Frankie: [v.o.] Meanwhile, third period at Sue's school was set aside so kids could do whatever clubs they had gotten into. Since Sue didn't get into any clubs, she was sent to the front office to make student IDs. A job she referred to as the Lamination Club.
Brendan: I'm Brendan Nichols. This is my first day. Is this where I get my ID made? [Sue stares] Are you okay?

Frankie: [v.o.] Hiding Brick all day had worn me out. I needed French Lick more than ever.
Sue: Mom, can I talk to you?
Frankie: Yeah, sure.
Sue: I saw this boy today...
Frankie: [v.o.] Now, I know I should have been thrilled by this. My daughter was telling me about her first big crush. But I was so tired, all I could do was pretend to listen. And then I saw something amazing. Something I was beginning to think I'd never see in my lifetime. Brick was making a sandwich. Just this morning he was sick, and now an actual sandwich. It was like that guy who got hit by lightning and suddenly knew how to play the piano.
Sue: So, what do you think? Is it a good plan?
Frankie: Oh, sure, honey. That's a great plan.
Sue: Yay!

Frankie: Brick, did you make your own lunch?
Brick: Uh-huh. Did it all by myself.
Frankie: Hey.
Frankie: [v.o.] And suddenly everything seemed hopeful. One less thing I'd have to do tomorrow. And for the rest of my life. Brick would make sandwiches, Axl would learn to drive, and soon time for trips to the carpet remnant store whenever I wanted. [phone rings] Or so I thought.
Frankie: [answers phone] Hello?
Aunt Edie: Frankie.
Frankie: Oh, hi, Aunt Edie. Uh-huh. Okay. Be right over.

Frankie: Sue, what is that you're wearing?
Sue: It's my idea for telling Brendan that I like him. Remember? You said it was a great plan.
Frankie: Oh, honey... [answers phone] Hello?
Aunt Edie: We just heard from the doctor. It's emphysema. Oh, Frankie. I don't know how I'm gonna live without her.
Frankie: Calm down. Just calm down. I'll be right there. [hangs up] Sue, just please change the shirt. We'll talk more later.

Frankie: [answers phone] Hello? What? No, no. I've been at work all day. Mike was supposed to... Okay, just stay put. I'll be right there. [hangs up] You forgot to pick up Aunt Ginny.
Mike: You forgot to remind me.
Frankie: How many times do I have to remind you? Did you want me to pin a note to your shirt like a child?
Mike: No. You should have stuck it on my thermos like you always do.
Frankie: I'm gonna go pick up Aunt Ginny. Could you please remember to take the dog outside so it can do its business?
Mike: Dog's in a diaper.
Frankie: It doesn't know it's in a diaper. It'll only go if it's outside.
Frankie: [v.o.] And so that's how Mike and I had a big, old, nasty fight on what should have been the loving celebration of our 16th and 17th anniversaries.
Frankie: Don't wait up because I don't know when I'll be home.

Sue: Can I ask you a question about a boy?
Mike: I'd rather you not. [Sue turns away] Okay, okay. No, it's okay.
Sue: Well, his name's Brendan. I'm trying to get his attention.
Mike: Well, don't do anything sexual. Boys hate that.
Sue: Well, what did Mom do when she wanted you to notice her?
Mike: Well, with your mother, it was the other way. She didn't know I was alive. I had to make a grand gesture, so I went to a friend's barn... [a barn was spray-painted with a love heart containing "Mike + Lisa"]
Sue: Lisa?
Mike: Well, your mom didn't like me very much when we first met, so she told me her name was Lisa. But hey, it got me here, didn't it?
Sue: Wow. A grand gesture, huh? Thanks, Dad.
Mike: Heh. [looks at the dog] Yeah, it got me here.

Bob: So how was the big weekend?
Frankie: It didn't happen. Mike and I got in this big fight. He says I take on too much with the kids and my aunts. But what am I supposed to do? Everybody needs something from me.
Bob: Must be hard, being needed. I should tell you about my life but I don't wanna make you jealous. Have I mentioned I'm a bag in the wind?
Frankie: I'm just so tired. And now Mike's mad at me.
Bob: Hey, before you take care of your relationship, you need to take care of you. You're exhausted and you need to take a little break. Right now.
Frankie: I can't.
Bob: Of course you can. You deserve it. The world's not gonna stop turning if you take 15 minutes.
Frankie: Ehlert will be over me because I didn't make coffee.
Bob: I'll do it, all right? That's my anniversary gift to you, all right? Go. Enjoy.

Frankie: [v.o.] Meanwhile, Axl was offered a rare chance to practice his driving.
Axl: [on the phone while driving] Hey, Mom. Uh, Aunt Edie asked me to drive her to the mall. So if you don't call me back to say "no" in 60 seconds, I'll assume you're okay with it.
Frankie: [v.o.] While, at the same time, Brick had decided to take the dog for a pull to show off the many sights of Orson.
Brick: This is my favorite place. You're the first person, or dog, that I've ever brought here. [Sue sobs]
Frankie: [v.o.] Apparently, Brick's favorite place was also Sue's favorite place to cry.
Brick: Sue? [Doris starts to roll away] Oh, no. Doris!
Axl: Uh, Aunt Edie, I don't think that's okay. It's all right.
Aunt Edie: It's my driving beer. Isn't that Doris?