Secrets of an Escort

The usual?

Actually, tonight let's make it

An espresso martini.

Ah. Working tonight.

You know, I was just thinking that I could end my shift early.

-It's pretty dead tonight. -I'm meeting a friend.

Mm, wow, the more, the merrier.

Your enthusiasm is unparalleled as usual, Leo.

But not tonight.

well, you know where to find me

If you change your mind.

On second thought...

Could I please have another?

Oh, you're such a tease.

Is it that good, though, huh?

Remember the part when I said I was meeting a friend?

Hey.

-Veronica? -Vince!

I'm so happy you're here. Please, join me.

-Make yourself comfortable. -Thank you.

Wow, it's a pleasure to finally meet you.

-That for me? -To new friends.

And new experiences.

I like that.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Hi, baby.

Yeah, it looks like it's gonna be another late night.

Very late. I'll see you in the morning, okay?

Okay. Bye.

This is nice.

Don't be shy.

There you go.

I've actually, I've never done this before.

That's okay.

I have.

it's about time!

I have to be at the station in an hour.

Thank you for the last-minute favor.

Looks like someone had a good time.

When do I get to meet him?

We're just taking it slow, you know?

Whatever happened to the bartender rebound?

Oh, that was hardly a rebound. It was one time.

Okay, fine. Two.

Is he still hoping for more?

That doesn't matter, 'cause it's not happening again.

Just give me this guy's name and let me do a check.

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm not giving you his name.

What is the point of having a detective as a sister

If I can't screen potential new suitors?

I mean, we don't want a Jason part two.

Hey, don't talk about him when Christine can hear.

She's more grown-up than you think.

Yeah, she's incredibly grown-up.

Exactly, and she's old enough to know

That her father is an abusive jerk.

And moving back home and uprooting your lives

Hasn't been easy.

It's been the best thing for us.

I didn't say otherwise. Best doesn't mean easy.

I'm just trying to get us back on the right path.

I can't find my jean jacket with the patches on it!

It's drying on the rack in the laundry room.

And good morning to you, too.

But it's not in the laundry room!

honey, it's on the rack.

It didn't just vanish into thin air.

Ugh! Worst day ever!

What was that you were saying about her maturity?

Hm, I'll see you Friday. I promised Christine Malasadas.

-You spoil her. -That's my job. See you soon.

- Bye. - I found it!

- Where? - on the rack!

Is there anything else I can get you?

That's all for now. Thank you.

Okay. You guys good?

Save me, Connie, you still keep a bottle of baby aspirin

In your purse?

-Yes. -Oh, yes.

Ooh, you are an angel!

My temples are throbbing so badly,

I almost snapped at those last members.

Late night last night?

We went out to George's new bar on Kalakaua,

They had this Pau Hana special.

Half-off pitchers of mai tais.

Sounds like you got a great deal on a migraine.

Mm, you know, if drinks with the boss doesn't scare you,

You should come next time.

They even start karaoke at 9:00.

You had me at maybe until you said karaoke.

Hey, come on, it's okay to have a little fun

Once in a while, you know?

if I ever get the time, I'll consider it.

Well, we've got a new girl starting next week.

-So maybe you'll get your wish. -We do?

You know that Thursday afternoon that you can't give me,

It's my one afternoon I promised Christine.

I know, and I respect that.

But since you can't do it, I gotta hire someone.

And I can't just give them one shift a week.

Well, why can't Michelle just keep covering it for me?

No, see, she's gotta stay at the front desk at that time.

Oh! How many shifts am I gonna lose?

I'm barely making a living as it is, Maya.

girl, I've seen your tips, okay?

I'd say you do pretty well for yourself.

I don't think you understand the amount of debt

My ex left us with.

Ugh, the gambler?

You know, I have debt collectors calling me every day.

That and moving back here and raising a teenager!

And I'm still in the hole from legal fees

Of trying to keep Jason from taking her.

Look, I get it, Connie, I'll see what I can do

To keep as many of your hours as possible.

But then you owe me a night of mai tais!

Mai tais! Okay, think about it.

Aloha. This is Connie. How may I help you?

-Smells great, mom. -Oh!

Sorry. I thought you heard me come in.

I was just, um, zoning out.

How was practice today?

Kehau is still faster than me,

But I'm catching up.

Coach says she's really happy I joined the team, though.

And the other girls have mostly stopped calling me mainland.

Wait, who's doing that?

Doesn't matter. I don't actually mind.

what's that?

Beading kit.

Hey, Christine, come here.

I know that this move hasn't been easy on you.

-Mom. -Let me finish.

I just wanna let you know how proud of you I am

And how much I appreciate you being so understanding.

I'd do anything for you. You know that. Right?

-I love you, honey, okay? -I love you, too.

Now, what do you say that tomorrow

You and I go on a trail run

And we'll give Kehau a run for her money?

Okay? Sound good?

wouldn't you like to know?

Yeah, just right there, that's perfect.

Connie, come meet Alison, your new trainee.

-Alison? -Connie?

Oh, my goodness! Uh, how are you?

Uh, I thought you were living on the mainland.

I was. I just moved back recently.

Um, hi! How do you guys know each other?

Alison and I were in the same sorority.

-Delta theta. Sisters forever! -Sisters forever!

Wow, that was a long time ago.

Well, you haven't changed a bit.

You look exactly the same.

Okay, I love a good reunion, but don't forget

We have work to do too. Connie's gonna show you the ropes.

And then I'm gonna check on Shane. I will be back.

thanks, Maya.

What a small world. When did you move back?

A couple months ago. I... Jason and I, we separated.

So it just made sense to move back and be closer to my sister.

-Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. -Oh, don't be.

I'm glad to be back. How are you? H-how have you been?

-Great. -Yeah?

Uh, things have been a little rough, actually.

My husband passed a couple of months ago.

Oh, no, that's terrible!

-Yeah. -I'm so sorry.

It's getting a little easier each day.

-I can't even imagine. -Yeah.

Well, I'm excited to be starting here.

I don't really need the money, but I just thought it was time

To get back out there and be around people again, you know?

I didn't even know you were married.

-Yeah. -I wish I would've known, Al.

I bet you could've used a friend.

Sounds like you were going

Through your own stuff.

Maybe we both could've used a friend.

Yeah. Well, better late than never. Right?

Alison, I forgot to show you how to clock in.

So let me take you now while I'm showing the others.

Boo!

Uh, Veronica, right?

I... Yeah, I've just...

I've never seen it spelled that way before. It...

-Hm. -Not now, Leo.

You know, I was just stoppin' by next-door to pick up my check

And figured I'd say hi.

How did you even get in here?

Oh, I promised the front-desk girl some free drinks later.

-What do you want? -Another chance.

I told you, I'm not looking for a relationship right now.

Yet you're always in my bar

With some other new... Interest.

And you always enjoy our agreed-upon tips.

Well, what if that's not enough for me anymore?

Um, no, I'm sorry, we don't have happy hour on the weekends.

I'm sorry, um, I must've gotten you confused with someone else.