I don’t know, you just couldn’t. Eh, I don’t want people to think that I’m up myself or whatever. I’m proud of my grades but I don’t want everyone to know — especially Lexie, since she’s not doing so well with her school stuff. Nope, that’s not how this works.
Well, I have faith in you, so don’t even worry about not having it. If you’re proud, you should be able to be proud! I mean, that’s an awesome thing! School not going good for her? That is totally how it works.
I’m tired. Sush. Nooo I want another drink. Today was to long [She pouts. before sitting down.] What’s the difference?
Well, why don’t we eat and go lay down then? How about another drink and then some water? Is that a deal? What happened?! [She frowns slightly, shrugging after a moment.] Flavor. I’ve always liked red sauce better but both are good. I can always put some of each on the plate. I can’t really describe the difference but they’re both pretty good. I just prefer red sauce.
Thank you for having faith in me. I need someone to say that to me that aren’t my parents. Aw, come on. Give me a few stories. I’ll tell you one of mine.
Now, why wouldn’t I have faith in you? You’re a smart cookie. I mean, straight A’s is something you should be bragging about. Fine fine, but you have to go first.
I mean, I don’t want to, but it is Hollywood, you know? Marilyn, Anna-Nicole, don’t they have like a ghost tour of all the young and infamous deaths here? Freaky. Actually, who am I kidding, I really want to take that tour, and every other tour, I’m a big giant tourist at heart. No, but I really want to go, you know, for the history. Like, New York was the place to be for every big person in the 20th century, but in the 19th century, it was Paris, and it was truly an author’s and artist’s town. Just all the culture, I don’t know, I think I would die if I got to go. Okay, so, bomb ass party, check.
Wait, really? That’s actually so useful, where were you when I was in high school? Ah, well, nursing’s a noble profession. What got you into that?
I feel like it’s overrated but that’s because I grew up here. So it’s nothing special to me. I’m pretty sure they do. I’ve never gone on it but that’s because tourists can be reallllly annoying. Not all of them, just some. Oh, just don’t go being one of the annoying and crazy ones. I can show you where to go for tours, I sadly, know where most of them are. Oh, that’s a good reason to go. It is, you’re right. It’s a great place for artists and authors, old and new. I’m sure the culture there is a complete 180 from here. That would be really awesome to experience. Well, as long as you die happy? Done deal, for when you leave though.
Really! I like to think poetry is useful. Being good with words is kind of needed thing most days. At my high school? It’s always been what I’ve wanted to do. I get pure joy out of helping people.
Oh, okay — well, I do tend to over study. I’m just scared I won’t actually know the stuff. It’s scary. Heh, you can just tell me them. Do it.
See, so you’re only making it a little harder on yourself. You’ll know it. The breaks help your brain hold onto it. There have been studies about it. You’ll do fine, I know it. Nope, it doesn’t work that way. That’s too easy.
No no you didn’t you said you had food. Meaning you had it ready. Or in my mind it means ready. But I could get a drink and a plate now instead. Ugh. I’m just hungry.
I said I was making food, babe! We need to get you some water, we don’t need you having a hangover. Well, [She pauses when the oven goes off, turning to face it before pulling the food out.] See, nearly ready. Just have to get it all situated. Red or green sauce? [She smiles and looks over at her girlfriend, grabbing a plate and a fork.]
It really is, a land of opportunity. Y’know, but a mansion. I kind of already feel so fulfilled, I’ve finally been able to say that cliche and it made sense, so I could probably die happy now? Or I’ll just move to France. But you guys would have to throw a bomb ass party for me, the people that gave me the courage to fly.
What is your strong suit? I’m making a list.
It truly is. And it being LA, at least that’s what people always say. A mansion of opportunity. All in a few days, right? It’s like the icing on the cake or something. Oh, don’t go dying young. That’s always the worst kind of news. Just celebrate! France, have you ever been there? Oh don’t worry, it’d be one for the record books.
