Short Summary: Vince meets Irene…meanwhile Leo contacts Grace once more.
Authors note: Pretend in my last one, Grace never had a baby. Ha, ha, ha enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of the original characters in "Will and Grace"
SCENE I: Will's apartment
WILL: (Bringing in bags) so how was your flight?
IRENE: Tiring, I would be sleeping now but I'm still on California time.
GRACE: We really missed you. How's college treating you over there?
IRENE: Ugh I don't want to talk about school. What's new with you guys?
JACK: Well I work at a gay TV network now, yeah it's called Out TV
GRACE: I am no longer seeing Leo.
WILL: I have a boyfriend.
EVERYONE: (Looks at Karen)
KAREN: Come on you guys you know I'm still the same person. Beat Fine I recently learned how to write with a pencil in between my boobs, you want to see?
EVERYONE: (Nods and sets up a piece of paper in front of Karen)
SCENE II: Will's Apartment
GRACE: (Stumbling into the living room) Hi.
WILL: What's wrong with you?
GRACE: Nothing I just didn't get much sleep last night kept hearing people next door (talks through the side of her mouth) doing stuff.
WILL: Old Lady Dwindle lives there.
GRACE: You let a woman named Old Lady Dwindle move next door to us?
WILL: She was here before we were.
GRACE: Ok then let me just say she had A LOT of fun last night.
WILL: Ew…
GRACE: (Sits down)
WILL: (Pours her coffee)
GRACE: Thanks. So do you have any plans with Irene?
WILL: I cant, I have a date with Vince (sits down with Grace) I was hoping you can take her out.
GRACE: I cant I have been really busy lately.
WILL: Well someone has to take her under their wing today.
GRACE: She hasn't met Vince yet, has she?
WILL: No.
GRACE: (Raises an eyebrow)
WILL: Don't give me that look.
GRACE: I smell something fishy.
WILL: I think that's the fish you stole out of the fridge yesterday rotting under you bed.
GRACE: Will…
WILL: I'm serious I want my fish back.
GRACE: Will.
WILL: All right! (Stands up and pours himself another cup of coffee) So what if she doesn't know Vince?
GRACE: You know that's not the direction I was heading for.
WILL: I don't think Vince needs to know that I have a daughter.
GRACE: I think he does.
WILL: Ok well I don't think we're at that point yet I don't think he's ready to take something like that.
GRACE: Take her on your date Will, it'll be fine. Introduce them have a little chat and at the end of the date break the news to him.
WILL: (Shakes his head) No, no, no, no, no aint going to happen I'll just ask Jack and Karen.
SCENE II: Jack's Apartment
WILL: What do you mean you guys cant?
KAREN: Honey I wish I could but frankly I don't want to, you know how much I hate Dorothy.
WILL: (Rolls his eyes and sighs) Jack?
JACK: Will, I work now. Out TV holds a tight shift I cant look after her. Plus, isn't she like 20? She can take care of herself. You're so clingy.
KAREN: Irene's 20? She looks 10 with implants.
WILL: I don't want her first day in New York being spent with herself, take her out and have fun.
JACK: Don't you have a date with Vince? Take her along with you.
WILL: I don't think that'll be appropriate.
JACK: What? It's not like she's never seen two gay men kissing before. She caught me doing some crazy stuff when she was still living with you.
KAREN: She's also kissed a gay guy before, you cant forget that so she knows everything.
WILL: I'm not afraid of Irene seeing me and Vince doing public appropriate things, I'm afraid that Vince will freak out.
JACK: Oh that's easy just say she's your niece. That's what I do with Elliot. He huffs and he puffs but he gets over it.
KAREN: The puffing.
WILL: I don't know Irene has a lot of gay man's daughter pride.
JACK: Just talk it over with her and see what she says, if she doesn't like the idea then she can hang out with me at the office.
WILL: Thank you!
JACK: But talk to her first! I got in trouble with the boss the other day because he caught my tongue in his assistant's ear and I don't think bringing my best friend's daughter will get him off my butt.
WILL: (Kisses Jack)
JACK: Whoa (Pushes Will off of him) You cant touch this.
