* "L" is for the way *
* You look at me *
* "O" is for the only *
* One I see *
* "v" is very, very *
* Extraordinary *
* "E" is even more *
* Than anyone that you adore *
* And love is all that I can *
* give to you *
* Love is more than *
* just a game for two *
* Two in love can make it *
* Take my heart and please don't break it *
* Love was made for me and you *
* Love is all that I can *
* give to you *
* Love is more than *
* just a game for two *
* Two in love can make it *
* Take my heart and please don't break it *
* Love was made for me and you *
* "L" is for the way *
* You look at me *
* "O" is for the only *
* One I see *
* "v" is very, very *
* Extraordinary *
* "E" is even more than *
* Anyone that you adore *
* And love is all that *
* I can give to you *
* Love is more than just a game for two *
- how 'bout a souvenir picture? - Two in love can make it *
- Turn towards each other. - Take my heart and please don't break it *
* Love was made *
* For me and you *
* Love was made *
* For me and you **
[All Shouting, Chattering]
My god! My phone just does not work out here.
Oh, my god! How are we ever gonna live?
Uh! Thanks.
[Girl gasps] There's a counselor. Oh, excuse me.
Um, can you tell me where the Navajo bunk is?
- It's right over there. - Thanks.
[Grunts]
Now, girls, let's find our duffles as Quickly as we can.
We have a big first day ahead of us.
I'm going to turn the bullhorn over now to my daughter...
and right-hand man, Marva, jr.
Marva, bunk assignments, if you please.
[Whistle Blowing] All right, ladies, here we go. Listen up.
[Continues, Indistinct]
Wait a minute. I thought this was a boys' camp.
Okay, found my duffle.
Now the Question is... how do I get it out?
Okay, I can do it. Okay... no, I can't.
- [Girl] You must be new. - How could you tell?
- [Scoffs] - You didn't know how to grab your duffle...
before the aides tossed it into the heap.
- I would say you need some serious help. - Thanks.
It's the big, yellow one.
Whoa! Now, that's my kinda woman.
- Yo, tie-dye girl! - Hmm?
Could you give me an hand with my duffle? It's the yellow one...
- buried way in there. - Sure.
Oh, that? No problem.
Hey, you're from California?
Do you, like, live in hollywood? Do you, like, live next door to a movie star?
What are you two, Lucy and Ethel?
I've never even been to hollywood.
I live in Napa. That's northern California. And I live next door to a vineyard.
- A what-yard? - A vineyard.
It's where you grow grapes to make wine.
That's what we do. Me and my dad, we own a vineyard.
- Parker, hallie! - Right here.
- Arapaho. - [Girls] Same as me. That's where I am.
- Yes! Come on, you guys. - [Marva, jr. Continues, Indistinct]
So, ah, either of you, by any chance, know how to play poker?
- No. - Never played it before.
No? Gee, what a shame.
So, ah, how much cash did you guys bring with you this summer?
- [Horn honking] - How much? A lot.
- [Horn honking] - Whoa! Who is in there?
[Marva, jr.] Come on. Let's go.
Well, here we are.
Camp Walden for girls.
We traveled all the way from London for this?
Well, it's rather picturesQue. Don't you think?
- Eh, um... - [Insect BuZZing]
Not exactly the term I think I would have used.
- All right. Shall we review your mother's list? - Mm-hmm.
- Now, let's see. Vitamins? - Check.
- Minerals? - Check.
- List of daily fruits and vegetables. - Check. Check.
Check for fruits, check for vegetables. Go on.
Sun block, lip balm, insect repellant...
stationery, stamps, photograph of your mother, grandfather...
and, of course, your trusty butler, me.
- Got it all, I think. - Oh, and, um...
here's a little something from your grandfather.
A spanking-new deck of cards.
Maybe you'll actually find somebody on this continent who can whip your tush at poker.
Well, I doubt it. But, thanks.
And thanks for bringing me here, Martin.
Now, you remember, if you change your mind...
and want me to come here and collect you at the end of camp, I'm only a phone call away.
Thanks, but I'll be fine.
Really. See you in eight weeks, Marty ol' pal.
Missing you already, Queen of my heart.
- Have fun, old bean. - I will.
- Toodle loo. - Toodle loo.
- [Engine Starting] - Airport, please.
** [Rock]
* Such a feeling coming over me *
- [Dog Barking] - [Laughing, giggling] Okay, hurry up.
* There is wonder in the things I see *
** [Continues, Indistinct]
She brought a date.
She didn't.
Mom! Mom! Are you there? Pick up! Mom!
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Slow down. Thank you.
- Have some too, okay? [giggles] - [Giggles]
- It's something. - It smells good.
