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My dear mother should probably schedule so last month she asked their butler, Henderson, to randchild Since I--her only son--have been so very derelict in uilt trip

I lean forward, bracing --I’m happy for them, of course But there’s a part of me that thinks now they’re trapped Tied doith all that responsibility I, on the other hand, have my work to keep ee ju in New Zealand With one phone call I can fuck two hotel heiresses six ways to Sunday, then watch theo to town on each other while I recoup for round two"

FYI: there is no TMI in a therapist’s office

"If I’ by my friends’ houses for dinner and be the favorite uncle to their kids" I open my arms to emphasize the brilliance of ation Life is short--I want to live it And I really like living it free"

He regards

"Mmmm, what?" I ask "I think we’re past ‘mmmm,’ don’t you, Waldo?"

He taps his lips with the end of his pen "Well, it’s apparent that you believe what you say That you think you want this self-focused, low-responsibility lifestyle The way Pinocchio wanted to cut his strings so he could be a real boy"

"But?"

There’s always a but

"But I wonder, deep down, if you’ve outgrown that philosophy If you actually crave so more profound in your life Commitment isn’t always a burden, Brent It can also be the source of unihts and searchhi

"You’re barking up the wrong tree on this one"

He shrugs "Then ask yourself this: As "tied down" as your friendsof rubies in the sand?"

Have I mentioned that Waldo can also be one shrewd son of a bitch?

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I’ve seen s, and the like, but there’s an extra thrill seeing it on the Law Offices of Becker, Mason, Santos & Shaw Because it’s row up in the shadow of all the acco deal

Jessica, our summer minion--also known as an intern--welcoes "Good afternoon, Mr Mason"

I take themy face neutral It’s a well-practicedto bend over backward