1 00:00:00,835 --> 00:00:03,702 [school bell rings] 2 00:00:03,704 --> 00:00:06,438 Sister rose: These are your high school course 3 00:00:06,573 --> 00:00:09,074 Selection sheets, students. 4 00:00:09,076 --> 00:00:10,742 Choose wisely. 5 00:00:10,778 --> 00:00:14,813 The poor decisions you make today will haunt you forever. 6 00:00:14,849 --> 00:00:16,981 Adult mark (v.O.): The last week of the last year 7 00:00:17,018 --> 00:00:18,149 Of junior high. 8 00:00:18,185 --> 00:00:19,718 -We get to pick our own classes? 9 00:00:19,720 --> 00:00:20,753 I'm doing music! 10 00:00:20,888 --> 00:00:21,787 Mark: Theatre arts? 11 00:00:21,922 --> 00:00:24,089 A whole class of just acting? 12 00:00:24,091 --> 00:00:25,657 I love high school! 13 00:00:25,693 --> 00:00:27,993 -I'm just gonna take all the burn-out classes. 14 00:00:28,128 --> 00:00:29,595 Home ec, check. 15 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:31,063 Shop, check. 16 00:00:31,065 --> 00:00:32,498 Gym, double check. 17 00:00:32,633 --> 00:00:34,600 Sister rose: Well, isn't that too bad? 18 00:00:34,602 --> 00:00:37,269 I'm sure you'll all miss each other. 19 00:00:37,404 --> 00:00:38,703 -How do you mean? 20 00:00:38,773 --> 00:00:41,206 -You've all been in the same class since the seventh grade, 21 00:00:41,208 --> 00:00:43,142 But the high school is made up of feeder schools 22 00:00:43,277 --> 00:00:44,409 From all over town. 23 00:00:44,412 --> 00:00:47,512 And if you're picking different subjects, well, 24 00:00:47,581 --> 00:00:50,281 You may never see each other again. 25 00:00:50,317 --> 00:00:52,350 Adult mark (v.O.): We were about to be mixed up, 26 00:00:52,420 --> 00:00:53,685 Like bingo balls in a tumbler. 27 00:00:53,754 --> 00:00:55,420 This wasn't the start of something... 28 00:00:55,423 --> 00:00:57,122 It was the end of everything! 29 00:00:57,257 --> 00:00:59,024 Fox: I can't wait to get out of this hole. 30 00:00:59,093 --> 00:01:00,292 -Don't count your chickens. 31 00:01:00,361 --> 00:01:02,227 Your mathematics examination is tomorrow. 32 00:01:02,362 --> 00:01:04,363 And study up this time, mister. 33 00:01:04,365 --> 00:01:06,698 You should be in grade eleven by now. 34 00:01:06,767 --> 00:01:08,033 -He's gonna pass. 35 00:01:08,035 --> 00:01:10,369 -Oh, I hope so. Trust me. 36 00:01:10,371 --> 00:01:12,771 I don't want either of you in my class again. 37 00:01:12,906 --> 00:01:16,675 [school bell rings] 38 00:01:16,810 --> 00:01:18,010 Sister rose: Mr. Critch? 39 00:01:18,145 --> 00:01:19,611 A moment, please? 40 00:01:22,249 --> 00:01:25,451 I'm afraid you're the class valedictorian. 41 00:01:25,586 --> 00:01:27,252 -You mean... I got the best grades? 42 00:01:27,387 --> 00:01:28,953 -Calm down, einstein. 43 00:01:28,989 --> 00:01:31,123 You beat tina by three percent. 44 00:01:31,192 --> 00:01:32,658 You're the best of a bad lot, 45 00:01:32,793 --> 00:01:34,593 But you'll have to make a speech, 46 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:37,196 And you've got the gift of gab, at least. 47 00:01:37,331 --> 00:01:38,730 -I'm honoured, sister. 48 00:01:38,866 --> 00:01:40,933 I think I'll start off with like a little joke... 49 00:01:40,935 --> 00:01:43,668 Maybe do my "what if mr. T was canadian?" bit. 50 00:01:43,737 --> 00:01:46,538 Mister "eh"? Heh, spelled e-h. 51 00:01:46,607 --> 00:01:48,540 From the "eh team," spelled e-h. 52 00:01:48,675 --> 00:01:52,010 -You'll do no such thing. The archbishop will be there. 53 00:01:52,079 --> 00:01:53,645 Just say what you've learned. 54 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:56,081 I'll be approving your every word. 55 00:01:56,083 --> 00:01:57,883 -I will not be censored. 56 00:01:57,885 --> 00:01:59,484 Lenny bruce went to jail for the comedian's-- 57 00:01:59,553 --> 00:02:01,686 -Valedictorians can't fail. 58 00:02:01,821 --> 00:02:04,756 Do the speech my way and I'll push you through 59 00:02:04,792 --> 00:02:07,792 No matter how badly you flunk the math exam. 60 00:02:09,430 --> 00:02:11,797 -Pleasure doing business with you, sister. 