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Words 1,801-1,850
“Fletcher, really? That’s where I went!” “Really? You’re from here?” “Well, I grew up in Boston, but we moved down here to Mayport. My mom was in the Navy.” “Really?” “Yes, we moved here when I was sixteen.” “That’s cool. I didn’t grow up here at all. I’m from Minneapolis.”
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Words 1,751-1,800
“Napkin, napkin. Got it.” Michael said, laughing. “Now I’m really curious.” “Well, you’ll just have to wait. It’ll be worth it.” “So, what was your job before you were let go?” “I was a teacher.” “Oh, what did you teach?” “AP and honors history.” “That’s cool. At what school?” “Fletcher”
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Words 1,701-1,750
“This reminds me of a skit I used to do with one of my sisters when we were kids.” Katie continued and smiled at the memory. “Are you going to act it out?” “I need a napkin. I’ll do it on the walk home, but remember to get a napkin.”
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Words 1,651-1,700
Michael just laughed. “Kidding!” Katie said, still grinning. “I just wasn’t sure how you would be paying your rent if that were the case.” Michael laughed. “Yes, paying the mortgage is becoming a complication.” Katie replied, then frowned, remembering that she didn’t have enough money for the mortgage next month.
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Words 1,601-1,650
“Yes, but women of stature in both places didn’t have the opportunity to support themselves. That sort of lent to male-funded courting being a necessity.” “Will you be offended if I pay throughout our courtship?” “Not if it means I don’t need to get a job.” Katie replied, grinning.
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Words 1,551-1,600
“I was planning on it.” Michael replied with a lighthearted laugh. “As long as you let me court you, I’ll be buying your food and entertainment.” “Court me? What is this, the Victorian era?” Michael laughed again. “I don’t think Jacksonville held the same prestige as England during those years.”
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Words 1,501-1,550
“Or I could just remember my other helmet next time.” Michael replied. “Or that,” Katie said. She liked that he said “next time.” “So, Starbucks, huh?” Michael smiled. “Guess I’ll be buying today then.” “Oh,” Katie blushed immediately. “That’s not what I meant.” But it was exactly what she’d meant.
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Words 1,451-1,500
“I’m sorry. This economy is rough.” “It is a rough economy. Finding another job is proving impossible. I’m going to Starbucks tomorrow, you know, to try and get something so I can finally have healthcare again. Then you’ll finally let me ride on your bike.” Katie added with a smile.
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Words 1,401-1,450
“That’s really interesting.” Katie said. “I think so. I’ve been with the firm for about a year.” Michael said. “But what about you, what do you do?” Katie bit her lip. Now that her orchestrated moment had arrived, she felt ashamed. “Actually, I was let go a few months back.”
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Words 1,351-1,400
“Sustainable projects?” Katie asked, wondering what that meant. “Sustainable architecture. It’s a lot to explain, but basically it’s more environmentally-conscious architecture. Like designing solar panels into the building in order to use that energy. It’s not a new concept, just popular right now with all the go green craze.”
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