by Lisa Becker
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 11:17 AM
To: Ashley Price; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: One for the books
Of course I wouldn’t be implying that. I just mean that we all go on dates that don’t end up the way we planned. Don’t hold it against the guy. Give it a try, Renee.
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 11:18 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Yes, I am!
Of course I’m implying she’s a bad date.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 11:20 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Yes, I am!
Behave!
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 11:22 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Yes, I am!
But, didn’t think she’d call me out on it. I actually give her props for that.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 11:25 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Yes, I am!
Are you starting to
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 11:29 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Yes, I am!
Don’t get ahead of yourself, sweetie. I just respect the feistiness. Wish some of that backbone would transfer to you, my darling friend.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 11:31 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Yes, I am!
Me too.
From: Ashley Price – May 4, 2011 – 1:42 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: One for the books
He’s a total stranger. Why would she go out with a total stranger?
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 1:51 PM
To: Ashley Price; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: One for the books
So, she doesn’t know him. Big deal. It’s no different than the online dating she’s been doing.
From: Ashley Price – May 4, 2011 – 1:52 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: One for the books
Online dating? Renee, you’ve been using an online dating service? Since when? Why didn’t you tell me?
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 1:53 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: SO, SO, SO, SO, SO SORRY!!!
UGH! I’m sooooooooooooo sorry. I completely forgot that the online dating scene was a secret from her. I’m soooooooooooo sorry. Please, don’t hate me.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 1:54 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: SO, SO, SO, SO, SO SORRY!!!
CRAP! Don’t worry. I know you just got caught up in trying to win the argument. I was really hoping to keep this from her until I got married – or at least engaged. But, she was going to find out sometime. I’ll just get it over with now.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 2:37 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Ashley Price
Subject: Re: One for the books
Oh, it’s really not that big of a deal. I’m trying the whole online dating thing with Mark – well not dating Mark, but you know what I mean. It’s only been for a few months and I’ve only gone out on a handful of dates and none of them have been very eventful. I didn’t mention it because I didn’t want to get anyone’s hopes up that anything would come of it.
From: Shelley Manning – May 4, 2011 – 2:39 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Bravo!
Nice spin. You really are in PR.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 2:41 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Bravo!
It’s a gift. ;)
From: Ashley Price – May 4, 2011 – 3:17 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: One for the books
Well, I’m not surprised it hasn’t panned out. I can’t imagine the kind of men who are online. But good luck anyway. And keep me posted.
From: Renee Greene – May 4, 2011 – 5:02 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Ashley Price
Subject: Re: One for the books
Will do. Anyway, I agree with Ashley. While I do commend this guy for his honesty – he could have just lied and said he saw me across the room – I think it’s a rather uncool move to hit on me when he’s on a date with someone else. So, I will disregard. But, off to grab a blended to celebrate both my undeniable hotness and moral superiority. ;)
From: Mark Finlay – May 8, 2011 – 9:02 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: It’s Official
Okay, I’m officially online. Will keep you posted.
From: Mark Finlay – May 10, 2011 – 10:09 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Busy Tonight?
What are you doing tonight? Can we meet for a coffee (or in your case a blended)?
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 10:15 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Busy Tonight?
I’m free tonight. What did you have in mind?
From: Mark Finlay – May 10, 2011 – 10:20 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Busy Tonight?
I’m overwhelmed. Not emotionally with flattery, but physically overwhelmed. I got 16 emails between last night and this morning after posting my bio.
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 10:22 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Busy Tonight?
16! That’s got to be some kind of record, wouldn’t you say?
From: Mark Finlay – May 10, 2011 – 10:25 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Busy Tonight?
I’ve printed out all of their emails, bios and photos and sorted them into piles of yes, no and maybe. Hoping I can review with you.
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 10:27 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Busy Tonight?
You got it. I’ll meet you at 8:00. This should be fun.
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 10:33 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Certifiable, no?
So, Mark FINALLY got his bio and photo up yesterday and already has 16 women emailing him interested in talking/meeting, etc. That’s the good news.
The bad news: I’ve agreed to meet him tonight because, as he writes, “I’ve printed out all of their emails, bios and photos and sorted them into piles of yes, no and maybe. Hoping I can review with you.”