61 00:02:11,799 --> 00:02:14,566 ♪ 62 00:02:14,701 --> 00:02:17,135 Adult mark (v.O.): I wracked my brain to think of something, 63 00:02:17,204 --> 00:02:18,770 Anything, I had learned in school. 64 00:02:18,772 --> 00:02:20,538 -Look at you, reading the paper. 65 00:02:20,574 --> 00:02:22,440 -I'm just checking out the real estate ads. 66 00:02:22,510 --> 00:02:25,110 Mary: Why're you looking at real estate ads? 67 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:26,311 -I... 68 00:02:26,347 --> 00:02:27,913 Just wanted to see what's going on. 69 00:02:27,982 --> 00:02:29,181 -Are you moving out? 70 00:02:29,250 --> 00:02:30,382 Can I have your room? 71 00:02:30,451 --> 00:02:32,550 -Wha... What do you wanna take his room for? 72 00:02:32,586 --> 00:02:34,252 Mary: Nobody's moving out! 73 00:02:34,388 --> 00:02:35,420 You work next door. 74 00:02:35,456 --> 00:02:37,556 What would you wanna move out for? 75 00:02:37,691 --> 00:02:38,823 -Well... 76 00:02:38,893 --> 00:02:41,392 I-I was just thinking with linda and the baby and all, 77 00:02:41,428 --> 00:02:42,928 I could probably use the space, right? 78 00:02:42,997 --> 00:02:45,397 Adult mark (v.O.): I didn't know what I learned in school , 79 00:02:45,466 --> 00:02:47,432 But my brother never learned when to shut up. 80 00:02:47,568 --> 00:02:49,935 -We don't want you wasting your hard-earned money on rent. 81 00:02:50,070 --> 00:02:51,737 -You guys are okay with her staying here, then? 82 00:02:51,872 --> 00:02:54,072 -God, no! We don't want a baby bawling in the house! 83 00:02:54,108 --> 00:02:55,139 It's bad enough with pop! 84 00:02:55,176 --> 00:02:56,507 -And where am I gonna go? 85 00:02:56,544 --> 00:02:58,209 You wanna put me into a home? 86 00:02:58,245 --> 00:03:00,045 -We're not gonna put you in a home. 87 00:03:00,047 --> 00:03:01,479 We can't afford it. 88 00:03:01,481 --> 00:03:03,481 Mike sr: Look, mike, if you do decide to move out, 89 00:03:03,517 --> 00:03:04,550 I'll support ya. 90 00:03:04,685 --> 00:03:07,385 Not financially, but... You know. 91 00:03:07,421 --> 00:03:08,854 -Thanks, dad. 92 00:03:08,989 --> 00:03:09,887 -Oof! 93 00:03:11,658 --> 00:03:12,690 What? 94 00:03:12,692 --> 00:03:14,425 Pop: Looks like you're gonna be the one 95 00:03:14,461 --> 00:03:16,762 Looking for a place to live. [chuckles] 96 00:03:16,897 --> 00:03:19,231 Sister rose: You will have 20 minutes 97 00:03:19,300 --> 00:03:20,832 To finish your exam, children. 98 00:03:20,834 --> 00:03:21,967 -Hey, give it. 99 00:03:22,102 --> 00:03:25,370 Sister rose: I suggest you use your time wisely. 100 00:03:25,372 --> 00:03:26,638 [ritche sighs] 101 00:03:26,674 --> 00:03:29,975 ♪ 102 00:03:29,977 --> 00:03:31,075 -Pass it. -No. 103 00:03:31,111 --> 00:03:32,144 Fox: Pass it! 104 00:03:32,279 --> 00:03:34,312 -I'll be taking that, missy. 105 00:03:36,316 --> 00:03:38,283 Wouldn't want you tempted. 106 00:03:38,418 --> 00:03:40,252 One last thing to confiscate 107 00:03:40,254 --> 00:03:43,421 Before you walk off into obscurity. 108 00:03:43,457 --> 00:03:45,857 A souvenir, if you will. 109 00:03:45,859 --> 00:03:49,194 And you, move your desk up here next to mine. 110 00:03:49,263 --> 00:03:52,030 Class: Oooh... 111 00:03:52,165 --> 00:03:53,899 [sister rose clears throat] 112 00:03:57,805 --> 00:04:02,140 ♪ 113 00:04:02,176 --> 00:04:05,076 [clock ticking] 114 00:04:05,145 --> 00:04:09,181 [dramatic music] 115 00:04:09,316 --> 00:04:10,348 [music stops] 116 00:04:11,685 --> 00:04:13,418 Adult mark (v.O.): It was impossible. 117 00:04:13,487 --> 00:04:15,754 Fox's brother had finished ahead of everyone, 118 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:18,023 With five minutes to spare! 119 00:04:18,158 --> 00:04:19,491 Sister rose: Pencils down. 120 00:04:19,626 --> 00:04:22,027 Mr. Critch, kindly collect the papers. 121 00:04:26,733 --> 00:04:28,500 Adult mark (v.O.): Her tutoring had paid off. 122 00:04:28,635 --> 00:04:31,303 Fox's brother was... 123 00:04:31,372 --> 00:04:32,437 -You didn't finish. 