Yeah, but I mean, aside from music and pole dancing? Is there something you've always wanted to pick up?
I know we'll never have something like that, but I hope we do have a long friendship too, Matt.
See? I doubt she'd the kinda chick that will hunt you down over your exes, chill. We all have a past. And thank you, I will. Knowing you... Do you use organic soap and shampoo?
You know... nothing that comes to mind? I'm actually pretty good at just following whims as they come to me. I've tried a lot of things. I actually started the violin at random in a subway station. [That was how Matt lived. Impetuously, without a care what people thought. He fell in love hard and fast, he tried something just because he could. It made him a jack of many trades and a master of just a few. Like his personal relationships, Matt dabbled but rarely committed.]
It won't be exactly the same, but it doesn't have to be to be meaningful.
My soap is hand crafted from the farmer's market, it's absolutely organic. Diego makes wonderful products, I should introduce you sometime. [Matt can now afford a life where he can buy farmer's market soap. It's not as ritzy as Kate's lifestyle, but it's definitely something Frank would sigh at. Matt doesn't care. He loves his hand crafted soap products that feel good on his sensitive skin.]
[Even if by now Kate was used to hear the strangest stories coming from Matt, he still somehow managed to surprise her, stealing a joyful little laugh out of her.] Who picks up violin randomly in a subway? You're like something out of that game... Clue? Thankfully with less murder.
Every important relationship is meaningful in its own way.
Hey, if you recommmend it, I'm all in. Can you get some for me the next time? I don't always buy organic shampoo, but it's so good. You can't really see it to appreciate it, but it makes my hair so shiny!
You know, for a lawyer, you gotta be the most spontaneous guy I ever met. [And that's saying a lot, considering Kate is known for pulling impromptu moves and surprising those around her.]
I'm really thankful, you know? You were the first person I thought of reaching out to and right away you told me to come over.
Really? Yeah - Yeah, I'd love to. You're always telling me about the market, it'll be nice to check it out.
When discussing legal matters if you don't stipulate that you are not officially offering legal advice, people who receive it can hold you to it as though you were a legal representative of theirs now.
I hope he's doing well. Living his best farm life.
Well. It takes a little bit of time to find the one with the ripeness you want.
Did that ever happen with friends? With and ex? Did they go 'oh my, God, Matthew, I know you were half asleep and it was 4 a.m., but you promised I wasn't going to prison for stealing a goat!'
Clint sent me a picture. He is already looking bigger, I swear.
How many classes of Defense on Farm Animal Stealing did you have to take? Were all the exams reduced to explaining why it's a dumb thing to do? Also, why are mini goats so cute?
I heard he even wears res sunglasses as he does.
So, you're taking me to be muscle, huh? To carry the tons of fruit and veggies you'll buy.
Ha. No. They drilled into our heads to preface any legal talk with saying it wasn't legal advice unless it was an actual client. I've never actually met a mini-goat.
Good. Sun damage to the eyes is no joke.
On the plus side, it does inspire me to cook a lot once we get home.
[ooc: Oh god, I'm so sorry by the ammount of typos yesterday. I'm horrible when I tag while commuting. ;_;]
Is it like when you get arrested and the cops are supposed to read you your rights? You just drop that before the client does something stupid? Also, we should totally do goat yoga!
Exactly what Clint's kids told him.
And exactly what do you consider 'a lot', Matt? Mini feast?
Have you had to pull that disclaimer during a date? Bet a lot of people think they've got many bases covered by dating a good lawyer. [Even though he can't see or sense her, Kate nods eagerly.] Oh, it's very real. Cat yoga, dog yoga, pig yoga... Goat yoga is my favorite, though.
His kids are adorable and total sweethearts. I swear, I have the biggest soft spot for Nate.
When do you pull these kinda meals? For the holidays?
Oddly enough, no. Not that everyone I've dated hasn't been in trouble with the law, but I don't think that's why they started dating me. I may have to go home and reflect for awhile now. What is animal yoga, then? Do they just run around while you're getting into poses?
Why Nate in particular?
I usually end up at Foggy's family for the holidays, so I just bring a dish or two to that. No, it's more... after a really long week to treat myself, or if I'm having someone special over, or if I go shopping at a place I love or somewhere new and get excited.
If everyone you dated had trouble with the law I'd start lying about my job. You know, just in case that's luring them out from under their rocks. [She teased him.] Pretty much. I have no idea why but someone started this trend. You do regular yoga but suddely there's a goat on your back.
I don't know, aside from him being the youngest... He just cracks me up with the things he comes up with. And watching his relationshop with Clint is like taking an arrow to the ovaries. It makes mine implode in the best of ways.