- I'll save ya a seat, Annie. - Okay, thanks.
Excuse me, girls. I've just got to have a scoop of these gorgeous strawberries.
- Would you care for some, dear? - Oh, no thanks. Can't. I'm... I'm allergic.
Oh, that's too bad. How 'bout you, dear? Strawberries?
Oh, sorry, wish I could, but I can't. I'm-I'm allergic.
Yes, allergic.
You just... told me that. How did you get over there?
Oh, well. First day of camp. You'll have to excuse the old girl.
At least I'm not putting salt in the sugar shakers.
Ah, well, I mean, you know. Sugar in the salt shak...
Now where did she go?
[Clanking]
[Shouts, Indistinct]
[All Cheering]
- Touche. - [Clapping, Cheering]
Good job.
All right! Excellent, kids.
The winner, and still undefeated champ from Napa, California...
- Miss hallie Parker. - [Girls Cheering] Yeah, hallie.
Do we have any challengers?
[Laughing, Chattering]
Oh, come on. Ladies, let's not be damsels in distress here.
I'll take a whack at it.
Okay. We've got ourselves a chal-len-ger. Suit up.
Cool. Ooh, thanks.
Here I go.
- Thanks. - You're welcome.
- [Girl] go, Annie. Whoa! - [Applause]
Fencers ready?
- Ready. - All set. - [Giggling]
[Marva, jr.] En garde! Fence!
- [Grunting] Oops. - Ah!
[Kids Screaming]
[Huffing]
[Yawning]
Touche!
- Nice catch. - Thanks.
- Touche! - [Screaming]
- Sorry, let me help you. - No, let me help you!
- What'd ya do that for? - Me? You pushed me in.
- [All Laughing] - I did not.
Okay, that was Quite a show.
All right. I think we've got ourselves a new camp champ from London, England...
- Miss Annie james. - [Cheering, Clapping]
All right, girls. Shake hands.
[Counselor] Come on, girls.
[Gasps]
- [Gasping] - [Gasping]
[All gasping, Muttering]
[Marva, jr.] Oh, my!
Why's everyone staring?
- Don't you see it? - See what?
- The resemblance between us. - Resemblance? Between you and me?
Let me see. Turn sideways.
Now the other way.
Well, your eyes are much closer together than mine.
Your ears, well, don't worry, you'll grow into them.
- [Both Laughing] - Your teeth are a little crooked.
Ah! And that nose! Well, don't worry, dear, those things can be fixed.
- Want me to deck her for ya? - Hold on. I'm not Quite finished yet.
You wanna know the real difference between us?
Let me see. I know how to fence and you don't?
Or, I have class and you don't. Take your pick.
- Why, I oughta... - Ladies, it's time to break up this little lovefest.
Annie, hallie. I mean, hallie, Annie.
I-I-I mean... Whoa!
Sorry, ladies. Two pair. Read 'em and weep.
- [Girl] Aah! I'm out. - [All groaning]
- So that's it? No more takers? - [Girl] I have nothing left.
I'll take a whack at it.
- ** ["Bad To The Bone"] - [Change jingling]
[Change jingling]
Take a seat, Parker.
Deal me in.
* Now, on the day I was born *
* The nurses all gathered 'round *
* And they gaZed in a wide wonder *
* At the joy they had found *
* The head nurse spoke up *
* Said leave this one alone *
* She could tell right away that I was bad to the bone *
* Bad to the bone **
Tell you what I'm gonna do. I'll make you a little deal.
Loser jumps into the lake after the game.
- Excellent. - Butt naked.
Even more excellent. Start unZipping, Parker.
Straight. In diamonds.
You're good, james.
But, you're just not good enough.
In your honor, a royal flush.
[Laughter]
- [Girl #1] Love the birthday suit. - [Girl #2] Lookin' good.
- [Girl #3] Oww, baby! - [Wolf Whistle]
[All Laughing, Chattering]
[Sighs]
[Laughing Continues]
[Screaming, Cheering]
[Girl] Grab her clothes.
[Gasping]
Oh, right. Fine.
If that's the way you want it, then let the games begin.
I swear I heard your evil clone sneaking all the way up toward the mess hall this morning.
I am so tired. I'm going back into bed and sleeping till lunch.
- [Chuckles] - [Exhausted Sigh]
That does not seem like a possibility, babe.
- Why not? - That's why not.
No... way.
- [Owl hooting] - [Crickets Chirping]
- [Girl giggling] - [Girl] Shh.
- [Whispering] Be Quiet. - [Whispering] Oh, I hope they're sleeping.
The coast is clear. Okay, let's go in.
- Payback time. - Don't wake her.
