Quote from Francis in Pilot
Malcolm: [to camera] Everyone acts like Francis is just this big troublemaker and he's not. [flashback to Francis at the front door with a police officer and squad car:] Francis: Dad, I know what you're going to say and believe me, I totally agree with you. There is no excuse for what I did. It was idiotic, immature, totally reckless and I'm really sorry. I'm just- [flashback to Francis standing in front of his parents' bed as a girl gets dressed:] Francis: I'm hoping against hope that you will give me another chance, which, I admit- [flashback to Francis standing in front a burning car:] Francis: I don't deserve but if you could just find it in your heart to forgive me I know I could earn your trust back. [present:] Malcolm: [to camera] It's not like it was even our car.