a little bit more enthusiastic?

Honey, I'd like to be, but this isn't the first time

you've started to diet.

It needs to last a little while.

But this time, it's different.

I've got a reason, and I need you to encourage me.

Please.

All right, I will.

I promise.

I will.

Thanks, Mom.

I got to go.

What a night.

[giggles]

[chatter]

Here she comes, you guys.

Perfect timing.

[laughter] OK.

I can't wait.

You guys be really nice to her.

OK, sweet. Smiles.

[doorbell rings]

Hi, Jenny.

Hi.

Come on in.

Everybody, you know Jenny.

GIRLS: Hi, Jenny.

OK.

Before we start the initiation we're going to give

you something to wear, OK?

Girls, you guys get the junk ready.

Come on. - OK.

[giggling]

Here we go.

What's this?

It's just a bathing suit.

Um.

Well, I don't want to ruin this.

I can just go home and get something.

All the girls wore one of these.

Um.

Well, it's just that I'm on a diet right now, you know.

Oh, come on.

It's just us girls.

Just a bunch of friends.

You got to be a good sport.

That's one of our rules.

OK.

Now, go on.

I'll tell you when we're ready.

OK.

Oh, what the heck.

You guys, she's getting ready.

[interposing voices]

[doorbell rings]

Perfect.

Hi.

Hey, what's with all the cars outside?

It's just the girls.

We're having club night.

Then why'd you call me to go to the movies?

We're only going to be a few more minutes.

Now, wait in here. OK?

OK.

But the show starts in 15 minutes.

We'll make it.

Don't worry.

Hey, towels are no fair.

Um.

But I feel kind of funny.

Come on.

You got to be a good sport if you want to be in this club.

Come on.

Here we go.

This is going to be fun.

OK.

Now, you go in here, and I'll go see if they're ready.

OK? - OK.

You ready?

Oh my god.

Let me out.

Let me out.

Please let me out.

[laughter]

Let me out please.

[sobbing]

Let me out.

Let me out.

Don't do this to me.

Come on, Arlene.

That's enough.

No. DEBBIE: Come on.

That is enough. - Debbie's right.

Let her out. - Oh god.

You guys are no fun.

What's this all about?

We're just having a little fun.

Stop being so serious.

You call that fun?

You're really sick, you know that?

Jenny.

She'll be all right.

Come on.

We'll go to the movies.

Take a hike.

Jenny!

[tires screech]

Jenny!

[intense music]

Boy, am I glad this assignment is over.

I was never meant to be a teacher.

I don't have the patience for it.

[phone ringing]

Hello.

Yeah, Jack.

Oh, no.

You've got to be kidding.

No, no.

I think I know where she is.

I will.

I will.

Right. Come on.

Let's go.

Where we going?

I thought this assignment was over.

Yeah, so did I.

[sighs] I don't want to teach anymore.

And there's your change.

Thanks.

Oh, hi.

They got you ordering again tonight.

No. These are for me.

Two of everything on the top shelf.

I thought you were on a diet.

No.

What for?

Everyone loves a fat girl.

We're happy.

We laugh all the time.

You never have to worry about your boyfriends

being around us.

We're jolly, you know?

Hey.

Are you OK?

Just hurry up and fill the order.

Hi, Jenny.

Hey, Mr. Smith.

How much will that be?

That'll be $5.50.

Keep the change.

Jenny, I want to talk to you for a minute.

Um.

Uh, I'm in a hurry.

Uh, it's initiation night tonight,

and I'm picking up the donuts for all my friends.

I know.

Jack just called me.

[sobbing]

It was all just a big joke.

Just a joke.

Put the fat girl in a bathing suit in front of Jack.

He was there.

I'm sure he got a big laugh.

He didn't know a thing about it.

Yes, he did.

Arlene is his girlfriend.

He had to know.

He didn't know.

When he called me, he was upset.

He was worried about you.

No, he wasn't.

You listen to me.

Now, what those girls did to you tonight was hurtful,

and it was cruel.

But what you're doing now is just as wrong.

But I want them to be my friends.

Well, they're not.

And who the hell wants people like that as friends anyway?

You don't understand.

You don't know what it's like being a fat girl.

Listen.

If you don't like the way you are,

then do something about it.

I'm trying.

For how long?

What?

So something like this happens, and you

start in all over again?

Jenny, listen.

The best friend you've got in this world is you.

If you don't like yourself, it doesn't make any difference

how many other people do.

[sniffles]

Want me to drive you home?

Yes.

Thanks.

Mark, you follow us, will you?

[car starts]

God.

Why is he here?

I don't want to see him now.

Why?

Because he saw me.

He's here because he cares about you.

You know, you said you had no friends.

Well, you got one now.

Don't turn away from him.

Now, go on.

Go on.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

I couldn't believe those girls tonight.

I tried to stop you, but--

they're just a bunch of dummies.

You really were worried about me, weren't you?

Of course, I was.

You kind of scared me, you were so upset.

I know.

Because you saw me.

Nothing like a fat girl in a bathing suit.

Then lose weight.

God, I want to.

Well, then do it.

If I can pass algebra, then you can lose weight.

[laughs]

I'll tell you what.

You don't let me get away without studying,

and I won't let you get away with eating.

By the end of the year, you'll be thinner,

and I'll be smarter.

[laughs]

What do you say, friend?

Sounds good, friend.

You want to go watch some TV?

Yeah.

Yeah, I would.

[laughter]

You know something?

What?

I do love this job.

Hmph.

You know what?

What?

So do I.

[chuckles]

[theme music]