The Believers

Mom? Knock, knock.

It is too early for "Knock, knock."

Come on, eat up. We're running late.

Chris, give me a break!

Must it be World War II this morning?

World War III.

Cute, kid.

8:
30, Cal!

- Why didn't you tell me it was so late?

- I just did.

- Dad?

- What?

- Knock, knock.

- Who's there?

- Dwayne.

- Dwayne who?

Dwayne the bathtub, I'm dwowning!

That's terrible!

That's not my lunch, is it?

Not now, it isn't.

- When did your friends leave this morning?

- I thought they were your friends.

They left about 3:00.

You used to be able to go all night.

I know, but I can't do it anymore.

What can't you do anymore?

Eat your breakfast.

Do you think I should have served

the last drink in my pajamas?

Shoes and socks on. Let's go.

Oh, sh*t.

Great.

- Terrific, Cal.

- I got it.

Not the socks!

- Hit the showers.

- Right.

Mom?

What?

Coffee machine.

Perfect!

Mom.

What is it? Jesus!

Lisa, no! Oh, my God, no!

Chris, don't touch her!

Jesus Christ!

My God! Christ!

Por favor, don't break nothing!

And be careful from the walls.

Mrs. Halliday just painted them.

Follow me, okay?

You did what anyone would have done.

It happened so fast. I just reacted.

He was trying to help.

Christ, the man's got four kids!

You'll be more effective...

...when you do go back out there,

if you begin to forgive yourself.

That's what this is all about, Frank.

That's how I can help you, if you'll let me.

I want to.

I do. It's...

Good.

I'd say we made a pretty good beginning,

wouldn't you?

I'll set you up for next week, then.

What have you got there, little guy?

Chief Black Cloud.

Are you sick?

I'm sorry.

- You can call me anytime.

- Right.

See you next Thursday.

Hopefully we'll be

a little better settled in by then.

- Thank you, Doctor.

- You're welcome.

Are you all right, Bean?

Not so fast, my friend.

From now on, I don't think

you should play in here while I'm working.

Is it a deal?

Okay. What do we got here?

Flowers. Mrs. Ruiz and I

are gonna plant some for Mom.

Like these?

Mom wants me to.

Do you believe me?

I believe she would want you to. Sure.

Take it easy, you guys.

I just finished painting this place.

No! My beautiful wall!

I did this wall with my own hands

and now it looks like my first apartment.

- It's just a little gouge.

- It's a giant crater!

I'm gonna have to start from scratch!

Fill it, sand it!

What's the problem?

This. 10 years ago, I wouldn't have cared.

Now I want a wall to look like a wall.

Let me take a look at it.

- You don't have to do that.

- It's okay. I'm taking care of it.

Thank you very much. That's great.

Who says chivalry is dead?

Alive and well in New York. Amazing.

How does it feel to have your whole life

stuffed in little boxes?

A little cramped.

Here's the electrician's number.

He's expecting your call.

Painter's coming on Sunday.

I'll get to the kitchen faucet soon.

You'll fix it yourself?

Sure. I'm the landlady.

Hey, listen, I lost an earring...

...maybe in your apartment.

It's pretty hard to miss.

Then, it might be in my bag.

If you see it, will you let me know?

I'll keep an eye out.

- Great. How Is Carmen working out?

- Fine. She's terrific with Chris.

Sh*t!

These cops are going to do wonders

for my parking ticket situation.

I'll put in a word for you downtown.

If there's anything else you need,

I'm across the street.

Officer?

Have you started

writing that thing out yet?

Look out!

- The ball is in the clear. He scores!

- Wait for me!

Marty Wertheimer, please.

- Who's calling?

- It's Cal Jamison.

- Can you hold?

- Yes, I'll hold.

I told you never to call me here.

What do you want? I'm a busy man.

Hi, buddy, how are you?

Great. Is that a great apartment

that I found for you all by myself?

And how about the landlady?

Not bad, huh?

Do you know what I had to do to get that?

By the way, where's my commission?

Shut up already. You done great.

It's wonderful. No complaints.

Where are you? You're late.

I'm in the park.

- The park? You're supposed to be here.

- I'm on my way. I've got Chris with me.

Great.

- It's okay if I bring him?

- Yeah, please.

Okay. See you soon.

Chris!

This is unusual for Central Park.

What are you doing down here?

What do you mean? I run here everyday.

- Did you see anyone else here?

- No. Just me.

- Is this all you saw?

- That's all I saw!

Calm down, miss.

What are you doing here?

I run here every day with my friend!

Today, she had to go to the dentist.

- I'll need some information.

- Information?

What kind of information?

- Like your name first, please.

- My name?

My name is Muriel Greenburg.

Do you spell Greenburg: G-r-e-e-n-b-e-r-g?

No. B-u-r-g. Greenburg.

I may need more information later on.

What's your address?

Sorry.

Come on.

Folks, the show is over!

I'm sure you can find something

better to do than look at this garbage.

Come on, start moving.

Get out of here, let's go.

Keep moving.

Brujera.

Keep going.

Brujera.

All right, just keep going away.

Dad, do you believe in God?

I believe in a god.

What you got there?

May I?

- Where'd you get this?

- Found it.

- Where?

- In the park.

Where in the park?

Somewhere. It's a wishing shell.

How do you know that?

I just do.

Where is he?

There he is.

- Hi, Marty.

- Chris, how are you doing?

I've been waiting all morning for you.

- How are you?

- Who's this bum?

You have to watch these guys

who hang out in the park.

- What's this?

- What?

Bubble-gum?

Don't you know where to park your gum?

- Where?

- On the bedpost, for crying out loud.

You got any questions about important

stuff like this, you come ask your lawyer.

- Okay.

- Okay. I ever show you this one?

Twice.

Okay, wise guy, you get them apart.

I'll bring him right back. Promise.

- Coffee?

- No.

One. Regular. Thanks.

Wait a minute.

We agree, so what's the problem?

I don't have a problem

with the idea of a lawsuit.

I don't want Chris to have to relive it all.

Neither do I.

But that coffee machine

was f***in' defective...

...and we gotta nail them

so no one else is killed.

So long as Chris

doesn't have to testify. I mean it.

- I feel very strongly about this.

- You and me both.

This will not go to trial.

I promise you. They'd be crazy.

They'll settle. Do you smoke?

No, thanks, I quit.

Yeah, me too.

I quit at least twice this week already.

Thanks.

I love Chris, you know that.

He's a great kid.

Tell you the truth,

he's not the one I'm worried about.

- I'm all right.

- That's it? "I'm all right"?

You spend your time

listening to cops' problems...

...you can't talk about your own?

It's lonely.

Yeah?

I'm trying to pick up the pieces.

It really feels strange being back.

The city's changed a lot.

Some days I'm not so sure

it was a good idea to bring Chris here.

But in a funny way,

it's brought us closer together.

You need anything at all,

I'm there before you hang up the phone.

I know.

- I feel better. You?

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