Original subtitles

[gentle music]

MARK: Jake always said when he got out he's going

to have his own boys club.

Not many ex-cons turned it around the way Jake did.

JONATHAN: Not many convicts have their arresting officer

testify for them at their parole there, either.

MARK: Yeah.

No, there's not many guys like Jake.

[upbeat music]

[children chattering]

BOY: Here!

Ah, the club is about the only alternative

these kids after the games.

Here, they learn team play and not, uh, not how to boost cars.

Looks like you could use some more space.

Yeah, we could use more of everything.

Yeah, the kids don't mind the fact

that I'm an ex-con, but the community leaders

and the politicians all seem to, so they

don't give us much help.

But you've been here for over three years.

Yeah, three years running a boys club,

seven years in Folsom.

In some minds, it still adds up to trouble.

Don't they realize the number of kids

who won't go to Folsom or San Quentin

because of what you're doing here?

To some of them, my past is more important than the kids'

future.

What do you say Jonathan and I do some painting around here,

maybe fix some of these broken windows, hang some baskets?

Hey, that'll be great.

This place is falling apart.

Brady!

[laughs]

I didn't hear Mark ask for your opinions.

My father said you should never

be afraid to speak your mind.

My father said children are better seen than heard.

[laughs] How come you are not practicing your free throws?

One of won't let me have the ball.

Ah.

So much for team play.

Now, go on now.

Buzz off.

Hey, Brady?

How would you and your teammates like to go for burgers on me?

- All right! - Yeah.

[children chattering]

All right.

You don't know what you're getting yourself into, Mark.

Those kids can eat like locusts.

Oh, come on.

How much can a little kid eat?

[laughs] You'll find out.

[laughs]

[music - "heart and soul"]

[children chattering]

My dad wears a baseball cap, too, except he's a Mets fan.

Sorry to hear it.

He has a beard, too, except it don't have any gray in it.

He's sorry to hear that, too.

Look, guys.

Why don't we grab a few tables?

Mark will bring the food over.

OK.

That'll be $23.74, sir.

But fast food restaurants are supposed to be cheap.

Well.

What's this?

[alarm sounds]

What is it?

What's going on here?

[alarm sounds]

[cheering]

Hi.

My name's Gary Chuck, public relations

director for Munchy's.

You mean this is the 5 billionth Munchy burger?

Congratulations, sir.

You've just won $5 million.

You're the Munch King!

[cheering]

1

Hey won the $5 million!

Hi.

I'm Keith Down down at Willard's.

Listen, I've got your sports car outside.

I want you to drive it home.

Get the feel of it.

How does it feel to win $5 million, Mr.?

Uh, uh, uh, Gordon.

Mark Gordon.

Are you married?

What will your wife say?

Well, she's going to say, what a car!

She'll say--

Cynthia Cross.

I'm with Palisades Properties, and I've

got just the thing for you.

Six bedrooms, five baths.

I'm not-- I'm not married.

Oh, it's perfect for a bachelor.

It's overlooking the ocean, and you

can move in tomorrow, tonight.

Please, lady.

Mr. Gordon won't even get his money until Friday.

His credit's good with me.

Mr. Gordon, what will you do when you get the money?

MAN: You'll buy a new car.

A new house.

I think I'm going to give it all away.

I'm going to give it to the South Side Boys Club

so they can build themselves a new gym.

[all cheering]

Get in there.

Hey.

Mark, I appreciate your offer, man.

Well, I meant it.

What am I going to do with $5 million--

$5 million?

I got all the money I need.

I don't know what to say.

A new gym will mean an awful lot to the kids and to me.

[phone rings]

South Side.

It's for you, a guy named Lenny Hall.

Lenny Hall?

Haven't talked to him in years.

We were on the same high school football team together.

Hey, Lenny, how you doing?

You did, huh?

What, on the TV?

Yeah.

I can't even hardly believe it myself.

Yeah.

Well, sure we can have dinner.

What about next week?

Oh, you do?

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

You need the money by tomorrow?

Listen, I don't even get the money till next week.

