Patty and Graham in “On the Wagon”

Patty

Why is that, though, do you suppose? I mean, why is it so taboo? Why, why is it that, that you can't speak to people honestly about their children?

Graham

Because-- I'm gonna kill you. Oh, Patty, it's like twelve-fifteen already.

Patty

I know, I know, I know. Okay, I'm gonna stop obsessing about this, starting now. 'Night.

Graham

'Night. Because. [Graham turns on the light] Because nobody wants to hear something like that. Nobody wants to hear they may have made a mistake with their kids. Nobody wants to be accused of not being a decent parent. I mean, it-it is, it is an unwritten law, whatever goes on in your family is your business, period. Nobody else's.

Patty

Do you mind? I'm trying to sleep here. Do you really believe that? I mean, you really believe that it would be that much of an intrusion to casually and non-confrontationally mention to someone that you happen to be a little concerned about their child?

Graham

Uh, okay, okay. How would you respond to something like that? You know, some friendly, well-meaning comment like that?

Patty

Poison dart. Ohhh.