Rootless

Ellie Pierce. 25. Mother of one. Cousin of the deceased Annie. “I hadn’t spoken to Annie in years… even before that, we weren’t exactly close.”

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

Doesn’t mean it’s disgusting.

[ellie--pierce]

Let us not discuss it further.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

That’s cute. What is his name?

[ellie--pierce]

Rian.

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[isabel--pierce]

I’m sure they are. Of course she is, he’s her father and everyone has missed him. I always miss him while he is away.

[ellie--pierce]

That's sweet.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

That’s nice. How old’s your kid?

[ellie--pierce]

He's almost two years old. And growing.

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

Disgusting? That’s a bit harsh.

[ellie--pierce]

I am not looking for...a man right now. So to speak.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

And now I hope you’re not a serial killer.

I’m Ryan by the way.

[ellie--pierce]

I am just a mother in need of a job.

I am Ellie. It is a pleasure to meet you.

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

He’s more like a big brother, Ells. Stop worrying about that… do you want him or something?

[ellie--pierce]

Good. What?! No! That's....disgusting. I am just looking after you. I don't want him.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

You should call first. In the morning around 9 I’d say.

[ellie--pierce]

I will do just that. Thank you so much. You are a life-saver.

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

About what?

[ellie--pierce]

You don't like him in the slightest, right?

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

Yeah just Jason sneaking me out.

[ellie--pierce]

Should I be worried?

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

I don’t care… she’s annoying the hell out of me. Like seriously. I’m old enough, no need to ground me.

[ellie--pierce]

I also heard you got yourself a savior.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

Well, you should come by.

[ellie--pierce]

When do you think it's convenient? And what do I have to bring with me?

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

It’s been years now, Ellie. She needs to calm!

[ellie--pierce]

I realize that. But you still don't have a reason to say something like that to her. Your mother is not as horrible. She's like an angel compared to mine.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

I think so.. I don’t know.. maybe a secretary or assistant job is free. They need people over the break too.

[ellie--pierce]

I would take anything at this point. I am a bit desperate.

[ellie--pierce]

I couldn't sleep last night.

[thechloepierce]

Just that I’m glad I don’t have to see her anymore.

[ellie--pierce]

Your words might have been too harsh.

[margotdaily]

Margot Robbie by Miguel Reveriego for Vanity Fair, September 2013.

[the-ryan-fletcher]

I teach History at the local High School. Lame, I know.

[ellie--pierce]

Sounds interesting. Do you have an open spot? For someone with zero work experience.