Yeah, well, look.

Why don't we have dinner next week?

All right.

I can't believe that guy.

I haven't talked to him in 20 years.

He hits me up for a $10,000 loan,

some kind of balloon payment.

[phone rings]

I think you're going to be hearing

from a lot of old friends.

South Side.

A guy named Joe Clark.

Says he was in the Air Force with you.

Tell him I was a whack.

[laughs] Wrong guess, buddy.

[laughing]

Afternoon, Mr. Gordon.

We went to grade school together.

It's not easy, is it, winning a large sum of money?

I think I can handle it.

Well, from what I saw on the news today, I doubt that.

You got something against the boys club?

Not if it's tax deductible.

With the way you were talking it seemed you couldn't

wait to give that money away.

Unfortunately, it's not that simple.

There are taxes that must be paid.

Federal, state.

There are city papers that have to be filed.

I know a man who won $3 million two

years ago in the lottery who is in jail

today for income tax evasion.

Jail?

Yeah.

He wanted to give his money away, too.

Trouble was, he didn't know how.

Howard Sellers, Mr. Gordon.

I'm an investment counselor.

My business is helping people with their money,

even if they want to give it away.

My services aren't free, but at least I'm cheaper than most

of the attorneys here in town.

There's no reason to turn good luck

into bad just to carelessness.

If you need me, give me a call.

[door slams]

[engine starts]

[gentle music]

Hi.

I'm Gordon.

Good evening, Mr. Gordon.

We're setting up the best table for the Munch team.

Mr. Sellers is seated right over there.

Your table will be ready in a few minutes.

Thank you.

This morning, I couldn't reserve a park bench.

Now, people are giving me cars, automobiles, and houses,

the best tables in town.

- Everybody loves a winner. - No.

Everybody loves money.

Mr. Gordon. I'm glad you called.

Better safe than sorry.

This is my friend, Jonathan Smith.

What a pleasure.

How are you?

Have a seat, please.

I ordered some champagne to celebrate.

Well, I'm pretty much of a beer man, but what the heck?

JONATHAN: Ah, none for me, thanks.

To the South Side Boys Club and their new benefactor.

Hear, hear.

What's the matter, Mark?

Seen a ghost?

Hm.

Ghost?

No, that's no ghost.

Oh, I admire your taste.

That's Nina Van Slyke.

You know her?

I'm her business manager.

Believe me.

She's as wealthy as she is beautiful.

Well, she's got to be loaded.

[laughs]

It seems that she's alone.

Maybe she'd like to join us.

Wouldn't hurt you to talk to her, Mark.

No one knows more about charitable contributions

than Nina Van Slyke.

Oh, uh, no.

I wouldn't want to disturb her.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I'll be right back.

[diners chattering]

She's coming over.

Everybody loves a winner.

Nina, may I present Mark Gordon, Jonathan Smith.

Gentlemen, Nina Van Slyke.

How do you do?

Uh, it's a pleasure.

The first thing I heard, the alarm was going off, right?

Confetti was flying over.

One camera right in my face and the bells and these kids.

It sure scared you, too.

I mean, I mean, it looked like the fire department was

coming or something like that.

I mean, all I did was buy a hamburger.

And the next thing I know, I'm a millionaire.

[chuckles] I heard on the news you were giving your money

to a local boys club.

Yeah, that's right.

It's run by a friend of mine.

It's really wonderful of you.

I hope you're making the right choice.

What do you mean?

Well, it took me years to learn which charities really

help the needy and which charities

line the pockets of some fast-talking administrators.

Oh, no, no.

My friend Jake is a straight guy.

I'm sure he is, but I could tell you

horror stories all night about some unscrupulous contractors,

city officials.

Mr. Gordon, would you pour me some champagne?

Oh, sure.

[gasps] Oh!

Gee, I'm sorry.

Um, oh, I'm sorry.

It's all right, Mr. Gordon.

This dress was meant to have champagne spilled

on it, as long as it's French.

If I had to listen to one more cop story.

HOWARD: Beggars can't be choosers.

We're about to be thrown out of this place next week.

