The Commander quotes from October Road

The Commander

Life isn't then. Life isn't when. Life is this. Here. Now.

The Commander

When you were a little boy I warned you never to speak to strangers, never knowing that years later I'd qualify as one.

Hannah

This is yours, Mr. Garrett?

The Commander

Yeah, that's right.

Hannah

How old is this cat?

The Commander

He's 7.

Hannah

This cat is a female.

The Commander

[smiles] Yeah.

Hannah

And, um, what's her name?

The Commander

[looks at a picture of a sunrise on the wall] Sunrise.

Hannah

[notices he made up the name] And, um, what's wrong with Sunrise?

The Commander

I don't know. He's just a little... sluggish.

Hannah

She.

The Commander

She.

Hannah

Well I'll take a look at her.

The Commander

OK that's great well I guess I'll be going now. [leaves the office]

Sam

Mom why did he bring in Bumper?

Hannah

I don't know [turns to look at a confused coworker] This is our cat.

Ronnie

Dad?

The Commander

Ronnie... hey. Ahh...

Ronnie

[to Leslie] Who are you?

The Commander

Now, I, I know you’ve had your suspicions and I should have done this a lot sooner, but…this is Leslie.

It is so nice to meet you Ronnie.

Ronnie

What’s going on?

The Commander

Ronnie... Leslie’s my girlfriend.

The Commander

Ronnie... Ronnie, please.

Ronnie

Thank you, he’s been so lonely. Thank you very much.

The Commander

You need to go out. Find a girl.

Nick

That is the last thing I need. I need a vacation from girls. A girl vacation. Do you know what a girl vacation is dad?

The Commander

Prison?

Nick

No. It's spending some time with me. Just me. I need to spend some quality time with me.