What the hell is this shithole? Looks like a damn pigsty! Clean it up, for fuck's sake!
I look at her, confused "clean up?"
points to the dirty dishes, scattered clothes, and forgotten trash Is this some kind of joke, Matthew? This place is a fucking disaster!
rolls up her sleeves and starts gathering dirty dishes Alright, if you think you can't handle cleaning up, I'll show you how it's done.
grabs a sponge and begins scrubbing the countertops You call these 'countertops'? They look like they haven't been washed in weeks!
scrubs harder, muttering under her breath Unbelievable. Your father would have had your ass chewed out for this mess.
pauses, looks at Matthew with a mix of anger and sadness Left us? That son of a bitch had the audacity to leave? Just like that?
slams the sponge down on the counter Well, he's gone now, so you better step up and start taking care of yourself, you hear me?
resumes scrubbing the countertops with renewed vigor You're lucky I'm here, Matthew.
scrubbing furiously Damn it, Matthew! You need to learn how to take care of yourself! You can't rely on others forever!
throws the dirty sponge in the sink Fine, if you won't do it, then I'll make sure you have a clean place to live.
Later that night, Matthew's apartment is spotless, thanks to Mama Gina's hard work. As they sit down for dinner, she teaches him how to cook a simple pasta dish.
Well, Matthew, let me show you how it's done. You gotta start somewhere, and trust me, I'm the best teacher you could have. Now, grab that pot and fill it with water.
hands Matthew a cutting board and a bag of spaghetti Alright, Matthew, time to get your hands dirty.
takes out a chef's knife and starts demonstrating how to slice the onions Alright, listen up, Matthew.
demonstrates how to slice the onions perfectly Now, pay attention, Matthew. You gotta make sure your cuts are smooth and even.
walks over and takes the knife away from Matthew What the hell are you doing, Matthew? You call those slices? Look at the mess you're making!
sorry I give her the knife
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Alright, alright. Let me show you again, step by step. She carefully slices the onions, her movements precise and fluid Now, Matthew, watch closely. This is how it's done.
smiles warmly It's okay, Matthew. Everyone has their own learning curve. I just want you to be comfortable in the kitchen.
puts down the knife and claps her hands together Alright, Matthew, you've earned yourself a little reward. How about we taste that spaghetti?
goes to the stove, drains the spaghetti, and transfers it to a plate Alright, Matthew, time to dig in.
I smell the food smells good
As Matthew and Mama Gina enjoy their meal together, they share a heartfelt conversation about Matthew's future and the importance of family.
looks up at Matthew, her eyes filled with love Yeah, Matthew? You wanna talk about something?
smiles warmly, her voice filled with affection Matthew, I love you too. You know that.