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Hmm.

Stepmom, is that you?

What are you even doing here?

I'm visiting for the holidays.

And you just let yourself in?

The door was unlocked, which, honey, we need to talk about. What if I was a

criminal? I guess I forgot.

Well, you still should have told me you were coming.

Well, everyone canceled on me for the holidays, so I had nowhere else to go.

So, why did the family cancel?

Your grandmother's having surgery so she wanted to stay close to home.

Your father's work trip got extended overseas so he can't be back.

And your aunt started dating someone new.

Well, I guess that makes sense why they couldn't make it.

How's school going?

You know, college is a lot harder than I thought it was going to be.

I mean, I just didn't think it would take this much effort, you know,

to get through school.

But there is this one cute girl in class.

So you have a crush on her?

I mean, maybe a little bit, but...

I don't really want to talk about it. I'm just, I haven't really even found a

way to even start a conversation with her.

Well, honey, just go ask her something related to class, maybe some homework or

an upcoming project.

That'll make it easy. Then you can become friends first.

Yeah, I guess you're right. That's pretty good advice.

I think I'm going to go get cleaned up now.

Okay, honey.

All right. I'll talk to you later.

Mom, what are you doing?

Oh, hi, honey. Well, I felt so bad for dropping in on you unexpectedly like

this, so I thought I'd make us a nice home-cooked meal.

It's the least I can do.

Oh, Mom, don't worry. I was just going to order some food.

Order food.

Honey, eating out is so bad for you.

Well, it's just that... No, no, no. I insist.

I am going to make us a nice meal this evening.

So what do you want to do while I'm here?

What are you thinking?

I mean, we could do more dinners or even do a movie night.

A movie night sounds great.

Oh, you know that one movie I want to see with my favorite actor?

And that cute little blonde girl.

You know what I'm talking about. Yeah, I definitely know what movie you're

talking about. We could definitely go see that one. I would love to go see

that one.

Hey, let's splurge and let's have some Chinese food after that.

I mean, that sounds pretty good.

Great. I'm so excited.

Gosh, remember how much time we used to spend together when you were a kid?

Oh, yeah. I mean, remember that one movie you brought over and my friend was

allergic to that fish you made? Oh, my gosh.

Yes, I made you guys popcorn shrimp because it was your favorite and who

knew he had an allergy?

I definitely didn't. I didn't either.

Those were such great times.

This dinner is going to be delicious.

Just a little more pepper.

Well, it's definitely looking pretty good.

I'm excited to have it. Is there anything else you're making?

You know, sweetie, I have a pie in the oven.

I'm really excited about it. It's cherry, your favorite.

I think it might be done.

Well, I mean, if you have to go check on it.

You know, sweetie, I should. We don't want to burn it. I know you love your

Alamode with ice cream and we need it to be just right.

Oh, I forgot my oven mitts. Can't forget those.

Let's see.

Oh, that smells delicious.

Your pies are always the best.

Perfect.

Can't wait to have some of this with you later.

Such a sweet treat.

Thanks for making everything.

You're welcome, sweetie.

Okay, you know what, baby?

I need to get everything cleaned up, so do you want to excuse me for a few

minutes? Yeah, I can give you some space. I'll see you a little later.

Thank you.

Hi!

What are you- What are you doing in here?

Oh, I'm just setting up the table. Super excited to try all that food you made.

It looks so amazing.

Wow. It looks like a formal restaurant. You did such a great job.

Thanks, Mom. I tried my best.

Yes.

I am really excited to taste it too, sweetie. I worked so hard on it.

It just smells delicious.

I love the way it smells.

So, I think we should taste this.

It looks so good.

Oh, I need to get you the perfect bite.

Here you go.

Thanks, Mom.

You're welcome. That was delicious.

You did a really good job on that.

Yes. I see you added some strawberries.

Of course. And some fruit.

Some healthy stuff in there. Oh, you were listening when I talked about

balancing out the meal.

Of course. I always listen.

Mm-hmm.

Mmm.

Delicious.

Oh, the strawberries are so sweet.

I can't believe it. Well, I guess I picked the right ones.

You did such a great job.

So, you remember that Uncle Bert died, right, sweetie?

Yeah, it was unfortunate.

I know, it was so sad.

So, his kids, your cousins, the two boys and the two girls,

wow, they are just fighting.

about his farm.

And I just don't understand it because they should just divide it up four ways

and do whatever they want.

But someone wants 30%, someone wants 50%. I mean, it's a wreck.

