7th Heaven s05e11 Episode Script
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Robbie's making me eggs with cheese and ham.
She didn't want pancakes.
That's what everyone else ate.
Everyone? Yeah.
Lucy, Simon and Eric all had pancakes.
Sam and David had the usual Cereal.
What can I get for you? Nothing.
I'm just going to have some fruit and coffee, but I can get it, seeing how you've made breakfast for the rest of my family.
Uh Matt called when you were in the shower.
Sounded like he might come over.
What does he usually eat? Anything that's not nailed down.
Oh! Is Matt supposed to baby-sit or something? Because, if that's the case, I mean, I'd be happy to step in until Matt can get here.
No.
I have no idea why Matt's coming over.
But thank you for the offer.
Thanks for making me a special breakfast.
Well, you're a very special girl.
Plus, I owe ya.
I've been in your room for over a month now.
I don't mind.
That's why you're so special.
If you weren't available to baby-sit Sam and David, who do you think I could get to baby-sit? Oh, I can baby-sit.
Well, you know, just answer the question.
Um Lucy? Who else? Simon? In an emergency, anyone else? Well, Ruthie's not old enough, so I Robbie? Never! Robbie never.
And you know why? Robbie, is just the "boarder.
" You do not leave our children with the "boarder.
" Not the children we created and I gave birth to.
Responsible family members and qualified babysitters only.
Robbie is neither.
He is just a "boarder.
" Robbie's not just a boarder, is he? He's just a boarder.
You need to find him a job so he can find a place to live.
I'm working on it.
Even Robbie's working on it.
Well, work faster.
Is this about your dad? Are you worried about him? 'Cause, if you're worried about him, fly to Arizona.
Go and see him.
That's not it.
Okay.
That's not it.
Why do you like Robbie so much? I Why do you like him so little? I bet you're not going to like him so much when Mary comes home.
Is our daughter coming home? 'Cause I wouldn't know.
She hasn't talked to me since she left.
Well, she hasn't talked to me since Robbie moved in.
She doesn't know Robbie moved in.
Not unless he told her.
No, he hasn't told her.
She hasn't talked to him either.
If she finds out he's living here, there's gonna be hell to pay.
That's right.
I said it.
"Hell!" So get him out! 7th Heaven When I see their happy faces Smiling back at me 7th Heaven I know there's no greater feeling Than the love of family Where can you go When the world don't treat you right? The answer is home That's the one place that you'll find 7th Heaven Mmm, 7th Heaven 7th Heaven.
Hello.
Just tell me why Mary.
Hey, how's it going? How's it going? I'll tell you how it's going.
I am I'm freezing my buns off in Buffalo while my sister dates Robbie.
I knew that would happen.
Then why didn't you do something about it? I'm still your sister, you know.
Oh, well, that's nice to know, after the way you left.
Oh, is that what this is about? Everyone is trying to get back at me.
No.
No one is trying to get back at you.
We-We love you.
We miss you.
We can't wait till you're home again.
In fact, it would have been nice if you came home for Christmas, like Mom and Dad asked.
Well, I didn't have time to come home.
Funny.
They don't give time off at the homeless shelter during Christmas.
You don't have to yell at me.
I can't help it if you had to work.
I can't help it if Robbie's dating Lucy.
So you admit it! Aha! Look, I don't know how you found out, but you're the one who told me, so I'm not admitting anything.
But you're not trying to deny it.
This is why you all wanted me out of the house.
Because you knew that Lucy is in love with Robbie.
How many times are you going to let her get away with this? Get away with what? This is the first time.
Lucy's ever stolen one of your boyfriends, isn't it? I don't know.
Is it? Who knows what happened to Wilson or Jordan or who was the guy that ran me over? Oh.
Michael Tonner.
I hear he's doing really well.
I didn't call to hear that.
Exactly why did you call? I called to hear someone say they're sorry about Lucy and Robbie.
Fine.
I'm sorry about Lucy and Robbie.
Then do something.
There's not much I can do as long as he's still living at the house.
Where you going? I'm going home.
But you're coming back, right? Sometime.
Yes.
Well, I need you to be here when I meet Priscilla's parents.
They're coming over before we all go out to dinner.
One: I have no interest in meeting Priscilla's parents.
And two: Aren't you a little concerned about meeting her parents in this dump? Well, aren't you the one who said I shouldn't try to impress them? Be myself? Well, this is where I live.
We live.
And I didn't think you'd actually take my advice about Priscilla's parents, since you didn't take my advice about Priscilla.
My family needs me.
They need you all the time.
Tonight, I need you.
But I don't agree with what you're doing.
I don't think you and Priscilla know each other well enough to get married.
You know nothing about her.
Why did I even ask? Why did I think that you could set aside your personal opinion for one night and just be there for me? Forget it.
I don't even want you here.
Just go home.
And you can stay there, for all I care.
Hello.
Please, Ruthie, don't hang up.
I'll send you money.
How much? Five dollars.
What do I have to do? Give me information.
Ten.
And I want the money first.
Don't be mad at me anymore, please.
I'm a long way from home, and I miss you.
Ruthie? All right.
I'll do it on credit.
Thanks, Ruthie.
Hey, how are you anyway? How's that new school? Don't push it.
I'm not going to get over you breaking up the family for ten bucks and sappy talk.
Man, you are tough.
Okay, is Lucy dating Robbie? He's not dating Lucy.
He would never date her.
She's not his type.
So he's just living in the house? Yeah, but if he keeps walking around with his shirt off, Mom and Dad aren't going to let him live here much longer.
Ruthie! Hey, have you seen him with his shirt off? 'Cause he's no Simon.
That guy works out! He smells good, too.
And he's got really nice teeth.
Ruthie! What? You said you wanted information.
Yes, I do.
What happened to Cheryl? What happened to Robbie and Cheryl getting married? Well, he was supposed to get married because he was going to have a baby with Cheryl.
But Cheryl lied.
There was never a baby.
So, no baby, no marriage, no home.
Dad found him out on the street.
Of course, this is just what I dug up on my own.
Is there anything specific you want to know? Yeah.
Are you absolutely sure he's not dating Lucy? Yes.
You'd tell me if you were dating Lucy, wouldn't you? Yeah, I'd tell you.
Are those your real teeth? Yeah.
Beautiful.
Are you dating Robbie? I am not now, nor would I ever, date Robbie Palmer.
Good.
Why? No reason.
No, no, no.
There has to be a reason you asked.
There's a reason for everything.
Is there a reason you're putting on makeup? Yes.
I like to look my best.
Is there a reason for that? Yes.
I'm hoping to attract guys.
But not Robbie? No.
Not Robbie.
You have a reason.
I know you have a reason! Again? I have to move back home.
Have to? I have to protect the women.
Congratulations.
That is the most ridiculous excuse you've used yet.
What, are you fighting with John again? Did you know that Robbie's dating Lucy? Where did you get a crazy idea like that? Mary.
Mary called you? Yeah.
Is that why she hasn't called? Because she thinks that we're letting Lucy date Robbie? That could be part of it.
And the other part would be? You didn't tell her that Robbie is living here, did you? I think she had already hung up.
Are you sure? No.
But I don't think she cares about that.
She's upset that her sister's dating her ex-boyfriend.
Lucy is not dating Robbie.
Here.
I'll prove it to you.
Ruthie I-is Lucy dating Robbie? Nope.
