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Keep your hands off me! Oh! [ Fire crackling ] [ Indistinct shouting ] I'm alright.

You alright? Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Alright, we gotta get back

at this. There's still a lady

in there, guys. Joe, it's too hot! [ Indistinct talking ] [ Sighs ] How's the kid doing? He's good.

Yeah? Alright? Dad! Dad! Seamus. How many times have I told you

not to chase fire engines? And you brought

your little brother? How many times

have I told you? You know what's going on

here, huh? Get your can home

right now. Stay there until

I get back. Sorry, ma'am. The fire was huge. It was really big. Mm-hmm. I wonder

who that kid was. [ Whistles ] How many times have I told

you boys, huh? You don't chase fires.

You run away from them. You know a lady died

in that fire today? Who? An older lady who was

babysitting the rabbi's kid. She died. What were you doing

in that neighbourhood anyway? Huh? What, a couple of mutes? Alright, fine.

You're both grounded. You do not leave

this block. If I find out either one

of you left this block, you will get a spankin' that you will still feel

on your 16th birthday. But the baseball field... [ Door opens, closes ] [ Crickets chirping ] Hey, what are you

doing up? Huh? I couldn't sleep. Dad, Seamus was

only in the area because he was

checking up on me. See, I'm -- I'm on my quest

to meet a Jewish person and help them get to Heaven. What are you talking

about? I don't even think Jewish people

believe in Heaven the way

you and I do. I asked Mom, and she said they could be

converted through Jesus. Well, I also asked

Father Kelly in Religion class. He said it's the role

of a good Christian. He said that? Mm-hmm. So, anyways, I've been going over to

the synagogue on Greenwood. You've been going over

to that synagogue? Yeah, I've been looking

for Jewish people there. Yeah, any Jews over there?

Yeah, I met Rabbi Jacobsen. He's like a priest

but not as scary. He's really nice. Mm-hmm. How old are you? 8...and 1/2. You should be worried

about baseball and going to the swimming pool

and being asleep at 9:00. That's all you should be

worried about, alright? Don't go over to that synagogue

anymore, alright? You go to church, you let the Jewish people

take care of themselves. But I'm on my quest. No, you're not. Don't try to change

the world at 8 1/2, alright? Hey, look at me. Go to bed. Hey, Pete... Yeah? Good night. Good night, Dad. [ Door closes ] You know, Joe, I can't raise

these kids alone. [ Sighs ] I've gained too much weight to find a new husband

at this point. So you're my option. If you were skinnier

when we met, then I sure as Hell

don't remember. And no way I liked it. I like something

to hold onto. [ Groans ] Well, then... go hold onto something,

honey, because sex is

not a conversation. Do you know Pete is going over

to a synagogue, trying to convert

Jewish people? [ Laughs ] What? I'm not finding that

as funny. Honey, he's a little boy. He's searching for meaning

in his life, whatever. What meaning? Baseball should be

the only meaning in an 8-year-old's life. Some kids are just destined

for greater things. Sounds like he's looking

to get his ass kicked. I told him not to go over there,

and don't you let him

go over there either. "I don't want you

to let him go over there." Honey, I can't watch them

all day long, every one of them. Come on, Molly's a baby.

She needs my constant attention. Pete goes out in the morning,

he comes back, he's all clean, nobody ever calls to say

he's been in any trouble, I think I'm doing alright. Oh, that's Parenting 101. He's clean, and

nobody says he's trouble. What am I gonna have to do,

raise the kids and work? Don't start, Joe. That is just the territory

you don't want to get into. Hey... Hmm? Oh, no. Hey, if we were to make

a child -- let's say we were to bring

another child into the world right now -- I promise you

he'd be clean, and he wouldn't be

any trouble. Honey, you can't just climb

on top of me,

for goodness' sake. If it's my womb

you're looking for,

check the bottom of the bed, 'cause I was dusting

around there today. I think it fell out. [ Vehicle passes by,

dog barks ] Hey, that's gin. What? You should be a garbageman the way you pick up

every card I throw down. You do that to piss me off? No, I do it to win. Well, and to piss you off

a little. Now, let's see --

500 to 220... at, uh, what,

a nickel a point. [ Irish accent ] That's,

uh, 14 bucks you owe me, Lieutenant O'Malley. Hey. Gentlemen. My, uh, wife, son, and I

wanted to thank you for

your bravery and kindness. Thank you. Uh, hey, you're welcome. Rabbi, Joe O'Malley. On behalf of myself

and all the guys, we just want to say we're

real sorry for your loss. Thank you. Uh, Esther lived

a very good life. She ran my synagogue

like an army battalion. Oh, yeah? Uh, my wife believes

the best way to thank someone is through their stomach. So she's made some lasagna

for all of you. It's real good. I'll bet it is.

I'll bet it is. You know,

she shouldn't have. I mean, my guys, uh,

they love a good meal,

especially that one, but, uh, really, honestly,

we're just doing our job. Well, it's a heroic job

you do, and she wanted to thank you

personally, and I'm sure my synagogue's gonna want to thank you

formally. Oh, yeah. Man: Check this out. It takes two guys to hold

this thing to fire. In the Jewish tradition,

we, uh, sit shiva. It's for the mourners

of the deceased. Yeah, yeah, we got something

similar called a wake. Right.

It's like a wake. Sort of. Anyways,

I know you're busy, but I mention it 'cause

I'd be honoured if you'd stop by and sit with my family and

friends for a few minutes. Oh, yeah, sure, you just

let me know where it is, and

I'll try and stop by, yeah. Man: Okay, now careful. [ Grunts ]

Shhhh!

Yeah! Get that fire. Esther had one

living relative. They're from out of town, so

we'll be doing it at my pl--

well, my in-laws' place. Oh, yeah. You're gonna have to live

with your in-laws? Danny: Dad! Check me out! There's trouble. Yeah, good job.

Over there, over there! What have you done now?

[ Laughs ] Uh-oh. Ah, all kids love

fire trucks, huh?

Yeah. They certainly understand

that life is for living, huh? Hmm.

You have children? Oh, yeah. I got eight. Eight?!

Yeah. Wow, you're a blessed man. Well, I don't know.

Maybe "cursed" is a better word. [ Laughs ] By any chance, a, uh, young,

handsome redhead named Pete wouldn't be in the O'Malley clan

of yours, would he? Listen, you should know

your bravery's been passed on. He may be one of

the more earnest young men

I've ever met. Listen,

I want to tell you, I just found out he's being

a nuisance over there

at your temple, and I've talked to him,

reprimanded him, and believe me, he's not gonna

be bothering you anymore. I respect your wishes. You should know, though, that he's welcome

at my temple anytime. Yeah. Nice and short --

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