Quote from Hal in Flashback
Lois: What took you so long? Hal: Well, I couldn't very well go to the Lucky Aide where you work, now, could I? Lois: Oh, what, so you drove clear across town? Hal: Yes, you want to go over the route I took so you can criticize that, too? Damn. Who's in there? Francis: [o.s.] I'm busy. Hal: Backyard. Lois: Are you out of your mind? Hal: Let's go. I'll let you choose the most direct route.