Matchmaker Mary (2008) - full transcript
Seen through the eyes of a young girl on the verge of womanhood, Mary discovers that puppy love is more than just a trip to the animal shelter. This story illustrates how the lives of six people can be changed with a little help from a pre-teen matchmaker and three adorable puppies.
(slow paced music)
(dogs barking)
- Hi, we're here
to see Mr. Banks.
- You must Mr. And
Mrs. Velasquez.
- Yes, we're here
to pick up Lucky.
- Mr. Banks will
be out in a moment.
Have a seat please.
Steven, could you find
Mr. Banks and let him
know his two o'clock
appointment is here?
- Yeah, I know just
where to find him.
- Hi buddy, how are you?
- Mr. Banks, your two
o'clock appointments here.
- Yeah, they're here
to pick up Lucky.
- I know, I gave
him a bath today.
You think he knows?
- Oh he sure does,
look at that tail.
Tell them I'll be there
in a minute Steve.
Well my friend,
it's days like this
that make it all worth it.
(whining)
Hey, hello my friends.
You just give me
a couple more days
and I'll find you a
place to live okay?
Hopefully we can keep
you all together.
(indistinct chatter)
(throat clearing)
- Ladies and
gentlemen, excuse me.
All of you are headed
off to Junior High.
So this is the last time
you'll walk these halls.
I hope you've taken
time to reflect on this.
- I've done plenty of
reflecting Mr. Thornhill.
- Thank you Mary.
With a few exceptions,
I am very pleased
with your test scores.
It shows that you work very hard
and that you took your last
days here quite seriously.
Very good.
Better.
Slightly better.
Marginally the same.
A little bit worse.
Good work.
The thought of having
you repeat 6th grade
was more than I could
bear Mr. Collins.
You got a D.
Good.
Thank you.
Where's that been all year?
Good.
Alright folks, that's it.
I hope your summer's excellent.
(bell ringing)
Bye.
See ya dude.
Thanks for coming.
- Guys, video games at my house.
They actually believe
the vacations for them.
(slow paced music)
(melancholy music)
- Leaving your door
unlocked, that's a good idea.
Do you have any food?
Is that the Chinese
takeout I brought
over last Friday?
Oh, that's gotta
be rancid by now.
It's been two months.
Don't you think it's
time to move on?
Why don't we go out for dinner?
- I'm having dinner.
- Yeah, dinner, on me.
Let's go.
(slow paced music)
- Whoa!
A welcoming committee,
very nice, thank you.
- I did it daddy.
- Whoa, this is great.
And a little unexpected.
You haven't done better
than a C all year long.
- Let's just say
I was motivated.
- Motivated?
By what?
- The puppy.
You said that if I got
an A on the final test
you'd let me have a puppy.
- Well, a promise
is a promise right?
Where's your mom?
- She called about
a half an hour ago.
She won't be home til Sunday.
- Well, you know
what that means.
- I already called.
Pizza will be here
in about 30 minutes.
- [Dad] Excellent,
what did you order?
- Pepperoni and mushroom.
(horns honking)
(slow paced music)
- So I'm on the
number five T box--
- There's no better
pair to the eighth.
- Cute guys checking us out.
- Checking you out.
- Okay, so Brian left
you at the altar,
he's a jerk.
But it's better to
know now than like--
- Then when I really
got attached to him?
- Funny.
I was thinking more
along the lines
of 20 years of
unhappily ever after.
- I just need a little
more time, that's all.
- What you need is
someone to help you
with all of this
unrequited love.
- What I need is to be
left alone for a while.
- Maybe you're right.
But I've got an idea.
- Why don't you adopt a puppy?
- Oh no way.
I work too much.
- All the more reason to
have a reason to come home.
- I live in an apartment.
- That allows pets.
Come on, think about it.
Somebody to greet you after
the end of a long day.
Unconditional love.
Somebody to warm your
feet in the winter time.
- Unconditional love.
I like that.
(crickets chirping)
- Man, we need to get a
bigger pizza next time.
- You ordered it.
Alright, so you've been thinking
about this for a long time.
What is your big plan
about getting a puppy?
- Well, I'd like to
go to Wayside Waifs
tomorrow and look around.
If I see a puppy I
like, we can adopt it.
That's much more
responsible than
buying one from a pet store.
- Yes it is.
Alright, I'll tell you what.
We will go to Wayside Waifs
tomorrow and look at puppies,
but we're gonna have to wait
til Sunday to make a decision.
I don't wanna surprise your mom.
- She'll let me have
a puppy won't she?
- Yeah, of course.
But one surprise at a time,
because I think
the A on the test
may very well make her faint.
(giggling)
(slow paced music)
- I'm sorry you won't be
around for my art show buddy.
I am not looking
forward to this Sunday.
- Whoa, whoa, hold up!
- You were here first.
Do you want us to wait?
- No, no, you go ahead.
- Thanks.
- Come on dad!
- [Dad] Alright, I'm coming.
- How may I help you.
- Hi, well my daughter Mary here
got an A on her
final test yesterday,
and I promised her a puppy.
So here we are.
- [Clerk] And you?
- I'm thinking about
adopting a dog or a cat.
- Get a puppy.
- I'll look at the dogs first.
- Hi, I'm Cameron Banks.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
- Hi, Bill Carver, this
is my daughter Mary
and I think she has her
heart set on a puppy.
- I'm Cynthia Parker, I'm
looking for a puppy too.
- Well, you've come
to the right place.
Let's have a walk
through the kennel.
(dogs barking)
Music to my ears.
- You sure have a
lot of dogs here.
- A lot of cats too.
I have to tell you,
every animal brought
to this facility becomes
part of our family.
- [Mary] What kind of
dog are you looking for?
- I don't know.
I'm really not
sure why I'm here.
- You're here to adopt a dog
and help out Wayside Waifs.
They do great work.
- I suppose so.
- My dad brought me here
because he promised me a puppy.
If I got an A on my final test.
I really think he didn't
believe I could do it.
- Where do you go to school?
- Park Hill Elementary.
At least until yesterday anyway.
I'll be in 7th
grade in the fall.
Just so you know, I think my dad
is getting me a
puppy out of guilt.
- [Cynthia] Guilt?
- Yeah.
My mom got a job
earlier this year
and they keep sending
her out of town.
I think dad feels
bad about that.
- We're gonna go
look at some puppies.
- Come on Mary, keep up.
- Okay.
- Wanna know why
I'm adopting a dog?
I was supposed to get
married a couple months ago,
but I was left at the altar.
Do you know what that means?
- No wedding cake.
- My fiance left me
and now I'm alone.
- You need a puppy, let's go.
- A liter of six.
Beautiful yellow Labradors.
Here they are.
- Oh, wow, good call.
We're not gonna have to
go any further than this.
What happened to the mother?
- Well we can't save 'em all.
- Honey, come here.
- [Cynthia] Oh my.
- [Mary] What did I tell you?
- You're very lucky
because these three,
they won't last much longer.
Somebody will adopt
them very soon.
- I want one of
these puppies dad.
- Yeah, I know, I
figured as much.
- [Mary] Which one do you want?
- That one.
- Oh that's Lexi.
She likes to roll
around on her back
and have her tummy rubbed.
- Oh I didn't choose the
one you wanted did I?
- Nope, I like the other girl.
She's independent.
- Tilly, well she's the runt.
But as you can see, she's
almost as big as her sister now.
- I know what you said,
but can we get her now?
They won't last.
- Oh honey...
Well let me talk to Mr.
Banks about it okay?
Can I chat with
you for a second?
- Sure.
- I'm not gonna be able
to take Tilly home today.
- Why not?
- My dad won't make the decision
until he's talked
it over with my mom.
- He sounds like a good father.
- He's a great father.
But I won't be happy
if I lose out on Tilly
just because he didn't
want to surprise my mom.
- You won't.
I'm sure Mr. Banks
won't let that happen.
- What's gonna happen
to that poor little guy?
He'll be left all alone.
- Not for long,
I'm sure of that.
(solemn music)
- How ya holding up?
- Not well.
- Maybe you need a new dog?
- I don't think so man.
- I know it's a lot
to ask but if there's
any way you could hang on to
Tilly til tomorrow evening.
My wife doesn't know
about the dog yet
and I think she should know
before I bring it home.
- Well I'll do my
best but they go
pretty fast on the weekend.
- Ready to make it
official Mr. Banks.
- You don't have to tell me.
- Honey I'm sorry, I
know there's a chance
we could lose Tilly but--
- It's okay dad.
Nice meeting you Mr. Banks.
We will be back tomorrow.
- And I bet you Tilly's
here when you get here.
- Thank you.
- Mary!
Hey, if you ever wanna
know how Lexi's doing,
just call my cellphone.
- I will.
Thanks Cynthia.
- Bye.
- Bye.
- [Dad] You're not
mad at me are ya?
- [Mary] Dad, we both
know nothing happens
in this family without
mom giving it the okay.
Just because the puppies
might be gone tomorrow,
that doesn't change anything.
- It does if Tilly's gone.
I'd feel terrible
if she's not there.
- It's okay dad.
- She'll be there.
- [Mary] I hope so.
(whining)
- [Cynthia] What are you
doing outside the car?
- When you asked me
to watch your puppy
while you finished
shopping, you didn't say
anything about dog poop.
- Where?
- Well, let's just
say that putting on
your brakes is gonna
be a risky proposition.
You're a bad dog.
(slow paced music)
- Here.
Put that in the
front seat somewhere.
- Are you sure you
need all of that stuff?
- Yes, I do.
And since this little
bundle of unconditional
love was your idea, I
suggest you help out.
Well, help out.
No messes in your new home.
You getting hungry?
You put some newspaper
down in the kitchen
and I'll go clean out the car.
- Hey, I don't have all
day to help you with Lexi.
- Your idea!
(whining)
- You're just what
the doctor ordered.
Yes you are.
