Joe quotes from 7th Heaven

Joe

We don't search our kids' rooms.

Eric

I don't search mine, either, but I can't be with them every minute. I've got to tell you, I don't always know what they're doing when I'm not around, and the possibilities and getting more and more frightening.

[to Karen] How can you do this? How? I work. Your father works two jobs, all so we can live in a safe neighborhood, so our kids will be safe! And all the time, the drugs, the violence, and the weapons were in our house? In our house?

Joe

And you brought them in.

We have to protect Stan. No wonder he isn't sleeping. I'll take him to my mom's. He'll be safe there.

No, you don't have to!

Joe

I'll see if I can get a transfer. Maybe we can move.

No! Why are you doing this?

Joe

Haven't you heard? Our daughter is in a gang! There are weapons in our son's bed! He is in serious danger! We all are!

Joe

Listen, sweetie, you've been taking care of me for a long time. But I think I need more help than a little girl can give.

Sarah

I wasn't doing a good job?

Joe

No, no, no, honey. I wasn't doing a good job.

Joe

It's your turn to be taken care of, and Grandma's great at taking care of people, honey. So I want you to do me a favor and let Grandma take you home for a while. I'll miss you so much. But you deserve everything...some new toys, and some pretty dresses.

Sarah

I don't need new toys or dresses! I need you!

Joe

That's why I'm going to stay here and get some help. But I don't think I'll be much good at it unless I know you're with my mom. That way, I won't worry about you.

Sarah

I love you, Daddy.

Joe

But I love her. I love Sarah!

Eric

If you mean that, then you need to do what's best for her. Do the right thing, Joe.

Joe, I need you to tell Sarah to come with me. I need you to talk to her, make it okay for her.

Joe

Why would I give up the only person in this world who loves me?

Oh, Joe! I love you. I've always loved you! But even more than that, someone upstairs must really love you, to find people like this to help you.