Quote from Lois in Ida Loses a Leg
Lois: I have to tell you something. Francis: What? Lois: I wasn't a good enough mother to you and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left you with her, and I shouldn't have sent you to military school. I got overwhelmed and I took things out on you that weren't your fault. They were my fault, and I'm sorry. Francis: But? Lois: But nothing. I'd like to think I was a little bit better with the other boys, but that's just further proof that you got a terrible deal. Ida: Yes, boo-hoo for the boy with two legs. Lois: You deserved a mother who was more patient and more caring, and it breaks my heart that you didn't get that mother. Francis: Thank you. Wow. Wow. Wow. I've just waited so many years to hear you say that. Why don't I feel better? Lois: What do you mean? Francis: I mean, I actually had fantasies where you said that, pretty much word-for-word. It's spooky how close it is, but it's not helping. Why didn't it help?!