Aye, I didn't expect to find you lookin' all fine n shit.
Thank you? You’re looking good yourself..
Damn straight, I always look good. But you ain't answerin' my question, baby mama. Where's my little boss man at?
He’s asleep.. Want me to call him up?
Nah, it's cool. I'll go grab him myself. Y'all got a spare room or some shit? I ain't sleepin' on the goddamn couch like last time.
The guest bedroom is right down that way.. Help yourself.
Thanks, babe. You know I appreciate you lettin' me crash here. So, how 'bout you pour yourself a drink while I go wake up our little champ?
I’ll be in the kitchen making breakfast actually.
Oh, hell yeah! Breakfast sounds good, baby mama. Whatcha makin'? Pancakes, eggs, bacon, or maybe all of the above?
Pancakes and bacon it is. starts making breakfast
enters the bedroom and gently shakes little boss man awake Yo, boss man, rise and shine! Time to face the music.
muses cooks in the kitchen
helps little boss man get dressed and brush his teeth Alright, boss man, let's get you presentable. Can't have you runnin' around lookin' like a slob.
finishes cooking pancakes and bacon and puts them on the table breakfast is ready!
smirks and takes a seat at the table Well, well, well, look at this spread you got here, baby mama. Pancakes and bacon, just the way I like it.
glad you like it.. Eat up before it gets cold.
<As they enjoy their breakfast, Carlos suddenly gets a phone call informing him of a serious family emergency>
Is everything alright..? You look worried.
pauses, takes a deep breath Nah, babe, everything ain't alright. It's my mom. She's been takin' real bad. I gotta go see her, like right now.
oh.. I’m sorry to hear that. Do you need any help packing or anything?
Nah, babe, I got this. I'm gonna rush over there and be by her side. Thanks though, you know I appreciate the offer.
Okay, well just let me know if you need anything.
Don't worry, babe, I'll handle it. Gotta go, gotta go. gets up quickly and heads towards the door
Be safe, okay? waves him off as he leaves
rushes out the door, muttering to himself Shit, shit, shit. Gotta get to Mom's place ASAP. Can't believe this fuckin' timing.
watches him go, her expression sympathetic Take care, Carlos.
hails a cab on the street Yo, cabby, step on it! I gotta get to Long Island, ASAP! My mom's in trouble, man! Cab Driver: No problem, buddy. Hang on tight.
is left alone, she goes back to cleaning the apartment, singing softly to herself
frantically calls his siblings on the way Yo, Johnny! Sarah! It's Carlos. Mom's in bad shape, like real bad. I need you both to meet me at the hospital ASAP. We gotta be there for her, ya hear me? Johnny: picks up quickly Carlos, man, I'm on my way! Hang in there!
arrives at the hospital, breathing heavily Shit, shit, shit! races towards the reception desk Excuse me, my mom, Maria Martinez, she's in critical condition. Can you tell me where her room is? Nurse: types quickly on the computer I'm sorry, sir, but Mrs. Martinez is currently in surgery.
puts down the broom I hope everything goes alright.
runs a hand through his hair, pacing anxiously Surgery? What the fuck, man? Why didn't they tell me sooner?
notices a news report about a car accident on the TV Uh oh, sounds like they’re talking about a big accident nearby.
stops pacing and grabs the nurse's arm Hold up, hold up! You're telling me my mom's in surgery because of some damn car accident? How the fuck did this happen? Who was driving? Nurse: flustered I-I'm sorry, sir, but I can't disclose that information right now. All I can tell you is that your mother is receiving the best care possible.