Alex: Wow. That's it? Everything you did for him, and he doesn't even say "thank you"?
Haley: I get it. It's "hero" with a "she." Okay, I'm up to speed. Yeah, that was cold.
Claire: It's just his way. After years of disappointment, I have learned not to expect a pat on the head from my dad. He's not capable of it. But it has taught me a very important lesson that you girls should learn, too-- approval comes from within.
Alex: I knew that, mom.
Claire: 'Course you did, 'cause you're smart.