- [Laughing] Careful. - Shh.
- Got milk? - [Giggling]
** ["Reveille," Out Of Tune]
[Soft Moaning]
[Gasps]
[Screaming]
[All Screaming]
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
Oh, my god. [Screaming]
[All Screaming]
[Screaming]
[Sighs] She didn't get me.
[Screaming]
Ah! That girl is without a doubt...
the lowest, most awful creature that ever walked the planet!
[Lmitating Elvis] Thank you. Thank you very much.
- Morning, girls. - [All] Morning, Marvas.
[All] Marvas!
Surprise inspection.
Attention!
* Navajos **
No, no, Marva. Do not go in there.
One of the girls got sick last night, and it is a big, big mess.
Save yourself the aggravation. It's really disgusting.
Oh, well, if someone's sick, dear, then I must go in.
- Move aside, dear. - No, no, really. I insist.
I can't let you go in there. She's highly contagious.
Honest.
Actually, we're all Quite fine in here...
unless hallie Parker knows something we don't know.
Really. I insist. Open the door and come see for yourself, ma'am.
- Stand aside, hallie. - [Gasps]
[Screaming]
- [All Screaming] - Whoa!
[Screaming] Mommy!
- [SQueaking] - No! No!
- No! - [Marva Crying]
[Marva Sputtering, Coughing]
- I told you it was a mess in here. - She should know. She did it!
You! [Sputters] And you!
Pack your bags!
[Blows Whistle]
Okay, girls. The rest of you...
back to your activities.
[All Screaming]
You two... the isolation cabin.
[Girls Screaming]
[Gasps]
- [Grunting] - Oh!
Oh, gosh, it's stuck.
- Thanks. - You're welcome.
Ah! Oh, man!
[Thunder Rumbling]
- Oh, here's your... - [Laughs] Cuppy.
Any of your pictures ruined?
- Only the beautiful Leo DiCaprio. - Who?
You've never heard of Leonardo DiCaprio?
How far away is London anyway?
Well, from here it's 3,000 miles...
but sometimes it seems much further.
- How far away is your home? - Oh, California is way at the other end of the country.
- Actually, here's a picture of my house. - [Thunder Rumbling]
- Wow! It's beautiful. - Yeah.
We built it when I was little. We've got this incredible porch...
that looks over the entire vineyard.
- And then... - Who... Who's that?
Oh, that's my dad. He didn't know I was taking the picture then...
or else he would have turned around.
He's kinda like my best friend. We do everything together.
[Sighs]
- What's the matter? - Oh, it's chilly in here, that's all.
[Thunder Rumbling]
- Want one? - Oh, sure, I love Oreos.
At home I eat them with... I eat them with peanut butter.
You do? That is so weird. So do I.
You're kidding. Most people find that totally disgusting.
I know. I don't get it.
- Me either. - [Laughing]
What's your dad like?
I mean, is he the kind of father you can talk to...
or is he one of those workaholic types who says, "I'll talk to ya later, honey..."
but, you know, never really does?
- I hate that. - I don't have a father, actually.
I mean, I had one once, I suppose.
But my parents divorced years ago.
My mother never even mentions him.
It's like he evaporated into thin air or something.
It's scary the way nobody stays together anymore.
- Tell me about it. - How old are you?
- I'll be 12 on October 11. - [Coughing, Choking]
- So will I. - Your birthday's on October 11?
- Yeah. - How weird is that?
Extremely.
Oh, hey. It stopped raining.
You wanna go get a Popsicle or something?
- What's the matter? - Hallie, what's your mother like?
I never met her. She and my dad split up when I was a baby, maybe even before.
I'm not sure. He doesn't like to talk about her.
But I know she was really, really beautiful.
How do you know that?
Well, because my dad had this old picture of her hidden in his sock drawer...
and he caught me looking at it, like, all the time, so he gave it to me to keep.
Look, I'm-I'm really thirsty. Sure you don't want to go to the mess hall and get a lemonade?
Will you stop thinking about your stomach at a time like this?
- At a time like what? - Don't you realiZe what's happening?
I mean, think about it.
I only have a mother...
and you only have a father.
You've never seen your mom...
and I've never seen my dad.
You have one old picture of your mom...
and I have one old picture of my dad.
But at least yours is probably a whole picture.
Mine is a pathetic little thing...
all crinkled and ripped right down the middle and...
What are you rummaging in your trunk for?
This.
It's a picture of my mom...
and it's ripped too.
Right down the middle?
Right down the middle.
This is so... freaky.
Okay.
On the count of three, we'll show them to each other, okay?
Okay.
One.
Two.
- Three. - Three.
