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[Courtney curses under her breath, attempting to push herself off the ground for what feels like the umpteenth time. Following yet another unsuccessful attempt, she gives up with a whimper of frustration and yells for Oscar]
Oscar: Well, well, wel-…
Courtney: Shut up.
[Oscar swallows a chuckle as he helps Courtney to her feet, dusting her off a little]
Oscar: What’re you doing? I told you-…
Courtney: I just-.. I-…
[Oscar struggles to understand the rest of Courtney’s blubbering crescendo, but he gets the gist]
Oscar: I know, come n’ sit down for a minute first though.
Courtney: But-…
Oscar: I’ll finish it later, c’mon.
…
Oscar: I’m tryna build a future for us by renovating this place-.. at least I hope I am, right?
Courtney: Uh-huh?
Oscar: And what’re you doing?
Courtney: Rolling around on the floor?
Oscar: [laughs] Well, that.. but you’re building our future too, in here.
Courtney: Ugh.
Oscar: No ughs! It’s just as important, and probably twice as hard. No one’s annoyed that you’re not helping, no one thinks you’re lazy-.. no one even expects you to pitch in right now, okay?
Courtney: I want to do something.
Oscar: There’ll be plenty of time for you to help later, it’s not gonna be finished any time soon.
Courtney: [snort laughs] Too true.
[Robin hurtles into the room at speed, making a beeline for Courtney]
Oscar: Woah! How can you run so fast in those wellies, mister?
Robin: Mama! Why’re you upset?!
Courtney: Awh, I’m fine.
Robin: Oh-.. I thought you and papa said it’s not nice to lie?
Oscar: [chuckles] He’s got you there.
Courtney: I’m just sad that I can’t really help papa, that’s all.
Robin: Don’t worry, he likes doing things by himself.
Courtney: Hah! Now who’s he got?
Oscar: Psh.. you know too much, buddy.
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