From: Shelley Manning – May 10, 2011 – 1:15 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
16 women interested in Finlay? I’m shocked. Completely shocked. Didn’t realize there were that many desperate ladies in LA. What’s less shocking is that he’s “sorted them” into piles and needs to review them with you. What is his problem?!? What made you agree to reviewing Finlay’s Fans?
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 1:28 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
Well, if I recall correctly, you hooked up with him, no?
And, he asked if I was free before I understood why he wanted to meet. But honestly, I think this will be fun. Kind of intrigued to see what women are saying to attract his interest.
From: Shelley Manning – May 10, 2011 – 1:36 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
That was low, sweetie. You’re lucky I love you. Otherwise, that would be grounds for dissolution of the friendship.
Regarding your plans for tonight, I think we have different ideas of what “fun” is. But, I’m kind of curious to hear what types of SOBER women are interested in Finlay. You’ll give me the scoop later.
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 1:42 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
Sorry. Couldn’t resist. Seriously, Mark is a great guy. He’s smart, successful, good looking. He just happens to be a bit…particular…about certain things.
From: Shelley Manning – May 10, 2011 – 1:43 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
The boy is so anal!
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 1:44 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
And…
From: Shelley Manning – May 10, 2011 – 1:44 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
And…What?
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 1:45 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
I’m waiting for you to say you like anal.
From: Shelley Manning – May 10, 2011 – 1:47 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
Renee Michele Greene! I cannot believe you just said that. I’m floored. You have such a dirty mind. Where have you been hiding it and can it come out to play more often?
From: Renee Greene – May 10, 2011 – 1:49 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Certifiable, no?
I guess I’ve just been spending too much time with you.
From: Renee Greene – May 11, 2011 – 12:18 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Exhaustion
I’m exhausted. You know I love Mark. But, this was pure insanity. Sixteen women emailed him and he just picked them apart. Now granted, I did ding one of them for having a ton of typos in her email. I mean, come on. A run on sentence is one thing, but do a basic spell check, would ya?
Even I was embarrassed for her. But, the rest of them seemed really cute, smart, funny and nice. He found something wrong with each and every one of them, with one exception. He’s going to email her back today. She’s a paralegal going to law school at night. He liked her ambition. Hopefully he’ll have better luck than I’ve been having. Night! Night!
From: Shelley Manning – May 12, 2011 – 8:43 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Exhaustion
I’ll bet you a drink at Flint’s he finds something out about her via email or on the phone and never goes out with her.
From: Renee Greene – May 12, 2011 – 10:09 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Exhaustion
You’re on!
From: Shelley Manning – May 12, 2011 – 10:10 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Exhaustion
Sucker!
From: Renee Greene – May 12, 2011 – 10:11 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Exhaustion
Was about to say the same to you.
From: [email protected]/Patrick41782 – May 13, 2011 – 6:02 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: PR Gal Meet PR Guy!
PR Gal? I’m a PR Guy. Yes, I know. Not many straight guys in PR, but here I am. I work in-house for a large real estate conglomerate. I have my MBA/Masters of Communications joint degree from Pepperdine and was hoping to get into development, but the only opening was in marketing. Would love to meet up and swap stories.
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – May 14, 2011 – 9:26 AM
To: [email protected]/ Patrick41782
Subject: Re: PR Gal Meet PR Guy!
Hi PR Guy. Yes, you are an anomaly. I have a friend that got her MBA from Pepperdine. Her name is Naomi Franklin. Do you know her?
Well, I’ve been with a large PR firm for about 8 years, so believe me, I have stories to swap. I’m open to meeting for a drink. I have a client event on Wednesday. What about Thursday?
From: [email protected]/Patrick41782 – May 14, 2011 – 10:36 AM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: PR Gal Meet PR Guy!
Thursday is great. Want to say 7:00? Do you know Bandanas on Wilshire? And, I don’t know Naomi. When did she graduate?
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – May 14, 2011 – 11:02 AM
To: [email protected]/ Patrick41782
Subject: Re: PR Gal Meet PR Guy!
YES! Great cole slaw. Sounds perfect. I’ll see you then.
p.s. Naomi graduated in 2005.
From: Renee Greene – May 18, 2011 – 6:00 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: Date with a PR Guy…Really!
