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Antwone Fisher (2002)
Voice, Whispering:|Antwone. He's here.
Woman:|That's Antwone. Woman In White: Antwone? Man On PA: First call,|first call to colors. First call,|first call to colors. Damn. Berkley! What? You've been in there|1 0 minutes, man. Shut up. Yeah, okay. You know... one day, Chief s|gonna come in here... and catch you taking|them Hollywood showers. I should snitch on you.|Come on, move, man. Get out of|my way, snitch. Oh, come on.|Yeah, yeah. Ruff!. Ha ha ha!|I got you, man. Sailors: Ooh! Arf!. You better quit|playing, man. [Man On Intercom|Speaking Indistinctly] What's cracking,|Fisher? Your head, if you|don't get away from me. Heh. What is that|on your face? Keep the fuck|out my face, huh? Say something! Say something, huh?|You're always talking! I'm cool, man,|I'm cool. I'm cool. I'm cool, man. Captain: Petty Officer|Fisher, you've been accused... of violating Article 1 28-- Assault on a superior|non-commissioned officer. How do you plead? Guilty, sir. Well, in your statement,|you say your attack... on Petty Officer Berkley|was provoked by a... a racial slur.|Is that correct? Yes, sir. Petty Officer Berkley,|did you make... any racial remarks|to Petty Officer Fisher? No, sir. Punk, you-- Stand at attention! Stand at attention. This is|the United States Navy, son. I find you guilty. They'll be a forfeiture|of $200 for 2 months. You'll be restricted to|the boundaries of the ship... for 45 days, and you'll|perform 45 days extra duty. I'm reducing you from|ship's serviceman... petty officer third class... to ship's serviceman seaman. And I'm recommending|that you be evaluated... at the psychiatric clinic... before our next underway|period. You're dismissed. So, what happened? How'd it go? Same old, same old.|I got busted... but now I gotta go|to the psych clinic. You gotta go|to the nut house? Farmer, shut up, man. Give it up|to the shrink? Damn. See you next week. Seaman Fisher. Right this way. I understand it's not|your first time here. You saw Dr. Williams? Nah, he saw me. Heh. That's your wife? Yes. Have a seat. I understand|you like to fight. It's the only way|some people learn. Hmm. But you pay the price|for teaching them. You want to talk|about it? About what? Whatever's|bothering you. Why does something|gotta be bothering me? What, because I jumped|on a white boy? Something must be|wrong with me? ''Send him to|the psychiatrist. Nigger try to kill|his master.'' Hmph. ''He must be crazy.'' You looking for|a discharge, Fisher? I ain't looking|for nothing. That's where|you're headed. If I want|out of the navy... I'll just leave. Unauthorized absence? Yeah, if that's what|the navy calls it. Hmm. Running away|how you handle your problems? I don't have|no problems. Hmm. Where you from,|Fisher? Where'd you spend|your childhood? Cleveland. Parents still live there? I never had|any parents. They deceased? I never-- I never had parents. That would make you... a medical miracle,|Seaman Fisher. Where you from? I'm from|under a rock. Okay. Okay, all right. I want to see you|next week. I ain't coming back. Why not? 'Cause there's nothing|wrong with me. I agree with you|there. See you next week. See the receptionist|on your way out. Next Wednesday, 1 400. Whoa! Walker. Phillip Walker. That was the name of|the last guy who stalked me. Oh, man, I'm busted. Yeah, you're busted. What's up? Where you been? I'm on restriction. - Again?|- Yeah. How did you get off|the ship? Um, well, I just|came from the medic. Why? Uh, well... I'm working on this|high priority paper... for this commander. Oh. What kind of paper? Well, I'm--|I'm not at liberty... to talk about it|right now. Oh. Well, I was gonna|invite you to a party. Me? Yeah, you. Well, I'm on|restriction. Yeah, you told me. Hmm. I gotta... you know, get back|to the ship. They probably|looking for me... right about now,|so...you know-- Talk to you. [Whispering] Damn. See you when you're|off restriction. [Telephone Rings] [ Skipped item nr. 153 ] Yes? Yeah, send him in. Get your monkey hands|off me, man! I thought you may|have forgotten... your way here last week,|so I took the liberty... of sending|an escort team for you. You may be able|to make me come here... but you can't|make me talk. Thank you.|You're dismissed. You don't want|to talk to me? Let me lay this|out for you, son. This is how many cases|I have, okay? I don't have time|to waste. Now, I get|3 sessions only... to make an eval... and a recommendation to|your commanding officer. You know|he wants to throw you... out of the navy,|don't you? Now, you can sit here,|and you can not talk... to me if you want to... but our sessions|don't begin... until you begin|talking to me. I got nothing|to say. Okay. Then we'll sit|until you do. I got a whole lot of|work to catch up on. We can sit|here every day... until the day I retire.|Doesn't matter to me. It doesn't matter|to me, either. - All righty.|- What about the brig? What about it? Send me to the brig. There's the brig|right there. Lock yourself up. What do you know?|Time's up. See you next week,|1 400. Want some chips? Hmph. [Clears Throat] [Coughing] What? I didn't say anything. I thought|you said something. Ahem. I was just|clearing my throat. Okay. [Clears Throat] Maybe you're coming|down with something. Ahem. I'm all right. [Wheezes] It's just sort of... Just what? Just... It's just a waste|of time sitting here... week after week... wasting time. I don't want you... to waste your time,|Antwone. So, what you|want me to say? It's not what|I want you to say. It's what you|want to tell me. Maybe you can start|by asking me a question. I don't know.|Get things going. I can do that. You said you come|from under a rock. What did you mean|by that? I don't know, I... It was the first thing|to come to my mind. [Sighs] What do you think|it means? Well, it could mean... that, uh... that you feel|under pressure... that, uh... uh, you feel a weight... pressing down on you. That you're in the dark,|that you're alone. You said you had|no parents. I had parents. Okay. Ahem. Only 3 sessions,|right? Only 3. My father's name|was Edward. So you knew him? No. I didn't even know|his last name. You know where he is? Yeah, I know|where he is. Joey-- He went to his|ex-girlfriend's house. They got into|an argument. She killed my father. Where was your mother|when this happened? Behind bars. I see. I was born in prison... 2 months after my|father was murdered. Why was she confined,|your mother? I don't know. All I know|is what I told you. So you were turned over|to the state? Yeah. The state placed|me in this orphanage. It was supposed to be until... my mother got out|to claim me, but-- She got out, but she|never claimed me. Hmm. How long|were you there? 2 years. How does that make|you feel, Antwone? I don't know. Come on, you must have|some feelings about it. You know, you--|What did it feel like? Rainy days. Rainy days? Okay. Why is that? You know,|in Cleveland... it rains.