Wednesday afternoon ...

CAMMEO:

… But Daprima, you know what she did.

DAPRIMA:

But Es didn’t do anything to you. It was Mez who cheated on you.

She didn’t even know you two were together.

CAMMEO:

That’s what she says.

DAPRIMA:

It is, and I believe her. All I’m asking is for you to hear her out. 

She's Lithium’s mother and she needs your help.

CAMMEO:

I don’t mean to be difficult but, why can’t Racolo be the 

one to school her?

DAPRIMA:

I’m all for that, but right now they can’t be in the same room without 

fighting. Do you really want Lithium exposed to that?

CAMMEO:

Of course not, but she’s ... she’s a vampire ...

CAMMEO:

Oh alright, you’ve convinced me. I’ll speak with her, 

but not while I’m minding the baby.

DAPRIMA:

Thanks Cammeo. I knew I could count on you.

Later ...

DAPRIMA:

… It’ll be fine, really. Just remember that Racolo trusts her, 

and Lithium adores her. 

ESMODONTI:

And how am I supposed to make nice with her when she's 

pissed at me for riding the hobby horse with Mez?

DAPRIMA:

You’re talking about my brother.

ESMODONTI:

Oh yeah sorry, keep forgetting. Daprima, that chick hates me. 

She hated me before I did Mez. How am I gonna fix that?

DAPRIMA:

You’ll just have to win her over. Remember - it’s for Lithium. 

DAPRIMA:

Hey babe, your timing is perfect. I’m done here.

FIN:

Great. I’ve made plans for just the two of us. 

I’m going to wine you and dine you and …

ESMODONTI:

Ya know, you two are way too cute.

DAPRIMA:

Don’t you have something to take care of?

ESMODONTI:

Alright I’m goin’.

FIN:

Did you fix everything?

DAPRIMA:
I think it’s a start. Now take me away from here. 

In the sitting room …

ESMODONTI:

Hey Cammeo, I’ve been told we hafta talk.

CAMMEO:
I suppose …

ESMODONTI:

Hmm where should we start ... let's just get right to it, huh?

ESMODONTI:

I’m out a my comfort zone taking care of a baby boy. Big boys ain’t 

a problem, but with Lithium things are different. You’re such an awesome 

nanny! I'm hoping you’ll help me out till I get the routine down.

CAMMEO:

It’s not that difficult. I don’t see why you really need my help.

ESMODONTI:

Cause if I screw up - Roc will end my visits. I gotta prove to him 

that I can do this. Please Cammeo? It’ll only be for a short time.

CAMMEO:

I’d like to help you, I really do. It’s just that ... I don’t know if I can.

When I look at you, all I see is that morning when… 

when I found you with Mez.

ESMODONTI:

I know, you’re still pissed at me for the whole Mez thing. I get that 

- but Cammeo I really didn’t know you two were together. That

night, Roc and me had this huge fight, and Mez was just there.

CAMMEO:

He could have said no.

ESMODONTI:

Guys don’t say no Cammeo, especially to me.

CAMMEO:

I don’t believe that. All he had to do was say no.

ESMODONTI:

He should’ve but he didn’t. So are ya gonna take it out on 

me? I’m fighting for my little elf-kin here. 

I really need your help.

CAMMEO:

OK. I’ll help you. I can’t say I don’t feel some 

resentment towards you, but I’ll do it for Lithium.

ESMODONTI:

Thanks a bunch. Ya know, you’re pretty OK. 

I have Lithium tomorrow night, can we start then?

CAMMEO:
Yes.

ESMODONTI:

Fab! See ya then.

CAMMEO:

whispers

All he had to do was say no. 

ESMODONTI:

Ya think it’s that easy?

CAMMEO:
Pardon?

ESMODONTI:
Saying no - it’s so easy?

CAMMEO:
It’s a simple little word. 

ESMODONTI:

Ya think? I ain't so sure. Sometimes, when two people who normally wouldn’t even be into each other, share a moment 

- things can just happen.

ESMODONTI:

... Like maybe one of them is feeling vulnerable and the other is just 

hurting. There’s a closeness that can happen, ya dig?

CAMMEO:
I … well …

ESMODONTI:

And sometimes, ya just reach out and touch that 

other person ever so gentle-like.

ESMODONTI:

… And when you make contact, some of the pain fades away.

CAMMEO:
Esmodonti …

ESMODONTI:

See what I mean? Sometimes things just happen. 

Great kiss - by the way. I knew you'd taste sweet. 

See ya tomorrow night.

CAMMEO:

Oh my …