Brightburn (2019)
Meredith Hagner: Merilee McNichol
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Quotes
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Merilee McNichol : Brandon, do you feel bad about what you did to Caitlyn?
Brandon Breyer : [hesitating] You know, sometimes, when bad things happen to people, it's for a good reason.
[Merilee is shocked and Brandon is emotionless]
Merilee McNichol : Brandon, part of my job is to update the school and update your mom on your progress and let them know if you are showing any growth or remorse. And I, I can't take it easy on you because... you're my family.
[Brandon remains unmoved]
Merilee McNichol : Brandon, I'm giving you an opportunity to talk to me. I'm supposed to update the sheriff tomorrow and I have to be honest with him.
[Brandon breathes heavily in anger]
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[Kyle refuses to let Brandon have the rifle Noah gives him for his birthday]
Brandon Breyer : Give it to me!
Kyle Breyer : I'm sorry, what'd you just say to me?
Brandon Breyer : I said...
[pounds his fist on the table]
Brandon Breyer : give it to me!
[Erica and two other diner patrons notice Brandon making a scene]
Tori Breyer : [whispering] Brandon.
Kyle Breyer : Okay, we are done here. We're not having ice cream. Thank you so much. Brandon, let's go.
[Kyle grabs onto Brandon and refuses to get up]
Kyle Breyer : Brandon, come on, let's go... Brandon? Up now!
Tori Breyer : [whispering] Brandon. Listen to your father.
Kyle Breyer : [as Brandon makes a mean face to his mother] We are leaving. Let's go!
Tori Breyer : [Tori and Brandon get up] Love you, guys.
Merilee McNichol : I love you. I'm sorry.
Tori Breyer : So fun!
Kyle Breyer : Let's go!
Tori Breyer : Thank you so much.
Merilee McNichol : Call me later.
[whispering]
Merilee McNichol : Okay, sorry.
Tori Breyer : Don't even worry about it.
Merilee McNichol : [whispering] I'm so sorry.
Tori Breyer : No. Yep. Bye. Ha-ha.
[Erica and two other diner patrons continue to stare at the family leaving as Erica makes a smirk]
Merilee McNichol : I love you guys! Babe, I told you.
Noah McNichol : You sure you want kids?
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Merilee McNichol : So Brandon, you mom tells me that you've been having some issues lately about being adopted
Brandon Breyer : Nothing bad, only good ones.
Merilee McNichol : Really? How so?
Brandon Breyer : I've realized I'm special. Because my real parents aren't from a stupid place like here.
Merilee McNichol : Brandon, you don't think of your mom and dad as your real parents?
Brandon Breyer : I do, but I just know I'm something else. Something superior.