Larry, Larry, Larry. I think, really, the Jolly Roger is the appropriate coss of action....

Judith Gopnik:

We shouldn't put the kids in the middle of this, Larry. Larry Gopnik:
The kids aren't... Judith Gopnik:
I'm saying "we." I'm not pointing fingers. Larry Gopnik:
No one is playing the "blame game," Larry. Larry Gopnik:
I didn't say anyone was! Judith Gopnik:
Well let's not play He said, She said, either. Larry Gopnik:
I wasn't! I-... Sy Ableman:
Aw right, well let's just step back, and defuse the situation, I find, sometimes, if I count to ten. [pause] Sy Ableman:
One... two... three... faw... Or silently. [Long pause] Judith Gopnik:
Really, to keep things on an even keel, especially now, leading up to Danny's bar mitzvah... Sy Ableman:
A child's bar mitzvah, Larry! Judith Gopnik:
Sy and I think it's best if you move out of the house. Larry Gopnik:
Move out? Sy Ableman:
It makes eminent sense. Judith Gopnik:
Things can't continue as they... Larry Gopnik:
Move out! Where would I go? Sy Ableman:
Well, for instance, the Jolly Roger is quite livable. Not expensive, and the rooms are eminently habitable. Judith Gopnik:
This would allow you to visit the kids. Sy Ableman:
There's convenience in its fava. There's a pool... Larry Gopnik:
Wouldn't it make more sense for you to move in with Sy? Judith Gopnik:
[Shocked pause]
Larry! Sy Ableman:
Larry, you're jesting! Judith Gopnik:
Larry, there is much to accomplish before that can happen. Sy Ableman:
Larry, Larry, Larry. I think, really, the Jolly Roger is the appropriate coss of action. It has a pool