• Ross: Why do we want sconces?
• Leah:What?
• Ross:Sconces.
• Leah:What?
• Ross:[increasing frustration] Sconces. Wall sconces.
• Leah:What?
• Ross:Candle sconces.
• Leah:What?
• Ross: [points at wedding registry page]
• Leah:Oh! Scones!

Me: Well here's a serious question: If you could change one thing about me, what would it be?

Leah: [laughs]

Me: Just one

Leah: Two things.

Me: [fake sulk]

Leah: I really wish you'd lose some weight. We both should. Because I worry about you, and I know you haven't been watching what you eat so much.

Me: Yeah. I know.

(a pause, while I wait for her to ask the reciprocal question. She doesn't)

Me: I ask, because I've been thinking

Leah: Oh?

Me: Yeah. And I guess, maybe there's one thing I might change about you.

Leah: Um.

Me: Your last name. [produces a ring] Will you marry me?

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