MAYOR: Alright, you can open them up now.

FAITH: Fab. What's the occasion?

MAYOR: Faith! As if I need a reason to show you my affection. Or appreciation for running a small errand at the airport.

FAITH: Airport? What's next? Gonna want me to help a buddy of yours move a sofa?

MAYOR: This isn't a free ride, young lady. You know, I'm beginning to think that somebody's getting a little spoiled. Maybe I should take this back.

FAITH: (clutches the present) Sorry... Sir.

MAYOR: That's my girl. (chuckles) Another cookie? Now. A package is arriving tomorrow night from Central America. Something, and I can't stress this enough, something crucially important to my Ascension. Without it ... Well! What would Toll House cookies be without the chocolate chips? A pretty darn big disappointment, I can tell you. (giggles) Open your present. (she does) There. That look on your face is my reward.

The present is a knife with an intricate design.

FAITH: This is a thing of beauty, boss.

MAYOR: Well, it cost a pretty penny. So, you just take good care of it. And you be careful not to put somebody's eye out with that thing, until I tell you to.

FAITH: Any particular eyes in mind?

• Faith & the Mayor

written by: David Fury; . Full transcript at:
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