Frankie, Mac and others in “Unfinished Business”

Frankie

[satisfied] Best Adopt-a-Thought Saturday ever, if I do say so myself. Listen to this. [reads some letters] "I couldn't be happier." And this! [reads another] "I love my new family." [and another] "I have found paradise on Earth. Thank you, Foster's."

Mac

Here's one from eight-armed Evan. [reading] "I'm writing to seven of my little boy's pen pals while I write this note to you. I have never felt more fulfilled."

Frankie

Here's one from… Cheese? [reading] "Dear Voice man, please send me the thing you showed me on the TV. Here is my $8.95." [pennies fall out; annoyed] "In pennies."

Mac

Here's a postcard from Sam Burger. [reading] "Dear Foster's, things are great. My new friend…"

[voiceover] …Ronald is great! And boy, is he generous. Ronald has paid for both of us to go on a world cruise.

Frankie

Here's a short note from Bloppy Pants! [reading] "I have never been surrounded by so much love." [touched] Aww, isn't that sweet?

[places his elbow on Bloppy Pants' head] Hey, bro, pass the sauce.

[uncomfortably] Well, I'm not sure that I can reach--

[grabs him by the cheeks] My sweet baby boy! Have another helping of brisket. You want to grow up big and strong like your brothers, don't you?

[blushing] Well, I… [a piece of brisket lands on his plate; whimpers uncomfortably as he sinks]

Mac

Hey, Fluffer Nutter. What's going on with Jackie?

Frankie

Is everything okay?

Fluffer Nutter

He's fine! [crumples up the letter] He's very, very happy! [throws the crumpled-up letter at Mac, hitting him in the forehead, and runs off, bawling]

Mac

[picks up and unfolds the crumpled letter; reading] "Yo, Foster's. Hope there ain't no hard feelings for dropping y'all a line sooner…"

Jackie

[voiceover] …but I didn't want to rub your poor, pitiful noses in my good luck. But what can I say? My new crib has got it going on. It's loaded with tons of pricey toys. Got my new old lady eating out of the palm of my hand. And speaking of eating, how's about a 24-hour all-access pass to the family fridge? Boo-yah! I ain't met the kid that I'm supposed to hang with yet, but Tabby comes home from the hospital later today. I'll have her in my pocket by dinner time.

Mac

[finishing up reading] "Which reminds me, it's time for my mid-morning sandwich. Peace out, Jackie K."

[as Frankie answers the door] Telegram for Foster from Mr. Soppy Plants.

Frankie

Oh, do you mean Bloppy Pants?

Look, lady, they pay me to deliver 'em, okay? Reading 'em right, that's your business. Now, are you Foster or what?

Frankie

[takes the telegram] Yeah, I'm Foster. [closes the door, then looks at the telegram] This is strange.

Mac

What's it say?

Frankie

[reading] "Family life didn't suit me. Have landed in a quiet college town and decided to go back to school."