7th Heaven

Annie: So you just convinced your sister to going out on a date so you could avoid taking responsibility for your own actions? Mary: It's not like she didn't want to go out with him... totally. Annie: I don't care. You're older. You're supposed to be more mature and experienced. And even if she were willing I expect you to make the right decision for everyone involved. But instead you decided to lie too many times to count and you used your sister and an innocent guy. And now you're trying to defend that decision? Interesting choice. Mary: I didn't mean for anybody to get hurt. Annie: A family's a lot like a pond. If something happens to one of us, it's like dropping a stone in that pond. It makes ripples. And no matter what you did or didn't mean to do, those ripples extend outward and touch other people... go help your brother and sister with their paper route. Mary: Why!? They wanted the paper route, not me. Annie: Because I'm asking you to, and because 20 minutes of your time will save them an hour. And because maybe if you watch them you might learn commitment to someone other than yourself, diligence and compassion. Mary: I know it's not enough. I'm sorry, I really am. Annie: No, it's not enough, but at least you know that.

Gillian: I don't think you should resign. I think you should fight. We both should.