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Howard and Nadia led Ed and Kathy to the front of the house. Howard opened the door for them. Kathy and Ed stepped out of the house and stood by the doorway.
Howard clapped a hand over Ed's shoulder. "Thanks for coming. It was a real pleasure." He said and removed his hand.
"Oh, no Mr. Brinkley, the pleasure was all mine," Ed said, grabbing Howard's hand and shaking it rapidly. "Thank you so much for inviting me."
Kathy rolled her eyes. "Get a room."
All of them laughed except Nadia.
"Anyways, I'm not going to keep you any longer, Mr. Brinkley. Oh, and I promise I'll work very hard on your script," Ed said.
Howard nodded. "I'm sure I can count on you."
Nadia suddenly reached out and took Ed's hand in hers. "And don't be a stranger, Ed. Come by again sometime soon."
Ed began to blush. He pulled his hand away gently. "I... I will."
Kathy looked at Ed strangely, then smiled at Howard and Nadia. "Goodbye Mr. Brinkley, Goodbye Mrs. Brinkley."
She pulled Ed by the arm down the driveway and onto the sidewalk. They proceeded on their way home.