Not My Dog (2026) Movie Script
1
[gentle music]
[logo bubbles, boings]
-[dramatic music]
-[dog whines]
[dog pants]
We can do this the
easy way or the hard way.
I got all day.
[dramatic music continues]
Actually, I have a dinner
date at about 5:30, but
that's not your concern.
[dog whines]
[dog barks]
Oh, you're mine now.
This is a dead-end street, pal.
[man panting]
[grunts] Got you.
[man groans and mutters]
[dog pants]
[dog barks]
[dog growls and whines]
[dog pants]
Oh! Oh, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no.
That's not good!
I can't show up without that.
[music turns playful]
Oh, the jumping and the landing.
Jesus...
[groans]
You made it look so easy.
Okay, here we go.
Gravity, I hate you.
This wasn't in my
job description.
[dog pants]
[music fades lightly]
[dog whines]
I do not have dog treats.
What I do have is a very
particular set of skills.
Skills that I have acquired
over a very long career.
[suspenseful music]
[dog pants]
All right.
You win this one, dog,
but I will find you and
I will catch you.
You better pray
for leniency, dog!
[sighs]
I'm not giving up.
I got a schnozzle for the ages.
I'll sniff you out.
-[calm music]
-[dog pants]
[dog whines]
[phone beeps]
[gentle music]
[phone continues beeping]
[gentle music continues]
[phone continues beeping]
Bridget.
First, no shoes on my furniture.
That's still my furniture.
Off.
-[sighs]
-Thank you.
[phone continues beeping]
And second, are you gonna
be on that thing all day?
Hmm?
It's a beautiful day outside.
Be serious. It's like zero
degrees outside right now.
Don't be dramatic. This is
prime New England weather.
I'm good here, but thanks.
How about an adventure?
You bring your dad lunch
at the barbershop,
maybe say hi to the world?
Or I could not do that
and I could stay here,
where it's warm and quiet.
-[mom] Or...
-[gasps]
Did I mention the quiet?
Mm-hmm.
You're old enough to walk
a couple of blocks,
bring your dad lunch.
Explore a little.
You might enjoy it.
I promise I won't.
You won't know unless you try.
I know more than you
think I know.
Oh...
-I think.
-You're going.
But I hate it out there.
There are people out there.
There's cold out there.
There are all kinds of
evil people in the world.
-Mm...
-Don't you watch the news?
Children are taken all the time.
-They aren't.
-Yes, they are.
Well, they'll return you,
I promise.
Ten seconds with you and
they'll send you right back.
-[scoffs] Rude.
-Come on.
Off the couch. Phone down.
You're bringing your
father lunch today.
Fine. Only 'cause you
asked so nicely.
That's my girl.
[gentle music]
[phone beeping]
What are you doing now?
Waiting for Dad's lunch.
Oh, well, it's not gonna
make itself.
So now I have to make it too?
Yes. Your life is terrible.
He'll appreciate it more
if you make it, trust me.
Right. Because
I'm a regular Rachael Ray.
I mean,
I could totally see that.
A little love and confidence
and anything is possible.
Mm-hmm. Sure.
Have fun. And try to enjoy the
world for once. Okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
Fun in the world. Got it.
[mom] Love you, sweetheart.
If you loved me, I wouldn't have
to leave the house.
[mom] It's 'cause I love you!
[paper crinkles]
[playful music]
[spoon clinks]
[bag rustles]
[paper crinkling]
[sighs]
Perfect. Not even a juice box.
[music continues]
[message sent]
[notification chime]
Great. Now I have to go
to the store too.
[message sent]
[music fades]
[door creaks]
[Bridget sighs]
All right, Frodo.
Time to leave The Shire.
Practically around the corner.
Quick in and out.
I'll drop off lunch, Dad will be
happy, Mom will be happy,
and that's that.
Boom. Adventure.
[soft music]
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three
Four, five, four
Three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three, four, five
Four, three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three, four, five
Four, three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three, four, five
Four, three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three
Four, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Five, four, three, two, one
[calm music]
[Bridget hums]
It's a part of me that's
Tearing me down
And rips me up inside
It's a little more that
Comes and goes
I just wanna run and hide
[Bridget hums]
It's a part of me that
Tears me down and
Should I take the trail?
I probably shouldn't
take the trail.
The trail would be so much
faster and easier.
I'm probably gonna
take the trail.
I think I should take the trail.
[sighs] Final decision.
Going to take the trail.
I probably shouldn't, but...
...I will.
[water running]
[calm music]
Yep. That's a dog.
Why is there even a dog there?
Great. Just what
I needed for today.
I mean, he's-- he's gonna move.
He's gonna move. He's gonna
move and he's gonna move.
And I can-- I-- we can both
go on with our day.
It's gonna be fine.
I hope.
All righty. He's not moving.
Why isn't he moving?
-Hey there, um...
-[dog whines]
...dog.
I need to get by. Okay?
[dog whines]
Look, it'd be real
great if you can,
I don't know, step aside?
You're like a--
like a troll or something,
blocking my way.
All right then,
what do you want?
Are you lost?
Hungry?
[dog panting]
Come on.
Can we call a truce here?
What is it with you?
You just stand around blocking
people all day?
[dog whines]
All right. You win.
I'm officially out of ideas.
[dog whines]
This? No, this is for my dad.
It's his lunch. Okay?
Let's get this straight.
I'm not just going to
give you anything.
This is my dad's lunch
and I made it myself.
[dog whines]
So...
Here, an apple.
Healthy, right?
-[dog whines]
-Fine. No apple.
How about...
...carrots?
Full of vitamins, crunchy,
very nutritious.
[dog whines]
You're not making this easy,
you know?
[playful music]
[playful music continues]
This.
[dog whines]
So if I give you this,
you'll move,
and we can both go on
with our day?
[dog whines]
Fine. But you better keep your
end of the bargain.
[sniffs]
[cookie crunches]
Seriously?
We had a deal.
No, you got the cookie.
That was supposed to be it.
Now go away.
[music fades]
[suspenseful music]
[whistles and smacks lips]
[meows]
[Bridget]
What do you want from me?
I already gave you the
best part of the lunch.
Look, don't you
have a home or...
I don't know,
some place to be?
I'm serious.
Would you please stop
following me?
[soft, playful music]
This is ridiculous.
You're a dog.
Go do whatever you...
...dogs do.
[scoffs] Seriously, you need to,
I don't know,
go back to wherever
you came from.
Look, I dunno what kind
of setup you're used to
from where you're from, but
following me isn't gonna work.
Shouldn't you chase squirrels?
Beg for treats from
random people?
Definitely not follow someone
who is clearly telling you
to go away?
[sighs] Just don't make
eye contact with him,
and... maybe he'll go away.
[music continues]
[music continues]
[music fades]
[dog pants]
[suspenseful music]
Young lady. What on earth
do you think you are doing,
letting that dog roam around
without a leash?
He's not my dog.
Not your dog?
-Don't lie to me.
-I'm not lying.
Dogs are unpredictable,
dangerous creatures
-[dog whines]
-who need to be leashed and
muzzled at all times.
It is a matter of public safety.
Right.
Well, he's still not my dog.
Lying... isn't gonna
help the matter.
You need to leash your dog
or I'll have no choice but
to call the authorities.
This is simply unacceptable.
Look, I didn't ask him
to follow me, okay?
He's just...
...there.
If your dog...
bites someone, young lady,
it's gonna be on your head.
Don't you
-ignore me, young lady.
-We gotta get going
before that lady
-actually calls the cops on you.
-[woman] You are responsible
for that animal.
Hello?
I'm talking to you!
Mark my words!
Literally not my dog, lady.
[huffs]
Oh, right.
Gotta get a drink for Dad.
[sighs] Perfect.
You obviously can't
follow me in here,
so I guess this is where
we part ways.
All right, let's get
this straight.
This is where it ends.
See? No dogs allowed.
I'm going in.
You're staying out here,
and by the time I come back,
poof, you're gone. Got it?
-[dog whines]
-Good.
Glad we're on the same page.
Hey. Hey.
What makes you think you can
bring that dog into this store?
What?
Oh, come on.
Why are you this person?
He's not my dog.
Well, he walked in with you,
didn't he?
"With" doesn't seem accurate.
Well, you brought him in.
That makes him yours.
I didn't bring him. He followed
me in. There's a difference.
Well, it sure looks like
you brought him in
and now he's in my store,
so you get him out.
Oh, come on, Mr. T. Seriously?
It's just a dog.
I just need one thing.
Two seconds.
Two seconds or two minutes
makes no difference.
Rules are rules, young lady.
No dogs, no exceptions.
But he's not even mine.
Let me tell you something,
young lady.
What you do and what you say
ain't always the same thing.
You say he isn't your dog.
But here he is coming into
my store with you,
sitting next to you like
he belongs to you.
Actions... always speak
more the truth than words.
And what's that
supposed to mean?
It means what you do is always
more important
than what you say, always.
And when the words do not
match the actions,
it is the actions
that are more--
well, most likely
the truer of the two.
So no matter what I say,
it doesn't matter?
It only matters when it
matches your actions!
Now, young lady, it will do you
some good to remember that.
You know, I could have
gotten what I needed
and been gone by now.
Get your dog out of my store.
Now.
You owe me for this, dog.
[music fades]
Good-looking dog though, huh?
I didn't see it.
You missed it.
[traffic ambience]
Okay. This is actually where
we part ways, though.
I'm going in to see my dad.
You can't come in, so...
...just go do whatever
it is you do.
I'm serious. I don't know how
long I'll be in there for.
Could be ages.
So, you best get
going before that
crazy old lady comes back.
[dog whines]
You really don't take hints,
do you?
-Fine, suit yourself.
-[dog whines]
But don't say I didn't warn you.
-Don't forget, you got me later.
-Oh, yeah, I got you, my guy.
All right, all right.
Hey, listen, Bridge. [chuckles]
This...
This isn't a dog groomer,
so you and your dog,
you can kick rocks, bruh.
Bruh... he isn't my dog.
What? Co-- That's your dog.
It looks just like you, my guy.
[laughs]
Sammy, you know it's
not my dog. Stop.
Okay. You can lie to yourself,
but don't-- don't lie to me.
-I'm serious.
-[dog pants]
I don't know what his deal is,
but he's not mine.
-Is he yours?
-He ain't my dog.
Is he yours? Okay. He's yours.
Trust me, I don't want him.
I've got stuff to do.
I don't have time to worry
about a dog. Grow up.
Grow up? You grow up, okay?
That's your dog.
Stop playing.
What in the world?
Who in their right mind
thought it was okay
to bring a dog in here?
Look, I don't care who brought
this dog in here,
but this dog is leaving now!
It's her dog, right?
It came right in with her.
Now, I-- I told her to get lost.
Shut up, Sammy.
It's not my dog. He just...
That's not even what happened.
You can't just take someone's
dog. That's stealing.
Dad, I didn't steal him.
He started following
me this morning
and I've tried everything
to ditch him,
but he just won't take the hint.
He's a nudge.
-[scoffs] Likely story.
-Sammy!
-So you're telling me
this dog...
-[dog whines]
...just started following you
for no reason?
Yes. I didn't ask him
to follow me.
I don't even like dogs.
You know that.
Dogs are a lot of
responsibility, Bridget.
They take time and
attention and care.
-And... [sighs]
-[dog whines]
...your mom and I,
we work all day long.
We don't have time
to take care of a dog.
I know.
I don't want a dog either.
Trust me. I just wanna go home.
This is all Mom's fault.
She made me come here
on an "adventure"
and he just started
following me.
I swear.
[dad sighs]
Eh... All right, just
take him back
to where you found him, okay?
We can't have a stray dog
around here.
Gladly. I'll be going home and
he won't be coming with me.
[dog whines]
Oh, wait.
I need you to bring this
to Mom at the shop.
She needs it today,
so don't waste any time.
Seriously?
I didn't even wanna come here
and now I have to go
all the way over there?
[chuckles]
I'm busy. Just run it over.
You're already out.
It'll be quick.
Yeah, right.
I just wanna go home.
-It'll be fun.
-Famous last words.
Do it for me.
-Fine.
-Fine.
Fine. I'll bring it to Mom,
but then I am going home.
Good. And make sure he
doesn't follow you there.
