"You never learn." Vanessa admonished Matthew over the phone. "You're barely back and already dealing with him again?!" She shouted at him, talking about Claudio.
"I'm sorry. He didn't leave us much of a choice." Matthew gave a nervous laugh.
"Send me your hotel. I'm going to you." Vanessa sighed.
"You really don't need to."
"Apearently I do." She was clearly angry.
"Alright then. What about Eric?" Matthew asked.
"Katia has school, we can't just leave her here alone. He's staying. Be sure to buy a nice gift for her." Vanessa said, while moving around.
"I will. I saw some animal plushies I think she'll like." Matthew said with a smile.
"I'll write the contract and be on my way first thing tomorrow morning." Vanessa sighed. "Be careful, kid."
"Don't worry. I'm much stronger than I used to be."
"You can't rely on strength alone." She warned him.
"I know. But that's why I have you." Matthew tried to ease her mood with a joke.
