Carlos Solis: Mike, funny running into you here of all places. We never get a chance to say much, if anything, to each other. I wonder what's happened that we finally get a chance to talk?Mike Delfino: Carlos, I guess it's only your wife and Susan that ever have a reason to talk. You'd think we'd at least bump into each other at the supermarket or at the local pub?
Carlos: Ah, I'm not into the pub scene anymore, I have to stay sober so Gabrielle doesn't have one more thing to nag me about.
Mike: She really nags you? Well, I sound surprised because Susan never talks about you guys. The only time she ever mentioned you was when you had that stint in jail.
Carlos: Yep, that's my claim to fame here on Wisteria Lane, the ex-con. No, right, we both have that in common. You had that coming, didn't you?
Mike: No hard feelings. Sorry for bringing that up. Wow, I guess the reason we never ran into each other was we really have very little to say to each other, in spite of our joint memories from being in the slammer. Maybe we can go shoot some pool some time. That usually gets the conversation going, or play tennis with the ladies.
Carlos: Yeah, why don't we do that? Well, I see Gabrielle waving to me that it's time to head to the restaurant for the eighth time this week. Don't make the same mistake I made, investing in a woman who doesn't want to learn to cook even on a rainy day.
Mike: Well, Susan has other talents.
We can always get take-out if worse comes to worse. Enjoy your dinner.Gabrielle Solis: What were you and Mike talking about? It was about me, right?
Carlos: Gabrielle, not all men talk about other women when they're killing time. That's a lie. They do that most of the time, but they don't want women to know about it. It only feeds their egos. Besides, everyone has said everything there is to say about you on Wisteria Lane. Oh you haven't heard? The yardboy kept a diary and it got leaked out to his buddies. It is now on all their blogs, as well as those of their girl friends or younger sisters.
Gabrielle: He didn't! Well, I'm not sure if that's his way of getting even with me, or getting even with you?
Carlos: Forget it, Gabby. It's done and it's time to turn the page. But, you never do live down your past misakes, as we'll be reminded for many years to come.
Gabrielle: Well, it doesn't matter to me, or I shouldn't let it bother me. People will always find someone to talk about. It only adds to the emptiness in their lives when they take up other people's past lives instead of dwelling on their own.
Carlos: Let's change the subject. It's giving me indigestion and we haven't even set foot in the restaurant yet. Green chili tonight, Gabby? Or is it roasted peppers?
Gabrille: Very funny, darling. You're the only spice I want in my life tonight. Let's forget the food, and get some take-out from the Vegetarian deli down the street.
