ESMODONITI:

Hey Q, c’mon in. Wow you look fab! Roc told me

you're leaving us. You'll be missed.

QUALINA:
That's so sweet of you to say. I know I'll miss you all terribly ...

QUALINA:

… Especially this little one.

ESMODONTI:

There's my good elf-kin, you say bye bye to your Great-Grandma.

ESMODONTI:
… Ya know, Roc doesn't show it, and I know he won't say it, 

but he's really sad to see ya go.

QUALINA:

Yes I know dear, and thank you for saying so. You know him so well.

ESMODONTI:

Yeah well, we went together for a long time. I just get him.

QUALINA:

Mmm yes. I suspect he's never gotten over you, or wants to …

ESMODONTI:
Yeah, right.

QUALINA:

I'm serious. Why, all you have to do is watch him 

when you're with another man.

ESMODONTI

Are you saying he gets jealous?

QUALINA:

Oh for heavens sake! Of course he does. It's as plain as the nose on 

your face. I believe he's very much in love with you. Why else would he

have been in such a foul mood while you were dating that handsome Trey?

ESMODONTI:

Because he's Roc, and he doesn’t need a reason to be in mood.

QUALINA:

You’re wrong honey. I think you need to re-evaluate his actions 

and not his words. Promise me you'll think about it.

QUALINA:

… It may be old-fashioned, but I think this dolly-boy should grow-up

with his parents legally wedded, providing you’re both in love, and I 

think you are. OK, I've said my piece. Now, you take good care of all 

my boys for me, Es. I'm counting on you.

ESMODONTI:

You betcha.

ESMODONTI:

… Hey Q, there's one thing. Roc'll be pissed if he knew I was telling 

ya this but - there's this incident where you walk in on the two of us …

QUALINA:

Halloween, when he's sixteen.

ESMODONTI:

He told ya! Man it really freaked him out. He tried to play 

it down but - hahaha you shoulda seen him - well ya did. Haha.

So then, we're cool, right?

QUALINA:

Yes dear, we're very cool.

In Aless’ room ...

knock knock knock 

ALESS:

C-come in.

QUALINA:

Hi sweetie. I need to tell you something.

ALESS:

Is something wr-rong?

QUALINA:
No honey, and I need to make sure it stays that way. The only way to insure

that, is for me to return to my own time. So I’m leaving tonight.

ALESS:

T-tonight? B-b-but, what’s the hurry? I d-d-don't want you to g-go.

QUALINA:

I know honey. I don't want to leave you either butI just found out 

that my being here could jeopardize your very existence, 

and I can't let that happen.

ALESS:

B-b-but …

QUALINA:

Now honey, you knew I'd have to go back sometime. Granted this does 

feel a bit sudden, but a long drawn out good bye just isn't my cup of tea.

ALESS:

I d-d-don't want to say g-g-good-bye to you.

QUALINA:

For heavens sake Aless, this isn't good-bye.

ALESS:

It isn't?

QUALINA:
Not really. You see, I've been thinking it over and the way I see it, 

my exceptionally, talented grandson will grow into his 

magic and find a way to visit me.

ALESS:
B-b-but Grandma, I’m g-going to miss you so m-much and …

QUALINA:

Aw sweetie, I love you too. Now don't get all blubbery on me 

or I'll start crying and ruin my makeup.

Later …

RACOLO:

Ready?

QUALINA:

Yes we are.

RACOLO:

Aless, you OK?

ALESS:

I g-guess.

RACOLO:

Then let's get going …

QUALINA:

Oh my boys, it’s been such a joy being with you. I’ll never forget 

my time with you. Oh, I must stop or I won’t be able to leave. 

Now Racolo, do be sure to get your calculations 

right. I need to get back in time for my party.

RACOLO:

You're gonna tell me what to do right up until 

the time you're out of here, aren't you?

QUALINA:

I wouldn't be your Grandma otherwise, now would I dear?