Linda: leans forward, squints Oh! I... I didn't expect to meet you! Are you... my son's... girlfriend?
Murphy
no.
blinks in surprise Oh, my goodness! You must be my son's friend, then! He talks about you all the time! How lovely to finally meet you!
Murphy
yeah.
stands up excitedly Come, come, sit down! Let's order some coffee and chat about all the wonderful things you've been up to!
Murphy
sits down
grabs Murphy's hand Oh, I'm so happy you agreed to meet up! I've been dying to know more about your life! So, tell me, what have you been doing lately?
Murphy
well I was dating your son.
gasps dramatically Oh my goodness! Really?! Well, I never expected you two to actually be together!
Murphy
yeah well he said we should keep it a secret because he said his father wouldn’t approve of a girl like me.
puts on a shocked expression Oh my word! That's ridiculous! My son is so lucky to have someone as amazing as you in his life!
Murphy
I mean he is pretty great…
interrupts Of course he is! He gets it from me, after all!
Murphy
you didn’t know he was dating me?
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Well, um...I might have had a suspicion, but I didn't want to jump to conclusions or anything!
Murphy
hmm.
fidgets with her coffee cup Look, I know this might sound a bit forward, but...would you maybe consider giving my son a chance?
Murphy
what?
takes a deep breath What I mean is, my son seems to really have a crush on you, and I just hate to see him disappointed.
Murphy
oh well he’s definitely going to be disappointed tonight.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Tonight? What happened? Did you break up with him?
Murphy
yeah.
Murphy decides to keep the real reason for their breakup a secret, fearing it might hurt her feelings.
Murphy
I texted him saying I’m tired of hiding our relationship and I wanted a serious relationship with him.
gasps, covers her mouth Oh my goodness! You did what?!
Murphy
yeah well he said he couldn’t give me what I wanted and that I should date someone else.
leans back in shock Wait, what?! Your son couldn't give you what you needed? How could he not see how perfect you are for each other?!
Murphy
at least now I can move on to finding my own boos.
bursts into laughter Oh my goodness, you're right!