Hey, honey, how was school today?
Oh, school was wonderful.
Did you guys have a good day?
It was okay.
Yeah, it was just fine.
Oh, look, you're making your famous stroganoff.
Oh, it's my favorite. Mmm.
Are you in trouble, or do you want something?
I knew the stroganoff was going too far.
Last time, I tried to feed it to the dog.
And we don't even have a dog.
Well, you know, Mom, Dad
I'm... I-I'm 14 now,
and I have a lot more needs.
And I don't want to bug you guys every single time
that I need to buy something
so, um... u-um... I want a raise on my allowance.
How can you argue with that?
-No. -No.
I guess that's how.
But all of my friends got raises.
Give them the sad eyes.
They can't say no to the sad eyes.
Oh, enough with the sad eyes.
Listen, if there's something you really need,
just ask us and we'll get it for you.
You know, that's just it, Dad.
I don't want to have to ask anymore.
I'm not a little kid! I need freedom.
Well, when you earn money of your own
you can be free with that but until then,
you have to manage with your allowance the way that it is.
Fine.
Yeah, well, your stroganoff tastes like an old shoe.
An old, smelly, burnt shoe.
If you believe
We've got a picture-perfect plan
We've got you fooled
'Cause we only do the best we can
And sometimes we make it
And sometimes we fake it
But we get one step closer each and every day
We'll figure it out on the way.
Lizzie McGuire S02E05 Working Girl
And they just said "no" about raising my allowance.
Just like that, like, "No."
Well, did they say why?
I think it's because
they want complete and total control over my life forever.
Not forever. Just until you turn 18.
You've got four years to go.
Four more years?
Don't I get time off for good behavior?
I just hate running to them for every little thing.
Lizzie, you could get a job.
When I'm at the mall, and I want a pair of jeans
I want to buy them.
Lizzie, you could get a job.
I need independence and freedom.
But, no, they'll never let me have that.
Lizzie, you could get a job.
A job? What a great idea! I could get a job!
Oh, I'm sorry. Were you saying something, Miranda?
Huh? Oh, no, I think getting a job's a great idea.
Uh, I think they're looking for a new busboy.
Oh! I can clear do plates. I do that at home for free.
Oh, I can be the new busboy! Ooh, h-how do I look?
You look like a busboy.
-Okay. -Go get 'em.
Looks like there's a new busboy in town.
McGuire's batting a thousand on the job front.
-So, when do you start? -I start tomorrow.
But I thought we were all
supposed to hang at the mall tomorrow.
Oh, well, we can hang here instead. It'll be fun.
Are you sure? We don't want to get you in trouble.
Oh, no, I think it'll be fine.
Plus, I think I can swing
for some free drinks for my friends.
Free? Free is my favorite number.
Matt, something up with you?
You didn't even notice I threw the ball.
Oh.
Now I know something's wrong.
Even Lanny said you've been awful quiet lately.
It's just, Reggie
I don't think Melina wants to be friends with me anymore.
I thought things were good.
She hasn't gotten you in trouble for days.
Exactly, and Jared Ferguson
has been in detention for nearly a week now.
It doesn't take a genius to put two and two together.
Melina has moved on.
You're better off without her, man.
It's just I don't understand girls.
Nobody understands girls. 'Cept maybe a girl.
Talk to me.
Maybe you need to talk to a girl.
But I don't know any.
What about Lizzie?
Ew! Lizzie's not a girl! She's my sister.
But she's the closest thing you've got.
So, this is what rock bottom looks like.
Hey, Matt, hurry up, honey. You're going to be late for school.
Sweetheart, leave all that.
Oh, it's no problem, Mom.
It's okay; I was nearly done anyway.
Okay... you've been good for two days in a row.
What have you done?
Um... okay, I got a job.
-A job? -A job?
Yeah. I am the new busboy at the Digital Bean.
Well, honey, I think you should have
talked to us before getting a job.
But now I don't have to ask you guys for money
and now you don't have to raise my allowance.
It's a win-win situation.
But Lizzie, work is a huge responsibility.
Yeah, you have your homework and your friends
and your chores-- I mean, it's a lot to handle.
But, Mom, it's just a busboy job.
I mean, I'll clean some tables
I'll see Gordo and Miranda and
do my homework in between times.
I still think it's a lot to take on, but you know what?
You're old enough to make your own decisions, so...
Thanks, Mom. Thanks, Dad. I can totally handle this.
Welcome to the rat race.
Mom, Mom! Where's Lizzie?
She just left.
Oh, I really needed to talk to her.
Oh, well, you can talk to me, sweetie.
Sorry, Mom but I need to talk to a girl.
There you go.
This job thing rocks. I'm free, I'm independent!
No one tells me what to do! Aah!
Lizzie, front and center. I need you to roll silverware.
Impressive. Now you can turn pro.
Ooh. What now?
You're done for the day.
-Really? -No, but that gets them every time.
Now you're going to take all the silverware
and put it on the floor.
Great.
Lizzie, just a hint. When I said "Put it on the floor"
I didn't really mean the floor.
