,. flesh tones

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Hey. I need your opinion on something.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Am I about to receive a gruesome image or is it not medical related?

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Not this time. I'm trying to get ahead of your parents' anniversary present. I was thinking a nice bench for the yard or a piece for their records and record player.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Oh great, he's competing for favorite child again. My mom's been complaining about the yard, if that's helpful. Ish doesn't want mulch in his fingernails, was a very strange conversation.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron No competition. I've always had it in the bag. That boy wasn't meant for manual labor. But that is helpful. I could do some rearranging, replace those old beds, plant some flowers. I might be developing a bit of a green thumb myself.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Show off.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron You wanna pitch in too or can't get those hands too dirty?

[samira deol]

SAMIRA I'll help do the flower beds, heavy machinery that don't exist in a hospital continue to remain off limits. Should we go to a nursery this weekend?

[aaron eklund]

Aaron And Ish can be the water boy. It's all settled. That sounds nice, I would like to. Saturday's better than Sunday for me.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Please. He'll sit there and drink an iced chai. Morning work? Need to take Echo to the vet in the afternoon.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Might as well park him in a director's chair. Morning works. Everything ok with Echo?

[samira deol]

SAMIRA And give him a fan, the drama queen. Yes, all fine. Just his regular check-up where he's also always competing to be the favorite. I think it's because he knows he'll get all the treats at the end. Easily persuadable.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Wonder how many outfit changes we'll get. Hey, you used to do the same for me after doctor's visits. He's a good boy, best at the office I bet. Ukiah loves the car and the vet, only time he's not a menace.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Let us be honest, will he even show up to 'volunteer' ? Dairy Queen can often be a cure-all. And he really hams it up, Ish in dog form. Still restless?

[aaron eklund]

Aaron He'll show up to stage a picture and take credit. Still is. Last time I treated myself was after getting my flu shot. He's been better, just needs to be run enough. Or I could get him a buddy.