1982, Yale University

"Oh come on, Man! Don't you ever want to have any fun?" Mark asked.

Dennis rolled his eyes and sipped his iced tea. His roommate was forever trying to set him up with some woman in the hopes of creating a romance that would surely

be the talk of Yale University. And frankly, Dennis wasn't interested. He'd come to Yale for one reason and one reason only; to become a great musician. He certainly

didn't need a woman interfering with his dreams.

"I can't believe you want to spend your whole college existence with your nose in a book!" Mark said.

"Well there is an activity that is widely practiced at this school, Mark." Dennis said, not bothering to hide his agitation. "It's called studying. Why don't you try it?"

"Hey, lose the attitude, Reed!" Mark said. "Geez, I'm just trying to help you out!"

Dennis sighed. He hated arguing with Mark, but sometimes his roommate could be downright infuriating. The guy never studied; hardly went to class as far as Dennis

could tell. He couldn't understand it. Why would anyone spend so much money to attend such an incredible school like Yale and then not even bother to learn

anything?

It was preposterous!

It was also none of his business. If Mark wanted to throw his education away... well that was his problem.

"Look. I'm sorry for snapping at you." He said to Mark. "I'm just not interested in being set up, okay? I've worked very hard to get into Yale and I need to concentrate

on my studies. You understand, don't you?"

Mark shifted uneasily in his chair. "I guess. But you're really missin' out."

"What's so special about this one?" Dennis asked.

At the question, Mark's eyes lit up. "Oh, you've gotta see her, man! Blond hair, beautiful eyes and her body is just-."

Dennis held up his hand. "All right. I get it. She's attractive, right?"

"Oh, attractive doesn't even begin to describe this chick! She's righteous, Dude!"

Dennis laughed at Mark's fixation with horrible 80's slang. "Righteous, huh? I take it from the way you're talking about her that this is a good thing. Well I appreciate

your concern and while she does sound intriguing, I'm just not interested. However I do thank you for the offer and perhaps I'll reconsider it in the future."

He stood and gathered his books from the table. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get to class."

"You're gonna be sorry, man! She's perfect for you!" He heard Mark yelling as he walked out of the student center.