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Drabble 45 | Not a Date
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:35pm
Subject: Get together for coffee?
Dear Clark,
I hope the New Year is treating you well. Do anything special during the holidays? My holidays were pretty low-key. I still don’t know many people in Metropolis, so I ended up going over to a co-worker’s place for Christmas.
Anyway, I didn’t just contact you to talk about the holidays. Randall Brady (I think you know him – he’s the City Editor at the DP) contacted me about being a guest columnist for the paper. You know my segment called “Lonely Hearts” on my show? He thinks it would be a good idea for me to write a weekly column related to it for the Sunday city section of the paper.
I’m double minded about it – I don’t know if it’s a good idea. I’m not much of a writer, really. I immediately thought of you, though, when he offered. I thought – maybe – we could get together and you could tell me what it’s like to be a reporter? Give me some inside scoop?
Regards,
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:45pm
Subject: Re: Get together for coffee?
Hi Cat,
Yes, I do know Randall. He’s actually my boss. Sure, I’d be happy to help you decide if you want to write this column or not. When would you like to meet for coffee?
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:48pm
Subject: That’s great!
Hi Clark,
That’s great! Thanks. I’m available every afternoon this week except Friday.
Take care,
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:55pm
Subject: Re: That’s great!
Hi Cat,
Of course, it’s no problem. How about Wednesday? 3:00? There’s a coffee place right next to the DP.
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:57pm
Subject: Re: Re: That’s great!
Hi Clark,
Sounds perfect. See you then.
Take care,
Cat
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:00pm
Subject: Thanks again!
Hi Clark,
I just wanted to thank you again for meeting me for coffee today. It was a lot of fun! We should definitely do it again soon. You really didn’t need to pay, though! After all, you were doing ME a favor. Let me make it up to you by taking you out for dinner.
Regards,
Cat
PS: I took the job. Randall told me that he’d give me a desk in the bullpen for a few days out of the week – so I can have a place to write. Looks like we’re going to be co-workers!
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:05pm
Subject: Re: Thanks again!
Hi Cat,
You don’t need to do that. I was happy to pay and glad I could help you out. Good news about you joining the DP staff. Looking forward to working with you.
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:08pm
Subject: Re: Re: Thanks again!
Hi Clark,
Please, I insist. It’s the least I can do. Also, I have to admit there is a selfish side to my invitation. I don’t know that many people in Metropolis, yet, and you’d be saving me from another solo meal. Plus, it’ll give me a chance to get a head start on getting to know my new co-workers.
Take care,
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:15pm
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Thanks again!
Hi Cat,
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been eating dinner solo for so long! I know how hard it is to meet people. Why don’t you come by the DP tomorrow evening and I’ll introduce you around before we go to dinner? That way, you’ll know even more people than me. Maybe some folks will even want to join us.
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:17pm
Subject: Sounds like a plan!
Great, Clark. See you tomorrow at 6:00. I know this great place – Sorbo’s. They make a great burger.
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com; l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:32am
Subject: FW: Sounds like a plan!
Cat is right – Sorbo’s does make a mean burger. Was there something you needed to tell me, Smallville? When did we agree to start dating other people? Because, I gotta tell you, Rob has been asking me out for a few weeks now and I had no clue I could say ‘yes’. Maybe we should make it a double date.
LL
*Begin Forwarded Message*
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:00pm
Subject: Sounds like a plan!
Great, Clark. See you tomorrow at 6:00. I know this great place – Sorbo’s. They make a great burger.
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:35am
Subject: What? It’s not a date!
Lois,
You’re being ridiculous. It’s not a date. If you read through all the messages (and why were you reading my messages, anyway?) then you’d see that it’s all perfectly innocent. So, no, we are not allowed to date other people and that includes Rob.
Love,
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: cl.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:40am
Subject: Re: What? It’s not a date!
Dear Smallville:
I was reading your messages because you TOLD me to. You asked me to look up that note from the source because you couldn’t find it in your Blackberry. Bonk your head and lose your memory again?
