In LA the day had dawned bright . No doubt, that morning was the reflection of Diane mood . Part of her was nervous about having to exert as waitress again , but otherwise she wished, to wear the apron , take the tray and serve drinks again. Many fond memories came to her in her mind ! Her thoughts were interrupted by the powerful voice of Sam .
-Diane , honey! Are you ready?
-Yes , of course!- she replied .
- Grab your stuff and lets go.
After closing the house, they went to the bar in the beautiful car Sam . The two smiled and kept silent . After so long...who said that they would work together again in a pub, "their pub" .
When they arrived, David had already opened the premises.
-Hi, Sam! - greeted David - Have you found someone who can replace Julia?
-Of course! replied Sam also already know . I present you to Mrs. Malone.
-Hello, David ! - Diane greeted as she walked into the office of Sam .
-Did she ? ! David can not believe what I was seeing - Has she experience?
-You bet ! - Sam replied with a broad smile on his face. The truth was that the situation was very amusing -
... There where you see, she was waitress for five years in Boston.
- Where? - David inquired skeptically .
- In ' Cheers' . There we met, -explained Sam- .
- And was she good? - David asked to Sam-.
- wouldn´t know to tell you... -said Sam between doubts and jokes- ... at the time I was in love after her ... I'm still ... So do not ask me, because I do not know that answer ...
Shortly after, Diane went out with her old apron. She had kept it all this time. Diane and Sam exchanged glances conspiratorially for a few seconds, then they smiled, meanwhile David watched the scene as if he were a stone guest.
The first two days were especially hard for Diane. She had not thirty, and she tired a lot. Despite that, she was able to draw strength from her dainty body, to surprise of David and pride of Sam. She was able to meet this challenge successfully. For her, Sam was her leifmotiv, which gave it strength. The bar was Sam's life, and if he had a need, she assumed it as own. At the end, they were one.
- She is a good waitress- David said to Sam.
- I know -Sam responded with pride while drank a can of tonic water.
One day came a girl and two guys in their twenties . They spoke in a way that caught the attention of Diane . The three young sat at a secluded table. Just sat down , they began to argue heatedly . The girl stood up angrily and left leaving the boys discussing. Diane approached them with the excuse of taking note of their order , but really wanted to appease them. A fight was bad for the reputation of a bar. She walked softly and delicate manners. Maybe it would work .
- Excuse me guys, what are you going to take ? she asked .
- What are we going to take ? said one of the boys in mocking tone- …does not bother you the old woman? ... We're discussing ! Do not you see, idiot? .
-Yes ! go away to another table to touch the eggs to another- said the other boy .
The two boys laughed as they watched her with contempt. Sam came out quickly from behind the bar, David laid hands on the baseball bat he had hidden. When they were about to go to her aid , Diane gestured with his eyes and head to not intervene.
-…Forgive me again, boys , -said Diane correctly- Politely I have asked them what have going to take, and, in return, you have insulted me , yelled at and belittled, without forgetting that you have acted like a rude and unruly louts . I think you owe me an apology.
The two boys laughed more and more, for irritation of Diane , who barely conceal his anger.
Sam then, unable of restrain oneself, came determinant while he said: "You're going to make me a favor and leave the premises and leave my wife quiet or" ... - he could not finish the sentence because at that time Diana with a cry of unbridled fury, grabbed by the neck to the two boys and repeatedly bumped their heads of one against the other.
No longer laughed. Just could be heard the crackle of skulls colliding and complaints of the two poor wretches.
When Diane let the boys, half dizzy, they brought hands to their noses that were bleeding. At that time Diane, who was still in a rage , grabbed the two guys from their ears and took them out of the bar to the applause and cheers of the other customers.
-Don´t you return to this bar again! I will repeat again, NEVER !, or disrespecting me or anyone else in the world upper to you morally and intellectually ...and if you return, you would regret it .. ah, and give thanks that I´m not clean your big mouth with soap and water And now ...Out !
David clapped like everyone else . Maybe more .
- Sam . I was wrong . she isn´t good. she´s the best !
- I know, Sam laughed inside and out. She always surprised him.
Diane turned worthily greeting her audience. When she approached to rod to get drinks Sam approached her : - Diane -Sam asked almost in a whisper- What the hell was that shtick before?
- Ninety percent of Carla Tortelli ... and ten percent of Diane Chambers ... -said Diane with a smile between playful and fun - Remember that I learned from the best ...
- I see, Sam lowered his gaze unable to suppress a laugh half off.
