Washington: I have to ground you. I am grounding you. You are grounded.
Alexander: What about the war?
Washington: Fine. Other than the war. And no reading!
Alexander: I have read every book that you gave me sir.
Washington: Then no writing!
Alexander: I need to write letters to congress.
Washington: Then no… uh…
*Glances at Laurens*
Washington : No Laurens!
Alexander: What?! No Laurens?!
Washington: NO LAURENS!