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Is that Giovanni Malachiast? Yeah. I think that's him now.

Hello. Hi. I'm here about the room.

You're in the right place. Come right in.

Right this way.

Beautiful place.

Well, it's from the 1800s. The doors are a little creaky, but besides that,

everything was great.

I try to keep it gender neutral in here.

I know the rest of the house is a little bit on the feminine side.

No, it's great.

Makes it feel homey.

So, what do you think?

Feels like home already.

Well, wonderful.

Gee, that was easy.

Yeah, well, I tend to know what I like when I see it.

Decisiveness is a virtue.

I have the applications downstairs, so if you want to come and fill one out...

Let's do it.

Seth,

hi. Can you get Mr. Castle here an application?

He's interested in the room.

Okay.

This is my son, Seth.

Seth, this is Johnny. How you doing, man? What's up, bro? What's going on?

Actually, the application's in the table over here.

Right.

So, uh, you like the room, huh?

She made me vacuum it before you got here.

Yeah, man, it's great. The house is beautiful.

And your mom seems like a great lady.

Yeah, she's alright.

Just don't leave dirty clothes laying around the bathroom. She'll pretty much

leave you alone.

Well, I don't mind a little motherly guidance.

My mom really wasn't that type.

No?

Yeah, she had me when she was really just a teenager.

So she has that, I don't know, stunted youth thing, I guess.

She was more like a sister to me.

She was messier than I was and always had loud music blasting from her room.

That sounds awesome, bro.

I mean, no nagging about the homework or telling you to do dishes.

I'd love that.

Yeah, I just always wondered what it would be like to have a more

conventional mom.

I don't know.

Cry me a river, right?

Well, be careful what you wish for, because my mom will be... all over that.

She loves smothering. I mean mothering.

Well, hopefully she'll rent me this room.

It's like five minutes from school. It's perfect.

You'll get it. She likes you. I can tell.

This is really just a formality.

I mean, unless we find out you're a serial killer or something.

No. Just a boring med student.

Oh, dude.

Pay dirt.

I mean, once she finds that out, you're all good.

Welcome to my world.

i thought maybe you could use a sandwich wow that's so sweet of you thank you

oh but you don't want to eat in your nice clean room

how about you come downstairs and eat at the table that sounds great

You're spoiling me.

Well, I'm sure medical school is very demanding.

I bet you eat on the run all the time.

Yeah, a lot of fast food.

This is delicious.

I've never seen anyone so appreciative of a turkey sandwich.

I should make them for you instead of making them for Seth.

He just turns his nose up at them.

Sometimes we take things for granted when they're always there. You know what

I mean?

Maybe. but you don't seem like a take-things-for-granted type.

Well, it's not too often that a beautiful lady makes me a sandwich.

Come on.

I'm sure you have plenty of beautiful co-eds throwing themselves at you.

Yeah, they do sometimes.

They know I'm going to be a doctor, and they figure if they hook up with me now,

they're going to be on Easy Street when I graduate.

I can't remember the last girl that really tried to get to know me as a

person.

Well then, that's their loss.

Isn't it?

Whoa, uh, hello there. How you doing?

I'm looking for my son.

Um, your son?

Um, I saw some kids playing out there.

Was one of them yours?

Playing in the yard?

He told me this was his new address.

His new, wait, Johnny?

Yes, my son.

Wait, you're Johnny's mother?

Can I come in?

Yeah, yeah, sure.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be forward or anything, but you kind of don't look old

enough to be his mother.

Is he here?

No, actually, he just left with my mother to go to Lumberyard to pick up

some firewood.

They'll be back soon. Do you want to wait?

That wouldn't be too much trouble.

No, no, no trouble at all.

Want to sit down?

Thank you so much for helping me with the lumber.

This is one of those times when it's really nice to have a man around.

I don't even try asking Seth anymore.

I'd have to pry the game controller out of his hand.

I don't mind helping you with whatever you need.

Just ask.

