All language subtitles for The Middle s01e23 Signals.eng

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There are lots of difrerent kind
of signals people use

to communicate valuable
information to each other

Some are subtle.

Wow, you lost a ton of weight!

And some, not so much.

Did you hear that, Mike?

Brian's taken up running and
says it's changed his life.

Yeah, I heard. I don't
really care about running.

Aah.

But did you see the shoes
she wore on Wednesday?

To die for.

How many pairs do you
think she has?

That was fun.

Yep.

Kinda late, though.

I was ready to go an hour ago.
I guess you missed my signal.

I missed your signal?

I missed your signal?

Oh, that's hilarious.

I gave you so many signals,

other people's husbands
were responding.

What are you talking about?

Mike, you didn't hear yourself.

You can't just say every thought
that pops into your head.

Aw, come on. Are we
really gonna go here?

Look, we're 20 years in.

We got 20, 30 more,
and we're done.

Can't we just ride
it out till then?

And why are you so worried about it?
I said it, not you.

Yeah, but you're a reflection of me.
I married you.

I picked you. When you start
saying stuff like that,

it's like my own arm suddenly
starts flapping uncontrollably,

- ...and there's nothing I can do to stop it.
- Well, I must be doing something right.

People keep inviting
us to parties.

Our party's coming
up in a few weeks.

People come to that.
I'm very social there.

You're confusing
yourself with me.

I talk. I make the chitchat.

You cling to the
grill and ask people

- ...if they want cheese on that.
- You knew what you were getting when you bought me.

I... I guarantee you, people are
going home right now saying,

"can you believe Mike said that?
How inappropriate!"

Or they're saying, "poor Mike.
What a great guy.

Too bad he's married to
that shrew."

Oh, yeah? Well, read this sign.

Yep, some signs are unmistakable,

like those that signify the
coming of spring,

when the teenage boy wakes from
his long winter slumber

and comes out of hibernation
to forage for food.

Hey, dad, when are you cleaning
the pool for the barbecue?

- Coming up soon!
- Eh, I don't know. That's a lot of hassle.

- Maybe we'll just skip the pool.
- What? No! No, you gotta clean the sweet aboveground pool.

Yeah, well,
that pool's turned into

a sweet aboveground
frog habitat.

It's the kickoff to the
whole Orson bikini season.

If our family can turn our
back on this tradition,

then I don't know what
we stand for anymore.

Great. I have a new tradition.
You clean it. I'm off. Bye.

Oh, don't forget We have
Brick's thing after school today.

Oh, yes. The odd squad pageant.

I wouldn't miss
it for the world.

Oh, Sue, I was
talking to Mrs. hagen

at the party last night,
and she told me

that her daughter's in
the church youth group

and really likes it.
- Youth group? Isn't that sorta for geeks and losers?

Axl! I think you should
give it a chance.

You're always wanting
to join something,

and there's no
tryouts for Jesus.

Don't worry.

Mom gets on these kicks
where she feels guilty,

like she's gotta be a
better parent or something.

She'll take you a few times,

but she'll get tired
of driving you.

You won't have to go anymore.

Welcome, parents,

to the first spring
social-skills-a-thon.

We at the social skills group
are very excited to show you

the wonderful
progress we've made.

First up,

Brick and Zack will demonstrate a
reciprocal conversation.

Boys.

Hi, Brick. How are you?

Fine. Thanks for asking, Zack.
How are you?

I'm fine.

- How much are we paying for this again?
- Mike.

N... now I know this all
looks easy, parents,

but social interactions
can be awkward

for people who don't inherently
pick up the signals or cues

most of us take for granted.

Not knowing the right
thing to say at a party

or other group situation
can lead to hurt feelings.

First, let's show
everyone the wrong way.

Hello. Can I join your group?

Sure. Henry was just
talking about baseball.

I don't really care
about baseball.

I'm done talking to you now.

Uh-oh!

That's because we, as adults,
know it's not okay.

Now let's show
them the right way.

