Above Everything

chapter Two

Carly and Jenna:

Carly and Jenna had been inseparable since their first year at law school. They were the kind of best friends who finished each other’s sentences, shared secrets over late-night coffee, and knew exactly which emoji to use in a text message. Their bond was unbreakable, forged through countless study sessions, courtroom dramas, and celebratory shots of tequila.

As lawyers, they navigated the treacherous waters of legal battles together. Carly was the analytical one—the legal eagle who could dissect a contract clause faster than anyone else. Her office was a pristine space, organized to perfection, with color-coded binders and a framed quote about justice on the wall.

Jenna, on the other hand, was the heart of the firm. Her desk was adorned with post-it notes, inspirational quotes, and a small potted plant named Fred. She believed in the power of empathy, in understanding the human stories behind the legal cases. Jenna’s laugh echoed through the hallways, and her colleagues often sought her out for advice beyond legal matters.

One rainy evening, after a particularly grueling deposition, Carly and Jenna found themselves huddled under a shared umbrella. Raindrops clung to Jenna’s glasses, and Carly’s hair was plastered to her forehead. They laughed, their voices merging with the patter of rain on the pavement.

“You know,” Jenna said, “we’re both successful lawyers, but our love lives are a mess.”

Carly raised an eyebrow.

I know exactly what you mean Carly replied.

“Well,” Jenna mused, “we could always try speed dating. You know, meet a bunch of potential partners in one evening.”

Carly chuckled. “Speed dating? Sounds like a legal deposition with romance thrown in. But hey, why not? Maybe we’ll find love in the fine print.”

Do you think it's better to date someone who is similar or different from yourself?

“Ah, the eternal question,” Jenna said, leaning back in her chair. “Should we seek out our mirror image or venture into uncharted territory?”

Carly tapped her pen against the table. “Well,” she replied, “there’s something comforting about similarity. Shared interests, common values—it’s like finding a legal precedent that supports your case.”

“True,” Jenna agreed. “But sometimes, sparks fly when opposites collide. It’s like a legal argument with unexpected twists and turns.”

Carly grinned. “So, are we drafting a contract for compatibility or embarking on a wild appeal?”

In the end, perhaps love is a blend of both—the familiar and the surprising, the known and the mysterious. After all, relationships are like legal briefs: you build your case, present evidence, and hope the verdict is in your favor.

Wild appeal seems right up our ally

both of them snickered.

we could try speed dating it's something different!

so that exactly what they did!