You’re making plans for Saturday.

“How about that new place downtown?”

You’ve been there before. It was crowded, loud, and you didn’t particularly enjoy it.

“I was thinking maybe somewhere quieter.”

“Really? I’ve been wanting to go there all week.”

There’s a pause.

“We don’t have to,” they say.

You can hear the disappointment in their voice.

“No, it’s okay. Let’s go.”

“You sure?”

“Yeah. It’ll be fun.”

Saturday night, you’re sitting across from them in the crowded restaurant.

They’re having a great time.

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