[She wonders if that's a tradition Matt kept even after Foggy's passing. Did he spent Christmas with the Nelsons?] I kinda love that. You getting so excited you spend hours in the kitchen just to treat yourself. Over the enjoyment of cooking.
Not everyone I've dated. Just, you know. More than one. I hope it's not a full-grown pig, then. That sounds like a back injury waiting to happen. I heard about cow therapy. You don't have to even do yoga, you can just hug them.
Clint does seem like a good dad. Very involved.
[Matt 100% still kept up the tradition. It was harder this year, but worth it. Foggy's family has long since thought of Matt as part of the family.] What's even better is when I get to share it with someone. So what's something extravagant you do for yourself as a treat?
Hey, I said 'if'! But the fact that you had to clarify, Matt... I'm joking, I'm joking! [Though, every time he mentions the variety of women he's dated, Kate is shocked by the numbers.] Oh, I've seen videos of cows asking to be petted and cuddled! It almost makes me feel guilty about how delicious they are!
Next time he invites me over you're coming and seeing it for yourself. Clint is the best dad to ever dad. Spends time with each kid and makes lists of fun things to do together. Sits down to help with homework. It's real sweet.
[The thing about Matthew is that he genuinelly cares and always makes great conversation. Even when things are focused on him, he turns the chat around to also learn about you.] Hmmm... Can't think of something that I do now. Maybe when I was younger and my coaches gave me a more strict diet. Every once in a while I would allow myself to eat whatever crap I wanted. [But suddenly:] Oh! Random trips!
See, now you're making me feel guilty for having made a steak salad the other night night for dinner when I was just thinking about hugging cows for therapy.
I absolutely want to see Clint try and help with homework. Not that I don't think he can do it, but some teachers want it done 'their way' and I can't see that going over well with him.
Random trips is a good one. Sometimes a change of scenery can really help a mindset.
Isn't that why people say grace and that sort of thing? We apologize to the cow we've wanted to pet and thank it for being so tender and juicy. And we feel like shit afterwards. But at least we thanked it!
Oh, I've seen him having a mild-meltdown over the way math is taught now, apparently. Laura was more patient than him at that. She really tried to get their oldest, Cooper, to spend more time with us. But I think he was kinda shy around me.
Where would you like to go if we could send everything to shit and leave tomorrow morning for a mini holiday?
Was Father Lantom big on stake and on being guilty after having one too? [Surely he'll hear her smile.] Pretty sure I would have liked him.
Oh, yeah, I don't blame him. He is a teen, you remember how that was.
That's not just cliche, it's a super good choice for a reason! I've been there a few times and, even if it's not my favorite, it's totally an amazing place for a holiday. What would you like to do? I think you'd love Notre Dame.
Among other things, yeah. He was a man of strong faith, but he also knew people were fallible. He liked his fancy coffee and he cursed more than I do in private. I think he'd be amused at your cow prayers.
I remember enough to be glad I never have to relive it.
What is your favorite? I'd love to visit Notre Dame. All the churches in Italy, too. I heard there's a church on every corner like there's a Starbucks here.
Not gonna lie. I never really felt connected to the church and stuff while growing up. But... Yeah, I'm pretty sure I would have liked him. And you're kind of opening up my mind about certain things.
Yeah, exactly. Pretty sure Cooper is going through that too, I don't blame him for kind of avoiding me.
I do have a soft spot for London and Berlin, but I made a few friends there during competitions, so I might be biased. Rome is totally fabulous and you'll love it. There's just something crazy about knowing you're like touching the same stuff and walking the same steps people did like, hundreds of years ago or whatever.
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I know we'll never have something like that, but I hope we do have a long friendship too, Matt.
See? I doubt she'd the kinda chick that will hunt you down over your exes, chill. We all have a past. And thank you, I will. Knowing you... Do you use organic soap and shampoo?
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It won't be exactly the same, but it doesn't have to be to be meaningful.
My soap is hand crafted from the farmer's market, it's absolutely organic. Diego makes wonderful products, I should introduce you sometime. [Matt can now afford a life where he can buy farmer's market soap. It's not as ritzy as Kate's lifestyle, but it's definitely something Frank would sigh at. Matt doesn't care. He loves his hand crafted soap products that feel good on his sensitive skin.]
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Every important relationship is meaningful in its own way.
Hey, if you recommmend it, I'm all in. Can you get some for me the next time? I don't always buy organic shampoo, but it's so good. You can't really see it to appreciate it, but it makes my hair so shiny!
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I can agree to that. It is.
Why don't you come with me so you can get what kind you like the most? They have different scents.
