‘Let’s go out tonight, let’s do something special. Have a treat.’
‘What? Why?’
‘Just for a change, it would be good to do something together.’
‘I don’t know. I’m really tired tonight. Work was Hell. Just order a pizza. I’m not up to going anywhere.’
‘Fine! Fine. What about tomorrow? It’s Friday. We always used to go out on Fridays.’
‘No, I can’t do tomorrow. I said I’d meet Bob and the lads at The Red Lion.’
‘Bob and the lads! Seriously? For God’s sake James we never do anything together any more. Would you honestly prefer to spend time with Bob and the lads than have a night out with your wife? We used to go out for meals, go to the movies…’
‘Yeah well, we used to do lots of things together but we don’t any more.’
‘What’s that supposed to mean?’
‘Nothing. It means nothing. Look forget the pizza. I’ve lost my appetite. I’m going to have a beer and watch the game.’
‘Maybe I’ll grab a beer and watch with you.’
‘Ha! You watch football? What’s up with you tonight?’
‘Go watch your game James. I don’t know why I bothered trying.’