The Click Trilogy
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To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Cute or cut?
Oh, Renee. Don’t jump. No, don’t jump. There, does that help? Oh puh-leaz. You know you want to see him again. You know you are going to see him again. Fine. If it makes you feel better…Renee, I don’t want to hear any of this talk about not seeing a great guy again. You’re just feeling scared and vulnerable. But as the old adage goes, better to have loved and lost than never loved at all. So go out with him again.
From: Renee Greene – August 29, 2011 – 8:15 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Cute or cut?
Thanks. I feel much better. I know that was painful for you. I don’t know how you put up with me.
From: Shelley Manning – August 29, 2011 – 8:22 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Cute or cut?
Me neither, sweetie. Just kidding. I put up with you because we’ve been friends for so long and you have too much dirt on me.
From: Renee Greene – August 29, 2011 – 8:23 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Cute or cut?
Thanks. :)
From: meet@choosejews.com/GoBucs428 – August 29, 2011 – 9:53 AM
To: meet@choosejews.com/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: Hi!
Just wanted to drop you an email and say thanks for the blended on Saturday. It was really nice getting to know you. Was wondering if you were free for dinner this weekend. My schedule is pretty open, so let me know if you are interested/available. Oh, and my regular email address is PBCupLover@easymailusa.com.
From: Renee Greene – August 29, 2011 – 10:13 AM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Dinner Plans
I would love to have dinner this weekend. I’ve got plans on Friday, but could do it on Saturday night. Let me know what time works for you and if you want to meet there or pick me up. Looking forward to it.
From: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com – August 29, 2011 – 2:36 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Dinner Plans
Why don’t I come pick you up? Let’s make this a proper date.
From: Renee Greene – August 29, 2011 – 2:52 PM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Re: Dinner Plans
Sounds good to me. I’m at the southwest corner of Pico and Beverly Glen, #402.
Chapter 8 – A Normal, Healthy Relationship?
From: Renee Greene – September 4, 2011 – 7:02 AM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Great Time
Good morning. Didn’t want to call this early but before I head out for the day, I wanted to say thank you for a great night last night. I had a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing you later in the week.
From: Renee Greene – September 4, 2011 – 7:15 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: What a night!
Didn’t want to call you too early in the morning, especially after a Saturday night. For all I know, your hot date with some guy who will from now on be referred to as some hilarious nickname are still engaged in whatever scandalous activities that typically make me VERY jealous.
But, I’m just beaming after my second date with Ethan. He is AWESOME. I don’t want to jinx things, but I really feel a special connection here. We had dinner at a little Japanese place in Santa Monica and then just walked around Third Street and Montana for a while. We just talked and talked and talked. He is so interesting and has a real corny sense of humor, which I totally dig. And we sat on a little bench and kissed for a while. It was really sweet.
I told him that I have been burned before by jumping into things too fast. He said he totally understood and would let me set the pace for our relationship.
All in all, a great start to what I think could be something serious.
From: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com – September 4 – 10:16 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Great Time
I had a great time too. Gotta say, your Choose Jews profile was spot on. I like that. I’ll give you a call later today or tomorrow and we can figure out some plans for later this week. Have a great day.
From: Shelley Manning – September 5, 2011 – 9:07AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: What a night!
Well, you do know me well. I was tied up all weekend (literally!) by a guy who will be known as Boy Scout because he knew all sorts of interesting knots. But sounds like you have nothing to be jealous about. Seems like you’ve got a real winner there. I’ll look forward to meeting him/mocking him/judging him, etc. ;) Mwah! Mwah!
From: meet@choosejews.com/SMacher25 – September 6, 2011 – 10:32 AM
To: meet@choosejews.com/PRGal1981
Subject: Hello
Hi my name is Shlomo, but don’t let that scare you off. I was raised an Orthodox Jew but started to question my faith a few years back and have scaled back to be a happy Conservative.
The Orthodox culture was a bit too stringent for me. Plus, I started a love affair with bacon. ;) Anyway, I was hoping you would take a look at my profile and we could talk. Thanks for your time.
From: meet@choosejews.com/ PRGal1981 – September 6, 2011 – 11:05 AM
To: meet@choosejews.com/ SMacher25
Subject: Re: Hello
Hi Shlomo. Thanks so much for your email. I hear you on the bacon. I have a dear friend who’s personal mantra is “Everything tastes better wrapped in bacon.” You seem like a really nice guy, but I’ve recently met someone through Choose Jews and I’ve been remiss about not hiding my profile. Best of luck in finding the right girl for you. I’m sure there’s a bacon lover out there just waiting for ya.
From: meet@choosejews.com/SMacher25 – September 6, 2011 – 11:12 AM
To: meet@choosejews.com/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: Hello
Thanks for your note back PR Gal. Most people would have just ignored my message. But you took the time to read it and respond. That’s really nice. If things don’t work out with this guy, please keep me in mind. Thanks for your time.
