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Vanishing Act

Jim: I thought you said her birthday was Monday.

Blair: It was.

Jim: So what's the big deal about getting a present today?

Blair: The 48-hour window, man.

Jim: Excuse me?

Blair: It's a well-known cultural precept, Jim, that if you're dating someone and you miss an important event like a birthday or Valentine's Day, you've got 48 hours to make up for it. After that, it's too late.

Blair: You know, Jim, I'm thinking that you can handle this one all on your own. I told you about the 48-hour window, man. If I go in there without bearing gifts, I'm toast. You understand me?

Jim: I really respect your courage, Chief.

Sam: Speaking of flower shops, here's someone who apparently has never seen the inside of one.

Blair: That's funny. That's funny. Look, I know this is late, but, uh, happy birthday.

Sam: I can't accept that. It's not a birthday gift. It's a guilt gift.

Blair: What are you talking about, guilt gift? I bought this -- what? A week ago?

Elise: Your friend has quite a way with kids.

Jim: He's not so far removed.

Simon: Would someone mind explaining this?

Blair: You wee, I picked his car up with a crane, Simon.

Simon: You knew what you were doing?

Blair: No, not at all, actually, but it's kind of like those games at the penny arcade, you know?

Jim: Only a slightly bigger prize.

Sam: I thought, if you're still inclined, I would be very happy to accept your present.

Blair: Why the sudden change?

Sam: Well, I have window, too, and I figured 48 hours of groveling was enough.

Simon: What's up with him?

Jim: Sandburg inhabits a rather strange and confusing world. Do you want to go there?

Simon: No.

Jim: Didn't think so.

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