I married a committed military man. And I have loved this military life. I've also had to put my personal opinions aside to truly understand that our defenders of freedom are fighting a bigger battle. Not a political one. Their battle goes beyond politics, beyond religion, race or gender. They're the defenders for us all. They're the defenders of our differences. As one soldier is taken away from us, another returns to us. There's balance in the universe, a natural system of order. Look beside each soldier and you'll find the people who fight with them. The spouses, the sons, the daughters, the families. We serve too. Their victories are our victories. Their defeats are our defeats. Together, we fight for our freedom. For eighteen years I have tried to be the perfect wife and mother. Each day, I disappoint myself. Human life isn't about perfection. It is about accepting the flawed, the misguided parts of ourselves. We keep trying, we keep loving, we keep believing. I'm proud of the role we play in maintaining peace in our country and in the world. I'm proud to stand beside a man whose integrity shines like a diamond in the dust. And I am proud to call myself an Army wife.
S1 E5Independence Day
S1 E6Who We Are
Denise looks so happy. Like hogs in the sun.
[looks at Roxy, chuckles] You just make 'em up as you do, don't you, these expressions.
It's hotter than the hinges on the gates of Hell. Seriously though, I half wish I could've gone to the pool with Trevor and the boys.
So, why didn't you?
He wanted to get some quality time with them before he goes.
Well, he just wants to make sure that they remember him when he's gone.
You think?
Chase was deployed the first year of Lucas' life. He left before he was born and came back after he was walking. Had no clue who daddy was.
Must've broken his heart.
Yeah. And mine. It's a real fear for soldiers, being forgotten by their children.
Well, then why are they so gung-ho to leave in the first place?
It's the military, sweetheart. Army, unit, family. In that order.
[arguing with the guards] I showed you my license, what else do you want? My first report card? A pint of blood? Marriage certificate? I got three of them.
[Marda sees Trevor with a bandaged knee.]
Now I'm hoping this knee is a by-product of an illegal sexual act. [Trevor laughs]
[horrified] Mother!!
It's a firm grip. You did good!
So did you ma'am. You raised a hell of a daughter.
Excuses are like backsides. Everybody's got one and they all stink.
I'm half hoping for a medical discharge so he'll stay home for good. Does that make me selfish?
Yup. [Roxy looks at her] Army's his identity. Take it away, what's he got left?
That husband of yours, keeper. Unlike your first one. Dumb as a box of nails and a beater to boot. So I'd say your man-pickings, mightily improved. Because this one is sweet, smart, a little nuts about the soldier thing but I can live with that.
S1 E7Hail and Farewell
Roxy tells me your husband was gone. That must be tougher than getting into a nun's undies.
[looks up at Marda] That's a new one.
[complaining to Trevor about having to work on her birthday] Skanky cranky people who make you work on your birthday, they do too fire you.
S1 E8Only the Lonely
My favorite designer is the Goodwill.
So last night Trevor was on top of me when Finn walked in.
Oh my god, what did you do?
We said we were cold.
[laughs] And what did he say?
He said, it was summer! [both laugh] Can you beat that?!
I wish I could but you're talking about sex, right? I have vague memories of moaning and toes curling––
Your toes curl?
[smiles] I didn't say mine.
S1 E9Nobody's Perfect
[to Roxy] See, this is exactly what I mean. Scott sends me flowers. The last time Chase sent me flowers was when Lucas was born. That was five years ago. And you wonder why Scott got to me.
[Later]
[Roxy walks up to her front yard where Trevor is assembling a new bookshelf]
[smiles] Mister, you better be sending me flowers after we've been married for nine years.
[looks at her in surprise] Hey, do I wanna know what this is about?
No.
Yeah, didn't think so.
People are like artichokes.
Don't you mean onions?
[deadpan] I like any word that has "choke" in it. It fits better with marriage.
I just want to know that you have faults, Trevor. You know, like normal people.
I jump to conclusions. I'm a terrible cook. I forget names and I'm clumsy, hence the knee. I can be impulsive and sometimes a little bit too sensitive. [pauses] Feel better?
[chuckles] Yeah. Really, I do.
[Trevor is taking a shower when Roxy suddenly barges into the bathroom]
I can be jealous, but I'm working on it. I can be outspoken, but I'm really not working on that. I haven't read many books, not really the best speller. I don't want any more kids, at least not now, but I'm with you. I love to practice.
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