7th Heaven

George: Why can't you adopt me? I'll be good, and I'll stay out of your way. You won't even know I'm there! Colonel: George, listen to me. Eric is smart about these things. He knows what's right. He's a good man, a smart man, and if you're lucky, you'll grow up to be like him. Anyway, why would you want to live with a couple of old war horses like us? You've got a whole house full of great kids right here. George: They're all dreamers. Ruth: There's nothing wrong with a little dreaming. Colonel: No. It's time you settled down and started a little dreaming of your own. George: I already did. My dream was to be with you.

Eric: (when he and Annie want to adopt George) I don't see where your opinion fits into this. Colonel: That's wonderful. You're dreaming again. Who's gonna pay for the kid? The adoption? The court costs? And let's not even get into how you're going to send him to college, or any of your other five, for that matter. Eric: They'll get to college the same way I did, Dad. They'll get jobs. Colonel: You still resent me for not paying your way. Eric: I don't still resent you. I never resented you for that. Colonel: Yes, you did then, and you still do. But you and your sister needed to learn that you have to work for the things that are important. Eric: I know that, Dad. I get it. Colonel: Yeah, you get it because we taught you the value of hard work and discipline! Eric: And I'm happy to credit you accordingly! Ruth: We just thought you might already have your hands full.

Annie: So you want him? Eric: I don't know. We did always say we'd adopt after Mary. Annie: Then after Lucy. Eric: Then after Simon. Annie: And now it's after Ruthie. Eric: We'd be crazy to even consider it, I guess. Right? Annie: We are crazy. We'll talk to the kids and George, tomorrow.

Annie: Emma those are very pretty. I never noticed you wearing that necklace before. Emma: Oh, well, I haven't had it for very long. I'm widowed and my husband never had the money to buy me wedding rings, so my son gave them to me about a month or so ago, you know, to kind of make up for it. Mary: Hey Luce, I'm sorry about that. Lucy: (whistpers) Look at the rings on her chain. Mary: Mom, those look exactly like your rings. Lucy: Yeah, they do. Annie: I noticed. You see a couple of months ago, my son Matt and I were held up and the robber took my wedding rings and they look very similar to yours but, but they're not quite the same. Emma: How terrible. You all weren't hurt, were you? Annie: No, no, we were just a little bit shaken up...we'll see you, Emma. Emma: Thanks. Take care, Annie. Colonel: Annie, you think those are your rings? Annie: I can't imagine Emma Hooten would be wearing my stolen wedding rings. Grandma Ruth: Have you met her son? Annie: No. Grandma Ruth: Then you don't know what kind of boy he might be. Annie: They're not mine. Really.

(talking about The Colonel's driving) Eric: He drives like he's leading the last convoy out of Saigon. Annie: He did lead the last convoy out of Saigon. Eric: Yes, but I didn't have to pay the insurance on his tank.

The Colonel: We're headed out. Can we drop you somewhere? Like, maybe at the barber? Matt: Uh, no thanks, I just got my hair cut a couple days ago so I'd look great for your arrival. The Colonel: Oh, that is pretty, yes. Next time, have the guy use scissors.