Valerie Harper: Valerie Hogan

Quotes 

• Willie Hogan : I know TV's not real, OK?

  Valerie Hogan : Do you? Do you know that?

  Willie Hogan : Yeah - I know.

  Valerie Hogan : Then, don't you pull something this serious and expect to get off with a little speech and a hug. That's not how things work in the real world - you understand me? That's television; that's entertainment. There's no way we're going to fix this in half an hour, believe you me... Sit down! Sit. Sit yourself right down! Sit!... Driving our car!

  Willie Hogan : I'm sorry. I'll never do it again.

  Valerie Hogan : But Willie, this is different. This is not like some of the other stunts you have pulled in the past. Don't you see? Running away from the scene of an accident is not only totally irresponsible, it's against the law. You could have hurt yourself. You could have hurt somebody else, or worse! Then you would have had that to live with the rest of your life.

  Willie Hogan : I know. I'll work to pay for the damage and...

  Valerie Hogan : William - because I love you, I want you to hear this, and hear it good. You have done damage that is not that easy to repair! You stood in this kitchen and allowed me to blame your brother; poor David! My goodness - I was accusing him, and you... boy, I am so... I always thought of you as a pretty honest guy, you know. But you lied to me. But now, how can I be sure when you're telling me the truth?

  Willie Hogan : You'll never trust me again?

  Valerie Hogan : ...Not for a while, no. Trust has to be earned. You're gonna have to be honest with me - and then, in time, I will be able to trust you again.

  David Hogan : [David comes home and instantly knows what just happened]  Hi.

  Valerie Hogan : [glad to see him]  David, I need to talk to you.

  David Hogan : Sure.

  Valerie Hogan : In the living room, please, dear... This is not over, Will. I will be back.

• David Hogan : [comes home]  Hi.

  Valerie Hogan : [staring coldly]  Hello.

  David Hogan : Brrr - it's cold in here.

  Valerie Hogan : Don't you have something you have to tell me?

  David Hogan : [as Willie comes into the room and goes to the refrigerator]  About what?... Oh, the - uh, car.

  Valerie Hogan : Yes.

  David Hogan : I, uh - I didn't wash it.

  Valerie Hogan : And?

  David Hogan : [puzzled]  And?

  Valerie Hogan : Aaannnd?

  David Hogan : And, uh... I'm sorry.

  Valerie Hogan : That's it?

  David Hogan : I'm very sorry?

  Valerie Hogan : That's all you have to say for yourself?

  David Hogan : Mom, I had no idea you'd be this upset. Look - I'll take care of it first thing tomorrow morning.

  Valerie Hogan : Oh - Mr. Casual. Listen, David - we're talking about major issues. Like responsibility, and morality, and integrity!

  David Hogan : [as Willie watches cautiously]  Mom, Mom, Mom - get a grip; we're talking about a dirty convertible.

  Valerie Hogan : Do not insult my intelligence, please.

  David Hogan : Mom, look - I didn't even take out Dad's car, so why should I...

  Valerie Hogan : David, don't lie to me! You hit a parked car!

  David Hogan : [stunned]  No, I didn't.

  Valerie Hogan : Yes, you did.

  David Hogan : Mom, this is nuts! I don't even know what you're talking about.

  Valerie Hogan : I would like to believe that.

  David Hogan : But you don't! Listen - talk to me a little later when you've cooled down, and you're willing to accept your son's word!

  [Willie keeps his silence]