Joan of Arcadia (TV Series)

The Fire and the Wood (2003)

Mary Steenburgen: Helen Girardi

Quotes 

• Helen Girardi : If you're not too angry about Kevin's car, do you think we could invite the Wyatts over on the weekend? I really like them, and I...

  [seeing his expression] 

  Helen Girardi : What?

  Will Girardi : Oh, there's something I have to tell you. I know they're really the first couple we kind of clicked with, but, um...

  Helen Girardi : What?

  Joan : I arrested Tommy this afternoon.

  Joan : You arrested the fire chief?

  Helen Girardi : For what?

  Will Girardi : Arson.

  [he and Helen roar with laughter] 

  Joan : What's funny?

  [still laughing, he nonverbally expects her to get the irony] 

  Joan : [confused]  Well, why is that funny?

• Helen Girardi : Do you remember when you first came home after the accident?

  Kevin Girardi : Yes, mom, I remember who washed me and wiped my ass and fed me. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten any of that.

  Helen Girardi : Kevin, that is just mother stuff. You don't owe me anything for that, not even thanks. What I'm talking about is, the day you came home, you asked me if you would ever feel normal again. What did I say?

  Kevin Girardi : You said yes. You promised.

  Helen Girardi : And I intend to keep that promise, no matter how hard you fight me, because nobody can stop me from keeping a promise to someone I love. Not even the person I love.