Aunt Edie Quote #2
Quote from Aunt Edie in The Floating Anniversary
Frankie: [v.o.] My aunts Ginny and Edie had been smoking and coughing for almost 70 years without considering there might be a connection between the two.
Aunt Edie: Damn arthritis. I'm sorry to bother you, but here it is 6:00 and we can't open our medicine. Oh, and another thing. I failed my driving test today, so you're going to have to help get us around.
Frankie: What?
Aunt Edie: I have a foot appointment Tuesday. And she has get her wheelchair tuned up on Thursday. And while it's there, you will have to carry her around. But don't worry, she's not that heavy anymore.
Frankie: Okay. Hold on, I'm gonna have to write this down.
Aunt Edie: And, dear, could you make me a sandwich?
Frankie: [v.o.] I should have figured this was the way the world worked. Soon as the kids gain a shred of independence, the old folks spring a leak.
The Middle Quotes
‘The Floating Anniversary’ Quotes
Quote from Mike
Mike: Happy anniversary.
Frankie: Oh, honey. I don't have anything for you.
Frankie: [v.o.] I had long ago learned not to get Mike presents.
[flashback to Mike holding a "Sort 'N Save Home Coin Sorter":]
Mike: What the hell is this? What'd you give me this for? I mean, thanks, but... What'd you spend on this? You got the receipt, right?
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: [v.o.] And as for Mike and I...
Mike: Happy?
Frankie: Yeah.
Mike: Route 33 Motor Lodge?
Frankie: Never disappoints.
Mike: And the remnant?
Frankie: It's so beautiful.
Mike: No natural fibers.
Frankie: It's a shame we have to take it home and let it get all covered with... life.
Mike: You're right. I think we need to take 15 minutes.
[Frankie and Mike place their carpet down in the middle of a park and lay down. As they do so, a couple of kids ride over it and leave dirty bike trails on the freshly-cleaned carpet]
Frankie: [v.o.] This isn't the easiest phase of life. You've got young people and old people pulling at you from both directions. But it's not so bad as long as you've got somebody in there with you. And that's something you gotta remember to celebrate.
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: [v.o.] The problem is, I had to work that day. But when you're a working mom, you gotta get creative.
Frankie: Okay, there's ginger ale in the cup holder. If you need anything, honk twice.
Brick: I wish I could stay home and watch TV and have you make me soup.
Frankie: Oh, sorry, honey. Wrong family.
Brick: Is it against the rules for me to be here?
Frankie: Of course not. Just keep your head below the window.