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Okay, sweetie, we're looking forward to it.

Oh, yes, you're going to love the house. We have horses and everything.

It's idyllic.

Yes, and I can't wait for you to meet Sophia.

You're going to love her.

What friend?

Oh.

Well, doesn't he have a home to go to over the summer?

No, no, I don't mind. I was just wondering why he wanted to come with you

not go home to his own family.

Well, yes, we do have plenty of room, but that's not the point.

Well, I mean, you guys aren't going to be up partying all night or anything,

you?

He's a nice kid.

An A student.

Okay, that sounds good.

All right, no, sure, it's okay. Go ahead and bring him.

The more the merrier, right?

Okay, love.

See you in a few days.

I mean, see you both in a few days.

Bye -bye.

Sounds like we're having an extra house guest this summer.

Yeah, I guess he wants to bring one of his fraternity buddies with him. I don't

have the heart to say no.

Well, I guess since Richie's going to be in Europe for the summer, the timing's

pretty good.

Yes, but Richie's your son. We don't even know this boy.

Well, yeah, but you've never met Richie either.

Well, that's different than a complete stranger.

I mean, what if he's rude or inconsiderate or something?

I don't want to be stuck with living with a frat boy in our house all summer.

Well, it's an adventure.

Let's just think of it that way.

You're right.

Let's think positive.

Well, I guess I better get the guest room fixed up now that we're going to

an extra guest.

Mom, hey!

How are you, honey? Oh, good to see you. You too.

This is my buddy Danny.

Hi. Nice to meet you, finally.

Um, you can call me Priscilla.

Hi, great.

Hi, I'm Sophia.

Nice to meet you. Hi. Hi. I'm Sophia. I'm Priscilla. Um, well, why don't we go

inside and I'll show you around, okay? Sounds good.

Follow me.

Organic? That's what I imagine.

Yeah. Oh, that was a tomato.

Oh, yeah. They're grown actually here.

You're doing such a good job with the gardening.

I just don't have a green farm.

Charlie, what do you think? Has your mom left all her marbles moving into a

ranch in the middle of nowhere?

No, not at all. I think it's great. In fact, it's probably one of the best

decisions that you've ever made.

It really is a beautiful house.

Thank you so much for allowing me to come. I know it's kind of short notice.

Yes, it was short notice, wasn't it?

Charlie told me you were a good kid, so I figured, why not?

Yeah, having gotten into any trouble lately, I guess.

Are you kidding?

Oh, you know, when I went to college, I figured we would have, you know, keg

parties with a bunch of college girls.

But this guy, I mean, our dorm room is so quiet, you can hear a pin drop.

So far, it's been much more exciting here.

Actually, there's a huge relief.

I was a little worried when he told me he was bringing a frat brother home.

But you're not what I expected.

Um, here's to a good surprise.

Here.

Here.

Now what about me?

Am I what you expected Priscilla's son to be like?

Gosh, I don't know.

I mean...

I knew you'd be an impressive young man just from the way she talks about you.

Yeah, and she told me I'd be impressed by you, too.

And for once, Mom, you were right.

For once.

Fantastic dinner, Mom. This is great.

Oh, I love it.

Yes.

It's a success.

Hey, I figured you could use this.

Looks like you're working pretty hard out here.

Hey, Charlie.

Thanks.

I guess I'm still getting the hang of this ranch living.

Well, from the looks of it, you're doing a pretty great job.

You think so?

I don't know.

It's all so new to me, I'm such a city girl.

Like, uh, that old book, Country Mouse, City Mouse, right?

Oh my God, that's so funny. I was just saying that to somebody the other day

about how there's the city mouse that moves to the country.

I guess great minds read the same children's books, right?

You want to take a break?

Yeah, why not?

Thank you.

Well, my mom's here as full of surprises.

Why do you say that?

I just never expected her to do something this cool.

I thought with me out of the house she would get a small apartment on the west

side somewhere, you know, by the art galleries.

But instead she moves into this awesome ranch with one of the coolest women

that I've ever met.

Charlie, thank you.

Coolest woman you've ever met. That's a lot to live up to.

I hope I don't disappoint you as you get to know me.

Duende?

What does that mean?

Oh, it's Spanish. It's hard to explain.

Try me.

I'm a college student, you know.

It's, uh...

It's a term that gypsies use in Spain who describe an otherworldly quality

that some people have.

Certain flamenco dancers or bullfighters, when they've been touched

when you watch them perform, time seems to stand still.

It's like they're magic.

That is exactly what I mean.

What?

Coolest woman I've ever met.

I mean, let's face it. No chick I know would get a tattoo like that.

I mean, maybe no chick, period.

Well, tattoos are personal. They're supposed to mean something.