[Gasps]
- That's my dad. - That's my mom.
[Bell Ringing]
[Annie] That's the lunch bell.
I'm not so hungry anymore.
So if... if your mom...
[Chuckling] Is my mom...
and my dad is your dad...
- [Exhales] - And we're both born on October 11...
then you and I are like...
like sisters.
[Laugh] Sisters?
Hallie, we're like twins.
[Sighing]
[Exhales]
[Nervous Chuckle] I just don't know what to say.
What's that you're holding?
My locket. I got it when I was born.
It has an "h" on it.
[Chuckles] I got mine when I was born, too...
except mine has an "A" on it.
[Sighs] Ooh, now I've got goose bumps.
My god, so I'm not an only child.
I'm a twin. I'm a twin... there's two of me.
I mean, two of us.
- This is like... - Mind boggling.
- Totally. - Completely.
- [Giggling] Oh, my god. - Oh, my god.
[Hallie] Tell me, what's Mom like?
[Annie] Well, she designs wedding gowns.
Really?
She's becoming Quite famous, actually.
A princess in greece just bought one of her gowns.
Wow.
Y-You know what's interesting?
Neither one of our parents ever got married again.
Has Dad ever been close to getting remarried?
Never. He always says I'm the only girl in his life.
Yeah, Mom's never come close either.
[Owl hooting]
I have a brilliant, beyond brilliant idea.
I'm serious. I am a total genius.
You want to know what Dad is like, right?
Right.
And I'm dying to know Mom.
So what I'm thinking is... Don't freak out, okay?
- I think we should switch places. - [Gasps]
When camp's over I'll go back to London as you...
and you go back to California as me.
- What? - Annie, we can pull it off. We're twins, aren't we?
Hallie, we're totally and completely 100 % different.
So, what's the problem? I'll teach you to be me...
and you teach me to be you.
Look, I can do you already.
Yes, you want to know the difference between us?
I have class and you don't.
- [Amused Sigh] - Come on, Ann. I got to meet my ma.
The truth is, you know, if we switch...
sooner or later they'll have to unswitch us.
And when they do, they'll have to meet again...
- face to face. - After all these years.
- Thank you. I told you I'm brilliant. [Laughing] - [Laughing]
- ** ["Do You Believe In Magic"] - Okay. 'Tis grandfather.
- He's so cute. What do we call him? - Grandfather.
- ** [Continues, Indistinct] - Why didn't I think of that?
This is Martin, he's our butler.
- We have a butler? - Mm-hmm. [Laughs]
Okay. Living room's first. Then over here is the dining room.
But we never eat in there except for Thanksgiving...
and Christmas and, of course, October 11.
* Believe in the magic that can set you free *
* Ahh-hh-hh *
* Talkin' 'bout the magic *
* Do you believe in magic *
* Do you believe, believe *
* Do you believe in magic **
Okay. I-I'm ready. [Resigned Sigh]
[Sighs]
[Scissors Snipping]
[Whimpers]
- Don't shut your eyes! - Oh. Okay. Right.
Sorry. Just got a little nervous.
You're nervous? An 11-year-old is cutting my hair.
[Scoffs] Hey, you sounded just like me.
Well, I'm supposed to, aren't I? Go on, just do it.
[Whimpers]
Don't panic. You look great.
[Annie Crying]
Looking good.
[Gasps] This is so... scary.
Honey, you never looked better.
- [Gasps] Oh, my god! - [Chuckles]
What?
I have pierced ears.
[Scoffs] No. No, no and no.
Not happening. Sorry, wrong number.
I won't. I refuse.
Then cutting your hair was a total waste...
'cause, I mean, there's no way I can go to camp...
with pierced ears and come home without 'em.
I mean, come on. Get real.
[Sighs]
[Whimpers]
[Blowing]
Needle steriliZed.
Y-You... You sure you know what you're doing?
Relax. I've gone with all my friends to get their ears pierced.
It's nothing. Just close your eyes...
and it will be over before you know it.
- Earring ready? - Yes.
Good. Hand me the apple.
[Whimpers]
Thank you.
Just relax. I'm telling you, this is not a big deal.
On the count of three, remove the ice.
[Inhales Deeply] One... two...
three.
[Screaming]
[Screaming Continues]
[Whistle Blows]
Girls, time to say your last good-byes.
- The busses are loading. - [Woman] Busses one and two leaving.
- I'll see you guys next summer, I promise. - [Girls Moaning Sorrowfully]
- [Moans] - Okay, so call me every single day.
All right. And write me. Don't forget.
I won't.
[Sighs] Okay. This is it.
So remember, you're going to find out how Mom and Dad met.