|Not all the time... but, uh, to a kid... who wants to go out|and play... it seems like it|rains every day. But, uh... kids expect it|to rain sometimes... but...for one kid... it rained too much. Hmm. Okay. You want me to|come back next week? Yes, I do. You ever try to|find her, your mother? No, sir. Okay. Next week. Busy day? Uh, no more than usual. Hmm. The tomatoes are|from our garden. Yeah? Mmm. They're so much|better than last year. Heh heh. I mean, I'm no green|thumb or anything... but...heh heh. Who knows?|Maybe I'm learning. These tomatoes|really are good. Reverend Tate:|# I don't know psychology # Reverend Tate:|# I don't know psychology # # I don't know astrology # # I don't know|zoology, ha # # But I know this, ahh # #Jesus # #Jesus, ha # #Jesus # [ Skipped item nr. 302 ] #Jesus # Antwone, Voice-over:|When I was 2... I was placed in the Tate|foster home. Reverend Tate, he was|a fire-breathing preacher. He had his own|storefront church. There was only|a few members. There was Ms. Tate,|cousin Nadine... my foster brothers Keith-- Keith was half white-- Dwight, and me. # Good God, yeah # It was church 3 times|on Sunday... Bible study on Tuesday... Y.P.W.W. meetings|on Thursday... choir rehearsal on Friday. We found out if we caught|the Holy Ghost... in front of Ms. Tate... she'd give us vanilla|wafers after church. So we'd catch it|every Sunday. # Hallelujah # # Hallelujah # # Hallelujah,|hallelujah # # Hallelujah,|hallelujah # # Good God # # Come on, church # # Show me # Reverend Tate... he didn't like|Dwight at all. He said he had|too much pride. So he tried to|beat it out of him. Sometimes, he would even|try to beat him to death. Did he beat you? No, sir.|I think he pitied me. And I liked him|for it... but I was|ashamed of him. What about Mrs. Tate? What about her? I don't know which one|of you no-good rotten... hardheaded niggers put your|dirty hands on my walls... but I bet I'll get|the right one. I took you in... when your no-account mammies|threw you away... and this is|the thanks I get? Tsk. You ungrateful niggers. [Boys Whimpering] [Wailing] Hmph. Now I know|I got the right one. Antwone, Voice-over:|She used to brag about... beating me unconscious. Hmph. She'd threaten|to do it again. But she never did. Why do you think|she never did? Uh...maybe|she was scared. She found a new way|to get me, though. [Young Antwone Panting] So you like fire, huh? No, Muh-deah,|no, Muh-deah... I don't like fire. You... stay... away from things that|don't belong to you. You hear me? You hear me?! Yes, yes, Muh-deah! You hear me?!|Yes! Dumb nigger. [Door Creaks Shut] Antwone: I tried|everything I could... to get her to like me... and nothing ever worked. Were you the youngest|of the foster children? No, Dwight was|the youngest. I was in the middle,|and Keith was the oldest. Ms. Tate, she used to|put us against each other... so much, we started|hating each other. But I think deep down|inside... we really hated|ourselves. What do you mean? Keith was half white. She would try to|compare Keith... to me and Dwight. You know, he had|the good hair... and we had|the bad hair. She used to say how|Keith was better than us... because his father|was white. I wished I was Keith. Mmhh. But not even Keith|could escape... from being called|a nigger. She hardly used our names. She said the word|nigger so often... called us niggers so often... that we could tell... who she was|talking to by... the way she said|the word nigger. What happened to|Dwight and Keith? Dwight is in Lucasville|State Penitentiary. Keith got taken back|by his mother. He was raped by|one of her boyfriends. Mmhh. Did what happen to|Keith happen to you? Hell, no. Okay. Okay. Was|Mrs. Tate ever-- Was she ever|nice to you? Yeah, there were times. Sometimes she would|tell her friends that... we were good kids and that|she was proud of us. Chummy times. Chummy times? Yeah. I got to where|I could tell... what kind of day|it was gonna be... by the scent in the air|when I awoke. How could you tell? Well, if I awoke|and there was the smell... of grits and eggs... or water steaming off|the pavement... as she hosed it down... I had to look out|all day. But...if I smelled|pancakes... everything was okay. She make pancakes|very often? No, sir. I can delay|my next appointment... if you want to|talk some more. No, sir. Hey, Slim. What? You going home|next leave? Hell, yeah. I gotta|tend to the flock. Hey, when I get leave... I'm gonna be|like a--a vampire... coming to town|with his coffin. Just a place to|lay before I get down. What's that mean? Man, shut up.|People trying to sleep. Aw, shut your grouchy|ass up.Jesus! Hey, when you going|home, Pork Chop? When your mama|quit tripping... and send me|my money. Ha ha ha! What about you, Fish? When you going home? Fish? Fish! Antwone, Voice-over:|Last night... I had a dream|aboutJesse. Davenport, Voice-over:|Who's Jesse? He was my best friend. When I wasn't at home... I was probably wherever|Jesse was for 3 reasons. One was, being his friend... he wouldn't beat me up. Hey,Jesse, look!|I got 5! And the other reasons were--|so he wouldn't beat me up. I only got 3. I liked him a whole lot. Give me yours. We used to drive|our friend Kenny crazy. Let's get Kenny. Kenny hung around me... for the same reasons|I hung around Jesse. Hey, Kenny,|let me see. Where's Jesse? Ugh! Aah! Stop, stop! Get 'em|off, get 'em off!. Hey, Kenny,|what's wrong? Hey, Kenny,|don't forget to write! Hey, Kenny,|don't forget to write! Ms. Tate, she hated Jesse. She hated seeing us|together even more. But for years, she couldn't|keep us apart. I was so happy|when she kicked me out. Mrs. Tate: Twonny. That hoodlum niggerJesse|call up here askin' for you. [ Skipped item nr. 479 ] Said something about y'all|going to the picture show. Now, that's|the devil's work... and who told you|you could go... to the picture show,|anyhow? I mean, where you get|the money, nigger? Did you steal it? I already told you.|I've been raking lawns. Well,|you woulda stole it. Give me the money. I said gimme the money. You don't know what to do|with no money nohow. That's why I never|let you have none. Why you always got|to make things... difficult for me? Difficult? Difficult. Where you learnin'|such fancy words at? Fancy?|Ain't no fancy word. Don't sassy me, boy. No one's|sassing you. Don't sassy me! Ain't no one|sassing you! Don't you-- I ain't gonna let you|beat me no more! No more! Lord Jesus. I want you out|of my house. Hmm? And who you think|gonna take you in, huh? Retarded nigger,|don't nobody want you. Your damn mammy|didn't even want you. Mrs. Tate:|Gimme my shoe. Hmpf!. Davenport:|Must've felt pretty good... when you took|that shoe from her. Yeah, I felt|like I was gonna go... right upside|her head... but I just chilled. Why'd you chill? I don't know. Well, I'm glad you did. How'd you feel? I felt like|I won a prize... but it scared me. Why? It was the first time|I ever felt... more powerful than her. It was like a surprise. Whatever happened|toJesse? We lost touch.