The Middle (TV Series)

Average Rules (2010)

Neil Flynn: Mike Heck

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• Guidance counselor : We just got the results of Axl's aptitude test.

  Mike Heck : You don't got to sugarcoat it. We already had two other conferences today, so we're getting used to the drill.

  Guidance counselor : He tested as academically gifted.

  Frankie Heck : Axl's gifted? Our Axl?

  Mike Heck : You calling my son a cheater?

• Mike Heck : We're going to be expecting a lot from you from now on.

  Axl Heck : Oh my God. You find out I'm really smart and you're still on me? I can't please you people. Aah! Stupid big brain!

• Mike Heck : No more excuses, Axl. Now that we know how smart you are, we're cracking down.

  Axl Heck : Well, if I'm so smart, then how come nothing's sticking in my brain? Seriously, I gave myself the practice test while I was on the toilet. I got a "D" and that was with cheating.

• Mike Heck : I don't think we're lazy parents at all. I think we're good parents and that we got stuck with crappy kids.

  Frankie Heck : That's right. It's nature versus nurture. I - I think more and more that it's nature. Of course, that would sort of be our fault, too.

  Mike Heck : Hey, stop that. We're good parents, Frankie. We are.

  Brick Heck : Uh, school started three hours ago. Are either of you gonna take me?

• Mike Heck : She just keeps going. Where does she get that from?

  Frankie Heck : From me? I never give up.

  Mike Heck : You give up all the time. You gave up this morning.

  Frankie Heck : You're right. As I was saying that sentence, I almost gave up and stopped talking.