-[calm music]
-[door closes]
[dog pants]
[Bridget] You know, you could
have gotten me
into a lot of trouble
back there.
My dad was about two seconds
from throwing us both out.
And now,
thanks to you, I'm stuck
running yet another errand.
Like I don't have
better things to do.
I was perfectly fine staying
at home, you know.
-[music fades]
-Go away.
-[gentle music]
-[soft whining]
[dogs bark]
Hey, Jim.
[music turns bright]
Phil, good to see you.
What brings you out my way?
I'm looking for this stray.
Big dog, kind of scruffy,
maybe Shepherd-like, black.
I thought it might
have come from here.
Uh, we keep a pretty
tight ship here.
I can't see one of our
dogs getting loose.
That's what they all say.
Hey, Ethan.
Double-check the stalls
and the kennels.
Make sure everyone's
accounted for, all right?
Sure thing.
[Jim] You said it was black.
That all you got?
Well, yeah.
I mean, it's kinda...
...dog shaped, you know,
-[scoffs]
-maybe like kinda... wolf-like.
-[soft grunt]
-[Jim] Dog-- dog-shaped?
-Yeah. You know,
like, bigger than a fox,
-[chuckles]
smaller than a bear. Barely.
Quick, fast. Smart.
This dog could
probably do your taxes.
Not rabid, I don't think,
'cause if he is, I'm switching
careers. Check, please.
Uh... yeah, it's back to ballet
for me. Oh, I miss that.
Anyway, I'm just checking. You
know, people love to adopt dogs,
but they don't always know
what they're signing up for.
[sighs]
Oh, you're not wrong there.
[deep breath]
Dogs, you kn-- especially
high-energy ones like Shepherds,
you know, they need more
than just a warm bed.
They need patience,
training, and...
...someone willing
to put in the work.
Yeah.
Too many people fall in love
with the idea of a dog,
not the reality.
It's sad, really.
They don't deserve that.
[Jim] No, they don't.
And black dogs like you're
looking for... [scoffs]
forget it.
People overlook 'em.
It's not right.
If you find that stray,
bring it here.
We'll take it in, make sure
he gets a home he deserves.
-You'd do that?
-Yeah, of course.
Every dog deserves a chance.
All the dogs are here, Mr. Jim.
Everyone's accounted for.
Well... there you go.
No escapees here.
Uh... I'll just keep
looking for him.
If I do find him,
I'll bring him by.
-You do that.
-Thanks, Jim.
Thank you.
You're getting a Christmas card.
[woman playing guitar]
Flashbacks to my room
What a view
Can't you see it now
High above the air with
The city down below us
And you said you can't
Give me, give me what I need
What do you know
About what I need
And you said you can't
Give me, give me what I need
-[sniffing]
-That's some dog you got there.
You want him?
-Oh. [chuckles]
-He's not mine.
He just started following me
this morning
and I've tried everything
to get rid of him,
but he's...
...stubborn.
Well, he certainly
seems to like you.
You have a beautiful voice.
Thanks, kiddo.
Music's kind of my thing.
I'm Jesse, by the way.
Nice to meet you, Jesse.
I'm Bridget.
Nice to meet you too.
Do you sing?
Oh, no. I mean, I like music,
but singing,
it's not really my thing.
I mean, like, you know--
like, sometimes,
but not, like, in public
or anything.
Come on. I'm sure you have
a beautiful voice.
Hey, you wanna sing
something with me?
I'd love to, but I--
I have to get
a check to my mom.
Maybe some other time?
I'll hold you to it.
The world could always use
another pretty voice.
[strumming]
It sure looks
like your dog to me.
It's not.
[gentle music on guitar]
Okay, would you stop eating
the snow, though?
[suspenseful music]
[music continues]
[music continues]
What you doing here, kid?
This isn't really a playground.
Look a little young to be
wandering here by yourself.
-I'm 12.
-Excuse us. So much older
than we thought.
At least you have
your dog with you.
He's not my dog.
That's not your dog?
You don't say much, do you?
[girl]
He's kind of cool-looking.
-Here, boy. Hey, dog. [chuckles]
-[dog whines]
What, is he deaf or just stupid?
He probably
isn't fluent in idiot.
Watch it, kid.
I bet it's too dumb
to fetch anyway.
Let's try it.
[dog whines]
-[Bridget] Just leave him alone.
-Dude. Stupid dog, dude.
-[Bridget] Just-- guys.
-Drop it.
[Bridget] Just stop--
You're being an idiot. Stop!
-[young man] It's a dumb stray.
-She's just a kid.
What are you doing?
Leave him alone.
Here, dog. Come on.
[dog whines and barks]
You gonna fight us
over a dog, kid?
-[Bridget] Leave him alone.
-[dog growling]
[young man]
S-- Stupid dog. Come on.
-You're braver than I'd be.
-[Bridget] So stupid.
[music continues]
[dog whines]
[music fades]
[intriguing music]
[grunts]
Catch this dog,
might get a promotion.
[grunts]
Sneaky little bugger
though, isn't he?
[sighs]
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
-[man] Hey.
-Hey. Officer Phil on duty.
Uh, you haven't seen
a stray dog around, have you?
About knee-high, blackish,
might have just been
wandering through?
Blackish, wandering around.
-Yeah. [mumbles]
-That, uh, narrows it down.
I-- I have not seen
anything like that.
Uh, well... [sighs]
thanks for nothing.
-Yeah.
-[Phil sighs]
You didn't happen to see like a
cute blonde over there, did you?
[laughing] N-- No.
And I've ordered
a couple of those online,
-but no, I haven't seen one.
-[chuckles]
Yeah. Well... all right.
Thanks anyway.
Oh, oh, you know what?
I'm sorry.
Why don't you check with, um...
[clicks tongue]
...God, what is it called?
Misfit Acres.
Uh, they always get
strays down there.
My man, Jim, he'll, uh--
he'll hook you up.
[laughs]
Hey, are you a mind reader?
-I just came from there.
Yeah, so...
-Oh, okay.
All right.
Well, good luck to you, man.
-Thanks very much.
-Officer.
-Yeah, well...
-[chuckles]
Teach me.
[music ends]
People are the worst.
-Those kids, ugh, so obnoxious.
-[calm music]
They think they can say
whatever they want,
like it's funny or something.
Dealing with people
is exhausting.
This is why I'd rather be home,
alone, doing my own thing.
There's no place like home.
[dog whines]
Guess it's not all that bad.
A bit quiet, at least.
[music continues]
[dog panting]
Well, look who decided
to join us.
What a handsome fella.
Finally, you must be his owner.
You know, you should really
take better
-care of your dog, mister.
-Oh, he's not my dog.
Well, he seems to think that--
that he belongs to you.
-Well, he doesn't.
-[dog whines]
I don't want a dog.
I don't need a dog.
He's not my dog.
Oh, dogs can be great.
Not interested.
Too much work.
Gotta agree with
her there, Carl.
Dogs are a lot
of responsibility.
Yeah, well, so is friendship,
but I put up with you.
[chuckles] I'm the one
tolerating you, old man.
Yeah, well, I'm done
tolerating this one.
You can have him.
You know, the funny thing
about dogs,
sometimes they pick their person
whether you want 'em to or not.
Dogs are just work.
Now, where are you gonna get
that kind of loyalty? Huh?
Companionship. There for you
in the good days and the bad.
They just-- they listen.
They don't judge.
They do chew shoes and they bark
and they-- and they dig holes
where they shouldn't.
-It's your move.
-Thank you.
Well, they also make life
a lot less lonely.
And sometimes, just sometimes,
well, that makes it worth having
a few chewed-up sneakers.
Well, I'm doing just fine.
I don't need a dog.
[dog panting]
Yeah. You ever play?
-[Bridget] No.
-Chess, it's a lot like life.
Sometimes you're playing,
sometimes you react.
And sometimes,
sometimes a piece will show up
that you weren't planning on
and it'll change the whole game.
[chuckles]
Or mess it up entirely.
I should get going.
I gotta bring a check to my mom
and figure out
whose dog this is.
Oh, well, I think this guy
is way ahead of you,
-little lady.
-I don't think so.
[man] I don't know, kid. You
might be stuck with that one.
[Bridget] Seriously?
[man] Hope you're ready for it.
Did you just eat a leaf?
What is wrong with you?
[dog whines]
I don't even know why I'm
explaining this to you.
It's not like you care.
But since you're here, all
I wanted to do was stay home
and mind my business.
Then my mom said,
"Go on an adventure."
So I was like,
"Fine, I'll bring Dad lunch."
But no, you had to show up.
And I'm running all over town
with a nudge who
won't take a hint.
And me talking to you
isn't an invitation
for you to stay, by the way,
just so we're clear.
This is officially the
weirdest day ever.
[calm music]
[sniffing]
Okay, correction.
Not the weirdest day ever.
Most annoying day ever.
-Hmm! Well, well.
-[dog whines]
Tell me again how this mangy dog
isn't yours, young lady.
I knew I'd catch you in the act,
walking around with
that dangerous beast,
endangering everyone you pass.
-And on top of it...
-[playful music]
...lying about it.
I'm not lying. He's not my dog.
[laughs]
Lies!
You're a terrible little liar.
Shameful, child.
Your parents clearly haven't
taught you any manners.
I'm not lying.
I don't even like dogs.
He just won't leave me alone.
Okay?
What do you expect me
to do about it?
Oh, please. You've been parading
that creature around town
all day and now you're gonna act
like he's not yours? [scoffs]
Unbelievable.
He's not... my dog.
What do you want me to do?
It's not like he listens to me.
-Obviously.
-[woman chuckles sarcastically]
If he's not your dog,
then you won't care
if I have him
destroyed... will you?
[chuckles sarcastically]
Rest assured, I'm gonna get the
proper authorities involved
in this matter.
You can just...
...mark my words on that.
Consider your words marked.
Oh, huh, you're gonna be
a smart aleck now?
You just mark my words,
young lady.
This isn't the end of this.
I'm gonna deal with
your dangerous,
flea-ridden, mutt of yours.
Geez. Have a cow, why don't ya?
[phone rings]
[exhales]
Yes?
What is it?
What?
Oh, for heaven's sake.
Fine. I'll be right there.
Stop.
You. Don't for-- think
for a second that this is over.
Rest assured, I will be back.
And when I get back,
I'm gonna take care of you...
...and your little dog too.
Great. Just great.
Now she's coming back with
"the proper authorities."
Whatever that means.
Worst day ever.
[dog pants]
You can't come in here.
Oh, whatever. Who cares.
[music fades]
[gentle music]
Mom?
[mom] Back here.
You better behave.
No knocking
over anything, got it?
-Dad wanted me to--
-Oh, my God.
Whose adorable dog is this?
No. Hi. Hi.
Did you wander through the park?
Oh, you poor baby.
You must be so scared.
He looks hungry. You're hungry.
-I think he wants water--
-Mom, stop for one second. Geez.
[mom] What? What? What's wrong?
He's not lost,
he's clearly not scared,
and he's definitely
not my dog, okay?
He just won't stop
following me around.
What do you mean
he isn't your dog?
-Of course he's not your dog.
-[dog pants]
We don't have a dog.
But why is he with you, though?
Because he won't leave me alone.
I've tried everything
to ditch him,
but he just keeps
tagging up along
wherever I go.
He's a nudge.
Well, he seems pretty
happy with you.
Are you sure he's not
supposed to be yours?
'Cause I've always wanted a dog.
Mom. No, we don't need a dog.
Plus, we can't have one anyway,
remember?
Too much "responsibility."
Yeah, maybe. But he doesn't seem
to care about all that.
I mean, look at him. [gasps]
He likes you. Look at that.
I don't care if he likes me.
He's not my dog and
I don't want him.
Well, you sound pretty upset
for someone who doesn't care.
Here. This is from Dad for
mortgage or whatever.
I think he's lovely.
And until we figure out
where he belongs,
you might as well let him
tag along a little bit.
He seems harmless.
Yeah, that's what they all say,
until he wrecks something.
Relax, sweetheart.
Don't rule anything out.
Let's see where this goes.
Well, Dad already told me to
bring him back to
where I found him.
So that's exactly
what I'm going to do.
I will be heading straight
home from here
and I'll be leaving him
where I found him.
That'll be that.
We don't need a dog.
Everyone needs a dog, sweetie.
