INT. BO'S OFFICE - DAY
The police commissioner is in a very good mood this morning. He had such a
good time with Matthew and Nora last night. Flipping through some files Bo
is surprised by an early morning knock at his door.
BO
Come in!
It's Gabrielle. She hesitates but steps into Bo's office.
BO
(Surprised to see her)
Good morning honey!
Bo stands and makes his way over to his "roommate" giving her a kiss on the
cheek.
GABRIELLE
Hi.
Returning to his desk Bo goes back to the files.
BO
You were out late last night.
He noticed!
GABRIELLE
Yes, I'm sorry about that Bo -
BO
(cutting her off)
Oh, no, no. Don't be sorry honey. I
just figured you and Max had a lot to
talk about. Is everything ok with Al?
GABRIELLE
(disappointed)
Yes, he's fine. We actually weren't talking
about Al.
BO
Oh. Good.
Bo is right back into his files.
GABRIELLE
Bo, I was thinking that, well, I
know you're busy but - what do
you think about the idea of
sneaking off for a couple of hours
this afternoon and having a picnic?
Realizing he hasn't seen much of Gabrielle lately Bo agrees.
BO
Sure honey.
GABRIELLE
(ecstatic)
Really?!
BO
Of course. Why don't you meet
me back here at about 2:30 and I'll
make myself yours for the rest of
the afternoon.
Hearing the news Gabrielle rushes around the desk to Bo's chair.
GABRIELLE
I promise you (kissing him
softly on the lips) you won't
regret it.
BO
(smiling)
Oh, I already don't regret it.
A short knock at the door is accompanied by its opening. It's Nora.
NORA
(looking down at a file)
Bo I - Oh! Hi Gabrielle.
GABRIELLE
Hi.
NORA
I'm sorry. I'll come back. (Turns to go.)
GABRIELLE
No, Nora. It's ok. I was just
leaving. (To Bo) I'll see you
later.
A quick kiss and Gabrielle is on her way out the door.
GABRIELLE
Bye Nora.
NORA
Bye.
Gabrielle closes the door behind her as Nora turns to talk business with the
Commissioner.
NORA
I've been looking over these reports
about the drug problem over at
Llanview U and there are just some
things that aren't adding up.
BO
(looking at Nora but lost in his
own thoughts)
Um hmm.
NORA
I don't think that this is all the
work of a bunch of young kids
looking for a quick buck.
BO
(still lost)
No?
NORA
No. I think the problem may
be much bigger than we originally
thought Bo.
BO
Hmmm.
NORA
(sees he isn't listening)
Bo?
BO
Ok.
NORA
Bo? Earth to Bo?
BO
I had a really great time last night.
That came out of nowhere.
NORA
(a little confuse but smiles)
Me too. So did Matthew. I think his
face is frozen in a permanent smile.
Bo chuckles.
NORA
(Back to work)
The trouble at Llanview U.
BO
(Now he's with her)
Yeah.
NORA
I want to look further into it Bo. I
think we may be playing with some
real heavy hitters.
BO
Ok. I'll give you a couple of detectives,
you see what you can turn up.
NORA
Thanks. (Turns to go get to work.)
BO
But Red?
NORA
Yeah?
BO
I want you to be careful. If we're
dealing with the kinds of guys you
think we may be things could get
ugly fast.
Nora doesn't need protecting but is a little touched that Bo still worries about her.
NORA
Thanks, I will.
(Nora's cell phone rings)
NORA
(Reaching to answer it)
Excuse me. Nora Buchanan.
(Her face lights up) Oh hi honey!
Bo is still watching her so Nora mouths the word "Matthew" to him. Now his
face lights up too.
NORA
You bet I'll be there, I wouldn't miss
it for the world. What? Well actually
Bo's right here. Uh huh.
Walking toward Bo's desk Nora hands her cell phone to him.
NORA
He wants to talk to you.
BO
(taking the phone)
Hi sport! What's up? Parents' day?
Today? I would love to go. You bet.
Ok, I'll see you this afternoon. (chuckles)
Yeah, you're probably right buddy.
Ok, (looking up at Nora) I'll talk
to her. Bye.
Ending the call Bo hands the phone back to Nora.
NORA
Talk to me about what?
BO
Oh. (Smiles) It seems that Mr. Matthew
has developed quite a concern for the
environment and feels that his parents
should car pool to Parent's Day this
afternoon.
