Sweetie, I'm just trying to understand you. I want to know more about this person you're growing into, but I need you to open up to me so that I can. (pause) Will you please do that for me?

Don't bad mouth your mother, smart-aleck. Regardless of how intense she can be, your mom just wants what's best for you.

You can always use my place as a safe haven, sweetie. You and your sister both can, it’s every bit your home as your mom’s place is, as far as I’m concerned, but I don’t want you running there every single time you two get into a fight. You’re a Lance. And Lances stand their ground to see things through, y’hear?