Annie Camden quotes from 7th Heaven

Annie

I was wrong and you were right, but not in the way that you think.

Eric

Still, music to my ears.

Annie

Mary is not the prodigal son, and I made a mistake in treating her as if she were. She never left to go discover herself. She didn't go out into the world and get into trouble and hit rock bottom and then come crawling home for forgiveness. She never did that. She showed signs of getting in trouble, and we sent her to your parents before she had the chance to do something that she or we would regret. And you know what? It worked, Eric. And I don't think we've ever given ourselves credit for doing the right thing in saving her from hitting rock bottom. Now, maybe she didn't learn anything. But I think part of the reason why she claims that is that she's afraid that she did. She's afraid to make another mistake.

Eric

You know, for a guy who just got an apology, I'm feeling pretty lousy.

Annie

It's a lecture coughed with an apology. I think if we can just let Mary discover who she is and what wants to do, surrounded by our love, guided by our genius...then maybe she will learn something. Maybe she'll even contribute something to the world.

Eric

Let's just aim for Glen Oak.

Annie

I can't thank you enough for giving me this opportunity to work here, doing something important. It's been rewarding and interesting and fun...

But you don't want to do it anymore?

Annie

No sorry.

Well, the funny thing is, I was going to ask you to come on fulltime. With everything going on in the world, parents want the added security of a private school, and we've had so many requests that we're expanding. We need more teachers.

Annie

I appreciate the implied offer, but I can't. Thank you.

Eric

Well, aren't we calm for everything that's gone on around here?

Annie

I feel very calm. I've been feeling very conflicted, but as of today, I feel very calm. And that's good because with all the tings going on out there in the world, it helps to stay calm in here. See, I had this dream for years to teach, and finally after all that time, I got my dream when Mrs. Mackoul asked me to join that staff at Ruthie's school. It was very much my dream come true.

Eric

And now you're giving up your dream come true?

Annie

It's no longer my dream. I love working with any one student, but I feel disconnected working with a group of students in the classroom. I want to do more than discuss questions of morality. I want to inspire each child to lead a moral life. I think I can find a better way to do that.

Eric

And you don't feel sad that you always had this dream to each and once you got it, it wasn't what you wanted?

Annie

No, it probably happens to a lot of people.

Eric

Yeah, it does, but...usually they just hang on to it because after all that dreaming it seems a shame to give it up or admit that it was a mistake.

Annie

Well, I feel good about it. For me, letting go of the past is freeing.

Eric

Hmmm, evidently that's a gene that wasn't inherited by Mary or Lucy. (they both laugh) We've got a lot of letting go to do over the next few years.

Annie

Yeah, we do. But we've got a lot of holding on, too. (they both look at the twins playing)

I appreciate your sympathy, but I don't expect you to completely understand what I'm going through.

Annie

As a mother, I understand at least some of what you're going through. I know the fear and worry over the safety of my children.

Ruthie

I still don't understand it. She didn't do anything. Her family didn't do anything. They're Americans just like everyone else.

Annie

I know, Ruthie. I know.

Annie

I can't get over Ruthie. I'm so proud of her.

Eric

Yeah, we've done good, Mom.

Annie

Sometimes, when I think our world is getting a little crazy, I think about our children and what good, compassionate people they've turned out to be.

Annie

Before you and Simon go to this party tonight, I need to know what your intentions are.

Intentions?

Annie

Yes. Do you intend to drink? Do you intend to smoke? Do you intend to part-take in any illegal activity? Do you intend to watch over my son and make sure no harm comes to him? Do you intend to have him before his curfew?

Hey, I'm just giving him a ride.

Annie

No, you're not just giving him a ride, you're in charge of him.

Annie

So are we going to punish the kids for aiding and abetting Simon?

Eric

I think we should not punish them, but not tell them until tomorrow. That way, they'll think they're being punished which will be almost like being punished.

Annie

Parents of the year.

Eric

Nah. Just parents.

Eric

I really thought Simon was mature enough to handle tonight. He really has matured so much since September.

Annie

We got to see that maturity disappear in one night.

Annie

Happy Valentine's Day. [she kisses him] I've got a big surprise for you. [she kisses him again]

Eric

Is the surprise better than that?

Annie

Oh, much.

Eric

So? What's your big surprise?

Annie

I really thought you would've guessed. Haven't you noticed how much happier I've been in the last two weeks? I went to the doctor. I started hormone replacement therapy, and I feel great. My energy is back and I am happy, really happy.

Eric

You took hormones for me?

Annie

I took hormones for me.

Eric

Okay, whatever. You're happy again and that's all that matters. Okay, I have to admit, I had noticed that you've been a little easier to be around lately. I mean...well, you know what I mean. You have to know what I mean or you wouldn't have gone on hormones. Boy, this...this was the best gift you could have ever gotten for me. I love you.

Annie

You don't really think they did get married last night and maybe they're just telling us they're engaged to kind of get us use to the idea?

Eric

It's impossible. You know, I like that. I like that idea a lot. So I'm going with married. They're already married.

Lucy

Wife?

Matt

Wife-to-be.

Eric

You're engaged?

Matt

Yes, we are.

Annie

Then congratulations, son. I'm very happy for you.

Annie

He is over 21. Matt probably thinks he doesn't have to call.

Eric

Well, to tell you the truth, I don't want him to call because I'm worried what it might be.

Annie

I'm sure he's fine.

Eric

He bought her an engagement ring.

Sarah

You bought me an engagement ring!?

Annie

You didn't give him any money, did you?

Eric

We don't have any money.

Annie

Matt can't afford to buy an engagement ring on his own.

Sarah

You can't afford this.

Matt

Yes, I can.

Sarah

No, you can't.

Matt

It's only $200.

Sarah

Excuse me? What did you say?

Eric

The ring's...

Sarah

A fake.

Matt

No, it's gennette.

Eric

A perfectly simulated diamond-like substance.

Annie

Maybe it's not too late. Maybe you can stop Matt from...

Matt

Sarah, please! Stop! It is gennette! It's gennette!

Sarah

I can't even believe you bought me a fake ring! How could you!? It's so fake and cheap and if not getting me a ring weren't bad enough. Just leave me alone, okay!? Leave me alone!

Matt

Oh, hey, thanks, Dad. She loves the ring.

Eric

[after Sam and David have new beds] Well, I guess it's official, they're not babies anymore.

Annie

It's a good thing. They're suppose to grow.

Sam

See, this is good.

David

Good bed.

Eric

Yes, it is.

Annie

Mary! Ben! And you must be Kevin! Welcome!

Eric

Welcome?

Mary

I'm an airline attendant. I get buddy passes and I brought them home with me for a surprise. Is it ok?

Annie

It's more than okay! Kevin!

Lucy

Isn't he great?

Annie

Oh, he is!