124 00:04:32,572 --> 00:04:34,172 -I was the first finished! 125 00:04:34,174 --> 00:04:35,574 Mark: You didn't do the back. 126 00:04:35,709 --> 00:04:38,176 Middle fox: Nobody said to flip it over! 127 00:04:38,212 --> 00:04:40,178 Fox: Nimrod! 128 00:04:40,247 --> 00:04:41,312 You gotta let him finish. 129 00:04:41,348 --> 00:04:42,580 -I do not. 130 00:04:42,582 --> 00:04:43,649 -That's not fair! 131 00:04:43,784 --> 00:04:45,784 -Life isn't fair, missy. 132 00:04:45,786 --> 00:04:48,086 And besides, if it's even-steven you're after, 133 00:04:48,088 --> 00:04:49,755 It wouldn't be fair to the other students 134 00:04:49,757 --> 00:04:51,456 If I gave your brother extra time. 135 00:04:51,591 --> 00:04:52,757 -We have to stay together, sister. 136 00:04:52,826 --> 00:04:54,225 Sister rose: I'm sure you will. 137 00:04:54,295 --> 00:04:55,661 There's already one of you in jail, 138 00:04:55,796 --> 00:04:58,330 And I'm sure the rest are soon to follow. 139 00:04:58,399 --> 00:04:59,964 -Why do you have to be so... 140 00:05:00,034 --> 00:05:01,400 Mean? 141 00:05:01,402 --> 00:05:03,000 -[fox sighs] -[school bell rings] 142 00:05:03,002 --> 00:05:04,469 Adult mark (v.O.): Fox was right. 143 00:05:04,471 --> 00:05:05,536 It wasn't fair. 144 00:05:05,572 --> 00:05:07,139 And sister rose was also right... 145 00:05:07,274 --> 00:05:08,473 Neither was life. 146 00:05:08,509 --> 00:05:10,075 Mike sr: And in entertainment news, 147 00:05:10,077 --> 00:05:12,611 Officials announced that August will see the largest concert 148 00:05:12,746 --> 00:05:14,345 In newfoundland history 149 00:05:14,381 --> 00:05:16,614 When we're visited by popular entertainer 150 00:05:16,684 --> 00:05:18,050 Rodney stewart. 151 00:05:18,185 --> 00:05:20,819 Now, here's dick dunphy with the traffic. 152 00:05:20,888 --> 00:05:21,953 Gertie: Mike? 153 00:05:21,955 --> 00:05:22,954 -Yeah? -Yup? 154 00:05:23,891 --> 00:05:26,458 Mr. Murphy approved your request. 155 00:05:26,460 --> 00:05:27,458 -Cool. 156 00:05:27,494 --> 00:05:28,927 Thanks, gertie. 157 00:05:28,996 --> 00:05:30,061 -What request? 158 00:05:30,097 --> 00:05:32,497 -He asked to move into the basement apartment. 159 00:05:32,566 --> 00:05:33,698 -Of our house? 160 00:05:33,701 --> 00:05:35,233 -It's a company house. 161 00:05:35,235 --> 00:05:37,369 -Exactly! -That'll do, gertie. 162 00:05:37,438 --> 00:05:38,904 Why'd you go over my head like that? 163 00:05:39,039 --> 00:05:40,638 -Dad, you know I need my own space. 164 00:05:40,774 --> 00:05:42,707 -You do, or linda does? 165 00:05:42,710 --> 00:05:44,109 -It's the same thing. 166 00:05:44,178 --> 00:05:45,443 -That's so sweet. 167 00:05:45,578 --> 00:05:46,945 [phone ringing in other room] 168 00:05:47,014 --> 00:05:51,216 I should go check the switchboard. 169 00:05:51,285 --> 00:05:52,784 Mike jr: Dad... 170 00:05:52,786 --> 00:05:54,419 I'm not even really moving out. 171 00:05:54,421 --> 00:05:56,120 I'm moving... Under. 172 00:05:56,156 --> 00:05:57,456 -You're moving too fast. 173 00:05:57,458 --> 00:05:59,291 -Dad, I need to make my own way. 174 00:05:59,426 --> 00:06:02,327 I don't wanna be living with my parents for the rest of my life. 175 00:06:02,329 --> 00:06:03,395 -I did! 176 00:06:03,530 --> 00:06:05,396 -You said that I had your support. 177 00:06:05,432 --> 00:06:08,066 -You did. You do. 178 00:06:08,068 --> 00:06:11,603 Just as long as you're doing what's best for you. 179 00:06:11,672 --> 00:06:14,005 -She's what's best for me. 180 00:06:21,315 --> 00:06:22,614 [door opens] 181 00:06:22,749 --> 00:06:25,417 Pop: So, how's the speech coming along, mr. Churchill? 182 00:06:25,486 --> 00:06:26,685 -Terrible. 183 00:06:26,687 --> 00:06:28,420 -Well, the cat's never got your tongue before. 184 00:06:28,422 --> 00:06:31,890 -It's just, I don't know what sister rose wants me to say. 185 00:06:31,959 --> 00:06:33,758 -Oh... Well... 186 00:06:33,827 --> 00:06:36,895 No wonder you can't write it. 187 00:06:36,964 --> 00:06:39,598 It's got to come from the heart. 