A Burial

I see you.

You know how weird you look?

- A man making art of his beautiful wife.

- A creepy guy with his camera hiding in the bushes,

just waiting for a gorgeous woman to run by.

- You would put a spin on it like that.

Stop. No.

So how was it?

Three miles.

Three more miles than I'll ever run.

- Stop, I'm all sweaty. - Who cares?

You're up early.

Yeah, it was brutal.

Don't know how you do it.

- Discipline. - Come again?

You know I don't speak Polish.

Very funny.

Hungry?

I'm starving.

Coming?

Yeah.

Wow, that looks amazing!

But how does it taste, though?

Let's see.

Hmm. So good.

Really? Not too cheesy?

No, it's perfect.

If you ever wanna give up photography

and open a restaurant, I'll totally back you up.

Somebody's in a good mood.

What are you talking about?

I'm always in a good mood.

Right.

Something's up. - Mm-mm.

Spill it.

- I'm just seeing this huge client today.

She's the sweetest old lady,

and she's trying to get rid of her second house,

her husband bought for her for some anniversary.

Can you imagine that?

Bought for her.

And she said it just like that.

As a house is a bunch of flowers or something.

And I'm not talking about the shack in the woods.

The house is enormous. Imagine commission on that house.

- Now, the rest of it. - That's it.

- We're not supposed to be keeping secrets from each other.

- Well, it's not really a secret.

It's more of a surprise.

- I hate surprises, and I hate waiting.

- But it will be all worth it, trust me.

- Okay, you can make it up to me.

With what?

You can use your imagination.

Come on, it'll be like two minutes.

- I can't. - 60 seconds.

I wouldn't brag about that.

- 35 seconds, Abel special, final offer.

Rain check.

Fine.

You're killing me here.

- Oh, and since you're gonna stay home,

maybe you can unpack some of the boxes.

- What makes you think I'm staying home?

Aren't you?

I might be going out.

- But you know, it's been a couple of weeks.

It'll be a huge help.

Okay.

I am the kept husband.

I cook, I clean, and I make the bed.

- You are my sugar baby.

That's what they call it, right?

- Funny. - finish up for me.

Thank you.

This is a surprise.

Hey Ma. Hi Ma.

Um, more boxes.

I brought them.

The last of your father things.

Some things from when you were a boy.

Mm, so, junk.

How can you say so?

Exactly. Junk.

I'm joking.

I'll take a look at it later.

Where were you?

I was on a hike.

With all that?

I took a horse.

Oh.

That's a joke, too.

Was this for a client?

Not this time.

Ah.

- English, Ma. Is speaks English.

I see.

- It's all right, Mom. - Sorry.

Sorry.

I forget. - It's fine.

- Sometimes I forget what I'm saying.

Anyway, I was telling Abel

that his cousin is getting married,

and will need a photographer.

I don't do that kind of job.

But it is photography, no?

I don't understand.

He's a lawyer.

They could pay you good money.

I don't understand.

- I don't do weddings, and we've talked about this, so.

- I am only saying this could be a chance

to make money from your hobby.

- Well, actually, one of my clients wants to hire Abel.

See?

What client?

- The one with the big mansion upstate.

I told you about her this morning.

So, I, I met with her.

And let me tell you, this lady has more money than God.

Ah, Isabel.

- Sorry. I mean, she's so wealthy.

But I told her how great Abel is.

And she decided to hire you on the spot.

I really, for what?

What else did she say?

- She said she'll give you a call.

For what kind of work?

- A, a portrait of a, of a friend, I think.

Ah, that's fantastic.

Uh, who knows?

If she has connections and it turns into something else,

more jobs.

Was this the surprise?

What surprise?

Well...

Yes. What surprise?

Maybe we should do it later.

- If you guys, I'm sorry.

I, I'm, I- - No, no, no.

- You want to talk by yourself, I leave.

- No, it's, it's, I think it's fine.

Fine.

- Oh, she's, keep it in English for a second, okay?

It's fine.

So.

- When? - Couple of weeks.

I went to the doctor today to confirm.

It's finally happening.

Thank you so much.

No, thank you.

Well, congratulations kid.

Thank you.

- Thank you for letting me be part of this.

Of Course.

it's so important.

Thank you.

Bye, Ma.

Well, I love your mom, but I thought she'd never leave.

She does that.

- Now, I've lived with my imagination all day.

Let's see if you measure up.

Mm.

Is.

Is.

It's, it's not happening.

Mm? Why not?

Shuut.

Not today.

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

What are you doing?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Go back to sleep.

You scared me.

I'm sorry.

What should we name him?

- We can talk about that tomorrow, okay?

Abel.

Abel.

How many did you take?

Couldn't sleep.

- You're probably covered in ticks.

I have to go, Sylvia's gonna call you today.

Who?

My client, remember?

The one who wants to hire you?

- Yeah. - Take her call.

She wants something soon.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, Is.

Abel.

I love you.

I love you too.

This is private property, kid.

- This is Abel. - Good morning, Abel.

- Is this Sylvia? - Yes, how are you, dear?

- I'm good, thanks. - That is wonderful to hear.