Wendy and The Middleman in “Unfinished Business”

Does it bother you? Having "Original Recipe" hanging around?

He's hardly original anything. He's just one in a long line, as am I, doing the job.

"The job" means that he's wearing a hook for a hand for the rest of his life. Why does he do it? Why do you do it? Can't retire happily, can't fall in love...

Can't fall in love? Who told you that?

He did.

It's not impossible for us to find love. It's impossible for him.

Well...how come you aren't with anyone?

(wistfully) My choices are my own. But rest assured, I've loved and been loved. If you can't find happiness, that's on you. Not the job or anyone else.