Lois: Oh, sure, I feel lonely. Sometimes even with my family all around me, I feel like there's this... I don't know, this- this gulf between us that I can't get across and maybe don't even want to. Does that sound awful?
Malcolm: No, no. I know exactly what you're talking about. There's this deep chasm of loneliness, but the weird thing is, it's it's not all that horrible. It's almost like this... This...
Lois: Sweet pain?
Malcolm: Oh, my God. I thought I was the only one who felt that way.
Lois: Well, it's not something I really talk about. I can't believe I'm even telling you.
Malcolm: Don't worry, Mom. I- I understand. I really do.
Lois: Oh, look at the time. Malcolm, we've gabbed the whole morning away. I got to get dressed for work.
Malcolm: Go ahead. I'll finish the dishes.
Lois: I'm gonna take you up on that.