WILL: Ah yes I forgot you were MC homo.
SCENE III: Grace Adler Designs
GRACE: (Comes in)
KAREN: Hi honey how was the Smith place?
GRACE: Great got the money got smiles and in 10 minutes I have to go to Kendal's place.
KAREN: (Phone rings and picks up) Grace Adler Designs. (Beat and covers the phone) Grace its Leo.
GRACE: Leo? (Beat) What does he want?
KAREN: To talk to you.
GRACE: (Head lowers)
KAREN: Honey, this is just a plod to get you back I'll just tell him you're not available.
GRACE: No! Wait….. (Picks up the phone) Hi Leo…
SCENE IV: Café
IRENE: I'm so excited you're letting me meet your boyfriend. What's his name?
WILL: (Clears his throat) Vince.
IRENE: I'm so glad you're serious with someone. I've always dreamed of having two daddies.
STRANGER: (Looks at Irene weird)
IRENE: (To stranger) Hello.
WILL: Ok before you meet him, there's something I have to tell you. I don't think he's ready to find out that I-
VINCE: (Comes in) Hey Will.
WILL: Vince! Hi! (Hugs him and looks disturbed)
VINCE: Have you noticed that there's a midget in my seat?
WILL: (Laughs) Ha, that's funny! Vince I'd like you to meet Irene. She's my spin off of Grace.
VINCE: (Shakes Irene's hand)
IRENE: It's so nice to finally meet you; I would have known you earlier if I wasn't in California doing college.
VINCE: I like her; she's like a female version of you Will. You two aren't related by any way are ya?
IRENE: Didn't Will tell you? He's my-
WILL: UNCLE!! (Laughs uncomfortably) Irene's my niece. My brother's daughter.
IRENE: (Gives him a look as Will puts his arm around her)
SCENE V: Park.
LEO: Hey.
GRACE: Hi.
LEO: I'm really glad you agreed to meet me.
GRACE: I didn't consult with Will.
LEO: Oh well that explains it…
GRACE: (Tries to smile) Leo, I need you to stop contacting me.
LEO: (Looks confused)
GRACE: I decided to start dating again and unless you stay out of my life we're going to go in circles.
LEO: So why did you agree to meet me here?
GRACE: Because something inside of me still loves you. The other side knows that it'll never be the same. That side's name is Will. (Throws her hands up, baffled)
LEO: I cant stop thinking about you Grace. I don't think I can ever get over this.
GRACE: Oh but you will, one day you'll find a lesser Grace Adler and when you do, when you're given that second chance. Don't screw it up.
LEO: What about being friends?
GRACE: You're in it for the wrong reasons, it'll never work.
LEO: So you don't ever want to see me again?
GRACE: (Beat and sighs) No, I don't.
LEO: Then can you do me a favor?
GRACE: What?
LEO: (Gives her a book) Irene called me saying she'd like to meet up with me while she's still in New York. I am guessing you wont let it happen so give this to her, ok?
GRACE: (Beat and nods)
(They hug)
SCENE VI: Café
IRENE: Hah, you know what's funny? I have my period now so I am going to go to Jack's and borrow a tampon.
WILL: What- Irene?
IRENE: What you didn't know? Jack has a vagina.
WILL and VINCE: (Confused)
IRENE: (Clears her throat and smiles) I hope I'll get see more of you Vince in the future.
VINCE: Nice meeting you.
IRENE: Same. (Leaves)
VINCE: I really like her.
WILL: I got to go.
VINCE: What?
WILL: I have this thing
VINCE: Yeah I suppose I need to leave too my lunch break ended 15 minutes ago. I'll take the check.
WILL: Thanks (Kisses him and runs out)
SCENE VII: Out TV
JACK: Man Will was right you do have a lot of Gay parent daughter pride. (Whistles)
IRENE: So you think I'm wrong.
JACK: I didn't say that but here's a query, say you are going out with Brent and you somehow already had a kid…you have any idea how to break that news to him? I mean you guys are only 20 and Brent cant look at you the same way ever again. He wouldn't see you as a sexy midget he'll see you as a miniature mom!