(whining)
(whining)
- Does that puppy ever sleep?
(whining)
It stinks being
alone doesn't it?
Come on.
But you're sleeping
on the floor.
Awe no, no, no.
That's my bed.
You're supposed to be
sleeping on the floor.
Oh Lexi.
What am I gonna do with you?
(slow paced music)
- Here you go sweetie.
- Oranges?
- They're good for ya.
Vitamin C, potassium,
all that good stuff.
(door slamming)
- Mom's home!
Mom, we weren't
expecting you so early!
Did you get me a present?
- Present.
Oh, look and see if
there's something in there.
I don't know.
- You could of called me,
I would of been happy to--
- I'm sorry, I
didn't know the plane
was gonna get in early.
I didn't wanna wake you.
- Welcome home.
I'll get it.
- [Mom] Thanks.
- We were just sitting
down to breakfast,
do you want some?
- No, coffee's fine.
Maid have the day off?
- I sliced those
beautiful oranges for you.
Go eat.
- Anything good happen
while I was away?
An A, on the final test!
Good girl!
- I'll let daddy give you
the rest of the story.
- Okay Mr. Softy, what
did you promise her?
- A puppy.
(slow paced music)
- Mr. Andrews, I'm
glad you had a chance
to make it out today.
As you know, the
stone for Romulous,
it was finished yesterday.
And it was placed this morning.
- I appreciate you taking
care of this so quickly.
- We were happy to do it.
Especially since Romulous
was one of our own.
Now you can go out to
the cemetery on your own,
or I can have someone guide you.
- I would just as soon go
alone if you don't mind.
- [Receptionist] Not at all.
Just drive around back
to the cemetery entrance
and you can park there.
If you ever need to
talk, we're here.
- Thank you.
(slow paced music)
- What's in the back?
- Oh, Mr. Banks
told me that there's
a pet cemetery back there.
(slow paced music)
- It seems a shame to leave
Bailey here all by himself.
- Yeah, don't
worry about Bailey.
We'll find him a nice
home soon enough.
- If y'all don't mind,
I'd like to tour the
rest of the grounds
while the paperwork
is filled out.
- Well we have a nice
dog park out there.
- Wonderful, I'll see
you all in a few minutes.
- Don't you want to take
your dog to the car?
- Of course mother, as
soon as I tour the grounds.
- I guess she doesn't
like paperwork.
(melancholy music)
- I'd kinda like
to be alone please.
- I'm sorry.
I was just here to adopt a puppy
and you look so sad.
- I got Romulous here.
He was just a puppy then.
- My name's Mary Carver.
- Eric Andrews.
- I'd like for you to follow me.
- I'm not finished here yet.
- Romulous will always
be here for you to visit.
I want you to come with me now.
(perky music)
(dogs barking)
- Mary, I'm not ready
to adopt another dog.
- We're not here to look
at dogs Mr. Andrews.
This is just a shortcut.
Mr. Banks.
- Mary, there you are.
Your parents are waiting
for you in reception
with your new puppy.
Nice to see you Mr. Andrews.
- Is there any way
you could find out
where our daughter is please?
- Of course.
- Thank you.
(whining)
- He's the last of the liter.
- So this is Bailey.
Can I take him home?
- Oh I think that
can be arranged.
(perky music)
- [Cynthia] No!
- Mary, we gotta get going.
- Sorry dad I was meddling.
- Come on honey, let's go.
- This is a very kind thing
you're doing Mr. Andrews.
- You can thank Mary
Carver for that.
- [Mom] So Mary, Tilly
is your responsibility.
You feed her, you wash
her, you pick up after her.
- [Mary] Sure thing mom.
- [Mom] That goes for
you too Mr. Softy.
- It's a shame that
Tilly won't ever
get to play with Lexi
and Bailey ever again.
- Well, maybe we can get them
all together again sometime.
- Yeah.
Maybe I can get them together.
- [Dad] Bring it on.
- Maybe we should get
more veggies at the store.
- Peppers were a good idea.
- Yeah I like peppers.
- Yeah.
- Banana peppers of course.
Maybe you can grow some.
- What are you guys doing?
- Hey sweetie.
- Hey, hey, not near the food.
- Yeah, yeah, no, no, you
should be out of here.
- Later.
Yeah cute, okay
the puppy's cute.
- Told ya.
- Yeah you're right.
- And I think she likes her.
- Yeah, but that
puppy's gonna be
a big dog pretty soon.
- I know, I know.
It'll be my problem.
- Yeah.
Especially when you have to mow.
(giggling)
- Okay Bailey, this
is your new home.
How about that?
Here we have the kitchen,
and we've got, that's
a picture of Romulous.
See Romulous?
And right there, that
was his last work.
You wanna be a painter
someday Bailey?
Well this is home.
Hey.
That's my spot.
(faint whining)
- Mm mmm.
No coffee for you.
The last thing I need is
for you to have more energy.
Oh don't worry.
I'll be back before you know it.
No barking.
You be a very good puppy
and I'll see you tonight.
(whining)
I'll be home soon.
- It's nice you don't have
to go in til later today.
- It's the least I
deserve after having
to work almost all weekend.
- Yeah.
- [Mary] Come on Tilly.
- I didn't think she'd
get up this early
on her first day
of summer vacation.
- You'd have to pry her
out of bed with a crowbar
if this was a school day.
- Yeah.
Oh, I gotta go.
Well, I'll pick up Mary later.
Love you.
- I love you too.
- Where's daddy?
- You just missed him.
No feeding the puppy
from the table.
So what would you
like for breakfast?
- Cereal's fine.
I'll get some in a minute.
- Okay then, I'll
get ready for work.
- Can I watch myself today?
I wanna show off Tilly.
- Your father and I
agreed it would be best
if you stayed with
your Aunt Karen.
- But I'm going to
be a 7th grader.
And I don't need to be
watched after school.
- That's just for
a few hours Mary.
I don't want you to be
by yourself all day long.
It's not safe.
- But how am I supposed to
hang out with my friends
if I'm with Aunt Karen all day?
- It's just until your
father comes to pick
you up at 5:30.
- Can I at least take Tilly?
- I talked to your
Aunt Karen last night,
and she said it would be okay.
- Come here Tilly.
Come here.
- [Mom] Don't feed the
puppy from the table.
- Hey buddy.
What are you doing over there?
This should be good for a while.
- [Karen] Hi girls!
- [Mom] Hi.
- Oh my gosh!
Look how cute!
Ooh I want one.
Oh and puppy breath.
Hey, why don't you come
in for a cup of coffee?
- Oh Karen I'd love
to but I've got
a meeting at 11 o'clock.
- Uh huh, you work too hard.
- I've got some stuff
I've got to catch up on.
Bill said he'd be
coming by around 5:30.
- Yeah, maybe we could grab
lunch sometime this week.
- Maybe Wednesday we can
have a girls lunch out,
my treat.
- Oh that sounds good.
- Have a good day at work mom.
- I will sweetie.
You mind your Aunt Karen.
Yeah, good luck with her.
(laughing)
Bill and I really
appreciate this.
I know it's an inconvenience.
- Look, I work from home,
you need a babysitter,
there's no problem.
- Well thanks, you're the best.
- You bet, have a good day.
- See you soon.
Bye sweetie!
- [Mary] Bye mom!
- And I still think
you work too hard.
Look at what you're missing.
You think I'm doing
you the favor.
So this is what an A
on a test gets ya huh?
- Nobody thought I could do it.
But I did.
- Well pick up the
little fur ball
and let's take it
to the back to play.
- [Mary] Her name's Tilly.
- [Karen] Tilly.
- [Mary] And she
loves to run around.
- [Karen] Hello Ms Tilly.
(light music)
- What do you think
about matchmaking?
- Well, I'm a big fan.
I introduced your
mother to her father.
- Really?
Where did they meet?
- I knew your dad from work,
and your mom had just broken
up with her boyfriend.
I threw a dinner
party and viola!
(giggling)
- Could you tell?
Was it love at first sight?
- No, it was more
annoyance at first sight.
Your dad's such
an outgoing person
and your mom is more--
- Reserved?
- Exactly.
But, they started dating and
six months later
they were engaged.
- Wow.
I never knew that.
Mom and dad don't talk
much about how they met.
In fact, lately,
they don't talk much at all.
- It's a hard time for
both of them right now.
Your mom wants to go to work,
she doesn't wanna
be gone so much.
- I don't know why
she has to work.
- Well that's something
you'll have to
figure out when you get older.
I am going to go get us
some cookies for our lemonade.
Then I want you to tell me about
this matchmaker idea.
- Okay Bailey, when Romulous
did this it was an accident.
Let's see what we
can do on purpose.
Artists do not lick
other artists noses.
That paint is water
and vegetables colors,
but it doesn't taste very good.
Just walk through it.
Okay.
(whining)
(horns honking)
(faint knocking)
- [Friend] Lunch?
- I'm exhausted.
- You have a long night?
- Yes, cleaning up after Lexi.
Then she sleeps on my head,
then she barks at some
plane flying overhead.
- I told you it would be
just like having a boyfriend,
except for the barking
and planes thing.
So this is probably
a bad time to ask,
but how are the shoes?
Ouch.
You're not thinking about
getting rid of her are you?
- Not a chance.
Last night when I was reading,
she fell asleep
right next to me.
She was happy.
And it felt so
good to be needed.
- Sounds great.
How about lunch?
I am starving.
- Okay, well let's
go someplace nice.
Especially since you're buying.
- I have to admit,
that last thing you did
was a good commentary
on the frustration
of the blank canvas.
- Well I'm not sure about Eric,
but Cynthia's single.
I know that for sure.
- What if Eric's
already dating somebody?
- I can find that out after
I get his phone number.
- And how are you going
to get his phone number?
- Easy.
I call Mr. Banks
at Wayside Waifs
and tell him I want
to set up a play date
for Bailey and Tilly
at their dog park.
