Elizabeth Davidson quotes from Family Ties

Elizabeth Davidson

Last time we saw each other, you were only a few weeks old.

Skippy

So, tell me all about it. All the things we did together.

Elizabeth Davidson

There's not much to tell. Basically, you ate, you slept, and you went through a lot of diapers.

Skippy

Those were good times, weren't they?

Elizabeth Davidson

Irwin, you may find this hard to believe, but I gave you away because I loved you. You were my baby boy.

Skippy

[touched] You remembered my name.

Elizabeth Davidson

I think it's best you don't come to visit me again.

Skippy

Why not?

Elizabeth Davidson

Irwin, you have parents. I'm sure you're very important to them. I have my own life too. [shrugs and grins awkwardly] I can't just become a mother like that, it's not that easy. It would be very disruptive for both of us; do you understand what I'm saying?

Skippy

Yeah, I understand. You don't want me.

Elizabeth Davidson

[frustrated] Do you have any idea how painful it is seeing you again? It took me fifteen years to get my life together again and you just want to rip it apart again. What do you want from me?

Elizabeth Davidson

It was the hardest thing I ever had to do.

Skippy

But you still did it!

Elizabeth Davidson

I wanted you to have a good life. I couldn't give it to you.