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Marta and Viviana are at the table. Marta looks at bills and pay stubs. Viviana arrives with the mail. VIVIANA: Here, Mom. Some more bills. MARTA: Oh, no. I just don't have enough time to take care of everything. VIVIANA: Oh, and before I forget, Mr. Marcus said you need to fill out these forms. Hands Marta the thick stack of papers. MARTA: (more flustered) Oh, great. I just won't sleep tonight. Viviana looks at the pile of bills. VIVIANA: Mom, I can help you if you'd like. MARTA: That's okay, honey. I'll find time. You worry about school. Viviana closes the truck's door. She looks worried. BENJAMIN: What's the matter today? VIVIANA: Mom is really having a hard time right now. BENJAMIN: Money problems? VIVIANA: It's not the money. She doesn't have time to deal with work, house problems, bills plus me. It's too much. BENJAMIN: You're the genius in the family. Why don't you help her? VIVIANA: I help when I can. But I'm in school. If only she had more time. BENJAMIN: Time. Okay. Benjamin's squeaky brain wheels turn as he creates a plan. VIVIANA: (AT SCHOOL) Bye, Dad. Benjamin has laid down the groundwork. Marta getting ready for work. The phone rings. Marta picks up. MARTA: Hello? He's on the cell phone. BENJAMIN: Hello, Marta. It's Benjamin. MARTA: Benjamin. What can I do for you? BENJAMIN: Martita, I need to talk to you. Will you meet me after work? MARTA: Why? BENJAMIN: It's really important. MARTA: No, Benjamin. BENJAMIN: Say yes Marta. I also really want to see you. MARTA: All right. Where? BENJAMIN: Our favorite place. You remember. MARTA: Yeah. I remember. What time? BENJAMIN: Six o'clock. MARTA: Fine Marta is a bit concerned. We see Marta and Benjamin sitting at a table. MARTA: OK, Benjamin Alfonso, what's this about? BENJAMIN: Vivianna has told me about the bills. And the house. And she says you are really busy. MARTA: (defensive) We don't need money, Benjamin. BENJAMIN: (you don't but I do) Oh, I know. I know. It's time. You need more time and -- and there aren't enough hours in the day. MARTA: True. It is hard sometimes. BENJAMIN: Let me help. Listen, I'm about to buy a new house. And -- and the lease is up on my apartment. Why don't you let me move in with you? Just for a couple of months and I'll help you. MARTA: Move in?! I don't think so... BENJAMIN: Oh, come on, Marta. Why not? It's just for a few months. Listen, I promise, I will cook. I'll make sure all of your bills are paid. And I'll even keep the house clean. Marta thinks about it for a moment. WIZARD: And freeze.
