Eat faster! - Don't chew it. Just swallow it!
Nothing.
Granted, this isn't scientific
but the fact that Reese can't get brain freeze
has to prove something.
Wait.
I'm feeling something in my toes.
We did it! We finally got back at Tim Schwab and his brother.
What'd you do? - We found a dead octopus
in a dumpster at the seafood store.
We shoved its mouth full of medical waste
and put it in the Schwabs' air conditioner.
That'll teach him to say we're obnoxious.
Why didn't you let me help? - It couldn't wait, Dewey.
With a dead octopus, there's a very small window
before it starts smelling like just another dead fish.
Reese, your hands still stink.
Yeah. Like victory.
Well, we can't take a walk without our jackets anymore, Jamie.
It's the first cool day of fall.
Fall reminds adults about our mortality.
But for you, it's just pretty leaves.
What's this?
You're telling me my family hasn't had health insurance
for the last six months?
Yes, I know you never got the check!
There must be some sort of grace period.
And when those two months are over
what's the grace period on that?
No, no, you can't wait until Monday to reinstate us.
We can't go through the whole weekend without health insurance.
Listen, listen, I am speaking to you from a house
full of walking time bombs.
Well, then you're just a bunch of lousy, heartless bastards!
Who you talking to? - March of Dimes.
I got to go to work early.
Hattie's having another secret meeting about the union.
Goodbye.
Bye, hon.
Listen, Jim. Can I call you Jim?
Oh, okay, Steven.
Let me level with you.
Six months ago my wife asked me to do one thing. One.
I was supposed to mail your check.
The woman relies on the fact that I can be occasionally trusted
to perform very simple menial tasks.
Now, if you don't start my insurance
and if anything happens to anyone in this family
I am going to have to explain to her
that her entire life is built on a lie!
Well, I just hope that when your marriage blows up in your face
I'm there to see it!
Okay, Jamie, for the next two days there's no getting sick.
There's no getting owies.
All the safety rules your mother and I told you about
well, starting today, we mean them.
Hi, I'm Connie Guzman, Teddy's mother.
I guess our little guys are gonna have a play date this morning.
Oh, right. I'm-I'm Hal.
I was so relieved we could schedule something today.
I've got a killer day ahead.
What was that? - Well, it was just his allergies.
Allergies? Or disease?
There are a lot of viruses going around.
Some of these kids are nothing but walking germ bags.
He seems a little unresponsive.
Is Jamie's mother home?
Boy, I do not like the way this gland feels.
What did his poop look like this morning?
Mommy.
You know, I'm not sure Teddy's up for a play date today.
Oh, Jamie will be so disappointed.
Come on, Teddy. We're going to Mommy's job interview.
We'll do it again some other time.
Just make sure you bring a note from his doctor.
What are you doing? This is not a toy!
I didn't think I was cutting my bagel with a toy.
This is plenty sharp.
Wait!
Here.
And use the handle.
We're living in a death house.
And that's why I propose
we affiliate ourselves with the Teamsters.
They can deliver a benefits package that's quite substantial.
It's all spelled out in this literature.
Well, I think this is a bad idea. Bad, bad, bad!
Craig, it can't hurt to just listen.
When Mr. Cochran finds out we're talking union
we'll lose all our perks. - What perks?
We get to wear the smocks on our days off.
And they're talking about fixing the hand dryer in the men's room.
I'd just like to thank Hattie for organizing this meeting.
I think it's about time that the people
who really do the work around here
start standing up for ourselves. I for one, am sick of no overtime
no job security. - Excuse me, Joe
I just want to say that
Mr. Cochran makes a lot more money than us.
And I strongly feel that on that basis alone
he should be trusted.
Oh, for God's sake, Craig.
You know what really bothers me?
When I see Mr. Cochran parking his car out front every morning
and we've got to park nine blocks away.
They let us use the shuttle to get to our cars.
That's the city bus, Craig.
I appreciate all the anger that's in this room
and God knows I'm not one to shy away from a fight
but I suggest that instead of starting a union
we form a special committee to maybe
paint Mr. Cochran's house so, he'll want to be nice to us.
Sit down and shut up, Feldspar.
You know what?
I've worked here for almost ten years.
I have never felt we needed a union
but when I think about what this place has done to some of us
how it's made us so afraid to even voice our opinions
then I think maybe we do.
Okay but let the record show that I advocated a policy
of cowardice and appeasement.
Oh, there you. Come here.
Hi.
Okay.
Hattie's been holding these secret union meetings
during our breaks, it's so complicated.
We'd have to pay dues but we'd save on health insurance.
Oh, really? How fast would we get health insurance?
Hattie thinks we can start serious talks
with the Teamsters next month. - Oh, who cares?
