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Written for the wedding of Aaron and Cassie Carter, February 13 1999

Belmont?
Yeah. You?
Same.
Good book.
You've read it?
Uh-huh.
Nice shoes.
Thanks.
Destination?
Dinner.
Ah. Boyfriend.
No. Alone.
Alone?
Lonely.
Ah. I understand.
You?
Nowhere.
Nowhere?
Roaming. Bored.
Restless?
Lonely. Afraid.
Don't be.
Easier said...
Dinner?
Now?
Yes.
Wow. Thanks.
My pleasure.
BELMONT.
Ready?
Sure.

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