Who We Are Now Page #5

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younger than my mom.

I didn't mean.

Are you coming on to me?

No.

I mean, I'm flattered.

I think, actually,

since I'm technically

employed by you right now,

it's not really appropriate.

No, I wasn't coming on to you.

You're messing with me.

I am.

Okay, great.

Oh, girl, no.

You're not bitting

these, are you?

Are you bitting your nails?

Okay, I'm about to

change your life.

This last thing I'm

gonna put on today,

it's a solution that prevents

people from bitting their nails

but if you put your fingers

anywhere close to your mouth,

it's gonna stink.

I know, my mom used

to put that on me

when I was a little girl.

See that?

I'm liking this mom of

yours more and more.

Think of me fondly every

time you look at your hands.

Do you have any kids?

Nope.

I just mean,

you seem like you know

what you're talking about.

You know what, this is

kinda tricky, actually,

so I should probably

concentrate on this for now.

Okay?

Mom?

Mom, I'm so, so, so sorry.

I really am.

We waited an hour

but then I thought it was

best we start eating because.

Daniel's parents wanted

to go to Time Square

before their flight

took off this afternoon.

Do we have to do this?

I'm sorry.

Daniel left just

like a half an hour ago

but Monica's in the bathroom.

Is she mad?

You can ask her

but I don't think she is

because we're used to it.

Get off the f***ing cross,

mom, we need the wood.

I mean...

Don't swear at me right now.

Are you kidding me?

Also, who has a brunch

in the middle of the day

in the middle of the week, okay?

I have a job.

Oh you work? That's lovely.

I work too.

You sister worked,

your sister worked really

hard on this brunch.

We show up.

We show up for our family!

And just wipe off that look.

Now is not the time

to be indignant.

No.

Now is the time for me

to be apologetic, right?

You know, that's

why you love this.

You guys get to be perfect

and I'm the f*** up,

so I'm sorry.

I do not love this.

Okay, it's just.

I...

I don't...

Well, I was just to

totally embarrassed.

Give me a break!

I mean, did anyone

try calling me?

It's really not

our responsibility

but we did try to call you.

I am sorry.

I know.

Okay, I guess my

phone was on silent.

I've been in court all

day fighting for this girl

who just got sent

back to juvenile hall.

I don't care.

I really don't care.

I know it sounds terrible

but I don't care

about this person.

I care about my

family, is that okay?

So do I.

Is that so stupid?

No.

- I don't think so.

- I care too.

I do.

You care?

I am going to work, okay?

I have to learn 28 pages.

Maybe you can meet Daniel's

parents at the wedding.

Unless, of course,

there's one of the downtrodden

you have to save that day.

She's being a little dramatic.

Yeah, you know the

story, I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry.

- It's okay.

I'm gonna go look after

mom, make sure she's okay.

Okay.

I'll see you later.

I like that color.

Hello.

I'm sorry, we're closed.

Oh.

I was just.

Hi, excuse me.

I just wanted to talk

to you for a second.

Hi.

Did you leave something here?

Um, no.

What can I do for you?

I just wanted to

apologize to you.

For what?

When I came in and saw you,

I pretended like I

didn't know who you were

but I actually I recognized you.

I know who you are.

Who am I?

I saw you the other day

outside the Watch Dogs

with your lawyer, Carl.

He's my boss.

I work there.

That was a bad day.

Yeah, he told me.

I mean, nothing specific.

Yeah, well he's not

supposed to tell you.

Right?

Isn't that...

All he said was that

things hadn't gone your way,

which, to be honest,

a blind person in the

street could've guessed.

Do you need something?

Well,

do you wanna get a drink?

I don't really drink

with people I don't know.

Okay, well I wasn't

trying to be weird.

Strangery.

I just got in a huge

fight with my mom

and I need a drink.

What?

"Strangery."

I know, can you

give me a second?

I'll come have a drink with you.

Really?

Yeah.

Pretty much all I do is

drink with strangers.

So,

you'll do.

It's gonna be like

10, 15 minutes.

Okay.

Are you sure you're okay

sitting here, by the way,

near the bathroom?

I'm fine.

Sorry, what were you saying?

Go on.

I was saying that your

boss, Carl, f***ed up

and now I'm screwed.

What's your situation?

The Watch Dog's, it's

like a schoolyard.

You know, everybody

helps everybody out.

We share case info.

Etcetera, etcetera.

All under legal

privilege, of course.

I know it's about a

kid but that's it.

Ew.

See, I told you it works.

I know, I do it

like twice an hour.

Eventually it's gonna

break you of the habit.

You'll be thanking me.

My mom makes me so angry.

She just really knows how to

push my buttons, you know?

Of course she

does, she made them.

It's my son.

My sister and her

husband took care of him

while I was in prison.

I went to prison but I

assume you know that.

Yeah.

And then I made Gabby

Alec's legal guardian

because he was just a tiny baby

and now they won't

share custody.

Well,

I mean it's understandable.

What's understandable?

Just, you know.

F*** you, that's

not understandable!

They won't let me see my son.

Well, no.

What the f*** are

you talking about?

Look.

Forget I said that.

I was trying to

think like a lawyer.

I don't wanna make

a big deal about it,

but don't ever touch

me again, okay?

Okay.

It's a touchy subject.

So sorry, so sorry.

It's okay.

Need anything else?

I'll have another one.

Do you want another one?

Sure.

Okay.

Thanks.

Hey.

I apologize.

I need to just use the

bathroom real quick.

Well look who we have here.

Tell me you're not

torturing yourself

for not letting me

give you my number.

Okay, I'm not torturing myself.

God, you're killing me.

What're you, stalking me?

Yeah, I'm stalking you

at my neighborhood bar,

where we met least night.

Peter?

Peter.

I did leave a really big

impression on you, didn't I?

Let me see that for a second.

One tiny, quick little second.

You'll have it back before you

even know it left your hands.

There you go.

Now you have my number.

Okay, now you have mine.

I'm on to you, pal.

Yeah,

you got me.

You might hear from me.

Then again, you might not.

You probably will.

Was that a friend?

Maybe, not really.

He's cute.

Mhmm.

So what happened?

What happened what?

With your mom.

Oh.

It's kind of a touchy subject.

She doesn't want any

visitors today, ma'am.

Are you sure you

spoke to Maria Mendez?

I talk to the girl every day.

Right, of course, I'm sorry.

Okay, can you ask her again?

No, ma'am, she was very clear.

Do you think you could maybe

give her a message?

Sure.

Tell her that I got the

program to hold her spot

and that she will be

transferred in two days.

Okay.

Have her sit tight until then.

Tell her it will be okay.

Okay.

Thank you.

That's weird, yeah?

Yep.

Is it weird?

I mean, day drinking?

I'm in if you're in.

F*** yeah, let's do it.

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