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Distracting you likewhat, exactly?

ME

You know what I mean.

GRIFFIN

Maybe I want you to spell it out. You know, to make sure I’m correctly understanding the thought factory.

ME

You’re ridiculous.

GRIFFIN

I’m also patient. And persistent.

ME

Fine. Distracting me with thinking about kissing you. Stop it.

GRIFFIN

I have zero desire to stop thinking about kissing you. Or to stop you from thinking about kissing me. I’m afraid you’ve made an impossible request.

ME

What was your favorite subject in school?

GRIFFIN

Changing the subject, are we?

ME

Answer the question, or I’m not answering any. And this conversation will be over.

GRIFFIN

Recess.

ME

Does not count. Although absolutely the answer I would have guessed foryou.

GRIFFIN

Probably science. I liked learning about how things worked and doing hands-on experiments.

Who’s your closest friend?

ME

Kara Miller, the music teacher at my school. I’m friends with all of the staff, of course, but Kara is my best friend. She and her husband have a little girl, Millie, who’s a little under two years old.

GRIFFIN

I’ll have to meet them soon.