|You know how it is. Davenport: Yeah. It might be helpful|to understand the mentality... of people|like the Tates. Here. It's called|The Slave Community. Why I gotta understand|somebody beatin' on me? What you went through... was in part the result|of the treatment... that slaves received|from their masters... and then passed on|to their own children... generation to generation|to generation... right on down|to the Tates. Sir, that sounds|like an excuse. I mean, I was a kid. I understand. You sound like you|takin' up for 'em. I'm not saying|what they did was right. What they did|was wrong. We all have choices.|They made the wrong choices. But this is not about them.|This is about you. You were sent to me... because you have|an anger problem. Well, you got the right|to be angry. But you also have to learn|to channel that anger... to use it|constructively. Instead of gettin'|into fights... go to the gym. Hit the bag,|lift the weights. You have to use that energy|to better yourself. You say you're taking|Japanese classes, right? Yeah. Okay, you're already|on the right track. Can we talk about|this next week? 3 sessions, son.|Unfortunately... that's all I'm given|to make a recommendation... and I'm gonna recommend... that you be given|a second chance. That is what you want,|isn't it? To stay in the navy? Yes, sir. Okay.|Okay, stay out of trouble. Cheryl: Antwone! Antwone! What's up?|How you doing? I'm cool. Oh.|You don't seem cool. I'm all right. What are you|doin' in there? You still workin'|on that paper? No, I'm finished. I just went through there|for a short cut. Oh. Where you goin'? Nowhere. I--I gotta go. Cheryl, I'll talk|to you later. [Laughing Together] Why you always talkin'|about somebody's momma? Man, we ain't talkin'|about somebody's momma. We talkin'|about your momma! Hey, Fish! Yeah, I bet|you won't be fightin' no more honkies|on this boat. Man, this ain't|no boat. Dis a ship. ''Dis a ship!'' Country-ass Negro,|who let you in the navy? Fish! What's that book|you readin'? Let me see|the cover. The Slave|Community. Whatcha readin'|that shit for? Because I want to. This ain't|no slave ship. And these ain't|no slavery days. I can't tell. You the only buck-dancin'|Uncle Tom on the ship. You a part-time brother. Yo, Grayson, man,|what-- Why you always|talkin' shit, man? What I do ain't got nothing|to do with you. You better get|out of my face, bro. Either you tryin'|to hang out with the brothers... or you tryin' to hang|with the white boys, man. You better sit|your ass back-- You better make up your mind.|What you gonna do? Whatcha gonna do?|Come on! Stop it! Let me go!|Get your hands-- [Laughing] Thank you, sir. Who's next? So, um,|Dr. Davenport... you sent him|to the gym? Hit the punchin' bags? Ain't that what|you prescribin'? So, why are you here? You feelin' under pressure? You feel like, uh,|a rock is on top of you? Come on now.|Speak the hell up. You better make it snappy. You only got|3 sessions comin'! What are y'all|lookin' at? What you lookin' at?! You feelin' sick? You need a healin'?|You need a healin'? Do you need a healin', huh?|Do you need a healin'?! Some of y'all|sick-ass sailors... need to come back|after working hours! See, that's when|the good Dr. Davenport... he'll be layin'|his hands on you! Or he may have|a book in there... that may have the answers|to all your problems... and all your questions!|Ain't that right?! Ain't that right? Would you like|to step into my office? [Door Slams] Are you finished? I thought I was|just gettin' started. Let me tell you|something, son. It may have|slipped your mind... but you are addressing|a superior officer. You understand me? Do you understand me?! Yes, sir.|I slipped up. You better believe|you did. No, sir,|I mean I slipped up... when I talked to you. What? 3 sessions, right? That's correct. Can't be floutin'|regulations. That's correct. Well, what do I do,|Commander? 'Cause I don't know|what to do. I don't know|what to do. Tired? [Chuckles] How was your day? Long. Not complaining,|though. Well,|don't wait up. I got a lot|of work to do. I know. - Good night.|- Good night. Well, it's nice|to finally be off... restriction|for a change. Yeah, I'm gonna be|squared away from now on. Hey! Y'all need somethin'|from the exchange? Man, what's up with you|and the exchange? You spend more time there|than you do on restriction. I'm just tryin' to be|a good shipmate, man. I'm only kiddin'|with you. But bring me back|some Skittles. And a Snickers. And some pork skins. And a sandwich.|Thank you. What are you|doin' here, sir? I was in the area|and saw your ship. So you just saw|this big ol' ship... moored alongside|the pier? I want to see you|back in my office... next Wednesday,|after knockoff. That is, if you want|to continue. I think I need to check|my calender first... sir. Okay. Well, you let me|know, okay? Yes, sir. Hey, Cheryl. - Hey.|- Hey. What's going on? Nothing. You just gettin'|off work? Yeah. Oh. You, uh--|You mad? Why would I be mad? I'm sorry. That's cool.|[Chuckles] So, you finally|off restriction? Yeah.|[Chuckles] Yeah. So you can|hang out now? Yeah. So what about now?|I'm off. Nah, I gotta--|I gotta meet somebody. Well, I promised|I'd meet somebody... in a few minutes,|so...you know. What's her name? [Chuckles]|Look, it ain't like that. It ain't like that. What about tomorrow? Um, what about the day|after tomorrow? Say, Wednesday,|after knockoff? That'd be better. Okay. Um... meet me in the lobby|of the female barracks... at 1 7 00. Okay. All right. I'll meet you|at 1 7 00. All right.|Yeah. It's a date. Antwone:|Are we done? Davenport:|Yes, we are. Can I ask you|a question? Sure. Um...|do you think it's-- Do you think|it's possible... for somebody that had|problems all their life... you know,|not to stay that way? You know,|you think it's possible... they can change? Absolutely.|Why do you ask? No reason. Do you want|something to drink? - No, I'm good, sir.|- Okay. Uh, you know, you-- You know, when you|kinda meet somebody... you know, if you|have problems... it wouldn't-- Who is she?|What's her name? What's her name? Cheryl. She works|at the exchange. That's a good thing.|Keep it navy. [Chuckles]|Right? So? Um... so, um... Have you spoken|to her yet? Yeah, I spoke to her,|but, um... I get caught up--|tongue-tied. Everybody's|awkward at first. Okay. No, not like me. No, everybody is,|Antwone. Trust me. Even you? Even me. Everybody. So... Well, we're|going out tonight. Good. We supposed to go out|a couple of days ago... but, uh, you know... I just wanted|to clear my head. Take some time. You know,|talk to you first. Okay.|Yeah. So, what|should I do? [Laughs]|Well, she's a nice girl? Yeah, obviously|you like her. Mm-hmm. Okay, I think you should|just go out with her. I mean... I tell you what.