Mal: He didn't sing when you met.
Lacey: Did he have hot tattoos and piercing blue eyes?
Mal: Yes.
Lacey: Then it's surprising he's texting me this time of night. Finish your booty call early?
Mal: I don't booty call.
Lacey: Then explain the "You home?" text.
Mal: I want to talk.
Lacey: About?
Mal: If you don't want to talk, say that.
Lacey: You really don't booty call? You seem like the type with a harem.
Mal: In my basement or something?
Lacey: Don't be ridiculous.
Mal: I'm being ridiculous?
Lacey: Yes. California homes don't have basements.
I have to laugh. It's not my usual this is mildly amusing chuckle. It's a real laugh.
This girl is funny. Smart. Adorable.
I actually like her.
Fuck, I can't remember the last time I liked someone.
Mal: I do have women I can call.
Lacey: Who drop everything to fuck you?
Mal: Unfortunately.
Lacey: You don't enjoy being the center of their universe?
Mal: No.
Lacey: Hmm… I'm not sure if I believe you.
Mal: You don't?
Lacey: Yes.
Mal: Because…?
Lacey: You begged me to cut your video together.
Mal: Beg?
Lacey: Paid me. But now you're texting me when I'm supposed to be working. You want my attention.