The movies have set up a very careful yet distinct Maria->Steve dynamic. Logically that should be used in some way or another – good old Chekov's Gun.
( me and the dead horse I'm riding )
Monday morning, down with a cold, up at work, hyped-up on coffee, and exhausted, with a full workload.
( me and the dead horse I'm riding )
Monday morning, down with a cold, up at work, hyped-up on coffee, and exhausted, with a full workload.