Where To Go From Here.. Continued

Alex and Clark have been chatting at the bar and decide to move to one of the tables.

 

Clark- "I have a question for you."

Alex- "Shoot."

 

Clark- "I overheard you ask for Jessie, are you and him a thing?"

 

Alex- "No, I just needed a place to stay for a while."

Clark- "Oh?"

Alex- "I'm in transition."

 

Clark- "There's room at my place."

Alex- "And the Mrs.?"

Clark- "Separated.  I moved out a few weeks ago."

 

Alex- "Sorry to hear that."

Clark- "It's been a long time coming."

Alex- "Oh, is that right?"

Clark- "Yep!"

Clark- "I hope you take me up on my offer."

Alex- "I barely know you."

Clark- "This is a bit rash, however you'll have a room to yourself and you can stay as long as your transition takes."

 

Alex- "How about, I think about it?  In the meantime, you can call me if you need someone to talk to."

Clark- "Alright."

 

Alex's cellphone rings.

 

Alex- "Excuse me", as she pulls her phone from her purse. 

Alex- "It's my sister again."

 

Alex- "I have to run, but here's my number", sliding it across the table.  "Call anytime."

 

Clark- "Sure will."

 

Alex has been dodging Halle's calls all day and she finally makes contact by popping into Elle La La.

 

Halle- "Hey, where have you been?!  I've called you four times."

Alex- "Looking for a place to stay."

 

Halle- "You can stay with us."

Alex- "You don't even want me there!"

 

Halle- "Alex, please don't be difficult."

Alex- "Did mom call you?"

Halle- "Yes and she's concerned.  You should call her."

Alex- "I'll call her later."

Halle- "Okay."

 

Alex takes a seat and Halle makes her way back to her chair.

Halle- "Well, I'm making dinner tonight, do you have a taste for anything?"

Alex- "Not really."

 

Alex gets a call from Clark and excuses herself.

 

She returns to the office 15 minutes later.

 

Alex- "I've made other arrangements, so I won't have to burden you and Dean."

Halle- "Alex, it's not a burden."

Alex- "That's what it feels like."

Halle- "Granted it's not the ideal situation so soon, but you're welcome to stay as long as you need to."

Alex- "Well, if this situation doesn't work out, I'll be there."

Halle- "What's the situation?"

Alex- "A spare room at a friend's house."

Halle- "Which friend?"

Alex- "Uh, Mimi."

Halle- "That was nice of her."

Alex- "Except she said no."

Halle- "What?"

 

Alex- "I just lied to you."

Halle- "Please stop."

Alex- "Then don't judge me."

Halle- "...I won't."

Alex- "It's Clark Gilbert."

Halle- "The married Clark Gilbert?"

Alex- "It's not what you think."

 

Halle- "Then what is it?"

Alex- "He's separated and we're just gonna be roomies.  Nothing more."

Halle- "It's a bad idea."

Alex- "That sounds like judging to me."

Halle- "It's not judging, it's sisterly advice.  Alex, come stay with us."

Alex- "I've made up my mind."

Halle- "Well, our door is always open."

 

 

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