Friends of Fame

S8E10: A Not So Merry Christmas

Morning
[Nancy's house]
*Nancy and Peter were sitting on the floor with Natalie, watching her play with her toys.*

Peter: She's adorable.

Nancy: Thanks.

Peter: Hey, have you always had that birthmark?

*He pointed to her wrist.*

Peter: I've never noticed that.

Nancy: In the last week you've known me? Yeah, I've always had it.

*She laughed.*

Peter: Oh... oh yeah. I just mean... yeah.

Nancy: I have to go soon. To drop her off at Nathan's.

Peter: Nathan's taking her?

Nancy: Yeah.

Peter: And you're sure you trust him? I mean, after everything you've told me-

Nancy: I know, but he's her dad. And he's been doing really well. I mean everything I told you is true, but... I don't know, lately it's been different.

*She started smiling, thinking about who Nathan was becoming again.*

Nancy: He's been-

Peter: Ugh, I'm starving. Wanna eat after we take her to Nathans?

*So, I guess that meant he was coming with her.*

Nancy: Sure.

Peter: You know, I read a story about a kid whose parents neglected them and they died.

Nancy: What are you talking about?

Peter: Same situation as yours actually, the parents were divorced. The kid drowned in the pool because the dad was too busy popping pills.

Nancy: What are you saying? That Nathan is going to sneak shots of vodka while he's watching Natalie? He would never do that.

Peter: Let me ask you something. Do you think that mother knew her ex husband would choose addiction over his child? Of course not. One wrong move and her entire life was changed forever.

*Nancy thought for a moment.*

Nancy: Well I can't watch her, I have to go to the studio later.

Peter: I'll watch her.

Nancy: Are you sure?

Peter: Someone you can trust.

Nancy: I'll call Nathan. Thanks.

Later
[the streets of LA]
*Nancy was walking back home from her studio. It was a short walk, and she passed one of their favorite bars. She smiled at it, thinking of the memories. Suddenly, Peter appeared with Natalie in a stroller.*

Peter: Hi.

*Nancy was very startled.*

Nancy: Oh my gosh! Hi! You scared me.

Peter: Sorry.

*She heard someone call her name from a distance.*

Hallie: Nancy!

*Hallie and Drew were coming from the bar.*

Nancy: Oh, hey guys.

Hallie: Peter, right?

*Hallie and Drew looked at each other. It seems like the only time they see Nancy these days is with Peter.*

Hallie: Nathan's here, too.

Nancy: Is he?

*Nathan walked out.*

Nathan: Nancy.

Nancy: What are you doing here?