The O.C. (TV Series)

The Rainy Day Women (2005)

Melinda Clarke: Julie Cooper-Nichol

Quotes 

• [Julie sees Marissa and Alex walk in] 

  Julie Cooper-Nichol : Good morning Mariss... oh, hi. I didn't know you had a friend over last night. Well, I'm Marissa's mother, Julie Cooper-Nichol.

  Alex : Alex.

  Julie Cooper-Nichol : Alex? Oh, yeah. You're the fiesty young lady Caleb mentioned. Well, I was just making bagels. I figured if the Cohens can do it, why can't we?

  Alex : Oh, none for me, thanks. I don't eat breakfast.

  Julie Cooper-Nichol : Oh, that's very punk of you. You know, I used to like the punk in my day.

  Marissa : Mom!

  Julie Cooper-Nichol : You're right, Marissa. It still is my day. I was just being modest.

• Kirsten : My husband is currently transporting a fugitive whom happens to be his ex-girlfriend.

  Julie : Well, I will see your fugitive, former-girlfriend, flame, and raise you a lesbian daughter.

  Kirsten : Marissa?

  [Julie nods] 

  Kirsten : Well, I'm sure it's just a phase.

  Julie : It was for me.

  [Kirsten looks a little shocked] 

  Julie : And it is for you, too. You guys will work it out. I couldn't handle it if you didn't, you too are like the moral center of the universe. You're Sandy and Kirsten!

• Julie : I don't think it's too much to ask to know what's going on under my roof.

  Marissa : Oh. You want to know what's going on with me? I am going to tell you the truth. No screaming, no crying, just the truth.

  Julie : You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that.

  Marissa : Hold that thought. Alex is my girlfriend.

  Julie : I know, and I am so happy that you have made a new friend. Although, I hope you keep seeing Summer...

  Marissa : No, Mom, not my friend who's a girl. My girlfriend.

  [thunder rumbles in the distance as Julie looks shocked] 

  Marissa : Yeah.

• Julie : Got a minute?

  Marissa : Not really.

  Julie : Well, I would like to talk to you. About your friend Alex.

  Marissa : I'm sure you would, Mom.

  Julie : Look, Marissa, I experimented too when I was your age. Albeit it involved a little Motley Cru and a lot of jager.

  Marissa : Woah! Way too much information.

  Julie : I'm just saying, that I understand that this is a phase, but, that I won't make a big deal about it if you don't.

  Marissa : Right. This way you avoid any public embarrassment.

  Julie : [notices suitcases]  Where are you going?

  Marissa : I'm moving out. You have my cell if Caleb kicks and you need help counting your cash.