Malcolm in the Middle (TV Series)

Victor's Other Family (2004)

Tom Virtue: Peter Dietrich

Quotes 

• Mr. Dietrich : [facing Ida]  We froze Victor's pension because of the dispute with the other family. But you're absolutely right, Manitoba law states that a common-law wife is entitled to her husband's pension. Even if you're not legally married, you'll still prevail in the case. Of course, you'd have to prove you're a common-law wife with DNA tests of children, lease in both your names, phone bills, that sort of thing. But I think you'd win.

  Grandma Ida : Finally a Canadian who isn't an idiot.

  Mr. Dietrich : The problem is, the pension's only $43.50 a month. Canadian. And what with hiring a lawyer, court costs, other expenses... it would all cost so much, I don't see you breaking even for 20 or 30 years. Do you think you'll live that long?

  Lois : God no! I mean... no.

  Mr. Dietrich : Well I don't think you'll be breaking even anytime soon.

  Lois : [faces Ida as Dietrich leaves]  Well mom, you tried. Let's go.

  Grandma Ida : No, we're going to do this.

  Lois : Weren't you listening? He says you would lose money going after this thing.

  Grandma Ida : I don't care. We're going to get a lawyer.

  Lois : You really hate these people so much that you'll ruin yourself just to get even with them. It's stupid.

  Grandma Ida : [referring to Victor]  He was my husband.