Mother's love.
Where? Where is that outfit? I know. I put it here. Hi, Mom. Looking for this, Alicia. I was supposed to wear this to work today. Mom, I have this big presentation at school today. Please. And anyway, the mother daughter rule says whatever you like in your mom's wardrobe is yours. Bye, Alicia.
What about breakfast? No time. An apple will do. And thanks. And and all the very best. Make me proud. And me, too. I will. I thought you were never coming. Oh, come on. Come on. I have to set up my pen drive quick before Mrs. Cummings comes in. Who's that? A new student in the middle of the term. That too.
That was marvelous, Alicia. So detailed and clear. Class, that's how it's done. All right. Congrats, Miss Perfect. It's Miss Detailed and Clear. Congrats, Alicia. That was great. Thanks. You're new. I am Alicia. Tina, Sandra, my dad and I just shifted here a week back. Why don't you come join us? It's break time. Come. Thanks.
The chocolate frappe is just wow. Here, you have got to try it. By the way, I don't know what is better, your presentation or your outfit. Really, Miss Corporate? I raided mom's wardrobe. She was going to wear this to work. Good thing I got to it before she did. You raided your mom's wardrobe. That must have hurt. What? Hey. Hello.
Are we still on for brunch tomorrow? Of course we are. Sandra, why don't you come over? Tina and I are doing brunch tomorrow at my place. Mom's cooking. You cannot miss Mrs. Hudson's lasagna. It is just to die for. All right, I will. Thank you. And that was the end of that class. I tell you, we were in splits.
What a story. Brunch is ready. I hope the table's laid, too. Ah, it is. Good girls, ma. Iced tea. Oops. I thought you wouldn't notice. Mint lemonade. Come on, please. I'll cut and squeeze the lemons for you. Oh, but lemonade. Your signature lemonade. Fine, ma. You're the best. Wish I wasn't. No phones during meals.
Remember, we finished eating. That's why I got the phone here. Ah, yes. It's Mike. We finally got the court this afternoon. What court? The bad mitten court. Ma, it's always busy. Mike managed to get us a slot this afternoon. In fact, now. Now, please. It is your turn to do the dishes. I know. I will the moment I get back.
You know I don't like them lying around. We have been trying for a slot all week. Please, you just don't go into the kitchen. That way, the dishes won't bother you. I'll do them the moment I get back. Dad, today is Saturday, and I don't play referee on Saturdays. Mom, fine, but I want you back by 6. Promise.
Sandra, you want to come? No, I'll pass. Thanks. Okay, see you at school, Mrs. Hudson. It was a great brunch. Thank you. You're welcome. many times. Sandra, glad you enjoyed. Hi, Sandra. What happened to your hand? Uh, nothing. I'm fine. Sandra? So, what did mom say? You know her. She was cool about it. In fact, I'm actually jealous.
Mom has been treating Mike better than she treats me. Now, what did you have your mother do for you? Huh? You know, we went to play bad mitten with Mike, right? Mike twisted his ankle. His parents were away for the weekend, so Alicia took Mike home with her. And her mom was cool about it. And yet, you say she does not treat you well, huh? Sandra, I'll tell you what being not treated well looks like. It looks like this.
Sandra, who did this to you? My mom. My foster mom. I am an orphan who was given away to this loving family. Why aren't you eating? I don't like peas. Can I get something else, please? Oh, you don't like peas, is it? Nope, I don't. Then you don't have to eat them. In fact, you don't have to eat anything I cook until you are hungry enough to finish the peas. Now go to your room.
Get out. Where is my brooch? I know I kept it here. Where? Mom, here it is. I found You had it all this time. No, I just You little thief. Is that what they taught you at the orphanage? You raided your mom's cupboard. That must have hurt. That is why my life was full of scars for almost 5 years until my foster mom's brother came to visit.
He saw my plight and offered to adopt me. My foster mother was only too happy to get rid of me. She said, "Now that I have kept a child, I can't imagine why I didn't bring a dog home instead." Sandra, I am so sorry. You don't know what you have. Alicia, stop taking your mother for granted. Just because she keeps sacrificing, letting you have her brand new outfit, cooks just because you ask her to after she's already finished cooking, stop it.
Don't be your mother's pain. Alicia. Oh, hi, Ma. Hello. What's the matter? Is everything okay? Yes. Stop it. Don't be your mother's pain. Thank you for the outfit, Ma. You're returning it. Thank you. What? Today was not your turn to do the dishes. I had time, so I just thought, what time are Tina and Mike coming to
study? What would you like? Lemonade or a milkshake? Witch sandwiches? Thanks, Mom, but I already got some chips and dip. You don't have to do anything. You already do so much. I don't know what is happening with Alicia. They grow up too fast, don't they? Fast and sudden. You wake up one day and they just don't need you anymore. They will always need us. Bye.
Hello. Hi, darling. Hi. I go on a tour for 5 days and you become depressed. No, it has to be something else. It's your daughter. She doesn't need us anymore. They always need us. I don't know. Have you spoken to her about whatever it is? No. Then talk to her. You two are like the best best friend, mother, and daughter duo I know.
So please talk to her directly and sort this out. Okay. Okay. Love you. Bye. Hi mom. I am sorry I am a bit late. I I'll get the dinner going. No. Already ordered pizza. You and a pizza. Since my daughter has not been hounding me for it, I thought I'll do the honors. Look, Mom. I am sorry that I've been such a pain. Pain? Um. Mhm.
But now I have realized. Sit. Talk. Explain. Okay. I have never valued you as much as I should have. I am so sorry. Wow. And here I thought you didn't want me around you anymore. What? No, that's not true. Oh. Alicia, come here. I'm sorry for what Sandra has had to go through, but our relationship is different. Of course, you value me.
I am always making demands in spite of all that you do. How is that valuing you? Remember last year there was this school trip that you had been really looking forward to. Of course, but but I fell sick at the last minute and you cancelled. I begged you to go, but you cancelled. Well, how could I go? Isn't that valuing me, loving me? You would have done the same. Yes, and that is the point.
When two people love each other as much as you and I do, we become informal and easy with each other. It's not making demands. It's just the faith that even when you're annoying, the other person will love you just as much. I mean, you begged me to let you play badminton and do the dishes later, but when you got back, you did do the dishes.
You fulfilled your promise. You made me make that lemonade only because you think I make the best lemonade in the world, and you took the iced tea with you for the bad mitten game, right? You didn't throw it. It is not a crime to feel you have somewhat of a right on someone you love without causing them harm, of course.
So, are you saying that I'm a good daughter? You're a great daughter. You're smart, sensible, responsible, hardworking, cheerful, and I am that way because of the best, bestest mom that you are. I love you, ma. Love you, honey. Does that mean I get that yellow skirt you got yesterday? Don't you dare. I get to wear that one first.
Sandra said, "Don't be your mother's pain." Ouch. And you took that to heart. It's silly, but it also makes me proud. Does that mean I am not a pain? You can be a pain sometimes, but hey, I wouldn't have it any other way. What is that annoying rule again? If you like something in your mom's cupboard, it is yours.
What an annoying rule.