- Damon Hadley: I'm so sorry, Mrs.Banning. I should never have placed that bet. Once I got to know Mel, I was... I was embarrassed. It was selfish.
- Anna Banning: Maybe. Let me ask you this. Without placing it, would you have met Melanie?
- Damon Hadley: No, probably not.
- Anna Banning: Then it was meant to be. That night you came over, I know Melanie insisted it was not a date; but I know my daughter. Mel loves you... so bet or no bet, I can see that you love her.
- Damon Hadley: I do. I do love her.