Malcolm: [to camera] Okay, things have definitely been going better. I'm absolutely more or less sure she might like me... I think. [to Kirsten] Looks like you're behind the proverbial eight ball. [to camera] Oh, geez, "proverbial?" Maybe she didn't notice.
Kirsten: Malcolm, can you hand me the chalk? It's right there next to the proverbial cheese dip.
Malcolm: Okay, okay. I know it was a little stilted.
Kirsten: No, I thought it was right on the proverbial money.
Malcolm: All right.
Kirsten: Sorry. Did I hit the proverbial sore spot?
Malcolm: You know, you may think that's flirting, but it's not. It's just hostility.
Kirsten: No, I-I'm pretty sure it's flirting.
Malcolm: Really?
Kirsten: I guess I'm not as good at this as I thought. [Malcolm slowly leans in] Before we're old? [they kiss]