dignity & grace

john hughes. 46. CEO

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“Ask me again in a few months and I might say yes. Mhm. A life time ago. Oh, to be young and beautiful again. He cheated on her with the nanny. She was just fresh out of college. The usual story. The divorce was six or seven years ago if I’m not mistaken. She’s been comforting herself with different men since then, so I’m certain she’ll manage without our help.”

“ [..] You are very beautiful, Mari. Then just as much as now. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“John, are you asking me to give you a show? I doubt you would. You were always the better dancer out of the two of us. Yes. Lint roller Steph, that’s her.  The one and only. She’s very well aware, but I think she’s not been doing a good job at accepting it. Her son’s a little older than Lance.”

“ Well, I don’t know. Just in case you’d want to show off some of the things you’ve learned. Ah, well. That’s when it was dancing without any rules or expectations. And.. wow. A long time ago.. Lint roller Steph. Yeah, I’m starting to remember her more and more. What happened with her husband? Has it just been her for a long time? Sadly I don’t think we have any single friends we can set her up with either. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“It sounds ridiculous. It also looks ridiculous, but it’s good for body and soul. You should try it sometime. I’ll miss the Margaritas. But that’s about the only thing I’ll really miss. Steph talked me into it. You remember Steph, right? She still asks if you have a brother I could set her up with.”

“ Perhaps a little. I’d still like to see it sometime. What that is you’re doing. Maybe not.. with me actually participating. I think I’d make more of a fool out of myself than either of us would be comfortable with. Steph.. oh yeah, Steph. That Steph. I do remember her. And she is still not aware that I don’t and that that probably, most likely, won’t change anymore, either? Is she the.. does she still always carry around a lint roller? And obsessively lint roll her clothes? That was Steph, wasn’t it? ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“Actually I have. I’ve signed also up for Zumba classes in the city not so long ago. They’re every Tuesday morning.  The girl doing the class is wonderful and since I’m no longer part of the book club, I figured I have time to try out something new for once.”

“ Zumba classes? That sounds.. fun. A bit more energetic than book club. Probably fewer Margaitas as well, though. Anyone you know doing the class with you? Or meeting nice new people? ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“Now that’s what you said. Much better, yeah. I think so, too. Who would’ve thought it’d take a snow storm for us to be able to spend a Sunday evening together again.”

“ Well. Yeah. You’re right. You are. Maybe it’ll turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Let’s try to make the most of it, Mari. [..] Have you been going to yoga again? ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“Here’s to hoping. Maybe you check on him again in an hour or so. To be safe. [..] Fine. You’re right. As always. How are things at the office? Already missing you?”

“ I was thinking that, yeah. I will, I will. I’ll try to. [..] Hah. Like I rarely am you were meaning to say, I’m sure. That’s better though, isn’t it? I think it’ll survive one Sunday without me. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes​:

“Hopefully, but you know Lance. He’d probably rather freeze to death than spend more time with us than necessary or admit he was wrong. A little. The last two cardigans were a bit too much, but I thought I’d rather be safe than sorry.”

“ [..] I’d hope we’ve raised him.. at least a little smarter than that. I’m not saying I think you’re wrong, but I’m clinging to hope he’d choose us over frostbites. There have been many humbling moments as a parent, but having frostbites chosen over you feels like a new low.. Yeah. I think they were too, honey. You’ll end up sweating and colder than before this way. Come here.. why don’t you take off those extra two for now and put them on when you’re actually starting to feel cold. ”

[marisolhughes]

sunday, 4:34 pm, hughes’ lounge room

“[..] Okay. I found two flashlights and some more candles in the basement. Only one of the two is actually working, so I left it with Lance. I asked him to join us, but he wants to stay in his room. As figured. He knows where we’re at in case he needs anything, but I’ve left two extra covers and candles at his room. I’ve also got us a blanket and a sweater for you to put on. They said it’ll be a while until the power’s back on.”

