Frustrated, Doug excuses himself to “do something”, just as Susan enters. He asks Lori to hang back and wait for the news. I hope Match Game ’76 is on first! She’s sad about the whole thing, and hugs her mom. Bruce wanders in, ranting about the traffic, and seems confused by said hug. Both he and Lori start to indicate they’ll be skipping dinner, and Susan forbids it. Yes, those Miller family meals always go well. She doesn’t make eye contact with her husband as he tries to kiss her cheek. Brrrr.
The phone rings, and it’s Roger. Seems Janet’s still not home and he’s worried. He hangs up with a “never mind, she’s here.” as Janet appears in the doorway. Susan just stares at the phone. At the Thompsons, Janet tells Roger she doesn’t want to move: her friends are her, her job is here. Roger calls it “just a temp job” and Janet bristles, saying she was offered a column. Roger must have listened to some Village People, because he’s acting very macho when he says, “You may be the heart of this family, but I am the head, and if say we’re moving to Cincinnati, we’re moving to Cincinnati.” He storms out. At least Janet will get to experience Skyline chili!
