"I'm just having trouble dealing with the fact that the last person who kissed me was Moss."
"Are you really?" was Moss's contribution, just barely scooting his chair away from his desk.
Jen, meanwhile, stood and stumbled away from the couch.
"Oh my god, really? When was that?"
"Forty-four days ago," Moss said. After catching Roy's glare, he added, "I think."
NO SUBJECT
ROY TRENNEMAN
TO: MAURICE MOSS
Hey, man. Thanks for absolutely nothing.
You don't have to answer everything Jen asks you, alright? Could you imagine if I did that? I could never take a lunch.
All I'm saying is you don't have to talk about it. Like if anyone else were to ask you, you just wouldn't bring it up. I think enough people around here have heard you call me your wife before, and I don't think we need to give them anything else to think about. And it's not like it's the first time this has happened.
Anyway, are we still on for that film tonight? And don't you dare say we're stagnating, because I went ahead and invited Jen as well.
R
RE: NO SUBJECT (Please put a subject)
MAURICE MOSS
TO: ROY TRENNEMAN
I was only trying to be helpful; I like Jen.
I won't bring it up elsewhere, I promise. Unless the conversation requires it.
As much as I like Jen - which is a lot - I'm not sure she'd enjoy tonight's programming. "Switch, or ditch?" as they say…?
Moss
RE: (I don't put subjects when it's just you, Moss. You know that.)
ROY TRENNEMAN
TO: MAURICE MOSS
No conversation will ever require it, I promise.
Never heard anyone say that, either… just go on and ask her. I've already sent her my one email for the day, and she didn't respond. She's even worse with the PC than with the laptop...
R
MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
MAURICE MOSS
TO: JEN BARBER
CC: ROY TRENNEMAN
We were planning on watching an older movie, but Roy hasn't seen it yet. I don't know if you'd enjoy it, but it'd be handy to have you nearby (Roy: stop reading here) when the ending rolls around as it is a bit of a tear-jerker.
If that doesn't sound like your 'cup of tea', we can do tea and board games at my place instead.
And I did warn you not to read it, Roy. I did.
As always,
Moss
RE: MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
JEN BARBER
TO: MAURICE MOSS
What film, Moss? I doubt I'll have any interest, but sure.
Seven alright? I wanted to take at least an hour off from you two.
Ta,
Jen Barber
IT Relationship Manager
RE: MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
MAURICE MOSS
TO: JEN BARBER
7:00 is perfect. We know you like to have a break.
Bring whatever you like, in the way of snacks. That way we'll have everything ready for you next time.
Moss
MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
MAURICE MOSS
TO: ROY TRENNEMAN
Jen will be round at 7:00. I'm surprised she didn't cancel all-together. That must have been some message you sent her!
Moss
RE: MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
ROY TRENNEMAN
TO: MAURICE MOSS
Alright.
Yeah, guess so.
R
RE: MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
MAURICE MOSS
TO: ROY TRENNEMAN
What did you say?
Moss
RE: MOVIE NIGHT PLANS
ROY TRENNEMAN
TO: MAURICE MOSS
Why do you need to know? No, scratch that: you don't need to know.
R
PLANS TONIGHT?
ROY TRENNEMAN
TO: JEN BARBER
Hey, Jen. Just wondering if you had anything going on after work tonight. We'll definitely have your laptop fixed up by then, if you want to pick it up or something. Moss was coming over to do a movie, anyway. I'm sure he'd ask you over himself, but you know how he is with women. Or anyone as intimidatingly wonderful as you are.
But really, you're lovely and we'd love for you to stop by. So I can make it through a movie Moss has seen a thousand times more than I have, if nothing else. He said he wouldn't give away the ending but I just know he'll find a way.
Oh, I've got a spare room at my new place. Not sure if I told you that or not… but you're welcome to use it, in case the wine I've got ends up being any good.
I think that just about does it…
We'll see you tonight, Jen.
R