[sighs] Dogs are
a lot of responsibility, Mom.
I've had this one for
less than a day
and he's already getting in
the way of everything.
Oh.
[soft chuckle]
Have fun on your
walk home, sweetie.
Oh, man. The world
is meant for living in,
so go, live in it.
-[calm music]
-[dog whines]
-Oh, come on, seriously?
-[mom laughs]
[mom] Bye, sweetie.
-[music continues]
-[dog barks softly]
[dog barks softly]
[music fades]
[suspenseful music]
[music continues]
[Bridget] All right, Nudge,
you're going back to where
you came from.
End of story. Don't get any
ideas about sticking around.
I don't care what my mom said.
I mean, seriously, a dog?
Who needs a dog?
They're loud, messy,
and get
in the way of everything.
Plus, you made today way harder
than it needs to be.
-And my mom?
-[playful music]
"The world is meant for
living in, so go live in it."
What the heck does
that even mean?
It's ridiculous.
She's ridiculous.
She thinks the world is just
some magical adventure
that everyone should live in
or something.
Well, newsflash. It's not.
It's just people being annoying
and dogs doing...
[dog sniffing]
...whatever you're
doing right now.
But sure, let's all just
live in the world,
like that solves anything.
Having a dog is... ridiculous.
Go.
[Bridget sighs]
You gonna move
sometime today, Chuck?
Or you gonna just wait for
the pieces to move themselves?
It's called strategy, Carl.
You should try it sometime.
Hey.
Oh, well, look at her.
Here comes trouble.
[chuckles]
I see you haven't managed
to dump this guy
on anybody yet. Huh?
He just... keeps following me.
Yeah, well, seems like you've
officially been adopted, kid.
He's not my dog.
He really sure seems
like he's your dog.
Dogs are loud, messy,
and chew up everything.
-No, thank you.
-She's not wrong, Carl.
Yeah, well, they can also be the
best friend you ever had.
All right. You think that dog's
following you around
because he wants something?
Yeah, he wants food.
Oh, maybe. But, you know,
dogs like that,
they don't just stick around
because they want treats.
Look at that face. That's a face
of loyalty right there.
They also shed everywhere,
and you gotta walk 'em every day
no matter what,
in the rain, in the snow,
two, three times a day.
Exactly. See, he gets it.
Yeah. But sure they're work.
But so is everything else.
[stutters]
So is family. So is friends.
But, uh, you know what, kid?
sometimes it's good to have
somebody that gets you.
'Cause friends, friends are--
[stutters] it could be messy.
Sometimes it's worth the mess.
I'm not looking for a...
friendship.
Doesn't look like he asked
for your opinion.
This is ridiculous.
I'm bringing him back to
where I found him.
Unless either of you want him.
No.
Why don't you sit down and have
a game with us, kid?
Take your--
Take your mind off things.
I don't know how to play.
Then you'll fit right in
with Carl.
-Sit down, young lady.
-Ha ha, very funny.
Here, sit down.
Lemme show you how to win.
All right now. Chess...
...is a lot like life.
Sometimes you plan,
sometimes you adapt,
but you always gotta
keep your eyes open.
Plan for the unexpected.
Sometimes the unexpected moments
are the very best ones.
A lot like life.
It's my move.
Can I move,
I don't know, this one?
Ooh, no, not that one yet.
-Trust me.
-Trust him?
The guy who sacrifices his
queen every other game.
You know, why don't you learn
to lose with grace
while I teach her how to
mop the floor with you?
That was not a bad move. Damn.
Hmm, okay.
Your turn.
Why does this feel like a trap?
'Cause it is a trap.
Chuck loves his trap--
Good job. Move right there
and you'll block him.
So you're gonna stick
with the story
this guy isn't yours, huh?
Nope. He just won't seem
to leave me alone.
You know, you could
learn a lot from a dog.
I learn enough at school.
No, I meant the good stuff,
not math and English.
I mean, you know, love.
[mutters]
Dogs, they're the happiest
creatures on the planet.
That's why they call 'em
man's best friend.
Well, there you have it.
I'm not a man.
[laughs]
She's got you there, Carl.
I-- mankind.
Look, you know what I mean.
Look, all I'm just
saying is this.
He chose you.
It's gotta stand for something,
doesn't it?
It stands for
a lot of responsibility.
Thank you. See, he gets me.
Everything takes responsibility.
It's part of the setup.
Here, move right there.
[Chuck] Wait a minute.
-Say, "Check."
-Check.
-[Carl] I smell a checkmate
incoming.
-Wait a minute, wait a minute.
[chuckling] Oh...
[Carl] Move that.
-And checkmate.
-[groans]
-[Carl] Say, "Checkmate."
-Oh...
-Checkmate.
-[laughs]
-Did I win?
-You got me.
[Carl] She destroyed you.
You're good, kid. You got brains
and you use 'em.
I should get going, though.
I still gotta bring Nudge back
to where I found him.
"Nudge"?
Yeah, that's what
I've been calling him.
You gave him a name,
but he's not your dog?
Nope. Still not my dog.
That is definitely her dog.
Oh, yeah, sure is.
[Bridget] So what do you think
about dogs being all loyal
and great and everything?
-I mean, is it true?
-[calm music]
Are dogs really that great?
I mean, look at you.
I don't even know you
and yet you
still won't leave me alone.
Come on.
I guess you're not terrible.
I guess.
Don't get too excited.
I didn't say you were
great or anything,
just not...
...terrible.
[music fades]
[suspenseful music]
Excuse me. Selfie interruption.
Listen, you look like
you have your finger
on the pulse of this community.
Have you seen a stray dog?
-No, we haven't.
-Just like big-ish,
black-ish, dog-ish.
No, we're sorry.
We haven't seen anything.
-Nothing? A stray, anything?
-[girl] Mm-mm. No.
Really?
This city is filled with strays.
I'm a stray civil servant.
[laughs]
Okay. All right.
Why are you not in school?
'Cause it's Saturday.
All right. [sighs]
Lucky for you, I have
no authority
here whatsoever.
As you were.
[inhales]
[exhales]
[intriguing music]
-[sighs] Great.
-Wai-- Hey, look who's back.
I thought you said
it wasn't your dog.
It's not.
[young man] Could've fooled me.
Fooling you doesn't seem
all that hard to do.
No offense.
I like this kid.
That's crazy how it just
follows you around like that.
Yeah, I guess.
So you say he's not your dog,
but he follows you everywhere?
You're either lying
or he's 100%--
All right, Trevor, back off.
Hey, wait. So he really just
follows you around all day?
Yeah, he was in my way, and when
I finally got around him,
he just kept following me.
It's actually kind of cool.
It's like he picked you.
Mm. More like he's annoying and
doesn't know when to quit.
Sounds like most boys
in general.
[girl] Ugh. Seriously.
[chuckles]
I'll take your word for it.
[girl 2]
It's kind of sweet, though.
Him sticking around with you.
[Bridget] If you say so.
[girl] Wait, so like,
what grade are you in?
-Seventh.
-Ugh. Middle school.
High school's different.
It's not bad at all.
If you need anything,
you could totally count on us.
-Seriously?
-Yeah, we hang out here a lot.
And high school's a lot easier
when you know people.
And if you need
any help with him,
you know where to find us.
Thanks, but...
he really isn't mine.
[Trevor] Keep saying that.
[girl] She's tougher
than she looks.
[girl 2] Yeah, I like her.
[music fades]
-Oh, Mrs. Athelia, you're back.
-[playful music]
I've seen that stray
all over town today.
It's dangerous, unpredictable,
and your daughter
was with it earlier.
[slams table] Where is it?
Oh, a-- a dog?
I don't know
what you're talking about.
If he'd-- If I had
seen the stray,
it's probably just looking for
a loving home, family.
Well, you're not wrong.
A stray like that just needs--
What it needs...
...is to be dealt with.
I donate more to
this town in a year
than most people
make in a decade.
My husband is on the town
council. He has connections.
We can't let a nuisance
like this run free.
If no one's willing to
take responsibility for it,
it needs to be removed.
Permanently.
Well, I understand where
she's coming from.
A stray dog can be
a safety concern
if it's not properly cared for.
Well, it-- it sounds to me
like it's just
a lost dog.
Hey? Maybe someone should
focus on helping it
rather than jumping
to conclusions?
[dry laugh]
"Helping it"?
This isn't a charity case, okay?
That dog is dangerous and
doesn't belong in public.
Okay, what's so dangerous about
a dog just looking for kindness?
I mean, I haven't seen a dog
today, but if I had seen one,
I'm sure that's exactly what
it would be looking for.
What's dangerous is
the risk that it poses.
I have the ear of the
mayor and the council.
And if something happens
because of that stray,
it's gonna be on your hands.
[smacks lips]
And I would hate...
...to see
your little business suffer
because you didn't handle
this properly.
So if you do see a dog...
[clicks throat]
...give us a call.
We'll-- we'll handle it.
Of course.
But like I said,
I haven't seen a dog.
-So--
-This... isn't over.
That dog is a menace
and I'm gonna make sure that
it's handled properly.
[taps on table]
You can bet on that, missy.
[snaps fingers]
Let's go.
[mom]
Best of luck with your search.
-You too.
-[Phil] Just straight up...
-[Mrs. Athelia] Lock the door.
-[music fades]
You know, maybe this whole
adventure thing wasn't so bad.
I mean, I met Claire.
She seems nice.
Super nice, actually.
And I played chess
for the first time.
-That was kind of cool.
-[Nudge pants]
But still, staying at home
would've been just as nice.
No annoying teens, no random dog
following me around.
Maybe not just as nice.
I don't know.
Stop looking at me like that.
[Nudge whines]
I'm just saying...
...today wasn't...
...completely... terrible.
[calm music]
[music fades]
[Jesse] Well, if it isn't
Sonny and Cher!
Who and what now?
[Jesse laughs] It's a little
before your time, I guess.
They were a famous singing duo.
Nah, I don't know
about all that.
It's just me and, well... Nudge.
And we're not exactly a team.
Fair enough.
What's your
favorite kind of music?
I love country music.
My mom played it
all the time at home,
so I kind of grew up with it.
That song you were singing,
was that yours?
It is.
Wait, are you a songwriter?
Yeah, when I get the chance.
And a singer too.
Played a couple gigs
here and there.
Nothing fancy,
but it's what I love to do.
[sighs] That's so cool.
So... do you write
a lot of songs?
Pretty much whenever
I get the inspiration.
You know, country music is
all about telling stories.
It's about the ups, the downs,
everything in between.
That's what I like about it too.
Exactly.
Hey, wanna sing
a little something?
I don't think I'm that good.
Hey, it's not about being good.
It's about feeling the music
and just letting it all go.
Just... no judgment, no rules.
It's just you and the music.
Follow your heart.
That's what my mom says too.
[Jesse]
Well, your mom is a smart lady.
I guess. I mean...
...she can be.
Do you like to sing?
Only in my room,
when no one's watching.
Well, there's no one
watching right now.
Come on, sing with me.
I don't know.
Come on.
Here. How about this one?
[gentle music on guitar]
Hey, I know this song.
All right, sing along. Come on.
I think about the time
When you came around
Right out of the blue
You were shaking the ground
Didn't know if we'd
Click right away
But I'm glad that
You're here
I want you to stay
Feels like I've known you
For my whole life
Don't know who I'd be
Without you by my side
Like a melody I didn't know
Was there
You came
Knocking on my door
What was one's now a pair
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I've found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Too scared to think about
When I'd come out
From behind those walls I
Built to hide from the crowd
But you cut
Through my silence
Broke through the night
Yeah, you showed up
Like a shadow
That sticks to the light
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I've found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
[harmonizing]
Sometimes life
Gets you down
But I know you'll be around
Through rain or shine
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
You
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
Now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Sometimes life gets you down
But I know you'll be around
-Through rain or shine
-[harmonizing]
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Hey, you've got
a great voice, kiddo.
Thanks.
You know, don't go letting
that voice go to waste.
I don't know.
I just...
...sing for fun sometimes.
Yeah, well...
...fun's a good
reason to sing, but...
...sometimes singing's
about more than just fun.
It's about connection.
Oh. A song can bring
two people together,
even if they're as different
as night and day.
You're still talking
about music, right?
Yeah. Music, life.
A little bit of both.
[sighs] Yeah, right.