- And you're going to find out why they broke up. - [Marva, jr.] Annie james...
- your car is here. - That's you.
Here's your ticket and passport. Martin will pick you up at the airport tomorrow morning.
- What time do you leave? - Oh, not for a couple of hours. Give Mom a kiss for me.
- Give Dad one for me. - [Marva, jr.] Annie james, front and center.
- Bye. - [Vehicle honking]
- Bye. - Last call, Annie james.
- Bye-bye. - Bye.
[Horn honking]
Good luck.
[Sighs]
[Whispering] Okay. This is it.
God, I hope she likes me.
Please like me.
Please.
- [Man On Speaker, Indistinct] - [Crowd Chattering, Indistinct]
- Annie! - Martin.
- Missed you. - Missed you.
- What have you done to your hair? - Cut it. Do you like it?
- Love it. It's the new you. - [Sighs]
And you've had your ears pierced.
Give me five, girlfriend.
[Relieved Sigh]
* There she goes *
* There she goes again *
* Racing through my brain *
* And I just can't contain *
* This feeling that remains *
* There she goes *
* There she goes again *
* She calls my name **
- home again. - Thank you.
This is it. 7 Primbrook Lane.
[Nervous Sigh]
Hello.
[Man Clearing Throat]
Grandfather?
- I'm home. - Is that my little girl?
That tall, gangly thing?
Yes, it's me.
Oh, welcome home. [Chuckles]
- Did you have a good time, sweet pea? - Uh-huh, great.
- [Sniffing] - What are you doing?
- Just smelling. - Smelling?
- I'm making a memory. - Oh.
Years from now, when I'm all grown up...
I'll always remember my grandfather...
and how he always smelt of...
peppermint and pipe tobacco.
[Laughing] Good to have you back.
[Woman] Annie?
- Mother. - You're back.
- I can't believe it's you. - And I can't believe it's you.
And with short hair. Who cut it for you?
A girl I met at camp. Do you hate it?
No, I absolutely love it.
[Gasps] You got your ears pierced?
- [Sighing] - Well, are there any other surprises?
Belly button rings, tattoos?
Ah, darling, what is it?
I'm sorry. It's just...
I've missed you so much.
Oh.
I know.
- It seems like it's been forever. - You have no idea.
[Long Exhale]
- [Bicycle Bell Ringing] - [Birds Chirping]
[Mom] So, come on. Tell me, did you like everyone? Was it fun?
- Ah, Martin. - I found a stowaway in your suitcase.
[Whispering] Oh, my god. Cuppy!
- Cuppy? - He... he belongs to my friend...
the one I was, umm, telling you about.
I can't imagine how he got into my suitcase.
Well, since he's not our Cuppy, shall we dispose of the little creature?
No! I mean, no. I'll... I'll mail him to her.
She loves this thing a lot... a lot, a lot.
And she's, like, slept with this thing her entire life...
And she could never be, like, say, in a foreign country without him.
- No, no. I'll take care of it. - [Phone Ringing]
That will be all, Martin. Thank you.
Hello.
Oh, hi. How's the photo shoot going?
** ["here Comes The Sun"]
Hmm. Well, can't you manage without me?
I mean, Annie just got home from camp.
Hmm. Yeah.
* here comes the sun Do-dum-do-do *
* here comes the sun *
* And I say it's all right *
- * Little darlin', it's been a long, cold lonely winter * - Okay. Hold on a moment.
Annie, would you hate very much running down to the studio with me?
- * It seems like years * - No, I'd love it.
* Since it's been here *
* here comes the sun Do-dum-do-do *
* here comes the sun *
* And I say it's all right *
* Little darlin' *
* That smile's returning *
* To their faces *
* Little darlin' It seems like years *
* Since it's been here *
* here comes the sun Do-dum-do-do *
- Wow. That's incredible. You designed that? - * here comes the sun and I say *
- * It's all right ** - Well, I had to do something while you were at camp.
- You don't think it's too... - No, it's gorgeous. I love it.
You know who would look really beautiful in that gown?
- I mean, like, really beautiful? - Who?
- You. - Me?
You know what? I think that time change has made you a little loopy.
Come on. Let's see what all the fuss is about.
- ** [Disco, vocalist Indistinct] - Okay. I'm here.
[Man] Ah, we're saved.
- Hi, Angela. - Hi. Sorry, we don't know what to do with the veil.
If she wears it, it covers the back of the dress, and if she doesn't...
- the dress looks... - [Mom] Incomplete, you're right.
Can you try turning sideways with your chin up?
Yeah, I see the problem. Can I have the veil? Annie, darling...
pass me one of those hats on display in the window.