- What then?
- Then I call Cynthia.
She gave me her business card.
And I set up a play
date for Tilly and Lexi
at the same time.
Then, I let nature
take its course.
(laughing)
- My gosh.
Do you even know
what that means?
- No.
But whenever anybody says
it, people start kissing.
- Close enough.
- Let's call Mr. Banks now.
(ringing)
- Hello.
- Mr. Banks, this
is Mary Carver.
I adopted a puppy
there on Saturday.
- Yes Mary, I remember.
Is everything alright?
- Everything's fine.
I was just wondering if you
could do me a slight favor.
- Sure, what's that?
- I'm trying to get a
hold of Mr. Andrews.
The man who adopted Bailey.
Would you happen to
have his phone number.
- Hmm, well I do Mary,
but I can't give
that information out.
- He doesn't give out
that kind information.
- Ask him to call Mr. Andrews
and give him this number
and have him call here.
- I understand Mr. Banks.
Could you perhaps give
Mr. Andrews a call
and ask him to call me?
I just wanted to
find out if he'd like
to set up a play date
for Tilly and Bailey
at your dog park.
- Mary that's a great idea.
That's exactly
what I'll do okay?
- I'll be here all day.
Thank you Mr. Banks.
- Success?
- He's making the call.
- Yes!
- [Mary] Come here
Tilly, come here.
- So you wanna call
Cynthia now or wait?
- I'll wait until Eric calls.
If he says yes, then
I'll call Cynthia.
- Oi.
This matchmaking stuff
is much more complicated
than when I set up
your mom and dad.
- We live in sophisticated
times Aunt Karen.
- Indeed darling.
(laughing)
(ringing)
- Hello.
(laughing)
(ringing)
- I think it's Mr. Andrews.
Hello, this is
Aunt Karen's house,
Mary Carver speaking.
- [Eric] This is Eric Andrews.
Mr. Banks tells me
you've got a plan
to get our puppies together.
Count me in.
- That's great Mr. Andrews.
What time is good for you?
- [Eric] Tomorrow
afternoon is great for me.
Let me give you my number.
- I already have it.
Thanks Mr. Andrews.
I'll call you later today, bye.
- I tell ya, one of these days
I'm gonna let you fix me up.
- You are going to help
me make a love connection.
(ringing)
- Who's this?
Creative Designs,
Cynthia Parker.
- [Mary] Hi Cynthia,
this is Mary Carver.
I was just wondering...
- [Dad] Did you have a
good day at Aunt Karens?
- [Mary] We sat in the back
yard and drank lemonade
while Tilly chased birds.
- [Dad] Oh, sounds wonderful.
- So, what do you want
for dinner tonight?
I thought I'd help mother
make something nice.
- Why don't we just pick up
some takeout Chinese huh?
- Mom's got to work
late again doesn't she?
- Yeah well, work comes
first with your mom lately.
We're just gonna have
to get used to it.
(perky music)
- I can't wait til
someone tries to set
me up with a handsome boy.
- Tomorrow you'll be
playing with Tilly.
Yes.
- Get your rest buddy.
Your sisters gonna run you
ragged through that dog park.
- Well, you got
the plan in motion,
now what are you gonna do?
- I'm gonna let Tilly
do most of the work.
- I think she's ready.
- Mr. Banks, this
is my Aunt Karen.
Aunt Karen, this is Mr. Banks.
He runs the place.
- Hi Mr. Banks, so
nice to meet you.
I've heard so much
about Wayside Waifs.
- Cameron.
- Cameron.
- [Banks] Karen.
- Karen.
(giggling)
- Did you convince Mr.
Andrews to show up?
- Yes I did.
- [Banks] Oh great.
- Why don't you show her around.
- Oh I'd love that.
- So would I.
(slow paced music)
- I miss my girls.
- Am I late or are you early?
- You sir, are right on time.
Did you leave work early?
- Actually I'm self-employed.
I'm an artist.
- An artist.
How does that pay?
- It depends.
I've got a show coming up,
so if I sell one painting,
it should make my year.
- And if you don't?
- I always sell something.
There's no use
worrying about it.
- Oh my goodness.
Cynthia, I thought I told
you to meet me here tomorrow.
- I'm pretty sure
you said today Mary.
- Cynthia Parker,
this is Eric Andrews.
He adopted Bailey.
- Nice to meet you.
- Likewise.
- Oh look, Tilly needs me.
- I get the impression
this was a set-up.
- Yeah, me too.
- Jilted at the
altar two months ago.
I wanna have a date like
I wanna have a root canal.
- Out of work artist.
My last girlfriend told me out
of work artists don't date.
That was two years ago.
- Out of work artists?
Sounds romantic.
- Yeah.
Til you have to pay the rent.
- I'm gonna have to
check my social calendar.
I really thought I was
meeting you here tomorrow.
- You do that.
- Time sure does fly when you
spend it with nice people.
- Thanks.
- Mr. Banks, your six
o'clock appointment is here.
- [Banks] Okay,
I'll be right there.
- I'll be out with
Mary if you'd like to
join us after your meeting.
- Actually I'd like
that very much.
- Okay.
- I'll just be a few minutes.
- I think Tilly
missed her siblings.
- I think so.
- Hi.
Hi, I'm Mary's Aunt Karen.
- [Eric] I'm Eric Andrews.
- Hi, nice to meet you.
And you must be Cynthia Parker.
- Yes.
(giggling)
- So you're in on this too?
- Well, you see--
- It's okay Karen.
We decided to go out to dinner.
As friends first.
- Lovely.
- He's cute and he's an artist.
- Out of work artist.
- Kind of makes you tingly
all over doesn't it?
- It used to.
Oh our little girl
has such a good heart.
- I'm so excited
that you and Eric
are going out to
dinner this weekend.
- [Cynthia] I think the
puppies had fun too.
- Are you?
- Sorry it took so long.
- It's no problem.
- So you're gonna adopt a puppy?
- Oh, I was kind
of hoping you came
out here for a different reason.
- Really?
Hmm, maybe we should
discuss that over dinner.
- Well that would
be nice, thank you.
- And then Tilly saw a
squirrel and she chased it.
But Lexi and Bailey
were too scared.
(laughing)
(perky music)
What were you and Mr.
Banks talking about?
- Well he's nice, we're
gonna have dinner together.
- But I was going to set
you up with somebody.
- Well Mary, I
think you just did.
- I guess I did!
- Let's get your stuff
and get you home.
- Thanks for taking me to
the dog park Aunt Karen.
- You're welcome baby.
You tell your daddy hi.
- [Mary] I will.
- Hi honey.
- Daddy, you look terrible.
- I guess I haven't
been sleeping very well.
- Is everything alright?
- Everything's fine.
Let's get something to eat huh?
So, I bet you're hungry huh?
I don't know what we got.
I'm sorry.
I hope you don't mind
dinner out of a can.
I didn't go shopping today.
- Daddy, I'm going to
be a teenager soon.
You can tell me what's wrong.
- I'm just worried I'm
losing your mother.
Oh sweetie.
Let's just have pizza huh?
Your mom and I got married
relatively late in life.
In our 30s.
She had a great career,
better than mine.
- Did she quit because of me?
- No, no.
She quit because she
had to travel too much
and she wanted to
be home with me.
We never thought we
could have children,
then you were born.
Our little miracle.
And I thought your mom
would always be happy.
But she got tired of not working
and always being at home.
- I thought she
liked being home?
With us.
- Oh no, she does.
Just...
Your mom's a very
talented driven person.
You might find this
hard to understand
but work
is very rewarding to her.
I don't know.
Just lately I'm getting
the feeling I'm,
I might be losing
her to that work.
- Don't worry daddy,
Tilly and I will make
everything alright.
I love you daddy.
- I love you too sweetie.
- Hey Mary, where
you been all week?
- Staying with my Aunt Karen.
- Oh wow a puppy!
- Be careful, she's
not a furry football!
- What's her name?
- Tilly Elizabeth Carver.
- [Boy] Where'd you get her?
- Stop interrupting me.
- Okay, from the top.
- I've been staying at my
Aunt Karen's this summer
because my mom
and dad both work.
I name her Tilly Elizabeth
because Tilly was her
name when I got her
and I love Queen
Elizabeth the second.
Not the first.
And my dad got Tilly
for me at Wayside Waifs.
Because I got an A on Mr.
Thornhill's final test.
Oh shush Tilly.
- Well I got that for passing.
- It's nice to know
that your parents
reward mediocrity.
- Yeah, that's me, mediocre.
Hey, I'm having a
pizza party tonight,
you wanna come?
- I've got a job.
I'm puppy sitting tonight.
- Women.
- [Mom] I don't know
why you said she could
watch a bunch of
puppies tonight.
One puppy is enough trouble.
- [Dad] They won't be
that much more trouble.
This is very important to Mary.
- [Mom] You know
Bill, I don't get that
much time at home.
All I ask for is a little
peace and quiet on the weekend.
- [Dad] Your time away
from home is your decision.
Don't blame us for going on
and living our lives here.
- [Mom] Forgive
me for coming home
and interfering with
your happy home!
- [Dad] That's not what I...
- Hey honey, I thought you
were out walking Tilly?
- We got back in time to
hear you and daddy fighting.
I don't have to watch
the puppies tonight.
- Oh honey, you can watch
as many puppies as you want.
That's not what I was mad about.
- Then why were you
and daddy fighting?
- I suppose I think
that decisions
are being made without me.
- Mom, we can't stop
doing things around here
just because you're
almost never here.
- I didn't know
you felt that way.
So what does your father think?
- He thinks he's losing
you to your career.
- And what do you think?
- I think that you'd rather
be in a meeting in Denver
than having dinner
with daddy and me.
(melancholy music)
- How do I look?
- Not too desperate.
It's a good look.
- I used to have great
shoes for this dress.
- He's not picking
you up here right?