Oh. I don't know much
about baseball,

but I'd be very interested in
hearing what you have to say.

You see, parents,

even if we're not interested
in what others are saying,

we can't tell them that,
or people will think we're rude.

Oh. Hmm.

Hmm. Excuse me.

Is there a height
limit for this class?

Sometimes the point
is so obvious,

you don't have to say it.

Say it. Just say it.

I knew it wasn't my
side of the family.

You're always blaming me
for Brick being short.

I'm just saying, he might have
gotten a few things from you.

You wanna go down this road?
We can go down this road.

Let's go kid by kid.
Axl's knees... your family.

Sue's teeth... your family.

Brick's snoring...
You again.

Yeah, we don't have to go
down the road. Okay then.

You know what you know.

Hey, I was very social as a kid.

Well liked, picked first on every team.

Of course they're
gonna pick you.

You're a freakin' skyscraper.
Brick doesn't have that luxury.

Ur shrimpy genes, not mine.

It's not just about
the genes, Mike.

Kids watch.
They watch and learn.

I know, I know. I get it.
I need to set a better example.

I'll do it for Brick.

That way,
some day in the future,

he won't ever have to
have this conversation

with his wife.

Well, spring's a time for beginnings,

and Sue was giving youth
group a try.

I mean, I want to be a good
parent and everything,

but it was kind of a pain
to have to drive her.

Oh. Ohh.

Do you need some help?

Oh, thanks.
Uh, this happens all the time.

Oh, hold on. Hold on.

There.

Oh, hey. Thanks!

No problem.

Hey, guys. Uh, let's
everybody come on up front,

and, um, let's get these
chairs out of the way,

make a peace circle.

Hey, what happened
to Reverend Hayver?

Oh, he doesn't lead
the youth group.

He does.

Really?

Okay.

For all you new guys,
my name is Reverend Timtom.

Well, actually, my name is
Reverend Timothy Thomas,

but my friends...
and you are my friends...

call me Reverend Timtom.

Let's rap
about what's on your minds.

* It's tough being a teen *

* when this world can be so mean *

* no one takes you seriously *

* you say, "who will
understand me?" *

* when the world tells
you you're nothin' *

* just remember that
you'r somethin' *

* yeah, it tough being a teen *

* yeah, it's tough *

* being a teen *

*

Oh. Now if we could
just convince him

that cleaning out the
garage would get him girls,

we'd be on to something.

The urge to mate is a
powerful incentive, Frankie.

Makes men do crazy things.
Makes men marry.

You know what else is powerful?

Love and fellowship
and understanding.

A lot of forces at play
in this complicated world.

It's tough being
a teen right now.

Tough being a teen.

Hey, buddy. Proud of the
good work you did yesterday.

Looks like you really
learned a lot in the class.

Yep. So I'm done now, right?

I worked out all
my social issues?

Social issues.

Well, son,
you're never really done.

You can always try to better yourself.

I think I'm probably as good as I can get.

We did the thing,
got the pizza party. I'm done.

Here's the thing, Brick.

Everyone can always
improve, even me.

I might not always set
the best example for you.

I'm not always the
most social guy.

But don't get me wrong.
I was popular, really popular.

Wow.

The stripes on your shirt are
thicker going up and down

and then thinner going sideways.

Look, Brick, we got this
big barbecue coming up.

What do you say you
and me go out there

and really try to be social.

It'll be like our
spring training!

Our what? Is that a sports thing?

Yeah, sports.

I don't know much,

but I'd be interested in
hearing what you have to say.

Attaboy!

* beneath the long hair,
awkwardness and pimples *

* king of the jews *

* a lonely teenage savior
no one could understand *

* awkward on the outside *

* but inside, a wise young man *

* yeah, Jesus was
a teenager, too *

Mmm, yes, he was.

He was. He was.

Mahalo.

Hangoo, everybody.

Um...

Reverend Timtom,
can I ask you something?

Sure. What's on your mind?

