"We miss you."
"I miss you too. But I'm honestly almost done here. "
"Where the hell is 'here', anyway?"
"Oh, Des Moines."
"Really?"
"No."
"Of course."
"Baby, you know I can't-"
"It's fine, Annie, it's fine."
"It doesn't sound like you think it's fine."
"It is. Really. Just…."
"What?"
"Just don't lie. Even when you're joking. We don't lie to each other."
"You're right. I'm sorry."
"Don't worry."
"I won't…. I just wasn't thinking. I wish it was true."
"Eh, Des Moines is overrated. Iowa City's got the stuff."
"Oh, I'm sure. I did call you to talk about Iowa tourism, so I'm glad we've finally reached the point."
Laughter. "What did you call to talk about?"
"Oh, just to hear your voice. And see how you are and how Alex is."
"Oh, god, she's spectacular. She's asleep in her bedroom. Nina left a little early today so we got to spend some time together on our own. She gets bigger and bigger every day, too, she's heavy. She's so beautiful."
"I miss her. Give her lots of kisses for me."
"I will, I do."
"That's what I like to hear."
"Come home, Annie."
"I will. I promise. "
"I love you."
"I love you too. Goodb-"
"Nice try, beautiful."
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