"He Didn't..." "He Did."

6

Mom: Leslie, where are you? Your cat is ripping up the side of your sofa again. Why you keep this vicious thing here, in your apartment, is beyond me

Leslie: ma, Bess isn't vicious, it's her nature. I'm stuck in traffic

Mom: see? This is why I've told you time and time again, move back to Texas and settle down, less stress. The 'Texas review' is looking for a freelancer, I hear

Leslie: you know I'm not going to do that. ever

Mom: speaking of settling down, when am I having the pleasure of seeing this Jeff man you're dating?

Leslie: whenever you want, I guess

Mom: stop being a flake Leslie

Leslie: I'm not. It won't make a difference if I set a date anyways, you're always busy

Mom: how about Friday night? I've waited too long. I'd started thinking this boyfriend didn't even exist in the first place

Leslie: of course he exists! I would never lie to you

Mom: well we'll see, Friday 8 p.m, Waters Edge

Leslie: fine

Mom: and do hurry up, for heaven's sake! Your demon of a cat has started on the cushions

Leslie: it's because you're making her nervous. Don't fret, I'm on the stairs

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Leslie: hi you

Jeff: hi! How have you been?

Leslie: alive. But only just

Jeff: hahaha sure you are. You up for drinks tonight? That will help liven you up

Leslie: I wish I could...mum's invited her friends over tonight. She's for sure not cooking, and I have no idea how the hell I'll leave early today...i may have to take a rain check on that

Jeff: my my, that's fine, you'll be okay, there are plenty more days of the year, if you know what I mean

Leslie: hehe I sure do... Speaking of which, we're having dinner with mom, Friday 8 p.m Waters Edge.

Jeff: this is it,

Leslie: dress formal, hehe don't worry she won't bite, at least not hard

Jeff: I'll pull out all the stops for you...uh oh....i don't sound scared, do I?

Leslie: haha, it'll be cool, just dinner...i mean what can possibly go wrong?

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