Boys, breakfast.
Hal, where are all the forks?
Oh, they were all bent out of shape
so, I sent them out to that guy who fixes them.
The "Fork Straightener?
It's the man's work, Lois. I don't think we should make fun.
Hal, how are the boys gonna eat scrambled eggs without forks?
I have to go.
Honey, you know what's a great look?
I saw this gal the other day in a bike helmet and I thought
Why the heck can't women look this good all the time?
Oh, baby.
Hal, you're messing up my hair.
Okay, look, just buckle up and drive slowly.
Get there late but get there!
Let this be a lesson to every one of you.
What's going on with Hattie? - Cochran fired her this morning.
He said it was for dressing provocatively
but he obviously found out that
she's been calling the union meetings.
That's horrible.
Somebody around here's been snitching to Cochran.
'Craig.'
Craig, is there something you want to tell me?
No, no, not really.
Why won't you look me in the eye?
I can play this game as long as you can, Lois.
I'll be watching you, Craig.
Nice cover.
Oh, my God!
What is it? - The Schwabs sent out a mass email to everyone at school.
They Photoshopped our heads onto a dirty movie.
Gross!
That can't be a dirty movie. There aren't any girls in it.
Oh, my God! - I'm not homophobic.
If the three of us were gay lovers, I'd be fine with this.
But it's not true! - This is so humiliating.
My abs are way more ripped than that guy's.
We've got to respond.
Well, I was saving this one to see
what grade Mr. Watts was going to give me
but we can climb up on the roof
and drop a wasp nest down their chimney.
I have one ready. I've been teasing them
for months to keep them angry.
Perfect.
What does it take to keep you boys safe?
Dad, you don't know what the Schwabs did.
I don't care what they did! What's the matter with you boys?
Don't you realize you can get killed?
Dad, I'm not going to die.
What? - I'm 17.
And so you can't die?
I just don't see it happening. - I've got news for you, Reese.
17-year-olds die all the time.
Oh, come on, Dad. That's just something they tell you
so, you'll stay off drugs. - That's it!
You're all grounded in your room for the rest of the weekend!
You can't do that! - I know I'm gonna die, Dad.
Nobody is dying in this family
until the start of business Monday morning!
Okay, should there be an actual fire
I think we'll be in pretty good shape.
Did you hear? We did a little investigating.
We found out who Cochran's snitch is.
Oh, no. - It's Joe.
Joe? What about Craig?
Does Craig know that it's Joe?
Everybody knows.
Cochran just promoted Joe to manager.
We're going to go congratulate him.
Can you hand me some soap?
Sure.
Wow, I had it completely wrong.
Did you get me the information I asked for, Feldspar?
Yes, sir. Lois almost caught me
but I can assure you our secret's safe.
Good, good. Excellent.
Now, you've got to tell me everything.
Of course, sir.
I'll need a complete list of names this time.
They're all here. Just please, sir, make sure this stays quiet.
Don't worry about it.
Thank you, Mr. Cochran.
Looks and brains, you're the complete package, sir!
What the hell are you doing talking to Mr. Cochran, Craig?
Okay, Lois. If you can tell me what you think you saw
that would really help me focus my answer.
Grabbed hair! You grabbed hair!
Craig, I heard you talking about a list of names.
Oh, that.
We were just rating all the hotties in the store.
Don't worry, you're holding your own in both posture and dimples.
You expect me to fall for that? - I'd appreciate it.
Craig, how could you?
Get away from me, you animals!
Oh, my God. Joe.
Stop!
Stay out of this, Lois.
This is retail justice.
Pull it off. - But you're making a mistake.
Joe isn't the snitch!
What?
The real snitch just confessed to me.
Who is it? - I'm not going to tell you.
I don't want you hurting him.
He's a misguided, weak, pathetic individual who. - It's Craig!
Wait!
Dad, why are you doing this?
We're gonna call child welfare and this time they'll come.
Please don't do this, Dad! It-It's just not necessary.
There. Now we can finally have a nice
safe weekend around here.
Let's do it.
I told you this was worth spending Christmas vacation at Home Depot.
Wait. Dad's gonna kill us when he realizes we're gone.
Maybe we can just pretend we're too secure to care
what the Schwabs think of us.
Nobody's gonna buy that.
We can't let this stand, Dewey.
Remember the day everybody started calling Booger Boy "Booger Boy
and he didn't do anything about it?
What was his real name anyway?
Nobody remembers.
I'm in.
Dad's under there! - Oh, my God, you're right!
Let's go. - No, no, no.
You boys are in so much trouble.
I'm calling Mom.
Dad, are you okay?
I can't feel anything below my left knee.
Is my foot okay?
Your foot looks fine.
But I think the rest of you is facing the wrong way.
