- Huge tip from Mrs. Hirsch.
I got one from Mrs. Talmond.
We are doing all right today
Mr. Walsh's ropes are twisted.
Mr. Walsh, stop twisting.
You'll strangle yourself.
- Hi, Mom.
- You threw up, huh?
- And you ran away.
I'm trying to forget about it.
Can I have some shoes and chalk, please?
Anyway, I'll go talk to your debate teacher...
- What's his name? - Mr. O'Connell.
...and straighten it all out. - Mm-hm.
Mom, I am never going to be a good public speaker,
just call him and tell him I want to be a mime.
- I can do that. - Here you go.
- Oh. Your grandmother called.
-What?
The live one, who lives in Genovia. Clarisse.
Oh! Wow.
This is the first time she's contacted us, what's she want?
She's in town, she wants to have tea
Tea? She came all the way from Europe to have tea? [Telephone rings]
- Think I want to climb a little bit.
Rocks Around the Clock.
Isn't this the grandmother who made you two get a divorce?
Well, she didn't approve of me.
But Philippe and I made the decision to divorce on our own.
Why should I go see this snobby lady who ignores us?
Mia, she's your father's mother.
Just go see her tomorrow, please?
Tension.
She said your father hoped that you two would meet someday.
All right, I'll... I'll go.
OK. All right. I win, band practice is over.
I have a music class. Out.
Let's have the third group try "Catch a Falling."
Do you want to be in the front?
- Thanks.
-No problem
Michael
You sure you can't help me with my spotted owl petition?
I told you.I'm meeting my grandmother after school.
Oh, right.
Catch A Falling Star
The school tours are on Saturday, young lady.
I'm here for a meeting with my grandmother.
- Name?
Clarisse Renaldi.
Oh. Please come to the front door.
Thank you very much.
Get off the grass!
Welcome, Miss Thermopolis. We've been expecting you.
Um, oh, be careful. Please don't crush my soy nuts.
Your soy nuts are safe.
- OK.
- Right this way.
Please, make yourself comfortable.
.. special food for their daughter.
She's allergic to peanuts.
And we need new pillows for the Prime Minister's wife.
She's allergic to goosefeathers.
Hello, Amelia.
I'm Charlotte, from the Genovian Attache Corps.
Hi. It's nice to meet you.
- Um, where am I?
The Genovian Consulate.
You've got pears in your flowers.
Genovian pears. We're famous for them
Now, if you'll sit down, she'll be with you in a moment.
No, I don't need a moment. I'm here.
- Amelia, I'm so glad you could come.
Hi