Scandal (TV Series)

That's My Girl (2016)

Michael Canavan: Richard Moss

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Richard Moss : My father wanted a grandson. And when I say "wanted," I mean he all but insisted. As you know, biology doesn't work that way. So out came Vanessa, a girl. And I'll tell you, Jake old pal, when I saw that cute little face of hers, I didn't give a rat's ass what my father thought.

  Richard Moss : [Jake hands him a drink]  Thank you. Anyhow, this is my long-winded way of saying that you're the son I never thought I wanted. To have you here as part of our family, that just,

  [suddenly clutches his arm] 

  Richard Moss : just... Ohh! Ohh! Call 911! Ohh.

  Jake Ballard : [shifts in his chair unconcerned] 

  Richard Moss : What are you waiting for?

  Jake Ballard : I'm sorry, sir. I'm touched that you think of me as a son, but there's another man who thinks of me as his son, too. And he feels that Vanessa's inheritance will open some important doors for us.

  Jake Ballard : [his father-in-law falls to the floor]  It's only a few more seconds...

  Jake Ballard : [standing over him]  Almost there...