Quote from Lucille in Whistler's Mother
Michael: I screwed something up, Mom. l-I did it, and Dad is just, you know, furious at me. And he should be, you know? He told me to pay off his brother, and I didn't. Instead, I bought his worthless land. Lucille: With the lemons and the tanks? Michael: I know it! First investment I made with the company money, and it's a total disaster. Then I went ahead and lied about it, which is gonna let this board member bring the company down I'm gonna ruin this family, Mom. [Lucille hugs Michael and shushes him] What's this? What's happening? It's going to be all right. Why are you squeezing me with your body? Lucille: It's a hug, Michael. I'm hugging you. Michael: Why? Lucille: Because you need your mother right now. Michael: But I don't get along with my- Sorry. That was a knee jerk. Lucille: Michael. You made a mistake. You're a human being. But you're so forgiving to everyone else in this family. Try being forgiving to yourself. Now, if you'll excuse me. Let Mama take care of it. Michael: No, no. Mom, come on. I don't want you to do anything. Hey! This isn't algebra. I'm a big boy. Mother! Do not make somebody dis- [door closes] disappear.