- [Whispering] Me? - Yes.
* Somebody like you *
- Which one do you like? - The white one.
- Me too. - * Do you know I'll never let you *
- * go * - Try this.
Now, throw the veil straight back.
That's it. Now spin around. I want to see the back of the dress.
That's beautiful. Did you get that? Just how it falls. Just down there.
Don't worry about the bouQuet. You're married now. You've got to learn to juggle.
Don't forget you look happy. It is your wedding day.
My mom is too cool.
- * I'll never let you go * - * Never, never gonna let you go *
* I'll never let you go *
* Never let you go *
* I'll never let you go **
[hallie] So, doesn't designing all these wedding gowns ever make you think about...
getting married again, or at least make you think about the "F" word.
The "F" word?
- My father. - Oh! Oh, that "F" word.
Well, no, actually...
because I didn't even wear a wedding gown when I married the "F" word.
- You didn't? Why not? - Why the sudden curiosity...
about your dad, huh?
Well, maybe because he's never mentioned.
And you can't blame a kid for wondering.
Mother, you can't avoid the subject forever.
At least tell me what he was like.
Okay. He was Quite lovely, to tell you the truth.
When we met he was... actually, entirely lovely.
- All right? - All right.
So, did you meet him here in London?
- We met on the Q.E. 2. - Q.E. What?
The Queen EliZabeth II. It's an ocean liner that sails from London to New York...
'cause I wasn't keen on flying then and neither was your father.
We met our first night on board ship. We were seated next to each other at dinner.
- He's an American, you know. - No kidding?
- So, was it love at first sight? - [Sighs]
I knew you were going to ask me all these Questions one day. Taxi!
[Hallie] Dear ol' Dad.
I wonder what he's doing at this very moment.
Thanks.
- Got it? - Oh, gosh.
It's him.
Hey, hal!
Welcome home, kiddo.
Get into these arms, you little punk.
Dad. Finally.
[Dad, Soft Moaning]
[Kissing Sound]
Oh, I hope you had a lousy time at that camp, because you are not going back.
- [Giggles] - I missed you too much.
What happened to you, hal?
Something's changed.
Are you getting taller?
So, what's up, Dad?
I mean, how's Chessy and everybody?
Great. Everybody's great. Can't wait to see you.
Eight weeks really is too long, hal.
- A lot's been happening around here. - A lot's happened to me too, Dad.
I mean, I feel like I'm practically a new woman.
What's the matter? I cut myself shaving?
No, it's just... just seeing you for the first time.
I mean, you know, in so long.
[Laughing] You look taller to me, too, Dad.
Come on, sQuirt. Let's get home.
[Dad] Oh, by the way, thanks for all those newsy letters.
I'm really glad I bought you that personaliZed stationery...
you just had to have.
- Well, we meant to write, Dad, but we just got so... - We?
Oh! Oh, me and my friend.
I-I met this girl at camp and we got really close.
- Great. - Practically like sisters.
- She was a lovely girl. - Lovely girl?
All of sudden you're so proper?
- [Chuckles] - You're still biting those nails, I see.
- Dad, you noticed. - What do you mean noticed?
You've been biting them since you could chew.
But I've decided to stop, Dad. It's a horrid habit.
Lovely girl, horrid habit.
What did I do, send you to summer or finishing school?
And why do you keep saying "Dad" at the end of every sentence?
I'm sorry. I didn't realiZe I was doing it, Dad.
Sorry, Dad.
Do you want to know why I keep saying "dad"?
- The truth? - Because you missed your old man so much, right?
Exactly. It's because in my whole life...
I mean, you know, for the past eight weeks...
I was never able to say the word "dad." Never. Not once.
And if you ask me, I mean...
a dad is an irreplaceable person in a girl's life.
Think about it. There's a whole day devoted to celebrating fathers.
Just imagine someone's life without a father...
never buying a Father's Day card, never sitting on their father's lap...
never being able to say, "hi, Dad" or "What's up, Dad" or "Catch you later, Dad."
I mean, a baby's first words are always "dada," aren't they?
Let me see if I get this... You miss being able to call me dad?
Yeah. I really have, Dad.
Oh, my god. Oh, my god.
Now you're starting to sound like your old self.
[Dog Barking]
[Barking]
[Screaming] Hello, gorgeous!
Oh, look at you!
Oh, you grew.
Oh, we missed you so much.
Hey, don't you dare let your old man talk you out of going back to camp. Okay?
You're a growing girl. You need adventure.
- Okay. - Oh, you hungry?
I made corn bread and chili.
- Why are you so Quiet? What's wrong? - Nothing, it's just...
I'm so happy to be home.
