First Dog Page #6

a social worker

to fly with him back to

the foster home in California.

Danny, how would you like

to have dinner with us

and the Prime Minister

of Canada?

But Mr. Brentwood said

it's time to leave now.

Well the president and I

have some authority

over Mr. Brentwood,

and we would like you to stay.

Okay.

Okay? Yeah?

Mr. Brentwood?

Great.

(Phone ringing)

Yeah?

This is Robert Woodroffe

calling from the White House.

Is June Angell there?

Who is this?

It's the President

of the United States.

Give me--

(Giggling)

Sit down.

Oh, oh, oh.

Hello?

PRESIDENT:

Mrs. Angell?

Yup, that's me.

This is Robert Woodroffe.

The President.

This is Robert Woodroffe,

the President

of the United States?

Sure you are.

You-- You-- Mr. Woodroffe--

I mean, you're--

You are the president.

You are the President.

You are the President

of the United States.

Oh, Mr. Woodroffe.

I mean--

I mean, Mister--

I'm sorry, sir. Mr. President.

We've made arrangements

for a social worker

to bring Danny back to

California to your foster home.

I-- I don't...

I was informed that he was

in juvenile hall.

It's all been worked out.

I-- I--

I don't understand, sir.

How did you come across Danny?

He's a very brave and noble lad,

Mrs. Angell.

He went through quite a bit

to return my dog to me.

Your-- Your dog?

You mean Teddy really is

your dog?

He sure is.

I'm indebted to Danny

for bringing him back

to Washington safely.

I didn't have any idea.

I mean, I thought that he was...

I mean, he's really

your dog?

DANNY:

Thanks again for inviting me,

Mr. and Mrs. President,

and for the new clothes, too.

It's our pleasure, Danny.

You know, Danny,

the first lady tells us

that you're quite the hero.

She did?

Here you go, Danny.

Thanks.

So why did you

name your dog Teddy?

PRESIDENT:

That's a good question, Danny.

I named him after

a great American president

named Theodore Roosevelt.

Teddy's name

isn't Theodore though.

(Laughing)

"Teddy"

is a playful nickname

for Theodore.

And did you know

that teddy bears

were named after Roosevelt?

Stuffed toy bears

got the nickname

from a famous incident

that happened to Roosevelt

during his presidency.

What happened?

Well, President Roosevelt

loved to go hunting.

He and his pals

were out in the woods.

They all had their rifles.

And they see

a great big bear.

They take aim.

They're ready

to take it down.

Then suddenly

Roosevelt goes, "Stop!"

Because there was

a baby cub.

It was a mother

and her baby.

So since he saved

that baby cub,

all stuffed bears in America

were then called teddy bears.

They have sold

more teddy bears

than any other stuffed animal

or doll in America.

DANNY:

Is that President Lincoln?

That is President Lincoln.

The 16th President

of the United States.

And he was a great man.

What did he do

that was so great?

Well, he was known

for his honesty,

and his compassion

and his integrity.

He was so respected

that a national holiday

was reserved in his honour.

What is that?

Presidents' Day.

Good night, sweetheart.

Good night.

Sleep tight. Let me know

if you need anything.

Okay.

Okay?

Good night, you guys.

Can you leave it open

a crack, please?

Of course.

DANNY:

Thanks.

(Knocking)

Can I come in?

Um, sure.

We're still awake.

I just wanted to tell you

how honoured Rebecca and I are

to have you as a guest here

at the White House.

Really? You are?

You sound so surprised.

Well, it's just I'm Danny.

Just some kid.

You're not just Danny.

You're not just a kid.

You are a very

special somebody.

Back at the foster home,

I'm not that special.

Why do you say that?

I've been there a while.

Nobody really likes me.

I'm never the chosen one.

Well, maybe you should look

at who's doing the choosing.

Maybe they're

not worthy of you.

I've got a new motto

for you.

You do?

Yup.

We progress

through strength,

not weakness.

Strength is what brought you

to Washington.

Not weakness.

Think about that.

Thanks. Good night.

Have sweet dreams,

Danny.

You too, Teddy.

Good night.

(Teddy barking)

Somebody's missing you

Somebody's wishing you

Were here

beside me too

You mean the world

to me

Your on somebody's mind

Just almost

all the time

Bet you already knew

Somebody's missing you

The days go slowly by

When I'm away from you

I got it.

I miss the warmth

of you

Danny come on.

(Cell phone rings)

Hello?

Got to get to the airport

before 7:
00.

Even you don't want me

anymore.

That's not true.

It's not my decision.

It's Social Services'.

They feel that this is the best

placement for you.

But you're my family.

Hey, Danny, wait up.

Going to miss you,

man.

(Emergency sirens blaring)

(Airplane wheels

screeching)

(Barking)

With that,

it's time for America

to take care of its own.

So with my new Angell fund,

we'll begin to fight poverty

and homelessness,

and find good

and loving homes

for all foster children

everywhere.

And not forget

our furry friends.

Save thousands of animals

awaiting their fate

in shelters

all over America.

Oh

(Camera shutters clicking)

I'll be your family

I'll be your friend

If life shut you out

Well, I'll take you in

When you are losing

I'll help you win

There's much to be said

For a family

of friends

Friends are a blessing

They're angels all in

And closer in some way

Than one's closest kin

Blood's not an issue

Love's all that counts

And I'll be there

with you

And give every ounce

Of love and devotion

Through thick

and through thin

Humbled by love

From a family

of friends

Families are made

From a close-knitted blend

The fabric of love

A family of friends

Oh

Friends are a blessing

They're angels all in

Closer in some ways

Than one's closest kin

You know God loves

his children

It's his care we're in

We're all brothers

and sisters

In a family of friends

And there's much

to be said

For a family of friends

I'll be your family

And I'll be your friend

And when life

shuts you out

You know

I'll take you in

And I'll be there

with you

Through thick

and through thin

Humbled by love

From a family of

Friends

Bow, wow, wow, wow,

wow, wow, wow, wow

You say, "Jump,"

I say, "How high?"

Do this, do that,

and I try

Your every wish

is my command

Got me eating

right out of your hand

Eager to please,

yeah, that'd be me

You call the shots,

I'm on your leash

Do anything

that you ask of me

It's the doggone truth

I'm eager to please

So eager to please

I feel loved

and I feel blessed

Proud to be

your loving pet

I won't whine

and I won't pout

Even when you throw me

in your doghouse

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