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CHAPTER 5 – THE NAME GAME
ОглавлениеFrom: Renee Greene – June 22, 2012 – 3:02 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Well…..
Well?!? Are you having a boy or a girl? Inquiring minds want to know.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 22, 2012 – 4:45 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Well…..
We decided we want to be surprised.
From: Renee Greene – June 22, 2012 – 5:06 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Well…..
Say what?!? Last time, my sweet angel had his/her legs crossed so they couldn’t tell. You were prepared to find out then. What changed?
And anyway, wouldn’t it have been a surprise for you today when the doctor told you? How am I supposed to start buying things to spoil little baby Gordon if I don’t know if he’s a he or she’s a she? And what about Mark? How will he handle the next four and a half months of not knowing? How will you pick a name? Are you mad woman? Mad?
From: Ashley Gordon – June 22, 2012 – 5:30 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Well…..
While not my intention, it’s pretty funny to know it’s kind of bugging you. You and Mark will just have to deal with not knowing. Greg really wants it to be a surprise when the baby is born. As far as names go, we’re going to come up with a boy option and a girl option.
From: Renee Greene – June 22, 2012 – 5:32 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Well…..
UGH! You’re killing me, lady.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 22, 2012 – 5:33 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Well…..
LOL! Gotta run. Getting out of here on time on a Friday…for once.
From: Renee Greene – June 22, 2012 – 5:35 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Fwd: Re: Well…..
UGH! Ashley and Greg have decided to be surprised with the baby’s gender at the birth. They’ll “plan” by having some girl and boy names picked out in advance. They’re killing me.
From: PBCupLover – June 22, 2012 – 5:46 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Well…..
Really? She seems like the type of person who would want to know so she can plan everything and make it perfect. No offense. You know I like Ashley. But I really hope this kid has a thick skin. Regardless, I think I can have a little fun with her. Stay tuned.
From: Renee Greene – June 22, 2012 – 5:52 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Well…..
What are you going to do? You won’t be able to mess with her. She’s too smart to fall for your foolery. I’m heading home now. Will I see you soon?
From: PBCupLover – June 22, 2012 – 5:58 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Well…..
Oh really. I think my foolery will work just fine. Wait and see. As far as my ETA tonight, I would say around 9ish. Go ahead and grab some dinner without me. I will order some takeout here.
From: PBCupLover – June 25, 2012 – 7:32 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Baby Names
Hey Ashley. Hope you are feeling well. Renee mentioned that you guys were trying to come up with some boy and girl names since you aren’t finding out the sex of the baby before it’s born.
I’ll start brainstorming some boy name suggestions and then move onto the girls. Stay tuned.
From: cassidy – June 25, 2012 – 8:09 AM
To: <undisclosed recipients>
Subject: Fwd: Funny Cats
this one had me laughing out loud.
h’s & k’s,
cassidy
From: Ashley Gordon – June 25, 2012 – 9:20 AM
To: PBCupLover
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Baby Names
Ethan, that is so sweet of you. Thanks. I’ll look forward to seeing what you come up with.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 25, 2012 – 9:21 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Re: Baby Names
Renee: Ethan is brainstorming baby names for us. What a total sweetie!
From: PBCupLover – June 25, 2012 – 11:02 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Baby Name Number 1
Name him Cash and then his nickname could be Loose Change.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 25, 2012 – 11:03 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Baby Name Number 1
Is he serious?
From: Renee Greene – June 25, 2012 – 11:04 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Fwd: Baby Name Number 1
Oh yes. Very.
From: PBCupLover – June 25, 2012 – 1:43 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Baby Name Number 2
Or, name him Branch, and have his nickname be Little Twig.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 25, 2012 – 1:45 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Baby Name Number 2
I’m starting to worry about him!
From: PBCupLover – June 25, 2012 – 4:43 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Baby Name Number 3
Name him Runner and his nickname could be Dash.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 25, 2012 – 4:46 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Baby Name Number 3
Okay, either he’s joking or the man’s a freak. I hope for your sake he’s joking.
