Come Away Home

By Eng. Ali Al Mansouri

Every time I come on strong

you're so polite

what's the matter for heaven's sake

I won't shatter

and I won't break

if you're angry let it fly

you're only human and So am I

nobody's perfect

not even me

I'm a walking talking idiosyncrasy

say it once and it will set you free

nobody's perfect

not even me

every time I fall apart

you say it's fine

every time I break your heart

you don't seem to mind

maybe I will

maybe I won't

if things work out or if they don't

nobody's perfect

not even me

I'm a walking talking idiosyncrasy

say it once

and it will set you free

nobody's perfect

not even me

nobody's perfect not even me

I'm a walking talking idiosyncrasy

say it once and it'll set you free

nobody's perfect - 10, nine, eight.

No no no no

not even me

All right.

When the bell rings please don't run.

Have a great summer.

Can you believe it?

We've got the whole summer to do whatever we want.

- We're going to have such a blast.

I know.

Shopping, staying up late,

going to tons of parties.

Oh yeah.

- Oh my dad said he could get us tickets

for lilics June 20th.

Yes!

- This is going to be the coolest summer ever.

Jason, where aren't you psyched?

I'm on lockdown the summer.

My dad's so pizzled 'cause he got to dizzle this cortizzle.

Like dude, translate.

I mean, what the heck is that supposed to mean?

- Yo, you ain't down with the street lingo?

- Yo, you're not from the street.

I mean your dad's a dentist.

- I totally know what you mean though.

My mom's still all bent up over Doug's party last week.

They're like always on your case.

I know.

I don't know why don't trust me.

- Oh, are we still gonna sneak that party at your house?

Yeah, just keep that quiet.

Totally.

Can't wait.

Bye Jason.

Hey mom.

Hey dad.

What's up?

- Your daddy bought me an anniversary present,

and it includes you!

South Carolina?

Shut up.

- There goes your chance to get Jason to like you.

I don't care.

- The funnest part of summer is the beginning.

- I don't want to hear it, all right?

Honey.

That's four suitcases.

Don't tell me how to pack.

If your parents wanna get away

why not just go to the Hamptons or something?

My grandpa lives down there.

They want me to see him before he gets so old

he doesn't remember me anymore.

He lives in the middle of freaking nowhere.

- What are you going to do the whole time?

I don't know.

I don't know why they would ever think

that I actually want to go.

Just ditch, run away.

Yeah right.

Not enough time.

How much is it for a bus ticket from Hilton head to here?

Beats me.

- Holly, you've got to get your parents

to let you come down there.

At least for a week or something.

No way.

I'm staying here.

Annie.

Get packed.

Better go.

It's off to the island of boring.

Bye.

Annie, are you packing?

I'm working on it.

Honey, our flight leaves

first thing in the morning.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Welcome to Hilton head island.

Have a wonderful vacation,

and thank you for flying with us.

Carol, you've called him five times.

Will you relax?

I am relaxed.

He's not picking up.

I just hope he remembers we're coming today.

Hey Annie, your grandpa's got a really nice house

right by the beach,

and he's got a pool.

Beautiful house right by the beach.

Dad?

It smells in here.

Annie.

Dad, you here?

Hey everybody.

Thank goodness you're here.

You remembered we were coming?

Yeah, after the fifth call

I was pretty sure today was the day.

Bless you.

Grandpa Don, you look great.

Well you look the same.

- Thanks. - Still peddling insurance?

Advertising.

Just kidding.

You know, the last time I saw you

you were missing two front teeth.

But you've gotten so pretty now.

Like a young woman.

Well, got you all set up, kid.

Your own room right next to mine.

Your own little kingdom, or queendom I should say.

- Great. - Great.

Offer still stands.

I can fix up the other room for you two.

We already got a condo.

I'm staying here by myself?

- We thought it would give you and grandpa a chance to bond.

- We'll all be together, sort of.

I can sleep on your couch.

You won't even know I'm there.

- Annie, your mom and I need some time together.

I'll make it up to you, I promise.

You always say that.

- Do you think they'll be okay together alone?

Yeah, they're gonna be fine.

Listen... - I don't think

this is such a good idea.

Everybody's going to have a great time.

- We'll check back with you around dinner time.

No problemo.

- Annie, you help your grandpa, okay?

And stay close to the house please.

You have my cell phone number.

And the number to the condo is...

Nice pool.

- Oh, did you notice we have two turtles in the pool?

I named them George and Gracie.

So, you want the grand tour?

No thanks.

Want a cold drink?

Do you have lemonade?

I have iced tea.

I don't like iced tea.

I'll have to remember that.

Too bad I don't have lemonade.

I could have made you an Arnold Palmer.

That's a famous golf,

well anyway.

So how was your flight?

Fine.

- I don't mind flying, but Dee, your grandma,

she used to hate it.

She had a whole crazy ritual and everything.

How's school?

It's summer.

School's over.

Right.

Well, did you have a good year?

How did it end up?

Fine.

- What about the musical theater?

I mean did you do any new plays?

We did grease.

Grease.

That sounds messy.

This place is such a dump.

There's crud everywhere.