Mary
[mumbling]
I really can't believe you did this. Your father's going to hear about this one. Mexico.
Scenes with Mary
14 scenes Mary
Elliott
[upon encountering E.T., running excitedly into the house]
Mom, mom, there's somethin' out there...It's in the toolshed. He threw the ball at me...Quiet! [the other boys obey, he speaks in a hushed tone] Nobody go out there.
Mary
[The boys all spring up excitedly and grab knives]
Stop! Now, you guys, stay right here!
Michael
You stay here, Mom, and we'll check it out!
Mary
And put those knives back!
Mary
[Elliott grabs her hands and pulls her outside as well]
It's O.K., Elliott! Let's go get the flashlight.
Tyler
Oh, great. Nice one, Elliott.
Elliott
It was an accident.
Mary
A pizza? Who says you guys could order a pizza?
Elliott
[points to Greg]
It was him.
Mary
In the house.
Greg
You geek, man.
Elliott
Mom, it was real, I swear.
Tyler
[to Elliott]
Douche bag.
Mary
[sternly]
No douche bag talk in my house.
Mary
It's not that we don't believe you, honey.
Elliott
Well, it was real, I swear...
Michael
Maybe it was an iguana.
Elliott
It was no iguana.
Michael
Maybe a, a, you know how they say there are alligators in the sewers.
Gertie
Alligators in the sewers.
Mary
All we're trying to say is, 'Maybe you just probably imagined it.'
Elliott
I couldn't have imagined it!
Michael
Maybe it was a pervert, a deformed kid or something?
Gertie
A deformed kid.
Michael
Maybe an elf or a leprechaun?
Elliott
It was nothing like that, penis breath!
Mary
Elliott! Sit down.
Elliott
Dad would believe me.
Mary
Maybe you ought to call your father and tell him about it.
Elliott
I can't. He's in Mexico with Sally.
Gertie
Where's Mexico?
Mary
Excuse me. [leaves the table and walks to the window]
Michael
[softly to Elliott]
I'm gonna kill you.
Mary
If you ever see it again, whatever it is, don't touch it. Just call me and we'll have somebody come and take it away.
Gertie
Like the dogcatcher?
Elliott
They'll give it to a lobotomy or do experiments on it or something.
Mary
It's your turn to do the dishes, fellas.
Michael
I set and cleared.
Elliott
I set and cleared.
Michael
[quickly]
I did breakfast.
Gertie
I did breakfast.
Mary
[slams a pot down on the sideboard]
He hates Mexico.
Michael
[to Elliott]
Damn it! Why don't you grow up? Think about how other people feel for a change!
Mary
Hi, honey, how do you feel? What happened in here?
Elliott
Oh, you mean my room?
Mary
This is no room, this is an accident.
Elliott
Well, I'm, um, reorganizing.
Mary
I can see that. Put those shelves back on the wall. Get your toys off the floor. Make your bed since you're not using it. Well, you're feeling much better, I see. Would you guys mind keeping an eye on Gertie for me while I take a shower? [kisses Elliott's forehead]
Elliott
Absolutely. Bye, Mom.
Mary
What are you doing, Gertie?
Gertie
I'm going to play in Elliott's room.
Mary
O.K., don't let them torture you.
Gertie
I won't, Mary.
Gertie
[Mary hits E.T. with the refrigerator door]
Here he is.
Mary
[absently]
Here's who?
Gertie
The man from the moon. But I think you've killed him already.
Mary
Just as soon as I unload this stuff, O.K.?
Gertie
I want you to meet somebody.
Mary
[after E.T. learns how to talk]
Gertie, I've gotta go pick up Elliott from school. Will you be a good girl until I get back?
Gertie
Mommy, he can talk!
Mary
[thinking she meant Elliott]
Of course he can talk. I'll be back in ten minutes. Stay there.
Mary
Where's Elliott? I'm asking you a question.
Gertie
Anyways, why would Elliott go to the forest? Why would he do such a thing? [smiles]
Mary
Get in the car. [smiles] Get in the car now.
Michael
Mom, would you come with me?
Mary
What is it?
Michael
Mary, just come with me.
Mary
Michael, what?
Michael
Mom, remember the goblin?
Mary
Michael, what are you talking about?
Michael
Just swear the most excellent promise you can make.
Mary
[annoyed]
Michael.
Mary
[Michael opens the door, showing E.T. and Elliott]
That's wonderful.
E.T. Mom.
Elliott
[Mary becomes shocked]
We're sick. I think we're dying.
Scientist
Does he sleep at night?
Mary
I don't know, I don't know. What's the matter with Elliott?
Scientist
Have you noticed any surfaced sweating?
Mary
No.
Scientist
Has it lost any hair?
Gertie
He never had any hair.
Scientist
Are the children all right.
Mary
Yes.
Scientist
Has it built anything or write anything down?
Michael
Uh, no.
Scientist
You said it has the ability to manipulate its own environment?
Michael
He's smart. He communicates through Elliott.
Scientist
Elliott thinks its thoughts.
Michael
No, Elliott... Elliott feels his feelings.
Gertie
[about E.T.]
Is he dead, mama?
Mary
I think so, sweetheart.
Gertie
Can we wish for him to come back?
Mary
Yeah.
Gertie
I wish.
Mary
I wish, too.
Gertie
Are they gone, mama.
Mary
Who's gone, honey?
Gertie
The boys?
Mary
What boys?
Gertie
I'm supposed to give this note to you when they're gone.
Mary
Give it to me now, Gertie. [reads the note] Oh, my God.
Gertie
Here he is.
Mary
[absently]
Here's who?
Gertie
The man from the moon. [as Mary unknowingly hits E.T. with the refrigerator door] But I think you've killed him already.
Mary
Just as soon as I unload this stuff, okay? [inspects a small basket of cherry tomatoes] Medbugs.
Gertie
I want you to meet somebody.
Mary
[Later, after E.T. learns how to talk]
Gertie, I've gotta go pick up Elliot. Will you be a good girl until I get back?
Gertie
Momma, he can talk!
Mary
[thinking she meant Elliot]
Of course he can talk. I'll be back in 10 minutes. Stay there.