|You know, sometimes it helps... just to take the anxiety|out of a future meeting... to role play. What's that? Like, you play yourself|and I'll play Cheryl... and I'll ask you|some questions... and we'll have|a conversation... and you'll see that|you'll have a good time, okay? Yeah,|you play Cheryl. Okay, now.|That's right. That's right.|I'm man enough to play Cheryl. Okay.|Uh, you go first. Nah. I'll go first. So... how you doing? Fine. Good, good. So, where we gonna go? Out. See? Uh... [Antwone Sighs] I'm hungry. You? I could eat. See? That's good.|You got it. You think so?|Absolutely. I don't think you have|anything to worry about. I'm gonna give you|my phone number. If you have|any problems... any questions at all,|you can call me. Any time of day|or night. Have fun.|Give me a call, okay? We're gonna be fine. Okay.|You never know, son. These things,|sometimes they can escalate. Escalate into what? My wife and I went out.|It escalated into marriage. No, we not escalatin'|into marriage. All right, well good.|You get outta here. And have fun.|Hey... have fun. - Okay?|- I will. Okay, see you later. No escalating. Antwone:|No escalating. Okay. Here you go. - Thank you.|- You're welcome. What is this? Frappuccino. Frappuccino? Yeah.|You like it? For $6.00? What do you care|how much it cost? All the money|we're makin'. That's why I joined|the navy, you know? To see the world,|build a fortune. I don't know|what to do... with all|the money I got. Okay, now tell me... why you really joined|the navy. For real? Yeah, for real. All right, well... my father's a navy man,|Vietnam vet... and, uh, his boys were|gonna grow up one day... and join and serve|just like he did. Only one little problem.|He didn't have any boys. - So you...|- Mm-hmm. So I, yep.|[Chuckles] It's worth it,|you know? I mean, even if|I hated the navy-- which I don't-- it's worth it|just to... just to see his eyes|and the way they shine... when I put on|that uniform. [Chuckles] So you and him|are close? Yeah.|We're close. Mm. Mm. Can't wait to go home|for Thanksgiving. You going home? I'm gonna go home. Mm. I'm kinda hungry.|How about you? I could eat. [Laughs] What? Nah... Nothing. What? - What?|- You sure? - No.|- Okay. You shoulda|ordered something. I like what I ordered.|These are good. You know, vegetables|are good for you. Want to try some? Come on. Try it.|It's good. It's got, uh,|white cabbage... purple cabbage,|yellow cabbage. Nasty cabbage. [Laughing Together] Man! It's not that bad. Mm-hmm. So... what do you|like to do? Or what do you|want to do? What would|you like to do? What would|I like to do? Mm-hmm. Um... like, um...|I want to teach. Yeah? My mother|was a teacher. - For real?|- Mm-hmm. Mm.|A teacher's, um... I think that's a powerful|position, you know? You get to give to kids|and all that. I think you'll make|an excellent teacher. Really?|Thank you. I think, um... I think you're beautiful. Thank you. What? Well, it's just funny. I mean, nice,|what happens to your-- To your mouth|when you smile. One side curls up|higher than the other. Did you ever know that? No. It's cute. Oh, thank you. You shouldn't|hide it, you know? You should smile|more often. It's good for you. Yeah. Oh. Here we are. You had|a good time? Yeah.|I had a great time. Thank you. [Sighs] Well... good night. Good night. [Speaking Japanese] What is that? Japanese. That meant,|''It gave me great pleasure... to spend|this evening with you.'' Cool.|That was beautiful. Thank you. So, how do they say... ''Maybe we can do|this again sometime?'' Uh... I don't know. Nah. Let me know. I will. Good night. Good night. Good night. Oh, yeah,|I kissed her, man! Shoot.|[Clears Throat] But I ain't--|I ain't gettin' into all the intimate|details with you. For real.|That's just how it is. That's my girl,|I respect her and... [Laughs] Mind yours.|Mind yours. [Chuckling] God, that made me|look like a pizza. [Door Closing] Hey. [Sighs]|Hi. Ohh. Whatcha doing? Organizing. Organizing. These pile up. Well... you could start off|by gettin' rid of that one. Make the pile|a little smaller. No, you're gonna|have to get in line. Yeah?|I remember that one. You can get rid|of that one, too. [Laughs] Look it. Davenport: Huh. Ohh... a lifetime ago. Not to me. [Chuckles] Let's see this. What? How long are|we gonna do this? Are you gonna just|keep ignoring me? Come on, baby.|Come on, now. What are you talkin' about?|I mean... we're just having|a good time. Why don't we-- You're just gonna|continue to act... like you don't know|what I'm talking about? Look, I don't know|what you're talking about. You don't know-- I'm hungry, you know?|I mean, I walk in-- [Doorbell Rings] Talk to me. Jerome? She kissed me. What?|She kissed me. I didn't even push her. The only thing I did was|I walked her to her door... I threw some|Japanese on her... and then she kissed me. Listen,|Seaman Fisher-- Oh, sir, I'm sorry|for knockin' on your door... but I had to.|I had to talk to you. Hello. I'm sorry for bustin' in|on you like this. You know,|this is highly irregular. Yes, sir, I know.|But what am I gonna do? I mean, we get underway|to Mexico next week... and I'm startin' to get|serious with this girl. Okay, okay. Well, she'll be here|when you get back. How do you know?|Maybe she won't. Because if she has a fraction|of the bounce that you have... she'll be here,|I guarantee you. So you think|I should just chill? That would be|a good suggestion. - Chill. Yes.|- Okay. I won't be doing|this again. Thank you very much.|Good night. Thank you, sir. You're welcome. Who was that? A patient of mine. [Locks Door] He was, uh...|on his first date. He was so excited. He couldn't wait|to tell me about it. Well, don't cure him. [Excited Chatter] Yeah! [Celia Cruz Sings|La Vida Es Un Carnaval] #Ay, no ha que llorar # # Que la vida|es un carnaval # Es mas bello|vivir cantando # # Oh, oh, oh,|ay, no hay que llorar # # Que la vida|es un carnaval # # Ylas penas|se van cantando # Show me what|you're working with! Show me what you're|working with, whoo! # Es un carnaval # # Es mas bello|vivir cantando # # Oh, oh, oh,|ay, no hay que llorar # # Que la vida|es un carnaval # # Ylas penas|se van cantando # [New Song Begins] [Sergeant Garcia|Sings Jumpi] Hey! All right, man!|Fish! [Laughs] I don't know about you,|but if my math is right... we a lady short|at this table. Kansas City:|Oh, you ain't know? My man Fish says|he got himself a girlfriend. She's in the navy.|Right, Fish? Yeah, be writin' to her|every minute he can find. Just so romantic. Quieres bailar? I don't understand. Oh, you understand. Quieres bailar?|Si. Si, bailar. I don't know-- She wants to mate. Do the dance.|You understand. Woman:|Come, come! Venga, venga. No, I'm fine. Let her oil|the old slave down. What your girlfriend|don't know... won't hurt you. Hey, come on, man.|Get up, get up, get up. No, I don't want to. Grayson: You don't what? You should leave him|alone, Grayson. I'm not botherin' him. But he didn't|answer my question. What question? You don't what? How come I never seen you|with a girl, huh? I mean, man says he's got|a girlfriend, right? Well, anybody ever met her? Huh? Anybody? Don't worry about it,|sweetheart. You see,|he's a cherry boy. Never been|to the sugar shack. Too scared to go. Fuck you, Grayson. Huh?