My Family (TV Series)

Desperately Squeaking Susan (2002)

Siobhan Hayes: Abi Harper

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• Susan : Things are looking up, then.

  Abi Harper : Yeah. That's what I thought when I came down here. Get away from the family. College. New life. New people. Same old crap.

  Susan : So, how's the course going?

  Abi Harper : Crap.

  Susan : But you must've met some nice people your age?

  Abi Harper : No, they're crap.

  Susan : And the teachers?

  Abi Harper : Crap.

  Susan : But surely you're enjoying the wild parties, the clubbing?

  Abi Harper : Not really. They're all a little bit...

  Ben : Would you like to borrow a thesaurus for this one?

• Abi Harper : I'm just a bit depressed, alright?

  Susan : No, no, we understand.

  Abi Harper : No. You've invited me out for dinner and I've ruined your whole evening.

  Ben : Oh, nonsense! There's still three hours to go! Who knows what might happen next - avalanche, tsunami...

  Susan : Divorce.

• Abi Harper : [after being evicted]  I suppose I'll find somewhere else.

  Ben : Yes, I wouldn't worry. There'll always be a place for you in casualty.

• Abi Harper : It's nice having a family. Families are great. And what's best about a family is being all together... in a family.

  Ben : Tell me, Abi. Something's really bothering me. And, er... did, by any chance, Susan ring you this morning to invite you over?

  Abi Harper : I'm not allowed to say!

  Ben : Alright. It's alright, I won't be angry.

  Abi Harper : Yes, she did!

  Ben : Oh, bloody hell!

• Abi Harper : [Walks in with Susan's cello stuck on her right foot]  Honestly, what stupid idiot left this cello on the floor?

  Ben : [to Susan, looking mortified]  Yep! Perhaps there's an upside to this after all!