188 00:06:39,600 --> 00:06:41,833 Here, let me see it. 189 00:06:41,869 --> 00:06:44,168 Oof, what a scribble. 190 00:06:44,204 --> 00:06:46,838 Ah, here. "we come here as children..." 191 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:48,840 Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah... 192 00:06:48,975 --> 00:06:52,177 "an education rooted in faith." 193 00:06:53,981 --> 00:06:54,980 Suck-up. 194 00:06:56,784 --> 00:06:58,917 "we chose to go to high school 195 00:06:59,052 --> 00:07:02,754 "not because it's easy but because it's hard." 196 00:07:02,823 --> 00:07:05,257 Well... [scoffs] 197 00:07:05,259 --> 00:07:06,724 -Paraphrasing kennedy! 198 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:08,460 -Oh yeah? Hm. 199 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:09,861 You know, they shot kennedy. 200 00:07:09,996 --> 00:07:11,596 -Pop, don't! 201 00:07:13,567 --> 00:07:15,600 Hah... 202 00:07:15,602 --> 00:07:17,001 Alright... 203 00:07:18,639 --> 00:07:20,805 What's the first thing that comes into your head 204 00:07:20,874 --> 00:07:23,474 When you think about school? 205 00:07:23,510 --> 00:07:24,542 -My friends? 206 00:07:24,678 --> 00:07:27,078 -Hm, and what about them? 207 00:07:27,114 --> 00:07:30,548 -How I'm not gonna see them much anymore. 208 00:07:30,684 --> 00:07:32,783 And how I'll miss them. 209 00:07:32,820 --> 00:07:35,220 -So write a speech about that. 210 00:07:35,355 --> 00:07:37,823 -Sister rose said it had to be about something I learned. 211 00:07:37,958 --> 00:07:39,090 -So what? 212 00:07:39,159 --> 00:07:42,694 Look, if you've learned something from your friends, 213 00:07:42,763 --> 00:07:44,029 Then say that. 214 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:47,598 -The school wants me-- -the school is a factory! 215 00:07:49,302 --> 00:07:52,037 You'll learn way more outside of its walls 216 00:07:52,172 --> 00:07:53,738 Than you ever will inside of them. 217 00:07:53,807 --> 00:07:55,841 I mean, you already have. 218 00:07:55,976 --> 00:07:57,842 You're a young man now. 219 00:08:02,115 --> 00:08:06,117 Far too big to be sharing a room with an old man. 220 00:08:06,119 --> 00:08:08,519 -That's not true. 221 00:08:08,555 --> 00:08:10,522 If I learned anything from anyone, 222 00:08:10,524 --> 00:08:12,056 It was from you. 223 00:08:12,092 --> 00:08:13,724 -But you don't want your own room? 224 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:16,060 I mean, isn't that a bit weird? 225 00:08:17,464 --> 00:08:18,930 -Well... 226 00:08:18,966 --> 00:08:22,200 I am the only kid who shares a room with his grandfather. 227 00:08:22,269 --> 00:08:24,035 -Hm. 228 00:08:24,037 --> 00:08:27,005 -But I wouldn't want it any other way. 229 00:08:27,074 --> 00:08:28,273 Honest. 230 00:08:28,342 --> 00:08:34,212 [poignant music] 231 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:39,951 ♪ 232 00:08:40,086 --> 00:08:42,754 ♪ 233 00:08:42,756 --> 00:08:44,288 Night, pop. 234 00:08:44,324 --> 00:08:45,890 Pop: Ah, goodnight. 235 00:08:45,959 --> 00:08:47,625 [groans] 236 00:08:49,363 --> 00:08:51,395 Ah, lord, I need to pee. 237 00:08:56,503 --> 00:08:59,637 [guitar playing] 238 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:02,607 ♪ I study nuclear science ♪ 239 00:09:02,609 --> 00:09:03,841 ♪ I love my classes ♪ 240 00:09:03,877 --> 00:09:05,510 ♪ I got a crazy teacher ♪ 241 00:09:05,512 --> 00:09:07,312 ♪ he wears dark glasses ♪ 242 00:09:07,381 --> 00:09:08,880 ♪ things are going great ♪ 243 00:09:08,949 --> 00:09:12,851 ♪ and they're only getting better ♪ 244 00:09:12,986 --> 00:09:14,786 ♪ I'm doing alright ♪ 245 00:09:14,788 --> 00:09:16,454 ♪ getting good grades ♪ 246 00:09:16,523 --> 00:09:18,323 ♪ the future's so bright ♪ 247 00:09:18,458 --> 00:09:21,659 ♪ I gotta wear shades... ♪ 248 00:09:21,795 --> 00:09:23,928 ♪ I gotta wear shades! ♪ 249 00:09:23,964 --> 00:09:26,131 ♪ shades, shades, shades! Shades, shades! ♪ 250 00:09:26,133 --> 00:09:29,867 Welcome to the class of '89 spiritual retreat! 