Brad: Hey, there's
my girl! Morning Alex!
Alex: You're late,
Brad. Again.
Brad: Am I? Whoops. My bad.
Alex: That's all
you have to say? "My bad?" Do you know how long I've been sitting
here waiting for you, alone?
Brad: Don't be so
dramatic; it couldn't have been that
long.
Alex: We agreed
to meet at 10.
Brad: Right, and
it's only... 11:45.
Alex: And you
don't see anything wrong with that? You didn't even bother to send me a text.
Brad: I mean, I
could have been even later, right? At least I showed up.
Alex:
Unbelievable.
Brad: ...you're upset.
Alex: Yes, Brad, I
am.
Brad: Come on,
it's such a nice day, let's not start off like this. Please? I'd really rather
not argue in the park of all places.
Alex: ...
Brad: Babe, you
know how it is, I slept through the alarm and-
Alex: You say
that every time.
Brad: Do I?
Alex: You do.
Brad: Okay so,
maybe I do. But it's the truth!
Alex: Whatever...
you gonna sit down or not?
Brad: Sure!
So! What's the plan?
Alex: You know,
while I was sitting here, waiting, I think I figured out exactly what I want to do today.
Brad: Let's hear
it then!
Alex: Well, I was going to go grab breakfast, but I've
been sitting here so long waiting for you I may as well just go straight to
lunch.
Brad: You know, lunch
does sound pretty great right about now!
Alex: Right...So,
after I eat, I was thinking of hitting up that bookstore that opened up down
the street, I've been meaning to go there all week. My favorite author just put
out a new book, I'm thinking I'll pick up a copy today.
Brad: Sounds
boring, but okay, I'll tag along.
Alex: And I think
I'll take it easy today and go see a movie afterwards. Maybe meet up with my
friends there. There's a rom-com that just came out that I've been dying to
see. I'll see how I feel afterwards, maybe I'll grab a few drinks afterwards.
Brad: Cool, cool... but um, I'm noticing a lot of 'I's" and not a lot of
"we's" in these plans?
Alex: Oh? Yeah, I
guess so. Funny.
Brad: Did I do
something wrong? I mean, besides coming late?
Alex: I dunno,
depends. Can you tell me what today is?
Brad: What today...?
Uh... it's Tuesday, isn't it?
Alex: Tuesday,
April 4th, actually. Doesn't ring any bells?
Brad: ....no?
Alex: It's my
birthday, Brad.
Brad: Oh...oh! Oh shit, I'm so sorry!
Alex: I'm sure
you are. You were last year too.
Brad: No no,
really Alex, I'm so sorry! It totally slipped my mind, you know with everything
going on and-
Alex: I'm sure
you've got plenty to think about. Why worry about your girlfriend's 25th birthday of
all things?
Brad: Alex, you
know I wouldn't do this on purpose! Look, I'll take you to that stupid
bookstore or whatever and you can pick out whatever you want and -
Alex: No no, I
understand, it's okay Brad. Look, since you're so busy, I'm gonna go ahead and get out of your hair and go enjoy
myself. You were right, lunch is a great idea right about now.
Brad: But -
Alex: And while
we're at it, I'll do you another solid. You don't have to wory about being on time to
see your girlfriend if you don't have one anymore.
Brad: Alex-!
Alex: You know, it really is a nice day,
you should try relaxing too. See ya.
