P + M

 I went to school to become a nurse right after I graduated from high school. Left the reservation when I started working. 

You love anyone at the reservation still? 

I visit my mom every chance I get. 

I thought you said your folks passed when you were 18 months old. 

They did. I mean I visit my mom, as in, the woman who raised me my whole life on the reservation. The wife of the chief. 

Well, that's nice. 

Yes it is. I'm lucky to have had her as my mother. 

I think she's lucky to have had you as her child also. 

Thank you. 

Patrick and Mary

Lucky me, I am off work on time. 

Lucky me, I get to treat you to dinner. 

Shall we?

Yes ma'am. 

How is your nub doing?

It's all wrapped up like a mummy so I can't tell. 

It should heal in due time. 

Thanks again. 

You're welcome. 

Can I hold your hand?

Yes. 

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So, did you grow up around here?

I was raised on the Indian reservation down the road. 

Is that right? 

Yeah that's right. 

You don't look like an Indian. 

I didn't say I am. 

Did your folks work on the reservation? 

No, my folks died when I was 18 months old. 

I'm so sorry to hear that. 

Thanks. I don't remember much. Did you grow up around here?

Yes ma'am. My folks came from Ireland and we were raised here. 

What do you do for work?

I guard life at the penitentiary. 

Guard life huh? 

Yes, I guard life. When did you start sewing nubs for a living? 

Can I take your order?

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