Brooke and Julian in “A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene”

Brooke

So, I drop-kicked the company to my mother, and I washed my hands of everything.

Julian

I admire you, letting it all go and starting over like that.

Brooke

Well, I don't know if it was brave, or if I was just a total coward.

Julian

It's brave. I have a similar situation.

Brooke

You have an evil bitch mother?

Julian

No, perennially disappointed father. I took my mom's last name so I could make it on my own, but time and again, I go back to my dad for help. And time and again, he makes me feel like a failure. But one of these days.

Brooke

Well, here's to that day.