[When the feed clicks on, it's obvious someone's in a bathroom. But when the picture finally settles - there's Ramona, tile behind her. She's sitting in a bathtub, her head resting back against the side of the tub
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[Gideon gives her a concerned little smile when she cracks the door open, sticking his hand in the opening just in case she tries to close it again.]
What about tomorrow? You can... have one tomorrow. Or if you're really that desperate--you could go out now, and I'll stand watch. Promise I wouldn't let anything happen.
[She makes a face when he stops her from closing the door.] Only a few more hours at this rate. Hopefully I'll get a call beforehand. Run out - do what I have to do - get back - sleep. Then I can smoke all the cigs I want when I wake up...
Look. I don't want to bother you. You shouldn't be up right now.
I shouldn't be up? What about you? You're the one who gets called on during the more ungodly hours. You need sleep too, and quite frankly, you don't look like you're getting it.
I gotta make money too. And this is the best way to do it. I mean - I need to find a place before I get kicked out of here... And that costs money. So.
I'm not faulting your job. Quite the contrary--I'm very proud of you. I'm just saying--you look run down. The circles under your eyes are giving you away, babe. Why not sit down with me, and I'll see if I can't help you relax.
Babe, if you're not too busy in there--I'd like to talk.
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Not until you tell me what's wrong.
[He pauses, then smooths his tone out, talking as sweetly as he can.]
Look, babe. I know you only go for the cigs when something is stressing you. So--please. Whatever it is, you don't have to deal with it alone.
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A few moments later she's unlocking the door and opening it just a smidgen to peer out at him.]
I'm just tired. And - I just want one. But I can't crack a window or anything. It's driving me nuts.
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What about tomorrow? You can... have one tomorrow. Or if you're really that desperate--you could go out now, and I'll stand watch. Promise I wouldn't let anything happen.
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Look. I don't want to bother you. You shouldn't be up right now.
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I shouldn't be up? What about you? You're the one who gets called on during the more ungodly hours. You need sleep too, and quite frankly, you don't look like you're getting it.
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Whatever. I guess. Just don't do anything dumb. I can't fall asleep.
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[Gideon smiles, opening the door a little bit more, trying to coax her out.]
Nothing dumb. I promise. Where do you wanna go? Bed? Couch?
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Ta-dah.
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Atta'girl. So, since you didn't answer me, I'm going to assume that means you want me to decide. Let's head to your bed so you can relax.
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