Quote from Brick in Major Anxiety
Brick: Mom, Dad, I've decided I'd like to be popular. Frankie: Okay. Mike: Not sure that's really couch-worthy. Brick: I've noticed lately that all of the other boys seem to get picked up together. I don't know where they're going, but they laugh and slap each other on the back and treat each other with a lot of camaraderie and bonhomie. Mike: Well... Bonhomie does not grow on trees. Brick: It looks very enjoyable. And I'm thinking I might want to participate in that kind of thing. I know I'm not very good at the social stuff, so I would appreciate any tips you could offer. Frankie: Okay. I know you love your books, but maybe you should put them down once in a while and talk to people... You know, like at lunch or parties or at that class we send you to to teach you how to... talk to people. Brick: The thing is, I've always enjoyed reading by myself at lunch, but lately, when I do it, it feels... Lonely. Frankie: Aw, Brick. I'm sorry. But here's the thing... it's never too late. You know, maybe if you tried just a little small talk with... [Brick walks off] Brick. [Mike unmutes the TV] Mike! Mike: He left. I thought we were done.