251 00:09:29,937 --> 00:09:32,937 Okay, who's got a dream that they're gonna make come true? 252 00:09:33,006 --> 00:09:34,606 Mark: I wanna be a comedian! 253 00:09:34,608 --> 00:09:36,274 Father garcia: Okay, cool. 254 00:09:36,276 --> 00:09:37,275 Uh... 255 00:09:37,410 --> 00:09:40,011 Not the most realistic, though, right? 256 00:09:40,146 --> 00:09:42,581 Advertising is a good career. Okay? 257 00:09:42,716 --> 00:09:43,815 Who else has a dream? 258 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:45,583 -I wanna be a musician! 259 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:47,686 -I hear "music teacher"! Huh? 260 00:09:47,821 --> 00:09:49,621 Fox, how about you? 261 00:09:49,690 --> 00:09:50,888 -I don't care. 262 00:09:50,924 --> 00:09:52,757 Father garcia: No dreams? 263 00:09:52,759 --> 00:09:55,226 No regrets! I love it. Yes! 264 00:09:55,295 --> 00:09:56,427 Very cool. 265 00:09:56,496 --> 00:09:58,863 Alright, let's break into groups. 266 00:09:58,932 --> 00:10:00,865 Trust exercises! 267 00:10:00,867 --> 00:10:03,101 You're all gonna bond so hard right now! 268 00:10:03,103 --> 00:10:04,169 This is gonna be great! 269 00:10:04,304 --> 00:10:07,438 Now, you're gonna take turns falling back 270 00:10:07,474 --> 00:10:08,773 Into each other's arms. 271 00:10:08,809 --> 00:10:10,408 Just give into it. 272 00:10:13,446 --> 00:10:15,246 -You trust me? 273 00:10:15,248 --> 00:10:16,114 -Not at all. 274 00:10:16,116 --> 00:10:17,782 -Don't worry. I got ya! 275 00:10:19,185 --> 00:10:21,552 Father garcia: And... Fall! 276 00:10:21,622 --> 00:10:23,388 -[thud] -[middle fox laughs] 277 00:10:24,992 --> 00:10:26,591 -You said that I could trust you! 278 00:10:26,593 --> 00:10:30,128 -You can't trust someone just 'cause they say you can, idiot. 279 00:10:30,197 --> 00:10:32,263 -He's not wrong. Are you okay? 280 00:10:32,399 --> 00:10:35,566 -I'm fine, I-- -you gave him a concussion! 281 00:10:35,602 --> 00:10:37,936 I better take him to the fountain to get some water. 282 00:10:38,071 --> 00:10:39,704 -No, I-I-- -hope he doesn't sue! 283 00:10:39,706 --> 00:10:40,872 Come on. 284 00:10:42,643 --> 00:10:44,342 -I guess I should sit down. 285 00:10:44,344 --> 00:10:46,811 -Suck it up, wuss. I got somewhere to be. 286 00:10:51,885 --> 00:10:53,050 Mary: Mike! 287 00:10:53,086 --> 00:10:54,585 You shouldn't have her carrying stuff! 288 00:10:54,655 --> 00:10:57,055 -The doctor said moving around would make it come faster. 289 00:10:57,190 --> 00:11:00,025 -You don't want it coming until you got somewhere to put it. 290 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:02,394 -And you can bring the baby here whenever you want. 291 00:11:02,529 --> 00:11:04,162 Linda: Mrs. Critch? 292 00:11:04,164 --> 00:11:07,765 What was it like when mike came? 293 00:11:07,801 --> 00:11:11,369 -Oh, I called mike's father at the station, 294 00:11:11,438 --> 00:11:15,039 And he said he couldn't come because he was on the air, so... 295 00:11:15,108 --> 00:11:17,808 He sent dick to drive me to the hospital. 296 00:11:17,844 --> 00:11:20,645 -Dick dunphy? -It was a different time. 297 00:11:20,780 --> 00:11:21,980 -Well, you know what? 298 00:11:22,115 --> 00:11:23,247 I'm gonna be there. 299 00:11:23,382 --> 00:11:25,116 -Aw. 300 00:11:27,154 --> 00:11:28,253 -Oh... 301 00:11:28,388 --> 00:11:29,620 Ow... Ow... 302 00:11:29,656 --> 00:11:31,389 -Linda...? 303 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:33,958 Linda: Oh, no. Nooo! 304 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,359 -Mike, run up and get my keys. 305 00:11:35,429 --> 00:11:36,928 -Linda, is it--? Is it--? 