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Max

Has someone died?

Me

No. Stop asking questions and meet me in the foyer.

Eli

Well, this is a first. When was the last time you left the office before six o’clock?

Me

I do. Sometimes.

I never do.

Cole

Liar. Count me in.

Max

No can do. I have a date.

Me

Celeste?

Max

No, Juliette.

Eli

Who the hell is Juliette?

Max

The fire chief’s daughter *smiling devil emoji*

Me

What happened to Celeste?

Max

She wanted more.

Cole

Babies?

Me

Engagement ring?

Eli