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“Your housemate was asking after Mitch when I was just with her,” Ellen said as she sat at her desk, opposite Nick.
He looked over at Mitch’s office and observed him pacing. “What is it with chicks and Mitch? He does nothing and shows no interest but they all want to make him pot roast,” Nick said.
“It’s the quiet, moody type with a dark nature,” Ellen shrugged.
“Yeah?” Nick said. “Maybe I should be more like that.”
“Nah, you’re warm, friendly and energetic. You would attract a girl who wants a fast ride and a fun time. Mitch, well, he needs to be loved.”
Nick shook his head. “He’s doing just fine.”
Ellen glanced at her watch and closed her laptop.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“To get coffee. A girl cannot live on research alone. Want one?”
“Sure. Hang on, I’ll see if Mitc
