Mike: Brick, we gotta talk about school.
Brick: Okay. Well, I've been doing some research, and there's a private school with an excellent library, across town that looks interesting. It'll be a bit of a drive for you, but I'm willing to put up with it, and then, of course there's always homeschooling.
Mike: "Homeschooling"? We've taught you everything we know. Look, Brick... [clears throat] Even though it hurts right now, it's actually good that you're feeling disappointment. I mean, if- If Shaquille O'Neal had a bad game, he didn't give up and retire. He'd shake it off and come back and play the next day, and eventually, he won four championships. [off Brick's blank look] Basketball player. The guy on your backpack?
Brick: Oh. I'm pretty sure he pronounces it "Shaq-will."
Mike: I'm pretty sure he doesn't. Point is, he was able to take his disappointment and use it to make himself stronger. Think of it as fuel.
Brick: Nah. Too embarrassing. I can't go back.
Mike: Really? All the embarrassing things you've done, and this is the one that brings you down?
Brick: Apparently. [whispers] Kemo Sabe. [talks normally] Shoot.
Mike: It's time, Brick. You gotta go back to school.
Brick: Everyone's gonna laugh at me.
Mike: Not if I'm standing there with ya.