Keep on file – going on a date with a PR guy named Patrick. We’re meeting at Bandanas at 7:00 tomorrow night. If I don’t call or email later that night – assemble the troops. Oh, and this guy Patrick went to school at Pepperdine, but doesn’t know Naomi. Too bad. She always has good scoop on people. Night! Night!
From: Renee Greene – May 19, 2011 – 8:56 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: DATE FROM HELL!
Well, we can add tonight’s date to the “Dates from Hell” Hall of Fame. It started out fine. I got there a few minutes early to find a place at the bar and make sure the light was hitting me on my good side. He walked in and looked exactly like his picture. That’s always a plus. We ordered drinks and started talking about work stuff. Even though he works in house, we had similar experiences dealing with media and various personalities. Everything is humming along nicely, great conversation, etc. when all of the sudden a waitress walks over and this is what transpires.
Waitress: “Patrick, what are you doing here?”
Patrick: “I didn’t know you were still working here. I’m here with Renee. Renee, this is Maggie.”
Me: “Hi Maggie. Nice to meet you.”
Maggie: “What the fuck, Patrick? You shouldn’t be here.”
Patrick: “Really, I heard you took a job someplace else. I didn’t know you would be here.”
Maggie: “Right. I don’t believe you. If you think coming in here with some skank is going to make me jealous, you’re wrong. I want you to leave me alone. I think you should leave…now!”
Me: “Actually, I’m going to leave.”
UGH! Apparently, he thought being seen with me was going to make his ex jealous. And what the #$@%? (Excuse my language!) A skank? I will have you know I came straight from work. It’s not like I showed up with some short skirt and stiletto heels. I was wearing a pant suit, for gosh sakes.
From: Shelley Manning – May 19, 2011 – 10:07 PM
To: Renee Greene; Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: DATE FROM HELL!
:( Lunch tomorrow at Mel’s? I’ll wear something slutty so you look less like a skank.
From: Renee Greene – May 19, 2011 – 11:02 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: DATE FROM HELL!
Perfect! See you tomorrow for a wine and whine-filled lunch.
From: Mark Finlay – May 20, 2011 – 1:14 AM
To: Shelley Manning; Renee Greene
Subject: Re: DATE FROM HELL!
Skanks and sluts? Not sure I want to continue getting cc’d on all of these emails. Oh hell, who I am kidding? These are the highlight of my code-writing day. Ha! Ha!
From: [email protected]/TaxTime2002 – May 24, 2011 – 7:03 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Ready for some fun
Hi. I’m Michael, an easy-going CPA and tax season is…finally…over. I enjoy riding bikes along the beach, seeing movies, checking out the latest food trucks and watching tennis on TV. Looking for a fun, genuine gal to hang out with and really appreciate honesty and a good sense of humor. I’m not overly religious, but finding someone Jewish is important to me. If you think you fit the bill, would love to meet up for dinner. Let me know what you think.
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – May 25, 2011 - 10:07 AM
To: [email protected]/TaxTime2002
Subject: Re: Ready
for some fun
Congratulations on surviving tax season. I imagine that must be like running a marathon every day for a month – or more.
Looking at your profile, it seems like we do have a lot in common. Why don’t you give me a call and we can talk more? My number is 310.555.2187.
From: Renee Greene – May 27, 2011 – 11:26 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Paralegal Update?
Hey there. Didn’t want to ask you at Flint’s last night in front of everyone. What is up with you and the paralegal you met online? Do tell. Do tell. Do tell.
From: Mark Finlay – May 27, 2011 – 5:05 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Paralegal Update?
Thanks for your discretion. Not that I’m embarrassed to be doing the online dating thing. I just don’t want everybody (READ: SHELLEY!) knowing my business. Long story short – unlike you, I actually know how to make a long story short ;) – I googled her and found some inappropriate photos of her online. Looks as though she is saving money for law school by doing something risqué on the side. So, I called it off.
From: Renee Greene – May 28, 2011 – 9:13 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Paralegal Update?
Oh, I can see why that would be a deal breaker for you. How many dates had you gone on? Not to get too personal, but had you slept with her? How did she take it?
From: Mark Finlay – May 28, 2011 – 3:20 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Paralegal Update?