LL
PS: It’s totally a date. I did read all the messages and, frankly, not only is it a date, but it’s your SECOND date. Looks like I’m behind. Off to go find Rob now.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:44am
Subject: You’re over-reacting.
Lois,
It’s not a date. And it wasn’t a date. Cat just wanted some advice about the DP and her column. We had coffee and spent the whole time talking about writing and what it’s like to work at the DP. We were sitting outside the coffee shop the whole time, with about fifty people passing by every second.
Now, if I took her to a monster truck rally or a picnic, I could see why you would think it’s a date. Coffee right next to the DP? Not a date.
Besides, she’s lonely and has barely any friends. What was I supposed to do? Turn her down?
Love,
Clark
PS: You’re joking about Rob, right? He hasn’t really been asking you out, has he?
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:47am
Subject: Re: You’re over-reacting.
Clark,
I am not over-reacting. You are being an idiot. There’s a difference.
Question – did my name happen to come up the whole time you guys were having coffee? Did she happen to mention she’s single? And did you happen to mention you’re NOT?
Lois
PS: Of course I’m not joking about Rob. What, you think it’s surprising that someone would want to go out with me?
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:49am
Subject: Re: Re: You’re over-reacting.
Lois,
No, that’s not what I meant. Of course a guy would want to go out with you. You just didn’t tell me about it, so…. (Why didn’t you tell me about it?)
Anyway, I don’t remember if your name came up. Cat did mention she’s single, but – like I said – she has no friends in Metropolis, yet, so that makes sense.
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:52am
Subject: Double Standards
Why would I tell you about Rob asking me out? I turned him DOWN. As opposed to you – you didn’t tell me about Cat and you actually WENT OUT WITH HER.
And, now, you’re going out with her AGAIN. For dinner.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:55am
Subject: Re: Double Standards
OK, maybe, in hindsight, I should have told you. But I didn’t even know where you were. And, really, I didn’t think it was a date. I mean, it’s not a date. You think it’s a date. But Cat doesn’t think it’s a date and I don’t think it’s a date.
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:59am
Subject: Re: Re: Double Standards
So, what, are you telling me it was “like a date”????? Yes, that makes me feel so much better.
LL
PS: Cat totally thinks it’s a date. She’s getting her lacy underwear ready.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:05pm
Subject: LOIS!
Can we please not talk about Cat’s underwear? And, no, I’m not telling you it was like a date. I’m telling you that it was two people who met to talk about WORK.
Are you actually really mad about this? Because you know I would never cheat on you.
Love,
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:09pm
Subject: Re: LOIS!
You’re too easy, Smallville. One mention of underwear and you go running for the hills. This is why women are able to get you to go on dates with them without you even KNOWING.
OK, so, I’ll bite. She’s lonely. She needs to talk about work. Wants to meet more people in the city. I’m happy to join in and let her know what it’s like to work in the bullpen.
I’ll see you guys at Sorbo’s at 7:00.
LL
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:12pm
Subject: Re: Re: LOIS!
Can hardly wait.
Clark
PS: Be NICE.
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:15pm
Subject: Clark.
I’m always nice. I’ll see you at 7. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go home to change into my lacy underwear.
LL
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:09am
Subject: Still waiting…
…. For you to admit you were wrong.
XO,
Lois
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:13am
Subject: Re: Still waiting…
It’s a not a given that she thought it was a date, Lois.
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:17am
Subject: Give me a break…
Reservation for two. Corner booth. Dim lighting. Candles. And that dress? I’ve seen cocktail napkins with more material.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:23am
Subject: Re: Give me a break…
She made the reservation for two, because she didn’t know if anyone would be joining us. She had no control over the table we got or the lighting. EVERYONE in the restaurant had the same lighting and candles. And the dress? I didn’t notice.
I did notice your dress, though. You looked nice. I love it when you wear red.
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:28am
Subject: Re: Re: Give me a break…
I give up.
LL
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:30am
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Give me a break…
>I give up.
> LL
I’m framing this.
Love, Clark
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:35pm
Subject: Get together for coffee?
Dear Clark,
I hope the New Year is treating you well. Do anything special during the holidays? My holidays were pretty low-key. I still don’t know many people in Metropolis, so I ended up going over to a co-worker’s place for Christmas.
