Sydney to the Max

Whoa, what do I smell coming from the kitchen?

Could that be the delicious aroma of...

nothing?

Seriously? I thought it was my night off from cooking.

Sorry, Dad, but I've got a big report due tomorrow.

And I have nothing to do,

but it's also due tomorrow.

Why don't we get take out?

Okay. So what'll it be? I'm thinking pizza.

Really, Dad? I was thinking burgers.

Burgers sound good.

Well, why don't we be fair

and put it to a Reynolds Family Vote?

All in favor of burgers, say "aye".

‐Aye! ‐Aye!

Two out of three. Burgers it is.

Ugh, but I had a burger for lunch.

And you know what they say,

"Two burgers a day and your tummy will pay."

Sorry, Dad. That's just the way

the Reynolds Family Vote works.

All in favor of Dad getting the door.

‐Aye! ‐Aye!

I guess I will be getting the door.

A delivery for Max Reynolds.

Sign here please.

Uh, that's just a squiggly line.

If you don't care, I don't care.

Okay.

Thanks.

‐What's that? ‐I don't know.

It says it's from some lawyer.

What?

I barely bumped that other car.

It's not about that.

Well, then, there was no other car.

Oh no.

It says our Great Aunt Helen passed away.

Wow. It says here she was 104.

Aw, what a shame.

Who's Great Aunt Helen?

Oh, you didn't know her, Noodle.

She was this really eccentric, whimsical woman.

Ah, do you remember when

she got that pet ostrich?

How could I forget? That's when I learned

you don't keep a sandwich

in your back pocket around an ostrich.

My tushy still has nightmares.

So what does the rest of the letter say?

Not much, it's just a bunch

of legal gibberish.

Blah. Blah. Blah. Oh!

Oh! Mom, it says here

she left us some money in her will.

‐You're kidding! ‐Woo‐hoo!

It's our lucky day!

Oh, not for you Aunt Helen.

So how much we talking here?

Are you rich?

Am I going to become a spoiled brat?

Please say yes.

Not quite. Let's just say, it's not enough to change our whole lives,

but it could certainly change a month or two.

Hold on.

There's one condition.

Oh no, I've got to take care of the ostrich.

No. It says we have to use the money

to buy something we wouldn't

normally buy for ourselves.

Something fun.

This is so awesome!

We get free money to have fun!

I know! How sweet is this?!

Can life get any better?

All: Sorry, Aunt Helen.

I guess whoever said money doesn't buy happiness

hasn't seen you this morning.

You should've seen me a minute ago.

I was doing my happy dance.

Whoa, here it comes again.

So, have you decided what you're gonna do

with the money Great Aunt Helen left you?

I was thinking about it all night

and I have got the perfect idea.

Something the whole family can enjoy.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

And I also have an idea.

Okay.

Let's hear it.

I was thinking a boat.

A boat?!

And I was thinking hot tub.

Hot tub?!

Whoa, those are both awesome ideas.

Well, when you're ready to put it to

a Reynolds Family Vote, let me know.

‐Boat! ‐Hot tub!

Wow! I guess you were ready.

Well, Syd, looks like you

are the deciding vote,

so what's it gonna be?

Aw Syd, is your arm sore

from fencing practice?

Let me help you with that.

Just say hot tub. Two little words.

Just say boat. It's only one little word.

How 'bout six little words?

Can I have my arms back?

You know what, they're just both such great ideas,

I need time to think about this.

Absolutely. No pressure.

A boat's a big decision.

You know a great place

to think about a difficult decision?

A hot tub!

Uh, Syd, why don't I make you

a yummy breakfast before school?

Let me make your favorite,

French Toast.

Or I could drive you

and we could get rainbow bagels.

You love those.

Okay, I know what I'm voting for.

Both: What?!

Having breakfast at school. See ya!

Hey, boys.

Hi, Mom.

How was work?

Tell me all about your day,

and don't leave out a thing.

Okay, what do you want?

Ooh, straight down to business.

I like her style.

There's an amazing rap concert tomorrow night

and I wanna go.

Check out this flyer.

Ooh, the tickets are awfully pricey.

That's because it's gonna be

the biggest lineup of rappers ever.

Dollar‐wise, it's a pretty good deal.

Lot of rhymes for your dimes.

I don't know, Max. It's on a‐‐

School night? I know.

But I'm going with the school rap club.

It's practically homework.

‐But it's‐‐ ‐All the way downtown?

That's why our music teacher's coming as a chaperone.

‐What did‐‐ ‐All the other parents say?

‐Yes. ‐Would you let me‐‐

Finish your sentences? Of course.

Ms. Reynolds, you know I want what's best for Max

as much as you do.

I think you should let him come with us.

I'm sorry, Leo. I always forget.

Did I give birth to Max or did you?

I'm trying not to picture either.

Please, Mom.

I really want to go to this concert.

I'm gonna have to say no.

What?

I don't understand.

I'm sorry, Max, but that's my answer.

Did you hear that?

I explained everything to her.

I don't get it.

Sorry, buddy.

If it makes you feel any better,

I'll only have half the fun.

I thought you were gonna say you weren't going.

Oh, that's not happening.

I got your text.

I can't believe you have a choice

between a boat and a hot tub.

All my choices are between

which brother to sit next to at dinner:

eats‐all‐my‐food or eats‐with‐his‐hands.

And honestly, I'd be fine

with either a boat or hot tub.

But whichever one I choose,

my dad or my grandma is gonna be really disappointed.

Syd, they'll be fine.

They're adults.

They're used to disappointment.

The only thing you should be asking yourself is,

"What do you want?"

You're right. It's my vote.

And I think you should use it on a hot tub.

No! Boat!

No! Hot tub!

Okay, I'm gonna stop. No, I won't!

‐Yes you will. ‐Thank you.

Oh, it's my dad. He wants to see me in the backyard.

Okay. I've got to get back home for dinner.

Tonight I get to sit next to chews‐too‐loud.

That's my dad.

You know what? Why am I making

such a big deal out of this?

I'm sure my grandma and dad

will accept whichever one I choose.