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June 5 2019

Luke- I don't think you should be driving, Missy

AJ- Well, I am.

Luke-Yo, East—is she even allowed to be behind the wheel-

Dave (over the phone)-Nope.

Without hesitation, Luke reached over and gently took the car keys from AJ.

Luke-Let me help you into the car.

AJ (sighs, grateful)-Thank you.

Luke-No worries. Where are we headed?

Aj-I need to stop by my job. Camilla called—she needs help.

Luke- Alright, let's go.

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**At the hospital...**

Camilla (rushing over)-Oh my gosh, you're actually here. Your interns are raising hell.

AJ (calmly)I'll page them. Watch how fast they show up

Within a minute, the interns came filing in.

Simone- I thought you were on maternity leave.

AJ- I am. But when I get a call saying my interns are acting like fools? I show up.

She rubbed her belly and pointed at it.

AJ- Now, I may not be able to yell the way I used to—because this one could come any day now—but listen clearly: if I hear even one more complaint, best believe you'll all be scrambling to find new residency programs. And I will personally handwrite each of your recommendation letters. You don't want that

The interns froze.

AJ-So get your acts together. If I get another call, I'll be back—and next time, I WILL drag you all down myself. Now get out of my sight.

She waved them off with a simple gesture. They scattered like roaches.

Luke (wide-eyed)- How can someone so small be so scary?

Camilla (laughing)- I know, right?

Luke- I almost feel bad for them.

Camilla- Don't. They had it coming. AJ might be terrifying, but she's fair. Oh wait—who are you?

Luke- I'm Luke. I'm her new security.

Camilla (grinning)- Good luck with this one.

Luke (smirking)- Thanks... I think.

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Dave called. AJ picked up.

AJ- Hey, baby.

Dave- Hey. Have you seen my wallet?

AJ-It's in my purse—in your office. Oh, Luke, can we stop for ice cream?

Luke (nodding)-Of course.

Dave-Thanks. Where are you now?

AJ-Camilla had me come in and scare the interns. Now we're off to get ice cream. Oh—hold on... Tony!

She spotted her brother across the hall and waved him over.

Tony- Hey, sissy.

AJ-Wanna come get ice cream with me and Luke?

Tony-Okay!

Luke- Does anyone ever say no to you?

AJ - You do.

AJ (to Dave)-You want anything?

Dave- Just for you to stay safe. I'll see you later, mamas.

AJ- Love you.

She hung up and turned to Tony.

AJ- Get in the car.

Tony (laughing)- Why you yelling? No wonder your interns are scared of you.

AJ- Am I that bad?

Tony-It's the stare. You've got the 'I'll ruin your life' look down.

Luke-You can say that again.

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**At the ice cream shop...**

Tony-Pick something, sissy.

AJ-Bubble gum, please. And can I have some of yours?

Tony-East and Abuelo need to start saying no to you. You're so spoiled.

AJ-I am not. I don't ask for anything.

Tony-Yeah, but when you do, it's always a yes.

AJ-Ooh, someone's jealous.

Tony-I'm not jealous!

AJ-Yeah, you are.

Luke - you guys are truly siblings let's go.

They got to Dave's house

Dave - my two babies are home

He went straight to AJ

Luke -your fiancée is stubborn she don't like to hear the word no

Dave - why would you tell her no

Luke - she wanted drive back home

Dave - what's wrong with you

AJ - nothing

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