Jason: What’s his last name? Mike: Uh…[Mumbles]…take it easy. Jason: What? Mike: Delish, see you later.
Mike: Well, I think it’s kind of obvious, Dad.
Jason: Yea, to throw the cops off the trail.
Mike: No, no, Dad, see, he wanted to change his life around so he started with his name. I mean, Dad, he’s the manager of the whole store. And you’re the one who’s always saying we should believe the best in people, so why not give Jerry the benefit of the doubt?
Jason: Well, um, ok what do you think Maggie?
Maggie: I’ll agree with your decision.
Jason: Alright, Mike, give it a shot.Mike: Hey, thanks a lot, Dad.Maggie: That wasn’t the decision I was going to agree with.
Jason: Really. He’s got Mike wanting to be prompt and dependable. Things I’ve been trying to make him think about for years.Maggie: Gee.Jason: If I wasn’t so darn confident of myself, I might even be a little jealous.
Carol: I would just like to state for the record that I never once suggested that you might
have been a man.Maggie: What the heck are they watching in there, anyway?Mike: And don’t forget to send your friends in.Customer: Uh, if I have a problem with my unit…Mike: Call me. Customer: I will.Boner: So, what do you think?Customer #2: I think you’re dangerous!Mike: Boner, what are you doing?
Boner: Hello and welcome to Stereo Village, where quality and value – Dr. Seaver!Jason: Hi, Boner!Boner: It’s Richard here.Jason: You changed your name, too?
Boner: No, it’s always been Richard. I just don’t use it ‘cause it’s a dumb sounding name.Jason: Good thinking, Boner.Boner: Hey, Mikey, look who’s here.Mike: Ah, excuse me a second.Jason: Hi Mike.
Jason: Jerry. Uh, Andrew.Andrew: I haven’t seen you since you bailed Michael and me out of jail.Jason: Yea. Mike: And that was a very long time ago, Dad.
Jason: That’s right.Andrew: Well, I think Michael and I have done quite a bit of growing up since then.Boner: Mikey, look who else is here!Maggie: Jason, what are you doing here?Mike: He’s checking up on me, same as you.
Mike: Well, I just thought I’d surprise you. Andrew: Well, he sure did surprise me. I’ve never seen a harder worker.
Mike: Well, look, I’d love to talk to you guys, but I have a customer over here who needs some help.
Andrew: Go get him, Mike.
Mike: Ok.Andrew: Dr. Seaver, Mrs. Seaver, I just wanted to tell you, I’m deeply touched that you
overlooked all that stupid trouble I used to get Mikey into and took a chance and let Michael work here. Not many parents would do that.Maggie: Heck, anybody could end up in jail.Andrew: Well, it was a pleasure to see you both.Jason: Alright. Thank you, Jerry.Maggie: Thank you, Jerry. Andrew.Jason: It’s Andrew.Maggie: Thanks.
Maggie: I told you Mike taking this job was a good idea.
Jason: Oh, come on, you were so unsure…Ben: It’s not fair! It’s not fair! It’s not fair.Carol: It’s not clean!Mike: Have you guys seen Mom and Dad?
Ben: Mike, it’s your turn to do the dishes. Mike: Not tonight, Benny. Mom? Dad?
Carol: You think just because you didn’t dirty any of these dishes you can get out of washing them.Mike: You’re looking good tonight, Carol.Jason: Hey, Mike! We thought you’d be at work!Ben and Carol: Fired again.
Mike: Yea, see I figured that, um, you know when you’re writing your stories and you need a word that means the same as the one you’ve already used you just press a button and this gives you a whole bunch of other words.
Maggie: Oh, Michael, this is so sweet, thoughtful, considerate, caring.
Jason: Sounds like she doesn’t need a thesaurus.
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Maggie: I’m gonna cry, thank you.
Mike: You’re welcome.
Jason: Mike, you amaze me.
Mike: Well, thanks for believing in me, Dad. Hey, go on, go ahead, open it up. Jason: Oh, ok. Oh, hey Mike this is terrific.
Maggie: Ben?
Jason: I’m talking about Jerry Delish. And you and I were fooled to think that Jerry wasn’t Jerry anymore just because he’s Andrew.
Maggie: Jason I can’t follow you when you’re ranting.
Jason: I do not rant.
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Maggie: Oh, no, no, no. Of course you don’t.Jason: And don’t just say what I want to hear.Maggie: Ok, then, you are getting incredibly carried away and so far you haven’t told me what
has gotten you so upset.Jason: Alright, here it is. It’s the Delish philosophy. Tardiness is unacceptable for any reason.
Jason: Yes!Maggie: Well, I’d like a word with that Andrew, uh, Jerry! And Mike!Jason: Well, I’d like a word with all three of them. Mike I’d like to talk to you before you…
whoa. Look at this room!
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Mike: What’s wrong with it?
Jason: It’s clean.
Mike: Yea. Jason: This another one of Andrew’s suggestions?Mike: He says the more organized you are, the better.Jason: Oh, I’ll bet.Mike: What, you don’t want me to clean my room?Jason: Well, yea, but for the right reasons!
