Nick: He shows you a great time, you get sucked in, then he disappears and breaks your heart, and I'm left to pick up the pieces.
[flashback to college:]
Younger Schmidt: My dad's taking me to... Miss Saigon tonight! And I'm not gonna get hurt.
[flashback to a little later:]
Younger Schmidt: My dad never showed up.
Younger Nick: He didn't?
Younger Schmidt: It hurts so bad!
Younger Nick: You want a milkshake, cowboy? [Schmidt nods]