306 00:11:36,997 --> 00:11:39,964 -Ahhhh! Don't let dick dunphy take me! 307 00:11:39,966 --> 00:11:41,999 Mary: Sweet frig! 308 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:49,007 -[sighs] 309 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:51,075 [chuckles] 310 00:11:52,279 --> 00:11:53,545 Ah... 311 00:11:53,547 --> 00:11:54,946 Half done. 312 00:11:54,948 --> 00:11:56,080 Half wit! 313 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:00,885 [sighs] 314 00:12:07,694 --> 00:12:08,559 [chuckles] 315 00:12:20,140 --> 00:12:22,173 Ah, what the hell? 316 00:12:26,113 --> 00:12:27,445 Pass. [chuckles] 317 00:12:31,118 --> 00:12:33,918 Mark: This place looks kinda pretty at night. 318 00:12:39,192 --> 00:12:40,792 -Go! Go, go, go, go, go! 319 00:12:40,861 --> 00:12:42,593 Hurry, quick! 320 00:12:42,629 --> 00:12:44,863 [door creaks open] 321 00:12:44,865 --> 00:12:46,931 [door closes] 322 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:50,868 [locks door] 323 00:12:50,937 --> 00:12:52,003 [keys jingling] 324 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:55,874 Adult mark (v.O.): If I hadn't been a coward, 325 00:12:56,009 --> 00:12:58,075 I could have kissed her. 326 00:12:58,077 --> 00:13:00,678 We always remember the chances we didn't take. 327 00:13:00,680 --> 00:13:02,747 -Okay, come on. 328 00:13:02,749 --> 00:13:04,349 -Fox, just... 329 00:13:04,484 --> 00:13:07,351 There's something I wanna do before we blow this pop stand. 330 00:13:07,387 --> 00:13:09,220 -Where'd you get those? -They're the priest's. 331 00:13:09,355 --> 00:13:10,989 Took 'em off him when you were 332 00:13:11,124 --> 00:13:12,189 Bouncing your head off the floor. 333 00:13:12,325 --> 00:13:14,692 -[door unlocks] -[giggles] 334 00:13:14,828 --> 00:13:16,427 -You're gonna get us expelled. 335 00:13:16,562 --> 00:13:17,862 [linda groaning] 336 00:13:17,864 --> 00:13:19,296 Mary: Just breathe. 337 00:13:19,833 --> 00:13:21,065 -I'm scared. 338 00:13:21,134 --> 00:13:22,934 -Hey, hey, it's okay! You're doing great! 339 00:13:23,069 --> 00:13:25,436 You're doing just great! 340 00:13:25,438 --> 00:13:26,838 -Hang on a minute. 341 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:28,339 Are you family? 342 00:13:31,511 --> 00:13:32,644 -Yes. 343 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:34,445 [linda groaning in background] 344 00:13:34,514 --> 00:13:35,980 -Go on. 345 00:13:37,517 --> 00:13:39,083 [key jingling] 346 00:13:39,085 --> 00:13:41,619 -Don't do that! -I need to get something. 347 00:13:41,621 --> 00:13:44,889 -What could you possibly want in there? 348 00:13:45,024 --> 00:13:47,125 -Three years' worth of stuff she confiscated. 349 00:13:48,795 --> 00:13:50,228 -You can't take that! 350 00:13:50,230 --> 00:13:51,529 -She took it from me. 351 00:13:51,531 --> 00:13:54,232 It's mine. 352 00:13:54,301 --> 00:13:57,201 And this is ritche's. It's not fair that she took it. 353 00:13:57,204 --> 00:13:58,736 -Can we please go now? 354 00:13:58,872 --> 00:14:02,106 Gonna tell that old bat exactly what I think of her. 355 00:14:02,242 --> 00:14:04,408 -I think I'm gonna pass out. 356 00:14:08,281 --> 00:14:10,147 -There's one more place I wanna go. 357 00:14:10,149 --> 00:14:12,750 [upbeat, mischievous music] 358 00:14:12,819 --> 00:14:14,419 -Oh my god. 359 00:14:14,421 --> 00:14:16,954 ♪ 360 00:14:24,030 --> 00:14:26,564 -She's perfect. 361 00:14:26,566 --> 00:14:27,632 Just like you. 362 00:14:27,634 --> 00:14:29,467 [baby coos] 363 00:14:29,469 --> 00:14:30,335 [knock at door] 364 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:33,471 -Hey. 365 00:14:35,909 --> 00:14:38,109 -What do you want? 366 00:14:38,244 --> 00:14:40,111 -Can I help you? 367 00:14:40,113 --> 00:14:41,445 -I'm jeff. 368 00:14:41,514 --> 00:14:42,647 I'm the... 369 00:14:42,649 --> 00:14:43,747 Uh... 370 00:14:43,783 --> 00:14:45,082 -Father. 371 00:14:46,920 --> 00:14:48,619 -Oh, I see. 372 00:14:50,891 --> 00:14:52,590 Nurse: So, who are you? 373 00:14:56,296 --> 00:14:58,596 -I'm just the boyfriend. 374 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:00,864 -Out! Family only. 375 00:15:00,901 --> 00:15:03,300 -I think it's up to linda who that is. 376 00:15:08,007 --> 00:15:09,207 -It's okay. 377 00:15:12,879 --> 00:15:14,011 -[quietly] yeah. 378 00:15:23,957 --> 00:15:25,489 Linda: You can come over. 379 00:15:27,127 --> 00:15:28,993 -He's got no right. 