Branches

Chapter One - Brat

"So, you're here to get your check."
"That's what I plan, sir."
"Okay... Understandable. You're a hard worker. You need cash, yes? Fun, gas, basics needs, family?"
"Everything except the last part, sir."
"Everything except the last part? A home isn't a home without a wife and a child to take care of."
"I'm fine on my own. Sir."
"Only capable to take care of yourself? Laziness in people nowadays is beyond outstanding."
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"You know, lazy people like you don't deserve to have checks."
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"Lazy people. They're heartless. No fire, no passion to fill their hearts. To give them energy."
"Oliver, might I remind you that I got into Standford University and got into this position by myself?"
"Of course! By yourself, of course!"
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"That's not passion, Mr. Black. That's wanting something. You want to be spoon fed."
"Sir!"
"Don't 'sir' me like that, you brat"
"Jesus Christ! Why are you treating me like this?"
"You've did this to yourself!"
"NO, I didn't! You're acting like a complete asshole! You've been doing this for TWO YEARS!"
"If THAT'S the way you feel, why don't you JUST LEAVE?"
"FINE!"
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'We are the warriors, that build this town...'
"WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!"
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"Fired!"
"No, mom. I quit."
"You quit. From your job as the executive assistant?"
"It's not like it was a big deal. Executive is just a big title they like to add on to make them feel special."
"That's not the point."
"Then what is?"
"You got thirty dollars an hour with that job. Now you just... Throw it all in the trash!"
"I was unhappy there."
"You wouldn't be so unhappy if you just checked your bank account once you've finished."
"I don't care about the money anymore."
"You could've helped us out of our debt!"
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"Mom..."
"No more excuses... you damn brat."
"MOM, Mr. Branch was a over entitled, over zealous piece of crap!"
"DON'T you use that language!"
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"...Mr. Branch...?"
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"Yes. Mr. Branch."
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"Honey. I have to go."
"Wait, so now I'm 'honey'?"
"I'll talk to you later."
"What? I can't hear you over the-"
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"So... You just... Left?"
"I guess, yeah... You gonna finish your coffee?"
"You can have it."
"Thanks."
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"So, was your mom angry?"
"Oooh yeah. If I could've saw her, I bet I'd only be seeing red."
"Why did he call you lazy?"
"I don't know. Mrs. Packs likes me.  Ms. Underwood adores me. I only missed a couple day in the past two years I've been working with him."
"Maybe he thinks your too cool to be working at the office."
"Maybe."
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"You alright?"
"Yeah..."
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"You sure?"
"...well, actually. I'm kind of missing him."
"...your dad?"
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"I wonder how he would've reacted to this."
"Don't try to think about it. I'm positive that if he were... You know... He would be just fine with what you did."
"Hopefully... I don't think Derek would ever replace him."
"Just because your mom married Derek doesn't mean that he has to be your dad."
"Yeah."
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"Thanks for the coffee, but I should be heading home."
"Sounds fair, the sun is going down anyways."
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"Goodnight, Yasmine."
"Goodnight, Felix."