+ Something There {Quotes -- Sixteen Sparkplugs} +

Episode 3.14 "Sixteen Sparkplugs"

Casey: What could be worse than everyone forgetting your 16th birthday. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Uh, wait a minute -- yeah, maybe I would.

Derek: My birthday is six months before yours.
Casey: Which must explain your great maturity.

[The family tries to convince Georget that it's time to get rid of his smelly car, "The Prince"]
George: The Prince has been a faithful friend for almost 16 years. I am not getting rid of it.
Derek: 16 years, huh? So the Prince and I have a lot in common.
Casey: We're getting rid of you, too?

Edwin: If we did get a new car, what would we get?
Casey: Something in a soft green, or maybe aquamarine!
Derek: Typical. You ask a girl what kind of car she wants and she tells you a color.
Casey: Typical. You assume because I'm a girl I know nothing about cars.
Derek: Do you?
Casey: As a matter of fact, I know quite a lot about cars! Right Liz?
Lizzie: ...Right, Casey.

Derek: So, uh, goin' to any parties this weekend...?
Casey: Why? Are you going to a party this weekend?
Derek: Why would I ask you if you were going to any parties if I knew about a party?
Casey: To make me feel bad. So where is this party and why wasn't I invited? Come on, don't hold out on me.
Derek: Forget it.

Casey: (to Emily) The plan is working! My whole family is acting like they've forgotten about Derek's birthday. He's gonna be so surprised about the surprise party!!

[Edwin, Marti and Lizzie all give Derek birthday gifts]
Casey: I'm still working on my gift for you.
Derek: Oh, does it involve not talking to me until I'm 17?
Casey: Better!

[Derek refuses to go car-shopping with Casey and the family]
Casey: We need you there 'cause George won't come!
Derek: So? You'll be there and you know "quite a lot about cars."
Casey: True, but like they say, two car experts are better than one!
Derek: You know nothing about cars, do you?
Casey: No. No, not really.

[Casey needs Derek's help telling her what to look for in a new car]
Derek: Okay, say it.
Casey: Please don't make me say it.
Derek: Say it.
Casey: Fine. Derek, you are smarter than me.
Derek: Ah!
Casey: -- only about cars.
Derek: What was that??
Casey: Nothing!

[Derek explains to Casey what to look for in a new car]
Derek: First thing you want to look at is engine size. The smaller engines are less powerful.
Casey: Got it.
Derek: Oh, unless it's turbo, in which case the gas is forced through the engine at a higher velocity.
Casey: Okay, and that's good?
Derek: Yes, Casey, because it makes the car move faster.
Casey: Oh!
Derek: Now, you wanna talk torque.
Casey: What language is that?
Derek: Torque measures how much a force acting on an object causes that object to rotate.
Casey: And torque is good...?
Derek: Yes, Casey, because it makes the wheels spin faster. Higher RPMs.
Casey: Whoa, whoa, you lost me at "R."
Derek: Okay, let's forget about what's under the hood. Let's talk about the must-have extras.
Casey: Okay.
Derek: Okay -- moon roof, six-CD changer, surround sound, subwoofer, leather, alloy wheels.
Casey: Okay. (writing down) "Leather woofer, sub-roof." Got it!

[The family is at a car dealership]
Casey: (consulting the notes she took from Derek) I'm Casey, and I would like a turbo torque, um, I need a 6-CD RPM, and a leather subwoofer.
[Everyone stares at her]
Casey: In aquamarine!

[Derek gets a phone call from Casey, who is still at the car dealership]
Derek: Yo! Oh, hi Casey. What? What kind of car? No, no, that's not a car, that's a go-kart. What happened to sporty? No power windows? No vanity mirrors?? You know how I like to look at myself! Put Edwin on!

[Derek arrives at his surprise party]
Derek: (to Casey and Emily) You guys planned this?
Emily: (hugging Derek) Happy birthday, Derek!
[Casey comes foward to hug him]
Casey: Yeah, happy birthday, Derek!
[Derek refuses to hug Casey and shakes her hand instead]

Derek: So to be honest, I'm surprised you're in on this.
Casey: Hey, I got to watch you freak out about not having anything to do on your birthday.
Derek: Whoa, I did not freak out!