The series The House Arrest of Us is a romantic comedy that does not take itself seriously. It has some campy artists who are willing to make fun of themselves and at time break characters because of the seemingly fun they have on the set. However, it does not detract from the entertainment the show brings, especially during the pandemic.

If I have to choose one highlight each from episodes 7 and 8, I will take Zenaida (Ruffa Gutierrez) exaggerating her non-Covid symptoms to the point of telling her only daughter named Q (Kathryn Bernardo) she may die just so said daughter will backout from marrying Korics (Daniel Padilla). The other one will be the montage of the characters sobbing while Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo blares in the background. Everything is so over the top but in a good way. We all need a good laugh after almost a year of lockdown.

The House Arrest of Us – Hugot Edition Episode 7: PUM Partnership Under Monitoring

“Ayoko na!!!” – Q (Kathryn Bernardo)

“Three years! Ano ang ginawa niya? Tinapon niya lang. And for what? For a one-night stand? – Q

“Alam mo kung ganyan kababaw ang tingin mo sa relasyon natin, na masisira dahil pupunta ako ng London, walang point ‘to.” – Q

“You don’t tell me what it is, and what it’s not. Because right now, I feel like what matters to you is your ambition.” – Q

“Q, mahal na mahal kita. Ikaw lang, ikaw lang gusto kong makasama habambuhay. ‘Di ko kayang mawala ka sa akin, Q. Gusto mong pumunta ng London, pupunta tayo ng London. Basta huwag ka lang makipaghiwalay sa akin, please. Dahil sa ‘yo, tumaas ang mga pangarap ko. Kasi gusto kong maging proud ka sa akin. Balewala lang ang lahat ng ‘to kung mawawala ka. Mawala na ang lahat, huwag lang ikaw. Q, will you be my infinity? Will you marry me?” – Korics (Daniel Padilla)

“Please press one kung mahal mo si Korics. Please press two kung mahal na mahal mo si Korics.” – Korics

“I’m already on my deathbed. I’m dying tapos pinagtatanggol mo pa ang lalaking ‘yun. Manloloko siya. Hinding-hindi mo na siya babalikan. 

“Papano ‘yan anak. Wala ng magtatanggol sa ‘yo. Hindi ko kaya. Hindi ko kayang makita kang maghirap. Hindi matatahimik ang kaluluwa ko.” – Zenaida (Ruffa Gutierrez)

“I was a daughter first before I became his girlfriend. I love Korics, pero hindi sapat na mahal mo lang ang tao, eh.” – Q

“Mamahalin mo ang buong pagkatao niya. Kung magpapakasal ka, pakakasalan mo rin ang buong pamilya niya.” – Korics

“And if they say no, hindi ‘yun matutuloy. Unless you’re willing to lose them. Like what my Mom and Dad did.” – Q

“Hindi na kayo magiging okay ni Q. Ayaw na niya sa ‘yo. Ayaw ng pamilya niya sa ‘yo. Huwag mong ipagsiksikan ang sarili mo, anak. Hindi kita pinalaki ng ganyan. Mahal mo, oo, pero may hangganan ang lahat. Dignidad, Enrico. Isipin mo ang dignidad mo dahil iyan lang ang tanging maipapamana ko sa ‘yo.” – Berna (Arlene Muhlach)

“Q, patawarin mo na ako! Mahal na mahal kita!” – Korics

“We broke up for one night, tapos ‘yun ‘yung response mo? Ang maglasing at mambabae? Anong gusto mong maramdaman ko?” – Q

“Ginawa mo akong tanga, Korics. Sa harapan talaga ng pamilya ko? Ikakasal tayo ‘di ba? Tapos may mangyayaring ganito? Ano pa? Ano pang hindi ko alam tungkol sa ‘yo? Sabihin mo na ngayon pa lang.” – Q

“Mahal, nagkamali ako. Alam ko ‘yun. Pero I promise you, ipinapangako ko, hinding-hindi na mauulit ‘yun. Okay? Alam kong hindi naman madaling makuha ang tiwala mo ngayon pero I swear. I swear. Ikaw lang. Ikaw lang ang mahal ko, wala ng iba. Doon hindi ako magkakamali kahit kailan. Mahal, sorry. Okay? I swear, I’m sorry.” – Korics 

“Hindi pa tayo okay so wipe that smile off your face.” – Q

“Kung may Covid si Q, mamamatay siya at mamamatay si Korics! What a tragic love story! Romeo and Juliet! Oh no!” – Yaya Marie (Alora Sasam)

All: Isolate! Isolate! Isolate!

The House Arrest of Us – Hugot Edition Episode 8: LDR In the Time of Covid Swab Bago Sunggab

“Then, please! Respect Korics, too! Kasi every time sinasaktan niyo niya, nasasaktan din ako! I love Korics, Pa. And I know that you will love him, too. Walang makakapigil sa amin. Magpapakasal kami no matter what! So, please, Pa, please let me out! I want to be with my future husband, too, Pa!” – Q (Kathryn Bernardo)

“Wait lang, wait lang! I’m so shocked. Negative ako!” – Zenaida (Ruffa Gutierrez)

“Miss na miss na kita, Mahal.” – Q 

“Kahit ano’ng mangyari, ipaglalaban kita.” – Korics (Daniel Padilla)

“Sabi kasi ng nanay ko, ‘di bale ng matakaw huwag lang matakaw.” – Roger (Hyubs Azarcon)“Tama na, nandito naman ako eh. Kung anuman ‘yun, alalayan maman kita eh.” – Papawan (Gardo Verzosa)