Page 24 of Yours, For Now

Gabriel: But I'm getting home

cooking

Lina: At my parents

Gabriel: yeah

Lina: Do you understand they're

inviting you as my boyfriend

Gabriel: yeah. And also we'll hear

their decision. And I'm getting home food

Lina: Don't you get home food,

well, at home?

Gabriel: Sometimes, but most nights

I fend for myself at my condo. And

cook only once in a while, time allowing.

If it weren't for your parents' offer for

Saturday, chances are I would

have ordered in.

Lina: Sigh. In any case, prepare for it.

You'll be interrogated. I can help you

practice. I'll shoot inappropriate

questions at you tomorrow over

dinner at your office

Gabriel: I'm fine, thanks. I haven't

had a girlfriend in a while but I

remember. Latine families are pretty

standard that way

Lina: If you say so…

Gabriel: Flowers for your mom okay?

Lina: No need to overdo it

Gabriel: Flowers it is

Lina: We'll break up eventually so