Missed Connections: Backhanded Insults Edition

FADE IN on morning scene of coffeeshop in small downtown district somewhere in the southeast. Wry is sitting across the table from a gorgeous smile worn by an equally gorgeous girl. All three (smile, girl, and Wry) are enjoying themselves immensely.

MANDY: So Wry, what's the worst part of you?

WRY: I don't know about "worst", but one of my most annoying weaknesses is that I tend to have a hard time making a decision and sticking with it.

ZOOM IN on grainy shot of girl absent-mindedly rolling straw wrapper between her fingers.

WRY: What about you? What's the worst thing about you?

MANDY: My taste in men. Definitely.

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FADE IN on external view of Wry's obnoxiously uncool ride puttering down a back road in southern Tennessee.

WRY (V.O.): So... how about this Wednesday evening?

AMY (V.O. via cell phone): Actually, Wednesday isn't good for me. I have to be at a farewell dinner for the chaplain that night...

WRY (V.O.): Good grief. You're busy all the time!

AMY (V.O.): Yeah, I guess I have a hard time saying no to anything.

FREEZE FRAME

WRY (V.O. to self): Oh, so that's why she agreed to a coffee date...

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