(Contemplatively) I've always wanted one of those revolving plates.  Sony's the best on the market, ya know.

Hal:  (Cuts in) now don't go tellin' her which one to buy!  Just be glad you're getting' one -- (Mocking) even if it ain't the revolving model. 

Pat:  (Ignores him) Speakin' of Christmas presents, give me a few ideas what to buy you guys this year?

Hal:  Under 100 bucks!

Russ:  (Rocks back in his chair) I know exactly what I want. 

Pat:  What?

Russ:  (Daydreaming) …A Corvette.

Hal:  That ain't under 100 bucks!

Abbie:  From us?  Ha!  Dad could barely afford that old Chevy of his.

Russ:  Not from you guys!  From….Santa Claus. 

Hal:  Yeah?  Now wouldn't that be somethin'. 

Russ:  It'd be somethin' worth goin' into debt over, that's for sure!

Tracy:  You aren't serious…..Are you?

Russ:  Dead serious!  You know I've always wanted a 'vette.

Tracy:  (Amazed) You actually want a car for Christmas? 

Russ:  Hey, why not?  I've worked hard all my life.  It's about time I get something I want for a change.  I'm tired of gettin' nothin' but shirts and ties and slacks and--

Hal:  (Snickers) Don't forget socks and underwear!  That's what I usually get.

Abbie:  (To Dad, incredulous) Socks and underwear?!  Aren't you forgetting something?

Hal:  Like what?

Abbie:  Like last Christmas, Mom and I got you season tickets to the Sun's games!

Tracy:  (To Russ) And you got a new outboard motor for your boat, mister!

Russ:  And you went to Portland to shop -- and ran up close to a thousand bucks on your Nordstrom card!

Tracy:  Eight Hundred!  And why do you suddenly think we can afford a Corvette? 

Russ:  Because my commissions this year will put us in the six-figure bracket, that's how!  We ain't exactly livin' in the poor house, ya know!

Tracy:  (Mocking) And we ain't exactly livin' in the penthouse either!  May I remind you that you're an