
December Boys
Hello.
When I think about that time...
... it's not the heat,
the dust, the nuns...
... or even the boys I remember...
... so much as a sense of anticipation.
The constant belief
that somehow I'd be saved.
I wouldn't say we had it bad...
... since it was all most of us knew.
It was only there was something
just out of reach...
... and we might never catch up.
Lights out, boys.
May you be blessed
and sleep with God's benevolent grace.
Amen.
Sparks.
Someone's coming.
I don't remember who wrote
''I love a sunburnt country''...
... but I'd bet money
Just look at it.
It's the definition of desolate.
This is where I lived
most of my young years.
you could say...
... I was rescued by a dream.
These were my best friends.
Spark, Spit and Maps.
My real name's Vernon,
but they call me Misty.
No reason to go into that right now.
Today's the first of December...
...the December boys
please come forward.
They say the best place to start
is the beginning.
So, first off, you better know
we were all orphans.
- Happy birthday.
- Thanks, Sister.
Thanks, Sister.
Thank you.
Everybody ready?
It's about the smokes.
I told you
- I didn't put them there.
Enter.
Come in, boys.
Father Scully...
...this is James, Donald,
Bruce and Vernon.
Better known as Maps,
Spark, Spit and Misty.
They're our December boys.
- Happy birthday.
- Thank you, Father.
We have a little surprise for you.
Oh, it's a pleasant surprise.
A benefactor has left
St. Gregory's a little money...
...and I've decided to send everyone
on a holiday.
As this is your birthday month...
...I felt it fitting
you should be the first to go.
We're going on a holiday?
You'll be staying
with Mr. And Mrs. McAnsh.
They're great friends
of the Church.
It's a town called...
...Lady Star Cove.
It's a special place...
...on the sea.
On the sea?
Yes.
It could be
that Our Lady interceded for you.
I had this spiritual antenna
other people didn't have.
That's why I could see things
no one else could.
When I looked at Our Lady, I knew.
I knew she'd chosen me
for a special mission.
Maps.
It was more than being orphans
that tied us together.
Or even our friendship.
It was like destiny.
Cross swords.
We were even given
the same birth month.
All for one, and one for all.
December boys.
The further we traveled
from what we knew...
... the more it seemed like we were
being pulled into another world...
... a world where all the doors
were open...
... and anything was possible.
Ladies and gentlemen,
boys and girls...
The most bone-rattling,
jaw-clenching...
... death-defying act
you've ever seen!
The Wall of Death!
The one, the only,
the bravest man on two wheels...
... Fearless Forte!
- You all right there, boys?
- Yes, Father.
- Come along.
- Come on, fellows.
Right you are.
Welcome aboard.
Boys, this is Petty Officer
Bandy McAnsh.
Father.
Petty officer.
As you can see,
all present and accounted for.
Boys, I'd like you
to meet my lovely wife...
...and the skipper
of this establishment, Mrs. McAnsh.
Nice to meet you.
Father, we thank God
for your safe arrival.
May his grace light your paths...
...and give you the appropriate wisdom
and joy from your new experience.
- Amen.
- I knew there'd be a catch.
Petty officer, show the new recruits
to their quarters...
...and I'll finish in the galley.
Well, have fun, boys.
Thank you, Father.
Right.
Step this way.
Welcome aboard.
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