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Ray Gauquin: No more beer for Linda. Doubles for Jack - he's gonna be a father! Lenny Richter: I'm getting too old for this shit. Lenny Richter: Why do they always have to be on the 12th floor? Why can't they be on the 4th?

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Jack Morrison: Linda, what is wrong? Linda Morrison: I saw you on the news, Jack, dangling from a rope! How could you tell me that it's not dangerous? Jack Morrison: I never said it wasn't dangerous. Linda Morrison: When we talked about it, I asked you and you said it wasn't dangerous. Jack Morrison: I said it wasn't any more dangerous than being on the engine; I never said it wasn't dangerous. Linda Morrison: Do... do... do you see me right now? Do you? 'Cause this isn't just about us. Have you thought about that? [Jack approaches her] Don't. Don't. Jack Morrison: [whispers] I'm sorry. Linda Morrison: I'm scared. I can't sleep. I keep having that...dream about the red car turning up in front of the house when you don't come home. [Jack gets closer to her] Don't. Jack Morrison: [as he walks away] I saved that man today.

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Linda Morrison: Have you ever considered baby-sitting full time? Chief Kennedy: What do you think I do at the firehouse?

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Lenny Richter: Good confession now, son. "Bless me, Father." Jack Morrison: Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It's been, uh, seven years since my last confession. Lenny Richter: Seven years is a long time. Jack Morrison: Yes, Father. Lenny Richter: All right, where do we start? Theft, robbery, fraud, taxes? Jack Morrison: Well, you know... Lenny Richter: Taxes? Always taxes. How about sex? Impure thoughts? Jack Morrison: Uh, well, yes, quite a bit. Lenny Richter: Try to cut back. Are you married? Jack Morrison: No. Lenny Richter: Are you a virgin? Jack Morrison: [slight chuckle] No, Father. Lenny Richter: Oh, you think its funny to fornicate with loose women? Jack Morrison: What? [laughs] Wait a minute. Lenny Richter: No, you wait a minute.

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Linda Morrison: Hi, I've heard a lot about you! Chief Kennedy: Yeah? Linda Morrison: Yeah; you wear really sexy boxers, right? With the red love hearts on them?... little too tight?

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Linda Morrison: So, you guys usually pick up girls in the supermarket? For fun, or...? Jack Morrison: Usually I just throw them over my shoulder and carry them down a ladder. Linda Morrison: [smiles] Sort of a Tarzan/Jane thing?

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Lenny Richter: [during the traditional false-confession initiation] Are you a virgin? Keith Perez: No, Father. Lenny Richter: So, you think it's funny to fornicate with loose women? Keith Perez: No, not at all, Father. Lenny Richter: Well, if you want to have sex, you should get married. Keith Perez: I can't. Lenny Richter: Why? Keith Perez: It's not allowed. Lenny Richter: What do you mean, "It's not allowed"? Keith Perez: Well, the church doesn't allow two men to get married, Father. Lenny Richter: [shocked] Excuse me? Keith Perez: I'm gay. [pulls back the curtain, laughing]

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Jack Morrison: There's something I wanted to talk to you about, Cap. I was thinking of transferring to the truck. Chief Kennedy: Oh, geez. What the hell do you want to do that for? You're an engine man. Truck's a whole different thing. No water between you and the fire, no hose to lead you out if you get lost in the smoke. Not a good idea. Jack Morrison: I know that, Cap. And I love being on the pipe, but... I want this, Mike. Chief Kennedy: Ok. We'll give it a try. But you gotta tell me something. If this isn't for you, you tell me right away. Promise? Jack Morrison: Yes, sir.

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Dennis Gaquin: [bringing beer to the table] Here we go, green beer. Linda Morrison: I'm good. Dennis Gaquin: What? Linda Morrison: I'm good. I'm not drinking. You can have it. Dennis Gaquin: Uh, Linda? It's Saint Paddy's. Linda Morrison: It's okay, I'm not gonna drink. I'm just gonna grab a Coke from the bar. Dennis Gaquin: What, are you pregnant? Jack Morrison: [Jack looks incredulously at Linda who nods] What? You're kidding! Linda Morrison: Baby, I was gonna wait and tell you tonight. I wanted to surprise you!