The car is going to be repossessed any day.

Did you see the way he kept getting food caught

in that ridiculous beard?

Stop complaining.

Thanks.

We couldn't have ordered an easier mark.

Hm.

[dramatic music]

And it's Brady and Kareem for the tip off.

Amazing!

He beats Kareem.

He's going down court.

He does his Magic.

He passes the other guy.

He goes in for the shot.

He shoots, and he makes it!

Kareem didn't stand a chance.

Did you learn all that stuff down here?

My father taught me.

Oh.

Shouldn't you be in school?

Teacher is sick.

He sent us home.

Jake said it was all right if I shot around.

You coming to the game today?

Oh, I don't--

I don't think so.

I got a lunch date.

Oh, well.

My dad's coming.

I sort of wanted you to meet him.

What time is the game?

BRADY: 3:30.

All right, I'll be there.

Great!

I'll show you my moves.

I'm the Spud Webb of this team.

You know, he's only 5' 6" and plays in the NBA,

won the Slam Dunk contest.

My dad says it doesn't matter how big your body is.

It's the size of your heart that counts.

Sounds like a pretty smart guy.

He's the best guy in the world.

We're like this.

You're a lucky kid.

Hey, you're telling me.

Hey, look, I got some work to do.

I'll see you around, all right? - Yeah.

See ya.

I'm afraid I don't know all the best lunch places in town.

Oh, I thought we might go to Clancy's.

That's where a lot of my friends go.

I told my friend Jake about meeting you.

He thinks it's great that you and your friends

are willing to help get the word out about South Side.

Oh, good.

Mark?

May I call you Mark?

Sure.

If I can call you Nina.

Of course.

Mark, would you mind if we stopped at a few men's shops

along the way?

I-- I don't mean to sound like a snob,

but it would be a lot easier for us to help your friend

if you looked like the millionaire that you are.

You know, rich people just don't trust

people who don't look rich.

[chuckles] In order to look rich, you have to dress rich.

Sure.

If that's what you want.

Oh, it's not me.

I think you look wonderful.

Very masculine.

It's just that some of my friends--

Oh, yeah.

I know the types.

See, the thing is, I'm kind of short of cash until Friday.

Well, don't worry.

Your credit's good.

Oh, that's right.

[laughs]

I love it!

I love it!

I love it.

I don't love it.

I love something else.

I love it.

I love it.

Maybe a little on the [non-english]..

Why doesn't he love it?

I love it.

Oh, God.

Hey.

Ah.

I love it. - He likes it.

- No, I love it. - No, no.

This is mine.

I love it.

He loves it.

Gee, Mark, I'm sorry.

I think we're a little late.

There's really not anybody worth introducing you to.

Oh, we could always catch him tomorrow.

That is, if you want to.

I'd like that very much.

Look--

I was thinking--

What were you thinking?

Well, I was thinking, what if we set up a foundation together

with Mr. Seller's help?

That way we could have more control over the money the boys

club's spending and would create a sound basis

for future donations.

Sounds fine with me, except I don't have the money yet,

and I have no idea what a new gym is going to cost.

You have more than enough for the gymnasium.

Now, I can put in $1 million, and I'm sure I can raise

another $1 million in a month.

You'd be willing to put up $1 million for a boys club

you've never been to and after I told

you the director had done time?

I know you, Mark.

It's good enough for me.

You're quite a lady.

You know that?

You're quite a man.

Time!

Now?

I didn't even touch him!

Henry, you almost ripped his arm off.

Come on.

You all right, Brady?

There you go.

Time-out!

[whistle blows]

OK, Brady.

We only got three seconds left.

We're down by one.

It's up to you. OK, buddy?

Yeah.

OK, in here, everyone.

OK, let's go!

[children cheering]

Have you seen Mark anywhere?

No, Brady, I haven't.

[whistle blows]

OK, we got a 1 and 1.

CHILDREN: Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady,

Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady,

Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady!

Ah!

[whistle blows] - Hooray!

- Good game! - Yeah.

Yeah.

[children cheering]

Give me the ball.