I talked to Mary and Lucy.
The whole thing was a misunderstanding.
You talked to Mary? And? And she just wanted to know about Robbie and Lucy.
There's nothing to know.
Did you tell her that Robbie is living here? Matt told her.
Moving in again? Yes.
Don't you want me to move back? I think, once kids are out of the house, they should stay out.
I can be a big help around here, you know.
Even if the women don't need protecting, you know, there's still plenty I could do.
Don't bet on it.
You know, you're welcome to stay, but, unfortunately, the inn is full.
You could share Ruthie's room with Robbie, or you could find Robbie a job, or you could move back to your apartment and make up with John, who really needs you to be around when he meets Priscilla's parents.
Expecting a call? Hoping someone will call.
Like Mary.
Or one of the many people I've called on Robbie's behalf.
Just out of curiosity, who would those people be? Uh, I've called a doctor, a lawyer An Indian Chief.
Everyone but.
Yeah, it's Saturday.
There's not much I can do on a Saturday.
Besides, even when I do find him a job, it might take a week or two for him to get a big enough paycheck to move out.
I can live with a week or two.
I passed by the room and saw the guys trying to climb out of their beds.
They're officially up from their naps.
If you don't watch out, my mom will ask you to baby-sit.
I doubt it.
I sense she doesn't exactly trust me that much.
Hey, I was wondering if we could grab a pizza tonight and talk.
I need some financial advice.
Are you making fun of me? Making fun of you how? You seriously want me to help you? Aren't you good with money? Yeah.
It's just no one around here takes me seriously.
But, yeah, I'll help you.
What exactly do you need? He needs to stop dating Lucy.
I'm not dating Lucy! Where did you get a crazy idea like that? Or an idea like that? I'm not dating Lucy.
Mary says you are.
Why would Mary think he's dating Lucy? Because he is.
Mary said so.
You talked to Mary? Yeah, yeah, I did, and this character's dating Lucy.
I don't care if Ruthie believes it or not.
He's not a character.
And I told you The whole thing was just a misunderstanding.
What's going on? What? Mary thinks we're dating.
We as in me and you, you and me? Wait.
You talked to Mary, too? We're not dating.
I knew there was a reason.
Did anyone tell her that Robbie moved in? Okay, somebody better call Mary and straighten this whole thing out.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her! - I'll call her.
Maybe a neutral party should call her.
I'll call her.
You don't have to call her.
She called me.
I've already straightened it out.
Then crisis over.
No one needs to tell Mary anything.
If Mary wants to know something, she'll call.
Where's everyone going? I think they all went to call Mary.
May I? Hey, get off the phone.
I have to make an emergency call.
Emergency? Emergency? Emergency? Hello.
Mary, is that you? Come on, kid, talk to me.
Maybe some other time.
She knows he's living here, doesn't she? But now she also knows that he's not dating Lucy.
Don't be surprised if she never speaks to us again.
Thanks for letting me come over.
Everywhere else I go, I feel like a third wheel.
I mean, John and Priscilla make me feel like a stranger in my own apartment.
I mean, what's that about? A month and a half ago, he meets this woman and now he's getting married.
He's crazy.
He doesn't know her.
She could be a psycho who marries young guys then kills them.
Would she invite her parents over to meet him first? Uh, maybe, who knows? John has no experience with women and won't listen to me.
No, I'm the voice of reason.
I'm the bad guy.
Sometimes it's just best to stay away and let these things resolve themselves.
I've tried that.
But, every time I go home to my family, once again, third wheel.
You know, there was a time when my brothers and sisters admired me and respected me so much that nothing could come between us.
Now, idiot boy moves in and suddenly I'm out.
Lucy's falling in love with him.
Ruthie wants him to be her new big brother.
Simon thinks he's his new best friend.
This is the only place I really feel comfortable.
What did you say your name is? Thomas.
Right.
Thomas.
Yeah, you know, if it weren't for you and Heather I don't know where I'd be right now.
Do you mind if I make myself a sandwich? Go ahead.
Right.
Is it me or is he a little needy? Little? What are you doing? I borrowed some makeup.
You mind? Yes I do, unless you want to tell me why you're putting makeup on.
Fine.
Woman to woman, I'm in love.
Really? Who's the lucky guy? I'd rather not say.
Not right now, anyway.
Does he know? I'm pretty sure he does.
And I'm pretty sure he feels the same way about me.
Just pretty sure? I was being modest.
He's in love with me.
Madly in love with me.
Wow! Are you going to see him tonight? Tonight, and hopefully every night for the rest of my life.
I am very happy for you.
Now, let me help you take my makeup off.
Don't worry so much.
My parents don't expect a college student to live in some high priced fancy apartment.
You do.
You know that's my aunt's apartment.
And it's just on loan till she gets back from Europe.
And then I'm out.
They're going to love you.
You're a good man, John Hamilton.
I just wish I hadn't kicked Matt out.
So, go find out where he is and go get him.
Because I don't think you're going to be comfortable unless he's here tonight.
Hello.
Mary, it's Robbie.
What do you want? I want to talk.
Somehow you got the impression that I'm dating Lucy? I wonder how that happened.
Maybe because you are! Look, Ruthie said she straightened you out, but maybe she didn't tell you the whole story.
Hit the redial.
You are such a loser.
You have no idea how much of a loser.
Oh, I think I do.
I was homeless.
Your dad offered to let me live here.
Oh, that is so lame.
I beg your pardon.
You think I'm actually going to believe that you were homeless and my father let you live in our house? Lucy talked him into it, because you're dating her.
Just tell the truth, for once in your life.
Oh, well, I tried.
Are you a man or a mouse? Try again.
I'm telling you the truth.
I was homeless and your dad took me in.
Really? Yes, really.
I'm telling you the truth.
Wow! So, tell me what happened.
It's not easy to talk about.
Why don't you tell me what's going on with you first? Hey, if I'd had been in Buffalo, maybe you could have found me a place in your shelter, but, as it was You need help folding clothes? Oh, no, they're already folded.
Not the way I'd fold them, but they're folded.
So who were you and your little friend talking to on the phone? Um Robbie got in touch with Mary.
He wanted to straighten out the rumor that was going around about him and Lucy.
Did you talk to her? No.
So she didn't know that you were listening in.
Nice.
I just wanted to hear her voice.
I just want to hear her voice, too.
Well, maybe Robbie would let you listen in.
No, thanks.
I'm going to wait till Mary's ready.
I don't need Robbie to get my daughter on the phone for me.
And tell him if he's going to insist on folding the clothes, kindly fold the linens in thirds, the way I do it! Hmm?! Oh, darn.
It's okay.
I think Mary will call you.
You do? Yeah, I do.
Hello.
Hey, it's John.
Can I speak to Mrs.
Camden, please? Are you looking for Matt? Yeah, is he there? Try Heather's.
He was on his way over to her new apartment.
He didn't say anything about coming back over here, did he? Because I I'm sorry, John, I, uh I have to keep this line free.
I'm expecting an emergency call.
Robbie said to ask you if it's okay if he and I went for pizza tonight.
Robbie said, Robbie said.
Excuse me? I don't think you need to be hanging out with Robbie.
Why not? Because he's too old for you.
If Mary were here, you'd let me hang out with her.
Mary's your sister, and Robbie is not your brother.
You didn't say I couldn't hang out with him because we're not related.
You said I couldn't hang out with him because he's too old.