Yeah, I got it.
Good. And I'm going to need you to roll some more silverware.
Juice, no ice, keep them coming.
Excuse me, worm, I don't pick up after you at home,
and I don't plan on picking up after you here, okay?
So, don't make a mess.
Lizzie, I can't believe I've sunk this low
but I really need to talk to you.
Matt, what's it about?
You see, it's about Melina. She's...
Uh, Lizzie, what are you doing?
I-I'm talking to my little brother.
Um, can I have a second?
What do you think?
I-I think that I'm not being paid to talk to my brother.
You're psychic.
So, you already know
the ketchup bottles need to be refilled.
I'm free, I'm independent!
I just have Dragon Boss breathing down my neck.
Okay.
Hey, Matt.
-Uh, where's Lizzie? -Over there.
How's her, uh, first day?
Pretty much like that. Uh, juice me.
Hitting the juice pretty hard there, aren't you, Matt?
You wouldn't understand.
You see I need to talk to a girl,
but Lizzie's the only one I know and she's busy.
Matt... I'm a girl.
Hey, you are, aren't you?!
Nothing gets past you, does it?
You see it's about Melina.
She's getting someone else in trouble.
Someone who's not me.
-And...? -Juice me.
I think she's moved on.
I'm going to let you handle this one.
You know
Melina doesn't realize how good she has it.
-What do you mean? -Matt, you're a great kid.
-I am? -Totally.
-You really think so? -Absolutely.
And if Melina can't see that
then she's not worth it.
Not bad.
Wow, you really think I'm a great kid?
Yeah, I really do.
And there are plenty of other girls out there
who'd be lucky to go out with you.
-Wow. Thanks! -Sure, no problem.
Uh, maybe we should catch up with Lizzie later...
when she's not so tomato-y.
Um, you could come over after dinner.
Cool. Uh, tell Lizzie we'll see her then. Bye.
It's a date.
So, how was your first day in the working world?
Besides sticky.
Oh, totally busy. I didn't stop the whole time I was there.
Uh, isn't that the definition of a job?
-Uh, yeah, but I didn't think it would be so much... -Work?
Yeah, but when payday comes around
you'll be swimming in cash.
Lizzie, Mom wants you in the kitchen.
Don't ever do that again, Matt.
I'll be right back, and don't bug my friends.
-Here. -Thanks.
I think Matt's over Melina.
I know; I give such good advice.
No, no, you're missing my point, Miranda.
He's over Melina because he's got a crush on you.
Puh-leeze! This is Matt.
-He's just giving me a thank-you card. -Yeah.
I hate being right all the time.
So, uh, when you and Matt get married
are you two going to move in here or going to get an apartment
-or, uh, what? -No...
Hey, I'm off in 15 minutes
so just sit over there, and don't order anything.
And Gordo, will you please stop this, okay?
You're going to knock something over
and I'm going to have to clean it up.
Guess we can't talk to the new working Lizzie.
Probably not.
But, uh, you've got the next best thing. Your boyfriend!
He is not my boyfriend.
But he "hearts" you, "Mrnda."
Fancy meeting you here. Uh, Gordo...
Hey. Like your button, Matt.
Thanks. I made it myself.
Is something wrong, Sunshine?
I-I just need a drink.
One drink, two straws coming right up.
You could be a little more helpful, Gordo.
What? I said I liked his button.
I'm sorry; it's just so funny.
Okay, which one of you did it?
It's called an accident, Lizzie.
Around Kate and Claire there is no such thing as an accident.
Sure it was an accident.
It would be really nice
if there was a busboy around to clean this up.
Hey, look who's here.
But they did it on purpose.
Honestly it was an accident.
Lizzie, get a rag, clean this up
and apologize to these customers.
Apologize to Kate and Claire? I don't think so.
Or I could put the "busboy wanted" sign back up.
I'm free, I'm independent. And... and, um...
Sorry.
I don't know which is grosser-- having to apologize to
Kate and Claire or cleaning up melted smoothie off the floor.
Oh, look... you missed a spot.
Come in.
Hey, honey. Don't you have to work today?
Yes.
Let me rephrase this.
Are you planning on going to work today?
I don't really have a choice.
Here it comes. The responsibility lecture.
Of course you have a choice. You could always quit.
Who are you? And what have you done with my real dad?
Dad, I'm not going to quit.
Earning my own money makes me happy.
You don't look happy.
Well, that's because it's called a job
because it requires a little bit of work.
Lizzie, the great thing about being a kid is that
your only job is to get good grades to hang out
with your friends and be a good kid. You've got those covered.
Well, Dad, this is what I really want to be doing.
I mean, I hate running to you guys
for every little thing.
I want to be independent.
Okay, but independent is harder than it looks.
Listen, I'm your dad. You're supposed to ask me for stuff.
Well, then, can I ask you for a ride to work?
Because I'm going to be really late.
-Okay. -Okay.
Yeah, she's going.
Hello?
Gordo! Good, you're home.
Okay, Matt's crush on me has gone totally loco.
Oh, isn't that great?
No, it's horrible.
