The Dog Who Saved Summer Page #7

Yeah, I'm watching the boys

while Randy and his wife

go to their bowling league.

- Grandma:
Look at this.

- What's in the box?

- Grandma:
Yeah, let's see.

- This is amazing.

Yeah, I told Grandma

I'd bring some cool stuff over

- from where I was in the Fireflies.

- Grandma:
How nice.

Wow, look at this backpack.

I can use this

on my hiking trip.

Can we set this tent up

in the backyard?

Why not?

And feathers go perfect

with my uniform.

- Grandma:
Yes.

- Hey. guys.

Why don't you go say hello

to Ben and Zeus? They're in the car.

- Oh, please do.

- Eve:
Tell the boys I said hello.

So, the kids treating you

all right, Annie?

Of course, they are.

Oh, those are great kids.

I love them really.

They're no problem at all.

Everything all

right there, Annie?

Hmm? Oh, this. Oh.

This is just a little

poison ivy. I'll be fine.

The doctor says

she should be fine tomorrow.

Hey, listen.

How is obedience school, huh?

Yeah, um, well, it's tough.

I gotta tell you it's the most

grueling thing I've ever done.

I mean, I come home.

I'm tired, I'm bruised.

- Okay, but how is Zeus doing?

- Oh, Zeus?

- Yeah.

- Yeah, pretty good.

Pretty good, yeah.

Although I don't think

he wants to be there.

- Really?

- Yeah, I get that feeling.

You know, some dogs

just don't change.

Oh, that's a shame.

Look at me.

I've been told a million times,

but I still drink out

of the toilet bowl.

There's just something

about that fresh, cool water.

Ooh, I think I need a drink.

All right.

I'm gonna get going

because Ben and Zeus are

in the car waiting

and class starts at 9:00

and I can't be late.

Oh, gotta get there on time.

Okay. Well, thank you so much, George.

Oh, jeez.

Okay. All right, well, uh,

you be good, Annie.

Thank you so much.

Okay. Thank you.

This is gonna be great.

- Okay.

- I love you.

- All right. Get some cream.

- Okay.

Vernon:
Here we are people.

You made it to the last day.

We almost lost Bannister

here in the process,

but sometimes,

even the tortoise finishes the race.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Ah, and today,

you brought some help with you.

Maybe he can teach you

some pointers, yes?

The final lesson

is walking the teeter totter.

This will teach your dog

balance and precision.

Apollo.

Just like this, boys.

Show off.

Apollo:
I can't wait

to see you fail, meter maid.

Begin.

Relish:

No sweat.

All right, here we go.

Colby:

Apollo, watch this.

Vernon:

Very good, very good.

Do I really have to do this?

Lam exhausted.

- Ben:
What's his problem?

- It's a board thing.

He's doesn't like teeter tots.

He doesn't like diving boards.

I definitely don't like

tall buildings.

Zeus, follow me. Like this.

Zeus:
Uh, hey, George.

I think I'm supposed to do that.

- Hey, Zeus.

- Zeus:
Hey, George,

you're pulling too hard.

You know, Bannister,

I regret ever

giving you a seat in my class.

That seat should have gone

to a more worthy student.

And, you, a guppy would

have benefited more

- from my instruction.

- Relish:
Yeah. That's right. Zeus.

- You're a fish.

- Dad?

Listen here, puppy Rambo.

I got news for you.

You can push me around,

you can mock me,

you can make me jog until I puke.

But don't ever, ever, ever

de-animalize my dog.

Yeah, Georgie.

You tell him.

Let me tell you something.

Zeus has more talent in his hind

than your little wolf dog does.

- Really?

- Really?

Really.

- Prove it.

- Let's not and say we did.

- Name the place.

- Tomorrow's showcase.

Well, that's not fair.

Apollo's not even a student.

You got it.

You're gonna be

seriously embarrassed.

Yeah, we'll see

who's embarrassed.

Dad, what did you just do?

I don't know.

I don't know.

I'll be honest, Zeus.

I thought you were

the dumbest one in this class.

Apparently, I was wrong.

You just wait until tomorrow.

He can't even go

on the teeter totter.

Okay, mongrel.

I'll play your little game

but when I beat you,

that collar is mine.

And this time,

I'll tear it to smithereens.

And if I win.

I want an apology from you

in front of the whole school

for the way

you've been treating me.

( Chuckles ) Okay, Zeus.

Anything you say.

Oh, boy. Buddy,

I don't know what's going on.

I don't feel good.

Quick, George.

Let's make a run for it.

We'll join the doggie

protection program.

I think I'm gonna be sick.

( clears throat)

Mr. Lee,

we have a problem.

Come on. That's right.

Boy, I really have

problems now, Mr. Lee.

When I say throw away,

you'll throw this away. Got it?

Yeah, look, I'd really love

to spend the day

helping you unpack boxes

or catching rats,

but this is serious.

Throw away.

Mr. Lee, we Bannisters

always recycle.

Good boy.

Come back.

This isn't what I came here for.

- I need to learn.

- No, more work.

- Work?

- Throw away, huh?

We have 20 more boxes to open.

I can't help

you throw away bubble wrap.

George is upstairs

puking up his nerves

and I got a showdown

with Apollo at the showcase.

Well, you are concerned?

Whatever gave you that idea?

You're nervous

about tomorrow, huh?

- Oh, boy.

- Can you help me make out a will?

Fear is only in your mind.

It is your heart and spirit

that will help you defeat Apollo.

Now, come back tonight

and we will finish your training.

- All right?

- Oh, I wish I could

share your confidence because right now,

I don't know how this day

- could possibly get any worse.

- Goodbye.

Come on, Zeus.

Jump over the hurdle

like we did in class.

Oh, I'm sorry, George.

Let's try it again.

Okay, buddy.

Come over here.

Come here.

Here.

This is what I wanna

talk to you about, all right?

I'm really sorry about bringing you in

on this whole Vernon thing.

Just for a silly little bet.

- You're more important than that.

- Believe me, this obedience school

has been hard on the both of us.

And by the way, don't ever listen

to anything that jerk says.

I don't know how

we're gonna do it,

but we're going to do it tomorrow.

I know you're gonna try your hardest.

Thanks, Georgie.

You know I won't let you down.

Here's the thing, buddy.

You're not a normal dog.

You're special.

You got great genes.

And most of all,

you're a Bannister.

What do you say

we call it a night?

Poor Georgie.

It's not his fault

I can't balance

on a teeter totter

or crawl through a tunnel.

I can't let him down tomorrow.

And I know just the person

that can help me.

Okay. The coast is clear.

Ready to finish your training?

Yeah, about that,

I know I helped to catch rats,

unpack boxes

and even plug in your radio,

but shouldn't I learn

some real skills?

I'm gonna get my hindquarters

kicked tomorrow.

Let's review scare the rat.

I don't get it.

You run through the tunnel

and scare the rat

like last night.

That's just like the tunnel

George crawled through.

Wait a minute.

After that, pull the cord.

And the weave poles.

And then plant the paw.

And the teeter totter.

Then throw away.

Remember, throw away.

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