I was just pointing out that Go get pizza.
Well, he said he'd help you out with dinner and set the table and do whatever you needed him to do before we go.
Need? Need him to do? I don't need him to do anything.
I am fine.
Okay.
Mom just said she's fine.
Oh, yeah, she's been telling me she's fine all day.
So, what's she upset about? I think she's, uh a little upset that she can't get home to Grandpa.
I mean, he and Ginger seemed like they were doing well at Christmas, but I know your Mom's been worried about them.
So, why didn't she visit them? Well, I think she just feels like she can't leave the twins, and leave all of us, and she's got school and it's not easy being a mother of seven.
Six, if you don't count Matt.
Seven, if you count Robbie.
Oh, right.
Well, he'll be leaving right? Once he gets a job.
Well, maybe, but he doesn't have to be in a hurry.
Oh, hey.
I was just telling Simon that I think Annie's still feeling a little overwhelmed.
I appreciate everything you've been doing to help out.
I mean, you've done everything and more than I asked.
But, we just have to continue to do our best to lighten the load until she's feeling better.
Okay.
I'll get it.
So, how many ex-boyfriends do you have? Two.
They're not really boyfriends, they're just good friends.
Your dad said I'd probably find you here.
Thomas, this is John, Matt's roommate.
John, Thomas.
Hi.
Do me a favor.
Come home.
-Nah, I'm not coming home.
Not after the way you threw me out this morning.
I told you I don't support this marriage, and I don't want to meet Priscilla's parents.
But Priscilla and I want you to meet them.
We want you to know her family because you're my best friend.
And we consider you part of what's going to be our family.
You haven't known each other long enough even to be talking about a family.
Okay, just do me a favor and meet the Carters.
You can go to dinner with us, if you want, and if you don't want, you don't have to.
You just have to be at the apartment when they come by.
It's just 15 minutes out of your boring, dateless life.
Do it for me, for me and Priscilla.
Excuse me, did you say Carter, Priscilla Carter? You know her? Yeah, doesn't everyone know her? What do you mean by that? Well, she is sole heir to Carter Mills.
And everyone in America sleeps on Carter.
That's the company slogan for Carter sheets.
You've heard of Carter sheets? So, she's rich, huh? Oh, of course she's rich.
Why? You didn't know? Maybe this isn't the same Priscilla Carter.
No, I'm certain.
There is only one Priscilla Carter, and she is loaded.
Let's go.
Oh, so now that she's rich you're in a big hurry for us to get married.
No, now that we found out she's rich, I mean, who knows what else we don't know about her? I knew she was hiding something.
Dinner is going to be great.
I can't wait to see her parents' faces when they see the apartment.
- I withdraw the invitation.
- Uh, no, no, I'm there for the meet and greet, then I'm having a steak.
No, you're not.
And you're not even invited to dinner.
I don't care.
I'm coming.
No you're not.
Yes, I am.
I just have to go by my house.
I packed my good pants.
What? You are a very bad man.
Sole heir to the Carter Mills? I am not a bad man.
I'm a desperate man.
If I hadn't made something up the two of them would have been arguing here all night.
Since when did Matt start using conditioner? Since he noticed Robbie has shiny hair.
He does have good hair.
But this is not about conditioner.
Ya think? You know how Matt used to be confident and didn't care what anyone thought of him.
You should see him.
He's pitiful.
He's worse than Ruthie was when Mom brought the twins home.
What's going on with Simon? He's been walking around without his shirt on.
Just like Robbie.
Have you seen the jerk? What jerk? The one that doesn't belong here.
Why aren't you wearing a shirt? Oh, so, it bothers you if your brother's not wearing a shirt, but you don't care if the guy who's not your brother is not wearing a shirt, hmm? It bothers me.
Guys not wearing shirts bother me.
You, Simon, Robbie.
Are you sure you're not going out with him? Positive.
Hey, guys, what's going on? - Yeah.
- I'll call you back.
Look at the two of you.
What is wrong with you? When Robbie doesn't wear a shirt it's because he just came from the shower or he's going to the shower.
Are you going to take a shower? No.
Did you just take a shower? No.
Go put some clothes on.
"Are you going to take a shower?" "Did you just take a shower?" Hello, we're men.
We don't have to wear shirts if we don't want to.
I am a little cold.
Yeah, me, too.
Oh, Robbie ironed your shirt for you.
I knew he had it.
I heard you talking to her.
I'm sure she'll call you now that this whole thing about me and Robbie is cleared up.
Mm-hmm, and what about his living here? I don't think she cares.
Why not? Because now she knows where to find him.
I'll just go set the table.
It's already been set.
Robbie set it.
Oh, well, I'll just go up and get the boys.
Your father is getting the boys.
I'll go find Ruthie.
She's walking Happy.
So, there's nothing to do? You got it.
Oh, Mrs.
Camden, I took the liberty of cooking the pasta for you.
Thank you.
No problem.
And I steamed some artichokes.
They're right here in the microwave if you want to reheat them.
And there's dipping sauce in the refrigerator.
Your husband told me you like artichokes.
You like artichokes? Yes, I do, and thank you again.
Well, we'll see you later.
Good night.
Well, behave yourself.
I'll behave myself.
I notice you have your bag.
Does that mean you're not moving back in? Not if tonight goes like I think tonight will go.
What does he mean by that? He means he's not going to behave himself tonight.
Why didn't anyone tell me that Robbie and Simon were going out for dinner? Why do you care if Robbie and Simon go out for dinner? You know why.
Unless you're just stupid.
I'll go find out what this is about.
No, I'm the mother, I'll go find out.
Ruthie? What's going on? No, I can handle it.
Ruthie, it's Mommy.
Let me in so we can talk.
I don't want to talk to you.
I want to talk to Lucy.
Okay.
I'll go get Lucy.
I'm just going to go get Lucy, because, once again, I am not needed anywhere, for anything, by anybody.
What? That's not true.
You don't need me.
Mary doesn't need me.
Lucy doesn't need me.
Simon doesn't need me.
Even Sam and David don't need me.
And you know why? Robbie, that's why.
He's taken over every single thing that I do.
And you know who else doesn't need me? My Dad.
And you know why? Because Ginger's there to do everything for him that I would do if I were there.
Is everything okay? Hey you, get in here.
Take, take the boys.
Annie, we all need you, every single one of us.
We just thought Well, I just thought That we should all try to help out more because it's not fair that you do so much for us.
And I told Robbie when he moved in that he was gonna have to pull his weight because we already have our hands full.
And I've stayed on him about being responsible and contributing to the household.
- What? - Yeah.
I keep reminding all the kids that you're back in school and that we have to do whatever But I still need to be needed.
Well, of course, but So, you masterminded this coup, is that what you're telling me? You didn't just bring that kid in here but you had him and my own children just take over? What, did you call Ginger, too? Huh? Did you? No, I didn't.
No one's taking over.
Leave me alone.
Who'd you think it was? Well, I didn't think it was Robbie.
Of course it's Robbie.
Surely, you can see the way he looks at me.
The way we look at each other.
Yeah, well, still what about Mary? Strawberry.
Mary and Robbie are broken up.
So, why can't I have him? Because Mary is still in love with him.
Okay, now I really do hate her.
You don't hate your sister.
She's been through a really tough time and she's still working on getting out of it.
She would be really hurt if you and Robbie were anything more than just good friends.
