Jan 15

If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love our friends for their sake rather than our own. – Charlotte Bronte

"Monk Dawson, 2001 classic with John Michie and Martin Kemp."

"I have never heard of it," Ziva shot back. "How is that relevant to this case anyway?"

Tony thought about it for a moment. "I have no idea. But it's a great film!" he added at the exasperated look on his partner's face.

"Do any of your ideas come from this reality?"

"Hey! At least I don't have impulse issues."

"Says the man who is unable to control his actions with regard to women."

Tony scratched his head. "Try that again?" he asked. "I didn't quite understand it."

"Never mind," she groaned. Sometimes it was not worth the effort.

"Doing anything interesting tonight, Zee-vah?"

"I need to do my laundry."

He stared at her.

"It has been piling up for a while," she continued. "I need to deal with it."

"No date?" he queried, recovering.

"Only with the manager of a launderette."

"Want some company?" The words were out of his mouth before he could stop himself.

She considered his offer. "Only if you want to."

"I've got a portable DVD player. I could rent a movie."

"Deal. As long as I get to choose the movie."

"Okay. Can it be Monk Dawson?"