Baker's Man Page #4

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- I bet you do.

- Yeah.

It's a good bet. You're gonna

win that every time now.

I'll be right back.

Hey! Hey!

What's up, buddy?

Hey! What are you doing?

Oh, wait, let me guess.

Sitting at home

with you feet in pajamas

eating cookie dough

ice cream, huh?

Actually, it's a little too warm for

the ones with the feet in them.

Ugh, seriously, it's been

like a couple days

since that meeting

with the foundation,

are you still down about that?

I mean, I could have really

used the money, so yeah.

Well, maybe it's not too late.

Okay, just call him back.

No, I'm pretty sure he hates me.

Oh, he definitely hated you,

but look at it this way,

I mean it's not

like business is doing bad,

I mean, it's not like you

really need the money.

You should at least

just try and bone him.

I know you felt that tingly

feeling when he came in.

Are you okay?

Mm-hmm.

Fine.

- I'm gonna go back

to watching TV...

No! We have to do better.

Okay, you should come out

with me tonight.

There's gonna be

a lot of horny drunk men.

Yeah, that's exactly

what I'm looking for.

Okay, seriously,

just so you know,

that little thing

that you're using at home

is not like the real thing.

I don't know what

you're talking about.

Okay.

Another night of shots and walk

of shame at 6:
00 am for me.

Okay. I gotta go.

Aw, sh*t.

Oh, my god, that is rancid,

what did I eat?

Jesus.

Oh, my gosh.

No.

- So how was last night?

- Uh, well, let's just say,

whoever said, "it's not

the size of the boat,

but the motion

in the ocean" lied.

At least you get boat.

It was like a life raft.

Without a paddle.

It was tiny.

It was like a floatie.

Ooh, babe's bakery in the house.

Hey! Well, how did

they get here?

Just let...

Let's just go.

Go? Go where?

We're here to work out.

Hey! Maybe

this is a sign

that you should

give her the Grant.

She's not getting the Grant,

so if that was your plan,

then we can leave.

Okay, whoa, calm down.

I didn't know they were

gonna be here.

Let's just go work out.

- All right.

- Whoo!

Did I hear someone

say "calm down"?

Come on, guys!

CrossFit. This is my dojo.

Welcome, let's go. Come on! We'll

put the sweat in those pecs,

all right?

Come on.

Ah, ladies, it's tone time,

so if you wanna join us?

Here we go.

We got eight minutes

to knock out this wod, honus.

Eight minutes starts now!

Now!

What are you two doing here?

This place isn't big enough

for the four of us.

What? It's plenty big.

Bella, right?

You remembered.

I just wanna apologize to you

and to you, miss stock.

I do not want my actions

from the other day

to be reflected

on the foundation.

I told you he was dreamy.

If I knew you

were gonna be here,

I would have worn

my see-through workout pants.

Did I tell you to stop?

There's no stopping.

Continue.

I completely agree,

Mr. Stevens,

I think we got off

on the wrong foot.

If you wanna come back,

I can show you a detailed plan

of what I intend on doing

with the money from the Grant.

And we are done.

Time move on

to the next station.

Ladies and gentlemen, squats.

Whoo!

Man, I am tired.

Looks like you are, too.

- Some water?

- Yes, thank you.

Give me one more second.

Here you go.

I thought the bottle

was gonna squirt on you,

so I opened it.

Thank you.

So, um, so let's

set up a meeting

to discuss what you would

do with the Grant,

if we chose you.

Yeah?

Tell me when.

Well, I am busy all afternoon,

but I'm available for dinner,

if that works for you.

Sounds great.

Let me know when.

Call me.

- I'll call you.

- Okay.

- I'll wait for it.

- Will you? Great.

I'll see you later.

Mrs. raisin, thank you so much

for agreeing to meet me

on such short notice.

The only reason I made time

is because you are

Theresa Stevens' son.

You knew my mother?

Yes, we were

high school friends.

You look just like her.

- So what can I help you with?

- Like I said on the phone,

Alyssa stock, she's in the

running for our $100,000 Grant,

and I know she used to be

one of your top donors,

but over the last year,

doesn't look like she's given

to you or any other

organizations.

Do you know why all

of a sudden she stopped?

I don't know what miss stock

is doing with her money,

but as far as keeping

the integrity

of what your mother started,

she's right in line.

Thanks.

I know it might sound weird,

but I don't think you should

redecorate the bakery.

Why not? I mean,

it's an older building,

so you kinda have to

keep it bright and shiny

- to make it stand out. -Yeah, but,

there's so much character to it.

I mean, your grandmother

didn't redecorate,

neither did the person

before her.

True, but I don't think

my granny had the opportunity

to get $100,000.

I wanna inspire,

and educate, and serve.

Hmm. You've been

doing your homework, I see.

You know, I really envision

taking it to the next level.

You know, I wanna open up

multiple locations

and really spread my grandmother's

essence beyond Columbus.

Is there any other location,

in particular,

- that you'd like to have?

- I don't know.

I guess, I've never really

been outside of Ohio,

so it's hard to say,

but no, I really see spreading

my grandmother's name

across the country.

Yeah, babe's bakery

is a special place.

Mm-hmm.

So, correct me if I'm wrong,

but I think the last time

I saw you out at a restaurant

you were pretending that I was

your new girlfriend.

Okay. Let's talk

about your business plan.

You don't want to play?

No. We wouldn't work out.

Okay.

I was just joking.

You've been given things

your whole life,

and instead of appreciating it,

you want to redecorate.

- You want a change?

- What?

I worked hard

for everything I have.

I've run a successful business

by the age of 22.

Anyone can run

a successful business

when it's already

been established.

Yeah, well, not everyone

can double the profits

within the first two years

unless they have

a lot of faith

in what they're doing.

A lot of hard work

backing it up.

I just need to be certain

my Grant goes to someone

who helps the community

and doesn't try to take

advantage of them.

Okay, is this even

about the Grant

- or is this about your personal issues?

- You don't know me.

I know you well enough

to know that you were willing

to pretend that I was your girlfriend

before you even knew my name.

You were so out to prove to your

fiance that you had moved on

that you were willing to be with a

woman that you didn't even know.

So we're gonna pull that card?

And you were so shallow

that you were willing to stand

in front of a restaurant

and tell the date

that you thought I was your

brother that died in a war.

Grow up.

You know who I wish you were?

I wish you really were

my brother that died

fighting for this country.

That's who I wish you were.

That's who I was

hoping you were,

which you'll never be him.

I should go.

Thank you for looking

at my business plan.

Can I speak to Alyssa, please?

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