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The Power of No

‘The Power of No’

Season 9, Episode 14 -  Aired May 2, 2005

Ray discovers the power of saying no when Debra's in the mood.

Quote from Ray

Ray: All right, you win!
Debra: What?
Ray: I give up! I am officially asking you to please have some sex with me.
Debra: What are you talking about?
Ray: Our thing! Our not having sex thing!
Debra: Are we still doing that?
Ray: Of course we're still doing it. It's been 26 days of doing it not doing it.
Debra: I'm sorry. I totally forgot.
Ray: Yeah, right!
Debra: I mean, I can't believe it, but really, I totally forgot.
Ray: Please. You expect me to believe that you didn't realize that we we went 26 days without having sex?
Debra: [shrugs] It's just I've been really busy, you know the P.T.A. fundraiser's coming up and I've just had a lot on my mind.
Ray: 26 days. You weren't even trying. Guess I was never really close to having the power, was I?
Debra: Sorry.

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Quote from Debra

Ray: You know, like biting your lower lip when you use the remote to change the channel.
Debra: I do that?
Ray: Yeah! Or how about when you keep one of your legs outside of the covers and the pajama rides up it?
Debra: It's just because I'm hot.
Ray: Yes, you are! Even when you sleep, every so often you kind of sigh a little. [sighs]
Debra: You haven't slept much lately, have you?
Ray: No. Even now look at you, with your hair like that, sitting there in your robe.
Debra: But I'm a mess.
Ray: Yeah, well, I guess even when you're not trying, it still works. [Debra stands up and takes Ray's hand] What? What are you doing?
Debra: You just got a little of your power back.
Ray: Whoa, wait, wait. Are you toying with me? Because if you are, I'm just gonna start to cry.
Debra: I've been waiting for this for a long time too, Ray. And by the way, it's been 27 days, not 26.
Ray: Oh, you do remember! [they kiss]

Quote from Debra

Debra: Hey. When did you finally come to bed? 'Cause I thought you were coming right up, but then I fell asleep.
Ray: Yeah, the game it went into double overtime. It was amazing.
Debra: Oh. 'Cause I thought we had plans.
Ray: Oh, sorry. God.
Frank: [enters] Did you catch the end of that game?
Robert: Oh, it was amazing.
Ray: See?
Debra: All right. Well, I'll let you boys talk about your exciting sports. I just hope there's not a game on tonight. [flashes Ray a suggestive look]

Quote from Frank

Ray: Huh.
Robert: What?
Ray: I think she just gave me the look.
Frank: What do you mean?
Ray: You know... [flashes a suggestive look] Sex.
Frank: That face means sex? I thought it meant gas.
Ray: She does it better, okay?

Quote from Ray

Robert: Yeah, I know when Amy's in the mood, 'cause she always gives me this sexy little sideways smile.
Ray: Yeah. Yeah. I think Amy's saying "Hurry up and get it over with."

Quote from Robert

Ray: It's weird, though. It's weird. Okay, last night I got the look but I got caught up in the game so I stayed up to watch it instead of going upstairs. And now instead of being mad Debra gave me the look again. Huh. Maybe... Maybe I should turn her down again, you know?
Robert: Why would you do a silly thing like that?
Ray: I don't know. I'm always the one being shot down. It felt good, her wondering where I was last night.
Frank: You can't turn her down.
Ray: I could too turn her down!
Robert: Oh, come on, you follow her around like a dog with his tongue hanging out.
Frank: Yeah, your tongue is the leash she uses to parade you around the park.
Robert: Ladies and gentlemen, worst in show!
Ray: Yeah, well, then maybe that's why I should turn her down. So she doesn't take me for granted. You know? I mean, she's gotta appreciate what she's got here.
Robert: Yes, you're quite a catch. I can hardly keep my hands off you.

Quote from Ray

Debra: Oh, I left the hallway light on. I'll be right back.
Ray: [to himself] I can say no. I can say no.

Quote from Ray

Debra: You already asleep?
Ray: Huh? What?
Debra: You must be tired.
Ray: Oh, yeah, I'm kind of beat. I just... I got a lot of stuff going on. Maybe tomorrow.
Debra: Really?
Ray: Yeah.
Debra: Okay. Well, 'night.
Ray: Yeah. Good night.

Quote from Ray

Ray: Where were you, man? Come on, let's go.
Robert: I don't think I'm gonna go hit balls today.
Ray: What- What? Oh, what, did the wife say you can't go?
Robert: No no, just a little stiff, that's all.
Ray: Oh, so it's a medical decision you're making to stay here and...
Robert: Help Amy pick out drapes.
Ray: [laughs] Ah, drapes. If there's any material left over, why don't you make yourself a little skirt?

Quote from Ray

Debra: You're not very good at what?
Ray: Oh, you name it. Listen, Robert he can't go hit balls, but I was thinking that I'd still go.
Debra: Yeah, sure, go. Have a good time.
Ray: All right. Hey, you know what? They got a great hot-dog guy there. You want me to bring you back one?
Debra: No, I shouldn't. I gotta watch my figure.
Ray: Hey, you let me be the one to watch your figure. [Debra laughs then walks away]
Robert: "Let me watch your figure"? That's not funny.
Ray: That's right, it's not, and yet it is! Because she is weak. Weak... for my physique.

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