I should get going.
It's... getting late.
I gotta bring this one back to
where I found him, still...
-Fair enough.
-[Bridget] Come on.
[Jesse] Hey, kiddo?
Keep singing.
Singing just makes the world
a little bit more bearable.
Bye.
[gentle music on guitar]
[music fades]
[calm music]
[music continues]
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
Now that I found you
I'll never let go
Can you believe it?
I sang.
Like, I sang in the park,
in front of someone,
and it didn't even feel weird.
Who would've thought? Right?
Me, singing in public.
She's so cool.
Like, actual cool, not like
trying too hard to be cool
like those kids at school, cool.
Like, actual real-life cool.
[sighs] Maybe my mom was right.
Not that I'm admitting
she's right.
Let's not get too carried away.
But today's been...
...okay.
[calm music]
-[Nudge whines]
-Oh, no, not them.
All right, we need to hide.
We can't let the old bag
and knucklehead see us.
[music turns suspenseful]
Nudge, here.
-Lay down. Lay down.
-[soft bark]
Lay down.
All right, they're just
standing there.
Why are they just
standing there?
-[sighs]
-[Nudge whines]
I don't even know why I care.
I mean, you're not my dog.
It's not like I have to
keep you or anything.
But still, I don't want them
to take you.
[sighs]
And what do they know?
That old lady is just looking
for something to complain about.
And Phil, well...
...I don't think he even cares.
He's just doing his job.
[sighs] And here am I,
hiding behind a tree like
some sort of fugitive.
[sighs]
Why do I even care so much?
Just a stray. I mean...
[Nudge whines]
You're such a nudge.
All right, we wait them out.
No way am I letting
them take you.
[music increases]
[Nudge whines]
[music continues]
All right.
[sighs] They're not leaving.
We gotta make a move.
We'll head to the
other side of the park
without them seeing us.
Easy peasy. Right?
[Nudge whines]
Let's do this.
-[indistinct dialogues]
-[Nudge pants]
[music continues]
[whispers] Stay quiet.
Come on, come on.
Nudge.
Nudge!
[Nudge panting]
Sit. Sit.
Sit.
You're having the time of
your life, aren't you?
This isn't supposed
to be fun, you know.
[music continues]
[Bridget pants]
We did it.
Easy mode level 1000.
All right, come on, let's get
going before luck runs out.
[music continues]
-Nudge, come here.
-There they are!
[playful, intriguing music]
You've got to be kidding me.
-There they are.
-[Phil] Oh, yeah, uh-huh, yeah.
All right, Nudge,
we gotta move, fast.
Oh, yeah, yeah, I see her, yeah.
I see 'em. There they are.
What are you doing still
standing there? Go get 'em.
Ooh, what? Like on foot?
[stutters]
That's a long way to, I...
Do I look like I care
how far it is?
Get moving.
They're getting away!
Oh, well...
You know, hey, oh, I could drive
the truck over there.
It'll be faster.
-[chuckles]
-Then drive. Yeah?
-Drive, you imbecile. Drive!
-Yeah.
Uh...
[Mrs. Athelia]
Did you lose your keys?
No. I just, I don't... [groans]
Wait. No.
Uh... Just had 'em. I had 'em.
There, I ca--
-Uh... Oh! Oh, oh!
-They're getting away. Come on.
-[laughs and cheers]
-Oh, my God...
-Look at that.
-What is wrong with you?
What is-- no, really,
what is wrong with you?
Used to juggle in middle school.
I almost joined the circus.
-Ooh... Fingers.
-You're not normal, Phil.
Get in the car and go
get them right now.
-Boop. Okay, I got it.
-[Mrs. Athelia] Go.
Do I have to do
everything myself?
-[Phil] No, no.
-Get in the car.
-They're getting away.
-[Phil] Okay. Okay.
I see you!
No. [groans] No!
-[grunts]
-Get in the car and go!
You know what they say.
Cold hands--
-Go!
-Okay.
They don't say anything.
They say, "Go!"
[keys jingling]
[engine starts]
[Mrs. Athelia] Go!
Go!
Oh, my God.
[music intensifies]
[music ends]
[Bridget exhales sharply]
Okay, I think we lost them.
Come here. [hands pat]
You know, you're pretty okay
for a dog, I guess.
[gentle music]
All right. We gotta keep moving.
We can't risk them
finding us again.
Here's our plan. We'll take
a left at the next street,
then a right at the stop sign.
That should get us closer to
the main road.
Once we hit Main Street,
it's a straight shot to
Dad's barbershop.
And from there, well...
...from there, it's--
-it's back to where I found you.
-[Nudge whines]
You can go your way and--
and I can go mine.
-[Nudge whines]
-Oh, come on.
Don't look at me like that.
No, you're still not my dog.
You have to go back to
where you came from.
I mean it.
All right, let's get going.
The sooner we get
to the barbershop,
the sooner that you can go back
to where you came from
and I can go home and pretend
like none of this ever happened.
-Ready? Let's go.
-[Nudge whines]
Come on.
[soft, intriguing music]
[suspenseful music]
[soft, intriguing music]
[suspenseful music]
[soft, intriguing music]
[traffic rumbles]
[sign beeps]
[soft, intriguing music
continues]
[dramatic music]
[car honks]
[inaudible]
[Nudge pants]
[Bridget] Is this lady for real?
I mean,
are they just everywhere?
Nudge. Come here.
Nudge.
Nudge. Come here. Come here.
Nudge, heel.
Heel.
[whispers] Stay--
Stay low.
-[Nudge pants]
-[Mrs. Athelia speaking
indistinctly]
...here.
[continues speaking
indistinctly]
[mutters indistinctly]
[Nudge whines]
Stop that dog!
-I see you!
-[Nudge whines]
-Oh, come on.
-[Mrs. Athelia] I see you!
Run.
[music intensifies]
Phil!
Oh!
I'm gonna get you!
Stop! Stop!
[groans loudly]
[Nudge panting]
[Mrs. Athelia panting]
You can't escape!
That dog is a menace.
A menace?
Lady, you're the menace.
[laughs] Got you now.
What are you doing?
Listen, kid, you've had
a nice long run,
but it's all over.
I always get my man.
Oh, uh...
what are your pronouns?
-This is Officer Phil.
I may need backup.
-Not her.
The dog.
I meant get the dog.
Wait, not her?
Just leave him alone,
the both of you.
[Mrs. Athelia]
I thought you said
-he's not your dog.
-He isn't.
Oh, no, no, no.
You said stop them.
-I just did what you asked.
-I meant the dog.
I'm not a mind reader.
He's not a bad dog.
He hasn't done anything wrong.
He's a stray that doesn't
belong on the street,
especially without
a leash and a muzzle.
That's-- actually, there's no
law about the muzzle.
Stop talking. Just do your job.
-The point is...
-[Phil meows]
...he doesn't belong here.
He belongs wherever
he wants to be!
-He is not hurting anyone!
-Wait, wait, wait, wait. Oh, oh!
Here's a suggestion.
Top of my head. Spitballing.
How about a verbal warning?
-No!
-Ah, that's loud.
-And not just your voice.
-That dog needs to be
taken care of now!
Nobody's taking him anywhere!
Hey, whoa, whoa, ladies.
I'm a lover, not a fighter.
But if you're gonna fight,
let's keep it clean, huh?
No punches below the belt,
no eye gouges,
no hair pulling. Back to your
neutral corners and
-come out swinging.
-What in the world is going on
out here?
-[door closes]
-Bridget, what is going on?
That dog is a menace!
[all shouting indistinctly]
Be quiet!
Please, one at a time.
You, go.
This dog has been
running around town
without a leash all day,
causing havoc.
It's dangerous, and I demand
that it be removed immediately.
[clears throat] Your turn.
Oh, well, okay there, sir.
Uh, I got a report there was a
stray running around town,
causing trouble.
And I'm just doing my job.
So I tried to track him, and
thankfully, I'm part bloodhound.
In fact... [sniffs]
You had two eggs over easy
with a dash of pepper and some
hot sauce this morning.
[clicks tongue] Yeah. Don't
worry. They're unloaded.
-[chuckles]
-Right.
And you?
Dad, I didn't do anything.
This dog started following me
this morning,
and they're acting
like it's my fault.
I didn't do anything.
Neither did Nudge.
-[Nudge whines]
-[dad] "Nudge"?
Yeah. That's his name.
You named him?
-Well, I had to
call him something.
-[scoffs]
He was just always there.
We'll get back to that.
But let me get this straight.
You're upset because the dog
is loose without a leash,
you're here because
she called you in,
and you're claiming
this isn't your dog,
even though it followed you
around all day long
and you named him.
[chuckles]
Remember, I told you
to bring it back
to where you found it.
Yeah, you did.
But Dad, I just--
Stop.
[sighs]
You are causing quite a little
bit of trouble today,
aren't we? Huh?
-He is a cutie.
-Disgusting.
-Look in the mirror.
-[gasps]
[Phil] There's an ouchie.
-[Nudge whines]
-[dad] Yeah.
All right, let me figure this
out one more time.
So you're telling me
if the dog has a home,
then it's not a stray, right?
So technically,
you're not needed.
Yeah. If he has a home,
I suppose that's true.
[chuckles]
And you think
the dog is a nuisance
because it's not on a leash,
because dogs
not on leashes are a problem.
Exactly. Dogs are dangerous
and unpredictable,
especially off leash.
Well then, problem solved.
It's my dog.
-Dad?
-He said what-- the who, now?
[dad clears throat] Bridget...
...you were just watching him
for me, weren't you?
Oh, yeah. How about
we just go with that?
Well, if he is your dog,
he still needs to have a leash.
It's the law.
That's true.
-She has a point.
-[clears throat]
Hmm.
Here.
What do you say about this?
Oh, that's smart.
[laughs]
There, leashed.
Bridget, why don't you take him
inside for a minute, okay?
He can hang out here.
Is there anything else?
[sighs] Well, I guess
that's that. Case closed.
[coughs]
I better not see that mangy dog
off leash again.
Understood?
I'm glad we're on the same page.
Now if you'll excuse me,
I have a business to run.
I... will be watching you.
[bright music]
[scoffs]
-Liar.
-Am not.
-[Mrs. Athelia] Let's go, Phil.
-[clicks tongue]
Again, unloaded.
Shooting blanks.
Not proud of that.
Okay. [sighs]
Let me get that. Okay.
Uh...
-[Mrs. Athelia] Oh, my God!
-What was that?
-That, sweetheart,
was problem solving.
-[Mrs. Athelia] Open the door!
-Come on.
-[Phil] Just one moment.
[indistinct distant chatter]
Hey, Bridge, you're back.
With the dog.
Now, tell me,
tell me that's not your dog.
Okay. Sit.
Good boy.
Good boy. That's a good boy.
Hi. Um...
...is this your dog?
Yeah, he's mine.
Can I pet it?
Sure. He likes it if you
scratch his neck.
-Like this.
-[boy] Okay.
There you go.
Do you play chess?
A little. I just learned
today actually.
[boy 2] Really?
Yeah, it's been... quite a day.
Well, you wanna play?
Sure.
I guess you were
mine all along, huh?
-My move?
-Yeah. You ready to lose?
That's what the last guy
thought, too.
Good luck with that.
[music increases]
[music fades]
["Unlikely Friends" by
Analise Scarpaci and
Rylie Pennington plays]
I think about the time
When you came around
Right out of the blue
You were shaking the ground
Didn't know if we'd
Click right away
But I'm glad
That you're here
I want you to stay
Feels like I've known you
For my whole life
Don't know who I'd be
Without you by my side
Like a melody
I didn't know was there
You came
Knocking on my door
What was one's now a pair
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Too scared to think
About when I come out
From behind those walls I
Built to hide from the crowd
But you cut
Through my silence
Broke through the night
Yeah, you showed up
Like a shadow
That just sticks
To the light
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
[harmonizing]
Sometimes life
Gets you down
But I know you'll be around
Through rain or shine
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
You
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
Now that I've found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Sometimes life
Gets you down
But I know you'll be around
Through rain or shine
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
'Cause I got you
Till the end
[music fades]
[gentle music]
[logo bubbles, boings]
-[dramatic music]
-[dog whines]
[dog pants]
We can do this the
easy way or the hard way.
I got all day.
