All I knew was, standing there, watching Mom spoon with her high school sweetheart, hearing Dad snore in the next room, listening to Wayne count his tax breaks, suddenly one thing was clear... [Kevin goes to get into bed, but the dog is sitting on it, growling and barking] I was going to sleep on the floor.
“Reunion” · Season 6, Episode 20
In this episode: Narrator (3), Kevin (1), Jack Arnold (1), Norma Arnold (1)
Perfect. This is perfect.
What's wrong with you?
And that just about did it.
Me? What's wrong with me?
It was time to tell him exactly how I felt. About him, about Mom, about the stupid gin games and the dumb boyfriends and the idiotic dog.
I hate this place!
Yeah, that was it. In a nutshell.
(Jack chuckles)
What's so funny?
You're starting to sound just like your mother.
What?
You heard me.
Yeah, but Mom loves this place!
Yeah, for a day or two maybe. Trust me, 21 years ago she couldn't wait to get out.
You're kidding.
Nah. Your mother wanted a lot more from life than a small town like this had to offer.
So why didn't she tell Grandma and Grandpa about it? She never says a word.
She used to. They couldn't hear her. Parents are like that sometimes.
And I guess right about then, a few things started to fall into place.
(returns from the dance) Hi!
You're home early?
Yeah, I know.
How was it?
It was… fine. But when the invitation comes for my 30th reunion…
Yeah?
Let's tear it up.
Maybe a lot of things.
How was Roger?
Roger… Roger's the same old jerk he always was.
Like they say, growing up isn't easy. No matter how old you are. It's all a matter of time and luck. And if you're very lucky, maybe love. All I knew was, that night, in that old house, I felt part of something lasting; family. For better or worse.
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