"Thanks for coming with me."

"No problem."

"No, I really appreciate it. I know you’re busy and all."

"It really wasn’t a problem."

"So--"

"So?"

"So. What do you think I should get her?"

"Before I answer that, tell me something. Why did you ask me to come with you today?"

"Because you’re better at this stuff than I am."

"I am?"

"Yeah, you’ve always been better at stuff like this. I suck at this."

"Thanks. I think."

"So, what do you think?"

"What do I think about what?"

"What do you think I should get her?"

"How about those?"

"Earrings? They’re so lame."

"I don’t know. Women like earrings."

"How do you know?"

"I don’t know. They just do. They like jewelry in general, but earrings especially. Why don’t you ask to see those diamond earrings?"

"Diamond earrings, huh?"

"Worked for me."

"Really?"

"Really. Why don’t you ask them to show you that pair then?"

"Do you think she’ll like them?"

"Probably."

"Probably?"

"Yes, she’ll like them."

"Fine. If you think so. Whatever. Excuse me, miss? I’ll take these. Can you wrap them up? You know, I think she’ll like them."

"They’re a good anniversary present."

"It’s amazing that you can remember stuff like that. I mean, when my wedding anniversary is and all that kind of stuff. I didn’t even know you knew. I don’t know when yours is. You’ve always been an oversensitive dweeb."

"Thanks."

"I mean it. Girls always love it when guys remember birthdays and anniversaries. Girls like that meaningful stuff. I suck at that."

"You know something, this conversation is beginning to give me a sense of déjà vu."

"Me too. So, you ready to go?"

"Hold on a sec. I just saw something that I think I may want to get for Liz. See that bracelet? I think she would like that. Simple, but intricate ... beautiful. It reminds me of her."

"I was right. You are a dweeb, Evans."

"Thanks, Kyle. Next time you ask for a favor, I’ll remember that."

"No, you won’t. Because you’re an oversensitive dweeb."

"So good we had this little chat, Kyle. Remind me never to go shopping with you again."

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