“So, what’s option three?” “Option three?” “You bring a man to a museum; what’s option three?” I pause, unsure if I should answer. “Option three is new. It’s when the man decides there’s no way in hell he’s going to a museum and takes me to a bar trivia night with his friends.” My voice is low when I answer, and I’m silent for long moments while I wait for his reply. “What’s the verdict on that?” And for some unknown reason, I answer without running the words through the filter I normally use when talking with clients. When talking with anyone, really. “Undecided.” His laugh flows through the
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