One of them wants to sell it. Can you believe that? Selling the farm?

Yeah, I think you have the right idea on just splitting it even.

That way they don't have to argue about who gets more.

I know.

I'm glad you see it my way. You're so smart.

Plus, my cousins were always mean to me growing up. They were always teasing me,

bullying me.

I just never really liked them, so who cares what happens?

They were so mean to you. Gosh.

I remember their parents just didn't really care either.

So, how's work been and your boss?

Work is hard.

My boss is, he's going through a divorce right now and he's really

demanding on everyone.

It's hard coming into the office knowing that he's just going to be in such a bad

mood. I mean, his wife is practically taking half of his net worth

and she's the one that wants the divorce.

It's really so silly.

I feel bad for him.

I wish he would take some time off.

And all the other ladies in the office, they're just upset and miserable too.

So everyone's fighting all the time.

I just really can't take the negativity anymore.

You know, I've been thinking about quitting.

Yeah, I mean, honestly, maybe starting a new job would be good for you.

Yeah, I think so.

I think I'm going to send out my resume.

I think I'll do that.

There's a couple other offices that need a manager.

Well, I wish you the best of luck and I'm sure you'll get that job before you

know it. Oh, thank you.

So there's like this professor at college.

I swear he's out to get me. He's always mistreating me.

Always assigning too much homework.

He's just picking on me.

Is there any advice that you have?

Absolutely.

I think you should go to his office hours and bring him coffee.

That way he can see what a nice young boy...

You are.

I think if he got to know you a bit, and he knew how serious of a student you

were, he would probably be much kinder to you.

Yeah, I guess that's some pretty good advice.

I could give it a try and see what happens.

Did you ever ever have any professors that gave you a hard time back when you

were in college mom?

You know, that was a long time ago.

I guess, yeah, I did. I had one professor who graded me a lot harder

than I think he graded my other friends.

And, you know, I just killed him with kindness, similar to what I'm telling

you to do.

So, you know, just don't let it bother you.

You just have to ignore it and rise above and be the amazing kid

I know you are.

Well, thanks for the advice, Mom. I'm sure it'll help.

But you never know.

I feel like Professor's definitely out to get me.

Is he mean to the other kids, honey?

Honestly, I can't really tell.

Maybe a couple other people.

But he's definitely out to get me. But maybe I should just switch

classes.

Well, you're so far through the semester. I mean, it's almost

Thanksgiving.

I don't really think that's a good idea.

You just need to tough it out. Maybe I'll make him a homemade pie while I'm

here visiting.

That's not a bad idea. You really would do that for me?

Of course, sweetie.

Anything for you.

We're family.

You're the best.

There's no way he's going to give me a hard time after eating one of your pies.

Everyone loves my pies.

They're so sweet.

How are all your other classes going?

Well, I mean, there's one class I really like, but...

I only have it like once a week and it's photography.

Oh, that sounds like so much fun.

I love photography.

I don't really know how to use a camera, but I appreciate amazing photos.

Yeah, I've been getting into some landscapes and seasons.

It's actually really cool.

Wow.

I might even pick up a class on video.

That's a great idea.

So, sweetie, I'm sorry to hear about your professor, but what else is going

on at school?

Well, I mean, I picked up some sports just to kind of stay active and healthy

like you want me to be.

That's such a great idea.

You're always, always the best athlete on the team.

Oh, well, I mean, I did learn from the best. Dad was always teaching me out in

the backyard.

He was. He's a great athlete, too. So what sports are you playing?

Well, I mean, to stay really active, I've been doing soccer just so I could

be getting my cardio in.

And then on the side, playing some basketball.

Oh, those are really great sports.

That's a lot of cardio.

Even more reason for you to be eating.

balanced meals and cooking at home. You're burning so many calories.

You need to sustain.

Any friends on your teams?

No, I haven't really got close to too many people yet.

I feel like I kind of keep to myself from time to time.

And I just want to come home and relax after being at school all day, you know?

Well, you should really try and be a little more social honey. You need to

make friends.

You have a few more years of college left.

So, sweetie, what else is new?

Well, if you're going to be staying here, there's stuff around the house

that you need to help with.

Well, absolutely.

You know that I am so domesticated, and I love a clean and tidy

household.

I would love to do your chores.

mean for starters I think your floors need to be mopped a bit and well

the bathrooms weren't exactly that clean so I think we need to work on your

bathrooms a bit definitely the bathrooms and your laundry smells

so I could probably take that over for you and then show you how to do it

correctly

You know, dusting this place is a little dusty, so we can add dusting to my list.

