“They say you have a woman.” “First lesson in life, Tootie. If you ever date a man who says he ‘has a woman’, dump him on the spot.” “Why?” “A man does not have you. You are your own person with your own thoughts. He can enjoy you and your company. He can want to spend time with you and laugh with you. At no point does he ever have you. Got it?” “I think you’re going a little deeper than is needed. Should I rephrase? I’ll rephrase.” She clears her throat and sits a little taller. “They, the people in town, say that you are enjoying the company of a woman.” Smart-ass.
