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but you could try it. That...

was a really good throw. I could beat it,

I just need a really good rock. No. No. No. That's no good. [ Chuckles ]

Heh heh heh. Yeah, yeah. How ya doin'? Danny: No wonder people die

trying to get to Heaven. The last one's

gotta be tough. I don't know. 'Cause some of those

were real tough. Yeah, but the last one's gotta

be really, really tough. Something that takes strength,

speed, and courage. I don't know. Swim out to the buoy. I can't even see the buoy. I can't get there. You're gonna have to if you want

to win the decathlon. Go ahead. [ Gasping ] Danny: Help! I need help! You passed 9 out of 10

tests. God's gotta be happy

with you. Yeah, but I don't know if I'm

gonna pass the last one. That's tough. I really want to pass

the decathlon. I want to go to Heaven. Pete: Do kids die

from what you have? Well, I heard some adults

whispering about it. Adults always get quiet when

they talk about death. Sometimes I hear my parents talk

about it late at night. Sometimes they start to cry. I don't want them to feel sad

if I die. Well,

there's our little man. Thanks for joining us. [ Speaking Hebrew ] What are you doing? Thanking God for the food. Yeah, but what was that you did

as I began the prayer? Oh, you mean this? Yeah. Well, it's like picking up

a phone and calling God. I just wanted to make sure

he was there to hear you. Okay. You know, this quest

for Heaven -- it's, uh, it's a good thing,

of course, but as Jewish people, we have

our own rituals and customs... different than Pete's. Yeah, I know. I taught Pete some of them,

but I like this one. I see. [ Speaking Hebrew rapidly ] But let's, uh... let's maybe do this less... as in not at all. Okay. Thanks. There you go. It probably wouldn't be good

for business if the rabbi's son converts

to Christianity. I wouldn't think so. No. Kenny, maybe this is going

too far. What would you have me do, tell our son he can't go out

and play with Pete? Would that make you happy? I don't think it's about

making me happy. I think it's about you

bending over backwards not to make waves

with your son. Make waves. I thought we were gonna let our

children make choices in life, that we were gonna try to be

a little bit different than our parents were

with us. Leave my parents

out of this. Was I alone when we talked

about this? No, but I don't think

this is the time for our child

to be making these choices. Or maybe

it's the best time. Why? So Danny can cover all

of his bases? It's not about

covering bases. When was the last time

our son went out... enjoying himself...

playing... like a boy? Not like a sick boy, just... a boy. Good luck. Thanks. I'll need it. Yeah, I know. Help, Pete! Help! I don't understand. You look like you're gonna make

it, and then you don't. I don't know. Well, you make it back fine

with me. I know. So, then, what's wrong? Well, I look up to see

where the buoy is, and I can't see it. And then I realise how far out

I am, and then, well... What if I go with you? Um, no.

I gotta do it alone. Mmm... But what if you don't

look up? But then I don't know

where I am. Don't worry.

We'll figure this out. I can see fine. I can see it from here,

but when I get in the water, I can't see it, and then everything starts

getting really fast, and I can't go

any further. Stay right here and watch me

swim to the buoy. I'll be right back. 51... 52... 53... 54... Listen, all you have to do

is count your strokes. It took me 50 strokes there

and 55 strokes back. You don't even have

to look up. Can you count to 50? Yeah. I'm a little bigger, so it might take you

a few more strokes. Can you count to 60? Yep. Well, then just count to 60

strokes, and then swim back. Okay. I can do that. But let's do it tomorrow. Meet me under the stairs

at the synagogue. Right. Tomorrow. Tomorrow you complete

the decathlon. Danny said

I might find you here. Well, uh, I don't know how

he knew I would be here. He said tell you he couldn't

complete the decathlon today. Well, tell him I can meet him

tomorrow. Tomorrow's no good,

either. He's got to see the doctor

about his cancer. I think he's fine. I think so, too. Are they gonna give him

any more of that medicine that makes him

lose his hair? I don't know. I'm not a doctor. My oldest brother wants

to become a doctor. Yeah? Could always use another

good doctor. My dad says they play

too much golf, and they charge

like bastards. Seamus says it's okay

to say swear words as long as you're saying what

the person before you said. Seamus sounds like he'll be

a good journalist someday. Tell me about

your older brother. Is he, uh, studying medicine

in school? No, he can't afford it. Medicine's very expensive. Certainly worth it, though,

if you work hard. Rabbi, when do you think

Danny will be better? [ Sighs ] I think that one's

in God's hands. Well, you're close to God. Hopefully that rubs off

a little on Danny. I really hope

he gets better soon. We've got some unfinished

business to handle. I certainly hope you get to take

care of that business. For now, what Danny needs

is our prayers. Okay. I'll pray to Jesus,

and you pray to God, and hopefully one of the two

will answer. That's a deal. See you later,

Rabbi Jacobsen. Oh, that was good. Thank you, dear. You know, um,

the rabbi called and said he wanted to stop by

after dinner, and I said it was okay. Rabbi?

Mm-hmm. Jewish people go overboard

with this gratitude stuff,

don't they? Honey, I don't think it has

anything to do with him being

Jewish. He's just saying thank you. Where's knucklehead? Mom,

where does this dish go? He called,

he said he'd be late. He called, alright? At least he called. Probably sitting on his can

in that lifeguard tower

reading a book. Dirty book. [ Knock on door ] Come in. He's at the door.

You don't yell. What?

Oh, hi. Hi. Rabbi Jacobsen.

Margaret O'Malley. Hey, Rabbi.

How are you? Good, good, good.

I'm sorry to interrupt you. No, no. Would you like

something to eat? I can make you a plate.

Oh, thanks, no. My wife thinks if I eat

another woman's cooking, it's a form of adultery,

so I shouldn't. But I brought something

for after the meal. Oh. Alrighty.

Would you like some coffee? That'd be great.

That'd be great, yeah, thanks. Sit.

Okay. So, how's your, uh,

how's your little boy? Oh, he's good. Thanks. Yeah, we go in tomorrow

for the monthly checkup, and hopefully it'll be

six months remission. Oh, good, good.

We hope so, too. Oh, thanks, thanks. Here you go. Oh, great.

Thank you very much. So what's going on? Oh, well, you probably remember

I mentioned to you that the synagogue would like

to formally thank you for your bravery. Oh, no, no, no, no. There's no need for that. I told you, you know,

we're just doing our job. And I have a standing order

not to disagree with a man

under his own roof, but, um, you risked your life

to save my son's life, and if not for the explosion, you would've marched back

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