Jason: But, Mike, you lied to him.Mike: Dad, I just nudged him towards some merchandise that we needed to move.Jason: Mike, you’re lying to people. People are more important than your sales quotas.
Mike: Alright, alright, hold on. Ok, how about you, Dad. Now, when you wanted to get rid of the old car, you wanted to get as much as you could for it, right?
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Jason: So?Mike: So, did you tell the salesperson that the transmission was shot?Jason: Yes, I did.Mike: You did?Jason: Yea!
Jason: No.Mike: Why not?Jason: Because you’re too old for me to make you do anything.Mike: I am?
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Jason: I can’t be looking over your should all your life, Mike.Mike: Uh-huh.Jason: You got to learn that the only one responsible for you is you.Mike: Yea, that’s exactly what Andrew says!Jason: Better.[Next scene] Boner: Mikey, is Main St. up three blocks or four?Mike: Four.
Boner: I know that, but Senor Stereo’s having this “Call me Loco”sale. Listen, they just got married, so they’re kind of broke.
Mike: Bone, that’s not your problem.Boner: Mikey, if I would have stuck them with our prices, I would have felt like a thief.
Mike: Who you calling a thief?
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Boner: Nobody. I can’t hook ‘em, I can’t reel ‘em in. You know how much I like fish.Mike: Boner, you got to straighten up your act, man. Look at you here. What is this?Boner: My shorts. I couldn’t find a handkerchief.Andrew: Michael, when you get a chance, I need to talk to you.Mike: Yea, sure, Andrew. So, what can I do for you?
Andrew: Michael, you’ve made $350. Boner has made $3.62.Mike: Is that net or gross?Andrew: His net is gross.Mike: C’mon, c’mon, Jer. Just give the guy a break. I mean, he’s trustworthy and good hearted,
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but that guy couldn’t tell a lie if his life depended on it.
Andrew: Mike, you know what it takes to sell. But can you honestly tell me that Boner’s gonna have that killer instinct? Now, I know you’re a little closer to him than I am so I thought I’d ask you if you wanted to tell him.
Mike: Tell him what?Andrew: Well, he’s gone.Mike: What?Andrew: Hey, this is business. You want to tell him?Mike: Me?
Customer: And?
Mike: I’m sorry sir, I’m sorry. It’s been a long day. Yes, we do carry the Thunderclap Two System and I’d be happy to, uh, to have Richard here demonstrate it for you. Could you, uh, please show this gentleman the Thunderclap Two System?
Boner: Oh, that’s expensive.
Mike: Right this way sir.
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Andrew: Michael, it’s almost closing time.
Mike: Yea, I know, I know, Jer. Just give him a minute, he’s about to move the highest priced system in the store.
Boner: You’re right, it is this way.
Boner: Sure thing.Mike: Come on, Jer. Just give him one more chance.Andrew: He’s had as many chances as he’s gonna get. Now, I’ve got a sales quota to meet
here.
Mike: So, what do we do, we just dust Bone? Because he’s…‘cause he’s Boner?
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Andrew: No, because he can’t sell. He’s not like us, Mike. He’s too concerned with the customer and whether they can afford the stuff.Mike: So, what’s wrong with that?Andrew: Mike if you couldn’t get rid of this stuff, I’d get rid of you.Mike: But we’re buddies.Andrew: This is a business. Mike: But that’s… That’s wrong.Andrew: What are you talking about?
Mike: Hey, folks! Senor Stereo’s got this exact same stuff for half the price. And they care about their customers. Adios, Jer. I thought you wanted some fish.
Boner: Oooo! See you tomorrow, Jer.[Next scene] Mike: Alright, alright, where is he?Maggie: Where’s who?
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Mike: Dad. Maggie: Oh, he went for a long walk, he was pretty upset with you, Mike. Mike: He’s upset with me? Well, I’m upset with me. And him, both of us!Maggie: Why?Mike: Why? Do you have any idea of what a rotten thing he did to me earlier tonight? Maggie: No, what?Mike: Nothing. Yea, nothing. He knew what a major mistake I was going to make and he left it
up to me to figure out.Maggie: Would you prefer that we monitor your every move?Mike: Yes. No, I mean, I just wish that you guys would come down on me when you know I’m
going to mess up majorly, alright? I mean, excuse me for saying it, but isn’t that your job?
Hey, Dad, if you’re gonna start treating me with trust and respect, I don’t know what’s going
to happen.
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沪江英语Jason: We’re not going to get anywhere until we get past your denial of the problem. Patient: What problem? Jason: You see that’s- Patient: Isn’t it odd the only people who say I have a problem are my wife, my kids, my boss and those fair weather friends of mine. Jason: Well, what does that tell you? Patient: That they got a problem. Jason: Alright, see you next week, then. Patient: Sure, but I don’t know why. Answering Machine: Maggie, it’s Bill, at the New York Times. I’m afraid you’re over-qualified for an entry-level position. Thanks, anyway! Jason: Who needs the New York Times, you’re just a fish wrapper.
Answering Machine: This is Velva at Channel 18 News, Mr. Sivelevich is confirming your interview at 3 pm tomorrow.
