From: Shelley Manning – January 18, 2011 – 11:44 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
He’s hot. I bet he looks awesome without a shirt on. You should go out with him. Just because you guys are different doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. And, did I mention that he’s hot? Okay, so forgot to tell you, the Cuddler and I are no more. He’s a sweet guy but I’ve already had my fun and now it’s time to move on. He hinted the same thing. Plus, I think he’s been burned by a work affair before and seems gun shy about getting hurt again.
From: Renee Greene – January 18, 2011 – 11:59 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
Poor Cuddler. When you give his sensitive booty the boot, I bet he’ll cry. HA! HA! I bet he will run home crying to his mommy. He probably shops at WimpsRUs. I could go on, but onto more important matters.
Well, Kevin may indeed be hot, and I could be tempted to take a peek at the pecs, but no. I know it would not work out, so I’m going to let him know that we just don’t seem to have a lot in common. I can’t go out with someone when I know there isn’t a possibility for a future.
From: Shelley Manning – January 18, 2011 – 12:07 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
Hilarious! But seriously sweetie. The Cuddler is not THAT bad. He was actually a great guy who just happened to enjoy the lingering cuddle and occasional spoon.
But, I love the jokes. Keep ‘em coming. And, speaking of keeping ‘em coming, I have a hot date tonight. Gotta get some work done for the evil corporate trolls. Mwah! Mwah!
From: Mark Finlay – January 18, 2011 – 3:00 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Hello there
Let ‘em down gently there, tiger.
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – January 18, 2011 – 4:02 PM
To: [email protected]/OutdoorDude
Bcc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Hello there
Thanks so much for your email, Kevin. I did look through your profile. You seem like a really nice guy. And you also seem like you’re looking for someone to share your love of the outdoors, interest in sports and thrill for adventure. I just don’t think we’re a right fit for each other. I’m really not the outdoorsy/active type. Good luck meeting someone else, though. I’m sure the perfect gal is out there waiting for you.
From: Mark Finlay – January 18, 2011 – 5:12 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
No problem. Just trying to help her get over this ridiculous fear of turning 30. I just logged on and read three separate reviews of Alex’s and it sounds great. See you then.
From: Shelley Manning – January 18, 2011 – 6:30 PM
Bcc: <undisclosed recipients>
Subject: Renee’s Birthday
Here’s the plan for Renee’s birthday celebration. Meet at my place (Melrose near Highland, Apt. B) at 8:00 on Friday the 28th for a pre-dinner cocktail. We have a reservation at Alex’s for 9:00. Come dressed WEST HOLLYWOOD CHIC. Let’s be ready to celebrate our dear friend Renee’s birthday in style.
From: Renee Greene – January 18, 2011 – 6:32 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Renee’s Birthday
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I can’t believe you got us a table at Alex’s. I thought that place had a waiting list for months. You are wonderful and I’m very excited to celebrate with you guys. And thank you for being subtle about the dress code. I know you were really holding back.
From: [email protected]/OutdoorDude – January 20, 2011 – 2:45 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Reconsider?
I don’t understand why you don’t think we would get along. I don’t think you should be so quick to judge without getting to know me.
From: Renee Greene – January 20, 2011 – 2:54 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Fwd: Reconsider?
Okay, Shelley. I tried to be nice when I got his email and politely explained that we aren’t a right fit. I mean everything in his profile screamed of sports and outdoors. That is just so not me. And, this is the response I get. I don’t know what to say back. Help?
From: Shelley Manning – January 20, 2011 – 3:43 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Reconsider?
You, judgmental? You are the least judgmental person I know. Now, if he were emailing Miss Priss, that would be different. (Sorry. Couldn’t help it. I promise I’ll be good tomorrow night.) Just ignore it. You don’t want to get into a whole thing with this guy.
From: Renee Greene – January 20, 2011 – 3:54 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Reconsider?
Yes, please behave tomorrow. I just want to have a fun, peaceful evening. All right. I just won’t respond to his message.
From: Ashley Price – January 21, 2011 – 4:01 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Renee Greene, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Renee’s Birthday
Dinner at Alex’s. Should be interesting based on all that I’ve heard about the place. I don’t have any friends who have been there yet. Not really their type of place. But, should be fine. And of course, excited to celebrate Renee’s birthday in style. She deserves it. Please make me a “plus one” as Evan is going to join us. Thanks.
From: Ashley Price – January 21, 2011 – 4:04 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Renee’s Birthday
And I must say it is better than Pizza Party Zone. You know I love Mark, but what was he thinking? Like any of us would ever set foot into a restaurant that has a big frog as a mascot. Puh-lease!
And before you say anything, I talked to Evan and he promised that things would be different this time. He said he just got a bit scared because we were getting so serious. But he’s really ready to commit.
I know, I know what you are going to say. But really, I mean where do you meet single men these days? Coffee houses have gotten so passé. A co-worker has been playing her hand at finding someone online. Can you imagine? How desperate must you be to resort to computer dating? How do you know that the man you are talking to really isn’t some bored housewife in Tulsa or some teenager in Shreveport? On the Internet, no one is who they seem.
I know Evan isn’t perfect. But I just know things will be better this time.
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