I saved you some codfish. You are the only one I know who likes it.
Well I had none at home this year.
I know.
You do?
So what did you get for Christmas?
This shirt, do you like it?
Yeah, it looks good on you. But then what doesn't?
Cheap as usual.
Cynical as always. Would you like a glass of wine?
I'm driving.
Surely not just yet.
Alright then, I'll have one. Where are the guys? I thought they'd be here as well.
They were earlier. You are late as usual.
At least I get there. Unlike some.
Sorry I didn't hear what you said.
I was talking to myself.
About?
Well if I wanted you to hear, I'd be talking to you, wouldn't I?
Good to hear alcohol didn't drown your sharpness.
So the plan's not working?
Very funny.
I win.
So you do. So how are you? Don't go on about work and college. How are you?
Very good. Fine. Not too bad. Holding on.
Seeing anybody?
Used to, but there's so little time. You?
It's a sad story when you don't have time for love.
I do. Love doesn't have time for me. What about you?
Ah it's been a barren year.
Seriously? I never would have guessed.
But I'm ready now.
Ready for what?
To fall in love.
I see. And who's the victim? Why are you looking at me like that?
How do I say this... You know I like you. A lot.
Eh, what? You do?
Sure.
I...I like you too.
It would be nice if we could hook up. But I don't think it would be a good idea.
Why not?
Well you know why. It would complicate things greatly for everyone. And frankly, you are just too much for me.
What?
Well in a good way of course. But I was wondering, that girl friend of yours I met last summer...
I can't believe you're telling me this.
Hey I didn't know this would get to you at all.
Get to me? Did you have a lobotomy? Were you not here for the past few years? And why are you telling me this at all?
I thought I had to explain certain things...didn't want you to get the wrong idea.
You can't be serious. And on top of everything you want me to be your pimp?
You don't need to be harsh. I just thought you could...
You need phone numbers? Nah that's a waste of time. How about I introduce you to them all at once so you could fall in love with each and every one of them? You said you're ready didn't you?
Look I didn't mean to hurt you. You're a great girl, I really care for you.
No no well as if I give a shit now, just...I'm an idiot, I don't understand...why...?
What...?
What? Just forget it.
Listen...that doesn't mean...you're welcome to stay for the night.
Excuse me?
You know...here.
Oh Jesus. Where are my keys?
She waits. She knows you're out there. She knows you'll come. She talks to you, she prepares. She smiles at you, touches you, lives with you, except you still haven't arrived. She flees from people so she could be with you. Waiting doesn't concern her, you are already with her. She denies life because you are not in it and you are the meaning. She fights you but she wants to subdue. She waits for you to take it all.