[dramatic music continues]
Actually, I have a dinner
date at about 5:30, but
that's not your concern.
[dog whines]
[dog barks]
Oh, you're mine now.
This is a dead-end street, pal.
[man panting]
[grunts] Got you.
[man groans and mutters]
[dog pants]
[dog barks]
[dog growls and whines]
[dog pants]
Oh! Oh, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no.
That's not good!
I can't show up without that.
[music turns playful]
Oh, the jumping and the landing.
Jesus...
[groans]
You made it look so easy.
Okay, here we go.
Gravity, I hate you.
This wasn't in my
job description.
[dog pants]
[music fades lightly]
[dog whines]
I do not have dog treats.
What I do have is a very
particular set of skills.
Skills that I have acquired
over a very long career.
[suspenseful music]
[dog pants]
All right.
You win this one, dog,
but I will find you and
I will catch you.
You better pray
for leniency, dog!
[sighs]
I'm not giving up.
I got a schnozzle for the ages.
I'll sniff you out.
-[calm music]
-[dog pants]
[dog whines]
[phone beeps]
[gentle music]
[phone continues beeping]
[gentle music continues]
[phone continues beeping]
Bridget.
First, no shoes on my furniture.
That's still my furniture.
Off.
-[sighs]
-Thank you.
[phone continues beeping]
And second, are you gonna
be on that thing all day?
Hmm?
It's a beautiful day outside.
Be serious. It's like zero
degrees outside right now.
Don't be dramatic. This is
prime New England weather.
I'm good here, but thanks.
How about an adventure?
You bring your dad lunch
at the barbershop,
maybe say hi to the world?
Or I could not do that
and I could stay here,
where it's warm and quiet.
-[mom] Or...
-[gasps]
Did I mention the quiet?
Mm-hmm.
You're old enough to walk
a couple of blocks,
bring your dad lunch.
Explore a little.
You might enjoy it.
I promise I won't.
You won't know unless you try.
I know more than you
think I know.
Oh...
-I think.
-You're going.
But I hate it out there.
There are people out there.
There's cold out there.
There are all kinds of
evil people in the world.
-Mm...
-Don't you watch the news?
Children are taken all the time.
-They aren't.
-Yes, they are.
Well, they'll return you,
I promise.
Ten seconds with you and
they'll send you right back.
-[scoffs] Rude.
-Come on.
Off the couch. Phone down.
You're bringing your
father lunch today.
Fine. Only 'cause you
asked so nicely.
That's my girl.
[gentle music]
[phone beeping]
What are you doing now?
Waiting for Dad's lunch.
Oh, well, it's not gonna
make itself.
So now I have to make it too?
Yes. Your life is terrible.
He'll appreciate it more
if you make it, trust me.
Right. Because
I'm a regular Rachael Ray.
I mean,
I could totally see that.
A little love and confidence
and anything is possible.
Mm-hmm. Sure.
Have fun. And try to enjoy the
world for once. Okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
Fun in the world. Got it.
[mom] Love you, sweetheart.
If you loved me, I wouldn't have
to leave the house.
[mom] It's 'cause I love you!
[paper crinkles]
[playful music]
[spoon clinks]
[bag rustles]
[paper crinkling]
[sighs]
Perfect. Not even a juice box.
[music continues]
[message sent]
[notification chime]
Great. Now I have to go
to the store too.
[message sent]
[music fades]
[door creaks]
[Bridget sighs]
All right, Frodo.
Time to leave The Shire.
Practically around the corner.
Quick in and out.
I'll drop off lunch, Dad will be
happy, Mom will be happy,
and that's that.
Boom. Adventure.
[soft music]
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three
Four, five, four
Three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three, four, five
Four, three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three, four, five
Four, three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Three, two, one
One, two, three, four, five
Four, three, two, one
Five, one
One, one, two, one
One, two, three, two, one
One, two, three
Four, three, two, one
One, two, three, four
Five, four, three, two, one
[calm music]
[Bridget hums]
It's a part of me that's
Tearing me down
And rips me up inside
It's a little more that
Comes and goes
I just wanna run and hide
[Bridget hums]
It's a part of me that
Tears me down and
Should I take the trail?
I probably shouldn't
take the trail.
The trail would be so much
faster and easier.
I'm probably gonna
take the trail.
I think I should take the trail.
[sighs] Final decision.
Going to take the trail.
I probably shouldn't, but...
...I will.
[water running]
[calm music]
Yep. That's a dog.
Why is there even a dog there?
Great. Just what
I needed for today.
I mean, he's-- he's gonna move.
He's gonna move. He's gonna
move and he's gonna move.
And I can-- I-- we can both
go on with our day.
It's gonna be fine.
I hope.
All righty. He's not moving.
Why isn't he moving?
-Hey there, um...
-[dog whines]
...dog.
I need to get by. Okay?
[dog whines]
Look, it'd be real
great if you can,
I don't know, step aside?
You're like a--
like a troll or something,
blocking my way.
All right then,
what do you want?
Are you lost?
Hungry?
[dog panting]
Come on.
Can we call a truce here?
What is it with you?
You just stand around blocking
people all day?
[dog whines]
All right. You win.
I'm officially out of ideas.
[dog whines]
This? No, this is for my dad.
It's his lunch. Okay?
Let's get this straight.
I'm not just going to
give you anything.
This is my dad's lunch
and I made it myself.
[dog whines]
So...
Here, an apple.
Healthy, right?
-[dog whines]
-Fine. No apple.
How about...
...carrots?
Full of vitamins, crunchy,
very nutritious.
[dog whines]
You're not making this easy,
you know?
[playful music]
[playful music continues]
This.
[dog whines]
So if I give you this,
you'll move,
and we can both go on
with our day?
[dog whines]
Fine. But you better keep your
end of the bargain.
[sniffs]
[cookie crunches]
Seriously?
We had a deal.
No, you got the cookie.
That was supposed to be it.
Now go away.
[music fades]
[suspenseful music]
[whistles and smacks lips]
[meows]
[Bridget]
What do you want from me?
I already gave you the
best part of the lunch.
Look, don't you
have a home or...
I don't know,
some place to be?
I'm serious.
Would you please stop
following me?
[soft, playful music]
This is ridiculous.
You're a dog.
Go do whatever you...
...dogs do.
[scoffs] Seriously, you need to,
I don't know,
go back to wherever
you came from.
Look, I dunno what kind
of setup you're used to
from where you're from, but
following me isn't gonna work.
Shouldn't you chase squirrels?
Beg for treats from
random people?
Definitely not follow someone
who is clearly telling you
to go away?
[sighs] Just don't make
eye contact with him,
and... maybe he'll go away.
[music continues]
[music continues]
[music fades]
[dog pants]
[suspenseful music]
Young lady. What on earth
do you think you are doing,
letting that dog roam around
without a leash?
He's not my dog.
Not your dog?
-Don't lie to me.
-I'm not lying.
Dogs are unpredictable,
dangerous creatures
-[dog whines]
-who need to be leashed and
muzzled at all times.
It is a matter of public safety.
Right.
Well, he's still not my dog.
Lying... isn't gonna
help the matter.
You need to leash your dog
or I'll have no choice but
to call the authorities.
This is simply unacceptable.
Look, I didn't ask him
to follow me, okay?
He's just...
...there.
If your dog...
bites someone, young lady,
it's gonna be on your head.
Don't you
-ignore me, young lady.
-We gotta get going
before that lady
-actually calls the cops on you.
-[woman] You are responsible
for that animal.
Hello?
I'm talking to you!
Mark my words!
Literally not my dog, lady.
[huffs]
Oh, right.
Gotta get a drink for Dad.
[sighs] Perfect.
You obviously can't
follow me in here,
so I guess this is where
we part ways.
All right, let's get
this straight.
This is where it ends.
See? No dogs allowed.
I'm going in.
You're staying out here,
and by the time I come back,
poof, you're gone. Got it?
-[dog whines]
-Good.
Glad we're on the same page.
Hey. Hey.
What makes you think you can
bring that dog into this store?
What?
Oh, come on.
Why are you this person?
He's not my dog.
Well, he walked in with you,
didn't he?
"With" doesn't seem accurate.
Well, you brought him in.
That makes him yours.
I didn't bring him. He followed
me in. There's a difference.
Well, it sure looks like
you brought him in
and now he's in my store,
so you get him out.
Oh, come on, Mr. T. Seriously?
It's just a dog.
I just need one thing.
Two seconds.
Two seconds or two minutes
makes no difference.
Rules are rules, young lady.
No dogs, no exceptions.
But he's not even mine.
Let me tell you something,
young lady.
What you do and what you say
ain't always the same thing.
You say he isn't your dog.
But here he is coming into
my store with you,
sitting next to you like
he belongs to you.
Actions... always speak
more the truth than words.
And what's that
supposed to mean?
It means what you do is always
more important
than what you say, always.
And when the words do not
match the actions,
it is the actions
that are more--
well, most likely
the truer of the two.
So no matter what I say,
it doesn't matter?
It only matters when it
matches your actions!
Now, young lady, it will do you
some good to remember that.
You know, I could have
gotten what I needed
and been gone by now.
Get your dog out of my store.
Now.
You owe me for this, dog.
[music fades]
Good-looking dog though, huh?
I didn't see it.
You missed it.
[traffic ambience]
Okay. This is actually where
we part ways, though.
I'm going in to see my dad.
You can't come in, so...
...just go do whatever
it is you do.
I'm serious. I don't know how
long I'll be in there for.
Could be ages.
So, you best get
going before that
crazy old lady comes back.
[dog whines]
You really don't take hints,
do you?
-Fine, suit yourself.
-[dog whines]
But don't say I didn't warn you.
-Don't forget, you got me later.
-Oh, yeah, I got you, my guy.
All right, all right.
Hey, listen, Bridge. [chuckles]
This...
This isn't a dog groomer,
so you and your dog,
you can kick rocks, bruh.
Bruh... he isn't my dog.
What? Co-- That's your dog.
It looks just like you, my guy.
[laughs]
Sammy, you know it's
not my dog. Stop.
Okay. You can lie to yourself,
but don't-- don't lie to me.
-I'm serious.
-[dog pants]
I don't know what his deal is,
but he's not mine.
-Is he yours?
-He ain't my dog.
Is he yours? Okay. He's yours.
Trust me, I don't want him.
I've got stuff to do.
I don't have time to worry
about a dog. Grow up.
Grow up? You grow up, okay?
That's your dog.
Stop playing.
What in the world?
Who in their right mind
thought it was okay
to bring a dog in here?
Look, I don't care who brought
this dog in here,
but this dog is leaving now!
It's her dog, right?
It came right in with her.
Now, I-- I told her to get lost.
Shut up, Sammy.
It's not my dog. He just...
That's not even what happened.
You can't just take someone's
dog. That's stealing.
Dad, I didn't steal him.
He started following
me this morning
and I've tried everything
to ditch him,
but he just won't take the hint.
He's a nudge.
-[scoffs] Likely story.
-Sammy!
-So you're telling me
this dog...
-[dog whines]
...just started following you
for no reason?
Yes. I didn't ask him
to follow me.
I don't even like dogs.
You know that.
Dogs are a lot of
responsibility, Bridget.
They take time and
attention and care.
-And... [sighs]
-[dog whines]
...your mom and I,
we work all day long.
We don't have time
to take care of a dog.
I know.
I don't want a dog either.
Trust me. I just wanna go home.
This is all Mom's fault.
She made me come here
on an "adventure"
and he just started
following me.
I swear.
[dad sighs]
Eh... All right, just
take him back
to where you found him, okay?
We can't have a stray dog
around here.
Gladly. I'll be going home and
he won't be coming with me.
[dog whines]
Oh, wait.
I need you to bring this
to Mom at the shop.
She needs it today,
so don't waste any time.
Seriously?
I didn't even wanna come here
and now I have to go
all the way over there?
[chuckles]
I'm busy. Just run it over.
You're already out.
It'll be quick.
Yeah, right.
I just wanna go home.
-It'll be fun.
-Famous last words.
Do it for me.
-Fine.
-Fine.
Fine. I'll bring it to Mom,
but then I am going home.
Good. And make sure he
doesn't follow you there.
-[calm music]
-[door closes]
[dog pants]
[Bridget] You know, you could
have gotten me
into a lot of trouble
back there.
