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Stef:

Mateo:

Genius. This is why you’re the one getting a PhD… Thank you. Best sister ever.

Stef:

Why did I just get a $500 cash transfer?

Mateo:

Because dinner is on me. Grab your husband and go out to dinner. Pick someplace nice.

Stef:

Nesssssssss, what’s wrong with my brother? WE COULD BE SISTERS!!!

Nessa:

It’s almost midnight. Are you delirious from studying?

Stef:

Mateo sent us out to dinner and asked me to help him. Is this working?

Nessa:

Where did you go?

Stef:

We went to the East Village. We ate too much and wandered. Got some drinks. Got more drinks. They were yummy. Now Lee’s sitting with the tattoo artist, discussing drawing techniques.

Nessa:

Tattoo artist? LEE IS GETTING A TATTOO?

Stef:

No. Well, yes. But he wants to get an apprenticeship.

PARENT SHIP

PIRATE SHIP

Nessa:

Apprenticeship?

Stef:

That.

Nessa:

Drink some water and take Advil before bed. Go enjoy your date with your husband.

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