Quote from Brick in The Optimist
Brick: Dad, why did you bully my friend this morning? Mike: Wait, what? Brick: My friend said you bullied her. Frankie: You have a friend? Brick: Yeah, her name is Piper. She says you got out of the car and were mean to her. Mike: Well, 'cause she was being mean to you. Sue: Could you guys keep it down? You are being so... obstreperous. Mike: No, it looked like she was holding the door so you couldn't get in the building. Brick: No, we were just goofing around. She's my friend. Mike: Well, I'm sorry, Brick. In my defense, you talking to someone your age does not exactly scream "friend." I was trying to help. Brick: Well, now the whole school thinks my dad has to protect me from a girl. So, thanks for the help.