Roxy LeBlanc quotes from Army Wives

Pamela

[sadly, after telling Roxy she is moving to California to join] I've had enough. Kids have had a enough. Time to go home.

Roxy

But this is home.

Pamela

Roxy, I love you like a sister but you know that's not true. I mean, home is where my husband is. So, we're going to California. Next week.

Roxy

But––

Pamela

Roxy, I have to. I have to go and you have to let me.

Pamela

[tearfully] Don't..don't say anything.

Roxy

Call, text, write, come back. I love you.

Claudia Joy

[raises glass for a toast] To Pamela.

[toast] To Pamela.

Roland

Gone, but not forgotten.

Roxy

Hardly. I talk to her every night.

Denise

Yeah?

Roxy

Awful news. She loves California.

Denise

Oh, Roxy.

Roxy

Well, I was hoping she would hate it!

Claudia Joy

It's good she's happy.

Roxy

I just don't like it that she's gone. Glad I have the new house to distract me.

Roland

How's that going?

Roxy

It's a disaster. Boxes everywhere. I swear, they multiply at night.

Denise

[chuckles] I know how you feel.

Roxy

And Trevor's no help. I mean he's busier than ever now that he's platoon commander.

Claudia Joy

Leader. Platoon leader.

Roxy

Whatever.

Denise

Yeah. Frank is swamped too.

Roland

With all the new families from Fort Hope I barely get to see Joan these days.

Sir, you're doing an outstanding job as LT.

Trevor

Thank you.

Ski

You're also doing a heck of a job as Sergeant. Corrective action is not your line sir.

Trevor

I guess I'm still thinking like a Sergeant.

Ski

Understandable. Seen it before in mustangs like you. But you've got to let your NCOs lead. I promise we'll get your men mission-ready.

Trevor

I appreciate the heads up. Any other suggestions?

Ski

One or two.

Roxy

[horrified] You wanna throw a barbecue this weekend?!

Trevor

Well, it's no big deal. It's just the squad leaders and my platoon sergeant.

Roxy

And their wives!

Trevor

And their wives.

Roxy

And their kids.

Trevor

They don't all have kids. So? What do you think?

Roxy

I think you're nuts!

Trevor

Rox...

Roxy

No way.

Trevor

Babe...

Roxy

Trevor, this house is a mess!

Trevor

It's a barbecue! We can do it in the backyard.

Roxy

Like that solves everything.

Trevor

My platoon sergeant says it's gonna be good for morale so...

Roxy

Ok. So let him do it.

Trevor

I'm the platoon leader.

Roxy

Ok, so order him to do it. You outrank him, right?

Trevor

Yeah I outrank him, but platoon sergeants, they're career guys. They know everything. It's important that I get along with them.

Roxy

Yeah? Well, it's more important that you get along with your wife.

Trevor

[chuckles] I'm working on it.

Roxy

Work harder.

Roxy

And you must be Jisela.

Gisela.

Roxy

What now?

Gee-sel-la

Roxy

Oh, I'm sorry. I must've been practicing that wrong. What is that, like French?

German.

Roxy

[awkwardly] German. [to Ski] So, where did you two meet?

Ski

In Germany.

Roxy

On vacation?

Working. In Kaiserslautern.

Roxy

Kaiser––...that's another one.

Ski

It's a town near Frankfurt.

Trevor

The Army has a base there, Rox.

Ski

Air Force too.

Largest American military community outside the United States.

Roxy

[embarrassed] Learn something new everyday.

Jackie

Did you hear about that Bravo Company FRG meeting?

Denise

You mean the great doughnut meltdown? It was all over post.

Jackie

Bad situation.

Denise

Poor Min-Ji. She's always had trouble with that FRG but it happens sometimes. Bad chemistry.

Jackie

I don't believe in bad chemistry. I believe in good leadership.

Denise

I wouldn't judge Min-Ji too harshly. This isn't her native culture and, well, it's hard to wrangle a bunch of self-absorbed twenty-year-old's.

Jackie

I agree, but the fact is, they need a new FRG leader. Somebody to "kick butt" and take names. Know anyone?

Denise

[thinks] Actually...I do.

Roxy

FRG leader??? Me?

Denise

Why not? You'd make a great leader.

Roxy

Shark bait, you mean. You should've been there, Denise. They ate that poor woman alive.

Denise

I know. It's not the easiest group.

Roxy

Are you kidding?! They're horrible!

Denise

They just need to be led.

Roxy

Yeah. Off a cliff! What about Captain Brunson's wife?

Denise

Erm...Captain Brunson is between wives. That's why Min-Ji took the job. Her husband is the XO.

Roxy

Well, who's like, "assistant XO"?

Denise

There is no "assistant XO". The next in line are platoon leaders and that's you. You're an officer's wife, Roxy. That means more responsibility.

Roxy

Yes. I get it. Look, I would love to help. But with the kids and The Hump Bar––

Denise

I will help. And so will Jackie. She really wants to meet you, by the way.

Roxy

Yeah. Well, I don't want to meet her.

Denise

Oh come on. I know you got a bad first impression but she's a great person. And she could be an important contact for you. [Roxy looks at her curiously] Being an FRG leader could help Trevor's career.

Roxy

Hmm, hadn't thought about that. [looks at Denise] You really think I could do it?

Denise

[smiles] I know you can. And right now, the Army needs you.

Roxy

Wow, that's something I never expected to hear.

Trevor

I'm really proud of you, babe.

Roxy

Yeah?

Trevor

I just hope you're not taking on too much.

Roxy

I don't think so. And besides, I like helping your career.

Trevor

How's that?

Roxy

Well, Denise said that Jackie Clarke could be a good contact for me and being an FRG leader could help you.

