At a lake in upstate New York the next morning. Grandpa, Philip, and Robbie are preparing to fish. |
Robbie: |
This is really neat! When do we eat? |
Philip: |
First, we have to catch some fish. In order to catch fish, you have to do this. [He prepares the fishing line.] Here we go. That's it. Then drop it into the water. All of this comes before eating. OK? |
Robbie: |
How do you know so much about fishing? |
Philip: |
Grandpa taught me. We spent a lot of time fishing together. Now, the important thing is to get the hook close to the fish. All right? Like this. [He puts his fishing line into the water.] |
Robbie: |
I think I see some fish right under us, Dad. |
Philip: |
Oh, not a chance! |
Robbie: |
I just saw a big one! [A young boy arrives with a fishing rod.] |
Grandpa: |
Hi, there. |
Albert: |
Hi. |
Grandpa: |
What's your name? |
Albert: |
Albert. |
Grandpa: |
Are you all alone? |
Albert: |
Yes, sir. |
Grandpa: |
How old are you, Albert? |
Albert: |
I'm ten. |
Philip: |
Where's your father? |
Albert: |
He's up there at the lodge. |
Philip: |
Does he know you're here? |
Albert: |
Yes, sir. |
Philip: |
OK, Robbie, maybe you should watch him. The water's pretty deep here. |
Robbie: |
I'll watch him, Dad. |
A little while later. They are still fishing. |
Robbie: |
What time is it? |
Grandpa: |
It's almost lunchtime, and no fish yet. |
Robbie: |
I can go up to the lodge for some hot dogs and drinks. |
Philip: |
No way! We're here to catch our lunch. |
Grandpa: |
To catch fish, you need the right magic. |
Philip: |
That's right. I forgot! The right magic. Do it for Robbie, Dad. |
Grandpa: |
You remember? |
Philip: |
Sure. Come on. |
Grandpa: |
Well, first, you have to turn your hat around like this. Then you close your eyes and say the magic words. Fish, fish, send me a fish. |
Robbie: |
[He closes his eyes.] Fish, fish, send me a fish. ... I got one! |
Grandpa: |
See, it works. |
Robbie: |
It's a big one! |
Philip: |
Well, it always worked for me, too. |
Robbie: |
Grandpa, get the net, please! [Grandpa gets the net, and Robbie finally catches the fish.] |
Robbie: |
Dad, you got one, too! |
Philip: |
You bet I have! [Philip brings up a boot from the water.] |
Grandpa: |
Easy, Philip, easy. |
Robbie: |
Sorry, Dad. |
Philip: |
Well, one more and I've got a pair of boots. |
Robbie: |
You didn't say the magic words. |
Grandpa: |
Robbie's right. |
Philip: |
Yes, but you did, and we've got our lunch. Let's build a fire and cook it! Come on, Albert, you can help us! |
Albert: |
I want to stay here and fish. |
Grandpa: |
All right, but be careful. |
A little later. Grandpa, Philip, and Robbie are around their campfire. |
Robbie: |
Is it finished yet? |
Philip: |
I think so. I hope you like your fish well done. |
Grandpa: |
Burned, you mean. |
Philip: |
Hey, I'm a doctor, not a chef. [They hear Albert calling from the lake.] |
Albert: |
Help! Help! I can't swim! |
Robbie: |
Dad! Grandpa! He fell in! [Robbie and Philip rush to save Albert. They pull him from the water and place him on the dock.] |
Philip: |
Easy does it, Robbie. That a boy. That's it. |
Grandpa: |
He's not breathing, Philip! |
Philip: |
Robbie, run to the car! Bring a blanket and my medical bag. |
Robbie: |
Yes, Dad. [Philip slowly breathes into the boy's mouth.] |
Philip: |
Now, come on , son. Come on, son. |
Grandpa: |
Breathe, Albert! |