My dad was about two seconds
from throwing us both out.
And now,
thanks to you, I'm stuck
running yet another errand.
Like I don't have
better things to do.
I was perfectly fine staying
at home, you know.
-[music fades]
-Go away.
-[gentle music]
-[soft whining]
[dogs bark]
Hey, Jim.
[music turns bright]
Phil, good to see you.
What brings you out my way?
I'm looking for this stray.
Big dog, kind of scruffy,
maybe Shepherd-like, black.
I thought it might
have come from here.
Uh, we keep a pretty
tight ship here.
I can't see one of our
dogs getting loose.
That's what they all say.
Hey, Ethan.
Double-check the stalls
and the kennels.
Make sure everyone's
accounted for, all right?
Sure thing.
[Jim] You said it was black.
That all you got?
Well, yeah.
I mean, it's kinda...
...dog shaped, you know,
-[scoffs]
-maybe like kinda... wolf-like.
-[soft grunt]
-[Jim] Dog-- dog-shaped?
-Yeah. You know,
like, bigger than a fox,
-[chuckles]
smaller than a bear. Barely.
Quick, fast. Smart.
This dog could
probably do your taxes.
Not rabid, I don't think,
'cause if he is, I'm switching
careers. Check, please.
Uh... yeah, it's back to ballet
for me. Oh, I miss that.
Anyway, I'm just checking. You
know, people love to adopt dogs,
but they don't always know
what they're signing up for.
[sighs]
Oh, you're not wrong there.
[deep breath]
Dogs, you kn-- especially
high-energy ones like Shepherds,
you know, they need more
than just a warm bed.
They need patience,
training, and...
...someone willing
to put in the work.
Yeah.
Too many people fall in love
with the idea of a dog,
not the reality.
It's sad, really.
They don't deserve that.
[Jim] No, they don't.
And black dogs like you're
looking for... [scoffs]
forget it.
People overlook 'em.
It's not right.
If you find that stray,
bring it here.
We'll take it in, make sure
he gets a home he deserves.
-You'd do that?
-Yeah, of course.
Every dog deserves a chance.
All the dogs are here, Mr. Jim.
Everyone's accounted for.
Well... there you go.
No escapees here.
Uh... I'll just keep
looking for him.
If I do find him,
I'll bring him by.
-You do that.
-Thanks, Jim.
Thank you.
You're getting a Christmas card.
[woman playing guitar]
Flashbacks to my room
What a view
Can't you see it now
High above the air with
The city down below us
And you said you can't
Give me, give me what I need
What do you know
About what I need
And you said you can't
Give me, give me what I need
-[sniffing]
-That's some dog you got there.
You want him?
-Oh. [chuckles]
-He's not mine.
He just started following me
this morning
and I've tried everything
to get rid of him,
but he's...
...stubborn.
Well, he certainly
seems to like you.
You have a beautiful voice.
Thanks, kiddo.
Music's kind of my thing.
I'm Jesse, by the way.
Nice to meet you, Jesse.
I'm Bridget.
Nice to meet you too.
Do you sing?
Oh, no. I mean, I like music,
but singing,
it's not really my thing.
I mean, like, you know--
like, sometimes,
but not, like, in public
or anything.
Come on. I'm sure you have
a beautiful voice.
Hey, you wanna sing
something with me?
I'd love to, but I--
I have to get
a check to my mom.
Maybe some other time?
I'll hold you to it.
The world could always use
another pretty voice.
[strumming]
It sure looks
like your dog to me.
It's not.
[gentle music on guitar]
Okay, would you stop eating
the snow, though?
[suspenseful music]
[music continues]
[music continues]
What you doing here, kid?
This isn't really a playground.
Look a little young to be
wandering here by yourself.
-I'm 12.
-Excuse us. So much older
than we thought.
At least you have
your dog with you.
He's not my dog.
That's not your dog?
You don't say much, do you?
[girl]
He's kind of cool-looking.
-Here, boy. Hey, dog. [chuckles]
-[dog whines]
What, is he deaf or just stupid?
He probably
isn't fluent in idiot.
Watch it, kid.
I bet it's too dumb
to fetch anyway.
Let's try it.
[dog whines]
-[Bridget] Just leave him alone.
-Dude. Stupid dog, dude.
-[Bridget] Just-- guys.
-Drop it.
[Bridget] Just stop--
You're being an idiot. Stop!
-[young man] It's a dumb stray.
-She's just a kid.
What are you doing?
Leave him alone.
Here, dog. Come on.
[dog whines and barks]
You gonna fight us
over a dog, kid?
-[Bridget] Leave him alone.
-[dog growling]
[young man]
S-- Stupid dog. Come on.
-You're braver than I'd be.
-[Bridget] So stupid.
[music continues]
[dog whines]
[music fades]
[intriguing music]
[grunts]
Catch this dog,
might get a promotion.
[grunts]
Sneaky little bugger
though, isn't he?
[sighs]
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
-[man] Hey.
-Hey. Officer Phil on duty.
Uh, you haven't seen
a stray dog around, have you?
About knee-high, blackish,
might have just been
wandering through?
Blackish, wandering around.
-Yeah. [mumbles]
-That, uh, narrows it down.
I-- I have not seen
anything like that.
Uh, well... [sighs]
thanks for nothing.
-Yeah.
-[Phil sighs]
You didn't happen to see like a
cute blonde over there, did you?
[laughing] N-- No.
And I've ordered
a couple of those online,
-but no, I haven't seen one.
-[chuckles]
Yeah. Well... all right.
Thanks anyway.
Oh, oh, you know what?
I'm sorry.
Why don't you check with, um...
[clicks tongue]
...God, what is it called?
Misfit Acres.
Uh, they always get
strays down there.
My man, Jim, he'll, uh--
he'll hook you up.
[laughs]
Hey, are you a mind reader?
-I just came from there.
Yeah, so...
-Oh, okay.
All right.
Well, good luck to you, man.
-Thanks very much.
-Officer.
-Yeah, well...
-[chuckles]
Teach me.
[music ends]
People are the worst.
-Those kids, ugh, so obnoxious.
-[calm music]
They think they can say
whatever they want,
like it's funny or something.
Dealing with people
is exhausting.
This is why I'd rather be home,
alone, doing my own thing.
There's no place like home.
[dog whines]
Guess it's not all that bad.
A bit quiet, at least.
[music continues]
[dog panting]
Well, look who decided
to join us.
What a handsome fella.
Finally, you must be his owner.
You know, you should really
take better
-care of your dog, mister.
-Oh, he's not my dog.
Well, he seems to think that--
that he belongs to you.
-Well, he doesn't.
-[dog whines]
I don't want a dog.
I don't need a dog.
He's not my dog.
Oh, dogs can be great.
Not interested.
Too much work.
Gotta agree with
her there, Carl.
Dogs are a lot
of responsibility.
Yeah, well, so is friendship,
but I put up with you.
[chuckles] I'm the one
tolerating you, old man.
Yeah, well, I'm done
tolerating this one.
You can have him.
You know, the funny thing
about dogs,
sometimes they pick their person
whether you want 'em to or not.
Dogs are just work.
Now, where are you gonna get
that kind of loyalty? Huh?
Companionship. There for you
in the good days and the bad.
They just-- they listen.
They don't judge.
They do chew shoes and they bark
and they-- and they dig holes
where they shouldn't.
-It's your move.
-Thank you.
Well, they also make life
a lot less lonely.
And sometimes, just sometimes,
well, that makes it worth having
a few chewed-up sneakers.
Well, I'm doing just fine.
I don't need a dog.
[dog panting]
Yeah. You ever play?
-[Bridget] No.
-Chess, it's a lot like life.
Sometimes you're playing,
sometimes you react.
And sometimes,
sometimes a piece will show up
that you weren't planning on
and it'll change the whole game.
[chuckles]
Or mess it up entirely.
I should get going.
I gotta bring a check to my mom
and figure out
whose dog this is.
Oh, well, I think this guy
is way ahead of you,
-little lady.
-I don't think so.
[man] I don't know, kid. You
might be stuck with that one.
[Bridget] Seriously?
[man] Hope you're ready for it.
Did you just eat a leaf?
What is wrong with you?
[dog whines]
I don't even know why I'm
explaining this to you.
It's not like you care.
But since you're here, all
I wanted to do was stay home
and mind my business.
Then my mom said,
"Go on an adventure."
So I was like,
"Fine, I'll bring Dad lunch."
But no, you had to show up.
And I'm running all over town
with a nudge who
won't take a hint.
And me talking to you
isn't an invitation
for you to stay, by the way,
just so we're clear.
This is officially the
weirdest day ever.
[calm music]
[sniffing]
Okay, correction.
Not the weirdest day ever.
Most annoying day ever.
-Hmm! Well, well.
-[dog whines]
Tell me again how this mangy dog
isn't yours, young lady.
I knew I'd catch you in the act,
walking around with
that dangerous beast,
endangering everyone you pass.
-And on top of it...
-[playful music]
...lying about it.
I'm not lying. He's not my dog.
[laughs]
Lies!
You're a terrible little liar.
Shameful, child.
Your parents clearly haven't
taught you any manners.
I'm not lying.
I don't even like dogs.
He just won't leave me alone.
Okay?
What do you expect me
to do about it?
Oh, please. You've been parading
that creature around town
all day and now you're gonna act
like he's not yours? [scoffs]
Unbelievable.
He's not... my dog.
What do you want me to do?
It's not like he listens to me.
-Obviously.
-[woman chuckles sarcastically]
If he's not your dog,
then you won't care
if I have him
destroyed... will you?
[chuckles sarcastically]
Rest assured, I'm gonna get the
proper authorities involved
in this matter.
You can just...
...mark my words on that.
Consider your words marked.
Oh, huh, you're gonna be
a smart aleck now?
You just mark my words,
young lady.
This isn't the end of this.
I'm gonna deal with
your dangerous,
flea-ridden, mutt of yours.
Geez. Have a cow, why don't ya?
[phone rings]
[exhales]
Yes?
What is it?
What?
Oh, for heaven's sake.
Fine. I'll be right there.
Stop.
You. Don't for-- think
for a second that this is over.
Rest assured, I will be back.
And when I get back,
I'm gonna take care of you...
...and your little dog too.
Great. Just great.
Now she's coming back with
"the proper authorities."
Whatever that means.
Worst day ever.
[dog pants]
You can't come in here.
Oh, whatever. Who cares.
[music fades]
[gentle music]
Mom?
[mom] Back here.
You better behave.
No knocking
over anything, got it?
-Dad wanted me to--
-Oh, my God.
Whose adorable dog is this?
No. Hi. Hi.
Did you wander through the park?
Oh, you poor baby.
You must be so scared.
He looks hungry. You're hungry.
-I think he wants water--
-Mom, stop for one second. Geez.
[mom] What? What? What's wrong?
He's not lost,
he's clearly not scared,
and he's definitely
not my dog, okay?
He just won't stop
following me around.
What do you mean
he isn't your dog?
-Of course he's not your dog.
-[dog pants]
We don't have a dog.
But why is he with you, though?
Because he won't leave me alone.
I've tried everything
to ditch him,
but he just keeps
tagging up along
wherever I go.
He's a nudge.
Well, he seems pretty
happy with you.
Are you sure he's not
supposed to be yours?
'Cause I've always wanted a dog.
Mom. No, we don't need a dog.
Plus, we can't have one anyway,
remember?
Too much "responsibility."
Yeah, maybe. But he doesn't seem
to care about all that.
I mean, look at him. [gasps]
He likes you. Look at that.
I don't care if he likes me.
He's not my dog and
I don't want him.
Well, you sound pretty upset
for someone who doesn't care.
Here. This is from Dad for
mortgage or whatever.
I think he's lovely.
And until we figure out
where he belongs,
you might as well let him
tag along a little bit.
He seems harmless.
Yeah, that's what they all say,
until he wrecks something.
Relax, sweetheart.
Don't rule anything out.
Let's see where this goes.
Well, Dad already told me to
bring him back to
where I found him.
So that's exactly
what I'm going to do.
I will be heading straight
home from here
and I'll be leaving him
where I found him.
That'll be that.
We don't need a dog.
Everyone needs a dog, sweetie.
[sighs] Dogs are
a lot of responsibility, Mom.
I've had this one for
less than a day
and he's already getting in
the way of everything.
