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Subject: Peep This!

From: Madeline Whittaker

Date: Mon, Mar 17 at 12:04 PM

To: Elliot Rowe

See?:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/03/peeps-recipes-how-to-make-peepshi-sushi-rice-krispies-treats-easter.html

I wouldn't make it up! I mean, I would, but I don't have your culinary genius. Anyway, it was fun to hang out . . . but you knew that. And, sorry I hold my liquor like a college freshman.

Hope you had a good wknd.

Madeline

 

Subject: Re: Peep This!

From: Elliot Rowe

Date: Mon, Mar 17 at 1:48 PM

To: Madeline Whittaker

Hey there, freshman!

My sincere apologies for not getting back to you sooner—restaurant has been insanely busy, which by extension makes me insanely busy. Not that that's an excuse for not reaching out—Tuesday was a lot of fun! (That is not an ironic exclamation point.) We should do it again. Not the exact same thing, mind you—my liver was prepared for “coffee” on Tuesday, not “coffee plus whiskey plus more whiskey plus, oh, what the hell, a little more whiskey.” So maybe we get smart and throw food into the mix? Is that crazy? If so, call me crazy! (That is an ironic exclamation point.)

I have work this wknd, but am free Thursday . . .

Date number two. I haven't been on a proper second date in more than three years. I better get my game face on.

—EA

 

Subject: Re: Peep This!

From: Madeline Whittaker

Date: Mon, Mar 17 at 3:14 PM

To: Elliot Rowe

Hey there,

In college, we used to have these plastic keg cups for our Spring-fest that said stuff like “Remember: Spring-fest is a marathon, not a sprint!” Which, in retrospect, is a hilarious acquiescing of power on the part of the administration. Like hey, try not to do so many body shots, kids, but if you want to drink from morning until noon like a hobo, we can't stop you. Sorry . . . where was I? Still drunk?

Really, I am just relieved I didn't make an ass out of myself and you want to voluntarily spend more time with me! (Sincere exclamation point.)

Thursday works. What time are you thinking/where?

Also . . . 3 years, huh? I feel like this is a riddle since we now know I've met your ex. So if Elliot broke up with Tall Model six months ago but hasn't asked anyone out for a second date in three years, how long was Elliot dating Tall Model?