[applauding]

Hey, come on.

Don't look so sad.

You played your heart out today, Brady.

[sighs]

Hey, that's all right.

We'll get 'em next time, man.

That's OK, Brady.

Hey, Brady?

Brady, sorry I missed the game.

Is your dad still here?

No, he left early.

You came too late.

Listen, Brady, I'm sorry.

Really.

Right.

I guess they lost, huh?

Yeah, but that's not what he's upset about.

I told him we'd be here.

Eh, we just lost track of time, you know?

JONATHAN: Yeah, right.

Besides, I had to find a place to park around here.

What do you mean, a place to park?

There's a dozen places to park right by the court.

Oh yeah, but, well, come on.

You got to see for yourself.

[chuckles] Huh?

Ain't she a beaut?

You bought this?

Yeah.

Well, the old car was falling apart, so I figured, why not?

I mean, I can afford it now.

Now, what does that look for?

I mean, it's my money, isn't it?

I thought it was the boys club's money now.

Well, it is.

But you know, there's more than enough.

Now, come on, Jonathan.

Admit it.

This is some car, huh?

You know that the only thing you can hear inside a Rolls

is the clock ticking?

Isn't that's something?

Well, that's amazing.

I'd just as soon have a car I could park where I was going.

Where you going?

Work on the windows.

Will you never mind the windows?

I'll hire somebody to do it.

I want you to ride in this car.

It's like being on a cloud.

Oh, no.

It isn't, Mark.

Believe me.

Oh.

[chuckles]

[hums] Hey.

[laughs] [mumbles] [chuckles]

Well, if the pigeon picks up his loot tomorrow,

we're $100,000 richer.

I've been thinking about that, Howard.

I don't think it's enough.

You're kidding.

No, I'm not kidding.

I've got a meeting out of my hand.

Well, I'm only supposed to be creating a foundation for him.

How much of an advance fee do you

think you can talk him into?

I'm not talking about a fee, Howard.

I want it all.

What are you talking about?

Marriage?

Marriage?

I'm going to marry him.

[chuckles] This is a joke, right?

I'm not laughing.

Well, maybe just a little.

I'm the one who set this up, remember?

Yes, Howard.

And I'm the one that always has to do all the dirty work.

Not anymore.

This is my chance, and I'm taking it.

How much do you think he's going

to have left after he builds the gymnasium for the boys club?

There isn't going to be a gymnasium.

HOWARD: What's going to change his mind?

Howard, really.

I'm taking Mark over to look at a penthouse.

Community property is so important in a divorce

these days, isn't it?

Nina.

Be a love and have your things out of here when I get back.

And if I don't?

I'll have you thrown out.

The apartment's rented in my name.

Goodbye, Howard.

[door opens]

[door closes]

[chuckles] Walk straight.

[chuckles] OK, open your eyes.

Oh, I mean, this is some layout.

You got to see the view.

Come on.

Fancy, fancy.

[chuckles] Wait till you see this.

Oh, but it's gorgeous!

[chuckles] Best address in town.

The contractor's a friend of mine.

I told him all about you.

Would did you tell him?

I told him we just recently met

and we'd be spending some time together.

He said you could have it on a lease option

as soon as you want to move in.

Me?

Oh, Nina, Nina, no.

I real-- I like the place, but, uh--

I just thought you'd love it.

Well, I do.

I-I like it a lot, and I really appreciate

you showing it to me.

It's just, uh, Jonathan and I move around the lot, you know?

Even if we did have a permanent base,

I'm not sure this is the kind of place we should be staying at.

[gentle music]

Then maybe it's time you found another roommate.

[gentle music]

[hums] How is it going?

Just fine.

Mm.

Still angry about the car, huh?

No, I'm not angry.

All right, I admit it.

I bought the car for Nina.

I mean, what can I do?

She's a classy lady.

She's used to nice things.

Yeah, I'm sure she is.

She's already saved me more money than the car cost.

The guy, that Howard, her manager, he was going

to overcharge me a fortune.

She found out about it, told him off, said

she handled everything for me.