Naw, I don't care about Mary.
She's not even part of the family anymore.
You do care about Mary.
We all do.
And she's still very much a part of our family.
All right.
All right.
But he's going to be so crushed.
He made me eggs with cheese and ham, you know.
How would you like it? How would you like it if someone took over your job? Someone who you really don't like.
Robbie or Ginger? Robbie.
I like Ginger.
I just don't understand why Dad's not letting me help the two of them.
Dealing with Dad's Alzheimer's must be harder on the two of them than he's making out.
Well, maybe he doesn't want to be a burden on you.
Knowing you're in school and you have seven children to take care of, sorta like Robbie doesn't want to be a burden on you.
Robbie is leaving as soon as you get him a job and he finds a place to live.
Fine.
I'll get him a job.
I'm sure he's just as anxious to have his own place as you are for him to get his own place.
Are you? Are you sure? Because I think he's trying to please you, because if you like him, then it's safe for Mary to like him.
And I think you're trying to please him because if he likes you then Mary likes you.
Which means the two of you are using each other to manipulate our daughter.
"Manipulate" is such a strong word.
I don't know.
I think Robbie is doing a good job of pulling his life together.
And I think that has as much to do with our family as it does with our daughter and I like him.
And not just so Mary will like me.
I genuinely like him.
That doesn't mean I totally trust him, but until he blows that trust, I like him.
Well, that makes me crazy.
Why does that make you crazy? Because we're married.
And you're not supposed to like anybody I don't like.
So, it's a Day Care Center that found itself with a few too many boys.
They're desperate to get a guy to come in and do a sports program with them so that they're exhausted by the time the mothers pick them up.
That way they're not bouncing off the walls when the moms get them home, you know? The woman was so impressed when I listed your mom and dad as references, she gave me the job on the spot.
I think my dad was trying to find you something in an office.
He had no idea you'd want to work with kids.
Yeah, I love kids.
That's why I'm majoring in Early Childhood Education.
I plan to teach.
You and my mom are majoring in the same thing? Yeah, we are.
Well, does she know that? I don't think she wants to know that.
But, anyway, I know I don't have a lot in savings, but if your dad's in no hurry for me to move out, I thought I would spend the money now on the airplane tickets, then build up my savings again with my first paycheck.
Still, it's a long way to fly and a lot of money to spend just for a day.
I got caught in traffic.
There was a wreck.
Where's everyone? Are they late? No, they're not late.
They've already come and gone.
And you were right, they hate me.
They do not want me and Priscilla to get married.
I-I never really thought how it would be if they I'm sorry.
So, there's no dinner? Of course there's no dinner.
I didn't want to be right, you know.
But you were.
Priscilla's dad told her he was taking back her car, he's not paying tuition and he's cutting off her allowance.
Why do the rich always try to hurt their children with their money? Evidently, neither of us knows very much about the rich.
So, how long were you at Heather's today? I don't know.
What does that have to do with anything? Priscilla's family does not own Carter Mills.
Wait.
So, if they're not rich, why do they care if you're not rich? Oh, they are.
Her father's an architect.
A very famous architect.
An architect? I asked him if he designed sheets.
Of course he doesn't.
Her mother doesn't design sheets either.
But that was the discussion that pretty much got us off to a bad start; Sheets.
Everyone sleeps on Carter.
So, the way I see it, you owe us.
I-I owe you? Why, why me? Why not Thomas? And what us? I thought you and Priscilla were over.
Matt.
Priscilla.
When Priscilla refused to give in, her father went a little further.
He took her aunt's apartment away and told her to move back home.
Priscilla doesn't want to move home, and I don't want her to move home, so, even though we're both against premarital cohabitation, that's what we're pretty much forced into.
Therefore, I have to ask you.
Oh, no.
Oh, yeah.
I'm just going to go upstairs and, uh I'm just going to get out of your way.
Why did Simon scurry away? And what's with that big smile? What's going on? Something's going on.
I wanted to let you both know I got a job.
Really? Oh, that's great.
Yeah, it is.
I start at a day care center Monday as the sports director.
It's a big title, but I'm just throwing the ball around with a bunch of peewees and, well, I'm going to be making a nice paycheck, so So? So, I bought you and Sam and David airline tickets to go see your dad.
What? I had just enough in savings, and I want to do something nice for you because you've totally taken care of me for over a month now.
And I know you're worried about your Dad.
And I know you don't want to leave the boys, so go for the day, take them with you.
They've had less time with the guy than the rest of the kids, so it would be good for them, right? I'm sure Grandpa would love to see them, too.
Yes, he would.
Hey, don't worry.
Uh, you know, with this new job, I should be able to put away some money.
I'll be out of your hair in no time.
Well, when you can.
I mean, if you want.
I guess I'll call Ginger and tell her that we're coming.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Good night.
Dad, it's for you Mary.
I just got a big gift.
It's your turn.
Mary? I just wanted to thank you.
Thank you for what? Thank you for taking in Robbie and just for everything.
You're welcome.
I miss everyone.
We miss you, too.
You're not thinking about coming home now that you know about Robbie, are you? I'm not ready to come home yet, but I'm going to work at it a lot harder.
Is that because of Robbie? Because if it is, I want you to know this is not a permanent arrangement.
Robbie just got a very good job and he's probably going to be moving out soon.
And we just wanted to help him out until he got back on his feet.
I know.
And it makes me realize how ungrateful I've been for everything you've done for me and how selfish I've been.
And a whole list of other things.
I love you, Dad.
I love you, Mary.
Well, sure you can talk to her, she's standing right here.
Hello.
Is this from you? I don't know.
Let me see.
I think that's Lucy's handwriting.
Oh, no.
Are you sure? Just the idea of dating you probably set her off.
Let her down easy, will ya? What's going on? Maybe we should talk.
We should talk? This is really awkward.
Because? Wait a minute.
Did she say? You don't? I didn't write that.
It was so good hearing Mary's voice.
Oh, you did not behave yourself, did you? Good night, Matt.
I have to move back here.
Whatever.
Hello.
What are you doing there? What do you mean? It's my house, too.
I mean, you don't live there.
Well, all that may change.
You're moving home? I might.
Why? Because I don't believe that Robbie is not dating Lucy.
Yes, you do.
Okay, I have to move because my apartment building has been condemned.
Since I talked to you this morning, I doubt it.
Try again.
I miss the family.
Again.
I realized I'm running out of money and I can't put in any more hours at the hospital because I have to study.
Closer.
John wants me to move out.
Aha, and John wants you out because? Because he thinks he's fallen in love.
Idiot.
There's something else.
Maybe.
You don't like Robbie living there.
Maybe.
And you think that if you move in, he'll move out.
You think you're pretty smart, don't you? Uh, smarter than that plan.
He has brothers.
He's used to living with brothers.
You're not going to bother him.
You don't know that.
I can be very annoying.
Please, he's going to see right through that.
No, he's not.
Yeah, and you're just trying to get me to drop my plan because you want him to live here, so one: Ruthie can tell you his every move, and two: He's waiting for you when you finally come home.
Is he there? Not for long.
We'll see.
Remember when you told me to do something.
Well, I'm doing something.
I'm moving back home.
Put Robbie on the phone.
I don't think so.
The shower's free.
It's for you.
Hello.
Hey, Mary.
Hey, I'm glad you called.
I think Matt's planning on moving back home.
