Just friends

A: You know where she is?

B: Mm?

A: I saw her a few days ago, but..

B: She's like that.

A: Like what?

B: I dunno...righteous. Like Ben.

(beat)

A: Not like me?

B: Psh you don’t- oh, uh..

A: I don't really see her, I guess.

B: Yeah. (beat) You could always call sometime/

A: I didn't know that I could/

B: Oh don't be stupid Matt, if you got off your arse once in a while...

A: Well I'm here now.

B: That you are. But she's not.

(beat)

A: I...Do you know where-

B: I don't. I said that before. God Matt, you never listen, do you?

A: Okay, okay, I'm sorry.

(a look)

A: I am! I am, sincerely, sorry.

(A gently studies B)

A: You...do.

B: I do what, Matt, I've got shit to do, can you just bugger off for two minutes/

A: I'm not here to take her away Lucy, I promise. I have a..a letter to give her. Her great grandmother in Italy got it sent...it's unopened, and I know it's strange for me to just appear. I'm sorry I didn't explain myself. I thought you might just need some time, and then I'd read the room and...

B: How about I talk to her. For you...and then we can figure something out.

A: Thank you, Lucy. You're still an awesome mum.

B: And you're still a massive idiot Matt but you're...good.

(beat)

B: And she's kinda like you.

A: Really? I knew it wasn't just my good looks! What about her smile? I’ve always been very charming! (He blabbers)

B: She's humble, although that might be more like me now that I think about it/

A: Hey!

(They’re laughing)

B: Okay, okay! Shush! She is like you! She’s just… so good.

A: I knew it! And she better be charming! Or I’ll sue for custody/

B: with that lousy job you’ve got? Psh. I’ll be waiting for the day!

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