Well, that's really nice of her.

Oh, I tell you something.

Your attitude really irritates me.

She's a nice lady.

I have never met a woman like her before in my life.

I won't have you say anything against her.

I haven't said anything.

Well, don't.

Brady found out it's your birthday.

He's having a little party for you at the boys club tomorrow

night at 7:00.

You're kidding.

No.

Ah, he's made you a cake and everything.

He can't wait for you to see it.

Man, what a sweet kid.

He idolizes you, you know?

He talks about all the time.

Say, building that gymnasium means a lot to all those kids,

but it means even more to Brady.

Well, I'm just glad I can do it.

JONATHAN: How long will it be before she

can set up the foundation?

I don't know.

Why?

Well, you get the money tomorrow.

We should be leaving pretty soon.

We, uh, have an assignment?

No, not yet, but I'm sure we will in the next few days.

Well, she should be at mine.

If she's there tomorrow for the presentation,

I'll ask her then.

JONATHAN: OK.

Look, Jonathan, um--

What?

Nothing.

I think I'll go for a walk.

[sighs]

[door closes]

[chattering]

PHOTOGRAPHER: Over here. PHOTOGRAPHER: Over here.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Right here. Come on!

Oh, can we have Miles this way, please?

PHOTOGRAPHER: Just one more. PHOTOGRAPHER: Thank you.

PHOTOGRAPHER: OK, smile.

[applauding, chattering] PHOTOGRAPHER: Wonderful.

Did you get it? PHOTOGRAPHER: I got it.

[applauding, chattering]

You don't look very happy, Mr. Smith.

[camera shutters clicking] PHOTOGRAPHER: Look over here.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Over here.

Come on.

I know if my best friend were just presented with a check

for $5 million, I'd be happy.

Oh, I'm sure you would.

[camera shutters clicking]

Oh, boy.

I hate having my picture taken.

[chuckles] Mark, have you told Jonathan about the condominium?

Um, no.

Not yet.

Now, what condominium?

It's a Park Place penthouse Mark is thinking of leasing.

You know, we all ought to go over there.

You really should see it.

Oh, maybe some other time.

I really should be getting back to boys club.

Look, I'll be right back, OK?

[photographers chattering]

John?

John, wait.

Look.

Let me explain, will you?

She showed me this place last night.

I mean, she was so excited about it, you know?

I just-- I couldn't say no.

[elevator dings]

Jonathan, you got to understand how it is with a guy like me.

I mean, meeting somebody like Nina.

I mean that she really cares about me, you know?

It's like a dream.

Look, I've got an assignment in a couple of days.

You coming with me?

Mark?

Darling, they'd like a few more pictures.

Yeah, OK.

I'll-- I'll be right there.

[elevator dings]

John, please try and understand, will you?

I do.

I just hope you know what you're doing.

[elevator dings]

You feel tense.

Are you all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm--

I'm fine.

This will only take a few more minutes,

and then I want to go back to the condo.

I've got something I want to show you.

OK, but it can't be too long.

I got to be at the boys club by 7:00.

OK.

It won't take long.

Come on.

Voila.

For your birthday dinner we have Oysters Rockefeller,

Lobster Thermidor, champagne.

And your dessert will be a surprise.

How did you know it was my birthday?

Women have ways, you know?

Listen, I, um, I feel kind of bad.

What's wrong?

Well, the kids at the club are throwing me

a little party tonight at 7:00.

I can't disappoint them.

Oh.

They just told me something earlier.

I know, but I wanted it to be a surprise.

I'm stuck.

It's OK.

I understand you promised them, but at least stay

a little while.

Have some champagne.

I'd like to be with you on your birthday.

And you're not mad at me?

How could I be mad at you?

[gentle music]

[MUSIC - "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"]

[somber music]

Hey, it's 9 o'clock.

Everybody's gone.

Don't you think you ought to be getting home?

He might still come.

I don't think so, Brady.

But he knew I baked him a cake and everything.

I know.

I'm sorry, son.

Oh, I should have known.

It's just like my dad, always making promises.

