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Jennifer : Can I look ?
John : No, no. Just-Almost. Almost. Okay. Okay. Ready ?
Jennifer : Really?
John : One, two, three. Go. Happy birthday.
Jennifer : What? God, they're adorable. Oh, my-My birthday's not for a month.
Woman : That's okay. They can't leave for three weeks anyway.
Jennifer : We didn't discuss this.
John : I know, but it's a surprise. You can't.
Jennifer : Hi, guys.
Woman : Just adopted the mom last month. Family that gave her up didn't even
know she was pregnant.
Jennifer : Are you sure we're ready for this ?
Woman : Well, like I told you...you gotta wait three weeks for them to be
weaned before you can bring 'em home.
Jennifer : I'm not even gonna be here.
John : Why ?
Jennifer : I'll be in Gainesville, covering that trial.
John : Oh, that's right. That's okay. It'll give me a chance tobond
withhim...and get a head
start on training 'em
Jennifer : That's true.
John : Get 'em squared
away before you get
home.
Jennifer : That's true.
Jennifer : Well, how are we gonna pick one?
Woman : Girls are 300. Boys are 275. Except for that little guy there. Him you
could have for 200 even.
Jennifer : This one? You're so sweet. You're like a little clearance
puppy.
Jennifer : Hello, puppy.
John : This one likes you. Clearance Puppy likes you.
Woman : Well, that's your guy.
Jennifer : I was gonna pick you anyway. Don't
tell anybody. Don't tell the others.
John : We gotta double-time it
just a little here, honey.
Jennifer : Really wish I didn't have to go.
John : Are you kidding me? It's gonna be great. You spent eight months on this
trial. Honestly, I'm jealous.
Jennifer : Really? Tax evasion? That's what makes you jealous ?
John : Well, it's sexier than speed bumps.
Jennifer : Okay, you call me the minute you get him home. Okay.
John : Okay.
Jennifer : We also have to come
up with a name for
him.
John : Yes. Let's brainstorm it. I'll just call him Clearance Puppy till you
get back.
Jennifer : Are you gonna be okay ?
John : You're worried about me with a puppy ?
Jennifer : I am.
John : Me, John friggin' Grogan ?
Jennifer : I know.
John : Good-bye. I love you. You look pretty.
Jennifer : Thank you. I love you. Bye.
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