Not Very Tender

It’s very nice that you’re here. I was disappointed when you said you couldn’t come, but everything worked out in the end. I haven’t had a good dinner in a while.

I’m sorry about the mess; I need to clean the place more often. To be fair, it looked better before you got here, but that wasn’t really your fault.

I’ve prepared for this for quite a while, but I still struggled to get everything together. I’m sorry, it was all such a hurry, and my best suit just got ruined, so I’m not as well dressed as you are.

I can tell that you’ve been eating healthy these last few months; as for me, I’ve just been trying to clean out the fridge. There’s never enough room in there, it seems.

I think I might be using the wrong fork; I’m not sure what fork is used for this kind of food, anyway. But I’m pretty sure it’s this one.

I’m going to get out the pepper, if you don’t mind. It used to make you sneeze, I know, but I think that’s changed.

You know- I’m sorry. I really shouldn’t say this, since I only recently met you, but-

I think I’m going to have to say that I love you, really love you. Besides, this is the best meal I’ve had in ages. It’s not very tender, but that’s my fault, really.

Thank you. This really was nice.

I should have people for dinner more often.