380 00:15:28,995 --> 00:15:30,194 -He has every right. 381 00:15:30,196 --> 00:15:31,429 -It's not up to you. 382 00:15:31,498 --> 00:15:34,198 -It's not up to you, either. 383 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:36,434 It's up to linda. 384 00:15:36,436 --> 00:15:39,337 -How could she let him in there? 385 00:15:39,472 --> 00:15:42,106 He doesn't get to just walk back now and... 386 00:15:44,344 --> 00:15:49,646 One day you are gonna be a wonderful father. 387 00:15:49,683 --> 00:15:53,851 And maybe that's today, maybe not. 388 00:15:53,887 --> 00:15:56,387 But whenever that day comes, 389 00:15:56,456 --> 00:16:00,358 And whoever that child is, 390 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:04,595 Is gonna be the luckiest kid in the world, hm? 391 00:16:06,066 --> 00:16:07,931 Aw... 392 00:16:07,968 --> 00:16:10,401 [emotional music] 393 00:16:20,213 --> 00:16:21,278 Mark: Oh... 394 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:22,747 We're not supposed to be up here! 395 00:16:22,816 --> 00:16:25,416 -Which is exactly why we should be up here! 396 00:16:31,858 --> 00:16:34,025 -[turns on radio] -[chuckles] 397 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:35,893 -Someone's gonna hear that. 398 00:16:35,962 --> 00:16:38,096 -Mark, chill out! 399 00:16:38,231 --> 00:16:40,765 No-one else is here. 400 00:16:40,767 --> 00:16:41,832 Helllloooo! 401 00:16:41,901 --> 00:16:42,834 -Stop! 402 00:16:42,969 --> 00:16:44,101 You try. 403 00:16:45,571 --> 00:16:47,171 -No way. 404 00:16:47,173 --> 00:16:48,506 -Do it. 405 00:16:50,910 --> 00:16:52,310 Mark: Helllloooo! 406 00:16:55,581 --> 00:16:57,381 -You're gonna be up there tomorrow. 407 00:16:57,516 --> 00:16:59,917 Figure out what you're gonna say yet? 408 00:17:00,053 --> 00:17:02,587 -No. 409 00:17:02,589 --> 00:17:04,589 -You'll figure something out. 410 00:17:04,724 --> 00:17:06,157 You always do. 411 00:17:06,226 --> 00:17:09,260 [rod stewart's "forever young" playing on radio] 412 00:17:09,262 --> 00:17:11,696 -Not like you, though. 413 00:17:11,698 --> 00:17:14,731 Watching how you held everything together with your mom 414 00:17:14,768 --> 00:17:16,734 And your brother, it's... 415 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:18,068 It's really something. 416 00:17:18,104 --> 00:17:19,537 -[sighs] 417 00:17:19,672 --> 00:17:21,839 At least someone noticed. [sighs] 418 00:17:24,277 --> 00:17:26,143 I can't believe it's almost over. 419 00:17:26,145 --> 00:17:28,946 -We still got high school. 420 00:17:29,015 --> 00:17:30,647 It's just beginning, fox. 421 00:17:33,286 --> 00:17:35,920 -Call me jennifer. 422 00:17:35,922 --> 00:17:40,491 ♪ forever young... ♪ 423 00:17:42,629 --> 00:17:43,760 -So... 424 00:17:43,797 --> 00:17:46,564 What... Was it that you wanted to do up here 425 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:49,233 That was so important, anyway? 426 00:17:52,672 --> 00:17:54,572 -This. 427 00:17:54,641 --> 00:17:57,107 ♪ for... ♪ 428 00:17:57,143 --> 00:18:00,611 ♪ forever young... ♪ 429 00:18:00,747 --> 00:18:03,014 ♪ 430 00:18:03,016 --> 00:18:05,283 Adult mark (v.O.): The most important thing I learned 431 00:18:05,418 --> 00:18:07,385 At st. Bridget's was a lesson in love. 432 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:10,521 ♪ forever young... ♪ 433 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:14,058 Suzanne: Look! Oh, I'm so proud of ya! 434 00:18:14,127 --> 00:18:15,259 Both of ye. 435 00:18:15,328 --> 00:18:16,294 Fox: Thanks. 436 00:18:16,429 --> 00:18:17,495 Adult mark (v.O.): Show time. 437 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:19,663 I knew what sister rose wanted me to say, 438 00:18:19,699 --> 00:18:21,933 But I still didn't know what I wanted to say. 439 00:18:22,068 --> 00:18:25,469 I was about to give a speech and I was speechless. 