Blanche: When you first proposed to me, the thing that scared me the most was the idea of being a mother again. Especially to such small children. I wasn't sure I could do it. In fact, I wasn't sure I even wanted to do it. But then I got to know the kids and I realized they aren't the issue. The real problem is I'm third in your life. Richard, you know your work comes first, then the children, then me. And that kind of marriage just can't work.
At least, it can't for me.
Richard: Blanche, I can be there for all of you. I can do it. I've been able to do just about anything I set my mind to. I know I can do this too.
Blanche: Richard, nobody can do it all. Now, as well as I get along with those kids, they need you. They're growing up without you, Richard, and it's hurting them. Right now, the most important thing should be the children. Not getting married. And not Gresham on the coast. And not trying to squeeze in a week for a honeymoon. Oh, this is the hardest thing I've ever tried to say to anybody.
Richard: You can't marry me.
Blanche: Not now, not yet. Listen, why don't you call up the kids and tell them they're spending tonight with their daddy? And then, after awhile, if you still want to be a husband, why, you just let me know. Bye. [goes to leave, realizes she's on a private jet in mid-air]