Can I throw in a load of clothes for you? she asked. I'll take care of that. Listen, you don't have to clean up after me. She laughed at him. John, I spend all day in the kitchen, collecting your pots, pans and dishes. It's becoming a habit. She laughed at his shocked expression. You look after my child all day long-you're pretty much helpless, since he won't leave you alone. The least I can do is help out. I'm not looking after him, John said. We're buddies. Yeah, she said. And thought, yeah-buddies. Lunch
In a light-hearted conversation, a woman offers to help a man by doing his laundry, emphasizing that she often takes care of his dishes. She finds humor in his surprise and explains that caring for him and his child has become a routine for her. This moment reflects a comfortable camaraderie between the two, showing how they have settled into their roles in this shared space.
The man insists he isn’t merely babysitting; instead, he views their relationship as friendship. However, the woman acknowledges their bond with a knowing thought, indicating that while he sees it as a casual friendship, there is a deeper connection formed through their daily interactions amidst the responsibilities they share.