- Oh no, we're dropping
our puppies off at Mary's.
No use leaving Lexi here
to tear up the place.
- Oh, that's good,
'cause he might turn
out to be a jerk.
- Oh no.
He is so handsome.
And he's an artist.
Nothing at all like
old, what's his name.
- Have a great time.
Are you wearing that necklace?
- The ladies love a close shave.
(whining)
What do you know?
(dogs barking)
(slow paced music)
(faint sobbing)
- [Cynthia] What's
the matter Mary?
- Nothing.
I'm alright.
- You can tell me.
- My mom and dad
have been fighting.
He's been gone all day.
- Oh sweetie.
- Hello ladies.
You look lovely Cynthia.
- Where are you taking me?
- An art gallery opening,
and then dinner at a nice
little place downtown.
- Why don't we just have dinner?
I don't want Mary to
have to stay up too late
watching the puppies.
- [Eric] Dinner it is.
- I'll be there in a second.
Let me talk to
Mary for a minute.
- Okay, I'll get the puppies.
- He's so nice.
- If there's anything
that we can do,
just tell me.
- Oh it's so boring.
It's like you're going
shopping for heavens sakes.
Another one.
Must have been a sale on these.
I don't believe this.
I love the color but
obviously, I don't know.
Sexier
without being too sexy.
Well the skirts too.
When did I buy this?
I don't even
remember buying this.
(creaking)
- I didn't think you'd
ever make it back.
- Sorry honey.
I just thought I
would yell at myself
instead of your mother.
Where is she?
- She went upstairs
about two hours ago.
I think she's asleep already.
- You okay down here?
- [Mary] Mm hmm.
- I think I'll go check on her.
- Okay.
I've got some work to do.
And I'm gonna need
help from all of you.
(perky music)
- And we have some more!
Oh my gosh.
Do you think you need
a new style here?
This is the worst one.
What am I gonna do?
(ringing)
Hello.
- [Mary] Aunt Karen, it's Mary.
- Hi.
- [Mary] Do you have
some time to talk?
- Baby, could I
call you tomorrow?
Mr. Banks is on his
way to take me out
and I can't decide what to wear.
(doorbell ringing)
Oh my gosh.
Oh my gosh, there he is.
What do I do?
- [Mary] Answer the door,
then excuse yourself.
- Yeah.
- [Mary] Put on your black
dress with your black pumps.
- Black dress.
Okay that's just weird.
Okay, alright, thanks.
I'll call you tomorrow.
- Hope she has a good time.
(slow paced music)
- Mary!
I didn't think you'd
be waiting up for us.
Are we late?
- Not at all.
I just wanted the chance
to talk with both of you.
Alone.
- Before I forget--
- Keep your money.
I need you both to do
me a favor instead.
- Okay.
- Mr. Banks, Mr. Banks.
- Is everything
okay, how's Tilly?
- We're all fine Cameron.
- I need to ask a
favor of you Mr. Banks.
- She wouldn't tell me anything.
She just said it was
important we came here.
- Are you free this
afternoon at 5:30?
- Your last
appointments at 4:30.
- There ya go.
- 5:30 at the dog
park, see ya there.
- I guess we'll see
you at 5:30 Cameron.
- You have a meeting with the
Board of Directors
at noon, Cameron.
- Oh boy.
- I feel like we're in school.
- Yes.
- Where did she get the
easel and dry erase board?
- I trust that everyone had
a good time Saturday night?
Well while you all were
playing kissy-face,
my mom and dad were fighting.
And it's up to me to make
sure they stay together.
- How are we gonna do that?
(marching music)
- That's a lot of Xs and Os.
- They're not hugs
and kisses mister.
This is the master plan.
And it goes into effect
at 1300 hours on Sunday.
- 1300 is the same
thing as one o'clock?
- Correct.
- Oh thank you.
- This plan plays to
everyones unique skills.
Timing is everything.
So remember when and
where you need to be.
As of now, this is day one
of Operation
Domestic Tranquility.
- Do we get code names?
- No code names.
- Can't we have code names?
- Guys.
- Now let's get to work
before the puppies get back.
(typing)
- That's all I want it
to say, very simple.
Just have it ready by Friday
and I'll swing by
and pick it up.
Thanks.
- What are you up to?
- I'm doing the bidding
of a 12-year-old.
(light music)
- Steven, I think if we get
the lawn mowed by tomorrow
maybe we can pick up
the other stuff too.
- Yes sir.
- Yeah Steven,
because nothing ruins
a romantic picnic like
a big pile of dog poop.
- Yeah.
(giggling)
- Alright Aunt Karen,
everything's ready.
Time for phase two.
Tell them to stand by.
And tell them
they're doing great.
- [Narrator] So what are
you gonna do about all this?
- [Mom] I don't know.
I love him so much, but we
just don't talk anymore.
- [Narrator] And how
is Mary handling it?
- I don't know, that
what I don't know.
She seems like such
a grown up sometimes.
She handles things so well,
but she's just a little girl.
I don't know how this
is effecting her.
She smiles through everything.
I know she doesn't
want to worry us.
She seems to be doing alright.
And I guess it's really good
she has the puppy but...
- Have you ever thought
about counseling
maybe for the whole family?
- You know, you're
probably right.
That might be a good thing.
- I gotta get home.
I gotta feed the kids.
Call me anytime.
You know I'm here for you.
- Thanks Carla.
Mary.
You wanna tell your
father I'm getting
ready to start lunch?
And take the puppy with you.
- [Mary] Sure mom.
- Oh hey!
Get away from the seed.
(ringing)
- Hello.
- Hey sis.
- Oh hi Karen, I've been
meaning to call you.
- Yeah, I know you're
really busy but
I've got some exciting news.
I met somebody.
- That's great, I
can't wait to meet him.
- Well actually,
that's why I'm calling.
I'd kind of like your
opinion about him
before you know, it
gets too serious.
- Well I've been kind
of busy lately Karen.
- No, I'm not gonna
take no for an answer.
You come over after
church tomorrow
and we'll go together.
- [Mom] Alright.
I'll be over around noon then.
- Great, great.
Thanks, I owe you one sis.
Okay bye.
Yes!
Phase two is complete.
Now it's up to Cameron.
- Who was that?
- Your Aunt Karen.
She wants to have
lunch with me tomorrow.
You gonna help me
with lunch today?
Good.
Come on.
(bell ringing)
- I mean the day is
practically shot.
Is two hours.
I don't understand why
Karen has to see you today.
- She's my sister.
She wants me to meet this man
and it's the least I can do.
Can you see if my
keys are in there?
Honey I'm sorry, I've
gotta got meet Aunt Karen.
- That's okay mom.
- [Mom] Love you sweetie.
- Love you.
- I love you too.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
- Alright, have a good time.
- Sorry. I'll be back
as soon as I can okay?
- Sure.
- Five minutes.
Hurry up, you're late!
- Sorry, church
was running late.
All I can say is I hope
this guy is worth it.
- Oh he is.
- [Mom] So, what
makes him so special?
(laughing)
(dogs barking)
- Less than an hour everybody!
- Tilly.
What are you doing?
(ringing)
Hello.
It's for you.
- Hello.
- Mr. Carver, this
is Cameron Banks
from Wayside Waifs.
Sorry to bother you on a Sunday,
but well I forgot
to have you sign
a few papers before
you took Tilly.
- I'll be happy to come by
tomorrow after works Mr. Banks.
Sign anything you need.
Hey, I could bring
Mary and Tilly.
Let them play in the dog park.
- Ah, I was hoping we could
take care of it right away.
You see, I have to
file those papers
first thing in the morning.
- Okay, I guess we
can come on over.
See ya in a bit.
What do you say we run
over to Wayside Waifs?
- I'll get my sweater.
Phase three is complete Tilly.
And right on schedule.
- [Dad] I'll be in the car.
- Okay!
Let's do this thing.
(slow perky music)
- So, what are we doing here?
- I want you to
meet Cameron Banks.
- And you met
Cameron Banks here?
- Yeah, when brought
Mary over with Tilly
to play in the dog park.
- Hello Karen.
- Hi.
Cameron I'd like you to
meet my sister Ellen.
- Hello.
- Pleasure to meet you.
- We've met.
- Why don't we walk
over to the dog park.
I have a little surprise.
- A surprise.
- How 'bout this?
Why don't you have a seat here?
Yeah?
- Alright.
- Okay.
How 'bout some lemonade?
- [Karen] Lemonade, wow!
(slow paced music)
- To us.
To him.
- [Karen] I'm into that.
- I wish Bill would
still do stuff like this.
- What's going on
with you and Bill?
- I'm very glad
you could make it.
- Sure, you made it
sound important so...
- So why don't you
drop Mary and Tilly
off at the dog park and we
can take care of business.
- You got it.
- I introduced you remember?
Mary and I aren't
just gonna stand by
while the two of
you drift apart.
Excuse me a minute.
She still loves
you you big dope.
- Hey.
Did you do this?
- No.
I think we've been had.
- Yeah, I guess we have.
- Listen, I,
I just want to be as
important to you as your job.
And I'm sorry.
- And I just wanna be
allowed to be successful
without feeling guilty.
- Tell you what,
you always love us
more than your work.
I can live with that.
- Deal.
(clears throat)
- Oh, very nice.
- You did all this.
(gentle music)
- [Mom] We did okay.
- [Dad] So you're okay
with the puppy now?
- Yeah, I'm okay
with the puppy now.
I'm okay with the puppy now.
- You're not gonna go back
to getting seeds now are ya?
- But you're gonna stay away
from my shoes aren't you?
- No.
- [Mom] Tilly's
about to be famous.
- [Dad] Can't wait
to see this Eric.
- My only regret is
that this painting
isn't gonna be part of my show.
- Eric, we talked about this.
- I know.
So, without further ado,
the Carver family painting.
- It's wonderful!
- Oh wow, it really is.
That's great.
