Previously on TLW Laundry, the Random Act introduced us to a young girl who had to do laundry while her brothers played football; Bette and Tina had a little happy time; and Jenny thanked Shane for being there for her when she needed help and visited her shrink and then we were introduced to Tina’s mother. Kit and Ivan met with the Insurance Adjuster, Tina, Bette & Mrs. Kennard didn’t exactly get along and B&T sent her to a hotel and Dana and Lara had some alone time together. Alice and some of the girls got drunk and brainstormed ways to get over a broken heart, Bette consoled Tina and Dana got in a little training time. Helena and her Aunt showed up at the Social Justice League for a tour while Tina was mobilizing the forces to lobby on behalf of a ***** right’s bill and while Bette was having lunch with Peggy she was none too pleased to have Helena show up with knowledge of her personal life and later had an argument with Tina about it. Kit was asked out by the attractive detective who investigated the fire at the Planet which was ruled an accident.

Young Bette age 6 and teen Kit age 16 are hiding behind a partially opened door down a hall eavesdropping on a fight between a middle aged Melvin and a blond Maxine who is in her early-mid 30s.

Maxine: Where have you been?

Melvin: I was working. You know I have to work late. I have responsibilities, two families to support.

Maxine: I know all to well what it means when you have to work late. I’m no fool or you have forgotten that I used to “work” late with you.

Bette: What’s going on?

Kit: Shh.

Melvin: You are overreacting.

Maxine: I have had enough. I don’t have to take this ***** anymore. I can’t believe I thought it would be different with me. I spend night and day raising your daughters and worrying myself sick over what your out of control teenage daughter is up to every time she’s at our house. If you think I’m overreacting why don’t you try raising them on your own and try wondering whom your spouse is out ***** for a change.

Maxine storms out of the kitchen, down the hall and out the front door she doesn’t notice the girls are watching. Bette is crying, Kit is shocked and hugging Bette, stroking her hair, Melvin is momentarily shocked and then outraged. He belatedly follows Maxine down the hall.

Kit: Don’t worry baby sis.

Melvin: Where do you think you are going?

Maxine ignores Melvin, opens the door of her car and drives away.

End Scene.