[dramatic music]

[somber music]

Good evening.

You scared the living daylights out of me.

How did you get in here?

Oh, that doesn't matter.

Why are you marrying Mark?

He told you already?

Answer my question.

I'm marrying him because I love him.

You're marrying him because you love his money.

Don't be ridiculous.

I have all the money I'll ever need.

You haven't got a nickel.

You're one step ahead of your creditors.

You needed a big score.

You saw Mark on TV.

He was the answer to all your problems.

Go ahead, tell him.

Mark loves me.

But you don't love him.

And I say I do.

Face it, Smith.

You lose.

Go find another driver.

Mark told me all about how you guys travel around helping

people, playing angel.

I'll admit he's not the smartest man I ever met.

Oh, you don't believe in angels, Ms. Van Slyke?

Even less than I do in love.

Now get out.

Goodnight.

[door opens]

[door closes]

[mirror shatters]

[gasps]

[phone dials]

[phone line rings]

Mark?

Darling, I know it's late.

I'm sorry, but I just had to talk to you.

What's wrong?

I've just gotten some awful news.

When I found out that Howard overcharged you,

I got suspicious, you know?

He's been handling my finances, too.

Oh, Mark.

All right.

Now, take it easy.

NINA (ON TELEPHONE): I've lost everything.

And he's been investing in schemes behind my back.

What am I going to do?

All right, listen.

I-I know you're upset, but it's not the end of the world.

NINA (ON TELEPHONE): But I've got bills here, Mark, and--

Nina, listen to me.

I'll take care of it.

Now, listen.

Why don't you get some sleep now?

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

I love you.

Everything's going to be OK.

OK, darling.

I'll call you tomorrow.

I love you, too.

NINA (ON TELEPHONE): Goodnight, darling.

Goodnight.

[dial tone]

[knocking]

Jonathan, since when do you have to knock?

Yeah, thought you might be needing that.

Oh. Come in.

Come on in.

What do you think, huh?

It's the lease option.

I haven't given them any money, though.

I-- eh, I thought I'd wait a little while.

What, after the wedding?

[chuckles] Well, I--

I was going to tell you, but, you know, it's just

things have been going so fast.

I know.

Listen, Nina is really a wonderful woman, Jonathan.

I think-- I think when you get to know her,

you're going to see that she's really

interested in helping people.

Nina is interested in helping Nina.

She's marrying your money, not you.

She's broke, Mark.

The foundation, the charity groups, it's all part of a scam

she got hooked up with Howard Sellers.

Nah, you're wrong.

Well, she's broke. I know that.

She told me that.

It-- it's that Sellers character.

And you really believe that?

MARK: Well, of course, I believe that.

She loves me. She wouldn't lie to me.

She doesn't love you, Mark.

She does!

Jonathan, I thought you were my friend?

I thought you were my friend?

Why are you doing this?

I'm doing it because you are my friend.

Yeah.

I know what's eating you.

I know what's eating you.

You think-- you think you're going to lose your buddy.

You think you're going to lose your partner, right?

So you figure if you break us up,

everything's going to be the same.

Well, it is not going to work.

She fell in love with me, with me, not my money.

You understand that?

Well there's one way to prove that.

Give the money to Jake for the new gymnasium, all of it,

according to his estimate.

- I'll give him the money. - When?

MARK: Soon.

When?

I said soon!

Look, Nina's having some problems right now.

She-- she's feeling sick about what happened.

She-- look, I just have to help her out.

That's all.

Brady said you'd go breaking your promise.

I am not going back on anything.

They will get their money!

They're just-- they're going to have to wait a little bit.

But why-- why don't you get out of here?

You know, I want to get some sleep.

[somber music]

Jonathan?

[somber music]

Look, um, I'm getting married on Saturday.

I'd still like for you to be there.

I can't do that.

[somber music]

Well, uh, this is Brady's address.

He's pretty disappointed about tonight.

He baked you a cake and everyone.

I thought you might want to stop by and see him.

Yeah, I will.

[somber music]

I'll see ya.

[door opens]

Jonathan?

