Back in the day

Take Maya's part first, then Oliver's. Maya is gentle but curious, like she knows she's about to win. Oliver starts proud and slowly gives in. Slow down on "Ah. Let me see that." and let "Once." sound like a real confession.

1. OliverHere, Maya. I found my old photo album in the attic.
2. MayaOh, I love old photos. Let's have a look.
3. MayaOliver, is this you? The boy with the enormous backpack?
4. OliverThat's me, age ten. Back in the day, we carried everything.
5. MayaYou look so serious. Where were you going?
6. OliverTo school. I used to walk four miles every morning. In the snow.
7. MayaIn Manchester? It hardly ever snows in Manchester.
8. OliverIt snowed more back then. Everything was harder back then.
9. MayaYour daughter says you've told her this story a hundred times.
10. OliverBecause it's important. Kids today have it easy.
11. MayaHmm. Then who's this, on the next page? With the shiny bicycle?
12. OliverAh. Let me see that.
13. MayaIt's you again, same backpack. And a bicycle with your name on it.
14. OliverThat bicycle was very old. It hardly counts.
15. MayaThe price tag is still on it, Oliver.
16. OliverAll right. Maybe I stretched the truth a little.
17. MayaHow far was school, really?
18. OliverAbout ten minutes. On the bicycle. Downhill.
19. MayaAnd the snow?
20. OliverOnce. It snowed once, and they closed the school.
21. MayaI love this version better. Can I keep the photo?
22. OliverOnly if you don't show my daughter.