Isn't that great? It's like one big, happy family.
I love this place.
She didn't want pancakes.
That's what everyone else ate.
Everyone? Yeah.
Lucy, Simon and Eric all had pancakes.
Sam and David had the usual Cereal.
What can I get for you? Nothing.
I'm just going to have some fruit and coffee, but I can get it, seeing how you've made breakfast for the rest of my family.
Uh Matt called when you were in the shower.
Sounded like he might come over.
What does he usually eat? Anything that's not nailed down.
Oh! Is Matt supposed to baby-sit or something? Because, if that's the case, I mean, I'd be happy to step in until Matt can get here.
No.
I have no idea why Matt's coming over.
But thank you for the offer.
Thanks for making me a special breakfast.
Well, you're a very special girl.
Plus, I owe ya.
I've been in your room for over a month now.
I don't mind.
That's why you're so special.
If you weren't available to baby-sit Sam and David, who do you think I could get to baby-sit? Oh, I can baby-sit.
Well, you know, just answer the question.
Um Lucy? Who else? Simon? In an emergency, anyone else? Well, Ruthie's not old enough, so I Robbie? Never! Robbie never.
And you know why? Robbie, is just the "boarder.
" You do not leave our children with the "boarder.
" Not the children we created and I gave birth to.
Responsible family members and qualified babysitters only.
Robbie is neither.
He is just a "boarder.
" Robbie's not just a boarder, is he? He's just a boarder.
You need to find him a job so he can find a place to live.
I'm working on it.
Even Robbie's working on it.
Well, work faster.
Is this about your dad? Are you worried about him? 'Cause, if you're worried about him, fly to Arizona.
Go and see him.
That's not it.
Okay.
That's not it.
Why do you like Robbie so much? I Why do you like him so little? I bet you're not going to like him so much when Mary comes home.
Is our daughter coming home? 'Cause I wouldn't know.
She hasn't talked to me since she left.
Well, she hasn't talked to me since Robbie moved in.
She doesn't know Robbie moved in.
Not unless he told her.
No, he hasn't told her.
She hasn't talked to him either.
If she finds out he's living here, there's gonna be hell to pay.
That's right.
I said it.
"Hell!" So get him out! 7th Heaven When I see their happy faces Smiling back at me 7th Heaven I know there's no greater feeling Than the love of family Where can you go When the world don't treat you right? The answer is home That's the one place that you'll find 7th Heaven Mmm, 7th Heaven 7th Heaven.
Hello.
Just tell me why Mary.
Hey, how's it going? How's it going? I'll tell you how it's going.
I am I'm freezing my buns off in Buffalo while my sister dates Robbie.
I knew that would happen.
Then why didn't you do something about it? I'm still your sister, you know.
Oh, well, that's nice to know, after the way you left.
Oh, is that what this is about? Everyone is trying to get back at me.
No.
No one is trying to get back at you.
We-We love you.
We miss you.
We can't wait till you're home again.
In fact, it would have been nice if you came home for Christmas, like Mom and Dad asked.
Well, I didn't have time to come home.
Funny.
They don't give time off at the homeless shelter during Christmas.
You don't have to yell at me.
I can't help it if you had to work.
I can't help it if Robbie's dating Lucy.
So you admit it! Aha! Look, I don't know how you found out, but you're the one who told me, so I'm not admitting anything.
But you're not trying to deny it.
This is why you all wanted me out of the house.
Because you knew that Lucy is in love with Robbie.
How many times are you going to let her get away with this? Get away with what? This is the first time.
Lucy's ever stolen one of your boyfriends, isn't it? I don't know.
Is it? Who knows what happened to Wilson or Jordan or who was the guy that ran me over? Oh.
Michael Tonner.
I hear he's doing really well.
I didn't call to hear that.
Exactly why did you call? I called to hear someone say they're sorry about Lucy and Robbie.
Fine.
I'm sorry about Lucy and Robbie.
Then do something.
There's not much I can do as long as he's still living at the house.
Where you going? I'm going home.
But you're coming back, right? Sometime.
Yes.
Well, I need you to be here when I meet Priscilla's parents.
They're coming over before we all go out to dinner.
One: I have no interest in meeting Priscilla's parents.
And two: Aren't you a little concerned about meeting her parents in this dump? Well, aren't you the one who said I shouldn't try to impress them? Be myself? Well, this is where I live.
We live.
And I didn't think you'd actually take my advice about Priscilla's parents, since you didn't take my advice about Priscilla.
My family needs me.
They need you all the time.
Tonight, I need you.
But I don't agree with what you're doing.
I don't think you and Priscilla know each other well enough to get married.
You know nothing about her.
Why did I even ask? Why did I think that you could set aside your personal opinion for one night and just be there for me? Forget it.
I don't even want you here.
Just go home.
And you can stay there, for all I care.
Hello.
Please, Ruthie, don't hang up.
I'll send you money.
How much? Five dollars.
What do I have to do? Give me information.
Ten.
And I want the money first.
Don't be mad at me anymore, please.
I'm a long way from home, and I miss you.
Ruthie? All right.
I'll do it on credit.
Thanks, Ruthie.
Hey, how are you anyway? How's that new school? Don't push it.
I'm not going to get over you breaking up the family for ten bucks and sappy talk.
Man, you are tough.
Okay, is Lucy dating Robbie? He's not dating Lucy.
He would never date her.
She's not his type.
So he's just living in the house? Yeah, but if he keeps walking around with his shirt off, Mom and Dad aren't going to let him live here much longer.
Ruthie! Hey, have you seen him with his shirt off? 'Cause he's no Simon.
That guy works out! He smells good, too.
And he's got really nice teeth.
Ruthie! What? You said you wanted information.
Yes, I do.
What happened to Cheryl? What happened to Robbie and Cheryl getting married? Well, he was supposed to get married because he was going to have a baby with Cheryl.
But Cheryl lied.
There was never a baby.
So, no baby, no marriage, no home.
Dad found him out on the street.
Of course, this is just what I dug up on my own.
Is there anything specific you want to know? Yeah.
Are you absolutely sure he's not dating Lucy? Yes.
You'd tell me if you were dating Lucy, wouldn't you? Yeah, I'd tell you.
Are those your real teeth? Yeah.
Beautiful.
Are you dating Robbie? I am not now, nor would I ever, date Robbie Palmer.
Good.
Why? No reason.
No, no, no.
There has to be a reason you asked.
There's a reason for everything.
Is there a reason you're putting on makeup? Yes.
I like to look my best.
Is there a reason for that? Yes.
I'm hoping to attract guys.
But not Robbie? No.
Not Robbie.
You have a reason.
I know you have a reason! Again? I have to move back home.
Have to? I have to protect the women.
Congratulations.
That is the most ridiculous excuse you've used yet.
What, are you fighting with John again? Did you know that Robbie's dating Lucy? Where did you get a crazy idea like that? Mary.
Mary called you? Yeah.
Is that why she hasn't called? Because she thinks that we're letting Lucy date Robbie? That could be part of it.
And the other part would be? You didn't tell her that Robbie is living here, did you? I think she had already hung up.
Are you sure? No.
But I don't think she cares about that.
She's upset that her sister's dating her ex-boyfriend.
Lucy is not dating Robbie.
Here.
I'll prove it to you.
Ruthie I-is Lucy dating Robbie? Nope.
I talked to Mary and Lucy.
The whole thing was a misunderstanding.