- Hey, weren't Aunt
Karen and Mr. Banks
supposed to be here
at the unveiling?
- They may have been delayed.
(piano solo)
(gentle music)
(dogs barking)
- Hi, we're here
to see Mr. Banks.
- You must Mr. And
Mrs. Velasquez.
- Yes, we're here
to pick up Lucky.
- Mr. Banks will
be out in a moment.
Have a seat please.
Steven, could you find
Mr. Banks and let him
know his two o'clock
appointment is here?
- Yeah, I know just
where to find him.
- Hi buddy, how are you?
- Mr. Banks, your two
o'clock appointments here.
- Yeah, they're here
to pick up Lucky.
- I know, I gave
him a bath today.
You think he knows?
- Oh he sure does,
look at that tail.
Tell them I'll be there
in a minute Steve.
Well my friend,
it's days like this
that make it all worth it.
(whining)
Hey, hello my friends.
You just give me
a couple more days
and I'll find you a
place to live okay?
Hopefully we can keep
you all together.
(indistinct chatter)
(throat clearing)
- Ladies and
gentlemen, excuse me.
All of you are headed
off to Junior High.
So this is the last time
you'll walk these halls.
I hope you've taken
time to reflect on this.
- I've done plenty of
reflecting Mr. Thornhill.
- Thank you Mary.
With a few exceptions,
I am very pleased
with your test scores.
It shows that you work very hard
and that you took your last
days here quite seriously.
Very good.
Better.
Slightly better.
Marginally the same.
A little bit worse.
Good work.
The thought of having
you repeat 6th grade
was more than I could
bear Mr. Collins.
You got a D.
Good.
Thank you.
Where's that been all year?
Good.
Alright folks, that's it.
I hope your summer's excellent.
(bell ringing)
Bye.
See ya dude.
Thanks for coming.
- Guys, video games at my house.
They actually believe
the vacations for them.
(slow paced music)
(melancholy music)
- Leaving your door
unlocked, that's a good idea.
Do you have any food?
Is that the Chinese
takeout I brought
over last Friday?
Oh, that's gotta
be rancid by now.
It's been two months.
Don't you think it's
time to move on?
Why don't we go out for dinner?
- I'm having dinner.
- Yeah, dinner, on me.
Let's go.
(slow paced music)
- Whoa!
A welcoming committee,
very nice, thank you.
- I did it daddy.
- Whoa, this is great.
And a little unexpected.
You haven't done better
than a C all year long.
- Let's just say
I was motivated.
- Motivated?
By what?
- The puppy.
You said that if I got
an A on the final test
you'd let me have a puppy.
- Well, a promise
is a promise right?
Where's your mom?
- She called about
a half an hour ago.
She won't be home til Sunday.
- Well, you know
what that means.
- I already called.
Pizza will be here
in about 30 minutes.
- [Dad] Excellent,
what did you order?
- Pepperoni and mushroom.
(horns honking)
(slow paced music)
- So I'm on the
number five T box--
- There's no better
pair to the eighth.
- Cute guys checking us out.
- Checking you out.
- Okay, so Brian left
you at the altar,
he's a jerk.
But it's better to
know now than like--
- Then when I really
got attached to him?
- Funny.
I was thinking more
along the lines
of 20 years of
unhappily ever after.
- I just need a little
more time, that's all.
- What you need is
someone to help you
with all of this
unrequited love.
- What I need is to be
left alone for a while.
- Maybe you're right.
But I've got an idea.
- Why don't you adopt a puppy?
- Oh no way.
I work too much.
- All the more reason to
have a reason to come home.
- I live in an apartment.
- That allows pets.
Come on, think about it.
Somebody to greet you after
the end of a long day.
Unconditional love.
Somebody to warm your
feet in the winter time.
- Unconditional love.
I like that.
(crickets chirping)
- Man, we need to get a
bigger pizza next time.
- You ordered it.
Alright, so you've been thinking
about this for a long time.
What is your big plan
about getting a puppy?
- Well, I'd like to
go to Wayside Waifs
tomorrow and look around.
If I see a puppy I
like, we can adopt it.
That's much more
responsible than
buying one from a pet store.
- Yes it is.
Alright, I'll tell you what.
We will go to Wayside Waifs
tomorrow and look at puppies,
but we're gonna have to wait
til Sunday to make a decision.
I don't wanna surprise your mom.
- She'll let me have
a puppy won't she?
- Yeah, of course.
But one surprise at a time,
because I think
the A on the test
may very well make her faint.
(giggling)
(slow paced music)
- I'm sorry you won't be
around for my art show buddy.
I am not looking
forward to this Sunday.
- Whoa, whoa, hold up!
- You were here first.
Do you want us to wait?
- No, no, you go ahead.
- Thanks.
- Come on dad!
- [Dad] Alright, I'm coming.
- How may I help you.
- Hi, well my daughter Mary here
got an A on her
final test yesterday,
and I promised her a puppy.
So here we are.
- [Clerk] And you?
- I'm thinking about
adopting a dog or a cat.
- Get a puppy.
- I'll look at the dogs first.
- Hi, I'm Cameron Banks.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
- Hi, Bill Carver, this
is my daughter Mary
and I think she has her
heart set on a puppy.
- I'm Cynthia Parker, I'm
looking for a puppy too.
- Well, you've come
to the right place.
Let's have a walk
through the kennel.
(dogs barking)
Music to my ears.
- You sure have a
lot of dogs here.
- A lot of cats too.
I have to tell you,
every animal brought
to this facility becomes
part of our family.
- [Mary] What kind of
dog are you looking for?
- I don't know.
I'm really not
sure why I'm here.
- You're here to adopt a dog
and help out Wayside Waifs.
They do great work.
- I suppose so.
- My dad brought me here
because he promised me a puppy.
If I got an A on my final test.
I really think he didn't
believe I could do it.
- Where do you go to school?
- Park Hill Elementary.
At least until yesterday anyway.
I'll be in 7th
grade in the fall.
Just so you know, I think my dad
is getting me a
puppy out of guilt.
- [Cynthia] Guilt?
- Yeah.
My mom got a job
earlier this year
and they keep sending
her out of town.
I think dad feels
bad about that.
- We're gonna go
look at some puppies.
- Come on Mary, keep up.
- Okay.
- Wanna know why
I'm adopting a dog?
I was supposed to get
married a couple months ago,
but I was left at the altar.
Do you know what that means?
- No wedding cake.
- My fiance left me
and now I'm alone.
- You need a puppy, let's go.
- A liter of six.
Beautiful yellow Labradors.
Here they are.
- Oh, wow, good call.
We're not gonna have to
go any further than this.
What happened to the mother?
- Well we can't save 'em all.
- Honey, come here.
- [Cynthia] Oh my.
- [Mary] What did I tell you?
- You're very lucky
because these three,
they won't last much longer.
Somebody will adopt
them very soon.
- I want one of
these puppies dad.
- Yeah, I know, I
figured as much.
- [Mary] Which one do you want?
- That one.
- Oh that's Lexi.
She likes to roll
around on her back
and have her tummy rubbed.
- Oh I didn't choose the
one you wanted did I?
- Nope, I like the other girl.
She's independent.
- Tilly, well she's the runt.
But as you can see, she's
almost as big as her sister now.
- I know what you said,
but can we get her now?
They won't last.
- Oh honey...
Well let me talk to Mr.
Banks about it okay?
Can I chat with
you for a second?
- Sure.
- I'm not gonna be able
to take Tilly home today.
- Why not?
- My dad won't make the decision
until he's talked
it over with my mom.
- He sounds like a good father.
- He's a great father.
But I won't be happy
if I lose out on Tilly
just because he didn't
want to surprise my mom.
- You won't.
I'm sure Mr. Banks
won't let that happen.
- What's gonna happen
to that poor little guy?
He'll be left all alone.
- Not for long,
I'm sure of that.
(solemn music)
- How ya holding up?
- Not well.
- Maybe you need a new dog?
- I don't think so man.
- I know it's a lot
to ask but if there's
any way you could hang on to
Tilly til tomorrow evening.
My wife doesn't know
about the dog yet
and I think she should know
before I bring it home.
- Well I'll do my
best but they go
pretty fast on the weekend.
- Ready to make it
official Mr. Banks.
- You don't have to tell me.
- Honey I'm sorry, I
know there's a chance
we could lose Tilly but--
- It's okay dad.
Nice meeting you Mr. Banks.
We will be back tomorrow.
- And I bet you Tilly's
here when you get here.
- Thank you.
- Mary!
Hey, if you ever wanna
know how Lexi's doing,
just call my cellphone.
- I will.
Thanks Cynthia.
- Bye.
- Bye.
- [Dad] You're not
mad at me are ya?
- [Mary] Dad, we both
know nothing happens
in this family without
mom giving it the okay.
Just because the puppies
might be gone tomorrow,
that doesn't change anything.
- It does if Tilly's gone.
I'd feel terrible
if she's not there.
- It's okay dad.
- She'll be there.
- [Mary] I hope so.
(whining)
- [Cynthia] What are you
doing outside the car?
- When you asked me
to watch your puppy
while you finished
shopping, you didn't say
anything about dog poop.
- Where?
- Well, let's just
say that putting on
your brakes is gonna
be a risky proposition.
You're a bad dog.
(slow paced music)
- Here.
Put that in the
front seat somewhere.
- Are you sure you
need all of that stuff?
- Yes, I do.
And since this little
bundle of unconditional
love was your idea, I
suggest you help out.
Well, help out.
No messes in your new home.
You getting hungry?
You put some newspaper
down in the kitchen
and I'll go clean out the car.
- Hey, I don't have all
day to help you with Lexi.
- Your idea!
(whining)
- You're just what
the doctor ordered.
Yes you are.
(whining)
(whining)
- Does that puppy ever sleep?
(whining)
It stinks being
alone doesn't it?
Come on.
But you're sleeping
on the floor.
