"Hmmmm, hum hmm." Josh hummed to himself as he entered LA's Price Chopper. Today was a new day, and Josh was dressed again. Most people would consider grocery shopping a chore, but to Josh this was a sign of progress. "Excuse me, sir, um. Why does the sign say that Macintosh apples aren't on sale when the flier says that they are $4.75 a pound?"
Bill the produce guy didn't even look up from his pile of oranges. "Whatever the flier says is most accurate."
"Thank you." He turned to leave, but stopped. "I think maybe you should change the sign, though. I mean, who wants to be bothered every time a customer notices your mistake? And if they don't read the flier, than maybe they'll think the sign is right and they won't buy any apples. Nobody pays $8.49 for a pound of apples!"
"Whatever." Bill wiped his nose with his sleeve.
Disgusted, Josh went to the meat department.
"Josh? Hey, fancy seeing you here!" Josh looked to his left and saw a hot brunette with a huge smile on her face. Probably just a fan.
"Hi! And how are you today? Getting some fish, I think?" He pointed to the basket she was holding."
"Salmon. Wanna come over to my place tonight? I've had some tough news recently and decided it was time to spoil myself with home-made sushi."
Josh smiled knowingly. Who was this?
"Well, no pressure." She continued. "I got a new cell phone number, so you should get rid of the old one. Here, do you have your cell phone? I'll put it in for you."
"Or… you could just call me and I'll save your number."
She stopped to think it through and then giggled. "Okay, that works, too." She dug through her big purse for her cellphone. "I can't believe I just bumped into you here in the grocery store. How random! So, how have you been?"
Josh laughed inside his head. Why couldn't he figure out who this was? After all, he has her old number. "I'm good. Now, at least. Last year was pretty stressful for me, which I'm sure you already know if you read the tabloids at all." He rolled his eyes.
"Josh, you know I never read them!" She laughed and her eyes sparkled. "What if I opened one up and saw my face on it! I never want to scare myself that much." They both laughed. "Oh, here it is!" She pulled out a green cell phone.
Green? Why did that catch Josh's eye so strongly?
Josh's phone sang a Radiohead ringtone. "Aha, it worked!" He laughed out loud. "Well, I'll call you later to see what's up."
"Sounds good! Have a nice day."
"You, too!" Josh watched her walk away, then looked down at his cell phone screen and read her name: Idina Menzel.
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