TOF (season 3)

M-M-M-My Ramona

[Aunt Steph] Can I get my eggs scrambled, with bell peppers? Not the red ones, just the orange ones. Ooh! And chopp D scallions and Jack cheese sprinkled on top, not melted inside.

[Kimmy] Just a hard-boiled egg for me. The key to this cook is keep it simple.

[Mom] You know this isn't actually a restaurant, right?

[Kimmy] Yeah, I think my Yelp review made that clear.

[Mom] Do you want any eggs this morning Dylan.

[Dylan] No thanks, I'm just gonna eat an orange.

[Mom] Are you feeling alright?

[Dylan] Yeah. Why?

[Mom] You just haven't been eating all that much.

[Dylan] Just not hungry right now. If I get hungry I'll eat something.

[Jackson] Guys, you won't believe what just happened. A bird flew into the window and he dropped right at my feet. I thought he was dead, but the. I heard a little, "Cheep, Cheep." Which I'm pretty sure is bird for "Help me." So, here, Mom. Cheep, Cheep.

[Mom] Ok. Let Dr. Fuller have a look-see. Doesn't look like anything's broken. I think he was just stunned. I'm so proud of you for finding a shoe box and helping him. Although I wish you had taken my new Jimmy Choos out first. Mom

[Kimmy] What a cute little fella. I'm gonna name you Jasper, and train you to sit on my shoulder. And we'll go everywhere together, and tell each other secrets, and be best friends forever.

The bird then flies out the door

[Kimmy] Darn it. I came on too strong again, didn't I?

[Dylan] Yeah you did.

[Mom] Jackson, I love that you rescued that little guy. That's the kind of thing that I did when I was your age. Now I'm one of San Francisco's hottest vets. Mom

[Kimmy] Hot, like popular, or hot, like attractive?

[Mom] Yes. Why don't you come to the pet clinic with me after summer school today? You could be my assistant. You could see how we do things. Who knows? Maybe animal care is in your blood. Mom

[Jackson] Sure, Mom. I've always had a special connection with animals. Right Cosmo?

Cosmo runs away

[Dylan] Yeah I'm going back to sleep.

I was awoke suddenly with my mom telling me to go and walk Jackson home. So I got up and put on my shoes and grabbed my skateboard heading out the door. Once getting to the shop I text Jackson to let him know I'm outside and he comes out and we head home.

[Jackson] Honey, I'm home! Oh man. What a day at the office. Am I right? Hey mom, I took the liberty or ordering Janet an ergonomic chair. She's had back pain since she slipped at the supermarket.

[Dylan] That must've hurt.

[Mom] She did what?

[Jackson] Yeah. She couldn't play the cello for a whole month.

[Mom] Janet plays the cello?

[Jackson] Beautifully. And by the way...her name is Janice.

[Mom] It is?

[Jackson] No! I'm just messing with you. Anyway... I've been thinking about my future, and...I don't want to answer phones and make coffee.

[Mom] Oh, good.

[Jackson] I just want to make coffee.

[Mom] Oh. Good

[Jackson] I want to be a batista. You know, steaming the milk, microwaving the brownies, writing the names on the cups... Oh! It's not gonna be easy, but nothing worthwhile is. You taught me that.

[Mom] Technically, I did teach him that.

[Dylan] At least he knows what he wants in life.

*Jackson then heads up to his room and Max comes walking down the stairs*

[Aunt Steph] Oh, hey, Max. Where's Uni?

[Max] Uh, she's upstairs.

[Mom] Is everything ok?

[Max] Yeah, but you know what I realized? I didn't have Uni all day, but the world didn't end. I was ok on my own. So, I decided Uni should live in the shelf. Unless I really need her.

[Mom] Wow. Sounds like you're really growing up.

[Max] Yep. And it never would have happened with it Aunt Stephanie's carelessness.

[Aunt Steph] You're welcome, Max.

*Max then walks into the living room*

[Kimmy] You know who else is growing up? My Ramona. Turns out she's becoming a happy, well-adjusted young adult. Maybe too well-adjusted. What kid doesn't take bribes? I'll call a therapist in the morning.

[Mom] Wait. You're concerned that Ramona is too normal?

*Ramona comes walking in with a pony and with fake hair braided into her real hair*

[Ramona] Hey, guys. I'm gonna head to Papa's house to watch Mean Girls and eat carrots.

*She then leaves out the back door*

[Aunt Steph] Yeah, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

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Published: 02/14/2022