TREY:

I think it's best. I should warn you, my Harmonia isn't always well.

It's not her fault. She's under a youth spell that went wrong. She can't handle

her longevity, so every few decades she wanders off, physically and mentally,

and re-invents herself. We were lucky to find her so quickly.

QUALINA:

I can imagine. She seems fine to me and I think she's a delight. 

As a matter of fact, she told me that she and I become close friends

- in my future. So, if there's anything I can do to help, let me know.

TREY:

Maybe we can discuss it another time, over coffee?

QUALINA:

I'd enjoy that. And don't worry about Harmonia. I assure you that 

we're like one big family here. We may not always get along, 

but we do look after one another.

Meanwhile, in the living room ...

LU:

He's late, again.

HARMONIA:

He's only a little late, no need to get snippy about it.

LU:

42 minutes is not a little late, and I'm not snippy.

HARMONIA:

It’s been 42 minutes already?  Well imagine that. I don't know how you manage to keep track of time so accurately. Is there a clock in your head just ticking away? Must be quite irritating to hear. I'll bet we’re up to 43 minutes by now -  and daddy's still not here. Do ya wanna know why?

HARMONIA:

… I'll tell ya why. It's cause he's too busy flirtin' with 

that pretty red headed gal, Qualina.

LU:

44 minutes. And if he's with her, he may forget about us altogether.

HARMONIA:

Now don't be foolish, he'll be along any minute now, 

you just wait and see.

QUALINA:

Lu and Harmonia - look who stopped by to see you..

TREY:

Harmonia!

Harmonia jumps up and … 

HARMONIA:

Daddy!

TREY:

What a reception. Perhaps I should let you wander off more often.

HARMONIA:

I missed you daddy, and I don't need to go a wanderin' to do that.

QUALINA:
It's so nice to see such a happy reunion. I can tell you adore your girls.

HARMONIA:

Oh there's more than just the two of us, lots more.
Daddy keeps very busy.

TREY:

Harmonia!

HARMONIA:

What? I ain't lying. I lost count, long ago, of all my siblings.

Luisa keeps track of the family tree, bless her heart.

LU:

And it's becoming a full time job. By the way daddy, it's nice to 

see you too. I'm doing very well, thank you for asking.

HARMONIA:

Ya'll have to forgive Luisa, she's bein’ snippy.

It's partly your fault daddy, ya know she can't abide tardiness.

TREY:

I didnt realize I was late...

QUALINA:

Oh Lu, I'm so sorry, this is entirely my fault, your father and I were chatting. Had I known you were waiting ...

LU:

It's all right, he's here now and that's all that matters. 

And Harm, I'm not snippy.

HARMONIA:

Uh-huh. So daddy, is Qualina goin' to help keep an eye on me for ya'll?

TREY:

Honey, it's not as if I'm spying on you. I'm only concerned for your well being.

HARMONIA:

Well then, ya'll need to know the truth. They think I'm crazy, and 

between you and me, there are times when I'm happy to oblige them. 

But don't you worry, I promise not to be crazy on you.

QUALINA:

That's awful nice of you. Oh my, where are my manners? 

Excuse me while I go get some refreshments.

HARMONIA:

I'll come along and help. That'll give daddy and Luisa plenty
of time to talk about me.

TREY:

Now Harm, your sister just needs to get me up to date on all your …activities. We're only going to discuss how to best take care of you.

HARMONIA:

And I'm sure I'll appreciate all your trouble.

LU:

What do you think?

TREY:

She's feistier, that's for sure. And the last time I spoke to her she had a thick Greek accent. Now she sounds like …

LU:

Dolly Parton?

TREY:

… Or close to it. However did that happen?

LU:

It's my fault. After she was released from the hospital, we watched 'Steel Magnolias'. The following morning she woke-up with a whole new dialect.

TREY:

I think it's charming. Otherwise she's OK, right? No more blackouts.

LU:

Not yet.

TREY:

Well that's good. Remember last time? She insisted she had  lost her way and woke up in  heaven ...

LU:

She’s sticking to that story. The doctors said it 

may be best to humor her and I agree.

TREY:

OK, whatever's best for her. I just want her safe and happy.

LU:

Me too daddy, me too.