I just don't understand why he doesn't come and live with me.

I'm his mother.

I mean, he could have easily moved into his old room.

Yet, he emails me.

Not even a call, an email.

Telling me his new address.

And he's barely half a mile away from me.

Well, I don't know. Maybe he just wants to feel independent.

So he moves from his dorm into another woman's house?

I mean, there's got to be a simple explanation for it. I mean, he loves

you.

I mean, he worships you. I mean, seriously, believe me, he really does.

He does?

Oh, yeah, yeah. I mean, he's always like, Mom this and Mom that. My mom's so

beautiful. I mean, seriously, it's all he ever talks about.

Wow.

I just thought he... Well, I guess you never really know what your children

think.

You wouldn't know anything about that, though. You're just about his age.

Well, I do know.

I can definitely see what he's talking about.

Now that I've met you, you are beautiful.

Thank you.

Anyway, they should be here any minute. I'm really sorry about the wait.

They said they'd be right back.

That's okay.

I'm really enjoying the company.

Can a lady get a refill?

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Right on. I'll be right back.

So, that's when they left him and got a divorce.

I finally realized that being a single parent would be easier than staying in a

marriage like that.

Yeah, I can see what you mean.

And it looks like you did a pretty good job on your own.

You've got a beautiful house.

And Seth seems like a really cool guy.

You raised him right.

He is a good boy.

And I'm really proud of him.

In spite of how much we complain about each other.

Like I was telling him, he's lucky to have a mom like you.

You said that.

Yeah, I did.

I guess we should get back.

It's getting pretty late.

Well, I guess they decided not to come right back.

I'm sorry. I don't know where they went.

Well, let me leave a note in his room or something.

Can I... can I see his room?

Yeah, sure. Come with me.

Oh.

This is nice.

Yeah, he seems to like it, okay.

Maybe I should write in that note.

Let's see if there's a notepad in this little drawer here.

Whoa!

Whoa, are you okay?

Must be these heels.

Yeah, the floorboards are old, too.

Kind of lopsided.

Thank you.

Bye.

I love you.

Stop.

you

Beam.

Shit.

Hmm.

I guess that must be out.

Let me get the light to see where we're going.

You look like you don't have this shirt on.

Oh, yes, please.

God, you're gorgeous.

You

feel

so

good.

This is so insane.

Oh my god.

It's only been in the last couple of days that he's actually gotten over jet

lag. He's been sleeping all day ever since he got back.

Well, I know six months in Spain's a long time.

I was a little worried he was going to stay there.

Well, it must have been nice for him to reconnect with his father.

Yeah, suddenly Francisco wants to play daddy now that Richie's a grown man.

At least he's got his father's attention now.

He always craved it.

Yeah, you know, he always did seem sad as a boy. He was so beautiful with those

big puppy eyes.

But there was just something sad about him.

You know, I always picked up on it.

Well, yes, Nina, I picked up on it too.

I am his mother.

Of course, darling.

I was just saying, it'd be nice if he could fill that void now.

I don't think you understand how this is from my perspective.

I raised Richie by myself.

And it wasn't easy.

So to watch his father just waltz into his life now and act like the fun dad,

getting him dual citizenship and dragging him to flamenco concerts all

over Spain, it's just a little hard to take. That's all.

Well, what difference does it make as long as Richie's happy?

Isn't that the main thing?

Well, anyway, enough about that.

How's Michael doing these days?

Fantastic.

Perfect son.

You know, he'd happy with his back.

I think he missed his best friend.

Yes, you did luck out in the son department, didn't you?

He's definitely a gem.

And he's gotten so handsome.

Oh, I know. The girls will not stop calling.

I bet they don't.

And what about you?

Are you still seeing that architect?

Oh, God, no.

How long has that business been taught? I stopped seeing him months ago.

I guess we haven't caught up in a while.

Not since before Richie left.

I think he stopped coming around once he was gone.

Yeah. You know, I guess it was our sons that brought us together.