440 00:18:25,472 --> 00:18:30,041 -And now, to bring greetings from the class of 1989, 441 00:18:30,043 --> 00:18:33,077 Valedictorian mark critch. 442 00:18:33,146 --> 00:18:37,247 [applause] 443 00:18:41,421 --> 00:18:46,023 Mark: Archbishop, bishop, father, sisters, 444 00:18:46,092 --> 00:18:48,960 Parents, teachers, and pupils. 445 00:18:49,095 --> 00:18:50,027 We did it. 446 00:18:50,096 --> 00:18:52,429 We all did it. 447 00:18:52,431 --> 00:18:54,932 We learned a lot at st. Bridget's. 448 00:19:10,116 --> 00:19:13,917 But the most important things we didn't learn in class. 449 00:19:13,919 --> 00:19:17,087 They didn't come from books or teachers. 450 00:19:17,157 --> 00:19:19,924 They came from our families. 451 00:19:19,926 --> 00:19:22,859 And our friends. 452 00:19:22,896 --> 00:19:25,463 Everyone in this room taught me something. 453 00:19:25,598 --> 00:19:27,131 Like how to be different. 454 00:19:27,133 --> 00:19:28,599 To be yourself. 455 00:19:28,635 --> 00:19:32,537 Or to never back down, and not let anyone put you in a box. 456 00:19:32,672 --> 00:19:36,974 That it's okay to sometimes bend the rules a little. 457 00:19:37,043 --> 00:19:39,143 Or even to break them. 458 00:19:39,212 --> 00:19:41,278 And to stand by the people you love, 459 00:19:41,347 --> 00:19:43,080 Because they'd stand by you. 460 00:19:43,216 --> 00:19:44,748 And if someone's a bully, 461 00:19:44,817 --> 00:19:47,284 It's probably because they're more scared than you are, 462 00:19:47,320 --> 00:19:50,087 So don't judge a book by its cover, 463 00:19:50,089 --> 00:19:51,789 Or a nun by her habit. 464 00:19:51,924 --> 00:19:53,824 [laughter] 465 00:19:53,860 --> 00:19:55,025 -Sorry, sister. 466 00:19:56,796 --> 00:19:59,497 There wasn't a day that went by these last three years 467 00:19:59,499 --> 00:20:02,366 That I didn't wish 468 00:20:02,435 --> 00:20:05,770 That I could leave this place and never come back. 469 00:20:05,905 --> 00:20:08,372 But now the time to leave has come, 470 00:20:08,374 --> 00:20:12,343 I kinda wish we could start all over. 471 00:20:12,412 --> 00:20:15,145 But we can't, so... 472 00:20:15,181 --> 00:20:17,448 Thank you to my teachers. 473 00:20:17,583 --> 00:20:19,383 To all of us. 474 00:20:21,688 --> 00:20:24,254 I don't know what's next, but I do know, 475 00:20:24,290 --> 00:20:27,858 Whatever it is, 476 00:20:27,860 --> 00:20:30,194 Because of you, 477 00:20:30,196 --> 00:20:33,664 I'm ready for it. 478 00:20:33,799 --> 00:20:35,166 Thank you. 479 00:20:35,168 --> 00:20:37,301 [applause] 480 00:20:37,303 --> 00:20:38,603 -Woo! 481 00:20:38,738 --> 00:20:42,840 [applause and cheering] 482 00:20:42,842 --> 00:20:44,208 Adult mark (v.O.): Looking back, 483 00:20:44,343 --> 00:20:46,477 It all seemed to go by in a flash. 484 00:20:46,546 --> 00:20:50,881 But back then, it seemed to take forever. 485 00:20:51,017 --> 00:20:53,951 I guess because you never really stop growing up. 486 00:20:53,953 --> 00:20:56,153 And even though we know they're for the best, 487 00:20:56,155 --> 00:20:59,289 Those growing pains never really stop hurting. 488 00:20:59,325 --> 00:21:02,960 But keep growing, and one day you might even be mature enough 489 00:21:02,962 --> 00:21:05,362 To start seeing the world like a child again. 490 00:21:05,398 --> 00:21:07,031 -"dear sister rose... 491 00:21:07,100 --> 00:21:08,932 "frig off, you evil old..." 492 00:21:13,105 --> 00:21:14,672 Fox! [voice echoes] 493 00:21:14,807 --> 00:21:17,708 ♪ and we will always be... ♪ 494 00:21:17,710 --> 00:21:20,177 Adult mark (v.O.): The last day of junior high 495 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:21,378 Was the best. 496 00:21:21,447 --> 00:21:22,913 ♪ home. ♪ 497 00:21:22,982 --> 00:21:27,184 ♪ 498 00:21:27,220 --> 00:21:30,854 ♪ 499 00:21:30,890 --> 00:21:34,358 ♪ 500 00:21:34,493 --> 00:21:38,261 ♪ 501 00:21:38,298 --> 00:21:41,932 ♪ 502 00:21:42,068 --> 00:21:45,069 ♪ 503 00:21:45,204 --> 00:21:48,772 ♪