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October 12, 2009

early bloomer

"This is so cute," Flo said to me over the phone. "My daughter is asking if we can visit you. She says she misses you."

At five years old, Mimi hasn't yet hit that wall where women are dying to get away from me. That happens at around eight.

"C'mon out!" I said.

"Mimi wants to know if we can spend the night."

"Of course. I'll make pizza."

"She says she wants king crab."

Jesus H. Okay.

CUT TO: EXTERIOR - BEACH -DAY

They have just arrived, and I'm sitting on the deck while Mimi and Flo gather seashells. Flo wants to go inside, but Mimi wants her to continue beachcombing. "I want company," Mimi whines.

"Well, maybe John will help you."

Mimi stared at her mother. "But he's not good company."

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