From: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com – September 12, 2011 – 8:54 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Continued Discussion
Okay, so to continue our discussion from last night, which was a great time by the way, I just don’t get it. It’s a complete mystery to me. Probably the biggest mystery beyond how the Egyptian’s built the Pyramids. How you could have/need/want so many pairs of shoes? Please, I beg of you, please explain!!!!
From: Renee Greene – September 12, 2011 – 9:42 AM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Re: Continued Discussion
It’s just a girl thing. I think part of it has to do with women having low self-esteem. We may not like the way our clothes fit and always be thinking we could lose some weight here or there, but our shoes ALWAYS fit.
I think the biggest mystery of our time is a bit more modern… and musical. Bear with me on this. Meatloaf sings, “I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” And, Hall & Oats sing “I can’t go for that. No can do.” What is that which these man cannot do? Tell me, please, oh wise one.
From: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com – September 12, 2011 – 8:01 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Continued Discussion
I’m stumped. I’ve been racking my brains all day – in between work, of course – to come up with something clever to say back. But, I’m truly stumped. Let’s just say there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you.
From: Renee Greene – September 13, 2011 – 8:22 AM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Re: Continued Discussion
From: Shelley Manning – September 13, 2011 – 10:28 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: I’M ENGAGED…
…in a lot of work projects right now and don’t think I c
an make it to lunch at Mel’s. The evil corporate trolls are on a rampage. Rain check?
From: Renee Greene – September 13, 2011 – 10:29 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: I’M ENGAGED…
OMG! When I saw the subject of your email, I just about fell out of my chair. Don’t scare me like that. Yes, rain check.
From: Shelley Manning – September 14, 2011 – 11:07 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: I’M PREGNANT…
…with ideas for making it look like I’m busy at work, when in fact, I’m attending to personal matters.
From: Renee Greene – September 14, 2011 – 11:09 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: I’M PREGNANT…
OMG AGAIN! You have to stop that. I get a pop up in the middle of my computer screen showing me the sender and subject of emails as they arrive. Behave!
From: Shelley Manning – September 15, 2011 – 8:21 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: I’M MARRIED…
…to my job right now. We are so darn busy and the corporate trolls are cracking down.
From: Shelley Manning – September 15, 2011 – 9:32 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: I’M MARRIED…
Stop it. STOP IT. STOP IT!
From: Renee Greene – September 17, 2011 – 2:58 PM
To: Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, Ashley Price
Subject: Disney Horror Show
Ugh! I have the WORST cold. I’m Sneezy, Sleepy and Grumpy all rolled into one. Rain check on Flint’s for me. Have fun!
From: Mark Finlay – September 17, 2011 – 3:15 PM
To: Shelley Manning, Renee Greene, Ashley Price
Subject: Re: Disney Horror Show
Feel better!
From: Ashley Price – September 17, 2011 – 4:00 PM
To: Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Disney Horror Show
Let me know if you need anything and get better soon.
From: Shelley Manning – September 17, 2011 – 4:05 PM
To: Renee Greene, Mark Finlay, Ashley Price
Subject: Re: Disney Horror Show
I like it better when you’re Happy and Bashful – you know, your normal self. Feel better!
From: Renee Greene – September 18, 2011 – 1:30 PM
To: Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, Ashley Price
Subject: Cloud Nine!!!!!
Dank you berry much. Translation: Thank you very much. That’s what I said to my wonderful “boyfriend” (yes, you read correctly – boyfriend!!!) who just dropped off matzo ball soup from Marty’s upon hearing that I have the WORST cold in the history of colds.
He knocked on the door and said he didn’t want to disturb me but thought I could use some Jewish penicillin. When I said “Dank you berry much” he responded, “Well of course. That’s what boyfriends do when their girlfriends are sick.” I almost melted. Really, I sneezed. But, I almost melted. Despite the non-stop snot drip, pounding headache, mild fever and hacking cough, I’ve never felt better. Hurrah!
From: Shelley Manning – September 18, 2011 – 1:38 PM
To: Ashley Price, Mark Finlay, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Cloud Nine!!!!!
You so deserve that, sweetie. Not the cold. But, the thoughtful boyfriend. Yeah!
From: Mark Finlay – September 18, 2011 – 2:02 PM
To: Shelley Manning, Ashley Price, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Cloud Nine!!!!!
AW! That is so sweet. Enjoy all of the happiness and attention.
From: Ashley Price – September 18, 2011 – 4:45 PM
To: Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Cloud Nine!!!!!
That’s the sign of a great boyfriend. Not that I would know. Evan has been a complete loser lately. I’m thinking it’s over for good this time. But, I’m happy for you. Just don’t get your hopes up too high. He might turn out to be a real jerk in the end.
