"We should have a barbeque this weekend if there isn't a reason for us all to be at work. We all get along so well, but we don't get to spend a lot of time outside of work together." Ruth suggests.
"That sounds great! We could do the barbeque at my house if you want. It has the biggest backyard." Harry suggests.
"Let's plan for it and then if something goes wrong and we have to be at work on Saturday we can always freeze the meat." Ruth tries to plan the weekend.
"What should we do as a main though? Burgers maybe?" Harry thinks about his culinary choices.
"We could do burgers because then we could do beef, chicken, fish, or veggie depending what everyone wants. I do know there is at least one person who is a vegetarian." Ruth thinks about her colleagues and what they eat at work.
"Oh, Ruth always one step ahead of everyone. I suppose if you think burgers are a good idea then that's what we'll do. It gives us lots of options for patties and buns." Harry says already organizing the barbeque.
"We can each bring a side or dessert to make things easier for you, Harry." Malcolm suggests.
"That's a great idea Malcolm! We get the first choice of what we want to bring. I'm bringing my magic chocolate toffee squares." Ruth actually sounds excited to be getting together with her colleagues.
"I think I'll bring a side. I'll bring a strawberry and chèvre salad. It's good at a barbeque." Malcolm thinks carefully.
"That sounds yummy! Can I go home now Harry? It's 4:30 and it doesn't seem like there a lot more for me to do today." Ruth asks quietly.
"Sure Ruth. Don't forget I'm making you dinner tonight, so I'll see you at 6:00 okay?" Harry kisses Ruth's cheek.
"If I were to bring should I bring red or white?" Ruth asks slyly.
"Bring white wine it'll go better with the meal I'm doing." Harry watches Ruth as she collects her items.