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Int. James’s Apartment (Cont’d)

Annie nudges James’s foot under the table.

JAMES

What are you suggesting?

ANNIE

I could go with you to the party if

you’re nervous. I know it’s hard to

get back into a rhythm after...

after you’ve been absent from

something for so long.

JAMES

That’s kind of you, but that’s okay.

You don’t have to do that for me.

ANNIE

It’s really not a big deal. I don’t

have anything else to do. And, as

a lawyer, I’ve gone to a lot of

different Christmas functions.

I’m practically a Christmas expert.

JAMES

This is true.

ANNIE

Having a lawyer with you might

be helpful. I could help you navigate

any situations that arise with the

Small Business Association. It would be

good for you to have some legal counsel in

case they try to pull something on you.

JAMES

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