Awe no, no, no.
That's my bed.
You're supposed to be
sleeping on the floor.
Oh Lexi.
What am I gonna do with you?
(slow paced music)
- Here you go sweetie.
- Oranges?
- They're good for ya.
Vitamin C, potassium,
all that good stuff.
(door slamming)
- Mom's home!
Mom, we weren't
expecting you so early!
Did you get me a present?
- Present.
Oh, look and see if
there's something in there.
I don't know.
- You could of called me,
I would of been happy to--
- I'm sorry, I
didn't know the plane
was gonna get in early.
I didn't wanna wake you.
- Welcome home.
I'll get it.
- [Mom] Thanks.
- We were just sitting
down to breakfast,
do you want some?
- No, coffee's fine.
Maid have the day off?
- I sliced those
beautiful oranges for you.
Go eat.
- Anything good happen
while I was away?
An A, on the final test!
Good girl!
- I'll let daddy give you
the rest of the story.
- Okay Mr. Softy, what
did you promise her?
- A puppy.
(slow paced music)
- Mr. Andrews, I'm
glad you had a chance
to make it out today.
As you know, the
stone for Romulous,
it was finished yesterday.
And it was placed this morning.
- I appreciate you taking
care of this so quickly.
- We were happy to do it.
Especially since Romulous
was one of our own.
Now you can go out to
the cemetery on your own,
or I can have someone guide you.
- I would just as soon go
alone if you don't mind.
- [Receptionist] Not at all.
Just drive around back
to the cemetery entrance
and you can park there.
If you ever need to
talk, we're here.
- Thank you.
(slow paced music)
- What's in the back?
- Oh, Mr. Banks
told me that there's
a pet cemetery back there.
(slow paced music)
- It seems a shame to leave
Bailey here all by himself.
- Yeah, don't
worry about Bailey.
We'll find him a nice
home soon enough.
- If y'all don't mind,
I'd like to tour the
rest of the grounds
while the paperwork
is filled out.
- Well we have a nice
dog park out there.
- Wonderful, I'll see
you all in a few minutes.
- Don't you want to take
your dog to the car?
- Of course mother, as
soon as I tour the grounds.
- I guess she doesn't
like paperwork.
(melancholy music)
- I'd kinda like
to be alone please.
- I'm sorry.
I was just here to adopt a puppy
and you look so sad.
- I got Romulous here.
He was just a puppy then.
- My name's Mary Carver.
- Eric Andrews.
- I'd like for you to follow me.
- I'm not finished here yet.
- Romulous will always
be here for you to visit.
I want you to come with me now.
(perky music)
(dogs barking)
- Mary, I'm not ready
to adopt another dog.
- We're not here to look
at dogs Mr. Andrews.
This is just a shortcut.
Mr. Banks.
- Mary, there you are.
Your parents are waiting
for you in reception
with your new puppy.
Nice to see you Mr. Andrews.
- Is there any way
you could find out
where our daughter is please?
- Of course.
- Thank you.
(whining)
- He's the last of the liter.
- So this is Bailey.
Can I take him home?
- Oh I think that
can be arranged.
(perky music)
- [Cynthia] No!
- Mary, we gotta get going.
- Sorry dad I was meddling.
- Come on honey, let's go.
- This is a very kind thing
you're doing Mr. Andrews.
- You can thank Mary
Carver for that.
- [Mom] So Mary, Tilly
is your responsibility.
You feed her, you wash
her, you pick up after her.
- [Mary] Sure thing mom.
- [Mom] That goes for
you too Mr. Softy.
- It's a shame that
Tilly won't ever
get to play with Lexi
and Bailey ever again.
- Well, maybe we can get them
all together again sometime.
- Yeah.
Maybe I can get them together.
- [Dad] Bring it on.
- Maybe we should get
more veggies at the store.
- Peppers were a good idea.
- Yeah I like peppers.
- Yeah.
- Banana peppers of course.
Maybe you can grow some.
- What are you guys doing?
- Hey sweetie.
- Hey, hey, not near the food.
- Yeah, yeah, no, no, you
should be out of here.
- Later.
Yeah cute, okay
the puppy's cute.
- Told ya.
- Yeah you're right.
- And I think she likes her.
- Yeah, but that
puppy's gonna be
a big dog pretty soon.
- I know, I know.
It'll be my problem.
- Yeah.
Especially when you have to mow.
(giggling)
- Okay Bailey, this
is your new home.
How about that?
Here we have the kitchen,
and we've got, that's
a picture of Romulous.
See Romulous?
And right there, that
was his last work.
You wanna be a painter
someday Bailey?
Well this is home.
Hey.
That's my spot.
(faint whining)
- Mm mmm.
No coffee for you.
The last thing I need is
for you to have more energy.
Oh don't worry.
I'll be back before you know it.
No barking.
You be a very good puppy
and I'll see you tonight.
(whining)
I'll be home soon.
- It's nice you don't have
to go in til later today.
- It's the least I
deserve after having
to work almost all weekend.
- Yeah.
- [Mary] Come on Tilly.
- I didn't think she'd
get up this early
on her first day
of summer vacation.
- You'd have to pry her
out of bed with a crowbar
if this was a school day.
- Yeah.
Oh, I gotta go.
Well, I'll pick up Mary later.
Love you.
- I love you too.
- Where's daddy?
- You just missed him.
No feeding the puppy
from the table.
So what would you
like for breakfast?
- Cereal's fine.
I'll get some in a minute.
- Okay then, I'll
get ready for work.
- Can I watch myself today?
I wanna show off Tilly.
- Your father and I
agreed it would be best
if you stayed with
your Aunt Karen.
- But I'm going to
be a 7th grader.
And I don't need to be
watched after school.
- That's just for
a few hours Mary.
I don't want you to be
by yourself all day long.
It's not safe.
- But how am I supposed to
hang out with my friends
if I'm with Aunt Karen all day?
- It's just until your
father comes to pick
you up at 5:30.
- Can I at least take Tilly?
- I talked to your
Aunt Karen last night,
and she said it would be okay.
- Come here Tilly.
Come here.
- [Mom] Don't feed the
puppy from the table.
- Hey buddy.
What are you doing over there?
This should be good for a while.
- [Karen] Hi girls!
- [Mom] Hi.
- Oh my gosh!
Look how cute!
Ooh I want one.
Oh and puppy breath.
Hey, why don't you come
in for a cup of coffee?
- Oh Karen I'd love
to but I've got
a meeting at 11 o'clock.
- Uh huh, you work too hard.
- I've got some stuff
I've got to catch up on.
Bill said he'd be
coming by around 5:30.
- Yeah, maybe we could grab
lunch sometime this week.
- Maybe Wednesday we can
have a girls lunch out,
my treat.
- Oh that sounds good.
- Have a good day at work mom.
- I will sweetie.
You mind your Aunt Karen.
Yeah, good luck with her.
(laughing)
Bill and I really
appreciate this.
I know it's an inconvenience.
- Look, I work from home,
you need a babysitter,
there's no problem.
- Well thanks, you're the best.
- You bet, have a good day.
- See you soon.
Bye sweetie!
- [Mary] Bye mom!
- And I still think
you work too hard.
Look at what you're missing.
You think I'm doing
you the favor.
So this is what an A
on a test gets ya huh?
- Nobody thought I could do it.
But I did.
- Well pick up the
little fur ball
and let's take it
to the back to play.
- [Mary] Her name's Tilly.
- [Karen] Tilly.
- [Mary] And she
loves to run around.
- [Karen] Hello Ms Tilly.
(light music)
- What do you think
about matchmaking?
- Well, I'm a big fan.
I introduced your
mother to her father.
- Really?
Where did they meet?
- I knew your dad from work,
and your mom had just broken
up with her boyfriend.
I threw a dinner
party and viola!
(giggling)
- Could you tell?
Was it love at first sight?
- No, it was more
annoyance at first sight.
Your dad's such
an outgoing person
and your mom is more--
- Reserved?
- Exactly.
But, they started dating and
six months later
they were engaged.
- Wow.
I never knew that.
Mom and dad don't talk
much about how they met.
In fact, lately,
they don't talk much at all.
- It's a hard time for
both of them right now.
Your mom wants to go to work,
she doesn't wanna
be gone so much.
- I don't know why
she has to work.
- Well that's something
you'll have to
figure out when you get older.
I am going to go get us
some cookies for our lemonade.
Then I want you to tell me about
this matchmaker idea.
- Okay Bailey, when Romulous
did this it was an accident.
Let's see what we
can do on purpose.
Artists do not lick
other artists noses.
That paint is water
and vegetables colors,
but it doesn't taste very good.
Just walk through it.
Okay.
(whining)
(horns honking)
(faint knocking)
- [Friend] Lunch?
- I'm exhausted.
- You have a long night?
- Yes, cleaning up after Lexi.
Then she sleeps on my head,
then she barks at some
plane flying overhead.
- I told you it would be
just like having a boyfriend,
except for the barking
and planes thing.
So this is probably
a bad time to ask,
but how are the shoes?
Ouch.
You're not thinking about
getting rid of her are you?
- Not a chance.
Last night when I was reading,
she fell asleep
right next to me.
She was happy.
And it felt so
good to be needed.
- Sounds great.
How about lunch?
I am starving.
- Okay, well let's
go someplace nice.
Especially since you're buying.
- I have to admit,
that last thing you did
was a good commentary
on the frustration
of the blank canvas.
- Well I'm not sure about Eric,
but Cynthia's single.
I know that for sure.
- What if Eric's
already dating somebody?
- I can find that out after
I get his phone number.
- And how are you going
to get his phone number?
- Easy.
I call Mr. Banks
at Wayside Waifs
and tell him I want
to set up a play date
for Bailey and Tilly
at their dog park.
- What then?
- Then I call Cynthia.
She gave me her business card.
And I set up a play
date for Tilly and Lexi
at the same time.
