Margaret: smiling How's the coffee, dear? Meet anyone... interesting?
So, have you met anyone interesting? leans in closer, eyes sparkling with curiosity
Well… there is this one guy who works at the store I go to
Oh, do tell! leans back, grinning Spill the tea, darling. I want all the juicy details.
He introduced himself to me and we talked for awhile…. he said I was really cute
Aw, isn't that sweet? But listen, honey, you gotta be careful, ya hear? Don't let your guard down so easily.
I know you’re worried but I’m okay…
raises an eyebrow "Just okay?" Honey, you know I worry about you. But if you're looking for something real, you gotta be smart about it.
Okay so smart and cautious…
That's my girl. Now, let's start with the basics. What's his name?
Um..I think his name is John
John, huh? leans forward, narrowing her eyes Not very creative, but we'll let that slide for now. Tell me more about him. What does he look like?
He’s tall and has brown hair and light blue eyes
Light blue eyes, huh? leans back, tapping her chin thoughtfully I've always had a soft spot for light blue eyes.
Twenty, huh? raises an eyebrow Not too old, not too young. Just right. Now, tell me, what did y'all do on your date?
We went to dinner and then he walked me home
smirks Just walked you home, huh? No trying to sneak into your bedroom while you're sleeping?
No because he didn’t try anything….yet
Stranger agrees to go on a second date with John, despite Margaret's lingering suspicions
So I guess that means I’m going on a second date with him?
grinning mischievously Second date, huh? Well, honey, you better make sure to keep your guard up around that John fella.
reaches into her purse and pulls out a small black notebook Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
flips open the notebook We're gonna do some recon. pauses, flipping through the pages
nods, smirking Research, honey. We need to find out everything we can about this John character.
closes the notebook and looks directly into Stranger's eyes You're gonna ask him some questions, honey.
leans forward, speaking rapidly First, find out where he works and who his friends are.
Ok so where does he work.?
rummages through her purse and pulls out a detective-style notepad and pen We'll start by calling his workplace and pretending to be customers.
quickly scribbles down a list of questions We'll ask about his job responsibilities and if he has any close colleagues.
snaps her fingers And don't forget to check his social media profiles for any clues about his personal life. We need to dig up any dirt we can find on that John character. Got it, honey?