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I'm really thankful, you know? You were the first person I thought of reaching out to and right away you told me to come over.
Really? Yeah - Yeah, I'd love to. You're always telling me about the market, it'll be nice to check it out.
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I was happy to help. After all, I called you to help with the duck fiasco.
It's great. Although be warned, I do like to stop at a lot of stalls and get samples.
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Hey, the duck thing might have been a fiasco to you but for me it was incredibly fun. We need to go and check on the little guy, by the way.
Who doesn't like free samples? Just please don't tell me it takes you forever to choose the perfect pineapple.
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I hope he's doing well. Living his best farm life.
Well. It takes a little bit of time to find the one with the ripeness you want.
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Clint sent me a picture. He is already looking bigger, I swear.
How much time are we talking about?
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Yeah? Good. I hope he's fighting for duck rights wherever he goes.
I can't put a limit on it, Kate. I have to go with what the produce and my heart tell me in the moment.
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I heard he even wears res sunglasses as he does.
So, you're taking me to be muscle, huh? To carry the tons of fruit and veggies you'll buy.
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Good. Sun damage to the eyes is no joke.
On the plus side, it does inspire me to cook a lot once we get home.
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Is it like when you get arrested and the cops are supposed to read you your rights? You just drop that before the client does something stupid? Also, we should totally do goat yoga!
Exactly what Clint's kids told him.
And exactly what do you consider 'a lot', Matt? Mini feast?
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You definitely drop it before anyone can think they're a client so you're not beholden to their stupidity. ... is goat yoga a real thing?
His kids are really cute.
Usually when I do multiple courses and sides. If I'm making an appetizer and an entree, it's a lot.
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His kids are adorable and total sweethearts. I swear, I have the biggest soft spot for Nate.
When do you pull these kinda meals? For the holidays?
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Why Nate in particular?
I usually end up at Foggy's family for the holidays, so I just bring a dish or two to that. No, it's more... after a really long week to treat myself, or if I'm having someone special over, or if I go shopping at a place I love or somewhere new and get excited.
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I don't know, aside from him being the youngest... He just cracks me up with the things he comes up with. And watching his relationshop with Clint is like taking an arrow to the ovaries. It makes mine implode in the best of ways.
[She wonders if that's a tradition Matt kept even after Foggy's passing. Did he spent Christmas with the Nelsons?] I kinda love that. You getting so excited you spend hours in the kitchen just to treat yourself. Over the enjoyment of cooking.
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Clint does seem like a good dad. Very involved.
[Matt 100% still kept up the tradition. It was harder this year, but worth it. Foggy's family has long since thought of Matt as part of the family.] What's even better is when I get to share it with someone. So what's something extravagant you do for yourself as a treat?
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Next time he invites me over you're coming and seeing it for yourself. Clint is the best dad to ever dad. Spends time with each kid and makes lists of fun things to do together. Sits down to help with homework. It's real sweet.
[The thing about Matthew is that he genuinelly cares and always makes great conversation. Even when things are focused on him, he turns the chat around to also learn about you.] Hmmm... Can't think of something that I do now. Maybe when I was younger and my coaches gave me a more strict diet. Every once in a while I would allow myself to eat whatever crap I wanted. [But suddenly:] Oh! Random trips!
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I absolutely want to see Clint try and help with homework. Not that I don't think he can do it, but some teachers want it done 'their way' and I can't see that going over well with him.
Random trips is a good one. Sometimes a change of scenery can really help a mindset.
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Oh, I've seen him having a mild-meltdown over the way math is taught now, apparently. Laura was more patient than him at that. She really tried to get their oldest, Cooper, to spend more time with us. But I think he was kinda shy around me.
Where would you like to go if we could send everything to shit and leave tomorrow morning for a mini holiday?
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Give him time. Not everyone can start talking to anyone at any time like we can.
I've always wanted to see Paris. Cliche, I know.
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Oh, yeah, I don't blame him. He is a teen, you remember how that was.
That's not just cliche, it's a super good choice for a reason! I've been there a few times and, even if it's not my favorite, it's totally an amazing place for a holiday. What would you like to do? I think you'd love Notre Dame.
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I remember enough to be glad I never have to relive it.
What is your favorite? I'd love to visit Notre Dame. All the churches in Italy, too. I heard there's a church on every corner like there's a Starbucks here.
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Yeah, exactly. Pretty sure Cooper is going through that too, I don't blame him for kind of avoiding me.
I do have a soft spot for London and Berlin, but I made a few friends there during competitions, so I might be biased. Rome is totally fabulous and you'll love it. There's just something crazy about knowing you're like touching the same stuff and walking the same steps people did like, hundreds of years ago or whatever.
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