You talked to Mary? And? And she just wanted to know about Robbie and Lucy.
There's nothing to know.
Did you tell her that Robbie is living here? Matt told her.
Moving in again? Yes.
Don't you want me to move back? I think, once kids are out of the house, they should stay out.
I can be a big help around here, you know.
Even if the women don't need protecting, you know, there's still plenty I could do.
Don't bet on it.
You know, you're welcome to stay, but, unfortunately, the inn is full.
You could share Ruthie's room with Robbie, or you could find Robbie a job, or you could move back to your apartment and make up with John, who really needs you to be around when he meets Priscilla's parents.
Expecting a call? Hoping someone will call.
Like Mary.
Or one of the many people I've called on Robbie's behalf.
Just out of curiosity, who would those people be? Uh, I've called a doctor, a lawyer An Indian Chief.
Everyone but.
Yeah, it's Saturday.
There's not much I can do on a Saturday.
Besides, even when I do find him a job, it might take a week or two for him to get a big enough paycheck to move out.
I can live with a week or two.
I passed by the room and saw the guys trying to climb out of their beds.
They're officially up from their naps.
If you don't watch out, my mom will ask you to baby-sit.
I doubt it.
I sense she doesn't exactly trust me that much.
Hey, I was wondering if we could grab a pizza tonight and talk.
I need some financial advice.
Are you making fun of me? Making fun of you how? You seriously want me to help you? Aren't you good with money? Yeah.
It's just no one around here takes me seriously.
But, yeah, I'll help you.
What exactly do you need? He needs to stop dating Lucy.
I'm not dating Lucy! Where did you get a crazy idea like that? Or an idea like that? I'm not dating Lucy.
Mary says you are.
Why would Mary think he's dating Lucy? Because he is.
Mary said so.
You talked to Mary? Yeah, yeah, I did, and this character's dating Lucy.
I don't care if Ruthie believes it or not.
He's not a character.
And I told you The whole thing was just a misunderstanding.
What's going on? What? Mary thinks we're dating.
We as in me and you, you and me? Wait.
You talked to Mary, too? We're not dating.
I knew there was a reason.
Did anyone tell her that Robbie moved in? Okay, somebody better call Mary and straighten this whole thing out.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her.
- I'll call her! - I'll call her.
Maybe a neutral party should call her.
I'll call her.
You don't have to call her.
She called me.
I've already straightened it out.
Then crisis over.
No one needs to tell Mary anything.
If Mary wants to know something, she'll call.
Where's everyone going? I think they all went to call Mary.
May I? Hey, get off the phone.
I have to make an emergency call.
Emergency? Emergency? Emergency? Hello.
Mary, is that you? Come on, kid, talk to me.
Maybe some other time.
She knows he's living here, doesn't she? But now she also knows that he's not dating Lucy.
Don't be surprised if she never speaks to us again.
Thanks for letting me come over.
Everywhere else I go, I feel like a third wheel.
I mean, John and Priscilla make me feel like a stranger in my own apartment.
I mean, what's that about? A month and a half ago, he meets this woman and now he's getting married.
He's crazy.
He doesn't know her.
She could be a psycho who marries young guys then kills them.
Would she invite her parents over to meet him first? Uh, maybe, who knows? John has no experience with women and won't listen to me.
No, I'm the voice of reason.
I'm the bad guy.
Sometimes it's just best to stay away and let these things resolve themselves.
I've tried that.
But, every time I go home to my family, once again, third wheel.
You know, there was a time when my brothers and sisters admired me and respected me so much that nothing could come between us.
Now, idiot boy moves in and suddenly I'm out.
Lucy's falling in love with him.
Ruthie wants him to be her new big brother.
Simon thinks he's his new best friend.
This is the only place I really feel comfortable.
What did you say your name is? Thomas.
Right.
Thomas.
Yeah, you know, if it weren't for you and Heather I don't know where I'd be right now.
Do you mind if I make myself a sandwich? Go ahead.
Right.
Is it me or is he a little needy? Little? What are you doing? I borrowed some makeup.
You mind? Yes I do, unless you want to tell me why you're putting makeup on.
Fine.
Woman to woman, I'm in love.
Really? Who's the lucky guy? I'd rather not say.
Not right now, anyway.
Does he know? I'm pretty sure he does.
And I'm pretty sure he feels the same way about me.
Just pretty sure? I was being modest.
He's in love with me.
Madly in love with me.
Wow! Are you going to see him tonight? Tonight, and hopefully every night for the rest of my life.
I am very happy for you.
Now, let me help you take my makeup off.
Don't worry so much.
My parents don't expect a college student to live in some high priced fancy apartment.
You do.
You know that's my aunt's apartment.
And it's just on loan till she gets back from Europe.
And then I'm out.
They're going to love you.
You're a good man, John Hamilton.
I just wish I hadn't kicked Matt out.
So, go find out where he is and go get him.
Because I don't think you're going to be comfortable unless he's here tonight.
Hello.
Mary, it's Robbie.
What do you want? I want to talk.
Somehow you got the impression that I'm dating Lucy? I wonder how that happened.
Maybe because you are! Look, Ruthie said she straightened you out, but maybe she didn't tell you the whole story.
Hit the redial.
You are such a loser.
You have no idea how much of a loser.
Oh, I think I do.
I was homeless.
Your dad offered to let me live here.
Oh, that is so lame.
I beg your pardon.
You think I'm actually going to believe that you were homeless and my father let you live in our house? Lucy talked him into it, because you're dating her.
Just tell the truth, for once in your life.
Oh, well, I tried.
Are you a man or a mouse? Try again.
I'm telling you the truth.
I was homeless and your dad took me in.
Really? Yes, really.
I'm telling you the truth.
Wow! So, tell me what happened.
It's not easy to talk about.
Why don't you tell me what's going on with you first? Hey, if I'd had been in Buffalo, maybe you could have found me a place in your shelter, but, as it was You need help folding clothes? Oh, no, they're already folded.
Not the way I'd fold them, but they're folded.
So who were you and your little friend talking to on the phone? Um Robbie got in touch with Mary.
He wanted to straighten out the rumor that was going around about him and Lucy.
Did you talk to her? No.
So she didn't know that you were listening in.
Nice.
I just wanted to hear her voice.
I just want to hear her voice, too.
Well, maybe Robbie would let you listen in.
No, thanks.
I'm going to wait till Mary's ready.
I don't need Robbie to get my daughter on the phone for me.
And tell him if he's going to insist on folding the clothes, kindly fold the linens in thirds, the way I do it! Hmm?! Oh, darn.
It's okay.
I think Mary will call you.
You do? Yeah, I do.
Hello.
Hey, it's John.
Can I speak to Mrs.
Camden, please? Are you looking for Matt? Yeah, is he there? Try Heather's.
He was on his way over to her new apartment.
He didn't say anything about coming back over here, did he? Because I I'm sorry, John, I, uh I have to keep this line free.
I'm expecting an emergency call.
Robbie said to ask you if it's okay if he and I went for pizza tonight.
Robbie said, Robbie said.
Excuse me? I don't think you need to be hanging out with Robbie.
Why not? Because he's too old for you.
If Mary were here, you'd let me hang out with her.
Mary's your sister, and Robbie is not your brother.
You didn't say I couldn't hang out with him because we're not related.
You said I couldn't hang out with him because he's too old.
I was just pointing out that Go get pizza.