Jason: TV News, not bad Maggie.
Answering Machine: This is Velva again, I’m sorry, we have to cancel that interview.
Jason: Fools, that’s why you’re in TV News.
Answering Machine: Maggie, this is Susan again. How about returning your old boss’calls? I’ve got something you’ll be very interested in.Jason: Alriiiiight. Hey, how did the interview go? Maggie: Well, the editor talked to me for a solid hour.
Jason: Well, they had to cancel.Maggie: So he’s turning me down before he meets me. Nice, save everybody time. Jason: No, no, no, he just got busy today. Something about a member of Congress and twin
strippers. I didn’t get the details.
Maggie: Jason you’re so…sick.
Jason: Yeah…Anyway, I saved the best for the last. Wait ‘til you here, Susan called and she has something-
Maggie: I’ll be very interested in. I know, she’s been calling for a solid week.Jason: Well, you see this is a good thing. Maggie: No, it isn’t.Jason: No it isn’t, no. That’s why I saved it for the last.
Carol: Oh well, maybe I could just wear a bag over my head.Mike: That’s not a bad idea, cut some little eyeholes. Jason: Guys!
Carol: Mom!
Jason: Mom has enough on her mind, don’t give her any more head aches. She’s been having a rough time these days and you all know why.
Ben: Why? Mike: Well, ‘cause Mom’s been bombing out on the job market and she feels like dog meat.Ben: I didn’t know that.Carol: Ben, where have you been?
Maggie: Oh, in a minute sweetheart I have to finish re-typing my resume.Jason: Well, it looked fine to me before.Maggie: Are you kidding? It finally dawned on me what was wrong with it.
Jason: What?
Maggie: Well, it’s obvious. Any fool can see it.Jason: I don’t see it.Maggie: My name. It’s in all capital letters.Jason: So? Maggie: Well don’t you think that’s kind of self-important?
Maggie: I’d like to.Jason: I think you’ve losing your perspective.Maggie: No I’m losing my mind. All I want is a job where I feel needed.Ben: Carol was right! How could that be?
Maggie: Look, I’ll be up in a few minutes, okay?Jason: Ok. Maggie: I love you. Jason: Love you too.Ben: Mom? Maggie: Benny, what are you doing up? Ben: I was worried about you.Maggie: Oh, you were?
Maggie: Well, let’s put it this way, Ben. I’m very glad we had this talk.Ben: You know, you’d feel even better if we split a wedge of pie.[Next scene] Maggie: Not bad. Here’s your breakfast Michael.
Mike: What am I supposed to do with this?Maggie: Eat it.Mike: Pardon me? Maggie: Eat, sit. Enjoy.Mike: Oh, hot breakfast. What an interesting idea.Carol: Morning!
much.
Ben: Yeah, even if you didn’t give him a piece of pie.
Jason: Huh? Maggie: So let’s get this house in order. I’ve got a list here of chores that have been neglected for a very long time.
Mike: This is some kind of joke, right?Maggie: No, Mike, if I’m going to be home I’m going to do a good job.Carol: Ok, who’s the wise guy who spoke to Mom last night.
Jason: Maggie, we have to have a calm, rational, talk.Maggie: Ok. Jason: Get a job!Maggie: What?Jason: I’m sorry, it’s my stomach talking, not my head. Maggie: You don’t like my cape con medley?
Maggie: What? Jason: Pride, honey! There is a job out there for you. Maggie: Jason I followed up on every single lead. Jason: Except one. How many times has Susan called?
Maggie: Yeah, about my old job. Jason: Right, what was wrong with your old job.Maggie: Well, I’ll tell you, it…Jason: I’m waiting.Maggie: Well, it uh…
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wanted to toss it but I said no, these are Maggie’s memories.Maggie: You mean what you’ve been calling me about all week is this junk?[Next scene] Mike: The sooner I get done with Mom’s chores, the sooner I’m outta here.Ben: I wouldn’t have cheered Mom up if I would’ve known it would lead to this.Mike: Perfect. Hey!Ben: Sorry!Mike: Oh, you’re sorry. That makes it okay?
Carol: Hi Mom! Mike: Yo, Mom! Maggie: Hi.Jason: Honey, back already?
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Maggie: Oh Jason, they didn’t want me . They just wanted me to pick up what was left of my career and it all fit in a little box, which I’m going to put in the attic with the other junk.
Jason: It’s ok, baby.Maggie: Oh, I am not a baby, I’m a grown up. Oh, Jason. Well, who needs a stupid job anyway? Not me. I can be very happy being the best wife and mother in the entire state of New York. Maybe the world. Maybe, maybe the universe.
Jason: Baby stop, honey, come on, you don’t have to be super Mom. You don’t have to be super reporter, you don’t have to be super anything. You just have to be Maggie. Who I happen to love very much by the way.
Maggie: So you’re not disappointed in me.Jason: Of course not, hey, if you’re happy being at home then I’m happy.Maggie: You don’t seem happy.Jason: I’m happy.Maggie: You’re not. Jason: I am!
