Flipper Page #2

He was shooting at him.

That's Dirk Moran, a bottom-feeder.

What are you doing?

- I'm hypnotizing him.

It's not working.

You make him do something.

Dkay. Sure.

Alright.

Alright, Flipper...

What do you wanna do today?

Jump!

Awesome!

You know...

- Where did he go?

I'm Kim.

- Sandy.

He's hungry.

- Really?

Where d'you get fish to feed him?

- Feed him?

He's your dolphin.

- Well, yeah...

Come on, I got an idea.

Lookin' good, Porter.

- Thanks.

Did most of it myself.

Most of it.

Now I just have to pay for it.

Take a lesson from your nephew.

He's becoming quite a businessman.

What's he been up to?

- You'll see!

Fish go in the bucket. Dne dollar

to see Flipper, the Wonder Dolphin.

FLIPPER THE WDNDER DDLPHIN

Dne dollar. Did you put your fish in?

Dne dollar. In there. Wow!

TDSS A QUARTER. FLIPPER RETURNS.

DRDP 25 CENTS HERE

PENNIES:

Don't ask me,

I can't explain how he does it.

What's this, a penny?

It's a Lincoln penny!

Vintage, man! Enjoy!

Marvin! Come on in. No charge!

1 dollar, thanks. Fish in the bucket.

1 dollar, thanks.

Fish go in the bucket. Excuse me!

You need a fish to get in.

I don't have to pay, Kim.

I own this circus.

What's going on here?

- Dh, hi!

My best havanas! - It's the

Flipper Show! - Who's Flipper?

Alright, the Flipper Show is over.

All you kids go home, now!

Come on.

- Sorry.

You can have your fish back.

Give me my fish!

- Now!

See ya, Sandy.

Go easy on him, Mr. Ricks.

You were gonna fix the house!

- I did it so Flipper could eat.

Who do you think you're dealing with?

You did it to turn some coin.

I didn't do too bad

for myself either. Hey!

Half cut!

As for you, you oversized guppy...

I'll have to bring out the heavy guns.

We're gonna try a new approach.

It's called "Dealing with your crap."

This is how it works. Number 1:

You're gonna take responsibility for

your actions and the consequences.

Number 2:
You're

gonna start getting up on time.

And at work,

you're gonna hump, not gripe.

You'll have to use your brain,

the weakest muscle in your body.

And as fo the dolphin:

If the damn thing won't go away,

you'll feed it. In your own time.

And stand up straight!

Dh, and you wanna be

a big man with a cigar, right?

Fire up that puppy!

Keep it stoked! From now on,

when I smoke, you smoke.

Washed your hands? Sit down.

Stogies down.

Let's eat.

Mom, when are you picking me up?

- In 2 weeks. What's in your mouth?

Cigar.

- A what?

I've been smokin' up a storm.

Uncle Porter lets me drink beer.

He also knows a lot of

loose women. - Put your uncle on!

Yeah, Porter.

- He can't smoke. He's just a kid!

Hang on a sec, love...

It's DK,

he' s about to kick the habit.

Ready for another?

Dh, please,

I'll never smoke again!

Good. Now go and

take care of that poor little fish.

Good boy. Thanks.

Bring it to Sandy. Go on!

Porter!

I can't find Marvin anywhere.

I'm really worried. - Jump in.

1 minute 20.

Hey, Sandy!

Marvin, what's up?

Cool, huh?

Come on down.

Careful on the dock, Marv.

It's kinda slippery!

Alright, Marv. Meet Flipper!

Marvin!

- Flipper!

Way to go, Marv!

Are you guys telling secrets?

We were wondering what the deal

is with you two? - What d'ya mean?

You in for the long haul,

or is it just a fling?

Sorry, is that the wrong question?

Not at all, Sandy.

I'd be interested in the answer.

Eat up, it's getting cold.

Well, the gang's all here.

Word has it you have a pet dolphin.

I wouldn't call it a pet, Dirk.

No? The way fishing's been,

we don't need a dolphin...

to tear holes in nets and steal bait.

But you know that, don't you?

We're talking about one dolphin.

- You stay out of this.

Dne dolphin is one too many.

Bad smell around here.

What's his problem? - He resents

anything smarter than he is.

That includes about everything,

even these clams.

Get him!

- Dut of the way!

What are you doing?

You're hurting him!

That's enough!

You've had your fun. Let him go.

- It's the Greenpeace Warrior!

The animal means something

to the kid. - It does?

Well, isn't that sweet?

Isn't that sweet, boys?

The kid and the fish are pals.

I'd watch how I make friends.

- Enough!

You got no right to do that.

I should teach you a lesson.

Yeah, I'd like that.

I have a thirst for knowledge.

Teach me.

School's out, is it?

Thought so.

Maybe next time.

You can count on it, Ricks!

Good boy.

Come here, let me see those teeth.

Here you go.

- That'll fit.

Slow down!

Hey, Buck, How are ya?

- Fine, and you?

Pretty good. Bit of storm damage,

nothing we can't handle.

Lucky dolphin! Gets the pro treatment.

- How are ya?

Fine, except a little bird told me

you found yourselves this animal.

Porter, you can't keep a dolphin.

Here's the funny part: We're not

keeping it. He just stays.

I tried to chase him away,

but he's taken a fancy to us.

He's also harassing the fish.

- What? - We can't allow that.

Who told you that?

- It doesn't matter.

The law says, unless an animal's in

licensed captivity, he must be at sea.

You're here to take him?

- You can't! He's used to being fed.

That animal

can't fend for itself anymore.

Help me out here, old buddy.

They'll stick him in some

aquarium and revoke your license.

Good boy. Easy now.

Slow down, guys.

You wanna come, or wait here?

All set, Porter!

Wait!

It's okay.

Good boy.

Let him down slowly.

Easy, easy!

Almost out of gas.

It's cold.

Here.

- Thanks.

Jeez!

Let's get outta here!

Another day in paradise.

You sleep here all night?

I know you miss him.

He belongs out there.

Things seem to mess up

when you care about them.

It's like they say:

"To live is to love.

All reason's against it,

all instinct's for it."

What does that mean?

- I dunno. Read it on a calendar.

It's good to care. People who don't

wind up drooling cream spinach.

How come you don't have any kids?

Kids require commitment.

That's not one of my strengths.

If had a kid,

he'd might turn out like me.

Might not be bad.

He could turn out like you.

- Now that'd be a nightmare!

Special delivery.

I got us front and center.

You're really going

to the concert? - Why not?

I was grunge before they named it.

Speakin' of grunge,

there's a load of dirty laundry

with your name on it. Enjoy.

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

Sandy, do something!

- Hold him up, don't let him sink.

I'll be back.

How are the kids?

- They're all fine.

Come quick! He came back.

I think he's dying.

His breathing is shallow.

He's probably dehydrated.

Who's for pizza?

I see a dolphin.

The only thing keeping him alive

is a strong will to live.

Do you have a blender?

- Pardon?

What is it?

- Kind of a dolphin shake.

An emergency supply of iron, protein,

calcium, bunch of other nutrients.

Do you have any Jell-D?

- Jell-D?

Marshmellow cream...

Rancid...

Dead...

How about tropical punch?

Sorry.

- No problem, I got a handy vac.

I've seen him eat a cockroach.

It's better from you.

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