It’s my birthday. We should order
appetizers.
That’s a great idea, not what we usually
do.
turned to his girlfriend What do
you think?
It’s your sister’s birthday, if she’d like, we can make it come
true.
That’s what we’ll do then.
What do think, Sis?
I was thinking . . . calamari.
Lemme see what else they have.
under
the table he reached over grabbed his girlfriends thigh
gave her a look
she redoubled his look
Calamari.
Sis said Don’t you think?
To be honest . . . . happy to have it for you . . but we won’t be
partakinghave an issue eating a sentient sea creature.
Oh.
I didn’t think of that. I don’t have to have calamari.
his girlfriend piped up
If you'd like, enjoy. I’m
sorry. I can’t let this opportunity
go by.
You haven’t met my dad.
I’m looking forward to when I do.
Well, this is an ideal primer, a perfect
opportunity for you to see into his head.
He’d say, I can’t eat something smarter than me.
Then he’d make an exception.
Most women are smarter than me, but I'd eat them.
Ohjesus.
That’s my Papa.
they opted for boquerones en vinagre a Spanish appetizer tapa anchovies
sardines either marinated in vinegar or a mixture of vinegar olive oil seasoned
with minced garlic
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