Frankie Quote #1585
Quote from Frankie in A Very Donahue Vacation
Sean: But my... my parents don't seem to get that. They still want me to be this thing I decided to be when I was 6, whether I still want that or not. That's what's so great about you, Mrs. Heck. You're just, you know, chill.
Frankie: Yeah? I guess I never thought about it. But the truth is, I am pretty chill.
Sean: You listen to your kids, let 'em find their own path. Like, Axl's never been that great at school. You're still proud of him anyway. That's awesome.
Frankie: Well, the thing is, Mike and I... Really, me mostly... Decided a long time ago we weren't gonna micromanage our kids. It might look like we're being lazy, but it's a choice. For instance, I have no idea where my kids are right now. Brick could be lost in the woods. But it's up to him to find his own way home.
Sean: See, that's such a great idea.
Frankie: It is, isn't? Makes them more self-sufficient. See, I don't see the need to go to every school event, or make my kids' lunches, or remember their birthdays. In our house, if you want something, you speak up. You don't just get dinner.
Sean: Man, I wish my mom thought more like you.
Frankie: Oh, well, listen. Parenting's tough. Just 'cause some of us have it down better than others, you can't judge. But your mom loves you and she knows how much you wanted to be a doctor once, so, you know, why close the door on that? Who knows? You might decide you want to be one later, and then you'll regret not having taken the MCATs.
Sean: Yeah, that totally makes sense. This was such a great talk. You're so cool, Mrs. Heck.
Frankie: I am.
The Middle Quotes
‘A Very Donahue Vacation’ Quotes
Quote from Brick
Axl: Okay, Brick, I didn't want to do this, but if you don't help me, I might have to tell Cindy about your sudden penchant for older ladies.
Brick: She'd never believe you. Besides, after she kissed that other boy, she gave me what they call a "Hall pass," which, despite the name, does not give me free access to the library.
Quote from Nancy Donahue
Nancy: Frankie, it... it's okay. I'm not mad.
Frankie: Really?
Nancy: Look, people talk about each other. It's what we do. But the thing is, deep in your heart, I know you love me, and I love you, too. I mean, hello! You're like a sister to me.
Frankie: I am?
Nancy: Of course. And no matter what, I could never stay mad at my sister. Get over here. [hugs Frankie] Come on, let's go get a couple of those pineapple drinks.
Frankie: Let's do that, and I'm buying. Ooh, you know what else they had? Watermelon Daiquiris. Doesn't that sound good? I think I'm gonna try that one. [Frankie screams as Nancy knocks her into the pool]
Nancy: Oh, my... Oh, my goodness, Frankie! What happened?
Frankie: Did you push me?
Nancy: No. I think you slipped. See this spot right here? Very slippery. Oh, my goodness. Let's get you out of there.
Frankie: [v.o.] Did I really slip, or did Nancy push me? I kind of hope she pushed me. Because that would mean maybe, just maybe, there's a little sliver of Nancy that's down in the gutter with the rest of us.
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: [v.o.] Spring break, when everyone flees the cold winter weather for the surf, the sand, or, in our case, the couch.
Sue: I think they're gonna love it.
Axl: No way. They're gonna list it. He was very clear he wanted a finished basement.
Frankie: Yeah, but after they did that mold remediation, there's no way they're gonna list it.
Brick: But she's not gonna love it without that mud room.
Frankie: I wonder what we would do if our house was ever on this show.
All: List it.