ALEXIS' MOTHER
(sickly sweet)
Alexis, sweetie, I know you're single, but there's no need to project your issues on me. Harry and I are in a happy, loving relationship. I'm afraid you've simply misjudged him.

Alexis returns her gaze to her hands. Her knuckles have gone white. She swallows hard.

ALEXIS

(quietly)
Please, Mom. For me.

ALEXIS' MOTHER
(angrily)
Everything I do is for you!

She takes a deep breath, pinching the bridge of her nose.

ALEXIS' MOTHER
(calmer)

Everything I do is for you and you're too selfish to see it. Maybe I spoiled you when you were younger, I don't know. What I do know is that I'm not going to stop being happy for you, Alexis. I will feed you and clothe you and put a roof over your head - but I deserve something, too.