The taste was pretty standard. "Just pulling your leg. Things have been a bit too uptight between us, so I thought I'd lighten the mood," Dr. Emily chuckled. "We've known each other for four years; we shouldn't be this stiff with each other." Tina let out a sigh, "Yeah, four years." Yet, in those four years, aside from discussing medical conditions, they had hardly exchanged any other words. "So, we should at least be considered friends by now. I have a friend getting married in a few days, and everyone is supposed to bring a date. I wonder if you'd be willing to help me out," Andy mustered the courage and blurted it all out in one go. Tina pressed her lips together, "I'm afraid it's not convenient for me to go. You know, my reputation online hasn't been great lately." "Alright, I di