|What did you say? You heard me. Fuck me? With all these women|in here? You want me? See what I mean,|brothers? Hell, I'm worried|about you, Fish. I mean, all this|action up in here. Why you don't want|no woman? Yeah. Faggot. Here we go again. [Excited Yelling] [Telephone Rings] Davenport. What time does|his plane get in? Okay. No, no,|I understand. I understand. Okay,just let me|talk to him first. All right,|thank you. [Door Opens] I thought we were|all done fightin', Antwone. Let me in. The X.O. wired the statements|of your shipmates. Now, do you wanna start|at the beginning? Look, you're gonna|have to talk to me, son. You better|tell me something... 'cause I'm all|you got right now. Now, I'm tryin'|to work things out... with|your commanding officer... but you gotta|give me something. I don't know|what to say. So tell me|what happened. They were frontin' me. What do you mean,|frontin' you? Some of the guys|were baggin' on me. I couldn't take it. How so? I don't know. Just, uh... just makin'--|makin'jokes. What kind of jokes? Jokes about me with-- With women. I wasn't takin' it. What kind of jokes about|you bein' with women, Antwone? Jokes like me|bein' a virgin. Are you? I don't know. I might be. Davenport: Okay. Why do you think you|haven't been with a woman? Think about it, son. Must be a reason.|I mean, you're a... good-lookin' young man. Must've had|many opportunities. Maybe you don't like women.|Maybe you like men. I like women. Maybe you don't|care about sex. I care about sex. I think about it|all the time. All right. We're right|back where we started. How come you've never|been with a woman? I have. Okay. When? [Sighs] When? When I was young.|There was-- There was a kiss. Okay. How was it? I hated it. It was t-- It was terrible. Why? I threw up. Why? Why? Because... because she put|her tongue in my mouth. She--she always did. Antwone:|That's my mama. Keith: That|ain't your mama! You said the other lady|was yours! I changed! What?|You can't change! That's my mama! Mrs. Tate: Nigger? Nigger, you hear|me callin' you? I said nigger. Comin', Muh-deah! Dwight! Keith! Yes, Muh-deah.|Here--here I come. Mrs. Tate: Get|your behinds down here. And I told y'all not|to mess up your clothes! And I told y'all not|to mess up your clothes! - Nadine?|- Nadine: Yes? We're gonna|be downtown... at the social|service office. Nadine: All right. Twonny? You stay|with Nadine. Yes, Muh-deah. [Footsteps] Twonny. What you lookin' at|out there? Hmm? What you lookin' at? That's it. Gimme some sugar. Now get on downstairs. What did I say? Get on downstairs. In that basement|and drop 'em. Nadine: Hurry up. Now, unbutton 'em all. Come on. I said, come on! [Slap] Now, pull 'em down. You heard me, pull 'em down. Pull 'em right over my feet. Now get over here closer. Closer. You don't|have to be afraid. Now touch me. You know you wanna. Yeah, that's it. Kiss me. Come on, now. I said kiss me. Baby, gimme some sugar. [Door Opens] Girls:|# ...Mack, Mack, Mack # # She asked her mother,|mother, mother-- # Antwone! Ooh! I'm gonna|tell on you! [Breathing Heavily] Jesse: What's up, man?|You all right? [Panting] Come on in. You all right? She did it again. She hit you, too? It's okay, Antwone. You could stay here. I'll look after you. Come on. Let's|get you a shirt. She made me-- She made me do these things. And I was only a little boy. If there was something|that I wouldn't do... she would beat me. And Jesse was the only one|you ever told? Yes, sir. She's the only woman|I ever seen naked. I'm almost|25 years old. I never done it. That's embarrassing. I hate it. [Doorbell Rings] Yes, can I help you|with something? Hello, Ms. Davenport. I'm Seaman Fisher. Antwone Fisher, ma'am. Well, what can|I do for you? I'm here to see|the commander. I'm one of his patients.|He told me to meet him here. Well, he's not home yet. But... um... Well, come on inside.|You can wait. Would you like|some cider? Sure. Thank you. Seems you gettin' all ready|for Thanksgiving, ma'am. Berta:|Don't call me ma'am. You're gonna|make me feel old. Call me Berta. So, are you going home|for the holidays? No, but the chief cook|on the ship... he's plannin'|a big meal. So I'll be there|for that. That sounds nice. Here you go. Thank you. Very much. Um... first thing I saw... first time I was|in his office... it was you. Yeah. It was|your picture. I thought you|had a nice face... a good face, and...|maybe he's all right... if he married|a woman like you. Davenport: You ready|to get started? Yes, sir. Nice meetin' you. It was very nice|to meet you, too. Okay. I was just|tryin' to be nice. Why don't you try bein'|nice on that ship? Hmm? Have a seat. I like your house. Thank you. Tell me about|your house. Your house the day|you left your family. Sir? The Tates. When they|threw you out. Tell me about that. Oh. It was back|to the orphanage. Um... they, uh--they|told me I needed... to develop|my social skills. Nobody was into|adoptin' teenage boys. Uh... they sent me|to a reform school... in Pennsylvania. That's where I got|my excellent skills I have now. [Chuckles] Hmm... What then? Um...I was on my own. The social worker,|she took me to a-- A men's shelter. She gave me $67... and, uh... she said good-bye. How long were you|at the shelter? Just till|the next mornin'. And? I slept on a few|park benches... and I came here. To my house? No, sir. I joined the navy. That's it. I mean, that's|the Antwone Fisher story. Okay. That is it. You're done for today. Okay, sir. Don't talk to my wife|anymore either. You hear me? Yes, sir. All right. Davenport:|Seaman Fisher. Sir? Get up here. What I do? Cut the jaw jackin'.|Up here right now. I don't know what|you think you're up to... but you better be careful. I didn't do anything. You didn't do anything? You didn't do anything? I didn't do anything. My wife is inviting|you to Thanksgiving. She thinks you're|very charming. Do you have any idea... where she might've|gotten that impression? Huh? Look at me|when I'm talkin' to you. No, sir. Maybe she responds|to nice people. Okay, nice people.|Next Thursday. Thanksgiving,|my house... my family,|my dinner table. 1 400. Don't be late. Yes, sir. Get outta here. [Antwone Sighs] Cheryl: It's|nice out here. How'd you find|this place? It's a lighthouse. I'm a sailor. It found me.|[Laughs] You knucklehead.