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The first date

As a big fan of The Office, I've always wanted to know how Jim and Pam's first date, no, first week went. Remember, Jim says that he bought the engagement ring a week after they started dating. I'm currently working on filling that gap because,,,,, just because. Here is a snippet of what I am working on: Jim and I share our first dinner together, comfortably eating and chatting away about everything and nothing. The food, the wine, the weird couple two tables over . . . Are they really wearing the same top? “I already have our matching outfits picked out,” I say cutting a piece of ravioli. “Do I get any say in this?” he asks me seriously. “No,” I answer and continue.”There will be plaid involved.” “I love plaid,” he states. He smiles at me as he rolls his pasta on his fork. “Will we have to wear matching shoes too?” He gives me a smile before eating his pasta. “Shoes make the outfit,” I state emphatically. He laughs with a full mouth of pasta. I start to giggl...

Coffee Shop

“Are you kidding me?” she said, money in her hand, eyeing the girl working the cash register at Starbucks.             “I’m sorry, but…”             “Unbelievable,” she continued, berating the cashier. “So what is the reason this time? Price of gas? How did a bean become more expensive all of a sudden?”             An uncomfortable silence filled the air between them. All around, the normal buzz of the morning ritual provided a contrasting backdrop to the tension at the register.             “We changed our prices a couple of days ago,” the cashier offered. “It’s on the board.”             “I always pay $4.23 for my coffee. Always!” she emphasized by slamming her money on the counter.   “As a matter ...