Well, he said he'd help you out with dinner and set the table and do whatever you needed him to do before we go.
Need? Need him to do? I don't need him to do anything.
I am fine.
Okay.
Mom just said she's fine.
Oh, yeah, she's been telling me she's fine all day.
So, what's she upset about? I think she's, uh a little upset that she can't get home to Grandpa.
I mean, he and Ginger seemed like they were doing well at Christmas, but I know your Mom's been worried about them.
So, why didn't she visit them? Well, I think she just feels like she can't leave the twins, and leave all of us, and she's got school and it's not easy being a mother of seven.
Six, if you don't count Matt.
Seven, if you count Robbie.
Oh, right.
Well, he'll be leaving right? Once he gets a job.
Well, maybe, but he doesn't have to be in a hurry.
Oh, hey.
I was just telling Simon that I think Annie's still feeling a little overwhelmed.
I appreciate everything you've been doing to help out.
I mean, you've done everything and more than I asked.
But, we just have to continue to do our best to lighten the load until she's feeling better.
Okay.
I'll get it.
So, how many ex-boyfriends do you have? Two.
They're not really boyfriends, they're just good friends.
Your dad said I'd probably find you here.
Thomas, this is John, Matt's roommate.
John, Thomas.
Hi.
Do me a favor.
Come home.
-Nah, I'm not coming home.
Not after the way you threw me out this morning.
I told you I don't support this marriage, and I don't want to meet Priscilla's parents.
But Priscilla and I want you to meet them.
We want you to know her family because you're my best friend.
And we consider you part of what's going to be our family.
You haven't known each other long enough even to be talking about a family.
Okay, just do me a favor and meet the Carters.
You can go to dinner with us, if you want, and if you don't want, you don't have to.
You just have to be at the apartment when they come by.
It's just 15 minutes out of your boring, dateless life.
Do it for me, for me and Priscilla.
Excuse me, did you say Carter, Priscilla Carter? You know her? Yeah, doesn't everyone know her? What do you mean by that? Well, she is sole heir to Carter Mills.
And everyone in America sleeps on Carter.
That's the company slogan for Carter sheets.
You've heard of Carter sheets? So, she's rich, huh? Oh, of course she's rich.
Why? You didn't know? Maybe this isn't the same Priscilla Carter.
No, I'm certain.
There is only one Priscilla Carter, and she is loaded.
Let's go.
Oh, so now that she's rich you're in a big hurry for us to get married.
No, now that we found out she's rich, I mean, who knows what else we don't know about her? I knew she was hiding something.
Dinner is going to be great.
I can't wait to see her parents' faces when they see the apartment.
- I withdraw the invitation.
- Uh, no, no, I'm there for the meet and greet, then I'm having a steak.
No, you're not.
And you're not even invited to dinner.
I don't care.
I'm coming.
No you're not.
Yes, I am.
I just have to go by my house.
I packed my good pants.
What? You are a very bad man.
Sole heir to the Carter Mills? I am not a bad man.
I'm a desperate man.
If I hadn't made something up the two of them would have been arguing here all night.
Since when did Matt start using conditioner? Since he noticed Robbie has shiny hair.
He does have good hair.
But this is not about conditioner.
Ya think? You know how Matt used to be confident and didn't care what anyone thought of him.
You should see him.
He's pitiful.
He's worse than Ruthie was when Mom brought the twins home.
What's going on with Simon? He's been walking around without his shirt on.
Just like Robbie.
Have you seen the jerk? What jerk? The one that doesn't belong here.
Why aren't you wearing a shirt? Oh, so, it bothers you if your brother's not wearing a shirt, but you don't care if the guy who's not your brother is not wearing a shirt, hmm? It bothers me.
Guys not wearing shirts bother me.
You, Simon, Robbie.
Are you sure you're not going out with him? Positive.
Hey, guys, what's going on? - Yeah.
- I'll call you back.
Look at the two of you.
What is wrong with you? When Robbie doesn't wear a shirt it's because he just came from the shower or he's going to the shower.
Are you going to take a shower? No.
Did you just take a shower? No.
Go put some clothes on.
"Are you going to take a shower?" "Did you just take a shower?" Hello, we're men.
We don't have to wear shirts if we don't want to.
I am a little cold.
Yeah, me, too.
Oh, Robbie ironed your shirt for you.
I knew he had it.
I heard you talking to her.
I'm sure she'll call you now that this whole thing about me and Robbie is cleared up.
Mm-hmm, and what about his living here? I don't think she cares.
Why not? Because now she knows where to find him.
I'll just go set the table.
It's already been set.
Robbie set it.
Oh, well, I'll just go up and get the boys.
Your father is getting the boys.
I'll go find Ruthie.
She's walking Happy.
So, there's nothing to do? You got it.
Oh, Mrs.
Camden, I took the liberty of cooking the pasta for you.
Thank you.
No problem.
And I steamed some artichokes.
They're right here in the microwave if you want to reheat them.
And there's dipping sauce in the refrigerator.
Your husband told me you like artichokes.
You like artichokes? Yes, I do, and thank you again.
Well, we'll see you later.
Good night.
Well, behave yourself.
I'll behave myself.
I notice you have your bag.
Does that mean you're not moving back in? Not if tonight goes like I think tonight will go.
What does he mean by that? He means he's not going to behave himself tonight.
Why didn't anyone tell me that Robbie and Simon were going out for dinner? Why do you care if Robbie and Simon go out for dinner? You know why.
Unless you're just stupid.
I'll go find out what this is about.
No, I'm the mother, I'll go find out.
Ruthie? What's going on? No, I can handle it.
Ruthie, it's Mommy.
Let me in so we can talk.
I don't want to talk to you.
I want to talk to Lucy.
Okay.
I'll go get Lucy.
I'm just going to go get Lucy, because, once again, I am not needed anywhere, for anything, by anybody.
What? That's not true.
You don't need me.
Mary doesn't need me.
Lucy doesn't need me.
Simon doesn't need me.
Even Sam and David don't need me.
And you know why? Robbie, that's why.
He's taken over every single thing that I do.
And you know who else doesn't need me? My Dad.
And you know why? Because Ginger's there to do everything for him that I would do if I were there.
Is everything okay? Hey you, get in here.
Take, take the boys.
Annie, we all need you, every single one of us.
We just thought Well, I just thought That we should all try to help out more because it's not fair that you do so much for us.
And I told Robbie when he moved in that he was gonna have to pull his weight because we already have our hands full.
And I've stayed on him about being responsible and contributing to the household.
- What? - Yeah.
I keep reminding all the kids that you're back in school and that we have to do whatever But I still need to be needed.
Well, of course, but So, you masterminded this coup, is that what you're telling me? You didn't just bring that kid in here but you had him and my own children just take over? What, did you call Ginger, too? Huh? Did you? No, I didn't.
No one's taking over.
Leave me alone.
Who'd you think it was? Well, I didn't think it was Robbie.
Of course it's Robbie.
Surely, you can see the way he looks at me.
The way we look at each other.
Yeah, well, still what about Mary? Strawberry.
Mary and Robbie are broken up.
So, why can't I have him? Because Mary is still in love with him.
Okay, now I really do hate her.
You don't hate your sister.
She's been through a really tough time and she's still working on getting out of it.
She would be really hurt if you and Robbie were anything more than just good friends.
Naw, I don't care about Mary.