|[Laughs] You come|out here a lot? Sometimes I come|out here to think. Or to work out|some problems. Mmm. I know|what you mean. Well, um... [Sighs] Can I be honest|with you? Yeah. [Sighs] Remember when I, uh... I told you that I was... I was workin' on|that important paper? Yeah. [Laughs] Well, I lied. I know. You know? Yeah. You're seein'|a psychiatrist, aren't you? [Laughs] Ohh... you knew. Yeah, I knew. It wasn't that hard|to figure out. Mmm... Are you tryin'|to tell me I'm crazy? No. So? So I'll understand|if you-- If you don't wanna|be bothered no more. You're not|the only person... that's seen|a shrink before. Oh, you seen one? No... but I told you|my dad's a Vietnam vet. He has. I guess he made it, huh? So, why--why are you|seein' a psychiatrist? My life before the navy|was kind of complicated. I was feelin' ashamed. Of what? Of bein' unwanted. And, uh... I didn't have|no parents. Mmm... You know, I was-- I was afraid|to even approach you. Would you believe... that... I was too shy|to approach you? - No.|- Yeah. [Laughs] Um, until I realized|you were stalking me. [Chuckles]|I wasn't stalking you. [Laughs] Well, if there's anything|I could do to help... I'm here. You're doin' it already. What am I doin'? Just bein' you. Happy Thanksgiving. Um... happy Thanksgiving.|Happy holidays, sir. Happy holidays, ma'am. I know. It's...Berta. Yeah. Come on--come on in. Hello. I'm Antwone. [Ahem] I, um... Yeah, I'm hungry. I could eat. [Laughs] [Doorbell Rings] 1 400, huh?|What took you so long? Oh, I stopped by|to get some cider, sir. Okay. Good.|Happy holidays. Thank you. Come on in. Everybody's here|waitin' for you. We're about|to say grace. All right, everybody.|This is Antwone. Antwone,|this is my family. That's my mother|Johnny Mae. That's my wife's|brother Uncle Duke. - How you doin'?|- Hello, sir. This is my dad Howard. That's|my sister Gwen... and her full-grown|daughter. Hi, Antwone. Oh, you wanna come|and sit next to her? Gwen, Gwen. Uh... Come on, baby.You come|on over here and sit. Okay. [Johnny Mae Chuckles] Davenport: All right. Duke, why don't you|lead us in prayer? Okay. Everybody join hands. Let's bow our heads. Heavenly Father... we come to you|on bent knee... and body bowed... as humble as we know how. We are grateful|for this opportunity... to share another|Thanksgiving Day... as a family. We thank you|for our health... O Lord, and for our friends... who honor us|with their presence. We also pray|for peace in the world... and in our lives. Amen. All: Amen. All right. This looks good.|Yeah! [All Talking At Once] Here's|a little piece. Thank you. Mmm. Honey, you want|some more turkey? Oh, no,|thank you, ma'am. Howard: Ohh, don't be actin'|all bashful around me. Especially|at the dinner table. Dad, leave|that boy alone. Shoot! Huh?|I'm okay. All right, then,|let me see you dig in. I mean, the food is free. Howard... You know, when I was|in the service... back in the war--that was|before you were born-- Howard! Anyway, I spent the holidays... in Europe on guard duty,|and I--ohh! I sure did miss my mama's|holiday cookin'. Whoo-oo! Howard, would you|leave the boy alone? Oh, I ain't botherin'|him none,Johnny Mae. No, you leave me|alone, huh? Baby,|he wants to eat! Oh, no, look, I'm just|talkin' to the boy. I'm sure he wants to be|home with his family, okay? Hey, listen, let me|ask you something. Where you from? [Ahem] Cleveland. Cleveland. Yeah? Yeah. Cleveland... I bet you miss your mama's|holiday cookin'... don't you? Huh? Excuse me. Where he goin'? Howard: I don't know. See? That's what happens|every holiday season. Why do you want to|do that to the boy? Y'all ran the boy|outta here! That's what happens|every holiday! I didn't run the boy out.|I was tryin' to talk to the boy. [ Skipped item nr. 1511 ] [All Talking At Once] You okay? Yes, I'm okay. I just never had|a real Thanksgiving... at the Tates' before. [Snorts] You didn't|have a real one... over here either,|I guess. [Chuckles] You have|a real nice family. Thank you. I got this for you... for having me|over today. Oh, you got a gift|for me. Is it money? No.|[Laughs] Oh, it's a poem. I can't see|without my glasses. Why don't you|read it for me? Um, I'd rather|you read it. Please. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''Lost and all alone. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''Abandoned without his own. Who will cry|for the little boy?'' Both: ''He cried|himself to sleep. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? Who never had for keeps.'' ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''Who walked the burning sand. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''The boy inside the man. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''Who knew well hurt and pain. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''Who died and died again. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? ''A good boy he tried to be. ''Who will cry|for the little boy? Who cries inside of me?'' Who will cry for|the little boy, Antwone? I will. [Ahem] I always do. It's beautiful,|Antwone. I know. I told you|I was good. Yes, you are.|You are good... because|you're honest. You're more honest|than most people... even in your anger. The only thing you're|not honest with yourself... about is your need|to find your own family. Your natural family. I don't feel like|I need to look for them. Mmm. It would answer|a lot of questions for you. I don't have|any questions. You're upset with them... because you feel they|didn't come to your rescue. Maybe they didn't know. How could they|not have known? That's a question|you need to ask them. ''Regard|without ill will... despite an offense.'' That's Webster's definition|of forgiveness. Why do I|have to forgive? To free yourself... so that you can get|on with your life. Why I gotta go look|for my family? I got you, Doc. Berta: Ohh... I think that he had|a good time tonight. Davenport: Hmm? Antwone.|I think that, uh... he had a good time,|don't you? Yeah, seemed like it. He did the sweetest thing|at the door... when he was|saying good-bye. He invited me to come|to his ceremony. You know he's graduating|from his Japanese class. Yeah, I know. Well, he wants|me to come. To be with you. What did you tell him? I told him that I would|be honored,Jerome. Okay... okay. Congratulations. Petty Officer Fisher.|Good job. Thank you, Commander. I was waiting.|Cheryl, right? [Chuckles]|How you doin', Cheryl? It's a pleasure|to meet you. Heard nothin' but|good things about you. Where's your wife? She couldn't make it. She sends along|her congratulations. A small gift for you. Okay. The Philosophy and Opinions|of Marcus Garvey. Thank you, sir. You're welcome. Is there somewhere|we can talk in private? Do you mind? That's fine.|I don't mind. Okay.|Nice to meet you. Nice to|meet you, sir. Hello? [Sighs]|What's up, Doc? [Chuckles] How are you? I'm good. Yes, you are,|Antwone. You're good. I hear nothin'|but good things... from your C.O. Hear that you're|gettin' along very well... with your shipmates.|I'm proud of you. Thank you, sir. Have you thought anymore|about finding your family? I don't know.|For what? Well, I just think|that there's really nothing... more important|than that, Antwone. What are you|tryin' to say, sir? That I'm proud of you... that I think|you've come a long way. Okay. You said that.