Becker1998

Chris Connor:
Well, then... then... then just tell me what's going on.

Dr. John Becker:
Nothing's going on, nothing's going on. At least, I don't think there is. I don't know, it's just... I feel different.

Chris Connor:
What do you mean, "different"? Are you okay?

Dr. John Becker:
Yes, I'm okay! It's... at least, I think I am, you know? I... I don't know, I just... lately, I've been thinking about a lot of things. You know, my work, my friends, you. None of it's perfect, but... none of it's exactly horrible, either.

Chris Connor:
[smirks] I know *I'm* flattered. John, what are you trying to say?

Dr. John Becker:
It's... it's like all the irritating things that people do - you know, cutting me off in traffic, disagreeing with me - it just doesn't seem to bother me as much. And then tonight, the patient I've been visiting, Mr. Gordon, he passed away.

Chris Connor:
Oh, I'm sorry.

Dr. John Becker:
Uh, thanks. I mean, it happens. But, you know, the point is that he was... he was okay with dying. He was able to look back at his life and feel good, you know, content. Lately, I think I... I think I've been feeling... kind of that way, you know? I guess what I'm trying to say is I... I think I might be... I don't know... happy.

Chris Connor:
Wow. No wonder you've been so upset. Bet this is really hard for you, isn't it?

Dr. John Becker:
Well, it is new.

Chris Connor:
You do understand that most people work their whole lives to feel happy. It's considered a *good* thing.

Dr. John Becker:
I know, I know. I'm dealing with it.

Chris Connor:
I'll help you any way I can.

Dr. John Becker:
Thanks. I don't know, I guess we'll just take it one day at a time.

[looks down at a man in the street]

Dr. John Becker:
[shouting] Hey! You moron, what the... How'd you like it if I took a whiz on your front porch? Go pee in the park like everyone else!

Chris Connor:
Feel better?

Dr. John Becker:
Yeah, a little.