Andy sauntered over to Kelly's desk one day.

"Hey," he said cheerily. "Do you want to go out sometime?"

"Out? Like on a date?"

"Food. Movie. Music. Some rum a la Coke at your place or mine."

"I don't know. Maybe someday?"

"That's okay. It might offend Ryan, anyway."

"Pick me up at seven tomorrow."

*****

Kelly and Andy had a snack together in the break room while Jim sat at a nearby table.

"I have to go, my little curry," Andy said. He gave her a quick hug and walked out.

Kelly sat quietly, studying Jim. "It was almost you," she said.

"What?"

"Jelly just sounded weird, though."

"Thank you."

*****

Jim steered his car along side streets on the way to a face-to-face sales call. Andy sat in the shotgun seat.

"She's so spicy," Andy grinned.

"Who? Kelly?"

"Yes, my new girlfriend, Haircut. She's a fun time."

"Her parents desperately want her to get married."

The rest of the trip was in silence.