So long.

[somber music]

[door closes]

[somber music]

[upbeat music]

[knocking]

Hi.

Is Brady here?

I'm Mark Gordon from the boys club.

Oh, yes, Mr. Gordon.

Come in.

Uh--

Thank you.

Oh, please, sit down.

Brady will be here any minute.

His school is just down the block.

He comes home for lunch.

Oh.

Can I get you some sun tea?

Oh, don't go to any trouble.

Oh, it's no trouble.

It's right here.

My boy thinks the world of you.

Mark this and Mark that.

You know, it's a fine thing you're doing for those boys,

building them a gymnasium.

You want some sugar?

Oh, no.

It's fine.

So was the cake Brady made good?

He said you ate three pieces.

He told you that?

Yeah.

He's a pretty good little cook.

I have to work late most days, so he fixes dinner for us.

You grow up fast, I guess, when you're the man of the house.

What about his dad?

He left me years ago.

Didn't Brady tell you?

Uh, no.

No, he didn't.

[door opens]

Brady, you have some company.

Hey, kiddo.

Hi.

I got to get to work.

There's sandwich stuff in the fridge.

See if Mr. Gordon wants something, too.

I will, Mom.

OK, see you tonight.

Nice meeting you, Mr. Gordon.

MARK: Yeah, same here.

[door closes]

You want a sandwich?

No, no.

Brady, why did you tell your mom I came to the party?

I don't know.

MARK: The same reason you told me

those stories about your dad?

Yeah, maybe.

Why?

I got to eat lunch.

MARK: Brady, come here.

Come here.

Sit right there.

Now, why didn't you tell me all those stories?

Because it's more fun to pretend that people care,

fun to pretend I have a dad, that you liked your cake.

If you pretend hard enough, you can almost believe it.

Brady, I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the party, really.

Don't be.

People don't keep their promises.

Sure, they do.

No, they don't.

My father didn't.

You didn't.

It's just the way it is.

Brady, I'm sorry about the party.

I'm not talking about that.

What are you talking about?

The gymnasium.

What about it?

Jake said he called you a couple of times,

but you haven't returned his calls.

Oh yeah, I guess I haven't.

Well, I've been kind of busy.

Are you still going to do it?

Well, of course I'm going to do it.

I made a promise, didn't I?

Will you do it now?

I'll go with you. - No, no.

Hold on now.

You've got school.

I didn't go today.

Brady, you played hooky again?

Yeah.

You made a promise.

You keep yours and I'll keep mine.

OK.

You mean it?

I mean it.

[uplifting music]

I mean it.

[uplifting music]

Just keeping an eye on your car.

A little tempting in this neighborhood, you know?

Get in.

Where are we going?

We're going over to see Jake, and we're

going to give him the money for the gymnasium, all of it.

And then I'm taking you over to see Nina

and show you that you're wrong.

OK, let's go.

[knocking on door]

- Oh, good. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Ooh, I love it!

Mark.

Oh, what a nice surprise.

What's he doing here?

I asked him to come.

I wanted him to hear for himself.

Hear what?

That you love me.

Of course I love you.

I tried to tell him that last night.

I gave Jake money for the gymnasium.

You did?

How much?

All of it.

We're in the same boat now.

We're both broke.

Neither one of us have to worry about anyone

marrying us for our money.

Well, go on.

Tell him.

Tell him what?

Tell him that the money doesn't matter.

Nina?

It was a lie, wasn't it?

It was all a lie.

[somber music]

Well, I guess I'm not such a lucky man after all, am I?

[somber music]

Are you happy now?

How could I be?

You see, I love the guy.

[somber music]

Well, I guess it's all for the best.

I could never live on that lousy French food she likes.

Oh, [chuckles] I wish we had an assignment or something.

We do if you're up to it.

[sighs] I'm up to it, but we got

to make one little stop first.

[engine starts]

[engine clanks]

I kinda like a car where you can hear

what's going on under the hood.

[engine bangs]

Like that?

Like that.

[laughing]

[upbeat music]

[gentle music]

[chiming]