:07:08
Did Grandma ever put my father
in the closet?
:07:11
Not a chance.
:07:14
She used to open up the closet door,
he'd tie himself to the radiator...
:07:18
...even if it was hot.
:07:23
Eddie was really afraid of her.
:07:27
Now, Aunt Gert...
:07:29
...she was more afraid than your old man.
:07:34
She used to talk in her sleep.
:07:37
And one night, Ma heard her say
some things that she didn't like...
:07:41
...so Gert didn't get no supper for a week...
:07:45
...till she learned how to sleep
holding her breath.
:07:49
Which is why she talks so funny today.
:07:57
- Didn't you ever want to run away?
- You kidding? I did, 12 times.
:08:01
- Twelve times?
- That's still a record in Yonkers.
:08:04
Last time, Ma wouldn't take me back.
:08:06
She told the policeman
she didn't know me.
:08:08
- Didn't you hate her for that?
- Sure I hated her, plenty.
:08:12
Till I realized I could survive without her,
or anybody else.
:08:17
Hell of a teacher, Ma was.
:08:19
What do you think of your Uncle Louie?
You like him?
:08:22
You bet.
:08:23
Don't get used to it.
:08:25
Once you start depending on people,
you'll never make it on your own.
:08:31
You understand? Come on.
:08:36
Get him!
:08:40
Give me your best shot.
:08:46
Would you watch the store
until Grandma comes down?
:08:49
I have to shop for dinner.
:08:51
I can't make any ice-cream sodas.
Maybe a glass of water, that's all.
:08:55
Grandma'll be right down.
:08:56
And don't forget: you and Jay promised
you would back me up tonight.