mr. brashov decide who does what ? why don't you let mr. brashov answer for himself ? hy don't you both go and do what you have to do ? - and brashov will take care of everything else-- - hi, everybody. - sorry i'm late. - it's about time-- katherine, please. - henry, where have you been ? - i was buying tickets for a rock concert. henry, you should call if you're not going to be on time ! but i had to stand in line. the tickets were almost all gone. - that's no excuse ! - i was starting to worry about you. okay, sorry. i'll get right to work. now maybe i can get back to work. and your children don't need a new mother after all. you're lucky i'm not the boss. -we are all lucky you're not the boss. -now i get some peace and quiet. why-- i give up ! let me help you ! no, i'll help ! would you like me to put these in order ? excuse me. one minute and seventeen seconds to go ! here's the phone bill. where do i put the utility bill ? everyone, stop ! you, go to the library ! you, go pick up your children ! you, go pick up the dishes ! - i will take care of the papers ! - you

mr. brashov. that was a really stupid idea.ome right out and say it-- i'm in a jam and i really need your help. i don't know, henry. and i promise that when i become a famous rock star and tour all over the world, i'll always give free concerts at crossroads cafe. - don't do me any favors. - okay, i'll never give another concert at crossroads cafe. so, can you help me out ? all right, henry. all right ? all right. all right ! - you won't regret this. - i probably will. i can't believe you still remember that. how can i forget ? ah, that was a wonderful meal. i can't tell you how nice it is to see you both again. thank you for inviting me. oh, the pleasure is ours. it's always good to see friends from home. excuse me, please. all part of being a parent. oh, the baby brings us much happiness. how are your children ? ah. growing too quickly. oh. it must be very difficult to leave them when you have to travel so much. i never really traveled so much before, but as my chief engineer has left the firm, it has been difficult to meet o

mr. brashov. i'm really glad you said that, mr. brashov because tomorrow night there's this rock concert, and i would really appreciate it-- i'm sorry, henry but that is not such a special occasion. but it's my favorite band ! you said the same thing when you left early last week. yeah, but that band has slipped off the charts. - it-- it did what ? - don't ask. how am i ever going to improve my english when people talk so funny ? would you like some fresh coffee, jess ? - more government spending stories ? - what ? i asked if you'd like some fresh coffee. why don't you speak up ? sure, i'd like some more. everybody mumbles all the time. - what are you doing, victor ? - can i talk to you for a moment, my friend ? let's go in the office where we can have more privacy. what's going on ? in here. - i was just leaving mr. brashov. - have a good evening. i really appreciate this. and i want you to know... that i'll be in early tomorrow to fix that burglar alarm. - i promise you. - don't worry about it. good night, mr. washington. what's h

mr. brashov. and congratulations again. good night.nd thank you, my friends. - when do you take your citizenship oath ? - oh, not for a while. but they'll let me know. the important thing is i passed that test. and i couldn't have done it without you. good night. good night. i did it. i'm going to be a citizen ! oh ! good evening, cesar. senor brashov. cesar. stay a minute. today i passed my citizenship test. congratulations. you must be very proud. oh, i am. sit down. please, sit. but there is one thing missing. sharing this moment with my daughter. why can't you ? well, because a few years ago, we fought over a small thing, and now she'll have nothing to do with me. we don't speak; we don't visit. must make you very sad. it does. but you, my friend you still have your daughter with you. i see her bring your food when you are working. i am very blessed. she's a good daughter. and very bright, i hear. yes, very bright. let me ask you a question. if maria was a boy a boy who was a very good athlete maybe in line for a scholarship, would