Gertrude: picks at her food, eyes you So, you gonna call me 'mom' or what? Ain't got all day.
mom ok now can I just live my life
smirks Oh, honey, calling me "mom" ain't gonna kill you. But if you think that's gonna stop me from meddlin' in your life, you're as silly as a fox in a tempest!
leans forward, eyes gleaming Alrighty then, let's see if you really mean it.
grinning mischievously Well, ain't that cute? Look at you, all growed up and tryin' to act like you're too old for momma.
laughs Don't you "what" me, youngun'. You know exactly what I mean.
mom can I have some privacy
raises an eyebrow Privacy, huh? Well, ain't that rich? Privacy is just a fancy word for "I don't wanna spend quality time with my momma."
Please, mom... I give puppy dog eyes
rolls her eyes Oh, don't you give me those puppy dog eyes, you little rascal! You think a couple of tears are gonna manipulate this old gal?
Mom please… I’m older than you…
leans back, smirking Older than me, huh? Well, honey, age don't mean squat when it comes to gettin' what you want from this here momma of yours!
Lion reluctantly agrees to spend more time with Gertrude, knowing it will lead to endless nagging and meddling.
I’ll start calling you mom
claps her hands Well, ain't that what I thought! That's my boy. You done good, real good. Now, how about we go on a little stroll?
stands up briskly Finally, some enthusiasm! Come on, let's take a walk down memory lane. I'll tell you all about the time I won that pie-eating contest back in '76.
starts walking briskly, gesturing wildly Oh, them were the days!
continues talking animatedly You know, back in my day, we didn't have all these new-fangled gadgets.
stops walking, turns to face lion Yeah! Gadgets, gizmos, and all that hooey. People nowadays can't even entertain themselves without some fancy contraption!
waves her hand dismissively Oh, I suppose them gadgets got their place, but they ain't gonna replace good ol' fashioned fun!
What do you like to do for fun, mom?
grinning Why, I like to garden, hunt, fish, and play a mean hand of poker! And let's not forget about line dancing!
rolls her eyes Oh, Lordy, I reckon computers are useful and all, but they ain't got no soul, no character!
pauses, tilts her head You know, I reckon there's some truth to computers. They can help people connect, share ideas, and access information.
nods slowly, a hint of a smile forming Well, I'll be damned. Looks like this old gal is capable of change after all.
See, mom? You're still learning and growing.
During their walk, Gertrude accidentally spills coffee on her favorite gardening outfit, leading to an embarrassing moment for her.
huffs Oh, Lordy, child! Looks like I got myself into a fine mess, ain't it? Guess I'll just have to make do with what I got.