From: Renee Greene – June 25, 2012 – 5:38 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Fwd: Baby Name Number 3
Ha! HA! HA!!! I’ve been getting bcc’d on all of his suggestions. Hilarious! Yes, he’s kidding. I told him how devastated I was with having to wait to find out if my sweet angel would be a he or a she, and he said he’d mess with you a little bit.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 25, 2012 – 5:49 PM
To: PBCupLover
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Baby Name Number 3
All right. All right. I know you are kidding. So now we can just stop this horrible email chain. You’ve already ruined Branch, Cash and Dash for me. Don’t want to taint any other potential names.
From: PBCupLover – June 25, 2012 – 5:53 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Bcc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Baby Name Number 3
Thank goodness. I was running out of ideas. Back to work!
From: Renee Greene – June 25, 2012 – 6:02 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Baby Name Number 3
HA! You really had her going there for a while. Well done! I’m leaving the office in about a half hour. Hungry?
From: PBCupLover – June 25, 2012 – 6:08 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Baby Name Number 3
Told ya so. Don’t mess with the master. I’ve got a few more hours of research to do, so I will grab something here. Now seriously, back to work.
From: Renee Greene – June 27, 2012 – 8:27 AM
To: Mark Finlay, cassidy
Cc: PBCupLover
Subject: Saturday Night
Hey guys. We will see you at Martin Paul’s Bistro at 7:30 on Saturday night. Then hoping we can head over to Flint’s and hang with some cocktails. We look forward to seeing you.
From: Renee Greene – June 27, 2012 – 8:31 AM
To: Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Fwd: Saturday Night
As you can see from below, Ethan, Mark, Cassidy and I are having dinner on Saturday followed by drinks at Flint’s. You are welcome to join for any or all. Just let me know so I can up the dinner reservation as needed.
From: Mark Finlay – June 27, 2012 – 9:45AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Saturday Night
Thanks, Renee. Cass and I are looking forward to it as well. Although it is really unnecessary. I was happy to recommend Ethan for the job. And I must say, I’m so glad that you and Cass are becoming friends. You’re both really important to me. Thanks for making the effort.
From: Renee Greene – June 27, 2012 – 9:53 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Saturday Night
We certainly want to thank you properly for helping Ethan get this great opportunity. And you don’t need to thank me for befriending your girlfriend. She’s now part of the family. Lord help her! ;)
From: cassidy – June 27, 2012 – 1:32 PM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: PBCupLover, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Saturday Night
thanks renee. so excited to hang out with you and ethan. see you saturday.
h’s & k’s,
cassidy
From: Shelley Manning – June 28, 2012 – 9:22 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
Dinner with Finnidy? (That’s my nickname for them as a couple.) I’ll pass. But I may stop by for a drink. I’m sure with enough booze in me, I can deal with anything.
From: Renee Greene – June 28, 2012 – 9:26 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
I do recall a certain time when booze helped you cozy up to part of Finnidy, no?
From: Shelley Manning – June 28, 2012 – 9:27AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
You had to go there, didn’t you?
From: Renee Greene – June 28, 2012 – 9:28 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
Couldn’t resist. See you Saturday.
From: Ashley Gordon – June 28, 2012 – 3:24 PM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
Thanks for the invite, Renee, but I think I have to pass. I’m exhausted. I came home from work yesterday and Greg had the gall to tell me that he was tired. I screamed, “I’m growing a kidney today. So you make dinner!” YIKES! I think the pregnancy hormones are really wreaking havoc on me.
From: Shelley Manning – June 28, 2012 – 3:42 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Cc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
You sure those are just the pregnancy hormones, Ash?
From: Ashley Gordon – June 28, 2012 – 4:12 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
Come to think of it, I have been spending a lot of time with you these past few years. Maybe the bitchiness is rubbing off on me.
From: Shelley Manning – June 28, 2012 – 4:23 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Cc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Saturday Night
Oh snap! I like the pregnant Ashley. Way to go, girl!
From: Renee Greene – July 2, 2012 – 8:54 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: A plague on both your houses?