From: Shelley Manning – September 18, 2011 – 4:48 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Re: Cloud Nine!!!!!
UGH! How do you put up with her? You listen to me. Keep those hopes up as high as you want. He sounds like a keeper.
From: Renee Greene – September 18, 2011 – 8:02 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Cloud Nine!!!!!
Dank you berry much!
From: Renee Greene – September 18, 2011 – 8:05 PM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Jewish Penicillin Indeed!
Thank you! Thank you! I can’t believe you ventured over here – without a hazmat suit on – just to bring me soup. You are such a sweetheart!
From: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com – September 18, 2011 – 9:12 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Jewish Penicillin Indeed!
Of course. You feel better soon! I just arrived in San Francisco. I’ll call you in the morning to check in on you.
From: meet@choosejews.com/CrimsonGuy30 – September 21, 2011 – 11:04 AM
To: meet@choosejews.com/PRGal1981
Subject: New Lady?
Hello! My name is Dylan and I’m new to Los Angeles and Choose Jews. I just moved here from Boston where I was getting my PhD in English Literature at Harvard. I just started a faculty position at Loyola. I figured with a new job and new city, there might be a new lady out there for me. I thought your profile smacked of someone truly genuine. I would love to get to know you better. Hoping to hear back from you.
From: meet@choosejews.com/ PRGal1981 – September 21, 2011 – 11:20 AM
To: meet@choosejews.com/CrimsonGuy30
Subject: Re: New Lady?
Thanks for your note Dylan. Wow! Harvard. Impressive. You sound like a very interesting (and smart) man. And the fact that you read is a huge plus. Hard to believe there are people in this day and age that don’t read for pleasure.
But, I’ve recently met someone through the site and am hoping to see where that leads. I should have removed my profile, but just have forgotten to do so. Hope you do find that “new lady” you are looking for. Good luck.
From: Renee Greene – September 21, 2011 – 11:22 AM
To: member.services@choosejews.com
Subject: Profile on Hold
I was writing to request that you please hide my profile from viewing until further notice. My ID# is 49628; Screen Name: PRGal1981.
From: member.services@choosejews.com – September 21, 2011 – 11:24 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Profile on Hold
Profile has been hidden until further request.
From: Shelley Manning – September 22, 2011 – 7:53 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: LMAO…Great Story You’ll LOVE
Okay, so I’m in SF at an industry conference this week doing some scouting and recruiting – for the company of course. I would never, EVER take this meeting of highly intelligent, successful and wealthy financial specimens as an opportunity to benefit personally. ;)
So, I meet this competing recruiter named Todd. We slip out of the conference and he slips into me. Then, right after he comes, he starts crying. LMAO! From now on, he will be referred to as The Toddler. Speaking of which, bumped into the Cuddler. Thought you would want to know, seeing as you are such a fan. Apparently, he’s met a wonderful girl and is really happy.
From: Renee Greene – September 22, 2011 – 9:07 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: LMAO…Great Story You’ll LOVE
The Toddler and the Cuddler in the same room. I thought you dealt with titans of the financial world, not wimpy little girly men. And, the Cuddler is seeing someone. I wonder who is the woman in THAT relationship?!?
From: Shelley Manning – September 22, 2011 – 9:10 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re
: LMAO…Great Story You’ll LOVE
So glad I told you, sweetie. I knew you would love this story. And, I certainly love seeing the she-devil in you come out.
From: Renee Greene – September 23, 2011 – 10:24 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Pure Exhaustion!
I’m spent. Emotionally spent. (Please, focus here.) Ethan slept over last night. (Again, focus!) and when I woke up, he was gone. No trace of him. Of course, I’m thinking this is a Matt situation all over again. Love ‘em and leave ‘em but this time without the sex.
So as I’m roaming around my apartment with tears streaming down my face, because apparently just the sight of me sleeping (fully clothed, mind you) with traces of drool seeping from my mouth is enough to send this guy running. All of the sudden, my buzzer starts buzzing. It’s Ethan. He’s downstairs. He slipped out to get a coffee because he knew I wouldn’t have any at my apartment. And he brought me a vanilla blended and a chocolate croissant from Coffee Shack. He realized as he was halfway back that he didn’t take my key to let himself back in. He kept apologizing for screwing up what he was hoping would be a very romantic gesture. UGH! The roller coaster that is dating!
From: Shelley Manning – September 24, 2011 – 8:22 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Pure Exhaustion!
I was on a dating roller coaster myself. But, this was one of those incredibly fun rides with a guy named Franklin. He will now, from this point forward, be referred to as the Cyclone. Topsy, turvy fun!
From: Renee Greene – September 26, 2011 – 10:55 AM
To: PBCupLover@easymailusa.com
Subject: Happy “Month-Aversary”