Maybe for you, but for me, it's endlessly entertaining.
Hang on. That's my other line. Hello!
I love the way you say, "hello."
Oh, Matt. Hey, uh, can you hang on a second?
Till the end of time.
It's Matt. What do I say?
I don't know. He's your boyfriend.
Talk about what you usually talk about.
Not helping, Gordo.
So, uh, why don't you just tell him you want to be friends?
Uh, friends... I-I can do that.
Matt, I'm so glad you called.
Hey, I was wondering...
maybe if you wanted to go bike-riding later?
Like, on a date?
Um, yes.
Um, ca-can you hang on?
He just asked me out on a date.
So, I guess the "Let's just be friends" thing didn't work.
Oh, Gordo, what do I say?
Well, if you don't do something quick
you're going to be Mrs. Matt McGuire. Whew!
Hey. So, uh, will you go?
Well, I... I mean... sure.
Yes.... Yes... Yes!
Could you get me another spoon, please?
-Why? -Because this spoon is dirty.
Sir, you're eating a bagel.
You don't need a spoon to eat a bagel.
I need a clean spoon.
Okay, sir. I'll be right back.
Isn't he a cute kid?
Workin' for a livin'
Workin' Workin' for a livin'
Here you go, sir. There's your clean spoon.
Uh, you just touched that spoon after cleaning the floor.
That spoon is dirty. I need a clean one.
Lizzie, the garbage won't take itself out.
I'll be there in a second, okay?
Okay. Now.
Now I know why no one else applied for this job.
I'm takin' what they're givin'
'Cause I'm workin' for a livin'
There you go.
You just touched the garbage and didn't wash your hands.
That spoon is dirty. I need a clean one.
Workin' for a livin', livin' and a-workin'
I'm takin' what they're givin'
'Cause I'm workin'...
-Oops. Sorry. -Accidents happen.
You know what?
No. I've had all I can stand, and I can't stand no more.
Okay, listen up. That was not an accident, all right?
And my job is hard enough
without you two brats making it worse.
-Lizzie? -And you see this mess?
I'm not cleaning it up.
I'm not cleaning up after anybody in this whole room.
And you, little muffin boy, you see this right here?
You eat this muffin, or you put it in the trash can
but keep it off of my clean floor.
And Mr. Spoon Boy? You don't need a spoon
to eat a bagel. You just don't.
I came here trying to do my job
so I didn't have to ask my parents for money anymore.
I want to be free, and I want to be independent.
But no, obviously, that's not going to happen.
Uh, Lizzie?
And you, you're always telling me what to do
and always asking me for things.
And that's not being free or independent at all, now is it?
You're absolutely right. You done?
Yes. I feel a lot better now.
I'm so glad. You're fired.
Fired? I'm fired?
Hey... don't feel too bad.
I go through three busboys a month.
Just like we practiced.
Matt, you're a really great kid
but I think we should just be friends.
I can't believe you're going to break Matt's heart.
You know what?
You just want to keep this going for your own sick amusement.
-Well, yeah. -Wait.
Miranda, you're early.
I thought we were going bike-riding later.
I mean, I haven't even had time to wrap your present.
Yeah, well, we need to talk.
Is something wrong?
Well, kind of.
Is it someone else?
We-- No! Don't worry. She's all yours.
Uh, Gordo! Matt, no. There's no one else.
That's good because I don't think I can return... these.
What do I say to that?
I say you go out with him.
Uh... those shirts are pretty cool.
Uh, Matt... y-you're a great kid but I think...
So, the rumor is true.
Hello, Melina.
Listen. Just because you can't find a guy your own age
doesn't mean you can steal mine.
You're just a rebound girl, so keep your distance
'cause if anybody's going to get Matt in trouble
it's going to be me. Got it?
You really do like me!
Let's go.
Sorry things didn't work out.
-Now! -Coming, my angel.
Uh, look, I made these especially for you.
Well, that was really easy.
You do realize you just got dumped by Matt.
We're not talking about this ever again. Especially to Lizzie.
All right... "rebound girl."
That was talking about it.
Hey, you guys. Oh! What are you doing here?
You know, it's a funny story.
So, how was your day?
It was great... till I got fired.
Oh, well, what happened?
You were caught drinking straight
from the shake machine, weren't you?
Oh, what? That's what I would have done.
No, I wasn't as polite as I should have been to the customers.
I think that qualifies for the understatement of the year.
It wasn't pretty.
So, I take it the money train has stopped rolling?
Gordo, I don't think
that the money train ever took off from the station.
Besides, if I'm always working,
how am I going to have time to spend the money?
Good point.
So, what's up with you guys?
I feel like I haven't seen you in days.
What's been going on?
Oh, nothing. Nothing at all.
You guys hungry?
Keep it zipped.
Ooh! Cake!
Uh, milk?
Yeah.
Frosting's the best part.
You freak. You were trying to scare me.
And I haven't even had time to br--
And I haven't even had time to...
And I'm sure I can swing for some free drinks for my friends.
And that line just really messed up.
McGuire's batting a thousand.
I'm going to kill you!