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And what did you mean by that explains an awful lot?
Holly
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To: Holly Caputo
Fr: Jane Harris >
Re: His Mother
Nothing.
Oh, so you’re saying he has a heart after all?
J
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To: Jane Harris >
Fr: Holly Caputo
Re: His Mother
Come on. He’s a nice guy. He’s had a crappy time with women—I guess his mother left to “find herself” when he was still in high school, and lately, his little sister’s followed suit. He was just put through the wringer by another model, and spent the past decade recovering in places where they don’t have cell phone service. Or working toilets. Can you blame him for being a little rough around the edges?
Besides, he can’t be THAT bad. Mark says Cal’s always been a real ladies’ man—that he’s got a girl in every port, if you know what I mean. In fact, Mark was sure you two would hit it off right away. He said you’re just Cal’s type. Apparently, he’s partial to brunettes.
He really must not like you.
Holly
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To: Holly Caputo
Fr: Jane Harris >
Re: His Mother
Wow. That’s really nice to know. Thanks so very much for that.
J
PS Oh, and thanks for trying to fix me up with him, but even if I COULD stand him, which I can’t, he’s a modelizer. You KNOW once a guy’s had a model, he can never go back. So, nice try.
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
The girls are emailing back and forth about us.
Mark
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
That is blatantly obvious.
Cal
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
What do you think they’re saying?
Mark
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
I honestly could not care less.
Cal
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
Don’t you like her? Jane, I mean? Holly was sure you’d like her.
Mark
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
She seems harmless enough.
Cal
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
You don’t like her.
Mark
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
I didn’t say that. All I said was that she seemed harmless. Much in the way an anaconda seems harmless, when it’s wrapped around a tree branch ten feet above your head.
Cal
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
She’s not like that.
And she already has a boyfriend, anyway.
So get over yourself, fathead.
Mark
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
Fathead. Harsh.
Cal
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
Seriously. ARE you seeing anyone—anyone SPECIAL—these days?
Mark
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
They’re all special, my friend.
But special enough to shackle myself to her for the rest of eternity, the way you’re doing?
No.
But your concern for my romantic well-being is, as always, greatly appreciated.
Cal
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To: Cal Langdon
Fr: Mark Levine
Re: Benvenuto
Look, it’s just that I know how tough things were for you after—
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To: Mark Levine
Fr: Cal Langdon
Re: Benvenuto
Oh, look. The hotel. Stop e-ing me, please.
Cal
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Dear Guest,
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