- Malcolm: You know, Francis, we never actually intended to show that letter to Mom. We were just trying to scare you.
- Francis: I know, you guys would never do that to me.
- Malcolm: But if she did see the letter, you know it was an accident, right?
- Francis: Yeah, but Richie has the letter. Please tell me Richie has the letter.
- Malcolm: Richie has coupons. Mom has the letter. But like I said, it was just an accident. I swear.
- Francis: So the thing you were threatening to do all day but had no intention of doing you did, but didn't mean to?