Casey
I know you’re there…
Casey
Ready for your big date? ;)
Vera
If you mean ready to bring this creep down, then yes.
Casey
How far are you going to let it go?
Vera
According to the file he’s going to wine and dine me, sleep with me, then dump me.
Casey
So, you’re going all the way?
Vera
NO. I’m not sleeping with him.
Vera
I’m going to make him think he’s got a chance...
Vera
and then on our fourth date, you post the article.
Casey
So you’re setting the editorial schedule now?
Vera
I want to see the look on his face.
Casey
But for tonight it’s just playing along right?
Vera
For tonight it’s all wine and roses.
Casey
Well, good luck. Keep me in the loop.
Graham
Tonight’s the night!
Graham
You taking her to the place I recommended?
Topher
Table for two at 8pm @ Elsinore.
Topher
What is vegan Nordic food?
Graham
Wild edibles. Vera’s really into them.
Graham
Are you sure you’re ready?
Topher
Bird in hand my friend. This is where I shine.
Graham
All right. Keep me up to date.
Topher
I’ll text you when it’s all over.
Graham
It’s just a date, right?
Topher
Relax, Graham. All tonight ends with is a harmless kiss.
Casey
What are you wearing?
Vera
A red cocktail dress. Why?
Vera
Yes, you are! I see you!!!
Vera
It is you! How did you even get a reservation?
Casey
HEY. I have connections.
Vera
I can’t believe you’re staking me out!
Casey
Relax. I’m just here if you need me!
Vera
Just don’t do anything weird.
Casey
Can’t be any weirder than this food. What is kelp spread?
Topher
Just stepping inside. All good.
Graham
All good? Aren't you late?
Topher
Don’t want to appear too eager, Graham.
Graham
Are you on crutches?
Topher
Yes. High ankle sprain, remember?
Topher
How do you even know that?
Topher
Graham. Are you here???
Graham
I just want to watch.
Topher
Where are you? Are you that redheaded dude???
Topher
This is seriously cramping my style.
Graham
I won’t do anything. Scouts honor :)
Casey
You really did a number on him.
Casey
He’s actually kind of hot!
Casey
Aw. You pulled his chair out for him.
Vera
Chivalry isn’t dead.
Casey
He’s kind of pathetic with that cast on.
Vera
Wounded animals are the most dangerous.
Casey
What’s he ordering?
Vera
Axelberries with wood sorrel.
Vera
I don’t even know why we’re here. This was Graham’s favorite restaurant.
Graham
Did you get the axelberries? So good.
Topher
U sure she likes this place? She made a face.
Graham
She loves it. We used to go here all the time.
Graham
If you’re feeling adventurous, try the pine needle medley.
Topher
I’ll keep it in mind…
Casey
Is there anything edible on this menu?
Vera
God, I hate this place.
Casey
What’s he talking about?
Vera
Music. He keeps talking about the Shins.
Vera
They were like my favorite band five years ago.
Casey
Looks like Graham gave him bad intel.
Vera
Right now I’d say his game is batting zero.
Topher
Graham… Did you give me bad intel?
Graham
What? No. What do you mean?
Topher
She just gagged on her wood sorrel.
Graham
Why? The wood sorrel here is fantastic!
Topher
Okay, switching to plan B.
Casey
Where are you going?
Vera
He said the food here was terrible.
Vera
We’re going to shake shack!
Casey
I LOVE SHAKE SHACK!
Graham
What are you doing? She HATES shake shack!
Topher
Are you following me?
Graham
It’s not that hard when you’re on crutches.
Topher
You gotta back off man. Let me do my thing.
Graham
How do you know she’ll like shake shack?
Topher
Idk! Because I like it!
Casey
I’m at the Shake Shack in the park. Where r u guys?
Vera
We’re over by the jazz band. The saxophonist is killing it.
Vera
He just gave them some cash.
Vera
OMG. They’re playing Paper Moon! I used to sing this in college.
Topher
Sometimes you gotta switch things up. Call an audible.
Topher
It’s my favorite jazz standard. I never pass up a chance to hear it.
Graham
This is supposed to be about Vera!
Topher
Hate to break it to you. I think she likes it.
Casey
I think I see you. Are you DANCING???
Graham
You look ridiculous!
Casey
You guys made quite a scene.
Vera
It just sort of happened.
Vera
He’s a really good dancer for a guy in a cast.
Casey
If you ask me, it looked like you might be enjoying yourself.
Vera
Don’t worry. I know it’s just a game.
Graham
Was dancing part of the plan?
Topher
Graham. Sometimes my job is actually fun.
Graham
Until you break their hearts.
Topher
Don’t worry. I always seal the deal. Now it’s time to plant that kiss.
Casey
OMG! He’s leaning in!
Graham
I can’t believe I have to watch this.
Casey
It looked sort of simultaneous.
Vera
Have to play along, right?
Vera
Yeah. One date down.
Casey
You’re not getting cold feet are you?
Vera
No. Never. He has no idea what he’s in for.
Graham
That kiss was a little more than harmless…
Topher
Graham. Do me a favor. Don’t follow me again.
Graham
Why? I’m paying you.
Topher
Not to have you spy. If you do it again, I’ll tell her.
Graham
WHAT? Then I’ll sue you.
Topher
Sure. Good luck with that. Just lay off, all right?
Graham
Fine. But you better produce results.
Topher
Don’t worry, I’m always on my game.
Topher
I had a great time tonight.
Topher
I don’t usually say this but you’re different.
Vera
Really? That’s not a line you use on all the girls ;)
Topher
No. I mean it. I really had fun.
