Scene 1: Two friends are on a train, commuting home from work.
FRIEND 1
He either said, "Hi, love" or "hello" in a funny voice.
FRIEND 2
I don’t see how those sound alike.
FRIEND 1
It was like, "hello" (a vaguely Australian accent with a disjointed "v" on the end).
FRIEND 2
I think he said hello. One, because that weird voice sounds like something he would do. Two, because I think you'd know if he started calling you love.
FRIEND 1
But he's shy! It might have been a one time thing. (Beat. Friend 2 is skeptical.) This might have been my cue to say it first.
FRIEND 2
Then say it.
FRIEND 1
No. It was probably just "hello" (again, "Australian" accent plus "v").
FRIEND 2
Just say it. Get it over with.
FRIEND 1
You thought it was hello!
FRIEND 2
I don't know what it was. You don't know either. You are dying to say it, so just do. See what happens.
Scene 2: On the train, commuting to work, about fourteen hours later. Friend 2 is already on board. The doors open and Friend 1 enters.
FRIEND 1
It was hello.
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