I have a personal question to ask you. It's about getting ahead. With a career. At BIPC.

And I know I know, because it's personal, that means you'll go bolting in the other direction like you always do rather than attempt to answer...

But I'll give it a shot anyway.

I mean, I appreciate the fact that it's a casual environment. I like wearing jeans every day. But if it makes a difference, I can clean up well. I can look very professional if I want. You've seen me in a tux, haa ha haa.

What I want to know is... well... I notice that you wear a ring on your finger. And, well, do you think that makes a difference?

What ring?

Oh!

Where did it go? You used to wear a ring.
No.
Yes you did! And not that long ago! It was a wedding ring, and don't tell me I know what I saw.
I'm not wearing it now.
No, you aren't are you. Why did you stop wearing it?
Maybe I'll tell you sometime.
...Ok.
Maybe I'll tell you this weekend.
What's going on this weekend?
Haven't you been going to the classic movies downtown?
Yeah... Are you going?
Maybe.
...Ok.