. by the phone

[theo lovett]

t h e o . For real, I don't do that much! Get people from A to B. You're a beauty yourself, but you must know that.

[nora rothchild]

N O R A I’m sure you’re still pretty exposed. And I’m guessing slammed every one of your shifts too. So still important! It’s nice to hear though. I don’t want that to sound selfish!

[theo lovett]

t h e o . Nurses are the saints, believe me! Not selfish at all, totally normal. How's your dating life been recently then? Bar the obvious.

[nora rothchild]

N O R A You work nightshift right? Oh you know how it is!! Some memorable, some not. I've been dating here and there. I met this one guy who took me on this 'pick things for 20 dollars' date and it was creative. You gotta make do in these weird times. What about you? Ghosting anyone else?! 😉

[theo lovett]

t h e o . Varies, feels like I work constantly atm. How's your internship going? What an asshole, girls love shit like that! Think you'll see him again? Pfft, wish I had the time to!

[nora rothchild]

N O R A Have you been working a lot more or are they short staffed?? It’s going okay. Honestly it’s really hard to learn at home. I feel like I’m not doing what I’m supposed to but it’s ok! That we do. It was very creative!! Hm it’s a maybe on seeing him again. He’s kinda clingy! What have you been doing in your time off? Make sure you’re taking some time for yourself!

[theo lovett]

t h e o . Both. People keep getting Covid or quitting so we're always short, they're trying to rush people through but it's just this enormous shitstorm that gets worse every day. Oh yeah, I can imagine. I had a hard enough time trying to focus in a classroom, no idea how anyone learns anything online. You mean even after that amazing date idea he can't swing a second? Poor dude. Playing video games mostly, eating.

[nora rothchild]

N O R A That sounds awful. DO you feel burnt out? It's pretty common in your field. It's annoying. They will have me in meetings just writing things down over Zoom. It's very odd. I'm in my pj's majority of the time!! He got a second, but after that he was weird. Such boy activities! Probably thriving doing absolutely nothing haha.

[theo lovett]

t h e o . Not yet but getting close. That sounds like the dream, spin it out as much as you can! Ah, fair, you should probably trust your instincts. It's bliss honestly.

[nora rothchild]

N O R A I'm going to send you a little something. You've been working hard and deserve it. It is really nice and I'm lucky for the pjs aspect. I'm just ready to start really learning. I am I am haha. What's going happen when were all supposed to be social again? It's gonna be so weird.

[theo lovett]

t h e o . No way, don't do that Nora!! I should be sending you something as an apology for being such a dick, don't do that, I'll feel even worse. Think you'll be able to go in any time soon? I've totally forgotten how to be normal.

[nora rothchild]

N O R A Oh please. That’s not necessary. You’ve been working a lot and it sounds like you have little time to yourself. Plus I already gave you enough shit for ghosting me, I’m almost over it. My uncle isn’t sure. He said probably not til the summer MAYBE. NY is a ghost town right now. It’ll be like riding a bike. You’ll get the hang of it again.

[theo lovett]

t h e o . Seriously, I'll feel too bad! That's so weird isn't it? Reassuring, but weird. Apocalyptic. Nah, I think I might be permanently weird now? Zoom quizzes and catch ups have rotted my brain.

[nora rothchild]

N O R A Well if you change your mind the offer stands! Its definitely strange. I feel weird just going to take a walk. I mean how weird are we talking?! Its fine to be some weird!!

[theo lovett]

t h e o . Why don't we each send each other a surprise package? Like I get giddy from the slightest social interaction. Obviously I'm fine at work, but when I'm like, chatting to someone, I just get giggly and can't stop smiling now. It makes me look deranged.