Blackboard Jungle1955

Richard Dadier:
I'm scared, Anne. I'm really scared. What if the baby doesn't live?

Anne Dadier:
He will. I know he will.

Richard Dadier:
Yeah, but what if he doesn't? You know, I wanted that baby. I needed that baby, just as much as you did. And all my life, I wanted to teach kids. And my son was gonna- He was gonna kinda help me with that. Through him, maybe I'd learn to understand.

Anne Dadier:
Rick.

Richard Dadier:
Hmmm?

Anne Dadier:
No matter what happens, I love you. I was silly and vain and selfish, so I doubted you. I was like one of the bad kids in your class. Somebody told me a lie, and I believed that lie. One's as bad as the other.

Richard Dadier:
I wanna tell you...

Anne Dadier:
I was wrong about something else too. I wanted you to quit teaching in that school. I understand now why you wanted to keep trying.

Richard Dadier:
Please.

Anne Dadier:
I'm glad you didn't quit.

Richard Dadier:
Now, wait a minute.

Anne Dadier:
Honey, kids are people. And most people are worthwhile. We all need the same thing. Patience, understanding... love. You've got that to give them, darling. And that's why you'll get through to them.

[knock on door]

Dr. Bradley:
Your son's out of danger. He's gonna make it. [turns radio on] Happy new year, Mr. and Mrs. Dadier.