Hey, did I hear somethin' about corn bread and chili?
Yeah, it's on the stove. So...
something's changed about you, hal.
Umm, I can't put my finger on it...
- but something about you is definitely changed. - Really?
Well, it's just the same old me. Honest.
[Dog Barking]
- [Whining] - Hi, Sammy.
[Barking]
What is wrong with you, you goofball? It's hallie.
Oh, I-I probably just smell like camp, that's all.
What's the matter with you?
- It's like you didn't even recogniZe her. - [Barking]
[Whispering] Wow! It's even better than the pictures.
Okay, kiddo. What do ya wanna do first, huh?
You wanna eat and then unpack? Or, uh, we could unpack and then eat.
- Or we could eat while we unpack. - Do you mean I can eat in my room?
Yeah, I'd say it's a definite possibility. [Chuckles]
Hey, hal, when you're done, come on down. There's someone I want you to meet.
- Okay, Dad. - Okay, hal.
- Look at you. Always eating. [Laughing] - [Laughing]
- Did you tell her? - No.
Nicky.
- [Nick] I will. I will. - Tell me what?
Hal, it is none of my business how your father makes a fool out of himself. Okay?
He's a big boy. He can do what he wants.
Okay. Okay. So, who is she?
[Sighs]
Her name's Meredith Blake.
She's a publicist from San Francisco.
Your father hired her at the beginning of the summer...
to do some publicity for the vineyard.
If you ask me, she's doin' a better job of sellin' herself than the grapes.
- What do you mean? - [Laughter]
Oy.
Look, you and I both know your father's...
not some kind of suave, debonaire bachelor-of-the-month type.
So, I gotta ask myself, "What does a hot, young thing like that...
"see in a guy who walks around with his shirttail hangin' out...
and his cereal bowl full of chili?"
Then, I realiZed there's about a million reasons why that girl's gigglin'.
[Both giggling]
And all of them are sitting at the Napa valley Community Bank.
You mean, you don't think she even really likes him?
Eh, what do I know? But I'll tell you one thing.
This one's got your father eating out of the palm of her hand.
They do everything together. They ride together.
They swim together. They go out to eat dinner every night.
But, you know what? Meet her. See for yourself. Don't let me influence you.
There's my girl. Honey, I want you to meet a friend of mine.
Hal, this is Meredith Blake.
Hi.
Hi, Meredith Blake.
Wow. I can't believe I'm finally meeting the famous hallie.
I have looked forward to this all summer.
Really? Well, here I am.
Oh, Nicky, she's adorable!
You know, the way your father talked about you...
I expected to meet a little girl, but you are so grown up.
- I'll be 12 soon. How old are you? - [Laughs]
[Laughs] Twenty-six.
Only 15 years older than me. How old are you, again, Dad?
Wow! Suddenly, you're so interested in math.
Look, I'm gonna go inside. I'm gonna get some more chili...
maybe a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
- What are we celebrating? - Your homecoming, of course.
- [Cell Phone Beeping] - Be right back.
Meredith Blake.
Hello, Reverend Mosby.
Mm-hmm. Of course. No, I understand it's for a local charity?
Oh, yes. I am writing it all down.
Okay, it sounds very worthwhile, I agree.
But, unfortunately, I see that Mr. Parker...
is going to be out of the country on those days.
Yes. Absolutely. I will be sure to mention it to him.
Thank you.
So, how was camp, hal? Was it fabulous?
My dad's going out of the country?
Oh, no. I just had to tell a little white lie to get him out of something.
You know, I have never heard a man talk about his daughter...
the way Nicky talks about you.
You two are obviously incredibly close.
Well, you know, we're closer than close.
We're all each other has.
[Screams] Ohh!
Sorry. Did I get you wet, Mer?
Just a little, hal.
[Sighs] Mm.
Hey. Guess what?
Your daddy took me riding the other day, and he let me ride your horse.
I hope that's okay with you.
Oh, sure. She's probably used to strange women riding her.
Not that you're strange or anything.
Actually, compared to the others, you are relatively normal.
Others? What others?
- Do you want the 411? - What's the 411?
The information... the lowdown on other women.
Can't say I blame you.
I'd wanna know if I was number 28... I mean, 29 in a man's life.
I'm number 29?
Yeah. It's always the same routine...
horseback riding through the vineyards...
romantic dinners with his special reserved-label wine...
- moonlight swims... - [Nick] here we go...
a bottle of my special reserve-label.
So, did you girls find something to talk about while I was gone?
- Does that mean yes? - It sure does.
- [Phone Ringing] - [Mom] Will somebody grab that, please?
James residence. Annie?
- Yes, Martin. - Oh, dear. It sounds just like you on the phone.
