Maybe I'll Come Home in the Spring

Denise.

Hello, Mom?

Mom, this is Denise.

Yeah, it's me.

I-- I'm in Los Angeles.

Oh, I'm fine.

Really, I am.

I-- I wanted to call so you-- you know, you wouldn't worry,

and you'd know it's all right.

Is Daddy home?

Hello, Daddy.

I'm in Los Angeles.

No, Daddy.

I'm not sick or anything.

I'm very happy.

I'm not alone.

I've got lots of friends, and we love each other,

and we take care of each of other.

Did you get the card I sent you from Chicago?

Yeah.

You know what we did after that?

We saw Miracle Canyon.

It was really fantastic.

No, Daddy.

Don't send me any money.

Daddy, I didn't call you for you to send me money.

I have money.

I'm even paying for the call.

I've got lots of nickels, and dimes,

and quarters-- lots of them.

Daddy, it's not begging.

You don't understand.

I just ask people if they have any change they don't need.

Mom, Daddy, do you still love me?

Because I love you.

You don't hate me.

I thought you hate me.

Mom, don't cry.

Please, Mom, don't cry.

I will.

Well, I-- I can't yet, but I will.

Well, I don't know when.

Oh, Mom, please.

Mom, listen, please don't cry.

I love you.

Mom.

Mom, listen.

Maybe I'll come home in the spring.

What's the matter with you?

I love Danny.

I love Danny.

I hate you!

If we could trust you,

we wouldn't have to do this!

Denise!

Mostly sunny today through Friday

with some high cloudiness during the night.

The high today is 70.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Checking Wall Street, the stock market

has been operating in minus territory all day

and moderate trading.

The latest Dow Jones averages-- transportation

issues down one half, utilities down a third,

and the 65 stocks down a half.

Disappointment over corporate earnings,

and the news that the cost of living index

jumped again last month, a sign that inflation

has not yet been eradicated.

The average share of common stock has lost $0.15 in value,

and volume stands at a moderate 6.7 million shares.

And now for the news of the w--

Susie, you got my hairbrush up there?

No, I don't have your hairbrush!

Are you sure?

Yes, I'm sure.

Yes, I'm sure I haven't got your hairbrush.

Oh boy.

Kids.

Don't seem to give a--

Oh, great.

I don't believe it.

Susie, you want a ride to school, you better hurry up.

I got an early meeting.

Daddy.

Daddy, you'd better come up here.

What?

Please?

Susie!

Please!

Susan, I can't keep going up and down the stairs!

Now, what is it?

Dennie?

Dennie?

Dennie?

Daddy.

Oh, Dennie.

Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy.

Oh, my little girl.

No, no, no, no.

Here, here.

Daddy, I'm so sorry.

Stop crying.

Stop crying.

I can't help it, Daddy.

I can't help it.

I can't help it.

Let me look at you.

I'm sorry.

I'm-- I'm really sorry, Daddy.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, Daddy.

Dennie, Dennie?

Oh, Dennie!

Mommy, Mommy.

Oh.

Oh, baby!

Oh, Dennie.

Oh, Look at the circles under your eyes.

Poor baby.

I'm OK, Mommy.

I'm OK.

You're-- you're so thin.

Oh, I've wrecked the stew.

Run, quick Turn off the stove!

Hey, Denise.

Hey, Susie.

Sue.

Sue, darling, there's plenty of time for that.

Hurry, dear, quick. -Come on.

Come on, darling.

Might be a fire or something go on.

She's gotten so much taller.

Well, you've been away a long time.

My little girl, you have any idea what you put us through?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Susan!

Oh, what are you doing?

For heaven's sakes!

Susan, for crying out loud!

What?

Are you just gonna stand there?

You're at it again, huh?

Ed, open the window.

I'm opening the window. wow.

My goodness.

It's poison.

I really don't understand it, child.

You're just gonna stand there and watch it burn?

If you're not gonna do anything, will you please

get out of my way. Well, I'll go sit down.

Sit in your old place now. That a girl.

When are you gonna start helping around this house?

Oh, Denise.

Denise, you'll-- you'll need to place setting.

Oh, I'll get it.

All right.

How's-- how's French toast sound?

Fine.

Oh, I need the plate.

Oh, take these.

What are they?

Vitamins.

We're all taking them now.

What for?

It's easier than keeping track of whether we're having

a well balanced diet or not.

She's on a health kick this week.

You better take that little goodie.

Here were are.

This should keep you busy.

There's more if you want it.

Oh, I can't eat this much.

Try.

Aren't you're gonna have any?

I'm getting ours now.

Well, why don't you try to reset the meeting for tomorrow?

Well, we woke up this morning and found Denise was home.

Of course we were relieved.

No, No, don't tell 'em that.

Tell 'em I had car trouble.

OK.

Daddy, you don't have to stay home.

You just eat your toast before it gets cold.

There you go.

Thank you.

Well.

Is that all you're having?

Oh.

Well, we're on diets.

Oh.

Wow.

You look like you've lost 20 pounds.

No.

I don't think I lost that much.

Well, you sure look great.

Thanks.

You sure filled out.