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I guess I’m not used to someone keeping up with me. Most people get frustrated and give up.

Harris:

By people, do you mean men??

Lucy:

Perhaps. And since we’re being honest—are you single??? For all I know, you have a wife hidden away somewhere.

Harris:

Wow. Going straight for the deep stuff, huh?

Lucy:

Just making conversation.

Harris:

I am single. No wife, no girlfriend, no secret family hidden away. You can breathe easy.

Lucy:

Good to know. For the record, I’m also single. No hidden husbands or boyfriends.

Harris:

I would hope not. That might complicate things.

Lucy:

So, why is someone like you single?

Harris:

It’s complicated.

Lucy:

Complicated how?

Harris:

I don’t have the best track record with relationships.

Lucy:

Care to elaborate?

Harris:

Let’s see ... my last relationship ended because she thought I was too focused on my job and not enough on her. Before that, it was my college girlfriend, who was pissed when I moved to another state for work and moved in with some buddies instead of her. I can’t win.

Lucy:

That sounds rough.

Harris: