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And yet you’re texting me instead of talking to him.

Lavinia

Do you want me to stop?

Roman

Tell him you’re not interested, Lavinia

Lavinia

Why would I do that?

Roman

Because he’s no good for you.

Lavinia

You don’t even know him.

Roman

I don’t need to know him.

Lavinia

Who is good for me then?

Roman

When you’re ready for the answer it will come to you.

Lavinia

In the meantime, I guess I’ll enjoy the company of other men.

Roman

Don’t even try it.

Lavinia

Oops, gotta go. He’s back from the kitchen and gosh, in this lighting he looks even more handsome.

Roman

Stop this right now.

Lavinia?

FIVE

ROMAN

October

A lot of people have asked me why I still play hockey and if I still love the game. I’ve been traded a lot in my career, and I like it that way. I’ve never wanted to stick around somewhere long enough to form bonds or have people form expectations.

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