The Velveteen Rabbit (2009)

Kevin Jubinville: John, Dad

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  [sound of train station noises and chatter] 

  Toby : [staring at train]  Whoa.

  John : Toby. Stay with me.

• [last lines] 

  Toby : [swings at and hits a baseball]  I hit it! I hit it! Yeah, I hit it! I can't believe it!

  John : Okay, go!

  [Toby runs off happily to find the ball. Nana throws it back. Snow begins to fly. The camera focuses on the live rabbit, who is watching from a ledge in the distance] 

• [from deleted scene] 

  John : [to Toby]  Now I'll be gone in a few weeks. New York is practically next door. And remember you are a little gentleman. Your grandmother will not tolerate any misbehavior. Same rules we have at home. I was here as well

  Toby : Yes, father. Will I see you at Christmas?

  John : That won't be possible.

• John : [to Toby]  Remember you are a little gentleman. Your grandmother will not tolerate any misbehavior

  Toby : Yes, father. Will I see you at Christmas?

  John : That won't be possible.

  [Toby starts to cry, a bit] 

  John : No tears.

  [John ends the conservation with Toby as he stands up] 

  John : [to Ellen]  I'll see you in a few weeks.

  [John leaves to get back aboard on the train]