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Riddick: Relax. Everything is fine. All I am interested in is that he stays away from Mary.
Henry: I'll make sure he understands that. How are things otherwise? How's Rosie?
Riddick: She can already say a few words, but she does that only when absolutely necessary. I don't understand it. It's as if she doesn't want to speak.
Henry: I'm sure she'll be fine, but in case she won't, have you thought about sign language?
Riddick: She's not deaf.
Henry: No, but she's not speaking either. It's not giving up. Think of it as a backup. You should talk about it with that specialist. - I better get back to work.

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Schizo: Henry's a really big guy. What do you think, if you fought with him, who would win?
Riddick: I would never fight with him. He's my friend.
Schizo: But hypothetically... All right, I won't say another word. Where's Ruby?
Riddick: She's in the back room. She won't be long.
Schizo: Well then, Abby, I think I'll have another beer.
Riddick: Schizo, what do you really think about Scooter? Were you just trying to put Ruby at ease when you said he's harmless?
Schizo: Yes. You too, I suppose. I don't trust him a bit, but at least Ruby will be fine tonight.
Riddick: So, you're taking her home? That's good.

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Schizo: Has she told you about the furry fellow? That he's been sneaking around?
Riddick: Has he? After all this time? I had no idea he's that persistent.
Schizo: He says he wants to make sure Ruby is safe. Just think about what he could do, if Scooter starts harrassing Ruby.
Riddick: I guess it would solve the problem for good, but it would upset Ruby.
Schizo: Exactly. That's why it is best to make sure Scooter stays away. I'd prefer the furry fellow to stay away too, but how do you tell someone like that to beat it?

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Ruby: What are you two planning now?
Schizo: Planning? Nothing. Just small talk.
Ruby: Right. Shall we go now? I'm ready.
Schizo: Just a second, I'll finish this.
Riddick: Ruby, why haven't you told me about Zeke? That he's still sneaking around?
Ruby: Schizo, you didn't need to tell him. Riddick, just leave it. He's not doing any harm, if you don't count scaring my neighbor. I'm sure he'll go away eventually.

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Late that night:
Kitty: ...and it seems that mother is considering the proposal.
Riddick: Good for her. Or do you disagree?
Kitty: I know almost nothing about the guy. How could I agree or disagree?
Riddick: Don't you think a husband would be a better idea than constantly changing boyfriends? Are you worried that he's after her money?
Kitty: It's possible. I guess we'll just have to wait until we've met the guy.

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Riddick: Scooter's back.
Kitty: How do you know? Don't tell me he's after Ruby.
Riddick: Actually, he came to apologize for the way he behaved, but things went wrong when Schizo arrived.
Kitty: Damn. How bad was it?
Riddick: He got very angry. Apparently, he thinks he's been seeing a shrink for nothing as Schizo wasn't just in his imagination.
Kitty: How convenient for him to forget that alcohol was his main problem.

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Kitty: How did Ruby take it?
Riddick: She's a bit shaken, but Schizo took her home and I don't believe Scooter knows where she lives.
Kitty: It's not difficult to find out something like that.
Riddick: I hope he doesn't. Ruby's furry bodyguard hasn't gone anywhere and things could get really ugly.
Kitty: Zeke? What is he thinking? After all this time?
Riddick: Who knows? At least he hasn't been threatening Schizo.

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Next morning:
Ruby: I guess this isn't how it normally goes when you're asked to stay for the night.
Schizo: Don't worry, I slept very well. I can sleep on a concrete floor, if necessary, and this was much better. You know, I never get served breakfast in bed. You're spoiling me.
Ruby: I like doing that. I felt a lot safer with you here. I guess you think I'm silly.
Schizo: I understand perfectly, and I will stay here any time you want me to. Especially if I get breakfast in bed.

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Schizo: Ruby, I've been meaning to ask you about your uncle. What does he think about me? Not that it matters very much to me, but I know you care about his opinion.
Ruby: I... I don't know. I haven't told him.
Schizo: What's the problem? Are you ashamed of me?
Ruby: No, of course not. It's just that he's so much like Riddick.
Schizo: Thinking of your best interest and trying to stop you from doing what you want?
Ruby: Not exactly, or maybe a bit. I don't know.
Schizo: Well, whatever it is, you need to tell him, because somebody is going to, sooner or later.

