MamaLane and Lane work on refinishing a chair. Lane chatters on about how great the chair is. There's a knock at the door. Lane answers. It's Dave, in a suit. He asks to talk to MamaLane. He walks in and says a very long speech. He says that, a few weeks ago, MamaLane told him that Lane had a crush on him. He admits that he has a crush on Lane as well. He says he knows MamaLane has strict rules, but he wants MamaLane to know that he's a good person: "I don't smoke, I don't drink, I've never gotten a ticket. I'm healthy. I take care of myself. I floss. I never watch more than thirty minutes of television a night, partly because I think it's a waste of time and partly because there's nothing on. I respect my parents. I do well in school. I never play videogames in case they do someday prove that playing them can turn you into a serial killer. I don't drink coffee. I hate soda because the carbonation freaks me out. I'm happy to give up meat if you feel strongly about it. I don't mind wearing a tie. I enjoy playing those hymns on my guitar. And I really, really want to take your daughter to the prom." Lane beams a proud smile. Aside from Dave's list making him a bit of a joykill, it's the sweetest thing this show has done in a while. MamaLane thinks it over and goes back to the chair. Dave begs her to not make him repeat that list again. She stands and says to Dave: "'Let never day nor not unhallowed pass, but still remember what the Lord hath done.'" Dave very carefully says, "Okay. Thank you." He leaves. Lane follows him outside.













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