NORA
He does huh?
BO
Yeah. You don't mind if I go do you?
NORA
To Parent's Day? No! Of course not.
You should be there. I'm sorry it's
such short notice, Matthew wanted to
invite you himself and well, he was a
little distracted last night so -
BO
Don't worry about short notice. You
know that I'd do everything in my
power to make sure our son is happy.
(a beat) I love that kid more than words
could ever begin to say.
NORA
I know you do Bo. He loves you
a lot too you know.
Bo just smiles lost in thought as Marci pokes her head into the office.
MARCI
Sorry to interrupt. ADA Buchanan?
NORA
Yes Marci?
MARCI
The District Attorney is on your line.
NORA
Thanks. (To Bo) I better get that.
BO
Absolutely. You don't want to keep
old Hank waiting.
Nora smiles and turns to go.
BO
So we'll take off about 2:30?
NORA
You really want to ride together?
BO
Makes sense. Besides, we can't
have our little boy more worried
about the environment than his
parents are.
Nora rolls here eyes and opens the office door.
NORA
2:30. and yes, it will be nice to
have one less car to park.
Closing the door behind her Nora goes to get the phone.
BO
(still smiling)
You're something else Red. One less car
to park. park? What did I hear about -
(remembering) the park! Gabrielle! The
picnic.
Picking up the phone Bo dials quickly. It's her voicemail.
BO
Hey honey, I'm sorry I missed you.
Listen, I know I promised you we
would have that picnic this afternoon
but, well, it turns out it's Parents' Day
at Matthew's school and he called and
asked me to go and - I just really
need to be there. We'll do the picnic
another time. I promise. Call me
when you can. I love you.
Hanging up the phone Bo feels bad he had to cancel. Trouble is the excitement
bubbling around inside at the thought of spending Parents' Day with Matthew and
Nora is stronger than any guilt he feels about the picnic. Gabrielle will
understand. He needs this time with his son. He's lost so much already.
INT. THE DINER - EARLY EVENING
Bo, Nora, and Matthew enter the diner all smiles after a wonderful Parents' Day.
Racing to his favorite spot Matthew calls out to his parents.
MATTHEW
Mom! Bo! Let's sit here.
Hustling over Nora nods to Carlotta as she and Bo take their seats in the booth.
BO
Ok. Let's see here. Who knows
what they want?
MATTHEW
I do. I want the Super Duper
Supreme Giant Hot Fudge Sundae.
NORA
Matthew honey that's huge, you'll
never be able to eat it all.
As Nora and Matthew negotiate Carlotta appears at the table to take their order.
MATTHEW
I know but I've never ordered it
before mom. I've never even seen
it and I-
BO
(to Carlotta) We'll take one
Super Duper Supreme Giant
Hot Fudge Sundae with.
A pause. There are three sets of eyes on Bo.
BO
Three spoons.
Closing his menu Bo hands it to Carlotta who hurries off to make the sundae.
MATTHEW
Thanks Bo!
BO
Are you kidding? I've never seen
one of Carlotta's big sundaes either.
I've been dying for one for a long
time now but didn't have anyone
to share it with.
MATTHEW
Now you got me and mommy!
Locking eyes with Nora Bo smiles and tousles Matthew's hair.
BO
You're absolutely right. I'm a very
lucky guy.
Nora smiles back at Bo. Placing her hand over his she gives it a gentle squeeze.
NORA
Matthew and I are pretty lucky too
you know.
The moment is interrupted by Carlotta who arrives with a gigantic glass bowl
filled with what appears to be gallons of ice cream, hot fudge dripping from the
sides into the large plate it rests on. Everyone in the diner watches as she
sets in down in the middle of the Buchanan table.
MATTEW
(eyes wide as the plate under the sundae)
Oh boy!
CARLOTTA
One Super Duper Supreme Giant
Hot Fudge Sundae with. three
spoons.
Reaching into her apron pocket Carlotta produces three spoons and hands them to
Bo.
BO
(handing a spoon to Matthew)
Here you go son. Dig in! One
for you too mom.
Nora takes the spoon and smiles, digging into the gooey mess. The three of them
eat for a moment or two when Matthew finally breaks the content silence.
MATTHEW
I think this is the best sundae I ever had.
BO
Pretty good huh?
Suddenly Matthew bursts into uncontrollable laughter. Bo doesn't know it but he
has a big gob of whip cream stuck to the side of his face.