Reverend Timtom,

are we still going on
the field trip next week

to explore all God's wonders? Yes,
we are, Marcy,

but I was talking to
this young lady first.

Um, Reverend Timtom,
I was wondering

if you'd like to come to
our barbecue this weekend.

You can bring your guitar.

Aw, that'd be beautiful.

I'll be moving to my next
parish after the field trip,

that'll be a nice
good-bye for me,

give me a good send-off.

Is that true?
Is Reverend Timtom leaving?

Yeah, I heard since they
refinished the pews,

the parish doesn't have
enough money to keep him.

But he gets me.

but, Sue being Sue,
was not gonna give up.

Hi, I'm collecting money

to keep Reverend Timtom
in the church.

He really gets teens.

The Heck barbecue was
in full swing.

Axl's right. It's the kickoff
to Orson bikini season,

and you just can't turn your back
on that kind of tradition.

God, what is going on?

It's supposed to be spring!

Where is global warming
when you need it?

Hey! Come on in the pool,
ladies.

I'll hold your
sweatshirts while you go in

Dude, you need to move more!

Splash around. Make it look fun.

Ohh.

All right. So we're clear?

A lot of backseat
grillers are gonna come up

and try to tell you how to do it,

but you gotta stay focused
and do what I told you.

Keep your mind on the meat.

Thank you, Mike.

It's an honor to be
trusted with your grill.

My dad never let me
anywhere near ours.

He would squirt me
with a spray bottle.

Oh.

There we go.

Brick! Ready to hit this
party and socialize?

What are we gonna do?

Look people in the eye.

- What are we not gonna do?
- Walk away while people are still talking to us!

All right. Mingle on three.
One! Two...

Is that a sports thing again?

Seriously, Brick, you read
a hundred books a day.

Can't one of 'em
be about sports?

I was really touched
watching them.

Two socially awkward
creatures...

one giant, one tiny...

clearly out of their element,
but willing to try.

I just hoped they did better
than Bob at the grill.

You're kidding!

So you have ancestors
from France and Belgium?

Yes.

Genealogy is so fascinating,
don't you think?

Well, I don't know
much about that,

but I'd be very interested in
hearing what you have to say.

Hi. My name's Brick.
So what do you like to do?

ah!

Reverend Timtom! You showed up!

Well, why wouldn't I?
You invited me.

Well, I invite people
to a lot of things.

They don't always show up.

I like you.

I like you, too.

You're a good listener.

You're a good talker.

I've never met
anyone as interested

in growing winter
squash as I am.

Until now, I've known
little about the topic,

but I've thoroughly
enjoyed this conversation.

This isn't working.

My body's not good

at regulating its
own temperature.

Maybe if we move closer,
it'll get warmer.

*

* it's tough being a teen *

* when this world
can be so mean *

* no one takes you seriously *

* you say, "who will
understand me?" *

Whoa. Who's the weird old
loser playing guitar?

Could this geezer be
any more lame?

What do you say we hit the pool?

and I could rub some
suntan lotion on your back,

or... you could do mine?

We could set up a
suntan lotion train!

* and on that day,
you'll stand and shout *

Uh, hey! Look at those guys
in the pool. That looks fun.

* well, it's tough
being a teen *

Oh! Hi, sorry. I was just
looking for a serving spoon

for the macaroni salad.

Um, I think it should be...

right here.

Oh. How about that?
Got it on the first try.

Thanks.

Need some help carrying
this stuff out?

Oh, that'd be great. Thanks.

I asked Brian to
come in and help me,

but I don't think
he even heard me.

- But that's pretty typical these days.
- I understand.

Really? Did you sense something

the other night at
the dinner party?

'Cause he's just... y... no.
You know what? Sorry.

I don't want to bore you with
my relationship troubles.

Oh, I don't know
much about that,

- ...but I'd be very interested in hearing
what you have to say. - You would?

I think we got off on the
wrong foot last time.

I brought you some cake.

