Have you had to pull that disclaimer during a date? Bet a lot of people think they've got many bases covered by dating a good lawyer. [Even though he can't see or sense her, Kate nods eagerly.] Oh, it's very real. Cat yoga, dog yoga, pig yoga... Goat yoga is my favorite, though.

His kids are adorable and total sweethearts. I swear, I have the biggest soft spot for Nate.

When do you pull these kinda meals? For the holidays?

If everyone you dated had trouble with the law I'd start lying about my job. You know, just in case that's luring them out from under their rocks. [She teased him.] Pretty much. I have no idea why but someone started this trend. You do regular yoga but suddely there's a goat on your back.

I don't know, aside from him being the youngest... He just cracks me up with the things he comes up with. And watching his relationshop with Clint is like taking an arrow to the ovaries. It makes mine implode in the best of ways.

[She wonders if that's a tradition Matt kept even after Foggy's passing. Did he spent Christmas with the Nelsons?] I kinda love that. You getting so excited you spend hours in the kitchen just to treat yourself. Over the enjoyment of cooking.

Hey, I said 'if'! But the fact that you had to clarify, Matt... I'm joking, I'm joking! [Though, every time he mentions the variety of women he's dated, Kate is shocked by the numbers.] Oh, I've seen videos of cows asking to be petted and cuddled! It almost makes me feel guilty about how delicious they are!

Next time he invites me over you're coming and seeing it for yourself. Clint is the best dad to ever dad. Spends time with each kid and makes lists of fun things to do together. Sits down to help with homework. It's real sweet.

[The thing about Matthew is that he genuinelly cares and always makes great conversation. Even when things are focused on him, he turns the chat around to also learn about you.] Hmmm... Can't think of something that I do now. Maybe when I was younger and my coaches gave me a more strict diet. Every once in a while I would allow myself to eat whatever crap I wanted. [But suddenly:] Oh! Random trips!

Isn't that why people say grace and that sort of thing? We apologize to the cow we've wanted to pet and thank it for being so tender and juicy. And we feel like shit afterwards. But at least we thanked it!

Oh, I've seen him having a mild-meltdown over the way math is taught now, apparently. Laura was more patient than him at that. She really tried to get their oldest, Cooper, to spend more time with us. But I think he was kinda shy around me.

Where would you like to go if we could send everything to shit and leave tomorrow morning for a mini holiday?

Was Father Lantom big on stake and on being guilty after having one too? [Surely he'll hear her smile.] Pretty sure I would have liked him.

Oh, yeah, I don't blame him. He is a teen, you remember how that was.

That's not just cliche, it's a super good choice for a reason! I've been there a few times and, even if it's not my favorite, it's totally an amazing place for a holiday. What would you like to do? I think you'd love Notre Dame.

Not gonna lie. I never really felt connected to the church and stuff while growing up. But... Yeah, I'm pretty sure I would have liked him. And you're kind of opening up my mind about certain things.

Yeah, exactly. Pretty sure Cooper is going through that too, I don't blame him for kind of avoiding me.

I do have a soft spot for London and Berlin, but I made a few friends there during competitions, so I might be biased. Rome is totally fabulous and you'll love it. There's just something crazy about knowing you're like touching the same stuff and walking the same steps people did like, hundreds of years ago or whatever.

No, I always feared that would be the case. But hanging with you and learning more about it, I don't know... You guys built a really nice community. I get that, at least.

I think I kinda saw him blush once...

People definitely make places. Make home. [And that's why she will never leave New York.] You so have to, Matt! And Italy, Portugal, Spain... Picture this: sunbathing on a yacht, swimming in the italian sea and then later dressing up for the actual, real deal of pasta.

[ooc: Oooooh, you guys are almost there! That sounds so exhausting though and I still think its so sweet of you to use your talent in the kitchen to pamper people a little and brighten the mood. <3 My day was good, just finishing my reviews of The Accountant 2 - which I loved! - and Until Dawn.]

[ooc: Aaaaah, congrats!! You definitely got through the heavy lifting! And I bet everyone loved your breakfast. <3 Shush! You were definitely missed but you know that there's no rush at all. 😘]

Damn, sounds like I just missed a good one. Do they still do choruses and siging out of those dates? Sorry, I'm so out of touch with these things... But I'd love to attend sometime with you, see how it is.

Do you really think I'm capable of that?? I'm almost afraid to know now...

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It's also a really good plan if you wanna make up with a girlfriend. Just saying.

[ooc: What did you cook for them this time? Aaaah so glad to hear that. Mine was good. I got quite a bit of work done and went shopping. X3]

That must be really nice for you. Like, I bet the chorus makes -- I mean, not saying you cannot connect otherwise. But even I think it's pretty magical. [A beat.] I'd love to go to mass with you someday.

... Thank you so much for the vote of confidence there.

..... You think Heather and you are going to breakup? [Oh, she's a horrible human being for being so nosey.] All the more reasons to pull out a big gesture, Matt.

[ooc: Man, I just had dinner but the thought alone makes me hungry again. XD Yes, it was a good one, thank you! <3]

My mom would lose her shit if she heard about this.

... Not most of the time, but I am when it matters!

Matt, you took a whole year, the city will be fine for a weekend. You - You deserve focusing on your personal life too.

More like me setting up on fire if I stepped into the church, yeah. My mom's a catholic too.

Do you really think I would be so mean I'd embarrass the poor kid?

... Good point.

Still, maybe planning it together could help? You know, having something to look forward to.

She doesn't really show it off like you do. Wait, there's service at jail?

Well, not intentionally or in any way. You know when someone feels so awkward and it feeds the energy in the room. I was super consious of him.

... Dammit.

... [Well, she tried. She tried to be a good friend, right? If Matt doesn't wanna try or talk about it, then at least she did her good friend deed of the day.] You keep bringing shame into this city when you talk shit like that, Matthew.