|What's wrong? There's|nothin' wrong. You understand, this|is very difficult for me. Our sessions have ended. [Exhales]|Now, listen. Just listen to me,|all right? I've taken|the liberty of-- What do you mean,|they ended? They--They ended, son,|and it's time for you... to move on.|You can't stall here. But you and me are|workin' out my problems. You and me|can't work out-- You told me|that we need... to figure out|my problems. - Listen to me--|- Get off me! [Door Opens]|Hey, get out! - Get out!|- Nobody ever stays! Everybody's|always leavin' me! People grow.|People move on. You've grown. It's time|for you to move on. Hey, my mother left me! My father!|I understand-- Jesse and you! Jesse? What do you mean? We shoulda never gone,|that's what.Jesse! Jesse?|Tell me something-- Cow bells ringin'|in my fuckin' head! Cow bells? Tell me|about the cow bells-- But I keep|trustin' people! Trustin'... [Crying] What happened|toJesse, Antwone? Stay away from me. Nobody's takin'|anything else away... from me no more. [Sobbing] [Sobbing] [Doorbell Rings] Jesse: Who is it? [Knocking] Jesse: Man, I just|asked who was it. Fish! Oh! [Laughs] Hey, what's up, dog? What's up with you, man? What's goin' on|with you, man? Hey, man,|stop playin'. Stop playin'?|All right... don't make me|kick your ass now. You know you can't|fight worth shit. Man... What's up|with you, man? What's up|with you? Where you been at? Where you stayin'?|What's up? Huh? I'm at|the men's shelter. On Prospect. Where you stayin'|at, man? For real. I'm on the street. What you doin'|on the streets, man? I got nowhere|else to go, man. You ain't got|nowhere to go. You couldn't|come to my house? No, man. Your mom ain't|gonna let me stay up in here. You trippin', man.|She ain't gotta know. I mean,|she work all day... sleep all night.|Besides... there's so many|people stayin' up... in this house,|[Chuckles] She wouldn't even know|you're here no way, dog. You can stay here,|for real. Y'all got something|in the refrigerator? Yeah, we got|something... You hungry? - I'm hungry.|- You hungry? - Yeah, man.|- ''Yeah, man.'' - Stop playin'.|- Come in here. I mean, you smell|like you been... on the streets,|too, man. Dang, slow down, man. Ain't nobody|gonna take your food. Hey--Hey, you|remember that time... Mrs. Tate wouldn't let you|use her lotion? She made you oil up|with old cooking grease instead. You walking around all day... smelling like|a fried chicken dinner. You like,|''I sho' is hungry!'' Man, that was so funny. That had me rolling|for real. But not as funny|as your mother... chasing you down the street|with that brick. Oh, okay, okay.|You remember that? Yeah, I remember that. That was funny. Dude, that|wasn't funny, man. I still got the knot|in the back of my head. Fish, you know you're|my best friend, right? What you want? What, I can't be happy|my dude back on the block? Huh? I can't be happy|you back here at home, man? I want you to do|something for me, though. What? Just look out for me. Somebody after you? Why somebody|got to be after me, man? Huh? I just want you|to look out for me, dude. All right. You my best friend, right? Yeah, man.|Stop trippin', man. Man, come on.|Let's get you cleaned up... and hit the streets. Yeah, I don't know. You know Brenda.|I used to like her. Psh. The Brenda|you used to like, dog... got about, like,|3 kids now. Gettin' all swole.|She big for real, dog. Ain't no little bootie|Brenda no more. Hey, how's your mother? Aw, tsh, man,|she got knocked up. For real? Yeah. Jesse: It's bad. Go ahead, man.|Get you something. I got you. Break it off,|old man! Jess,|what you doing? This ain't no riddle. This ain't nothing|you got to figure out. -Jess--|- Hey, hold off, Fish. Hey, you better|break off my loot! - Hey,Jess, man--|- Look out for me, Fish. [Bell Rings] Antwone: And by the end|of the next day... I was in boot camp. I always felt like|Jesse was the lucky one... and I envied him for it. Well, how could he|be the lucky one? He's dead. [ Skipped item nr. 1774 ] Yeah, well,|he left me... and he knew he was|the only one I had. So, you're angry at him... because you felt|he abandoned you. Yes. A little bit. How is he the lucky one? 'Cause he don't|have to fight no more. Neither do you. So, you think|I'll make it? I think|you already have. What do you think? I think, uh... maybe in another|life or time... I would have|been king. When you locate|your family... I want you|to contact me. All right?|I want to hear all about it. Yes, sir. I love you, son. [Voice Breaking]|I love you, too. Who's this? Guess who. Antwone. No, this|is Phillip Walker... the late-night|stalker. Aw. Ha ha ha ha. So... I, um,|I'm going on leave. When? As soon as you|put your request in... and come with me. You serious? Yes. I just came back. They're not gonna let me|leave again this year. Can you ask|for emergency leave? Tell them somebody|close to you... is in desperate need. Cheryl, I-- I really want you|to come with me. I got these, uh... 2 open tickets. To Cleveland. You're gonna try|and find them. Yeah.|I need to find them. But not without|your help. All right.|Let me see what I can do. Antwone: First|the light-skinned girls. They got adopted|the quickest. Then the light-skinned boys... and then|the dark-skinned girls... and then,|last but not least... the dark-skinned boys. I'm really sorry. All birth records|since 1 980... have been moved|to social services. Woman: Last contact|with your mother? I was 2 months old. And with father? Never. Place of birth. Ohio State Correctional|Facility for Women. I'll be right back. I need you|to sign for me. Best of luck,|Mr. Fisher. Thank you. Antwone:|There's nothing in here. Why don't you go see|your foster mother? - Who, Mrs. Tate?|- Yeah. I'm not--I'm-- I'm not|going back. Well, why not? I mean, she might know|something about your family. No. I haven't|done this before. Take a ride with me. [Rings Doorbell] If you selling shit,|just keep on walking. Oh, my God.|Is that you, Antwone? Come here, baby. Don't touch me. Yeah, it's me... and I'm all grown up. I'd like to speak|to Ms. Tate. Well, you want|to come in? No. Would you like|to get her? 'Twon's here. Mrs. Tate:|Lord have mercy. Where's the child? Oh, nigger!|Hug my neck. Oh, nigger. I-- Don't you know|how to come home? Where you been? I came for one thing: whatever you can tell me|about my real family. I don't know nothing|about your real peoples. A name, number,|anything? I said I don't know. Now, come along.|Come on. I remember everything. Everything. You could|have helped me... but instead, you beat me|to dust, and you-- Boy, I don't know|what you're talking about-- Yes, you do.|I was 6 years old! Now, you just listen-- No, you listen to me! No, I think you done|forgotten-- I think you forgotten.