Malcolm in the Middle, Season 2

Mr. Woodward, Reese's history teacher:
I just don't think you'd throw away the son who achieves for, well, Reese.

Lois:
You don't think I'd sacrifice this one? Let me explain something to you. I would sell Malcolm down the river in a heartbeat to save Reese. Malcolm's gonna be fine no matter what happens. Maybe he'll have to go to junior college or start off blue collar, but he'll work his way up to management eventually. Reese is the one who needs saving.

Woodward:
I don't believe you. No mother could ever be that callous to her own son.

[Francis appears in the window, pressed against the glass, while rain pours down and lightning flashes.]

Francis:
Mom, please let me come home! I'm cold and I'm hungry! Please, I'll fix the roof, I'll paint the house! I'll do anything, Mom, please! Just let me live indoors, Mom! Please, I wanna be warm again! MOM, PLEASE! (sobbing)

[Lois smiles victoriously. Woodward looks rather apprehensive.]

Woodward:
Maybe we can work something out.