Brother's Keeper

You must've forgot who I am!

I'm the fool.

I'm the one who has to pretend not to notice when you come home

after three days smelling like cheap women and moonshine.

I'm the one who has to lie to the boys when you pretend

when they ask where their daddy is.

You lie to them, too, when he come around here?

He has no problem like you.

You don't talk to me like that.

Ever.

What are you going to do without me next year?

I can ask you the same question.

You know there's a mill down the road from the seminary.

I heard they're hiring.

And when me and Maggie get a house

maybe you could take a room.

I don't need your charity, Pete.

Besides, I think I might join the Army.

With this whole communist thing going on,

who knows what'll happen tomorrow.

I think it's a good idea.

You go to class as much as you can.

Just ignore him. He's harmless.

- What's your bit, Leemaster? - No, Pete, don't.

Thanks.

Hey.

- Did you miss me? - Always.

I can't wait until tonight.

I got six more votes for you, Pete,

and seven more for you, Maggie.

You two lovers should have it made in the shade.

We just hope to have a good time tonight.

Well, well, look what the cat dragged in.

Button?

It's sad how bad you want this.

What's sad is to see a cheap leather jacket on a nosebleed.

What, you pick up some old fashion tips from the city jail?

Upset you can't buy enough votes?

No.

He's going to win this like he always does.

I mean I know you hate him for it, but...

you don't have to take it out on poor old me.

Well, Andy...

maybe I hate you both.

You know this little contest doesn't mean a damn thing to Pete, right?

If that were true, then he'd cut out. Maggie's already royalty in this town.

It's only fitting I'd be standing beside her tonight.

Just like it always should've been.

Not some poor orphan cracker from the back woods.

Any problem here, gentlemen?

No, sir.

Mr. Goodwynn?

Is there a problem?

Now, you listen to me, you rude little miscreant.

When you're asked a question, you answer.

It's called respect.

You know, you could take a lesson from your brother.

It really is a scientific anomaly that you're the twin brother of Peter Goodwynn.

Now, I'm going to ask you one more time.

Is there a problem?

I supposed there isn't, Principal Evers.

You better stop digging.

You're already at rock bottom with me.

Now, you two boys get to class.

Better run along now, Andy, and get to, what is it, shop class?

What you making today?

I hope it's an ashtray.

You think I'm funny?

Keep laughing.

What?

Not so funny now, am I?

What's wrong with you, Goodwynn?

We weren't even talking about you.

Be careful driving.

You know my whole life is in this car.

Well, ain't that apple butter?

I'm always careful.

You know I wouldn't stand a chance without you.

Don't be afraid.

True love has no room for fear.

I thank God every day for my true love.

See you tonight.

Oh, yeah.

Now we're talking.

It's too small.

No, no, no, no.

It fits you like a glove.

It looks tailored to your body.

No, I tried, Pete.

This just ain't me.

I'm not going to that stupid prom.

You're going.

And we're going to be the best looking twin brothers

Bainbridge High has ever seen.

You'll find a nice girl in two seconds flat.

Nope.

No more fast girls for my brother here.

Fine.

But I'm not walking home in this.

Gentlemen...

I want to thank you for meeting me on such short notice.

But I venture a guess...

that this...

will make your trips...

worthwhile.

Hold on there a minute, Herbert.

I'd like to hear a little more about this development

you plan to build.

I for one, not sure I'm ready to sign off

on some harebrained scheme.

Scheme?

This is not a scheme.

Would I have invested my entire fortune in this project

if it was a scheme?

Now, I can assure you that this is the real deal

and that this is only a taste of what's to come.

Well, I think we deserve at the very least to...

I don't have a lot of time, you see.

Now, I've shown good faith by delivering a proper incentive.

Now, if you want to hear the details of the plan,

you can come out to the press conference

they got scheduled in ten minutes.

But I'm going to need the documents from you all...

now.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

I just need to be a little more certain is all.

Certain? You want certain, huh?

You play ball with me...

and we'll make Mr. Rockefeller himself jealous.

Or not.

But I think it's important to note that certain photographs

featuring certain people with certain mistresses

has a way of leaking out when people

don't play ball with me.

Thank you, George.

Good afternoon.

I want to thank y'all for being here today.

In the next few months we are going to break ground

on a new project that will change this city forever.

Better jobs,

a better standard of living,

and a better future for our children.

Masterville homes.

Contemporary housing made affordable for the common family.

Isn't this kind of opposite, isn't the guy supposed

to pick up the girl?

Aren't you supposed to take a date to the prom?

There's my girl.

I'll get the door.

You better do something about that hair.

- Hey. - Wow, Maggie, you look beautiful.

Thank you.

Definitely too beautiful for a backwoods fisherman's boy.

Yeah, but I'm sure you know that, right?

Just having fun getting your kicks with a poor boy?

Come on, Andy, you know my heart belongs to your brother.

Yeah.

That sounds fine now, but...

when you look around,

realize that this is your future,

I'm sure you'll be giving up more than just your heart

to the nearest richie rich like Gordon Leemaster.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have.

What's going on?

Nothing. You got yourself a real fine girl here.

I'm sick of you.

Why do you always ruin everything?

You're ruining your life.

You're trying to ruin mine, too?

Yeah, that's right.

I ruined everything.

I'm the screw up and you're the perfect one.

Maybe I should find God and be more like you.

Dear God, please help me be more like Pete.

That's not the point, Andy.

Then, what is the point?

Have fun at the prom!

You okay?

I'm fine.

Let's try an have a good time tonight.

Okay?

Sure.

Should we tell them?

I need some air.

Come with me outside?

You must be cold.

No, I'm fine, thank you.

It's beautiful out tonight.

It's perfect.

I can't wait to marry you, Maggie.

I need to talk to you, Pete.

Listen to me.

I love you, and I want to marry you,

but just not right now.

Is this because of what happened with Andy tonight?

Of course not.

Well, is it cause of your father?

What? No.