|I said listen to me. This is my time. You understand me? It don't matter... what you tried to do. You couldn't destroy me. I'm still standing. I'm still strong. And I always will be. Antwone. Elkins. Your father's name|was Edward Elkins. You take Shaker Heights|and East Cleveland... and I'm gonna take|Akron and Cleveland. Yeah. 1 97 6. Hello. Hi, um... I'm looking for the family|of Edward Elkins. Cheryl: Edward Elkins. [Telephone Ringing] Cheryl: Hello. Hi, I'm looking|for the family... no--Ed-ward. E-D-W-A-R-D. What? I'm speaking|clearly. You can't-- Okay. Well, thank--|thank you. I'm looking|for the family... of an Edward Elkins. You should have said|that in the first place. Wha--why you... [Mutters]|Forget it, man. Yeah, well,|we're from California. Yes, it's very nice here. Okay, well, thank you|for your help, ma'am. Thank you. Bye. Any luck? What you got? Chinese. [Chuckles] [Ring Ring] [Ring Ring] Hello? Antwone:|Hello, ma'am. Yes? I'm looking|for the family... of an Edward Elkins. Hmm? Wh-who is this calling|about Edward? My name|is Antwone Fisher. I didn't mean|to disturb you. I'm just trying|to locate my family. Honey, Edward Elkins|been dead... a long time. Yes, ma'am, I know... a long time, but|he was my father. Wait, wait, wait.|Who is this... calling me up|out of nowhere? How'd you|get this number? I got your number|out of the phone book. I been calling Elkins|all day. Got no reason|to lie to you, ma'am. Well, honey, Edward|never mentioned no... What's your name again? Antwone. Antwone. I don't think he knew|my mother was pregnant. She was away in prison. You know how he died? Yes, ma'am. He was murdered by|one of his girlfriends. My God. Wait. What made you|decide to show up... 20-some-odd years later|in the middle of the night? Mmm, that's|a long story. But I'm in the navy... and, uh, I'm stationed|on the west coast. I gotta get back|in a few days. Well, I--I want you to come|by my house before you go. Okay. Okay, look.|Y-Y-You have a pencil? Take down my address. Yeah. It's 1 089 Drexel. 1 089 Drexel. You know where that is? Yes, ma'am. All right, well, come by|my house tomorrow, hear? - Okay. Um, ma'am...|- Yes? You mind if I bring|my girlfriend with me? Yes, fine. I'm--I'm looking|forward to meeting her. I'm sure she's looking|forward to meeting you, too. You--listen.|You know, if-- If Edward was your father... then you talking|to your auntie, son. You are talking|to your Auntie Annette... your daddy's baby sister. Well, I'll see you|tomorrow. I'll see you tomorrow. Good night. Bye. I found them. Hmm? I found my family. You did? Mm-hmm. Oh, baby. Mmm. I don't know.|What do you think? Well, he does|look like Eddie. I do? Yeah, you look|just like him. Mm-hmm. I brought|my birth certificate. Born in '7 6. That's the year|Edward died. Antwone: Yeah, he--|He died in June... and I was born|in August. And your mother's name|is... - Eva Mae Fisher.|- Eva Mae Fisher. Eva? I know Eva.|That's Jess's sister. Who? Jess. You mean Fish? Yeah, Fish.|Jess Fisher. The boy's name|is Antwone Fisher. That's Jess Fisher's|sister, Eva Mae. You know, Mae-Mae. She live over there|on Hodge Street. No, I don't remember|no Mae-Mae. Y-You know|where she lives? You don't know her,|do you? No. I--I-- No, no. You want|to meet her? Uh... yeah. Yeah, yeah. You sure? 'Cause we can take care|of this right here and now. Yeah, I'm sure. Let me get my hat. Want me|to go with you? No, why don't you just stay|here with us, baby? Okay, let's ride. Bye. You're not gonna let nothing|happen to me, are you? No, Antwone. I won't let nothing|happen to you. [Dog Barking] [Kids Shouting] Woman, Grouchy:|Who is it? Eva, it's James.|James Elkins. Edward's brother. Did you hear me, Eva? This is James. What you want? Can we come in? [Lock Turns] Hey, Eva. Hey. It's all right,|son. Come on. Who's that, Eva? That's Johnny. No. That's Antwone|Quenton Fisher. Who's Antwone|Quenton Fisher, Eva? That's my first-born son. [Sobbing]|Oh, God. Ohh! There's nothing|going on around here. You wanna stay? I'm gonna stay. I'll be in the car. Ahem. You want|something to eat? No. Why'd you never|come for me? Didn't you wonder|where I was... or what I was doing... or what I'd become... or even if I|was still alive? Didn't you? I've taken care|of myself. I have. I've never been|in trouble with the law. I've read|hundreds of books... written poems... painted pictures. I've traveled|the world. I serve my country. I speak 2 languages... and I'm working|on a third. I never fathered|any children. I've never|done drugs... or even|smoked a cigarette. I used to dream|about you. My mother. My mother. You know,|what you'd be like. How you look. Your voice|and your smile. Even your scent. For all these years|I wondered about you. I dreamed about you.|Didn't you miss me? On the way to school|each day... I imagined you were just|around the next corner... and when I'd get there,|you'd be there. And in my mind,|you was always there. You just|couldn't find me. So I'd race|to the next corner... and you'd be there. I'd know you would. Then you would|buy me ice cream. And then you would|take me home. I'm a good person. I'm a good man. Hey, boy, how you doin'?|I'm your Uncle Horace. Get out of the way, Horace.|Come on, baby. Here he is! Oh, look at you!|Look at you! I'm your Aunt Eda,|baby. Ooh, I'm your|cousin Jeanette. Welcome home! And I'm your Aunt Anna.|How you doin', baby? This is my wife, ''T.'' How you doin',|good-lookin'? I'm your cousin Eddie. My dad named me|after your father. And this is my brother Ray. Whassup, dog?|What's crackin', man? Hey, I'm your cousin Jason,|man. What's happenin'? All right, boys,|open up. - Aww.|- Aww. Welcome. All right. Come on,|let's eat! You want|some pancakes? Ooh. Sure, sure. Here we go. How about|some sausages? I'm not a virgin|anymore. I'm glad to hear that. How you doin', son? I'm great, sir. All right. Good.|Good, good. Very good|to see you. So? I took your advice. I found my family|and I found my mother. Good. Yeah. So? Well, in my heart|I forgive her... but if I never|saw her again... I understand. It's funny to feel that way|about your mother... but I did it... and I owe it to you to tell you|that you were right. You owe it to me? Yes, sir. I needed to find her. Yeah. Well... if I was right, it was|for all the wrong reasons. Sir? This stays between|you and me, okay? Yes, sir. My wife and I, we were gonna|have a bunch of kids... when we found out|we couldn't have any. And it rocked her|to the core. I knew what to do for her,|though. She needed help, treatment. I made sure she had it. The best psychiatrist,|the one that trained me. But I--the well one,|the strong one-- At the same time I went about|the business of shutting down. Very subtle, very quiet.|It was my little secret. Until one day, a young man came|into my office and into my life... and he blew up that little|secret, right in my face. And he put me to shame in a way|I never thought possible. Because of you, Antwone,|I'm a better doctor... and I'm learning|to be a better husband. You don't owe me anything.|I owe you. You're the champ, son. You've beaten everybody|who was beating you. I salute you. You hungry, sailor? I could eat, sir. Let's go. |
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