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Renu: Why would I? He isn’t our lawyer anymore.

Saket: Oh.

Renu: Yes, I decided to fire him. He’d started giving me very debatable advice recently.

Saket: Meaning? I think that was a hasty decision mother, we’ve known him-

Renu: I know we’ve known him since ages.

Saket: Then why did you fire him?
Renu: He was acting shady.

Saket: Are you sure you did the right thing?

Renu: Yes. I can’t take any chances; I need someone I can trust.

(She picks up a newspaper and leafs through it)

Renu: An old woman with some money needs to be financially secure.

Saket: And she can consult her son about it.

Renu: But you were very busy. Didn’t even have time to visit right.

Saket: I’m always ready to help, it’s my responsibility to take care of you now.

Renu: Don’t worry son. I haven’t lost my senses yet.

Saket: That’s not what I meant, I’m saying that you don’t have to do all this.

Renu: But why? I can, and I have the time. Nor do I have to worry about money.
Saket: I want to ease your burden. You know you can depend on me.

Renu: Why would I depend on a son who waited a month before visiting after his father’s last
rites?

Saket: I’ve changed, I regret everything.

(Renu keeps the newspaper back on the table and checks her watch)

Saket: I have lawyer friends you know, I can-

(she looks at him pointedly)

Renu: I don’t need a lawyer right now, there’s nothing left to do.

Saket: What do you mean?

Renu: All the property has been taken care of.
Saket: A will?

Renu: Yes.

Saket: But-

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