Yes, another Shakespeare quote. This one addresses what I (and likely everyone else within sight lines) perceived to be your reaction at seeing Mark and Cassidy so “lovey dovey” with each other at Flint’s. Am I wrong?
From: Shelley Manning – July 2, 2012 – 9:18 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: A plague on both your houses?
I may have been obvious, but those two are oblivious. Seriously, they are so nauseating. It’s like that “Shmoopy” episode of Seinfeld where they don’t realize how their behavior is making everyone else around them sick. Sick I say!
From: Renee Greene – July 2, 2012 – 9:25 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: A plague on both your houses?
Ah, yes. Shmoopy. Maybe I’ll start calling Ethan that. ;)
But seriously, Mark and Cassidy aren’t that bad. I think we’re just not used to seeing him so blissful.
From: Shelley Manning – July 2, 2012 – 9:38 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: A plague on both your houses?
Normally, I’m all for a little PDA. Lord knows I’ve been guilty of engaging in a bit of it myself. But it’s the sweet, sappy, lovey-dovey shit that drives me nuts. I can’t stand all of that sentimental crap. And DON’T say anything about me hating all of it because it’s Finlay. I don’t like it for ANYONE. Got it?
From: Renee Greene – July 2, 2012 – 9:47 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: A plague on both your houses?
First off, I didn’t say a word. Just wanted to acknowledge that you were visibly bothered last night.
Second, have you ever thought about writing greeting cards?
From: Shelley Manning – July 2, 2012 – 9:54 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: A plague on both your houses?
Oh Sweetie, it goes way beyond bothered. It’s to the point where I just don’t want to hang out with them anymore. Good thing I’m heading to Seattle next week and will miss their 4th of July BBQ.
And regarding writing greeting cards: Yes! Indeed, I have thought of an alternate career route using my impressive talent with words and immense sentimentality.
From: Renee Greene – July 2, 2012 – 9:58 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: A plague on both your houses?
I didn’t realize you were going to Seattle again. Sorry we’ll miss you at the party. We’ll plan a private hang out soon.
From: cassidy – July 3, 2012 – 3:30 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: babe?
thanks again for treating us to dinner on saturday night. it was alot of fun. i love that ethan calls you babe. whats the story behind that? i thought mark said your nickname was supermodel renee?
h’s & k’s,
cassidy
From: Renee Greene – July 3, 2012 – 5:12 PM
To: cassidy
Subject: Re: babe?
Oh, everyone but Ethan calls me Supermodel Renee. Ethan calls me Babe due to a story I told him when we first met. I was in New York for business at a big trade show for the toy industry and my client made toys based on Babe the Pig.
I was at the showroom ALL day (16 hours) and had to be at the Today Show the next morning at 5:00 a.m. with a three-foot tall Super Babe plush pig to give to Al Roker. I was carrying that, along with a huge Babe bag filled with other Babe merchandise, back to the hotel because I couldn’t get a cab.
I was staying at this really swanky boutique hotel and every doorman who worked there looked like a really handsome, dark-haired Adonis. As I walked up to the door, this beautiful doorman called out, “Hey, it’s the pig lady.” I felt completely defeated but quickly retorted, “No, I’m the babe!” For the rest of the week, every handsome doorman there called me Babe. It was AWESOME! After I told Ethan this funny story, he said, “Well, I’m going to call you Babe, too,” and he has ever since.
From: cassidy – July 3, 2012 – 5:16 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: babe?
thats super cute. mark calls me cass. isnt that darling?
h’s & k’s,
cassidy
From: Renee Greene – July 3, 2012 – 5:17 PM
To: cassidy
Subject: Re: babe?
It is. You guys make a lovely couple. See you tomorrow.
From: cassidy – July 5, 2012 – 9:02 AM
To: <undisclosed recipients>
Subject: let freedom ring!
for those of you who didnt make our july 4 bbq, here are Miranda, Charlotte, Carrie and Samantha dressed up for the holiday. enjoy!
h’s & k’s,
cassidy
