The Good Student

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Let's rephrase the question,

shall we, Mr. Mullen?

What do you mean?

Not now, Amber.

Brett.

Brett.

Yeah?

Think about it.

Where did he deliver

the Gettysburg Address?

People, just give him a chance,

please?

Gettysburg?

Correct.

I love history...

always have.

Not just because

it repeats itself,

which it does in ways

different than you'd think,

but because,

at least in American history...

Ordinary men become great...

So great, in fact,

that others around them

are forced to acknowledge

their own actions

and become better men

themselves.

I got a

really dirty mind?

How dirty can I get?

What are you looking at, Mr.

Gibb?

Jesus Christ.

You shouldn't sneak up

on people like that.

Hi.

Hello.

What do you need?

Something strong.

Bourbon, tequila, Irish whiskey?

Um...

I know.

I'll have a daiquiri.

Um...

Five bucks.

I don't really

drink beer.

I guess I'll be

drinking this one.

My own father left

us when I was a kid.

The men I looked up to

were the founding fathers.

They were the ones who taught me

the ways of the world.

Of all of our great leaders,

great teachers,

no one has taught me more,

guided me more,

and meant more to me

than President Abraham Lincoln.

It's funny,

the things that inspire us,

the way people throughout time

have taken an idea,

an obsession,

and turned it into means

to support themselves.

[woman on M Who looked clean

on the outside, but within-

[man on M Are you tired

of getting the runaround

when shopping for a quality

new or used vehicle?

Do you want a great car or truck

at a fair price?

Well, of course you do.

At Palmer Auto, that is just

what you're gonna get.

Price plus selection

and zero bull.

I guarantee it, or my name

isn't honest Phil Palmer.

Just ask the apple of my eye.

Give me a P!

Give me an A!

Give me an L!

Give me an M-E-R!

What's that spell?

Palmer Auto!

Whoo!

Highway 36, just

east of Donovan junction.

"You cannot have conflict

"without being yourselves

the aggressors.

"We are not enemies,

but friends.

"We must not be enemies.

"Though passion may have

strained it,

"we must not break

our bonds of affection.

"The mythic chords of memory

"stretching from every

battlefield and patriot grave

"to every living heart

and hearthstone

"all across this broad land

"will yet swell

the chorus of the Union

by the better angels

of our nature."

And with these words,

Mr. Lincoln was sworn in

as the 16th president

of these United States

on Monday, March the 4th, 1861.

Very exciting stuff.

Any questions?

Okay.

Moving on.

Who can tell me

the biggest problem

facing Lincoln

when he took office?

Fact:
peanut butter was

not invented until 1890...

25 years after the end

of the Civil War.

Homework, people.

Read chapter ten and remember,

study for the test on Wednesday.

It's 20% of your grade.

Is Ally's ass gonna be

on the test?

What can I do for you, Amber?

New wardrobe, Gibb?

Is that what the ladies dug

back in your day?

Sorry to disappoint you,

Mr. Macauley,

but I am not that old.

You look very handsome,

Ronald.

My Herman had a suit

like that.

Thank you, Mrs. Whitman.

Video Treats.

Yeah.

Membership expired

three years ago.

You're gonna need

a new card, hold on.

Amber?

Yeah?

Come here

and sign this gentleman up.

Okay.

What gentleman?

Allyson.

I saw your father's commercial

last night.

You were very good,

very talented.

Thanks.

Yeah, it was kind of

an easy cheer,

but I'll tell him you liked it.

Can I go now?

Yes, of course.

Um. Ally?

I'm in the market

for a new car,

and I was thinking

of going to see your father.

Yeah, cool, I'll tell him

you're gonna stop by.

Forgot your change,

Ronald.

"Very talented. "

Only three original owners,

2.5 liters and 4 cylinders

of pure Detroit power.

She's gentle on the gas,

great with the grandchildren.

How's that sound to you folks'?

How many miles did

you say you had on it?

You think about it,

mull it over, kick the tires.

When you're ready,

I'll be right over there.

I can see

you've got primo taste.

Honest Phil.

The one and only.

And what would your name be,

partner?

Ronald Gibb.

Mr. Gibb.

Ally told me you'd stop by,

and here you are.

Well, let's talk trucks,

shall we?

This monster

has got it all.

8-liter magnum, V10,

three hundred and--

Ten horsepower,

450 pound-feet of torque,

6,000-pound hauling capacity,

and the ability to tow

a 15,000-pound trailer.

Man knows his Ram.

I did a little research.

It's been a long time

since I bought anything

this expensive.

Expensive.

Nonsense, my friend.

That's why

We've got financing.

I prefer to pay with cash.

Ally was right.

You are a genius.

She said that?

Best damn teacher

she's got.

Ron?

Can I call you Ron?

Ron, skirts get moist

for a ride like this.

You'd be fighting 'em off

with a stick.

Wow, is this yours?

Yep.

It's sexy.

I made some pasta,

enough for two.

Already ate.

A good woman.

All men in history had one

or needed one to take themselves

from one level to the next.

While men have

traditionally been

the doers in the public's mind,

it's women who have been

the motivators,

whether they meant to be

or not.

Mr. Gibb,

you're my favorite teacher.

Why are you

trippin' like this?

What did you

expect, you pig?

Baby, calm down, okay?

Listen.

No, it's not okay.

We're breaking up,

and I am serious

this time!

You see what

you're doing to me?

You're making

a big mistake.

Miss Palmer?

Is everything all right?

I just lost my ride home.

Come on.

We were gonna get out

of this stupid town together.

I guess that was

just my crazy dream.

As you get older,

you'll find your dreams change.

How do you mean?

Well, we all make

grandiose plans--

great job, big money,

nice house.

The problem is that

what seems perfect one day

may not be so great

when we actually get it.

So we got to get what we want

to know it's not what we want?

Something like that.

But don't get me wrong.

Unexpected things can happen

for the better sometimes too.

Something amazing

might fall into your life

when you least expect it.

Can I ask you

a personal question?

Are you married?

Was.

Things...

didn't work out for us.

My mom died when I was five.

It sucks.

I'm sorry.

When you get to be my age,

you accept

that a lot of things suck.

They say life always

gets in the way of living.

I like that.

You know, you're a lot cooler

than I thought.

Well, thanks for the ride.

I guess

I'll see you tomorrow.

Ally, wait.

I really

shouldn't be doing this.

Your graded test.

Look, I-l tried

to study last night.

I really did, but--

Take a look.

An A?

My God.

I can't believe it!

You earned it.

Thank you!

My bad.

Probably shouldn't have

done that.

You rock, Mr. Gibb.

By the way,

love the truck.

Mad sexy.

Dad?

Morning.

Morning, Marge.

Beautiful day.

Certainly is.

Close the door, Ron.

These men are police.

They need to ask

a few questions.

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