Then, I let nature
take its course.
(laughing)
- My gosh.
Do you even know
what that means?
- No.
But whenever anybody says
it, people start kissing.
- Close enough.
- Let's call Mr. Banks now.
(ringing)
- Hello.
- Mr. Banks, this
is Mary Carver.
I adopted a puppy
there on Saturday.
- Yes Mary, I remember.
Is everything alright?
- Everything's fine.
I was just wondering if you
could do me a slight favor.
- Sure, what's that?
- I'm trying to get a
hold of Mr. Andrews.
The man who adopted Bailey.
Would you happen to
have his phone number.
- Hmm, well I do Mary,
but I can't give
that information out.
- He doesn't give out
that kind information.
- Ask him to call Mr. Andrews
and give him this number
and have him call here.
- I understand Mr. Banks.
Could you perhaps give
Mr. Andrews a call
and ask him to call me?
I just wanted to
find out if he'd like
to set up a play date
for Tilly and Bailey
at your dog park.
- Mary that's a great idea.
That's exactly
what I'll do okay?
- I'll be here all day.
Thank you Mr. Banks.
- Success?
- He's making the call.
- Yes!
- [Mary] Come here
Tilly, come here.
- So you wanna call
Cynthia now or wait?
- I'll wait until Eric calls.
If he says yes, then
I'll call Cynthia.
- Oi.
This matchmaking stuff
is much more complicated
than when I set up
your mom and dad.
- We live in sophisticated
times Aunt Karen.
- Indeed darling.
(laughing)
(ringing)
- Hello.
(laughing)
(ringing)
- I think it's Mr. Andrews.
Hello, this is
Aunt Karen's house,
Mary Carver speaking.
- [Eric] This is Eric Andrews.
Mr. Banks tells me
you've got a plan
to get our puppies together.
Count me in.
- That's great Mr. Andrews.
What time is good for you?
- [Eric] Tomorrow
afternoon is great for me.
Let me give you my number.
- I already have it.
Thanks Mr. Andrews.
I'll call you later today, bye.
- I tell ya, one of these days
I'm gonna let you fix me up.
- You are going to help
me make a love connection.
(ringing)
- Who's this?
Creative Designs,
Cynthia Parker.
- [Mary] Hi Cynthia,
this is Mary Carver.
I was just wondering...
- [Dad] Did you have a
good day at Aunt Karens?
- [Mary] We sat in the back
yard and drank lemonade
while Tilly chased birds.
- [Dad] Oh, sounds wonderful.
- So, what do you want
for dinner tonight?
I thought I'd help mother
make something nice.
- Why don't we just pick up
some takeout Chinese huh?
- Mom's got to work
late again doesn't she?
- Yeah well, work comes
first with your mom lately.
We're just gonna have
to get used to it.
(perky music)
- I can't wait til
someone tries to set
me up with a handsome boy.
- Tomorrow you'll be
playing with Tilly.
Yes.
- Get your rest buddy.
Your sisters gonna run you
ragged through that dog park.
- Well, you got
the plan in motion,
now what are you gonna do?
- I'm gonna let Tilly
do most of the work.
- I think she's ready.
- Mr. Banks, this
is my Aunt Karen.
Aunt Karen, this is Mr. Banks.
He runs the place.
- Hi Mr. Banks, so
nice to meet you.
I've heard so much
about Wayside Waifs.
- Cameron.
- Cameron.
- [Banks] Karen.
- Karen.
(giggling)
- Did you convince Mr.
Andrews to show up?
- Yes I did.
- [Banks] Oh great.
- Why don't you show her around.
- Oh I'd love that.
- So would I.
(slow paced music)
- I miss my girls.
- Am I late or are you early?
- You sir, are right on time.
Did you leave work early?
- Actually I'm self-employed.
I'm an artist.
- An artist.
How does that pay?
- It depends.
I've got a show coming up,
so if I sell one painting,
it should make my year.
- And if you don't?
- I always sell something.
There's no use
worrying about it.
- Oh my goodness.
Cynthia, I thought I told
you to meet me here tomorrow.
- I'm pretty sure
you said today Mary.
- Cynthia Parker,
this is Eric Andrews.
He adopted Bailey.
- Nice to meet you.
- Likewise.
- Oh look, Tilly needs me.
- I get the impression
this was a set-up.
- Yeah, me too.
- Jilted at the
altar two months ago.
I wanna have a date like
I wanna have a root canal.
- Out of work artist.
My last girlfriend told me out
of work artists don't date.
That was two years ago.
- Out of work artists?
Sounds romantic.
- Yeah.
Til you have to pay the rent.
- I'm gonna have to
check my social calendar.
I really thought I was
meeting you here tomorrow.
- You do that.
- Time sure does fly when you
spend it with nice people.
- Thanks.
- Mr. Banks, your six
o'clock appointment is here.
- [Banks] Okay,
I'll be right there.
- I'll be out with
Mary if you'd like to
join us after your meeting.
- Actually I'd like
that very much.
- Okay.
- I'll just be a few minutes.
- I think Tilly
missed her siblings.
- I think so.
- Hi.
Hi, I'm Mary's Aunt Karen.
- [Eric] I'm Eric Andrews.
- Hi, nice to meet you.
And you must be Cynthia Parker.
- Yes.
(giggling)
- So you're in on this too?
- Well, you see--
- It's okay Karen.
We decided to go out to dinner.
As friends first.
- Lovely.
- He's cute and he's an artist.
- Out of work artist.
- Kind of makes you tingly
all over doesn't it?
- It used to.
Oh our little girl
has such a good heart.
- I'm so excited
that you and Eric
are going out to
dinner this weekend.
- [Cynthia] I think the
puppies had fun too.
- Are you?
- Sorry it took so long.
- It's no problem.
- So you're gonna adopt a puppy?
- Oh, I was kind
of hoping you came
out here for a different reason.
- Really?
Hmm, maybe we should
discuss that over dinner.
- Well that would
be nice, thank you.
- And then Tilly saw a
squirrel and she chased it.
But Lexi and Bailey
were too scared.
(laughing)
(perky music)
What were you and Mr.
Banks talking about?
- Well he's nice, we're
gonna have dinner together.
- But I was going to set
you up with somebody.
- Well Mary, I
think you just did.
- I guess I did!
- Let's get your stuff
and get you home.
- Thanks for taking me to
the dog park Aunt Karen.
- You're welcome baby.
You tell your daddy hi.
- [Mary] I will.
- Hi honey.
- Daddy, you look terrible.
- I guess I haven't
been sleeping very well.
- Is everything alright?
- Everything's fine.
Let's get something to eat huh?
So, I bet you're hungry huh?
I don't know what we got.
I'm sorry.
I hope you don't mind
dinner out of a can.
I didn't go shopping today.
- Daddy, I'm going to
be a teenager soon.
You can tell me what's wrong.
- I'm just worried I'm
losing your mother.
Oh sweetie.
Let's just have pizza huh?
Your mom and I got married
relatively late in life.
In our 30s.
She had a great career,
better than mine.
- Did she quit because of me?
- No, no.
She quit because she
had to travel too much
and she wanted to
be home with me.
We never thought we
could have children,
then you were born.
Our little miracle.
And I thought your mom
would always be happy.
But she got tired of not working
and always being at home.
- I thought she
liked being home?
With us.
- Oh no, she does.
Just...
Your mom's a very
talented driven person.
You might find this
hard to understand
but work
is very rewarding to her.
I don't know.
Just lately I'm getting
the feeling I'm,
I might be losing
her to that work.
- Don't worry daddy,
Tilly and I will make
everything alright.
I love you daddy.
- I love you too sweetie.
- Hey Mary, where
you been all week?
- Staying with my Aunt Karen.
- Oh wow a puppy!
- Be careful, she's
not a furry football!
- What's her name?
- Tilly Elizabeth Carver.
- [Boy] Where'd you get her?
- Stop interrupting me.
- Okay, from the top.
- I've been staying at my
Aunt Karen's this summer
because my mom
and dad both work.
I name her Tilly Elizabeth
because Tilly was her
name when I got her
and I love Queen
Elizabeth the second.
Not the first.
And my dad got Tilly
for me at Wayside Waifs.
Because I got an A on Mr.
Thornhill's final test.
Oh shush Tilly.
- Well I got that for passing.
- It's nice to know
that your parents
reward mediocrity.
- Yeah, that's me, mediocre.
Hey, I'm having a
pizza party tonight,
you wanna come?
- I've got a job.
I'm puppy sitting tonight.
- Women.
- [Mom] I don't know
why you said she could
watch a bunch of
puppies tonight.
One puppy is enough trouble.
- [Dad] They won't be
that much more trouble.
This is very important to Mary.
- [Mom] You know
Bill, I don't get that
much time at home.
All I ask for is a little
peace and quiet on the weekend.
- [Dad] Your time away
from home is your decision.
Don't blame us for going on
and living our lives here.
- [Mom] Forgive
me for coming home
and interfering with
your happy home!
- [Dad] That's not what I...
- Hey honey, I thought you
were out walking Tilly?
- We got back in time to
hear you and daddy fighting.
I don't have to watch
the puppies tonight.
- Oh honey, you can watch
as many puppies as you want.
That's not what I was mad about.
- Then why were you
and daddy fighting?
- I suppose I think
that decisions
are being made without me.
- Mom, we can't stop
doing things around here
just because you're
almost never here.
- I didn't know
you felt that way.
So what does your father think?
- He thinks he's losing
you to your career.
- And what do you think?
- I think that you'd rather
be in a meeting in Denver
than having dinner
with daddy and me.
(melancholy music)
- How do I look?
- Not too desperate.
It's a good look.
- I used to have great
shoes for this dress.
- He's not picking
you up here right?
- Oh no, we're dropping
our puppies off at Mary's.
No use leaving Lexi here
to tear up the place.
- Oh, that's good,
'cause he might turn
out to be a jerk.
