Simon and Holly's First Date - Part 1

On their first date, Simon invited Holly to a bistro near the University.

Holly: So what is "Langerak", German?

Simon: Some say it is, others say it is Dutch or Norwegian, I don't know any more.

Holly: Anything to do with the famous writer and explorer?

Simon: Tony Langerak? Yep, he's my father.

Holly: (Surprised) No!

Simon: (Smiles) Yes.

Holly: Wow. And how does it feel to be the son of such a celebrity?

Simon: Well, it hasn't been easy, I mean, I admire and respect my father, but I think his fame somehow spoiled him. Too  much partying alcohol, and women. Not to mention his travels as an explorer, and adventures at the sea. You know what they say about sailors: "a love in every harbor". Those are probably the reasons why he and my mother got a divorce.

Holly: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Simon:  Don't worry, the family has come out ahead. And I'm not angry at him, I mean, he's my father, I know he's not perfect and he has made mistakes like everybody. He's only human, besides, who am I to judge him?

Holly: That's very mature of you, no wonder you got married so young.

Simon: I wasn't being mature, the Langeraks marry young, you know? It runs in the family, just like marrying their employees. It's almost a tradition for them... Well, not all of them, but grandpa Milton, for example, he married his housekeeper, grandma Samantha. His son, Kurtis, my father's oldest brother, he married aunt Amber, who was his maid. And let's not forget my sister Jessica, who, according to my brother Daniel, is secretly dating Roys, the cleaning guy. Daniel himself is very fond of Gloria, Royce's assistant, who claims to be related to the Goths of Sunset Valley. 

Holly: Wow, it seems like the Langeraks take this tradition seriously.

Simon: They do!  (They laugh together)

Holly: (Suddenly blushing) I'm sorry, I shouldn't be laughing at your family.

Simon: As long as you don't laugh when you're in front of them.

Holly: You're saying you're going to introduce me to them?

Simon: Would you like that?

Holly: Are you kidding? I'd love it.

Simon: You sure?

Holly: Of course!

 Simon: Well, it's your choice, just don't say later that I didn't warn you.