YOUR LIFE IS JUST A CHAIN REACTION

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Yeah, I get that. I can only imagine how hard that is on you man. What I can’t imagine is what would make her say no. Maybe it’s too much of a commitment or something, too serious for her taste. Who knows. At least she still wants to be with you though, right? So there’s a bright side.

That's where I'm stumped too, man, I don't know why? She never even told me, she just said no and that she had her reasons... Whatever they are. So, it just sucks. I don't know, if she hates commitment, why has she been with me for more than five years? It doesn't make sense. I guess, I mean, who knows, she could still leave me tomorrow if she wanted. I wouldn't be surprised if she did.

[Private]

Well shit man, that’s not what I was expecting. I’m sorry, I’m sure there’s a reason…maybe she’s just not ready or something. I don’t know. I don’t really get chicks.

Yeah, me neither, trust me. I just don't get girls either, I mean.. She doesn't want to marry me, but still sorta acts like a wife to me at home. So, it's hard to be there, or around her right now. I mean, I just asked her a few weeks ago.. I don't know if she realizes how much this hurts from my point of view, ya know?

[Private]

Wait, really? Shouldn’t you guys be like married and popping out kids by now or something?

...that's funny you say that. I mean, at least someone else thinks that should happen. But, she said no.

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Chloe: But you're mad!

Sam: Why would I be mad?

[Private]

So what, the answer is to take it out on me? Can’t you just talk to her?

Sorry, no. And I can't. We're kind of not really talking right now.

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Chloe: What does that even mean?

Sam: It means what it says. I'm not the boss of who you want to invite or who you want to see.

[Private]

Dude, really? What the hell?

Shit just happened between us and things are just... I don't know, fucked up now.

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Chloe: ...are you seriously jealous of him again?

Sam: No, do whatever you want.

You saying things aren’t good for you?

I'm sure Chloe will tell you all about it.

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Chloe: I don't know anybody here and you don't want to spend any time with me.

Sam: Right, okay..

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Chloe: You're welcome?

Sam: Inviting Noah to visit? That's nice.

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Chloe: Yes, you can have time.

Sam: oh.. okay, thanks I guess.

Me? No way. I’m good. Nothings changed. They just don’t know what they’re doing and they’re always testing my patience. Wait..that does make me sound old.

Ha, sorry dude, it does make you sound old. But that's cool, things being good for you. Must be nice

I take time out of my busy schedule and otherwise bustling life to try and train some guys in the ways of the lumberjack, you know, just to keep seven up and running the way it should be, and I think I’m officially too old for this shit. These new kids are a buncha punks.

Dude, you are starting to sound like an old man.

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Chloe: I wasn't telling you not to.. I'm just saying, you used to not leave the house until you got a kiss goodbye from me and now you run out before I even get up.

Sam: I just need time, can I at least have that?

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Chloe: You basically make your own hours...

Sam: But I still need to work

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Chloe: I would have rathered been able to spend some time with you or something.

Sam: I have work