Modern Family (TV Series)

After the Fire (2011)

Ty Burrell: Phil Dunphy

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• Phil Dunphy : The two guys who left the firm asked me to quit my job and partner with them at the new agency. Big opportunity... big risk. And they need an answer by the end of the day. I don't make great decisions under pressure.

  Claire Dunphy : [Flashback]  What the hell is that?

  Phil Dunphy : An alpaca. I got the last one!

• Phil Dunphy : There you are! I really need to talk to you.

  Jay Pritchett : You really don't.

  Phil Dunphy : Jay, please - it's about work. I got a text during your massage. I've been offered a partnership in a new agency.

  Jay Pritchett : Oh... good for you!

  Phil Dunphy : I'm not so sure. I mean, there's - there's a big upside, but I have a stable job right now. I have three kids, and at least one of them's going to college. Worst case scenario, they all go!

  Jay Pritchett : Well, what does Claire think?

  Phil Dunphy : I haven't told her yet. I wanted to talk to you first. You've done this.

  Jay Pritchett : Well, I think that there's only really one question.

  Phil Dunphy : Whether I'm ready to run my own company?

  Jay Pritchett : Nah, you're great with people. We know you're a good salesman; you're managed to provide a good living in tough times.

  Phil Dunphy : Then what? Is this the right time?

  Jay Pritchett : Never a perfect time. House could burn down tomorrow. Question is, do you want this?

  Phil Dunphy : Yeah. Yeah, I really want it.

  Jay Pritchett : Then gamble on yourself. I'd gamble on you.

• Phil Dunphy : You know, the Native Americans believed that burning sage kept bad energy away.

  Jay Pritchett : How'd that work out for 'em?

• Phil Dunphy : Hey, look, I know you were reluctant to get that massage, but I think we can both agree it had a happy ending.

  Jay Pritchett : *Please* don't say that.