Theo: Okay.
Carmen’s birthday.
Carmen: Thank you so much for the flowers, Teddy bear!
Theo: No problem, Sweetness.
Theo: Any plans for tonight?
Carmen: Probably drink a bottle of wine and use my vibrator.
Theo: Hm. Call me and I’ll keep you company.
Carmen: I’ll think about it.
Some time later.
Theo: Are you awake?
Carmen: Barely. Is something wrong?
Theo: Yes. No. I don’t know. I couldn’t sleep with this on my mind.
Carmen: What’s on your mind?
Theo: Us.
Theo: I know how you feel about us. And I know it’s hard for you to believe in us possibly being able to get back together right now, but I’m working on it.
Carmen: Teddy…
Theo: Carmen. Please. Let me work on what I’m working on. I promise I’ll make it right. Just don’t give up on me yet, okay, Sweetness?
Carmen: Okay.
A year.
Theo: Hey.
Carmen: Um, hi?
Theo: Yeah. I know we haven’t talked in a while, but I’m back in New York and wanted to see if we could grab drinks. I’d like to discuss something with you.
Carmen: What’s it about?
Theo: It’s something that should be discussed in person.
Carmen: Okay. I can’t stay for too long ‘cause I’m buried at work.
Theo: That’s fine.
Carmen: Okay. Send me the address.