Trevor

Yeeeaahh...ok...but it goes both ways, Rox.

Roxy

What do you mean?

Trevor

Well, that whole doughnut thing the other day? LT Webster is in the doghouse with the Captain because of that.

Roxy

Why?? I told you it wasn't Min-Ji's fault. The other women were horrible to her.

Trevor

Doesn't matter. Guy can't keep it together at home, how's he supposed to lead on the field.

Roxy

[in disbelief] That is so unfair.

Trevor

That's how it is, babe.

Roxy

So what you're saying is "no pressure but don't screw up".

Trevor

Yeah, pretty much. [kisses Roxy]

Roxy

Great.

Claudia Joy

Calm down, sweetheart. I am sure Denise didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

Roxy

Maybe not. Just that FRG Nazi Jackie Clarke. Wants everyone to be her little clone.

Claudia Joy

I wouldn't be too hard on Jackie either.

Roxy

Why not?

Claudia Joy

Because I happen to agree with her.

Roxy

Not you, too. What does my hem line have to do with being an FRG leader??

Claudia Joy

A lot, actually. [Roxy looks at her in frustration] Things change when your husband becomes an officer, Roxy.

Roxy

Yeah. Your friends think you're an embarrassment.

Claudia Joy

This isn't about you. This is about being part of something that's bigger than you. An officer's uniform commands respect. Same thing being an officer's wife. How you dress makes a statement.

Roxy

You know, I didn't sign up for the Army. Trevor did.

Claudia Joy

[smiles understandingly] That doesn't cut it and you know it. When you married Trevor, you married into the Army.

Roxy

Yeah, well, I never saw this coming.

Claudia Joy

Whatever you decide, don't let the prospect of a longer dress or shorter heels stop you.

Roxy

Shorter heels? Really??

Claudia Joy

You'll always be the same Roxy underneath. Nothing can change that, thank God.

Trevor

[whistles] Lookin' good, babe.

Roxy

Thanks.

Trevor

[grins] Hard to believe it's really you.

Roxy

[glares at him] What is that supposed to mean???

Trevor

[stunned] Nothing...uh..it was...it was a compliment.

Roxy

You didn't like the way I looked before?

Trevor

All I meant was...I'm just, you know, not used to seeing you this way. [awkwardly] Can I take the boot out of my mouth now?

Roxy

Well, it's still the same me underneath. You wanna see?

Trevor

Yes please.

Roxy

Lemon.

Trevor

What?

Roxy

I'm thinking pale lemon would look nice in here. What do you think?

Trevor

[shrugs] Yeah, I like lemon.

Roxy

Or maybe, avocado.

Trevor

I like avocados.

Roxy

[rolls eyes] You're a big help.

Trevor

[looks up at Roxy] What? You asked my opinion.

Roxy

I just want the house to look nice.

Trevor

It is nice.

Roxy

You know what I mean. "Befitting an officer".

Trevor

Ooooh. Right.

Trevor

So? How did it go with Cruz's wife?

Roxy

It didn't.

Trevor

What?

Roxy

She wouldn't let me in the door.

Trevor

[shocked] You're kidding.

Roxy

That woman is a bitch on wheels. You should tell your soldier he'd be better off without her.

Gloria

You? What are you doing here?

Roxy

I own the place. [smiles] What are you doing here?

Gloria

Had to get out of the apartment.

Roxy

Beer? First one's on the house. It's my door-in-the-face special.

Gloria

Thanks.

Roxy

So, you've been married less than a month.

Gloria

Yeah

Roxy

How'd you meet?

Gloria

Online.

Roxy

[looks at Gloria] You're kidding.

Gloria

I was tired of living at home with my brothers and sisters. I saw this home movie An Officer and a Gentleman, you know?

Roxy

[grins] Yeah, I know. Very romantic.

Gloria

Right? So I started looking on these military dating sites. There he was in uniform, looking hot.

Roxy

I get that.

Gloria

Chatted online, went dancing when he came into the city. He opened the taxi door for me. [smiles wistfully] I'll never forget that. On our second date he proposed. [looks at Roxy] Stupid, right?

Roxy

Well, I met Trevor when I was bartending. Four days later, he proposed.

Gloria

Yeah?

Roxy

Uh-hmm. It's worked out so far.

Roxy

It's your first deployment. You'll get through it.

Gloria

How?

Roxy

Apparently by coming here and bugging me.

Look, I feel bad, don't get me wrong. But I don't think we should be going overboard.

Roxy

I'm sorry...overboard?!

Min-Ji did this to herself. I don't know why we should be honoring her exactly. [Gloria looks at her in disgust]

Roxy

I can't believe that you'd say that. What is wrong with you? Min-Ji was part of this group.

Not really.

Gloria

Maybe that's because some people wouldn't let her be part of it

Hey, don't blame us!

Shame on you! How dare you sit there and judge. Do you what it takes to marry a soldier and leave your country behind? Your family? Do you have any idea what it feels like to be different? I do. I know how cruel people can be. I still hear the jokes, the whispers. I know the difference just what friends can make. Were we too busy, too special to reach out to Min-Ji? We should all should feel ashamed. She needed help and we weren't there for her. Tomorrow I could be the one who needs help, or maybe it could be you.

Roxy

This won't be like the usual homecoming. Normally we have a big blow-out with music and food and banners and all that stuff. But we couldn't do that on such short notice.

Gloria

Hey, as long as they're coming home, I'm happy. Thanks for giving me a ride to the pick-up spot

Roxy

No problem. Actually, it's assembly point, not "pick-up spot".

Gloria

[laughs] Whatever!

Gloria

Makes Hector go wild.

Roxy

Really? Can I smell it? [smells bottle] Do you mind?

Gloria

Go for it!