I'm sorry. To whom did you wish to speak?
Annie? Of course.
One moment, please.
A Mildred Plotker for you.
Sounds just like your twin.
My twin? Very funny.
Good one, Martin. Hello.
Oh, Mildred, darling. Hi. How are you? [Chuckles]
- Hey, how's it going over there? - Oh, everything's Quite lovely here.
W-We're expecting a bit of rain today.
But, Mildred, can you... can you hold on for a moment?
Okay, but hurry, hal. I've got to talk to you.
- [Light Switch Clicks] - Okay. Now I can talk. Oh, my god! Mom's incredible.
I cannot believe I lived my entire life without knowing her.
Sh-She's beautiful and fun...
- and smart, and I love the gowns she designs. - But...
And I got her talking about how she and Dad first met. And, if you ask me...
- there's like a whole possibility, like... - hallie, stop!
We've got a major problem. You're going to have to bring mother out here immediately.
Immediately? Are you nuts? I've only had one day with her.
I'm just getting to know her. I can't. I won't.
But this is an emergency! Dad's in love.
Get out of here! Dad doesn't fall in love.
I mean, at least not seriously.
Trust me. He's serious about this one.
He's always holding her hand and kissing her neck...
and waiting on her hand and foot.
- He is? - It's disgusting.
Well, you'll just have to break 'em up. Sabotage her. Do whatever you have to.
I'm trying, but, I mean, I'm at a slight disadvantage.
I only met the man 12 hours ago.
Hal, you've got to get back here to help me.
Annie, I can't. I want more time with Mom.
- [Paper Crackling] - What's going on?
Ann, are you still there? I can barely hear you. Ann.
- I'm here. What do you... - Operator. Operator.
- I think I lost you, Ann. - Hello?
- Thanks for all the help, hal. - [Receiver Clicks]
- [Martin] hm. - [Gasps]
Hi. I had a phone call from a friend at camp.
Yeah. L-lt's an old camp tradition.
Talk to your friend from inside a closet. Kinda stupid, I know, but...
[Sighs] So, breakfast anyone?
Okay. Here we go. Most important meal of the day.
Eggs sunny-side up, bacon, side of toast...
and, in case you're really hungry...
a stack of humongous chocolate chip pancakes, which smell incredible...
- if I do say so myself. - Thanks, Chessy.
You're not hungry again?
You hardly touched your chili, your favorite food in the world.
And now you don't want breakfast? Are you sick, honey?
I'm fine. I promise.
Where's Dad?
Oh. He and Miss "I'll just have half A grapefruit, Thank You..."
left about an hour ago.
You overslept, and he didn't want to wake you.
Of course, I'd probably oversleep, too, if I were up until midnight...
making mysterious phone calls from my bathroom.
[Chokes] Um. Oh. Oh. That.
I was calling a friend from camp, Mildred.
She lives in New York.
Oh, I see. So, you wanted to wait and call Mildred...
at a time that was convenient for her because of the time difference.
Exactly. Because... Because of the time difference.
Uh-huh. So, you waited until it was 3:00 in the morning her time?
- That makes perfect sense. - [British Accent] Actually...
It was 7:00 at night her time.
You see, she lives in New York, but she was on vacation...
with her family in Bora Bora.
- Mm-hmm. - Very smooth.
Okay, look, smarty pants, your father wants you...
to meet him at his office as soon as you're done with breakfast.
He does? Thanks.
I'm done.
- [Barking] - [Yells]
That dog has gotten so weird.
Bye, Chessy. Thanks again for breakfast. It was great.
Push, hal.
Sorry. I... forgot. [Laughs]
[Door Slams]
Honey, I'm really glad you're here...
'cause there's something really important I want to talk to you about.
That's funny, because there's something really important that I want to talk to you about.
- Yeah? Well, you go first. - No, you.
Okay. I want to talk to you about Meredith.
And I want to talk to you about my mother.
- What about Meredith? - Well, what about your mother?
Dad, I'm almost 12. How long do you expect me...
to buy that story that the stork dropped me on your doorstep?
Oh, come on, hal. We've talked about your mother.
No, we haven't. Not really.
A girl needs more in life than a half a crumpled old photograph.
Dad, I'm almost a teenager.
Face it. I need a mother.
You know what? You're right.
You're absolutely right. You do need a mother. Which brings me to...
- Meredith. - Hi. Hello, hal.
Hi.
Hallie, this is my assistant, Richard.
Richard, this is Nick's daughter, the one I've been telling you so much about.
- Oh, hello. How are you? - Hi there.
- Did you tell her? - Almost.
- [Sighs] - Hey, if you're free later...