Page 80 of One Small Spark

“Menaces,” we both say at the same time.

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Isabel: Movie night was such a hit, what do you say to a dinner out?

Isabel: Maybe this weekend?

Nora: I haven’t finished the book yet

Nora: Can we promise we won’t reveal spoilers?

Rosetta: Nobody ever promises that

Ada: I think we’ll find enough distractions from fictional romance

Barb: I can’t eat anything spicy

Fran: Hoping for spice is the whole reason we’re going out

Ada: Great idea, Isabel

Ada: Magnifico, maybe? Or Lemongrass?

Barb: Lemongrass is Thai. That’s spicy

Nora: You can order it mild

Barb: I vote Magnifico. Delicious Italian food and no loud music

Rosetta: Agreed

Isabel: Lemongrass doesn’t have loud music

Barb: I neversaid it did

Fran: We can show up a little dressy, too

Fran: Really make a date of it

Ada: Is everyone in? Maybe some of us have other plans for the weekend?

Ada: If anyone has plans, let us know and we can reschedule

Ada: We only want to do it if everyone can attend

Wren: Magnifico sounds good

Shepherd: Does anyone need a ride?

Fran: If you’re offering

Nora: He’s not

TWENTY-THREE

SHEPHERD

At some point,I’m going to dump my phone and only communicate with people via fax. Send me antiquated messages during work hours or nothing at all.