May-December-January

Man it's cold.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm not used to studying when I feel all greasy.

It's cold.

Game.

Where were we?

Big Bang Theory.

That's so easy.

According to some scientists the universe began

14 billion years ago as a single dense point of energy.

Then it exploded with unimaginable force creating matter

and propelling it outward to make billions of galaxies.

- That's why it's called Big Bang? - Yes.

It is so strong, a titanic explosion that created our universe.

And do you know how many days it took?

Seven days. Can you imagine?

Damn.

Did you get all that?

Huh?

I was asking if you got it.

Yeah I wanna get it.

Hello dear.

Here I bought you some clothes.

Got you pants, shirts and even briefs.

Mom you didn't need to do that!

Good evening ma'am.

Good evening.

It's a good thing your friend's stinginess didn't rub off on you.

It's been years since he bought new clothes.

And I give him a large allowance.

Hey. You have briefs in there.

- Yeah Mom. - Okay!

Look at your room it's a mess. Have some shame.

Migoy is used to the mess.

That's why it's embarrassing.

I'm glad you're my son's friend.

We know you so well, you're like family.

Thank you ma'am.

Mom, we're good.

Okay. Okay.

I'm not going to ask what you need, alright?

You've slept over here enough times already.

Alright?

No need to be shy.

- Mommy. - Thank you ma'am.

Mom.

Okay. Okay.

Don't forget to take your medicine before sleeping.

Yes mom.

- Thank you ma'am. - Good night.

Sorry about my mom.

She's very particular.

She still treats me like a kid.

Our maid has to go home every day

so she can still take care of me.

I think it's cool.

Cool?

You try living here.

You know your mom just loves you a lot.

You mean she's overprotective.

When I was a kid, they discovered that I had a heart defect.

My aorta and pulmonary arteries got switched.

They called it TGA.

Transposition of the Great Arteries.

They had to operate to save my life.

They put a... shunt?

I wasn't completely cured so...

my Mom has become paranoid

that the defect could come back any time.

That's not going to happen. Look at you.

You're so healthy.

Look at your biceps.

What about your dad?

We haven't had contact with him since he left us.

So you mean your mom never remarried?

Never.

That's why her entire life is focused on me.

I told you.

Hey, where were we?

Big Bang.

Good evening ma'am.

You're still awake.

Do you need anything?

I was just going to get some water.

I'm sorry I didn't bring some upstairs.

It's fine.

- Here let me. - No it's okay.

I'll do it.

Maybe I should've gotten a mini refrigerator.

That way you don't need to come down for water.

Okay.

How are your studies?

You know Pol is...

I love you.

What did you say?

I love you ma'am.

I've been holding this back for so long but...

I can't anymore.

I'm practically your mother.

Like what people always say...

"age doesn't matter."

It does matter.

You still address me as an elder.

Sometimes we're not sure about our feelings

especially the younger ones.

I am sure.

For a long time now.

And I'm not a child anymore. I'm 19.

I know what I want.

I think it's better if you don't come here for a while.

Hi Migs!

We'll start early tonight okay?

Have dinner here as usual?

- Let's separate before you ruin all our things. - I don't care about our things.

I don't think I'll be able to make it tonight.

- I'll be busy tonight. - Let's split up.

Huh?

I need your help with my paper.

Would you rather we work at your place?

Is there a problem?

No it's okay.

- That's the only thing you're good at! Cursing! - How about this… let's just work there again.

But you should text your mother first.

Why?

Just tell her that I'm going to sleep there tonight.

Okay. No problem.

I didn't know you were coming tonight.

I could have prepared.

Sorry ma'am.

I did tell Pol that I couldn't make it tonight.

Mom, we have exams tomorrow.

Migoy is my secret weapon.

All that natural science stuff is so easy for him.

I don't even know why we have Natural Science when our course is Mass Comm.

Good thing he's good in all our subjects.

Thank you for helping Pol.

Pol can do it, he just needs a bit more confidence.

Here.

Thank you.

That one's dirty.

- Hurry up. Get dressed. - Later.

Come on and get dressed.

Pol might see you.

Why? We aren't doing anything wrong.

This is the last time we're meeting okay?

Are you regretting what we did?

Huh. You're not talking politely anymore.

In this world people of all ages, gender and nationalities make love.

But it's no big deal because they love each other.

That's what I want to know.

Do you love me too?

Maybe.

That's alright.

All I know is I'm sure.

Maybe we should take our time okay?

Why? Don't you want to see me anymore?

I do.

You know, Claire. We don't need a formal relationship.

We can just go along and see what will happen eventually.

All I know is I want a relationship with you.

You sound so sure of your feelings.

I have never been more sure in my entire life Claire.

Let's just take our time okay?

This is my first time.

This is my first time too, Claire.

All I ask is you don't tell Pol about us.

And that we can only meet here.

Okay.

Alright.

Hello Alma?

I'll be a little late,

please tell Mr. Gonzales to wait for me.

Prepare everything we're going to present to him.

Yes ma'am.

I fixed everything last night.

Okay, see you.

Bye.

(Claire: Morning. But don't text me, Pol might see it.)

My earliest memory with my Mom is whenever I have a problem at school

or when I'm not feeling good, she always brings me here.

She always tell me to look around and I will see endless possibilities.

That we can achieve anything.

That's why I should never limit myself.

But she did ever since my Dad left us.

Then when she found out about my heart defect,

the transposition of the great arteries.

She gave up on her dream to be a writer

and looked for a regular job.

But I've been saving for a long time.

Mom's not aware but

I save all the money she gives me.

Someday I'll give it back to my Mom.

So she can stop working even if only for a year and just write.

You really love your Mom.

These days I don't feel like being around her though.

I feel suffocated by her attention. She micromanages my life.

You just need to try to understand her.

You're so lucky to have her!

That spot's beautiful.

There?