Baker's Man Page #6

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Well, you gotta decide,

are you gonna get laid,

or get her paid?

As long as you get one,

the other's going away.

Was that Kanye?

No, that was Nick Philips.

Oh, yeah, baby.

Oh, it's all about to fail!

Sir, can I help you?

Um, do you know Alyssa stock?

Yeah, I do.

Are you the miracle we need?

Well, I've been called worse.

What do I need to cure?

It's the Stillwell corporation,

they're trying

to take this place over

and tear it down

and build condos.

Alyssa's been trying

to help out financially,

but it's just not enough.

I talked to her

about talking to someone

who might be able to help.

Now, why is this

such a big deal to Alyssa?

Besides the fact that her

grandmother lives here,

it's the last place her

mother lived before she died.

Um, am I able to speak

with her grandmother?

Yeah, follow me.

Knock knock, Mrs. stock.

You have a visitor.

He's a friend of Alyssa's.

Oh, a handsome visitor.

Are you Alyssa's new boyfriend?

- You okay, Josephine?

- Yes, I'm good.

- I'll be outside.

- Okay, thanks.

Uh, no, I am... I just came

to ask some questions

about babe's bakery.

The bakery.

You know, we were voted

the best bakery on the block

all through the 80s.

The 80s?

You didn't own it until 1994.

You know what?

You're right.

Did you know Theresa Stevens?

Theresa?

She is babe's bakery.

She turned it over to me.

Sweet lady.

So, why did you steal

it from her?

Steal it?

Theresa and I were friends.

She was my mentor.

I would never steal from her.

Then how did you get the bakery?

Well, let me tell you.

Theresa!

Come here and taste

this cupcake.

I think I've got

your recipe down.

Um, Josephine, I need

to talk to you.

I'm sick, Josephine.

And I have that beautiful

baby boy over there.

I can spend the next year

behind this counter,

or I can spend it with him.

Theresa, I'm so sorry.

What can I do?

I need you to take

over the bakery.

Well, what do you mean?

I've already contacted

the lawyers

and they've drawn up

the paperwork

transferring ownership

of the bakery to you.

- Why me?

- Why not you?

Your passion, your loyalty.

I mean, the

inspiration you bring

makes me feel like

we're already partners.

- Babe's bakery?

- Tell me you'll do it.

I need you to do it.

All right, sweetheart,

but babe's bakery

will always be yours.

Thank you.

I have to go.

This was my first apron.

I'm gonna keep it, okay?

So she chose me?

She chose you, whoever you are.

Did I tell you that

I met my husband here?

Volunteering as teenagers.

Sure did.

You know what,

I gotta get going,

- but, thank you.

- You're welcome.

Hi.

Come on in.

Oh.

Sorry.

Sorry. Decided to keep

it casual, I see.

Yeah, I figured why

dress up for a date

at a stranger's house.

Okay.

Is it Cologne-fest

in here?

Sorry about that, i... I obviously

sprayed a little too much.

You think?

Is this how you got

your last girlfriend?

Or is that why she left you?

Uh... am I missing

something here or...

I don't know.

Are you?

Can I get you

something to drink?

What do you got?

Water and...

Let me check.

Looks like I just have water.

Well, then, water will be great.

- Do you have ice?

- Very funny.

Mm-hmm.

So, I made enchiladas.

Hope you like it.

Mmm. Looks like throw up.

Ahem...

- Half a croissant?

- Well.

Are you rationing my food?

What the hell is your problem?

I went by CSW

nursing home today.

Have you ever been there?

Okay, there's something

I need to tell you now.

Did you follow me there?

Look, listen, I think

it's admirable

that you're fighting

a big corporation

for your mother's nursing home

to stay in business. I do.

But I also think I can help you

instead of you using

the money from the bakery.

This isn't your burden.

I'm not your charity case.

I'm not asking you

to come in and save the day.

Then why did you apply

for my Grant?

'Cause what are you really

gonna do with the money?

- Screw you.

- Alyssa, seriously.

Come here.

Alyssa!

Ray, you beautiful ray

of sunlight.

What did I tell you.

Keep 'em coming.

Thank you, ray.

Here, drink this.

It'll make you feel better.

Cheers.

Don't look so happy.

I need a blow job.

By myself?

- Hi, how are you?

- Hi.

What your name?

I don't have a name.

- Oh.

- What's your name?

My name's Michael.

I'm the owner.

My dress is slutty.

Alyssa, you have to

believe I was only trying to help.

My whole purpose for coming here

was to evaluate you

and determine

if you were worthy

for the Grant.

I was so focused

on what you weren't doing

because everything about you

and the bakery didn't add up.

It's unfortunate

that I found out this way

because I deceived you.

But I'm happy I found out.

I not only found out that

you're worthy for the Grant,

but that you're

an amazing woman.

I just want to spend

more time with you.

I don't know.

Just call me.

Okay, look, it's been

fun, but I just...

I'll be right there.

Why are you just getting here?

I just got the phone call.

I was here all night.

Yeah? What kind of people do you

have looking after my granny?

Listen, they were

the same people

that took care of your mom

when she was here.

They're the same people that

have taken care of your granny

for the last seven years.

This is absolutely

unsatisfactory care.

You know, maybe

you should be shut down.

- Alyssa, I know

you're angry, -yeah.

But can we focus on finding

your grandmother, please.

Okay, where was she last seen?

Bella, I can't talk right now.

No, my granny's missing.

What? Okay,

I'll be right there.

- Did she find her?

- Yeah.

Oh, hi, Brad.

- Hi, Bella.

- Thank you.

- Hello.

- Natalie.

- Thank you.

- Next.

Step right up. What can

I get you, sweetheart?

Can I get a chocolate cupcake?

"May I have

a chocolate cupcake, please."

May I have

a chocolate cupcake, please?

I knew that you had manners

in there somewhere.

You are smiling

a little too hard

to be looking at a screen.

What are you looking at?

A couple of my friends

just posted

some funny pictures

on social media.

Ig?

You're on Instagram?

Straight flexin'.

Well, let's take a picture,

so I can post it.

Cool.

Oh, this is great.

All right, now,

don't forget to tag me.

I won't.

What's your name on there?

Bella, what's my name on Ig?

Granny 5150.

Did you just call me crazy?

Granny, it's just a name.

All right.

Well, you have a good day.

And don't forget

your manners next time.

Yes, ma'am.

Bye.

Granny!

- Alyssa! -What are

you doing here?

Baby, girl! Oh!

Bella was telling me

how your grandpa

should get me a Pearl necklace.

- Really?

- Well...

How did you get here?

The same way I've been

getting here

for the last 13 years.

I got on the bus.

Since when do you take the bus?

Your grandpa and I have

been riding a bus forever.

And speaking of which,

where is your grandpa?

Granny, I think

we should take you back

to the nursing home, okay?

Alyssa, I want to turn

the place over to you,

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