Looking for Completion - the Looking Movie!

Act III Scene Three

One month later, at the end of November, Patrick is sitting on his sofa skyping with Dana. Kevin is in the bedroom.

Dana: So, thankfully, we are both being very civilized and mature about it, and we're managing the whole process simply through mediation, with no lawyers required.

Patrick: That's great mom.

Dana: Your father is being absolutely wonderful about the whole thing. Have you spoken to him recently?

Patrick: Ummmm...I think we spoke a few weeks ago, but you know dad, we didn't really talk about the...divorce.

Dana: Well, I think he's doing very nicely indeed. You hear such terrible stories about people hiding their money, cutting off access to accounts, just being total...dicks.

Patrick: Ok mom. Let's not shatter every illusion I have in one year.

(Dana laughs delightedly)

Dana: I am so enjoying my renaissance.

Patrick: That's great. Just remember, you're still my mom and boundaries are there for a reason.

Dana: All right sweetheart. Is Kevin there?

(Kevin pops his head around the bedroom door, raising his eyebrows. Patrick gestures him to stay away out of sight of the camera)

Patrick: No, he's...grocery shopping.

Dana: Oh that's a shame. I'd love to say a quick hello to him.

Patrick: Yeah, I'm sure he'll be sad he missed you too. Next time I Skype I'll make sure he's around.

(Kevin rolls his eyes and sits himself down in the chair opposite Patrick)

Dana: Actually, this might be a good opportunity to have a quick chat about something that I've been worrying about.

(Kevin raises his eyebrows)

Patrick: You know mom I don't have much time now, maybe we can chat more when you come in for Christmas shopping in a couple of weeks?

Dana: Patrick, Megan told me you all had a very pleasant Thanksgiving together, and that you seem very happy.

Patrick: Thanksgiving? Oh yeah, we had a...nice... time. She was surprisingly well behaved and Gus is...Gus, so, no drama, no tears. We survived.

Dana: But...she also told me about the apartment. I didn't know you boys had let the lease end. Do you think that was a good idea?

Patrick: Mom, I haven't lived there in almost a year.

Dana: I know but, it is so hard to find such a wonderful place that is still rent-controlled. And with Kevin going to Seattle, maybe you should have thought about keeping the place?

(Kevin stares at Patrick)

Patrick: It wasn't mine to keep. I'm not paying rent on two apartments. That doesn't make any sense.

Dana: Well I was thinking that maybe we could talk with your father and if he agreed it might be a good investment to buy the building if we can find out that the owner is willing to sell, and then we could rent it out, but if you ever need it, you know you always have a place to live.

(Kevin grimaces. Patrick draws in a deep breath.)

Patrick: I have a place to live. I'm living in it now. With Kevin.

Dana: Darling you know I adore Kevin. And I think you two are lovely together. But, now he's going to back to Seattle...

Patrick: For SIX WEEKS.