- Maj. John D. 'Mac' McGillis: Ever since I joined the Core it was always my dream to be stationed in Bangkok, and, ah, four years ago it was looking like I was headed there. But then I got sent to Oceanside instead, and it was a big door closed for me. But it turned out to be the best break of my life because I opened another door and I found Polly and the girls.
- Lt. Eugene 'Gene' Holowachuk: It's when you found me too, sir.
- [smiling]
- Maj. John D. 'Mac' McGillis: So it is.
- Gunnery Sgt. Alva 'Gunny' Bricker: Well, sir, I can see how its worked out well for you. If I opened a new door and found three children behind it, I'd slam it shut and run like hell.