GARRY is sitting in the dugout. He sees a middle-aged woman approach him.
GARRY
You must be Hudson’s mom.
HUDSON’S MOM
Yes, but please call me Mrs. Hudson.
GARRY
Your last name is Hudson?
HUDSON’S MOM
Yes, is there an issue?
GARRY
Your kids name is Hudson Hudson.
HUDSON’S MOM
Are you making fun of my 10-year-old son?
GARRY
No, just his name!
HUDSON’S MOM
I picked that name!
GARRY
And I’m sure you had good reason to.
HUDSON’S MOM
Actually yes, I did. He’s named after his father. Now let’s get on with this silly meeting of yours.
GARRY
You called this meeting.
HUDSON’S MOM
Yes, I am concerned.
GARRY
With?
HUDSON’S MOM
Hudson’s playing time.
GARRY
Not to be disrespectful ma’am, but Hudson already plays the whole game.
HUDSON’S MOM
Which is too much time. You saw how I pulled him away from a game earlier in the season. He needs time to do his homework.
GARRY
How about he does homework when the team is batting then? Keep in mind, he’ll be made fun of by the entire team.
HUDSON’S MOM
Oh please, you really care what those kids think about my Hudson?
GARRY
I never said that. But Hudson cares.
HUDSON’S MOM
Are you suggesting you know my own son better than I do?
GARRY
No ma’am.
HUDSON’S MOM
Now repeat after me: I, Mrs. Hudson, have more authority than you, Couch Larry.
GARRY
It’s Coach Garry.
HUDSON’S MOM
SAY IT!
GARRY rolls his eyes and takes a deep breath.
GARRY
I, Mrs. Hudson, have more authority than you, Couch Larry.
HUDSON’S MOM
Oh I see, Mr. Smartass.
GARRY
You said repeat after me!
HUDSON’S MOM
I know. And now I have all the information from you I want.
HUDSON’S MOM stands up and walks away.
GARRY (to himself)
God I hate mothers.