BO
(in the dark)
What's so funny?
Looking up Nora notices what her son is laughing at and starts to giggle.
MATTHEW
You got ice cream all over your face Bo!
BO
I do? (wiping everywhere but were he
needs to) Where? Did I get it?
Bo turns to Matthew who laughs out loud again when he sees the food is still
there.
MATTHEW
No!
Nora is still highly amused. It's so great to see her son so happy. Getting one last
chuckle and without a second thought she reaches across the table.
NORA
Here let me help you.
Removing the cream from Bo's chin with her thumb Nora sticks it in her
mouth and licks it away.
BO
(wiping his chin with his napkin)
Thanks Red.
Matthew is still giggling at Bo.
BO
Oh, you think that's funny do ya? Do ya?
Grabbing Matthew softly Bo begins to tickle his son until he begs for
mercy.
MATTEHW
Ok mercy! Mercy! (Still giggling)
Can I go say thanks to Carlotta?
NORA
Sure.
Climbing underneath the table Matthew makes his way over to the
counter leaving his parents alone.
BO
The kid wants to go say thank you to
an adult of his own free will? What
a great little guy!
NORA
Well, he is pretty great but I have to
admit, I think it may have more to do
with the fact that Carlotta lets him use
the soda fountain and put whip cream
on the sundaes than his inner urge to
be polite to grown ups.
Nora looks up at Bo who is staring at her with a huge grin on his face.
NORA
What?
Bo says nothing but continues to smile.
NORA
What?
BO
Nothing, you just have a little
something (reaching his thumb
the side of her mouth) here.
Bo wipes the cream from her face slowly then licks it from his finger. A little embarrassed, Nora wipes her face with a napkin.
NORA
How long was that there?
Bo doesn't say anything just continues to watch her with a silly grin on his
face.
NORA
Now what? Is it still there?
Nothing.
NORA
(wiping her face with her napkin)
Do I still have ice cream on my
face Buchanan?
Nothing.
NORA
Bo!? What are you laughing at?
BO
You're awfully pretty when you've
got food all over your face you know?
NORA
Oh, you're just a sucker for ice cream.
BO
Well, you got me there. But -
(he grows quiet).
NORA
But what?
BO
(shaking his head a little)
Nothing. My boy's just got one heck of
a mom.
NORA
(flattered)
Thanks Bo. (placing her hand over his) He
sure didn't do too bad in the dad department
either you know. (a beat) I think we should
tell him Bo.
BO
(surprised)
Tell him what?
NORA
That you're his dad.
BO
What you mean tonight?
NORA
Yeah. I think it's time he knows.
He needs to know that his daddy is
here for him and loves him and wants
to be with him.
Bo is nervous.
NORA
It's time he know Bo.
BO
(taking a deep breath Bo nods his head)
Yeah. Yeah it is.
NORA
It's settled then. We'll take him
home and tell him tonight.
Swallowing the lump in his throat Bo just smiles. Standing on a stool Matthew
squeals as he helps Carlotta put way too much whip cream on a banana split.
NORA
(realizing her son may be tearing the
house down)
I better get him.
Nora begins to rise but Bo takes her hand, stopping her.
BO
I'll get him.
Smiling Nora settles back into her seat. Making his way over to the counter Bo
sneaks up behind his son, picks him up from the stool and swings him to the floor.
Matthew giggles uncontrollably.
BO
We gotta go sport, it's getting late.
MATTHEW
I don't want to go home yet Bo.
BO
Come on, we'll come back another
time.
MATTHEW
We will?!
BO
Of course. We have to get another one
of those sundaes don't we?
MATTHEW
Yeah!
BO
But tonight, your mom and I need to
talk to you for a few minutes so we've
got to get going.
MATTHEW
(taking Bo's hand in his)
Ok.
BO
(handing Carlotta a twenty dollar bill)
Thanks Carlotta.
Nora joins the boys.
NORA
Thanks Carlotta.
Taking him mom's hand in the other Matthew walks hand in hand with his
parents toward the diner door.
MATTHEW
(looking over his shoulder a smile
beaming across his face)
Thanks Carlotta, we'll come again.
Carlotta just smiles and waves as the Buchanans make their way outside. But
another pair of eyes is watching them too, one that isn't accompanied by a
smile. Standing in a dark shadow of the corner outside Gabrielle watches as the
man she loves leaves the diner with his "family."
