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stuffed bunny is!

Wow! Yeah. Oh.

So cute!

Isn't he?

Yeah, you know what?

Maybe we shouldn't be playing with him

because we're not really supposed to

be up here in the first place. So...

He's just so lifelike.

You think?

It's a little

freaky-looking to me.

Oh! Oh, he's so soft!

And cute, and cuddly,

and warm.

Okay!

Why don't we put him back before

things get uncomfortable?

No, I'm not uncomfortable.

Well, I'm uncomfortable because

I'm looking after the house

and it's my responsibility.

There we are.

All right.

Oh my God!

Wow! Look at that.

He's a wind-up toy.

That is so adorable!

Yeah, I think

he might be broken.

Yeah, you're a broken

little guy, aren't you?

Hey... Ow!

Fred, I am really

worried about you.

Hmm!

Don't eat that.

You might not like the flavor.

Fred, relax.

Watermelon.

Can we go?

Look, Sam, I don't want you to worry, okay?

I'll get something.

Look, Fred, I just thought it would

make tomorrow night a lot easier

if you could tell Mom and Dad

that you had a job.

Whoa! What's

tomorrow night?

Alex's play! The one she's

been talking about for weeks.

Oh, that is easy.

I'm not going.

Oh, yeah, you are.

Fred, come on, she's your sister.

All right.

Wear something nice.

I'll wear something nice.

Don't forget, I love you.

I love you.

Put gas in your car. 7:00.

Bye.

Nice. Is she

seeing anyone?

No, she's single, and she's

looking for a rabbit.

Wow! There's a lot

of people here, Fred.

Way more than I imagined.

You nervous?

Well, a little.

It's just...

I'm starting to

feel a bit sick, Fred.

I've never actually played

in front of anybody.

Come on. This could be

your big opportunity.

I know it's my big chance,

but what if I blow it?

Relax. I'll give you

a good intro.

I'll set you up,

you knock them down.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Really?

Mmm-hmm.

Thank you, Fred.

No problem.

Now, if you could please remove

your claws from my shoulder.

Sorry about that.

That's my nerves.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Next.

Next.

Next.

Next.

Mr. Hasselhoff.

Yes.

May I call you The Hoff?

Yes.

Fantastic.

Sir, I realize that

you have seen it all.

But this...

This will stretch the limits

of even your vast experience.

What you're about to

see will mystify you.

It will challenge

the very scope...

Cut to the chase, my friend.

Okay. Uh...

I give you E.B.

Come on, let's drum.

Stop! Stop!

Stop, stop.

I don't want to hear anymore.

Come on! Mr. Hoff, we've been

waiting all day. Give the guy a chance.

I gave him a chance.

I didn't like it.

I loved it!

Woohoo!

Yes!

Hoff knows talent,

and that rabbit's got talent!

Thank you, David Hasselhoff!

I will not let you down.

This is a golden opportunity and

one I intend to realize fully!

Hey, wait.

You're not surprised

that I'm a talking rabbit.

Little man, my best

friend's a talking car.

Can you make it to a live taping

of the show Saturday night?

I'll send a limo.

Did you hear him?

Did you hear The Hoff?

I'm on my way, Fred!

It sounds like

The Hoff really dug you.

I mean, he is a good actor,

but I think he was sincere.

Thanks, mate. And don't think

I've forgotten our deal.

You've done your part.

And now I'm ready to

get out of your life.

Good. Yeah, good.

We've had some good times, eh?

Haven't we, Fred?

Yeah, there were a few.

You validated my

whole childhood dream.

And then, what else?

Let me think.

Good times.

Well, maybe just one good time.

But the main thing is

I got to meet the guy

on my second grade lunchbox.

Hasselhoff, wow!

E.B.?

E.B.?

E.B.?

Psst! Fred!

What are you doing?

Pink Berets.

Pink what?

Pink Berets.

There is nobody here.

Oh yes, there is.

If they see me, they'll take

me back to Easter Island

and I'll never get

my chance to drum!

Pink Berets? Huh?

Sounds super fierce.

Don't be fooled by

their adorable name.

They're the Easter

Bunny's Royal Guard!

But you're the Easter Bunny!

Aren't you?

Of course I am, technically.

What do you mean,

"technically"?

I'll explain later.

Just get in the car.

Look, I was supposed to take

over this year, but I ran away.

What are you, crazy?

Who wouldn't want to

be the Easter Bunny?

That's, like,

the greatest job ever!

Yeah, you'd think so.

But it's what my dad wants, not me.

He expects so much.

What's left for me to do but let him down?

Sounds familiar.

Sometimes fathers

just don't get it.

He told me I only

ever think of myself.

Other times, they hit the

nail right on the head.

Come on, Fred.

I know we said we'd go

our own separate ways,

but please,

you've got to protect me.

Look, I'm sorry,

but I can't really

leave you places,

I can't really

take you places.

And I've got to go to

my sister's play tonight.

Oh, I like plays.

We should go see a play

that my sister's not in

and that my family will

not be attending.

I understand.

Just drop me off at the bus station.

I'm sure I'll be fine.

I could be one of

those street drummers,

with a bucket!

Hi. How you doing?

Good.

Who's your kid playing?

An egg.

An egg?

Yeah.

Wow, that's something.

My kid is the Easter Bunny.

The one that

makes it all happen.

All right, Dad, all the roles

are equally important.

Sure, sure.

Fred!

Please get to your seats.

The play is about to begin.

Hey, guys. Mom, Dad.

Here comes Peter Cottontail

Hopping down the bunny trail

Hippity hoppity,

Easter's on its way

Bringing every girl and boy

Baskets full of Easter joy

Ugh! What is that

dreadful sound?

Oh, no! They found me!

Run for it!

It's the Pink Berets!

Oh! Never mind, everyone.

False alarm.

Please continue with

your awful singing.

How did that

rabbit just talk?

Um...

Fred has been

studying ventriloquism.

Yeah! I might

do it professionally.

Woohoo!

You're being ridiculous.

Stop it! Sit down!

You should be

nicer to your son.

It's just a thought.

Who wants to hear a song?

We'd love to sing a song for you.

No, we wouldn't.

Stop making a fool

of yourself! Sit down!

Absolutely.

I want candy

I want candy

Take it, kids.

I know a girl

who's tough but sweet

She's so fine

she can't be beat

She's got everything I desire

He's really good!

I can see his lips move.

Sets the summer sun on fire

I want candy

I want candy!

Just the proud moms now.

I want candy

Now the grumpy dads.

I want candy

All I want is your candy

All I want is your...

Chewy

Fun to eat

So darn sweet

Candy

We're a hit!

They love us!

Here.

Are those for me?

Mmm-hmm.

Thank you. So sweet.

Alex. Good job tonight!

Wasn't she

a good Easter Bunny?

Jerk!

Oh! Hey, Dad.

I was just leaving.

Fred, seems like we made quite an

impression on you the other night.

Is this your new career?

Upstaging grade-schoolers with

your ventriloquist puppet?

No, no, I got lots of

other stuff going on.

Yeah.

There it is.

What?

That look. The complete and

utterly disappointed look.

Well, I'm sorry, Fred,

but can you give me just,

I don't know,

one reason not to

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