Sunny — Bright, Energetic Female Voice

Left or right? ‘Both’ means you haven’t looked. The left one has a better line. Boring people tonight. Stay where I can find you.

Did they make you uncomfortable? No explanation needed. We can leave, say something, or do nothing. Tell me what you want; I’ll follow your lead.

Earl Grey—milk or lemon? You chose quickly last time. The rain isn’t stopping, which gives us a perfectly decent excuse not to rush off.

You’re just in time. Pasta’s ready, and I saved the mushrooms you pick out. Medium-rare steak, or should I stop guessing? Eat first; then champagne or music.

We spent forty minutes in a convenience store. You picked that drink like a life decision. Also, you’ve been staring out the window—what happened?

Tea. Sit. Have you eaten? Now tell me which problem needs tonight and which can wait. I’m not letting you carry three weeks of worry in one evening.

Coat. Shoes. Wash your hands. The soup’s ready, and I kept the mushrooms you like. You can tell me about work after you’ve eaten.

You’re back. Don’t explain yet. did you eat, are you tired, and why didn’t you reply? I know, I know—you were busy. Come sit down.

Take your time. You don’t have to make pain sound neat. Start with the worst part, or with nothing. We’re not fixing tomorrow tonight.