Yeah, but not too many people have originality these days.

They just go, whatever's trendy.

tribal tattoos or whatever, you know, just because they fell out on somebody

else.

But, you know, yours really means something.

That's probably why they look so beautiful.

You're really good for a woman's ego, you know that?

I wish I could keep you around all the time.

I could, uh, I could certainly think of worse fates.

Let's just say I plan to spend all my school vacations at home from now on.

Yeah? Well, I think that'll make your mom very happy.

Well, what about you?

Charlie, I'm not sure what to say.

I mean, you're my friend's son, and...

You're much, much younger than me, and, um... Right. I'm

sorry. I guess, um... I guess I'm coming on a little strong.

I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable.

It's not that I'm not flattered or tempted, believe me.

But...

Can I... Can I just kiss you?

Once?

Just once.

Just so... I don't know, so, uh... I can just stop fantasizing about it?

No. Really, I'm serious, Sophia.

Okay.

Let me take this.

Thank you.

Oh.

Yeah.

Oh, my goodness.

Oh.

Oh, my God.

Oh, hi, Danny.

Hi, Priscilla.

Wow.

You look so lovely.

Oh, I just came from a client dinner. It's about the only time I ever bother

dressing up anymore.

You should do it more often.

You're stunning.

Why, thank you.

Is Charlie around here somewhere?

No, actually.

He and Sophia went out somewhere. I'm not actually sure where they went.

Oh, Sophia's probably at some late -night yoga class.

She's a lot more committed to fitness than I could ever be, that's for sure.

After working all day, I just want to sit down with a nice drink.

Well, have a seat. Let me pour you one.

Oh, my goodness.

Thank you.

And what should it be?

A glass of white wine would be nice.

Coming right up.

Thank you, Danny. Very sweet of you.

You're staring at me.

Oh, um... I'm sorry.

No, I'm flattered.

It's been a long time since a young man your age has stared at me with such

interest.

I find that hard to believe.

Well, it's been a while since I've been a co -ed.

Let's put it that way.

Quite honestly, I don't mind getting older.

Stop trying so hard to please people.

Stop worrying so much about being pretty and impressing people.

It's actually a bit of a relief.

Well, in my experience, women get better with age.

I mean, up to a certain point.

It's not like I'm out chasing octogenarians or anything.

So what's the oldest woman you've ever been with?

Do you mind if I ask?

Wow.

No, I guess I don't mind.

She was the one I met at the post office.

Come on, spit it out.

She was 60.

Well, 59, I guess.

Wow.

That's older than me.

Like I said, I'm into older women.

You're a very unusual young man, Danny.

Certainly not the typical frat boy.

I've never gotten much out of, you know, hooking up with random girls that I

have nothing in common with and don't even know.

I like to be able to talk to someone.

For me, that's a much bigger turn on.

Well, it's getting late.

Better get ready to turn in.

But thank you for the drink and the conversation.

Fascinating man, Danny.

Yes?

I just wanted to apologize for out there.

I think I may have gotten a little carried away.

It's funny.

I think of the same thing.

That I shouldn't have been asking you such personal questions.

No, it's okay, really.

I'm flattered that you're curious about me.

And I guess we both don't have anything to apologize for.

So are

you,

Danny.

Mmm.

Ugh. Ugh.

Yeah, I see you.

It had been years since my best friend Laura and I last saw each other.

When she moved away, I was still a struggling young artist with barely two

pennies to my name while she was already running her own company and raising her

son James all on her own.

I always felt so inadequate next to her.

It's going to feel so good to show her how my life has changed.

Now I have this big, beautiful house in the country.

and I'm married to a rich, successful man.

I even have the perfect stepson who's the same age as her son James is now.

They'll only be visiting us for a few days, but it's a really special occasion

for me.

Symbolic.

Finally, after all these years, my best friend and I are going to be equal.

It's been way too long. Yeah.

Show me the house. Okay.

Wonderful, Shelly.

Really, you should be so proud.

Yeah, I guess I grew up, huh?

You know, I am disappointed.

I'm not going to be able to meet your husband.

I know, I know. He's in Singapore until next Thursday.

Business meetings, conferences, non -stop.

I saw more of him before we were married.

But life is good.

It's good. Being a stepmom is great.

I love Brad like he's my own son.

He is a bit older.

He's your age, James.

Wow, really?

Yeah, which is nice, because we bonded like friends.

He's not an angry little kid that thinks I'm trying to replace his mommy.

Like, everything has fallen into place.

Well, you really deserve it. I'm so happy for you.

Yeah, Shelly, you really deserve it.

Aw, thank you, James.

I want to hear about what you're doing, too.

Not much, you know, just... Going to college, stuff like that.

He's an art history major at SUNY.

Really? Right up my alley.