I'll organize.

I'll do all the things I do for your father.

Well, that all sounds pretty good.

You know, Christmas is right around the corner, too.

Is there any place that you want to maybe go for vacation?

Oh, a Christmas vacation.

That's such a great idea.

That's so great.

You know, I think it would be fun to go to a beach.

A beach sounds nice. Yeah.

I mean, is there a tropical place that you'd want to go?

Oh. I think we should find an island to go to, a tropical island.

Wouldn't that be great for Christmas?

That would take my mind right off everything happening.

That sounds honestly perfect.

I wouldn't mind soaking up the sun with you.

Sounds great.

We'll have to speak to our travel agent and see what kind of deals we can get.

I'm sure not many people go to tropical islands for Christmas.

No, I don't think so either.

Everyone's trying to go somewhere else or home to see their families.

You're right. They are.

Is there anything special you want for Christmas?

Um, maybe a camera or a new snowboard.

Oh, those are great ideas. A new camera for your photography class.

Yeah, I think it would be great.

The one I have is just old and outdated.

That's wonderful.

Well, I mean, I do need to get one for just being a hobbyist too, you know? Not

just school.

I agree, sweetie.

I think you should email me a couple of your favorites.

And I'm happy to go shopping and see what I can find.

So, is there any hobbies that you have?

Well, I've just taken up pickleball.

You know, I love tennis.

Tennis is so fun, but it's getting harder and harder on my knees as I get

older, so I've been playing pickleball.

I don't think I've ever played pickleball before.

How do you play?

Oh, well, it's too hard for me to explain to you, and I just have to take

you out and show you.

What do you say we do that this weekend?

That sounds like a fun idea.

That, movies, dinner.

Sounds like we're going to have a fun-filled weekend.

Yeah, the weather's supposed to be great also.

Well, is there any other hobbies you have?

Well, you know, I like to crochet.

I'm crocheting grandmother a new sweater.

Really?

How long is that going to take?

Well, I've been working on it for about a month.

Well, that definitely seems like a while.

Hopefully you get it done in time. Are you trying to give it to her for a

Christmas gift?

I am. You're so smart.

I think she's gonna love it.

She's at that age where she just appreciates the thought behind

everything.

Have you gotten any Christmas shopping done, sweetie?

I mean, just a couple of things, but I can't tell you what I got through

surprise.

Oh, you've always been good at keeping surprises.

Well, I mean, not always, but I definitely am trying this year.

Mm-hmm.

So, sweetie, what did you get your sister for Christmas? I know you can't

tell me what you got me, but...

I'd love to know what you got your sister and maybe your dad.

I guess I could tell you what I got them for Christmas.

I wouldn't ruin the surprise as long as you don't tell them.

No, I wouldn't tell them.

Well, so my sister, I kind of just got a few different clothing options for

her. Like, I know she was also looking at a purse, but not the one that she

wants. Obviously, I can't afford that, but I tried my best to get something

similar. And then Dad, you know him.

I got him a bunch of tools and a few things to help him around the garage.

That's about it.

What'd you get him?

Oh, I got him a watch that he wanted.

A really nice one. It'll go great with his suits he has to wear when he's at

his big business meetings.

So it's got a really nice leather band.

It's brown.

with a blue face, and I just love it.

It's so gorgeous.

He's going to be so excited.

I just hope we can make up by then so I can actually give it to him.

Well, he always forgives you, and he just gets angry sometimes.

It'll definitely blow over.

When he gets back from his trip, you guys will be just as good as new.

I hope so.

And... Your sister, I got her a really fancy wallet.

So that'll be neat. She's getting a wallet with that purse that you got her.

Well, what color is the wallet?

I wonder if it'll match.

Oh, it's blush.

It's a very light pink.

Well, I mean, I'm pretty sure it'll be pretty close.

Yeah. It's her favorite designer.

Well, are you going to tell me what you got for me or are you going to keep that

to yourself?

You're so silly.

I can't tell you that.

There's no way.

I'm not going to give up that surprise.

Never, never, never.

So, everyone's done. I just have to get something for Aunt Sally.

I have no idea what to get her.

She's never happy and...

Every year I feel like I'm just a failure.

I spend the most time trying to figure out what to get her and she's just never

satisfied.

I almost thought about not getting her anything.

Serves her right.

Honestly, maybe you should just get her nothing.

There's no reason to get something for someone that's not going to appreciate

it, you know?

