Tuesday, March 7th 2006 - [531]Relationships: part two (2 of 18)
Robert
Jane
Phone
Barista
Expert
Coffee

Original Commentary

The whole "coffee solves your problems" bit was based on a comic a year ago. But it's one of Jane's defining moments. It was one of those things that just expanded itself as I wrote. I couldn't come up with anything good for iced mocha, so I asked Isabel for a random problem that people have. She said "poor hygeine".
No. "Roll again".
"Overbearing husbands".
"Fine. I'll use that".
"Really?"
"You'll see".
She was disappointed that I changed it to 'marital discord' so she says "I like 'overbearing husbands'". I ask "Is that why you married me?" - Terrence

Modern Commentary
The thing about subtle character work is that it's wordy and there are a lot of details. I always worry about the right details being emphasized.

The other thing is that I remember spending hours debating word choice.- Terrence

 
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