I'll have to be better about keeping up with you.

Michael asks about you all the time.

Honestly, I think he has a bit of a crush on you.

Oh, don't be silly.

So, what about you?

Are you dating anyone?

What did you do with six whole months by yourself?

Well, it was pretty lonely, I have to admit.

I went on a few blind dates with some guys I met on the internet.

But I don't think it works for me.

People can make themselves sound a certain way, but then you meet them and

they're nothing like you expected.

Yeah, I guess meeting in real life is still the best.

Yeah, you just don't get to meet too many people anymore.

I mean, let's face it. We're getting older.

There are fewer options for women our age, at least when it comes to romance.

Oh, goodness, Erica, haven't you heard? Older women are the in thing these days.

Well, then, maybe it's just me.

Oh, look who's here.

How was the movie, boys?

Richie, oh my God, I'm so happy to see you. Give me a hug. Nice to meet you. Oh

my God, we've missed you so much, haven't we, Michael?

This guy?

No. Oh my gosh, this baby must have been so exciting. Come on, sit down and tell

me all about it. No, no, no, I don't want to interrupt. It's okay.

You're not interrupting anything.

Do tell.

No, you might want to grab us with some of that alcohol.

There you go. I think that can be arranged.

It was great. I tried it. I mean, rabbit meat isn't so bad, actually.

Yeah, gotta say.

Oh, honey, you had a pet rabbit as a child. How could you eat one?

Oh, Mom, that was a long time ago.

Dad likes him.

He eats him all the time.

Well, if Dad does it, then I guess it must be okay.

It must have been fascinating to live in a completely different culture for six

months. I so admire your sense of adventure.

Yeah, it was really cool.

No internet.

Just a lot of reading and hanging out with my dad's buddies. All his flamenco

buddies. Your father was always a gypsy. Looks like you got some of his genes

after all.

It's the least he could give you, I guess.

Nothing wrong with a little gypsy blood.

No, it certainly isn't.

It's sexy.

Yes, being irresponsible and impulsive is incredibly sexy.

Erica!

Come on, Mom.

Let's not get into that.

Well, come on, dude. Your dad walks back into your life after your mom raised you

all those years? I can see why she's pissed off.

Well, where's that coming from?

Michael, I think you've had enough to drink.

In vino verites, right?

Come on, we're just talking.

Yes, God forbid anyone should take my side in all of this.

Darling, I think everyone does understand your point of view. But that

doesn't mean Richie shouldn't explore the other side of his heritage and get

to know his father.

Thanks, Nina.

I've always been so understanding.

It's very easy to be understanding when you're not really involved.

And you know what, Nina? I'm getting a little sick of this topic.

Why don't we move on to something else?

Let's talk about your son.

Michael, what have you been up to all these months?

Just slaving away at school, as normal.

I made the dean's list again.

Right on, man.

Oh, yeah.

Well, a life of discipline has its rewards.

You're going to be very successful, I'm sure.

Thank you, Erica.

You know, all work and no play makes Michael a very dull boy.

You really need to get out and have some adventure, darling.

All he does is sit home and study.

Yes, Michael, you should go out and party more.

Maybe do some drugs, huh?

You want to do some drugs with me? I hear we both need to loosen up.

Hey, man, all she's saying is she wants you to be happy. She wants you to live a

balanced life.

How many mothers say that?

None that I know.

Well, I for one am glad you understand what I'm trying to say.

Of course I do.

It's just the right way to live.

It's too bad not too many other people get it.

I'll drink to that.

Excuse me, please.

Dude, how can you be so insensitive to your mom?

You've been gone for six months and you come back talking to her like that?

Talking to her like what?

How do you think she feels right now? You just deserted her, man, to go hang

out with a father that didn't give a shit about you your entire life.

Michael?

You're out of line, dude.

This is family shit you know nothing about.

It does take a brain surgeon to figure it out, man. Your mom feels used right

now. And part of living a balanced life is to treat people right. Didn't your

daddy in Spain teach you that, too?