The police commissioner is in a very good mood this morning. He had such a
good time with Matthew and Nora last night. Flipping through some files Bo
is surprised by an early morning knock at his door.
BO
Come in!
It's Gabrielle. She hesitates but steps into Bo's office.
BO
(Surprised to see her)
Good morning honey!
Bo stands and makes his way over to his "roommate" giving her a kiss on the
cheek.
GABRIELLE
Hi.
Returning to his desk Bo goes back to the files.
BO
You were out late last night.
He noticed!
GABRIELLE
Yes, I'm sorry about that Bo -
BO
(cutting her off)
Oh, no, no. Don't be sorry honey. I
just figured you and Max had a lot to
talk about. Is everything ok with Al?
GABRIELLE
(disappointed)
Yes, he's fine. We actually weren't talking
about Al.
BO
Oh. Good.
Bo is right back into his files.
GABRIELLE
Bo, I was thinking that, well, I
know you're busy but - what do
you think about the idea of
sneaking off for a couple of hours
this afternoon and having a picnic?
Realizing he hasn't seen much of Gabrielle lately Bo agrees.
BO
Sure honey.
GABRIELLE
(ecstatic)
Really?!
BO
Of course. Why don't you meet
me back here at about 2:30 and I'll
make myself yours for the rest of
the afternoon.
Hearing the news Gabrielle rushes around the desk to Bo's chair.
GABRIELLE
I promise you (kissing him
softly on the lips) you won't
regret it.
BO
(smiling)
Oh, I already don't regret it.
A short knock at the door is accompanied by its opening. It's Nora.
NORA
(looking down at a file)
Bo I - Oh! Hi Gabrielle.
GABRIELLE
Hi.
NORA
I'm sorry. I'll come back. (Turns to go.)
GABRIELLE
No, Nora. It's ok. I was just
leaving. (To Bo) I'll see you
later.
A quick kiss and Gabrielle is on her way out the door.
GABRIELLE
Bye Nora.
NORA
Bye.
Gabrielle closes the door behind her as Nora turns to talk business with the
Commissioner.
NORA
I've been looking over these reports
about the drug problem over at
Llanview U and there are just some
things that aren't adding up.
BO
(looking at Nora but lost in his
own thoughts)
Um hmm.
NORA
I don't think that this is all the
work of a bunch of young kids
looking for a quick buck.
BO
(still lost)
No?
NORA
No. I think the problem may
be much bigger than we originally
thought Bo.
BO
Hmmm.
NORA
(sees he isn't listening)
Bo?
BO
Ok.
NORA
Bo? Earth to Bo?
BO
I had a really great time last night.
That came out of nowhere.
NORA
(a little confuse but smiles)
Me too. So did Matthew. I think his
face is frozen in a permanent smile.
Bo chuckles.
NORA
(Back to work)
The trouble at Llanview U.
BO
(Now he's with her)
Yeah.
NORA
I want to look further into it Bo. I
think we may be playing with some
real heavy hitters.
BO
Ok. I'll give you a couple of detectives,
you see what you can turn up.
NORA
Thanks. (Turns to go get to work.)
BO
But Red?
NORA
Yeah?
BO
I want you to be careful. If we're
dealing with the kinds of guys you
think we may be things could get
ugly fast.
Nora doesn't need protecting but is a little touched that Bo still worries about her.
NORA
Thanks, I will.
(Nora's cell phone rings)
NORA
(Reaching to answer it)
Excuse me. Nora Buchanan.
(Her face lights up) Oh hi honey!
Bo is still watching her so Nora mouths the word "Matthew" to him. Now his
face lights up too.
NORA
You bet I'll be there, I wouldn't miss
it for the world. What? Well actually
Bo's right here. Uh huh.
Walking toward Bo's desk Nora hands her cell phone to him.
NORA
He wants to talk to you.
BO
(taking the phone)
Hi sport! What's up? Parents' day?
Today? I would love to go. You bet.
Ok, I'll see you this afternoon. (chuckles)
Yeah, you're probably right buddy.
Ok, (looking up at Nora) I'll talk
to her. Bye.
Ending the call Bo hands the phone back to Nora.
NORA
Talk to me about what?
BO
Oh. (Smiles) It seems that Mr. Matthew
has developed quite a concern for the
environment and feels that his parents
should car pool to Parent's Day this
afternoon.
NORA
He does huh?
