Ben
Who’s excited for the big day? :)
Kali
I’m kind of nervous.
Ben
What’s to be nervous about? I’ve got it covered.
Kali
Cause things went so well the first time…
Kali
All right, hot stuff, how’s it looking?
Ben
Gallery opening begins at 6. I told Andy to arrive at 6:30.
Ben
Gives her time to settle in.
Kali
I can’t believe you got Becca’s paintings shown in an NYC gallery!
Ben
Pulled a few strings. Worked some connections ;)
Kali
Becca should have landed an hour ago. She’s probably already in Manhattan.
Ben
Oh, the gallery’s not in Manhattan.
Kali
It’s not? Where is it?
Kali
Is that even a place?
Kali
I’ve never heard of it.
Ben
Well, you’re not a hip Brooklynite.
Kali
Is anyone going to go to it?
Ben
Oh, yeah. It’ll be packed. Free drinks. How do you think I got Andy to come?
Kali
He’d better be there.
Ben
He will. Trust me. Then the magic starts :)
Kali
I don’t see how it’s going to go any better the second time around.
Kali
Why don’t we just tell them???
Ben
About what? The whole Thanksgiving Eve mix-up? No, no, no.
Ben
BECAUSE. If they find out we’re in cahoots, they’ll be upset!
Ben
I know Andy will. He’s private.
Kali
Well, what if second time’s not the charm?
Ben
IT WILL BE. Think about it. They’re both superstitious.
Ben
They run into each other in Seattle, no big deal.
Ben
But to run into each other AGAIN, this time in NYC of all places? Forget it!
Kali
Becca does like that movie Serendipity.
Ben
SEE! There you go! They’ll be falling into each other’s arms in no time.
Ben
Ok. I’m headed to the gallery.
Kali
Becca’s already there. Don’t let her see you!
Ben
Don’t worry, I’m in disguise.
Ben
Who said anything about fake?
Kali
GROSS! You still haven’t shaved it?
Ben
I’m joking. Sunglasses and a ballcap. Celebrity style.
Kali
Good. I want constant updates.
Ben
All right, I’m inside.
Ben
Not yet. Wow. This place is packed.
Kali
Guess you were right about the free drinks.
Kali
Don’t let her spot you.
Ben
Don’t worry. I’m pretending to look at this cat painting.
Ben
They’re of famous painters and their cats.
Ben
This one’s Van Gogh and a snow leopard.
Kali
How does Becca look?
Kali
I hope you know what you’re doing.
Ben
There’s someone with him…
Ben
Never seen her before.
Ben
He’s taking her coat.
Kali
ABORT MISSION. I REPEAT, ABORT!!!
Kali
IDK! Get them out of there!!!!
Ben
All right. I’ll think of something.
Ben
Relax. I’m showing them the wine and cheese area. I’m buying time!!!
Ben
She’s a graphic designer or something. They met online.
Ben
Hey, don’t knock it till you tried it.
Kali
SHUT UP. Get rid of her!!!
Ben
All right. I have an idea.
Kali
Ben? What’s happening!!!
Ben
Uh-oh. That didn’t go so well.
Ben
I spilled my wine on her.
Kali
Graciously forgiving?
Ben
It worked! She’s going to the bathroom to clean up.
Kali
What is he doing with a girl anyway? I thought he was a shut-in!
Ben
Not since he got that book deal thanks to YOU.
Kali
How was I supposed to know they’d actually like it!!!
Ben
His head has grown three sizes. I’m surprised it still fits through the door.
Kali
Great. So now he’s an arrogant jerk-wad!
Ben
Relax. He’s got a good heart. He loves Becca. He was going to propose.
Kali
Maybe you should get them together while KAREN is in the bathroom.
Ben
ALL RIGHT. I’m guiding him her way…
Ben
Almost there… Now I’m stepping away…
Ben
He’s looking at the cat paintings…
Kali
I hate those cat paintings!
Kali
I’m seriously going to kill you.
Ben
OK…He’s almost there.
Ben
Kali, if only you could see.
Ben
They’re surprised. REALLY SURPRISED.
Kali
Good surprised or bad surprised???
Ben
I think good. THEY’RE GOING IN FOR A HUG!!!
Kali
IT’S JUST LIKE SERENDIPITY!
Ben
Now they’re talking. His hand on her shoulder.
Kali
Body language, check.
Ben
She’s adjusting her hair.
Ben
He’s pointing at her paintings. She’s smiling.
Ben
He’s taking her hand!!!
Kali
This is actually going to work!
Ben
I know! Do you think I’ll be his best man?
Kali
I’d better be her maid of honor!
Kali
Who’s who? What’s happening!!!
Ben
There’s a guy coming over. He looks familiar…
Ben
He seems to know, Andy.
Ben
I don’t think Andy likes him.
Ben
Now he’s got his arm around Becca’s waist!!!
Ben
From Thanksgiving EVE!!! THE WRITER!!!! She must have invited him!
Kali
WHAT!!! I didn’t even know they kept in touch!!!!
Ben
Oh no! Karen’s coming back.
Ben
Too late. Well, this is awkward.
Ben
They’re just all standing there.
Ben
Andy and Karen are moving on.
Ben
The writer just kissed Becca.
Ben
Uhhhh, no. I’d say they’ve done more than keep in touch.
Kali
I swear I had no idea!!!
Ben
Well, things just went from bad to unbelievably messed up beyond all recognition bad.
Kali
We should have told them!!!
Ben
What are we supposed to do?
Kali
We see this through. All the way.
Kali
YES. They have to at least know the truth.
Ben
And it’s up to us to tell them.
Kali
Even if it means losing them forever.
