what?
You clearly have no fucking clue how to be a mother.
Not to me, at least.
All you know is how to push people away.
How to neglect a kid who just wants his mother’s love and care.
I do. And I had to learn it on my own.
So, I need you to stay here and be a good mother to me.
And then you’ll get the rest of the money.
Maybe even more.
Isn’t that what you need?
but… i have a life back home?
my job…
mark, i don’t understand…
Job? You call waitressing a job for some 45-year old? Lol.
And would that job actually feed you? Pay your rent? Your bills?
no… but i can’t just leave that life?
Yeah? But you can neglect your kid again, huh? After getting what you want?
i don’t mean it that way!
okay… i’m sorry, mark
If you’re really sorry, then you’ll listen to me.
I need you to stay here, mother. You have a lot to learn about being a good one afterall.
You owe it to me to at least fucking try.
you’re right… i’m sorry
Fuck yeah I am.
i just… i don’t understand. why are you doing this?
Oh, don’t get me wrong.
I despise you. I fucking hate you. I am angry at you.
And this? This is your way of trying to heal some inner child in me.
To fulfill my needs.
And wants.
In exchange, I’ll pull you out of the debt that my stupid father has pushed you in.
It’s purely transactional lol.
Don’t you dare think it’s my way of trying to fix our relationship.
This is just me getting something out of your simple favor.
Do you understand?
yes…
i understand…
and i’m sorry, mark
you know if i had other means to fix this, i would have never run to you… 😔
i am ashamed to be asking for help.
You should be.
Especially when you’ve barely helped your kid.
i’m so sorry…
The next day… Mark begins his morning by reviewing his schedule with Tyler
uhm, should i be moving your meetings to next week now?
What?
Why?
idk? ‘cause you have your mom over? 😅
and you haven’t seen her in 12 years! maybe you need some father and mother time? 👀
Stop saying nonsense.
What’s my schedule for the week?
oh, okay. so work it is, huh?
you’ll be working on some cases with atty. pryce at 9:30am. then writing the depositions at 11am. after lunch, you have several client meetings all scheduled 1 hour each starting at 1:30pm.
if all goes smoothly, you’ll be out of the office at 6pm.
If.
yeah, if 😅
is it weird seeing her after 12 years?
not like she looks like she’s aged though! are you sure you’re not adopted?
she just looks so young for her age! it’s insane!
I told you to stop stalking her.
what? i can’t help it!
i have so many questions!
starting with, what is her skin care to look this freaking good?!
Tyler, we’re still talking about my mother.
right, right
fine
did you ever find out why she’s here in the first place? 😅
is she about to tell you that you’re actually adopted? 😂
She needs money.
oh
ah, is that why you’re coming to work then?
because you already gave her the money and she left? 😅
I still haven’t.
oh
Still debating on it.
on what exactly?
If she deserves it.
oh
Stop saying oh.
i can’t help it! 🙈
i don’t know how to respond!
It’s like you pity me.
no! i’m just
conflicted?
idk who to sympathize with 😅
I’m your best friend AND your boss. Who do you think?
right 😂
Anyway, can you please confirm my attendance to the family day thing?
oh
I told you to stop it with the ohs!
i’m sorry! i’m just surprised!
does that mean she’s staying until next week?
It just means I’m attending, Tyler.
with her?
Just confirm my attendance.
And a plus one.
okay 🤔
anything else?
also got your coffee here
Thanks.
There’s actually one more thing.
But no questions on this one, you understand?
oh boy 😩
I need you to order me some vibrating panties.
The remote-controlled ones.
oh
i didn’t realize you’re back in the field, comrade 🫡
Shut up.
And use my card.
Have it delivered at home too.
gotcha, any color preferences? 😜
Just buy the damn panties.
Thanks.
Meanwhile… Morgan finishes setting up the table for breakfast while still contemplating over her weird conversation with Mark last night
good morning ☺️
are you up?
i made you coffee…
and breakfast…
i wasn’t sure what your morning routine was but i tried 😅
let’s eat?
mark?
what time do you usually get up and leave for work? 😅
I’m at the office already.
oh, sorry
i didn’t realize you get up so early 😅
It’s fine.
so… uhm… how do you wanna do this?
do you tell me what you need from me when you need it? 😅
or do i ask?
It’s simple. I have my set of rules and you follow.
That’s it.
rules?
Yes. Rules.
can i hear them…?
First off, you are not allowed to enter my room unless I tell you to.
okay… 😅
ofc, i’ll respect your personal space.
You are supposed to clean, do laundry, cook, and basically all household chores.
Chores you’ve avoided while I was growing up.
i know… i’m sorry about that, mark
i was young and clueless about raising a kid and being a mother…
but i know how to do things now!
so don’t worry, okay? i’ll take care of you. i promise ☺️
Not holding on to that lol.
i know… it’s hard to trust me right now
but i promise to try and prove myself to you… 😔
Whatever.
Finally, I need you to understand one thing.
The moment you step foot in my home, I already own you. Including your body.
Hence, you will only follow me. You listen to me. You fucking obey me.
Do you understand?
including my body?
wdym by that? 😅
It means I get to command what I want your body doing.
Whether it’s bending over the floor while you wipe it or wearing whatever I demand you to.
I’m parenting you, remember?
don’t you think that’s absurd?
i mean… mark? it’s my body…
Are you complaining?
Do you not need my money anymore?
You want to back to that disgusting house of yours empty-handed?
no!
sorry! no!
i’m just… clarifying
That’s what I thought.
Now, I don’t want you wearing too much clothes from now on.
what?
What?
They interfere with all the tasks you have to do at my house anyway.
You don’t need them.
but…
No buts.
Now start by going braless and cleaning the kitchen.
braless?
Braless, mother.
And don’t you dare try to disobey me.
Trust me, I’ll know.
okay…
A few moments later… Morgan begins to obey Mark’s instructions, beginning with cleaning the house braless
See?
Is this so hard?
Look at you being productive.
Cleaning the house.
Like a good mother, huh?
how do you have that?
you have cameras in your home?
i didn’t know that…
It’s my house.
My rules.
Now go back to cleaning.
And remember, I’d know if you disobey me.
So I’d be careful if I were you.