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Schizo: Was that the doorbell? Are you waiting for a visitor?
Ruby: No. Maybe it's Albert.
Schizo: If it's Scooter, just tell him we are planning a ritual sacrifice and we haven't yet decided what, or who, to sacrifice.
Ruby: Do you think he knows where I live?
Schizo: I'm sure he doesn't. Do you want me to go and see who it is?
Ruby: No, this is my home. I'm not going to let him scare me. I'll go.

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Mary: Bea, it's almost time to go, but before that, Rosie wants to see the dollhouse again.
Bea: It's my dollhouse.
Mary: Of course it is, but Rosie loves it. She won't break anything. She just wants to look at it.
Bea: All right.

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Mary: So, what have you got there?
Bea: Nothing.
Mary: I can see it's something. Why won't you let me see? It can't be that bad.

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Mary: Is that your mom? Why have you been hiding it?
Bea: I thought Kitty wouldn't like it.
Mary: Bea, it's a photo of your mom. Of course you can have it. - Rosie, come and have a look at this.

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Mary: See, it's Bea's mom.
Rosie: No.
Mary: Yes, it is. That's Bea's mom. Doesn't she look nice?
Rosie: Kitty ma.
Mary: Yes, Kitty is Rosie's ma, but that is Bea's ma.
Rosie: Kitty ma!
Mary: Yes, of course, Kitty ma. How silly of me.

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Ruby: James. What are you doing here?
James: Please listen to me.
Ruby: There's nothing you can say that would interest me.
James: Please. You're Mary's friend. Can't you talk to her for me? Explain things? I'd talk to her myself, but Riddick...
Ruby: Doesn't want you anywhere near Mary, I know. I don't blame him.

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Schizo: Who was it? Oh, it's Mr. "Can't keep it in my pants." What are you doing here?
James: None of your business.
Schizo: Not quite so. If you come bothering Ruby, it's very much my business.
James: Are you saying you two...? Ruby, I thought you had a bit better taste in men than that.
Ruby: You're being very rude. At least Schizo doesn't do anything improper with relatives.
Schizo: Well, my cousin and I did run naked across the city park once in a dare...
James: Pamela is not a relative! You're blowing it all out of proportion. Besides, I was 14 when I first met her, so it's not like I've known her all my life.
Ruby: She's your stepmother! She's not only married, but she's married to your father!

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Schizo: You're going to be front page news, boy.
James: What do you mean?
Ruby: Did you think Chase was interested in you? Even she's got some standards. And she really likes Mary.
James: What are you talking about?
Ruby: You and Chase. Mary said it will be in today's paper. You and Pamela too, I suppose.
Schizo: I suggest you stop by a newsagent on your way to wherever it is you're going to hide for the next few months. This isn't going to blow over in a day or two. It's much too delicious.

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Mary: Kitty, Rosie just said an entire sentence. Well, not exactly, but almost...
Kitty: Did she? I knew she would! What did she say?
Mary: Well, I think I said something I shouldn't have. You see...

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Kitty: Don't feel too bad about it. Rosie seems just fine. I'm sure she's already forgotten all about it. Just don't mention it again when she's around.
Mary: I won't. I didn't think...
Kitty: Like I said, it's fine. I'll speak with Bea about it after school when Rosie's having her nap. By the way, don't mention your... um, Caroline either.
Mary: I won't. "Kitty ma" it is.
Rosie: Kitty ma!
Kitty: That's right. And it makes ma very happy to hear that, Rosie.

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Bea: Mary, we need to go now or we'll be late from school.
Mary: All right, let's go.
Bea: Kitty, the dollhouse is mine, isn't it?
Kitty: Of course it is. Riddick made it for you.
Bea: So Rosie won't go and play with it when I'm at school?
Kitty: She won't, I promise. She's got quite enough toys of her own.

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