- Connie Hunter: [gives the plate of tuna fish to Beau] Go bring this to your friend. She looks hungry.
- Beau Hunter: Mom, she's a mermaid, not a cat.
- Connie Hunter: [quietly, with a fake smile] I'm sorry. I didn't realize the Atlantic Ocean was famous for its ribeye steaks.
- [yelling]
- Connie Hunter: Don't sass me! Go feed the mermaid!