The Middle (TV Series)

The Jump (2013)

Patricia Heaton: Frankie Heck

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Quotes 

• [Sue made her own "jumping meter" for volleyball practice] 

  Sue Heck : Hey, mom. Hey, dad. W-we're seeing who can jump higher. I made the jumping meter myself.

  [she jumps and hits a level] 

  Sue Heck : Yeah!

  Frankie Heck : Ooh, that's clever.

  Sue Heck : Dad, try.

  Mike Heck : [easily taps the top level with his finger]  I win.

  Frankie Heck : Well, that's not fair. You're 17 feet tall.

• Frankie Heck : When's the last time any of you listened to me, huh? It's just "Mom, we need this", "Mom we need that". "Dad, there's no toilet paper," said no one ever.

• [Sue's gym coach called to tell her parents she was accepted on the volleyball team] 

  Frankie Heck : Wow. Sue made volleyball. Now when she gets home, act surprised.

  Mike Heck : I don't have to act.