Officer Bill Gannon: Boy, I don't know why you're making a big fuss over this. All a woman has to do is set another place.
Sergeant Joe Friday: And slice the meat a little thinner.
Officer Bill Gannon: [laughs] Don't be silly. Slice the meat a little thinner. That's a new one.
[over the phone to kids]
Officer Bill Gannon: Hi. Who's this?... Yeah... . Well, where to?... Oh, yeah, I forgot. Well, have a good time, but don't stay out past 11 o'clock... . I know it's Friday, old boy, but that's check-in time anyway. Let me speak to your mother.
[to Joe]
Officer Bill Gannon: The boys have got something going on at school so we'll have nothing but peace and quiet.
Sergeant Joe Friday: Sounds good.
Officer Bill Gannon: [over the phone to Eileen] Hi... . Yeah, just leaving now... . One of those days, that's all. Look, honey, Joe's coming out for dinner and watch the ball game with me... . Well, you know Joe. He's funny about these things. He wants to make it official... . I know it's silly... . Ok, you tell him that.
[to Joe]
Officer Bill Gannon: She wants to talk to you.
Sergeant Joe Friday: [over the phone to Eileen] Hello, Eileen... . Yes, if it's no trouble... . You're sure?... Well, I... what's that?... Yeah. Well, that makes me feel better... . Yes, we're leaving right now... . Thanks. Goodbye, Eileen.
Officer Bill Gannon: What'd she say?
Sergeant Joe Friday: It's ok.
Officer Bill Gannon: Well, I told you that, Joe. I meant what did she say that made you feel better?
Sergeant Joe Friday: She said she'd slice the meat a little thinner.