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The Relapse

‘The Relapse’

Season 4, Episode 6 -  Aired November 6, 2001

Bob is devasted when Midge packs up and leaves. Kitty wants Red and Eric to help the Pinciottis through this. After Donna looks for comfort from Eric, he gets the idea they're back together.

Quote from Eric

Eric: So hey, look, I'm really sorry about your mom. And, uh, I mean, are you okay?
Donna: I don't know. It's weird.
Eric: Yeah, well, you know, it won't make you feel any better but for some reason, I brought you a casserole. I mean, why is it that every time something bad happens, grown-ups always think you need food? You lost your job? Congratulations, you get a bucket of chicken! I mean, the last thing you want is to-
Donna: [eating] Are these crushed potato chips?
Eric: Look- Donna, look. I know we broke up but I still, you know... I still care about you. [Donna kisses Eric and starts to undress him] Okay. Okay. So... [Eric clears the table]
Donna: Eric, in the bedroom.
Eric: Oh, yeah, I knew that. I'll just- I'm gonna-

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Quote from Red

Kitty: Bob thinks Midge is coming back? That is the saddest thing I ever heard.
Red: Oh, come on, Kitty. Let him think it. Who does it hurt?
Kitty: It hurts Bob.
Red: Well, who else does it hurt?
Hyde: [chuckles]
Kitty: Steven. Red, Bob has to grieve so the healing can begin.
Red: [sighs] But, Kitty, then he'll grieve all over me.
Hyde: Hey, remember that time Bob ate a bad taco and grieved all inside your car?
Red: Thank you. Case closed.
Kitty: Why would you bring that up?
Hyde: Well, sorry, Mrs. Forman. It's just that it was gross, so I think about it a lot.

Quote from Eric

Eric: Hi, kids. Good to see you. Good to see you. Someone is looking lovely today, Mom.
Hyde: What's with you, man?
Eric: Oh, I guess a little thing like getting back together with your old gal puts a spring in a man's step.
Kitty: You and Donna are back together? That is wonderful! So, did you talk things through?
Eric: No.
Kitty: Then how do you know you're back together?
Eric: Yeah, we talked things through.
Hyde: Talked or grunted?
Eric: Stifle.
Kitty: Okay, well, good.
Hyde: I'm gonna need details. Oh, there will be details aplenty in my steamy letter to Penthouse. [chuckles] Okay, my mom's still behind me, isn't she?

Quote from Eric

[split-screen of Eric talking to Hyde and Donna talking to Jackie:]
Jackie & Hyde: So, you guys did it?
Donna: Twice.
Eric: Five times!
Hyde: Nice.
Jackie: Yech!
Jackie & Hyde: And you're back together?
Eric: Oh, yeah.
Donna: God, no.
Eric: It was like magic.
Donna: Oh, I feel sick.
Eric: Yup, we're back together. And, Hyde, more than this, much more than this- [sings] I did it my way.
Donna: I'm sure he's forgotten all about it.
[split-screen disappears]
Eric: And there were times I'm sure you knew When I bit off much Much more than I could chew [Hyde gets up and leaves] But through it all When there was doubt...

Quote from Kitty

Kitty: Michael, how could you bring poor, sweet Fez to the Piggly Wiggly? There are a lot of footloose women in that store. Do you know Joyce Ferguson?
Kelso: Who? No! That's a lie!
Kitty: What?
Kelso: What?
Kitty: What?
Kelso: What?
Kitty: And you! Grabbing strange rear ends is no way to meet a nice girl. It's rude, ungentlemanly behavior that will not be appreciated by a woman of class. And thank you for the compliment. It made my day.

Quote from Eric

[split-screen of Jackie talking to Eric and Hyde talking to Donna]
Jackie: She actually doesn't want to be with you at all. Isn't that hilarious?
Hyde: Yeah, he thinks you're back together. It's really sad.
Donna & Eric: Hold on. What?
Jackie: Look, she said she would've done it with anybody.
Eric: No, no. Donna wouldn't say that.
Donna: I mean, it was like I would have done it with anybody.
Hyde: Anybody? Damn, and I was just over there watching stupid Donahue. Hey, let's do it right now.
Donna: Eric's gonna be so mad.
Jackie: Are you mad?
Eric: So mad.
Hyde: Yeah, I'm just kidding about the "do it" stuff. I'm sorry about your mom.
Donna: Thanks.
Eric: You know what? That's it. She can't use me like this. I'm going over there to yell at her right now! With yelling!
Hyde: Seriously, let's do it right now.

Quote from Eric

Eric: Okay, listen. You need to tell me what the hell you think you're doing!
Donna: What am I doing? Well, my mom left us so I'm boxing up her clothes, because I can't look at them anymore. And I'm sorry for needing you, but I did. So if you have something to say to me, just say it.
Eric: Okay, thank you! I did have something to say, and it was good! But that was before you said your mom stuff and your sad clothes stuff and now my sex stuff... sounds sucky.
Donna: Look, I'm sorry if you thought that we-
Eric: No. No, I'm sorry. Let's just-What- [clears throat] What, do you need some help or something?
Donna: Yeah, thanks.
Eric: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. [picks up pink t-shirt] This is mine. [Donna stifles a laugh] Midge borrowed it, and she never gave it back. I bet my bra's here too.

Quote from Red

Eric: But what about Donna? I mean, what are they gonna do?
Kitty: Well, okay. They are going to depend on the kindness of their friends and neighbors which is why we need to go over there as a family to comfort them.
Eric: Yikes.
Red: No. I don't think so.
Kitty: Why not?
Eric: Well, it just seems like it'd be- like there'd be an awful lot of-
Red: Crying.
Eric: Yeah.
Red: So, no.
Eric: Yeah, no.

Quote from Eric

Eric: It was the sport coat, right? [Donna kisses Eric] Again?
Donna: Yes, please.
Eric: So, you don't want to cuddle? That's cool.

Quote from Red

Bob: After I painted Midge's bathroom pink sprinkled a little lavender water in her toilet, like she likes, I went out and got these chocolates. I hope she likes 'em. I guess we'll find out when she comes back, huh?
Red: Bob, she- I- Aw, Bob, you poor, dumb son of a bitch.
Bob: That's mean.
Red: Bob, she's not coming back.
Bob: Yes, she is.
Red: No, she's not.
Bob: Yes, she is.
Red: No, she's not.
Bob: Yes, she is.
Red: No, she's not!
Bob: Yes, she is!
Red: Fine! These chocolates are for Midge, Bob? They're for Midge? Fine! Let's give 'em to Midge! Here you go, Midge!
Bob: You're throwing away Midgie's chocolates.
Red: And why would I do that, Bob?
Bob: 'Cause you're mean!
Red: And why else?
Bob: She's not coming back, is she? I knew that.
Red: Listen, you wanna go get a beer?
Bob: Yeah. Yeah. [chuckles] You're a good friend. I might cry.
Red: And I might hit you.

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