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Gotta say, that Jake guy has some smooth moves.

ISLA

You did not.

ASHER

You’re really into him, huh?

ISLA

. . .

I’m not answering that.

ASHER

That’s not a no.

I could help you reenact a few scenes.

For practical research.

ISLA

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

ASHER

Btw, practicing my “smoldering gaze” and “rippling muscles” for Wednesday’s date.

ISLA

Please don’t.

ASHER

Too late.

Heard you have a date, too.

ISLA

WHO TOLD YOU??

ASHER

Small town, Peachie. Word gets around.

ISLA

Was it Conner? Elaine? Roxy?

ASHER

Where’s the mystery man taking you?

ISLA