I can't find him anywhere. Have you seen Craig?
Nope. So long, Lois. I'm off to the head office
a place where washing your hands after using the restroom
is a matter of personal choice.
Goodbye, Joe. - By the way
what did Cochran give you to cover for me?
What? - You know, for throwing Craig under the truck.
Taking the heat off me.
You really are Cochran's snitch?
No, I'm getting kicked upstairs
because of my skills and motivation.
But that's impossible. I saw Craig handing Cochran a list of names.
What? Oh, those were probably names
for that stupid surprise party he's throwing for you.
What are you talking about?
Craig wanted to make a big deal
out of your tenth anniversary of working here.
I told him it would just depress you but you know Craig.
Cleanup in the storeroom.
Oh, my God.
Craig!
Oh, Craig. I'm so sorry.
Why didn't you tell me you were planning a party?
You know? Oh, Lord, this day just keeps getting worse.
Oh, Craig, this is all my fault. I feel just awful about this.
I'll do whatever it takes to make this up to you. I'll even make.
Oh, hold on a second.
Hello. - Mom, it's an emergency.
You've gotta come quick. Something horrible happened.
Hello? Dewey! Dewey!
Lois, if you could just get the ropes.
My hands are wet. I think my wrists are bleeding.
I'll be right back.
Party starts at 5:00.
See? Better than new.
That's not going to work, Dad.
You really have to get to the hospital.
I can't go to the hospital!
Nobody in this family can go to the hospital.
We've got no insurance.
Why do you think I've been so concerned about your safety?
Dad, it's not the end of the world. - Of course it is.
Your mother will never forgive me.
This is worse than the time I left Dewey in Mexico.
This is unforgivable.
I'm unforgivable.
Wow.
I didn't think Dad would get this pathetic
till we lock him in a nursing home.
This family deserves better than me.
Your mother's home, boys.
Help me up.
I raced home! What is it?
Honey, there's something you should know.
Nine minutes and 23 seconds. I win.
What are you talking about?
We made a bet to see how quickly you can get here
if you thought there was an emergency.
You don't win. Reese said ten minutes.
But you're not allowed to go over.
You can't decide that now. That's cheating!
You did what? - I don't blame you for being mad, Mom.
Reese underestimates you all the time.
This is just a game?
You made me race across town thinking one of you was dying
and it's just a game? - We got bored.
There's not much to do around here.
Yeah, maybe if you took us on a trip once in a while.
Hal, do you hear this?
I'm on it, Lois. - I can't believe that.
Hal, are you crying?
With rage!
You know how mad I get when these boys pull stunts like this.
There's something fishy about this.
Fishy is a nice way to put it, Lois.
They are gonna get the grounding of their life.
They are gonna feel the full brunt of my wrath.
Oh, I've been wrong about so much lately
I don't even trust my own radar.
I got to get back to work. - You start the punishment, Hal
but leave some for me.
Drive safely.
It's gonna be okay, Dad.
It's a very special moment when a father watches his boys
lie to their mother for him.
There's only one thing that can make me prouder.
If one of you could saw off my leg.
Don't worry, Dad. We'll get your knee taken care of.
I told you, we have no medical insurance.
There's no way. - Dad, this is what we do.
Happy anniversary, Lois.
I chewed through my ropes so I could have this set up for you
before you got back. - Oh, Craig.
I invited the entire staff but I guess they didn't show up
on account of seeing me as human garbage.
I wish you'd be mad at me.
Yell at me, tell me I'm a horrible person. Please.
Don't apologize, Lois.
If you want to make me happy, just sit down
and enjoy your party.
Hello, everybody.
Here's one I'm sure you'll all remember.
Here she comes now, our Lois, Lois
Struttin' down the aisle like she doesn't know us
Hey, she wears a smock and she looks all right, yeah
You gotta scan and stock and mark the cat chow
Meow, meow, meow, meow. Yeah.
Yeah" - Yeah.
Yeah" - Yeah. ''Cause she's been here ten
Years
Through the laughs, through the tears
Punchin' in Punchin' out
'Cept that time she had gout
I say yeah" - Yeah.
Yeah" - Yeah.
Yeah" - Yeah. "Yeah" - Yeah.
Yeah" - Yeah. "Yeah
Yeah, the knee's dislocated.
So, what are you? Some kind of prodigy genius doctor?
No, my dad's a really bad doctor. Let's me use his stuff.
You know, boys, I'm not sure we need Richard.
He does great work, Dad. - He set my nose three times.
He gave me a tracheostomy with a crazy straw.
So, so, what kind of anesthetic do you use?
Well, in a case like this you're gonna need about
eight C.C's of. Grab him!
No. No! No!
Hey, look at that.