Leta: [chuckles] Sorry about my husband. I’m sure you’ve noticed already but he can be a little bit old fashioned. I know you wanted to support Matthew in this discussion.
Rose: It’s alright.
Leta: I know it’s been a while since you two got together but I have to say it again. My son is lucky to have you by his side, Rose. You’re a wonderful woman. Smart, understanding, gorgeous. You’re ageing really nicely- If we can call that ageing! [chuckles] I envy you.
Rose: Oh no, no! You have no reason to, you’re ageing really gracefully yourself, Leta.
Leta: You’re too kind... So, how’s Matthew taking it all?
Rose: Well... It’s really hard for him- He doesn’t open up it but I can feel him struggle.
Leta: I see. I tried to get him to talk but he’s being quite stubborn.. Can I ask you for a favor, Rose?
Rose: Of course.
Leta: Please protect the company no matter what. I heard what’s going on and it might be egoist but... Matthew can’t lose both his father and his job in such a short amount of time. He was raised to be where he is now- Following his father footsteps. Losing both would be unbearable for him.
Rose: A short amount of time?
Leta: In reality, my husband has way less time than what is said within the family. A few months more at most... So, please, protect Matthew.
“What is done is done, anyway.” said Leta, now slowly stroking his cheek “Now, the least you can do is fixing your mess.”
“...Yeah.”
“Start by sleeping at your own house!” she said, “I don’t like that Mari girl-”
“Mom, she’s just trying to help me.” said Matthew, sighing loudly “I will sleep in my house but... I will at least try her ways. She said she’ll help me figure everything out.”
