Mike: I pulled the man out of him. I stole his sandwich, and he finally stood up for himself. I've been hounding that kid all week about getting tough, and he finally listened to what I had to say.
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Brick: I find that most bullies just want to feel heard.
[present:]
Mike: I got to tell you, Frankie, it wasn't easy, but sometimes I think you just got to let people know who is in control.
[flashback:]
Brick: They want to feel like they're in control.
[present:]
Mike: So I told him I was proud of him, and...
Frankie: And?
Mike: And then I...
[flashback:]
Brick: And eventually, once they think they've won, they'll just walk away.
[present:]
Mike: I just walked away. Oh, my God. I've been played. That kid's a genius.
Frankie: Yeah, well, maybe we can get him to take Axl's SATs.