Modern Family (TV Series)

After the Fire (2011)

Ed O'Neill: Jay Pritchett

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• Jay Pritchett : [after throwing his back out]  The pain must have been pretty bad if I was asking Phil for help. His need for my approval is exhausting. In ten years, I've asked him for one thing - to hook up my wireless printer. He still won't shut up about it.

• 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.