Forks are inside.

but then you can't remember
what it was you wanted.

I hear you.

It's like something's missing.

You're... you're restless.

Sure. I've had that
feeling myself.

You have?

Wow. I just... feel like
you get me in a way that...

well, no one has gotten me in
a very long time.

I'm glad.

God, Mike.

The way you're looking at me...

You've never looked
at me like this.

Thanks for noticing.

This is crazy.

You wake up in the morning,

and you think your
life's gonna go one way,

and then it takes a turn
you didn't expect.

So, how do you wanna play this?

I'm done talking to you now.

Frankie, seriously,
give me another chance.

I got distracted when
that guy started singing.

It was like he was
speaking to me.

There was no way I was letting
Bob near the grill again.

I had looked for
Mike to take over,

but he and Brick seemed
to have disappeared.

Socializing is hard.

Harder than I thought.
What happened to you?

I offered a boy cake,
and he punched me.

I got offered somethin', too.

You know, buddy,
I've been thinking.

Maybe we're meant to be
who we're meant to be,

and it's when we start trying
to change who we're meant to be

that things get mess up.

It sounds like an excuse,
but mom'd probably fall for it.

No, I mean it.
Brick, are you happy?

Yes. Are you happy?

Yes.

So why are we letting
people try to change us?

We're fine just the way we are.

So do I still have to
go to the social group?

Eh, Brick, that's kinda
your mom's thing.

She wants you to go.
Just go for now.

Eventually she'll get
tired of driving you.

Reverend timtom?

I was trying to raise money

so the church could
afford to keep you.

I tried my best,

but I only raised 6
dollars and 12 cents.

Will this keep you
here another week?

- At least until I get my
bake sale up and running? - Aw, honey, I'm not leaving

'cause the church
can't afford to keep me.

I'm leaving because
I gotta keep roving.

It's who I am.
I'm Timtom, the roving rev.

I hear there's a lot of
troubled teens in Dayton,

so I gotta move on.

But I just found you,
and now you're leaving.

You gave me hope,

but now everything
just seems impossible.

You know, if you take the
"im" off of "impossible,"

what do you get?

Im. No, the other half.

Possible.

That's right, Sue Heck.
Possible!

You remembered my name.

You only met me twice,
and you remembered my name!

That's why you have to stay.

You get me!

When you go to Dayton,
what's gonna happen to me?

I'll tell you what's gonna
happen to you, Sue Heck.

* You're gonna be just fine *

* you're gonna be all right *

* you don't have
to change a thing *

* you're super keen
and outta sight *

* you heard it from
Reverend Timtom *

* don't let people
drag you down *

* there's a power up there *

* can you feel it now? *

* don't let them
try to change you *

* don't let 'em chip
away at who you are *

It's a miracle! Thank you,
old guitar dude!

Whoo-hoo! Yeah!

* don't let thetry
to change you *

Yeah! The sun's out!

*

Oh, Mike!

You looked into her eyes and
told her you understand?

You can't do that to a woman.

Yeah, apparently not.

I guess all this
with a personality

is too much.

I need to hold some back.

- Honestly, though, nothing happened.
- Stop saying that. I know.

Really? Yeah.

- That's the flip side to having a
husband who's bruttally honest I know you're never gonna lie to me.

- Yes, I do.
- You don't know. Lot of opportunities out there

for a guy like me who
knows how to listen.

I'm done talking to you now.

I've been looking for you.
You know,

some people like to use
ladybugs as their pest control.

I like poison.

Good old American poison.

Yeah, Mike and Brick were never
gonna be social butterflies,

but when times got rough,

they figured a way to
help each other out.

Stock up with root vegetables,

- ...like potatoes and rutabagas...
- Dad, I am terribly sorry to interrupt,

but I have an emergency
that requires

- ...your immediate attention over there.
- I'm sorry.

My son needs my help.
Another time?

Uh, I...I look forward to it.

*

* fine the way you are *

* gonna be fine
the way you are *

* gonna be fine *

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