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Storming the Castle

‘Storming the Castle’

Season 1, Episode 9 -  Aired January 4, 2004

Michael decides to shake off his "good guy" reputation and try to win over Gob's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Maeby and George Michael shop for leather clothes, and Lucille freezes Buster out over his relationship with Lucille 2.

Quote from Tobias

Tobias: Oh, Maeby, great news. I got my hands on some money. I can't say how or when or where my wedding ring is but, my purse overfloweth as do my high spirits... so a-shopping we must go.
Maeby: Dad, we already went. That's why we're wearing all this leather. I'm really into leather. Tell Mom.
Tobias: Yes.
George Michael: If you ever need to borrow any money or anything-
Tobias: No. Thank you, no.

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Quote from Michael

Lindsay: You're a horrible brother, Michael.
Michael: [slides back on leather chair] Pretty good, huh?
Lindsay: You're gonna put Marta onstage with the legs?
Michael: It's gonna blow up. Legs get upset. Marta gets upset. Marta leaves Gob, and I don't get shot.
Lindsay: You'll never be able to pull the trigger on this. You can't escape it, Michael. You're the good guy.
Michael: Call me what you want.
Lindsay: An impotent man-boy?
Michael: But it is done. The plan is in motion.
Lindsay: This just isn't you.
Michael: It's me now. It's the me that can recline. [hits head]
Lindsay: Did that hurt?
Michael: No.

Quote from Lucille

Narrator: As Michael was becoming more selfish his father was choosing a more pious path. Which made Buster and Lucille's visit go much differently than planned.
Lucille: Why is there a piece of shoe on your head?
George Sr.: This is a... Well, it's a reminder that the divine presence is always above me.
Lucille: Well, more importantly, Buster's been humping the widow Austero.
Buster: Mom.
George Sr.: Is that true?
Buster: No. We're taking it slow.
Lucille: He stays there sometimes until 7:00, 8:00 at night. Peanut brittle on his breath. Is she the one who's going to take him to the dentist?
Buster: She already has. [Lucille gasps]

Quote from Tobias

Narrator: In fact, Tobias had intended to come but had a slight miscommunication with his cabdriver.
Cab Driver: [Australian accent] Where to, mate?
Tobias: The Gothic Castle.
Cab Driver: Gothic Asshole?
Tobias: That's what I said.
Narrator: And ended up in the wrong location.
Tobias: Oh, I am glad I didn't go with that outfit. Yes, hello. I am looking for the magic. Danke schon.

Quote from Lucille

Lucille: Having a good time with my son?
Lucille Austero: Actually, we're having a wonderful time.
Lucille: You know, he's damaged goods. He was born with a hole in his heart.
Lucille Austero: Now listen to me, Lucille. I'm gonna fill that hole, 'cause we're in love.
Lucille: Oh, please. You're no more in love with him than I am.
Buster: Okay. We're all saying some things we're going to regret.

Quote from George Michael

Michael: Hey, George Michael. Where's the leather jacket?
George Michael: It's like you said you can't change who you are. So what? So I don't have any hair on my arms or legs. So what? You know, a leather jacket's not gonna change that. You know, I was trying to act like a tough guy, and it's wrong. I'm just a boring, old nice guy like you.
Michael: I'm not that nice.
George Michael: Dad, if this is about the chair I've been thinking. You deserve it. You know, it's not like you'd ever steal something big.

Quote from George Michael

Narrator: So, the trick went forward as planned.
Gob: And now, my, hopefully, lovely assistant will join me. Wiggle those sexy gams, lady.
George Michael: [o.s.] I'm okay with myself. I'm okay with myself.

Quote from Lucille Austero

Lucille: Hello, Buster.
Buster: If you're still mad, I don't care. I'm in love.
Lucille: I actually came to ask Lucille something.
Lucille Austero: What?
Lucille: I was wondering if you'd like to play bridge with me next week?
Lucille Austero: I'd absolutely adore it. Oh, Lucille. Oh, God. Look at us, Buster. We're back together again. Lucille and Lucille.
Buster: You guys are friends again. You can play bridge together. [squeals] Could you just- just separate? [whimpers]

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