This can take many forms: a thoughtful little unexpected compliment here or there, the courteous opening of a door, a quick encouraging smile or an understanding glance,
an impulsive little kiss or a pat on the cheek, or an affectionate squeeze of the hand.
Life seems to make sense mostly on the mediocre dignity achieved by Vicki's family, and especially in Franks loyalty to the pathetic Walter, whose
impulsive kiss he brusquely rejects and whom he really doesn't like very much, but to whom he represents integrity and a
little wisdom.