She's not even part of the family anymore.
You do care about Mary.
We all do.
And she's still very much a part of our family.
All right.
All right.
But he's going to be so crushed.
He made me eggs with cheese and ham, you know.
How would you like it? How would you like it if someone took over your job? Someone who you really don't like.
Robbie or Ginger? Robbie.
I like Ginger.
I just don't understand why Dad's not letting me help the two of them.
Dealing with Dad's Alzheimer's must be harder on the two of them than he's making out.
Well, maybe he doesn't want to be a burden on you.
Knowing you're in school and you have seven children to take care of, sorta like Robbie doesn't want to be a burden on you.
Robbie is leaving as soon as you get him a job and he finds a place to live.
Fine.
I'll get him a job.
I'm sure he's just as anxious to have his own place as you are for him to get his own place.
Are you? Are you sure? Because I think he's trying to please you, because if you like him, then it's safe for Mary to like him.
And I think you're trying to please him because if he likes you then Mary likes you.
Which means the two of you are using each other to manipulate our daughter.
"Manipulate" is such a strong word.
I don't know.
I think Robbie is doing a good job of pulling his life together.
And I think that has as much to do with our family as it does with our daughter and I like him.
And not just so Mary will like me.
I genuinely like him.
That doesn't mean I totally trust him, but until he blows that trust, I like him.
Well, that makes me crazy.
Why does that make you crazy? Because we're married.
And you're not supposed to like anybody I don't like.
So, it's a Day Care Center that found itself with a few too many boys.
They're desperate to get a guy to come in and do a sports program with them so that they're exhausted by the time the mothers pick them up.
That way they're not bouncing off the walls when the moms get them home, you know? The woman was so impressed when I listed your mom and dad as references, she gave me the job on the spot.
I think my dad was trying to find you something in an office.
He had no idea you'd want to work with kids.
Yeah, I love kids.
That's why I'm majoring in Early Childhood Education.
I plan to teach.
You and my mom are majoring in the same thing? Yeah, we are.
Well, does she know that? I don't think she wants to know that.
But, anyway, I know I don't have a lot in savings, but if your dad's in no hurry for me to move out, I thought I would spend the money now on the airplane tickets, then build up my savings again with my first paycheck.
Still, it's a long way to fly and a lot of money to spend just for a day.
I got caught in traffic.
There was a wreck.
Where's everyone? Are they late? No, they're not late.
They've already come and gone.
And you were right, they hate me.
They do not want me and Priscilla to get married.
I-I never really thought how it would be if they I'm sorry.
So, there's no dinner? Of course there's no dinner.
I didn't want to be right, you know.
But you were.
Priscilla's dad told her he was taking back her car, he's not paying tuition and he's cutting off her allowance.
Why do the rich always try to hurt their children with their money? Evidently, neither of us knows very much about the rich.
So, how long were you at Heather's today? I don't know.
What does that have to do with anything? Priscilla's family does not own Carter Mills.
Wait.
So, if they're not rich, why do they care if you're not rich? Oh, they are.
Her father's an architect.
A very famous architect.
An architect? I asked him if he designed sheets.
Of course he doesn't.
Her mother doesn't design sheets either.
But that was the discussion that pretty much got us off to a bad start; Sheets.
Everyone sleeps on Carter.
So, the way I see it, you owe us.
I-I owe you? Why, why me? Why not Thomas? And what us? I thought you and Priscilla were over.
Matt.
Priscilla.
When Priscilla refused to give in, her father went a little further.
He took her aunt's apartment away and told her to move back home.
Priscilla doesn't want to move home, and I don't want her to move home, so, even though we're both against premarital cohabitation, that's what we're pretty much forced into.
Therefore, I have to ask you.
Oh, no.
Oh, yeah.
I'm just going to go upstairs and, uh I'm just going to get out of your way.
Why did Simon scurry away? And what's with that big smile? What's going on? Something's going on.
I wanted to let you both know I got a job.
Really? Oh, that's great.
Yeah, it is.
I start at a day care center Monday as the sports director.
It's a big title, but I'm just throwing the ball around with a bunch of peewees and, well, I'm going to be making a nice paycheck, so So? So, I bought you and Sam and David airline tickets to go see your dad.
What? I had just enough in savings, and I want to do something nice for you because you've totally taken care of me for over a month now.
And I know you're worried about your Dad.
And I know you don't want to leave the boys, so go for the day, take them with you.
They've had less time with the guy than the rest of the kids, so it would be good for them, right? I'm sure Grandpa would love to see them, too.
Yes, he would.
Hey, don't worry.
Uh, you know, with this new job, I should be able to put away some money.
I'll be out of your hair in no time.
Well, when you can.
I mean, if you want.
I guess I'll call Ginger and tell her that we're coming.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Good night.
Dad, it's for you Mary.
I just got a big gift.
It's your turn.
Mary? I just wanted to thank you.
Thank you for what? Thank you for taking in Robbie and just for everything.
You're welcome.
I miss everyone.
We miss you, too.
You're not thinking about coming home now that you know about Robbie, are you? I'm not ready to come home yet, but I'm going to work at it a lot harder.
Is that because of Robbie? Because if it is, I want you to know this is not a permanent arrangement.
Robbie just got a very good job and he's probably going to be moving out soon.
And we just wanted to help him out until he got back on his feet.
I know.
And it makes me realize how ungrateful I've been for everything you've done for me and how selfish I've been.
And a whole list of other things.
I love you, Dad.
I love you, Mary.
Well, sure you can talk to her, she's standing right here.
Hello.
Is this from you? I don't know.
Let me see.
I think that's Lucy's handwriting.
Oh, no.
Are you sure? Just the idea of dating you probably set her off.
Let her down easy, will ya? What's going on? Maybe we should talk.
We should talk? This is really awkward.
Because? Wait a minute.
Did she say? You don't? I didn't write that.
It was so good hearing Mary's voice.
Oh, you did not behave yourself, did you? Good night, Matt.
I have to move back here.
Whatever.
Hello.
What are you doing there? What do you mean? It's my house, too.
I mean, you don't live there.
Well, all that may change.
You're moving home? I might.
Why? Because I don't believe that Robbie is not dating Lucy.
Yes, you do.
Okay, I have to move because my apartment building has been condemned.
Since I talked to you this morning, I doubt it.
Try again.
I miss the family.
Again.
I realized I'm running out of money and I can't put in any more hours at the hospital because I have to study.
Closer.
John wants me to move out.
Aha, and John wants you out because? Because he thinks he's fallen in love.
Idiot.
There's something else.
Maybe.
You don't like Robbie living there.
Maybe.
And you think that if you move in, he'll move out.
You think you're pretty smart, don't you? Uh, smarter than that plan.
He has brothers.
He's used to living with brothers.
You're not going to bother him.
You don't know that.
I can be very annoying.
Please, he's going to see right through that.
No, he's not.
Yeah, and you're just trying to get me to drop my plan because you want him to live here, so one: Ruthie can tell you his every move, and two: He's waiting for you when you finally come home.
Is he there? Not for long.
We'll see.
Remember when you told me to do something.
Well, I'm doing something.
I'm moving back home.
Put Robbie on the phone.
I don't think so.
The shower's free.
It's for you.
Hello.
Hey, Mary.
Hey, I'm glad you called.
I think Matt's planning on moving back home.
Isn't that great? It's like one big, happy family.
I love this place.