Ruth quotes from 7th Heaven

Eric

[when he and Annie want to adopt George] I don't see where your opinion fits into this.

That's wonderful. You're dreaming again. Who's gonna pay for the kid? The adoption? The court costs? And let's not even get into how you're going to send him to college, or any of your other five, for that matter.

Eric

They'll get to college the same way I did, Dad. They'll get jobs.

You still resent me for not paying your way.

Eric

I don't still resent you. I never resented you for that.

Yes, you did then, and you still do. But you and your sister needed to learn that you have to work for the things that are important.

Eric

I know that, Dad. I get it.

Yeah, you get it because we taught you the value of hard work and discipline!

Eric

And I'm happy to credit you accordingly!

Ruth

We just thought you might already have your hands full.

Eric

[when his parents say they're going to adopt George] George is not your average kid. He's had a tough life. The adoption itself is gonna be hard on him. He's gonna need a lot of love and support.

And you have a corner on that market?

Eric

No, of course not, but support of any kind isn't one of your strong suits.

Ruth

That's not true.

Eric

Do you ever remember holding me or Julie when we were upset? Did you ever allow us to express any of our feelings?

If you're asking me if we wiped your noses and held your hands, then the answer is no. No, we were too busy keeping a roof over your heads and food on the table!

Eric

Well, there's more to parenting than that, Dad.

Oh, and what does that mean?

Eric

It means that you are not the parents for George.

[to the Camdens] Why can't you adopt me? I'll be good, and I'll stay out of your way. You won't even know I'm there!

George, listen to me. Eric is smart about these things. He knows what's right. He's a good man, a smart man, and if you're lucky, you'll grow up to be like him. Anyway, why would you want to live with a couple of old war horses like us? You've got a whole house full of great kids right here.

They're all dreamers.

Ruth

There's nothing wrong with a little dreaming.

No. It's time you settled down and started a little dreaming of your own.

I already did. My dream was to be with you.

Hello.

Hey.

"Hey" is for horses. Are you a farmer, Mr. Moon?

No.

Do you know who I am?

Lucy's grandfather?

I am Colonel John Camden, United States Marines!