<b><a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/009676.html">And So, the First Layer of Scar Tissue Forms on the Heart</a></b><br/> <!-- ID = 50893 -->Father: Come on, hurry up, we're gonna be late!<br/>Three-year-old son: But Dad... [Tugs at dad's coat.]<br/>Father: What did I just say? Not now!<br/>Three-year-old son: But, but it's important--<br/>Father: It better be the most fucking important thing in the world if you're gonna keep slowing me down!<br/>Three-year-old son: But it is important!<br/>Father: Fine! [Stops walking.] Well, what is it then, if it's the most important thing in the world?<br/>Three-year-old son: I love you.<br/>Father, after a pause: Well, that's great, but this is not the time for love, okay? Got it?<br/>Three-year-old son: I guess so...<br/><br/>--5th & 7th, Park Slope<br/><br/>Overheard by: Mike N<br/>via <a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/">Overheard in New York</a>, Apr 3, 2007