Susan Barnes Quotes in Fly Away Home (1996)

Amy Alden: [Just after Barry and Tom have accidentally seen her after her shower] HE'S SO WEIRD!

Susan Barnes: You're right. He is.

Amy Alden: Who was that guy?

Susan Barnes: Oh, he's just a guy, and he didn't see you.

Amy Alden: He did. And why did he bring that guy to CHOP THEIR WINGS OFF?

Susan Barnes: You're father didn't know he was going to do that. Nobody knew he was going to do that.

[pause]

Susan Barnes: Amy, listen to me. I know I can never replace your mother. No one can. But if you let me, I can be your friend. And the first rule about friends is they have to trust each other, right? I promise you, nothing is going to happen to those geese. I won't let it and neither will your dad.

Amy Alden: [cries]

Susan Barnes: Broken promises are the worst. Better not to promise anything.

Amy Alden: Why did he bring that ranger guy here to CHOP THEIR WINGS OFF?

Susan Barnes: Your father didn't know, nobody knew he was going to do that...

Amy Alden: Yes he did and he's coming back!

Susan Barnes: No!

Amy Alden: Yes he is! He said he was!

Susan Barnes: Amy, listen to me.

Amy Alden: No!

Susan Barnes: [about the plan to fly south with the geese] This will never work!

Thomas Alden: [confused] But I thought you liked the geese.

Susan Barnes: [shouts] I *DO* LIKE THE GEESE!