Barry corners his brother-in-law, Walter, in a private moment to desperately seek professional help for his emotional instability. The scene highlights Barry's profound isolation and his fear of being judged by his overbearing family.
WALTER: What's up?
BARRY: Well I'm sorry. Before...
WALTER: Mhm.
BARRY: And I'm sorry that I did that.
WALTER: It's alright.
BARRY: I wanted to ask you because you're a doctor, right?
WALTER: Yeah.
BARRY: I don't like the way I am sometimes. [beat] Can you help me?
WALTER: Barry, I'm a dentist, what
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