“So, Amber, you're separated from your mate, huh? I know how you feel. Not that Topanga's my mate or anything, I just believe she is. It's funny, though, you know, when people tell you to get on with your life, go date, there's plenty of other fish in the sea... Like I need to tell you. But, you see, we know that once you've met that special person, it's hard to live, knowing they're out there, and they're the only one you care about. All those things I did, I wasn't just trying to impress her. I just didn't know how to express my feelings. Well, at least I tried, you know? And now, I'm talking to a fish.”

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