You're right, sweetie.

So, speaking of shopping, they're opening up a new grocery store by the

house.

I'm so excited.

I just can't stand driving 20 minutes each way to the store.

So, it'll be great. It's one of those really high-end, fancy

grocers.

All sorts of just yummy treats and it's just the greatest environment.

They have a patio you can order sandwiches on too and sit there and eat.

That'll be great for the neighborhood.

Well, if you don't like driving to the store, have you ever tried the online

shopping? They'll bring the groceries straight to your door.

Oh, you're silly, sweetie.

I can't do that.

I don't like all those apps and things.

Plus, how would I know if the produce is fresh?

Yeah, I guess you're right. I can't do that.

It's gonna create so much traffic in the neighborhood, though.

It's already getting so busy.

Our quaint little town is getting overrun by...

All sorts of people from all over, and some of them aren't the nicest.

We never used to have honking when driving, and gosh, you'd be surprised.

In the year that you've been gone from home, it's changed so much.

But change is good, I guess.

Yeah.

Neighborhoods are always going to be developing new stuff, you know? It's

just the way of life.

You're right.

You're right.

It's so nice to be here where it's just college students.

I love it.

It's so exciting.

So honey, did I ever tell you about the sorority I was in in college?

No, I don't think so.

Really? I never told you about that?

Gosh, being back here in this college town.

Really reminds me of all my amazing college experiences.

Have you thought about joining a fraternity, sweetie?

Honestly, not really. I didn't really see any interest in it before.

Oh, well, I met the greatest people.

Some of my girlfriends to this day are from my sorority.

You know Aunt Judy?

She's not even really your aunt. She was just a sorority sister.

Really? I bet you'd make the best friends.

And the girls, too.

Socials. The girls and the guys, everyone knows each other.

Might be really good.

Well, definitely give it some thought.

I mean, I guess it couldn't hurt.

No. It won't. I think it'll make you feel more at home.

Well, is there anything else at college you did?

Well, I can't really talk about that.

I had a lot of fun, but I also studied really hard.

You know, it was a great time in my life.

So, sweetie, what kind of classes are you taking next

semester? Well, probably the same ones I took this year, the gen eds and, well,

obviously another photography class.

And definitely, like I said, I'm going to add that video class.

Oh, that's so good.

It sure is.

Your dad's really proud of you.

He's so proud that you're in college, you know your sister She

just didn't go that route Yeah, what is she doing with her life these days

oh You know, she's traveling she's got that boyfriend

And they're living in a van

Living in a van? Seriously?

Yeah, they're traveling the country living in a van.

I guess it's the thing to do.

Well, I guess if she's having fun.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah,

they've got some channel online.

Yeah,

they're uploading all of their videos.

It's really neat.

I get to watch everything.

I'll have to go on that website and check it out.

You should.

I can't believe your sister didn't tell you.

How come you guys aren't talking these days?

Honestly, I don't really talk to her at all. I kind of just try to do my own

thing, you know?

Yeah. She's pretty busy with that boyfriend, too.

And you should be busy doing your own thing.

I just can't be bothered, you know, to show interest in what she's interested

in. I just have my own things going on.

I understand.

I totally get it. It's part of getting older.

Sometimes you grow apart, but she'll always be your sister.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Yeah. I guess I'll reach out and see how she's doing.

I think that's a great idea.

That's so kind of you.

It's going to be so nice when our family's all back together.

You're going to be connected with your sister.

Hopefully your dad and I will have made up by then.

And we can all take our trip together.

A family tropical vacation.

Just what we all need.

Assuming I can get your sister to take a break from her van life.

I guess I need to start shopping for our vacation, don't I?

A new bikini?

Oh, I would love a new bikini.

Do you need some new swim trunks?

I'll have to go look in your closet and see.

What else?

We can make a list.

We'll add that to our weekend plans.

We'll make a list of what we need to do to go on our vacation.

And we should make a list of things to do.

scuba diving, snorkeling.

What else?

Of course, shopping.

Your sister and I love to shop.

Maybe we'll kayak also.

You love kayaking.

Oh gosh, I remember the first time you kayaked when you were 13.

You were so good at it.

I was so impressed.

I thought for certain you were going to go overboard.

Well, this Thanksgiving dinner has been pretty great.

It's been so great. Thank you so much for letting me come over.

Of course.

Are you ready for dessert?

Oh, yes, please. I would love a treat.

Well...

Let's dig into that pie now.

Great.

Let's do so.