The Stepfather

David Harris:
I would like to propose a toast. First of all, I would like to thank Susan, Sean, and Beth who in a very short time have taken me in and made me feel at home. This is a dream come true for me. And, to Michael, your return makes us complete. Family is the most important thing, without it we have nothing. Welcome home, Michael!

Susan Harding:
David wants to have a church wedding.

Jackie Kerns:
Oh that's great, what church. I mean, do you even know what religion he is?

Susan Harding:
I don't care what goddamn religion he is!

Susan Harding:
Where's the coed girlfriend?

Jay Harding:
That's over. Actually she was working for a Ph.D. She wasn't that much younger than you were, just took a little better care of herself.

David Harris:
[about news story] That kind of thing really gets to me, that someone could do that to her own children.

Michael Harding:
It does make you wonder, though, what takes to make someone do something so sick.

Susan Harding:
Change the conversation, please.

David Harris:
[under his breath] Maybe they disappointed her.

David Harris:
That's okay. You know what they say, boys will be boys.

Julie King:
Do you have any children?

David Harris:
I lost my wife and daughter in a car accident.

Julie King:
I'm sorry.

David Harris:
No, that's okay. It's been nearly a year now. I kind of know what you're going through.

Julie King:
I lost my husband two years ago. I know it's hard sometimes, but it does get easier. I hope so.

David Harris:
Hey, I'm Chris Ames.

Julie King:
I'm Julie King. Nice to meet you.

David Harris:
Well, it's nice to meet you.

This fall Daddy's home.

This fall, do you know who your family is?

Daddy's home.