CLAIRE FISHER'S APARTMENT
"Hi," Claire says calmly. "Um, come
on in."
Ryan
shoots her an almost puzzled
look and then comes inside a bit hesitantly. His gaze falls upon Paula.
"Oh, I'm sorry," he says. "I didn't
mean to interrupt. I can come back--"
"No need," Paula assures him, holding
up a hand. "I was just on my way out."
Ryan nods and steps back, giving
the women a chance to finish their conversation.
"Think about what I said," Paula
says. "Please."
Claire accepts the statement with
an uncomfortable smile. "Thanks for coming by."
"I'll see you soon," Paula says as
she steps out into the hallway.
Claire closes the door behind her
and leans against it. She looks directly at Ryan.
"Was that Tim's mother?" he asks.
"Yeah," Claire answers, sounding
exasperated.
"Are you all right?"
"I'm fine! Why does everyone assume
that I'm falling to pieces?"
Ryan lets the comment pass and then
says, "You surprised me when you invited me in. I was expecting another
blowout."
"I didn't want to get started in
front of Paula, that's it. Don't get excited."
Ryan tries to hide his disappointment,
but even in that moment of gathering himself, it shows through.
"So what are you doing here?" Claire
asks. "What reason could you possibly have for needing to see me now?"
"I don't have a reason," Ryan says
with a shrug. "I guess ... I just need you."
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