Or at least it used to be. I don't work on my art very much these days.

No way, really?

Why? I thought your paintings were amazing.

And you're the reason I got into art in the first place.

Brad! These are my two dear friends I was telling you about.

Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.

Hi. Will you come in and join us? What's up, man? Oh, I don't want to intrude.

Come on, man. It's your house.

Anyway, it's kind of being outnumbered here, you know?

All right, I guess.

Yeah, come on.

Oh, let me go get you something to drink and some snacks.

I'll be right back.

I'll come help you.

You know, this reminds me of... That time when my mom left and she left you

babysit me.

And we bought all that junk food and we were watching movies all night.

My God.

That's right.

It was the Twilight Zone marathon on TV that night, wasn't it? Yeah.

I think I actually fell asleep in your lap clutching a bag of potato chips.

It's been a long time.

Yeah.

So nice to see you, James.

I can see both of you.

Give me a hug.

So, you're Shelly's little boy.

I'm not sure how to answer that.

So I guess I'll say yes. I'm Shelly's little boy.

Wow. She certainly could have done a lot worse.

Well, thank you very much.

She's been so excited about seeing you and James.

The way she talks about James, it's like...

He's a long lost friend. He practically is. They were very close.

They used to spend a lot of time together when I used to work late.

He was his favorite babysitter by far.

Almost makes me a little jealous.

Well then, I'll have to pay some extra attention to you.

To, um, even the playing field.

mm -hmm

The jet lag's starting to kick in.

I think I might need to turn in soon.

Oh, God. You must be exhausted.

You know, I'd love a hot shower.

Is there a guest bathroom I could choose?

Sure, sure. Let me show you.

Um, Brad, would you mind taking James to his room?

Yeah, no problem.

It's in the East Wing.

The East Wing?

What,

am I in the White House or something?

Are you okay? What happened?

It was a spider.

I think it went under the bed.

It was probably just an orb weaver or something.

We get a lot of those around here.

They don't bite.

I'm terrified of spiders.

Can you see if he's gone?

I won't be able to sleep if he's not.

I can try.

He must be hiding somewhere.

Oh, God.

What if he comes back out while I'm sleeping?

Well, I'll wait in here with you for a few minutes.

We'll see if he reappears.

Aw.

That's so sweet of you. Thank you.

This is really sweet of you.

Thank you.

It's no problem. I don't want you to be scared all night.

I'm sorry.

I'm making you run in here in your underwear.

Oh, do you want me to go run and put them pants on or something?

I was just going to bed when I heard you screaming. I didn't stop to think.

No, it's okay.

I have a son.

I've seen boys in their underwear.

Yeah, but that's your son. It's a little different.

It's true.

It is a little different.

But I have to confess, I don't mind the view.

It's taking my mind off that spider.

Well then, I'm glad I could help.

I guess all I really needed was a distraction.

Yeah, there's nothing to fear but fear itself.

Right? Though I do feel a little safer with you here.

So do you see that spider anywhere?

I haven't been paying attention.

Yeah, me either.

Mmm.

Um. Um.

Um.

I'm so prepared.

oh oh

Oh.

Hey, Shelly. Have you seen my mom?

James. Hi.

Brad took your mom into town to shop.

Looks like they left us all alone, huh?

Would you like some lunch?

It's lunchtime already?

I must have slept late.

Traveling can take a lot out of you. I was surprised when your mom was so

-eyed and bushy -tailed this morning.

Yeah.

She's definitely a little bundle of energy.

I've missed her.

Missed you, too.

Yeah, I mean, it looks like you did pretty well for yourself.

This place is amazing.

I mean, last time I saw you, you were living in a basement apartment eating

frozen dinners.

My struggling artist days.

It's funny.

Sometimes I miss them.

And I don't. I miss having all those money problems, but I had dreams back

I mean, why can't you still have dreams?

Why don't you still paint or work on your art?

I mean, you could.

Well, Darren, that's my husband. He doesn't really have much

appreciation for those things.

He feels like I should concentrate on...

entertaining and being a wife, and I don't blame him. He's a very important

and he needs someone to be there for him.

Yeah, but you're a pretty important person, too.

I mean, at least you always were to me.

Well, Jane, things change.

We all have to grow up, and...

I tried being an artist, but I guess I just wasn't talented enough.

I'm going to go upstairs and do a few things. So if you need lunch or

let me know. Okay.

Hey. Hey.

You know, um... I really wasn't trying to upset you by bringing up the past.

It's okay.

It's not your fault.

I guess seeing your mom has brought back a lot of old memories.

I thought they were filed away and forgotten.

Yeah. I think I did too.

feel the same, you know.

Thank you.

Uh -huh.

Mm -hmm.

Thank you.