Oh.
[soft chuckle]
Have fun on your
walk home, sweetie.
Oh, man. The world
is meant for living in,
so go, live in it.
-[calm music]
-[dog whines]
-Oh, come on, seriously?
-[mom laughs]
[mom] Bye, sweetie.
-[music continues]
-[dog barks softly]
[dog barks softly]
[music fades]
[suspenseful music]
[music continues]
[Bridget] All right, Nudge,
you're going back to where
you came from.
End of story. Don't get any
ideas about sticking around.
I don't care what my mom said.
I mean, seriously, a dog?
Who needs a dog?
They're loud, messy,
and get
in the way of everything.
Plus, you made today way harder
than it needs to be.
-And my mom?
-[playful music]
"The world is meant for
living in, so go live in it."
What the heck does
that even mean?
It's ridiculous.
She's ridiculous.
She thinks the world is just
some magical adventure
that everyone should live in
or something.
Well, newsflash. It's not.
It's just people being annoying
and dogs doing...
[dog sniffing]
...whatever you're
doing right now.
But sure, let's all just
live in the world,
like that solves anything.
Having a dog is... ridiculous.
Go.
[Bridget sighs]
You gonna move
sometime today, Chuck?
Or you gonna just wait for
the pieces to move themselves?
It's called strategy, Carl.
You should try it sometime.
Hey.
Oh, well, look at her.
Here comes trouble.
[chuckles]
I see you haven't managed
to dump this guy
on anybody yet. Huh?
He just... keeps following me.
Yeah, well, seems like you've
officially been adopted, kid.
He's not my dog.
He really sure seems
like he's your dog.
Dogs are loud, messy,
and chew up everything.
-No, thank you.
-She's not wrong, Carl.
Yeah, well, they can also be the
best friend you ever had.
All right. You think that dog's
following you around
because he wants something?
Yeah, he wants food.
Oh, maybe. But, you know,
dogs like that,
they don't just stick around
because they want treats.
Look at that face. That's a face
of loyalty right there.
They also shed everywhere,
and you gotta walk 'em every day
no matter what,
in the rain, in the snow,
two, three times a day.
Exactly. See, he gets it.
Yeah. But sure they're work.
But so is everything else.
[stutters]
So is family. So is friends.
But, uh, you know what, kid?
sometimes it's good to have
somebody that gets you.
'Cause friends, friends are--
[stutters] it could be messy.
Sometimes it's worth the mess.
I'm not looking for a...
friendship.
Doesn't look like he asked
for your opinion.
This is ridiculous.
I'm bringing him back to
where I found him.
Unless either of you want him.
No.
Why don't you sit down and have
a game with us, kid?
Take your--
Take your mind off things.
I don't know how to play.
Then you'll fit right in
with Carl.
-Sit down, young lady.
-Ha ha, very funny.
Here, sit down.
Lemme show you how to win.
All right now. Chess...
...is a lot like life.
Sometimes you plan,
sometimes you adapt,
but you always gotta
keep your eyes open.
Plan for the unexpected.
Sometimes the unexpected moments
are the very best ones.
A lot like life.
It's my move.
Can I move,
I don't know, this one?
Ooh, no, not that one yet.
-Trust me.
-Trust him?
The guy who sacrifices his
queen every other game.
You know, why don't you learn
to lose with grace
while I teach her how to
mop the floor with you?
That was not a bad move. Damn.
Hmm, okay.
Your turn.
Why does this feel like a trap?
'Cause it is a trap.
Chuck loves his trap--
Good job. Move right there
and you'll block him.
So you're gonna stick
with the story
this guy isn't yours, huh?
Nope. He just won't seem
to leave me alone.
You know, you could
learn a lot from a dog.
I learn enough at school.
No, I meant the good stuff,
not math and English.
I mean, you know, love.
[mutters]
Dogs, they're the happiest
creatures on the planet.
That's why they call 'em
man's best friend.
Well, there you have it.
I'm not a man.
[laughs]
She's got you there, Carl.
I-- mankind.
Look, you know what I mean.
Look, all I'm just
saying is this.
He chose you.
It's gotta stand for something,
doesn't it?
It stands for
a lot of responsibility.
Thank you. See, he gets me.
Everything takes responsibility.
It's part of the setup.
Here, move right there.
[Chuck] Wait a minute.
-Say, "Check."
-Check.
-[Carl] I smell a checkmate
incoming.
-Wait a minute, wait a minute.
[chuckling] Oh...
[Carl] Move that.
-And checkmate.
-[groans]
-[Carl] Say, "Checkmate."
-Oh...
-Checkmate.
-[laughs]
-Did I win?
-You got me.
[Carl] She destroyed you.
You're good, kid. You got brains
and you use 'em.
I should get going, though.
I still gotta bring Nudge back
to where I found him.
"Nudge"?
Yeah, that's what
I've been calling him.
You gave him a name,
but he's not your dog?
Nope. Still not my dog.
That is definitely her dog.
Oh, yeah, sure is.
[Bridget] So what do you think
about dogs being all loyal
and great and everything?
-I mean, is it true?
-[calm music]
Are dogs really that great?
I mean, look at you.
I don't even know you
and yet you
still won't leave me alone.
Come on.
I guess you're not terrible.
I guess.
Don't get too excited.
I didn't say you were
great or anything,
just not...
...terrible.
[music fades]
[suspenseful music]
Excuse me. Selfie interruption.
Listen, you look like
you have your finger
on the pulse of this community.
Have you seen a stray dog?
-No, we haven't.
-Just like big-ish,
black-ish, dog-ish.
No, we're sorry.
We haven't seen anything.
-Nothing? A stray, anything?
-[girl] Mm-mm. No.
Really?
This city is filled with strays.
I'm a stray civil servant.
[laughs]
Okay. All right.
Why are you not in school?
'Cause it's Saturday.
All right. [sighs]
Lucky for you, I have
no authority
here whatsoever.
As you were.
[inhales]
[exhales]
[intriguing music]
-[sighs] Great.
-Wai-- Hey, look who's back.
I thought you said
it wasn't your dog.
It's not.
[young man] Could've fooled me.
Fooling you doesn't seem
all that hard to do.
No offense.
I like this kid.
That's crazy how it just
follows you around like that.
Yeah, I guess.
So you say he's not your dog,
but he follows you everywhere?
You're either lying
or he's 100%--
All right, Trevor, back off.
Hey, wait. So he really just
follows you around all day?
Yeah, he was in my way, and when
I finally got around him,
he just kept following me.
It's actually kind of cool.
It's like he picked you.
Mm. More like he's annoying and
doesn't know when to quit.
Sounds like most boys
in general.
[girl] Ugh. Seriously.
[chuckles]
I'll take your word for it.
[girl 2]
It's kind of sweet, though.
Him sticking around with you.
[Bridget] If you say so.
[girl] Wait, so like,
what grade are you in?
-Seventh.
-Ugh. Middle school.
High school's different.
It's not bad at all.
If you need anything,
you could totally count on us.
-Seriously?
-Yeah, we hang out here a lot.
And high school's a lot easier
when you know people.
And if you need
any help with him,
you know where to find us.
Thanks, but...
he really isn't mine.
[Trevor] Keep saying that.
[girl] She's tougher
than she looks.
[girl 2] Yeah, I like her.
[music fades]
-Oh, Mrs. Athelia, you're back.
-[playful music]
I've seen that stray
all over town today.
It's dangerous, unpredictable,
and your daughter
was with it earlier.
[slams table] Where is it?
Oh, a-- a dog?
I don't know
what you're talking about.
If he'd-- If I had
seen the stray,
it's probably just looking for
a loving home, family.
Well, you're not wrong.
A stray like that just needs--
What it needs...
...is to be dealt with.
I donate more to
this town in a year
than most people
make in a decade.
My husband is on the town
council. He has connections.
We can't let a nuisance
like this run free.
If no one's willing to
take responsibility for it,
it needs to be removed.
Permanently.
Well, I understand where
she's coming from.
A stray dog can be
a safety concern
if it's not properly cared for.
Well, it-- it sounds to me
like it's just
a lost dog.
Hey? Maybe someone should
focus on helping it
rather than jumping
to conclusions?
[dry laugh]
"Helping it"?
This isn't a charity case, okay?
That dog is dangerous and
doesn't belong in public.
Okay, what's so dangerous about
a dog just looking for kindness?
I mean, I haven't seen a dog
today, but if I had seen one,
I'm sure that's exactly what
it would be looking for.
What's dangerous is
the risk that it poses.
I have the ear of the
mayor and the council.
And if something happens
because of that stray,
it's gonna be on your hands.
[smacks lips]
And I would hate...
...to see
your little business suffer
because you didn't handle
this properly.
So if you do see a dog...
[clicks throat]
...give us a call.
We'll-- we'll handle it.
Of course.
But like I said,
I haven't seen a dog.
-So--
-This... isn't over.
That dog is a menace
and I'm gonna make sure that
it's handled properly.
[taps on table]
You can bet on that, missy.
[snaps fingers]
Let's go.
[mom]
Best of luck with your search.
-You too.
-[Phil] Just straight up...
-[Mrs. Athelia] Lock the door.
-[music fades]
You know, maybe this whole
adventure thing wasn't so bad.
I mean, I met Claire.
She seems nice.
Super nice, actually.
And I played chess
for the first time.
-That was kind of cool.
-[Nudge pants]
But still, staying at home
would've been just as nice.
No annoying teens, no random dog
following me around.
Maybe not just as nice.
I don't know.
Stop looking at me like that.
[Nudge whines]
I'm just saying...
...today wasn't...
...completely... terrible.
[calm music]
[music fades]
[Jesse] Well, if it isn't
Sonny and Cher!
Who and what now?
[Jesse laughs] It's a little
before your time, I guess.
They were a famous singing duo.
Nah, I don't know
about all that.
It's just me and, well... Nudge.
And we're not exactly a team.
Fair enough.
What's your
favorite kind of music?
I love country music.
My mom played it
all the time at home,
so I kind of grew up with it.
That song you were singing,
was that yours?
It is.
Wait, are you a songwriter?
Yeah, when I get the chance.
And a singer too.
Played a couple gigs
here and there.
Nothing fancy,
but it's what I love to do.
[sighs] That's so cool.
So... do you write
a lot of songs?
Pretty much whenever
I get the inspiration.
You know, country music is
all about telling stories.
It's about the ups, the downs,
everything in between.
That's what I like about it too.
Exactly.
Hey, wanna sing
a little something?
I don't think I'm that good.
Hey, it's not about being good.
It's about feeling the music
and just letting it all go.
Just... no judgment, no rules.
It's just you and the music.
Follow your heart.
That's what my mom says too.
[Jesse]
Well, your mom is a smart lady.
I guess. I mean...
...she can be.
Do you like to sing?
Only in my room,
when no one's watching.
Well, there's no one
watching right now.
Come on, sing with me.
I don't know.
Come on.
Here. How about this one?
[gentle music on guitar]
Hey, I know this song.
All right, sing along. Come on.
I think about the time
When you came around
Right out of the blue
You were shaking the ground
Didn't know if we'd
Click right away
But I'm glad that
You're here
I want you to stay
Feels like I've known you
For my whole life
Don't know who I'd be
Without you by my side
Like a melody I didn't know
Was there
You came
Knocking on my door
What was one's now a pair
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I've found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Too scared to think about
When I'd come out
From behind those walls I
Built to hide from the crowd
But you cut
Through my silence
Broke through the night
Yeah, you showed up
Like a shadow
That sticks to the light
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I've found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
[harmonizing]
Sometimes life
Gets you down
But I know you'll be around
Through rain or shine
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
You
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
Now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Sometimes life gets you down
But I know you'll be around
-Through rain or shine
-[harmonizing]
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Hey, you've got
a great voice, kiddo.
Thanks.
You know, don't go letting
that voice go to waste.
I don't know.
I just...
...sing for fun sometimes.
Yeah, well...
...fun's a good
reason to sing, but...
...sometimes singing's
about more than just fun.
It's about connection.
Oh. A song can bring
two people together,
even if they're as different
as night and day.
You're still talking
about music, right?
Yeah. Music, life.
A little bit of both.
[sighs] Yeah, right.
I should get going.
It's... getting late.
I gotta bring this one back to
where I found him, still...
-Fair enough.