Michael.

I'm sorry.

I'll be out in a minute. It's okay. Take your time. I just wanted to come up and

see if everything's okay.

Yeah, I'll be fine.

Thank you.

I think they're acting like two clowns in there, you know?

My mom was always this frustrated hippie chick that found it romantic when people

run off and do crazy things. I think it's a bunch of bullshit.

Well, thank you.

It's been a little hard to understand Richie right now.

And it doesn't help when my own friends are tearing me down.

Yeah, my mom is not exactly the most sensitive person in the world.

But I want you to know, I think you're an amazing woman and I've always thought

that.

Richie's really lucky to have you.

Michael, that's so sweet of you to say.

Thank you.

No, I really mean it.

My mom's just been living off my dad's money since they divorced.

You know, she never had to worry about a thing, but you took care of Richie

yourself.

I remember growing up when I'd watch you from my bedroom windows. You used to be

headed to work, and you were going to the train station, you know, going to

the city, and you were wearing those knee-high leather boots.

Oh, my gosh.

That was years ago.

Yeah, well, I was just a kid, you know, a little peeping Tom.

You seem so sophisticated going off to work in the city.

Little things like that capture a kid's imagination.

That and the boots.

I had no idea.

Yeah.

There's a lot of things people don't tell each other.

Maybe it's the wine talking.

In vino veritas.

Maybe. Something like that.

What?

Thank you.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Oh, good.

Oh, boy.

Jesus.

It's me.

Hmm.

Fuck them.

So who do they think they are to judge me like that? I went to Spain and stayed

with my dad for a few months. Is that a crime?

Am I supposed to hold a grudge forever?

Some people are just miserable and unhappy and they want you right there

along with them.

Well, maybe I am a little more like my dad because that dude seems happy.

And I'm sick of my mom giving me guilt trips about everything.

I wish she was more like you.

Your mom's a little tightly wound, but she loves you. She'll come around.

That's up to her.

You know, I had some other adventures in Spain, ones I haven't told anyone about.

Really? Do tell.

crazy affair with an older woman.

A flamenco dancer who was a friend of my dad's.

She was completely insane.

It was wild.

How much older than you was she?

20 years.

You bad boy!

Me the bad boy?

You should meet her.

That woman was a maniac.

I bet sex is good.

It was amazing.

Never had sex like that in my life.

Older women are good in bed.

And crazy older women are really good in bed.

I'll direct to that.

Have you ever, you know, done that?

Done what?

I had a fling with a younger guy.

Well, not significantly younger, no.

You should try it sometime.

Well, I'm not exactly drowning in prospects.

I'll keep it in mind.

Well...

Feeling adventurous?

Adventurous?

What would you say if I told you I'm very, very attracted to you?

Richie, am I my second mother to you?

Except you're not my mother, right?

Oh, naughty boy.

Get up, get up

I'm going to fuck with the dress.

Let me take this off.

Mmm.

You're better at that than you have a right to be.

You sure do look good doing that.

And you're really good at it.

Oh, I thank you, Nina.

You're so kind to me.

You need to thank Flamenco Dancer.

Thank you.

Nothing like helping a young man get undressed.

That's more like it. Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I'm gonna try a little more.

Be my guest.

Richie.

She goes, oh, my God.

Oh,

this is so well.

Oh,

I like that.

Yes.

Yes.

Good.

Hahahaha!

That's bad, aren't you?

Oh my god.

Oh my god.

Oh my god, that's so good!

Oh my god!

Oh my god!

Oh my god!

Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!

Oh my god! Oh my god!

Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!

Oh my god!

Oh my god!

Oh my god!

Can I like look at it? Oh my god. It's so fucking pretty.

Oh my god. Oh my god.

That's so good.

That's a great spot.

I don't know what you're doing, but that's a great fucking spot.

Oh, fuck. Yes. Oh, my God.

Yes, oh fuck yes

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