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“Will do,” he said.

“Bye, Conor.”

“Goodnight, Yvonne.”

I left him then, feeling his eyes on me all the way back to my office.

4.

Yvonne

Conor: Any luck finding that bottle of champagne?

Yvonne: Not yet, but don’t worry. I’m a woman on a mission. I won’t let you down!

Conor: I have every faith in you :-)

Yvonne: Hi Conor. Sorry to bother you but is Ev at your place by any chance? I’ve been trying to get a hold of her and her phone is off.

Conor: She’s not here but Dylan’s MIA also. I suspect they’re off somewhere canoodling.

Yvonne: Canoodling? I didn’t think people still used that word.

Conor: It’s commonly used. Mainly by grandmothers commenting on the activities of the young folk.

Yvonne: Ah, well, thank you for educating me. Ev just walked in the door looking flushed and claiming her battery died so I think you might be onto something with your canoodling theory.

Conor: Another mystery solved by the talented Det. Abrahams. Be sure to recommend my services to all your friends.

Yvonne: Haha, sure I’ll do that.

Conor: How’s your week been?

Yvonne: Busy, just the way I like it. You?

Conor: Busy, too. I’ve got to head out to California for a few days to check in at the factory.

Yvonne: Oh, is that where the perfume is made?

Conor: Yes, I spend a few days there every couple weeks to make sure everything’s running smoothly.

Yvonne: Sounds very important. I’m jealous that you might get some sun. It’s been so cold and dreary here.

Conor: Come with me then. I like to make sure all my friends are getting enough vitamin D.

Yvonne: Oh, don’t tempt me. I would be all over that but I have to work :-/

Conor: Maybe next time!

Yvonne: Hey. Are you experiencing this blackout too?

Conor: Yes. And why are you texting me? You should be conserving your phone battery.

Yvonne: What can I say? I like to live dangerously. Also, I have a spare battery :-P

Conor: Quit sticking your tongue out at me. I’ll get aroused and there’s no internet to look at porn.

Yvonne: That’s the problem with you young men. You don’t invest in magazines. Hard copies always come in handy during times like these.

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