Malcolm in the Middle2000

Mr. Dietrich:
[facing Ida] We froze Victor's pension because of the dispute with the other family. But you're absolutely right, Manitoba law states that a common-law wife is entitled to her husband's pension. Even if you're not legally married, you'll still prevail in the case. Of course, you'd have to prove you're a common-law wife with DNA tests of children, lease in both your names, phone bills, that sort of thing. But I think you'd win.

Grandma Ida:
Finally a Canadian who isn't an idiot.

Mr. Dietrich:
The problem is, the pension's only $43.50 a month. Canadian. And what with hiring a lawyer, court costs, other expenses... it would all cost so much, I don't see you breaking even for 20 or 30 years. Do you think you'll live that long?

Lois:
God no! I mean... no.

Mr. Dietrich:
Well I don't think you'll be breaking even anytime soon.

Lois:
[faces Ida as Dietrich leaves] Well mom, you tried. Let's go.

Grandma Ida:
No, we're going to do this.

Lois:
Weren't you listening? He says you would lose money going after this thing.

Grandma Ida:
I don't care. We're going to get a lawyer.

Lois:
You really hate these people so much that you'll ruin yourself just to get even with them. It's stupid.

Grandma Ida:
[referring to Victor] He was my husband.