[john--hughes]

“ Thanks, Mari. That’s perfect. Almost got this fire going as well.. there we go. Yeah, come on, baby.. That should do it. Well. Could have thought as much. It’s not that cold in the house yet, but he’ll see in a bit. He’ll probably change his mind then. Yeah, we’re looking at a cold night, I’m guessing. Aren’t you too warm right now, though? ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes‌:

“[…] She always had. Has she said anything to you?”

“ Nothing really. She says she talks to him, doesn’t go into detail. Either way, it’s good to have her around. ”

[john--hughes]

What's the best gift your son has ever given to you?

“ The best gift.. there’s been good gifts, really good gifts. But the best must’ve been.. He couldn’t have been much older than five, yeah. Just came back from a weekend trip that Danny took him and the other kids on. It was a four-leaved clover. He came back and he said..he said, “Daddy! Daddy, I’d looked for an hour and I’m the only one that found one. For you. Kept it safe all the way back.” I still have it in my wallet. It’s falling apart and I’ve taped it before, but.. I think that was the best gift, yeah. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes‌:

“… I can’t help but feel like it’s our fault. If you’d been around more and if I showed more attention, maybe it wouldn’t be like this. I’m just tired.”

“ Yeah, well.. There’s a lot of what-ifs. Piper talked to him earlier. She really has a way with him. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes‌:

“He’s been in this mood for weeks, if not even months, John. I thought we made progress when we were in Vermont, but seemingly I’m wrong. I’m scared giving him space will only result in him shutting us off completely.”

“ And pushing will most likely make him resent us and result in the same thing. I don’t know, Mari, you’re acting like I have the answer and won’t give it to you. I’m also at my wit’s end about the kid. Of course I can go try convince him or force him to come downstairs if you think it’ll help – I’ll do that. I just don’t think it will help. ”

[marisolhughes]

monday, 06:00 pm, hughes mansion

“Maybe you should talk to him. I’ve tired more than two times, but he won’t come down. I’m running out of ideas and I’m restless. What am I doing wrong?”

[john--hughes]

“ I doubt it’s anything that you’re doing wrong, Mari. I don’t think it’ll be any different when I try. He’s just.. you can’t get through to him during one of his moods. Probably just best to give him space. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes‌:

“Basically.”

“ Ah. Well, you see. I can’t help but feel like your heart’s not quite in that answer. C’mon. Give a man a chance. A movie and a walk. If it goes horribly, I’ll swear off Waffle Chicken – a difficult sacrifice – and not bother you again. ” 

[john--hughes]

What are three things of your bucket list that you have to tick before death?

“ There’s a lot of things I have to tick before death. But just three, let me think.. Well, one that’s rather high on the list is chartering a yacht and going sailing with some good people – something really fancy and over the top. It’s gotta have a hot tub and people who mix you cocktails. And then have a massive party on there. Have my name be in the paper, that’s another one. Don’t care what for, but something that will make people remember. And, I guess, find a girl I really love and stay up all night to watch a sunrise with her. Outside somewhere, just us, a couple blankets. Yeah. ”

[john--hughes]

Describe the woman of your dreams.

“ My dream woman. Boy. Probably someone open-minded and creative, with a sense of adventure. Willing to try new things with me. I get restless with new ideas sometimes and often times it turns out after they’re pretty wack, but she doesn’t just endure having to listen to them.. she complements and, ideally, supports them. Maybe even thinks they’re half good. A pretty face. Not too much of a wallflower and not too much of a nutter, she has her own opinions and values but isn’t too cocky. Someone who doesn’t mind me spoiling her a little, I’d like to be able to make her feel like a woman. Long hair. She has a beautiful smile. Maybe works in a diner that serves incredible Waffle Chicken. ”

[john--hughes]

marisolhughes‌:

“I picked up on your frequent visits and attempts, you’re not exactly sly. We’re not of the same batch, you and me. I work here and you don’t really want to go on a date with me.”

“ I’m not sure I understand what you’re getting at. But it sounds like a complicated way of saying no. ”