Upon returning home they were still laughing at the bar scene . They were tired and they dropped on the living room couch . When they stopped laughing , Diane got up to go to the kitchen to make an infusion. When she had nearly reached , the phone rang.
-I catch it! - Sam warned . He was sitting right next to the device - -Hello? .
-Hi Dad ! - was Samuel .
-Hello son! What a surprise!- Sam had gone out of his fatigue as magically - Frasier tells me you're a freak in front and behind the bar ... that you have good ideas for business ... and that ...
- Thanks Dad, but I call for something else.
-Wait a minute! I have to tell you what your mother has done today in the bar ...is to break out laughing...
- Dad ... Jessie and I have cut - Samuel has his voice breaking , but tried to hide - ... isn´t a lover's spat ... it´s a breakup ... She has taken her things and will back again her parents' house .
- You,... how do you feel? - Sam changed his mood suddenly, he felt a deep sadness. He knew what felt his son. Sam never liked at all the girl.
- I´m fine - Samuel lied- Now I find it a bit hard, but I´ll get over it . I guess mom would find out , but by no means want you to come to see me because of this . I'm not a child. Promise me! .
- But Samuel , your mother ... he was going to protest.
- Promise me ! - Samuel was as stubborn as her mother.
- All right, son -Sam accepted- You win. For now, we won´t go to Boston.
-Is Samuel ? -asked cheerfully- Wait !...not hang up!
Samuel heard his mother and decided to wait. When Diane picked up the phone , Samuel told her everything that happened with Jessie . Diane inquired more than Sam to find out all the details. Sam was sitting next to Diane and heard everything too. Both were broken hearing Samuel recounted the sad story of their breakup. The voice of Samuel was firm, but the three were with a heavy heart because of the pain .
When Samuel said goodbye and hung up , Diana was nervous , angry , anxious , frantic .. crazy! . as it was possible that vain and insecure girl had wounded a noble heart as that of her son?...
- Sam, let go to the attic and take suitcases. We go to Boston- Diane said as she twisted her hands nervously and walked around room as a caged animal .
- No, -said Sam as calm as possible even sitting on the couch-.
- What did you say ?
- I said no - repeated Sam - Before you get to the phone, Samuel has made me promise that we wouldn´t go to Boston for this reason.
- I do not care what you have promised him, -said Diane between defiant and angry - My son needs me and I'll go .
- You 're not going -Sam said firmly as he stood . Almost convinces Diane to see how Sam was starting to get angry.
- Whatever you say ... -Diane insisted a little hesitant .
-I said no! -Sam was getting really angry .
-He's my son ! - Diane countered vigorously .
-and mine too! -Sam said- you speak about Samuel as if he would belong only to you. You must remember that I am his father and I also have to do with the fact that he is in this world.
-Your tiny sperm does not entitle you to claim so much ! ...I am the mother ! I have carried him in my womb for nine months! I've been the one that has passed all the discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth. I breastfed. I ...
-we are already always with the same roll !- protested Sam - What about me ? Have I not done anything ? I have no guilt about how nature have made the distribution of the roles in the parenthood . I have been taking care of Samuel and you. I've been watching at night when Samuel was sick. I took him at school and parties . I've been there to help when you need something...
- That´s why we have to go now, -retorted Diane- Do not you see ?
Sam paused to compose himself . He wanted this dispute will finish . He was beginning to be aware that both were altered because of the damage that was suffering Samuel in the distance, because of the harmful poison of that bad redhead .
- Yes I see it. You are who don´t see it .-Sam said-… honey, we are nervous, and we we're screaming. We aren´t enemies. We want the best for Samuel because we are their parents and we love him dearly, but ... - Sam gulped, unable to repress it slip a tear - Do you not believe that I want go to Boston as you ?, what happens is that our son has asked me ... made me promise that we don´t go . And he's right . He is a man and wants to get ahead himself . You must to respect his decisions. He wants to be considered like the man who is, no as a little child. But what happens is that he doesn´t know that someday will be a father and he will understand that parents always see their son as a child, he always will be our little... - Sam had the voice cracked with emotion.-
Diane realized that he felt the same than her, but a given word was sacred , because a man is only as good as his word.
Sam continued - Diane, I ask you, please help me keep my promise...
Diane felt she could not opposing and nodded. Was not worth adding more pain to they had . Sam approached her and hugged . He felt that he needed it at that time...a tender and comforting embrace. Diane also felt the comfort. Time passed while they felt their closeness, but also the bitterness for their son Samuel in the distance.