Dr. John Becker quotes from Becker

Well, I hate to break it to you--you're normal.

Dr. John Becker

You can't talk to me like that! You know, you've called me alot of things, you've called me neurotic, damaged, obstinant, inappropriate, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna sit there and let you tell me that I'm normal. I'm not normal. I'm abnormal!

Dr. John Becker

Know what I hate?

Jake Malinak

Who's got the list?

Chris Connor

Well, then... then... then just tell me what's going on.

Dr. John Becker

Nothing's going on, nothing's going on. At least, I don't think there is. I don't know, it's just... I feel different.

Chris Connor

What do you mean, "different"? Are you okay?

Dr. John Becker

Yes, I'm okay! It's... at least, I think I am, you know? I... I don't know, I just... lately, I've been thinking about a lot of things. You know, my work, my friends, you. None of it's perfect, but... none of it's exactly horrible, either.

Chris Connor

[smirks] I know *I'm* flattered. John, what are you trying to say?

Dr. John Becker

It's... it's like all the irritating things that people do - you know, cutting me off in traffic, disagreeing with me - it just doesn't seem to bother me as much. And then tonight, the patient I've been visiting, Mr. Gordon, he passed away.

Chris Connor

Oh, I'm sorry.

Dr. John Becker

Uh, thanks. I mean, it happens. But, you know, the point is that he was... he was okay with dying. He was able to look back at his life and feel good, you know, content. Lately, I think I... I think I've been feeling... kind of that way, you know? I guess what I'm trying to say is I... I think I might be... I don't know... happy.

Chris Connor

Wow. No wonder you've been so upset. Bet this is really hard for you, isn't it?

Dr. John Becker

Well, it is new.

Chris Connor

You do understand that most people work their whole lives to feel happy. It's considered a *good* thing.

Dr. John Becker

I know, I know. I'm dealing with it.

Chris Connor

I'll help you any way I can.

Dr. John Becker

Thanks. I don't know, I guess we'll just take it one day at a time.

Dr. John Becker

[shouting] Hey! You moron, what the... How'd you like it if I took a whiz on your front porch? Go pee in the park like everyone else!

Chris Connor

Feel better?

Dr. John Becker

Yeah, a little.