BO
Yeah. You don't mind if I go do you?
NORA
To Parent's Day? No! Of course not.
You should be there. I'm sorry it's
such short notice, Matthew wanted to
invite you himself and well, he was a
little distracted last night so -
BO
Don't worry about short notice. You
know that I'd do everything in my
power to make sure our son is happy.
(a beat) I love that kid more than words
could ever begin to say.
NORA
I know you do Bo. He loves you
a lot too you know.
Bo just smiles lost in thought as Marci pokes her head into the office.
MARCI
Sorry to interrupt. ADA Buchanan?
NORA
Yes Marci?
MARCI
The District Attorney is on your line.
NORA
Thanks. (To Bo) I better get that.
BO
Absolutely. You don't want to keep
old Hank waiting.
Nora smiles and turns to go.
BO
So we'll take off about 2:30?
NORA
You really want to ride together?
BO
Makes sense. Besides, we can't
have our little boy more worried
about the environment than his
parents are.
Nora rolls here eyes and opens the office door.
NORA
2:30. and yes, it will be nice to
have one less car to park.
Closing the door behind her Nora goes to get the phone.
BO
(still smiling)
You're something else Red. One less car
to park. park? What did I hear about -
(remembering) the park! Gabrielle! The
picnic.
Picking up the phone Bo dials quickly. It's her voicemail.
BO
Hey honey, I'm sorry I missed you.
Listen, I know I promised you we
would have that picnic this afternoon
but, well, it turns out it's Parents' Day
at Matthew's school and he called and
asked me to go and - I just really
need to be there. We'll do the picnic
another time. I promise. Call me
when you can. I love you.
Hanging up the phone Bo feels bad he had to cancel. Trouble is the excitement
bubbling around inside at the thought of spending Parents' Day with Matthew and
Nora is stronger than any guilt he feels about the picnic. Gabrielle will
understand. He needs this time with his son. He's lost so much already.
INT. THE DINER - EARLY EVENING
Bo, Nora, and Matthew enter the diner all smiles after a wonderful Parents' Day.
Racing to his favorite spot Matthew calls out to his parents.
MATTHEW
Mom! Bo! Let's sit here.
Hustling over Nora nods to Carlotta as she and Bo take their seats in the booth.
BO
Ok. Let's see here. Who knows
what they want?
MATTHEW
I do. I want the Super Duper
Supreme Giant Hot Fudge Sundae.
NORA
Matthew honey that's huge, you'll
never be able to eat it all.
As Nora and Matthew negotiate Carlotta appears at the table to take their order.
MATTHEW
I know but I've never ordered it
before mom. I've never even seen
it and I-
BO
(to Carlotta) We'll take one
Super Duper Supreme Giant
Hot Fudge Sundae with.
A pause. There are three sets of eyes on Bo.
BO
Three spoons.
Closing his menu Bo hands it to Carlotta who hurries off to make the sundae.
MATTHEW
Thanks Bo!
BO
Are you kidding? I've never seen
one of Carlotta's big sundaes either.
I've been dying for one for a long
time now but didn't have anyone
to share it with.
MATTHEW
Now you got me and mommy!
Locking eyes with Nora Bo smiles and tousles Matthew's hair.
BO
You're absolutely right. I'm a very
lucky guy.
Nora smiles back at Bo. Placing her hand over his she gives it a gentle squeeze.
NORA
Matthew and I are pretty lucky too
you know.
The moment is interrupted by Carlotta who arrives with a gigantic glass bowl
filled with what appears to be gallons of ice cream, hot fudge dripping from the
sides into the large plate it rests on. Everyone in the diner watches as she
sets in down in the middle of the Buchanan table.
MATTEW
(eyes wide as the plate under the sundae)
Oh boy!
CARLOTTA
One Super Duper Supreme Giant
Hot Fudge Sundae with. three
spoons.
Reaching into her apron pocket Carlotta produces three spoons and hands them to
Bo.
BO
(handing a spoon to Matthew)
Here you go son. Dig in! One
for you too mom.
Nora takes the spoon and smiles, digging into the gooey mess. The three of them
eat for a moment or two when Matthew finally breaks the content silence.
MATTHEW
I think this is the best sundae I ever had.
BO
Pretty good huh?
Suddenly Matthew bursts into uncontrollable laughter. Bo doesn't know it but he
has a big gob of whip cream stuck to the side of his face.