-[Bridget] Come on.
[Jesse] Hey, kiddo?
Keep singing.
Singing just makes the world
a little bit more bearable.
Bye.
[gentle music on guitar]
[music fades]
[calm music]
[music continues]
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
Now that I found you
I'll never let go
Can you believe it?
I sang.
Like, I sang in the park,
in front of someone,
and it didn't even feel weird.
Who would've thought? Right?
Me, singing in public.
She's so cool.
Like, actual cool, not like
trying too hard to be cool
like those kids at school, cool.
Like, actual real-life cool.
[sighs] Maybe my mom was right.
Not that I'm admitting
she's right.
Let's not get too carried away.
But today's been...
...okay.
[calm music]
-[Nudge whines]
-Oh, no, not them.
All right, we need to hide.
We can't let the old bag
and knucklehead see us.
[music turns suspenseful]
Nudge, here.
-Lay down. Lay down.
-[soft bark]
Lay down.
All right, they're just
standing there.
Why are they just
standing there?
-[sighs]
-[Nudge whines]
I don't even know why I care.
I mean, you're not my dog.
It's not like I have to
keep you or anything.
But still, I don't want them
to take you.
[sighs]
And what do they know?
That old lady is just looking
for something to complain about.
And Phil, well...
...I don't think he even cares.
He's just doing his job.
[sighs] And here am I,
hiding behind a tree like
some sort of fugitive.
[sighs]
Why do I even care so much?
Just a stray. I mean...
[Nudge whines]
You're such a nudge.
All right, we wait them out.
No way am I letting
them take you.
[music increases]
[Nudge whines]
[music continues]
All right.
[sighs] They're not leaving.
We gotta make a move.
We'll head to the
other side of the park
without them seeing us.
Easy peasy. Right?
[Nudge whines]
Let's do this.
-[indistinct dialogues]
-[Nudge pants]
[music continues]
[whispers] Stay quiet.
Come on, come on.
Nudge.
Nudge!
[Nudge panting]
Sit. Sit.
Sit.
You're having the time of
your life, aren't you?
This isn't supposed
to be fun, you know.
[music continues]
[Bridget pants]
We did it.
Easy mode level 1000.
All right, come on, let's get
going before luck runs out.
[music continues]
-Nudge, come here.
-There they are!
[playful, intriguing music]
You've got to be kidding me.
-There they are.
-[Phil] Oh, yeah, uh-huh, yeah.
All right, Nudge,
we gotta move, fast.
Oh, yeah, yeah, I see her, yeah.
I see 'em. There they are.
What are you doing still
standing there? Go get 'em.
Ooh, what? Like on foot?
[stutters]
That's a long way to, I...
Do I look like I care
how far it is?
Get moving.
They're getting away!
Oh, well...
You know, hey, oh, I could drive
the truck over there.
It'll be faster.
-[chuckles]
-Then drive. Yeah?
-Drive, you imbecile. Drive!
-Yeah.
Uh...
[Mrs. Athelia]
Did you lose your keys?
No. I just, I don't... [groans]
Wait. No.
Uh... Just had 'em. I had 'em.
There, I ca--
-Uh... Oh! Oh, oh!
-They're getting away. Come on.
-[laughs and cheers]
-Oh, my God...
-Look at that.
-What is wrong with you?
What is-- no, really,
what is wrong with you?
Used to juggle in middle school.
I almost joined the circus.
-Ooh... Fingers.
-You're not normal, Phil.
Get in the car and go
get them right now.
-Boop. Okay, I got it.
-[Mrs. Athelia] Go.
Do I have to do
everything myself?
-[Phil] No, no.
-Get in the car.
-They're getting away.
-[Phil] Okay. Okay.
I see you!
No. [groans] No!
-[grunts]
-Get in the car and go!
You know what they say.
Cold hands--
-Go!
-Okay.
They don't say anything.
They say, "Go!"
[keys jingling]
[engine starts]
[Mrs. Athelia] Go!
Go!
Oh, my God.
[music intensifies]
[music ends]
[Bridget exhales sharply]
Okay, I think we lost them.
Come here. [hands pat]
You know, you're pretty okay
for a dog, I guess.
[gentle music]
All right. We gotta keep moving.
We can't risk them
finding us again.
Here's our plan. We'll take
a left at the next street,
then a right at the stop sign.
That should get us closer to
the main road.
Once we hit Main Street,
it's a straight shot to
Dad's barbershop.
And from there, well...
...from there, it's--
-it's back to where I found you.
-[Nudge whines]
You can go your way and--
and I can go mine.
-[Nudge whines]
-Oh, come on.
Don't look at me like that.
No, you're still not my dog.
You have to go back to
where you came from.
I mean it.
All right, let's get going.
The sooner we get
to the barbershop,
the sooner that you can go back
to where you came from
and I can go home and pretend
like none of this ever happened.
-Ready? Let's go.
-[Nudge whines]
Come on.
[soft, intriguing music]
[suspenseful music]
[soft, intriguing music]
[suspenseful music]
[soft, intriguing music]
[traffic rumbles]
[sign beeps]
[soft, intriguing music
continues]
[dramatic music]
[car honks]
[inaudible]
[Nudge pants]
[Bridget] Is this lady for real?
I mean,
are they just everywhere?
Nudge. Come here.
Nudge.
Nudge. Come here. Come here.
Nudge, heel.
Heel.
[whispers] Stay--
Stay low.
-[Nudge pants]
-[Mrs. Athelia speaking
indistinctly]
...here.
[continues speaking
indistinctly]
[mutters indistinctly]
[Nudge whines]
Stop that dog!
-I see you!
-[Nudge whines]
-Oh, come on.
-[Mrs. Athelia] I see you!
Run.
[music intensifies]
Phil!
Oh!
I'm gonna get you!
Stop! Stop!
[groans loudly]
[Nudge panting]
[Mrs. Athelia panting]
You can't escape!
That dog is a menace.
A menace?
Lady, you're the menace.
[laughs] Got you now.
What are you doing?
Listen, kid, you've had
a nice long run,
but it's all over.
I always get my man.
Oh, uh...
what are your pronouns?
-This is Officer Phil.
I may need backup.
-Not her.
The dog.
I meant get the dog.
Wait, not her?
Just leave him alone,
the both of you.
[Mrs. Athelia]
I thought you said
-he's not your dog.
-He isn't.
Oh, no, no, no.
You said stop them.
-I just did what you asked.
-I meant the dog.
I'm not a mind reader.
He's not a bad dog.
He hasn't done anything wrong.
He's a stray that doesn't
belong on the street,
especially without
a leash and a muzzle.
That's-- actually, there's no
law about the muzzle.
Stop talking. Just do your job.
-The point is...
-[Phil meows]
...he doesn't belong here.
He belongs wherever
he wants to be!
-He is not hurting anyone!
-Wait, wait, wait, wait. Oh, oh!
Here's a suggestion.
Top of my head. Spitballing.
How about a verbal warning?
-No!
-Ah, that's loud.
-And not just your voice.
-That dog needs to be
taken care of now!
Nobody's taking him anywhere!
Hey, whoa, whoa, ladies.
I'm a lover, not a fighter.
But if you're gonna fight,
let's keep it clean, huh?
No punches below the belt,
no eye gouges,
no hair pulling. Back to your
neutral corners and
-come out swinging.
-What in the world is going on
out here?
-[door closes]
-Bridget, what is going on?
That dog is a menace!
[all shouting indistinctly]
Be quiet!
Please, one at a time.
You, go.
This dog has been
running around town
without a leash all day,
causing havoc.
It's dangerous, and I demand
that it be removed immediately.
[clears throat] Your turn.
Oh, well, okay there, sir.
Uh, I got a report there was a
stray running around town,
causing trouble.
And I'm just doing my job.
So I tried to track him, and
thankfully, I'm part bloodhound.
In fact... [sniffs]
You had two eggs over easy
with a dash of pepper and some
hot sauce this morning.
[clicks tongue] Yeah. Don't
worry. They're unloaded.
-[chuckles]
-Right.
And you?
Dad, I didn't do anything.
This dog started following me
this morning,
and they're acting
like it's my fault.
I didn't do anything.
Neither did Nudge.
-[Nudge whines]
-[dad] "Nudge"?
Yeah. That's his name.
You named him?
-Well, I had to
call him something.
-[scoffs]
He was just always there.
We'll get back to that.
But let me get this straight.
You're upset because the dog
is loose without a leash,
you're here because
she called you in,
and you're claiming
this isn't your dog,
even though it followed you
around all day long
and you named him.
[chuckles]
Remember, I told you
to bring it back
to where you found it.
Yeah, you did.
But Dad, I just--
Stop.
[sighs]
You are causing quite a little
bit of trouble today,
aren't we? Huh?
-He is a cutie.
-Disgusting.
-Look in the mirror.
-[gasps]
[Phil] There's an ouchie.
-[Nudge whines]
-[dad] Yeah.
All right, let me figure this
out one more time.
So you're telling me
if the dog has a home,
then it's not a stray, right?
So technically,
you're not needed.
Yeah. If he has a home,
I suppose that's true.
[chuckles]
And you think
the dog is a nuisance
because it's not on a leash,
because dogs
not on leashes are a problem.
Exactly. Dogs are dangerous
and unpredictable,
especially off leash.
Well then, problem solved.
It's my dog.
-Dad?
-He said what-- the who, now?
[dad clears throat] Bridget...
...you were just watching him
for me, weren't you?
Oh, yeah. How about
we just go with that?
Well, if he is your dog,
he still needs to have a leash.
It's the law.
That's true.
-She has a point.
-[clears throat]
Hmm.
Here.
What do you say about this?
Oh, that's smart.
[laughs]
There, leashed.
Bridget, why don't you take him
inside for a minute, okay?
He can hang out here.
Is there anything else?
[sighs] Well, I guess
that's that. Case closed.
[coughs]
I better not see that mangy dog
off leash again.
Understood?
I'm glad we're on the same page.
Now if you'll excuse me,
I have a business to run.
I... will be watching you.
[bright music]
[scoffs]
-Liar.
-Am not.
-[Mrs. Athelia] Let's go, Phil.
-[clicks tongue]
Again, unloaded.
Shooting blanks.
Not proud of that.
Okay. [sighs]
Let me get that. Okay.
Uh...
-[Mrs. Athelia] Oh, my God!
-What was that?
-That, sweetheart,
was problem solving.
-[Mrs. Athelia] Open the door!
-Come on.
-[Phil] Just one moment.
[indistinct distant chatter]
Hey, Bridge, you're back.
With the dog.
Now, tell me,
tell me that's not your dog.
Okay. Sit.
Good boy.
Good boy. That's a good boy.
Hi. Um...
...is this your dog?
Yeah, he's mine.
Can I pet it?
Sure. He likes it if you
scratch his neck.
-Like this.
-[boy] Okay.
There you go.
Do you play chess?
A little. I just learned
today actually.
[boy 2] Really?
Yeah, it's been... quite a day.
Well, you wanna play?
Sure.
I guess you were
mine all along, huh?
-My move?
-Yeah. You ready to lose?
That's what the last guy
thought, too.
Good luck with that.
[music increases]
[music fades]
["Unlikely Friends" by
Analise Scarpaci and
Rylie Pennington plays]
I think about the time
When you came around
Right out of the blue
You were shaking the ground
Didn't know if we'd
Click right away
But I'm glad
That you're here
I want you to stay
Feels like I've known you
For my whole life
Don't know who I'd be
Without you by my side
Like a melody
I didn't know was there
You came
Knocking on my door
What was one's now a pair
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Too scared to think
About when I come out
From behind those walls I
Built to hide from the crowd
But you cut
Through my silence
Broke through the night
Yeah, you showed up
Like a shadow
That just sticks
To the light
Just two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
[harmonizing]
Sometimes life
Gets you down
But I know you'll be around
Through rain or shine
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
You
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
Now that I've found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
Two unlikely friends
You came out of nowhere
And now that I found you
I'll never let go
Two roads somehow blended
Now my life's
A little sweeter
'Cause I got you
Till the end
Sometimes life
Gets you down
But I know you'll be around
Through rain or shine
Who knew what
The world had in mind
When it thought about us
Feels like a twist of fate
But I'm glad that
I'm walking through life
With a friend like you
'Cause I got you
Till the end
[music fades]