Annie

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"So, even though he wanted

to do a lot as President,

"he died of pneumonia

after only 32 days.

"So, we can all learn

from William Henry Harrison

"to wear our coats

and wash our hands,

"so we have

better immune systems.

"The end."

Good job, Annie.

Okay, Annie B.,

your turn.

You sure there's time?

I don't wanna keep

anyone from vacation.

Just get up here.

- Where's your essay?

- Up here.

And it's more of

a performance piece.

Here we go.

My president is

Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

He was elected in 1932,

when almost everyone was poor.

So, pretty much just like now,

but without the Internet.

Everyone except the front

row, you be the poor people.

You're hungry and mad. So,

growl and stomp your feet.

Grr! Grr-grr!

Grr! Grr-grr!

Front row, good news,

you're the rich people.

Laugh and clap like you're

better than everybody.

Ha-ha! Ha-ha-ha!

Ha-ha! Ha-ha-ha!

But FDR didn't like it that everyone

was poor, so, he gave them all jobs.

He called it the New Deal.

Work hard, and you get rich.

So, when I tap you, you're rich.

He had people build

roads and got paid.

Cut down trees and got paid.

Made it easy to buy a house,

go to college.

Soon, the whole country

was happy.

But don't worry, rich people.

You're still better than everyone

because you get even richer!

Good job, Annie.

Have a good vacation, everyone!

- You gonna make it in time?

- I always do.

We'll cover for you.

Good luck.

Luck's for suckers.

Tomorrow

To-To-Tomorrow

To-Tomorrow

It's the hard-knock

life for us

It's the hard-knock

life for us

Excuse me!

Do you have any time left?

I have about 10 minutes.

- I'll return it for you.

- Really?

Promise.

Thanks!

Stand clear

of the closing doors, please.

I think I'm gonna like it

I'm sure I'm gonna like it

I think I'm gonna like it

I'm sure I'm gonna like it

I think

I'm gonna like it here

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,

five, four, three, two, one.

Light it up!

How many of you guys want

some free Stacks phones, huh?

I can't hear you!

Any reservations for Bennett?

Honey, I told you.

If anyone I think could even

remotely be your parents walk in,

I'm gonna let you know.

And I mean remotely.

Name's Bennett, Senate,

Pomegranate, black, white, other.

I'll let you know.

- I'm guessing you're gonna wait anyway.

- Yep.

Get your free Stacks phone.

Never drop a call.

Thanks, thanks. Cool.

Free Stacks phone. Okay?

Thank you.

Thank you.

All right.

And there we are, ma'am. Free Stacks phone.

Never drop a call.

I'm totally gonna vote

for you for mayor now.

Yeah, well, you know what?

This isn't a campaign event.

But I would totally love that.

- Oh!

- Mmm-mmm! Mmm-mmm!

Okay, that's it.

We're done. Thanks.

Hose me down.

I feel like I'm on fire.

Yeah.

You should clean your tongue.

You kissed a few babies.

You don't want to catch colic.

- You know what? You're right.

- Oh! Will!

You shake 500 hands, and you

tell me how you feel, huh?

Feel like a zookeeper.

- Marry me, Will!

- Okay, sure.

Sorry.

It's okay. I just

come for the cannoli.

I'll see you next Friday?

You know it.

Hey, girl.

How'd it go?

- Nah.

- Eh.

- Can I?

- Sure.

As long as you

give those to my lady.

Thanks.

Freeze!

I said freeze, you little rat.

I know you heard me.

Get over here.

These are from Lou.

They look like they're from Lou.

I'll tell him you loved them.

You think the world wants

a smart-mouthed little girl?

No, they don't,

or you wouldn't be here.

And the only reason you are here

is because I get $157

a week from the state.

Which, believe me,

is not worth it.

I should put a leash

on you, you little...

You're so pretty.

I used to be a bright star.

I was in the biggest

band in the world,

C+C Music Factory.

About to go on

Arsenio Hall Show.

September 16th, 1991.

But I was too good for them!

Fired me right before

I went out on stage.

You have a very pretty voice.

I will die with that secret!

Hey, you little monster, I wasn't

done with you! Get back here!

I haven't told you how I was

almost one of Hootie's Blowfish.

How did I get here?

- Did you find them?

- Nah, but it's okay.

- So sorry.

- Sorry, Annie.

Shh! The witch

will hear us.

They're never gonna

be at that restaurant.

Be quiet, Pepper.

Yes, they are.

You be quiet, Isabella.

Annie's never gonna find her family.

None of us are.

Don't say that.

Don't listen to her, Mia.

You're gonna get adopted.

I promise.

You keep saying that. I'm almost 13.

No one wants a teenager.

Yes, they do. We all

have families somewhere.

Can you read your note again?

Okay.

Oh, God.

For the millionth time?

Yeah, read it, Annie.

But quietly.

They went to Domani's,

ordered two cannolis,

and wrote me this note.

"Please take care of our baby.

"Her name's Annie.

"We'll be back to get her soon.

"There's half a locket around her

neck, and we have the other half,

"so when we come for her, you'll

know that she's our girl."

Can I see it?

They're gonna come back for all of us.

I promise.

Maybe far away

Or maybe real nearby

He may be pouring her coffee

She may be

straightening his tie!

Maybe in a house

All hidden by a hill

She's sitting playing piano

He's sitting paying a bill!

Betcha they're young

Betcha they're smart

Bet they collect things

Like ashtrays, and art!

Betcha they're good

Why shouldn't they be?

Their one mistake

Was giving up me!

So maybe now it's time

And maybe when I wake

They'll be there

calling me "baby"

Shh!

Maybe

Betcha he reads

Betcha he reads...

Betcha she sews

Betcha she sews...

Maybe she's made me

A closet of clothes!

Maybe they're strict

As straight as a line

Don't really care

As long as they're mine

So maybe now this prayer's

Maybe now this prayer...

The last one of its kind

Won't you please

come get your "Baby"

Won't you please

come get your "Baby"

Maybe

Wake up!

Wake up, rats.

Get out of bed!

It's so early.

And it's Saturday.

Thanks for the time and date. Now,

over to Stormy for the weather.

It's raining!

The city called.

They're coming to inspect.

You gotta go and clean

this whole place up!

Aren't they supposed to give

a couple days' notice?

Aren't I supposed to be

married to George Clooney?

Get out of bed

and start cleaning!

Who's George Clooney?

Exactly, girlfriend.

Exactly.

No breakfast until

this place is spotless!

I hate her so much.

And if you find any loose change

over a nickel, it's mine.

I was having the best dream.

I was ice-skating

on real, live ice.

Save your dreams for good stuff.

Like shopping with

an unlimited credit card.

Or swimming in candy.

Or flying to the moon

in a rocket ship.

All things that

will never happen.

Now, clean like your life depends on it.

'Cause it does!

It's the hard-knock life.

It's the hard-knock life.

It's the hard-knock life.

It's the hard-knock life.

Wait. What does

"hard-knock life" mean?

It means our life sucks.

Oh. Then, yeah.

It's the hard-knock

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