My dad would tell me to cut the crap but it's my mom who really threatened to jam the soap in my mouth.

[He gives a humorously solemn nod. before looking at Larry.]

Yeah, I get that.

[They may come from different backgrounds but any kid with parents (at one point or another) can empathize with Mom and Pop Being The Law. Freddy gives Larry a smile and a nudge. No need to get into anything he'd rather not talk about.]