In the Dark Page #2

I was feeling kind of lonely

across the street

all by myself.

Well, come by

any time!

Really?

Yeah.

Let me-- let me

show you something.

They have the best

incense over here.

Can I-- do you

want to go with me?

Yeah, sure, sure!

How long have you

lived here?

Oh, a long time.

Seven years.

Oh, wow!

Yeah.

Oh, I can't wait to learn

the neighbourhood.

I'm going to make you

dinner.

Okay, great.

It'll be nice to have

a friend nearby.

What does she

look like?

I don't know--

brown hair.

I think she liked you.

Why would you

say that?

'Cause she perked up when

she heard you were my aid.

I guess she thought

we were a couple.

The studio door

is open.

Yeah, I thought I heard

something there this morning.

It was just my imagination.

Want me to close it?

Doesn't matter.

Well, you asked me

not to go in there.

Well, that was before

I knew you.

Go ahead,

look around.

Your work is really inspiring.

Thank you.

You know, you could still

do those things.

No.

At least the sculpting.

You're always saying you have

nothing but time on your hands.

I'm not ready yet.

Maybe you could

teach me?

Come on.

I don't know.

I'll get it.

Yes?

Hello, I'm looking for

Ali Lear.

Alejandra.

Yes.

And you are?

Alex Smith,

reporter with the Times.

No.

I'd just like to

speak with her.

Ms. Lear is in no condition

to speak to anyone.

You need to leave.

And who are you?

Who am I?

I'm her caretaker.

She relies on me

for everything.

She does not take a step

without me.

I am her eyes.

Now, Ms. Lear

wants her privacy.

Ms. Lear needs

her privacy

and you need to leave--

now!

Who was it?

No one.

It was that reporter

looking for you.

Just relax.

It's just that

people like that--

they just piss me off.

You should be a chef.

I learned from

my mom.

She was a good cook,

it was her art.

My mother wasn't much

of a cook.

She wasn't really much of

a homemaker at all.

I should go.

I'll see you tomorrow.

I had a good time today.

Me, too.

Lock the door.

Yes, Jeffrey.

ALI:

Jeffrey, is that you?

Yeah.

We're having coffee.

Linda brought croissants.

Just a sec.

'Morning.

Hey there.

Hey, Jeffrey.

It's good to see you.

How are you doing?

Good, I'm good.

What's up?

Linda came by on her

way to work.

She has a great idea.

Oh, yeah? What's that?

Bob!

Linda!

Hey!

What are you

doing here?

I thought you

graduated.

Oh yes, I did.

Long ago.

I just wanted to show my friends

where I grew up.

Bob, this is Ali.

Hi.

And this is Jeff.

Hey, Jeff.

You got some ID?

Alright.

Cool, good seeing you!

Talk to you later.

Linda, what's his

problem?

No problem.

He's doing his job.

Why didn't he ask Ali

to see her ID?

The strangest thing

Just happened

Can I get

a vodka cranberry, please?

Hi.

Hi.

Everything

Has changed

Oh, God.

Thank you for tonight.

It was really fun.

It was a great idea.

Do you mind walking me

to my door?

I'm the only one

in the building right now.

It's kind of creepy.

I don't want to--

It's okay, I'll be fine.

Goodnight.

Oh, goodnight!

I'll be right back.

So, did you

have fun tonight?

It was okay.

I was thinking, um,

maybe you and I could

go out sometime.

No, I don't think so.

Are you and Ali--

No.

But you like her?

Well, I guess she's

pretty enough, but--

it's just that I have

a girlfriend.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

So?

So? Nothing.

To be honest,

it's empty.

I don't have anybody

to care about,

nobody to love.

I tried to warn you.

I know you did.

You were right about

something else, too.

Oh? And what is that?

Jeff.

He's been a big help.

Oh, great. You two

are getting along?

Mm-hmm.

Any problems?

Don't take this

the wrong way--

I don't know what

I'd do without him.

But?

But he's a little...

possessive.

Possessive? How?

Yeah, a friend came by

the other day

and it was--

I don't know, like,

like he was jealous.

A male friend?

Mm-mm.

Actually, a female friend

who's just

moved in across the street

in the neighbourhood.

She has a crush on him

and it makes him

I guess,

uncomfortable.

And he's just-- I don't think

it has anything to do with that

and I'm sure

it's nothing,

but it just was--

you know.

He can be an intense

young man.

Yeah, you think?

Jeff, look who's here!

Hi, Doc.

Hey, Jeff.

How are you?

Good, I'm good.

How are you?

I'm well, thank you.

So, what brings you by?

Oh, I came by to see

my patient and you.

Oh?

To tell the truth,

I have to be going,

but I was stalling

hoping to see you.

Well, here I am.

I was telling Lisa how

good you've been to me.

Really helpful.

No, honestly, Jeff,

she just told me

you were a natural

caregiver.

You should really consider

a career in rehab.

We should talk about it.

I mean, Ali's not going to

need you forever.

Yeah, the good doctor has just

dropped by an application

to begin the process

to get a guide dog.

Really? You never mentioned

a dog before.

No, I really never

thought about it

but now that I do,

I think it's a great idea.

It's just--

it's just not as simple

as all that.

I know, but I think

it's a great idea

You're always worrying about me.

A dog could protect me.

Thank you for coming by.

Mm, it was my pleasure.

And like I said,

you and Jeff fill out

those forms

and then he can

drop it off at my office

and when you do,

we should talk about

your new calling.

Helping the blind.

Yes, of course.

What are you hiding from

the blind lady?

Play your little game,

but you're going to have to

tell me after breakfast.

Alright.

Promise?

Promise.

Loosen it up.

Then you have to figure out

what you want to make.

I dunno.

Uh, how about a rock?

You have to make something

a little more complicated.

How about...

a dragon?

If you say so.

What about you?

First to make

the body.

Oh my gosh,

it's something.

It's so painful, you just have

to laugh through your tears.

Jeffrey, look who

stopped by!

Hey, Jeffrey!

Nice dragon, by the way.

And your mask

is so good.

You really are talented.

Ha ha.

No, seriously!

Don't-- you don't give

yourself enough credit.

Um, look, I need to

get going.

I have some work

I gotta finish.

Thanks for--

No, I'll walk you out.

It's just so good to get

all that out, you know?

I'm glad you

came by.

Yeah, it was--

I'm a very good

therapist.

I can't figure out my own life

but I can help you with yours.

Thank you!

I'll see you soon.

Okay.

Bye, Jeffrey!

See you later.

Bye.

What was that about?

Hmm?

What? Not even a hello?

What was she

doing here?

Every time I turn around,

she's here.

Are you inviting her?

She dropped by

after work.

Yeah.

Maybe she has a crush

on you-- whatever.

but that doesn't give you the

right to be rude to people.

I just worry about

you and strangers.

She's not a stranger.

This is my home,

you're a guest in it

just like Linda

is a guest in it,

and I expect my guests

to be nice to each other.

I'm sorry.

I'll see you.

Linda.

Jeff, hi.

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