Pop offers sage and humorous advice to young Buddy about how to handle his crush on a girl at school. The scene highlights the tender bond between grandfather and grandson as they navigate the complexities of young love and the importance of being yourself.
POP: The wee girl’s still showin’ some interest, yeh?
BUDDY: She looks at me sometimes, but we’re not allowed to talk in the class, so I can’t say anything, an then, when we go out to the playground, she’s always with her friends, and I’m with my friends, and then we go home.
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