“So, did you have anything planned for the evening?”  Lauren said.

“Not really.” Jason glanced across the bed at his book, Elementary Particles. “It can wait,” he said. 

She noticed the book lying in anticipation on his night stand.  Again, she was irritated.

“Good,” Lauren said.  Then glancing up at him she stated, “You realize, you’re being difficult.”

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