10. Thanks: “Thanks for coming to Odyssey and for being AREM and for not really dying and for risking your life to rescue me and for being my hero.” “There’s nothing I’d rather do.” “You know some guys just bring flowers.” “Flowers! Oh, I left them in the car.”
9. First meeting: “What’s in the box?” “Green eyes.”
8. Not dead: “It was as big a surprise for me as it was for you.” “Oh really? When did you find out you weren’t dead? Because I had to go weeks thinking you were!”
7. Jealousy: “Don’t ‘Oh Connie’ me! If you were me and I was you and you heard me say what you yourself said about her you’d wonder too and so do I.” “What?”
6. Small talk: “So the riot was fun? I mean it was, uh…” “It was a riot.”
5. Injury: “Don’t get all cranky—you’re the one who tried to kill me.” “I did not. You told me to swing back.” “I didn’t mean when my face was still behind you.” “Maybe next time you should be more specific.”
4. Bowling shoes: “I’m sorry we’re running late, Connie. I can’t believe I left without my bowling shoes.” “I can’t believe you even have bowling shoes.”
3. Rescue: “You rescued me!” “Let’s get these ropes off.” “Did you get your hair cut?” “No, I just styled it differently.” “It looks awesome!” “You look great, too.”
2. Secrets: “You certainly have a lot of secrets, don’t you?” “Well, sort of, I suppose, but not all secrets are bad.” “But having secrets does mean you’re hiding something.” “You have to believe me that it will all make sense .” “Why? Give me one good reason why I should trust you.” “Because I think I’m falling in love with you, Connie!”
1. Bowling: “I’m calm! I’m calm! Why does everyone keep telling me to calm down?” “Because you just got a strike in the next lane over.” “Well, why do they put these lanes so close together?!”
And the runner-ups
Flowers: “’I know you’re not a flake. From Mitch.’ That’s the most romantic thing I’ve ever read.”
Picnic: “You went to a lot of trouble. No one’s ever done that for me.” You’re worth it.”
Avoidance: “Connie, what are you doing?” “I’m cleaning.” “In the dark?” “Well, I haven’t polished the light bulb yet.”