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Synopsis
A Los Angeles man and a Turkish-American woman meet at an art opening, enjoy the interlude, and plan to see each other again. They argue, make up, attend a workshop together, have satisfying sex—but it doesn’t work out. Have they ever even met in person?
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Excerpt:
HIM: So, what do you think of this painting? HER: I’m not sure.
HIM: You’re not sure you like it?
HER: I’m not sure what I think of any of this stuff. HIM: Do you know the artist?
HER: No, do you?
HIM: He’s my best friend in L.A.
HER: Oh! Well, my best friend invited me to the opening.
HIM: You have a best friend and I have a best friend. Does that mean we have something in common?
HER: Well, that’s a bit of a stretch, but—
HIM: Everyone doesn’t have a best friend! In fact folks often complain about how difficult it is to connect with people in Los Angeles.
HER: I see what you mean. I’ve been lucky, I guess. I know a lot of people have a hard time making genuine friendships here, but I happened into a circle of really great people, and I have to say I’m enjoying myself, even though I didn’t think I would.…
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