The Middle, Season 1

Sue:
Mom, can I talk to you?

Frankie:
Yeah, sure.

Sue:
I saw this boy today at school...

Frankie:
[narration] 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:
Uh, sure, honey. That's a great plan.

Sue:
Yay! [walks away]

Frankie:
Brick, did you make your own lunch?

Brick:
Uh-huh! Did it all by myself!

Frankie:
Hey! [narration] And suddenly, everything seemed hopeful. There was one less thing I would have to do tomorrow and the rest of my life. Brick would make sandwiches, Axl would learn to drive, and soon there would be time for trips to the carpet remnant store whenever I wanted...or so I thought.