Anyway, I didn’t just contact you to talk about the holidays. Randall Brady (I think you know him – he’s the City Editor at the DP) contacted me about being a guest columnist for the paper. You know my segment called “Lonely Hearts” on my show? He thinks it would be a good idea for me to write a weekly column related to it for the Sunday city section of the paper.
I’m double minded about it – I don’t know if it’s a good idea. I’m not much of a writer, really. I immediately thought of you, though, when he offered. I thought – maybe – we could get together and you could tell me what it’s like to be a reporter? Give me some inside scoop?
Regards,
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:45pm
Subject: Re: Get together for coffee?
Hi Cat,
Yes, I do know Randall. He’s actually my boss. Sure, I’d be happy to help you decide if you want to write this column or not. When would you like to meet for coffee?
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:48pm
Subject: That’s great!
Hi Clark,
That’s great! Thanks. I’m available every afternoon this week except Friday.
Take care,
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:55pm
Subject: Re: That’s great!
Hi Cat,
Of course, it’s no problem. How about Wednesday? 3:00? There’s a coffee place right next to the DP.
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 4, 2010 at 1:57pm
Subject: Re: Re: That’s great!
Hi Clark,
Sounds perfect. See you then.
Take care,
Cat
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:00pm
Subject: Thanks again!
Hi Clark,
I just wanted to thank you again for meeting me for coffee today. It was a lot of fun! We should definitely do it again soon. You really didn’t need to pay, though! After all, you were doing ME a favor. Let me make it up to you by taking you out for dinner.
Regards,
Cat
PS: I took the job. Randall told me that he’d give me a desk in the bullpen for a few days out of the week – so I can have a place to write. Looks like we’re going to be co-workers!
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:05pm
Subject: Re: Thanks again!
Hi Cat,
You don’t need to do that. I was happy to pay and glad I could help you out. Good news about you joining the DP staff. Looking forward to working with you.
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:08pm
Subject: Re: Re: Thanks again!
Hi Clark,
Please, I insist. It’s the least I can do. Also, I have to admit there is a selfish side to my invitation. I don’t know that many people in Metropolis, yet, and you’d be saving me from another solo meal. Plus, it’ll give me a chance to get a head start on getting to know my new co-workers.
Take care,
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: cat.grant@gmm.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:15pm
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Thanks again!
Hi Cat,
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been eating dinner solo for so long! I know how hard it is to meet people. Why don’t you come by the DP tomorrow evening and I’ll introduce you around before we go to dinner? That way, you’ll know even more people than me. Maybe some folks will even want to join us.
Clark
*********
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:17pm
Subject: Sounds like a plan!
Great, Clark. See you tomorrow at 6:00. I know this great place – Sorbo’s. They make a great burger.
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com; l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:32am
Subject: FW: Sounds like a plan!
Cat is right – Sorbo’s does make a mean burger. Was there something you needed to tell me, Smallville? When did we agree to start dating other people? Because, I gotta tell you, Rob has been asking me out for a few weeks now and I had no clue I could say ‘yes’. Maybe we should make it a double date.
LL
*Begin Forwarded Message*
From: cat.grant@gmm.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 6, 2010 at 5:00pm
Subject: Sounds like a plan!
Great, Clark. See you tomorrow at 6:00. I know this great place – Sorbo’s. They make a great burger.
Cat
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:35am
Subject: What? It’s not a date!
Lois,
You’re being ridiculous. It’s not a date. If you read through all the messages (and why were you reading my messages, anyway?) then you’d see that it’s all perfectly innocent. So, no, we are not allowed to date other people and that includes Rob.
Love,
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: cl.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:40am
Subject: Re: What? It’s not a date!
Dear Smallville:
I was reading your messages because you TOLD me to. You asked me to look up that note from the source because you couldn’t find it in your Blackberry. Bonk your head and lose your memory again?
LL
PS: It’s totally a date. I did read all the messages and, frankly, not only is it a date, but it’s your SECOND date. Looks like I’m behind. Off to go find Rob now.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:44am
Subject: You’re over-reacting.
