And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this
-Lifehouse

i finally arrived starbucks, and lalaine was seated at the table outside. we chatted, bought a few drinks, before getting ourselves a taxi. when we got to metro east, we walked around looking through shops, on the lookout for a top she could wear with this skirt she had. she planned to wear it to les' party. a few possibilities were found, but no purchases were made. after a while we decided to get lunch. "mother-and-son" bonding time over mcdonalds, hahaha. then chex arrived. we talked a bit more, but soon left to roam around again. eventually, lalaine got herself something nice. and then the three of us split the cost of a gift. we wanted to watch a movie too, but found ourselves lacking time. so lalaine and i dropped off chex at the gym, then left for sop's house. she and les greeted us at the door. we hung around, watched movies, ordered pizza. some hours passed before lalaine and i had to split. i crashed on her sofa while waiting for the my car. she had given me some meds, and i was about ready to konk out watching the NBA games as she talked on the phone. sometime later, i was able to find myself home. mom told me to sleep early, so i ate a bit of dinner, then headed upstairs right away. i called sop to say g'night. then i called it a day.