[ Because Yancy's known Raleigh since he was a bitty thing, it's easy to catch the look that crosses his face. ] Rals, [ he comes on over and claps a hand to the back of his kid brother's neck. ] I didn't say that to make you feel like shit. Look, Chuck Hansen's a mess who doesn't like talking out feelings because she's got daddy-issues that make us look like we're whining over Dad missing our birthday. [ He offers a sympathetic look. ] And weren't you the one who told me that she'd never had a mom to show her the ropes of things while growing up?
Look, what I'm saying is, [ a sigh ] and this isn't because you're my kid brother, you put that out of your head. Look. The way I see it, you've got the advantage here: you actually know what you want. So you just have to figure out how to maneuver her into realizing that she needs to figure out what she wants, too.
[ Yancy doesn't want to get technical, but confidence isn't about puffing out your chest, or how much bravado you've got to show -- it's about being settled in your own skin and he gets that Rals' isn't there yet, which isn't so bad, because figuring things out is part of the growing up process. It leaves you options and your habits aren't set. ]
Maybe the kid doesn't know how to be nice. Or that she doesn't know how to show that she likes you. She looks like she has a lot of rage issues that she needs to work through, but you never know, she might be working through them. Maybe making out is her way of asking for a hug. Ever think about that?
[ There's a small smile on his face, and that is an affectionate mock-right hook to your jaw, kiddo. ] Trust me. If a girl can't stand you? If a girl doesn't like you? She wouldn't have the patience to make out with you.
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Look, what I'm saying is, [ a sigh ] and this isn't because you're my kid brother, you put that out of your head. Look. The way I see it, you've got the advantage here: you actually know what you want. So you just have to figure out how to maneuver her into realizing that she needs to figure out what she wants, too.
[ Yancy doesn't want to get technical, but confidence isn't about puffing out your chest, or how much bravado you've got to show -- it's about being settled in your own skin and he gets that Rals' isn't there yet, which isn't so bad, because figuring things out is part of the growing up process. It leaves you options and your habits aren't set. ]
Maybe the kid doesn't know how to be nice. Or that she doesn't know how to show that she likes you. She looks like she has a lot of rage issues that she needs to work through, but you never know, she might be working through them. Maybe making out is her way of asking for a hug. Ever think about that?
[ There's a small smile on his face, and that is an affectionate mock-right hook to your jaw, kiddo. ] Trust me. If a girl can't stand you? If a girl doesn't like you? She wouldn't have the patience to make out with you.