Lois,
It’s not a date. And it wasn’t a date. Cat just wanted some advice about the DP and her column. We had coffee and spent the whole time talking about writing and what it’s like to work at the DP. We were sitting outside the coffee shop the whole time, with about fifty people passing by every second.
Now, if I took her to a monster truck rally or a picnic, I could see why you would think it’s a date. Coffee right next to the DP? Not a date.
Besides, she’s lonely and has barely any friends. What was I supposed to do? Turn her down?
Love,
Clark
PS: You’re joking about Rob, right? He hasn’t really been asking you out, has he?
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:47am
Subject: Re: You’re over-reacting.
Clark,
I am not over-reacting. You are being an idiot. There’s a difference.
Question – did my name happen to come up the whole time you guys were having coffee? Did she happen to mention she’s single? And did you happen to mention you’re NOT?
Lois
PS: Of course I’m not joking about Rob. What, you think it’s surprising that someone would want to go out with me?
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:49am
Subject: Re: Re: You’re over-reacting.
Lois,
No, that’s not what I meant. Of course a guy would want to go out with you. You just didn’t tell me about it, so…. (Why didn’t you tell me about it?)
Anyway, I don’t remember if your name came up. Cat did mention she’s single, but – like I said – she has no friends in Metropolis, yet, so that makes sense.
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:52am
Subject: Double Standards
Why would I tell you about Rob asking me out? I turned him DOWN. As opposed to you – you didn’t tell me about Cat and you actually WENT OUT WITH HER.
And, now, you’re going out with her AGAIN. For dinner.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:55am
Subject: Re: Double Standards
OK, maybe, in hindsight, I should have told you. But I didn’t even know where you were. And, really, I didn’t think it was a date. I mean, it’s not a date. You think it’s a date. But Cat doesn’t think it’s a date and I don’t think it’s a date.
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 11:59am
Subject: Re: Re: Double Standards
So, what, are you telling me it was “like a date”????? Yes, that makes me feel so much better.
LL
PS: Cat totally thinks it’s a date. She’s getting her lacy underwear ready.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:05pm
Subject: LOIS!
Can we please not talk about Cat’s underwear? And, no, I’m not telling you it was like a date. I’m telling you that it was two people who met to talk about WORK.
Are you actually really mad about this? Because you know I would never cheat on you.
Love,
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:09pm
Subject: Re: LOIS!
You’re too easy, Smallville. One mention of underwear and you go running for the hills. This is why women are able to get you to go on dates with them without you even KNOWING.
OK, so, I’ll bite. She’s lonely. She needs to talk about work. Wants to meet more people in the city. I’m happy to join in and let her know what it’s like to work in the bullpen.
I’ll see you guys at Sorbo’s at 7:00.
LL
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:12pm
Subject: Re: Re: LOIS!
Can hardly wait.
Clark
PS: Be NICE.
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 7, 2010 at 12:15pm
Subject: Clark.
I’m always nice. I’ll see you at 7. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go home to change into my lacy underwear.
LL
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:09am
Subject: Still waiting…
…. For you to admit you were wrong.
XO,
Lois
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:13am
Subject: Re: Still waiting…
It’s a not a given that she thought it was a date, Lois.
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:17am
Subject: Give me a break…
Reservation for two. Corner booth. Dim lighting. Candles. And that dress? I’ve seen cocktail napkins with more material.
*********
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:23am
Subject: Re: Give me a break…
She made the reservation for two, because she didn’t know if anyone would be joining us. She had no control over the table we got or the lighting. EVERYONE in the restaurant had the same lighting and candles. And the dress? I didn’t notice.
I did notice your dress, though. You looked nice. I love it when you wear red.
Clark
*********
From: l.lane@thedp.com
To: c.kent@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:28am
Subject: Re: Re: Give me a break…
I give up.
LL
From: c.kent@thedp.com
To: l.lane@thedp.com
Sent: January 8, 2010 at 9:30am
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Give me a break…
>I give up.
> LL
I’m framing this.
Love, Clark