BO
(in the dark)
What's so funny?
Looking up Nora notices what her son is laughing at and starts to giggle.
MATTHEW
You got ice cream all over your face Bo!
BO
I do? (wiping everywhere but were he
needs to) Where? Did I get it?
Bo turns to Matthew who laughs out loud again when he sees the food is still
there.
MATTHEW
No!
Nora is still highly amused. It's so great to see her son so happy. Getting one last
chuckle and without a second thought she reaches across the table.
NORA
Here let me help you.
Removing the cream from Bo's chin with her thumb Nora sticks it in her
mouth and licks it away.
BO
(wiping his chin with his napkin)
Thanks Red.
Matthew is still giggling at Bo.
BO
Oh, you think that's funny do ya? Do ya?
Grabbing Matthew softly Bo begins to tickle his son until he begs for
mercy.
MATTEHW
Ok mercy! Mercy! (Still giggling)
Can I go say thanks to Carlotta?
NORA
Sure.
Climbing underneath the table Matthew makes his way over to the
counter leaving his parents alone.
BO
The kid wants to go say thank you to
an adult of his own free will? What
a great little guy!
NORA
Well, he is pretty great but I have to
admit, I think it may have more to do
with the fact that Carlotta lets him use
the soda fountain and put whip cream
on the sundaes than his inner urge to
be polite to grown ups.
Nora looks up at Bo who is staring at her with a huge grin on his face.
NORA
What?
Bo says nothing but continues to smile.
NORA
What?
BO
Nothing, you just have a little
something (reaching his thumb
the side of her mouth) here.
Bo wipes the cream from her face slowly then licks it from his finger. A little embarrassed, Nora wipes her face with a napkin.
NORA
How long was that there?
Bo doesn't say anything just continues to watch her with a silly grin on his
face.
NORA
Now what? Is it still there?
Nothing.
NORA
(wiping her face with her napkin)
Do I still have ice cream on my
face Buchanan?
Nothing.
NORA
Bo!? What are you laughing at?
BO
You're awfully pretty when you've
got food all over your face you know?
NORA
Oh, you're just a sucker for ice cream.
BO
Well, you got me there. But -
(he grows quiet).
NORA
But what?
BO
(shaking his head a little)
Nothing. My boy's just got one heck of
a mom.
NORA
(flattered)
Thanks Bo. (placing her hand over his) He
sure didn't do too bad in the dad department
either you know. (a beat) I think we should
tell him Bo.
BO
(surprised)
Tell him what?
NORA
That you're his dad.
BO
What you mean tonight?
NORA
Yeah. I think it's time he knows.
He needs to know that his daddy is
here for him and loves him and wants
to be with him.
Bo is nervous.
NORA
It's time he know Bo.
BO
(taking a deep breath Bo nods his head)
Yeah. Yeah it is.
NORA
It's settled then. We'll take him
home and tell him tonight.
Swallowing the lump in his throat Bo just smiles. Standing on a stool Matthew
squeals as he helps Carlotta put way too much whip cream on a banana split.
NORA
(realizing her son may be tearing the
house down)
I better get him.
Nora begins to rise but Bo takes her hand, stopping her.
BO
I'll get him.
Smiling Nora settles back into her seat. Making his way over to the counter Bo
sneaks up behind his son, picks him up from the stool and swings him to the floor.
Matthew giggles uncontrollably.
BO
We gotta go sport, it's getting late.
MATTHEW
I don't want to go home yet Bo.
BO
Come on, we'll come back another
time.
MATTHEW
We will?!
BO
Of course. We have to get another one
of those sundaes don't we?
MATTHEW
Yeah!
BO
But tonight, your mom and I need to
talk to you for a few minutes so we've
got to get going.
MATTHEW
(taking Bo's hand in his)
Ok.
BO
(handing Carlotta a twenty dollar bill)
Thanks Carlotta.
Nora joins the boys.
NORA
Thanks Carlotta.
Taking him mom's hand in the other Matthew walks hand in hand with his
parents toward the diner door.
MATTHEW
(looking over his shoulder a smile
beaming across his face)
Thanks Carlotta, we'll come again.
Carlotta just smiles and waves as the Buchanans make their way outside. But
another pair of eyes is watching them too, one that isn't accompanied by a
smile. Standing in a dark shadow of the corner outside Gabrielle watches as the
man she loves leaves the diner with his "family."
