.. Getting access to a phone

You can try to ask nicely, but the signpost shows how that turns out.

The smallest of the brothers, sitting next to Diane on the couch.

Try asking him about the phone - he may be willing to give up his spot.

Apparently, Kevin is a notorious prank caller - he plans to call the morgue tonight, but is open to suggestions on places to prank call.

Regardless, we still need to deal with phone-hog Diane, so start thinking of ways to get her off the phone.

The only thing stereotypical 80's sisters value more than phone-time, is gossip time. Look around town for something that would interest her.