- Oh no.
He is so handsome.
And he's an artist.
Nothing at all like
old, what's his name.
- Have a great time.
Are you wearing that necklace?
- The ladies love a close shave.
(whining)
What do you know?
(dogs barking)
(slow paced music)
(faint sobbing)
- [Cynthia] What's
the matter Mary?
- Nothing.
I'm alright.
- You can tell me.
- My mom and dad
have been fighting.
He's been gone all day.
- Oh sweetie.
- Hello ladies.
You look lovely Cynthia.
- Where are you taking me?
- An art gallery opening,
and then dinner at a nice
little place downtown.
- Why don't we just have dinner?
I don't want Mary to
have to stay up too late
watching the puppies.
- [Eric] Dinner it is.
- I'll be there in a second.
Let me talk to
Mary for a minute.
- Okay, I'll get the puppies.
- He's so nice.
- If there's anything
that we can do,
just tell me.
- Oh it's so boring.
It's like you're going
shopping for heavens sakes.
Another one.
Must have been a sale on these.
I don't believe this.
I love the color but
obviously, I don't know.
Sexier
without being too sexy.
Well the skirts too.
When did I buy this?
I don't even
remember buying this.
(creaking)
- I didn't think you'd
ever make it back.
- Sorry honey.
I just thought I
would yell at myself
instead of your mother.
Where is she?
- She went upstairs
about two hours ago.
I think she's asleep already.
- You okay down here?
- [Mary] Mm hmm.
- I think I'll go check on her.
- Okay.
I've got some work to do.
And I'm gonna need
help from all of you.
(perky music)
- And we have some more!
Oh my gosh.
Do you think you need
a new style here?
This is the worst one.
What am I gonna do?
(ringing)
Hello.
- [Mary] Aunt Karen, it's Mary.
- Hi.
- [Mary] Do you have
some time to talk?
- Baby, could I
call you tomorrow?
Mr. Banks is on his
way to take me out
and I can't decide what to wear.
(doorbell ringing)
Oh my gosh.
Oh my gosh, there he is.
What do I do?
- [Mary] Answer the door,
then excuse yourself.
- Yeah.
- [Mary] Put on your black
dress with your black pumps.
- Black dress.
Okay that's just weird.
Okay, alright, thanks.
I'll call you tomorrow.
- Hope she has a good time.
(slow paced music)
- Mary!
I didn't think you'd
be waiting up for us.
Are we late?
- Not at all.
I just wanted the chance
to talk with both of you.
Alone.
- Before I forget--
- Keep your money.
I need you both to do
me a favor instead.
- Okay.
- Mr. Banks, Mr. Banks.
- Is everything
okay, how's Tilly?
- We're all fine Cameron.
- I need to ask a
favor of you Mr. Banks.
- She wouldn't tell me anything.
She just said it was
important we came here.
- Are you free this
afternoon at 5:30?
- Your last
appointments at 4:30.
- There ya go.
- 5:30 at the dog
park, see ya there.
- I guess we'll see
you at 5:30 Cameron.
- You have a meeting with the
Board of Directors
at noon, Cameron.
- Oh boy.
- I feel like we're in school.
- Yes.
- Where did she get the
easel and dry erase board?
- I trust that everyone had
a good time Saturday night?
Well while you all were
playing kissy-face,
my mom and dad were fighting.
And it's up to me to make
sure they stay together.
- How are we gonna do that?
(marching music)
- That's a lot of Xs and Os.
- They're not hugs
and kisses mister.
This is the master plan.
And it goes into effect
at 1300 hours on Sunday.
- 1300 is the same
thing as one o'clock?
- Correct.
- Oh thank you.
- This plan plays to
everyones unique skills.
Timing is everything.
So remember when and
where you need to be.
As of now, this is day one
of Operation
Domestic Tranquility.
- Do we get code names?
- No code names.
- Can't we have code names?
- Guys.
- Now let's get to work
before the puppies get back.
(typing)
- That's all I want it
to say, very simple.
Just have it ready by Friday
and I'll swing by
and pick it up.
Thanks.
- What are you up to?
- I'm doing the bidding
of a 12-year-old.
(light music)
- Steven, I think if we get
the lawn mowed by tomorrow
maybe we can pick up
the other stuff too.
- Yes sir.
- Yeah Steven,
because nothing ruins
a romantic picnic like
a big pile of dog poop.
- Yeah.
(giggling)
- Alright Aunt Karen,
everything's ready.
Time for phase two.
Tell them to stand by.
And tell them
they're doing great.
- [Narrator] So what are
you gonna do about all this?
- [Mom] I don't know.
I love him so much, but we
just don't talk anymore.
- [Narrator] And how
is Mary handling it?
- I don't know, that
what I don't know.
She seems like such
a grown up sometimes.
She handles things so well,
but she's just a little girl.
I don't know how this
is effecting her.
She smiles through everything.
I know she doesn't
want to worry us.
She seems to be doing alright.
And I guess it's really good
she has the puppy but...
- Have you ever thought
about counseling
maybe for the whole family?
- You know, you're
probably right.
That might be a good thing.
- I gotta get home.
I gotta feed the kids.
Call me anytime.
You know I'm here for you.
- Thanks Carla.
Mary.
You wanna tell your
father I'm getting
ready to start lunch?
And take the puppy with you.
- [Mary] Sure mom.
- Oh hey!
Get away from the seed.
(ringing)
- Hello.
- Hey sis.
- Oh hi Karen, I've been
meaning to call you.
- Yeah, I know you're
really busy but
I've got some exciting news.
I met somebody.
- That's great, I
can't wait to meet him.
- Well actually,
that's why I'm calling.
I'd kind of like your
opinion about him
before you know, it
gets too serious.
- Well I've been kind
of busy lately Karen.
- No, I'm not gonna
take no for an answer.
You come over after
church tomorrow
and we'll go together.
- [Mom] Alright.
I'll be over around noon then.
- Great, great.
Thanks, I owe you one sis.
Okay bye.
Yes!
Phase two is complete.
Now it's up to Cameron.
- Who was that?
- Your Aunt Karen.
She wants to have
lunch with me tomorrow.
You gonna help me
with lunch today?
Good.
Come on.
(bell ringing)
- I mean the day is
practically shot.
Is two hours.
I don't understand why
Karen has to see you today.
- She's my sister.
She wants me to meet this man
and it's the least I can do.
Can you see if my
keys are in there?
Honey I'm sorry, I've
gotta got meet Aunt Karen.
- That's okay mom.
- [Mom] Love you sweetie.
- Love you.
- I love you too.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
- Alright, have a good time.
- Sorry. I'll be back
as soon as I can okay?
- Sure.
- Five minutes.
Hurry up, you're late!
- Sorry, church
was running late.
All I can say is I hope
this guy is worth it.
- Oh he is.
- [Mom] So, what
makes him so special?
(laughing)
(dogs barking)
- Less than an hour everybody!
- Tilly.
What are you doing?
(ringing)
Hello.
It's for you.
- Hello.
- Mr. Carver, this
is Cameron Banks
from Wayside Waifs.
Sorry to bother you on a Sunday,
but well I forgot
to have you sign
a few papers before
you took Tilly.
- I'll be happy to come by
tomorrow after works Mr. Banks.
Sign anything you need.
Hey, I could bring
Mary and Tilly.
Let them play in the dog park.
- Ah, I was hoping we could
take care of it right away.
You see, I have to
file those papers
first thing in the morning.
- Okay, I guess we
can come on over.
See ya in a bit.
What do you say we run
over to Wayside Waifs?
- I'll get my sweater.
Phase three is complete Tilly.
And right on schedule.
- [Dad] I'll be in the car.
- Okay!
Let's do this thing.
(slow perky music)
- So, what are we doing here?
- I want you to
meet Cameron Banks.
- And you met
Cameron Banks here?
- Yeah, when brought
Mary over with Tilly
to play in the dog park.
- Hello Karen.
- Hi.
Cameron I'd like you to
meet my sister Ellen.
- Hello.
- Pleasure to meet you.
- We've met.
- Why don't we walk
over to the dog park.
I have a little surprise.
- A surprise.
- How 'bout this?
Why don't you have a seat here?
Yeah?
- Alright.
- Okay.
How 'bout some lemonade?
- [Karen] Lemonade, wow!
(slow paced music)
- To us.
To him.
- [Karen] I'm into that.
- I wish Bill would
still do stuff like this.
- What's going on
with you and Bill?
- I'm very glad
you could make it.
- Sure, you made it
sound important so...
- So why don't you
drop Mary and Tilly
off at the dog park and we
can take care of business.
- You got it.
- I introduced you remember?
Mary and I aren't
just gonna stand by
while the two of
you drift apart.
Excuse me a minute.
She still loves
you you big dope.
- Hey.
Did you do this?
- No.
I think we've been had.
- Yeah, I guess we have.
- Listen, I,
I just want to be as
important to you as your job.
And I'm sorry.
- And I just wanna be
allowed to be successful
without feeling guilty.
- Tell you what,
you always love us
more than your work.
I can live with that.
- Deal.
(clears throat)
- Oh, very nice.
- You did all this.
(gentle music)
- [Mom] We did okay.
- [Dad] So you're okay
with the puppy now?
- Yeah, I'm okay
with the puppy now.
I'm okay with the puppy now.
- You're not gonna go back
to getting seeds now are ya?
- But you're gonna stay away
from my shoes aren't you?
- No.
- [Mom] Tilly's
about to be famous.
- [Dad] Can't wait
to see this Eric.
- My only regret is
that this painting
isn't gonna be part of my show.
- Eric, we talked about this.
- I know.
So, without further ado,
the Carver family painting.
- It's wonderful!
- Oh wow, it really is.
That's great.
- Hey, weren't Aunt
Karen and Mr. Banks
supposed to be here
at the unveiling?
- They may have been delayed.
(piano solo)
(gentle music)