IRENE: It's different, Jack. Will's 40.
JACK: But he has a kid. Meaning he has some experience with being straight, right?
IRENE: But Vince…
JACK: Vince?
IRENE: Ok I don't know how I would change things between Will and Vince's relationship I think Vince has the right to know.
JACK: Yes he does but do you think he's ready? Put yourself in his shoes.
IRENE: I just met him today, I don't know how he's like…
JACK: Neither do I, I am just guessing that he's not. Will was stressing over this, this morning, Irene. It's no insult to you, he isn't ashamed of having you.
IRENE: (Nods and sighs) Thanks.
JACK: No problem.
IRENE: I hope I didn't keep you from your work.
JACK: That's ok (starts typing on his computer.)
IRENE: Can I tell you a secret?
JACK: You're gay?
IRENE: (Beat) NO!
JACK: Sorry it's just most people come out with that line, what is it?
IRENE: Will doesn't know this yet but, I am not going back to California.
JACK: What? Why?
IRENE: I got a transfer to NYU and I know that's a long way's away but I would like to stay in New York and keep close. In California I don't know I just don't fit. The thing is, if I do transfer here…where would I stay?
JACK: Oh you know I'll take you in any time but my apartment is just a one room apartment, and Grace lives with Will…..
IRENE: I'm positive I don't want to live with a she-devil.
JACK: (Shrugs) I'm sorry Iry I don't think this could happen.
IRENE: Really?
JACK: But hey that doesn't mean you cant visit any chance you get. We love having you here.
IRENE: Jack, I'm transferring and it seems like you guys are pushing me out of your lives.
JACK: Irene, that's not what I said you're taking things out of context!
IRENE: Do you even know what that means?
JACK: I don't know but Will says that a lot to me so I thought I was using it correctly.
IRENE: Jack I cant live without you guys in my live, I mean yeah I know I've done it before when I didn't KNOW y'all but now I do and I like being close. Will is my best friend and I've never had a relationship with my foster parent and it's nice. Having him lie to me like he did to his boyfriend just ruined our friendship!
SCENE VII: Will's Apartment
IRENE: (Watching TV)
WILL: (Comes home) Hey.
IRENE: (Turns off TV and goes to her "bed" (couch))
WILL: I've been looking for you since 2.
IRENE: It's 9 now.
WILL: Well I went to eat dinner while looking.
IRENE: Did you get me anything?
WILL: McDonalds…
IRENE: Oh yay a plate full of zits, yum!
WILL: Look I know you're mad at me.
IRENE: How could you Will?
WILL: I have a reason would you just listen?! Beat I really like this guy.
IRENE: (Scoffs)
WILL: And I don't want to jeopardize anything!
IRENE: (Looks at him)
WILL: And I am making this worse aren't I?
IRENE: Yes you are.
WILL: I thought you'd understand I never thought you and Vince would ever cross paths.
IRENE: Oh is it because I am on the other side of the nation, Will? Me being away doesn't erase my existence!
WILL: Irene you cant talk to your parent like this.
IRENE: Parent? (Laughs) Parent? Last time I checked you were my uncle!
WILL: Oh yeah well (spasm) you're too much like me!
IRENE: Will, it's coming to the point where I feel like I'm not family anymore. When I left you were my best friend and now that I leave for a year it's like we're starting all over again. Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Irene Reese Truman and I am your DAUGHTER. When I first came here I was Irene Phillips, back then, before I changed my name I would have been perfectly fine with you calling me your niece but that's not the case!
WILL: Why does it matter to you that much? My family doesn't even know I have a kid yet! You should be grateful I let you even meet Vince.
IRENE: What does that mean?
WILL: It means you were a mistake! I love you but you were a mistake.
IRENE: (Backs up) Is that how you see me, Will? That 20 years ago you were in doubt, had sex with a woman and in an attempt to stay straight it was a mistake.
WILL: I was never proud of having sex with Diane. It was a mistake. It was unintentional! And now everyday I have to look back at that mistake, at you.
IRENE: (Beat and leaves)
To be continued…